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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09
THE
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A WEEKLY miscellaneou~paper, is pub
"A hshed at Harpers-Ferry. Virginia. II is
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matter for the edifcation Of the general reader
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II has already received most hattering patron
age, from various sections OF the United States.
and the publisher is desirous of extending its
circulation. Several of the early numbers (trom
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upon the publisher, and oblge many who wish
TO subscribe, by becoming agents for the work
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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09
United States, Bedford,l
October 21st, 1874

Cctnber ZlSt, 1904
To Henry Lee. Esq. Commsnder ia Chef of the
Army, on its march against the insurgents
in certain western counties in Pennsylvania
Sir-B ing about to return to the
seat of government, | cannot take my
departure, through you, to The army un.
der your command, the very high sense
/ entertain, of the enlighted and patri
otto zeal for the constitution and laws.
which has led them cheerlully to quit
their families and homes, and comforts
of private life, TO undertake, and thus
far to perform long and ftiiguing
march, and to encounter and endure
the hardships Of a military life. Their
conduct heretofore afford a full assur
ance that their perseverance will be
equal to their Zeals and tina, they will
continue TO perform with alacrity,
whatever the foil accomplishment of
the object OF their march shall render
necessary. No citizen Of the United
, States can he in service more ampor
tum 10 their country. 1t is nothing
less than toconsoldate and to preserve
the blessings OF that revolution which
at much expense OF blood and treasure,
constituted us free and happy nation.
Il is to give to the world an illu5trious
example Of the utmost consequence to
the cause OF mankind ! experience
a heartfelt satisfaction, in the conviction
that the conduct of the troops through
out, will be, in every respect, answer
able to the goodness of the cause, and
the magnitude ofthe stake.
There is but one pointupon which /
think it proper to add special recon-
mendation--it is this:-That every
officer and soldier will constantly bear
in mind, that he comes to support the
laws, and that it would be peculiarly
unbecoming in him, TO be IN dng qcay.
the iniractor OF them That the es
sential principles of q free gouern-
ment, confine the province of the mil
itary when called on such occasions,
to these objects
First-To combat and subdue all
who may be inarms against the ma
tional will aud authority.
Secondly-To act and support The
civil magistracy in bringing Of
Tenders lojustice. The dispensation
ofthis justice belongs to the civil mag
istrate; and let it ever be our p' ide and
our glory, to leave the sacred depos-
1T there inviolate.
Convey to my fellow citizens in
arms, my warm acknowledged enis,
for the readiness which they have
heretofore seconded me in the delicate
and momen.ous duty the chief magis
trate OF free people can have to per-
form: and add my most affectionate
wishes for their heal;h, comfort and
success.
Could my further presence with
them, have been necessary, or compat-
ible with civil duty, at period when
the approaching commencement of
session of congress peculiarly urges
me to return TO the seat of government,
it would not have been withheld. In
leaving them, have less to regret, as
l know commit them to an able and
faithful direction, and that this direc.
tion, will be ably and faithfully
seconded hv all.
/ GEO WA CUTNCTOO
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09
THE SCIOTO VALLEY

