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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-13
NAVAL PEACE ESTABLISHMENT.

(coNcLUDED.)
The following proiet of bill is the most material
nf the Documents accompanying the Secrctary's
Report:
For tie reorganization Of the Naral Establishment.
BE ii enacted the Senate and House Of Repre-
Senfafiues of the United States of .4merica in Con-
gross assembled, That the Naval Establishment shall
consist of not less than the following grades and
number of commissioned and warrant officers, viz (:
Vice Admiral, 10 Chaplains,
Rear Adnirals DO Pursers,
) Commodores, 40 Surgeons,
25 Captains, Sc SURGEONS Mates.
% Masters Commando, 400 Masters Mates and
Midshipmen,
l49 L;cutenants, 26 Boatswains
81 Sub-Lieutenants, 26 Gunners,
10 Masters, Is Carpenters
lind De II further enacted, That whenever i'm IN,
opinion of the President of the United States the
interests of the country shall require greater num-
her of commissioned and warrant officers than is
provided for by the preceding section, he shall be-
and hereby is, authorized increase the number in
each grade, so that the same shall not exceed the
following, viz:
Vice Admiral, So Chapans,
Q Rear Admirals, CD Pu :scrs,
Commodores, 81 Surgeons,
~ Captains, lO2 Su geons Mates,
25 Masters Commandt, 8II Masters Mares and
Midshipmen,
SoO LieutenantS, 30 BoatswainS,
.3 Sub-Lieutenants, SO Gunners,
70 Masters, 46 Carpenters,
10 Second Masters, 43 Sailmakcrs.
ind be 1t further enacted, That the number of
petty officers. searnen, ordinary seanen landsnen
and boys to he employed in the navy shall be regu-
lated by the President of the United States, accord
ing the necessities OF the public service may re-
quire.
And be 1t further enacted, That the pay and emo
luments of all flag officers, and persons acting as
flag officers, and the pay and emoumcnts OF persons
attached to flag officers, when in actual service
shall be as follows, viz:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-13

.7,sd be IL further enacted, That when Il far off
Ger shall be appointed commander in chief of a fleet
or squadron, tyr when flag officer shall succeed to
the command in chief of fleet, or squadron, upon
foreign service by the death resignation of his STU
perior, ne shall receive double rations while acting
as such.
find be 1t further enacted That, whenever cap
tain shall be appointed commander in chief of a
squadron, he shall such distinguished pendant
as may be directed, and shall receive double r,tons
while he is authorised to wear such pendant as
mander in chief.
.4Y,i be ii further enacted, That a captain sur
ceeding to the command in chief of fleet or squad
ron upon foreign station by the death or resigna-
ton of his superior officer shall be entitled to the
same pay and emolumcnts, as "A captain appointed
TO the command in chief of fleet or squadron so
long as he performs the duties of that siuaton but
he shall hoist Distinguishing flag pendant, that
he was not previously authorized TO wear.
INT be At further enacted, That the increase of
pay and cnolumcnts to captain, acting as captain
of heet,-to lieutenant acting as flag lieutenant
and to- a surgeon when acting as surgeon to
feet, shall only be allowed when those officers are
actually employed in those capacities in a feet or
squadron.
.d,sd he ii further enacted, That the paw and emo
luments Of secretaries snail only be allowed for the
time when the respective officers to whom they NAV
be attached shall be entitled 10 receive the pay Of
active service.
.41d be IL further en1cfci, That seven per centuno
Of the nett proceeds of all prize money, lawfully
accrung to the officers and crews Of the vessels Of
n squadron, acting under the orders of any of the
flag officers Of the squadron, shall belong to- and be
divided, as hereinafter directed, among the flag Of
hcers of such squadron: Provided, their flags arc
fyinr within the limits of their station, when the
capture is made.
INT be ii further enacted That, if there are but
two flag sSsszs entitled to share in the same cap
tt - .pr senior officer shall receive two
Inferior, ono third part of the
q c more than two flag officers
hyperion or senior officer shall
remaining half shall be
be others.
= Ed, That captains, when
& IS or s1uadrons shall be
s. e Pr all captures made By
- 6 - :S while they continue to
~ = ~ within the limits of their
as captains in all other
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-13

Unless entitled to more by length cfservice Ir
that case, his annual amount of pay and rations
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-13

