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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-03

SwINDLFD BY GIPsIEs.-A Buffalo aper gives an
account of the manner in which citizen of TuIly
New Hampshire suffered himself to be duped bva
band of gipsies:
"Ihe gipses located themselves at Tully, about
eighteen miles from Syracuse. By some means
.ney oV,aineo possession OF the fact that Mr. Gar
ret Iuiy-lrom whom the town was named and
one OF Its most estimable residents-had lost an
account book, in which records involving some
$4oo were kept. Thereupon Betsy Cooper, the
queen Oh zoe troupe applied to him with the re-
quest to tell his fortune, anticipating the result that
would follow. He told her that he did not wish his
fortune told; but. if she would tell him how TO re-
cover his lost book, be would pay her SIS therefor
ohe lepileo tnat II could easily be done-ony she
most get together certain amount of inopey ia
order 10 produce the charm. He accordineIQ
placed In her hands S 800 in specie all be had 81
command; but upon Consulting the oraole-an old
astrological book of l66s-she found il was not sof
hcient for the purposes of the incantation Mr.
Iully refused to entrust her with more-where.
upon she returned TO her gang and procured Ss5
which she added to the pile Strange TO relate this
would not satisfy the spirits; and after much per-
suasion, Mr. t. was induced to borrow another
$l00, which Betsy pronounced adequate The
money was wrapped up, and formed good sized
parcel, which Mr.. t still retained Betsy thea
demanded that her reward of five collars should be
added to 1t, which was done. She then asked for q
lock OF hair from the heads OF Mr.. t. his wife and
child; then for paper of salt from ach; and then
directed them TO place the money in Der hand and
'uih tHoii oaSBS, NHie sOe repeated the mystic
words of the leather oracle They did so and Bet
sy taking advantage of their situation, contrived
to substitute parcel, like the original as
possible, containing show Of pebbles and
pewter, In place of the one containing the S4s5-
the latter of which she Struggled under her blanket
She then gave the parcel-the bona tfde one, as he
supPosed-into Mr.. TIE charge, saying that it
must remain unopened for four weeks, at which
time she would return, and the lost book be re-
stored She then took her departure, as she said,
Tor New York. The result can easily be luna gined.
MIR. Tuly discovered at last that he bad been
duped. The gipsies pursued, and the Queen
Betsy and her royal consort were arrested. Some
OF the property found on Betsy was identified by
Mir. Tullv -
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-03

SHIF CEDONIA,
"MADzIRA, May L, 1858.
Here we are at anchor, having made the pas
sage from New York in seventeen and a half
days. The good old ship, which many thought
would not sail, has made shorter passage than
either the steamer Mississippi or the Powhatan IL
seems that the alterations effected previous TO her
leaving New York make her one of the fastest
ships now in the navy. We have fine a COM
pany OF officers as were ever attached 10 ship Of
war, and ali agree that we shall have pleasant
leaving New York. lis at
"The people on the island not badly off,
alter all, for provisions. They appear alb ,u the
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-03
THE REPU BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 8, 1858.
The Nrw APPOINTMENTS in this city-tc


The NEW APPOINTMENTS in this city-to
wit, of Mr.. JAMES G. BERREr, as Postmaster,
Mr. BENJAMIN b. French, as Commissioner
Of the Public Buildings, and MIR. JONAH d. Hoo
YER, as United States Marshal-have been re-
ceived with general satisfaction by our citizens;
the strongest and almost the only directors being
of the Democrat, party. to which they belong.
They are each and ALL from long residence as
well as from their devotion to the public veal
believed to be closely identified with the inter
ests and anxious for the prosperity of our city.
The appointment of Mr.. LAMBERT Tree, as
Chief Clerk In the city post office, Is a very
credltabie commencement of the new Postmas-
ter. Mr.. Tree. by his long and faithful ser
vice In that office, and his invariably courteous
demeanor therein, has won the universal good
Will OF our citizens.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-03
"UNITED STATES SHIP MACEDONIA,

NAvAL.-From the correspondence of the New
York Commercial Advertiser quote the follow
ing:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
WHEELING.
SPRING OE 1S53.
-aa. VIM. T. sELBY.
WHOLESALE DEALER I'M

