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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

II tGhOES FOI ) 1LE For sale, two like
~ ly Virginia born FEMALE SLAVES. The
one about thir'y-six and the other nineteen
years OF age. They are both healthy and &C.
Sostomed TO house work They will be sold
iaw- For further particulars, apply to the Ed.
Tor Of the Gazette.
October Is.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

II STRAY MAkE-stra,edirom The farm Of
- the SUBSCRIBER near Mastinsburg, some
time in the month of August last. a BRICHT
,odf FtLLY. rising three years old. not
broke nor dock'd, black name and tail. | will
give a reward of five dollars for information
SO una I get her again. JOHN FRyATT.
Nov. Ii
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

For CoRghs, ~CsnsnmbhOns, Cstas, Influenza,
Uho4plIg Coughs, Spasmod.c .4sih,na, Pam
an .te SIDE. Difficulty Of Breathing and
Van. Of Sect.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

DLANk.-We have 3 Gua0tty OF Pine Plank
for sale. from 2 4 20 I inches thick-Also,
Pine PlAstering Lsths 81 and 4. feet long.
BAKER TAPSC0TT, x Co.
shepherdstown, July s.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08
70 Distillers. Farmers. sc.

TO Distillers, Farmers, sc.
sHE subscriber has at this time on
band, a large and well seasoned supply
- sun Tor TIGHT WORK. such as whisky
narrsis, Hogshesds, &c. and will, at all times,
attend TO the calls of his customers and others,
Tor any of the above articles, al Of which shall
De made in the best wotkmanHke manner. and
respectfully soliclts a share of the public pstron
age. Tie will at all times, keep on hand Flour
ns'rels for all those who may want The article.
ne viii also repair old work at the shortest
hoIlce and on the most reasonable terms.
JOHN GALLAHER.
Martinsburg, Nov I.-3t.
IReposItory. Chariestown. three times.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

nNLY 10000 Tickets in The Second Cla8s
~ GRAND LITERATURE LOTTERY
Of Maryland the drawing of which will take
place in the CRY OF BALTIMORE, on
WEDNESD aY, the 10th Of DECEMBER,
HIGHEST PRIZES:
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

comp AIon, supposed 10 De aDout ~ Years OF
a-has a scar on his undcr lip. occa'ionsd by
bite received in a fight. a scar on the right
wrist bone-hsi on when committed, q pair OF
new oznaburgs pantaioons and SHIFT Ut the
same, coarse shoes. drab twiird cloth coat. a
bout half worn. and old wool hst-seys he
belongs TO the estate of the late Humphrey
Harod, Of Gloucester county. The owner OF
said negro is requested 10 come prove property
pay charges and take him Away, otherwise he
viii be dealt with ss the law directs.
PETER GARDNER, Tailor.
Sept. 6 If
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08
FLAX-SEED is wanted,

For which tho highest price in Cash. or Goods
at cash prices, vii be givsn By
JAMESsP. ERSKINE. & Co
GFor Sale, prime Five lear Old Hhassy
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08
PUBLISHED. WEEKLY,
BY WASHINGTON EVANS,
TWO DOLLARS PER AEMunr,

PAYABLE IN aDvASCR;
OR TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.
AFTER THE YEAR EXPIRES.
G1 No paper discontinued until all arreara-
ges are paid up, except at the discretion OF
The Editor.
- Advertisements inserted at the rate OF
One Dollar per square for the three first inse.
tons. and twenty-five cents per square for each
subsequent insertion.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08
SEVERAL VALUABLE NEGROES

IT FOR SALE.
HE person purchasing them will be requir-
ed to take them out Of the state. For particu-
lars enquire of the editor of the Winchester
Virg'hlan, personally or by letter, post paid.
Frederick county. Nov 1, 1927. st.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

"Daring Crimep-An article thui
headed, is going the rounds Of the pa
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08
II RundWGy.

