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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

IE,shSF TO FRlEoE ALBEar-IIis ROYAL Uigb.
ness rance Albert has hiey received a pro,sn, ~ !,
N'V singular aud beautiful description IL consists of
49, gus gus Deehive. filed with delica,ely whils
osnhs. 50 curiously wrought and st,rcJ -,
"e ruf's crystal honey 10 excite adrnis- t. ','''
''S''npn'' IH natural curiosiiy in ia ki-i 20. %
~ mover before met with. The oornl,, 49, PER
~ very unusual 'hickre.s. Seng worked 80 o,,. 40
u.s., sy',' 20 .'n' parts circular others porpeogi
fb,, ,,L,i. @ iar'' even IN horizontal direction
g. - occupying oil the available Fr.,r, yi,t...
I s''s "'"he. with here and tho.e n VIZ, ,.iii
I-''.''y thrown out ~ support The ve;gbI ~ ~
sweet ''ea'Ifo contained ~ siiII preserve, "a ~ uo
.g''n 'nd vrfJ ''aslat sypssuage ~, .
Il ~, OF h'i.sy Wa worked 30 tls ag'ary of h,,
WYNN % vas presented 90 b.s R,,al H,..,,,. e. ~
u''' .,'n7 Pnnco was much pluaseI vii. ,...
$50 % insect ingenuity - Wyysssf r,,,a,.- ''''-
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

~ oT 'ti,lsILER .SD IiELES PANES on THE rot /
which forribly illustz>lany years aso read story
,f p,,in mos &c OF H. ~ dress
farmers daughter. will call her N. ,,u.,
wus permitted 10 take walk IN the fields one .,,
day afternoon She had been io school III tho week.
md this privilege delighted her very much She soon
LEFT the dusty road. and rambod from hillock hock
gathering the flowers which pleased her fancy. Some
times she watched the CLASSY brook and listened TO
the merry birds Sometimes she bounded after the
gay butterfly, aud then pick some flower whose
gauiy colors attracted her eye la short wherever her
hgh; heart prompted her nimble feet carried hor
She was near the rad side. when she glitter
'ug coach pass slowly by. There was ia II but
little girl about Mary's aye \ driver IN front.
guiding the sleek horses which irO,ted IN their rich
barueSseA When the Girl wished to stop, he instantly
checked them; when she wished to g forward, they
started NJ hrs word. \ f5OiInan was on his Stand
behind II the little GIRL u flower IN tho field. OF
10y t'c road side. she had only speak aud the car
rlage stopped while the iooman to fetch It. Ia
short she seemed 10 have no wish unqualified 4,
Mary looked at the coach her heart sunk her feet lns
their hgh,ncss. and her spirits their gseiy and hor
face IT. smiles. She walked goonrly along, and with
sour looks and poU;ing lips, she entered her mothers
Have you not hal a delightful walk, my child =
said she.
"oh no." said Mary pc,iishly. 81 should have en-
ioycd It pretty well. but Helen Parks came along II
her carriage. md when how happy she appeared
with her cual hmln and lODimln % wall upon her,
remembered that was poor girl, aud must Away
go alOot and wait upon myself, ! could hardly he'll
crying. IL she wanted any thing, she had only 10 speak
or point % a., and the fooiman instantly brought II
her. But when saw something wanted # It wa
ever so Ear of must 60 and get Il myself don
mean 20 walk Out by that rOad any moro.
Her frctiul voice was scarcely hushod. when Mr.
Parks came IN.
r How did your daughter ENJOY her ride this ate
noont' said hlrs. Miller, when her wealthy guest ha
{ thrown herself languidly upon unc,shoncd chai
: Here the reader should know that Helen was lam
. so that she had not walked for several wears.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

