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The Whig standard., 1843-11-29
PERIFOC.aL, OR AMERICAN PERISCOPIC
SP E G. T A G. /, ES.

SUPERIOR to any other kind in use, constructed
~ in accordance with the philosophy of Nature, in
the peculiar form of CON CAVO-CONVEX
ELLIPSES; admirably adapted to the organs of
Sight, and perfectly natural to the Eye; afording
altogether the best artificial help the human vision
ever invented They are manufactured only by II.
M. PAINE s. Co., Massachusetts,, and can be obtained
in this city of
S. MASI,
AT his store on Pennsylvania avenue, near Gadsbys,
to whom we have consigned large assortment, suit
ed to every age and condition of the eye.
The Perifocal Glasses can be used for the greatest
length of tme either by day or night, with perfect
ease when selected to suit the state of the eye and
never cause that giddness Of the head, unpleasant
sensation to the eyes, that many experience from
using the common kind, but tend to strengthen and
Improve the sight; as will be by the numerous
testimonials from those who have used them, which
can be examined by calling as above. Is- Perfocal
Glasses put into other spectacle frames
N. b. All persons not satisfied with these Glasses
Alternating trial of them particularly requested
to have them exchanged until suited.
JAS. KILBURN,
nov 25-lm Agent for the Manufacturers.
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

In fact we will hardly let the Wings make a
decent show offght. We will only allow them
Vermont and little Rhoda to make stand in
Frankfort Yeoman.
You are too s'ingy, gentlemen. Do allow us
Georgia. Pray give US North Carolina. We
beg you to let us have Maryland. We beseech
you to grant us Ohio. We implore you to vouch-
safe to US Tennessee. And oh ! on "the knees
Of our spirit" we humbly supplicate you to spare
US Kentucky !-LouisuHe Journal.
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

The Hon. John ]. Criltenden arrived at Wheel
ing on Thursday afternoon, on MS way to Wash
ington. The Gazette says:
"Due notice having been given that MIR. G..
had consented to address the Clay Club, at an
early hour the City Hall was filled to overflow
ing by good men and true. When Mr. Crillen-
den was announced, the hall rang with the
shouts of our citizens, and the utmost spirit and
enthusiasm was every moment manifested. Mr..
C.'s speech throughout was the happest effort
to which we ever listened, being replete with
sound and unanswerabe argument.
Mr.. C.'s illusions to Harry Of the West were
peculiarly eloquent and well timed, and were
received by the assemblage with tremendous
and long continued cheering.
s'After Mr.. c. had concluded and received un-
bounded applause, the Club on motion, gave
three laundering cheers for HARRY CLAY, and
then adjourned"
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29
GRAND SCHEME.

&C, &C, &c, &C,
Is Number Lottery--l3 Drawn Ballots
Tickets Sl0-Haves $5-Quarters 40 So
Certificates OF packages 26 Whole Tickets $40 90
DO do 26 Half do 40 90
DO do 26 Quarter do IS 90
For Iickets and Shares and Certificates of Packages in
the above Splendid Lottery-address
J. q. GREGORY & Co., Managers,
Washington City, ID. G.
IsAn account of the drawing will be sent i'm
medlaely after it is over, to all who order tickets
from US, nov l5--dtd
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

"OLlvER OLDscHooL" has greeted his friends
and the patrons Of the United States Gazette, on
Saturday, with his first letter Of the Session.
Mr.. Sargent has won reputation by these let
ters which he may be proud Of; he has written
272 Of the series, and we do not believe that a
larger amount Of political research can be found
in any other productions Of similar size When
we consider the hurried manner in which they
must be written, and the many Inconvenience
under which person labors when away from
the comforts of his own study, dressing gown
and slippers, the only wonder is, that anything
possessing the interest of the "Oliver Oldschool !"
letters can be produced May Oliver live to see
the realization of his hopes and wishes, in the
Inauguration Of Henry Clay on the 4th Of March,
1845. Won't divers letter Of that date be a
Bugle Blast ?-Philadelphia Forum
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

nANIEL CAMPBELL, late Polkinho,n 8, Campbell,
u Saddle, Harness, and Trunk maker, Pennsylya-
MIA avenue, five doors east of Gadsbys hotel, CON
tnues to manufacture Saddles, Brides, Carriage,
Wagon, Cart and Plough Harness, Trunks Valses,
and Saddle Bags of all kinds. Military equipments
made to order.
~ Any of the above articles furnished at the
shortest notice. and at reasonable prices. nov
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

