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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25

The above will show what little credit
ia TO be attached TO the assertion OF the
Boston Courier, that Mr. Jefferson on
coming into office turned out all who were
of different politics. The comparative mum.
her Of removals. in the eight years Of MIR.
Monroe's administration, and the six Of
General Jaeksons, is striking as well as
an amusing commentary, on the letter to
Mr.. Monroe, advising him to forget the
:. monster party in bis appointments TO
office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25

FRUITS, g. w e e Z N = "a ! 3
MALAGA Grapes, ZaLte Currants;
NH Box and Keg Raisins, filber,s, ana
Cocoa Nuts. Lemons, Oranges L.lne s,
Pine Apples. and other West India IA sw ', lei
meats lust received and for sale cheap oy
LAUCK g. STEPHEN.
November IS, 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25
rrArNE MERCER POTAToEs.

OnnBUSHELS the far famed Mer-
e1UU Ger Potatoes from Bucksport. IN
the State of Maine, expected to arrive 10
all nert ,peek. Price S7acts. per bushei -
Pat up in good tight hogsheads containing
IL 10 IA bushels each.
LAUCK s. STEPHEN.
Nov. 6, 1S34,-by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25

He that would write we'll, says Ros~"
Ascham, must follow thu cd ice Of Aris.
totle, to speaksas tho Common people
speak, and TO think a. The wise think.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25
cHrsAprAxr AND OHIO CANAL

TT AIJCK s. STEPHEN will give no,
n eral price in Cash or Mef chan
Car Chesapeake and Ohio Canal ocrip'
Nov. 6, lS34.-by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25
Office ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution
June @ 1885,

EHY a resolution OF the board of direct
ED ors Of this institution the following
rates Of Interest have been adopted for the
government of the Treasurer thereof in
receiving money on deposIte, viz:
For deposites payable
six months after demand, nor ,s.,t,,n
certificates may be issued Ddr aonan, "'
bearing an interest at the >
rate Of
For deposites payable
four months afterdemand, NO. ,c,,,,,,,
certificates may be issued nfr orn,,,,
bearing an interest at the
rate of
For deposites payable
ninety days after demand, no, ecnt,,n
certificates may be issued ,isy ano,;m
bearing an interest at the
rate of
BY order
ID. BURKHART, Treasurer.
July 10, 2SS4.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25
prAgTr1s. FISH g. SAT-.
~, NE q. G. c..

y.osr;,ie. dry Lisbon, Champaign
3 A. old Port, Malaga, and Mus se;"e
Vines. French Brandy, ana slna'I ,',,
So;T;ts lust received and for sale chesP oy
Np''''' LAUCK s. STEPHEN.
November Is, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-25

"A village on a stream Of the same name a few
miles south Of 8adaios in Estremadura.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
TIE PREsIDE.yTS MASSAGE

