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l0477

From thousand to ,lOO-a pretty strong majority
in District in which the Wing Press recently e1-
pressed doubt about the result.
From The Wythe Journal.
awe announce with certainty the triumph of Demo
cracv in this good old District. From the returns we
have there is no doubt but Col Hopkins majority
his opponent John w. c. Watson will be much larger,
in proportion to the number of votes polled than
Van Buren's over Gen. Harrison. The whole number
Of votes in this District at the Presidential election
6,Ool, this Spring it will not exceed four thousand
In this county there excitement, and the vote
consequently a lean one; yet we give Hopkins ma
jori,y of one hundred and forty-6v only fifty less
Than Van Buren, majority, while there but little
more than half the number of votes given"
Senatorial District.
The Wythe Journal states, that in the Senatorial
District composed of the counties of Washington,
Lee, Scott and Russell, the Democracy are again
nbant
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

DERMIT place Piano Forte ,our house. npon ,,ia \,
my risk: and, II suits yo., keep i,-ohersse return
before paying for II.
viii ak liz above named privilege land shall consider
favor q ic persons DESTROYS of purchasing really good
Piano Foftes An Individual wanting valuable article
Piano certainly would Of such offer above
E. p NASH Pstersburg, Yd.E
The following are my Agents in Richmond, Of whom my P
may be hadhey receive their supplies direct from New
York: Randolph Co., Booksellers Nam stree.' Charles
asni Professor Of Sains, 10 be found by application al ".
Prrsiro's Schoo.)
Mays ll5--wiwif
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nicMullen' 5 mai.

pretty good majority, considering that the Wing
Press declared, but the other day, that Bekem would
press close upon McMullens heels.
Shenandoah Congressional District.
The Iarrisonburg Register states, that "Fu returns
from all the in the District have not yet been
received but enough s known to warrant US in assur
ing The friends of Mr. Harris. that he has been chosen
represent this district in the next Congress Of the
U. 5. His majority viii vary from 300 to 800. We
congratulate the Democracy upon this result, rs more
talented and unwsverng Republican could not have
been selected to ell this important station.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04
FARMERS, RANK

Il will be seen, by reference TO the following tabular
statement Of the condition of this institution that the
profits Of the Bank amount TO u sum equal, within a
fraction, to ten per cent. of the entire capital AT the
close of the last year, large amount of debt, all that
at the time, considered as likely to be lost
placed to the debit of the contingent fund and there
now Sl43506 20 of profits, the state of the Bank
is obviously good
State Of the Farmers Bank Of Yirginia-ineiudiug
tie Branches on the first day Of iprH, le4l.
Debt oulsandinu Vi. 800, 039 &c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

GREENHOUSE PLANTS NJ AucTIoN.-on TUESDAY,
VI lh Nav will the public sale 81 tue entire sock
of Green House and I!ot House Piants late ct H. e. LAND
RETH nj the Federal street ne collection one
n ,. purchasers who will be afforded every facility for Jack
Ing, II necessary. ,, 80, ,,. : - ,.-
lie, even of The prominent articles IN the collection, which
n,ara Of all sizes Of them large
and ~ nil desirable varieties, them C. Ladreih gene
,,y admitted 10 be the most beautiful Of tie
are IN course Of PREPARATION and may be tansd
=, the seed Implement Warehouse Of d. LAM gETH 4
Co. G street, Philadephl, and apple? don by mail
post paid nay Is-3t
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:SG.O72,6:35 Il

"Taste and ny"-We are indebted to our friend,
John Womble, Esq, of this City, for ham of Bacon
that was cured at the Establishment of Charles
Dufield of Cincinnati. We have duly subjected it to
critical analysis, and pronounce it, according to our
good taste, 10 he capital articejuicy finely favored
bright in colour, and, upon the whole worthy ol the
taste of Ueiiuo himself
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

z Case for dc consultation Of HE Political Fdeufy
Say, that the Political body is sadly diseased. The
Community is embarrassed-the Currency deranged-
What is best to be done: Shall we call in the Quack
to administer heavy dose Of Arsenic 10 the Patient.
Or shall we leave Nature to work lis cure: Shall
We establish tremendous National Bank, 10 bind up
the giant limbs Of this growing country, cen,ralz'ng
an immense moned influence in the North, 10 control
the South for - years-Or, shall leave the States
10 correct their own errors and gradually to reform
their Institutions and impose such restrictions and
hbitions their enlightened experience and local IN
lercsts may impose For one, say to the Federal
Government, "None of your poisonous nosrums-
which fatal to liberty they contrary TO the
Constitution"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

