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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-07-24
D,Gtgle AHatrs.
From tic NasAg.l.e. Tenn. J Ting and b
| TO TIE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC.
Those who have seen the Republican
OF the Goth inst are aware of the high
ground assumed for Gen. jackson, un-
der the editorial head. The publishers
OF that paper intimate that his standing
is too elevated to make it his duty or
business to deny the charge of dealing
In slaves, which felt myself bound, IN
self defence, TO throw back on him, in
my reply to rhe false charges which his
chief partisans had made against me,
through the Telegraph Of the e5th of
March last
In that reply, did not specify any
particular Transaction. Those willing
editors of the Republican have selected
particular case OF a purchase of ne
groes from Richard Epperson for ten
thousand dollars, and by their own show
ing, with all the white washing they
have given ii, he was the pivot on which
the whole transaction turned, and was
the buyer, and they say the seller, of as
many as relieved him from that debt,
which in those days was a heavy sum.
twill be observed that although a
strong effort is making to palm this on
the world as refutation of the charge
about which they are so sensitive, they
carefully avoid saying that this was the
only negro speculation in which be has
beer engaged, and he himself carefully
guards against committal, ty denying
the charge. This of itself, speaks vol
umes on the subject
The Object evidently is to divert pub
lie attention from this well founded
charge; which he knows to be as true as
holy writ, by setting his printers, here
and elsewhere, to work, to traduce me.
and his certificate men to work to bear
down truth ahdjustice in this vicinity
and if they fail in all this--ss they assn
redly wiIl--they will perhaps resort TO
the Generals favorite system, so well
described by Col. Benton.
made this charge with perfect re-
collection, that Gen. jackson did tell
myself and others in the town Of Nash
VILE, IN the summer of 1911, that he
was compelled, on very short notice, TO
go to Natchez. to attend to the sale of
some negroes, which himself and 10
seph Coleman had bought from Vir
s'nlan and sent down the river for sale
by Horace Green. then also perfectly
rscoilected that he told me the payments
were made through Bank land although |
had never exchanged one word with, nor
correspondence with any officer of the
Bank on the subject, Ihsd unbounded
confidence that the Bank books and pm.
peis would prove the fact. I. in the mean
time, had knowledge of other proof,
which considered conclusive
The editors have resorted TO the trans.
action in Bank in defending the Gene.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-07-24

now most psthetlcaliy deplores the ida
OF civil war and dlsuDion! How is this
Has Cooper lost his influence? Do
McDuffie and Hamilton see the pre-.
ciplce on which they trod? Or, are
they alarmed at the ominous silence
which their reasonable proposition met
with from their Jackson friends 10
other states and the unconcea led Indg.
nation, the courses. loud and deep
which met their ears from the friends
Of the Union? No matter from what
cause this change Of: ons may proceed
These little storms only purify the a.
mosphere, and leave the body polite
more sound and healthy They strength
en- the bonds of our union, too, By O.
pening the eyes OF traitors to the I'M
possibility of achieving THEN vile purpO'
SEES rginian.
The trial of Mr.. Roberts for the as
sault on Major Noah has taken place,
and averdict of guilty has been render
ed. Ii the Major has thus gained YER
diet, he has forfeited his veracity; for the
fact appears to have been clearly estao'
lished, that he was "pretty essentially
COW skinned" and that he himself did not
wax valiant until two officers had coDln"
ed the arms Of Mr.. Roberts, when MAJOR
Noah heriocaIv assaulted Mr.. Roberts
In the course of the trial some ankind as
pensions were thrown on the crediblll'y
and respectabili,y of the Major winch
must have put his philosophy in imm'nen'
peril He withstood il all, however, WI"
the irmness of veteran in the scnoo'
of the stoics. lie viii probably be com.
pensated for his beating by few cen"
DANA ges; and will then return to his eui,
torial chair, nothing the worse eAoet
that his chivalrv will rot be rated 9ui'.
so high as before. and that there VIII o'
some abatement of his humorous pr
pensities. 1t is too clear, from 'u'
dow nrigbt dizziness into which all DIS
cent attempts at wit have degene'S'eII'
that gibes and his tests are all over A'a
that he can no longer set the table u
roar.-.Ndti5ndi JomnaL
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24
LINENS. &c.
Valuable Roanoke Lands fer Sale.

