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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-01
Mr.. Monroe to General Jackson.


DEAR SIR: l received your letter of November Is,
some time past and should have answeredt but
Tor the great pressure of business me- proceeding
from duties connected with the of congress.
The step suggested in mine to you of October 20
WIN, am inclined to believe, be unnecessary. My
sole object in 1t was to enable you to place your view
OF the authority under which you acted in Florida
tne strongest ground possible do complete JUS
ice to yourself. ! was persuaded that you had not
zone yourself justice in that respect, your
pondence with the department, and thought that it
would be better that the explanation should commence
with you, than be invited by the department. Ii APP
peared to that that would be the most dec ate course
IN regard TO yourself. There is, it is true nothing in
the department to indicate difference of opinion be-
tween you and the executive, respecting the import of
your instructions, and for that reason that il would
have been difficult TO have expressed that sentiment
without implying by II a on your conduct than
which nothing could be more remote from our DISPOSE
ton or intention.
On reviewing your communication by Capt. Gads-
den, there were three objects pre-emnently in view:
the first, preserve the constitution from injury the
second, to deprive Spain and the allied powers Of any
just of war; and the third, improve the occur
TO the best advantage Of the country, and of the
honor Of those engaged IN it. In every step which
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-01
Extract from General Jacksoa's letter of Nopembey
Is 1919 10 NJ 1IonrOR.

Extract from General JackSoRs letter of November
Is, 1873 to Dr.. Monroe
dear SIR: On my return from the Chickasaw trea-
ty found il necessary 10 pass BY Alfons Bluff where
had established hands for the culture Of cotton,
hearing had been laid for town and the lots sold,
to have much OF my crop preserved as existing CIR
cumsances would permit. From thence took Hunts
vile in my route and did not reach the Hermitage un-
Ill the 10Th instant, and on the 18th received your letter
of the 10Th u from an attentive perusal OF which,
have concluded that you have yetseen my despatch
from fort Gadsden of the 9Th of May last which it
is reported reached the department OF war ydue
course of mail, and owing TO the negligence of the
clerks was thrown aside bundle of revolutionary
have brought your view the light in which viewed
my orders The closing paragraph OF that despatch is
in the following words: a
trust therefore, that the measures which have been
adopted in pursuance of your instructions, under rm
conviction that they alone calculated to ensure
peace and security to the southern frontier OF Georgia.
The moment, therefore, that you assume the ground
that anscendmy power, the letter referred to above
will at once, unfold TO your mind the view had taken
OF them, and make manifest the difference OF opinion
that exists Indeed there are no data at present upon
which such etter you wish written to the secreta
ny of war can be botomed. have no ground that a
difference of opinion exists between the government
and myself relative to the powers given in my or,
ders, unless advert either to your private and cont
dental letters, the public prints neither of which
be made the basis of official communication to the
secretary of war. Had ever We're now to receive
an official letter from the secretary of war explanatory
of the light in which intended by the government
that my orders should be viewed would with pleasure
give my understanding OF Them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
TRUST SALE.

BY virtue Of two deeds of trust bear
ing date, one on the 9TH of May, 1881,
and the other on the 29th july, 1881,
executed by John II. Peck, to the sub
scriber, for purposes therein Mentioned,
II shall, at the dwelling house Of said
Peck, on Saturday the 10th day Of Sep
TENDER next, sell, at public auction, to
the highest bidder, for cash, the follow
ing property, to wit: | negro man
slave, named Cato, about 81 years Of age,
] negro woman, named Fan, aged about
% years, ] negro girl, named Betsey a.
ged about 10 years, with their increase :;
/ bay horse, about 10 years old, other
bay horse, about 8 years old, ] sorrel
horse, about 10 years old, | brown horse,
about 7years Old, 3 head of mich Cows,
6 Threshing Machines, ] road wagon,
and gear complete FOR five horses, l fifth
chain and stretchers, / shovel plough,
4 head of hogs, / cutting box and knife,
l "Tonche and harness for two horses,
l mans saddle, 2 women's saddles, 9
BRIDES, lspade and 2 hoes. About 300
lbs. Pacon, about 900 feet of scantlinf
two lalling axes, about $500 lbs. of cast
ingspor Threshing Machines. 5 feather
beds bedsteads and furniture, 2 bureaus
! cut board and furniture, mantle-piec,
wooden clock, 2 looking glasses, | Dir
safe, 3 falling leaf walnut tables, 2 dozer
Windsor chairs, ] shot. gun, ? rifle guns
larte wooden chest, and all his knives
forks spoons, plates, dishes, cups anc
saucers, and all the rest of bis Household,
and Kitchen furniture, Of every descrip
ton whatsoever, such as pots, ovens
kettles, fre-irons, smoothing irons, &c.
Selling, as trustee, shall only conve,
such title as is vested in me by the deed
Aforesaid, of record.
JOHN CHURCHMAN, Trustee.
August 10, 1881.
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39netrp.
Selected for the Spectator.

