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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-22

LEAVING fitted up a new and more con- 41 venient shop would inform his friends, and the public generally that he still contin- ues the business of Clock d Watch Repairing; and that from his experience and skill, and constant attention to this important branch of business, hopes to give general satisfac- tion, and receive share of public patronage.
 ALSO, ON HAND,
 A good assortment of WATCHES and JEWEL LERs' GooDs, consisting of lever, lepine, and common scapement Watches, ear rings, fin. ger rings. breast pins, silver spoons, specta- cles, thimSles, pencil cases, butter knives, sugar bows, plated spoons, near.sighted spec tacles, steel pens, pen knives, scissors, twee- gers, tuning forks, Music Boxes, Clarionets, Flutes, Flies. Violin strings, clarionet reeds, clarionet and fife Preceptors, She'll Combs, watch oil, &c. ALSO,
 Dr. Wm. Evans camoMile, tonic, and ia. mily aperient Pills, with directions, recon. mended highly for dyspepsia, nervous, and all stomach complaints.
 Dr. Evans Soothing Syrup, for teething, with directions-a real blessing to mothers. Also, Dr. Hunts celebrated Pills, for Con- sumption & Liver complaint, with directions. Also, Dr. Goode's Female Domestic Pills, with ample directions. The above medicines prepared by Dr. Wm. Evans, 100 Chatham street, New York-sold here by
 R. MERRIMAN, A0ent.
 Ners eest ef tAe Prssbyterios CAurcA. LitchheFd, Dec. 2. 27
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For Sale by A. P. F. Camp,
 Russian Oil of Bark. -


 Compounded aoitb the Esiract ef Tsn,
 For RrnOsating old e Prsssrv;ng nssO Lesihsr. TT'lIIS highly approved article and valua- A ble discovery is now submitted to tho public on it's own merits. It stands unsival. led for it's renova.ing and preserving q0..ll ties for all kinds of Leather. This article Is not only the bess and cheapest, bu. is high ly approved for restoring the color and strength of barouche and carriage tops, bay- nesses, &c., for it's softenins, biacking. poll ishing, preserving and strengthening quoI. ties, having received testimonials from . large number of professional gentlemen who have used it; also from stable. keepers, san- Ders, boot and shoe. carriage and harDess manufacturers, of its great utility, and iis wonderful effect tn restoring old leather, and is moro than 50 per cent. cheaper than any other article ever offered to the public. 1t leaves the surface of the leather in a very smooth state, and dust cannot stick to ii, nor water have any effect upon it when the leather is well filled, and prevents boots and shoes and leather of all kinds from harden- ing, cracking. shrinking, blistering. or moul- ding after being wet. or dried by heat. This article stands unrivalled for blacking and crimping boots without the aid of wa,er.-- When used according to directions nothing can be rubbed off, SD
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-22
AN INVITATION FROM BsA.NTa6aM FALLS.

THE inhabitants of the town of Litchfield l are very respectfully notified, that the subscribers are now fully prepared to offer their services to the community, in the Blacksmith Lime OfBusiMess, on the low price system. For the present, the price for Horse Shoeing will be 63 cents, ard done in the best manner-Cast Steel Axes by the box, or at retail, from 10 to 20 per cent. lower than can be had in the town the price for laying and grinding Axe. heads will be 75 cts. All kinds of edge tools made and warranted. All descriptions of Iron Work for machinery large and small, done in workman.like manner-Carts and Wagons elliptic springs, &c. &c., and all kinds of tools for the farmer and others Flow and Draft Chains for from 12 to Is cts. per pound. All ofthe above can be furnish ed for from 10 to 20 per ct. lower than can be had in the town. We respectfully solicit the patronage of one and all, and shall endeavor on our part to redeem our promises.
 Grain, sc. received in payment.
 c. c. PALMER & co.
 Bantam Falls, Sept. 8, 1642. 4ml5
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Prepare for Cold Weather EnahiOsa6EkRe YI@6kOs'kaRG.

