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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
The Paris papers of the 18th make

The Paris papers of the 18th make
no comment on the above article.
yMer. AdU.
Letters from Brazil, state, that the
Emperor was preparing an expedition.
to be commanded by Com. Taylor, to
take possession of the Portuguese COL
onies in India.
PARIS, Jan. 16.
Intelligence was received yesterday,
OF the death of Victor Emmanuel, King
OF SARDINIA and that the Pope was on
The recovery.
MADRID, Jan. 9.
BY Royal decree relative 10 the
Spanish Colonies, the Political Consti-
tuition is abolished, together with all
the Provincial and Municipal! Assem-
blies, and all officers which were Gre
ated under the Constitution. r.
The Constitutional Militia. are dis
banded. sir
The suppressed Converts are re-es-
tablished, with all their property. and
tndt winch was allendted shah be re-
stored.
CoNsTANTfNoPLE, DecsiO
The Refs Effendl, since the return Of
the fleet, has had conferences with
Lord Strangetord, and it is believed that
the Porte begins to take his advice rela-
tive TO the affairs of the ins1rrection.
The expedition sent from Malta to Tu-
mis-, to reclaim the Greeks captured by
c Barhary corsair, has created great
sensation here.
We understand passenger in the
Marcellus, who left Gibralter on the
goth ult. states that intelligence reach
ed that place the day before, ofthe i'm
portant success of the Greeks.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
worcfStfr:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1894.
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.

The effect ofth Caucus appears to have
been, to unite the friends of the other Candi-
dates in opposition to Crawford Calhoun is
already virtually Withdrawn, by his friends,
and we presume the same course will be pur-
sued with respect to Clay. Should this be
the case, the contest will lie between three
candidates, whose relative strength, with the
people, we believe, is fairly represented in
the annexed table, which We have been at
some pains to compile from the best authori-
ties in our possession.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
GOVERNOR COLES OF ILLINOIS.

Wv LRNOA NOAEo Vi ILLINOIS.
The last number of the Christian Observer
contains an interesting letter, addressed by
member OF the Society of Friends, at Phil.
belphia, to d gentleman, in England, on
the subject o, Slavery in the United States.
The following notice Of Governor Coles, OF
Illinois, is extracted from it.
EDWARD Coles is by birth a Virginian,
,ef good family, and was several years
private secretary TO General Washing
ton; and after acquiring considerable
estate in lands and Negroes, he retired
from business to enjoy the pleasures
and endearments ofdomestic life. But
there was in his mind principle which,
even though surrounded with all the
comfort, which outward circumstances
could bestow, disturbed his repose,
clouded the sunshine of his prosperity,
and troubled the calm erenity of his
life. This divine principle was plead
ing with him on behalf of his degraded
and oppressed Negroes and though he
clearly perceived the injustice and cru
city of slavery, yet the conflict between
a sense of religious duty and fee Iings of
-self-interest caused the disquietade to
which have alluded.
But his love of virtue and piety pre-.
dominated and as the laws Of Virginia
did not admit of emancipation, unless
the Negroes were removed from the
State, he determined to emigrate and
when settlements began to be made in
the then Territory, now State, ofIllinois,
he purchased lands, emancipated his
Slaves, and rem@ed them thither free
mon. He settled them on his lands. and
took up his residence near them, where
he might be conveniently situated to ad.
wise and protect them. His talents, his
extensive knowledge, and bis sound
principles and consistent conduct. soon
brought him into public notice. He
was rapidly raised through various posts
Of trust and honour, until he was ap-
pointed chief magistrate of the State.
The most liberal and enlightened views
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
ANSWERS

ANSWERS
To the Conundrums in the Spy of the
18th inst.
/. They come after T [tea.]
2. He is above doing a mean action.
3" The whale that swallowed Jonah.
a. Mo uosyllable.
S. PI ague.
6. He keeps ticking.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
A SEA ELEPHANT TAKEN.

