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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

domicils, their wives and their davg Oh
tiers, on this name jackson when he
contended against the Paekenham. lie
preserved them, restored them, he tn
amphed, and they were enriched $50
goes the ~orIdn The jackson was
Withdrawn from the contest. The Clay
and the Crawford bounded across the
father OF waters, and commended TOR
supremacy in the state of Mississippi and
there the Crawford renewed his sway
The little state of Alabama was the last
point of the compass which was boxed;
and in gallant and triumphant style the
Crawford passed the winning pest; and
thus terminated the race for dominion.
The Judges awarded the prize to the
Crawford, and in all due form he was
installed president ofthe United States.
Strange some will say the a horse
should reign over intelligent beings. -
Reader, rather rejoice that it is not our
fate to be governed by an ass. tits the
lot Of hundreds Of nations to be ruled
by the latter. History abounds in in
stances. Horses too have had some
share in governing, if the chronicles are
faithful. That furious mailman Cali
gula, made his horse, incitatus, the
member Of "a college, and it is added that
he was The most worthy member of
that institution. He also created him
high priest, and It is moi shown that he
was less devout then his followers. Incl
tatus, through his masters favor, also,
rose TO the rank of consul, and we see
nothing in history of that tyranny and
rapacity which marked the adminlstra-
zion OF other Roman governors.
O'hELLY.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

Aisms. FIe boited at the sight of the
star-spmglcd banner, which hoated
s9ike stream long and gay" trium-
phantlv on the ramparts OF fort .M'Hen-
IN. In Virginia though held hard IN hand,
the Crawford ran far ahead. Ills an
tagonst could scarcely keep WITHIN
sight of him. lie seemed to be waited
on the wings of the wind
9---and as he few
left all the world behind"
At Richmond the Adams again few
tbe track. such was his horror at the
0Pyospeci before us."-Pursulng his UNI
checked career, the Crawford rushed
triumphant across the state of North
Carolina. On entering the borders OF
South Carolina the progress Of Craw-
ford was marked with less velocity, for
he was speedily oyerhauled by the Cal
boun. Butt he did not talnely yield to
the latter. for warm disposition ensu-
cd, which attracted the curiosity, oil one
Mr.. Senator Smith TO such degree
that in attempting TO cross The path OF
Calhoun. he was shocldngly trampied
upon.-Since the occurrence, he has
,sDoken ,ro or tire. .imes to tie people,
hut il IS beloved such is the nature OF
his bruises, that he will never entirely
rccover from their effects. The Cal
houn preeaiied in South Carolina ; bit
last as be had placed himself in jump
inc position TO leap across the Savannah
river into the slate Of Georgia, one
Cumming, noted shooter in that quar-
ter, who had been taking sly squat
tiar position on the Georgia Bank, fired
huge blunderbuss, charged up to the
muzzle with Colong aOater, direct into
his face. which being neither covered
with silk or oak bark, was not impervi-
Gus to Tie touch of this sensitive toad or
the assailant, and the consequence was,
that the Calhoun twisted, wheeled and
fell to run 70 more.
Over the sands of Georgia the Craw-
ford bounded with the swiftness OF an
Antelope, and as he passed through
-.M,trnsia. zea!ot fired at him a squlh,
charged with federalism, but}f the con-
tents scratched him, the wound was m
stantly heald by one DR.. Abbot, noted
terrier. To reach the state of Iennes-
see the Indian territory had to be arous-
ed and the white men who had settled
there purely however to teach the a
borisines the art of cultivation by means
Of the princess of matrimony, greeted
him with the yells of victory. The par
ties militant next struck the soil OF
Tennessee, and then it was that the Jack
son flew
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10
.---like an arrow
Shot by an archer strong"