EAMILY GROCERlES.-Deemng lengthy cat
Il alogue in my line of business unnecessary,
assure the public have just received, and have con-
stantly on hand, a fresh supply of choice GROCE-
RlES, CROCKERY, &c., all Of which am prepared
to sell as cheap Ito you housekeepers and to you til
lers of the soil, from whom solicite call as he
who sells the cheapest in my line.
]. D. MORGAN,
nov 2J-eo3t next TO the corner of Sd st & Penn av
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

q PARKER'S FANCY STORE, Pennsylvania
p. avenue, beiceen 9th and 10Th streets, Washington
GLOVES, COMES BRUSHES, PERFUIIERY Sc.
S. PARKER having just returned from the North
with complete and full assortment OF goods in his
line, consisting in part, as follows:
LONES.-Best Paris Kid Gloves, tsizes num-
bered) for Ladies and Gentlemen's
COMBS.-Shell, Buffalo, and English horn Dress
ing, Tuck, Twist, and Side Combs.
Ivory and Buffalo Fine-tooth Combs
HAIR RUStlES-English, French, and Ameri-
can Hair Brushes, containing 500 different patterns
large assortment of Tooth and Nail Brushes
Badger hair Shaving Brushes
PERU VERY One case of LUBIN'S fine ex-
tracts for the Handkerchief, containing the extract
OF almost every fragrant flower
One case Of genuine German Cologne, (Farina, no
mistake)
One case Of Hair Oil, Mnlle de Beuf. and Poma-
tum, for the grorth, softenng and bcautifying the
HUMAN HAIR
One case of Fancy Soaps an excellent article for
The toilet
Odozen large and small Jars of genuine Guerlain's
Sharing Cream, to which would particularly call
the attention of those Gentlemen who shave them
selves, as assure those who do not use it that they
are behind the times.
The above list comprises but very small portion
to receive monthly, all of which we determined to
sell cheaper than the cheapest and the Public may
rest assured that we shall endeavor to maintain the
reputation we have earned for keeping the " YER Y
BEST GOODS.n nov 28-Gtif
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SPLENDID LOTTERY
Capital $4,000 Dollars r!

On Saturday the 9th December, l843, the splendid
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, No SO,
WILL BE DRAWN AT ALEXANDRIA, d. c.
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29
IITHEN WILL THE PUBLIC CEASE TO BE
Wv uILMRIIls GED2--p NJ.

IWHEN WILL THE PUBLIC CEASE TO BE
w HUMBUGGED?-P. w. BROWyNl.NI,, Mer-
chant Tailor, in opposition to all humbuggers, most
respectfully requests members of Congress and stran
gers visiting the CITY, not to purchase their clothing
before calling to examine his large and superior stock
of French and English Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vest
ngs of the latest styles he prepared to prove to
them, that he is selling the same Itice Of clothing
from 90 to 25 per cent cheaper than certain dry
goods storekeepers that wish to take the trade out Of
the talors' hands by holding out false pretences to
the public. that they selling suits Of clothes from
$40 to $2O cheaper than they be purchased else
where. Iwant TO know how it is possible for any set
of men that have no practical knowledge Of the bus
ness to sell cothes cheaper than practical tailors
men that know no more about making coats than they
know about laying brck--notw outstanding all their
arrangements with the celebrated tailors to cut and
make their clothes and their great facilities for buy
ing goods, unless they have facility for buying with
out paying for thema am determined to undersell
them, and not to sacrifice my trade to such an ava
ricious set of men until the last dollar is gone All
/ ask is for you to call and examine for yourselves
A SHORT LIST OF PRICES.
Dress coats, good wool-dyed black, S5
DO do super l3
Do do beautiful article, French or English, 90
Beautiful Cloth Cloaks 90
The above goods will be found ready made, or, is
preferred, he will make to order at the same pricef
every article, in proportion with the above prices TO
complete gentleman's wardrobe.
il Between Sd and a streets, Granite row.
ROOMS TO RENT.-Six furnished Chambers
and parlcr NV stn
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

NARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS;
IL THOMAS PURSELL, Importer has The plea
sure Of informing his friends and the public gene
rally that he has just received by late arrivals from
Liverpool and other sources,
ll3 packages Of tho above articles Of the newest
patterns and shapes
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks, in sets
of 81 pieces and separate
German and Britannia Table and Teaspoons, and
Walters
Plated and Brass Candesicks and Shutters and
Trays
Looking glasses, Castors, English and American
Tea and Coffee Sets
Coffee Urns covered and uncovered Pitchers, SC.
Astral Hall. Side, Liverpool, Solar, and Reading
Lamps and Wicks, Of all sizes
Also, Southworths Patent Lard Lamp
All of which will be sold wholesale and retail, as
low and on as good terms as at any other establish
ment.
Goods assorted in the original packages, Pipes in
boxes, Window Glass Of assorted sizes, al very low
prices, Stoneware at reduced Factory prices
The subscriber has The agency of Britannia man
ufactory, which enables him to sell those articles at
reduced prices He solcits call from his friends
and the public generally at his store Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Browns hotel.
nov 2S-lm THOMAS PURSELL
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YEAST SUBSTITUTE superior in every respect
i to the ordinary Yeast now in use, for making
Rolls, Buckwheat Cakes, Loaf Bread &C., for sale,
with directions forusc, ut GILMAN'S
nov 27 Drug store.
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

