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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06
orJCK SAILING.

A New Orleans paper mentions the
arrival of the UNICORN at the Balize in
t,rsn'y-sir days from Liverpool. This is
supposed to be the shortest passage ever
known between these two places.
This is a Baltimore vessel, and of that
class, which Justly claims the preference
as fast sailers, over any others that are
known.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06
Classical Meeting.

gEvHE Reverend Clergy of the German
81 Reformed Church, who compose the
Mary land Classics, and the Lay Delegates from
their respective congregations, are hereby
invited to attend meeting to be held in Mar
tnsburg, Va. on tie 18th dav ofJune next
DAVID B0SSLER, Sec. p. {.
MAY 6
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

Something sihgular.-Last week
singular child was born near East
Liberty, Fayette coanty, PENN ha-
wing siu toes on each foot. and fUe
fingers and thumb on eGch hand
This son, then is the seventh in success
sion, it has been already pronounced,
by the OIL women i'll attendance, will
make one of the first rate and best
in the western hemisphere.
tGreenS, G0g.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

: 1t Kennon's Case.-The following
resolution has been adopted by the
House of Representative Of the U
States Is
Resolved, That the President to
cause to be laid before this House the
proceedings of a court martial held al
Norfolk, for The trial Of Llent Be
verify Kennon, of the United States
Navy.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

{ On the first trip of the new steamboat
Thistle, from New York TO New Bruins
wick, a few days since, some of the ci-
tizens and military turned out to greet
her arrival, In hring alefes. Abraham
O. Voorhees, had HE thamb taken of
and otherwise injured, John Van Horn
had his face and hands much inferred;
and young man named Dehart had a
finger shot off. The Thistle is owned by
Thomas Gibbons.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

"a very numerous and respectable
meeting of the citizens of Norfolk and
adjacent couutiesp was held at the court
house of the borough on the a4th-and
unanimously adopted resolutions recon-
mending Gen. Jackson as President OF
the u. S.-Dr. Robert Ii. Stark was
nominated as Elector for that district.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

Carioa US Fact.-The Lexington Ad-
vertiser says, by placing candle al
thirty degrees from perpendicular, the
flamesis not encountered with the wick
and the ar that passes by the flame
completely destroys the snuff; so that
the candle placed thus, never wants
shutting, and gives one half more light
than one placed in the usual way.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

1t. TYeacer. The National In.
iellgencer states, that Lieut. w. A.
Weaver has been suspended by order
ofthe Navy Department, IN eonse-
quence ofthe questisns which have a
risen as to the correctness of his con
duct, ia the case between himself and
the owners of the ship American; aud
that a formal investigation will be in
stiluted on the return of the franklin
to the United States.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

Singular adventures Of a nlo1Sc.
1t seems rage Tor discoveries has
taken possession Of the mouse family,
as well as of moro important spe
cies of the creation. One Of the sly
little animals seeking to better his
condition, very adventurlously under
took toexplore the concavity OF the
bellows in one of the black smith
shops of the armory, on Monday night
last. Being TIT -snugly fixed, until
the bellows began to play upon
the Goals that the workmen had
prepared, to the amount ofhalf a bush
ell or more. The persevering little ex
plorer was not easily forced from his
retreat, nor did he quit it until the Goals
had been heated to a melting state,
when the bellows man, feeling an i'm
Ipediulent, applied his best power,
and ushered the hapless animal
Through the blazing pile, pretty we'll
schorched, to be sure, but still posses
sing life. When it had thus escaped,
not content with the brilliancy of the
achievement. it must needs make a
pause, tail erect, to contemplate its hair
breadth escape, unti', in ito o'erween-
ling curiosity, the blaze overlook il
completely. The surprise of the
workmen, at seeing such a crea'
lture, salamander-like, emerge from the
furnace, added not a little to the inter
lest of the scene; they had often heard
lof mountain bringing forth mouse
but were unable to discover by what
process their fiery mound was made
ito produce one
i [Hdrpers Ferry Free Press.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

A letter from gentleman in Parke
county, Johanna, contains the toi
lowing information: 1t was told me
yesterday, there had just been disco
vered, in this County an extensive body
of Gold and Salrcr Orc on land bel oug
ing to the government fhe mdivldu
ais who made this fortunate dlscove-
ry, have departed. for the purpose o
entering the land, (at the Off &C."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

Grand Parade At a military mus
Ter lately in Georgia, a captain, two
lieutenants, and ONE private composed
the company!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06
-
Ftla 9AIGTT9a
MARTINsBURG, May 6, 1924.