lie rushed with the impetuosity of a
mountain torrent the Clay next, then
the Adams-the Crawford falling far
INFO the rear, overcome with the efforts
no had made in the southern states. But
the Jacksons triumph was but short liv-
ed. He yielded the van, as the last
shouts of the Tennessee volunteers
died in his ears, as they entered the
borders of Kentucky. The Clay, who
had heretofore leisured in the rear,
save a spur or two which he made in
New York and Pennsylvania, seemed as
fresh as when he started, such was the
ease with which he passed every thing
in Kentucky. He penetrated ONO, stilI
distancing bis rivals. The rider OF the
Adams saw that the day was against him
and that, as speed and bottom had fail
ed him, he must resort to skill
He had thrown out his "Uaipersal Yam
lee Vatioun banner and adroitly display
ed it to the people as be rushed alongi
but to no purpose; the charm was gone
Indiana was another theatre OF triumph
of CLAW; but when the state OF Illinois
appeared to their view, the Crawford,
somewhat re-hushed, essayed to pass
bv him, and make splendid run, not
withstanding an i'll natured COOK threw
at him mangled carcass cooked aelth
his o,ca hands, as terrible raw head
and bloody bones, to alright him. In
Mississippi the contest was interesting
for n while the Crawford nearing the
CLAY up to the shoulders.
In this state was seen the last OF the
Adams. A cruel master was IN the very
act of scourging his nakad manacled
slave. on the margin of the tract just
at the moment when the Adams passed
aloneF A scene so shocking to the feel
ings ofthis sensitive horse, so ingntlul
to his vision. oyercame him, and he
snorted. reared and bounded across a
certain degree Of north latitude, beyond
which the cries of the bondman are ne
yer to be heard, and sought an exclu-
sion from deeds so revolving to his ma
ture carrying with him bis rider The Ma
zeppa of Modern times. 4 down the
state of Louisiana the Clay ledthe way;
but when the plains OF Orleans burst
upon the sight Of the jackson, the re-
collection oitmes gone by impeAed him
to an exercise of his mighties Efforts
He was1ust in the act of passing the
Clay, and ,wAcashe thought ''his fortunes
were ripening fast,' he suddenly found
his career checked by barriers, formed
OF a kind of timber called the 'habeas
corpus suspended" extending athwart
his path, and reared by a crowd Of little
noisy chattering Frenchmen. Amaze
anent possessed him. "You too Brutus;"
exclaimed his riders The noble animal
stopped-his energies reiaXed-the r.
der dropped his rein and uttered -
GRATITUDE 1t was a shameful
act. The people of Louisiana had ven
1urel THEN LANDS and houses their do
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10
DEPARTURE OF MIR. CANNING.

" dSh'nSt0n, June 81.
Mr.. Strawford Canning, the Minister
OF Great-Britain, accompanied by Mr..
Foley Wilmot, late Secretary of the
British Legation, departed from WASH
lngton on Wednesday, for New-Fork,
where they will embark for England.
Mr. Canning took formal leave of the
President on the 18th inst and since
he has leftthis city probably not to re-
turn, we may say of him, without impro-
priety, and we believe, with perfect
truth, that during his residence here, he.
has by the plain simplicity Of his man
ners, his urbanity, and his hospitality;
acquired the respect and esteem not on
" of the resident inhabitants o. this city,
but of all our citizens whose public du-
ties or private pursuits have occasional
ly brought them to this metropolis.
hteiiScncer
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10
O'hELLY.
ANOTHER CHALLENGE!


Genflemen--l have been and still
am Of opinion that yonr Northern
bred race. horses of the first class are
not superior TO ours of the second or
third order.-and am willing to ven.
ture a small sum upon this opinion,
on the following terms Il will run
a horse for each days race over the
Union Course next Fall, against any
Northern bred horse, for one, two or
three thousand dollars each day, hor
ses to be entered, and in every re
spect to he governed by your rules
that Henry, Bctsey Richards, John
Richards, Childcrs, Sumpter, and
Westinghouse also ECLIPSE on your
side shall be excepted, the selection
shall be made from horses that Gcnl.
Johnson never thought of when en-
gagged iii the great Match Race, and
1T Is rational to suppose that the
sum bctted would induce him to re
collect every trump in his hand. |
propose this mcih3d, as L have seen
yonr indisposltion to match fora large
sum by your non acceptance of the
late challenge. As l first commcn-
ced the rivalship, am willing to keep
it up, believing it to be the best plan
(and / might add the only r,e;hod) to
improve and keep alive our stock Of
race horses; andtoo, from my acquain-
lance with the Sports,nen of the Union
Course, | can meet them, beat them,
or be beaten, and still be friends. Il
the proposition meet your approba-
| ton, please to answer me--or change
it in any way you think proper, that
shall be equitable, liberal and convc-
nlent. Be good enough to name the
sum, and in what manner the forfeit
shall be secured. | will also run a
three years old (untried) Colt, against
any Northern bred three years old,
two mile heats, for 1900, 1000, or
$500, half forfeit, to be named at
the starting post. / wishto meet the
Northern Sportsmen again, and ii
cannot be expected that I, or any O.
Their Sportsman can travel horses 500
miles for small purses, not winning E.
nough to delray expenses, if success
tul for that reason offer the addi
tIonal sum to be raised by betting -
30 that should you at any time feel
disposed to meet me On the Virginia
Courses, pledge myself that you
shall be accommodated with bets to
that amount, as / know you cannot
afford to travel the distance tor cur
purses only, Notwithstanding they are
nearly as large as yours, and the diff.
lerent Courses TO run over. A pledge
IN any Newspaper on your part to
comply with the proposition here
made, will be satisfactory to me-you
can name in what way you wish nc
bound
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10
From the Winchester Gazette.

