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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
FLOUR in New York, Aug. T..

Prices declining in consequence of the
general belief of fine wheat crops
" superfne, New York S 25 a 5 81.
Wheat, northern, l los, Virginia
l lO5, North Carolina 80 100,
Indian Corn sc a 45. BEEF, mess,
9 25 8 50. PORK, prime, IL a
IL 25. mess Is 25. LARD ii a IL.
BUTTER z a 10
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
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Charlesto,rn, August 4

CHdIeSt0tcn, HUgHSt q.
!Shannondaie Sprngs.-A number of
strangers have arrived in Town OF their
way to the Shannondale Springs, amongst
whom we have observed Commodore
Porter of the United States NAVY
We understand that large parties are
now on their way to thai place.
Repository
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

We have pleasure in Announcing
the arrival of Monsieur lie Baron de
Mareuil, Minister from France to the
United States He reached tbs city
yesterday, in the steamboat, from Nor
folk, where he arrived from Brest, in
the French corvette In Bonite. He
has taken LODGINGS, we understand,
at Willianlson's Hotel. Ibid.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

The U S. Schr Beagle--This yes
sci, which arrived a; the Quarantine
Ground, New York, from Key West,
has been engaged for about three
months in conveying numerous vessels
of almost all nations from the different
ports in the Island OF Cuba. We re
gre, to learn that her commander, lieut..
Montgomery, died on the Both ult. of
Cape Hatteras Three ordinary sea
men, the purser's steward. and boy,
had also put to sea; one OF them on
Monday morning last When the
Beagle left Havana The U. s. schr'
Terrier was there; all well on board
There were no other vessels at the
Island.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
wAsHINerov, July 81.

WASHINGTON, July 81.
the Populations of Indians, now at
the seat of government visited Gen.
MAson's Cannon Foundry on Wed.
nesday evening last, where they had an
opportunity ofseeing 81 FOUNDER cast
and of inspecting the boring machinery.
Ii was highly interesting to witness the
deep impressions made upon these red
men of the woods, by this exhibition
of fire and melted iron, and by the mu-
S OF the augers, as they made their slow
and difficult progress through the body
of the cannod. The whole was scene
of wonder to them; and that peculiar
faculty of concealing their emotions,
which the Indians exercise when strange
sights are displayed to their view, fur
nlshed but a thin veil over the inward
workings of surprise. One Of the in
terpreters requested them to look well
to all they saw, as they might, some of
these days, hate occasion to make guns
too. "Impossible," replied one Of them
that can never be.-
After the Foundry and its operations
had been well scrutinized, they were
invited into the second story OF the bor-
ing mill, where refreshments were serg-
ed out to them, cautiously prepared in
the form of sangaree, lemonade. sc. -
While this weaker sort of drink is bet
ter for the Indians themselves, j, serves
at the same time, to impress them with
a greater respect for those who present
it. Whiskey, or other strong liquor on
the contrary, though they preierit, leads
them to feel disrespect and contempt
for those who serve itupon them.
They left the Foundry about six o.
clock, to visit the Secretary of War, at
bis residence--lollowed by at least two
thousand men, women and children,
attracted by the stranSeness os their
costume--ii an almost entire nudity,
with painted heads and faces, may BE
called cosfame.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

The Commissioners Of the Navy
Board are ut present absent on tour
of inspection of the Eastern Navy
Yards. The President OF it, Com.
Rodgers, il is known. is to take com
mand Of the ship North Carolina. and
Capt. Chauncey, it is said, is to take
command ofthe Naval Station at New
York. The two vacancies which will
Thus be occasioned are expected to be
filled by Com Bainbridge, who, be.
ing the oldest Commissioner Of the
Board, will become Presidentof;i, and
Com. Jacob JONES' Nat Intel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

CP The Rev. Mr.. ALLEN OF Philadelphia,
will preach in Shepherd's-Town. on sunaa!
next, at IL O'Clock.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