Ind be ii further enacted, That thc annual COM
pensaton to the officers attached to the navy yards
and navy hospitals in lieu of all other pay and
emoluments whatever, house rent or quarters ex-
ccpted, shall be as follows, viz:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18


the 9th inst. at Richmond, and appointed an
Electoral Ticket, composed Of the following
gentlemen, viz
The Hon. Francis T. Brooke
Mordecai Cooke, Esq.
Col. Edward Pescud,
Maj. John Goodwynn,
Col Addison Powell.
DR.. Samuel Peasants,
Richard n Thweatt, Esq.
William Campbell, Esq.
Col Thomas II. Wooding,
H.. Charles Cooke,
Aschibald Bryce, u. Esq
Coz. Richard Jones,
John Goodall, Esq.
Col. Austin Smith,
Robert L. Madison, Esq.
John Marshall, Jr Esq.
Daniel Morgan, Esq. 4, -,
DR.. Robert Rittenhousa BaHteny
Col. William Carson,
Moses II. Mann, Esq.
Hugh Caperton, Esq.
Henly Chapman, Esq,
Daniel Stringer, Esq
Isaac Lefiler, Esq.
The following gentlemen are named as the
Central Corresponding Committee, to witt
Hector Davis. Carter Harrison, Archibald Ro.
bertson, VIM. G. Pendleton, John G. Moseby.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

ERWe are authorized to'state to the
freeholders of Berkeley county, that
Mr.. WILLIAM GOOD will serve in
the next Legislature of Virginia, if e.
lected, r.
HWe are authorized to state to. IL e
freeholders of Berkeley county, thatCol,
EDWARD COLST0N viii serve in
the next Legislature of Virginia, if cleo
ted.
give are authorized to state to the
freeholders OF Berkeley county, that
Capt. ISRAEL ROBINSON will serve
IN the next Legislature of Virginia, il
elected.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18
From the National Intelligencer.
IN Important Tietr of tie present stcts O
tie Presidential Question.

The election must come into the House Of
Representatives unless either New York or
Virginia, during the present, session OF their
Legislatures, should make an unequivocai; de-
elaration in favor of Mr.. Clay. Such decla.
ration in his favor. made nv either Of those
states, would in its direct effect, and in the con-
seqiencrsit would draw sitter it, probably ensure
the popular election of that gentleman Made
in favor Of either of the other candidates,
similar consequences could not be so GER.
tainly anticipated whafever may be the de-
gree of probability of such declaration by
New York or Virginia, diripg the present ses-
sion of their respective Legislatures. 1t cannot
be certainly counted upon. And the estmates
which are now intended TO be presented, are
prepared upon the supposition that no sucn
declaration, in favor of Mr.. Clay. may be made.
Twill begin, by surprising that Mr.. Calhoun
VII no longer be pressed upon the public at
fention; that seems inevitable from the course
OK events in Pennsylvania. The circle ct COM
peuhon may be then considered as limited to
Mr.. Adams, Mr.. Clay. MIR. Crawford, and
Ieneral Jackson. Three of these, only, can
come before the House of Representatives.;
and, consequently, one of them must be exclu-
ded, since that House is restricted BY an
amendment OF. the constitution, to choice
of one OF the three highest The three high.
est will be, lst Mr. Adams, Mr.. Clay, and
Mr. Crawford, or. 2dIy, Mr.. Adams, Mr. Clay
and General Jackson. or. 5dly. Mr. Crawford
Mr. Adams. and General Jackson, There is
believed TO be no other probable association
of the three highest candidates. In endeavor.
ing TO look into the future. and 20 ascertain
probable results. ! will consider the question
under two aspects. First, that of the states
which may be supposed, certainly. TO have in
d'eated their preferences; and, secondly, those
states which are yet doubtful and uncertain.
IT, with regard to either of the candidates,
any STATE may be arranged under the FIRST class
whose determination may be, BY some, yet
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