We have the satisfaction of laying before our readers
one OF the best If not the very best Message which An
drew Jackson las presented 10 the Congress OF the
United States II is plain; unadorncd in its style un-
pretending in its manner but it is clear sensible written
m the very best temper, and 1T teens with sound prnc
pies aud valuable recommendations. 1t is one of The
longest papers he has delivered but we have
scarcely ever seen one with fewer faults. In truth if
we were to specify objections would lay our fin
ger only that passage of the third paragraph from the
end which prescrbes his rule for Internal Improve
mens the rivers that expenditures of this cbaroc-
ter (be) confined places below the ports of entry or
delivery established by law. We 90 against the power
altogether, even with this limitation.
We shall review the Message hereafter In The mean
time, we beg leave to call the readers attention. 10 the
following items:
LIST The President speaks of the french Claims with
great forbearancc well as hrmncBs
I'd He distinctly declares that he not only oppoecd
10 the clongaon OF the present Bank but to 'tc eeta-
bshncnt OF substitute for the present Bank
- Sd: lie earnesty calls upon Congress TO regulate
Ah9h the power now c1efesd By hc Executive Depart
ssS m % ron 'i osa o. ,e oyeremen up to the
The power Of Congress direct in what pes Treasurer shall
Efeear aaeri,y, reipon custody I'D rspoea i. STia
"a and M exercise will rather be eonried than Discouraged by
pneic Officers aud agnt whom tina sponsbiy their
sy :. L. desirable int porer sse shoaif he lc0 to
which, being thus food ois Executive iaGfaes aad Without
ability to interfrgc is ~ w. so
~ No, detsins their charters o Ito auoties they
s have co the Bank Of tho United ao eoavose
9th. ne tnuS puts down all the cant which has been
uteredby his enemies, IN all IT, moods and enses that
he IS ambitious OF usnrping and Rraxpng at power for
the Executive Departmontat he has claimed the ab-
soiute control and custody of the public reasurethat
nc is for Bank ofthe IT, s. Sin (some) i,rn Whatsoever
" under son,e restriction and that t has notbecn Sc
rious in desiring and demanding that Congress should
bind up tho hands Of The Executive AID regulate the
DepoItes IN the State Banks by the strongest rostrc-
tons.
We shall now see whether his opponents who have so
beraly clamorcd against his cncroichients viii now
follow up his earnest recommeudatonAnd provide for
The most yglant regulation Of tho public money in the
State Institutions.
9th The Secretary Of War suggests r6trcnchment Of
$5.2Sf ~, in his department alone
oth There deficit ia the Post Office Depart
ment OF 1913 59much short Of what the Special Com
mltee pretended to estmatchis sum, vas reduced
~ jay $25W2 7fand the President - tea that the
entre dencit will be paid up in the # the next
year Dnt we shall publish in next, Gle Reports
rom tRe'e TWO Departments; they best spea for them
IN lie again proposes 70 give the election Of Pre-.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
,,,,,. .... ron THE E.vQ UIRLR.

10 ne BcODic ~ bsr0tHfN.
ow-CrrfzEss:-Ihere never has been an occa.
sion, which the violence Of mere partzan zeal has
been displayed in odous colors than on the recent
recurrence bya portion ofthc People Of Virginia 10 their
hitherto undencd right ofconlrolhnr. by their will how.
ever expressed the official conduct Of their public opcns
At any other time when the judgment might be- less OBJ
scuredby the disturbing passions Of party rage it would
seem that no freeman could refuse 10 hail with era6cd
pride, this Interesting spectacle Of people aspiring in
their primary capacities to regulate by their rgtfnl
conmands the Of their Representatives. and thus
ahordng the most emphatic testimony 20 the entire ca.
puey Of Republican Institutions 10 subscrvc the great
ends Of their creation. But, instead Of the man
hesitation OF such feeling Of homage TO the soyc.
Iegnty OF the people, witness the contrary, the
day cmanaton, from The Opposition Press Of this State
OF the most sPenctc, insulting, and revolving Trades
against those who have thought proper, IN their own
manners openly and fairly 70 exercise this great ando.
mental right, which cannot be denied save BY treason to
the theory and practices Of popular government This
impressive and alarming fact escape the obserya-
ton Of vigilani and intelligent people Shall degn
TO answer the blind invectivcs and insocnt reasonns
by which il is yanly sought 10 dcrogaic from the force
sisi sh'ciiy ofgopuar Instructions Does any liberal
mind, not wholly darSencd by the influences Of party
excitement fail to discern tat every objection 1reed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
INSTRUCTION MEErING M gGPgoN WM SIX z