ShlE subscriber is desious OF selling his !rsct Of
o. land Upon the Roanoke River. the county Of
'leckicnhurg lying immediately Al Feids Ferry niles
below the JHncton OF Stanton and Dan Rivers, and
about miles from Boy dion, Mecklenhurg courthouse
The two tracts thc'ter Known by the tame Of Fields
"kct s. are suppressed TO contain about 1900
OF which there 400 acres Of good low grounds
any upon the Roanoke River. The high land is Of cx-
celent quality. There is not valuable tract at
LAM upon the River, o! the same quantity The
will be sold separately together may suit the corr
venemce Of purchasers Upon the there is An OK
calent dw eilmg house, of rooms all handsomely fn-
ished of and newly painted.
There large barns, OF them fame barns, lately
built, excellent grauary, stable and convenient on
houses nc.
The terms OF sale will be accommodating Genllemen
disposed to purchase valuable lands, invited 10 come.
aud view the premises make application Capt. Ste
phen Bedford Of Charlotte, Mr.. lanes Daniel, IS
Alechenburs who lives Succy opposite the estate,
in the absence OF the subSchrr vino resides the pre-
mises. WM. |. 3. Z BEDFORD.
Mount Parvo, May 90. 36-12t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24
Dismal Swamp Canal Lottery,

18TH CLASS,
SNILL, be drawn IN the City of Richmond on Thurs.
w dcV. he 1911 Of nszt Month
The scheme presents the following handsome prizes viz
Highest Prize SlO,OGo--1 OF S2,50O-1 Of
$4,000 Of S1,2Oo--l of Sl,022--2 of
ST 1900 of $500 Of 5000 ofS2oo--
le Of $1,000 OF Slo0-with many others
o! minor Importance.
Ttctcts &I-Hol.es 2-Qnqrtcrs 81.
Packages OF eighteen tickets, all the numbers
il the scheme 0om to 45sl s72; and which must OF
necessity draw ;j2-shase, packages in same pro-
portion.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

rIRGENI4: At superior court of :hancery, holden
at the capitol in the CRY Of Richmond, the Oath day
of January, 1928 Herbert A. Claiborne, pit. against
John Edwards Sanuc! p. Edwards, and Dudley Atkin-
sun, dcits.and SIas Hayes emd OTIS LonmeT late ner-
chants aud partners, trading under The arm and style
Hayes O. iunmet pits. against The same, dts.
These causes this day be head together
on the bills, the e the defendan Samuel B.
Edwards, aud the other defendants several
decIeia! orders taxing the bills Tor confessed them,
and was argued ty counsel: consider aon whereof,
the doth Order that the defendant Samuel b. Ed
wards do render before OF tho of the
count, account Of his administration tine estate of
Samuel Edwards, drCca sed, I'D the said commissioner
directed to Of the monies the hands
OF the resident defendants belonging TO the absent defe-
dant John Edwards, and report the the court
win any matters specially stated deemed pertinent by
himself whicn may be required by the parties 10 be
staic3. I copy. Icse,
!. B ABBOTT, u. {. C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24
G0HE:NTS
~ W. k1R,stssJhhN ~
LOTTERY AND EXCHANGE OFFICE

