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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

HH ERRING AND MACkAREL.--No l
n n Susquehanna Herring and Boston Bay
Mackarel for sale By
HOGMIRE 4 BOYD.
June 8, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

WOOL.--Wc wish to purchase wool Of
w different qualities, for which we will
pay liberal price. HOGMlRE & BOYD.
june 8, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

We learn that the Postmaster General has
directed that the mail from Boonsborough,
Md, to Winchester ui0 this place. shall after
the list of July next, be carried in four horse
Post Coaches, three times week during the
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

VIRGINIA, to wA:
At rules held ia the Clerks Office or the
County Court Of Berkeley, on Mond ay the
Cd day Of May, 1881.
John SA'mp, plaintiff
Morgan Gibbons, defendmt
In CHANcERY.
EsHE defendant Morgan Gibbons not bav-
b ing entered hisappearance, and given
security according to the act Of Assembly
and the rules of this court, and it appeariar
to the satisfaction of-this court, that the de.
PENDANT Morgan Gibbons IS net an inhabitant
Of this Commonwealth, IN Is ordered, That
the said defendant doappear or. the ed Mon
day July next, to answer the bin ef the plain
Tiff, and that copy Of this order be inserted
in the Martinsburg Gazette for two months
SUCCESSFULLY, and posted at the door Of tia.
courthouse Of this county.
"A copy -Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, CHS.
May 5, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

MCCORMICK MOULDBOARDS lust
AVE- received and for sale by
HOGMiRE & BOYD.
June 9th, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

TT asst NOTICE subscriber being
EA compelled to remove this fall, hereby 10.
yites his customers, particularly those who
know themselves indebted to him, to calland
close their accounts Immediately. as those to
whom he is indebted need no invitation, they
always make their appearance quite readily
Longer indulgence win not be given.
The public 'sob't serv't,
&C. DEVEENEY.
Murtins5uYg, June I6, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

GSOWS AND CALVES FOR SALE
" The subscriber has several valuable
MICH COWS and C.aLYES for sale,
which will be sold low for cash or on a short
credit. CHARLES ORRICK.
June 2, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

VA SKESPASSEKS BEWAKEI--Having
q sustained much injury from persons un-
lawfully trespassing upon the lands Of the
subscriber on Opequon creek, has determin
ed him to put stop to the. sams--therefore
all persons in future, who may be found fish
ing, fowling. or otherwise trespassing on the
same, may, certainly. expect to have the law
put in full force against them
June ?, 1885,; VIM GORREIL.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

liarkley, the murderer of the Newey fami-
y fs to be executed on Friday the oath inst
a. EreaeEiektOwn, Md.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
OUR GRAND CANAL.

We have at length had an opportunity Of pls
sing up the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, a
far as the Great Falls of the Potomac, BEN!
more than half of the distance that it is now o.
vigabe. What We have seen of it has filled q
with admiration Of the grandeur of the ents1
prize, and the boldness and skill with which
has so far been carried into execution ltet1
hibits indeed one of the nOblest conquests ti1
we can imagine Of art ober nature. The crag|
rocks have been subdued, and the valleys Ilt'a|
up, to form a commodious passage for the traI'|
Of mans industry to the markets of the world-|
1t is impossible for any thinking man to look \
this wonderful work, and in imagination top
sue it along its progress to its termination, "I
out deep conviction cfthe important polItlcaI !,
we'll as social benefits which may be anuePaa'
from it Let him then consider that three year
ago the Fl ST contract for the construction o. 'D'
work had not been entered into, and he canhnS
ly credit his senses when he percelves now m'D
has been already accomplished. in an undefpl
ing which was but a few years before ressaroo
by many but as the wild dream Of visionary Cd
thuslasm
1t Is not easy to imagine more dellgtu' q
cursion for pleasure at this season Of the w. st'
than that in the canal packet-boat TO the f'n
or even to Seneca. The boat is very hana'Ofa
y fitted and furnished for the service 1t =
ployed in. and IN visiting the Falls the Nv
elm Hotel affords most accommodating ~
ing place. We recommend the jaunt 10 all
readers who can spare time and means 'U' J.
enjoyment. The grandeur Of the scenery univ.
which the canal passes, and that OF the o .s
Falls adjacent. independently of the sI'uss w.
ton of curiosity in seeing the Canal, VIII "
them ample compensation for the time "h'''''
will spend in the journey. 20
Along the whole line Of the Canal we oDs
not single defect. nor any evidence Of tnsI II
wing been any. The hands at some Of me ~. ~
are not as dextrous in the management 0,
perhaps, as longer practice will make th'r :,
The passenger who is not on his gua'u'
thus chance to get jolt or two;but as ths ln" -
no danger he will not regard it. The oildsss
the Canal are few; and moderate lnel.n
of the body enables those who stand Oh VI, =
Cor deck) Of the boat TO pass under tnem,
those who remain in the cabin are as ma N
ease and as comfortable as if they were u
parlors or drawing rooms at bone, lm
boat is drawn by three horses. at the rave
miles an hour whilst in motion. Inc Pa',T
the locks Of course causes some de'e"'"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11


