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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

SMITH, DRlNKER * NORRIS, Successors TO SMITH!
- PALMER keep constantly on hand English French Ger
man, ard American Publications. department OF ta-
particularly Theology Classics, the Arts and Sciences
History Biography Unr Law Stock Is nj present extensive
selected School Books and Stationery of every variety
always on hand.
Epish end 9meieaH 7nnua-We have received supply
Of ali the Animals published IN London and America for 1873
Bcokbndng in all varieties executed in the best manner
me- q q Cl-aaw2
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

NOTICE TO TIE CREDITORS OF E. T. WlCKHAM
~ E.a-The of Mr. Edmund I. Wickham are re-
Gnesed make KNOWN without delay To the undersigned Jas
LYONS nj Richmond character Of their claims,
stating bond, account and
when Those having claims by open account must Obtain
The written Of them is Wckham i, is
much To the interest Of the ccdIors as well ~ OF
M Wichan, that the stocks, aud other feshahe pro-
perry the remaining slaves, SHOULD he Sold rea-
credit each creditor requested To state, In writing, his
wish upon point without the Of the creditors the
safes be for cash.
postage paid upon all communications through the
mails. JOHN y. TAIEW Eli, Tus,oes
JAMES LYONS, ~
D.c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

AW NOrfCE-Tlr subscriber ia> removed his Office
IL story ri his residence n LIE Of 9Th and
streets opposite tile Office of The Mutual Assurance Socry lie
may he found al his Office, when not III a;:endance asin
sumed OF the Courts of the City.
TO CLAIMASTS.-The subscriber after an interval IL some
wears, tenders his claimants The Govern
of the United States the State Of Etgina, for rev'u
ona services any other demands whether arising under
otherwise. His experience III attending 10 such
CLAIMS enable him. in where they Well found
ed refer To the Of the information To sustain
them Tie advantage Of that -ypcrncehs familiarity with
subject and isent attention, stimulated y tr necessity
beginning his life Of hisGcsshr willing Ia pledge
who may employ himur moderate 6ertGm rompensa
such reasonable contingent, commission be agreed
Urged by he pledges all the indus
energy he may have eyeed. His residence and
Office 9Th aud streets Swan Tavern Letters
addressed to him viii he punctually attended 10.
THOMAS GREEN
pinI.u, nd Oct l. liz
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Richmond, 9TH Oct, 1912.

& ToCKTON'S PREMIUM MINERAL TEETtI.-J0iIN C..
- WhYT DESTi.r has received from above celebrated
a complete assortment Of the most beautiful Teeth
that have been hous. this city, and which, III all That
admirable imitation teeth
surpassed
Those who wish have artificial tn inserted and all others
respectfully invited TO call and examine ihcm and
specimens uf his work
c. ". continues heretofore perform all operations for
the prevention aud of diseases the and gums Of
ice square immediately above the Banks Main
Rtjereae-M Clarke VI. d., George Watson, ". d., r. IT,.
Deane NJ ~ z. H. Carmichael NJ H., Roht. W. iiaya, NJ
Thomas Nelson, NJ. d. James Bolton, ST. d. j. a. Cunningham,
NJ. Sept. 35-wlyt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

nToTIcETLe Frnnklin Manufacturing Company have ap
~ noined s Made. their Agent who will be furnished at
Store two doors the Bank Of Virginia win atEe
viz Fooscn ocop post and letter Paper all which he
will sc retail at such prices as eanno. fail to
the State generally are respectfully invited 10 examine his stock
moi 10 interest 10 enGGn.age domestic manu-
factures RICHARD w hiAfiELD, fresiaeat
Oct / ,sa1 Eff
NEGRO WOMAN ron SALE UNDER TRUST DEED by
~ Deed of Trust from M W Porter 10 me- hear
County Court Of Powatan the same day. shall for
in said deed mentioned 10 sale at public auction for
next being Court day one Negro Woman named Polly and her
since the dae co ans as Trustee on
" II. L. HOPKINS Trustee.
Jan. 10 'o-tus
JAMES A. PATERSON, CoMMtssiOr MrReA.SI. Richmond,
j YoWi pye nromnt attention sales Of all kinds of Pro-
uce and Merchandise consigned his Store Cary
street, adjoining Mcssrs. 0aperson & e'ump' :, 49,,
Oct. Ie T-"y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

