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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

Under the head Of "Republican Celebration
of the Extingushment of the Nationa! Debt, in
this davis Gazette, will be found one ofthe purest
specimens of humbug, that the people OF TINS
country were ever called 10 look on. The time,
the OCCASION the actors in this farce, all combine
TO stamp it with ridicule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

The landing Of the Pilgrims was celebrated at
Plymouth with the usual festivities and honors-
a number of the citizens Of the neighbouring
places congregatcd there for the purpose. In
the course of the afternoon, serious accident
occurred-Dr Thatcher, on old gentleman aged
SO, author of the Revolutionary Journal, was
thrown down and run over by vehicle, which
considerably injured him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

From the New Brunswick, N. j., FREEDMAN, Dec r.
SINGULAR TRiAL.-The present term MIC
dlesex Oyer and Terminer and General quar-
ter Sessions has been one OF extraordinary 'nleI-
Dinewall came before the Quarter Sessions, on
a charge Of Horse Stealing.
The Court House was filed with anxious spec
tators. Joseph Warren Scott, Esq. with ms
usual philanthropy, volunteered his services III
behalf Of the unfortunate stranger, ana olsllil,
gushed himself with extraordinary ability, ana
with such effect as to draw tears from the audi,
ence. The story ofthis poor girl is pathetic and
singularly romantic. Having formed an attach
ment for a young man in the service OF her Ia
tber named Charles Stewart, he was banished
from the house of his employer, and 1t is suppos-
ed sailed for America. 1t appears that she be-
came so ardently attached to him, that she as
sumed mans apparel-travelled rom DIX
shire to Liverpool, where she engaged as com
mon sailor, and sailed in search other lover
| She arr we'd safely at New York, and after wan
dering for some time through the streets OF that
city she travelled tn Boston, from thenceto Phlla-
| dejphia and even to New Orleans. After fruit
less search there she returned again to New1 ork,
and still meeting with disappointment. She came
over into New Jersey on her way to Phlladel-
phia. and having slopt for the night at a barn
near Kingston, wearied, broken-hearted, de-
iected and in foreign land, the horrible idea
Of suicide presented itself as the only end OF her
sufferings But from this dreadful and meian-
| choly alternative, she was diverted by circum-
stances altogether providenta
Instead, therefore, of pursuing her original
intention, she caught one OF the horses in the
! field in which the barn was situated and rode
off towards New Brunswick: the other horse lol-
lowed. Circumstances land her own conies-
sion) all go to prove that she meant to make
| herself amenable TO the laws-and horse. steal
ing being in her own country punishable by
death, she sought it as an end tc her sufterngs
| and sorrows
These were the impressions (as far as public
opinion was expressed) concerning this poor
unfortunate stranger, whose generous love and
enduring attachment Ito use the language oil
another) "seems more like the tales oil ro-
nance than The truth of narrative"
| The story proves that she is noble and warm
Hearted girl, and that she deserves the further
protection Of our citizens. In the restoration OF
this f0florn and hapless stranger to her parenfa
fire-side, the honest and the chivalrous citizen
will readily cooperate, not only in good wishes
but in good and generous deeds. And since
unhappy fortune has deprived her OF her lover
tmay she spend her future dayssin quiet with her
family and friends!
The accused, when put upon her trial, plead
ed guilty, and refused to rstract it; but her coun
sci was permitted by the Court to enter a.plea
of NOT gully. No one appeared against her.
such was the sympathy excited in her case, and
so strong was the belief that the act she com
mtted was one of phrenzy, and not oil delloe
rate intention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

BRIrIsH " EST NDrEs.-The editors ofihe Bal
timore American are indebted to the politeness
of Mr.. B. Fl. Cooke, passenger in the schooner
Sarah & Priscilla, for file Of Barbados pa
pers to the 22d ult inclusive.
The engrossing topic in all the Islands is the
new order Of things connected with the Adolf
ton act Of August last. Complaints are made
in the paper Of the latest date, that the negroes
frequently manifest disorderly disposition in
Brdgetown, but we do not perceive that it has
extended beyond wordy demonstrations
In the Island of 81. Chrisopher's the Eman-
cipation system is declared to have worked
"most prosperously." The Gazette of that ISL
and makes a declaration to this effect after an
experiment of three months had been made,
and 'ngratulates the Island on its present state.
In the Island Of Grenada, on the other hand,
there appeart have been serious disturbances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31
ALEXANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, deer 81, 1884.

