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GREAT sHoT.-The Arkansas Gazette
states, that ITO wild pigeons were killed
at single shot in that region, a short
time ago.
1t is said that all extensive tract Of tin
has been discovered IN Iowa territory. If
such discovery has been made, it is a
valuable one, and will save great deal of
foreign importation.
A man named McClinlock, was killed
on Friday night (l9th inst.,) by the night
train of cars passing over him near Ches-
ter Pa.
A five story brick store in front st. NJ
York was burnt down on Saturday last
and $4,000 worth of Teas were destroy
ed in it. The store and tea were insur-
ed.
A mandatory of Castor oil, has been
established at Alton, Illinois.
The Steamboat Vienna was recently
lost on her passage from New Orleans to
Cincinnati.
Horse Shoe Robinson, dramatized from
ne Novel of the same name, by J. P
| Kenncday of Baltimore, was performed ii
one of the theatres in that city on Mon
nay evening last,
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teaches us to regard our own country
first, and to spurn all aggression from
abroad, whetherit comes in the shape of
warlike demonstrations. or in the more in
sidious guise Of restrictions upon our
trade.
We take the following extract from an
article in the Philadelphia Sentinel of a
few days ago-and we quote it the more
readily because it comes from one of the
organs of the late Van Buren, party, and
moreover because the initials signed to it
denote that the article is from the pen of
ca. INGERsoLL,-a we'll known men,
Der of that party:
Twill begin with stating, that it is as
impossible for this ration to carry on It's
operations, have uniform currency, and
keep out of debt, without high produc-
tive tarfend nat onal bank, as it is impos-
ST lie for this people to live witt out at
mospheric air! We have tried the exper-
imen,, and look at the situation of the
country? View the immense resources
of the country.all swept away by the for
eign debt, the mechanic, the farmer, the
merchant, the factor, all striving to meet
their engagements, whilst difficulties meet
them at every turn! Look at "single
insiance-what state is now more flour
ishing in its general character than the
state of Ohi2 Yet the people of that
state pay twelveper ce"t depreciation upon
their paper in the city New York! and
New York pays ten per cent. difference
in her paper and that of bills Of Exchange
upon Paris and London The Who'll
COMMERCIAL system is wrong-lree trade
is blessing to the abstractionst, but in
reality there is no such thing.
Whether we are right or wrong in as
cribing the paragraph to Mr.. IyGrRsoLr
matters not much-excepl that we would
be glad to see among the intelligent por-
ton Of the Opposition willingness to
unite with the Wings OH these points of
national interests if on 70 others.
BY the terms of our present impost
laws the rate of duties on all imported ar
tleles subject to duty will not exceed 20
per cent. ad ralorem, after July next
When that time arrives we NAV expect to
see, if no change in our system takes
place, large importations of boots, shoes,
hats, all sorts of wearing apparel, articles
of furniture and every variety of articles
now furnished by our mechanics.
Other interests have felt the evils of fall
ling duties and of unequal trade already.
The industrious artisan must not hope
to escape from them in his turn-unless
indeed we are wise in time and take
prompt measures to keep off the ruinous
competition of foreign labour and capital.
both of which would be directed against
our home interests with the view to pros
trate them. The subject must come up
for grave consideration at the approaching
sess;o on of Congress.
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A MlsrAKE.-The Repor. that has
been going the rounds of the papers, that
the Hon. J. Q Adams intended to resign
his seat in Congress seems to be a mis-
take. lie says though the Quincy Patriot
that he shall be ready TO serve his con-
slltuents as their representative to Con-
gress so long as they may require his SER
vices, and his health permits him to dis
charge the duties of the office"
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News Items.

