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

PROSPECTUS,
GINA WREATH

The subscriber proposes TO publish in
this place an exclusively literary paper
with the above title:
The advantages Of periodical literature
are so well known and so highly appreci-
ated at the present day. that the subscri-
Der would be contented that this pros
pectus should contan nothing more than
a mere annunciation of the manner in
which the contemplated paper will be
conducted-the editors expectation Of as.
sistance from many literary individuals
together with assurances Of attention and
diligence on his own part, if it was not
that the prevalency OF an opinion that a
purely literary paper cannot succeed IN
this section Of country, has been the cause
of the failure Of many such undertakings,
heretofore. Ii is only deemed necessary
to ask the public to discard an opinion,
which, predicated on no proper grounds,
is still the great and almost only reason of
the depressed state Of this branch of litera-
ture in Virginia and the south generally;
for surely the fact that there is no part of
our country which is not OVERLOOKING with
foreign literary periodicals, is an evidence
Of an interest in and spirit to support
literature. And most certainly, when it is
recollected that the south has ever relied
with honor and success upon her own re-
sources in every other respect, no one will
doubt her ability to build up and maintain
the character of literary works within her
own boundaries. Let it therefore be seen
that spirit to support and the talent to
maintain should be the only reason Of the
absence of these literary repositories in
any country; and let liberal patronage
furnish the benefits of an extended circu-
lation to the treasures of southern gems.
The columns Of the VIRGINIA Wreath
will contain much good original matter
many individuals Of high merit, some of
whom have. already distinguished them
selves in the literary world. having ten.
dered their assistance with selections
from the best American and British peri
odicals, comprising Tales. Essays, Re-
views. Poetry, Litersry notices, sc,
This paper will be issued weekly, neatly
executed on fine paper with small type,
and contain 10 each number quarto pa
ges, at $500 per annum, payable at the
end Of six months, or $3.50 II not paid
within the year Postmasters, editors and
others, who act as agents. will be entitled
TO an eleventh copy gratis, or ten per
on all moneys forwarded The first mum
Der will be issued as soon as an lntimation
is had of sufficient patronage TO defray the
expenses of publication.
JAMES X. GARDNER.
Winchester Sent 49, 1884,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

Ignorance and Pride go together-lt
is with nations as with individuals those
who know the least of others think the
highest of themselves. The Chinese pre-
tend 10 despise European ingenuity, but
they cannot mend common watch
When il is out of order they say It is dead,
and barter il away for living one. ihe
Persians think European and American
merchants, who come TO them to trade
i've on a small barren island in 1.-The north
ern waters for why should they come &c
US, say they, to buy things u lucy o''
get them at homer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

Madame Barbe Marbois, vile OF inc se'
ebsated Frenchman Of that name, uieu
lately at Gisors. She was The daugnter "
Gov. Moore. Of Pennsylvania, anu "a'
married in lisa,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09

Miss Harriet .Marfinsau-Thls justly
celebrated lady arrived on Friday from
! Liverpool, in company with the Key
Charles Brooks Of Boston.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-09
organization OF an efficient military force
TO be employed, in lieu Of drafted militia.
He proposed twenty thousand men. and
to be stationed. when necessary, as FOL.
lows.
On the Southern frontier, $500
Champlain, $500
Niagara, 1000


On the ssth Of September, 1914, this
part OF The Governors message was refer
red TO joint committee of The two House
90 the part Of the Senate, General Roo
Mr. Van Buren,, and Col. Siranaham were
the committee. On the 9Th of Oct Gen
koot reported. that the committee eight
could not agree, but that majority had
authorised him to report bill to raise
10000 men. the minority reserying q,
themselves the right TO offer a substitu,e
On the 9th day Of October (nexs d.,
Mr. Van Buren, presented the substitute
Doth bills were referred to the same coz.
mittee Of the whole. II will be seer
therefore, that the measure did not or
glnate with Mr.. Van Buren,, bu, with he
Governor; and that il was the subject o
much discussion in the joint committee
previous 10 its being brought before the
senate. II shall be dissected in my next
letter. PATRICK HENRY
Patrick Henry has overlooked the most i'm.
portant feature in this affair. II win be pcrceiv
ca that Governor Tompkins recommended the
raising OF 2oUn troops; Gen. Root reported
piii Tor that number Mr. Van buren, was In tho
MINORITY OF that committee. and opposed TO the
raising OF troops according to the recommcnda-
uons Oh Goy. Tompkns; and after uniting with
tue opposition Ia the Committee, he brought In a
substitute, no doubt 10 defeat the whole measure
ms Is his ystem Of legislation, never 10 meet
things fairly aad openly, but to defeat them by
trick. Id. Star.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02
EDseE.RTlCAL.

