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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-02
y should occur in making a new APP.

unnecessary delay should occur in making a new APP.
pontmcnt
The designations of Brgadicr. General Lawrence r.
Dade, OF the first Brigade; of Briga,cr General John
Hodges, of the ninth Brigade bo of which have ac
copied and sond herewh) and the death of Brigader
General William III. Brodnax, of the fifteenth Brigade
have accustomed vacancies in these Offices respectively
that II becomes your duty to fill.
Will not close this communications without calling
your attention. Gas my predecessor has already done
than once) tn the condition OF the public offices
pied by the several officers composing the different Exc
cuve departments ofthc government. / send herewith
paper addressed to me by these officers, whose appca
ton should certainly have granted if had possessed
The authority 10 do The facts represented by them
know To be correctly stated and that these would have
Justified much stronger language than the officers have
seen tt to employ The public interests require that
something should be done Tor the better accommodation
of these officers. and for the preservation of the public
documents. The State owns much vacant land around
the Capitol, many parts of which might be used
vcnicnt settle for the erection of suitable building that
might be made ornament TO decorate the public
square without producing the slightest
The annual interest upon the which such edce
might cost, would be but small premium to the
risk to which the public records exposed, to say
nothing OF the health ard convenience of many valuable
officers, the loss of any Of whom, the Commonwealth
would find il difficult TO supply.
You have been convened by the law season, when
accidental causes Will contribute 10 bring before you
NY questions calculated to produce excitement
Bnt In delbcratng upon all such, you will never
10 remember that the character and honor of Virginia liz
involved not less IN what you do than in the temper
and manner in which this may be performed. Feeling
Us am confident you all do upon this subject it would be
quite unnecessary for to recommend to you, act i'm
all things as becomes this Commonwealth In doing
you will surely find the consultations Of your APP
proving Judgment, will cntc yourselves to the gratitude
of your CONSTITUENCIES and whether you receive them
or NOT you may justly claim the thanks of whole
try whose ntnrc destiny depends in great degree, up
your acts. In meeting your heavy responsibilities IL
you shall think that my cooperation be useful TO
You any Time in any way pray you to believe that
twill be given promptly, faithfully and fully, to effect
any object promising to advance the public good.
/ am, gentlemen,
Yours very respectfully.
LITfLETON W. TAZEWELI,
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By hc GOU0nor NJ Me Commonwealth of Virginta
A PROCLAMATION

"TIIEREAS it appears by return made to the Elk.
w ccutivc, verified by the oath of the President of
he Mere hants and Mechanics Bank, in the Town of
Wheeling Ohio county, that the said Bank has actually
and IN good faith, in its possession Of its absolute
fths OF the whole amount Of the capital stock stbscr
cd: Now, therefore, I, Littlcon Waller Tazewcll Go.
vernon OF the said Commonwealth, have thought proper
in pursuance Of She provisions Of the 9Th section Of an
act Of the General Assembly passed March T. 1884, en-
titled can act 20 incorporate the Merchants and Mocha
issue this Proclamation declaring that the return aiorc
said las been duly made, and that appears the
faction Of the Executive that the said Bank having now
OF their own absolute property the amount Of
coin required by the act Of incorporation aforesaid are
authorized by tho provisions Of Chat Act commence
their banking operations
Given under my hand, Governor and under the
lSEAL lesser seal Of the Commonwealth at Richmond,
this twenty eighth day Of November 1884
LIFT. w. TAZEWELL
December 2. C0-w4w
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ENDUCATION.-Mr JAMES NJ Mex EYzIr. am ex
-HZ perienced and competent instructor of youth will
take charge of Washington Henry Academy, the next
year. where viii be taught all the branches of an Enp
lish EdueatiOn including Geometry and practical Sur
vcyng also the Latin, and the rudimcnts the Greek
language Price ofTuition in the English branches for
the scholastic term of ten months $20incuding the
Classics 25. The Academy is situated in the county of
Hanover, not than ten miles from the city Of Rich
mond in healthy and highly respectable neighborhood
where board may be procured to any that NAV be
desirabe.rhe requisite buildings of the institution are
in comfortable condition, and Mr. Mckenzie is willing to
board seven or eight ofts pupils in his family at $50 for
the term. HENRY CURTIS
President ofhc Board Of Trustees w. IT, a.
december = G0--wCw
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900 and 10 OF $1,000.
INGLNL4 DI9ll.1L SlplINP LOTIEHY. ~ 2

