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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

- AN away on the l4th December last QsiD a likely
~ mulauo man, named DENNIS, who purchased by
Mr. David Branch Of the City Of Richmond, on the IOh
OF June lsi FROM one Cyrus Chiffon Of Lancaster
~ Va in which county he Il probably lurking. Dennis
p or 3years old has dark bushy ofhar round
lace no marks or scars about him, GecoleetedJ rather
souty made. and about fect9 inches high
The above reward will be paid ioI the apprehension and
delivery OF Dennis to the subscriber in the City Rich
rnond or reward Of s7j will hc given any one who will
apprehend said Dennis ami lodge him In JAIL 30 that the
owner get him again. Address
II DICKINSON
ia 10 cwtf RiehmonJ Va
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

A correspondent inquiries, II many Of the recent
appointments 10 Office, made by Mr. Tyler, sre not
from the ranks Of the Loco FOcosl Some Of them
undoubtedly are, and Of those too, who were mos,
open mouthed and bitter in their dehunciations and
calumnies against Gen. Harrison, and who gave
their votes and their voices heartily and constsn,v
agaios. "Tippecanoe and TrLER TOO" These are
the things that show most oreibly the base treacbe
~ and black ingratituJe Of the present incumbent
Of the Presidential ehair,-H.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

From the Richmond Enqui-
quircr.
The Tariff Bill received
the votes ofi DemOcrats,viz;
Messrs Buchanan, Sturgeon,
Wright AMI Williams (ol
Maine }
The four Democrats voted
for the bill with great reluc
lance Three Of them, Duc.
hanan, Williams and Wright,
with a profssiGnGS. The
full report IN the Globe gives
US their speeches. They
will be found extremely in.
terestin.. Mr. Buchanan as.
signs the alternatives be-
tween which he hal 20
chOose-(the saving Of the
public lands, the securing Of
a revenue 20 the Treasury
without litigation with the
mere hants, aud the saving OF
certain manufacturing inte-
rests and the voting for a
bill, which he does not ap.
prove. hr which he says,
he would not vote, were Il
not for the unparalleled
condition Of the existing law,
the Treasury and the eoun
try"-a bill which he pro-
nounees 20 be "eKiravasant
In the protection IL Affords
and, Ia some instances, Is
altogether prohioitory"l-
lie accepts IL how, as much
the least OF two evils, aud
looks forward with hope %
tcffer fiiaes for an adjust
ment OF the Tariff, on , scale
more consOnant with all the
great and various interests
OF the Union. without sec.
tons" Mr. Wrightassigned
the condition OF the Urea
sury, and the desire 10 root
out the very germ Of Disiri-
button, as the reasons which
would compel him most 70
luciantly q vote for the bill.
lie begged his friends, who
should believe him 10 De in
errof, 10 believe him 10 be
governed ny pure motives
lie said, "he owed II 10 those
friends, as well a. 20 himself,
10 make another remark;
which was, th4i the conse.
quences OF his action, ifevil,
should &c visited upon him.
self and upon hfmssifalons,
as no friend, here or else.
UheTe, had interfered 10
bring him TO the conclusion
lie had pronounced. Many
very dear friends, whose
judgment, upon almost all
occasions, he valued more
Highly than his swn, had
kindly aiiemptedio convince
him he was In error-nof
oEe 10 urge aim 70 girs the
rofe. "
with every disposition in
tho world 70 treat with
every LbeTsliiy gentlemen,
who have hitherto nis;in
guisied themselves Ia the
Democratic ranks, yet we
beg leave most respectfully
10 say. that VIC shall hold
them 10 the letter and spiri,
OF their sycTmenis that We
shall never rest satisfied,
until this "bill Of abomina
lions" u eXpunged from the
Statute BOX, or completely
changed In It's cnaciInents-
and that We shall coun. upon
Mcssrs Buchanan. Sturgeon,
Wright and Wil.iams, % CO
operate with us, and take
the cross upon their own
shoulders. Repeal Repeal
is now The word.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
::ss2ss;D~
ny LAST' q YENIN0's MAZE.
FURTHER EXTRACTS BY THE CALICO.

