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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-05
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every succeeding insertion II
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NE OF they will b. stopped and c.rr
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-05
LOUISA RAIL.-HOAD,

LOUISA RAILROAD.
Lines 10 Chariottcsviilc, Staunton, Lynchburg
and the Virginia Springs.
Fare 10 Lynchburg reduced to 81 90.
NIGHT TR-4pELLLvG .iYoIDED-4ND GRE4TLY IN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-05
Grcat Historians Wen of Action.

"But Clarendon had both the natural of mind and
the practical education of great historian have no idea
that mere HfeTGeuT, what his industry power
Of language, force Of sympathy history we'll
Look back at the iustrous have been recalling;
are they not ALL with hardly exception, Of action
men OF the world of great and, for the part Of
Inexperienced No chimney politicians these!
no irresponsible spectators upon human fate. dyshod
pilots of times e-boa but chiefly weathcrbeaten men,
whose hair grew early gray The critics stayed at home
and quibbcd these their manly post so long
duty needed; when they back they wrote even
they were moved, they knew not how why, that
they thought the things they had witnessed memora
ble-and To- they have been remembered"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-05

Mr. Mafu says that the Irish admirable language
for making love, and unsurpassed for scolding
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-05


New Era ia The Manufacturing Of Gss-Messrs. De-
and Briggs have invented process generating gas
which seems likely supcrccde all the old methods and
be ut tee highest importance the flights Of the agc
We went few evenings since expressly its opera
ton and effects, and away satisfied that the
cheapest IL the best that have eveH seen in use
These gentlemen have erected substantial FIRE proof build
ing adjoining the Boery Theatre on Elizabeth street, in
whohhcy have erected probably the complete
be found any where, and exhibiting several essential par
uouers, very important Improvements upon any, process
heretofore IN The cooler especially, constructed
seems - very nearly 10 reach perfection The
grand result Is To produce light Of superior brlancy
amy thing Ut the Kind that have seen, and less than
halt the expense OF the old mode. The Bowery Theatre
Is lighted from this establishment and better lighted
have hesitation in saying, than any other building
public private, in the county Messrs Dcgroot Briggs
first cd their apparatus in generating coal gas, and
completely successful, but they oil, from which
they produce the cloarest, brilliant light that We NJ
least have and the immense reduction in price
which have already mentioned They are now prepared
70 extend the use OF the gas and furnish any desirable
quantity TO the surrounding neiehborhOod and eventually
trust the city large. We look upon as highly
important improvement, and hope that its benefits will
soon be made available the scale. The
Mayor and Common Council are, believe, invited ~
visit the works tonight and doubt that they will
at be convinced Of the importance Of giving their aid
and eountenance to the worthy and enterpng opretors
" Cear leg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
bepl q. let9. i

0THE subscriber having purchased The
interest OF Mr. ZIP Mif.er in the laie firm Of
JJ& 2 Miller. respectfully Informs the Gus
TONERS Of said firm thai ne desigas continuing
the husinsssAt ihe1old stand, and hopes 10 be
able 10 supply aiiwith Goods, on the same &C.
sommodaiing terms - heretofors--he hasre-
ceisei a ceusderahle additiou~of New Goods to
che siaek. which will bs sold very low for cash,
or 10 punciaai deaiers 90 a short credit he 10.
specially asks all to give him a call before
buying ~ MILLER
SEPT %. l64a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
Keep ID before the People
@GsaIses yet, aao. no tottistase

a FL persons IN want Of BARG AtNSare re-
n specially requested TO call and examine
the New stock d Goods just received st4ths
slore OF tina undefsigned we. respectfully IN
vile the attention. Of our friends aud the public
generally. 20 The following articles as small
part Of our assortment.
DRY< GOODS:
Csmbfic. 5aooner, Swiss Null, Book Maslin,
Tartan and Indli Mnslins.
Black and Blue Blsek silks,
Light. Plain add Figured do.
Sarsinetn Of ~ eolors.
Coiored css6e, Thread and Isle Edgings, 4
insertings, Ladies' Fancy SIN Csasals,
Ladies' and Gentlemea's Gloves Of ell kinds,
Cotton aad silk Hosiery
Feench Bombaxine,
Bsopn and Black Muslips ofevsry description.
Cotton Chain 81 numbers.
British, FreneA and Americsn Priats,
Umbrellas nnd Psrasols.
Manchester and Carllan Ginghams.
AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
Ribbons, Corded and Victoria SHIRTS,
Cotton and Linen Dr,ling. 9amboons. leans,
Summer and Fall cessimerss, Tkibet Cloths,
Mefino yesling, Pocket and Dress Hdkfs.
silk and Tabby Velvet. brown & blk Hollands
Linen Cambria doi, Hemsslch do,
Linen Sheesing, sc. &c.
GROCERIES.
BeA Sugar House Molasses, Orleans do
! Besl Orleans and Porto Rico Sugar,
Strong Vinegar, Raeon.. Rice.
Java AID Rio Coffee. Chocolate, Pepper,
Allspice, Salt. Shad. Herring.
Imperial, Young liyson and Black Teas,
Sperm and Fish Oil. ~
spsrm. Nonla and Dipped cabdless SC.
: HsaRDIFs7REs SC.
IS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
WOOLLENT FACRORY

