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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-27

The True Spirit.-A meeting OF the Democfa''c
narty in Greene county, Alabama, declare IN aV"' "
Mr. Calhoun and of district delegations and per cdPt'd
votinp-but in their first resolution they adopt pf'h-
cinIe. which alone can give US UNION and SUCCESS
1,.ored That I'VE will support nominee of the Naonal
President and Vice President, whether INC
aes composing said Convention are chosen Us the fpiee"
tyrs o Districts states" ,la~
lie, The whole Republican party take TINS as 'ne'r
ruIe of action and safe from the wings. III
these tempestuous times it constitutes the only anchol
of our safety.-Th This is in the true spirit.
And yet will II be believed, that this same meet'ng
should throw on, the following extraordinary ProPo-
sition: 49,.
Resoired, That Conventions OF political paiues
are altogether voluntary governed by no undament'
al law and often the means OF promoting rather Tue
selfish projects of interested party leaders, than Inc
freedom and purity of elections We believe that they
should be resored seldom possible, and that
the success of the Democratic party IN The next IRE
sdential election, aeouid probably he promoted 0y
earino a al Hberiy rote for eer 81 our foo most
prominent candidates, and, the final choice 0etoeeH
/" Them, TO Congress
Here they cut the CABLE and drift the vessel to sea
Were ever propositions contradictory TO each olher
embraced in the same series of resolutIons we mao
scarcely determined Offer thanks 10 the Greene
meeting for the wise aud concatory proposition LAID
down in their lst resolu,ion when 10 in this 9th re-
solution, we are all thrown back again. How can we
spt on smoothly or wisely, under such distracted coun
sells, We are happy TO the "alobe Tribune, ~
copying these resolutions, give place 10 the hfsi, aho
suppress the fifth.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-27
A,dnav far the application.

- 80 National InteEigeMH
And nov for the application.
The official vote is published in the "Democratic
Union Ertra of Saturday last-and shows IN average
Democratic majority Of 10 CAB on this ticket as follows
yyu,cs DEaocRsTs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-27
.rn,sy1.y.NIA ELECTION.

Thr returns for Commissioners, who are e'ece" "
the peo o the entire the General Ticket phc
moi vel complete The this Ticket viii probably eAho'
=. fairly imam any other political bias of Tie state
1 81 J,f,Li
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-27
RICuMoND, FRIDAY, OCTOBER y.

s,-aks M infinite Of nothns than any
a., IN All Venice. His rs two saiSo wheat ma III
Two bushels ca; you shall seek a' DAY ere you hnd ihe
A'''' '"N'' ~ Merchant If Penice.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-27

"a SicS.-The Editor of the Richmond ENQUIRER is beating
about FOR the formation of political pari-s clubs opposed
Mr. Clay That The Only point of proposed
members and that the Of the faction
party of which that editor member. They ha neither
principle Upon which rally winch they and AN
atifatine sympathy and all that HEY do
their former parzlns. by hared-a hatred neither
avowed felt y the people. II will The
late, and the people have uf going against
Mr. Clay, than they have of going for Nr. Tyler
PHI. Gaieae, Oct "a.
We did not need this evidence, from paper ordina
rily distinguished for Ms courtesy, 10 show the deter
mined but dsingenuous spirit of the Wings. II is
singuary strange, that i, should we have 'nei-
,her men uor principles upon which to rally, when
have many candidates in the field, Zoo many
by more than hal) all Of whom profess the prin
eiptes around which the Republican party rallied 40
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22
TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

Warrington. Ark. Friday night. Feb 3, 1913
III becomes our painful and melancholy duty 10
record one Of the most fearful and calamous dsas.
tiers that ever befel our Red river country
ain consequence OF the melting Of the snow in
the mountains. Red river has been 81 food tina,
all its bottoms lie buried beneath the heavy mas.
81 moving waller, whose appearance was 90 sudden
and rapid that il has borne down every vestiRe of
human Industry, cOtion bales cotton presses corn
cattle, horses, hogs SC. in enc wide and general
ruin.
During the period Of half century, there wa.
never known such an overwhelming food az that
with which are now visited,
"Al Fort Towson. on the 25ih nit, the riverrose
10 ieet higher than ever before known spreading
over the whole botiom. destroying the warehouss
at the public landing and sweeping 10 one common
grave all species OF ANNA lion.
"JOnesDorongh, Rowland and Berlin, in Texas
have been wholly inundated, some Of the houses
wished away. and many Of tse inhabitants drowned
Some negroes escaped from Jonesboroueh ON n raft
and when passing the residence OF Col James II
Johnson. they saw him with his family on the
house top but could render them no and
soon alter passing. they heard crash and one wild
scream and all was silent again exceptthe roer Of the
rushing torrent.
Amid the general distress, Capt Crooks Of the
steamboat Hunter, proceeded TO Mill creek. and
rendered the sufferers every possible in his
power: going from place To place, picking I'D the
SURVIVORS from the iops Of the houses and trees thus
rescuing from walery grave. some seventy FIVE or
hundred persons. Some necessarily leit
TO perish in the cane and timber. there was ne
possible way Of reaching them. their cries Oflen
being head above the noise Of the element Six
families of Indians, Ia miles this side OF Jonesbor.
ough, are reported lost. and Col Milan Of KENNEDY
with lady, his Liece. and Mrs Mckinney, perish
ed.
II 10 though that over a hundred lives have been
lost between Fulton and Joresborough how many
~ vat n
the great number OF settlers on the bottom Of Red
rive', the loss Of properly and human life must
be immense;
"rhe river is still rising. bot very slowly"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22


