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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
~" iicttsatFlls unltns,
In non-nccosslriis ~lilerlas:
In utrI.que chariias.

bfAZII~-It Is understood TO be the intention al
the government to send a full Minister 10 B,oziI
insietd OF tho ;harge HrAhaires hitherto The bigbes,
diplomatic agent representing this country at Bra.
III rms vast empire is rapidly rising into great
err imPor Nnce. and. from all appearances. is des,in.
tiOns
The present Is a peculiarly appropriate time for
extending our relations with Brazil The ,re,,.
oet~eeh Brazil and England expires in 1874. and
the former government II not disposed IN reneu !,
Tor very good reasons too; for while the treaty
admits English manufactures into Brazil at n dDty
~ h'eeh per ceair % makes no provision TOR the oil
mission OF Brazilian productions into England. o,he
man mat The duties shall be no higher than on sim
liar productions from other countries. Under m,
Ieaiy British manufactures to The value Of abou
900, nrc annually imported into BraziI
while the chief staples of Brazil, except cotton. nj,
virtually prohibited in England. There is n s,ror
disposition m Brazil to encourage their own manu-
iaciures' by discriminating snd retaliatory duties
ana England must submit 10 other and more eoual
terms IN the renewal Of the ireaiy-(Proy Jour.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

TIRES YOUNG GIRLS ARnrrrrn =,
New hoik Express states TINT ON wednasi.v Al
herman Leonard informed Alderman p,rIv. n. oc,-
ing mayor pro ten. that On IN. oGernooa -, N'nIs,
last three young grls Of the ages of cleyon. ,h;r,aa,,
and 'onr'een and a half years old. left the house of
III ~ anne ~ Sir. tis"' OF No. 81 Bunk street. to take
cd 10 Their home. NOR can any trace be E,unJ 81
Alderman rurly Immediately commnn;c..
leu inc matter to the police, and Justice Afa,saII
sen several Officers in search Of them. II was as
ce'ained IN The course Oft day. that the aun, of
me young ladies had. in consequence Of some fami.
ly Quarrel, abducted and sen, hem 20 r. s"i
they now are. She was in ronSeouenc. 81.
custody and brought to the ploice. where the e,,h.r
OF the young ladies' appeared, and as The por,;cs
greed To arrange the matter between ,heu,s.lxos,
tile lady was set ai libery.-fN Y paper.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

ruE-DAy MORNING. AUGUST II. Ioil
THE DISTRIBUTION BILL.


Tho Senate have now rr,kcn up lhis tsil. md we
d, not cnie.lnin a serious doubt Of ,s being paSscd.
bat the " hoIe press OF the oouniry aud the voice Of
the reopleo ought To be hrooghi to b-ur To encourage
the friends sud deter the enemies OF n measure OF
such vital importance 10 the States aud the people
The pnly argrmeni urged BY The opponents Of thi,
and all other measures of relief. is the broal user
ton that Il Is a scheme Tor the benefit uf stock gam
blers and ansioorais. That such language should ~
used by "a man OF MIR Bcn,on's character. ~ho ha.
hai a very imperfect idea Of meHn and fnEE' aud
10 rPgstd FOR contruc,- wlrIher public or private
hut that esther Tie more respectable portion OF the
loco Gocos'ia the Senate or tho most ultra southern
wings should oppose It Is passing strange.
These lands were ceded by the Staies 10 the gen
stSl Government for a special purpose. the payment
OF the national debt incurred by tho revolutionary
u,, n i paid. and ia uce DOW demands a return
Of the lands to their rghtlul owners. the States.
Again. II the property was not in the States by
,,ehf. The General Government does not need il. and
che states do need It-anJ furthermore. us the
States originally existed. and the central gov
eminent was formed by their union. they can claim
properly that which the Union has in possession,
which is more serVireable 10 lhom than TO her. IL
Is the duty Of the States TO furnish enough Gr the
uses Of ne General Government. but oil surplus is
theirs.
The federal government has less connection with
she whole people than the State governments. We
have never doubted the power of Congress. under
the Constitution, when deemed advisable by n ma
Joriy. ~ make internal Improvements, but rs a gen
sral policy. we do not consider it prudent, because
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

