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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-31
Voice.,

sVUFfFF.
ID RSl ANT Ia a decree ol The Hastings Court OF
lynchbnrg pronounced ON the 9th day Of March,
1910 III the sui then therein dependinp between SAM
ue AleCorkle. plaintiff and Patrick Kelly. admmistra
nr Of Dennis Kelly, deceased aud others defendants the
undersigned the commissioner therein named will ON the
9th day OF February next II fair. II mol. the next fair ,ay
(sundays eNeoped) on the PROMISES. proceed sell by
way oi public auction, 10 the highest bidder on credit
ol Sly MONTHS
certain Lots AMI TrnPsne,sfs,
situated IN the town OF New London in the comfy of
Campbell. being the ols and Ienemcns in said decree
mentioned aud the Nhcr,ol the said Dennis Kelly
died, sc2cd and possessed Bond with security will he 10
qued Of the purchaser aud the TILE will be retained as
farther security until the purchase money be paid
HENRY DINNlNGTON, Gom'r
Jan 81 toiF
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-31

TORACGO PRESSES, &c.
1.-TWO first rate Iron Frame Screws and Presses, com
i peie-and sundry other Fixtures for Manufacturing
Tobacco. ior sale accommodating terms.
MOORMAN x FITZGERALD.
Jan. 81 IA
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-31

-
From the foregoing, il will appear that the value of
the Joint Fund is $50 Uj5 10. which divided by % the
number of shares in the Institution, gives &69l 81
as the present value of each share The value Of each
share the LIST of January, lSil, $500 81. and
S52 contributed in the OF the year makes S6i2 81
which taken from the present value G9l 81, shows
gain of SO 81 100 on each share and equal eight
per cent All Of which is respectfully submitted.
DAVID w 81 RTON,
JAS. l.. CLAYTON. Com.
GEORGE. ID. DAVIS,
Jan 81 1t
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-31

- The rsalo VII fal the repIr Of Col Cozct on
on fourth pee
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-01-31

~ TONS Bar Iron well assorted, receiving and for
~ sale low, by GEO BAGBf, x Co
Jan. l3 TT if
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
AN AFFAIR OF BLOOD


"At late meeting of the Locofocos in Wash
ington Hall, MIR Henry &. Pope one Of their num-
Der, who was considerably flushed with wine.
made a speech, assailing his own party with n
good zeal OF Iudcrous denuncialon. His remarks
upon the occasion were subsequently, in the mouths
oil the whole town, and they were the subject OF
no inconslderable nerTimeni with the Wings. Two
or three gentlemen wrote sketches Of the speech
for publication: One OF these sketches was written
oy our friend Leonard Bliss Jr., who in presenting
II TO us, Inquired whether thought that il would
II published, give any offence 10 Mr. Henry c.
Pope. Henry and myself ne added, have al
ways been on very friendly terms. and have a
high regard for him; and, II there is nnythins in
this that would be likely to offend him, | wish II
stricken OUT Our own opinion was that it would
not offend Mr. p, for We knew that afer the pas
sing away OF the excitement of wine, he had go
ris1 IN what he had said at the meeting. The
sketch was published"
Cooley Pope demanded the author. The name
was gwen up, MIR Pren'I:e stating explicitly that
Of nee"
ave fervenily hoped, and sincerely believed, tha,
the matter would end here. Yet we told MIR Bis.
that we had given up his name, and warned him 10
be upon his guard. The next evening MIR Godfrey
Pope hunted him through the streets until they met
IN front of Washington Hall, where some words
passed, and MI Bliss was shot down with n nistnI
As we remarked before, we have not a word 10 saw
about the details of the catastrophe; we desire that
they shall be Judged o! by the proper tribunal when
presented under The solsmnity of an oath.
"Of our poor friend Bliss, who, in all probability,
mas received his death wound, we need say little
! nov. or his many virtues, we can speak more DO
perIy IN his obituary, which, according TO present
appearances, We shal! soon be called on to write
With liberal education ana talents Of high or
der, he IS one of the r1idesi, gsn,es most noFen.
sive, and most benevolent Of human beines-one
who is incapable of feeling malice towards any
man living, and who, we always supposed, had no;
and could not have an enemy on earth.
"What we have said we have deemed due to the
cause OF truth. We feel no i'll will towards Mr.
Pope, and most certainly have no wish 10 see him
punished unless the cause Of justice impera;ively
demand t."-Loai J,urHaL
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
JNo GAYNoR
LADIES MUSICAL LITERARY

