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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
From the ChGrlesto. Courier:

From the ChGrleston Courier:
Zone good deed passing nameless. siaughters q
thousand waiting on that Shakespeare.
On Friday last, sailor named JOHN
ROBERTS, belonging to the ste am-boat
Columbia, saved the life OF a seaman
who had fallen overheard from the ship
Camillus, which the Columbia was in
the act of towing out While we proud
ly feel that such instances of daring are
not uncommon, is it justice--is it good
feeling to suffer them to pass unnoticed.
THE DROWNING SAILOR.
What plunge ~as that o Heaven, yon sailor
save. 81,
Alas he sinks beneath the closing ws-e--
No friend is near the foaming surge TO brsves
And boldly snatch him from the untinely grave.
No friend 10 near-but see with eager haste
That stranger plunge amid the wstery waste
VI IN nervous arm and bvoyAnt hope elats,
lie saves the sailor from impending fate.
Can deeds like this in cold oblivion he.
No record kept save IN the page e'' hiyN
Justice forbid! my countymen draw near,
And frankly pay the generous tribute hers
s=1
Govern your passions--be eheerful~st
be temperate in all things--nsver leave
any thing to be done by the stomach THAI
can he done by the teeth, and never 10
your teeth do mora than your hansA.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02
LOVE.

Ssiected .trom Sayings and Doings
Love that is but slightly grounded,
Separation soon may cure;
IT'S dream on fancy founded,
Wanting substance to endure.
True affection lasts the longer,
When its brightest hours are o'aa
Parting sorrows bind it stronger
Memery but endears it more.
Dearest, then, the tender sorrow,
Teaching passion to endure:
Which can strength from mem'ry borroWk
Loves-but never hopes q cure!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02

as he looked round or inc ss41re
Dutch bonnet of Mrs. Van Hoogc.
boom, the gaudy dress Of Christians,
their daughter; the sun burnt face and
homespun coat of Nicholas, their son;
and the broad brimmcd hat, the light
blue long wasted coat, ornamenied
with while metal buttons as large as
a dollar, in which stone house Jaco-
bus las his neighbors designated him)
was equipped, he felt modification
unworthy Of him, or indeed Of any one.
But is it not thus with most ofus The
outside is all we look at; for if Julius
would but look beyond, hoA much
more to be preferred was the simple
hearted Jacobus and his children, with
their benevolent mother, to the fretful
Englishman, the gay young girls, OF
the imbecilc Miss Kitty.
While Julius was fdgettinQ in his
chair, and biting his nails with vexa.
ton, he happened to glance at Virgil
MIA; and her calm look Of conlempI
not only brought him to himself, but
made him feel sentiment OF anger to-
wards her, which served to ALLEVIATE
him yet more from her.
Julius now spent almost The rhole
of his time at Locust Grove. He was
a great favorite there-indeed he WA
wherever he vent, with old and young.
His form was elegant; his face hand
some; and he was possessed of fine
talents and good stock of informa-
ton; and withal there was good hu.
NOR and frankness about him; he WAS
SO lively and gay that it was no wonder
he was so generally admired.
Hewas not proof against The fatte.
ries and Vaccinations he met with at
Mr.. Welling's, and therefore was al
most always there, and left Virginia
to pass her hours in loneliness and sor.
row. Yet he did not go deliberately
to work; he had formed no plan 10
leave her, nor would be acknowledge
to himself that he was acting wrong;
he would not erdmine into the case,
and look truth Doldiy 10 The face; aud
that was the original cause Of his ere
ror.
If any person had told him he vas
that ui'lni,, Of villdinS. who had won
the affections of young ard trusting
hcart--a heart which had none hut
him to look to on earth for happiness
and then rudely left her 10 weep over
his desertion, he would have started
from the picture, and have sworn that
it was impossible he could ever be that
man.
"Oh! wad some power the giftie would gle us
"To SEQ oursels as others see u.s."
Completely enchanted with Henri
etta's beauty and vivacity, he seldom
turned his thoughts towards Virginia:
but when, by accident, her pale face
would rise before him, or conscience
paint all his neglect Of her, he would
say to himself,
Virginia cannot expect ME to spend
all my time with her; have other
friends who claim a share Of it now;
and if she will not join any Of the par
ty, she cannot expect me to stay at
home with her; when they all go away
we shall be as happy as we were be-
fore; and il will be time enough to
settle down by ourselves when wearc
married'-for he had not yet doubted
but that event would take rlace some.
time or other. And so, with light
heart, and, as he thought, a light con-
science, for he had argued her down,
he would set off on some new party Of
pleasure.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
Take Notice.

