davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
VAPOURtNG.

The Paris Constitutional, moi long ago, re-
marked that "England is superior on the ocean
to all other powers put together;"-this asser-
ton caused great offence to the Editor OF LIE
toile. who gave vent to his excitement in the
following manner:-
sThe number of vessels that rot in
ports do not constitute naval power
We must know whether all these large
masses of wood are in condition to
take the sea; whether they are not, fos
example, attacked by the dry rot. which,
according to declaration recently made
in Parliament, devours the finest ships
of the British navy. 1t must be known,
above all, whether the state which prints
yearly so pompous a list of its ships OF
war, has the number of men necessary
10 arm them.
eat the period the war of American
INDEPENDENCE, Great Britain made un-
heard-of efforts; she could, neyerthe-
less, never equip more than 81 sail Of
the line out of 100 thai her list was
composed of, and yet she reckoned in
her feet considerable number of Da-
nish. Swedish. and other sailors, which
certainly would not take place again
now.
@Orce more. II is time to leave the
matter to be treated by scientific men;
then know that at more than one hlsto-
rical speech, only the effort of moment
was necessary to coper the seas acith The
French flag"
The Editor of the London Courier published
the above, and accompanies it with flourish to
this effect:
"The silly fanfaronods 1--WE use this
expression because the Etoiie would
not understand its English synonyme,)
shall not provoke from US one word what
have been the exploits of our navy, and
upon what they sgould be again. They
are written in the annals of every coun-
try that has had a ship to lose, or port
to blockadell!''
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20


We have seer letter, dated March
81, from an officer on the United States
vessel Cyane, to friend in this city
Ii announces the safe arrival of our
Minister, the Hon. Mr.. BRowN and suite
at Cberbourgh, in France, after very
short passage of % days from New
York. Mr.. aud Mrs. BRowN, day or
two after their arrival, left Cherbourg
for Paris, expressing their warmest
thanks for the kindness, and attention
shewn to them by the captain and all
the other officers on board the Cyane.
The expression was conveyed in a
very fiattering letter to the Captain, to
whom Mr.. Brown presented. as token
of bis grateful acknowledgement, q
large and splendid sifver cper. Before
parting they all partook of handsome
dinner given by the Ambassador.
National Gazette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

A young man has been detected, at
Society Hill, in South Carolina, in rob-
bing the mail, by taking oil letters
whilst the Postmaster was opening the
mail, if the Post Master observed his in
structions, as we presume he did, per-
hitting nc one 10 be present on such
occasions. this could not be true; SO
that the letters were probably obtained
in some other way.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Under acquisition, without re gard to par
" pejudices s neigaborhood squad bles
and let those who have been sleeping at
their posts. or who were mantle silly IN
competent, be dismissed. Let those
representatives be instructed to exert
themselves, and act in concert, and the
work shall be done. Look at the James
river counties, and see how they are &C
Morally represented. The great proper
ton of The talents, eloquence, industry
and influence of the house, comes from
those counties. Let others 60 and do
likewise, and they have nothing to
fear.
But how is this to be done' Not by
folding our arms in Incidence nor By
suffering one after another, and any one
who viii, whether qualified or not, TO
offer themselves as candidates, aud con-
tent ourselves to vote out of this num-
Der This is burlesqueihg representa-
ton. Let the inhabitants of the diner-
ent counties, during the sumner, orJaH,
before the political hustle of the spring
comes on, be called together in gene
raj meeting, let him select and nomi-
nate some Of their sbest men to repre-
sent them, and pledge themselves to
vote for those, and no others, and the
spell by which we have been bound will
soon be broken But if we are con-
tented to remain in such profound igno-
rance respecting the injustice practlsed
upon us---if we continue so regardless
of our rights and privileges live can
not be induced to shake oil our sloth,
there is no hope--no remedy; but we
shall be compelled to drag our yoke,
and suffer others to reap the frtit OF our
toll. But there is one a. least, who
will have the consolation to think that
he has endeavoredto do his duty in SCUM,
ding the alarm, and apprising you OF
the approach and strength of your en-
envy, and telling you where your
strength and your safely lay.
SENTINEL.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
IN CHANCERY.

