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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

The Philadelphia Spin, of the Times publishes the
following as a specimen of the poetic talents of ono OF
II, correspondents
THAT gift you gave me for to keep
And not to steal away;
NV heart is vacant, and wheep
lwheep myself away
His tears, seems, decidedly Of the MOVING kind
he next says
"Well, Mary, keep thy stolen heart,
For some mean, growing wretch
To tear thy happiness apart;
For what else can it ctchi'
Another production, kindly sent to a publisher by
some aspiring genius for poetic distinction, being a
lamentation over young man who died from the bite
OF rattlesnake, reads thus
On Springfield mountain there did dwell
likely youth and known full well;
Iefienan Carriers only son,
likely youth, nigh twenty one.
lie went on TO the mountain high
A rattle snake he did espy,
And all at once he then did fell
That pisen critter bit his heel"
These specimens good for other laudes than
Philadelphia. They bear family resemblance to ma
ny production with which are every week favored
and on which we not unfequenty hare postage 10 pay
besides offending the writer his friends for not pub
fishing them. No is more grateful for the contr-
button of good piece of poetry than ourselves, but
angels Of mercy defend US from doggerei
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

In New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore Pittsburgh
Richmond, New Orleans one, two and three theatres
each have been closed within few months. Whether
IN consequence of general conviction that these in
sutons are pests Of society and notorious nurseries
OF vice. or whether disguised with the ndecences on
Inc stage we are not informed but from notices similar
To the following should infer the latter as the cause
iheY have recently got COMEDY at Richmond
caed hntnmony ia Disguise which il, sad 10 he Of 40 n
oe'eht character that h,ed every tine the
attempted To thrust upon the pubic '"~ ''a"'se
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

'"h OhARLIsToWs NuNNEEY.-A petition has again
oesh presented to the legislature Of Mas. remuneranp
"o"cs Tor Inc burning of their nunnery. II may be
iecollec'ed that 1t was destroyed by general coec-
uon oil lie Boston and Charlestown people, with the
scorer connlVance OF the authorities Of the latter place
n consequence Of refusal by the "lady superior to
aNo" an investigation into current report that nun
haa been murdered there and other suspicious crcum.
stances. The request has been most wisely refused
Tor several years and we hope the legislature will no,
only refuse to rebuild tina, cursed Temple Of Inquity
but prohoi's being rebuilt by heCathocs themselves
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

The report ofthe capture of the Capital of the Chi
nese Empire is conradicted. The account is said to
have been COMPOUNDED with that of the capture Of Chu
shan, and i. gently called mistake Quite mistake
truly but was evidently done on purpose by some
miserable of the English press to set the
world on ptoe for circumstances are detailed which
had nothing TO do with the capture of Chnshan
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

Ho0 10 make one Patient under The Common Ills OF
Aye'-head the THRILLING Incident" on our first
page ana fehec' that 1t is but faithful picture Of the
condition OF hundreds and thousands Of our fellow be
ngs and II there is no law to punish such scoundres
as Ellen Barclays husband is, pray tina, one may be
speedily enacted
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

= = 800 ~ .Ut ~ ----, ,ll-- II'H-
Gen. OF ny, moved that Mr.. Bculon's Bin then before
mat body be rccommiiled with instructions 10 the H..
loving effect, which were ordered 10 be- printed
hesol'ed, Iha, the bill be committed 10 thc commit
zee HAT reported Il, with instruct 10 report amend
mems thereto 10 the following effect
Isl 10 distribute the proceeds pf the sales ~ ITO
Publc lands among the several States oflhe Union 90
Just and equitable proportions
81. To grant 10 actual bona hde settlers upon ne
luphc lands Tie night Of pre-cmption 10 any quantity
lhefefeot exceeding One-hal sectoH NJ $40 acres
Guiding place Of settlement! a. tho m.nium price u
- 20 per acre with such provisions ~ shall ui IBIS
night Of settlement and pre-efnpo1 acru. bona Or,
se'efs whose estate at the TINS OF ssrc2.ui shall not
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

Der At LAsr.-As wi! be seen by our COMPRESSION.
a. reports today the secretary Of the treasury acknow
edges tie empty state Of the treasury and IS compelled
10 second the Wing motion Of imposing tanf on GER
ain articles to raise fund. To keep the wheels OF gov
eminent IN motion III. the i,h OF March
What fine accompaniment this confession Is tn his
report Of the state Of the finances so recently made that
II has scarce had time 10 90 the rounds Of the new,pa
per press-and the Presidents message. with all It's
sophi''ry aud descending hypocrisy, in which we were
informed under the executives oath Of Office tina, the
sniy Of The treasury was compeen, ior any emergen
ey o. probable occurrence. Why does no, government
s'a li'e!i OF some portion Of the twenty three millions
Of dollars now in deposi;e with the States which Mr.
Van sursa lhs'sncea a. available funds, instead OF
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

calling for treasury notes and ,ara on imPoria
uons' IL is give such physie than to take IT,
mosi likely.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

