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Lord Byron Tom Moore Of that school. once
expressed the opinion that three four years Of uninte
rupted pleasure than equal to ordinary life
time According this principle, Ahasucrus has lived
taes. within the last four five days Since NY
fhs President" his pilgrimage Ahasuerus has
been in rapurs. The most conspicuous object Of every
procession, the cynosurc Of all eyes, the idol Of al hearts
and the theme Of every ongue by his lofty airs and mses
tic mein, he has taken the shine of Presidents Ministers
Mayors and Aldermen. With voice he pronounc-
ed the incest young gentleman. ,haever exhibited himself
to an adn,iring crowd.
Those who have heard Ahasuerus harangue since the
elevation of"y father the PresideHt appreciate the
annexed paragraphs;
Mn. RoBERr TYLrR,-As this gentleman is fond of no.
orey, we depart from usual and beg leave
give him piece OF advice which, although offered grauit-
ousy Will be OF no inconsderabe value properly
ed Our advice then Is that the future he will try
member that has Father and not has Fathers is the
Acting Presideaf Of the UHiied States.
We are induced give this advice consequence OF the
following which select from hundred Others Of sim.
liar character When the President and his suite entered
Castle Garden, Master Robert in advance and some
good naed fellow proposed three cheers for the President
Some two three voices responded, and instantly Mr.
Robert took off his hat and bowed gracously all
SIDES somewhat in imitation of the Duke OF Gloucester
thanking the citizens OF London for their sweet voices
Then again. he said of the Aldermen. " We very
much pleased and gratifed with reception"
Now, are perfectly well that this is all in char
seie with the hopeful young gentleman; and yet would
advise him TO be little less presumng in future, shall
report him to Mr. Secretary Spenccr who has already dis
hnctly avowed his determination to "clp his wings"
word to the wise, &e.-N. u. Cour. 4 Ing.
COURT ETIQUETTE.-The New York CONNER
eal gives full Of reception of the President
in New York. and after describing the the intro
dueton OF the Mayor says:
after this ceremony concluded, the President
introduced to several persons him. while Mr. Robert
shook hands with the several Of his acquaintance and in
reply the enquiries after his fathers health invariably
answered-'My FATHER, THE PRESIDENT, is pery
tceLi.'"!!
The New York Commercial learns that the Tyler par
y closed the grand procession New York, and filed
entire cab-and there four persons in omnibus who
said to be also Of the Tyler porty."-BGh. Pat.
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A correspondent in New York writes:

What mpudence and vanity in Tyler 10 accent the
Bunker Hill invitanon IL Intended respect TO ,bs
once OF President, and nobody dreamed he would ac
ceP His presence will throw gloom the whole pro-
ceeding OF the l7ih Of June"
The Capt served them night If they wished the Office
to attend, they ought have invited at-expressy
flying the incumbent that his presence was not desiredAs
is, the Captain having taken them at their word thew
must digest hun as they We hope it will be n les
son to them in all time to be less lavish of their seryy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

ia majority OF the whole necessary 10 a choice Ipon
the NTH ballot, Mr.. Cooper received this-at which the
friends OF Mr. Calhoun appeared greatly reoced-the others
manifested great dissatisfaction.
1t then announced that Mr. Cooper intended TO re-
sign his seat in Congress, and I'LL toe vacancy OCCASION
ed by tins resignation, motion made that the Con.
venon proceed to ballot for candidate supply his place
-wheeuPon, Messrs. Towns (who had been run os the
candidate for Goyernor0 Starke, Watson, Rchos and
Kelly were announced candidates for this honor The
balOttings were a. follows
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

