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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03
A Desers Ride.

The morning was 6ercely hot, although
in mid-winter. The camels stood ready
before the door of the English Hotel, at
Grand Cairo. The baggage camels, four
in number, were laden with canteens, pro-
visions, tents, water.casks, weapons, and
whatever was necessary for twelve days
journey upon the desert. A more deli.
cately- limbed dromedary (if such a term
could be applied to this awkward beast
gaily caParisoned, with silver tinkling
bell upon his neck, and a double-barrel
fowling- piece suspended from horn of the
saddle. awaited my mounting. This pro.
cess Of mounting camel, for the first time,
unites both the perilous and ludicrous.-
The groaning and complaining animal
his eyes expressing rage and fear, and his
teeth convuIsively grinding like an impo-
tent Sathanas-is made to lie down. You
seat yourself high on the towering hump,
upon a rude wooden framework saddle.
over which sheepskin is thrown. You
brace your feet, as well as possible, in the
curve of the camel's neck, seize firmly upon
the projections Of the saddle, before and
behind, and give the word to rise. Up
goes the hinder part OF the animal with a
sudden energy, pitching you forward upon
his head; before you have recovered your
equilibrium, up rises the fore part, with the
same unelastic velocity, Jerking you VIC.
lently backward toward the tail; and while
amid these contradictory impulses, you are
struggling to prevent a break.neck fall.
from the height Of some nine or ten feet.
the tall, awkward thing you are on is
steering off in the wrong direction, with a
bounding motion, enough to dislocate every
joint in your body. | effected, however
the mount in safety, scattered some "back.
sheesh" among the tawny crowd at the door
OF the Hotel. and my Dragoman Hassan.
having grded on his yataghan, lit his pipe
and assembled bis camel, we babe adieu 10
the comforts Of the Hotel and civilized life
and slowly took our way toward the ocean.
like desert, which stretched on the east of
Cairo, even to the Persian Gulf. | had un. |
dertaken the journey without companion. |
having implicit confidence in my Egyptian
dragoman, who had already been with me
nearly two months up the Nile. and who
was known and tried man. We threaded
Dur way through the narrow ard Highland
'hadow checkered streets of the ancient
'aPital of the caliPhs, filed with their pic.
uresque and bawling crowds; with half
naked "fellahs" and fighting donkey.dri-
1ers; streetmagicians, deryishes, hadiis and
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03

10 practice sincerity is to speak as we
Think to DO as we profess, to perform VII at
we promise, and really to be what We would
seem to be.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03

Oliver Wendell Holmes, in fine poem, does
up good idea as follows:
tits odd how hats expand their brims a. youth
begins to fade,
them for shade
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03

Woman's "Emp;re State" is matrimony-
Here she is always in the msiority-always
reigns, and sometimes storms.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03

II the world affords any perfect perfect ' 5,tsSi
il is in a middle estate equan ana
from penury and from s1csss Excess, , tbsnE-
calm freedom, secure TRANQUILITY, n that IbsI .
full enjoyment Of ourselves 'nD "
ours.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03

The following Sonnets are beautiful speci-
mens-one Of the poetry of Devotion, and the
other Of the poetry Of Nature. They are by
Park Benjamin:
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03
What marvel /. !, that in other land,

What marvel IL It that In other lands
And ancient days, men worshipped the divine
And brilliant majesty Of stars that shine
Pure in their lofty spheres, like angel bands1
win deep reverance, when evening came
With her high train Of shadows, have bowed
Beneath the Heavens, as each new lighted fame.
Glowed in the sapphire fire from mist or cloud
A holy presence seemed to fill the air;
Invisible spirits, such as live in dreams.
Came floating down on their celestial b,ams.
And from my heart there rose a silent PRAYER.
What marvel then that men of wore conld ,e.
In such bright star glorious Deity!
Dost thou remember, friend, the rude, wild
place "''1
We visited together long ago1
Inc mountains with their diadems of spour.
Inc valleys robed in verdure at their base:
Inc broad, strong river, which the eye could
trace, '1
Forcing through brok en- rocks its silver speed
IN, ON the open plain, like courser freed.
IL dashed and bounded in exulting race;
The clump Of woods, the hermitage, the spire.
That In the sunrise glittered like Ere.
10 guide the traveller TO the distant town:
~, ne narrow, winding road. the ruin grav
nat once castle was, of old renown-
Sight Of past years. It seems Of yesterday.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-03