q LII persons are hereby cautioned
: against espassing on the lands OF
the subscriber, in any msnnernhatever,
particularly against throwing down fen
ces and rideing through, the enclosures
Those who may be found so trespassing
in future, may expect TO haze the law
put in force against them.
John Fryalt, sen.
Eeh Of fSo4qxv
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
The RIVER en- FIRE,

cPdTus IeHH. Sah' Sc
On Saturday evening last, We Witnessed
q very novel and interesting spectacle.
at the Salt Wells belonging to Mr.. Den
ton, on the Cali Killer, river, about three
miles above this village; Itunor with her
hundred lounges, had been SO very active
on the occasion, a. to prepare us ter the
exhibition Of something very curious
from hearing it proclaimed on all sides
+. The R,rey is on fire." Determined TO
see for ourselves, we mounted our Nag
at 8 p. N. and rode to this scene oi
wonder. .r.s}.
As we approached within two miles OF
the wells, our attention was suddenly ar.
rested. by seeing coriuscations OF hight
quiyering on the edge vi the horizon,
which was ilumined With an unsteady
pickering glare. Arrived at the spot,
A scene presented itself, that almost beg
cars description, A column OF fire near
~ 10 feetin height, assembled from near
the middle of the river, Tor about till
Yards wide, illuminating surrounding ob-
eots within the distance OF two hundred
yards. "a. -
We we're informed by Mr.. Denton,
ihat, in boring Tor Salt Water the prece.
ding day. they had suddenly struck upon
a vein Of suIphureous Gas, which IN as.
cending found another. vent than the
lube, through rock in the bed OF the ri.
yer, forcing passage through the sur
rounding waters, which boiIed with con
iderable violence round the place OF Its
escape. a torch was then cautiously
applied, which quickly communicated
10. the Gas, and a blaze inconcelsea-
IDLY grand burst upwards to the height
mentioned, apparently from the very
bed OF the river. r. The cloud about the
lblaze exhibited mixture Of colours beau
tifu' beyond description, and a ~ :dy
dismal light, gave TO various objects The
hucs of green and red, yellow and blue
For two elements so adverse in nature
thus to associate aud co-miugie as II
were, presented such an anomaly as
for the moment. annihilated all idea,
mat fire and water delighted in separa.
lion. Repieic.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
NAVAL.

The. CoUgT MARTIAL. which has
been sitting at the Navy Yard, Cos,
port, for the trial of Lieut. Beverly
Kennon. upon charges preferred against
him by Com Porter. closed its pro
ceedings on Friday last, and adjcurn,
ed TO meet again yesterday, iorlhe pr
pose oil hearing the defence Of Lieu X.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
exchange IN NEW YORK.

: 1t is-contcmplated to bnifl splendid
and capacious Exchange in the city OF
New. York, to cost from $4,000 to
S6saO0o; towards which there have
been subscribed S4s3,e00 by the banks,
insurance companies, trus tees, mer-
chants and others. 1t is calculated that
the rents Of rooms. evil produce an in
terest on the capitol of six per cent.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

Sir Waller Scots new work." st
Romans we'll" translated into French,
was published nearly as soon in Paris
as it was in London. The Journal
DIES De6ats says that it is to be imme
dia,ely followed by new work from
the same author, in which will reap
pear the principal characters Of Ivan
hoe. The title is TO be "the siege OF
Ptolemy; Extract Of the History OF
The Crusades, by;Josiah Corglil, Evan
gelical Minister OF ST.. Romans"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
Executors Public Sale
; THE UvDEPSyGA,ED'

THE UNDERSIGNED. :
EAECuTOR Of the last will and tss--
IL lament Of John Baker, Esq decea-..
sed,. will sell, at Public ysldue, on
Thursday the Goth of this month, at the :
late residence OF said Bakss, IN Shop
berdstown, q variety Of articles of very
desirable :. t.4s ~.
.e. Household Farasture,
and many other very useful articles
\ credit OF nine months viii be given on
MI sums above tive aoilal 5, the purcha-
ser giving bond with dPprored security :
will be expected for all sums
not exceeding FIVE dollars
The sale will commence Al 10 o'clock,
when attesdancewill. be given By
Beker 1a9iscot,
I Febl2-ts Elk,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
RAG RAGS.

