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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
TO sCnrTsNIEN
And 10 Inc Admirer. Of sccttish Mu,ir.

| And 70 the Admirers OF Scottish Music.
DUHllSHlNg BY suhgcripd ~, Al a very low prce AZ
cicraut clifton 81 Ihompzon's selcri eonecfi,n of
fnti scottish Ars for te voice aid accnmpaumenfs
csch Ar for ne Piano FORTE Violin Flute &C eofnp1a
- ior tis work, BY Pcsel Hayden, weber Beshoven
&C, viii at ine most admir- 90 srnra. both Ancieuf auI
Aoern. Scottish and English adapted the Airs anil To-
Guiding upwards % 100 Sours by Burns The work Will
1c PUBLISHED n vols folio, each containing about 50 Me-
1ics and 70 The 9TH volume will be sdicd very copoas
Hurua.
The volumes viii be furnshed Il the low price Of 81
PER voluinc, done up In very aye-payahle on ~
very OF ne wors vh be published 10 paIts % cents
each, siN paris ~ ming volume.
Part ID iusi publ she'd, and eau be seen 81 lyons
nooksioIe Main stce, where subscribers names viii be
rcceved. sci As LYONS, Main q.
BANK AND PASS BOOKS.
OuR stock Of Baut, Pass ard Nernorsudum Roots 10
- very large aud coupleto.
au2l wv RANDOLPH a CO
KlNNE's KENT AND coMPENDIUM.
TUE most Important part Of kcnfs Commentaries re-.
duced 10 questions sud answers, By Aaa kinne.
Questions on law, alphabetically arrsnsed
18th references to The most approved authorities b.
S9a RANpoLPH co,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

~ oBERT NIL has la store, on consignment
~ 2uD kegs Nails, assorted numbers
20 Ploughs OF various patterns
40 so1esoi Tobacco pound Lumps and los
dozen Chairs. Cane seat and Wood bottoms
Rocking Chairs, Setccs and Counting House do
Q dozen Collars of Baldwin make
10 cases of specie Jars Lamp and Lanterns
large invoice Of Colognes, Fancy soap. &C
large consignment Of Glass ware Of Glasses Drug
rists yia Preserve Dishes, Glass Plates Cellars sc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
VOL. XVIII.
BY ALExANDER NosELEY.


SUBSCRIPTION TO the DAILY vino 90 City subserl.
oots sea year. an tof shorter period the Of ei0
year both payable In advance When by mail no
year.
ADVERTISING one square cen line. Cor iess)
one nserron ~ cents two rous OIL i2i TIN nser
uons 81 t AMI ever succeeding iusertioa ~ cents.
Thrice a week. yjcents for each inxerAon.
Twice week hrstinseIton 70 cents every succeeding
Insertion 60 cents
Once week Grst,nsertiOp 10 cents; every succeeding
assertion 60eeuia.
Transient advertisers must pay In advance.
The number OF insertions Of Advertisements must 10
noted on the Ms they will be Inserted until ordered
DO stopped and charged accordingly u-orders to stop
must also be In writing.
Annual Advertisers charged t5n Tor squares and
In that proportion for Of length
eept Aueuoncers and Lottery dealers, who charged
slo0, (papcr irclued)
us-The COUNTRY WING lie published twice a week,
tTuesays and frdays at FIVE dollars per annun payable
FOR ADvERrIsrNG-75 cents a square, Cor Icss,) for
the hrsttnscfuon and ~ cents foI each continuance
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
WILSON'S WHITE AND GREY NAP'D
COTTONS.

