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abed judge as to the proper course be pursued
wards them hereafter. MERCATCR.
P. Sit may appear, that blame the directors for
the accommodation afforded 10 the community. do
not because no directors would under The craumslan.
ces have acted otherwise than they have dons whou,
incurring universal odium. TliefcfoF i'll \, that
urge that they shall not be at bcrty TO tan pore
commcda'lon than is herein mentioned, &nt Pc have
resumption of specie payments. NJ.
The above is from source, which il 1urp Is to be
from Merchant of great experience Snd profound
reflection on the subject he MISUNDERSTANDING writing
the above, we understand that the Commit Re of the
House are about TO report the LIST of January Sl3
the day OF Resumption. VIII the COMMITTEE then be
pleased to consider the other warning sueS stons
which are contained in the commune alton of etcalor;
Editor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

Died, Saturday the 18th Fcb his father
HErrr cL.Eog>P, infant Of Doctor j. Smith, aged
months and - dayI
This lovely lud, 20 young and fair,
Calid hence by early doom,
Just came 10 show how flower
I'm Paradise would bloom.
Died, at her residence. county Buckingham on We'd
nesday morning. the oh instant in the 10Th year her age Nj.
Scs.S THoal. consor of Cap. John Thomas.
0J The Wing viii please copy.
.7aothcr Revolutionary Soidier rome!
Died, suddenly, The 29h Januay uno during GONZALES
cehce from an attack al Paralysis the residence Mr. John
Do~in IN the county Of Warren, IT, ions WAIEIS aged
years The writer Of this humble respect knew Tie
deceased WELL and proposes attempt enlog:
who knew Inn not would be Of and by
acquainted with HIM would be required truly said
that IN HIM was to be found every requisite 10
iie good man; and. essential for
many admirable traits Of character which pry
limits Dut fortunately he needs the pen The
the hearts of all who knew him. and win long .nibam
ri in their memories Daring that glorious and
abe struggle, which resulted III American independence he
sany with true PATRIOTISM he soudee s
pr,aons and dangers Of the tented field and recouDlng
the surrngs Of the American soder the have been
chasing each other quick down his urrowed
cheeks We dopa tear for his memory and breathe sigh for
his dsconsoae children, who the loss Of their
pareut.
Do The Wauenton, NC, Reporter will please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

The report concludes with the following re solution.
kesoired, That il rxpedcnt 10 provide by law for
The establishment Of Common Schools upon the prn.
c'ples indicated in the foregoing report.
Mr.. RyEs addressed the House at length in support
oil the views contained in the report.
The resolution was then adopted without division
BILLS PASSED.
An act concernig Wilson NJ Carter-An act esta-
blIshing an inspection Of Tobacco in the county Of ka
nawha.
PETITIONS.
BY DIR MOORE, OF citizens Of kanawha 10 be attached
TO The county of Cabel!--By Mr. DANIEL of Mechencs
in The city of Richmond praying that liens may be
granted on buildings for work done and materials fur
nished-By Mr.. CowAS, of citizens of Russell praying
Tor The passage Of law declaring Clinch river public
highway up 10 Johnson Towards mill.
observation-disclosures.
by Mr. fERBv, that leave be given 10 bring in bill
toprotect the oysters Of Northampton county.
The SPEAKER submitted communication from the
Governor enclosing resolutions of the State of New
Jersey the subject OF OF the Tariff laws
number of bills and reports considered
on motion oil MT. CRuTC HfIELp, the House resolved
not to meet on the 22nd-ayes 81 noes %
MIR. BRoADUs offered resolution that the chair be
vacated at21 o'clock, resumed al A. on Mondays We'd
nesdays and Fridays Mr.. HoPKIss moved 10 amend
II by making Il the duty Of the Speaker TO yacate the
char daily. While this resolution and amendment
were before the House, and after number of motions
10 adjourn had been rejected the House having once
found itself without quorum)-Mr MORGAN moved
an adjournment. Carried, fl to 80.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22


VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE Applications for ad.
mission Cadets into the " NJ institute will he received
unt the lst OF July which time the Board OF Visitors Will
appointments. Fifteen Cadets will
appointed by the selection Of Cadet from Of The follow
Ing Senatorial Districts winch either unrepeseHted
will then be- by the graduation Of the Senior Class viz
The Senatorial Districts Of Caroline, Amherst Augusta senan'
doah Halifax Buckingham, Accomac Culpepe Frederick,
Tazewel Gresnbrier Charlotte enrco, Westmoreand, Rock
nshan HARRISON Norfolk Brunswick, King Queen, Fluvan-
Loudonn, Botetourt and kanawha
Besides the above appointments applications will be received
fill the the Cadets from of the
ticr of the State.
The expenses OF Cadet about $50 for twelve mns
The Of Cadet about $3.50 for twelve months
and this includes charge the for s period
for board, tuition and clothing.
The term of service of the state Cadets nee years. Of
the pay Cadet Two years. with the privilege Of completing the
Applicants for the appointment OF Cadet should
whether they unable bear The entire expense Of tho
Cadet and all applications must be accompanied By unequivoca
testimonials of fair moral character while they should also
the age height and physical ability Of the applicant
Applications TO be Addressed post paid The undersigned,
Lexington, Va. FRANCIS II. SMITH,
Superintendent v. VI. I.
Feb. -. a3-lt
~ As this is matter Of both general and local concern Is
expected that Editors of throughout the Common
wealth VIII give insertion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

Joint Committee the part of the Senate to devise
measures TO relieve the distress prevailing the
try-Nlessrs. Piper, Preston, Conrad, Hunton, and
Thompson. (hlr. Piper's remarks hereafierl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22
Adieu, yours, in haste

Mr.. STEyEssoS.-The Richmond Enquirer of yes
terday gives the contest for the chief maglstracy of the
State Of Virginia. 1t appears that although not &C.
,ualiy elected, Mr. Stevenson virtually the choice
oil majority Of the two branches of the Legislature
lie received the highest Vote of any candidate put in
nomination. II required only one rote TO elect him,
and that vote was wanting in consequence of the alb.
sence ola friend detained by sickness, who neverhe.
less came to give his voice for him, but came an hour
too late If, therefore, Mr.. Stevenson has not The
honor OF the Office he has, at least the honor of having
The sufrages of majority Of the constituent body in his
favor GioLs of Ucdnesdau
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22
MarringeS.

Married, the nth instant, by Rev. W. T. Ieaye Mr.
Henry r. JonEs, Of Richmond Miss Stage,
county
Married, the 10th instant residence OF Mrs sav
Ward, by ths Rev. Theodore Pryor, M LorIs BouiDS
The State Senate 10 Miss CArARiNr Z. WAnn all Of Noloa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

Committee of Patrick connty-A. II. billiard, alnr-
tnsville George Hairsion Thomas MITCHELL General
John billiard, John King, Major J. T. Harsto1, c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

TWELL CoGiILL, E.auipE.-Sir As you not an in1
N of State of Virginia. you will please take notice.
that shall a3d March next Chicsburg in the cnHniy
Of Caroline the hours Of o'clock a. H andS
o'clock r. NJ take the dispositions of Arwe Wag!cswoih,
John R. Young Robert > Coleman VIM Gatewood and Others
evidence in suit pending III the Circuit sp
ro Court Law and Chancery for tie county Of Caroline
wherein plaintiff and and Robert cuichded are de-
3lst Of the said month, March, between
the same hours the Office of the Circuit Superior Court o
Chancery the county Of Spotlsania In the town
shall proceed take the dispositions OF Al
bert G. Lucas William Jackson and Others TO be read as evi
dence suit H from the said dispositions
completed the days aforesaid, they WIN he al
iourn.d from day 10 day ill COMPLETED Respectfully.
JOHNSON NEWTON,
February 22nd, lsi2 WV"
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MExIco, Tuesday evening,

% CLOCK, Jan. %, Is42.
Good ne,cs Mr.. Meyer, Secretary of Legation 10
the American Minister, has just called at my room and
informed me that young Combs IS liberated! Santa
Anna this morning sent for him, and gave HIM his Ii.
berty, quite unexpected TO everybody here He was
conducted TO the Minister'S apartments and placed I'M
der his protection, by Santa Annals orders in his own
carriage.
am greatly in hope, that when Mr.. Kendall arrives
which must certainly be in few days, he will also soon
be released look upon the Liberation of Combs as
favorable omen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

