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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-06
ANOTHER WEEK

And the battle will be fought in ohio-,he d,e will
be east, the fate Of the state for a year. The tate. perhaps.
Of The ensuing Presidential elect on will be decided
Oae week! one poor week, Fellow citizous Of Ohio.
u great deal can be done IN the state. in that little week
Every man car resolve that fRpme must L,ll he will
10 innocent" every man can resolve that he " IN GO to
the polls. that he Will cast his vote rs he THINKS the
great interests of the country require. and that he will
induce every man over whom he has an influence to
do 50. There is ample time for this. and there Is also
ample time for every man to resolve that he will use
every enerton to defeat any ai,cmp, at deceit. illegal
voting OF any concerted scheme which NAV be set on
foot by the ofice-holder.. Station your men at the
polls to examine those who offer to vote. See that
riere ae none from other states or other nations who
are not entitled 10 vote. There is much dependent
on vigilance, and you cannot be too cautious. too nc.
tive to defeat a foe 50 determined and willy as are the
70, Of the people now in ths land.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-06

The Globe editor uses up a column Of that valuable
paper m enquiries why Daniel Webster went to Eng
land. He does not seem 10 have come to any conclu
sion on the subject. and We propose to help him out
John Van Buren, first went 10 England to court the
young Queen. lie got the high fall" and Daniel
Webster went over To show the people Of England that
the men Of America were not all suchlnsuferablc
PoppinJays as young prince John is.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-06

a1nve; but Slllbe charged SO ccntsfor 3Insertons,
o. isss.
Tho proceedings Of the city council. city ordinances
.rt orders, regularly appear in this paper.
Connected with the Office Of publication of the
wheeling Times and Advertiser is a JOB S BOOK
PRINTING OFFICE. where may be had on hvora-
t'sterns, Blanks to order. Carls. Handbills. Show
Hlls, &c done in the neatcsi style and on short notice.
For sale At the COMPETING Room Of the Wheeling Times
and Advertiser
City Summons, County Summons.
" Executions. Executions.
" Bonds. BONDS.
Summons for Assault, " RecugniEnuceso Of
hail.
Cnrnty Summons fr Assault. Deeds. Leases. Warrants.
Scrjeants' Bonds. Declarations - form-) Bills OF la
ding. Pedlars Notes. Notes Of VI. n NJ. Bank. Notes
ofN. w. Bank. ChecSs on all the banks. bound and
plain. &c. &c.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-06
GENERAL SCOTT.

In the Pitsburg Gazette we find the following lsr
t T. IN which "gahant Soldier bears direct testimony
10 Ihe gallanly &C brother Officer:
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-06
rsRNs OF ApyEKrIsINo.

~ Advertisement handed in without specific order
will be published Till forbid and charged 81 for three
and 25 cents for every subsequent insertion.
20 also with all ADVERTISEMENTS ordered till forbid.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-06

This may be nearly accurate in the present con-
diIinn Of the Banks. when they are overburdened with
specie; hut generally speaking. five milliMs are equd
to the uhote amount Of specie held by our City Ia ks.
They resumed specie payments upon five and a half
million. This therefore. greatly strengthens Mr.. W.
sters lrgument,--[ED n. Y. ANeR
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-01-30

First Gun IN Western Pennsylvania. The
election for Mayor aud Councils of the city
of Pittsburg was held on Monday week, and
resulted in the election of the Harrison can
didates, by the unprecedented majority of
over SEVEN HUNDRED veTEs carrying every
ward in the city. and electing the Mayor, and
every one of the seven candidates for the
Select and the twenty five candidates for the
Common Council -
The Pitisburg Gazette. after stating the
result, adds
@This is the first fruits of that wise and
iudicious selection of the candidate for the
Chief Magistracy of the nation, and this
our first gun will give our opponents a faint
foretaste of what they may expect in No
vember next. Gs
The vote for Mayor was as follows -
Irwin .-. 1926
Birmingham 500
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-01-30
Democratic WING majority 2

We learn that Henry Dufsoa. Esq. of
Bridgeport, was appointed by the County
Court, tor this county, States Attorney
David H. Belden's term of Office having ex-
PRED Bridgeport Standard.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-01-30

