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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10. 1884.

We publish this morning, as was promised in
onr paper yesterday, another letter from Major
Downing. The principal subject OF IT is one Of
~ interest to the country at large The con-
Ems Of the General Post Office appear before
~ nublic in a most unfavorable light; and it is
perfectly natural that the President, whose dg,
" it is to see the laws faithfully executed
.bonld feel good deal of anxiety to shield one
~ S;s deficient servants. The Majors suggest
;ans resnecting the advantages of the course pun
sued BY the Post Master General in keeping
back the knowledge of his official transactions
t.on, Congress, are ingenious, and probably fur
n;sb the most satisfactory vndication Of that Off
cor that can be-certainly that has been given.
And the mode of pleading what the lawyers call
800 of tbe Post Office, and the credits Of the
Executive, though they may not be allowed by
,be Committee OF Claims, viii be freely admitted
by every person who holds to the present or the
disnterested, uncorupted patriotism.
NJ Y. Duly ddr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13
Past 00lcf. Clnc,nnatl. IoM Jan. Isa4,

f'osI UDttfi LflicifiHHfi, IvW Jan. 1871,
On Friday the l7th January, 1884,
the mail stage lefl Cincinnati for Day
ton, and in attempting to cross Mill
Creek, about ten miles north Of the
city, the stage and horses were wash
ed down the stream, the stage upset,
and one Of the passengers drowned.
His body is not yet found. The mill
bag was found yesterday, and the let
tiers all saved: most Of the baggage
recovered. From letters Of recommen-
Idation found in the trunk OF the per-
son drowned, his name WINS ARTHUR
FLETCHER, of tho House OF Messrs.
Brown g. Danton, London, England.
WIN. BURKE, p. M.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

PosT OFFICE REToRM.--Wc have a
statement from an Ohio paper, which
goes TO show that the Post Office De-
partment has been reformed to some
purpose. At the political Convention
Of the 9Th instant, which assembled in
Columbus, there were eiepen postmas.
tiers from one county!---Bah. Patriot
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13
BosroN, JANUARY at.

THE MAILS continue to arrive with
their regular irregulnrity. There was
a rumor about the town last week that
the mail contractors, in the northern
rcgions--that is, between New York
and Boston--have had no pay for the
last three quarters ofthe year, and that,
that accounts for the trouble in con-
yeying the mails. II may be so.---
The contractors and owners Of stages
we suppose are not bound to fulfil their
part Of the contract, il tho other high
contracting party refuses or neglects
10 fulfil his duty.--Let Major Barry
look TO it.--C0nr1tr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

A Ro,eland for an Olicer. On Sat.
urday, (says the North Carolina FIX.
aminer,) Mr.. Brcgg presented resolu-
tons IN the Commons, approving Ger.
tain acts Of Gen. Jackson's adminstra.
ton; and Mr.. Oaiau, resolutions in
relation to the Force Bill. Better
names could not have been selected
for the duties specified.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

Eatract Of a letter from Pensacola,
ffor.da, Jan. 6.--"The U. s. ship
o. Louis has been just outside the
Bar for several days, and unable to get
over, owing to strong head wind; she
will probably come in tomorrow.
There has never been so much ice in
this country before, and the weather
continues cold for the climate"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

A good .Johe.-The county meeting
in Ohio, ordered by Mr.. Van Buren,,
meet as he directs, and then very
gravely pass resolutions denouncing
him and his patent caucus machine for
making Presidents. This has already
occurred in three counties heard from
--Muskingum, Brown and Adams.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

ments have, within few days, dischar.
ged from their employ nearly one thou
sand persons. There are in this city
employed by the various clothing es.
Establishments ten thousand persons, al.
most all ofwhom win be out OF employ
N few days, if this state of things
contnues.--N. Y. Dahl Adr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

Colonization Meeting. A large as
sembly met in the Hall ofthe House Of
Representatives, on Monday evening.
After the Annual Report was read, Mr..
Findlay Of New York, Bishop Meade
Iof Virginia, Mr.. Breckenridge Of Md.
DIR. Spring of New York, Mr.. Garrett
Smith ofNewYork, Mr.. Frclinghuysen
of New Jersey, and some others I'D
dressed the meeting, after presenting
resolutions. Mr.. Smith presented
$4,000 to the society on condition that
$4,000 was raised in sixty days, to
be paid in five annual instruments Of
100000 A large sum, we under
stand was added to Mr.. SIS. donation
before the meeting adjourncd.- Wash
ington Er.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

