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Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

POLITICAL MovEMENrs.-The art Of political
gasconadlng and political intriguing never
fully happily illustrated than it this town.
the day Of National Anniversary: which oc-
caslon, deemed prudent and exceedingly proper
by the Hon. ELISHA r. POTTER, to migrate from
Kngstown, and leave his neighbors celebrate
the day in such manner best pleased them; whilst
he at the smetropois should by sundry good natured
smiles and fattees induce the good people Of Provi
dence believe that he would best suit their wishes in
tho Senate ofthe U. S. Mr.. POTTER, in his attempts
make friends and to gain support, where he most needs
it, unremtng and perseverng, but it is believed he
left without efectng the purpose he hoped to
summate.
On his arrival here and indeed for months past,
he has been marvelousy friendly the administration,
and his friends have said that he is willing into
solemn pledge, that he win support Mr. ADAMS Ad-
minstration, the people will honor him with their
confidence, and elevate him the Office for which he is
aspirant. But this occasion, by fell swoop,"
he of every confidence that had been placed by the
too credulous in his assertions and proered pledges;
and finding that those among who have disposition
part with the invaluable of Mr. ROBBINS,
would not come to him, in moment ofwrath, he
threw aside the mantle that had secluded him, and ap
pearcd in all the hdeous deformity Of confirmed and
devoted Hypocrite.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

pious association, whena female maniac suddenly emers
ged from behind marble sepulchre, and whilst her wild
and vacant eye gazed upon US, viewed her with
horror and as Of the tenants Of the tomb, just
capped her "prison house," to about the world till
the approach Of day
Her hair hung loose over her bosom, which bsrcd
to the evening dcws-she was barefoot-snd the small
ofa gown which yet hung upon her form, was
sufficient to her person. For moment she
gazed upon us, but spoke not and then she assaed
with the most vile und oathsome language ever uttered
by MORTAL and vowed she would blast US with her ven
geance.
"Why," said she, "comc ye here to disturb me, where
seep-why disturb my house, and throw all in confa
sion!-of, villain, off, this knife shall pierce your
heart"
She was evidently laboring under all the mingled evils
of insanity and inebrcty, and gladly we left her to par
take such of the joys Of this world, afforded by
solitary and dreary church-yard.
This unhappy sufferer but yesterday rowing thro
the streets, her person half exposed to the world pre-
senting spectacle at which the heart revots land yet
measures adopted place her in situation, where
she will not offend the eyes Of deccncy and virtue, with
her haggard and disgusting appearance.
She is young, scarce thirty, and few years since
was beautiful and respectable.
"She was her parents only Joy,
They had but one, one darling child,
But ah! the cruel spoiler came!''
Betrayed and decoyed from the paths Of innocence
and virtue despscd by her friends and bearing the sg
ma of crime she abandoned herself and when vet she
might have been saved, she precipated down the
guph ofruin. She may yet be reclaimed if that chari
ty and benevocnce which influences the conduct Of the
humane Of other Cities extended to her, and it is
hoped that they who commsscrate the misortunes Of
the softer sex, and pity alterations will would ntcrposc,
and by mild persuasion induce her her steps,
and return to the pleasing walks duty and ofvrtue
But however the world may her, is hoped that
immediate steps will be taken to keep her from the
streets, and thus from the gaze of strangers
wretched creatmea spectacle which reflects credit
on the character Of the town. Her name would have
been given in this article could the exposure oft
any good purposcbut it forms part Of our duty
place before the world, withhold it, and leave the
curious to their own conjecturcs.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