a sum not exceeding SI5,OO0,OOO, at a
rate of interest not exceeding six per
centum annumS but he shall, in no case,
borrow Of any bank or company as az.
oresaid a sum exceeding one quarter Of
the amount OF its actually Paid up capt.
tai.
2 That the amout that shall be bor-
TO wed under this section shall be deduc-
ted from the amount Of Treasury notes
authorized to be ISSUED by the 9th sec
ton Of this act.
3. The Secretary Of the Treasury is
hereby authorized to Cause an equal am
cunt Of the notes Of issue Of any said
bank or company, Of the denomination
Of Eve dollars and upwards, 10 be STAN
ped upen the face Of said notes these
words; "This note will be received in
payment Of Government dues, according
to act OF Congress, approved-day OF
-,l84-;" and which stamp shall be
.countersigned by an authorized agent Of
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

PRIVATE HIRAM JONES' The world il
we'll acquainted with The military career of Major
Joe Bunker, and among hIu memoirs should be in
serted his extraordinary sentence. Eor disobedsnco
OF orders. upon private Hiram Jones Hiram was
ordered cut into piece Of swampy sronnd TO take
certain station and stand guard. He said he would
"be dod derned il bed gol''
"You UuRrf" said the corpsral.
mo tDHntg said Hiram.
"Ill report you 10 the major"
"RePOn and be dcned,--I 7int goin' 10 stand
10 the mud and catch The sger for you the major
nHther."
The sergeant reported Hiram Jones to the major.
"WHHg-Did he say ,0anty' said Major Joe Bun
ker.
Gle said wuHt." said Corporal Dooiiule
"Did you tell him il was my orderf" asked the
major, in very indignant CONSERVATION.
"WellsI did. major" said the corporal
-Jesl 60 right back" wers The emphatic words Of
MAJOR Joe B1nker-"go right back. Corporal Doc
lille and tell Private Hiram Jones he msy 90 10
grass--Picayuns.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22
OHIO LEGISLATURES.
Friday. Feb. ~. Is43.
SENATE.

Friday, eb- IL. lo@S.
80 SENATE.
The bill to repeal the charter Of the Colaubus
and ssndusky Rail Road was passed 20 60 l6. II
reeds follows.
Sec 1. BE "a enacted BY the General Assemble Of
Che STATE Of OhO. That the eaiitled "an act 10
incorporate a com ,any TO construct turnpike rad
from Columbus 10 Ssndnsky city," passed January
thirty FIRST, thousand eight hundred and twenty
sir, be and the 10 hereby repealed; and that n
shall not be lawful hereafter for the COMPANY. in.
corporsted by said act, in any manner, or under any
preieBce whatever, 10 erect or 10 keep I'D any gale
or Gates across the line OF said road or To cocct
any tolls thereon. from any person Or persons what
soever.
The bill was ais, passed. creating lien in favor
Of mechanics in certain cases.
MIR Miller offered soluiion. which was adop-
ted. calling upon The Resident Engineer on the
National Road for cerain iniorma isn--as 10 amount
OF tolls collected during the last year. uni ex-
pended in rerars, etc. present condition The road
rates OF toll number and names Of persons employed
and their compensation. AID whether in his opinion
an amendmt nj Of exisiing regulations or reduction
Of tolls would he advisable.
Mr. Parker offered resolution prov iding that so
much Of the act 10 regulate Banking Ohio. passed
March Z. 1912. Us remains force, shall be
reprinted with the amendaiory acts Of the present
| session in the General Laws; and ordering 3 900
copies Of such laws be printed in pam pile form
for the use Of members Of The General Assembly
The resolution was adopIed--yeas 90 nays t6.
Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The motion to indefinitely postpone the instIuc-
lions 10 the committee on Finance, offered by Mr.
Bowen in reference 10 the bill To provide for the
payment OF the domestic CREDITORS Of the State wa.
lost % 10 "a
The amendments were all agreed 10.
Mr. Atkinson moved further u insiraci the com.
mittee to amend the bill. that those counti.s oil
the State which have not enjoyed the bcne fits OF
turnpike, rail road and sack wnier navigation com.
panes, shall not be required to refund their portion
Of the surplus revenue, provided in the bI pen
ding the consideration Of which,
The House adjourned.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22
NORTHERN ROUTE Tho comm

