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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Forum.
Popularity OF Henry Clay i'm Pcnnsy lSania---
Meeting I'm Clinton County.


Genfs-lt is gratifying the constantly recurring
evidences of the popularity Of Henry Clay Pennsyva
gentlemen from the north western counties informs
that in that portion of the State the feeling in favor of Mr.
Clay is growing more general every day. The numerous
factions which the Locoioco party split and the strife
between the leaders demonstrates plainly enough that per-
sonal ambition the moving spring of all the aims of Mr.
Van Buren, and his competitors. The eeconeering letters
the Ex-Presdcnt equivocaly elaborate and like the
ces of Pyhoness, intended bear double construction
have disguised great OF the plain spoken Locoocos
Mr. Van Buren, personally popular Pennsyva.
MIA, and less than the present Gen
Cas- killed by the demonstrations made from
the Executive Chamber Harrisburg in his favor Col
Johnson is unquesuonaby popular with the
should all be surprised however, see movement
made tins place in n short time favor John c. Cal
houn, and less surprised TO that movement result
curing him the nomination OF the National Convention.
Mr. CLAywll command only the suffrage the entire
Wing party but the favor OF considerable number OF his
former opponents who have become the
Of his views of governmental policy by the disastrous
experience OF the inous effects of the perish Credit perish
Commerce system OF Locoiocosm! intend this remark
prediction but the result my own observation
which can confirm by pointing tosindividuas now no.
minally Locoiocos. At the Wing meetings held through
out Pennsyvana Mr. CLAY's name is always montionedn
the wanest terms OF enthusiastic regard The ofhe
addresses and resolutions indicate that their feeling
result of party discipline, but the generous, spontaneous
oVerowngs OF hearts full OF attachment this distinguished
statesman. Mr.. CLAY has got hold of the afe cons
Of his countymen. When any public man has touched
the HEARTS OF the people you may be that he
ordinary character, and that the ardent devotion he ELECTS
Is the sure pesage OF his elevation the noblest hono
within the gift OF the people
As sign of the Clay feeling the Interior refer you
the grea, Wing meeting held at Lockhaven Clinton coun.
~, May 18th. The meeting addressed by Messrs.
Blanchard and Mackey, the former of whom known
u lawyer OF eminent worth and abilities. Both of
these gentlemen dwe with eoquence upon the character
and services OF Henry Clay. They cordial response
from the meeting, the sentiments OF which well expires
sed in the following resolution:
"ReSoiued, that HENRY CLAY, Of Kentucky is the
Tsf and only choice OF the Wing party of Clinton county
the candidate Tor the Presidency lS44-belevng
do, that his high and commanding talents and lofty pat
rotsn ene him TO the love and gratitude OF every Amer
lean citizen, and that through his patriotic efforts than
those OF any other whose has been mentioned
IN connection with the Presidency, country be
stored 10 her once prosperous condition."
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~ The Calhoun in Mississippi, to their honour be
i, said, bitterly opposed Repudiation-and will
with the Wings wping the foul stigma, which
upon the escucScon OF that State. We expected less
from the CNhounites. Most of them Wings
and they than half Loco Focos now--and
they forget all the good principles mbbed
during their association with Wings. In other hon.
durable particulars the Calhounes differ widely from the
Locos. They generally opposed pruscrpton-ano-
Their Wing INTERCHANGEABLE by adhoring this principle
during the last session Of the Virginia Legislature, they
gravelled the 'Od Hunker' excessively If they could
get rid of their kinks and bsacuons-something might
vet be made OF them
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History Corrected.
Loter from lIrSRy wHrArov, ESQ, Minister Of N,
limited States at Berlin