gaining that education. which is 50 esseetisl and
in dreary waste or lonely wild.
That these institutions should be established in
every town in the State, is a proposition which
none will deny, and we cannot but hope that the
consideration Of the subject will occupy the public
attention. II is practicable to commence their
establishment at this moment; and why should we
longer delay the undertaking, and thus from year
to year postpone that which, as Christians and as
members of humanity, we are bound to perform?
Ifthere are those who behold in the proposition
mountain difficult to surmount, we shall tell them,
that the labor once began will soon be completed,
and that ifthe Legislature will not do any thing in
great and good use, it can be effected by in
dividual donations and voluntary exertions.
Let us for while cease contributngs to Mission
AIRY Societies and for the encouragement Of crusades
to Hindosian, and the sums thus idly wasted.
would, applied to the project Establishing Free
Schools, soon be sufficiently large to meet the incl
dental expenses, Of several Of the institutions in al
lusion. Let our charity be acknowledged and felt
at home for u moment,-let us be just before we
are generous and aid our own unforunaie brethren.
before we attempt to find opportunities in foreign
clincs, 10 enable US to exercise our bene, olencc.
Let it not be supposed, however, fom these re-
Missionary Societies, or associations for the cult
vation of the minds of the natives Of Afri-
ca end IIindos,an such is not our intention. On
the contrary, we leave every man to be the judge
Of his own ability 10 be charitable, and to say whe-
ther he thinks il more God like TO lavish his bene
factions on Mcssrs. Cary, Marshman and Ward,
than it is to do justice to real unfortunates.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

Capt. Comstock, Of the steamboat Connecticut,
generously contributed $40 towards defrsying the
expenses ofthe dinner given to the aged veterans Of
the Revolution, on the 9TH inst ant.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

The BILLIARD TABLE.-It will be recolIeeted
that Mr.. BRANCH, of North-Carolina, the last ses-
sion of Congress, made speech in relation to some
of the items Of expenditures made ON the Presi-
dents House and furniture, and in the course Of it,
descanted very profoundly, learnedy, and patriocal-
ly, the item Of fifty dollars charged for Billiard
Table.
The object Of the gentleman was, in the first
place, TO induce belief that the President had
been extravagant, even TO prodsality, in thus pay
ing fifty dollars for Billiard Table and in the
second place, to enforce belief among that portion
Of our population who are fasdio,n about games of
any kind, that Mr.. ADAMS is a vile sinner and
gambler.
The intentions of the honorable gentleman have
been acceded to by numerous presses in the west
ern and southern country, and at present they are
loudly harping the subject, and striving to mis-
lead the publick mind. 1t is amusing to behold
how the oppostionsts catch at a straw, and how es-
serly they seek for an opportunity to vent their
venom upon the administration.
The facts connected with the Billiard Table are
simply these e-Whcn MIR. MADISON reached the
Presidential chair, and took possession Of the Pre.-
ilents House, among other things purchased by
him was Billiard Table, and it has remained in
the Presidential Mansion ever since. 1t has been
used by such guests visit the family of the Presi
dent, during the whole administration of Mr.. Mon
roe, and when Mr.. ADAMS took possession Of the
building, he thought proper to have the table re-
paired, instead ofpurchasing new one, which he
had right to do-and in thus studying economy,
he has committed the gross crime Of saving perhaps
five hundred dollars Of the peoples money-and
for this the opposition presses call him progate,
and because he has ,etaned the Billiard Table, he
is denounced as gambler Ridiculous nonsense
Games are universally played at the Capitol. the
same they are in private circles, and we do not
know that il is more sinful to recreate the mind BY
playing billiards. than it is to attempt to blast the
reputation Of individual by the circulation Of the
most vile and infamous falsehoods.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

with the display Of fireworks, and with this view
he has made arrangements to offer to the public an
entertainment on Thursday evening, when in ad.
dition toAhe pyrotechnical exhibition, the Garden
will be brilliantly and splendidly illuminated.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

The venerable John Adams, late President of
the United States expired Tuesday last at his seat
in Quincy. This aged patrio:, after enjoying goodly
measure Of the joy ofthis world well as it. high
est honours, expired the anniversary proud
day. when with his associates and compatriots, he
spoke America into the enjoyment Of Liberty.
Peace to his manes''
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-08

An incalculable quantity of public effects was
thu. dIssipstcd and destroyed. 10 the Camp of
Valley Forge, men were constrained to perform. as
they really Jid,wth inconcevable patience the
vice Of beasts Of draugh, as well in procuring fire.
wood, as in dra Wing the artillery. And certainly,
nothing could be imagined 10 equal the srfcrngs
which the American army had 10 undergo in the
course of this winter, except the almost super-hu
man frmuess with which they bore them. Not
but that certain number, seduced by the royaisis,
deserted their colors, and slunk of 10 the British
army 10 Philadelphis, but these were mostly Eu-
ropean., who had entered the continental service.
The trus-born Americans, supported ny Their pa
trioti.m. a, bv their love and veneration Cor the
commander chief. manifested an mistaken per-
seyerence: they chose rather to suffer all the sx-
tssmes of famine aud IF frost, than 10 violate, in
this perilvus hovr, the faith they had pledged to
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03
MORNINGS AT Bow.srREEr.

