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, 1840-02-22
ASHLEY FEMALE SEMINARY.

FyIIIS institution will be opened for the reception
Z Of scholars, the first Of March next, under the
snPerirtendance of Miss STODDARD, in a large
and c"mmodious house. with good school furniture,
10 ordcI TO give comfort and convenience to both
rutnrcss and Pupils. Persons living at a distance
Gom town can obtain boarding for their daughters,
at moderate rates, with my family where they will
b. under the constant supervision of the Governcss.
fN3-Terms of tuition for a session Of ten months.
For spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic, $40
Geography end Grammar, ii
Application for admission can lie made to
H.. w. yorker.
Ashley, Pike Co., No.. Feb s lSi0-4t
, 1840-02-22

TEHliE undersigned having purchased the lanyard
n and stock Of leather and hides lately owned BY
Augustus Curry, requests those indebted for leather
10 make payment by the lt day of January next,
and those having claims against said Curry or account
Of the Tan-yard will please presen, them 90 me for
settlements, without delay.
The tanning business will in future be conducted
in all its branches by me, hides will be received TO be
tanned on the shares. NOAH ATkIN
My onih lS2Q--Stf
, 1840-02-22

The following scene occurred in the office
OF acountry justice. Aboy was broguht for
ward as evidence of the i'll treatment of his
master. Jus.-"Do you swear or Affirm
Boy.-'Swear.' Jus.-"Did you ever swear'
Boy.-"Oh yes. many a time" Jus.-"Then
you may swear" BOp.-(seizing the bible
and kissing i) "Ill be ID if boss, didn't
whip me with a bridleI"
, 1840-02-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NOTICE 10 hereby given that letters Of administers.
IN ton, with tho will annexed. havo been granted TO
the undersigned, by the clerk of the county court Of
Pike county, on the estate of John Penix, late OF
Pike county. Missouri. deceased, bearing date the 5th
day oil February. ls4O- All persons therefore having
any claims against said deceased, will presen, them
for allowance, according to law, within twelve
months from the date of said letters. or they NAV be
~precludcd from having any benefit Of said estate, and il
not exhibited within three yesn from said date thew
will DO forever barred. WILLIAM PENIX, Admir-.
Feb. 9Th l640-l7-ft. With the viii snnsvs5
, 1840-02-22
j. M. & j. G. BELL.

"AVE just received at their store 10 CLARKS
Ill WILLIE; per steamer Indian Queen
Is hhds Sugar, sbIs. Molasscs,
8 boxes dipt candles, 20 bags of shot asstd.,
8 mould " 20 doz. bed cords,
10 doz. plough lines, % bis. of Old Whiskey,
SO kegs tar, s kegs nader,
3bls hard shell almonds q key. indigo,
Is doz box blacking 90 VI. percussion caps,
1000 gun 1ints, 6 boxes axes,
A boxes fine chewing 8 NJ. Spanish cigars,
tobacco, 10 NJ. MS,Je, "
ali O; which they viii sell low for Cash, or country
They will also receive in IL few days, a
large and full supply Of Coffee, Teas, Liquors,
&c. CLdrkIriLle, Dec. 2s, IS39-4t
, 1840-02-22

DUBLIC SALE.-Willb DO sold to the highest bid
l. der on Tuesday the 10Th day Of March next, if
fair, if not, the next fair day, at the late residence of
Joshua Henley, deceased, near Spenccrsburg, Pike
county, the following personal property viz ia lot o
new saddles-set Of blacksmith tools--severaI cows
and horses--lock of sheep--household aud kitchen
Misunderstanding utensils &c. &c. Tho torn, will
be a credit Of six months, on oil sums over five dol
las-with bond and approved security, under five
dollars cnsh will be required.
feb | lS40-3t FANNY HENLEY Adn,~
, 1840-02-22
FINAL