Mr. Heiskell- Bv the history ofthc
world it will be found that, next to the
ambition of Kings, and the pride of
Conquerors, mercantile cupidity has
been the most prolific source of misery
to mankind. 1t has cnslaved nations,
embroiled States and Kingdoms, and
produced wars, devastation, and car,
mage, to gain monopoly or obtain
the preference in buying and selling
certain articles, And even in these
u. S.where our republican institutions
have taught, & do continually each, { lie
salutary doctrine OF restraining the
selfish passions cfindividuals or small
minoritcs in subservience to the grea,
ter good of the whole, it no doubt has
had a pernicious influence in tue affairs
of our country. But such an unchas-
tened exercise of this principle, and
such an open avowal OF its balelul
influence, is not perhaps to be met
with often, as was made by the City
of Baltimore during the last session
ofthe Legislature Of Maryland, with
regard to the Potomac canal, in which
it was distinctly admitted a principle,
that, if the prosperity of neighbor-
ing section of country, or neigh
boring city, TO the amount, we will
say of one thousand or ten thousand
dollars, could be gained by The loss of
one dollar tothc city of Baltimore, that
lit would sacrifice that one thousand or
ten thousand of its ncighbors to gain
or to save that one Of its own. Nav;
that it would prevent the prosperity of
neighboring city Or section of country
if it could-although that prosperity
should not cost the city of Baltimore
one cent, or do it any other injury, ex.
cept what was to be feared from rival
wealth. The measure of the prosper
ty which was to be prevented on the
one hand, and of the loss on the other,
is only supposed, but it is sufficiently
near the truthto illustrate the principle
by which that city protested to be
governed.
A recent or subsequent transaction
goes more fully to show the excess of
this illiberal and monopolizing spirit.
which prevails in Baltimore. The
banks of that place, which are under
the control and direction of the mcr
camille interest, have lately entered
into an agreement and combination to
receive the paper or notes of the
Banks of the Valley in Virginia at par,
for the express purpose Of withdraw
ing those notes from circulation, that
they may drain the specie from the
vaults ofthese Banks, under the pleas
,ng, hut tits to hoped, fallacious al !
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10
TMH 9AABTpGa
MARTINSBURG, July 10, 1928.

The National Intelligencer confirms
the statement that appeared in the Ga
zette of last week, copied from the Phil
adelphia Franklin Gazette, of the APP
pointment of Mr.. Mclean as Postmas-
ter General, and of Mr.. Graham as
Commissioner Of the General Land Of
fee, both gentlemen were qualified and
entered upon their duties the 1st inst.
On Saturday evening last, during the
gust, a black woman was struck by
lightning, whilst setting in the kitchen OF
Mrs. Soister near the Falling-Waters,
and instantly killed. No damage was
done TO the building
The canyassing for the governors
chair, TO be filed on the I'd Tuesday
of October next, in Pennsylvania, is
carried on between the friends of John
Andrew Shulzc and Andrew Gregg
with great deal of warmth and ANNA
ton. They are both democrats, one a
patent" the other an old school. The
former was nominated by a CAUCUS
held at Harrisburg last winter, during
the session Of the Legislature the lat
ter by contention OF delegates appoin-
ted from the different parts of the state
that met in Lewistown on the I'd Thurs
day in Nay last. Meetings have been
held in different parts of the stale, by
the friends Of each candidate. We have
every reason to believe, Judging from
the general impression, and best infor-
nation On the subject, that And' ew
Gregg will be elected; because John
Andrew Shulze is not the regularly nom
mated candidate. In the year 9ls, the
citizens Of Pennsylvania, entered into a
compact, for the purpose ofmeeting al
Lewistown every three years, on the
Cd Thursday in May, for the purpose
Of nominating and appointing a candi-
date, to be voted for as governor. This
compact the caucus at Harrisburg las
winter violated At the caucus there
were three principle candidates, to wit
George BRYAN, John Andrew ShulZe
and Samuel d. Ingham--After three
unsuccessful ballotings, in which Bry-
an had majoritoryoyereach candidate.
each ballot, the meeting was adjourned
over to the next day, when, after 2
nights Juggling, inghan was Withdrawn
from the nomination., and John Andrew
Shul2e obtained a majority over Bry-
an-Bryan's friends have taken sde'
with those of Andrew Gregg, and little
or no doubt remains of the election o.
Gregg.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10
1 am, very respectfully.
JAMES J. HARRISON.
Petersburg, Ia. June q.

