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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

a sktlfm Counterfe,ter arrested The
Mayor OF Philadelphia, after months OF
| the most interchangeable labor, has succeeded
in arresting the most accomplish, coun
terfeiter in the United States He has not
only arrested the principal, but he has ob
ia med the whole apparatus dies, lathe
PR ming press, perfected plates and all
The Mayor has known for xix months
past that this skl(ul ariist-for he is per
haps one Of the most skilful in the world
has been engaged in the execution of a
plate for the purpose of engraving notes
oil the denomination Of ten dollars on the
Bank Of the United States. He kept a
watcbful eye upon his every movement
and arrested him just as his work was
completed and after he had printed about
one hundred notes. He had also al the
time, the paper prepared for an immense
amount oil this description of money We
yesterday called at the office of the Mayor
and examined the whole apparatus, also
several OF the notes.
They are decidedly the best counter
iels, 50 far as engraving is concerned,
even yet executed in the United States
being SO well engraven that had the sig.
b"tu'So cSSh touutCtICftcu VIII cuudi sue
cess, II would have been impossible for
the keenest eye 10 distinguish the genuine
from the forged The Mayor deserves
thanks of the whole community for his
successful and arduous exertions 10 the
arrest of this counterleiter, while we think
IT impossible for the Banking Institutions
adequately to reward him, for had the
culprits not been detected, notes of bis
engraving. no matter upon what Bank
would have passed quite as ready as the
genuine bills
We have seen thousands of counterfeit
bank notes, and we nnhesitatingly say
that this is decidedly the best that ever
came under our notice. Not only are the
beauties OF the genuine plate closely imi
tated, but the most trilling blemish has al
so been counterieited with the most faith
full exactness. Fortunately for the public
and for the Bank of the United States,
the cuiprit was arrested before he had
circulated single note. Ii is The the in
tention of the Mayor to submit the whole
OF the Facts in relation TO this matter to
the public as soon as some important tes-
umony is obtained. - Bickaells Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
From the National Intelligencer,

We subjoiD an extract from the Wash.
ington Correspondence of the Philadelphia
Gazette. We shall see, in time, bow far
the writer's prophecy is fulfilled The
late House Of Representatives so entirely
disregarded the Report of its own Com
mittee, and we have, we confess. so little
hope OF amendment in the House that is
to come, that, unless il pleases Major Bar.
ry to "play out the play" the Reform in
the Post Office, unanimously voted neces-
sary by the Senate, and declared to be ne
cessary by the House Of Representatives,
seems TO be as far off as ever
WAsHISGTos, March s, 1895.
at is now pretty generally understood
that the Post Office Department is TO un
dergo thorough reformation, at least
change, if not publication Mr.. Barry
seems to have been struck as if by an elec
trio shock by the reports Of the commit
tees, and by the disclosures which he has
made, growing out of the investigation.
Since the investigation, MIR. Barry is quite
different man. II is said that, he exam.
ines every subject minutely which is pre-.
sented Tor his approval, leaving no dIscre-
ilonary power in the hands Of his subordi-
mates. Whether this has resulted from a
conviction that his confidence has hereto
fore been misplaced, or a determination TO
inspect and regulate all the important bu.
sness Of the Office himself, am unable TO
say. One thing. however, is generally I'm
derstood, and tina. is, that some men high
10 the Department will be removed, aud
this would have been effected before this
but for some facts which are sub jutlice.-
Major Barry is determined to take COL
Crockett's advice, and then " go ahead" "
! do not pretend to say that any Of the SUI
bordlnates OF the Department have been
detected in malfeasance in office; but Mr.
Barry is resolved that the department shall
not be an electioneering machine for MIR
Van Buren, or any one else"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

Or The Editor having returned to his desk,
begs leave to return his thanks to.the pat rons Of
the Gazette for their continued support and en-
enlargement & TO ask their indulgence for week
or two, until he can accustom himself to his la.
bors, or rather find time to labor for their graft
fcation.
He is sure that his patrons will lament, as he
does the loss Of the servi ices Of the gentleman
who has filled his place, during his absence, and
he fatters himself that the columns Of the Ga
zette during the past three or four months fur.
nish the assurance that he can be very well spa.
red from his editorial post another winter. (sec
Candidates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
Compliment 10 Mr.. Clqy.-In the cour

