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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
"PiCked up!"
By SOLITAIRE.

1t is common saying in this region,
when an individual makes sad mis-
take. either about his own powers in
any matter, or those of an antagonist,
that he finds himself " Picked )" as for
instance, when politician expects to
continue in Office and finds himself
turned out,--a lover builds his hopes
on maiden. and some swain, more
fortunate, cuts him out,-a passenger
emil arks on boat with the promise of
going immediately, and don't get off
for two days-or when some choleric
little man undertakes to whip another,
and gets thrashed himself. A case
analyses to these, as certain
Con gresham used to say, occurred on
board one of our steamers, in which
an old boatman, the mate, was sadly
II" picked up;'' and as he confesses the
fact. to ease his conscience more fully,
we will give his confession publicity.
A busting, farmer-looking customer
stepped on board the boat he belonged
to, few minutes before she pushed
out, and holding out $40 bill on the
Bank of Missouri, begged him to
change it. The mate, thinking it a
good bill to stow away, held it out to
the clerk near him, and asked if it was
good. OH, yes," says the clerk,
+" beautiful money" and passed on up
TO the cabin, leaving the mate with his
bill. "Good as wheat, stranger" says
the mate, I'll cash it ~ and forth
with pays him over Indiana small bills
in change. In few minutes off went
the boat and as she wendell her way
down stream, the clerk and mate came
again in contact.
"Well. Ike," says the clerk, "who
burned you with that counterfeit x on
the Bank of Missouri 20
Counterfeit % exclaimed Ike,
what do you mean :"
81 mean" says the clerk. (" that the
Missouri bill you showed me atstarting
is rather bad lot Of money. Where
did you get ii :"
sWhy, curse your picture" says the
mate. 4" gave good money in change
for that bill, on the strength of your
recommendation"
"Good Lord !" burst in the clerk,
CHA, ha ho-ho-ho was you SO con-
founded green2 Why, it's an old
Missouri counterfeit. of the worst
kind" and here half dozen more
Joined in, laughing at 1ke's loss.
His first impulse was to tear the
spurious bill but, on second thought
he carefully folded it up, and let off his
wrath by stirring up the deck hands
individually and collectively. The
boat had nearly reached Smitbland
when an old fashioned, quiet looking
deck passenger came TO the mate and
asked. as a particular favor, that he
would look over any bank bills the
clerk might give him in change, when
he paid his passage, as he was not &C.
qusinted with western money. and wa:
afraid he might get some spurious or
deprecated paper passed upon him.
What kind of money have you
got '' inquired Ike.
"a twenty on a Philadelphia
hank" answered the passenger.
{. Maybe can change it for you,'
says Ike eagerly.
al only wish you could" earnestly
chimed in the stranger.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
EruD,;on of Mount EeeY4 TIL

Eruption Of Mount Hecld The
Boston Atlas translates from a French
paper, an account of an eruption Of this
celebrated volcano. It broke forth with
great violence on the 9th of March, By
three immense craters, and reached 70
the height Of more than $4,000 feet
Pumice stones. of the weight Of 1000
pounds, were thrown three quarters of
a mile from the opening. The lava
poured down the sides Of the mountain.
melting the beds Of snow and ice. which
swelled the waters Of the river Rangea.
The water of this river was SO heated
by the torrents Of red hot lava that
poured into it, that quantities Of trout
we're picked up on its hanks dead, and
even cooked. The cattle that eat the
grass on which the lava fell, have been
attacked by an epidemic from which
few escaped. The inhabitants are
much alarmed.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
FroEla Mexico.

