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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29
From a late French paper.
FATAL DUEL.

Death Of Mr.. BerkeIey Boed. at Boulogne
This fatal occurrence took place on Thurs
day, the 18th inst Mr. Bond met his adver
sary, Belgian officer, OF the name of Esse,
at oclack in the morning, in the neighbor
hood Of Capicure. which is about mile dis
tant from the town of Boulogne He was
shot in the grolu the allpassing nearly thro
the body, and lodging near the back bone,
whence it was cut out by a French surgeon
Notwithstanding which, MIR Bond died in
great ago. about IL O'Clock on Thursday
morning, seven hours after the meetIng-
The dispute out of which this melancholy af
fair arose, originated in debt at cards, which
being claimed by Mr.. Esse, was denied by
MIR. Bond The she direct was given by
one of the parties, retorted by a blow from
the other, and an offer of honorable satsfac-
ton Mr.. Esse having no friends at Bou-
logne, calling upon British naval officer to
attend him. The parties first ION W ednes
day EVENING" met at the Colorado, on the
heights, but were disturbed by the Police
They then met at The place already mention
ed, and the manner Of settling the duel is
represented as remarkable. The parties
were placed at twenty PAGES distant, and
sticks were planted III the ground between
the combatants, ten PAGES from each other,
with liberty to The principals to advance up
on each other, keeping within that limit. Mr..
Esse, pointing his pistol steadily at his ad-
versary, from the moment OF the signal, did
advance till he reached the prescribed limit
and then fired with fatal eject Mr., Bond
- oar Informant believes, did not fire at all
As The wound was instantly pronounced NOR
tai 10y DIR. Ailatt, an English physician, called
in On The occasion, The survivors Instantly
fed. lie principal TO England in an open
boat. and the two secondS in a carriage ano
four for The Bel. ian frontier. The deceasc,
is said, with his dyiag breath, to have dey Ia
red that t,e money claimed from hla rs
debt wa rot due, 1he French aethuriiie
have instituted = rigid iag9isy ieto al the cir
, cumsiances.
H@'oa.1 i}eg's.s lie degree Of Docto
Of DIVINITY bias beon conferred nv Genev
College, ,. \. on The Key d n. Smith, pas
tor of Christ Church in this town. and Bisl
op elect Of the Diocese OF Kentucky An
tie degree OK Doctor Of Laws has been cor
ierfed by AusNta College, XIV. on the Hol
John I Y ngt% one OF the Judges Of n
supreme Court OF Ohio.-Ler. ReDorter.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

Lewis Maxwell is reelected TO congress
from the Greenbrier district. after close
contest with Gen Daniel Smith of kanawha.
! ne aggregate vote was. Maxwell 2S2a:
smith 2IiS. The whole representation OF
lhe state IN the next congress, is now ascer
tanned to consist of the following gentlemen:
lie elected Messrs. Alexander, Archer,
bo1idin, Davenport, Craig. Gordon. bod
undse, Armstrong, Patton, Stevenson, Coke,
barbour. McCoy, Allen, Claiborne, Mer
Ger. Maxwell.
Newton in the place of Loyal; John J..
Roane for John Roane; johnson Cor Draper:
Chlhn Tor Taliaferro; John Y. Mason Coz
IrezTant-Tug
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

10 Rcsolred. That the citizens of the a.
yerai counties composing this Congressional
district, who are favorable TO the views 81
this meeting, be requested 10 take the subject
INTO their serious consideration, and to ex.
press Their concurrence in the nomination Of
ueIesa les here made 10 the said Convention
H. Resoiced, That this meeting do now
proceed to appoint delegates to represent the
citizens Of this Borough opposed to the re.
election OF Gen Jackson. in the National Re
publican Convention to be held in Baltimore
IN December next.
Nhereupon, on motion of Alex. Jordan.
the following gentlemen were appointed
Vol Stepen Wright, Jos II Robertson. DR.
francis Mallory. T Cohen, Edward Della
ny, and III Woods
fesoteed, That we do approve Of the no
mination by the Richmond Meeting Of Char
MAN JOHNSON and ROBERT SrAxARp, Fsars
as delegates on behalf OF the state al large
Resotred, That Committee of Vigilance
ana ,lorrespondenceb be appointed, consisting
OF MY iour persons, with authority to the
Chairman, to act on all matters with the
consent oil any four thereof
Nhereupon the following gentlemen were
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29
QUERIST.

