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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-01

90 LAUGHABLE, BUT NO JOKE--A lad sent &c
II Maiden lane for bottle of the celebrated Nerve
Bone Linnent to apply to an ANGLE that washurt an
badly nnamed. BY some stupidity the servant procure
Dalley Pain Extractor which the lady used rather tina
to send back without knowing intended for sucl
cases.
The lady called there this day. June o9th saying tina
the salvc Of Daley had cured her entirely she pur
chased more to have always hand in Of any
cident
It will take all burns without pain and mercifu
men should keep it by them, and save the torrents
their families. The unleeling not expectedto do it,
0- young gentleman, son of r. NJ. Megs Esq, ont
Of the Oldest and respectable citizens Of Albany los
his hair entirely He used bottle of the true Balm
Columbia, from Comstock Co. and now has heat
completely covered with full flowing of hair tina
curls most beautifully. Think Of this young men whC
worship long locks much, and apply at No u Maiden
lane where only the true Dasam may be had The pro
prieors absolutely forbid statements oil this kind
to be made unless the letter Facts are sufficient
IL strong and abundant as to our article 70 require the nc
ious absurdes resorted to by others to sustain them
We only appeal to the reason and good sense OF nte
gent people and want patronage from those who
not truths fanciul false themseye
that they suspect any statement make to partake
their own character.-New World.
That several persons have been imposed upon by a nj
SCRABBLE counterfeit Of this article and will be necessary
i'm future 10 see the Of Comstock Co is on The
bottle and that is procured at No II Maiden lane New
York.
1y- THE MEDICAL REVOLUTION The esta
blishment Of the Nrw YoRK CoLIEGE MEDICINE AM
PHARm,cy has been hailed with the uneluvocal approba
ton of enlightened public and has created consdera
bic sensation in the camp of the pretenders to medic and
pharmaceutical science. is rmored that the vender,
Of aoes and gamboge have entered into combination for
the purpose Of obsructng the progress of the College,
Vain attempt Nothing can present an enduring obsts.
Gle to The victorious progress Of science The CoLLre
have already been the Of restoring several indvi
duas who had bndy trusted in the efficacy of auac m
defines The addresses Of these individuals can be oh
tanned at the PRINCIPAL orFIcs ofthe College No % M
sau-street.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04
From the Richmond " hig. .narch "a.
SPRING ELECTIONS.

Elections Of Members Of the House Of Delegates take
place throughout the State The ith Thursday In Apr
The faulty Of Loco FocosIn has reused the people
from their letlargy. and if We read the signs Alright the
Wings destined Ia more signal triumph than ih'y
have gained for years We do not chose 10 disclose all VI
know but bid lrcndsevcry where be Of good cheer
and every inch ogound in every county IN the
State. The ranks Of the adversary are weakened by
distraction The Loco Foco people can stand some
things-bui they cannot stand every thing They will
rebel against the screws which their lead have dTec-
ted the Banks 10 put upon thom-ihcy repndiale and
abhor the folly Of refusing the Land money which be
longs IN the State We hear deep and bitter, II
mol ond--agans the soishncss Of the Richmond jGn,o
and the bundcr in Richie, in making the receipt of the
Land Money issue; and if Mr. Senator l.oane was in
Washington now ho would receive letters stating; "Jo
are not upon bed4 roses here"
There's bad blood and confusion in the Party. Somt
wanted immediate resumption, and they abuse Richie
Go. bank bought and bank rldden and others elort
upon these c'd dcnOunce .hcm as Dtsrnctlyes Som,
wanted the Land money but were afraid 10 take II, lest
the party lash should aI upon 'hclnthese have gone
home grumbling and dissatisfied. and .ashed ny thel
constituents again Wings IN disgn'1", and
hope for nothing much that the fate ot the kiken
ny cats may ovcrake their party.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Mn. kESpALL.-Messrs. Lumsden and Holbrook.
partners OF MIR. C. w. Kendall. in the Pcayunc OF
New Orleans, have addressed statement to President
Tyler, setting forth the objects of Mr. kendal's Journey
to Santa Fe with the hapess expedition and the details
OF the cruelties To which he has been submitted by the
Mexican authortes-aso showing that Mr. X was fur
nshed with passport from the Mexican Vice Consul at
New Orleans for the purpose OF visiting Santa Fe The
statement conclude as follows
wv havemade the st,tcment not because we presume
you need any prompting in order ensure the proper
performance OF your duty, but because we supposed our
selves to I've IN possession vi facts which can scarcely
have reached you from other sources
:in all that regards the rights Of the humblcst citizen
OF thus Republic, we trust confidently the Executive
OF The Natonwcl persuaded that as it never has been
|, never will be- his misfortune to permit any violation o,
Justice. by foreign domestic power while IT is within
me stope Of his just authoritv n prcvcni IL
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Az h the humble individual who addresses You, al
thouyh entiile to the honors Of citizenship IN Texas
il is not necessary that should speak OF my P'son
Would 10 God You had accepted the olive branch
which, as her public Minister, offered YOU, IN eo'il
the spirit If peace and friendship. and that You had hn
namely attempted 10 saunch the wounds oil your own
,ruutfy. heeding a, every pore You have. however,
disdan., this offer, in Of the highest personal
indigni,y to ny self and public afont 10 the county
You accuse me Of the mpudonce OF having oieei you
sirer- will he guilty Of the gasconade OF Offering
you afel But when You do come hope ma, ho s
The neihnc ot your war s,eed on the banks Of the Rio
Bravo.
have the honor TO subscribe myself, with due consid
eratian, yaui Excooncy' 5 most oil sers't
J. HAMILTON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