LoiiI J,Om lIENRy WIZARDS, ESQ, Minister Of The
United States at Berlin
BERLIN. April &c, 1913
You will doubtless rccoIcct the remark able incidents. re-
lated by Robertson IN his History Of Charles " respecting
h' retirement q" tc Emperor into the Convent oi Jus
tue DO Esamadufa, after his abdicauon and 10 which mar
fave Che historian has lent the strong colung o hs prn
phic pencil We are told how Charles renowned notony
the substantial power be- bad inherited acquired but "e
PRIDE poup and circumstance uf imperial sovereignty for
the quiet oud solitude Of q monasuc lie doyoting himself
Tor Tive residue Of his days religious exercises and prac.
tccs Of solnofc until he fell into n state Of ,,elsp
choy detection which nearly deprived him of thc use of Inn.
mental iacue' This gloomy scene is dramatically closed
by h4 resolving t0 anticipate the celebration Of h- own m
neral ob'c1mc' According to the historian the ey Em.
pcfor wrapped n sable shroud and surrounded by s I'D
teudaut LAID himself in sorcophagus placed IN the mid
die of The convent chapel. funeral requiem was then
performed. and Charles mingled his voice with the
voices Of hc clergy, who prayed for the feposc his soul
After the cOse Of the ceremony the spectators withdrew
aud the church doors sut Charles remained some
time the con. then and retired 10 his cell, where be-
spent The night n solitary meditation. This sad cetenD
ny supposed 20 have fastened hs dissolution, be-
ted have been Immediately attacked by fever of which
be died on The 2lst Of September. 1858.
According 10 authcutc information just received here
from German traveller engaged in making historical
researches span 90 this turns out 10 be- fabulous lc
gvnd. Don Tomas Gonzales, well known ~ the learned
suhor u essay the rclafi0ns between Philip H. o
Spain and Mary Of England published 10 the 7th VOLUME
ui Royal Academy OF Hist0ry at Madrid, was kecpo
II the royal archives Simancas and occupied himself ir
thc lsief ycar o hs life with history Of Charles from
he solicitation 10 his death, complied from original docu
conained In that rich collection which have not ye
feen ths light The Ms Of this work now in the posse
sion 81 the alo auhor's nephew II is enuded VIDA
Naais DEL hmpsrgdor Carlos Quiafo Taste The first
part II me work giving account II the Emperors add
cson Brussels and his voyage Spain, ioows the or
nafY autofucs and does differ materially from Robert
sans narrative 81 the events lie peculiar interest,"
hcrus With the landing of Charles in the Peninsula, from
Which pcuod the snho exclusive use Of document
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10 rhe Ealror Oh The Wing

The LOcUsTs-What is the OF the IOcusts How
far East, West North, and South have they appeared
q.
We have certain knowledge. We hear that hive
made their appearance New Kent below this. We have
mention made OF them IN the Valley papeH-nor
have heard whether they farther South than the Ap
pomattox farther North than the Rappahannock Be-
the Blue Ridge and Tide Water on both sides of the
James River, they greatly abound.
Correspondents will crafty many curious such matters
10y communicating the Districts In which Tie Locuss have
appeared this wear
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

The ST. Louis Old School Democrat the supposed organ
Of Mr.. Benton holds this language.-Aier. Gazette.
1.-THE success of Mr. Van. Buren, is the success of Col
Benton, the overthrow of the overthrow of both
Hence MIR. Calhoun Mr. Woodbury., Gen. Cass Colonel
Johnson and others, oppose Mr.. Van Buren,. II he sue
ceeds Col Benton IL his II Van Buren, defeat
ed Col Benton disposed Of The friends OF Col Benton
will never consent to have the Of Missouri and ILL
nos thrown away Col Johnson Mr. Calhoun desires
IN order that Mr. Cs chance Of may be secured
and the prostraton Of Col Benton effected"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

