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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-11-11

one grew more careless. and would stay
away two or three Sundays, and when she
came, nave no leseon, saving, she did not
know where her lesson was. Her teacher
was greved Tor her. and begged her 10 think
o. n she was doing. addiag, "Nou will. 1
tear, repent when 1t IS too later But poar
Mary did not mind.
And now she staid away so often, that AZ
last she was ashamed TO come. and her miad
became Gall of lightuess aud vanity. She 10.
we'd to dress herself line, and To walk ahaut
on the Sabbath, and she would oniy la,yh
and turn away when her teacher talked 10 her.
When she was about thirteen years old.
her father gave her some fruit, which he tela
her she might sell and get money enough, 10
buy her a bonnet and lrock. She took s.me
Of them TO a ncighboring town, and got her
self a new hat finely trimmed, bat the ueatl,-
or was very warm, and she was heated in
carrying a heavy basket, and returned hemc
in a shower oil rain She had scarcely reach
ed home, when she was tskenii with a fever.
Tier teacher heard of il and went Immediate
~ TO her, as she entered the room, thcy were
holding her in bea, for she was quite out Of
her senses, and isouid get up. Her face WAS
flushed with fever, her eyes, that used 20 bc
sparkling aud pleasant. were dim aud wild.
and her leas dark hair hung all about her
face. Her teacher said. "Aiary. do YOU
know mePi but poor Mary now cuarld not az
tend 70 her. Once or twice she would repeat
her nanse, and look fail at her for n moment
but the hand Of death was upon her. She
lay three or four days. and then died. As
her teacher stood ls her corpse. looking sor-
rowigliy al her wasted, diSisguicd face, which
used to look 50 pretty and gay. thinking more
Sadi ) still of the many tunes she had turned
away from her. when she had pointed out 10
her The path 10 heaven, her father came inss
Che room. and sand .'iiero is the money the
poor child was going 10 buy her new ircck
with, take IT, and bay a shrotsd, to wrap her
deaa body inln
I.et all Sunday scholars take warning hy
tbs sad story, and improve the time God Is
graclousiy giving them, by learning I,o,s 10
serve him here, that when death comes, they
may 60 to be with him forever.
" estera ). ~ Messenger.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-11-11

lhe towns Of Springfield, Xenia and Bay-
ton are all contigaous; and as the loads \,
summer are remarkably fine, an excursion 10
el,her OF these places is attended WITH inter
est and curiosity.
ine component parts of this water. as a,-
certasheu by an accurate analysis, are thsse
Oh an other springs Astounding ia a limestone
country, with the addition ofprsto carbonate
Of IRON, or the black oxide of that metal dis
solved by the agency Of carsonic ACID. which
however, does not escape in such quantities
as to cause bu sbles.
An eminent physician of the VESTS recom-
mehos 'his water as being highly beneficial
M cases OF dJ spepsia, morbid sensibili.y of
the stomach aed bowels. torpor OF he liver
atomic dropsy, hysteria, hypochandraism and
o'her nervous affections IN the debility con-
sequent upon @fevers. and in most cases Of
enervated and shattered constitutions.
Yours respectfully.
CHRISTOPHER.
.Dr Drake Of Cincinnati.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-11-11
Winchester, Oct. 10.