S,TAMMERISG CURED.-Persons afflicted with the above
- disease can In from three days. by making
personal application f. Briggs Of 18th and streets.
few doors below theWhig Office.
~ B.-No charge made unless relief obtained.
u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22
LATEST rRnM MENIcn

The U. s. Gutter, Jackson, arrived at Y. Orleans,
brings the cheering intelligence confined in the fol
lowing letter from Mr. Lumsden of the Pcayune, whose
anxious endeavors in his partners BEHALF are like to DO
fayorably consummated;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

nISsOLUTIONThc Co Partnership recently formed between
~ HUDSON x CHEWING, Dentists, IS this day Dissolved
by mutual consent X. y. HUDSON,
b. CHEWING.
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10 r. n. HUDSON having purchased Dr. Chewnines inter
Office his professional services the cizens Of
Richmond and the public generally He may be found few
doors below the Exchange Bank, on Main street
" expect this city the greater pa OF tne
year. pleasure In recommending Dr. mud
nsprisr +. 81. CHEWING.
RI g3-2aw3m
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IlP9tl,S.

DIED. on Saturday. the 18th Fc the residence of his father
HESrY cL.Gog>Y, infant Of Doctor Alonzo smith, aged
his n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-22

OF As this is Of both general and local Is
expected that Editors of newspapers throughout the Common
wealth Will n insertion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
MOST HORRIBLE.

We find the following narrative in the Gin
cinnati Sun. Can it be true; We can scarce
ly regard i, in any other light than as a hor
rible fiction
lthas been matter Of considerable INQUIRY
with the priests OF the day, whether the spirit
world. but generally conceded that the latter
took the lead. In the following instance we
shudder at the depravity of the human heart
wonder at its hardness, and sigh over its OBJ
duracy. Some three years since, family of
the first standing in our city, was called to
mourn the loss of father who had toiled to
amass a fortune for his wife and children.
Scarcely had he been laid in the grave, when
plan was fixed upon by the children, two
sons and daughter, too horrible to think of,
yet too true TO slumber, to abduct the mother
who stood between them and the property OF
the dead father. Accordingly, The mother was
prevailed upon to go 10 the country where
some relations resided. The Journey was
commenced, but on the same evening, the old
lady was returned to this city, secretly taken
to the garnet of theirfamily mansion, and con-
fined III room where no eye could reach blu,
that of the daughter, the usurper of her moth
er's rights. Here, III solitude, this old woman
lay, with just food sufficient to keep her alive
beyond the reach of friends, a nuaa7e on her
mouth to keep her from crying aloud fol
help.
a story was raised some few weeks after
that the old lady had died in the country
mourning was pu, on by the sister and the two
brothers, as well as other relations, who actu-
ally supposed that the old lady and lawful
owner OF the property was dead and in her
grave!
Two years rolled away, and the daughter
and sons are in quiet possession of their il
gotten wealth, when circumstance transpiret
shocking to relate. A person employed abou
the premises, who had often heard or snrmiset
he heard away in the farthermost pari Of the up
per garnet, moaning, SO low, indeed, as TO bt
scarcely thought earthly-about two month.
ago heard the groans more distinctly thar
ever, and became convinced that foul play hat
been used upon some body. He watched til
well assured thatin the dark and ghostly rooms
of this garnet, human form was suffering til,
pains of confinement and vilany. He rouse,
the household; the guilty daughter being alb
sent, rushed TO the spot with light. burs, o
pen the door, and there beheld the miserabl
form of the poor old woman in the last agon,
of death What sight! No pen can de
scribe the scene. Language fails to give al
adequate view of such spectacle!
| On the return Of the daughter, her husban
and friends, by bribery and threats, succeede
in quelling the noise just bursting forth, an
had the body secretly buried, and these devil
incarnate now stand up in the first society j
this very city as pure and healthy patterns O
all that is good and virtuous. Steps are 500
to be taken we learn TO investigate this for
affair, and bring those concerned in it to jus
! tice
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
HERCULES OUTD0NE.

