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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-09-06

WoxDERFUL CnILD.-The Baltimore
Republican says there is child living in
the southwestern section of that city, two
years old. who smokes segars. chews to-
bacco. marches up aud down the pave.
ment beating drum with all ina ginable
consequence. and besides is bur sucking
bs by. He is the wonder OF all the pass
srs b.. and the admiration and boast OF
the oeiO hborhood. 1.-THE little fellow ex-
hibits now so much Of the man. what
nav not be exL, ected Of him when he shall
have grown to nj. thrifty 2 Great country
.his-great country-~fQr children, pre-
c ociiy and tobacco.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-09-06
SECOND VOLUME OF
T He MAGN EFT.

nEVOTED TO T E INvES LEGATION
DoF. MAN PHYSIOLOGY, embracing
Cephology, Phrenology, Pathology ,Physiogno.
my, Psychology, Neurology. Electricity, Galyan-
ism, Magnetism, Light. Caoric. Life,
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-09-06

To WASH WOODEN GooDs -The art
of washing WOODEN goods so as to pre-
vent them from shrinking. is ole of the
desiderata 10 domestic economy, worthy
of being recorded, and it is therefore with
satisfaction that we explain this simple
process TO our readers. All descriptions
of wooden goods should be washed in very
hot water with soap, and as soon as the
article is clesnsed, immerse it in cold wat
err; then, let it be wrung and hung up to
dry. "
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

lLLIsors.-The most cheering event for the Ameri-
creditors abroad, is, perhaps the great success
which has hitherto attended the mission of the Illinois
commissioners, (Messrs. Oakley and Ryan, who, hav-
ing experienced this side success beyond their
most sanguine hopes, 60 out to Europe with full
subscription to the loan from all the canal bond
holders here, TO complete the list that side.
The position of illinois is of importance not only to
the holders of her bonds but to all those Interested IN
American securities She was one of the first TO break
down under the weight Of accumulong debt; and her
fall precpialed that of other States BY the general dis
credit which it enhanced. She is now the first TO
cover and under the able conduct Of her present fear
less and right thinking Governor Ford will lead the
way restoration Of that credit which her Delinquent.
cy helped to dapidate. Governor Ford, in his mes
sage, ably and skfully sketched the plan, which was
vigorously followed up.
The S3,100000 subscribed to the rotten banks was
Withdrawn and cancelled; 100000 of bonds issue
to Stebbns and NJ Alister settled by law passed
the application of those gentlemen. There remain
about 9,00O000 Of which $4,000 600 have lien upon
the canal and its property. This canal and it's property
promptly put in their possession by the new law,
on condition that they complete it and pay themselves,
principal and back interest," in full The State debt will
then be reduced TO S4000,000 improvement bonds.
It's means will be enhanced by the completion OF
work which m1y be considered of the most import
Of the age if reference is had TO lis locality and
come xions. The canal itself is one hundred miles in
LENGTH but the Illinois river is navigable from the ca
nal lis mouth and completes the circle of water
communication round the U. States. The population
Of the counties through which this canal passes was IN
1910, 100000, and is now fully 100000. The immi
grafton into the State has alone been 10000, or 3d.
900 per annum, according to the most accurate re-
turns.-N. Y. Herald.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16
Erie, MAY lG, 1913.
lI'rom The y. Yors Evening Post. .

