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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18
a CORRECT VIEW.

A brief extract from GOV. roindexer's adj
dress to the people OF Mississippi, may come
in place here:
General Cass, il chosen to the high office
which he SCI ks, declares in advance that he
will feel himself bound BY the highest oblira-
tisns which can bind a man OF nunur to the
performance OF his pledges, t. regard himself
as the President OF party who expect him to
carry out all their views both in reference to
legislative attachments and the distfibu, Of
the paronage OF Office contided TO him by the
constitution as the trustees OF The whole peo-
pie. and not as the instrument OF obtaining
power, or The means by which II NAV be held
or la sirrred al the will oil him who Tor the
time being may possess the power OF dispens
ing Executive iavors 10 one porlion OF his
counirymen 10 the exclusion oil all Others
tie will therefore occupy the position OF
President whose powers are to be welded al
the diclation and Tor the benefit OF a party. &
not as the Chief Magistrate of nation of
rermen whose destlnlrs have been confined
Ia him in the exercise OF all the powers prop
rry belonging to the Executive department
ui the Government. Would YOU elect d
President thus bound and tramelled in antic-
ipation oil the elevation 10 this high office, or
would you not rather prefer 10 cast Your sui
RACES for citizen whose aim Will be dirtc. ed
10 the advancement OF the prosperity OF the
whole country, and who in the distribution
OF office will regard merit aud fitness in all
respects Tor the discharge OF public duties as
the only tests required2 This choice is now
ffered Tor your decision in The persons OF the
Two distinguished citizens between whom
YOU are to make IA selecliUifat the approaching
Presidential election.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Hop TO catch Hacks Tile following in
genious method for destroying these pests TO
the Farmer, is given By S. Webb, ESQ.,, Of
Waldo county. Maine, in late number of The
Belfast Republican.
+" Erect pole twelve or fifteen feet high, in
place where there will be nothing else near
for them TO light upon, and on it sta com.
mon ioX trap, on which they will light. A
strong rat trap viii answer the purpose. by
tying 1t 10 the pole leughlhwi,e, win the jaw
roisrd above the end the pole being lit,le
leaning so that the jaws will not TAIL tugeth-
err. When one hawk is taken, tie ii on the
ground near the pole, aud its mate will be in
the trap IN short time. The season is near
Tor The hawks 10 reappear, and if farmers do
not wish TO have their chickens destroyed by
them, they will do well to adopt This method
OF putting stop 10 their drpredatioIs.
Printers ia the United States, BY giving
this insertion, will give circulation TO valu-
able Information
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18
DRUGS AND MEDICINES

rT1E subscribers have just from The Eastern
=. eiies fresh ana we'd selected assortment OF Med.
ietnes, including the chemicals; also mn ne
wAiie and red wines and brandy for mediea PURPOSES
thrchasei amer the most caretul personal inspection
wh view 10 superiority OF qusty and al therefore
recommend them 10 their patrons and friends with en-.
IRE confidence ia their purity and freedom from
ration.
We have always hand. s. supply OF all The hest pa
tent prsparai ions, among which Wnrh may lie enunler.
aed NisiaTs Balsam, Ayerstherry Pectora fouck' =
fdnaeca tpham's Pile Eiectuary, nrs Weaver and
Jas nc's Family Medicines, Woods roynsend's sands
81 krissJfs SarsaPara We sole Agents for cav.
LNtaoi OF caaeAalseus, new California plant OF rare
medical virtues, publicly admitted hy Or Townsend
manufacturer OF Townsends sarsspsrila 10 he ..far
better than SsrsSpsra-" CAN aud examine the above
articles at the Drug Store Of
CRUMBACkER L SON
octl- sign Of ths Golden Mortar, i73 MAin :,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18
TEwing & Mitchell.
Erom tIt Loni,rille Jonrnal.