A s one of the trade" who wishes his fe
 "A low man, that "noblest work of diviu. hands," dressed in garments befiItiDg his pt sition, viz. with Coat, Vest, and PanIs loons-also protected with an Oyercoat q Cloak to defy the storm and wind of th coming winter -begs liberty to inform gH PUBLIC, that they can be accommoda dated, ,eithe in the Cutting or Making of the said garment at short notice, at his shop in Spencer's builCl ing, next west of the Mansion House, and mos. respectfully requests their patronage.
 *e* Fashions Americans, lG French, ES ropeGn, Or ScOtchiGnO, just received by late al rivals. H. A. HULL.
 Litchfield, Sept. go, ls42. ll
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F. PHELPS.

HAS, during the past two weeks. secei. 41 we'd from New York, and opened. a complete assortment of seasoDable and fashionable Us.y Goods, purchased with care, and with an eye to fhs tizses: Ha- wing in his hurry forgotten to notice tho printer in season, he trusts that he need ou- iy refer to his friends, who have fa- vored him with their patronage so freely, and to the Goods thenselues upon the counter.
 Also, as usual. fresh stock of choice
 GROCERIES.
 One door west Congregational Church.
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FOR SALE.

A COTTON MILL of small size, contain "A ing l9 Looms, Mules and other requi site machinery, of the best fabric and in com plete order, being nearly new. This Mill il situated (near Hitchcock's Co1ner) in th' town of Sharon, Litchfield Co, Ct., anc within seven miles of the Housatonic Raj Road. It is in a good neighborhood-is . healthy place, and where the necessaries ol life can be procured remarkably cheap. The concern will be sold at low rate, on ac. ately given. Title indisputable. It is tho' that there is sufficient home market for all the goods the mill can manufacture.
 For further particulars apply to Messrs Swift and Hitchcock, merchants, near the premises, and to John Thompson, Esq, Po'. keepsie, Duchess County. N. Y, or to James Grant, Esq, Cashier of Farmers & Manu. facturer's Bank in Po'keepsie, N. Y 9m g
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Chesnut Shingles. A aug A. P. P. CAMP
GEO YES.

Y ADIE'S and Gents black H. S. and -h Kid Gloves; dark and light assorted do., from A No. l. to those not quite as gooa- prices accorLingly-Ladies' bl'k Fillet do. of every description plain Silk, spun Silk, and run Silk, do.. with great variety of Cot ton Gloves, for sale by F. PHELPS.
 May 26
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LUST Received by. A. P. P. Camp. Pock- O e, Knives of all kinds and prices, from to 4 blades-do. do. Penknives, & ? blades. Also. Razors and Fleams, manufactured by
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StOves--- Iv'hOgessyge @ Retnfl.

Stoves. BV1bOye8Ggke @ Ret@6l. THE subscribers have now on hand and IL ready for sale, at their FOUNDRY, head of North street, a SUPERIOR COOKING STOVE. for burning either coal or wood. Also. PGylor Stoues, Boz Stores, Fire Eremes- Ouen Mouths, Sinks, Dishkestlss, Resins' Grizzlies, GriaiTOns, $e. $e.
 AlsO-Farmer's Ketles, Cart Hubs. g;aea;,. PlOsOs. Common PlOs0s, and Horse Plo,cs' p The above articles will be sold a. n, Y ces corresponding with the times. All pt sons wishing to purchase any of the abovnr articles will do well to call and sec for themN selves before purchasing elsewhere. N N:R B. All kind Ot Casting done to Ords on short notice.
 J. CARRINGTON 6 SON.
 Litehfeld, Sept. l7, 16ez.
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L. B. SPR.aGUE. Attorney and Counsellor
 Ar LAws

HAVING opened an Office for the prac- 11 tice of his profession, in the GALp1n BUILDING, two doors South of Beckwith 6 Seymour's store, in South. street, respectfully solicits a share of she public patronage.
 Litchfield, Oct. 12, IS42. 20
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Drugs and Medicines,

