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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-19
GARDEN SEED.
WaRRSMTED FRESH AND GENUINE,

WARRANTED FRESH AND GENUINE,
| .,-,,-,,, w WHOLESALE and RETAIL.
h.PARAGtS-G1ntor Ouch
oh SsN-LarEe and small Lima, Scarlet Runners Red
SNAP aeANsF.Ily China, Fairy yellow. Par. r..,,
BEET"Fs,r ~ NJ, one, Red saiIow Eatv Moha~k
RRoro, 40 Msis f,.neh sugar Nangel wurze
cAnBAGE-Eariy YORK Large York g,rly su,.rlo,t An
| siiierssa- Late Baiienea. Fiat Duieh. DrumheSd
,r,s berfur, Drumhead savoy, Green CURED savoy
cessulIFLowERzEarlysnd Late
LELERY-whho solid
CAsRnrILoog Orange, Long Scarlet, Early Horn, Al
'oI, Early Frame, Early Cluster Long Green,
CcooR CORN sugar, early Tusearoras
Hc SD'e ", - curied
KAIEs--Green CURED scotch, Rape
LErlUcE-Roysi White Head lee, Brown Dutch, Earl,
as 1nrled silesia. White and Green Coss '--''
WATER NELoN-Fsest Kinds
Ms slTISsT,, citron, Nutmeg, Pine Apple
MusTARD-whiie Medicinal and Brown
nNloN.silser skin, Yellow Dutch EarIyRed
Tae % chaoa Hue Prasssn f DsSr S M9lro sa6
mr. Bishops Dwarf Prolific ''@''
PsPPER, c.yenne and squash
P P!, !, 5 NJ White, Gurnsey Dutch
RuuBARB-Unduaied for Taus
pDi>l-Iionz scarlet. short Tor Long Salmon, White
s hiSI -or Vegetable Oyster
seusss .i Bush, Orange VARIED. Yellow Crook
ToMATo-Iarge Red and Yeiox
i.NlP1Wn ne Plat Dmeh, Red Top, Large English,
FLOWER SEEDS and BULBoUs ROOTS, a large as
soTtmenL
fes WILLIAM PALMER.
GREAT BARGAINS IN CALICOES.
opened large assortment or English and Anne
s s,li s6f p'IS cillsoes ases 10 and l2Ic
Do Do 20 a; eoc SS5 &c
BACK aud White Cslooes, A. l2l. l6, 2Oand &c
tftrench 90, very superior, At 81 lc
beauifui assortment Of coloIed, black and white
cannot iail TO please.
The above goods with many others suited n the season.
nave been received snd great bargains m,y be expected
CuNNiN6HAM's
ma 70 Cheap Cash Dry Goods store, Main St
| FAMILY COMMENTARY on IN. Holy Bible
l. IRON the Works Of Henry aud scor and above 100
ether wrters- Published in London by the Religious
good print and paper pnce for sale in any quantity
mails Main ,SS 'i1esi, nisS 1i
! A CARD.
| HAVING determined 10 Do a CASH business, We take
this method Of saying friends and the public
generally, thar have large and well &c
! eeied stock Of FAMILY GROCERIES which We will sci
Tor CASH az prices that will make IL object all whs
deal wtt 10 purchase for Cash, and Cash only. W.
our assortment. sufce say is complete eomprsin
every article OF every quality from the very bes;
lowest priced In line We particular attention
however, 10 our Wines Liquors Teas suEars and cOaees
TABB * GILES,
| ma ~ Family Grocers. Eor Mainst
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-19

J. PEASE & SONS
CLARIFIED ESSENCE OFHOARHOUND
CANDY.
supply received.
LYELI, JOHNSTON & IYE1I,
dela Al Necklaces Old stand,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
S w | vi Nj IN G.