W h19OAN - W III Anu dkE1 NABll
COTTONS,
And 20 cases Of other styles Of Negro Clothing :
CROUCH, BROOKS & HUDSON, have imported 4, few
NJ 90 No 5, and have also store AMI 10 arrive SO eases
yne. styles OF Seero Cloth,ns consisting % Cable Cord
blue hiaok, ani trewn Felt Clohs, very heavy for Nc
frocs' over Goals Baltimore Fuiri Lnscys, blue AMI
hsek Pilot Cloths, double mId saunsifs snd rfey flPd
hetscyH Tain snt p,'i Lnscyr sni various ether styles
q goods. suitable r male and female servants to witch
hey invite The attention q dealers they detsrmin
81 ~ sell cheap for CASH.
Riehmord q 10 sept, isi2 seIO
IN The United Cour Tor The Eaern DsTt Of Viz.
IOHN II. MCKENZIE, Of the CITY Of Richmond having
fici petition praying thlt be- mas be der srcf hsnt
tn be- ordered that al rcrsons calming 20 be creditors
On che i2ih day OF November newt WHY me ssiI John
Mckenzie Dc not declared bankrupt pursuant 10 Tie
Ter be published loo thonesspapers according to The 2lf
ant @iih rules cfcour.
- Aeory Tesie, ,,.,.,,. -.
80 "nNH' nlhsON' CFE
IN ihc United states Court nt the Eastern District Of
IONS ". McKENziE 4 THOMAS q MCKENZIE. part
of The ri Of Richmond having c petition pr.yir1 ts
gersons e.amirf % be creditors Of ihe said ~ @ Ne
henEic show cause 20 ne Court, The t1h day of No
declared bsntrup,s pursuant 10 he az 81 Cgr.. w ~,
1ca ani h,, coy q ~; ORDER b. published IN me
&c 10 Wv HENRv GIBSON clerk.
GlNGHANiS AND GRASS CLOTH, SC.
Received per Sehr. Nassau
CCpICu gingh1tns
- Grass Cloth for skrts
Isle faccs sni irnes
Linen CargtIic litkfs
laicocs, frlnicd Lawns
silE and co'orcd Hosiery
ltcsoucf, camhrir plaid and suiss Nuaius
cord Tarai1n husius
Corded pImfys
Cotton Cio,hs u most approved bleach, &C.
az JOHN WRIGHT.
DERFORATED HOARD, for wors,ed vorE. Of
Vartsus collfs, Cor SALE.
an2 w RANDOLPH co.
WALKING CANES.
w. RANDOLPH a co win se loer ,hsir s,,rh
oCanes very low prizes, many ofthetn below cost
kO0 Lns Of live esese Fealsrs, low Coz cash.
WV N0u sh DANDRlD0R,
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PLEASURE EXCLUSION no
WALRERTON,
(ON TIE MATTAPONI RIVERD

NeIN TIE MAITAPONl RINER,)
OH M0Hddyi thc 1914 day Of September.
Tho Steamer THOMAS JET.
a 0kfSl - PERSON will leave Norfolk on
kee-kAy1 - MONDAY, September the 18Th for
the above place, at O'Clock, NJ ,
. =. - reaching Walkerton 4 o'clock
p; NJ same day Leave walkertOn day Tuesday The
sub At o'clock, for Norfolk, stopping going Tcftirn-
insl at all the Landing places, both and
YORK RIVERS and reach Norfolk early evening. II
being nconvcnicn the York River send boat
re hoped passengers Will of the jefferson in
their own boats.
The neHtday, "Wednesday the 2ls may be spent in visit
log the Navy Yard Dry Dock aud the large splendid
sup fennsylVanta, the largest vessel in the world
On the afternoon II THURSDAY at o'clock an excursion
will be made 10 Old Point Comfort an Fortress Monroe
anprding passengers opportunity visiting the fiT
cations &C. and at the same time benehting 6y ne salt
and be back To Norfolk by dusk
Tue Jefferson will return WalkeTton on Friday the
2rd at O'clock, A. and aud all passengers before
dark.
superior Band Of Music will accompany the pariy.
Passage aud fare for the whole trip So Servants and
children under ~ years OF age half price.
Passage up OF down, only %.
Richmond, August3O, 1872
q
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

Il supply OF the shove on hand, snitsT sale by
BOLTON HARRlrON
JUS C0TneI above the BAnks,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
SMITH, DRINKER & MORRIS,
Successor, TO

