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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09
mo. l910-S1456

Contractors for carrying the mails of the u
nited States, of one part, and the Postmas-
ter General Of the United States of the other
part, Witnesseth: that the said parties have
mutually covenanted as follows, viz: The
said Contractors covenant with the said Post
master General
j. To carry the mail Of the United States,
from Winchester, Va, by Drucetown, Mid
dleway, Leetown, Shepherdstown, s. Sharps
burg, Md to Boonesboro' and back, three
times week in four horse Post Coaches
and from Winchester, by Mill Cree k, Darkes-
vile and Martinsburg, to Shepherdstown
tHhcre it will inter sect the route TO BONES
boro) and back, three times week in two
horse stages-ond TO supply the office at
tserrardstown once a week with horse mail
from Martinsbu Tg-at the rate OF three hun
dred and sixty four dollars for every quarter
Of year, durlng the continuance Of this
Contract And it is mutually covenaDted
and agreed by the said parties that this Con-
tract shall commence on the first day of jan
uary next and continue ia force until the Slst
day of December inclusUcly, which will be
in the year one thousand eight hundred and
thirty-tQpr" The performance OF lac above
contract deyolyed upon Mr.. Humeilckbouse.
The publication IN your paper contains,
what purports TO be an extract OF letter
from him, stating that he received but Slr92
per annum for the service, and that his con
tract binds him to run stages but months
IN the year; and this is set ia opposition %
my letter, alleging that he receives SASS
per annum, and that he is bound to run
stages the whole year. The foregoing copy
from the contract viii shew what the facts are
From the fair character OF MIR Humerick-
house, | should doubt whether the extract
ever came from him. If it did he will be a
bic in some way TO account for the erroneous
statement. lie has been called upon to do so
Very respectfully, your obdt seryt.
o. B. BROWN, Chief Clerk.
I'VE will merely add-that knowing the
contract, we assert, without the fear of con
tradicton, that the Contractors have failed
10 Give up to their contract" in several par
ticulars-and we now re assert, (and no man
dare say to the contrary, who has the least
particle regard 10 truth that there has beer
no mail carried from .Eariinslurg 10 Ger
'ardsio'rn, since tie letting Of this contract
There is. to be sure, a cross mail from
D4lkasyille to Gerrardstown-but that's no.
the contract
The Georgetown, Del Republican. saws
Son Monday last, one d,tadrel aud cir L,,sL
els Vi Trout were brought on the beach in ;
s'lue. 1T a single haul, and were offered fol
sale N this place or Wednesday at so cent
per bushel'
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09

Lore and madness - Late, in the environs
Of London, (Eng) during thunder storm, a
young man and woman tied themselves iu,e
therbY means ola silk handkerchief lump
cd into the basin OF the Regents Canal, New
North road. They were rescued from wa
terry grave by the lock keeper aud another
man, aud conveyed to the 3llcklaycr Arms,
where SIR. ThoIntoG, the landlord, humane
~ Offered every Assistance, and scat for Nh.
Baker, the medical officer Of the Humane 80
cety, who attended They were pat 60 bed,
and in the course of Wednesday, 0ere sulii-
GENTLY recovered to be removed by their
lliends, who are highly respectable.
The Cincinnati Republican gives the fol-
lowing statement Of tile produce received IN
that city on the Miami Canal, from Dayton,
distance oil 50 miles, during the month Of
March and April.
81 SIG bids Flour; ,ooG do. Whisky; l !,
726 do. Polk, 1891 kegs, and @e3 bbls
Lard; $50 binds. Hams, Bacon. &c; l,S25,
90 los Pork aud Bacon in bulk.
The amount Of tolls received on the Canal
from the opening OF The navigation on tie
4lh March TO the 30th April, was pa, c5- 10
PJecepi and ErGmp,s'- 'Saral,,' said an IN,
noceEt Abigail 20 her sister gossip, Who ha'
like herself and tllcir cfony, Joiaed the lem
peranec S0ciety 'caIah, sayssLe, don't o.
thnk our Suze keeps a bOuie!- k.nrd
Yesterday behind lie flour barrel ia tie pan
try, with BRANDY 10 it Law soull III on
cont say so?-srell, that beats ALL Sex. ans.
found golT'S tie day before, and had . soet
slcig' Wen, don't yua tell any boGy Law
Move have right 10 DO al we Please bsj
olsSeiles, but Il Is wrong ~ set bad eraa1te
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09

