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MIR. BOLTS AT HOME.

There is impression abroad that Mr. Bolts ran much
short OF the Wing party in Richmond and the county oil
Henrico. This is true only very small extent-per
haps not TO the extent OF dozen in all.
Mr.. Daniel. the Wing Delegate for Richmond, ourun
him some 40 in Richmond, bu, this owing to the
fact that this 40, 10 expected, preferred and
did for Mr. Bolts Henrco where they had votes
In like manner, No. McRac Mr. Bolts in Henrico
but this caused by the fact that manyperhaps hun
dred-who voted for Mr.. McRae in Henrico had already
voted for Mr. Bolts in Richmond and could not vote for
him second time. By the Constitution frceholder can
vote for many candidates for the House Delegates
he has ireehods in different counties But he can vote only
for the candidate for Congress- although he may
have freehold in each county OF the District
This is the explanation Mr. Bolts did not lose the vote
OF dozen Wings and the appearance of his having done
so is deceptive and does him injustice.
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THE TAX RIII.

1t will be observed hstthe First Auditor. Mr.. Heath
has found lin this days papcr) address
second Circular the country explanation and
ton Of the Tax Bill OF the last session.
His present explanations. however able fear will give
little more satisfaction than his first The truth is tina
neither he with oil his ability and experience any ohe
alive. understand every part OF that abominab,
bill Those who passed it do not any of them, agre,
exactly in its construction We two distinguished gen
temcn of the Bar talking it the other day. and they
disagreed upon various points Of it, The Attorney Gener
al Mr. Baxter understand and the Auditor differed
senay, the first construction published by the Auditor
Such being the state OF the case what the Commits
soners OF the Revenue to do What the people ,C
do We shall certainly have OF the law
in county, another another, third in
third couny-And because the Wings opposed this ridcu
lous Dil they called epudiators Well gentlemen
wait until these paid and what the people will
say then!
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Punishment of Death i'm ycrmo,,

death for murder abolished Vermont by the law of
ls42 This says the Tnbune will probably be the prac-
teal effect Of the which orbids an execution to take
place within year after conviction without the war
rant OF the Governor But the punishment OF death is still
nominay retained ruled by the presiding Judge at the
trial OF Eugene Clifford recently convicted the murder OF
ms wife at ST. Adams. The pronounced in
the following
ut IS the Judgment OF this Court that for the offence YOU
suffer death by hanging be executed upon you soon
may be in due OF law, after the expiration OF one
from this 2lst day OF April ls3; and the meantime and
until the punishment OF death shall be inflicted upon YOU
you be forthwith committed TO solitary confinement in the
State prison at Windsor in the county OF Windsor"
.iusuSfq CbroUicIs
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THE LAST FROM "ARKANsAwr


