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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
dt %M EWARD.--RUNAWAY

epVBVp from thc subscriber, living in Co., lumbus, Georgia, on the first inst. a mulatto boy, about IS or 20 years old, feet 10 inches high, lame in one ankle, plays the violin well, is intelligent and quick spoken. When lie left this place he had on snuff colored coat, considerably worn, and pantaloons of the same. He has wife near Tuscaloosa, belonging to MT Hill, (the man purchased him from not long since,) ) and he may be trying to make his way there, as he was heard to say that he intended to see his wife shortly. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the boy to me, in Columbus, or thirty dollars if confined in jail, so that l get him again. PETER KENT.
 CoiumbuS, Julv 23, 4vu17.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
Tue nert Gooernor-The Huntsville Democrat of

The aert Gouern0r.-The Huntsville Democrat of the 14th inst. speaking on this subject, says:-
 "We have seldom known such a sudden change as has taken place in Huntsville and its vicinity, within the last month"; with regard to the election of Governor. Three months ago there something like division between Judge Gayle and Capt Da- vis-But now eDery body country and town, seem to go in for Gayle-Men-yes'. and influential men too-have acknowledged their error ceased to do evil, learned to do good, and are supporting Gayle with all their might"
 Had we not proof to the contrary we might be disposed to place confidence in the assertion of the Democrat, and consequently begin to despair of the success of MT Davis. But satisfied as that he will get large majority in the North, and quite respectable vote in the South we still look forward with confidence to his election We know MT Da- vis' friends do not make much noise and parade as their opponents nor do they boast of such an overwhelming majority; yet they look with single eye to the elevation of the man of their choice without wishing or trying to detract from or suly the character of his worthy competitor. We fully understand the object of the Democrat in boosting of the growing popularity of Judge Gayle in the North It will not be denied we presume, that it is merely for effect abroad; and it is really amusing to witness the tact and perfect understanding of few of the newspapers devoted to the ofthe Judge The Planters Gazette makes statement that he will carry every thing before him in the South; the Selma Courier responds to it, and adds its feeble es- timony the Tuscaloosa Inquirer reterates it as stubborn fact; the Democrat takes up, magnifes it. and sends it back Thus they think to make an i'm presson among the people thatJudge G.will without the possibility of doubt, be our next Governor.- We must have positive proof of change adverse to MT Davis, before we can put any confidence in the statement of the Democrat
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Paganini.-All London was at the last dates in uproar about this extraordinary performer then about to make his debut at the opera By way of stimula-
 ting curiosity already highly excited, the following description of him from the Paris Globe was circula- ting:
 Pagann and his violin enter A universal clap ping welcomes his appearance on the stage. He ad- vances several paces with embarrassment, and bows and the applause recommences. He proceeds with gait still more awkward and is again appauded He bows repeatedly. and endeavors to throw into his countenance a smile ofacknowledgmen which is soon however, replaced by icy coldness of expres sion.
 "He stops, and in position in which he seems, 1T possible still more constrained than during his walk and his salutations, he seizes his volin places
 it between his chin and breast and casts on proud look, at once piercing and sweet. He stands thus for several seconds leaving the public time to ob- serve and examine his strange originality; to gaze with curiosity at his lank body, his long arms and fingers, his chesnut colored hair flowing over his shoulders, the illness and suffering imprinted on his whole person, his sunken mouth his long hawk-nose, hs pale and hollow cheeks, his large, fne and open forehead, which Dr Gall would love to contemplate, and under that forehead eyes, hidden as if in shade but every instant darting forth lightning
 Suddenly, his ooksdcsc from his violin to the orchestra. He gives the signal, and, abruptly rais- ing his right hand in the air. lets his bow fall upon hs violin. You expect that all the strings are about to be broken. Nothing of the sort You are surprzed by the Highest the most delicate the finest Of sounds For several instans he continues to play with your anticipatons, and to provoke you All the caprice which occurto him employed to rouse you from the indifference which he supposes you to feel He runs, he leaps from tones to tones, from octaves to octaves, passes with incredible switness and precision the widest distances ascends and de- scends natural and chromatic gamuts; produces eve- ry where harmonic chords draws forth the most ex- traordinary sounds of which the violin is capable; makes speak, sing, complain; now there is a mur- muring of waves, now breeze ofwind, now chirp- ing of birds;-in short, an incoherent eharirari.
 "This great artist has, however, other resources than such fantasies for the captvation of the public
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Ne'0 Hampshire. The republican members of the Granite State ts the number of 150, assembled in convention and unanimously approve the nom- nation of General JACKSON for reelection to the Presidency. The convention has also recommended Generd Conoontion of the Republican party friend- y to Gen. JachSOn 10 be held in Baltimore, in May. lo32, for he purpose c} nominating Vice President This convention is of great importance, and we are happy to see 1t recommended from that quarter presidential nomination by Congress after the old democratic manner, is now hopeless, and as the friends of MT Clay are holding conventions in eve- " section of the country it becomes necessary to fix and establish the great divisions of party, and let them settle down on the two candidates, and allow the line to be drawn, and distinctly marked The nomination of Vice President with General Jack son is of great importance, and can be more amca- ply decided by general convention, and so recom- mended to the people, than by nominations from ir- responsible quarters. We therefore hope THAT IN EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT THROUGHOUT THE UNION, DELEGATES FRIENDLY TO GENERAL JACK. SON WILL BE NOMINATED TO THE CONVENTION TO BE HELD AT BALTIMORE ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY 1S32.
 The democratic journals, we trust, will notice these proceedings, and give their aid in the urther- ance of this important object-Courier S, Eng.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