PHILA. Feb. 90.
While young gentleman was cunning on
Saturday last, on the beach at the mouth of
East Chester Bay, about ii miles from New
York, he discovered something floating on the
water, which he at first believed to be some
drowned person, but on a nearer examination,
he found to be some marine animal, upon
which he pursued it for several hours, and at
last as the animal approached the shore and
extended its jaws, presenting frightful ap-
pearance to one unaccustomed to view the
monsters of the deep, he discharged his piece
directly in its mouth upon which it beloved
most tremendously, and became so furious
that it attacked and beat off the gunner's dog,
VIII" spung towards the animal the moment Il
was fred at. The gunner repeated bis fire
and the third shot proved mortal. Ithas since
been brought to this city, and proves to be
a Seq Elephant, weighing upwards Of 500
pounds, measuring about nine feet in length
lhls animal is rarely seen in northern lati.
tudes.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03

Since the result ofthe Congressional Caucus
is known, it only remains for the people to
say, whether their doings shall be confirmed,
or not. If management and intrigue are to
prevail, the Caucus nomination will be sup
ported, but if the will of the people prevails,
it win be Frustrated, There is no question,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03

Three young lawyers riding from
Bedford court, penn across the Ale
ghany mountains, observed an old Dutch
woman riding before them, with leg
each side of a dull horse, whose sides
she was continually pelting with her
heels. Said one of them 10 the others :;
" I'll ride up and have some fun with the
old woman" and on riding up observ-
ed that her steed was very lazy; eyes
pesure," replied the old woman, " be
pees chns like. the lawyers; he will
take fee on both tides, and go very
little after all.''
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03

continue to mark his character and con-
duct; and he now stands forth, in oppo-
sitlon to bob Houses of Assembly, in
defiance of much personal abuse, and
the probable loss Of office, the firm un-
daunted advocate ofliberty.
SINGULAR MARRIAGEs.--A circumstance
of some novelty in the annals of matri-
mony, occurred, short time ago at
Rugeley, in Stafordshire. 1t was the
union Of two couple, whose previous re-
lative CONNECTION was such, as to pro-
duce consequences, in the sequel, of a
most extraordinary and ludicrous de-
scriPtion. An old man, of the name of
Martin, of Longdon, aged seventy six
appeared at the altar with a young
girl of sevni4en, as his intended bride !;
while her sister, two years older, was
led thither ty the grandson of Martin,
aged 10. The curious results of these
alliances are as follow: The old man
recognizes a brother in his grandson,
and sister in his wife his spouse must
submit, how much soever against her in
clination, to the venerable epithet of
grandmother from her elder sister; and
the young man may address the damsel
Of ~, as his grandmother or sister, al
pleasure; while his wife may claim as
her just right, by reason of more mature
age, the submission of her sister, or to
be called upon to exercise all the re-
spectful docility ola grand-daug liter to-
wards her. Bells Weeklu Mess.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
To knoW rchether bed be damn or not.

70 knOW ieheFher bed be damp or NOT
After the bed is warmed, put glass
in between the sheets, and if the bed be
damp, in few minutes drops of wet
will appear on the glass. This is of
great consequence to be attended to in
travelling rs many persons have the
foundation of incurable and fatal dis
orders by sleeping in a damp bed.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03

Not certain as stated, but in no event for
Crawford.
Should Clay not be withdrawn, he will
probably receive the votes of Kentucky, In
diana, Illinois and Missouri, and possibly Of
Ohio, which will leave the relative strength
of the Candidates as follows;
JACKSON, So
ADAMS, 106
CRAWFORD, SO
CLAY, .. 80
That the votes in either case will be as
here stated, we do not presume to, say. We
only give what we believe to be The choice
of the people. How much effect, the intrigue
which will be resorted 10, will have, remains
yet 10 be determined. The Caucus men
claim Maine, Rhode-Island, Connecticut,
New-York, Indiana, Illinois and Mssouri'
and sometimes even Ohio, for the Radical
Chief. The Richmond Enquirer after giving
the result of the Caucus, and acknowledging
their disappointment in it, say, they do not
get despair, that States which have never been
calculated upon, may eventually give their
votes for Crawford. That every means, which
can be devised, to produce such an effect.
will be used, we do not doubt.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-03
WASHINGTON. Eeh. 90.

