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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23
WHEELING. February -.


crsat md Destructive Flood 1t falls to
o,r Iot to-day to record the most extensive
ana destructive food which has occurred IN
the history of this country The Ohio river
commenced ri.ing at this place on Thursday
last. On Friday, soon after IL O'Clock, It be
gan to overflow its banks The water rose
al the rate Of 70 inches an hour I'll! Saturday
morning, when il began to rise less and less
rapidly till at night, when 1t came to a
stand and soon after began to fall = The pre-
else height Of the river above low water marx
has not been ascertained. 1t Is known to
have risen higher than it has ii Gu since the
memory of the oldest person now living, IL
being from to feet higher than 1t was at
the memorable foods of "a aud Is The
destruction OF property occasioned oy ms
calamity is beyond calculation The whole
val,sv of the Ohio from its source 10 ITS
mouth within the reach of this tremendous
freshet must present one uninterrupted scene
of waste. desolat,on and distress The farms
on the rich bottoms have been swept OF the
fences, and dwellings, barns. corn and meat
houses with their contents, aud the stock.
All the towns and villages along the river
have been wholly or IN part inundated ana
many of the buildings with all they contain
ed have been carried away
All the low part of our town has suffered
severely-it is impossible at this time to es
innate the loss of property-42 houses. we
are informed, mostly small frames have been
swept away from South Wheeling The
bridge over Wheeling Creek is gone-,9J
houses were counted passing by on the nvef
from Saturday morning ill IL o'clock A
large warehouse filled with flour, lodged on
the upper point of the Island The river is
now even with the banks. 10 our next we
shall be able to give more particulars. - Times
The River is SO feet above low water mark
There have been IL Steam Boat arrivals ano
Il departures since our last-ib.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23
From. The ScottsufIie aurora Of Feb g.
DESTRUCTION OF BOATS.

Twenty eight boats were entirely destroy
ed at the breaking up of the ice al this place
on the evening of the 2Sth ult Fortunately
there was little merchandise on them. The
break was so sudden that there was no TIM
for exertion, and indeed nothing could have
been done to save them.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

aSFscts extracted from Speech deliv-
cred in the Virginia House of Delegates on
the subject Of abolition:
Virginia contains ga .939 whites, 400 ,724
slaves. and AZ, l03 free persons Of color
These aggregates are thus distribuied-ln
the Eastern half of Virginia that which lies
between the Blue Ridge and the Atlantic 0
cean, there are 375.935 whites; 4l6. $50
slaves. and 40.763 free negroes
And while the Western half of the State
contains 3 10 .5O4 white inhabitants, the Trans
Allegheny section of the State contains only
about Is 900 slaves and 600 free negroes
and the Valley District, between the ALE
ghany aud the Blue Ridge, but s.44s slaves
and 46S5 free negroes.
Virginia contains by the last census, less
than one 5th part of the whole achite popu
latien Of the United States.
II contains more than one 7th Of the free
negroes
And it possesses between 4th and 9Th
of all the slaves in the Union
Virginia has greater number Of slaves
than any other state in the Union, and more
than Louisiana. Mississippi Alabama, Ten
nessee, all put together; and more than four
times as many as either of them, South Ca
rolna AID Louisiana are the only States In
which the slaves are more numerous than the
white population; and Virginia has more
slaves, without estimating her great and un
fortunate disproportion OF free persons Of
color, than both these States put together.
VIRGINIA CLAIMS The bill to provide for
liquidating the claims of the State Of VlrS'-
MIA "lor payments to the officers command
ing in the Virginia line in the war OF the Re-
vo!ution, on account Of halfpay for life pro-
missed the officers aforesaid by that Common
wealth." appropriates sls9.543 sc for the
purpose; and also an additional sum equal to
the amount of judgments rendered against
that State on account of a promise contained
in an Act Of the General Assem- bly, passed in
the month of May. 1879, provided that the
whole amount, including the foregoing, shall
not exceed s2Ai,345
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23
Quick sailing fhe chips Richmond, BA-

/ The importance of the establishment of
the American Colony at Liberia appears to
be justly appreciated by some of the British
writer's The Westminster Londsn) Re
view says, in reference to it:--"Ihe Ameri
cans are successfully planting free negroes
on the Coast OF Africa; a greater event pos
sibly, in its consequences, than any that has
occurred since Columbus set sail for the
New World"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23
"Clay, Liberty and Union"
NATIONAL REPuBLfoAs NOMINATION..
FOR PRESIDENT.
HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky.
Eop VICE ppESrDENT