An Ardaous Dnty.--The person
whom Captain Ross took with him as
mate TO the Arctic regions, obtained
there the command of Whaler called
the North Pole, the captain of which
had died. A person enquiring wheth-
er the mate had arrived with the gal
liant captain and his comrades, was in
formed that he had remained behind to
bring home The North Pole.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-02-13

Dense Popuzafion.--Under this head
New York paper lately mentioned the
case of over 100 people living in that
city in one house. We have since
noticed, in a London Review, de-
scription of a section ofthat metropolis
where 80 or 40 houses were occupied,
as the visiting authorities stated, by at
least 1000 peoplc--or an average Of
from so to 10 in house. One domi-
Gil of this kind contained 100 beds,
which were let for the night, to beg
CARS and other characters OF like cali
bre-in addition to the daily and re-
|gular occupation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

- The ENQUIRER is published week. generally and
week
Price 'e sao heretofore, Five Doa anau able IN al-
NanSe; votes OF chasre socicains banks ouly
ssss.s IA psymen The Editor. VA guarantee the
% nen o ms ts poaS' OF ali letters being paid by the
will the
EhtorS, until 1li afroaIases have boon paid up.
1 Noover viii guarantee tho payment papora
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
" One luaIc, cents;
% eens No advertisement
or Assumed 10y SOME ia this city its
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20
NOTIcE 40 cnGnlrnna
CoMnissIoNEa's OrrfcE

- Richmond, Dec. 49, 1884 {
pursuant TO the foregoing order Of Court the Gre
dors Of Robert Craig deceased, or of his estate If
any such creditors there be, who have not been paid
arc hereby notified 70 come in aud prove their claims
before me- at my Office in this city on or before The OH
gay Of March next, be forever barred and precuded
rom Ell recourse against the estate monies and effects
said Court HILARY HNKEn 90 wy
DVv 10 67-3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20
NEW ADVEts,FgSFNFEl NTs;.

HXDUCATlON-fhe fifth session of the Young La
ID dies School, ut Mrs. kellys in charlottesville will
commence on the 18Th Of January next and continue
until the 18th of June following
The course of Instruction in this institution embraces
every branch of an accomplished female education :
though the attention of each pupil will be confined TO
signate
The principal of the rchool is Miss A. Moore. lady
VINO was educated at tc Ipswich (AIass) female semi
nary, dcsignedy for the occupation in which she is now
Miss Moore is aided by competent assistant
H'ir TERMS are-For pupils who twelve years of
age, )r more $40 per session of five months without re-
gard TO the number grade of studies pursued for such
AS arc under that age, $40 per session.
fRffcH and Music are also taught in the school. by
separate masters: upon the most reasonable terms The
French teacher. MIR. Vincent tx native of France and
taving been attached TO the School for several sessions
has given entire satisfaction to its patrons The Music
department rs under the of Mr. Bigelow who has
taught in Charlottesville for number of years with the
dnost distinguished snccess and perfect satisfaction TO
all who have employed him.
Ora wing Master has also been cmployed for tho on
euing ion.
Mrs Kelly is prepared to take under her care from
10 10 ~ young ladies'. whom she will furnish with board
c inciUung fuel and candles, for $50 each per session
i ave months AS it will be her duty so ii will he her
snghcst pleasure TO devote herself to the promotion of
sn. Comfort and happiness and to unite her best efforts
as well as their intellectual improvement
Letters Of enquiry addressed TO Mrs Mary f. Kelly.
or TO Egbert r. Watson, Charlottesville, will be ut,
For any farther information respecting the School its
character, sc. reference may be made 10 the following
gcntiemen ''S
Charionesciue.-Dr. Oh. Carter v w Sou.hall ONO
lips, Esqs. 81 - '''-
Richmond: --Mcssrs. Alex. Rivcs and Hugl. Garland
(oi the Legislature)
C@mJsgtand Ccanty.-Dr Rober, Henderson and
- Walton. ESQ
0range.-Capt. William Porter,
itockbrsdge.-Mr. --- Porter.
Zee. 90 90 49,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