HAYING erected an extensive building Il
III the Mouth Of Bullskin. oR good location,
with the best water power 10 Virginia for tAs
purpose. {being on = stream that il never iniut-
Cd BY ffeshet ice, or drought We will soon
hays in operation a very superior WOOL
LEM ESTABIISHO6ENT, 10 be COO
Quoted By WILLIAM JOBE. under the name
and Hrm Of JoBE & CO. We expect 10 have
our carding Machine ready 10 card Rolls for
DIDO be fully prepared between The LIST end
I5th July, Cor manufacturing Wool in all is
branches, such as
Cloths, Cdssinstts, Fulisd and PLATA
LiaSeys, FlGnHeis, Bl0nkets, SC.
fourIMachioerJ is Of . superior order. and viii
consist The latest improved csrding Machines
clothed with IS good Cards as esn be .sleoted
in the United States--one Of the best and --latest
improved Spinning Machines with 200 spindles
aud The latest Improved Power looms, manu-
Iactured BY man who stands higher in the 8
iimstian Of manufacturers, foe The y orb msnshiI
and durability ofhis looms, Than s1y one IN thi'
The hols establishment is 70 BE- conducts,
/ by an experienced sorkusbr who has ampl'
/ lestim0pials Of HE qual6cstiops.
E<6h the localion4of The Factory, with . con
slant supply Of water, and The fact that no 81
pence hss been spared TO procure machiber.
and mtierials Of the best quality. We have som'
reason "a, lalIer ourselves that We can turn o.
AZ good eflicles as any establishment in the Val
ley, sd hope thereby 70 give fall Satisfaction
10 Silswho may give US call for manufactured
goods Of favor Us with their work.
Our friends ID Loudoun viii resdily sppreei
ate ths sdsaniages Of This EstablishEent. Il /
abopta nils above The shannondale Ferry, 40,
Road Is about 10 be opened from The lsite
point along The Riterto The Rocks Ferry.
weswil exchange Goods Tor Wool on Ii,
most accommodating terms. and purchase Woo
| Coz cash when IN opsfsliop.
JOHN KABLE.
Wink. JENKINS.
DAVID JOHNSTON,
+ WILLIAM t0BE.
! NV Is. ista.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

THE WIDOWS REPLY.
Oh let me 5e.r he nble dress.
The widows coli md ssii;
No oraaee wrt1ih ny heart can bless-
No lovers Tender tie
Thea ask me pot asain q ved,
Anoaher n4neto bar.
The one botroted from The dead
Ierer mors weald wear,
4 Do h1s donbi your worth. -FOUR truth,
do NOT debit your love,
Bull gave nv heart 10 mn ID youth,
And he eofe that heart above.
sTis tue ihss sorrow hath passed b.
Nor lelt lolsiew > trace;
A She hath noi dimmed my hazel eye,
i Nor shsnpfl'd per ms face
I Dark OR ~ path she loved 10 roam
Will her pale sister, Care;
Within ms heart size made her home,
] And left Der footprints there.
'1Ts true myhome~is lonely now--
iiashed = t,e toiee az ninth. 4 Z -
A,sl . - 1A-l.-A's = ~ htant
But from she wall looks ddvna face
That fondly seems 10 smile
Kit features fhcre ! fontlly trace,
And deem him here the while.
Then leave me in my LONELINESS,
Nor ssk my fste 10 slpAre--
The past alone my heart can bless,
Hove to Iinger there.
Isp seek bride whose heart IL Free
Nor longer WOO in vain. ~.
For she who once has loved Ike me
Will never love sgain.
Then ask me moi sgain to we'd i
Asoiher name 20 bear
For th.t bprroued from the dead
i ever more would wear. s. r. c,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
DESSOEUTION