NORTHERN ROUTE.--1he coming
VII present very great facilities for travel
n.Bafiaio and Boston. that would probably,
IN, for the hard tunes. induce many down
(, visit the great falls Of Nisgssa. There is
,uous line OF rail road from Boston tn Buffalo,
80 the falls. distance OF sat miles, which is
I'm ess in the short space OF 81 hours This seems
>'sao@ miraculous. when reflect HAT but lille
moss &Ain SO years have passed snce three fourhs
80 me rseis, run over upon this road was wilder.
ne@' ~o>re scarce foot hal trodden. save that Of
me naiive indian. and the distance passed in
~" nopo as recreation. was considered by tho
~n"e Fap journey Of long labor and much peril
Inc eoIofthis long line Of rail road has been but
n''is Cd pared with its distance and the prospect
OF ne ulliIy, il being but Is millions Of dolla r.
Commsr$isly. this 10 vast achievement Of labor
yet ihis work is looked upon almost as an enemy
~ Aesr'ain portion of our community, who tell us
mai all fhcse great works are destined to fill the
Oilers Of the rich at the expense Of the poor man.
>st us see where the blow faIls and who reap. the
principal benefit. Such of,he stock as is owned by
Individuals. is of course owned by the rich Like
Ill olher roads Of that description. ii has yielded less
rhe investment Than the same money would pro-
at interest. They. therefore. are not hugely
rested in IL! New York produced Last year
,nteen millions Of bushels OF wheat. and this
road is through the heaviest Of the wheat conn.
The aour from this is conveyed to the
sachuseiiu mechanics and manufacturers, by
road At a less price than formerly. (much Of
Oh remained unsOld. because the market wa.
ccssrcble) The farmer, therefore. finds rea
market for his aour al an advanced priea xvh;ls
Massachusetts laborer buys his -four cheaper
hsasef did before. This ms terially aad ne
lily grows out of these great improvements
y enhaace the value Of the product Of the far.
and at the same time diminish the cost OF his
uct at the door Of the distant consumer, do they
benefit both
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22
Extract OF letter from an Officer in the Army .to.
toned OF Fort Monroe, dated

Fort MONROE, (VA) Feb Il. i843
81 went ON duty The day after my arrival, and
yesterday we were firing nearly all day with new
eighteen FOUNDER, TO determine its ranges Mt The
different angles from to degsees-hut q, The
o1lh IRE we met with a most shocking and serious
accident by the bursting Of the cannon; which, in
an instant hurried into eternity oar poor unfortu.
nate Sergeant, whose duty il was TO touch off the
gun-he was torn to aioms by the fragments. Cap
tain Hsger and myself were standing within fifteen
feet Of the gun at the time--we were thrown down
oy The conclusion and pirtly by The upper part E
'he body oil the poor Sergeant being blown against
Us. which covered us with blood, though neither OF
US were seriously hurt. Two masses ofiron Of 500
lbs weight passed within few inches OF our heads
and were carried some sixty feet from The piece
Every other man at the gun was knocked down by
the eoneussion.'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

THR BEGISLATURE.-The House yesterday
resolved, by large vote. 70 adjourn the 9th March
-ifihe Senate c9neui. That they will adjourn on
that Day. is very probable-but whether the busin-
ess on hand will be completed is very different
question. AZ yet. liille nothing has been done.
when the greatest hasie and strongest outward de-
monsfraiions Of determination % work. are ezhi-
bied least progress the real business Of the House
I made Whether this b. owing - The Speaker,
or 10 the inaileniion or incapaciiy Of members We
presume NOT 10 decide.
All the important bills are yet upon the table
The House has determined % sit Eve hours day.
10 despatch Them. Bot II hey do. as they did two
days his week, devote two hosrs 10 the passage Of
bill. and then Two hoUs 20 The reconsideration aid
rejection Of n--we shall be very little in advance
Of our present position, on the 9Th Of March.--Rieh
Wig. FEB. 3.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

