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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-04-13

One ether assertion Of yours merits, and shall receive
special notice. is, that "waS cosced the greater par
OF night with Mr. Wales0ue Of the present tieicra lion
IN ConseSs-nn tie subject of the senatorial election
this assertion boldly and confidently and dircctlv
made, meet, sir, with t,n3WG ned denial: and vii
a' hn' mere was no Circumstance whatever connected
with my intercourse with tina, gentleman which could G,r
nSh the slightest innnda ton for such assertion. After
5" confident declarations made by who proclaims
l" 'e world mat he S""dS or the rock ortFu" aud who
huriS "ehauce NJ every who may dare 10 lf a voice
against nim the public he prSed learn that the
only Interview had with Mr. Wales during my absence
from inns city was held at the door Of the stage house,
the place of his residence N,rogt He STARE ,ri9,r and
tor the space of about ire mincy! This, sr is vour
"close;ins the greater part OF nisht!'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-04-13

had ceased IL Oe citizen Ie.iuaui AMI had 5ecop.
connected With one OF the departments nj the Executive
Government here, anl tina, my visit tina, State at that
particular juncimc, in the of agency under
he department o STATE would he likely excite tho
o"SieS oil these who might choose consider the Admins
rahon hostile To either oi the candidates Eel,
the improperly OF making mySalt way, active in
me eeou"",amd determined Ia refrain, as much spossblc
Irons the expression Of my private opinions az wishes
III relation In II. And with what fidelity executed this
purpose, in the midst of great public excitement
decided testimony.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
whole No. l4o4.

respect, to the worthy brother, when
you shall unitedly select TO succeed me,
in cfiice, carrying with me to the latest
pes'od of my life--a grateful remem-
brance OF your kindness and respect
whilAt my ardent desire and unceasing
prayer shall be, for your individual
prosperity and happiness - for the res-
pectability and happiness of this Grand
Lodge--and for the success and extern
sion of Genuine Freemasonry through
the world
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
isaac S. LaUCK. q Co.

TT AVE the pleasure TO inform the Farmers
4 Il of Berkeley and Jefferson that their Mill
IS again ready for the reception of all kinds OF
GRAIN. They will give barrel of Superfine
Flour for every three hundred pounds OF Mer.
chantsbe Whest-They will as usual, give at
all times, fair price. IN Cash, for Wheat, Rye
and Corn, to those persons who may be dispos
ed to sell-and they would remark for the infor
nation of Farmers at distance. that they now
have on hand, and intend keeping, a sufficient
quantity of fresh made Flour from new Wheat,
with which to make any exchanges that may
be called tor.
Martinshurg July 90 If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
Reading, Z Penn ] Nou. Is.

=
AT the Court OF Quarter Session of
the County, which commenced its ses-
sion on Monday, the 5sh inst. two
persons underwent their trials for mur-
der, circumstance OF rare occurrence
m our county, and which we strongly
hope may not speedily again occur.
In the case of The Commonwealth, as.
Thomas DUNN, ir. the prisoner was
charged with the murder of John FreY,
and after a patient hearing of the evil
dence, arguments of counsel and the
charge ofthe Court, the jury returned
a verdict of "uoluntarp nanslaugh-
ter" For the Commonwealth
Attorney General, M. J. Biddlc, Jas.
l.. Dunn and w. @. Leavenworth,
Esqrs. For the prisoner--C Charles
Evans, Lloyd Wharton, Henry w.
Smith and John s Wharton. He was
sentenced to seven years imprisonment
at hard labour in the Psnaen,iary.
In the case of the Connmonw ealif,
Us. Thomas Stdncs, Ga man of COLOUR
the prisoner was tried OH the charges
Of having butted certain Harry
| Smith, (also oil colour,) to death. and
was convicted of murder in the Sc.
coyld degree. For the commonw ealtt,
The Attorney General. For the pri-
soner--John q and Lloyd Wharton,
Esqrs. Both those deaths originated
from qnarrels over the card table and
when liquor was not waiting to do its
usual work Of destroying every YES.
tige of Humanity in its wretched vic.
tins VIVA. deep and aw iul lesson to
gamblers and drunkards. --Chron:
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
DAVID LIGHT, (Stephen's MIL

lakes this method Of informing the Far
Il mers of the neighbourhood that he is
now ready for the reception of all kinds OF
Grain, and solicits share of public patronage
lie will give barrel of Flour for every 300lbs.
o. Wheat, and stand the inspections OF George
Town, Aexandris or Baltimore. He proposes
o'gng Wheat, and will at all times, give tar
price in Cash for the same.
August 10 If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29

