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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-02-07
leaving in the Treasury,
on the LIST of December.
last, a balance Of
S42,l52 AZ


3. The probable stale Of thereceipts
and disbursements, during iha
year which will end on the Goth
November, 1884, may be stated
as follows
Balance in the Treasury, first De-
cember, 1880, 42,l52 4S
Probable receipts 10 The year 1881,
126,O2o "a
los, l52 p
Probable disbursements for the same
period, 92,576 IS
Probable balance Oh the LIST Decem.
Der. 1881, S75,6O5 Ga
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

dy though unequalpreft. Cote sYeeniaiion--
disarrange your other business for the sake
of keeping great many sheep, just because
wool now brings good price, and you will
probably bring your great crop of wool to
market Just in time to catch lsss.-ffadsOn
N Z COL
The Boston Patriot states that the Sloop
Of War Peacock is ordered to be fitted out
Immediately, destined probably, for the East
Indies, in consequence Of the attack by the
Malays upon the ship Friendship, Of Salem.
Letters from Alexandra Of the beginning
Of Nav, mention the death of Captain Wood
fall. a gentleman who had been sent by the
African Society 10 explore the interior Of A.
frica. Capt. Woodfall was to have penetra-
ted Africa through Abysinia, and had arriv-
ed at Kourdefsn, in the last mentioned coun-
try, where death put stop to bis career.
StabJing-A letter from Murfreesboro',
v. G.. dated 25tb ult to the Telegraph. states,
that alteration took place there between Mr..
McLamara andMr. Dorch, about Eaton and
Jackson, which became very abusive, and
ended in McIamaras being stabbed with a
penknifs, which, it is thought, will termin-
ate his life.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18
TO THE CITIZENS OF MARTINS
BURG AND IFS VICINITY.

u no AM Il FlLtASk L.
FE7HE .Matmsb'yg Band have been unable
to collect all the Subscriptions made for
the payment of the Instruments used by the
Band--abeut thirty five or forty dollars is
still due from the Band for the purchase
money.
These instruments are the property of the
citizens--pu, chased by them-used by the
band gratultously for the entertainment Of
the citizens; the members it win be remem-
bered, receive nothing for their performances
on any occasion; they are happy 10 contri-
butte to the amusement and pleasure of their
friends without any demand of compensation,
and they have therefore no means Of paying
fer these Instruments except through the free
contributions of those who are wiling to en-
courage their humble efior n their attempts
10 improve themselves in music.
Those who have formerly subscribed, but
failed to pay are therefore respectfully ask
ed to pay their quotas to John Matthews,
(constable)
Our patrons generally are respectfully re-
quested to add their mite TO enable the sub
scriber to put an end to tbs constant duas
that are made upon him for the sum above
named.
a2-The subscription paper is at Mr.. Hog
nire's Store JOHN ii. BLONDELL.
On beh0!f Of lie Band.
August IL, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18
NOMINATION OF MIR CALHOUN.

The meeting at New York is represented
as having been large and respectable. The
leaders in it, were original Jackson men Of
some istinction.-These original Jackson
men, declare their wish IN bringing forward
Mr.. Calhoun, to be,to give dignity and iateli-
gence to the administration Of Public Affairs
Mr. Calhoun is thus put before the country
for the Presidency, and it is not to be boubt-
ed that his friends will Immediately and ex-
tensively, take measures to render the nom-
nation efficient. The separation between the
Calhoun and the Jackson Jacksonites, will in
a few weeks. be absolute and complete
How Mr. Calheuns expose will operate
whether as damper. or a stimulant, it is
too early to say.--Whig
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

NyEGRO. GIRL FOR SALE r or sale,
IN a NEGRO GIRL about IA years Of
age, capable of doing house work --She wHi
be sold low for cash, or exchanged Tor eOe
older, or sold on credit as may best SUI
the purchaser. For further particulars
Enquire Of the PRINTER.
June 23, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