I had. SIR, the honor last night to receive
Your letter, in answer mine, ut that date,
In which you express your desire to leave,
And drop your late office under me and the state
When first my Van Buren, and Eaton resign'd,
resolv'din my wisdom the state OF the case,
And weigh'd q long time in the scales OF my mino
The reasons each oiIei u for leaving his place.
And when had thought and ma,urely reflected,
wisely concluded to let them departs
Although al their loss was gre atty affected,
And very much troubled aud broken at heart.
sly Cabinet came like unit together,
And harnoniz'd well in the days OF refoimi
They stood by their leader in all kinds o. weather.
United in sunshine as well as in storm!
And this is my reason (Which you will perceive
Is a very good reason) for bidding you 60,
Although it is painful 10 tell you to leave,
Ills no moe than proper, think, you should know
In turning you cut, 'ts with pleasure lbenr,
zeal and your talents and prudence, my test
You will please to continue awhile where you are,
And believe me yours, truly
THE GREATEST AND BEST
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

Like Unit, my Cabinet came to my heart;
And rs half had Determined no longer to stay,
thought il pity that lovers should part,
And so-roiled you after them, just the same way
found in your letter no definite word,
That YOU would continue while on the stage,
Till some one more adequate nigh, be prefcrr'd--
Respectfully yours, SIR
THE HERO AND SAGE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

THE RESIGNATION
A. Pm B,,ren to General Jackson.
Having made up my mind 10 s" ou''
ar no,iyes-win please you. nc doubt;
~ ,he tonic j. raised, disturbing one 100
What nerson the people viii choose, after :ou'
A., ,,,hIc has shewn so much favor to me,
o, ~. consent from such hon"rs to tieei
6. ,hs of6ce YOU gave me lay on the SHELF -,
90 S sI e. h;sler distinctions disfranchise myself
man with my hopes can gto' d to resisn'
d.. ,;sh-and on ioo-that this action OF NINE
~ 80 e,,Iowrd by others-you know who mean
H. uoy stand our WISHES and objects between.
.,,o,,,, M one can doub, that my conducts right
We, fsin \ Guild present IN popuiar "Sn''
.,s,,nd r,,in nIaa in the tsce on 'he hSu""'
Econ. can charge me, SIR, with mysuhcs''o"'
Allow me TO put it in one other v'ew'
non Main to be Inexperienced oN yo1
Az Vo, stand on your post for another eec'o"'
Els better for you that cut inc co""e'''"
Tho. go no other mode to get ingham away
And Ranch is devil OF fellow to stay;
and a, both their nests so warm asd secure "'
Twill leave my own hrst' p,
Your friend, MARTIN AN ''
ps As nv note was not mesnt to De p'A'n'
IT,, .,wsys leave something behind to explaih')
W, "a I understand it. it any man can. s'r'
- ,st. an the tronble to write you the answer
The .ins,rer.
A the reasons you state are so strong,
I, is no, in my conscience TO hesitate long;
Ana ! willingly follow your friendly direction.
From the bearing you say it has on my election
,h.S.v. van have done very well toresignI
your .pinon in this is exactly AS mine;
- mink il que ton Involved in some doubt,
NJ the people a, last will not turn us both out
~, - them n, we look fer the best conso'stion'
net " ,ue LII them lust and intelligent nation;
T, n.d ,he power would flourish their backs on
OF, damme' W.! ANDRbw JACKSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
SELECTED POETRY.

