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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-09-03
lWholc No. 1919.

AND D RSAf.E-rbs Subscriber win .ell
IL thst vsluSbie Tract ofIsAu. naw in the
occupancy ct George uarsis. Isl two milrs
from darfinsbaFg. eon,sitsne 81 ,eres az g.s,.
rate limestone seii, nos, d zine state ~ eal,i.
vation. with valuable iml ,rtserents g,e,,sn.
- such as q large and convenient
Sf9f DWELLING HOUSE, kiehen.
Barn. and other eoa,enicet on lou.
q never. fai.iag veil Of Eek
eelient water; a good orehaFd OF sho,ce sru,,-
sc. Possession viii be gwen a, inylir,e .Trr
toe sd day OF October next. rot terms " s.s,.
apply TO Alexander Stephen, in uatfias s..c.
or to the subscriber nesr Ere lec,sk Ea~a.
Maryland. RICHARD CRuwup.l
June IL, tS2o-tf.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-09-03
LAUCK & STEpury

VIII pay . fair rice in CAsH. tor ty,t ar ,h,.-
hundred SR0-91S or R0GS. h,ly IA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17
EIGHTH OF JANUARY.

The Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans
was celebrated at Washington by splendid public
dinner, at the National Hotel-Gen. Van Ness
presided, assisted by DR.. Tan, Col Tow son, N
Luifborough, and Dr.. VIM. Jones as Vice Presi-
dents The Speakers and several members of
both Houses, attended as invited Guests The fol-
lowing were among the toasts given
General .4nireto Jackson, President Elect
" Where hrea,hes the foe but falls before him!'
The Pice President Eiect-In his election the
will oil the People has twice prevailed
me Peopte-They prefer Andrew Jackson TO
" War, Pestllence, and Famine
Political " magnantmity''-To often the
Hypocrite's cxpedient, and the SlaDderer's refuge
The Republican Pariy-Motto, Uni0n-Object,
Reform.
The Representative Systematic true Ameri
can System-May it never be " palsied' by
pOtcer or "patrOndge."
The merit C0bWet--Not known, but wo opine
that it will not be " travelling" Cabinet
The late Presidential Confict-Penusylvania
led the charge-on the right, Virginia and her
Sister States of the South formed an undivided
front''-the united West, an irresistible centre
The Workers of the left maintained their position
little Maryland proved that the fire Of the " old
ine" was not exlinct--and an suspicious Eagle
lowered, trumpbantly, in the farthest East.
(By The Chair on behalf IF The ComuiHee.)
OD distinguished Guest, John c. Calhoun
The piee President Of the People-A well-tried
Republican.
BY the Vice President Repu5henrsisn,-
ther name for confidence in the people and devo-
ton TO their interest.
(By the Chair on behaDof the Committed
our distinguished Guest, .9ydyeto Stevenson
Speaker OF the House OF Representatyes-A firm,
consistent, and enlightened statesman
The Speaker Of the House OF Representa-.
yes, one Of the invited guests, after having been
toasted by the Chair. 10 behalf Of the Committee,
offered the following:
"Ihe ne,0 ddnlinisration-Pub happiness
~. .,,
the Constitution Of our country its guide"
BIZ The Chair on behalf Of the Committee
orr respected Guest, Richard NJ Johnson
I'm inReribic Repubiie0niHe bows to modified
ostracsm, to sife the pretensions Of one who fall
sihed bis standard
address the meeting. After having touched on his
public services for % years in succession, he re-
marked:
90 -scen: circumstances which prevented ny
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

eli IN It; as by resolutions entesed into in full as
seinblage of the County, the payment Of the tolls
was strongly recommended, and a reliance on the
magnanimity OF the Legislature, to restore the a.
mount was warmly insisted upon.
In closing this Communication, the undersigned
beg leave to assure the Board OF Public Works,
that the whole country connected with the Ka-
nawha Trade, repose the utmost confidence in the
and justice of the decision, which they
are new called upon TO make, aud in which feel
ing the undersigned participate in its fullest xent
Joel Shrewsbury,
Daniel Smith,
.Nattheto Dunbar,
Dauid RuGner,
George ". Summers,
James e. Nc Fariand,
James II. Fry.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

