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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-19
CITY OFFICERS FOR 1915.
MAYoR-C EO DULTY.

MAyon-C EO DULTY.
Couneiimen:
Cle,k-JAMEs S. WHEAT
,geani-JoHN MURRAY.
Uha,f .Mas'er-R. HAMILTON
Thos Hughes, Matthew ML1re, w Wilson.
w w ShGver, A Todd, BRADY,
BE saaborn. Geo McOdell, oWHeiskell,
Jacob Amick, BF Kelley, J H Roberts,
STANDING COMMITTEES OF The
COUNCIL.
On Ordimeness-Mess Nelson, Brady and
ON Finances essrs Hughes, Brady and
Lamb.
g. On Accounts Messrs shriver sanborn and
Kelley.
On Streets and AHies-Messrs Todd, Will
son, MenGeli, Amick and Kelley.
On Water HorkS-MesSrs Sanborn, M'Lufe,
Todd, Coen and Roberts
On Market HouSs-Mess-s Heiskell, Pun
phrey and Cocn.
On Coal Bonks-MesSrs AmiclS, Wi son, Re-
terts and Superintendent oi Wafer Works.
On Uharres-Shriv,r, Hughes and Amick.
On Fire Department-MeSsrs Tod1, M'LnIe
Sanborn, Humphrey and Roberts.
On Petitions-.Messrs Nelson, Lamb and
Sanborn.
on Salaries-Messis Kelley, M'Lure, ShrI-
ver, Brady and Nelson.
NORTH WESTERN BANK Of VA.
80 Hfa MAN STREET. WHEELING.
CAPITAL s7i0 600.
,t44 President, ARCH WOODS,
LIST, Cashier.
t-NA Directors:
A Woods, w w Shriver. A p Woods,
f. Pollock, 'rhos PAUL. Geo w Thomson
N McNsughten, w Mitchell, Thos Johnston
MERCHANTS g. MECHANICS BANK
OF WHEELING.
CAPITAL $500 600.
rlraf JOSEPH CALDWELL, Pre-. ident.
fA SoB.EsKf BRADY, Cashier.
Directors:
, Caldwell. w T Selby, Jas Baker,
RC WOODS, Patterson, w Gill,
acob Gooding, VIM Fleming, Saa,' Ott
SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
OFFIcE MMwSr.
THOMAS HUGHES, President
NJ Nelson Paxton, A Rogers,
A Fickner, II Morrison, CIumbacGer
A N Johnston, Samn Mcclellan,
Root Mccoy, Treasurer.
WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
OFFICE MAN ST.
THOS HUGHES, PreSdept.
Directors:
NJ Nelson, A Paxton, a n Johnston
JCrumba;l'er. Baker, Baker,
John Knoie, w f Peterson,
RoBr Mccoy Secretary.
WHEELING FIRE & MAPINE INSUR'
ANCE COMPANY.
r OFFicE Main ST, BELOW NJ, NRoE.
SAMUEL NEIL. President.
Directors:
Brady, Robt Crange, jas Caldwell
WIN Fleming, Jno Goshorn, Daniel Lamb,
X G. Woods, Jacob Shriver
r w HAaDlNG. Secretary
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FISiIT TREES.

sDak BRLs ALUM. reed and Cor sale by
~ap nov % Pryor q PAUL.
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LIGHT LIGHT

DOCTOR FELIX'S Family Apcrent Pills. for
, the Cnfe Of Bheuma and many other dis
euses; Tor sale by tuct 2o) ID MGINNIS.
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JOHN X BOrsFORD.

NO 70, WATER ST. WHEELING.
MAS just received from The East very
n n large anil general assortment of LiouoRs,
6GeARs, ToBAcco, GROCERIES, &C, among which
are
2 half pipes seigpew & Dupeey's ilh proof
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Evening Dresses.


White and colored Brocade. Blnck Satin Snne.
Ermine, Walered and Striped Poul, de Sole. On,
bro. Brocade. emhrndefeh nnd Srrinch Fancy Sill
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Shawls! Shawls!!

Rich French worked Capcs Collars and Chcml.
zeies; French worked Revere and Hem-stirched
Linen Cambria Handkerchief: Velvet edged aud
Satin Sashes for Bonnet TRIMMING; new SWlc
Grape Scorfs; Long and half Long white. cold and
black Kid Gloves; Bonnet Ribbons. Black and white
Silk Hose; Silk Frlnges and Velvet Ribbons for
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
THE wASHIN G GTONIAN
WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY,, JUNE 81, 1S45.
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.

