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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

We learn by the Alexandra Herald. that Mr.
DIsbhow who has been in~defatigabIy engaged
for several weeks past in that place in boring
for water, has been engaged by the general go
yernmen to make an experiment at Harpers-
Ferry tor The benefit ofthe U States work there.
Mr.. D has penetrated 10 the depth of about 100
feet in Alexandria.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09
TlB GAZETTE.
MARTINsBURG. Jusa Q, 1875.

Al the suggestion Of a friend, Il is thought
advisable to hold the meeting at the Court.
House, instead Of the Globe Tavern, for the
purpose Of appointing delegates to meet a,
stanton on the 18th July next, the other de.
iesates depnted by other counties Of the State,
TO cooperate in devising lawful and e1pedient
means Of procuring a Convention to amend
the defects Of our State Constitution. There.
fore, it's to be, hoped, the good people Of
Berkeley county. viii be punctual in their at
tendance on MONDAY NEXT, precisely at 4
c'cleck, al tie Courthouse.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09
Dissolution Of Partnership

THE Partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the subscribers, under the firm of
L~4ZARUS S1IWART. 81 Ca. VAS dissoly-
ed on the 3Ist day of March, 1924 Thos. in
debied to SAID firm, will please TO make pay
ment to Alexander Cooper.
L STEWART.
ALEx'R. COOPER.
Martinsburg. June g. If
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

Mr.. Rurus KrSe, our Minister to England.
sailed from New-York en- Wednesday the 1st
inst in the packet saip Pacific, for Liverpool,
accompanied by his son. Mr.. JoHs A. Krxo.
Secretary of Legation, and his family.
Mr.. EvERErr, our Minister to the Court Of
Madrid, has arrived at New York, with his la
dy, to take passage. in a few days, in a pack
ct to Havre. whence lie will proceed through
France to SPAR. --.Nat. Int.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09


Laying the Corner Stone. will
be seen by the following extract from
the records Of our city that forty nine
years ago this day, U townsn,en
were called to consider the most i'm
pcrtant question which could ever be
submittsdto a people. 1t has been sta
ted by historianthat the declaration OF
independence was sudden and pfema-
iure, and, in fact, surprised a great pro-
portion of the people. This is answer.
ed by showing that in most, and, per-
haps, IN every primary assembly. in
this COMMONWEALTH, the subject was
solemnly discussed, al least forty days
before the declaration was made in
Congress. On that day was laid the
corner stone os independence, and the
foundation Of a political edJice, IN bet
ter taste and symmetry than Greece OF
Rome ever saw. 1t was founded up
on a iope of Jrcedom-built up by
unconquerable persererance---sup.
ported by The pillars, of knocledgc
and rirtue-and, we trust. will stand,
in majestic grandeur, amidst the storms
of time, TO the latest posterity.
Vol 6, p. 40. OF Boston Rec. An. 1870, May IS.
That article in the warrant, VIZ
"T0 consider whether the town viii,
in conformity 10 a Resolve OF the late
Honorable House of Representatives
for this Colony advise their kepfesen-
iativcs, THAT ifthe Honorable Conf
mental Congress should, for the safety
ofthe Colonies, declare them andepen
dent ofthe Kingdom Of Great Britain,
they, the inhabitants, will solemnly
engage, with their lives and fortunes,
to support them IN ahe measure was
read, and duly considered, anal the
question being accordingly pot, passed
ia The affirmative unanimously.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

M ORE than a year having elapsed since the
lvl dissolution Of the above partnership, the
subscriber takes this method II informing all
tlose uhose accounts remain unsettled, that
unless the, cali and make some arrangement
for speedily dischsrg.ng the same. their sc-
counts. &c. will be placed in the hands OF pro-
per officers for coIlecAon.
ALEx'a COOPER.
June d
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

The Secretary Of War left the City on Tues
day, on p tour to The North, intending ftst to
visit the Military AGA deny, to be present at
the approaching examination O tlie Cadets, and
then to proceed on a visit 10 TIE military posts
on the northern and eastern frontier-b.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

Statstscat-We note, with pleasure. the in
crease Of our old settlements in population and
business. The town Of New-Bedford, in Mas
sachusetts. contained, in 1920, only 3947 in
h%ahitants. II has now 5276, an increase of
1929. or SO per cent. in 5 years. The town
contains 9 places of worship, 9 spermaceti man
ufactories, 5e4 hocses, and 935 families, Cess
than 6 to- family of which 324 are blacks ID.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