SMITH y PALMER.
RE now receiving their Fall suppy Of Goods which
"a will thciI stock hand wil reader their a.
sortment the most commanding oerei for sale in
Nirfnii embracing Law. Medical Theolo logical Cassca
Mseean eous, and all standard School Books Stationary
OF every yareiy-Musie and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ing materials insirumeu Mar and Globes
surveyors Compasses and, in fact every artc appei
blank BOOKS, Of every description, always on hand,
and IN ade 70 order.
BINDING Of every description executed in the mos:
Country Merchants visiting our city and the old Gus
toners OF the House Will always find complete stock 10
select from, and upon accommodating terms as they
SMITH, DRINKER & MORRIS.
sc Late Smith Palmer
Twenty boxes wOOsey a wOOlsey's IOaJIe and
30 bags beautiful Lasuyra Coffee receiving and for ale
CASTOR OIL-2Ob barrels fresh Castor OIL fTs;qIsliTy
- ina received from the manuiletnIe foI sale.
sec ALEX. DuvAL CO
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.
TUE subscribers have received by arrivals large
L and general assortment OF British and American Dry
Soods which they oheT TO puneua customers their
sec wADswoRTH. TURNER & CO.
GARLEGANT's BALsAM of HEALTH.
THE subscriber has on hand, supply Of the above
few years relieved thousands PEI sons in different see
lions Of the Of the following diseases such As
Cholic and Nervous Diseases Fever and Ague DebIfy
and all those trains Of Diseases resulting from dsordered
Il also been found hghl; benef.ial in impurities Of
the blood, and illeondton Of the system, heart burn
Persons whose eestve organs impaired feel dis
tcessedin spirits aud who subject disturbed sleet
relief from ~ those distressing complaint
To su'rd asains, enuneriets observe that uore are
on the glass Of each bottle and the signature OF John
Miller, on abel pasted the outside number OF
ceIheaes oi cures pertormedby this valulle Medicine
can be seen IN the directions haaTc wiappe around each
bottle. For sale by JOHNSTON.
Agent for the Propretors,
tt ~ Lycl. Johnston & Lycl's old stand
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
AUCTION SALES
THIS DAY.
BY INLoEs X BROTHER.


REGULAR SALE DAYs-Ta.,d1,, r.
aats a ~ Saf.rdayt. Cash aiyanrcs lniis ON Cot,
90 saturday Morning September lOh, eomneneins a,
lsneous Goods. in part ' " ''''ee'-
Brozans and slippers
.antou Mating. width
,sfaoef Trunks. assorted siEcs
inin5.eIs-WIappinx Paper
SECOND HAND CARRIAGE
AZ ~ o'eocs snbstanii, second han A CanIare with
out reserve. for cash. ''te' WIN
TUNBLERs.
iodoz ground bottom Tumblers
ALSO,
Violin. represented a. being very .un.,io,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Consisting OF Beds Bedding and Be i.tea,Ia
Mahogany sideboaris AMI Rnra,n.
Chars, Tables. Dressing Glasses etc
HATS, CAPS. &c
and Fur Caps. '' 'e' esa'e"
ALSO,
% bags Cuba Coffee
SADDLE HORSE.
AZ iO0eloek, hne Riding Horse years old yxarr.rte,
sound Also, several Work Horses '
BOOK AUCTION.
Extensive sale Of Valuable Miscellaneous. Book,
90 saturday Evening, september IOh AZ u o,elo.k -,
WI sei ~ auction, large cnecJn OF valu,ute $500 ~
VARIOUS departments Of Lite agure. ="
ISB Aaets.
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DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
fIUE partnership heretofore subsisng under tho name
u ofLyr Johnston a Lycll Is this LAY dissolved by fni.
aton ofnmc anil BY mutual consent The stock Of Goods
have been coll by The other partners ~ Mr peyon John.
sion, WIN vii hereafter conduct similar business the
old stand. Tho accounts and icb duc The rm not being
included IN saii sale may until further nocc he settled
with either Of the late Farmers Returning our grateful
arknnwlcdzm cnis On former customers w0uM re.
quest such may be Indebted 10 ne 10 confer the adm
joins = IYELT
pENTON JOHNSTON.
GEORGE W. LYEIL.
Richmond, August LEI. 1872
The subscriber having purchased u The Mcsers Iycu
theft interest IN the stock 81 iyc Johnston Iyei re-
specially informs hs friends ant the pubic generally that
he viii continue the business If The old stand, aud he re-
spcciuy socse continuance Of that pnrouagc and con.
hfcnce % Hberaly bestowed Tho late 6rm lie Pickles
himself BY unrcmucd ucnton 70 business 10 merit con
tiuuance Of their custom.
Ny stock II Drugs, Medicines, paints oils, etc etc are
Of the best qnsiy, having been selected Nth care which
with contemplated additions viii makemy assortment per
fccib complete.
Country merchants physcians. etc will 30 supplied with
medicines, etc ofhe bos quality and ~ liberal ienns.
fEYToN JOHNSTON.
August lsi, lago-tf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
COLD WATER MAGAZINE,

ltNOIED 10 the cause OF Temperance Of which IL I.
- a powerful auxiliary; the September No an hand :
SriP'on only 81 per year. single Nos l2l cents.
~ = LYONS. Main
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
A CARD.

