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Hoes PACKED IN THE WEsT.-The Cincinnati
Price Current has obtained returns from the fol-
lowing States in whole or in part, of the business
general tenor of their advices, the Price Current
thinks there can be no doubt as to deficiency in
weight, throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana,
ana stu greater deficiency in the yield of lard
me former 1t thinks, is certainly five, and the
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-01

STRAIGHT LINE RAILRoAD.-We learn from the
ST. Louis Republican that the directors of the Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad have concluded a contract
with the sub contractors the line of the road be-
tween lihnolstown and Vincennes TO give them
bonus OF $3.50, 900 for the completion of the road
from jamestown to Salem in twelve months and
from Salem to Wabash in eighteen months from
the present time. The contractors make two re-
seryahons; an allowance of time in case any part
VI 'e WORKS are earned of by freahets, in the
event of the prevalence of an epidemic along the
line.
The lines here spoken of are links in The great
straight line railroad which is to unite Baltimore
with Cincinnati and ST. Louis by the shortest and
most direct route. The Baltimore Iink--that is
between Three Forks and Parkersburg-w we can
answer for it, will not be permitted TO lag behind
the foremost of its fellows which will unite the
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-01

AGEuRGE VANDENHoFF, the actor, sailed in the
ARABIA from New York on Wednesday to perform
n England for awhile, and will then return to the
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The following is the form in which the new Pen.
sion law was passed, as agreed on by the commit.
tee OF conference of the two Houses:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
senfatiUes Of the United States of Anerica in Con-
gress assembled, That all widows and orphans who
were granted and allowed five years half pay by
the provisions OF the act approved the twenty first
day OF July, one thousand isht hundred and for.
eight, entitled can act amending the act grant
ing half-pay to widows or orphans where their
husbands or fathers have died of wounds received
IN the military service OF the United States, in
of deceased officers and soldiers of the militia and
volunteers, passed July fourth, one thousand eight
hundred and thirty-sx,'' or an act approved The
twenty second day of February one thousand eight
aundred and forty nine, entitled San act granting
hve years. half-pay to certain widows and orphans
OF off1cers, non commissioned officers, musicians
and prlvates, both regulars and volunteers be,
and they are hereby, granted continuance of said
naIt-pay, under like limitations and restrictions,
for further period of five years. to commence at the
expiration OF the hafpay provided for by the afore
said acts Provided, h0tceper, That in case of the
death or marriage of euch widow before the exp-
the remainder of the term shall go to the child or
children OF the deceased officer or soldier whilst
under the age of sixteen years. and in like manner
the child or children of such deceased when there
is s no widow. shall be paid no longer than while
there is a child or children under the age afore.
said; And prouidsd further, That no greater sum
shall be allowed in any case to the widow or the
child or children of any officer than the half-pay of
Aou'ehant coioneI: crowded further That the act
approved the 22d OF February 1849, ssgranting FIVE
years nalf-pay to certain widows and orphans of
omcefs, non commissioned officers, musicians and
prlvates, both regular and volunteer be so ex-
tended and construed as to embrace the widows
and minor heirs of the officers. non-com missioned
omcers, musicians, and privates of the regulars,
militia, and volunteers of the war of 1872 and Of
the various Indian wars since 1890
nEc. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That the
WIDOWS OF all officers, non commissioned officers,
musicians, and Privates of the Revolutionary army,
W son were married subsequent to January, A. D.
1900, shall be entitled to a pension in the same
date
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Congress.
The death Of the Hon. A. III. BUELL., . mem
be: Of the House Of Representatives from the
State of New York, was announced IN both
branches of Congress yesterday.
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!, - y.
Inc Frsce Current says provisions have con-
tinued to tend downward in value and at close
pulk meats are fully one cent per pound and mess
the season.
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National Theatre

