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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-07

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ALEX
ANDRIA
A DIVIDEND of Forty Gents is declared on
"A each share Of stock in this Institution, pay
able on or after Monday the, 5th inst, to the
stockholders or their legal representatives.
NATH. WATTLES, Sec'y.
may 1--d4t&eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-07

Tho following extract, from one of the Eng
,.h napers received by the last arrival, is wor-
No Of consideration.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05
Knntancs of 7Rtatorp.
GENERAL WASHINGTON,

One pleasant evening in the month Of
juno, in the year IT,, man was obser-
we'd entering tho borders of wood. near
the Hudson river, his appearance that Of
a person above the common rank. The
inhabitants ofa village would have digni.
fed him with the title Of squire. and from
his manner, have pronounced him proud;
but those more accustomed 10 society,
would inform you, there was something
like a military sis about him. His horse
painted - il il hsd been hard pushed for
come miles. yet from the owners frequent
stops to caress the patient animal. he
could not be charged with want Of hu-
mainly: but seemed 10 he aciuated by
some urgent necessity. The ridei's for.
saking good road for the by.path lead.
ing through the woods. indicated desire
to avoid the gaze Of other travellers. He
had not left the house where he inquired
the direction Of the above mentioned path
moro than two hours, before the quiciude
al the place was broken by the noise Of
distant thunder. He was soon after oblig-
cd 10 dismount. travelling becoming dan
gerous, ~ darkness concealed surrounding
objects. except whea the lightening's
flash afforded him . nomentary view Of
his situation. A peal. louder and Of long
er duration than any Of the preceding,
which now burst over his head, seeming
- II Il would rend the woods asunder.
was uuickley followed by heavy fall Of
rain, which penetrated the clothing Of the
stranger ere he could obtain the shelter oil
large oak which stood ct little dis
lance.
Almost exhausted with the labors offhe
day. he was about making such dispCsi-
fion OF tho saddle and his own coat, as
would enable him 10 pass the night with
what comfort circumstances would admit.
when he espied . light glimmering thro'
the trees. Animated with the hope OF
better lodgings. he determined to proceed.
The way, which was somewhat steep, be.
came attended with more obstacles the
farther he advanced; the soil being com
posed Of clay. which The rains had rem
dered 90 eoft that his feet slipped at every
step. By the utmost perseverance,, this
difficulty was finally overcome without
any accident. and be had tho pleasure Of
finding himself in the front Of decent
looking farm house. The watch dog be-
gan barking, WHICH brought the owner
or the mansion 10 the door.
aWho 10 these?s said he.
"A friend, who has lost his way, and in
search Of place Of shelter." WAS the. an
swer.
"Come in. sir" added the frat speaker.
sand Whatever my house will Afford, you
shall have with welcome
81 must first provide for tina weary
companion Of my journey" remarked the
other.
But the former undertook the task. and
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05

Something sfrange,-It has been Gus
somary for the jackson newspapers thro'.
out the country. to look 10 the Richmond
Enquirer for information upon all subjects
particularly connected with the polite al
sentiments Of the State of Virginia. The
Globe especially, has been 10 the habit Of
quoting tho Enquirer as authority in all
things concerning Virginia, while the En-.
quirer has returned the compliment, BY
copious references to the Globe. as orac,l-
lar ON all matters connected with the
movements of the administration. But
the system has recently been reversed:
Ae Enquirer not finding it convenient 10
give its own impressions as to tho result
OF the late elections in this State, the
Globe has taken upon itself the task Of
forming . table of the members elect,
with an allotmsnt Of their political senti-
ments, BY which the relative strength Of
tbe parties stand thus: Naturalization So,
Opposition 81, Doubtful S. The joint bal
lot with the Senate. is computed -at-Ad-
ministration 81. Opposition 30. That the
Globe should hatch up, for party purposes,
q statement 40 entirely devoid Of truth,
Is not at all surprising; but that the Rich.
mond Enquirer should grayely copy il. is
matter Of specisl wonder. The table
Is full Of gross mis-stasements. to which
We are surprised the Enquirer should give
currency. But il is taken with all lis err
rors upon its head, with simple call by
the editor ofthe Enquirer for "eorvections.
from authentic sowess." We do not know
what sources may be considered authen-
tic; but should suppose that such errors as
chasing Messrs. Webb Of Nansemond,
Smith Of Frederick. and Mayse Of Bath,
with the Administration party, with many
others aimost equally paipablc. might
have been corrected BY the Enquirer it.
cell. II might also have informed the
Globe, that the Fincastle Patriot is not
published in the district to which Poca-
hontas is attached-a blunder which the
official has fallen into in claiming Mr..
Cackley as an Administration man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05
MAI. DowNING's CORRESPONDENCE

