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The Arkansas advocate., 1830-10-20

Afr. Author 'Tappan, of New York, has given a certificate in favor of Bur gundy Wine, for the use of churches at communion, instead of good old Madei- ra. This certificate ispuBlished in the Journal of humanity. Mir. Tappan says he can confidently recommend the Burgundy as being ssfree from all mix ture of distilled spirits.v That which he particularly recommends, and which was wa imported ot his suggestion, is for sale, sssFarranted pure, l,s ponnaroy and Bull, front-street, New York; The Eve hing Post aslss-ssDid any one ever hear Of 2, any n, thing So supremely riaiculoas.as
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

hm5nB the many important DISCO, ertes In
the useful arts IA france, smai. machine, NOT
occupying The space OF more silan iva feet,
may De mentioned, which PRODUCES sufficient
gas OF the bnest kind to illuminate every part
OF private dwelling ITsce this SIZE saiiices
tor the largest manaiactory or pubic edfiics.
We are unaeqaalntgd wih The details ~ its
construction, except through an advertise.
ment IN one OF the French papers received at
our Office. We gather from ibis that be gas
Is produced from cheap mixture OF resinoGs
and OILY subsi anses, snd is superior TO tia pro
duced from The best oil. II has no smell. and
does not ia the least degree affect gldiags
furniture, paintings, or metallic substances.
There 10 40 geome.er whatever attached 10
the apparatus, and the moment The light is ex
linggished, the gas ceases 10 he formtd d, thus
sttOrding the ms, pcttecl security. lie price
Of the largest apparatus is 500, aud OF the
SMALLEST rather lees than }UU. he Commit
tee OF the Academy upon he Chemical sub
stances have made favourable report upon
this apparatus, aud the Project at the Po-
lice of Parls. appears 10 be 50 well satisfied
with Us cIessiness aud safety, tina, he has per
,rilted IL 10 be used @thout subj citing il TO the
sormaiiiies eqaired 10 cases where unhealthy !,
dangerous. or unpleasant estabiishments are
about 10 be erected. Orders ale received BY
Lepine, No 80 hue do Coiombier, Paris, who
forward the apparatus complete, with iitho
graphic views Oh every Getatched portion, and
Instructions for putting them together.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

WILDE deducted from the strength Of the ysek
soa party last year. viz ;--BnlEtt, Butler, Mar.
dsa. m2soa. Henderson, Livingston, Pslaski,
Fiemsag. Spencer. Logan. Es,sll. Lewis, Bssh,
G sl,a'ta. and Greenup. or the Other hand,
the aasi.Jackson party viii probably lose the
renrers N Har', Dav'ess, rrigg. Cuwkerland,
oldham, and Muhlenburgh; also ene 10 Green.
and possibly one in Madison and one ia Shell.
by. The contest viii be close in Tcssamine
Aad Woctfosd, bat w ihink the jackson can.
d'dstes will be defeated in both counties Ae
ccrdnr to this estimate. and from the hes,
Information we could obtain, with respect 10
other counties, the jackson party viii be- IN .
snslier minority this year than last Add un
dsrEo circa Instances likely to hsppen, can
Mr.. Rowan be reelected to the senate OF the
umtSd Ssates.--ky. Retorfsr.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

On Monday next the CouA.y Llec,iop viii
commence an ibis Stale In selecting the can.
d dates the in hueRce Of local questions has
generally prevailed over parry poi,ics; conse.
qnentiy the political character ofthe next he.
gela,ure cannot be anticipated Sish any de.
rec Of cerianiy. VITA respect 10 Nat.unal
poliacs, il il true, good dsa. oi soici,ude has
been tell b, our political friends in some Gotta.
ties, BIZ tlseIe has been very htsie cooeert VI
systematic sctGon aGong them Our orponents
hsses as usual been sigslsnt. but we hays 'not
been aoie 70 perceive thai their prospects OF
sucss are a. al catering Mos. Il not nil the
representatives. ot sll ths following Counties
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12
SENSATION OF DROWNING.