On Sunday evening the asth ult, an
accident occurred at this place, Of a
nature peculiarly distressing to the wor-
thy family who are the victims of its
bereavement. A young man, named
JOHN HARRIS, a cooper by profess
sion. and formerly of Shepherdstown,
went into the Shenandoah, in company
with several others, for the purpose of
bathing.-It is supposed that he was
suddenly seized with the cranp, in SO
serious manner as to prevent him from
giving any alarm. He was accordingly
drowned. His unhappy mother who
lost in battle one of her aifectionate sons,
during the last war, and recently, by
sickness, her husband, is left in situa-
ton which renders her recovery very
doubtful We are informed that the
deceased had several sisters, who are
parakers of the grief which this alilic-
ting casualty has occasioned
Ha,psr's Ferry Free Press.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

The ship Boston arrived at Alex.
andria on Saturday last from Havre.
with ll9 passengers, comprising IS
families from Bern, one of the cantons
in Switze rlaDd They are chiefly
mechanics and farmers, and intend de
parting for a settlement which has been
established by their countrymcn in one
Ofthc western states.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

A new steam boat called the Cham.
bly, of50 horse power, l53 feet deck
and so feet beam, has arrived at Que.
bee. She draws but feet water, so
that she can navigate the shadows of
the Riche!leu. Another boa. is build.
ing for the same t,avigation.-ib.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

MARRLED-on the Sd inst. BY
the Rev. Mr.. Bum. MI. John Mayors
of this county, to Miss Viiet p. Gard
ner of Jefferson county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

A most cruel and unprovoked MUIR
der was committed on the 18th alt. by
NORMAN URroN, of Hampshire county,
Va. on the bodT of his female slave Fan
nv. Triton has made his escape, and is
now going at large. The governor has
offered a reward of $50 for his appre-
hension.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
AN INTRODUCTION.

Accounts from Bermudas, of the 9th
June, state, that Mr.. Charles r. Beach,
the editor of the ermuda Gazette, has
been compelled to leave that colony, at
the instigation of governor Lumley, who
first treated him with prosecutions for
libel, and afterwards suggested to the
attorney general more ,lorsi, though
not less sGect,tal mode, of driping Mr..
Beach from Bermuda, than that Of SIM
ply prosecuting him for the alleged Ii
bel He threatened to prosecute him UNI
der the alien act, (Mr. b. being an A.
merican) which, as justice is admins
tered there, at present, would have a
mounted to deportation from the colony
DEATH OF A KING.-A Jamaica
paper states, that his most superlstive
and gracious majesty, George Freder-
ick Augustus, King of the Mosquito
Shore, and Lord of Payais is said &c
have cut bis throat
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

In Newport, person, reduced from
affluence to poverty, by belljgerent
spoliatons, sold for trife. a claim on
Spain. He is since dead. Recently,
$4,000 have been awarded for his
cIalm-and the receiver has given half
TO the widow Nat Adrocutc.
Let the name of "thc receiver" he
published, that il may be honored as
it deserves.
National htelligencer
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

Commodore Barr on.-The Wash
ington City Gazette of Tuesday says,
8" Ii gives US pleasure to state, that Com
James Barron has been appointed to
the command of the Philadelphia Ma
val station"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

In the territory of Michigan, this
summer, several persons have been kill
led by.lightning, and some houses burnt
The deaths and confagrations from this
cause in different parts of the Union,
have been more numerous during the
present season than at any other within
the memory Of the Oldest living persons
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

A mercituI GoUernor--During the
last four months, say from the lst of
April to the Goth July inclusive, Gov
ernor Shulze of Pennsylvania, has par
doned 81 convicts. They had been con-
victed of the following crimes-Larre-
ny 10, burglary 8, robbery Q, assault
and battery ., horse stealing 2, passing
forged notes Q; and one of each of the
following crimes rape, conspiracy mis-
demeahor, murder Cd degree, forgery,
conspiracy to poison, and perjury.
T.. Y. Com. .adr.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

a meeting Of "many of the most res
pectable people of colour" of he city
of Richmond, Virginia, took place on the
9Th inst. in relation to emigration to
Hayti. A resolution was passed which
states that the meeting received with
much satisfaction "the humane and We
nv liberal invitation of the President of
hayti."
A public meeting has been held in
Baltimore on the same subj ect, atwEich
il was resolved that it was ''expedient
TO form an association for the purpose OF
aiding and promoting the emigration OF
the free people of colour as contempla-
ted By the constituted authorities Of
Hayt." The association is denomina
ted The Baltimore Emigration Socie
~" t.. fifteen gentlemen chosen as
managers are among thu most respecta
Die Of baltimore,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

