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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05

Lord John Russell's bill for reform in
the British Parliament, was brought in on
Tuesday the LIST of March. The discussion
occupied until the Sth, when it was read a
6rst tine without division. "The PROPOSE
ton OF the Government goes far hey ond the
expectations OF every one; and MIR Hume,
MIR Hunt, and Mr. 0'Connell, admitted that
it was worthy Of their support On the other
hand, the owners Of boronghs, sirty of ,chich
are to be distianchised entirely. and forty SIC
to be reduced to one member each, are vehe-
meat il their opposition, and, in conjunction
With the altra-Tory party, were moving IIea-
ven and Earth to defeat ministers on the Sc
eond reading Of the bill. All the leading men
in the House Of Commons spaxe on the sub
jsst; among them, Mr.. Jeffrey for the first
time. The substance in this bill is, first, dis
franchising wholly or in part one hundred
and six boroughs; secondly, giving to Man
chester Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Hal
ifax, greenwich, Sunderland, Wolverhamp
ton, Devsnport-and to Tower Hamlets,
Einsbury, Mary le- bone, and Lambeth-ne
forming parts or suburbs of London and
Wsstminster-fUo members each; and to
stghfssn other towns, among them Whiteha
ven, South Shields, MaccesEeld, Kidder-
minister, Huddersfield, Bolton lie Moor, Chel-
--extending the right of voting to all males
OF full age, not subject to any legal incspa-
city, possessed Of real property of the year
Iy value of l0l.-(44 Ado )-or in cities, oc-
eupying for six months previously to an cleo
tlon, tenement of the same yearly value.
Poll lists are to be made out at stated times
before the election. and those oniy inscribed
on them. are to be permitted to vote. The
vote Is TO be AS now cln0 pOce
in the House Of Commons on the 18th the
Chancellor Of the Exchequer introduced his
proposition for reduction Of the duties on
European timber, and an increase of those
on timber from the American Colonies. AZ
Ter debate, chiefly confined to the Chan
cellor Lord Althorp. and Mr.. Atwood, who
opposed him, the question was taken andthe
result was
For MIR. Attwood's motion, that the chair
man do leave the chair, 2S6
Against it, 100
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05
Majority against Ministers,

Rare Specimens Of .4naPrican ,4ntiqaty-
Extract of letter from benjamin Harding,
Esq. to DR.. Mitchell, dated Missouri, March
l6, 1881:
RESPECTED Sir,-Permit me to commune
with you on the subject Of natural Atneri-
can relic of antiquity. 1t is the skeleton of
an Individual of the human race, measuring
nearly ten feet in length, which have disco
. .srea IN this western country. Should you
ties of the land. be pleased TO inform me
Iia.ins read 10 the public prints Of the last
year an oher by one of the learned societies
n oeileVe the Geographical, of Paris, in
rance OF lour hundred francs, for the
greatest remnant Of American ,ntiou;tv il
rs thoughthy many gentlemen that Ibis would
be entitled to it. Your opinion on the sub.
lect would be very desirable. Your, with
h'sh consideration, BENZ. HARDING
There were giants on the earth in those
eays."--Genesis, CHI. 1i, V. l.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05

The followingis the correspondence attea-
ding the resignation. (For Mr. Van Buren's
letter and the reply see last Gazetts) The
ls'eillgcncer remarks that MIR. Barry, Post
Master General, also rendered his resign.
tlon, which the President declined aeceptipr
and that DIR. Berrien, Attorney General. h.
absent in Georgia.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05
Washington, aprl l9h, 1881.

Sir: am gratified to find myself entirely
relieved, by the distinct explssations at the
interview to which you invited me, to-day,
from the uncertainty as to the object Of your
communication yesterday, which had re-
fcrred to in my note oflsst evening; and have
to make my Acknowledgements for the kind
ness with which you have expressed your sa-
tisfaction with the manner in which have
discharged the duties Of The station to whirL
you had thought proper to invite me, and
your conviction Of the public confidence in
my administration ofthe treasury de partnaens.
beg leave, however, to add, in nav own Jus
LITIGATION for not following the example of the
secretary Of state, and SECRETARY of war, in
making voluntary tender of the resignation
oil my Office, as ssOn as was acquainted
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05