dee.aed or coni3ered queskionasae, The remark
win be fOund to be equally applicable. in re-
ference to other states, sssig ned 10 other can
didates, 50 that, upon ths vhair, these SUP
posed uncertainties wi neutrahze each othsr.
In determining this disposition of the states,
all the evidence before the public is employed,
without depending upon the known or oresum-
ed sentiments of the members Of the present
congress- vilick ought 20 be regarded and
esteemed only as constituting part Of that
evidence. si
The states, which ara believed TO have mani.
Tested their intentions With sufficient certain.
ty TO Justify their being osssed under the frs,
head are, Maine, New Hampshire, Masses
cbusetts, Vermont, Connecticut; Rhode Is.
land. ohio, Kentucky, Indiana. Illinois, MIS-
souri,, Tennessee. Alabama, Pennsy lvanis,
Virginia, North Carolina. and Georgia. a.
mounting, in number, to eighteen. The votes
OF these states may BE estimated rs follows
To Mr.. .sdt1m.--sraine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts,, Vermont, Connecticut
and Rhode Island, composing an sggre-
gate vote of - 81
To Mr. Clny--ohio. Kentucky, indiana. III.
nois, Missouri, and Louisiana, presenting
an aggregate vots OF 90
To General Jackson Pennsylvania, Ten
nessee, and Alabama, an aggregate vote
of a.
To Mr.. Cra.sfard-virginia, Sorth Ca
rolina, and Georgia. an aggregate vote
of As
Secondly. AS Ia. the states which are sup
posed to be doubtful and uncertain: they are
New York, New Jersey. delaware. Mary
land, South Carolina. and Mississippi. With
respect to them, the total amount of their
votes, being divided equally between the a.
bove named candidates, would leave them in
the relative position above exhibited; and con-
sequently Messrs Adams, Crawford and Clay
would, on that suppositioD, be the three highest
that would be brought into the House of Re-
representatives. But the state Of Information is
such as to enable the public to make better
copjectura disposition OF these six states, than
such an equal allotment OF hlem would pre-
sent. The whole current of reoen, intelligence
lustifes strong belief, that the vote Of New
York will be gwen to MIR. Clay It IS proba-
BILE that that Of New Jersey will be gwen to
Mr.. Adams. that of Delaware to Mr. Crawford;
the vote OF Maryland will be much divided.
1t is certain that Mr.. Clay will receive the vote
of the two upper districts, and probably morei
Gen. jackson will III all probability get that
of Baltimore, The rtsdue may be presumed
TO be equally divided between the fodr cand-
dates South Carolina iuctines TO Gen. Jack.
son and Mr.. Cay. Let it be supposed. that
the ,nsiu erAtoH Of that being the state Of the
Generals nativity, may determine the dIrec.
ton of ts vote to him. Mississippi is equally
claimed By the friends of General Jackson
and Mr.. Clay. Let it be supposed, that its
suffrage shall be bestowed on the General
Assuming these data, as TO the SIX states which
are supposed to be doubtful and uncertai and
adding their respective votes TO those OF the
states believed 10 be certain let US see what will
be the result. 80 <.-.t. ,i
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

ME defendants Joseph Ford and George
snvers, not having entered their appear.
ance, and given security according to the act
OF assembly and the rules Of this court, and il
appearing TO the satisfaction Of the court thar
they are not inhabitants Of this state-I i.
Ordered, That the said defendants do appe.r
here on the second sionday in June ne XII .na
answer the bin of the plaintiff, and that 4 cow
of this order be forthwith inserted far tro
months successfully IN the sfartinsbury r.,
zette, and he posted at the door of the cour,
House of this county.
A Copy-Teste, = .fsf II y 4,
D. HUNTER, C. B. C.
I!arch Is. 1924 On -. Ill
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

HAvTNGrehrned from the city where we
i i have been for SONS time selecting with
the greatest care. a choice assortment OF sea.
sonable Goods. which we have now opened, and
mvite our customers and the pubic IN general
70 call and see. Many Of our purchases we're
imported within The last three weeks, and arc
entirely new an, well worth the attention OF
all those who wish 10 purchase
HANDSOME. rAsHlo.ABrr. Arm cflyAP
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

We understand that Edwin Dun,
can, Esq (receptly in the Senate of Va.)
has been nominated by the President as
the u $. Attorney General for the Yves.
tern District Of Virginia Tin the pace
OF the late Mr.. .Beeson)-aad that his
nomination has been unanimously con-
tirmed by the Senate ofihe U. >.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18
ARTlULRSo