TnE VILLAGE ScHooLMAsrER.
Ofall professions that this world has known,
From clowns and coblers upwards TO the
throne
From the gave architect Of Greece & Rome,
Down TO theframer of farthing broom;
The worst fG care and undeserv'd abuse
Tho first.in 'eal dignity and use
Of skilPd toteach and diligent TO rule,)
Is the learn o;master OF little school.
Not he who gpides the legs or skills the
clown,
To square his ISIS and knock his fellow down:
Not he who Slows the still more barbarous
art,
To parry thruits and pierce the unguarded
heart; W.
But that goodman, who, faithful to his charge,
Still tolls the ppehing reason to enlarge;
And leads thegrewing mind through every
stage, MA
From humble'A,B b, c, to Gods own page:
From black, rough pothooks horrid to the
sight,
To fairest lines that float DER purest white:
From numeration& through an opening way ;,
Till dark annuities seem clear as day:
Pours DER tie mind flood of mental light,
Expands its wings and gives it powers for
flight;
Till earth's remotes, bounds and Heavens
bright tain,
He trace, weigh, measure, picture and ex-
plain.
Ifsuch his tolls, sure, honor and regard,
And wealth and fame Will be his sure reward
Sure every tongue viii utter forth his praise,
And blessings gild the evening of his days
Yes, blest indeed, by old, ungrateful scorn;
indy AaIa hui utlx,
Despis'd by hose that Is his labour owe,
AL that theyread, and almost all they know
CONDEMNED Zach tediousday such cares TO
3 bear,
AS wellmigft drive evenpatience TO despair.
The partial PARENTS tauni, the idler dull,
The blofkhead's dark, impehetrable scull
The endless round OLA, b, cs whole train,
Repeated DER ten thousand times in vain.
PLACID on point the object of each sheer,
His fault enlarge, his merits disappears.
Ifmild, cur lazy master loves his ease,
The boysat school do any thing they please
II rigid, les cross, ard-hetrted wretch,
He drivcsthe children stupid@ith his birch
My child with gentle means, Twill mind a
breah,
But frowrs and foggings friglten him to
death
Do as heyill his conduct is arrtgnd,
And dear ERe little that he gets i gain'd
Even that's given him on the qsarter-day,
With look that call it money thown away.
just Heann, who knows the pnrem itting
care,
And deep slicitude that teachersshare
Ifsuch ther fate, by thy divine, control,
o, give thea health and fortitudeof soul
Souls that dsdain the murd'rous tongue OF
fame,
And strength to make the sturdiest of them
tame
Grant this, ys powers, toDominies distressed,
Their sharp aid hickories will do the rest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
NO AZ.


! in Council, openedbe colonial ports 70 Rus
STA and France, notwithstandnc Similar o
mission or their part TO accept the terms Gi-.
fered by the act of July, 1926. u u canHot
press tins vietU of the subject toa ecgRcst.y
upon the consideration ofthe. Brs!sh ninis-
try. Ithas bearings and relation attsaeh
beyond the immediate questions e. Giseus,
sion.
If, however, the President shol,i &c Dc
appointed in his expectations, sicsa,l9 j..
these and other corresponding views q iiss
subject, he wishes you to ask Ca i.edlest 10
is confident will be readily granted tbst ~,
may be tdoored with an early and daGnitivs
answer to the propositions you are a1tlsor-
zed TO submit. He makes this appel Il tts
candor ofthe British government, tl5as az
may be enabled Gin the event alluded 90 ~.
lay before Congress, at the commcueeHe,st
of the next session, the result of this S7er
ture, to the end that that portion oftne cspi-
tai and enterprise of our country -wAieh is
now waiting the decision of the questicalIia
seek other channels efemployment
! will add nothing as TO the impropreiy Of
suffering any feelings that find their OF 10 IN
the past PRETENsIoNs Of tisis goUeSmn ut TO
have an adverse influence upon the present
conduct of Great Britain Without such al
assurance on her part, your mission, SC far
as relates TO the colonial trade, asust be tps0I-
Ly iROperdtiCe."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
THE RESURRECTION.
FROM THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