Nrw WAY TO sucosr ScHoLAR.-The Emperor Of
China has issued proclamation that whoever will
say an Engil,hman shall be considered an eminent
scholar"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

bosros NoTioS lDoCSLr We have received ano-
'her copy Of this paper, with please NOTICE" No
need Of such request, for j, would 30 impos.ble TO
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-02-02

Inc increase Of the population of the T. s. since the
census OF 1929 is at least four miHions The whole
population is little short of seventeen millions.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-07-24

Also; the east half north east quarter section "a
township %, range east, containing 70 and 70 hpn
dredths acres; was purchased by Malcolm Gilchrst
on ODD Oct 1888, and trf d. to Rob Jemirson-pfsd
Also; the south east quarter section %, township
twentythree, range three east, containing one hun
dred and fifty eight and thiryfour hundredths acres;
was purchased by Arick g. Dickson on 22d October
1888. Printers fee ten dollars
Also the south west quarter and east half of north
west quarter section twentyhree, township twenty
three. range two east, containing 239 and "a hun
dredths acres was purchased by Arick and Dickson
on I'D Oct 1888. Printer fee thirteen dollars.
Also the west half of north east quarter and east
halt north west quarter section 25, township twenty
three range two east, containing 159 and orty-eight
hundredths acres; was purchased by Robt Walker
on 22d Oct 1888, and transferred to Walker and Der.
nard Printer fee ten dollars
Also; the west half south east quarter section %,
township twenty-three, range two east, containing
79 and IA hundredths acres; was purchased by Robt
j Walker on 22d Oct 1885, aud transferred to Walk
er and Bernard. Printer fee eight dollars
Also; the west half of south west quarter of Sec
ton &c. township twentythree, range two east con.
tanning 70 and 45 hundredths acres; was purchased
by Samuel GUN on 22d October 1888, and transfer.
red to James A. Girault Printer fee eight dolls
Also; the east half south west quarter section thr
tysix, township twenty three, range two east, con-
tanning 70 and As hundredths acres; was purchased
by Malcolm Gilchrist 22d Oct 1888, and transfer
red to James A. Girault. Prin fee eight dollars
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
(Debate In be continued
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
I1OODL UT u III y
lS1J,trIUU jan. q.


The Senate reported that they had passed the bill en-
ted-"An act 10 authorize separate election IN eacn
of the counties of Jackson Caroline and Isle OF Wight
with amendments, in which they request the concur
renee of the House of Delegates
They have agreed 10 the resolution for proceeding on
the 18th inst, the election Of Senator to the Con-
rress of the u S. supply the vacancy occasoned by
the expiration of the term of service of VIM O. Rlves,
ESQ.,
The resolution Of the Senate for the appointment of
Joint committee to examine the Banks, was, or motion
of Mr. GREGORY, ordered to be laid on the table.
RESOLUTIONS.
MIR. ERsKryE-That the Committee of Roads and
Internal Navigation enquire into the expedency of so
amending the act entitled act to provide for the con-
slructon of road between Weston, in the county Of
Lewis, and Charlestown, in the county of Kanawha,
as to authorize the Board of Public Works to appoint
two Commissoners-one for each of the counties
through which said road shall pass to superntend the
construction of the same; and that either of the
ties complying with the acquisitions of the said act,
shall be authorized 10 draw her quota of the appropria
ton authorized for the construction Of said road.
Mr. GRrGoRy-That Tie Committee Lunatic
Asylums be discharged from the consideration of the
reports of the Court Of Directors of the Western Luz
natc Hospital.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
- COMMUNICATE