Our assortment consists in part Of
Cloths Cassimcres Cassinet,s
Vestings velven S Cords Coatings
BaiTe Fiannels Bombazines
Figured. plain. and twilled Bombazstts
Nsnkeen Grape Rohes
Nankeen and Canton Crapes Italian Crapst
Figured Silks Italian Luaring
Ssnshaws. Florenees, and sarsneits
Sattins., Ribbons, and Brsids -
Cinghsms French and English calicaA
Irish. scotch, Russia and German Linens
Steam Loom and Cambria Mmsllns
hook. Null and Jaconett Muslins
Real I6iia Null and Book Mullins
Swiss Muslins
Worsted. Silk and Cotton Hosiery ~
Shoes and Gloves q handsome sssortment) Il
Domestic Shrtings aad Sheetings. half and
whole bieached bed T,ckings
Flax, flax and tow, and tow Linens
:. Hardwara
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18
Public Sale.

1--WE Executors public <als Of the peroa<z
a. property OF John Baker, deceased, Wa
postponed Nnfil "a
Friday, the 10Th Of this month,
when will BE sold to the higheR bidder. nx
credit ef s;nc months. on all AIMS exceeding
i've :loilsrs,thc purchaser giving bend with ape
proved security. great many valuable articles
enumefated IN part as follows; II
a valuabIc Lao Lsbrary,
A Miscellaneous Library, consisting of many
valuable Historical and Religions works. and
works Of polite literature, sound 10 the bcst
msnucr n re.sssns 4
A pair Of large and elegant mantle .Kis1ses
A large and handsome brass fenterl
Several pair OF large brass anslirons aTs
Several pSir ofpolshed zhoveI and isngp l,S
Elegant plated candissticks. With snuifef -
trsya ft
Bureaus dining and card rabies ~ $500.
SET Of superior gilded chairs, with sstssk
Several newly made carpets,
Stsir ca,peting with brass plates
Bedseads, beds and bedding
new curled hair masgass
Large damask table cioshs r. s
Portal, Paintings Of Washington. Jefferson a
Adams. in gilt frames
thermometer. large ~aIuut wardrobe
Book cases. cuphoartis. sc sc,
Several handsome wash stand.
ToerraxR wrrn -.
a great msny articles Of 1ss and ornse
nssns not here enumerated.
IN \.
l'nn undersigned win also offer on 4 ered;f
Of SIX n~nths. several hundred bslsh~k II
WUMNT " CORN !,
The sale will commence VI the late rcsiderc1s
OF the deceased at 10 o'cicck precisely, and
continue from day to dav Until finished.
BAKER TAPSC0TT.
4 .Arfng Ea'ecsaer If Jeha Baker, dss'k
6hepherlssown, March ii
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18
Take Notice.

A. LII persons are hereby cautioned
: against trespassing on the lands of
the subscriber. in any manner whatever,
particularly against throwing down fen
ces and rideing through. the enclosures.
Those who may be found so trespassing
in future, may expect to have the law
put in force against them.
John FryaH, sen.
Feb. &c, lSa4.---sw.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18
3l3 aA18TTTa
MARTENsBURG, March 10, 1924.

The Legislature Of Virginia adjourned on
wednesday the 10Th inst. after session OF
i01. days, and passing los laws. to meet again
on the last Monday in November next
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