H. ANTHONY still continues to sell Hats at the following
y low pices:
Plain Russia or rush Hats 50 SIS. Silk Hats made
Fur bodies puof from 81 so 10 81 5o Boys Hats
from 81 - s2 Fur Caps from 81 s0; Gentcmcns Cloth
Caps from 50 10 ST. together Of Mems and
Boys Hair a!e and Glazed CAPS black and dab Wool Hats
wholesale and retail. T,rms-Cash.
r. keeps during Summer large assortment Of Leg
horn, Leaf and Willow Hats suitable for all
n. Il. flats made to order
January Isl 13-wlyt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

GIESRY TWEATT. late of Prince Edward county, announ-
his friends and The public, h has opened in Peters
burg Va GENERAL COMMISSION RECEIVING AND
HOUSE, and will pay strict attention to the
sale and purchase of Tobacco Flour WHEAT and ali other kinds
of Country Produce, and cf Merchandise.
He wi also receive and forward all kinds of Produce and Msr
chandse with DESPATCH on the usual Terms.
Jan. IA 17-5t
PIANO FORTE WAREHOUSE.
THE subscriber constantly receiving from the celebrated
nu:ctory of Sunns Clark, New York. elegant and plain
Piano Futes Possessing the latest improvements and that
dccacy of touch and sweetness tone peculiar to their ma
nuacturc.
Also large OF Musical Instruments and Musical
Merchandise in general
Piano Foes repaired, tuned, let hire, and taken In eI-
change.
CHEAP MUSIC.
arges, collection of Music offered for sale in this
may be selected FROM the Of the subscriber who IL
enabled sell the Philadelphia and New York wholesale
and retail prices.
Those purchasing sell again will he furnished upon better
terms than they find elsewhere in the State.
'N p II. TAYLOR,
Jan3 Piano Fore Mnsie Sore. opposite the Banks
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

-NoTrMoneey ny the most direct about As far fina
the city of Mexico WASHINGTON, and The ccrt at nron
q news from the vic ny OF Monterey b. way y
days Il, under nil crcumiiauccs exaordnery event,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

I AW :oT!CE.-The CoPar,nerslip between George W.
- Read and William e. Fournoy continued for another term
years will conducted under the Old style nf Read *
Fourno." They will in future attend the Inferior and
Halifax in addition Ia tie Courts OF Charlotte, Prince
Edward Buckingham and Cumberland. Communications bu-
Buckingham Cumberland and Prince Edward had hrt
ter be addressed William &. Fournoy Fayl!e Prince Ed
ward and for Halifax ard Charlotte George w. Read Char
loite Conrlhuuse.
RrFgRrScrs-R ichmond-Lewis Webb, Crouch, Brooks l.
Hudson, Bnfods, Bacon l,askerve FarnveN. T. Vrna
Co.; Charlotte e. -Booke Scott; IIalifax-John X.
Edmunds II. Edmunds & Co.
Dec. 90 67-wlm
or Wing will copy, and send account to this Office.
EMovAL-R. n. HUDSON, Dents, has removed his office
III square above the Banks, Map street, door 10
the residence Of James Bosler, Esq.
lie performs all operations the Teeth for their beauty and
and inserts Incoupbe Teeth siney, IN full
sets, on the most approved plans.
Ladies' Interested respectfully invited to call
and his of Teeth comprising every variety
Of shades carefully selected from the celebrated manufac
lie inserts Artificial ralates designed the voice
10 IFS Proper tone and sound
Refer To The Rev. Dr. PImer, Rev DR. Empc, Ffnhard Gard
Co.. Gen. P-y,on, : = Baxter Esq; Dr. Cbamberayne,
Dr. Bruckenbroueh Gen. Pesfam, and Dr. Il. o. Cabeli.
Oct Is i5-wly
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19
rrANCIs T,TZGERALp.
,pIr AlI.l,E- yAITAELE SoCTnCKN PRoPERTY