Melancholy ,4ceiJeni.--O Wednesday last
between twelve and one O'Clock. three young
men were drowned in the North River
(Alass by the sinking of boat Their
names were William T. Hcmoyitt. and True
Demeritt (brothers) natives of New Hanp
shire, and Patrick Foye, native of Ire land
They were employed al the Laboratory OF
Col Peabody, and west to bis Mills at Spite
Bridge, yesterday morning, with several o.
Their wotkmen, 10 grind lead Having com
pleted their work about ten O'Clock, four OF
them took small boat, and west down 10
Orne's Point, where they remained an hour
or two, and then attempted TO return 10 the
Mills. Soon after leaving the shore, the
boat leaked very badly. and one of the four
left her. and with the help Of an oar. reach
ed the land The boat soon after sunk, and
the three above named were drowned They
were all unmarried, aud were industrious
and worthy young men The eldest of the
brothers was TO have been married in a few
da, 10 young woman in this town The
bodies of VIM. Demefitt and Patrick Foye
were found yesterda, afternoon. Salem Reg
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

take IN thdt:
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Office Of Mail Contracts, May II, 1881. {
To the Editor Of the .Hptiasbrg Gazette
SIR:-Having observed publication in
your paper of the 10th inst. relative TO the
transportation of the mail between Winches-
Ter and BooResboro. and between Winches-
ter and Sbepherdstown, via Martins burg
and the compensation paid fer that service
TO the Contractors by this Department; ] am
induced to give the following statement of
facts:-
In the "Printed Advertisement for Prcpo-
sails" issued previous to the expiration Of the
contracts in the Southern Division, Route
No. 1910, was advertised to run ''from Win
chester, by Mill Creek. Datkesyie, Mar
tnshurg, Shepherdstown, and eharpsburs
Md TO Booncsboro', ~ miles and back, three
times a week, in Stages" II being left at
the option of the Contractors to run either
t,ce. or four horse St,gcs. Messrs. Reeside
and Humrickhouse proposed to carry the
mail on this route as above specified, at 500
per mile, which. for the distance advertised,
amounted to the annual compenea alton of
siO9c, which proposal was accepted, and of
which those gentlemen were notified; of this,
the Postmaster General Informed a citizen Of
Martinsb burg by letter Of Dec l, 1880 Sub
sequent to the date Of this letter, and preyi-
Gus to the 18th Of Dec the day when the
contract was sent out for execution, the Post
master General after a full examination et
the matter, decided, that the public wonid
be better accommodated, by causing a line
of four horse post coaches to he run three
times a week direct between Winchester and
Boonesboro'; and a line o: two horse stages
to be run three times week between Win
chester and Shcpherdstown, via Martnahurs
Messrs. Reside s. HumercLhouse agreed TO
perform this service, at the same rate which
amounted to Sl456 per annum.
A Contract was mace with them accord
ingly-lrom which contract the following is
true copy.
mo. 1910-s1456
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09
Iron ne Ciaciaaaii .7m,rican.l


Thu jackson E,ii;ors, wcH knowing that
The people do not believe a word they say,
have fallen upon a new and Ingenious way oil
complimenting each other. We give a few
specimens OF their proiicicLcy.
Thus The Charleston Mercury. ''Nan Buttn
and his presses arc out against State Rights
They have joined The presses Of Clay and
Webster. and call 'Thos. jefferson. traitor.
has Is pretty good, but what follows from
"Ihr Telegraph is better.
"Ihe Courier and Enquirer ascr,he 10 Mr.
Van Buren, the powers OF sorcel1s for il, saws
he, had only 10 raise his wand and the whole
Cabinet vanished; and the Enquirer, posi-
tive, comparative aud superlative. together
with all their echoes, while they teasts much
breath aud more ink, ia eadearoaripg to prove
the parity, sincerity and disiterestoaaess OF his
motives slill laud him as the master spirit,
who raised the storm
The Rieh@oad Enquirer is still more pi
quaat
ave are sorry 10 see the United States
Telegraph losing lis maimers as well as It's
temper"
And here IS compliment from the Editor
OF the New York STANDARD TO tia Editor Of
the Courier and Enquirer, which fairly cap,
the climax We give the substance.
"hlordecai Mel sses Manassch Noah is a
mefcenary turncoat a perjured villain, base
coward, and an ifreclaImable liar.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09
the contract

The Georgetown, Del Republican. saws.
"On Monday last, one aHdrel aid sip bush
els VI Trout were brought on the beach in a
s'Ine, 1T single hanl. and were offered for
sale N this place or Wednesday at so cents
per bushel'
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-09