F EATHER The subscriber takes oc-
E 4 casion 10 inform the pubic. that be has
taken possession Of the Tan Yard lately oc-
cupied by his father about one mile rem
Martinshurg. and that tie is Determined 10
devote his whole attention to The Iannrns
business; he has on hand and viii constantly
keep for sale q large supply Of sole aad tpp'
Leather. Catfshj,s Harness md other Lealher,
and viii retail the same at the Baltimore
prices He at all times, pays the hisnes'
pace for Hides and Skins Nantsi 10 pea'
chase. a few cords Chesnut Oak, Black OaN,
aud other Bark, Cor which he will pa, w
highest price. DANIEL NELLtA
Az usl s.f'JI.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

was convinced by his friends Of The ;-s-.
PrIety Of such a proceeding, and persuadss
to abandon il. This failure however. rapk,.1
in his bosom I'LL more plausible pretext -.
dismissIng them occurred The denial OF ~.
attempt, the failure In which really cau,sS
the dIsmissals. brought the whole matter b.
fore the public"
The London Courier observes-"War
unavoidable if Russia and Prussia persis,,
in opposing the enlightened views Of NOR.
liberal cabinets"
The plan of erecting silk establishment.
at Lowell, Massachusetts, and school 70,
instruction in the art of preparing silk, Ia.
been formed, and is urged in the Lew.a
Journal. ~
1t has been ascertained in London that n.
sale Of publications generally doubles on II.
prosecution OF the author.
We are pleased to learn that Messrs Carr,
fhe
autobiography Of The .4utho' Of Wacerh,. form.
ing the third volume of the Cabinet Library.
the popularity of which is already establish.
ed by LordLondsnderry' interesting solums
on the Campaigns of Germany and France
and the admirable Journal OF a Naturali.t
A sketch of his own life by an authsr Ike
Sir Walter Scott. must possess great .a,e.
rest Having seen some pertion of it, we
are satisfied that the expectations which i
may excite will net be disappointed.
.NatisaaL Gazette.
A Noble Deea On Monday after.
nosn about an hour before sunset, ia
the height of the North Easterly gal.
a sail beat capslzed, was seen fIsu
Nahant between the Graves aad Eawa
Bar. and two men we're distinctly seen
cinging for safety 10 the keel Of the
boat. Notwithstanding the sea ran We.
ry high. Mr.. johnson, the fisherman Of
toe Nahani, Hotel, disregarding the
entreates Of many who iRdeavered 10
ae'ain him from thus hazardipg bis own
life 10 a vain attempt TO save others, put
of alone in his "dorey, ''to succeur those
in distress, and after rowing nearly
tour miles. came up with the boat took
the two persons atfsisbted her and bro't
men and boat safely to Nahant. The
man whose lives we're thus providers
tally saved by TIE intrepid,ty ard skill
Of Mr.. johnson were named Pnil,ps.
They belonged to Philips Beach, and
bad been out fishing. when, 10 endea.
verins to return home the seat was Ups
set and they had been on her keel Tor
FOUR HOURS, and had given up all
hopes Of relief.
This noble and merit~risus action Of
Mr. johnson, deserves the highest prise
Some gentlemen at Nahant made him
presents, to signify their appreciation of
bis in'repidity: one gentleman gave him
$40. The subject will probably come to
notice OF the humane Seciety.-Boston
Pasrist.
RAGs.-A Vermont paper states, that
manufacturer of paper lately bought
lot of rags which were taken from
building where rewarded postmaster
kept bis office, and upon ass ring them
a letter was found postmarked Boston
June 1887" addressed 10 the Pes,mas-
ter Capot. VT" The letter was opened,
and found 10 contain deed Of lot OF
land with other important inias nation.
~ 7. Daily .Adrertiser.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18
OFF!-Secrstaries Livingston and Wood
barry, are On the wing fer the North.


barry, are on the wing fer the North.
g&Since the late developments at Wash
ingfon, says the Annapolis Republican, the
jackson cause in that District Of Maryland,
is abandoned as hopeless. Nearlr all the
Jackson candidates. for electors Of the Sc
nate. for seat in the Legislature, and for
Congress, have, one after another, declined
standing poll. ca ira' Ca ;rsi
Dr., SAMUEL J. CARR, Of the Treasury De.
rartment, has been appointed by the Pres-
dent, Consul oil the u: States for the Empire
Of Morocco.
9-Ihe first number of new semi week
ly paper, under the title of the PENNsYLvA-
MA VINO, was issued in Philadelphia en-
Saturday; il is edited by Stephen Simpson
and opposed TO the present Administration.
From the address of the editor, we extract
the following statement:
''It will be said in order to divert toe argu
gument from things TO persons, and from
generals TO particulars. that | an diSappoisa-
ted Of an Qtfre from President jackson. This
Is not true; but If IT were, ii could not inva-
lldfte the force Of reason. or destroy the ex-
istence of facts. II am disappointed, have
been disappointed by The friends Of Mr. Clay,
'cho rejected nig appointment IN the Senate.
The President did all that one man could do
for another. He laboured personally to pro-
mote my coniirmatnn. 1t engrosseo his wa
king tho ts, and disturbed his saunders by
dreams; so anxious, was he, that might he
confirmed! Surely personal feelings of evil
are not compatible with such excess offrend
ship Nay, he went further. Even after the
rejection of the Senata, he pursued means TO
commission me as Macy .1gasi. by wriling
to Tie Senator'S throughout the Union, 10 pro-
cure their promises, in anticipation. that if
Nominated by him, they would yield their
support. The affirmative answers of some
OF these Senators have seen, but in this
landable attempt 10 serve q friend, at the
peril even of his constitutional iunctions--he
failed. He could not command success, but
surely he deserUed to succeed!-I will not
pause to ask how he could venture to shake
of his Erectitiee responsibility Nay. he c.
ven went further than this. Judging that he
could not procure IA Senatorial confirmation,
the President proposed, through Major Lew
is, that should receive an appointment in
the CUSTOM House OF $500 per annum COR
the t.He being, with pledge of being APP
pointed Commissioner under the Treaty 10
adjust The claims on France; SO soon as that
shogid be concluded and ratified. As far,
then, as personal interest is concerned, every
consideration led me 10 support Gen Jack
son; and permit me TO remark that such Of
iers are not often made by Presidents, now
days, to tteir friends"
TheSW ashington Telegraph, Of Friday
last, puts the annexed question:
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