TO TEACHERS OF TIE FRENCH IANCuAcr
lust published Elementary or First Ci,SS RI,
- one hundred Of Esop's Fables In French preee,Iei
~ DESCRIPTION OF my animals Of which occupv
place IN the fables themselves and accompanied by
French Enssh Dictionary Of all the words contained In
oo; arts OF the volume work signed or hrainn
IN the French Language adopted for In the Phade-
phl Central IA Oh School
The Fables presented In this work are neither those NJ
fertn nor Chlmtaud but translated from the Latin
version, made BY The Abbo Paul for his pupils.
Retail price Of the work, ally bound Ia roam IS mo,
- pages ~ Gems per copy, from which liberal deiuc
uon VIII DC maize TO teachers others buying BY tho
4nanny. A LYONS,
No,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
TO MERCHANTS.

TO MERCHANTS.
A YOUNG MAN, who comes highly recomm ended and
who hasan extensive and valuable acquaintance in
Rockbridgc, Roanoke, Boicourt, aud the ncghborins
counties s anxious 10 obtain situation in respecia
ole Dry Goods House in this City. Particulars and refer
cuces made known upon application TO us
u9 n KENT. KENDALL ATwATER.
LUMBER For SALE.
TNIE undersigned offer for sale their Lumber Yard
the canal, the public ArmOry 100000 feet or
Lumber oi various kinds aud sizesa Of which they will
sell low, for cash, credit Of four months q ms) oI
all Of $50 and upwards for approved negotiable city
paper Persons wishing sizes other than those in the
Yard can be supplied at any time by leaving their orders
az The nice, allowing sufficient time 10 have them brought
IN from the country. The sizes hand consist Of
bark and square edge three quarter, and add
bali inch pine plank, flooring DO weather boarding. BY
and 10y 6scanng enc inch white oak plank (suable Tor
tobacco boXes) two inch willow do for cart ana Wagon
fellows hail ami inch poplar and sweet gum oak wool
and post &C. Also, go tobacco boxes of superior
an - ELLIS q ELLETT.
GRASS 1lNEN.-JustTeceiveiaIot OF The above Goods
" at CUNNINGHAMs
amLl Ihean Cash DRY Gnnn
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REDUCED FARE.
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC
kAIL-kOAD COMPANY.

NOTICE
FREIGHT REDUCED.
meeting Of the President and Directors the Rich.
n mond, fredericksburg aud Potomac Railroad Compa-
ny, on the 10th day Of March, 1872
Kesoiref That the following reductions tic rates OF
Freight between Richmond and certain points the Loui
va Railroad be, and they hereby, to take effect
Hom the ldh day Of April neu-viz.
On Grain One cent per hundred IOunls from Frede-
iicks Han and third Turnout, and two cents from
Louisa u H.. Trcyillian's and Go rionsvle.
On FfoHr-Two &c nts per barrel from orlOnsylla
On Sah-Two ccnts per sack third Turn out four
cents 10 Louisa Courthouse, six Treviian's an
ten cents TO Goplonsvillc
On Beef Pork aud Fish-Per barrel d eentsto F,eIe
rleks ial, cents 10 third Turn out, Louisa
Couuhouse, 81 cens,o TIeyian's and IS cents To Cor.
donsNlue. L. W. MACMURDO,
nm Treasurer.
ETSA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
AoEsCY At RICHMOND, Va.
tiS company was incorporated in the year ISIS oGitb
Il perpetual charter and capital OF sSDOuU al in.
snres against loss OF damage by fire eing houses
stores, manufacturing establishments, household fIrui.
terms.
Any losses which the Company may sustain on Iis1uea
mken al this agency, will be adjusted with prompude
literally.
Applications for insuranee the renewal Il poleies
may be made 10 the subscriber who has been duly an
pointed Agent for the City Of Richmond and vicinity
II. BALDWIN, Agent.
'" " Under the Exchange Hotel.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