Santa Anna sailed for Vera Cruz. -
By the ship Adelaide at New Yorl
from Havana on the 9th instant. we
learn that Gen. Santa Anna, Almon,s
& Rejou chartered the schooner .7rab
an English trading vessel, and pro
ceeded 10 Vera Cruz on the evening o
the Sth, for the purpose, as Santa Ann;
Ifacetiously remarked, Of making peace
between the United States and Mex
leo.
The offer of peace would get to Vers
Cruz very few days after Santa Anna
and Almonte arrived there. 1t would
follow them or accompany them to the
capital. This was probably known to
them before they set out.
The Havana papers contain intclli-
gence from Vera Cruz to the Cd inst,
by the British Packet Dee. Paroles
had published DEGREES permitting goods
to be landed at various points on the
coast during the blockade, and estab-
fishing temporary custom-houses.
He was TO leave for the seat of war
on the 90th July-Bravo President
The Republican, of Mexico of the
Gath Of July reports that on the previ-
Gus day the minister of war informed
the National chambers that the Capt
Gen. of New Mexico had communica-
ted the appearance of 5000 Americans
commanded by the cd Gen. Chief on
their way to that department and that
his Excellency the minister of War
had dispatched all the troops that were
in chihuahua and Zacatecas to rein
force The troops under Gen. Armija at
Santa Fe.
The Captain of the y. brought a re-
port that the Cumberland got aground
near Avarado: and had been obliged
10 tighten by throwing the guns over
in order TO float her--and she was very
much injured.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Starting Rumor.-Twclve years
ago last fall. brig called the ''Nile.'
Capt. Bookings, sailed from this port
for the West Indies. Subsequently she
was found, bottom up, on shore on
Bermuda. 1t was supposed that her
officers and crew had all found a wa
terry grave. Last week young man
named Reed returned home to Wool
wich, after an absence in Mexico and
South America of six years, and he
says that he saw in California a map
named Jones, who sailed in the Nile
that Jones stated that when in the
neighborhood Of Bermuda. the brig
was fallen in with by arakish craft,
that she was robbed OF all her valuables,
that Captain Brookings and all his crew
were transferred 10 the pirate vessel,
the Nile was then scuttled,the crew was
taken 10 the South side of Cuba, trans.
ferred to another vessel, carried to Mex,
leo, placed in the mines, and there
they have been kept at labor ever
since, being allowed above ground bur
one hour in twenty.four.
Jones, by dint Of good fortune, Sue
ceedcd in escaping, some five or six
years since, and in finding his way e
california, where he is now living
The report has caused some excitement
in this region, andcwe understand that
measures are on foot to test its correct
ness. Mr.. Reeds friends have 40
doubt of his veraciiy.-[Bath InquiR
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Deserfion and DeQth.-Two indi-

Desertion and Death.-Two indi-
viduals belonging to the regular troops
which recently arrived at Governors
Island, attempted to desert thereirom
on Thursday evening, by swimming to
the Brooklyn shore. One OF them
when near the Atlantic Dock, lost his
hold of a plank by which he was at
tempting to sustain himself, and was
drowned. His name was Charles
Thompson. He was "A member OF a
Company Of the Cd Infantry, COM
manded bv Lieut.. Pattcn, from Oswe-
90. The comrade of the deceased,
conscience struck at the disaster. swan
back TO the Island and reported the
circumstance. lie was much exhausted
on regaining" terra firma," and barely
escaped being swept from the extreme
point of the Island into the North
River, the tide being on the flow. II
is proper to observe that foil credence
is not given, by the officers at the Fort
10 the narrator's account OF the disaster
and measures have been taken at the
Police Office with view to ascertain
the truth Of the statement
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Fro3, Brazil and BuenoS

From Brazil and Buenos tyres
The bark Pioneer, Captain Lambert,
arrived at New York from Rio Janeiro
whence she sailed on the Cd ult.--
! Nothing decisive had transpired will
regard TO the state of hostilities exist
ing in and about the Rio de In Plata
There was a report that Lord Aber-
deem in London, had informed the
Bnenos Ayrean Minister (Rosas) that
the British and French Ministers had
exceeded their is,ructions in waging
war upon Buenos Ayies, and that a
steamer would be Immediately dis
patched with orders to withdraw the
English and French troops and TO stop
all farther interference in the affairs OF
that distracted region. But we have
before us a communication from these
Ministers to the Buenos Ayrean Gov
eminent, dated l4th May, in which
they declare that they will enter upon
no negotiations until the Duenos Ay-
rean troops are WITHDRAW from the Ban
da Oriental. These contradictory
statements leave US as much in the
dark as before as othe probable course
of events. 1t was the general opinion
at Rio when Captain l.. sailed that the
blockade OF Buenos Ayres would soon
be raised, and matters allowed to take
their course.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
O e II r Y
The Reapers and the Flowers.
BY HENRY W. LoNGFELLow.