4
| GES. CAss-ioME QUESTIONS. The exposi-
,ivn Of the fact BIS Gen. Combs, that Gen.
Csss, whilst MIR. Clay was Secretary OF State,
under Mr. Adams, wrote him letter conga-
tulsting him on bis triumph over his Jackson
slanierers. and the reyelotion OF the addition
al fact by Senator Niles OF Connecticut. that
Gen. G. in 1874, expressed, in letter TO Duff
Greco his entire readiness TO bolt from the
nomination OF the Baltimore Locotoco con
ven,iou aud to accept an peudentnomin-
elton for the Presidency. have rendered the
public quite curious 10 learn something fur
Their in regard to the political history OF the
Locofoco candidate. In the last number OF
Detroit Advertiser, published within sight OF
Gen. Cass's own house, we find the follow
ing questions addressed TO Maj, Edwards, a
prominent supporter Of Cas- in kalamazoo.
Mich by gentleman Nho subsCnbvs him
self Democratic settler of 40 years in Mlchi-
gam"
LIST. Were you not present at the house oil
Gen Cass when the news oi the election ol
John Quincy Adams was received at Detroit
and did not General us, in common with
yourself and many others, have party, oil
gathering, TO rejoice over The election OF Nj
Ada ms
ID. Do YOU, or do You not know, that dur
ing the administration OF Mr. Adams. aud
while Gen. Ca.s was protesting To give a
strong support to his administration, he " rote
series OF onony mous communications IN
favor 81 Andrew Jackson; aud that he caused
knowledge of the authorship OF said arti
Giles TO be communicated 10 Gen. Jackson!
Sd. Did you not at ard about the time oil
the election OF John Quincy Adams hear Gen
Csss frequently express the opinion th"t Gen
Jackson was mere military chleitain, who'll
" and entirely disqualified Tor The office OF
President; and did not Gen Cass urge and sup
pert, SO lar as he could de- s., the election OF
John Quincy Adams against Gen Jackson?
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

To extend these views and to make an sp-
plication of them requires time which is not
at my command, but which hope is suffi-
ciently explicit TO suggest those reflections
which will lead 10 correct conclusions favor
able to the cause in which YOU are enlisted
oil. Thompson to the Bot Com.
II the Col has not made better use of his
law books than of his grammar and rhetoric,
in the discharge of his duties as u. S. Dist.
Attorney, the criminal will be in danger OF
being put on the bench, and the judge in the
penitentiav.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

SEEDING CIR AIN-We are informed BY
persons from different sections OF Prince
George and the lower coHnl,s OF This STATE,
that inueh larger quantity OF Wheat has
been put IN the ground than in former sea-
sous MANY planters intend 10 cuftsil lheir
Tobacco land, with view of lesseuing this
crop. The crop OF Tobacco oil 1877 was very
tar below the average; and gentleman re.
Gently from Baltimore inionns US that IN 10
The lst OF October, instant ouly bout 1900
bids. had been inspected, and some OF his
was OF The crop of 1916, which had been held
back on account O the very low prices. 1t
Is supposed that the crop Of 1917 tel short
OF ON average one by more than ,hird. And
moreover Ne are informed by gentleman
formerly connected wiki the ms peclioas in
Baltimore, that The aggregate number OF hhds
ol Tobacco st down as inspected in ID par.
ticulaT year. does not alorl correct data of
The amount ociudlly groWn-ior in many in.
stances crop OF Tobacco is twice iuspect-d.
aud IN every case the SECOND inspection is sci
down 10 swell The aggregate With ,b4s,
iaels, and the assurance that the present raj
nous prices have forced many Panter,. to a.
handon ITS culilyati u. may il not BE- hnped
that The Planter viii realize d refnaneratiaq
pfiee Tor the crop now IN the house .-liarE
bOr0 GGzeite.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Withina few weeks several gang have been
dropping back again 10 their homes ia the IN
terror, but none Of them have brought any run-
Always. Some, however. have returned with
several more horses than they took away; some
with quantity OF Mexican dollars, "a d 9th
ers have returned empty handed aud on foot
Their conduct previous to the expedition anG
81 ce their turn, has given rise 10 repor
that they have beeG engaged 10 COW stealing
or horse stealing expedlu II, aud he account
lately published in the Mexican papers, that
party OF adventures from Texas had entered
the towns OF Sabinas aud A dana, and robbed
the inhabi ants OF large amount OF property,
gives the report some Gcgree OF authenticity.
The Mexican papers say that the commander oil
the military post al Laredo, when called upon
to arrest the robbers, replied that, his force
was not sufficient for the purpose"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