'She would have enjoyed il pretty we'll" said the
ndy' IN tone of condcscension hat Just as she came
were she had the finest prospect she saw lille Girl
skipping about the fields. She watched her happy
NOV emens rs she ran wherever her fancy lo her and
when she remembered that she could never enjoy her.
sell ihus she said she could arcoly restrain her tears
"fou cannot think said she; how sad IL was TO feel
that must be hitcd into tho carriage whenever I
wish 10 tax" ihe aIr and when pretty flower {
can never pick II myself but must wait I'LL some one
who works for money. can go and fetch 1t TO me. Il
watched the happy girl said En-. for few minutes
and she danced so gaIly among tho birds AMI Aoxor.
anu men ordered the fOOman TO bring me a few dais
les whieI grow by tho road side; hut soon threw
them away; she added for could NOT bear 10 look NJ
ihem. She directed the coachman 10 drive home
that her feelings might longer be aggravated by The
SIGHT ct pleasure which she could not share When
Inc ioonan brought her III, and placed her carefully
upon he sofa. she laid her face upon NV Ian and
wepi proiusely. Mother. said she; will never ride
out by those fields again."
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
INDIAN KEY DESTROYED
AND TIE INHABITANTS BICUERED NY III
INDIA

INDIANS -
The Charleston Courier of Thursday last sny.-A.
gam becomes our melancholy duty to record the cold
bl"Oded buichery Of men, women and children by the
sanguInnry Semnoles The intelligence Of this most
disastrous occurrence was brought this port by Cap.
tam Kenyon Of the schr Victoria arrived at Quaran
tine yesioriay. from Key West He states that a wreck
ing vessel arrived AT Key West. from Indian Key 7ib
inst with q few Of the sirvIyOrs, who stated that
number Of Indians ~ eir canoe attacked Indian Key
on the night Of III Sih inst and aor numbering mari
Of the inhabots and filling heir canoes with pIrp
der. burnt ne whole settlement consisting Of about 90
houses Iweliing mud stores
Jhe Indians rcmlned until noon on tho (ol,yio,
day' when they left for the main. The survivor. s,
concealed during this time under a wharf ,uJ 10
Immediately 1iicr the Indians departed Cor Kew w.,
Our informant not having ceuyersed with any Of ,b
Survivors o. unable 20 give a more detailed account
u vas slated ai Key West that some io or tb,oc ~
me inhabiIuia oflndan Key hid made fls,, c.-,,,a
w ono OF me Indian canoes. aud arrived NJ Tea Tail.
hty' ~ '"o immediate vicinity Bal AmeI.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

CHrcfOr Sore IhroGL-For a long time past
Nine. Eugene Garcia, the distinguished prma don
ma oi The Opera COmque. struggling with n VIC
lent sore throat which had eNtnguished her voice,
and permitted her neither TO play TO attend
the Tehearsnis Tins infinitely prurlcted illness
too detrimental 20 the theatre, and gave oonsidera-
bic anxiety to the manager, NJ Crosnier. whose well
known skill IN theatrical matters bafflcd By the
illusIrious prima donnas perpetual hoarseness-The
Opera Comiquc has been indebted jealousy for that
which neither medicines, doctors. managers had
been able To achieve. The miraculous recovery OF
the fair patient - said 10 have been accomplished
thus-The other day MIdamosele Garcia who had
repaired TO the theatre, perceived Nine. Anna Thl-
Ion quietly walking in tho side scenes. Next day
MInc. Garcia not quite so IN. On the following
day u newspaper announced that Nine. Thillon was
engaged at the Theatre of the Opera COmique when
Mine. Garcia word 10 the manager that she was
dong little better. This morning Mr. Crosnier.
anxious for the rehearsal of the play, which Mime.
Carca's infrmty keeps in suspense. informed her
that her part should 10 Temporarily enacted by Mime
Thon, who has consented 10 play it until the recov-
cry OF the prima donna This comm unicaton has
made a decided impression on her throat. Nine
Garcia feels completely recovered and declares her
self ready reheacsc. We shall therefore have in
few days another opportunity Of appauding Nine
Garcias fine vucc in the long promised opera Lei
Spectacle 4 Ia CouT.-Paris PRINT
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