For Saturday December ~.
Sirty sir Number Lo,iory-Icn DrdteH Bollots.
Grand Capitals $50 COO, 10 Of $1,000, I each of
"a 0OG, $1,000 S25OO $1,000 S2,fGo, - Of $500, "a
of $500. 40 Of 200.
Tickets go, Halves s., Quarters 50 so.
For sale usual, in every variety mt the Exchange
and Lottery Office Of THOMAS B. BIGGER,
Corner opposite the Eogle Hotel
Dec . C0-3t
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ERIGdaER,S EXCIHANGE-

AND LOTTERY OFFICE, EicHNoND, ViRGIEfA
EaRAWN Numbers for the Virginia Dismal Swamp
n y Lottery. No. p:
as Is IL % 2 GO 81 "a S.
~ Whole Ticket W % %, Prize Of 80 600, sold and
paid at sight, as usual, by BIGGER.
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MARRIAGES

Married. York Inn, Tuesday, Rev.
James Chapp John NJ Sutherland Miss of
the late FcnJalI c. Sutherland all al Dnwidlie
Married, Thursday evening last Row Keeling
Staples, OF this Cy Miss Eliza Ann Bailey
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-02

EXAMINERS BANK OF VlRGINIA.-Thc annual
u meeting Of the Stockholders, for the election of Di
rcctors for the Bank and for the Office of Discount and
Dcpose will be held "Wednesday the 9TH of January
next. VIM NEKERVIS Cos6;Dr =
Dec. I'd, 1894. GIZ2awtd
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
Perseverance, taught 6y a Spider.


King Robert Bruce, the restorer oil
the Scottish monarchy, being out one
day accommodating the enemy, lay al
night in barn belonging to loyal
cottager. In the morning, still reclin-
ing his head on the pillow Of straw, he
beheld spider climbing up beam OF
the roof. The insect fell to the ground;
but Immediately made a second essay
to ascend. This attracted the notice
Of the hero, who with regret saw the
spider fall a second time from the same
eminence. 1t made third unsuccess-
ful attempt. Not without q mixture
Of concern and curiosity, the monarch
twelve times beheld the insect baflled
in its aim; but the thirteenth essay
was crowned with success; it gained
the summit of the barn. When the
King, starting from his couch, exclaim-
ed-"This despicablc insect has taught
me perseverance-I will follow its ex-
ample! Have | not been twelve times
defeated by the enemy's superior force?
on one fight more hangs the independ-
ence of my country! In a few days,
his anticipations were fully realized by
the glorious result to Scotland of the
battle of Bannockburn and the total
defeat of Edward the I'd.
Scottish history.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

Whig celebration at Alexandria Phe-
nix Gazette contains the toasts &c. given at this
celebration. Toasts were sent by some ofthe
most distinguished Senators, and other public
men. From among themw select the following.
By Mr.. Clay-Ihe State Of Virgin
ia.-The issue of her recent elections
demonstrates that she now is, where
she always has been, on the side ofciv-
il liberty and against arbitrary power.
By Mr.. Calhoun-Ihe recent E1ec-
fion in Virginia.-May it prove to be
the commencement of revolution in
public sentiment, which shall continue
to progress till usurpation in every
form shall be effectually put down, and
the dominion of the Constitution and
the laws be completely restored.
By Mr.. McCarty Of the Virginia
Senate Eirginia-When she first vo-
ted for General Jackson, her apology
was, that he was the least oft,co evils;
but she will now admit that he is the
greatest of all evils. ''Sic semper
Tyrannis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
PROVIDENCE.

Saadi is said to have been Of
opinion that the store laid up by
men for future exigencies, lessened
the delightful feeling of dependence on
the bounty of God, who faileth not
day by day, to provide for the birds
and beasts of the forest with equal care
as for the prince on his throne; he
would say, 81 shall be tempted to for.
get from whom my bread is received
if have coins in my purse TO purchase
from the vender. Sweet is the daily
bread granted to my prayers and de-
pendence on the sole giver of all
GOOD ATS TraUels IN india.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
From the Now York Star.

