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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-29
THE SOUTH WESTERN ROAD


We CONGRATULATE the South West generally, n.'
representatives inlhe Legislature, anu
be ardent and JEALOUS and ndefaligable delegate
from Washington county, on the final Passase,"
The Senate yesterday, OF The law iot ~ - -
mencement OF the great road which plds ID :
bind The East and the Yves, more closely !,
|, would be invidious to say who exef'eu NM
most in securing lis passage; all its iHe'us ".'.
active and those who were least 50, were che.Aei
perhaps BY The consideration, that Inc ol'' w -
20 far enough. We hope the location OF inc 'oau
will be such as 10 invite hereafter oe"ei :"
provemenl than the McAdamized one no" ~"
iemplaed. and tina, before long the Railroad odi
will be seen vending rapidly through me so,se.
Of The South West mountains, teemins WIN 'nei'
rich minerals, nerchangng the social in'e''ou :.
among the remolesl inhabitants Of Inc soou -
Commonwealth and increasing their onS'"e'' :
laions in thousand forms.
We commend, a, the same time, inc "",e".u'
guardians OF The Treasury, who sca"".N
eagles eyes The various clauses OF me OH WIZ,
had esca ped The observation OF Others ana ing
have proved Idldl 10
derstanding that subsequent steps woulu =. '""e''
10 cure these defects by supplemental DILL
We are the friends Of internal improvement
bul against all wasleful or doubtful expenditures
AS 10 the act now under consideration, we nave
no fears. The South-wes, deserved il from lneif
fellow-ci,izens, and We again congratulate 'i'eia
on their success.
We hope soon to be able TO take by me nano
in cordial fellowship, The Representatives u We
North. West, and 10 congratulate them also. iheS
ask not dollar from The Treasury, but me mere
privilege of improving their own condition IN
heir own way. Shall il be denied them! NOW
lhey can gel the money. Ii the opportunity &c
nermil,ed 10 pass, and the funds now within 'he'f
reach be expended in Pennsylvania, they WIN
never be able 10 make the road-at least WITHIN
50 or 100 years, perhaps unless they gel II rom
The Stale Treasury. II they be refused now
when they can help themselves will they no!
hereafter ask that the work be done By the aid Oh
the Stale Tfeasury1 Blu, We hope no such de-
feat awaits them, and that we shall, as hereto
fore ANTICIPATED be able to point TO this session
as most sgnalsed Of all in the annals OF sound
and salutary State improvement.
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CONGRESS-.

The Northern cars, With another budget oil
missing papers, did not reach the city I'LL 4 7. M.
We are therefore compelled 10 conflne ourselves
10 mere nole OF Mondays and Tuesdays pro
ceedings. On Monday, the Senate was engaged
all day in very interesting debae upon The re-
solutions of Mr.. Allen against European inter
ference in American affairs. The question
was on The leave 10 introduce The resolutions.
Ii was sustained by Messrs. Cas- Wood
bridge, Chalmers, Pennybacker, Breese and SIM
mons; opposed BY Messrs. Webster, Calhoun,
J. NJ Clayton and Archer. The leave, by
vote OF % 10 81, was granted-and the resolutions
referred 10 the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In the course Of The debate, Mr.. Calhoun said
thai be regarded the late news as pacific, and
calling for corresponding measures on our par,
and Messrs Cass and Allen thought it did mol
change our position in The least.
In the House, the joint resolution for giving
"nolice" was discussed. Mr.. Pendleton OF Va,
smoke against The measure. Notice ola motion TO
terminate the debate on Monday next, was given.
On Tuesday, the Senate were engaged on the
bill for the construction OF ten iron war steam
els &c. Mr.. flanagan had moved TO amend
the bill by devoting the proceeds Of The public
lands 10 this purpose and providing for a much
larger number OF vessels. Mr.. Fairfield sus-
tanned the bill and opposed the amendment
Mr. Benton opposed The whole as "war mea-
sure" and moved 10 postpone ii to the 10Th May
next. He saw no cause 10 apprehend war. MIR.
Dickinson sustained the bill, and Mr. Hanne-
gan warmly advocated the amendment. On
motion of Mr.. Bagby The Senate went into Ex-
ecutive session.
10 the House, the Oregon debate was con-
linucd-Mr. Douglass for the "notice." Mr..
oayiy III virginia followed. He opposed The
notice as a war measure-and he believed thai
We should not gel the 49.h degree (our true tille)
if we went 10 war. We lake this from The Alex
andria Gazette, the only paper, which We have
received, referring TO Mr.. B.'s remarks.] Mr..
Campbell Of n. y. sustained the 'notice" in
qualified form. Mr.. Owen had The floor for yes
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ToHN Nj. CLARKE, CELEBRATED LOTTERY
j VENpER AND PstzE SELLER, i4m SEeet,
R;ehmond Yiyginia-Vends Tickets in all Lot
leries under the management Of ]. G. Gregory
a Co. Jan. Sly
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u On The 18th and 18th instant there was
violen! storm at Mobile. One vessel was struck
by lightning, and three others driven ashore
The brig GROWER, from Philadelphia, was in
imminent peril from the Lightning, having on
board OF 500 kegs Of powder.
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We are requested 10 announce, that Albert G.
Pendlelon, Esq, The present able and faithful
delegate from the counties Of Giles and Mercer,
will not be candidate for reelection 10 The next
General Assembly Of Virginia.
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,,-r,ruI NEW YEARS OFFERING.