THE partnership heresofore existing under
the hrm Of 4 Z p MILLER. WAS dis
solved on tho 18Th instant, BY mutual consent.
Miller will give his entire attention for =
short tina % settling the business Of the late
hfm, nad hopes 81 who know themselves id
deh!ed .ewil CONS for ward and pay . / Isast part
offtheir accounts or noies. and save US the
trouble of giving them personal asIl.
LINES JsMTLLER,
EP MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN

EDOCAFE 1OIh ChtLDhENs
The following elegant extract ought 10 be
read BY every parent, and Particularly every
farmer. t
@If The time shalt ever come when this
mighty republic shall totter; when the
beacon which now rises 10 pillar OF FIRE.
= sign and a wonder Of the world. shall
wax dim, the cause viii be foundin the
Ignorance Of the people. flour Union is
sill 10 continue to cheer the hopes and
animate the efforts Of the oppressed 81
every nation; il our fields are 10 be IN ]
rod by the hirelings ofdespoiisn il long
DAYS OF blessedness are 10 attend our
county in her career Of glory ]! you
would have the sun continue 10 shed its
unclonded rays 0poa IT'D 4 face IN frsemsn,
rhen tdaeafs oil.ths csilatsnin ne land ~
This sIene siAriles lheisfani III bis dream )
o. power, andlrouses the slombering en-.
ersies u On oppressed peoples II wasin
ieiIigence chat reared upihe majestic col
umns 81 Tour national glory and this Stone
can prevent them IRON crumbling into
ashes - WEBSTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
E2lAA7AI. YAOAc
10 OK BINDER.
wywNvHrrur4xSn "a
.IMQHEHTER. 4

INFORMS the citizens OF Charlss,own, md
I tho adjoining country, that be is prepared 70
execute all orders in his line with neatnsss and
despatch.
pEP Books or orders left al the Free Press
Office, will be attended 10 at all times.
Aug. Is. l642.-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29
n Q a r. u.
DR.. n. n. RrOOke.

HAylNG been induced 10 change his loca-
u ton, for ihatof cnarlestown, respectfully
oilers his services 10 the citizens Of lhe town
and vicinity,
He may be found Al alFtimss Except when
professionally engsgedl Al his sOfiee al Mr.
iAbelfs Hotel.
Charfssto&n. March IL, Isaa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

III Citrer JOKE -One Or ihsvenders or
the Tile Of Henry CLAY walked up 10 ihe
carriage in which SIrl Webs:ef departed
irom The Aslor House, and. earnestly said.
afske tn lie 81 Henry Claw" II cam
not take tAeIlife Of SO eminent cilizen, !"
was tie reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

The following bumotops mistake vas
MADE lew DAYS back. lby 4 child only
.lhrte years old - iadt passed the door
with her mud and 1ppe|; The child nsvel
having seen such ofni tenls before. rsp
into De house, calli1g DIT mother. moth
Il, hete isa w5msn With Al brown dog il
bsr aims and is tail around bel meek
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

The f.s bisIaluFp 81 Massachusetts, hsve
adio1rhssIl having accomplished tbs eP-
pIogriSionnkht 81 ISL 81 alsialo Cong sssins.
ii iiiStiicls, foE Wbfehihsy weFecoaX s Peg
/ Is rita stssfpn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

Aiisihenes wondered il mankind. lhai
in buying ap earihen. dish they we're care
COL 70 sound il lest il. had crack YET %
careless 10 choosing ffiends e 10 take
them flaUsd with vice. How few persons
althis day would discover and apply g
striking az analogyl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

IscaArlruDa THE Albany Argus:
now ENJOYING The Government patronsga
Il Albany says: The Effort. from WHAT
over motive, To orgsnize Tyler pSfiy,
sssihs bsen begun 10 inherent weakHe a.
hust end ia dispersion. Il can have
5siihsr cohs.ion, nor strength Of nunbers,
scr force Of posilionl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-09-29

H4ng LAR0E TyHEIsRA HOUSE
nearly ofpo1lislls tepri House.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21

