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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-14

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RUST SALE.---To be sold, for ready inc.
: rey, on the 10th day of JANUARY. 1907.
at the house and tavern kept by Mrs. elizabeth
lemon, !" Darksvilie, Berkeley county. Wiz.
gina, between the hours Of ten O'Clock in the
morning, And three IN the afternoon Of thar
4%B&s day. one certain TRACT or
LIND. situate near the said town,
VVk adjoining the land on which Henry
- Payne resides. and others. contaus
Ing IoJ acres-~whicis Land was conveyed 70
the subscriber BY Deed from Henry Payne, Jun.
and Mary hrs wife. bearing date the frs, day
Ut January, 1921, IN Trust for securing tho
pa, ment OF Soel aud some interest. due there.
on TO George NJ. Frye. and for satisfying about
three hundred dollars, balance OF the said
debt. with interest aud the cess Of sale, &c.
the said Tract Of Land, or so much thereof a
necessary. win be sold at the time and place
above mentioned.
osED WAITE, Tisss.
De- IA yHcS ---efxjs
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-14
Splendid Draw'ngs--This MONTH
BF .sUrHoRfTr or THE sTfTs
dAnNn stats LorrrRv.

Nunass EfeHr.
3. e III .fkLE.Nsf Go. .ssents for rae .afr.as
10 be draSain Providence, the 2o,h De. 1926.
50 Observation-Disclosures Bsllo,s 10 be dra xu
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-14
SlaUes for HIRE.

WILL be hired in Mar.insburg. o.,
w THURSDAY. the 28h inst about
twenty SLAVES, consisting Of MEN. wo-
MEN. BOYS and GIRLS, belonging 10 the e.
tale Of Richard Mesherry. dec'a Bond and
security viii be required
JOHN SHARFF,
RICHARD McSHERkY.
Es'rs. IF Richard .SfsSasrry, Sr,'e
Dec. Il.
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SCHEME.

1871 ssls Blanks. lsIeoTiek. s7s.4oo
Ticket IS, Hay So SO, Quarter al IS.
Washington Canal Lottery.
rouarH GLASS,
10 be drawn GA the 9Th of December.
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mAuRrnD.
DIED,

On Mondsy nigh,i.s', Me Jss.sa Rssi..ss.
of 'his county
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-14

The Boston "iiigh School" for girls
contains $50 pupils, and is under The
care of only one instructor. The daugh-
ters ofall classes of society attends this
schooi--of the merchant, of the clergy
ran, trader, alderman, and mechanic.
Their dress is nearly alike and very sim.
ple-white frock With sky blue sash.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-14

The colour ofeaisle.--A writer in the
New, England Farmer, under the sig
nature of Agricola, attributes much ion.
portauce TO the colour OF cattle: '.fiav-
ing been fer some years considerable
traveller ia New England, have noti-
ced that the best farmers always have
the best cattle. Where you find, as iD
Worcester county, large barns, strong
walls, square lots, great crops ofrowep,
large wood piles, tat horses, well pain
ted houses, and all the ordinary indica
tons of plenty and Independence, you
invariably find red and brown 0rsa and
co,es. Selection from his calves, for
three or four years, Of red, brown, or
brindle, BY any farmer, viii soon teach
him the volue of the expedisnt; bright
red is to be preferred; but next TO this,
the brown, and then the mixture Of both
1.-THE brindie,) which is an excellent har-
dy COLLAR for working oHen. No put-
chaser ef oxen or cows oyssleoks the
article Of colour"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

and the subject is brought particularly
TO view for the consideration of Con.
gress. The mischief likely TO result
from placing in the same neighbourhood
without controlling power on the part
oi the Executive of the United States.
different and hostile tribes, have alrpa
dy been submitted in report from this
Department to Congress at their last
Session. The events Just referred 10
have tended to confirm the views TORI
merly taken, and feel myself impelied
by an arrisistibe sense oil duty 10 state
that unless preventive is speedily fur
nished By law, | fear that at no distant
period, those unfortunate and unhappy
people will be e&terminated by inies
tine wars, and thereby, that a subject
froltiui of nnavaihng regret will become
a portion oil the Inheritance OF the A.
merican people.
have TIE honour 70 be, your obedi.
eat Servant
JAMES BARBOUR.
Xhs President * t}so Untied STATES.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
wv hole No. 1856.