Conrreqs-It is nous expected that Congress
will no, rise on the 18th inst. in consequence
of Mr. Edwards, memorial being laid before
that body, they have passed resolution d.
,o.,;ry the sergeant-at. Arms TO cause Mr.. Ed.
words to appear before them; this will take
.on. time. Ii will take the Sergeant-at-AIms
four DAYS to go to wheeling. in the stage; the
steam boats runs from thence to Louisville. ii
is said, in two days; from Louisville to Ed
wardsville, four days by a'steam boat, or FIVE
days over land, in stages, or horse back
Thus, it appears, it will take ten or twelve
days for the Sergeant alarms to oyertake 4.
and the same length of time TO return IF
Congress should rise on the 18th, as calculated
upon, the pay of the members alone, will a
mount to upwards of four hundred thousand
dollars!
The Tariff The Tariff bill is now under
discussion in the Senate--that body has strick.
en- out of the bill the additional duties on Iron,
Hemp, and the progressive duties on Cotton
bagging. On each Of those propositions, the
vote stood Ayes "a, Noes % 1t is now doubt.
full whether the bill will finally pass this ses-
sion or not
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

T La Fdyefe.-The Paris Quotidienne
states that the debate in Congress having
reached France, many of the Liberals
were deferred from voting Cor the Gene
raj, because of his expected visit to the
United States; and that he himself, fear
ing that he could not delay his voyage,
was Indifferent as to the result.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06
WOODBURY.. n. J. Apr;l 81,


On Wednesday last, decently dressed
man stopped at the house of Mr.. Zane,
near Clements Bridge, on The Haddon-
field and Chew's Landing road, and
asked for drink of water While one
of the family was getting the water, he
walked up and down, and exhibited a
considerable degree Of mental agitation
and distress. Afteo partaking of the
water, he left the house, and proceeded
towards the bridge During this time,
the man of the house was absent; when
the returned, he inquired where the
stranger had gone, when the child replied
ttbat he had jumped off the bridge on
board of a flat Mr.. Zane. knowing
there was no flat there, Immediately has
tened to The creek, where the stranger
was still floating on the water. He called
to him to swim, and the man answered
that he could not. A rail was thrown
to him, but our informant does not state
that he made an effort to save HIMSELF
his distance from the shore precluded
the possibility Of timely assistance, ant
he sunk to rise no more.
t The body has been recovered, and
from papers found in his pocket, his
name has been found to be Isaac Tho.
mas. He was from Philadelphia, where
he has wife and family. An inques
was held on the body BY Judge siekler
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-06

The secretary of war has directed
that tencon,panies artillery be station
Jed at Fortress Monroe (Old Point Com
lort.toIbe organized as giment, under
command of Col j. II. Fenwick, to be
called the artillery corps for instruc-
ton"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-04-02

u The CoSsrIrUTIoNAL WING is published
t'ctee a '0eeS (1aestzys and Fratys,) al fee dol
tafs per a'asma', paya5tc-srNia SIR months, BY all
toso are original Subscribers or become so an ;nst
days from The dAe Of tie Isl No., a.,d IL. adraace
Jor all ,cto subscribe thereafter.
~ For atpertisias-5ffy ceus square (or lsssl
jor me jrsf Insertion, and 81 12 ceats for each eo
t"snaace neaiber Of assertions must be noted
os Hte N. s., otherwise they ,riH be coti,,ucd and
e!tafged accordingly. ''''''
~ Il tcerttsen.ents from The country to be paid
~! - ~ ','ce or aiina by sonG responsible iadi-
ctItdi ta Mis place or Manchester.
j'' IN letters 10 tic Editors mast be post-pa;d
o.. ttcy ,cU reccisc 40 atie.!tion
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-05

