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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06
ECONOMY AND SAGACfTY.

BY the Official Report of the Postmaster
General 1T appears that the expoases OF his
office, have exceeded its receipts during the
last year, upwards, OF $40, 600. Here is econ
for youi
e. BY the official Report of the Secretary
OF the Treasury, 1t appears that the expendi-
lures OF the Government have exceeded the
income, nearly half a million of dollars: the
first time, we believe, that sucha circumstance
has happened, since the Peace Of 1915! Here
IS more economy for god
81 BY the same official Report, il appears
that the expenditures OF the government The
last year. exceed the estimates Of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, in Lis Annual Report Of
is@9, nearly one million and half OF dollars
Here IS sagacity for you.
And yet, it WILL be recollected, that the
usual appropriations for Internal Improve
ment were loppsd off by the Presidents
Fetol Truly, the National Debt is in bad
way
Horrible Murder and con faagration!-we
have heared of an atrocious murder, COM
United IN Harbaughs Valley, in Frederick
county, last Thursday, which exceeds in de
praVlty any act OF a similar kind known in
Maryland man by the name of .Ns,sey.
his vile, father in-law. three children. and
youth living in the family, seven in all.
were deliberately put TO death in some way
unknown-and the house was fred about
nldnlght.-Ihe neishbors, at a considerable
distance, alarmed al seeing the flames. ar
rived too late TO extInguish them; but soon
enough to see the victims lying in different
parts Of the house, consuming with the build
ing. II is comectured that man. who had
Just left the l,enitentiary, and who had sworn
vengeance against the unfortunate family for
their agencyin convicting him of felony, was
the perpetrator of this deed of barbarity.
lie had been seen in the neghbcrhooa, and
suspicious were Immediately fixed on him.
- .Hagerst0lea Herald.
Dry Times Three travellers being near
y destitute of money, and all being very
thirsty, agreed TO put what little money they
had together, and purchase bottle OF wine
to drank; this done, they intcnded TO 'spsss
1t round :" One Of them. (who was destined
10 taste iirst) took il and drank the wholsl
exclainlng with broad stare of wonder aud
satisfaction, "Wa'utI dry"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06
hUNIiR AlR NfAMIl)

FESfiE subscriber takes this occasion of in
a forming the public that he has establish.
ell LUMBER YARD. at bis Landing on
the Potomac, whsr, he purposes keeping all
kinds OF building umbcrs. lie has at ures-
ent, $4,000 feet PINE FI.4.vh, from half
AN inch up TO two inches thick. Joists, Raft.
ers, S'c. and viii furnish TO order by being
presented with . hna. Also, ON hand. a GUAM
tty u STONE COAL, which will DO sold
ioyior cash, or in exchange Tor wheat ut a
lair market price.
ARCHIBALD SHEERER.
Falling Waters, june II. l5s0.--sI
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

An Irishman laid wager with fenow-
brick layer. that he could not carry him to
the top Of house in his bod. The wager
was lost. The wager was lost. The HiSer-
nian looked disconnected, and said, "Well,
you have carried me up safely, that's true e
nough; but about the third story, I ksi
hopes
The Presidents House was open, as usual.
on New Years Day, aud number OF his
fellow citizens called TO pay their respects to
the Chief Magistrate.--We are glad to learn
that be appears TO Toe IN good health.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06
LIST or i.EIlTER s

ID EMAINiNG in the Post ullice, in Mar
Z T. tinshurg, Va. on the LIST OF January.
1881, which. if not hlled BY the LIST OF K
pril next, s.ll Be sent TO tie General Post
Office as Dead Leltsrs
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

DISSOLUTION OF co PARTNERSHIP
.HE bu.lness heretofore conaeetcd in
q Gerraras town nndsr the lrm oil John
W. Stewart, s. Go. was dissolved by mutual
consent on the Ist day Of January last, all
persons Indebted in any manner to said con-
cern,will please call S make immediate pay
ment to said John w. Stewart, who is fully
authorised to settle s adjust all debts ia rela-
ton to late firm. NH. LONG,
JAMES L. ERSKINE,.
JOIN w. STEWART.
January 6, 1881
eg-Ihe business will be continued by the
subscriber at his well known stand in Ger
fards-town whore he viii be pleased TO sup
ply the old customers, and all those who may
favor him with call, on the most pleasing
terms. JOHN w. STEWART
Gerrards town, Jan 6.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