JOHN SERGEANT, of Penn.
The CHAMPIONS OF THE AMERicAs SysrEM!
The WORKING MANS ADVOCATES!
The FRIENDS OF LIBERTY IN EVERY cLfMEi
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

The Ratherfordton On CD Spectator con.
tains an account Of the murder OF man
named Silver, by his wife, aided by another
woman His head was first cut of, and his
body partially burnt. HIS habits were in
temperate--those of vagfant. After the
commission Of the deed, the wife went to
her fathef-ia laws to inquire after her Lus
band, who, she said, mad not beea al home,
and was not to be found
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

We learn from the Tallahassee Floridian,
that Achille Murat, who recently received a
military commission from tue Belgian 90
vernnent, but was deprived OF it by a de
mand made by the French government, is
expected shortly to return with his lady, 10
his resideace in Florida.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

THE SLAVE L>oU ERECTION AT
JAMAfC The Editors of the New York
Journal of Commerce are indebted TO aeon
mercial house for the pcrusal OF letters from.
Montego Bay 10 January 10th, from whIc
they make the following extracts:
MoNTEao BAY, Jan. 18th, 1882
| have TO inform you that the disturbance
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

The Episcopal Church at Auburn, New
York, was destroy ed by fire on Monday
week Ii is supposed the fire originated from
the stove that had been used during the SER
vice the day before.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

A letter from Port an Prince. under date
of lth January. published in the New Or
leans Bee, says--"A commercial treaty has
Just been concluded between this and the l.
nded States government Commodore Ell
hot, commanding the frgate, was sntrustet
with the management of the negotiations
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-02-23

The Nashville papers state that the Pres
byteriah Church Ia tiat town was destroyed
by tire soon after midnight of Sunday, the
2Sth ut- 1t was not kaown how the fire o.
riginated.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
EDM. I LEE, C. C.
District nf CNlumbi,.
dec l0-2m

.4leraadria County, to Uit:
November Term, lS31-l0th Day.
John e psge, Executor OF win
liam B Page, deceased, who was
Executor Of Matthew Page, de-
ceased, Complainant,
against
Daniel Graham, Administrator Of IN CHaNCERY
John NcIver, dec ased the Pre-
sident. Directors aud Company
of the Bank of Alexandra, and
the President and Directors of
the Bank of Potomac, Def'ts,
aNIiE Defendant Daniel Graham, Administrator of
1 John McIyer deceased. not having entered his
appearance, aud gwen security, according to the sta
tute and the rules ofthis Court; and il appearing to the
satisfa ton ofhe Court upon affidavit hed, that the
said Daniel Graham is not nnsbitan Ut the District
f Columbia; on the motion Of the Complainant by his
cou,sri it is
Ordered That the said Daniel Graham do appear
her. Oh or before he first hay of next April Term and
answer the Compliments bill; and that the said presi-
DENT Directors and Compan Of the Bank of Alexandria
and the President Directors OF the Bank Of Potomac
do convey pay away or secrete the debts by them
owing to- or the money estate, effects in their hand>
heongng to- the SAID absent defendant, until the fur
Their decree of this Court and that copy of Thu
Order be punished in the Alexandris Ph.nx Gazette
for two mon rs ,uccessve and that another copy be
posted at the front door of the Court-house OF said
County
copy-Test:
dec lO--2m EDM. I. LEE, C. c..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
Female Acade My.

Brooke Lodge. on 81. .fSaph Street. osf'ceef'
kmg and Cameron
yaNHE Increased psir'nage OF ihS Institution mas ae
termined tn, subscriber to endesV"r to engage the
services of lady, in every respect qualified to assist IN
his important duties
The ancient and Modern I.Sngusges. Music Draw
inc Painting, &C with the other branches usua.!
tsnpb, IN the best Female Semnsries, will comprise
the courst If INSTRUCTION.
The rres, o iect kept constantly in view is to ele-
.n,,n and useful kno Wedge such viii qualify the
ossssor to I'll useful and dgnhed station IN soce-
T. slI conducted with wise reference to future
tate. ,. ...IL
,nerence he respectfully invites those who feel
Interested to visit his School at any time and ascertain
ths advancement, proficiency. &C. of the young ladies'
nnr his tuition that they may see andJuose ror
selves. :, ~. s,st u,nd.v
in September
Alexandra, spgs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22

