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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-05-05
WOODBURY. for SALE.

WOODBURY. for SALE. \
nEIaG about % remoE V 10 the Uniyersity i
II offer my residence, called WOODBURY.,
with $40 ACRES or LAND. for sale.
Its situation and Improvements are so well
known il this part ofihe country. thar it is ul-
necessary 10 describe il particularly as any pur-
chaser will probably visit it. ~,
The terms Of payment will be very accom-
modarng H. S. G. TUCKER.
Jefferson county. Va,
August %. Is4lI-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-05-05

Serving Apprenticeship for Wifs ~
The reader may Temembersihat the Dow
seer Countess Of Wesimoreland was one
of the titled personages who visited the
United States last summer. A curious
snecdo.e 10 related Of her marriage. She
wasoniy daughter Of the eminent and i'm
menseIy wealthy banker Child who -four
isbed 10 London about the time OF the
French Resssaiion. When he died be
n ads a will. leaving oil his properly to
his daughter.cn condition that il she mar
red she should marry . mechanic. fbe
commenced lie himself as brewer, } Who
had served regular apprenticeship Ioi
seven years st bis Trade. II she married
any oths. person. the estate Wssffto alish9
ase from her aud her heirs. The then
Yong Earl Of iWes.morelsnd lmet Der BY
chance at ball given on some public Oct
cssion By the Lord Mayor He resoly.
ed, Il she was willing 10 marry him and
% her coassniing 70 wait seven years b
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-05-05

Perseverance, II reeollsct says Sir
]. Darlington, "tofbayes seen 10 Qneen's
County, . Mr.. CLERK, who had been d
working carpenter; and when making a
bench for the session justices At the Court
house, was laughed at-for taking pains in
smoothipgihe plank for The Judges seat.
The carpenter, nothing discbncerted, con-
tinled bis work with special attention.
aDd as fesson for being 90 very nice
in finishing the seat. loosely expressed
bis intention of one fday occupying The
very seat himself. Time Passed on and
the carpenter, assiduous and attentive
both 10 business and to mental culture,
was sfterwMd seen as presiding Judge Oh
the very bench which he had few, y ears
before been so nice ID planeing.p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-05-05

bound himself apprentice 10 Mt. Pol
lock, Z highly respectable saddler il Pic
esddilly and aesudllY learned the trade
He served bis seven years. and exhibited
saddle which be made .lo tbs entire al.
isfaciioh Of the executors under he will
and gave title for fortune. Miss Child
beeame Duchess. and The. mechanics ap.
prentice one Of the MeallLiest Ealfs 81
England. Alter all be served only bal.
as long as poor Jacob--who gave seven
years Of setyitpde for Rachael and seven
more for Lsah-asd did not get 10 much
{ /. Z ms lotdship BY pretty considers.
BILE difference.
GBosion Esrhiag Tianssript.
q IAs H.snss Roies: Sod made -Iha
the wild bird. and the habitations Of men
are made glad bY the song Of tthsfisalher.
I'd niaslrels But above all3ftthet hs1man
voice, that ombines the highes. charm OF
sweet sound with the. inspiration Of
thought, is given for 20 ordinary purpose
Of earthly pleasure. To its whispers or
affection, how grateful inits expression
+of religious devotion, how exalted For
IFS solace 10 trouble, how deadt For its
participation il joy, how ubspsakable!
Ina lecture recently delivered hy Professor
MAEpIr, the following beautiful aPosirophs 70
water was introduced j, n
1.-THE stfer 9Th OF rum give me only
lbe pale water which nature brens down
in the bright chrystal slemblc Of her
cload crested Doun,ains. Give me. when
/ would assail with strained nefsas and
,he arduopsI outlay Of bones and sInews
some amount Of opposition. reared full
and i'm passable in ny path--giye al e on
.ly that pure flow. which followed The
stroke of the Prophets rod give me
that gpsh cool aud clear Ihat fbnbbltd up
before HagsE and I.hmsel 10 the desert
Give me only that auid which lFickle
down the bright sides Of oQr own Amencani
fains--gsthef. into riittils in the woody
uplands, then rolls into broad. beautiful,
ransparentrivers-spre ads into lakes, he
mirrors 10 reflect all tina, Is dark or soft OF
bright Or defpin'the unfalhomed ffma
ment above, Give me these chrystal
streams--lLese cool, fever aAaying waves
in heal,hIor sickness, when the thirst Of
the Iast4atal feaeEshall assail my Yita1s;
give me these watefsfuntortnfe and free
until that moment when shah drink The
waters Of eternal life IT. 1T ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-05-05
nTRs. TRAWru,s

