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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-29
MEADvlLLE, Pa, Aue. 1.

singular LEAN OF a H0TSe.-On
Wednesday last, an individual having
occasion to visit aneighbor, on alight-
ing made his horse fas. to the fence in
the neighborhood Of bee hive. A
few moments after, the attention of the
person was attracted by the uneasiness
Of his horse who was discovered to be
totally covered with bees, he made an
attempt TO iberate the poor animal but
met with such warm reception from
the bees that he was obliged to desist,
after having been most severely s'ung.
Another individual then procured a
blanket, in which anvelopiag himself he
succeeded in liberating the horse which
by this time was so stung as to be
scarcely able 10 move and died within
a few hours. The horse when hitch.
ed was somewhat warm and the stimuli
taneous attack Of the bees, was caused
doubtless by the eflluvia arising from
the beast. Bees have great antipathy
to any thing of an unpleasant smell, &
frequently desert their hives, on the
account of the existence Of offensive
substances in the neighborhood. The
occurrence above mentioned took place
in the eastern part of the county
Crawford Messenger.
A meeting Of Store keepers was held
at Charleston, South Carolina, at
which pledge was adopted not to
purchase from, or traffic directly or in
directly, with any Abolilionist. A
similar course was recommended to all
the merchants Of the South.
81 thought you were going to come
the club room. "No," replied Ned,
III have got here first at last" 81 am
glad Of that" says he, "for you were
always behind be- fore"
New system of Jurisprudence. The
following mode of dispensing justice
must be singnIarly convenient. 1t pre-
cludes the necessity of introducing any
evidence on the part of the Govern
ment, and must save great deal Of
time and expense. fla man is inno.
cent-let him proOe it.! What can be
more simple
The Leipsic Gazette contains res
port OF 20 trials of persons in 1884,
accused ofincendiarism, in the king@
dom of Saxony. Among others is the
following :-The farmer S., at
Wendisch Lieppe, was suspected of
having wilfuly set fire to his barn, and
condemned to be imprisoned in a
House OF Correction until he should
prove his innocence with this reserve,
that the imprisonment could not ex-
coed 10 years. The tailor o., at
Brock witz, was also suspected of hav.
ing wiIfully set ERE to- houses that
were burnt down in that place and con.
demned to be imprisoned in a House
of Correction until he had exonerated
himself from suspicion, nevertheless,
the incarceration not TO exceed the pc"
Rod of $ years. Two other cases OF
the same kind are in the report.
The Eastport (Maine) Advertiser,
in speaking of the way they do things
down East, says:-"We have Just re.
ceived an account of marriage that
took place in this county, with the fol-
lowing note attached to it: Published
at ten A. NJ. married at four p. M. and
had an heir at nine the same evening,
weighing t,oenty too pounds" Beat
this who cap."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-29
BOSTON SILK COMPANY.

silk bids fair at no distant day to be-
come one of the great staples of the coun.
try. We have no doubt the time will
tirely supercede the use of calico. The
Boston Silk Company recently purchased
28o acres of land at SIS 900 on the Lo-
well Rail Road--and preparations are
making to carry on the business on an
extensive scale. IfJudiciously managed
the investment cannot fail to prove a lu-
crative one to the Stockholders.-IB.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-29

T An extensive fire occurred at New
ark. N. j. on the 18th inst.-12 or is
buildings were destroyed--among the rest
the Court House and Jail.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-29

A town meeting was held in Canaan,
inthe county of Grafton, New Hampshire,
on the 3lst ult., at which vote passed
for the removal of the Noyes Academy,
at which black and white persons are
promiscuously received. committee
was appointed to carry the vote into exc
eution. On Monday of last week the
committee, with other inhabitants of the
town and neighboring towns, to the num-
: Der Of about 800. assembled, with from
ninety to hundred yoke of oxen, and re-
moved the academy TO distance of a.
bout half a mile, and left it in the midst OF
swamp.
% We copy the following account Of a
truly melancholy disaster, from the Wis
mington IN. CO. Press, ofthe l4th inst.
Melancholy Disaster.-We have to
record one of The mos, melancholy and
distressing events that ever occurred in
our vicinity. On Saturday last, the 9th
inst. between two and three O'Clock,
P. M. Col. Dozier, his wife, and his
family of ten children, the Rev. Nm.
Hankias, bis wife and Two children, the
daughter of MIR. Miles Potter, Miss
Harriet Hankins, sister Of the Sheriff
OF Brunswick County, and a negro girl
belonging to Col. Dosisr, were in a
sail-boat, on a party Of pleasure, bound
from the neighborhood of SmiIhville,
10 the Banks. When in The mouth Of
Elizabeth river, in giving the sail the
boat was upset. Col. Dozier and wife,
and seven children, the Rev. Mr.. Han.
kins, the daughter of Mr.. Potter, and
the negro girl, we're all drowned, max
ing twelve in number. The remainder
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-29