Extract Of letter, dated Lewis county, Western
Virginia. May Cd, l-!3
'.n conformity 10 your wish for such intelligence
"a may be useful 10 the Emgrant, allow 10 give
you some information respecting the portion Of this
State known . Western Virginia. the face of the
country, climate, soil, products, &c. And here in
the outset, permit me 10 remark, that having very
frequently travelled throughout cur Eastern, Middle
and western States, my observation, we'll ~
the most eminent writers own States, in ge.
neral point out this, only the most central Stale
IN The Union, but also as possessing within herself
every thing that the aguculiurist, manufacturer me.
charlc or artisan can desire.
Virginia 10 situated between seventy five and eipf.
ty-three degrees west longitude, and thirty six and
forty degrees north latitude, containing an area of
sixty-iour thousand square miles. The u. States
Historical Index, says of t--'This State covering an
greater than that OF Engian4 the LARGEST and
most central State III the Union, and being perhaps
the most varied IN her productions the richest in ma
tural resources, blessed with most happy climate
abundanty supplied with noble channels of commu
MICA ion, exhibiting over her spacious bosom a plea
SAINT interchange of the most lovely scenes Virginia
seems 10 possess within herself The elements Of an
empire
professor w. B. Rogers Geological Reconnois.
ance,) demonstrates the mineral wealth nr this State
10 be boundess, and the citizens beginning 10 re-
aze now, more than formerly The great Importance
o. bringing forth these hidden treasures from the bow
els of The earth. The hydro sniphurous springs O!
Virginia have been long celebraled their ficacy in
cases resulting from arrangement of The liver and
want of function OF this organ and the stomach ~
perhaps Unsurpassed By aDy IN The world; aud the
warm and no. springs, also found here are not less
sanitary IN rheuinstc mad cu!snccus diseases There
are public works for facilitating the inter-communica-
ton between the different parts Of The State Prima-
ry schools for nsiruc,ing poor children, are, in
great part, supported by the literary fund of the
State.
"The face OF the country of Western Virginia, is
nieFspersed with plains gladss, and what is generally
termed rolling or gradual Mills and mountains, which
are in all cases susceptible of the highest cultivation,
even to their SUBMITS The timber, with which i. is
well covered, is fine as any in the world, md con
sisis Of the white red, black chestnut Spanish oaks.
white and black walnut, sugar maple, ash &c &c ,
&c having underwood or brush growing beneath
Springs of excellent water abound in every part,
and il is without ell manner of doubt the country of
all others of the most convenient navigation Ii has
been Observed and The observation is exaggerated
that every farmer has a river at his door,
1.-The climate is extremely temperate, the air is
sweet and clear, the Spring is about month earlier
than in England and Ireland Indeed, it is well known
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

IL ham Hall Tac, OF Land, containing 36e1 OF prime
Rappahannock bottom lying in Farnham PARISH within one
mile of said river adjoining lands OF Mr. Augustine Neae
Henry Latham Arch Ssson and Robert Davis The said Farm
has comfortable dwelling house. with three rooms
on the lower floor and two above The all
and conveniently with large barn and stables
ed orchard and good wafer There Is about
four five thousand cords Of prime pine wood thai may be
spared from the m and the land that is now Ia cultivation
so corn heat rye. oats clover The aboyc land Is sold
for division distributes Of the late Mrs Susan
ALBERT G. MCCARTHY, Agent.
June l6 ll-I
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

Lusus NATrR&.-A play or freak of nature came
uEdrr our notice Yesterday, which seemed truly Won
deriu TO behold possible the circumstance Ira ucends
the little iwo-headed serpent referred to las, week
This curious item consists in ths-that gentleman
Of our village Mr Davis The proprietor Of one of the
arges. hoelsmosi politely visited office, and e,h
b!ted to us an Egg, "a hens egg which broken in
about the size ofa partridge egg and in no manner ad
herring TO the larger egg Doubt there is no, as 10 the
truth of this malier-Vde ct crede: see and believe we
have SEEM yet had We not have SEEM there would not
have been one ota Of msgving in US as TO the truth
ofths strange commemorative Tobacco Pfnister,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16
The Courier, per contra. gives the following letter
Extract Of letter, dated

DELEGATES TO THE GEsERAL CONFERENCE OF TuE
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-The New York
Conference, in session, proceeded on Tuesday TO
the election of delegates the next General Confer
ence which IS 10 assemble in this city on the frs,
"Wednesday IN May, 1874 Eight delegates were elect
ed, and yesterday The remaining three, together with
two on the reserve list. The following persons were
chosen Nathan Bangs, Stephen DIN, Phneas Rice,
Charles W Carpenter. John b. Slra,ten, Geo Peck,
Peter T. Sanford, Fitch Reed, Samuel d. Ferguson,
Stephen Marndnle and Marvin Richardson Reserve
Delegates-Laban Clarke and Robert Seney. The
general Conference meets every four years, and is
stltuisd by delegation from all The annual confer
ences in The Union.-.A. Y. american
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

IN Rules held in the Clerks OF
fee of the Crcn Superior Court Of Law and Chancery for
Louisa county, Monday, June the 5th, 1913:
David Jones and Thomas ~ Jones' merchants and
trading in the city of Richmond and Daniel Perkins,
against Plaintiffs:
George W. Duke and Lewis Duke and other Defendants:
The said defendants George W. Duke and Lewis Duke not
having and given security according
law and the rules Court and appearing from satisfactory
of the Plaintiffs Counsel is Ordered, That the said
George w Duke Duke do before the Judge
the said Court al the house. the first day
regular Of the said CONT and the PLAINTIFF bill;
and that copy forthwith inserted
PAPER published in the city If Richmond months
sveiy and posted door OF the Courthouse Of this
county some Court day.
A Copy-Teste,
JOHN HUNTER, C. C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

AT lssuE.-Fhe Wing papers in Boston are at vari
with regard to the ireatmen, due 10 Mr. Webster
The Advertiser says he work for the whes of Mas
chuset,s, or he get it, The Atlas proposes 10 SNAKE
up and shake hands" The Courier stands by him
through thick and thin. While they are settling The i'm
portans point. Mr. Webster is enjoying the oiiu,a cum
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16
The Presidents End day in ". York.