What onr fne fruits haze sprung from
The peach, originally was poisonous almond
lis flesh parts were thea used % poison ar.
rows, aud IL was Tor this purpose introduced
into Persia. The TRANSFORMING and cultiva.
non, however, not only removed lis poison.
GUS qualities, but produced the delicious irai
we now enlly.
The Nectarne and Apricot are natural nv.
briJations between the Peach and The
Plum.
The Cherry was originally berry-like frai
and cultivation hos given each berry sem.
rate stem and improves It's quality. The com
mon nezzard is The original OF The preseu.
kind ui cherries.
The common Wild Pear is even the inferior
TO the choke pear, but still, by cultivation. i
has come 10 rank among our finest fruits.
The cabbage originally came from German,
aud is nothing more than the common Sci
! kale. Its cultivation has produced The ore
sent ca bbage, and its different acclimatings
The different kinds; whilst lis hybndallon,
with other similar plants has produced ia,
/ Caulitiower
This shows the benefit Of cultivation in IN,
vegetable world; but tie change which cul
Irstlon has produced in Tie mind OF man !,
Infinitely greater American Aericultu
1 ri-t.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18
RAILROAD MATTERS.

We are gratihed TO learn and TO be permit
ted TO announce that al meeting OF the di-
rectors OF the Central o. K. X. Company, in
this place on Saturday last, II was ordered
that committee consisting OF Messrs. WIN.
Gallagher, M Duty, L Cox, l. Palmer,
A Blair and Isaac Dillon Tor Ztnesvils
L Guthrie for Putnam aud Wm NJ Caddon,
for West GAINESVILLE, were appointed for the
purpose OF soliciting additional subscription.
10 the stock, the President was also aulhori-
zed 10 employ competent Engineer perna-
nently.-Coarier.
This is the way to DO ii. Wheeling will meet
you.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

THE WINTER SESSION win commence on the frs
day of November. The Principal has secured The
services Of Messs. MnoRE and Tom. his assis.
fanls VIII, both graduates one our hest Col.
eges, and well known able aud faithful Teachers. lie
has asa engaged MIR : d. clendennng. gentleman Of
similar character aud standing rs q Teacher to
charge OF tn Primary bi.srtuicut. Tho Principal
himself Is uniformly in attendance and enployeI in
giving instruction during school hours
TERMS
Primary Department 50 to 2 30 per quarter .
English Depart. Tower Branches, S3io4
Higher Branches aud NJ Mathematics, S5to6
Classical Department, sol
The course of s;uies is rHoRouaH and continues as
far may he desired by A Class No scholar received
for less time than quarter any allowance made
fur lost time. except IN peculiar cases.
Mr.. u. II. stone, distinguished Tescher Of Vocal
Music has been engaged 10 give lessons INSTITUTE
al very snalI extra charge To ench p may ioin
husic Class. To this Arrangement Principal at
taches much importance, and he's himself incurred
siderable expense "a effect it, TO those desiring il
sons viii aisn be given,
In German, by Rev. +. Zimmerman.
In Preach, by Mons T. Chapuis.
octl-2~d&w JOAN w. SCOTT
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

HE DEW DROPS.-A child. one too
wise and good Tor this world, saw on sum
mi-r's mornings that the develops did not
lie and gutter upon the fl ,wers. Tor The angry
sun came in lis might aud dried them up,
and they were seen no mote. S)on rainbow
was seen in the clouds, aud his father told
him. There are the DEVELOPS over which
thou didst grleve. aud they now shine IN
splendor Ia heaven, and no foot can crush
hem; aud remember, my child, if thou van
ish soon from earth ii will be 10 shine i'll
heAyen."
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

The Great Miller Forgery CASE, was on
t1lai yesterday, at Boston The Indictment
charges Mr.. Miller, who is a broker. with is.
SUNG t"enly'seven notes, purporting 10 be
made by MIR Belknap, a railroad contractor.
lor the amount Of SCI 600, an the said notes
being iorgeries. Mir Belknap had given Mr.
Miller iouf genuine notes, amounting to ) TO-
ooo, and the other twenty seven are Supposed
to have been made after these, by tracing. lie
amounts, dates and times OF payment being
the same; but the Commonwealth does moi
undertake. to prove that the forgery was actu-
ally committed BY Miler.-Com.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18
Who that is in favor OF the tariff of ls42,
will vote for Van Buren,? Hear him

