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mong Gymnastics and the profession OF Elui' a'i0u.
I'm Offering synopsis Of the performances, which Inc
Manager takes pride n offering uIie season. hC b. CON
strained express his grs'euncss Tor hc tca patron
bestowed upon his oVcf'ors during the past season,
and the many kirducsscs everywhere evucCd towards
himself aud fhc various members OF bis company.
In the stud of Valc gated ard lca" horsc The luy.
urious convenience tire Tent she Music tho Profc
Outlay. Extensive appliances. Tasteful rsronhc nails.
Appropriate Costumes Brilliant uanpinEs Gorgeous
gcautry AVID siovc a asiduous attention Go Dee comforts
Of the spectators the Waurccr counts cri.irisn.
In fine he thinks that u aCrdinF Dee grcaic~i ruF. lc
innocent amusement with she creates amount oi iuIuc
ton he has reduced the icais and Sports OF The circle
science.
The Manager anxious 20 ca'cr fr the public. has,
AZ great expense ENGAGED tho celebrated Ehol sc.c
nadors irOm Boston. with liiuc Ole Bullthc Nip
si of his On years. u The world. and Swcerv. ing
very hest ct Banjo plsy ers. and Ai Sanford in te Nga
u IA ftes
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Dublin County. \ c. Dec 10. 1915
IEay- Tho (orlsinnl aud oul,y ceHuine article I,
only pfcFarnd toy DR. SwnyHe north wet corner 9Th
and Race streets. PhHndelpha Touch Eone, ex.
ccpl hat bearing Tie written SIGNATURE OF On
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q RANDRETH's PILLs.-G Gross genuine. for "a,
- AZ The Manufacturers prizes 10y
june = PRYOR & PAUL.
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY. Extra Glass
l62-Draws at Baltimore, July S, &c. Is
Numbers; II drawn ballots.
$1,000; 10000; 10000; ) 600; 10 OF | 900:
Tickets So certificates OF % wholcs will
cost $40
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RURIOCOLAST.

The Texas SENATOR'S. follow
letter will be read with interest by all.
On Wednesday, Gen. Houston, of Tex
as spoke.
The speech was good one, and great
attention was paid by crowded house
and gallery to the orator. He possesses
distinguished ability, fine appearance,
and the most courtly and prepossessihg g
manners. There seems to be "mani-
fest destiny" attending this man, which
has impelled on from scence. to scene of
an eventful and romantic life; has ena.
bled him to establish a Republic in an
Indian wilderness, to become President
thereof twice, to have it received as
confederate part OF another great Repub.
lie; and which will, in all probability.
make him President Of that. His, like
the Star of Napoleon, seems ever to be
in the ascendant
But the most remarkable part of the
display upon that occasion was the cir
cumstance, that whilst one Texas Sena-
tor was addressing the Senate and an
immense audience, the other was presi-
ding in the Chair-Gen. Rusk having
been invited thereto by the polite Presi-
dent of the Senate. This was certainly
very appropriate compliment to two
great men of the clone Star"-the
youngest sister. of this great national
family.
Indeed no State in the Union at this
time presents a more imposing and inte.
resting representation in the Senate,
than Texas, 4 Her two Senstors unite
all that is calculated to attract the admi..
ration Of mankind, being men of distin.
guished abilities, both in the field and
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FOR THE BANNER.
A TRUE SOLDIER.

Mr.. Editor As it is more than pro-
bable the incidents am about to relate
have never appeared in public print, l
have concluded to present them to your
readers.
During one of my excursions in the
West, 1 received the particulars from
my friend, Col. W., who is gentleman
of uuquestionable veracity. l was in.
troduced by Col. w. to the Rev. Mr.. j.,
who subsequently heard preach seve.
raj times, and l soon ascertained was de-
servedly popular for his great moral
works, and unremittlng perseverance in
the cause of Christ.
The Southern portion of Kentucky,
generally known as the barren or green
river country, was then very thinly in
habited, and as an almost inevitable
consequence the people heard little or
no preaching. The Rev. MIR. J. feeling
for their destitute condition in that re-:
spect, concluded to travel among them,
and preach wherever he could get hea.
rers. This he did, and as he thought,
with every prospect of usefulness. He
therefore determined, after remaining
with his family few weeks, to make
the second tour, praying that he might
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longer ones charged in proportion. Those
not having the desired number of inscr-
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On reaching the village of b