WAS committed to the Jail of
Berkeley county on the 9TH OF Au-
gust last, as a runaway. a Negro
man who calls himself BILLY
JOHNSON. 5 feet "a inches high,
tolersbiy stout made, yellowisb
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08

DUBLIC SALE Il will sell a. public sale,
i on Wednesday the 2sth of Nov. inst. at
nv residence near the mouth of opeckon creek,
HORSES, COWS and HOGS: one excellent
Road Wagon, one plantation ditto; Farming
Utensils Of every kind; Household and Kitchen
Furniture; a quantity of CORN and RYE by
the bushel. and grain in the Ground A credit
Of six months will be given on all sums above
five dollars.
will also offer for sale on the same day the
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-08
TRACT OF LAND

on which | now reside. The terms will be
made known on the day of sale. If the land is
not sold on that day il viii be rented.
New. l.. BENJAMIN S. ABEL.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21
E,rom TIE Natlonal Jonrnai.

The communication Of Mr. Buchanan which We publish
to-day, according to promise, Is N ITSELF SO luc'd anu sas
factory the friends OF Mr. Clay, that we deem hardy
necessary accompany II WITH aslngle comment no IND
martial or unpreiudced reader peruse without CON
lag TO the following conclusions;
is That Mr. Clay and his friends entirely exonera-
ted from the impatation of having made, or authorized
any proposition IL General Jackson or hs friends on me
subject Of the Presidential election
"a That General Jackson is not sustained in single Is
sena point Of his statement, made TO Carter beverley
at the Hermitage, repeated his lie ter TO beve Icy
Of the 9th june or as subsequently aNefed ana ahehaeo
in his letter of the 18th july.
3d. That instead of any propos ton being made 10 Ter
era Jackson his friends, by Mr. Cay and ms iehas a.
repeatedly asserted BY General Jackson on the supposed
authority Of Mr. Buchanan, appears that the sole object
Of that gentleman in seeking The interview with General
Jackson obtain from hr The contradiction OF ru-
nor that he intended if elected, continue MT Adams
n the State Department. and permission 10 make oen faf
contradiction uiM rseEv % operate on The trends q .1f
Clay.
An That General Jackson af being made fully &C
ana ed with tile object OF MIR lcanan's visit to him.
did contradict The rmnor, and grant 10 M buchanan Per-
mission speak Of nio any person he bought proper.
5th That withstandng Genera Jeckson's hourshes
about his lef hand knowing what lis g.t hand did and
hair being acquainted with the Thoughts Of another, ~
was perfectly wng LEI Mr.. Clay triends kno ndt
he lad ed :hdt he meant 70 make r adams Sec
ret,rs Of STATE!
Gene al Jackson his letter Of tn, 81 OF June says, he
may have doug Mr. Clay injnstce the gentleman
can explan.nThe gentleman has explained ard the ex
PLANTATION proves that General jackson dd Jnstiee TO Mr.
Clay In his letter Of the 18Th July he says he hopes that
Mr. Clay may be able acqut himsclf-and thai this ac
qnitta will give him pleasure raher than pam hF Clay
s'anls acquitted not upon evidence offered ny INN.
sef-bn upon the testimony OF General Jacksons own
witness-acquitted in the most explicit AID direct terms
IL there of magnanimty left III General jack
son, he i'll confess his acknowledge the limo
cence of Clay and declare 10 the world that he has
been illuminated withou, the shadow OF AUTHORITY;
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21

