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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-09

There is now living at Barton. an old
lady of the name of Faunt, who has near
ly attained the great age of 1O5. She
was lately obliged to change her resi-
dence, and upon being removed. sitting
in donkey carriage. the spectators were
surprised at her fresh apd healthy ap.
pearance. She has lost her hearing, but
in other respects enjoys her faculties.
She is, however, so reduced in size ant
weight, that her granddaughter gener.
ally carries her to and from her cham.
Der to the fire-side, where she usually
takes her place only every other day.
as the intermediate day she generally
INDUCES in bed. Though deaf, she i:
cheerful, and fond of company. She
has lately cut new teeth, to the great
surprise of her family.
English paper.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-09
" Yours, esteemedIy, Sc.
"DAVID X

"P S. I sinceriously hope that you
may be protected in your collection of a
person to apply my place, who shall du-
ly approximate the GALLEY of we'll regis
tered private house"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-09

A tender uJe,-DT. Mounsey, Of Chel-
sea college, was apt TO quarrel with his
wife. Returning fuom Fulham he was
overtaken by a terrible storm-a return
hearse came up, going TO Chelsea. Any
port in a storm. The doctor crept in
with the pail and plumes for his COM
p,nion.-The hearse stopped at the
door his lady looked out - Who have
you got there, coachman p "The doc,
tor ma'am." -'Thank heaven. says she,
he's safe at last Thank you, my
love- says the doctor, (getting out of
the hearse,) for your kind anxiety for
my safety
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-09

In some parts of New-Eugland, it is,
or has been the duty of the select-men
of each township, yearly to license the
Innkeepers. About the time for the an
nual appointment, it was whispered by
some of the knowing ones that of late
the house of David k had not been
the most celebrated for good regulations
and orderly visitors. Apprised of these
reports, the host conceived it the most
likely means of preserving bis character,
TO avoid being turned out, by decently
resigning his birth. He accordingly
presented the following communication ::
Genhemen-During the time which
| have held the office of lnnkeeper, NY
ertremest erortions have been displayed
for the expression of vice and immortaij-
ty. But of lately, my circumstances
have become so exceeded concomitant, as
to surrender it very duborous whether
shall cohabit in this part of the country
anotheryear. With due presentiments Of
respect, represent you with this for my
designation of his office.
Yours, esteemedIy, Sc.
e AyTTn y
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
Gsorgstopn 10TH Mau, fsa5.

At a special Meeting of the stock
holders of the Potomac Company, held
this day at Semmes' Tavern, previous
notice thereof having been given con.
formally to law
The following resolutions were a
imously adopted:
That this meeting, having duly con-
sidered the Act of the General Assem-
bly, Of the state of Virginia, passed at
the December session thereof, in the
year 1928, entitled San act incorpora-
ting the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company and the acts of the General
Assembly Of Maryland, and OF the Con-
gre,s Of the United States, confirming
the same, and beiag willing and desi-
rous 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 IN
cooperating the said Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, and to all the
provisions thereof.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
CHESAPEAKE & ONO CANAL