There is a reaper. whose name is Death,
And, with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
"ShaIl Ibave noaght that is fart" saith he
"Have noughi but the bearded grain
Tho the breath fthese flowers is sweetto me
will give them all back again."
He gazed at the flowers with fearful eyes;
He kissed their dropping leaves;
II was for the Lord Of Paradise
He bound them in his sheaves.
INV Lord hath need of these fiowrets gay,
The reaper said. and smiled;
"Dear tokens of the earth are they,
Where He was once child"
They shall all bloom in fields Of light,
Transplanied by my care.
And saints, upon their garments white,
These sacred blossoms wear"
And the mother gave. in tears and pain,
The flowers she most did love;
She knew she would find them all again,
In the fields of light, above.
o, no, in cruelty, not in wrath,
The reaper came that day;
Twas an angel visited the green earth
And took The flowers away.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
one ofthe Uses Qfthe 7slegroph

One Of the Uses Of the Ieiegrdph.
"A female, named Catharine Holler-
an, yesterday morning robbed her en-
ploycr, Mr. John Hesley, OF Sringfield.
Mass, OF 5000, and took the nine o.
clock train of cars for New Haven. and
thence by steamboat for this city
The robbery being discovered soon al
ter tie thief's departure, information
was Immediately transmitted by the
Telegraph to the Chief of Police, re-
speeding the robbery and description of
the woman suspected. The Chief ac-
cordingly d~puted officer Bloom, one
of his special aids, to meet the New
Haven boat. On the arrival Of which,
officer Bloom soon espied the object
sought for. and conducted her ladysbip
to the Chiefs Office, where, upon max
ing search, Sl9s Of the money were
found upon her person. She was
therefore locked up TO wait requisi-
tion from the Governor of Masachu-
setts.-rN. Y. True Sun.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

CompelIed TO Fork OUer.-By a
law passed at the late Session, all Col
lcctors and Custom-House Officers will
be required TO pay over their fees (hith-
efto distributed among the several Off
ccrs) into the Treasury Of the United
States. The same act requires that an
officer serving less than a year shall be
paid only for the time serving. Hith.
erto the Collector has secured his salary
for the year from bis fees, and at once.
Hereafter it win be paid quarterly
These arc salutary changes.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Copper Ore for Ensiand.-Tbe ST.
Louis Republican Of the 10Th uis. IN
forms us that six casks Of cobalt. and
three hundred and one casks Of copper
orc, were shipped on board the steam
or North Alabama. at St. Mary's Land
ing, few days ago, directed to London.
These metals were obtained in Mis-
souri,, back of ST. Mary's.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Mexican Punishment for Theft

Merican Punishment for Theft
From what we had heard and know OF
the thieving propensities of the Mexi-
cans. we were under the impression
that theft was considered inherent with
them. and was therefore allowed to 60
unpunished, but were undeceivcd as to
This by witnessing the infection of Sc
verer punishment for this crime than
is meted out to it by the laws Of any
other country we are acquainted with.
The culprit. his hands tied behind him.
and chain with heavy iron ball at
tached to it, fastened around his leg,
was paraded through the streets. and
after a sufficient exhibition was led 10
the ferry at the crossing of the river,
placed in the ferry boat, and when II
had attained the middle Of the stream,
with his hands thus tied and the heavy
weig' suspended to his leg, he was
made to plunge into the rushing tor
rent. The poor devil managed, even
in this situation, to keep his head above
water several moments and shorten the
distance considerably between himself
and the shore, but the ball at length
touching the muddy bottom, he could
swim no further, and was dragged un-
der and passed into eternity Malta
moras Flag.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
MEDIC AL n o TIC T..
DIR. CREIGHTON,
1a05pAN70 PJyIHSI1IAISI,