RlCHMON COUNTY.
At Meeting Of the De mocratic Republicans of the
county Of Richmond, held at the Court House, on
Monday, 9TH of January, S4l that being Court day,
Capt. Joseph BelGe4. was called to the Chair, and
Lyme Shackleford Esq, appointed Secretary. Where
upon, the following resolutions were put and unani-
mously carried:
ReSoiefd, That this meeting do heartily concur in the
recommendation of Convention, to be held at King
George Court House, Friday 22ud January, inst,
for the purpose of nominating cand date epresent
this district IN the next Congress, md also to
present it in the State Senate
Resoired, That Col. NJ. +. Breckenbrouah, 3. C.
Chinn, Solomon 5. HUT, Col Jno w Bclfied, Col. B.
D. Rust, Capt. Lyme Shackeford, Or. VIM A. Brock
enDrongh, Col. P. A. Bramham, H. l.. Layton, John
Morris, SEN, Thos. Oldham, Esq, and Richard H.
Lyell be, and they hereby appointed Delegates to
represent the Democratic party Of this county in said
Convention.
ReSo'rcd That not in the slightest degree dis
eouraged at the late temporary overthrow of party,
m the defeat of truly Republican President, Mar
I'm Van Buren, that we have abiding confidence in
the business of cause, and the soundness of
principles, and believe with patriotic Chief Magis-
trae, that The which have been recommended
arc sanitary and Constitutional, and twill receive the
inai sanction OF the People, whose unbiased and fair
y elected Judgment uron public affairs is never ulti
mately wrong"
Reso'cea, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded
TO the Richmond Enquirer for publication.
JOS. BELFlELD, Chairman.
LYME SHAcRr.EFoRD, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs-F,idav, Jan. 8.
DEFERRED DEB4TE.

HOUSE OF DELEGATEs-Friday,J Jan. 8.
BANK OF VIRGINIA
The CLERK read the following resolutions and amend
ment:
Resotecd By the Senate and House Of Delegates, That
the Governor Of this Commonwealth be requested to
appoint such individuals Directors of the Bank OF
Virginia, will vote against the reelection of John
Brockenbrough as President of said Bank.
Reso'red By the Senate and House of Delegates, That
me proxies representing the Stock held 10 the Bank oil
virginia, BY the Commonwealth, by the Board of Pub
lie Works, and BY the Literary Fund.- be instructed to
Fo'e tor no individuals Directors of said Bank who
are favorable to the reelection of the present President
Mr.. Grcgorys Substitute.
fesoseed cy The Ho4se Of Delegates, That it is in
eSpedIent that DIR. John Brockenbrough should be
'IseapPointed President of the Bank of Virginia, and
m those persons representing the interest of the State
Office
After some short and unimportant discussion, the
usseseon of Mr. SMITH of l. Of W., offered the fol-
ipwns as an amendment to Mr.. GREGoRrs substitute,
tee): '"0
"Re'0lred, That the power of he State, in the ap-
f'n'men' OF Directors of the Bank Of Virginia. ought
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
CASE OF MCLEOD.


Tho nresent condition of this is somewhat un-
osr,a;n One account says, he has been let off on
hail But the New York Herald of the 9th states, that
..The trial of Mcleod, the Canadian indicted by the
Grand Jury of Niagara county for beng concerned IN
The burning of the Caroline comes on for trial, ut
Iockport next month. He refused to give bail and
Is now in prison This trial will not only be OF great
importance TO the people on ooth sldes OF Inc oorder
bu will call forth the attention OF the whole nation
On lis decision the most important results may depend
fact;nu The pe.ce of the two countries. If the ar
rorant pretensions of Mr.. Fox are sustained by the
British Government, do not see how quarrel can
be avoided, or why it should be avoided. In the
meantime, we shall despatch reporter to Niagara
county and place full report of the whole trial at
the most early moment before thousands of read
Mcleod If ne comes to his trial, will be fairly tried
under the laws of New York. Ii may turn out that
ob may be proved and that he not present at the
destruction of the Caroline We sincerely wish that
such NAV turn out to be case but he cannot expect to
fare any better, if guilty. than many of our own
citizens, who were apprehended in Canada, and met
the foriei, of their lives Our Government did not
petend 10 interfere with the administration OF their
i.ws They made no remonstrance no threats They
used no such language Mr. Fox has thought proper
,oempoy, without the instructions of his Government
As the Pennsylvania justly remarks:
The truth of the matter is, that there IS no essential
difference so far as Mcleod is individually concerned
between his case and that Of the American citizens who
were taken in arms the British provinces, during the
"sympa,hisng' movements at Prescott The brave but
deceived Won Shoultzc, with six eight of his compa
Mons. was summarily tried before military commits
SION and as summarily executed The defenceless pr-
sOners at Sandwich coldy and brutality murdered
without form of trial by Col John Prince, and even
nnw numbers Of American citizens languishing for
,ha same otfence a, Sidney; but uttered COM
plant, They offended against British laws on the
so;l where those laws operated and were obliged to
,ste the consequences. Mcleod is charged with hav-
ing done just the same where our laws are supreme
and he must take the consequences II his alleged Of
fences can be proved it is idle to hope to save him,
even # the General Government had the power, which
it has not to pretend that he committed murder, arson
and robbery soil, by virtue of Queen Victorias
commission Her authority scarcely sufficient to
cuse the act of midnight assassins in the State of New
York, though the fact having granted such authority
and OF having sent such assassins and incendaries
brings home to her government the charge of most
serious offence against our national rights. New York
settles with Mcleod-the Union must adjust the mat.
ter OF an authorized invasion of territory and
sanctioned and rewarded destruction of property
and murder of our citizens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12


