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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-08-23

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L BEN g. co. from aHiHur frtir remaining af1H OF
II FASHIONABLE CLOTHING. a. less g.. ices dian can
hr bought iur iu any Northern tuy. Wcvsh our susn.
uorH u bear Iu mind, that no Ig tH.r ut the season Va
VII s'U any thing have lcf az less prices than usual
We uicui o or voty large l1 stock " wen made anil
fashionable Goods, aui snHCu share of patronage, which
We hor" good Goois low prices, and attention 10 bu.
siuCss Will merit
an Do KEN A 20
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-08-23

''''-A s\'h >,.C bhNk OF VIRGiNIN-T
:, T,rrr..-.-. . EtcHN Nd, z sugu 81. la;f
" 90 - .ie% OF CT .ietu- the Cap;a s,ass ofa Il.
~ 30 r,+ - ~ Nf'-.i.a,-tlHse ", r1n.s.rry
.l nc -'.'-rn r' 'l= share 90. Iue. rsiunsy
On. an pa fnr'ar 60 SICl sl.r- a o, ~. . 'ot
- ". ~- Ii. Memo each share was -'t.r.t 80.
ut" .y' - reason Of r',e surplus fIad s-v.g r.,5cS
aui 90 ~ L ST.oTtEp -.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-08-23
PERTODICATS

Received by SMITH, DRINKER & MORRIS
- AUGUsr 18TH.
II August 'e'A'-'s ana science for
LADY Book, for August
BATnaty Rutgc. by b. M II
Charles ~ Ma.lcy, Nos ana IN go,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-08-23

EiNE navy SLIPPERS Just Tecs7ve1 -.
~, s So'.h ili another lot OF those much adBirc
'a'y Sinlsfs i9r Genuemen Those In waBt Of a s,, 81
'''' ai'i.e VIII 10 well 10 call very soon. 7lP'-
tpl- : JONES. Agent
Opposite the Bauss
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-08-23
ST. JOsEPH'S FEMALE ACADE1Y-
RICHMOND Va -

| $500 POhrER.-A new supply of f-,f -TI--
and Tor sale by - We" ~, 3d. Co., usi received,
Enr Matp.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
MISCELLANY.
From the Youih's Medallion.
THE HUMMING BIRD.

This bird is the smallest, and by far the most
beautiful, of the fealhered tribe. Its legs which
IRE about an inch Long, appear like two small
needles; and its body is of size in proportion
but its plumage is gay and brilliant beyond de-
scriWion. On its head it has small tuft, of
Ietty shining blacks the breast Of it is red, the bel
ley white, the buck, wings, and tail of the finest
pale green and small specks Of gold are scatter
Ell with inexpressbe grace over the whole. Be
sl'es this, an almost imperceptble down softens
ne colors, and produces the most pleasing shades.
With its bill, which is sometimes ns long MS its
body, it extracts from the flowers n moisture, of
which il is very fond over its favore flowers il
hovers like n bee but never nglts on them, NOV.
ing ut the same time its wings with such velocity,
That the motion of them is inperceptbe not
outstanding which, they make Il humming noise
IRON whence il receives its name. The nest is
very ingeniously constructed. 1t is sometimes
built on the branch of mn apple tree, and covered
with moss, SO ms TO resemble the place where
limb has been broken off and circle OF bark has
risen round the spot Sometimes their nests are
built in little trees or shrubs. They very small,
and constructed in the neatest manner. of light
and soft materials. The hummng bird does not
like cold weather, and is never seen among us ex-
cepling in the summer months; but in tropical
climates, these beautiful birds ure found in great
abundance the forests in the West Indies are
literally nliye with them.
was once on hunting excursion among the
mountains in the West India Islands, where prob
ably the footsteps of man were never before heard;
aud while was forcing my way up steep ridge,
through the strong and thick vines, which grow
uxurianty in that climate, or keeping along the
bed Of deep ravine, was actually startled 10y
the number OF humming birds which hovcIed o.
yer me, and gathered around me, actuated, as it
seemed to me, by curiosity alone; for they prob
ably never before beheld human being. They
were of various kinds, and colors too some near
La l,.,, and th.rS h,fo ltttl
larger than humning bee. Some, too, were OF
dingy green, or n brown hue; and others seem
ed gandy arrnyed in plumage as variegated as a
rainbow. They would approach within one or
two feet of my face; and pausng in their flight,
with their little wings in rapid motion, would stare
at me as if they wondered why had penetrated
into those distant wilds. But they exhibited no
symptoms OF terror, not having been taught by
experience, 10 fear The cruelty OF man. Although
| could have killed numbers of them with stick,
nothing would have tempted me to commit such an
inhunlan action; and passed on my way, happy
TO look upon their rich plumage, and graceful mo.
lions, and TO listen to the sefenade with which
they greeted my appearance in the mountains.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
Respectfully yours,
JOHN M. WEEKS.
WHY DOES VERMONT WANT A Ma
TIONAL BANK?

