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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

70 the public It being the general irp ras-
sion olthe citizens OF this place and neigh
borhood, that the subscriber intends removing.
to the West, he deems it necessary to inform
them that lie has determined to remain with
them. He tenders to the citizens of the coun-
ty, his services as a LAND SURVEYOR, at
rates suited TO the umes--also as a collector;
with the assurance, particularly in regard TO
the latter, that any business entrusted to him
shall be attended to with the utmost strict
ness and punctuahty.
ing. -. James .1Iar,peH i'm.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

John Shannon respectable citizen
of Starkey, Yates county, (N.Y.) was
killed in an awful manner, on the
10Th inst. whilst on his way to Hu!d's
mill, his horses, Zone OF which was a
young and FESTIVE colt ran of the
high precipicc with the wagon near the
mill. The bank down which Dir.
Shannon was precipitated, was from
$50 to 100 fee, and almost perpendicu
lar Mr.. Shannon and the horses
were fonnd dead in the mill pond in
about ten feet water.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

The packet sIoop independence arri-
we'd a. Norfolk on Friday, in IS hours
from New-lofk, having on board de-
tachment Of L. S. troops for Fortress
Monroe.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

If. Hall, the inventor Of the pat
ent jfle " hieh bears his name, is no"
at Fortress Monroe, attending course
of experiments which is mixing at the
Af,iilcry School with this weapon, by
order of the War Department
Those gentlemen who have witness
'el the iirings and the execution, ex
press themselves IN term, highly ia
vonrable to the superior properties oil
these Rifles; and theii merits, when
compared with those. of the common
mnsket, warrant the belief that they
will, at no very distant day, entirely
suppressed the use Of the mu,ket.
Tue object of the trials which these
Rifles are now undergoing is to meet a
Resolution of Congress which calls for
information concerning them, by as
certaning their advantages, durability
and general utility, when in The hands
OF soldiers, subjact TO constant use,
and to all the Casualties Of service
Norfolk Herald.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

Tor SALE--T~o likely young ,N'EGH0
l. GIRLS. one IN her l7ih year, and the
Their in her lB.h year They are both well &C.
qo''nted with homework &c. Apply to inc
printer. August II.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

Melancholy accident-Miss Matilda
Brevitt, second daughter OF DR.. j. Bte-
witt while on a visit to friend in
the country, was induced, on Tuesday
, ~ains about six o'clock, to visit a
camp meeting held in tie ueighborhood
on returning home from which, the
horse that drew the oarry.all became
frightened aud dashed rapidly along
Miss Rretitt becoming alarmed, sprang
from the carriage aud was instantly kill
ed The young lady in company was
also seriously injured in the Ike attempt.
The young man who drove the horse,
escaped with triHing injury Bait. finer.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

TOIt ~ " n ~. - kAuCh bUAttty Is
felt to ascertain the particular features
of the new Constitution given 10 Por.
tugal by Don Pedro, and whether thew
may not involve some Of the leading
principles adopted by the members Of
The Peninsuia-It appears by the fol.
lowing articles that the Constitution
has already caused solne mischief. and
as the dissatisfaction tvinced bv The
party was not manifested without re-.
Fiction, it is presumed that other at.
tempts will be made to resist The new
order of things.
From Lisbon Captain Bryce. of
brig Draco, at New York from Lis.
bon, which place he left on the 23d
July, states that the British frigate
Diamond; with Sir Charles Stewart
on board, bearer of dispatches from
the Emperor, had arrived there from
the Brazils Sir Charles was also the
bearer of The new Constitution from
Don Pedro to his Portuguese subjects.
At first the Constitution was we'll re.
ceived, but lew days afterwards Sc.
veraI regiments, including their Off
GERS, mutinied. declaring they " ouId
not submit to it. Before the mutiry
was quciled several lives were I6st.
ami the remainder of the mutineers ia.
ken prisoners aud put in close confine.
ment 4 or 5 ships of the line, 5 fri.
gates, and some gun brigs, were in
the harbour
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

Lieu'erants WoRTH and FINDLEY
u ) Engineers, ave now engaged IL
surveying the route contemplated for
opening a Canal between the town OF
Dover, in \. II, and the Wlnnipssio
gee Lake.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