FL
Pursuant to the notice, the Central
Committee of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Cony ention met at Browns to-
tel in the city Of Washington, on The
18th inst. Present-C harles'F. Mercer,
Alfred III. Powell, and Hiram L. 0pie,
from Virginia; Frisbey Timan and
John Lee, from Mary land; John Mason,
Of Georgetown, and Walter Jones, Of
the City of Washington.
The Chairman briefly stated to the
Committee the success which had at
tended the object OF the Convention,
since its meeting on the 9th of Nov.
1928. He submitted to them a copy of
the act of the Legislature of Virginia,
Incorporating the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company; of the conhrmatory
act OF the Legislature of Maryland, pas
sed at its last session, and Of the Con-
gres II the United States, OF the sd of
March, as well as the resolutions ofthe
Potomac Company, of the day pre-
ceding; all which taken together, author
ised the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company TO extend their labors as far as
the Pennsy wanna line, and would em-
power them to proceed, as originally
contemplated by the convention, TO
Pittsburg, IN receiving the assent 81
that state. The causes Of the delay of
the confirmatory act of Pennsylvania,
the Chairman explained and illustrated
by reference to a number OF private
letters from Harrisburg, during the re
cent session Of the Legislature, which
left no room to doubt but that the con-
sent of that intelligent and pa
triotic state had been withheld only to
the ensuing session of its Legislature. to
which had been postponed, by a vote
of the last House of Representatives, a
bill designed for that object, with a re-
commentator to their successors to act
upon it, at the earliest period practical
BILE. All that il remained for the Gen.
trail Committee to do, in order to de-
termine their duties. it was suggested,
was to expedite as far as practicable,
the appointment of the Commissioners,
contemplated by the new charter, Tor
the purpose of opening books for the
subscription ofstock to The new Com
pany; and, to the attainment of this end,
the Committee instructed the chair
to address a letter to the President
of the United states, and TO the Govern
ors of Maryland and Virginia, respect
fully requesting an early attention to
this subject, as convenient.
A correspondence between the Chair
man of the Committee and the Depart
ment of War, in relation to the progress
of the military and civil Engineers
gineers engaged On the line of the Ca
nal, was also submitted by the Chair
man to the Committee, who deemed it
expedient that the Commissioners, WIN
may be deputed to open the books,
should be apprised sf the information
which il affords, and that the Chairman
fthe Committee should suggestto them
Individually the policy of awaiting the
report of the estimates of the Board,
which might be expected by the first
or middle of October, before the books
should be opened.
The Committee, having unanimously
concured in all the preceding PROPOSE
tons, adjourned tomeet again in WASH
ington, on the day of the first assem-
blage of the Commissioners, after their
appointment.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
Exclssra DErAarmrrr,,
May 9. 1895.

sIaY " ioLp.
SIR: In obedience to your direetionss
] have tho honor to state to you the
measures which have been adopted tor
the complexion Of the examinations,
surveys and estimates, Of the line OF
the proposed canal, from the District u
Columbia, by Pittsburg to Lake Erie.
Three Military and one civil brigade
Of engineers have been organized, and
placed at the disposal Of the Board Of
Engineers for internal ~improvements
and are now employed in making this
surveys and examinations for the routs
Of the contemplated Canal from the tide
waters Of the Potomac 10 Pittsburg, and
thence to Lake Erie.
One Brigade, under Lieut.. Colonel
Albert, is now engaged in surveying add
locating the Canal from the mouth of
Savage river to tide water on the poto-
mac, which, it is expected, he will com-
plete before the sickly season commen-
ces. One Brigade, under Capt Men ell,
on that part oil the route from the mouth
Of Savage river to Deep Creek BridgeS
one Brigade. under Mr.. james Shriver,
from Deep Creek Bridge TO Pittsburg,
and one Brigade under Major Kearney,
OH the route from the Ohio to Laks
Erie. All of these surveys is expected
to be completed this season, except tho
one undef the direction of Major Kear~
ney, the Board of Engineers will be enc
abIed 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 before the next Congress.
Doctor Howard, Assistant Civil Enc
g%ineer, has been ordered to New Tofks
with directions to ascertain the cost Of
construction Of the Locks; the excava-
ton and removing Of the Earth; the
blowing and removing Of the rocks; the
waste of water by leakage and eyapo-
ration; the eradicaiing Of trees and
stumps; the cost of entertainments, aqus-
ducts, and other data on which the este
mates may be fairly compared with tho
prices in this quarter, with a view Of as
certaing, as nearly as possible, the pro-
babe cost of the construction of th1
cana. Respectfully submitted.
ALEX. MACOMB,
Major Gen., Chief Engineer.
Hon J. BARBoUR, Ssc'y. IF War.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
.anstssr c( The Secretary Of Var.
WAR DErARTMENr, ,

sEdy SfHs 1872
Snail have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your communication adj
dressed to me on the s5th ulttmo,reqnest-
ing,as proxy deputed by the Treasurer to
represent the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia in the approaching meeting OF the
Potomac Company, and as Chairman Of
the Central Committee Of the Che a
peake aud Ohio Canal Convention. about
to re-as,embie ia the city OF Washing
ton, Information in reference TO the
measures adopted, or contemplated by
the President OF the United States, for
the completion Of the examinations, sur
veys, and estimates, Of the line Of the
proposed Canal from the District Of Co
lumbia by Pittsburg to Lake Erie and
TO enclose you the accompanying report
OF the chief Engineer upon the subject
which affords the information reques-
ted.
am, with great respect, Sir, yous
most obedient servant,
JAMES BARBOUR.
Hon. c. +. MERcsR
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
o 3 BARNARD,
Treas. and Cik. Potomac Co
Copy Of letter from The Chairman Of
the Central COMMITTEES TO the Sscrsta-
vyof Wsrs
LEEsBURG, Va. 2
9priL 25h, 1855