WUSIC MUSIC, MUSIC !-GARRET ANDERss
Ill SON, agent Of Atws Music Repertory New
York, has just received large assortment Of Atws
most popular music.
G. A. will be constantly in the receipt of the latest
publications, and will be happy to receive orders for
Music published at any other establishment in the
country.
He respectfully solics strangers visiting the city
and the citizens generally to call and examine his
collection, which will be sold at the New York prices
Between llth and 18th str'ts, Pennsylvania avenue
nov 24--2aw6w
r FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT-The sub
scrber offers for rent furnis he'd the entire upper
part with kitchen, of the three story house where
he keeps store.
To family or mess who desire comfort that is,
who wish to keep house and have every thing in their
own way, it would be well to call and examine the
premises.
Location next to the corner of Sd street and Penn.
avenue J. B. MORGAN.
nov 25-co3t
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

SPECTACLES, &c.-The subscribers, Nanufac-
- turers of Mathematical, Optical, and Philosophi-
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
variety of Mathematical Drawing Instruments from
~ to $50, Engineers and Surveyors Instruments of
superior quality, Pocket and other Telescopes supe-
ror Thermometers, in mahogany cases, for halls or
parlors, Barometers &c Shortly will be published,
in pamphlet form, with plates, an Essay on the Human
Eye, showing its defects and explaining the applca
ton of Optical Classes, to its assistance, &C.
PATTEN s. SON.
South side Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 6-lm between 10th and Ilth SITS.
The Whig standard., 1843-11-29

ROOMS TO RENT.-Six furnished Chambers
and one ParlCr over my store. nov 17-ifeetf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25
THE pEorlG WILL EsNG.aEa

That Tie Wings are crtenvo.irg - eAcr public IN
dguueu asa'fs, The Tax Bill OF the !ls I.-sisa,ure,
.yen notorious t.,a: they wonld offer nothing
Ike substitute but like "hes.s with heads
opposed the Democratic delegates in every step they
moved towards liqudat:ng th- debts Of the State.
The ProrLx WILL REMEMBER, that TO turn theiT
attention from the true facts OF the case, the Wings
charge the Democrats with ropudtating :! per cent. nj
the State Sucks by taxing The same; whcn noto
ons fact that nas been tie ccsiom Of several Of the
Wing States tax State bonds roG, time iinmemorul.
We cite Massachusetts, example (eho, uniortu.
naely, has always been Federal till recently
TnE People WEI REMEMBER, that the last Legs
iature had more important business 10 transact, than
any that has convened since the first after the
Constitutions aud yet It's session ashnt two days ION.
ger than is Immediate Wing predecessor,-and could
have been rendered much shorter, If few holes had
been punched m the Wing w;nd bags ty the peoples
keeping them at nome.
THs rEcrLE WILL REagmuEE, that the Wings
preach doctrine and practise rnother; for whiis
they fnd fault with he Democrats II The Legislature,
for taking long time 10 do gea. deal OF business,
they shy word atout tie Wigs 81 The last
ConeresS which took such long time we can count
il, IL months or s,l-io do Hatt'rg.
The PLnrLE VIII REMEMBER, t!ia. tie Tax bill IS
"npen ana above beard, -:o,hing is concealed-!t
asks maney direety ior specific purpose; il pass
ed by Democrats, and should be Supported ly every
man who loves The honor oil Virginia; while ''und.r
the Infamous Tariff law Ike Wings have sadded upon
you. You paying more Oh every plough
you bay, than tre Increased tax many an acre of
land. Oh every garment on furnish year slave,
than the FIX additional cents the State requires. You
are taxed, the salt wterewi you your food
the sugar you Use III your drnsson the clothes
that you from head 10 ioot-scarcc GIT from
the bounty OF Providence TO man-sca!ce reward
won BY your labor, hut comes To you bmrdened with
taxes imposed by Indirect and lnsid,ous legislation
And yet, the authors of these very imros,ons, who
have so abused the power OF Federal ,oxation you
,nodeslly required 10 yield the privilege Of meeting
out your State burdens likewise. >
fP.;srSIurn BeDuLttcau
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25
COMMUNICATED.