To citizens of Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
andria the WAsHINGToNIAN will be delivered every
Saturday, at FIFTEEN CENTS per month, payable
monthly
Single papers (sent by maiD will be TWO DOL
LARS per year, payable in advance, IN all cases.
Any person remitting us FIVE DOLLARS will re-
ceiye THREE papers, to any address, one year.
For TEN DOLLARS we will mail SEVEN papers
one year. Under this we cannot 60, the expenses
attending the conducting of paper in this city is al
most as great as in any part ofihe United States.
All persons friendly to the cause requested to
aid us, by procuring subscribers.
91r Postmasters are authorized, under the law, to
remit the names of subscribers and money.
All communications TO the publishers must be free
of postage.
Beside endeavoring 10 forward the cause of Total
Abstinence, we will do our best to make tho WASH
INGToNIAN good family paper in other respects, by
selection Of solid moral literature the events of the
day. foreign news, &C.. and during the sessions Of
Congress we will give, in condensed form, such of
the proceedings Of that body may be useful TO our
readers.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT.

1t will be seen, by reference to our terms on the
first page, thar wa have sREDucED the prices for
ADVERTISING 10 nearly one-half the usual rates. We
are enabled to effect this by DONG work, and
thus induce and enable all persons in business to have
access to our advertising columns.
We start this paper with circulation superior to any
in the District the National ntetgencer probably ex-
ceped and have assurance that it will be doubled
short time this paper then, is and ,Uu be, the best
means Of communication for bushes persons with the
public. Some object on account Of the paper being
issued but once week; but here we think they are
blind to their own interest On reflection they will
readily perceive the difference between Political and
family paper-the first is merely glanced at, and
thrown aside, while the latter is retained and READ by
every member in family.
Unaided by the patronage of Government, and oul
creed excluding portion of the advertising commu-
nifty, expect the support of the SOBER industrious
and orderly portion of our citizens
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BY its powers! How many q warm and phi.
lapthropic heart has been chilled by its ICY
touch 1t stalked within the walls OF our
Capitol, and there left the stains Of its pollut.
ing touch on our national glory. 1t has leaped
over the pale of the church, and even reached
up its sacriligious arms to the pulpit, and drag
ged down some of its brightest ornaments. 1t
has revelled equally on the spoils OF the pa
lace, and the cottage. In whatever light we
view il, whether as an individual, social, or
a national evil, as affecting our personal inde-
pendence and happiness, our national wealth
and industry; as reducing our power OF name
and military defence; as enfeebling the intel
lectual enerkI&s of the nation, and undermln-
ing the health Of our fellow-citizens; as SINK
ing the patriotism and valor Of the nation as
increasing poverty and taxation; as saPping
the foundations Of our moral and religious IN
stiurions, or as introducing disorder. distress,
and ruin, into families and societies, It calls to
us, in a voice of thunder, to awake from our
slumbers, to seize every weapon, and weld
every power which the God of nature has
placed within our reach, to protect ourselves,
and our fellow-citizens, from its ravages
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
GENERAL ORDER.
WASHINGTON, June 16

WAShiSuloN, june ~, JOfO'
The President of the United States, with
heartfelt sorrow, announces to the Army, the
Navy, and the Marine corps, the death OF
ANDREW JACKSON. On the evening Of Sunday,
the eighth day Of June, about six o'clock, he
resigned his spirit TO his Heavenly Father.
The nation, while it learns with grief the
death Of its most ilustrious citizen, finds solace
in contemplating his venerable character and
services. The valley Of the Mississippi beheld
in him the bravest, and wisest, and most for
tunate of its defenders. The country raised
him to the highest trusts in military and in
civil life, with confidence that never abated,
and an affection that followed him in undimin-
ished yigor to retirement, watched over his
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could. some comfort, in the closing scene Of
his eyentfui life. On my way, a few miles
from the city, met the family physician, who
informed me that the General was no more.
About three hours before his departure, he
conversed for some time with his family, and
took an affectionate leave of them, as also of
his domestics. His physician represents the
scene as the most affecting and remarkably
touching; that he departed with perfect seren-
iiy of mind, and with tull faith in the prom
ises of salvation through Redeemer.
have seen the corpse since my arrival.
The visage is much as il was in life.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday next,
at IL o'clock, A. M. A nation will feel this
loss, as nation has received the fruits of his
tolls during the best years of his life. Very
truly, your friend,
SAM. HOUSTON.
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OUR COUNTRY.