Drugs and Medicines,
 AT wHoLEsALE AND RETAIL.
 OtEs, E'Bts1tS, VVsisseS, SC.
 y. G. BECKWITH
 nFFERS for sale a complete
 V assortment of the above arti-
 cles, in quantities to suit the pur-
 chaser, on as good terms as they - can be bought within the state, for cash or credit-lncluding an assortment of Bronzes, gold and silver Leaf and Foil, Gums Copal and Shellac, Alcohol, Japan and Copal Varnish, Tamarinds, Madder, Cochineal, In- digo, American and Russia Isinglass, Spices, Sal-Eratus, Patent Barley and Cocoa, Soda and Seidlitz Powder, Congress Water, supe- Linseed, and Sweet OILS; Chlorine, Tooth Wash, Preston's Salts, Bayberry Tallow.
 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
 Patent Medicines, including Anderson's Cough Drops, Swaim's Panacea, Bateman's Drops, Welch Med- icamentum, Thompson's Eye Water,
 PILLS of various kinds, &c. &1c.
 Also, e complete assortment of English and American Paints, among which are white and red lead, Whit ing, Chrome Yellow & Green, Prussian Blue No. and 2, Dutch and Rose Pink, Terra de Sienna, Vermilion, Lamp Black, sc. London Brown Stout, Porter; old Madeira, Pure Port, and other Wimes-Pure Cog niac Brandy, Holland Gin, West India Rum, sc. as medicines.
 p Physicians, Painters, Hatters, &c. SUD- piled on as good terms as they can purchase the same qualities in New York.
 LitchGeId, JuIv 2. 5
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DENTISTRY. R R. .MERRELAE

A T his Office, up stairs, two doors South "A of Beckwiih & Seymour's Store, will be in constant attendance to wait on those who may wish Dentistry in any of its various branches, in the latest and most improved style. D- Particular attention paid to Ex. TEACHING TEETH. sep 12 16
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-22
Litchfeld, May, 1642.

NOTICE.
 BOOEs, Shoes, Ac. Ac.
 m TENHE subscriber hasremov.
 > west street, and will be happy to wait upon his customers and the public to any thing in his line. He has on hand a good and full assortment of Boots and Shoes of all kinds, suitable for the season, and intends to offer them for good and ready pay, at such prices as to make it an induce ment for those in want to call and purchase. Also. Leather, Sole and Upper, Calf skins, Linings, Bindings, Heel balls, Boot cord, shoe thread, Sc. &c. cheap for cash.
 SAMUEL CLOCK. P.S.-A few small notes and accounts vet on hand, which it is very necessary should be adjusted soon.
 Litchfeld, West street, Feb. 16, 1642. Ss
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English and American Paint.
DIR. B. BRANDRETH's VegetObLe UnIpersuL PlLls.

YVEND to cure all Disease, because they are the A natl al medicine of man, and therefore only re
 LIFE AND HEALTH TO THE BODY. Observe that each agent has an engraved certih gate of agency, containing of Doctor Brandreths maDufactory at Sing Sing, and on which will also be seen exact copies of the NEW LABELS NOW USED UPON THE BRANDRETH PILL BOXES, and which It IS ss'!eCeS coUNTERFEfTERs N1 RsRIs hf DEATH BLOW The public will therefore please observe, that no Brandreth Pills can be relied upon as the TRUE and GENUINE unless each box has these new labels mile signature of pr. B. Brandreh These labels are engraved steel, beautifully designed, and done at an expense of several thousand dollars.
 REMEMBER, the fac simile signature of Dr. B. Brandreh must be upon the top of the box, upon the side, and also the bottom of the box. By careful animation the name of Benjamin Brandreth will be found in several parts of the new labels being act transfer of the writing of Dr. Brandreth. This name will be fonnd in the net work.
 1he PiNSare sold Gt 25 cents per boz, at 24l
 Broadoay, Neao- York.
 Also by the same Agents, Dr. B. Brandreth's External Remedy or Eminent, Which by it's extraordinary powers abstracts pain or rheumatic pains stiffness, stiffness of the joints tu. mors, unnatural hardness, stiff neck, sore throat, croup contractons of the muscles scrofuous enlarge affecting :he exterior of the human frame, are cured greatly relieved, by his nevertobe sufficiently ex. tolIed remedy.
 AGENTS IN LITcHF1ELD COUNTY.
 Litch6eld, Garritt and Baldwin.
 Furnace Village, Alexander H. Holley.
 Salisbury, Matthew l.. Graham.
 Falls Village, Garfield & Robbins.
 North Canaan, John Franklin.
 Norfolk, John C. Swift.
 ColebroOk, Lawrence 6 Phelps
 New.Hartford, M. and c. w. Merrils.
 do. T. Wadsworth & Co.
 Winchester, s. and l.. Hurlbut.
 Wolcottville, Hungerford & Go.
 Torrington,, Erastus Hodges.
 Corn wall Bridge, Myron Harrison.
 Warren, D. and o. Swift.
 Roxbury, Preston and Minor.
 Bridgewater, Lyman Smith.
 Washington, William Leavitt.
 Bethlehem, A. S. and J. Loomis.
 Woodbury, ". c. Wooster.
 do. M. Douglas.
 Watertown, A. A. Gridley.
 Plymouth, s. M. Mitchell.
 New. Milford, George w. Whttlesey. Hitchcockvile, Bronson and Blair.
 Winsted, M. and c. J. Camp. Sharon, David Gould. October 28 ly*22
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Dr. GOOllman's Pills.