lHE defendants. John Filson. George
Fils,n, Frederick Tbrasher and Nancy hrs
wife, Jacob Miller and Jane his wife. Robert
Filson, Thom.s Filson, James Filson. and Daniel
s,ultz and Mary his wife, not having entered
their appearance and given security according
30 the acr Of assembly and rules OF this court.
and il appearing to the sas'sfaehon OF the Court
Thai thew are not inhabitants of this state II
Ordrrr[ hat the said defendants do appeas
here on ,hs second Monday in August next.
and answer the bill Of the plaintiff. and ths. q
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted for tive
months slecessiveis in the Msrtnsburg Gazette.
and posted ut the dor of the court house o.
this county.
A Copy-Tese.
ID. HUNTER, c. D. 6.
may Is IN
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Cokneciieat--The general assembly
of Connecticut convened at New Haven
on Wednesday the 9th inst. Ralph j.
lngersoll, Esq. was chosen speaker of
the house of representatives, and
AIessrs. Church and Wells, we're cho-
sen clerks. On thursday the message
of governor Wolcott was delivered to
the legislature. The governor, In his
message, speaks in strong and decided
terms of Misrepresentation of the caucus
system. He, in common with large
majority Of the people Of the L. States,
is opposed to system which requires
the whole people TO submit to an extra
legislative act of a small minority of the
member. Of congress.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
fsor DE Ballimr.. Palrioi. .nau d.
RuMoUR TRoN NEM roRK.

kIMbIk FROM NEW fORk-
The New York American OF Satur-
day informs US, that rumour has rea-
ched them by the steam boat from Al
banv, that Gov Yates meditates call of
the Legislature, for the purpose of re-
commenting the passing of the electo-
raj rhe ground assigned for this
alteration OF views is, that the governor
in dechaing to recommend its passing
before, went on the presumption and
belief. that Congress would have taken
some decisive steps for etfecting such
an amendment TO Ia constitution of the
Z 5. as would render the mode of choo-
sing electors uniform throughout the
Union. The Senate of the United
States having declined to act on the
subject. and the people OF York hav-
ing plainly signified their wish to have
2 voice in the approaching choice of
the chief ma gisirAte Of the country, the
governor, yielding as il is said, to this
reasonable desire, has determined on
the step referred to.
We again repeat, that this only
comes To us as rumour having some
thing OF form and substance init; and
We sball not be surprised il the event
prove it to be well founded. As mat
ter of calculation surprising political
men To calculate, tae governor could
certainly lose nothing and might regain
much by such step, for alter all, his
past course mas been viewed rather ''in
sorrow than in anger andany signs
of repentance on his part, and desire
to make PREPARATION, might restore him
to the public confidence.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
David Holmes Conrad,
1kfna.neu at Ld4f,

ytyUL attend the several Superior and In.
w ferior Courts in this and the adjoining
Ne win attend carefully to any business in
Conyeyancing which may be intrusted to his
charge. -.
office. il, the house at present occupied by Mrs.
Anderson, directly over the store Of Lane q
Tapscot'
Harrisburg. Berkeley County,
may Is 81
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
FRESH MEAT
Masonic.

TUE ensuing anniversary of st. John the
a Baptist will be celebrated in Winchester.
on Thursday the s4,h OF June next, hy Hiram
Lodge No. Il. and Union Lodge No 66, VIM
chester. and friluminer Lodge No liz. Bruce
town. The exercises will correspond with the
dignity ct the occasion. Al brethren 10 rcgu-
lar standing are invited TO attend.
Is.,s., p.m,' Conrsd Kr.msr, I q
al pa,..u Solomon Hei,tsr, :
8 ~ na.;s r. M Beckrith, 2
~ So. r. ~. Taomas, :
N y D.. Solomon Dodis, :
Winchester, May 20.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
VIRGINIA, to wit
Berkeley County Court,
May Term, 1924.
I-euben rilson, Plaintiff,

AGAINST
Mary Flsor. widow OF Roser. Fs.son, d-res.
sed, John Fiison. George Fiison, Freezer OK
Thrasher ard Nancy his wife. late Nancy FiisoA.
Jacob Miller and lane his wife. late Jane Filson.
Robert fiison. Thomas Filson, James Fiison,
Daniel Stultz and Mary his wife. late Mary F,lson.
and Robert Rasbore, son of Rachel Bsshore. ds-
ceased, late Rachel Flson, ers OF said Robert
Fison, deceased, Defendants.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
FsANKFonT, April %.