MessrS Ediors.--I wish to propose question or two to some of your readers. Why are they for Nicholas Davis as Governor because he was friendly to Tuscaloosa and also for Samuel W. Mardis who has been one of the bterest foes to its interests? ?- Why do they talk so much about Gen. Jackson. ma king him test for all things, and yet support Nicho- las Davls, notorious Clay-manl Shall l answer them; that their interest in Tuscaloosa is seen only about the me of elections; and that they are willing to ride the old ,rarhorse so long as he goes their road after that
 K;cL h;,, | ;il t;u.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

TLYCEUM.-There will be public Lecture delivered before the Tuscaloosa Lyceum in the Me thodist Church, THIS EVENING (23d inst at early candle lighting. The public arc invited to at- tend. By order of the Board of Managers
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
CANDID TIE s


 FOR GOVERNOR. NICHOLAS DAVIS, of Limestone. JOHN GAYLE Qf Greene. SAMUEL B. MOORE, QfJachson. FOR coNGREss-MIDDLE DISTRICT. SAMUEL w. MARDlS, of Shelby ROBERT F. B. BAYLOR, of Tuscaloosa J. w. GARTH, of Morgan. To represent Tuscaloosa county, and that part of Walker voting with Tuscaloosa in the State Legis- lature.
 P. N. WILSON. B. B. FONTAINE. $. G. PETERSON. VIM. H. TERRELL JAMES FOSTER. JOHN R. DRISH. ELI SHORTRIDGE. M. D. WILLIAMS. JOLLY JONES. JAMES LYNCH
 FOR SENATOR.
 LEVIN POWELL
 FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
 JOHN M. JENKINS.
 FOR SHERIFF.
 HIRAM P COCHRAN.
 WILLIAM Y. CLOVER. IJ We are authorized to announce Col ROBERT FOSTER candidate for Brgadier General, in the 9th brigade and 2d division of the militia of this State to fill the vacancy occasioned by the promo, tion of Gen. Ira Griffin
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Hcrod, out heroded.-A Providence anti-masonic paper assures us that Her0d the Tetrdrch was genu- inc mason, and in proof that he swore obey all the signs and summons of the daughter of Hero dias, if within the length of hiS cabletO,oi In the name of common sense what does this meanl
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

We learn that, during the sojourn of MT Ingham in this city, he in the presence of several gentle men, fully acquitted Mr Van Buren of any lot or part in elfectng the dissolution of the late cabinet Such an acquital under existing circumstances is highly creditablc to the late Secretary of the Trea- sury, must prove gratifying to the friends and overwhelming to the enemies and slanderers of Mir Van Buren. We are certain. that when the entire conduct of the Ex-Secreary of State, during the agtating circumstances under which the govern ment labored while he was member of the cabinet is known to the public, his character will be fully redeemed from the aspersons which have been cast upon it. and better appreciated by the American peo- ple We say this and all that we have said upon the subject of Martin Van Buren's career, from a sense of justice alone, and conviction of right and without any reference to his future prospects for the Presidency, be these prospects brilliant or other wise-Penn Inquirer.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Dog War-From the beginning of warm wea- ther up to the 23d ult. an exterminating war has been waged in New-York against the dogs Nine hundred and thirty-sx have already been despatch ed, and the war is still prosecuted with vigor.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Easton, (Penn) June 30.-On Friday morning last, so heavy was the trosl on the Pocono Mountain that MT Cox we are informed by person who put up at his tavern made large ball of some he gath cred before his door, and discharged it at the face of the stage driver to wake him up.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
BOOTS. SHOES. &C.