Exirac, Of a letter from an officer on boasd
the Constellation ifigate, daied Pensacola,
july o.
- have nothing worth communicating,
except the fact that there never was a
ship in more beautiful order than .he Con
stellation, and she may W ell be called
the crack ship of the West Indies
Her crew and officers are all in perfect
health. Cur surgeons reported to-day
fire men on the seek list only, four with
partial or s'igli wouuds received IA per
Torrance of their duty, and one conya-
lescent, VINO has a bilious choiic. Such
small number Of men on the sick list of
a frigate, after being sinthe Nest Indies
about ten months, is nnheard OF, and
speaks volumes IL iafner ot her gallant
!. !. !. !: !. !. !.
Commander. 60 beers attach
# can ION OF the
state of th fest of The
squadron, have been
ia the bad
"rhe ship 3Iseh arrived here
in 10 days C. |lsVIloo, brings in,
teligeDce of ausfhsf action having been
fought in sight of the walls of that city,
in which the Brazilians lost 600 men,
killed and wounded, and 500 made pris-
oHers.
"ihere have been three naval actions,
but no one decisive. Commodore Brown
has been highly cxtol,ed by the Eagish
and Americans for his conduct in the
combats in sight Of Montegideo. The
Chilean squaJron, consisting of the A
STA, 81, and two gun.bfigs, undsr the
command Of Admiraf Guise, had left
Callao, and were daily expected at Bue-
nos Ayres."
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

On Thursday afternoon last, the
proprietor of the collection of Rattle
snakes in Boston, had one of his fingers
bitten by one of them a friend cut
the wound, and applied his mouth 10
draw out,t virus, while physician
was sent for, hoadministertd Sweet
Oil to the sufferer AMI bathed the
wound With it, and the swelling sub
sided.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

The Paris papers relate that, near
the precincts Of Guilotie, e, in Dau.
phiny, physician of the place, retur-
ming on horseback from visit to pa.
tent in the country, journeyed at his
usual slow and quiet pace, when he
was suddenly stopped by a female fan.
tastical!y attired, who asked him for
aims. He was about 10 give little
sum; but seeing her make an endea.
vor TO draw something from her own
pocket, he took The alarm, set off at
round trot, and had not proceeded many
PAGES before bullet whistIed by bis
ears. The people of GuiIlotiere set on.
in pursuit ofihe amazon, and at length
found her in field of rye busted in ex.
changing her beggar's dress for the
clothes Of lady. She proved to be
the Doctors wife!
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

Recipe, DR. Physic, for Dyspepsia.
Burn, hickory sapIings in a close
stove, and when the wood and Goals
are entirely reduced to ashes, take three
quarts ofthe hot ashes and pour three
quarts of boiling water upon them to
this add one wine glass foil OF SCOT; il
must stand forty eight hours stirring it
three times day-then rack it off in
botIles-cork it tight, and put it in a
cool place. Half an hour after eating.
take one table spoonful or more in as
much water as agreeable; net drinking
any thing else in the mean time. For
tea, take two table spoonful of thick
sweet cream to cup of boiling water,
add a little salt, and sweeten 10 your
taste. The person TO be rubbed every
morning from the throat down with
table salt made little damp, until
perfectly dry. The patient should eat
OF beef and mutton with little boiled
rice, and no vegetables.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

Course Of Trade The Charleston
Courier says, "the course OF trade sp.
pears to be changing We see by The
last Boston Sales Reported that car
go of Rice has been imported there
from Demarara; the ship Othello, ar
rived here yesterday from New York,
IS in part loaded with The same staple;
and it is only few weeks since, that
part ofa cargo was received here from
Baltimore, which paid a handsome
profit on its cost at that place. The
lronical maxim of carrying Goals to
Newcastle, " may yet be used in sober
verify. Suppose we send them few
cargoes Of Anthrecite?
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

The Rev. Mr. OLrN, (of The Me.
thodist CHURCH. has been chosen to 6lt
the new ProfeSsorshlpof Bellies Lettres
and Moral Philosophy, in Franklin
College in Georgia.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-31