VIRGINIA. BerkeLey County Court TO 1cif:
October Term. 1927.
David Reese, Piaint;f,
AGAINST
James Sellers and Thomas Rees, Def..
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant. James Sellers not having
l. entered his appearance, and gwen
security according to the act of Assembly and
herues of this court. and it appearing to the
subsection of this court that he IS not an 10
habiant of this s.ate-H 20 Ordered, that the
said absent defendant do appear here on the
secod Monday in January next, and answer
,be in of the plaintiff and that copy of this
orde be forthwith inserted for two months
SUCCESSFULLY in the MsrtInsburg Gazette, and
BIZ osted at the door OF the Court House OF
abs county.
Copy-Teste,
Nov 8 1927. d. HUNTER, c.s.c.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
wAnnESros. IN C) Nov

LiUe'iCort-We hav been infor.
med that gentleman in the neigh.
bourhood. who is laboring under q
pulmonary attack, has been using the
LsUerwort for some short time, and
that il has been attended with consid-
cradle good effect.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
6 A. w TN g

VIII be done when the water will admit, for
The third log and the slabs. if good timber
Lahs and small stuff, for the half, Ifpayment
IS made in cash, ,he prices viii be reduced from
what has been charged. have put the charg.
es this low, in hopes Of saving the loss and
trouble in collections. In addition TO cash,
viii receive marketing and produce. if deliver.
ed at the time, or before the Goods is TAX. n
from the Mill
QTUndressed Cloths left at John T. Cookus'
SloTe, or A. Humsickhouse's in Shepherds.
town, will be taken from there, and returned
when finished. Directions must be sent with
the Cloth. EDWARD A. GIBBS.
Martins5urg, October At
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
PUBLTsHED. WEEKLY.
BY WASHINGTON EVANS,
TWO DOLLARS PEA Ar1MUM
PAYABLE IL ADVANCE;
Or TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS,

q No paper discontinued until all Arrears-
res are paid up, except at the discretion OF
the Editor.
- Advertisements inserted at the rate OF
One Dollar per square for the three first inser
tons. snG twenty five cents per square for each
Subsequent Insertion
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29

yIRGLNI.7-Berkeley County Court, to 7cit;
Oct0ber Term, 1927.
James Pearse, plaintiff
AGAINST
Ezra Vanmetre, Lewis pearse and Catherine
|s wife, John Vanmetre, Thornton Taylor
yanmetre, Abraham Gorrell, William Long
surviving partner of Long & Stewart. and
Daniel Burkhsrt, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
rESHE defendants Ezra Vanmetre, and Lewis
4 Pearse and Catharine his wife, not having
entered their appearance. and g.vcn security
according 20 he act of Assembly and the Tales-
of this court. and it appearing TO the satlstacs
ton of this court that they are not Inhahltant
of this s,ate-H is Ordered, that the sand de
PENDANTS do appear here on the second Monday
in January next, aud answer the bill of the
plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forth.
with inserted for two months sue :essIveiy IN tbe
Msrtinsburg Gazette, and be posted at the door
of the Cour, House of this county.
A Copy--Teste,
ID HUNTER, c'Bc.
q
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29

dpples year Old.--We were present.
ed last week with sample OF apples,
the growth of 1876, which had been kept
to this time in sound state, by Mr. Ma
than Warner, of Woodbury.. His meth
cd OF preserving thsm is very simple,
and one that may be easily practised.
The apples are to be laid down in dry
flax seep chat, where they remain until
sometime in the month of June follow
ing, when they are to be oysrhauled,
those that are unsound throw aside, the
chat spread out aud dried, and the
sound apples packed down again along
with the chat as at first Managed in
this way, Mr.. Warner. has had plenty OF
fresh apples through the whole Of the
past season and until the ripsning of the
same fruit this autumn.-.N Harsn Jour.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29
Pulling, Dying, Dressing of
Cloth. &c

HEREBY inform the public hat have again
Il AIKEN the management Of my Mills. The
Fuling, &c have placed under the direction
os dr JOHN N. RIDDLE, whose prompt and a
bic workmanship, the publ; are in cons,de.
Fabe degree, acquainted with, he having had
the direction of one Of the first establishments
in this neightoFhood for some time. 10 add
ton to having the work warranted good, the
charges will be reduced T. the following rates:
For Flannsts, Securing g Dressing, cts per yd
Blankets, ditto do cts per do
FuRed LsHsey, 8 cts per do
Coarse Goth, 10 cts per do
Oher goods. the charges 7V,K be according to
olonr and dressing.
Common w COL will be Carded into Rolls for
five cents per pound, (small bundtes) and fine
wool something higher. according to the trouble.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-29