"of Orleans. as well n. os -
,e'oras upon the west, and the u,;an
''as large, for those services,s NAV ha
better nietred from the following sia,e.
ment, published in the Reporter. Oct
~, 1917, under hls signature, than
from his reply 70 Mr.. Pope:-
AFTER had examined his lines y,
ms order, and was informed by him os
his real strength, he asked me what I
thought OF our situation, did believe
we could defend those works or moi, I,
told han there was one, and but one way.
oy "hich we could hope for success. thai
ne must have a strong corps of resarve.
!" meet me enemy's main column, when
ever u approached.-Aiter some further
CONVERSATION on the subject, he agreed
inst should act with the Kentnckiang
az reserve corps, and directed me 10
select my ground for encampment, to
govern ny men as | thought most rro-
per, that would receive no orders hot
iron himself. Thi, arrangement was
verhsli received no written order ON
the subject To consequence of This. Z
eDcamped IN the rear of the centre Of
The whole line, without any reference
TO Gen CARROTS command. ;mm.-
dlateiy informed Col. Slaughter and tho
heid Officers OF my command ofour des-
unaeon, het IN case of accident to my
SELL they might be prepared to carry il
'nto effect. la obedience to this AR
fagemenf, on the morning of the 9Th. as
soon as We discovered the enemy were
IN motion, the kensuckians were form
ed into two lines, in close order. and
marched within about fifty yards OF tho
breastwork and hauled Iwent to the
oreasswofk myself to see where the
main column would approach the fog
was Tuck, and il was not yet days
could only Judge from their noise az thew
advanced. The enemy soon commen.
ced the attack, with their cannon and
rockets, then discovered their main
column, and returning'io the Kentucky
line, ordered COL Slaughter to march
with his right near Go the nearest of our
battef'es---his right would govern ,he
whole, the men were not al their breast.
work more than two or three minutes
wher the enemy approached, and our
siinsketry commenced firing. then dis
covered Che enenty's column was .ome4
what furiherso the left than I expected
three companies were instantly order.
ed from Col. Slaughter's right, and mar.
ched TO the left. have ever been II
opinion, and still am, that i, wa, owing
to this disposition Of the troops, shat The
enemy were repuised Had we been
placed on any part of The line with our
due portion Of it TO defend, no part Of il
would have been stroKg enough TO rspes
this rolumn--their discipline was such
,hetthey could only be checked BY shoot
log them down.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

~ AsiNET MAKING The subscriber begs
~ eSve TO isform his old customers, friends
and the public ~ general, that he has corn
menced the above business again in Williams.
port, few doors east of DIR. VIM. Vanlear's,
and nearly opposite the subscribers Inn-where
all kinds of GARNET weak will be
constantly kept for sale on the most reasonabI e
terms The subscriber flatters himself that he
will be able to a ccommodate ell those who may
please to favor him with their patronage He
has on hand, handsome Stock OF MAHcGA.
NY, CHERRY, WALNUT, sc. and all kinds Of
FURNITURE made by an approved work
man, which will be disposed ofon terms to sui,
the times. JAMES SHOAFF.
N. B.--He has gentle HoRsE and HEAKsE,
which will be furnished, when required, on
moderate terms. Nov l6.--tf.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
Ibid.
Mrpnr srows, CoN~. DEc. 6

a T.. y VI. .Aesdsmg--The annual
vacation 10 this Institution, which il fer
six weeks, commenced on Monday last,
On the same day, Capt. Partridge, With
between 20 or so Cadets, left this City
in the steam boat Oliver Ellsworth. for
the City OF New-York. From th='ace
they fciH proceed to Washfngtog gitq.
The Seat Of Government, passing tbt ough
the principal Cities on the way. They
were completely equipped ard armed.
and will doubtless make ha ndsome
display Of their requirements 10 tha-
military art. before the Legislatures Of
The Union. Il is the intention OF Capt.
p during the vacation in each year, ia.
take a number Of his Cadets with
him on to Washington city--tsat thew
may shave an opportunity of Witnessing.
the mode of doNg business ins Congress.
"and also. OF becoming acquainted with
the organization, duties, SC. Of TIE se-
veral divisions of the Executive DE +
partnents ot the Goveynment.n
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

