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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
ROBIN SDNaG
an English Grammar School.

VpVHE subscriber respectfully informs
~ the citizens q Gartinsbnrc and its
vicinity, that he opened his school ON
the 2ath ultimo. His course of instruc-
ton includes Orthogrsphy, Reading.
penmsnship, Arithmetic, English Gram
mar, Geogrsphy With the use of tho,
Maps and Globes, and Surveyins.-
From the success which has hitherto att
tended his labours in the vineyard Of
instruction, he Ratters himself that he
shall continue to deserve and receive :.
Cue portion of the public patronage. or
the competency Of his Qualifications hs
has the most nnenccptionabIe evidence,
aud parents Who may feel disposed to
place their children under his care and
tuition, may rest assured that their con-
fidence will not be abused.
HENRY Il. JAMES.
MsrtinsDurg, Nay lj.---*
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
ANIMAL sYMpArHY.-on the

ANIMAL sYMPArHY.-On the
day of the great thaw, a Spaniel was
observed opposite to ,rhionyille floating
down the Moselle on small piece of
ice. 1t is not known how the poor dog
got into that situation; but he set up pi-
teous cries. Having passed one of the dogs
belon ing to the decoys on the left Of the
MoseIle, that intrepid animal dashed IN.
to the river. soon reached the nnfortu-
nate spaniel. and scizing him by the
neck swan on shore with him amidst the
acclamations of the spectators.
French paper.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
Ertraet Of a letter from .Natan<a,,
.1nril IL.

.9prii Ii.
"The steam vessel Sea Gull, with
Com. Pcrter's broad pendant, came into
day in great style against the wind and
tide.-t this day saw the chief Of the
gang OF Pirates, who were on board the
Plot. (at the time she was captured by
the boats of the Peacock parading the
streets of this place with the greatest i'm.
punity. Bat since the Commodore has
established a convoy at this port, the pi-
rates are not so often seen as formerly.
1--WE are abundantly supplied with
produce, with the exception of the article
| ct Flonr, which at this moment will CON-
mand % to rs dollars per arrcl."
Interesting. Providence Man
ufacturer's Journal inform that Captain
Carpenter, who came passenger III the
Experiment, from the Bay of Honduras,
states, that eight days previous to his
| sailing eight Commi ssi0ners from the
Province of st. Salvador de Guatemala,
sailed for Boston in the sohr. Planet,
on mission to this country, for the
p urpose of uniting that province
with the Government of the United
States.
LOUISVILLE, KY. April %.
The steam boat rhos. Jefferson.
Ofutt, arrived at Florence from Louis
Vile, on the 9Th inst. We are informed
by note on the margin of the Florence
Gazette, that the Jefferson in landing
at that place, struck snag and sunk.
The damage could not be ascertained
until considerable fall shall take place
in the river.
LOUISVILLE, KEN. April 2--Arrived
steam boat Teche, from New Orleans
While passing the lower end Of Arkan-
saw Island. taco trees fell across the boic
ofthe Teche, killed the fireman, Da-
vid M'Lane, and severely wounded one
other hand and four deck passengers,
carried away the forward state room,
wheel houses, &c.
We stated the other day that a
thousand bushels Of Rye had been i'm
ported into Philadelphia from London
and we have now to add, that a vessel
from Boston has brought here three
thousand bushels of Wheat, which had
been imported into Boston from the
Baltic sealed. Gag
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
Martinsburg, May IL, 1923.

During the last war, it will be re-
membered, bloody combat took place
off the southern part Of Nantucket, be-
tween the American privateer Neuicha-
tel and the boats OF the British frigate
Endymion. The wounded ofboth par
ties were landed at this place. Among
them were two messmates, one OF whom
had his under jaw dreadfully shattered
by musket ball, and the other was SO
wounded in the wrist, as to render
necessary the amputation of his hand.
Soon after the requisite surgical opera
lions had been performed, they were
invited to dine at a friends house, where
observed to stick by each other with
peculiar tenacity. The company fell toe;
but our manned heroes were respective
Iy disabled from performing those man
ual and maxiary exploits which were
exhibiting around. After having com
placently surveyed the scene without
any offer of assistance from the busy
guests, whose difEidence perhaps out
weighed their inclinations he with one
fiper, thus sternly, though with much
point and humour, addressed his broken
iawed companion: .! say, Jack, since
you can't grind, nor | carve, and the
land Iubbers are all tucking the beef I'M
der their Jackets, what say for spelling ?
-ifyou'll cut for me, ~ che'o for you"
.Naatxcksf Eng.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
FIRE