Nr. Clay at hOme.-The Western Christian Advocate,
OF the organs of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
published weekly Cincinnati Its editor has recently Wis
tied Kentucky and from interesting Of his jour
ney, the following u.s. very interesting para
graph concerning the great Of the nation and his house.
hold:
person who so many newspapers as an editors er
change list furnishes could scarcely visit Lexington without
making inquiry concerning Ashland and its propre
happened that we'll tried friend brother Bascom
the long aud intimate friend Of Mr. Clay There &c.
quainanco formed when the former travelled Dan,ille
circuit in 1916, who, by his powerful coquonce cogent
sOuing, and overwhelming Scnptura authorities gave a
dcath.blow the rife Ananism Of that country which
hreatenedto oyerun Kentucky. Our kind host conveyed
us to Ashland; but the proprietor was not at home On
hearing however, OF our visit, received cordn
invitation b dine NJ Ashland Of which nvaed ourselves
and spent three full hours very pleasant chat with our
kind entertainer and three agreeable hours never
spout IN n our life Mr. Clay is sNtyhv6 years Of nRo
but might pass for fifty, and will, in oil probability be well
capable Of public business m oupcorc pass over his head II
GOdspare him that long. Hismannerar plain and repub
can they gentlemanly and unaffected. The moral
principle, producing honesty aud conscientious fidelity
his trust seemed 10 have taken deep possession 9th
mind and believe governs his heart. lie is now close
y engaged IN his duties lawyar, and does not for.
get His farm which is IN admirable order His house
is plain indeed and his Improvements around IT, con.
sisting Of grass lawns, and Of shade plant
ed by his own hands IN good tastc and IN complete
keeping with lis republican principles and Of life.
And thon Mrs. Clay than pattorn-sho IS and Ok
oct model for oil the ladies in the land She infinitely super
intends all her household affairs Her little green house
and collection Of flowers and shrubs are most tasty and we'll
selected. But her butteryes her BUTTER or some
Of O-s superior From her dairy, conducted under her
eye she supplies the principal hotels Of Lexington and
u small glory 10 her. that her Thomas showed.
the other day, the suit which his mother purchased for
him with the avails Of her butter Whether her first
be Lucretia ornot, say buthen
she deserves H. The topics OF conversation were, moral,
religious, and miscellaneous subjects; and glad
learn 10 satisfaction that Mr. Cay firm believer
IN the Christian region-tha he red his bible and
ded with his excellent lady and family, the Protestant r.
pscopa Church m Lexington, and frequently hears minis
fara "a otlr
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

~ The Iron Steamboat. for the Canal, will be
launched to-day from Burs Foundry. The boat built
by Mr. Burr-he machinery made ia New York, un.
der the immediate suPern,endenee Of Mr.. Ericsson.
The calculation is that the boat will make miles
an hour-whch will bring Lynchburg within days travel
of Richmond.
This is a most interesting experiment. Its success will
be followed by the important advantages this city
and the whole State. Ii will reduce freight reduce the
of uavel-and more important than ALL il will give n
impulse the James River Canal and carry it TO the
Ohio River.
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Wig Candidate for President.

Among the Wings Of Michigan, as we have heard
an expression OF sentiment there il conflict Of choice
all united, warn steadfas and decided I'm favor of
HENRY CLAY their candidate for Preside emf of the
United States And although have not yet placed his
name AT the head OF our columns, emphatcaly he
choice, and cordially unite our friends in
doing battle in his behalf in the coming contest With this
able fearless honestand champion of Wing
principles, come defeat, willing nay anx
risk our political fortunes.
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stand upon platform OF the constitution. which guara
tees freedom Of opinion and freedom Of person Cheeu
to be expected here, where freedom OF opinion en-
lists that there will be no difference OF opinion; but perfect
union and unanmy be attained But in the name
OF great Providence that and has eondue
ted us through so many fiery trials let indulge spirit OF
tolerance towards brethren Of the family, differing
somewhat principle, is but looking for aud desir
ng the promote the happiness OF own beloved
county and the dignity OF the human aud the perpe
uation free institutions. Sir tender you my hand in
dial reciprocaIion Of your greetng Great cheerlng)
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

" fAik AT CUMBERLAND couRr-iousE "A position of
% Cumberland associated together under the name Of he
sewing society" have been engaged Coz -Dae mouth.
fststnx variety Of useful fancy arc the Proceed.
."Hy wish 10 appropriate erection OF sIious. Of
WIN THIS object they propo.. ID hav. sas AZ
N"u't ousr the s6h day (b@ns Count
80 invite the Attendance patronage OF the
INV senuemeh Of Cumberland all other. who ma, be
u"o-n 10 mft'nr the object which they hav. Nm view
CrsRKRLAsp Jusr 4 - 'N :" WV
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We learn that the the transportation Of the
Great Southern u 5. Mail, recently made with the Gener.
al Post Office Department. provides for its being carried by
the upper inland route between Baltimore and Weldon
that is, by way OF Washington, Fredericksburg, Rich
mond and Petersburg The contract is for four years.
IazsffS.
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Commercial Rrror0.
DIED,

