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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
@ We we're highly pleased that our NEW

CO We we're highly pleased that our NEW
Courthouse, which had been so very deci-
dedly objected TO by some Of our Jackson
friends at the last election, has gained so
much favour in their sight, as to induce some
of the more highly respectable among them
to honor it with hickory pole and Jackson
flag. The flag is still flying, and will con-
tinue until the workmen, to complete the
building, removes the pole and of course its
appendage. We are glad to find the OPP
ponents of the building SO far reconciled, as
thus to patronise it with an exhibition ofthe
emblems of their political alteration.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

CO From the Washington Globe of We'd
nesday last, we learn that the Postmaster
and his Assistant, of WYrHE, c. II. this
state, have been arrested by Special Agent
Of the Post Office Department, and held to
bail, with sureties each of $4,000, to an
swer the charge of Withdrawing letters from
the mails which had passed their office; g.
they will be tried, at that place, on Wednes--
day next. The Post Office was Immediate
ly placed in charge of "a reputable citizen,
who has been appointed Postmaster.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
We have been informed of fatal acci.

We have been informed of fatal acct.
dent growing out of intemperance and a
violation OF the Sabbath, which occurred
near Loudon, in this county, on the Gath
ult. Samuel Mundis, and one or two 9th.
ers, in state of intoxcation, undertook
to shoot squirrel from tree situated
near church, during the time of divine
worship. After number OF Intellectual
shots were fred al the squirrel, Mundis
swore horrible oath that he would have
it, and assembled the tree to accomplish
his object-from which he accidentally
fell, or was shot On examination, it was
found that his skull was broken, and that
he had deep hole in his side He was
buried, as we understand, without the for
mality OF an inquest During their dis
graceful and fatal frolic, these persons, it
is said, occasionally retired for liquor to
a tipping house, which has for some time
been a nuisance to that neighborhood,a nd
has demanded the attention of the Con.
stable Of the township Chaas5. Rep.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

% We give in another part of to-day's
paper the explanation of the Richmond
Wing as to the course it has pursued and is
now pursuing. We wish to do Justice to that
paper; and the better way of doing it, we
presume, is to give its own explanations in
our columns as far as we are concerned
Abrupt transitions from one set of princi-
pies to others of different character, res
quires explanation: and as we have censur-
ed the transition, we the more readily lay
the defence before our readers. We
wish we could have given the whole defence
| as it appears in tho w hig-but our extracts
will suffice to show the grounds of the trans
stion from Clay to Leigh--from the princi-
pies OF National RepubIicanism. to the indi-
vlduality of state soyereignties-from the
national good, to state prejudices.
Now the opposition which has been con-
Jured up in Virginia against the present
Bank ofthe United States is producing more
evil to the Union and to the state itself than
all the other ILL FATED items in the whole
catalogue of Virginia prejudices. 1t is the
old state rights party that must now 90
down, and the new advocates of state rights.
with John C. Calhoun at their head. be-
brought up. This is the object of Leigh
ana the wing.
The real question at issue would seem at
this tine to be in Virginia between the old
and the new state rights parties. Van Bu-
rem has thrown his weight into the scale of
the oldparty; but he is too light to affect the
balance. Jacksonism is about to be extin-
guished in the state, and the influence of
Van Buren, will be extinguished with it.
Every rejecting Van Burenite Dug hit to know
this. The cry Of the old party Bank or no
Bank, at this time is absolute nonsense.
Its only tendency in Virginia is to give to the
new state rights party the ascendency in the
state. The National Republicans are in the
minority five believe the Wing. and the
Van Burenites in much smaller one. g. tho
people in reality are not giving themselves
as much concern about the Bank as Jackson
and Van Buren, supposed. PIP. Barbour
will be altogether an inadequate prop 10 the
old state rights party-he is on the side Of
Van Buren,, and will go down with him.
The pretended anti Bankism of Van Buren,
is doing the old party no good. The Enqui.
rer ought TO see this. Rut it seems TO be
entirely blinded by its Van Buren, infatua~
tons.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