MAJ III w ANiTNO . CORRS<'f O4NDs@AtN%S
SENATE CHAMBER. Z
Washington, 10th May. 1884.
To my old friend Mr.. D,cight, Of the Nerc
York Daily advertiser.
You may look out for me nigh upon
as soon as you get this letter, for ]
guess you must begin to think ! belong
to the Post-office Committee, or some
other committee in Congress that
don't like to make no report, seeing
that you haint heard nothin from me
ever since | wrote to you about the
Gineral's ID Protest, and telled you
that are story abost "Old SIZE" and
the rest on 'em down Rast there, al
old Miss Cranes Tavern, when they
tried an experiment in wiping out the
chalk marks agin 'em. But, my good
old friend, haint ben idle since that
time, but have ben nockin about here
every day pretty much arter the old
fashion all day; and then at night talk.
in over all matters with Mr.. Clay, who
has treated me so kind ever since
have ben at his house that some folks
begin to think he is putin up with me
instead of my putin up with him.
When the Gineral come TO hea,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05

eral was so taken with this notion, he
stop'd lookin further FIR my letter; he
tcll'd the Cabinet right Otto work anc
git up . proclamation in favor Of tenn
perance; and to have all the crooked
worms altered to strait ones. Why,
says he, there is no tellin to what a
pitch Of glory my Government viii 60
yet; when any man may drink what he
pleases, and no mortal can tell the diff.
ferencei and whilst Mr.. Jefferson could
say we ''Are all Federalists and we are
all Democrats" I'll say in my next
message I've are ill drunk and we are
all sober"
begun this Letter, by tellin you I'd
be IN New York nigh upon as soon as
this would, and haint tell'd you We,
why ! am goin there We'll you see
tho Senate has been waitin for long
spell to git report from Mr.. fancy,
ofthe exact condition Of the pet Banks
whore the Gincral keeps the money
now---and rs "The Government" don't
choose to tell much about il, have Of.
fered to 60 ard look into the work my
SELF asked some Of the Senator's If
they wanted to give me any directions
about it, and how was to act, but they
say ! know as much about il as any on
EN-; but seem that tother House had
Just sent committee TO examin Squire
Biddlc's Bank best follow the same
track they took, and give the pet Bank,
aiftin nrtcr the same fashion; and 80
am for Now York in a day or two, a
soon as ! can git my boots footed, an,
some shirts mended. ] want you L
tell Zekel Bigelow calculate on hin
to act as my Secretary--and he can
be gittin things in order, for a rale
genewine and close examination
think it will be best to begin in New
York, for / shall have the aid of Zekel
and if / give them Banks a sifiin and
] find cv'ry thing there FREQ from all
party business and corruption, and no
monsters among 'em, my notion is,
there wont be no occasion to look no
further---as | want to be as nigh Wall
street, as possible; tell Zekel to try and
git room for me in Howard's Er.
change Hotel, Broad street, and one
big enuf for spreadin books and papers
about.
You needn't say much about my
plans, as ] should like to hop in upon
the pet Banks as did upon Squire Bid
dies Bank last summer, without lettin
'em know Of my comm.
- Yours, dc.
J. DOWNING, Major,
Downingville Militia, Cd Brigade. \
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05

Too good.-The Globe claims a ma.
iority Of onei, for the administration!
on Joint ballotl!! in the next Virginia
legislature. The Globes majority is
something like the Irish widows for
tune, fifty pounds in debt, over and a.
hove all that she was worth.
Winchestey Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05
The Senate Of the United States.