ESsARM FOR RENT--The Subscriber
IL will rent, for one or more years, the
Farm on which she at present resides. a.
bout miles from kiartinsburg, near Mount
Zion Church, It contains one hundred aud
sixty acres OF choice farming Land, large
quantity of tirstrate meadow. This Farm
IS now ia good order. on it is good Dwell
ing House, Kitchen, Smoke House, Corn
House. Barn, Stable, SC. tenant with
smali family, and under good character,
would be preferred.
ANN HEDGES.
January G, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

6g-festerday, the Henrico case was dis
cusstd before the Committee of Privileges
and Elections, by WIN. b -Chalnberlayne.
Esq who addressed the Memorial to the e.
gisiatnre; denying the eligibility OF Mr. b.
" Leigh, on the ground Of his residence in
the CITY OF Richmond, to represent Henrico
by MIR Leigh IN reply, and by members Of
the COMMITTEE. The Committee decided
that residence IN the City Of Richmond, did
not operate disqualification to represent the
County OF Henrico. The House has net yet
received the Report Of the Committec--ib.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

Mr. Middleton. late Minister from the u
S. to Russia, has arrived at New York.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

VIRGINIA. Berkeley County, 10 ri.
At rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
County Court Of berkeley, on Monday
the Sd day Of January. 1881.
The Oyerseers Of the Poor. Ptigs
Harry Watkins, Robert Johnson, Henry
Payne, and john Davenport. DJ Is.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, Harry Watkins not having
entered his anpearanee, and given security
according 10 i6e act of Assembly and the
rules OF this court, and il appearing to the
satisfaction of this court, that the defendant,
Harry Watkins, is not an l''habitant Of this
Commonwealth II Is ordered, that he do
appear on the I'd Monday in March next, to
answer the bill OF lie compliments, & thAt a
COPY of this order be puhlished in the Mar
tinsburg Gazette for two months s'ccessively,
and posted at the door Of the Court house Of
This county. A copy.-.reste,
JOHN STROIHER. q. Il. C..
January 8, 1881.
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Dice.

DIED.
On Friday evening last, PHILIP CLARE
NADENBOUSCH, son Of Philip MAIDEN
bousch, Esq Of tbs county. in The nth year
of his age lie was a young man Of consi
derab &c promise, and much respected by all
who knew him
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-06

The West India Ports are NOTyet open
ed to OUR vessels Or ports are open to
British vessels by the Presidents Pfoclama
ton" So says the HarIisbursh intelligen
Ger and whe can deny the faeti
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-12-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Fridap Nop 25-AccOunts presented-By Mir Cook, that of John Taylor, sheriff of Butler county: By Mir SwINK, that of Henry Norwood, sheriff of Jackson county: By MT HALL, of B. that of Joseph Hall, sheriff of Baldwin county: By MT HAYS. that of Asa Hammond.
 Petitions preseneed-By Mir PAYNE, that of Dan ie Ramsey praying to be divorced from his wife Margaret: By Mir ToULMAN, that of Simeon Audry praying the emancipation of his son, Romeo.
 BiHS sintroduced-By Mir HARRIS, to authorize Covington Edmondson to emancpate certain slave: By Mir HARRIS, to change the names of, and to render legitimate, certain persons therein named: : By Mir M'REA, to provide for the support of the paupers of Franklin county: By MT MVAY, to au- thorize Richard Darby to emancipate certaln slave: By Mir AcKLEN, for the relief of certain purchasers of the 14th section, in tOwnship2 range east of the basis meridian, in the Land District of Huntsville: By Mir HUGELY, to auborIze the ad- mnstrators of James Ringstaff, late of Lowndes county, deceased to make titles to certain lands: By Mir RIDDLE, supplementary to an act appointing commissioners to establish the line between the counties of Tuscaloosa. Greene, and Pickens, ap- proved, Jan. 20 1880: By Mir SAUNDERS, of Dallas, to authorize William Taylor, administrator, and F. lizabeth Bolles, administratrlx of Eben M Bolles, deceased, to sell real estate: By Mir HICKMAN, for the relief of certain occupants of lands in the coun- ties of Morgan and Madison: By MT SAUNDERS, of l.. for the support of paupers: By MT BAKER, for the relief of Sterling E. Harrison: By Mir RATHER, to amend an act to raise for the support of go- vernment: By Mir HUBBARD to provide for, and set apart a special fund for the estabshmenof prepara- tory schools in each county in the State By MT ER- WIN, to authorize the appointment of commissioners to take the acknow wledgement of deeds and instru- mens writing, and ;he dispositions ofwitnesses out of the State: By Mir HUBBARD to regulate the lees ofthc Clerk and Attorneys tn" Supreme Court: By Mir WILKINSON, to change the times of holding the County Courts of Clarke county By MT LOCK HART, to change the name of certain person there in named: By MT FoNrAINE, to exempt physicians
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-12-03

