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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
THE RULING PASSION.

Ten years ago we had not passed
through so many scenes calculated to
lndurate the heart as we have since. -
We then resided at Vernon in this coun-
~. In the autumn of 1888, the congCs-
tive fever ragged in that vicinity, but
Notwithstanding death was busy CT his
work there was some h1lf dozc in the
village VINO daily net at Myers grocery
toe the purpose Of willing away the
time at n game OF "poker." Among the
number was Squire W. who had Chi
lying at the point of death, in the midst
of his game his servant broke into the
room, exclaiming, 'MIssus baby re wus
and MIssuS want you TO come home
quick, Massa." The squire rose slowly
from the table, and slid his quarters"
as slowly into his purse. "Gentlemen, ,
said the Squire, "pass my hand for a
few minutes, f-you please and he left .
In about half an hour he returned and
resumed his place at the table, after
some time il occurred To one of the
gentlemen that IT might be polite TO ask
tha squire about the child. "Ah," said
he directing his conversation towards
Squire w. (rather parenthetically) 'how
is your chiidp
Thank you," said the Squire, ait is
dead ="
How often have the best feelings Of
the human heart been scared and blight
ed under the whitening influences Of de-
basing aPpeti'es! Let the devotees Of
fashionable folly and sensual indulgence
answer When once the mind roamS in
pursuit Of objects TO crafty volupIuous
apPetites, or seeks to crafty the morbid
desires ofavarice or excitement in play
farewell to all the gentle charities.
Squire w. was naturally a good and
benevolent man; we have seen him on
The judicial bench and in the halls Of
legislation, but never have we seen him
on the bench, a; the bar, or in the TO-
rum, but our heart has frozen as we re-
men bered the words, at is dead"
Hiss. Creole.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

LOUIS PHlLLIPPE'S FAMILY AND GEN
CASS--In he last Paris letter Of Iha National In.
telligencer. the writer remarks
IL may not annoy General ca IS TO be informed. IN
my way, that he is remembered (Which speaks much
IA iIsel) 10y all the members of the Royal circle.
the Ministers. and n number Of the per>"ns. inClu-
ding the diplomatic corps, whose recollection he
would chiefly prize, Their inq uiries. fraught with
esteem and kindness. extend to the ladies OF his
family, who preceded him home. II is truly said
that the best part Of life is ia the domestic affections,
we might add. the next best is IN social regards
worlhrly earned. In pr last the Minister OF Pub
lrc instruction, ia a note which he had occasion to
write me. requested the transmission vfhis cordial
aud constant respects TO the General
There is no doubt but Gen Cass may make him
self agreeable in the private circle and if he enter
ans now, the opinions in relation to the great
question Of the country. the Tariff. which he did
when he was Minister TO France, he may still retain
the regards o. The American people; but there is
some reason to fear that he is not right upon
that subject. Could he not enlghten both the Brit.
lsh party and The Republicans Of the country upon
that important poinIl
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

We nre advertised in the New York papers n 10.
Iihcal carcaiure." just published: or all the mise.
rable 6otcheTS at carlcaiurng, HE mercans are the
worst. They seem TO have none Of the spirit neces.
sary TO conceive. and strike out, happy hIi-which
will tell To the eye. at glance Now in France.
they excel in this sort Of thing, and some of the En-
glIsh cancatures do very well. But dad anybody
oversee an Amarcan print Of The kind that wns
not positively shocking -.
50 says the Alexandra Gazette and we are con.
srnined 10 admit that the charge is true. We have
ah abundance Oihumcr, national and characteristic.
and are not deficient in certain varieties Of wit; but
IN cuucalu,ing. we fail mIseraby Our Jokes in
'Hat line are Sc lame that, 10 enable them 10 GET
along al all. we are always compelled 10 furnish an
explanation ny way Of cruich and even then il is
nut hobbiIng piece Of business A caricor ure
should speak without words, and tho poipr oC IN
jest ought to be Percepibe at glance.-PeuasylUa.
man.
The reason is manifest sc have not lime 70.
cultivate the art ufmaking things look natural
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
4 PRECOCIOUS uEKO-Uovi,