NEEI1NE IN POWHATAN
nj an adjourned meeting of the Administration Party
in the county OF Powhatan, assembled at the Court
house, on Monday the list day Of December 1884 for
the purpose Of adopting the necessary measures in rar
preventing the reelection Of the Hon b. W. Leigh to the
Senate OF the United States
On notion Col. Henry L.. Hopkins was Amounted
Chairman, and John G. Porter, Secretary
On motion of Capt Joseph Wren it was
Reso'ced, That the Chairman appoint Committee Of
thirteen members to receive and examine the Papers of
Instruction, and report the number OF signatures TO this
meeting.
WhcrcupoD he appointed the following persons. tn
wit: Capt Joseph Wren, Major jacob Michax Edward
Scott Capt. Napoleon Lockett, George TAYLOR Colonel
Samuel Drake, VIM Stratton, sen., Edward r. Baugh
Tho. w. Johnson, Richard A. Taylor BurwelI w Seav
Capt Richard w Bass and William W. Porter. who re-,
tired for the purpose aforesaid and in short time re-
turned with the report that there were subscribed TO the
papers IN their possession 200 signatures exclusive of
one absent paper
On motion of Col Samuel Drake. il was unanimously
RcSofsed, That William s Dance Esq and Col Henry
l.. Hopkins be appointed Committee and requested by
this meeting to proceed forthwith or as soon as NAV be
hereafter, TO examine the instruction lists of the Adnt
nsraon Party in this county and strike from them the
name OF every Illegal voter; and after striking off the IL
legal voters aforesaid it shall be their duty TO make out
four copies OF the lists, corrected and forward lnc
diatcly, copy State Senator William Old Esq
o,o D., 49, ~. Iu D'" N's'i
Representative in the Congress of the United States
William Archer, Esq. the other copy with the orr
gina lists, 70 be deposited in the Clerk Office of Pow
atan county free for the inspection of any person or
persons whomsoeyer.
On motion of Capt. Loclett,
EcSOirod That the Chairman and Secretary sim the
proceedngsof this meeting and forward the same 10
the Editors Of the Richmond Enquirer, and Whig for
publication.
And then tie meeting adjourned sine die
HENRY L. HOPKINS, Chairman
JonS G. PORTEa, Secretary.
1t affords me pleasure to add that we are about On
votes ahead Of opponents in POwhatan county What
may be the result of the scrutiny yet tn be had can
not say. ] presume however, are safe"
" Dec. 3, 1884"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
HOUSE or DELEGATES.
IHUrcd0yL Ugec,yLey 4

message was received from the Senate stating that
thcy had agreed 70 the resolution Of The House for ue
election Of Judge 50 supply The vacancy occasionod by
the death Of Judge Robert b Taylor.
Ihey have also agreed to the resolution Of tie House
ior the election Of Attorney General with an amend
mont, postPoning the election to the liti inst
Tue amend ncnt Of the Senate was agreed TO-
Tie JOINT order Of the day io the election Of Jndge
t. supply the vacancy caused ny tie death of Judgc 1y
ior, was then taken up
Mr. Webb nominated judge Robert II. Baker and
hrefy addressed the House. observing that Judge y had
hcd the bench since c death Of Judge Taylor and had
given great satisfaction 10 the citizens Of the Circuit y
the manner IN which hc had discharged his duties he
would further add, that ls election would bc Vrniiyno
to the whole Bar Of the Circuit
Messrs Cunningham and Watts corroborated the state.
menis OF MI Webb and supported The nomination Of
Judge Baker.
No other candidate having been named, the Senate
was apprscd that the ouse now ready to proceed
in the election and message having been received from
hc Senate stating that no other nomination had been
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
FOR TaE EvQUIRER.
10 BENJAMIN ". LEIGH ESQ