amply sufficient Il the process IS well condueteu
II S advantageous to spread it out thinly upon the
rass wet as it is and having the charcoal IN rs Ia
King care TO turn it frequently for few days
The charcoal gradually disappears, and the surface
acquires pearly appearance. ~.
The fax is now to be rinsed III large quantity
&c water : then to be washed thoroughly win soap
in hot water. till it is quite clean: the soap must
then be washed out by cold water, and the max
dried If On the grass exposed to the sun and air,
the better. q.
Before washing out the charcoal with soap, me
lustre of the fibre will be improved by sleeping y
for eight or ten hours in water just soureu WIN
sulphurc acid but if this process be continued 100
long the fibre will be weakened. The acid steep
ng is not essential, except the lax be intended Tor
particular uses.
The charcoal e easily washed out, and that per-
fectly, with soap The ultimate fbres are perfect
il separate, thew are 50 much finer than silk that
use them in the quadrant. transit ami microme
tiers the lustre perfectly that OF silk the strength
of the fibre IS not at all impaired. 1t takes sueh
colors as have trietf-blue. pink and ycllow,Per
tectly. The finest thread can be spun
Remarks efthe editor Of The n. z. Farmer.
The above appears to be an important discovery
and bids fair to lead to very beneficial results, some
Of which NAV not have been contemplated by the
inventor Of the above described method OF bleach
ing with charcoal The attraction between char
coal and putrescent cooing and infectious matter,
we believe may be turned to better and more ire
quent account than ever has been done. In bleach.
ing, charcoal must have one advantage over the
akales, acids, glasses, &c. in common use, to wit
charcoal can never corroe injnre the texture OF
the cloth or other Substance submitted to its opera
ton. 1t may seem absurd to attempt to "hitet
cloth &c. with ampblack; but it we bad any ptactl-
cal concern with bleaching establishment We
would try experiments with view to that result.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21
4 NEW METHOD or BLEACHING AND
PREPARING FLAX

ny me Her. y. fmmet
On account Of the distress which prevails Mfmost
Of the manufacturing districfs, have been indu-
ced to present to the public the following means
Of bleaching and preparing flax and tow by sim
pie, easy and cheap process, whereby II IS reduced
10 beautiful degree Of whlteness, becomes poses
sed Of silky lustre. and is made sufficiently fine
to bc manufactured into the finest goods; hoping
that it may become the means IN the hands Of opu-
lent manufacturers OF giving employment to some
d! the worknen, who are unable to meet with It.
The process is as follows steep or boil the flax
Or tow in a weak solution of sub.carbonae of pot
Ssh soda, in order to extract the coorna matter,
9osn II prefer the subcarbonate to pure or
caustic alkali, because however diluted the latter
may be, its powers Df corrosion great that if
it extracts the ezraneous matter perfectly, it will
almost certainly diminish the strength Of the fibre :
whilst find that it may be thoroughly extracted
By the former without producing any such effect :
this have proved by experiments made upon ra-
fher large quantities. Wash it thoroughly from
The alkali.
The bleaching is prepared in the following man
ner :: Reduce perfectly fresh charcoal Of soft pu-
rous wood as willow or iir*, TO very fine powder !;
tie up the powder in bag made Of cloth Of a close
texture; immense it in cold soft water, aud work
1t By pressing il with the hands until such quan :
tty shall be diffused through the water, that on
ritsing 4 little flax through it for few minutes.
enea. l'at intc il the f1ax to be beached, taking
care thu each parcel shall imbbe it to its middle.
When al the flax is put into the liquid, the water
on being asitated ought to be couded by charcoal.
cannot ,Pccify the exact proportion as observed
it no ~ cher than this--that always used more
than W. actually requisite in bleaching six or
seven inds never used more than half an ounce
Asltatc tie liquid and press the flax under it sew
eral sin The day, in ordertobrlns as much char
coal as possible in contact with it. After about
twenty " twenty-four hours remove it from the
liquid, having il we'll wruns, put it into a secone
which nay contain less charcoal; agtate it as be
fore, aii after the same interval Of time. examin,
slna.' ,arcei by washing it with soap and no; wa
ter II lie color be good remove it from the char
coal l;ald if not, allow it TO remain another da'
until |, washes white; two or three days ar
Probably white pine or pitch rins would answer ih
pnrput well ss wlilow or fir.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21

should the latter gentleman be elected pl es1eit
These charges. their origin, progress, and DEM,
al. we have given to our readers This DENIAL, on
the part Of Sir. Buchanan, Of any participation IN
matter so directly referred to him, vii have 2
tendency to repress certain Civilizations, IN winch
Editors Of sanguine temperature and unchasten-
ed zeal, have INDUCED. However General jack
son may have been deceived IN ms apPrehehs'on
IF Mr.. Buchanan's "question," (Which he 50
stranoely construed into a corrupt proposal,) the
CHARGE Of corruption, so confidently made against
Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Clay. now falls to the ground
how much Of what was leaning upon It WILDE oarl-
ed in its ruins, it remains for time to show; put
the reaction Of public sentiment will be weaker
than usual, if what is commonly termed the oPpo,-
siton party is not found to have suffered material
" from the explanation Of Mr.. Buchanan.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21