vvNHE above Ointment Is Recommended to the public
Il as safe and certain remedy for those obstinst.
diseases of which have long bsfled the skin
of medicsl science:
LIST White sweIlngs of every description;
I'd Sore legs and ulcers Of long standing;
Sd Schirrus glandular tumors. particularly those
hardened tumors in women's breasts, which oentime,
terminate in liberated cancers;
4th Felons what some people know by the name
OF catarrhs, Of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains OF the joints;
9th Sprans and bruises of every description. q, in
whatever part situate;
9TH letters Of all kinds. In this complaint the M.
tent in applying the ointment, must keep the Bar,
out of water;
9Th Chilblsins or parts affected b. frost.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22

From he late Hon De Ipit Clinton. Esq Governor Of
the late IF Veg Nrk, {, '-. Daniel Sfee Boohsel-
Ter, Agent far the sale cfhe Potadelphs, or India Er
tract. at albany
Dear Sir "A E. male relative OF my family, who mas
resided with for many years had been long afict
ed with racking pans sometimes joint and some
tin es in another but most frequently IN the wrlsts'
shoulders knees. and ANGLES, and sometimes IN the
breast frequently shifting from one to another, each
day bringing with additional weight OF misery de.
prving her of day and night attended with loss "f
appetite, lowness of spirits &C. when her physician
termed inve,crate Rheumatism. without being able 10
give the least relief Underth circumstances we
were determined to try the Poadephis, OF India FIX
tract which YOU advertised agent for the proprietor
the effects Of which far exceeded my most sangune
expectations Before she used one box her pans IN
great measure iefher. her appetite returned ana by
using three boxes according to the direct ON she u.s.
under the sres Of Divine Providence, estored 70 her
usual state Of good health. This being remarkable
cure, under the distressing circumstances, ps'hy
proves the vast importance of hat most valuable meu
cine. Since the above cure has been performed my
physician informed me he had hnset reco nmehdeo
it and used it in many obstinate chronic and innamns
tory rheumatic affections with the hspPes effects
therefore cam with confidence, recommend II 10 all
who are laborng under tn rheumatism IN every Stage
of the diseases and it, IN opinion, tins medicine was
introduced into he arm, and navy IT would be 'ast
rsst nj the s.r,,ce DE ir CLI\TON.
For sale by WILLIAM HARPER,
Druggist, Fairfax street, Alexandria
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
district c1 Columbia,
dec 19-2m

Com~y q .7lerandrsa, 10 Wu'
November Term, lSSl-l0th Day.
Mordecar Mrl-r Complainant,
against wv CHIN merry.
Humphrey reake and George
Wise, Defendants
VNHEdefendsnt, Humphrey Peake, not having entered
I his appearance, and given security according tot
statute an the rules Of his Court and appearing to
the satisfaction of the Court upon aft sv fled that
the said Humphrey Peake is not an "habitant OF the
District of Columbia; the motion of the Complain.
ant, b, his counsel, tits
ORDERED, That the said Humphrey Peake do appear
here fore the first ds' If next april term, and
answer the Comp'snants b and that the said George
Wise do not convey pay away or secrete the debts by
him owing to- the money, estate, or effects IN ms
hsrds belonging to- the said absent defendant, until
the further order decree of this Courts and that
COPY of this rider be published in the Alexandria Phe
nix Gazette for two months successfully, and that ano
Their copy be posted at the front door of the Court
house of said County.
A copy--resI:
dec 10-2m EDM | Lee T.. u.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
Cabinet Chair. and Sofa Manufac'

y
NAMES GREEN Cabinet maker, -haso hand, ana
y will constantly keep at his old on Royal
ST., Aexsntria, e at the corner oflOth ST., Pennsyi
vania, Avenue Westinghouse general assortment ~
the mostfashionable and durable Furniture, which ne
will equal ifnot superior in quality, to any
ever offeredin the misunderstanding part, OF
Grecan, wingedsnd plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal endand plain sideboards
Ditto, with eellarettssnd marblesabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES book-casei
Pier, able swith marble aud mahogany tops
Plllerandclaw dining ,breakfas, and card tables
Plsin do do do do do
Ladies ork stand
Shaving andcandl do
Wash, tands withm mar and mshoganytops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music II tools, bidetts cribs, rsdles
Portable writing desks&c
With genera hssortmentof bedsteads ofrichly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods, all OF
hich will be soldas for cash as they can be pur
chased ofthesamequalitya tany 'ther mandatory
- the Union ALSO,
IN ,ssortmen ofStDomingOsndB Bay of Honduras
Mshopany, \ partof which is suitable For handrails
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, coPal var
nish ofasuperor quality, sackng bottoms, cords,
TURNING AND arriving,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
Gnut and NheNMatisM cNreN.
EAU MEDICINALE DE HUSSON,
IA French PreDarQt,On.