A IL persons who have given this medicine trial A speak of it in terms of the highest praise. As a purifier of the blood and uids doubtlesshas no rival Perfectly harmless in itss merely assists nature dv natures work It accompshes all it 2rofesses, vz the removal of disease from the body, from what
 ever cause arising. It is of the utmost importance that all persons who are suffering from Colds, Bilious Complaints, Typhus and Scarlet Fever. Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia and all diseases arising from ind- eeson, should be provided with few boxes of this Health Restoring Medicine. since it precludes the necessity and saves the expense of other medical n- reference. and s natural and easy in it's operation, and invariably healthful ia it's results IL is purely
 vegetable compound, yet all powerfuin removing dis ease It is justly designated MANAe ALL-suFFIcIENr MEDICINE, inasmnch as it cleanseth the stomach and bowels from all foul and corrnpling humoRs and leave the body in the possession of sonndness renovation
 health Price 25 cents per box, with full directions DR GoopMAR's Principal Office, 2!6 BoweEy. N. Y.
 Remember The only Agent in Litchtield. for the
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WOODBURY TAlLOEsS.

THE subscribers would respectfully in 1 form the inhabitants of Woodbury and it's vicinity, that they have taken the shop formerly occupied by Lewis Kirkland, over the store of Walker & Kirkland, one door South of the North Congregational Church, where they are prepared to Cut and Make all kinds of Gentlemen's GARMENTS. at short notice, and as Fashion or the Customer shall dictate. The subscribers fatter them selves that the practical knowledge they have had in the business will enable them to please all that may favor them with their patronage.
 D Much care will be taken in Cutting and Fitting work that is to be made out of the shop. MERITT TREAT,
 JAMES H. TAYLOR.
 Woodbury, Oct. 25, l642. tf22
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DR. lSREAL DELAMATER'S RheaE3seEytIC kG2eiaa2eaaE.

This remedy has the happy and powerful effect of reaching the nerve from both ways viz, from the n terna and external use. Although many cases are cured by either the external or internal remedy aone unless both articles used together, and in all such cases no matter how severe, when both articles are used in connection according to the directions, the most positive waYrantee s given. that the money, in every case. w be paid back to the purchaser where a cure is not effected. CoMsrocK & TYLER. DR. L1BBY's VEGETABLE LIFE BlTTERS
 Dr. Libby being convinced of this, discovered combination of remedial agents that would act upon any one. or all of the secreons aud restore the rious organs to their healthy action.
 That have succeeded, there is not the least doubi and the Btters now offer to this intelligent commu. nity, possess intrinsic merit and have the strongest claims upon your confidence, because they found ed upon true principles, and correct knowledge of the cause Of disease.
 While mercury and bleeding and other deleterious remedies are becoming more and more unpopular, Libbys Bitters are extending the sphere of their fulness by the appreciation of generous public. CoMSrOcK & TYLER. DR. LIBBY'S VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS,
 Are anl.bllious, ant-dyspeptic, and anti.mercu. Fia, and may be justly considered universal medi. cine, but they peculiarly beneficial in the follow. ng complain,s-yellow and bilious fevers fever and ague, dyspepsia, croup, liver complaints sick head headache, jaundce, asthma. dropsy. rheumatism, en argement of the spleen, piles, choic, female obsruc
 ons heartburn, furred tongue, nausea, disenson of the stomach and bowels. incipient dnrrhoea, Hatu. ency habitua costiveness loss of appetite botches bowels, where cathattic or an aperient is needed. They are exceedingly mild in their operations pro- duclng neither nausea, grp,ng or debility;
 .Rr For sale at the sign of Drugs & Medicines '" Iitchfeld. .-l 6m3
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-22

