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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

4 MAJoR DowMEG 70 HIS UNCLE Ben.
| PM .pgLPHIA, Wednesday eve July 5.
Dear Uncle / m fairly beat out
at last; I've got left here by some OF their
.ta mel steam boat revolutions" as Jem
my Tompkius says, and III be hanged u
can kompose myself; so as to kompose Tor
you a tolerable sketch Of the matter. IL
was somehow this way You see, when
we got to Boston, night sfore last. says
the President 20 me, says he, "MaJoT
downing, I'm of TO morrow, alter cary
breakfast. for the White House" why,
saws /, General, what do you mean
k.Why, Major" says he, 81 mean what !
say" Just so, "and il they can do with
out YOU at Downingvllle, I'D like to have
you go along, but you must be up be
times, for I'm of ike streak of light
ming. Then" says |, "Gineral you go the
Rail Roads this time, eh?' "Oh! Ger
tain" says he "because I'm going on bust.
ness, Major Downing"
Well, as sure as two and two makes
four, at six o'clock yesterday morning. all
If us had our breakfasts snug aboard, and
soon after we were seated in a pilot coach,
and on our way TO Providence, whip and
spur, tell you at noon we were aboard
the Steamboat Providence, and had good
Accommodations, but plagy rough time.
Howsomever, we got to New York just
time enough, as the jockies say, to be too
late for the Philadelphia boat, but che
was still in sight when we hove round the
battery, so we signall'd her, and she lay
by for US to come alongside We CAM
90 to this place in little or no time, part
Of the way by water, and part by land
,f rail reading can he called land travel
ling which have my doubts.
When we got here, thinks |, now vel
have some rest, for the Peoples line
don't go till TO morrow morning. aoy
how. so gets hold Of my carpet baa
Just as we came near Chestnut st wharf
where the river was full Of steamboats,
and steps aboard OF the one nearest to the
shore, thinking the President was clos
after me As soon as got cieverly land
I'd, looked round for the President, anC
sees him bosrd OF another BOAT, with he'
,treamers fly,og. gong down the rIve'
ike a streak OF lightning sure enough -
h,llsoi says |, what does all this near
80 stout man STEPPED up TO me, ant
says be, "Slr. that IS the William Pen
steamboat, belonging the RilI Road Lin'
for Baltimore. and now bound Tor t.
Rsh Road al New Caste Then, says
II, I'm SMASHED, that's all, the PresIdea
and me have parted company-it's a tlIcA
of tina, little Dutchma Van Baren,
Your affcctionate netfu.
MAJOR JACK DoWNIS6.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18
PASSED MIDSHIPMEN.

Board, composed Of Commodore ia
cob Jones as President. and Captains j j.
Nicholson and w B. Shubrick as mem
bers, convened at Baltimore on the 9th
May, for the examination Of such midship
men as presented themselves, agreeably to
the orders of the Department.
The following is list Of those who
were found qualified for promotion, ar
ranged in the order fixed by the Board
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

MAJOR JACK DowsIS6.
OUEBEc, June IS A new instance

QUEBEc, June IS A new instance 81
American enterprise and industry Occur
r 4 here this week. A Alr. Bard, Of tht
: ate of Name, VINO has patent tor bee
hives, and who keeps great nnmoer o.
- e, and of course trades in them. arrive,
ia Quebec with hives, which he sold TO TIE
amount of between two and three hdo
bred dollars cash. He had brought som'
during the winter. in his boxes or hives, M
a torpid state, and found good sal but
it seemed more dilfic ult 10 remove them
during the summer season-their busy AMI
active period Mr.. Baied, however. trav
eled during the night. and sci has bees on'
during the day to feed and continue then
work, which they did with their usual &C
hvlty and regularity lie was about u
nights on the journey, by the kennebec
road. and brought the whole OF his hives
to Quebec in good condition, without loss
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