view OF the immense "Champ de Mars"
which stretches along on the opposite bank
Of the Seine.
We stopped at one of the small houses,
and knocked at a door which was on
level with the street. Several voices babe
US enter, and we soon stood within small
cheerful room. through the open windows
OF which green vine leaves were peeping
in. A good-humored old gentleman, with
velvet cap upon his head, was sitting at
table, with hearty breakfast and bottle
OF wine before him. An old lady, whose
wrinkled face still bore the traces OF former
beauty, sat opposite to him, and a young
man was reading newspaper aloud. The
old man was Beranger the lady was she
who In her younger days had been cele.
bIated as Lisette, the young man was one
Of the editors Of the Nationsl. who sought
aid and counsel from the old poet.
IL is almost unnecessary to give descripA
ton OF Beranger, whose face, as he is rep
resented in portraits. is familiar to every
enc. l will only say that the medal Of
David d Anglers presents perfect likeness
of him. A hearty old man with a good
humored countenance, he had the appear.
ance OF farmer who in contemplating the
fields which he has sown with corn, and
hnds the promise Of a harvest less rich
than be had hoped. but yet enough to re- |
ward him for his toll. His fine head with |
its full expansive brow was crowned by |
few locks Of silvery hair: sarcastic smile |
now and then played around the corners of
his mouth, but soon gave way to an e.
preston Of sincere philanthropy and benev-
olence.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
ANOTHER NEW BOON.

We were put in possesson,a few days ago, of
very neat volume of 26o pages, svo, entitled the
s'Lost Trappers, acoection of interesting scenes
and events in the Rocky Mountains, &c." by
DAVID H. CoyNEn, Cincinnati. AS Mr.. CoYNER
halls from cold Augusta" we feel it due to him
to take some notice of the interesting work be-
fore us. When Lewis and Clarke returned from
their expedition across the Rocky Mountains;
they brought with them three Indians, of the
Mandan tribe, Chief, his wife and son, to see
our people and the President, pledging to them
the faith of the government that company of
armed men should guard him on his return TO his
tribe. This pledge was redeemed on the part
of the United States, and in the Spring of 1907,
twenty men, under the direction Of Capt. EzE-
KEEL WILLIAMS, set out from St. Louis, in per-
Torrance of the agreement. From an old and
mutilated journal kept by Capt. Williams of this
tour, and from other sources, Mr.. CoyNER has
made a most interesting work, which reflects
credit upon its author and one which will be
read with much interest.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
NEW YORK WHIGERY-FREE sOlL.

Those of OFT readers who have heard the groans
Of the Wings about the union of the New York
Democ racy, will be astonisted TO learn, that all
this lamenta.on was nothing but base hypocrisy,
as the following resolutions passed at the late Wing
State Convention held at Syracuse, N, York,
will abundantly prove. Honest men will draw
their own conclusions
Resolved, That the federal constitution was form
ed and adopted expressly TO the blessings of
liberty to the people Of the United States and their
posterity, and that no power was given therein to
extend the curses OF slavery, wherefore we main
tain that Congress has the right, and is in duty
bound to abolish slavery wherever it exists in the
Territories OF the Union, and plainly prohibit its
establishment in any portion Of the Territories at
any time hereafter.
Resolred That recognising the restriction OF
slavery within its present limits as one of the car
'dina principles ofour political faith, we pledge
ourselves to wcitizens and the country 10
exercise to the utmost all the power we may pos
sess to prevent the extension Of slavery over sin
gle foot of free soil.
Now, in the face Of these facts we are told that
the Northern Wings conservative on the subject
of Savery-the Lord deliver us from such conser-
yatsm! Will the wings of Augusta be so good as to
circulate these conservative sentiments
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
VIEWS OF ALEXANDRIA.

The National Inteliigencer publishes the fol-
lowing communication, which makes certain sug-
gestions well worthy Of the attention Of Virginia
readers generally
tits probable that in three years from this
time Alexandria will be connected, BY an iron
way with the Louisa Railroad, which ia now ex-
tended to near the base OF the Blue Ridge, and
which road will in a few years, be made to the
Ohio river at Gnyandotte. FIST Louis should
be the starting point for the great California road,
it will be found on reference to a map of the
United States that the route through the State Of
Virginia; commencing at Alexandria, and from
thence to Gryanllotte and Cincinnati, must be
the line of travel, being from Washington to St.
Louis shorter than any other line proposed by
over two hundred miles.
The route through Virginia to Memphis will
be fonnd to cut off even greater distance in the
travel from the Southwest to Washington 1t is
proposed to extend the Orange and Alexandria
road to Lynckburg, where it will connect with
the Virginia and Tennessee railroad, from
Lynchlnrg to Memphis J and it is estimated that
by this ine of travel, a saving in distance be-
tween Washington and Memphis will be gained
of about four hundred miles over any other route
now travelled or proposed
1t behoyes the district cities to turn their atten.
ton tothese important works, and to give their
aid and countenance to the vigorous prosecution
of them. S.
Alexandria, September %.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
WING PRACTICE VS.. WING THEORY

The Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore
Argus, Gone OF the best and most reliable papers in
the Union.) gives the following facts, in his letter
Of Sept 26th, and we call to them the particular
attention ofthe wings:
''Now for the FACT. On the incoming of Mr..
Folks administration, resolution was passed in
Congress that the Presidents House should be fur
nlshed and that the furniture as far as practicable
be of A mercan manufacture, leaving it discretion
AIRY with the President to get all from our own
countTymen or not. Mr.. Polk saw fit to have it all
of AMERICAN MANUFACTURES. So fax so good
Gen. Taylor returns from his tour of observation
and backs his opinion Of American manufacture by
sending an order to the Messrs. Stuart, of ~ York.
for fine BRITISH CARPET for the East Room
OF the Presidents House. What a pill for a Pro,
tective Wing to swallow Which OF the two was
aprotective man, James x. Polk or Zachary Tay-
lor--end who is the British whg' Thus murder
Will out and the man of pretension shows it is not
his intention to carry out what he promises or what
he avows.a as his principles"
The Lynchbnrg Republican asks If Old lack
won't"catch it from his wing friends; for this i'll
discretion:" We think not They will keep this
matter in the dark, defend it on the plea OF ne
cessty.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
GUANO.

The Valley papers state that the farmers in
that section Of country are introducing Guano on
their farms to considerable extent; we can like
wise state that the farmers in this county are also
using it on their farms We have conversed with
some of them who believe that this new manure
is destined to work complete revolution in farm
ing in old Virginia, and cause land to rise in price
to double its present value One Of the most zeal
Gus advocates for using Guano in our county, is
Rev. James Fife, who not only uses it himself,
but constantly urges all with whom he is acquaint-
ed TO use it, Sometime early in the Spring after
repeated conversations on the subject with one Of
his ministering brethren in Fluvanna, he persuad-
ed him to purchase $50 lbs. of the Guano, being
fully satisfied that after he had tried it he would
not only use it himself, but induce many of his
neighbors who had poor lands and were talking Of
moving TO The western country to try the ex-
pertinent also. AT the Abemarle Superior Court
last May, this gentleman on seeing MIR. F., said
to him. well, brother Fife, the Guano, as thought
1t would prove 10 be, is all a humbug, for not
single grain Of corn has came up in those rows
which were manared with it, and it has killed ii
all, while the corn in the rows MANFRED with sta
bic manure is growing finely. Having learned
that the corn when planted was dropped on the
Guano, MIR. F. told his brother that what he had
now informed him proved the Gnano to be good,
for had 1t been otherwise, it would not have killed
the grains of corn and prevented their sprouting
he then directed him to re- plant the corn over the
Guano, which he did. A month afterwards Mr..
Twisted his Rev. brother, who asked him if he
did not wish to see his corn, and took him to the
field and showed him the result Of the pertinent
The corn in The rows which had beem MANFRED
with Gaano far outtopped the other which was
planted a month earlier, and manured with stable
manure. So surprising was the result that the
x..o~ l.. IL r.
Gnano have been sent to Richmond from several
farmers in that vicinity, who will, no doubt, find
ii as we'll and as profitable to stay in Virginia and
improve their lands. as it would be 10 hazard
journey with their families to the Western
States Charlottesville JeGersoniaa.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
A SPECULATION OF $500.

Many persons are increduous about the vast en-.
hancement Of the value of land by the construction
OF the Valley Junction Turnpike. We will emu,
merate an instance out OF the many know Of
for the benefit Of the unheIieviug, Of the truth OF
which they can be convinced at any time by apply
ing to the gentleman mentioned At the time
the construction Of the Valley Turnpike was con
templated below Siannton, Jacob Baylor, Esq now
living Middebrook, was then residing IN the
lower end OF Augusta, on plantation for which he
asked slo,oeo, but could not get that sum for it.
He took $500 worth of stock in the Valley Turn
pike and by the time the road mpleted he sold
The same plantation for Sl6,cso which before that
would not command $l00O0, an advance Of Sc, 900
and clear profit Of $500 with $500 Of road stock
into the bargain. Will not the farmers Of Rock
bridge and the upper end of Augusta profit by stub
born facts like these ?-Ler. Gas.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
F. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
STAUN TO N
.VzOMaay Morning, Oct. Ii.
CONSTITUTIONAL EFOKM.