On Monday Of last week, a shock
ing act was perpetrated in this place.
john NJ. FosTER, the Register OF
the Land Office, in fit of intoxica-
ton, purposely discharged his gun
through the door Of negro Quarters
belonging to Mr. Bib, which was
closed on him as he approached, and
wounded negro woman MORALLY,
and child which she had in her arms
seriously. The woman expired The
mex. day. She was expected every
hour to give birth to an infant. Mr..
Foster is in Jail. For sometime past
he has given himself up to unbridled
in,emperancc, which has led him,
through many outragcs, to the spllling
of human blood aud the cells of a
prison. But we forbear further CON
mcnt.
The Rochester paper Announces
thai packet boats now daily depart
east and west on the canal, and the
fare is so good and cheap that no one
WHO consults economy Gun noio AZ
ford 10 trace on foot.
The tariff bill, we understand, pass
ed the House OF Representatives on
Saturday, with two unimportant
mcndnents TO the Senate. The ge-
neral opinion is, that it will 60
through the Senate without any fur
thor alterations.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Murder and Suicide. Potsdam, in
the state of New York, Al Englishman,
named Joseph Prince, a laborer, muir
dered his wife by cutting her throat with
a razor, and then hung himself with his
handkerchief affixed TO tree. The
murder and suicide took place in the
woods, near the village, and the bodies
were not found for several days. They
were both ignorant, in abject poverty,
addicted to drunkenness, and frequently
gave evidence of the want Of mutual
affection, without which welded life Is
misery in all its horrid forms.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

1t is stated that counterfeit notes on
the bank of PKILADELPHIA, of the demo-
mination of Ten Dollars, have been put
in circulation.
| publish the above from morning
paper for the purpose of stating that the
note above alluded to, is counterfeit of
one of the old plates. We are authori-
zed to say that no attempt has ever been
made to counterfeit the new plates of the
Philadelphia Bank. Dem. Press.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

P0RTU GAL-Accounts received at
New York, from Lisbon, via Antigua,
state that the assassination OF the Prime
Minister was attributed to the Kings
second son, and that the whole country
was in commction--The troops refused
to serve under Marshal Beresford, and
he had resigned. The people svinced
great hostility to the United States on
account of the language in the Presi-
dents Message
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20

Benjamin Wright, of The state of
New York, assistant engineer; Col
George Love, of Fauquier county;
Richard N. VeDable, Esd of Prince
Edward county; s. Philip r. Thomp
son, Esq. of Kenhawa county, were
appointed on the survey of the james
river at,he session ofthe Virginia board
of Public Works held on Monday the
10Th inst.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
Masonic.

fEyfIS members of Winchester Encampment
a Of Knigh, Templars No. 1, add the mem.
bers OF the Counc,i Of Knights Of the Red
Cross, having been invited TO unite with the
Masonic Lodges in celebrating the approach.
ing anniversary Of st. John the Baptist; readi-
" agree to JOIN them ON that occasion The
subscribers therefore, committee OF The said
Encsmpmcnt, appointed for the purpose. do
cordially invite all courteous and magnapi-
nous knights,o attend at Winchester on the
oath day OF june next, tor the purpose oil assIs.
ting in the eereinanies Of the day.
ID, w. TH0M As, J
GEORGE REEp. !. COMMITTEES.
PETER LAUCk,
Winchester, May 90, 1894
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-20
PETERSBURG, May I