sent for gentleman, with whom he
had some acquaintance, and after con-
versing on the topics of the day, Mr.. j.,
supposed the case to him, and asked
him, how he would act under such cir
cumstances. The gentleman promptly
replied, that he should certainly divulgc,
and have the rascals brought to justice.
In the mean time, one Of the State
Judges came in, and the case was pre-
sented to him likewise, in the form of ii
supposition, and he. was asked how he
would act The Judge replied that
such an oath was not binding-he
would therefore tell it, and have the
monsters apprehended for the good of
the country.
The Rev. Mr.. j., then gave minute
account of what had occurred, designa-
ting the spot and all. Early next NOR
ming, party of gentlemen set out in
quest of the robbers, and on reaching
the spot where they had stopped MIR. J.,
the company all left the road, and pas
scd through a valley about three hun
dred yards distant, where they came
across the robbers, who surrendered
without making any resistance, not
withstanding they had in their posses
sion many implements of war. The
robbers were comfortably situated under
very large rock, which projected from
the side of hill, forming shelter, that
completely excluded them from inclem-
ent weather. On entering this cavern,
the assailants found several hundred dol,
lars in gold and silver which the robbers
subsequently confessed, they had taken
from travellers by force. "Did you
meet with no resistance from travellers"
inquired one of the gentlemen. On be-
ing answered in the negative, the rob-
bers added, that it had always been their
policy to attack but one man at time,
they also stated that they had never met
with but one man, who they considered
a true soldier, and as he was preacher,
they concluded to let him CO.
In due time the robbers were all tried.
found guilty and sentenced to 30 years
confinement in the State Prison, where
they still remain, unless they have been
summoned to world of spirits.
In re- tfecting on the narrow escape of
Mr.. j., was forcibly reminded of that
beautiful passage of scripture, eff God
be for us, who can be against U.S."
RURIocoLAsT.
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soil is ls inches deep, and 7 lOths of it
to that depth is pure vegetable matter,
in thoroughly decomposed condition
the other 3-lOths is fine white silicious
sand. The surface soil is of a dark
mulatto shade. Such are the lands on
Lakes Ahapopka, Okehumpkee, Harris,
Eustis, Griffin, and down the Ocklawa-
ha river. All these shammocks are
based on bed of the richest quality of
shell mari, which is generally from l2
to 8 inches deep; and the mari is based
upon bed of stiff blue clay. The
growth upon these hammocks, is hicko-
ry, wild cherry, mulberry, ash, red ma
pie, magnolia, live oak and sweet gum,
with any quantity of wild orange groves.
The soil is exceedingly light, insomuch,
that the small growth, of the diameter
of one inch to one inch and half, can be
drawn from the soil with but little force,
leaving the soil loose, as bank of ash
es. The hammocks are, therefore, ca
SLY cleared, and when cleared, are ever
lasting. The place for residence, is
on the high sandy plain, Immediately in
the rear of the hammocks; and back of
such residence, is an extensive plain, CO.
vered with grass, yielding an inexhau-
stible pasturage for any quantity Of cat
tie. The water is perfectly pure al
though hardly as cold as in this village
AS for health, do not think it to be
healthy, but know it to be so; and
why? because they have no stagnant
water there, and they have no decaying
timber, and they have delightful sea
breeze Ia hours out of every "a through
outthe year; and lastly, mo family has ever
had sickness in that region yet. The
soil is as good and as well adapted to
the growth of sugar, cotton, and tobacco,
as any soil in the United States; and
the climate so equitable, that almost all
the tropical fruits may grow there.
The weather is never so warm, as it is
at times i'll AbbevilIe, and never so cold
as to kill orange trees.
Game is abundant; deer and turkeys
may often be shot from the door Of
dwelling, aud with good dog, it is an
easy matter, to tree bear in almost any
of the hammocks. Tigers, panthers,
wild cats, &C., are often killed in that
region, though, they never have been
known to attack an individual there,
unless first wounded; or otherwise grea-
tIy provoked. Even the rattlesnakes
there, are truly magnanimous. I step
ped within an inch of one, which was
nearly z feet in length, and l2 inches in
circumference, who looked at me, with
an apparent smile upon his countenance,
and seemed to say, elf you will let me
alone, l will let you alone" But gen.
tleman Immediately in the rear, being
moved and seduced, by spirit inherent
in our nature, Immediately fired upon
him, and severed his head from his body.
Venomous snakes, are not abundant
there, but when you meet with one, you
will be satisfied, that he is, in himself,
host. Yours truly, F. BRANCH.
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cordlngly set out, and after travelling
several days, while passing one day
along river bank remote from
any settlement, surrounded by large
rocks and thick scrubby trees, he was
suddenly attacked by three rufians,
with guns in their hands, who ordered
him to halt and dismount. This he did
without hesitation. They then ap-
preached him and demanded his money;
the Rev. gentleman handed them two
dollars, saying he gave them all he had.
The robbers, however, were very in
credulous and would not rest satisfied,
until they stripped the Rev. gentleman,
and searched every vestige of clothing,
but without obtaining any more money.
They next examined his saddle-bags.
where they found a few clothing, Bible
and Hymn book. "I presume you
are poor preacher" exclaimed one Of
them to Mr.. J. every poor" was the
modest reply" and as feel interested
in your eternal welfare, beseech you
all to desist from your present occupa-
ton; cease to do evil, and learn to do
we'll, for if you do not, you will be rem
dered miserable while you remain on
earth, and will be forever lost in the
world to come; no matter how great
sinners you may have been, if you will
repent, you can obtain forgiveness and
inherit everlasting life beyond the
grave. sChrist came to save the chief
of Sinners"
One of the robbers then cried out, this
is not the man we took him to be, I
wish we had let him passed on, and re-
served our work for more profitable
object, but as we have got into the scrape
we must get out let us shoot him at
once, and cast his body into the river,
adding that it was an old saying, and
very true one, "that dead men could tell
no tales.
The second then said, "this man is
true soldier, he is too noble fellow to
die, and is without exception, the bravest
man we have ever attacked. Do you
not perceive how composed he is, why
he is no more afraid of dying than his
horse-I am clear of his blood and T in
tend to remain SO. Irepeat, he is true
soldier, we will hot kill him, but as we
are in the difficulty, let US take his bri-
die reins and tie him to one of these
trees, and make good our escape; some
one will come along and release him.
The third. who had been silent for some
time, as if maturing plan, then gave
the result of his reflections What
we do must be done quickly-the high
way is no place for such discussion;
now let us either kill him forthwith, and
cast his body into the river, or
swear him on this book" (holding up
the bible in his handy Gin which he
processes to believe, that he will never
divulge what has occurred, and we will
give him but two minutes to make his
choice"
"Although, somewhat regret" said
one of the robbers, shaving stopped this
man, still, two dollars is better than
nothing; and we have made it easier
than if we had plowed for it." The last
proposition being agreed on by all par
ties, the Rev. Mr.. J. took the oath, and
resumed his journey. The village of
B., was about ls or 90 miles dis
tant, where he concluded 10 go that
night In riding along, he had many
reflections as the proper course to be
pursued by him in this affair. If he di.
vulged, he would violate the oath he
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-25
To tie Editors Of The Enquirer:
MEXICO AND HER RULERS.