"A commencement
Ave Of tho lcEnly elected and commissioned members
from Now jersey. to their seats. was denied and the
Clerk Of the last House took i upon himself to decide
the question against them. He refused to insert their
names in the roll Of members, although their commits
sion and credentials in all respects according to
the law and precisely similar to that OF one member
from the same State, whose seat was not disputed
The candidates who claimed the seats Of the returned
members had no credentials whatever, which were
known to the laws Of New Jersey-and they and
their advocates have claimed majority of the
legal votes. They have never denied that the votes
which would have given majority suere illegal aud
NeW Jersey the fact as admitted and .nisersay notO
riOus.
Without alleging single reason-in the face Of The
trary TO immemoral ueage, by partizan vote, car
red by the main strength OF numbers the legally elect
ed and returned members from New Jersey were de-
prved OF their seats. By excluding their votes the
administration hoped 10 be able TO organize the House
by the choice Of their own officers and to effect this,
they willing to invade the rights. and degrade
the honor Of a sovereign State. To punish snch an
cd. They have seen a sister OF the contederaSy-
the old battle ground oftke Revoaion. within whose
borders are the glorious fields Of Monmouth and TTen-
ton, "aer oil her scars and all her efcod ana az asr
fields Of glory expelled from the Congress OF The I'm
ion. Il is the duty Of Connecticut 10 make common
cause with New Jersey in intiicune conden PUNISH
men, unon The of ITs Nsrt'
eaTon WIZ REcElvE ms REwARDAr TIE NEXT PREsE-
pENrIAL ELECrioN. 4s.sr Pa ia ~
since our las, annual election a Convention Of del
egntcs from twenty three States of the Union, has
hern held az Harrisburg, for the purpose OF nominal
,np candidates or the offices Of President and Vice
President OF tho United States. The convention was
composed Of men OF the purcsl patriotism and the lot
test talents OF which our country can boast they
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03
mo. "A.

OF tyranny and oppression In the old world.
who have fled here lot refuge, and have Oh
all occasions given my support, whether la
tho national councils OF as private citizen, 70
all The laws which have been passed o. rendct
their condition better or their naturalization
more easy Nay, more, have on several
special occasions lent my aid 70 bands ofop.
pressed Foreigners eSllc1 from their homes,
when the general laws OF OUT country were
not otfcciua for their relief.
"When Ireland was crushed In the attempt
10 throw OFF the British yoke, and whom her
enthusiastic sons, the United lrishmen. were
defeated and driven into exile, and as cxilcs
sought our shore they came poor, and with
out a home was ono who sympaihiscd In
their sufIerinss, aud advocated Law iof their
rclief--alaw setting apart 10 them tract Of
land sufficient for their wants, TO DC given 10
them on long credit and on the most moderate
terms. advocated, too, like i4a7
10 the French exiles, on which a
10 cultivate the vino and oil
whether IN or out ofpublic stat
ways done whatsoever was it nars. 81
relieve the burdens and add TO
the foreign cmigrant and VIII
serve them more efficiently, I
my counsel and my sympathy, and they have
rewarded me with the strongest marks Of their
gratitude and affection.
an the las, struggle Of Poland for liberty,
and in the las, battle, fought under tho walls
Of Warsaw, In which the fate Of thai gallant
nation was sealed, there was an enlnence i'm.
medately under the walls, obstinatcly contest
ed and three times lost and won by the contend.
ing armies. The spot was ovcrgfown with
small alder shrubs, and every bush was stsep-
cd in tho blood Of the patriot Poles. When
the contes, was over, and Poland had sunk IN.
TO a Russian province her people, who mingla
a strong degree of religious devotion with psa-
fiolic enthusiasm, flooked TO the spot 10 cut
and preserve, as holy relics, pieces Of ,hoso
shrubs stained with the blood Of their country.
men who fell as martyrs in the cause Of liberty
and their country.
"Tho Russian Government fearing the ell.
feet ofthis feeling ordered the hill 10 he clear.
ed and the bushes TO be burned, 80 that no
more of these relics could be procured; hencs
those already gathered became In the estima.
| ton OF the Poles, treasure above all price
Only one Of them. perhaps, has ever found
its way to America, and that was present.
ed TO me but three days ago, by a dclega'
| ton of cxiled Poles, MS a token Of their graft
tude for some services which Twas able to ron.
| der them, and for tho kind feelings which
| they knew entertained for them and their
country. II is as you see, cross made Of
| small stems of the alder, and beautifully
wrought with silver These unfortunate men
esteemed it the most precious gin they could
bestow on one they knew to be their fricnds
and prize II as they priced IT,"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03