N9F'TtIsIs y TlIt UtIo5fT NHf10tr.
] Ny SOULS dArk-Son g-wor,is BY Byron
To the q leen Of my Observation-Disclosures By Fry
Words by shelley ''
The Young Walter SHELLEY
Z Afshanisln March oTiEnai-G Getz
The LADIES' G,iop-Strauss
She wore Wreath OF Roses-sonr
The NOung Observation-Disclosures
Monticello Observation-Disclosures
can ne'er for--i tllee-Original sonz-woris by
Lover ~
Song Of the Fair!es-orisnal-w by VI RH-
Nusic by Geiz
u Oh my loves bolny-scoich Barad-J Muller
y FavorIte Galopsde IRON Gu-taVe
Is Oh The quiet days when old-Iords by Mrs
Herans
10 all 70 pieces, OF which are original which would
oNn the regular 90 3t for the low price OF eta
Hu17eiiators received, aud single numbers for sale.
oc : LYONS Main 81.
FOR SALE, tvo hr-tIafe FEMALE COOKS They
y a. also excellent Mediterranean. Apply a, this
Ofilce. :
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

us- HersiofoTe the usefulness OF RoraAds Ig.pryr,d
IoHie Minnie IN the cure Of Indigestion or Dyspepsia
mas only been spoken Of incidentally, while
uiol IL almost measurable valie prompt add De ma
Lttt cure iJf ieNer aud ague; yet with sill more
Ileincss might Il be regarded specfc in indigestion
or ms pain reason that In indigestion or ny spepsa the
he stomach AMI bowels 10 perform their natural aud ae.
ned iuheiions~hch po~eT Is coneTc Cd decided
rssing mI ure ando which power. In truth Ito unpa-
4eea success VA the cure Of asue Is 10 be ascTibed
indec aiteTy, its employment IN indigestion has
almost as erensive in the set for which + has
been 20 long regarded the only scieufc cure that could
be relied upon That It's benefits shall be GO e1fensiye
WITH the ndieaons which he virtues are 80 admirably
cac"aied 10 fh, am de srous that s mp,rauee In ths
For sale by
sc Il
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

The STATE Agricultural Society, at its recent meet.
ing held several sessions uTon the mporaut sub
Jet Of agricultural education. Afcf free inter.
change Of opinion from gentlemen living in various
parts OF the state, and visitors from oltef common
usalths, il was resolved TO appoint committee Of
tighi, whose duy IL should 10 TO memofalizs the
Legislature for the establishment Of agricultural
schools in such parts OF the state as may seem desr
able. This VIC consider ns measure Of great i'm
poranee. The country calls FOR some legislative
helion, and We doubt not that the measure will re-
eeive all the de liberation Il deserves
IN Y. Rom 4dr
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

WILLIAM anderson

GROCER AND COMM sSION MERCHANT
Corner of Cary and 18Th Streets
receiving by sunry arrivals, hs Stock Of Goods for
the Fall tads, which he olrsrs Coz sale low VIZ:
lfO hhds II CrOix and r Rico Sugar, fair 10 prime
40 bags L,guyra, Rio, Java and ~ Domingo Con,e
~ boxes single. DO able anil TIE blc IoafsuKar
~ Ibis Clarified and Powdered 10
2jhhds Porto Rico Molssses
o. 10 Orleans DO
On kcgs Nails ant Btais
gOsaeks Liverpool blown Saii, kslton sn N.rshaIrs
brands
$40 SIDES Sole Leather. damaged and good st.np
~ sacks Ground Alum salt
5Obbls Common Whisky
20 DO OH do, part very superior
100 kegs lie iity's and Duponrs Powder
1909 lbs Bar Lead
2tonH shot
10 half chests Tyson AMI Rack Tea
~ boxes q Z Tea
halt chests very superior Gunpowier AMI Black Tea
l@J boxes sperm taliow, and HUBS patent Candles
81 do HulPs family and vaTisEne1 sap
% dozen painted Buckets
~ 10 sinnions' Axes
Brandy
half PIPES good French brandy
pipe, hail pipes, az. casks OH aud Genuine = NJ
bales Hops
y 'ons English, swedes, and country Iron
20 American blis,ered Steel
DO English aud German Steel
l. =. Madeira Wine, Champagne ditto
Malaga aud susest Wine
Window Glass, sElO and l0Ii2
Nader, Indigo, Pepper
Ginger, Allspiee, Nuimess
sslretre. Alum, copperas, EPSON salts
Cotton Yarns, No I and2
OZnaburEs, Richmond Factory
Brooks celebrated Wheat Pans, ac &c. =
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