BOOTS, SHOES, sc.
 NUST received direct from New-York a eD fresh supply of BOOTS and SHOES, Shoemakers' Finding, Paste Backing, 6ec. Ssc. All which will be disposed of upon moderate terms. JOHN GOLDSMITH,
 July16 16 Agent
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

The warmest admirers of Mir Eaton must we think, smile or laugh outright upon reading the fol- lowing nay, he cannot himself if he is as good na- tured as we think him, repress his risibles. For ourselves, we were so much tickled that we cannot resist the temptation to present it to our readers
 Passion and POetry-Love is not the only provo- catise to poesy-men often rhyme in a rage, and measure metre in their madness. In this frame of mind appeared to be the late Secretary Eaton
 "--great god of War,
 Lieutenant General to the Earl of Mar''- when he ndited his catastrophica episte to the ex- minister Ingham, saying thus:
 -"and nothing more be said by me,
 till face to face we meet."-
 For sublimity of expression, and desperation of purpose, what example more awful can be quoted If he had said, ' I'll not speak another word till I knock you into the middle of next week" the phra- seology would have been accounted vulgar and un- dignifed How happily too, does this deadly reso- ution to remain aciturn, illustrate trusm that has been trise a thousand years-ira Juror breyis est For poetical eiegaAce, know of but one parallel to the above-cited Etonian couplet-and that may be found in the writings ofthe renowned Furoso-piz
 ''Whoe'er these boots shall dare displace,
 Must meet Bombastes, face to face!'
 Ne,e- York Erening Journal.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

. Capt WILLIAMS, ofthe Brig Henry arrived a, Bal timore, in five days from. Port-au-Prince, reports having left French frigate and one or two other vessels waiting for French passengers ordered off the Island. -Charlsston Courier
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
Kick him, kill him, skin him, Tn Igt hin, ..n
SCARAMOUCH.

Will MT Scaramouch tell me whether a friend of Tuscaloosa would represent the middle district in Congress any better than who had no particular parality for the pace1 and will the charge of Clay ism render Mir Davis unfit for Governor2 Prs Depa
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

The Standard paper published at Lancaster, Pa, the residence of MT Buchanan, states, that MT B, has been appointed by the President, Minister to Russia
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Rev. Benjamin B. Smith, formerly Rector of Grace Church, Philadelphia, and late editor of the Philadelphia Recorder, has been elected Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocess of Kentucky
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
SERVANT WANTED.

to hire, or would purchase if
 WV on liberal terms, servant girl about 13 or IA years old. For particulars inquire at this office. July 9, 14tf,
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPART

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
 Tuscaloosa, July 13, 1881.
 By the Acting Governor of the State of Alabama. XX7HEREAS, ELDRIDGE DUKE, w late of Tuscaloosa county, is charged, that he did on the 4th day of July inst. felo- niously, and of malice aforethought, kill and murder Claiborne Harris, in the said county, and it appears that the said Eldridge Duke has eluded arrest by flight, and is not in GUS tody:
 Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who may apprehend and deliver the said E.ldridge Duke to the sheriff of said coun-l ty of Tuscaloosa, that he may be compelled to answer the said charge of murder.
 GiUen under my hand md the seal of the State, at
 Tuscaloosa, the 13th day cf July in the year ef
 our Lord 1881, and the .ffty-si1tt year of ths
 Independence of the United States.
 SAMUEL B. MOORE.
 By the Acting Governor:
 JAMES I. THORNTON, Sec'y of State.
 GF The said Eldridge Duke is thus de- scribed-Sppposed to be abont 35 years old, about five feet 10 inches hgh,' stout made, little stoop-shoufdered, dark haif, and of a somewhat swarthy complexion.' jy16 DUNAWAY.-Taken np and com k mitted to the jail of St Clair county Alabama, on the 18th of June, 1881, negro man who says his name is TOM. Heis about thirty years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, black complicated, a-scare on the right temple; he says he is blacksmith by trade; says he belongs to James Alexander, Spartenburg District, South Carolina. The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, and pay the charges incur red by his apprehension and commitment within six months, or he will be sold accord ing to law.
 JOHN $. EDWARDS, Sheriff. ID UNAWAY.-Taken up and com l1 mitted to the jail of St Clair county, Alabama, on the 17th of June, 1881, negro man who says his name is CHARLES. He is about thirty years of age, five feet four inches high, black complected; says he be- longs to Dr John Cole, Dallas county, Ala bama, ten miles of Selma. The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove pro- perty, and pay the charges incurred by his apprehension and commitment within six months, or he will be sold according to law.
 JOHN S. EDWARDS, Sherif. July 9, 3w15.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-03