IhEIN'CIOUS HERO.-HaYIng
so Often had occasion 10 condemn, in the
most indignant phrase, The actions Of the
President Of Mexico, we make il rule TO
omit no opportunity 10 do him Justice
when he performs deed Of generosity
or moral worth. We have before us
at this moment a document entirely in
the hand writing Of the President. he
slowing free pardon to Asa Hill, one
of the Texans made prisoners at the bat
tie of Mier. 1t was a son OF this Mr. Hall
who distinguished himself so signally in
that desperate fig ht. lie was a lad of
about thirteen at the time, but he dealt
out death TO the Mexicaus like veteran.
killing ~ of them himself, and it was
with difficulty that he could be induced
TO dcslsl from firing, upon receiving or
ders TO that purpose from the command.
ing othcer. Ills galantry caught the at
tention Of a Mexican Colonel, and was
reported to Gen Ampudia, by whom the
Iad was at once set at liberty Under
tho protection Of Ampu liza he was taken
10 Mexico. while the father and another
son were conveyed there as prisoners Of
war. The lad was presented TO Santa
anna, with statement Of his exploits,
and the President is now educating him
at his own expense, and assures the
father that he will look we'll to his flu
ture interests. The pardon which has
been granted to MIR fill alleges in the
body OF 1t, that it is in consideration of
the advanced age and the numerous fam
ny ofthc prisoner that 1t was conceded.
We suspect admiration Of the young son
had quite as much TO do with it. MIR.
Hill reached our city yesterday aud was
to leave la ST evening for his family IN
Texas. lie seems very we'll satisfied to
leave his boy under the protection Of
the President, and confirms the opinion
very generally entertained that all the
Texans now confined in Mexico will be
liberated in September next.-N. O..
Pic.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
FoR President ~ 1874,
II Il ~ x u e. l. n n.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN DAVIS, OF MAssACHUsETrs.

The Brush Parry wrggling and wri,hing
under their proper little; bri they take 1t as
I climate effect of their treason toIher country
and their desire build up the English sristocrar,
ut the expense Of their own neighhors and cuuuir,
men They oppose Tariff on English manular-
lures. bot rather desire 10 compel cur people e
buy the productions Of these manufactures, yhar.
those Of our own poor workmen. The British party
they are, and must be called, 70 long as they
oppose a Tariff
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
LARGEIDEAs-"Mr soeaker .

LARGEIDEAS MIR Speaker, .sid
distinguished orator IN a Western leo
islaiure, 4 have been accused Of vaciIr9
ton "a ny political principles! Me vac
hisie!-Me, who first drew the breath n
liie beneath the gigantic foliage Of the
forest Of oak who vas Graded in a.
earthquake and sucked by the Miss,s.
HPp,,!-Ae, whose Playthiugs 10 child.
mood, we're the bear AID the allipatoy.
Who % maturer years, delighted 10 prsp,
pc with the furious torrent as il rushed
Wild and heudlOng from its mount,in
home, and 70 sport With the tornado ADD
he double eEgin steamboat! Me vacil-
ate! Dr. Speaker, the idea is preposter.
.Usi@
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

LEGAL ANECDOTE.-Wilson,o OF the Planters
Banner. iellsnn anecdOie OF young lrshmaR who
recently underwent examination az OpelUusa pre-
parotory 10 the praclice Of the law. Suppose"
said one Of the legal gentlemen. "a man had stolen
o sheep in ST. Mary and was taken in St. Lend y,
could he be prosecuted FOR Il IN one Of the inieme-
diate parishes ifauesed1' Yes" said the candi.
date zoe legal hono's. "Give your reasons" said
the lawyer. why" says Pat because the law
consider, that he wa stayling Ut Il al The way
lie was allowed 10 pass.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
A CARD.
STEAMBOAT MINSTREL, J
Anp- 2l 1917 Z