Compliment 10 Mr.. Ciqy.-In the course
OF the debate in the Senate on Saturday
las. relative 10 the establishment of branch
es of the United States mint, MIR Clay on
moving for branch al Louisville, took
occasion 10 complain that Kentucky had
no monument Of the favor of the general
government MIR. Waggaman replied by
the following happy compliment, which
was Of course unanswerable
"Does the gentleman mean what be
says. when he wishes for branch of the
mint in Kentucky, where they have mel
ther gold. silver. or copper to coin, and
still less would he want it for monument
OF the munlicence of the general govern
ment? Kentucky already possesses with
IN her limits. what every state 10 the Uni
on would be pioud to have within their Ii
mlts, monument magnificent and indie.
structible in itself, and of imperishable re
nown. IN the splendid talents and untiripg
patriotism Of the honorable Senator"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

COLLEGE FOR LADIEs.-The Kentucky Ieo;s.
azure has conferred upon Messrs. Van Doreas.
Institution for Young ladies in Lexinrton' The
chartered rights and standing of College, by the
LADIES. ~" aouNe
by the power granted 10 the Board ,e,r.
ices and the Faculty Of the College, we ~ rus
stand from the Daily Reporter, ia, W !. enaer'
ana the honorary degree ofM. p 7 1n,Piomai
q Polite L'te.Gtre) vii! be con ~ s1d'slress
cnose young ladies who complete the nrcscr %po
be conferred upo1 aad that the
our country; and also. thai The bn iad les in
o. OF. "a. "a lMtstress Of Music, add NJ @ H
r reSs o. .nsucf,on may be conferred h 'r ny;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
WHEELING. March 6.


F'isE. On Tuesday night last. about 10 o'clock
fire broke out ia the store room Of MIR. r. X
O'Eerrall, corner Of Main-strect and Market al !
ley which, rapidly communicating 70 Mr. Hamii-
ton Polloek'k boot and shoe store adjoining, and
under the same roof, entirely destroy ed the bull
ding, there being only portion Of the north and
west walls standing.
As the Gre progressed, great fears were enter
tanned for the safety of the row Of buildings on
the south side Of Market alley, occupied by g.
w. Wilson as dry good store, by Mr.. y. b.
Curtis rs a warehouse, and by private family.
They were repeatedly on fire /; but By the free
use Of the engines and hose, they sustained no
other damage than the loss Of doors and window
shutters, and frames. MIR. Wilson's loss, arising
from the sudden removal Of his large stock Of
goods, some ofwhich were stolen, is coasidera-
bic.
The wind blew freshly from the north, which
prevented the fire from extending in that direc-
tion, though the gable end ofthe frame building
adjoining, occupied by Mrs. Simms was slightly
injured.
The fire originated from accident, and was
first discovered by gentleman passing. He saw
through the cash over the door light too lumi-
nous for a candle. Stopping to listen a moment,
he heard the cracking Of FIRE, gave the alarm,
and broke open the door The room was envei
oped in flames, not article Of any kind could
be sayed
MIR O'Ferrall's insurance was 5000 MIR.
Wilson's $4,000; MIR. Pollock's 1880; the
house consumed belonged to Mr.. William Cha
pine whose insurance was also, s 1900; in each
case sufficient, or nearly So to cover the loss
Mr.. Pollock's goods were mostly saved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

adjournment of the Legislature. - II he
Legislature of Virginia. adjourned on
Thursday last after session of one hun
dred and two days. Nc. Richie has
written their epitsph and prayed for deliv
erance from such another; but he should
know ere this, that when the people OF
Virginia put the seal of their indignation
upon intrigue and political corruption the
stamp is indelible We beg leave TO as
sure him, that he will again hear the song
oil the backwoodsman, with which he was
SO much amused, (ior he is the best na,n.
red man living) one verse Of which runs.
somewhat thus TO favorite Virginia air.
Massa Richie dey next week try,
Backwoodsman he stand close by,
he say Oh Tommy. you must die
because t'nk you print de lie
so clare de Kitchen Srcn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL

1t is with great regret that we announce TO
our readers the rejection Of the bill for the ben
eft Of ihio great work by the Legislature Of vir-
ginia. After the bill had been once rejected by
the House Of Delegates, it was reconsidercd and
passed by very gratifying vote, and sent to
the Senate for concurrence. 1t did not come up
in this body until near the close of the session,
when several fricds Of the measure having left
Richmond, ii was Unexpectedly defeated by one
vote.
Ga the other hand we note with great pleasure
the now liberal policy of our sister State Mary.
land, whose timely and valuable assistance will
most probably complete the Canal to Cumber-
land.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
N cErS Il.

