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Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03
ANNUAL. MEETING

the american CoIoni=afion Society,".
This meeting was held in the Hall
ofthe House OF Representatives, Wash
ington. on Wednesday evening, the
18th uitimo. a great number assem-
bled on this occasion, and The Hon. C..
+. Mercer, one Of the Vice Preside Is
OF the Society, took the chair little
before seven o'clock.
The Report resd by the Secretary,
Mr.. Guriey, exhibited many interest.
ing aud encouraging facts in regard
to the state and prospects of the Colo
NY, and the progress made by the So.
ciety in the United States. Two yes
sells, the Carolinian and Volador, have
recently sailed with emigrants for the
Colony. The whole amount received
by the Society during the past year. is
81, 200 SO. OF this sum, Si0,973 10
were made up by the collections on the
4th OF Jaly. The receipts Of the year
1880, exceed those Of 1899. by nearly
$4,000. The following Resolutions
were adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Elliott Cresson,
Esq.
Resolred, That the thanks OF the Socie-
~ be presented 70 its Officers for the faith
ful manner in which their duties have
been performed during the year. and for
the Report just read. and that this Report
be printed.
On motion of the Rev. G. Cotton,
Resoired. That the enterprise to which
thss Society 10 consecrated. is or such i'm
poriance 10 its immediate objects. TO our
Couasry. and 10 the cause or han,anity
IN general, and its.want Of means To es
tend its operations and advance its de-
signs. so imperstive--as in a peculiar
manner. TO claim the auxiliary Efforts OF
the Benevolent and the efficient patron
age Of our General Government
On motion Of the Hon. Mr.. Bates,
Resolved, That the thanks Of this meet
ing be presented to the various Auxiliary
Societies for. their generous efforts and
contributions in q id OF the great enterprise
Of this Institution.
On motion Of the Hon. Sir. VIII
liams,
Resolved, That the thank. OF this Soci-
ETY. be given 10 the Rev Clergy, OF the L..
States, for their Efficient aid IN promoting
the objects OF this Society, and that tbey
De earnestly so.icitedto take up collections
annually Cor i,s benefit. On The 4lh OF July
The officers Of the society remain
the same as during the last year.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03
-Pru,vrnao-o-. :" h.. been r-esIrei

JosIAH 8. JOHNSON was reelected
Senator in Congress, by the I.egisIa-
taSe OF LOuisisn ina, on the 10th uIt. for
term OF six years from the 9Th March
next. The vote stood: For Mr.. John.
son e5, Gen. Dawson %, scattering Q.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

SQitf7 4 McF0riond Y,,;L,rc

.Saii'n 9 Mcfarland, 1ailors,
u EsPECTvuLLY i.s,,u A. -,,;,.. n
- nsspers-vsry and the public recr,LIy-
s"ss .ney have commenced the t.,h.,in~ hr,.
"ess ~ oil fs various branches. rLos. nv.
msy Aver them With their custom. ma, re-
assured mat they will spare NO E y. 100. -,
have their ~..rk neatly dooe. and ., tie .ho,,.
sS notice: 1hsy have received the l,.,, =
Philadelphia fsshioaa
@ Their shop 10 tvo doors from poh.,
Keyes' store.
Rsspess- Ferry, Feb. 3. 1861.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

.GHnUoI Report Of IJeoths.-The
number Of deaths IN the city Of New
York, during the year 1880. was ETUe
thousand flee hundred and tbirfy-seren;
being an increase Of 443 above the
number in 1879. Males $3.50, females
25O7.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

The reader is referred 20 the first page Of to-
days paper. Tor tho proceedings of tn; meeting
held At the court house IA oais place oa ti.e 22d
nit In rslstioa 20 the Navigation Of the sh-naa-
doaa River-sberc will sIso be found, nm nie-
resting correspondence between jazz VI. IfrrE
and cHsHLLs FENroS MERcsn, upon the same
subject.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

IN Boston last year, there were ! Io5
deaths; Of which One Hundred and
Ninefy-fhVse were from Consumption.
and One h1ndrcd and 6fty.two from
diseases unknown; 8 suicides.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