Obadiah B. Brown, the "young clerk" in
the Post Office Department who ordered Sc
"innocent mistakes" by erasing MIR. Barrys
name and inserting Mr.. Bradleys is youth
Of 60 years Of age!
Duff Green asserts, that Amos Kendall is
the e6icsal editor of the Glebe, and that A
mos IS An &S.UNGRATEruL HYPocRITE 10
Gesd
N. B. Hr. Calhonn's casting vote in the
Senate confirmed Amos's appointment as 4th
Auditor. Verify this is retribution -Keatuc-
ky Reporter.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05
THE GAZETTE;
MAY 6, 1881.

sFTo obviate any "n,i,taks," we may now
remark that the name Of no gentleman will
be inserted in our regular list. of candidates,
without the proper authority for its appear
ance there. All subscribers can be announc-
ed gratis-non subscribers for one dollar each
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05

Part of the extensive cannon foundry o.
Maj. Clarke, several miles above Richmond
has been destroyed by fire; loss estimated a
10 to IL 900 dollars, and no insurance; it il
supposed to have originated from careless
ness Of the workmen leaving Ere on going
to breakfast.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-05


At meeting Of the members Of the Berke-
ley Light Infantry, assembled at the house
of William l.. Boak, on the evening OF the
goth April, Committee being appointed,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Rssolred, That the company greatly regret
the resignation of their much respected COM
mander Capt. KELLER, whose skill and mi
litary tactics they higly appreciate, and con.
sider him rarely surpassed as commander
Resolved, That they do return their sin
eere thanks to him for his great cxertion in
the organization and equipment Of the COM
rany. and the very excellent constitution
framed by him for their government, and the
respect with which he has ever honoured
them.
Resolved, That we highly approve of the
election Of Capt DANIEL II BRuNxER, (suc
eesssr Of Capt Keller,) we believe bis mill
tary capacities excellent, and have full assn
rance Of his becoming an ornament to our
eoHpany.
Re,olVed, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the Committee, and
published in the Martinsburg Gazette.
WILLIAM l.. BOAK,
JOHN SENCENDIVER, I Com.
MADISON MILLER. }
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09

Judges who may be elected V . .eo. q U. lI.o4sA,, nc .o,,.A.. ..Nso..ro Al Il.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09
.s,1. { .....s.s ss EsGg'll.g E. .E G.H.Eg Es sEg Xe.

.TEYHOMAS E. MALONE has establish E ed a SEMINARY at Little Rock for the insie1ction Of youth of both sexes.
 h the Male Departlne ent, Spelling, Read ing, Writing. and Arithmetic, will be taught at S per quarter.
 English Grammar, Geography, Rhetoric, Elocution, Geometry, Natural and Moral Philosophy, and Theoretic Chemistry, at S6 25 per quarter. Latin and Greek, at s7 50 per quarter.
 In the Female Department, which is un- der the direction of Miss MALONE. Read ing, Writing and Arithmetic will be taught at S5 per quarter.
 English Grammar, Geography, History Natural and Moral Philosophy, Drawing and Painting, at S6 9 per quarter.
 The exercises Of this institution wifi commence on the Ist Monday in January next,
 Having been assiduously engaged in teaching for twenty-one years, Mir. MA LONE hopes that he is not entirely inade- quate to the task of instructing youth, and he assures his patrons that no pains on his part shall be wanting
 Little Rock, Dec. 2sth. 1880. bty40
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09

$. :" wn4t F a4 -s..s,. and what was the appearance and extent -lAr tI
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09
ARKANSAS ADVOCATE.
October, 1833
GENERAL AssnMnLx.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