J. Fenimorc Cooper, has recovered
verdict of s$400, against the editor of the
Albany Journal, for libel in criticising
his works. He also had suit last week,
for similar libel, against Col. Webb of
the N. Y. Courier, in which the Jury
were unable to agree.
ABSENCE OF MIND.-A girl once blew
her lover out of doors, and then kissed
the candle So says the Boston Post.
John Quincy Adam opened course
oflectures, before the Historical Society
of Massachusetts, on Monday evening
last.
The Wisconsin wing states that new
lead mine of great value, has been discov-
cred in that territory.
A woman named Mrs. Ford, living
in Lowell Mass, was poisoned to death,
in the following manner. She prepared
dose Of salts for herself and mixed it
with rum, which was in the house, and
which unknown to her had been mixed
with bug poison, and set a side for USE
She took the dose in the morning, and
was corpse before night.
MITCHELL, the former has been found
guilty. One of the jurors recommended
him to mercy.
Ayoung man named Pomainville, near
Montreal, while influenced by liquor, late
" stabbed has father and killed him.
Read it, We young drunkards, and contin-
ue to drink.
Great fire at St. Johns, New Bruins
wick-This town was scourged with an
awful fire on Monday 18th inst. seueaty-
sepen, houses, stores and ware houses and
forty vessels, including five large ships,
were consumed. 1t is hoped that the re-
port has been exaggerated.
Counterfeits.-Do you ever handle any
Virginia money! If you do, recollect
there are counterfeit IS bills, on the Bank
of the vally of Virginia, payable at Lynch
burg, letter A. No 2700.
A GREAT MAN HAS FALrEN.-Et is ru-
incurred that the Hon. Dixon II. Lewis,
Member of Congress, from Alabama, is
dead He was the greatest man that ever
was in Congress, his weigh, being 40 lbs.
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is deeply impressed with the importance
to his country Of the grea, principles of
the Wing party, and whose fidelity to
them is guaranteed, not by pledges Civ
en- upon obtaining nomination, But by
the faithful devotion of his life to his
country's service. Above all, let us have
a man with sound American head and q
sound Anne rcan heart-whose patriotism
instead of dwindimg into the narrowness
of a political sectary, enlarges itself to
embrace and love and foster every inter-
est of our whole country. Let US have
such leader, inscribe his name upon the
glorious Wing banner, and give it to the
breeze, and rely upon it, gentlemen, no.
bile triumph awaits us,
With such 4 leader we defeated the
phalanx of Locolocoism, headed by Van
Buren,, and welding without scruple, for
party purposes,the whole Executive pow
er and patronage of the nation. Shall il
admit of doubt that we can defeat the same
party under the guidance of Mr.. Tyler?
But, sir, (sad Mr.. B. in conclusion
however it may be in other States under
such circumstances, the Old Nor.h State
will again give evidence of her devotion
to the Wing principles for which she was
distinguished in 1875 and l776. Then,
again, will North Carolina-sir, speak
not Of Carolina, not of South Carolina,
but Of NoRTu Carolina--lhen again with
North Carolina, the fearless, the faithful,
the honorable, but moderate State, show
herself true to wing principles, whoever
may desert them!
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a5~As there is rumor amongst some
of our political opponents, (and which for
anght we know, may be believed by some
Of our own party that we have some per-
son employed to write our Editorials, we
have thought proper to get the following
certificate from our printers.
We, the undersigned, printers in the
office of the Cecil Wing, hereby certify,
that P. c. Ricketts,, has to our certain
knowledge, written every article that has
appeared in this paper as Editoral-ttat
they have all been written in the office,
in our presence, and that all who say to
the contrary are guilty of telling false
hood.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1841-11-27

We recommend to the attention Of our
readers, the speech Of Mr.. Badger which
we give to-day It is thoroughly whig,
from beginning to end. AT the time this
gentleman was appointed to a place III
the cabinet, be was but little known in
this section of the country, and much in
quiry was made concerning his talents,
and political standing, on which points
we presume every one is now satisfied.
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THE LYcEUM.-On account of the
unlavorableness OF the weather, there
were but few persons at the Lyceum on
Thursday evening last. Mr.. Jones' lecture
was very able and entertaining one, but
the debate, don't mention 1.-THE de-
baters all apologized by saying they had
not studied the question-Thcir apol O.
gies appeared as though they had no,
been studied either.
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rel of so trilling nature, with so tri1ing
an opponent
We know that one of you once pub
hshcd paper here, and that from want of
nerre, and enterprise, was obliged to give
it up! Does our success incitc your en-
Wy, and prompt your unprincipled abuse2
We know that you attempted TO force
your paper on a number of our subscri-
bers here, and that they were lhanklesshy
returned to you' Is His The cause of
your sorness9 We know that you wrote
letter to friend here, in which you III
timatcd that rs the wings were defeated
in this county. the Cecil Whig' would
be abandoned, and with all undermining
and mercenary spirit, asked him to fur
ther the interests of your paper; and that
letter has deservedIy been treated With
silent contempt! Is this your reason for
Safeguarding us2 And here allow US to
say to you- in regard to your inlmaton
concerning the wings of this county, that
if thus you judge, your souls are too mar
row-too contracted, to measure their
character. They are used to battling
against odds, and the greater the opposing
force, the greater are they, to meet it.
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The susquehanna Advocate says we hi
red lawyer to blackguard him. It's false;
LIST, Because, he has not been blackguard-
ed in this paper. End. Because, no lawyer
has ever written word for our paper; we
have never received scratch of pen,
except in advertisements from o"e of
them.
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The Mechanic -Fhe following beau
,fu article is from "The Carpenter OF
Romen," a popular play:
The mechanic, sir, is one of Gods no.
blemen. What have mechanics not done2
Have they not opened the secret cham
bers of the mighty deep, and extracted
its treasures, and made the raging pillows
their highway, on which they ride as on
a tame stead2 Are not the elements offire
and wafer chained to the crank, and to
the mechanics bidding compelled to turn
it2 Have not mechanics opened the
bowels Of the earth, and made its pro-
ducts contribute 70 his wants2 The fork
ed lightning is their play thing; and they
ride triumphant on the wings OF the NIGH
ty winds. To the wise they are The
flood gates Of knowledge, and kings and
queens are decorated with their handy
works: He who made the Universe, was
a great mechanic.
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BiehneWs Reporter.
Mothers and Daughtcrs.-It was iud

