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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-11-21
THOMSON.

In ms STATE, the public opinion has. hihrr-
to, nuctuattd between Mr.. Crawford and Dir
Adams for IA To the other candidates, what
ever may he their merits, they never have
been considered here as the candidates Some
time since il is probable that minority nf
our citizens had got an impression that on the
whole, John Quincy Adams would ultimate
iy be the man. This was mere impression
owing probably more to bis being ofour neigh
borhood, thaa to any other distinct 0r defina-
bile ground of preference, as the question had
undergone no discussion. Ii seems now very
evident that this first impression is greatly
changed and is still rapidly changing, and
that, probably, at this moment, the opinion of
the majority Is IN favor Of Mr.. Crawford
The cause of this change of opinion, or ra-
ther ofpreference is, that as the subject he
comes one Of Investigation and inquiry, the
people become convinced that Mr.. Adams is
STILL IN theory, in opinion, E.dsralist.
Ihfddleto'cn (Con.) Sentinel.
Extract from a Letter written by Gentle
man at Rio de Ianeiro, To his Friend in this
city, dated Rio de Janeiro, Sept 0: "The on
~ occurrences in politics, of any interest, are
the report of constitution by the committee
of the Cortez, 10 whom that Interesting sub
Iect was referred, and an arrival Of AN agent
from the king Of Portugal, with dispatches
for II. X. Hishness the {" Prace of Brazil, y
with whom, however, the government haye
decided on not holding any communication,
Ms le is not prepared tO recognize The indie
pendeDce of Brazil and the Emperor's title -
the despatch vessel is allowed to take relrrsb-
ments and ordered to depart.
"The Projecto de Conslitucao" will nm
nediately come under discussion in the Cor
tez +; il is said to be liberal, establishing trial
by jury, inYiOIabiIity of persons and property
federation Of religious principles and freedom
of the press in fact, the British Consultation
appears 10 have been taken as guide to thr
reporters--it san important point gained Ia
the natlOp at large, and though il should want
! liberailty 10 some of its articles, aud as the
press is unshackled, and many writers al
Judgment and abilities have stepped forth ia
examine the conduct of the ministry and en-
tighten the people on morality, as well as poll.
tics,lt may reasonably be hoped that the welfare
Of mother important portion ofthe Globe will
be promoted, by the establishment ola Co.
vernment ofI.aws emsBating from the PEG
pie at large, aud whose influencean1 example
| will tend TO hasten the diffusion Of the princi
Piles Of rational government and civil liberty
A Declaration Of Independence is now undo
debate in the COgtez, and said to have claim,
TO high merit" philadelphia ~. .qdr.
NoEFGLK, November t2.-Cummolor
| Porter Ieit here ON Monday morning il
the steam boat Potomac, for Washington, hav
/ ing left orders Tor the vessels of his squadron
To- follow him with all possible speed. Accord
ingly, the U. $. corvette John Adams, Lieu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-11-21

EHE susci ibers empowered by pre- .drni aud
directors OF she James River Company receive prn
pos Tor part OF the Looms authorized be procured by
Them by an act OF the General Assembly passed 24
day nj February 1923, entitled An akn. more ec-
u"i provision To carry into effect the entitled act
3aend me act entitled act for clearing and improving
the navigation OF James river and taste,
anu Western waters 10y the James aud Kanaha rivers
aud for nther purposes"
an monies loaned in pursuance Of said act must he
paid iho the treasury i the 2d AUDITOR
upon the pay men of each loaned Treasurer oj
fhe Como"sD am rUU crtif1ts of stock for "a,
amount fhersp PTporing that tAe Commonwealth
]h lender hs executors sc. the loaned together iii
,he interest aeeeed onat the interest shall he scmnu
nuaiiN pa'-iiat The principal irredermnhIr for
twehy years and afterwards TO be redeemed pleas
nre OF the Legislature
JERMAN BAKER, Treasurer.
sept o. 36-n y. BROWN, Jr. Au,litur
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-11-21
FOR T.JVERPOOT-

