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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24
WAsurseToN, MAY IS, i

WASHINGTON, MAY -, lSZas
The friends of Mr. CLAY adopted him in con.
sideration of political principle, public service,
and distinguished talent Upon a full consulta-
ton, with perfect knowledge of the facts, and
Just estimate of all the probabilities connected
with the question, they now determine to adhere
10 him steadily to the end
1t is due to him, to his numerous supporters,
and to the respectable states by which he has
been nominated, to make this declaration.
They were prepared to make any sacrifice,
the country the cause Off the country might de-
rnand. But his wthdrav al now could produce
no result, as his friends, in the electoral vote.
would divide; their weight would be lost, and
perhaps increase the doubt and uncertainty -
Ihe election must, in any and every event that
can be anticipated, come into the House of Re
representatives..
4 He is now sustained by a weight of influence
Equal to that of any other candidate; he has
tuore personal and polii ical popularity, and they
believe, can compete successfully with any man
In the nation
they now offer to the consideration of the
people the following candid statement of the re-
"tlge strength Of The parties--from which they
%'i be able to Judge correctly OF the views
n'Te'n taken. 1t is useless to disguise or misre
4 sent the fact. 1t is due 10 the subject ant
ule people to state the truth; and Eli othel
mem ,re disdsined.
g. 10 believed that Mr. ADAMS viii have 81,
S'a'es-- Maine, Massachusetts, New Hamp
81. N'''0''''u' any
~ r,a"iord will have three States-Virginia
VI 'Sroiha and Georgia-49.
p.,, ''' JACKSON will have four States
s,,n ''' w tennessee, Alabama and Mlssis
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

Mr.. CLAr Will have six stases--ohio, Ken
lucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Louisi.
ana--46.
1t is believed that New York, New Jersey.
Delaware, Maryland and South Carolina, have
given no decided Indication, and thai in these
the question is entirely open. Mr.. CLAr IS
known to have numerous influential friends in
each Of these States. His chances are equal to
any, and superior to some of the candidates.
IS They viii not speculate upon the probable
votes of those States--the changes tina, may
happen, the combinations that may be formed,
and the events that may intervene. But, after
the most dispassionate consideration of the. sub
iect, they are csndidly OF opinion'that Mr.. CLAY
will be returned to the Huuse Of Representatives.
To the wisdom of that enlightened body, it it
be unavoidable, they with confidence submit
his claims.
Entertaining the highest respect for the other
candidates, they will not indulge In any lnyidu
Gus comparisons OF their strength. But II may,
perhaps. be assumed, that il. from any cause,
MIR CRAwFoRD should not receive the vote Of
New Yosk--if General Jackson should not re-
ceive the support of some of the doubtful States
--ar If Mr.. ADAMS should not receive the vote
of New York-M Clay must be returned 10
the House, without calculating any ofthe contin
gent or probable events that may render that
event certain.
II, contrary to all probability. Mr. CLAY should
not be returned to the House, his friends, ha-
wing done their duty, win be able, by concen-
trstion, to control the event--they viii hold
in their hands the balarce--they will determine
between the opposing and conflicting interests
and secure to the country republican admin
stratiou.
Under all the views taken, it is determined
to recommend to his friends to adhere TO lin
steadily. and to await, with confidence and
patience, the issue now pending before the
people.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24
r ATl or JULYo

HvdE subscribers to the dinner to be given
Il in commemoration Of the 49th annivcrsa-
ry Of our Independence, are requested to meet
at the Bell Tavern. THIS EVENING. at six
O'Clock. to make the necessary previous arr
engagements. June "a
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24
InI8 aAz@TTJ3o
MARTINsBURG, June "a, 1924.

TOMS WATKINS, Of Maryland. (late Score.
,ary to the Board of Commissioners under the
Florida Treaty has been appointed by the Pre-
sident. to be Fourth Auditor of the Treasury,
Judge Van Ness having declined accepting the
appointment.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24
HALIrAx,(E. c) June A.

