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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

The Louisville Journal says 1.-THE Gin
cinnati Republican has been misinformed in
several particulars concerning the recent
deaths in this place. The custard was not
served to the company at the wedding, but
sent to the houses of the guests next day
It was day or two before any were attack
ed: the number was not more than twelve or
fifteen, of whom about eleven have died.
There is great doubt whether any poison
has been employed: none has been detect
ed with certainty in the examinations which
have taken place. The Faculty of Louis
vile have had meeting on the subject, &
are about equally divided in opinion wheth-
er poison was or was not used"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

A subterranean Indian Village has been
discovered in Nachooche Valley ia Geor.
gia, by gold miners, 10 excavating ca
nal for the purpose of washing god.-
The depth to which it is covered varies
from seven TO nine feet: some Of the hou.
SEES are embedded in stratum of rich au-
riferous gravel. They are "a in number
built of logs from six to ten inches in di.
ameter, and from ten to twelve feet in
length. The walls are from three to sir
feet in height, forming a continuous line
or street OF 500 feet. The logs are hew.
ed and nolched, as at the present day
The land beneath which they were found
was covered, at its first settlement by the
whites, with heavy growth Of timber,
denotlng great antiquity to these build
lngs, and powerful cause which submer.
ged them. Cane baskets and fragments
Of earthenware were found in the rooms.
The account is Contained in a letter 10 the
editor ofthe Southern Banner, from which
the following further particulars are ex,
tracted:
The houses are situated from 50 to 1OC
yards from the principal channel Of ,ths
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
THE FIGURE HEAD.

We learn from the Boston papers of
Friday last, that the Figure Head repre-.
senting General Andrew jackson, Presi.
dent of the United States, which was late.
ly placed on the bows of the frigate Con-
stitution, by order Of Commodore Elicit.
was, on Thursday. night last, partly re.
moved from the place Of deposite, By saU-
ing off the HEAD. The person Who
'sdone the deed' has not been arrested.
although the commodore has offered res
ward Of one thousand dollars for the APP
prehension Of the heddsman. The Boston
Transcript, when alluding to this trans.
action says, "the decapitation ofthe Figure
Head surpasses, in audacity and boldness,
any act of similar character within our
knowledge. The destruction Of the Tea,
was nothing 10 comparison with it. The
Constitution lies between, and is protect.
ed by the Columbus and Independence,
"a gun ships, on board of which there is
the Customary guard. By whom, how or
wnen the deed was done, will probably
for many years remain secret. We in.
ShnS w thO OpiItOu tuot tuC W. oN Jaws
yer had no accomplish that he selected
last night, during the storm, as the 6tlest
occasion, and having accomplished his OBJ
ject will keep his own council, leaving
conjecture to weary itself with guessings
and from the excitement to-day, we ore.
sumo it will not soon be exhausted"
Mr.. Beecher, the carver, has been ap-
piled 10, by Com. Elliott, to carve new
head piece for the trunk Of the Image, but
Mr.. Beecher positively declined having a.
ny thing more to do with "The Figure
Head" as the feeling of the community
is now, and has ever been decidedly a.
gainst the conduct of the Commodore in
relation to this affair.-PhiL Rep. Luly s.
u The Savannah Georgian ofthe 28thalt.
states. that the provision crops in the upper
parts of Georgia and South Carolina are We
ry plentiful.
The communication of "a Whig," pub.
Iished in the Winchester Republican of the
9th inst. will be attended to in our nexs
number.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
NOTICE.

THE BRICK ofthe old Clerks Offices
will be offered for Sale, to the highest bid
der on Saturday neat, the 18Th July
on six months credit. Bonds with good
security will be required
JOHN MCDOWELL,
DAVID GIBSON,
FREDERICK SHEETZ,
Commissioners
Romney, July IL, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
"Every man to his taste. ''-The fol