Singular DeIasion. MIR. Murdoch,
Who eOmmiited suicide while member
of the Vermont Legislature, is repre-.
senled TO have been under the lm.
preston that he vas the unfortunate
DR.. Cievelsnd, who was then under
sentence Of death Tor murder. The
eircumstaness attending the guilt of,he
latter may be fresh in the recollection
OF our readers. lie was tried, convict.
Ell, and sentenced 10 execution but
has punishment. " We remembers cor
reetiy, was eommuted from that 81
death ta confinement IN the State Pr.
Sun. While the discussion of the case
sf Cleveland vas proceeding in the
Legislators, AIr. Murdoch attempted
% address the house, bss vas so sai
iated - to be unable 10 proceed. lli.
friends, rereeiviog his sitastion. took
him from the hoor, sbd carried him 70
his lodgings, IN deer distress and an
guish. Usder this delpsion be com
united the fatal scs. Such are the
extraordinary workiogs Of J disorder
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

Cumberland. january IS, 1881.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-02-03

ed mind, The self-destruction Il some.
FsiWes the only chosen alienation from
real OF imaginary suffering. Bu, mi,
y IN instance certainly IL q very ex.
srs"rdmsry character; and shows
What inssxinstion will paint, when rea.
son sorsakes its empire.
lOisio Bulletin.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19
HONORS TO THE DEAD.
ORDER, J HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
NO I'll. ADJUTANT GENERAL's OFFICE

Washington, July 7, 1881
The General In Chief has received the following O,
der from the War DEPARTMENT.
"WAR DEPARTMENT., July 7ih. 1881
u becomes MY painful duty 10 announce W hs A my
the deah Of The veneraitd Patriot and Ex-Presir
James Monroe This sfleting di. peDsation occurred
90 the late hOuvorsafy OF our Independence.
~ moment when N alton OF Freemen were cele.
6TslGg the achievements OF iba devoted band of Pat.
RIOS who Purchas nih heir bOch the llbery we en-
Joy one OF he principal actors in lht eat drama wa.
called TO h1la' account Par cipstug The sensation
when must n every heart T., such an affecting oc
chlon, and abXoIs 10 manif.si hs grsi ude for ,he
emn NJ serVises, aud admiration Tor the talents and
virtues oil he dtcease Ga resilient directs that uns
raj Donors DO paid bin every Military Pos, aud
non Ia the Unlied States, and hat the off srs wear
Grape on ibs lett for SIX months
Maj. General Mscomb will give The necessary in.
sruchobS iJr carrying into execution forthwith IN 4,
foregoing order p. G. RANDOLPH
Acting s. cTetary Of Var
The Maj General Commanding The Army, in obey.
ing toe Commands Of the PRECEDENT ia references to the
msIanch subjsct OF the above ordsr cannoi bat in.
huge IN 'hoe iselOss which The efHiciiDg occaSi 90
ns'uitly txti'es. The Army will sympsbize WI h
o'm Sho WIN thsir fellow ciizsn genersly in the
.ov "tleb The county has sus,dibe in the death OF
EH PTe'den M,DToe 49, n publ services in the Id
am ~ ne cabinet, are two we'll known 20 require
reoia bore. Sut e IL 10 ray thas he eis an orps.
~ nc 10 The American Nation, DO u a. Sol9isr and
Slaiesmapeondan' ia The dissemination Of ,bo o n. in
tpes which led TO hs sohiev men Of the Eorions In
a peodence Of these aes. and ev.r ready 20 defend
ih'm al every hazard. An example worthy Of The rn,
! 'snplalion OF every American citizen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19

Ga the fts Monday after the arrival Of this order a,
each Military Post, the troops will be paraded at 10
o'clock, nj. aud the order read The M after which,
all labors for the day will Cease
The National lag will De displayed at bali stea
At dawn Of day. 10 guns vii, be ed, end afterwards
at intervals Of thirty minute, between the rising and
setting SUM- single gun viii be hret; and he close OF
the day, salute Of 81 guns.
The colours o. the several Regiments will b. put In
mourniug Tor The space of six months, aud The Off
will wear Grape during the same period.
BY order III ALEXANDER MAcoMB
Moi. Gen Commanding u. S. .4rnv
- Il. JONES Adj Gen
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19
PROCEEDINGS IN THE DISTRICT.

y" TINS day lay before Readers the fine and elo-
P'eht Oralion OF Mr. Key OF Georgetown on the 4lh
9uy ! he testimony which he bears TO Gen Jackson,
Is that OF yirtuous man and an intel enl Neighbour
re Is the known Au hor of the Star span led
Oanner'.-We will not compare this Speech with that
OF Mr.. Fendali-for az Dogberry says comparisons
are odorous But we see in Mr. F's Speech very lii
ne OF the vigor which distinguished the Critic of j. O
Adamss Grafton
we also lay before our readers the Proceedings OF
The Citizens of GEORGETOWN and the friends of Gene.
raj Jackson. The Baltimore Republican saws, that
f"The individual fesout sdisd 10 the regular pre-
eeedngs, upon motion Of Gen bn MAs,n, ard pndni.
m0nSy adopted, will a. tbls particular juncturo DO well
received srd promptly y eponded 10 hiouebou, the
county TIE slender has been &C. lr queny aud bold.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19
DOMEM SHH0a