NEGROES FOR SALE will offer for
~ sale, on Saturday, the Esd ogDecernber
next, before the Court. House door 10 Martins.
burg, Berkeley county, Virginia, number oI
very likely SL.4VES, consisting of Men. We,
men, Boys and Girls, distinguished in general
for their good dispositions and docile character.
A credit Of twelve months win be given, ne
purchasers giving bonds with approved securi-
ty, ALEx'R. STEPHEN.
October 26.--c4ds
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

TEACHER WANTED "A Teacher, cspa
l. bic OF instrueting children Reading, Wi
ting ard che English Grammar, is now ws0ted
at Honeywood School House Application car
be made to either Ellis Ellis. John KisImger
Emanael Ewersole, or Jacob Seibert. None
need apply unless he can'come we'll recommen
ded. Nov rs Lii
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

YKv2USr SALE--By virtue ofa Trust Deed,
executed 10 me on the 18th dsy of july
1870, by the late George Newklrk, Esq. deed
aud now of record in the county court of Ber-
kelley, for certain purposes therein mentioned
1 shall proceed to sell. for CASH, al the late re
sidence of said Geo. Newkirk, Esq decd, at
Little Georgetown, on MONDAY. the first
day ct January, 1897, the following property
described in said Trust Deed, to wit: one Ne.
gro Man, named Geo: Watkins, one Negro
Woman (and her child named Julia, one
Mulstto Boy, named George, eight Feather
Beds, Bedstssds and Bedding, two dozen
Chairs, six Walnut Tables, three Bureaus, two
Book Cases, &c Sale to commence early in
the day, and conthhe until all is sold.
Dec. ID. WILLIAM MASON. Trustee
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
The Norfalk Herald Of Mondar !

TIE Norfolk Herald of Monday last,
says, 1--WE are sorry to state that the
worthy repI sentative Of this district,
Mr. Newton, has been prevented by =
severe indisposition from leaving home
and viii probably not be able &c TAKE
his seat for several days We believ
this is the fFst instance Of hTs HAVING
been absent at the opening Of Congre
daring The % years that be has req
sented the district
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

0rlCE.-All persons indebted to the SIS
IN tate of SAMUEL X. WTLsos, are reques-
ted to come forward without delay, ard settle
sRd discharge the amount respectively due by
shem: and sll persons having claims against said
estate, will present them to the subscriber tor
settlement. JOHN G. WILSON, .4dis'r
sept TT. Of Samuel r. WILSON.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
TFAIR DRESsING add sHAViNG.-The

EEAIR DRESSING and SHAViNG.-The
K Il undersigned having opened R4RBER
SHOP in that part OF Mr. showers brick
building, lately occupied as q sadd'er.shop by
Mr. Jo6n Maxwell, viii be happy to serve the
Gentlemen OF Martinsburg in his line of busi.
ness, He will cut and dress hair in the most
mode, snd shave With the greatest
ease and dispatch: tie will wait on customers
either at their own housea or lodgings, or at
his shop, and his charges will be moderate and
aforementioned to the times, The public are IN
lied 10 call and Judge for themselves.
Nlh Rszors keen and water bot,
yuu'l hnd me ready on the spot.
GEORGE W. BCRIsAGE.
MAyunsburg, Nov. I6.--5S'
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

NOTICE ID HEREBY GIVEN. that peu-
IN ton will be presented TO the next Legs.
lature OF Virginia, praying tor law authors.
ing Lottery for TO raise sum of money for
the purpose of opening road from Martinsburg
90 Shephertlsto Nov. 80.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
Doctor JOHN HEDGES.

HAS lately located hiraseif on his farm, con
Al tiguous TO MAJ. errick and Mr. Ropp, in
the section Of Berkeley which borders on the
Potomsc--~here be respectfully offers slss
services to the public ct large. in the line Of
his profession
November 70 lie
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

The Baron de Maltitz, Charge d'Af-
FAIRS from Russia, has communicated,
officially, tothe Secretary Of stase, the
Declaration drawn from his Govefr,nent.
by The invasion Of the Russian Territory
By the Sovereign OF Persia, together
With several papers in relation 20 ope-
rations of the Russian Army gu tia
Persian frontier on the 7th September.
National Intelligence.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

CtTONE C0AL.-The subscriber has just
~ received a large quantity of Stone Coal,
which he will sell on reasonable terms.
Wilhamsport, July 81. JAMES sH0hFF
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

