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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

THE SENATE.-The great aim of the admin
istration presses now is to break down the Sc
nate: and to effect this they resort to the most
infamous calumnies on its members, and to the
most gross pervcrsions of the relations between
that BODY, the President, and the People. 1t is
not often that we find ourselves quoting Mr..
Van Buren, for a man who has taken both sides
of every great question that has come up dur
ing his public life must be considered very ques-
tionable authority on either side. The passage
which follows is from speech delivered in the
United States Senate by Martin Van Buren,:
"The connection Of the Executive with the
Senate is much closer than with the House of
REPRESENTATIVES. Upon the subject of treaties
Appointments, and the whole range of Execu.
tive business, the Senate is the only check. Ii
is, therefore of vital importance, that il should
be wholly exempt from Executive control. This
body was looked to by the trainers ofthe Consti-
tuition, as sanctuary for the federal and equal
rights Of the States and so framed as to cherish
that sentiment on the part of its members Ii is
here alone that the federal principle has been
preserved: principle valuable to all, but parti-
cularIy TO the small States; for il is in this de-
partment,alone theirperlect equality is recogniz-
ed But where, sir, will be its efficiency, If the
doctrine commended for be established When,
hereafter, Senator shall feel II to be his duty to
attempt, in language which he may think the
occasion requires, to arrest encroachments Of
the Executive, or to seek redress by exposing
abuses Of trust on its part, or that of any of its
subordinates, he may find his lips closed, not in
deed, as Of old, by gag law, but by a power
far more efectual. He may, perhaps, be told,
that although ii is his right TO canvass freely the
public acts of the President and his cabinet it
must be done in manner more decorOus; that
their motives are not to be rudcly scanned and
discredited; that debates Of that character hav-
ing a tendency unjustly to ALLEVIATE the conf
dence of the People, are out Of order; that if he
will shape his periods according to the prescrib-
ed form, and measure the extent and bitterness
Of his denunciation by the administration stand
ard, he may go on-butif not. he must desist"
We will now give the opinions Of Thomas
Jefferson on the necessity Of that branch OF our
Government which the pseudo-republicans of
the present day are striving to overthrow
"No republic can be Of any duration without
a Senate; and Senate deeply and strongly
rooted, strong enough to bear up against all
popular storms and passions. The only fault
in the Constitution Of our Senate is, that their
term of office is not durable enough Hitherto
they have done well, but probably will be fore
ed to give way in time" Thomas Jefferson, 1898.
Cores vol. 8. p 376.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

The PRESIDENT had reached the neighborhood
of Knoxville, on his return, at the latest &C.
counts (Sept. 14) We had from him. His health
was perfectly restored, and his strength recruit
ed beyond expectation. He will reach Wash
ington by the 4th Of October.-This informt
ton We obtain from the Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

A number of citizens of the Town of Peters,
burg, as mark of their appreciation of the Do
litica course of Benjamin Watkins Leigh, hav.
invited him to public dinner to be given in that
town on Wednesday, the 18th Of October; and
we have the pleasure of announcing that he ha,
accepted the invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

A very respectable meeting was held on the
I'd inst. at Davis Ball Room, New Orleans, in
pursuance of previous understanding, with .
view to adopt measures to decrease the numbe,
of duels. 1t is proposed to establish Court
of Honor" with such other regulations and BY.
laws as may conduce to the beneficial object !.
view
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

~ There will be an association OF the ~
copal Church at Culpeper Court House. 0"' =,
day, Saturday and Sunday, the Sd, 4th anu
Of October. Several clergYmen are eXpee"0,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

The Richmond Wing and Richmond Com
pilcr continue to be received at this office mos
irregularly. They are missed two or three
times every week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

CoTToN CANvAss.-A letter from Boston, pub
lished in the Charleston Courier, contains the
following strong testimony in favor of the value
of this article:
"Commodore Elliott related circumstance
concerning the superiority of cotton canvass,
too remarkable to pass unnoticed. 1t passed
under his own eye. You probably recollect the
accounts of the tremendous gales of wind that
occurred IN the West Indies about four years
since. 1t was in one of these that government
shin was caught at sea. Her foremost was ar
rayed in cotton canvass; the remaining sails be-
ing made of the usual material. The barome-
ter having been consulted, and the blow antici-
pated, the ship was put under snug sail 10 re
ceive it. The heavy gust at length came. The
Russian canvass yielded to it, and was fairly
blown out of the ropes The cotton resisted,
and being chiefly instrumental in paying, the
ship off, was probably the means of saving her.
and of course the valuable lives on board"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