The Philadelphia Chronicle contains the
following extract Of letter dated London,
June 90, to a gentleman in that city:
THE prevalence Of the Cholera Morbus
on the continent, and other causes have caus-
ed very short supply Of WsoI in the Wool
Fair, lately held 10 Prussia; one third less
than last year The Berlin fair closedin tive
days, in consequence; circumstance never
before known. The contins manufac
turers bought largely, from actual want. Our
English buyers could not purchase to the ex
tent of their wants; and nothing Of any sort,
however inferior. could be had below two
shiIlings The old clips were exhausted on
the continent; and the same in this country.
Thus all are depending on this years clip; so
that we shall be badly supplied, whilst our
manufacturers are but very ssantly stocked,
with increasing wants"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

WooL-Has fallen and is falling. The
manufacturers have nearly their stock in 70,
the year. The farmers have been killing
their calves and raising, their lambs; so that
next year the quantity of Wool IN the market
will be great, and price hess, and SO on, till
the farmers call raising wool losing business
and give their sheep 10 The hogs. Then wool
viii Become scarce and the price viii raise,
and more sheep will be raised and The price
"lH come down again, and so on Indefinitely
1t will, however, he good business ON the
whole for those who elbow itsteadily aud in
dlcIously: as ali chat ii 5IDgs at the shearng
! floor, over % cents per 10. where sheep are
we'll managed, is clear profit Keep abou,
Is many sheep as your farm viii most cou-
lyenieniy maintain, and you viii have stea
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

From the South Branch LteLiigencer, .4ug Is.
We stop our press, to counteract the state
ment of Col Lucass charge against us, in a
handful which. is at present in circulation
in this county, which intimates that We
sighted his request in not publishing an an
swsT to the communication of "Aratps,"
which bad previously appeared in the Mar
tinsbnrg Gazette, and, was by request pub
lished in our paper few weeks since We
have no recollection Of such request, and
consider the insinuation ungentlemahly. As
ts the Cells own communication, 1t did not
come to hand until after we had closed our
columns on the day preceding our last pub
LEGATION
Tie Weather-1he wind set in from the
eastward on Saturday evening and has con
tInued to blow from that quarter ever since
Yesterday morulng it increased to a gale,
varying iIcm north east TO kst, attended du
ring the afternoon aud evening with very
heavy ram. Several vessels from Europe
succeeded In reaching port before the gale
! reached ljs height. Several packets are no
doubt row on the coast, waiting an opportu
! uity to run in. they are anxiously locked
for at the psesen, moment, as important in
telligence IS expected-N I. Ca. .lVg. 9.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

The New York Commercial Advertiser OBJ
serves Of the Anti Masonic party in the State
of New York:
"People we say again. mistake the charac
ter OF this anti masonic party. II is emphat
lcally party sai generis. No party before
was ever like it. Without an inch of fair 20
lltcal ground, that we can perceive, TO stand
upon, yet it grows and spreads with force
that is irresistible, and a rapidity that is ap.
palllng. Wherever it strikes root, like the
Canadian thistle, you cannot eXurpate it,"
The Washington Telegraph of Saturday
states the great political case, lrreslstIbly, thus:
~ he heads OF departments refused TO as
sociate with Mrs Eaton 1t was insinuated
10 the President that this refusal was com
binatlon to drive Maior Eaton ir ,nl the a.,
met, to injuie the President, TO promote the
views Of MIR Calhous, and to SANDER Mrs
Eaton as Mrs jackson had cen slandered
The General became enraged. and dclernin
ed 20 make the refractory members OF his
cabinet visit Mrs. Eaton or dismiss them
Afrr he found he should be compelled to a
dept the alternative sl dismiSsing then, he
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18
Extract Of letter dated Copenhagen, lat
June, 1881.