No Southern Mail was received here on Mon
day highland yesterday there was no news
paper mail north OF Baltimore. The progress
of the mails, doubtless, has every where been
imneded by the late very heavy fall OF snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

To day is set apart by the Senate and House
of Representatives for public honors to the me-
mory of LA FAYETTE. No legislative business
will be transacted The Grafton will be deliver
ed at l O'Clock, in the Hall of the House OF
Representatives by John Quincy Adams La
dies will be admitted to the privileged seats on
the floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

We do not understand the National Gazeue
as advising or recommending immediate harsh
or warlike measures against France, in conse-
quence of the delay that has occurred in fulhll
ing the terms of The late Treaty with that KING
dom. We rather considerihat journal as strlv-
ing to unite public sentiment as to the entire
business Of the American cause, when the time
for action, on our part, shall arrive; and as
maintaining now, that our opponent in the con-
troversy is continually departing from that line
of conduct which should excite pacific sentl-
ments on the part of the people of this country
Perhaps the National Gazette is not charitable
enough in its estimate of the views and feelings
oftbe French nation; but that is a mere matter
of opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

A WORD or ADvcE.-As this Gazette is taken
by large number of merchants, and is proba
bly, read by many young men in counting hous-
es and stores, we shall take occasion to give
them hint that may be of service to them in
future ife when they enter into business for
themselves. In looking over your balance sheet
at the end of the year, to see how your affairs
look, never forget that large deductions are 10
be made from one side Of the account for bad
and doubtful debts. and for possible losses from
other causes. The amounts you appear to owe
are as certain and fixed as fate, whilst the
amounts that are due to you may one fourth be
lost Keep this in mind in reguatingyour expen-
ditures, and do not fater yourselves into the be-
lief 'hat as great deductions may be made on one
side as the other.-PhiL Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-31

The -nvirons of Paris have lately been Inc
theatre of singular assassination, oil winch
the following are some of the pa tlculars:
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer., 1834-12-10

A change of five or six votes in Kent
county, Del. would have election Jack
son members of assembly, and would
have enabled that party to have elected
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

Unanimous ceJs'Te.-on Friday last, in the
Senate Of the United States, after long debate,
the following resolution, offered by the Post
Office Committee in connexion with their re-
port, was unanimously adopted Every Sena-
tor present teven Isaac Hid voted for the re-
solution. We quote the proceedings:
The question was then taken on agree
ing to the first resolution reported by the
COMMITTEE in the words following:
"Resolred, That ii is proved and admit
ted that large sums Of money have hecn
borrowed at different Banks, by the Post
master General, in order TO make up the
deficiency IN the means of carrying on the
business of the Post Office Department,
without authority given by any law Of
Congress; and that, as Congress alone
possesses the power TO borrow money on
the credit Of the United States, all such
contracts for loans by The Postmaster
General are illegal and void"
And decided as follows:
fEAS-Aiessrs. Benton, Bib, Black
Brown, Calhoun, Chambers. CLAY: CLAY.
ton, Ewing, Forsyth. Frelinghuy sen
Grundy, Hendricks, Hill, Kane, Kent,
King, Of Ala, King of Geo, Knight. Linn
Mangum, Moore. Naudain, Poindexter'
Porter, Prentiss, Preston. Robbins. Rob
lnson, Shepiey, Sllshee. Smith, Southland
oPrague;; Swift. Tomllnson, Tyler, Wag,
gama1; Webster, White, Wright-4t.
| NAYS-None.
80 the resolution was unanimously a.
greed TO.
Mr. WEBSTER congratulated the
Senate on the unanimity with which the
vote had been given upon this proposition
lie now, according 10 notice, moved to
lay the remaining resolutions on the la
bic; which motion was agreed 10.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03
rCrrE~rr cr Y7rT.Sy-