Capt Raft, OF The Hurricane, Of those
eccentric tina, took deal OF pleasure in running
his boat where but himself would could In
OF his eccentric humors he the Hurricane up Red Rv-
ernto Arkansas his pilot observed about feet which
IN the southwest means several hundred miles. Among
the patrons of the Hurricane old Zeb Maiston regu
lar out-and outer irontersman, who seemed spend
whole life IN settling OF the places and locating his
family in sicly situations. Zeb tirs man that ''ba
Zed" tree IN Eagle Town, the Mountain Fork and
he was the inst man that choked alligator death
with his hands, the Big Cossot. lie knew every snag
nook and ofhe Sabine the Upper Red Rv
err and their tributaries, and when bar whar scace he
was wont To declare the Cumanches, excitement
and used them up terribly" But story Zeb mo.
we'd on Red River, settled in low, swampy, terrible place
and he took 1t honor that Hurricane passed
his cabin and every trip the boat made there
out at Zebs yard barrel Of whiskey, regularly
she passed. for which paid the proper of coru
wood. Now, Capt. Raft kind man, and felt dispos
70 obge every resident hat lived route OF travel
butt Improbable week Zebs OF
place. and he landed the fifteenth barrel he express
ed his surprise the OF whskey consumed at hs
settlement and limited rather improbable bust
ness for the boat Zeb, at this piece OF information
"ared up, raised his mare shut his maulor" aad told
Capt Raft he could whip him, the pilot and deck hands
and they would give him the "undeT grip" he would LEI
the piston rod OF the engine punch him in the side all
the time the fight going Raft, this display ofu
~ from Zeb, cooled down Immediately, acknowledged
himself "snagged" begged ZebS pardon and adjourned
the heroes got into the mellow mood aud Zeb such oc
cdslons always "weni in strong for his family After
prnising their beauty individually aud collectively he broke
into the plheuc, and the Capt crying by the following
heart-rending nppcal;-"Rait Raft, my dear fellow
you talk about the trouble OF putting barrel hiskev
and five small children and eOio-whar's your heart.
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TRoUHLEs LaKE-The following letter from,
Nicholas Baylcs Esq, District Attorney for the 9Th Judi
cia District and member of the Legislature, explains all
the reports OF the late difficulties The published
yesterday, directly from those who crossed the Lake
/ frow Coyington, in quest OF aid.-N q. Tfopie.
CovINsruN. La, May l, 10.
| To his Exceency, Alexander Mouton,
! Governor Of Louisiana:
SIR Upon my arrival here this morning. received in.
formation that Mr. Hiram Adams and his brother Joseph
Adams shot in the parish OF Washington We'd
nesday last the Goth Of April, about midday, and IL is
stated by Miss Catherine Nichols whohns lived many years
with said Hiram Adams his wife, that from fifteen to
twenty persons and engaged in the preparation
of the crime.
The condition of things that parish, in the vicinity
Pearl uvor is indeed incxplicabe. Last winter am in
formed man murdered there by the OF Charles
Snyder and weeks ago Friday last, another
murdered there named Joseph Chdes and clue has
been found by which detect the perpetrators Of these
two crimes.
At session of the District Court in that parish
two complaints returned to court by Hiram Adams;
one against two men tor attempt TO kill him. which
ignored by the Grand Jury the other brought
before them OF the absence of witness, but
was passed oycrul and which complaint
gainst several OF attempt TO blow him up by
placing gunpowder under his house.
Two bills returned also by the Grand Jury against
Hiram Adams; one for cruel treatment Of slave, and
another for perjury, and which, upon his application
continued To the next term OF the Court.
Where the matter will terminate, God only knows.
Mr. John Adams, brother of Hiram. has desired
write TO you with regard the Of things, and have
decmsd 1t advisable give the above that YOU
might form more correct idea OF the deep root which
difficulties have taken in that parish.
have addressed letter the Hon. Benjamin Richard
son. OF which enclose copy, and from which you will
perceive the course have taken. Miss Catherine Nichols
who is IN this parish expresses fear OF returning
the parish OF Washington.
Iinny measures should be taken by me- in addition to
those indicated in letter TO Judge Richardson, shall be
happy 10 receive your advice.
shall probably remain here until Friday, of tins week.
IN attendance upon the District Court, which in
sion.
have the honor TO be
ry respectfully, your ob'dt ser't,
Ms. BAYLlES.
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rccrNrRIclrIEs OF A MApMAN.

Mr-,a lawyer in Vermont. doing good business
became insane, and took into his head to sban
don the practice II law and engage ia basket Masking
he was at INIT very awkward hand at this employment
but by diDt OF perseverance,, he became skiu
aud coad basket well Us he had formerly woven
m stguent NJ the bar lie followed this business about
months. when. taking notion into his head he
abandoned n for that 81 chair bouoming.
The material used in this occupation bark. which he
stripped from the summer, when II pcels east
y. Having home day covered from head to foot
with mud. he asked where he had been, that he mad
been IN neghboring swamp after elm bark, OF which he
exhibited strip about forty feet long.
do you remark this . said he triumphantly.
YES; but how does this account for your being 50 mud
dy' IL isn't usual to find mud the top of tree.
NO: but you sometimes, find IL IN the bottom though
I'll tell you how found IT, the bark the root OF
the tree, and then stripped upwards, expecting would
to end and break oil, and run itself out after
while. But hung on like suit IN ehnncery-and lstrip
mud sip until up forty feet and strong as ever
Thinks To myself there's use IN pusuing the mngnny
father aud I'll nolle prosequi. But not 10 lose
benefit owhat bad doncthat the point To be decided
I wished at least to save custs-but pshaw. forgo-Fm
no; a lawyer now. Well. l saving, looked at
the subject TO see how l could secure the bark. u
strong for 10 break of. At any rate,
thought l. there's than way to skin cat, as
butcher would say. If cannot break of this bark,
climb up by it, No sooner said than DONE seized
hold of the strip, and placing feet against the trunk OF
the up hand hand. BY this method OF chm
bng perceive my back have been downward,
and nearly in horizontal posnon-my feet being braccd
against the tree and my head standing from in angle
height then quandary, how my knife out
oi my pocket, and how get open when II was out
let go with hand, WAS fearful the other would not
hold However |, its neck nothing. I'll try
the experiment any ra,e-so gripped powerfully with
my left hand, while took my knife with my night, and
opening with my teeth whipped OF the bark clean the
law would dock entail.
And what do you think was the result
why you came fiat on your back, of counsel
Right gentlemen Of the jury-a very correct verdict in
deed. I came down fiat in the mud Never n client
laid fatter his back than land
pctey bcdaubed with filth und mud. But thanks 10 the
Welding Of the soil, saved my bones, and only
brought away the mischief my coat. gained my cause
too-which than can say Of all my undertakings.
The company laughed heartily at the cx-awyers account
of his expoitwhe the latter hanging his coat up IN the
SUM- said that the mud like the old womans would
rub of when II dry.
He continued while longer follow his occupation OF
chair bottoing when, suddenly becoming again. he
resumed the practice of and has, since, preferred
laying his opponents their backs, in legal way to be-
inc land on his in udcrous that above
rclatcd-N Y. Trans.
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LATER From MExICo-The Me