They are digging in the Wall street
church yard, probably to erect build
ing in front of the sessions room, which
may rent for 500 or 1000 dollars per
annum, to accomplish which, they have
invaded tombs and scpulchres, and we
saw dozen SOULS gathered together
and tossed in heap in one corner.
We thought we recognized the small
well turned head of splendid girl,
who we remember when a youth, as
the admiration of the pare in front OF
Trinity Church, as she walked in
beauty like the starry night, graceful
and accomplished. She was the girl,
Of all others, who was the dazzling at
traction of the ball room, and happy
was he who could secure her hand fol
a cotillion, or encircle he; slender wais
/ in a waltz; many glass has beer
drained of its ruby liquid to her healti
and happiness, and wherever she ap
pcared, there was charm thrown
aroupd her person, and the grace
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
Homewards Ho! The Regency ar

Homewards Ho! The Regency are
turning their steps to the north. "Y es-
terday, says the Philadelphia Courier
"a large portion Of the Regency dele
cation consisting of Croswell and Bron-
SON. s of Albany, Judge Vanderpool, OF
Kinderhook, &c. &C., arrived IN this
c;tv on their way homewards from
Washington, and took lodgings at t the
Mansion House. We understand that
thew have brought off with them Mr.,
Attorney General Butler, family ane
children. Whether in the late tenn
pests in the kitchen the amable Attor
ney has cut adrift, and was rlckea "
as a piece of aflotsam and jetsam, W.
have not been able to learn.
Richmond Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

to an ungovernable extent, at the sam
time barking the skin Of your hands an,
knee-pan.
Woke up from your first nap, an,
entertained during the remainder o
the night with the caterrdulinc of abou
a dozen cats in concerto from the from
bone to the trumpet.
Having horror for courts of Justice
and public exhibition of your person
subpGna'd before the police TO testify
to the ownership of your neighbour.
poodle dog claimed by another, being
yourself an entire stranger to boil
parties.
Dancing down the gallopade, plunge
against the corner of the piano, and to
the utter CONSERVATION of all present
fall sprawling upon your back, bring.
ing your partner down on top of you
| together with the next couple.
Giving large party for the even
ing, and having too freely mixed up
the port and champagne at the dinner
previous, suddenly obliged to be es-
corted out of the room to your bed
chamber in state of semi -intoxica.
ton.
Suddenly seized with the cholera, at
2 O'Clock in the morning, and being
DESTROYS of a little brandy toddy, find
your servants, on the presumption of
your being temperance man, had
prudently drained for some months
previous every demJohn and decanter
in your house.
Doing the amiable to dashing lady
in one of the narrow streets, when a
butchers cart, laundering by with an
incalculable velocity, splashes the mud
upon her pelerine and your plaits to a
degree that brings sympathizing mob
of chimney sweeps to your assistance.
Going back mile in search of your
spectacles, after general hunt thro'
the house, find them on the top of
your head.
Seized with a fit of inspiration, your
steel pen at every letter pierces through
the paper, which is besides so greasy
and uneven, thai it refuses to receive
the ink.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

The Lancaster (Pa.) journal, has changed
hands Il is now edited by Mr.. Hugh Max
well. He is loyal subject Of the powers tina,
be, and therefore quotes the Globe with humble
faith and believing spirit-which would Of
course be no concern of ours, had he not aided 10
give currency to its fragrant miss statement,
relative to the Virginia elections The editor Of
the Journal says:-'As both the supporters and
enemies Of the administration claim tie snaior;f,
In the legislature of Virginia, the editor Of the
Globe has taken some pains to ascertain the ac-
tual situation of parties, &c"-and the state
ments of the Globe are then quoted as authentic.
The Journal has, unwittingly, we presume, made
declaration in the above, which has no founda-
ton in truth. "The supporters of tho admins
tra,ion" in this State do not claim majority in
the Legislature. They dare not do it--so palpa-
BILE and open is the knowledge Of their defeat
They take safe course. They keep their peace,
& endeavor to obtain credence for the stateme nts
of the Globe, which they well know are distort-
cd and incorrect.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