-, opened Up this vein in most happy and
feeling manner he followed by others who did JUS
tee 10 their subjects. After paying the respect TO
these TOPICS which the occasion and the scene render
ed appropriate the company entered upon more con-
yivial entertainments W.T. humor, songs and music,
filed up the measure of conviviay and those pre-
sent will have something more to say OF this visit to
the teockade town, than that they partook ola very
good oyster supper.
But Of the road, which was the main point in ques-
,on-,hough made secondary the table-we may
say that it is in excellent order-that the coaches
rocmy and comfortable-tlat the system and disci-
pllne in the management is compete-and that under
the control of its sensible, practical and energetic
President Mr. r. Coates, it has every prospect of
We NAV add, that the whole company were delighted
with the excursion Yesterdays Compiler
We had The honor of participating OF the pleasures of
this trip. The whole scene was most agreeable. All
party feeling was lost sight of. We were all Vrgini-
ans The Wing and the Republican, the Delegates
from the West and the East the citizens of Petersburg
and Richmond, met to enjoy each other society, and
do honor the spirit and improvement of the State.
Petersburg had commenced the railroad system in Viz
rnia She has extended it further than any other city
in the State. As Baltimore has derived her name from
the monuments which she has erected, Peter sbufg
deserves the name Of the Triple Railroad City of vir-
GINA And we'll she and her citizens, "the men,
high IN nded men, which constitute State as Sir
VIM Jones has nobly sung-well We're all these
freshly remembered in the cups which were emptied
and the toas;s which poured forth. The whole
animated by sentiment and song the voice of the
orator and the music of the two Fro nch Harpers the
fash of wit and the gee of laughter Most of the com
pany returned at 10 o'clock on Saturday night-But
several of the members OF the erslaure remained 10
see that other credtable broad which runs from
Petersburg to City Point
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
Correspondence of the Republican,
OFFICE or THE NEWS,

~ jug
The steamer w. CASTOR, Capt. Barden, has just ar
rived from the South Bay. By her we learn the death
of Capt. w. B. Davidson, Sd Artillery, in consequence
of disease contracted in the everglades.
Lieut.. Col Harvey has started agn,n, IN connection
with detachment Of officers and sailors from Lieut.
Mclaughlin command and party of Marines, under
Lieuts. Sloan and Wilson, for Sam Jones camp. They
are accompanied by the negro John, who wounded
in the former excursion, and Indian prisoner. No
achievement during the has exhibited such patient
endurance, planned with much judgment, and fol-
lowed by such deserved success as this gallant officer
and those associated with him have accomplished A
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
TprrlprpS

Married, the 25h December. Edsel albema,le FHAsE
G. RuFrs, ESQ.,, late Of King William, iss CAhYAs.E ~
third daughter Of T. Randolph Esq, all Of Albeu.aIc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
FROM FLORlDA.
/p,a Enrfcrd1r,,'c GnntLern MnI

7By FcS1crdHy s 50N,HtTH .HH11
SAvASsAH, Jan THE Steamer William Castor,
Capt Barden arrived last evening from ST. Augustine
bringing the following letter from attentive cor.
respondent, dated Sd instant. We have also received
through the same medium the ST. Augustine News OF
the first instant.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12

SITE Of vircnia will stir heaven and sarth to throw
-" Democracy into minority. Let each part Of this
district then be up and doing. There is no time 10
- lost We understand that Sussex has had her
.~,.,;no and appointed her Delegates.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12
TRIP TO PETERSBURG.