Be il Merefore resolued, That upon view of the whole conduct of the present Chief Ma gistrate of the United States, this General As sembly sees nothing to change their opinion heretofore expressed upon this subject
 .and Dc H further resotUed, That while we would not disparage any member of the late Cabinet, we have the most unmolested conf dence in the Statesmen whom our President has recently called to his aid, in the adminis- tration of the Government.
 Resolved, That this General Assembly con sider it important, and for the best interest of the country, that our present Chief Magistrate be reelected and that we will use all fair md honorable means to promote the reelection of ANDREW JACKSON to the office of the Presi- dent of the United States.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-12-03

MT LANE introduced the following preamble and resolutions, which, on motion of Mir PAUL, was laid on the table, and 100 copies ordered to be printed.
 WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Alabama did, at the lastsession there of, pass resolutions approving of the general course of the present Chief Magistrate of the United States, in which they not only recom- mended him for reelection, but declared that their confidence in his capacity to discharge the duties of the high office he now holds "was increased, instead of being diminished. Such it is presumed is the sentiment ofths General Assembly; and to the end, that our views on this subject may be properly understood, we declare that no circumstance has occurred since the last session of this body, which has the least tendency to diminish the confidence heretofore expressed in the frmness, patriot ism, and capacity of ANDREW JACKSON to preside over these United States. This Legislature, in the contemplation of the great benefits which have resulted to the country, from the course pursued in the main by our Chief Magistrate, lose sight of, altogether, and will not stoop to inquire what produced the dissolution of his former Cabinet; or from whence the discord which it is evident existed amongst the members of it proceeded. It is sufficient for this body, without casting re- fieCtions on any one, to know that discord and confusion did reign in the late Cabinet, to such an extent as not only to justify, but to render its dissolution necessary and proper; for it is very evident, that without unity of feeling and of action, no administration could successfully conduct the concerns of this Go vernment-
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
FRESH AND CHEAP CLoTHING G
 Just reecired per steamboat O'Hara.
ID. KEENAN,.

tdan-street, directly opposite the State Bank,) INFORMS his friends and the public, that U he has just received direct from New York alarge portion of his summer stock, con sisting in part of the following articles, viz: Sup. Bombazne Frocks, Coatees and Pantaloons Sup. Circassian do do do
 Black Silk Velvet aud Valencia Vests,
 White and figured Marseilles do
 Sup. Bombazne Vests with velvetrolling collars New style figured Silk Vests,
 Extra fine White Drilling Pantaloons,
 Fine French Linen Jackets and Pantaloons. The above, with general assortment of Blue, Black. Brown and Olive BROCK & DRESS COATS, Scc. is offered for the inspection of his friends, and will be sold at very reduced prices. march16 50
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
VOLUME III....NUMBER 2s.
From the Florida Herala

On Ffgs.-I lad long ago heard. but with. out placing any confidence in it, that sono,. few of the Minorcan inhabitants of this civ were in possession of a secret in the use of o;i thataccelerated the ripcning of figs: with two Nlnds ot which, you know, our city abounds. and very fine ones; the large white, the ear- nest; and the large purple, the later.
 Last week found, that an old acouaint- ance ot mine, from up the Mediterranean, had anointed parcel of the white, quite small, green and hard, in order to prepare a dish for St John the Baptist's day, the twen- ty-fourth of the present month; and that she had done this in advance of only some seven 'or eight days.# This information, added to my own conviction of there existing won derful and wide spread affinity, but little known or even noticed, between oleaginous substances of all kinds, in both sound and decomposed state, and vegetable health, pro- gross and preservation, which had derived from the use of them on the bodies of trees Tn a rotted state as manures Sc. I went to work on the 21st, and with olive oil anointed the bud ends or crowns of about forty. as A trial. Some of themI slightly punctured in the centre of the crown, with blount point ed piece of stick, previous to applying the oil, for the purpose of giving larger dose.- This, think, brough them on lttIe faster.
 