LATER EROM MEAICO.-Ihe MieT Prisoners.
We shown, yesterday, letter from an American
citizen Mexico gentleman of this city, which con-
firms the melancholy intelligence Of the fate Of the Mcr
capves. The nhuman barbarty Of Santa Annals first or.
der for ndiscrminate MURDER mtgated by sentence
Of defamation The survivors Of the revolt Of the prisoners
at Sauo their capture were decimated and shot up
the very spot Of their heroic attempt escape from an in.
famous bondage, painful than death. The following
are the the Of the unfortunate who fell victims
the coldbooded and atrocious edic Of Santa Anna
Capt. WIN. NJ Eastnnd, Sergeant J. n. McThompson
Pnyates F.. d. Cooke, formerly editor Houston Tex
a. j. y. Toney, Thomas l.. Jones, Of Austin, more re-
Gently Of Houston; J. l.. Shepperd. Henry Whaling w
H. Cownn e.. II. Roberts, r.. f. Etz, J. Tonbul X. H.
Durham, K w. Harris VI. c. VIM, p. Muher, J. l.
Cash and J. y. Ogden. These men, with the Others were
compelled draw lots, and deliberately shot on the
25th Of March last
In addition % the above statement we had n convcrsn
yesterday with OF the youths taken at Mier and
liberated the city Of Mexico, who present NJ Sia
d. and witnessed the daring deed Of the prisoners to
from ignomiuious thradom. Five Texans and twenty
three Mexicans fell in the struggle, DR.. Brenham Fiiz
gcuid and htcc others About l3l OF the survivors took
route tor Texas, and had travelled about three hun.
drci miles when forced by hunger and thirst they stopped
n the mountains the springs, 10 which they had
conducted by shepherd and where other shepherds
engaged In fatiening ocks for market The TeSnns
remained here three days. preparing and provisions FOR
ter journey in the meantime the alarm gvcnto large
O.cc pursuit The McXcans in large numbers took ps
session Of the heights surrounded the Texans, and the latter
surrendered without firing gun. Those who did not al un
der the sentence Of defamation aein Mexico and their dc
tiny may only be conceived by the examples before u.s.
~ Tr0Uf
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WING CANDIDATES FOR CoNsREss.-CoG. JoHx w A.
PETIT OF Barbour, learn from the Montgomery Journal
OF Wednesday, has been nominated the Wing candidate
for Congress, in the second district Of this State by Con
yenton held Clayton. There is a decided Wing maor
ity in the district, aud Col Petit is true Wing devo
ted friend OF Henry Clay, and an able man, en-.
terrain doubt OF his triumphant election
Col ELISHA YoUSG, OF Greene, rcjoiced 10 hear
has been nominated the Wing candidate in the fourb
district, by aConyenuon nj Cauoon. The classic Winter
w. Payne, Calhoun man, is his LocOfoco opponent
Parties nearly equally divided in this district and the
will probably be very spirited. If the strong Wbg
counties OF Greene and Tuscaloosa but do their duty thew
give maortes for Col Y. that cannot be overcome In
the Locofoco counties No the State Is more do
serving in Congress than Col Young-no one has ID
bored longer, zeaousy aud faithfully in the Wbip
causewith Talents OF high order, would reflect more
honor on his constuentsand sincerely hope he will be
elected The Wings have the power the district and "
trust they will not fail To exercise it, But they must be eur
nd dining - 1TobJJs Dir
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Southern LITERARY u,ss,nger for Mar.