We commend to the attention of the reader,
the article on Constitutional Reform, in !o-day's
paper The subject discussed is the Right OF
Suffrage. To young men particularly, this SUBJ
ect ought to command the most profound at
tention eNeyer pin your faith to the sleeve Of
any man''-but read and examine for yourselves.
The memorial from the pen of the late disiin-
guished Chief Justice MARSHALL, is one Of mas
terly abiity-its arguments incontrovert ible-
and placing yourselves on this rampant you may
bid defiance to The sophisms and quihbles of
those who are so illiberal as to deny, but cannot
refute. the arguments therein contained
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
DEATH OF JUDGE CoALTER.

We learn from the Vicksburg 'Whig' that
the Hon. GEORGE CoALrER, Judge of the Circuit
Court ofthis district, died of Congestion Of the
Brain at the residence of Col Carr, in Tunica
county, on Saturday, the 9Th inst. Judge Coal
ter had filled the responsible office which he has
Just lett vacant, for the past twclre gears. Of his
ability as Judge, we know nothing personally,
but we know that he was being warmly support
ed, at the time of his DEATH for reelection TO that
office by large number of the voters of the Dis
trict, and would doubtless, have been reelected
The. Judge was we believe, native of Augusta
Co., Va, but cmigrated to the South in his youth
and was first admitted TO the lar in this State III
18l0.-Raymond( Miss.) Gazette.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
TUNNEL THROUGH THE BLUE RIDGE

The contract for this great work (4260 feet in
lengthy was awarded by the Board of Public
Works on Saturday last to Messrs. John Rutter
& Co., of the Stateoi New York. they being the
lowest bidders for the same. Those gentlemen
produced the most ample testimonials of the en-
ergy,. skill, faithfulness and punctuaity with
which they have executed other important Tun-
nels in the United States-Eaq,
70 The tunnel, we understand, will COM
mence at the "Grog Spring" and terminate very
near Mr., PETERS house at the foot of the
Mountain. The contract has been undertaken
at So 90 per cubic yard, and is estimated to cost
$4,000, which is, according to the Charlottes-
vile Ieaelsonian, $4,000 or $4,000, less than
Mr.. Kuper's report.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
BUNKER HILL MILLS BURNED.

We learn that the Touring mills of this estab-
lishment, were consumed on Friday night,
the 5th inst, with about 200 bbls -four, aud q
600 bushels of wheat. 1t is supposed the fire
originated with the Smut machine This loss
will be seriously felt by the neiehborhood sever.
al persons having lost by the accident, nearly
their whole crop. The psopretots, Ruff and
Spriges. are damaged near rs, 0oo-no insurance
Lei. Gasette
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15

PER CONTRA.-American manufactures are
finding thei. way into England more extensively
than wonld be imagined, Cumberland cut nails
have been exported to England from Philadelphia
They have been found to be better for several p,lr
poses than those of English manufacture. A large
quantity of furniture made in Philadelphia. to the
order OF an English gentleman, was forwarded in a
vessel which sailed on Saturday.-PhH Ledger, OF
September.
What will Mrs. Darlington say
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15

In my next letter shall continue the discus
sion Of the privilege and qualification of voters
under the present constitution.
Very respectfully, your ob't ser'vt,
Sept. 30, 1s49. POTOMAC.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15
OUR GAIKs!

The Washington Union publishes table COM
pairing the result of the elections which have ia
ken place this year with Taylor's vote Of last
November, and the account stands thus:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15

KENTUCKY STATE CONVENTION
State Convention for remodeing the Constitution
of the State OF Kentucky organized on Monday
last, by eleeling Mr. James Guthrie democrat, Of
stood Guthrie &c. Nixon 4s. Mr. Thomas J.
Uelm yas chosen Secretary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15

Ct The Jail Of jackson county, Miss, was
burned up on the s0th ult. aud negro confined
fer runsin. away wss sonspgasd with it,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15

1~S Our merchants seem to be improving on
the hint we gave last week. That's right, gen
tlemen. We shall endeavor to make our col
umns useful to you. "There's nothing like
leather
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-10-15

hold their annual meeting in Charlottesville on
the Goth inst
Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-12-27