,.a ~ DIsNJAhllN w. LEIGH, ESQ.
The Bank "AiiorHafipe Bank "Derelopea,enis' Din
Speech at PotcrsJnrg, &C. e.
. Nnd Nathan said unto Ddyd-ihOu a tho man
SIR shall address You, freely. openly candid1v 49,
Thou reniindest Of the EUu One i'm Paradise fbou
saycst to Virginia, IN effect, that there will be de-
yelopenents IN the year 1884 or D. That causea me Il,
say 90 you, Virginia IL thou wilt rive ,gav to t,esc
worship the Bank Of the United Statcs-athourh thy
garments are now white snow and thy virtues too
AZ pure as the gems Of the Indics-yct cgs0oi Lu be-
erc Io tc To yoUr interest," On order 10 head the great
Magician OF New York, &c. &c) to prostitute Mgscc-
I"gtna! Pgre as Mou Grt c0H upon Aes Ia prSsiifte
hyscJ Tor fear the great Magician of New York--in-
stead OF Bank in Chesnut Stree--by his naocsI influ
ence, should have in Wall Street Thea will tlly
glory be finished; and all these Kingdoms viii rive
unto thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship the great
Aristocratic Bank of the is And what mean by your
worshppng It, IS fairly this that / will mako speeches
IA the Senacdinncr speeches in Petersburg and at old
towhatan Court-housc-and show you the "gay to 90
that you may eat the forbidden fruit account Of sal
tetnatyes and devcopements and not err thercinYc
anu as thc d did with my 0ppie the dcceioycmenisand
UtfFnNttcS VIII shew you how 10 "congnfe the Rank
OF the u y Although the Constitution is the Garden OF
Eden and thou hast been afraid heretofore m eat Of the
traH II ciOHg0tOn. lest thou de vet ts shalt MOI H.;
thou shut lice. will open thine eycsl viii iell .oo
parent, under pain ofcccon from her confidence that
sne ought tocat otc forbidden fruit for "arnatiy and
deyeopemens will her from the "sin Of commits
sion, and the pain and penalty of eccmcnt from Para
dise-licavcn Of HcavensiM As "Nathan said unto Da.
yid, chou art the man" thou art mr. The 81 who
holds the bitter fruit sayeth % virginia oalc0f Of
ms, Tor tlOu shalt not surely dofr athong the IrJ
c0d hath said, thou shalt surely die vet taste of my pa-
nrcfa, the "dcvci0pemcnts and alternatives" and thou
snat snreyure Although anarchy, aud confusion and
eeposm arc sure 70 follow IN the tran ofthc destruction
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
FOR THE EMO UIRER.
A COMPLETE FAILURE
Mefting If The People If HeHryIastructioa of Senate


Dyer.
Some time previous TO the November Quarterly Court
for Henry County, the friends Of Benjamin w Legbs
reelectOn TO the Senate Of the United States rave no.
tee, that the question Of instructing Senator Cant
David Dyer, would, tie first day of the term be sub
united to the people for their decision Whether the o
pie turned out in larger numbers than usual i'm consc.
qucncc Of the notice not, do not know but we
think the asscmbage large In the evening the
friends Of Mr. Leigh proceeded to organize The meeting
BY appointing Major John Rcdd Chairman DR. Exam
Secretary and committee - draft resolutions for in
sruchDg Senator Dyer t. vote for the reelection Of Mr.
Leigh The resolutions reported and submitted TO
the people by Col Joseph Martin, one Of the Committee
who urged the proPrety Of their adoption by the people
After Col Martin had concluded his remarks Col Pa
trick H. FOntainc offered substitute resolutions in
opposition 10 the reelection Of Mr. Ieioi--to the re-
charter Of the present United States Bank or the iucor
poration Of any National Bank. and aoprobalorv of
the general course Of the Administration was re-
sponded to By Col Martin, DR.. Egan and Mr. Cornick
They we're answered by Mr. George Harston who sup
ported the resolutions Of Col Fonine ut some kn0th -
The discussion being ended Col Martin submitted the
question to the people, requesting call those in favor of
Tie Committee resolutions To form the ef-all those
IN favor Of the resolutions Of Col Fonainc to form on,
the right The lines being formed The Chairman an.
pointed Mr. Anthony 81 Dupuy, in behalf Of the re.eec-
on oil Mr. Leigh and Mr. George Hairston on the other
SIDE to count the numbers in the respective lines MI
Harston proceeded toceunt the line favorable to Col Fou-
tame subsitute and was commencing the count in the,
opposite line when an lection raised by them to pro-
ccedng with the count insisting that the Clerk Sheriff
and COmmssloror of the Revenue should pass along ,,
ine Tor the purpose Of scrulinizng the legality Of the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
10 TiLE EDITORS or THE EMO UIRER.
ANOTHEl QUESTION SEI,,rI ED