The Duke OF Wellington i, appointed Command.
er-in>Chef Of the Army. in place OF Lord Hill. who
resigned on account OF III health. This appo ment
was announced in the Gsze,,e or the i5;h.
There have been several new elections in Parl;s.
men'. For Nottingham, MIR Walter, OF the London
Times, Is elected in opposition to Mr. Surge, tho
aOobuonist. For Southampton, Me.srs. M,ld-av
and Hope, Conservatives, in opposltion 10 Lard
Nugent and MIR George Thompson. For Ipswich.
Mes'rf. Gladstone and Fox, Conservatives. Ia op-
position to Messr'. ThOrnbury, Radical, and Vim
cent, Chartst.
The Queen was about TO make N v;,i, IN Sent.
land IL was expected that she would embark az
wool~ieh, August 20. in the yacht Royal George.
10 be attended by the Pique frgste and a squadron
OF steam vessels and yachts She would Lie accom-.
panied by Prince Albert and several of the Min.
's'ry. including Sir Robert Peel.
AZ meeting Of the Great Western Steam N,v;.
seuon Sompanv. at Brsto, on the 10 h. il va, re.
soNeu that the affairs OF the Comp,nv .bouII bs
wound up a committee OF ten person, were au.
Co.,,, go 70 dispose OF the whole property o. tho
company 10 the best advantage. lis said TO have
proved ru.nous specul aton s
mo weather was fine for harvesting and tho
crops were good. The funds were higher, ard
money was abundant. $50
FRANCE The new French Chamber of Denu,i..
mad assembled. Nj. Sauret vas reelected Pest
den, N tho 2d ballot On the first ballot he receive
ed 2lo votes odllon Barro,, 1871; M. Daiaur. 80;
ana there were 46 scattering votes. % the ri
pilot the Opposition united on NJ DurAua, who had
iSi votes, nni the Ministerial party on Nj Ssuret.
Who had 227, and was chosen Ivy n ma iori,y of az
Va tie 9th, three Of the Ministerial candidate.
We chosen Vice Pre,ilen,s. The 4th, NJ Bolev-
me, had log votes. and Nj De Tracy, the highest
opposition candidate, l55.
we learn from Madrid, under date OF August
tina, Ms Wasting OIL Irving, Minister of the u g.
ana M Alouqu'rque. Charge L'Atfairs OF Braz,,'
presented their credentials to the Regent.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
WILLIS " WOODLEy,
Proctor tinivcrEify Of Virginla

TyJssi,rrig5f and BiaetspPs Slop and DsennR House
rm t5acrcs n Land, for RsHf
fIE we'll known and desirable stand ~ tho termination
or the Mechanic svlc Turnpike and AZ the roads
leading 10 Hanover Couuhouse aud King William, ~ Old
Cburch-bl miles from Richmond, IL Torrent Attached 10
the shop is comfortable ame dwelling with tho neees
aary outhouscs aud " ~ Land, which h sum
Client timber and hrewood for the % the place To
AN ~ w5w. JANIS A OLIVER.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

no The Wings Of Orange County are requested TO
assemble IN full meeting at the Courthouse ON the Fourth
Monday in September upon subject Of the next
Presidential Election. st,ao c,d
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
RICHMOND WING.
TUESDAY MORNING. sErTEMBEK q.
THE TARIFF AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH.

ihh TAHITI Al IhE NoRT1 AND SOUTH.
THE ALBANY AND RICHMOND Jusro.
The annexed comments from the Richmond Ems
quirer and Albany Argus upon the votes upon the
passage Of the Tariff Bill, furnish a very striking
exempfca;ion Of the disingenuousness of Loco
FocOism. They are given in parallel columns TO
facilitate the render in making the contrast.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
LONDONs, wILLINGHAm a. DREWH
Arc now receiving their stock 81
rAII a Nn WINTER GOODS.