Pat Langhdm's Logic Mr.. Pat
rick I.angham was charged with hav.
ing assaulted Mrs Bridget Finnagen,
by spiiting in her face.
Ills worship told him he was dirty
fellow, aud asked him what he could
say in excuse for such ali unmanly and
Disgusting trick.
"Wel your honour, . replied Patrick
81 should not have done il ny 10 names,
but she put her nose inthe mouth ofme. Z"
"Nonsence, man! How could she put
her nose in your MOUTH"
"Weil, your honour, she did that
same, any how; an l can bring wit
ness to the fore tha,'ll testify to it your
honour"
The magistrate told him he did not
believe him. Mrs Bridget Finnagen
said it was CRATE lie invented by
Patrick to bring shame upon her--tbe
mother n-law, to the brother OF him,
and an oun mother TO four chldren--
barrin one that's dead.
Patrick persisted in his nose story,
and being desired to show the manner
Oft, he placed himself in the attitude OF
scolding woman--with chin poked
out, and arms kimbo.
"Why, you foolish fellow observ
ed the magistrate, ''you mean that she
put her nose in your face--not your
mouth !"
"Your honour'll call it what yc plase, .
replied Patrick; "but me mouths in
me face any how; and SO me face and
me mouths all one, your honour in
that shape"
His worship could nothelp but smile
at this explanation OF the matter, and
told Mrs Bridget Fannagen that be
thought Patrick was harmless fellow
who would, conduc, himself better III
future il she wonld forgive him his past
offences.
Mrs. Bridget Finnagen, however,
refused to be pacihed; she implored his
worship "to bind him downto the law, y
and declared that upon one occasion
lately, he told her if il was not for The
law, he would put all the teeth in her
head into her stomach; but as Patrick
declared he had no i'll blood to the era
tur, and promised never to modest
her again, the magistrate dismissed
the complaint.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

Cholera Mor5us.--Seeing by the
papers that this disease is at present
very prevalent in the city, and having
known many instances IN which very
simple remedy has produced The most
beneficial effects, 1 beg leave 80 recon-
mend it. [ have also used i myself
with the like success. 1t is only to
swallow small dose of mrpenline,
about the size of common hazlenut,
and weighing l6 or Ia grains, which
checks the disease, and generally re-
moves it in two or three hours. 1 be.
lieve it to be perfectly safe and harmless
in such small qlantities-alsrgeer dose
sseould pu! too great a check upon the
actions of the stomach and bowels
Ifthere is any objection to The remedy,
1 hope it may be published.
A CITIZEN.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03
u ERKELEy sFRlNGs.-A House Of Enter

ID ERKELEY SFRlNGS.--A House of Enter
- tainment is again opened fer the reception
OF Ladies and Gentlemen BY the subscriber, in
that large and pleasant establishment at the sigu
OF Entertainment by I. NJ. Wheat" on the
street leading 10 Hancock. where company villa
be thankfully received, and they comfortably
accommodated on coed terms. as he is better
provided than heretofore by having a partner.
And every possible eneeavor will be rendered
to make their visiting these great and good wa
tiers agreeable and pleasant. by the Public's
Humble Servant. JAMES NJ. WHEAT.
Balb, Berkeley Springs, June o.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03
rAsH FOR wnEAT.-M. Ransom annou,