EbUBLlC SALE-Wil he sold. hv public
I'll auction, at the late resi- ,ence O. Fyeg,y
;ck LGt0reT, decd. one aud bali n,iIr. don,
Martlnsburg. on Wednegdag. MsgM cf lis, IT,
nert, all OF the personal property 10 5n4las 10
sad deceased, consisting of Horses. Cows.
Hogs and Sheep; Farming Utensils, NYsg.
on, " heat Fan, Cutting Box Fioeghs. far-
rows, &C. Household oan Kitchen F,rni-
ture OF yarlous kinds, together with number
81 articles not Necessary 10 pAtticularise. -
Nine months credit wilt he Civ, n the purchas-
exon all sums over five dollars. apon giving
BOND with approved security; under that SUM,
cash The sale viii begin early in the day,
and contigue Until al Is sold
MARY LAWYER, Eafx.
February H.. 1881
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-03
POETRY
THE BOLD L0YER.

For years ! adored thee,
But hope had none.
That e'er thy proud father
Would brook such a sou.
If NV hand sent no token.
My ZIP made no slEn,
To picture my passion.
The lA1lt was not tuinel
I've watched thee unwearied
In green wood and hall,
Unseen by thy kindred.
Thy weoers, aud all;
Though men cried. a marvel
wor,hipped thee. where
The knees Of the holy
Were bending in prayer.
I've locked To thy wiadov
In stiffness Of night.
Aud longed for The wings,
OF the happy moon light:
II flew to thy chamber.
And slept on thy brow.
Entrauced by thy beauty
AS /, sweet, ara nowl
In secret burned
For moment like this,
To know il my portion
BE torture or bliss:
Ills speaking Il word. ana
Our meeting Is Ger
'Tis speaking a word. AID
We part never more!
To win thy gray father.
I've no patch OF earth;
To match thy high brothers.
I've no musty birth.
Let the rich call me begssr.
Tho titled a chu'i--
DIV blade il as true as
The swerd OF an earl.
Thou shalt not lack HONOUR,
Thou shalt not need land.
While there's wit IN thi, head,
Or strength in this hand.
And better than jewels,
Or old pedigree,
Sole queen of my bosom
Enthroned thou shalt bei
bly, steed grows impatient,
And paws at the gate,
lie freis for high moments
That iy as We wait
lie tells me. ere morning.
Far, far ! must ride,
To lead to the altar
A fugativc bride -
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-03
WIN IL. JOHNSON.
PERFORMANCES

Spring 1898, then three years old, he ram
Tor the great sWee patakes, tytr the Halifax
course North Carolina, "a which there were
seven subscribers, $500 each, when he was
Inc second horse, u4sEluC ttc race III good
time, although he was 4Uttr lame for sever
al days before the race. ialI after, ~ ran
lar the post stake at Norfolk, five starting,
Two alile heats, entrance 1900 each! ! rs
was among the best races ever ron in the
state, The secCud heat IN 3 saiau{es - seconds:
won by Polly Hopkins, beating Byleu ,.os q
teHgEA, tic again kcc3pie iatnr, ana did not
run for another Iace, was tuned out al d
rested the next spring. Fan 1928, lpnt hun
IN training, and continued him until his de
iective leg gave way, when was Obliged 10
give him up--Whea sound hac! The highest
opinion Of him. His stock is much approv-
ed; many of his family sold very hish his
dam at II years old for &l2hQ, bis e Il at
~ years old for $500; Sadly Melville fer
$1,000; Ara5 Tor $4,000; Brilliant Tor $1,000,
IafH Tor $4,000. The d,,Nn Suished race
mare Virginia lafayette, I.u lie same
mare VIZ: Byron's damp, S25t0 was reius
ed for just before her death Byron himself.
at two years old, for SloO0 (and lately one
bali et hlm for $500 Virginia Taylor. also
out OF the same mare, 5000 Was refused
for; at 5 years old run four races, won thre.
OF them, lone of the races she won was m
three heats OF two miles each and each OF
the three heats was run !n three fs3iauies Gfig
flso seconds, cvinclng speed and bottom } 4
yeariing lilly out of the same mare. HIf6O
was refused for, ana others held At hlgh pf,
ces. MN Il I,f..-,t
Frederick county, Feb "a, 1851 = tt
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-03