The ladies Of Brazoria county, Texas, have
presented E1-President Tyler with Silver Pitch
er in token Of their respect and gratitude
The following correspondence passed between
Them upon The occasion, which We have been re-
ouested 10 publish. Mr.. Tyler, in his retreat on
James River, should leel proud OF so high com
piment 10 his unlnchins zeal in The glorious
cause OF Annexation. In every line Of his beau
liful letter may be seen The conscientious plea
he enjoys at being 50 kindly remembered BY
the fair citizens OF The State OF Texas, towards
which Republic he has ever done his duty:
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Mr.. Chsman, of Elizabeth City and War
wick, was yesterday detained from his seat in the
House Of Delegates, by indispos,ion.
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Amongst The evening entertainments in our
city at this lime, the performances of Sisnor
Blitz, at The Exchange Concert Room occupy a
prominent place. The Saloon, spacious enough
to hold FIVE or six hundred persons, has been iul
10 overlooking each night Of his performance
Signor 3. is deservedly popular III his line. All
who have witnessed his astonishing iea,s, have
been struck with wonder and admiration al the
accomplished manner 10 which he performs
them. He has put to flight the old saw, that "see-
ing is believing" and almost induced some to be-
leve lha, he is in league with the Prince of Dark
ness. Apart from his magic performances, The
exhibition of his wonderful powers in Ventrilo-
qaism is worth the price Of admission. Signor
g., ii will be seen BY his advertisement, closes
his exhibitions with this week
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EFFECT OF THE FOREIGN NEWS IN
NEW YORK.
The following, from the money article OF Mon
days New York Herald, shows lha in the great
commercial metropolis, the war "panc" has en-
iirey subsidized
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but while we have strength 10 hold pen we
will write, orr voice, we viii speak, aganS
the traiiic in ardent spirits. Gods words de
clares II wrong, reason declares il wrong, com
mon sense declares II wrong, experience de
clires is wrong--all voices everywhere IN de
clarlng ir wrong,-and yet, strange 10 say we
suffer i, TO be legalized, though We, IRON
whom The laws emanate---the people--sanc'
tion il by law. Is il not a burning shame, tha
such inconsistency should be permitted TO con
tinue, and that TOO 10 The present and eternal IN
jury Of those, who are part OF the race e
which we belong. il not in many cases, mem
bars Of the very family Reflection upon th
matter should cause a crimson blush 10 manu
every cheek, and firm resolution to posses
every heart. II Twill renew my efforts TO ban
ish lne evil from among u.s.
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THE NAME OF JESUS.

MEssns EDrTows How can you as protesting
Christians and ministers OF Jesus Christ aid IL Civ
ing currency to uh anecdotes as the one published
in your paper Of this morning under the head OF
!. the lrishman'a Prayer!" will not say it's bias
phemy to narratc or the purpose of creating aushh
anecdotes, in which tho name of Jesus Christ is r-
reverentiy used, but think it would be extremely
difficult to prove that it is NOT taking the name of
the Lord in van" ministers of the gospel approve
that the name Of Jesus shall be thus mixed up with
wit aud fun. and profane prayer he made the sub
ject Of menment how can they wonder tthe world
g esteem him not" A.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE Oh REPRESENIATlVE
Mr. J. r. Ingersoll moved a suspension Of
the rules, TO enable him TO submit a resolu
ton recommending The Pres dent OF the Uni
ted States TO offer terms Of peace 10 Mexico,
and TO stop the effusion of human blood
The motion did not prevaiI--yeas 81, nays
95
Mr. w. w. Campbell, from the Commit
tee on the Library, made report in favor
Of purchasing Mr.. Calln's Indian Portrait
Gallery.
The Warehouse bill was reported from the
Committee on Commerce, and It's considera.
ton postponed until Monday next.
Mr.. McHenry, from the Committee for The
District Of Columbia, reported bill supple
mentary TO an act TO enl,rge the powers Of the
Orphan Court Of the District. Ii relates TO
the selection Of guardians, in certain cases. hy
orphans after they are fourteen years Of age
The bill was, without debate, read three times
aud PASSED.
resolution was passed inquiring into the
business Of the expenditures Of Messrs. Lewis
and Butler, Indian agents, but it was subse
quently reconsidered and laid on the table.
Mr.. King Of Massachusetts moved a resolu-
lion which was rejected--to pay members Of
Congress thirty dollars for stationery during a
long session, and fifteen for short session.
The remainder of the dav was devoted to the
consideration OF private bills on the Calendar.
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For the Columbian Fountain.