rTbe following is the concluding portion of an Essay
delivered by d. C. MoREHEAD, Esq, OF the city oi
New York. on the first celebrahon OF the ofa'oicai
Society, April %, 845l-Organ.
But are we not great! Look back-look
back upon our history, read it on the lettered
mage, and feel it in your gushing blood /; see II
in the sparkling eye, and know it in the daunt-
less form. Look back-how bright the scene!
how glorious the actors! Trace them from
Boston Harbor, to the plains of Yorktown, to
the swamps OF Carolina, to the field OF New
Orleans, and to the waters Of Lake Erie. What
cause so holy-what victory SO snblime-what
inheritance so sacred as our own! Look at 1t
now. Prosperity smiles, and Plenty laughs
aloud; the grain waves golden in the ripening
sun, the fruits hang mellow on the loaded
branches; Trade presses onward healthful and
secure, Commerce rides triumphant, whitening
every sea, Peace reigns, Education fiourishes,
Science advances, Religion exalts, and Happi.
ness ahounds Freedom invites an asylum to
the oppressed of other less favored lands. Our
Eagle hovers over them, and our flag protects
them We offer to all the boon of honest labor,
and industry never fails of its reward. Poverty
need be but known in name, and native pauper
would be natural curiosity! Are we not then
great great in true greatness! honest IN pur-
pose free in action, sincere in patriotism Let
us cherish these with watchful vigilance, Tor
we have our part to play, our duties to accom-
pish. Let us nurse and cherish them till our
country shall become
ssThe pride and pattern of the earth;
Till younger CommOnwealths tor AID
Shall cling around her ample robe;
And from her frown shall shrink afraid
The crowned oppressors Of the globe.
But in our freedom and our greatness, let US
never forget what the one has cost, and the
price Of the other; that to preserve them pure,
we must practice moderation and eternal vigi-
lance. The way is clear, the path is plain. the
issue certain. If we but follow the dictates Of
experience, the precepts of exalted worth; If
we can but forget party for principle, cherish
virtue, reward only the deserving, trusting
always in Him who rules the destiny Of Nations,
and whose bounty has been so liberal TO us,
there is no fear for the result and we shall 60
on, prospering and to prosper-be President
who may, and be our name "Alleghania," or
anything else. ef
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
THE DEATH OF A CHILD.

And no one feels the death of child as
mother feels it. Even the father cannot realize
it thus There is a vacancy in his home and
heavness in his heart. There is chain Of
association that at set times comes round with
its broken link there are memories of endear-
ment, keen sense of loss, weeping over
crushed hopes, and pain of wounded affection.
But the mother feels that one has been taken
away who was still closer to her heart Hers
has been the office Of constant ministration.
Every gradation of feature has developed before
her eyes. She has detected every new gleam
of intelligence She heard the first utterance
of every new word She has been the refuge
of his fears; the supply of his wants. And
every task of affection has woven new link,
and made dear to her its object And when he
How can she give him up, with all these mem.
cries, these associations! The timid hands
that have so often taken hers in trust and love,
how can she fold them on his breast, and give
them up to the cold clasp Of death! The feet
whose wanderings she had watched SO narrow
", how can she see them straitened to 90 down
into the dark valley? The head that she has
pressed to her lips and her bosom, that she has
watched in burning sickness and in peaceful
slunber, a hair of which she could not endure
to see harmed--O! how can she consign it TO
the chamber of the grave? The form that not
for one night has been beyond her vision or
knowledge, how can she put it away for the
long night Of the sepulchre, to see it here no
more! Man has cares and tolls that draw
away his thoughts and employ them; she sits
in loneliness, and all those memories, all those
suggestions, crowd upon her. How can she
bear all this! She could not, were it not that
her faith is as her affection, and if the one is
more deep and tender than in man, the other is
more simple and spontaneous, and takes conf.
dently hold Of the hand Of God.-Rev. E.. II.
Chaplin.
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w. Lenox, ESQ.,, as trustee, announces the
sale of the furniture, bar, &C., of the tavern on
Pennsylvania avenue, known as CONGRESS
HALL, kept by Jewett 4 King, at public auc-
tion, on Friday next Thus they go; this, we
believe, makes eight closed since spring by
public opinion-or, what is equivalent there.
to, the want of patronage. Our march is on
ward
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DEATH OF GENERAL JACKSON.