UNIQUE MAP OF PEKIN.--Mr Hamilton ex-
ibiied III recent meeting Of the Royal Society Of
Literature, manuscript received fTsm Sir WoodbIne
Parish, at Naples; and which is probably the only
representation Of the Capital Of China which exists
in Europe. or any where out Of the Celestial EN-
pre. The map was accompanied by TRANSACTIONS Of
the principal places and buildings, obtained from
the missionary establishment Naples for propaga-
ting Christianity in China. The imperial palace
and grou nds enclosed in the centre Of the entire
square within the walls lies rather more 10 the
south than TO the north. and occupies an Of
vera miles in circumference. IL looks n il COW
cred nearly fourth Of the whole space; and in the
DO FUNDS are large flower gardens and lakes, and on
island in the latter sepulchres Of the royal
If We remember DuIhalde rightly, this is the Tartar
city; and there is a Chinese Town Of equal extent
towards the south, outside the walls beside the DO
puous suburbs which raise the calculated number
50 high figure" The other most remarkable
sites laid down the great canal the four chris
fian churcheS-easi. west, north and sOuIh--ihe
"great towers for the cymhalio music" the Russian
church." the observatory and the astronomical OBJ
servaioFy and the residence Of their chiefs, the col
lege Of doeiors-te residence oflhe chief officer Of
the body gusrdsthe residence sf the master Of the
osremonies-Ihe public granaries-Ihe treasures
The place where the tigers are kepi--ihe places
where gDnpOwderis made-the places where fire
works are made-tbe Ioundres for cannon and fire
arms-ihe place called COrea. for the reception Of
ambassadOrs-the court Of josIiee-the tar Offices;
The residences Of the magistrate, who chooses the
governOT-snd ne governors residence. There
hagssfs al The gates Of The wall, and the chris
tian churches are distinguished by crosses The
whole is q remarkable and very curious document,
and too. Of no slight political importance in our
day
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

We find in The Philadelphia National Forum. the
rfollosing description Of The frame intended 10 re.
selys the portrait of cur fellow citizen Henry Clay.
"A TRIBUTE OF AMERICAN SKILL TO THE
CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
There has been recently deposited at the Clay
Reading room in our city piece Of work
(which is truly beautiful, and reflects the highest
credit on The skill Of Messrs J s. A CrOut. We re-
Ter TO picture frame. made entirely Of American
wpsfss'and inisndedsto receive the portrait Of Hen
" Clay. There are twenty six different species Of
wood used, many ofwhish are invested with pecu.
liar interest The frame is soImounied by an eagle
made Of white Oak, taken from the hull Of The fri
gate Alliance. which fought CALAMITY III rough all
Che perils and struggles Of the Revolution. The
globe on which the eagle rests, is Of White Oak ia,
ken from the timbsrs the hOuss originally built
by william Penn. in Letitia Csun. The American
shield is oilhe live oak. from which the ship Penn.
sylEania was bult; the stars on the shield are OF
white pine from the door Of the house on Market 81
formerly The residence Of Washington, and the
stripes Of magnolia.
Tho inner portion Of the frame is carved wreath
of Laurel, aRd in succession we find the old Elm
Tree pnder which Penn signed the Treaty, the Elm
from the Penn Hospital yard, and another Elm from
Independence square; a red Elm which grew on the
field whore tho battle Of Germantown was fought;
a Sycamore from Third street near Willing's alley
beneaih which Washington once dined in public az
ter the Revolution; White Oak Hickory. Chesnui.
lLpmhardy Poplar, Ash, White EIm Mulberry. Ma
pie RIOT, White Birch. Red Ceder, Black Walnut
}Nhile Walnut, Sassafras, Stag Horn and White
sEIoily.
These woods are ell susceptible OF the highest
poiish aud toOur eye look better than any mah0gony
oE satin wood When The frame receives its inien-
ded portrait Of Henry Clay. il will be truly SYMBOL
cai0f bis panitions ceniersd infhe products OF A.
rnericsnaskii. home industry and COR coil No one
can contemplate this .bsaulifol piece Of workman
ship and the 'Ise Cos. which il is designed, without
thrill Of pleasure. in theFeaeciion that thoes pre
JUDGES which have retardod our proflable advance
IN mechanical arts are wsaring auny; Thai he whose
voice hes ever been raised for The dignity Of labor
iis protection and fosierage. justly apprecia-
ted By his counFymenihat the reward Of dilligent
and paifioic sorxics Il about 10 he bestowed upon
fim. and that republic will show gratitude BY
sieyaiins kim % the highest dignity to which man
osn aiiain--the ruler % .i'is free republic.
Y de laasasgs 81 sis Cisnsles Esi. editor q he
fhuadeiphia Gsz0iie, ard whig TOO ~ She
by.~wo cannot bpi fegard Il (Johnsons plau) ss the
fln1 dangerous quacksry, called relief that can Be
ftefnied. Il isa premium 10 he Sioies for e1frs.
ysganc@ and wasie.-Aryu.
You leila fb Mr. Argus. The editor or me U
ssGazsus psvsF made use Of any saeh Language or
sentiment nd you coined that lor The purpose of
humbossng your rssasu
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