The Ballston Spa Gazette announces the
recovery or return Of a young lady, a Mis-,
CuRrss, who II appears was lost in the
thickets of the "kayadarosscras mountain, .
Ia name that might well bewilder any body \
from Saturday marningto Tuesday morning.
IN Greenfield, New iofa State The wca.
Their was cloudy till Alondav night. when =
clear sky exhibited the mo n for guide, by
which direction she wandered till sunrise, be.
fore she found inhabitants.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
VaAuable hMisdtnS tots

aAUable hWlsdthS tots
FOR SHE, OR ON GROUND RENT
O LOTS on Washington street. adjoining the
y dwelling house Of Mr. Robert crockett, IS feet
front, Is feet deep.
One LOT, 25 feet front on Princess street,
running south Is feet.
A LOT about 81 feet front on Patrick street,
by l23 5-l2 Fast
4 LOT 81 feet on Henry street, BY l2S 5-l2
west
Two LOTS, % feet front on Water street,
a5ou, Is feet deep
Two LOTS 22 feet front on Potomac street,
about IS feet deep
One LOT 100 feet front on Royal street, by
I24 II deep, near Ystes's Garden.
And at $50 feel front. On Water street, commencing
at the coracr Of prsuKXf .street 100 Zee, deep
!. One LOT 90 5-12:nn Franklin street. Also,
a;ssss a PLANTATION in Montgomery
County, SO SO %ss !" %sed %s
,y.tHa. Land is only Julie from the Chesapeake and
Ohin Canal II viii be exchanged for Town property
For terms. please spplylo
iY 90 JlioS. Vo"tI.L-.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
vol. xxxa
Medical Communication.

the iniemperance and luxury Of the age arc hast
IA enng the ravages ofscorbutic complaints, and rem
dering the blood more impure; and as thousands have
destroyed their constitution by negectng to apply the
proper remedies-to such Swaim's Panacea must be,
and has been mure than douby valuable, as certain
and eectusl Of restoring them to perfect health
and vgor. Few families wholly exempt from scor.
butte affections, which exhibit various symptoms, as
erIptous. ulcerations debility, loss of appetite and
detection, all arising from impure blood, and which, it
not properly attended to- certain to produce the
greatest injury to the constitution. 1t is well estab.
shed fact, that impure or scrouous faint OF the
blood will remain in the system Tor years. nay, Tor
generations invading the noblest organs of the human
frame. Swaim's Panacea is recommended at this sea-
son of the year. valuable restorer Of the SYSTEM
thereby nvigoratng the constitution, and enabling
to bear the debiltatng effects of the summer season
It is by its great purifying qualities, that so many dis
cured by its Indeed publication OF the
blood is the grand secret of curing most OF the d!seas
es to which we subject fact only recently es-
tabshed by the general aad successful use OF SWANS
Panacea Yhe effect of this medicine is such as not
TO interrupt either business pleasure, and requires
only the common restraint Of moderation i'll diet It's
conveyed by the circulating fluids, and cOrrects then
tendencies all those diseases which originate IN vi
,iated blood, diseased liver, depraved appetite, or pre-
disposition to affection Of the lungs &C. No. one hoio
eper is aduiSed TO use it, pittGut first fully convincing
himself of the truth Of ,chaf is here stated.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
I.anA for Sale.

-. Wishing to remove to the West, Twill sell
AnA or exchange the land own adjoining the
Ssssl town OF Providence, Fairfax Court house. Va
i Hsasanl ,pwards Of eight hundred .HCRES'
there's about one hslfiu WOODS; The whole well wa
tered and may be divided into four or more lots each
having tenements. wood, water and Cleared and,'hc
soil say from experience, Is eas'y improved D!
ja.tcr and clover II is deemed useless to say more,
ss those inclined to purchase will view for the mseves
will take less price for the land than the wood
alone would sell for at the selling price of 81 per cord
standing, payable one fourth in cash, negroes or good
paper ANA credi! for the balance OF one TWO 'ree
years or snv length of time not exceeding ten years
mpy be had on psc,r, payment of inerest-or will
exchange for Lands in West Tennessee, Arkansas Of
Missouri; An communicative the subject must be
post paid or they will not he attcndedto.
No, On Io,,3m ROBERT RArCIlFFE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
70 Rent,
otomachic Hitters.

mr.. WEnDEBURN has for sale fresh supply Of
IL his cell bratcd Bi,ters It is needless to say any
thing in praise of these bters their good qualities be.
ing now acknowledged wherever they are used, and
known as well in this neghborhood as in New Orleans
Tallahassee and the West India Islands where they are
now constantly used End recommended. TINS the
season proper for using this restorative 20 nesnn
proven, fraud each bottle is signed by the subscriber
and has his seal on each cork none without this are &C.
hume For sale at his spothecary and Drug store on
King between Fairfax and Royal streets, AIexanans'
aug 1i--6i Wh. "IDD""Do"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
From DIR. Thomas Pmke.