Under the old u. s. Bank the manufacturers of
WOOL &c. al the north sold their goods at the south
and wes aud received their pay in good cur
rency, and cost them only 2, | 81 > cents on u
dolIar-say ten dollars to collect 900.
1t now costs them from 10 TO 25 cents on dol
ar--say 5000 to collect 1000. About one third
or one hall OF the WOODEN goods formerly manu-
featured ut the North were sent TO the South and
West and sold.
And from whose pockets comes this difference
in exchanges? From the wool growers ofthe
North. The manufacturers cannot afford to man
Glacture goods for less than they did some years
ago, and in estimating The expense of manufacture
ing he takes into account his loss in getting his pay,
and unless he con get the raw material for less
price to make up his loss, he cannot manufacture.
And if he can buy his wool enough lower to make
up the difference, he can go on.
The result OF his estimate then, is, the fixing of
price upon wool, and he insructs his agents to
pay much aud no more, and the farmer must
sell at the price fixed or keep his WOOL lfhe sells
he loses the difference in the exchanges, by the
lesser price he gets for his wool.
| And there is another reason /; there is rot so
much dune by the manufacturers when lie market
is SO bad, and the difficulties SO great III getting
pay, nor is the demand SO great for the nanulac-
tured goods.
And still another. The brisk operation of fac
tories make demand for eatable products of the
farmers of Vermont-Beef Pork, &c. And the
demand regulates the prices. So the want OF a
currency of uniform value affects not only the
wool grower but the price of Beef and Pork. In
these articles no northern State excels Vermont,
81 therefore, no State is more benefited by Ma
iional Bank, which will give US good currency,
Than Vermont.
To lie sure, protective tariff would aid us, and
one is needed. And now shall we not give to the
Wings in Congress our support in supplying us
with these measures SO necessary TO our prosper-
~ or shall we 1.-THE locoiocos become the victors,
s. continue their miserable system which is now
bightng our interests. Let US encourage our SER
wants in congress in the good work of giving us
such measures, by IL strong, active and vigorous
rally at the ballot boxes. A wing triumph in the
smallest town in Vermont, will speak for these
measures. Caiedonian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
A CONFESSION.

The opponents of the administration at first de-
MED there was any national Debt when they left
the Government, and even Woodbury. at The open
ing of congress allowed it to be only about one
million. Yet not more than four weeks after, he
admitted that it was eight millions He may
be partly honest and partly kuavish in the
matter, for he left the Treasury in condition so
confused that it is difficult to tell how much The
debt is, for old debts have been daily coming in
since he went out.
Not only are ten or twelve millions needed, for
Use to redeem Treasury notes. &c. but there are
Florida War debts, Indian trust funds, &c., borrow
ed by Van Buren,, making in all liabilities beyond 80
millions, which must be iNovded for at some time
At the rate Woodbury. goes on, he will acknowl.
edge these $33, 100000, as the Van Buren, debt, in
the course Oflhe year. Certain Locoioco papers
that deny such debt did not publish the Treasury
Report, showing the condition of the Treasury
when VBn Buren, left it, but SO foolish or kna-
wish rs to say that borrowing money now 10 redeem
the old notes issued by Van Buren, is creating n
national Debt. -Caledcnian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
GEOLOGY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