Perhaps no part ofthe state sf O
hio. or oil the United States, presents
tract of more excellent fertility,
than the immediate valley ofthe Scio
| to, from Columbus to Pikelon. The
alluvial lands on this part of The Sci.
OF are generally from two TO three
miles wide, including both sides ofthe
river These are called first and Sc.
cond bottoms; being alluvial lands
lately formed by the deposite Of the
stream, and which are generally over.
howen in the highest freshets, and
those more ancien.ly formed, and
which are so much elevated above the
lie, ell OF the river as not TO be subject
to inunda,ion. In travelling from Go
! lumbus to Piketon, OH one side of the
ScIoto. and returning on the other,
the traveller may now see 80 600 a.
cres ofcorn growing, which will yield
an averaged of at leas, 20 bushels per
acre, making anaggregale of | 800 600
bushels. The alsipg and harvesting
this corn doe- not cost the farmer ten
cents per bushel The hoe is seldom
used in its cultivation, after planting.
The ground is TILED with the plough.
This tract of country is nearly as well
adapted to the cultivation of wheat as
OF corn, the soil being composed of a
rio sandy loan, intersl ersed with peb
bles, which form an IneXhaustible bed
of manure, and will forever replenish
the exhaustion occasioned by cultiva
ton. A tract oftwo miles iD breadth
on each side Of the river from Colum.
bus down 65 miles, might with ease,
be made to produce one million BUSH
els OF wheat annually, for exportation
Owing, however, to the want of a safe
and steady market for flour, only a
small proportion of the land is now
cultivated in wheat. Extensive tract
OF upland adjoining the Scioto bottoms,
and but little elevated above them,
bear a near resemblance to the allow,
al lands, and can scarcely be destin
guished from them. This is particu
larry the case In Franklin and III cka-
way counties.
| Through the tract of country above
described, passes the line of the con
tcmplated Ohio Canal, on the Mus
kingum and Scioto route, which has
been located during the present sea
son. Passing from the Muskingum to
the Scloto valley. The line crosses the
counties of Licking and Fairfield,
which, in point of fertility, are little
if any inferior to the counties OF Frank
lin and Pickaway If nature ever
formed a country deserving of facilities
Tor conveying to market the surplus
productions of its soil, the interior OF
OF Ohio is surely that country.
uUmsusakesaSxwDoRJSx
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09

DIED, on Friday last, Mr. ANDREW
ROUSH, respectable farmer of this county
on the 3lst ult. DAVID ALLEN, in
FAINT son of Mr. David Shawhan Of this place.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09

James Shannon, charged with the murder Of
Peter Grim, in June last, has been apprehend
ed-he was committed to the Jail OF this place
on Monday night last.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09

built of stone, with one pair of burrs and one
pair OF country stones. The machinery, &c
attached to this mill is in complete order for
the manufacture of -four, &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09
GEO WASHINGTON.

Extract o. q letter from a gentleman of the
highest integrity and talents in S Carolina
"South Carolina, will in no event
throw away her vote; and if il be not
manifest and certain, that GENERAL
JACKSON can be elected by her pre-
bordering vote. then it will most indu
bilahly be given to MIR. Adams.
There is not politician in the State
that doubts with regard TO Mr..
Crawford, he is entirely out Of the
question"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09

Yellow Feuer at Charleston-The
Board of Health for the City of Char
lesion announce, under date of the l9l h
instant. that the yellow fever exists TO
such an extent that they are induced O
advise strangers to withdraw from the
City.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09

pY virtue Of Trust Deed from William s.
- Porterfield to us. for the benefit of Henry
Letevre and George Lefevre, we shall offer for
sale, at public auction, for CASH, ON Saturday
the 10Th day of October next, before the door
of the Globe Tavern in Martinsburg, two
Tracts or parcels Of Land,
in the county of Berkeley, containing two lun-
dred and thirty-eight acres, being the sane
farm and lands that are now occupied by MIR.
William, S. Porterfed.
.4rchiJald Porterfsid,
Philip c. Pendietoa
sept g. IS
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09
Public Notice.

DFRS0NS who made purchases at the sale
J. OF the personal property OF Ann Amber
son, deceased, are informed that their notes
became due some time ago. and If they are not
paid by the LIST of October nett suits must be
brought. as the situation of the estate viii not
admit OF longer indulgence The creditors OF
said estate are pushing the subscriber for pay
ment. which cannot be made unless the debtors
comply with this request
GEORGE KNUPP, .9sa'r.
Sept 3t
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
CHARACTERISTIC TRAITS.
FlLIAL AFFECTION.

CrAxAaEs, uncle Of Cyrus the Great having been
an eyewitness Of the courage, conduct, and many
amiable qualities Of his nephew, was desirous Of
giving signal testimony Of the value he had for his
merit. Cyaxares had no male-iasue, and but one
daughter This favorite princess he offered in mar
rage to Cyrus, with an assurance Of the kingdom
Of Media for her portion. Cyrus loved the prin-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