The Catholic church at Natchitoches
was destroyed by fire on the S0th Of
March, together with 40 dwelling houses
and stores.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15

An arrival at New York, with dates
from Matanzas 10 the Goth ult. reports
That Com. Porter, in the Steam Galliot
seaGull, had ieft there, station unknown
Twelve or fourteen bodies Of the crew
:" 'he piraticai sChr. Pilot, recaptused
ny the boats of the squadron, who were
either Killed or drowned at tie time of
her reeapt1re, had drifted on shore near
me spot on the coast Of Cuba where she
VAS taken.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
BELLE Air, Nd. May 8, 1928.
SEVERE FROSVS

For the last ora nights. the frosts
have been so severe with US, as to de-
stroy almost all the fruit of every des
cription.--We have heard some of our
farmers assert, that there would not be
20 bushels of peaches in all Hartford this
season. On Tuesday morning the
ground was frozen quite hard ; and
vegetation generally appears. to. be
blighted or at a stand, except that of the
winter grain, which we are happy to
perceive, looks more promising than it
did last year.-Bond Of Union.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15

Robert Wright, latelya Representa-
tive in Congress. and formerly Governor
of the State of Maryland, has been APP
pointed by the Executive of that State,
to be Associate Judge Of the Judicial
District composed of Cecil, Kent, and
Queen Anne's counties, vice Judge War
rell, resigned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15

DY virtue OF Deed of Trust, frosa
- .hrehsga Levy and Ann Catherine
Lesy TO the undcrs; vned, for the benefit
Of k.ichael Hont, will be offered for sa!e
to the highest bidder. Cor CASE, on the
18th day of Lay next CT the psemisex
such interest as We conveyed by
said Deed Of Trust in and to one
HALF OF LOT, No. i29,
in tie town Of Asrtinsburg, Of so muck
of said interest as will be sufficient to
pay the debt, Interest and costs mention
ed 10 said deed, & the cost and charges,
attending the sale. This is the sans
property now occupied by MIR Levy.
ELISHA BOYD, Trastse,
|. April 10.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
Take Notice.

4 LII pcrsons indebted to the subscri-
n Der, by bond, note or book ac-
count, is requested to make Immediate
payment; as | have disposed ofgmy pro-
perty in Mariinsbrrg, ithacomes ncces-
sary that ny business should be speedily,
closed. Those having claims against
me, will bring them forward fer settle
mont.
VALENTINE kYLE.
Martinoburg, May l5.--3w.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15

The National Gazette says-We have
in onr hands an official copy ola decree
OF the Spanish government. dated Mad
rid, 5th March, which forbids the adj
mission into the island of Cuba, of
French, austrian, Russian and Prussian
vessels and merchandise.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15
NoRFoLK, MAY 5.

The Suspicious Schooner. The Reve-
nue. Gutter Monroe. Captain Jones, re-
turned to port yesterday morning bring
ing with her, the schr John, Of Rich
mond, Captain Lazarus, whose fitting
out and sailing from Richmond under
circumstances calculated to excite suspi-
cions ofunfair intentions, was noticed.
The Cutter overhauled her yesterday
morning about day light. between James
River and Hampton Bars endeayoring
to beat out to sea, while she professed to
be bound to Norfolk for which latter
port the wind was as fair as it could
blow After being examined by the
Custom House officers, she was discharg-
ed by the Collector. No arms or other
articles justifying her detention being
found We understand she will sail this
day for New York.--Bencon.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15

BY express permission Of the British
king, Otis stated in the St. Johns Star
OF the 18th ulD Lawrence Kavanaugh,
Esq Of the Roman Catholic persuasion
took his seat in the General Assembly
of Nova Scotia, as Representative from
Cape Breton, upon his taking the State
0aths without being required to sub
scribe the Declaration against Popery
and Iransubstantiation
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-15

Among the groups exhibited in The
streets of Madrid turning the Carnival in
February last, was the following-One
of five masks, one of whom was seated
on an ass, his face being turned towards
the animals tail. BY an inscription at.
tached to his hat, it appeared that he
was intended TO represent a Diplo-
matist of Verona. He held in his hand
some sheets of blank paper, & he obser-
we'd siience. On his right he was attended
by mask, the representative of the Re-
gency of Urgel; and on his left the
Russian and Prussian ambassadors.
The King OF France was stationed at the
tail of the ass. They were received with
shouts Oflaughter wherever they appear
ed.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
Interesting Gieanings.