Mothers and Danghters.-It was a judi
cous resolution of father, as we'll as
most pleasing compliment to his wife,
when on being asked by friend what he
intended to do with his girls, he replied,
II intend to apprentice them all to their
excellent mother, that they may learn the
art oGimproving time, and be fitted to be-
come like her-wives, mothers heads of
families, and useful members of society,""
Equally just, but bitterly painful was the
remark of the unhappy husband OF vain,
thougblless, dressy slattern. sit is hard
TO say it, but if my girls are to have a
chance of growing up good for any thing,
they must be sent out of the way of their
mothers example,
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atWM. L. BRENT Esq, who we stated
in our last weeks paper, was at that time,
standing his trial in Washington city,
for forgery, has been honourably acqui,-
ted
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J. Med. FoARD.
JOHN MckIysEy,

We were not led to ask our printers for
This certificate, from any anxiety to salts
fy those who have made the charge to
which it gives the lie, nor from any wish
to claim what we have written, but mere
ly to set matter right, which may as well
be right as wrong; and we now take oc-
cas- on to say. not only, that no person
has assisted us in editing this paper, but
that no line, or syllable, shall ever appear
in it as editorial, that shall not have been
written by ouself, and that we are, and
will be, accountable for all its errors-all
its weaknesses-all its faults.
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arIhe Editors ofthe Susqu ehanna Adj
vocate, have in their last paper, three sep
crate articles abusing us; and while they
leave us unframed, they show in them an
unenviable meanneSS, and an utter want of
truth. We believe that they are fishing
for little notoriety,-thas they are trying
to get other papers to notice them. in some
way or other. We shall not again no tice
them, and we now say to them, send us
no more Of your papers; they are of no
use 10 us; we shall not take them out OF
the post office. When it first came to us
endorsed with your name, we had never
heard Of tive did moi know there was such
paper published under the sun; we ex-
changed with you but shall DO so no more.
iii is the design of your paper to abuse
others; if your readers are pleased and
benefited, by it, why proceed, proceed;
we envy not your course; we will not
.sthrow straw in your way" Oar paper
is intended for different purpose; our
readers expect different kiEd Of reading,
and we shall not stoop to continue quar-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1841-11-27
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHINA.

China is an empire Of Asia, the most
populous and ancient in the world, being
1890 miles long and l,030 wide. Popu-
lation from 300,000,000 to 36O,OOO,OOO.
The capital is Pekin, with 100000 ill
habitants, Nankin 100000, and Canton
1000, 100. China produces tea, 5O,O0O,-
600 pounds Of which are annually ex-
ported from Canton, the only place which
foreigners are allowed to visit. Silk,
cotton, rice, gold, silver, and all the ne
cessares of life, are found in China. The
arts and manufactures in many branches
are in high perfection, but stationary, as
Improvements are now prohibited. The
Government is despotic monarchy. Re-
venue, 200,00O,0O0; army, 100000 men.
The religion is similar to Buddhism, the
chief god beng Fob. The Chinese in
culcale the moral of Confucius, their grea,
philosopher, who was born $50 d. c.
The great wall and canal of China are
among the mighliest works ever achieved
by man. The foreign commerce of China
amounts to S35,O00,000 or S4O,0O0,0OO
annually,the whole of which is transacted
with appoint ed agents, called "IIong
merchants" Foreigners are allowed t.,
live at certain stations or "lacloriesn be-
low Canton. The chief trade is with
England. The first American ship reach
ed China in 1854; now the annual aver
age of United States ships visiting Canton
is 80. The revenue derived from foreign
commerce by the emperor varies from
S4,O00,OO0to $6,000000 According to
MIR. Dunn, opium struggled into China, to
the injury of the people, amounted to
S2O,OOO,O0O annually for several years
past, much of which was paid liz specie,
which found its way to London. The
Chinese language has nearly 10000 char
actors Of letters. The chinese are emf
nent for agriculture, and once every year
the Emperor ploughs piece fland HIM
self in presence of his people.
BickneVs ReDorter.
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HfWe understand that certain Loco