A full house greeted Mrs. MowArr last
evening on her performance of the Countess in
KNowLEs's rather heavy and undressing dra-
ma OF Lone. To night this distinguished actress
will appear in the character of Juliet. We
understand that her comedy of Fashion will be
played on Wednesday night, on the occasion
of her benefit and last appearance.
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SwINDLE.-R. c. Williams and Andrew J.
Roberts have been arrested at New York on a
charge of swindIing Lewis Sehoysnens out of
two hundred dollars. They have been in the
habit of advertising as EXPIRES Messengers"
and requiring them TO deposit two hundred dollars
security for their fidelity which they refused to
refund.
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and Tue speci6catons of the Indictment shall have
been furnished. ] will furnish the reporters
table in relation to the recent election, to be
printed a. part of my remarks.
Popular Tote in the Presideatiai Election in 1852
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DEATH OF Nh. JuDD Rev. Sylvester Judd, pas
tor of the Unitarian Society in this city died at
his residence this "Wednesday forenoon at II
O'clock Kennebec haine) Jeia,,ol, 27Gh alt.
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FOOD FOB MADEIRA.AThe barque Nautilus,
which was chartered at Boston to carry supplies
for the destitute inhabitants of the Island of Ma
deira, sailed from that port on Thursday. The
Transcript, announcing the fact, says:
"The cargo consists of 367 bushels beans, 2 bar
refs bread, l,lSs bushels corn, 1872 barrels corn
meal, S33 barrels flour, 4l2 barrels potatoes, $40
bushels DO, and 16. 906 pounds rice. The Nauti-
ius 10 a last sailer, and will probably carry the
nrst aid received from America. The cost Of these
artcles was about five thousand dollars, which has
Deen voluntarily contributed by citizens with
tnat hperaiity which has always been manifested
When occasions arise for its exercise"
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PETITION.

By Mr.. MOORE, of Louisiana: The petition of
the legal representatives of Leonard Dyson, pray
ing that the Rio Hondo claim of said Dyson, re-
commended for confirmation but suspended, be
now confirmed.
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q WHAT is MAN THE Quarterly RevieD, in
swer 10 the question, 6 What is msnf' says:
'tChemicaty speaking, man is forty five pounds
of carbon and nitrogen, ditfused through five and
half pailsfui of water
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-01

HARPERs' MAGAZINE for February has been re-
ceived in this city. This number contains the
conclusion of "My Novel; by Bulwer-a fact
which will be gratifying to many readers. 1t alec
contains another insalment of "Bieak House. %
e'Crusoe Life" an original narrative by ]. Ross
Browne, esq, ofthis city, is clever performance,
and adds to the value of the present number.
This popular magazine can be obtained at
BucKisaHAMs periodical store, Pennsylvania ave
nue., under the National Hotel, and at SHILLING
TONS, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Four
and a. half street.
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ltions wer e Their
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PETITION.
, of louisiana:
.tives of Leonar,
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but
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to run itself OF
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hope of being
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8 of the sbinpla
mes reputed sst
IS, as the partiei
I'd all prudence
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notes. 1t was /
Bacon have tn,
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wealthy compar
They are all juI
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-30

couple Of young ladies' walking on one Of our most
public streets, were insulted by a young rowdy,
who didn't count the cost. He puTpoSelay ran
with full force against the ladies, whet. one'ot
them seized him by the collar, smashed his hat
down over his eyes, drove hiscigar into his mouth,
and passed on, amid the applause ofthe bystand
ers, among whom were many churns Of the crest
fallen hero. He couldn't stand the laugh, and
dared his Tarter back again-upon which she
instantly TUNED towards him, but before she could
clutch him again, he was off at his best.lace.z-
Now, although it may not be advisable for all the
gentler sex to possess and exhibit such pugiistic
courage, yet it is pity more such puppies are not
s.brought up standing.'' There are not. a few,
calling themselves young gentlemen, among whom
such an exploit this is the Eoast of an evening
minus the after-piece.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-30

A JAZZ IN IxDm.-Bayard Taylor visited the
Agra Jail, Northern India, and, among other things,
gives this account of the exercises:
Here were hundreds of men seated at their looms
weaving carpets, singing the multiplication-t table
in laundering chorus. Twelve times twelve"
sang the monitor in shrill solo; Gone hundred
and forty-four" burst in the chorus, in all sorts oil
voices. Wa went into the blacksmiths' shops,
where the prisoners, by refinement-.of punish
ment, were made 10 forge their own tetters, them
selves fettered. "Seven times SIXTEEN" sang the
solo, as he raised his hammer, Zone hundred and
twelve,'' was roared out in drCt@ning the
clang and bang of iron. In the women's depart
ment thet was shriIl tempest OF vulgar fractionsj
the cooks recited astronomical facts while mixing
their rice Even the hardest cases confined IN
solitary cells, were going throughtheir "a-b-abs''
through the hole in the door, to monitor standing
nmtSile.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-30