"Every man to his taste."-The fol-
lowing advertisement appears in the Lib
orator, the editor OF which paper vouohes
for the respectability! Of the adverti-
ser. The gentleman could probably be
accommodated, in this quarter, with, a
black wife and coat of lar and feathers
as wedding suit. The beast
A friend Of equal right, is convinced
that our colored brethren and sisters are
entitled to all the rights and privileges
which are claimed by the whites. That
prejudice against color is extremely ab-
surd and that as long as this prejudice
exists, its victims will feel the yoke Of op-
preston crushing them to the earth. He
takes the liberty also to state, (being him
self what is termed white man, should
he meet with suitable opportunity he is
convinced that it would be his duty, and
it is his determination to bear testimony
against this prejudice by marrying col
ored woman.
Information would be thankfully re,
,ceived Of any young, respectable, and in.
telligent colored woman, (entirely OF
chiefly Of African Descent who would b.
willing to bear the insults and reproaches
which would be heaped upon her for be-
ing the partner ofa white man; and who
is either in low circumstances, or woulo
be willing to cede all she has or may have
OF this worlds goods to the American
Anti.Slavery Society, that the mouths o
gainsayers may be stopped. Information
sent by letter (post paid to E. X, Yves
Chester, Penn. will meet with due attsn'
tion.-Winch. Rep.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
NOTICE..

. ALL persons are hereby notified not
10 trust my wife NANCY, as | am deter.
mined not to pay any debts of her con-
tracing from this date.
RICHARD POLAND,
June Il, 1834.-3t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

B The Directors of the United States
Bank on the 18th inst declared dividend of
three and half per cent, on the capital
Stock. for the last six months.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
500 REV ARD.
July Il, 1884

RAN AWAY on the night OF the 5th
of July, 1884, from the subscribers living
on Lost River, Hardy county, Va 2 mu.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
Bank Of the Valley tn va. h,

Bank Of the Valley tn Va.
JUNE "a, 1884.
NHE annual meeting of the stockho :
- ers Of this bank, fort election of die
rectors, will be held at the clearinghouse
in Winchester, on Wednesday tie Esd
day Of July nezt.
HENRY NJ. BRENT, Cashier.
Winchester, June %. 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
A List of Letters.
July $, 1834.--3w.


Va. on the 1st day Of July, 1884, which
if not taken out by the Ist day Of Oc
tober next, will be sent to the Genera
Post Office as Dead Letters:
Joshua 8. Arnold Alexander McKary
VIM. Boncrots James Malov
Nicholas Besor Sarah and Alexander
Sam'l D. Brady Malcolm
VIM. Blakely Thomas Marshall
George Barber John Mathery
John Brown, sen. William Miller
Eli D. Chadwick MARQUIS Monroe 9
Catharlne Crowry VIM. s. Naylor 2
Mary Ann Caruthers John Neff
Robert Clifton Solomon Offutt
BENIN M. Clopton Samuel PrIchard
Clerk of Hampshire Jacob Pugh2
County, 8 Peter Peters
Asa Everlt John Rightmire
william French James Russell
William Harper Jepth Shockey
John liobson John Saulters
Joseph Haynes Josephus Tucker
Felix Hartman Simon TAYLOR
Joseph Hicks Jacob Vanmeter
Thomas HGd5S Jno s. Wales
Richard Hall Jno B. White 3
Samuel Kercheval Jas 3. Watkins
r. c. kercheval James White
Margaret Love Toby Walker
Joshua Lane Henry Yost
THOMAS B. WHITE, p. M.
Romney, July S, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

latto male slaves,
named Thomas,
& Charles !; the
first calling him.
seIfThos. w ak.
CIR ha Ia ohn,,as.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
SICKNESS AT NATCHEZ.

A letter dated Natchez, June 7th, receiv'
ed by citizen of the neighborhood Of Har
risburg, Pa. says ;--"Nine deaths have oc
CURED at this place since Saturday last BY
Cholera, and the Yellow Fever is raging tt
q considerable extent"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

DIED, in Shepherdstown, on The Sd
INST. Mrs. Mary LantS, wife ofMr. Jacob
L.an,z, of Old Town, Md.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
Bank Of the Talley an Va., :
July /. 1884.

The president and directors
OF TINS bank have this day declared a divi.
dend OF 8 per cent, which will be paid
to stockholders or their representatives
on or after the 18th inst.
j II. M. BRENT, Cashier.
winchester, July S, 1S34.-3l.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05
TRUsY SALE.