1t is said that in Darien, Georgia,
the gun used at the funeral ceremonies
in honor Of Jeffel son and Adams, had
been named Thomas JEFFERSON
and bad been fred eighty two times,
when, on the match being applied the
eighty third time, the number of years
OF Mr.. JeffeEson's life, 1T BURST.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-17

you uncomfortable services services. that rTpbabI,
no man IN this nation can render you. q
MIR. Giles remsins splendid monument, and
living one too, Of pure patriotism and unsullies
political reputation. In vain have the nvenomet
arrows Of maligni,y and corruption enleavored to
sou that bright reputation, 50 dear him, and the
people oil Virginia. In vain have the sycophants
OF the day, the exRectants of Office, and the pat
{onaee and influence of the powers that are at
washington, endeavoured to frown him into ST.
1ence! The cause of the Constitution, the liberty
OF his country; when in early life was taken un-
DER his guardian care and he has never for a
moment deserted it,
Let us then, my fellow-ctizens, on the altar of
our countrys good the altar of that institution
we rove and revere so much, sacrifice little SEN
ftiment, little pride. and little local attachment,
to attain transcendant good Let it not be an
insupera5ie objection in the patriot bosom, that
WIN. Is. Giles lives not in our district
am unwilling to go ia,o system of represen-
tauon oil the kind, for many reasons When the
tiine Tor which he may be now elected shall trans
pre- the public sentiment may settle on some
one, who will be willing 10 serve them.
For the reasons above, tvitharat, from the
canpaSs. :"
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. II. FONrAINE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-17
FOR THE ENQUIRER
Fellotp Citizen,

FeHop tHizeHS Of the Counties of Chdrfoffe
BuehtHShdm, Prince EdUayd, and Cnmber.
land.
have offered myself ss candidate for vour
suiirages IN previous paper. But when was al
Buckingham Court last, in mixing and Interchange
ing sentiments with the people of the county.
could not but perceive the strong current of public
sentiment which set towards, probably one Of the
most Distinguished politicians OF this or any other
age, this or any other entry. ! mean Nm b.
Giles.
1t has always been to me great pleasure. no
matter IN what situation placed, TO bow TO the
strong force OF public opinion. when l could be-
lieve that opinion correct, and in no other. In
this case 1t cannot be doubted. VIM. b. Giles is
consttutionally eligible 10 become your represen-
tative, II you think proper to elect him.
The Constitution OF the u. States only requires
that he shall be inhabitani of that state from
whence he is elected" The laws of the state sane
ZION the same.
You then have an opportunity to bes,ow trust
into the hands OF one of the most distinguished
sons OF Virginia. IL may be said, that Mr.. Giles
livessbu Of the District 1t is true he does IL il
not true too, that this is one OF the most impor
tant epochas in your history? The scenes OF 'os
and 80 are 10 be acted over again. The dav bas
arrived when limited constitutional government
rs to be tried in your country. Your liberty. your
all is at stake. And shall we not send our graa,
est men TO meet the Crisis1
When the Elder Adams, in the "days that tried
mems souls" endeavoured to pour forth TYRANNY
end persecution. on Jour devoted heads; who, then
with others saved you? Who then led the enba,.
tied front? Was it not I'm. b. Giles? Shall
we so soon forget man, who rendered US such in
comparable ssrvicesI Suppose the people Of this
country were to endeayor to remunerate Mr..
Giles, for bis important services at that day and
time. Cold and silver would not do it.
Shall we not, then, by some means within our
power, endesv our to pour forth those grateful feel
ings that ought TO belong to the true patriot And
render him consolation and confidence, when the
hairs Of his head have become grey in the true se,
vice Of his country And his body, probably in
firm from the same cause, but his mind as lucid and
as s'rong as ever?
Should we elect Mr.. Giles to be your represen-
tstive during the remaining period of Mr.. Ran.
solph's lest election, he viii be enabled 10 render
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FeR THE ENQUIRER.