LARGE PURCHASES OF LAND IN vRGrNA.-The
Eewisburg Chronicle states that the Hon. R. NJ. T.
Hunter1ecently purchased some $4,000 acres of
mountain land lying in Greenbrier and Nicholas
counties, Va, for himself and friend. Mr.. John
Williams, of Greenbrier, who several years ago,
bought 1872, 1000 acres lying in that and Nicholas
counties, for almost trfe, has lately sold about
one-half of the tract to Messrs. A. T. Caperton
and w. H. Macfarland, who have already disposed
of 40 or $4,000 acres to number of respectable
families Mr.. Williams has also sold another
tract of 1900 acres in Greenbrier, which will be
opened and improved Immediately. All this land
is situated in what was known, a few yeras ago,
as a wilderness.
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mPoISoNING.n

Thousands of Parents who use vermfuge composed Of
Castor OIL Calome &c. are not aware that while they
appear to benefit the patient, they actually laying
foundations for series diseases, such as salvation
loss of sight, weakness oflimbs, etc.
In another column will be found the advertisement
nobensack's Medicines to which ask the attention OF
all directly interested in their well their chill
drens health In Lvercompains and all disorders arf
singfon those OF bilious type should make te Of the
only genuine medicine, Hobensack's Liver Pins.
ptsBe not deceired, :, but ask for Hobensacks Worm
Syrup and Liver Pills. observe each has the sig
nature of the Proprietor, J. N. HoBENsAcK, as none
else are genuine 81.
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rhan1rara, on Eltt,innian Minstrels.

When humor joins with Thymth and music ana
appears in song It's influence is irresistible; ITS char
tiles are countless, 1t StlrS the ieelng TO love-
peace friendship, as scarce any moral agent can.
The songs of Beranger are hymns OF love and ten
derneSS; | have seen the great whlSkered fFench-
men waEbting the bonnie Vielle,' the 'Soldals au
pas, au pas with tears rolling down their nous
tacheS AT Burns Festival, have seen Scotch
men singing Burns, while the drops twinkleu on
tier. fnrrowed cheeks, while each rough hand
flung out to grasp its nelghborS; while carry
scenes and sacred recolectlonS, and dear ana de.
lightiul memories of the past came rushing BACK
at the sound OF the familiar word and music, anu
the suftened heart was full of love and friendship
and home. Humor! if Tears are the aims OF gentle
shirts and may be cou ted, as sue they may, a.
mCpg the sweetest of LIES chaIItIeS-oL that kind
| " sensibility, and sweet and sudden emotion,
| which exhibits ltselGat the eyes, Know no Such
provocative ofhumor it is an irresistible Symphat-
ger; it surprises you into compassion; you are
laughing and disurmed, and suddenly forced lnio
| tears.
heard htIfriotohs balladst not long since, n
minstrel with wool on his head, aud an ultra ETH
onion complexion, who performed negro ballad,
| that confess moiStened these SpectacleS IN Inc
MT st unexpected manner. have gazed at dozens
of tragedy queens, dying on the STAGE an expiring
in appropriate blank verse, anu never wanted &c
wipe them. They have looked up, with deep re-
| spect be it said, at muny scores of clergymen III
pulptS, and without being dimmed, and Deheld u
vagabond, with n corked face and banjo, sings q
| little song, strikes wild note, which sets the
whole heart thrilling with happy pity. humor
humor is the mistress OF tears; SIC knows the way
to the fOS lachrymaEum, strikes in dry and rugged
places with her enchanting wand, and bids the
| fountain gush andsporkle. She has refreshed my
RAIDS more from her natural spring, than ever trag
etly has watered from her pompouS old urn.-
| ThackcrGyS Lecture ont Charity.
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Hrxrs TO THE LAD1Es.-stnir carpets should al
ways have a slip of paper put under them, al and
over the edge of every stair which is part where
they first wear cut in order to lessen the friction of
the carpets against the boards beneath. The strips
should be within an inch or two as long as the
calpet is wide, and about four or i've inches in
breadth so as to lie distance from each stair
This simple plan, so easy of execution, viii we
know preserve stair carpet half as long again as
it would last without the strips of paper.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-30