sOlaeT Editor reacarded'-4nother officer remorsd TO
maze eay for "clamOrous demagoeue and partisan!'
.W. Iyfers oaca ,cords in October iasG)
Il, 0ert NJ Riddle Esq, has been appointed Postmas-
ma phtsburg awe cordially agree Says the Bati-
raf,o to all the U. S. Gazette says of him, and
add as The former Editor Of the pttsburg Ad-
d. lac and now of the Pitsburg Statesman, Mr.. Rid
,s,I mas deserved we'll Of his Countrywide has de-
T' 50 well of the Cabinet, TO obtain an Office
haie H. Wing refers TO another appointment, and of a
,b grade too, by way of and anticipation, viz:
,ess:' Pendleton, Esq, (of Cupeper has "been
d. - Russia has been mentioned" This would in
sbo high distinction and splendid reward for one
"sA'a campaign.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

The R. Wing is certainly one Of the most careless,
reckless or mendacious prints in the Union 1t is ut
terly untrue that "the Editor of the Enquirer calls
upon the Locofocos of Mecklenburg and HALIFAX to
mark the fact" that the Wings of Dnwddle voted for
Mr.. Baptist A Correspondent made such remark
We did not. 1t is untrue, that we bear the slightest
malice to MIR. Baptst--that we "continue TO pursue
him with unmtigated magnity," because his vote to
elect Senator eventua,ed in the election Of MIR. Ar
cher We dsclaim all such feelings. Does the Wing
man Judge usby hmself' Does he draw from his own
heart5
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BY Last Evenings Mail.
WOOD COUNTY.

"PdrEersJug, .9prI y
81 hasten to give you the result of our county cleo
ton Precincts all heard from The vote stands thu,
For John J. Jackson Whigl $50
/" Daniel X. Neal [Dem. 353
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04
TIE RALLY

a. We shall republish 81 Friend 10 the .ucrehant
in our next.
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Sales Of nine hogheas Tobacco made by Mr. A. Samuel OF
Caroline county sold Auction, Sockoc Ware ioIse
No. ugs 81 50; No. lmg 81 IS; No g Slf; No T. sl4i
No s. sl2! No. G. Sill; No. :, sl6 No s. siG No 2, So
This crop purchased by Of best mannaetcers
The lovers of good quid may expect something extra fine
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Majority

awe have mettle enemy and they are almost ours =
Another effort, and in the language Of Of the Wing
notices, "Wood County is safe : or rather, SHE VIII
be safe The election will be contested with sanguine
hopes Of success. Indeed think there is but little
doubt that Neal will obtain the seat-So you perceive
that We Democratic ever. HAYS will be elect
ed 10 Congress Ly large majority, and Shnn 10 the
Senate. Many Democrats would not vote for Shnn-
some voted for Spencer, his Federal opponent; and
others would not vote for either
TAZEWELL-2 DELs.
"naide Spring, .7pra 81.
81 send you the result OF our election which took
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Senatorial Election.

sioie,ts majority, 225
Madison District
4 Close Confest-The Fredericksburg Arena says,
IS conceded that Banks has beaten Smith by from 2
70 , majority.
CONGRESSIONAL RETURNS.
The r. Wing is exceedingly annoyed at the political
State Rights Anti Bank Republicans, and "Fe-
eeral Wings. We think, we have adopted the
natural Classification of parties-and no member
has right to complain of it, who recognises the
broad distinction between strict and latitudi-
construction of the Consti,ution-and who admits
That Bank OF the u $, IS the great bone Of conten
lions before the country. The Wing asks whether our
nomenclature twill seduce Gov. Gmer or DIR. Mallo-
~" We are not cunning enough to seduce those gen.
temen, we absurd enough to make the attempt.
We believe that Mr.. Gilmer will under consdera-
ion vote for Bank of the U. S.-diio Mr. Mallory
and ditto Mr. Hunter. Yesterdays mail brings the
following piece of evidence about DR.. Mallory, which
We hail with pleasure:
From the Cd Domiaion.l
NO NATIONAL BASX-We pleased 10 learn that DIR. Malo
madea speech in opposition 10 new National Bank, the
morning Of the election Hampton We also gati6ed to
Know that Of the Delegates elect from Norfolk county IL
std the establishment of National Bank constitutional
tont We consider this question involving the dearest
ss eemenThe establishment ofa Bank will be the end Of
Ppnlar Governments
Whether it please, them conscientious neighbor,
~ho blows hot and cold about the National Bank, and
"no dodges the plain question which we put to him,
a"a VINO will cry up John Tyler to the skes for sign
'nga Bank bill, which this honest, honest Iago knows
" oe contrary to the Constitution of his country,) are
care o We please ourselves and we consult the
,aai nomenclature Of the times, by readoptng the fol-
lowing classification:
e'ae Rights .7nti- Bank Federal Rhigs.
Republicans
francis Mallory. William L. Goggin.
norge b. Cary. John Taaferro.
.ohn W. Jones. John Nj. Bolts.
am u Goods. CuthGert PoacsA.
namuad ". Hutard. Richard ". Burton.
waiter Coles. .3ieraadsr Fl. n. Stuart.
T r M. T. Hunter. George ". Summers-7.
Linn Banks.
-. 4, Harris
George W. Hopkins
Slmad l.. Hays.
Lewis Sieenrnd-lo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