The great source q Pauperism The Pro
videnee American makes the following, a
mong other remarks, on the causes of pau
persm BY the returns this year from the
interchangeable Medical Board OF the Dexter
Asylum IN Providence, we have the melan.
choly and striking fact, fully authenticated,
that out OF 1916 adults admitted to the Asy.
lum the past year, who have come under the
observations Of the attending ply sicians, nine
ty-elGht were Incorporate persons, being five
slxths of all the adults who had been direct
ly reduced TO poverty and disease, by the
use OF ardent spiritsl And what made them
Incorporate? They were not born so: they
did not become so in a day, week, or
month What but the habi Of temperate
drinking. with the facilities offered all about
The town for indulging in the habit, has done
thiso
OF the other inmates Of that Asylum, how
many, who are themselves temperate, hate
been reduced 10 panperism by Incorporate
husbands and parents?
Thus we find, that five sixths Of the ex-
pense Of supporting the poor in this town,
bout $4,000. annual expenditures have then
direct origin IN drinking ardent spirits Th,
| town receives for licences, about 200, an,
expends $4,000 for the support Of the drunk
/ ards, besides the utter and entire loss OF 5,
| many individuals, who but Tor Run, woul,
| be useful members of society.
We also learn another striking fact, from
the report Oh the Condition Of the Asylum
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

Hest Chester, Pa. Sept 2l.-Mr. Jesse
James, OF West town, brought to the Office
last Saturday, cucumber, SO large, that a
string passed round end wise, measured %
inches-g give IA inches for its length; in cir
conference ii measured l3 inches. II was
remarkably handsome in shape
lady too, Lydia Mercer, of West town.
has been pleased to send us specimen of o
Mons. remarkably fine One measured l2a
inches round, the loose outer coat having
tecn taken off We never saw finer The
Weatheriield ladies could not beat them -
Rec0yd
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 90. 1881.

The LGdy's Book We have received the
September number Of this highly interesting
and valuable publication-we copy the follow
ing notice of il from the Philadelphia United
States Gazette, whose editors possess a hep
by faculty in the art of judicious commenda-
ton, which few Of their contemporaries can
equal, and we feel assured none can excel.
In speaking o! the September number of the
Lady's Book they remark:
"Messrs Cooley & Co. have issued the Sep
tember number Of the Lady's Book, with new
engravings. &c. We lift up our voice and
pen against the work; the present number is
worse than the preceding one; that we made
out to read, but dtiswe scarcely reached home
with, before the "woman kind" laid violent
hands upon it, and having detained il half
day. yielded to the solicitations OF some
neighbors to lend it by way CT trial. We
give il up, and set our hearts upon another
work that nobody wants to bosvo,o. aud the
ladies only beg for curling paper. The La
pY's Book contains pictures that the young
women look at to see il they were taken for
them, or whether they are likely to be mista-
Ken for the pictures II contains stories that
keep them reading when they should be a
broad showing their new bonnets and silk
hose, which cost SO much; it contains rules
for needle work, so clear that the teachers
complain; and the whole work is got up with
so much taste and talent, and is consequent
~ so well patronzed by the ladies', that
Nlessrs Cooley s. Co. are in danger of being
lifted up by their success, and Of considering
MS, daily drudges, Of little account-there
fore we condemn the Lady's Book, and hope
that no one who values careless composition,
dull selection, coarse engravngs and bad
printing, will think of patronzug the work.
For the Ladys Book has none of those quail
fcationsn
We are requested by A w McDoNALp.
Esq who has just received the appointment
OF Superintendent of the North Western
Turnpike Road. TO apprise the public, that
as soon as he is furnished by the PRINCIPAL
Engineer with the necessary specifications.
he viii advertise for proposals, for the con.
struction OF the first section of the road.
South BRUNCH LdeiIigeacer
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

The Grand Duke Constantine The hon
Durable manner in which this Prince adhered
to his cnsagemeRtwith the late Emperor Al
exaRder, and relnquished in favor of his
younger brother the ArchGuke Nicholas. his
natural claim upon the succession 10 The
Grown OF all the Russas. should not be lost
sight OF, IN balancing his good and bad quail
''ies. His Highness died in the fifty second
year OF age, and by his marriage with a Prn.
cess oil Sake Coburg, contracted at the ear.
~ age of seventeen and dissol, ed about ele
ven years back. was brother in law to King
Leopold Within six weeks after this divorce.
he gave his hand TO the Countess of Crud
zinska, whom the Emperor Alexander crea
ted Princess of Lowicz There is no issue
from either marriage
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

wa: that out of ten deaths. the past wear. n,
the males and two females.
The statistics of intcmperance. presented
under Our immediate observation, with An &C
euracy that cannot be doubt, d. furnish con
elusive evidence Of the correctness or the ar
grega'e estimate throughout the country. of
pauperism and death, rcsultin. from intem-
perance.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