RACES.-The Races over the New
Market course commenced on Tuesday
last, on which day the Proprietor's purse
of 500 dollars, mile heats, was won by
Mr.. WycHE's borse Henry, beating Mr..
JoHNsoN's Betsey Richards.
On Wednesday, Second day. the
Jockey Club Purse, 5000, q mile heats,
was won by MIR. JOINS oS's horse Wash-
ingfon, beating Mr.. WYsN's FLY Squirt,
and MIR. HARRsoN's horse .4rotus.
On Thursday, Handy Cap Purse,
100 dollars, two mile heats was taken by
Mr.. IIarrison's horse .arGtus, beating
two others.
DIR. Robert Honeycomb, physieian
of much reputation and learning, who
died on the 2Ist ult. in Virginia, whittier
he emigrated from Scotland in 1874, ha.
left the following bequest in his will da-
ted in 1921
Il also give and bequeath to my son,
human rib which will be found in a
small trunk in my chest, with my earnest
request that he win carefully keep the
said rib, (,ehich is Of James the FIN,
King Of Scotland and transmit 1t care
fully to his descendant"
Cultivation If potatoes. After
dropping the potatoes, take a large ia.
lblc spoonful of air Stacked lime and
put on the potatoes. and cover
ihem-There will be more pola-
toes and very few small ones among
them. Rich moist land, and part
culally on sandy dry land, which viii
make large mealy potatoes.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-09

great and ifnpe rishable. as our grsndsiress
and fathers, who fought and bied WIN
you in those eyentiul times, aud wh0 nave
but now grasped your hand; recog nlzing
in you the friend, the soldier, and the pa
triot; we pray you, sir. as their descend
ants. not TO disdain our feeble efforts TO
psy to YOU our most humble but ardent
gratitude tor the blessings we now enjoy,
and OF which, we are taught, you are one
OF the founders As the names OF all our
revolutionary heroes, of which you, sir,
ale one of the most conspicuous, have been
often rebearsed 10 US by our parents, ana
the pages OF their history explained to US
by our teachers: so shall they be rehearsed
and transmtted by US 10 posterity The
praises, sir, which this generation IS capa-
bic OF bestowiDg on you, are as Dolhihg
when compared with The praises winch
millions yet unborn will bestow on your
memory!
May your virtues and heroism kindle
becoming emulation IN the bosoms OF our
brothers, and may that emulation descend
from one generation to another, till the n
nal contamination of the world.
May the Almighty spare your valuable
life many year; may the evening OF your
sojourn on earth abound withenoae but the
most pleasing seusallens to compensate
you for the years OF trouble and grief,
which have been the i'll reward tor your
many virtues! The contamination OF THIS
our most ardent wish, shall be portion OF
the morning and evening prayers OF myself
and my young companions.
TO this General La Fayette returned the
following answer:
My dear Daughter-Accept of my fra
ternsi love for your amiable speech and
amiable manners. am truly gratihed to
receive such an address from person so
young. God bes. you, and may the course
of your life for years TO come, and untIl
you reach the grave, be marked with ma
ny blessings. AS father biesses bis
daughter, so bless you now.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-09
SPAIN.

Tariffa was taken from thefronslItuI',.S".
aIists on the 18th August, by storm anu ID. de-
prisoners were delivered to The opan'S'u''
aud would be treated as traitors. ,.,s
Some insureciIOnaTy Dovemen" "
taken place in Ihe south OF SPAN ah noSS
me Constiulionsiists, & an effort has J.' =.
made by one patty 10 possess tbeu' ssout
OF Tailtfa; and others. amounting 10 a0. u.
300, under the late Riego's Lieulenaa'. ,o.,
ter taking possession OF some sms' Wv e,aet
had threatened even Seville. ne ena
measure OF importance. says TIE L''e'F'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-09
VICE AND VIRTUE.