The R. Wing seeks in vain to rally Virginia around
Mr.. Tyler, until he has manifested determination to
support her principles by his acts. II nsks US what
Virginia could have gained by Mr. Van Buren,, which
she cannot expect from her own SOM We answer, al
once, veto upon National Bank that monster ''of
deadiiest hostility" to our institutions. We challenge
the Wing to answer this question; Does il not know
that Mr. Tyler will sign Bank bill; we have not
seen an honest Wing who doubted il-and have even
seen Wing who has the best evidence to satisfy him,
that he will sign it..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

an (HENRY a. WISED
bank man, only under certain qualifcatons--4nti-
distribution, .anti.TarH, &c.)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

sophism is in another passage reued by himself-for
the Governor admits in this very letter. that he did, in
his corrcspondence with Lieut.. Gov. Hopkins,
''lhe broad constitutional ground upon which, mature
reflection he was satisfied the must last BIZ de-
cded and he repeats in this letter the idle and false
abstraction, that he (S "woud be fahess to the spi-
rt of its Constitution and laws if he did not maintain
that all men, Of whatever or condition. are men,
and, Of right, ought to be freemen'-whcn he knows
that these clauses Of the Constitution were put in,
pressly, for the purpose of surrenderng fugitive
slaves and fugitive fcons Even the H. Y Courier ad.
ms, that those who steal our slaves come under this
category; and ought to be delivered on the exhibition
of the proper documents.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-04

certain il il, your Rhig politicians are SOL
LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT
We regret to record distressing accident which be-
fel James w Ford, Wing Delegate elect Of Stafford
and J. B. Ficklen, Merchant of Falmouth, on Monday
evening last. They were leaning against the railing
of the Bridge, the end next to Falmouth and just
between the abutment and the edge of the river, when
the rail suddenly broke, and they were precpltated
backwards upon hard and rocky beach, from he ght
of about twenty five feet Mr.. Ford had his thigh
broken, and was otherwise much injured. Mr.. Fcklin
had no limbs broken but has sustained very severe i'll
Jury. They are both doing WELL and hope will soon
ver-frcderieksJurg Arena Of Friday.
[The report Of yesterday morning was, that both OF
these gentlemen were in great danger
NEW YORK CONTROVERSY.
NJ Gov. Seward 8 letter TO MIR. Patton on the New
York Controversy, is published in the New York pa
pers We shall republsh it forthwith. more jesu-
itical and sophistca statement we have scarcely ever
perused II is idle for the New York Courier and the
Philadelphia Gazette TO take up The weapons ior ms Ex-
ceency for both he and they change the actual issue
These presses excuse Governor Seward because here
was no evidence of the fact hat these teons had sto-
len the slave) or at least not sufficient to warrant their
arrest" and therefore they were discharged ny Hdoeas
Corpus. But it was the Governor the Executive au-
thorty OF the State according to the CONSTITUTION Of
the u. States who was bound to dctirer them up
And this further fact is also kept ont OF vew as set
forth according TO the record by Mr. Paige IN his late
speech in the Senate Of New York:
"The Executive Of Virginia, under mus sectioh OF
the Consttution and under the law of Congress pass
ed to carry it into execution, demanded from the Go
of this State the surrender of Johnson sm.h
and Gansey, as fugiives from justice, charged WIN
stealing slave within The jurisdiction and asa'ns. Tue
laws q Virginia Governor sswid ' ss e nas q
the crime alleged 10 have been committed substantial
y valves all objection to the ,equstion tina. g501unG
and places his refusal to deliver up the alleged iug
tiyes from Justice upon the single ground that the e
fence with which they were charged, was nota felony
other crime within the meaning OF the seaona SIC
lion of the fourth article of the Constitution OF ne
United States The Executive of Virginia under
stands Governor Seward as waving all objection 70
the informally of the affidavit, for he says II the Ieiu
sal TO surrender had been made upon that ground ne
would have removed the difficulty by causing II 70 De
put Gin an unexceptionable form itm, therefore
the ground upon which Governor Seward placed his
refusal to surrender the alleged l"g.'yes from justice,
is the assertion of a principle which, If sanctioned
will apply to all cases Of "a like saiias.s5 and WI" De-
lis in vain. then, for the advocates Of Gov Seward
to screen him by making new and false issue-The
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-06-10
VOLUME 6.-NUMBER Il.