DASH FOR wHEAT.--M Ransom amour.
~ ces TO his customers, and the farmers of
Berkeley and Jefferson counties generally, that
his Mill, near Msrtinsburg. Is now in complete
order tor the reception of Wheat, or any other
kind OF Gram; customers that wish it, may
have their wheat ground separately, and receive
the proceeds. or be will give barrel Of SUI err
fine Hour for every 500Ibs Of that which, is good
and Observation-Disclosures work Of all kinds, will
be done with the greatest dispatch; and to those
who wish to sell thcir Wheat, the highest price
m CASH, will at all times, be giyen--liis i,ead
miller MIR. John Stonebraker, late OF WASH
msion county, Maryland, has arrived and coul-
menced business August 3.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03
INSTALLATION

nF the first Professor Of the Theological
~ Seminery, ofthe general Synod Of tho
Eyang. Lutheran Church IN the U. States. !.
The solemn Hsalation Of the first professor,
and the organization Of the Theological scnina-
ry, viii take place at Gettysburg, Pa. on Tues
day The oh day IF September rerf; to which the
board OF directors Of the different Esynods, all
ministers OF the gospel and all who are friend
" to the institution ale cordially and respectful
ly invited. The exercises to commence at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ All young men DESTROYS Of
becoming members OF the Institution are re-
quested to meet the professor in all the week
previous. J G. sCHMUCKER,
Presadenf q The Board.
York, July 10.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

- WEBER respectfully informs the in.
A. babltants of Martinsburg, that he intends
opening SCHOOL for the tuition OF Youth,
IN the following branches: Reading, Writing,
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, HIS
tory, &C. &c.
H. w. hopes by strict and unremitting at.
tentlon TO the Improvement OF his pupils, to
merit the appreciation of those parents who
may honor him with the tuition of their chill
dren. Aug. 3.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03
ACITIZEN.

Townsend, the pedestrian, completed
with ease his astonishing task OF walk ing
64o miles in 10 days, being six miles
more than any other man has ever ac-
conlplished in the same time. Major
Elphinstone, for wager OF 500 sover-
eigns, undertook to go on foot SIS miles
in IA hours. He performed the dis
lance with ease, aud had half an hour to
spare, London Courier.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03
OK CENTS REWARD Runaway from the

OK CENTS REWARD -Ransway from the
- subscriber o., the POD ult. on ndentured
apprentice, bound by the 0verseers of the
Poor, ramed THOMAS 2ICH.fRDS. aged
about twenty years. All persons are cautioned
against hsrbouripg or employing said appren.
ice, as the law win be enforced 10 its utmost
rigor. BY law. every person harhouring run
away apprentice, is liable TO penalty of So.
per day, besides q suit for damages; and more
over, any wages an apprentice may earn must
be paid to his master. The above reward villa
be paid 20 any person delivering said apprentice
to me. July 27-3ls PHILIP SLER.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

Two FARMERS AND OrHERs--The SUBJ.
i scribcr having left the Beddingtop Mills
requests all persons concerned. to come forward
and settle up their Mill accounts; likewise all.
those indebted 10 make immediste payment.
and those having claims against the subscriber.
to present them for payment. Wishing to wind
up his business, il is hoped all concerned will
attend to this.
July ~. JOHN 8. PORTERFIELD.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

The special term Of Superior Court for this
county. wiii commence on Monday next under
Judge Brockenbrough--a this court, it will
afford our patrons an opportunity of giving US
James Steel charged with the murder OF
Hugh Kennedy Of Frederick county, was put
on his trial last week in Winchester II lasted
for three days, and resulted in the conviction
OF the prisoner Of murder in the first degree
Death Of Desha "A verbal account of the
death OF Desha reached Frankfort, Ky on the
f, 18th alt; it was supposed thai he died ON Tues
day. l1,h ult. lie had severed the windnipe
intirely, but none of the blood vessels were
touched. portion OF the blood, it is SAID
flowed INTO the lungs down THE windpipe. suf
ficienilg 10 cause hrs death, il the wound itself
did not; and more painful and horrid death
than the one thus Occasioned, can hardly be
imagined II IS stated that for sometime past
Desha bad been disposed to indulge in exces.
size drinking, and not being restrained, had
been, much the time in state OF intoxics
ton. 1t seemed most probable that such was
his condition when he committed the act and
wrote the sentence, in winch he declared his
innocence OF the murder of Baker, for which he
was in prison.
The Cttmar, If true We have heard il
stated upon the authority ofa gentleman of great
responsibility from kenncky, that Captain Low,
the Nltness with whom BFAUeAAMr tempered,
through his wife, TO swear against Mr.. DARBY,
and b. duplicating him N the murder Of Colonel
Sharp, 70 save hunself, has, since the execution
OF Beaochamp, been shot. II was for the use
OF Captain Low that Beauchamp prepared the
manuscript evidence, OF the ingenuity of which,
We have given our readers An account before
Had Low yielded to the sol citations of Mrs. H.
we think, from the testimony we have seen,
that Beauchamp would have been acquitted
but his retusal TO comply, and becoming wit
ness on the part Of the prosecution, and using
BIS manuscrpt against him. sealed his fate
Bali Chr0at,le
II Discopey.--rhe Syracuse Gazette says, a
salt spring has lately been discovered on the
margin OF tie Oncndaga Lake, about ,mile
and half from the Saiina Springs Its wateris
represented TO be heavier, and IS pronounced
by good judges to be equally as strong, as the
water at Salinai AVID viii afford as great
quantity as either Of the springs now in use.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