FEW bottles of this celebrated remedy TOT 'he .
"A cure of govt and rheumatism-the paroxysn's, -, %
which causes int few hours ana Una, ~. -.
den of several years to the use of their LIMBS
The Eau de Medcinsle is extracted slmpy m".,
plants, the medicinal properties ofwhich were
to the ancents as well as to the moderns ms
very was made about forty years ago by Mons memo
lac since that period experience has constant
" proved its efficacy and utility The principal y,r'
the of this water is purify the mass OF blood ana 10
be carried directly to the part and Will reeSe
wben known remedies are poweress. To be had OF
nra ITM L.3hPH{ER e Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
The Visgi,.,a Free Press

+ weekly newspaper, published at Charlestown
jeff RS n Count, Virginia at 81 per annum, pay
able IN advance 1t has very extensive circulation in
vertising medium for City Herchs is and others. who
n sy wish 70 communicate with their couhtry frienas
'rhe improvements now in progress, whcn will con.
meet intimately the trade of the rich Valley Of Vr.
gnia with Baltimore and the cities of the Distrc, of
Columbia. will suggest to those concerned an add
tcns motive for awaiting themselves of the columns Of
the Fvee Press If sept IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
.SaNn a FGWcard.

JnMn a FGuca~d.
Upholsterer and lMattrass Manufacturer,
vIlENDERS MS respectful acknow,e dsemenis to the
l public in gen raj TOR the very liberal encourage
ment he has received, and informs them that he has
On hand general assortment of
New live gees. feather beds
Best curled hair mattresses
Spanish moss do
Cotton do
Cat tail do
Straw do
Sofas, easy chairs, &c &c.
New geese feathers and Spanish moss sold BY
the large or small quantities
All of mich can be warranted of the very best qua
lily, md win oe disposed of reasonable for
sash
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
EegrOes " Az ed

1 RESIDENT of New Orleans wishes to purchase
for his own use alone on Cotton estate IN Loul
siana, family of Negroes sy from 50 to 90 in nun
ber Applicants for the sale will please state the age
size, &C. and the lowest cash price. Address to the
undersigned at Alexandra, y &
FRANKLIN ARMFIELD.
nov 10 I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
BEDS, MATTR ASSES, so.

.T.tice
To The Citizens ofthis place and the Public &C.
neraAy.
kTH Passengers for Baltimore,
|xxASc.s are respectfully 'nformt d that
MN$-v1Sthev can secure their passage to
-----s-.sefh-'e" Baltimore by the9 IL or O'Clock
Line of Coaches from Washington b, taking seats in
Alexandria at Newton's Hotel and leaving in the z.
g. g, 10, IL or IL O'Clock Boats for Washington. as
there will be Coaches at the wharfto convey them up
to the Stage 0ficc without any extra charge.
BY this arrangement passengers cannot be disap
pointed Extra Coachesfurnished for private parties
It all times
Fare to Baltimore 49,.
P.s, Nine O'Clock stage by way of the Rail Road
rHOS BLACKBURN
may l4-dtf Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
From HGLiam Ruff Esq Keeper IF the Ne'O Prison IN
Arch Street PaiiideiDhta


Dear Sir Abni.' a ,e.r an, hsit was dreadtuiN
afflicted With bhrunstem, or wnstm my 'hyslciaht rm-
ed Rheumatic Gcut: my pains were so great that IL
would be Impossible for IN" 10 give you description
,hey better Known by those iaboring under kheu
mat;sm than can be described had neither rest nor
sic en-. day nor night; hen took the P"'ade'pha or
india Extract, according to the directions, with YER
singular success after taking few d0sesi got to se
and slept well continued the use OF he Extract pills
and the pains gradually eft me- rested well 'ur'ng the
dry and had refreshing lee during the night, and
tinued to get better til got perfectly wei.
WIN. RUFF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
district If Columbia.