found some OF the natives accustomed 10
The forest, aware Of The fact Those &c.
lquainted with the serpent, call it, "Ulur
Ilampang hari,n or, /" Ular apic, = {ihe fiery
tserpent) fromthe burning pain and mortal
effect Of its bite. So that the fiery SER
pcnt ofthe Scriptures was not an magin-
Hnry creature, though il appears now ex-
tnct in the region il formerly inhabited
( have delayed the present notice, in
hope Of obtaining a specimen, which
could offer as d more convincing proof
than my bare assertion, but further delay
may possibly, with some weaken this tcs-
Etmony on point which appears to have
been long disputed, and which has not
been credited by any Of the Dutch gentle
men employed in collecting specimens Of
natural history Of these parts, to whom |
have mentioned il. learn from natives
however, that this is not the only species
that flies. There is one called Ular
Tadung," with red head and no, ex-
ceeding two feet long, seen sometimes
about cocoa-nut trees, whose bite is in.
stantly mortal, and which has the power
OF flying or rather lcaping distance Of
twenty iathoms, for IS described as not
having the waving motion through the
air Of the one saw N. NJ. WARD.
Padang, lVeSt-codSi, Sumdtra.
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From the London Missionary Herald.


FIERY FLYING SERPENT.
10 the early part Of 1888, native chiel
of Limo MANS, in The vicinity of Padding,
named Tam Basar, in company with an
other person, menloned'to Mrs. A. Il.
Vandenbergh and myself, that they had
just before seen serpent flying, and, as
it was considered dangerous, had killcdit,
We smiled at them as romancing but
they affirmed positively that they had
seen it fly, and offered to take TO it,
We accordingly went and examined il,
and finding no uppendage Of the nature
Of wings, we again laughed at them, as
attempting toimposo on our credulity. ~
They, however, continued positive that
they had seen ii fly, and explained the
mode offying,it had power to renderihe
under part 81 the belly concave, instead
ofconvex, as far as the ribs extended,
whence i derived its support int the air,
whilst its propulsion was produced bya
motion Of the body, similar to that Of
swimming in water. We, however, cons
tinucd ia our credulous and took no fur
Their notice Of tile circumstances.
In Janualy, 1884,, was walking with
Mr.. Z. Rogers ina forest near the river
Padang Bessie, about d mile from the spot
where the above was killed, when stop
ping for amoment 10 admire an immense
tree, covered as with d garment Of crcep-I
ors, beheld d serpent fly rronslt, atthe
height of'fi(ty or sixty feet aboye) The
ground, and light upon another atgtho dis
lance Of forty On fifty iathoals. ltsyeo-
city wasfrupid as d bird, its motion that.
q " serPentsswiriming through water M
i had no appearance Of wings DISCOURSE
was that Of a direct line, with an inclina~
ion oftenor fifteen degrees 10 tho hcri-
ION. appeared to DO three or loar feel
ong. The one killed by the native chiel,ll
vas nbouttho same length, was Of slender
proportions, dark colored back, lightgbg |
ow,ondwas not characterized by any POI I
'uliarity which would make il remarka.
Ilo 10 a stranger.
Thus was ! convinced Of the existence
# flying serpcnls; and, on inquiry, | 4
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LIBERTY, (MI) THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1911.