The following lines, written by Son 0
Temperance of Georgetown, d. G. are respect
fully offered 10 the public, on the
GLORIOUS CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE
Fiom North to South, from East TO West,
Bland Temperance will explore,
Till the Spirit King, Mans deadly pest,
Shall PROSTATE fa--to rise no m orel
The Glorious cause, with the Eagles fight,
Still onward march with might and main;
Till every nation shall unite
To speak its praise, and swell the strain.
Then sign the pledge, thus proffered thee,
3d 'Tis better than the purest gold
And join our band OF Brothers, free,
And drink with US the waters cold
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:
Our friend ia" may rest assured that in publishing
the anecdote referred 10 we had far different end
view to that he supp'ses. Weput It in to illustrate
the fact that many persons having regard for the
Lord Jesus IN general will call upon HIM for nep
when tn are in sraitened circumstances and being
pracousy relieved from their difficulties, they care
no more for the Lord or his cause We SEE, how
ever how natural it is that our motive in pu fishing
such piece could be misconslrued and regret on
this account, that it appeared though knowing our
intention to have been good do not feel condemn
ed We are glad To find that we watched by
viriuous men, and that they consider our general
course consistent with virtue. IF we occasionally
err, unwittngly, we must be forgiven, and we will try
to do better in future. We thank our correspondent
for his reproo ard assure him Of our supreme regard
for he blessed Saviour.
We did not dream Of taking his name in vain,'
or of disappearing" Tn the contrary we regard
that name as the embodiment of all that's dear to
man in time or in eternity; not ashamed to say
to The whole world /" Behold, the Lamb of God that
tak.h amay the sins of the world - and we have
often dwet in worshipful rapture upon the name of
Jesus
| "Sweetest name mortal tongue.
| Sweetest name in angels song, M #t
Sweetest carol ever sung"
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TO OUR READERS.

The above extracts are from document
printed six years ago, but depend upon ii, in
this city, at least, there is need Of careful con
sldera,ion Of them al this time. II would be folly
to endeayor to conceal the TACT that we sufie,
abroad in character as well as al home. IN the
oss or injury Of many valuable citizens
trough the use upon their part OF alcoholic
inks, and il is high time for US 10 awake ou
sleep and put down the foe. We solemnly
clare our desire 10 see every one Of our fel-
h citizens employed, as the great majority
ebeleye are in some useful pursuit il hfe
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Oihclal letters TO the Government from Fla.
vana, State thai the U. S. brig Truxlon, was al
'hal place on The 9Th instant for the purpose Of
making a cruize round the island in search
OF pirates. Il appears, however, from ano
ther source that no such vessels have been
seen in tha, vicinity 1t is also said thai the
good faith Of tn Spanish government has
been pledged to use al means 10 prevent the
fitting out Of privale-rs.
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TO

| would MOI that The world should know
How deepswilh within this painting heart, n
A thousand warmer feelings 1ow,
Than word Or look could e'er imparL
| would not that the world should guess, IA
Al aught beyond The outward show,
What happy dreams in secret bless,
What burning tears IN secret how.
Studio. Edwin.
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An engineer named Brown has laid belor5
The President a plan OF naval war steam yes
sci with VIII ch it is said the castle at Vera
Cruz could be taken in a couple OF hours
The President has directed a further exami-
nation Of the plan 10 be made under the super
intendance OF naval officers.
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ICE! ICE! at l24 cents pea 6uslei 1T he Ice
IL Honse.-We have small Jumps Of Ice, tha.
will do for Soda Fountain, Ice Cream Merchants.
&c, &c, which will sell at the house for the
sum Of l2t cents. A person will be in attendance
during the day, for the delivery of the same.
Our Gus omers need not fear that on, Ice will fall
short. as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at the Lumber
Yard Of W. H Gunnell, opposite Coleman's Hotel.
jy 4-edtf GUNNELL 81 BIRD.
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Letters have been received a, the Navy De-
partment from Commodore Conner, from
which II appears that the War vessels now
concentrated al Vera Cruz are as follows:
The frigates .sCumberland" and ''Rarilan -
The steamers princeton" and Mississippi ~
and The sloop 'John Adams, and the brig $50
mers /"
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WoRsE AND MORE OF T.--Tne Cleveland
Plain Dealer, Of the Bib. states that man
named R"gan living on the hats. IN iii Of
Drunkenness shot his chill ille boy abou'
3 years old Regan is in prison, but his ae
complice, rum is sill al large.
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Tw enty- ninth Congress-:
FIRST SESSION
SENATE.
FRIpAY. July "a, 1916.