rs,O PlrAII>TS-VALrAE LE SOUTHERN PRoPtRii
FoR Nt-rae interest belonging the Estate Of Josiah
rounov d.cea,ed IN THE Eapuon Factory, being one halt
Thereof Offered Tor SAFE Capitalists, who wish to make pro
Gabc investment, should improve this opportunity n
Is paying tghree per upon the present investment IL
situated three rs West 81 Etonnn Putnam rorty eor-
p on ic river "a! stream, aiold1g sufficient
water power for ANY machinery. Attached To IT, are eoon
dwelling oGc, all buildings for the accommodation oil
aborer- and Saw Mi successful operation TINS
property offered for sale effect DIVISION and VIII be sol" all
together or in purchasers The viii be lhe
raj aud addressed Eatonon Georgia
vail promptly attended and will take pleasure IN show
ug hc property ans person who may wish purchase.
JOHN w. FLOURN0Y, p,,,,,
y. BASS, ~
p.c eff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19
; AND AND NEGROES FOR SALE IN SoTrTrowAY:.a,lnn

! AND AND NEGROES FOR SALE IN SoTToM TOW. H., n
nn-sr,ncc provisions Of two Deeds 81 ifuSt anu
rrwenis Deed Trust executed TO me by Thomas )" Lie'
- - cord in the Clerks Office Of Nottoway County Court
one In secure the u-nt utcerta!n SUNS "i money therein men
,.l - I, David Williams individually, ana as iNecn'n'
~ n Williams, diseased, aud dated hc 2oih DAY OF ap'
and III; other the payment OF certain olhel sn,s
- money therein mentioned due 10 DavldG Niialis anu
~ p ipon and dated the Sth day of Oeoher lei stai
an IN, al dav January, 1913 expose 10 SALE al pubic
H. - HIGHEST bd- cash. on HE premises the tract o iau
m ,y,,c The said lhos W. Epes resides III Sooway county
u, ree miles Nurth of the Courthouse adjoining the ahus
of nr Campbell and Others and containing seven htnuteu
and forts i've acres Also the fo!lnwh. persoha
nro.rtv ~ ~ and Their increase seven heu OF
l5se the sad cre~ Cattle Hogs and sheep all ms
fioasrhod aud Furniture and Plantation Utensils one
pelsnr Cauae- ana !ineS ard one road Wagon ana
Also Al all the interest 81 te s1 a
" rprs the viii Of Francis EpeS j.. dec o. IA he 1'7
Il, the d.ccdgu Ia his sister Mary T. SIM io 'e'
and said Thomas " Epe afterwards or SO much oil 'e
sad pro1ery be- sufficient 10 pay The debts sec"feu .!
sand deeds IN David g. Williams individuality ana u
Executor al Ian Williams The sale 10 Continue IRON Gay 10
av a., completed Hing Trustee, a convey only such
,.r 80 d. vested such.
18th DrceUher, lsi3. Fka|CiS = '.''.N ~,
p S-lhr Slaves consist "f men, women, boys ana smiS,
a, Of them very likely aud the land which Mr. tpts re-
de il an eligible family residence The dwelling
rouse and there on the premises an ne
,i In n, 10 years +. FITZGERALD
Ian. : 90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

A CARD-DENTISTRY, tie branch OF Medical Science
which Dr. Peasants has made special object of Practice
Sy Ofice-in Besher's Row
Letter from Dr. j. X Mitchell Professor the Jefferson
College, Philadelphia 10 Doctors Nelson and Waon of
Richmond:
cuainapce Dr. James A. Peasants who has lately returned
from France 10 country lie complete the know
Dentistry previously acquired by long study and practice
be safely recommended Dentist of great
knowledge and science, e. versed In the theory well
as the practice his and unqucsonably entitled public
confidence am gentlemen yours, respectfully
The undersigned at the request o j. A. Peasants NJ D. Of
This city, having set OF Artificial Teeth made by him. Il"
lady Of high standing their belief that they
Of that they be surpassed either
in beauty resemblance nature supplying the want
of the natural teeth.
wearing them saes she Is highly pleased both with their
natural appearance aud the rase with which they IT.
N. BURTON, NJ D.
TIL. NELSON n. D.
r. A. CARRINGTON, NJ D.
NJ. Il. BOHANNAN, III. ID.
statement above relating to artificial teeth il given with
uuch reluctance and with no whatever for
self cmnece in mr. Construction of Artificial Teeth
IN evidence of skill rs in the use OF the file AMI blow
pipe rather than scientific attainment GLASS eyes ana porcelain
teeth are made v and are the materials employed
ART the and Dentist IN supplying The place oil
nature TO given variety OF names, alter
the fancy, and sometimes the flourish ct lie operator.
The Science nj thu natural Teeth embraces extensive
relations sympahcs and requires knowledge OF thoc oil
We often hear oil baa consequences from
ndino ,bcse connections Would better
Il; safety he Dpoma from Medical School, frGm the
College Dentistry established! IL certainly preferable
custom, much abused OF influential PERSON, oanne
their more IN accordance WIN custom
M ' ~ ~ " T. A. PLEAsANTS, NJ. D.,
Member of the Virginia Medical Socey, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