WoOL-Agents frUru the manufactur
rs OF " eoster and other towus have re.
Gently visited 'hlN county and Berkshire,
and purchased large quantities OF wool in
" orthlngton, Peru, Hlnsdale. Windsor,
Sc. Many loads OF wool passed through
his place las, week We are informcd
hat the prices -ven range from az to u
cents. and the qualty Of the Wool, frou
naif blood TO tniI hl0od aud Saxony fleeces
We have heard of only two lots tha'
Drought 10 cents What is called full
blood merIno brough, from 50 10 60 cts
much oil IL was sold from IS IL 90 cents
such rs the Information we have received
It nay not - enirely correct Hampshir,
tsudS) Gazette
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

The Woodbury. N Herald contains
The following notice of supposed Mur
Ter.
We have just been informed 10y Jusuce
Risiey, that The body of man about for
five years of age, FIVE feet ten inches
ugh, stout built aud well dressed with
small whiskers aud har lightly sprl killed.
with gray, come ashore at omer's Point
Gloucester county, \, Y on the 2lst ult
'uder circumstances which leaves no
Iouht that bis death was Intentionally &C
celebrated by some person or persons, to
ne Jury, by hun summoned to lnvesti
cate the case, unknown HIs arms wer-
crossed, aud tightly tied with a cord OF
rafting, several times passed around them
aud secured by knot Underneath tn
ms, IN a manner that fully convinced
he Jury Of honlcide. He could not. 10
their Opl0iOn have committed suicide with
as arms so tied This unfortunate IN
k nwn man Is supposed TO have been an
tiicer on ship board aud ,uet his fate ~
mhtlnous crew, or for b. p1rp0se of Sc
curing money and other valuables
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18
WARRANTS DATED IN 1927.

Homicide We but yesterday noticed
he occurrence OF "A double murder 10
Penns, ivatia. Our paper was hardly from
he press, before we were informed Of \
aiancDoly occurrence which lranspired
. Monday, about thirteen miles from our
~iy on the Augusta Road Nathaniel
Hunt VAS hot with a towing piece. while
..avlog his gig, ~ a person named Ben
j.min Brantly Hunt crossed rail fence
and stabilized Bran'ley TO the heart - Brant
ley died on The spot Hunt is slIl alive
.nd there is = FAINT hope Of his recovery
We know not tine neri. Of The dispute
Ne barely state the facts as we have
heard them.- Savannah Georgian
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

A gentleman writing to US from Fan
qnier county, Virginia, dated the Sh IN
ant, states that The " Wheat Harvest is
about being closed. and the crop WI be
snort 10 quantity and inferior 10 qnaiity
Inc corn crop As 10 a hopeful condition
Nr Brett was killed by hsntnlng the OH
er day, in the upper part of Prince VII
liam he had retired out of the ram. ana
taken shelter under a shock OF wheat,
which was struck by the electric tlu,d "
Alexandria Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

The strong measurs of the British
ministry respecting Ireland seem to
ave produced compartive tranquility
and security In that country.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

Holland and Belgium The ship Gem
arrived at New York on Friday from Az
werp, from which place she sailed o. tn
10th May. The captain reports, That he
learned at Antwerp, that warlike prepata
tons were again making in Bp!gum, and
that the third division of the army, con
,ist,ng OF 1000 men. had advanced TO IT,
frontier We place no reliance on these
reports - oW. and Emo
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18
PoRr GlB SON, Iune Is

PoRT GIBSON, June 8
An awful accident occurred on the Mis-
sissippi river, nearly opposite Grand Cult
on Tuesday last, by which nine persons
lost their lives. The ferry fiat. contain.
ing Mr. Elijah l. Clark, and part OF has
family. consisting OF his son and dangh
ters-in law, Mrs. Gibson Clark and chic,
Mrs John CLARK and child s. Miss Cour
sey, sister of Mrs. Gibson Clark, aged
about twelve years, also four OF his ne
grOes, three grown and one child, mAkiDg
ten IN all, ami four horses, in crossing from
the louisiana shore to Chit aloosa, got it,
Ia All eddy of the Gulf and in the confu
sion that ensued the horses became frlgh'
ened, and, rushing to one end of the fiat,
tilted II under water the eddy at the mo
ment SEEING It, drew the end downwards
until the boat stood almost perpendieula
10 the water. The motion was so sudden
that every thing was precipltated into the
stream. The horses swan to shore, ou'
all tue persons were drowned, with the
exception Of Mr.. Clark, the child oil Mrs
John n. Clark, and the ierryman. MIR
Clark saved himself by seIzing horse 8
tail. which brought HIM to shore, the fer
ryman on has fiat. and the child fioated un
al picked up ny boat which put of iron,
the shore Thus has been gwen death
stroke to the happiness of this respected
family. The bodies of the unfortunates
have not, we understand, been found,
Nr. John B CLARK has lett one orphan
SON. - correspondent.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