The old rsmsayt {" Sure cure for Cola Fset ;"
 DabOll's Patent Foot Stove, In which one fire will last thro' the day-so we'll secured that they may be carried either side upwards For sale by F. PHELFS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-22
DR. WOLCOTT.

DR. WOLCOTT, HAS removed his residence to ,he house HI of the late Hon. Frederick Wolcott, where he con be consulted -also, a2 his o. fee, over 8. P. Bolles' store, in Spencer's New Building.
 Litehfeld. Nov. l6, l942. 96
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-29

live: 81 up Col. Johnsons notes. Won ,ooL hool -
oNcs why was bond token instsad Of a d,,1 D
Answer The bond for a deed was taken Go,,
Col Johnson. instead ola d,td, because C.,,as..
hsa not ums TO wait for deed.
sth h'etrosfoty. Was not the sum Of sJ1. Jle
pNid you tor indans who did not 20 by water h,,,
went by land TO Arkar,a,1 "''' 0u'
Answer. Til, sum vas paid for the ,r,,.no,,.-
ton OF Ind ans who did not 90 bv water In, -
oy lana u hrSsn'a', from Memphis. They ,honIJ
nave cone ny water, recording 10 the eon,,ne, -
witness, ana which he was PREPARED 10 h,sI -
.ne oesGnsuon OF The superintendent as proved bv
papers on hle in the War Depsrm,ot. "
e.h interrosatory. How long does 4, rso,;,.
oOS' -, Usually ,Is 60 ro" Memphis to For, Coffee
Answer. The usual time required IN % e.,
Memphis 10 Fort Coffee 10 about ech, or n;os d.a
and from Me nphis TO Little Rock three and a n. n,
DAYS. "u hai
9th in,ctrogatory. Who suhsi.teJ IN. t.a;
while going by land. and how many were ,hsr.,
Answer. The Indians were subsisted nv On. a..
eminent, and does not know how many InS'o..
there were. i'eans
10Th inteuoea,ory, by Mr. Lit,efeld. w.,,,.
or was there not any understanding. between ~
and Col johnson, that you should loan him ,hs you
by the Department. '"O"eu
answer. Cot Johnson, previous 10 ob,.;o-
,ns inc requlstion, requested witness, in CO..
"e ,nou'u OBTAIN u, 10 purchase from him Jobp,or
plantation IN Arkansas, and some neero,, ia,
wines declined, On the day the reoui,;t;o, U.S.
oo'aineu, ana while witness and Colonel John,oc
W. re'e on .nsh way from the War Department (wben
ness asked Johnson what he could do n, h;.sS
son replied, that witness could loan him .on. ~
hey; whereupon witness agreed 10 loan Nh. 10 nnn
as he has before stated WV S'''VVV'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-29
BOTETOURT DIsTRrcr