3OPAlNl@ R{xIHSI9IEAlSTs
Mos, respectfully informs the citizens ofPotosi ano
the public in general, that he has located himself
IN Polasi, w. t. and offers his professional SER
vices 20 those who may favor himwi their pat
rouage, and fatters himself that he is competent
10 cure any disease that is within the reach Of
Medicine His Medicines are peculiarly cal
eulated for the cure of Liver Complaints, Dispep-
STA, Fever and Ague, affections of the Lungs and
Kidneys, Weakness of the Stomach, General de-
biIiiy of Females, &c. Office opposite Messrs
Langworhy's store.
Potosi, w. t., Aug. 90, lS44.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

"A Pleasing Incidental towns.
man, who stood on the wharf at East
Boston when the Cambria came in,
saws that astl.e vessel was nearing her
destination, the Hutchinson Family,
who we're among the passengers, struck
I'D Home, Street Home" and sang
with thrilling sweetness and beauty
that touching song. 1t must have been
a pleasing and impressive incident 10
ali who witnessed it.-tSpFingfeld
Rep.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

RP A planter in Virginia once
owned slave in connection with one
Of his neigbbors. He was pious man,
and would sometimes wind off his pray
ers by saying: 80 Lordl in addition to
all the blessings, ], a sinner, have ask
ed at your hands, will you, in your in
finite mercy and goodness, condescend
to bless my half Of Pomp"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
PIGEON Erpresses.-A Paris letter

Pigeon Erpresses.-A Paris letter
in the Boston Atlas says:-There are
several lines Of pigeon expresses be-
tween Paris and London, employing
birds of the Antwerp breed, strong 10
the wing and fully feathered, who cross
the channel in about four hours. The
communications are written in hero
elyphics, that the servants may not sell
the intelligence, but the key is some
times discovered, and London banker
recently paid ten pounds for news pos
sessed by supposed rival. which he
afterwards found was brought by one
of his own birds.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

n Robbery The Louisville Jor-
nal Of Monday last, says that Messros
Curtis & Co.. Exchange brokers Of that
city, have lost $4,000 IN Indiana Bank
notes, which were sent TO them by the
New Albany bank, through Thomas
Orr, a hack driver, who has ab-
seconded.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Epes arrested. The Petersborough
Reporter of "Wednesday, contains tile
following paragraph -
awe learn that letter was received
yesterday by gentleman in town,
containing intelligence of the arrest Of
Epes. the murderer of +. Adolpbns
Muir"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
What ii Costs.-The amount of ap

WhatH CostS.-The amount OF APP
rropriations made by Congress, at ITS
late session, for war purposes. including
the ordinary Army and Navy Bills,
was S43,4O2,7s These appropria-
lions. il is believed. will not cover all
the expenses that have been and will
be incurred by the time OF the next
meeting Of Congress, into 5O per
cent.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

P The Raleigh Standard states
that poll was taken at the late elcc-
ton. about the propriety Of ESTABLISHING
Penitentiary in North Carolina sea
that there is very heavy majority
from $4,000 to 10000, against such on
institution.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Launch Of Gernantoacit-li IS IN
Jefs,ood that orders have been receiv-
Cd at the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Tor
the launch Of the sloop Of war German
town, on Saturday last.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

The potsto-rot has made its appear.
anec in Massachusetts.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Terms oS the Herald.

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The Published Of the |" HERALD" having on hana
a large and extensive assortment OF ram d
Fancy Jos TTPE, is prepared 10 exc
cute at short notice, all kinds Of
JOB gAIMgIAGs
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NJ. s I. SWEENEY
Iusi received and ,ps,.a 100 racka,,
IL ZINE CHIN AMI OifErnNS,rA pI