ELECTIONS GLORIOUS News ROM ILLINOIS
Missouri.
The Telegraph, Of day before yeserd ny announced
the authority of the Louisville Journal hat the Wig
didate, Mills. elected in Illinois The full returns
which we give below show that the utterly
islse and was fabricated, doubt 10 operate the
Maine election The three most decided friends of the
Administration elected to Congress- asey, Reynolds
Cae GovernorD and May Ii is said, ina the Clay Re-
porter, the lntegencer and Telegraph OF this city, that
General Duncan, who has always been el cied Jack
son Democrat TO Congress, has changed bis ground. If
il is certain that neither Gen. Duncan any for
him, ventured TO say before the election. find that
he obtained upwards Of three thousand than
Mr. Kinney, in State returning its representatives.,
three OF the most strenuous supporters Of IT, President
Casey's majority is upwards OF TWO THoi JsAND This
his Incorporating hostility the Bank H. every shape
Mays majority Ohe gentleman whose def ,at has been
trumpeued forth from ST. Louis Louisvle nd Wa.hing
ton, with so much accaim) is 626-Reynod > is 429.
ELECTION RETURNS.
Congress-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02

that 10 this State The democratic party has constantly been
owing stronger, we have every believe
the same causes which have operated to make US strong
here have produced the effect there The $40
subscribed by the Boston arstociacy will produce lust the
same eHec, upon Maine, that similar means effected in
New Hampshire in 1882 when we beat the federal Wigs
with majority 4 more than 6O0O Our nlo napt thinks
that Frank Smith, in the Cumbe rand district will have
hard runor here the Opposition bringing every thing
to bear upon his eIectonaud they aided by lew
BANK bought deserters iron, the democratic ranks-bu
has no doubt OF his eciion, aud perceive by the
Argus, that our ends there have entire confidence in
such aresult The democracy Of that State are up and
doing, anu they VIII give good account OF
depend upon ii--.N Hampshire Patriot.
| ELECTION RErURN.--we give the result of the
elections in the different countess far aseeitaned
IL is CRAFTY ing find that those who were suspected of
the slightest faint OF Modification, have met with ,ecl-
cd and unequivocsl rebuke from the people. We look
upon this doctrine practically aud theoretically dead
and no great good arise, either 10 its blends loes
IRON its continued discussion. The election. here, vas
Tree from any unusual excitement and sincerely
graduate our fellow citizens upon the improved spirit OF
moderation aud decoium which have oil late chsac
our public assemblagcs.- Southern (-dia .adrocafe
IFS II should dewe pleased to see the lLeraliiy
and correct course OF conduct pursued by several of
Clay presses IN reference to the Governors cion in
State by siang as they should do that Governor
election test OF the strength OF parties on the old
ques ion line The Free Press at Lafayette and The Cou
,ier at rerre Haue, have both made this candid acknow-
iedgment-Lididnd Democrat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02
[F,om ,he PennsyIvanian.