....m .
upon you 10 get a character. will you
I. me the favor TO examine the cast Of m
] hend?" M
"Sir, take seat, and allow me to tax
your hat" saidthe polite professor Of tn
then newly-broached science.
The phrenologist proceeded in his cx
amlaion, and soon detected a remarkable
prevalence Of prominent organs signifcan
!, OF very ilattcring qualities.
\ snow, sir" said the actor, Il hay,
4 been an obstinate unbeliever in this new
branch knowledge, but you have rcac
my character 50 completely that an
hencelorth = convert. win you now, sir
indulge me in whim, and tell me wha
sthe nature Of my pursuit in lifeg
1 It must be mentioned that the comedian
was remarkable for severe and serious
character of countcnance, contrasting il
peculiar manner with his mirth-provo.
king appearance on the stage.
"Why, sir" said the professor, s'to do
this is not exactly part of my system,
but"
swell now, you must excuse me sir; !
am odd in my whms sometimes, bit
am anxious 70 be thoroughly convinced
regarding this science of phrenology,
and | should like TO be humored upon this
point. lIerei double The amount Of your
charge for lingering my pericranium, and
| will pay it TO yon with pleasure, il
you will do me the favor 10 name my
profession
After good deal Of hesitation. anxious
10 pocket the extra cash, the phrenologist
yenIurcd 10 pronounce his visitor min
isterial professor Of theology
"Whatm said the actor, with start Of
surprise, "are you acquainted with me2''
mo sir, upon my honor!" replied the
professor
"Do you assure me that you have new
err seen or heard OF me belore2'' said the
with impressive solemnly.
Sir, | do with the most profound sim
certify"
sAstonishingp' said the dramatic wag
with a look fpious wonder.
"Then you ard began the phreno
logical professor.
Stop, srl" replied the reverend Thes-
plan; ''now will You tell me whether you
Judge from my serious coun,enance and
the sable plainncss of my habliments, or
from the scientific examinations you have
made OF my natural Developments. Sir,
as an honest man entreat you not 10 de-
ceive me-"
why, my dear sir.'' said the accom-
plished pupil Of Spurzheim, 10 be plain
with you--exeuse me- knew you were
| preacher the moment laid my hand
Ipon your head"
swell, this is decisive," said the actor
With solemn intonatIon and look of
most extraordinary gravity, rising at the
anne time, taking his hat, and pushing
nc double fee before the man Of sci
nee.
~ is my custom TO register the names
prominent individuals who visit my I
lice" said the phrcnologisi;"a nd | should !
'tccm it an especial favor TO enrol yours
nong my patrons" II
"You see il there, sir!!" replied thctall,
ysloriousl looking person, staring YOU !
the face, likethe ghost Of your dcfunct $
cond sighlm and as he walked away he 4
'inlcd to play bill at the door, up 9
which was inscribed, in "iorty-lne I
ca'-"Park 'rheatrc--Beneft Of Sol 6
nth, on which occasion he will appear y
his popular character Of Mawp5rmM s.
~ 0. Picayaac. p
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The Green Room.

The Player and the PhreaOlogist--A
well known eccentric comedian once cal
led upon phrcnologist in the city Of New
York
"Sir," said the actor, 81 have called
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-14

title than such legislative act as pledeed an. am.
pius income OF the Literary Fund TO the amount oI
sXO,oOo to the Colleges and Academies The OH
e0' OF the writer istc call the attention Of the Lit
orery Conventions that are assembling on Ia, sub
lsei OF Education, to the claims OF the Colleges ami
academies OF the State TO public favor. A claim
or these IL not founded alone on the pejses Which,
nave been made, but ON their great inheritance 10
hat portion OF society which cannot avail itself al
'he aINahtages OF the University which il s,npor,
CD wholly by the State aud their grcn, impoft,nrc
!" such oes'nncrs IN learning, as arc not ready 4,
embrace The advantages Of that Institution. L
we regret not receiving the above con,p,ur;.,
''on IRON our esteemed espondent A lttl, Garlic,
-ior we should have taken some pains to have C,,
nhhcu every member OF the Convention ,..,n,I,,
SsSemoeu IN Clarksburg for the purpose of ro,Si
ue'ine INC SUBJECT of Popular Education. with !,
Vopy ol tue number containing It. Il is however
o' yet too late to draw attention TO the subec, as
mere Is yet mass OF labor To be encountered b,,
TIE friends Of thorough reformation of IN, nro..
inefficient system of General Education ,h,n,,ahe
The State. We are heartily gratifed In ,ercs;,..
among those who are friendly disposed to,,o,Is "a,
sn.leci, such substantial adyoe itcs OF tho c,ns.
II. anu nope he will devote "A little moro ,;,. o.,
emnodyins such facts and information which no Is
al command ia regard TO this and TN. Ike sri -,
u, 'he form oil communications, which W, n,o,,;s,
su3" Always hnd place IN our columns The ,r-
N1'e' Clahns oil colleges and Academies will
sIcHA ios 'seh--and we hope QUE brother Ed;,o,s
N'l' exchange with us will transfer the comn,upic,
ron 10 helr columns. We will only add thai n "a
n"'' 'he pen OF one OF the most sensible ami me-
va, .ei' men IN inc Commonwc cath, who has ntoycJ
''''SS' pn'h IN aud out of the Legislature ms L.n,
worthy oil the remark.-lED's. BuILrrts