A TOUGH eusToNER.-The editor Of the Jones'
borough Wing, who, albeit clergyman, writes and
fights little harder tknn any layman extan, saws:
1--WE still continue to do our own writing and
our fighting, upon all suitable occasions; and we i'll
at all tillas lAn any filthy rascal through our suuf
mSehins vsSsever the public interest Is 10 be pro-
mo.ed ~ ~ operation"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
HcT6A FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD. CONN

| - AdRScT RIcuAosp, Va.
THIS Company Incorporated In the year ISIS with
Il perpetual charter and 4 capital OF s2O0n and in.
sntes against loss damage hy ere dwelling housoA
stores, manufacturing establishments, household furni-
turc, and merchandise IN general the favorable
terms.
Any losses which the Company may sustain Tislues
taken at this agency will be adjusted with prompttude and
literally.
Applications for insurance or the renewal of policies
be made TO the subscriber who has been fully an.
pointed Agent for the City oi Richmond and vicinity.
II. BALDWIN, Agent
icli Under the Exchange Hotel
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
CITY ARRIVALS

EXCHANGE.
n Sutton, King William; B s Taylo-. Peters
burg; Capt Tranb, Barqus Adonis; Mr. Comseh.u,
Va, l. w Wi iams. Norfolk; W W Voss. Hondsr.
son, y G; Mr. Blunt, u S n; Robert Lanier, Nash
vile, Tenn; Ffcrch. Chesterfield: VIM White
Lancaster. W; Count 10 Mon'ho'or, French Lsea
iioni DAVIS, Libery, Va; + johnson. Salem.
Va; J Bfyan, Gloucester; James D.aving.
Campbell G + Miller. Pntsvvani,; A f. Huf.
Roanoke; Mark Levy, Nes York; John Burnet.
Roanoke; James Akir, Column o, Tour; James 4
fiji, Mad 90: 5 w Pyne, New York; c s.. Geo.
No'ard, u 5 \; Edmund Bcrs cy. WIN Mary;
John Il rovlor, Lewis Woojvi'le, Buchanan: John
a Poyoc, Co'umbs; s NJ Conway, Nouhunbcr.
land, Va; y q Wake. Bsn'cyoic, 40; II Hair
ston, Henry, We G w Pendlstou, NJ n Bakey,
Mad son.
CoLuusAN Horst
EA Cease, Lexington. Va; Micheux. j., J J
Watkins. Poshatan; J c Gregory. Z D,json. s
Hudson, w Tucker, Mecklenbure; Mr. Hopkins.
Povha,,r; Mr. winfrec, Chcyorheld; w Pow
ell Gooch and; X Beorge, Petersburg; w Wash
inglon, King william, Il Henly,iKing & Queer;
W Watkins, Henry; w n Cole, DC; I Bsrbsm.
New Kent; a An,hony, j., CsmpDel'; J Anthony.
Tennesstt;C a Scot, J., Albsmsri,; Mr. Caui-
well r Sely, Amelia.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07


~ IL. CHRISTIAN q Cos have received iher
w entire stock OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
From the Northern Markets and enabled TO orr great
inducements titan families aud others pul
sing for cash Among them
Black, Blue, Green and other cold Cloths
Heavy Pilot Cloths and Flushngs
Sup WOatcd Black Cassmcres
Diamond Fancy 10
81 French Elasii. do
sNuuctfs, Kentucky Jeans aud Cable Kerseys
Glasgow leans aud Plaid Lnscys
Swansdown, Ioiiuei, Wool VelSet and Satin Vestncs
Sup II Sc. Whitney aud Sisbnun BED Blankets
Heavy Bhnkets for 30 svants-veTy cheap
searei. Green and White faunes-greai bargains
Calicoes, Mousellins, Enslish aud French MeTinoes
Alpaca LUsrcs and Brocade G.nghams
Rich Gro &c Pekn anC Gro lie Rhine
Maicred Oriental aud Italia Lustring silks
Rich sAiin, Embrot'd Merino, Kabyle, Tartan, Neii,
Cashmere and other Shawls
MciinO and six iIdkfs-a great variety
Cotton, silk and Wors;ed Hose and Half Hose
Irish Linens Russia and lIucSahuck Diapers
Linen shectiugs, Damask Table Diapers and Cloths
Silk aud MeTino Shirts mud Drawers
Satin aud Mohsir Scarls and stocks
Linen Collars and Bosoma
Gloves ana Suspenders
With every variety Of staple ant ancy Goods 20
p!eic an assortmen Al Of which Will be sold gTea
bargains. W. ~. CHRISTIAN a. co,
ocl At their New Cash Sicrc.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