SiSGrLAR CRcuMsr,NcE.-rhe Selma Ala Free
Press relates the foowing:-Ten or IL years ago the
wife oi Methodist minister, named Isaac Iayl was
missing The circumstances were as iollows:-Shp
lay down as usual with her husband and some time af
ter she arose and went out and back or three
times AT last she took up the youngest child and af.
ter kissing it, laid it in Mr. Tay ors bosom, telling him
TO keep till she returned She then left the house and
returned no more Dgcnt search was made after her
but without success Suspicion rested strongly ON her
husband and bones having been found in hollow stump
near his house, some years after, he was arrested
brought to trial and acquitted for want of evidence
Tie was, however. generally believed to be the mar
derer lie was prohibited preaching and much pcrsc-
cutcd
short time since letter was received by the Post
master at Blountvlllc, where the occurrence hap
pened, from man in Texas, who it appears had been
attached to Mrs, Taylor before her marriage and meet
ing her some time afterwards persuaded bert ly with
him to Texas. They accordingly secretly equipped
themselves and started she travelling in mems clothes
and arrived there, where they lived together as man and
wife She died in that country, but exacted on her
death bed promise from her paramour that he would
write back and disclose the of her sudden disap
pearancc Thus has the chaacrcr of most pious and
worthy man been cAculpated from most foul and un-
Just suspicion.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04
Ases'Es'aI.

yH'IE subscribers Intend to close their present busncs,
and To chcc; this ogect more speedily. they ar,
mcnec business, in this place. GOOD bargain in thcr
STOCK OF GOODS which is well selected, though
not very large and consists mostly Of stape Goods.
We Invite those wishing lobny cheap stJcl, Of G,oa.
10 call and Sc u.s.
We will commence from this day iosall at rr'a -.
such prices will inevitably insure 81, ~ TIC very
reduced rate at which We shall offer Goods. VII make =
ssry that we sell exclusively for cash negotiable
paper.
Those owing us accounts will rccocct they fall due
the LIST of February and we hope they will noi fail To call
and settle. HUNT \ WARD.
Jam 81 ill.,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

SAIAT.-1ne MuI,s,a,1h OF sataIds SAYS there >
no truth IN the rcccat 5alcan that the Secretary Of the
Navy was preparing to despatch squadron 10 the coast
II AFRICA under the command Of Commadore Ram
-ey The Secretary (adds the Aladson!an) lis very de
sfols that strong aud efficient squadron should he con
4faniIy on that coast tot e IS unable. Al present To ear
~ sai lis purposes wani Of sfils and money. In
the mean tline be is dong all thai lac by sending
10 thai station such par, oi The free oi the several
sluadrons other stations from time 10 time be
spared for that duty The Nanlal.a is pan the home
slua dron under the command ol Contnodore
Stewart. and Is The only scsal thai the Deparncn can
send II the African cast
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04
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This amount is certainly very cnyrln,rs. and veotc
not ii all surprised at Tia, sunshn, ut which III, stat
mout has e1try @alrc ,rcltod. Il is probable hoN,y,r
a!l, all. tita Is ue c>a9g rated. ov itp 10 the man
nc IN Which the statement, lr the Banks rfSiondinr
directly 10 ti Inquire ot tlc mittu and f,rlfo
not making tie necessary disc rimratn in nay eae,s
were necessarily framed. \ director. for cNan ~
he the tndoser d,z,u different rrt,s la rli lie
soic end Acl. ly tlc statement to the Legislature
thc aggregate lHe tcGh' as security. is repre- scented
as exclusively his the Joint liability Of the Other en-
doscrs not being embraced in the response to The nq
ry. lnde,1. the committee state that, I'm sne insta.-
eos the liabilities e Broctos include several ,ndo>a
ti,ns the sane d,r' In tbs manner d,ull!ess rs
we'll as III oth'r mode, the aggregate OF ind,Ltelne,
was douttlos5 Iied In olord It's real amou,i
Since, heWeyI, the statement las gone forth 10 tie
rid IL is tu Tan HAT the amount of Indebtedness 1t
each place nhe1c Bank is located should as far as
pfarlcal, lc stated in old,l that the innocent nay hot
lie count uaded with the guilty and that tie ceusure
should fall up those 10 whom it is applicable We
have therefore prepared the FLOWING statement, Of tie
aggregate Indebtedness at each place:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