apriL ash, lSa5.S
Sin: As the proxy deputsd by the
Treasurer to represent the Common
wealth Of Virginia, in the approaching
meeting of the Potomac Company, and
as Chairman Of the Central Committee.
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Convention, about to- reassenble in the
city of Washington, | beg leave to re-
quest of your Department such infor-
nation rs you may find it convenient
and proper to afford Il the Company
and the COMMITTEE, of the measures
adopted, or contemplated, By the Presi-
dent of the United States, for the COM
pletion of the examination, surveys, and
estimates, of the line proposed Canal
from the District Of Columbia, by Pitts
burg to Lake Erie.
Ii would afford great satisfaction and
very important aid to the friends of this
enterprise, if your reply could furnish
the period when this preparatory labor
will be so far advanced as to supply suf-
icient data for = correct calculation OF
the ultimate cost of the several great
sections OF the Canal.
The first Of these, ending at the cas-
tern base of Allegheny, embraces the
entire interests about to be surrendered
by the Potomac Company; and, with
the middle section or taat which, begin
ming where the former terminates, and
extending to Pittsburg. comprebends
the whole line of the Canal described
in The terms of the recent charter OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Company. But
the views Of the Convention of Dele
gates which assembled in Washington
on the 9th Nov. 1928, including the line
of Canal from Pittsburg to Lake Erie,
as an essential link of this chain of the
Union; and the new charter omitte d
this link, only because of the necessity
ii would create Of obtaining the assent
of sixth and remote party to an enter
prize, extending thro' three states, as
well as the District of Columbia, and al
ready DISTRACTED in lis progress by nu-
merous obstacles, interposed by the ma
ny rival interests, which it sought TO
harmonize, and the separate authorities
to which it appealed for cooperation.
As the prospect Of pecuniary profit
win constitute the leading motive with
individual subscribers, TO embark their
capital in the stock Of the New Compa-
ny, and this profit will depend, in part,
Tor its future enlargement, On tina 6nai
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
HOPS.

EHRsT sort HOPS. the growth Of 1924, just
IL received by LAM & TOWNER.
Shepherdstown, Msrch24.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
Office Of the Potomac Company,
Georg to wn l7th May, 1925.

Georgetown l7th May. 1925.
Sir: Ihave the honor to transmit toyou
herewith, an extraet from the proceed
ings oftbe Special Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Potomac Compa ny, hol-
den yesterday, pursuant to notioe CIV
en- conformably to law.
l remain, very respectfully, your
most obedient servant,
ROBERT BARNARD,
Trsos.S Clerk Potomac Company.
To C. +. MERcER, Esq.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02

completion of,he entire Icanal, accor.
ding 10 the original design ofthe Wash
ington Convention, it is hoped that tho
request fof information, which ] lavs
the honorto address 10 your Do psrtment
viii not be regarded as un,imely, or
ohtuaSive-
With great respect, am sir, your
obedient servant,
C. +. MERCER,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
RnMOVAno

VNffE subscriber respectfully Informs the eli
4. tizens Of Mar,insburg and the public in
general, thAt lac has removed his Tailor shop
TO his own house near the bridge, on Queen
street, where he is prepared to execute all or
ders in his line of business. He deems it I'M
necessary to say sny thing about his work, as
he is known TO the public; suffice it to say. that
his work shall be done as well, and on as low
terms, as any other person in the valley. No
delay need be expected; in twenty-four hours
from the time the garment is brought, the coat
can be had, if desired. lie wishes il to be dis
tinctly understood, that he will not charge the
tillers Of the soil, and others, more for max
ing a coat, than he would a merchant, as has
been the practice with some of his neigllbors.
Patrick Cunningham.
Mar,insburg, April 20
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
That the President Of the Potomac