Title and ancestry render good man
more illustrious, but an i'll one more con-
tenplble. Vice is infamous, though 10
prince; and virtue honorable. though in a
peasant.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-09

Law a spirit Of patriotism and devotion
to sheir liberal dntiss which deserves
your approba,ory sympathy. To the
Bar Of Philadelphia ] affsc, ionately Of
fer my nost graz ef-l Acknowledgements.
After the Generals answer the mem-
bers. we're individually introduced to
him JOS. HEMPliILL, Charm.
r. w. SYKES, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-09

zarding your life 10 our cause. We
congratulate you Oh the abundant hap
piness and prosperity, in the full pos
session of which you now behold Us;
and while we are conscious that you
participate in oor joy. permit US to as.
sure you that the smiles and gladness,
which irradiate every counteDance, por'
tray moro feelingly than words the fer
vency and sincerity with which we sa-
Lutte you, our beDefator and our friend.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-31
LATE FROM PERU.

Buenos Ayrcs papers 10 the 9Th of
January, have been received. They
contain confirmation of the defeat Of
the Patriot army in Peru, rnder the
command Of General Santa Cruz. A
letter received here from an American
gen'leman, dated at Valparaiso, Nov.
30th, states that the second Lima expe-
dition TO Alto Peru, under St. Cruz.
Sucre, Miller, &c. have again been de-
teated. ST. Cruz was completely de-
leated at La Paz, by Valdez, without
the latter ever firing gun, and only
saved about 1900 out of 1900 men. In
consequence Of this disaster, Sucre re-
tired from Ariquipa, with his division.
about $500 men, and took shipping for
Pico and CaIlao, where they have ar.
rived. We have report that La Serna
has declared Peru independent.
SANTIAGO DE CHILL, Dec. Sit is re.
ported from good authority, that the
Spanish Generals have resolved to dc.
clare Peru independent Of Spain. Ii
such is the case, they have abandoned
their cause, and now the question is
which party shall take the aScendancy
Bolivar never will permit that the pol
icy of this party should predominate, MOI
shoald he allow it, for if the independ
cnce of Peru should he accomplished
in this manner, it may continue lis trade
with Spain, and, by this means, sabjoc
itself to a dependency totally opposed
TO the welfare and interest Of the prov
ince.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-03-31
(RenaaInder an our nert.1
GOV. EUSTIS.


We. have the testimony of Governor
bustIs, that his immediate predecessor.
BROOKS, 4" filled the chair of state. for
seven years, in manner which a(Idcd
iustre 10 his revolutionary fame''-that
he was g the patriot, the statesman. the
gentleman, and Goods noblest work)
an honest man" Yet the democratic
party invariably organized a most SIREN
uou' and virulent opposition against
this old soldier 7pho stood by has country
IN the dc'rk days Of her rey9lut;onoru
struggle" How happens it then, thar
this bitter and persevering opposition
TO brooks, was so commendable in the
democratic party, and that the nonina-
ton Of candidate in opposition 10 Eus.
It's, Is SO criminal in the federal party?
Is 1t because Gov. Eustis has indulge d
IN more conc5liatory spirit towards his
political opponents than did Governor
Brooks? Gov. Eustis ayailed himself
OF the first opportunity, which present
ed, to denonnce federalists, as men
wRhout just political views, without
honor, without patriotism, as having
been influenced in their conduct by
" III unhatlOared spirit Of party" He
held them up to " the patriots of our
own country and 10 the world, as in
diyiduaIs who had been actuated by The
baSest possible motives-and this is lib
crafty and moderation! Can an in
stance be pointed out, in which Gov.
Brooks, in adyerting to differences of
opinion, has thus forgotten the paternaI
character Of a chief magistrate, and i'm
Peached the motives of his opponents
Has he ever stigmatized them as ..:nor-
al traitors p Has he ever told them.
from the chair, that they not only held
erroneous opinions, but acted from
the most wicked motives Gov. Eustis
was well aware, when he cast this ir-
nominious reproach upon his political
opponents, that it applied to mere than
$4,000 free citizens of Massachusetts,
who in 1914 gave their votes for Caleb
Strong. Is 1t very wonderful that fed
eralists, whose patriotism is Thus direct
y impeached, should feel something
dissatisfied with such an evidence Of lit,
crll5ty and moderation; or that they
should prefer man for chief maris-
trate, who entertaius little more char
ity for their honesty, and of whom ii
may be expected, that, in the chair OF
state, at least, he will refrain from cast
ing upon them the toulesi imputation
BoS Dai .4dUer.