.fnother Paper IN Wac York We learn
that Maj Vi NJ. Noah /. about to com
mence the public alton of newspaper II
Tins city to be issued semi weekly. II
will he political, of Course but Of what
cast is not so certain. The immediate OBJ
jecl of the major, it IS understood. is 10
mt ark in the war of the succession I'm
der what banner is not kuO wn 10 Us
" Y. Com. .ldp.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

"How is ia" said purse proud person
10 scholar, "that you often see men OF
letters at the houses of the rich but sci
dom tie rich at the abode Of the Iearnedp
lit 10 replied the other, because the wise
know the value of wealth,-but the wealthy
are ignorant Of the value oil wisdom"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

The proposition recently brought for
ward in Nae British Parliament for remov
,ug the disabilities un,ier which the Jew
now labor, is striking evidence OF tn
progress Of religious liberty, and OF the
march of free principles In this same
England, project of mere federation Of
Catholics once produced the celebrated
Lord George Gord0n'S riot, Wi h threw
The city of London for nine days into the
hands of the moo, and shook to us foun
& atoms tie government of Great BrItain
Sone could have thought then. that with
in this comparatively short period, reh
gious bigotry would ne so far sol,encd a.
{, receive with favor plan for amellorat
my the condition of nluSh more despisec
and prosecuted sect. No where have 'ht
Jews been more oppressed and burthCne'
tnan in England, and this movement iol
their relief, therefore, comes with peculiar
prOprIety from that source. Ii seems tl
be generally believed that the proposluor
viii be ultimately sanctioned by botu
Houses Of Parllament.-Ra Raleigh Reg ister
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

Al a recent Debtors Court in London
a man named Samuel St4nsbury. toba
conIst, was an applicant for thr lnsolvant
laws. He was opposed by Glllett and
Barker, two Of his creditors. but without
success During the investigation which
followed this opposition. it appeared salts
iactorliy that Stansbury had been ruined
ny a Dog, to obtain possession of which he
nad become involved in hsrrasslng law
SUIT He originally possessed the dog,
and was prosecuted by G,llett, who alleg
ed that his CLAIM to the a ina was the
strongest. This action was afterwards
withdrawn, but not until Gillet had got
possession of the dog. Then Stansbury
sued Gillett, and Barker, and spent in
prosecuting the suit more than E400, and
ESQ, additional in paying twenty six wit
aesses. Finally Judgment was rendered
against him. and ON the arbitration, costs
10 the amount OF as2l2 had accumulated
The payment OF these sums completely
broke him up, aud prostrated bis business
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

The village of West Chester PA } seems
20 be a tayoured place A respectable
physician stated to the editor of the Dem
ncra'' on the llth ult, that at that time
here was not an individual. young or old,
nat required his attendance. West Ches
Ter has population Of fifteen hundred
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18

Etiqutte Of the French Bar.--During a
recent trial IN Paris, as an advocate was
preparing TO take his seat upon the
coansels bench, he was rudely seized by
the collar. by one Of the Municipal uuard
A struggle ensued. and upon being liberat
ed, the advocate Immediately complained
to the President OF the court of the OUT
rage upon his person The Judge calico
upon the peace officer to account for his
having thus created riot, who attempted
10 justify himself by pointing out tina. th.
barrlster had violated the regulations "a Il
costume, by presenting biIlself 10 a pa,I
OF gray pantatoOns aad a bIaoS stock. In.
President, however, informed this sell
constituted Master of the Ceremonies tina
he had exceeded his province. and dis
missed him, with a severe reprlmand fol
his presumption.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11