CRIME ~ NEW YORK-The Ne, Vol r.
yer ssy-"We may with truth add. thai 49,
glng dissatisfaction IN The public mini =, a."
oncy OF the means used IN tins civ - ~
: onne' as vel ne IN The admmist,afioo - ~.
49,. \, s"ould punish a. Bot twelyem,n,b
ing oHy'& The murderer l. vet unJis, ge'shoor-
ulys sgoa helpless female bocnme ~ -,
so,'e 9'focious wfetchi and lmIe more n 80 $50
~ I, Known ihan that 70 was committed R,b1.,
~ enormous magnitude are planned hero 80
''eu up-ihe thieves fret securing 10 tbem,elvc.
7 ~, oi ne piundor-Cnminals even when con
''o'ea somehow ~ he other tor often os~a.os ~.
,men, nc law awarded 10 heir crime. ana
{, ~ "hole' ihe citizen 10 longer feels hat seen
"' pefs's 90 property. whIch o. - The fni
ofgpyeruHen 20 an1rJ. 1rI which i -.
p he well beng Of society
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
SPIRIT OF THE DOMESTIC MApKr, !

AZ SAvANNAH, Lost week there was not a s,le NJ
Souon reported. Stock 1916 bales Upland and asa
oea 'slahu, sales OF Rice at Jia3Ic per 10. Mod
erare supplies ofFlOur were receiveJ-s,l. 81 zoo
bbis Howard street, so bbls. Of s63 cash. 35O nj.
81 and 100 bib. AZ retail o. 1896. Tbc,s w..
three corgoos ofCom received. in aHI OO0o bu.b.I.
two csreocs sold az SIC. and retail ale, f,or,
stores at s5a87c with the supply fully eonoi 10 ,bs
demand. sales Of Baggiag at 2ia24 Coz a 20 a
lncnes Ium weight Bacon continued dull. and onlv
York 2 prem ~
~ hicHNoND, yesterday. Old Flour was o,,,.5
:, 20, receipts ofnew very limited and ,v,u8 eli 4,
Sol Wheat i2Oal25c; Corn 62,65o a Osf. 100.
Inc wing says-'We bad ansthsr fine al, =, ~
Gay night with a succession NJ showers 4, a. n
wiu oe me making oftho corn crop. and worth d,i
y . 'he iarmcn here abouts We hopo the recon,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
MAsSILLoN-wArER POWER

The hiassilon Gazette says TINT the Boar | of Pub.
nc WORKS have decided upon raising scippo Lake.
within ! miles Of that place. 10 feet. rs a reseryoir
ior the Ohio Canal. the outlet or feeder OF which j.
10 De conducted over the hill back or the town, "a
Is 'o aionu a waterfall, for manufacturing purposes,
OF from 20 10 80 feet, making one of lie en-,
water privileges TO be found in the State. This
reservoir Will cover about 1000 acres. is supplied
WIN cool springs. and is expected rather to bene6,
uhan 'n9ure the health Of the place. The Gazette
Is an ehtacy; Il estimates The population of ,bci,
really thriving village at 10000 in ten wears; and
world" W. ""'
we are glad TO see Massillon exhibiting such
o'ishi prospects. IL is a place to be cherished in
the memory of all who have ever known il. and
though It may not fulfil all the expectations of il,
editor It will be a place Of heavy trade and ono o
the first inland towns in the State.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

For tho Pittsburgh Advocate. eIcep, when appli
ed to home controversies and editorial J~angiing, we
have q high respect but really its editor was mos,
lame and imPotent in hs reply to US on the 18th in.
slant We were DESTROYS Of calling him out in a
repatee tosee what his speed end bottom was but
he seems 10 have none. He is as lame as Inc boy
whose smar speech when qusuelling with his play.
fellows was "Your dad has got no orchard" Try
again. man. and " you oaHnot make a better GU,
than you have thus iar,we will be compelled 10 give
yO0 ~ rs a hopeless euse Of Siupidny-ons that wns
fed too long on ibick milk when q boy, and now
takes water Cruel Cor supper. We dare not say any
move 10 him for fear he will hurst his boiler. BY
the bye, speaking Of boilers. We wonder how the
GLIDE Genes on. if Piishafgh keeps such boais
70 CORY on he navigation with she viii son prove
That Pittsburgh 10 not he head Of regular navigation.
we vii lake care Of our subscribers in Morgan.
Town VIII tho permission of him Of The Advocate,
especially o. hey owe no particular thanks 10 Hose
WHO have provided The means Of sinking their pm.
ducc boats IN The M0nourahsla.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

fihE-Aboui six o'clock on Monday evening
names burst irom the windows Of the armory of the
rhiiauelphia and Washington Greys, in the fourth
story OF tho Union Buildings, At the north east coz :.
: ., h,sh'h AMI Chesnut streets. The fire baroi
hereby for some time, and completely RID
fourth story AMI nOT The loss of the two mili,,rv
companies must he very considerably. as also that
Oh the rennsylvania Library Company, oecupying
Tue third story, whose books wero comple,eIv
n'ehehed ny The water. There is ono thousand
uo'iars insurance ON the books. We hear no other
Mentioned. a story was abroad that the fire might
De attributed 10 incendiarism. but it is generally
supposed that it arose from spontaneous Combustion
OF matter in the armory u s Gds.
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Pans. Irir L. ISL

