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The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

A CARD TO THE LADIES.
MISS NJ. J. ASHWOOD, Pennsylvania avenue,
lII between 9th and 10Th streets, has Just opened
splendid assortment of WINTER .MILLLNERY
She hopes her old customers will give her call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. dec Civ
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

eENAMIIY GROCERIES, s. HOLMES has now
Il received his full supply of Fall and Winter
Goods, comprising complete assortment His
stock Of esh teas, sugars, Spices fruits coffee but
ter, cheese, cranberries, apples, buckwheat and
family -four, mackerel, salmon, smoked and picked,
&c, &c.,, is worthy of attention, which he respect
fully invites. Seventh street, nearly opposite the
Patriotic Bank. dec
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

NIGnT.-And now il is night Sleep with lis
soft wings touches the eyes of man, and their
souls dream away in the land of wonders. The
lawyer iorgets his suits; the laborer, the tolls of
the day; the man of the world, the tedium of
his festivities; the unfortunate, the occasion of
his tears all through thee, sweet blessing -
rich sleep! But if thou 6ndest eyes which thou
canst not close, which pain and care keep open
and fixed till the very brain becomes benumbed
and the heart bleeds-oh, then, go, gentle, sweet
sleep, and beseech thy pale brother TO come, for
terrific he is the true physician.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

CPERM AND MOULD CANDLES--The. sub
- scriber has on hand fine lot Of sperm, mould,
adamantne, and the patent sperm candles also,
superior article Of lamp oil.
4 dec S. HOLMES, 7th street
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

MI Bl.ACKING, &C.--lf you want dry fee
~ all winter, prepare your boots and shoes with
Leather Preservatiye or Oil Backing which will
render the leather soft, make it more durable, and
entirely mpervious to water. 1t is also excellent for
carriage tops, harness, &c. II can be had at III
GILMAN'S
nov 6-lm Drug Store, near Browns Hotel
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

isHa EscH i-rMsay hsavy s!sA u hesysd.
many heart is broken. many lile 10 rendered
nliseFahie hy the terrible mialuaton which pa
rents often evince in choosing lite companion
for their daughters. How is il possible for hap
piness to result from the union of two princi-
pies SO diameirically opposed 10 each other in
every point OF view, as virtue is TO vice? And
yet, how often is wealth considered better re-
commendaiion 10 young man Than virlue!-
flow often is the first question which is asked
respecting suitor of daughter, SIS he rich Z"
is he rich2 Yes he abounds in wealth,
hut does that afford any evidence that he will
make kind and affectionare husband2
is he rich? Yes, his clothing is purple and
fine linen, he fares sumpluously every day, but
can you infer from This thai he is virtuous?
Is he rich? Yes, he has thousands floating on
every ocean, but do not riches sometimes lake
wings and hy away? And will you consent
that your daughters shall marry man who has
nothing to commend him but his wealth? All!
beware! the gilded bait sometimes covers
ba,bed hook Ask not, then, is he rich 2" but
"ls he viriuous?" Z" Ask not, then, if he has
wealth, but If he has honor, and do not sacrifice
your daughters peace for money.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

At the Confagration of Moscow, Napoleon
said this twas the spectacle Of a sea, and bill
lows Of fire. sky and clouds Of flame, noun
tains of red rolling flames, like immense waves
of the sea alternately bursting forth, and elevat-
ing themselves TO skies of fire. and then sinking
into the ocean of flames below. Oh il was the
most grand, and the most sublime, and the most
sight the world ever beheld."
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

WEALTH NOT HAPPINEss.-Go into the country
behold the farmer at his plough; every thing is
snug and comfortable around him. He has not
wealth, and is consequently free from its perplexi-
ties; be is not poor, and is consequently inde-
pendent. His family thrive around him, and
blest with health and conientment, he enjoys as
great share Of happiness as ever falls TO the lot
of mortaIs Great wealth is too often useless or
Observation-Disclosures poverty is fatal to the most
laudable efforts. A state Of independent COM
pelence between the two is most likely to pre-
serve our principles untarnished-to keep our
human sympalhies refreshed, and to render us
truly happy.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11