Foreign s. Domestic Dry G Goods.
No. III Main ST., West side, bettceen Aiomroe and
Union stS 5 = e...7s ,
.lY, Wheeling, Va, 4f..-.
NOW in receipt otnts Spring stock Of Dry GooLs
i anu Notions, direct from importers and ManHracim
sS6 S6s 81 G as eonloe stock o"
IN any ou Eastor est 10 which tyomld . m,
invite tile attention OF retail dealers; consisting OF
DRESS GOODS. ---' ffte
In black Silks apacas, poplins, aIyns de Iaues rip
MANS, ETC., with very largo stock of prints Of ts hes,
makes and coors. Also, boinets ribbots ni,,rs nT
other trimmings in variety. and OF "''5'' N
.gLr.,,,# MEMS WEAR.
In cloths, cassimers sattinctts n1erino cnae;,noro
@ l l@se1s & ana summer cothsi also Cottonades De
other such goods, very desirable assortment Aiso
mem and boys palm hats. Lcghorn hats soil
WOOL brash hats etc with full stock Of linen ami ro
ION 6aggng seamless bags buraps table diaper cras
driiss ttcklIGs checks, shirting stripes elc brow
and beaehcd muslins; with good stock OF white eouIS
NOTION LINE y sf'H
As earbrcs jaconets, Irish linens aces threads, but
TONS hosiery, gloves, cOmbs etc.. IN all their yarietv
MY whole stock will be found unsurIasscu as we'll In
quality and style, as in prices. ~ :"
mIT25 w r. SpTp1,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
DRUGS, MEDICINES.

Chem1oals, Perfumery, &C., &c.
El. CRUNaEsA CES E7e would announce TO his
icEds and the public generslly ng purchas
conducted under the firm of J. Crumhacker d Son, he
VIII continue the same at the old stand No. 175 Main 81
ana would respectfully solicit trusts merit conti
"ance so literally bestowed on the old firm
he lust returned from the Eastern cities and is now
opening an extensive and well selected Drugs ami
Chemcals Pertumery Fancy articles, &C., all which
We're purchased Ter strict personal inspection with
scrupuous regard purity OF quality, are now offered
TO the public on the most reasonable terms. IN
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
Cincinnati Wholesale Paper
Warehouse.
ESTARIIS SHEO 1S1t

NJ + offer for sale we'll selected stock OF PAPER
w CARDS and PRINTING INK, BOOK BINDERS
LEATHER. and every description OF P.APER.MAKERS'
Having first. By sereral years. to establish in The
West Paper business complete in all its parts have
formed permanent connections with best manuact
rers in this country and receive supplies directly from
them. The prices aud terms offer Iavorn.
bic as the goods purchased in the Eastern
cities.
We the exclusive agency for tho superior WRIT.
ING PAPERS manufactured by PLANTER & SMITH,
OWEN Il HURLBUT, and the CAREW COMPANY, be.
Ing the highest grades of Writing Papers in this
country. $500.
Our stock embraces description OF Paper used in
the West We have hut Uniform price ALL Orders
by mail viii! be filed prices as II bought III
person. Samples will be sent by mail free OF cost
aug2t. BUTLER d BROTHER,
Wholesale Paper Dealers,
Pearl Street
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
GEORGE MENDEI,.
No l5i, NFnim street.
wEEELINGva

" EEELINUVA,
T now receiving LARG f LOT OF CARPETS. RUGS.
y J. MATS AND MATING. Also, Table and Floor oc
Cloths ofa widths and keeps constantly on hand arr
assortment OF Furniture OF every description Gilt and
nh0gany Framed Looking Classes Glass Plates Venitian
ana Transparent Window Blinds, blind Trimmings Checks
Mahogany Vaneers, Varnsh. Harcloth, Curiei Hair
spring. Sacking bottoms Braas and Mahogany Stair Rods
ect all ofwhch will he sold Mt the Bur5t
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
IMcCLALLENS e KNOX.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS in
i BOOTS IND SHOES,
Men nd Boys Palm Hats, Band Boxes &C..
at the nell known stand
BIG RED BOOT