That the President Of the Potomac
Company be, and he 10 hereby, required
to deliver to the Executives of the states
Of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsyha-
MIA, respectively, aad TO the Secretary
of the Treasury Of the United States,
copies OF the aforegoing declaration Of
assent and corporate act ofthe Potomac
Company, as required by the frat sec
ton Of the Act OF the General Assembly
of Virginia, entitled IAN act incorpora-
ting the Chesapeake and Ohio Compa-
ny.n
That the President and Directors of
the Potomac Company be, and they are
hereby, authorized and required, in the
name and behalf of this company,
whenever, ~agreeably tc the terms and
provisions ofthe aforesaid act of Virgil
MIA, entitled An act Incorporating the
Chesapeake aad Ohio Canal Company"
the subscribers therein mentioned and
referred+e shall have become incorpo-
rated, to make a surrender OF the char
ter of the Potomac Company, to the
said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany, all the property rights and rrivi-
hges, owned, possessed, and enjoyed,
by the said Potomac Company under
their said charter, 4 be held, used and
occupied by the said Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company in the same man
ner aud 10 the same effect, As the said
Potomac Company now hold, possess,
and occupy the same by law. And 1t
is hereby resolved and declared that up
on the completion of the said surrender
and convey anee by the said President
and Directors, TO be evidenced by deed
or deeds, in the name of this company,
under the bands Of tina said President
and Directors, or a majority of them,
aud the corporate seal of this Company,
the said charter shall be, and hereby is
efiectually surrendered, and all the said
property, rights, and privileges. shall be,
and hereby are, ~stisctually %conveyedto
the said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company, according to the tenor and
effect, true intent and meaning, OF the
said act and acts so Incorporating the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
as aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, as the corpo-
rate act Of the Potomac Company, &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
OGcs Of Ms Pplomae Companr,

Georgetown, 10Th May 1928
I hereby certify the a~foregoing to be
a true and faithful extract from the re-
cords of the proceedings Of the Potomac
Company.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
100 ! REWARD.

100 DOLLARS REWARD.
O&z Ran away from the subscriber Lv-
ing near Wytle court house, Va. in
September, 1926. a negro man nsT-
H ed DAVE, 50 years old, S feet 9
49, inches high, not perfectly black,
likely vIssge, thin lips. thin nose, small eyes,
has a down look when spoken to, remarkably
thick wrists and clumsey hands. u scar on one
Of his legs, occasioned by a fall from q horse,
and thrown his toes out very much ~hen walk
ing, and stands in that way. He Was raised near
Martinsburg. Berkeley county by James Eakn,
and may be in that neighborhood, as he Was
frequently seen there during the last summer
The above reward will be given for the sppre-
hension and confinement of said negro, so that
| get him again, and al reasonable charges pad
if brought home. HENRY SPRINKLE.
Wythe C. II. May S, lS25-3t.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
Major Gen., Chief E1ginssr.
Hon J. BARBouR, Ssc'y. ef War.
CUMBERLAND, May as.

THs Chssapeaks and Ohio Canal
Roufc.-The Corps of United States
Typographical Engineers, under COM
mand Of CaptAicNeill are now enga-
ged in prosecuting their surveys and es-
Inmates, in the Giades ia this county.
We understand that they have descen-
ded Grab Tree Creek, and will soc
reach the mouth Of Savage, where their
operations win terminate IN this county
Colonel Albert having commenced
there and proceeded Eastward.
Captain McNeiIl and company, after
having reached the mouth Of savage
will Immediately proceed to exanins
the Casselmen's river route.
Col. Albert and company, we learn,
are at present sncamped, a few miles
below Oidtown, in this county to which.
place they have finished makiag sur-
yeys, Sc.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02
For Rent,
Henshaso's Sac and Full;ng
MI. Cnrdino MGcLinp &c

MI, Carding Machine, &c.
GITUATE on MiICreek, Berkeley coun.
~ ty, half a mile above Mr.. David Mrlier's
Tavern. This property has the advantage of a
never-failing stream of water and a wealthy
neighbourhood, where a great quantity of Do.
nestle Cloth, &c. is manufactured; the proper.
~ will be put in good order and let out upon
accommodating terms to a steady man, who
understands the business, for either a monied
rent or upon the shares; possession can imme-
diately be had. There is a comfortable Dwell.
ing House near the Mills, about five a
cres OF cleared land, and a good apple orchard.
1t this property should not be rented by the
18th May (instant,) liberal wages will be Civ.
en- to a good hand who understands the bust.
ness of Carding, Pulling, &c. Application made
to the subscriber. living adjoining the premises,
the terms will be made known and contracts
entered into.
LEVI HENSHAW.
May S,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-06-02