DISTRESSING OccuRRENcE--TMREE FEMALES
DRowHED.-We are enabled TO give the following
additional particulars Of, the lamentaole occur
renee on Tuesday evening, by which the lives oil
three young females were lost. 1t seems that a.
bouts O'Clock on Tuesday evening, a party OF
young ladies' and gentlemen, attached to the Con
dictionary establishment of Mr.. a. j. Chaveau' III
Market street, started in small boat across tue
Delaware, for Camden. Their object was to- meet
a party of young ladies who reside in Camden, VINO
had agreed TO Join them in an excursion up and
down the Delaware. The party were about leaV-
ing the wharf at Camden, when steamboat
William Penn rounded to, but rs soon as the
small boat was discovered, the engine was stopped,
but a collision could not be avoided. The small
boat was Immediately swamped, and three OF the
young ladies, named Mary McGonigle, Margaret
Price, and SGlina Cavenaugh, were dIOWneu. Tue
first two resided in Camden, and the other IN FIJI
bert street, near Twelfth in. this city. Miss Cave
naugh was 25 years of age, her father resides in
New York. Miss Price lived with her father in
Plum street., below Third, Camden. MisszhcGo
lyle resided at the corner OF Fourth and Federal
streets, Camden.
Exertions were Immediately made alter the &C
cident to recover the bodies In about an hout inc
bodies of Miss McGongle and Miss Cavenaugh
were recovered; that of Miss Price wnS>Hot re-
covered until yesterday morning, at SOME distance
from the scene OF the disaster.
Coroner Cullen held an inquest yesterday ;mcT'
ming, and the following verdict was rendered.
Drowned accidentally by collision between the
steamboat William Penn and small boat, neal
the slip of the West jersey Ferry Company The
bodies Of the unfortunate females were handles
over to the distressed friends of the deceased I'M
mediaely after the inquest.
A great man reasons are given as so tile cause
ofthc sad accident. 1t appears that there were
ten persons in small skif, and were said to DC
ignorant ofthe proper management of boat. The
steamboat had five lights visible in different parts
but those in the skiT were deceived as to theil
distance from the Steamboat.
The persons in charge orthe steamer made eve
ry exertion to avert the calamity, aud after the CO.
lision did their utmost to save the unfortunate oc-
cupants of the small boat. The young ladies Will
the ladies' also exerted themselves nobly to PIE
serve the lives of their female comprehension
Ercning Bulletin.
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PHMAnELPHIA

Curtain Warehouse,
IN Chestnut ST. Philadelphia, oppostte State House
HENRI Y w. SARFORD,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN CURTAINS, CURTAIN Ma
TERtAIs, AHb FURNTTURE COVERINGS,
WHICH he offers at the lowest market prices,
WHOLESALE And RETAIL.
The stock comprising, id part, the following:
Embroidered LACE Curtalns; Gilt Cornices;
10 Muslin DO do Pins;
French BFocates all widths Canopy Arches and Rings;
andcolors; Cords TasseIs, Gimps,
Satin de LaineSs FT1DgeS, Curtain Drops,
DaTnasks; &c.
largs stoeko OF FRENCH PLUSHES, ofall colors and
qualities on hand.
PAINTED WINDOW SHADES, and HOLLANDS OF ali
colurs for shading.
N b. Persons ordering Curtains, win give the measure
ofthe heishth and width o. he entire frame Of wndo.
mariz=fYddgyY
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-30

uTThe Earl of Ellesmere and family left New
York on Monday afternoon for Boston, from
whence after brief visit TO Springfield and the
neighborhood of Boston, he will pursue his jour
ney alone, leisurely, TO Nova Scotia, and from
thence to England. Lady Ellesmere expects to
preccde him to England. Sir Charles Lyell also
expects 10 leave very shortly. Messrs.' Dixie and
WhitwoFth will remain for some months yet.
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RBMoyAL.