wHEAr.-The Alton un) Telegraph OF the
l7th, says:
"Wbea, has declined in price, purchasers paying
but from ; to IS cents per bushel according to
quality. None but the choice lots bring the latter
price. Inc quantity coming in is not rs large ns
usus', owing, we suppose, 10 a determination on
the part Of our farmers, not to sell at less than
37t cenis.n
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
BY DUNLOP, MoNCURE & co.
CHOICE OLD LIQUORS AND WINES
AT AUCTION
On sir mantle .L.,

On SIR months credit
On Friday, October the l4ih at 10 oielork vi,b, an.
warehouse by samples, will be sold, large and very &C.
'ihesp
% Ccguac Brand OF various brands s.zera
Dupuy' flnet, Clsiilon & Co, old gold coouTci
Champaign, ssnette and Ola I'd Pipes hafppes ana
On Sl.tter elsEs portion Of the vintage ISIS.
~ rune heons Jamaica and 81 Crni1 Rum
y Pipes Holland Gin OF the Star swan ami F,-Io br,,
- 90 OH Mniskey Of Tuscaloosa Mononsala brands
casks '~~' anu suaitef
81 packages Pale Sherry Wine
o. BOXES celebrated Meniirabal Sherry Wilma
~ Lsekages sicily Nd Vine OF Canita Woodlouse ana
PiZaTro brands -S a"~
- PEI Aa=rs ntIsCaI rrontlgnac Wine
50 casks sweet Malaga Wine
= hampers Champagne do
To which will be added
10 din ions Madeira Wine, imported by Ha1Au lsis
oh ~ - e''' INV f0Iea's
Also, an assortment Of Domestic Liquors and Wines
Iclms-u oder cleo cash. sl0O months ere,h for
approved cry paper DUNLOP, MoNCrRE a co,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
NAVAL ON DTS.

Commodore b ard suspended for one year
mild, very mild.
Lieu. Wilkes will resign, because Of his repri-
mand. Cry on, acknowledgements SC;
up Tor V. Presideni.- Clay Banner.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
NEW GOODS.

Ill recent arrivals tie subscriber has Teceyrla fur.
ID ther supply OF reasonable Dry Goods, viz
Mer.uo aud Thbeu shawis, assorted sizes
Bllek Thibeit 30 do 10
Moushn aud silk IIikfs ami Scatfs
Mouslin de Lanes, PLAIN and SAD
French and English Mernoes
White, red yellow and green Fiannela
Plaid and plain Ilnseys
Woollen Hose and Half Hose
silk and Cotton Hose and Half Hose
Xii, SILK and Cotton Gloves
Beaver. Buckskin and WoOllen Gloves
The above Goods are OF recent purchase, and will be
sold .Ow ID CUNNINGHAMS
Chcap Cash Dry Goods Store
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS.

nN saturday afternoon the stu ias Gl commepss.s ~
y Sce eek precisely. upon the p. misses will be sols
Gibbon streets. - - '-ei @hu
lnese ois which will be la1 or in nj sizes ara
as elEbly located could be desired and whilst hsv
JUS me corporation line they afford advantages for
building, that are sci ON with.
ne sale viii commence on street al No l. and will he
made without the least limit reserve The terms of
sale VIII BE- fourth cash. and the balsnce In fbre
cqua insiamons a. I. and y months DEEDS on tr,sf
viii be required 10 secure the credit payments
&C - uds By order Of he propristor
sale conducted by n DICKINsoN FancSr
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