were saved, viz: Mrs. Hankins and
two children, Miss II. Hankins, and
three Of Col. Dozier's little boys.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
TDe cite:
mAnrxM sDuRG. "a.
THURSDAY, MARCH ae, 1885.


1t will be perceived by the extracts which we
hay chic pleasure to lay before our readers this
week, that the pacific and friendly relations
which this country has borne towards the French
nation, since our national existence, are in fair
way to be restored, without any compromise OF
the interest or honor Of either. The proud tone
Of defiance which France was driven to assume
by the unwise ssage of the President al The
opening Of Congress, has yielded to adisposition
10 render to US our just dues = which never could
have been done consistently with French honor
and chiyalry, while the menace Of our Govern
ment implied in the message, was left as MIR
ror of the sentiments and views of the American
nation. The change in the views of every de-
partment of the government was Immediately
caused, by the action ofthe Senate Of the United
States on the suhject--by the able and man
", but calm, dspassionate, and dignifed report
of HENRY CLAY who on this, as on former
occasions, was the presiding genius Of the glors
and honor Of his country, when she stood upon
the brink Of desolation and misery.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE

nrWe arc authorized to announce
Capt. LEVI HENsHAw, as Candidate
to represent this county in the next
House Of Delegates.
To the Editor Of the Martinsbvg Gazette
SIR: You are authorized by the under.
signed, to announce WILLIAM MAsIIs,
ESQ. as suitable candidate for seat in
the next House Of Delegates.
Frederick Ramer, James Cox, Benjamin
Swingle, Solomon Weidman, Henry Bowcrsjr
Jacob Holt, George McKewn, john Cain, Geo
vanaker, Richard d. Seaman, James B. Russell
James w. Cray, John Manor. John Bowen,
Abraham Barrow, John Smith Hughes, Samuel
Manor, Caleb Manor, Thomas S. Page, Thomas
Thornburg, Isaac Meyer, John Throckmcrton.
John McKewn. Warner McKewn, William
Bowers, John Griffith, VIM. G. Morgan, Isaac
Housewof.h, Adam Bowers, John Gray.
g. EDMUND P. HUNTER, is again
candidate to represent the County Of
Berkeley in the Legislatureof Virginia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
NOTICE

THE annual meeting of the Berkeley
and Jefferson Sabbath School Union, will
he me-. in Shepherdstown, on the frt
lteaac,,,., in I'll FL at II O'Clock A. ~
It's hoped that ear@ School c."nnec'su
with the Union. will be represented, |"
business Of importance will be laid before
the meeting. Each school is required 10
make out report Of its condition. TO be
read before the meeting. II there are any
other schools within the bounds of this
union, who desire connexion with i,
they are cordially invited to send dsia-
gate to this meeting.
CHARLES HARPER.
CoiYesp. SEC
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

of an equality Of votes between the candi'
dates; and the officer highest 10 rank pre-
sent, not himself candi late. the casting
vote in elections Of field officers FRO
vides that hereafter there shalt be but two
company musters, one 10 April, the other
in October; and regimenial muster 10
be 10 April or May. The Battalion mus
,ers abolished; the times Of the musters TO
be fixed by the Regimentsi Courts OF En-.
auiry or boards Of officers or upon failure
by the commandment of the Regiment. AL
lows ten per cent commission TO the col
Iectors OF militia Gnes for their collection.
When companies Of Infantry OF the line
fail for two different times in succession to
meet and hold elections Of officers, the act
authorizes the commanding officer OF the
Regiment with advice Of the Lieutenant.
Colonel and Major, il suehi there be. TO
recommend some person 10 iiil the yacan'
cy, and commissions TO issue accordingly
designations Of officers of Cavalry or Ar.
tillery not to be legal. unless made to The
Governor, or to the officer commanding
The Infantry Regiment to which the SAID
officers may dc ,attached.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