The Evening Post of Tuesday evening says:
This morning, at a quarter before nine the Pre-
sident, accompanied by the several members bis
Cabinet that are present, his personal friends. the
mittee, Generals Sanford and Lloyd, and others
visited the ship North Carolina and the frgate hide
pendence, where he was received by the officers and
sauted. From thence, he proceeded TO Brooklyn and
introduced 10 the authorities of that city with the
proper ceremonies.
Here a procession was formed, which, after mo-
wing through various parts of the city, ID to termi
nate at the Navy Yard. We are unable to give the
conclusion of The proceedings, it is necessary that
paper should 60 10 press From the Navy
Yard, the President is TO be conveyed by vast fleet
of boats than forty Of which belong to the Ma
Wy, proceeding in the form of Triangle to Castle Gar
den, whence he will be escorted to the City Hail. where
he will receive the calls Of the citizens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

Mr. LEGARE, the Attorney General and Secretary
of State ad interim left here yesterday afternoon for
Boston, 10 attend the Bunker Hill celebration. We
learn that he will return in few days
HedR6sdays Nat. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

IN BBLs. Cold Pressed Virginia CASTOR OIL, prime arti
" Gle Por sale by GAYNoR & LYELi..
May g I'll
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

\ Van Buren, pres, in the Valley, ofthc Benton
dye--ihe Valley Star--sccms disposed to kick the
Calhoun Democrats out Of the Party. II says that
evil be- cgrcgiously disappointed if the, do not
follow the example Of The Conservatives, -. r..
abandon the Van Burcniics. lnaluslon Ia the al.
iacks on the Washington Globe, II says:
While these Coiboga rsnftv were acting with the
WH-, md using a, tieir Influence ~ break down the
party with which they urc now associated. the Globe
was unIeuuR its devotion 20 Democratic prinripIss
These eereHh hoH asking too much when
they ok the Democrats o. tououncc and pro-cfbo the
Globe"
We are really fearful, Notwithstanding all our
efforts TO the contrary that the harmonious Demo.
crazy will not keep the peace. We know, we
have been supposed, land 50 rcprcscnicd,) to de.
sire nothing 80 much a. a quarrel among tho De.
mocracy. five know ourselves, (unlcss we could
lix the terms and conditions Of the qarrol) there
Is nothing We so much dcprccatc. We have faith
that we can beat any one Of them, aud one easier
than We can the whole. And 10 be- still more can.
did, we really afraid in case ofdiscord, that the
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

In Naiehez Miss evening Monday the a aner
painsl ne- GEORGE PULLING years.
native q Richmond Va. AMI fof years resident
Naiehez-
LEAVES have their time In fan
And flowers wthef the North winds BREATH
And stars nde-but ALL
Thou hath all thine own. dsathr'
And moving down George Pulling you
virtues a. fften brother
pse emnsn' HIS Kind heau call Of dstfes
the sammy mana OF want uncsed his DIOR and
the anguish OF an aciiouats and fond ehLcn bear-
eaen testimony 10 the aching which death has
enh he" hearts TITS was ,fuey and heart
which knsw no guie and the Pulling
ever did hun wrong lie has died sincerely regretted by all who
knew hum Hts many virtues his good
weycr be remembered large circle of SINGER, friend. who
fully appreciated his many noble qualities
lie his grave Nacbez cu,rl. api Ini.pen
dent Order OF o Fellows, and large eoneour.c OF fcu. Re
guissoat PACE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

the gas rirs IL u misehievousy said few would be
willing abandon their first love, for the opportunity
Of becoming the Lady OF the White House. One thing Is
certain, Mr. Van Buren, popular with the
ladies than he n this summer. This manesty very ia
yorabe for his in 1884, for IL il notorious
fact that the ladies' OF the powerful
in eeetng Gen. Harrison. As between Clay and Van Blu
rem Mr. " b. has nineienths OF the Perhaps Mr.
" H. Is not Of this. for what else be aitrb
uted his extraordinary flow of spirits this seasoni
1.-The ex.Prcsdens hours agreeably diversified by
the calls of distinguished politicians, they in
from all sections OF the Union, bringing cheering nte
OF the steady advancement of Democratic principles,
and OF the honorable determination OF all the Presidential
candidates into the National Convention, nnd sub
init implicitly its final deliberations Perhaps, feeling
OF this kind may add something the spirits Mr. Van Bu-
ren His Martin mot Smith Il. reported by
OF the papers here officiating Private Secretary his
father" e.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

