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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-24

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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-24
CIRCULAR,

Distribution Of pri4s-oncy to the oceEs and crews
Of the Bon Homme Richard" and Alliance"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
DOUBLE CAPS! DOUBLE CApsn

AA RIGHTS iADsAN sEssr4slk PtlLs-G.nuis4 m,
sale sohzsAniis ~ tA. A. Aek tt
asef Sonih Anessilag
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

American Ice WIS much wanted at Hong
Kong, China, 10 September last.
In New Haven, CT, the people have de-
siroyed the gas light posts, becuuse OF injury
to the shade trees by gas eIhaations.
There is some talk in New York Of building
mat esla olishment upon the cite recently
occupied BY the Park 1hsatre.
The number OF persons " no annually visit
the National Museum al Washington. is es-
TINA led al 10 900.
number Of passengers in the ship New
York, have been discharged from the Marine
Hospital al New York.
The Irish population OF Boston and vicinity
amounts to "a 600
The population OF the Fejee Islands is abou,
$4,000
project for a female medica, school, in
Boston, Is gong forward very prosperously.
musical instrument OF the Frjee Islanders
| Is flute blown with the nose.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
CONGRESS.

We have, in April next, members oil Con-
sress to elect in this State. aud although there
,uoeared. at the last election, heavy maI"'-
ity sasinstu us, we have reason TO hope anu be
lieve that that majority may be overcome un-
der the auspices OF Gen TayloIs administra-
ton. and we trus, that candidate VIII hs
nominated wv the whies or that they vii IL
mite in support OF one whose talent nd char
sc,er will be honorable 10 the district, and
whose popularity will ensure his success
Siuce the heat Of the late canvass for the pres
idency developed the character and quallhca-
tions of our late eector, + h.PEIRPoIET Esq.
our attention has been directed toward him as
the candidate for Congress. Not only ours;
but that of all the wings with whom we
have conver.ed laSbeen turned in the SANE d.
rec,ion. His iabors in the late campaign were
arluous and efficient No nan was more
ardent, no one more effective. His speeches
were characterized by iefyid eloquence. strong
sense, a perfect knowledge oil the history,
character and wants OF our Government, and
would he consent to enter the Held Tor Goa
press, he would find the most ardent support
of all who are in favor OF sound and healthy
legislation. Whether he will consent to run
we are not advised.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
The Population oi San franeisco, Cali6,,.

The Population oi San fraaciseo. Califo,.
MA. ia July iast, Was 5000 souls. The govern.
ment troops aud passengers who have since
gone out aud are going, will swell The
numbrr by June next 10 5000. More dry
goods have been shipprd To that country since
the gold lever. than could be made up il, cloth
Ing an d year, ii all the inha hitsais were I'll.
lors. Ready made clothing has been sen, in
The same proportion. aud OF broadcioths. :, r
hcieni have gone to ciOthe all ia the country
Tor i've yrars 10 calne. The Journal OF Cuo,.
mefce advises that The emgrant to California.
Il he had any money. should take it with hi,,.
ia bali dollars, aud when there, purchss- uh,,
he nsy ~ant (Which will be very little la In.
SHAPE OF cloIhlig) to enable him TO dis odd
Ia the sammeT.-L edgsr.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