10y virtue ofa Deed of Trust execu.
bed to the subscriber by John Cor.
gas, as Trustee, dated 18th Janua.
~ 1884, and duly recorded in the Clerks
ofiice Of the county Court Of Hampshire,
| shall offer for sale before the Court
house door in Romney, on the first day OF
July Court neat, that very valuable
I'm HOUSE AND LOT
-AlaA late in the occupancy ofsaid Cor
gas, situate 10 the said town OF Romney.
The House is in fine situation, very
comfortable as dwelling for private
family and has lately undergone a thor.
ongh repair: Also, at the same time, on
the premises, all the said John Gorgas'
Coppersnaith & Timers Tools
Of all kinds. Terms will be made known
on the day Of sale. The sale will take
place between the hours of IL and $ o..
clock of said day. Such title as is vested
in the subscriber as Trustee will be con.
veyed to the purchaser, but it IS believed
10 be unquestionable.
JOHN KERN, Jr.
Trustee
Romney, June %, 1Ss4.-tds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

bad passed polks Bill, it would have dss-
troved itself in the estimation of every man
wbethsr friend or foe. Gen. jackson him-
self would have considered such an act alto
petber degrading to that body, and would
have made it very justly the subject Of ride
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

u The Savannah Georgian ofthe 28thult.
states. that the provision crops in the upper
parts of Georgia and South Carolina are We
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

Komney, July 5, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-07-05

er. he is abOut-
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Romney, July IL, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-03-06

| the cabinet, volunincus papers, in the examina-
stion OF which was engaged when the President
unexpectedly returned TO w ashington on the 4th
Of Jaly.
In the vieics given by the President, he ex
pressed his opinion, that the Secretary Of the
Treasury would be wisely exercising the discre-
ton conferred upon him BY law, by directing the
depostes TO be made in State banks, from and af-
ter the 18th Of September, If arrangements to be
made with them should be then completed.
In his letter, he stated that the only difficulty
he for some time had, was, as to the time when
the change should commence; that he thought
the time should be from the first 70 the fifteenth
Of September; that agent should be sent 10
consult with State banks upon the practicability
Of an arrangement, such as the President then
proceeded 10 detail; but that he did not conem-
plate a removal Of funds deposited, unless when
wanted for public purposes. The letter closed
with this emphatic assurance:
"In making 10 you, my dear sir, this frank and
explicit avowal Of my opinions and feelings, il is
not my intention to interfere with the Indepcn-
dent exercise Of the discretion committed TO you
by law over the subject. / have thought il, how
ever, due TO you, under the circumstances, TO
place before you, with this restriction, my senti-
ments upon the subject, 10 the end that you may,
ON my responsibility, allow them to enter iGto
your decision upon the subject, and into any fu-
ture exposition Of it, so far a. you may deem II
proper"
j Prior to the reception ofthese communications
III had felt embarrassment not only in relation e
the general subject, but to constitutional ant
legal questions. | was in doubt as to the view
which the President would take Of the 10th sec
tion Of the law, chartcring the United States
Bank, which gave the discretion, as 10 the 'po
sites, TO the Secretary OF the Treasury. When
| however read the above passage in his letter
my anxiety was in great measure, if not who'll
| ly, removed. II itmeant any thing, concluded
that the President now confirmed what the law
had already declared, that the Secretary Of the
Treasury had the exclusive right 10 exercise thai
discretion independently OF the President, ant
that in thus writing TO me, he had pledged him
self not to interfere beyond the expression Of hi
own opinions, and the employment Of argumen
10 have an influence upon mine. Rejecting how
ever, upon the means that might be used to in
duce the President to disregard this pledge,
considered it my duty to comply strictly with hi
direction, ''to give him my sentiments frankly
and fully" and these you will find in my mex
letter. w. J. DUANE.
/ Philadelphia, Feb. p, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-03-06
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.