Mr.. Mclean and The Bsnk.---The ST. Glars
vile Ohio Journal and Enquirer calls in question
the correctness Of the letter of the Hon. Taylor
Webster, referred to in our last, relative 10
the course of Mr.. Mclean upon the charter of the
Bank in 1916; According to Mr.. W., Mr. Mel.
affirmed that he then opposed the charter Gin
every shape in which it was presented The
Journal and Enquirer, states that Mr.. Mclean
voted for the Bill which was vetoed by Mr.. Ma
Olson, and that hence his objection to the Bank
could not have been, as represented by Mr..
Webster, on constitutional grounds. The ques-
ton at issue is not Of very great Importance; but
the long silence of MIR. Mclean since the publi-
cation of Mr.. WIS. letter, is matter Of some
moment, if he is stll TO be considered candidate
for the Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

The whose appearance at
the regular period of seventeen years,
is expected in the course Of the present
month, are frequently COMPOUNDED with
the migratory locusts which appear in
prodigious swarms in eastern countries
a. commit such desolating ravages up
on vegetation. The American locust
does not appear in any numbers at all
comparable to the Asiatic and African
locust, nor is it in any way injurious to
the vegetation, except in the deposite
ofthe egg.
The migratory locust is one of the
most formidable instruments ofdestruc-
ton which afiiict the eastern countries.
The appearance ola swarm is aprecur-
sor of famine and pestilence. In few
hoursthey destroy the entire vegetation
of provinces, and the immense number
of their dead generates horrible disea-
ses. They darken the whole air, and
cover the ground with uncomfortable
Imultitudes. In Barrow's travels in
Southern Africa, he states that the sur
face Of the ground was completely GOV
cred with them for tmo thousand Squar,
Mules, and the water Of wide rive
was scarcely visible on account of the
carcasses Of the dead.
In Rays ssTravels and Researches in
Caffraria," published day or two
since by the Harpers, ofN. York, an
account is given Up. 374 80 of I'M
mense swarms of locusts which visited
Southern Africa in 1928. He describes
their first appearance on the wing
elike black cloud at distance, but
when they arrive, the density of the
host intercepts the solar rays, occasion
ing an awful gloom like that ofan G.
cIipse, and noise like the rushing off
torrent. A single flight covered tho
face ofthe country for miles every way
They are described as devouring every
green thing of herbage and the yegeta
Ible kind, excepting peas and French
Ibeans, weighing down the trees, AM
leaving not a leaf, blade Of grass, oil
an ear of corn in the province.
The locusts were soon after attacks
Iby a swarm oftheir enemies; the locust
bird, sort of migratory thrush, onl.
Ito be found where locusts are. The.
Ialso darkened the air with their prod
gious multitudes, and fell yoraeiousl
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
apoIttieaI.


The Richmond Wing observes:--lf
the writer from Washington be not mis-
taken, Mr.. Van Buren, has at length
met more than his match in Amos
Kendall, and if so, we shall regret il
most seriously. We yet hope some-
thing from Mr.. Van Buren's manage
ment to array two-thirds of both
Houses of Congress against the fatal
experiment. We have now no doubt
of his disposition TO make move that
shall relieve his country from ruin, be.
cause by such measure, he might
hope to retrieve his present desperate
prospects, and we sec no other course
for him to pursue by which there is a
possibility of escape for him from the
universal crash impending over the
Jackson party. If the letter writer Of
the Courier and Enquirer be correct
in his conclusion, that the "Arch Ma
gician" has been check mated, and
from the bold and angry denunciations
of the Globe--from its claim of spar.
tan band sufficient to defeat vote by
two-thirds, it would certainly appear;
How has the mighty fallenl The Fox
has been out.witted by the Monkey,
and we could almost find it in our
hearts to pity him, but that he SO rich.
ly deserves his fate. That the whip
per in of the Globe has been counting
notes, in anticipation of some move on
tho part of the friends Of the Vice
President, and that the sshenven. born
Amos is satisfied with the result, can
not be doubted. We must wait yet a
little while for further developments;
but If no movement DO made by the
Workers within some short time, there
will BIO no doubt that Mr.. Van Buron
has been out.mannuvred.
Mr.. Speaker Banks. We observed Of
this gentleman that he was Jackson, rath-
or we suspected, from his county (Madi-
SOM being so, than from inclination. A
letter from that quarter Of the State says.
"What the d. do you mean by an in-
direct sciaging on the part Of Mr.. Speaker
Banksp He has come out on the jackson
side entirely abused Leigh. declared
himself for Rives, and denied that he ever
was in favor Of the instructions which
drove Rives from the Senate. His con.
duct on his return to Madisonv Disguised
every man ofsensc, of whatever party
He will certainly be opposed for the
Chair and beaten | uppose-Summers,
and Marshall are spoken Of,
&c."
We had not heard Of Mr.. Speakers
snurae rnon hte rafurn tyhap xuc s.sa.~nL
him. We spoke from what we thought,
Judging by bis votes, were the Speakers
private predictions. We ask his pardon
'or having imagined, that he had faltered
n his allegiance; we think an examina.
ion Of his respective votes however. on
he Deposite resolutions, would furnish
ome apology for The mistakc.-Richmons
Whig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
THE REVENUE.