Melancholy occur eHce.--OD
Monday evening, the 9th ult Will
liam Lewis, an aged and respectable
inhabitant Of this county, went out of
bis house. quitting the company ofhis
wife aud children, and leapcd into his
well where he expired, and where he
remained until the next day.
Twelve passengers, men, women
and children, from Bernc, in Swift
zerland, arrived here on Saturday, in
the brig Sublime, from Hsvre Their
destination is Vevay, in the state Of
Indiana, where others Of their coun-
trymen are now located, engaged in
their primitive occupation, the cultiva-
ton of the vine, They are DESTROYS
of proceeding by the way Of Philadel-
phia or Baltimore, and may need help-
ing hand to assist them on their Jour-
ney. We fell persuaded, that no one
possessing the ability, and aware of
the righteousness and purity of their
character, would, willingly withhold
II. Their appearance in our streets,
in the pastoral costume OF their native
country, excited much interest and at
tention. Ii affords as much pleasure
to communicate the thanks ofihese in
terresting voyages, to Capt Siinson,
and the officers and crew OF the brig,
for their uniform kindness and atter,
ton to them during the voyage.
Charleston Courier.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

MARRIED, on Thursday last, Mr..
William .absi' to Miss .ann Faris, both
Of tins place.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Communicated for the Matt anal Intelhyencsr.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

NEW MUSICAL LANGUAG E. There
is now new system of tuition in rnu-
sic in Prais, which is all the rage. A.
M. Sudre teaches what he calls mu-
steal language, which is applicable to
every instrument. Persons of all ma
tons may, converse with each other
in music in this way, without the trou-
bic Of learning to speak language.
In one of Mr.. SIS recent course,
Turke upon flute, conversed for
half an hour with Frenchman, who
played the fiddle. The latter ofcourse,
knew the Turkish language upon prin.
ciple, but not word could he speak.
The system may be very useful il
generally adopted amongst we'll in
formed musical persons in Europe,
because we know it is easy to know
sufficiently of language to form phra-
SEES in the course Of a very few months,
but tina, it requires years to be able to
utter them correctly or agreeeably.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

Blind Dog.-A lad was recently
passing over behring's Bridge, when
a sudden gust Of wind took ofhis hat
and carried it some distance into the
water. The wind and tide were sweep
ing it rapidly down the bay and the
boy stood gazing upon the scene, and
lamenting his loss with tears; when
Mr. Winslow Glanced to pass that
way with dog which has totally
blind, by whose assistance he under
took to regain the hat; which he eff
fected by means of throwing stones
into the water, swan off and took the
hat in his mouth and brought II safe on
shore, to the no small qualification of
the boyand other spectators.
|. PortlGad argus.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

LAW OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
newspapers have fallen into the error of
supposing that the late act Of Congress
has changed the general laws in regard
to naturalization, so as to reduce the
required term of previous residence to
three years. This is incorrect, as will
be perceived by reference to the ac; it.
self, which does not alter the period of
probation, generally, but provides only
for particular class of cases.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

A communication from Dr.. Gates,
of Yonkers, of Westchester county,
N Y. states that lad of Is years of
age in that town, indulging in the prac-
tice of chewing lead shot, swallowed
some ofthe pieces, and was made Sc.
riously sick by the poison. After a
severe sickness of four days, the doc
tor was called to see him; and by the
application ofevery active means for
four days more, he succeeded in releiv
ing him, and his patient was recover
ing. The case as stated to US is more
circumstantial than is necessary for a
newspaper; but the object which the
physician has in view in publishing il
is imporiant-it is to caution others oil
the danger oftaking this kind of poison
into the stomach.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

We understand that orders have
been issued by the Navy Department
10 equip the United States ship of the
line NORTH CAROLINA for
immediate service, and that she will
bear the Pendent of Commodore
JOHN RODGERS.-Ibid.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-06-24

4 large assortment of Ladies' Leghorn Flats
and Straw Bonnets Gentiemen's and Children's
Leghorn Hats---all OF which shah be sold low
10 punctual customers
June %
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01
FOR THE GARLAND.
FRAGMENT.