Nr,rr o., yyrsSo>- }REh remsm' ered 'iai
Di.fr.ct 90 hHt'and o. ~ 90 n srecial .e-.'0n ~
thr Priptr trart.u ue .aii district 90 Rnt'ard
bold 90 Rutn' BOO sail district, on tie l0tl day o.
Dee a y l-lq.
Present Hon. HARVEY Blit,n Judge.
Whcreas acertain instrumcnt boz writing MR.
porting ia De- tir last " Do and '.s'amcnt 81 Ehi.
"a Maitesnr. late "f Tinmnuth So said di.trict
deceased ha' been ui. day rre.erted 10 aid court
by Judah " 'uri the Executor therein namcd
in nrler that the saii in.trumeut NAV De duly
proved and allowed by 'aii c,urtas said last will
and 'ctfamert
Therefore. u DO oriered hv said probate Court.
that the said ln'trnWeri De- and the same 20 here
hs referred Pr probate and allowance assaid last
will sri fs.iamert 60 me- tfccIal session ~ said
cnurt e. DC hsi % the of6ce of thp regi.ter ~
said Court Boz Rutafd boz suid ilftrict on the 2ri
VI riaY being the ian day of jan. A. y 1850
ana that ID. tce thereof DO given ~ pnhIisiirr
q ~rriihei colv 0f tie record 80 tlis order three
~cttt fucecffIrs'v rrevI.us thereto ir tho Rot
larH Cnnrfv Nerald. newsrafer printed a.
said Rlilard boz order thai on fersrnt ittcrcstri
therein may chen AID ti-rc nrrear htf. sail
esurt AVID cnnfest the probate ani allowance ofsaid
inttrnment said last will aud teftament ~ they
see caute.
A true eory o. record. a.
HENRY HALL. Regi'ter.
Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-12-27

SlA-r e.g, Ns"noNr. RE'trememhsfedtaat
District of Rutiand %. ID o. a special sc..ian
of he Probate Court Of the said ii.trtct OF Rot
land he'd 90 ltitsti in ialI distinct. on the q d
day ol No.. 4. y 1919
Pre+eut H.. Harvey Ration Judge
Whercrs Sarah Baby almuI.frHu oi tho
estate nf IN INA. " BKns late of Nmut HOLY
300 saii district. dctea.cd intc.taf, has this dat
made application Co. said court rr1poting 90 rcn-
der aeon q 90 her alnini.irtii.h Of sAi c.taic
Therefore les ordered by faid proi at oauft
that tns examination ana aIir~Anee OF sad 49,.
count AID decree tor the distribution of the re-
iIle OF said e.tltc nlnx the hrirt ~ sai dsceaf
"a be and the same hereby are referred g. the
ststed session OF sail probate court. o. hshel Al
tho odes 81 the Hegi.ter o. Fnlt court iu Rat
and. DO saii drtrict on The 1t b'uda!, hsng tie
3lh day OF February A ID. l.D Ari th-t untic,
thereafbs given bY ruhlishln4 a rerfih-I ctpy pi
the record of thts prler ttrce wss4s sue zoo
ively previous thsrstolu ths kut.atd cuunty M
Sld. newspspef printsd at t-ld Kntand, in ~.
der that al psrsonf interested therein may th'i
AID there appear before aid court and object g.
the allowance u said aec.-lt iaid deere d.
they zee cause
A true copy o. record.
~ HENRY NALL. Register
Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-12-27
c ! o { hing
pONEsr1c nnnns !.

- ''Vt' a.
, .''H"H sNd brown NhttfHgs Atf SIIftlir r..
o.eathri Dob cached srd stf.nci nriurs. De-
~ ~ a"a "mte fIarnc canton d. latirr
Nenltf Hn'eyf hlnnAcit and CAtFrrtsos
Me's. ntd by. Fnr Wv Trimmed Plrfh atI
cow aif 49, hsfs Hura'o robes. India tul
1'rf lad'e. Nj Walking Shoes Sins snd O.,
70 bues'hin mittsui AID gloves. Boot, stocs
-. ESS- i,orc Ice, G ock,ry aud GAu
Wa. Hrd Ware, Dugs and NJ dicinc..
OIL Dyc smf s..
a. OF the abore Goods were selected With tie
'n"" care aud at the lowest market Prices 40
20 oil AZ the lowest possible rates for Gosh
~ 'll "'ed crcdit. Th"se wishiug 10 purchAss
are reqaestsi to call and examiue our stock before
l"eha'ng elsewhere hoping w. shall Ne able e.
give '1t,''acii1n Doth 30 quality Of Sood, AID
n'f CLEMENT 4 LfSCOMB
Rutland Wal Village Oct 2 lsa9 n3s