We learn, says the New York Adj
vocatc, that the amount Of revenue Of
the United States derived from the
Customs, in the first quarter of the
present year, was $4,366,737. The
amount in the corresponding quarter
of 1888, was SO, 966,437. Deficiency
this year (first quarter) $2,599,7
This falling off may in part be attri-
buted to the reduction Of the duties
and partly to the effects Of the sEr-
pertinent" The consequences of the
latter cause will, however, be more
serious in the succeeding quarters.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
Mr.. Stepenson's Lcncr.-we COP,

Mr.. Sferenson's Lchcr.-We copy
the letter OF this gentleman from the
Enquirer Of yesterday. We are in
clined to let it pass without comment.
As his political lie in Virginia is about
closing, we are not disposed to disturb
his last moments. His letter has, how
ever, most forcibly reminded us of Car
dinal Wolsey's lament on his death
bed. 80 Cromwell! Had ! but serv-
ed my God, with half the zeal Two
served my King. Ills King how
ever, unlike Wolsey's, has not yet do
serted him. Richmond Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
,1rsrRIrs or HUMAN LIFE.

After neglecting or forgetting your
beard till the afternoon bells for Sab
hath service are ringing, hasten to
vour BARRIERS, and find his shop her.
meticallv sealed, as well as every 9TH
er of the fraternity.
Hurrying to dinner party hall an
bour behind the time, stumble over a
mud. gutter and split open your tights
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

Merited reproof.-Mr. Carpenter, the editor
of the Sciota Gazette and Wing. addresses the
following tart epistle to the Post master at Ports
mouth, Ohio
Subject of Gen. Jackson:
received, yesterday, sew.
eral numbers of the Gazette and Wing
from your office, adorned with various
embellishments Of your pen, and beg
leave, ON your own account, to suggest
TO YOU, the propriety of abstaining
from adding perjury TO servillty. You
certainly are aware, that the law for
bids defacing newspapers in the pos
office, and have sworn to support IT.
There are a thousand ways in which
YOU may prove yourself a slave with
out violation of your oath, Adop
any one ofthem, and oblige &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

on the iarrG and young locusts.
The Bushmen at the Cape OF Good
Hope lay up kind of winter store OF
food from the Iocusts. They take the
legs and wings, roast the bodies, and
reduce them TO powder, which they
preserve in bags as we do flour.-Amcr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

Tuscany Straw.--In the neighbor-
hood of Boston there are three manu-
factories of Tuscany Straw bonnets,
one of which employs from $50 TO
900 persons, chiefly females. One
person who is an adept in the business,
will manufacture a strip two inches
wide, of from ten to twelve yards, IN
a day. These strips are afterwards
united, which furnishes occupation for
a great number of the girls--and then
made into bonnets--all of which is
done at the manufactures.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12

1t is stated in the Lynchburg Virgin
ian. that one Of the Cherokee delega-
ton of Indians, on his way to Washing
ion, on mission from the tribe, was
arrested in Crawford county, Arkan.
sas Territory, for debt, and required &c
give bail. He was discharged by two
justices of the peace, on the ground
that as the Ambassador of a foreign
power, he could not be held TO bail.
This is a new variety of the indian
Question, and a curious one.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-12
Richmond Compiler

The Lancaster pa Democrat says
We have been informed that boy
at Turkey Hill, who gathered and
placed a quantity of Locusts IN his nat
was stung in the head by one ofthe IN
sects, which proved fatal to HIM.