An end Of blue Goth, IL yards, being part of
"a piece manufactured by William Hirst of York
shire, England, was sold at auction in New York
on Friday, by Messrs. Boggs, Thompson & Co
for Sl7 rs cents per yard. 1t is understood that
the Emperor Of Russia, the King Of England, and
|the President of the United States have each had
IA coat from the same piece.
PoRTnAIT OF CoLrMDUs.-George c. Barrell,
lesa United States Consul at Malaga, obtained,
on the suppression OF the Cartuja, at Seville in
Spain, by the aid of its Prior, original portrait
lof Colunb bus. THIS painting is destined for the
Capitol 1t Washington, and is accompanied by a
certificate from the President Of the National Mu.
scum at Seville.
j The merchant ships of England are $4,000 in
humber, manned by 100000 sailors.
Il Captain Hull has arrived at Norfolk, taken com.
mand of the Frgale United States, and will soon
proceed to the Pacific.
Il In the late hail storm at Montpelier, (Vt) hail
stones fell oftrom three to eight inches in clrcnm
ference, accompanied with AJAX kes OF ice from fot,
? TO eight inches in length, which split shingles OF
fthe roofs of buildings and penetrated so far int
houses, that their tenants had 10 seek AN asylum
: in cellars Crops, fruit trees and cattle were de
stroyed by its violence.
REMARKABLE CIncuMsrAYcE.,. The Wiscasse
= 'lntelligencer states that child of Mr.. Enocl
Cove, OF f.dgecomb, about two and a half year
',lod, for the last twelve months had suffered un
nder some strange and unacconnable indispos
! tion. But on the Goth ult the cause of its Hines
was fully ascertaned. In violent vomiting tn
child threw from its stomach green Frog, abou
'-Ihalf grown, which, though dead at the time, ha
eieyery appearance of recent animation.
y MARSHAL NEY.A report has been current
the newspapers that Marshal Ney was nativ
of this country. This, however, is now ascel
tanned to be rnfnunded. Mr.. Genet, formerl
embassador from France to this country, in lie
" ter to the Editor of the Albany Argus, states thi
g Marshal Ney was his nephew, and was born
e, he year 1869, at San Louis, German depar
Il mcnt OF France.
e. On Sunday morning, Sept. 7, between tt
hours OF and O'Clock, q smart shock of
:. earthquake was experienced at Champlain;
w was instantaneous, but the rumbng noise vi
ie'd'stlnctlv heard for upwards of a minute.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
WBlTlUAlDWo

Died in this borough, on Monday morn-
ing. Major. BEsIAMlN M'LANE, a Soldeip
Of the Revolution,
In Philadelphia, on Tuesday morning.
after short but severe lines, Captain
WILLIAM MlLsER, in the SID. year Of his
age.
DIED, in Washington City, ON Tuesday morn-
ing, after short illness, GEORGE WADS-
WORTH, Esq of the Comptroller's Office in The
45th year Of his age.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
FL AT a Meeting hl id III the

- "A NlettlnS Ltiu III tilc
Episcopal Lecture Room, in The Borough of Will
mington, Oct. l, 1925, for the purpose of forming
IA society auxiliary to "The American Collnlza-
ton Suciety"; the Rev. r. Wlliiston was called
Ito the chair, and James A. Sparks appointed sec-
retary, after which the following resolutions vera
offered and adopted:
Resolved, That We form ourselves int, a sooi-
let, to be called and known by the name of"rhe
Wilmington Union G limitation Society,"" auxiia-
Try to The American Colonization Society.
Resolved That committee Of three be ap-
pointed, to draft a Constitution and report the
same at the next meeting of the said society g.
lWhereupon, the Rev. e. w. Gilbert, Rev. john
Potts and Edward Worre, esq were appointed.
u Resolved, That when this meeting adjourn, it
IlaIjourn to meet at this place, On Thursday, 9th
inst at seven O'Clock. p. NJ.
). Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet-
ling be published in all the public prints Of this
Borough and no,ice given through the SAM me-
|dium, we'll as from the pupts of the several
llchurcles, Of our next meeting Adjourned.
n r. W1LLIsTos, Chairman,
j. A. SpARKs, Sec'y.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02

NOIICE.-Those who have re-
solved to form themselves into society to be-
called "The Wilmington Union Colonization so.
ciety," auxiliary to the American Colinlsation, as
we'll those friendly to the objects of the same;
are requested to attend meeting to be held in
1.-THE Episcopal Lecture Room, near the Town Hall,
lon Thursday, the 9th inst. at O'Clock P, NJ for
1.-THE purpose of adopting constitution to be pres
scented at that time.
JAMES A. SpApKs, Secretary.
| Wilmington, Oct. 2 1923.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02

without being able to climb up on the
wharf; when, swimming even in three feet
lcater, shark was seen to pass under the
bridge towards poor Tray. The alarm
was given, but too late-the monster shot
under the dog, rolled over, and opening
up his huge jaws, seized his victim and
darted off with him, almost in the twink
ling Of an eye, giving the poor fellow
scarcely time to utter single yell of des.
pair.-Charleston Gazette.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
WIGMORE & HAWLEY,
BREWERS, FROM PHILADELPHIA.