The members of the House of Represent
tives elected for the next Congress by the S''
of Maine are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM
open, daily, from 10 to IL o'clock A. NJ and
~ from to p. M. ian %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

ROBBERY IN HIGH STILE!-The Boston Trans
crpt states that after some thieves had entered
the house Of Mr. Lynde Walter in Belknap ST.,
they proceeded to that OF Mr.. VIM. II. Waru,
No. "a Mount Vernon street, CATER attempting
to force the gate of the contiguous house, occu-
pied by the Rev. DR.. WainrightD which they
entered by climbing over the gate into The yard,
forcing open the outer blinds and breaking OH
the fastenings which secured windoW,-by
forcing a knife or chisel between the sashes,
and gaining access to basement room. on
the family coming down stairs in the morning
they found every thing in disorder. The rogues
had spread table in the basement room in
magnificent stile. In the centre they had pla-
ced an astral lamp and at the corners, candles
which were all lighted and burning. The cas-
tors and salts were in their places; and where II
is the custom to put one or two spoons, they had
arranged six or eight, in all, table and tea
spoons, three or four dozen. They RECALLED them
selves with bottle of wine, ham, &C. From
the basement room they assembled to the parlor,
where they lighted two wax tapers which they
found on a centre table, examined book case,
and left the room uninjured. In the basement
room there was secretary, the top of which
they carried into the cellar and thoroughly ran
sacked, scattering the papers in every direction.
Taking leave OF the premises, they addressed the
occupant note, written with his own pen and
ink upon his own paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this ofice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26

Five Jackson-men; two Wings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-26
KREosor.-The following communication

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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
DA1cAINsl 1AacAxNsn
rrrztn

HFAvING il in contemplation TO make
LIE > change in my business, viii sell
for Cash. Canal Scrip, good paper or Com
Try produce, any goods now on hand al
/ Cost.
My stock consists in part Of
Superfine blue, black. brown olive, mix
ed and drab cloths;
Common do do do
Snpr. and common blue, black. fawn
draa and mixed cassimeres;
blue, dFab and mixed eassinet;
Camels hair and common blue and
brown camblet,
Swans6own, Valencia, silk, silk velvet,
and marsailles vestings;
Merino, merino circassian, and bomba
zette;
Folled and plaid linsey, Rose and point
Blankets
White, green. red and yellow flannel /;
Green floor cloth and haize:
Merino, Cashmere, Thibet aud valencia
shawls;
Merino, Thibet, valencia. silk & gauze
dress hdkls
Bobinett and gauze wells, green barage,
Bandanna, Linen Cambria and cotton
handkfs.
Ginghams. calico, plaid cotton and
check
Cambria, jaeone,. null and swiss mus.
Inns;
Irish linen, S table. birdscyc s. Rus.
STA diaper;
Bishops lawn. linen cambria and foot
ing;
Bobinett. Grcciannett. bobinctt and
thread lace
Bapgup cord. cotton velvet, and cord
cambria
Black and cold silks and satins. mode /;
Brown and bleaehed muslns
Bed ticking and twilled cotton
Pongee and canton Grape /;
Black. white, green, pink and blue Ital
ian Grape;
Worsted, silk and cotton hose and half
hose;
White and cold cotton flannel,
Gloves, suspenders, ribbons, braid and
boss;
Fur hats and caps, leehorn hornets
Ladies', callskin, lasting aud morocco
shoes
Children's do do do;
A large assortment Of mems and boys
shoes; Boots sc.
Hardware and cutlery,
Superior coffee mills,
Queens and glassware.
Books and stationary;
with general supply Of Fresh Groceries,
w. Il. COMPTON.
Sept 25, IS34-by
GIN. b. All persons indebted TO me are
requested TO call and settle without delay.
w. Il. G.
Sept 25, IS34-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
FALL GO Us.
Attest.
S. GARARD, Recorder.
July a. IS34.-tf