IVIIEhI ,fyND EACIIHJNEE OF FTLFl
CORNER OPPOSITE THE EAGLE HoTEL.
a. IN the 18th class Of the above Lottery, Capital
Pt2e of T5,OCp, sold at COHENS' OFFICE, to
Gentleman OF this cty where also sold in the 1913
class tho grca, Capital OF $4,000 Gcntlo,nau
ding in Cumberland county Va; and where More CGPiGi
{r@cS have bocu obtained than any other Office IN
America.
O'ters from The country promptly attended to.
Address J. I. COHEN, JR. & BROTHERS,
May Its Richmond Va
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

WAsurNeToT, Nav 20 -Anoog The distinguished
vsilers present in this city, is Governor Coles late
Governor Of the State of Illinois; and last evening sr-
rived here from the West, General Carroll, late Gov
Of the State Of TsDucsse, yet better known as
Of the gallant leaders OF the Tennessesus, who as
sisted in the defence Of New Orleans and Louisiana N
the Ias' campaign cftie late sal. --T .Tr'. M
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

subsequent naval Victories give universal satisf
ton! Far from II. Haze you forgotten how Your H.
!ustrors towHsDaD, the present Chief Justice OF Tin.
United States. and his colleague Mr.. Pinkney were
abused for exposing TO the insulted American PeopIe
the veEal government of France, The 'younee,t of
you must remember the resolution introduced into the
Senate Of the Massachusetts Legsla ure that II did not
become moral and religious people rejoice at vic
tories. / 60 not remember the precise bbrase bnt
have iveu lis import. Il in tins same uno,una.
spirit at once so natural and perucious, that tie Lead
ers Of your party seemed exu the failure OF Mr.
Gai.atn's negotiation, and drew forth their pens and
puzzled TIER braos TO argue the British side of the
question. They have, happly less cause to copcrat
uiate themselves the result of their success than
they expected EOr much o the trade is We, Carried
on through neutral Islands, and is more necessary
10 them than TO
The Panama Mission winds M your long list of Mr.
Adams transgvessinns And as the Congress at that
place was held and terminated before our Minister
ttt lac United States, ard that which was proposed
10 bc held ut TaCub&ya never took place YOU take
credit to your party far having iuresoeD that ihe mis-,
son would grove abortivc. but Will ynu narne Tie
:ntlv duS OF Mr. Adans opponents who predicted inis
result: You cannot. The ruth IS, that that result,
disappointed both parties. for the, both expected MS
naturally they ought, that tie proposed Congress in
Mexico would certainly meet: aud the difference be-
tween them WAS, that the Ocpn.,,on denounced the
'iIssou, as al !ihpolC and dangerous measure ring
iCg tie changes upon Ccu. " Washington aud Mr. JET
tersons warnings against entaugliug alliances while
the rIands OF the Administrator Confidently prououp.
Gu ''a' II "lH" certainly De harmless and might be
beneficial Tho neither cioIm the praise OF pro
phecy III this paiy affair, your opponents are much
nearer 10 Hsf You Il! Mr.. Adams had saxD hi,,i-
sen Isensibio to Ills marked compliment com
try such an ac Of offensive dscourle-yso ri curious
tasi'd'onsuess would have rChy ieired the attacks il
would have experienced from parry, which would
III lihl case, certainly have changed ground as
To ihis mission may OF tem have since changed il
as 10 Gen. Jackson But acting properly be acted
prudentiy Tins affair on the whole dG h.r. Adams
IA, hpi
ware t"e Gisposi ou which tie friends az & al. sack
son manifested 10 magnify very tr,e an affair
~ great national rnpcrauCe, AID pronounce il ds,-
gerous Tor us 10 send ministers ny invitation where 9th
GER governments were senng teen Z; the,T II accord
"Pcneh lac eyes OF many persons to the character O: the
opposition Of ma"S, who si;,.e sous, ls1h have.
housh, II was ne country, aud not Menycices hat Cur
POLITICIANS were cUnlending tor.--Iiav ug nog cosi
cred the merits OF my candidate. shall IN iy next
number besiow some attenioG yours.
4 IRET1IAI.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