THE annual meeting of the Berkeley
and Jefferson Sabbath School Union, will
ne held in Shepherdstown, on the first
Wednesday IN 4Fril, at II O'Clock A. NJ.
itls hoped that each School connected
with the Union. will be represented, as
business OF Importance will be LAID before
the meeting. Each school is required to
make ont report Of lis condition. To be
read before the meeting. II there are any
other schools within the bounds of This
nh'on. who desire connexion with il.
'hey are cordially invited TO send dele.
gate TO this meeting.
CHARLES HARPER.
Corresp. See,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
MARRIED,

In Morgan County, on Thursday last,
by the Rev. w p. c. Johnson, NJ. Hex
ehiah Johnson, 10 Miss Margaret fun Butt
In Berkeley County, on The same da,
by the same, Mr.. Israel Winning 10 Miss
Melinda Castle.
On Thursday the 5th inst. by the Rev
Mr.. Woodbridge, Mr.. WILLIAM Kerney To
Miss Julia finn daughter of MIR. Samuel
Chenowith, all of this county.
On Thursday the 18th inst. by the
same, Mr., jefferson Bautdin to Miss Mar.
garet. daughter of the late VIM. Donald.
son, all of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

A most laughable circumstance occurred in the
senate chamber Of the United States, on SATURDAY
inc 18Th ut, during the time of ballotng for
printer. Doctor Linn Of Missouri. in the
heat OF the engagement instead of his baIInt
deposited check for $500, which he had iust
received from the SERGEANT at arms! A circnm.
stance almost as laughable occurred in this civ n
lew years since. In holly contested election a
Jealous partizan marched boldly up 10 the ballot.
oo6 arc deposited bank notice, he had received
ashort time previous from the "ruuner, ;, with
with as much complaceny as if it were 10 dec;da
the fate OF parties --Ffed Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

Reside said be carried the mail from Ha-
gerssown to McConnelsburg FOR forty or
forty-on dollars,l forget which" This
was about two years ago.
Silas Harry doc. $50 testiies that he
had conversation with Reside on the
subject, and says, I" a short time after the
contract was taken, he told me he had
taken the contract at forty dollars. I ask.
ed him how it was he could carry the
mail for that price. He told me he would
carry il for nothing sooner than miss it.
BY having stock on that line, he would
have feeder for his great line from
Chambersburg TO Pi,tsburg, in which he
was then or about TO be engaged"
This evidence puts the matter beyond a
doubt, if any doubt could have existed on
a bare inspection Of the face OF the paper,
that the statement Of mistake on which
the Postmaster General raised the allow
aace 10 James Reside on this route from
forty dollars year TO one thousand four
hundred dollars year, was sheer fab
rication got up for the purpose. So, also,
the representation of o. b Brown. the
chief clerk, "that there was no other bid y
when the records of the department show
tudk tnStO WNtS OLA OthCI Dtuo On tudt
route,
This latter error the Postmaster General
admits in his letter above set forth, and
he says that "immediateIy upon this dis
covery, the contractor was notified tina,
that the whole matter would be re-exam
ined, and such reduction made from the
pay Of this route, from the commencement
of the contract, as 10 bring the compen.
sation 10 the amount at which it would
have been fixed when he was permitted
10 correct the error, had the other bids
been examined at the same time"
1t does not appear, however, that this
matter has been re-examined, and the
money thus improperly applied TO the use
OF this contractor, or any part Of it, re.
claimed. In the account Of James Reside
made out for this committee by the depart
ment, and received on the 9Th day of No,
vembcr, 1884, we find the credits for
transportation on this route as follows
-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

