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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-03

IUNTRIAD EDPH1A -four, as we'll as other good
STANDARD bronJs constantly hand sod "r
sale BY (mar 9, NJ REILLY.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29
The Right of visit and of search,

Mr.. r, one of the deputy sheritis, of man
ners most polite and of bearing most gallant,
called yesterday al house, in execution of his
duty, where he met an amiable and interesting
young lady
IL am come, madam" said the organ of law
calmly raising his hat from his head, and making
at the same time, gentle inclination of the bo-
dy-"I am come, madam TO pay you visit"
"Sir," said the lady, "you welcome. Pray
be seated. To whom, may ask, am | indebted
for this unexpected act of courtesy
"Why the fact is, madam" said the deputy,
II have an attachment for certain articles OF
property which have reason 10 believe Sc
GREETED in this house, and for which feel bound to
make a search"
"Really, sir" said the lady, "from the manner
when you first entered, imagined ii was for my
self you had the attachment, and | therefore
babe you welcome. must now tell you, howev-
er, that though in favor Of the right OF risit, nm
decidedly opposed to the RICH, Of search, SO with
your permission will show you the door,"
Mr.. r had too much native gallantry IN
him to offer any opposition TO the will of SO pret
ty q lady; so, putting his gray castor on what
phrenologsts call the chamber of the brain, ne
babe this female follower of the Cass policy. a
rery good morning, and withdrew o. Pic.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29

The following instance Of unprecedent liberal
ity is given in the papers, upon what IS stated 10
he unquestionable authority IA man went INTO
the office Of the Presbyterian Board Of Foreign
Missions in New York, with bag of money,
which he laid upon the table, saying IL was for
the supper Of n mission in China on condition that
no questions should be asked. The contents of
the bag amounted to the handsome sum OF ten
thousand dollars"
friendship with Gumbo. thus accosted him IN front
OF the State House, yesterday:
"Gib your fist, Gumbo.'
"Can't do dat, nohow. ESQ gwang to p'fdt-
ate you now"
81 hope YOU hasn't pot your mad up-has
your
MO- Pete. you's Tyler man, and Is afeas'd
oh de grippe--l is"
| LreurNrSG-A New THBoRY.-A writer IN
| the Albany Daily Advertiser has undertaken 10
disprove the prevalen, ideo, that lightning de-
| cends from the clouds to the earth, and 10 MAIN
tain that, on the contrary, ascends from the
earth into the air, the earth being the great res
ervor in which the electric fluid is generated
or at least contained. In consequence OF 'his
idea he asserts that il is nonsense 10 shy tree
/ or a house has been struck by lightninS all the
| mischief being in fact done by the violent pass
age Of the fluid upward through the tree or house
RI or course il follows, if this doctrine be true, ha
lightning rods as now placed are Of little use
| A Town HALL-The decorations alone o
about eight rooms Of the The Hall at Paris cos
the city 81 OOO,O The window curtains TO
the ballroom. Is in number. woven expressly q
Lyons cost $500 each.
Upwards Of three thousand visiters arrived a
, Saratoga Springs during the week ending on tn
, 18th instant OF whom it is supposed that at leas
: two thousand eight hundred still remain.
The Troy ~ W Wing says We are eratihe
TO hear that Wool is rising. The same quail,
. which recently sold for % cents now brings 81
Holders demand 50.
IS The La,ea.-A gentleman rode up 10 put
r lie house in the country, and asked, "Who 10 III
'f master of this housed" 81 am, sir" replied tn
u landlord. "my wife has been dead about tire
weeks"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29
NEW REVELATION OF SHAKERS
(Fron N. Y. Letter an Nat. Int.)
NEW YORK, July IL, 1S43.

