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, 1843-05-27
To PRx-sMprIoxIsrs.-We have been

To PRx-sMpr1oxIsrs.-We have been
requested, by the Register of the Land
Office at Palmyra, to publish the follow
ing leading provisions of the Pre-emp-
tioa Law of lS41. We recommend to
such as are at all interested in pre-emp-
ton claims to examine the following sy-
@ropsis, for it is believed that the many
difficulties between different claimants.
have mainly resulted from an ingnOrance
of the intent of the law rather than from
a captious spirit.
RsesrER's OFFICE, Palmyra, Mo..(
Nav 18Th. 1343.
To the Editor of the Missouri Courier:
SIR: | find that there are many or
roneous impressions axtant relative
TO the provisions Of the Pre- Lmpiion
law now in force. (Act Of 4,h Septem,
Der I84l.) and to s:ve those who
may have business with this office
app%ertaining to said law much lncon-
venience and expense, and myself a
deal of trouble. | have to ak You the
favor to give publicity 10 the follow
inc extracts of the most important
provisions and requirements:
The individual claiming the benefit
of the act above referred TO. u be
First.-A citizen OF the United
States, or have filed his declaration
of intention to become a citizen.
Secoad.-EiIher the head OLA (ami-
", or a widow. or q single ma over
the age of t%wenty-one years.
TAud.--An inhGbita hof The tract
sought to be entered, upon which. IN
person.. he has made Il settlement, and
erected q d,rciiing hoase, since the Isl
Of June, l843, and prior to tie lime
when the land is applied for.
Within thirty days after making
such settlement. the claimant must
file in this cffice his "Declaratory
Statement and within twelve
months from such settlement. the
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, 1843-05-27

The New York Express says: the
tendency of every thing in the money
market is upward. There has not been
SO much good feeling, or confidence for
a long time as there is at present.
, 1843-05-27

Ten thousand dollars in bills Of the
Bank of Norfolk, at Roxbury. were
>tolen from that institution in 1888
we believe, and bearing date that
year. Saveral men were afterwards
sentenced to our Stale Prison, who
said that the bills were buried at Gin
cinnati. and never would he put in
circulation. Several of them. how
ever, have appeared within aiew days.
and although the bank has redeemed
them in one or two instances, it re-
fuses to do so any further. The bills.
we understand, are all in $40 and
500 notes.-BoSton Post.
, 1843-05-27

The CHINA MlssIoS.--We learned
on Saturday that many serious doubts
were entertained in intelligent omar
tiers. whether under the precise and
explicit provisions of the act Of Con-
gre>s authorizing the special mission
TO China. the President has a right 10
Gil the vacancy occasioned by the de-
clinatsre of Mr.. Everett during the
recess of the Senate. and but bv its
crn,et. Not having tie law before
us at the moment we are unable to
express IN opinion. We viii now al
'ow tie law to speak for itseli.--lN.
Y. Com.
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the u.
$. Of America in Congress assembled.
that the sum Of forty thousand dollars
be and the same is, hereby apPropri-
a,ed and placed at the disposal Of the
President of the United States to en-
able him to establish the future com
ilelCiGl l~tlHtItilss bCt "SCil tic Stll'
ed States and the Chinese empire on
terms of national, equal reciprocity:
the same sum TO be accounted by the
President, in the manner prescribed
by The act o. the first of July. 1890,
entitled an 'act providing the means
of intercourse between the United
States and foreign nations;" provided,
that the annual compensation to any
one person employed under this act
shall not exceed the sum Of nine thou
sand dollars, exclusive of outfit: tint
prorided further, that no agent shall
be sent by virtue of this act unless
he shall have been appointed by and
with the advice and consent Of the
Senate,
, 1843-05-27

DREADFUL AccIDEsT~The Philadel.
phia Mercury Of the 10th says: AS the
train of bur;hea cars were near Rich
mond Village yesterdy, about :wo miles
from the city OIL the Reading RAILROAD, a
man from West Chester named Pass
more Held, was walking On the track
with 4 pail in his hand, on his road 10
the river to get it filed with water. He
was warned of his danger, but did not
get away in time. One of the cars struck
him and knocked him down; he fell on
the rails andthe train passed over him.
His head was awfully crushed and cut.
and one Of his arms was cut of from his
'body. and he instantly expired. The
cororer held an inquest on the body in
The afternoon. Tirdict, accidental
death"
, 1843-05-27

THE LIBERTY BANxER.--This is the
title ola new paper recently started at
Liberty. in this State. The Banner ad-
vocatcs the claims Of Col. r. NJ. john
son to the Presidency, and is out against
the Clique in no measured terms.
, 1843-05-27
TFor the Radical.