oef, 29--Ehe petition from Jackson county, praying for an addition to the low CT part of their county, the petition, from the same county praying for divorce; and tue petition from Monroe county pray ing for divorce; were referred to select committees.
 The bill 10 make an appropriation to defray, the expenses of the Territory Of Arkansas forthe years 1881, le32 and 1885, the bill for the relief of Creed Taylor; the bill dissoIying the bonds of matrimo- ny between Loritta and 8verton Piles; the bill amendatery to aB act concerning GiD-holders; the bill to regulate the col! lection of taxes on Military Bounty Lands; and the bill defining the qualification of electors in this Territory; were seYefatly read first time and ordered to a second
 reading.
 The memorial praying for an appropra- ton to open road from Clark .. II. to the erritorial line, ,inthe direction ofMon- roe, La. the bill to provide for the leasing
 the school lands within each tow wnship: the
 memorial for the removal of certain Indi-
 ans: and the memorial on the subject of salt springs: were severaliy read third time and PASSED.
 The bill to call in the Territorial scrip, and for other purposes: was recommitted to committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for Monday next. The bill amendatory to the laws in Gey- er's Digest, under tlIe head of small debts: was taken up and rejected. The bill for the relief of the Clerk of Jackson county: the bill for the relief of Mary Ann McSwiney: the bill better to define the boundary line between Inde- pendence and 1zard counties: the bill to incorporate the Baptist Church: the bill concerning suits on penal bonds, and oth- CT writings under seal; and the bill for
 the relief of K. c. Byrd: were seyeraIly read a second time, and ordered to third readug on Monday next. The memorial for an appropriation to open road lfroTn Jackson, Lawrence county, by gard Q. II to Fayetteville Washington county; vas read third time and PASSED.
 The memorial to remove the obstruc- tions to navigation in Red i1yer, was re- ferred to select committee.
 The bill supplementary to the several laws now in force concerning roads and highways; was laid upon the table.
 Enc bill to abolish tine County Courts. was read a second time, and laid upon the table.
 The bill regulating the mode of plain tifs' establishing their accounts to the amount of ten dollars was read a second time, and referred to select committee.
 The bill for the relief of Dickson P. Collins, and Eli Bell, of Crawford county: was Tejected.
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
 Oct. 2S-Sundry petitions were pre- sented, which were referred to select committees.
 The bill supplementary to the sever
 al laws regulating the militia of this Territory; the bill supplementary to the law defining the crime of maiming :; the bill to regulate the fees of sheriffs; :; the bill to chang the time ofholding the
 Circuit Court in and for the county off 1 Pulaski; the bill to alter the boundary
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09

within two yrrrs, from the passage of
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09
sL..T s3 EFEf. q.

TTy1iLIIAM TRIMBEE, Attoraey a1 w Law, will practice in tho Superior Court, at Little Rock, and in the counties of Clark, Helnpstead, and Lafayette, in the First Judicial Circuit, and Crittenden Philips, and Ghieot, in the tourth Judicial Circuit. He will also attend to the col iecting business throughout the Territory
 His residence, Washington, Hempstaad county, fA. r.
 July q, 1s30. I7-tfe.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09
Law Notice.

R. CRTTTENDEN S5 A. FOWLER, FE AFING associated themselves in the 9 n practice of the Law, will attend the courts of the Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Circuits, and the Superior Court at Little Rock.
 August 3l, l83l.-J4-23
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09

s'1 e. sVilu, or oss civ|
 G ..e... ]. ]
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09
Ie ED \ E'err.aE

10 HE subscriber respectfully informs = travellers and others, that he has es- tabllshed ferry on the Washita river, on tlfe upper road, leading from Little Rock, to Washington. Hempstead county. His rates of ferriage, are as follows For 2 horse wagon, $1 50 pro DO
 carriage, 50 Man and horse, 9 Loose horses, I21 He has new boats, and pledges himself that every attention shall be paid to those who call at his ferry.
 JESSE SCARBOROUGH Octo5ar 1881, 32-3-w
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-11-09

scat isCIce for oaIa county siian ne
 rnr1nund and nnrnlanentlv Incafed nn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
err Parley's Geogranhy
$50 Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, living near Upper
L Vile, Fsuquier County, Virginia. slave namei
INT HONK
known in and about Alexandria, ID C.. as Anthony
williams. He is about six feet in height and stoutiy
made; supposed to be about 48years old, but from the
badness on the crown of his head, looks oder ofcop
per complexion. cunning countensnce, and plausible
manner. Anthony left my farm in the vicinity of Up.
perve on the 3lst Of last March, with pass allowing
him to pass to and return from Fairfax Court House,
written four days from that date have reason to be-
Ieve that during his absence he procured pass in
tended for another slave named Daniel, authorizing
his passage to and return from Baltimore. within six
or eight days from the date thereof The date of said
pass was probably 81 april, 1891. White Chmneys,
Loudoun County, Va tits co"jectured from An,ho.
ny's former habits. (havng been sailor) that he has
made for Baltimore some other sea port, where lie
NAV have found employment on the wharf or on board
of some ship. II is possible that he may be employed
on The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The above reward will be paid for experimenting and
securing him SO that get him again, and all reason
able charges in addition for his delivery to me, at my
residence Upperville, Va. or TO Mr. John Lloyd.
Alexandra. H. C II is expected that any passes in
his possession his apprehension will be promptly
secured. CHARLES l.. POWELL.
go,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