re wa wandering IN yonder grave ward
when observed hcr--her eyes fixed upon the
ground and an air OF sadness painted upon her
couii'ehdhtf- htr pace was slow passed her
"hoo>erVed->he continued her way until She
arrived at 4 grave newly sodde,i Here She
paused, and raised her ewes TO heaven. but smoke
not She continued in this position for some
moments. then seated herself upon the grave
near which She had been standing. She was a
true picture OF grief-she seemed weary and
iati%ued with weeping. and then rested her arm
upon the headstone, and supported her wearied
head upon her death-like hand Iobserved her
attehu'ely, Tor she was dear to this heart At
length tear started in her eye, and observed
her bps IN motion. advanced within few pa
ces OF her, when heard her observe Here,
poor Jane. hes all that was dear to you: here.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01

beneath these cold and unfcelirg clods lies he
now he is cold; he is as ieess as the turf that
covers him; he feels not thy miseres, nor can
signs disturb his rest But there is still cheer
ing hope left for you YOU are not parted for
ever Death. YES, death, that friend of the mi
serable. shall unite YOU again In 2 world. where
sorrow is not known. and where friends never
part Yes. soon he will arrive, and thou Shalt
hail him as long expected messenger, who is
to guide you to him You weep for ilerg soon,
who viii heaye sigh when they hear these cold
clods sounding upon the coffin last farewell to
the worl' Oh! who will keep alive the turf
of thy grave with their tears, as have done the
turf that covers the grave OF my dear William y
A. She concluded tins sentence. She observed
me and sprung up if frightened APP
preached her. and offered her my hand She
took it, and seating herself AGAIN SAID, " Thou
art my friend: yes thou art the only one that is
left me. Thou wilt weep with me, for thou
knosvcst what it is to be afflicted Then taking
miniature from hrr bosom Look, sand She,
this /, all thai | have 10 remember him for
whom Weep-But, Oh why should weep
llr i happy-yr he is happy. He feel. none
OF the sorrows that weigh me down: But have
STAYED too long: must return. and try to be
cheerful for no one but Yourself knows Of my
-lirt No. dare rot let others know it." AZ
ter this, sir lrft me. and returned home, anx-
ions To KNOW tie history of her misfortune
NHEPHEPp9rpWN. THU RSDAY
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01

>FLft tn fun rHE GARIA<n.
\ Spn@htly writer espresso, hi, opinion Of
old maid, in the following manner:
:, an inclined to believe, that many Of the
>atlrlch a>per~ion- cast upon old maids, tell
more to their credit than i, generally imagined
Is woman remarkably neat in her person >
:" She Nill certainly b. an old maid Is She par
uculdrv rcsers ed toward, the other sex =. she
ha~ Al The circumstances of an OH maid Is
She frugal in her expenses, ana exact in her do
mc,nc concerns '-'> She is cut ont for an old
maid And if She Is kindly humane to the
humble ANIMAL about her, nothing can save her
from the appellation Of Old na In short.
have always found, that neatncs~, modc>ty eco
Monty and humanity, are tile never failing cha
ractrrstics of that terr'l FEATURE an Old
Maid n
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01
TIE PEECEpION.
FROM DIR GREGORY'S LEGACY

FROM DIR. GREGORY'S LEGACY
TO HIS DAUGHTERS.
Beware of detractlon, especially where your
own sex Is concerned You are generally ac-
cused of being particularly addicted to this vice.
| think unjustly. Men are equally guilty Of it,
when their interests interfere As your interests
more frequently clash, and as your feelings are
quicker than ours, your temptations to it are
tender of the reputation of your own sex. espe-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01