! Ar a numerous aud highly respectable meet
| ing of the citizens Of Martnsburg, convened a
| the hotel Of Mr.. John MeCleary, on Saturday
evening the 23th ult., for !he patriotic purpose
Of celebrating the coming anniversary Of Anne
rican Independence, MI. WIN. ALBuRTIs was
| called TO the Chair, and MIR. Edmund Barton
appointed Secretary; whereupon the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted;
ResolUed, That Capt. Peter Gardner, VIM.
Brown, Philip Sheets, John McCleary, John
Bllmirc and Daniel Miller, be appointed com
mittec 10 make the necessary arrangements for
celebrating the day
ResoiUed, That John II. Blondcll, VIM. Al
burtis, w. l.. Wilcox, VIM. Faris, Philip Pen
dleton and Edmund Barton, be appointed com
mitee to prepare suitable toasts for the occasion.
Reso'eed, that Anthony S, Chambers and Ad-
am Young be appointed committee to wait on
Capt Mathew Ransom, for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning permission to celebrate our National In
dependence in his Greve.
Resoit,cd, That Col VIM. Gregory be appoint
cd Chief Marshal Of the day, and VIM. Albur
It's and David II. Strothcr, Deputy MarshaIs
Resolved, That MIR. Philip Pendleton be re-
questcd 10 read the Declaration Of Independence,
and DR. VIM. Faris to deliver an Grafton on the
day of celebration.
Rtsoleed, That the Declaration be read and
the Grafton delivered on the greund.
Eesolued, That the Revolutionary soldiers Of
the county be invited TO attend the celebration
Res0'oed That A. S. Chambers aud VIM
Able be appointed committee To give an invita-
ton to the Martinsbarg Band to attend the cele
bration.
Resolced, That the citizens of the town and
county generally, be requested to join in ccle-
brating the day.
Res0tred That the proceedings Of the meet
ing be sigurd BY the Chairman and Secretary,
and published in each Of the papers Tfinic1 in
this place.
WILLIAM ALBURTIS, CLairman.
EDMUND BARTON, Secretary.
b5.The procession will be formed in the pub
lie square, at 10 o'clock, 4. IL, md proceed
from thence 10 the ground.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

At = meeting q the citizens a Maltinsburg
held IN pursuance q pablo notice, at the Tavern
u }. McCieary, On Friday the 9Th June, for
the purpose Of making ARRANGEMENTS for The cele-
bration Il the anniversary Of American indepcn-
dence, RicHARD mcSBEaRy, Esq. was called 10
the Chair, and 4 =. Spnha,rk appointed Sc
crctary.
On motion, the following resolutions were a
doptcd.
Rcsofcrd, That Il Is expedieni 70 celebrate Tie
approaching anniversary Of American lndcpcn-
dencc.
Eesosred, That Mes5rs Compton and Andcr
son b. a committee u wait on Alex andcr Ste.
phcn, Esq. and request permission 20 hold said
celebration IN his grove near Martinsburg
Resolrcd, That Conrad Hogmire, Edmund r
Hunter, Richard McSherry, James Boyd. 3
hlcCleary and Christian Wolf be appointed ;
committee 90 make the necessary preparation
Tor an entertainment
Resolred, That David ~ Conrad be requested
70 read the Declaration Of Independence, will
such remarks as be may deem arTr)praie to th'
occasion.
RG0sved That Mcssrs Conrad, Faulkner ant
! Sparhawk be committee 20 prepare the reguIa
! tosst5.
| Resoired. That ncssrs. Isaac s. Lauck, !
| Boyd, ). Whann, VIM. Anderson and Doet. II
Kownsar, be a committee 10 invite the ladies' o
Martinsburg, aud Of the county Of Berkeley, 4
favor the celebration with their presence.
Ecso'red, That the Martinsburg Band be in
yited By the committee of arrangements TO atten,
and Join in the celebration.
| ResOiaed, That Messrs. + S. Lauck, c. Hog
mire and +. =. Hunter be appoiated marshal
| Of the day.
! ResOlred That the proceedings of this meefips
! be published in the newspapers of Maftjnsbnrg
The committee appointed 10 wait on Mr. Ste
phen, reported that they had performed thai
duty, and that MIR $. had readily given hi.
consent that the celebration should take place il
his grove.
Whercupon the meeting adjourned.
r. McSHERRY, Chairman
Il. V. SPARHAWK, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