EXECUTIVE JsrRPATioS.-Co1gress refused 10 add
hteen hundred racn 90 the standing army in Florida.
his was no sooner don. than MIR Pouscit ordered =.
sOu men into The Florida service either upon bis own
or MI Van Buron's responsibility and we understand
las gwen The command Of them 10 Con Read IN con
nec'"n win the Governor Of that Territory What
rghi has Mr. PUInsct 10 DO ihisl Where does he DO.
cure The mans 90 DO ~ Whist right has he to select
General from the militia from the citizens 10 com
mhnd regular troops got up IN this way1 II he has this
right Then he has also the right of ordering on bis BOO
UOO men, appointing his officers distributing pay o.
m'ngsi them, and Of assuming icf himself Ike Crpm.
wei, The Procctorltc Of the Empire Verify. when
We look "a tho extent 10 which Executive discretion
ans dcilton 60 We do MT see any further use for
''ngr"ss Tho Evoruuvc hlsassuFued ali the pgyvcr.
o. 'he "'''r1moni. inc uinr banking lesslauug car
yIns On war, NC.--NIijs0ai4n.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
YANKEE DOODLE
Como. here's health to Harrison
The old Log Cabin farmer

Como. here's health to Harrison.
The old Log cabin farmer;
When he commlids the ship Of State.
The Tories canhu harm her.
Chorus-Yanks, Doodle. ill a mpy
a pewter mug, cider;
When ne commands our gallant shin.
No evil Gun bette her.
Old Tips the man, we gus, as how
The people all unite III;
Hes Starved them true in C-,nciI Hal
lie Starved them well in fl.in.
Chorus, &c.
When Washington sent WAYNE o, ,,cst
The war 10 put IN end out,
lie took young William by the han,
And made him first Lelienant.
Chorus, DC.
And we old soldiers rccollect
When war clouds gathered DER US,
He marched us ON To victory,
And always went before US.
Chorus. &c.
When Johnny Bull came 10 The Thames
Twas Harrison that met him;
And for his glorious fight that day,
The people won't forget him.
Chorus &c.
His patriotism no man doubts.
His principles are "sarlen,"
They were pruclaim'd al cannon's mouth
Ia eighteen bundled rLirIccn.
Chorus, dc.
Our Office holders laugh and snrer.
And say he's pOor-od roi'em,
Bai we old iarmcrs at the polls,
Will vote for him neI' cuiumn.
Chorus, &c
We know he's honest, upright. true.
Aud If hes poor no wonder,
Unlike our present men in power.
He does not live by plumber.
Chorus, &c.
The public money in his hands,
lie always justly paid out.
And never took "A cent for self
Like Billy Price or Swauwout
Chorus dc.
Iis SAID he wears a homc-spun conf
Aud smokes n shortisiI pipe sir
Aud when he takes you by the hand
lie gives you an honest grippe, sir.
Chorus, &c
Let Amos Kendall tell his lies,
Let British Tories reason.
The people all expect to see
Him President next season,
Chorus-Y Yankee Doodle, ill mug.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

JEwisu IIEfREssEs.--Ono Of the laws proynul gagged
.y Moses iu the plains Of Moab ~ Jordan. Jer.
.hn. concerning heiressos" The great legislator
anticipated % his wisdom the consequences oi wealth
falling into the hands Of "a woman, and being tIIs
placed az the disposal of her affections. bryuuI u.o
control Of her male relatives. This was d4nrtrYt.
power v'c1. b. enl ling her 70 marry sulug sIlty
gers. NOdId decrease tho temporal means ct Lef .y.,
lappi. Iis iccracd therefore thai bo.f.,,, .1,,iI
many n their own tribe 50 that n1 flft Of ara rg
.l' Inheritance m-''i d. a'i.fatsi FROM tle ORIGINAL
auiIy --Lr.y N0E.tr Woman t.s .5r.,.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
J. e. WHARTON Editor ana Proprietor.