ITO which they invite the attention Of their FORMER Gus
forners and The trade generally. Almost All dcscrip-
lions Of Goods are much than usual and our
stock being largo aud well selected, VIC feel every conf
dcnce that We can give entire satisfaction In every style
and desc rIpton ~ Foreign and Domestic GODS.
Richmond, August 9Ohi lsi@' auV s"aw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
NEW FIRM.

I'HE undersigned have this day associated themselves
a together under the firm Of EU5TACE q ROBIN.
son, Tor the purpose OF conducting a Commission,
forwarding and Storage and Pro-
iuce will DO forwarded with as little delay as possible
Merchants and Planters rely their business berg
ahuy attended to- They respectfully solicit share Of
patronage from their friends and the public In general
~. NJ. EUSTACE,
JOHN A ROBINSON.
no Office Immediately on tho Basin, neKt the sand
Of Ludam & Son. au % e2m
Richmond. Aug g 1872
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
LAW NOTICE.


dffOrHcV az Law,
ITAa removed his Onco a. hiH new residence on Mayo
IL street, above tho OBI Fellows Hall, and next door 10
tho Unitarian Chmrh. au 30 cot
llumnLlar viii rnnY.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
UNIVFRsiTY on VIRGINIA..

a MEETING Of tho Board n Visitors will take place on
~ Monday tho 18Th of September next, for tho purpose
Of filling the vacant Chair IN TIC School of Chemistry and
Nateria Medca Of This Institution, asioud by tie death
OF John Y. Emmei, late professor Those dosrOus
Of becoming applicants wishing any particular inforna.
lion will address, their communications 90 Judge Henry
~ q Tucker Chairman Of the Faculty the University,
WIZ WV WILLIS ~ WOODLEY,
Proctor tnlvcrsify Of Nir0inn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
"A Gerrymandsr.

The Ohio State Journal contains a full length
likeness of this extraordinary animal, which was
recently captured in that State. It may lie seen by
the curious a, this Office. 1t animal of supsn-
dous proportions ard most hideous aspect.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

w AS committed TO tie jail Of GoOehland County, on
w the 23rd Of June last, negro man who calls him
self GEORGE WASHINGTON: says 10 was free born
and that he came from Norfolk thar be- sold Rich
mond for hts Jaiecs, and purchased by Jas Goode of
that place. from whom hc away George " very likely
and we'll set Of very dark complexion has prominc nj
scaz. The Of said IL required prove pfo
perry, pay charges, aud take him away.
JOHN THOMPSON, Jr., Tailor.
LAUREL GROVE FEMALE SEMINAR
TUE scholastic year Of this Seminary, will commence
Il on the 10Th Of September 10 close the last day
Of July with inernission OF fortnight Christmas
TERMS:
For board and tuition in any all Of the English branch
el<b
Music, including the use Of the Piano.. $50
The teachers particularly request early entrance
that tie Young Ladies may Commence with their oasscs
l. COX.
Essex county, August 10th, 1872
- wU5Scp
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
DEMOCRATIC APPOINTMENTS.

We design soon TO show the honest Democrats
OF the country how they are treated by one or tw o
Democratic nspirants in the Senate. We will show
them that their nations rejected by their sup
posed friends who, not daring to vote against them,
yet rally the ultra Wings for that purpose, and
then manage to be absent themselves! We will
also show that these Democratic iniriguers do every
thing IN their power TO prSusRt the nomination of
Democrats, unless they uniriendy TO MIR Cali
houn, and will pledge themselves not to sustain Pre-
sldent Tyler.
III The Steamer Columns goes down the ri o.
yer, on pleasure tip, this evening. at O'clock
amply provided With music, refreshments and the
necessary ccncomiIants of solid comfort. See nd
vertsement.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
MARRIAGES.
COMMERCIAL NEWS.