NJ are from Eastern Manufacturing
w Establishments, the largest and hest
tured ofBoots and Shoes for Spring & Summer
wea ever in this any other market They liza ve
neen manufactured to order according own drcc.
tlons aud are intended expressly retailing To our
regular customers. and all others who may favor us with
CALI we can oter an unusually large variety Boots ami
Shoes which we guarantee equal quality and
workmanship to those manufactured in this or any part
the United States. Our stock will be found to consist H.
part, OF the following gseasonabIe goods:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
KELLS & CALDWELL

KELIS & CALDWELL,
L(sUccEssoRs TO JAS. rAuLL & co.,
Importers and Wholesale dealers in Drugs,
,i Medicines, Chem Gals, Paints, d lis, &C..
No. SO, UNION UlIDINGs, MAIN ST. ~
HAVING purchased the entire Stock fixtures, chemical
apparatus, &c, of the firm of James PAUL would
respectfully solicit the patronageo dealers and the public
generally. Augoods warranted.
In retiring from the Drug business, take pleasure in
recommending favorable consideration Successors,
Messr Kells d CALDWELL and have no hesitation in saying
that our fo.nier customers and dealers generally will
forthis well known house large share OF patronage
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
NUMBER 1879
MISCELLANEOUS

etC. etc. etc. 4rf'
Tickets S.; Packages $50;
Halves and quarters IN pro.
portion.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
Americans, PntronIzc Xour Own DIuuu.
fucturck.
Wheeling Silk Factory.

w 11OO1111t D44fA T dOIOI y -------
A MEXICAN Silk manufactured into superior and sub.
IA stan articles OF the various fabrics in al
GILL'S SILK FACToRYi Main Street Centre Wheel.
ing The curious in such matters invited
the process of manufacturing and those wishing pur
chase Silks, wholesale retail be supplied
able at Gills Store adjoining the Factory, A.
NJ. Adams' !. s. Forbs', . o. Fairchd's Marsh Sc Tay.
lor's and o. w. Heiskills, Wheeling Va, and James
Street, Cincinnati, o.
Our Fabrics warrented all pure Silk and have taken
the HIGHEST PREMIUMS, and gold and silver Medals
atte American Institute, New York, Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, and Ohio State Fair. We constantly
manufacturing and stock Is now large and seasoablc
comprising many variccs-velveis satns, vesnss dress
silks ringcs, cravats handkerchiefs, OF wite black,
plaid, figured AMI printed all the newest Styles made
best twined silk twcd and plain. Also, Shirts drawers,
and half hnsc for gentlemen.
Please call paronize this important branch Of
ican manufacture ordc variety olsks
ly executed.
NTcrchantablc Cocoons and Reclcd Silk bought
JOHS
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
10000 dollars.
Susquehanna Canal.

Tickets $40; Packages SleD
Halves aud quarters IN pro.
lP0fQOn. 40 I. -.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
TomThunb- Try a package,
1000 dIllaIs.
-Patapsco Institute.

Class t2.
fprtJ IN
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
IicketS s.; Halves
quaIters III proportion.

- duU
quaIters i'll proportion.
Smallwood 4. Co., beg i,
schemes ofs'Maryland SIats
we have selected the best Ia
Maryland, are drawn unde,
sloiIcrs elected by the State,
them, Cnonc others being lee
To those who have not III
not disposed SO to do, will
every week, and 10 those ~
largely, will fluid some of p
price, from 81 to 81, and In
packages, from 81 10 SofO.
your attention to packages,
tile purchasers, as they Ilay
Of tickets in packages for the
cts in a 81 lottery we char,
package, entitled 10 all that
$40 Halves and quarters il
For ourselves as prize sell
refer to the official accounts
mar y prizes SO. d by u.,, as W
IT is much to our advantage
lection for our correspondent
and OH the renewal. or cashii
1t. aIli from all experience OF
ter ourselves our judgement
tance.
GP Bank notes or drafts.
United States, received by u
er singIy or by the Package.
odd amounts Ofchanec. Our
ell 10 all who desiIe II, free O
For good prizes, and pro-
orders to
nnr31
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
.gAPRIL l9, 1853.
!. CINCINNATI.
ICINcINNATI, OHIO. N
ncos,anrrrod ronn