Deacon Suig-Wall. Mr.. Teetotaler
I reckon you think Washingtonlan-
ism is pretty well used up, don't you?
Tenotaler-How, what do you
meant Pray explain yourself?
d. Suig-Why NEAR the de-
b,te some time ago-we proved that
drinking Ticker was right by the b.
BILE.
Teetotaler--The mischief you did.
Two hundred and fifty years ago the
Rev. Cotton Mather and the mutton
headed d. Bradstreal Esq, proved, TO
their QUIZ satisfaction, by the same
book, that some of their neighbors
and brethren we're witches, and had
them hang2d9 and Parson Miller
rroved that this world was burned up,
and the day of judgement occurred
last ueek by his construction oil the
sacred pages.
d. Smig--Now TO be candid. don't
you think we had the most Scripter
argumepi on our side?
Teetoiaer-Well, to be candid
then, | could not, for my life make
one solitary argument out OF the
whole of tile weak, washv. ever
lasting hood of talk and Bible quota
,ion<, that had The least hearing Il
gainst us. VIII you name one. just
one idea. advanced on that occasion.
that you, as q sensible man. can call
an argument against total abstinence
societies.
d. Suig-d iLent we show. from
skripler that all tie trees. and plants.
and animals, and creeping things was
given 10 man for his use. and if he re
fused To use them, The trcw contemp:
on the Bible, and insu!ted the AL
mighty"
7tetof0ler-If that is your mode
Of interpreting scripture. you shall
no, be my priest or coniessor. Do
YOU destroy the tl.islIes, cukle burS,
dog %fennel, &c, from your farm Do
YOU kill the rattle snakes. tobacco
worms, rats and mice, that infest
you?
d. Srig--Suppose ! do what then?
Trctoidlr- nothing only you
insult tie Almighty by it If We in
suit him by refusing to take poison
or medicine when we are not sick.
d. Suig--But vine is useful in its
place and it amt poison neither.
Teetotaler Half right and halt
wrong-just fifty per cent better
than your mouthpiece in the debate.
for he was all wrong-wine is use
'ul an hsplace, aud its place is in the
sick room, and at the communion
Bnt your champion said. in
the debate that "we told the Almich-
tv. to take back his oit. his vine Tor
had no use Tor it," Honesty is
best policy even for Il preacher.
But you say it is no poison. Yet
Physicians tell us tina, alcohol will
ill a man quick as arsinick, and is to
Ill lntents and purposes a poison, and
.himiSts have proved that all the
wines we get, in this country have
rom 10 to "a per cent. of alcohol IN
hem. But most Of the wines used
)y the ancientS were not fcrmented.
md consequently would not intoxi-
ms alcohol IS the product OF fer
nentation, and is the principle Of in
ioxicati)n.
ID. Spig--But he showed that
wine made Noah drunk any how.
Tectotdler-Just so--and left the
story half to!d--the worst kind Of
deception. Preachers know that
Canaan mus, have deceived the old
nan in some way. by mixing drugs
nto his wine, or giving him ferment-
ID instead of un!ermented wine, 9th
why hat terrible curse upon
i'm.
ID. Swig-There does seem to be
something in that | confess.
Teetotaher--CeriainIy. and the aw-
, 1843-05-27

The body of a German named mathew
Layman, was found in a cistern in Gin
cinna.i on the 18th. He bore marks of
violence on his person, and had been
stripped of his clothing and q gold watch.
A man has been arrested and committed
TO Jail on suspicion of being his murder
cr.-Mo. Repub.
, 1843-05-27

IL We discover ali error in the no.
ticc for a meeting at Wm. Shepherds.
Instead of Saturday, read Sunday the
l1th June.
, 1843-05-27

A RELIC OF THE STEAMER PRESIDENT
The Boston Mercantile of the 18th,
stetes that the Revenue Gutter Hamilton,
Captain Sturges, arrived in Boston har'
Dor on Thursday from a cruise.
While at Thatcher's Island; (Cape
Sum Capt. Sturges was informed by the
keeper of the lighthouse, that during
the severe easterly gale last October, a
board, evidently a part of a vessel. was
drifted ashore with the words "Steam-
ship President" cut upon it. The board
was afterwards destroyed or lost; but
from the description given, it seems not
unlikely that this was a part of that i'll
iated ship.
, 1843-05-27

