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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
From d .Neac- Orleans paper.

CREVASSES.-On Friday after
noon, at Mr.. Locoste's plantation on the
other side of the river, two leagues be-
low town, the Levee gave way, and
the waters rushed through in torrent
one hundred feet wide. The working
hands were soon called from the neigh
bourhood and busily employed on Sat
urday and Sunday, in filling up the
breach. Ii is believed the Levee will
be re-established to day at furthest.
Mr. Lebreton's about miles above
New Orleans and on the same side of
the river, gave way on Saturday NOR
ming; but the breach was stopped after
three or four hours labor.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
CABINET MAXIM G..

HE subscriber hegs leave TO inform his old
i customers, friends, and The public in gen.
eral that he sbas commenced the above bust
ness again in Williamsport. a.few doors east of
DIR; Vim. Nsnlesr's, and nearly opposite the
subscribers lnn--where all kinds Of CAET
kET WORK will be constantly kept Tor
sale on The most reasonable terms The sub
sciiher haltefs himself that he viii be able to
accommodate all those who ma, please &c favor
him wh their patronage. lie has ON hand. 4
handsome Stock OF MAHOGANY, CHEhRY.
WALNUT, &c. and all kinds Of FURNITURE
made by an Al proved workman, which will be
disposed Of on terms to sun the tines
June S--n JAMES SHOAFF.
n. HI has n gentle tIoRsE aud HEARsr.,
Which viii be furnished. when required, on
moderate terms
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

There is now erecting in Edinburgh
the most splendid Cow House in the
world. The buildings which com
pose the dairy form an additional orna.
ment even to the City of Palaces.
They are erected of fine white stone,
and present handsome front Of three
stories in The centre, surmounted with
a dome, and OF two stories in wings.
The dome gives air and light to the
COW house, which is one hundred and
twenty feet IN length, and sixty feet in
breadth. The roof is twenty one feet
in height, andis supported by two rows
Of cast iron pillars. The whole is fin.
ished with as much neatness as chap
el, and the light from the sides is trans.
nli,ed through handsome sashed win
dows, which would not disgrace a
fashionable drawing room. AT one
end of this large apartment is gal
lcry, from whence the two hundred
splendidly accommodated Cows may
be seen-and every arrangement is
such, that, instead of dirty and dis.
gushing scene, it will be very plea
sing sight.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

Curious inrsrsi0n In the address Of
an Ohio editor to his patrons we find
the following introductory SENTENCED
in offering ihis enlarged number II
the RsgisisF &C. our readers we have
nothing in view save honesty aud de-
sire 10 make our pspsr worthy The pa.
tronage Of a grateful people, ss our for
mer sheet was not Of a size sufficient to
meet our wishes IN that point
We thought the prevalent etiquette
was for the editors 20 call the people
liberal or generous. and to talk Of ihsm-
sslrss A. being ''grsteiuL'
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

remarkable stout, with a very broad face Ills
clothes Were an old cloth drab colored coat
and waistcoat, tow linen shf, and ovsralIs, the
latter new, an old hat end rev shoes. II 10
believed tina, he bad a scar upon his breast, and
that one Of his fingers is stiff, or permanently
injured, has several Jumps on the back part Of
his neck, about the size ofa pea. $50
A reward OF TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS
will be paid for taking and bringing him home
it taken in Virginia or Maryland, and ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS. il taken in Pennsyl-
san's or any other state, toy ether with all res-
sonsble charges Apply 10 'fts
WILLIAM STONE,
Manager for .urs. Danaridge.
Jeftrrson COUNT, Virginia. Juy 6. 1926. 7
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

