Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-12-13
NO. 81.

shed blaze ofhght over this country, which
viii more than compensate the cost, and all
the difficulties encountered In its erection.
Let US constantly bear in mind. that there is
in fact but little difference among men. except
what arises from education. and which viii
be found n The dag u trial stronger bull
HsIk FOR the defence OF liberty. than a for
est Of bayonets or piles OF gold. To con-
troll money is an humble quality, bot to con-
troll and direct those who possess il, Is an
ambition worthy siaie, and can only be at
cheved by the superior illumination Of its
citizens.
Institutions of this kind to be extensively
useful, must he placed in situation which
VIII enable them to educate our youth on the
cheapest terms All our citizens know the
value Of mental endowments, but heretofore
the expense of collegiate course has been
such, as TO put il beyond the power Of many
parents to accomplish for their sons, that
which they most desire. There are also o.
Their institutions deserving your attention,
whoss professors are among the most accom-
plished end distinguished men of the Upion
- and for many years have, given the beat
proof that the reputation they have gained,
is but q Just tribute to their merit-Libcrat-
lty towards Literary Institutions and TO bro-
fessors OF talent and learning is true economy
in Republics, and confers benefit from gem
Grafton to generation. for ages to come. :.
The benefits which the youth Of Virgins
might receive from the most learned and ac-
coriplished professors, is not complete, un.
less those professors and students are fur
nished with ample I,ibrsries, to which they
may refer, in order the more easily to arrive
at truth, explode error, and keep pace with
the progress of learning. Our University is
a. 4 r ~
originally designed for its Library. Were
tie General Assembly to authorize the origi-
nal catalogue to be filled, and a small annual
Appropriation for its benefit would be confer
red greatly beyond the amount which would
be deemed sufficient to keep pace with tho
advance Of science.
II is with deep regret have to announce
to you, that the Honorable Littleton Waller
farewell, one Of our Senators in the Con-
gress Of the United States. has resigned that
office, which resignation occasions vacancy
you will be called on to fll II is much to
be lamented that his private affairs from
which he has been SO much absent for some
years past, together with the in health Of
his family, as stated in his letter Of resigna-
ton herewith communicated, has compelled
him TO take step which has deprived the
State Of the services Of citizen who for ta-
Tents. integrity and devotion 10 tho true in
tsrests and principles Of Virginia, has few 90
quals.
have also 70 announce to you that tho
Honorable William Brown has resigned his
office as Judge ofthe general court--James
Semple, esq. formally judge of that court,
was appointed TO ill the vacancy until tho
general assembly could have an oppol tuniiy
Of making d more permanent appointment
have received from the Governor Of New
Hampshire resolutions Of the general assem-
bly, of that state, relating to the subject of
Internal Improvements, with request that
they may be lard before you, which is accord.
lngly done, Also resolutions adopted by the
Legislature of Tennessee relating to thePub-
lie Lands, are laid before you herewith, az
well as certain other resolutions relative to
the exercise Of certain powers by the Fede-
raj Government.
The Governor of Delaware has likewise
transmitted resolutions Of the Legislature OF
that state relating to the opening Of naviga-
ton between Chesapeake and Delaware
Bays, which are now presented to you.
The Governor of Louisiana has also trans.
mjtted 10 me resolutions Of the Legislature
OF that state. requesting them to be commu-
ncated to you, relating to the construction
of rail road from New Orleans TO the city
of Washington.
I have furthermore received from the Go.
vernon OF Maryland sundry resolutions adop.
ted BY the Legislature Of that state, request
ing that they might be presented to you,
which do, and invite your attention to those
relating TO the claim which that state again
renews to a part of our territory on the
North.
BY resolution of the general assembly Of
the Goth Of March last, I was requested to
procure and file in this Department, as soon
as practicable, an authentic copy Of a record
Of decision made some time anterior to tho
American Revolution, before his majesty
George the I'd, late king Of Great Britain,
France and ireland, in case which was
brought before bis majesty in Council By the
late proprietor Of the Northern Neck of Viz
ginia and the late proprietor of the western
domain Of Maryland, in dispute and con-
troversy touching the limits and boundaries
of the several letters patent granted by their
late riiajesties King Charles the ii and King
James II, for land lying on both sides Of The
river Quirrough or Potomac, and also copies
of such other papers as might be thoughtne
cessary and proper, and appoint an agent
who might convene and take af6dayits Of
such persons as should be.able to testify to a.
nv facts or circumstances of the western
boundary of Maryland, which in his opision,
ought to be perpetuated.
Ia pursuance of this resolution, ! appoih-
ted as agent or commissioner, Charles James
Faulkner, ESQ Of Berkeley county to per-
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