Since certain restless politicians of the South have
Deei united IN the Wing bonds of political wedlock
wit inc Hartford Convention Fcderalists of the North
and assumed the title of she great Ws0 f1,,;iy of the
'dfson, who have claimed al the wealth talents and
ascency OF te country the friends of the Admnstra
uon, WIN such men as Nathaniel Macon HUGH l. White
and others of the like kind arnonr them ventnred ~
believe that iaic the latter quality was TO be found
III uier ranks But, the high and ndisputable authori
" oil the Compiler the leading sWhir" papcr of tho
State IN an Editorial of yesterday norning settles tho
doubt orcavi and that friends abroad
may Know The bad opinion the intelligent and modest con-
ductors of that little mirror of truth and decencv enter
tam OF them, beg leave TO announce to them the
ioiowiny extract from their paper of Thursday In
speaking of the Jackson men they saw: WE rryiprr
MANY OF THEM WOULD HONEST IL THEY COULD
Bur IT Is NOT IL THEM-TnEY LIE AND CHEAT nv ~
sTINcT-TnE HABIT INvINcIBLr"
presume, when the above was penned tho yortbv -,
thor had Just awakened from long seep; and the n,nes
OF Toby Watkins, Judge Temple, and some other gcn
tlcmcn who have been largely engaged i'm the nenso
service recently popped into his mind as members Of
te Jackson party, and of course his berality induced
nun 10 Judge tne whole party by them. Now that the
Jackson men of the Legislature may guess who il is that
mas distressed them much by the expression of his very
p'u opinion OF hein would draw their attention to the
very prety tte decent ladylke gentleman who occa.
sionay honors the House of Dclegaes bv his nrescc
at the Clerk table, taking notes Of its proceedings as
one of the editors Of the print in question They nrc
particularly warned to be very polite and civil 10 him
else lac may say very hard things about them bcr
the Session closes, which might affect not only their
feelings but injure them materially i'm their count;es
is to be hoped the great Wing family will not over
look the claims of the Hae man. when they come 10 The
eect1n Oh public printer The Editor doubt thinks
the iaborer Is worthy of his hire, and think so too
Friday Dee. 5, 1884. Asr,-BInr I'ScIcr
To the POters Of The Congressional Disfrct comDoscd nj
me me C9%"aes Of Hythe, GTayson Smyta, iazc,ced,
R1'sSeit, Scott, Lee and WaShington
FELLOW CrizEss:--in obedience to n communica-
ton made to me of the 10TH inst and received ON the 18th
ana believed to be expressive of the wishes of lare
portion OF this district have consented to offer INV ser
wees to you, as your Representative in the next Congress
oil the United States. MIR. Fulton is already known as
candidate for this Office We are boil, nersonalIv nn,
to the District Our political preferences differences
are IN my opinion but partially understood will now
promise 10 make Them more extensively known before
the election, which takes place i'm April next For The
present, deem MtS announcement, all that is necessary
or proper. JOHN N HINES
| November 9th 1884
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
TO THE EDITORS or THE INQUIRER.
Extract Of Letter from H0ifar Court House 81 d

$50 far the developments of the present year have
produced any effect reaction in this county Il is i'm a.
vor of the Administration; and believe the same NAV
be SAID OF the most, if not all of the adjoining Counties
and Think there very little doubt about our changing
our Representative in Congress next Spring"
Bail still in motion We understand that the I,s,,c
TONS have been carried in Prince Edward and will be,
carried in Pendlcton ~ va -"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
SUICIDE,