A French gentleman asserts that he
saw on the Seine an Indian rubber boat
Of four hundred tons burthen! Il was
used for bringing down produce. when
unloaded Il was folded up and sent back
in wagon
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
The City Hell being previously occupied. Ihs mem
BE-" Of this society viii al the Methodist chnroh,
with going 70 the Hall
feb y = HAMILTON, Pfs.t,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22
Saturday. February Is. Is43.
IA CEN ATT,


MIR Hazeline presented petition OF citizens Of
Preble county, fOr the Incorporation Of Bank at
Eaton, under proper limitations and restrictions.
which he moved to have referred 10 himself, that
he might bring in a bill-agreed to.
MIR Miller. from the committee Agriculture
Manufactures aud Commerce. reported adversely mp
on petition for general law to authorize townships
10 adopt bye-laws restrain cattle. &c, from run
ming at large. Agreed To.
On motion Of Mr. Richie, the Senate went into
committee of the whole. MIR Clark in the chair,
when sundry bills were read through and recon-
mitied and the bill TO authorize The sale of the
northwest quarter Of section 6 in township Is, of
range 3, in Columbisna county. ordered u q ihIrd
reading.
The Senate took recess until O'Clock this
afternoon.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Byingion. on behalf Of himself and MIR Seed-
man. had Protest entered upon the Journal against
the decision ofthe Chair on Thursday last, that
motion for q call fthe House. 10 adjourn. was
not in order after The Previous Question had been
sustained, and before the main question pot.
Tho resolution Of the Senate. providing fer a sine
de adjournment OF the General Assembly Ola Mon
day, the 5Ih of March next, was, on motion OF Mr.
Mcfarland, referred 10 the Committee on Finance
yeas 80. nays 80,
Senate resolution for the printing OF three II ou-
sand copies Of Lalham's Bank Bill OF last session
with the amendments made thereto al the present
session. in pamphlet FORM for the use Of the men,
bcrs % the present General Assembly. was agreed
10.
Mr. Brown. from the committee Agriculture.
&c, 70 which had been referred petitions asking n
bounty the culture Of slk reported thai legisla-
lion on The subject is at this time inexpedienL Re-
port agreed 10, and the committee discharged
from the further consideration Of the subject.
Mr. Mcfarland. from the committee on Finance,
reported back The bill 10 provide for the payment Of
the domestic creditors OF The State, without amend
ment, recommending its passage.
MIR McNulty moved TO recommif the bill and
pending amendment again TO the committee on FL
nance. but before taking the question,
The House took recess.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

The Grand jury Of Warren county. ~. T.. have
found thirteen ir0s bills Of Indictment against Nil.
lefliss Of ihst county. for improper conduct.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22
THE GERRYMANDER-we have he

THE GERRYMANDER-we have been stu
sundry nights and days for some animal, some
men Of anima to nature, aye. inanmate, that
pleJ Che shape OF tke Congressional districts
cod Of Ohio and sundry other counties. and
represented by the Hon. L. Steenrod; bu, we
md nothing, we think Of nothing, either in
eavens above. or the earth beneath. or in the
= under The earth Just look at il. A NAL
'Sfnasd GiruHe, whose hind legs are hundred miles
The longest standing his hind feet and raising his
head TO catch the moon inhis mOuth-or Is il sick
taPesworm Of enormous length. twisting and turning
in lis agony. swelling eut here and shrunk up there
into ils lean and hungry looking skin. II is truly
OrinL" but we suppose must be content to lake
or the NEXT ten years. although the only consol-
Sn about il is that the loco fsco eanvassers for
Sublic favor. will be just likely irnvel out Of
,Eiheir distr cts in search Of voters in it.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-22

TERRIBLE FLOOD IN RED RfvER--Greaf
loss Of Hs-The following is a copy Of slip lrom
the Washington (Arkansas) Telegraph We hope
that the account will be found to have been exsg.