incorporated, lS4S.
attention Of the public respectfully called to the
ylg lndl Vlduas in Thorough practical manner for m
counting room and business pursuits. - :" "
practical course of Instruction in the art or
Ing scientifically Double Entry BOOKS in the dieron de-
o. trade. eommorce and manufactures, compre
tue oTIS IN use among the most eminent establish
enta engaged Individually or partnership in business
whether the purchase and sale Sf
at wholesale and rctai i'm ortng exnor-
ing on their own account, commission or on Joint sheen
auon including speculaons in stocks, real estate &c
Win steamboatins, bank insurance. railroad and books
Joint stock md Chartered associations generally
commercial calculations embrace every variety OF COM
putat ons pertaining business Operntions heinz Sght
according to the most approved ethods-Inerest Dis
count Equations, arbtratom o: Exchanges. &c. '-fF
atercdmte CorTeponaelceuch exercises are introduc
abit and genuine business style
The mind OF the student well familarzc him With
CONNER ual techncacs and phraseoogy, including PRO
JoT1na Invoices, Account saes, bills exchange, &C.
FTdcitcdt PeImHHShfP-One hour is devoted in
i style OF busnes; writing comhning freedom
Il thorough command OF hand and pcn, accuracy
esance with case and apidy and perfect egbiity with
beauty oiCOnstruction ~
Commercial law ..mu Political Economy.-Daily Lee
tuLGS are gwen or these important topics,
WIN tue aVoc1t'ons OF the merchant in the operations
commerce. ard practical workings trade, embracing te
subject OF Partnership, 'ncpa AGENT negotiable i'm
struens, sales, debts garatees etc.; on the laws
IL, nrOht, Interest, inter rational trade, &C.
lhe course can be completed in from eight to twelve
weeks. = ~
Instruction being ri ven ini can .n,.
at any time. '''
knowledge OF the ordinary English branches is all the
requisite preparatory qualifications.
me business acquaintance of tho Principal enables him
10 lender sstance TO those wishing to procure situations
ON graduating.
Good can be obtained in the CITY Mt to "a
per week. - 49,
Dipomas uEder seal awarded :he graduates
elusive. $500. " - -
For full course, hooks, stationery. Diploma &C. incl
sive, 5000. JOHN GUNDRY
janS'53-tyd PrincipaI
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
COrE'EAS, an, a. sAhEEsI y mon W. a. !.
Man1Ifa ctnru

~ !"
II. THANKFUL for the liberal patronage tseretoforn
@ bestowed unon him, the subscriber would
7J y inform his friends and the public GENERALLY thnt m
continues to manufacture the al tics in
all their variety which he has always hand good as.
sortment for wholesale and retail tvery low priest
lie also Keeps on hand, cooking stoves the most az.
proved patterns for coal and wood. 2 a z. q -7' :
Job work will continue receive his artcuar
ana be executed with prompness and in style will
nlg24 EvARNRY no s, Main at.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
5000 dollars.
PatapSco Institute.
Class 121

Tickets $3.50; Packages
S2S-Halves and quarters in
proportion. I9
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
$4,000 dollars. ~
Magm ticent lottery to be
drawn April 30.
Grand ConSolidatedtf

-" CLO. ETC.
1lekets Sn; Packages S2S0
-halNes and quarters in
proportion. 5rrE
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
TODD g. DEVOL,

TODD & DEVOL,
At THE WE'LL KNOWN STAND, j
Sign of the Black Mammoth Boot, South End of
r5s. Market Square, ..li
RE now opening unusually large stock of Fall and
IA Winter Boots, shoes, Hats and Caps selected with
great and manufactured at the very workshops
OF Philadelphia and New England expressly Whole
sale and Retail trade To regular and all
others who lavoru with call offer you goods
which guarantee equal in quality material work
nanshir those manufactured in this any of the
United States TODD & DEVoL.
Wheeling, Sep 81, 1852.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
$4,000 dollars.
Grand Consolidated.
10000 dollars

ClSs GlC eIC.
Tickets SIG; Packages 1920
Halves and quarters y III pro.
portion.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19

:.
ave TO present Il few of lie
Lotteries" )" believing tlioso o
venture in. Tie lotteries u.
the supervision OF CommiSr
and each ticket stamped by
~
means tO venture LARGELY or
find small luttcI les drawing
10 may wish 10 venture MOI 9
eater magnitude. ranging in
ger ones from IS 10 $50, ant
We would particularly cali
8 The most advantageous 10
ave about twice the amount
same cost,-yiz: FOR OF tick
e SIG, and the owner. OF said
lay be drawn over The sum Ul
nkEanskEN1 1FNRN..
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
5000 dollars.
PatapSco Institute.