"a large company, composed of some sixty or seven
ty members of the Legislature and others, invited by
The Directors of the Richmond and Petersburg Rail
road made trip Petersburg and back Saturday eve
ming on their road to test its condition The start
ed at half past three o'clock and the trip Petersburg
was performed in about hour and half much to the
satisfaction of the passengers. On arriving there, the
company was conducted to Frenchs Hotel where, at
about seven O'clock they sat down to very excellent
supper supplied with of the most delicious vauds
prepared in the best style. Indeed we much sur
prscd to find such bountiful and excellent preparation
on very short notice and for large number. The
last time there participated with large par
" in the enjoyment Of superb dinner at Powes and
from the specimens afforded by the two Hotels we ven
ture to say other ofs size boast two SUCH
"Supper being over, DR. Scott, the Senator from the
Geensvle District called to preside, assisted by
Mr.. Goode of Meckenburg, and u large number OF
toass appropriate the OCCASION were drunk seyerni
OF them introduced with handsome and eloquent re-
marks There was much of soul-leaving and soul
reaching pathos in the illusions to the "reminiscences of
Petersburg, in which the genins of John Thompson,
and of John Thompson Brown and the Petersburg
Volunteers, whose patriotism and bravery IN battle
entitled her the appellation of the "Cockade Of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-12

The discussion of the Virginia Bank resolutions
was again under discussion to-day The Speakers
were Messrs. Gregory, VERIFY and Taylor of Norfolk
Borough, all Of whom were opposed TO the reappont-
ment of Dr. peterborough. At half past o'clock
the House adjourned until II o'clock tomorrow MORN
ing, when the discussion will be resumed.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-07-17
TO OUR PATRONS.

The Publishers pfthe "Denocrat" are eompcIed
tocall upon their patrons 10 make payment Money
matestIe press ~.
culne q ouraubscribers are in arrears for seven
geats,and one ofIhcm has justnow asctained bnt
/ ne does not want The paper. This Ia be sure is
patfaHagshut mol exactly the kind we like 10 have.
Wc ore compelled % pag CasH for materials-lor
ahonr-Flor our bread--for every th,ns and # i
hoped those who are ii arrears Ii The /" Domocrat
wiiimake payment without tito very dsugreeobIe
Necessity oifotrioa.
POss Masters are authorised BY law, "a remit mo-
ney n publishers tree Nj 10 tai ard remittance
" nall my henude Al opr risk.
--A-~-------~---.-----
20 HE feadcr'satieIlliun ispartlcuatly directed
~ ae admirable letter Of Col. Benton onour lirst
pRgt
AFFRAg.+- Al atIray took piace on Thursday
last batwaen Francis Tucker Esq. and AIr. John
Il. smith, boih ol thus place. We give The cir.
cnaslancssas ve hear them On Inc street.
II Il aud thas hIr. Sn.li onAhe snoruiuc IL Inc
ailfny abused and lnAl!lreated his wife. Mrs.
s'pth being sister III Mr. Tucker, Ii FIJI Mn.
ISL salssd upon loredress the wrong. Ahou.nine
o'clock Ahe pallies met ii ihs ferry, md nltor sun.
dry blows "a each side Mr. Tucker shot III.
SmIh uiiha pistol Tie ball entered ia i'm
bfsasliust over Ne heart, but glanced and came
mn lfaesurlng art.
'Ehp wound Y thought no, to DO dangerous.
FReA WAsHiscros; Ne have lhc proceedings
of C1nrrses 4ls 4--a Iiin rtvo Iy,
q aeTr gslns % slowly much talk auu s,s ss0"s
'aali' Ne' single bill ofgencFal interest had pass.
ed. Tue Senate was engaged IN discussing MI
R.ses amendment Il MIR. Gays Bank lin. The
amendment makes the asrn. of tie States necessary
70 the Introduction Of branches within them. /, baS
gwen rise g some very animated and .norv i.
bates Mr. Clay opposes il bitterly: bul Il i though,
Y w' pass The Democratic Senators stand ao,I
andlake no part IN The discussion. reservin. NM,
artillery, doubtless; to attack tic bin when Z NM,
&c brought up for its final passage. Erhe Hooss
was engaged II The discussion Of The Land Dis,r;.
button bill
Congress will probably 1t Tilt laie II A,pps,. L
n Z Sepfcmbrt;and thIs extra session ofony =.
lofm,Iovlng eeourmical Wig administration, NH
cost hepeope scarcely less than million ii dolIars
eoNcoRniA lNrnLncEScEn. M hsye se-
cesed three numbers Of lilo above papef nea,
and well edited but neutral journal published Il
Nidalia Ln., opposite Natchez
We suppose iis editor would wait and see
how lhe wind u going 10 blow before iii ieIs
The world what sortef stuff 10 i mada o.
Success however q the Inteligeacer Whones-
q IT'S tired q neutrality, we win offer L he
right hnnd q lellpwship, ifis#ll come into our
church.