BKE W EMS, NUM- FIIIIADCLI T TITNi
sd OESPECTFULLY give notice of their having
~ engaged the Brewery at Wilmington, re-
Gently occupied by James Sebborn, where they
have this day commenced brewing and purpose
keeping
A Stock of Beer, Ale and Porter,
Oct /, 1928 SIT
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
From the Baltimore American.

A letter to the editors of the States
man from a correspondent at New-Or-
leans, draws gloomy picture Of the state
of business in the Western States. The|
writer says that even New-Orleans, the
great emporium of the western world, is
not exempt from these mbarrassments.-
Many persons are without employment,
and industry is paralysed; failures are
Ifrequent-the country people are unable
to pay the merchant-rents are but about
half what they were two years ago; and
|many houses and stores stand empty. All
that prodigious fabric Of steamboats, has
been entirely ruined. The boats change
masters every day at reduced prices
Some which cost seventy or eighty thou
sand dollars have been sold for no more
than seven or eight thousand. We have
in this city, says the letter, five or ST,
auction stores constantly Iull TO the tor
with imported dry goods, which are SOLE
at one-half, one-thrd, and even one-fourtl
of their first cost in Europe. With thes,
goods the whole country is deluged.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02

The Glasgow He,nld Of the 22d August gives
the following singular particulars on the author
" Of gentleman lately arrived from the West
Indies TO the sou,hward OF Bermuda, and in
lat. OF so, N. the crew of the vessel in which he.
came passenger killed very large shark. On
opening him, The instrument struck upon an int
penetrable hard substance in his stomach, which
upon digging out, proved to be six pound cans
non bal They reasonably accounted for its be-
ing in the stomach of the shark, BY suppos,ng it
to have been attached to a body in order to make
it sink, and that the voracious animal n swallow.
ing tile body had swallowed the shot also.
The Marquis Cornwailis, aged 49. lately died
at his house in Old Burlington street, London.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
SALEM, N. ]. Sept. "a.


On Sunday last, the body Of a man was
discovered floating in the Greek opposite
this town. which, on examination, was
found to be that of William Goodenough,
the noted duck hunter, and formerly from
England. He was seen in town, us late
as Friday, but how he lost fastbold, is at
present unknown. During part of the
year, the hunting of ducks occupied near
lily all his time, and were the principal
means OF his subsistence. His gun, which
was much larger and longer than common
fowling pieces, he had mounted in boat
lin which he pursued his game. His loss
will be felt in this town by those whom he
has been accustomed to supply with that
delicious food.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02

Prices Of produce at the Brandywine
Mills
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02
BLOCKADE OF ST. SEBASTIAN, Aug. 10.

BLOCKADE OF ST, SEBASTIAN, Aug. 10.
On Sunday we learnt the submission of Gen
Ballaser,s: this news did not surprise us, as we
|expected it We, however, view it as an impor
|tant event towards the pacificatlon Of SPAIN lr
rejoicing for this news, our artillery fired 81
guns. In an instant the ramparts of the town OF
|sl Sebastian were throngcd with the Consttu
ltional garrison An officer of the 4lst regimen
was sent in with flag of truce he had long
interview with the officer who was appointed t
receive him; bu, nothing has transpired respect
ling the conference
$40 day two cannon on the ramparts wer,
fired upon the posts of the Goth of The line; n,
lone was hurt"
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02

." The rapenous salt-spa Shark"
On Thursday last another of these aqua
tic providers made his appearance at our
docks. A dead fawn had been floating
about between two wharves short time,
till nearly low-water, when shark seised
and carried it off. Soon after, dog. be.
longing to an officer from one of the forts
was sportively thrown into the water, ant
lhad swan and played about some time
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-21
fOR lHE YIRHINIAN.