1thas becna wonder to us that parents should
take so little pains to have their children in
structeG III theart of swimming During THE
warm season you can hardly take up news
paper which does not record the loss Of one
or more valuable lives by drowning. Par
ents who take care to have every cent of their
property insured against fire, will suffer their
children to go into the water without giving
themselves the least concern whether thew are
properly made acquainted with the laws of
motion in that element. The agony -of meet
ing the drenched, liv:d corpse OF dear child
is full o(tenthe penalty. Allmightb be prevent
ed by few hours of scientific instruction
There is one simple scientific rule, which If
suitably impressed upon the mind, would save
life in all ordinary cases. And for want of a
knowledge of this rule, very expert swimmers
are sometimes drowned.
The rule is this:-Clasp your hands behind
yo3r back, make your nose the highest point
|'6f yf6Htr body, Cor. look to the horizon over
your forehead) and do mon stir muscle, and
you will infafhbly float.
An attack Of the 6ramp Can hardly prevent
your assuming this position, and if you do So,
you may safely remain in it till the contracted
muscle refaxes. The reason of the rule is OBJ
vious. The human body is specifically lighc.
er than the water, while the lungs are fitted
with air. 1t will sink only till it displaces "a
weight of water equal to its own weight, and
that will have little less than its own bulk,
SO that if a small portion of the body BE kept
straight with the spine, it will assume an erect
position in the water, and the crown of the
head would remain above the surface, if the
luio did not enter by the nose or mouth All
that Is necessary 10 prevent It's entering is to
throw the face up, so that the nose shall be-
come the apcc of the whole mass. 1t will
then float with perfect certainty, without the
least exertIom. But hand or foot must not
be thrust above the snrface-unless followed
by skllful strokc-for that will cause the
nose to sink beneath it.
Thus every human being has life preserv-
or against water, if only taught to use it, The
brutes. from their different conformation, and
especially from their want of the great ration
al development of the forehead, float by ne
cessity, and swim by instinct. 1t is pity and
paradox that men should lose their lives by
more LIBERAL allowance of brains
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

lie commenced lecture upon compardtice
anatomy, and soon convinced his auditors that
they had woke up the wrong passenger They
soon became charmed with the admirable
manner in which he handled his subject, and
when, alter speaking nearly an hour, he an
nounced that his next lecture on the same
subject would take place on the following eve
ming, he was greeted with applause. lie de-
livered five lectures, with honor to himself and
satisfaction to his hearers. Then came the
sequel. He presented his bill of SIS each, "a
gainst all who invited him to lecture before
them. They would not pay, and he sued
them. The cause was tried, and the court a.
warded him the amount of his claim.
The Judge, in the present case, took two or
three days TO consider, and then rendered
verdict of So and cost, in all s for tho plain
tiff. Hereafter DIR. Mulnerwll probably count
the cost before he attempts pracl teal jokes up
on his brother physicians.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
(From the N. Y. Journal of Commcrec.)

HGHrNING-RoDs.--M persons omit to
place iightnng-rods upon their buildings, on
accoun, of the expense. | examined yester-
day, at the warehouse of Messrs Phelps,
Dodge, s. CO., some iron wire, called No. 3,
which is sufficiently large for lightning rods,
and can be obtained in single piece suH-
cieully long for any bulding-Th his wire will
weigh; for every hundred feet about II lbs,
and costs ~ cents per lb., which will make
the>cost of the wire for lightnins-rod for a
house, less than one dollar, exclusive OF the
expense of putting up. A good mechanic
who would supply himself with the proper
fixtures for putting up lightning-rods, and per-
form the service and furnish the materials, all
for about five dollars each, (Which he could
wei! afford 10 &o,) would find abundance OF
employment these dull times, would promote
his own pecuni;uy interests, and render good
service to the public. T.. Nj.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
(From tho Louisville journal. J.

The editor of the Sun makes mention of
having been visited on Tuesday by Mr.. Will
liam Simms, who avowed himself candidate
for the Presidency, and whom our neighbor
speaks ofas "a political maniac'' The Sun
says:
ave recommended him on leaving to call
upon our ncghbors of the Journal, and make
known to them his intentions; that in case
the great Wing party despaired of the election
of Mr.. Clay, they might unite upon him as the
most arailablc. Stranger things than this
have happened. He left us to visit them, since
which time we have not seen him. No doubt
the negotiation was conducted on both sides.
in the most approved and courtly styleo
Oh yes; it was conducted in courlly STYLE.
We asked MIR. Simms what success he had
met with in the city. "Pretty good,o said
he, 81 have just seen the smart young man of
the Sun, and think can count upon him.
sis he ready to support you for the Presiden-
cy'" we inquired. 'sWhy not exactly at pre-
sent" said Mr.. S., she wishes to support Mr..
Van Buren, little longer for the sake of ap-
pearance but he promises to abandon that
folly and come out for me all in good time
My young gentleman seemed a little coy at
first but when tipped him knowing wink,
and limited something about d place in my
cabinet, he very soon came TO terins.' "And
now" added tie candidate, 81 wish to get the
support of the Journal" @Why really, sir, we
are pledged to go for Henry Clay agains. the
world" ooh, know that said he sbut, il
Mr.. Clay dies or withdraws from The canvass
is 1t not possible that you will support me -
I'VE Will think Of it are you in favor of ne
gro Suffrage aid negro testimony - said we
"N o, indeed" he replied. "Then,'' SAID we.
I'VE VIII support you in preference to Van
buren,: Have you negro wife ?" "Certain
~ not" he replied. "Then," said we, @we
VIII support you in preferences to Col. John
son: Have you ever stolen any money :''
"Why bless you, no." he replied. "Then,'
SAID we, 1--WE will support you in preference to
Coi' Benton. Are you natural fool % 81
Halter myself that | ain not" Inc replied
"fhen," said we, RIVE will support YOU in
preferences to John Tyler
Here tbs negotiation ended, and our visiter
went OIL in apparently good spirits The ar
rangetnent between him and the young gentle
man of the Sun wds Communicated 20 us as q
profound secret, and we trtist that our readers
will so regard it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
From Me Southern Literary Messenger.
a SISTERS GRAVE.
ny CHAs. d. LEWIS.

