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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
MESSAGE.
low citizens of the Senate

Fellow.c citizens of the Senate
and House of Representatives
Ia performing my duty at the open.
ing of your present session, il gives me
pleasure to congratulate you again up.
on the prosperous condition Of our be.
loved country. Divine Providence has
favored US with general health, With
rich rewards in the fields of agriculture
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
Tuesday, December 2.

In Senate, Mr.. White, from the joint
Committee appointed to wait on the Pre-
sident Of the United States, and inform
him that quorums of the two Houses of
Congress had assembled, and were ready
to receive any communication he might
be pleased to make. reported that they
had performed the duty assigned them,
and that the President would, at 12 o.
clock, this day, make communication to
Congress in writing.
The Annual Message of the President
ofthe U. S. was then handed to the
CHAIR, by Mr.. Donelson. his private Sc.
cretary; which, after being read,
On motion of Mr.. White, 1000 extra
copies of the Message, and 1900 of the
accompanying documents, were ordered
to be printed for the use OF the Senate.
MIR. Poindexter submitted the follow
ing resolution, which was considered and
adopted:
RESOLVED, That the 34th Rule of the
Senate, so far as respects the Committee
on Public Lands, be suspended; and that
ths present Committee be continued,
with all the powers vested in them. and
subject to all the duties enjoined on them
by the several resolutions of the Senate
at the last session. relative to frauds in
the sale of the public lands.
On motion Of Mr.. Poindexter, the Se-
cate adjourned. +
In the House of Representatives. after
the message was received and read. on
motion of Mr.. Conner. it was ordered
that the Message be committed to the
Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union, and that ten thousand
copies of the Message, and the docu-
ments accompanying it, be printed for
the use ofthe House.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06

o. We are authorized to announce
Col. EDWARD LUCAS as a candidate for
reelection TO the next congress-, from
the district composed of the counties Of
Frederick, Jefferson, Berkeley, Hamp.
shire and Morgan.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

N obedience 10 a decree Of the Cir.
cult Superior Court of Law and
Chancery, for the county of Hamp.
shire, pronounced at the September
term of said Court, A. D. 1884, in the
case of William Naylor and John
Mcdowell, Complaimants, against,
James Gibson, administrator Of Ed
ward McCarty. decd. Edward McCar.
ty, Fielding A. Pencil and Sarah his
wife, and others, Defendants, I shall,
on Friday the End day Of January
neat, on The premises, sell, the two fol.
loving
Tracts or Parcels of Land,
to wit I: One Tract containing by esti-
nation,
400 a C. Il E. S,
lying in The county of Hampshire, on
New Creek, a Branch of the North
Branch of Potomac. One other Tract,
supposed TO contain
IS ACRES,
lying adjoining or near the first above
nampd-and being the same Tracts
which were conveyed by John Weaver
and Christene his wife to said Edward
McCarty, decd. and by him conveyed
to said Edward McCarty in trust for
the use of said Sarah Pennell, which
conveyances are recorded ia the county
Of Hampshire and are referred to for a
more particular description Of said
Lands.
Terms Of the sale-one fourth Of the
purchase money 10 hand-the residue
in equal payments, at a credit of six,
twelve and eighteen months, from the
day of sale, the purchaser giving bond
and security for the credi. payments,
and the title TO be retained as a further
security for the payment Of the pur-
chase money.
EDWARD C.. MCDONALD,
Special Commissioner.
November 20, 1884 ids.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
Type Foundry.

C. Sherman s; Sanal. Ecklin,
TTAvING purchased the Type
Foundry established by the late
J. HOWE, have entered into
partnership, for the purpose Of carry.
mo on the manufacture oftypes, under
the finn OF
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06

THE NOTES given at the sale Of
the property of the late William Yam
diver, decd. became due on the 18th
ofthe present month-thersfore, per.
sons indebted will make immediate
payment, as longer indulgence cannot
be given; and all those having claims
against said estate, are desired to pre-
sent their accounts properly authenti-
Gated for settlement.
WILLIAM VANDIVER,
JOHN VANDlVER,
Administrators.
Nov. 90, 1884.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
CONGRESS-.