White Slares-In Mr.. Carlyles last work. past and
Present. there excellent hits the ted
OF some OF the Humantarians OF the age The following
passage aimed the Word's Convention" and Exeter
Hall folks in general and their p6ieges such as the notable
George Thompson &c, has sairic humor than he
usually displays.-Bdif. Pat.
"Oh Anti-Slavery Convention, loud-soundng, long.
cared Exeter Hall! Black Quashee the seas being
once sufficiently attended wilt thou perhaps open thy
dull sodden the sixty thousand in London IT,
self who yearly dismissed what they
can when the ends-or % the hunger stricken
palhd, yeiLoD cooTed free laborers Lancashire York
shire, Buckinghamshre, and all other shes These vel.
low coored for the present, absorb all my sympathes If
had twenty millions with model farms, and Niger expedi.
tons, 1t Is TO these that would give Quashee has al
ready vciuas, clothing Quashee dying of such des
pair as the yellow cOloed pale mans Quashee il must be
owned Is hitherto kind Of bockhead The Hniti Duke
OF Marmaadc, educated for almost hall a century
seems 10 have in him. Why in one OF
these Lancashire weaver dying Of hunger there is more
thought and heart greater arthmeca amount Of misery
and desperation than in whole gangs of Quoshees Imusi
be owned, thy eyes OF the sodden Sort and with thy
emancipaiOns and thy twenty milonngs and thy long
cared elamorngS, thou, like Robespiee with his
EtTe Supreme hreaenest become bore us Aree ton
Efre Supreme Ia rsenbefer :"
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Brown lhe Roehe.ler DAMN Ad,,,ll.rl Id sntnri,r

DuE BmLs-SrRIKI-A large number of mechanics and
aborers assembled last evening, Market Square, de-
wise some annhiiate the duebll system. When
the meeting adjourned collected in front of the
store OF Sam' Hamilton, and feared tue procce-
dings would assume fearful aspect Fortunately howev.
err the crowd dispersed between 10 and IL o'clock and
thereby prevented which il thought
would be necessary number Of the military were ordered
to be in readiness should Their services be called for.
I'VE have few such incidents the history of Southern
laborersl
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

MI St1rke was heroupon. the second ballot nomins.
ted os candidate 20 fl the vacancy about 10 occur
No other business Of importance being before the body
on Ine.day alleIn1on. b Adjourned aine die.
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LATER FROM YncArAN

BY the arrival q the schooner GEEcAs Capt Harding
which LETT sisa on the 29 ut, late intelligence has been
received We arc indebted the politoness Of hs con-
inclusive. No further engagement had takcn ace BE-
tween the Texnn squadf5n snd Mexican Aeef Tho
Texans bod completely repaired the dauaees soerod by
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

Its fault in political journalist TO use the rowel toc
freely IN speaking of its prominent political friends Fo
instance to call up Mr. Upshur the noble Secretary of IN,
Navy as one of contemporaries did Yesterday was
ming the risk Of fall bathos Always be ms0nifcen,
us you can, tnste ncincs the splendid but be
ware OF that yaung ambition" style which .as on h,
other observation-disclosures
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

The Philadelphia Forum says that the levyng Of black
mail upon the oce-hode of that city on the increase
Last month the taxation upon the Inspectors custom
house amounted To twenty five dollars EACH upon tn,
nighwaIeh to eight dollars EACH pretty state Of things
truly Bali Patriot
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

NAIL ROBBERY.-Tho contractor Of the mail be-
tween Brookvile, Indiana and Cenueyie has been de
Ieeied in rcbbing the mail His name is Wilson, letter
containing money put into the mail bag purpose to de-
tect him. was found in his pocket He has been mprison
ed for trial-Balt. Pat.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

IL The "KatabaHgs'' having mighty run. The
Corporal has been trying all his winning ways to get pair
but it's go. But poor fellow it is shreyvdly and mali
eousy and scandalOusy umoured that he not permitted
10 wear the breeches
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

LAND SLlDE-By the steamer Garner, we learn tina
on the LIST instant arpens of evee fell in opposite La
ionfehe on Zachare Waters plantation though the wa
ter high enough by six inches to pass oyerNo
Carolina Courier Of June .
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued proposals for
Government loan Of millions in sums not less than
SlOOOO-redeemable at the pleasure OF the Government
after ten The loan bear interest OF and per
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