The whole trade il checked by the pro
gress Of the Cholera 10 the Baltic ports, in
consequence of which many orders are with
held; strict quarantine regulations are OBJ
served on our coast and ne symptom of the
disease has extended to these quarters, the
latest reports from Riga also state that the
evil was growing less malignant.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

TheSWashington Telegraph, Of Friday
last. puts the annexed question:
"Will the Globe deny that MIR n. P Trist,
Pr1Uote Secretary to the President, is the au-
thor OF communication, under the sigma
ture OF Virginian, assaiIing Messrs. Taze-
well and Tyler, aud published in the Rich
mond Enquirer"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

was convinced by his friends Of The is,..
priety Of such proceeding, and persuaS's
to abandon it. This failure however. rsnkl.s
in his bosom I'LL more plausible pretert =.
dismissing them occurred The denial Of ~.
attempt. the failure in which really cau,sS
the dismissals. brought the whole matter b.
fore the public"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-08-18

In the last Charlottesville Advocate, The
mas w. Gllmer, Esq announces his rein
punishment OF the proposition TO publish po-
lltIcal Journal in The City of Richmond, the
number OF subscribers according to which
the publication was to commence, not hav-
ing been produced.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16

animated to be less thanssix millions
II dollars. = believed in most. if
lhe'I stances, to have been the result Ut un-
so' N ." o.. ~f,rtune, involving in the ruin OF the
,'oIdao'T ,bs s~ureties required by the laws OF the
p~Incipn, -. Tn most cases the United States,
'HDsu of the existing priority acts nave Cd
~ y, ,be benefit of whatever property the dent
ni''u I'D At the time OF their insolvency LIN
NJ stances their general creditors nave re,
a1l = would be- willing 10 release them, II
''l''l' If the government did not render such
he ''i.T rt,eraliiy unwilling. By this means, a
an a'to of our fellow citizens. OF falr char
@ 'aJ negligence, aud qualified by their eA-
.dt' 1m' nromotc the prosperity OF the country,
e"Oa y r Ipd in their industry, and deprived OF
neP' Of providing for their families aud con-
W. &c., N the general stock OF labor.
ta,'u"7 o.nectfnllv submitted to the wisdom and
NJ e Congress-, whether the occasion 0t
.'a''o,i; national debt and relieving the bur-
''"a ,Le community at large; and where the
'Fu, ,mouut likely to be recovered Is not re-
. ;-.d for the public exiseucies; Is not also pro-
P,o, for living absolute relief TO those enter
P.5 ,a, men, who in times OF difficulty and need
PI',5ntrJ to enrich the public treasury. he
ol. Il If IN. total extinguishment OF the national
gr"" I'm n, a period of national rejoicing, and
' ~, n. properIv sisnalized by such an act
4 race to this unfortunate class Of our country
aya, ,oId Congress, however. desire 10 compel the
""an, Of any portion Of these debts, or TO dts
t.,"ioate among the objects of It's clemeney', 1t
"'%aGryed that a law Of greater scope than the
r,u.a"t, au,hori,lng an inquiry into the Facts and
J..harge Of the debtor. where there Is no fraud
-Gs Of without payment OF anyparticuiar amount
""J ,a,urning to each debtor a reasonable per
l"1,,g+ of me sun paid, Is recommended as ex-
,ellcat aud necessary.
tn secretary Of the Treasury also transmits
,re,m, from the Commissioner OF the General
i,,tOHce. shoaing the state Of the affairs of
-, branch Of the Department.
al which is respectfully submitted.
LOUIS M'LANE,
Secretary Of the Treasury,
r,r,,uRy DRpARrMExr, Dec. 9TH, 1851.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16
co G r f S S.