was the Den,on of riches which be valued not, ex-
cept 50 far as It was in his power to bestow them
on that lady :; and Immediately, to prove the truth
Of his words, he produced several bsgs Of god, and
others filed with diamonds and different kinds Of
precious stones offering 70 stake them. one single
throw against any thing Of the most trivial value
she might please to propose. The lady startled.
and embarrassed by this declaration now refused to
play any more, and the company knew not what to
think Of this extraordinary occurrence, when an old
lady present, observed to the person next her, that
he must certainly be the devil and that his riches,
his appearance, his discourse, and his dexterty of
play all sufficiently showed that he was The
stranger. overhearing this. pro6tted by the hint
He assumed the air and style of magician, al
luded to various circumstances which could be
known only to the lady, spoke several foreign lam
guages, performed many ingenious tricks, and
concluded by declaring, that he was come to
demand certain person in the company, who had
givenhersef to him. and who, he protested, belong
ed to him; asserting, at the same time, that he
would take her to himself, and never leave her
more, in defiance of every obstacle.
All eyes were now on the la0y, VINO knew not
what to think of this adventure the women trcm-
bled, the men smiled, and the genius still continu-
ed to excite the perplexity and admiration of the
company. This extraordinary scene lasted so long,
that some grave personages at last arrived, who in
terrogated the damon and were on the point of ex-
orcising him.
The Mask, however, turned every thing into ridi-
Guile with SO much wit, that he had the laughter
his side At length, when he found it was no long
er time for raillery, he took off his mask, which I'M
mediately, on the denouement Of his extraordinary
entertainment, excited an exclamation from the mis-
tress of the house. In the generous stranger she
Immediately recognized her husband who having
been in Spain, had gone from thence to Peru,
where he had made an immense fortune and
turned laden with riches He had learned ON his
arrival, that his lady was to give an entertainment
and masqued ball to some particular friends. An
opportunity SO favorable to disguise. inspired him
with wish to introduce himself without being
known, and he had chosen the most extravagant
dress he could meet with The whole company,
which in great measure consisted of his relations
and friends, congratulated him on his return, and
willingly resigned to him his amiable lady whom
he had very justly claimed as his own
[Lodies' Literary Magazine.
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CHASTITY.

PHoc AIS, All Ionian lady, among many others,
was invited to sup with Cyrus. While the rest of
the ladies' seemed highly pleased with the kings
wanton tests, and permitted such freedoms as were
inconsistent with the tlclicacy due to viruous cha
racter, she removed at distance and remained ST.
lent would she approach nearer to JON the
company, though desired, and much isnportuncd
even by the king himself. Some of the officers of
the bed-chamber attempting to pull her 70. ward,
she gave them severe reprimand, protesting She
would make the first who offered to lay hands on
her repent their offence. Upon this, the ladies pre-
sent upbraded her with being rude and unpollte
but Cyrus, though somewhat surprised, seemed
perfectly satisfied with her behaviour and turning
to the person who introduced her. said with smile
on his countenance, "Don't you perceive that this
is the only innocent and virtuous lady in the COM
pany "'
From that time the king held her in great esteem,
loved her sincerely, and ever after called her the
WISE LADY.
1.-THE humanity of the females of Africa has been
attested by many of the travellers through that
country. The beautiful compliment of LEnYAnp,
not only to them but to women generally, is doubt
less recolected by most readers and M1ngo Park
adopted it most cordially, having frequently found
them "ministering angels" in hours of wo. The
annexed extract, from Parks Travels, details an
interesting incident, of which the Duchess of De-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