A call signed by Alexander MCaTsn
er, (recorder Of decds,) Jacob Souder
John NJ. Barclay, NJ. l.. Lewis, (late Jack
son candidates for Congress- Benjamin
W. Richards, date Jackson Mayor Of the
city of Philadelphia Barnabas Davis,
(Flour Inspector Of Philadelphia Joseph
s. Riley, BARK inspector,l Bartholomew
Graves, clerk of the court Of Quarter
Sessons,) Jocob Frick, Zone Of the editors
of the American Sentinel,) Peter Fritz
fone Of the late visiters Of West Point ;,
Augustus IL. Richards, Rol.t. L. Conrad
editors of the jackson Daily lnteligen
cer.) Robert O'Neill, and three hundred
more of the bone and sinew Of the Jack
son party--is published in the American
Sentinel, for a meeting of those who sup.
ported the first and second elections oil
Andrew jackson, and are opposed to the
removal of the dcposites. I his is perhaps
the most important movement that has
yet been made upon the subject, and
shows the deep feelings which pervade
this community in relation TO a measure
which all, except the Office holders under
the general government, agree in desig
mating as destructive TO our liberties and
the best interests of the country. The
meeting is TO be held on Wednesday al.
sernoon next. at the County Court House.
When all the names attached to this call
appear. it will be apparent TO every one
acquainted with the politics of Phlladel
phia, that the party in this city sustaining
the removal of the deposites, is now the
shadow OF shade. The truth of the mat
ter is that nineteen twent.eths Of those
who originally supported Andrew Jackson.
disapprove of his conduct in relation to
the deposites, and believe him to have &C
ted in that matter under the guidance of a
corrupt cabal, who are using his name
and influence 10 promote their own base
purposes, and the succession of Martin
Van Buren, 10 the presidency. Up. hq.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-03-06
COL. CRoCKETT's REPLY.
IKashington Gin. PAN Efbr,,nru M,

| 'HHiHSiOH Ctfy, Z4n ff0Tttdru, 1884
| GENTLEMEN: After perls by land and w,,et
date 18th of January, has been duly received
and its contents, having been considered. ya,
very humble servant, with due respect, answer,
and says, that, if you are in real good eaass
about making me President, you are more Dr.
tiai to me than am to myself You spesi n
the strongest possible terms my fitness for IL
office of President of the United States, and dr.
charge OF its duties. In this you may be risss
as expect there is likely something in me I'M
have never yet found out. don 4 hardly think
though, that itgoes far enough for the Presidenc,
though suppose could do as the sGovernmeuf
has done-make vp whole raft of Cabinet Mirr
tiers, and get along after manner. But wo b.
unto me, if i should catch magician whls
fishing for Cabinet-my Cabinet would soou
blow up sky high. 1t is the way with all greal
men, never TO seek or decline office. Tyo1 fhini
you can run me in as President, just 20 ahead
had little rather not; but you talk so pretty
that cannot refuse. II am elected, shall ias
seize the old monster, party, by the horns, add
sling him right slap into the deepest place in liz
great big Atlantic sea.
Gentlemen, can't give you just now nv no.
tions about the great bulk Of Government Natter
as they hardly stand in any one way long enough
to form any opinion about them. Opinions ars
not the things that they are cracked up to be, ns
how. They get nightly in mans way in d.
ter times, every once in a while. believe,
therefore, shall 60 in for non co,nmittal just u
bit, and you may work the election much mort
TO your notion--as nobody can misinterpret myI
opinions when ! wont express any. Runninsl
against the man do, can't get along in aay
other way. Again l say, Go ahead!
Most affectionately, yours,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-03-06

perry spare OF his abundance 70 secure
the remainder; let him that hath talents
or influence expend them freely in the
cause Of social happiness and Of chartered
rights-and he that has neither Of these,
let him bring a patriots heart and patri
OTIS voice as his most acceptable sacrifice
on the altar OF his country.
Let old and young, rich and poor, the
learned and the unlearned, join hand II
hand, and with one voice and spirit, a,
they have one interest in the event, unite
their efforts TO bind up the wounds o
their afflicted country, and restore hei
once more TO health and prosperity. j
the prevalence OF such feeling shall date
from this day, the ballowed anniversary
OF the birth Of the Father Of bis country
each succeeding return Of the same auspI
cious day, will carry with it an additional
American People"
II his report is signed by Ellhu
Cbauncey, Henry Troth, Mordecai d.
Lewis, Merit Candy, John S. War.
ner, Fisher Leaning, Joseph II. Dull
las, Isaac Macauley, Joseph Mcllvaine,
Joseph Smith, Thomas Fassitt, James
Martin, John Struthers, Samuel Com
ly, Caleb Cope, Thomas Fletcher, Gil
doon Scull, Bella Badger, Robert T
Potts, Benjamin Naglee.
The follo6ing are among some ofthe
resolutions adopted by the meeting:
Resolved, That il be recommended TO
The freemen of the several counties oil
Pennsylvania, who agree with us in senti-
ment as to the causes and remedy of the
present distress, TO appoint Delegates TO
a General Convention to be held in Har.
rlsburg, for the purpose of devIsing mca.
sures 10 ssstorc tho prosperity Of the coun-
try.
Resolved, That a Committee Of Safety,
consisting OF thirty, be appointed by this
meeting, with power TO convene from time
60 time, to ill vacancies in their own DO
dy, to appoint Delegates from their owr
body. or otherwise TO enforce the objects
Of this meeting. at Washington, Harris
burg, and elsewhere, to correspond Will
other committees throughout the Unite,
States, and TO adopt such measures as, il
their judgment. will tend TO accomplish
the objects Of the foregoing resolutions
and to continue the same until their exer
lions shall be crowned with success.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-03-06
DAVID CROCKETT.