Winchester, Oct. 10.
The ~Presbyterv OF Manchester held
It's tall session at Ch~arlestcwp, Va. The
exercise commenced on Friday at ~,
Fflh a sermon on Philippians, J. Is By
the Rev. William williamson, modsra-
tor During the usual Transaction vi
business, toe religious ssrvices. which
are considered an importantly precious
pat Of the meeting. were held regular.
iy aud frequently, IN the church, aud
were attended by large and perse vering
congregations. 40 no ~ during tho
Whole occasion did the uniting atten.
,lan OF the large assembly seem to flag,
ana many times the strongest visibie
matk, oil feeling and interest were ex.
hibitad Ga Saturday aiteroosn the
Fresbytery spent a eas~n Of prayer and
exhoitaiien liz private, and at night with
the congregation. These services wess
peculiarly so1em and affecting and
a Herded a go~d preparation fer The 40.
iemnl,ies Of the ensuing Sabbath. At
tne commaaion ea the Sabbath, there
vas q mingling sf all determination pre-
sent IN TIE Supper of their common
Lard. and A precious sta's Of christian
feeling seemed 10 pefyads the occasion.
Services we're continued until Tuesday
evening in The chureb, and we have rea
son 10 believe that the meeting aas been
instrumental 10 producing a very decfd-
ed increase ia the ,oue IF spiritual feel-
lng in the village. The members Of
Presbytery, generally. dispsrssd during
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 attend The
meeting OF Synod ia this place. Iae
rexs aeetiss " at Mar.iusbuig, Oh the
third "Wednesday in April, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-11-11

ri HN - HaLM &#A4# esq EMr ~
Foreign Missions The aAmerican Board
of COMMISSIONERS Ter foreign Missions" caA-
measod their annual meeting IN Boston, on
"Wednesday. It's expenditures the last year
were s95,5i0, is receipts ss7 ,9T5. and IFS o
perations said 10 be mare extensive than those
OF any ether Missionary Society in the United
States Twenty years have elapsed since
the Board was organized and nineteen since
the first Missionaries to the Heather were
sent cut uader IFS patronage with good adyan.
tage, il is believed, to the whole world.
French Polaeaess. The following compli-
ment was recently paid ty a Partisan dentist
TO a lady. lie had made several Intellectual
attempts to draw out her deeayed tooth, and
hndiig at last that be must give it up, he apo.
lo.ized BIZ saying "The Lact il, Madame,
il IS impossible for any thing bad 70 come
from your mouth
Spanish idea Of the Arts A bitter frosa Ma
drid says Cur government patronszes the
arts with a disoisv worthy of it. Ii has just
established al Seville a school Of iauron4acg,
under the protection Of the iatendant. This
school has two professors with salaries Of H.
30a and 5000 real; and hencefsfth, every
town or village wishing TO have bull fights
must eontiihute at leasi 100 reals towards The
expense Of the schsol
We regret 10 learn that JoHS BaIIEg has
lecllnea b las a candidate for re election 90
the House oil Representatives from the Nor
folx D.staci in Massachusetts. fIESRy A.
5. DEAaBoRS, the reformed Collector of the
porg Of Boston, has been nominated as a can
! dilste 60 succeed him, and wr have no doubt
! VIII be excited. His education and pursuit
N life qualify him to make q very CseGu
. practical les slaior.
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Deduct Damages
Whole anlsunt al rost /

A " ~ " ~ -
We make no cotpsaents; the Facts are suiii.
Gent % arouse the indignation OF every man
who has any pity for the psor and oppressed
debssr. -
We learn from thu Salem Gazette
that ihe Hsn NATHAN Dams has rendy
ior publication an Appendix t. the lass
v-iusae al Li. General Abridgauent az
law, IN which he bias extensively esam-
mad the powers and duties Of tha tsens-
raj aud State Govern ments in rslatian
to each ether. TIE Gazatts SAYS, Mr..
ID. is ona If The lew surviving political
paIriarchs, who stsad sy the cradle az
the Constitalisn, and kssws It's origin.
progress, and meaning. Hs was an ac-
tire aud influential member VI tia Can
t~isentsl Congress, and was the fsaniIiar
associate OF the statesmen whe framed
the Constitution. and fully understood
their views and the expectations Of the
people. Besides their advantages, il has
far City years been the subject Of hls
constant study and meditation.
GEN. WASHINGTON. The Wasertown
Register says IL IS a fact net generate
~ known 10 Americans, that the father
Of this country held the slics of Mar
shall Of Frssce, under Lsuis the W.
at the same time that he ives perform-
ing here the duties Of Lieutenant Gem
eral in the Revolutionary army. lie
vas create d Marshal, 10 enable him In
comm aud R~ochanbeau, uho in rank
was a Y cry old geoefsi, and ceuli esly
be com manded by a Marshal Of France.
Ga q picture presented TO him by the
Earl Of Buehan. was written TO
Marshal General Washington
Vsrmeat.-After ihiriy-two attempts
To EJECT a governor ia Vermont. CONF
menei0g 10 tue house on the IS b. aud
terminating ON the 18th inst. Mr.. Crafts
MAS elected by q majority RI six II VAS
contest between the anti massns as
such, and tie friends OF Clay. A few
Anomalous persons, perhaps JacksonIan
alEcs Sc kefs. seem 10 have had II in
tteir power to effect The balance vi par
ties.-H. II Goa.
in -aacfioass,'s !sG--s'liere gentle
men,'' ssid d mau al the hammer. tue
other evening, as a map Of the 'rhols
taerfd, besides Philadelphia and Del
I Fueco,''
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-11-11