- GSl AMI 10 the provisions Of Deed Of Trust executed 10y
Pp Fleetwood Samuel C. Scott and James C. Luck, Tor
H. purpose q securing debt due Ia Francis w Scott and duly
recorded N tie Clerks Office Of Caroline County Court SHALL
i acng imsi~c proceed -ii, the 1t day Of March, ef3
4" aeseas't Depot IN the county cf Caroline the following
oery Hr:to Thornton, eirl named Rhoda, aud Asry
"nh h e together With the future Increase o the females
'He TIE fa of the deed aud, also the said Gaewoods inter
''t ~ HE undivided dover Estate of Anna Garwood his
metz" % Hrsh thereof may b. sufficient I" satisfy the ba
er "e on said bond, interest and costs al sale,
he terms If The sale cash The title the above property he
"ftd Ia he adsputa.. but acting Trustee, shall only
-! sue. ti;r a, vested III
5. c. SCOTT, Acting Trustee.
Itu. ~. lsi9. 72-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

a"'- ne President and Directors OF the Bank OF VIZ
. nave declared dividend of profits of the nsti
W. we '' ia aonts Of per cent OF which per cent
a,r ms aouS, and the other /: per cent. will be paid
'"7 S'oehho!d,i- uU demand.
H. J. ". PEGRAM, Cashier.
-. ~ lit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

VI ". IULER, GESEtAL AGESr COLLECT R, Richmond
attends In rentn. out houses hiring out negroes, sell
peu'ce' collecting bonds, accounts &c
III the country having negroes hire out produce tc
&c would d. well To give him call
- opposite Exchange Bank.
-t~h 3a-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

TOWN AND COUNTRY HAT MANDATORY
Caru Street, three doors ab0De the Columbian Hotel
Richmond, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19
Jan. II
~ The Whic will copy till sale.
kinC William, Jan. 3, lS43.
CONCORD ACADEMY.