licl
noticed With much peasnre the growing determi.
nation OF the yeomanry Of the country to drive small
notes OF uiaion and 10 probibt The b,,ks l,o,
uuering them. Pennsyivonia led tie ,vav soma 49,
since la excluding oil notes uder FIVE dollars fro cir
culation, aud the effect Of the measure has answered
the antcipations OF the sang uine Instead of tho
rags with which formerly inundated and with
which every class OF society, working man especi-
ally, was deceived and piundeed. have had
an abundance OF real mons ybard hall dollars and hat
is more remarkable. considering the tone of certain
newspapers in relation to constitutional currency no
c0nfeJes. or ii ANY, lew that have never seen
single specimen When l,e restriction first proposed
aud even after its passage many ariul persons and many
OF The i'd, made use OF the srgumvu which
employed against gold. They sure the expert.
men would not succeed uicency OF silver could not
procured to supply the vacancy; nor conve-
nen and the people would find il their regret The
law however passed. aud the OF the rsp aron
as usual we've falsiiied.
strong ul,posiDon 10 follow The example Of Ptnnsylva
MIA is now evident IN the State OF N va State c has
been taxedby the Opposition with beug more under local
Iy than any her. Her political en are srp,d win
being identified with the interests of The n nj s,nsr
small notes, and these premises The concluson IL
sought to be impressed UPON the minds Of tla p,svI,e
mia democrscy that the ro,lsI coon.rs,;on TO-,
laborers New York is false ami hollow a mere show
TO preserve political supremacy, aud they assumed
virtue though they had it not |, NAV he remembered
in relation 10 ,he limited states RI 's sa'se'
cu-ed OF opposing it solely be cause i, ;s within % Ri,
and Van Buren, Wright TaImadge and The viole ,sn
resenstve delegation. were charged with dunlci, a.
the ground That they srove TO kill the present Bank 10 OBJ
tain new monster 10 be located in ,bcir o,unor;,n,
The decisive manly conIuc, of those dsnrv;sI,d
democrats qua.hed the caluinny atonce II il hsi M
more.
The people OF New York, and their democratic papers
giving the lie to the implications thai hrv Win y,
establish paper reign, by srens and hanlne To-
eether array OF local Banks which the propl.
may be crushed as the Unite States R,nt labo,s 81 P,
them. The Albany Argus, leading PAPER, conducted
With much talent said the org an of mn unknown ho
dy called the Regency, sligma,zsd as a corrmnt
pey despo,s, has decisiveIy taken the rl ag,ins ~,
curse OF small notes The N Y. Evening Post a sound
able, and Influential democratic journal has long been
avo,vs il. o,nion. ,,,, no, 81 $3.50 10y N'h", ana
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02

- hEEP FOR SALE.-40 or so head OF as and Is q.
- Menno Ewes IN good health and Tie prime Of life
snu no" running "ih Ssxony Buck will be sold for a
ADVANCE upon tie price OF common sheep If an
P'ieu '0r u" short lime. JOHN RI. COOKE Sen'r
August 90 10 ''"J'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
MEMORANDA.

Brig Wankinco Ryder, hence at Boston 18th.
Brig Spartan, Thruston, h'ce at Savannah l4th
Shippreck.-The French Brig Edward Eula-
tic, Capt B. Frebourg, arrived off the Bar yes
terday afternoon, in 25 days from Laguira.-
The E. was bound to Havre with a cargo OF
Dye wood.-The first night out, in gale,
sprung the foremost, and both lower yards,
which caused them to make this port TO reft.-
At O'Clock yesterday afternoon, spoke one OF
our pilot boats; one Of the pilots from her came
on board and enquired her draft of watsr-he
was informed she drew IL feet inches-he
told the Captain he could not take charge OF
her in consequence of his branch being for less
water; but directed him to another boat then
near by, on board of which there was full
Capt F. bore away, and spoke him, request
ed him to come on board, which he refused to
do, saying, "There is not water enough; will
come tomorrow and bring you in" AT hall
past one O'Clock this morning, while lying OF,
and on, going in stays, struck on the North
breakers, beat over into deep water, aud sunk.
Had not time to save any thing-being indebt-
ed to the pilots of the boats Cora and Georgia,
(who took the crew off the wreck. for suflcl-
ency of clothing to cover them.--Chdrtesfon RAJ.
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lCoMMUNICATED.1

A Coon FIght.-A racoon was discovered in
Mr.. Daingerfield Lewis cornfeld, King George
County, Virginia, week or two ago, and two
The coon stood his ground, in the open field,
and valiantly waited for his assailants. They
attacked him, and he resolutely defended him
SELF until in fair fight and the broad day, he was
fairly whipt, and made prisoner. The coon
displayed all proper courage and science, and
probably against one would have maintained his
ground. Such fight is not often seen, and
the way they do things in Chotank sis a eau
tom HE.
Hing George Court House, July Is, 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
rcoMMuNIcATED.I