in quot oass,'s IesG-s'liere gentle
men, ssid q mau al tue BONNER. Tue
other evening, is a map Of the 'rhoIs
sorfd, besides Philadelphia and Del
Fuegon
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'Dr Drake Of Cincinnati.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17
Rtc1DtauotuU IIafn60.
Mayor's Ocicc "rihe City
of Eistm lrtl, .MrN II, 1890.

Or jN'sfDl ma, Man IL, 1880.
To THE EniToRs THE VINO.
Gentlemen: As the following sections OF the Po.
Ace Ordinance passed on, and in force from and af
ter the 10Th May 1880 contain ne,o municipal reru-
iaton+--yon will please give them insertion, for
inc Information .: those whom they may concern.
JOSEPH TATE. Mayor.
See 10. 1t shall be the duiy of every person or
persons employed in and about the rcpairinr of
any roof, parapet wall, or chimney Of any house or
houses situated Oh street, lane alley within the
city tn place such sufficient barrier or barriers as eff
iectuaiiy TO warn foot passengers against passing un
der the roof, wall or chimney undergoing REPAIRS
ana any wcrkmln or workmcn negiectimg the rrov-
sioNs % this ordinance shall nron conviction thereof
hct're any magistrate OF this city, forfeit and nav the
sum of Sc il free. and if slave, shall upon convic
ton thereof IN like manner receive twenty ashes.
Sec IL III any person persons shall Intention
ally roll any hogslread or hogshcads down the Basin
bank, and into or through street, square lane or
alley IN the city, lie they shall upon conviction be
tore any Magistrate Of the said city, forfeit and
pay he sum SO &c if free, and if slave shall rs-
ceive twenty-five lsshes.
Sec. IL. No person shall raise or fly any kite or
play al bail. handy, quoits, throw stones or other
missiles; or dicharge arrows from any bow or cross
bow. IN any lane, street, alley or highway within
the CITY, nor throw stones ether MISSILES nor run
1907 races, nor play at any sport play whatsoever
IN and upon the Public Square of the same. or on
the yard Of the City Hall under the penalty of So
penalty shall be paid by his parent. master or
guardian; and If the offender be slave he shall bio
punished by stripes, not exceeding fifteen for the
urst offence, and twenty for the second.
Sec. 49, II shall not be lawful for any person or
persons to discharge or set off any rocket, cracker
torpedo, sQub balloon, containing any substances
IN stote OF combustion, or other fireworks within
the city without permission first had and obtained in
writing from the Mayor of the city under the penal
" OF So CO for each offence, free; and If the often
der DC an infant, &C (see Sec IL. and If slave
upon conviction, sc. SHAH receive twenty lasNes
Sec. ID Nopcrson shall sell or sxpose for sale
IN this city, any crackers squbs torpedoes or o.
Their fire works. OF what nature description soever
except IN packages containing each, at least ono
thousand, under the penalty OF IS for each offence.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17
NORFOLK RACES.
TuJp nav