The following Senator'S terms Of service
will expire on the Sd Of March, 1885, name
ly:-
Mr.. Sprague. Of Maine,
Mr.. Bel, Of New Hampshire.
Mr., Silisbee, of Massachusetts,
Mr.. knight, Of Rhode Island,
Mr.. Frelinghuysen. Of New Jersey,
Mr.. Clayton, Of Delaware,
Mr.. Leigh, OF Virginia,
Mr.. Brown, of North Carolina,
Mr.. Calhoun. Of South Carolina,
Mr.. King, Of Georgia,
Mr.. Bibb. Of Kentucky.
Mr.. White, of Tennessee,
Mr.. Waggaman, of louisiana,
Mr.. Poindexter, Of Mississippi,
Mr.. Robinson. Of Illinois,
Mr.. King, Of Alabama.
or these, .Messrs. Silsbee, Clayton,
Waggaman, Leigh, Frelinghuysen, Cal
boun, and Bib will. we think, undoubt-
edly, be reelected, if they should desire
il. We think il not improbable too, that
.Messrs. Poindexter and Sprague, may be
reelected. New Hampshire. we fear, Is
stiil too much under the domination Of
Isaac Hill, to admit hope of the re-elec-
ton of that sound statesman aud excel.
lent man, Samuel Bell. As to Rhode Is
land, an election will take place in Au-
gust, for the legislature which isto APP
point the Senator in place Of Mr.. knight;
and from the changes evinced in the late
election, we do not entertain much doubt
that sound Wing will be elected 10 fill
the place Of Mr.. Knight, who does not de-
sirc d re- electsen. On the other side, we
entertain a strong belief. that MIR BRowr.
of North Carolina, Mr.. King of Alabama,
and Mr.. King, Of Georgia, will be permit
ted to remain at home by their respective
states, and that Senators opposed to the
usurpations of Andrew Jackson. will be
sent in their places. If our calculation be
correct, aud we believe it 10 more proba'
BILE than any we have seen. the admins
tration will lose by the election OF 1883
three Senators and gain one: And IN the
ensuing session, the Senate will contain
80 Wings, to I6 Jacksonmen, or just two
10 one, The Senate 10 safe--it will con
tinue, as it is now, to be the bulwark Of
the Constitution. and the glory Of the
country Deie,cars Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05

CleanKness-Suffer no unclealiness
lin body, clothes or habitation.
TranqEiAty-Be not disturbed about
Itrifes OF accidents, common or sna.
lvoidabls.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-04

woe'oury Secretary OF the Treasury. Its added 4,
the negcncer that on Saturday evening Mahlon Dick.
erson o. New Jersey Qaeiy appointed to Ru.sis
was nominated by the President the Senate for IN. az
nee o. Secretary OF the Navy. The nomination was not
he nomination OF William Hunter, of Rhode Island.
70 be Charge dAH,ires at Rio Jsneo vas confirmed ,bs
same evenings NJ also was that OF Humphrey r. Ieavi
NOW H. Cong ess) he District Juy,
.fmericdn. ''""'e
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-04