JLarper and Brothers have risen with fresh energy
from their difficulties, aud now prosecuting, with
zeal the good work Of enghening the country BY the
publication of the best works-Nnt 10 be ou,done by
their neighbors, they have started Library Of Sc.
ect Novels, and have already issued seven volumes
embracing six of Bulwers best works, with plates, and
new Novel, "Cz1rina," by Mrs. Ilohand. They are
gotten up in neat and convenient style, AID can be had
at the wonderfully low price of twenty five cents each
We are also indebted to Aiessrs Harper and Brothers
for copy of Kanes Chemistry, improved by Doctor
now Professor in the Medical College of New York
This work is admitted to be of the clenest and
fullest reatises on this beautiful science All the above
works may be had Of Smith, Drnker and Morris, Their
active agents in this city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21
CIRCIrLAR

Addressed he Presidents and Directors Of Internal improvement
Companies in vhich the State is interested.
ENTLEMEN:-he 9Th Section of the Act Of February 1892,
" prescribing conditions which subscriptions the part
If the state shall he made Stock Companies makes the
duiy aud DIRECTORS Of every such Company III
furnish Auditor the and reports
ur-d relation The respective improvements. This
oLeati however in instances disregarded by
those Office and lieu thereof the made and
transmitted By Clerks the Companies unac
evidence that they have received the sanction
or auproLann OF the President aud Directors.
Documents thus made out however, entitled TO confluence
from the character officers from whom they proceed, do
not carry with them that cid! responsibility on The part of the
Boards which evidently designed In the reculn
ton above referred TO.
Ii is also frequently the that the made
out y tn. proper authority fail to exhibit the and con-
don the several works in full and satisfactory manner,
whilst refer year after TO their former reports
far this lfpation entirely silent in regard these
particulars The last paragraph Of circular Of September last
particularly urges the Importance Of ;ul exhibit
With view these eglatios the Board Df Pcb-
lie Works have Instructed call the attention Of the Pres-
dent and Directors different Companies 10 them and TO
quest that reports and returns both for the just con.
Guided and utmr years may made in conformity to
law by order of the Board Of Public Works,
J. BROWN, JR.. Second Auditor.
at
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21

Juroerasr FROM MExIco- Var against TEXAS, S'e.-
By slip from the New York Herald, we learn that the
baroue Eugena arrived at New York Saturday. with
news from Vera Cruz TO the 10th ult. The vessel
broucht the celebrated COL Almcne, who was IN the
boulc Of San Jacno- also his brother, accompa-
MED nv suite of aids and officers large amount OF
specie belonging Mexcans part probably 10 the Co.
vernmen!, has already come.
The Herald says that private letters state positively
that the Mexican Government, or rather Santa ANA,
will soon invade Texas, if she is not already invaded,
bvn large army and navy, both by sea and land-the
aymv is 10 be led on BIZ British oicers-and the navy
bv the same The Mexican fleet already numbers three
IRON steamers two gun briggs, and three schooners.
The Heruld publishes letter from one of the crew OF
the Guadalupe, the war steamer sent IRON Ens'ano
10 Vera Cruz 1t shows that the steamer and crew
were sent out aid the Mexlcans against the TEXANS
The letter says:
uOn the Goth Of August we reached Vera Cruz. On
the 2o,h all hands were pped 10 The yards md sa
lnie the Governor. We were then piped 10 quarter,
and Can't. c. again spoke: "Well, men, wish to in
form you that this ship ngong 10 exchange flags tina!
of Mexico will be hoisted to morrow morning. tany
of you have anything 10 say, now your Tune ieie,
after you must hold your tongues Several declined
serving under the Mexican flag, and wished to leave
-Four were permitted to go The others were tod
that they mus, remain, &c" "Three men refused 10
comply with these regulations and serve IN the steamer
They were consequently thrown into prison and con
fined three days without any food. Inc BRUSH ION
sui refused TO offer them any aid
The Herald adds: "This expedition, it will be per
ceved was organized in London, under the patronage
of The Mexican merchants and landhoders in that quar-
ter The power already in motion will be suhcient 10
orerarhs Tr1as and to drive every Texan out OF ina
military band The Texian navy, at the last accounts
was laid up and useless for want OF funds The Mex
can navy is in full force-with three iron steamers ant
plenty of men and ammunition 10 cooperate Win 'he'
army,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21