The Peoples Advocate, printed at Yorkville !,
South Carolina. says, that meetings continue TO be
held in different districts in that State, for tbs
purpose Of expressing their disapprobatun Of the
present Tariff, and ,eprecatine any increase Of It
Of the object of these meetings, the Advocate
seems to approve but, in doing SO, adds the lol.
lowing remalks, which, coming from that quarter
deserve c0mmendatlon, not 50 much because they
are true, as because they are spoken III an honest
spirit. The conduct Of this Editor ia recommenl
ed 10 the Editors of the Richmond Enquirer, ami
others, who "knnw the right and yet the wrou,
pursue" His remarks are entirely applicable b
the Resolutions of the Legislature Of Virginia, i.
its last session, and to the measures with which,
is yet intended lthe people willing) to follow then.
up the Engnirer's denial Of such a purpose to t,s
contrary Notwithstanding for, it the Enquirer
knows it not, the fact only proves that the Enqu.
er is kept in the dark upon that subject, as nut,
as it is upon some others :-Nat. Intel.
"One remark (says the Yorkville AdyocatcN
behooves US to make relative to some OF tie resou.
tons If these t-tarin) meetings. They are toa
violent and menacing. They speak too stiongly
the language Of passion. They evince too much Il
a disposition to stand to arms before the aigumet
is exhausted. We cannot bear to hear OF any ohtt
method OF carrying or opposing any public meas
IRE than sound reasoning and fair argument. We
do not like TO hear the division the Union brouslt
forward every slight occasion III which collision
Of interests takes place between two sections
our common country 1t is to be hoped that I'll:
next Congress, like all former Congresses, vii! y
goveine. BY reason and argument.
:. II it is shuu by ample statistical Ga ts ard iii
fair deductions OF sound reason, that the Tariff d
1924 is injurious to the interests Of this country.
it is to be hoped that it will be repealed without
resort to the desperate cxpedcnt OF an appeal +,
arms, or division OF the Union. Where Them.
ting languages at this early stage Of the business 4
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21
From tie National Mtenigence,.


Mr. nuchanan's letter. which publish to-day. gl|es
The coup de- grace the story of direct proposition hav
ing been made by the friends of Mr. Clay 10 General Jack
son, pending The last Presidential election. There has
been strange misunderstanding in this matter We
knew very we'll, from what and all the world knew of
his sentiments that Mr.. Clay could not have served in the
capacity Secretary of State under General Jackson
voted for him as President We were therefore certain
that no overture, such has been brui'ed about could
have been au;ioyiSedby him. Hut we did not know that
some friend Of his with zeal than discretion, might
not have undertaken Of his accord to approach Gen
eral Jackson the subject. II now appears how ever
that all ha passed in reference to the supposed PROPOSE
ton to elect General Jackson condition Of his making
Mr.. CLAY Secretary of State, passed between friends OF
Gen. Jackson and between Of them and the General
himself II appears further, tha, the very respectable
gentleman who held The conversation with Gen. J. had
not the reaocs idea Of making the proposition imputed
to him The misunderstanding 10 have been com
pletc throughout nr although Nj. Ruchanan's Letter
penned with great and regard for the feelings Of
the General and his friends Is not to be concealed that
his statement is in every a particular directly
variance with tia, of General Jackson who appears
have abored under entirely impression of
the objects Of MIR. b. in The interview which he sough,
with him This being the only ground on which General
appears either publicly privately, 10 have arragned
,he int griy Of Mr. Gays conduct The Presidential
Election the whole accusation, far il originated with
Gen Jackson, falls Of the ground 10 be
reconstructed
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21
From the .9leTandJia Gazette.