All eyes are now turned 10 this Inflated, but
beautiful and interesting country. A brief sketch
Of her Presidents may not be unineresting 10
your readers. From the annexed il will appear
that sverv President she has ever had has been
deposed by violence, banished or shot. Reyolu-
lions are gotten up in Mexico with as much faci
lily as Gen Scott took that "hasty plate Of soup :"
Ii is absurd 10 expect any hing like stable go
vernment from the present materials IN Mexico;
and would il not be an act OF kindness, on The
part Of The United States, 10 "exlend our laws
over The country? No one, not acquainted with
the population Of Mexico, can fofm any idea
OF the degradation oil the lower class. They
are greatly inferior 10 our Southern slaves
Soon after the battle OF San Jacinto, the writer
of this spent some time in Texas, and daily saw
many Of the caplives. They had been turned
over 10 The planters, and traded on iiom one 10
another as VT trade horses in Virginia. They
were suffered TO 90 at large, yet not one seemed 10
have sense or energy enough 10 make any attempt
10 escape. In truth, they were much better OIL
with their Texan, than they would have been
with their Mexican, masters. IL IS not generally
known in The United States that under the laws
OF Mexico they arc sold for debt, and their pur-
chasers' always find means to extend, and often
perpetuate, their slavery. How can such peo-
pie conduct Government with good faith to-
wards other Governments? Blu, 10 the sketch.
ITuRIng-Emperor Of limited monarchy, es.
lablished after the separation from Span-cxiled,
returned, and was shot in 1872.
GEN VIcToRIA-The first President elected in
iS24-Rravo (Vice PresdenD denounced him,
but was beaten and banished.
GEN PgDRAzl-Elecled in 1923 over Guerre-
70, who used violence TO displace him, aided by
Santa Anna, who was defeated and made his es-
cape In October 1928 Ex-Marquis Caduca
headed mob, seized The Government and Pedra-
"a fled.
GugRREao-Next declared elected; Bnstamenie
Vice President Soon after Buslamenle revolIed,
civil war ensued, which ended in The execution Of
Guerrero in 1881, al Osaca-leaving
BUsTAMESTE in the Presidential Chair. In
1892 Santa Anna marched from Vera Cruz 10
the capital, and made Bustamenie resign in ia
vor OF Pedraza, then an exile in Philadelphia.
SANTA ANNA-Electcd in May, 1888, taken pr-
soner by Houston 1886. Bustamente, then in
| exile in France, returned and was elected soon
after Santa Anna, on his return, took the field
against him and drove him from power bur, in
turn, was driven from power by
GEN. HERRERA, who sent him (Sanla Anna)
to Havana, in lS45-was deposed BY
GEN. Paroles, whose race has been short, for
now [l646) We again find
SANTA ANNA at the head OF affairs. How
long he is TO remain so, "this deponen saith not.
Essex County. J. A. P.
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a6fr4Dt,toot0 aEatttttttFt'e