WAsHINGToN, Jan l4.-ID the Senate yes
serday, several petitions were presented, among
which was one by Mr.. 5ilsbee, from Boston, pray.
ing that law may be passed, allowing a drawback
on the expectation OF rum manufactured from for
eign molasses, and or cordage manufactured from
foreign hemp; and one from Charleston, Nv Mr..
Hayne, demonstrating against the transportation
and distribution OF the mail on the Sshbath The
Senate was principally occupied in the discussion of
thcbill introduced by MIR. Dickerson to provide for
the distribution OF portion Of the revenue Of the
United States among the several States. In this
discussion, Messrs. DickersoD, Smith, OF Nd
Hayne and Benton, took part. Mr. Hayne moved
TO amend the Bill by striking out the second sec
tion; bot before the question taken, the Sen
ate adjourned.
Various resolutions were submitted and bills
introduced relating 70 private eubiec's, in the
blouse, on yesterday. Mr.. Smith (of Virginia.
III reference TO the resolutions submitted bV him
on the amendment of the Constitution, sail that
u was bis intention to move the consi Ieration of
the tTst resolution only. IL was subsequently 70
solved by the House on a division, by a majority
OF 81 to %. to lay the resolution upon the tsble
Mr.. Johnson offered an amend ncnt 10 tire bin
ior Te2uIa'lDg sales by Auction; which was laid
upon NE ta'le' and ordered 10 be printed The
Rouse then resumed the discussion on the Ten
nessee Land Bin, when Mr.. Blair, who bad pos
session Of the fioor, indicated the justice Of the
ehnessee Claims at great length. Ho was FOL.
lowed by Messrs Isacks, Polk, Woods of Ohio,
and Carson Mr.. Bartlett moved that the bill and a
mendments be laid upon the table Mr. Lea, called
for the yeas and nays upon ihe'notiOn. They were
accordingly ordered, when Their appeived for Mr.
Bariletfs motion 1903, against 1913 The bin and
amendments therefore laid upon the table
At o'clock, the House adjourned.
m. s. Td
WAsn,vGrov. Jan. l5.--Intle Stnat yestef
JaY -''e oI ~ sI.1ofise no laying of 'ow9 on
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

subscriber hold, two undivided thirds Of the Warn
Sgrhsss' the Courthouse Of the County Of Bath Win
ne - ',Po'ed sell Oh actedn Of one two aud ihr,s
ths other third held IN suiall PORTIONS bv
m ont persons who will doubtless also sell be jurSts,. IN
e properly Yey reasonsble price. The e,sbl,bmen,
NV On use lnesIy e1piredl of $1,000 pr. annum j,
eont' c. aPianon containing upwards of eleven bunsd
pI vey eIule Iani With large tavern several eabins
80 SaessnIhs shop, &c. ADD situated on the eros;
sui.5 rom hentucky u Ohio siauniop. A, wst.-
~ ~ u " 700 wen known TO require description The On
- w 'e'nE TO sPply the proceeds 10 the
Improvement Of other property. contiguous, Hehnou5.
-rh,,,. So. JOHN BROCKENBROUGU.
Tie sod sheep. ''"Se TT = ~
- 80 Go--wfy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17
800 REWARn

81 UHAWAYfTom the subscriber on tbe 95,b Iec,,b.,
- james who calls himself Jamcs IIsu.-nA dsiL mn
leiIo likely about years old feet 10 OF A prb,,
nigh down look, aud slow ~ speech
Whtn he was Ia" beard ffoir oonpsny with ar
9lher .ISw near Richmond, ard .uppc.ej Is usti,x
~, way 10 AIeSarda u. c.. where has nsuy relation,
Jsmss rough Baek snIlh and sr,fu fe5w He e,r
~ 9s, OF hN eIo'htsy- snd Will doubt, endeavour To-
Pa5, I"r ''ee ms1 JOS. r. COOKE
O.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17
II oaI'o6le Iroct dfLoHd ToT Sdle.
Ky WILLIAM & Hrtppo

(f4Vri 2si - scfes BY cid ifssy which viii
- ~" o. very accommodating term, on The 21d inst pn,
sthe ste OF fhsieus Inn'faf a.. lend, which wi, 10
or 'he move meniasd uH1e; this 1T land ,yb,,n
snai chst ioi ISLE lies twcDy miles e Pttshp So
sish 'oth o' Cahn Point aud the spi. n Pobe,,
h"too shan te'ti sud othars 70 well known H., II. ss
uy N ne Production Of cotton. ,.hsat snJ l,se
l'' so tScec"i anzr Tor stock ANY per,n ,,i.bn~ D.,
Act NJ 'nd, cau have view Of brf,rs me
9ym ~, ~ sppyins 20 Ostt Dayid i,oo,a or m, gobo
7''N ." NJ esrlig & ho-cy wherein ID. fi'd ls~4
60 20
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