10 The vote. Eel ms kaow and show what,
and who. we are. | am in she American
Senate. Let Us see how this question shall
be here decided am 10 that body winch
At this moment, is behind no assembly Of
men on earth, in the confidence and afiec
ion Of the true lovers OF liberty: SIR, have
on this occasion something Of the feeling
would 10 God bad something OF the 'al-
cnt-of the great Roman orator, when nc
cried out in The midst Of the Senate. on 2
matter involving tie safety and liberty o.
Rome. LET every mans opinion be wr't
ten on his lorehead'-' Sit deniq,te IA jronle
m,iuscupjqus quid de republics sent'a'r
To the vote then, sir, TO The vole' anu
lei rs see the roll of those. who are READY
to register their names IN favor OIL 'h's
first direct attempt 10 besiow unlimited
political and military power"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

The President it is said is extreme.
ly incensed" with Judge Whites course
ON Mr.. Calhoun's patronage bill. =" He
tells his friends that the Judge is losing
his wits-that he is permitting his
name 20 be used as dividing qcatch.
'oord by the enemies Of the Admins
tratlon, and swears he will not BIO legis
lated out Of his Preroeative! This
means that he will veto the four years'
bill lift should reach him. Let him
do it. Nobody expected better things
The Stewart dynasty however, is not
10 last forcvcr.-Richmond Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.

In consequence ofthe absence of the Editor du-
ring the winter, and of the fact. that the num-
bers OF this valuable and interesting work were
delivered 10 him in person, and not sent to the
office, lit has not received in the Gazette, that
attention ard commentator which are richly
due to the enterprise, energy, interest and abil
ity which have been combined in its publication
II was the first important literary Journal un.
dertaken upon proper scale in Virginia, and
the published numbers exhibit conclusive evil
dcnce, that the Old Dominion is not barren of
subjects Of great scientific and literary interest,
or OF genius and talent to preserve aud adorn
them; while its rapidly extending circulation,
prove that it is destined to occupy high place
among its contemporaries.
Having loaned tbs late numbers to friend we
shall delay a notice oftheir contents for a week
or two, and be content with saying that the work
possesses apeculiar interest for, and richly mer
its the patronage of Virginians. In forming and
improving the taste Of young persons, it possess
es great value as family paper; and we trust
the advantages itpresents will ensure its success.
II is published monthly, in very neat pamph-
form, at 5per annum, and the numbers prcser-
we'd and bound, will coastisuic highly interest
ing volume.
We hope there is sufficient literary taste and
spirit among many of our re aders 10 induce them
to patronize tho work, and if there is not they
sould be instilled into the rising generation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

THE THEATV.--MR. CLAY's REPoRr.-Tae
Report of MIR. Clay, from the committee Of For.
cien relations Of the Senate, on the question
" til France, first reached France by the way
Of England; and the arrival Of the Francis l.,
conveying the unanimous vote of the Senate
sanctionine that report, was most opportGnc, and
produced at ouce the hapgiest influence in favor
OF tbs bill of indemnity. The general aspect Of
the question was Immediately changed To
quote the language of the Courier's correspond
ent, "neiiher war nor outraged dignity, nor
danger TO our commercial relations, is longer
thought OF, Attention Is entirely directed TO-
wards the fair amount of claims" On the 3lst
of January, M. dc Rigny proposed that the Cham
befs should proceed to consider the project Of the
law en- Monday the I'd OF Februcry. But Thurs
day. the b;h, was ultimately fixed for the pre-
llmi nary discussion. Ii was accordingly taken
upon the last mentioned day, and referred to a
committee consisting Of one from each Of the
nine Btuedur.
1t is stated that six OF this committee arc in ia.
vor of the law. The following is a list of the
committee, and the views they entertain OF the
treaty, according to the authority just cited LIST
bureau-M. Cameron, Minstcrialist, favorable
10 the law. NJ Maynard, Ministerialist, the
same Mr. Delessert was one OF the majority of
the last commission, which was in favor of the
indemnity Of twenty five millions, but he now
declares he is of very different opinion, and that
he will reouirt further documents. Mr.. Dumon,
Ministerialist, and fayorao't. Mr.. Ducos re.
Gaires more documents. Mr.. Duiare, ohoosea
10 the PROJECT, also requires more diplomatic in.
formation. Mr.. Croissani, favorable. NJ Fleu.
ry de Chabeaon, formerly Secretary to the Ca.
bnet OF Napoleon favorable to the project and
NJ. de Rcmusat, the contrary. 1t is The duty Of
this committee TO examine the whole case and
make circumstantial report-a duty upon The
discharge OF which iaey entered on the 9Th
Mai Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