TNHE undersigned, administrator of the estate OF
Il Josiah Wells, late of Pike county, Missouri.
deceased, hereby gives notice 10 all concerned, or in
any wise interested in said estate, that the undcrsign-
ed administrator, will make final settlement of said
estate, ut the next May term of the County
court of said county.
JAMES WELLS, Admir-.
Feb. 1st ISi0-l1-i.
, 1840-02-22
DRY GOODS:
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
lV has obtained letters of administration on the
estate Of Joshua Henley deceased, from the Clerk OF
the Pike County Court, bearing date tho 22d day
of January, 1919: all persons therefore having Claims
against the estate of said deceased, are required to
exhibit the same duly authenticate for allowance,
within one year from the date Of said letters, or they
may be precluded from having any benefit of said
estate, and If such claims are not presented within
three years, they will be forever barred.
FANNY HENLEY,
Jan. 25, lsiO.-1t Administrative
, 1840-02-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Missouri Farmer,
To be published in BOOnriN Cooper CouHty
MISSOURI.

THE subscriber proposes to publish at
Boonvllle, Mo. a monthly paper to be
devoted exclusively 10 Agricultural and IIuI-
tIcural pursuits, and Stock-raising.
He has been induced TO issue proposals for
the publication of such i work by repeated
solicitations from Agricultural gentlemen in
this section Of the State which together with
the growing importance of agricultural pur-
suits in Missouri, and the fine stock, SEEM
ing TO demand its publication, he looks with
confidence to the farming community for
patronage sufficient to ensure its success
The rapid population of the whole region OF
the upper Missouri and the fact that it must
be almost exclusively an agricultural country,
probably more so than any part of the State,
must make the City of BoonvilIe by far the
most desirable location for the publication
of a work, intended exclusively for the bene-
fit of the whole Agricultural community.
There is no paper or periodical in this
State, nor, we believe in the States of ILL
nois or Indiana, devoted to agriculture
hence all our Western farmers become tribu-
tary to Eastern publications FOR such lights
as they have upon the various improvements
IN the modes OF agriculture. The doctrine
OF book farming, once considered IS abso-
lutely ridiculous, is becoming every day more
IN use, and the interchange of opinions by
intelligent cultivators of the soil are more
sought after as their beneicent results are
moro frequently seen and acknowledged. We
deem 1t not inappropriate TO incorporate the
following sentences, believing they are sterI-
ing truths:
Science must combine with practice TO
make a good farmer
The opposition to shook farming' rests
on the shoulders OF two monsters-ignorance
and prejudice.
If you separate Science from Agriculture.
you rob a nation Of its principal Jewel.
Agriculture aided by ~sciepce, makes a little
nation a great one.
We will endeavor TO procure from Agri-
cultural Societies and other sources, the ped
igrees of the most valuable stock in the coup.
try; and as one of the objects OF the Ear.
mer' will be to stimulate the desire of fine
hope those interested, or those hay.
ing fac stock of any kind will send descrip-
Of it to the publisher.
The aid of competent practicable and the
oretical agriculturalists has been promised,
and no pains will be spared to make the pub, {
useful one. !
The FARMER, will be printed on a double c
medium sheet Of superfne paper, in octave I
orm, with new type; and will make a vol n
of 1872 pages annually. AT the end oil
each volume there will be sent to subscri- l
gratis, a handsome title page and CON- d
prehensive indcI: The mechanical ~execu-
Of the work will not be inferior TO any
Of the kind in the Union.
TEaMs-$1 so per year. Persons clubbing
for the work can have it sent upon t
he following terms; to four persons for SIS g
nine persons for $40; and TO twenty per +.
IONS for $40; payable upon the reception r
IF the first cumberland after the commence. a
nent Of The publication, invariably in ad- I
ance. 70
w. T. YEOMANS. e
Boonville, Dec. &c. 1889.
, 1840-02-22
DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