mARHiEDl- s, Remington Aipg Wiilism county ontts
Isl ip oy the Rev Addison Lewis Dr. f-son Miner Of
FFedg, TO Ms: pirginin F.. Jones, of Essex souuty
DIED on the 18Th inst, in the county Of Hanover N.
Emily Els eopsor of Mr John w Eli, Of Pettry. sS
eI long aud LINGERING illness, leaving husband aud four
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

w WILL give ten dollars reward COR tie arprebsuor
"a ny nsn SABRA, who eioped from Tabn ID Bss,o,i -
ua"yer county about SIX month, lie hossrist
Complicated sud rather under tie ordnsry Il men 10 a
IMPOSED he ws put ~ Aibensre Jail about months
rom Nheh he made hs es,spf'n company n % fst
pfohshi. be either iurkng about The county Of a.
gusts, where ne VS. once hired making hiswsy 10 ON,
TIE shove reward and al Necessary expeose,w he uni5 a.
dtytIns the sad neso 10 me- ~ Charlotte eoufthnDse Va
or lodging BIN 10 jai Sc that pc; BIN again. -
MARS IALL l. HARRfg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

VIZ subiSher h., op'ned house private c.,etis 4.
a mem Ne well known stand of Hunter. tavern on t
foad i,adng from Richmond to iynciIts and GNs
we ausf place where, he will he prspHed 70
80, - "''e"ti" ALLEN JOHNSON
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06
Oommu utcatioms.
THE LADIES FAIR.

The Ladies of Martiusburg and its
vicinity, propose holding FAIR, 10 the
Masonic Haul in this place, on Wed.
nesdsy soc I2th inst
Tney have prepared by their personal
skill and lshour, a variety Of articles, of
useful and orusnental workmanship.
whicbthey propose vending upon that
occasion, and applying the proceeds of
the sale to some charitable and benev-
olsut purposes, within our own county.
Independent however, of the strong in-
-~ducemeuts thus held out to the liberal
Of every persuasion, By The humane and
truly Christian designs. to which TIE
profits of this Fair are TO be spilled
The articles exhibited for sale, will
the mselves be found to invite the a,ten
ton oftbe purchaser by their taste, e..
seganee and utility.
These benevolent efforts Of the la.
dies, ESQ honorable to their sex and 50
worthy of Christians nave been crewn
ed with success in all Of Our adjoining
villages, where the experiment has been
made. In Winchester, Ieesburg.
Chsrles,own aud Hsrpers Ferry, tber
most s~snguins authorizations were mora
than realized II is to be hoped that
enc shall not prove ourselves i%oterior "a
these places. N a just appreciation oi
the isudable Efforts of our female com
munity, and in a correspondent exertioc
upon u part TO promote the great pur.
poses, which they have SO sincerely a
heart.
OF all the modes which the Ladies
have yet resorted to for the purpose o.
collecting small sums to be applied IL
objects nj charity and benevolepce
these FAIRS, are in our humble est.
nation. the least exceptionable; in ga
naral they give YOU an equivalent for
what you pay, and If they do not, if per.
chance some wary and accomplished
salesman can extor, an additional pei
cent upsn her meFchandize-wh If ht
could, would withhold that moderate
premium, when he knows that the srti.
Gle itself was manufactured by t6e fsii
ebiset before him with no selfish ol
Contracted views-but to be deposited
as a sacred offering, upon the hallowet
shrine of benevolenge.
Ii is to be hoped that tho Ladies vii
not, by their disappointment, have any
reason 10 repent Of their generous con
Science in the liberaiiiy OF this commu
nity: An occasion is now presented {,
ALTO assist in relieving the distresse,
of their INDECENT fellow creatures, by &
species of charity, the most unexcep-
tiopabla and refned-A CHARITY
(which 10 twice blessed"
(Which blesseth him that gives and her that
takes"
A Cifirsn Of he Tglun.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06

island Of Bermuda This island is,
by an Act Of the British Parliament. a.
oouf to become a plase OF greatstrength
and resort asa Naval Depot and Arse.
nal, Ter the British forces which may at
any time be employ ed on the American
or West India staten. Upwards of
eighteen hundred mes were, al the last
accounts, employed upon its fortified.
tons, which, it is said, when completed,
vii be mounted with FIVE hundred pie
ces OF cannon, This will require a large
garrison. and constitute no bad market
tor American produce,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06
A Citizen Of The TOwn.
For The Gazette.