NEW YORK, July ii, 1S43.
Ono OF the most satisfactory books have lately
seen is a pamphlet published within the few days
las, past by inspired Shaker. 1t is "dedica-
ted TO the various religious sects, and moro espe-
ciaiIy to the Jews and Roman Catholics" and is
entitled IA Return Of Departed Spirits OF the
highes, distinction, we'll as the lndiscriminate
Of all nations, into the bodies Of Shakers" The
process OF reincarnation commences, the author
declares, with rapid whirling aud violent twIch
ing Of the body, which the newly occupied are
unable 10 repress. "They whir around the meet
ing room at almost incredible rate, dIscoursing
in unknown languages and holding converse with
angels and other heavenly Spirits" &c. II IS
very lately, however, and al New Lebanon. that
the more removed apparitions have arrived. AT
this place, "dsemdodied spirits began 10 take
posses sion of the brethren and sisters, and thus,
by using them as instruments. made themselves
known by speaking through the individuals they
had got into" GEORGE WARRINGTON was the
earliest arrival. He had been some time about
the village before be gave his name through the
young man he subsequently, occupied. The au>
thor says. "Gcorge gave some particulars concern.
ing the discharge Of his earthly duties while So
journing upon this terrestrial globe" He also
informed them that he commissioned by
Heaven with the duty Of leading the nations Of
the earth to Zion, and (the author announces)
the Shaker Elders shave ratified The appointment
Of George Washington"
William Penn has appeared, "and when some
new tribe Of the red men arrive and be inclined
TO be noisy, they are always obedient to every
quost communal Of Fe.ios ro""."
Stephen Girdrd "gave very interesting ac-
count OF himself He stated that after he depart
ed this life he found himself on the banks Of the
Delaware river, at some distance below Phiadel-
pha, where be had been wandering too and fro
for some time until he heard the sound OF a trum-
pet which attracted him to this place. He rela-
ted some incidents illustrative OF his rapid in
crease in worldly wealth, and gave an account Of
his wife. wherein he spoke Of the circumstances
related in his biography concerning the affair
between her and the American officer"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29

A YANKEE SEA CAPTAIN.-We learn from the
Boston Post that tho vessel described as the ~.
s ship Alert" which was reported 10 have taken
leo, (about The time Of Commodore Jones' acting
in the same upon Tho rumor Of war with
Mexico, } was a merchant ship Of that name, from
the por, of ,stop, comma nded by Captain Phelps.
The Pos, gives tho following account Of the pro-
ceedings Of this vessel:
1.-THE Alert was a, anchor in the harbor Of San
Diego, last October, and had nearly all her stores,
aud part of her ballast shore ready for taking
10 Cargo when news was received OF a declara.
t,on oi war between The United States aud Mex
Ico and Of The capture Of Monterey by Commo>
dore Jones, and that the soldiers from San Pedro,
{, place about three miles from San DIego,) had
received orders 10 proceed forthwith and capture
tho Alert. Ga the 18Th of October tho intei-
geuce was confirmed by Il party Of hunters,
(Americans,) who came on board the Alert, with
all their property, seeking protection from the
anticip cd movements OF the hostile iroops.--
Capt, Phelps Immediately took possession of the
fort ashore, spiked the guns, and then got his
stores on board and every thing ready for slip
ping his cables il necessary. The Alert had four
sixpounders on board which were brought to
bear the shore; and, as the vessel lay within
pistol shot Of the land, her guns fully comma nded
the beach. With n crew of sixteen men and boys,
half dozen hunters, excellent riffemen,) and
plenty of arms and ammunition, Capt. Phelps de-
tcrmincd not TO slip his cables abandon his
cargo on shore. without burning a little powder
Bat, tho lst of November, tho official ntelll-
gence Of the evacuation of Monterey recei-
we'd, and as matter OF course, Capt Phelps cen
sod warlike operations, and commenced putting
his ship in order for taking 10 cargo. Tho Alert
arrived at this port on Thursday afternoon"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29

Mr.. ALLsToN's DEATH AND FUNERAL "A let
tor from Cambrdge, Mass achusetts, has some
interesting details respecting tine last moments
and the funeral rites of this grea, man. They
will be read with INTEREST," [Cin Gas.
"It way interos, you to know the manner OF
Mr.. Aus,ons doa,h. lie was just retiring to
rest, having passed tho evening with some of his
female friends, when he complained that he felt
n pain 10 his breast. One of the ladies recon-
mended a mustard plaster, and he went down into
his study. Presently Mrs. Allston entered the
room where he was md found him lifeless.
A, first they believed him to be in a fit, and
sont for q physician, who Instantly discove red
that he was dead. Thus 'ex,inguished not de
consuming disease. The cause Of his death WA:
ascertaned to be ossifca,ion Of one Of the grea
arteries Of the heart.
On Monday evening. he was buried by torch
Igh' IN the church yard, near where | arm writing
Inc 'uhetai sermon was performed by DIR. Vintos
an Ep'scoPa, Clergyman, at the grave, and tn
I'D OF The collin opened so that he was seen b,
many. All who attended the funeral were sue
As hold him in the highest respect. A friead VIII
was present, saws = never saw a more touchp
sight There the white robe Of III
tomb, his veuersH'r white hair resting on hi
temples, his fsa.cgrs He,iher disturbed nor in an
way alice. -z1. mat an expression Of en,ir
rsrose, anu as i i, of divine submiss,o.
bad taken place {. his former animation. u, wi
someias bst~ .sa life and DEATH said anoths
friend to mo, "a holy tranquility. but signhcant
the sublime spirit which had left its characit
upon all that was mortal Of its humanity"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29