The Banditti-We understand the Gov
ernor has received further dispatches from
Southampton, Nansemond, Isle of Wight,
and Prince George. -The people are upon
the alert as they ought TO be. No further act
had transpired to break the public peace
but rumors sufficient TO keep alive the vigil
lance of the people. Gen. Eppes writes 10
the Governor on the goth (I'uesday,) that
every thing was quiet in Southampton, and
he thought was likely TO continue so-but in
consequence of the dispatches received from
Nansemond and the Isle of Wight, Coun-
Gil OF War had been held, at which it was de-
termined that as a precautionary measure, a
strong patrol in these counties ought TO be
kept up-and accordingly instructions had
been dispatched to tie commanding officers
OF the Regiments 10 put out such 'patSpls.-
The Investigations were going on as TO the
conduct ofthe blacks who were confined in
the Jail at Jerusalem. The number of pri-
soners had not materially varied-for, as fast
as some were discharged, others were bro't
in under suspicion. The T. S. of Cen. Fps
letter states, that negro man had just been
brought i'll prisoner, by the name of Sam,
the slave ola Mr. Francis. He had been
concerned in the massacre, and had been one
lof the active leaders; but he denied that there
bad been any thing like general concert a
mong the slaves. 1t was confined TO the inn
mediate neighborhood of the scene.-The
| trails OF the prisoners were about to com
mence in Southampton. Some blacks (per-
haps 40 or 500 had been thrown into the Jail
OF Nansemond under suspicion.
Il is reported, that map was found and
said to have been drawn by Nat Turner with
poke berry juice, which was descriptive of
the county OF Southampton !--Rumors, that
the day of breaking had been mistaken,
that ii was intended 10 be Sunday the 18th I;
thata black Preacher in tie county of Prince
George was suspected of being concerned in
the plot &c. sc. were afloat in one or two
OF the lower counties-but no conclusive ev-
idence perhaps TO substantaie the sugges-
tons. Every thing is perfectly quiet on this
side OF the James RiVer.-Not the slightest
circumstance had TRANSFERRED, unless ii be the
arrest in New Kent ola slave from Prince
George, who said that he had been carrying
dispatches (verbal message) through black
preacher in p. George to the opposite side of
the river-which dispatches were said to
come from another black preacher below.
The Executive have sent arms TO Prince
George and Mecklenburg, as a precaution-
airy measure.
While we apprehend no danger, we ought
to act as ifthere were possibility of IFS re-
currence.-Vigiance is the watch word
The law against unlawful assemblies of the
colored people should be especially put into
execution. The fanatics have been at the
bottom OF these last movements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
TIE DISTURBANCE

