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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21
EVTELLIGEJNCER.
FEBRUARY FL, 1895.

O. The Philadelphia United States
Gazette of "wednesday week says--"ln
consequence ofthe waslike character
oI the debate in the House of Repre-.
sentatives on the 7th instant, we un-
dersiand that the importers Of French
goods in New York have instructed
their agents in this city to hold those
goods at an advance"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21

mnster general.--Bonds to be hereafter
made TO the U. 5.
Sec. 10. Sum required for the sers
vices Of the general post office, in each
wear, to be appropriated by law.
Sec.I5. Directs the expenditures
for The mail transportation, and all 9th
er expenses incident thereto, to be kept
within the limit of the revenues OF the
general post Office.
Sec. is. Provides that the books OF
the treasury containing the post Office
accounts, shah be kept separate and
distinct, and every warrant for pay
men,s relating to the general post Of
Zee. to be signed by the postmastes
general and commissioner.
Sec. 18. Specifies the several reports
which the postmaster general still an
nualIy makes to congress within the
frs, ten days of each session, viz
1s,. All contracts within the preceding
wear. ia detail, all land and water
mails, established or ordered other than
those let annually. 2. All allowances
to contractors beyond the sums s,ipu-
lated, and the reasons all orders cree
ating additional expense beyond the
contract price, in the most minute
form: and all curtailments OF expenses
effected by the department.-Sd All
the incidental expenses of the depart
ment for the year ending the Soth Of
June preceding, containing every par
ticular, according to classification
prescribed. 9TH. The commissioner
on the frst Of November annually TO
communicated The postmaster general,
the condition OF the finances of the
general post office for the year ending
the seth June preceding, showing the
debts 10, and liabilities Of the general
post Office.
Sec. 10. The postmaster general to
furnish to the deputy postmaster at the
termination Of each route,a schedule,
specifying the times Of arrival and de-
parture al bis Office Of each mai, "a copy
to be hung up in the Office and also
of every change in the arrivals and de-
partuFes.
Sec. 20. Each postmaster at the
termination of mail route, or at any
other place at which the postmaster
general shall have designated the times
at which the mails should arrive, TO
take the following oath or affirmation
before some magis,rate-"l A. B. do
swear, Cor affirm, as the case may beg
that / will ,.Fuiy and faithfully report
! to the general post Office, all and every
failure to deliyerthe mail at my Office,
| at the time prescribed by the postmss-
! ter general" The postmaster general
to report annually to congress each
failure, with the names Of the contract.
| ors, and what proceedings have been
taken by himin each case.
Sec. FL. Provides that every post.
master whe shall delay, with intent TO
proven, their reaching their destination
in proper course, any letters, newspa-
pers, documents, &c. in his Office,
shall, on conviction of the offence for.
felt and pay fine not exceeding FIVE
hundred dollars, and be imprisoned for
term not exceeding six months.
Sec. %. Repeats all former acts or
provisions Inconsistent with this act.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21


Publications of the Messrs. Harpers
and Brothers, of New York.
"During the year that has just end.
ed, the issues of this house have a..
mounted to upwards Of five hundred
thousand books, of the average size of
Bulwef's sIast Days Of Pompeii. -
This number is made up of new editions
of books published by them in former
years, and of sixty-fys new works,
making upwards of one hundred vol
umes ofthese, forty-five were pub
lished with copy-rights-either entirely
American, or translations made in this
country, or English works edited and
improved by American authors the
remainder were reprints from English
books. During the early part Of the
year, owing to the pressure in the mo.
ney market and The general prostration
of business they curtailed their opera
tionss to considerable degree, or the
sum.toial of their publications in the
course OF the year would probably be
greater than il is by two hundred thou.
sand volumes but even now il ex.
ceeds that OF any former year.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21

o. We are authorized to announce
Col. EDWARD LUCAS as candidate tor
reelection TO the next congress, from
the district composed Of the counties Of
Frederick, Jefferson, Berkeley, HAM
shire and Morgan.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21

Counterfeit Gold. Large quanti-
lies OF five dollar gold pieces are in cir
cua,ion. A friend of ours took two
yesterday, neither of which would be
observed their general appearance.
To US they had every appearance OF
lh real gold CONN Y. Daily Adu.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21
Various Matters.