nF MISS. CARRS SCHOOL, will
w commence on the LIST Monday in
April. The terms are,--for GEOGRAPHY,
GRAMMAR. HIsToRY, ARITHMETIC. and tho
minor branches of an English Education,
Sl0.-If PHILOSOPHY. RHETORIC. s. CHEM
IsTRY. be required. an additional charge
of IS. will be made. FRENcH, IS.
Parents are requested. when entering
child. to specify what particular branches,
they wish them TO study.
Mar,insb urg. March 90. 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
THE THREE MILLIONS.

| or all the assumptions, usurpations, and abuses
of power, which have so much alarmed the
friends of constitutional liberty, within the last
! few years-none have been more ingeniously and
covertly attempted, or more sigually exposed
and defeated, than the proposition TO place in the
hands Of our Military President, the moderate
sum Of ,br,e millions of dollars, to be expended
in Notifications. without the slightest control in
the matter upon his sStovEREioS WILL II our
country were in calm ana reasoning mood' we
hazard little in saying, that thos.' mempcr' oi
Congress, who consented TO this surr> n"e'' al
the bidding of a party leader. would never asa;a
be tolerated as the representatives offrcc people.
We have been forcby struck by the solemn
language used by Mr.. Webster, on the occasion,
as described in a letter TO the Boston Courier,
from which we make the following extract
81 did not get up to the Capitol, in sea-
son TO hear the main speeches. arrived
IN season only 10 hear the conclusion Of
Mr.. Webster's reply, which was grand
and soul stirring, aud realized all the de
scriptions of the eloguence of the mighty
masters Of antiquity. He rose TO call upon
the Senate, in consideration of the hour
OF the evening, and the magnitude of the
bill. TO come at once TO the vote. You
must consider it as now drawing near
midnight, and the close of this momentous
session. All without is dark and silent
within The Senate Chamber, fatigue, ex
haustion, ieverish excitement prevail |
Hear MIR. Webster as nearly as can re |
peat his words" Yes, sir. this is great
question. Brought upon US suddenly !; |
only within the last half hour, and pressed |
upon US under the assertion of impending
public danger, under the imposing popu
larity Of great military and political lead
or, and summoning TO its assistance the |
ebullltions OF hasty and frothy patriotism,
1t is indeed a great question. It is the
Of The turn Of the controversy be
tween unlimited trust and discretion on
The one side, and the security of the Con.
'titution and the Law on the other. As
such question. meet il, embrace il, and
or myself, decide upon it. Let US come
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
A CARD.

The undersigned attended, on Monday last,
the examination Of the pupils of MISS CARas
FEMALE AcADEMY.
The proficiency the school, in all the branch
es to which our attention was directed, was man
ifestly very great and furnished the most ample
assurance, at once, Of Miss CAMS high capacity
for imparing clear and accurate instruction TO the
youth under her care, and of the carnestness with
which that capacity has been exerted.
PHIL. C. PENDLETON,
ID. l.. M'SHERRY,
ID. II. CONRAD.
We were present at the examination of Mss
CARR's pupils on Monday, and we are DESTROYS
to state, that we were fully satisfied with their
progress in the various branches taught ia her
school: we therefore concur in the above notice,
MARY ]. LAUCK,
ANN G.. MsSHERRY,
ANN BOARMAN,
R0SANNAH LOCKE,
JANE M'CLEARY.
Martinsburg, March 90. 1895.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

Singular Circums tance.-Last wear Polish
gentleman having canght storlS upon his estate,
near Lemburg, put round its neck an iron collar,
with the inscription " Haze cicoaia OK Polon ia''
GINS storlS comes from Poland and set it at H.
oerty. This year the bird returned to the same
spot and was again caught by the same person.
u hau acquired new collar Of gold, with The in,
scripiion, "India cum donis rcmittit ciooniam
Polonis" India sends back the stork 10 the Poles
with gifts The gentleman after having shown
ne IN inscription to his neighbors, again set the
b ird al liberty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26