From the National Intelligencer OF
Tuesday we learn, that on Monday last,
at IL o'clock, both Houses of Congress
assembled, and attended to the usual pre-
llminaries of appointing committees. Or
dering newspapers, &c. The attendance
of members was thin.
In the Senate, Mr.. Grundy, from the
Committee on the Post Office and Post
Roads, offered the following resolution
RESOLVED, That the Saith Rule Of the
Senate, so far as respects the Committee
on the Post Office and Post Roads, he sus-
pended; and that the present Committee
on the Post Office and Post Roads be
continued, with all the powers vested in
them, and subject to all the duties enjoin-
ed on them, by the resolution of the Sc
nate of the 25th day of June, 1884.
Mr.. Grundy said he had been instruct
ed to offer this resolution by unanimous
vote ofthe Committee. They had been
assiduously engaged in their investiga.
tons during the recess, and had collected
great deal of evidence, though not suf-
ficient to enable them to make a satis-
factory report. Other witnesses had been
summoned that would probably be here
to-morrew. if not to-day, whose testimo-
ny would be taken. if it should be the
pleasure of the Senate to continue the
Committee. He asked for the considera-
ton ofthe resolution at the present time.
The Saith rule provides that the Stand
ing Committees shall be elected at the
commencement of each session.
The resolution was then taken up and
agreed to.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
400 &C r E. S .
NOTICE.
THOSE INDEBTED TO
GARRETT SEYMOUR,

are informed that their bonds will be.
come due during the present month,
and are ia The hands of the subscriber
for collection. The subscriber will be
in Romney at November Court, when
all such claims must be satisfied, as nc
indulgence can be given.
WIN. SEYMOUR.
November %, 1834.-3t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06

Flour in Alexandra. 81 6s
in Baltimore, s 90
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06

lying in The county of Hampshire, on
New Creek, a Branch of the North
Branch of Potomac. other Tract
supposed 10 contain
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06
Notice..

November 90, 1834.-tds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1834-12-06

Nov. IS, lS34.-4t.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-25


has noD 30 Tar to compel the Bank TO keep within is
chartered limits and TO perform its duties without favor,
partishty, stectoD audi above all, without miDghng
In politics. poisoning liberty in her fountains, debauch
ing the public morals The government ought to have
the OF the Bank not bounlesy laid down in
the speech quoted, but lar 10 keep her within
the proper bounds and limits Of moaey ed Institution
Aud how the Governm.n, TO have this cou;ro For
hc Mr. Is. now came TO the question: which the hinge
upon which turned the whole decision OF the
in which the Secretary OF the Treasury Senate
were engaged How was the Government 90 have this
control! by Directors lmpsssihIe, for the Co
vernment had but five; the Other stockholders twenty, all
e"eu 10 one woe each, AMI five could not con rol
twenty! Congress could control her Toe the Charters
contract aud cannot he repealed Congress could only
order sere Jdcias for supposed breaches and that
TO be tried by Judiciary independent of Congress- and
whose judgment would to vacae the charter, and put
end the insttuo, aud conot, or cguate lis
future couduct How thea e Federal Cove
To control the institution! Why, precisely as il has be.u
done now, and as II Was reconue ded be done thirty
years ago. by Mr. J.aerson This was the Law and the
Prophets; the Alpha ard Omego of the the end
OF the chapter aud the hook aud he Mr. b. had
II for the last 10 overwhelm the adversary with it,
with an avalanche Of rock. from the sum nit of
'ai"' (henidtnder IN neat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-25
DESTRUCTIVE FREsHET.