Taru w e look on t1lS as inc strongest PROOF
of dignity and true greatness of mind.
Show compassionate sympathy to miorn
nate women, especially 70 those who are render
ed 50 b, the william, OF men. Indulge secrr,
pleasure. | may say pride, in beng the triend~
and refuge Of the unhappy, but without the 81
nifty of showing it.
Consider every species Of nlrHracy in con
versation As shameful in itself and as hichF
disgusting 10 u, All double cutcndre is Of TIL,
sort The di>solutcncss OF mems education al
lows them 70 be diverted with a kind Of 81
which vet they have drlicacy enough to be-
shocked A.. when it comes from You.
mouths, or even when YOU hear it whout
pain and contempt Virgin purity is of such
delicate nature, that il cannot bear certain
II Ags without contamination, 1t IS always Ia
your power to avoid these No man but brute
fool will Insult a woman with conversation
which he sees gives her pam, nor WI he dare
to do it, il She resent the iuJury with becoming
spirit There i dignity IN conscious virtue
which is able to awe the most Shameless alpl
abandoned Of men
You viii be reproachrd, pcrhap, v,tnp'ud.
~ BY prudcry i, usually meant an aticctrten
Of dehcacy Now do not wish you to aiir.t
dehcacy; wish You to posses, It: at any ra;-
It is better to run the risk of being fought rt
culouS than disgusting
The men viii complain OF your reserve They
Will assure YOU, that lranker behaviour would
make YOU more anablc But trust M thew
are not sincere when they tell You 50 | acknow
ledge that on some occasions, it might render
YOU more agreeable as companions, but ii would
make you less amlable As Wpnru-an important
distinction. Of which many Of your sex are not
aware After all, wish YOU to have great ease
and oprnnc>, III your COM ersutlon, | only point
out some considerations which ought to regulate
your behaviour iii that respect
Have a sacred regard to truth Lying is
mean and dcspicabr wee have known some
women of excellent parts, who were so much
addicted to it, that they could not be trusted in
the relation Of any story. especially if it contain
ed any thing Of tile marvellous, or if thew them
selves were the heroInes of the tale This weak
ness did proceed from a bad heart. but wa,
merely the effect of vanity or an unbridled una
glnatlon DO not mean to cens,re that lively
embeltishment of humorous story which /,
only intended to promote innocent mlrth
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01
FOR THE GARLAND.
FRAGMENT.

The pistol trcmbed in his clenched hand-his
pale lips qnlvered-all his features were con
yulsed-deadlv hatred was visible in every ex-
preston Of his dark countenancc The deed
viii soon he DONE SAID he: 8 Stanley will soon
by 4 harmless enemy his last breath shall be
hrcathcd under my feet, if am lucky to night :,
my brave friends will rejoice when relate to
them the grand achIcvement-bu why docs my
hand trcmblr' | have done the like oft time,
betorc-surely mean spirited pity has not touch
ed this hcart--if 50, It's the first time What
ID care il he leaves lovely wife to mourn p
>hc is lorely--too lovely-but beauty looks
more enchanting in distress the deed must
soon hc done. Stanley is my dcadlic>t foe :;
thrice have ! narrowly escaped hi, Slaves. who
watched for me like blood hounds Hi, life shall
be nnnc this night But my hand Is too unstea-
dY now to draw a true trigger; 1T viIl be Stea-
dy presently" Thu, saying. he struck into a
dark thctrt The evening was such a, suited
wei hi~ gloomy soul. and seemed fit for deed,
~ darkness.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-01

lhe light wAs bri7 h'-,i> taprr> burned upon
the marble mantle piece Of the large room
Near tae bright fife Sat stanley and Iii, lovely
'4r. " le-,n love sad stanley. wc must
ilrn good watch, the h4aItes, monster would
pierce lily blessed bosom to be revcnscd on me. >
" isut, she replied. il Is horrd to take the lie
" (, l,llJ"-bcng in cold blood 10 set a watch
lor hmm As ihe shepherd Oft docs for the wolf
p"rhap, he would not harm thee il he could ''-
Ihr report Of pistol was heard. Stanley starr;
"a lr1in hi- scat, and flew from the room III,
iaIrpar.acr AT Supplied with horror and amaze
rent N;auIry soon returned \ He aimed at
my life, SAID he. but by tins act has lost his
oNn. Brush, the assassin and robber i at length
taken; and 1t now remains for justice to decide
his fate SEPTEMBER
NHEpHERDsTOWN
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14

SUPERIOR Sporting s. all other kinds,
- for sale by the subscribers.
EAGLE GUNPowDER, in CanisteTs' tor
Sporting.
Dn Points Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported. The differ
emit kinds of Eagle Powder are all OF the
same quality, being manufactured ny the
same process and of materials OF equal Pu'
rity--taey differ only in the size OF the
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made of
two sizes, thelargest grain being desIgDat-
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 oco asionaily put up IN
pound papers TO suit purchasers.
There are also 2 kinds oil superhpe Ia,
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting, one OF the size OF
musket powder, marked with the verbs
sDuck Shootaag' and the other as large, as
cannon powder, marked Sea Hoot'ng.
Also, Gunpowder kegs, warranted OF
the very first quality; OF the following
kinds-F glazed, FF glazed, EFF glazed,
F rough. FF rough, FFF rough.
A. c. CAZENOVE s. Co.
Alexandria, June u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14
This is to give Notice,

TNHAT the subscriber of Alexandra
L 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 varied 10 exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof to the sub
scriber, passed by the orphans court, on
or before the 7tb day of Ma ch next or
they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit no said estate; and those indebted
thereto, are required to make immediate
n,yment. Given under my hand, the 9TH
~ HUMPH. PEAKE, admir- OF
sept 3w Jonathan OWN.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14
Notice to Roadmakers.

