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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
ON THE MANuFACruRE or suLPnuRIc

ON THE MANUFACTURES OF SULPHURIC 4
AClD-rhis important article is principally used in
England foe deconposing Chloride Of Sodium ia the
manufacture of soda nsh. There is manu- actured |
Zoe this purpose alone 45.0oe tons per annum This \
acid formerly To be procured by the distlaion Of
ulphate OF Iron, the liquid which flowed |
over having oily consistence gave il the Of
''oil Of v'triol" This process has heen abandoned
IN England. for many years owing to the fucHy Of
obtaining sulphur a low price.
The lcaden chambers used in the manufacture Of
this article are very capaclons. They are supported
by stone or brick pillars. The largest one IN Eu-
rope ~ nj the Chemical Works of Mr. Muspraii, near
Liverpool Its dimensions are, $40 feet ia length.
\ ! 6 feet in height. and 81 feet in BREADTH
| The ovens, ior consuming the su phur. are gene
rally nj tho end Of the chan.sers. la the centre Of
these ovens are iron tripIns supporting cast irna
BASIN, charged with Nitrate ofPuiash and its dccom
passing Proportion Of strong s,Srhuric acid The
heat irnm the burnin. Sui phur decomppSes the Nj.
tre The Peroxide Of Nitrogen (niirugen I. an, OK.
ygen ~ and sulphurc acid are conducted into the
chombcr by an irOn pipe nj the oriiice Of which
jets OF steam. As these gases come in con.
tact with the waIery vapor n reaction takes place,
and crysiollire compounds is formed of the follow
ing composition:
! sulphurc acid, Oxygen 3. sulphur ~
nitrous acid. Oxygen 3. and nitrogen -
. water.
| Che peroxide Of nitrogen impaired during the
reaction o1e atom of oxygen Ia the suphuric acid
This compound Is destroyed with more steam,
SuPhuric acid is liberated as n liquid anil nini,
gas diseng ,ged, which becomes peroxide OF nilrgeh
again Obtaining oxygen from the air, This beauii-
iul Interchange Of the oIygenous principle goes
TILL the oxygen ofIhe air is exhausted. The spcci6,
. gravity of the acid obtained al,oai IS The al:
Unity Of ihs acid SOr water great found by
1 Psing snme IN n saucer to the atmosphere for q
hours, IL imbbed mDre than one-Ihrd or its weight
CANENDlSI.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
PHAzNA.
MOTIFS APPARATrS FOR Iocouorrvrs

MOTIFS APPARATUS FOR LOCOMOTIVES.
The design OF this invention is TO produce adhe.
sion between the wheels Of locomotive steam en-
gnes, aud the rails Of railway tracks by which such
engines will he enabled 10 overcome the rrsisance
nri sing rUm ascending grades. ice. or OIL upon the
track; II VIII also enable the engineer 10 stop ihe
train IN 'rc suddenly, when meeting oIhcr trains or
Instructions on the road. These Objects are accom-.
pished by the combined application .uf moisture aud
sand 10 the Wheel tires, by means uG a very mplo
bat effective addition 10 the ordinary machinery OF
locomotive. We understand that the improve.
InenI has been submitted N the test Of experiment
and found to he onney successful. Mr.. NJ. SAYS -,
IN n drscTiptiOn of the invention, illustrated by
drawings. now before Us, thai, with so simple an
apparatus urI,ier the momeniary control of the en-.
sneer, and which Inny be affixed TO any engines
ia use, for sum not exceeding sol, such a serious
disaster as occurred on the Springfield railroad
might have been ia great measure prevented; the
frequent accidents of people being run over may ne
avoided and very great expense saved ia grading,
rendering III many stationary steam engines
unuccessary,-N. \. Star.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

FORTUNATE RECOVERY or MoNEY--Ir
wall be rccollecied that few months since Aies4rs
hare DccoPe1. Brokers IN Wall II. were robbed
ny young man, clerk or theirs, whom they had
sem 10 The hank for nine thousand dollars II an.
pears that the young man lled 10 Quebec, where
ne embarked for England. One Of tho parties in
E"resed Immediately took passage in a steamer and
ms we are informed, arrived in England inst in time
10 be on The spot when the young s,yinller reached
mo pom Of his destination. On heine arrested bt
di~slrsed eight thousand seven hundred dollars {
hts LgolieR treasure having disposed Of three hun
ureu d'lnn. The party ~ho went in pursuit re-.
turned yesterday in The Great Western.
". Y. Express
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