Mr.. !Snoaeden-I would respectfully recon-
mend to the special notice and patronage of the
President of the United States, the brave young
man who decapitated the craven image, on the
Sd July.
A youth of his daring spirit would do honor
to the quarter deck of one of our ships Of war;
and, under any other commander than Com
modore Elliott, might eventually prove second
Decatur.
This exploit which at once evinces his cou-
rage and his piety, will no doubt obtain for him
a Midshipman's warrant from the President of
the United States. GUILLoTINE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE


FINDER the authority of deed of trust from
~ Peter Hewitt and wife, and Jane Moxley.
at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the 30th day of July
1884, will be sold on the premises at public auc.
ton, to the highest bidder, for cash,
A LOT of GROUND, situate on ROYAL
WH street, in the Town of Alexandria, with a
BRICK HOUSE, KITCHEN, and WARE
HOUSE, thereon,-formely belonging to NAL
thum Perrin, late of said county,-and which is
parcel Of half acre lot, mentioned In the plan
OF said town as and bounded as follows, to wit:
Beginning on Royal street, and on the west side
thereof about seventy-four feet from the corner
OF the aforesaid lot, which points to the south
east; running thence northwardly on Royal
street twenty-four feet; thence westwardly and
parallel to Cameron street, to the line dividing
lot No. As from lot No. lit In said plan of Alex.
andria; thence southwardly with said dividing
line twenty-four feet; thence eastwardly. and
parallel to Cameron street, to the beginning.
And also certain other LOT, parcel Of the
aforementioned lot No. III, beginning on the
east side of Pitt street one hundred and ten feet
six inches and half from the south corner of
Pitt and Cameron streets; running thence south
on Pitt street twenty two feet; thence east, one
hundred and fourteen feet five inches, to an al
ley of nine feet; thence northwardly on said al
ley twenty two feet; thence westwardly, one
hundred and fourteen feet five inches, to the
beginning On which lot is erected FRAME
DWELLING HOUSE, and which, also, for
mery belonged to MIR. Perrin.
THOMSON F. MASON,
jy 19-dt30thJy Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22

Portland appears recently to have been
thrown into a state Of great excitement in con-
seuuence Of the lectures of Mr.. Graham. AT
the close of his course great agitation prevailed,
and the married ladies who had attended pas
sed set Of resolutions approbatory OF his sys-
tenn. The meeting consisted of one hundred
and sixty ladies; Mrs. Mary c. Potter was caH-
ed TO the chair; Mrs. Charles Rogers, chosen
secretary; and Mrs J. B. Hustled, Mrs Ashur
Ware, and Mrs. Goddard were appointed
committee to bring forward certain resolutions.
The resolutions are highly complimentary TO
Mr.. Graham and state that "he has not In
manner or allusion, done or said any thing
which could offend or alarm the most fastidious
telicacy."
This really appears to be the age of excite
ment
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so DOLLARS REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, living in
II Prince Georges County, State of Mary
land, near Horn Head, negro woman, named
KENNY. She runaway on the I'd instant, with
out any cause. Descriptions: She is about 80
years old, of common size, very dark skin,
but rather likely; no flesh marks recoected; a
down look when spoken to, commonly show
ing much of the white of the eye, by looking
sideways, or rolling the eye. Her clothes COM
mon, not recollected. can get no information
what course she has taken, but believe she in
tends to make her entire escape, if possible.
will give the above reward if taken out of the
State and secured in jail so that get her again;
and will give thirty dollars if taken in the State,
and secured so that get her, or brought home,
for which will pay all reasonable charges.
iy l9-f NAYLOR ID. WALLS.
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Total
437 bbls.
RICHMOND MARKET, july 10.

We understand Wheat has experienced a
slight decline since our last publication, and
may now be fairly quoted at 81 Is for red, and
ST. 20 for white, with tendency downwards
What has been received proves Of excellent
quality, weighing, we learn, over 81 lbs. to the
measured bushel-ensuring Flour Of superior
quality.
We have heard Of no further engagements of
new City Mills Flour, and none has yet appear
ed from the country. We continue to quote old
at 81 so.
Tobacco fully sustains former prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22

The Montreal Daily Advertiser anticipates
rather heavy supply of teas for the first year
or txo, The monopoly of the East India Com
rany being removed, it is expected, as all new
r. opened trades are, to be over-done, and
i is not until good deal Of money is lost, and
one or two casual adventures ruined, that the
trade subsidies into something like sobriety. A
shin had been dispatched and was daily expect
Cd with cargo ofteas at st. Johns, by Messrs.
Newman, Hunt & Co., for the supply of the
Newfoundland market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
From the Albany Journal.

