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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-08


F.f.vCY ARTICLES, &c.
French Pomat in Pots Pocket Combs
P0matum Roll Fiue.tooth Combs
Vegetable Soap Shaving Boxes
Windsor soap Shaving Brushes
Castle Soap, white Tooth do.
Perfume Boxes Shoe do.
Smelling Bottles Hair do.
Tooth Powder Cloth do.
LIP Salve White Wash do.
Hair Pms Pen Knives
Fine Needles Scissors
Portable States Razors and Homes
Camel Hair Pencils Knitting Needles
Black Lead do. Snuff Boxes
durable lax Fheoruu Brushes, ,
Csyon--Tapefs for velvet painting
Lamp Glasses Paint Boxes Va s,z.
Red Lead, Purple Frosting,
White do. Crimson !.
French Chalk - Pow'd Blue.
Red - y Gold Leaf,
White Silver 81
Chinese vermilion, Gum Shell Lac,
Chrome Keliow, u Copsl.
sPermacen Oil. e Spirits Of Wine,
Spirits Turpentine, 2 Flsh Oil,
Manganese, Bottl< Corks,
Blue Smalt (hne) lpsint Brushes, &c.
FRUIT. SPICES, Sc.
Mace, Figs, Ralslns, Nutulees, Almonds, FIJI.
berts, Cloves, Cinnamon. Alspice, Pepper.
English Mustard, CyaUne Pepper, Starch. &c
Superior Spanish SEGARs, Chewing
TOBACCO,
Lancaster Rappee, Leiper and Carrots
Scotch Snuff,
LA. BLEACHING, BLACK VARNIsH.
Stooghton's Bitters,
prepared particularly tor Family & Tavern use.
.9perisnt Ssid1IiS and Soda Poeodeys
A large and general assortment of
BA 2'zsCN, &C.
constantly kept ob sale, one door North
OF the Court-House, Martinsburg.
Mar'msbuTs. Jan. IS, i827.--tE
n u The highest cash price will
be given for Clean FLAX SEED
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-08
W.asmvcToN CRY LOTTERY,

TlRsr CLASS.
To be drawn on Wednesday,, the 2sth Febru.
AIRY, 1897.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-08
BY AU1 HORiii OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON CilY LOTTERY,

FIRST CLASS.
lobe Drawn on "Wednesday, the 26th Feb.
90 Numbei Lottery 9 Drawn Ballots.
SHHEEsE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

In the number Of the London Quarterly Re-
view just received, some amusing extracts are
made from "Hurwi,z's Hsbret0 Tales" selected
from the writings of the ancient Hebrew sages.
The following specimens are given:
"Compellsd by violent persecution to quit
his native land, RABBI Akiba wandered over
barren wastes and dreary deserts. His whole
eauipage consisted Of lamp, which he used to
light at night, in order to study the law; cock,
which served him instead Of a watch. to an
nOunce to him the rising dawn; aud an ass, on
which he rode
"Ihe sun was gradually sinking beneath the
horizon, night was fas, approaching, and the
poor wanderer knew not where 20 rest his wea.
ry limbs. Fatiyued and almost exhausted, he
came at last near village. He was glad to
find it Inhabited, thinking, where human beings
dwelt, there dwelt also humanity and compass.
sion; but he was mistaken He asked for a
nights lodging; IL was refused. Not one Of
the inhosPitable inhabitants would acSommo-
date him. He was therefore obliged to seek
shelter 10 neighooring wood. III is hard (.aid
he) not to find hospilable root 10 protect me
against the inclemency of the weather, but God
10 just, and tohatsuer he does is for the best He
seated himself beneath a tree, lighted his lamp,
and began 10 read the Ld,o. He had scarcely
read a chapter, when violent storm extinguish-
ed the light. 'Whatn exclaimed he, 'must
not be permitted even to pursue my fsvorite
study! Bat God is just, and whatsuer he does is
for the best
"he stretched himself on the bare earth, viii
ing, II possible, TO have few hours Sleep
he had scarcely closed his eyes, when fierce
wolf came and killed The cock-'What new
misfortune is this? calculated the ssronished
Akiba-'My vigilant companion is gone! Who
then, will henceforth awaken me to the study
Of the law! But, God is just; he k,,o,r, 6esi
s0ht IS god for ~ poor mortais. Scarcely had
he finished the sentence, when terrible lion
came and devoured the ass-'What is to be-
done nswr acclaimed the lonely wandersr, MY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21
From the National Journal, February 90.
CONGRESS