The awful hurricane at Barbados occurred
on the night Of the 10th August The late
gale at New Orleans commenced on the
morning of the 10th of August The strange
appearance of the Sun and moon, as noticed
on the 10th were observed on the ,lh, I2th,
18th and l4th Of the same month. These
singular phenomena were seen at great dis
tances, South and North on this Continent.
Is there any necessary conDexion between
the remarkable appearance oil the atmosphere
at that time, and the hurricane in question:
Ii SO, in what does it consist?
0JJERIST
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

Progress Of crime IN fondua--I had the
opportunity of strictly examining more than
a hundred thieves, between eight aud four
teen years. as TO the immediate cause of their
becoming thieves, and in nineteen cases out
OF twenty, It appeared that the boy had not
committed his first crime spontaneously, but
bad been persuaded to commence the career
OF thieving by persons whose business is TO
practice this kind of seduction. The most
numerous class of such seducers consists of
experienced thieves, both men and boys who
look out for boys not criminal, 10 which they
represent the life of thiel as Astounding in
pleasure -Ed,oard GibJoa UaLefeld's Facts
relating 10 the Punishment Of Death.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

On motion OF A JORDAN, ESQ.
Resotced, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the papers of the
Borough, and in the Richmond Wing.
STEPHEN WRIGHT, Chmm
FRANeIs MALLORY, Sec '4v
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29


Singular CiGnn.-Iu st John, N. B ma.
per oi the 10Th inst. we find strange docu
ment, being no less than a claim made by the
present Earl Of Stirling and Dovan, as pro
prietor and hereditary lieutenant of all Nova
Scotia. &c. lit amounts even to a claim OF
Sovereignty the provinces of New Bruins
wick, Nova Scotia, SIC. In a circular emit.
tied Address 70 the Public Authorities, to
the Land Sestiers. Inhabitants, and all others
whom II may concern. in all the Anglo Scot
tlsh Colony of Nova Scotia, including New
Brunswick, &C." the Earl of Stirling and Do
van claims, tina; the first settlement of the
Colony was made by his ancestor Sir William
Alexander, who was afterwards created Ear!
OF stuling-that he bad grant OF the whole
country from King James the 9th of Scot
land. ny charter dated 10th Sept 1921.
VIII n was confirmed by Charles LIST, on I2,h
July, 1925, and these were ratified by the
Parliament of Scotland in 1858. The ad
dress touches on some Of the important points
OF the history of the country, which the Earl
states does not affect his rights Time will
soon show the validity OF this novel claim,
set up by the Earl OF Stirling and Dovan,
and show us how il is relished by the Nova
Scotians.-.N. Y. .Nercn,tiie .ldveriiser.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

From Janlaica.-Privste letters from ia
malca, received at New York via Norfolk.
s'ate mat The negroes ON the principal es-
tates 10 the parish of Manchester had re-
FUSED 10 work, and that the general feeling
among tne negroes throughout the island
was that they are all to he free in October
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

The following paragraph appeared in the
London Times so long ago as January. 1894.
IL is curious document.
.Mr. Grey Should this young Hotspur
really join the Administration, he will effect
noble REFORM and still have il in his power to
prove real friend TO the people, There
are not fuany men who can look back upon
81 years of their public career and exhibit
such manly consistency as Lord Grey.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

sNs'c Jersey Etecs,oa,-The election for
members Of the Legislature takes place in
New jersey on the Iih and 18th psoxlmo.
he Legislature appoint The Governor annu-
lily. and nearly all other officers oflhe state
government at stated periods Sherins are
elected by The yeiers 10 the respective coun-
ties, annually, ont custom has settled the
practlce Of suffering sierifis 10 remain in of
ice three years, nnless befose the expiration
OF that time they manifest 10 their conduct
GOOD and sufficient cause of unwoFthness Of
public trust.
gg-.h@gtG'ld election, lakes Place Is,uondsy.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-09-29