Petersburg, August 30-We are happy
to state, that, at the date of our last accounts
from Southampton, the disturbance in that
county had been quelled Only four or five
OF the rebellious negroes are now at large,
including their leader, and they are so elfec-
tually surrounded by the troops, that there
is no doubt that they will be taken Ii does
not appear that they amOuntedat any time,
to more than forty or fiity-upwards of 20
of whom have been killed, and several taken
Iprisoners. As far as ascertained, it is be-
lieved they belonged with the exception of
two from North Carolina TO southampton;
and not composed OF runawayS who had ia
ken refuge in the Swamps.
The number ofwhites who have fallen VIC
Tins TO the ferocity of these miscreants is. a.
bout siXty-four, chiefly women and children
who were butchered in the most shocking
manner We have seen several lists of the
families who have suffered; but as they were
not complete we shall not publish the names
al present.
We trust that although the disturbance
has, to all appearances, been quoted in
Southampton, every precaution will be la
ken in that and the adjoining counties, to
guard against the recurrence of such an out
rage.-The public safety requires that the
utmost vigilance should be observed al least
until the circumstances of the revolt have
BEEN fully investigated
A friend who left Norfolk with the Vol
uTeer Troop of Cavalry, writes the editors
OF The Beacon from Southampton, under date
OF he 9th August, and says -
1--WE succeeded in taking II men and one
woman prisoners, who il appeared had taken
anactlye part in the massacre of the inbobi-
tants OF this county, together with the head
OF The celebrated Nelson, generally called by
the blacks Gen. Nelson and the paymaster
Henry, whose head is expected momentlv
IIdrh, the blacks abbreviation for Herein
les land Gen. Moore, have also been shot
an1taken prisoners-in fact all tbe rino-
caeers, with the exception of the Propbet
hasf been taken or killed Several ortbose
who have been made prisoners have confess-
ed partly to the murders That part of fbe
county which we have passed through sc corn
pletely deserted.
eve saw several children whose brains
were knocked out, and have accounts of Tie
murder OF IS men, women and children"
L4TER.-Commodore Elliot of the II. s
ship Natchez, who left bis ship ON the morn
ing Of Wednesday last with detachment Of
seamen and marines, arrived here this after
noon in the Southern stage, and informs lis
that be left Southampton at o'clock yester-
day afternoon, at which time every thing was
perfectly tranquil. lie is ofopinion that a.
bout 70 while persons have been murdered
Some others are missing Several of tbe
leaders Of the insurrectionary band were Ell
ther killed or taken prisoners. Nelson Zone
oil them was killed Gen. Porter was aiken
and IS in Jail the preacher and one who was
designated the Prophet have been made pri-
sonersy (Not so y A man by the name
OF Tom who was wounded and expected TO
die Immediately, made a full disclosure of
their Intention be is however on the recov-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
FroBl TIE Ne,rar6, EaqIe

LOOK OUT FOR A VILLAIN.
If ever a man deserved TO betarred and
feathered and ridden upon a rail to the
te-prison, it is the one whose aban-
doned career is briefly described below
The editors of papers may render an ecr
OF justice TO the public and perhaps be II
strumental in rescuing some other unsus.
pectiDg female from the serpentine eai-
brace of this unprincipled monster Of a
man, by publishing this statement. The
authorities of Pennsylvania would do
well to keep sharp look out for him,
and endeavor to bring him to Justice and
punishment for his crimes.
Some time during the year 1912,
man by the name of William Shipman, q.
shoemaker by trade, and native offs.
sex County in the State of New Jersey,
was married to young lady Of Hanover,
Morris county, by the Rev. Mr.. Condit
They removed to Newark, where they
lived together six or seven years. He
then absented himself without any pro-
vocation or cause whatever, leaving his
wife with two helpless children to strug-
gle with the difficult and complicated
cares and trials of life incident to the
lonely condition Of widowed mother.
From Newark he wandered to Easton,
Pa. where he located himself long e.
nough to commit the crime ofbgamy by
marrying a second time. After having
had one child by this woman, he ADAM
doned her, "again seeking whom he
might devour." He next proceeded to
Bedford, Pa. where he had the address to
impose himself upon an amiable girl of
Is years of age. named Margaret Tracey
as single man. They were married by
the Rev. John Rough de Bough. From
Bedford they removed to Pittsburgh In
the same State, where they lived toge-
Their and had five children. On the 9th
of July he abandoned her also, and then,
to cap the climax OF his perfidy and inso-
Ience, he returned to Newark and paid
his first wife very abrupt visit, charg-
ing her with having married another
man during his absence, which was not
the fact, she having continued to support
herself and children alone ever since his
criminal abandonment of them. Informa-
tion of his return, and of his criminal
conduct during his absence having been
communicated to magistrate, process
was Immediately issued for his apprehen-
sion, but before it could be served he
made his escape. He is described as a
person ofprepossessing appearance and
manners, about 40 years OF age. 1t is 70
be hoped that every effort viii be made
to bring him to justice.
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cry. There did not appear TO be any pre-
'vious concert with other slaves. Very few
who were engaged in the Instruction have
escaped--one or two only are missing, who it
was expected would soon he fallen in with.
~. Beacon, lug. 29.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
SPECTATOR.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

In reply to a letter addressed to him
by an anti-masonic committee OF Lam
caster, the Hon. RICHARD RUSH has re-
fused to permit himself to be nominated
for the Presidency by the anti-msonic
convention which is to meet in Balti-
more some time next month. He seems
to think that his opposition to Masonry
might be ascribed to motives of se)f-in-
terest, should he consent to a nomina-
ton! HIS honor has heard already of
suspicion of this kind-and no doubt he
has felt its force too sensibly to sanction
an act which would leave him, as far as
the loaves and fishes Of office are con-
cerned, as much in retirement as he is
at present. Had something been offer
ed him which he might have hoped too
attain, however, we are not so sure that
he would have been unwilling to encoun-
ter little suspicion, for the sake of the
ad vantage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