BE II known 10 the reader, that once, on a
lne summers evening, during my solourn-
ment at Westminster, was drorraed:--an
omiaous adventure Tor future poet, and por-
tentous o. my proves in "Gie at of sialiae.ls
This submersion in the silver Thames took
place not far from Westminster bridge wear
the southern shore, and Immediately oppa
cite to the premises OF the well known D,cky
Roberts, who, at the time | was drowned.
and for many years afterwards. furnished
school boys with capital opportunity OF an-
dersoing the same ceremony. This chance
he provided at moderate prize, by letting
out SAILING heats. wherries, punch bowls fun
MICS, and other aquatic vehicles, calculated
to convert horizontal into perpendicular mo
tion, and 10 send young gentlemen to the
bottom OF the river instead ofcarrying them
forward On the surface NIy young friend
George Craastoan, and happened to be tho
only boys who were then bathing in the place
above mentioned: lac swam like duck, end |
no better Than pig OF lead: Il was low tide.
and the chanRc ef the river was yery near
the bank, FROM which iivalked forward, up
to my chm In the water and than turning
round began TO strife with arms and legs.
as 40 attempt at swimming, III orlsr 10 re
gain the sbore;-but instead Of approae hing
te,Te frRa, the current, whch was very
strong fwhilc ! was very meak) caerieJ me
cut Of nay depth, into The channel 1t is a
false uofios that dgow ming people rises only
three timcs; al least, found il so an NV case,
for my alterations Of shaking aud rising were
uany- Crastoun bad wandered in the water
TO considerable distance from me. but he
bad seen my peril before had tiaaly disajs-
| peared, and he'd 10 work up against strong
! tide, 10 co,ns 10 iay assistance At Ieag
he gain.l the spot where bad gone ,loa o;
do not uiink that l had quite reachod the
| bottom, he was, however, obliged to dive
for me, when he caught me hy the hair. aad,
| with great risk of bis own life, kind hearted
fellow as he was! brought nae 10 shove; bat
! was inscnsiblc; and, on my return 70 peg-
| ception ei what was passing, found myself
stretched upon my stomach, along tia benchs
! OF a wherry, which was drawn up on dry
| Lmd; While BIcky Roberts was applying
hearty snacks, with the lattesten of skull
| restoring the animal pHnclions, though it may
] safely be presumed that he had never studi
4 ell Harvey on the circulation OF the blood
| think that the sens alton OF drowning must be
| something like that Of hanging; Tor felt that
! KIDD OF ugbtness about the threat which
conjecture must DC experienced by those who
undergo the seperest scnteDcc Of The English
law: yet, ia the alarm and agitation OF The
moment, was rot conscious OF any great
/ PAIN. a blaze OF light dashed upon 10y eyes:
tins imagine TO have arisen from the blood
rushing 10 the brain: thought il might be oc-
casIoned by the sun beams, which were then
! playing IN fall farce upoa the watch Cotmas q
| Raildo,0 records.
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~ NJ '50f q tlf Z g0sNoHIpsuflh q ~ lkazf.
A PROCLAMATION.

M HEREAs in pursuance OF an act sf the
w General Assembly. passed the 12th a Az
Of February. 1880. entitled. IAN Act ts an snsa
act, eatiiled an ACT 10 organize . Con. en-.
tioD,' corrected polls OF che votes given in
each county, town ana borough. ensltled 10
serd members to the General Asse nbly. unon
the question Of the Ratification or Es9scfien q
the Amended Consultation Of Nirginis.. have.
been Transmitted to the Executive Of vxf.n,a~
and have been by them carefully exanrineds AL
whereas upon such examination, il apcearA
satisfactorily TO the Executive thaa anatcrity-
OF said votes is for rstif,iag said Amended Coo.
stitnsion. Nov. therefore. a. Iaan FLorn
Governor of the CenHonwx alth Of Virginia. ~
and with sae advice Of the Council Of state, do
hereby proclaim and make kso~n 10 the peo
pie "a Virginia, that ssajntity CT Ill the quail
tes votes given, u Ia sayeE Of tAe rasificasiors
OF shs Ay.snded Constitution: and that shera
ippear,
For the ratification thereof, so.os5 votes.
Tor the seq elton thereof. Is So: vnse.s
Gives snder mi hand as 0overnos, and alaa
der tie seal Of the Commonwealth
"a .ikcLnsnd. aeis lss dss Of Jah, sei1>
fDiiS FLuKO
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12
Martinsburg, Aug. S. 1889.
yEvREsPAssERs BEwAgEI--Hay,o~

yEvRESPASSERS BEWAREa--IEavins
d sustained serious injury from evil dispo-
sed persons trespassing on my land, lying on
The 0pequan creek, has deiermined me 10
give fins public eaniion to all such in future.
that am determined to put the law in forss
against all who may be found fishing lowing.
or otherwise trespassing o. my premises az
ter this. 10 another class, would cab their
particular attention, those who ara ia the
habit OF stealing my rosten cars, that shall
keep sharp look out in future; some or k1san
are known, and bad better be cautious. par
tcaia5y the person who 10 in the habit Of
sarryiDg large basket--Itell you all .hewsrek
WILLIAM GORRELL.
August $, 1880.
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SEA SERPENT


