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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-21

CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! CLOCKS THE sub
~ scriber agent for Messrs. Sperry s. Shaw, OF
New York, for the sale of their celebrated clocks,
has now on hand, at his Segar, Tobacco, and Snuff
Store an assortment Of the various kinds Of wood
and brass clocks manufactured by them, which he
will sell wholesale and retail at the manufacturers
prices. He has two varieties of pillared clocks.
of beautiful pattern, which those wanting neat
mantle ornament, as well useful timepiece, will
do well to call and examine. s
VIM. BLANCHARD,
Between Fuller's and Gaabrun's Hotel, Penn Az
N. B. All clocks sold by w. B. are warranted for
I2 months nov 6--lm
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DLAYING CARDS.-I have lust received, Der
y schr. Sarah from New York, supply Of Lemucl
Smiths formerly Caleb Bartlett) playing cards of
different grades, which am authorized TO SELL as
agent at the manufacturers prices Storekeepers
and others are respectfully invited to call and exam
inc the lot just received Orders from the country,
enclosing the cash or good city reference, will be
promptly attended to. JAMES M. DORSETT
Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy store, Penn avenue,
No. ii east of Gadsby's hotel. nov II
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The following are some Of the choice brands of for
eign importation, warranted genuine
CIGARS
Flora regalia, Ia boxes
Britannia, Ito boxes
Paixhan, lilo and LOO boxes
Plantation, lilo boxes
Leeshore, or Lavuelta La Norma
Cazadores, Ia and l-8 boxes; La Caroline
Canones; Constantia; Nonpareil; Imperial
Principe Perez, l-8 boxes Rendon Principe
Ladies' Havana, 10 boxes
East India Cheroots; CASTILLO or rifle.
SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO.
James gold leaf; Magnolia brand
Aliens honey dew; Robinsons honey dew
Bridges natural leaf; Halsey's gold chop
Pocahontas brand Oronoko natural
Hare's sun cured Wards Capitol brand
Elliot's sweet Hamett's to pound
Murrell's to pound; Dumas to pound
Small plug, various qualities
Snufs of every description
Pipes smoking tobacco &c.
In fact, have every thing in my line to please the
taste Of the most fastidious, all of which will dis
pose Of 10 per cent cheaper than any other wholesale
house in the District.
Grocers, hotel keepers, and others, would do well
to give me CALL as am determined TO sell as cheap
as any in the Eastern cities.
N. b. All goods sold, if not as represented, will
be exchanged, or the money returned.
w. ii. WINTER,
No. 6, east Of Gadsby's, sign of Jim Crow
nov 6-3m
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-21

TX EEP YOUR FEET DRY-H you want dry feet
IN all winter prepare your boots and shoes with
Leather Preservatiye or Oil Backing, which will
render the leather SOFT make it more durable, and
entirely mpervious to water 1t is also excellent for
carriage tops harness. &c. 1t can be had at
tg&e GILMAN,S
nov 5-lm Drug Store, near Browns Hotel.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-21

IMPORTED ClGARS-The subscriber respect
fully informs his friends and the public generally,
that he has, and intends constantly to keep on hand,
large assortment of imported cigars of superior
quality which he warrants to be equal to, if not bet
ter than any to be found in this city, and will also
be sold at low prices for cash. The following are
some of the different brands, viz:
Anchor, Regalia, and several other brands
Britannia La Norma, Cazadora
Lceshore or Layueltabagera, Canones
Constantias, Nonpareil, Imperial
CASTILLO or Rife, FL Desrclo, Ell Laurel
La Esperanza, Estrella, Colon, Primas Geraes
Pescatore, Trabuca, and Principe of several brands
Also on hand a lot of fine chewing and smoking
Tobacco of various kinds, and the most approved
Snus in use to all of which he invites the attention
of the public before purchasing elsewhere.
JOSEPH H. FRANCE,
18th street between d and E streets,
now and I'd door above the Intclligcncer Office.
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nANIEL CAMPBELL, late Polkinhorn s. Campbell,
~ Saddle, Harness, and Trunk maker, Pennsylya-
MIA avenue, five doors east Of Gadsby's hotel, con-
tinues to manufacture Saddles Brides, Carriage,
Wagon, Cart, and Plough Harness, Trunks, Valises,
and Saddle Bags Of all kinds Military equipments
made to order.
w Any Of the above articles furnished at the
shortest notice, and at reasonable prices. nov
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CIGAR, TOBACCO, AND SNUFF DEPOT
" 100000 Cigars Of various brands 50 kegs prime
Cheaviag Tobacco.--The undersigned would respect
fully invite attention to his large and extensive
sortment of Superior Cigars and Chewing Tobacco.
The following are Of the choice brands of for.
eign Importation, warranted genuine
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SPECTACI.ES, SJc.--The subscribers Manufac-
~ turcrs of Mathematical, Optical, and Phlosophi-
cal Instruments, Cat the solicitation Of their riends)
have added to their establishment The article Of Spec
tacles, in every variety Of forms, where glasses of
the best quality, and correctly ground on optical
principles may be had to suit the sight Of neary) all
persons; gold frames made TO ORDER of any pattern,
glasses fitted to old frames, and all work in the line
done in the best manner; where may be had great
~ to $50, Engineers and Surveyors Instruments Of
superior quality, Pocket and other Telescopes, spe
rior Thermometers, in mahogany cases, for halls or
parlors, Barometcrs, &c. Shortly win be published,
in pamphlet form, with plates an Essay on the Human
Eye, showing its defects, and explaining the applca-
ton of Optical Glasses, to its assistance, &C.
PATTEN & SON.
South side Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 6lm between 10th and 18th SIS
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
HOUSE or DELEGATES
THURSDAY. Dec. %.
RESOIUTION