Chotera-The larger cite. are providing
guards by quarantine, &C. against the intro
duction Of this fatal disease into this conntrv
This is prudent; il is right, but if as it seems
TO US, the cholera is in the form in which Il
has entered Europe, an epidemic. such regu-
lations viii prove Of little service. If The
same circumstances to promote or excite the
disease exist IN this country as doubtless cx-
lst m Europe, II will, in sone understandable
way, make ITS appearance here, just like the
influenza, which travelled in i wonderful
short time over the earth. few years since.
---.Ne,o iarea .ddperfiser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
;. BIZ The Work is the .7rtist kno,yn. y

n j. SALVETAT returns his thanks to the pub;.
L for the very liberal encouragement which he b,,
received, and informs them that he still continues 10
conduct the Dyeing and Securing latter not s.,
the plan pursued by Chairmakers. but executed aie,
the manner of an artist long experienced in his bus,
ness. Those who may favor him with their custom
may rest assured that no pains shall be spared to rem
der complete satisfaction in the work done by him,
Silk, cotton, woolen, thread and lace dyed any co
or that may be desired, at the shortest notice; and
colors warranted to remain permanent Merino shawl,
beached perfectly white, the slightest injury
to the borders
Two apprentices, from II TO 10 years of age, will
be tasen tn the above business. None need apply
but those who can come we'll recommended.
he subscriber continues to keep an assortment Of
the choicest Mines. fhis own importation. viz: Cham
p.igne, Cisret, Vim Blanc de Grave, Old Port and
Madeira; ALSO Loudon Porter, IIibbert's Brown Stout
Alban. Philadelphia, Georgetown and Alexandra Ale
and Porter. bottled Crab Cider and good strong Vi
negar; superior Velvet Bo,tling Corks. Also, Min,
w alter and Rose wxter for sale rs above.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
New Fall Goods.

gHyEhsve received by packets President and George
w Town, from Philadelphia and New York, part OF
our FALL STOCK; which enables US to offer, on II.
bersl terms:
London super blue, black, olive, green, brown and
mixed cloths
Pelisse cloths cassimeres and satinests
Blankets and Aannels, plaiuand printed baizes
Merino and common circassians
Bombaznes and bombazetts
Valencia, swansdown and toilinet vestlngs
Scotch and English plaids; plain and Pld cambists
Italian lustrings and gros de Naples
Satin levantine senchews and sarsnets,
44and 5 4 modes; satns and horences
Italian and French grapes; pongee 49,
Merino scarfs shaws and hdkfs, some extra quailty
Plain white merino shawls, neat article
Thibet, barage and silk handkerchieis
English and India bandannoes
Italian and Barcelona cravatS
Plain and printed jaconet do
Irish table diaper. 81 to lO-4 =,
DO linens and sheetingsi blaek and brown iioiano
Twilled sacking; burlaps and osnaburgs
general assortment OF
DOMESTIC COTTON GOODS;
consisting, in par, of
Tickings
Beached and brown sheetings and shirtngs
Fancy and furniture plaids.
Cotton osnaburgs, &C. &c
All of which have been selected by an experienced
dealer. SCOfi mhiIu..
oct 3 C0rner0J hWS dNu ItGyu. o,eeeo.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
Susav, Tea, Coffee, &c.

a & J. DOUGLAS have just received well select.
ID ed assortment Of
GROCERIES, Viz:
so hh,,s and t.erces sugar, of various qualities
IS hhds, tierces, and bbls molssses, of do
40 packages of teas, gunpowder, imperial snt
young hyson, of fine quality
5000 lbs loaf sugar, Of different numbers
20 bags best and common coffee
&aLT-Loose and in sacks
SPECS Embracing pepper, alspice, ginger,
cloves. uutmegs, cinnamon, mace, &c.
SPIRITS French brandy, Holland gin, Jamaica,
Antigua, snd New England rum.
EpiNfS Madeira, Lisbon, port, malaga, &c.; some
oil cIn very low priced.
DIES indigo, copperas, madden, logwood. fus,ic,
alum, &C
EPAOH SALTS ola superior quality
SNCFF-Leiper, Garrett, & Lorar's Msccabau
PAPER- Writing and wrapping; tobacco, starch,
mustard cheese fig blue, gunpowder, shot, bar lead,
birthstone salt petre, sc &C; the whole ofwhich they
will SELL wholesale and retail very moderate terms
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29