AN ENGLISH BULL.-A Burial
Society has lately been formed in enc
county of Lancaster. The first print
ed article of their regulations, com
mences with preamble thus: "Where.
as, many persons find it very difficult
10 bury Themselves" &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

FRANKroRT, (KY.) JUNE 4.-On Mon
lay last, 100000 of Commonw ealth's
paper, was committed to the flames. in
obedience to the act of the last Gene
raj acknowledgement cost about $50.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

A col!ectorin South Carolina, while
gong to Columbia to make his re-
turns was robbed in sight ofthe town,
but on the'oiher side of the river, by
two white men, of70OO dollars.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

A paragraph circulating in most
lot the newspapers throughout the
Union, purporting to be an extract of
alettcr from Washington, and import.
ing that the Russian Imperial Ukasc
OF 4 Is Of September, 1921, had been
revoked. This statement is not cor
rect. We understand that, at the pro
posal of his Imperial Maicsty's 60
vernment, recently made, the Minis
ter of the United States at st. Peters
burg will be furnished with powers
and instructions TO confer with the
Russians Cabinet for the adjustment.
TO the satisfaction of all parties, ftheir
conflicting claims in relation to the
Northwest coast of America and
from the well known moderation and
regard to justice of the Emperor A.
ieXander, no less than from the friend.
ly dispositions toward the United
States, so long and so constantly
manifested by him, there is reason to
expect that this adjustment will be ac.
complished in manner satisfactory
to him, and, at the same time, con-
slstent with all the rights of this ma
ton. In the mean time, it is believed
that the commanders of the Russian
armed vessels upon that coast have
received orders, which will obviate
any further immediate collision viii
he commerce and navigation ofthe u
;. in the Pacific Occan.-Nat. LtI
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

On Saturday evening last, during the
gust, a black woman was struck by
lightning, whilst setting in the kitchen o.
Mrs. Soister near the Falling-Waters
and instantly killed. No damage was
done 10 the building
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-10

The abolition of imprisonment for
debt will be perhaps the most impor-
tant subject presented to Congress at
the next session 1t is to be hopcd
the Members will come prepared TO
act upon it, as well by the instructions
OF ihelr constituents, as by their own
reflections.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
THIS DAY.

0N TUESDAY, at 10 O'Clock, will be
~ sold at the auction Office, Tor the
benefit of the underwriters,
50 Pieces Fancy Prints,
damaged on board the ship Pioneer, cap
tain Crabtree, from Liverpool.
ALSO,
Sugar in bbls, soap in boxes
Mould candles il boxes, dipped do in do
Sup. Pert wine, vinegar, brandy ~
KUN, crockery, furniture OF every de-
scription.
ALSO, positive " without reserve, to
close sales. 10 cases mems fine imitation
beaver hats. ALSO,
Knives s. forks, common, DO. superior,
saws, &c.
Vii be added TO ai, days sale, by order
of The trustees,
iron chest. belonging 70 the late Mer-
chants Bank.
NAV 8 S. A. MARSTELLER, suc
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13

|. Congress having recognised and ap.
pproyed the procs cslings and acts OF Casa
.Mata, the causes of my retaining iol ce,
in The vicinity OF the capital, have ceass6
to exist; and as my only view was 10 sus-
tain and protect that body; the division
heretofore existing on my account. IS
therefore at an end.
] accepted the crown with great re
!uciance, and only acquiesced through
desire to serve my country. But. from the
moment perceived that, TO retain it,
would serve as an excuse or pretexi tor an
intestine war, | determined 10 abdicate it.
did not conclude This course before, he.
cause there was not body 10 represent
the nation generally recognized; and |
considered that any step taken by me, un-
less there was. would hsv. been both use>
less and injurious to The country-there
now exists one, and ] accordingly sbss.
lu,ely abdicate.
5 MY presence in this couatry would
always be Pretext for disturbances and
projects, OF which have never thought,
u 'ght he attributed to me. In order,
In, eiore, TO avoid the most remote suspi-
ci0T :, J will leave this country and direct
my steps tC foreign ore
4. Ten OF fifteen days will be sufficient
TO regulate WY domestic affairs, and lake
the necessary measures to conduct any IA
mily and myself away.
s. ] will only request of Congress to pay
from the national funds, those debts which
! have contracted with soue particular
friends, which are not OF great cOnsidefa-
ton. although Congress left it to my OPP
ton TO make use of such funds as thought
proper; but ] could not appropriate funds
10 my private use VIII en- the necessities OF
the army and other public tunctionsries
reached my heart.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
Public naIe.