"A number OF The Ladies Of Martins
burg and its vicinity purpose ts hold A
FAIR. ter the scle Off variety of fancy
articles made BY themselves. with a view
70 appropriate the proceeds 10 some be
nsvolent sblett
II will commence on Wednesday the
Inth inst. al Q o'clock in the forenoon,
ut the hall Of tts Masonic Lodge in this
place. which il is understood. has been
kindly and appropriately offered for the
purpose, and will probably be continued
on the following day.
While i%av;ttng the attention and pat.
renaga Of those who feel favourably
disposed to this effort, and commencing
it 10 the s"od feelings AMI favour ofall,
1t is, perhaps, not ? mss, IN reference 20
erroneous Impressions that have been
or may b. innecEntly entertained, to
sta,a, that the ladies concerned, in pur
suing one purpose 81 benevoienee or
public utility, are not in The slightest
degree, sbncxious % the %reproach of
injuriOusly interfering With any other.
C.
F0H THE GtZRTrE.
NJ. Euans.- As il was not contemplated bv
ee pushcatlon Of the h0s'tg henned article over
the signature Of ")srsthy' IN the gazette of
ths 22d nit 70 excite any other than ts 6sre
ssienf Geeings Of the members Of "Ihe Mar
tinssurg benevslent society," the writer is not
disposed to permit Ennohce9, the indulgence Of
the angry feelings Of such, as have been pleas.
ed to drnominste it, 'tan illiberai end gross
misrepresentation OF the conduct ~ The socie
ty." An impartial examination Of the matter,
will exhibit at uyAose dsors iLebsrGh'r and pros7
fisrepr eSe7tdtoa may be NEST abl4N 4dnip found
1t IS a fact withir abe knowledge OF the whsle
community of Mar,insburg, that here ere .
number OF INDECENT women in the place, who
are compelled by their circumstances 70 rely
foE subsistence upon the scaH'y rssource5 deriv.
cd from the employment Of their needles,
which (even With what h5erait.u occasionally
bestows above the customary prices paid for
such work. are in msay instances scarcely snf
hsIent TO procure the common necesssries OF
life, and indeed in some, Of widowed mothers
having a number Of helpless children TO sup.
pert. are SO entirely inadequate 10 this ebjrcr,
that neighboriDg families in better c%ircumstan-
ses. are almost daiiy'required by the diotates
Of common humanity. 10 aid IN supplying there
absolute watts. Yet with a knowledge of the
existence If these faeta, at the very dosrs OF
"The MartinsbuTg benevolent society," some Of
Its members are 6enevoetay employed God
forgive the b-0siiufoa of the term, in parading
about the town ACQUIRED with their Jtnket
Baske's, undertaking these poor woRen in the
prices they Aave been accustomed TO receive
for their work, for the christian and beHeTo'cnt
purpose Of aiding in raising funds for some
e'fsreIgn o~bject:' and fersoo'b, because such
conduct has nsl been recognized and hailed as
tho legitimate influence OF Sue christian bcrs1o-
Ienes, these good souh have BEEN most "illibeTai
" ssd grossly misrepresented.' ~misapprecia
ted and maltreated indeed. Now ho7g many o
the members Of 9the Martinsburg benevolent
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06
Co. VA. Jul,


a Shocking Accident.-On Saturday
last Mr.. Joseph James, a highly respect
able young gentleman of Madison ssun.
ty, accidentally she, himself. We learn
at the time this distressing oceurranee
happened, Mr.. Jane, was standing on a
log o! wood converting With G gentle
man, with The but o his gun on che same,
his right hand over the muzzle Of the
piece, and resting his head upon his
band. Hnthis situation the leg rolled.
and in sliding oil, the lock of Che gun
came in contact with the side Of the log,
which caused its discharge, and it's con.
tents entering a little below the eye
nangisd his forehead in the most shock.
ing manner, and caused an almost in.
s~tantanious death This is only one of
The many unfortunate accidents pro-
ceeding from carelessness, which Il has
been our unpleasant lot to reeord,-Men
cannot be tao cautious in handling load.
ed guns-for Tin life we are in the midst
Of death" This is truly a distressing
accident! A young man idolized by his
parents, beloved and respected by all
who knew him-sne moment enjoying
the company & conversation of a friend
the next, a melancholy victim to his own
indiscretioni- Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06
Garfaua
LHHcHBuRs. July q