AMERICAN SrocKs.-A letter from London, dated
Sd inst says, there is very little doing IN Amer
can stocks; the great advance IN ~ YORK mas Dul
little effect on John Bull The credit Of many OF
the States was never lower than now. Europe
ans look TO the great and weay State Of Penn
sylvana and say, il such people do not respect
their faith and honor, what are we TO expect from
the defaulting western States, which are compar-
lively poorf Ohio is offered at So Illinois 81.
Indiana" 80. Pennsylvania 43, &c. Money Is
abundant, and rather increasingly SO. L. is worth
only about two per cent year
ANCIENT N1sEvEH--M. Bot,a, the French
Consul a, MossouI, commenced, year back,
making excavations on the ground formerly cover.
ed by the city Of Nineveh, which was situated
on the Tigris, opposite the present town at Mos
soul. Tho walks are still observable, as well as
some huge piles Of bricks, which served as foun>
da,ions Of the palace Of the kings Of Assyria.
In one of those piles he discovered the remains
of palace. the walls of which are covered with
bass reliefs and inscriptions in cuneiform charac'
tiers. This discovery is the more imPor tant, as
no sculptured monument was hitherto possessed
Of the Assy rians. The French Government has
sent M. Botta a sum Of money, to enable him TO
pursue his undertaking.
RAIL ROADS IN RUSSIA 1t is understood that
the plan Of employing the army in the construction
Of rail roads will be put in force in Russia on a
scale proporsionate to the magnitude of ,heemPire.
Consequently the rail road from ST. Petersburgh
to Moscow, over an extent Of more than 100
German miles, WILL probably, BIO moro speedily
finished than any other similar enterprise in Eu>
rope.--Frankfort Zeaung.
Mr.. PRoFFIT APPOINTED MINISTER TO BRAzIL.
The Norfolk Beacon Of yesterday says--"We
learn that official informa ton has been received
here that the Hon. George NJ Profit, will take
passage in the u, s. ship Levant, Commander
Page, which vessel is expected TO sail in abont a
FOR might for Rio Janeiro.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29
w hat shall Takes

A lady Of our acquaintance. says az exchange
paper, young lovely and intelligent, called IN
celebrated physician TO do some thing for q rush
Of blood 10 The head
.! have been ooctoring myself" said The Ian
guild fair with q smile tho bluff, though
kind NJ. D., while he feeling her pulse.
"Ah. how,n
why have taken Brandreih's pills, PAIRS
pulls, Stainburn's pills Sands Sarsaparllla.
Jayne's expecioran'. used DR.. Shermap's lozen>
ges ano plaster, and-''
My good Madam" interrupted The astonished
doctor. sail these things do your complaint no
good7r
No! then what shall take,'' petshly INCUR
ed the patient.
"Takem exclaimed tho doctor, cycling her
from head TO foot ..Take,' exclaimed no after
moments reflection-"take! why take of your
c0rsets!"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29

R.p-Tho X Undertook Sentinel, says, that Mattin Var
Bsrsr afflicted with the prevailing msladyfho gte
yriVpe-'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-07-29

The Hon. VIM. w. Sou,hga,e has been appoint
ed Attorney for the Common wealth in the second
judicial district of Kentucky, in The place of VIM
K. WALL, resigned.
Twenty two thousand six hundred and fifty
eight dollars have been awarded, by The Court Of
General Sessions OF Philadelphia, 10 the proprie-
tors Of Psnnsylsania Hall, which Was destroyed
| by mob some years ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22
City Intelligence.

Mrs. Johanna Ennewald, Jewes, of SO Ridge
street, appeared before Justice Gilbert, of the upper
police, and entered complaint against Jacob Gold
schmidt, German Jew, of AZ West street, of assault
and battery, and attempted rape. She stated that
on the 22nd of February, while her husband and
nurse were absent, he came into her house
and made forcbe attempts to accomplish
his desperate purpose, but without effect. That
being snciene at the time, the injuries produced
premature delivery of dead child, the severe eff
fecis of which had injured her that she had been
unable before to leave her house to make the COM
plant. Goldschmidt was held to bail in the sum of
$500 for his appearance to answer, which was just
fed in double the amount ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