war waged against that nation, FOR the purpose
of placing Joseph Bonapsrtr on The throne.
England and the United States seem to me
10 nave coiDmOn interest 10 resist these un-
holy Allies. There are now only two DIVERS
IN Europe, England aud the Allies. If Greece
can become an independent nation, let one
OF them take the irst step in the recognition.
The Allies are ruled by Russia. England
holds the fate Of the world. Calculating On
her policy, think she will, She must, make
a stand against Russia. As. England cannot
become the head of the Alliance, her pride
secures US. She might become one hand of
the Alliance, allowing France Is To be the 9TH
er, aud Russia the head bu; that situation
would not crafty her pride. England will
make stand against the Allies, and we should
support her. But she will not strike for
Greece-she will pursue another course of
pohcy, and with good reason. 1t is the in
terest OF England Ia prevent the extension of
Russian power. TO prevent this extension,
tits necessary that the Turkish empire should
be maintained one and indyisible. England
may strike. for Turkey, because, with Eng
llsh aid, Turkey may stand against Russia
England WILL if necessary, strike for the in
dependence of the new naii0us of Spanish
America She will not suffer the A lies te add
them to their confederacy, or Spain To bio,
them from the map of the world. My en-
NIFTY Ia England has been very steady for ma
ny years: bun il shall cease il England takes
mp arms for the Independence of nations -
England and the United States can secure
the independence of nations. Whether the
United States, without Easland, Could, must
he proved by time.
Let us leave the fate of Greece and of Tur-
key 10 England. Iritis the interest sf Eng
land hat the Turkish empire shall r-nain un-
divided, ii is ours. If it is the interest at En-
gland that Turkey and Persia should be- AZ
peace, hacauSe their wars endan,er the r,i
gion of ISLAM, II is ours. England aud The u.
STATES have NOW "A cUn.r'5n cans,, and a com
mon interest. Russia Is nnw the great trn.my
OF he independence Of nations. and of free IN
stituti"ns. England will not acknow ledge the
independence ufGreece, for that would divide.
and weaken The Turkish empire; and what
VIII then stop tie progress OF Russia f? Mi
Their Persia nor. India. Russia will establish
an empiIf greater than the Roman, 10 the zc-
nun al IFS pnwrr from the authority uf
which. il will be vain for man 10 attempt 10
escape. Sir, oar course, think, is piaip. Let
ms b. moderate and Just. Let us uiirr no ag-
erosion throw out no Hnauacra, aud give the
Allies no pretext 10 quarrel with Ills.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-05

III The ENQUIRER is published twice week general.
w. three times week during the session the State
ELECTROMAGNETIC, the same heretofore Doars per
annun, payable iu advance Notes of chartered specie
paying Banks (oay will be received payment The Ed
itors will guarastee the safety of renitlg them by
the postage Of all letters being paid by the
or NJ paper will be discontinued, (ut discretion
of the EditorsJ unu all have been paid up.
III Whoever will guarantee the paysnest nine papers
shall have n tenth graiis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
u One square, or fes-firt Insertion rs ceniseach
continuance 50 cents.
No advertisement inserted has either been paid
for, assumed 10y person this envons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
On motion of Mr.. Webster,it go.

pn motion ofMr. Webster;it was
hssolped. That the Committee on the Post
Once and Post Roads be- Instructed 10 inquire
INTO the expectancy Of providing by law that
the publishers OF newspapers, and other peri
odical Journals may BE- allowed, in transHiii-
ting such newspapers or Journals by mail TO
accompany them with bills or nieuloranHums
ut account, on such conditions, aud for suci,
additional rates OF postage, as nlay be thought
pr~per.
The resolution providing ship of the line
TO consey the Marquis De Lafayette to this
country, was.returncd from the Senate with
an amendment, in W hich the House concur
red.
A bill from the Senate for the final adjust
nent OF land claims in Missouri aud Arkansas
derived rom The governments Of France aud
Span, was twice read, aud committed
On motion of MIR. Stevenson, the report of
The Committee of Ciaiu,s, in the case of Ma
ihanirl Ch.ldcIs, was taken UP, and coinntfed
10 committee of the whole
The House then went into committee q z
The whole, Mr. Foot in the chair, on the bin
Tor obtaining the requisite plans and estimates
on The subject Of roads and canals.
Mr.. Stewart concluded the speech which
he began yesterday, in favor of the hill and
was followed hy Mr.. A. Ste, enson an the on
poslte side- When this gentleman had CON-
Guided his remarks, Mr. Randolph moved Tor
The Committees rising, but waived his motion
Tor DIR. Stars, who ocruptd the floor till
our O'Clock IN favor of the bill, when Mf
Randolph Renewed his motion which pre-
vailed, amt The House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-05