The U. S. Sch'r. Grampsss, 1t. Comd't,
all well, sailed from St Thoma,
| 18th ult. for Thompson's Island.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-09

The government Of The Grand
Duchy OF Hessc has taken measure TO
check the spirit Of emigration to Amer
lea, which begins to degenerate into
a real mania-Brus paper, Apra 13
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

description were in full employment,
and so anxious were the manufacturers
to have their orders executed, that it
was BY no means an uncommon thing
to lock up the doors where the work.
men were, and supply them with food
gratis, in order to save the time which
would otherwise be expended in going
to their respective lodgings. Orders 10
immense amounts were daily received
at the manufacturing towns, many Of
which could not be fulfilled within the
prescribed period. Wages were eve.
ry where extremely high, and mechan-
les were enabled to fare sumtuousIy
for seven days, out of the proceeds of
two days work. Even common labour.
ers were in such demand as to cause
considerable rise in their wages. 4
Macclesfeld paper advertises for to
5000 persons, from to 90 years ofage,
to be employed in the silk trade.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

mences. One Brigade, under Captain Nc
Neil, ON that part ofthe route from the mouth
of Savage River to Deep Greek Bridge; one
Brigade, under Mr.. James Shriver, from
Deep Creek Bridge to Pittsburgh, and one
Brigade, under Major Kearney, on the route
from the Ohio to Lake Erie. All of these
surveys are expected to be completed this
season, except the one under the direction OF
Major Kearney, when the Board of Engineers
will be enabled to make an estimate of the
cost of the Canal from tide water on the Po-
tomac to Pittsburg, in time to lay the same be-
fore the next Congress.
Doctor Howard, Assistant Civil Engineer,
has been ordered to NewYork, with directions
TO ascertain the cost of construction of the
locks: the excavation and removing of the
earth; the blowing and removing of the rocks;
the waste of water by leakage and eyapora-
ton; the eradicating of trees and stumps; the
cost of embellishments, aqueducts, and other
data on which the estimates may be fairly
compared with the prices i'll this quarter, with
view of ascertainng, as nearly rs possible,
the probable cost of the construction Of the
Canal Respectfully submitted.
ALEX. MACOMB,
Major General Chief Engineer.
Hon. ]. BARBOUR, Sec'yof U~.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
VERY LATE FROM EUROPE.

From The " Y Mercantile advertiser, May II. !
The ship TRIDENT, capt. Coffin, ar
rived yesterday in the very short pas
sage of22 days from Londonderry, hav-
ing sailed thence on the Esd ult. Cap
tain Coffin has favored us with Lon
donderry and Belfast papers to the 10Th
ult. inclusive. He informs, that the
ships Canada, and Colossus, had ar
rived at Liverpool from this port.
Flaxseed at Londonderry, 4 guineas
per cask.
The House of Lords resumed their
session on the 18th. A great meeting
was held the same day in London, and
petition adopted for a revision of the
Corn Laws.
Letters from Gibraltar, Of March
29th, state that the Spanish govern
ment has consented to release young
Lucien Murat, upon the guarantee OF
the American Minister, and, never a.
gain to touch at Spain or the Sicilies.
The fleet Of the Pacha of Egypt, con-
sisting Of 50 sail, had landed 5000 men
near Navaran; but they were repulsed
and driven back to Modo. A Greek
feet it was expected would attack the
Egyptian on the following day.
1t is stated that the British Compa-
nv have concluded contract with the
government Of Guatemala for cutting a
ship Canal from the Atlantic 10 the Pa
cic Oceans. The place chosen for it is
the south side Of Lake Nicaragua,
which Humboldt recommended.
A person who had absconded with
25,oool. the property of some orphans
in Liecestershire, was arrested at Ii
verpool, as he was on the point OF sail
ing for New-York.
A letter from Liverpool, mentions
that the Pacha of Egypt refused to de-
liver large quantity OF Cotton which
he sold to English spectators, when
he aecertained that the article had risen
materially in England.
A London paper says, that cat the
sale of the library of a gentleman at
Hythe, Voltaire's works, in 26 vols.
having been found in the catalogue, it
was determined by some of the adhe-
rents to the principles of the late Mr..
Wesley, generally denominated Me
thodists, to purchase the same, for the
purpose Of burning them-a resolu-
ton which was, Notwithstanding the
liberal price obtained by the auction
eer, carried into effect the next day.
Among the new works announced
in the London papers, we observe
"John Bull in America" to be publish
ed by Mr. John Miller, Brydges-street'
The manufactures in England are
represented as hourishing beyond all
former precedents. Artisans OF every
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