FIIHE regular Packet Ship HANNIBAL, John Lowe mas.
IL ter She win sail on the December For freiebt
or passage having elegant recommendations apply TO
October 81 5I-tID ROC EKS & HAHUISON
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

y
| Who can read his life without feeling
a sincere desire to initiate his example :
/ Or where is the youth who would not
glory in the idea of being equal to a
| WASHINGTON or FRANKLIN In
point of talents and worth, Would TO.
the mind find supreme pleasure in pur-
SUNG these men through every stage Of
their liyes' To know by what grada-
tons they arrived at the summit of glo-
ry, and procured for themselves an i'm
mortal fame' Can the illiterate do this?
No.
A knowledge Of history and biography
may be promotivs of virtuous princi-
pies; and hence we. have very urgent
inducements to devote suitable por-
ton Of our time to the meditation OF
these two branches; but they not only
effect the establishment ofvirtuous prin-
ciples, and render stable our moral
character, but enhance us in the esti-
nation of others Formed for society.
whatever will make us agrees..e and
respectable in it, must be deserving our
attainment. Those branches of knowl-
edge of which | am speaking afford a
wide range for colloauial enjoyment
Here the mind may dwell without be-
ing tatigued; it realizes new Joys in |
every revision; sweet flowers spring
up in places which, at the first glance,
seemed barren and destitute of the least |
shade Of. vepdure. We must lay in a |
store of ideas, which we can disclose to |
our. companions at pleasure; and by |
thus contributing to their entertainment
we shall acquire their esteem and affec- |
ton; and at the same time,, the sphere
of our own pleasure will be enlarged.
But are we restricted in our research
es to these two branches. Must we
stop heres must our. proud waves be
stayed by such confined bordersf no,
let them flow on, forseoth, almost to
ad iafnitum. The circle of science in
cludes an immense space. Though we
may fancy sometimes we take o retro
spective view that, as we have already |
sailed such long distance, the end Of |
our voyage cannot be very remote; yet |
if we look forward we observe "destin- |
ed prospects of endless science rise."--
To enter into detail on each art end
science for the purpose of ewncing their |
utility to men, would increase the bulk
ofmy Essays to an enormous size, To
obviate this evil, shall make only few
more remarks on the excellency of in
struction to each individual member Of
society, as being promotive of his hap
piness and responsibility.
JUVENIS.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
an English Grammar School.

ME subscriber respectfully informs
n the citizens of Martinsburg and its
vicinity, that he opened his school OH
the 28th ultimo. his course Of instruc-
ton includes photography, Reading,
Penmanship, Arithmetic, English Gram
mar, Geography with the use Of the
Maps, and Globes, and Surveying
From the success which has hitherto at
tended his labours in the vineyard Of
I. truction, he fiatters himself that he
snall continue to deserve and receive a
due portion of the public patronage. Of
the competency Of his qualifications he
has the most unexceptionabIe evidence |;
and 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 +. JAMES.
MartinsDur& May l5.-sG
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
Fair Warning.

THE subscriber having sustained
l. serious injury from persons tres
passing On his premises, takes this me-
thod Of warning them against like con-
duct in future, as he is determined to
put the lavin force against all persons
who may be caught fishing. fowling, or
trespassing in any manner after this
date upon his lands on Opeckon.
|, 49,. -. JOHN BuRNss
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
GENERAL MEETING of the

A GENERAL MEETING of the
IA Overseers of the Poor of the Coun-
ty of Berkeley, will be held on the first
Monday in next month Juae) in Mar
tinsburg,. in the said County, fat their
usual place Of. mcetingl-all the Mem
bers and ether pesons concerned are de
sired to attend. The collectors OF the
poor Rates for 1922 are desired to res
turn the lists of their delinquents for
lS22-By Order of the President,
SEAMANS GERHARD, Crk.
May %.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

|, At the desolate island of Ascension, in
the Atlantic, between Africa and Brazil,
there is peculiar crevice in a large
rock, termed The Sailors Post Office,
in which the crews of vessels passing to
India or returning, leave such letters as
they wish to send back, and which are
punctually taken to their destination by
the next ship that passes in contrary
direction. 49, ~
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

thought that tbs mighty mass Of wood
may be removed, or easily avoided, by
a canal. This river, with the exception
OF The raj" Is navigable for steamboats,
or keel boats, nearly The whole Of its
length, for six months in a year. 1t has
several great tributaries, which are ma
vigable. The bottoms on the Red river
are exceedingly rich-there are several
prairies, some of which are already pref
ty well settled; wheat, corn, tobacco,
and cotton, are successfully cultivated.
In the lower parts of the territory, there
are very few good springs, but whole
SOME wafer may De had by digging 80 or
40 feet. There are valuable lead and
iron mines, and some Of copper. Salt
water, or springs, are every where met
with, and there are several medicinal
springs, especially the "Hot Springs
on the waters of the Ouachita, which are
40 to so in number, and issue out hill.
Niles Register.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
CORN.

r WILL sell few. Hundred Bushels
i more of CORN, or exchange it for
Wheat, to be delivered after Harvest
JAS. S. LANE.
Shepherds. Town, May %.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
Martinsburg, May 81.