ioe msrfne mDastcr wno has made 80 many
summer VISITS TO our coss, has again made his
sp3es'snce 10 QUO vicinity, and his been seen
hy 80 m'ay people tbst the most incredu
ious IN ist needs believe that he lives. and
moves, add has a bsing-of from sixty to one
hundred tees IN iength. sgreeabiy 10 .he siH Ia
v'Ss it'faes erst. Ills head il said 10 be as
lirse rs ten gallon keg, he has ears like dog.
eyes Tx an OK, and Is -essed According TO the
wes'h'r, ~ a Qsaker drab, or q dirk grew
lie has scales, but no bulches; is quiet. but in
qa's'tive, having raised his snolt -four feet ou,
ot the sea, and looked INTO fishing boat, the
occupants whereof, fearing the ''sesrching ope
rstios,' hetook themselves TO The cabin. and
subsequently decam5sd without the heaea, o
nts suggestions. They were no, Nasarslis,s:
but, or opinion be worth having, they were
Tar iron being NAturals. Thee are some
secrets that even Yankee curiosity woald not
willingly investga,e; the dom sstic hsbits of our
visitor maybe taken for an example, Should
any o! our New " k cotem2orsrie., wao are
silva on the look out for paragraphs, choose
% lot x lnio lhis matter, the & I'd, or ra,hes ihe
'4ceta Is theirs, exclusively. We know htIi one
tang certain a5au the snsk.-he would no.
ntr ~ A'derman's clair. ior he cam { %
through Il inc SIX Hysp1 CoEr.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

hr. Wirts Oraton----A lady IN Nav flrun.
WICK IN a icttsr TO her friend in this city
speaks m the following terms Of the addrss,
oolTered BY MIR. Writ, before TIE Literary
Societies of Rutgers College Those wbe
nave enjoyed the pleasure Of hearing This ,6,-
tngulshed orator, on any occasion. will nor
deem the description extravagant.-yNst Iat
- nave not language to express ths efIac,
produoed on nay miad by Mr. Wirt's orst,on
The manner, style, sentiments. eloovenca
were all so pecullar--so different from ,ny
thing had ever heard before, that / harJly
know how to describe my feelings Won
know has appearance, and how well II "a
calculated TO call forth admiration and con
siiiate regard. Before he uttered a word
was prepossessed IN his favour: and when he
spoke, his hrst sentence won the heart Thar
was something so delicate, 50 veilad. IN the
modesty Of his apoiogy--such appearance of
ruin. yer 50 much reiiacmeat---that like the
dew oil mist % the landscape, his talent. he
came more admirable by the shade he threw
over them.
cannot attempt an analysis ef the address
1T WIN doubtless be published YOU will
then Judge of the excellent sense. the sound
maxlInS oil lille, drawn, as he said. from bis
own experience, the beauty OF his classic Al.
ia IONS, the variety oflls topics, the lsei,,ness
81 his arguments. Bat toe grace. OF his mar.
ner, the rich aud mei.ow in.oaations of h;s
totce, hos eVei' your I'M giDatioa can sunnIy
II was the highest treat OF eloq renee ever
eaipved. 'S'
Notwithstanding the heat and The crowd
listened searly two hours with xn,yeavied
and undated interest, only dreadipg at eve
~ pause, That he was coming too soon tn n
close. thai the charm OF his eionneace was
to be Dissolved. His last sentence comnlessd
the eaptivation commenced by the FIRST, and
when he ceasedto speak, there was a silence
oil many seconds throughou; the whole audi
ence, as 1T they were spell bound. Such an
ELECT never witnessed before similar 10
the feeling produced by fine music. when the
suspended sense seeas to linger on the de.
parted sounds
what magic is there ia eloauence
How wish he was in the pulpit. and these
noble talents were consecrated 10 tho aoblest
cause But it is possible. nay probable. that
his wise edsonitioas may come with rpare
power to the hearts Of The audience thso tha y
woaid from any preacher or professor. 10
bear man ofthe world, who knew what he
coatd gee, pronounce it wholly insufficient to
nil the heart, and recommending rel,giou a.
the only solid gos9, must carry CONNECTION to
the Youthful mind
May this most interesting speaker taste.
by experience, those pure and holy pleasures
ne recommended SO powerfully 10 the yo,tb
who hung on his eloqucnce
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