J. SnEaiptN IIoGAs-1his confessed participant in
the Caroline affair has made speech at Hamilton, {.
ming Post III explanation of his recent arrest at lockport
He denies having left through any fear Of consequent
and says he did sat the earnest solicitation oil
those persons who thought the ends Of justice would be
much better answered II he were not prosecuted all
He claims the night las British subject traverse the
the universe and To plead my country passport aid
says / LaHdo So Us tir as Tie United States are con
cerned. uheqeter IHiik proper"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

DR. THoMAs Wnlre of Nashville. Tennessee. has
invented machine which promises to be of great I'M
poraGcr 10 those engaged in the silk business II fin
ishes in the approved manner for the needle loom
without ,anglement in any of its processes. Its five
processes recling, winding, hrosng, trommng and
skcnng and il performs all in about the time oc-
cupied by other machines in reeng alone. So simple
is the structure of the machine that girl of fourteen
in hour fully understand the fve-old operations
in all their variations. which performed with pune
tuay The silk prepared by it for the loom as sew
lngs is said to be equal to any thing made abroad.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04
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IIIl,, BANKS.

1hr committees oiboh branches If the Ieo,.la,e,.
during tie lat, stssi,u + hat boy. made a tbr,k
and sitting eNannaii, # he condition Of the Banted
this Communicable. :. far it possible 10 do s.o
COMMITTEE Il the Senate Chorou.hly Leo Eco IN j..
comp sta) extending It's rs,arcLos fer as 10 ron,
The coin in the wants al Riohmond for the purpose =,
testing The accuracy file statements made liz he Il.
GERS Of these institutions. And. by the way, III, fe NJ,
amusing stories told Of the difficulties and ,nJ.
easements encountered E, the curious neusrs "a H.
bags aud barrels Of o Id and silver coins Of all cnnt
and some Of them oi remote aces, were opened and ,l
precious dt posit,s submitted 10 their scrutiny Il w.
kindly suggested 10 them that they should est cltan ll
value by weight. which donc--and then caIne H.,
puzzle, aer tie scale, had peritnn,d Their duly Il,
duce the penny weights 10 dollars and Cents Ills d;f
irniy however. happily surmcuncd by the aid #
the Bank 1irefs-an the raGlt was confirmation .,
their rcp4ris IL the Lrgislnlurc-to Wit
In the Bank Il liralna at Rjclinonl S371 go
af',i'fa panA 90 2l9.Gsa
''Nhan3' nanN GO u.3G!
The Indebtedness r Directors was also a uliect =,
minute lnyestigatlona +hc llowing statement sb
The amount Of debts due tie directors Of each B:,l j.,
Virginia. rs individual payer individual PARTNER in firm
security in finn &c rhecapt,l ofc each Bank j., ,ls,,n
neN'd, to SIN " the lrrorti, Il lctwccn TIC two:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04
DonarSttr fntelltDencr.
Correspondence Of The Z. s. Gazette.
MEXICO.
\NAsHISoTos Cry,
Sunday evening, i. ".