BY Mr. Williams. That Commrite on Banks be
instructed 10 correspond with the Exchange and
Nurih~ ssiern Banks and ascertain from them upon
what terms The said Banks OF either OF them would
exchange tho Stats bonds held by them rsspecti W.
ly. for the stock held BY The Commonwealth in The
aforesaid Banks.
BY MI C0orrs Thai ummiite for Courts in.
quire into the eIpsdIsncy OF amending the law in
relation 10 returns upon executions by consiahles,
so that il may be Law fol when n constable makes re-
turn upon an execution not satisfied. finding no pro.
perry upon which 10 levy the same. 10 make SAID
return before a Justice Of The Peace, within his
District. u2os which snrl Justice shaIl be auIL.orix.
ed to issue ca. m. ia the same manner ~ it ~ now
done by the Clerk Of the County CsurI. and that tho
Constable be authorized To eIeruie said CO. ~. in.
like manner m which said duty is now perform ed
by the Sheriff ;and further. To isqnire whether such
"a change would not relieve The poor man = from I'm.
necessary costs; aud whether any good cause sIists
why such relief should moi be granted.
THE LOAN from THE BANKS.
The Speaker laid belure The House n sommunic.-
'ion from the Treasurer. transmitting the respuns-s
oi the bnnks received up 10 This time. relative 10
the loan Of $3.50 900 to the Sinle.
Bank If the Valley agrees To lend her proportion.
t'ny sin,000) ON the terms proposed. her braach..
concurring.
Exchange Bank-Ihe Mother Bank ut Norfolk
agrees promptly to lend its part. ON the term. pro-
posed.
The Richmond Branch proposes TO loan il. mo
portion. To be repaid by Ihs 18th day Of Dscember
The Petersburg branch agrees To loan j.. part, on
condition that 1t be repaid on The I5h December,
Is43.
The Farmers Bunk. for itself. declines making
tho loan on the terms proposed; but would not oh.
Ject To loan its proportion on The terms Of the last
ioan' l e.. II the Stale repay the loan ON The 18Th of
D~cccmber.
The Branch Of The Farmers Bank at Pstenburg
responds that iis condition is such thai il cannot
advance any part Of he loan.
The Bank OF Virginia agrees TO lend its proper.
Iinn ON The i6Ims prop'sed. but Cannot speak Enr
IT'S branches. which have been Written to. but moi
heard from.
The ansN ers Of the other bank. have moi ham
received.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
EIlract Of Q Ltter f,on Rishn.nd. dn,.a