from Gcorgetown. to point opposite the chain
bri,lge across the Potomac AbiIl, to that Ell
feet, readily received the sanction Of the House
of Representatives, but was lost IN the Senate,
through the delay occasoned by effort from with,
out, to amend some of its provisions. ltreserved
to the Company, the right to accept IT. or not;
and, as it did not pass, it may be exPed,enf Tor
the Stockholders. at the present General meet
ing, to determine upon the expedency OF renew
ing the application fol ITS passage to the next
Congress. To be concluded to-morro,D.]
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
VALUABLE STOCK OF
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
AT COST

lNOAKiY e VANDERVORT, intending to re.
y move from the District, will dispose Of their en-
tire stock of Fancy and Staple Goods, at FIRST
COST Families and merchants. wishing to obtain
goods upon very reasonable terms, will do well to call
and examine them. All Of their goods Of recent
importation. and purchased IN New York upon the
terms In their stock will be found
lsr.e assortment Of staple goods, which are well
worthy the attention ofhouse keepers, also full sup
ply of articles, calculated for gentlrmens and boys
summer clothing.
Washington, Is May, 1881 may l8-eo1m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
This Day Received,

I'M sale by VIM. II. MORRISON, olncy's schoo
- Geography and Atlas, 9Th edition
Fessenden's New American Gardener, 9Th edition
Hen,haw's Communicanis Guide
Tales of Travels in the North of Europe
Do do in Central Africa
Do do west ofthe Mississippi with numer
Gus engravings, by Solomon Bel late Keeper of the
Travelling Library, Province House Court, lsoston-
These volumes the first of series which are In
tended to supply to the children of the United States
an entertaining abstract of the most popular books
Travels which have lately appeared.
VIM. NJ NJ has also on sale,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
I.and for Sale.

Wishing remove w tst, SCH
fsvrY1 or exchange the land own adjoining the
Haas town of Providence, Fairfax Court house, We
t 49, upwards Of eight hundred acres,
there is about one hafin WOODS: the whole well wa.
tered and may be divided into four or more lots each
having tenements, wood, water and Cleared iand-the
soil can saw from experience, is easily improved by
plaster and clover It's deemed useless to say more,
as those inclined to purchase will view for themselves.
will take a less price for the land than the wood
alone would sell for at the selling price of 81 cord
standing payable one fourth in cash. negroes or good
paner and credit for the balance of one. two three
years, or any length of time not exceeding ten years
may be had on puactual payment of interest will
exchange for Lands in West Tennessee Arkansas, or
Missouri. All communications the subject must be
post paid, or they will not be attendedto.
NAV 20-faw2m ROBERT RATCLIFFE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

For the Benefit ofkte UtSR1W SUlmp Cdnd Cohpo"y'
Class 40. rs for 1881,
Will be drawn in Richmond on Friday, June IL.
CAPITAL PRIZE SIS 900
Tickets IS, halves 50; quarters %.
Union Canal Lottery Of Pennsylvania,
Glass No II Jr 1881,
will be drawn in Philadelphia on Saturday, Juue 10
HIGHEST CAPITALS:
/ prize of $4,000 prize OF $4,000
do of 1000 do of 5000
| do of 5000 SC. &c. &c.
Tickets $40; halves S: cuarters2 So; eighths IS
10 be had IN u variety Of numbers, a,
=. Ez. WHITE M,S
Lottery Office, Royaistrs,
~ ilr.lers from the country specially afforded to-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

Tar & Turpentine for saAe.
IonBBLS tar; do. turpentine: Received per
lou sloop Niagara, for sale by
june Is JOSIAH h. DAVIS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

rhc accounts received by the Freneh wv,
ment from the different Courts Of tuI0r
entirely pacific. There will be genera y, a,sl
ty throughout the Italian States Tor 'ne I'd
who were engaged in their political eoh'. .rN
and even Russia, BY the courier when ."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, living near Upper
L Vile, Fauquer County, Virginia, slave namel
ONT HOVY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17

Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to
the Legislature of Maryland being groundless
in every respect, recoi upon their authors, and
neither merit nor will receive reply, from this
Board.
BY yielding obedience to the late order of the
Chancellor of Maryland fixing the 18th of this
month for the trial of the case depending be-
tween the two Companies, the causes of mutual
recrimination between them will be removed;
the true interests of both, as we'll as of the pub
lie be promoted; and an opportunity afforded to
the friends of each, Of estimating, by standard
more correct than that of interest, the relative
propriety Of their conduct.
In this object, this Board will cordially unite
with the President and Directors of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company.
The President and Directors return from this
unpleasant topic to other interests of the Com
pany. which require notice in this Report:
With view to the preservation Of the Canal
from washes from the hills, above Georgetown,
across the road, which now constitutes its BERN
for considerable distance; and, to guard more
effectually, from danger, the traveller upon it,
and his property, the President and Directors,
having regard to the joint Interest of the Stock.
holders and the public, and in anticipation of the
wishes Of the Company, sought Of Congress per-
mission to convert into turnpike, in order tode-
fray the expense ofpaving and keeping IN repair,
so much of that road, as extends along the Canal,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-17
DRAU S THIS D.4Y.