GEoneErowS, D. C. 10th May, 1926.
At special meeting fthe Stockholders of
the Potomac Company, held this day at
Semmes' Tavern, previous notice thereof hav-
ing been given conformably to law
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
That this meeting, having duly considered
the Act of the General Assembly of the State
of Virginia, passed at the December session
thereof in the year 1928, entitled can act
incorporating the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company" and the Acts of the General AS
sembly of Maryland, and of the Congress of
the United States, confirming the same, and
being willing and DESTROYS that the charter
shall be granted and confirmed to the said
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, do
hereby declare the full and free assent of the
Potomac Company to the said Act incorpora.
ting the said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany, and to all the provisions thereof
That the President of the Potomac Compa-
nv be, and he is hereby required to deliver to
the Executives of the States of Virginia, Mary
land and PENNSYLVANIA, respectively, and to the
Secretary ofthe Treasury ofthe United States,
copies of the aforegoing declaration of assent
and corporate act of the Potomac Company,
as required by the first section of the Act of
the General Assembly of Virginia, enhtled"An
act incorporating the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company"
That the President and Directors of the Po-
tomac Company be, and they are hereby au-
thorized and required, in the name and behalf
of this Company, whenever, agreeably to the
terms and provisions of the aforesaid Act Of
Virginia, entitled can act incorporating the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company" the
subscribers therein mentioned and referred to
shall have become incorporated, to make
surrender of the Charter of the Potomac Com
pany to the said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company, and to convey in due form oflaw to
the said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
all the property, rights and privileges, own
ed possessed and enjoyed, by the said Poto-
mac Company, under their said charter, to be
held used, and occupied, blythe said Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, in the same
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

Marine Racing seems to be all the CO.
Two boats, one built at New-York, and the
other at Baltimore, have just decided wager
of $1,000 at the latter place. The New-York
boat was called the Gen. Jacksonville Balti-
timorc' boat the President-The Gen. Jack
son was beat 100 yards in mile and quar-
ter. Yesterday was the day for the great
$4,000 race at New-York-much curiosity is
excited, and bye bets are large.
Heavy bets were lately made on the ships
Tallyho and Canada, which sailed together
from New-York for Liverpool. The Canada
beat her antagonist BY 30 hours.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

ty, the watchmen waketh but in vain,
with tervent supplications for his ia
vor, to his over-ruling Providence l
commit, with humble, but fearless. con-
fidence, my own fate, and the future
destinies of my country"
London, AprH l5.--A new company
has made its appearance to-day, enti-
tied, "the Honduras Company" the
objects ofwhich are, the cultivation of
indigo, the cutting of mahogany, and
dye woods, sc. The indigo of New
Spain, in general, and particularly of
Guatemala, is represented to be of a
superior quality, while Honduras is
stated to be equally favorably situated
for its cultivation, lying nearly under
the same latitude where the company
have made arrangements for the occu-
patton of very considerable tract of
the most eligible land. Capital one
million pounds in 10000 shares, Of
1901. each which were sold to-day at a
premium of24 to per cent. per share.
The Holy ARiance.-Accounts from
Milan of the oath Of March, state that
great preparations we're making there
for the reception of their Imperial Ma
iesties. Their presence had attracted
a vast number of strangers, and several
hotels had been hired at high prices.
1t was believed that in the month OF
Nav, all the Sovereigns of Italy, ex-
cept the Pope, would meet at Milan.
There was to be camp in the neigh
borhood, composed of the greater part
of the Austrian troops in Italy. In the
month OF June their Imperial Majesties
were to visit Florence, but nothing was
said of their going to Rome.
EUen. Post.
"S. Petersbwgh, March 25.-It is
positively stated that the Emperor will
go to Warsaw to open the Diet, in the
middle Of next month, and that the
Prince of Orange will ACCOMPANY him
"Mr. Stratford Canning will shortly
leave us, as the business of his mission
which chiefly related to the regulation
of the differences respecting the North
West coast of America, is terminated.
"Mr. Ward, British Ambassador at
our Court, has solicited his REGAL, and
will be succeeded, it is said, by Lord
Osborne.
"Byeslau, March 3o.-Colonel Land
mann, and NJ. Daniel, of the ContInen-
tai Gas Company, under the direction
of Sir w. Congreye, and under the
immediate protection of the King Of
Prussia, have arrived here TO contract
with the Magistrates for lighting the
city with gas.
Extract of letter from Zante, dated
March II. "The Egyptian feet has
effected a landing at Modon, where
Ibrahim Pacha, son Of Mehemet Ali
now is The fleet is gone back TO fetch
more troops from Gambia. The Cap
tain Pacha is out again with 70 sail,
and it is said is going to attack Samos.
Coloctroni, Sessina, and others, have
been sent to Hydra in arrest, and their
property sequestrated. Sessini, Eon-
do, Zaini, and DOLL Gianni, are all of
the first families Patras is still blocka-
ded. but the Greek land forces are not
approaching it,"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