The mos, stupendous effort of human
strength and endurance ever exhibited or that
ever may be again, was witnessed by large
auditory on Monday evening at the Bowery
Theatre. 1t was announced in the bills that
Mons PAUL was to resist the power Of two
Of the strongest horses to be found in New
Y DIRK, on wager of one thousand dollars
The animals selected to pull against him were
pair Of large sized Pennsylvania bred horses,
that arc in the daily habit Of drawing from two
to three tons Of granite at load, suspended
from an enormous truck used for that purpose
Paul, after firing the cannon, weighing 400
pounds, from ltiSshouiers. and ascending the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
NEW S'IORE.
H8MSEI GOODS

ROlB1a1G4H Go BIOGEMIaS
Ts as recommended the Mercantile business at
- his old stand, where he is now receiving an
entirely new stock of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, consisting of the usual variety of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
QUEENESWARE, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
CAPS, LEATHER, WOODWARD, SC, al!
of which having been purchased on the most IA
vorable terms, offered to his old customers and
the public generally, for cash, ona short credit
to pnnctuaf customers, as low as they can be had
by retail in any market in Virginia.
/ have on hand and will keep constantly. a
supply Of the Richmond Cotton Yarns, which
will be sold for cash, at the following prices, viz
s, 6, 7, 8, o, at 95 cents; 10, IL, 10, at 81
13, Ia, Is, l6, at 81 IL and all higher numbers
at 81 25 cents. to those who purchase for cash.
invite. TO call and see for themselves, as am de-
termined TO sell Goods at such prices as will not
fail to please
IT, N. b. Country produce taken in ex-
change for Goods.
Stanton, December I, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
70 PNYSICIANS.

'INIiE subscriber having purchased the exclu
u sive right OF making, using, and vending Dr
Robert Ihompson's Patent apparatus, for The care
IF Prolapsus Ueri, and other diseases, now offers
it to the public with the greatest confteate, and
requests Physicians to call and examine it. Tins
INSTRUMENT has been constructed on scientific
principles, and to any one acquainted with the
Anatomy of the female system, and with the dis
ease which is sought to- be relieved the utility OF
this instrument will be apparent. 1t has the IN
qualified appreciation of the Medical Faculty in
almost all parts of the country where it has been
introduced.
N. b. This Instrument is similar in its opera
ton Mrs. BETTs', and is much cheaper and more
simple. T.. BERKELEY.
We have examined thev instrument constructed
by DR.. Thompson, and also the testimonials of
many Of our most distinguished Physicians, and
among the number, the late Professor Ebere of The
Ohio Medical School, and have no hesitation in re-
commencing il in all cases of Prolapsus Uteri Ga
falling ofthe wouib.) The Bandage also to be
used after delivery, we consider of great impor-
lance in the prevention of this distressing affection,
and in the comfort which it affords.
A. WADDELL,
PHILIP S. CONWAY,
Il. r. SrRIBLING,
EDWARD G. FISHER,
II. REYNOLDS.
h.o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
Dec. /, 1912.
SECOND SUPPLY.
JAGltIAS lilo JUIalME's
-oolo~-


JANIaS lilo JIJRlNGs
S receiving and opening second supply of
STAPLE DRY GOODS, suited to The pre-
sent season, to which he begs leave to call the
ternned to sell as low for cash, as the same aTt-
Giles can be sold by retail any where in Virginia.
He has also, just received another large stock
of FRESH GROCERIES, consisting in part Of
the following articles, viz:
100 Sacks Liverpool fine Sal,-( rery large. J
2 Hhds. St. Croix Sugar.
. :. Porto Rico do.
90 Bags Rio Coffee.
6 IS Laguira do.
6 Java do.
5 Boxes Double and Single Loaf Sugar.
HID. New Orleans Molasses.
2 Chests Fresh Tea-(of good quahty.)
30 Boxes Sperm and Talow Candles.
l Cask Cheese pery superior.
Tierce Fresh Rice, &C., &C., &c.
! THE above goods purchased principally
at Auction, at great sacrifice, for cash. Conse-
9uently, can sell great bargains on the same
terms.
The small profit that charge on my Goods,
will not justify me in selling any other terms,
than for cash only. country produce at cash pri-
ces.
Recollect the place, "HoPKINs' OLD STAND
nearly opposite the Eagle Hotel.-Here the bar
gains are sold.
J. II. JUREY.
! ssY- The highest market price paid for FLAx
SEED.
! December I, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
N u w c. o Q D S .