Tho laugh Of erulraiion with which The IocoC,cos
received he news Of the veto has gradually f,dsd.
and Their faces have become quite rnolnl again
n change has come DER the spirit Of their dreams.
me transition which their spirits have Undergone
reminds us ola story which wastild u the last ca d.
paign and which IS not napplicabe 10 their present
case.
q Tan loving chap, rambling in tho fields espied
hofse grassing close upon the high bank ola river
u occurred ~ him that 10 push the animal OF the
gahh inio The stream would be very funny indeed.
- delighted was he That no laughed outright at
Ihe pfospcci of such On uncomfortable IL Of laugh
ter It's laugh over he started 20 carry his scheme
INTO execution. Tie approached the horse 20 give
DUN push when The animal quietly lifted his
Heca AMI srui iho practical joker himself souse.
1910 iho stream. ne oSawied out. dripping wet
anu bent almost double By the blow "Ughr'
sad our hero. Il ntn rlsI 4 laughed when ala
was Tie onIy hughing spot in the plny'-Ohio
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
PROCRASTINATION.

III VII spIrt Of this enemy % bnman c,i,b -
Il happiness has reduced ma. y an individual to
poverty. distress, anguish, and death Like FoEv
oeieffing an all important point 30 n more eonrcni
a''' sSa'oh' may lose The opening opportunity Of
serving Themselves nnd others Poocra sii,,ti,- =;
business matters, produces the same spiritio 60
o' health aud many person adopts eyerv errp.o
Iof me neglect Of the one and admission Of The th
W cases 81 incipieni consumption every ortirIo A. -
famed 70 atiJrd relief-bleeding md bl,s,e,,, -,
Fesored io-and the patient Is tortured ~, ooor,-
"o"s aul drugs why sad visitor, edo Won NOT
Wy feases lioarhound Candyf" The answer g.
: VII am not better ia n few days. will
consult my physician" This i done mi bs .,..a
u ni'hor quack medicines" The nersop. Lpo,,,,,,,
hs harmless effects. sends for package toLss (,
uhhhown 10 Tho physician, RECEIVERS health AMI
s"ehgih aRd the doctor boasts Of his sniraculous 70
coVory' iHils suspeciing that u vsaa done by one
packago Of Pease's HOurhouhd candy from Is Dt
vision street.
IN order 10 corobornie The above. you can read
ihe following certificate.
PEASE's CANDY.
bad my family al afflicted with the eropp. anil
every medical attendant dcspared II the reiiefoc
my younger children especially We were ,,,,,o,t.
recommended your inesiimable Hoarhnnnd Cs,J.y
nd The result o. rapd as il was efiicaeioos
The family now enjoy heir usual health. and The
medical attendants have acknowledged its po,ys,f,J
siiicacy upon rhe youngest ne veil as the oilc.,
8. TOWNER 90 Charles ri
JOHN w. THOMPSON e. Co. - Monroe -,
wheeling Va are General Agenn for Peass a Son
ND have Authority 10 appoint sub-aaenis.
c"unlry merchants wishing Pcases Clarified Fs-
ence Of HOurhound Candy ioust remit FOR he oy,o.
Wy ordered ior which liberal discount will be a.
owed. Address J. Pease A. son. IS Division sireet
View York,or ia. THOMPSON A. co
opt ~ l3Monroo g. Wheeling
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
(trom ire Neno Orieaas Piooysnsl
THE SEVEN AGES.