W AShINGIoN, Leu. IVs
From the Correspondent oflhe Statesman.
: " regret to state that Chief Justice Mar
shall last evening met with sad accident.
In stepping out Of his carriage, at McQueen's
boarding house, on his return from the Presi-
dents drawing room, he fell upon the pave
ment and dislocated his shoulder, and receiv-
ed a slight confusion upon the head surgi-
cal aid was Immediately called, and the bone
replaced; but the injury was so severe, that
his seat upon the bench will probably be va
cant some weeks. This is peculiarly unfor-
tunate at this time. as there are MANY impor.
tant causes upon the docket, and his tempo
rary absence will be great loss 10 the court.
BALTIMORE, Feb. "A.
BY the packet schooner Fidelity, from Cape
Mesurado, we learn that the colonist, gener-
ally were in good health and spirits. The ten
blacks, whom the United States government;
permitted to return to their native country last
October, had all through the care Of our a.
gent, and Richard Wilkinson, the interpreter,
reached their respective homes. The fathers
Of three OF them were trading at the settle
ment when the Fidelity arrived out. Their
mutual JOY may be imagined more readily
than described.
We are further informed of singular occur
ence concerning another of the ten. On their
landing at the colony, this man Immediately
met native, who had come down from the
interior to trade, and who was the very per-
son that had sold the now liberated man, as a
slave. He had captured him in war, and a.
greeably to custom, sold him as his own
property and Gas soon as convinced that the
free man disclaimed all intentions Of revenge)
accompanied him home.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
GNNEg u L. FAYETTE

Our coGntr, rmen in Paris, ce,ebra-
ted the anniver sary Of DER national In
dependence On the 5sh July, Gen. La
Fayette and Mr. Brown, our Minister
honored the company with their pre-
sence.
Mr. Irving ex minister to Spain, chair
man, proposed the health of La Fayette.
which he intrnduc cd with few appro-
pirate remarks, TO which La Fayette re-
piled as follows:
~ hen had last the honor of dining
with you in public, | expressed my anx-
Ious desire to visit the beloved soil of the
United Safes; the new manifestations
ofAmerican good will which have since
then received, nave induced me TO has
ten TO enjoy the happy voyage thither.
1t is with the most tender gratitude that
| thank you for your congratulations
aud your good wishes, under the pros
pect which have of finding myself in
a few days on my way to America. UNI
der the old flag OF our Revolution, fiber
ty and independence"
Gen. LA FAYETTE gave the following
toast: ITO the holy alliance of all the
friends ofliberty and equality, and may
the enemies of the cause of independence
never succeed in their intrigues to divide
where they cannot conquer"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

Premiums were awarded Isl, A Snodgrass-
Cd, NJ nunter. l. Long, NJ King-3d. | Van.
metre, far diligence and APPLICATION IN I
snodgrass, for neatness and good JehauiOur---
For flirting M I snodgrass lst, Myers I'd
Others whose names are not here mentioned,
are equally entitled to credit for the rapid pro-
gress made in learning, and met with the gene.
raj appreciation of the visitors The Second
Session will commence on the first Monday in
September next.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
THE WESTERN CANAL.

We have looked over one of the Col
lector's Books, (says the New York
Commercial Advertiser) from which
we find that up TO the Isl Of August,
the toll amounted TO one hundred and
thirty thousand six hundred and Sc.
venty two slollirs and Forty nine cents
Daring the same period last year, it
amounted 10 forty two thousad and thir
ty six dollars. and thirteen cents, leav
ing balance ofeighty eight thousand,
six hundred and thirty six dollars, and
thirty six cts in favor of this year. The
editor adds, ihereis no doubt that when
the carai is completed, the toll will be
not less than six hundred thousand dol
lars tie first year after. and there will
he always an increase in proportion 10
he population Of the counlry.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

BUFFALO, IN. W Aug s.--A detach-
ment of 14O U. S. troops, under the COM
mand of Capt WAGER, accompanied by
Lieuts. Harrison, Morton, and Morris,
destined for Green Bay and sault de
Ste. Marie, arrived in this village, from
Albany. on Friday las. The transport
tation of these troops gives additional
evidence Of the unusual facilities afford
ed the public of rapid and cheap car
rage, by way of the Erie Canal. TIE
whole detachment, with eight tons Of
baggage, was conveyed from Albany to
Roc kport a distance of $50 miles, in
fire days. by the Erie Canal Transpol-
tstion Company's" Line. The troops
and baggage all reached this village in
eight and half days from Albany.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
The LETTERS OF ERIL;