JOHN G.. Sewers & CO.
"a RE now receiving. their FALL. SUPPLY 81
a DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,, and QUEENS
WARE. together with
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
worth Of Mems, Women's, Girls and Boys
SHOES AND BOOTS,
Comprising:
Ladies' fine Kid, Seal, Morocco, and Calf Skin
Shoes,
Women's stout sewed and pegged Shoes, from IS.
ID. 6s.
Misses Seal, Morocco and Kid Shoes, and Cater
Boots,
'Chldren's and youths Shoes and Bootees large
assortment,
Mems super. Calf and Morocco, scwed and pegg-
ed Boots and Navy Shoes,
Mems heavy pegged and sewed Bootees for farm
hands, very cheap,
Boys stout Boets and Shoes, from 49, to 1876.
Having selected our stock with view to suit
the hard times, we invite only call from town
and country customers to ensure satisfaction.
Stanton, Oct. 6, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

testimony Of az, Eaemy.-The following
just tribute to Henry Clay is from the Angus
ia Constituencies. 1t is worthy Of being
preserved--for it is by no means impossible
that Mr.. Clay will yet be accused of want
Of Southern feeling Oil this same subject.
"IIaving been informed that many OF our
subscribers would be gratifed to see the speech
of MIR. Clay, on abolition, in our columns, VIE
have with pleasure complied with this desire.
Our opposition TO Mr.. Clay's political aspira-
lions, is not of late date but this opposition
never blinded us to the eminent talents Of that
distinguished citizen, and 10 the excellent things
he may have done or said. There is in his
speech, now published, many passages we adj
mire and approve, which are told with feeling
and eloquence. All the harm we wish 10
MIR. Clay is that he would give us the oppor-
tunity to praise him the other great topics
Of the day, inclined to do on the SUBJ
| ject now before us.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08

hreinan's rope feet uppermost TO the flies, b,
means Oh his hands alone, aud other Herculea,
iea's, proceeded to place himself horizontal,
upon strong oak ladder, made f6r the pur
pose, IN order to make the grand effort 'I'ht
horses were led on by their regular stiriver
ana narnessed to rope fastened To PauI's feet
10 inns rope was attached three broad ribbons
or girhs, one of which was drawn tightly
over ms IONS, andihe Others over each should
er.-lhe brace afforded By his feet against
the step oil the ladder, the divided power 81
the girths, and his hold with both hands upon
the upper part Of the ladder. constituted his on
~ resistance To the immense power he had to
contend against.
raui,s body, when thus disposed, rcsembled
h't 81 q maleiactor upon the inQuisitoral rack.
pc afa;ory "a being torn to pieces. When
the colossal horses were brought upon the
Stage, and attached TO the feet OF the intrepid
performer, a sensation of horror seemed TO
pervade every part of the house. 1t was
deemed certain, by those having charge of the
horses, that he would be drawn of the ladder.
The word was given-the harness straighten-
ed-the ladder creakcd and strained; the 9
ropes by which one end of il was secured to
the stage, stretched and threatened to break
the horses, aided by platform upon the stage
with plates to brace their feet, strained every
muscle and vein--the well known voice Of
the drlver,-the lash repeated again and again,
all tailed TO force the enduring champion from
his hold. The shouts of the audience-the
waving Of handkerchiefs, and the withdrawal
OF the horses, proclaimed his triumph. Paul
offered 10 repeat the performance and to resist
with one hand and one foot, but the manager
very properly would not permit it. The au-
dlence were satisfied with what they had seen.
that Paul is beyond all question the most
powerful man in existence.
In order 10 convince the public, that there
was no trick or deception in the extraordinary
exhibition, Mr., Hamblin invited portion of
the audience behind the scenes to witness the
and examine every thing con-
nected with the performance
Dir. Paul next pulls against four horses, be-
sides introducing variety of other new feats
Mons Paul attained his eighteenth year in
March last-N. y Cour. g. Eng.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-12-08
THE WOMAN WHO MARRIED THE WOMAN.

We mentioned yesterday that woman
dressed in the disguise of a man, was arrested
for marrying woman named Mrs. Donnelly.
Strange as this may appear, it is true. She has
wore the trowsers, coat, hat, boots, and all, for
some years past, and has worked at the tinsmth
trade in town for a long period, "on her own
hook" carrying budget on her back; with
all :he utensils necessary for mending old pots
and kettles.
1t is also stated on very good authority that
she voted the wing ticket. in the eighth ward
at the late election. She has passed under the
notorious and unfortunate cognomcn Of John