'""INf 'NLI Id 1911.
INFORMATION FOR THOSE II IA COW,
CERN.- All letters 10 Americans should ne ,l;r.c,oI
70 the care Of the Consulate or Legation. o. -r,s
known banker or merchant. Ifnoi, they are-nfirg
\ sight inquiry. usually fruitless-thrown into 4
ueau ooi CT The General Pos, office, where they are
ui'secied. Our Consuls every where received fof
neneshs' OF whose address they are ignorant, mum
oes OF letters which are no, called f,,. ,nJ ~ o..
VISION being made for the postage. the Consuls arc
mus heavily taxed. The postage between England
anu france Is enormous. and disgrnceGul. 10 The
Governments. When persons in America write bv
me steamer To Paris. on their own business. they
snonId coH'nve to pay that charge. The resident in
49,. -. "iy DC glad TO deiray the expense OF wha,
relat,s 10 his own Concerns, but NOT 8, in al 80
Of mere service 10 others.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

HART WORK -hrs hard work n On nm nil
Without leaning forward; and It's hard work Er a
neutral editor 10 speak Of politics without leaning
either ono way or the other.
Its hard work 20 make dinner ofgraps shot, IN.
less u be soaked IN sOmthing like reason.
Hshard work 70 look AZ The sun viii out winkinp:
shG hs hard work TO look At snne girls without
feeling inclined 10 wink.
its herd work 10 do nothing. and have too much
OF u on hand; and ifs hard work 10 collect a debt
OF one who says. "Il pay u tomorrow"
Hs hard work 10 squeeze cider out Of q brickbat.
and rs hard work 70 scratch out IDEAS Coz a oars.
gfsph alter being on a spree for twenty -four hours
US hard work 20 hold lightning by the tail and
will" "o"""s
irs hard work % refuse a GOOD offer AMI ~. ~
81 slHl 70 BE- compelled 10 accept q bad one
Us hafd work Tor many people 10 live; and dopb.
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SENATE.

fhibAY. Aug -, 1851.
pr calhoun presented the proceedings of ms.f-
ns "c'u lh Forsinouth, Virginia. IN relation 10 the
proceedings Of the erta se,,ioB d.,,,,..
bank 90 unconstitutional and oontsnJino r., fbo -
er Of repeal Laid on the table, and ordered !, 4.
printed. "
Nf Menrok. from he Committee ~, the pis,,i.,
Of Columhia. reported Inc ball from Inc Hog.s al
owing hses aad 6rieitures 10 he recovered bos,ro
Iu-"oe' oi,he peace IN violation Of he laws and mr..
finances ofGeorgetoun, without smeoJn.n,. -
vas taken up and passed.
ORDERS OF THE DIZZY.
ne senate then proceeded b the consideraton n
.e orders offho day, beng tho bill 6r The d,.fri.
2u'on Of ihe proceeds ofuse sales Of the pobIie
"e amendment ofMr Archer bonding. VIZ o.
~" t9o 5h section he cIauso makiag Il
nal Improvement "'o'
~ Dl'y. y Nlsbama. offered some oJ-ervsaoos
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
DARING ROBBERY

vi saturday a robbery was committed in the
Je"eiry store OF MessrS Menkens 81 Recorder. ON
Market st, which shows the boldness of The ,o.ne
Who iniesi our city. Al the usual dinner hour one
OF the partner. went 10 his dinner. leaving the clerk
~ charge The clerE set down by the counter and
iei asleep and whilst he slept soms one entered.
"eht oehind The counter and took from the show
oo1 iour valuable gold watches, and eight or nino
soiu ioo chains. The rascal appears to have under.
stood the value OF what he took as he took onIy ~.
most valuable articles in The box and left a qre,t
many other things Of less value. The amount take,
Is ez'imlIed at f"m $500 to 1000. a gentleman
passing. saw the clerk asleep and awoke him. bur
Ihe mischief had been previously perpetrated.-TSt
Louis Republican. u
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N LII FefsIns IN any manner Interested will
- ake notice that all Of the interests of Rel.
'cN MCKEE To property OF every kind. real. personaI
a"u mitedLn possession. reversion. or reminder. all
,h"neS ~ SUITS Ghosts IN action. all claims whe.
iher Of a personal. or partnership. or cornora,a 49,.
d~c'er,Nhereyer any or all Of the same nav no s;,n.
a'ed'oy deed bearing date August Is, IS4I. have
oeSh assigned and conveyed to the subscriber and
nli absolute and Irroyocable power with Interest
oone'red upon him by said Mckee to demand. re-
Eve sue Tor and recover the same. 10 sell. reIeo.,
convey and dispose Of the Interests of mid 49,
VI al persons interested will act accordingly.
Noice - given especially that all the interas,s r.
uhy KIND. &eyey kind. credits or props rtv nersonaI
ano real q all chooses whether in possession or NJ.
b 81 ~9iSh the said Mkee had OF were invested in
"n". OF the firm Of Mckee, Harding a. Co mi
OF the late firm Of Knox and NICK %
me same like foil and absolute manner been con
'eyeu e 'he subscriber and with like nniboritv
JOHN b BAYLESS.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