nN TUESDAY the Goth Of May next,
~ will positively be sol1. q The resi-
dence of the late Iscoh I'cInemSn, decd,
VARIETY OF
Household ana Kitchen Iurni'nre.
consisting of beds. bedsieads, side boards,
tables, chairs, carpets, end one eight day
clock also. one first rate mich COW
Also, a variety of silver spoons, soup la.
dies, cream-pots, &c. &c
THOMAS JACOBS. Exfc'r.
Ne The aforementioned sale twill
take place at 10 O'Clock, A NJ hen The
articles therein named will PostttOeiy be
sold TO the highest bidder
gyyE lie above sale is post
ponce to Thursday, 29d INST
t. J. executor.
may 10 -... .--.. IS
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
Twenty Dollars Reward,
NTlLL be given for experimenting
w HUGHEY MCGEE,

who took from me horse in Georgetown,
d. c. TO deliver him in Middletown, Md.
Suspicious having rested upon him in con.
sequence OF bis selling his own horse, and
using exerlions TO sell that OF mine The
horse Us OF light serreI, and white name,
the tail long and darker, star in the fore
head some white teet, scant 10 hands
high. natural lrctter. The above reward
will be given for securing the horse so that
pet him again, at McCsDiss's tavern.
(rrThe National lnteligencer, and
Baltimore Federal Gazette, will publish
the above three times, md send their &C.
counts TO EDWARD S. Boz ELER.
Georgetown, ID. c.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
From the Point Garden

VIZ ILL be sold, vegetables and roots
w OF the best class, and seeds Part'c"-
larry collected from the most noted piac es
in Europe. Specimens have been seer
a, our market, and pronounced 10 be Inc
best and earliest ever seen. 1o.morfo"
morning, will be displayed tor sale, a! d NE
market, perhaps the best EARLY Ca6'
BAGE ever seen.
N,B. Families can be served at their
own houses, al any time of The day from
nv house, on Royal street, opposite Mrs.
Sherrons. kohEhi ohhl.
NAV l3 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
Public Sale.

On THURSDAY, 18Th Of Nay, atI9 o'cpk,
as.. Will be so Id at the Reading
Hnt Room, the dwelling house a: o a
ME- lots OF land, on 81 IMP HILL,
49,. lately occupied by the laIe slr K.
G. Norton the whole containing about
9lt acres, well inclosed fbe situation Is
high & healthy, with fine view oil thu I'ver
and town, from which it, is distant 2 mile:
The garden is well situated, aud has ma
ny valuable vines, shrubs, fruit trees, and
good asparagus beds The house TWO sto-
ries high, OF brick, with every necessary
out house, with pump connected with q.
dairy at the door The lots will be sold
altogether or separately TO suit purcbs-
sers, and reasonable time for payment
will be given upon the purchase mnrey
being well secured with interest from the,
day of sale. A plan OF the land may be
seen al the auction room
ALSO,
A likely negro boy without reserve,
sold for 10 fault, by order o! the tru. ees.
may l3 s. A MAES1 ELLER, auc..
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
HAYTI.

John Dodge, esq. who came passenger
in the Victory, informs, that every thing
was perfectly tranquil in Hsyti; that the
cultivation OF the soil was we'll attended
to, and promised an abundant crop Of col
fee; and that the proclamation Of presl-
dent Boyer, by which all trade with any
parts OF the world, excepting Europe and
he United States, will have a good effect
in increasing its already extensive trade
with the United States Boston Pat.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
Pnineas Janney

HAS just received and offers Tor sale,
L. Malaga wine in quarter casks
Sweet oil. in boxes ct dog bottles
Loaf sugar, refined in Philadelphia
Sperm candles, Ro1msn's brand
And few bales of cotton
NAV I3 st