THE next session of this Institution the FIRST
Of February aud close the last Of N"senber Course oil m
will he the heretofore Foi the cha
of the Inuiian and the efficiency of their mode OF IN
annexed and 10 The general students Colleges
and Universities OF the highest standing IN the non AT lr
Students had been wholly educated by themselves oh
tanned the dere " ~ nayins within twenty months s IA
ura Philosophy, ,al Philosophy, Chemistry and Mathematics
wishing %e , ch ino of , a "n' and d.
rcctrd To Concord Ac denny, Caroline county va ,,,
Rrrrnrscr..-c.. Mordecai Cooke. Portsmouth,; Mordeca
James " PEI ram. Richmond; Rev. Nicholas cuhbs and
Hunter c. " Judge Y Mason. souhamp,on Hon ".
Gentlemen either have had, present have,
wards members OF the institution.
Dec ~ 6S-t2oi'
SELECT sCHooI.-The schoo heretofore conducted by
= James Bowie, tits place. will be opened on Monday the
10Th instant under tb, superinendence OF Mr. H. T. Wheelcra
Mr. Wheeler comes shy recommended by Of the first
standing, az cen,lana christian and teacher.
The tpn will embrace all tho branches taught
in the first Academies ncludingthe higher branches Of sahe
7eyms-For noard lodging washing; $50 per session of
five months. Tuition alone SIS - .
Tayorsvlle, Hanover, Sept. %, 1892. 4l-tf
OLSON GREEN FEMALE sEMlNARY-Th School hereto
a. conducted Es"n Green in Caroline by The late Mrs
charge asd Mrs. Tod the 18th Of January
and terminating the la OF December following alown: the
will give instruction In all the branch
English Education together with French aud Music.
trs-For Board and Tuition in English branches session
of 10 months pay able half in advance, 500
Candles towels, &C.. 5
French 10
Music, aud use Of Piano. so
" D. No deduction made, except in cases of sickness
Address-iianover Count house.
JOHN R. TOD
Nov II 81 -2awt
CHARLOTTESVILLE FEMALE ACADEMY.-The n,prn.-
u OF the uf Institution will
take place the 2tth aud 7h instant THIS examination viii
succeeded hy vacation by If the
Cor another period of five Hence, the Isl of Fee
will he favorable lime the of young ladies'
Of this Seminary enjoyed large
and the number of eachets such justify the recep
of twelve pupils in addition the number
Beard including every accommodation, $50 Tor months
Tuition in 4 thorough course of English, e. Is 4"
Music with Use Of instruments, lo
French, ~
The best accommodation expected for boarders
WIN. j. WHITE, Principal.
Charlottesville, Jan. 10, 1873 76-5t
(,OIMBIAN HOTEI-rhe Proprietor. Of
" grateful acknowledgements for the liberal
which has been extended Them and respectfully soil
public generally and especially from the friends OF
Lacarah Brooks continuance Of their fayors.
The loss Of Brooks will interruption to
the establishment aud attention
will be extended 10 the customers OF the house
Recent repairs the house viii contribute TO the comfort Of
The guests
In consequence reduction many the sup
board will be reduced
Board asu per YEAR slGo
board per day, s?5
Single meals ~
Horse npr day 50
Richmond December 3is 1912. Tim
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

! opE At TnlS-s40 REwARD-Ean away from Richard
- Rose ~ ~" eolnf Of Su-sev. cn the 18th December Negro
'N named Henry, ui bright brown comoleycn with dry hus
- apparently chopped lips, and from rei 10 about feet II
"heS s Vel 'orortoned quick Spok, and from 25 10 30
years ~ age aud can Sead aud write well ~ am inform
m cons consisted in humespun Of daik color, except
sunday aratci. they not being recciected. aE oi opinion
- "i attempt free STATE, and will probable.
aet hs and dcSs. will the o
''on "ho viii deliver tie said Negro NE,
!tu 80 that get Inn again.
~ Al persons hereby forewarned harbonc the
d 'c-or captains of vessels oi taking him board the
LAW VIII be put vigorously in force against all such nders
JAMES BROWN, Agent for Richard Rose
|;een>sl- county, Jan. 3. 13-iw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

~. itNE Is CONE AT LAST That you can buy
hats and Caps cheap as the cheapest Of the iiaers sell
% IN New York bat only Southern Hat Emporium, OPP
'"' bell lav.in, Main We have Just received a
eh ppy d sru,lrns Youths and infants cloth and velvet
% every pattern and quality, very reduced prices viz
'' ,as s. each, 81 25, 81 50, and the best quality ST.
az. boy velvet Caps CD 10 81 50 each: hair seal
r. ma wool Hats from 81 ai cents; silk HINTS from 81 so
.,S'h Hats g 50, tie very beet that be manufac
'ed 81 Russia Has, black ana dah IA onahie and very
% ~ ms - 81 10 81 So, the very only ST. HEAVIER Hats
~ ''o 50 the test brush Hats. Of manufacture
@ 4 ntd article ST. and cyerv other Of
49, a unusually low prices. for cash only
GAREANATf * ROSENTHAII,
Southern Hat Emporium, Main street,
~ Opposite The Bell Tavern.
wv 5.-u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-19