1HAvE removed my wholesale stock of DRY.GooDs
AND NOTIONS, to the new four story brick building,
No. 11S, D1nin street,
west side, between Monroe and Unou Streets siete
will be prepared with cary and extensive Spring
stock direct and manufacturers, which
would be pleased to have my old friends and customers
to call and examine.
feb4 wAI. n. SELBY.
n5J G. MetcGlf will be found at the above establish.
nlent. where he awaits his old friends.
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Heavy Bank RoBBERY.-The Mechanics and
Traders Bank. in jersey City. was entered on
Monday night, and robbed ofss, 200. The thieves
they entered the bank and plundered the vault of
the above amount in bills and specie. Sheriff
MOrselIes left bundle at the bank containing
si2Ol, principally notes of the North River bank,
which the thieves also carried off.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-30

TIE EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE, caused by the
action of Mayor Hollins in ordering the police to
stop an itinerant preacher named Mitchell from
lrslding forth in the Richmond Market House, in
such manner as to raise riots, to be on the
increase. The Mayor issued the following adj
dress:
To my Felow Citizens;
deem it proper to make known 10 you, in view
of recent occurrences, that it is my purpose TO full
ill tie responsibilities imposed upon the Ex-
ecuve of this City, with the srctest regard to the
rights of each and every citizen. In the firm
else of the powers conferred upon me in virtue Of
the office which hold, shall look with confidence
10 the support of every friend Of law and order,
whilst pledge myself that no act of mine shall
infringe upon the civil or Religious sentiment of
this community. If any other deduction has been
drawn from any thing have said or from the course
] have pursued, it IS proper for me to say that
have been misunderstood.
]. SMITH HOLLINS, Mayor.
Baltimore, July 27th, 1858.
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CoxFEss:ox.--The Charleston Courier says that
an Individual named DanielT t. sheperd voluntori-
lydelivered HIMSELF on Thursday, to Sheriff Yates,
coufessing he had killed one William Hodge, at
ST. James, Santee, in an aftayAwhcih occurred
there on the 14th inst. He was committed by Il.
W. Schroeder, esq, TO await his trial at the next
October Term Of the Court Of Sessions.
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NAV ADVERTTsEMENTs
Joseph Z. Harbour,
In CliImcery
III the Circuit Court OF

John Ncwey u others. Ohio County:
NY Virtue OF decree mnlc in this by said Court
Is on the 3Ist day OF May 1863 the Undersigned Sheriff
Of Ohio County, and such acting in the
nremises will proceed on Thursday the first day of Sep
temuor 1853, public a,lction to the highest bid.
der front door OF the Court House of OHIO county
lie following described piece parcel OF land situated In
North Wheeling, wit: lying north Oi and adjoining
Kobert D,ansclds lo ANA extending TO ShucnbeIgcrs
line fronting the west sdeO Matnstrcet, lilo more or
less, and running west to The river,
Also lot No. CS) eight III La Grange
Trims of SGfr-Tenpcr in cash and for the residue
upona credit OF SIX aud eighteen months from the
tay OF sale the chaser purchasers 81 wing bonds with
rood security for the deferred payments bearing interest
om their date the title be retained as further sc.
1'' $780, WNI. S. WICKHAM,
iyoS Sheriff & Commissioner
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B1 be seen at any time at the Mayors Office


Tie following certificate is from eminent LAWYER of
Kentucky, who is knowIn all OF the States having for
number or years represented his State in Congress:
affords pleasure to state that Dr. Hamptons Tine
has affected most extraordinary OF my slave
the scronlu His father is soioIulous. The boy was
moving mass from head foot The upper lids
ohe eyes mpeh swollen and turned inside out ex.
hbng horrible matterng ulcers anil protrGded over the
eyebas to produce blindness. 1t is strange vet
true this childthat felt resigned to die relief
from sufleTng-has been restored TO health under the
treatment OF DR.. Hampton w. P. THoMASSON.
Louisville, March 20, 1851.