The parties concerned are hereby notified, tia. have
appointed Friday tlr ms, day Of August next,
rcrCng the executions Of the above order, which
81 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, they requested
lend, with ieIr papers and evidence, my Office the
City Ea in this city. J. ROBINSON, CouiE.
Commissioned RobinsCn's Office,
Richmond, May 81, 1928 S6-y5w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

HAVE just received splendid of Gentle
mems Drab Beaver Hats, Of supcrio, quality. On
hand large assortment OF every description of Fur Hats
an'l 200 dozen Black, White, Brown and Dab Wool
Hats-all of which he feels disposed sell reduced
Prices for cash. JOHN THOMPSON
Ma
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

The Clerk Of the Superior Court Of CIancery holden
at Lyuchburg announces on the Ilih tia: The
Chancellor Greed TayIor,) Of this Court is much
weakened by attack Of paralysis, proceed wi.b
the business OF tue coUr ha for tina! de-
cline It, and return TO FcedtGn where ne has every
to hope. from what he passed, permanent
return of his health. In ;hc mean time all cositprs
in vacation may he sent to him heretofore, nnd as
usual, they shall receive bis puuc,uai attention. He
cannot now say whether hc sba! nc able 70 proceed
With the business OF The court 81 Rici1noaJ tive
first day Of June but, I've can re will be there with
10 the time limited by law
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

Departed this life. his residence in enco county
on Tuesday, the 20h Instant after illness Of several
months, whc he bore with great forude, Captain JOHN
BURTON. IN the 7ih year Of his age He soldier Of
the revolutions and has left eight children, knew his
worth, also tions and friends
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24
VIRGINIA.. sTAgG LOTTERY,
fcr ihe heuc6t of the
Dismal Swamp Canal Company,

T!TTCETTH Class.
ia be dram n Riemond on Thursday, he 19M Of Jnc
1876
q NnmhoI 1altcny--8 DlaMn BaLcls.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

u Gen. Weicalfe's letter will be found interesting
HIajor John T. Johnson cuts sorry figure IN it. tie
was i'll the Senate of Ky and one o! The witnesses to
prove tho bargain.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

DEPoErED SLAvLs.--The Board OF Commissioners
uOder the Client Treaty. and subsequent Cow entious
concerning Depored Slaycs, is still in session this
city. II rs expected, VIC learn that they will adjudi
cate during this term, all the which have been
81 bm',ted TO their determination. They will meet a.
gain at some subsequent period and finally act on all
the claims -There are, we understand, q number Of
claims Inc denitive list, which lave not been dock
etcd, and winch at the neXt term, will he wholly ex-
cluded unless previously attended TO. We learn that
great many deported slaves have been los, to the
by the failure 10 have them placed the defn-
tive list. The average value Glo~ed for each slave
deror;rd follows:
From Louisiana $3.50
Seorgia, South Carolina, and Alabama 800
Virginia, Mary aud and all other STATES, $50
These SUNS being awarded FOR each slave altered,
the owners have recen ed OF entitled now 10
ce're. IS per cent OF that amount Tie residce of
2s per cent. viii be paid upon winding up the bu-
sness, apportoned, if thelnI should prove made
qoatc 10 pay the whole - u.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

On Thursday, 9Th inst. by tie Rev. VIM. Steel, Mr.. VIM
II. CLARK. TO Miss ELvIRA A HENRY, both OF Halifax.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

MARRIED, Tuesday 9Th inst. by the Rev VIM.
Steel, MI THoMAsG &. COLEMAN. to Miss ANN 5. CLARK,
of Halifax.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