N CflANCERY-UNITED SrArEs' CouRr. 9Th Cir
1894: s'''"' D''e''i'0l o'n'
Thomas Craig, George Rutherford Robert Montoo.
mere, h9bGrt SPer Robert Fauld, Alexander Kerr,
s -; ', niUe ana DaVa "ark, Plaintiffs,
james Scott, executor OF John Leslie deceased who
was executor of Robert Craig, deceased Thomas Rem
de Patrick Coutts and the said lanes Scot, ~ G DEN
right, DelSndnnt o''"
The plaintiffs this day preferred petition TO lie court
IN TINS cause; which is received and ordered 10 be fled
and upon consideration thereof and for reasons
70 te court is on the motion Of The plaintiffs 0rdorcd
nat summons be issued, from this court by The cie
thereof, requiring Thomas +. Swami Samuel G. Swami
Dabney NJ. Wharton and Anne his wife formerlv Anne
swami, Nelson Robinson and Jane his wife formerly
zane swami, distributes Of Samuel Swami, deceased
iall SAID, IN the petition aforesaid TO be citizens ard in
habitanis of the State Of Vrgno1 PLAINTIFF in n ,ui,
Drought by them, and depending in the honorable
Superior court Of Henrico, the State of Virriua
uBdlnst Jefferson Swami, executor Of John Swami do
e"sou, WHO was executor Of Samuel Swami, deceased.
court 70 snow cause II any they can why they ebould
not nc barred ana precudcd from any recourse ngoues
uic estate, monies aud effects OF Robert Craig deed nm
1ef te cohroi 9i TINS court; and, in the mean time
an account Of the debts, if any still due from, bc
SAID robert Craig, deceased or from his estate AMI
70 enable him % ascertain the same he Ia d;rected 10
novcsc Tor three months in Of The ne yepaners utb
ilshed M tc city Of Richmond for creditors az t M
hopcr Crrg, deceased, Of bis estate il any such Gro
dofs there be- who have not been paid 10 como in bJ
prove tier claims before him. be- forever barred aud
Peciuaed from all recourse against the estate inon;ea
u cnecs o. the said Robert Craig deceased under Che
cghfoi OF tbis CouTt2d. To examine and report to tho
Court what progress has been made i'm the said su de-
pcnung IN the said Superior Court Of icnrco and ,ht
delays have taken place the part Of the uainf in
mat SUIT, IN bringing The same 20 a Gn1 decision
copy lese' I'D. JEFFBlES C9cfk.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

~ ANlGATION Of appopatto1 Ricer-Mr Coutv
the Engineer employed by the State in pursuance
OF resolution of the last session of the Legislature has
completed the survey of The River from Petersburg TO
irents MIL IL Is probable that the system Of lock
ana dam navigation viii be adopted from PETERSBURG TO
faroye; and from Farmyille TO Trents Mill the snce
dam or Juttce system will be adopted for tho greater
part, or the whole Of this section
as It IS intended TO ask the Legislature nj The pfcecn
session for IN Act authorizing this Improvement Of the
RIVER IS proposed to have meeting of the People in
tefesied IN the trade Of the River at Farmvie the Cd
uay OF January, 1885, at which time and place ii il ear
nestly requested that frll meeting of the People will
take place. rs the survey abstract thereof with the
pans or improvement of The navigation will be laid he
lore me meeting Should tie I'd day of January be vc-
~ bad weather. the meeting will take place the first ia
vorablo day thereafter, Sunday excepted
JAMES MADISON
NATIII. H.. VENAprF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

q NliANTICLEER.--1hi thorough bred Race horse
and Stallion will stand the ensuing season AZ tic
Stable OF DR. Peyton r. Nelson, in Gloucester county
four miles from Gloucester Couytbouse liz viii H. !;
ms stand early in January, and will in due time be cxb
hited at the Courthouscs Of Gloucester and Mathoys
farucuafs hereafter w. w. WHITING
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