TnE INFANT, Then the clear bright eve
Resembles most us native sky.
Then, ali, tins then the mother knows
Joy to repay her thousand woes.
Fen rs we scan the ether blue.
Looking a crystal water through.
SO sees a mother light and grace
Reflected i'm her infants face;
And thus, since this fair world began,
Smiles tho first. sinless 0ge Of man.
THE scuooLpor! Then young cares begin,
To pioneer a way for sin.
The little ID about n toy
All, little dreams the way'ring boy
How small a thing viii opc the door
For sin md shame 10 rule him DER,
B'yhood, gay, a gliiiering hare,
Through which We future gladness scan,
Dreaming away our brightest days
ln longings 10 DO oil a man.
"And then the LovERS'' Boyhoods ray
is swiftly lost IN beatning day.
UprOused by the enkindling heat.
Now passion moves the heart TO beat;
And Earer evenyhan the boys
Bright visions Of future hour
Are now the yoaih's undream'd Of Joys
BY Love placed. sparkling, in his power;
Nor sooner opes the vista Than
The youth feels proudly he's MAN,
TnS SOLDIER, Now the lovers flamo
Changes 10 passion for name.
Amb ton IN Iunis his throne Of fire.
Rpusing Wild hope and mad desire.
Aud striking forth harsh notes of re
It'll broken IN lis the lovers Tyre.
The heart but now coniented well.
Would now, the widest conquest span,
Aud wishes wun still wider swell
Though this, the fIurth short age ofman.
TUE JUSTICE Now old vanity,
Gazed nj though disappointed eyes.
Sliil THINKS that IL must wisdom he,
To pierce. AT last. the stale disguise.
Now Love pnny fancy seems.
ambition all a Thing ofdrcamS,
Aud th2 "wise saw" and "eye severe"
Are thrown on things Tint once were dear
Thus. through the race of life we've ran,
To the declining age Of nan.
THE SIIPFER'D PANrALooS. Now cIre
Sic KS not the thin and silver'd hair.
The falling step, the moislened eye,
The wrinkled srIw. the parchment cheek,
Ofspceding time, and days gone by.
And nges changing loudly speak.
How looks again the pilgrim back,
Scanning his long and weary track,
From childhood iill proud youth began.
To age aud now decayng man.
LAST SCENE OF ALI" The sun Thai roso
81 glorious. fades into repose
The old man ioiiers feebly on,
With eyes and teeth and hearing gone,
Aud bending double, gropes around,
A, though he saw the spot of ground,
Il meath LeIhean shadows brown,
Al last m peace TO lay him down
Helpless again n he began
O,"whal piece Of work is man.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

USE or PRlNCEs.-Every body knows. We
presume ihai IN Frsncs The Government holds
mpnololyof tobacco, md derives fruna Il a LARGE rev
enue. The Paris correspondent Of the National
In'eigencsr ~ forms us hat The Dukes Of Orleans
Nemoufsaud Aumale. The Kings son-. have taken
unou'y 70 smoking Whereby The practice j.
brought into fashion. Thus the consyooti,o a. a..
weed - grenily increased and the revenue aug
are not altogether useless aher
at IN. T. Con.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

DYSENTERY.-We sorry to un6 ersiand that
dysenIery. Of malignant character. is eIte nsively
prevalent IN some OfIhe nver couAiies Of New York,
above the highlands.
There IS AN inlalbe fr this disease called
"if'Rfe"" Dysehiery Cordial, prepared in Boston,
We have known mulliudes cured by IL, and never
knew II To fail This is compliment which no
other medicine ever before received FINN ns
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT. 30. Isil

Our customers are informed that We want money.
end must have IT, We have therefore prevailed ON
Mr.. Epw,Rp McCULLoUGH 10 take our accounts in
town. and ns We expect he will call upon ircIn Out
once We trust that they Will be prepared To meet
them promptly He will generally be found at lhis
,slice or al n. Clarke & Co.'S brewery.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

4 CURE FOR wARrs--A writes IN b,.
number of The Suuthern Planter gives the e,llo,i,
as certain cure for warts
"Rub the wau two or fhroe lines a.Jav ,,i,t
The juice Oftho uaF wcef a cure will DO effected
iu = week Or ten doys"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
NOTICE-CAsuWAN

4 LII persons knowing themselves To he indebf.
~ ell 20 the subscriber by note or book account
of longer standing Than three months will please
call and make immediate payment, and if not SET
lied by the FIRST day Of November next Ihey will
be put into the hands of on officer for coIIecti,n
without respect 10 persons.
sept. 80 d. M'CINNIs.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

A LONG SFEP--CipL T. hpu. late superinren.
dent OF British trade IN China has been appointed
British consuigencral ~ Texas. lie has only half
The globe To traverse in reaching his new sphere Of
official duly
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

bWOSfTY.-ORe day THIS week. says The
t'.hg,icr DemOcraf. DO working n burr block at The
ba" Mn Stone faciory be- fhs ciiy GEO honey bee.
were hund iu a cavity opened BY breaking 1T a
peco Of The stone They we're torpid bot soon
showed signs 81 lie end aow away. A. they
Voc enclosed in a perfectly ar tight part Of tbs
'i'ne' 'hey must have come from France; bot how
Or when hcy we're thus ancloard. We leave r., M.
SOLUTION Of nlturusts IS 10 the fact there cen be-
no doubt ~
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

THE PENNSYLVANIA DEBr.-The Philn
dephIa T. y Gazette states that the interest OF the
Stale debt Of Pennsylvania will be duly paid.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