Extract Of letter from a gentleman re,i5;,o :.
Guy, dated January 18Th. 1884
wrote the above several days ago-but owing 10 an
unusual ireshet in the Ksnswha River the mail did not
cdVe our sico On Saturday, the 1Ith instant IL com.
nenccd raining, which continued until Sunday night and
our whole country IVES inundated with water. The K.-
awha was within four feet Of the rise Of 1922 which was
ne greatest ireShst ever known in the river MANY of
the bridges are swept away, and all have sustained da.
IMAGES understand that the water was four feet deem
the floor OF the Coal River Bridge hut il Ia sa;d liza ~,
move IL. The bridge CampbrIs Creek ,y,s i,tsn
up the creek (by back wsierJ have under,tooJ that
they have been afiempneto tow il back and lot il SET
ne down, % the water FALLS in its original place. and that
they have hopes OF succeeding. he embankment has
also been injured. You will know where the wafer was
III xh's,eson when l tell you il IS inches deep
on me oor OF The disng Of Capt Wilson's tavern
49, Two negroes went into Mr.. l.. Ruffher's coal bank
Inc entry ~ somewhat lower than the INTERIOR where thew
worked The wafer rose over the mouth OF the bank
before tney were aware OF its approach They attempted
TO escape but found that the long entry Of more than one
hundred yards was closed, and the sill adv ancing
on them: They returned to their room, got on pile Of
slate IN the highest part thereof aud in more than mid
night darkness awaited the apparent sure appro.rb NJ
nrsh. In This stusiion, they remained fwo days and
mghs. AZ soon as the water fell enough 10 let eyan
enter the bank in but could not sass Tie
lowest point. The sieersmsn called to them they an
swered and were requested to be pstient" the river
was hihng. what pea could describe the feelings Of
,hese poor fellows when they FIRST heard The sound OF
human voices! IL supposed, that the air. which was
vented the water from filling Bu II is not certsin
That s The fact; that the room, in which thew were
was not above the water level.
considerable quantity Of salt has been lost Mr. b.
sat add watched the spproacb Of the water 10 within three
or four inches Of his 'ahoue, in which he had 900
bushels that he could not remove But tho Dove retstn
ed with the Olive Brsnch-The waters began TO reeede
AN UESoRTUNATE AccIDENT-On Tuesday the
IIh December last, David W. Shields, the son Of Major
David Shields OF Cumberland in attempting 10 cross DC.
kanoe creek w's unfortunately washed from bis horses the
eureh was 20 strong that he unable TO swim out
was beaten down about hundred yards. whore he
succeeded IN getting upon cluster Of logs bu, from the
ncIsmeDcy OF the weather and the exerIion In clearing
himself from bis horse he becsme 30 benumbed snd asoeG
that before assistance could reach him he sunk 20 The bot
ON David Shields was smabe and promising ,ouib,
about IT years Of II will be grsfyiDg 10 his distant
friends and relations 70 know t5st his body found and
conveyed 10 his fs,heFs residences end inferred
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-25


hre broke out yesterday morning, about two o'clock
IN the upper story Of the lower tenement of the four.
story buildings commonly called "darri.' Building BIT
was occupied bya Cabinet and Chair whose
loss was considerable: it rapidly spread to the middle
dwelling, occupied by Miss Harris, which was en,irev
destroyed IL then attacked the house occupied by
Messr'. Peasants & Abbott, as the Wing Office By
great exer'Ions, Its progress arrested after DESTROY.
ing Inc roo and the two upper apartments but as the
ke't oody Oh type, Presscs &c. telw we are han.
Ply 10 say mat the loss is very are
Iequeted TO state, that the public of the Wing will
De suspended only for q few days.
narrss House was of the most remarkable edifces
IN this city, on account OF its great height and its local
situation. stranger could scarcely pass it without no.
tcing It, Ii is situated the or street near the
loot oil the Capitol square, in the neighborood of the State
Banks, and within few yards OF Mrs. RichartIson,s
Boarding House 1t by far the slIest house on the
street-and but that the night fortunately it
might nave spread the confagraion all around H. Tho
walls arc s standing. The Of fire that arose from
the roof and the sheets Of flame that poured IL.
numerou, windows, contributed TO make one OF the most
remarkable spscaees that have ever witnessed in this
city. " ~
me last Wing publishes the extracts Of some letters
~nen were sent TO the Press by Correspo. den from
D. Leigh, ESQ., touching his nomination for the Pre,i
demcy' and assigning his for not answering the
cAs which have been made npon him for his poi,icaI
oPnlons-we shall lay these letters before our readers
In our next paper.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


Mr. Polk moved TO take up the subject of t,e p,r,;,
GENERAL Appropriation Bill, with the seDses
70 It's amendment thereto, TO which the House hs, here
foIore disagreed. ''"' "e'o-
The House having sssented--
Mr. Polk moved that the House do insist nm lie d;.
sent TO the seDste's amendment and ask confs,enrs
tbereupoD. '"eo
On this motion debate ensued which oyerrsn IN. hon,
ano, suPerseapg the orders Of the day. occupied the
ne motion was opposed by Messrs Hardin. Adsms
roo, Il Everett MeKeDnsn, II. Everett, Bsrr,pger and
bou'o'p; me"rs Bell, OF Tennessee, and Gamble ex-
sne', declaring that they, and many Others had voted
oelore unuer misrepresentation Of the wording of the
when " wv ''' ''U '''
Mr. Foot moved thst the House yeeede from its dissent
bate wasfe renewed. WV w
nter discussion on questions Of order,
Messrs Mann Of New York, Scbley, and Jones Of
ed II. 'u'oes''
The question was at length taken by Yeas and Nsys.
as folows Yeas 81, Nays 27.
.he House refused 'eeede from is disagreement to
MI Folks moioD TO Insist the disagreement, and IN
ask conference, coming Up, II wac on motion NJ Az,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26
RESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY OF
STATE.