re %. ls42.
In the Legislature little been don. sIcep Of 10
prepare business in committee. and now abou, hall
the members are absent spending the hol:day,-no-
thing Of any interest will come up before the Ist OF
January. whom we will get fairly under way m the
house. ! have given the Clsrksblrgh and Wh oe ling
road subject my m vat %unrcmirung attention, but, I
am compelled to shy. without ary hsrering pro.pec,
Of success, not bscsrse the Hpurs. under other cir.
eums'ance', would not feel favorably disposed. bu,
simply because the treasury 10 not only exhausted.
bat the State has bean CON pslled to borrow this
white r s3SO.0OO TO pay mp arronrages and current
demands. II there il any chance. It will be on tho
principle suggested in the memorial Of tho Board of
Trade. viz: Of granting a portion Of the revenue Of
the counties interested. for a time towards the object.
To our agreeable surprise. we, Cha i. the WhiR,)
get along this session moro sra nthly than NE did
last whsn we hal a melgre IN ,jnrrIy Of spme three
or four. They have now so large = majority. that
the more liberal aad magnanimous Of the party are
disposed to act. aad generously do. fully. In dis
iriciing the state W. shall have sumo difficulty,
though l think less in fixing ou r.. than perhaps any
other IN the west. IL seems 10 bs conceded thal
we must take either Wood OF II tndolph in addition
to our present number Of counties. and politically
considered | think il mSkes little difference. u6;e6
Iii were not for dis,ricling the State, and the rri,l
OF an impeachment against Judge Scuu. which is
expected to be tedious think we would get through
in a month. I think We will not DO later in any event
than the LIST March.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
THE BANKRUPT LAW-No.

We have, in our preceding numbers,
attempted to satisfy the minds OF our
readers that the bankrupt law should be
retained as q permanent part Of our sys.
tom Of legislation, because it will prove
to DO a n ecessary and salutsry restraint
upon credit and a barrier against over
trading; because j: protects creditors a
gainst fraud and secures to them pay
ment in just proportion; because it re-
duces the regulations Of the mercantile
system Of the whole Union 10 uniformi.
tyj because il affords relief 10 the hon.
est insolvent; because il stimulates the
creditor to prudence and the debtor 10
industry aad honest dealing; and be-
cause the States, by their individual leg.
islation, caRnot accomplish the same
ends. We have not spoken Of tho OBJ
lection hat the law is unconstitutional
Admitting It's truth it is not a sufficient
reason for = repeal. For the question
viii soon be discussed before the Su.
prsme court and decided by that tribu.
nal. II tbe law is in fact opposed to the
constitution, that Court will prom ounce
II invalid and il will no longer have Of.
taotjs that the repeal would b~e'unnsces.
sary. We have also Sustained from dis
cusaing the details Of the system. II
we have proved that It's Fundamental
priaoiPiss are proper 10 be retained, sx-
pcrienco and The wisdom Of Congress
viii supply the 5o1s-fs arI corrset the
Ctulis Of i's details
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
ID o = G IL i ID q.
BY THE GOOD INTENT LINE.
GREAT FIRE IN NEW YORK.

" dc GoTh C0uFlcr, DCc. 80
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE FIv LARGE STORES
BURNT -Loss $3.50 900. About ten O'clock
last night a fire broke out on the corner of Wafer
and Fletcher streets. in The store Of Messrr. Swim
and Nirholl. Hat and Fur dealers, whirh proved
more destructive IN iIs effects than any that hs, oc.
CURED for some lime past.
The wind Was blowing in the direction Of Mai.
den lane, and the flames taking that course before
they were subJued. in addition 10 The building a.
bove mentioned, that kept by MI. -, NasIie,i
instrument maker, l56 Water street, d ID. Phil
lips. Funiers. No 1913 Maiden lane. corner Of Water
street, by Howe md Co. Shoe store. No. 1911. bv
Smith, Wiighi& Lyon, Ssddlers No 1913 ny Leeds
d. Thayer ~druggists. Druggists. I'd J. b. Smith d.
W Varnishers, No l2T Maiden lane. were near
ly all burned down. The build ing in Fletcher Of.
next TO that whers the fire brok. out. and which
was connected with The store Of Messrs. Smith.
Wright & Lyon. en- Maiden lane. was also eOusu-
med. All the eIeriions Of The Firemen could ma
prevent the q mes crossing Maiden lane and
breaking out in The Store ola. r. Marvin d Co.
IJ2 Maiden lane. but by great eIeFiions. their raw,
ages were confined 10 the upper story,
The portion Of the loss borno by the insur,ar.
companies ia this city is 90 we'll divided around that
1t viii not fall very heavily on any ono Of them.
StNtny-fNe IbOuSsId dollars insured by Vsrious
companies.
RIVER NTELLIGENCE-Ths river i, .uI
falling slowly. with 6 OF 7 feet in the channel out.
We learn by tho Express Mad. that the Sciolo
valley which was sgIUund ~ Battery Rock. has
been got off safe.
The Vicksburg Sentinel states that the S B Star
OF The West collapsed q Hue at Liverpool, on tho
fazoo river. by which several persons were severe
~ injured; two Oi tho deck hands are ~ badly seal.
ded rs IL render their recovery doubtful.
CIR Cor. Ian q
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
WHEELING AND PITTSBURGH