n match race for purse of 5000. between two
colts which were entered for the sweepstake on tle
frs, day. =" '"o
NIT Thomas Watsons br + by Arab, Ell
Messrs. Wray and Semples Standard, by Sir
Archie, out Of an Archie mare q q
iHhe-ia he't AZ; 81, 53 Cd, 55J.
49,. Jockey Club Purse, $500 mile heals.
ihornss ID. Wauonsb IN Polly HOPKINS. . veor,
old, by vlrgnian, dam by Archdnke, io7 lbs.
James Garrsons CHI m Gabrielle, 4 veora old.
- TT n:, oI'' De,ie AIT, " los. 20
IA. Dav,ss IN Sally Hornet, years old. bv Sir
Charles' dam by Hornet, 81 lbs. boted.
Ilme-ist heat, 81, I'd, 90
Z, Note.-in the frs, heat Polly Hopkins and Sally
Hornet commended closely until running tho fourth
nue. when the latter bolted Gabrielle keeping back
TOT The next heat, and being about 100 yards behind
nao 70 push her now only competitor Polly. for the
neat and came out nose and tail with her.
FOURTH DAY.
. Ihe Post Stake Purse mile heats SAoo TIE
following horses started and the result was "A he.
Mr. William II. Johnsons m Sallv Trent.
MI Fhos. W atson's Waxey, .
MI. Jas. .. GarpsoDs m 9slley Hs,,or
Time-Jst heat ~; I'd do 81 '
SECOND RACE
Mile heats---for purse df conn
mr. Peter Hopkmas Wonder, by Buzz,rd 4
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17
CONGRESS-

Is SENATE, Thursday, Mcssrs Holmes md
Ruggles presented resolutions calling on the Post
master General, for certain information relative 10
his department. The memorial Of certain Indians
warriors and mead men who had emprat ed from tho
State OF New York to Green Buy was referred 10
the President Of the United States. The bills au
thorlsing matters OF vessels from James River i'm
In the State OF Virginia, TO clear OUT i'm certain
cases, either at Richmond Pete rsburr-to bsb
aport OF delivery at Delaware City-to reduce the du
ties on tea, coffee, md cocoa-Inaking
for the erection ofght houses light boats beacons and
monuments, Tor placing buoys and IMPROVING certnIn
rivers and harbors, and ordering surveys-autbor-
islng subscription TO the stock OF The Washing
ton turnpike road company, severaliy read third
time and passed. The joint resolution from the
House OF Representatives., fixing the time of the od-
!purnment ofthc two Houses Of Congress- was taken
up, and afor hav ng amended it by striking out
the l7'h of May, the time designated by the IIuase
and inserting the 3si of the present month"; passed il
by vote of II yeas.
SALT.
III the House OF Representatives on Thursday, Mr..
Talafero rose, add said no asked of the House a
favour winch he had never asked before, and which
he had never refused to any other member who rc.
quested It. II was that the House would grant
It's unanimous consent Tor him to introduce n rcso-
LUTON, and hove IT printed.
Inquiry being made as to tho nature Of the rcso-
Mr. II. SAID it was Of nature which Law at the
door OF every man. woman and child in the nation
1t was OF the nature Of salt
Leave being granted, Mr.. II. ba nded 10 the chair
the following resolution:
whereas, Salt IS an article which enters into the
daily consumption Of every human being in our coun
try, as matter OF primary and unavoidable neces-
sIty, ana Is' 20 worry great extent, procured at
high price, compared with the cost Of producing L.
whlch TOO often exposes the poor consumer TO the
grinding exactions ofthe vender and monopoIist of
the article. Influenced by such, and by othor obyi
ousy sound considerations Congress never has, cx-
cept under circumstances of great and cncrgeni is-
cal necessity, imposed duty on salt. And wheroas,
since the necessity for which the existing tax on salt
was imposed [aftor Eve years entire exemption oft
from dutyl in the years 1913 and 1916, has been sue
cessfally met and overcome by the patient bearing
and faithful payment of this and the other taxes by
tho peoples and the government no longer needs the
revenue arising from the existing tax on salt
Resolved, That from and otter tho soth dav of
Sept next the duty imposed all salt imported in
% the u Steics and Territories thereof salI be ton
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17
Mr. VIM. Whites Il Shannon, by GaliatiD, = .
Time-fst heat, I So; I'd do, SIS.