DEATH OF CHARLES R. WEpsrER.-Tbjs estima-
bic citizen died at Saratoga Springs at 2 O'Clock
this morning. He had been ILL., for several weeks,
of a glandular affection, but was not supposed
to be in immediate danger. Only a few min.
utes before his death, he was walking about his
room. He was in his 72d year.
Mr.. Webster was native of Hartford, Ct,
where he served his time, as Printer, with
the ancient House of Hudson & Goodwin. Du-
ring the Revolutionary War he was associated
in business with the venerable John Lang, OF
New York.
In 1884, fifty years ago. Mr.. Webster came to
this city, and established the Albany Gazette
at the head of which paper he remained for for.
ty years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22

A bill has been brought into the English Par
lament to abolish imprisonment for debt, ex-
cept in case of Fraud, and to amend the law of
debtor of debtor and creditor: also bill to rem
der uniform the execution of wills, and of all
deeds relating to personal property: and bill
to facilitate the acknowledgements of copyholds,
and to bring gradually all lands in England and
Wales under the same tenure of free and COM
mon soccage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
| COMMUNICATED. |

Anecdote.-At the April election in Westmore-
land the result of which so much astonished
those who thought the old county was bound to
the car of Jaggernaut old - - paraded
about with great dignity and an air Of selfsatis-
faction. Gentlemen" said he, "they have
given me heretofore very bad name in the
county, and once sent me to the penitentiary;
but thank Cod in ali the charges that have been
laid against me, no man has ever yet accused
me of JacksoniSm" The roar of laughter that
ensued showed that old - IS climax of
evil was indeed so considered by the company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.


IA The subscriber respectfully informs his
lB1 friends and the public generally that the
SPRING, formerly known as "DUVALL'S,"
is now opened for the reception Of company.
Every attention will be paid for the accommo-
dation of those who may visit this Spring. The
situation possesses many advantages,--located
five miles west Of Winchester, in healthy end
agreeable neighborhood, remote from any wa
ter course. The property has undergone tho
rough repair; nearly all the buildings are new,
persons. The water is highly medicinal, hav-
ing stood the test for Is or 80 years. Many re
spectacle certificates could be procured, were it
necessary, to prove the value of this water. In
dyspepsia, darrhea, affections of the liver, Gu
taneous affections, suppressed perspiration, de-
bility, and many other diseases to which the hu-
man system is subject, this water, upon fair
trial. hope, will not be less eficacious than any
sulphur water whatever. The accommodations
shall be equal to any other watering place; the
most trusty servants provided, and our table
shall be furnished with the best our markets af-
ford trust that a few weeks can be agreea-
bly, and profitab y spent at this Spring. There
is Shower Bath OF sulphur water, and Warm
Bath for invalids. This Spring is but one days
travel from Baltimore and the District the stage
passes it three times week. from Harper's Fer
ry, by way OF Charlestown. It is, also but one
days travel from Bath and Capon. Boarding
only SO per week, or 81 per day for less tme
children and servants halfprice. Dinner so cts;
breakfast and supper 81 l2 cents The Sha
nondale Water will be kept constantly.
ALLEN WILLIAMS.
Frederick Co. Va. July g. 1884 iy Aim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-22

In 1916, the Richmond Enquirer called old
Mr. Duane, the editor of the Aurora, the un-
oluShing apostate," &C. &c.
-, Call the Aurora (said the Enquirer) any
thing you please, gentlemen, a aoncortent, a
ulscontent a mal-content, an opponent, or il
you wish it, federal paper; but do not so far
abuse the ordinary force of expressions, as to
can 1t a democratic paper..Say that it has
1sea a democratic paper Of high standing, but
Inat II Is no longer so; that, disguised by the
h measures of the republican party, or irritated
oy private griefs' of his own, the Editor has
longed."