H<4>TRAY COLT-Found trcspassins :,
"a on the land ol the subscriber, as az, es'
tray, Bay .MWc Cojt, supposed to be three
years old next Spring, nearly fourteen hands
high, the left hind foot white. has 10 ether
mark or brand; appraised to thirty dollars.
Ahe owner OF said coh j, requested 10 come
prove property, pay charges aud take il a.
way JOHN BROWN.
February "a, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-03

Z AID FOR sALE-NVin be sold, on
t. Saturday, 9Th ,ljnych, on the land, (be
tween twelve and 4 o cIock,) about ten acres
Of valuable rail and other timber by tue a
cIe--(which Will be laid of IN lots of an acre
eacb,l adjoining the timber lands OF Lyle,
SoutbwooJ < Traveller. rest on the Sphere
Spring farm, Jefferson county. Va. Terms
at sale. WM G. BURNS.
Feb %, IS3l-ts
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-03

~ Bf hOIt.--- MS Oea"siiuA' Ns0
ffNr[I rough bred racer, viii stand
lH&s this season, (Which will end on
uAssxnlzsr, the lst Of July next0 at my
rss,dence between Battletown and Smokers
ferry. three miles from each place, twelve
from CharIestown, and eleven from Berry's
ferry and Wildwood, at Sl5 the leap, paya-
bic the nomentthe service is performed; $40
the season, if paid by the lst Of July, II not
paid by that day s25 in all eases VIII be re
CURED; and $40 insurance, TO be paid as soon
as the mare is known to be in foal; (part'n5
VITA the mare or irregular attendance al the
stand forfeits the insurance;) and 90 cents
cash to the groom to be sent with the mare
Mares can be furnished with pasturage at 30
cents per week; dots are laid down m orch
ard grass for mares and colts 10 addition to
other pasture); and grain, If required, at
neighboIhoo prices. Care will be taken to
AVOID accidents and escapes, but ! will not
be accountable for them.
That this beautiful animal j. of the most
favorte family Of racers aud Of the greatest
beauty, wili appear from the following letters
and certificates Of the most distinguished ra-
GERS and Judges Of race horses, which gentle
men are requested TO read
JOSIAH WIN. WARE.
"If any horse will do in your couEtry, he
Byron will; as to beauty and appearance
he has no superior ."-Ertract from Colonel
johnson s letter in 1850.
81 think him Byron finely bred and one
Of the handsomest horses ever saw. new
or saw him run, but have heard his trainers
speak highly Of him."-EFtract .fra,n j. III
Seldca's letter IN 1880
Byron, Of whom YOU have heard, was
purchased by me at years old, for 1000.
is of the most approved blood in Virginia. <
certainly the most beautiful animal in the
world, and Of the finest form When three
years old, Byron received an injury in enc
Of his fore legs, which prevented him from
showing any figure on the turf, though III
pf'irate trial which Col. Johnson sax, he pro
nounced him able to run with any horse Of
his age in the world. When let down en-
tirelv, Col. johnson purchased him of me,
his grand dam, Bet Bounce, sold at fifteen
years old for $4,000, and produced her differ
ent owners in colts actually sotd, pl7 0o0; y
now have q letter by me ofe .iLg me : 1900
for one of her colts only two years old y
Eritdct Of a letter from John .hipgc, Esq t0a
gentleman q Hmtorer county, IN 1880.
PEDIGREE.
Byron is full five feet three inches high. 5
years eld tins dasO sprIns, Inc bay OF
very great beauty, excellent action form
and strength. lie was got /, the c lei red
race horse Virginian, Who vaa certainly a
mong SIR Archy's first lavolite sens; his dam
was Coqnettc (she by Sir Arehy), who was
also the dam of The distinguished race m,res
Virginia Lafayette and V;rsiui, Taylor; 10
quotes dam was the celebrated old Bet
Bounce, she was also the dam oil Arab. Bar
sheba, Tariff, Brilliant, &c Bet Bounce
was by the imported Sir Harry. the best son
OF Sir Peter reazle; g d. by old Medley; g.
g q. by Mark Anthony; &. <. d by Jolly
Rodger; 8. 2. s. d. the famous Imported
mare Jenny Cameron.