DErALcArIoss.-It appears By the
St. John New Brunswicker, of the 2nd
instant, that the Teller of the Bank OF
British North America, in that city, has
recently been discovered to be default
ter TO the amount of about f600; the
Teller of the Bank of New Brunswick,
TO the amount of fl2l7 lis. Cd; and
the Cashier of the Commercial Bank, to
The ouite RESPECTABLE amount Of
f4325.
, 1843-05-27
CRomwELL.-A letter in the Will

CRoMwELL.-A letter in the Will
mington Republican, from the U. S. frig-
ate Columbia, says: The boatswain's
mate hanged, (Cromwell) was discharg-
ed from this ship but a few days before
we sailed from New York; his old mess
mates say that he often Dragged of mu-
TIMES he had been engaged in, in the
merchant service.
, 1843-05-27

A PrnArE.-A passenger at New
York just from Cuba, says that avessel
arrived from the Canaries, a day or two
before she sailed, with IS passengers.
She reports that when off the Bahama
Banks, she was chased a whole day, by q
piratical looking schooner, manned by
blacks, and nearly overhauled, when at
last the captain of the Spanish vessel
mustered all his passengers as well as
crew, upon deck, armed as thoroughly
as possible, and prepared for a conflict,
when the suspicious stranger, seeing her
decks crowded with armed men, hauled
off and hoisted Haytien %colors. The
Spanish captain has no doubt that she
was a pirate. If so, we shall doubtless
hear from her.
, 1843-05-27

The Boston Post says that the owners
of the Millerite building in Boston, have
applied for insurance on the building for
seven years.
, 1843-05-27

KENTUCKY THIRTY YEA BoNps.-
The Kentucky Commonwealth says
The Governor of this State was author
izedby an act of 1912, to cancel the six
year bonds, the interest Of which is paya-
bic at the State Treasury, by issuing in
stead, thirty year bonds, the interest on
which is payable at New York. There
were about 100000, of the 6 year
bonds issued. The Governor is now
rapidly making these exchanges, charg-
ing, in the exchange, n premium of one
per cent in favor of the long bonds. Wa
mention these facts to explain the ap-
pearance Of the new 80 year bonds
The State is not increasing he. debt, but
simply changing The form Of a part of
the evidence Of it.
NAvAL.-The United States brig Balm
bridge, Lieut.. Commander Johnson, has
gone up TO the Norfolk Navy Yard.
The United States sloop of war Sara
toga, Commander Tattnall, from Ports
mouth, N. H.. arrived at New York on
Saturday the 18th.
The United States sloop of war Ma
rion, Commander Armstrong, from a
cruize was at St. Thomas 80 days since.
The United States ship Of the line
Delaware, Captain McCauley, bearing
the broad pendant of Commodore Nor
ris, arrived at Gibraltar on the 10th A
pril in 30 days from Rio de Janeiro with
out stopping at Madeira and was to sail
next day for Mahon.
The United States frigate Constella-
ton, Com. Kearney, was at Macuo on
the Sd January, jus: arrived from Manil-
Ia.
, 1843-05-27
Ell e. RADICAL,

Sowiins-Green..........siay 27. rs.c.
, 1843-05-27

The PARTY IN PESNsyLvAEIH.-Ihe
Philadelphia Pennsylvania has a letter
from Harrisburg, stating that E. w. Hut
ter has resigned his office of Deputy
Secretary of State. The reason assign
ed for the resignation is, that the State
administration is evidently in the hands
of President Tyler, and that therefore,
"no democrat, who is a high minded and
honorable man, can consent to hold Office
under David R. Porter"
, 1843-05-27

PosT CFFIcE RoDnEnY.-A $500
check which was sent from Philadelphia
to Bangor by mail, vas stolen from one
of the Post-ofice boxes in the latter city.
There is evidence that it reached Ban
cor. A young man named Moses Cor
son presented it at q brokers' office in
Portland, 10 be cashed, on the 10Th in
slant. He has been arrested.
, 1843-05-27

DEpRAmrY.-On the night Of the
9Th inst, we learn from The Albany
Atlas, St. Mary's (Ca'hoIic) Church
in Chapel ST., vas entered and the
chaiice and silver ornaments OF the
altar and the contents of the charity
boxes were taken. The value OF the
pIuador could not have amounted 10
more than 800, but the scoundrel
who took it appeared satisfied. for he
wrote ~itb chalk on the table IN TIE
yes'rv 'Ar words"{ rant no more!
t. N.rraa was entered at ono OF the
-, oul the rascal must have
had KEYS fitting the charity boxes as
only two were hrnken open nns ise
a;hcr three were unlocked.
, 1843-05-27