At q Court of Probate holden at Litch field.
 ipithin and for the District cf Litcls field, oss
 the sh dag ef July, I8S3,: ;.
 Present, Frederick Wolcoit, Esq. Judge. TTPON the petition of James E. Bradford, " of Cornwall, in the Probate District of. Litchdsld, showing to this court that he is the husband and legal guardian of Catherine c. Bradford, a minor, resident in and belonging to said Cornwall; that said Catharine ewns in fee-simple about one-third ofa dwelling house silnate in Bethlein, in Litchfeld cVNn- ty; that she also owns a reversionary interest in the dover Of her mother, the widow of Conant Catlin, tate of said Bsthlem, deceaa- ed, which said dover consists of sOnA acre. three qiasters- and foHrteen rods ot gand, and one- third ofthe dwelling house and hayn stan. ding on the same that said property is ln- productive to said Caaharine, and that it may now be sold fur its value, &c. praying for lih- erty to sell the same, as per petition on Rie. { dated July 8. 1858 i Ordered, that said petition De continued to the goth day of September next, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, then to be heard at the Pro-. hate Office in Litchfeld. in said district; and that notice of the pendency thereof be given by publishing this order three weeks success lively in the newspaper printed Ut LitchReld., the last of which publications shall he at least six weeks before tie said goth day of Sep. tember. A true copy of Record.
 5 FREDERICK WOLcOTT. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.

By the packet ship Caledonia from Liverpool, whence she sailed on 1si June, we have received London papers of 3lst May.
 Turkey aud Egypt.--The rumsred peace between the Porte and the Pacha ot Egypt has taken place. The London Times of 3lst May, commenting on ths fact, and the pacfcati0D of Holland aud Belgium, says
 1t is with the greatest satisaction that we can an- nounce the paccaon of lbe East, nearly tn the same breath ihai we announce preliminary treaty for see curing the peace of the west. The accounts from ConsianOopIe % tic 8sh inst. censain assdgpDce of the concession by ibe Sultan of those points which ihe Vicerov of Egypt had originally demahled as the fruits of his conquess asd the codions Of his rsat His Hiehness OI tho SubEe Porte could not, indeed, formally enies inio political contract equal terms with h,s Hghpe,s the re6s! raens ot Egypt: oos hs treaty between equals could be expected ts accom-. plish. He has granted his imperiai beneyOience" to his vassa along with the government of al the countries for which he eonleRded. Of course, the Vicea6y ot Egypt haying been always accuSoyied to the language Which his late master employs and being himsefn the habit of usng the same terms to his in- feriors cannot quarrel with the of words when he secures she enjoyment Of rea substantial and inde- pendent power.
 Ths satrap of Egypt is now more potent monarch than tic Head of the Faithful, who grants him his pardon a6d promises him his clemency. He possess es not 0nly the domn0Sa whose sources have enabled him to extend his power, but the whole of CTeie, whrh had been before granted him, and the Hcly Land together with she country @nd the pQris of the Levani from the limits Of Asia Minor to the mouth of the Nile. He has thus obtssaed sea ports Tor hls n- w. great accession of contiguous territory and pop ula,ios necessary for hs permanent sscsriiy, and nalura boundary easily defended sganst ioregn az. greSsiOO. ,. Four Powers, is published. by which the seiasons be- tween Holland and Belgium placed on such tnei-
 ing, preIiminary to a de6"iss sraogeMfnt, !hai the embargoes and counter embargoeS are Tems"edy and the navigation of the Scheldt opened. .r
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
EemnarannA Mnsiea..

4 messiag eftke LisrhfsId County 1t.mPer- 0Rce ;Seeisty s0ilI bs Rsld sn WlRsrRD On 1Ses- day the aSa insG. 7He delegqtes seill assemble at 10 o'clock 4. M. Co present tReir TespecfiUs repoFts. R is koped tkat eUsEy GsEriliqFr sUilI .teei sa6icieNtly interested iR de cause efIem. peTaRce to send One Or more deIesates Co te 0bOUe mentioned meeting. .,
 RICHARD SMITH, Secretary. SkQrOn. Tulv 5, 1888
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
NOTICE.