In the House Of Representatives Of the
State Of Massachusetts, Resolve, in "a.
vor OF petition from Bishop Fenwick, for
an appropriation OF money by the State TO
pay FOR damage sustained by the destruc.
tion, by mob, of the Convent at Charles.
town, has been rejected, after debate, by
AIS votes 10 67 More than half Of the
votes 10 favor Of tie measure were given
by Representatives Of the City of Boston.
-,aLer GRE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
We learn that the stage with the sec

We learn that the stage with the sec
ond mail from Baltimore, due at this city
on the afternoon Of the 10th inst was over
set in The Bladensburg branch. The fol-
lowing letter on the subject is from The
Postmaster at Bladensburg.- Glo6e.
81 wrote you late this evening hasiy
note by one Of the stage drivers, Informing
you of the serious disaster happened to the
mail from Baltimore. We saved the only
two mail bags on the coach. viz. the way
and the heavy mail from Baltimore with
letters and papers for the District, as also
a quantity Of paper packages for this
South, many Of which, however, are en-
tirely washed TO pieces, having been un
der water upwards Of two hours.
Ihaye at this time, 10 clock at night.
nearly finished the drying Of your letter
and paper packages. and hope to get thro'
with the Southern 10 morrow: the former
you will receive with the way mail to NOR
row. The papers for the South | shall
have TO envelope anew.
"Thrce gentlemen and two ladies were
with great difficulty saved from drowning,
and were taken nearly exhausted. The
body OF the stage came against the bridge
and sunk entirely. from whence it has
since been dtawn by cable "-B. Gas,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
(Reply.)
MARTISsBURo, March IL,
To Messrs. John X. Wilson, Seamaas Garaad,
4. Oden and Others

10 NESTS. Joln II. w ISOf, cPGRldfiS Gdruid,
4. Oden, and others:
CENTLEMAn Your friendly letter request
ing me to become candidate for tie county, has
received, as it deserves, my most careful cons-
Iteration.
! will say, that if / consulted my inclinaiions
only, ! should be disposed to accord TO your re
quest; but am afraid that compliance with it,
would coulter with the duty which l owe TO my
self, my family, and my clients.
In my business, you know. nothing can be done
by deputy, and at this time, il is Of such char
acter that the three winter months are to me the
busiest and most important in the whole year.
My office, too, of attorney for The Common
wealth in the Superior Court, would render me
ineligible unless IT was the pleasure of the Judge
to receive my ignation, tvithout the 30 days
notice, which the law requires TO be given to
hm-l cannot doubt that he would DO this if re-
quested, aud appoint some one in my stead but
can Ill afford 10 give up the salary and fees Of
this office small as they are.
In coming 10 this conclusion, Gentlemen,
assure you that have eighed well, what was
due to so marked an expression of your viii as n
respectable part of the constituents Of the county
it is also an evidence OF good will towards my.
self, and this next 10 the approval of my own
conscience, is what ] most earnestly prize.
ask su 10 believe me, when declare, that am
upon principle duly sensible of the right of the
people TO call upon any man to serve them, W hen
the state of public atiars, demands, that he
should sacrifice private interest, 10 the public
good but even admitting, as / DO, that the peo-
pie are the best judges TO the man who shall
serve them the present time, can hardly be re-
garded such a crisis 10 the affairs of the coun-
try--stiIl, such an expression Of ,hc public wish
is conveyed in your polite letter, together
with other manifestations of similar character
from respectable sources which have received
require, that sould have good reasons FOR decli-
ming the honor intended me, and that YOU should
know them. 1t is from feeling Of duty towards
others, that respectfully ask TO decline Offering
for the legislature.
clnnot take to pyscfthc compliment express
cd in your note Of invitatioG-but at the same
time do most fully appreciate the motives which
dictated its expression and in return, | pray
leave, TO tender the assurance of my sine .rc
thanks.
Your friend and fellow citizen,
ID. IL. CONRAD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-26
DIED.

On the evening Of the Eth inst, in the
SD year Of her age, Mrs. .Ann .Masiin,
wife of William hlaslin, esq, Of Garards'
town.
On Wednesday the 18th inst. at his re.
sidence near GarardstowB, in the 92d
year Of his age, Mr.. George .MarkeH, a
soldier Of the Revolution.
On Saturday the 18th inst at his resi-
de rec. in Hagerstown. NJ. Hugh Kea
nedy, merchant Ct that place.