STEAMBOAT MINSTREL.
Aug. "a. 1913. (
M T. the undersigned, passengers on bosrJ ,b,
w Steamboat MINIS FREL, Capt A Ingr,n
:, ~" 'l'snufsh 10 Cincinnati, return Our since ra
thanks TO Capt Ingram and officers for ,hc,r -,
attention and PnlIIencss throughout the trim. md -
WIN pleasure. recommend the steamboat Minstrel +,
Tue travelling community, as a good and safe b,,,
wei adopted Ia The low water, drawing unIv a
Inches-her rabiH is furnished with sraIe rooms .,t
every way calculated TO give general saisiaC lion
Geo G Reed. 81 Ipuis;
Lewis Il Brown. do;
Jas II Marshall. d.;
Wa Z Scott. de-;
r. / BaInbrldge, louisville;
John Breckenridge. de-,
Sam Stevenson, do;
lhcs NJ RuIhernrd. Cincinnati;
u Cieaiwaler. de-;
B d Ogden. Patterson, n J;
DR. Chelwood, n J;
John Phillips. New York:
q Bowen, do;
Wy ckoH de-;
} Mayel. n Orleans;
Jos Kinney. Madison;
JOS EIdrch. Indiann;
James Dubar, Gordon. Ia;
& ReppetO, Wheeling;
T Ludley. do;
+ Forsyth, do;
WIN Hampton Cultles burg. Ky,
Thos Bowers, Ky.
james Gorwin. Hamilton, o.
Il Ricky, Oh-;
III Catlin, dc;
john File. Delaware;
John NJ Lewis. Missouri;
VIM RuiIrOck, Pennsy lyania,
Wm Clark, do:
w J Adams do;
IIIlard, Illinois;
w II Davis. d.;
Ia behalf Of themselves and lady pesseugers
aug 80 ID
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

DEFINING A 9OSTTIoN-Mr. Amos Kendall.
Erpusrur declares that It will support MIR. TYLER.
A nominated BY The Democratic National Cosyeo.
iiu,--und asks "WU not the Giobc2" To this in.
tcrrogatory az answer Is given thus
The Globe VII not indulge n suPpOsition 80 de.
rogaIury 10 the Democracy. To suppose that the
Democratic party may nominate Mr. Tyltr for the
Presidency. TO suppose that 1t entirely destitute
81 poliIi: al principle.
The influence of patronage on the "den,ucraIic
pary" remains yet 10 be tested u its full eItent
Whether She "r""n''""e 80 "fI'"a "ndor Mr. TYLER
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

INDEPENDENCE OF THE FARNER-OC al
the conditions Of men-and have mingled with
every VARIETY believe truth that none is so IN
lie pendent that Of industrious, frugal, and No.
Der iurmer none aft rds more the ans of content.
menl aud substantial enjoyment; none, " here the
education has not been neglected, presents better OF.
pOnuuIlies for mrra aAd intellectual Improvement;
calls loudly Tor religions gratitude; none
Is suited 10 give q more lively aad deeper impress.
! SION Of the goodness Of Gud. Some wears since i'm
The most rugged parts Of New Hampshire. among IT'S
cuggy cliffs and rude and bold mountain. I was
travelling on horseback. and came suddenly upon a
plain and moss covered collage, in The very bosum
OF valley, where the brave settler had planted
himself on 4 few Of land which alone seemed
capable oi cultivation Every thing aboHt The resi-.
dence bespoke industry and care. Being hligued, |
Stopped 10 ask rel-eshment for my horse. A hale
Young gIr Of bnut fifteen bareheaded and barefo4l-
ed, but perfectly modest and Courteous with all The
rnddIness Of llcbe aud all The nimbeness and Vi.
g'r ei Diana went Immediately for an armiul of hnv
aud measure OF oats for my horse and then kindly
spread liable with cloth as white as The snow
arm, and bowl Of pure milk and brown bread for
his rider never enjoyed a meal before.
offered the family pay for their hospitality; but
they steadily refused, saying that was welcume.-
was not willing thus TO tax their kindness, and
therefore took out piece Of money 10 give 10 one
OF Tie children that slsod near. NO." said the pa
rehis'"he must not take u; we have no for mo.
ney.' Heaven he praised" said /. "Ihai have
found people without ayarce / will not currurt
YOU ard giving hem a hearty thank Of offering,
wished Them Gods blessing, anI look my leave. -
Now here were these humble people, with n home
which a II were burned down Today their neigh
oors would rebuild for them o-morrow--wiIh cluih.
ing made from their own aOcks by their own hands;
with bread enough. and beef, pork butler. cheese,
MILK poultry eggs, &c. in abundancea good school
Tor SIX months IN the year. where The children prob
ably learned more because they knew the vulue Of
lme' lhan those who were driven 10 school every
day IN The week and cry week in the year; viii
pam religious meeting on a Sunday. where with
oui oslenaon or parade, they meet neighbos 10 e1.
change friendly saluIalions, to hear words of good
moral counsel and To worship Ciud IN the most sim
Pe' ou' ho The less acceptable form; und above nll
here were hearts at peace with the world end with
each olher; FL Of hospitality 10 the passing straiger
uhcahkered by avance, aud undlsiufbed by nmbi
non. Where upon earth IN an humble condition.
shaiI we look Tor more beautiful example Of true
independence Tor brighter picture Of the true phi.
IOsOphy Of el
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