WlLrAM DRArroN has been elected
a RepresentatiF to Congress from the
City Of Charleston, by a majority OF slx
or seven hundred votes over WILLIAM
CsAFrs, tls opposing candidate, TO MI
the vacancy oeessioned by The rssignAr
ton Of Mr.. PosNsEgT-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-17

s,otb, looking earnestly in the prisoners face, he
;nn,;red if he had been Induced 10 make that plea
hv The hope Of pardon He replied that he had done
deliberately His lordship told him to consider
aho,, time before he determined 10 persevere 10 that
Dles the prisoner shook his head, recined on his
Eand and again covered his face, agitated by grief"
clerk of the .drraignS, " Shall enter the YER
Dict my Lord9"
JGe Recorder. "Wat short time"
The prisoner was then removed; and on being
brought back, aud saying thai he persisted in his
nea, the Judge putting on his black cap, addressed
him in very solemn manner, and alter urging him
not 10 indulge the hope OF pardon, proceeded to
pronounce The sentence OF death.
curious toy has been brought before the public in
England which bids fair TO be good successor 10
The kaleidoscope. 1t is called Thaunairope and
produces wonderful Illusions by rapid revolutions.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-17

Mr. CraWford.-A public dinner was given on
the 10th ult, by the citizens of Lexington, Geo., to
the late Secretary OF the Treasury. MIR. Crawford's
toast was
1.-THE present administration--et it be Judged by
its measures"
From Gibraltar The Baltimore Patriot of Wednesday
the following extract of letter from the respeca
BILE house Of VIM CozENs Go dated Gibraltar, March IS
sWe wrote you the 18th inst and We have only time 10
say, that Flour dull again, owing TO the order OF its adj
mission into Cadz having been suspended through some
ntrgues We have, besides, had rain and large arrivals
3 Wheat."
Ripe Strawberries were sold in the Washington
City. market on Thursday last.
The President has appointed PH1Lp c. PESpLEToN, of
Virginia. to be Judge OF the u States for the Western Dis
rict of that state in place OfJudge JACKSON deceased
Great boat Race.-A Race will take place be-
tween the boat owned by the Richmond Boat Club
and built by Mr.. John Baptist. and the boat owned
by Major George Howard, built by Mr.. VIM De
La Moniaynie, for purse OF S 1000. made up by
the Richmond Boat Club, and the Whitehall Aqua
tic Club. The Race will take place the Goth
inst at o o'clock from Robbins Reef, and lermi-
nate at the Castle Garden, distance OF about
miles The Richmond Boat will be rowed by the
Staten Island " atermen; and Major Howard's
boat by the Whitehall Watermen. -sN. L. pap.
London During the year ending Oath December, 1894
there chrsened in this city, 1898 males 1890
females-n all 2575S. The number buried in the
time, O,567 males, 1872 females-n all 2o237 of
this NUMBER 6476 died under years of age and only
two one hundred years.
The Insurance Companies in Charleston, S. c.
have come to the resolution, not TO insure property
on board any Steamboat in which the article Of
gunpOlcder shall be shipped.
dandy in Cincinnati lately fined four dollars by the
Mayor, for refusing obey the orders of fire warden
during alarm of fire. The exquisite was afraid ofspo
ing his clothes.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-17
I.VDIAN MASSACRE.

yAHedge1lIe, Geo May 8.
We stop the press to the distressing ineli
gence of the murder OF the Indian Chief General WILLIAM
McIETosH and the Chief of Cowetau, TusTUNNUeeEE Tom
ME, which brought to the Governor yesterday evening
by Chilly Mcintosh, the Generals Son, and five Chiefs OF
the Nation, who made their escape from the Massacre.
The mischief was perperated last Saturday by large
body of Indians supposed be four hundred, who attack
ed Gen. N1lntosh in lis own house, the very day he
had appointed off the head Of mission TO explore
The country west of the Mississippi for the future residence
of the Nation There is much to fear, that
WHITE the instgators of this hoIrd butchery.
Chilly the Generals proceededimmediatey Wash
ngon City, communicate the disastrous intelligence to
the general government.