Ireland. The Liverpool correspon-
dent of the Albany Daily Advertiser
writes, under date Of the Gath Decem-
Der The bloody massacre which has
taken place in Ireland, briefly alluded
to in my last, by which more than half
a score of human creatures have been
butchered in cold blood, at the instiga-
ton of the Reverend Arch-Deacon Ri.
der, in attempting to collect triAing
arrear Of tkhes, has produced, from one
extremity Of the three Kingdoms to the
other, general, almost unparalleled
burst of horror and execration. This
diaboical assassination ofthe poor pea.
santry OF ireland, at the suit Of fat,
unprincipled dignitafy fthe Establish
ed Church, to which seven-eighths Of
the Irish people are opposed, will ope'
rate most powerfully against the Tories
and their policy atthe coming elections.
1t is quite god-send to 0'Connell at
the present moment, and he is turning
il to the best account. OF the 100
members which Ireland sends to the
British House of Commons, atIeast rs
will be opposed to the existing admins.
Matioh.o
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21
WASHINGTON Feb. II

w
On Tuesday last MIR. Polk moved the
House to go into the consideration ofthe
bilLregulatng the deposites of the Uni
ted States in certain local banks. The
debate continued through Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. Various amcnd~
ments were moved to the bill, especially
one from Mr.. Ewing Of Indiana, on which
he spoke at great length. and found no,
support. Another amendment was offer
ed by Mr.. Binney, on which he made a
very luminous speech. This amendment
which requires the bank to retain an a
mount of specie in their vaults equal to
one fourth ofthe whole amount of their
circulation and deposites. was carried by
the following vote. Yeas 100, Nays 80.
- Mirror.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21

services rendered, il he plays his part
adroitly. Clay is the only man in the
Union they fear.
FAIR PLAY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21
Virginia Legislature.
CHESAPEAKE g. OHIO CANAL.

CHESAPEAAE & OftlO CANAL.
The Committee Of Roads, &C., in
the House Of Delegates, have reported
bill, giving the guaranty Of the Com
mon wealth to the payment of the in
terest upon ioaa Of jfvs hundred
thousand dollars, to be borrowed by
the President and Directors of the
Chesapeake g. Ohio Canal Company.
The tolls, water rents, and other in
come ofthe Company, are to be pledg-
ed for paying the interest on said loan
andthe Company are TO give satisfac-
tory assurance TO the Board ofPublic
Works, that the money so borrowed,
or so much thereof as may be necessary
therefor, shall be applied to continuing
said Canal to point at or near the
mouth of the grea, Cacapon river.
The indications are decidedly in fa-
vor of the passage of this bill. Comp.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21
Wedassday, Feb. IL.

A message was received from the
Senate, stating that they had agreed TO
the Resolution for survey of a road
from Charleston to Parkersburg-.They
had also agreed to the Resolution for
the survey Of a road from Winchester
to Bath, and from thence TO some point
on the Potomac River, at or near
Shepherdstown, in Jefferson county
and to the Resolution for survey Of q
route for a road, from some point on
the Maryland line, near Smithfeld,
Pennsylvania, by way Of Brandonvllls
and Kingwood, to inteEsect the North
Western Turnpike, at or west of Ev'
ansvile, in the direction Of Clarksbuig
with amendments, in which they
request the concurrence Of the House.
The amendments Of the Senate were
agreed TO.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-02-21

Flour in Alexandra,
" in Baltimore,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08
EAsED.9Y, .tg.4Y' y, 1875.