TniDUrE or REsPEcr-we Ike pleasure 10 lay
ns before our ,sders the tnOwrg tribute OF respec
for the public vices and private hsraser OF eini-
nent aud his -es,ee@ei ei,x-o aba y drgus
CORRESPONDENCE
ALpANr, Juy b. 1881
To he Hon MARTIN VAN BUsEN,
Dea Sr-Me ays,l ourselves at y1ur return TO this
city, EXPIRES iCr yo'r many private viz
tues aud our respsc f3o yrur eris aud public servi.
IL any hns ecud Increase aprr baton OF he
MEME, ia ieh you hav' discharged the srduous du
ties Of the high stat, conferred "a Sou by the diset
iua,ius Judgment ~ Pr sd,n, cksou ui BE- yaur
voluntary teitemeni from power end puonsge, Tor th-
purpose OF relieving he standardization fron the opposi.
ton which yonr II va on wa, uGd,r1xs iug eitcun-
stances, calculated 20 i1vite.
While We regret he l)ss which The ns,ion will
tan by yonT resieo0non, We at no sfme Zine eoiet
~ ycurfs'u'n smong aud the opportunity thereby
sHrded us o. rene wing that Intercourse which, while
heretofore exsed W the source OF 20 ueh sosiai
enjoyment
Il compliance with the expressed wishes o. your L.
merous lrcods 10 this city, solic, you TO paaks VI
pubic dpnsr at the Etse Tavern, at such limo es
will beet suit YOUR con, -nisncs.
(S'gned By SO Gentlemen
ALBANY, July Z, 1881.
Gsnhemer: have this morGi.x received your lsiter
inviting me go pArtake OF a puhlic diDuer with YOU.
Permit met assure you ,ha cordially reciproc ate
toe kind feeling hich the restoration OF social
SO has a skened.
La my solicuude to be useful in tn public station
which lave bstn allotted % me, have never been in
dhtten, 10 ste good op' ion with which my lei -ciii-
zsns have been disposed to gad my eioris-Ths ap.
probation which cones iom that portion Of them with
have maiu'aioed The relations OF soc lite, expcs
as Il by You In the language Of friendship and kind
ness most gratifying TO my feelings, and receives
destTv,s uiy watincsl ackr wltdgmenls
To al nefou- paitial'y the par, he people OF
this sate, like {, at hch you have manifested ON h
present oesa-i ~ oaGer than 10 lie value ct my pu
services, dsc'lbe he many isvours Whch have al
ready received at their hduGs-thvours witch have
~reateda dtb Of gratitude TO my native state, which
IL sh0 be he uucea,ug object OF my iu lite to dis
oh,rEy.
Nt. duty spp. eciaie the honor your ds,te ring
inv a.oo, "nd storg affected by the esteem aud
kindness om winch II euenAted, must beg your per-
uss'on 10 declins accepting II. The Cd'ure o; my en-
g'g'm' ns at his tn njers surh cour.e matter
oil pc s1n.l iucUuveLivuce, and koow haI s,ely
repose upon your il ally 10 appreciate my motives
adopting IL. Be assured fellow cizsn', that circuu-
stance could add .he dsrp sense with which your
kind feceP N has slTeady Impressed and that
ever my iu'ure destiny nay be, shall never cease TO
cherish Tor you lhose seUtime OF respsc and warm
personal esteem, wi witch
am, gentlemen,
Your friend and obedient serv't.
M. VAN BUREN,.
To John III. Wendell, James McKOwn, William james.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19
THE ANTI-TARiFF CONVEX HON.
tn The peOuIc of n, 0f,s,

am much pleased to Psrc i've from Tie port q IN.
" Williamsburg Dee.ing tbata move has been made In
IsIahon 10 The A't-TdtiH Convention and sarnestv
oops' MAJ PHgHta will " follow the lead" Of ,bs
''Grsnie ate" Tine gtievous and iniquiious o,o,ss
s'"s INA. has been p upon BY The Bib Of al on.
ioai on has bsen borne long snougi az lOny indesd
u cen De borne; and every consideration wIich can
OPsfd,s upon Pdtios, seems 10 10 quifs Il At thos.
sun rpg untet that oppre s,ioo, and all who think ts
tsiiu Tex Unconstitutional oppressive, should now
7pe 70 30 'Hf psaesably, and oonsi'uonslly 10 90,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19
PETERSBURG July 7. 1891.
CLERKS OF COURTS.