New channels daily developed from the constantly
increasing commerce Of the country. Amongst
clearanees will be found ship for Canton, and another
for ST. Petersburg both with full cagoes cotton and lead
~ o. Bee June G.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

WRITING NEWSPAPERS SENT BY MAH-In the United
States District Court Boston, Friday last came up
the case OF the United States Sc Grafton for writ
ing his name copy Of the Boston Atlas directed by
him TO gentleman in Louisville Ky and deposited in the
Boston post Office. This selected out Of hundred
similar instances test case there being nothing but the
bare name written on the paper indicate by whom il was
SENT aud thus intenOed convey idear By agree
ment Of COUNSEL for the purpose carrying the question
up TO the Circuit Court, Judge SrRAGUE decided that the
mere writing Of name paper not a violation OF
the aw-hnt 1t was not within the meaning and spirit OF
the prohibition. According to arrangement Mr. DEXTER
for the United States took exception to this opnon and in
this way the whole subject will be brought before the Circuit
Court. A. ID. PARKER for the defendani.-POst.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

MARRIAGE NOTICES.-A Western paper gives the
following noiee;-"Al notices of marriages where no
sent, will be up in small type and poked
IN some outlnndish corner Of the paper Where hand.
piece Of cake is sent, will be placed conspicuousy
IN LARGE LETTERS when GLOVES other bride avours are
added piece OF Illustrative poetry will be given addition
When, however, the Editor attends the ceremony propra
personae and KISSES the BRIDE il will have SPECIAL NOTICE
VERY LARGE and the appropriate poetry that
can be BEGGED borrowed stolen coined from the brain
editonal.--ALEx. GAZETTE.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

AffRAY-We learn that bloody afray took place yes
erday morning at Lexington c. II. between Col. H. |
laugh and DIR. Beujamin.-We understand that Col
Gaughmnn attempted to Benjamin, when the latte
drew knife and stabbed him in nine paces-Caughmar
is not expected TO live.-Colunbia Chronicle.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

The BosroN PRocESsIoN.-The programme, as arrang.
ed by the Committee of the Bunker Hill Association for
the 18th, presents some points Of interest.
tlrs after the escort which is elegant John TYLER
and Joseph L. President of the United
states and the President of the Assocatono together in
harOuche drawn by six white horses The Courier mir
Buekingham's pspcr,) contains this programme.
Daniel Webster, Orator of the day. comes next after
the two Presidents, and the Chaplain accompany the
Orator. and they be followed by the Cabinet all in
barouches but with horses each less than that of the
Presidents The remainder of the FIRST grand division are
10 be principally United States officers with the Sheriff of
Suffolk as their Chamberlain.
The second grand division has local Revenue officers the
Legislature, Harvard University officers the Clergy and
savors pretty exclusively of Massachusetts.
The rd division very interesting, and give en-
tire:
THIRD DIVISION.
Marshal Marshal Marshal.
MARSHALL King Solomons Lodge Marshal.
and
MARSHALL Auxiliary Lodges. >Marshal.
This Lodge built the first Monument on Bunker HILL
and gave the land which stood the Bunker Hill Mo-
nument Association.
Marshal. Massachusetts, Charitable Marshal
Mechanic Association. 'io'shai'
This Association built with funds which they procured
by subscription, forty feet of the Monument
Marshal ! Sons of New England ~,
from New York, '"arshai'
With the New York Light Guards as escort
The last division consists Of Societies. Associations
Schools Odd Fellows and the like and the whole brought
by the Members OF the Bunker Hill Monument Associa
TONY. Y. Express.
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~ The indignation of the Bosonans has been reused
by scrbber who said they ignorant OF the sub
lime science of cookery. The Courier devotes column
to the refutaton of the Islander.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

loD1lSM.-The Madsonian records, with much seem.
ing satisfaction, the following Of Todyism in Phil
adepha: ~
The President had retired. He is au early riser lie
Secretary Mr. Spencer replied "Yes sir YOU are belorc
me IN everything, and always likely to be-"
what brilliant reply! What striking evidence of the
OF the Secretary of the Treasury. How gra-
uying IL must have been Mr. Tyler and how the hone
iu sons OF that gentleman have reoiced to hear il
And then the faithful and honest chronccr who furnished
e deecaoe report for the Tyler papers, how his admra
ton have been excited at the grateful of tho
polished and courteous Secretary Such refined wit deserves
to be recorded If for nothing else. its Todysm NAV be
held up to The scorn Of every man.-Bah. Pairiot.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