We nre indebted to a friend for the privilege
of looking into DIR. Jackson's First Annual Report
on the Geology of New Hampshire. 1t is very
interesting pamphlet of l64 pages. The Act d.
recting this Survey appropriates $4,000 year for
three years for the purpose. The Survey conlprl-
Zes first, an examination ofthe nature and extent
of the different kinds rocks which form the sol.
id basis of the state. Secondly, an account OF the
nature, and extent, and economical value of the
useful substances which iu the eai tn in the
rocks. Thirdly, il accounts, in a rational manner,
for the phenomenon that present themselves in the
structure of the rocks and the associated minerals.
Under The second head is included II matter of the
greatest importance TO farmers,-namely an inves-
legation OF the nature and capabiy Of soils, aud the
best method of preparing compost manures
which are required for their most successful cult
yaIion. .r- .. ..rH
To an agricultural state like Vermont such n
survey would seem almost Indispensable. True, an
individual, Intelligent enough, may investigate his
own lands, and cultivate accordingly but it re-
quires science and skill not TO be expected in one
farmer OF thousand, while The information is
equally needed by ALL and the thrift of the state
would be immensely promoted by diffusing it a.
inong all 1t is wonder, therefore, that such sur
veys have been undertaken throughout the Union.
No less than 90 among the 26 states have either
made such surveys or have them now in progress.
In New Hampshire DIR. Jackson has made some
interesting discoveries, especially mine of in,-
the only one yet known in the country. r., ..
", Chronicle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23

Iemrerance.-Th progress of the Temperance
reformation is truly gratifying In every part of
our slate and, we may add of almost the whole
nation, the good work is going forward in mum
ner cheering to the heart of every friend of the
human race, and evidence is daily accommodating
that the time is not distant when intoxicating
drinks will be wholly abandoned. In this city the
friends of temperance are untring in their efforts
10 secure the complete reformation of the drunk
ard ms well MS 10 save those Who have not yielded
10 the destroyer. The Tribune of this morning
says:-.N Y Times.
The Washington Temperance Society of our
city has, after mature deliberstion, embarked zeal
ously in the enterprise of establishing House of
Refuge for Drunkards, wherein all who are suffer
ing from the ravages of that dreadful malady,
incompetence, and are willing to escape from
its thradom, mny comfortably remain until their
cure is perfected. The idea is noble one and
we trust it win be warmly seconded by our phi
lnmlropic ctizens. Ii is now rendered certain
that Drunkenness may he cured, for it has been in
hundreds of Instances. Why should not the
healing he as universal as the disease: Friends
of suffering Humanity one year OF Jealous, en-
lightened, self-sacrifcing effort, will nearly exiir-
pate the desolaing monster from the land Who
will hold hack, when the humblest effort is so
ubundantly blessed?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23

"A Liberal OGer A clergyman was presented
10 living in The vicinity Of Glasgow, who
had prothberance between his shoulders arising
from diseased spine, and a corresponding pro-
trLsion OF the chest. The parishioners were OPP
posed to n person of such an ungainly appear
ance occupying their pulpit. The pIesentee heard
Of the dissatisfaction, and being parsonage OF
some huhor aud tact, convened a meeting Of the
malconIens, in order to ascertain their objections.
81 have Heard" said he, that my settlement a
mongst you is not likely TO he agreeable; now, as
am not aware of any objection TO my opinions
or prucilce-my slender abilities for such charge
admit = should just like, us we are all friends,
and brethren, and have only one object 10 serve,
that you would state your objections" One CLAM
ced 10 another, which was as significantly return
ed almost round the vetoisis, aud silence prevail
ed for some time. "Speak OUT said the presen-
tee, " don't be afraid Pm not ready to take Of
fence = when one stammered out, Sir, you sec
-we--you see Sir sim maun speak for my
brethren Lere-dinna like your bodily appear
ance" "Neiiher do ! !" was the reply, sand IT
ye can get i repaired, III he a, half The expense
myself Laird of Logan
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
From the Buffalo Commercial.

The Harvest. In the greater part OF the coun-
try the wheat harvest is ended, and we have no W
some precise data for forming an opinion as to The
product. From a careful examination of all the
statements which have come TO hand, we think
there can be no doabt that, assuming The product
of 1889 the standard, the crop of this year will
I've found less than an average one. In this state
| it will fall off al least one third. In Ohio a 80
there will be deficiency as compared with 1899,
though not so great as in this state Michigan
| and Northern Indiana wi, probably show an ex-
cess. The Middle and Southern States will about
hold their own. Fake the whole country, and we
doubt whether there is now hand any great sur
| plus of bread stufs. An immense quantity of
wheat and -four has been brought into this port
this season, but comparatively very small amount
has reached New York city. II has been stopped
in transiia aud consumed.
The corn erop-one of great value and impor
lance, controlling in inconsideralle degree the
market price OF other proiuois-promises excee-
dinghy we'll On this point all pariiesagree. Po-
| taloes, there is no end of them. Late oats have
done well, and of all other crops excepting grass
which is decidedly short, it may be said they are
| fair.
| The sum of the whole may he thus stated. The
wheat crop shows a slight falling off, MS compared
with 1889 and 1910, and the stock of bread stuff:
on hand is not large. OF corn and potatoes there
now promises to be an excess. Other crops abou
medium.
| From these Ghtas each man must draw his own
| conclusions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23