CREDET.-The Pittsburg Gazette man i,
making himself merry about our pro-
Posal that the city of Wheeling issue
her bonds to the amount Of two hundred
thousand dollars. He ridicules the idea
that they could be sold, or hat the in
terest would be paid on them.
Keep cool, young man. The best
proof OF the pudding is in the eating,
and that you may have a good slice for
your dinner, or a little information
should you desire to turn stock broker,
we quote an extract of a letter from the
agent OF the rothchilds' in Philadelphia
TO the Treasurer Of this city in April
last. He says:
al am instructed by the Messrs,
Rothchilds, TO tender you their thanks
for the p~romptness with which your
bonds with them have been met, and 10
say that they consider them among the
most valuable in the United States.n
Will you please, sir, TO put that in
your pipe, take u Whit or two; then try
to buy q breakfast with a Pittsburgh
shin plaster, or a Pennsylvania relief
note, predicated on State stock Can
you do il, Ell Can you sell Pennsyl.
vania stock in England. or on the con.
tineni for three brass farthings on the
dollar! All ! Mr.. we have two impor.
sant pieces Of advice to give you that
will, perhaps, be of benefit to you, here
after. The first is, "Never thro W stones
while you are in a glass house" The
oiher-should you ever have occasi on &c
60 to a European capitalist to negotiat,
loan for Pennsylvania or Pittsburgh
be sure and call in the evening, when h,
has his slippers on. 1t is said they dc
not hurt nigh so bad as a boot.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

We commence, to-day, publishing
VIM Cost Johnson's Developments OF
his plan for the payment Of the State
debts, and shall continue them until fin
ished. 1t is, to our mind, the only prac
ticable means OF paying off these debts,
and we highly approve OF it. We think
the citizens of Wheeling, as well as 9th
er places, ought to second the views,and
we therefore suggest n public meeting
on the subject.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
FIRE N MARINE INSURANCE. Goa

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. Goa,
the meeting OF the Stock holders of this
institution on Monday evening the fol-
lowing persons were chosen directors
for the current year.
Jacob S. Shriver, Samuel Neol, S.
Brady, VIM. Paxton, Jno. Goshorn, Jas.
y. Caldwell, Robt. Crangle, VIM. Elem.
ming and Thomas Johnson.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

Nv which themselves enacted, on IN.
rretence hat the people demand the re
zeal.
OF one thing those gentlemen may
est assured. They have already incur
red the full responsibility Of passing
hat law lfthey now render il odious
they must bear a full share Of the obi
nm. Their votes for the repeal will
lot retrieve them. For If il is a bad
aw now, it was much worse when
t was passed. The condemnation Of
heir first act will be uone the lighter,
or this futile and contemplate folly, at
he last.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

MoNoNGAuELA -Wo noticed on Mon
day two loads Of merchandise, which
had been FIRST destined for Brownsville,
and was brought here, because the No
nongsheIa was not nuvigabIe. Another
load Of 5000 lbs. was brought here
yesterday morning, from the same cause.
Il was shipped Immediately.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

Our subscribers and customers Of all
descriptions, are reminded that on the
first Of the year is our usually time for
settlement. We shdil be round among
them early as possible, during this week
certainly, and W erpish to hare a settle.
ment with every man with Shom we
have accounts.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

The House Ut Delegates has dons bu, l;,,r. -.
ness This week. There has scarcely been an
rum Pre'enI-nnny Of the members having pros,.d
by The holydsysto pay g visit 10 their families. Tbs
work will begin in earnest next week. and eon,i..
ne until about the middle Of March-Riek VA,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

AID giving a sed. up the chimney he rose.
te sPtang 10 his sleigh. TO his ,eom gave a whistle.
And s~sy they all Ge~ hko The down Of a thistle;
But ! head him crclaim. ere he drovs on, Of .ish,.
Happy New Year 10 all, and to all q good nieh,."
G. & MOORE.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

FiRs IN CLARksBUsGH.-The ePoin,
Mills" in C~larskburg. belonging to Mr..
JAMES A. DUNCAN: were de ,troyed by
fire on Wednesday morning OF last
week. Loss estimated at $4,000.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