Hsrpers.Fsrry, April 81, fs42
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12
MEXICO

From the last accounts, ii seems that tue IN
Vaslon OF Texas by the Mexicans, Ike theeto-
~ OF the three black crows, has been greatly
exaggerated. The invading army, instead Of
being 2l,0O0 troops in two grand divisions,
turns OFT to have been marauding party Il
about one thousand men, who seized upon s..
Antonio, Pil.aged the town and scampered ca
with their booty as fast as their heavy luggage
would admit of their travelling. Tie Texans
from the last accounts wsfe in hot pursuit.
We publish IN to-d2y's paper Gen. Hoas,
tons reply to Santa Anna. These three su-
gust persoHages, Santa Anna, Gea. Hons.on,
and Gen. Hamilton, seem to be ryalh1g each
other IN the ferceness of their satire, and tbs
force oftheir style.
Mr.. King ofAlabama offered resolution u
the United States Senate calling for the car
respCndence between the oliciaI agsRts oftLe'
two Governments. The MsdsonnR Of the
18th ult., states that the President 4as direct
ed the movement of 800 Infantry, and nearly
400 Dragons to the neighborhOOd Of F3ft
Towson on Red River, to prevent the Indians
west of Arkansas and Missouri rom taking
part in the war between Mexico and Texas,
which they are strongly inclined to do OF &C.
count of some outrages, which they have re-
ceiVed from parties o! Texans.
1t is rumoured in Washington that the Home
Squadron or Part of It has been ordered to
Mexico. and would take out peremptory de-
mand from our government for the surreDdeI
of the Santa Fe prisoners. The impression
seems to prevail in Washington, that We shal
have brush with Mexico.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12

60 We discover from the -
papers that "oLD LowNDEs," has sbsnod
largely in the patronage of her affsc';oes 60
ate son, Governor Tucker. He has -
appointed the Hon. FRANCIS NJ. T,o ,"'s'y
(known here by the familiar copnoroan Z.
"FRANK,") Adjutant General Of No NJ q
siPPi; Col. OLMsTEAD, Commissarv G.4
eral, Mr.. JAMES VIM, Abide CO nea'
and GEORGE STILLMAN, (who by The LIP u
has always been a good Wig ass. o!s
Keeper the Peniientiary; Benz, Wsal
Esq, had already received the anno ~
ment of Keeper ofthe Penitentiarv rF ~
nishing all these officers at the seat n y. We
eminent, together with TalaboIa a. S so''.
ernor of the State, and his sublime H. ~,
ness, General Jesse Speight, dlstpp;.Ssa"5i
as an ex-member ofCongress and p oas
mander of the Peace establishment ON I'm
Carolina militia, as President of tho S- -'
ate, Lowndes may well boast oftbe NJ;
ton she occupies among the other Cp"a
ties Of Mssissippi.-We will venture 4.
assertion that there IS no other countr ::
the State that has the honor Of COUNT -
among her citizens an individual Wis.,
likeness has been thought worthy IN =
placed in the Capitol os venerable ST.
opposite the portrait of Washington. r..
pubic can have no difficulty in de,erm:D
ing, to whom we aIlude.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12
Mr.. CLAWS RESIGNATInn