"A Dismissed Cierk.-The Baltimore Patriot states
that an individual of the name of w. W. Curren,
has been recently dismissed from The land Office at
Washington, where lie had been employed as clerk.
He has published in the Globe very lengthy
communication, upon the subject of his dismissal,
and endeayours TO show that he experienced unjust
treatment and that the cabinet had violated the
principle by wlIich ho says, they are pledged to be
goverened in making removals. Our own opin
ion is thai hlr. Curren shows considerable degree
of hardiiood, when he claims II continuance in
Office, after acknowledging that he had been re-
porter for the Globe, member and eayen secre-
tary ofthe Van Buren, political association, and
patronizer oflhe Extra Globe. These facts ought
to justify the removal Of any officer under the Gov
ernment MIR Huntington informed Mr.C accor-
ding to his account that Mr.. Ewing himself lad
agreed TO remove every clerk, who was found TO
have heen member ofthe political association to
which he had belonged, or had subscribed 10 the
Extra Globe. All RICH; say we.-.4lbany .4dr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23

Progress Of Temperance Augusta ME.
Washington Society numbered 3l5 members the
beginning Of this week, and is almost daily re-
cevng accessions. The Washingtonian of this
week says:
Mt Augusta first organized, hhere have been formed
on Wu>hugtonian principles, not less than thirty
fire societies! composing more than TWENTY
FIVE HUNDRED MEMBERS. AT least fiji
teen hundred of these were hard drinkers, and
over thousand are now reformed dunkcrds!
These facts plainly show that intemperance can
be completely removed from our State, aud with
the united strength Of the several societies. it may
be done speedily. Those who first doubted The
Of our principles are astonisled al the mi
racles they every day behold"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
POETR Y.
CONTEMPT.
ny n, p. WILLIS.

ny n, Y. WILLIS.
hare uHledrRgd contempt. Ii is the sin
That Is engendered earliest in the soul,
And doth beset il like IL poison worm
Feeding on nll its beauty. As il steals
Into the bosom, you may see tho light
OF the clear, heavenly eye grow cold and dim,
And the fine upright glory of the brow
Cloud with mistTust, and the unfet tered lip,
That was as free and changeful as the wind,
Even in sadness redolont with love,
CuTled with the icness Of constant scorn.
II eats into the mind ill il pollutes
All its pure fountains. Feeling, reason, taste,
breathe of its chill corruption. Every sense
That could convey pleasure is benumbed,
Aud the bright human being, that WINS made
Full of rich warm affections, aud with power
To look through all things lovely up to God,
IL changed into cold and doubling fend,
With but ono use for renson-fO deSpise
oh il there is one law above the rest,
Written in wsdom-if there Is o word
That would trace us with pen of IiIe
Upon the unsunn'd temper of a child
II there is any thing that koops the mind
Open to angel visits, aud repels
The ministry of ill-'t is hnmdn lore
God hus made nothing worthy of contempt.
Tho smallest pebble In the well Of truth
Has its peculiar meaning, and will stand
When mans best monuments have passed away.
The law Of Heaven is love, and though its name
Illus boon usurped by passion, md proianed
To its unholy uses through all time,
Still the etornaf principle ispuro;
And in these deep affections that wo feel
omnipotent within us, we but see
Tho lavish measure In which love Is given;
And In the yearning tenderness OF child
For every bird that sings above his head,
Aud every creature feeding on tho hills,
Aud every tree and flower and running brook,
We sec how every thing was made 10 topes
And how they err, who In world like this,
Find any thing to hate but human pride.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23

A man named Thomns Brougham was found
druuk in the street hast highland taken to the
Watch House, where he died from the effects Of
intoxicaIion before morning. Coroner Harris held
facts we're elected. Brongham came TO the city
last Thursday, offering for sale q yoke token and
COW. The cattle he sold to man in Hamburg
and the COW toa man in this city receiving casi,
therefor, The proceeds furnished him the ,neans
of INDUCING in beastly intoxicoon, ending in
death. While the coroners jury were in session,
man from Eden came in, from whom Broug-
ham had stolen the cattle he sold Theft, drum
kenness and selEnurder had followed each other
in quick succession Broughan was an lrishman.
Verdict of the Jury-death by drunkenness and
exposure.-BuGato Com .4dr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23
LAW INSTITUTION OF HARVARD
IN UNIVERSITY.