~ Office is hereby given that the undersigned has
" taken out letters of Administration on tho %.
tate Of Creed S. Furgusou, deceased, from the Clerk
of the Pike County Court, bearing date the 9TH day
of February, l540; all persons, therefore, who have
any claims against the estate of said deceased, are
required to e1nibit tho same duly authenticated for
allowance, within one year from the date of snid LET.
tiers, or they may be precluded from having any bene
ct Of said estate, and If such claims are not present.
ed within three years they will be forever barred,
AMSA r. fERG USON, Admir-.
Feb. 4, 1s40-l7-3t.
, 1840-02-22

From BurtonS Magd.in;.

y From BurtonS Maga<in;.
DISAPPOINTMENT.
Two wandered oft with careless feet
Where flowers were blooming bright n ind fair,
And breathing perfume wild and sweet
Upon the soft and balmy air;
But when l stoop'd and fondly nurs'd
One little plant with watchful eye,
Soon as its buds began TO burst,
'Twould droop and die.
I've gazed at midnight on the skies,
When countless planets brightly shonc,
While in my heart calm thoughts would rise,
Inspired by their sweet light alone;
But when l marked a star more clear,
Or shining more screncly bright,
Oft would a gloomy cloud appear,
And veil its light.
I've been surrounded oft by those
Who while my heart was light and gay,
And no fond thoughts for them arose,
Would pass before me day by day;
But when 1 learned for them to wear
The smile TO friendship ever dear,
Then some far hand would win them there,
Or death was near.
o! when the youthful fancy fings
A brightness over days TO come,
And when the hearts imnginings
Arc all untouched by grief or gloOm-
All then how often must VIC SEQ
The storms of SORROW rise ard rage,
BIotting each joyful memory
From lifc's sweet page.
Delusire are our hopes ard Joys,
False as the sunlight on the sea,
A word, a look, our peace destroys,
And life is naught but vanity,
There's but one ray that--fsdelcss, puTc-
Can light with JOY the troubled eye;
IT'S that blest hope that shall endure
Beyoad the sky.
, 1840-02-22
New Goods.

UHE Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
Il of NEW-LONDON,
and the adjacent country, that he has just received
from Baltimore and Philadelphia, n large and general
assortment of GooDs,
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS:
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, QUEENSWARE,
Sad4er's Materials, Boots and Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Castings, Drugs and Medicines,
Paints, Oils, Dye-Stu6s, Groceries, DC.
All of which are offered at the most reduced prices
for Assn. The public generally arc invited to call
before purchasing elsewhere, believing they cannot do
as well as with The undersigned.
JAMES GERRISH.
New-Loudon, Jan. q, 1S40 ut
, 1840-02-22

NOTICE.-All persons indebted by note or Book
i account, either TO the late firm Of Watts Il WIFI te,
or Watts, White & Co are requested 10 como forward
and mako settlement, as further indulgence cannot be
given. JIM WHITE, surviving partner
Feb. 9Th IS10-I7-tf. of Watts & White.
, 1840-02-22
A Likely Negro MAN For Sale.

an Monday the first day of the ensuing March
" term Of the Pike Circuit Court, | shall offer for
sale to tho highest bidder, before the Court House
door in the town Of Bowlirg-Grccn n young and
likely negro mun. The terms will be Il credit of six
months, with bond and approved personal security.
Feb 8 lS4e JAMES C. READING.
, 1840-02-22
TERMS OF THE EMPIRE STATE,

IEItAIS Of THE EMPIRE STATE,
ENLARGED SERIES.
0%rThe paper will be published on n Nam
moth folio sheet, on paper of superior quail.
ty, and beautiful type.
.6TThe price will be So per annum-in
all cases in advance. Two copies will be
sent for s.. No paper sent until the money
is received; and 10 subscription received for
a less term than six months.
Letters should be addressed to
J. GREGG WILSON & CO.,
Publishers OF the Empire State.
!S2 Nassau Street, N. Y.
, 1840-02-22
EGFlil Fol. Sale.