JACOB HAMME s. Co, are just re
OBJ ceiving large assortment Of Fall
Goods, purchased in Philadelphia and
Baltimore, which they can sell much chea-
per than usual consisting in part of
Blue, black and fancy cold Cloths
Cassimeres, cassnetts, and Peter sham;
White and red flannels
Rose and point blankets;
Ga English and French merinos;
8 a merinos and Circassians;
A TO "a black and scarlet merino
shawls;
A variety OF new style Fancy Hkfs
Black and fancy cold silks
Thread and bobnett lace and edgings
Bon tint, and low priced calicoes
Together with heavy stock Of domes-
tic goods;
Queens and glass ware
Groceries, hard ware &c.
We respectfully invite the public Il
call and examine before they purchase al
we feel satisfied it win be to their advan
tage.
October 2, 1s34-by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
1aERINo surup ron SAYS.

fEsHE subscriber will have about 100
d Full Bred .MtriRo E,res for sale at
This place, at any time between the 18th
Of October and the 18th Of November
These sheep are now 10 the Glades.
where they viii remain until the 10Th Of
October, and will then be brought home
to be put with full bred Saxony Bucks on
the 18th day of the month. and TO remain
with them until the 18th Of November.
but If sold sooner, they may be taken away
at any time. as may lie agreed on by the
parties have also for sale some Half
Saxony Bucks, Of superior quality
DAVID LYNN.
Cumberland Md Oct. 9, 1884. st.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

ENHE subscriber will sell at private
q sale, bis FARM in Berkeley county
Va. situated on the Potomac river, about
three miles above Williamsport 1t con.
sists Of about 2G0 ACRES, $50 Of which
is cleared and in good state ofcullivation
and the balance is heavily timbered. The
improvements consist of good two story
Log House, Log Barn, &c Sc. There
are on the premises an excellent apple
and peach orchard, and several small
streams Of wafer running in various di.
rections through the farm. Possession
will be given on the LIST of April ensuing
Terms made known on application TO
SAMUEL X. SWINGLEY.
Willlamsport. October .. IS31-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
LOOH At ErSI

E HAVE for sale S00obs PRIME BA.
e. CON, 1000 bushels corn, few bush.
els Irish oats for seed, fine mich COW,
good wagon, and barouche and har-
ness.
Also, two young stations, sired by Old
Bertrand of Kentucky, and of approved
pedigree throughout.
Persons wanting any Of the above arti
cles will do well TO make early applica-
ton TO RICH'D III. RANSOM.
Near Martinsburg. Va.1 a.,
October 9, 1884. ."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

From the Baltimore Gazette.
FLOUR.
Ho,card street flour The sales from
stores have been uniform at s5,lot, and
for occasional parcels Of favorite brands,
at a fractional advance on that rate.
Two parcels 900 bls) of this latter DIES
criplion were sold to day at S5,is3. The
wagon price continues al s. per Dbl for
the larger proportion of the receipts.
City Mills FloT.--Various parcels
have been taken for export in the course
Of the week, at So per Dbl, in some cases
for cash or on time with interest added
and in others at 60 and 80 days credit
without interest.
GRAIN.
IVheat.-There has been pretty good
supply of red Wheat at market, and sales
have been uniform throughout the week
at 80 100 cts for fair TO very good quail
ity. Very prime machined parcels might
probably command cent or two above
our highest named rate. Sales OF fiou
white at Sl,l2.
Corn Prices have been steady during
the week.-We quote both white and vel
low, for shipment, at 65a66 cts. an occa
sional parcel of very prime quality ha
been sold at cent higher.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