vonsllire has given version. preserving the plain
tive simplicity and tendsss's Of the original]
FROM PARKS TRAVELS NJ AFRICA.
| 81 waited more than two hours without having
an opportunity of crossing the river [Nigerl during
which time the people who had crossed, carried
information to Mansong the king, that white man
was waiting for passage and was coming to see
him. He Immediately sent over one of his chief
men, who informed me that the king could not DOS
sibly see me, until he knew what had brought me
into his country, and that must not presume to
cross the river without the kings permission He
therefore advised me to lodge at distant village,
to which he pointed, for the night; and said, that
in the morning he would give me further instructions
how to conduct myself This was very discourag-
ing. However, as there was remedy, set off
for the village; where found, to my great mortl-
fcation, that no person would admit me into his
house. was regarded with astonshment and fear,
and was obliged to sit all day without vicuals in the
shade of tree and the night threatened to be very
uncomfortable, for the wind rose, and there was
great appearance of heavy rain and the wild
beasts are so very numerous in the neighborhood.
that should have been under the necessity ofclmb-
ing up the tree, and resting amongst the branches
About sunset, however, as was preparing to pas,
the night in this manner, and had turned my. horse
loose that he might Craze at liberty, woman,
turning from the abours of the field, stopped to OBJ
serve me, and pcrceiving that was weary and dc
| jectcd, inquired into my situation, which briefly
explained to her; whercupon, with looks of great
told me to follow her. Having conducted me into
her hut, she lighted up lamp, spread mat on the
floor, and told me might remain there for the night
Finding that was very hungry, she said she would
procure me something to eat. She accordingly
went out, and returned in a short time with q very
fine fish, which, having caused to be half broiled
upon embers, she gave me for supper. The
rites of hospitality being thus performed towards
stranger in distress, my worthy benefactress poiit-
ing to the mat, and telling me might sleep there
without apprehension, called to the femalf part Of
her family who had stood gazing all the while
in fixed astonishmen, to resume their task of SPIN
ming cotton, in which they continued to employ
themselves great part of the night. They light
ened their labour by songs, one of which was COM
posed extcmpore for was myself the subject of it.
1t was sung by one of the young women, the rest
| Joining in sort of chorus The air sweet and
plantive, and the words, literally translated, were
| these. "The winds roared, and the rains fell -
| 6 'ho G.; nd
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cess had grateful sense Of It !, but nevertheless
did not think himself at liberty to accept it. till he
had first obtained the consent Of his father and mo-
Their; leaving therein noble example to all future
ages Of the respectful submission and dependence
which all children ought to show to their parents
on the like occasion, Of what age soever they be,
to whatever degree of power and greatness they
may may have arrived Glsaal
While Octavius was at Sands, after the famous
battle of Actium, which made him master of the
universe, he held a council to examine the priso-
ners which had been engagedn Anthony party
Among the rest, there was brought before him an
old man named Metellus, oppressed with years and
infrmities, dis6gured with long beard and ne
elected head of hair but especially by his clothes,
which by his i'll fortune were become very ragged.
The son of this Metcllus was one of the Judges,
and he had great difficulty of knowing his father in
the deplorable condition in which he saw him.
At last however, having recollected his features, in
stead of being ashamed to own him. he ran to en-
brace him. CRYING bitterly Afterwards, turning to-
wards the tribunal, "Cssar, says he, my father has
been your enemy, and your otficer he deserves
to be punished, and to be rewarded. The favour
or to order me to be put to death with him. All
the Judges were touched with compassion at this
affecting scene Octavius himself relented, and
granted to old Mctcllus his life and liberty
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-02