DIED,
yesterday 18th the residence of John G. sianaId
Miss LAVIN1A J. STANARD the 42d year her Her
friends and and those Of the family requested
morning. the 10th from the Let Baptist
Church, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
IN TIenrco County the City Of Richmond" "Wednesday
evening 18th WILLIAM HENRY FOWLER only child
Of Thomas H. and Margaret Fowler OF BALTIMORE Maand-aged
~ months and ~ days.
Death may the bands Of life unloosc
But can't dissolve my love;
Millions of infant souls compose
The family above. -
01rTAs Bai,iHoys PaPsrs pm pioaso oopy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

IL The Globe snecrs the Madisonian and plainly tells
that il and the Administration beneath contempt and
assigns a reason that only Administration has
been elected Congress, aud he by Democratic OBJ
tanned by false prcicnces. Mr. Henry A. Wise supposed
TO he referred tn
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Troin iss MANY Journai
sTaaH 10 TfasFs

ts has made IL appearance the present year
b. sssss NJ country, IL history aud character
nsy be interesting Of your readers. These In
do Dot appear oil parts Of the country the sae
time Or hs same year have the locations OF sixteen dis
inci dcts which they appear either in different years
W large spaces ol territory intervening. The follow
lnE table will give an idea vi the disuictss
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Large Stock Of Ne0 M.eelaa.o1. Book. selling osa,

y ~" 4HHsttfIuHeOhS Docks selling of,af
auction.
uosehpes are now removing their present loa,
70 he tenement recently occupied by Mes~ Iancas., ~
Y Co- AMI as is their discontinue M. r. 49,.
y nave determined TO sell entire .,oet or
boos stationary &C. Tbs stock Of the be-. eve, oe
~ public sale IN TINS city and the peemu,ov no %
ouuer purchasers win ni their in.t,., n,
&C. are now being arranged and be open for o.,
sauon on fday' W Sale on Monday mo,n,,,
June i"h at 10 O'Clock AMI viii continued unit, IN, .n
collection is disposed or ~ '"s ehuie
Je15 INIDRs a ppS,r,,,,
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PHILOSOPHY.
ID Edlfor-T NJ Sheria.

nv IsnFTVT-F NJ UHfTW
HUEsroS the accomplished editor Of the Baton Rouge
Gazette, regret TO perceive. has been in the hands 81
thai "mefcess minister Of the law" the sheriff What
chookered life s that Of Editoritoday he ieaeted
upon tho choicest decaoes Of the and served not unre
quenty by the hand Of beauty ITSELF coursd BY me opn
lent end ambitious Of the roueher sex-to-mouow-but
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

III The N. Y. papers that Ahasuerus Tyer-com
onaly called Bob-oceupied. the procession, the place
intended his father and very conspicuous horse
back
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

Al Gone The National lnelgoncer announces the
departure Of Mr. Legarc attend the Bunker Hill celebra
ton. lie the last Of the Government, left the Me
tropois.
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XLIRGINIA.-h Chnnoeru.-Al Rules held in

UIRGINIA.-In Chancery.-A Rules hcld IN
the Cerk1 Omce of Circuit superior Ceu 2 Law ana
Chanesr Tor King Queen county the 'h diy ~ June 1888
Ccogc n psr.or ,n5 lanes smifh. Eua of Philip D. Pen
dieton deed and Albert q. Hudgns, f"''
Against
ham, be'u
e defendant William Tod net having entered biz appearance
@ cn eruy according the act u Assembly and The rules
m is Cont appearing satisfactory evidence That b.
- nof an ~ this County u b. ofefed that The said
defendant appear the h Monday September net
and bin N the plan and that copy Of this order BE-
forthwith inserted IN newspaper published IN inc cy ~
succevey ana posted az the front door
Of Couu House ihis County. Copy-Teste.
NJ ts-vqw ROBERT POLLARD. H. e. G..
NHIsSFs superior Morocco walking sboes.-
INh hand supply q The shove very nice Morocco
waIsne Hhoes bound which ere seling cheap
JUDAH MYERS 4 co,
hB Fashonable Boot and Shoe Dealers
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-16

CHILDRENs BEAUTIFUL CATER BOOTS
A SUPPLY Of The above v,p Cater Boo. on hand
n JUDAH MYERS Co
pb Cheap Boot Hhoc and Tmnk Deahu
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LUDLAM. PRESTON & CO.,
WATCH LOST.