Married in Garysburg North Carolina, September 2n,
,ir Inolnas b. White. to Mrs. Emeine Meredith both
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
sIGNs OF THE r,N,rs

We subjon several extracts frcm the Madisoriap
which may serve to advise our reader. Of the fra,
ernal feelings, which exist in the Grea, Demoesa,c
Family.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

a YOUNG MAN member OF the BAR, intends visiting
~ the south and South west this Fall on professional
business. He Will leave about the FIRST OF November and
Will be absent several months Amy claina that may he
conhied 20 him ior collection, will be attended to with
pTomptneSs and punctuaty Letters adore 10 Box IS
Petersburg +. o, will he attended to.
Refer 10 Col WmR Johnson, Francis RiyeS Sturdy,nt
Hurt, Rich'd Meade Petersburg; Messts seldom q
Lawfenceviie, Va.
MN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
MILLING IN RlCuNOND.

TIh .IUaeTIhcI Wakrs known Co hIs fTcnls. and the
public generally that he has taken tho Min In rear OF
At'ory In this City, where he IL coniueiias the
nnhs business both in Wheat sud IN Torn. lie will rur
cnase wheat AMI Corn at the market price, will grind
either on toll lie will Keep all tines t,s SALE fresh
call. WIZ f XIV NV"
SEQ cwN J. u. BRAGG
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

II tr.nr.
40 bags beautiful ConSe receiving sui for SALE
SEQ JOHN GoRDoN.
CHANCERY- r,rgiHia-kt Rule in the t;I.,s >.
ouce OF tue Circuit superior Court Law and Chan
Gerry ,ur the county OF James City snd the City Of Will
SKIN 10 the eleventh day Of June, inclusive 10 The wear
one thousand oight hundred and oIty-two
. BENJAMIN Welles assignee OF Samuel wellca J,hn IA
eicen, Hollis Hurmevlc trading under tho frm and
SS'co, weheS a 20. Phi
Roseow Cole and William r Hamilton BENJAMIN Hama
inrd Iittcton Waller, Mic haeln Warren John MAJ
nucr individually aud rs OF the said Cole Ham
on or OF the said Cole. William Ealvc, Dickie Gait Hen.
hct hrby, IL Tnomas Pcachy, Individually and as agent
ot John BPeachy. AMI John Pcachy Joseph Wa.ktnS
ucnry Jones' George W Souhall attorney or inlyL
uuaiy Iohn 'regory, as attorney individually;
nuSuSiinc hob1c, as attorney individually; John
hIoe Zen amin Allen, LcmuelJ Bowdcn, attorney or
RICHARDSON Hubbard, Richard Bucktrout. Cary Wiki.
son, James Davis, John Jones' Robert q Richardson
ooodrch Durfey, George MCandsh, agent or in n.
Ndualy, and the said Roscow Cole William \ Hamilton
SAID koscow Cole; ANA Hamilton wife tho said Wi.
liam Hamilton; and Samuel welcs. John II Green and
II Hollis Hurmeyllc, merchants partners tra fng I'm.
dei tue htm OF "elles & Co. and Robert Hamilton,
The defendant, Robert Himlton not having en,efcd
his appearance and given security according 10 The act OF
Assembly and the Rules Of this Court and appcarnr y
satisfactory evidence that he Is inhabtln of This
commonwealth on the motion Of the paipn counsel
Is ordered that the said defendant Robert Hamilton
and answer The original AMI amended bills of the pant M
and that copy OF this order be forthwith in some
newspaper published In the city of Richmond for two
months successfully and that another copy be posted at
the front door OF the Courthouse In said civ of wil
hamsburg successive court days.
A tOny-Tcste.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
I,AUKEL GKOVE FtmALE A. ,IINANV
FOR SAIL

TIE subscriber being DESTROYS his Farm,
Il IN the county Of Powhasn offers for sale tho follow
ing property, 10 wit Ills residence the Manchcs
ter b. the opinion OF tc subscriber that this properly
a. residence for gentcol family, DESTROYS Of living in
OF near 10 tho city oi Richmond possesses advaufa
ges having attached TO every convenience that might be
wanted all OF which Of the most durable character. Tho
STATE, wih4 rooms hoor sud large passage through
the centre, most excellent cellar with rooms u which
neatly finished, Toorl the other comfoIta
bic dining Ioom kitchen Of brick and covered with slate,
FIRST rate meat house, Of entire hart timber good
gardeng, well enclosed stable and carriage house,
and coal house, and every other clubhouse necessary
The comfort n family. lot Of IN front of tho
dwelling. well nelosed, 81 good soil, and might be used
vegetable garden. The house ~ neatly furnished with
suitable furniture which the purchaser could iako
af InndaIaie price.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
DnMESTIC.