On the 3lst ult. Mr.. Clay resigned bis GO.
IN the Senate ofthe U. States, which he ~
SO often delighted wrh his thrningelocuenr-.'
and instructed with his statesmanIke md -
Panded views. Mr. Preston appropriately d.
slgnaied this event as an epoch in our Datioo.
al history, and the Senate adjourned. as an ey;
dence of their high respect. The Cone.Dor.
dent OF the Charleston Courier, saws upon FaI;.
ring he spoke about forty minutes with The
deepest feeling. There was much deeD AMI
evident emotion IN the Chamber. Mr.. Benton
was even moved to tears. Upon PR. Caya
concluding, among he first totake his and n.
clprocate his professions of persona. esteem
and kindness, was Mr.. Calhoun. between
whom and Mr.. Clay there had been an ip,.,-
ruPtlon offriendly intercourse for a consider.
bic time
Mr.. Crittenden was qualified and took bis
seat.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12
= PEoS-A&AH1cN
OE BLOCKADE

By The President, Of the Republic of Tszas
TO all whom these Presents shall come
Know ye, that |, Sam Houston, Pres.
dent of the Republic of Texas, and Com.
mander- in Chief. of the Army and Navy,
by virtue of my authority, and the power
vested IN me by law, and fer the purpose
OF more checlually prosecuting the war in
which Texas is now engaged with Mex
lco-do hereby order, decree and pro-
claim, that all the ports Of the Republic
OF Mexico, on its Eastern coast, from To-
basco, in the State of Tobaseo, to Mata-
moras, in the State of Tamau!ipas, includ-
ing those ports, and comprising the mouth
Of the Rio Grande del Norte, and the
Brazos Santiago, and also the inletS, cstu.
aries, and passes Of the Eastern coast OF
Mexico-and from and after the date OF
of this proclamation, in state OF aetuap
and absolute blockade, by the armed YES
sells of this nation. :.
And for the purpose of carrying this
order, decree and proclamation into CON-
plete effect, an armed naval force no" Is
and will be continued to be kept at or pear
the said ports, inlets and passes Of the cas-
tern coast of Mexico entirely sufficient 10
enforce this decree.
For any breach or effort at breach OF
this blockade, the offending vessel an9
cargo will be liable to confScailon anu
the officers and marines ofsuch vessel VIII
be subject The penalties attached 10
breach of blockade.
This decree shall take effect as TO YES
sells sailing from New Orleans, "ilnLh
three days after its publicationln thai Guy,
and within five days as to any neutral ~
within the Gulf Of Mexico-wiihln TWEEN,
ty days as to any port In the Unl'eI
States, north of the Gulf of Mexico anu
in fortyfve days, as TO vessels from sD'
port in Europe.
In witness whereof | have herennO
affixed my hand and the great seal Of Ills
Republic, at the city of Houston this zOla
day of March, in the year of our Lord Oae
thousand eight hundred and forty i've.
and Of the independence of the RePuO''
the 7th.
Signedl SAM. HOUSJoN'
By the President.
ANsoN JONES, Secretary of State
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12
CONGRESS,

The Loan Bill authorizing the disposition
OF the stock at the highest Psice, which can Be
obtained for it, has passed the House Of Rep.
resentatives.
The Recommendation of "CGptGia TSley'
to suspend the operation of the land distnbu-
ton act, has been voted down in 10th Houses.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12
ARCTiS
Columbus Miss. .sprU IA -.