TERNs-The Tr-wcekly Taper - published on
Tuesdays. THURSDAYS and Saiurays, NJ s. per annum
in advance or ss the Se uf the year 50 for SIX
months 10 subscriber received for less term than
saV mpntha
The wccSly paper the Western Virginia Times, IS
published on Wednesday 50 so per annum in ai-
vance or - IL not paid within one month tom the
beginning Oft year. Nonew subscribers Will be- re-
eeived except such as pay in advance. For months
81 50 i invariably charged No subscriber received
Toe less than six muntIs. and paper disoon
nued except the discretion of the publisher, until
all arrcarages are paid
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

ANEcDoTE OF CoUNsELLoR MEssISG-The sbo, q
named learned gentleman being retained 10 defend n
person who had been committed for trial al the Porrs-
mouth petty Sessions for stealing donkey frcn IF
common an the noghboThDOl. met with the following
smart rciori from the prosecutor IN the case whom he
was cross examining. Mr.. MessIng-"Yru MAINTAIN
that the donkey was your property3" Prosecptor-aI
do And you say that tho as was stolen from the
common ia question on certain day, rs has been str
tcdf' ProsecuiOr-"NO.I never stated any sucl Thing
but | VIII say the ass was Missing" The court was
convulsed with laughter
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

The disQdra-.rage If White haads-In tho first N.
femn' .uade by Mary Queen Of Scots to escape from
ner imprisonment IN Lcchleven castle she disguised
herself as lunudress with whom she had changed
clothes and when seated IN the boat, and putting off
from the shore, she discovered by lifting her hand
10 her head the extreme beauty Of her hand. aud IFS
whieuess, disco cred her once. and she was car.
riCd back 10 chanhcr IN tears
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

Mr. Dixon II. Lewis Of Alabama the Fal,iafr Of To-
co ioCoism, appears have made n speculation. He
subscribed CIR G0e 500 copies Of the Extra Globe
anil his district has gone against him by about zoo
majority il he would double his subscription, he
would penbaoly double the Wing majority.-N y.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
R,ITI,roPr AND THE wrsr-Tbo eci

BALTIMORE AND THE WEST.-The facilities
possessed 10y Baltimore for the transportation OF
chlndze and produce 10 and from the West. equal
10 say more those enjoyed 10y any other Atlantic
cty.-Connectcd as she H. both by RlIl road and
Canal, with the great chain OF Pennsylvania State
works at Columbia she has al command the means of
transporting goods the uavgahe waters Of the Ohio
both choaply and rapidly. There we believe five
different Lines engaged in the carrying trade between
BllMmore and PIIIsburgh-Fah. AMER.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

Incidents at the late Lancaster CoHuenfian-Presi-
dent Buchanan, his recent Convention. said, when
elected preside over It's deliberations, Il hope all
that now look upon are good democrats feel con-
scious ihat If you were not oil Democrat you would
not be here"
\ few moments afierwari Gen. Dillor gave the
following precautionary advicc-"Genrlemen, hope
yOu will all take OF your pockebools; there
great many pick pockets amongst US"
We know not which most 10 admire, the nGiuefe Of
the Senator or Tao General.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

"This paper viii be published gill tho Presidential
election IN November 1910, trih one number a,tcr.
Tard giUiHg he result "a detli and an iadcI Ken
d0ifs Prospectus fer he Giobs.
Yes and this last will be the sorriest piece Of wort
that ever Amos called on 10 perform! Wen iet
a trife the result and index" will 10 op1i,,d-
How can man be expected to write bis oyyn funeral
scrmonl-RunL4Hd and Addisoz County VIZ
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