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoS.-We copy the
following from the Philadelphia United
States Gazette of the 18th: Dana, VS..
the President, Directors, and Company
of the Bank Of the United States; de-
PENDANTS, and James Dundas and others
garnishecs.
: In this case. the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania yesterday pronouncedt their
Judgment in favor of the ASSIGNMENT
male Ivy the Bank of the United States,
dated the 1st of May, lS4l, commonly
known as The assignment made to Sc
cure the Banks of Philadelphia for the
advances made by them to the Bank of
the United States. The validity of the
assignments of tie 7th of June, and 18th
and 9th of September, ls4l, was not
into question, and the court alb
stained from any opinion on their effect.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-02

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SocIErY.-Thursday last
was the hundredh Anniversary of the founding of the
American Philosophical Society, and, in accordance
with the notice previously given, the event appro
pately celebrated by the members of that Institution
which is the oldest scientific Association this side
the Atlantic and like many other matters of interest
and importance, which reflect honor on the name Of
Philadelphia its origin to the active spirit Of Ben
amin franklin. The meeting took place at the Saloon
of the Musical Fund Hall, where, in addition TO the
Society, large number of ladies and gentlemen, in.
GLIDING many specially invited guests from other
places, were present The venerable Peter S. Dupon-
ceau President of the Society," briefly addressed the
assembage in reference TO the purposes of the day. and
was heard with great interest and attention. He was
followed in eloquent prayer by the Rev. Dr.. Lud
low, Provost of the University of Pennsy lvania-aer
which, DR.. Robert NJ. Patterson pronounced dis
course, giving historical sketch Of the Society,
from its earliest commencement, down TO the present
day. embracing great variety Of particulars relative to
the olden time in Philadelphia, connected with her
scientific Institutions and, also gancng at the state
of things, in that respect existing among The
facts, thus presented peculiarly interesting in
various respects and their collection and arrangement,
which has been done in very happy manner, brings
within reach Of the public connected narrative of
period Important as having planted The germ of much
that gives individuality 10 the character of Phladel-
phla. Altogether, this celebration one which de-
serves be remembered forming bright point in
the history of CITY, and pleased TO observe,
that the occasion brought together many OF those
who distinguished in the good work OF maintaining
the claims of the home of Franklin to an honorable
prominence in the pursuits Of scientific research.
lPennsyiyanian.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-02

The Locusrs The seventeen-year Locusts politely
called the Cicada Septcmdeeem,) are upon u.s. During
short trip Of rustication "mounaln- ward, Snap
has has it, from which have just returned, (and du-
ring which, by the way, we saw more I.ocusts than
girls, notwithstanding the aforesaid Snaps nsnua-
lion J we had the pleasure to make their the Locuss)
acquaintance We first them in Orange, where our
attention was attracted rather by the unusual number
OF insects fitting across the road, than by the sngula
rity of their appearance. We happen not to be an
indigenous Virginan, and we should have passed them
as an indigenous insect, but for this circumstance
The Ccada, DC. is worm, bug, or bird, about an
inch and half in length, quite Aldermanic corpo
rosity with duplicate wings, ola very short pattern him
ged on in ludcrous proximity TO lis ears.-l is very
awkward nral navigator-blundering along very much
like young and tlmorus robin, or perhaps more like
Professor Geois flying machine. They are very
easily run doca sportsmen say by decent nag, as
they have not locomotion enough 10 keep ahead nor
sense enough to turn aside On the whole, it is very
poor apology for either bug brd-exibtng album
dant evidence that il is OUT without lis mothers
knowledge.
An intelligent farmer informed that they had ap.
peared in Orange but the day before; and that they
we're extremity green, some allowance should be made
for their extreme youth Their musical powers are
not yet developed; but our friend, who had seen
the twice before, assured that in the quantity, if
not the quality Of their music, they would excel
Orpheus himself. They now coming from the
ground very fast-bushels are poughed up in single
The hogs busy in the work OF exermlnaton,
and they are like to make fat business of Bacon
this fall will bear two prces-corn-fed, say 10 cts; "Lo-
custfed'' I2 fredericksburg Recorder.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-02

When youth, he was remarkable at school for his
quickness, sugacity and energy. After be obtained
mdshipman's warrant in the U. States Navy, he dis.
lingushed himself by his application to his duties,
his knowledge of seamanshP, his general intelligence,
and all the other requisites Of Naval Officer. The
character he maintained, soon brought bin into notice.
and he received the CONNIE ndation Of all the comman-
ders with whom he sailed and passed his
always, we believe, at the head Of his list. When the
Government of Texas determined to organize Navy
they resolved 10 place at its head some active, enter
prising and spirited young officer and forthwith began
10 look around for capable to conduct their
enterprise their choice fell without hesitation, upon
Mr.. Moore, and he was offered the command of the
Texan Navy ImpelIed, by natural and praise wor.
thy ambition, and filled with generous ardor in the
cause of the young Republic, he accepted the dsnc
ton thus conferred upon him, and from that time TO
this has devoted all his talents and energies, through
every misfortune and difficulty, TO the attainment of
the object of his wshes-the honor and triumph of his
adopted country and the success Of that branch of the
public service at the head OF which he is placed.
T.3leIdudriu Ga:etie
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-02