TIE Lost Bible Found.--moss Of our read
ers have seen historical notices Of the misfor.
tunes OF the family OF the Rev. MIR. Caldwell
of New Jersey. ia the revolutionary war. MIR.
G. was pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Elizabethtown, and like most OF the clergy oil
that church at that time was n jealous wing.
His activity against the British, made him
mark for their vengeance, and in one et Their
frequent incursions into that neighborhooo,
when he was from home, company OF SOL
diers surrounded his dwelling, and one ofthem
deliberately levelled his musket at Mrs. Caid-
we'll, while on her knees al prayer, and hrcd,
killing her instantly. The party then reirea'cd,
carrying off several articles Of plumber, and
among them Mr.. Caldwell's family bible
Not long ago, and more than sixty years al
ter the event we have been recording, an old
woman living on Long Island, called on ono
Of the grandchildren of MIR. G. at Morristown,
N. J. and presented this identical bible ,scoss-
tainina the family record as made by Mr.. Cald-
well in his own hand wrning--1ihen the record
as made by the soldier who stole it, and va
rious memoranda by subsequent possessors.
Phil. Sentinel.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03
STOPPING THE PUBLIC WORKS.

Our exchange papers from the far West are
filled with complaints against the General Gov
eminent for its sudden suspension of the pub
lie works along the great Lakes. All the
principal harbors on Lake Erie, as our readers
doubtless know, are artificial ones /; formed by
running out piers of timber loaded with stone
into the Lake, and thus enclosing space suf-
fcient TO accommodate a large number Owes
sells, and affording them protection from the
heavy swell which a gale on Lake Erie speed.
lily rolls up. For several years past small
annual appropriation has been made by Con-
gress for each Of these harbors, to extend the
piers and deepen the enclosed anchorage
ground This was the case we believe, at
least with some Of them, during the last ses-
sion but at the same time discretionary pow
er was given TO the President to withhold the
appropriations if he saw fit. Acting under
this authority, or intent upon abandoning the
whole system, the Federal Administration has
recently given directions not only for the stop
page Of the Improvements, but for the sale Of
all the implements belonging 10 the service.
This was the case here on the Hudson River
Improvement-whent the Engineer in charge
of the work was compelled to sell some of the
scows and other public property 10 reimburse
himself for monies advanced. Al Chicago too,
as we learn from the American of the Sd inst,
the pile driver, scows, &C., belonging 10 the
United States, have been all disposed Of at
public auction for $20l-the original cost hav-
ing been more than as many thousands. AT
| Michigan city a similar wanton sacrifice OF the
public property has been directed.--So at
Conneaut--so at IIuron-and doubtless the
same scene has been enacted at many other
important points on the Lake frontier. Such
| is the inexcusabe prodigality-ihe utter want
of forecast Of the Federal Administration. To
resume the works thus abruptly abandoned, IL
will n0w require an entirely new set of imple-
ments and materials and, il the Florida sys-
TEN is TO prevail everywhere, we should doubt
less see the men who bid them off at public
auction the other day, selling the very same
articles back again (painled and scraped liz
tie perhaps) to the wiseacres Of Washington
for more than their original cost! Happily the
| PEoPLE are about 10 eDirust their public inter
ests to honest and faithful stewards.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03
From the Richmond Wing.