became false To their principles ard To ms Us.
They have been cunlendng twelve Yeas Tor prlu-
ciPes; hey felt deeply the modification ii dsap-
pDmiment al finding man chosen by themselves
UNIV OrIhy OF their COniidence-a belrayer Oi their
cause instead fits representative and chnmpiun--
but never for a moment had the allurcmenIs OF off
Cial rai ronnge any influence TO draw them away
from their firm adherence 10 principles and meas
ures believed by them 10 be essential 20 the coun.
trys welfare. Thy money perish with thee!' was
the rebuke Of apostle 90 impOsler Of an.
Client times and IN n similar spirt was honest paIri-
nsm yindicaled IL these later days from the conlam.
inaIiun Of Executive corruption.
\! the "democracy" be wooed and won be il
The compound aggregate Ci c!iquss aud parties
assum ng that name, containing no doubt many vyur.
thy and patriotic men, Is yet without any pervndlng
principle Ofunity II Is natural that the Globe should
lie ANXIOUS 10 keep away the nsIdiouS approach OF
Executive favour u has no confidence. we fenr not
wilhslundIng tone OF dIsdaIn ia The unity of ITS
sections IN their ability TO resist the seductive in.
huences of prulfered place nnd Pa;ronuge.-- Balt
more american
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

COMMODORE MORGAN-Tho Pennsylvania
OF Philadelphia suys-'lt is understood thst Com.
Morgan has been recalled r. M the command Of the
Mediterranean squadron, o. acCOuni OF difficulties
with The department Those Who are acquainted
win the manner ~ which the Tauger affair was
mingled tno other word is eEpressive) through
ihe officers self sufioency, which no duubt was
equally manifest on other OCCASIONS, will not be sur
prised az .his recall. bat will rather wonder that o.
h1s been s. long delayed"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
Mt. Vernon, Aug. %, 1919.

Il AM EXPECTING TO GO THERE.-An
lrishman the other day called on a benevolent cler-
gymun Of New Bedford, aud asked. for aid one Of
the Fall River sufferers. which was readily granted.
The reverend gentleman IN his sympathy proceeded
10 question the "Sulerer' as ~ the amount and
ture OF his loss and where his property situated
lie replied that he had not yet lived in Fall
River, but phase your RIveranCe." says he, Il am
eIpecIlng % 60 there Boz a few dave"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
FOR THE TIMEs.

Mr. WhaHOn,-Wonld il not be well 10 call a
Town Meeting and appoint a committee TO invire
John Quincy Adams To come this way on his ysit
10 Cincinnati il November next. T..
We would like very well 10 see il; but we do
not know whether our citizens generally would be
disposed or not
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
A GOOD SPEECH.-Tbe ColIoui,

A GOOD SPEECH.-The following
speech was recently made by a Wash.
ing,onian in Connecticut: "ThcIe is no
mistake about it, sir-Rum never did.
nor never will make the man rich that
drinks it. The last winter has been q
has been hard season for US poor folks
geheralIy. But have lived better
.haPpier-laid up more money durinp
the winter-although destitute Of work
more than half the time--than did last
summer, when had work every day.
Lhhye not one half SO much labor, am
still am twice as well of. And, sir. the
reason is this-iast summer drank rum
and last winter drank water.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

SAD MISTAKE.-TAe Portland Ary,,. so,,,.
man by the name Of Leavil was sho, bv nis,,I:.
one evening week or 'He since neur MIaliawam-
heag stream. He was supposed TO be bear Tbs
gun contained heavy charge Of powder ahs tive,
halls which took effect in tie abdomen. and pro,
duced death in about two hours
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

PHILOSOPHY OF MONASTIC LIFE.--A
senedicIine monk. father Charles Berg. member Of
me celebrated Abbey Of Bouejicrnes al Mslk. IN
Lower Austria. recently put an end TO his life bv
piercing his heart with a p5isuned siiertu. lie Is
I""e' ny me Jenna corresp Jndent of The French
Journal ues Debats, one Of the most 4 sf,pg,i.,,o
writers 81 Germany, and had acquired great fame
as criuc This monk. who was Of gentle and
81 iani character, was beloved as much for the QUA,
nes OF ms heart as for those Of hs mind From
ieuefs winch he WrOe 10 intimate friends on the
Gay Of ms Death appears that he determined ON
committing suicide, from his great wearness Of the
T'"l''s"c NE lie had Twice made journey To-
Rome with the sugle object Of obiaini,, from Tho
Pope release from Lis VOWS lie yyas form, ~
yesu old. ''''o
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