Van Burcnitcs viii try to shuttle of Mr.. Calhoun
upon us; which We should esteem the greatest OF
misiortunes, as he carries ruin to every cause
which he supports.
We cannot reprcss pleasurablc emotion in see.
ing the Democrats vilLpend and BLACKBOARD each
other; for we think they all deserve richly what
they say of ono another. But we pray it may not
go farther than words, for the sake Of decency and
still more for the sake oithc glory ofour triumph
which would he furnished by defeating distract
ed adversary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

To the EDITOR or THE wme
go pat,r otrer Jupiter !'-IIoEAcE.
have conn., and want pork: Ny ncghbor has pork and
wants corn We exchange This Is Free Trade. Ken
d0ifs Exposition.
Though in its application, by Mr. Kendall this is very r
dicuous sophistry yet 1t all very and suppose
Nh Kendall lays down proposition and the efuro this
inference may be drawn; that hence Free Trade the best
the most equitable policy. But he force Of proposition
OF this hind Is ~ proportion the analogy bears to the
question point the truth vi the proposition A.
sumed being seiieyden will pretend deny it,
but ~ resemblance % any known most und QUILTED
y be questioned. Now, 10 admit the nbrcs Of
all other countries into this duty iree and they were To re-
cipocote The policy by admitting exports uUrammoicd
tins would be Free Trad accordance with the beautiful
theory oi some political economists and agreeing with the
definition, eEposfoH proposition 'conrno IL vous plait
Of M Kendall but the Of this true hence his pro-
pOsupnior such poases call ii-curries no force
with Il To minds the least investigating
why did Mr. Kendall not say: has and wants
pork has PORK and wants the confines OF his pre-
misses has little Olhou.c, the keeper Of which, max,
such per cent the price Of the has brought
seat To exchange with for his pork the confines
As PREMISE he has no such dollhouse and keeper aud
takes rs pork the value attached without the exira
chaTge-they exchange This Is Free Trade i. q let A
repr,sen the United States md f.. England and we have
strict illustration Of what would be the case and what Is the
desire Of the democratic gxposofs Of the day.,r We ali
know tnat We allow every auce OF English imports q, be
admitted duty free %. the exchanging commodity Of
above, that the present policy o England represented by t.
would not be- altered. Admitting true the carr,int
gain from here % EnEnud would bc profitable by a repeal
modification Of her laws who that ~ al acqusiut
ed with her revenue system, her present ministry and her
general lpin would 'sv the haterng to hs sou
ho she would change modify such laws II prcpo
II the united Of her suffering thousands il
met with dcoi car"iheir suppcaing call" hailed with
ono answering voice, how 90 expect meet with
HpOu.o!
A. seiioudcnta- Mr. kenjal'- propositon-apari orp
me sHeci he has connected Hrih, u the fact That one
sided Free adc will produce balance Of irodo against the
country admitting imports ce and corolry the specie
mustbe taken 10 make up the balance For the evidence
support this fact have paid dearly by experience ns the
history Oi the Jest fourteen fifteen years will attest
10 drop this subject sYfnowhot summary; until there h.
such Thing as au countries admitting the fabrics, poduc.
uona, &c. Of a others duty free such articles the late
from the pens Of Mc.srs Kendall and Woodbury. Will
DO like oil other distractions and absufdiuss "to while
away the dum Of the hour" their perusn that we
may be- made any wiser but that may see what stuff
made Of.
SPECTATOR, IN.
Piss Laws Amein. Aug O. ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15
Pl.r Laws. AmaIIn. Aus. 8. 80.