James Cooley, Esq. our Charge
d'Afairs to the Government Of Peru,
has, with his family, taken passage Ia
The ship Georgia Packet, Capt Irwin,
direct for Lima, 70 sail about the 18th
instant, grom Philadelphia.
ibid
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
Formers Of Berkeley and Jefferson coua

Formers Of Berkeley and JeLferson cOue-
ties, TirgiEiG.
THE subscriber viii always pay the highest
L market price for good merchantsb'e
'WHE.41I delivered at his Min, near Willis ms
port, Maryland. aud those having the article
for sale. viii their interest promoted by
giving him call. At this time, am paying
from s. s73 cts. for good wheat, and always
regulate my prices according to the value of
Flour in Baltimore, deducting the carrisge.
which generally rates at one dollar per barrel
JOHN VAN LEAR, Jun.
WilIiamsport, Nov. 10 vt
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
PUBLISHED. WEEKLY,
BY WASHINGTON EVANS,
rwo DOLLARS paa ArMunh'

PATABLE ~ sDFAhoEi ,,,,,.,-s,
OR TWO Doll ARS AND FIT CENAo'
ArrEH raK TEAR rfFIREs'
or No paper discontinued until All arreaFa,
ges are paid up, except at the discretion OF
the Editor.
=. Advertisements inserted at the rate OF
oae Dollar per square for the three first inser-
lions, and twenty-five cents per square Tor each
xabsequenl insertion.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21

The following letis,s from General
Adair, in relation TO Che battle Of New.
Orleans, preaents singular contrast
There is an evident difference Between
bis siatemenls of faIz asAa iaaG
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-12-21
JOHN ADAlR.
lnNIaVILLE. So - ~

General Adair's "apinion oS the mer
its Of General jackson, for bls defence
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-31
From the Mammal Jnnrna


Cantor 81 tie OPpostiion.-AIter many abortye
attempts TO convict Mr. Clay ofnconsistency in voting
for Mr. Adams at the late Presidential election bv The
House OF Representatives the Opposition prints now
resort TO an assumption dlscredtable 10 their since
rty, as IT IS susceptible Of easy refutafon Broa1Iv
asserting that Mr. Adams had indicated al The pro
ceedings of General jackson which Mr. Clay hsl
ceDSured, they infer obligation oD The part of the
last named gentleman, to consider tie two former as
being equally blame worthy, and cOnseauently that he
could not, consistently with his principles prefer one
to the other. Now, even If Mr. Adams's imputed
yIndIcation OF General jackson had gone as il Ger
taiuy did not go 10 the extent asserted we might
confidently appeal from the preindces of the few to
the justice OF tie community, and ask hogy far an cxno
son by tie Secretary Of State Of the policy determined
on ~ ms Government, after doubs and under
We influence OF high considerations, is necessarIiv
uec"rdu'n OF his individual sentiments. Every man
10 lhe least acquainted with human nature must ner
ceVe The Inference between tie performance and the
subsequent defence OF an act every tyro the science
OF Cyl Government must know that TO choose between
evils sometimes the law Of is action: aud il has opp
since ceased 10 he matter OF conjecture that certain
proceedings OF tue Seminole waT rendered this IA " moi
very gently imperative President Monroe Waiy-
ing, however for the present. this and many other OBJ
jeoons, both Of fact and argument to which the posi-
ton referred 10 IS liable, shall only advert TO fine
gross confusion Of things, in themselves the most dis
tinci Which II is taken.
Tue opinion of General Jacksou's conduct entertain
c' D. MI Clay. s. o. re found 90 his speech On tbe
"Htro var ' fo.f; Inst bc 1it 'ai.q -g rs letter
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-31

forward aud digurhed patti, mas been fixed upon iu
with any thing like the senblancc proofand on all
occasions, when called to speak of those who in the
noble race for Presidential honor had been his compc
tiiors, he has never failed, in generous spirit TO rem
der ample due To each--and perhaps l may say espe
cally TO that ono of them who now assas him with
such open vitureration.
Will only add, that if knew nothing more 10 the
disadvantage of the General, politician than this
leter-iiit be authentic could never give my vote
for his being Chief Magistrate.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-31

Part of this speech was published in the Missouri e.
P"bjcan OF the 18th July last, and shall frequently
quote from in this nuber refer the reader TO tina papeT
c to the entire speech, in pamphlet FORM published and
distributed by the author in 1924. consider it trium
phant vndicaton of the rights of the states which neither
he, or any of the band, sufficiently refute
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-27
QUICKSILVER.