BY Capt. souther, of the brig Olympia we
have been furnished with Barbados papers
to the S0th ult.-They contain nothing of i'm
portance MIR. Huskisson's proposition to d
mend the laws regulating the Colonial Trade,
has given great satisfaction to the inhabitants
of the Island. Under our commercial head
will be seen the official copy ofthe resolutions
moved by Mr. Huskisson, embracing detailed
Schedule of Duties, payable on all articles al
lowed to be imported into the Anglo-Amerl'
can possessions.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

A Cincinnati paper states, that the offensive
toasts at the late public dinner. given by the
citizens of that place, were drunk after Gen.
Jackson, Gen. Harrison and many others had
lef the room. II seems, however, that some
such incompetence was apprehended-for the
same paper asserts, that the friends of Mr.. A
dams and MIR Clay were previously assured,
by those of Gen. Jackson, that nothing of the
kind should take place. We wish, for the
credit of Cincinnati, that the compact had
been regarded
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

The Court of Inquiry, which for some days
past has been sitting at the Navy Yard in
Washington, to investigate the conduct OF
Commodore Porter, in relation to the Faxardo
affair, has closed the examination ofwitness-
es, and is now engaged in making up an o.
pinion. What that opinion will be, is Of
course, uncertain; but Judging from reports
and circumstances, we have very little doubt
that twill be highly honorable to the Com
modore. The laurels gathered at Valparaiso
stil diffuse their fragrance through our atmos'
phere, and we trust that the decision Of the
Court will tendto noursh rather than to blast
them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

The editor Of the Norwalk Gazette
offers premium ofa years paper for
the best written d,nning Address to his
delinquent customers, which shall be
received within one month, and be judg-
ed to answer the purA hose.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
COLOMBIA.
From the Ney York american JIav l;

From The New York american Jlayl7.
BY the brig VIM. Bayard. Nicholas,
"a days from Carthagena, We received
our files Of Carthagena and Bogota pa
pers, the former to April 10th.
A law has passed the Congress which
condemns to death all citizens found en-
gagged in the slave trade, either at sea
or in the ports.-All ships concerned
in introducing slaves OH the coast of
Colombia will be confscated, and the
crew, if foreigners, imprisoned for ten
years; the slaves to be sent out Of the
country, or if they choose to remain de-
clared free
General Montilla has requested to
be Withdrawn as candidate for the
Vice Presidency.
The government OF Holland have
distinctly stated, through their Com
missioner, that they have been induced
to recognize Colombia by the example
of England. The Bosota Gazette says,
"probably we are not venturing too far,
when we prognosticate. that not many
months will elapse before this example
will be followed by France * some of
the other governments OF the continent.
We have received, BY the brig Pa
triot, Curacao papers to the 30th ult,
They contain no news. We learn.
from Captain Fairchild, that the Bri-
fish sIoop of war Thracian, Captain
Forbes, sailed on the 25th for Porto
Cabello The officers informed that
frigate and corvette were daily cx-
pected to crui-e III that quarter Tor
the protection Of the British COM
merce. Ne,O York .1nlertcdR'
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
THOMAS NJ. RODNEY, of Delaware, to
be Consular Commercial Agent of the
United States at HAVANA, in place OF
John Warner, deceased. Nat. Int.
The President of the United States
has recognized the following consular
appointments, viz.
VENTURA OBRIcoN, as Vice Consul
for the Republic of Mexico for the port
Of New-York.
CHARLES TIERNAN, as Vice Consul
of the Republic Of Mexico for the port
Of Baltimore.
HENRY B CHEW, as Vice Consul of
the Republic of Mexico for the port of
Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh May l3.-General LAFAy-
ErrE, after visiting Natchez and St.
Louis, was at the mouth of the Cum
berland river, on the I'd instant in a
steamboat bound for Nashville. His
movements, SO far, have correspondent
so nearly with his appointments, that
his arrival here on the 25th may be
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1925.