- tho Senate, on Wednesday, two messages
-. r,ce,yed from the President of the United
>,,s, hy Mr.. .louelson, his Secretary: the one
o,r,eyi6p the information called for by the reso-
,ioo, Of the 9Th instant, relative to the capture,
Induction. and imprisonment Of American ciu-
,,n, hy the British authorities OF New Bruins
ars; the other recommending that compensation
and Indemnity be made TO the master and crew
oa Spanish brig for their risk and losses IN hu-
name, rescuirg the crew Of an American vessel
lpm lire aud shipwreck. Several p%etiions and
memorials were presented, and the resolutions
offered on Tuesday BY NESTS. King, Moore, and
Gundy, were considered and adopted. The
senate adjourned at an early hour.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. McDut-
re, from the Committee of WAYS and Meaus,
reported bills for the relief of Henry X. Tucker;
Of Robertson aad Barnewell, and OF William J.
Quincy, and Charles E. Quincy. They were Sc
yeraIly read twice, committed to 4 Commute of
the Whole House, aud made the order of the day
for today. The consideration o4 Mr.. MERGERS
resolution for the appointment OF a standing com
mirtee on roads and canals was resumed, and the
subject was discussed until the close OF the hour
allotted to resolutions. Mr. SpeIght, Mr.. Double
daN. and Mr.. Mitchell, Of South Carolina, op-
posed the proposition, which was supported by
Mr. Mercer. A message was received from the
President recommending to the consideration OF
Congress the captain aud crew Of the Spanish
Grg, BY whose generous and heroic conduct up
wards Ut sixty American citizens were recently
rescued from the slip Minerva. when that vessel
Wa destroyed BY fire at sea. The communlca-
ion and accompanying documents on the subject
we're read, aud. on motion Of Mr.. Cambreleug,
referred to the Committee of Commerce. The
Speaker presented a communication from Peter
hpaceau, Esq. Of Philadelphia, on the subject
d he culture of silk, together with various spe-
1ueas % silk. Of American growth. They were
serel to the Committee on Agriculture: and
neHouse at two O'Clock, adjourned Telegraph.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16

On Wednesday, the 18th inst. after a linger-
ing illness, GusrAvus GIBSON. aged upwards of
60 years. The deceased was a free man Of CO.
Tor, and has long been iavorably known to the
people of Alexandria as an honest and respccta-
BILE citizen. His friends and acquaintance are
invited to attend his funeral this Afternoon, at S
o'clock, from his late residence on Cameron
street.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16
Geoege =. Mough

ERAS Just received a beautiful assortment of French
L and English mernos. viz scarlet, ciaret, tawn
brown, drsb, blue and black. merino circassisns.
green, scarlet, cIaret of various shades, brown. blues
and purple; common circassian, of most colors; black
and colored silks in great varietyi cord cainbrics for
lining, of all colors; fushings.. twilled kersevs, low
priced deyonshire ditto; plaiI and plain Ghse}s, &c.
suitable for servants; which. in addition to, those previ.
ously Oh hand, renders his assortment still very com
plete. IL mo 6-dotaeOot
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16
SHIP NEWS.
POET OF .sLEX.ahDRLa, On. c.

The schr Abigail, from Alexandria for Boston.
with loss of foresail, main boom, &c. was spoken
by the ship Florida. fur New York, in lat. SO so,
long. 20.
Fur into Norfolk, in distress, 10Th inst. Schr.
Leader, Winslow, from Nantucket, and 7 days
from Newpurt, bound tn Alexandria. Experlen-
ced yer, severe weather. during which was blown
off. and the morning previous to her arrival, in
going in. struck on Hog Island shoal, which
caused the vessel to leak badly.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16
Pocket AlmanGcs.

Pocket AlmanGcs.
1 Nd Ladies' and c. ntlemen's Pocket Remembran-
\ Ger, for 1882, with and without clasps and
American Quarterly Review, No. 20
Life and Times OF sir Walter Raleigh
Autobiography, of sir Walter Scott
Scenes in Scotland, with 48 engravings
Seasons, by Mary tsowitt
Forget menot, (English) for 1882
Ditto Juvenile do
:, inter's Wreath do
Ladies' Book, with upwards of 100 establishment
Atlantic Souvenir, Token. and Pearl for 1882
American Almanac. Por,er's Health Ainanac
Female Encyclopedias (Engiish)
Game Of Philadelphia on Cards. Chit Chat
Dissecrc cd Maps and Puzzles; and
A variety # new Prints and Drawings, &C &c.
Just received by ELIZA
doc 10 eOSt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-16
Selling off Cheap.
ROOTS AND o

@ ID EDISON, wishing to make q change IN his
-. business, Offers for sale
Ills whole stock of BOOTS IND Shoes,
at very reduced prices. those wanting either. at
whoiesal or retail have now an opportunity OF sup
plying themselves lower than ever before IN this m.r'
kct.
Al,hose having demands against me are requested
to present them; and those indebted are requested to
make immediate p .yment.
dec S-lu