On wednesday week much interest excited by a
raniour, that VIM Winrec who had been Tor few weeks
occupant OF the Eagle Hotel in this city, had ase nte
nimscl IN manner at once m sterous and alarming
some strange circumstances attended this step: such as
his procuring from, his wife a key of trunk in which
ne dcposeda pocketbook, and his afterwards returning
me Key To- her. After this, nothing was heard vi
h'n Till the terrible catastrophe unravellcd ycscr
aay morning by the Inquest of the Coroner the Ex
tract below will shcw. His wife suspected that some
thing had beiailen him. and her predictions fatally
ycricd, lie was found lying his face in garrett of
the Eagle Hotel, with open knife beside him.
The Inquest concludes by saying that the Eagle
Hotel IN the City aforesaid and upon himself then and
there being in the peace of God and after the said Com
monwcalth, feonously, voluntarily and of his malice
aiorethought made assault and that the aforesaid VIM
Minirce then and there, with certain knife the value
OF twenty five cents, which he the said William Wnicc
then and there held in his right hand himself upon his
throat then and there iconousy voluntarily and of his
malice aforethought, did strike and gave himself then
and there with the knife aforesaid upon his
sand, one mortal wound OF the breadth of four inches
and the depth of two inches of which said mortal wound
SAID William Winree at the Eagle tavern aforesaid in
the City OF Richmond aforesaid, languished died OH
or about The twenty sixth of November last in the year
aforesaid" -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06
NORTH CAROLINA.


Extract Of letter from Raleigh, ondag Dec. 9Th 1881
since my last, nothing has occurred worthy OF note
save the election the result that cleo
ton you have been appraised this by the public prints
for many years the question of Convention Con-
venton the in Virginia. has blended it.
self with almost every other presented the Lie
III mas raised IN the State, Eastern and Western
party and there scarcely principle general polio
which has been found capable of overcoming the warm
sectional ealousics and domestic divisions which our pc
cular local circumstances have contributed produce
Gov. Swain is and has always been the cherished
champion of the West-his unrcmtng and able efforts
to acquire for them what they considered their lust rights
nave naturally endeared him to the Western people -
MIR Mosely Is an Eastern man. but could command
the entire Eastern vochc is gentleman of great be-
ray and fine feeling, and believing 10 be rght has
uniformly been disposed to favor the views of those who
desired reform in State Constuton.-In addition
to these considerations many thought that it would be
species OF bad lth to make innovation upon the or
binary usage III such and dismiss Coy S inn su,n
mary way, without giving him due time to make
incnts for his retirement.
" On Friday last, Dr. Potts of Edgecombe introduced
the resolutions instruchng Judge Mangum These re.
solutions were laid the table and made the order of
the day for Thursday next. In election of Senator
the Opposition complained that we surprised them
NOW they cannot have the we have oiyen
them full time to rally their routed forces and
Tor Tie conflict The resolutions will give rise to much
angry Remuneration, but it will all end smoke In snit
OF all efforts TO defeat tem and hear that all sorts of
riders, amendments, &c. &c-we shall carry tcm NV n
most decisive vote III both Houses. The introduction of
the resolutions delayed several DAYS out of
to Judge Mangum, and to whether he would NOT
promptly resign on Mr.. Browns election. Not HEARING
from him, however, and hearing he was on his way 10
We hope the Old Dominion will Civ. good account of
herself ere long
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-06

o. NorIcrfbe ciiizons Of Richmond arc reo,cs,ed
to convene IN thc Capitol, Wednesday the IOtr inc,
at ocloek, T. M 70 receive the Report Of their Com
nntiee, appointed 7th August 1884 CHARGED ,yhthe u
" o. reporting such measures they may think proper
TO BE- adopted in order to complete he substitution 10 fbs
s'0rk n The JANIS taD KssAwHA CoapAey
Now Is The time-Sce Cows Message
Dec o JOSEPH TATE, Mayor.