'
competency. His abilities are unques-
Toned his integrity unassailed except by
the slanderers in the Enquirer, who but
confirm il to the world-his moderation
known--his experience of public affairs,
long and great, He has been little con-
nected with party, and neither feels, nor is
the subject Of, that bitterness which the
| strifes Of the last ten years have engender-
ed. There is not a man-we do not be-
leve there is one in the United States
who if MIR. Leigh were President, would
not feel the most perfect confidence, thai
the Constitution would be religiously OBJ.
served, that the Government would be ad.
mnistered in the strictest integrity, and
that so far as depended upon him, not a
wrong would be attempted, or right in
vaded. Were MIR. Leigh chosen, the
country might calculate, after its harrass
ing dissentions, upon season of peace
and tranquility, so necessary to restore
the tone ofits fIaternal feelings. On the
contrary, Mr.. Clay has long been closely
connected with party-he is as violently
hated as beloved, and party feelings in
stead of subsiding would acquire addition
al virulence and bitterness from his sue
cess. Mr.. Clay is himself so sensible Of
this, that he proclaims the policy to be, to
unite upon some man less identified with
the past. We have yet another and bet.
ter reason. Mr.. Leigh with far less pop
uarity than Mr.. Clay, can unite more
powerful party. This is only paradoxi.
cal 10 appearance. Many will comprom.
Use upon Mr.. Leigh who would from form.
er prejudices, not vote for Mr.. Clay
Mr.. Clay cannot against Van Burenism,
certainly command the Southern vole.--,
Mr.. Leigh can command the whole oppo.4
sltion vote, except perhaps, the small
squadron that has attached itself to Mr..
Mclean. We know what we say, and
do not speak upon light grounds. We
speak upon the best Information which at
the present moment, it is possible to obs
tain. We desire to defeat the present dy.
nasty. We desire to exclude Van Buren,
and his corrupt tactics. To that end, wei
wonld take Mr. Clay-Mr. Calhoun
Mr.. McLean-Mr. McDufiie-General'
Hamilton MIR. Webster Barbour
any body. But none of these gen!le>
men can unite the opposition SO certainly
as Mr. LEIGH, and for the obvious reasons
that no party have insuperable objections
to him, while some one party have to all
the rest. Heis the compromising ground,
where all may meet without the sacrifice
of principle, or the insuperable repug-
nance Of prejudice.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Murder at Sca.-The brig Jupiter
Capt. Crosby, sailed from Boston for Su.
rinam on the fourth ult., and on the 14th.
during The second mates watch, the cook
Spanish black, who usually slept 10
the cabin, stabbed Capt. Crosby twice,
with dirk, in the breast. AT the second
blow, the dirk broke; Capt. C. sprane
from his berth, and gained The deck. AS
ne passed out Inc companion way, the
second mate ran TO MS assistance, caught
him IN MS arms, and asked him what was
the ma'terF Capt. Crosby answered,
~ don't knows" and Immediately expir.
ed.
In the meantime the cook took a bayo.
net from musket in the cabin, and stab
bed Mr.. EIdred, the firsl officer, in
eighteen places. Mr.. E. threw himself
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

The Crops are every where abundant
Never within our recollection, have we ev.
er witnessed brighter prospect. Every
graaary will be filled to Overlooking, land
while we have a plenty f"the staff of life'
housed up, there is no danger Of suffering
The Cotton is also excellent, and wha
is better Still, there is every inducement tc
believe that our stcple will this year yield
a fine price.
Under such considerations, it becomes
our duty as good citizens, to offer up our
hasks 50 NH &Ga ID AI rs ax for the ma ma
on US as a montgomery a.,
Advertiser.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

North Carohina.--The Salisbury
Waterman says "There is majority in
the General Assembly of at least fifteen,
against the Administration. Our friends
think this calculation under the mark, but
on this we rely with the fullest confidence.
The weight of talent and political stand
ing is altogether with the vhigs, in both
Houses"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Horrible Death.-A few days since, a
white and color7d man were bathing in
the Thames River, off Groton, opposite
New London, Comm when they were
pursued by large shark, which overlook
seized, and devoured the negro. Win
difficulty the white man effected his es.
cape. The shrieks Of the sufferer were
horrible in the extreme.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Comet.-The HALEY Comet is said to
be now visible in the East, near the con-
stellation of Taurus. About the first OF
October it will be distant from the earth
six millions of miles. At present it is said
to be distant forty millions of miles.
Bat. Chron.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13
ANTELAzGENCEEs.
ROMNEY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1884.