Our readers have already been informed,
through other channels, of the death Of Cen
eral Jackson. This solemn event occurred on
Sunday, the 9Th inst, at 6 o'clock, P. M.
1t is not our purpose to pronounce the eulogy
Of this distinguished man the task is COM
mitted to other hands, and well and faithfully
will they perform the melancholy, but exalted
duty. Nor have we the talents or materials
for this task. In making even this brief an
nouncement, we find our heart burdened with
emotions which words can but feebly portray.
How the heroic deeds of the departed start
up before us, in all their freshness, and with
all their magnificent results But wisdom
and valor have been smitten down; and the
heart of warm ard gushing sympathies is cold
in death. "a prince and mighty man =
has, indeed, fallen, and nation weeps at the
grave of her valiant soldier-her distinguished
patriot
They will dowrong, who attempt to pre-
sent the name of jackson to the world as per-
feet and faultlsssa But more grievous will be
the wrong Of those, who refuse to bury in the
grave where his honored ashes repose, the last
lingering feeling of resentment; and who shall
hesitate, with deep sympathetic feelings, to
unite in the tribute of, grateful remembrance
which nation tenders!
Peace peacet to thee, old soldier! Thou
hast fought thy Ast battle j! thou hast conquer
ed thy last foe ! thou hast entered, with tri-
umph, the gates Of the celestial city thou
hast gone up ta join the band Of the brave
and the good, whose noble examples prompted
thee to deeds ofnoble daring, and whose freed
spirits have welcomed thee to the rest and
purity of Heaven
Christianity furnishes the world with another
illustration of its divine power! How mag
nifcent the spectacle presented in the closing
scene Of this distinguished man! The idol Of
a thousand hearts places all his hopes upon
Christ the csnqueror of conquerors, takes
refuge in the cross Of the Cruci6ed! and, sus-
tanned by its halowed influences, s'full Of days
and full of honors," he descends to the tomb,
in blessed hope of a glorious resurrection.
Inc following order was ISSUED Dy the
President on Monday last:
OFFICIAL.
Andrew Jackson is no more. He departed
this life on Sunday, the 9th inst, full of days
and full of honors. His country deplores his
loss, and will ever cherish his memory. Whilst
a nation mourns, it is proper business should
be suspended atleast for one day in the Exec
utive Departments, as tribute of respect to
the illustrious dead. / accordingly direct that
the Department Of State, the Treasury, the
War, the Navy, the Post Office, the Office Of
the Attorney General, and the Executive Man
sion, be instantly putinto mourning, and that
they be closed during the whole day tomorrow.
JAMES X. POLK.
Washington City, June l6, ls45.
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CABINET MAKING AND
UNDERTAKING.

On F, beiween 18Th and 14ih streets, north side.
THE SUBSCRIBER, thankful for past favors
i he has received, hopes for a continuance Of
the same; he is always prepared to execute any
work in the above line He has on hand good
assortment Of FURNITURE, which he will sell
on the most reasonable terms. Old Furniture
repaired and Vanished.
~ The subscribers is always prepared to execute
all orders in the Undertaking line. Funerals. will
be attended to at the shortest notice, and most
reasonable terms. All orders from the country
promptly attended to. Hearses and Hacks always
on hand.
JAMES E. w. THOMPSON.
June 81 If 3
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LAWYERS IN THE WEST.

Judge WILLIAMS, during his recentlecturing
on temperance in this city, stated the following
fact: that, in his judicial district, in Iowa,
there are .ftly-two lawyers, all of whom are
pledged to total abstinence It would be graf
flying to learn from Chief Justice Cranch, of
our circuit, (who, by The way, is distinguish
ed and worthy advocate Of temperance,)
similar announcement in relation to the pro-
gress Of the good cause among the legal gen.
temen of the District. We know of but one
temperance advocate in the city-JAs. HoBAN,
Esq. he has taken noble stand, beside Judge
Williams, and others, in endeavoring to save
his fellow man from degradation and misery.
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
BOOT 4. SHOE MAKING.

TOHN E. BAILY respectfully informs his friends
y and the public generally, that he is prepared
to execute, at the shortest notice, and in the neat
est manner, all orders id his line. He will manu-
facture LADIES', MISSES, and CI1ILDREN'S
Shoes of every variety, out OF the best materials,
and on the most reasonable terms, and will en-
deavor to give general satisfaction to all who may
give him call. He will also keep on hand an
assortment Of ready-made work, which ne will
warrant to be equal in workmanship and materials,
to any sold in Washington.
Persons desiring good and substantial work, are
invited to give him call, at the corner Of Tenth
and e streets.
June 81 3m
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HOUSE AND SIGN ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING, GLAZING, dc.