The following lines wero suggested on visiting
child's grave grown green and luxuriant with
flowers transplanted from her own little garden.
These had been her companions and Instructors
in heath and in sickness, and now, with pcrenni-
al beauty and freshness, seemed to be guarding
her body in death, until the morning Of the resur
rection. While yet too young to read in the book
Of Revelation "God is Love-" she looked "thro'
nature up to natures God" and enjoyed flowers
''the smiles of his goodness The green
earth and blue sky, the lightning Of heaven, and
tile bow in the cloud were, to her, devotional
indictments; and By rapid development Of intel
lectual and spiritual lovelinoss, she confirmed the
words Of her Saviour-"Out of the mouths of
babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise.''
Oh. how sweet is the place where sister sleeps
In her quiet and lonely bed,
Where the evergreen tree which she nururcd, keeps
Its watch above her head.
And her garden inc has learned to wave
Its bcautcous green leaves there,
As Ito scatter upon her grave
The garands she loved to wear
Oh a sweet place of rest hath our sister found
Where she sleeps in quiet beneath the ground!
And her own loved volcts blossom there,
And shed their perfume round
AS if TO halloSv each breath of air
That comes to her little mound
And near il "thc sparrow hath buildcd her nest"
And the sweet little birds are there,
Who MARBLE the notes her place of rest,
That in life she loved to hear.
Oh, sweet resting place hath sister found,
Where she sleeps in 4aict beneath the ground!
And OH how selfish would be the Thought,
That would wish her back again,
From her quiet grave in THAT lonely spot
TO this world of care aha pain
For while her body sleeps swcctly there,
Her spirit hath flown away,
ToPar,ake of the joy, Of happier sphere.
Mid the glorcs Of endless day.
With the holy and happy forever best.
How sweet is our sistcrS HeSNenIy rest!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
A PATRIOTS OPINION OF THE VETO

Magistrate as comforting upon the incumbent the
power of mastery over the popular WILL but as
granting him the io,cer 10 erecue tile properly er-
pressed wiN Of tie People, and not to resist it, With
my mothers milk did suck in the principles on
which the Declaration of Independence was
founded. That Declaration complained that the
'h'nS tvoum not let Tie People make such h,cs as
officer undertake at this time OF day to control
'the People in the exercise of their own rights 3
And is the duty of the Executive to abstain
from interfering in or hwarting the sacred exer-
clse Of the law-making functions of their Gov
ernment Gen. Hurisons Speech at DaytDn,
September 10, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

REMEDY FOR INSECTS ON PLANTs.-The
Massachusetts Horticultural Society has offer
ed premium for tic most cheap and eilectual
mode of destroying insects on plants. The
premium is claimed by d. Hdgerston, whose
remedy is whale oil soap, dissolved at the rate
Off lbs to Is gallons of water. He says it is
sovereign against all manner of flies, lice, spi-
ders and bugs, also against mildew on grapes,
peaches, plhlns SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

A HINT TO SMIrHs-'l'he cutting Of iron
bars on pipes with the ch;sel, is laborous
and truly ardy process. BY the following
mode the same end is attained more speedily,
easily anti hearty; bring the iron to d white
heat, and then fixing il in a vice apply the
common saw, which without being turned in
the edge or injured in any respect. will divide
II az easily as if il were carrot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
Terms OF the Spectator.