OBIFUARY-Depauod This life sihis rs.,d.srs.
IN Harrison county on The 2eih inst, ~ he ay,h
year Of his ngs, BENJAMIN REEDER, Esa.
tie represented. 81 successive periods. thsI souu
" ~ ihe House Of Delegates. and held for m,nv
yenm ihe Office Of Marshall IN the U 3 Court Ter
~ We"s'h D's''ici Of Fifginia, upon The 6ni g.
Enlistment Of ths Court lie vas = 49, AZ a.
iois %in'eguiyi possessed . sound snd d-iseriminsrnv
mFo' and was warn IN he ~susehmsnis 70 Jsa.rs.
MAN Republicanism.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04
NORTH WESTERN RAM

At on election lfor Directors Of this institution ,
held yesterday al the banking house. the following
gentlemen were elected fr the dnsuinE year viz:
Archs Woods. wm. Parton, Neil M,Nsvh,.n
Daniel Steenrod. A.. p. Woods.
Appointed By hs Govsraov-Z. J.cob. Tho,
Johnson. Thos PAUL.. d. Crugsr.
HsAs6argh BraHeh.-Elsctsd. D.. Brown, r.
Scott. VIM Tar. Jos. Cist.
ParkersbHrgh B~raneh-Elecisd. wm. 3. c,,a.
neT, y. Cook VIM. Tsn, Edward TrseswsIi.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

ILLlNOlS.-Up TO the latest dates, the Relief
La" was under discussion in The House. As report.
ed u isl virtual bar TO the collection Of ali d.bt,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

D
A VISIT FROM ST NICHOLAS.
Twas the eight before New Year, when all ,hro'
the house
Not a creature was stirring. not even q mouse.
Ths stockings were hung 10y the chimney with care
Ia hopes that ST Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds.
While visions Of sugar Plums danced Ihro' their
heads
And mamma in her 'kerchieL and I in my can,
Had just settled our brains for a Ia ing winter nap
When out on ihs lawn there arOse such a ~clater.
] 'pnng from the bed 90 soc what wac the matter
Away 10 the window I no~ like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon. on The breast Of The new.allen snow.
Gave the lusiro Of 'aid-day 10 objects below;
When, what 10 my wondering eyes shsuld appear,
Bot q miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With q little old driver, 90 lively and auitk.
J knew in a moment IL must be 81 Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers lhey came,
And he whisllsd. and shouted, and called them by
name,
Now. Dnsher. nov. DanceE now, Prsbcer, now
Yixeni
On! Comet on Cupid, on Donder, and Blircn-
To the top Of the porch! 90 The top Of The wall!
Now. dash away dash away dash away air.
A. the leaves that before The Wild hurricane Nv.
When they meet with an obsiscls. mount to The sky.
- up 70 me hOuse-lup the courseTs they hoW,
With The sleigh full OF toys-and 81 Nicholas tool
And then ins twinkling I heard on the roof
The Piansing and paving Of each li1s hoof
A. drew IN my hssd. and was turning around.
Down the chimney 81 Nicholas came with a bound;
lie was dressed ell IN for. from his head To his foot.
Aud his clothes were all ianishod with ashes and
sOoi;
A bundle Of ioys he bad flung on hs back.
And he looked like . psJlar just opening his pack.
His eyes-hoU thoy twinkled. his dimples, hos.
merry
Ills cheeks were like roses. his nose like a cbsrrv.
Ills droll little mOuth was drawn up like a bow.
And Ire beard on his chin ss white a. tho spov,
The stump Of pipe he held tight in hrs teeth.
And the smoke, % sncirclsd his head like , y,s,tb
tie hsd q broad face and q lmls round b, Ito
That shook. when he laughed, like a bowl Gll NJ
jolly.
lie was chubby end plump; . right jolly old elf.
And lsughed whenl saw him, in spite Of mvs.lc
A wink 81 his eye. and = twist Of his head.
Soon gave me TO know I bad nothing % drsod
Tie spoke not . werd, bot wen, straight 10 hi, vo,t.
And alled al the stockings, then iurseJ with /,
JERK.
And laying hs finger aside ofbis nose,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

J f VIII .rIon.-
send you . copy Ofa New Years piece. written
by c c Moore. Esq. on the occasion Of visit from
st Nicholas Oh New Years Eve n you do not
think it too late. please give it an insertion, and
oblige your friend. s.
A VISIT FROM ST NICHOLAS.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-01-04

Col. CHARLIE CARROLL.
Doughoragsn Manor. Maryland.