The Texas bandi, led by soi disaHf Colonel Snycy.
who wcrc laying wait the frontier attack and rob
ue American traders ON their way 10 Saafe Fe were disco
vcrcd by Captain Cooke commanding the of dragons
which accompanied The cuuyan-and being within our
Inc-, ns was supposed they dsarmcd by the Amer.
can Dhccrand dismissed returning ~ Toxas but
most Of them obtaining permission 20 into the American
settlements under an c-cor
The noted Col Warlcld among these JaHdfH,-
and umor gives The nnmo q" the parsonage who ocated
od - Col SgiUeig but until confirmed we must withhold
&c.
After Capt Cooke had ihus promptly and udiciouy bro
zen up these robbers The caravan proceeded safely into New
MekIcn-N. v. Atnertcnn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

NV USE or THE ToNAro-The Cheraw Gazette states
that IN addition to the advantages of the Tomato for table
use the vine OF great value food for cattle especially
cows IL Is stated that fed Tomato vines will
give more mix, and yield butter Of finer flavor, and in
greater abundance, than any other long feed tried
thought too that more good food for cattle and at less
expense can be raised from given quantity OF ground
planted in Tomatoes than from other vegetable known
IN the Southern country.-IV Winchester Republican.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15
TAsnInNAnLE INTELLIGENCE-.

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.-Tho last Alba.
nv Argus contains sort Of Court Circular from which We
extract the following deeply interesting intelligence with r..
gard she dongs Of the favone SON aud Of the grand
sons Of New York. wzs-Balf Pot
SARArooA, August Z. 1913.
. "Mr Van Burou stil has rooms at the United
States Hotel whore he thinks Of remaining Saturday
We b looking remarkably WE'LL plenty u timber in him yet
- We say. report has been mystenousy limited about
that b. . IN search Of wife, This puts oil the indies on
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15
FOR Al b..

FtNE Farm belonging E.tlto NJ w - ranfo daee,.
known by e 81 OAK NIL situated 300 te county oi
Richmond and m Junction u Totusey Creek and The Rspps
annocs o.. offered r e u between ant acres
considerable pan hat hnd contiguous navigation &c
The dwelling lpus lnsG stable. barn. &C.
has been recently wei repaired Thu VIII bc accommodating
md made known by The bcnr on application In person or h.,
cief postpaid Should tins Farm PRIVATELY BE- viii be-
Offered o ale ~ Richmond toun uo the Monday
iobef RO W GARTER Ad,,,,
j. g5-1awu with tie viii annexed Of W A. Tomin 49,
WsHsAw, o.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15
MIR. WILLIAM TOD-Sir Not bcino

WI u 'TIIFI1Ilt-F W TII 'lW WI WTIIIW n
LVh resident n The State n Virginia. you pleased n
take notice that shall the 22d day ~ September
tween the NJ House II the
County ~ Maew State 0f Virginia irpops Of
william Stoke- Shepherd g.. Miller Th0's Edwarls Edmond W.
Bolnuan AMI others and ao the Sch day September
AZ The Banking House Virginia n l CITY Of Re
u0nd between The hours Aforesaid take o dispositions
W. Pcgram aud others n BE- read evidence Chancery suit
now depending the Circuit Superior COun ami Cnce
ofihe county n Mathew ~ which plaintiff YOU and
John Burke are defcndans and The ad deposuons
Ven of completed The days Aforesaid continued until
e ne succeeding days between the hours aforcad and on
nn day 10 day until they completed when you may
attend u you thnk proper Your &C
au I2-w4wEond JAuEs & sponvra
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

fAfh AT ia fLoRSPILLS. HANOVER COUNTY.
LADIES Of ~ Man'as Parish Hanover win hoLi Phi,
ayof-s ON Thursday the 2ah Of August. 20 aid IN III Co.,
psuon OF their keeioy great variety OF aneI,. of p,s ,
Ssu ana ornamental viii be offered sale and AM nom ,h
s.noaos Lazy 10 the plain Farmer soushpr t s,
ns TASTE and wants The tadie. also eahbh SOLAR
'hscork which win forth OF Naiut. In man
NJ cannot a 10 Interest all Aha ~.
Dhnsf "ibe posidedby the Ladies'. This will afford u,
20 such Citizens Of Richmond ma please 10 ale nm.
. IN inc Morning to 1ayorssiie breath a ,te OF ~. nan. mo-
e county andwhs away few among ir eolr,on
" Wv -. ~ o. maaovs before the Evening Train rstnn.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-15

Too To LosT.-I has been stated - Us
fact that the candidate for the Legislature this end
the State, long since while engaged cInvassing
the counties in his district bordering North Carolina
became his endeayors TO secure his election
that he actually crossed the State line and
work busy among the farmers OF Buncombe county North
Carolina obtain their IL said that he had pro
grcssed several miles into the Old North State his labor
OF love- before he discovered that he Of his range
This "fdiRg BuRHm5e" TO all ntents and purpo.
ses.-hBOrrills TEN RssiSr,r