The subscsiber, residing in Hagerstown.
Md wi! be-, an MONDAY. neat, e9tl, inst
engaged IN the above busiaess, in Martins
bnfeh, where he will be glad to receive any
calls IN the line OF has business while hare.
aad tenders to the pubic his services, when
ever he may haze call for three or moro
pumps--Any person wishing any thing done
in this way, win please apply to Mr.. Isaac S.
Lauck, 20 whom the subscriber refers thom.
and vino will communicate the same.
g. SIIRY0CK.
Martinsburg, Aug. 5, 1850.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

c>is'n is excellent apd verv besa,f.,i .a.f =.
.he public afford Mr. Tn=ker encsur,'-,. ,,,..,-
by purchasing iibssslly bis en-. pr. ,rf,.s,s x
w'N De Aoie to adj al the enh-Hssbn.a.s IN
u,s n'esssy ornamental pr Of the aanng act,.ss..
""'N"'''oy snH taste a'iwreq IRE --f's,la ms
Siaadss'd # FSosr.--se ara intarrc,i.,A,.
the S.aRdn't Of Flour, inspected II the CIV
oil balun0rc. wall be considerable, raised lis
season, on account Of the ssnrrioTitv ~ ,i,,.
crop Of wheat Bait .3tnsr.
give are authorised to announce Gen
ELISHA BOYD, as a candidate 10 n.rsa-
sent the Senatorial District composed OF tha
counties Of berkeley. Hampshire and Nor
gan, N the next Legislature.
aS~Nc are authorised 10 announce JOHN
,. PORfERFIELn. Esq. "a a cand,iets
TO represent the county OF Berkeley in Tho
next Legislature
give ate authorised to announce Can't.
LEVI ilENSItNY. as 8 candidate Ia re-
present the county Of Berkeley ia the nsAt
Legislature.
a%DAvID H. CONRAD. Esq. having.
az the request of many oil bis friends. con-
seated to serve them, IN the next Legislature.
should they think proper to siect him. he !.
hereby recommended 10 The people OF tho
county Of Berkeley as I'll person for the sta
iio9 By MANY VOTERS
81 We are authorised 10 announce Mr.
WILLIAM GOOD as candidate 10 repre-
sent the eeaaiy Of Berkeley IN the next Leg-
islature.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

Death Of George IU-The Packet ship
Manchester. at New York, on Friday, froni
Liverpool, brings London papers to the 3oth
June. By this arrival we have the inteiii-
.nce of the death Of G aorge ~ and acces
son of his brother, the Duke Of Clarence,
under the title Of William w.
No changes in the ministry or in the pre-
sent policy OF the English Government, will
probably follow this event-iiis present Ma
icsty, William Nv, (born August 2lsi, 1863
has, it is said by the best authority, express
ed his full confidence in the Duke of Wei
hngton. There was a report that Mr.. Illus
l,i8sos, would be brought again into the Ca
bnat, The oaths OF allegiance TO King
William Nv were administered in both Iious-
IS of Parliament on the 26tii June. 1t was
] reported that Parliament would be dissolved
almost immediately.
1t is said IN one paper that the King on
having The resignation OF the Ministers t. n
desed 20 him, restored the seals, and behay-
cd to the Duke of Wellington in the most
cordial manner.
France-rhe extracts from the French
papers furnish US {says the Evening POST
with some additional particulars on the two
great topics OF interest IN thar country --the
expedition against AlsieTs, and electioos.-
\.
that of the nominations which were then
kaown, the opposition bad obtained 1872, and
the ministry So. The ministerial list consis
ted Of 4S deputies OF the Isl who opposed
the address, and Of 10 new deputies The
Journal da Commerce anticipates the Gem
pletc success OF the liberal party
The second edition OF the Messenger oil
the 35th says, that of the 1875 deputies elect.
Ell on 2.d, bat four remain to be known.-
The constitutional deputies OF every descrip-
t3n amount 10 A, ministerial TO 10.
FrGeee and ny leyS--Ihe same paper
contains an accout OF an engagement ina
4 had taken place between the freI eh ant
Turks before Algiers. The positions OF tht
former were attacked by the eneiny, 40,0Vt
strong, on the 18Th OF June. The French
opposed but $4,000 fighting men, the res
being necessary the landing 0i the rnateria
from tile ileet.
The Algcrines made an attack with grea
i impetuosity, and it is stated that the srea
j utility OF the precautionary measures % th'
cheyaux dc irlze was fully tested The night
ing continued hours, bat Europeans tactics
i anu discipline at length prevailed. The los
I Is not stated, but II Is supposed that It wa
very heavy, especially among the ARTILLERY =
4Ac Arabs ara better marksmen than TIN
french The AlSernes had several mount
ca guns carried OF camels backs, which di'
4 Srea, execution.
On the retreat OF the AlssFines, the troop
were throWa INTO great disorder. They ha'
camp in The rear, tor which they reireate'
u horrible confusion, holly pursued BY tn
french, who essIled the cainp on the saln
q day. Qn the 2oth sie pursuit was resumed
aud second battle TOOK place. Oi Tins
, Only said thai ii Was as brilliant as ia
hfss. A th!rd Ell g&sasaa WSs expected.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