Dear sir-The rumor is very prevalent this evening,
that the President has ordered squadron to Mexico, To
demand The liberty OF the American citizens, Prisoners
a, twenty four hours notice, Of refusal, our
Minister demand his passports and repair to the
squadron there await further orders An officer OF the
army alsp left here yesterday with orders fer the 9Th
regiment Infantry and five companies ID Dungeons. to
repair forthwith the Sabine rver, 10 prevent any IN
reference the part Of the American citizens with the
affairs OF Texas. Truly yours, +.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Joseph Smith has become editor Of the Times and
Seasons published Nauyoo. III. The first number
his accession CONTAINS the rst chapter OF pretend
cd raaslatlons Of a book written by Abraham. and DIS
covered in the GatacomIs Of Egyptian autobiography Of
Jo Smith, with the Mormon creed, aud sundry other
matters Of the same kind.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Tremendous Orcgior.-Thc following is copied from
the last Nicksburg Sentinel:
'1he reports tromabove yesterday most alarming
Weearn from the passengers that all the tributary streams
n the Mississippi are overlooking The Arkansas, the
Tennessee the Cumberland the Ohio, the Missouri and
the Upper Mississippi were all full. Such crcum-
stance occurred before; and when is recoeced
that the river at this point higher than it has been for
two years past, most appalling overflow is inevitable.
We learn that DR. Mutt splacc. few miles above Mill
kins Bend. already under water and that he had to
take his family off in boat"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Cwefo Canecr.-Nlr Thomas Tyrrell of Missouri
advcrlis,s, that upon his nose which had been
treated without success by DIR. Smith, of New Haven.
and the abest surgeons the Western country had been
cured in the following manner. He was recommended
strong potash made OF the ashes of red oak bark
boiled down TO the consstence of moasses cover the
cancer with IT aud in about hour afterwards To cover
II with plaster Of tar which he removed after few
days and II any pronberanccs remain in the wounds
apply more potash 10 them and then plaster agan until
they shall disappear after which heal the wound with
common salves Cautery and the knife had previously
been used in vain. This treatment effected perfect
and speedy cure.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04
From The Richmond Compiler.

MIX. XVI S' Sff.Et LITTLE Distribution net
We give this morning Mr. Rives' speech on his
mendment proposing 10 suspend the Distribution Law,
believing that the Importance Of the movement well
considerations account OF the mover himself JUS
niy us in 80 appropriating the space ii occupies.
The suggestion of the President relative To the repeal
well as the movement Of Mr. Rycs in the Senate has
called forth the comments Of the Press. The National
Inleigenccr. Baltimore American l. s Gazette and
the Wing Of this City decided in Their opposition to
the repeal OF the Distribution measure
The snbcc Will no doubt be the cause of violent
citation Of party feeling; and we seriously apprehcnd
much injury 10 the public interests from the prolonged
and heated discussions Of the questions of the rcsump
ton Of the Land Fund by the Federal Government and
Of increasing the Tariff The exigcnrles of the Gov
ernment require immediate acilon-delay must be DIES
tuetye aud we do not ground for hope that Con
gress will dispose of either of these important subjects
with any thing lko the promptness which the cmcrgen
cy demands.
Tho more Jealous supporters of the Distribution Act
are mortified al the difficulty IN which is involved
with respect to the Infringement of the principle of the
Compromise The Baltimore American takes the
ground that, the provision relating the Compromise
conflicts with the general tenor and spirit Of the statute
and the nvarable rule to follow the consistent mean
my, and disregard the rcpugnant part Ii says il has
heennierred that there may have been mistake in
the wording OF the Act aud regards this lbmly OF s
wing the trainers from the lnpuiatun of ogeglous absu
diy.
Whatever may have been the mode orlnoliye hy which
the provisional clause IN favor Of preserving the Com
promise. crept into the Distribution Act as the Amer
SAYS 1t will pluck out the heart of the BILL 1t is
on the ground Of this amendment tina, the bill com
-, tel, on the lin and We anticipate that nothing but
suspenai1ncan save II nom complete, and we void
fear final oycrtlrow for when the new States ge, n lit
tie stronger there s no to hope for Distribution
among the cid.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Mr. CLn's speech, in the Senate on "Wednesday, is
SAID by all who heard ii 10 have been splendid eff
fort oiargumcnt and eoqnence and to have commanded
the und yIded attention ol the Senate and crowded
dcnce The veteran statesman leaves the scene Of his
,..acc victories, where he has 50 long humphcd over
opposition and prt ;"dlce, with his reputation
Tor and pario, sustained in IA IT'S former vigor.
iier. Gd-.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