0r;-THE SPEcrAroR rs published week, by
kESToN HARPER at Two Dollars a year, if paid in adj
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Gents If delayed be-
yond the expiration OF the year No subscription will
be discontinued but the option Of the editor, until al
arrearagcs are paid
0i-All COMMUNICATIONS TO the editor by mail must be
post paid, or they will not be attended TO.
acknowledgements of thirteen lines, Cor css) insert
cd three times for dollar, aud twenty five cents iol
each subsequent Larger advertisements in
the proportion. liberal discount made to advcr
tiscrs by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

Steam PIough.-A young merchant Of Attakap-
pas, La. named larkin, has invented Steam
Plough which viii perform the work Of lhiry-,wo
horses, per week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.

The following is list of the Cadets arranged
according to merit. The list of the LIST class was
published some limo ago. We copy from the
Lexington Gazette:
SECOND ri Acc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

The New ENGLANpER.-Place a New Eng
lander on region of rock, without earth or water,
and our labor shall drill the solid stone, and like
the staff of the prophet let out the gushing stream.
Our perseverance shall beat the flint into small
dust, and cover the whole surface with soil. The
dews, and the rain, and the sunshine of heaven,
the only creatures of Gcd left by you in arnity
with us, shall give to our new earth moisture and
fertility, and labor and Gods blessing shall cover
the whole region with verdure--with plants and
trees: with corn fields and gardens, pastures and
meadows.-G. Burgess.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

HEELS AGAINST HEsDs.-The emoloments OF
Fanny FISHERS dancing tour in this country and
Havana, says the Courier des Etas Uns, amour,
to 81 100000. This is more money than any phi.
iosoPher, ancient or modern, ever made out of his
head during his lifetime.
The Commercial Advertiser says GA piri1-
Gus woman, borne down with misfortune, weeping
over her starving babes, would have appealed in
vain to the same spectators, for as many cents rs
Elssler has received dollars for her indecences.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

distinguished Cadets.
The following is a list of the new appointments
which have been made by the Boards
NEW APPO1NTMENTSLR OR
STATE CADETS.
Ii Pitts, Of Essex; II Il w Duke, of Abe
marie; } II Simpson, o. Warren; Hugh b Hill,
OF Buckingham; VIM Fl Stith, of Richmond CT
ty; III L Lee, OF Frederick; w ii Wheelwipht,
of Westmoreland; J ID Moorman, of Pendleton !;
Boggeys, of Harrison; II w Williamson, oil
Norfolk Borough; A w Powell, of Brunswick ;
} w Goodman, of Goochland; Luther Martin, OF
Loudoun; A c Lowe, of Allegheny.
Some additional appointments Of Regular Ca
diets are yet to be made by the resident visitors
fRREG ULAR APPOINTMENTS-O PAY
CADETS.
EN- Anthony, Of Botetourt, 1. A Vaughan, OF
Dinwiddie; 7 Y'aliaferro, of Franklin; V Il
Churchman, Of Augusta, Ed. MUrrelk Of Camp
bell; ID l.anghorne, of Campbell; j Porkhill,
Richmond J Meredith of Richmond; j G. Cootes,
of Rockingham5 j B Sherford, of Hampshire !;
r Mills, of Richmond; II w Meredith, of Bruns-
wick; ID w Meredith, of Brunswick; r M Wi
ley, of Botetourt; j Mason, of Rappahanock f
Ball, of Lancaster; James McCarty, of Lam
caste.
Some additional irregular Cadets are yet to be
appointed by the resident Board.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-08-04

SECOND CLASS.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11

lous farce' we have ever bebeld. We have not
time nor room for further comment this week.
What will be done at the next Convention the
Lord only knows, but as faithful chroniclers of
events our readers shall have it all in its true
light.
We would here inquire, will either of the differ.
ent nominees, after being so numerically ruled off
the track, suffer their names to go before another
Conventonl
BY the way, we would inquire, when another
Convention will be held at Jefferson, to nominate
candidates for Congress! or course there will be
another. Nous Verrons.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11

OFWe see by the last Democrat that
Mr.. QuEssENBERRy retires from that estab-
lishment. Mr.. @. has been editor of that
paper for the last four years, during half of
which time we have had the pleasure of a
personal and intimate acquaintance with
him; though political antipodes, we have
ever esteemed him, in social capacity, as
a gentleman, in the true sense of the word,
and regret exceedingly that he has found
it necessary to retire from the station he
has so long and ably occupied. We ten
der him our well-wishes for his future hap
piness and prosperity.
Mr.. E. w. ROBINSON, late of the Boon
vile Register, fills the place of Mr.. Ques-
senberry. He has long been connected
with the press, and we hope he may receive
the encouragement his talents and industry
entitle him to-
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11
OBITUARY.