MoIlCE.~cAl persons having claims against the
estate oil VIM laley dec d., will please bring them
forward, properly authenticated, for settlement
JOSEPH TALLEY Admir- of
DEC. ~. loS-w4wl I'm. IaAey, deed.
lVEk IL. JOHN c. MiI.LER--Sm: Take notice, You
4VH not being an inhabitan of this State that shall
proceed TO take the dispositions of Juggy Lowrey and
Others at her residence in the county Of Fuvanns
on the 18th day of February next QS35 also the depo,
~ OF Madison, on the 9th day Of March ncxt-to be
read as evidence in suit in Chancery now dcpcndn no
IN the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancery
heid IN the county of Goochand, wherein am plain
tiff and YOU administrator of Susan Scses decd
and Others, are defendants-a which times and places
you are hereby notified to attend if you please
ELIZABETH LOWREY.
Wilmington, Fuvanna, Dec 20 G5-w4w
ETDUCATlON.-My School i'm the upper end OF.
~ Hanover, will be continued the ensuing year The
Latin and Greek Languages English Grammar Geoo-
raphy, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic will be tauqht
ana the students prepared for both the Compiling House
and College DR. Robert II. Nelson and Mi Isaac But
Ter, living the Schoolhouse will accommodate hove
With board, washing, lodging fuel and candies for 500
should any boarder IN their families require medical aid
be so The School will commence ON the 18th of
January, 1872, and terminate the 10th of December
aolowng, There will be vacation of four weeks in
summer, commencing on the 10Th of June.
Dec 20. [6S-wlwl JOHN G. NELSON.
IN CHANCERY-VIRoIsA NotIoway COUNTY
n Court 9TH December, 1894:
Sally Harper widow and reict Of Edward Harner
Harper, and John E. Harper PIainfifs
Newton M. Harper, in his own right and as admins
traitor OF Edward Harper, decd, and James r. Joel c.
Jesse and Mary A. Harper infants by the said New
ton NJ Harper, their guardion nd Item and John Avery
and Elizabeth his wife, formerly Harper Defts
ms day came the plaintiffs by their counsel and fled
,ner Dl-and the defendants john Avery and Elizabeth
his wife, not having entered their appearance and giyen
security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules
OF ts Court-and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence
that ley are not Inhabitants Of this countfy-H IS ORDER
ca mat the said defendants do appear on the first
DAY Oh the next March term and answer the bill of tho
plaintiffs and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in newspaper published in the cv Of Rich
mond or town of Petersburg for two months successive
~ ana posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this
county Copy. Tcste,
Dee. 20 [Gs-w9w.l F. FITZGERALD. G. c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

ri ABORERS WANTED.--Thc Subscriber wants 70
- employ % OF 30 aborers, and or 5 good tcans -
On immediate application FIVE six months constant
employ VIII be given to industrious men Such az arc
accustomed to chopping and hewng will be preferred
apply at the Jewellery Store of Mr. John Mcconnell
Nla1n street THOMAS A. MERA
NOV. O. 53--tf
HTAf1MERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA The .o,,,,.ii
~ meeting Of the Stockholders, for the election of D
rcctors for Tie Bank and for the Offices Of Discount and
bePosie, VIII be held on Wednesday the 9TH Of January
next VIM NEKFPVTc /,,.Iss--J
Dec Cd, 1894 GI2aygad
HRANk OF VIRGINIA.-The annual meeting Of
~ - the Stockholders will be held at the Banfino
house. on Monday the 9Th Of January next
a. ROBINSON, Jr., Casdior
Dcoehocr 4tli 1871 6f-M
"A WET NURSE WANTED-Ono who can come
N. well recommended will receive good wages--Ap.
ply AZ TINS Office t65- ~ December IS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

NOTlCE.-An persons having claims against the
estate ofWm Taey, dec d., will please bring them
forward, properly authenticated, for settlement
JOSEPH TALLEY, Admir- of
Dec. 20. l6S-w4w1 I'm TaNey decd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

IN CHANCERY-VIR A-In Notlowav Conntv
q Court, 4th December 1894:
sally Harper, widow and relict Of Edward Harper
deed, Robert S. Flippn and Nancy his wife Creed p
Harper and John f. Harper PIanffTs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