The following bills were passed, viz:
To refund certain duties levied on Java
coffee, in Spanish vessels;
TO pay navy pensions for the year endirg
July !, lS47;
To extend Virginia military land warrants;
and
To improve rivers and habors, by vote
OF "a to l6.
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CITY AFFAIRS.
Let us not be absorbed in the dongs OF Others as
to forget what is going on at home.

On and after Sunday nexl, the morning
o'cloock train Of cars from Baltimore to this
city will be discontinued on the Sabbath.
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The Patent Light exhibited At the Capitol on
Thursday night, is intended TO aid our troops
~ case they may be ordered to make nigh
attack upon the eneny's works.
There are various opinions as to lis utility
The inventor, Mr.. Grant, offers 10 sell The pa
tent rIghlto Congress-.
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There is a beautiful brig now loading al
Georgetown with -four for the West Tndes.
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CHRISTIAN KEENER, ESQ, OF BAL
TIMORE

We had occasion, few days ago, to write
10 this distinguished friend, and firm and use.
full advocate Of the temperance cause, who
for years together has spen, money, lime, and
talent in support Of the dearest and best inter
est of the Tace-lor the purpose Of obtaining
a copy of the "Pe,ition Of the Citizens OF
Ohio to the Legislature, in 1887" He could
not lay his hand upon it. but sent us another
valuable Temperance document. for which we
tender our thanks, and with them our best
wishes for our beloved brother. May his heart
be cheered in his last days BY many additional
evidences to those he must have received Of
the great effect Of his labor in behalf of his
race. .s, 4rs n
We take pleasure in presenting the follow
ing extract from the pamphlet received from
our friend.
THa SECRET REvEALED.-'.The secret OF
those who have made efforts 10 STOP the course
Of drunkenness, has now come oUr-lhe Sc
erct SO importan, 10 the worlds happiness has
been eiiclited, Il is this-lha, as the drunken
ness OF the world, has always sprung from The
use Of alcoholic drinks, and that, however
these might differ in name or qualiiy,i was
only difference in degree and MOI kind that
just so long as one kind Of poison is substitu
ted for another, less rapid, but no less fatal in
in its ultimate resulls-just SO long as the pois
onous beuerage is pressed to our lips by the
Wa.
hand Of friendship, with the lying assurance,
1--WE must take a little, it will do US good,''
just SO long will drunkenness exist in this and
in every other country. Total Abstinence is
the secret, then.
TAE GRoG SHoP.-There il is. The little
grog shops! ready to acromodale! yes, in
any quantity, proportoned TO the means Of
the poorest customer, taking in pay the las'
pittance they have for bread, the furniture
from their wretched garrets, the clothes Irt m
their shvering children, and the very beds on
which they are dying inch by inch. And this
cannot be prevented 2! The wretches who
deal cut to these deluded, trendless, helpless
being, the poison OF body and soul I; deslruc
tion for time and eternity, cannot BIZ reach,
by the laws of an intelligent people 2! Preach
1t till you are weary-let all rulers and jude.
of the land declare tive will not believe il
While there is moral force in man-whil.
there is civil government IN the land, and .
God ruling in The heavens-we will not be
lieve it. The grog shops, then, can be puI
down.
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The trial of Midshipman A. mclaughlin,
for dsobedience, has just been concluded. The
result has not been announced.
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For the Columbian Fountain.
TO MY FRIEND.