In the Senate, yesterday, on motion Of Mr..
Dickerson the Wooilens bill was taken up. Mr..
BerrIen moved to refer it to the Committee on
Finance. After some discussion, this motion
was rejected, ayes %, noes "a Mr. Benton
moved 10 rccommit the bill TO the Committee
on Manufactures, with instructions 10 amend
II SO as to make the duty on raw wool equal to
the highest duty imposed on wooen cloth -
his motion was discussed and rejected, ayes
%, noes "a. Mr.. Benton moved to recommit
the bill with instructions 10 amend it SO as TO
prohibit the importation of foreign wool, after
the lst oil January, 1928; lost, ayes %, noes 25.
Mr.. Reed moved 10 recommit the bill for an in
curry and report, whether the duties imposed
be prohibltory: lost, ayes %, noes 25. Other
motions were made and rejected, when the bill
was, on motion of Mr.. Dickerson, postponed to,
and made the special order OF the day for TO-
morrow. Mr.. Rowan presented resolutions Of
the Legislature OF Kentucky, approbatory Of
the objects OF the Colonization Society. The
Senate resumed the bill providing for the trial
of land claims in several States and Terrific
rIes. Mr.. Johnson, Of La, moved an amend.
ment, which was discussed a, great length.
In the House Of Representatives, the Militia
ry Appropriation bill was again discussed, and
the amendments made in committee Of the
whole were all concurred in Mr.. F. Jobn,on
resumed his observations OH the resolution Of
Mr.. Saunders, and had not concluded when the
Speaker arrested the discussion. The House
took recess from about O'Clock until ?. In
The evening the House took up the bills es,ab
fishing sundry post roads, and regulating the
post otflce department, which were passed thro'
committee, and ordered to be enerossed and
read third time today.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

&c IDEAL. Do not suppose, however, that "ou'o
M, ,dv;,e YOUR husband 10 augment his proper
~ by all honest and eommendable means. !
would wish to see him actively engaged IN sue"
pursuit. because engagement, a seduious en-
ployment, in obtaining some iaudibie end; Is es-
sential TO happiness. In the attainment OF
fortune, by honorable means, and particularly
by professional exer,ion, man derives Par'ic-
ular satisfaction, in self applause, as wen a.
from the increasing estimation in which ne Is
held by those around him.
In the management of your domestic con-
Germs, let prudence and wise economy prevaii.
Let neatness, order, judgemen. be seen IN an
your different departments. Unite llberaii'y
with just frugal,y; always reserve something
for the hand Of charity; and never lie, your door
be closed to the voice Of suffering humanity.
Your servants, in particular, will have the
s,ronpes, claim upon your charity; let them be
well fed, we'll clothed, nursed in sickness, and
never uniustly treated.
From The Norfolk Beacon, February ls.
COMMODORES PORTER s. LABORDE.
To friend who came passenger in the schr
John s. Spence, which arrived here yesterday
in 10 DAYS passage from Havana, we are indebt-
ed for regular file Of the "Diario de la Haba.
ma" and "Noticioso Mercantile from st to 9th
inst. inclusive, and prices current Of Sd. The
papers contain no news or other matter OF inter-
est-not a word about Porter and Ldoorde's
movements, Our friend informs US, however,
that information from Key West to 9th inst.
had reached Havana by fishing vessel, that
Com. Porter was still there in his flag ship Ell
Libertad, which was entirely dismanted, the o.
Their vessels Of his command, two briggs and
schooner, we're out upon cruize. Laborde's
squadron had been several times in and off Ha-
vana, since he first sailed, but when our inform
ant left there 18th inst) it was not exactly
known where he was.
The U. S. Sloop of War Lexington, Capt.
SHuBmcK, bearing the flag Of Com. RIDeLEY,
was laying off Havana, when The ]. 5. $. came
out.
The u s. Ship John Adams Capt WILKIs-
SON, sailed from Havana 3lst ult. fol acola,
officers and crew in excellent health, and not
having lost man since she left this port
The frigate Constellation, Capt. WooLsEY,
was said to be at MataDzas, all well.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21
INSOLVENT LAWS.