The May No OF the Messenger has been placed in our
hands, and we have glanced table OF contents
There much, probably than the usual quantum
OF original articles in it, with think good change to
our notou rather less than the average of orgi
nal Poetry! We shall be glad a No of the Mcssen
in which there will be none We shall hail rs an cx
ceent symptom.
The "God Mines" translated from the German is a tale
OF great interest and should be glad the Messen
ger occupied with such, than filled with the inspid
tales OF native growth which sometimes lumber it,
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We will venture to express this opinion touching this lei,
ter that the who IT, and who thus missae-
facts which occurred before thousand People VIII, thus
rancorousy vipends Mr.. Bolts, and bes the People Of
Richmond can HeUeT be Induced let his name be known
lie will sKCLK he wil hide he will never dare TO face
the consequences Of his Infamous and sanderous false
hoods-whoever that letter capable Of any degree
OF veness which he may have in his power to pepcate
without PERSONAL ccNsEQJENcE Whoever wrote H. will
never let It be known lie will never by suffering bis
crot to escape him, incur the horse whip which he has 70
richly deserved Marx 1.-THE hbeler will never consent
to take OIL the MASK! And this Of itself, will convince oil
Of his baseness and Of his conscious baseness.
VINO have written this leer7 CONJECTURE il variant
and Of fault Mr. Bolts has taken tie necessary steps to
ascertain the author from the New Haven Register We
predict that they will DO unsuccessful. The man who
wrote d, cannot be who will avouch H. That It
wos written by secret, personal enemy is probable.
Why was 1t sent to NV HAYES to be published To
iseAFr REsroSsiBhuY! To escape cHA-risruEvr! The
lie carried 10 that distance ~ be put into circu alton
because If had been done nearer home the ,utb, opd
have been exposed TO the nsquc of detection and punish
ment That is the why Connecticut paper s &C.
cctod for tho orgnaion Of one Of the foulcs bels that
has disgraced the American Press infamous Or a DOR
ton Of that Press ~ throughout the civilized world aud In,
| opprobrum Of letters.
Nearly oil Richmond Of both political parties was al Ba
Quarter Branch hear the discussion between Messr
scnoton to be tissue Of the most audacious fachood
/ Dr. Brockenbrough was at the mecHnP-so was VIM II
Roanc--so were many distinguished gentlemen Of tho De
mocratic party Will not a concur in pronouncnp thi
New Haven letter gross injustice 10 Mr.. Bous and
shameless libel upon the people Of Richmond Tn
Senior Editor Of the Enquirer also have heard
Of the Branchhe who has republshcd this reckless abr
| cation. Will he, man, a witness on his homo
hs oath, confirm the truth Of that which he has bee
ungoncrous enough 10 circulate through the columns Of
Enquirer We feel well convinced that he ioM not l.,
him say II he will
But we propose to apply test to this communicate
and he statements, which will be satisfactory every body
Wing and Democrat, Of lie end praceless falsity-
| WILL ITS AUTHOR UNMAsK HIMSELF Wi
he let the world, will he let Mr.. Bottle know who he is
BY that will be governed in estimate
his conduct and by that the public will Judge whether
has erred merely, uninenuonay and from pory passion
whether he has lied, wilfuy, knowingly, delborotel
! and lnaciously
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-12

IL We think we have who the author Of the
New Haven Register letters and that may say which
do with particular pleasure that he NO RESIDENT CI
PLACE.
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"The Occident."

The Cd No received from Mr. Ezekiel the agent for the
work Subscribers obtain their copies a, the store
Mr. Isaac Hyneman, Main street.
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s,vpss ssRs,p,rrt,-we submit the following without com
ment g.tu~oeV reb 4 IA
81. SsVDs Co-Gsneme have used yoir Extract n sar
apafa BE- Introduction this city gives pleasure
10 slate have found sanruIne expectations
believe g. be The best preparation
us' With much respect y0ufa, Jso WturrtDur VI ~ 80
For particulars advertisements papers
Prepared wholesale and retail and Tor srpiaton y
BsANDs CO. Druggists and Chemists Granite Buildings
No ga Broadway Of Chamber
Richmond Duva Coz IN Petersburg Roper Ander
Norfolk w. a. Santos and sod by Druggists generally In
for s. I'm. 10
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To the Members OF the Hanover Awr,eu,,ur.,

p You perceive by the advertised list Premiums Proposed
TO be distributed iiou-e the Ind THURSDAY
usth Ma about $3.50 required the hand. OF t.
Ireascr 10 little has been collected
should be fun attendance. and all annual
qIoa see Of communicating before the
meeting through public suggestion
OF the President. place this before you.
s-d&eh q ~ RkgsI-fr rr...,...
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGfp
For SALE