NEw Yonx, May IL.
onion Courss.--Thc following horses were enter
cd yesterday for the purse of $780, two mile heats,
viz: Maryland Eclipse. Sir Lowell, Lady Jackson,
Arietta, and Ariel. Owing TO some mis,nans cement
at the commencement, after starting, oil held
up except Arietta and Lady Jackson--,he fermcs
taking the purse with grea. easc.- tGas.
TIE Raccs-.frst dny.---The southern mare. Arict
ia, took the purse yesterday. with ease. Several
competitors entered the field but nothing could stand
against "Old Virginia. "-Cour.
NEw YoRK, May 10.
The Rdcss-IFcdaeSddy.- Purdy's horse Sir
Lovel was successful in two heats, winning with
comparative case The knowing ones were greatly
disappointed, as Dir. IIarrison's mare Yankee Maid
and Mr. Potter's horse Bachelor, fhe rivals of Sir
Lowell were each backed against the field. Il is
supposed that Sir Lowell would have won on Tues
doy, 1t he had run; he was entered but owing to
some mistake his rider did Lot hear the tap of the
drum used as the signal for starting.
The time OF the tirst heat yesterday WINS 5m. dos,
of the second 5m ISa
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17
FROM BUENOS AyREs

The editors Of the philadelphia Gazette arc ipdeb.
cd to Mr. Snnderson Of ihe Coffae House, for files of
Buenos Ayrcs papers to March 18TH per brig J. Ash
man, Cap ain Burkhart. The J. Ashman touched Off
Pernambuco, Gath March.
The negotiation with the interior governments have
entIrely failed and rupture between General Pa-
OF CordoVa, md Buenos Ayrcs, is probable. Should
tnat Dc the case, Santa Fe EnrerIos and Corrien,es
VIII make common ca use with Buepos Ayres To effect
latter object, an offensive and defensive league has
been formed between Santa Fe and Correntes. WITH
an understanding that all proper measures shall be
used TO make It extend to Buenos Ayres and Entrc
rios. O
General Quirogu returned to Buenos Ayres. infer
having boon defeated by Psg, md was received ro
Their as conqueror than as one who had suffered
rcve rso.
Inc Argentine News says
General Faz's official despatch ofthc battle Of IN,
x'th uit. has been received, rs hkeu Cordoya
newspapers to the LIST instant. According to tn, m
General t1nrogu's loss has been 1900 prisoners, A.
mong them one general and superior officers; so
oWcers Killed, (nnmber Of privates killed not kuounl
pieces OF artillery, 700 stand Of arms a large
qosn'ity OF swords lances and ammunition 90 ca rts
aooo mead OF black cattle, 5000 mules, great mum.
per OF horses. -four wine, baggage, and some gold
ahd SILVER General Paz estimates his whole loss
al ~ meo, including Lieutenant Colonel nd TWO
captains killed WV
Sreat excitement prevailed in the CITY; and laroo
oooies OF ctizens had marched through the streets
committing violence on those whom thew s,,nnoaed
fiendly To Fsz. The comm. sioners from Cardiac,
demanded satisfaction for the insuit.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17
MARINE NEWS
PORT OF R0IyVO.W=I5lI
ARRIVED.