Yesterday, the Judges Of the Supreme Court
delivered their opinions on the very important
question Of the Constitutional Uaid'ty Of the SAFE
hsoiyent. Lars. The subjcc, was discussed by
the learned Judges in manner becoming its
interest and magnitude. Mr.. Justice Trimble,
Mr. Justice Thompson, Mr. Justice Johnson,
and Mr.. Justice Washington, each delivered
his own separate opinion. Chief Justice Mar
shall delivered the joint opinion OF himself, and
Of MIR. Justice Story, and Mr.. Justice Duvall.
OF course we cannot recapitulate the heads o.!
argument and grounds OF decision, embraced IN
-.'-s-----7-i-i----.-~ rimiana, and. perhaps, we
may not be entirely accurate IN stating their re-
suits. AS we understand the matter, however,
the result is-That the Chief Justice, and
Judges Story and Duvall are of opinion, that
State insolvent laws, purporting to discharge
the contract, are void, and imperative in all
Courts, as well when applied to contracts en-
tered into after the passage Of such laws, as to
those entered into before their passage; that the
four other Judges are Of opinion that such
laws, when so applied, are not null and void to
all intcnts and purposes, but that, 10 some pur-
poses, and in some cases, they are valid. AS
far as we could collect, however. one OF more
Of these four Judges was Of opinion that such
laws could not discharge contracts entered in
to out Of the State where the law existed, or
where the circumstances are such as to enable
the creditor TO sue in the Courts Of the United
States. We are not entirely certain, we repeat,
that we have accurately described the general
result Of the whole Case, or that We entirely
comprehend it. II, however, our conception
Of that result be right the Court has SO left the
question, that Stale discharges, where the con.
tract was posterior 10 the law, are good against
creditors living in the Stale, but not good as
against other creditors. Nat. Int.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21
POETRY.

1t may not. perhaps, be unnecessary for tn
information of some of those who may read tn
following exquisite lines, to state, that from tn
poppy is distilled that drug, OF power TO sooth
or slay--,o madden or TO mI,igate, opium
There is a beauty, pa,hos and delicacy an thi
ode that will reach every heart
ODE TO THE PoPPY.-Mrs ONsaI
j. Not for the promise Of the labor'd field,
Not for the good the yellow harYests yield,
bend at Ceres shrine,
For dull to humid eyes appear,
The golden glories of the year,
Alas! a melancholy worship mine.
Thou brilliant weed,
That dost so far exceed,
The richest gifts gay Flora can bestow;
Needless passed thee in life's morning hour,
Thou comforter ofwo,
Till sorrow taught me to confess thy power
In earlier days, when fancy cheats,
various wreath Iwove.
Oflaughing Springs nxuriant sweets,
To deck ungrateful love-
The rose or thorn my numbers crown'd,
As Venus smiled or Venus frown'd,
But love and JOY and all their train are flown,
Fen languid hope no more is mine,
And viii sing of thee alone,
TRs sfs ahs sr'e
Their pale funereal foliage blend th,hiOe.
Hail lovely blossom! thou canst ease
The wretched victim Of disease.
Canst close those weary eyes in sleep.
Which never open but to weep;
For oh! thy potent charm,
Can agohizing pain disarIn,
-Expel imperious memory from her scat,
And bid the throbbng heart forget to beat.
Soul soothing plant that can such blessings give.
By thee the mourner loves to live,
By thee the hopeless die,
Oh! ever friendly to despair
Might sorrows pallid votary dare,
Without crime, that remedy t'implore
Which bids the spirit from its bondage Ay,
I'd court thy pallating aid no more,
No moro I'D sue that thou should'st spread
Thy spell around my aching head,
But would conjure thee toimpart,
Thy basam for "a broken heart,
And by thy soft Leathean power,
Inestimable flower!
Burst these terrestrial bands and other regions try
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

We infer from the annexed brief notice.
which appeared in The National IntelIigencer of
yesterday, that Major Vandeventer, MIx's part.
ner in the Rip Rap Contract, has been dismiss.
ed from the War Department.:
1--WE understand that Major CHARLES J.
" NouRsE was yesterday appointed Chief Clerk
" in the Department Of War, vice Maj. vAy.
" pEvHNTER."
Several other changes might be made in the
same Department without detriment TO the
public service. When ministerial officers use
the influence and facilities Of place to bring
the Administration into disrepule, and there.
by to injure the county, it is worse than
bad policy to retain them. Let every man
enjoy his o3inion--but let him not be paid
by an Administration which he processes to
believe corrupt, and which he is enabled BY
that pay and the consequence it gives him,
to injure. The men al the head Of the govern.
men, are bound, if they be honest, to believe
that their course is correct, and that to change
it would be injurious 10 the country. Hence
they act inconsistency, when they keep person,
in Office who they know arc striving to effect
such a change.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21
ALEX SIlDsR.9g.As
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 81, 1877

NJ Our Norfolk correspondents have in.
formed US, thar letters will be forwarded to IT,.
Mediterranean and Brazilian Squadrons, from
the Beacon Office News Room, TO the care Of
the Consuls at Gibraltar, and Rio Janero,) if
sent previous to Saturday next, post paid.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