One year ago the Locoocos carried five Of the seven
Congress onal districts of Indiana and camo near car
ryiug the remaining two. The Wings have now car
red every district by :hajnrtcs which average prob
ably not less than sixteen hundred each No change
Il
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
From he .NeD York Herald
a SMALL TIPPECANOE MELODY

a SMALL TIPPECANOE MELODY.
TUNE-.sTAe AeHow Horn. -
Oh. now Van Buren, sadly notes
The portenis Of the times.
And feels Us one about TO reap
The punishment Of crimes,
He finds the days he has 10 rule
Arc dwindled to q span:
few short hours anil then twill bo
Good bye 90 Matfy Van"
To MaHy Van.
To Matiy Matiy Van,
To Mafty, Van,
To Many AIaty Van.
Az eve when by the glim ring lamp
lie cons The papers Ger.
And counts the losses south and west,
lie votes 1t quite a bore:
iis then IN mournfUl tones nc says.
II am an undOno man;
A few short hours. and OH twill be
Good bye To- Matty Van"
To Mluy Van.
To Mauy Mauy Van.
TO Mauy Won.
To Mauy Mauy Van.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

q, - 'AA 50 Goop-Ninco The nomination Of General
Harrison the following States have hold IT,, i
ani ~ 90 oscry instance the issue b,. boon r,,a ~
me Presidential question: tho results NAV rssa,u-Iy
oe TAKEN ~ indicative Of the votes OF these Size. m
November '' o"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

MoRE FAcrs FOR BAcHELoRs-By the census Of
brunswick Maine, just completed, appears that the
Two oldes1 persons IN that town are old maid and
an old bachelor a brother and ssier) The fornor IL
% and the latter 90 years Of age.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

Connected with tho above, i Of the most
,ansive READING ROOMS IN tho United States
Terms To subscribers, IS year. Strangers free
yist n for the space of one month those who con
,hue visit It ior a longer term. will bc put down
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

Important % Sufferers from ne 7ooh Ibc--At a
meeting Of the London Medical SJciey Dr. Blake
stated, "tlat he was a5lc " The m desperate
Of tooth ache unless the drs@sa vas connected
with rheumatism By The anplicsgn 'i iho tpllOwing
remedy 20 the decayed tooth IN reduced 10 an im.
palabie powder. two d"chn' ,o ,,i" o. Hiher.
seven drlcins six aud piy iheH 10 Tue tooth
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

The TYPPECANOE FLAG IL issued from this office
ON tho Isl and 18Th OF every month. Price 50 cts
from this time until the Presidential election.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

Heard Of the by ood NJ Tho S'Itb lately asked
II.,,,,g. -, - .soco FOco No Wber, o.. 80
I'm I,u,.i.o,. - "hole S,uih swept 'Ah indeed
4 rreat 5asI property and many lives LOT. 10 do7b,
4 bfl..yc e. II WIS Harrison fg1I. de.,,,.y.I
g,,biu. r. The hopes # The S,oil.lcu and J,,sy-I
Loco 8 ,ism stone dead! That's aiI'-Dgyioa yos,.
ss-F
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

Military ana literary noticeN are no'lnCleubh
shove, but Nill5e charged 80 cents ipT Insertions
rless.
The proceedings Of the city council, city ordinances
md orders, regularly appear in this paper
Connected with the Office Of publication of The
wheeling Times and Advertiser il n JOD s. BOOK
PRINTING OFFICE where may be had f,yora-
leterms. Blanks to order, Car,ls, Handhills show
rs &c done in the style and short notice.
For sale at the Compiling Room nf the Wheeling Times
and Advertiser
City summons, County Summons.
Executions. Executions.
Bonds Bonds,
summons for Assault RrcocniZanCCso OF
bail.
Coupty Summons fr Assault. Deeds Leases. Warrants
Sereans Bonds Declarations . fnrmsl Bills Of In
ding. Pellr's Notes. Notes of NJ. X NJ Bank. Notes
ON. w Bank Checks on all tho banks. bound and
.lain. &c. &c.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