\ Dur beloved guest and friend Gen. l.;
Fayeite-Alike distinguished as the friend o.
| freedom and the benafactOr of mankind.
| The general then rose amid the Cheering oil
the company and gave the following toast
May all natioOs enter the course of free
dom, = We Americans have won the first race
but there IS a noble prize for every one of IN,
competitors.
The surviving patriots Of the revolution
May the guardian aogels of Heaven watcf
around them.
The spirit of our couniry.-Never to en-.
| croach, never to yield.
By Theophius Field President. vic
tress of the day, hereafter 10 be called Virginia
La Fayette.
BY Geo. w. La Fayette.-Prudence and
cool blood in the beginning of a contest
ardour and delberation at the end the race
tofthis day has been proof of the goodness Of
this principle.
BY Jno. Z. Calhoun-Serretary of War
The generous sport of tho turf when pursued
with honor, calculated to improve the race of
men as well as horses.
BY Chief Justice Marshall-The sports of
the turf-Vrginia must be indebted 10 them
for their Cavalry.
BY Col. w. J. Lewis of The Mountains
The Richmond Jockey Club. Their hospi-
tality better bOttomed than their horses love
a good bottom.
By w. Fl. Roane.-The glorious race of 7s
'iAmerca the Ged, Virginia The starting post
1Liberty the stake The world the Judges and
The young La Fayetle a winner of the love
and gratitude Of every American.
/ BY Ro Douihst.-rbs Princes of the Holv
Alliance-A Virginia course and Virginia RI
ders, With orders to whip aud spur from the
word go.
by II. Gwathmey.-The man who from
youth to age has been running the race oftru
glory, quick off al the starting place, good in
all heats, and foremost at the coming iD
By Ro. u. Scott The brave soldiers who
so gsIlsDily carried the Rock Redoubt at York
Town. They marched with quick step and
defeated the enemy.
By Col. McLane. Richmond jockey
Club. Z
By Wade Mosby, Jr.-The members ofthe
New York Jockey Club.-May the right 10
choose their own electors, and to try the soeed
of their owo horses, without danger Of Gns
and Imprisonment, he soon fully restored TO
them.
men that ATE good and all the speedy horses
that are tough.
ByCol. Jno. Nicholas.--Wfeaihs Of full
blown Iaures and honouis for La Fayette, and
crowns VI tbofns aud fostering netlles for fine
wretch who loaths aud sickens AZ the fragrance.
BY DIR. NJ. Page Gen. La Fayette he run
for us a race of slOfy-May he now res, in the
I land Of the free.
By G. n. Harrison. Miles SeIden Sen. Al
{ friend aod promoter Of racing upon hoforable
principles Let us do honor TO his msmory !
By Jml q. Mosby. Charles Henry Ball, of
lhr Uuidt Jockey Club Of New York. pne Of
natures ipbc mcn.
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inerica's sons, in arms haste tn greet
Him whom virtue, and vacr b.ss led,
While her daughters puck hsw.rs s.rew az lis feet
And with lnures encifcie his head.
irt when these wreathes fade, unwiiherd there vet
lstaii biosm brigh garland tor brave La Fay
lrbe veteran who stood in the fight by his side,
II Vino Tue locks of bis youth have grown hoary;
Nw isrr the bright gsuce of young heroe pride,
While lis bosom again burns with glory.
And he pnints to the fields he never forget,
where f hatted for freedom with brave La Faye,te.
The Until of freedom, thy dungeon has burst,
And itiirnnnly shisrrd thy chain;
Anu thenu That nrous'd III, Young vaiour at 6rsi
IN rfpufr grests thee again.
All bail y the ieLis which thy oest blood oace wei
Each DRIP !, rem.nberti beovd La Fa,ette.
/! wb"ld that the cheftan, the foremost in fame
Tn friend in auyersity tried,
Conl! join In the voice OF n nations acclaim,
WI The veterans WIN press 10 thy side.
pn' Te Toe none can conquer, the hero has met,
Anu Us shall drink warm tear Of Eayette
Oh frtfdom who SCOTS ~ the brig h, dja,iem
On ne nionarth's proud temple that CLOVIS
On hr!ianrels will i',"ce the bright tear as gem,
Aud ha'w tue d'rp Ms IL l"ws.
ii',i Ing may IL he. ere the heroes regret
Shai' spsak IN a tear III the tomb oI fayete.
AZ about half past o'clock Brother Coal
ttr,yndsr OF the cour, fappcaIs, announced
To Tue Brethren, that as the Gen. had an
engagement Tor the evening. he would propose
the following toast. ,iz :" Good night aud 10Y
he Win HIM, which VAS drank Aner which
uie procession WAS formed and the Brethren
conducted him Ia his quarters.
The cetemonrs and festivities throughout
were r"nd"ctej with exemplary order 4 bar
lmoay, and ended IN way 10 leave nothing 10
lrrgrrf, hut every thing 10 contribute 10 the
of all present
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-02
ELECTION OF ELECTORS.

Yesterday, the people Of Virginia met a,
, r respective COurth0nses TO VOTE for the
E.fs'ora' iickets.--Io The towns, and in some
., me COUNTIES whore there is any thing like
opPos'"on' The votessmay he tolerabIy well
drawn out 10 Other c1untjes. Tho ,i.o,; "
wi be tim one. Hence the vote IA oivsn
WIZ he very FAR from being a correct test nr
me comparative strength of tue dilTeren, rsn'
d'oa'es' Thousands of Crawford's friend,
val not vote, because they have no sppnsi,inn
10 'he'r own counties and do no; fear IL in OH.
ers. - '" "'"-
~, ~ TINS City the vote was for the Cy1,eCor5
d'c6a ITO, Zone Of these 40 had two Of fbe
Cra"iord Electors struck out, and in len 81
tnem substituted Judge Holmes On .he Adae,,