I|hlRfiRLD AND BROAD ROCK FALL RACES. for
isiS, ~l commence on Tuesday, the 2Oth Of sepem
FIRST DAY,
The Fairfield Jockey Club Purse sioo four mile bens
SECOND DAY,
AsVeepriake two mile heats, with three yrar olls en-
france n iiaf Forfeit Dor a race 70 close
on or before the l0ih September.
Sseo.d haee SAVE doy-A sweepsiAke foI year dds
ai ".sst Son rsee 10 close Oh september entrance
slV9, hai iotieit, or more 20 mai n race.
THIRD DAY,
The broet Rock Jockey Purse $50 three mile heas.
FOURTH DAY,
Proprie;or's Purse s2J mile h, ats. entrance sl5
a.. ISHAM PUCKETT.
o-ug 20 tie hard times have concluded 10 have hui
one weeks racing This being the last meeting Of tic
fAueld KEY Clubhe Gbseribera are euhcr
=" o'rs 81 SEM ther subscriptions P.
SUPERIOR SPERM oIL-jas; received and
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
PREMIUM PLoUGHs,

PREMIUM PLOUGHS
\NTE again respectfully call the attention Of our farmers
w TO our assortment Of the beat Pi0ughs made in
is country In the last June number OF the Cuiivstor
MI Becmen pronounces Il the best plough he tried
We have sold them 10 OF the incredulous as
well as prejudiccd farmers in State, who have very
Reluctantly towiug 10 their prejudces) pronounced the
precise Plough wanted.
They will 40 one ihiri more work per day and ouiwea
any Plough with which acquainted-the price being
the same as the inferior Plough, there be little risk in
making al OF them; knowing, do that It is only
cessary 10 give them trial their by every
farIDcr In our State. GRETTER a PEAKE
u ,foors hetovy ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

FALL. INPORTATION

NIL INFORMATION
W Hardware. Cutlery, Guns ond SGddlery.
Wan LEW. SMITH Co have Just received their en-.
Tire Fsn Importation. consisting, ~ parf, OF
IVORY, stag aud BihilO Table Cutlery
RODGERS, "ostenholm's aud Crooke.s fine poeket
Cutlery $3.50
Knob stock, Pat Til, Chest and other Locks
Hand, Pit MIL Cross cut and circular saws
PILES Of every descripiion-of Gteaves' Buteber,s
Marshs ana shepherds and Ib5otfonis ulanufac.
Parliament, and other Butis-IIooks and IInFss
Broad and Narrow Axes, Singing and Lahing Hatch
- '
Anvis, Vices and Screw Plates
Trace. Halter, Log and Filth Chains
Cast. shear, Ge Tman and Blister Steel
Spades and shovels SC. &c &c.
lie above Goods have been bought on the most avoura
be terms and are offered for sale very Teducei rrees
To the city and country trade. 40 9 "a
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

DROWN sTOUT-supeiior London Brown Stout,
w2 RA BURTON,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
FOR NIW YORK

kEE The regular packet sebt MANCHESTER
SIkH worth MASTER having part OF her cargo enga
- gcd, and viii meet with dsplch. For balance OF
iIesht and passage having good accommodations apply
the master on board. At Ludam's wharf, orto
JUS 81 WILLIAM ROW. EFT
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

THIS highly esteemed Essence for havonng Cakes
Il Jches, se.-iust prepared and for sale by
Or. GEORGE x HENDREE
Apothccary and Chemist
seq N hoe
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

RICHMOND, FREDERICKsBURg AND POTONKO
NonrHEHN AMI M, skooAMpss,,r.,~
GREATLY INCREASED EXPEDJTIONy
'E public are respectfully Informed that With tho ysg
II OF enabling Travellers 90 advanfsge ~ ne 49,,
mail arrangement north of Washineton, -, a. y, ,s.s5
Philadelphia tho naht % the day on which ~ 100
Richmond the will aud After tbfe dsfe -. -
Depot AZ Richmond n ~ NJ. '"'' "V
Travellers leaving n this hour reach Waahington b al
", baltimore atCP w. Philadelphia In tho co,rsc ~
nem and New York carly tho next day, making The fsn
neyccn hiobnond snd fhlladelpha IN ~ and between
Richmond and New York IN % hours. 0''
airing ~ Bahfoore % hoHrs ~ adUancs Of p1sses
from frs 10 dr h0Hrs before these lasi reach Bauors
ju20 Jsuperingendan, TrsnspoSlstiou.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

600 L@s % live e'e'' Fea,!. YS CS GO;
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
FOR NEW ORLEANS,

(rrst vesSsl.)
<SK The fine Brig Orleans. Capt smith, now . !,
&EG peeied, sill sail for the above port ca the 2otl
sept NEXT For freight or passage, having hand
some accommodations, both cabin and steerase mas
sengers, apply 10 J FISHER a SON. or
aus HAsKINS A IIpuV
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
FOR PBIIADELp4TA

EEN The regular packet schr JOHN sTULI. Teal
80 MASTER having part Of her cargo engaged will have
- Dispatch. For freight passage. apply on board
al Testers wharf, TO JAMES Fisher & son, OF
an WILLIAM
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
BOOK AUCTION.