The most productive quicksilver mine in.bs
world is at lCria, in Carniola, in the dominiOr
Of the Emperor of Austria This mine has
been worked 400 years, and is 700 feet deem
The good ores contain from 70 10 IS per cent.
of pure quicksilver; and the mercury is some.
times found in pure state issuing in slende,
stream from some assure in the rocks. The
ore, after being pounded and washed, is placed
over furnace in the roasting oven, where The
action of the fire separates the quicksilver frcm
the other substances; it rises subllmaled along
with the smoke, and passes through winding
hues until it cools and descends into hoIows
made to receive it. The quicksilver is then
packed in sheep or goat skin bags. The mine
now employs 400 hands, Gin its tlourishing state
it gave bread to 1900 men, produces annually
$4,000 pounds Of quicksilver, and yields pro.
fit to the government of 100000.
In SO5 fire originated in the wood work Of
the mine, and for five weeks the flames ragged
in the bowels Of the earth with the greatest fu-
nv; when the shafts were opened, the smoke
filled with mcrcurial and suphureous exhala
tons, rolled forth and struck down every one
that came within its reach. AS last resourcs
the director turned in stream Of water and
allowed it to Cow two days; in the course OF The
second day, in consequence OF the production
of steam, or the kindlng of nhammabIe an,
an explosion took place which shook the noun
tain, rent the huts Of the miners, started hous.
es farther off from their foundations, and made
the panic-struck inhabitants fly in dismaY II
was splendid artificial earthquake. The ire
was extnguished, but it required two years 10
pump out the water. II was carried of into
the river Idria, and contained so much yltrlOI
and iron tina, every fish disappeared from the
river except the eel, which bids defiance 10 eve,
ry thing but actual broiling or roasting.
Mr.. Russell, from whose "Tour" the foTego'
ing facts have been collected, descended inol't
mine by one of the inclined shafts, where there
are successive flights Of steps all the way a.
regular as in a private dwelling He says in
necessary for the visitor to leave behind watch
es, rings, snuff boxes, sc whlCh would nlaIl'
bly, be affected by the quicksilver. Two lash
ionable ladies, who went down during the Con
gress in the aeighboring Layback, returned, Inc
one with her gold watch converted INTO uh
trnket, and the fair cheeks ard neck OF INC
other were made black by the sulphur some
Of the mining operations produce treno""S
fits and commissions, and the mercury geheIah
discolors and destroys the teeth he wages"
the miners are very small; they are always III
state Of destitution, and their lives are 9noI-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-27
FaM and Winter Goods.
JAMES w ScGTT,

South West Corner Of King and fa"Jaf,s"'''
HI AS received by the packets Columbia anu Ln "ub
Ill cey, from New-York, where they were oU"S s,
chiefly at auction for cash, general assor'meH'O'
sonable
Foreign and Domestic Cry Go0ds-S0'"'
SuperGne and common cloths and CASHMERE
Rose, point and duffl blankets
Flushings and bookings
Scarlet, red, white and other fannels
Plain and striped British and German l'nseyS
Sattinets various colors
Silk, worsted, and lambs wool hosiery
Cloth chntz, and other shawlS
Silk and barage hhdkfs. A,,,lk,
Plain and fig'd eros de Naples, Italian ( O'i''
White and colorcd sattns and horences
Figured and plain ribands ,,rrt
Swiss and Scotch book, null and Jackohe' NV
Irish linens, linen cambrics and lawns
Sup. and common prints and ginghams
Scotch plaids and camblets for cloaks
Plain and fgd bombazetts, various colorS oJor,
Ladies and gentlemen's horscskin beaver B.
Domestic plads, stripes and checks
Bleached and brown sheetings and shIr'IhSS
German buraps and ticklenburgs Lar
Scotch and Irish brown linens, twllPd sackin6' &c
Cotton yarn, from the most approved tactolls
With an extensi, vareyof other goods not ine b;
ed, which are offered for sale at reduced 3
wholesale or retail. -