g We are requested to announce to the
voters of Hampshire, Frederick, Berke.
ley, Jefferson and Morgan, that Captain
JOHN Il. THOMPSON, is candidate to
represent SAID district in the Gath Con-
gress of the United States.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

GT The PoTTsTowN GAzEr TIE, published
in Pottstown, Pa. the WILLIAMSBURG (Pa.)
PATRIOT. and the LINCOLN INrELLIGEN-
GER, published in Lincoln, N. J. all hereto
fore whole hog Jackson papers, have chang
ed their politics, and now support the Wing
cause.-the Constitution and Laws.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

United States Bank.-A general tr.
ennial meeting Of the Stockholders ofths
institution was held in Philadelphia on
Monday last. The President presented
such statements Of the affairs of the Bank
general view fits present situation show.
ing the amount ofits liabilities and resour.
ces. Whereupon the following resolu
tions were moved and unanimously a.
dopted-
ResOlued, That the thanks ofths NEE.
ting be and they are hereby presented to
the President of the Institution and the
Board Of Directors, for the fidelity and
skill which they have manifested in the
management of the concerns Of the Bank.
That the stockholders feel continued
and undiminished confidence that the fur.
Their administration of the concerns of the
Bank will be conducted with wisdom and
zeal by those who have heretofore so sat.
isfactorily conducted them-and that the
last resolution adopted at the triennial
meeting of the stockholders, held on the
first day of September, 1881, which au.
thorizes the President and Directors IL
make application for renewal of the char.
ter, and to accept such terms Of a renew.
al as they may consider just aud proper,
Is hereby revived and continued.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

COMMODORE PoRTER.-The account stat
ing that this gallant old soldier had been at
tackled with paraIytic stroke is incorrect.
His disease was harmless, and he is now
convalescent.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the fruits of
this measure, are already beginning to
manifest themselves in the British Islands.
An extract OF a letter dated August Is,
addressed from gentleman in ST. Thorn
as, to his correspondent in New Haven,
Conn. contains The following ominous
tidings:
"There have been some famous doipes
in st. Kits. The negroes have all turn
ed out. There is vessel down from that
island this morning, which brings the
news that after great deal Of trouble
they have been brought into subsection A.
gam, with the exception OF about 800, who
are still in the mountains. Those who
nave been taken were severely logged, so
much that some died under The lash.
others were sent to Bermuda as convcts,
and 1 believe there are some to be shot.
Fourteen Of them were killed the other
day. 1t appears they had assembled with
IN range OF the guns of the fort, from which
they were greeted with a salute in the
shape Of two bomb shells, which killed
fourteen, and dispersed the remainder"
EXTRACT FROM ANOTHER LETTER.
ST. BARTs, Aug. IL, 1884.
The Island of ST. Kits was, in The be-.
ginning of this month, put in great confus
sion by The neao free negroes, who would
not as usual go 10 their work saying, as
they were free like Buckra, they had no.
thing to do but eat, drink, and sleep. BY
a boat arrived yesterday fiom Sandy
FONT, we were informed that about Is or
20 were killed, several logged TO death,
and great number are to be sent to Der.
muda or Halifax. About 8 to 400 re,ir.
ed TO the mountains, and are to be hunted
like wild beasts.
1t lsreported that Antigua and Montse.
rat are under martial law.
BY gentle from Martinique we were
also informed that the nulattoes who were
taken al the revolt ia December last had
been tried by the Supreme Coun--16
were condemned TO be hanged, the remain
der (about ~ TO be sent TO the gallits,
lor more or less time.
can assure you, my dear sir, that in
tins part OF The world we live upon volca-
noes, although we have but very little risk
in this island.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Fare by Lightnsng.-We regret to hear
that the barn of Wan. Taylor, Esq. near
Bsrryville, was SET on fire BY lightning on
Sunday last, and with his crop OF oats was
entirely consumed. His wheat we learn
escaped the flames.- Winchester Virgin.
aan, Of Sept. 9.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

u The letter of DR.. Coke shows his a.
abandonment of Rives, Barbour, and Van
buren. He seems however to think Gen.
jackson stlll very honest President nots
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Judge H. L. WHITE has been nominated
by TWO Tennessee papers, as fit person to
succeed Gen. Jackson in the Presidency.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Gen: LEAyENwoRTH, well known for his
acts OF bravery during the last war, died al
the 1ross iimbefs, on the 2lst July last, OF
bilious fever. He was commander of the
frontier forces at the far west.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