Endeayor to tell your own weakness when
you are under The necessity of teaching wisdom
TO fools and politicians.
When religion is made science, there is no.
thing more intricate; when duly there is no.
thing more easy.
We love women a little for what we do know
OF them and great deal more for what we do
not.
Lei no man ever expect to prosper in this
life, or gain the respect and esteem of others.
without an undertaking course of integrity and
virtue.
Never look for ancestors, or your titles in the
imperfect records Of antiquity look into your
own virtues and the history of those who lived
TO be benefactoIs of society.
The greatest pleasure Of life is love the
greatest treasure contentment; the greatest pos
session health the greatest ease is sleep, and
the best medicine true friend.
lfa man has right to be proud of any thing,
il is of a good action, DONE as il ought to be.
without any base interest lurking at the bottom
Of il. frfE
Constant occupation prevents temptation, and
begets contentment; and content is the true phi
losopher's stone.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, beautifully bound
" IN Turkey morocco, gilt, with plates; also, com-
mon binding. large assortment ju.t received and
for sale at very low prices, at
r. FARNHAM'S
Bookstore, corner lth st. and Penn. avenue.
dec
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

A CHOICE LOT OF SWEETMEATS-Peach
n pine apple, citron. lime, preserves, raspberry
jelly, and currant jelly, for sale by
dec 8 S. HOLMES, 7th street
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

mr. ACKEREL.--No. /, g and 3, for sale at retail
III or by the barrel, by
dec S. HOLMES, 7th street.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11
u, A CARD TO THE LADIEs.-MRS.

Nm A CARD TO THE LADIE ES.--MRS.
~ TAYLOR, from Baltimore, has now open
ed most beautiful assortment of Millinery and Fan
cy Goods She will sell as handsome Bonnets for
ten and twelve dollars, can be purchased elsewhere
for fifteen or twenty dollars. Also, two cases of
low priced silk bonnets, suitable for misses and la
dies, which will be sold without regarding The price.
Ladies will do well to make an early call as they
will find great bargains
On the south side of Penn. Avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets, entrance at Mrs Aliens up stairs
dec 5--Gt
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

EREsH LOBSTERS.-A small lot prepared for
Il the table, for sale by
dec9 s. HOLMES, 7th street.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

THRILLING WITH ScRIPTUREs.-It is of the
greatest importance that we should resist the
temptation, frequently SO strong, of annexing a
familiar facetious, or irreyerent idea TO scrip
tural usage, scriptural expression, a scriptural
text, or scrptural name. Nor should we hold
ourselves guiltless, though we have been misled
by mere negligence. Every person Of good taste
will avoid reading parody Of a beautiful poem,
because the recollection Of the degraded likeness
will always obtrude itself upon our memories,
when we wish to derive pleasure from the con-
temptation Of the elegance Of the original. But
how much more urgent is the duty by which
we are bound to keep the pages of the Bible
clear Of any impression tending to diminish the
blessing of habitual respect and reverence to-
wards our Makers law.-Palgrare.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.-W live in the midst
of blessings, till we utterly nsensible Of their
greatness and Of the source from whence they
how. We speak of Jour civilization, our arts,
our freedom, our laws, and forget how large a
share Of all is due 10 Christianity. Blot Chris
what would our laws have been-what our civ
iliZation
Christianity is mixed up with our very being,
and our daily life. There is not familiar OBJ
ject around US, which does not wear a different
aspect because of the light Of Christian hope
The Whig standard., 1843-12-11

LovE.-lhe genius of love comes into life be-
fore that of art. There are men who perform
noble deeds, others who sing and immorlalize
their actions. Without the deep, powerful love-
which causes relations and friends TO act and to
suffer for each other, without actions which
show that love is stronger than DEATH" pencil
and chisel would not have created those master
pieces, song would have brought tears TO no eyes,
and music would have been bnt paything. 1t
is the inspiring glance Of love which gives words
of fire 10 the artists lips--they can utter nothing
beautiful which that has not first dictated.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-19
The Federal HAics of North Carolina