The proceedings of the Central Committee
fthe Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Convention
nav Be seen IN erieaso, IN the adjoining CO.
lumns. They will doubtless be acceptable
to all classes of our readers.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
AMERICA AND w. INDIA TRADE ACTS.

AMERICA AND w. INDIA TRADE ACTS:
The following is an official copy OF
the Resolutions, moved by MIR. Huskis-
son on Monday night
1. 'That it is expedient to amend several
acts of the Sd and 4th years of his present Ma.
jesty, for regulating the trade between his
Majesty's possessions in America, and other
places in America and the West Indies, and
between his Majesty's possessions in America
and the West Indies, and other parts Of the
world and also an act of the 4th year of his
present Majesty, for regulating the warehous-
ing Of goods"
2. "That the duties imposed by two acts
of the Sd year of his present Majesty, for re-
gulating the trade between his Majesty's pos
sessions in America, and other places in Ame-
RIGA ansi>he West Indies, and between his Ma
iesty's possessions in America and the West
Indies, and other parts of the world, or by an
act of the 4th year of his present Majesty, to
amend the last mentioned act, shall cease and
determine and that the duties hereinafter
mentioned shall be paid in lieu thereof
that is to say
SCHEDULE OF DUTIES.
A Schedule of Duties payable upon goods, 'cores
and naerchauliSe, not being Of me gro.cfh,
,roJ,,ee. or manufacture Of The United King
dom, or of any place under ne H.. Brttisa 10,
minions in .7aeritn or me yea fnd.es' Or
,cifhin tie limits Of hs East India Compa-
mrs Charter, imported mo ms MyeAys
Colonies, Plantations or Islands, IN .8mer'e@
or the Vest Indies.
R,rrel of wheat -four, not weighing
more than 1856 lbs. nett weight 81
Barrel of biscuit, not weighing more
than 1876 lbs net weight
For every hundred weight of biscuit
For every 100lbs. ofbread made from
wheat or other grain imported in
bags or packages
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21

We understand that letters have
been received at the Department Of
State, from Mr.. RUSH, accepting his
appointment of Secretary Of the Trea-
sury. He expects to be able to leave
England for the United States, some
time in June. Nat. Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
SCHUYLKILL CANAL.

Tomorrow the whole line Of canal
from this city to Mount Carbon, will
be in ''the full tide Of successful expe-
riment," having floating on its bosom
hundreds Of boats laden with coal, mer-
chandize, timber and other articles of
trade. Freeman's Jour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
FISHING =

On Saturday there were one hundred
and one fishing boats lying at anchor at
Cape May. The fishing was princi-
ral.y mackerel. One boat caught up
wards of sirty barrels of this FISH in one
day-the boats are averaging from
twenty-five to thirty barrels per day
This is almost unprecedented.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-21
Hon. C.. F. MERCER.
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, }
Mau9 1925. {


SIR: In obedience to your directions, l
have the honor to state to you the measures
which have been adopted for the completion
of the examinations, surveys and estimates, of
the line of the proposed canal, from the Dis
trict of Columbia, by Pittsburg, to Lake Erie
Three Military and one Civil Brigade of En-
gineers have been organized, and placed at
the disposal of the Board of Engineers for In
ternal Improvement, and are now employed in
making the surveys and examinations for the
route of the contemplated Canal from the tide
waters ofthe Potomac to Pittsburg, and thence
to Lake Erie.
One Brigade, under Lieut. Colonel Albert,
is now engaged in surveying and locating the
Canal from the mouth of Savage river to tide
water on the Potomac, which, it is expected,
he will complete before the sickly season COM