yHyIE subscriber respectfully informs his trends anu
i the public, that he has removed hs eS'achs sn
next door to the Franklin House Hotel ,s" ,hs
below his old stand where he continues TO carry
Saddle, Harness x Trunk business,
IN I'LL IT'S TaRIOUS BRANCHES
He tenders his grateful acknowledgements 10 MS
friends and the public, for the liberal Pstrohs8e NC m
received from them; and begs leave to assure mem
that, with the aid of the best workmen ana an sl,
pie supply of the most choice Materials he win DC
able 70 render entire satisfaction to those VINO may
please to favor him with their business, either oy oruer
or personal application.
large assortment of the following articles, wholesale
and retail, on the most moderate terms:
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, best quality; stuff flaps
DO do do PLAIN
DO do common do
Ladies' do best and common
plated and steel bitted brides, of various kinds
Plated and steel.mounted martlngaies
saddle.bago Of the latest fashion. and common
Veisses and carpet travelling bags
Plated mounted carriage harness
Bras. and japan mounted gig harness
Plated, brass, and japanned'mounted carryai. har
Wagon, cart and dray harness
Fire buckets and halters
And also general assortment OF
EIeyant Hurd Leuther Travelling Trunks
And great variety of
THE BEST GIG s. RIDING WHIPS
Plated stee! and brass spurs
PLATED steel and brass bride bits and stirrurs
Saddetrees and buckskins, assorted
Buffalo skin saddle covers
Old saddles neatly covered with hog, DUCK, anu I'LL
skim and quilted at shortest notice.
Old saddles harness. and trunks of all kinds repair.
ed at the shortest notice.
sept so JAMES FhNSANi.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
CERTIEICATES.

The following communication addressed to the pro
prietor of Judkin's Ointment from the Hon John Ia
i;lfcrro, member of Congress, is highly interesting
The gratutous manner IN which it is made sxno'ts
feelings of no ordinary character towerds suffering I'M
manity, and is certainly well deserving of public az
tention:
WASHINGTON, Jan. ed, 1929
SHIT has been my wish for considerable TIM
to communicate TO you the good effect with which
have used the ointment invented by Mr. Judklhs,
and which I now understand i, made and sold BY
agentsappointcd by yourself have applied this ONT
ment during the last three years 10 species OF
llmour and wound, without failure to produce cure
in every instance consider 1t the most decided and
efficient remedy in all OF tumour, be the cause
what it may, and have found nothing 50 good Tor
wounds Of any description 1t may be proper to add
that the cure of tumour called White Swelling. gwen
over by the most distinguished physicians, US incurs
BILE, and which they decided would, without amputs
ton, prove fatal to the patient was under my nhme
date notice, effected by the of Judkns Ointment,
and the patient is in fine health-Hs limo affected
by the tumour being restored to perfect state OF
soundness. Also that the leg Of an aged man which
had been wounded, and exhibited one dreadfulIy III
cerated surface from the knee to the foot, and which,
for more than years. had been considered incnra
BILE; was eectually cured by the application OF Jud
kins' Ointment. fmention these two cases, which fell
under nv immediate notice and management, as de-
cded evidence IF the efficacy of this remedy in cases
of tumour and of ulcers. have experienced, as de
cdedly the good effect of this remedy in the cure OF
Felons and Of every species of fresh wound ltseems
to that any who will observe OH the operation
of this ointment must be satisfied as to its beneficial
effect I can with the utmost confidence recommend
the use of this valuable remedy
JOHN TALIAFERRo.
TO Mr.. Charles Hcrstons, Proprietary
of Judkins' Ointment, near Frede-
ricktown, hid. }
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-29
DIR. w. JUDKINS'
Patent Specific Ointment.
Sold. Wholesale and Retail. by EDW.4RD
SI.4BLER g. son, .7gepts, .4ler'a.

vTyUE above ointment IS Ill. rel the public as
safe and certain remedy for those OBSTINATE as
cases. some of which have so long bafied the ski "'
medical science:
LIST. White swellings of every descrip,o"'
Cd Sore legs and ulcers Of long standing
I'd schrrus or rlandular tumors, particular those
hardened tumors in womens breasts which often'lmes
terminate in liberated cancers
4tb; Felons, or what some people know by the name
of catarrhs, of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains of the joints.
9th Sprains and bruises of every description. or IN
whatever part situate
7th, letters of all kinds-in this complaint the pa
TENT in applying the ointment, must keep the part out
of water
9th. Chilbains or parts effected by frost.