For the Columbian Fountain.
TO MY FRIEND.
.Linked hand in band with Love and Hope,
We'd wander down llies fowery slope" 9nf
a amelia
Should sorrow cause thy tears TO flow,
And til Thy tender heart with wo;
And should thou lhro' deep troubles go,
W ilh pity then my heart would glow, y
For thee my friend.
Thou hast mind SO Tree from art,
Thy looks such chearfulness lmpart;
II thou shouldst grleve The tears would starr
From anguish deeply leIl al heart,
For thee my TREND.
From thee my heart shall never move.
lsul round thee bnd lis wrealhs Of love;
And then would call on all above,
My conslancy Tor thee to prove,
My loving friend.
So long as virtue keeps her shrine,
So long as truth shall live and shine,
So long This faithful hearl mine,
Shall echo every beat Of thine.
NV loving friend.
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Nav louder LEI The weiiin ring,N
From poe 10 pole, from shore 10 shore;
OF Temperance speak--oi Temperance sing.
Till Time and space shll be no more! n b.
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The Peoples Advocate, very excelIentpa
per, published in York Pa, has passed from
the hands Of VIM. Frysinger 10 the exc us've
control Of d. s. Wagner, the late Junior edi-
tor, Nt felfa aG se aB
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BOOKS FOR SALE.

By U. Ward 8 Son, al their Nep Store on
Penn. AUenue, near Railroad Depot.
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Cooper's Virgil; Andrews Latin Lessons Wed's
Latin Lessons; Andrews Latin Reader Fisk's
Greek Exercise
School Books.
Emeson's Arithmetic, Parts |, 2 and 3; Mitch
ellis Geography and Atlas; Wei sters School Die
tionary; Websters Large svo. Dictionary Schol-
ars Compsn,on Hazrn's Speller and Defner;
Smiths Arithmetic; English Reader; Smiths En-
gIlsh Grammar; Parey's Common School History;
Gocdrichs History of the United States; Good
nch's History of France; Wilson's United States
Robbins Outline Of History.
Temperance Books.
Life Of John B. Cough; Wedding Days; Jesse
johnson and His Times; Autobiography of a Re-
formed Drunkard; Death by Measure; 1t Will Not
Inure Me; The Drunkards Doom; War of 1000
Years; Young Mans Guide.
Religious Books.
Bowers History Of the Popes; World Display
ed; Hayward's Book Of Religion; Hln,on's His
tory of Baptism; Backus Church History Coxe's
Life Of Melsnclhon Watts aud Rippon's collection
OF Hymns; Halls Help to Zlons Travellers White
heads Life Of Wesley, with an Introduction by r.
q. Stockton; Christian World, by Rev II. G. Stock,
ton Bible Companion. ii
Miscellaneous Books.
n American Pocket Library; Confessions OF
Schoomsster; Art Of Conversing Something New,
Floating Flowers; Russes France; Consumption
Prevented; Cbases Trial; History of Lancaster
county; Bible Quadrupeds; Historical Collections;
Miriam on the Power Of Truth; Young's Night
Thoughts; Washington City Directory Tor lS46
Forces Picture Of Washington; Congressional Di-
rectoy for l84G FOSTERS Practical Bookkeeping;
Seare's Guide TO Knowledge; Sowing and Reap
ing Lives of the Necromancers. as tss slW sRdtI
Topether with MANY other useful Books, for sale
cheap at the New Book Store at the Columbian
Fountain Office, u. WARD ~ sun, ~
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Classical Books.

Anthon's Cesar, Cicero, Horace and Sallust
Cooper's Virgil; Andrews Latin Lessons; Weld
Latin Lessons; Andrews Latin Reader; Fisk
Greek Exercise.
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DON'T KILL THE DOGS.
Only keep then, from biting The people


"What would you think OF a city ordinance
that. proceeded by long preamble, setting
forth the necessity, and the danger Of hydro
phobia. calling upon the ci,lzens every where.
instead Of killing the dogs, TO assist the con-
stables, for their own sakes, and the public
good, 10 keep the dogs from biting The people2
You would laugh such a proclamation 10
scorn, and,hink the Mayor had taken leave Of
his senses.
"You might just as well, and with as great a
show Of reason, urge the Police to keep the
r,nsellers from biting the people, for bul few
ever recover from the serpenl's bite, and the
addeJ's sting, which luIks in all the poisonous
polalions which they administer daily. Ii IS
their business 10 bite The people, 10 poison their
health, abstract all their moral worth. make
them vicious and abominaby wicked, poor,
wretched, and inismous!" SO ought we 10
put down the groggeries.
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The Leesburg (va.) Chronicle says some
dasardly fellow in Loudon county, recently
cut horses tongue out! The malice that
could move man 10 do such an act as this is
surely diabolcal lo 81 oaa9
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MEDICAL CARD.

nR. ALFRED H. LEE tenders his professional
u services to the citizrns Of Washington and its
vpin',y, Office on street North, near 9TH.
July lS-3m'