RED from Bedford, by Somerset and Mount
Pleasant, 10 Piusburg. This continued
to be so carried daily until the fab Of 1888,
when that also ceased as daily mail, and
was carried no more than every other
day. (See doc. 81, IS, Sc and 81
ITO be continued
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
8 T ocK ron sA,v

sc sba.' subscriber Glber has a number Of e0.
sa1l, oaeep, Cattle and Colts, which bs n ,,;',
senaat private sale. Persons S;sh ne VIII
iyaIt stock of that descript;"n '.; 10
wen wen 70 call and examine them hoe, WIZ DO
r u',aslos elsewhere, as they All ano Pur-
dating terms. '''' on accommo
March 10, 1855, oNALD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

A NEW BUsISEss.--A vessel sailed a few
days since from Boston, having on board six Br.
ush panpers, taken from the house Of industry
there, TO be returned to the port in the provin,
ces whence they came. A Boston paper saws.
that many other imported Migrants have been, or
will be returned in like manner. We trust that
the precedent thus established, will be followed
throughout the country: otherwise the improved
facilities OF transportation across the ocean will
make the United States convenient Botany
Bay for all the nations of Europe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

A person by the name of Adrian adyertises
himself as magician, just arrived in the CITY -
I" Beware Of counterleits, for such are abroad >,
The magician, we know. is in Washington at this
moment, engaged in arranging grand scene Of
enchantment slight OF hand and pow WOW, for an
exhibition in Baltimore in May next. If tickets
OF admission are TO be purchased let the public
see the real thing.--N. Y Star. r"'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

Dc A correspondence was handed to US at an
Conrad Esq, and number Of gentlemen invi
ting him to be candidate for the legislature.--
We will lay it before our readers next week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

iKGiNlA, Berkeley County TO wit !:
March term, lSS5.-The FOLLOWING
named persons are appointed Com'rs 10
superlntend the ensuing elect;on 70 h.
neid Tor the county of Berkeley !.
AT the Court House in Marlinshnyr NJ.
NEW hans0n: William Gregory, Conrad
Rosmlre' Peter Gardner and William G
n M;n a. Gerardsiown, Dugal Campbell
p W,l'am Maslin, Ebenezer Coe, Thomas
massel' and John Lamon; at Back CresI,
Michael y Rooney, Robert v. Srodc
Henry Everhart. ' -'n ,'oeli. and
Nopv .-Teste.
March 10, 1855 "ii L. c. G.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

The Alexandria Gazette, says: We observe
that one of the Northern papers calls sIr Ben
ton the :" Humbug 1hunderer of the American
Senate" Entirely appropriate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

9. The ensuing
.easoD, which has
commenced and
TO close lst of Ju-
~ at my stable ,
naar Da..ti
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

received letter from the department.
dated the 22d November. 1888, stating
that they had given permission TO the con-
tractor to carry the mail on horseback,
occasionally; after the receipt OF this let
ter the mail was. for short time, carried
sometimes on horseback and sometimes 10
stages; then it was carried entirely on
horseback, and continued till ceased TO
act 10 the following April, no mail coming
by the stages which still continued to
rum
And Watson, says, about harvest last,
say in July, saw boy on hoscback,
who told me he was carrying the mail"
and John Siders testifies (See Doc. 81, J
that he commenced carrying the mail on
horseback on this route on the LIST Novem
her. 1888, and that IL has continued to be
so carried, except for a few trips down to
the present time. ~
Through the various prctexts and pre-
fences above examined and exposed, there
has been paid over TO James Reside OF
the public moneys belonging to the Gene
raj Post Office down to the LIST of July,
1884, inclusive. upon that route, 1892,
dollars for which no service whatever has
been rendered The bid of Reside was
TO carry the mail at 90 dollars year,
tri weekly in four horse post coaches, or
daily at 90 dollars year. He carried IL
daily from the LIST Of January 1882, to
the lst of December, 1888, and allowing
him one months pay for discontinuance
would make it two years at 90 dollars a
year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
DESCRIPTION.