 there is danger ofthe rain getting in and spoil. ing the fruit.
 The results were, that though had made the operation on the part of the tree which enjoys no sun after three o'clock, there was. on the second day, visible difference of size in favor of those that had been anointed forI had left on each small branch two or three figs untouched, the better to mark the pro- gross of the others. And on the seventh day l had plate of fine ripe figs at my break fast; while, on the whole tree, very large one, there is not one of what we call rare ripes; ncr any others attempting to start for maturity.
 Besides having our figs several weeks in an- ticipation, this affords another advantage. When this fruit has approached to the Stage of general ripenmg, we frequently have showery weather that destroys by rotting, or spells by rendering insipid large portion of them.
 l shall continue the experiment on oranges. pomegranates, peaches, 8lc. for believe the influence will be found, in greater or less degree, general. l have no doubt of all fluid or soft grease having the same effect; but it would not do to use those that are offensive to the taste or smell: With respect, your obe- dient servant. GEO. G. r. CLARKE.
 T have since ascertaned that she used hogs lard.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08

that those who attend only to the solids and
 the mere excitement, can never cure a single
 case of yellow fever that is really severe.-
 From the results of this plan of treatment,
 not only in their hands, but in those of Dr Stedman, of St Thomas', and MT Greatrex of Trinidad, it must be, as it deserves, gene rally adopted, Whilst these levers were con sidered diseases of the solids only, and treat cd as such, no efficient control could really be exercised over them. This is proposition the most determined 1ocalist cannot contro- vert. Wherever this treatment has been tri- cd, it's authors assure us that these hitherto terrible scourges have been disarmed of their terrors. That Drs Clanny and Stevens have merited we'll of science, there is no room toI doubt. Since the publication of Dr Clanny's
 lecture, this improvement in the treatment of fever has been much talked of; and one of our most popular lecturers, Dr Elliotson, speaks of it in the highest terms of praise.- Wetake thls opportunity of paying just tri bute to the merit of Dr Clanny's researches, and the rather, as his fame fer this valuable improvement in medicine is henceforward bound up in that of his partner in the inqui ry Dr Stevens.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
From the Token for Is32.
 STANZAS. On pie,cing the Asylum for the Dcaf and Dumb, at H17ffOrd Conn


 BY GRENvILLE MELLEN. And in thy silence his sentence. -Prometheus. There stand foreveri God will bear thee up While lesser things of earth shall pass away; So sure is Mercy still to crown the cup, The bitterest cup oshnman destiny! Joyi that flame in noble hearts is left, To light your shadowed path, ye stricken and beref. Holy retreat of the unspoted sou That nearest not the worlds loud tongue proclaim, Its tale of nothing OCT the maddning bowl Where Pride and Genius sink to Guilt and shame Thou shalt survive, glory to mankind, when weshail make our graves nor leave name behnd There is no noise of mirh within thy halls, Though the full flood of Life is rolling there. thousand tongues--but still no echo falls--- thousand prayers--but still no sound of prayerl thousand spirits there may melt to song, Though ts the hearts deep music silent but how strongI There is sound of mourning in thy halls, Though Sorrow there off lift her fearful eye; But living Stilin.ss along thy walls, Where ears are sentenced for eternity Oppressive Silence! where one feels alone, As if all souls from their mortality had fown God has sealed up his lips--all lips are still-- Has closed all ears, till sound itselfis OCT; And now discord wakes warning will, Or waves unhoy break on Passions shore, Peace is the watchword on this hallowed grovnd--- Religion speaks in silence eloquence around! O God! thy dispt nsatons cantell, Or human fralty dream how dark may be, Thy visitations us---for the spell That can unvei the Future, bides with Thee, Intby blue home, Thou unapproaehed and high One, and alone, in thy unehanging majesty! Yet these shall turn impassioned to the sky. ..l In deep, though voceess praise around thy throne, That they can grasp creation with the tye, And read the lines that teach them ts thine own We'll may ye glory in so proud a shrine, Whore virtue almost makes humanity divine!
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
NEW AND FASHIONABLE
 0ILWIrlsl1N9o
LUST received direct from New York, at AD COoK G k;LLlS' a Questionable Glotbtng Storf,