Gg THE highest price in cAsas
Will De given for clear Cotton
and Linen RAGS, at the otsicc
OF the Martinsburg Gazette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

A Town Meeting was held at the
Academy in the borough Of Etie
Penn. to chose a candidate for Presi
dent Of the United States, when a
series of resolutions in favor of Gen.
Jackson were adopted On the even
1ng ofihe same day, Tuesday. Feb.
3d) County Meeting was held at
HE Court House in Erie, at which
John Quincy Adams was selected as
the most eligible candidate.
Republican Citizen.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

A portion Of the citizens OF Sharps
burg, held meeting on the 29lh uls
and adopted preamble and rcsolu-
lions, in which they declare their !, dis
of a congressional caucus,
and recommend general jackson
as candidate for the Presidency A
writer in a HagerstoMn paper, AYERS
that this meeting was got up and
managed by "a Jew individuals, and
that the sense Of the majority WAS not
expires sed. Ibid.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

*The punishment in times of old. awarded
to recreant knghts. t.5forn, Chronicle
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
Old Manageme nt, &c.

TNHE SUBSCRIBER once more (and Gov
Il the last time) requests all those
indebted for F,llipg and Dying cone
at MIR, Gibbs factory, (under the old
management. or previous to the first of
April last,) to come forward and dis
charge their notes and accounts imme-
ii ately, as 1t is entirely gut of his pow
err to give any longer iadulgence.--
Whatever has been done under New
Management, sc. the subscriber does
not wish 10 participate in either praise
or profit for he has bad nothing to do
with Il as has been the impression Of
many. .. u.'s .SIas Oak.
Nartinsburg, Feb. %. If
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
JAMES Z. HEATH, .iaasfor.

t;,' ne " ;. ship Peacock. Captain Carter dos.
S,r'6e JON NE Frigate Unncd STATES, in the
. ready Tor sea, awaiting srders,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
Boarding House.

THE subscriber respectfully in
j forms the public that he has taken
that large brick Dwelling near the Court
House, in Martinsburg, where he is pre-
pared to receive genteel Boarders on
reasonable terms. Farmers in t he coun-
try, who may wish toprocure boarding
Tor their children, whilst going to
school, Wilde well 70 call on the sub
scriber.
Il James Rso-cn.
Martinsburg, Feb. &c, 1884, sw.
IA
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26
srna aAz8PTas
HARRISBURG, Feb. &c, 1924.

The Congressional proceedings, at
this time are uninteresting. Nothing o f
an important character is before that
body, except the Tariff Bill, which is
now under discussion.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

A member,of Congress writes to the
editor of the National Intelligencer, that
Mr.. Crawford's whole force in the Cau-
Gus was but GO, and that MIR. Calhoun
has upwards OF so members in his ia
vor. Morn. Chyon.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

The hon. Samuel Lathrop of West
Springfield has been nominated for
Governor, and the hon. Richard Sulh-
van, for Lieut.. Governor Of the state of
Massachusetts. HARRISON G.. Orls,
Esq. declined being considered candi-
date for the former office. ibid.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-02-26

The "0rphan Asylum" of New York
has been established e,shtees gears
The number that have been relieved by
the charity of this institution, is $500,
The present number of 1904 boys,
sc girls. As soon as the children arrive
to proper age they are bound appfen-
tees to some suitable employment 10.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
no THE DEguOCRaTTC ELECTORS or
New Castle County,

FELLOW CITIZENS.--Since took the liberty of So
Letting your sufrages candidate for the Office of
CORONER have seen in the Watchman the Of an
other applicant for your support for the Office whose
claims feel to be superior any that could pretend
mean WILLIAM WOODCOCK; an aged and mertorous
citizen, who has served his country in the Revolutionary
warwho has always been firm and undertaking demo-
cratic republican, and an Industrious and honest mainland
who for the first time socs Office from his fellow
citizens, Of support for his declining years.
Against such man cannot contend-and therefore
avail myself oths opportunity 70 decline in his favor ard
to solicit my friends to give him their support shall
do myself. MICHAEL DOWNEY.
Wilmington Feb ~ 1904 22-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09

crooked gentleman on his arrival at Bath, was
asked by another what place he had travelled from,
/. came straight from London replied he. Did
YOU so? said the other, then you have been terribly
,rarped By the aoay'
II is well known as a custom in many churches
that the women are placed on one side, and the
men by themselves opposite. A clergyman in the
middle Of his sermon, hearing one OF the consrega-
ton talk pretty loud, complained OF It from the
nu,ni, A woman Immediately rose up, and, think
nc 70 defgndIher own sex,ssid, "thenoise is not Ola
our side, Reverend Sir 2 " So much the better, my
GOOD wonan,'' replied the Clergyman, ~ Will be
lie sooner over
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
FOR SALE.
a Valuable Plantation