dollars neither the rest nor the meals OF the IN,
valid will be disturbed; he will have space anu
room enough 10 move his limbs, and Will, more
over, be subjected to no grinding extor'ion iol
bageaee-the entire route being performed oJ
railroad and steamboat Never having seen an
ANALYSIS oflhe water at Jordan's, cannot spedA
with certainty of lis properties-judsinS rom 'nc
senses, il would be pronounced strong sulphur
w. ter. .;h
The situation OF the spring is one, oil whicn
every person would conclude al glance 'hal y
was peculiarly the abode OF health II IS placed
among the hills Of The Opequan; the surrounding
surface being bed OF slate rock, there IS no
cause Of apprehension from dampness, nor from
decay of luxuriant vegetation. For The manner
in which the hotel is kept, the proprietor merits
the highest praise. The chambers and bedding
are Delightfully."- neat; and with regard 10 the Ia
bic. am disposed, take il altogether, 10 rank il
above any public table have ever known. Inc
circumlacenl country being generally cleared
and cultivated game is rarely 10 be procured, ou!
the beef, mutton, poultry vegetables, mllK ana
fresh butter are abundant, and all oil nrst quail
ily. Every thing is excellently cooked ana neat
ly served But it is impossible, almost, 10 pass,
without special notice, the bread, oil WHICH, eve
re- morning and evening, there are iour OF hVe
varieties, each perfect in its kind. tpresenIs, 10
truth, perfect spectacle.
send you, gentlemen, this short notice as an
act of sheer Justice 10 Mr.. Jordan, and from
conviction that a knowledge of his pleasant and
hea,hful location and excellent fare may be es-
sentally advantageous 10 our community.
a SUBSCRIBER
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VIRGINIA SPRINGS.

To Tie Editars Of the Enquirer:
Gentlemen: Amongst the notices in the press
OF the various resorts for health above and below
the mountains, ii is surprising that mention has
not been made OF one possessing claims not in
erior 10 those of any other watering place in Vir-
ginia-l allude TO Jordan's Sulphur Spring, in
the county OF Frederick, within six miles OF the
town of Winchester. To begin The enumeration
OF these claims, with one OF The weakest, though
10 the valeluiinary one oil no minor importance,
lei me advert TO the celebrity and comfort with
which access TO this spring is effected
Instead OF being packed into stages, with from
nine 10 thirteen passengers in and upon these
vehicles, fIted 10 carry about six grown persons;
instead of being aroused at 9, A. NJ, and kept
in stale OF actual torture for sixteen or eighteen
hours, TO accomplish distance Of little more
than fifty miles and being subjected 10 the impo-
silion OF EXTRA pay for baggage; instead Of these
infections encountered on the route 10 other
Springs, the traveller TO Jordans can leave Rich
mond after breakfast, sleep at night, and break
fast next morning. al the Relay House, between
Washington and Baltimore, and reach the ter
minaion ofhs journey on the second day 10 din
ner. Thee1pense oflhe trip will be about eleven
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FALL SUPPLY.
Gums, Gum Barrels. 4 5,
SAMI.. 81 IHERI.ANn