!: A person speaking of another who
died in consequence ofhis intemperance,
said he burnt his insides out with rum
A Frenchman having occasion to relate
the fact, and wishing to preserve the
same phraseology, said, "Rum burnt
him ,erong side out,oards"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

DIED, on Friday night last Mr.
John Comegys, respectable farmer OF
this county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
M A SONIC;

TINE ceremony Of laying the Founda-
i ton Stone of the new Masonic Hall,
in Chambersburg, will be performed by
the Brethren Of George Washington
Lodge No. l43, on Tuesday, the Gath
of June next (St. Johns Day, at 10 OF
clock, A. M. at.which the Grand OIL
GERS. Chapters and subordinate Lodges
of this state, .neighboring Lodges in the
adjoining states, and all Brethren in
regular. standings not members of any
Lodge, are cordially invited to attend.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
Carriage making!

-. lie SuDSCTlDer res
$3.50 pectfully informs tn.
3 citizens of Martins
burg, its vicinity, and
Che public in general, that.he has COM
menced the COACH MAKING BUSI-
NESS IN its various branches. His shop
is adjoining the large White House, next
door to Mr.. Peter w. Kerney's tavern
where he win be able to supply all those
who may wish to purchase
CIryaits or Gigs,
at the shortest notice, and on cheap and
accommodating terms. Old work re-
paired at moderate prices. He deems il
unnecessary 20 recommend his work OF
materials; all are invited to call and ex+
anime for themselves; and assures2the
public that he is determined to do all in
his power to please.
~, JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg, May 90.
N b. An APPRENTICE will be Ia
ken TO learn the above business None
need apply, unless they can come well
recommended; one from the country
would be preferred J.O'F.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

.Nis,c- York, Nay 21.-Strong doubts
have been entertained, all along, until
within a few days, whether the great
match between Eclipse against "any
horse that could be produced on a given
day." would take place or whether the
forfeit money, SIS, ooo,) would be aban-
doned, and there the business would end
But it is now announced in the circle OF
the knowing ones, that the race will po-
sitively be run. The number of horses
assembled in the vicinity of the race
course, who are to contend for the diff
ferent purses, amount TO upwards OF
twenty. Expectation is agog.
Erening Post
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

For few days past, says Bufaloe.
n. j. paper, our warves and taverns
have been literally thronged with people
emigratingto Michigan territory, near
y all of whom appear to belong to the
most valuable class of settlers, practical
farmers, of moderate capitals and good
habits.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

fiifle Rock, (.3rk.) .n1rcA a5.-we
learn by person who left Arkansas "a
bout ten or twelve days ago, that Mr.
Horace p. Hyde, who has been engag-
ed in carrying the mail between Arkan-
sas and the Chickasaw Bluffs, since the
establishment of that route, is supposed
to be drowned He left the mouth of
White river about, three or, four weeks
since, with the mail, in a canoe, for Ar
kansas, and has not been heard Of since.
The canoe, however, was found the
next day after he started, at the cutoff
between the Arkansas and White. rivers.
The mail, together with Mr. Hyde's
pocket-book, containing about $500 in
money, which had been intrusted to him
to convey to. Arkansas, and some arti-
cles of his wearing appeared, were found
in the canoe, and have all been deliver
ed to the postmaster at Arkansas.
.4rkcnsas Gazette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

JOHN SHRYOCK. g
JAMES WALKER !
JOHNtFLANAGAN, Y $
ANDREW LINDSAY, s
JOHN. FAR MSTRONG, =
MICHAEL BOOST, re
ANDRE W:1COLHOUN, s
HUGH GREENFIELD, !
JOHN STEVENSON, =
GEORGEK. HARPER, y :
May 90.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29
TlIa GAZETTEER
MARTtNsBURG, May %, lsas.