AR tract of land situate in Kcnnett Township, Chester
ID county, Pennsylvania, 9 miles from wilmington =
from he upper end Of the wilmington and Kenne Turn
nike road and from Kenne square, bounded by lands OF
George Jackson James Cloud and Others containing ia
acres There are the said premises two large houses
ahed and plasered outside and inside with large plaz.
"a to the front stone kitchen 10 each Of them, well Of
good water at the door, with pump init good spring
IS feet wide by 80 long, thresng floors all celiared
under with stablng sufficient for large stocks y Shelter
and other out buildings. The land IS divided INTO mum
Der Of lots with good fence, and strongly lined and IN
Ihieh state Of cultivation with water in every lot large
assortment Of well selected fruit and large portion OF
timber Possession would be given on the hrst OF April
neH Persons DESTROYS to purchase invited 70 view
said property SAMUEL CAhit e. ~ a..
Feb o. 1924. @4-tlP
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
For sale at Public Vendue.

r the house of jain NJ Smith, Innkeeper, in Whining
N ton, on seventhday the Doth of the Sd mo. next,
al o'clock P. Mthe following described three story
Brick Hose and lot Of ground in Marketsreet between
late he residence Of BENJAMIN DEyOU, deceased
Possession will be given the 25th Of the said Sd month";
Conditions Of payment will be made known on the day Of
sale If the said house is not sold that day, It will be
rented for year. PHEBE DEYOU, EN-
WILLIAM SEAL, EXT
n h. All persons indebted 70 the sand estate, are re-
quested to make immediate payment and those who have
legal claims desired present them duly atested ol
settlement, to the above persons.
Wilmington, I'd. mo 27, 1924 22-F
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
WILMINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH, 1924.
TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN,
ELECTORS OF
New Castle County.

FELLOW CTrIZENS--Ib beg leave to solicit your suf
frages, a candidate for the office of COR0VER at the
ensuing nomination. In presenting myself for the first
time before you candidate for office, might perhaps
nv character daring lone l which bas been nrinc;5alIv
spent among you. As of the few survivors Of the
evolutionary struggle, and who in that dark hour gave
all the aid my humble would admit, to the
of my country, may perhaps lay additional claim to
your favor At that evenul PERIOD employed in the
service Of my country different occasions, and especial
~ on Lakes George and Champan, in constructing the
American otilla destined TO operate against Burgoyne.
In the long period which has since elapsed, have trust
faithfully adhered to the principles of 76. have never
been in Office candidate for office and in the
decline ofle, when age has unstrung my nerves and I'M
fitted me for labor, my straened circumstances induce
me TO make this appeal to the kindness Of my fellow ct
I2ens. WILLIAM WOODCOCK.
Wilmington, Feb 90, 1924. 20-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
THE THIRTY FIRST OF DECEMBER.