semond, was appointed by Secretary Nel.on. nr,xon"
70 'he REVOLUTION and has remained in q &c eva
SINCE but never having resided in The county he bs
thompson Kiiby the Deputy Clerk being elec,sJ ~
20 votes; none for MIR. Lepage one for Josenb pr.n
U.s., U.S. Esq (not being in nominationJ and one Ms,is.
pointed by Judge Taylor, the Clerk of no is%, e.
P p Courts Of Law and Chaueery, for tie ssmo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19

ice FTesiaenf-h meeting in the county Of AlIs
enemy 10 PennsyIvaDia, has nominated The " HoU
~. "hSins''- and The Wilmington We,cbmsns,
o. o. De''Tsre' recommends George NJ DslIss ESo. ~
t 30 70 9e run on the Jackson dckei.-Some ~ he
knowing Sr. Dallas reasons for not prssiding A. sh
''sA'On D'nner at Philadelphia on the 4h july,
,.xt Us CHo|Ioz lafagtePh - rim The lis, Wincbs,,,
'nEn,e",-l b inEs Up saem,ni wLisb -.
m'feh' and "hish The opp sor pres, a,tIy
H., "n De recolseied That shortly afpr the Glove Fl
we ,a' sesSi'n Of Cos g,e's when iha Yiet-PrsIdsnt
NJ. ht uy OF ,"o w x sbmond, on his return from
p'ohwono T. quref ss' D. ,hsi during bis o. onyn 10
var llice h nsd declared himself IN favor Of ire -,
. - vas a4satled by The o so,,iton ,s.ss, ~ 'pi
"''' 'n'rmPefh' name TDsy deeou1tsd he -. q.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19
GENERAL. BERN RID

To John II. Wendell, James McKown, William anne.
John Townsend, and others.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-07-19

TRIBUTE or REsPEcr.-We Gke pleasure in lay
INK before sders the towrg tribute OF respec
for the public vices and private thssster OF eini
nent aud his Llv. es,remel ctx.n T.4i6d " Argus
CORRESPONDENCE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-21
ALEXANDRIA, ID. C.
THCRSDaY M0RyiNs. APRIL 81. lss,
RESIGNATION OF TIE CABINET,
From, The WASHINGTON Globe Of .4pril an

From Tie Washington Globe ef april 20.
1t will appear, by the publication in our CO.
Iumns of to-day, that the Secretary Of State has
rendered his resignation to the President. WIN
has accepted it. The grounds upon which thi,
step was taken are so fully and distinctly stated
in the correspondence. that comment on our mart
is unnecessary. On the 9TH the Secretary Of
War rendered his resignation to the Presiient.
and yesterday, the Secretary of the Treasury
and the Secretary Of the Navy !Ianded in their;
all of which have been accepted. From this +
is inferred that new organization Of the Cal,
net is to take place.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-21

;. As we have caused all other naya! ..a,iuss :,
Law aside their old ships and build new ones. cor
responding with our classes and models, 50 bay.
we changed their discipline & order. The Amer
ican ships Of war, wherever they 60 give the fash
ion to all other nations. There are none wh,rl
can compare with them. The new class Of sloOp.
for efficiency, are the finest in the world; so ar,
all our new classes Of ships"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-21
POR 7 Nj HON,