Ooo'y " s1's's~''>''
November Term, 1881.
William Fowle, surviving psrtner0
of I.awrason & Fowie, Com
plsnant,
against Pm CAahtEhf'
Philip G. Marsteiirr, Jonathan JAN
ney, and Josiah II. Davis, DE.
PENDANTS.
vTluE Defendant, Philip G. Narsteller, not having
entered his appearance this suit. and given secu
rty according to the statute and the rules OF TINS
Court, and it appearing. TO the satisfaction OF the
Court, that she said Philip Msrsteer is noe an IN
habitan of the District of Columbia, on the motion
of the Complainant, by his counsel it is
Ordered, That the said Philip G. Marsteler do ap.
pear here before the first day of the next april
Term of this Court. and answer the Complanants
Bill All give security for performing the DEGREES OF
this Court; and that the said Jonathan Ianney and 10
sah H. Davis do not convey, pay away or secrete the
debts by them owing to, or the money, estate o. ct
fects in their hands belonging to- the said absent De
PENDANT until the further order and decree OF this
Court; and that copy of this Order be forthwith pub
ished in the Aexanria Phenx Gazette for two months
successyely AMI another copy os'ed at the front door
of the Court house of the sac County.
Test EDM L. LEE, Z. U.
dec 19-2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
Cash for Negroes

HNE wish to purchase one hundred and fifty likely
W Negroes, of both sexes, from IL to Is years OF
age. field hands; also mechanics of every description
Persons wishing to sell would do we'll to give us
call, as We determined to give higher price fol
slaves than any purchasers who may hereafter
be in this market, and no certificates required.
ANY communications promptly attendedto. We can
at all times be found at ourresidence west end Duke
street, ,lexandris, d C.
jan Is FRANKLIN & ARMFIELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
Letter from Mr.. RaLston.

Dear Sir Ihave ,ten violently Atfsced with Rheu-
natic COM lain, for many years; even m. fingers were
Gu contract ed could neither dress undress myself
have oHly use two boxes of the Extracts, and am
perfe city restored. Your truly R.RALsTON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-22
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT
- PHEVIX LINES OF
Splenaia Blue safety coaches,


One Line, for the accommodation OF passengers, al
81, uia me Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road"
Hours of Starting. a, 81 A. NJ. & O'Clock +. NJ.
MESSENGERS by he o'clock Coach VII arrive
Y III Baltimore to breakfast, and always trofo one
hour and halt to two hours and hat, ahesa 81 Ine
great Northern Nail, consequently an sufficient time TOT
the Ia o'clock boatfor pa ade phls after having So
iourued three hours in Baltimore.
Arrangements having been sn'ered into win the
Bakin,ore and Ohio Raj Road Company the patrons OF
this inr DESTROYS of traveI & hat way, can AWAY
be sccomm lated in the 50 O'Clock Coach without
having to Wait for their baggage to be Changed inc
stage proceeding direct on to Baltimore Inc ptopr'
etor. with view of still further accommodating pas
s.n res. " n start a stage at o'clock, p NJ during
the warm season.
No racing allowed, and passengers may rely upo"
every attention being paid at all tim to Their c"nVe'
n; nee CONF ~, and EXPEDITION Having four changes
on these hines IL H no' be doubted but that less he 'o'
Be ksn an perora.ing the route than those 0hch nare
6uithr
,p.ntll Hue Safety rroy built Coaches, Il st rate
teams civil attentive and experienced drivers q! all
times iby law Or MIGHTY at the commahi ofpassehs
WI, Will be convey d in very s"perIor anu expe
Uou, manner over this route.
Tae propre, ors gr .tefu for the liberal patronage
extended towsrdsthe Pheax, shall spare no pains o'
expense to merit continuance Ut pi0ic patronage
For seats please sppi, at Gsdsbys, Str.lhers, ana
PHI mix Stage office. Washington; holtznsn's, sem
me- ucCandless', and Oid Established hthce under
the Union Hotel Georg -tuwn, Union Hotel. and Globe
Ho ell, Alsxandris; B. ,zhoovers Bar Phenix >'age
Office No g. nth Cay, TT street LvforTs Fountain
Inn. Mstlsck's, United Hotel Baltimore.
'' BELIZHOoVER Co.
Mr.. Passengers in Alexandra wishing to go by the
earl, stage can ke the steamboat Cygnett " ASH
sar,on june