95eWe understand that certain Loco
loco, (wonder!if he hadn't raised his spir-
its up, by pouring spirits DOWN. bestow-
ed upon us sundry cursings, at Foard's
Hotel, last Sunday evening, and swore we
published id lie against him. Don't
think he pays as much attention now, to
cases published in newspapers. as he for
merly did, or he would have discovered
that editors are liable to be prosecuted for
libels. Very true! the poor d-v-ls, are
often unable to pay the damages, but
then there's the jug.
Wonder why he don't come .torward
till we have chance of seeing where the
lie HeM.
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We are pleased TO observe that the
bridge over the river, from Bridge street
to the causeway, is undergoing an exten
sive repair. 1t has needed it for long
time, and it is we'll the commissioners
thought of doing it, before they we're re-
minded by some sad accident, which
might readily have happened on it.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-01-16

We bad expected TO receive letter from Jack
son givlngus a Gall account Of All the uc'P'en'
proceedings Of the Legislature IN time for this
days paper, bat We are disaPPonied-and the
following is all the Information with respect 10
be doiugs Of the peoples servants that We have
20 lay before our readers. Neat week, We may
have something more important.
Monday, January 4lh, was the day for The
convening Of this body, pursuant to adjournment.
The Senate met, Mr.. Augustus, lPresidenI,l
being in the char.
10 the House, the Speaker and the Clerk bohl
being absent, Mr. Mufchson was called to the
chat
Ga Tuesday, the House proceeded 10 vote or
Sp eaker, ond on the first ballot, Mr.. James A.
lexander Yenlress, of Wilkinson, was elected
The vote stood thus Venuess %; X. w. Rob
eris. Of Scott, ~; Joseph Bell, OF Winston 7.
The House next proceeded to vote for clerk
the candidates being Mr.. r. NJ, Corwine, Of va
zoo; Mr.. Taylor, of Kinds; and Mr.. James, Of
Yazoo. After several ballottIngs, Mr.. Corw,ne
was at length chosen, he receiving ~ votes, and
Mr.. Taylor ST. The Speaker and Clerk are
both Wings.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-01-16
pl : : !. - ~ IN, the ORDIy,s