The Locos, in this Senatorial D;,,r;., ,nn.
DC stu in a state of difficulty and confusion Rs
cause The Convention, which was held in All.sh,rv
would not nominate the man, whom ths P,nca,,I,
Iun'o wanted tsuid to be one of themselv.., m.
bo'etourt Delegation withdrew from the Copv.r,o,.
and appealed TO their constituents. A m.e,ns of
'ne democracy OF Bole,ourl was then held. and Mr.
Catpet 1--WE think) was pu, forth as the real Simon
'ure' IN opposition TO MIR MeCauley, who wa, tho
nominee OF the Allegheny Convention. The s,mo
ootetourt meeting undertook to regulate matter, in
tue County-by ruling or a Democrat already in
the helc, and ruling another, more ncceptabl. 10
Tho Junto. IL was suspected that the man ,h.v
wanted was a MIR MDowelI. In thu, hov.vor.
they were baked. A MIR Wilson obtained Tho
n'n'niu'n ou1 tho MD ,weli Of charge that i, wa.
through mis-eouni on the part of the teller.. So
here was another difficulty. Mr. Wilson has consent.
ed to waive his claims and Mr. Mcdowell his-snd
there TO be another effort made TO restore p,,cs
and quiet to this unfortunate family.
In the meantime, whilst the leader, ar, TIM,
quarrellinE among themselves about the ,no;,,-
what say the people to taking the matter into their
own hands, and selecting their own sgents7 Wa
would not advise them to interfere with the b.lI;-
gerents at alI-no: even TO throw cold water unon
$500 - ''N'" "1"e NueiI OUTPUT whilst
they are making tho fur dy, let the people rally
around some man willing ond able to represent the
wishes aud promote their interests II they can
ind one better qualified than their late Senator.
MIR Anderson take him-lf they cannot, make Mr.
Anderson serve them again. He has been most
efficient Representative in all local matters-and
perhaps he has moro capacity for usefulness in re-
speet, particularly, to the great improvement in
which that District is 50 much interested than pro-
badly any other man in oil that region OF country.
lie has slgnihsd his determination to retire from
public liie-but in common with the people among
whom he resides he feels The liveiest soeitude for
the success OF that great enterprise, and he could
doubtless be induced TO forego his private inclina-
tons TO subserve great public end. To his ex-
ertons, sustained by Mr. Preston, are the friends Of
the James River improvement eminenty indebted
tor the continued existence OF that company. Let
The people OF the BoIetourt District exert every
means fore losing such Representative. He
IS not, We know, particular faVourite OF the little
Knot OF political Loafers and Demasosues about
FIneastle-but that does not detraet greatly from
his merits ASA man, and will not impair his usoiu-
ness as Representative, il ought TO make
him more aeceptblo than ever to the great body Of
the people.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-29
CoMMUN ICArIoNs
SENATORIAL ELECTION.

II there ever were time when entire unanimtv
OF sentiment and action was necessary in potcaI
party, IS so at this time with the Wings in Virgil
MA, who, by sheer dependency and want of exer-
on, are suffering certain and glorious victory TO be
wre'ied from them, when they might, il they would
but act every where with energy and union. sweep
the State, free, now and forever, of the miserable
Demasosues that have brough; her from the proud
position she once occupied, of hrs, in wealth. popu-
lauon and weight OF character, TO be a laughing
stock and by-word of derision from Maine to Geor.
Ga;-Men that have, by their selfish schemes and
msehievious policy, Frustrated her from degree of
prosperity never surpassed in the history Of man. 10
the lowest depth of distress and poverty. In no
part ofthe State is entire unanim,y more imperious
y required than in the Senatorial District Of which
Richmond is component part: District long
famed Tor It's devotion to genuine Wing principles
There IS but shor; time now before the election.
and no decisive step has been taken on the subject,
Ii Is time we were acting; longer delay might result
IN the election Of Van Buren, man, or what would
be infinitely worse, fshy Wing. Ii has been urged,
with some reason too, that The lower end Of the
District is entitled to the Senator. To heal thai,
cause OF dissatisfaction, will bring to the notice
of the Voters OF the District, HILL. CARTER
E'q'r, OF Charles City, Wing astrue as steel, and
gentleman every way worthy to represent such
constituency. Belonging TO the Agricultural class,
land OF which, by the way, he is an ornamert) he
has, Of course, community OF interests with the
mass Of those he will represent, and must bear an
equal share Of the good evil the blessings or tho
burihens, he may aid in laying on Others For such
man every real Wing may vote without any mis-
gvings Of his future course. HENRICO.