We should vainly attempt to lmpan any
conception Of the powerful impression which
WEBSTER has made upon the thousands 81
Nirginia's most enlightened sons, who have
been convened hero. No language however,
impassioned, can convey just idea OF it
The effects Of his mere oraiory have been
great; but far greater have been the pleasures,
and we may say surprise, AT finding how nc ars
ly the matured experience OF that high inlol.
lect had confirmed himlo the Virginia standard
OF State Rights and Strict Contradictions
Mingled with these was the generous and en-.
nobling sentiment, known only TO virtuoss
miDds--the desire of dtoning, Of rendering
long deferred but full eventual justice 10 hiM
who had suffered under quarter Of century
Of foul calumny and violent, though so fas ~
the people are conc erned, uninleDtional mis-
construction. His presence here has con-
quered more prejudice in three days, than OF
dinarfly an age is competent to overcome.--~
Weir and we believe, that the graiiica-
ton has been mutual and that he will carry
back 10 Massachusetts the convictions which
were there cherished Of the Virginia charac-
ter 60 years ago, and that if Virginians do
sickle little too much for distractions, u 70
the excess OF noble quality, and the oppo-
site Of the inglorious vice OF the times, winch
crooks tho knee to power, that "thnit may
follow fswning."
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03

AN ANHcDorr OF THE TIMEs.-Some hardy
roughskins, from the pine knots up the Allie
ghany, were sauntering up town, and had their
wild unpractised ears arrested by the sounds
Of piano.-Thoy could not make it Quit
was neither jewsharp nor fiddle, yet it was
first rate"-and being overcome with curios-
ity, they all entered Qhree Of them) through an
open door. In handsomely furnished room,
one of our Wing girls was playing and singing
Tippecanoe song. The Mountain boys hop
ed no offence, but wanted to hear her play son
that thing" so yes" said our young belle,
with great humor and archness, ''but can
play nothing but Harrison tunes. Are you
for Harrison ?" Eyes, all Of u.s." said they.
And away she went-rattling off and singing
some of her more favorite Harrison songs.
The lads appeared delighted. "If Jim only
heard that, do you think he would vote for Mr..
Van uren !" said one to the others. "Who
is Jim 7" said our heroine. "He is a comrade
of ours, and a loco democrat, but think if he
heard that song il would turn him." ''Go
fetch him, said she, no way daunted, and the
three started off, and directly returned with
their stubborn and incredulous comrade. The
the young man being seated, she played and
sang some of the most lively and popular Har-
rison airs, while Jim himself had to join in
chorus, thanked the lady, and said he was no
longer Van Buren, man, but would go the
whole figure" for Tppeclnoe from this out.
They all departed, highly pleased. So much
Tor Pittsburgh Wing girl.-P,nsburg DAILY
American.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03

Effects Of music on heolth.-The influence
Of music on he mind is so refining, and tends
so much 10 beget feelings of kindness and be-
beLeiiciaFv Arcs ,1r TN, healih.
thatno system OF education can be complete,
which does not provide this important means
of moral training. Music is taught in most
schools on the continent; and it is to this cir
curnsfance among others, that, as conceive,
the superiority Of Germans and Italians over
ourselves is mainly attributable.
Besides, are we not equally with them Sax
ops, and members of the German family ?
And are not, therefore, our actual capabilities
originally tho samel The motion that our
countrymen have comparatively no ear for mu-
sic, is an unfounded prejudice. Our actual
inferiori'y arises solely from want Of cul,iva-
tion.-M NJ Noah
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03
IMPORTANT FROM CHINA.

Eatraet of letter, dated Bombay, July %,
o'clock in the evening, received by the
tlierranean packet:
The steamer is already under weigh and
pping down, but try 10 catch her with
pc lines, TO say that a private express from
|sAcaiia has arrived, which states that inielli-
4 oe has been received there from China, by
steamer Enterprise, OF the arrival OF part OF
expedition IN the Canton river, and OF the
(ai des,ruetion Of the forts of tho Bocca
|gris. We shall know the truth of il in
N or two II Is doubted by none"
The following, from a correspondent Of the
(adon Standard, is additional 10 the above.
II send you in haste the accompanying ex-
fd Of a letter from bombay, received by a
end OF mine in Liyerpool--'A fer the vessels
Destroyed the forts OF the Bogue at the en-
pace Of the Boca Tigris, some troops and
anen were sent on shore TO put them IN a
ne of defence against the Chinese. The ex-
'zison then proceeded towards Whampoa,
anpassed two Chinese pilots; bot on reach.
Seond Bar, tho passage for large vessels
h mpcded by the Chlnese having taken the
scau,ion 10 sink some large junks --however,
smaller vessels AID steamers will almost
HsSiaiely proceed with strong military
~ 70 rs1e Canton 10 the ground.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03