Astonishing preserrGtion.-Lass
Saturday (says the Washington Ken.
lucky Union OF June a. Mr.. Isaac
Middleton of Lewis county, when
travelling on foot in the heat Of the day !,
about four or FIVE miles from this place,
was suddenly overtakeD by heavy
shower of rain, and took shelter under
hickory tree, near the great road
Shortly afterwards, the lightning struck
thetrer about 90 feet above him, where
it took off limb, and descended down
the tree, (taking off the scaly bark
but not penetrating the inner rind of
the bark, or following the grain Of
the wood, in straight direction ill
within short distance OF Mr Middle
tons head where there was short
abrupt bend in the tree; here the fluid
seems TO have left the tree, aud pursu
ed a straight line to the top OF Mr., NJ, 5
hat, in entering which it made rent
of about three -fourths OF an inch III
lenglh--tore the lining OF bis hat, his
coat, shirt, and pautaloons, literally TO
lint, and left considerable rent in
both shoes. His vest was rent asIn.
der, and ore side o. each sock redu
ced to tasf6fe. The ground we are
told is sirewed with the small frag
ments, or rather lint, Of his clothing,
for some 80 or 40 feet round the tree;
and yet Mr.. Middleton is alive and
likely to do well The skin is burnt
from a part of hisshoulder and of one
thigh, and many places scorehed.
The only clothing he had on when
found was the waisrband Of his panta.
looms, and perhaps bis cravat. The
collar, sleeves, and small part OF one
SIDE of the body Of his coat remained
together. One skirt of his coat, (blue
cloa,) from near the pockets down.
wards, is the largest other fragment
of clothing we have heard OF. and this
is in strips, as If dra wn through hatch.
ct He remained on the ground near
the tree for an hour or two before he
was discovered During this interval,
he had been resuscitaied and swooned
away perhaps more tiidi' once. pu' MS
recolections are not clear and dis.
tinct.
A remarkable heavy shower Of rain
was falling at The place atlhe time,
and it is perhaps owing 10 the high
state of perspira,ion, occasioned by
walking in very warm weather, aud
the excessive fall OF rain on his naked
body, that his life has been preserved.
The case is to us an extraordinary one.
We have not visited The person or
the place, but have given The substance
of the facts detailed to us by those who
visited him on Saturday evening, aud
Sunday. SO late as Sonoay evening,
he showed not the slightest symptom
of paralysis; purgatives had operated
well, and his mind seemed uniinpair
/ ed.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

child, also scar on one of his legs near the
knee, occasoped by the bite OF hog, has with
hlm two shirts and two pair Of rantalooas made.
OF country linen, and variety Of other clothing
not recnllected. | viii give reward of FfF~
TY DOLIARS-1EN If taken in the county
---if twenty-five miles from hcme, TWENTY
FIVE DOLLARS, and il out of the state, The
above reward with all reasonable exps nscs
paid. THOMAS LOCKE.
Martnsbnrg. July 6,1826
GrThe Torch Light, IIagers Town, 'Repos..
| tory, Chafnbersbure, Republican Telegraph, Ian
| easter, will insert the above advertisement for
three weeks, and forward their accounts to this :
office for collection
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

HARTFosD, Cons JCSE 90 Sleep
Shsarmg FsstiraL--0n Wednesday last
HsNRY WATSON, Esq. Of Fast Windsor,
finished shearing his flock, consisting
of upwards of 900 sheep. On this occa-
sion, Mr.. Watson invited a party of
about sixty gentlemen to dine with him,
fifty of whom attended. They consist
ed Of the President and most of the OIL
GERS of the Hartford County Agricullu-
raj Society, respectable manufacturers.
and agticuliuristS from different parts
of the State, and from Massachusetts,
and others friendly to the cause of In
,ernal Improvements. This being The
first festival of the kind ever celebrated
in Connecticut, il was the occasion of
great interest and the highest enjoyment
TO the party. Some of the guests had
never before witnessed the operation OF
fleeing a sheep, and, indeed, knew IT.
tie of the difference between the SAT-
oas, .NerinoS, South Dotpns, and Cross
breeds; here, such had an opportunity
Of learning how the best Judges decided
between the qualities OF different flee
ces, and for what reason one fleece
would be preferred by the manuiactu-
rer 10 another, and why il is not fine
ness only which constitutes the best
wool, sc. MIR. Watson's flock, con-
sisting of the above named varieties does
not, however, by any means constitute
his whole stock of imported improved
animals. WsY Comet, an imported
Bull, ofthe Durham short HON breed,
and probably the most perfect animal of
his kind in this country. did not fail to
attract the first attention among the ami
mails. lis weight. which was asceriai.
ned in the presence of the party, is 1850
pounds.
But our kind host did not aim TO graf
ify the sight only, and amoug such a
number, it must not excite wonder il
there were some, the qualification OF
whose taste was also TO form a share oil
the enjoyment These, and il is belle.
we'd on the whole, most Of the party were
of The number, were not disappointed,
when they sat down 10 the rich and ele-
giant entertainment Mr. Watson bad pro.
yided for the occasion. A number of
pithy and appropriate toasts were yolun-
teered by different members of the
party, and great good hamor and con-
VITALITY prevailed at the table. At five
o'clock the company retired, highly gra
tilted with their host, with themselves,
and with one another.
We cannot but add, that Mr.. Watson
is comforting great benefits on his coun-
try, by his well directed zeal in impro
wing the different branches of agricui-
ture, and particularly in procuring the
best breeds of neat cattle and sheep
Mercury
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
SO Dollars Reward.