TERMINATIoN OF SLAvERr.--The Pc
Rod fixed by law for the termination Of
slavery in the state of New FORK, is the
ath of July, 1927. According to the
census of 1920, there are e9,2T9 free
persons Of color, and io,osa slaves in
that state.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

BELFAST, Jolly 9S --0n Sunday
last, about / o'clock, P NJ. Seth Ell
lot, Esq. OF Knox, was found lying
npon bed with his throat cut ~ a
shocking manner, and a child on the
same bed with its throat cut from ear
to ear, aud entirely liieless, A bloody
razor was found on the hearth Me-
deal assistance was immediately call.
ed and Mr. Elliott is thought to be 10 d
tar way 10 recover. A coroner's in.
quest was called in the afternoon oil the
same day upon the body OF the child,
and we understand the verdict is wil-
iu' murder by its father Some sup
pose Mr.. Elliott was afflicted with men.
tal arrangement. We refrain from
more particulars and every thing cal
culated to excite the feelings, OF which
much is atioat, as Mr.. Il. will undoubt-
edly be held to answer for capital
offence.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
CHEAP GOODS.
WE ARE STILL RECEIVING
GOODS
from Philadelphia & Baltimore.

WHERE one Of the arm has been fytt
~ nearly the last four months, selecting
with ereas care GOODS to complete our sssort.
men,. y IS now very complete, comprising
nearly every article IN use in the valley. We
those wishing to purchase.
LANE 8. T0TTSEE
shepherds,cwn, Augusts
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
I House and Lot

Of ground in Berkeley county, situstes
near Newkirk's Mil on the Potomac fiver.-r
HIS property has been generally occupied as .
tavern Such title as is vested in me as Trustee
WIZ be made. which is presumed to be good.
EDWARD LUCAS, jun. Trustee.
August II, 1924
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
Take Notice.
Trust Sale.

RY virtue Of a Deed Of Trust, executed ID
II the subscriber by Samuel Dougherty. bear
ing date the 9Th day Of November. 1919. and
duly recorded IN the Office of the county court
OF Berkeley, shall for the purposes thereir
mentioned, on Saturday the 2sth mat. fAue y
proceed to sell. on the premises, to The highesu'
bidder, for cash, 4.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

The Harrisburg Chronicle of the 10th
ult. states that the young Messieurs Gal
latin have been kicking up dust "a
bout the Presidential election in Fay
cite county. The elder Gallatin, Job
serves the editor "has made more out
of his democracy than any other indiyi-
dual in the nation. He acquired riches
in Offices from which every one that has
filled them before or since has retired
poor; and this is fact that will be no.
ted BY the people at the election. As
he has waxed rich his arrogance has in
creased. and he left France for the pur
pose of taking upon himself the duties of
the second office in the nation, and up
on contingency the FIST The people
however have voice in this business;
and neither his intrigues nor the med
ding of Bis progeny will bend them to
his purpose. This soil can raise presi-
dents and vice-presidents of ITSELF
We have no occasion to resort to Gene
va for our first officers, as the English
have been obliged to go to Germany
for kings
In this we most heartily concur, and
trust the day is far distant when Swiss
adventurer shall be placed over the
heads of many ADLER native citizens.
FreemdD's Jour.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

DAviD's Picture of Mars Disarmed
by Venus OF which we published a
description some time ago, has been
purchased by an English gentleman
for go 600 irancs--about ,S12 900.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

Mr.. Murry, bookseller, of London,
has given Washington Irving 1900
pounds sterling for the copy right of
his new novel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12