LTSCHBURG, July II.
Trial of Jones the trial OF John
NJ Jones. charged with the murder Of
George Hamilton. commenced before
the Superior Court Of Law for the
corporation last Wednesday morning
About o'clock, that day, q jury was
empannelled, about 200 persons hsv-
ing been challenged, for cause, or per
emptorily. The examination OF wit
nesses was then commenced, and cor.
tiRued Hniil about Q o'clock on Thurs
day. Sterling Claiborne, esq open
ed the case on tine part of the pFosscu'
lien in an eloquent aud forcible expo
silion Of the law and the testimony,
which occupied the remainder OF that
day Friday, the defence of the
accused was commenced by James
GarIsnd, esq continued by Chiswell
DIbney. ESQ and concluded by Maj
! James Il Klsqae. in ingenious and e
ldborale arguments. - Christopher An
lhooy, ESQ attorney for the Common
Wealth. concluded the argument OF
the case IN q longs powerful Speech,
on Saturday about 2 O'clock The
Jury iheu retired, and, after an absence
oflsttle more than an heur, returned
into court wIsh q verdict of ''gaiitg OF
murder in 8hc 5s,St degree" Tne
counsel for the accused applied for a
new trial, bot the motion was oyerrul
ed by .he Judge. Daniel The 0
sci them gave notice that they should
file a bill Of exceptions, to he carried
before the General 'Court, This case
hlving occupied So mech Of the time OF
The Cou,t, il adjourned . until this
morning. We have Toll notes of the
evidence, &c. which We sI'aI! probably
publish in our next.
There is one ether criminal case
before the Court, which we expec. will
be disposed OF to day. We have moi
heard whether the Court will com,
mence on the civil docket -Far.
gsAiaD.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06

Ycllow Feuer.-We understand,
says the New York Morning Herald
that a number 0fcases of yellow fever
have occurred on board a vessel now
at the Quarantine, New York, from
New Orleans, and that some persons
died during the voyage.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06
LYNcuBuR6,July 23

L7EnfH9nFS ~ uteF W Or is -- 1 ms
important work has so fac progressed
that on Saturday last the machinery
was put in motion, and a colsmn OF
water ntnc inches in diameter, was
propelled through the main pipes from
the pump house to the reservoir, a dis.
tance of 1900 feet with an elevation OF
245 feet. We know OF no works 10
Europe or america, where water is
raised TO so great an elevation. The
know ledge Of this fact had created in
the minds Of some ef our citizens ap
p%rehensions lest the results promised
by the committee engaged in the pro
secution Of this work should not be
realised; these fears have row subsid-
ed The machinery was again pot
10 motion on Monday last, and opera
ted about one hour. The experiment
made is highly satisfactory This ma
chinsry operates with great regularity
and trusness-and the Iabour Of lifting
so great a colum Of water is performed
with apparent sasc--by these expert
msnts the pump and pipes have been
Subjected 10 all the pressure they are
designed to sustain-and the fact that
10 the range Of pipes not q leak is dis.
coverable, and the water was raised
10 its distant peint on the frs. APP
p'icatlop of power, without the occur
ence Of tbs least casualty-a cirGum.
stance mob is the history OF any work
ofa simiIer kind, reflects real praise on
our ableeud %perssvering Engineer Mr..
Albert Steir. We hops all hearts and
hands will new units in bringing to a
successful completion a public work
which will contribute so largely 90 the
convenience, comfort and security Of
the cilizens ofLynchburg
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06
FOREIGN ARTICLES

HE vacant tFusteeship Of ,bs O..
museum, occasisned by tho dr.
Lord Colchester, has been 6II.I 4
the slsctien o. Nv. Alexander
A man was last week cosnl
for trial al Shoreham, for EN-
oysters from a bed in the river ~
owner having missed cou,ias.'
quantities from bis bed, contr;v.s
place a number Of scraps NJ
with bis name written on Them ~
tween tive opening shells, On The y
ding OF the tide. and this incsa'
conlrivasce enabled him To sus'
the oysters.
The Charleston Courier state, ~
an unfortunate circumstances occ,."
on board the Spanish line Of b,,'
ship Ssbsrano, as she was gstl;or :"
der way. with the feet al H,,sO
on the 9Th inst. In heavine m ~
Choir the capstain suddenly gave -.
aud killed from 10 "a IA uaen.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06

The carcasa Of the famous VOL
which was recently sho. at Sandwich.
Cape Cod, and which is Supposed 70
have destroyed more than 1000 sheen
IS exhibiting at Boston.
Boston Paper
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06

"A respectable Individual, who is
stated to have been formerly an add e
camp to q OF the United States gene
rails was taken into custody last even
ing, and subsequently lodged in Jail,
for holding language to a private on
guard near the Chateau, for the pur
pose OF Inducing him to desert. Thi.
morning he underwent an examination
at the Police Office, pleaded, having
drank freely of wine previous to hold
ing the conversation No evidence
appearing TO The contrary be was dis.
charged Quebec Guz.