" WE are aurhOrisedto annonr,-
c. A. BRADFORD. Esq, as a s.ns'
date for the Office OfAuditcr, Of the S,.,o H. !,
Mississippi. ''@'e Of
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12

RELIGIoN.-There are no principle Ou'
those ofrellgion to be depended on in ca .
of real distress; and these are able to en-
counter the worst emergencies, and 10
bear US up under all the changes and chan.
ces to which our lives are SUBJECT,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12

A meeting of the Temperance Soeleiy J,
Columbus, viii be held atthe Cumee,isnu
Presbyterian Church in this city on W cant
day evening next the 18th inst at candle Ign'
according to adjournment. Several Geh'i0-
men will address the Society.
10. w. CARROLLs-Stcf
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-04-12

the world aud to the God of battles
we refer our cause to the same tribu-
mails. The issue involves the fate Of
nations-destiny must determine-its
course is only known to the tribunal of
Heaven. lfeTperieace ofthe past will
authorize speculations of the future, the
attitude of MEXICO is more ':problem-
atical than that of Teras.
In The war which will be conducted
by Texas against MEXICO, our incen-
tIves will Fnot be lovesof conquest
it will be to disarm tyranny of its power.
We will make no war upon Mericans
or their religion-our efforts shall be
made in behalf of the liberties of the
people directed against the authorities
ofthe country, and against your prin-
ciples SIR. We will eralt the condition
OF the people to representative freedom
they shall choose their own rulers
they shall possess their property in
peace, and it shall not be taken from
them to support an armed soldiery for
the purposes. Of oppression. With these
principles we will march across tbs Tiio
Grande; and SIR, believe me, ere the
banner of MEXICO shall trium 0hantly
1Oats on the banks of the Sabine. the
Ierian standard;of the Lone Star, borne
by the Anglo--Saron race, shall dis
play its bright folds in liberty's triumph
on the lsthmus of Darien.
With the most appropriate consider
alton,
nave the honor 10 present you my
saluIatlon, SAM HOUSTON.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26
THE NAVY

We believe sc speak the general sentiment 81
the people Of this country when We say that u u
the duty Of Congress 10 take prompt measures for
the increase Of the Navy to such On extent as to
place it upon On equal footing, in proportion 10 our
commerce., with The other nations OF the world
Were there now a prospect Of continued peace. this
would be still demanded for The honor Of our coun-
try, the protection Of our comme roe against The
sggrossions Of pirates and The pr0sumiHous demands
of foreign powers. how much more important is IL
in The present position Of our foreign relations. when
war seems almost inevitable.
One greet reason that our Navy remains n. il IT,,
- The fact that a MAJORITY If the people in The in
terror or even in Our commercial towns DO not see
or directly feel the essential necessity for The IN
crease. W have done. very well, as IL IS say
they "aDd we see no reasnn for as expenditure Of
millions annually 10 support a Navy" Members Of
Congress have. under The ultra democratic notions
that have, oflate prevailed become The representa-.
lives o fpublic opininD, az u appears Ia hem through
The misty atmosphere that surrounds petty county
politicians. They hear nothing said ofa Navy and
much said ef economy. They. therefore, for an
rphemsrial popularity, act upon The policy Of pres
ent economy and future cost and luyishuess. OR
Navy has boon suffered 10 decrease in value and
favor for many years. while our commerce has. dur
ing q portion Of Inc lime vastly increased.
England has a commerce. The aggregate value
of which Is about four hundred millions Of dollars.
besides The bullion received 10 balance The differ
ence IN Trade. always, by her protective po,cy. Boz
her favor France hos n commorcs oftso hundred
and seventy. millions and this Union. "a commcrco
Vorih now. Two hundred and siHly-sIE millions. au-
nually. The tonusge Of England s about Two mil
lone eight hundred thousand Ions. That 0f France
seven hundred and siHy-seyen thousand iour bun
drod andG lisy-nine lous ihat 81 lsis country two
millions ninefy-six ih0usaad four hundred nod nine
~ tons. ffho seamen If Epeland amount 10 One
hundred God sirfy-fvo thousand men. ihoss 81.
france 10 about seventy. thousand nen. the Uoied
Siaies % eighty-fouf thousand men. These statistics
Furnish cufious developemenf n American clnrac-
Yer. While Fronee has one seaman ioorsy Twelve
tons Of shipping. and EngloDd one " every sixteen
tens. W have eply one 70 every twenty-five tons
England bss on available naval s1ce sfope hundred
ord four line Of Battle shipa. sighty-sK fIgaiss end
more Than Two hundred smaller cruisers. among
ore Coy sicamers. Ths portion ofubis 6fcc
now in comnnssi1n is manncd By tusnfg-one hous
.nd men. loBf thousand boys and nine thousand ma
ri,ss. exclusive n 90 officers Ffsncs hos on avaiL
able iofos t~fbTy-nins bne Of bauls sbir' 6fy-ss
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26