IL HE Autumn Term Of the Law School will commence
on the 9th day Of August nort.
The design OF this institution is TO afford complete
course of legal education for gentlemen intended for the
bar in either Of the United States The course Of insruc.
ton embraces the various branches Of Public and Cons
tonal Law, Admiralty, Maritime EQUITY and Common
Law with asona illustrations Of orepn Jurisprudence
The active lubors Of instruction shared equally by Mr.
Justice Story who is Dane Professor Of Law in The UNI
vesy, and by Mr. Grcenleaf the Royal Professor of aw
who has the immediate direction and Of
the Law School.
No previous examination for admission but
the student is expected to produce testimonials Of good
character He also gives bond Of 5000 to the Steward
with surety resident in Massachusetts for he payment
of College dues dcpositsSl1 with the Steward.
The fees the rate of S00 per annum and
pucd for any period not less than quarters for which
sum- without additional charge students ha We the use Of
the lecture rooms, the Law and College Libraries and text
books; and admitted all the public lectures the
University They may also study any foreign language in
the University, for $40 per The price Of board
es from 80 25 to So 80 per week and Of room from
10 cents to 81 rs per week Fuel prepared for use, is
furnished, al cost by The Steward.
The academical year, which the Friday
after the fourth Wednesday in August is divided into
terms &C twenty weeks EACH and acaions Of weeks
each, alternately succeeding each other.
Instruction is given by examinations, and oral lectures
and expUsons Of which each Professor gives at least
every week. to the several casses Moot Court is hold
en- in each week. ut which cause, previously gvon out
argued by four Students and opinion delivered BY the
presiding Professor.
students who have pursued their studies in the Law
School three terms, eighteen months who, after hav
ing been admitted the bar have pursued their studies in
Tho Law School for one year, entitled upon the cetf
cate recommendation Of the Law Faculty, the degree
of Bachelor of Laws. In behalf Of the Faculty,
SIMON GREENLEAF,
Royal Professor Of Law.
Cambridge, Mass, July 80. 1871. I6:4w
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-23

that is decided choice of the people, until they
do something that is calculated TO infringe the fun
dninena principles upon which the freedom OF
American citizens is based. ! am n democrat OF
l79o. must he free as the mir breathe. rms
cannot be, and feel pledged to any party IN pol
tics NO Government can be free and republican,
That has not for ts.objec the most profound in
teresls OF agriculture mechanical arts, mnnufac-
lures and commerce. In other words, the whole
system of free, republican government lin my
esmaon) is based on the interests Of the farmer,
mechanic, manufacturer, and merchant, and any act
on the part of Government that is calculated to
impede the equal prosperity of either of these
clusses of our fellow citizens and impair single
link in this perfect chain, oug hit 10 be looked upon
by every freeman, as an infringement Of the free
institutions OF our country. The first word spo-
ken by the Almighty, after Creation was finished
except man. intlmntod in the strongest terms the
destiny OF nan to labor, Il" that God said there was
not man to till the ground" Agriculture soon
found The necessity Of the mechanic aud manu-
lacturer, and from the productions OF these the
merchant is able to facilitate the exchanges OF all
the different productions of various cimates TO
aid the industry of each other, and administer 10
their mutual wants. On this chain OF natural
principles my theory Of politics rests and all 9TH
ers, feel compelled to renouncc. would NOT
lie understood to condemn any party, or entertain
the least hostile feelings towards my party, nor 10
intimate that the rights of citizens, other than
those already named, ought to have no tpace in
this mighty superstructure of political economy.
But do say, these are first aud principal of all
other classes of society that make up this mighty
republic, claim protection under some one or all
of these classes as combined in one indissoluble
chain But | must stop here, for the subject is u
wide one, and may be considered moie in detail
at some future time.
Respectfully YOURS