Inc Wing Convention Of North Carolina assembled
a. h. .,h Instant, and adjourned the : h. They
,anaa.ed William A Graham, their candidate for
G7s,no;-aiier they had cashered him from Congress
III las, elac:Ion for having voted against the Tariff
b. Tsey proclaimed Henry Clay, ''tae FIST and
or,s choice OF the Wings of North Carolina, for the
Cas. Magisracy of the nation" They pledge them
:.ss 10 support for the Vice Presidency The person
81, may be nominated by The (Whig) Baltimore Con-
r,a,on' They appointed Messrs f. d. Dadl-y aud
G-arse Z. Badger, delegates u the Bslumo-c
C,agsG, On for the State al large. They give GU,
Of he articles Of their political fai'h-and for
as purpose, they specify they say, National
5.oS-and in adjusting the duties imports, "such
+, Determination ough, to be made will counter
~. ae oppressive restrictions Imposed BY foreign ma
ms, upon our commercial intercourse with them,
80. incidentally afford just protection to Amer-
CT industry '-(giving scope and verge enough
d. conscience 10 satisfy the most ardent advocate
II the ProtcoGoe System)-and they announce,
lat the s,rbu,cn of the proceeds OF The (PuShc)
ads amongst The States of the Union, ought 10 be
sag.r ftafd or DELAYED Notwithstanding the reve-
aa.. Of The [. S. from duties alone will fall several
li.nas short Of The ypendtnres-and notwithstand-
~ tsey dollar which they distribute among the States
AVE to be taken, by augmented Tariff, from the
stzas Of the Psopls-and not only the dollar, bot IN
~ cl.es dollar and half and not taken out OF The
7'cks oil all The people Edscrimnately, but taken out
o', porksts of the Southern and Western people, for
- benefit Of the manufacturers OF the Nofti.-Such
s:4s ilg, under which the Wings of North Carolina
-: gong into the batls-and ii is vet 10 lie seen, whe
II: tie Repaid cans Of the Old North State, and the
,5.a:r;men Of Nathaniel Macon, will rest upon their
as and suffer their principles 10 be beaten down by
ls h::esies ard The measures Of the Federal Party
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The Southern L,t,rary MESSENGER.


Our various engagements during the present month
have denied the qualification Of reading the last No
of the "Southern Literary Messenger"-of doing jus
tce TO its merits-and of offering humble tribute
to its young and accomplished Associate, Mr.. Rey-
holds, of the South We find lis praises, however,
strongly sounded By many Of the journals before
u.s. One of them (the Athens Georga, Banner0 de.
clares that "the Messenger under the auspices of its
present editor (Mr. MINOR improves with every num-
Der. That for December, just table, will
vie in ability and interest with the Oldest and po-
pular magazines Of the Unen The Contributors 10 its
pages numerous, and the editorial department is
filled in most agreeable and graceful manner
The Lynchburg "Republican" pays high tribute to
"the classic taste, enlg hened judgment, and deep re
search Of its editor, B. b. Minor, Esq-and speaks Of
his associate in the following terms Trough Notes Of
Rough Adventures, by J. N. Reynolds" is interest
ing narrative OF this writer's travels n the interior
Of that almost classic region occupied by the uncon.
querahle Armenian tribes, lying South of ChilI'-a
region Of which but little was known, even by the
Spanards and which, for two hundred years past, has
remained ia sort OF terra neognita to the civilized
world" Mr.. Reynolds, on the 18th January, 1888
planted his staff "with flag attached rude in con.
seucon but still bearing the stripes and stars, the
summit Of the volcano Of Villa Rica from whence he
enjoyed indescribably grand view of surrounding
objects. Whether he will ever be able 10 'pant his
flag" upon the summit of The "hl of literature, we
are incompetent to decide. The article before u.s. how
ever we think entities him to high rank among gu
thors of "No,es Of Rough Adventures"
We must again and again earnestly invoke the sup
port Of the people oil the Unon and especially Of The
genial South, to this able and interesting periodical
"The Southern Literary Messenger"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-19
Democratic STATE Conven.;ons.