Virginia State Lottery,
For the Benefit oftte DismA Stump Canal Company
Glass ho.1S for 1881,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-01
FROM wARRENToN
DANVILLE

FVNHIS Stage will leave Warrenton every Tuesday
IL and SATURDAY. at o'clock p. M arrive at Oxford
same day: Leave Oxfored every Wednesday and S,tur
day al O'Clock A. Nj. and arrive at Dsnvie at p M
same days. Leave DanvilIe every Monday and Thurs.
day at o'clock A. NJ. and arrive at Milton a, 8 A. NJ
and at Oxford same days; leave Oxford at o'clock
every Tuesday aud Saturday and arrive at Warren.
ton In time Cor passengers take the stage north to Pc
tersburg.
This route combines advantages and facilities
than most routes in the southern country; and for COM
fort and convenience is not surpassed Person, ira.
north enter the stage DsnvilIe either Monday or
Thursday at AM. arrive at Milton at o'clock and al
Warrenton next days In time for the stage going north.
ward and arrive at Petersburg Wednes day aud Satur.
day by O'Clock p. nj. Thus performing the route
OF III Miles In three days Price Of Fare through
$40 o. aud arrive In in six days from Dan.
vile or Milton. Persons travelling south can leave Pc.
tersburg every Monday and Thursday and arrive AT
WeIrenton mex. days in time to take the stage or Milton
or DanvilIe.
This line intersects Warrenton the ain dailv line
running North or South. IL also meets thu Norfolk
line uia esboroush and Halifax N. C. Persons
travelling north, who do not wish 20 Oh Peters
burg, can in this ine Norfolk and there the
Seam Boats, direct to Washin ston City, aImore &c
This line also meets al Oxford a stage from R.leigh-
AZ Milton IL also intersecs the stage line from FEEDER
cksburg, Va, to Powelton Georgia And at Danvil
meets with line OF stages from Lynchburg Va aud
another from Salem n. C. twice a week. which extends
Ola Morganion, Brndietown, Greenville, SC. to the
south.
The Proprietor pledges himself to keep comfortable
Coaches. nrs rate teams, sober and steady drivers
aud by these means hopes obtain share of patron
age.
Passage from Warrenton TO Danviile SIS co. All bag
Pgage and arceIs at the risk OF the owners
February "a. 94.-w6w JAMES w. JEFFREYS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-01

a JOHANNA will stand the ensuing season at INV
w Farm, nine miles from Richmond, directly on
the Stage road leading from that place 10 Fredericks
burg, and Known as Half Sink.
II 10 not saying too much, (or submit II TO the can.
dour OF every gentleman acquainted with the facts to
sustain me In the assorton) when sy that his colts
are universally acknowledged, to possess as much size
strength sod beauty, any colts that have ever been
produced by any horse 10 Virginia. know seve-
rail- that cannot be purchased for lees than seven or
eight hundred dollars; aud have, myself been offer.
ed 81 900 for one at year oldhs estimate NJ which
they held by their owners take 10 be tho strong
est recommendation that can be offered 10 behalf Of
untried colts.
The sssson will commence on the 18th Of Februa
~, and terminate the let OF July Terms a. here.
'oore Fifty Dollars TO be discharged by tho payment
Of Tbiryhve, at any time during the season Sixty
Dollars insursnee Ons Dollar 20 The Groom, which
s expected, either when the mare is brought or taken
away.
Extensive pastures provided, snd fed reg.
uisrly, unless Otherwise directed, al IS cents a day
Gepilemeo who cent mares last year, by ibe season
70 Johanna, that did not prove 10 iosl, Qf any here
oe) are informed hat they be sent again; and no
ebge made tor the services Of the Horss unless thsy
should prove Ia foal or 10 ohsr words tbs mares viii
% insured o. the price OF the season.
Jan. IS T7-aswsw JOHN M. BoTTs