President of the College ofPhysicans of Philadelphia
formerly ply scian to the Pennsylvania Hospital tor
for!y.hve years, .c =.
A, the reoneA Of W. Swain, hereby certify, tha,
in the few cases have seen his psnscea given, !
have observed great benefit derived from its use and
particularly in The case of r. c. Tregomsine, who was
or many years afflicted with very nyeterate ULCERS
tina, were deemed inouable BY all of the eminent sur.
reons who had attended her. 10 this hopeless st'a.
lion she was, in September, 1921, admitted patient
in the rennsylva Hospital, and had the advice o,
receiving any relief when she began the use Of the
p.nacea which, to the surprise of ali who witnessed
its effects restored her good health in two mo 'ths
In October, 1928 She was discharged from the n"spi
tai perfectly cured. es,.
pap,ce, in r. C. Treromsine s case and from several
well ates,ed reports Of many Of ournost eminent sur
grons, believe to be very useful remedy 10 scfo
fous S, p!i!i,ic and mcrcuriai complaints and many
other constitutional diseases.
''"e' THOMAS PARKE, MD
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
Female academy,
Brooke Lodge. on 81. .asaph Street. bet,ceen


King and Cameron.
TIME increased patronage of this Institution hes de
Il termined the subscriber to endcavcr to engage the
services Of lady, in every respect qualified to assist in
his important duties
The Ancient and Modern Languages. Music, Draw
ing, Painting, &C. with the other branches usually
taught in the best Femse Semnaries, will comprise
the course of Instruction.
The great object kept constantly N view,s TO ele.
vste the standard of Female fdu stion, BY mpartng
sound and useful kno Wedge. sfA viii; qualify the
possessor to fill useful and dtgn6ed station in soce
ty-all conducted with wise reference to future
state. -
As the knowledge cfsII tipgsis best tested by prac
Interested to visit his School at any time and
the advancement, proficiency, Sc of the young ladies'
under his tuition that they may and judge for them
selves.
The next session will commence on the first Monday
in September. WA. II. JONES.
Alexandria, aug 8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
Ci,uji0n 10 Purchasers.

This medicine had been used for more than sEyEs
,r.u. before an effort was made to initiate it. The
great demand and its wonderful success have induced
great number Of persons to initiate 1t IN various WAYS
-nnwards of fifty different mixtures Of it have been
got up in imitation of it, oheh is convincing proof o.
rs being medicine Of great pa"e Some are selling
ssrsapariIa and other syrups, imposing them on the
ignorant for the ranacea, at REDUCED PRICES ohers
mixing the genuine medicine WIN m4,; .om.
of its virtues; others are using the genuine psnsces IN
their bottles, to perform cures to obtain csTeaes 10
give their own reputation. &c. Some Of mem neSe
eusn rested 10 perjury These ,m,a..'ni ana ,he suffer
ns nf raents IN diseases where the genuine Strdfms
Psnae,a would have proved instantly eiicaelous, !
."at,1 s.rm If dn,y owe the public, to assure
them that the composition Of my Panacea IS not Hho"n,
nor to any pier
.gy,sd ~ be nine, are fraudulent inpustons
seh'e' " ~ WILLIAM SWAIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
CERTIFICATES.

The most rcspecla5e and SATISFACTORY ever gwen III
favor of any Medicine.
From DR.. ~. Chapman,
Professor of the Institutes and Practice of rhysc and
CLINICAL Practice in the University Of pennsyv
Presiden, Of the Academy of Medicine OF Philadel'
Ihia. &C.
have, within the last two years, had An opportuni.
ty of seeing several Of very nveterste ulcers,
which, having resisted previously the regular modes
Of treatment, were healed by the use of MIR. Swsim's
Panscea and do believe from what have SEEM that II
will prove an mpcrant remedy in scrofulous vererea
and mercutsaI discusses n. CHAPMAN. MI
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
Fran, Dr. ~. Gibson

Professor Of Surgery in the University Of Pennsy'va'
MIA, Surgeon and Clinical Lecturer to the Aims
House Indrmsry, sc.
! have employ ed the Panaces OF Mr. Swain, in n,l'
merous instances within the last three years and have
always funl extremely efcsciobs, especially in sc
condsry syphilis and in mercurial disease. have no
hesitation in nronouncing it medicine of inesmabe
v.Iua w. GIBSON, VI. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
Pianos.
V,ateAy received,