pANaWAY from the subscriber, living in
~ Msrtinsburg, on "Wednesday the 9TH ult.
- negro LICK. about twenty-five
VESY or twenty sir years Of age. Ave feet
~ eight or nine inches high, slender
10y made, p'tied with the smallpox.
~E has lost two ofAs fingers on hi. RICH
has68ns. hand, accustomed by a burn when \
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

On Tuesday, at his residence in Gerrard's-
Town, MIR. SAMUEL X. WILSON, highly
respectable merchant OF that place.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

CircHs.--on Saturday next, an opportunity
win present itself to the citizens Of this place
and the surrounding country. OF witnessing the
Sports of a circus. To awaken curiosity, is on
~ necessary to refer To the bills; at the same
time, We may express an opinion, that so TAR
as the horses are the actors, the performance
is free from impuni;y, consistent with good
morals, add no doubt, will call forth the sdmi-
ration Of every beholSer. Report speaks in
the highest terms OF the talents of the comps.
nv, and we are warranted in the belief that
they will have no Cause OF complaint OF the
hbersliIy OF our citizens.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
CREEK YOUTHs.-By

GREEK YOUTHs.-By The brig
Romulus, at Boston, from Smyrna,
three Greek youths came passengers TO
receive an English education in this
country. Their names are Gregory
Perdicari, Nicolus Prasas and Nicolus
Vlassopoulo. These young men are ex-
ceedingly intelligent and interesting
but neither Of them can yet speak En-
glish.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

The Secretary Of state has left Wash
ington, on visit of few weeks TO the
West
The Secretary of the Navy left
Washington on Saturday last, to be
absent few days--.tdI. fat.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06
AMERICAN RIFLEs.-The SUPP

AMERICAN RIFLES.--The supe-
riority of the small bore American Rifles
has been frequently tested, and our en-
emies have had many opportunities OF
becoming acquainted with the force and
accuracy with which they convey ball
to the mark. Of late years there has
been in several instances changes made
by substituting those OF large bore and
short barrel for the old fashioned small
bore and long barrel. Whether these
changes have been judicious, or other
wise, remains TO be seen, but it strikes
from the contents Of the annexed artI-
Gle, copied from the Intelligencer, that
the Improvement, or alteration, has not
produced any beneficial result, except
perhaps in the single instance of ena-
bling persons to handle their guns with
greater facility.
Il have made some experiments in
rifles of different calibre, with the fol-
lowing results: took two Harper's
Ferry rifles, carrying 25 bullets to the
pound of lead, one other rifle which
took Sc to the pound, placed target,
rather larger than dollar, at 100 yards
distance, on green oak tree. fred
four shots, with The small bored rifle,
and placed two balls in the target, the
other two, Just on the edge, which balls
penetrated at least two inches. 1 then
fred five shots with each of the Har-
per's Ferry rifles, making Ten shots;
the nearest TO the target was about in
ches--t those balls struck only in the bark
OF the tree, and did not 6nc an increase
of powder gave additional force to the
ball. Thus, / am clearly of opinion,
were the calber Of our rifles reduced, it
would add much to the force and effect
o. our arms. A SPURISMhN ~.
June 81. 1896.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

Major Handy, Of Newport, is ap-
pointed to read the Declaration of Ame-
rican independence on the ensuing
Fourth of July. Major Handy read the
same Declaration in that town tJty years
ago
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

A meeting was held on Tuesday
evening last, in the city Of Washington,
of the friends ef civil and religious lib
ertv, G. W. p. cUsrrs. Esq. was called
10 the chair. The object Of the NEE
tingwas to express sympathy for the
people Of ireland, an earnest desire
and hope Of speedy amelioration Of
their condition.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

French Nearspapers.-A share IN
The Paris Constitutional, the ieaiing
journal on the liberal side, which sold
in 1876 for 6O0O francs, now produ-
ces 3O,0C0 francs year. The price
of this daily paper is ~ francs per an
nam, and it b. S 10000 subscribers,
whose subscriptions amountto -955, 600
sterling per annum
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