The Globe Of Thursday last announces the 70,
slgnation OF the Secretary of State in the follow
ing terms: y"
we understand that Mr. McLASE has re-
signed his office of Secretary Of State, the re.
signation TO take effect as soon DURING the nre.
sent session Of Congress as it may be conyenien,
ior the President to appoint successor.
1T is well understood that, in regard 10 some
prominent measures which occupy much If tho
public attention, Mr. McLane has entertained
1iherent views from the President. But the
president, who has through life exercised his
own independence of judgment, is too generous
ana 100 just, TO give up one, esteemed by him a.
friend, an honest patriot, and faithful pubI;c
ofhcer, Tor mere difference of opinion: and rs
no action by the Department of State was re0ni.
site IN carrying Into effect the measures in ones
uon he saw no public necessity for a separetion
Between two men of elevated sentiments tbero
was nothing IN such state Of things 10 inters
rupt the harmony Of either their official or nr;-
Vate relations, and their mutual confidence ana
esteem have therefore continued unimna;red
W e know that the President has welded 10 NJ
Me Lanes wish TO retire from his ADMINISTRATIVE
with regret, and that he has freely expressed
moi only his high sense of MIR. McIane,. natriot'
ISM talents, and eminent services. but his sin
cere irlendship-a sentiment which is fully re.
ciprocated by Mr.. MeLane"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26
From the Richmond Wing
A NEW "EXPERIMENT. -

On Saturday in the House of Representa-
Mr.. McKim of Baltimore, submitted the I'd
ing resolution:
g ResOiued, That Select Committee y
pointed to inquire into the expediency of ri
ing bill to authorize the issuing of fifteet|
hons OF Dollars in Treasury notes, beard
interest of five per cent, under the direc,ioa
Board OF Commissioners, to be appointed b1
for that purpose, to be loaned out by said
missIoners TO such individuals of the ST
States who may apply for loan, as can gisi
and satisfactory security for the reimburse
OF the same, on the LIST July 1886"
II Is the first time that such propositl1
thls has been made in the Government Of m
states, and we hope also, the last The Hl
per who made il is Representative from
Cty OF Baltimore, or we believe the county
last friend of the Kitchen Cabinet and It's u
perlment' on the rights and prosperity 81
country-so deeply Hypothetical to the "a
that he has no obedience or respect lett io]
constituents, or their commands He Is 4
nous we presume of likening the GoVern7
at Washington, in all respects, to the pa,
model which exists at Albany, and as the
gency there have their six million morg1
so ms their servile copyist would have D.
teen million. The Government OF the U. pa ~
Leading money on interest, to its citizens! !. !
VINO have no money, but such as the ci''
contribute as fund for necessary expense,
ing up fifteen millions to be scrambled Ol
obtained by fraudulent securities and law,
sycophancy to its Commissioners! A pre-
scheme, worthy Of Kitchen yotary, ans /.
signed no doubt to strengthen the patrohas'
the influence Of that concern 4,
The excessive impotence of this Props,
almost surpasses belief, when we renee, ~ y
source of its origination. This Mr.. Men,
we have observed, is an infexIble adnei'n'
jackson and the Cabal-has yielded their y
sures thorough and unwayering support
that IN the teeth of direct instructions, ns'
believe, made light Of commercial distress
steadily voted against every measure caio"J,
to afford relief. After all this, he comes !,
ward with scheme to alleviate general enlI
rassment, not by intermitting the war wss
The government upon confidence and creo,s
BY undoing that which produced emoarrasisis,s e
Dat, forsooth, by the Government coming .s -,
millions Of rags, and graciously, alter ,ns ~
ashton Of England and the Albany hrss Z,
gaming il 10 its subjects, ruined BY It's OWE :,
'erimenti" A wise and diihdeni man -
'e this MIR. McKim. :.
The motion to suspend the rule 10 aus"
esolution TO be considered, was negaIi'eu"
louise
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26
Extract of q letter TO the Editor