WdR!-Decisi4e information Of the
commencement of hostilities in Europe
has at length been received. A part Of
the French. army have ENTERED
SPAIN, and had summoned St Sebas-
tan to surrender which place resisted,
and some skirmishing had taken place.
SIN few days" says French journal,
sour 90, goo men will be in lire Then
the decisive blow will be struck"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-29

PHiLADELPHIAsMAY 21.-The steam
boat which arrived this morning from
New Castle, brought upwards of one
hundred passengers. About seventy tar
ried at Frenchtown, on account OF the
weather.
FIRE On Thursday night last, "a
bout IL O'Clock, the dwelling house of
Mr.. George Miller, of the east society
of Lyme, Connecticut, was struck with
| lightning. The shock awoke Mr.. Miller;
Fbut the cause of his awalling was at the
time unknown to him. Some time after,
! he supposed he heard hail fall on the
roof, but the noise rapidly increasing,
and sounding like the cracking of fire,
the rose up in his bed, and Immediately
saw the fire under the door,, On OPEN
| ing it he found the upper floor falling IN,
and had barely time to escape out OF the
house, with his wife, taking with them
[the bed on which they had slept, before
the roof fell in. .. There was but one o.
Their person in the house, who also es-
capped, saving her bed. No clothes were
saved but those they slept in.
| PHILADELPHIA, May 2i.-rA conven-
rtion of the Protestant Episcopal Church
lof the United States commenced its ses-
sion yesterday at St. Peters in this city
"A more respectable or venerable assem-
IDLY of bishops and clergymen never per-
|haps sat together in this country The
convention of the Episcopal Church OF
the state of Pennsylvania was held IN
Lancaster last week. :,
| .MURDER.-Ths Norfolk Bcccon
lreceiusd yesterday, states that Mr.. JOHN
lTV. H.a YES, ,cas shot in the uicinity Of
The Great Bridge, near Black, Water, on
Tuesday might last. While eating his
|supper srith his family, gan pas dis
Enlarged at him through the 'cindow, and
Its contents penetrated has breast-he Jell
10 rise no. more.
| MURDERERS CAUGHT.
We learn by the Norfolk Herald, tha,
two negro men have been apprehended
at the Great Bridge, upon strong suspi--
cion of Being the perpetrators OF the
murder of Mr.. William Walker, at tina,
lplace. on the 18th inst and committed
to Norfolk county jail. Anegro woman
believed to have some knowledge Of
hat horrid transaction, has also beer
Icommitted for examination. One OF the
men, upon whom the strongest susplclor
lrests, was a hired servsut in the employ
lment of Mr.. Walker, but had eloped
lweek or two before the murder, in con-
sequence of slight chastisement; hi
apprehension was effected through thu
Iintrepidity and address of MIR. Hugi
IMc 0uillan, of Norfolk, particular
friend of the deceased Mr.. Walker.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21
Dpnte8tir.

The Fourth OF July was celebrated in
a very appropriate and handsome style, at
Quincy, Mass. the residence Of the late
president Adams. About o'clock a
visit from this illustrious individual was
announced. As the venerable patriarch
entered the hall, supported by one of his
grandsons, the whole company rose, and
every heart swelled with gratitude. As
he slowly advanced to the seat assigned
him, on the right of the president of the
day, every eye beamed with love and
generation. MIR. Brooks being called on
for toast, gave the following:
"It has been said the world cannot bear
two Suns, nor Rome two CRsARs but
that Goes not prove but what QUINCY can
bear two PRESIDENTS"
The acclamations Of applause were
loud and reiterated. The president of
the day requested toast from the vener-
able Adams. who gave the following
ssrhe excellent president, governor,
ambassador, and chief justice, JOHN Jazz,
whose name, by accident, was not subscri-
ded on the DECLARATION OF lNDEPEN-
pEscE, as it ought to have been, for he
was one of its ablest and faitbfulest sup>
porters. A splendid star just setting
below the horizon"
1t would be difficult, says the Boston
Patriot, fully to describe the delicate
manner in which this toast was received
and noticed by the company. Instead of
loud acclamations which succeeded the
other toasts, 1t was followed by soft and
interrupted intersections and aspirations.
as if each individual was casting up an
ejaculatory prayer, that the two illustri-
Gus sages might pass the remainder of
their days in tranquility and ease, and
finally be landed on the blissful shores
Of a happy eternity.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21
GUNPOWDER.