ANoIHEH fintADELFIuA Loc0u0TIyE-N Norr,s
shipped another Il hi, epgigs. y,.r,,,l -. -,
the MOntczuma or England. being the tcu,b ,,bt.t
he has furnished The Birmingham and Gloucester Rail
Road Company tie Of the largest class sf l,coy,,..
tvcs. and s one %! nose which are ordered s,p-s.l
for iheir inclined T'n1 Doing capable thcroupYn arI
more than ihJs. British Manufacture ~. ~ ..
posed % be- superior o. any yeJ s4uf add he cot .
board" cshncn hundred and Gfy rour.l. s,,,r,,.
Mr. Norri. hls ori-f- ur rsn more frr1 H.. .,
source We ore nianH9i tiaf roo f1o er..rrs -.r, =,
E'gl-nd ore furnished "'ih American cuguesn
ebr1u8p -, nj none 'h- r.ls'G drink NJ rc p..,
Z. bfcen ~ ,,g Pr arg mo isst iy
.''',,--I Intellectual .m...ar. ..r.
49,. .., .'.r. while .l, ,..f p,.. h.. '.o
~. y, L.-'-Iha m,Ha.rnar ..,.r, ''..'.
-r a..s hs bucket ,r1l, i,. . .'' {. "7.,5
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
wHEELIHG.
/. ,:sz5aI MORNING. VGUsT 81 1850.

In consequence or the ds-re hr political nforrna-
ton and returns Of cclculs AT ne present rcnod. We
propose To furnish COR gapcr from the prCseu, time
until the lst Of Dcconher. the following forms.
Our friends will perceive they are somewhat lees than
regular charges and payment WILL in all cases. be
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27

s.rlTREasrEY OruCEEs fv Taavcs Tho Sail.
Grs1rry system F.r.IUn. IL. France. which , a.. e
W. |Ha Haleus igarts foreign e1geuns.f. ,,,
Toy. 'a. i.'' "''n or H-&D.ay Ugr-,eo o-fI.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-27
rrnNs or AnvrRTIsINe.

~ Advertisements handed IN without specific order
will be published AL forhid and charged 81 for three
inser,ns AM 25 cents for every subsequent insertion.
- nls, with all nlvericsements orlered I'LL forbid
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-02

We know of no newspaper proprietorS who beg as hard for patronage as those who boast that they have the most.-EUe. POst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-02

There is an excellent moral In the follow ing -" John. fetch me pitcher of water.'' " Not my business, sir" Right; harness the horses and drive Stephen to the pump."
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-02

Cruelty 10 ChiiIren.-' Jim, does your mo- ther ever scold you"
 "No-eomething worse than that
 Does she ever whip you, Jim!'
 Ma. never whips me, but she washes my face every morning
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-02

An Incident.-The effect of 1'ippecanoe songs was recently shown at LansingGHrg in a striking manner. The Wings ofthat beau- tifnl village had obtained room for the pur- pose of practising their songs. directly oppo- site the shop of a shoemaker who was a strong Van Buren man. A few nights since they met for the first time and began to sing. The shoemaker was highly exasperated. as tn duty bound, and left his shop for the pur. pose of insulting them. Having reached the other side of the street, however, the mu- sic all at once seemed to be agreeable to him. He stopped under the windows for some time and listened. He next, even ascended the stairs and entered the room. and appeared to be listening to the patriotic songs which the Whigs were perusing with great interest," At last he became deeply affected; tears rolled down his cheeks; and finally with voice choked with emotion. he exclaimed I" By heavens! can stand it no longer.- Down with Van Ruren-Hurra for old Tip pecanoe ," It is needless for us to add, that this honest shoemaker is now one of the warmest Whigs in his village.
 We'll did Fletcher of Saltoun suy, Give me the writing of the ballads of a nation, and any one else may make their laws"
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-02

An Act in addition to an Act for the Regulation of
 Civil Actions
 Be enacted by the Senafe and HoRse of Re1eap,sa tuss in General Assembly convened That the reports of the judicial decisions of other states and cou0ires may he judicialy noticed by the courts of this sa,e as evidence of the common law of such states or countries, and of the judicial construction of the s,s tutes, or other laws thereof ~ Approved June 5, iSlo. W. w. ELLSWORTH