Zinganee is a dark bay, with black legs
name and tail. He is IS hands three inch
es high, of fine bone and great muscular
power.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
Jonn R;s.r1arfls-

Race Hore - Stallion and remarkable
stand sc VIII
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19

IIme-ist heat. I'm Ass Cd, I'm Ais
81; Ion sos This was the quickest second
mule heat ever run in America, and exact.
~ equal to Timoleon's celebrated Isl heat.
done in I'm AIS.
Fairfield Spring Meetinr-Jockeu Glib
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26
RhOale.aslsashsI
Election.
/" We haze met the
enemy and they
are OMrs.'
The old "Bald Ea-
gle" metamOrphOs-
ed into a Turkey
Buzzard; the 'SOr-
rel Pony entirely
used up-defunct i'm
the abstract.

Sufficient returns have been received to place the
success of the Democratic ticket for Representatives
in the Gath Congress, beyond a doubt The Bald
Eage-the red dragon and forked lightning orator is
turned out, and wno longer ms-represent this State
in Congress The Sorrel Poney-notwithstanding
his Burmese Missionary speech, and his subsequent
tour through He'll Born woods-notwlthstandng all
HIS 4" Religion" and all HIS deceny"-had
been handsomely beaten, and that too in direct OPP
position to the well-kn"wn pleasure of the wrang-
ling and gasconadng CASHIER and of the arisocra-
cy generally. Strange the PEOPLE will act so.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26

The thriving condition of Bangor, Maine, may
be Judged of by the fact, that there ten blocks of
brick buildings averaging each six tenements to n
block-foundations for IL more, exclusive of nearly
ms many brick stores.-At tbs whares the other dav.
there were counted briggs 40 schooners aud sloops
NeD- Brunswick Suffrers.-The committee on
this subject report that they have received in behalf
of the sufferers by the lure tornado, $1,000, of which
they have appropriated $500 TO Piscataway, and the
remaining S3504 to New Brunswick.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26
Court Of Probate. Newport august 8 1886.

Court Of Probate, Newport Aagust 1885.
VuNHE administrators final account the Estate OF Thomas
G Hazard late of Newport feoman decd. was present
ed or settlement and allowance Ii ordered that the same be
received and the consideration thereof be referred Court
of Probate be holden the House in Newport the
first Monday IN September uext at o'clock A. and that
previous notice be gwen by publishing copy fhs order three
several tunes in the r. l. Republican for all persons indebted
appear said time and place, and be heard.
true Copy Witness, b. b ROWLAND, PROVE Cierk.
August, B. 3w.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26
Court Of Probate, Nemport August 3, 1885.

CUHV CJ TF0O0te, NtHPUTt HHgUSt d, ZOO.
liz administration the OF Cynthia Free
body, late of Newport, coloed woman decd, pre-
sen,cd for settlement and order of distribution of the bal
ordered that the be received and the consd-
thereof be referred Court of Probate be holden
the State House in Newport. the first Monday September
next 9 o'clock A. NJ and that previous be given by
publishing copy this order three several times the EhOde-
Island Republican, for all persons indebted appear said time
and place, and be heard. true copy, Witness;
b. b. ROWLAND Probate Clerk.
August IL, 3w.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26

Respectfully informs his f fiends'S' the public
Nhat he will continue the business Of Apohecary Drug
gs at the store aely occupied by his father, No las
Thamesst From experience of 10 years in this business
he he shall be able give who
favor him with their custom.
Personal attention given Physicians prescrpuonsmed
cine any hour of the nghmedcne chests put up usual
Aug. Of
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26
WHT7NEY'S GROUP g. WHOOPING
COUGH COPDTfI

TpNIiIS medicine has been extensively and successfully used
for years and offered the public with the
fullest condenc that its virtues will be highly appreciated
the oiner used Prepared by Charles Dyer at No 3S
Weybosse street Providence X. l. and for sale by
Oct 10 If VIM. b. RIDER.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-26
FURNITURE!-CgIAlRS! !!

INfIE Subscribers offer for sale their Ware Room in
Churchsreet general of Cabinet Furniture
among which may be found much please whether selected
for utility for fashions sake. Also variety of Chairs
ting of Cane, Rush. Woodseats.-Haf Decentralization
Maple-Fancy 4 Windsor-and other sounding of a
quality second to market All which will be sold
dog cheap for less than cost but fair prices for
protsPurchasers invited examine for them
selves. u y. B. Furniture made o order usual.
May 18th 1885. w A. ~ ID. NJ COGGESHALL.