INFORMS the public that he carries on the
i above business, in all its various branches.
1- Orders left at Mr.. RoDIER's, Bridge street,
Georgetown, near the bridge, or at Mr.. J, E. w.
THoMpsoN's, F between 18th and 14th streets,
Washington, will be duly attended to.
J.H HIS prices will be reasonable, and work
executed promptly, with the best Of materials and
workmanship.
juno 81 3m 8
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

NEwsPAPERs.-A newspaper taken in a fa-
miy seems to shed CLEAN Of intelligence
around. 1t gives the children taste for read
ing; it communicates all the important events
in the busy world; it is never failing source
Of amusement, and furnishes fund of instruc-
tion which will never be exhausted. Every
family, however poor, if they wish to hold a
place in the rank Of intelligent beings, should
who is possessed of property sufficient to make
himself easy for life, surrounded by children
eager for knowledge, and, insligated by the
vile spirit Of cupidity, neglects to subscribe to
newspaper, is deficient in the duties of pa
rent or good citizen, and is deserving of the
censure Of his intelligent neighbors.
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

The Temperance folks throughout the U.
States intend celebrating the anniversary of
our National independence in an appropriate
manner Our exchange papers are filled with
notices, calling on the Cold Water army to
muster in its strength on that day. . In this
city we expect to have an agreeable, though
by no means a vast, assemblage, of our army,
to participate in the enjoyments now in pro-
gress for that day; for there are now getting
up various amusements, which, we think, will
call many hundreds from our ranks.
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

The Excursion for next Tuesday promises
to be we'll attended. The ladies are particu-
larly anxious that the weather may prove fair,
as they expect to have merry time with the
"Sons" on that day. The city is alive with the
excursion. The best of music will be in at
tendance, and the cenfections and edbles, un-
der the management of Messrs. Miller & Co.
lumbus, will be of the choicest.
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

We copy from the Baltimore Sun, of Tues.
day last, the following, which cannot fail t.
be interesting to our readers:
The Nashville Union, of the 10th instant
announces the decease Of the venerable patriot
and hero in the following language
"Genaal Andrew Jackson died at the Her.
nitage at S o'clock, P. NJ, on Sunday, the Sth
instant. His funeral takes place to-day at II
o'clock. He breathed his last quietly, calmly
and with entire resignation, amidst the beloved
members of his family, and few intimate
friends who were present. Death had no ter
rors for him-he met him with composure,
and with full confidence that he was pre-
pared for better world. Death could not
have taken him by surprise at any moment for
more than year-he has been ready at all
times to obey the dread summons. When the
messenger finally came, the old soldier, patriot,
and Christian, was looking out for his approach.
He is gone, but his memory lives, and will
continue to live"
The Nashville Banner, in announcing his
death, says:
He had been in feeble health, as eur read
ers are aware, for long time, and his disease,
which was accompanied by repeated hemorr.
hages Of the lungs, terminated in dropsy. We
understand that he preserved his intellect to
the last, and that, in his dying moments, he
requested that he should be buried in an un-
ostentatious manner, and without any military
parade. His funeral will take place at the
Hermitage tomorrow Q0th instantly at II
o'clock, A. M.
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

SIMPLE MODE OF PURIFYING WATER.-It is
not so generally known as it ought to be, that
pounded alum possesses the property of puri-
flying water. A spoonful Of pulverized
alum sprinkled into hogshead of water, 1.-THE
water stirred at the same time,) will, after the
lapse of few hours, by precipitating to the
bottom the impure particles, SO purify It that it
will be found to possess nearly all the fresh
ness and clearness of the finest spring water
A pailfu, containing four gallons, may be puri.
fed by a single tea.spoonfuL
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
HrRMrrAeE, June s, 1s45-12 o'clock, M.

MY DEAR SIR: In deep sorrow / address
you this hasty note. Al six o'clock this even
ing, Gen. Jackson departed this life. He re-
tanned his faculties to the last hour. lament
that was denied the satisfaction of seeing
him in his last moments. | was unfortunately
detained in ascending the Mississippi, so that
did not reach Nashville until halfpast six
o'clock this evening
/ Immediately procured conveyance, and
came cam gu. Gsnsra Gn 1 hnai,b na uas exceed;prIv
precarious, and being anxious to administer, Il