Both Houses Of Congress have passed rcsolu-
tons for the appointment Of joint committee,
10 sit during the recess of Congress, to invcsti-
gate and report upon the affairs of the Post OF
fee Department, 1t seems that the mine Of cor
ruption which has been so successfully opened
by the Senate committee, has not been exhaust
cd. On the contrary, the disclosures already
made indicate that other abuses are yet behind
the curtain. worthy of being dragged to the
light; and that in the denominations Of this den Of
profigacy, as in tho Tartarcan regions, there is
Eeasath the lo,oest depli, a lo,cey dceo
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

cessoF, 70 Justification of b. ara
last term Of his admiuistrasion
TO sec 10 precedent set. wb;eb
perverted in future time: we a., ~
our own account. as well &c a.
country We wish to see n, 80 80
ton set in glory; and we wish ~
conntry benefited in all fine 4
by his pure example! Bat ,bi. -.
if any error should be Committed '.l
principle, even from the bes, &c
If any authority should be as.,,sn. ~
does not fairly belong 10 him. !. y
any doubtful power should le ers,, =
ron any delicate branch o tie Crn.,.s
His high popularity would oplr ~ "
more current.
One Of the highest powers whi,b 80
es TO iheexecutive, is that OF anno ~. a'''
over IFS exercise is accorsinolg ', @
and wisely thrown, the check of s
renee by the Senate. ''
Now, Sir, doubts DO exist whsa.
vacancy in the missions 60 LODI
Paris did not originally occur der;a.
recess of the Senate. Secondly wbss,
the vacancy does not still exist: and AZ, =
/ ly whether il ought aow TO be tiIlsd ~
out consultation with the Senate
II is, then, respectfully asked 81.
il would not be best 10 call The Sena,a
geiher and Law the nominations i'll
ihemP where i the objectiopl Isl
egpense of $4,000? Who cares for i
sum compared with the preservation !
great constitutional principle. The ;or
Uelience 10 The members? They opsb,
be the last to complain, when The n,
is to preserve their rights beyond
reach Of suspicion. 3rd. Tie senate !,
full, a member is wanting in PepnsvL
MIA, one in Tennessee, and, [ beliey.
third in Mississippi. But cannot the :,
cutlye of those States make ,emno,,
appointment.
understand from unquestionabIe
thority, that---has said a maiority
the Senate were prepared to negative !.
nomination which was not made in !
strictest regard to The Senate's rights
To one who has thought SO much
this subject as y on have done, il IS m,
cessary for me to dcvelope all the dct
of my opinions. DO inform ne of
much as You may be at liberty 10 "a
munica,e, and put my mind at ease abe
it, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

adjournment Of Congress In the Sc
PREsToN, the resolution offered by him
for postponins the day of the adjournment
of Congress beyond the 90th inst, was
taken up, and considered, and Monday.
the Nth of July, was inserted in the
blank.
MIR. Preston briefly noticed the great
amount and importance of business vet
before Congress, and particularly the Sc
nate, upon whom questions Of high i'm.
porlance had been lately thrown by the
House, which ought not to be acted on
without consideration; and stated that
there were about two hundred and thirty
bills, of every variety of magnitude and
| Importance, now before the Senate.
| Mr.. CLAY was opposed to any change
of the time by the Senate. and thought il
best 10 refer the subject TO the House OF
Representatives by whom the time Of adj.
Journment was first fixed upon, and on
whom would properly rest the RESPONSE
bllity of cutting short the session, before
all the important business was disposed
Of
Mr.. PoINDExrER was in favor of the
resolution; he thought it best TO atIopt if
and send it TO the House, and thus throw
on them the still higher responsibility Of
refusing to accede to proposition for de
laying the adjournment.
The resolution was further opposed by
Mr., King, and advocated by Messss. Ben.
ton and Chambers; the latter gentleman
urging particularly and warmly the impor.
lance of acting on the affairs fths Dis.
tIict.
MIR. CLAY thought the Senate were
consuming, on this subject, two much Of
the small time remaining, and moved 10
lay the resolution on the table, which
motion revailed.--.4ier. Gae.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

FLOUR.
H0aeard street Flom.-In the early par
of the week parcels for shipment were|
sold from stores at SIS ia; and more rel
Gently including sale or two yesterday
at S. lS3, for fresh inspection. Sales lor
town and bakers use are Of course at a
fraction more. The wagon price ranges,
from s. 10 50 l21 per bbl-much the la,l
ger portion being taken at the formes
rate.
City Mills Flour.-Sales Of several par.
GELS for export have been made in Ina
course of the week, at S. 97l, interest
added, at So so on short credit without
interest, and also at S. so, interest added
These sales have left bat very trihing
quantity in market, which is now he ID
firmly at IS, so, in full.
Susquehanns Flour About 500 bis
have been taken this week at s5,25.
GRAIN.
Wheat-But few parcels are arriving
at market:-We continue to quote the
range Of prices at about CSC a 81 10 for
ordinary TO prime reds; of the latter de-
scription, however, there has been none
in market for some time past.
Corn--At the beginning of the week
there were pretty full supplies at market
and bat few purchasers; prices, conse-
"quently, experienced decline, and sale,
OF yellow were made at 622c. Yesterday
and to day sales of yellow were made al
Csc. For white there has been little OF
no demand-last sales, day or two ago,
were at 62c. The quotation Of 62a63 cts
covers the range of the market for both
sorts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03
To A STEVENSON, Esq.