INDIAN METHoD CoURTsHP.-Mr. Catlin in one of his
lectures exhibited Winnebago Counting Flute. which he
said used by the Indian lover in woong the dark eyed
maid Of the Wilderness For hours had heard the smp
sounds Of this Flute and he had the patient lovers sit
ung under tree by the bank Of ryer, in front Of
hedge, and has he heard word exchanged between
the seemingly happy pair. Many marriages take place
solely by the charms Of this flute he knows it To- be
TACT that single word has never been spoken by either par
" during the whole period from courtshp to marriage
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

HE would kiss Queen till he raised blister,
With his arm round her neck and his old felt hat on
Would address the King with the title Of Mister
And ask him the of the throne that he sat on
Air. Ga-,u.
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CANAL COMMERCE.

JUNE l6
ARRIVED,
Canal Boat, Lynohburg. u. s. Fields MASTER with d2i
tons mdz. from Lynchbura, to Ino. Mabon & Co., and
Ludam, Preston Col paying $780, toll
CLEARED
Jno. Randolph. VIM Phelps, master with 28I tons rndz
for LynchburR S92.s6 toll
James Madison, ID. Couch, master, for Lynohburg.
bn'erprze, w. }. Rokos, master, for New Market
DaW Crockett J. Anderson, master, for iynchburg
Lynehburg, r. $. Fields, master, Tor do
Pig Iron, Cox, master, for do
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The following humorous description Of Yankee is from
poem read late historical celebration at Hartford Con
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19
From fhs PhaadeipAis Inqsiser.
Tn, .rrar,Ix M xv..as.~s NJ


We recently noticed quarrel which had occurred a
Woodford Ky. and which iemined fatally to young mar
named Rowan, by the hands Of his brother.inaw Mr.
Dudley voolfolk. A correspondent Of the Lexington Oh
server gives the facts OF the thus
Mr and Mrs. Rowan spending few days at hei
fathers on their way from the South their home in Lynch
burg After breakfast the morning Of the 4th uL Col
Jos. voolfolk e the house business and the ladies
inc family engaged in preparations visit with Mr. anc
MIA Rowan, the family Of neiRhbor, Doctor Hall. A.
bout this time Dudley Voolfolk arrived from his plantation
having some business TO transact with Mr. Rowan. They
were IN inc YARD alone, when shot heard which alarm
cd the family Mr. Rowan turned toward the house. and had
nearly gained the door, when he fell into the arms of his
herinaw at the very moment his wife reach
cd the side OF her wounded and dying husband The only
Wotus ne was heard TO utter "ord Lord mercy
upon me!!. and in very few moments he expired TLs
shock Is said TO have been upon Mrs Voolfolk
who was In feeble health that her life is endangered there
o lhee are conflicting with regard 10 the sub
up to the Sheriff, and others that he fed md
has not since been in the neighborhood."
The Observer adds:
at is true, that the immediate circumstances which led
to the act shrouded in obscury No one was
nj the time The only young Voolfolk bro,h.,
who had gone by his (young wooks) request to order
servant tn saddle Mr. Rowan's horse. In very few mi
nue ne heard the shot in front Of the house. though he
not within view at the time Al the time Dudley Voolfolk
oruered the horse, he alone Rowan out of the
house. and must have joined him afterwards Ii True
that Dudley Voolfolk to Versailles and Offered TO
surrender himself TO OF the Deputies OF the High She
nm as we stated Without the slightest disposition TO in
met unnecessary pain upon the relatives friends of tho
deceased we feel constrained. justice former
men' here TO remark that there is the fullest evidence in
TINS community from in wise with
OF the parties that the conduct Of Mr. Rowan towards his
wie was oil Kind so exactly calculated exasperate
that the act Of and account for the syn
patty almost universally expressed for young Voolfolk
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-19