Under the auspices ofskilful and economical mapaoc
mont therc seems to be reasonable ground to doubt
mat te Inc may DC completed with the amount Of CAPT
t"i set form IN the preceding calculation
Inc adequacy Of the estimate fer the Kanawla Navi.
CATION sccns never to have been questioned from, nnv
quarter whatsoever Wy
The estimation for the Rail Road was originally eu,
gcs.cd BY The experience Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road Company, who aflcr having executed seven
" miles Of their line declared their ability TO extend il
To the Ohio River, at tlic rate Of $4,000 per mile II
IS understood 70 be amply sustained by the experience of
TIC idtue Schuykill Rail Road in the State OF Pennsvl
wanna winch IS a Road Of double tracks. executed
through country Of similar character at rate pcr
Ile Huch below the amount here estimated for the Hail
ROAD on the James River and Kanawha line As an
average estimate for The proposed line has pas ed un
uer the review and received the counenance and sun
port OF some Of the most distinguished Engineers in the
United States. " Wv
The estimate for tho Canal is founded upon the letter
OF Judge Wright TO the Governor Of the State in The
year lo wherein he expressed it his opinion that r.
continuous canal 30 feet wide and feet deep might bc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

.; The line Of new Locks from The Basin
mcnt of the old Canal eqo0 f,y,
.. The Rail Road--lJO miles
Ut S<o'VoO per mile $3,COO,0 600
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20
Charlottesville, Dec. 2. Is4 hail. f a. ,d

NJ EGROES FOR SALE.-Will be sold, in front of
L Thomas Streets Tavern in the town of Urbanna.
on monday the 18th of the present month"; Of fair if not
inc next fair dayD t'eeycc Negroes for CASH consist
ing OF men, women boys and grls-ainong which is
hrst rate carpenter house servant oser and carriage
uriNer ana most OF them are young and very likely
THOMAS STREET, Ezec,,tors of JOHN
49,, WIN. SHEPHERD, : Ckoicnine, decd
Aliddlcsex, Dec LIST, 1884 Dec ID G5-3owtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20


Jf Tho Richmond WING aud tho Petersburg Constellation m
eounts the EiitO o the for ~ ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-20

ssALE or NEGRoEs--In obedience - ; 5o..oa :,
~ the County Court of Henrco pronounced ON the
LIST day OF December, 1884, shall sell for cash NJ the
county on Monday the 18th day of the prcsen, month
SDecemberD three likely negroes to wit: Isham. "a
man; ROXY and her child, and Jenny Should
inc day OF sale be unfair the sale will take place ON the
next fair day. JOHN w ROYSTER - ~, ''''
hcS' IL Gi-tds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-01
DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

FHNHE extensive sale and established repu'aton o'
Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propri'
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence othe
Ton for this snnoving disease The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HOUR! by this esteem
ed Ointment 1t contains no mercury, or other noxl'
Gus ingredient, and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant females
Price 373 cents.
- None genuine un ess signed on the outside prin.
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. I. Kldder, imme-
date successor to the late Or. T. Conway. For sale,
with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his Coun.
ting Room, No. 90. next door to j. Kidder's Drug
Store, corner of Court and Hanover streets, near Con-
cert Han. BOSTON THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment. by
. WV. STA LER,
ian Is Fairfax street, Alexandria.
a. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-01
b Corn Plaster!

VEvHE Albion Corn Plaster softens The corn, however
old and tough, and extracts. it to the very roots.
The relief afforded is gentle, Immediate, and tho
rough.
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case. from Mr Stoweii. who IS well known to the in
habitants of this city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, as a very worthy and respectable citi'
zen;-
A CASE.
SIR-I do not hesitate to give my most unquahhed
appreciation in favor Of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster. BY the use of less than a box. Mrs. Stoweii
has been cured of a corn on each foot, which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful for years, and
think it but j%uatice to your invaluable preparation to
add, (for the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated disappointment in the various remedies re
sorted to, have finally despaired of a cure.) that your
Plaster cured her corns. after trying other highly re-
commended remedies 30 no purpose; and what in
creases nv confidence in the superiority of your Plas
ter. is the fact, that it has been used by several OF my
n~eighbors with equally good success. (signea)
SETH STowELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr.. L. KIDDER. Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929.
- Price so cents