Ertract ola letter to the Editor Of The
Philadelphia Inquirer, dated New York,
June Is, 1884.
The Post office report has fallen upon
the public quietude like congreve rock
ct The atrocious frauds and corruptions
of that branch of the Government have
Weakened up anew the vengeance-I might
say the ferocity- Of the people against
the administration. "Where is this to
end?" every one asks. AS soon as it was
received by yesterdays mail, extras were
published by those printing offices that
could compass the work. Every body
seemed anxious to see the facts and items
of that strange document. And yet we
are told and | have no doubt Of its truth
that the Post Office Department gives
US only specimens of public virtue and
economy, compared with the dark deeds
of the Indian Department and Public
Lands. The frauds and corruptions of
these branches of the public service, is
said to reach the small sum of three mil
lions of dollars. A report, in part, of their
nelarious doings, will be made by Mr.
Poindexter, before the present Congress
closes its ssion.-During the summer:
the people will be furnished with ample
food for reflection, and subsequent action
in the fall.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26
SOUTH CAROLINA.

We wish that the people Of this State
would lay aside their foolish local disputes
and lend hand TO preserve the country
from despotism. We really think that
the test oath is a matter Of moonshne
In Maryland. a similar oath is taken
without offence and without scruple. OF
ficers here, Of every grade, civil and mil
ltary, of whom an oath is required, swear
TO support the Constitution of the State.
and of the United States. We do not see
why the same thing cannot be done in
South Carolina, without risk of civil war
Bait Patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26

The Farmers Register.-We have received
from Mr.. Ruiin, the editor and proprietor Of this
valuable work, the first number Of the second vo-
lume, comprising mass Of information on agri-
cultural subjects, peculiarly adapted to the meri
dian of Virginia. Mr.. II. proposes 10 issue a
cheab edition Of Gie Register in weekly num-
bcrs, and ,go trust this alteration Of his original
plan win add to Us profits, while we are well
assured that its extensive circulation will be pro-
duetive Of great public utility. The justly esta-
blished reputation Of the Register, and the in
dustry of its editor, sufficient guarantees for
lis future usefulness. Mr.. r.. is not mere spe-
culatiye thcorist. He is himself practical far
mer, well qualified by experience to superintend
a publication designed especially for the cultiva-
tors of the soil. The Register is published at
the Shellbanks in King William county. Such
of our fellow citizens may desire to see a spe-
cimen of the work, can be gratihed by calling
at this office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26

The Cabinet.-It will be perceived that Mr..
Mclean, the Secretary Of State, has resigned
The article in the Globe announcing this event is
in subducd tone, from which we argue that the
administration has been taught some small de-
gree Of decency by the firm and manly resistance
that has been opposed to its arbitrary acts by
the Senate of the United States. BY that arti-
Gle il appears, that the President viii nominate
the successor Of Mr.. McLane previous to the ad-
journmsnt of Congress unwonted and mex
pectcd condcscension on the part Of the Presi-
dent. The reorganization Of the Cabinet is a
matter Of great interest, and has already given
toned as the probable nominee for the State de-
partment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26

The accident which occurred at Toulon in fir
ing Salute from an American frigate, by which
several French sailors were killed & wound
ed, has been presented to Congress in mes,
sage OF the President, in which he recommends
mat pensions be granted TO the wounded and to
The families of the killed. The French authori-
''es seem to look upon the affair 10 its proper
i'g"' as one Of those casualties which occasional.
" take place in spite of every precaution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26
PInIs @N1HTTNe
aART1NsBuRG, JUNE 2e, laa4.
REMOVAL.

THE Printing Office Of the GAZETTE has been
removed TO the building in rear Of the white
house, adjoining McCleary's Hotel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26

A public meeting was held in Richmond on the
10th inst for the purpose of choosing candidate
for the seat in Congress vacated by the resigna-
ton Of MIR. Stevenson The choice fell upon
John Robertson Esq, who had subsequently sig
niiied his intention Of serving if elected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-26

The National Intelligencer of TUESDAY lac,
says that on the day previous the President SON,
the nominations ofAIr. fancy as Secretary, of a.
Treasury, and MIR. Butler as Attorney Genera,
20 the Senate The sistenen: in our last wa,
premature