OPPOSITE THE BANKS, Mas sTgtrr.
LAS received his fan stock ui good, &
i l. england, and has them now reas, III
spection. His assortmcn, of double ani I'll
barrel GUNS is good, and al price. d p-a-.
An enumeration Of his stock wou'i r. leiiol
therefore, he will merely say, thai cvefy aricr
his line can be procured al hi> siore, AMI ~ !
reasonable terms.
gJGUNSMlTTlING.- Parncular aneh
is paid 10 this department, and al klnis 3i'e
ing done in the neatest and most dnrahl" q
ner. SEQ :
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NOTICE
TO GENTLEMEN OF RICHMOND
NIcTNITN

TO GENTLEMEN Of RICHMOND IT
VICINITY.
MIR. j. G. WlMAN, OF the house ii "
INI MAN, ELMENDORF 4 DEa5
Merchant Tailors. No. 235, Broadway \
York, informs the gentlemen ~ Ri,hmon
vicinity tina, he will be al The Excbangs |!
Richmond, on Monday and Tue>iay, 81
29th September, and will be happy q r..
such orders as they may be pleased 70 iase,'
with.
Mr.. w. will call upon thoee who prefer
addressing him Al the Exchange EIure
Sept. 2J-dIt
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MARINE JOURNAL,
FORT OF RICi.Mo.p

70 RT OF RlCH Mo.D.
High Water this day, al :. oclo,a. A y
ARRIVED,
Schr. Columbia, Green, Philadelphia.
Schr. Herald. Small, Portland
Schr. Hope, Rickari, New York.
SAILED,
Schr. Presto, Willis, Baltimore.
Schr. Susan, Gardner, Dlghion.
Schr. I. Frelenhuysen. Bocart, New T..
Schf. William Wright, Niece, New lcrs
Schr Providence. Gasing, Baltimore.
NORFOLK, Sept 23.-Ard., schr>. Pors,.
Campbell, and Eagle, Dennis from Pcrei>....
schr Crescent, HAWKINS, from Salem, boua.
Richmond. In Hampton Roads, French !,
Albert. from James River, bound IL HAVE.
PHILA DELPHlA, SEPT % Cleared, ;.
Rupenia, Goodwin, for Richmond.
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We have seen various versions in the newsp

We have seen various versions in the newspa-
pers OF the contents of The late dispatches from
Mexico, (says the Union.) But whatever be The
truth upon the matter, our true policy seems 10
point 10 vigorous prosecution OF The war. The
President, with all his disposition for peace, has
declared his objections 10 any armistice, 10 any
cessation of hos,ililes until a Treaty Of Peace
has been made and ratified. As we said the
other day, the only road 10 prompt and peTma-
nen peace, is vigorous prosecution Of the war.
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ulI Arlkf

I'IsAHftFHi' Ntpf n
In PHILADELPHIA Flour i IN he decline !.
is held al 81 70 for fresh ground: Sonlhprr !.
Western al g.! 10 ! IS Corn Alea, \ !;
Rye Flour 325. Wheat !, dali; pine ri, i
a I03c. Oats, 33c. Corn, 60: Whl>sey y
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presen. meaning, they can never convince .ns.'
readers that the "Hon." Mr.. Davis mas nv' o. -.
Iy misrepresened Mr. Clays uneq'I'r0Sa a an
Dress preference Tor ad ualorem over speclllc uu'e'
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Al NV YORK, on Wednesday, Gene>ee H..
sold a, lO2 CTS Northern Com - cen,, a..
50 SO cts. Brandywine foui - and sou,s.-
IS. Whisky 24.c. in bbl>. -'''
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MANAGERS oFFICE.-D. PAINE 8 =.
1'l mond, Virginla. III.
$40. 900 10 so4, OF 1000, - Of ZOO, 90 q y.
7s Nns, IL drawn. Tickets 81.
Also, the Dollar Loitery-s3,Voo, ETC
drawn. II
Drawn Nos. of Pokomoke Lottery, Cll-e ~
30 a5 GO 6l Al 90 81 &c y =
Drawn Nos. Of Delaware Lottery. Gas ~
o. 81 81 SO l9 10 - 80 I. y 4" -
Drawn Nos of Poknmokr Letter.. ~ u
46 So IS 81 So ~ Al IS s. 20 Ia
Half Ticket No. ! 50 81, siOoi ana IA !.
Ticket Nos. 4 - IS, Ss0-Bo,h sold ana jp,'R, Eli
Drawn Nos Of Delaware Lotcpi,
So le 9 so IS 50 80 .
Ssnt OS