*By Messrs. Dunlop, Madeira s. Co. and
called the Lemnos works, at which are made
carpenters, ship-carpenters', and coopers'
tools, of all kinds butchers choppers and
cleavers, telling axes, chissels, drawing
knives, hatchets, &c. manufactured of the
best steel, and ifnot good to be returned.
1.-THE following from the "Boston Cent?
nel' is fine specimen ofthe spirit here spo-
ken Of
The British Schooner Monkey, Lieut.
Downes, was wrecked on the bar of Tam
pico, on the 18th of May, while in tow Of a
steamboat
1t will be remembered that it was this
picaroon, who, about two years ago, was in
the habit of running along side of small, de
lenceless American vessels near the Bahama
banks, while the defenceless merchant yes
sells, installing her for a pirate whom she
resembled, would often run ashore to escape
capture. The Monkey would then come
up, save what they could Of the wreck and
claim salvage for its assistance, after causing
the calamity by its disguise as pirate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

The Poles.--A public meeting Of the
citizens of New York is to be held on
Monday evening, 9th inst. at Clinton
Hall, to consider the obligations which
rest upon them as freemen and philan.
thropists, in regard to the Polish nation,
in their present struggle for indepen-
dence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

1t has been reported in Boston that
overtures, with regard to the Presiden-
cy, were made by the Anti-masonic par
ty to Mr.. Adams, and declined by that
gentleman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

The Telegraph presses the Withdrawal OF
Mr.: Clay, with such an indecent urgencyas
to leave no doubt that il is a matter very
near his heart. This is natural enough "A
clear field would be very desirable to- him !;
and if, as he declares, in the event of Mr.
Clay being Withdrawn, Gen. jackson ",cH
not receive thirty Uotes," nothing could lie
more gratifying TO the Interior views of the
Editor of the Telegraph, than to see Mr..
Clay withdrawn.-Nat. Jour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
REVEALS

The good work which has been for some
months in progress in this city, still contn-
ues in some degree, though the excitement
which characterize 1t in its first STAGES has
subsidized. This work has been principally
among our Baptist brethren Between Eve
and six hundred have been added TO their
two churches in this city. Other denomina-
tons have also been refreshed, and consider
able accessions made to their Churches.
CAMP MEET1NG.-We have been wait
ing with trembling solicitude TO hear The re-
suits of the Presbyterian camp-mceting re.
Gently held near Lynchburg. We have lust
read letter addressed TO a gentleman in tais
city, which brings a very favorable account
OF IT, ltappears from this letter that the
meeting was very numerously attended -
was characterised by very good order, and
deep and prayerfIl solemnity. The letter
states that in the judgment Of charity, there
were at least 40 cases of conversion.
Richmond FGmih Tistfor.
g5eThe number Of revivals that arc
noticed in the papers from every part
OF the country is altogether unpreceden
ted.--All Christian del Vkpations seem
to share largely in the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

DR.. Walsh in his Notices Of Brazil <
says, in "the Western Islands m6tfer
CMcy's chickens are so plump, that}hc
islanders merely draw candIewislspro'
their bodies, and it becomes so satrated
with liquid fat, as TO form lamp Without !
further process" This has litt ofthy
air of a Munchausen story.
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ps 9OWS9QIro
DENTIST,
FIR ON RICHMONl

WILL visit Slaunton towards the close of
this month. Sept 2---tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

REFoRM-Ovf petticoat govern
is getting on swimmiDgIy. A nv
der has been appointed post MAS
Coventry, r. j. The young la
doubt Jackson man, or very
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

The General Convention a Baptists
in Ohio, have voted to etablsh College
under their direction, as sen apractica-
bic and to commence a sclool forteach-
ing the higher preparatoy branches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

At most respectable meeting held II
Kingston, it was resoHed that rail road
from Kingston ferry u Oswego was now
become necessary, ord committees were
appointed to take REQUISITE steps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

The Charleston Gazette suggests the
expediency of raising the presidents sa-
larry to $4,000; the odd $4,000 to be
specially appropriated TO the purchase Of
an annuity, to sustain old age The ar
gument is derived from the poverty Of
Messrs. Jefferson and Monroe.