4 OST, between the Richmond and Petersburg
y Depot and my Store GOLD LEVER WATCH. with Gold
Pace and believed be- made by Johnson heavy
and Seal attached liberal reward be paid
he CHARLEST N.
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A SMALL FARM FOR SALE.
q ~ ,EIIIIDS nA Y ILL.,. DnlL LII. IL

n In THUK SUA1, the 2Uth july, VIII OfIer
~ Farm public auction positively without
situated James River and running nearly
Road. desirable neighbourhood adjoining Gen1 WIN ~.
adson about four miles from the city and 1874
nearly half wood the land OF good quality
with clay foundation has small wooden building which,
with little repair be- made comfortable family
well Of fine the yard very springs.
many choice fruit of Kind deem
say say those wishing purchase invited
and examine for Themselves Mt d. G. Randolph of Richmond
Mr. HILL who resides land, pleasure showing
the property.
20 Terms made known the day OF sale.
10 -ct14tbJuGdtds WILLIAM A. GAY.
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NOTICE.

NHE Ladies sewing Society in the neighbor.
hood of the New Store propose have Fair a, ,s n
ON ue 'ny next As prejudice this m or
raising money seems their object il ,mnv IN
procure fair price for usf products their industry ami IN
with the view TO aid very feeble Church '
BucSison,s, June l0--Iaw3w
0- Enquirer and waichman of ia. so,itb o,.. , $780,.
AMI send accounts ~ '
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HOYT & cos PRIZE OFFICE
Under the Exchange.

Lottery draws an The Exchange this evening Capital
tickets - 90 90 Nos aud ~ drawn fine every body
should have Ticket OF IOYT kCo. 10 M
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"@ <o-eSw A w TALLEY. Secretary.
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
INHE Chair of Anatomy and Pbvsioloo,, IN
the Medical Department o. Hampien Sydney ColI,g. in
richmond Va being applications post raid viii be re-
ceived by the Dean OF the Faculty until Juv ism " "
AUG. l.. WARNER NJ ID
Richmond, Va June Isia =. "a
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Reason justice, patriotism. ambition and selfshness all
combine make Henry CLAY President!
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From Niles's Register.
HE CDMET

To +. MARKoE. in. ESQ.
Corresponding Secretary Of the National Institute.
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WORTHAM'S OFFICE.

SI,UUU THIS DAY.
beautiful little Lottery evening at the EIehanRe-b,
investing - so the $1,000 hadby purchasing package n
wholes you can draw tr hi Capital PEes-what induce
Certificate Of package OF wholes will cost. s24 so
Do... do. Halves. do. .......... ~ IS
Do... do. Quarters. do ......... q I2t
Tickets the aboys and prizes can had BY calling
on ALLEN CO, under Exchange 0J- GO Nos-l2 drawn E
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LOUISA RAILROAD CONPAN'

LoolSA kAll.-RoAD COMPANY.
W The Stockholders of the Louisa Rail
Road Company their ne annual meeting MIN
eh at Louisa Court House Friday day OF June ne
u Is important that the meeting should be fun
26-c3w ~ rAItpy
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-09-26

ANARPETING-The subscriber has lust
~ received at his store, opi uSiie the Virginia
llUIel. Main street, WHsEIING. The largest and
hest selected stock al CARPEI1NG Of all kinds
ever broorhi West OF the AlouniSdis, Also. Carpet
Bindings. Cheneld. rufted, WILTON and Brussels
RUGS; Figured and PLAN Baizes; PAN. and Table
Covers; Furniture and Floor oil CLOTH; Do,r
MATS; Cold and Plain Canton MATING;
TaSsels. Cord. Ferratan for BLINDS. and Rlnck
W"rs'ed ' rnge. Also n fine stock nf very superior
WALL APE and BORDERING. Those m
"ani 81 any Of The ahovc articles. and wish to do
justice 10 themselves. would do well before .utcha.
ing, To call aud rIanIne his stock, rs having laid
'hem in entirely With CASH. he is enabled To sell
ihem cheaper than ever before offered in this city.
sep ~ In ALEX PAXTON.