- pleasure n TIC arrival Of their sock Of
FAlL AND WINTER GOODS, compri sing the most COM
eie and desirable assortment of useful sfaps they
ave ever taiu m their power cncr, Together with
clocc selection of Fnnrg Gods embracing n PAR the
following, new style Rluc Black stripe SIks Fancy
coorcd stripe Chcns aud Rrus slxs: 30 aanis BLACK
Orc dc RI mes aui Mai1ui Sks. Plain ilc black 10 he
Dreams lfsl antoucits BLACK. Blue Black aud Coiorcd
N~1cta lusfres, Tor ladies' dresses. Tan and Fancy
cootcd Mousains, ever Nylc AMI pficc; sik Merino
Imhc aud hrocla shsWls ard Scsrs some very nc b.
lncu C1mbrc Uikfs; Ribtrne, taccs; Wash blonde
ItT'irn lace anil Muslin; C1iorrd Grapes AMI crane
lfcsi D. Fcrenrcs; Superior EurfFh aui French Uon
uc. Sis AMI Arachs Srrgcs; silk Sauu aud Merino
Ncsln1s- St anil satin Cfavl's uuI Sclrfs Sk Rn,nEs
and torIs, six ani Mrrnn Nuts hni Gloves. a good AZ
snrmcut-ani tnlnv utscr articles vhch ticy deem 10
unnecessary to enumcrate, all Of which they are deter
ruft o. oh't very cheap, f1r cash dealers who
ani wiilncci their engagements promptly maturity on
the Usual credit
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
NOTICE.
FREIGHT REDUCED.

FREIGHT REDUCED.
TIA meeting OF the President ani Directors ofthe Rich
n tnond FTciorrk shurg and Potomac Railroad Gonna
my, ON the 10Th day OF March, 1872
Rssolred Thatthc following reductions in the Of
Freight between Rchron and points the Ioui
"a Railroad be. ana they hereby, made take effect
from the lJh day ofApril ueGt-viz:
on Grain one per hundred Iounds from Fredc-
Iicks Hal and third Turnout, aud tSo from
Louisa e. H.. Trcyillin's and Gordousvills.
On Fionr-Two &c nis per barrel from Gortonsyils
On Sdf-rvO cents per sack 10 third Turn out, four
Louisa Courthouse giI cents to Trevilans an
ten cents TO t:ortlousVilc.
On Beef Pork and EIsh-Per barrel 81 cents Frede
ricks Hall, third Turn OUT, cents Louisa
Courthouse, 81 TIeyillan's and 70 Cor.
louisville. &. w. MACMURDO,
mh "a Treasurer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
NO "a
AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.
by DUNLOP. MoNCURE & co.
GROCERIES-At Auction.

GROCERlES-At Auction.
On Fny the 7;h October 10 O'Clock In front Of opr
Store will De sold general assortment Of Gtoe viz
Prime Porto Rico sugars
do - roiK do
ID Clarified do
Lsguirs q: cen Coffee
Green and strong scented Rio 10
Green Porto Rico do
Old White lava do
Casks Racon sides
Extra Pine and common Teas
spefnlaceti Candles
Tali0w Jo
Winter and Fall rtraned Sperm Oh
Turpeniipe Soaps
teropns spanish Fiotant Indigo
- kegs Nails. Joppa Mlls as ttei finn, a n Ia
single Refined Loaf and Lunp sugar.
White Lead. chrome green "a yeiIo.
Baltimore Whisky in bbls
Old Tuscaloosi and mongolia whiskev 4. L..
Ierns-under 500, CASH over sioo monfhs sred,,-
FOR approved city paper. ~
DUNLOP, MoNCURE a co,
ADDITIONAL.
VIII be added 70 our sale on Friday the 7th in.,.n,.
10 hhis prime Moasses
- bbls Pnk-eyed Potatoes
oef ID, Ia Co, Auets
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

Three fine steamboats, were recently snsgged ard
lost on the Mississippi, and market woman was
killed by q rail car in New Jersey, last week.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07

DAVENPORT & ALLEN have for sale-
~ Cognac brSndy, aud pipes
Choice old Pott Wine
Prime Sugars
spermac eli Candies
IIull's patent soap
Winter bleached oil
Mhiskcy IN hhds
Pine and extra fine teas
Rio. Java and LaSuira coffee
Bunch Rasins
huscai and Sicily wine
Loaf and lump sugars
Ground Plaster
blasting aud rife powder
Tanners oil ocS &
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
DEATHS

uicj weinf stay uisi, ofscsrlct ever. RICHARD.
hHh con Of Thomas sud ssrsh Ana Tyrcra ago. years
sndl months
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
J. BRANNAN & cos
Old DOMINION CLOTHING STORE,


r. II. Jenkins Dry Goods Store, Main st.
WE would embrace this opportunity and method oil
w making 1t known 10 tie citizens OF Richmond its
cniiY AMI the STATE ihawc constantly keep hand Cloth
Of all kind and more especially for the and
proachug which will sell reduced prices oI
cash. We respectfully invite all call and inspect our
stock, whether they want the goods All goods sold
10y Us that 10 ia every respect be returned
aud the money refunded.
All goods warranted. juSu
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
MiSCELLAN EOUS.
ffoa. n. N %. gy 5,,j, g., "a