ENcKE's CoMrT-A correspondent Of the L led
States Gazette has furnished calculations Of the
motions o f.nckes comet. according 10 which il is ap
preaching the earth the rate of two millions of miles
a day, and lis distance from will be reduced half
in less than month Ii IS possible that it may be seen
this week Of neat, with good telescope
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

uDl RSl Ant To decree of the County Court Of
! Campbell pronounced ON the 18th day OF February
1872. IN the suit then therein depending between Ma
llan Specie and mtir plaintiffs, against Elizabeth Al
Ian aud others, def, ndauis the undersigned the Comms
slou, therein named, will on Friday the 10Th of April
next or the ncN tar day, sell on the premises by way
OF public auction. to the highest bidder, the
r * y OF la ND
whereof Richard e Allan died, seized and possessed
being the Tract Of Land IN said decree mentioned
This Irocto of Land lies in Campbell county, adjoining
the Lands of Thos aasse, Nancy lctcrcw and others,
and contains
= q = &C. :.
mostly in woods. with some ; % recently clear
ed. This Land Is excellent Tobacco Land. | deem II
unnecessary To say any thing about the quality Of
the Land, persons disposed 10 purchase view II
Tor themselves The terms will be credit of one and
two years, the purchaser giving bonds with approved
personal security r equal portion i,ho purchase money
and the title to be retained until the las, pa ymcn is made
NATHAN SPECIE, COMMISSIONS
March "a wlmhs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

The Florence (aalama) Gazette says that flat boat
in attempting 10 PAS the Muscle Shoals the llh IN
sant ran against diff and sunk. All ON board, twelve
thirteen IN lber. persisted. 1t was family bat.
supposed To be ifom Last tennessee. The river was
very full and swift and the Of the boat refused tn
employ pilot. aud attempted 10 pass the shoals BY io
lowing boat Just ahead.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

The Cincinnati Republican of 22d lust. says that the
Ohio river is falling with great rapdity; and there
are SHOWS IN the mountains to be melted there is but
little prospect of high water again this spring The
Mississippi is AT remarkably high Stage. Cairo at
the mouth OF the Ohio on which millions Of money have
been usoessly thrown away, is completely submerged
So also is ShawneCown.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

LATE DECISIONS IN BANkarPrcy. Judge Story q
Boston, has decided--lst. That debtor is entitled
all his earnings from the dag that he files petition 10
take the benefit Of the General Bankrupt law. ID. That
between the date of the debtor is bound to take care Of
tho property Tor the benefit othe petition and the ap
pontncnt Of the assignee the creditor and is entitled
10 an allowance oi tie same trustee Sd. That n
wife can be deprived ojewcry given her by her hus-
band, but not oIewery owned by her before MARRIAGE
given her after marriage by persons other than her
husband. Presents oany persons made by an in55l
vent, can be claimed BY the assguecs.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

The Presidency II, Iieuds ol Mt. Buchanan have
recently held very large meeting at llarrsburg.-John
IS Butler, Esq. presided. and the assemblage Was al
dressed by Mr.. MI.anaLan. Of the Senate. MI Or
ney and others Decided resolutions IN favor o Mr..
Buchanan's nomination as tie democratic candidate or
the Presidency were adopted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

SOtTliERN STAPLFS-In the year LEO the
Colony Of Georgia exported IS .G6Obs Of Indigo ii was
then the chr staple of the Colony The expiration OF
nee Tor the same period mounted to than II
lbs. Cotton was no cultivated at all
Indigo being an article of great importance to the
british manufacturers efforts made to establish
the culture Of ii in India In 1888 Bengal began Ia
send Indigo to Eng and and in short ceased to
be cultivated 10 any extent in America. India now
supplies the chief portion of all the indigo used in manu-
features.
The Savannah Republican, referring to these facts re-
marks that cotton and nee now the staple products OF
Georgia, articles which scarcely entered into the de,
of the founders OF the State aud the significant question
Is asked--how long will these continue 10 be the staple
commodities ol Georgia? Can they, fem the present
aspect OF affairs, long maintain their supremacy 1t is
certainly adds the Republican, "a question of great mo
meni for as England is weaving herself from our cotton
fields, and looking for her supply to her own East India
POSSESSIONS 1t becomes Important TO know What we shall
do with our own wants and to hat shall turn for
new and commanding staple. As the limits of our cot
ton market become moro and more narrowed down. so
shall we be more and more compelled To search
methods for It's consumption, products for exports
Bah. american.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-04

Cieor Tie Tra.i The dwell Courier states that a
locomotive ofecvcn ,e tuilt there III the cs,om
Raj Road, ran H1e miles ia ro minutes, being at the
81 o miles per hour