Mt Kane then ana ed 10 reconsider the votes taken o,
ane amendments made in the Senate for
Tor marine Hospitals; which motion being concurrcd ill.,
inc SAID amendments were all ncgsiived.
Mr. calhoun renewed the lay the hill on the
Table, and alter remarks from Mes.fs Siisbee Cal
honn, Wright and King OF AlahsAia
The yeas and nays being ordered the question was Ia
ken. and seied as ioowss
- feds Messrs Benton, Bibb, Black, Calhoun CLAW
wing, ofundy, Hiil. Kane, King OF Geo. Leigh Linn,
'sosuh, Moore, PoindcSter Prendss, Preston Robin.
cor. smith. Sxin, Tyler, White 22
Ndys-N,ssrs Chambers CLAYTON Hanback, Ken,
ming, OF All, Knight, Naudsin, Poster Rohhins Sill.
Sre' sontharJ sprsgne, ransdge, Tipon Ton,linsou.
"oggamsn, Webster. whsLt-is
so Tue 6i'i was laid tie table.
ing ','s 'naS'g appropriations for the Pubiic BuilJioy
Is amended by the Committee on the rct of Colu,,
oa' was taken up, the amendments were agreed To- And
"'o vi" subsequently, read third time aud passed
'asing The question, the ~ az oil TO-
ihe OH ron the House OF Representatives sting nm
70 enable TIE Secretary OF State purchase
we VIC papers and books OF Gen. George Washing ton,
was considered, and read third time ni,d passeJ
Vn motion OF SIR. Clay. the motion 10 Law the I;sh,
use D,' on ihs table, was .conilcred Ayes II Noe.
on Commerce. Wv No""''''ee
, Tue O from the House making aprrap,i,,;o, for ~,
n'tge' and rePea'i' all lorn,er acts on the sub.
49, WAS iaAen up, end tnotioa of Mr. I.i.h ths
"noie oil The ball, aier the irst secion scL, Nh,
,s"" 'ne OH was then amended on motion Of Air W,ght
-, aoung new section; modified, on motion OF Nj
u 'n' amendment was then ordered to be enyross.
ca, anu me b II TO he read a third time
on mol01 OF Mr.. Swift the Senate nroceel.s N ~,
OF The bill from the House OF
provide 'or the organization the Department OF ,n,,i
,,''s, Wu'eh was read tllrd tine and pass,d
VI 'nouon CT Mr. Webster, at o'clock the Senate ,ro
ueu 10 me confederation of Executive business. am,
aVer some time spent therein ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-04

by and NTH The Gdoee aud CONSENT NJ The Senate.
WAsBTNGroN, June rs.
Benjsmin +. Butler 10 be Attorney General Tor the
United States.
Peter Soau, ODE Consul Tor the Island Of Cusdaoupe
Arthur j.. Magenns, TO be District Attorney for Mis-
souii
Edward d. lngrahsm, 10 be Director Of The Bank Of
the United States GiDbe. "
Mahon DickefsoD Secretary Of the NAVY in IN. Ill.,.
OF Lew Woodbury., resigned 49,
=. WHism wilkins, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
fenPo'enhsry 20 Russia, IN the place Of Msbon Dick
erson.- ID. JttfyI
The Senate have confirmed. without DIVISION the no.
miDaton Of John Fofyih as Secretary Of State and Levi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-21

done :" demanded Jethro, in a choks d.
but fathsrly voice, a., sorro~fuii,,
he reflected on the termination OF "a,
violent and tragic scene, and marked
the Wild and altered look Of his son.
Father. Is il thou ON save mo
from the fangs Of that dreadful IaJian.
Bot where IL he."
Where, indeed ~ responded the
father, tnournfully.
Macy plunged into the water after
the drowned body. He found II With
out difficulty. for the water vas shall
low, and not more than half BODY deep.
The captain placed the Indian care
fully IN the boat, across q seat IN lhs
stern with his mouth downwsrds. to
give the water egress from the .torn /.
aoh, and then quickly Selling tho
oars, he pulled for the shore With all
has strength, leaving Jethro and his
son ~ading in the sea. The case Of
the Indian would not brook delay.
The gaze OF poor Isaac Was Fixed and
vacant, While Jethro, taking his pas
sive hand ia his own, led him gently
towards the beach. Exhaustion had
rendered him powerless: and pereep
ton and memory had fed. The faeul-
ties Of his mind were slice ping, curtain
ed by what seemed 10 be 4 hotriL
dream,-but which paI took so nearly
OF a tragic reality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-21
CHARIEsTowN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL

eyes, resembling pearls hidden IN
their Shells" shall never wander Ia
To any but their husbands. we NAV form
tolerable conception Of those delight,
to which the voiuptuous Mussulman
ionks forward a. his chief felicity in
another world.
The most exquisite and artificial
pleasures OF this life become in.ipid
from the long possession, o. superilu
ous from the limited capacities Of their
mortal owner. Mohammed has made
provision against both contingencies.
At whatever period believers may die
on earth, IN heaven they never shall
exceed the potent and animated age Of
thirty. a moment ofhappines. " III be
prolonged tn 1000 years. aud the en-.
joyment will be enhanced by an in.
crease Of abilities to the extent Of an
hundred fold. Amid the endless va.
riety Of flavor and fragrance, their ap.
petites will never eloy. The eye Of the
enraptured possessor, so strong will be
its vision, will wander over his gardens
and groves, and desery the beauties Of
his wives and his wealth at the distance
Of 1000 years journey. Should any
OF the faithful desire children (for
without the wish the end would be un
iccomplished,) the space of one hour
will suffice for the birth and growth Of
a young believer sixty cubits high
the alleged stature Of Adam, and the
standard height Of paradise. Or should
his fancy turn to the rustic pleasures
OF agriculture. a moment Of time will
see his luxuriant crops spring up and
come TO maturity.-[ History of fra
6id, from Harpsr's Family library.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-21

ed with anazement, and fancied he
must have lost his senses. What is
this you require Of me Would YOU
poison your wife, oh Syaad Harshim.
with the filth from your skin-the nc
comula'ion of many days labour in the
jungies: Art thou mad 10 ask thy wife
Il request SO unheard Of:
Listen TO me, wife, said Syaad, in
gentle terms You profess TO love,
honor, and respect me as your faithful.
lawful husband pray can the dirt from
my body be more offensive to your pa
late than the scum OF Nadir Shaah,
whom YOU only know by namei You
would have accepted the filthy offer
lnss OF cruel man, who plundered and
sacrifice his victims to obtain the trea.
sures he possesses. You would not
have scrupled TO obtain your future
sustenahce by the coins Of Nadir Shah,
gained as they were by the spilliny oI
human blood. Is this your love for
Syaad Harshim:' The wife threw
herself at her husbands feet when his
speech was finished Pardon my ig.
norance and self-love I see myself
disgraced by harboring one wish for
more than is gained by honest indus
try. No longer have I any desire for
the gold Of Nadir Shaah. ContenteJ
as yourself, my dear, good husband,
will continue 20 labor for the homes,
bread that sustains US. nor ever again
desire my condition to be changed
The woodman, Syaad Harshim.
lived to great age; many 4 tear
hath fallen on his grave from the good
pilgrims visiting the shrine Of Ali, near
which he was buried. His resting piace
is watered TO this day by the passing
traveller Of his own faith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-21
A MOTHERS LOVE.
ut Na. III1.Ns