4 FRESH addition to our former stock I" meo'e'"es'
n Chemicals. Drugs, Dye.statls, Paints. Glassware,
SO which enable us to offer general sa sssur ment
of good articles in or line can be furnished IN any
city, and upon reasonable terms, Country
merchants, and Others are respectfully socitedto call
and examine our goods.
spr4-w4m WIN LANfhthn = w.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
From DR.. Taleutiae Mott,

Professor of Surgery min the University Of New York.
Surgeon Of The New York Hospital, &c.
have repeatedly used Swaim's Panacea, both IN
The Hospital and IN private practice, AM nave ioaha
to be valuable medicine in chronic, syphiiitic and
scrouous complaints. and in obstinate eutaneous at
Eections VALENTINE MOTT, n. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16

It is asccrtained to be fact, that quack doctors
arr making cures by using swalm's Psnacea IN DIS
cuise for the purpose Of selling mixtures IN imitation
Gift One remarkable fact was discovered few days
ince in New York, by respectable individual ana
M doubt Il ia nrac,ised to great extent in this city
TIE nublc should be their guard against these I'M
posters, as much mischief may be done by this decep'
ton,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
For Sale

For Sale
WISH to dispose of my NEGRO BOY JAMES
d who has term of between IL and 10 years, yet Z"
serve. Any person wishing to purchase smart anu
sctiye lad VIII find IN hun suitable servant
Also for sale, Cart. O7ay, and Young iiorse' no.
oni, fcur wears old broke to work in gear under
the saddle. T. j. oAL' A.
-, 4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
BRIST'OE 7RACT OF L.AAD,

end Be il further enacted, That it shall be the duty
of the said Presd and Directors to require Of the
purchaser purchasers Of the said Tract bonds with
sufficient personal security, payable to the said Pres-
dent and Direct rs together with deed or deeds Of
the estate sold, to the payment Of tie
purchase money and interests; which bonds, tskens
shall bear interest from the date thereof And all per-
sons who shall fail to pay into the Treasury annually,
within six months after the shall become due, the
in crest which my on their said bonds shall
forfeit all claim the credit given their purchases,
and the principal sha thereupon become due, be re.
coyerabie by the said President and Directors, with all
interest in arrear, by motion to the General Court on
ten day IS notice Of the time Of making such motion,
the payment thereof enforced, by proceeding the
deeds deeds of trust aforesaid at the discretion of
the said Presden, and Directors.
3rd Belt further enacted, That all persons beeom.
ing purchaser Of land under the provisions of this act,
shall have the privilege Of paying the amount Of the
purchase money at any time.
4th This act shall be in force from the passing
thereof Boz
tune l6-2awtlOthOct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
New Books, &c.

TNHE Ruins of Athens, with other poems, by
l. Voyager 81 90
The Young Duke, by the author of Vivian Grey So
The Cstechsm of Health, OF plain and simple
rules for the preservation Of health 373
LIST volume American Ibrary of Useful Know
ledge 80. " rs
A Dictionary Of the English Language. abridg-
ed fr, M The American Dictionary, and adapt.
ed tn the use of Schools, by ", Webster 90
Part Cd, vol 9th, Library Of Entertaining Know
ledge ~
Also.
Patent Perryian Pens. per ss't, 81
Just Reserved and for sale by
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16

The subscriber respectfully informs those who live
convenient to Alexandra that there Is no occasion i0r
en-, -, end Ia phadelpha for the Panacca, for he
ieens constantly or hand supply direct from the
Laboratory Of william Swain
1A''''' WILLIAM STABLER,
General Agent for the Proprietor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-16
SristOe Estate.

III Tie County Of Prince Hilliam', FOR SALE.
IN pursuance Of The power vested in the President
Il and Directors Of the Literary Fund, by Act Of
the General Assembly, passed 18th February last
thorizing the sale of'he
assas, BRISIOE 7R.aCT OF LAND,
:VfSaf in the County of Prince William, proposals
STSA will he received BY the said President and
Ssas Directors for The whole, any portion Of the
said tract. until the 10Th day Of October nert.
The annexed extracts from the law, will shew the
conditions required Of the purchasers.
Persons Offering proposals will consult their own
convenience in fixing the instruments of the purchase
money.
The Brstoe Tract contains by survey 6,49<- acres.
the greater part Of which is under leases which will
expire III the year l849, and which subject to an
annual rent of about Is. 900 pounds of tobacco.
By orler Of the President and Directors of the Lite
rary Fu;d: J. BROWN, Jr. I'd Aud.