TO AR. Clay (the six certain states be-
fore manttoned) 20
New York SO
Two upper districts of Maryland 2
Two other districts of Maryland :
| Total vote of Mr.. Clay . - IS
To General .Jackson 1.-THE three certain
states before mentionec) A
South Carolina IL
baltimore - i, i,
Two other districts in Maryland
Mississippi 3 z
Total vote of General Jackson - 81
To Mr.. Crargford the three certain states ~
above mentloned) AZ
Delaware J
Two districts in Marylsnd 2
Total vo.e Of MI. Crawford - 50
To Mr.. .4dams (the SIX states before men,
! tonedj 81
New Jersey, 3
/ Two DISTRICTS in Maryland z u
Total votes OF Mr.. Adams ~, - 81
IF the above statement be correct, MI. Clay,
General Jackson and Mr. Adams, would Be
brought into the house of rep; esentatives, to
the exclusion of Mr.. Crawford. ,thst part Of
it which will be probably most controverte d,
| IS the assignment of the vote or New York to
Mr. Clay. His friends, the other hand,
are quite confident he viii obtain the, votes OF
South Carolina and Mississippi. lnPiacing New
York TO him, l have acted upon information
which | ara persuaded is accurate. But let us
| IKE another view Of the subject. There is
no doubt any where, but that the vote Of that
state will be given entirely 10 Mr.. Clay, Mr..
Crawford, or MIR. Adams, or be divided between
| them. Let it be supposed that it shall be e.
qually divide d between them. The result would
hler be. 81.
L Eor Mr.. Clay 81
+ For Gen. Jackson, 81,
For Mr.. Crawford 65
For Mr.. Adams -; rs
n this view ,ot the subject, Mr. Adams. Mr.
Crawford, and Mr.. Clay. will be the highest,
who will be brought into the house ct repre>ea-
tatves to the exclusion of General jackson. H
the votes Ut Sou,h Carolina and Mississippi be
/. added to that gwen to Mr.. Clay, rs above mem
, toned, or be divided equally between him and
Gen. Jackson, the effect would be only to swell
the number by which Mr. Clay is carried, as one
! of the three highest, into the house Of repre-
F. sentatives.
One thing seems to be generally admitted,
that, if MIR. Clay should he, as IS SO highly pro.
hHbie, among me highest candidates, his cleo
ton, by the house OF representatives, may be
considered as certain.
A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18


Our Congressional intelligence is up to the
f3th-for the last four days previous to that
time, the House had under consideration the
general appropriation bill. 1t Contains varie;
ty Of items OF considerable impcrtance--con'
sefuently many of them are opposed, some on
the ground of not being well understood, others
with view TO economy. The Tariff Bin is
still in committee Of the whole, in fact, they
have not got through the details. neither will
they, from appearances, for some days to come,
when the subject gets into the House, then
will commence the arguments on the principles
and policy of the measure, which will lead to
aprotracted debate; it is expected that the bill
with some immaterial notifications will pass
the House, but its fate in the Senate is doubt.
ful.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

We perceive that the friends of Mr. Clay in
the Legislature of Virginia, held meeting on
the 9th inst. at Richmond, and appointed an
Electoral Ticket, composed of the following
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18
Election Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that an
~ Election win be hell At the Court House
in Marnnsburg, On Monday The f2sh day 81
April next, for the purpose Of elec,ing two 81
persons TO represent the county Of Berkeley In
the next; Genera Assembly ofvirginia.
2 ERASMUS GaNTT, 3. b. c.
Berkeley County, March II k
NEW GOODS
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-03-18

Late adv;c<s from Washington state tina.
public opinion is changing rapidly in favour of
General Jackson as our next President, and if
his progress continue, he will certainly be
brought into the House Of Representatives
to the exclusion of Mr.. Clay-that ho.v APP
pears to be the object of the friends of A.
dams, Crawford and Jackson. There is
scarcely doubt now remaining but that Con-
gress will lave to decide on the Presidential
Election. Gallatin's success as Vice President,
is out Of the question. 1t was fiimsy thing
on the part of the Richmond Caucus to nomi-
nate him' the object vas too, obvious not to
be seen through at the first glance, viz. that 1t
was presumed his interest and irauence would
secure the vote Of Pennsylvania in favour OF
Crawford.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-04
AUCTIONS,

bo eol1 mn TJTCCDo

TTILL be sold on TUESDAY. tho -
w day oil DECEMBER, al Ig o'eIo'mnn
for cash, all the right, tile and Interest \
James Fl. Sinooi in and TO ole undiyiG,Ii
part OF one acre lot of ground. situ.,eI
and bounded as follows Beginning Al w. y
intersection OF Duke.stre and Column
street, running westwardiy with DnLs
street l93 feet inches; thence soulbvar9
ly, parallel to Colambus.stree 353 (aat
2 inches, to Wolie-s:reet: thence essr
wardty with Wolf street 1873 feet 5 inches
10 Colunbus-slIeet; thence ncrthwsrdj1
With Columbus-street 1853 ieet inches -
the begin niDg. Sold to satisfy an exerr'
ton in favor of George S. Houeh sesinst
the said James n. Smoot. Should the mr.
chaser fail 10 comply with the terms Of tho
above sale the property will he resoId
and the purchaser held liable Tor apy Dc,
fciency that may arise in consequence Of
the second sale.
D. MINOR. Deputy Msrsbsl
for Tench RiDggoId, Marsha;
nov I'D