AW NOTiCE-We haye united in the Practice OF Law aud
- vii regularly attend the Courts of Bedford, Campbell Am
' Hnd Nelson, the Superior Court of Buckingham, and the
,S held III l.: no!.urg. All business, collections other
NIulS. =" w ~ promptly attended
A'dress-J ( J. 4 Garland Lynchburg. Va.
J. GARLAND, formerly of Nelson.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-02-04

lucky Escape. We had the pleasure
Neil lately residen, al Guadaloupe, Texas,
who; among several others, was taken priso-
ner by the Mexicshs q, San Anlonia, while
the Court for that dislfics was lin session.
The. prisoners. amounting in number 10
about fifty nine, were made 10 march under
strong guard on the way TO the city Of
Mexico-changing the numbers and charac-
ter Of the guard as they came to this and
the other military post. When within
fifteen leagues OF Mexico the route was
changed. aud the prisoners diverged irto
the Puebia load on their way TO Pero,e, in
the castle of which, abou, half mile from
the town, they are now in manacles and
confined. On the evening of he l4,h
December, Col. Neill babe his captain
farewell with very lille ceremony ,and on
The nexl morning at 8 o'clock he had
walked forty.five miles, and was in the
heart of the city of Mexico. Having
money enough 10 last him three or four
days. he stopped at athotel demanded a
private room-received no company, and
| attended 10 relieving himself Of his fatigue,
and curing his feet then weary and sore.
In day or two he had walked out
found certain street, and returned TO his
quarters. He searched the next night for
The number in that street which he desired
| entered was embraced by his friends,
& concealed in his house two weeks. He
then boldly took seat in the ageinnder
an assumed name,) which runs from Mex.
leo TO Vera Cruz, and even stopped one
night at Perote, within rifle sho, almost Of
the prisoners IN the castle. Here he heard
of his own escape, and cautiously made his
safety known TO those in tie Castle. Ar
rived a, Vera Cruz, he was concealed on
board vessel until another craft was
ready to take him To Havana, where he ar
ri"cd, and thence came TO this city, via
| Kew West az t 5&
He mentions that fifty five captves still
remain. and that they are treated IN no
gen,lemanly Or houorably manner, Judge
Hutchin (whose wife is now in this city y
was the only person allowed to go about
without being chained by the legs. Col.
Neil has not ye, recovered the he alhy use
of his feet. but purposes returning TO Texas
Immediately, and joining the army of the
West on the plher side Of The Rio Grande
He states tha, the Mexican soldiers are few
and far between in that region. and anlici.
pates glorious result from the reported
advance Of the Texas army.-N. o. BM
ietin.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-02-04
THE RECENT EARTHQUAKE.

We continue TO meet, in our exchange
papers, says the Posi-, notices of the Earth.
quake which was felt in the West on the
evening Of the 4lh Of January II was felt
al Jackson, Galalin, Carthage, Sparta,
Murfreesborougli, franklin, Columbia,
Shelbyville, 'I'repton and Memphis, in
Tennessee: Huntsville, Ala; Cincinnati,
Ohio; Louisville and Mills Point, Ky.
and Madison. Indiana. |, is reported that
,he earth sunk, in several places in New
Madrid Mo. In Tuscaloosa three very
voilen. shocks were experienced, during
which, is said, the houses seemed TO real.
They lasted ten minutes, and produced much
alarm among the Inhabitants The Mem
phis Enquirer very graphically describe tue
effects at that place:
III was the severest shock, we imagine,
which has been ell in this region since the
'Great Shakes Of 1911. The paroxIsm
lasted abou, hafa minute, during which
time the frmest earth did reel to and fio
as a drunken man. so violently indeed, as
TO make hundi eds run into The streets from
the fear that the houses they were in were
about TO tumble down. No damage, how
ever, was done, unless it be to cIockery
ware, which we should think j. likely has,
suffered somewhere. placed loosely ON
shelves. The vibrations Of the earth might
have lasted in all nearly TWO minutes, and
were accompanied by heavy, rumblug
sound, as if some seventeen hundred and
fifty heavy loaded Wagons had been driv-
ing briskly along the street. We were
seated quietly a, our writing table a, .he
lime, and had better observation of it than
those who were in the hustle and noise Of a
crowd. IL was s;upenduonsly magnificent
How puny and insignificant are all lhe
works of man, in comparison with the
sublime pheLomena of Nature!
We understand there was quite rush al
the theatre, and indeed, every where else
to ge, out of doors. We, ouselves, heard
the sl:rieks Of females, 10 several quarIer'
Of the town.