Yes will climb yon rough rocks gddy height,
That DER the ocean ben IS his brow severe -
And as muse on TINES NEGLECTED FLIGHT,
Wait the last sunshine OF the parting year
Why do the winds sadly seem to rave
Why broods such solemn horror DER the deep
Ii is, that FANCY points the yawning grave g.
And sics ming shudders at the pond'rouS sleep
For oh since last December's hoary head
Bow'd to oblivions wave, and sunk beneath.
From this strange world what Auerng crowds are fed
10 throng the caveTns of relentless Death
And every transtory shade is lost
Strings sweets are gone and Summers Aowery boast
And .autan1aS purple honors passed away!
And now, tho WINTEn i'll rude mantle dest,
Extends his icy sceptre DER the plain!
Soon shall he sink on ARMS dewy breast!
And laughing MAY shall re:assume her reign
But Man, when his bright-day's flush is oere
And youths too heetng pleasures take Their wingf
Must on le's scene re-vegetate no more,
But leap its gulph to find second spring. ),
And can that something each man calls " HIMSELF,
Midst this wide miracle of earth and sky,
Waste the swift moments in the toll for pef-
Nor raise one thought to nat1re's MAJESTY
On The Globes surface creep, growing worm |!
Nor Joy the noontide radiance to behold
Nor trace the MIonrY HAND that guides the storm
But deem existence relative to gold
All since this awful hour remains FOR me,
To think, 10 BREATHE to wonder at the whole,
To move, to touch, to taste, to hear, TO see,
To call the mystic consciousness, my Soul;
Fan would | seek awhile the sportlve shade,
Ere the scene close upon this doubtful stales
Catch every painted phantom ere il fade,
And leave the vast uncertainty to Fate
But GRIEF is MNE-yet can quit the crew
Whose bosoms burn with avarice and prdes
In yon blue vault to quench my thirsty view,
Or tell my feelings to the boisierous tide.
For are there not, as journeylng on We CO.
With Pilgrim steps thro' an unrlendiy vass
Oppression, Malice, Cruelty, and Woe,
Ana do not Fasehoods yenom'd shafts assaiie
We're II not nober far, with social love,
As fellow travellers in q rugged road
That each the others evils should remove.
And with joint force sustain the general load
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
Early White Potato Seed, &c.

FgVFiE subscriber has for sale quantity OF
4 and NOVA SCOTIA BLUE NOSE POTATOES
which are great yelders and excellent for cooking ALSO
verv superior CIDER fined and ready for bo'tng Orders
left with Charles Cabg Watch Maker, Wilmington WI be
attendedto lhOM .,? 80. ~ :
Newcastle hundred,two miles from wilmington On cue
Delaware river,
WANTED a Person that understands Farming. good
hand thai can bring recommendation, will be hired tor
year. oAAt
March s.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
DIVIDEND,

vgsFIE President and Managers Of the Wilmington and
a. Christiana Turnpke Road, have this day declared
dividend at the rate of six per cent per annum for the
last six months the stock Of said Company payable ia
the Stockholders their legal representatives, or after
the 18th inst. BY order OF the Board,
VIM. SEAL, Treasurer
Sd mo- LIST. 25-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
ST P.aY1RICK'.S BIRTH DIT.
100 Tickets at 81 as $3.50
~ M t,ro RIdYEs n n Prize

- Not tirO BIdNNS 70 FltSe.
This Lottery is formed by combination Of 90 Nos
Each ticket having Nos The Prizes will be determn
ed as folows-From to 20 will be put wheel Fow
of which will be drawn out and that ticket having the
LIST and Cd Nos drawn, will be entitled TO Sl00 That
ticket having on the Isl and Sd Nos daw will be entitled
to S50-That ticket having the LIST and 4th Nos drawn
will be entitled $40 That ticket having on the "a and
on the Cd and 4th Nos. drawn, will be entitled TO 800
That ticket having the Sd and 4th Nos drawn, will be
entitled S12 Those tickets having on any one OF the
numbers drawn will be entitled to 81 each.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

LII persons indebted TO the estate of DAVID NvIN, dec
N late of White Clay Creek hundred, Newcastle county,
are requested make payment, and those having claims
present their accounts legally attested for settlement
- JOHN NIVIN, Admir-
March 8 1894 2S--4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-09
JOB IPyRl1I5 Z ING
DONE AT THE
WAEEgE!zs:lEB1!yyGEs EAASsYr OFT TO .
no THE DEMOCRATIC ELECTORS or
New Castle County.

FELLOW CTTIZENs--As the is approaching
when your attention will be directed to the duty of select
ing person to fill the Office Of SHERIFF Of this county,
beg leave offer myself your consideration as can
didae. is probably unnecessary remind you that at
the last nomination for this Office favored with the
surages Of respectable portion Of my fellow citizens for
whose support return my grateful acknowledge
nents On the present occasion, shall not entertain you
with professions which rarely the Test Of merit or the
pledge Of good conduct but shall content myself with as
Surfing You my cheerful submission any mode Of nomi-
nation that may be adopted the county meeting at the
Red Lion and of my determination give my utmost sup
port the candidate who may be selected under the au
thorlty OF that meeting PETER 3. DELANY
Wilmington, January s, 1924. TT