The New-HampshiEe Patriot ssys, that. the
message of the Presiden. to Congress, respect.
ing the Georgia controversy with the Creek In.
dians, we have little doubt will be generally
commended. Without the government. is dis.
posed 70 yield every thing.-its independence,
public faith, and dignity to the rapacity ofthose
who have the cry Of state rights forev. ron their
lips, but the mutilation aud destruction Of the
federal constitution in their hearts, this appeal
of the Executive will receive the support of all
the true friends Of the Union.
The General Jackson presses pretend to be of
different opinion; but, if they wish to be be.
lieved. they must first condemn the cone duct of
their "Chieftain" towards former Governor
OF Georgia On the 9TH of May. 1918, General
Jackson, then at the head of the Army, made
use OF the following insulting, dsspotic and brutal
language, in an official letter to Governor Ra-
bum
That Governor Of State should as.
sumo the right to make war against an Indian
tribe, in perfect peace with, and under the
" protection of the United States, is assuming
responsibility thar, trust, you will be able
10 excuse 10 the government Of The United
States, 10 which you will have TO answer, and
through which had so recently passed, pro.
missing the aged that remained at home nv
protection, and taking the warriors with me in
the campaign, is as unacc auntable as strange.
bot II is stiil more strange, that there could
exist, within the United States, a cowardIy
monster in human shape, that could violate
the sanctity Of flag, when borne by any ner
rIv he, -,
"of superanuated Indian chief, worn down
with age. Such base cowardice and murder.
"ous conduct, as this transaction affords. has
not its parallel in history, and shall meet with
its merited punishment"
Can GEORGlANS forgive this, and expect
to be thought sincere, when they feign indigna-
ton at the Presidents recent messaee2 Rid.
culous! MIR. Forsyth, who, we suppose, never
blushed, even at MADRID, must feel ashamed of
his gross Inconsistency. RITCHIE, too,-,he
mouth.plrce Of the Richmond Junfo,--seizes up-
on the Presidents Message as an argumen, in
favor OF placing General Jackson in the presi.
dental chair. How differen, he thought in
1924 may be gathered. from the following ser
ument, then uttered against this very Gen Jack
son, and in consequence Of he very extract
which we have given above. "Hhere"-said
MIR. Ritchie--"is the respect uAieh these SAFE
might expect 10 receirs from the hands Of Prssi.
dent toho should entertain SUCH SENTIMENTS, and
cypress them in sUcHAMANSER."
General Jackson had just then been nomi
mated for the Presidency, BY the State Of Penn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

1t has been seen, that on Tuesday the 18th
inst, the Senate Of Massachusetts, made choice
of Levi Lincoln, the present Governor of tha,
Stale, to be a senator Of the United States, in
the place Of Mr.. E. II. Mills, whose term will
end in March next. On the following day The
House Of Representatives took up the subject
and passed resolution BY vote OF lis TO IS,
referring the election to the next Legislature,
which will meet on the last Wednesday in
May; but letter was previously received from
Governor Lincoln, respectfully declining the
honor of being considered candidate. On
Thursday, the House agreed to reconsider the
vote ofpost 2onement, on information, it is said,
that the declining health Of Mr.. Mills, makes
it doubtful whether he will accept re.elec.
ton. Mr.. Webster is spoken Of as the success.
sor Of Mr.. Mills.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

VTHfeH "1n7edf0leIy GIleF her Marriage.
MY DEAR-fou have Just entered into that
state which is replele with happiness or mise
ry. The issue depends upon that prudent,
amisble, uniform conduct, which wisdom and
virtue SO strongly recommend, on the one hand,
or on that imprudence .hich a want Of refec.
ton or passion may prompt, on the other.
You are allied to man of honour, Of talents,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-21

The following letter is said to be from the
pen OF one oil the best and greatest men that
Virginia has produced.
FROM A FATHER TOHIS
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-25