Death liberated Mr.. Pierson. IT,
led in Westchester countyat his coun
1 ~ seat, near Sing Sing and the even
1 clothed in mystery. A short time
--evious to his death and while il
j ssalth, as we understand, Ma,hies pre-.
/ raed on Mr.. p. to assign to him his
/ rboIe estate. He was shortly afleT
ken sick, and, although his friends
1 .at we're with him insisted on calling
rsdical aid, they were deferred bv
1 glthies, who told them that " he had
be power Of life and death, and Mr..
Person would not die - But he did
/ lie; and subsequent examination of
/ Is body by three able physicians, re.
4 alted in the conviction that he had
zen poisoned, and certificates to this
fleet were drawn up and signed by
hree physicians, and are now in New
York. Who poisoned Mr.. Pierson is
be determined by a proper tribunal.
Mr.. Mills, under the strange delu.
son, became a lunatic. His friends
emoved him to the country, and from
The society of Mathies, and his reason
returned. He is now convinced OF his
error, and has abandoned the delusion.
The mysterious death of Mr.. Pierson
and the accompanying circumstances,
shook the confidence of Mr.. Folger and
bis family, and they resolved TO aban
DON Mathies and his principles. After
hlsreturn to New York, they announ-
ced their determination TO the 'Proph.
et who then declared to them if they
did sickness and perhaps death would
olIowl' This threat was not sufficient
to overthrow their resolution, and
a day was fixed upon when Mathies
should leave the house. Upon the
of that day, Mathies partook
of but very little breakfast, and scarce
ly tasted the coffee, saying, as an ex.
cuse, that he was not well. Immedi-
ately after breakfast, Mr.. Folger, his
wife and children were taken violent
ly sick. Mr.. Folger did not suspect
the cause of the sickness until af.
ter the villain had left the city, when
upon examination he learned that the
black woman who done the cooking
for the family, had also abstaincd from
the use of any coffee upon that morn
ing, and, from other circumstances, he
became confirmed that the woman was
bribed by Mathies to poison the family.
From some cause, the effort was not
To none of the family did
/ prove fatal, although all Of them had
not yet recovered from its Effects
This transaction induced Mr.. F. to
procure his arrest, for which purpose
he despatched the notice before men.
toned.
Mathies did net expect thus sudden
Iy to be stopped in his mad career, and
good deal orsurprise when
He had in his possession
two large trunks, which he acknowl,
edged contained articles that did belong
10 Mr.. Folger, but which he said Mr..
F. gave to him when he left New York.
Among the articles, were sundry rich
dresses, about $500 in gold, a gold
watch worth about $3.50, a sword of
great value, and a rod with which he
was going to measure the bounds of his
paradise, " the gates thereof and the
walls thereof" He was taken to
New York this morning.
His trial will unfold strange deeds
Of crime and fanaticism.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
ATTEND TO THIS Nor1cn!!


V1AE subscriber having heavy cash en-.
4 gagements TO meet at present, which il
is important that he should do, he therefore
earnestly requests all those who are owing
him at his store in Bedington, to make
payment. Cat least in part il not the whole
on or before the first day November next.
All who may fail TO comply with this
request. need not be surprised if they
should find their notes in the hands of an
officer for collection after the above date
He hopes, therefore, that all concerned
will attend to this notice, and thereby
save themselves trouble and costs, and at
the same time confer special favor on
their
OBJ. Servant
JOHN L. COOKUS.
Shepherdstown Oct. 8, 1884
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

NYOTICE is hereby given that a peti
IL ton will be presented TO the Gene.
raj Assembly at IFS next session, praying
that law may be passed providing that all
exnenditures within the county Of Berkeley
for purposes, other than for the support
of the poor, shall be betrayed by an assess
ment upon the lands and slaves of the
said county, and that the present mode O
defraying such expenditures by a poll ia,
shall be abolished as unequal and cppres
sive.
September Is. ls34.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

THE freeholders on both sides of
Queen street IN the Town of Martinsburg
from the public square at King street. TO
the stone bridge-wiI take notice: that
the trustees of the said Town of Martins.
burg, have upon the petition Of two thirds
oil the freeholders, in that section Of the
town, passed bye.law requiring them
and every of them before the first day Of
November next. TO graduate curb and
gutter in front of their property, the whole
length; and if they should fail to do so,
for every twenty eight days thereafter
hne OF ten dollars will be imposed. and so
10 like manner, further fine of ten dol
lars for every twenty eight days, the work
shall remain unfinished.
ID. ii. CONRAD,
President Board Of Trustees.
Attest.
S. GARARD, Recorder.
July 24,~ lS34.--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
PU DLYC BALE.