The LETTERS OF ERIL;
OR RUSSELL vs.. HuST.-At the
penIng of the Court OF Session IN New
York on Monday morning, Mr.. Max
well the District Attorney announced
to the bench, SHAT very ample time
having now elapsed, to enable the de-
iendant to obtain his testimony on the
charges published by the latter against
the Hon JONATHAN Russo ELL, he
should at the ensuing September term
BRING this cause 10 trial. Nearly two
years have passed since the prosecu.
tor consented to the issuing commis
SONS on the part OF the defendan, to
France and England The commits
sion TO France only. has returned.
Ii is understood that Mr.. Mulleu, the
surviving partner ofhouse alluded to in
dr. Hunts publication, is now in ,hls
state, where he has resided between
TWO and three years"
The termination of this suit will IN
all probability he male at proper time
10 effect certain great electloncerlng
and there is a possibility OF
IT'S operating widely differen, from the
a,culalIons OF some honest pollllclans.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

DIED, on Thursday last, at his re-
sidence in Jefferson county, SMITH
SLAUGHTER, Esq. worthy and respec-
table farmer of that county.
- at his residence in Buckelstown, on
the same day, Mr.. MICHAEL kERSs, an
old inhabitant of this county.
at Garrards Town, on Monday
morning Mrs. CLARKE, wife of Maj
Matthew j. Clarke, OF that place.
- on Tuesday, Mr.. PHILIP kisG,
an old and respectable citizen OF tn:
cosnty.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
The Board OF Engineers have finish
ed their first general reconnaissance OF
the Eastern and middle sections of
this great national design; and we
are happy to learn that no doubt as en-
tertaincd of ats Practaca6alaty.
Though much rough, rugged, aud
steep ground is presented along The ra
vines of both The Youghogany aud
Cheat rivers, yet, ii is said. no difficulty
has occurred SO great or SO appalling as
those which have been encountered
aud overcome on the New York ga
nal, especially on the Mohawk river.
The Board have been independent in
their labors; nothing has been permit
ted, we believe, for single cay, 10
1nterrupt them. Having made out in
strnctsons lorthe different brigades Of
engineers rdercdupon the work, they
lett here a few days since with view
10 examine the Monongahela TO Puts
Aurg, and thence proceed to the exam
iiIation ofthat section osthe canal " hcf
Is TO uniie the OHIO riger with Lake
E,ie, by the Beaver and Grand rivers
Nhrn this is complicated, 1t is un"rr
stood that the Board are TO JON the
pennsylvania Commissioners, at Pitts
"urgs and proceed with them 10 the eX
AlH'iaI'on OF ne Susquetantah, &c.
G mus Vi LsDerts lln.an, Pa1
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
- Cd 49,

-Four MSpection.-By late act
of the Common Council of the town
of Alexandria, 'orreeulating the Upper
alton of -four from The county Of Alex
andria, aud to prevent and publish
frauds IN the inspection and shipment
thereof, such changes have been made,
as have rendered advisable the follow
ing notice from the Flour Inspectors
at Alexandria:
To .uliera and Others ,vho send F2our 10 tie Torn
of .4erandia. C.t.
The undersigned, Flour Inspectors
for the Town of Alexandria, respect
fully suggests to you that the Common
Council of said Town having lately
passed a Law 10 regulate the Inspec
ton ADD Shipment OF Flour, with a
view to the improve ment of its charac-
ter in Foreign Markets--rn order TO
eff CT so desirable an object, it becomes
indlspe lsa |, necessary for Us to raise
the grade ABOVE what it is at present.
Guided by sense of duty on the
one hand, and The importance OF
the subject sought for on the other,
we feel it incumbent on US to act IN
unison with the aforesaid law--the pro
visions of which take effect from and
after first day OF September next, when
we shall commence raising our Inspec-
ton; and it will afford Us much plea.
sure for you to unite with Us in cffec.
ting this object
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

Anineffectual attempt was made on
The 81 ult by the prisoners confined
IN the Jail at Rochester, to make their
escape. After they had LEFT their cells,
they were met by the sheriff and a
number of citizens, who had volun-
teered their services on the occasion,
and successfully resisted.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

PIRATES-'rhe brig Dingleys,
from st. Thomas, on the Oath ultimo,
while comming through Sail Rock
p -ssagc, was pursued by two plratical
boats. hut discovering that the crew of
the ID hal small arms, sheered off
Shortly after sIoop of about IL tons,
with Is or 90 men, gave chase to the
ID but got clear OF her b, superior sail
ing.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