LOCO FoCO MEETING-A meeting of the
Loco Foco party IN the city Of Albany. was called
i0r Iuesiny last ~ the Argus. the object Of which
was 20 express their opinions upon the measures of
uhe wing administration. The Daily Advertiser
very properly thus described tho sort of p,rS,ns
whose presence was desired. und who Sero invi,eJ
TO attend: wv"
All those who are opposed 10, aud are willing T.,
go Tor the repeal Of, a National Bank. rar which is
10 restore the currency destroyed by Van Bnren and
'acksoii-nll who are opposed To borrowing money
or 10 the adoption of any other means for the nav.
ment OF the NATIONAL DEBrRr incurred by Mar.
TN Van Buren, all who are hostile 10 a TnRtry G,r
revenue or n TARIFF for protection, or TO anv other
eIpedient for replenishing the Treasury. Gsr empti.
co ~ Martin Van Buren, with the aid of the Uovts
inc lia~kinses, the BOyds. the general corruuiion
iund and the Florida war-all who are against IA.
distribution Of the PUBLIC LAND, among the pe,ple
OF The several States. and who are in favor of p1r
giving Them away 10 the three or four States within
winch they liei iG short. oil who are ia favor Of oer.
Petuaiing the hard times, shinplasier currency auc.
'ua'ing prices, low wages Of the last few years and
opposed TO all reIrenchmenI ia the federal expepdi.
lures or reform IN the different departments of Gov.
eminent and oil especially who hold the doctrine
OF eR KEPEALiSG CHARTERS. and VIOLATING cox.
Tracts, are afiectionately enlrenied TO assemble NJ
the Capital on Tuesday evening next, and take mea.
sures accordingly.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
COLLEGE

We have received the published catalogue of the
officers and students Of jefferson College for 1871.
We ac pleased to perceive by IT that the inslitu.
iinn is Furnishing md improving.
During the present year. a valuable and extern
siye addition hos been made To the Philosophical
and Chemical apparatus Of the institution in con-
sequence Of which, the courses Of lectures upon
these subjects will lie illustrated 10y numerous er-
perpnenis.
The students Of the Junior Class are arranged. a
the middle Of the year. into two divisions-on,
scientific. The other classica: the former proceed
ing with the study Of the higher branches Of ana
iyiical mathematics. while the larror reviews Alge
bra. Geometry, T~rigonomeiry. with its practical az
i'icaiions. This division Is also expected tn pursue
rlassicnl studies more thoroughly. Both divisions
intend to the studies Of Natural Philosophy on,
Chemistry. This division is made because il ffe
quenily happens that the studies Introductory h, III,
higher branches Of mathematics, hsvc received such
partial and imperfect attention. as to render it ut
Ieily useless and vain for the pupil 10 make any
attempts to 60 forward with pleasure or advantage
Moreover. many wish 10 obtain degrees. whose pro-
speoiiye pursuits render an acquaintance with the
higher department Of mathematics necessary.
Boarding may I've had IN the College commons
IN private families in The town OF The counrry-on
the farm or in private associations.-and varies from
Sl,l2I TO - per week. Coal is 81 cents per bush
el.-wa,hing. s. per session. College expenses
amount 10 SO per annum, which includes tuition
jlniIOr's services. library. and all contingent er.
pcnses.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