II j. reported in the Richmond STAR that General
James w. Prgtam has resigned his office O., the
Bonrd Of Directors on Tuesday. as Cashier Of the
h ink Of Virginia
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
CHE

HNHE ANCIENT REGIME or Annette dc &,
ID Norm. 10y G.. p Il. James author Of Darn.
ley ""Richiliru." II he GiTsy.""The Gentleman Of
The old schoo &c DC. just received md for sole N
THOMPSON A. cos. 10 Ninnrue street. sep30
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

iHc spiders most attcuuafed thread
c'id b. cable to mans tender tie
- 0aBv WV "iotNa'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

TIE HUMAN HEART-.~The hear Is small
ming' bot deslra.h great matters. u b not sunci
sni iw Kites dinner. vet tho whole world /, no,
suiiicicHi yr n"--Hgg0
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30
boz AGAIN.

ME PIC Nc PAPERS. by various hands, edi.
il ted by Charles Dickens. Esq complete h, ,,,,
volnmes, just received and for sale al THOMPSON
e. cos, IL NJ nrue street. cor, an
> A ME SECRETARY or MACCHIAVAIT-.o.-
the Siege Of lorenzo. an historical rfrno,-o
by Daniel Mccarthy, Esq just received and f,r soIo
ut THOMPSON & cos. 10 Monroe street. vbc,o
subscriptions are received for all the popular Peri.
odical works of the day. se,t en-
ME OLD CURIOSITY SHOP and other Tale,
Il by Charles Dickens, Esq. (Brz) With iIluslro.
iiU'is, complete IN one volume. inst received AMI
Tor rale nj THOMPSON Il cos. 10 Monroe street
where may TO had every variety Of stationary on tho
~ St liberal terms. -, 20 0
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

do, lI.N--Caio observed. aho woulI much "a,
,,s,. 80, should inquire why no statue.
10 "in ihau uh Hey utre'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

Gen. CASs has "c"rPicd The invitation Of the Lo-
osioroS Of Philadelphia ~ become a candidate Tor
The Presidency. We are not yet informed how Ben
Ton will relish The nomination hut we think there
could scarcely be more popular one ia their ranks
II he is the nan the Wings zagsi pull together or Q,
dnNNu
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

''"FV y 10 q ItH''IIlIHF TIC NIIUIH lew d1Vs
We learn that The Wing Convention held Mt r.
hz1boihtown. on Tuesday last, nominated COL.
JOHN PARRlOIT as candidate for Senator from
ihs disirld. Mr.. PIrri"u IS to well known in
this district 10 require any notice frOm'ps An We
have no"Io say Is. that every wing is expected to
DO his duty.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

The Mass'llon Gazette has nominated T;inmns
Ewing for President of the United States ia 81.
We have no doubt but there is a Wig IN every
county IN every State ia The Union except Missouri
Arkansas and New Hampshire, that would mako
very good president; yet We see no reason why
they should all be nominated, or why any man should
be nominated now
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-30

The rains for a few days past have ra.ssI the RI.
yer slightly, and there is prospect Of more. We
hope ''see reasonable rise within a few days.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-16
FOR THE ENC UIRER.
- =. $500 =,
q ,rord I'm HE ,r,Sc &c SUMrysuI ~

al ,cord to the ,cise is sufficient"
Can it be possible, that nearly onehaf of the people
of Virginia have surrendered themselves to the abso-
lutte control of the Richmond Log Cabin and Museum
nnto, Arc these central aristocrats, assuming the
name WhgD putfed up with high conceit of their
genitty, and elated by the hope of coming missions
TO South America, and the Lord knows what-Are these
men TO shape the of the representatives of the
people of Virginia all important measures? Honest
country Wings. if yon mean truly to represent Virginia
IN the approaching election Of Senator, take what
you do. Let Rives alone. Let those swallow The
I" bitter pill" for whom it has been gded. Swallow it,
and you are politically dead The Conservative doc.
tors could not you and they would not, if they
could That bitter pill is their poison. They
want it to work death. Let the gded pill pass You
have many among you that can your country
better, and be acceptable to your constituents
Remember that Rves cannot command the respect or
the confidence of the naton-no not of the Wing par
ty Consult the honor Of Virginia, and not the wishes
or the interest of the "gentiemen' of the Museum,
the builders and orators of the Log Cabin. To the
many distinguished men who have already been men.
toned as preferable Rves, would add the of
Cen Bayy and r. NJ. #. Hunter Let Rives alone.
charge you, let him alone. Beware of that selfish
unto, whom ''poIiey has banded with more selfish
and cunning faction, to support man who must even
have lost his own selirespec; and whose only hope is
to be kept alive BY the strong and fiery stmuant of party
rancour. Once more, say, let Rives alone
WARNING.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-16
FOR THE E.NQN7RER.
To the Citizens of the Brunswick District.