ven ~irgaies. twenty-five eorveres OF the first class.
and ,wO hundred and six vessels q inferior force.
Among which are thirty-slN steamers. The portion
OF this nrce in Commission is manned by twenty
nine thucsand men exclusive Of officers. The whole
American navy consists Of eleven shiTs Of the hns.
sixteen lneates and twenty slOoPs. four briggs, nine
schuOncrs. xix steamers, and a store ship. manHed
with n force. m all. Of nine thousand four hundred
aud twenty-five men.
sumo Of these ships arc trustworthy. most of
them need extensive repairs. la actual commission
there are but four ships of tho line. three of which
never quit their moorings, five ~lrignies. thirteen
sloups. three briggs. eight sehooners. and two steam.
ers. IL will he seen that while our commerce Is
very liule inferior 10 that OF England and Tar grca-
ter than that Of France. we have not a uihe oi the
navy 10 proicci i. IL is. therefore, comparatively al
the moscy orihe two principal maritime nation. Of
Europe. and when they think proper can be driven
IRON the seas
There > no repson Why we should su6rr our IA
W 10 remain in It's present cundiiion. ThS expense
Is not a mailer of consideration. as while the ne.
glcct of II involves serious injury to our commerce
ihN VT iin' sustain US et'tht wNnf PAs
history shows that The Expense Of war and heavy
Expenses Of negotiation have been the Consequence,
ofour feebcness in naval pro p~araiions.
rhe present condition of our foreign relations
presenting the necessity OF a war or Of nnt,onnl dis
honor. grew out Of The want Of an adequate NAVY
Is 1t not, rhcn, the duty OF our rulers AMI the poo
pie to fum sh the adequate projection To our com
If,rrrf
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26

RAIL ROAD ORDERS Tho action NJ the c.
" Councils has etiectually settled the question of
'hcse "riers asa currency aul we learn that They
are heing funded rapidly The substitution of fe
smI III nnies Of the bInks will prevent their eve,
seilihg again into circulation and We are disposed
10 believe thni deprecated rs lhoy have become
the ariipn of the Councils vas proper and s,luto.
~. We take 1t fr graHied that The Rail Road
Company viii follow the example orthe civ an
hHrilles hecause The continuing 10 receive Them
''r Toll and travel must benre long deprive the com.
pAny OF The p7Ner even of despltchiug an Engine
ir w" understand they receive nothing else
} 'a'e'ef' and iroighers alike run 10 the Brokers'
BaIlmore Amfrican-
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26