The wreck oflhc English brig Jes-
Sc, which sailed from Three Rivers
IN December last. bound to Liverpool
was Lately discovered on the shore Of
an island near Cape Breton. The
passengers and crew, 26 in number,
were all lost Eleven bodies were
discovered about half mile from the
wreck, & t supposed they must have
persisted BY the severity OF the weather,
as some provisions were found. The
passengers who left Three Rivers III
the Jessie, capt M'Alphine, were
Donald M'Kay, NJ. FORBES, MIR Lowe
Mrs. Williams, and two of her family.
AI5uny Demo.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12
ARnlvAL OF THE Frrycn MINISTER

ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH MINISTER
On Friday last the French Corve,t
Bonite, of % guns, Capt. freeman.
vile, 81 days from Brest, arrived in
Hampton Roads; with Baron de Ma
REUIL, Minister of H. NJ. G. MAies
~ the King OF France, to the Govern
ment ofthe United States. and his fl
mily; MIR. LABoRIE, Secretary OF
Legation, and the Count de CANSAx
ana Mr.. + be SoNTAGUE, attached
TO the Legislation. The Baron, with
his family and suite, came up to town
on Saturday night, and took lodgings
at the Exchange. We understand
they will leave here this morning in
the steam boat Potomac, for Washing
ton.-Norfoik Beacon
There is no article of the late foreign
intelligence which has more impor-
tant bearing upon this country, than the
repeal by the British parliament of the
law heretofore enforced with great RI
gour, which prohibited all africans from
leaving Great Britain or Ireland. The
repeal of this law at the present mo-
ment comes auspiciously in aid of man
uiacturing interests of the United states
and some of the particular branches of
domestic industry which have anguish
ed from want of knowledge onl, to be
acquired by experience, will now re-
ceive such aid as will insure success.
full competition with any manufacture
ing country in the world. 1t is a fact,
that we already manufacture certain
goods much better IN quality than Eng
land produces, particularly cottons sui
ted for home consumption and the South
American markets; and now, with the
operation of the tariff and an influx OF
experienced artizans, there cannot ex-
ist a doubt of our being able, if true to
ourselves, to supply the New States of
this vast continent with articles not on
ly superior in texture, but at as cheap,
if not cheaper rate, than any other
power. Should even the price deman-
ded by each in the South American
market be alike in amount, the article
from the United states will be the
best. Bait. Fad. Gas.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

In the last Hagerstown Torch Light.
we find an account given by one of the
party, of visit to the Black Rocks, of a
scene of remarkable grandeur in the vi
cinity of that town, which, we should
think, would invite the steps of many
of those who traverse the upland coun-
try in search Of pleasure or of health
The description Of the scene concludes
thus +:
"Mr. Jefferson, l think, has said, that
a view of Harpers Ferry is worth voy-
age across the Atlantic. In my hum
bic est nation, the view which is pre-
sented from the Black Rocks, is worth
as long a voyage as that of Harpers
Ferry. These rocks lie about eight
miles from Hagerstown. in southeast
ern direcHon-the distance of their
summit, by the circutious route along
which horsemen may conveniently ira
vel, is about ten miles,"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-12

Suicide.-Mr. Bedinger, aged 20, who
lived in the neighborhood OF Perkins's
red mill. was found hangingin the porch
of his house on Friday morning last
lie had been labouring under a mental
arrangement for some time previous.
Winchester Republican.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

Joy scatter'd roses, while
The happy slumberer sunk in calm repose
In Deaths embrace-e'er love withdrew his smile
And scap'd those chilling blghts the heart too Offer
knows.
Yes! alive know must die
Since none can tell the exact appointed hour.
Why need it cost the virtuous heart sigh.
Whether death crush the oak, or nip the opening
howr?
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
THE MEDLEY.
4 O.aksr's I.tter to his Matchmaker.