Class 1873,
APril o3d.
I prize OF S., 900
~ do $50
l 40 III
etc. etc. etc.
Tickets 81; Packages SO;
Halves and quarters in pro.
portion.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
A.s5s s dollars.

4,s57 dollars. saE
Patapsco. ,iT
Class 107.
APriL o. h5Hi4
! pi1ze OF SI,s-1
~ Go t.0H
~ no 1s aN
,, etc etc. etc.
IIckeis 81; Packages Sin
Halves aud quarters in
PROMOTION.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19
$3.50 dollars.

Tckets 81; Packages Sth
Halves AID qlaItCIa III pr'l
portion
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19

Glass U.
dnr,J 3is.L
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-19

Tickets 81; Packages S1U
Halves aud quariersIh pr,
portion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-09
ORIGIN OF FOoLscAP.

Every schoolboy knows what foolscap pa
per is, but we doubt whether one in a hun
dred who daily use it, can tell why it was so
called,
When Oliver Cromwell became Protector,
after the execution of Charles l., he caused
the stamp of liberty to be placed upon the
paper used by the Government. Soon after
the restoration of Charles H., having occa-
sion to use some paper for dispatches, some
of his Government paper was brought to him.
On looking at it, and on discovering the stamp,
he enquired the meaning of it, and on being
told, he said, 'sTake it away; l will have
nothing to do with FOOLS cap"
Thus originated the term Foolscap, which
has been applied to a size of writing paper
usually about sixteen by thirteen inches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-09
MICROSCOPES.

Upon examining the edge of the sharpcst
razor with Microscope, it will appear fully
as broad as the back of knifo--rough, un-
even, and full of notches and burrows. An
exceedingly small needle resembles an iron
bar. But the sting of bee seen through
the same instrument, exhibits everywhere
the most beautiful polish without the least
flaw, blemish or inequality, and it ends in
point too fine to be discerned. The threads
of a fine lawn are coarser than the yarn with
which ropes are made for anchors. But a
silk-worm's web appears perfectly smooth
and shining, and every whore equal. The
smallest dot that is made with pen appears
irregular and uneven. But the little specks
on the wings or bodies of insects are found
to be the accurate circle. How magnificent
are the works of God
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-09

Now, John, listen to me, for am older
than you, or / couldn't be your mother
Never do you marry young woman, John,
before you have contriyed to happen at the
house where she lives, at least four or five
times before breakfast. You should know
how late she lies in bed in the morning -
You should take notice whether her complex
ion is the same in the morning as it is in the
evening, or whether the wash and towel have
robbed her of her evening bloom. You should
take care to surprise her, so that you may
see her in her morning dress, and observe
how her hair looks when she is not expecting
you. If possible you should be where you
can hear the morning conversation between
her and her mother. If she is ill-natured
and snappish to her mother,so she win be to
you, depend on it. But if you find her up
and dressed neatly in the morning, with the
same countenance, the same smiles, the sam Q
neatly combed hair, the same ready and
pleasant answers to her mother, which char
acterized her department in the evening, an d
particularly if she is lending han d to get
breakfast ready in good season, she is prize
John, and the sooner you secure her to your.
self the better
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-09

In former times kind Of reed was used
to write upon. That reed was called Papy-
rus 1t is from this name that we speak Of
our paper. In former times also they wrote
upon the leaves of trees; it is from this cause
that We talk of the leares of book. %
The Romans called book iber. This
word made US call room where books are
kept library.
In those old times. when skins were writ
ten upon, they were rolled up. This roll
was called rolumen. This old word has been
kept by us as near as may DO. We cali a
single book a rolume.
The inner bark of trees was used for wri.
ting upon. The people who lived in England
many hundred years ago. used to write upon
the bark of the beech trcoanahey called this
bark, Doc We have not changed The word
much. We still talk of book