NAME TO HER BABE PERsEUs.
,,.., -oar,d the blast. and Horrors giant form
S.sh,d in the tumult Of the midnight storm.
,ry.s uneoar wild. when by the tempest shocSd
Nh ON the tumbling surge the vessel rockd;
- n, Mess Danse moarn'd her bitter tate,
-,hs heartfelt curses of fathers hate
S.s, on her breast her Stumbling babe she iaIdi
Trsn vush'd the big round tear, as thus she SAID;
.Yow fierce that fosming oi'iow past
And ope'd a wstery graves
meth seems to yell in every blast,
And frown in ey'ry wave
,v., here. with nought of care opprest,
NV thoughtess Perseus hes;
sweet are the dreams that bless ais resi-
The sleep that scales his eyes;
.r,s. would these hapless tears be felt,
TL.se wretched sighs would move,
Al teach his little heart to melt
In tenderness and love.
:, ord rosrs the storm with ruthless force,
That storm thou canst not hear;
nre is m, fathers wrathfui curse,
THAT cuse that canst not tear.
.rhv looks are joy the heart thaes g'aa'
rhe downy smile IS Times
,,,, Ia, Is erief-the sUul that's sad,
The bitt'rest panG IS nine.
To sleep in Joy, thy ravish'd sense
Meier may bright fancy cease'
Io, thy thoughts are innocence,
Aud ali thy dreams are peace
.yss, sleep for thou canst sleep and warm
In rosy s,umhers glow,
AMI with thee sleep the bitter Storm
And with thee sleep my woe'
%. love! bestows one plying ray,
TO cheer his future hours
And far from Perseus Runaway
Suspicious balefui power.
Nor vain that pral'r, for weit sHow
The Gated hour will come,
To end hs pless mothers woe
To seal vran,'s DOOM
rhs s,,her of DANG had ordered her and his gran!
\, psrseus to be committed to the sea IN dreaat'
qht Of Thunder and rain
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
Fam the Boston Daily Adrer''ssr'
SPECIMEN NOTES.

SPECIMEN NOTES.
No. l.
,,, moi. Of last night. sir has come safe to hand.
And with it, Isee, you have sen, you. cS"'"''''
.r,1 AIu !. something don't understand
Inc ,,s,urn il without any change OF addition
-. o,s word in your letter to which oejsct'
ine nS 80 which Ibeg leave to express my dissen''
= Aid not n saw as to yourself -recoeet. ,,
u snd Il did say so-"t~as not what meant
Ills very improper in you, , SIR to question ont,
n, - mss. an, foolish and idle -ugges,'on,
which only wsuld tend to remove PuDhc doubt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
II Thought.

Il Thought.
What is Mans history? Born-living-dyinr;
Leaving the green shorestor the troubled wave.
O'er sts,ny seas, mid lonely shipwrecks ing,
And casting anchor in the silent grave!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

Donations. late Hon. James Lloyd be-
queathed $4,000 each to the Asylum for INDECENT
Boys, and to the Female Orphan Asylum, in
Boston.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
>lkf0h

In Liverpool. the lovers Of the Legitimate dra-
ma have recently been delighted by the astonish-
ing performances Of Mr.. Farnes, who, among
other wonders, balances live jack ass upon the
end of ladder resting on his chin!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
EpigrQ1,a.

Epigram.
Why should all girls, . wit exclaimed,
Surprising farmers be-
Because they're s'ways studying
The art of husband nv.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

Il Tough Story.-The Literary subaltern
contains the folIowing:-"l any man, woman.
or child, resident this side of the Cape of Good
Hope, or Cape Horn, should stand in need of
goose, they can be accommodated with one, on
application to the editor of this paper. We have
one on hand, that was purchased last Saturday,
and has been seven times roasted. six times bak-
ed, and fifteen times stewed and boiled, and yet
the sarcophag that envelopes his flesh resists the
edge Of the axe, the cleaver and the knife"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

The father of DANG had ordered her anu ms saa"
,on Perseus to be committed 10 TIC sea " 1'~">''
NIGHT .f,hunder and ram
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11

From the Boston Courier
THE REsIGNATiON.-PARTI |.
Ar Pan Buren to General Jackson
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-11
No. II.