TINE undersigned, DESTROYS Of removing south, pro.
IL poses selling his farm on accommodating terms,
it being the same on which no now resides, containing
36O acres Of superior land, lying on the state road lead.
ing from Bowling Green TO New London; four miles
from tho former place, and twelve miles fism Louisiana
on the river OF the said land, about one third is Prai.
ria. the balance well ~timbcrcd; composed Of Hickory,
Elm, Walnut and oak of various species. Tho improve
ments consist Of a double howod log dwelling house.
barn, stables and other necessary buildings. about one
hundred acres in cultivation, 10 in meadow, between Is
and 20 acres in wheat, some bearing apple and peach
trees; with an infallible supply eff stock water, cistern
well. &c. Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing a handsome
situation, would do well 10 make application soon.
Terms made known by applying to
ALEXANDER MILLER.
Fiae county, Missouri, Psb.3rd ISlO-l7-2t.
, 1840-02-22
ORDER OF COURT.

STATE OF MSSOURL} Sc
County Of lincoln,
In the Circuit Court for Hry Tenn 1910.
, 1840-02-22
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

Books. Blank Checks,
Pamphlets, " Deeds, Mortrsrrs.
Circulars, &C Notes. nnd
Cards of all kinds, " Bills of Ercbapr..
Lading, Sherid's,
Horse, and BILLS. Clerks, and BLANk
Hand JUSTICES
n AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING
WILDE done expeditiously on reasonable terms at the
SALT RIVER JOURNAL OFFICE
, 1840-02-22

Ga "a B'il in Chanccry,
for division uf Land.
, 1840-02-22

Ninian II. Hardin, and
Margaret Hardin, his
wifc,-Complainants
Hadas'ah Boyd, John
Armstrong, and Eliz-
sheth Armstrong :, his
wife, Jno Boyd, Abra-
ham Boyd, David
Boyd jr.. and VIM.
Observation-Disclosures.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
From the Boston Notion.
MAssACHUsErT LEGISLATURES

MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
In the House, after sitting in silence
some half an hour, on Monday morning,
9th inst, a Robbery was kicked up by Mr..
Church, Of Westport, by the introduction
OF the following order
"Ordered, That the Honorable Spe..
ker be requested not to appoint, on the
Committee on tho Judiciary, and on the
Committee on matters of Probate and
Chancery, a majority of members Of the
profession called lawyers"
Here was a fiuttering among the disci-
pies of Blackstone.
Mr.. Valley, of Roxbury, Immediately
moved 10 amend by adding
"And that the Speaker be also rcques-
ted to appoint the Committee on Agricul-
ture entirely from the legal profession"
This was intended as a retolt courteous
"a sort Of lick back again to the farmer,
who desired TO give a blow 10 the lawyers.
Mr.. Wilton, Of Boston, then offered
another amendment, IA little more extern
sive in its operations, as follows:
"fhai the Speaker be requested not TO
appoint a majority OF farmers on the Com.
ml,tec Of Agriculture>-nor a majority Of
merchants on the Committee on Mercan.
tile Affairs and Insurance, nor a majority
Of members on any Committee, who, from
their profession, may be supposed TO know
anything Of the subject"
This carrying out Of the principle was
like nettles and thistles and scourging
with %tilorns, to those who think that the
lawyers ride their ligh-trotting horses,
too often over their field.
MIR. lienshaw, Of leicester, said that
the lawyers were only % per cent Of the
House, and had no right to a majority
Besides, he thought that if the House
wanted old learning dug out Of the musiy
law books of ancient days, they ought tc
take lawyers-but if they want new laws
adapted to the wants Of tho community
they must have men practically ncquain.
ted with the wants Of the community.
Other gentlemen followed, and the
[" huge paws" were called upon TO vindi
cate their rights and punish the lawyers.
Very little was said in their behalf, by
any body.
The amendment was finally rejected
the yeas and nays were ordered on the
original order, and after a call ofthe roll,
there were found TO be yeas 253, nays
232.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