The following was written is pre-
serve from destruction, young gen
tieman addicted to the perniclous and
deieS,able vice of gaming, and is sent
10 YOU for publication by friend.
SIR,
Aoc have requested me to give YOU
my ideas on the subject OF gaming,
Tor the purpose of preserving from
destruction one Of your highly esteem.
ed friends. Cheertully would con.
tribute my mite 30 rescue from ruin
one OF my fellow beings, who has in
cautiously wandered to the edge of q
preclPlce which threatens the wander
err wHh present and everlasting misery.
Having embraced religion in my youth,
have been preserved from number,
less evils to which the needless sinner
is exposed; consequently cannot deli
nea'e this wretched practice, IS it might
be dene by an old reformed gambler
But with the light | have, lei ME con.
slder lss The causes of Gaming
Heaven has implanted in our nature,
a thirst for satisfaction or happiness.
Tor the purpose OF leading MS 10 Him
sell the source OF bliss; but poor in
ia'uaied and fallen mortals, unmlndul
OF God, and wholly engrossed by the
world, Its spirit, cares, pleasures; seek
mat felicity IN those things, which can
only be found in the service and en-.
Joyment OF the great author of our be
hg. UnncquaInIed vain our true in
teresi, We neglect DOR Divine Benz.
'actcI, and We seek tor rest, or happl.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-25

you are, we cannot be Troubled with
you" The old lady answered. II sac
how it is. You wish that should die
here, bot / will dissppoint you, for to-
morrow | trill come out." She did
leave the place, and 10 punish her IN.
natural and foolish son, gave the whole
10000 francs to young man of the CT.
ty. -
Chinese notions Of BeaEtg.--It is we'll
known, that IN China, a ridiculous
custom prevails, of rendering the feet of
their females so small, that they can
with difficulty support their bodies.
Ibis is deemed principal part of their
beauty; and no swathiDg nor eompres.
slon is omitted, when they are young.
to give them this fancied ACCOMPLISH
ment Every woman oil fashion. and
every woman who wishes to be reckon.
ed handsome, must have her feet so
small that they could easily enter sbs
shoe OF child of SIX years OF age. The
great toe is the only one LETT 10 act with
freedom, the rest doubled Down under
the foot, in their tenderest infancy, and
restrained by tight barsages, till they
unite and are buried in the sole. haYs
inspected a model Of Chinese lsdy's
foot exactly OF this description, which
was assured was taken from lie. The
length was only two inches and three
fourths; the breadth of the base OF the
heel, seven eightls of an inch; the
breadth OF the broadcast part oil the foot,
one and one fourth OF an inch; and the
diameter of the ANGLE, three inches a.
bcve the heel, one and seven eighths Of
sn inch.
. -
Gentle assures us, that the women,
in the northern parts of China employ
every art to diminish their eyes. For
this purpose, the girls, instructed by
their mothers, extend their eyelids con-
tihuaIly with the view of making their
eyes oblong and SMALL These proper
ties IN the estimation of the Chinese,
when joined TO fiat nose, and large
open, psndulous ears, constitute the
perfection OF beauty.-Dick's Phiioso-
ply Of Religion.
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y oILCE.-The subscriber having been AZ
considerable expense and trouble IN fixing
MS spring, on his lot, and having I'D his pro-
perty much injured, such as throwing down
us renee, and otherwise trespsssing on ms
premises, gong TO the water, has determines
'lfn TO put stop TO II. All persons using VA
3 er from The Prlng after this date, must pay
NO collars cAAh ger year; those failing TO do 80,
ana round ueSpsss'ng upon my premises, vi"
DC prosecuted 90 the extent OF the law.
PATRICK CUNNlNGHAMe
Marinshdrg. Jan. I i5z7.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-25

VALUABLE STOCK OF GOODS FOR
v SALE.--lhe S1OCK or GOODS be.
onging TO the estate Of Samuel X. wilson, 70
now offered tor sale, on accommodating terms.
rhey are well assorted, IN excellent order, and
having been laid in on yer, advantageous terms
are worthy OF the particular attention OF mer,
chan,s-especially OF such as might wish to oc--
cupy the stand, which 10 one Of the best IN the
country, (Gerrard's.town,l and would be rev.
ted, It desired, to the purchaser OF tie Stock.
The terms Of sale may be learned on appiics-
ton to the subscriber.
JOHN 6. WILSON, .4dnp'r. Of
sept. TT Samuel A. WIlson.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-25

4 Isl OF Lea t.tto remaining III the Post
Ia Office at Msrtinsburg, Va. on The 1stJan
uary 1897, which Ii not called tor before the
lst Of April next, will be sent to the General
Post .OHice az Deau Letters:
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-25

Rebuke.-A Lyons Newspaper re.
lates the following sncedote as having
happened recently in that city.-An
old woman, aged n years, who had
entered into the Charirc "a hospitaD on
account of her infrmities, conIrived to
hazard small sum in the lottery
Her nnmber was lucky, and she drew
10 600 francs Without making known
aer good fortune, she sent for her son.
and requested him to remove her from
the hospital, As she was uncomfortable
there. Instead of complying, he an.
swered her rudeIy. saying, what are
you to do in my family? Stay where