TNHE board Of directors Of tie Fauquier
4 and Alexandra Turnpike Company
hereby give notice, that having prepared
the necessary funds for the extension OF
that road from Buck!and to Warrenton, a
distance of 8 or 8 miles, they will on Wed-
nesdau, the t1veaty,ninh day of Septem.
Der, 1924. meet at Warrenion (Fsuquer
Court House,) for the purpose OF selecting
the route, and
Lettingthe making Of The Road
to the lowest bidders The mode of con-
struciion, and the terms of the contracts,
will then be particularly made known; but
il may now be mentioned, that the board
is enabled TO gran. unusual facilities 10
contractors who may desire early pay
mems 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
(three of whom live near Warre0tonl Will
give any other information 10 bis power, ii
applied to- On the day of meeting the
board OF directors will dehnitively adopt,
the one or the other route as laid down IN
the plat. with such exceptions and provl-
sions a: may then be made known; and in
making this selection, they will be inHu-
enced in considerable degree by the ia
cilities which the land holders on the diff
ferent routes may be disposed TO afford -
As an Involvement to roadmakers at a
distance, il may be mentioned, that
further and considerable extension OF this
road beyond Warrenton ls contemplated.
AMI 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
10 contract for this road, will do well to
inform themselves of the mode adopted
for some years past in England and latter
". in some few inst nCes, 10 this country,
under the designation OF the Nc .Adnm,s'
plan. II is believed TO sbrIdge considera-
blv 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 had from the subscri'
Der. living near Alexandria, D. e.
J H HOOE President
of the Fauquier and Alexandra Turnpike
road.
sept7 1879
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14
New Books.

GtALDWELL's, CuIeo's First Lines OF
~ the Practice OF Pbysic; Thompson on
Varoloid; Mars5all's AMI Colonies; Trials;
SCOTS infantry Exercises; Cochrao's
Journey: British Stage; Captain Rock;
Daughter of Genus; Metsmorphosiss;
Nursery Morals; Ornaments Discovered;
Henry Miner; Eziles OF Siberia. Received
and tor sale by A. 7. KENNEDY.
0r y here may be found al reduced
prices, constant supply OF NEW PUB
LEGATIONS. aug 28-!aw st
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14
Notice.

TNHIS is to give notice that the suescrl,
Der hath obtained from the orphans
Court of Charles county, 10 siary'anu;
letters of administration on the personal
estate of Francis r. Speake,. late OF
Charles county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same
9Th the vouchers thereof, to The snbscrl~
her on or before the first day of April next,
or or thew us may otherwise by Law be e1 U
al from ali benefit of said estate. Given
under nv hand this 30:h day of August,
ammo Domini 1924. 80, cnr.1r
10 Sw
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14
Fine Teas.

FIne IcdSs
MTOW landing from the schr. Rose-ln-
y Bloom, from New-York,
Is half chest gunpowderl
90 catty boxes 90
25 catty boxes Imperial 4ess y. ,a'e
8 chests dyson ,n'eoi'a.,o"
5 halt chests do q nue. qua
6 10 catty boxes do h'y'
65 do do
3 half chests superior
powcbong do
tAlso, landing from sfoop Constitution,
I8 chests young hyson TEA. Tobacco
Plants cargo, of excellent quality.
For sale by SAML. MESSERSMlTH.
aug %
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-14
Notice.

VyHE subscriber having been appointed
u trustee for the benefit OF the creditors
of Samuel Snowden, an nsolvent debtor
hereby requires all persons indebted to
the said Samuel Snowden, TO MAKE pay
ment without any delay to him; or to sucn
oerson or persons as may be legally au'
borised by him to receive payment.
aug II NJ S. WISE, Trustee.