NNTE have received and offer for sale
w 200 balcsif Virginia Stout, Battcrsea, Brunswick
Dover, and OhoT improved stylea brown shcctinga
100 baloa 80 Etrek, Merchants, Maioaca, and
Hartwick brown shrinaE
90 bales 9 Merchants, Ettrek Moravid do.
sea KENT, KENDALL & ALWATER.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

" AN AWAY from the subscriber, in September last
~ negro named rllADDEUs who is about 40 years OF
az, Stout well made, bright muao, large whskera and
oushy head feet ~ inchcs high speaks quick when
SPOKEN TO- lie supposed 10 be in the nelshborhood
WaTrenon. Fauqucr, Va I viii give reward Of s9l N
unprecedented and secured so that get him. or $50 " el.
Nercd to me In Richmond.
&c G cot JAMES MALONE
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

Ills Tobacco Factory In the rear Of Johnsons Ware.
house, containing half with the Factory House
aud al fs 6Niurea kitchen, and house Tor HANDS, with
about third Of Jolnson's Warehouse, capable Of
storing so hhds pair n stout we'll broke dark bay
Family Horses seven Dbl warranted sound and sold
for 100 fault-sircd ny the imported Cleveland.
Byeafy application, bargain may be bought In any part
tie whole ofth above properly. The subscriber will
remain the premises until tho let n September, after
that period his place Of aidrosaw be Bilgviie Powhatan
county and w s absence the properly will be shown bV
application 10 Mr. Thomas Boyd Of Manchester.
au "a t2i&WGw BLAIR BURWELL.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
DRY GOODS FOR CAS-

w ~. CHRISTIAN & co. are receiving their full
Wv supply of Dry Goods, consisting Of every style Of
Stape and Fancy Goods, suitable for country and city
trade which will be sold At small advance, for cash only,
al their now Cash store, Measrs Red Roberts old stand
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

FAIRFIELD AND BROAD ROCK FALL RACES, Tor
ISL VIII commence on Tuesday the 29h OF septem.
FIRST DAY,
The Fairfield Jockey Club Purse $500, four milo beats
SECOND DAY,
swecpsiakc two mile heats with three year dds en-
trance $780, hall forfeit or more 10 make rae 10 close
on or before tho 10Th September.
SECOND Race same day-A sweepstake for year Odds,
that never won close 10Th September entraue
slO9, half forfeit, or moro 10 make a race.
THIRD DAY,
The Broad Rock Jockey Purse $50 three mile heats
entrance $40.
FOURTH DAY,
Proprctor's Purse 500 two mile heats entrance SIS
lSIIAM PuCKErT.
Owing 10 the hard lines have concluded TO have but
one ~eeks racing This being the last meeting Of lie
Fairfield Jockey Club the subscribers are
10 bring or send their subscriptions. L. II:
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
J. u. BRAGG

TWENTY bose, woolsey & w0olse,s iou6le aud
40 bags beautiful Laxuyr Coor, receiving sui for SALE
SEQ
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

ID IFLE Powder, r to FFFF
~ Blasting do, 10 FFF, manufactured by Hazard,
LOomia g. Co, Hartford Conn
The above Powder constantly for sale by us-the quality
W warranted and the expenses Of transportation psd by
us u the quality Ia not found equal 20 any other Powder
made in this country.
seq q DAVENPORT A. ALLEN.
AHD OLA few barrels ius. rec eyed aud loI sale.
IL seq ALEX. DUVAL q co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
TO TRAVELLERS

Tho Line NJ Mail Coachos Via
0IF.A FMmvilc, for nchburg, lsavcs
49, e.[FSH%s1b MI hmond every Monday, Won
f4ykxStt.TfaHFK nesday and Friday, ar A NJ
through by daylight. Pare only
e. SD PATfEsON, Proprietor
TIofaf an n m
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06