% We will attend to the request Of our
Jackson friends of Berkeley in our next.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

n Mail Robber caugAt.--A man by
the name Of VIM. Black, a driver of the
mail stage, was arrested ia the town OF
Charlottesville on the evening Of the 20ih
August, by Mr.. Geo. Pitt, an agent Of
the Post Office Department, for the sup
posed robbery of the mail in various pIa 7.
ces, upon the route from Phtsylvania C.
H. TO Washington City. Since January
last, frequent robberies have been commit.
ted on The above route, and others on
which said Black had been driving, and
frequent efforts had been made to detect
the offender, but, until the present time,
without success.
Black is now confined in Jail in the CT.
ty of Richmond, to wait his trial in the
United States Court, in November next.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Y. $. SENATE. The Senate of the Unit
ed States consists of forty-eight members.
Before the adjournment of that body las.
spring, only seventeen supported the admin.
lstralion. Since that period, three of this
number have deserted the "Old Roman"
namely; Messrs. Hendricks. Moore of Ala~
bama, and Upton; leaving only fourteen
supporters of the measures of the Execu,
tive, out of forty eight, OF less than one
third. Two years ago majority Of this
body were Jackson men. This Simple fact
speaks volumes
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

meeting held in Columbie, ia. since tho
late mob there, adopted the following reso-
luton:
RESOLVED, That we will not purchase any
article THAT can be procured elsewhere) or
give our vote for any office whatever. to a.
ny one who employs negroes to do that
species of labor white men have been accus-
toned to perform.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

DR.. LEWIS MARSHALL has resigned the
Presidency Of Washington College, Lexing>
ton. Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

from his berth, grappled with the assassin,
and succeeded in reaching The deck, when
the second mate and man at the wheel Sc
cured the negro. Mr.. EIdred miraculous
y escaped death, but is confined to his
hammock, and will probably recover.
The wretched murderer has reached
Boston in irons. Hehas confessed that be
had confederate on board, and that their
plan was to murder the captain and frs,
mate in their sleep, then the second mate.
and man'at the wheel, and The watch for
ward. The rest of the crew were to be
murdered, one by one, as they came on
deck when the watch was called, and the
vessel was to be taken to Havana.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-09-13

Who a0iH believe it9-Though we give
it for sober fact--that in the nineteenth
|century--in the United States Of America
in the state of Pennsylvania---in the
county Of Chester-and above all, in the
refiaed, humane, and far-famed borough
|of West Chester--an unfortunate fellow
creature should have has TEETH sold to
|pdy has debts (! Yet it is even so-indeed
it is-and the thing was not done in a
corner, but in open day, Shy public ven
due and outcry to the highest and best
bidder Pills teeth were actually knock
ed off, whole rows Of ihfm--we do not
not say they were knocked QUITO salts
~ the claims of--his creditors. If this
DOESN'T beat Shylock all hollow, we give
it up.
Reader +! The unfortunate man was a
Dentist-the teeth were his by purchase,
not by culture.-West Chester Whig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-07
LAND FRAUDS.