Louisiana-We have fab returns from
& ,ouisiana, which confirms the account pre-
TiousIy received Of tho total defeat Of the
Jackson party. a republican Govvnor, three
,ssnsbers If Congress and an anti7Jacksoa L:-
gislat,us IN Louisianal Huzza.-The friends
Of the Tariff and Internal improvement have
sriumphed over all opposition.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

ri oIICE.-AA persons hayiag claims =
~ gs'asi the estate Of .qisraader Mason.
deed, sac Invited to bring them forward by
the 5ti, OF sept next. property authenticated
der settlsment; all those indebted, arc notif(-
cd to make inamediats payment. a. no indul-
gence will be giren.
WILLIAM MASON, .7dn'v.
Aug ~, 1880.
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We have been requested 10 insert in cur
paper the following Bye-law Of the trustees Of
the town Of Mart'nsbsrg, prohibiting the fly-
ing OF kites IN the streets and alleys OF the
said iowa:
Pc il esacted aud declared, Nv the Trus-
EB tees OF The town of Mnrtinsburr. That
any person who shall Gy kite in any of the
streets or alleys OF the SAID town, Shall il
subject to = fiHe OF one dollar; which shall be
received with costs. on complaint made 10 4
justice, OF tho SAID person, bis or her parent.
guardian or master; aud If such person be i
slave, lac or she shall be panished with stripes
not exceeding ~. at The discretion al ouch
Justice. unless the owner Of such slave, o.
some otherPesson, shailpay the fine aforesaid.
THIS act shall be in force from and ailcr
the 10Th Of this month.
Fasod, .3agts. 7th, 1880.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

States for one. Thsre are a good maay
herswho could not be rewarded. and who
are now like SONS Of Falsta.i>s company, ~fsr
To: towns and to beS dariag life,n ii not pro-
sltsd Cor IN any other way.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

On 10 aering Ssraw5ewies. I'VE coRmend to
The notice o. our readers. the following remarks
on the Importance OF keeping strawberry vine
copioesly supplied With water al this seasoa,
which formed the closing paragraph OF Gen
Dearborn's valuable article on the culture Of
.aie Strawberry Published in the New England
Farmer. vol page 22--'ro cultivate straw
berries With success, the ground must be dc.
roid Of trees, beautifully manuTed, kept en-
sirely free from weeds, the spaces between the
rows often dug over; and raked level. and by
kl means coplously supplied with water, when
The windows OF heaven are stopped, and the
yaiE restrained,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-08-12

s<rhs GAZETTE OrF1cE il removed to
III. new building on kag street, opposite the
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EEUBLlC SALEs--Willb be sold, by public
auctioa, at the late residence 81 Alexan-
Ger Masen, deed at the mouth Of Opsqusn
Greek, On Thursday, the 9M If .Sepsembsr
s'eri, all Of the personal property belongings
70 said deceased, consisting Of Horses. Cows.
Hogs and Sheep Farming Utensils Of <very
description Household and Kitehea Fur.
niture of all kinds Nine months credit
viii be gwen tho purchaser. on all sums aver
i've collars, upon giving bond ssah anrtoy-
ed security.
On the same day, will be sold for cash.
Wheat and Rye by the bushel, one Negro
Man, one Negro Wofaan and five Children.
Sale to begin carly in the day.
WILLIAM MASON, .qdmy.
August ~, 1890
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FBSHE highest marke; price will be paid a
n cash, for WIIEAf & RYE, delivered
at my mill, ~ Little Georgetown.
JOHN kISINGEI,
Aug IL, 1880.
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T On Wednesday evening last, about sun
set, we had some thunder and lightning, ac-
companied by a shower, barely sufficient to
settle the Dust. We regret to stats, that the
lightning set fire to the stack-yarh OF DR.. John
Briscoe, about two miles from this place. by
which his barn and about three thousand
bushels of wheat were entirely Destroyed
DIR. Briscoe's loss is variously estimated at
from $500 to 1000 dollars.--tree Press.