o'clock he fell from the bale, as has been
already stated, and was lost.
'~lNcIDENrs OF II LExINcroS.-The
following stories show on how small a cir.
| cumslance our life sometime depends.
When the Philadelphia morning boat
arrived on Monday. the 18th, one OF The
gentlemen passengers called a hack, and
agreed with the driver 10 take him to
Eighth street. Another gentlemen being
about 10 get in, the former admnnished
the driver that he must not zig gag about
the city, but 60 directly 10 Eighth street.
I" Yes sir" said the driver, q" will take
YOU first ii will not be out ofthe way for
this gentleman" When the hack had
gone on some distance, the two gentlemen
Tell into a conversation, and the second one
stated that he was on his way 10 Boston,
and was then going 10 the Providence
boat. ITO the Providence boat, sir y
exclaimed the other /" why, we started
from the very next pier t. the Providence
boat, and here this rascal off hackman is
taking you a journey Of three miles, and
you will certainly be too late." Such was
the fact but the gentleman imposed up.
on was out OF health, and could not help
himself, aud so had to 20 the round, and
probably pay for il too, AMI DO made too
late besides, for the Lexington had gone
when the hack returned; and 50 the mans
life was saved. This story shows the adj
vantage of being cheated, and is c~alcula.
tod, not to make us approve Of fraud, but
rejoice that there is q Providence which
can bring so much good out Of SO vexa.
tlous an evil. .
"One of our cltlzens, who was very
anxious TO 90 10 Boston in the boat OF
Monday evening, was, by u series of ap.
parcntly unioward circumstances, preven-
ted from finishing his business ut Phila-
delphia in time TO return here on Satnr-
day, and as he could not conscientiuusly
travel on Sunday, he remained at Phila-
dolphia until Monday. His Boston trip
was accordingly deferred, and thus his
life was saved. This shows the advant.
age Of keeping the Sabbath.
"Another gentleman had made all his
arrangements, on the Saturday previous,
TO take the boat IN Monday for S,oning-
ton. But, learning that a creditor who held
a small demand against him was watch.
ing his opportunity to catch him, and re-
0ecling that the boat would b. the place
at which he would be sure TO DO found,
he determined on taking the New Haven
route, and so his life wns saved. This
shows the advantage Of being in debt
Let no man complain Of his lot, in this
respect. Doubtless there are many more
cases in which some little occurrence,
seemingly unmeaning, prevented persons
from being on board. OH that il bad
pleased the good Being who guides our
destiny, to have turned all feet away from
the Lexington that day."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 80, 1870.

urge this precaution-when il is most ar
IDENTIFY wished that every citizen viii re-
tire with grateful hearts 10 their respec-
tive abodes. Doubtless every patriotic
sentiment will lead our citizens 70 concur
in this recommendation. But let the
houses of absentees or orphans, &c., which
may not be lighted on tins memorable oc-
c%aslon, be respected.
ROBERT GREENHow. Mayor.
Mayors Office, Sunday, 10 P. NJ"
Presiden, MADISON, in communicating
to Congress The official account OF the bat
tie, USED the following language:
"Congress will see with satisfaction the
dauniless spirit and forti,ude VIGOROUSLY
displayed by every description Of troops
engaged, as well as the collected irmness
which distinguished their Commander on
an occasion requiring the utmos exer-
tons of yalor and discipline
Resolution directing medals to be struck,
and, together with thanks ofCongress, pre-
scented to Mai. Gen. HARRISON and Gov.
SHELBY, and for other purposes:
"Resolred, ty the Senate and House Of
hfP~ftSfHtdttrfs 81 Inc GHNeN StdifS Of
america, tn Congress assembled, That
the thanks Of Congress be, md they are
hereby, presented TO Maj. Gen. HARRI-
SON and Isaac SHELBy, late Governor of
Kentucky, and, through them 10 the Off
GERS and men under their command, for
their gallantry and good conduct in defea-
ting the combined British and Indian for
ces, under Maj. Gen. PgocToR, on the
Thames, in Upper Canada, on the LIST day
Of October, 1873, capturing the British
army, with their baggage, camp equip
age, and artillery; and hat the President
ofthe United States be requested to cause
two gold medals TO be struck, emblemaii-
cal of this triumph, and presented to Gen.
t~lARRIsoN and ISAAC Shelby, late CO.
vernon OF kentucky.
HENRY CLAY,
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives
JOHN GAILLARD,
President OF the Senate, pro. TEN
April 4, i8lS.-Approyed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
pos u 81 :
THE PRISONER FOR DEBT.
BY j. G. wHfTTIER.