We hasten lay before readers the following une-
qnivocal, triumphant, and all satisfactory vincation of
Ir. Clay and his friends by James Buchanan, Pennsyl
legged corruption Commcnaryis unnecessary present.
will lie that Buchanan aay and Indignantly con-
,radcis the .nmacRate, Tie nagnanious, the terrible OK
sou He gives the Hero the LIE plainly as circumo.
ci,on he made do it and lie proves beyond the
harhood of cpucsm deny, that jackson kindly listen
cd to corruption, and cheefuiy adopted IT,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21

and ~e iof aust Of cruelty performed
T'ow,rl tie small remnant Of those mighty tribes
Ger whose wide hunting grounds our harfests
vase
trory 4l,-a Il late The forest foliage spread
~ boute..esS billaws 10 the western breeze,
MAY man srshacsied BY despot'c power
Edioy lis birthrigbt u untttteiel MIND
A ID treat q equal those whose common o'oou
q d who created has to us allied
Whether TIER sires sleep beneath tins sou
(Where fl the ploughshare dsentombs their
banes.l
TIE chores Of Tonid Attic gave him birth
Or Russian Finland claims him as her son.
While freedoms Eagle from his eyre home
Mia the fresh ysrdure of the western woods,
Wheels in wide circles Ger the rolling globe
Prom where superior's ocean like expansc
Polls in Wild surges on his forest shores,
To where the Istknus joins the Younger worlds,
Or anxious hovers where contendins Greece
Urges the Gilman from her classic shores
AM plucks the blood stained Crescent from his
grasp.
o. where sas glaciers Of St Gnthsrd pile
Above the shee pcotes Of his hlissful wales,
Where once his weary wing was " ont to rest,)
Rencws the visions Of his hoary sons
With the bright retrospect Of happier years,
Though allied despots laoour 70 restrain
'fhe voice of nature and the will OF God,
Thourh GaIias yassals climb'd Castia's sleeps
Ffe vet his unHedgpd nurslings learned to fly,
Adniring Europe marks the heaven born bird
Mid height. ETHEREAL in the western sky
Or halls his visits to her weary shores.
Farewell Niagara for the midnight hour
Has wlaptin slunber the surrounding world,
Pale Cynthia slowly through the cloudess sky
Sinks With the planets meath the western hills
And silence listens 70 the pauseless roar
That deeply ,ibrates Oh the qulverng air.
Bat tired natere bids the traveller rest,
For with to.morrow's SUMS returning light
lie bids thy scenery last adieu.
10 mortal actors many scene has passed,
Empires have proudly risen and decayed,
And mighty cities crutnbled into dust,
Since first thy torrent plunged its awful leap,
Since first the Appallachan's rocky bound
Released the upper waters Of the west,
Since first Aurora from OHtario's wave
Shed its red lastrr Ger the draining waste
Ok gasplng fishes and u glitterins shells.
Ere vet these forests budded from the soil
While lowering chaos fingered Ger the scene.
But undnnshed by the lapse of years
o. the yicissitudes of human things.
Inv falling goldman here eternal stands
While ruin shakes its adamantine base,
And still unchecked the mighty stream shall flow
! lille future forests shall atnrn thy banks
~ waving harve,ts sariegate the plains;
.y:,ia generations. like thy rapids wave,
81 5side 10 be succeeded by the next,
Ana rising empires flourish and decline
Long a. Guunlbia's starry Hag shall wave
Ger equal liberty to all her sons.
Till Wisdom Infinite who fixed the laws
That regulate the cycles of the spheres,
Recalls the fiat Of sustaining power
That gives their radiance to yon twinkl'ng suns
That bound the vault Of heaven to human ken,
While conm6n ruin whelms their crcliug world
And chaos darkens through unbounded space.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-21
From the United States Ga zette.

In our columns, this morning, will be found the
reply Of the Hon. James Buchanan, TO the charge
of having conveyed certain proposals to General
Jackson, relating to the formation Of his cabinet,