Ball on board the Br0ndypinc.-1he Norfolk Bea
con says, the Ward Room Officers of The u S. frgate
Brandywine now living at anchorage off the Naval
Hospital, gave splendid Ball on Thursday night on
board of this noble frgate. The quarter deck was
converted into ball room, handsome canopy having
been formed of the flags Of all nations The names Of
Washington, in the centre, Tyler, on the right, and
Upshur, OH the left, were seen in gilt letters on the
awning at the after part of the ship, and lights and
ncies were interpreted handsomely decorated
with evergreens. There two fine bands of music
on the occasion-that of the Pennsylvania under Mr.
West and the band of the -discoursing
sweet music. Dancing commenced at an early hour,
and was kept up with great animation, while We had
the pleasure of being present.
One of the most splendid supper tables THAT have
ever seen was set out on the gun deck
The company retired much pleased with the polite.
and courtesy of Com. Parker and the officers Of
the Brandywine
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-02

An eccentric friend who sometimes INDUCES in the
improbable researches of etymolugy, has convinced
himself, if nobody else, that the ancestors of Mr..
Gushing, the Prime first Minister 10 China from the
u S were Of Chinese origin. He says, his position is
proved by the manifest corruption of Chou-Shing (both
Chinese appellaves) into Gushing, Cushing accord
ing the arbitrary rule Of English brevity He halls
this discovery as augury of Mr. Cushings success
in establishing commercial relations with China
the most friendly and lucrative footing and predicts
that he will to his country two or three
years hence like his namesake "Caleb the son of Je.
phunneh," with ia good report. "-.iwjok Herald
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-02

GARDEN SEED.-GAYNoR & LYELL have just received
VI fresh supply of Garden Seeds from the Noh-aso several
different kinds Garden Seeds grown III this State, all oil which
they recommend as fresh and genuine
ARrfCHOKE-Green Globe.
ASPARAGUS-Giant or Dutch
BUNCH BEANS-Broad Windsor, Dwarf Mohawk, Early
Dwarf Mohawk, Extra Early sly Weeks EaIy Yellow sI
Weeks Long Pod Dwarf Red SPECIFIED FRENCH Royal
Dwarf White Kidney.
POLE BEANS-Horicutura Pole Large White Lima Scarle,
Runners, White Dutch Runners ~ -.
BEET-Early Blood Turnp, Early Yellow, French Sugar Long
Blood, Mange Wurtzel.
BROCCOLI-Large Purple Cape
CABBAGE-Battersea, Cromwell, Drumhead Early Buiocks
Heart Dwarf Savoy, Early Sugar Loaf Early YORK. Fiat
runswc Green Cued Savoy Large York, Late Sugar Loaf
Red Picking
CAULIFLoWER-Early and Late Dutch.
CORN--Smith'- Extra Early
CUCUMBER-Eary Frame Early Green Cluster, Long Green
Turkey.
EGG PLANT-Purple
ENDIvE-Green Curled
KAIE-Green Curcd Scotch.
LETTUCE-Brown Dutch, Early Dumhead, Early slesa,
Green Coss, Ice, Large White LOAF. . -
NAsTURTrUM oKRA-Lons and Short.
ONlON-Slver Skin, Yellow Skim
PARSLEY-Curled and Single
PARSNIP-Extra Large, Large Dutch.
PEAS-Rlue Imperial Dwarf Msnowat, Dwarf Green Mar
owf Early Frame Early Bishops Dwarf Extra Early Sinclair
or Washington, Early Warwick Marrnwfat
RADIsI-Biack Spanish, Red Turnp, Long Scarlet, White
Turnp, Yellow Turnip.
Satisfy or VEGETABLE OYSTER.
sPlNAGE-Prckly or Fall, Round Leaved or Summer.
SoUASH-Eary White Bush, Early Yellow Busb Winter
Crookneck Yellow Striped.
TOMATo-Large Red
TURNIP-Eary White Dutch Early Yellow Dutch, Early Car
den Stone Early White Sone Red Top Ruta Baga White Fa
Winter.
ALso-Canary Seed and assortment Of Flower Seed