Potir PEABLossoM's WEpoisa.-Under this
title the Georgia "Famiy Companion rel.,esa
story which h's by this time caused the loss Of Sc
'ern' buttons" IL is too long for piper, bu,
we give the closing Gene. The Justice Of the peace
called TO marry the paiiies, was long on his way
got ios's;lllei and what not, and was so taken up
alter he arrived. in relating his impediments, tina,
he forgot ths marriage ceremony as prescribed by
the church.
lie thought over every thing he had ever learned
10Y heart" even to
Thirty days hath the month Of September,
The same may lie saii Of June. April. November"
but all IN vain-he could recoect nothing that sui,
ed such an occasion. A suppressed litter all over
he room, admonished him that he mus. proceed
with something, and in the agony Of desperation,
he began:
"KHon oil men By these pr>s.nis, that T''-
here he paused and looked mp to the cealins while
an audible voice in corner Of the room wa. heard
TO say, Hes drawing deed TO a tract of land, ;"
and they all laughed.
In the name Of God .1u.n ,,-he began second
time, only 10 hear another voice in a loud whisper
say, "He's making bis will now, | though, he
| eouldn'I live long, he looks so ptwtrful bad.
pray tie L0rdr -
was the next essay, when some erudite gentleman
remarked, "Hc is no, dead. but sleepeth."
yes! o yes :" continued tn, Squire.
But the Squire was an ndsf4,igable man and
kept trying. His mex, effort was
ITO all and singular the sisr"-"L.,,s run
He's going TO i:re! on u.s." said tao or ,hre. c,
once.
Here CLEAN OF ligh, hIihed across III. face OF
Squire Tompkins. That disn,ary looked around
oil AZ once, with self satisfaction and in a grave
ard dignlhed manner said, "Mr Hodskin, hold
up your right hand" George Washington
obeyed and held up bis hand. "Miss Polly.
hold up yours" Polly in her confusion hello I'D
her left hand. THE other hand, Miss Peablossoun.
And the Squire proceeded in loud and composed
manner 10 quality them. I5-"You and each Of
you de solemnly swear, in the presence OF Almighty
God and the present company, tina, you will per-
form oil and singular the functions Of husband
or wife, os the case may be, TO tie best Of your
knowledge and ability, so help you God :"
"Good as wheat" said Capt. Pea blossom. "Pol-
ly, my gal, come kiss your old father. | never
isI: so happy since the day I was discharged from
the army, and set out for home to see your rno,h
ern
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
DRESS AND FRocK GOATS.
20 per cent. saved.


SSTARR Co. have received from the Establishment
~ ~ broadway, ", assortment Of Dress and Frock
Costs which need no other recommend ion than the fact
ilt tley have been cut the well known cutter, WIN G.
JENNINGS iGeutlemen Who prize themselves the most
'Ashonaole aud clcga fitting saTnens requested %
can a. the Exchange Clothing store, opposite Exchange
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
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Boots, Shoes Travelling Trunks, Carpet Bags
B'aeking. &c SC
NAE arc nov iu receipt Of our Fall Stock OF nonfs
w Shoes IrsvelinE runE@ Carpet Bags, &C. which
has Teen selected with ant AZ very low prices
q which We particularly invite NE Of country
merchants, btirfe chasing clscwhcre We are De-
ierrnef o. sell 81 The very wefi prices, nr CASH. or
gn,'d parcr JUDAH MYERS a co
seq Wholesale aui Retail shoe Dealers.
Dto IRON s. Ions Foundry Pa Iron
- d1 ior-e d. receivetid orn The
ltRh Cane Iron Cuirplnv. hoih articles OF superior
Quahiy, will be rcc Cived iltia day. Tor ale
se.o lw JOHN n fRtPLErT 4 con.