Albany, Feb 81, 1913.
My Dear SRI thank you kindly Tor you
friendly letter. | have at al no time nor any
where besitsted 10 express my decided dis
appreciation OF the the tariff act OF the last
session, as well III respect TO the principle
upon which it is founded, as to It's details
In good time you will have my views ii re
spect TO that and other subjects now before
the public In the mean time, believe me &c
be, very sincerely,
Your friend and obedient servant,
MARTIN VAN buren,.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Religion aud Politics. The proper course
to b. pursued by religious papers IN reference
To politics, aud the propriety oil discussing pol
i ) in he pulpit, were the two subjects nn-
der consideration on Friday and Saturday by
the western general conference now III ses-
sion al New York. The duty OF preaching
religious as well as mofii and religious truth
from The pulpit, and OF intoxicating IT through
the reiigod press, was strongly insisted u.
nOIl.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

An old Bdby.--Col. SAWYER in his speech
las Saturday, astonshed his auditory by the
statement that he was a baby in his mothers
arms, Gen Cas- was standing sentinel on the
Northwestern frontier protecting him and his
mamma rom the hostile savages. The Col.
is noN fifty odl years OF age. consequently he
must have been twenty or upwards at the
time OF Gen Cass' military services. How
gratifying it must have been to the anxious
mother TO know that the hero OF Duck Creek
was standing between her darling twenty
wear old baby and the "bloody ingens. Lima
Reporter.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Carrying Concealed Weapons. Persons who
are in the habit of carrying deadly weapons
are not unirequently the victims OF a practice
which cannot be too strongly reprehended,-
A case OF this kind occurred al Pittsburgh a
few days SINCE which is thus noticed III the
Journal:
A young man, named James Dawson. a
member oil the Du Quesne fire company, oums
10 his death on Saturday night under extrordi-
nary circumstances. He had been on parade
during the day, and in the evening, near the
theatre, was cutting some capers on the pave
ment. and while attempting TO litt an empty
barrel from the ground. it is supposed 10 cast
! into the street, be was heard To uttera painful
exclamation, and was observed, almost IN
stdntly, 10 sink to the earth On examinations,
ii was found that he had In the sleeve ol his
firemans shirt, a common Bowie knife, open
aud protruding several inches from The SHIRT,
below the elbow He had put II III his sleeve
as the only convenient place bout hi, uniform
winch he still Wore; aud IN his efforts II had
worked up on the inside OF his arm until the
blade projected through the garment al the ell
bow. Thus, on lifting the empty barrel with
u vlolen, jerk, the Weapon entered his body
somewhere near the gruiu, severng All artery
III lis course, and predicting almost immedi-
ate death.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Later from Hayii.-We have received a
filc OF Port su Prince papers 70 the l7ih u'i.
The recent attempts at Instruction, ~ varl-
Gus paris of the Island having been eitrctu1l'
~ suppressed. and 40 apprehension existing
at renewal OF political disturbances, The
government has seized the occasion OF the pre-
vailing tranquility, to exercise is clemency
by RENTING the penalty OF l,aih incurred by
several individuals recently convicted Of trsa-
s0a. ana 1t was expected that the public Sc
curity would be speedily so firmly estab'lshed
TO admit OF their unconditional Liberation.
Tnis cemeuuy on the part Of the government
was received with ever demonstration ct
gratitute aud approval by the Inhabitants OF
Port au Prince The Journals contain no 9th.
er domestic in;slIigence.-N. /. Jour. q
Com
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

TIE CorroS CaoP The following is from
the Concordil, La, lnteligencer Of the Both
ult.
We REPEAT our belief, published three weess
ago, that damages enough hal been sustained
pi near us. TO make the crop smaller than last
years We 60 iulher, aud assert that no
kind of weather-even the most favorable for
piching-rom this time until the end OF the
gathering season. will bring the crop up to
thdt OF last wear
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

With much regret we announce the sudden
death OF Col. de Laire, oil Niagara. The de-
ceased was returning hons ifom this city, on
Eri'sy "'nsaing ,dst, by The steamer Chief
Justice Robinson, and we understand That
when he went on board he vessel, he com
planned OF having been driven rather fast
in cab TO the wharf, and lay down on one Of
the sofas, where he was Iounl dead in short
time aiierwurd. The deceased was iather-ia-
law oil the Hon. Mr.. Justice SULLIVAN Tor
onto C0Lodist.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

please, sir, can you tell me what time
this afternoon it will be four o'clock, when
the three o'clock mail closes aod il there is a
letter for John Smith,, were the queries
bawlrd forth Into the ear of one oil our Post
Office clerks After short consultation
with The other assistants a request was re-
turned in answer through the pigeon hole that
the anxious enquirer would so home and gel
his face washed.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