Take not pleasure in much good cheer,
neither be tied to the expense thereof.
Banquet not upon borrowing. Ifthou
be the master of feast, lift nor myself
up, but be among them as one Of the
rest,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

Wooden Nufmegs ouidone.--lt is said
in the London papers, that some fell
lows in the West of England had been
selling cucumbers made Of the plaster
OF Faris.n
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-08-03

The above is a true copy from he record,
and who will venture. or even dsrf say, that he
was net soal ct Al this was the proce eds
March.
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NJ OTiCE.--All persons indebted TO the es-
In tate OF Mary Shields. late OF Berkeley
county, deceased, are requested TO make i'm:
mediate payment; and those having claims
against said estate are invited to bring them
forward properly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN 8. PORTERFIELD, u. S. !.
ForF r. CAN'T, late sh'R, admir- under the aw-
July ~.
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The U.S.Gazette perceives something
quite sensed IN The following extract
from an Grafton pronounced on the An
niversary, By Moses Canaan. Esq. at
Ebensburg, Cambria county, in Penn
sylvania Few fhis professional breth-
rem, we fancy, will differ from him in
opinion on this head.
1.-THE encouragement given TO the Cir
culation of useful knowledge has in
creased the number of daily and weekly
newspapers in the United States beyond
all example in any other country. 1t is
little more than century since the
Printing Press was established in Amer
ica. At the commencement of the Re-
,olution there were very few newspa-
pers, and they were confined in their
circulation principally to our CONNER
cial cities. Now, in addition to numer-
Gus literary journals, daily and weekly
newspapers are issued from almost ev--
cry county town and principal village in
the Union--thus widely difiusing knowl-
edge and useful information of every
kind. A newspaper gives TO us "the
passing tidings of the times.n II is a
cheap book for our children. 1t anu
ses and instructs, and, perhaps, more
than any thing else, gives them taste
for reading and for seeking after useful
information. Nothing but absolute po-
verify should prevent any father of a
family from taking at least one newspa-
per, conducted with view TO amuse-
ment and general instruction."
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80 81 / Is Ii 26 7 10

80 81 / Is II % 7 70
The New York Evening Post says, that one
half of the $4,000 prize was held spy two IN
dustrious mechanics OF that city. !; appears
that each having three dollar notes Of the
T'radesmsus' Bank. agreed on Wednesday morn.
ing TO purchase two halves of tickets in the
LOTTERY, and divide the profits. The remain
der of the prize was owned 10 the same city.
one quarter by two young gentlemen, one OF
whom drew last January one quarter OF a
100000 prize, one eighth by gentlemen,
and the other eighth by two servants. The
fortunate holders of all except the one eighth,
have received their money at the Office OF Cum.
ing's, successor to Aliens, of whom they pur-
chased the ticket.
The following are the drawn numbers in the
Union Canal Lotter', WHICH drew in Philadel
phla last Wednesday
%, IS, "a. "a. Sc. $, a, 50.
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JEFFERSON LOTTERY.
MANAGERS.
JOHN BROeKEN BROUSH,
PHILIP N. NICHOLAS.
RICHARD ANDERSON.
SCHEME
SCHE.ME

| Prize, the Monticello Estate, valued
rs per suhjoined certificates under
oath, Syts
l do. the ShadveIl Mills. do. do. an
90. the Al5emarlc Estate, do. III