,,,., the DEVELOPMENTS relative to the Post
Wnem n,re madein Congress last spring, il was
oui. nlainy intimated that an examination In
prety ppffairS of the Land Office would disclose,
.e9.nssibIe scenes of still grosser prohigacy and
hp.rmntion. That examination, we may pre-
col,a will soon be made in good earnest. We
SUI inst received information touching TINS mat
,sr which ought not LOT sihg'e nionien' u NC
,rthheld from the puohc:
Win UNI MANY years-in fact, ever since the es.
rrr oi of this department of the Govern
taoont"bardy and enterprising adventures have
,len :, the habit Of locating themselves on any
oee ..;o - of the public lands which they might
PSnnSs and making improvements on the same.
ITSon these lands were thrown into market, the
.o,,isrs had an opportunity OF obtaining titles by
CIR purchase. Sufficient notice Of the time
cd nlace of sale was given, by advertisement
a. ,hs Government paper at Washington, and
.iso in papers published In places most CONT
a tn the lands TO be sold. Ii, after such no.
the settlers refused or neglected to come
H W. and make purchases the fault was their
U ,.~ e thew were dispossessed OF their improve
ments. tu,,.,, rsf,rn, ~ orotber
",;co has prevailed. An army of court ia
Pn.aS az yoracious as the locusts of Egypt,
WI now constantly on the wing; they obtain the
aa.;rsd information as 10 the location, improve
u,en,s &c and then, by virtue OIL an unuer-
s with the officers of Government, the
lands are offered for sale In many instances
.Sn NOTICES of these sales appear in no other pa
u ur than the Washington Globe. Those most
PtD,srasted are totally ignorant on the subject.
aSns while the honest settler is going on with
his isD improvements dreaming of no harm, the
"a are sold; and in the issue, he IS driven
la"un from his home, or compelled to pay
- some heartIess speculator thousands OF dol
lars for the very Improvements which his own
hands have made And the worst OF the charge
Is that certain officers OF government, ana
some near connexions of the President, Part-
ciuate in these scenes OF iniqu'ty, ana are 'here-
by amassing princely fortunes
Oar information is derived from gentleman
long resident of Mississippi-a former friend
ort6e President. He says the administration is
fast losing ground in that quarter
New Jersey Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-07
PHILADELPHIA MARKET. Oct

Flour and Heal,--Superfne Flour is held
firm at IS 4, with more inquiry this week. Re-
ceipts still continue small; the market is bare of
Rye Flour and Corn Meal we quote the former
at So IA in bblS, and Sl4 l-2 a SIS in hhds; Rye
Flour S4 The sales of superfne Flour extend
to about $500 barrels at S. IA; a small parcel
scraped at s.; several hundred barrels Corn
Meal at 50 IA; and a few hhds Brandywine do
at SIS.
Grain,--Corn is in good request, and sells
freely on arrival; about 5000 bushels yellow, at
81 l 2 6S IL; white at &c; and cargo of
$50 bushels round at roc; wheat at 106c; $500
bushels shorts, at 2lc per bushel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-07
OBITUARY.

1t is due to the memory of the late EDWARD
MCLAUGHLIN, whose death has been noticed, a
few days past, in the public papers, to say a
word or two, in addition to what has already
been written, concerning his private virtues.
The present writer knew Mr.. Mclaughlin well,
had sweet experience of his open-hearted libe.
rality, and partook freely Of his kind hosptali-
ties. In all his social relations, that of husband,
father, and friend, MIR. Mclaughlin was most
exemplary.
No man was more beloved in his family, or
by his numerous circle of acquaintances To
his surviving daughters and grand children the
loss of such a relative is irreparable; then la
ment his death with heartfelt anguish, but not
as those who sorrow without hopex. His daugh-
tiers, whose attention to their beloved father,
during his last sickness, was all that could be
imagined Of tenderness and flial affection,
have indeed sustained a heavy loss; yet they
have the consultations Of religion to soace them
under their bereavement, and the conscious
ness of having well performed their duty to the
deceased. Mr. McLaughln's remains were fol-
lowed to the Catholic Burial Ground by nu-
merous train of sincere mourners. An impress
sive and affecting address was delivered on the
occasion by the Rev. Mr.. Smith, who dwelt with
much feeling on the early sufferings Of the de-
ceased, which have been already adverted to.
In the course of his remarks the Reverend
gentleman became deeply affected, and dropt
tear, while, with his usual eloquence, he touch
ed upon the wrongs Of injured and oppressed
Ireland
The Sisters of Charity attended the funeral,
along with a number of the most respectable
citizens of Alexandria, Washington, and the
surrounding country.
friend, who was intimately acquainted with
the deceased, desires TO offer this feeble tribute
of respect to his memory Communicated