90 THE LDlToRs OF THE .CoEsTITUrIoNAI, WHO.
conference.-the public servant ever gave moir pcu.,,l
satisfaction 10 his constituents han did late cpese
tatve OF the Northern Meek, Federal IeCis!arnc-
the honorable Wm. Lee Ball To say tic LEASE ns him. Re
was possessed of strong mind good heart, and
ma" the respect and esteem OF all who knew him !r stood
aeset' eddy high in the House Repressn YES and his
"fa'h spread S"om ove' that body, and brought sorrow
a"n regret into his District. Hoping that these times OF
trouble tie words Of departed will b;aiu more
regard among those who are saccing coun,ry to
o'ehce ana idct"n Than is given Iba adv ice
m''ns OF 'hf living send ynu fer publication, for the
Dement, ol iHe State generally but particularly Tor the be-
heN' OF Toe Northern Neck, circular addressed by thu
oecetse" 10 ms constituents i'll the year eighteen hundred
ana nineteen, wherein sentiments eXnessei worthy OF
parot ana friend OF democracy, and General jackson
exhibited IN character which cause the blush OF
shame to arise on the cheeks oi VINO are now found
III .e ranks ca his woT.hiErers
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-05-14
WHOLE No. 2s76.
From the London Medical Journal.

CASE OF CATALEPsEY. An instance of
this uncommon and interesting disease has
lately been recorded by Mr.. North. AT the
commencement ofthe attack, the symptoms
were those of common hysteria, but in the
course OF some days the patient become
eataleptlc. She fell into state of stupor,
during which the limbs and body appeared
alternately under the influence of the nerv-
GUS power. First the arms were COM
pletely extended, and thrown into various
positions. The legs were then gradually
raised upwards, and remained at their full
stretch without support. When these parts
become relaxed, the body and head were
aB@&f ASSUMED all the characters of catalep
sey. She resembled a figure of wax,
which might be moulded to any form.
Whatever positions she was put, she re-
manned immoveable as a statue, however
awkward and fatiguing it might be. She
was, for instance, placed in a sitting posi-
ton with her arms in a. boxing attitude,
and thus she remained until the caprice of
the bystanders put her into some other form.
One eye was opened to its full extent the
other being at the same moment closed.
1t remained fixed, and the pupil as perfect
ly contracted as before. The globe of the
eye appeared quite insensible to the touch,
as did the other parts of the body. On two
or three occasions, when the whole body
was under this morbid influence, she was
placed in standing position, with her limbs
In various attitudes, which would with diff
Guilty have been assumed, even for mo-
ment by person in health, and which GER
tainly could not voluntarily have been sup
ported for so long time as she remained
fixed, without the slightest motion. When
the muscles were no longer under the NOR
olfc influence, or supplied by this irregular
distribution of the nervous power, the parts
which had been previously extended, or
placed in any particular position, suddenly
dropped upon the bed in state of relaxa-
ton. From standing or sitting position
she fell like person struck down with
great violence, and then for some time re-
manned motionless as before. She continu-
ed in this state for nearly fortnight, with
occasional intervals, during which her men,
tai faculties appeared perfect, but were
with difficulty brought into action. The
patient still remains in debilitated state,
but no cataleptic symptoms have lately oc-
cured.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-05-14

with an alacrity, intelligence, and determine
tlon, that do honor to human nature. Afte
visiting the scene of misery, he supplied the
unhappy family with bedding and the needfn
clothing, and furnished them from his owr
purse with small sums of money weekly fol
their support
Having thus placed them in comparative COM
tort, he proceeded to ascertain into whose hands
the register of the schooner had fallen, and sue
ceeded by threats OF legal proceedings in de-
terrIng them from again sending her to sea, al
though they were under bond to the pretended
owner to work the vessel With equal despatch
ne wrote off to America for copies of all the
necessary papers and documents relative to the
sale OF the schooner IN 1919; and, not to bur-
den the narrative with undressing particu-
lars at length snseeeded in dsfiaRGeen ef ut
the mere purpose of frightening the real owners
into an Abandonment of the property, in obtain
ing legal and actual possession of the vessel on
the behalf of the widow and her children and
sold it for $500. Which though considerably
less than the original cost may be fairly deemed
its full value after the wear and tear it had I'M
dergone, and the neglected state in which it had
lam for many months. On the receipt of the
proceeds of the sale, the widows first act was
to return thanks to Providence for his merciful
nterposition in her behalf; her next to repay
Brand the various sums he was in advance-he
would receive no more. The perpetrator of
this heightened series of villanies was no Off
Ger, but sprung from the lowest class of Irish,
and working in his own country previously to
this adventure, in the meanest occupations upon
the public quays
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-05-14
HUNT & HILDRETH.