MDriaee.-One ofthe most remarkable fea-
lures of this extraordinary institution is, the
successive changes il undergoes in the course
of its history. When the young husband and
wife first enter upon their new relation, how
little do they ioresee what is before them. As
they take possession, for the first time, of their
new house and enjoy its cheering aspect, its
regularity and quiet, and its expression of do
nestle peace and Joy, how little do they anti
cipaie the trials and vicissitudes, the deep aud
yet unseen fountains of JOY and SORROW, which
lie in their future way In a few years how
changed One after another has been added
in various ways TO the company which began
only with two, until. at length, they find them
selves presiding over a numerous circle OF
children, and relatives, and domestics; the faith
er and mother both involved in responsibilities,
from which they would have altogether slIrunk
had they anticipated them at the beginning.
In few years this happy circle must be bro
ken in upon and scattered. Death comes in
and makes one and another his prey others
gradually arrive at maturity, and leave their
fathers roof 10 seek other homes, and TO re-
turn more to the ark which sheltered them
at first and, at last the father and mother are
left alone, TO spend their declining years at
their solitary fire side, 10 look back upon scenes
of activity, and Trial, and enjoyment which can
never return. Such is the outline Of the his
tory OF thousands of families.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03
GENERAL HARRISON.

When at Lancaster, (Ohio,) on the 2lst
uliimo, some OF General Harrison's friends
called his attention 20 a repor, extensively cir
culaied by his enemies, in which lie is cliarg-
ed with being unfriendy 10 foreign emigranis;
and with design TO withhold from them the
privileges ofciiizens. In tins public address
10 the people on that day, the General replied
TO this charge In substance as follows:
81 am accused, fellow citizens. Of enter
tanning unfriendly feelings towards foreigners
who emigrsted 10 this country with view Of
becoming citizens, and Of IA design 10 throw
distractions in the way Of their naturalization.
Nothing can be more false than this charge
Indeed, il has become the custom ofrny politi-
ca. opponents % ascrbe 20 me opinions and
feelings the very reverse Of those that enter
tain, and, without a shadow ofpToof, on their
naked, unsupported assertion, pun me upon
my defence. What, my fellow-ciifzens, can
be more cruel and unjust than dis have
been more Than 30 years before my country
most Of the time engaged IN active public ser
yice--snd my votes and my speeches, which
are upon record and before the public, are a
true index 20 my opinions on this, ~ well as
other important subjects And htbose who
thus accuse me will point 20 single vote or
any expression Of mine which can 10 the least
support their assertion, then Will agree that
] am bound 10 come forward and explain or
admit ne truth. But they esnno, do this. No
such vote Was ever given by me- and no such
opinion ever expressed. On the contrary,
. have fcl,lhe svrmes, sympathy for the victims
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03

appearance Of q merchantmen, and made
towards her; but TO their as,onishmeni, found
her to he tieate in disguise. A very light
breeze prevailing, they hauled of in different
directions. One only could be pursued, and
the friea,e gained rapidly upon him.
Finding he could not run away, the COM
manding officer had recourse to straisgem. -
On sudden be hauled down every sail, and
all hands were employed with setting poles, as
il showing his vessel off bank, The people
on board the frigaie were all amazed at the
supposed danger they had run. and to save
themselves from being grounded Immediately
clawed of, and lief, the more knowing Yankee
TO make him scarse' as soon as the nigh, rem
dered it prudent for him 10 hoist sail in sea
two numbered fathoms deep. f.3. st
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03

John q. Adap's Opinion The Te,simony
Of John Qoineey Adams IN favor u Gen.
Harrison, with all patriotic citizens will oss-
weigh the interested opinions end parry ess-
sufes 81 ten thousand offce holders spd Ven
Buren collar men. Mr. Adams has lately ssid
10 some ~ his constituents IN the old eoioays
when his opinion was asked Though he pro.
DENLY remarked INST II wns not proper for him
10 take an active pan 10 the presidential eise-
iiOn) That General Harrison was an bonsss
sisiesmsn. and Of CREST political talent and en-
perispee, and would administer the govvvov
meni with ifnysrtisli,y aud sbil.sJ."
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-03
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