Ma, kossowsKi's CONCERT this evening will be
attended by numerous families who ar interested in
~ success and VINO have taken an interest IN get
ung tup. He is gentleman uot oniy of first rate
i9'e as aWansi, but II very srniabie department.
re VII DOUBTLESS have iull ana fashionable audi
INC a Niolos saloon 20 llssn 60 the talent he has
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

CHATHAM THEArRE.-The new drama of "Wo-
mans Life" having been received last evening by
a crowded and highly fashionable audience, it is
announced tonight for repetition. The play is one
Of the most interesting we have witnessed for mar ~
day, and without doubt will prove in every ,xay
successful. Mr.. Wood the celebrated pantom'. mist
Is also announced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

pei9Ie Iecoiuef ialmauge Jndgo Lynch and Aldermen
smith ana Gedney,
JANWR WHirIro, Esq. District Attorney
MAUcH 1l.-AsfkULrs AND BArrKRyes-Miebsel Dec.
h hack drver wos tried i0r striking another Of his
calling nemel John Montague Con victcd and naeI Sb
Waterman named William Dalton, was also tried for
shNulung william shsler and acquitted.
TIE S9srth edJ0urnedto this morning ct IA o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

MORE CHEAP LITERATURE Yesterday morning
the cheap publishers received by the Columbia from
from Boston, additional numbers Of the new works
OF Boz, OF Lever, and Of Lover, and of Answorth,
and at sun down Winchester of Ann street, had
them all in print, ready for publication. We hope
his safety valve is in good order
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

FOREIGN NEws.-The foreign parcels. brought by
the Columbia, reached this city at seven O'Clock
yesterday morning, by Harnden's Express. We are
indebted to that establishment for the early delivery
of our papers. We are indebted also to the Mer-
chants Exchange, Boston, for late files Of 70 eign
shipping lists, &c. Also. to Adams ~ Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

ANOTHER DuEL.-Judge Waggaman, a member
OF the Senate Of Louisiana, and formerly of the
United States Senate, and Dennis Preur, lately
Mayor of New Orleans fought duel on the 10th in
slant. Judge W. was severely, but not dangerous
y wounded The quarrel was ocsasioned by some
family difficulty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

GRAND CONCERT THIS EvESINa.-Mr. Kossows-
skis grand vocal and instrumental concert comes
off this evening at Niblo's Saloon 1t will undoubt
eddy be truly splendid affair Among the very
distinguished performers this evening" we notice the
names OF Mesdames Maroncelli, and Otto, SIgnors
De Begins, Martini, Benedid, Croupa, and others
We also perceive that young Pole by the name
of SamonskI, makes his first appearance 1t is
expected TO be great treat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

STEAM REVENUE CUrrERs Secretary of the
Treasury has advertised for proposals for building
the hulls Of one two, three iron steamers to be
used as revenue cutters on the sea coast. 1t is
pected that these boats will be built in reference to
Hunters OF Ericssons propellers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

FROM ALBANY We are again indebted to Capt.
Peck, of the Croton, for the Albany Argus of yes
terday, which he gave US at early hour last eve
ming IL contains n news.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

Ngw HAMPsHRxl ELECTION. Ut townsiG over
nor Hubbsrd's majority ever oil others is 7S2.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

The DEMOCRATIC CHARTER MEErINos.-The
Ward. primary meetings are held tonight, prepare
tori to the next election. The resolutions passed
v i'll give us an indication of future movements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

The SoSKRs CAsE.--Commandsr Mckenzie
defence will be given this day at IL A. NJ, in tn
Chapel Of the Navy Yard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

NAvAL.--The United States Ship Saratoga had
been towed back into Portsmouth harbor by the
steamer Express, from Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

The FoRRIeN Notwithstanding on the nrs' page
will be found tall synopsis of the foreign news
brought by the Columbia steamer at Boston
In commercial point of view, this intelligence is
far from encouraging England seems to be in a
singular and anomalous condition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

For BosroN.-The New York and Boston Rail-
road Line, via Norwich and Worcester, have COM
menced running daily, from pier No. North river.
This line starts at 5 P. M The splendid steamer
Worcester, Captain Vanderbilt, leaves this after
noon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22
THIS MORNING