Passed Iluaag 7'sIsI 4. ORDNANCE
De- a-.. s,.., q, gHr's. t1.,,55 .'''r.
- - IS i ~ ,7n' be ant he, -..l Ens Q,-.
lumbus Msss,.arl ''' '''neu .....' r''''as,-
-, -. ~. ne Q1arauune g-or-4
over UNIT OF the Gers, ....-l IA les,.s-
g n u.e.s'ghaiel and snogr = poal ri. 4
race nan Tile beIo0, ~ - ne "Ot - q
-nd. 4 Health Of6csr 49,. ,--ioas N,r,l-I..' Z
guIieS shal be 10 exap,ins Ue apponfs
within The jim, o'neF River CAT ~ ,'s'y S
whether ,bera " The Corpora,,o, 49, a,rl,
contagious L. any case Of Sr,.. p sss-,.
of anS 80. u'sease on Boari aud r. Or ~.
81 'sSse. as Aforesaid he sb, e e 90 sIana,,,
r. ev'denca that such d.. Una any su,i !.
10 . I'm " e len days Previous ha' eIsst
;s 'lan lorthWilh order surh "a. SaH eIanIl,.
e s'oenu' and ifhe is fullv - 70 The Su.,.
o, aSaloresa'd OF any vesse thu, ANU % eSlu1,
10 o" Jays previous been f-s. 1s iTee and =,
y. Co'ntag'on' he shall give 90, 'uy such diva.
S'lns> ION. TO and within he Co-,,es sel Nr
i'eailh Ofhcer shall be aBousd s.piorshon-sia a
Ie pald out OF the Treasury Of ~ - pensahos
uOISrs mt each examination Pollution j..
S,u, NO Steamboat. Barce -,
snan DC permitted IA land w;,b;o o'aef hver tgl
Eorporallon until frs, boardsI '.','I 'he limits \.
q, .' ,b., 0nleer and his written perp' oed y y
,nd. purpose and If any such vsss' 0Ose,
WIN 'le UNITS aforesaid wtbou, s. SI'e aal Al
mission me Captain or other ofcer 'u 0rtsa p,
.nereoi siia De liable 10 fine Of Fs sa'Hg 'h'tr
every hoor soch vessel shall So r.m,;SS oo'ln d
a. o'lef hneS with costs Of sui an5'r 'ecoyerlh.
OF o'her officer having CHARGE off, sny CspIl
s,idii permit any passenger or o,be, y! 'ueh VssS
.hefeirom within the limits of The r pel"a % al
iore Inc authority aforesaid io, ,nch U'p'slob e
DC ooislned, such officer for every .'. ye''s AZ
oe liable to fine ofFds Dollars rsc y" Ou'lC' 'a
4lh. NO passenger or other n...o,,
mlted TO land or come within r. p,tson shal be Dr.
Po.d,'on from any Steam Boat Barre or oS ps ~
Erat nor snaI' any person be permitted i : y
"aru OF any such vessel within The Tm,s ~ g
uh',l Inc Health officers authority for Ls a'o'
Such vessel, De obtained, aud any ners,n :.
ing against this Ordinance, shall for sya.' ~ On
fence II white, be liable 10 fine oC F;G, n Su'a
Imprisonment not exceeding twenty one J I Y
10 be held in custody until the fine and co, u't ~
u slave the owner, master or empoys, = n !
shail be liable to fine of Ten Dollars soJ Il. a
10 De punished with % laShes and imDrians s !,
The hne shall be paid by the master or ow ",r y
loresad Ill free negro, to be fined F'Gy \
lars and imprisoned twenty one hours and ~ (! y
PEELED TO work On the streets of Ibs Co,no, oe 1
the fne and costs be bald. F'''"'u u
9TH. A guard shall be appointed BY n. M.
10 AID IN enforcing The foregoing ordinances,
| BY order OF The Board,
A. II. JORDAN. Ser
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Selected for the Democrat.
SHADE TREES.

BE careful not 10 transplant before the leaves have
fallcn--as soon AFTER as you please.
The trees should be taken from open greaRd-
If taken from the dense forest, they will not bear
the exposure.
Select trees Of second growth, they have better
tops aud better roots than the first.
Transplant the tree entire The leaves are the
lungs of the tree, and affect its growth much as
the roots. The frequent practice ollopping ollhe
tops is very bad.
Be sure and get all the roots. Remember the
small fibres are what absorb nourishment Cor the
tree Strip oil these and The main body OF the root
becomes only contrvance TO hold The tree up, Do
net expose the roots 10 the sun and air longer than
is absolutely necessary. Let them carry with them
asmuch of the old sol as they can hold on TO.
In setting ont he trees be careful 20 make The
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The steam ship Acadia has arrived at Boson,nnd
brought Liverpool and London papers Of the 4th
instant, which is twenty days atel than by former
arrivals.
England has recognised the Independence Of
Texas.
The Queen olEnglond has given birth TO prin-
cess.
MI. Drewry's Bank at peNnth, has failed
Nearly the whole Of the creditors are otthe mid.
ding c asses, having dcposes in 1t from G5t ESQ
The remains of Napoleon arrived al Cherbourg
on the S0lh November. 1t was expected that the
funeral would take place in Paris On the 10Th inst,
The allies have captured 81. Jean D'Acre.--
The garrison contained il is supposed, 5000 men,
of which 1000 were killed, and 5000 taken prison,
ers, It was the grand depot Of Mchemet Ali. A
large quantity Of specie was deposited there, which
was taken, Of course.
A letter to the Editors of the journal OF Com
mcrcc dated at Liverpool the 4th instant, says that
cotton had declined about one eighth off penny -
"bul loI the last four or Eve days, we have had tar
steady demand for dealers and consumers, giving
more frmness to the market"
The old banking house of Wright and Co.
London, has failed for large amount. The SUI
ferers are chiefly Of the old and wealthy classes
moug tho Roman Catholics. This is the house
which was interested in the Illinois loan, payable
in railroad iron, sc. 1t is expected that they
will make good dividend