To the Citizens of the Brunswick District.
1t has been made known to the citizens of our Con.
gressona District, that Gen. Dromgooe declines
and that we will have to select upon
whom his mantle shall fall and who shall be charged
with the responsible of representing the District
in Congress
1t is not my purpose suggest any person for the
Office but rather to call your attention 10 the necessity Of
action, full well assured that sterling worth and thed
Democratic principic will characterize him on whom
the choice will fall II is the necessary to call
public attention to the Importance OF action at this
e before personal interests shall be brought to bear
in this matter Has the Democracy OF this District
yet to learn that have vgllant and active Toe to
contend with: Are we not posing our hopes OF sue
cess upon unsafe grounds, 80 long as we delay the
only means which could prevent SO fatal catastrophe
the call ola Conventions Should we postpone TINS mat
ter, until haply, the claims of several gentlemen may
clash, we shall then find it easy matter 10 narmohze
This indeed might be of little moment, had we 10 con
tend with an enemy whose lofty bearing would eaa nun
to stand aloof from our family partiates oepIe,
cate colsion-we must stand by union, we shall iali
by division But it may be asked why thus urge tne
Democracy TO action: They but too willing TO rely
upon good cause, and fail to that exerton wncn
alone can save US from inglorious defeat. Inc
events OF the last campaign should teach U.S. that De e
merits OF our cause what they may, action IS necss:
sary TO develope them, that we may awaken an
est in them Already every Democrat must see enough
to awaken his fears and his apprehensons. ne
new Administration is coming into power. change
OF and measures will undoubtedly take place. In
stead of an Independent Treasury, we shall most pro-
baby have National Bank, with capital OF seventy
millions, which, with its power and patronage, ean
shake this Government to its centre-lnstead OF
Tariff to the wants of the Government economically
administered, we shall probably have it raised for pro
lection Let the country remember, that at the mo,
ment of the compromise the Tarfites were pointed
forward to more ominous day, which might ye,
dawn upon their desired object. Who, that Will
glance at the events Of the campaign, can doubt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-16
January Is, 1871
PUBIC MEETING IL SUSsEN.


At meeting of the Democratic party of the county
of Sussex held at the Courthouse thereof Thurs
day the 9TH January, lS4 for the purpose Of taking
into consideration the proprety Of holding district
convention TO nominate candidate for Congress in
place ofthe Hon. F. L. Rives, who has declined re-
election:
On motion of John II. Walker, Col. Jesse Hargraye
was called 10 the Chair, and John w. Potts appointed
Secretary.
The meeting being organized, the following rcsolu
tons adopted:
Resoired, That this meeting deems it cxpedient 10
hold convention at this place at February court he
st Thursday this being the most central county efhc
congressional district for the purpose of nominating
candidate to be run by the Democratic party at the
Spring elccton-und Tint be appointed dele
gates to represent this county in said convention; and
that the town of Petersburg, and the other counties
composing this district, be respectfully requested 10 APP
point deles ates to attend the
The blank was filed with the names ofthe following
gentlemen: John H. Walker, Cyrus +. billiard, John +.
Parham, Cyrus Dillard Jno q. Nloyler, Tho Masscn-
burg l.. Laner, VIM. Briggs, jr., Williamson HOWE,
Nathaniel Ranes, ~ u. {. Heath, Richard II. Parham,
Nj. Moore Robert Kew. John +. Dunn, J. V. NJ Eppes,
John Moore, Edward Z. Land, Jos. W. Mason, Crosha
Graves
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were added
to the delegation.
On motion of Cyrus r. billiard; seconded by J. II.
Walker, the following resolution was adopted
Resolred That have confidence in the talents and
ability of James S. French, and would most re-
spcctully recommend him TO the voters Of this District
suitable person to represent them in the Congress
of the u States but pledge ourselves 10 support the
nominee of the Convention.
Resoired, That these proceedings be published in The
American Statesman, and the Richmond Enquirer re-
quested to copy.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JESSE HARGRAVE, Chairman.
Jous w porrs Ser'rU