D." Mr.. Gi'es and the approaching election Z
II Is admitted by the Republicans generally, that
THIS IS an awful crisis in our affairs. That il is
now TO he decided, whether the gov eminent of the
z o. Is limited IN IT'S powers, or a consolidated
government with uncomfortable authority.
Al II further admitted that there is no man i'm the
state can render more service in s,enming the ,or
rent IMAM Mr.. Giles. But, it is said, il is improper
10 elect HIM Tor District in which he does not re-
SIDE lie answer is that the constitution EXPIRE. sy
allows 1t. The wise and patriotic trainers of iba,
instrument, evinced their sagacity by foreseeins
'iat events nigh, arise, when the people ought moi
to be confined the limits of one district in their
selection, ct should have the right to select that
man In the state at large who could render them
most service l; is, iben, the constitutional risb,
Oh TIE people 10 do so, and who can control them
In The exercise of this fowers The enquiry is
ho'' where does the man reside? but who can best
assert and vndcate the violated rights of his con-
sutuents; and bring back our rulers 10 the princ-
pies OF the constitution, II is not time to sickle
oI forms, or stand upon etiquette; minor conside-
rauons ought to yield 10 the public good So far
from lis being act OF improperly, il will be one
OF magnanimiiy W hicli will do immortal honor tn
The District. 1t will afford bright example of the
sacrifice OF all local and personal feeling ON the
altar OF Tie public good. Ii will shew tha, thew
regard not men, but principle. And wha, danger.
lei me ask, can there be in the precedent. MIR.
Nnes HAS not oo'rudeo himself on the District. He
was even unconscious, as it would appear, from his
answer 10 portion OF the ireeholders of Buckng-
man, that they meant TO support him. ri he is
elected, 1t will be voluntary and unsolicited ar,
oil the people; it will spring from their free choice
and grow out oil the crisis. There is no dancer in
The precedent. The case will rarely occur and
VIII be confined to the exigency which gives il
o'rfh. The people retain the power to Judge when
me times demand such measure, and surely they
neen MOI Dc AFRAID to trust themselves. Mr. Giles
has devoted the flower of his life IN IN. III.
service, the people know him and His nrinc;nleS
and 1t is chinierical to- suppose, that any danyer
VIII result to the District from its ayans Itself of
MS serVicssio most the present emergency.
a CITIZEN.
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sioie 10 save Gresc, by arm, ON account OF Lei
! oissentions, hss proposed to lbrahim Pacha to
divide Greece into 4 provinces, each to have e
1reek Hospdar nominated by the Sultan to whom;
an annual tribute should be paid, &c. It is said the
sieeroy Of Egypt is favorable to the plan, but no
answer was received from ConstantinopIe - ="
Sonfrastk WE this day lay before our readers
he very interesting Report made to the Senate of
ne y. .. by MIR. Lloyd of Mass, from the
No"ni''ee OF Commerce. They report most ia
oo.do;y on The Presidents proposition to abolish
s"''e,y the discriminating dn,ies betw cen the u.
e v,"e' nations who may reciprocate the
same, anke on vessels and on merchandise, The
committee seem to have viewed the subject in all
us MS. rights They point out the very great compe.
ution which our vessels would have to encounter
with these OF Europe; they are aware of the disad
vantages IN some respects WHICH we should have
TO overcome; yet such is their confidence in the
ih'e'iisenee' industry and enterprise of the mer-
Chants and navigators of the u s., that the Com
mi'tee are willing TO defy al competition will,
" any other nation" and they accordingly report
OIL LOT the purpose of removing the dscrimina,-
ing dulles under certain circumstances
ms reports not altogether dictated BY the
same spirit which distinguishes the late Report Of
Tue treasury Department. Mr.. Rush seems not so
"a sy impressed with the characteristic industry
anu eh'erpsze OF our countrymen, when he even
goes against the best received principles of noli,i
cal economists, the growing practice Of the British
government, the spirit Of the age itself. In The
propositions which he supports for the ENCOURAGE
ment OF domestic manufactures Al the verv
moment when o. Britain is attempting to throw OF
.he sbackies which she has imposed upon her trade
MIR. Rush is seeking to borrow them fur Tho ~
STATES. 'A' =" 'ne -;
ne H'oi delegates of Maryland have adopted
RESOLUTIONS recognizing the right of the u S. to
establish Roads and Canals II
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n N CHANCERY At rules taken IA the clerks olhce Of
Prince EdwTd county, the ist day Of Deceber, 1926.
William walker Complainant
Against
Elisha Nof.hp, George Dungans, Edward Bradshaw will
liam r. Wooton John Rudd, Junr, Eaon Hudson aud Simeon
III. Wooton Defendant.
The defendant Nofihp, not having entered his
add given security according act Of the General Assem-
y aud the rules this court and appearing that he
inhshan Of lh, state On the motion Of the eofnplsip-
ant by COUNSEL Is entered II rules aforesd
ordered that the said defendant Nohp do appear here on
the it day Of March court and the
bill and that copy Of ibis order be forthwith in
Of the public newspapers printed IN the city Of Rehnond
for two months ecesiyeiy and also posted at the front door
Is. j. woRsHAM, d. O.
Jan. ". T9-wgw
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fcOlfAt1rNLc lrrn

DIEDlat hrs residence in HaIif,, counts on a. a,,
~ m .ne's OF only two three days Capt John Hanno
~ 90. year oil IN, In the Of his life he I,,nk
waters OF Addiction but il conscience aided nv
ana "nci"uded recollection of thought and deed !,
our happiness misery f:,u .taie the, ms,
Past written by memory hi. we'll spent life he NH
49,, ., OF eternal felicity. In the prefaee To- mi. ro
~ i, Ia r.'d oi ms zeaous patriotism which, drrrar
s az ahege and o'taees, al the age Of fifteen nerye hi
w., ru a sirded his tender loins for the battles of hi;
anu every where he III find recorded f..
Nh; m pfct aud esteem, endee tributes To his viiurx
Ti s"e"ed With the tears of 'nali but .orely d;
Nov. ~, 1925. ts ~ regrets
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NOTICE
Jan ~.