We a-e unable to give any results from the three
Yea: Democratic Conventions, which have just been
s-Li IN Alabama, Georgia, aud Moth Caro!'na. The
sls of intsll gence from them all, not little
haa'iziny. We hear of the meeting of oil the Con.
7soons but he interrupt Of The mails has cut of
@'= hearing OF their final proceedings. We learn,
~ the Convention Of Alabama, assembled at Tnsca-
sa on The 4lh, bu. came 10 conclusion on the first
.'g TIE Georgia Convention assembled last week,
sl' The particulars hive not reached Us. TIE Demo-
cac Convention of North Carolina assembled at Ra-
.s';A on Thursday last, and The "Democratc Signal
''i3'ns US, that al ID. Henry, Esq of Raleigh, was
s..,tsd President of the Conventions Doctor Andrews
Wayne, General Allison of Orange, General Haw-
sn' 4 Warren, and w. F Leake, Esq, OF Richmond
- Wee Presidents, and VIM. w. Holden Of Raleigh
.'t " Bayns OF Fayetteville, as Secretaries. Mr..
H:Hy hayng been conducted TO the chair by Mr.. Fits
Warren, and Dr. Cameron of Fayetteville, addressed
lie caaraniion for tina hour, setting forth the
',Iscis Q: the conyenion-warmly and zealously re-
'o1mending union and harmony I, their councils, and
9sasa.ng The position Of the Wing party the cues
Ions Of Baak and Tariff with force of argument and
'':nsss Of illustration at once happy and convincing
IL Her-ys remarks the principles of a protective
aa5 and specially his exordium in which he portray
an-characar OF the great idol Of the Wing party, was
f'yand hr'l,nely eloquent On motion OF MIR. Avery,
t'am,,ee OF two from each Congressional Dstric. was
hnnaed by the President! TO whom were referred the
'''oas subjects likely to engage the deliberations oil
..a Convention -
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
E;,I1u Dfre,pL.r IL

Mr. MARSHALL Of Fauquer, rose TO present TO the
House the memorial of Martin P. Brooke and Alexnn-
der j. Marshall asking investigation Of sundry char
ges agans, the Hon. Judge John Scott.
In presenting this memorial, SIR, (slid Mr. ND
WISH in the cannon parance OF the day, 10 'define my
post on" with regard TO it,
10 performing this, of the most painful acts oi
my life, | desire 10 be distinctly understood by this
House expressing opinion as II The merits oil the
charges set forth in the memoria-my purpose being
simply TO discharge TO the memoriasts duty, which
as one Of their representatives, upon this floor, they
have the unques.ionabe right 10 demand at my
hands.
Having been upon terms of friendly intercourse with
all of the parties concerned from my earliest recollec
ton 10 the present time and havng, htheo seduous
ly kept aloof from the controversy involved in this
me morial-I feel assured that this House will readily
acqut ME of all hostile ling towards any one of the
parties upon the present occasion. At any rate, u
terly dsclaim ell such hostility. And ii is my fixed
and unaerable determinations that whatever phase
this subject may hereafter assume by no action Of mine
either here elsewhere do intend 10 become IN any
manner, connected with this controyersy;-reserving
to myself, however, the duty and privilege, should
sought Of giving such final upon the question, as
my humble judgment shill dictate to be the proper
vote.
Thus much, sir, have deemed i, my duty declare,
to the end ,ha, might place myself rcetas in cnra be-
fore the memor;as;s, the subject OF the memorial him
self, and the people OF the county, whom have Inc
honor here, in part, TO represent.
move, sir, that, act of justice to the memoir
asts, The memorial be read and referred to select
committee.
The SPEAKER l,id before the House the following
letter from Judge Scott
RICHMOND, Dec. 1913.
SIR: I am informed that Martin ? Brooke and Alex
j. Marshall, or one of them, int.nd to present 10 the
House Of Delegates memorial rei.erang the charges
preferred against at the last session OF tie Genera
Assembly, and adding new ones-l cannot OF course
answer by anticipation charges which have not beer
made / will, however. ask the favor of you, wher
the expected memorial shall have been offered,!o pre-
sent 10 The House the accompanying review of the ev
dence given to the stlsc committee of the last SEES
sion. severe attack of disease prevented me iron
presenting my views Of this evidence even to the com
mt,ee. II is duty which owe to myself TO take
the frs, proper occasion 10 put the House Of Delegates
and the country 10 possession of them. Some con
lecture may be formed Of the ability Of my sccuse's tt
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me James and Kana,rha Canal Cpmpnnu

Comps tod their business Friday night and ad
jeurned sins die. All The old officers were re elected
MIR. Cabell, among ,hem President) Hrs salary was
liked, under instructions Of the last Legislature, al
$4,000.
They determined, on the recommendation of their
Sslec, COMMITTEE apply to the Legislature for loan
&c, of $576 000 to be applied the completion Of the
mountain section to North River-the connection with
the South side and The connection en- the North River
with The Rvanna River. The committee did not re-
commend any reduction OF the general average Of tolls
The Stock holders also came TO re solution TO
such parts of their canal impede the ensy passage
Of The iron steam boats. We understand that the Com
pany who are running the present beat not only
doing well with i-but they about to construct
boat which will draw less and cost less money
We have doubt that the problem Of the praclicab-
iy of STEAMBOATS, on canals has been already esab-
lished-beyond the possibility Of a rational doubt
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HOUSE, OF DELEGATES.
Saturday, Dec. Is, IS43