Extract of a letter from an american gentleman.
dated Port NzahOn 9Th December.
- am very comfortable, SO far as house, SC.
are concerned-but of all the unpleasant places
in the world for residence think this exceeds.
No society, no amusement, and almost the only
occupation is eating and drinking, sleeping and
keeping ourselves warm. The weather gener-
ally intoeraby bad, and there IS nothing but pov-
erty around you-besides, live in street lead.
ing to a grave yard, and on an average. four times
day procession of priests chanting their death
song, aud followed by corpse pass under my
window. 1t seems to INC like the social saIuta-
ton of the brethren of La Trappe. when they want
to particularly agreeable to one another broth
or we must die
1.-The harbor is the finest in the Mediterrane.
an; the convenencies for our squadron great and
numerous; the authorities and people accommo
dating and gentle, and the living very cheap, so
far as regards house rent, and the produce and
labOur of the Island.
"For example, occupy large and handsome
parlour, three bed rooms, one for myself, one for
my son, and one for my nephew, besides one for
my servants; also dining room and kitchen,
with the free use Of any part of the house.
"All three rooms are abundanty and indeed
elegantly furnished. The beds, linen, table, fur.
Wtuie, ~S' on vi 'iit pcst klnus the washing OF
the bed. and house linen well done; every thinp
in fact is found me that want, (except meats.
drink, fire, candles, and washing of personal ar.
ticlesl for all of which | pay S14 so per month.
For woman to make up beds, clean house.
wash dishes aud do the drudgery of the establish.
ment | pay SO so.
1.-The market is abundant and CHEAP. in mar.
ticular tse fruits and vegetables. NV expenses
daily tor what comes from the market, including
bread, amounts to 81 90. Wehave generally q
turkey or wild fowl l. e. woodcock or partrid@e
mutton or beef, aplate of fish and outlet or chops
We have always on the table as desert, apples.
grapes, hgs, the English walnut. almonds and
Falsns, also the flbert This for six persons, in.
GLIDING the old woman, as | observed before.
cost only 90. We get an excellent wine here
which we think as good as claret, for ten cents,
returning the bottle. Foreign articles are dear
sherry wine, for example, will cost you ~
The dozen. returning the bottles.
"Ciothing of every description made I'D for one
ourth the money of any other place; the article
IT which it is made must be got elsewhere. So
much for Port Mahou.
sour squadron here consists of the Brandy
vine, Java and Constellation frisates; the Bcs.
on and Concord sl0ops of war. The Fairfield "a
It Marseiles, and the Ontario at SMYRNA. Tho |
ava will soon return home, via Liberia and the
West Indies. The crews are al in excc,,ert
ealth and discipline. and the ships in very fine
rider.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-21

of the Gen. Court, wLo was unanimously elect
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16
nzARr1NsBuRa, va: rHuasnAY, JurE1s, 1881.

sired to contribute two thousand dollars. in
sums Of one hundred dollars each; thirteen
hundred dslIars was thus contributed; one
of the thirteenthen proposed that they should
contribute the other seven hundred, which
was done
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

Execution Of The Pirate. --Gadette and
Goleneti were on Monday sentenced to DO
executed on the FIRST day Of July next, in
Boston.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

The celebrated Doctor DoYLR Catholic
Bishop in Ireland, has been appointed justice
OF the peace. This is the first instance An
that country, a CATHOLIC Clergyman Eeeeiy-
ing such an appointment - Baltimore Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

There are four hundred and eighi,-tuo
names borne on the printed list Of the pre-
sent House Of Representatives. of Massachu-
sets. Nearly four hundred and fifty mem
bers arein attendance making daily charge
to the Commonwealth OF nine hundred doI-
tcrs a day for the House of Representatives
emily. The House is now the most numer-
Gus Legislative Assembly in either America
or Europe, excepting the British House Of
Commons.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

Liberality.--In late Bail case issued
from the Court of Common Pleas, is Angus
ia, S.. G. we have seen the following return:
defendant arrested and brought to Plaintiff,
who lorgives the debt--pay the costs ana
lends the Defendant money to pay his expen-
SEES home to Kentucky.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

TEE PoLIsH CHsEr.-The Richmond
Wing tr'iiy asks--What En- fish tongue can
sound S,ksspieeAi, tue name Of the Hero.
yio IS at once iRsnortalislng himself and
wing Liberty ia bis country? The French
Journals give she rule FOR pronoaucing his
name Skridg-inecki or as another has it.
Skry jias XII. The fancy of the reader must
decide between them
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

Great Natural Curiosity. brig Har-
DIV, Captain Sirley. which arrived here yes
terday from Batavia, has on board a living
female O,aang Outalg. She has suffered
much on the voyage, and is very sick. She
is greatly affected by cold. and keeps blan
ket constantly wrsp ped about her. She is
still able TO walk, although she totters frotn
weakness. When she stands erect herhands
nearly touch tie ground. She eats, drinks
and spits, like human being.
Tas is the only successful atteUpt ever
made, TO introduce one of these ycmarkabl
animals alive into this country. Some y ar
since, an Ourang 0utang was brougl 4 int
port, but died in the harbor The sseleto
has been frequently exhibited by III. Snnti
at bis annual Anatomical Lecsu re,--goslo
Transcript.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

II is calculated by Mr., Jacob that SO ,0ot
bankruptcies have been declared in Franc,
since the revolution in July.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-16

Duelling.---A few days ago two men of
coarse appearance, and probably foreigners,
went on the hill west OF the ferry, armed with
large pistols, and fired several shots at each
other, TO the great terror of the women. and
amusement of the boys in the neighborhood.
One OF the parties had bis breeehes much
torn with gunpowder. They were brought
before the court, and finally committed 10
prison Long Island Star