From he KHitksrbocksr.
THE NISER.
The miuse crcpt out Of he old stone wall.
To searc1 Tor the prccioas store.
And he wandered silently through the hall. |
And qua wed at tho bol,cd door;
And the gray haired Wiser turned his head,
lie turned his head aud swore!
AID there ne sat with his sunken eyes.
That old man Thin and pale;
While the wind IN broken synrhonies
Through the crcak az blinds made vail.
And TIE raven cr'aked GA The baulcmont
In the rising autumn gale.
O,er his shoulder n dirciul look
At the b,lici door gave he,
Aud hs knees in his Ihread-baro breerhes
shook
Like The limbs Of n withcred tree.
Whcn the shrill Wind .hucks on the noun
tHi"'s irp
ia is midnight ag my!
An, sd and fearful to l4ok npnn
Where these g'nssy eyes OF his.
For a soul shove oli at them had done
Much ia IT, day amIss,
A"d thnught was n dark aud bitter thing
Uuio the man | WIS.
A darn and bitter thing il was.
Foriis heart was dry and oold.
And he had been deaf To- the widows cause,
For the sake OF his prcsious gold.
Coming II DER year uui year IN.
On that rJom so dim aud cold
The cid NAN gazed at the bolted door.
And muitered To himsolC
For he though of his henps Of shining ore,
Aud all hs ~ got pclf
In The s'rong chests that side hy side.
Stood locked on hs cellar shelf.
The paler and paler WA 1cd his check,
For The storm Wind iercer.grew.
AHd the raven with n dismal shrek
Against tho window Jew.
And Ihe lightning .ihroush tho pitch black
night.
The glare uf a demon threw.
And ,hs s'o1my thunder moanoj on high,
A. the huge clouds dark with rain,
Like an aruv Of ragged ienls swept 10y
F,Um lae wind tu~srd a. can msin;
SlnwIs and Solemn and hInrk as death
MID The roar. OF lhe hurricane.
Long years passed over that lonely house.
But the f'oI Of mnu no more
Was heard by the small gray garrei mouse,
That gnawed on The scattered floor
TIL Wild grim yisaged outlaw came
And unbolted that oaken door.
But he rushed from the room with checks q
white,
As the checks of dead men are;
All mei-such a sad and wuiul sight
That strong nerved man saw there.
'TwoulJ have have curled the blood in hus fin
iy heart,
Had il been like the heart Of bear.
For his arms had ell sped a skeleton cold.
TAHI sat in the s,lemn gloom
Beside n Golfer Of precious gold,
In that dark and lonely room,
And Tins was all that ever was known
OF the gray haired miser's doom.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26
Awful

~ NEW ORLEANS!
The New Orleans Crescent City ofthe lilh inst
gives Information oi n very diss,trous fire in New
Orleans on The evening Of The 18Th
n broke out in q cabinet makers shop. rear Of
% Camp STREET. and consumed the 81 Charles ST.
Theatre. The most splendid building Of the kind in
the world. Loss estimated ut 1856. 900. Also the
Arcade buildings, which cost 100000. The Camp
street Exchange was pnuly consumed and several
smaller buildings. The whole loss is estimated al
half a million. Mr. Caldwell was the owner Of the
theatre the Guss bank If the Arcade.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26

IIIllf LDGlC-lf there be- any nom opposes
l'e cause Of temperance from c1uscieutYus motives
! VII ask boa uui I will oudpavor tl convince
.'' OF hs error j will hrns him 10 a rsrrst Boo r.
Iuuib'ome lane suJ1 vii show hem a ID, ne, ,,b.,e
] and mj wife and my family ussd o. be- on q
wal 81 straw. nlmlst mixed. without flfE a. Ere
i0r days. and Then I will iead BIN i0to a respectable
street. and on arriving 20 the drawing room. " 3D.
show him q we'll dressed female andfuo rhiIg-sn.
iat and healthy, suroHuicd BY 90 ihat can produce
human happiness end . VIII tell him ihai hese we're
ihe pe9rle who lived boz He garrett showed him;
to1k Them BY tbs hsnd end bf0uehs
the'n herf' and would you advise rasm ~ get back
sRainf
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-03-26

The reader will perceive that the city council
has decided to refuse licenses to ordinaries for The
sale OF ardent spirits. The ground assumed for the
step WINS that the majority Of the voters had petition
cd for it. and that il was wrong 10 create a mono
poly We have moi yot been sble to perceive why
all the good would not have been gained and none
Of the evil resulted, by an increase Of the fee for
license, rs such an extent as to reduce The number r
and we are yet Of opinion that such will be the
course. 81 soon rs reflection shall have displanted
the existing enthusiasm.