hccurret quithm-roias mili nominc ,on'nm ],
" Arrcptaqae manu-, quia agis dulcissime re-
" And seiad my hnnd aud called me by my
My dear how dost ,"
There are, in this neighborhood, Con
cord, in Campbell county, a number of
forward, insignificant young men, who
seem to have an impairment ambition of
appearing in company with and visiting
those to whom they are entirely marcep.
ubie One of the methods which they
make use Of 10 'intrude themselves into
good company, is, To blockade the doors
OF our church, aud iftbcy are but slightly
acquainted with "A lady, or rather woman,
or'i they know their name it is sAllicent, ]
they with unblushing impudencc accompa,
ny hcr home, not 50 much from respect or
Pollteness, for ofthat they arc incapable as
THAT they may boast among their compan-
IONS OF the honor ofattending her. have
not untrequently head an assuming fop of
thls description enumerating the families of
distinction Though few they aFel TO which
he had been admitted during a short space
ofume while al the same time he knew, or
oeSht TO have known, that it was to their
superior poi'teness and good breeding tha.
ne was indebted for even a civil reception.
what renders this bareiaccd impcrtinence
IT Posslble) still more disagrceabie and
Disgusting 10 the fair sex, rs that they can
not III pubic rid themselves Of an insolent
Top with that ease and proprcty which a
gentleman cas. II any thing would Justify
anger ~ lady, itwo'id certainly be,
10 be SO restef'd with popiniay."
The trtling mpertinence of these char
acters Is not entirely confined to their im-
tatmg the actions Of monkey, but they
endea'or with tolerable success too to ri
val the ioquacity of a parrot. In fact the
gossipplne gentry are gifted with such an
astonishing aow OF pretty phrases" and
suehar aPidity sfutterance, when CONVEX
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-21

sing or the nosf trivial aud ridiculous sub
lecis, lilat Il IS almost impossible for PLAN,
unsupbisiieated man III sense 10 compre-
bend hundrrdth of their purrile, unmean-
Ing nonsense, however ineligible aud IN
tcresliug il may be to tile sillicT part Of
the Eir descendants of I've. Social inter
course, aud mutual exchange OF IDEAS, IS,
perhaps, one sf the most refined pleasures
OF human life. IL alleyIates the many mi
series incident IL 2he lot of humanity, aud
gives a three fold value Ia The blessings We
eniuy. But cftn tlic suelal circle lbses its
charms, when unadoraed by the fl, ori:e
far-to tirm we are indebted for tn
sweet, the pleasing rapture WI ,ujoy Wien
We assemble for the purpsse OF innocent
recreation and amusement. From them
we expect sweet repast of rational con-
yersali0n, tiucturcd with reason aud con-
sistcncy. But when we see these praiing
coxcolnbs monopollsing The time aud con-
yersation in chlt-chat which w0uld dis
grace the nursery, and which must disgust
even an ignoranus, IT requires all the good
breeding of Chesterfield, all tue phioso-
ply of II christian, To RESTRAIN our indigna-
lion and contempt within the bounds of
p0lleucss. Tint the young men 10 whom
these few observations are applicable, may
take the hint and learn modesty, for the
want Of which nothing can atone, aud with
out which even beauty IS ungrateiul, and
wit detcstablc, is the sincere wish of
TAGITUS.
Concord, Ftbrudty ii, 1898.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-21

Drcoy, Store Ship II. com. l.. kearny
Grey Hound. mast. com. John Porter.
JaekaH, II. com. Z. II. <rptens.
Tor. II. com. WIN. II. Cooke.
Uiti Cat, Il. com. Charles ". Skinner.
Beagie, II. com. J. T. Newton.
Ftrrtl, II. com. Saml. Henley.
IerriCr, II. com. 1T. II. Rose.
UeGsle, IT, ceia. Bey. kennon.
Cuttrrs-.Hinge, .Husquito, Sand Fly,
GoLley .Nigpsr . Gaat.
-Four of the small schrs. dropped down
from the Navy Yard on Thursday last, and
anchored near the Flag Ship, of fort
Nelson yesterday morning, they we're
ioiaed by the other four schoonefs, aud IN
the afternoon the Shark aud the store ship
peeoy, were lowed down from The yard,
by the steam galliot Sea Guit, aud all an-
cbored near the Peacock. They form
quite an imposing spectacle, and to-day or
Tomorrow, we shall have the pleasure TO
see them all spread their white canvass to
the breeze and depart for the pirate
coast Our best wishes 20 with them.
The steam galliot is much impro we'd in
appearance, and performed the duty OF
towing down the snip and schooner in a
tyle and with velocity that augured well
Of her adaptation to that purpose in the
eXpenition.
The schooners mount one long gun on a
pivot aud two canouadcs each, anu il is be-
lle'ed, will not, in point oil sailing, dishon-
ar the pames by which they have been de-
signated. beacon.