'DUNAWAY from the subscriber oa Sep Il day last. an apprentice girl by the name ofRiARGAREr CRAwLEY. aged about hsiren years. Whoever will return said runaway shall receive one cest reward. but no charges. Am persons are forbid trusting her on fny ac- co,nt. as | shall pay no debts of her cnalFaets ing. CHARLES L. WEnh
 Litckfetd, ysly 1, 1888 c
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
Great Bargains.

THE subscriber having made arrangements
 for leaving this part of the country early in September next, offers for sale bis valuable situation in the pleasant and healthy Village cF ShGrOn, Cont, south of the Episcopal Church, consisting of
 F I0 acres Of cTcfllent LAND, suitable for meadow or tllagp, alarge, cOnve- nient, and pleasantly situated House and Out houses, Ocvcr failing stream Of water crOss- ing the premises near the barn, a never failinE well of excellent water by the house, an ele- gant gaFdens and fruit yard filled with large selection Of the chnicest and most valuable fruit. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber On the premises, who win give an indisputable title tp the same. One half the purchase money will be required when the possession is given, On the 18th ef Sept. next.
 1.-the premises are not sold by the first Mon- day cf September nert. they win iheH be expo sed to sale at Public Auction, together with a variety Of Household Furniture, Farming Utensils, SSc. SSc.
 The subscriber will sell his entire stock of GOODS, consisting ofa general assortment of
 Dry Goods, Dry Groceries, ,. Crockery; HGrdsoare,
 Boots and Shoes, together with great vari- ety Ot Domestic Wares, such as are usually kept in country variety store-au of which will be sold very low. 4s
 The subscriber takes this opportunity b tender his grateful ackno wledg.nents to his, customers for past favors, s0licits a continu- ance of the same while he remains in town, and will sell of his stock of Goods for cash at COST. and far. produce or approved credit un. usually cheap.
 Alipersons having any due bills on the store of the subscriber. ar any other demands what. ever. are requested to present them before the first day os September aforesaid; andaA per sons indebted. or having open accounts, are earnestly requested to adjust them by that time. as he is anxious to settle hts accounts himself, and will be under the necessity of leaving ah unsettled ones behind in the hands of some other person. .
 HENRY READ. v
 Sharon, July 10, 1888 Ems
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
GEO. ?. TALLMApGE, PM.
NOTICE.

NHE Court Of Probate for the District of A Litchfeld hath assigned the 18th day of instant July. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Ofice in LitchReld, for the ap-. pOIntment 0f Commissioners on the estate OE
 SARAH HUMPHREY, late of Goshen, in said district, deceased. rep resented insolvent, at which, time and place all persons interested in said estate will, if they see cause. attend before said Court and be heard relative tO such appointment.
 By order of said Court.,@
 WiLL!AM MARsH. Administration. Goshen, Jaly 6, 1885 $
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11

tAta a Court cf Probate holden at Plpnoush,
 ssithin aud Jor tke Districe 4f PlymOath, on :, the 4tk dag of July, 4. D. i8SS: t.r Present, C0lGin Butler, Esq. JWdge.
 ETPON the petition of Levi C, Matthews,
 VI ot Plymouth. in the county ofL Litchaeld, , showing t0 this Court that be is guardian of Ann Matthews, Maria Matthews and Etnelina Matthews, all of said Plymouth, within sa,d district, miners thet said minors are the own CTS of real estate situated in said. Plymouth, viz. each 0f them ofone undivided eighth parf of piece of land containing about twenty acres, abvtting north on Samuel Smith, east and south on highway, and west on Willis Atwater, valued at about sixty dollars; that said land is 0npfoduwtive, and tt would, be for the interest of said uainOas to have the same sold and the avails thereof put out at interest,", praying for liberty to cell said proparty foe. the purpose aforesaid, as per petition oii tile 1:
 N is ordered by this Cosrt, that said SqaFsl- ian give notice ofsaid application, by causing. the same to be published in one of the newsl, papers printed in Litchiield. ip the county of, three weeks s.lecsssiysly, at least six weeks before the bearing; and that said petition will be heard at the. Probate Office in said district on the 2d day of September next, at said Plymouth. Certified from Record.
 CALVIN BuTLER Judea