EETILL be sold by public auction; on
w Monday the Goth day of October
next, at my residence close by the Tus.
carora Church, all my House hold and
Kitchen, furniture, consisting of Chairs,
Tables, Bureaus, Beds, Bedsteads, one
good twenty four hour Clock, and num-
ber of other articles too numerous to par
ticularize. Six months credit will be Civ
en- on all Sums over five dollars the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security
All sums of five dollars and under, the cash
will be required. Sale TO commence ear
ly in the day.
JAMES GARDNER.
October Q, 1S34-ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
DYE sTUrFs, TOBACCO &C.

M ADDER, Crude Tartar, T9rmeric,
I'VE Annstto, Copperas, Alum. Red
Saunders, Nicaragua or Brazil wood. A
leppo Calls, Verdigris, Indigo. Fig Blue,
Glue, Logwood ground and extract, Fuss
tic, Camwood or Redwood, Alcohol, Oil
Vitriol, Aqua Forts, Spirit of Sea Salt,
Block Tin. Potash and Pearlash, also best
chewing tobacco, Spanish, half spanish
and common Segars. best Spanish tobacco
o r smoking; just received and for sale
by r.. McSHERRY.
October 9, 1S34-by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

ENorSSER's oFuoE-WIScHEsrEa & Poro-
MAC RAIL ROAD, September 10, 1884.
e PROPOSALS will be received at the
I'll Engineers office at Sewers Tavern,
until the 4th day ofNov. next, for furnish
ing and delivering on the different section.
of the Rail Road, the stills requisite for the
construction of the same. The said stills
TO be white oak, post oak, or locust tim
Der, not less than 10 inches in diameter at
the small end, "a feet in length, and TO be
hewed or flattened by the person deliver
ing the same--one half to be delivered on
or before the first day of February, and
the remainder by the first day of May
next.
Proposals may be handed in for one or
more sections and win state the price per
sill
All letters on this subject and PROPOSE
tons sent by mail will be directed TO the
undersigned at Winchester.
VIM. II. M0RELL,
Principal Assistant Engineer.
Sept; IS, 1884 1T
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
Wing Meetings.

C. The citizens Of BERKELEY
COUNTY. opposed to the present admin
istraiion ofthe General Government are
invited TO meet at the Court House in
Martinsburg. on Monday the 18th inst.
being court day. to appoint delegates 10
a district convention, to be holden for the
purpose Of nominating a candidate for The
next congress from this district.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
ToTICr.

THE notes given at the sale of the
goods of Albert Remington, decd, became
due on the 10Th of September, and are in
the subscribers hands for collection. The
creditors Cor whose benefit the sale was
made, require immediate payment.
EDMUND 2. HUNTER.
October 9, 1S34-4t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
oAsVryca. SALT & rIsTE.

TIME undersigned have just received
large assortment Of castings from
Huges' Furnace consisting Of Large Ket-
ties Pots, Ovens and lids, GriddIes Spi.
ders, Skille,s and lids, GIid Irons, ane
Dog Irons. j,
Also, 5000 bush, G. A. and Fine Sal
for sale CHEAP: and expect daily
large lot Of Mackerel and Herrings.
LAUCK s. STEPHEN.
October Q, lS34.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
@ TITO
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TO TIT ESP AsgERS

FESHE undersigned having been much
II annoyed by persons coming upon her
grounds, throwing down fences. and shoot
ing near her house, hereby gives public
notice of her intention TO prosecute all
trespassers in future.
MARY w. HUNTER.
Oct. 9. IS34.-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
THE citizens ofMORGAN COUNTY

THE citizens Of MORGAN COUNTY
opposed TO the present administration OF
The General Government are requested to
meet at the Court house on the 18th day
OF October next for the purpose ofappoint
ing delegates 10 convection 10 be hold
en- at Winchester, or some other convent
ent place TO nominate a candidate for
Congress from this district.
MANY VOTERS.
October 2, IS34-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.

oHr We are authorized to announce
JoHN A. THoMPsoS, Esq, of Jetter-
son, as a candidate to represent TINS
district in the next Congress OF the
United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
y,AEoucHE FOR SALE.

gHNHE subscriber has for sale. a hand
some new Barouche s. harness, which
he will sell upon moderate terms. A credit
Of twelve months can be had If desired
by giving bond with approved security.
G. ID. WOLFF.
Sept. II, 1s34-t