solution as reported by the committee, in pre-
ference 10 the amendment proposed nv TIC
gentleman from Virginia.
The question was then taken on Mr.. Bar
bour's amendment, which was lost.
The original resolution was then reported
TO the Senate, without amendment. and pass
ed to be engrossed, and read the third time.
:. lhe resolution proposing AN amendment To
me constitution, in regard to The choice of
Electors, was postponed till To morrow.
After the consideration of Executive bust
ness, the Senate adjourned till to morrow.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
Dn Points GunpoWder,

SUPERIOR Sporting & all other Kinds,
- for sale by the subscribers.
EAGLE GUNPowDER, in CanIsters' Tor
Sporting.
Du Points Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported. The differ
ent kinds of Eagle Powder are all OF the
same quality, being manufactured ny the
same process and of materials OF equal pu-
rity--they differ only in the size OF the
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made of
two sizes, thelargest grain being des'gnaat'
ed By red label with one star, and the
finest grain by blue label with two stars;
Some of the Powder with the red label
and one star is occasionally put up IN
pound papers to suit purchasers.
There are also kinds OF superhne Ea, !,
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting, one OF the size OF
musket powder, marked with the verbs
duck Shooting and the other as large, as
cannon powder, marked Sea 6ootimg.''
Also, Gunpowder in kegs, warranted OF
the very first quality; OF the following
kinds-F glazed, FF glazed, FFF glazed,
F rough, FF rough, FFF rough.
A.C. CAZENOVE s. Co.
Alexandria, June IT
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
This is to give Notice,

TyHAT the subscriber of Alexandria
i county, in the District Of Columbia,
has obtained from the orphans' court OF
said county, letters OF ADMINISTRATION on
the personal estate OF Jonathan Swift, late
of the county aforesaid deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de-
cedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with The vouchers thereof to the sub
scriber, passed by the orph $ court. on
or before 4be 7th day of nj CHI next, or
they may. by law, be exclu ed from all
henefit 10 said estate; and those indebted
thereto, are required TO make immediate
payment. Given under my hand, the 7th
day OF September, 1894
HUMPH. PEAKE, admir- of
sept7 3w Jonathan Swift.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9, 1894
Notice

THE subscriber having been appointed !,
p. by the Levy Court of the County OF
Alexandria, Commissioner of the Revenue.
tor the town part of said county. hereby
notifies the citizens of Alexandra that
they will be called on, in the course OF the
present week, when they will BE- required
10 furnish list of all titbables belonging
to or abiding in his, or her family The
tthabIes as designated by law, are all
males OF the age of sixteen years and up
wards; and all female SLAVES OF the age Of
sixteen years and upwards
JAMES M. M'REA, c. R.
sept7 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
Notice to Roadmakers.

yVNHE board of directors Of the Fauquier
] and Alexandria Turnpike Company
hereby give notice, that having prepared
the necessary funds for the extension OF
that road from auckland to Warrenlon, a
distance of 8 or 9 milas, they will on Wed.
nesday, the tweaty-nintb day of Septena-
Der, 1924. meet at Warrenton (Fsuquier
Court> House. for the purpose Of selecting
the route, and
Lettingthe making of the Road
to the lowest bidders The mode of con.
struction, and the terms of the contracts,
will then be particularly made known; but
it may now be mentioned, that the board
is enabled to grant unusual facilities TO
contractors who may desire early pay
menrs of money Two different routes
have been surveyed and distinctly marked
out, plat Of which with explanatory
notes, has been deposited with the clerk
of the county court at Warrenton, and will
be shown by him, al any time before the
day of meeting. Either of the directors
(tbree of whom live near Warrenton) will
give any other information in his power, 1t
applied 10 On the day of meeting the
board OF directors viii! de6nitively adopt,
the one or the other route as laid down IN
the plat, with such exceptions and provl-
sons as may then be made known; and in
making this selection, they will be iniu'
enced in considerable degree by the IA.
cilties which the land holders on the diff
ferent routes may be disposed TO afford -
As an inducement to roadmakers at a
distance, it may be mentioned, that
further and considerable extension OF this
road beyond Warrenton - contemplated,
and in all probability will be carried into
effect, as soon as the road to that place
shall have been completed, under the con.
tracts now to be made. Persons disposed
to contract for this road, will do well to
inform themselves of the mode adopted
for some years past in England, and latter.
ly, in some few Instances, in this country,
under the designation of the Nc adams'
plan. II is believed to abridge considera'
DIV the expense of road making, whilst The
comfort and permanency of roads are in.
creased--and It will probably be adopted
by the board of directors. Information on
this subject may be bad from the subscrl-
Der, living near Alexandra, d. G.
H HOOE President
of the Fauauier and Alexandra Turnpike
road
sept7 t<9
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
Notice.