BY }. G. WHITTIER.
Look on him through bis dungeon gate,
Feebly and cold, the morning light
Comes stealing round him, dim and late,
As iii loathed the sight;
Reclining on his brawny bed,
His hand upholds his dropping head
His bloodless cheek is seemed and hard,
Unshorn his gray neglected beard (;
And Ter his bony fingers flow
His long dishevelled locks of snow.
No grateful fire before him CLOVIS,
And yet the winters breath is chill
And DER his halfclad person goes
The frequent ague thrill!
Silent--save ever and anon,
A sound, half murmur and half groau,
Forces apart the painful grip
OF the old sufferers bearded lip;
O, sad and crushing is the fate
OF old age chained and desolatel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
From the Winchester Republican.

Some of the Loco Foco press affect to
be ignorant Of the claims OF the Wing
Candidate for the Presidency to the glatl-
tude Of his countrymen. They are espe.
clally ANXIOUS, too, to make out that his
services, during the last war, were light
ly regarded by those who shared with
him the tolls and dangers of the frontier
struggle. A few extracts will enable our
readers to satisfy themselves on both these
points.
Col. r. NJ. JOHNSON, now Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States, in a letter 10
General HARRISON, dated July 4, 1913,
said
We would not have engaged in the
service without such a prospect, when we
recollected what disasters have attended
US for the want of good Generals. We
did not want 10 serve under towards,
drunkards, old grannies, nor traitors, but
under one Who had prored himself 10 be
wiSe, prudent, and brare. The officers
of the mounted regiment had some idea
of addressing you on their anxiety to be a
part OF your army, IN the campaign against
Canada, and of giving you a statement Of
the importance of having an opportunity
to make the regiment efficient tor such a
campaign by recruiting their horses"
The following tribute Of praise was
paid to Gen. HARRISON, in 1911, by ele-
ven of the officers who fought under his
banner at the battle of Tippecanoe:
"Should our country again require our
services to oppose a civilized or savage
foe, we should march under Gen. ElARRI-
SON, with the most perfect confidence OF
victory and fame"
Gov. SHELBY, on the 18th of May,
1914, wrote to Mr.. MADISON, as follows
81 feel no hesitation to declare to you
that | believe Gen. HARRISON to be one
of the first military characters | ever
knew"
The Richmond Enquirer, noticing Gen.
HARRIsoN's account OF the engagement
and its result, said
seen. HARRIsoN's letter tells US every
thing we wish to know about the officers,
ercept himself. He does Justice to every
one but H~arrison-dnd The word musl
therefore 10 justice to the man pho was too
modest TO be Just TO himself"
The following is a copy of the procla.
nation of the Mayor of Richmond, Vir-
ginia, on the receipt of the intelligence OF
Gen. HARRIsoN's signal triumph on the
Thames:
"FELLow.C ITIzENs-Again, by the
blessings of Providence, we are %victori.
Gus. The complete victory obtained over
the combined Indian and British forces,
under the command OF Gen. PRocToR,
who has, himself, doubtless. ere this, gra.
ced the triumph Of our most gallant Gen.
HARRISON, will give us entire possession
OF the Canadas and operate more pow
erfully to the restoration of peace, than
the mediation of any power on earth.-
Give vent to your feellngs-think of HAIR
RIsoN, whose intrepid valor has thus so
nobly achieved the victory. Let an ilu-
mination generally take place throughout
our city on the evening Of tomorrow, un.
der this restriction only, that, by ten in
the evening, they be all extinguished-
the safety ofthe city requires that | should