1t appears from a DISCUSSION in the
British House of Commons, that the
condition of the West India slaves in
the West Indies is wealthy; there are
5000 slaves in Tortsla, who have
among Them -f5O,OO0(abo $780,.
O00) The slaves in he West India
Islands are said to haze among them
from two to three millions.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

Proposals have been issued in Boston,
for the publication Of weekly newspa-
per, to be entitled the ''Norih american
Democrat" BY ELKANAH w. REiNnART.
1t is ito be conducted ON the genuine
principles of the old republican party,
and will give Jealous, FIRM, disnifed
and unwavering support to Andre'e
Jackson, for the next Presidency"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-06

THE MISSISSIPPI.-A correspon-
dent at Green Bay, under date Of June
5, writes as folIows:-"In the way OF
news, you may state that the report is
current here that the Mississippi has III
sen fourteen feet, and overAowed its
banks at Praire du Chen; and driven
the troops from their quarters in the
garrison. The consequence is, that il
is very sickly there. The report of the
late Indian murders upon the Mississip-
pi is confirmed beyond a doubt"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
Public Sale.

IN pursuance ola deed oftrust from Benjamin Baden
III to the subscriber datel the 2Sth day Of January,
1917 ana for the purposes therein mentioned, will De
sold at public auction for cash. Tuesday the 26fa dag
Of the present month"; lot of ground at the northeast
corner of the intersection of Prince and enrysreets,
in the town Of Alexandria, binding Prince street
l23 feet inches, and Henry-street los feet-And
AS one undivided fourth part of lot of ground and
the tenements thereon, at the southwest corner
of intersection of King and Royastreets, binding
ON Kingstreet 50 feet, and Royal-steet 4S feet
Sale to take place half past o'clock in the after
noon, in front of the last described property King
and ,,oyal-strests r. l. TAYLOR, Trustee.
dec cots
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
DENTISTRY.

IN. NiKEE respectfully offers his services l. he
NJ inhabitants Of Alexandra and its vicinity III n.
department of Dentistry. Having paid particular
tention to this branch of his profession, he latterS m
self that he is competent to render essential sergce
those who may have the misfortune of disease N the
teeth orgums. In almost all he is able 10 cure
toothache without the loss ofthe TOOTH and to reGe7s
the pain Immediately. He will clean and file the ea
without injury to the enama and will guarantee thG
upon obedience to his directions, they will remaia
clean and retaina beautiful ivory whiteness Re viii
also insert new teeth, which cannot be distinguish:
from the original ones.
His Office is at Mrs Gardeners, opposite Sd :saui-
Church, where he will be always ready, Sundays g"
ceped to attend to any calls in the line Of his pTo2
sion.
Reference may be had to'Rev. DIR. Wilmer ie7 r.
fessor Keith, DR.. Semmes, Dr. Richards, Dr. 2tzbugl
and Or. Brown sept Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
Saddle, Harness e. Trunk Business,
PATENT
SPRING SADDLES.

: WORD TO FOND RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy saddles,
which is, for the part just and general one and
is really grievance to those who have much riding to
do has caused him to turn his mind particularly to that
subject, with view, if possible, to remedy the evil
He can with confidence the public, that he has
accomplished it. The plan projected is by of
strong and well tempered steel springs constructed
as support the saddle seat, and give much greater
ease to both rider and horse than saddles made in the
way, any otherth he has everseen pos
sbly do The plan is entirely different from the En-
gish elastic saddles with spring bars of STEEL whale
bone, &C. and also from those with wire springs; and
he conceves much superior to either, the elasticity
greater and the tree not being put Gifts original
FORM will not be subject to hurting horses journeys
which is complained ofin the saddles with spring bars
number of gentlemen have those saddles now in use,
and but one sentiment exists among them in favor of
their superiority The inventionis equally applica-
BILE to ladies' saddles to gentlemen's. Any person
DESTROYS of purchasing those easy saddles at liberty
first to make trial of one and judge Of their ease for
themselves. In point of durability they will be war
ranted equal any ether saddles and superior most
aue7-tf JANIS yANsANT,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
Fruit Trees and Shrubbery.