Mr.. Crockett "went the figure" in
the House of Representatives on Mon
day, when considerable objection was
made to printing a petition from Penn
sylvania, on the deposite business.
The honorable gentleman's speech
was "short and sweet" and in the
words following, to wit:-Aler. Gaz.
"Sir, as am the only person from
Tennessee in this House who am op.
posed to the administration, | hope
may get a few words in; that may
say what are my own notions on these
matters.-Sir, think the member from
New York (Mr. Turril) who has
Just spoke, has been a little testy in
his objections; he talks much about
this, as fit was great matter.-Sir,
are we to stick at such trifles as a few
dollars in the printing a matter so un-
important. Il seems, sir, to me 10 be
something like loading a twenty-four
FOUNDER to shoot flea. Sir, is it not
so. We are spending or 1000 dol.
lars In discussing the printing ola mat
ter that perhaps after all will not be 20
cost. But, sir, this is retrenchment:
but it is the old rule for retrenchinp.
| love, sir, to see the petitioners come
here, and my life on it, sir, they will
come; aye, and from Indiana, for all
that we hear to contrary; and yet from
my own State, every day my letters
tell me they wish this question settled.
"They know very well in my dis
trict the character of a man; who.
when he takes any thing into his head,
will carry it into effect. They know
how should act in this Bank business,
Tor told them, before | was elected. |
how | should vote-that | would re.
charter the Bank, and restore the de.
'osltes. get letters from all parts,
which tell me these acts are disappro.
1ated. The question is now whether
We shall be under the old and happv
tate ofthings, or have despot. Sir.
ne people have right to tell their
grievances, and sir, tell YOU thew !,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-03-06
A LETTER TO col. CRocKrTT ~

Plymouth, Lotvndes Co. Nj, l2h Jan la,
Col. DAVID CRocKETT: IN.
SIR:--Ih compliance with the wishc, ~
spectacle portion Of your fellow citizens 4.
part OF the State, we take singular ule....sa
addressing you upon subject in which y. :.
deeply Interested.
Although we have not the pleasure Of
sonal acquaintance with you, we are h, T.. ~.
strangers to your character, and well 5r,. 10
popularity. Your fame has travelled far be,,.a
the circle Of your acquaintance. We have H..
known by report, and greatly admired w.
straight forw ard course, devoted patriotism -
your truly American virtues. We have carei.a-
examined sir. the course Of your undex;.,;.yI
track in relation to political affairs, your vote,
Congress, and your decided opposition to ey,,,
Anti Republican measure, all Of which, tosr,h.,
with your open friendly intercourse with wan,
fellow citizens generally, entitle you TO on, IN
appreciation and highest esteem. We are nm,
convinced that measures, not men, have been n.
object Of your steady aim.
We have, with much regret, noticed that mn.
OF the recent struggles, and threatening danger,
IN our Government, have been brought abou ],
selfish individuals, ambitious, not for the weli,.
of our country, but for the loaves and fishes.
We have recently heard several names mr.,
toned in connexion with the subject of The per
Presidential election, and among them we h,,.
heard yours, which is the only one we cas Chez
fully support.
We have every confidence in your intey,s,
and ability to conduct the Ship OF State ~
through the threatening storm Of party spirit III
steer her smoothly into the harbor Of una,,,
rupted happiness and prosperity. There |, n.
thing wanting, in our opinion, to make you M,
next President, but your own consent. lmprer'
ed with this belief, and confident Of ycur sncrs,,
we respectfully ask your permission to l.y van,
h4sfn fl,,, 49,. r..
pns;S. sae psop sl'I n iof oai hex
We wait with impotence your answer, IA.
hope you will favor us with yonr views upeu h.
leading topics Of the day. We sre plain repvSi
cans, and can never support little pan under 3,
circumstances.
Very respectfully, sir, we arc your obedal
servants. lSIGSED BY TWO cIrlxsM.l