WE iusi received and "psu,o TOO rarka,,,
III FINE CHINA snd QugENsyARE
Amens Other ~atic,es they have
f'ne Gold hand China Tea SETS from 81 To loo o.
hsh GU aud Fancy d. Il,
10 60 exts fine do
Aichiy dcroraied Maniel Ornaments colosnc.. Fap.
~ Ink. Baskets Ae. 10 g;ea, yaue,y.
The Ladies are invited 20 call and eranine
,hcse' a. ,hey surpass any thing ui The k,nd eve,
before hrsnght t this c.nniryanj are wur,h seeing
Koch Gilt and embossed Fruu BASKETS. laced n h,rb
""e 'hinf do DO d.
VI" sni Flain Cotnroiets. Cassenlles. rnrcens.
noa's ani stand; Eva Pots. Sugars and Creams
Yea and c"fiee Cups and Siucers. rlatee. sc. lnsd
pa'n and ia'ey styles. IN sets OF pieces To Sui, eus.
lOmers.
Ia common ware we have I~dTstrool Dishes and
rla'es al all sizes. TeOs aad Coaees. Tea and Coffee
r''s. Sugars and Crsems. Sc. OF varisus colo,s.
P''n'eS. tlawine blue anl Fancy Toilet Sets; com,
mon edged Plates. Dishes. Teas. Sc. &c. " iih eve.
~ othef ariole usually kept m the most extensive
establishments 10 he eountrs, aud vhich The public
need only caIl nhd price 10 re satisfied la, We sch
lower than hey can be Futchsss elsewhere. We
I'VE on hand md are constantly manufacturing
CWi and plain ilsh Lamps. Laniens. ramhier..
Dishes. Sc; which iree'hor wuh our stock Of
Q~aeensware. we invite tie attention at puf, hassrs.
b'iher wholesale nr fe'nil. Warehouse. Ma I and
Sionfoe 81. Wheeling. Va nov IL
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ALEX 7 LAIDLEY. Clerk.
NElsoN " fEcK. mac
NIRGINIA-IN CnANcrnr - Rnle.h

NiRGfNIA-lN CuANcyKy AT Rule. held
Y ~ the Clerks sfice pl the Circu.I Superior
~ont Of Law ard Chanrery Cor lhe county ol Ono.
IN h. month OF Marci lS46.
Francis Ssinnet. William ) Lincoln, and Henry X
lioq'on. pasns's under the frm of Fmnc.. shin.
Hef 10 Compliments,
egdinH
samuel Cld~elt. Alfred Caldwell aud John Lat
and Slhieski Il ady Executors oT Jane, Cad q ell
ue'eHsei' D,Gsn3safs
eu1s,eI r. 49,, S,raael Caldwell. nmt hav,ue
10 tie ac, OF assembly ss1 'hYs "dassld ,y ,agSsers,es
md il aPpennne ~ satisfactory proof thai he - no,
m iRhhbiiaut OF the cpmmoRw cath OF Virginia
On motion oi the compliments by counsel. ~ .,
ordered that tho ,aid GeieSdnni do appear here on
Tho Gnst day of rhe next Spring term OF this couu,
ana answet the c"mplsinanis' bill, and ihaI a copy
oi 'lis Urder be { uhwrh Inserted ia some ncu-,a a.
per printed 10 NE city oi Wheeling Tor Two mouth.
excessively. aad posted al the ffonl door vi lie Couft
house O. Oaio county AGONY re.ie,
ALEX n LAiDLEY. Clerk.
L&R MARI
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SPLENDID . OF
Fall ~ Inter Goods.

JUST RECEIVED from The East. ihe mos
~ splendid stack oI Ffcnch anil Ensltsh Brnai
Bea,esand welIngio', CLOTHS, Plain and Faocy
Cnssineres; every ,Nu,ty u vESTlNGS 10 suil
The ,asle o I the most fustidious.
Having procured the latest Fashions from Len
don. Pans nnd Phiadelph,a. tho Subscribers pre-.
pared To furnish hose VIII m,y please 10 give him
a call. with a .iyle not 10 bs surpassed IN The Wcst.
lie hopes :" see his i,iends. customers and the
pnslic generally coll md examine h- siuek OF su.
perIof goods. before pure hasing elsewhere.
JOHN X BLACK.
Fourth Sosr South Of The Va. fIos,L, Nam ST.
oct 81 GIN