TIA AND COrfEE.-A loud wailing was heard from The
Locoioco press throughout the land when the Whiqs in
ne adjustment Of the tariff proposed TO 10y duty ON tea
and eohee though with only half an eve con zee that
me protective policy be wrong these are the very articles
oneng - largely and 20 equally into the consumption Of
OIL parts Of the country and coming into competition viii
no domestic nfoducton,upon which duty should be laid
aud though under the "HoRnoNrAb scale Of dutes insisted
upon by The Richmond Losotoco Convention ast winter,
Tea and coffee must necessarily be taxed just high any
other article whether II necessity uxury The Charles
ton Mercury, (Mr Calhoun's orgnnO u now paving the
way for the advocacy By that wing Of the Locofoco party
~ The next session u Congress- Of this axo says. "a
moderate and coffee would be Of the iusest
because Of tho general and equal exacuns
government could lay upon srtcles Of commerce. Pre-.
fare TO- synosoui--LgaeAburS V6einiaa,
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Large Stock Of Nep Miscellaneous Boot, selling o9.,

VIE subscribers removing from their p.e.c,,
me tenement recently occupied by Messrs Lancaster De
ana as u Is their intention discontinue the Book b,.
eS hey nave determined 10 sell their entire s,orL
books stationary, &c. The one Of the best ever oa
a. PUBIC sac IN his city and the pereptoy 10 N
hghcs' bidder purchasers win their interest 70 ai,ena
" me Books &c are for until the hour OF s,l
sale commences This Monday, Morning at 10 O'clock
je 10 INIOpa A ppsyT,sen W.
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We clip the following from one of wiis's .prghty let

We clip the following from Of WiIlis's spnghty let.
tiers to the National Inteligencer:
During the Summer solstce the guests ut the gentemens'
ordinary Of the Astor be furnished with linen
to dine inone the back Of every chair without respect
TO the size OF persons. told privately that half the
expense Of these airy furnishings borne by the vendors
fancy susPenders, 1t presumed that gentleman will
be willing to shift himself before company who not dan-
lily provided in this line"
We trust the prOpueors Of the Astor will neither make
nor allow any such arrangements. No gentleman should
SIT down ut tnble-publc pHvate-in n round.ubor
Jaeked OF any colorno matter for the weather This rule
should be followed implicitly by every gentleman in his own
family and from serespect when dining alone Should
however, after all be dsregarded there
mustbesysto, strunge confusion will be the
The head waiter therefore, should be commissioned as
drill officer. The guests being arranged in lines up and
down the tables peal Of the gong will bring them 10 or.
der. Then the words.
"Rendy ("
"OH coats ~
"On jackets. :"
"Stendy 90
"Be seated"
"lIandlo spoons ~
and through the dinner At the close another peal o.
the gong
"Rcady -
Rise upr'
"Of jsckosw
"On coats =!
"Handlc tooih.pcksm
/ dismissed I'M Y. Com.
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W Mrs. samuel Butler will probably visit Richmond
IN sou time and may be Induced give Rotations
much spoken of IN The a. States and Canada Her read
ngs and the reeta o. Der compositions avsy
praised particularly her Daughter Of Erin" bipn
tbUHLIC sALE-The subscriber. wishing change his
business VIII sen "WEDNESDAY. the 9if int az the
stables opposite - James Church Sh0ckoe m ~ head hne mich
cows al In good health horses sades bcs hors
and number 81 articles tedious Terms cashsae
20 COMMENCE ~ 10 O'clock j. 10 ~ sR BlDDLE
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