COMMUNICATED.
The Spartan Band Of ne city ri EieAmoad to tic
Rcscac.
An adjourned meeting Of the Democratic Republi-
cans Of the city of Richmond held at the
Concert Room Saturday night the 22nd Of April, lc43,
Col Francis Wicker, Chairman, and John Lynch Sec
Rotary.
Francis W Scott Of Caroline, John F. Wiley of A me.
lia and John w Jones of the county Of Chest crisd
being present. were called upon and essyely ad
dressed the meeting.
Thomas Richie offered the following resolution,
which una,u mousty adopted
Rcsoired That the thanks OF this meeting be pre-
sen,ed by the Chairman, TO William q. Brown OF 'he
county of Preston and TO B. NJ Francisco OF the coun'
t. of LOUISA for the Observation-Disclosures they have dis
PLAYED in withdra wing from the canvass and refusing
to endanger the success of the Republican party
Robert G. Scott, Carter NJ. Braz,on, Thos Richie,
James A. Seldom ard Samuel d. Denoon severaily ad-
dressed the meeting.
On Mr.. Riichies motion, it was
Resolcsd, That, when this meeting adjourn, 1t ad'
ouru 10 meet again on Wednesday evening next, al
half past seven o'clock, at the Exchange Concert
Room.
On motion, it
Resoued, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and Pu5!'sneo
in the papers OF this city.
On motion of Robert T. Wicker,
The meeting then adjourned
Jony LYNCH, Secretary
This meeting was very interesting. The Concert
Roor, of the Exchange Hotel was filled with very
respectable and orderly Company, many oil them
Wings Most Of the addresses eloquent and
stirring. The short appeal Of John w. Jones was
beautiful and touching, and his alIusion to orr States
Rights Flag, which though tat,ered and torn by The
many assaults which had been made upon Il, was ye'
ample enough to embrace every patriot in Us ioids
was admirably delivered Dir. Francis Scott Of Caro-
line spoke in his best manner. lie assured us oil The
success of our cause in Caroline. Others told Us OIL
cheering letters which they had received from Buck
in CHAM, Prince Edward, and elsewhere The meeting
adjourned till Tomorrow night, when we hope again se
meet the indomitable Spartan Band Of Richmond.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25

THE WING ADDRESSING ~.

+, close connexion and indeed as one OF the che
,i',o,s of the Protective Tariff, is found the thrd
r1nd scheme of the Wing par,y,he proiet of Ds'r
bung the proceeds arising from The sales Of The put
10 lands among the States of this Union The warmth
md earnee,ness with which this scheme is advocated
.he labor bestowed upon its vlndlca'ion and The go
- ;,e oto,tiou nGicat les as ''strong card rs one
IF the issues upon which The Wings will chiefly rely
in heir appeal before the country. The dexEoas app
cation OF this policy in making serve the double pur
nose OF afofdng beth csctioneerng capital and AID 10
Protective Tariff, in carefully conceans lis evils
"a lis demoralizine tendencies and in urging upon
ncople oppressed with debt, tc embrace it and relieve
ali their pressing necessities, adds another laurel to
'be chaplet which the Wings have already upon
the field Of tactics policy more attractive, yet in
sidious, more allurng 10 a people plunged IN debt
net more dangerous and ruinous to their permanent
interests, has not before been generated by the Wing
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25
COMMUNICATED.


discover in ast Tuesdays Enquirer, the Essay over
the signature Of Appomaitox, in winch an error DC.
cure in the sentence, "But Mr. Toer says" 1t should
read thus. sEnt Mr.. Toler, leaving cut The word
"says' for the writer only designed appeal 10 Ire
individual '.Nr. 1oter,'' 10 SHOW him, tlo, if tariff,
say Of per cent. chearened the article to the con-
sumer, then, surely would be udcous to go
Tor wo three, ten PEI cent. duty Therefore, as be
~ tariff man. he should be consisten;-A tariff that
chcaprns ought to be urged economical, and what
ever is economical is certainly judicous consequently,
hlr Toer, you ought TO insist upon very high tarH
all The TINE, and say, only go for JHde'0as
,arig, &C.
Please correct the error, by showing that Tie word
Gays, after "Mr. Toer, ought not TO have appeared
in the article and obiige
Your friend and obedient servant.
APpON.TTOA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25