SADDLE HORSE.
sound Also, several Work Horses
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

an2t Nv RANDOLPH q co.
WALKING CANES.
II w. RANDOLPH a co win Sc Ioa tbeir stfr \
40 eiCaaes az very low prices, many ofhem below cost
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
FOR RENT,

- very desirable residence situated NJ The hcas
NsrA oi tary arcci, Immediately front II Mr ia
ht1fn cnhH. Tho house is Just finished. will
49, rooms, large and airy, with good kitchen viii
rooms, anda good sized garden aiiac he and will have
vel oiwaicr In The yard. To good tenant moderate
rent VII be asked, and possession given Immediately
auW lW ROHERr NIL Main n
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-09-26

o. Wercgrct 10 hear that Thomas w. White, Esq
the worthy aud interchangeable editor of the Southern Lite
ary Messenger, during recent visit to New York, sits
laned paraIy,ic stroke, which it is appeheuded may
make him invalid the remainder of his DAYS. His
death was at one time appeheuded bu, we are glad To
learn that his symptoms have since been more favorable
As the Compiler remarks: "Apart from the man himself
this affection is most unfortunate for the ca use oil era
ture at the South, which he has done and expected to
do. so much to advance and elevate, through the lu
ence Of his admirable monthly Messenger. We trust
his rosation may not be complete and permanent, as
is feared"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-09-26
For Governor, the vote stands thus:

MfNMERlsM.-We abrdye from the Richmond
Enquirer, an interesting detail of additional experiments
III Magnetism, and in phreno Magnetism performed BY
MI rench IN that city, under circumstances well cal
chiaed 10 make an impression upon the rub, mind
w confess that oHr belief if not actually confirm
ed, has been strongly fortified; nor do We see how it is
Iusslhe, Win such mass of testimony in its favor for
any mind, capable OF weighing and being influenced by
er1cnce, to remain absolutely incrcdulous To meet
such testimony by ridicule is admit that il is not 9th
er"lse susceptible Of rcutation and adds TO- rather than
dminlslIcs its force. To say that Mesmersn, cannot
be true becase it is marvellous woul be to fall back
upon the arguments by which all discoveries Of new
truths have been uniformly assaed To say that it vi
oiaes The established laws of nature is to assume what
subsequent events may dsprove because if the theory
be fue, So tar irom violating tho established laws of
nature, II only adds another to the number But If it be
an imposure and humbug, where is the difficulty of
detecting the cheal7 Is it possible that the human mind
with all lis suspicious aroused and its powers therefore
IN active exercise to discover the Illusion can be 50 uni
forny baled in its efforts to strip the mask from char
latans and imps,urs3 It cannot be-
The late eXpe:inentsin Richmond are entitled to more
weight in consequence ofhc high character for intellect
as well as station. somo Of those who participated in
'hem-Judgo Beverly Tucker, of William and Mary
College, for example who, like many Others attended
as sccng scepc, but left tho with far different
impressions.
Mesmcrism. it is said is liable to great abuse-bnt
may ii not be that its benefits hereaert be developed
will more than compensate for its liability to be misused
and indeed, thai there may be, in the scence Itself
if be sccnccsufcieni checks prevent it's vicious
misa rplicalion2 In letter from Mr.. Thomas J. Mat
hews the President Of the Phreno Magnetic Society OF
Cincinnati, to the Editor Of the Enquirer il is said:
I'VE hope TO show, in due time. that the heart, the
lungs the stomach, the liver short that every organ
of the body. and physiological function, is under the d.
rect and immediate control Of separate portion of the
BRAIN and ofconse lis action be excited or reprcss.d
by proper excitement Of the cerebral organs. If this
should be demonstrated, doubt not it WILL you will
perceive that the brain becomes, more definitely
and certainly than sd been heretofore generally believed
the great handspring Of all human notions, physical
well mental; and tha,b by acting simultaneously
successfully the separate organs Of this curious and
mysterious instrument, TIC human .oul, N 81 instant