40, Westinghouse, BosToN,
* EEP constantly for sale, wholesale and
-MA retail,
Boots, Shoes, and Leather,
OF every description. Their stock consists, in
part, of the following kinds, viz:
1000 pairs Prunella Pumps, (heels,)
i i000 do. do. do. (spring heels,)
100 do. BIRD strap'd Moro Pumps, (heels, }
SOO do. do. Kid do. do.
SOO do. Prunella strap'd, with clasps,
guy do. Morocco Walking,
300 do Kid do,
500 do. Gentlemen's Fine Shoes,
QUO do. Seal Skin Boots,
300 do Horse Hide do,
2OO do. Lined and Bound Shoes,
3OO do. Gentlemen's Dancing Pumps
1000 do Children's Shoes,
2OO do. Gentlemen's Fine Boots,
300 do Women's Roam Shoes,
200 do. Gentlemen's Morning Slippers,
40OO lbs. Philadelphia Leather,
1000 do. Baltimore do,
$4,000 do. Slaughter do,
Together with a general assortment of LIN
ING and BINDING SKINS, MOROCCO and
KID SKINS, HASTINGS, RIBBONS, GAL
LOOMS, ORNAMENTS, CLASPS, Silk and
Cotton BOOT CORD. Black SEWING SILK,
Cotton and Linen BOOT WEBBING, RUS
STA SHEETINGS, &c &c, all of which will
be sold cheap for cash or approved paper. Per-
sons in want of Boots or Shoes by the pair or
package, will find it to their interest to call.
u Orders for any of the above articles will
be promptly attended to.
Boston, March ~ 3m1l
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-05-14
POETRY.
THE WANDERER-By Miss .,,no,

THE VANDERBILT Miss L4Npo,.
Float on, float on, thou lonely bark,
Across the weary brine;
know not why load thee with
Such cherries freight as mine.
know not why wander forth,
Nor what ! wish to see
For hope, the child of morn and mist.
Has long been veil'd from me.
Little reck for ruin'd towers
They may be very fair
Let poet, or let painter rave,
see but ruin there.
think upon the waste above,
And on the dead below;
see but human vanity
see but human wo
And cities-in their hour of pomp,
The peopled and the proud
What are they ?-mighty sepulchres
10 gulph wretched crowd,
Where wealth and want are both accurst,
Each one the worst to bear;
Where every heart and house are barred
With the same sordid care.
And fairer scenes-the vine-wreath'd hill,
gold and ruby mine,
Grapes, natures Jewels, richly wrought
Around the autumn's shrine;
The corn-feld's fairy armory,
Where every lance is gold,
And peoples fling upon the wind
Their banners crimson fold;
The moon, sweet shadow of the sun,
On the lakes tranquil breast
loo much these gentle scenes contrast
My spirits own unrest
And must be what have been,
And not what am now
Ere these could call smile, or chase
One shadow from my brow.
must lay in some nameIess sea
The ghosts of hopes long fled
Eftace dark memory's scroll, and leave
A shining page instead
must forget youths bloom is fed,
Ere ITS own measur hours
l must forget that summer dies,
Even amidst its flowers
And give me more than pleasures task
Belief that they can be;
Then every spreading sail were slow
10 bear me on the sea.
But now I care not for their course
Wherever | may roam,
bear about the WEAKNESS
That haunted me at home
l may see all around me changed,
Beneath foreign sky
may fly scenes, and friends, and foes
Myself cannot fly.