Saturday, Dec. Is, IS43
The leave of absence for six days allowed to the
Speaker, having expired, the Clerk called The House
to order
MIR. TALIArERRo read letter from Mr. Iiolleman,
regrettlng that his engagements would probably pre-
vent his return before the 2nd January.
Mr.. TALiAFERRo moved that the House appoint q
Speaker pro tim during the absence of the Speaker
Mr. SrASros suggested that should appoint a
Speaker pro tsn., for soma a.led tine. Thu Speaker
might not return at all. If the Speaker should net
return at the specified time, should then elect 4
Speaker permanently.
ton, SO as to appoin, Speaker pro tim, tail the 3rd
January The private business Of gentlemen should
be made to yield to public duties
Mr.. TALIArERRo accepted the amendment OF Mr..
Byrd
MIR. AspERsos preferred the original form of the re-
solution leave open the other question: OF al
lowing leave of absence TO the S pfaker.
Mr.. AsDEKsoS moved TO amend, by rensertIng, "du
ring the absence of the Speaker elect
Mr.. BYRD of Frederick thought We should save
time by adopting the resolution, without Mr..
amendment he adoption Of which, would make no
practical difference.
Mr. BAxKs of NJ, moved to amend the amendment,
by providing tina; such absence be not Proracted be-
yond the Sd January.
Mr.. Banks amendment was carried
Me-. WIrcHER suggested, that it mig hit be irregular
have Speakers at once and there ght &c some
difficulty in the matler-sueh as the pay allowed, sc
NJ. BYRD of F. thought there nigh, be some d'sfi-
Guilty, unless fist adopted resolution allowing
lsave Of absence 10 The Speaker elect.
Mr. TALIAyERxo alluded TO the precedent of ap-
printing Speake. pro tam. and quoted j. ferson
Manual 10 The appo'ntne OF President pro ten
OF the T. S Senate, and also the British Parliament
NJ. WiTcHER said there was no anal'gy between
the constitutional provision for the appointment of
President pro of the U. s. and the provision o'
the Virginia Co institution He still in great doub,
about the appointment of two Speakers at once. lie
objection 10 the Plan Of calling member to
the Chair for day, the fact Of his receiving
only 81, instead of So, as Speaker The House could
however, make provision for this case.
Mr.. CRlTz vas of tie impression, that The Speaker
had forfeited his experimentation if he returned BY
the Sd January. He thought tae best plan was no"
to appoin, permanent Speaker. He had no doubt ;
would be perfectly satisfactory II the Speaker elect
| Mr. BYRD OF Frederick suggested that we shoule
first give leave OF absence to The Speaker, and then sp
point Speaker pro tenn.
| The amendment amended was adopted.
Mr.. JONES of Buckingham thought we could &c
along very WE'LL if We could trd Of several "Speak
ers" in the House. We should appoint Speaker pr
TEN during the absence Of the Speaker.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-19

"a round with his pen, which stated that awe"
{, T.;hnne Office, where the tracts are pubshed)
tihe ,scsyed an order for 727 copies Of the Life
~a' s OF Clay, for North Carolina; and 600
- q Political Abolition. for oae,as county 50
=, ait points for the contest Of 1914 Friends,
i. ''" !, 90 something toward the Wig triumph
VIZ T r.T' remember, tina, gentle effort will now
~. mare IN the way of gaining and securing votes,
s-t'. a. greater in the heat of the canvass" And
iia' ,be circulation Of this tract on "Potical Abo-
~ " '. % ..prosper the Wing canse"-to "gan and
%N ties 10 II. Clay, bu, BY persuading the Abo-
'. - 81 Oneda 10 abandon B,rney, and so for Clay?
a' : N, man, whom the Abollonis,s ought no, TO
~ !. bv voting for their own candidate lie is the
TO carry GU. "the other great interests of
ai1' Tariff, Bank, &c, "to which they Che Abo-
a;tE, cannot be Indifferent"