During late trial in Philadelphia, Mr..
lngersoll related to the Jury an interest
ing anecdote in reference 10 the late
Col Cadwalder. A harmless Eoaniac,
that had been for years suffered to pass
as an inoffensive idiot, one day took the
mischief into his head to load gun with
ball, and shoot the Grst man be should
meet 10 the street With his loaded
musket, he sailed out, and il happened
that Col. Cadwalder was the FIRST object
that struck bis sight The maniac went
up to the Colonel and sternly demands
ed, 'Wha, o'clock is it?' Col. Cadwal-
der. observing the singular state of the
maniac, fiattered him by making very
low bow, pulling out bis watch and re-
plying with great afability, just II,
Sir" The maniac said, That man is
too polite. I,won't shoot him. and went
his wav. The very next man be met he
Ievelled bis gun aud shot him dead upon
the spot.
girl employed in cotton factory at
Enfield, Mass. had her arm caught in a
picking machine, and literally torn from
her body. -
On Monday morning last, driver
OF mail coach, named John Smith,
runniog between Trenton and New
Brunswick, (via I.awrenceville, soon
after leaving this place, was thrown
from bis seat on the carriage to the
ground, by the wheel passing over a
large stone, both wheels OF the coach
running over his breast After receive
ing the injury, he sprang on bis feet
md caught the horses by the reins,
bat growing faint, he was carried into
ueiehhouring house, where he ex-
PRED ID few minn,es.
lretor True Amcrican.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18

tanned about a new inundation, ON account O
| the immense quantity Of sn"w fallen in the up.
DER parts Of Germany. However, it is hoped
| that the thaw will operate slowly, and that the
rivers will be disengaged of the thick ice tina,
covers them before the waters rise"
Under date, same place, i've days later, it i,
mentioned. that news had been received from
Napol di Romania, down to the alst January.
! The accounts are, however, confused, and no,
easily ineligible. 1t does not appear that any
thing Of great importance had occurred.
we have taken pains TO ascertain the opinion
on Change on the alteration proposed by Mr.
Canning in the Corn Laws, which appears TO
be that the duty on wheat is rather too high;
but the merchants are well aware ministers
coald not have carried the measure at all il
low rate had been named. On the other hand,
the duties on coarse food are thought TO be dis
propor,ionably low. The fleets of the al,era-
lion, as regards the extension ct trade cannot,
under the duties proposed, be very great; but il
is generally expected that, when The measure is
carried into effect, it will give some increased
activity to business. LNefPoo! adO.
Lord Liverpool is slowly recoverng--ou the
9Th he is said to have passed good night -
Mr.. Husksson is also better.
Steam Engine-Wc are informed that Mr..
PERKINS mas al ieUStH Sot IN VI Tic OILY OUSta-
Gle which presented itself against the action Of
his immensely powerful steam ensine-tha, of
efftc,ing nearly perfect Vacuum under the foo,
of The piston, BY which means the whole power
or elasticity OF the steam from the induction
pipe is allowed to operate without resistance -
Certain other improvements have also been eff
fected for diminishing friction, &c but as We
understand they form the subject of fresh pat
en, we canno, at present enter into further,
particulars. Literary Ga-
Dispatches were sent off on Wednesday
night from the Office Of Secretary Of State for
the Colonial Department, to Gen Sir Will
liam Clinton, commander in chief Of the British
troops in Por,uga which it was understood,
were in answer to those received a few days since
from Sir William. Dispatches from the same
office were also sent last nigh; to Malta.
The private accounts from Spain this morn
ing Thursday state, that di'atfcc,ion has ap-
peared among the Spanish soldicry, and tina,
among The garrison at Ceuta, there has been an
open mu,inv or Instruction. AS far as re-
CARDS the soldery on the frontiers, these &C
counts Of their feeling agree with the last let
tiers from Lisnon Globe and Tra,eHer
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18
Just Publishea,