lNADEQUACY OF LANGUAGE-WonJso ,o
poor weaP ms. The most beautiful verses are those
winch we cannot express. Tho diction uC eve,y
language Is Insufficient. and every day the heart Of
man hnds' IN the delhcncy of his senliments. ami
me IMAGINATION discovers in the impressions If yst.
ore nature, things which The mouth cannot embodv
-, ns"oi words. The heart and thought of man
are like a musician driven 10 play iD6niisIv yo,;aJ
music on IN organ which has but few notes. n "a
more advisable 10 be silent. Silence il n re6nsI
P"e'ry at certain moments. II is felt by the snuI
"nd appreciated by God, and that IL e1ouob
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
THE PRAYER or A LONELY HEART

ny FRANCES ANN BUTLER.
I am alone On. be thou near to me,
Great Cod! from whom the meanesi are not f,r,
Not IN presumption Of the daring spirit.
SOARING To find the secrets OF itself.
Wake ! my earnest prayer in the deep want
vi utter loneliness, my God I seek thee
u the worm may creep up to thy fellowship,
Ot uu''' instinct with yearning, rise towards thee,
have no fellow, Father, OF my kind,
-N"ne uiat ne kindred. none companions to me
Anu The vas, love. and harmony aud brotherhood
VI me dumb creatures Thou has made below me
NeNes my sbul with its own, bitter Tor.
Around me grow the trees. each by the other.
innnmerable leaves. each like the other.
Spring birth. aud live. aud fade. and Call together
Beside me blOom the flowers each rosv snn
Hath sisters leaning their fair checks ogains, :,
The birds fly all above me; not alone.
But coupled ia free fellowship. or gathering
A joyous brood, sweeping in companies
The Will blue fields between the clouds-Th,
clouds
Troop IN society each on the other
Shedding like sympathy. reflected light
The waves. a multitude. together run
To the deep breast of The receiving sea
Noihing but hath ITS kind, it, company,
oh 0od save me alone - then let me come,
GOOD Father. TO Thy feet when even rs now,
Tears. that no human hand is neat to wine.
oeronm my eyes. oh wipe them thou nv Father.
Nheh IN my heart, the stores of its affections,
Pllei up, unused. locked fast. are like To burst
The hcShy caskei. that may not contain them
Let me come nigh To thee accept them thou,
Dear Father! iouht Of love! compassionate God,
When IN my spirit burns the light, the fire.
Ihat have made men utter the words of angels.
Ana none IRE near To bid me speak or live;
Hearken' oh Father! maker Of my spirit!
God OF my soul. TO thee I will outpour
Ihe hymns resounding through my lrOublcd min
The signs and sorrows Of my lonely heart,
The tears and Weeping Of my weary eyes;
BE thou M kindrcd. gracious, glorious God,
And hi me for a fellowship with thee.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17

The dccision Of Mr. Sprague Of the U S Court in
The case OF the Lynn Postmaster. published by US
on Saturday, is worthy Of comment. as somewhat
singular The prosecution was for opening a letter
pot IN the post Office for n resident Of the place and
not 10 be carried by mail, but delivered from the
Office. The Judge. it seems. decided that the Of
fence did not come within the statute. This seems
10 US hanging rather close 10 the letter and departing
from the spirit Of the law. IL may, however. be
looked upon but as n breach Of trust. it not being a
TaH Of the duty Of the post master to deliver such
letters.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-08-17
I'D CHATHAMs pIN1o or nnr1rr

DDRD GALATIANS OPINION or POLITE.
N'-Nov ne 10 polteness. many people have
"''mpied definitions Of 30. bat believe "a b. b.st =,
~ N''''n by description. I would. however ven.
,u,o " oal "benevolsnce IN fnaes." or The prefs,
~ ~ 'ihers % ourselves. IN liulo daily. bou,ly
''''enoes In the mme Of life. Bovine. cs.
Compliments, SIT civilides. will never b.
Which must DO easy, unsludfcd. manic
i'infni. no5le and wha, will give fbis b., . m
Dsne'pIent, and hsbitually attentive 20 exer 49,,
verse snd 1--we with you con
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EARn-

y retiring from the late firm. 6r Ire ngr,,.. ~
~ devotng my entire attention % Inc ss1I.m.,,
Of my private aaafr. beg leave n rssnmpeoJ vc'
~ cordially 10 my friends and the ru.iomcss, m ~,
Houses Of Knor n M'Kee. and Nike. U,,I,,g ~
20. NY suooesof', Messrs Harding A. Weidin
they arc gentlemen every way qualified Cor ho
'''teei transaction ni business. anil entitled 90 he
coufdsncs ~ 90 who may have b,.ioos. 4, -
.aci in ths cit,.
' 'hal oe iopnd. EensrRy, during bulinoa hours
" 'h'it Owning foom. MKEE
aug ~