TyHIs is TO give notice that the subscri.
Der hath obtained FROM the Orphans
Court of Charles county. in Maryland;
letters of administration on the personal
estate OF Francis r. Speake, late OF
Charles county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the sad deceased
are hereby warned TO exhi y the same
with the vouchers thereof, to The subscri.
her on or before the first day = April next,
or they may otherwise by la be exclud-
ed from all benefit of said tate. Given
under my hand this 3O.h daf OF August
ammo Domini 1924. Dc
sent 2 0W
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
Charles County Court,
March Term, 1894

nN application to the Judges of Charles
of James G. Moran of Charles county, tor
the benefit of the Act of Assembly for the
relief OF Insolvent Debtors, passed at No.
vember session, 1905. and the several sup
elements thereto, on the terms mentioned
therein "a schedule OF bis property and list
OF his creditors, on oath, SO far as he can
ascertain them, being annexed to his pes
tition; and being satisfied by competent
testimony that the said James q Moran
ba. resided two years Immediately prece-
ding the time OF his application in the
state OF Maryland; and being also satisfied
TIA, the said James G. Moran is in actual
confinement, for debt, and for no other
cause; and the said James q. Moran hav-
ing entered into bond, with sufficient Sc
curity. for bis personal appearance in
Charles;C County Court, to answer such alle-
cations as bis creditors may make against
hint is therefore ordered and adludged,
that the said James G Moran be discharged
from Imprisonment; and that by causing a
COPY of this order to be inserted IN some
one of the newspaper edited in the District
of Columbia. once week tor two months
successlvely, before the third Monday in
August next, he give notice to his credI@
tors to appear before the said Court at
Port Tobacco, in said county, on the SAID
third Monday in August next, for the pur-
pose of recommending trustee TOT tnelr
benefit, and to show cause, if any they
have, why the said James q. Moran
should not have the benefit OF the several
iosolyent laws Of this State. as prayed.
Test, JOHN BARNES, CPk.
july 10 Sm
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
For FREIGHT,

rH The superior coppered ship Pl-
ONEER, Eleazar Crabtree. mas
81 e.ry;es $40 hhds OF tobacco, or 1000
iti,'o NJ aoar, and will be readystor the re-
ps a,;oo Of cargo in tew'isys. Apply to
cepl'0' : VIM. FOygLE g. Co.
nm haus for safe. receiued By said ship
n"' from Liverpoo!,
1000 bushels coarse
$50 $50 ,ast sissa SALT
1900 bushels orFel coal
30 casks Bridgeport shad and her,
ping twiue.
.onf Y SIS r---fs
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
Pepper, sc.

'HlS day landing from the brig Acorn.
:, Jacob Lee, master. trow Salem-tor
s"s oy WIN. FOWEE d Go.
1oo bags heavy Sumatra pepper, en-
titled TO debenture
IL u tons ST. Petersburgh clean hemp
.s 81 cases salad oil
A, avOO pounds salt petre
'su landing from scbrNew Priciila, from
- Providence.
A., bales low priced brown shirtings
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-09
To Let.

kss The House and Store formerly
SfN occupied by the subscriber, on the
gssf corner Of Fairfax and King streets.
Sa< is considered good stand tor
ssy Kidd Of business, and will be rented
.sH to good tenant. For terms, apply
F" THOMAS L: MARTIN.
nov If