w ILL be sold ON Thursday, the Goth of juno
MPuohe auction To the highest bidder the fa
e oush Literary Messenger, all the ap,,.
ersun'o belonging viz Printing Presses Type FIXTURE.
rus paiT IN competent hands certainly Weld -,
some revenue as u did TO It's proprietor T. w Nbi.
70" wen Known 10 The literary world any encouim CO
me Iefns-one third OF IN. money will n.
cash and the balance AMI months, ftm The IA, 80 din
secured Any communications undugped mo, vel
'e Po" ny, '.sponded TO- RICIiD HILL. ia WIN
una ,--eia"s"' Admir- Of Tbo- w White. se,I
~ National ineigeneer. New York Tribune and Boston Ar,
w publish The above once week for weeks and send th
counts To the fur nayn,.,, "'N ac-
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DIED,

At his residence in Montgomery the 18th instant and
in the 69h year Of his age, Col. JAMES p. PRESTON
late Governor Of Virginia, estmabe citizen and be-
loved manleavng behind him not one who possessed TO
greater degree, the respect and affections of his
"a more extended obituary Of this noble gentleman will
appear)
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Result of the Elections

As soon etal the details, will publish the full
vote in every contested District in the State In the mean
time, give the result of the State elections
SENATE.
Democrats, 30
Wings, l2-last year living gain l in the Caro-.
line Distrist.
HOUSE DELEGATES.
Democrats 75-neudng Brnxton & Lewis and Ran.
doph, not heard from.
Wings, 59-including Fayette & Nicbolas-,be
return not received, though reported
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THE MUDDY CREEK MILLS.

'e""".o Wits neur Gainesville,
are foe sale of lease Proposals. pyi,cs s 80. -
and very Moderate terms win be accepted m not Ia
Tered ot lease oi or leased ~,
WIN DC offered publicly for sale OF lease ou,, IL,
On hc LIST Monday in June being Day. The 80,
" Recommending w. n. MACrARIAN1 ~
ma
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BLUEs CELEBRATION=


Notwithstanding the day wet, cold gloomy one.
the Blues turned in full ranks their first half century
celebration. The Petersburg Greys whole soued happy
set Of fellows, under command Of Capt Branch came over
to Join their friends IN their festivities and were duly re-
ceiyed by them the About half past ono in the midst
Of smart rain, the two companies marched the Spring.
where they seemed happy and lively a. though II ha d
been fair, sunny day. The famous old punch bowl" was
there doing brisk duty the GOODNESS without ncninr those
who could indulge ethng warm within About o.
clock the Company sat down a really sumptuous and
prousoIy supplied table, set under the care OF that
right down good fellow, Ned Allen, Of the Powbstap
House. with ai the dcicuccs Of the season." After the
subsiantias had sustained attack becoming the men
and the OCCASION solids removed and the intel
lectun reireshmont introduced
Captain Munord opened the proceedings with an address
to the companies full Of touching illusions and stirring an
peas The whole marked with rare beauty of concep
ton, chasenes OF figure and STYLE and truth cloouence
that brought tears 20 many rugged check We have sell
dom heard better or appropriate speech He then
gave toast aud was followed by speeches and
toosts among which that by Lieut. Wallace the Peters.
burg Grcys, was peculiarly cnlivening and happy Al.
though the day most unpropuous, yet the Company
mainaincda delightfully."- animated spiut and dusk march.
cd into town. after day of agreeable enjoyment,
somewhat marcd by the bad weather. We suppose how
ever, that accurate Of the days work will
be given from more competent hand-RichmOnd Star.
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GsKAT Srfrn.-The New Orleans papers Of Wednesday,
note the arrival there ~ the "Duke Of Orleans
flses dogs sHd fesafy AoHs nom Louisville, Kentucky
believed % BE- the quickest Tip ever made.
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NOTICE.

oIlCE.-Tho creditors of Burwell Starke,
arr hereby notified that he has deed
~ ush OF ms creditors shall think
~ ~ Gays notn is date March s3 which
IN 'he Clerks Once Of lienrico
,a. 10 s an ,sc H. jos. srARkE. Trustee.
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MAHRIED.

On the 9th Of April by the Rev Mr. Cobbs Dr. JOHN ~ MET
Terri of Henneo Co To Miss VIRGINIA AKIN, daughter ofM
Pleasant Akin Of Petersburg