THE HERO AND SAGE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

day, was qualified and took his seat. -
MIR. Hoffman, from the Committee on Naval AG,irs re-
ported bill to carry into effect the to provide for the
survey OF the coast OF the United States which was
directed to be printed and referred 10 Committee of tho
Whole on the State of the Union.
Mr.: Cambreeng from the Committee ON Commerce re-
PocG oil further to provide for the relief OF distressed
ti soacn IN foreign countries; which was read
ce' referred TO Committee of the Whole OH the state
oil the Union, and directed to be printed
- ASSAY OFFICE.
Mr.. carson from the Select Committee on the subject
reported bill for the establishment of an Assay O0cc in
the Gold region OF the Southern States and moved IL, rc
Terence TO Committee Of the Whole House on the state
OF INC Hmon' and that it be made special order Tor
particular day.
Mr.. Carsons motion was put and lost
ma uhe bl was then referred the Committee of the
whole, and made the order of the day for tomorrow
YIN mouon oil Mr.. Craig, it was
Resofred That the Committee on Post Offices and Post
oade be- and they hereby instructed TO inquire into
Dc NPuucncy oil increasing the compensation of such
fost Masters on great leading mail routes the o. States
rs are subjected to extraordinary labor distributing mails
Tor diVeFgiug routes. . $1,000
Oninoion Of Mr.. Mccoy of Virginia, it was
hesoired hat the Committee Oh the Post Office and
Post Roads be Instructed to inquire into the cxpediency of
establishing Post Route from the Smiths creek occ in
Rockingham county, Va by Kcaslctown to Mount Sid
ney, in Augusta county
nRIDGE OVER rue OHIO, AT wuErLrNa.
Mr. Doddridge submitted the following resolution:
ResofUed, That the Committee on Internal Improve
ments be directed to inquire into the cxpcdency of pro-
Fdlng Tor the erection Of bridge the Ohio River at
OF near e town OF Wheeling, and that they leave TO
report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Speght said, though it unusual to oppose a re-
sOluuoh LOT an enquiry, yet the resolution proposed
n OF most extraordinary character, which, he
thought the House ought not in the slightest degree IN
counenanee, he should call for the Ayes and Noes mon
the quesSon of Us adoption. upon
Mr. Doddrdgo explained tic charactc Of the resolution
The bridge proposed, would connect tic CnrnbcrJ p
on the Virginia side Of the Ohio, with the continuation ~
me road on tie other side Of the river. The measure nod
Tor several years, been before Congress Last session If
was not only referred TO Committee, but tlic Committee
~ss instructed to report bill for the construction Of c
% Inc bill was not acted upon for the reason that
VIE measures 10 contemplation for the future
IGPa OF INC Cumberland Road, were not yet compet-
was proposed 10 relieve the Treasury of the United
States rom any further expense preserving the road v
surrendenng to the several States throgb which Il
Passes win the privilege to them, Of erecting upon
ton gates ana charging reasonable rat. ~ I'm
which shall be fixed by the Goycrnroent of DC r. q o''
ibe s'ae Of Ohio hal passed law Tor taking uniar ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
WAsHINGroN. Dec 2i

DcC ZI
Congressional .7nGLysiS-In the Senate Yesterday
mr. Benton introduced bill reduce the price of the
PuDc Lands The bill TO provide for the extingushmen
oil Indian he to land in the State OF Indiana and i'm part
oil the State Illinois and Territory of Michigan and the
bill Tor the benefit OF Joshua Kennedy, were passed At
all carry hour Inc senate adjourned over to Tuesday next
In the House Of Representatives. Mr. Dravto1 from,
the Committee on Military Affairs reported bills for the
organization oil the Ordnance Department. and for the Or
gahIation OF the corps of Typographical Engineers
MT McDuiilc from the Committee of Ways and Means
reported bill making appropriations for the support of
Government Tor the year ls32-Mr. Carson, from the
Committee Naval Affairs reported bill for the relief
oil the widow OF C2mmodorc Stephen Decaur-A resolu
on offered by MI Polk requiring from the Secretary of
oae statement, showing the aggregate numbers of The
people OF the several States and Territories according TO
the fii'h Census was adoped-Many private bills were
PasSed'-lhe House adjourned over to Tuesday next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
IN SENATE.