ochr hero, Chatn, from Portland, with lime on5
nay TO Saunders, and lumber, to MASTER
Schr Rising Sun, West, S days from Philadelobio
through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal vim
Norfolk and CITY Point, with sundries TO Enncaster
q DENLY: Peyton, G NJ Mitchell J g. s Cosby e.
HARRISON and WiIlioms "
=, Schr Nancy, Kelly. from Nantucket with oil. con
dies and cider, to master 0''' N"'''
Schr Caroline Marion, HARRINGTON from, g,I,;,roro
via Norfolk and City Point.
SAILED,
steamboat Columbus, Turner, for Baltimore. vi,
CITY Point and Norfolk, with tobacco, &c. '''
Schr Naomi HAND, for Philadelphia, with coal
Sclr Baltic, Pike, for Newburyport via Norro,k
Schr Gen. Washington, Jeffries, for New York.
Schr Emily Davis, Crowell, for PHILADELPHIA. win
CITY Point, with coal. F' "
Scfr Virginia, Gator, for Gosport, (Dry Docr,l
stone f' Wy O"e"S
Schr Francis. Davis, for Newark. oooI
Sloop Neptune, Hackney for PhiladeIohia
Schr HORIZON, Ingersoll, for Sauperties. with co,l
Schr Harriet Hall, for Boston with coal N"'
ochr' Chesterheid Beason, for New Yorl, vii,
coal ave" hoiA' WIN
coal P0'' WI ""i'in'ofe' Will
sehr RlchmondP Packet, KNAPP, for New York. will,
with coal. ' '''"''Se'''
NORFOLK, May 4.--Arived, schr Rspid Ri
der, Savannah. V'' w
Sailed, schr United Statos BisselI, for Hsvan,
Inc Brig Rapid Shoot, bound TO London. won,
TO sea this morning "U"'
NEW YORK May ia.-Cld, sloop Eliza Ann,
Studlcy Richmond, ~' """'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17

COLD nY THE wEIGHr-Wo saw n oo,,,.
Yesterday, who had just paid into the State Bant
OFT Y-rYo POUNDS of the precious metal faond in
CnrEc county, III this iState.-Raleigh Reei,t.r.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17

-Whcn " " W available beose pay or peS
becomes due, the produce viii DO tQe5, 293
per annau, Coz 8 mouths ss.so1
Saving on ei0 los for months 1896
Makes the revenue, including the estimated surplus
TIE close e the pssen, year. for nine mon,Ss 49s472
q: rom which deduct expenses for nine months at
sane rate a. before GIFTS
And IL there ho any truth i'm Cocker and no error
IN the Official reports, tho available fluids 3ist
March, 1881, will amount SIC, 300
There has not been Knowledge post ruad
nor any extraordinary event. of
dnuc Can be possible, that the orderly and we'll regulated
practice in existence, when tho change Of Administration
fos Office took place. has been far departed
from rs to absorb ouly, within the year. the surplus OF the
year. bait within the year and nine months the surplus Of
With the prospect Of such surplus Is the appro
prton from the Treasury Of the Of $4,000 necessary
the establishment Of few additional rone That there have
Of thirty hundred dollars for the
cases Of like character heavy additional payments
mado But with all these allowances, reconcile
necessity for Of $50 600 with previous
ports from the Post Office Depa tmcnL
We aoud bo sorry DO understood being opposed
appropriation recommended by the Post Office Committee
We have too great in the
be desrous Of stopping Let the money granted
let tho OF the for DO
the People II not tho fault shall ours: for our
columns shall DO freely opened reply this article
which the Post Office Department may ofer
as they to what ourselves upo, tic sub
jcCt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17

ENoh SALE-An excellent carriage driver. Of
a. good character. Apply az ,bi, ori.c. '' %
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-17

one good effect Of he Taf0:-The town Of Pm.
yuence IN khode Island, in which and its yicini,v
mere Is more Cotton manufactured than in anv otboo
part OF the Union, consumed the last wear. beyou5
tue production Of their own soil -Four H,nJrsd TSn,
Sand H"shels Of Corn! And what is still better tho
greateI part OF which was supplied from the crops