TIVBEtwo manufacturing mills the Aepopsoox canal
D. the Balm Il Petersburg will be disposed Of by ale
lease nexmayBoh houses large and well hult one
them ofbrck the two first stories Of The
the balance brick They sre both we'll calculated for anufsc
turing Flour extensively and they have abundant
falling supply Of water from the canal durng whole wear
Those desircrs 10 the valuable property d
this description, are invited 10 avail themselves opportu
nifty OF obtaining IT, -
An advertisement giving particular information on the
SUBJECT Will appear short time hence snd who feel
interest the referred that BY order Of the
sppsrnteudsn'cf The uPST APPomsItos Company.
s. d. MORTON, Beeaf
Pslersburg,Jsn. irs sa-S
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FOR TIE E.MoLrLpEn
To the FIeehoiders Of Charlotte, Bnehingho0..
Prince EdlCnrd mil EnnlherLn,ld = :.


Prince EjtcGTd and Cumberland.
FELLOW CITIZENS: Invited by citizen OF
Charlotte, TO adopt principle not heretofore prac
Used upon, and with IT, representative, gen
tlemsn from the county Of Amelia, MIR. Giles J
70 represent the sentiments, feelings, wishes and
interests OF the freeboders Of your district in the
Congress OF the United Ststes--t becomes neces-
ssry TO inquire, what is the OF this new pm
ciple
When our ancestors first organized this common.
wealth into districts for the purpose Of CHOOSING
Representatives in Congress, it-was enacted, (nol
without opposition,) that such Representative
should be resident Of the district for which h,
should be elecled-but supported by Richard III
Lee and The Immortal Hei,ry, NE qualification
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-17

ni1n'aona ifasti'gs COURT January I5 1896
b"bEkEi that the Sergeant # this CITY in,Ic
Save belonging 10 John Willitrsan of ne S, I'M
q " 'F' and e"nined therein until iii, Tine f y
EnTuh copy MI ~ II,s,, n ~" richmond
onp1 AZ. with the above order, The above named h.
In w. % o,'rr me front dotr Of the Esge tavern on rbr
10Y He i''" Gay oil frhInarynes ai - oolock " $3.50
IA, II w. ID. WREN, Sergeant @ n
79-ils
ne dra'ri"s 81 the Washington Canal g. C,,.,sa,,,
. STATE IoHeTy Cinss No p received =, a.,
% "nhsr ,hs hsslr iIoie where tickets will be exnmnej
J. YATES,
T., =, A. MeINTY6E, 5 Managers.
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The LATEsr.--The Packet ship John Welis
has arrived at N. York; bringing Liverpool papers
to the 9Th Dec. The London Traveller of the 6,h,
says, hsre is no abatement in the demand Tor money
nor in the difficulty of obtainipgt it. large rner-
camille house at Gomcrsal has failed The Durham,
Chronicle states, that in the West Of England all
the banks are in jeopardy from the run upon them.
The trial OF the CobstitoiOnel ended in the ac-
quittal Of that paper. The funeral OF Gen Fov
had been celebrated in Paris with great pornp.
There had heen failure in Paris for four millions.
name not given The French s per cents have
recoyed from the late shock.
Much alarm prevails at Madrid on account nj
the threatened invasion of Cuba Nj. pinillos. ne
new Inendant Of the Hayshns, has written from
the u S. to the King himself, that the prepara.
tons Of Mexico and Colombia are so great az mos,
seriously to endanger Cuba ard Porto Rico: nav.
that next spring the revolted colonies may be able
to land the coasts Of Spain and revoutonize the
mother country. The pressure OF the money mar
ket has extended to Hamburg, Frankfort, Sc a
decline Of the public funds was the consesuence.
Itis said, that soon as the Greek fee, learned
the Egyptian was az sea, they retired from the
coasts Of Egypt and Rhodes 70 se hIorea There
IS snsiher report, that Colcco,roo fndirgt impos