No. 4, Commercial Ro1p-Broddmay. A large and splendid assortment of gentle mems apparel of every description, such as superne Blue, Black Olive and Mkt Dress Goats superfine Blue, Olive and Mkt FrOck Coats. -Oyer-Coats, with and without Capes.
 Blue. Black, Drab and Mkt Cloth Pantatoons. Blue and Blaek Cloth, Plain and Figured Velvet, Mar
 seilles, Toilenett and Valeno.a Vesfs Linen, Cotton and Flannel Skirts
 Superior Handkerchief, Gloves and Cravats. Suspenders and Linen Collars.
 First quality Black and Drab Hats.
 Shoes, and great variety of gentlemens fancy
 articles.
 The above goods were madeup during the past summer, by their senior partner in New York, who has spared no pains or expense, in having them made of the best materials, and in the most fashionable style. Their friends and customers are invited to call and examine their assortment, as they are determined to sell as low as any other House in the State, if not lower.
 Also, just received, a handsome supply of Blue, Black, Olive, Steel-Mixt and Brown CLOTHS, which will enable them to make up to order, at the shortest notice, as they have now in their employ number of the best workmen.
 tF Gentlemen's Travelling Bags, Um- brellas, Cloaks, Slc SSc. nov19 33
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
StapIg anu .5eai1cp GSooos.

A great variety of Calicoes, Ginghams, Mus lins ald'Prints Dimities, Diapers, Sheetings, Flannels, Battistes, sup. blue Broad Clothes, Bombazetts, Circassans, Stripes, Nankins, Rouen Casimers, Muslin and Gingham Robes; a variety of Cotton, Silk and Fancy Hand kerchiefs; Cashmere, Silk and Cotton Shawls, Cambric and Silk Cravats; Canton and Italian Grapes, Tabby Velvets, Beavertines, Cordo- roys; French Linens, Cotton and Linen Drill ling, black Italian Lusting, and Florence Silks; Thread and Bobbinet Laces and Edg- ings; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk, Cotton anu w ui sued IIuss ai l,s,lT II lose; LadS ,. and Gentlemen's Beaver, Silk, Kid and Hoskin's Gloves; Scarfs, Retcules, Work Baskets; large assortment of Shell, Mock Shell, and Ivory Combs; great variety of Ribbons; Cologne Water; Fancy Snuff Boxes; Fancy Soap; Beads; Necklaces Waist Buckles 1; Cotton and Silk Umbrellas Mackanaw, Whitney, Duffle and Point Blankets; Feather Fans, Brads, Turkey Red Cotton; Foolscap, Pot and Letter Paper; States, Quills, Spelling Books and Paper Haneinps 2yc
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
Extract 0fa letter dated St PcteYsJurOh T,,I,, .

"The Cholera Morbus has taken most dreadful hold of us here. From the 27th ult, to.the 10th inst. there was 2850 cases, land du- ring the last three days certainly not less than 560 to 600 daily, with hardly single cure; and the physicians are of opinion that it will go on increasing through the warm months. l made mp my mind to quit the city and go down to Copenhagen; but now there will be possibility of this. A cutter is cruising on bornholm to prevent vessels coming nearer the shore than necessary, two Swedish bries to prevent landing on their coast, and no one is allowed to go on shore at the Sound. The a. bove date as to numbers attacked daily are from official reports and have no idea that they comprehend all who have fallen victims to the disease; for many sick have wished to conceal the fact from the public authorities, fearing an interference of the Police. We have reason to fear that the vessels which arr rive hereafter will beasubject to great deten- ton, tor nearly 20, 900 Russians, mostly labor CTS, have this week taken out passes to leave the city; the working Russians at Cronstadt, are so frightened that should not, at any mo- ment, be surprised to learn they refused to la Dor on board the ships.-It is dismal to walk the streets, which are comparatively desert ed: the Imperial family, the Cadets, and nearly all, who are masters of their own movements, having left the city. Every in divdual whom one meets, looks anxious as if expecting that his turn will come next; we are unwilling toleave our houses without com- pany."
 Another letter states that the cholera has attacked the shipping. The captain, second mate, and several seamen had died from the American ship Heroine; and one on board the Nye.