Some Of the Wing papers are shouting yet oye
Tennessee. aud say it has saved the countrvi Sma
hvors are thankfully receIved.-LoH KsHtHckiaR.
No one hus u'beuer opportunity Of undersIandin.
and approaching that common remark. as Il wa
upon that business principle that you were taket
iRto the oco Foco rnnks
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
IlHLaIEFaINEFiIaEIEaIER

HEALTH Or NEW ORLEANS The yellow
lover ' rapidly assuming en- spiJemic character in
We" O"'aa'' and the disease has made ils appear.
a"oe ." private WiciiSe. There were three Jss,bs
o "ou 'hs Isn 'n't a, the Charity Hospital
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

We did enjoy, indeed we did, that fine basket Of
Peaches friend Curtis sent yesterday. His are
almost the only good peaches that have been in
market this year, and his are not quite as large a.
usual, but fully sweet ard good May he live
a thousand years. and his shadow never bs less.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

a TYLER MAN FOUND,--Rpyal r IIinman
a wing in days by gone who Tyerlsed his party,
some two or three years ago, after having been
elected by the Wings, Stale Treasurer, has been
appointed rnymusrer and Military Store keeper, at
the Springfield Armory, Mass.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

ANOTHER VICTIM-rho New OIL. NJ
mond Of The 2OIh inst brings an account Of rh,
destruction OF another individual at the shnne %
honor Mr. HuesIon, editor % the Baton Rouyo
Gazette.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

a" "u'z'ah' The missionary. states that the art Of
constructing cast iron building. supposed to be re.
cent English discovery, has been known to the Chi.
nese for centuries
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

connierieIier. named Wand ekar w.. arresteF
near Buffalo, sarurday,w ith 800 two dollar con
'ef'ei' bills OF the Bank OF Plymouth In his p,cke,.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

ME CLASSICAL SCHOOL at Mason.
Il &c Hail. under the charge OF Mr. } SHEETS.
VIII commence on MONDAY next. Persons DESTROYS
application aug 30
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

lNO'rS IN lRELAND.-The United Service
Gazette "iiirms That the military force in Irel,nJ
including all aims aud ranks. does mn, -, o.,
900 men.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

call them creeks or tayous. With US
Il takes a river 10 make a river.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30
A CARD.

take this occasion aud method 10 say To the
CINcINNATI ENoUI2ER that it would lie more be-
coming paper desiring TO publish truth to lis rea
ders. 10 first understand the facts connect with
matter before they venture comments other own.
The difficulty between myselfGnl the former edo r
OF this PAPER was one purely personal aud private
IN iis nature, aud in which not The aggressor,
a. ] can abandaHtly PrOUe.
As for the base lies and harmless epilhels Of The
sOre.eyed iePeT WIN controls the "Koda Venlnrc -
il is suC lent reply for me To say that have MOI
been in the habit (and shall not contract ) Of motto.
ing the slang ofmendicaHt logJers who haUe. on a
six months acquaintance, been kicked out Of every
community N which hey have lived.
E.J.ELLIS.
MI Vernon, Aug %, 1913.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-08-30

\ PATTERN SETTLEMENT --The Edepf,n
9en"nei says there Is small, secluded district.
hameo .CfOalan, on the coast Of North Camille.
separated from The nam land by msr.b.. 90 -
Cfoalan Sound, which is believed 20 be vy,,b,,,,, =
parallel on The globe. u contains about one nm
dfeI and fifty inhabitants, nearly Oh are n.rnbo,.
"l the Methodist Church, aud assemble C,r W.T., y,
every Sahbaihi there bot tuo who dr,ps ,rto,.,
splfls' and aii' 10 man, Wings. There \. ,.,,
Store o' shop doctor, lawyer juslco OF the pssr.
sl'oner. constable or any other officer Of asy Lr,
:. s'y g''i2l,y occufs am"uy tbsu, the matter 10
I've Ike one family end broiIs he s,d,, -.
'"ey DO 90 The best regulated families