'I'HE subscribers have rented and working on
their account the Cotton Factory belonging 20 tho
Richmond Manufacturing Company, long favourably
known as Cunningham Andefsons." aud are prepared
10 lutSifh Cotton Yarns Of the approved quality
we particularly invite tho attention OF those Merchants
who arc ia 'he hsh Of buy for CASH. for which veIy
bbsral discount WILDE made.
Our Yarns will he found In tho banda of many Of tho
wholesale dealers In This city - 49,
Office NJ the store Of Meaara n w JPrykC
an 3tav6w r n BENTJ TtY a. 60
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-06
FOR SALE.

FINIiE subscriber having quit the Trade entirely offers
Il for sale his Establishment situated Hartford Avenue
Persons wishing TO purchase will please early appl
cation 10 The undersigned, as he Is DESTROYS Of closing ha
jas r. PURvIs,
an II dim Baltimore
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
From the .Nep Orleans .4dpertise,
MIR. WEBSTER'S LETTER.

MIX. w EBSlER'S LEI En-
In another column we give part of the " Great Sc
cretarys" letter to Mr.. Everett The conclusions to-
morrow.
This mastery document covers the whole Southern
ground of argument, in relation to the question of
slavery, and that too in the most felicitous manner
We should like to the ingenuity of Lord Aberdeen
exercised upon this form of putting the subject in
controversy. We do not see how it is possible for
him to get round it,
The tone of this letter is all that every American
could wish. Its intimatons to Great Britain are too
plain to be passed UNDECIDED by that Power and they
confirm worst fears of the result from the mis-
sion Of Lord Ashburton. II England be moi prepared
to yetd ,car ,ciH inevitably
The reader will be struck with the purity of style
and language which distinguish this letter Its arg-
ments assa with wonderful precision, the simplest
comprehension A child may read them and under
stand them. Simplicity in the treatment of any sub
ject is the evidence Of the highest genius, and Mr.
Websters claims in that respect daily augment
ing for the plain reason that his powers of mind are
Of that absolute order which demands the occasion to
display them to advantage. 4.
Politically, this letter places Mr. Webster higher
than ever in the hearts of the Southern people I'm
der the guiding care of our President and his great
captains black Dam we feel assured of justice being
done to u.s. and that invasion of our rights will be
permitted.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
From the ". " Journal Of Commerce.
CHINA.


Our London correspondent closes long letter on
the recent events in China, particularly he capture
of Annoy by the British, with the followiog para
graph se
The report of the Fokien Mandarins is rich docu-
ment, going beyond, in bombast and falsehood, all
previous state papers this singular people 1t begins
by an admission that the barbarians had seized the
Notifications of the city, but that then the troops
sembled, with militia from the neighboring villages
and ten ships, and attacked and routed the Bri-
fish. This extraordinary attributed to
in hand descended from Heaven and headed the Chi
nese force. " All the barbarians falling down with
dizziness found it difficult to their guns" and
they were forthwith put to death and arrested in great
numbers" The Chinese admiral then ordered his
guns to open upon the barbariarIs' ships who were
just going to return the fire, when Lo! suddenly
was of the gods with dishevelled hair and
bare feet holding sword in his hand, and descending
from Heaven, leading numerous host of brave SOL
dicry." The souls Of the barbariaps alright
ed at this celestial opponent that the Chinese de-
four fre-wheel ships, and upwards of twenty ships
boats" 1t is impossible, goes on the reporter to say
how many harbarians were slain, but 200 camp fol-
lowers taken and 700 white devils and 900 black
devils were put death. Seven military chiefs
taken alive, and the transports escaped destruction
only by proceeding to This precious despatch
winds up with very appropriate acknowledgment to
the gods for their aid to the soul of Chang Yen and
to the love of the people to their Governor and
by Chinese roopsthat the fort of Shape is mounted
with than 1000 guns, and that the barbarians
did not injure single cannon, but allowed the Chi
nese authorities to have them back without loss
think all must agree that the Foken Mandarns are
fine specimen of Chinese Munchausens.