IND on Sale by Pishey Thompson
TNAIRY Legends and Traditions OF the South of Ire
Il land, first American from second London edition,
vol wish pates-price 81 50.
Lessons in Practical Anatomy, for the Of dissec-
tois--by W f. lorner, ID. vol. 8vo. bound, 50 50.
The complete Political Works of Thomas Moore.
vol Svo. with portrait Published by Galignani, Pa
ris, lsl7-prce IS 50.
Paris edition fByrons Works. complete, in Is vols.
price Sll.
DO. vol 49,
Wcbster's Medical Recorder, No. SO, for April.
North American Medical and Surgical Journal for
April april II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18
One Cent Rev ard.
J DELANO * F. G.. FISH
Propose TO publish in 4erona'ia, district Of Columbia,
a tri-,oeehiy paper, to be eeiledhe
pOTOMAC CNNO%iCAE,

HE almost exclusive devotion of the existing our
1 nails OF the District to political discussions, and
subjects of limited interest to the mass Ct our citizens
has suggested the beefthat encouragement would be
afforded 10 one entirely destitute OF party character
anil embracing objects of local well of general
concern In accordance with this suggestion, the pro
posed paper will comprise, among o<her matters,
A concise view of the proceedings oi Congress- OF
the reports of its Committees, aud OF the princl-
-nIe transactions of the Executive Department.
aref.ronce tn the most important concerns OF the
several States
Such of the proceedings of the corporate Author
ties. of,he Courts, and Of the literary and benevo-
lent Institutions, of the DISTRICT AS may be thoue
worthy of particular record
ntell;rcnce-embracing ship News, state ut the
Marx cts and other Commercial information, 1oge
thor with interesting occurrences generally, whe-
Their foreign or domestic ;.
ESSAYS and communications on entertaining anu III
s,ructve subjects
Occasional SelectonS-hs'oii1'i' Poe"'" "'S''
and miscellaneous. -.
Accounts of new Settlements, of Manufacturing rs
tabIishmcnts, and of the progress OF Internal I'M
II Is intended to give this publication locality which
the daily journals do not possess-maSng 1t munster
to the more immediate wants and interests OF 'ose "
monp whom it is located. All interference III Pay
politics will be avoided deerna3 40 Wn nud ma,
presumed will meet the appreciation OF All, ana may
he partculary acceptable to those who desire 10 see
the nrevailinr political excitement throughout INC
country allaved rather than increased
Being practical Printers and having been for som, some
wears residents of the District the conductor: THINK
they safely that their bo, IN
ter and manner, hall fully rea,.ae .i ;ts ns,rons
The Cnnos,cIr will be printed on good type and
nar and cnmmenced as Jon as the necessary prepa-
ro us cam be- made, after shall have been ascertain
ed that there i, prospect of sufficient Paroise .ls
The price will be Fire Dollars per aH'a" pay A'''
yearly in advance.
I april l8---d3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18
Co\un,biaM Ace Mouse.

yJNIE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens OF
l. Alexandria, that he will be happy tosuppl! them
with that healthy and invaluable luxury, ICE during
the season, having filed the above House. the last win
ter The Columbian Ice House, when owned by the
late DR. Richard d.. Little, supplied nearly the whole
town. the House being the largest in the town, and
peculiarly adapted in its construction for the preserva
ton ofthe article rwould be superfiuous my part
to SAY any thing by way of recommending the use OF
Ice ~ it would DC attributed to the great ruling pas
sion in the human breast, self interest. therefore
leave it to the public themsevesto decide, whether
they will ect this wholesome, AMI al the same
time, refreshing comfort
Persons wishing tickets for the seassn, will please
apply. The Ice will be furnished at any hour during
the day, at the Team Boat Hotel
WILLIAM L. STEWART.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18

Rhode Island State Lotery-lst Class.
Tn he drawn at Providence; Wednesday, 9th May
Capital prizes.
$4,000, 5000, Of 1882, of 700, 10 Of
500, 90 Of 200, SC sc.
Whole tickets S4-halves 2-quartersl
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18
AUCTIONS.
BX George I0hnson.