We have, within a few days, witnessed
an exhibition of tho comparative strength
OF the various kinds of gunpowder now
In use. The trial was made with ma.
chine graduated for the purpose. The
following is the result: Dupont's SO to
40 Chelmsford, 90. Lady johnson,
(English) % to 26. Southwick or
common powder, 1870 ls. Thus it ap.
pears that Dupont's guDpowder Is $50
per cent stronger than that in common
use We cannot, therefore, agree with
Mr., DegrsBd, that "good aim" is the
dest recommendation Of guDpowder.
Portland Statesman,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21

a negro fellow has been committed to
Jail under very strong suspicious ofbeing
the one who entered the house of Mr..
Smith,on King street,s few nights since;
but it is feared that the evidence will not
be sufficient enough to convict him.
In consequence of the recent robheries,
quota from each of the volunteer
companies, alternately, patrol the streets
in the night. Though it displays a
laudabie spirit in our youth--yet, we
think, She use Of arms should be resorted
to only in cases Of extreme exigency-
they are dangerous weapons to be placed
at the entire discretion Of such Young
men as our volunteer companies are
composed mostly of. Indeed, I'VE believe,
with the Federal Republican of Bslti.
more,where a patrol has also been estab-
]ished, owing to the same causes, that
it will not last long; nor will it re-
lieve US from the evil A well organised
police is the only efficient BODY which
can be organized for protection
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21
AMERICAN CHARACTER.

Mr.. Fendall in his Grafton thus Dor.
trays the American character -
"The American mind, vigorous, acute
and expansive, has already triumphed
when its energies have been exertsd
suitably to the necessities or interests of
an infant state. In mechanical philoso.
ply, nay, in the forum and the senate. it
has often outstrippcd European rivalry /;
and why should il yield in any department
OF literature, when learned men shall be
fosteredby the increasing wealth 6 leisure
OF the community, into separate class 20
"Literary effort is always regulated
by the condition Of a people. While the
capital of talents, like that of industry,
can DC employed more probably than in
production, we shall continue to read
the books of England, as we have hither-
% continued to wear her manufactures |:
But at farther 9ra in the career of our
country, she will assuredly offer a gio.
rious tribute 10 Minerva. Education and
time, must. however, prepare her for
this ministry /; nor should the priesthood
be attempted before tho novitiate shall
have expired. In this great work the
states are now amicable competitors.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21

We are requested to inform travellers
OF taste and literature, that they can find
the luxury ola book in any of the steam
boats, from Providence to New Orleans,
no less that 5000 volumes of the latest
publications, having been furnished them
DO Messrs. Lockwoods of New York. ID.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21

ed: Its members, ingulfed in European
broils, would have become allied or tri.
butary to their enemies; separately, per-
haps, involved with different potcntates,
but all finally the victims of their own
suicidal rashness. WE'LL however, il is
for society that the schemes OF guilty am
bition are often defeated by the infatua,ion
OF their projectors, and that the abilities
are seldom united to the spirit of Cata-
line" 4
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21
CHURCHES.

There are now in I've city of Boston
twenty-eight churches, Veterinarians
9; Calvanistic congregationalists 4; Bap-
lists q Methodists 9; Episcopalians q ;
Universalists 5 :; Roman Catholics Q be.
sides eight societies that have no public
houses of worship.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-21
THE HARTFORD CONVENTION

In the chaste and elegant Grafton pro-
Dounced by Philip K. kcndall, ESQ be-
fore the Washington Society--one ofthe
very fewof purely stamp,which,
it is said, has ever been published by
by that society-=we think the best that
has been delivered in our day--he thus
touches upon the Hartford convention.
"ID these states, Of which the popuIa
lion is sparse, and the territory extensive,
mutual adherence is implicated with their
prosperity With their existence. Too
feeble, when divided, to repel foreign
aggression, orto control tumults at home,
they must defer to far distant time the
bold expedient of divorce. Had an IN
trigue, concocted during the last war,
been coDsummated, this young, vigorous
and hopeful rePabIick would have sever.