OREGON-In the general excitement
have occassioned. !, is to be feared that our
new Territory OF Oregon, with its necessity
Of protection, will he neglected. A message
from Gov. Aberlhrny. among the documents,
accompanying the Secretary Of the Nays
Report, gives a very unfavorsble account Of
the settlements. We copy the following
paragraphs
Some time since Commissioners were sent
up 10 treat with the different tribes. and en-
deavor 10 detach them from the Cayuse They
effected great deal; the Walia Wallas. Nez
Perces, and other tubes. accepted presents,
aud declared they would rem5in friendly with
the whites; still there are great many that
will unite with the murlerrrs all the restless
and turbulent spirits among the different
tribes. those that were guilty Of robbing
the immigrants last Fall. many who look
with jealous eye on the inrodds OF the which
man, 81 that IL is TO b. feared large party
viii take the field against us; our settlers are
scattered through the different valleys, many
oil them isolated and lying in such position
+ that they could he swept of ia a night, aud
the Indians be IN the mountains, out OF reach,
the next moruing Our policy is to keep the
Indians busy IN peotecliug their families aud
stock III their own country. aud by this means
keep them out OF tn. valley, aud we hope
we shall succeed; have no money. no NUM-
tons oil war; our patriotic volunteers are des-
titu,e oil clothing, tents, and provisions even
while in the field; still they are in good
spirits, sud determined to fight TO the last -
Our powder we gather up hy hall pounds,
aud parcels, as the SETTLERS have brought more
or less in Tor thdir own USE: this " i'll soon be
gone. have written to Col. Mason, of Cal
liotnia, for supply OF powder aud lead
with hope viii come by the first opportun-
ity. have also written to Com. Shubrick. o
send us d sloop- ol-waf, 10 lie in our river, to
show the Indians that we have that can be
brought into this country II necessary
Fesr and fear only rules sn,l control lnii-
ans-knowiug this they have been informed
that we expected man OF war here this sum
: iner, and thai soon as our great Chief heard
that his people had been murdered, he would
send his war chiel here 10 punish the muir
dercrs. Should This pass off and we receive
: no visit from uLr men of war, aud no troops
! be sent into tins territory, our situation Will
not be anrn,isb'c one; the Indians will say
oil this has been dune 10 trighten Us; SEE
their war ships have not come; their soldiers
have not come; they have have none; do not
let US be afraid any longer. Probably a large
immigration will be on their way 10 this ter
ntory this Summer. hope that troops will
accompany them, for the Indians are well a
ware oil their route and the time of their COM
ing aud il not protected. they will very like
ly go on to meet them, and rob, plumber aud
murder oil parties not strong enough 10 resist
them.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
HEALTHY BETTING.

The Hartford Courant states the following
novel arrangement has been entered into by
and between thorough Tsyo Wing and .
Free Soiler.
The Wing having the strongest confidence
IA the election OF Gen Taylor. said he would
risk the saving OF a coId OF wood, ii Levi,
Cass was el c,ed, ii any man would take lb.
same risk on the election OF Gen Taylor-,he
wool To he sawed near the Congregational
Church ia the village oi Rockville. about Ia
mates sast oil Hartford. The proposition was
lInSe''ia'eiy taken by Free Sollrr-papers
pfspar.i. s'gued. sealed. aud delivered. The
par'iessfe Capt G. II, aud C
y Esaf'.' OF Rockville. Agreeably
to am afransearnt OF a committee chosen by
the parties, the wood will be sawed ~ he a.
boye specified place on Monday, Dec. ism
between The hours OF z aud II o. inf rsiu,
next pleasant day.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
POLk'S M ESShGE.

Hon. A. II. Stevens, of Ga. made speech
before the Rough and Ready Club of Wash
ington. on Thursday evening, in which he
made the following cool hit at the Presidents
message:
ole was struck with the remark Of friend
in the House, while the elaborate aud ILL
timed, as well as l-tempered document was
being read by the Clerk. Some one said that
Mr Polk is like lawyer arguing a case after
il is decided. This friend, whom you all
know, Mr. CoIlamer) said he was rather like
lawyer he heard Of in Vermont. who, upon
being reprimanded by The Judge Tor speaking
alter the judgment OF the Court was pronounce
ed, replied that he was not by means arguing
his cause again, but only damning the deeis-
iou."
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
A PlTIABLE CASE.