1t 10 o'clock IVEDNESDqY nerf the :ih instani, at
his .9uciion Rooms--will be sold,
5 casks French Madeira wine
S do Malaga do
20 do cider, 6 kegs butter, 1000 lbs goldfish
box low priced fur hats. do wool do
A few hair mattresses, passage lamp
box mems shoes and boots
200 pairs morocco do, with and without heels
10 doz. mock shell combs
Also-A handsome LOT OF superine and second cloths
Blue. black. and oxford mixtures
10 pieces ravens duck,
10 do long nankeens
doz Narseics vests
Psids, bleached shlrtings, longlawns,
Choppas, cra,ats, &c.t&c
The Try GOODS will be sold on a liberal credit
N B.-G. J. has determined to have his regular
Auctions erery ipedesday, and will at all times sell
variety of goods at the lowest limitations.
AT PRIVATE SALE p"
A few tierces rice
Do casks Colmenar wine
Do bales cotton, suitable for retailing
boxes drab hats
1000 bushels Lisbon salt
200 do potatoes
A handsome barouche with harness and furniture
ofvarious descriptions arr Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-18
Notice to WeN Diggers.

Oats, potat0es, Sc.
COO BUSHELS Albany oats
tCU 500 do potatoes yer! good
$50 dimeioins, gallons each
40 barrels New Orleans molasses
25 do whiskey
II bags green coffee
10 boxes bloom rasims
% do Sicily lemons
Landing srom schooner Angenoria, Kerwan, from New
York, ard Tor sal. accommodating terms, 1t tn
ken from on board, by
apr Is LINDSAY, HILL & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-23

to foreteli that such anan, FOR sueh acts, wonia
lot only be denied the poor tribute OF justice
10 his motives, but should be further branded
with irdecision by the impartial historian
The second division OF the reserve, directed a.
gainst Layfaycitrs confis,ency. appears total
" unfit for service; it however shows an mpo,.
sing front. and the will. at least, if not the
powert 10 njnre. "It is wonderful that mean
ing stilllo assign TO the Regal dignity, high
constitutional situation, Layfayetle should mol
| have exerted himself 10 preserve its dignity
lundrrsraded and 10 save the honor as he Ger
tainy saved the lives of the royal family
Three reasons prevent his dong what. as
gentleman and soldier, he must Otherwise at
least have attempted r,t,although ne boast
led highly Of his influence with The National
| Guard of Paris, it may be doubted whether all
his popularity would have borne him through
| in any ends a,or to deprive the good people OF
! that city Of such treat at the Joyous Entry
! Of the 5th Oct or whether the civic power
would even for the immediate defence OF The
Kings person, have used actual fore against
the band of Amazons who directed that mems
orabIe procession Secondly, Layfayrtre might
fear the arrival Of the fallen Colossus of despo"
,sm more than The rising spirit Of anarchy
and thus be induced to suppose that conqucs,
in the Kings cause, over popular insurrection
might be 100 active ordal to The dropping
spirits of the Royalsts. And lately the Revo-
lnlionarv General, as a politician, might not
be unwilling ,ha, the King and his consort
should experience in their own persons, such a
specimen Of popular power as might in,imi
dare them from further opposition to the popu-
lar will, and incline Louis 10 assume unresis-
tingly his diminished rank in the new Consti>
! tuition"
That is, Lafayette was "prevented' from
doing what Otherwise would have been becom
ing Sin gentleman and soldier" Because,
! in the first place. he would not have done it
and because, in the second place, he would not
| have done It'll he could. This succession OF
reasons reminds me of those Of a knowing one"
who upon selling horse and 5cing requested
by the pu rcbaser, candidy to lell The faults Of
the animal, stated two Of them With great cam
dor; in The first place, If the horse were tui ned
out, it would require the whole plantation to
each him.-Secondly, afer they had caught
him, he was good for nothing.
We here find IN unwil'insness proceeding
| + ON certain reasons, which reasons proceed
from suggestions generated by the fruitful
! imagination Of the author Of Wavtrly; and
Layfaye,tc is CONDEMNED not for any act, blu, for
az unwllingness, whose rcmotest progrnltors
arc snppostions, and which is in relation 10 an
ac,, previously allow ed to be out OF the reach
Of his power, however he might boast oft.
| NOYL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-23
Notice.

4 LII persons are hereby forwarned from hunting,
shooting, or ranging on the Alonnt Vernon estate.
AZ me law will in future enforced in its utmost rig
our ,ndf'ertminaet, against those who may be de-
tectcd in its violation
BUsHROD WASHINGTON, jr.
for BUSHRoD WASHINGTON, of Mt Vernon
nov 20-4t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-23
Valuable Potomac Aana
EOR SALE

I17IIE subscriber wishing TO move to some town, for
L the purpose of educating numerous family of
Young children, offers for sale the valuable Farm on
which he resides, in the county of King George, and
State of Virginia, containing by recent survey and al
lottery Of q large tract,