Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02

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MARTINSBURG, De. 2, 1924.
Yesterday was the day on which the Electors,
chosen to vote for . PresMeni and Vice Pres
den, of the United States. we're to meet at the
different capitols Of the respective states 20 give
in then votes. So far rs has beea ascertained
from the different states, we are oaiy enabled to
saw tha, Gen. Jackson and Mr. ADAMS go into
,he ho,se crrt.in--Betwixt Mr.. CLAY and Nj.
Cn,v,onp ia seme what doubtful which Of them
will. but rather incline to think that Vt win be
Mr.CLAr.
Congress meet on Monday next The Ma
: ,;onal IntelIigencer informs Us Of the arrival OF
q number of the members Of Congress at the
seat Of government.
TIE Usuchestcr Gazete.--It viii be seen BY
the following notice 10 the Public, that MIR,
John Heiskeii, former Editor of ,he Winches-
ter Gazette, has again resumed the duties as
such of that paper. MIR. Heiskell is well
known in this Valley as an able Editor:
TO THE PUBLIC.
ovn,rto circumstance which 1t would be
u,,recess. nv infinitely to detail, | am constrain
ed to resuL,e my editorial duties. most sin.
cerelv regret the cause which has led to this
event. inasm,lch as it has arisen out of the
n;sfortsnes OF on honorable and worthy man,
nv late predecessor. whose industry and per-
severance, amidst the most dsccuraging trials,
merited very different fate.-A foreigner,
and stranger to our habits, our manners and
our taste. Mr.-Jones had difficulties to en-.
counter which none but one similarly circum-
s,anced could readily realize; he has been I'M
able longer to bear w against them, and mas
In despair relirquished the establishment 10
me, under circumstances, which, however Sc
we're the loss to himself, have subjected me al
SO TO unexpected difficulties and embarrass-
ment. cannot conceal that take possession
of the establishment under very discouraging
circumstances.-A reduced subscription list,
and the withdrawal of the support Of many Of
the most valuable advertising Patrons consti-
tuto two of the most prominent land, to an
Editor, the most Interestingly items 10 the list
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expectedly assumed the perplexing duties of
an Editor, shall endeavor to render the Ga
xette worthy Of the support ofits former friends
and Patrons. and of the public generally; and
! take this occasion to assure them, however
disagreesble the fact, that, without their aid.
the establishment cannot much longer be con.
tinued
As an earnest of my pledge to render the
Gazette respectable and useful, il is my inten-
ton, az soon as the necessary Arrangements can
be made to enlarge its size.-To accomplish
this, press OF enlarged Size. with some adj
ditional t. ne, and other materials. will be re-
quired, this will consequently subject me to
considerable additional expense, an expense.
which, in the present deranged situation Of the
establishment, can hardly feel myself lustifi'
ed in incurriug; but. relying upon the Iberali.
ty ofoia friends and hoping for an accession
OF new ones, the contemplated change shall,
without hesitation, be made with as little de-
lay as possible.
1t may not be amiss here to remark that
very considerable number Of tlehnquents yet
appear upon my books; it would really serve
me essentially if their accounts were closed as
soon as possible; and most earnestly request
all who know themselves to be indebted either
for newspapers or advertising, to discharge
their arrearages without further delay.
shall at all times be happy to receive com
rnunica,i ions from Correspondents, provided
they be temporarily written and free from per.
s0naiities. JOHN HEISkELL.
Nov. ~.
0rThe names of several Of our friends who
had discontinued the Gazette, whilst conduc.
ted by Mr. Jones, have been replaced by US up
on our Subscription Books, and sent to them
accordingly. If, however. this should not be
In accordance with their wishes they will please
signify the same 20 us by letter o. otherwise.
Mammoth Hog--Mr John Findlay living near
this place, about ten days ago, killed hog that
weighed 500 lbs. twas not quite eight months
cd.
BARBaRITY EXPOSED.
From the Federal Gazette Of Non. %.
IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.-As this remnant
ef b arbsrism and the dark ages is still permitted
to re main dark spot on the glory of the free
inst; tutions of orr country--t may be we'll, &C.
casion ally, to devote a short paragraph to the
notice of the practical result OF this absurd