The Kentucky Correspondent of the Philadelphia
U. S. Gazette, states that at Lexington, the 10th
inst, acorn is selling at from 81 to So per in the
field, and hemp at from Sc 10 81 in The stack. The
last sale of clear hemp which has come to my know
ledge was at :; cents per pound These prices do not
Justify the produce. There is slight movement IN
the article of pork, which is selling at 81 =, nett, and
at 81 % on foot These prices do not pay the farmer
far his labor but they the best that be obtained
The principal purchaser in this market is buying ia
ship 10 England, thus opening to US an entirely new
trnde 1t is this market alone that can enable our
farmers to sustain themselves a, the present price oil
land and labor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21
BY LAST EVENINGS MAIL.
ARRIyAL OF PACKET INDEPENDENCE

ARRIVAL OF PACKET INDEPENDESCE.
Grrat Fire at LirerpO0t-- Destruction OF american
Produee-amouniing 10 Tire Millions Of Dollars
The packet ship Independence, from Liverpool,
whence she sailed Sunday the 25;h Of September,
arrived at New York IN Tuesday morning The most
important item of intelligence the account OF de-
s,rucve fire nj Lyrrpnnl, by which Some lives were
lost, and property TO an immense amount Destroyed
The estimated loss IF cotton is sa ed at from ty TO
sixty thousand bales. 1t is also estimated that about
fifteen thousand barrels Of tnrpenline have been con-
sumed besides large quantity of produce OF various
other desert p,ions.
The French journals severe in their remarks
upon recent Treaty with England; and the people
of Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, and other manufac-
turing districts of Great Britain beginning to
PLAIN bitterly of our new tariff
The papers do not contain very important news; but
the exciting subject be violent discus.
sion going about the Ashburton Treaty. Nearly all
the papers out and denounce II as the Ashburon
capituation and the London Times is the principal one
that supports him.
There seems to be very little change in the markets,
but they rather seem to be looking up.
From the " Y. Herald, Oct. H.
Nine Days Later from Europe .4rricat Of Me
Britannia.
This morning. at half. past clock special messen.
ger, despatched by the enterprising Harnden & Co,
reached this office with from Europe to the 9TH
inst. II brought to Boston by the steam ship Bt
tannia, Capt. Hewitt, in ia days.
Money in the London Money Market is q q per
declined, owing 10 large arrivals.
The Liverpool Cotton Market still without ami.
nation.
decided improvement had taken place in the ma
nufacurng districts. Most OF the hands had reur
10 work Several, however, still held out, and threat
enrd terribly.
The Ashburton Treaty has been the theme Of much
dscusson-the papers affirming that this country has
the worst of the bargain.
Several Of the Chartist leaders, including Feargus
O'Connor have been arrested on charge of conspr-
ing promote sedition.
France is to come into the Treaty adopting the mu
tual right of search Lately frequent conferences be-
tween Lord Cowley and NJ. Gu.zot had been held on
the subject.
Our Minister, Edward Everett, Esquire, had made
another speech before the Waltbam Agricultural So
ciey.
The Spanish Government had succeeded in negot
ating loan of $4,000 900 rails.
Queen Victoria intends visiting Ireland next Sum-
mer.
The contraband business in Spain is carried on TO
incredible extent. The value Of cotton alone intro.
duced, by this MEANS is estimated at about e., 100000
sterling per annum.
Several vessels have arrived at London from Mon.
trea and Boston, U. S. partly laden with American
flour.
The new American Tariff creates discomfort among
the mercantile classes Of Englond
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21
P0WTIATAN HOUSE

THE subscriber has lease the above
and will take possession the first day oil ocooe, next
ut;, which time The House kept heretofore by r Du
VAL Esq lie would be his friends and all m maj
ih1r in relation TO locality Of this House, as must DC gene
rally known having been for many years the principal "uss IN
House as we'll as its locality, is admirably suited for gentlemen
travelling with their families, and members OF the o
gill undergo thorough repair All can promise IS 70 use Tue
s NJ my ability TO render satisfaction to all who nay avo me
Iii, Their COMPANY and all ask is trial ihere WIN De
rss and Poers al different landing places TO convey pas
sengers and baggage free of charge = uoncrs
sa 3s-taw2nH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21

Dr. Charles Cooke This gentleman has written
letter 10 the editors of the Advocate, in which he de-
cnes being candidate next Spring for election TO
The Slate Senate The Democrats will elect their can
ddatc with ease for their opponents have already 40
o,,ed that their prospects look squally" The Bank,
Tariff Dis,ribution and Assumption on one side
and Democracy on the other, and who can doubt the
issue;- Charlottesville Jefersoaian.