DIED, on the 4th inst, very suddenly, at the res
idence of Capt. VIM. D. Swinney, Howard county,
Missouri, Mrs. MARTHA SAUNDERS; in her 9th
year. She had for many years been an exemplary
follower of the meek and lovely Jesus; attached
to, and an ardent admirer of the doctrines and
usages of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs.
Saunders retired to private room about o'clock,
(on the morning of her death) as was usual with
her. being in very delicate health; about one hour
afterwards it was discovered her spirit had taken
its flight and we doubt not, clusters around the
throne of God in anthems of praise and joy; not a
distorted muscle was to be seen when discovered;
may we follow her, as she followed Christ, and our
last end be that of peace. 49,
Louisville papers please copy.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11

DF The editor of the Missourian is un-
doubtedly a wit. We are sorry so few of
his papers circulate in this region of coun-
try, as we are sure his notice Of us would
immortalise us. To be thus noticed by a
relative of the Governor of the State of
Pennsylvania, is surely an honor that is
not met with every day. What part of
Pennsylvania do you hail from, r. Vintonl
Col. S. has found his dictionary, and when
we see you we will give you .feeling" dc.
monstration about the "tdle."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11
ROORVille bookstore.
NEW BOOKS,

ME subscribers have received per late arri-
j vals large and we'll selected assortment of
Medical, Miscellaneous and School Books TO
which they would invite the attention of the pub
lie. Among the collection will be found, Dunrlis-
sons Practice of Medicine, just published, Rams.
bothamS Process of Parturitlon. with l42 plates.
Just published, Groville on Counter irritation,
MorgaHs Surgery, Billings First Principles of
Medicine, Bell on Regimen and Longevity, Eber-
lee on Children, Devices Midwifery, Devices on
Females, Mayas Pathology, Pritcha.d on Insanitv
Combes Phrenology, new edition. Spurzheims
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OF England, vols, Napiers History of the Penin-
sular war, D vo.s., Bottas History of the Ameri-
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Henry's Philosophy, Renwicks Chemistry, Rem.
wick's Philosophy Renwick's Mechanics, Lard
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Maury on Eloquence, Speeches.of Chatham, Burke
and Erskine one VOL, The Chess Player, Hoyle's
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Combs Military Tactics, SCOTS Poetical Works.
Byron's Works new edition in vols, Rollins
Ancient History, fine edition, > vols, American
Pocket Library, American Almanac for 1912,
Comoe the on constitution OF man, &c
SCHOOL BOOkS.-We nov offer for sale the
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would invite the attention Of teachers, heads of
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RART & CO.,
Corner of Main and Morgan streets, Boo0yple,
June A, 1912.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11

Cons" says he thinks the manner in
which the Temperance society of this
place is conducted, is certainly the most ri
diculous farce he has ever witnessed. He
does not think it a suitable place for young
lawyers to display their wit, and suggests
the propriety of their retiring to the woods
as a more appropriate place for the prac-
tice Of elocution
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11

0SrThe following interesting conversation took
place between two of the prominent actors in the
Loco Foco scene, which disgraced Fayette on Mon.
day last, Immediately after the adjournment Of the
meeting.
Mr.. J.. at was foolish in you, DR.. l.,
ship in the county, to meet in Convention here, on
the 25tb inst, instead of sending the people en-
masse to nominate suitable candidates for the Leg
islature."
DR.. L.. "Mr. J. you are q id fool
and always have BEEN" Exit DR.. L., leaving Mr..
j., in great rage.
From the laconic reply of the leader Of the great
Fayette Clique, we should judge he was not to be
trihed with.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-11

INFORMATION WANTED
OF HENRY KING, young man about 90 years
of age. He resided in Saline county last July,
and then spoke of going to Grand river; he has
not been heard from since. If this should meet
his eye he will confer favor on his friends Mich
olas Helsentine, Anne Helsentine, and his fqther,
Christian King, formerly of Basil, Ohio, by COM
ing Immediately to Glasgow, who are very anx.
ious to see him.
0TThe Western Journal, Western Missourian
and Lexington Express, will confer favor by Civ
ing the above one or two insertions