re- OTTO E--Under resolution of the Board of rrus
tees OF the Richmond Academy, hereby give
ice, that the said board will proceed Friday the 9th
day OF June ne x 10 appoint PRISclrA the Ricn-
MoND AcADEMf. salary of one thousand dollars per
annum will he allowed, and certain proportion of the
ices rom the pupils which may make his compensation
nom sixteen hundred TO two thousand dollars. 1t is not
intended by the Trustees prescribe the discipline aud
course oil instruction TO bc adopted for the Academy,
until they shall have tive views of the Principal they
may appoint these subjects and it contemplated to
elect assistant Instructors in time to open h, Academy
early IN the montho October. Gentlemen who may be
qualified for and wish Obtain the appointment of rin.
cpa Will hc pleased forward their recommendations
10 me- pest ped, al any time before the fifth day of June
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH (
~ President of the Board Of Trustees.
Richmond Virginia, April "a, 1885 IlE
~ The Naiiona intellieenccr, National Gazette
sS hss os WIN y e S sS,e twice week for SIX
NEW DRY GOODS ESTABLISHMENT. .Nan.
Sen House. ~ the Stare formeyiy occupied 6y Balet
,oin .. kcnB. II RANDoLr,l having taken this store
'has ioat opened large and splendid assortment
of STALE Ann FANcY Dry GooDs, at Wholesale
and retail comprising every variety of American En-
gsh, French. Scotch, Irish and Swiss manufacture
all OF which have been well selected and will be offered
at exceedingly low prices.
Great attention has been paid the selection of all
kinds of furnishing Goods, viz Linens and linen Sheet
igs damass bird eye. huckaback and Russia Diapers
daask table cloths of every size and quality napkins
Persons Searching for such Goods will always find q,
TINS s,ors general assortment, and those only That
e SisS * S ;''f iefsL iosps oe s,as,
ta'{ c quail tyaIso, other styles ct fashionable
~ 10y Goods Tor Ladies dresses.
totis Embroidery, thread 1.accs and Esrn,-s
Insertings and Edgings
SPiSacid fancy fidkts and shaws Of every vari--.,
styles of neck dresses.
Elegant bonnet and cap Ribbons, GIoves.nd Hosic-
ry, OF every description
Linen ca'nbrc IIdkfs., Kentings, blue and yellow
Nanlseens.
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vcstings Rochellas Ga Bomba-
MnSs, Summer Cloths, Princcttas and Circassans
thread and grass Linens and Dnllngs, and numerous
other fashionable Goods for gentlemen Summer wear
stocks OF the newest pattern, black Italian and plaid
SUI Cravats, thread Cloves cotton and thread half
Hose, Spalieid and Pongee flag, silk and bandanna
handlserchieis youths do
! SILK and cotton umbrellas and parasos
Gerinan Burlaps and Oznaburgs with very stvle of
uc'stic goods with every article
Of Dry Goods in use, will form general assortment
All OF which will be offered low they be bought
| in this any oshcr Inarkct
having an agent in New York. shall receive by eve
ry arrival additions to the stock; rendering the assert
ment always complete, and from the importing and auc
ton Houses b. r. RANI5OI,PiI
| April rs IIG-st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08
crrY JocKEY CLUE RA.


Tuesday, 18th May, and continue four days.
Isl d1y-A sweepstake, for year Odds mile heats
sub SlUO ca. Ia. I. subs.
Gen. Gibson's b. + by Monsieur Tonson
J Powder, Jr hr. c. by Forester,
Col Scldcn, b. C. by Sir Charles
\. ~ Oliver b. T. by Shakespeare
Same day Washington Plate, value $500 Entrance
to be made the preceding evening.
trance.
Same dayThc Whip Race, Ito be hereafter arrangcd)
single mile
3d dayIhe Breeders Plate for 3 vear Odds mile hts
subs.
Janess Is. Kendall, b. c. by Merlin
}. Powder, Jr, b. c. by Forester,
Gov. Sprigg, b. c. by Industry,
Ed Hamilton, CHI. f. by Am. Eclipse.
Same day-FIopretor's Purse, SlOO $40 entrance
best in ., ln, b. free only Tor horses owned in Mary
land aud The District OF Columbia, and within fifty miles
OF Washington
4th dayNJockey Club Purse 500, A m h. Entrance
The above Purses and Plate will be paid a, tho S
AZ the Fall meeting, commencing the I'd Tuesday of
october SOuU $500 and other large purses will be of.
tered, equal to any race meeting in ;hc country
riie beng understood not to be i'll training it is
confidently expected there will be numerous assem-
hirg'- s'rpis "sPironts for the hi CHEST ,snors
Further accommodation, in every respect, is being
Stahling on the Course old fodder and every other
= 'e9nisiie provided Stabling and straw traits.
viii be al The wharf on Tie arrival
'Re S'eqs'boats from Norfolk dnd eeasss~ for
fe acconnAe horses are G. rec 81 s'.
Every etln he made 10 give general sitisfaotis,.
Is esr',..ss. N oJdfEfI, Proprietor.
81 10 n WAND JOCKEY CLUB RACES. over the
4 LtH- Central Course, hfar Baltimore, win commences
on the third Tuesday in May, oth and continue four
FIRST DAy-.iGlc heatS.
sweepstakes for the get of Stations; the Colts or
lies TO be three years old this Spring. $500 entrance
halt forfeit; eight Subscribers.
i-John Minge enters the get of Tmoleon.
Il 2-Wm X johnson enters the get of Medley.
4 3-John Nj. Bolts enters the get of Johanna
4--John Z. Stevens enters the get of Eclipse
S-1hos Snowden, Jr., enters the get of Industry
John & Craig enters the get OF Sir Charles
IA a--John g. Stevens enters the get of Sir Henry
i ~ Robinson enters the get OF Monsieur Tonson
In tins Race the get of cight of the distinguish.
cd Race horses that have figured the American Turf
WILL contend for the honor their sres and their
y The result will be watched with deep interest by the nu
IONS owners of the blood of each,-and the winner
49, ~ raising himself to mpershabie renown will
~ land impart additional value on ali his
f3sf drowning honors of -, may in this
~ $50 tN ID restored
~ ssssss, Day TtcO mile hedtS.
cOpsIstinU n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08