THIS MORiING
10 published at No. 81 Ann street the
NEW WORLD SUPPL EMENT,
Containing the March Parts of the following popular
Works, received yesterday by the steamer Columbia
viz HtN
r,. MARTIN CHUZZLEwIT,
BY Dickens; ,r
l.. 8. D..
OR, ACCOUNTS OF IRISH HEIRS,
BY Lover;
LOITERlNGs OF ARTHUR OLEARY, ot-
BY Lever; i-Fg.
WINDSOR CASTLE,
By Ainsworth; aud the April part, in advance, of
TOM BURKE or "OURS"
BY the Author OF Charles O'Maileyr
to which popular work IL fully equal in point interest
and graphite description. -. .
Price l2t cents sngIc-Se hundred FOR sale by al
the agents- j. WINCHESTER, Publisher
Or OUR STREETS ARE IN WRErChm..D
CONDITIONThe poor houses have to suffer- ana VIM ~,
out any relief till time and warm weather sS s,on
ice and snow Dr. sherman, with his Msu.caEso .nvghs
yes and Pasters his fellow beings OF 'nu ana
colds headaches palpita,cp, ses,scsnrs., 81 time
consumption, in ncrediplo sho.. spy, .s,;rnoa
II is really astonishing how they cure tesmor
cwrcd by them The Rev. MI. Dunbar OF tns "sDousa,
cough zee on gc' ,ne genul"e
be pslmed of upon the unsuspccting Or ware
p.a - :, ioo Nassau street. Agents. stsnwix Hall
Albany, OF Ledger Buildings PAiiaesPhn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

90 The Comet can't shine Miss Mary Darling
quite As brilliant star, and far moro agreeable. he's
quite eclipsed She draws crowds Of admirers, and th
afternoon makes her 6rst appearance in "a day psror-
nance at two ocsck appearing also in the evening at
the usr al hour. fal we hear tell be true all the pad
ding in the gentlemen will not their hearts
from her magical enchsnments Though full Of grace,
and unauesonaby adarling abe is but dstanty If at ALL
related that heroine. The other performances
cellent as usual.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22
Noses g. Leonard, vs.. Hudson River Rail-
road.

Mn. EDIroR,-
that the worthy Alderman a. the bead Of hi. ar
ticle left his card at your cs the 18th nsi
as reply TO communication made by the Hudson
Pver Railroad Committee On he7th inst was not my
the bsresced assertions Of Muses. Lsonsr who again
attempts 10 in2ugn the motives OF yse and assosates
in asking chacr for the Hudson River Railroad but
ashe has nooter hopes Of defeating enterprise than
by fasi yng our peson IL not surprising he should
be so INSCRIPTIONS in the he employs accom-
p'ish his object II y Unnecessary for 10 follow
the snsterfuges of Alderman Leonard his attempts TO
justify his course That kind of have little in
lucncs uron an intelligent conmunity; hut will Oh
serve agsin that his assertion about idd 10
railroai along the river, and that object pre-
fourdaonan further that origin ground Of DIFF
ference with this gentleman has arisen entirely act.
of his and his unjurf able in sfsppag of
the path Of propriy rs well duty, last fall taking
upon himself the busiaess Of the COMMITTEES OF Five az
pointed by the Honorable Common Council to invesi-
gate the character OF the two proposed rail,
road Albany and Troy and hoa TO subssrvs the pur
poses of the New York and Albany Company he shaped
his report in such away to conceal wholly the merits
Of the river rou!e, while he knsw that survey of that
route had besn made last year. and that its praciicaby
su,ion or reference to such had despcs
Bile iiitlsne1 10 quote sbsosts statement made By
Judge Wright IN 1890 Ts carry the deception further
he carefully avoided ell ailnsion to the date and passed
OF az the result Of orsccn examns alton, when he knew
hatJudge Wrghtaad made examiH at all this
route and that very little asnr At
that time in this country. is not extravagant any
thata greater fraud was never attempted to be passed s
upon an intelligent com munity but about that the worthy
Aiderman preferred nothing in his card and thus
prudenty seeks tonyod rther exposure. We could
allow such paper pass unncticcd and we challenge
him to explain detnd Il ii he can in his aext card
Perhaps the worthy Alderman has heavy interest at
stake in the afarS OF the New York and Albasy Com
Psny7 so. and he has consequently allowed lis zeal
get the better OF his discretion only him to
exercise prudence hereafter and not <acrfcs his
reputation in al over effort to sustain csuse that
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-22

ARRIVAL OF CAPTAIN SPENCER.-Capt. Spencer,
the brother of the Hon John G. Spencer, and uncle
to the late Nidshipman Spencer, has arrived in
town from the American squadron in the Mediter-
ranean. 1t is said that he has resigned his COM
mission in the navy for what purpose we shall soon
know Many rumors were in circulation last night,
but nothing tangible