7 herewith send thee my pocket-clock, which
greatly stsndeth in need Of thy friendly correction,
the last time he was at thy friendly school, he was
M w.ys reformed, nor even in the least benefited
thereby for perceive, by the index Of his mind,
that he is liar and the truth is not in him that his
motions are waverng and irregular that his pulses
are sometimes very quick, which betokeneth not
an even temper at other times it waxeth slug
gsh. notwithstanding I frequently urge him.
that when he should be on his duty, thou know
est his usual name denoteth, find him slumberins
and sleeping-or, as the vanity of human reason
phraseth it, catch him mapping Hence, am in
duced to believe he is not right in the inward man.
Examine him, therefore, and prove him, beseech
thee, thoroughly, that thou maycst, by being well
acquainted with his inward frame and disposition,
draw him from the error of his ways, and show him
the path wherein he should go. 1t gricveth me to
think, and when ponder thereon, l verify of
opinion that his body is foul, and the whole mass
corrupted. Cleanse him, therefore, with thy charm
ing physic, from all pollution, that he may vibrate
and circulate according to the truth. will place
him for few days under thy care, and pay for his
board As thou requrestt In thy last thou chargest
me with one eighth of pound, which will pay
when thy work deserves it. entrcat thee friend
John, to demean thyself on this occasion with
right judgment, according to the gift 7phch is in Thee
and prove myself workman thar need not be aslam
ed And when thou layest thy correcting hand on
him, let it be without passion lest thou drive him
to destruction. Do thou regulate his motion for the
time to come, by the motion of the light that ruleth
the day, and let him learn from that unering guide
the true calculation of his table and equation and
when thou findest him converted from tie error of
Ms ,eays, and more comfortable to the above-men
toned rules, then do thou send him home with
just bill of charges, drawn out by the spirit of mode
ration, and it shall be sent, in the root of all evil to
thee n
FASHION.
Louis XVI. abiding to change in the fashion of
head-dresses, which was brought about by the ap-
pearance Of an English beauty at Paris said, some
what petulantly-"I am, l confess, piqued to see,
that with all my authority in this country have ex-
claimed SO long against high headdresses, while no
one had the complaisance to lower them for me in
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
Yes! oil we know must die


how'r?
FROM THE EUROPEAN MAGAZINE.
THE GIPsY's WARNING.
Hark yonder bag that mutters as she goesf
Vie deals II charms-can read the Book Of Easa
Ind tel tAAt future with unerring skill:
)ns Of the Gypsy tribe, whom maids consult,
,then sitter spoons are naissing-or 1rhen Lore
Beats an aLarum in their tender hearts.
Beneath yon hedge saw them stand,
The Gypsy held the maiden's hand;
And as its lines she paused to trace,
She gaz'd upon an anxious face.
mark'd them both, the moon was high.
And pure and cloudless was the sky;
And as listened in the shade,
The Sybil thus ADDRESSED the maid
Maiden, thou would'st have told to thee
The secret of thy destiny
Then ON this palm now PLACID in mine,
For thee I'll read each mystic line.
lis fair hand-a farcr one
These aged eyes ne'er gaz'd upon
But, all these signs too we'll betrav,
That clouds will cross thy summers day
This is the line Of hope-and this b
Shall be the mark Of love and bliss,
But that it ends abruptly here--
Oh maiden thou hast much to fear
A dark ey'd man will cross thy way,
Thy guileless bosom to betray3
And he will use his honied tongue
TO win thee-beautiful and young .
Maiden-what means that boiling sigh
Thou hast already met his eye;
Thy ear hath drunk his accents sweet,
Unconscious Of their deep deceis
sec It's so-thy check is pale,
Thou dost not like to hear the tale;
But thou his proffer'd love must spur,
Or thine will meet base return
Thou hast pure and polish'd brow,
lis lovely in TIE moonlight now
Thou hast an eye beneath whose lid
The softest light of love is hid
So much the worse, for can trace
Upon that pure and polish'd place,
Whose whiteness shames the teatll'ry snoa,
Ere yet it touches earth below,
Impassion'd thong ts-fond hopes and feeling
A soul awake to Loves revealings;
A heart that doated and believed
Was Observation-Disclosures deceivedi
Weep not-weep not-but steel thy soul
Against deceitful Loves control
His power once rooted in thy breast
Then farewell happiness and rests
Maiden-my skill can only see
Thus far into thy destinys
The rest remains conceal'd from view,
Behind yon canopy of bluee
The Gypsy paus'd-she maiden sigh'd
A heaving sigh she turn'd to hide
Then slow and sadly bent her way
To yon low tenement Of clay
While mutt'ring words of magic power,