An excitement was created the other eve
ming IN the ncighborhood Of the City Rail oc-
| casioned by poor fellow seated on a st,a,p
too much exhausted 10 tell what allied him.
lie was seen passing up Fulton street about
half past seven O'Clock ,.and appeared then to
| weak TOO walk, every lew Yards he had to
lean himself against wall or railing Tor sup
| port.
Have you been hur'" asked u bysiunder.
"Worse,' mutterred the stranger.
''Have you been robbedi'
Worse"
You are not starving, are your"
Worse"
you have no home perhaps" continued
his interrogator.
'Stlll worse" replied the poor fellow.
"WorseY Cad but don't know ANYTHING
worse than TO go hungry aud homeless, witha
empty pocket. Have you taken poison?
"Worse."
"Worse than that" exclaimed a dozen Der
sons around. as their countcnances exhibited
the greatest astonishmeut and anxiety. "Why
man you are crazy"
'Worse,' he again muttered.
Everybody looked on with a,nszement,--
"What is the matter with your"
have-l have -, aud the poor fellow
fell back with grosn.
speak"
~ have committed a., and the moor
fellow put his hand before hs lace, and groan-
ed again.
Committed whst--a iobbey?"
mo, mol drsperste acl--sn act 50 des-
perate aid again ne closed his eyes aud
remained silent.
"Fof Gods sake, m.n, let us know what il
-. and don't keep us III suspense"
$50 desperate that trenble 10 tell you.-
You would arrest me as lunatic."
I'll you don't tel quick, we will take you
TO the cells" said constable.
Thi. seemed to star,e the man. anil he
SAID; will tell you il YOU will not take
me 10 the iuna,ic asylum. Well, then, 1
keep still; keep SILENT" shouted score
OF voices. Every body pressed forward To
catch word and for shor, time the people
swayed tosHd fro like the wave VI the ocean.
Alter lapse OF five minutes there was
deaihlike stiffness. Every one held his breath
'or lear oil losing the paor fellows words.
We'll, speak, said one.
He seemed TO nerve himself for desperate
effort, aud looking upou the crowd few Sc
co1ds, said, ~ hare read all Of The Pyesi.
dents Message"
The effort exhausted his weak frame. H..
closed his eyes aud sunk back. 81 tes.rate
act. indeed-Poor fellow" said a score in
tones OF pity. He was properly taken care
oil, and this morning there is some hope ell
tertained OF his recovery. -Brookiyn Daav
Advertiser.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

Tue cause oil the death OF Lord Middleton
by has own hand, is now explained. Lad,
Middleton was originally dairy maid, OF
something like that, possessing gres person
al attractions. She drew his attention. was
educated III the best style by his means, be.
came very accomplished. aud he married her
In 1917 she deserted him IN Consequence oi
some improper conduct between lis Lordship
and some lady visitor OF her own. From
that time ne was changed man, and display
cd the Proloupdes, grief. II is said tia on
the very day Oh which he took his life, a let
ter had arrived from his wife announcing her
Willingness TO return to him. |, was too late.
The deceased WAS nan oil generous feeling
ana quick sensibIlities, and was much below
ed by all who knew him. The person he mad
thus elevated from obscurity was unable to o
yerlooA a single fault in the nan to whom
she owed her position. aud fell the victim OF
single error"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

Ths following is a ''ioke," but the parties
to it sill excuse the publication Of it, for
the sake OF the admirable turn old FAC is made
10 give it.
There is good story in circulation in Bos-
ton respecting MIR Webslerond Gen Taylor.
which the Traveller tells.
Il 10 said that MIR W ebster sent copy of
his Marshfield speech to General Taylor. and
since the election has received q letter from
the old General sckuow Lodging the receipt OF
the speech. In regard 10 the expression Of
Mr. Webster, hat the nomination OF Gen.
Taylor for the presidency was one no, fl to
be made, the Genera says he was much OF
Dir Webster opinion al sbe lime OF the norni-
nation, but thinks that since the people OF the
United States are OF ditfereat cpiuion, il
may be best for both himself aud Mr Webster
70 revise their opinions.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

IN TONS Pittsburgh Jnuiata Iron; 100 Kegs Mails a..
s.ftcd sizes 10 Casks Saieraus Just received aud
Tor sais by 2lst w PAXTON Il Co
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

Liberation Of American Prisoaers.-We
are gratihsd 10 learn from the State Depart
rneni' that James Bergen and Richard +. Ry.
an. the two American citizens imprisoned In
Newgale, Dublin, under the ac, of the Brit
ish fafliAmeni OF the 2S,h July, lS4s, (illh
and I'm Victoria, cap, 35,) charged with
reasonable practices against the British Gov.
erninen IN Ireland, have been SET u, liberty
iheif liberation has been effected through the
active aud strenuous eIer,ion OF Mr. Bancroft,
the able and distinguished representative OF
our counirya at the court OF 81 James Union
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
CIRCULAR:

xNx. and srs,'i respectfully scguaints her f,i.nl.
~, - s'n Hehshi patrons, That sAe ,,,., - hi""is
~, =, asse SEMINARY, on Main street :. oy.h
H., ts,. s's'Shsai branches IL EdacsI,,, III
- ''"- 20 Instruct the mind ana e,,s ~ general
=, a ',a''a 'sAie e'rts aud anreini,t,n ~ei
at, H. s So" maintained wiIa ose, ,nI ,,..s
t,. ~ % Twelve weeks s.,,,,,,.. '' ase .s4oh
on eo.is,,'a sei's. An aa ssi TING nas~ ~, 90
vaaee' "a" 10 ~ Aad 10. laif ali. az ~
are,a..,.. ',sdas scholars. stated On a,,,,.,,..
49, aAsde 70 those ws psoyis ~
a"a tesdias and atla.s "s 'ne't esa beds
Nheehns. Nor 81, isl--ua,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

r TIVE burning ofthe large store hou~s % W
- stanton & q" ~ New Orleans. tie ruH''o pagers
spssk ihus.
1--WE saw one ofwider's ssiamanaer ssies Yesterday
taken from the ofthe store n W Stanton Co
The book. aud papers Il contained were perfect
state preservation they wuuid have en had there
not have i-ern a ire within ten squares of them The
ordeal through which they had passed was not sgHt
The OIL and candies IN the store nt SiaFioH -
msde about comfortable Ere a. wedosfo 90 "
u ficayuue.
ous conHaersioHs tie SOUTH and 80 various p1rts et
the cOaury. tho perfect security afforded ny NtdsfS
Saiauasdsts 90 The MANNER realzed sud Sc
know lodged. fnE BoRNiNG OF THE IRibt NJ
BUILDINGS. Fee. .. ISIS, was equally ssisfsctoty
frou the rrue Suu.-"Ies traay afternoon tie $50
of the lfhurs Establishment was discovered anunr We
ruius of the hui'dug. NwssNrp NOR. The contents
TO the shueuI ef ~ who them were FSINJ "
Ep THIS uonpsrsti % sfe- lad 'sd ~ uery he'd u
hours and rc from the appearance Of - contens
would have been irituta tn it, rusi ~ houf- t"nger
At the great ere Of July I9h ls5, every safe of u
dcrs Faicnt winch was taken tfum N" fntns whhh ="
lhars afteg the destruction of us store containing ~
land several remaining amHch lengcr timel pTe-sfNsi
the contents WITH hut slight euce OF having tern 81
posed TO IRE. notwithstanding the heat 40 intense
niet Of the wheels aud other parts
ofthc Safes
The strength and superior workmanship has also been
satisfactorily tested "a The blown up IL the Ware
House of Messrs cfockef AID WreE also the filling
ofsevera others ofover ~ together wits the falling
\ ruins.
The following are The cert i6esic, and puddle notices
i upau that occasion
snwc bad in our store No ~ Broad street ~ g Of
" idcf Patent saamsHlcr safes ffeu your estsish.
| ishmest We recovered this safe foin The ruins ON
Monday, 2lst INST aer had been evpos,d "r co hours
ant Ne found our books AND palr good state gf
preservation, every line Of writing perfectly isylhe;
| we Therefore speak we'll tho safe manu- aelured
ny yea Respectfully, our oseaient servants,
| COCKER 4 WARREN.
| Mrs. : G IirERiSs. No. ta9 Water street,
| New York, July 81, 1856
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
A LIFE RESCUED FROM THE VERGE
OF THE GRAVEtut

Mrs. Eygar resides on Race doors aiovo sthA say.
'at size haas been consuntiyc for the last sir wears
ana dafins he last year all remedies failed. Cough
most distressing, cold night hectic r,yer cold
cunts every day; dehiiitatcd and reduced to a mere
skeleton and the blood now settled under my nails anJ
my lungs liberated both exnrnaliy aud Internally and
nay physician new called IN ceabraled Lung ijoelor
VINO sad That there was no hope Of any recovering =
I, VI NJ. i,'ehds eaied IN to take their last leave
Nl faint hope nov commenced taking pr Ro.
efs LiVefwort and 'rat-and whsi happy change /
ROW ENJOY Letter hea III than have since was f.nr
teen years Of aud have gained IN flesh from u,ne,v
10 ~ Has within the last 3 months
we, He undersigned, state, thai we are acquainted
VISITED Ms Esgar during her sickness and believe Inc
ao"'c Haeheht TO he true. JOHN MELENDY
ID. X. LEAVITT
ncacons OF me First Consr egaonai Church.
Cincinnati Dec. |, lS47
For sale wholesale by L. SCOyUI
corner of filth and Race streets Cincinnati
Also, by Wu UAIu
Market street, Wheeling, General Agent
il FFetsons who wish agencies, can bs suppled az
"""N" deco
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
Total daily attendance, II
A. J. HALLE, Principal.