Hon. JouN b. DAwsog. This gentleman has been
appointed by President Tyler, Postmaster Of this city,
in place o Gen WIN. Dsbuys, resigned Any remarks
vi might make regarding the character standing of
Gen Dawson, his fitness for any trust which mag be
conided 10 him, would be wholly supcrhuous, i, being
well and generally understood that he is deservedy
OF the most popular gentlemen IN the State.
Cen D. has accepted the appointment, and will enter
upon the duties Of his office Immediately.
", 1nrH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25
EOk TIE E-NQLIRER.
or VOTERS UNDER THE AMENDED
CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA;

H.
QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS UNDER TIE AMENDED
CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA;
lA-Those haring The right Of suffrage ander the former
lc,cs and Constitution.
every ,rhite mule citizen of the commonwealth
resden, therein, aged twenty years and upwards
being qualified to exercise the right OF Suffrage, &C
cordng to the former Constitution ana laws see
l4,h section article 3d of the Constitution o. l3'u
page 2ls, of the Supplement to the REVISED oooe
The class of voters described above are peculiar
now TO the city of Williamsburg and borough oil NOT
folk, where those who have served an apPfen"cssnp
to any trade or calling within the city or borough oI
period of years, and have attained ,'e age OF
twenty one, and continue 10 RESIDE w'nh 'ha'oy OF
borough, have the right to vote
2ad-FreekoiderS.
"And every such citizen being possessed or whose
tenant for years at will at suteranc', is possessed
of an estate Of freehold in land, of the value OF twenty
FIVE dollars, aud assessed TO be- u any assessment
thereof be required 6y tao unless his e sha' nave
come TO him by DESCENT DEVISE marriage, OF nis'ias e
settementD having been possessed OF eh'''eo 'of
six months, shall be qualified to vote Tor meoefs OF
The General Assembly in the county, Guy Town, OF
borough, respectively, wherein such lana sneh ne
rSame article and section of the Const'tut'oh.J ny
law it ia provided that if tho land rs situated IN Two
or more countless and be not sufficient 10 en'.ie nun
to vote in all the countless the vote snah oe s've" IN
tina, county where the greater part OF the iaho eS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25

AND FOR SiIE.-The Estate which slrs. Iavinia G..
h smith is for SALE lies the county Lou
sa of the Aorihuu! crlan md the Ek and
ans twelve hundred The remarkably
hy buildings generally coed r,rar and Tire land well
ADAPTED growth Of cofn wheat ana Persons
rg Premises reirucs . William q. Smith,
SPOT Tor application made
the ul,scI.teF. Address, iaGo:fr Court-l'ouse.
l.. ". CALLS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-25

"PixcKxEy DErEArED.-We were in error yes:er-
day. announcing the reelection Of the Southern apos-
tate, Henry l.. Pnckney, in the Charleston district
We had not advered 10 the fact, that other parishes
than Charleston comprised within the electorate
By the Southern Patriot Of The votes n
other parishes we find that Legare has ma ores which
will outweigh Pinckney's. The Patriot says:
COVE learn that letters IRON St, Johns, Berkeley,
state, that Mr. Legares majority in that p'r'S. rs ex-
pec,ed TO be very large-there cannot therefore, be
any doubt of his election TO Congress from this dis
trct'
"P s The Patriot OF the 14th says
"sihere was probably no poll held IN ST James San
lee the only place of election 10 be heard from, we
understand that both the managers sick. Mr.. Lee
gares majority over Mr. Pnckney, on this supposion,
is therefore FIFTY EIGHT.
Wewil, see in the result of the election whether r
Bolts will be saved from the fate which the Wing in.
voked for Mr. pnckncy, by the same class Of voters
by whom the Whig al first supposed Mr. T. was saved
We have purposely avoided comments on the ex-
tracts from the Wing Let the reader make them Tor
HIMSELF ia Ne
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Aplil IS

~ oTCE-Ean away from the smsrrihr living five m,Gs
IL Of RoxboucI Person toUrv. Moth Caroina
Monday night, l7Ih inst three I6Enit H. PETER
and EDMUND. Dick is tnn; tIi. tive years ct a.r, 'c feel
inches Esh well and b;ak, GGcS spoken
and very good connIt had wren lie e bis
day apparel Peter about twenty rst years 81 age I've
inccs HIGH aud supposed u weigh $40 81 40
pouri-l complexion and hr lump IN
h, neck is feat turning inr cri"rd?Er b- bed conn
aud down and rather siuw of speech EimnnI
years - hearty, We'll
boy at h> a.c-s snail his breast quick
s2oken and 10y az good anl ii dcrt
pie ANY pesrt wo VIII deliver die aave Nagcrs TO
residence s!i!i go tug eacor $40 .ach il
Gurd In any ,ail 30 HAT cet them. LEWIS TAPP
li1--W5w