FTiddy, December %.
The President communicated the following letter from
Mr.. Ebenezer III. Cummings:
TO the Hon. the President ofthe Senate of the IT, s.:
The undersigned, ut early period of present ses
sion OF Congress, communicated through the honorable
Speaker OF the House of Representatives. series of cal
cuiaios and tabular statements, exhibiting at one view
the various phases OF the Just reported re-
suit TO each State and all the States any ratio of
sescntaon which may be assumed from that one rep
sentative to every iortycght thousand souls to that
one TO every ityvc thousand souls inclusive; togo
ther with the fraction remaining i'm every case
As these calculations and tables were intended os
Tor The use OF the Senate for the House of
uves they are herewith respectfully communicated
fully revised and corrected.
have the honor to be, sir, your most ob't sery't
T.. II. CUMMINGS.
The letter having been read, Mr. Dickerson moved
that ono thousand additional copies of il be printed for the
use OF the Senate which motion agreed to-
Mr. Benton, IN pursuance of notice. and Oh leave intro
duced bill providing for reduction OF The price or the
pubic lands: read and ordered TO second reading
MIR Johnston gave notice that he would OH Tuesday
ask leave TO Introduce bill TO authorize the inhabitants OF
OF the State OF Louisiana enter their back lands
MI hiDg, from the Committee Public Lands ia
winch the subject had been referred by resolution ofthe
Senate, reported bill authorizing the private sale of the
puDhc lands in quantities less eighty acres. read
and ordered 10 a second reading.
Inc following resolution submitted Yesterday, by Mr.
Holmes, considered iI agreed To:
ReSolrea, That the Secretary directed TO cause TO be
made map of the disputed North Boundary show
ing the territory in dispute and exhibiting marks and
monuments natural and ARTIFICIAL and to thographic
impressions thereof TO be executed Tor the
Mr. Benton submitted the following resolution:
ResoIred That the committee audit and control the
contingent expenses OF the Senae, be instructed 10 inquire
INTO the pTopety OF repeating the resolution adopted ON
the 18th day of May $780, directing Secretary TO oh
House of Representatives.
The Senate then adjourned over TO Tuesday next.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28

the uuappropraod public lands through which said roads
pass each side thereof for the construction of the
same.
On motion Of Mr.. Duncan, il
ReSoired, That the Committee ON Internal Improve
ments be instructed inquire into the expectancy of
proving the hlrbor at Chicago Lake Michigan in the
State OF Illinois
On motion of Mr. Duncan, q was
Resolref, That the Committee Roads and Canals be
instructed TO inquire into the cNpcency of extending the
national road from Nandaa to the Nj ssppi river, above
the mouth OF Missouri, and of making appropriation
for that purpose.
On motion OF Mr. Dr0yiou it was
Resolrei, That the Committee Naval Anlirs be in-
sructed TO inquire into the eXpediency OF regulating and
ming permanently, the pay, enolumcnS and allowances
oil the officers Of the United States corp oi mariDcs
On motion OF Mr. Standtcr, twas
Resoired, That the Committee Internal Improve
mcns be instructed inquire into the cxpedcncy of
meeting, by railway canal the the Tcnnc see
and Coosa rivers
On motion of Mr.. Stewart, il was
Reso'cet That's resolution adopted by the Legislature
Of Pennsylvania on the Est of April last, requesting the
Senators and Representatives of that State Congress
sndeavor to procure the passage of law, authorizing
subscription OF million oil dollars the part he
raj Government, 10 the stock of the Chesapeake Ohio
be referred TO the Committee Internal lmrrov
and that they be instructed enquire into the expcdency
oil reporting bill for that purpose.
MARTINIQUE.
message received from the President of the Uni
ted States, transmitting communication of the Secretary
oil State the subject of tonnage duties American
sells at the island OF Martinique and French
coming from that island in the ports of the United States
On motion oil Mr.. Corwin, il referred TO the Com
mittee on Commerce.
The House them motion of Mr.. Lewis Condict, adj
journcd>-U. S. Telegraph.