Mr.. BOTTS.-We have performed feat
almost equal TO that Of the man who read the
pre.dent's message. We have read John Nj.
Bolts ten column attack on the whig party.
We are not surprised that such is now his
posilion--that he who had 50 little love for
whip measures, as TO head a faction TO force
= weak president into the loco foco party in
ls4l, to gratiiyhis personal spite, would HIM
sell be locoioco, in effect in lS4S.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
4 BRIGHT NEW IlIMINARY

The New-ioTk Tribune OF the 9th contains
the following notice OF Mr.. Nourse his late
work, and his present employment, which
will be interesting to our readers:
J. d. Nourse, ESQ.,, OF Bardstown Ky. the
author OF The Legacies of the Past" one OF
The NEST profound and luminous books upon
the philosophy OF Society, that has appeared
in this country, arrived in town day or two
since, and isstaying at the Astor House. Mr..
Nourse's work, to which we have alluded
was the suffice, OF mastery review, in sew
eral numbsfs oi "The Home Journal" last
summer The opinion was expressed at the
time that il was one OF the most powerful and
ongina compositions that had been produced
by 80 young an author since Edmund Burke
made his advent in the literary world. By
this and other works which followed in quick
successor, land which came out under all
the disadvantages of obscurity IN place, pub
Usher aud au,hor.) Nourse' suddenly became
famous as thinker, iogician. aud writer.
lie is now IN the city Tor the purpose oil giving
a series of public discoures upon the nation
and the era, and their reia lions, obligations.
duties and destines.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

Hon. Thomas s. Drew, Governor OF Ark.
ansas, has transmitted To the L-giss trre his
resignation OF that office, upon the duties of
which lie very recently entered. The reason
Tor this step the Governor states 10 b.. entire,
|, oil private nature, The resignation is to
take effect on the last day OF the session Of
the Legislature
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
FROM WIN. RICHARDS. NJ. d.

feel constrained FROM of duty to make the
following stat eient conscious That IL may sppear nm
professional. Mr.. Charles Wade, of this CITY Wa
guile low with Pulmonary Consumftioa. for which 4
had been treating it'll l.ss than usual sieeess Al his
request aud that of his friends, permitted him To tfy
Df Rogers verwort and Tar; and must oa,fess that
ITS effects were really surprising. Aev using the sec.
ond hottie my visits discontinued, and he was
restored to health. l do conscient,.u,Iy r.cn'
mend my brother practitioners Ia prescribe tins remedy
IN all pulmonary complaints whsh battle the ordinary
abode OF treatment WM. }. RICHARDS, n d.
tbcinnst, Oct. I. 1914.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
THE RIVER.

On Saturday our river was very high and
rising fast. We had every reason to appre-
bend ireshet that would be injurious TO the
cities and towns below. II was receding slow
" Yesterday.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

CHoLrRA--A daughter Of Joseph George
abou, 10 yesn ol age, OF this city. was takea
sick on Friday last. about S O'Clock, and died
ON Saturday morning. The symptoms OF her
disease some " hat reese mbled those o. cholera,
and such is the everisa state VI the pubic
mind, in relation to the dreadful disease, that
q report soon ran though the city that Der
case was clearly one Of choleD. A posi- NOR
TEN examination wss had b, several of our
eminent physicians and we learn from one of
them, thet il was case OF Ptriiontis. OF in
hanslion OF the lining menbfaue oil the bow
els; disease that is very common, rapid in
its progress, and often fatal when the essss are
se,eTc.--Le xinsfos Aiias.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25
Respectfully.
ALEX. Il. WITHIN,

THE LEGISLATURE There has nothing
OF local or general interest TRANSFERRED in this
body since our last dates, and will probably
be little TO engage attention until the holytlsys
are over.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-12-25

MIR. Senator Atchison. of Missouri, whose
term expires ueIt Msrch has written home
that It The majority oil the party want 10 re-
elect him, he will serve; il not, he will de-
chne--or words 10 this effect.