.asssea To all those who feel disposed to multiply
&5TXS the comforts of life by an increase of their
Xxe winters store good Fruit, of embelshng
49, their waste land, and rendering their
sr9s productive and valuable, let them plant good
rt Trees This is the season for planting, or pro-
curing them for Spring planting. Should the weather
prove too cold when the trees received place the
roots in trench, the stem in inclined position, COW
er them with light earth, and when the ground is in
suitable state they may be set out. Icontnue to fur
nsh from the extensive nursery of Daniel Smith,
in NewJersey, where they may be had of superior
grating, in thriving, healthy states the several kinds
described particularly in his Catalogue which may be
had gratis. Also. Grapes, nut-bearing Trees, and
great variety fshrubbery Orders for which may be
left with me. GEO. DRINKER, Agent.
nay % 1aw6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
Valuable Property For Sale.

IL The subscriber will offer for sale at
G15jfH public auction at the Alexandra Reading
Room, on the eighteenth dag OF January
~ nezt at 5 O'Clock, p. "
A lot Of ground with the buildings and I'M
proyements, on the East side Of Fairfaxstreet De
tween King Prince streets, now in the occupation OF
Jenth 123 feet Onthis lot are erected two three
story brick tenements--one used as dweihS mousse
and the other as store aud warehouse.
One other lot Of ground on the west side Of
Waterstreet between King & Prince-sreets, in front
on Waerstreet 10 feet nches in depth to the above
described lot of l23 feet inches: which is erected
new two story brick warehouse. This lot is charged
with annual rent in fee of eighty one dollars and
sxty-sx cents.
Also, sundry valuable SLAVES.
The above sale will be made under the authority OF
deed of trust from B. Hampson and wife to the sub
scriber.
Terms win be made known at the sale.
r.. l. TAYLOR, Trustee.
dec Is is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
Public Sale.

an Monday the first dayef January nsr at 10 O'Clock
- A. NJ the subscriber.wl offer at Public Sale, on
the premises, that valuable
sx,4 Lot of Ground and Improvements, s.
HEEs1 fronting on Fairfax and Water streets pc
NJ tween King and Prince streets, now IN the ten
.S.i ure of VIM. +. Thornton, and lately occupied
by John Lloyd The lot fronts on Fairfax and water
streets feet inches the former and "a feet nne
inches on the latter 1t extends norhwardy to swift
Alley, on whichit binds so feet.
The improvements consist Of a three story Brick
Dwelling House and Store on Fairfax street, a BRICK
Stable and Carriage House, and three story Brick
Warehouse on the Alley.
The above sale will be made under the authority OF
q deed of trust from Geo. Janney to the subscriber.
Terms cash. RI TAYLOR, Trustee.
oct Sawts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
Beautiful Christmas Present

1ISHE Amulet, Christian and Literary Remembran.
Il Ger, for 1927 containing ten beautiful engravings,
and plates of autographs of distinguished men, and
original compositions in prose and verse by Mrs He.
mans, Mrs Opie, Miss Milford, Miss Edgeworth, Miss
Landon, Mrs Holland, Miss Leadbetter, Miss Roberts.
Mrs. Tighe. Rev G. Croy. Jas Montgomery, ]. Bow.
ring, Rev.. L. Bowles, Bernard Barton Jno. Clare.
and other celebrated writers. Price So
few copies of the above work for 1926. Price IS
The Cousins, moral tale. by Mrs. Hughes author Of
Ornaments Discovered, &c. Gust publshed) Is cts
The Atlantic Souvenir, Forgetmenot, PICTURESQUE
Souvenir Agendas Souvenir, &c. in beautiful French
bindings, Ladies' Albums great variety &c. &C.
On sale by PISHEY THOMPSON
Washington Dec 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-23
fashionable Hats.
SNm. "a. Kennedy

WA. "a. Kennedy
fsAS TY STORE AND OFFERS FOR SILL
s 1IERCES fallow
40 barrels rosin
barrels spirits turPentine
90 half bbs No. and nlackerel
Is bbls New-York city prime and mess pork
$500 lbs corkwood, suitable for the Fisheries
10 reams Amies' superior hot pressed letter paper
boxes sperm candles
Is kegs manufactured tobacco
Winter pressed lamp Oil, lnseedOil, White Lead IN
oil, Spanish Brown, Coffee, Tea and Sugar
find acily expected per schr Franklim Capt Price:
1900 bushels selected CRATE Goals
nov Is