extracts from Mr. Ritehie's letters. 5ecompa-
hyl9S w. Il. LIS letter to MIR. Stevenson.
! am about to address Won on a subject
winch has caused much speculation a,
mong our friends, and great uneasiness
IN my own bosom speak to YOU as a
Trend, and without the slightest reserve.
ne papers have recently spokep of a
oatch oil appointments, which the presi.
cent is about to make, embracing the two
n'Snest missions TO European courts. and
Tue TWO highest seats in his cabinet
nave conVersed freely with our friend Ste.
Venson upon them; and have this day
communicated to him nv intention -
WIFI wrl'e 10 you, and to lay before you my
own views OF The matter.
we have the utmost confidence in tbe
virtue OF Gen. Jackson. We have nn;
uea That he would arrogate TO himself
ne' pow RS, at the expense of the other
experiments OF the Government His
generous ambition has hecn fully satis6edI
re mas nothing more to ask of his conn.
ny uhan her verdict Of appreciation when
ne lays down the high and diaicult ofI;ce
with which he is entrusted Nc an kno,,,
IT,. ana every candid Individual admits ~
we oeiieve that the course he may pur.
sue WIZ be with single eye 10 the nub.
lie interests. But while we dismiss al
aaPprehensions that he will desippedlv
buse his authority, we wish. At he go
time that he should do no act ,vb;cb 49,,
be plead hereafter, b, an unworthy snc
%Poitmar&cd Tune H. 1874 rz,y.,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03
COMMISSIONERS OFrIeE !

r,, Martinsburg, July Sd, 1884
ne parties interested in the above
sun VIM please TO take notice, that will
a y at my Office in Mariinsburg on
FRIDAY the 18th inst, for The purpose Of
proceeding TO make up the report in said
cause when and where they will also at
tehd with any evidence which they may
nave TO offer, and further that the case
wa DC adjourned from day to day there
aI'ef' until said report is made up.
SEAMANS GARARD. Gown
July 8, 1884 Qm.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

\, An appeal was made few days since, in tbe
New York Commercial Advertiser, to The tvnc.
founders OF that city for donations Of printing ma
the colony Of Liberia. The apneal annears 80
nave boenPromptly answered. Within twenty
lour hours, as we perceive by list of liberal do
nations published in the next days paper. there
, "ere contributed several hundred pounds Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03
Hir. Livingston to Mr. Stevenson
Communicated to the Senate in the Pre-
sIdents Message of 18th June. 1881

Communicated to the Senate IN tbe Pro
sldents Message of 18th June. 1854
DEPARTMENT or STArg.
Hdsi'thgton 18th March, 1899. {
ANDREW STEVENSON, Esq.
DIR: am directed by the President N n
form you,coehdentally, that as soon as aG-
wees wees shall be received that the British
government consent to open negotiations
WIN tbs, which are daily expected. il ;s
ms intention TO offer you the place of Min.
ls'eF PienIPotentary to the Court of St
James; and he requests that should This an
Po,G'ment be agreeable TO you, YOU wouIa
ho'd yourself in readiness TO embarl, ~
me course Of the summer :"
=, l congratulate yeu. sir, on this max oc
TIC RESIDENTS confidence, and am. wiIb
great respect your most -obodiept .cr
AMI EDW. LIVINGSTON
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03
IrAwRT..wl.7,

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev
NJ Jamison, Mr. Join Lepy. to Mss.
Margaret. .Mcia,iye. daughter Of Mr. John
Mclntire, all of this place
In Wllllamsport, Oh Wednesday last
by the Rev. j. Bear. Mr.. abraham Vtl,,.
metre to Miss Eii;aJ RusSler, both of
this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-07-03

Poor Business The crew Of The Poto.
mac, at Boston, complain loudly at hav
ing been nearly three weeks in Boston
without being paid Of. The President
having taken the responsibility to dismiss
the u 5 Bank as the public agent. cur
iars must therefore suffer, with every o.
Their class ofcitizens. W Y. Star.