Hast thou sounded ,l,c depths Of yoadrr sea.
Aud counted the sands that urldcr q b.
HIST thou measured the height OF heaven above
Then may 'st thou metc out q moihcr's love.
Hast thou talked ~i;h the blessed of leading o,
10 the throne OF God some wandering MN
Hast thou Witnessed the angels bright employ
Then may :, thou speak Of a nother'. iov.
Evening and morn bal thou watched the bce
ESQ forth on her GRAND Oi industry
The bee Tor herself hsth gathered and ,piicd
but the mothers earvs are all for her child.
Hast thou conc with the traveller. thought, afar
From pole TO pole. and from star To star
Thou hast hut on ocean, earth or sea,
The heart Ut a mother las gone with thee.
There - not graod inspiring thought,
There ~ not atruih by wisdom taught,
There 10 not a feeling pure and high.
That may not be read In mothers eve.
AID ever. since earth began, that look
Has been 20 the wise an open book,
10 Win them back from the loss they prizc,
To the holer love that cdi6cs.
7 here arc teachings on earth AMI sky and air
U lac heavens the giOr, Of God dcelarv
But louder than Voice beneath. above,
lie Is heard TO speak moti,er's love.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-21
YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY

consequence OF the urgent solicitations
IL OF many Of his former friends and patrons,
the subscriber has determined TO open Semi
nary for Young Ladies, in Charlestown, on
the 9Th day Of September next From in-
creased experience aud the many improve
ments in his plan Of instruction, he is induced
90 believe he will be enabled TO give satisfac-
ton to those who may favour him with their
patronage.
In addition 10 the usual fac iliiics Of insiruc-
ton during school hours, the pupils will have
access 20 we'll selected Library Of several
hundred volumes.
His course OF instruction will comprise the
branches Of education usually taught in the
best institutions Of \ similar kind. An in
sirnetress in Mssic, &c. will be employed, IL
sufficiently encouraged. Frequent oPportuui-
ties will be afforded 10 the friends Of this
Seminary 10 witness the improvement Of the
scholars. Terms made known on admission.
Aug. II, lS3i--3t wM. NJ. JONES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-08-21
TIE MoMAMMEDAN PARADISE.

The measure Of felicity will be pro
portioned to the deserts Of the indiyid
ual. the most eminent degree being re.
served for the prophets, the second for
the doctors and mosques, the next for
the martyrs. and the last for the com.
mon herd Of believers. The celestial
Joys OF MohAmmed were addressed
chiefly to the indulgence Of luxury and
appetite. Rivers Of water, trees OF
gold, tents Of rubies and emeralds.
beds Of musk, garments Of the richest
brocades, crowns set with pearls OF
matchless luStre, silken carpets, couch
es and pillows Of delicate embroidery.
are among the rare treasures provided
Tor the qualification Of the external sen
ses. Other entertainments are on a
scale Of similar msgni6cenee. What.
ever is subject TO waste requires susie
nance and the hungry saints will find
abundant supply in loaf large as the
Globe, in the flesh Of oxen, and in the
Iivers Of fishes, (,lelieacies among the
Arabs one globe Of which will suffice
10000 men. While eating. each will
be served in golden dishes to the q.
mount Of 500, and waited on by as
many attendants. Wine, forbidden ia
this life, will be freely allowed in the
next; and may be drank to excess
without pAlling on the taste. or incur.
ring the risk Of intOxication. The
'rOOba or tree Of happiness, so large
that the neetest horse could not gallOp
IN . hundred years from one end TO the
other,-besTing dates, grapes, and ell
manner Of fruits, Of surprising bigness
and Uncomfortable relish, will extend
its loaded b0ughs TO the couch Of every
believer, bending spontaneously TO his
hand, and inviting him to pluck Of IL,
vintage. And should his oapriciou.
desires incline, its branches will yield
the flesh Of birds or animals dressed
according to his wishes while from IL.
expanding blossoms will burst vesiufe'
Of green silk. and beasts 10 ride on
ready saddled. and adorned with cost
I ly trsppings. That every sense ma
have a eOngenial qualification. the ear
will be raVished Nth the melOdIoui
songs of angels and hOuriis.wilh the vo.
cal harmony Of the trees. aud the 10
liam chime Of the bells that hang or
branches, moved by the soft winds o.
heaven. When TO this train II gor
gsous and sensual luxury are added III,
seventy.two damsels the portion Of ID,
humblest Of the faithful whose charm,
shall eclipse all other glOries, who's,