The "Shooting Match,n appointed to
be tried near Boonboro,' Md. did not
take place. We are requested to say,
that two of the banterers appeared
Daniel and George Marker,) but de-
clined trial Of skill with their oppo-
nent John Avis,) although offered their
choice as to amount, by the friends OF
the latter Harpsrs Ferry Free Press.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

FIrv.--We regret to learn that the
valuable Monocacy Merchant Mills,
belonging to Walter d. Kemp, in Ere.
derrick county. Maryland, were destroy
ed BY fire on Fridayla last. 1t is said Mr.
Kemp stood insured in Baltimore to the
amount of $4,000.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
THE TERRIER-The l.

THE TERRIEK-The list lieu
tenant and Is men Of this vessel. he
ing reported sick at Havana, it is
now stated to he the Beagle, on board
OF which the sickness prevailed, the Off
GERS and crew of the Terrier beng in
good health.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
gMG GAl21TGo
MARTINsBURG, Auc. 10. 1924.

In another part of our paper will be found
the address of Dr. Ayres. agent OF the Amer
can Colonization Society, to the people OF ne
United States. weinvhe the attentive Perusal
OF il by our readers
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
Caution.

VTAvlNC sustained considerable injury,
IL all persons are hereby cautioned agaiasi
fishing. fowling, or otherwise trespsssing o.
the lands of Mr. Josiah Flsgg, at present &C
cuped BY the subscriber, as he is determined
20 put the law in force az aiaat all persons tina
may be found trespassing in future
THOMAS e. FLAGG.
August l9,-3w.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

Alta public examination. of the pupils of the
Na.tinsburg Female Academy, held on the
9Th and 9Th inst the young ladies' distinguished
themselves in the several branches to which
their names are pre6xed:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
JOHN s. PoRTERrIEID.
PETER GARDINER,
DEPUTIES for Erosm.s Can't, Meri.6


N. E.-The undersigned win attend
at John Gregg's tavern en- the Isr Saturday i.
August and September; ut Robert snedgY i, -
Esq. ON the I'd Saturday in Angus, and SEQ
tember, and at Abraham MarIast's on tic 81
Saturday IN August and September. for she
purpose OF receiving Taxes and Fees from hssu
in his district. the bounds OF which are j fol-
lows. sBeginn,ng at William Burns 70 rd on
opeckon Creek, running with the road 10 ami
with tie Main street of Mar,,nsburg. up To
Burke street, with said street TO the ne rib end.
and from thence TO tbs mouth OF J.,rv Run.
With said Ran to tire head on North Mountain.
nd west with the top of said Mountain to
Boyd's Gap road, with ssid road 20 the mouth
q Mil Creek at Snaps saw Min, with said
Creek up TO Thomas Robinson saw mill dam.
and from thence with the 70 ad by George r.
verhNt's 20 the Morgan county line. The
Undersigned viii receive good merchandise
wheat, al the market prices, IN payment OF
Faxes and Fees, If delivered shortly at the
icaing,os NH
John S. poRrERrlELD. D. $.
July 20
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
RAG 8, RAGS.

U The highest price in CASH
will be gwen for clean Cotton
and Linen RAGS, at the Office
OF the Martinsburg Gazette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

Several very heavy rains and destruc.
tive hail storms have recently been ex-
perienced in different parts of Penns, |.
yanla.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19
Respectfully, &c
JAMES CLOUD.
A3IJAH JANNEY,
Flour In,

Flour Inspectors.
All Casks, containing Flour, are
required to be we'll seasoned, made
sreeably to law, and TO have plain
BRAND Marks. j. G.
A. j.
Alexandria, j. c. July, 1924
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

Commodore Jsmes Blrron, entered
Upon the dulles OF his appointment ON
"Wednesday last, a. Commanding OH
Ger al the Philadelphia station.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

John Zimmerman, accused OF the
murder oil MS daughter at Allentown,
Penn. has been tried found guilty, and
received sentence OF death.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-19

The Governor OF Tennessee has issu
ed hl. proclamation for converting the
Legislature of that state, IN orueI To
tx upon IA time for choosing electors,