We presume there is not Wing in the ma
ton, who, on reading the glorious news from
Pennsylvanla, will not matiuctively raise the
shout that sent such burning thrill though
the gallant liltle army at Buena Nlsta-"OLD
lack IS CoMINc!'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

The ROBBERS OF THE Rio GRANDE.-The
Houston, Telegraph, in noticing the conduct
of band OF robbers who have lately made a
torsy upon some of the Mexican towns, under
pretence oil recapturing runaway negroes,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Ndn sh0f.-Beiween and . O'Clock on the
morning OF the third instant. some Williams
attempted to fire Messrs Hammond & Co.'S
lumber yard, st Louis, but was discovered by
their private walchman, who demanded him
to stand, falling to do which, the Waterman
Shot him. the incendisry escaping over the
fence aud running toward The River. The
next morning his course could be distinctly
m.Gkel by the blood ON The ground.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

A Boston Bal.-The Boston Times says
"On Wednesday we shall issue second e.
dlion, but no first edition"
This reminds us of an honest Hibernian
who came TO our office. with an advertise
ment, the price of which, he was told would
be fifty cents tor the first insertion, and TWEEN.
ty-fve for the second.
Faith. then" said he. "'fll have it in tie
second umc."
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

A preventative for the Hessian fv.-Jonsh
osleby respectable banner, of Dauphin Co.
Pa, publishes statement IA The Penns,lva.
ria Culuvator, By which it appears thai Ia
burn the stubble OF The previous ron is a Ger.
'ain preventative against he fly lie has
practlsed this for niue !ears, without iailare
IA single instance
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Some twelve or flleen men belonging 10
Capt. Pelizers company arrived last nlslt an
the steamer Haydee, Gen Price h,l rssrh.
ed Independents, and The troops belonging
TO his command were hourly arriving in dee
taehed ompanies.-St. Louis Republican.
Oct. 10.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18

Batting the Rogus.-"By my sowl y said
an honest Hibernian who wa, attempting Ia
spell out one OF Gen Taylor's letters aud got a
lar as Baton Rouge OF the top. ''Be my
sow but he's just the boy TO do hat thing; he
has been batting the rogues in Mexico, and
now he Is going to beat the rogues at home
BE Saint Patrick bat 0uld Zach will bate Cass
and Van Buren, Til they dre as soft rot
ten murphy. Baiins the rogue! three cheers
!or old ZIca!"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-18
STEAMBOAT REGISTER
..FrngrfrEy C.. ~ orp"'. CoRDtsE MANU-
"'' FkCTUgER
TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS or JAYNE's FAMILY
MtUlGINES

y
W Goodson. Bellevue, Ohio, says-Nou medicines
sold have gwen very general satisfaction. aud the de
mapd increasing The Carmuaiive 'ssam is selling
well
u Beaver Winchester Prehle CO, Ohio, ssvs-Your
Expcctorant getting very pnpuar az ~ TACT taxing
the place all other medicines Of the kind Your Yer
mifugc d"sc-vedy popular. also your CHrminatNe
Baisam AID Pms, and require no certificate TO recon-
mend them.
u \ narrows Galena. M. June 1915. says-I am out
a. soon as as possible. as calls for II every day,
Ex ectoraai and Hair Tome. have sold considerably
b. the dozen.
Jesse Alien. Columbiana. Ohio, April l. ISIS, say.
You " III perceive that sold all your Nerniuge,
aud may &c you that have be.n for long times
with great many calls Tor it, four Nermiiuge par
tcuiarly stands deservedly hga as Worm medicine.
and has uniformly Leeu At ended with good elect
Please forward possible.
Williams & Haywood. Raleigh G. June, le45, say
Send fresh supply OF your medicines. Nour Cat
n'inative Baisam is highly spoken OF by al who have
use IT,
= . Wilson & co. Portland, Me, Aug 20, lsi5 say
We wish yon to send Of yOnf GarNiuai.ve
Bal>am. Your medicines sell rapidly this suminef.-
The Balsam and Nermifnge give good satisfaction.
Williams. ParkerEhurg, Va, says--N our tarmln'
alive Basam, tried in the OF an infant OF my
own tctel with Diarrhps and Hepa'ic arrangement,
with marked success
The above medicine j. for sale. agency, in Wheel
ing. by J. CRUMBACk Err, Main street, and ny
JAMES BAKER. cor. Main and Monroe SITS.
Also by WIN M'kEE, South Wheeling.
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