Henis OF an efghcncd people shall be brought 10 bears
upon tne real peits Of the administration OF the Post
1hce DcPartn'encby Major Barry, fully persuaded
lSSt ms cry VIII be changed; and that with all toe in
slgnican iaut of the Department the people will ac
cora 20 1t their highest APPROPRIATION, and to him. ,ers
ally, their heaFtislt gratitude
IL cannot be doubted, that upon full estimate of A.
hostages that would accrue if all the letters from t$
sVelai departments of government, above stated by
'of Barry wctePaid for the gratutous services now
rendered by the Department, exclusive of it's owni
business won!a amount to nearly million and a
l'' o. goiars per annun Not only legitimate ra2y
are TO DC endured by the Department, bat -
mense amount of abuses of the ranking privilege
IS Hnayoidably borne by it yearly In every State
OF the Union is the ranking privilege abused TO am
enormous extent L haze letters now before ma-
rom Fostmasers of the principal offices in nearly ever
lae Of lhe ar'Qn'testiying to this fact BY way Off
lusiFalion, and that youmay appreciate the embaras
ihehts against which the Department is compelled TO
DOT VIII advert TO the contents of fthese ette
"a tt'er from the Postmaster of one of the large Of
ces an Louslnna speaking Of an officer of Goyernue%
III inc exercise ofthe Thanking privilege, says
re was IN the habit at time OF sendrp 4,ocL;,
hGRdkereS, cctS and other articles Of clothing troH
the mail to his children at this place which caused
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08

~ tqe'xrtzes Colts and Fillies tbFec
years Old Ne IT Is expected viii be made previous to
tie meeting
fhis coprse which has been improving every Season
since IT'S establishment, and which, of late the time
mas hesn 80 remarkably quick, few DAYS since ac
easacly measHed by Surveyor in the presence of tho
'ice-fresldent and several other Members of the Club
and was found to be erGcay Que mile '
1t cannot escape notice, that the friends of the N,;onJ
cCne"on TO nominate horse for the great race of ur
nIles out over the track Of the Unon have no doub,
purposely fixed upon the time for their ,,ecf;y0
thus clearly proving, any political concert or ei
cal influences but the centy0Liy of our positionon no
nationality OF the sport Well let them come of all
Partes-irom te East and the West and the centre of
the Empire All shall be welcome and every mao
nave iar piay-whether nc be black white or cbesnnf
Lei Them como tairgto the Pos-avod foul ridng-and
me DeyI take the hindmost But it possible TO
have Old Hickory there, with Old Truxton in his mates
and Old Simon to handle him. we guess il would he .
na circumstance ahcaG OF any thing in the way of
good luck to THE PROPRIETOR.
when General Washington did not start a horse of his
own, he was often Judge of the Race All the three
Presidents from the "Rcd-clay district On
tcnance to the spoFt.ir Adams when President was
sure 10 De on the stand at the tap of the Drum-And
as tor " GA Hickory, he has been known TO run and
win on three legs bat every knows what he orders
must go ahead and if the French don't pay us that mo-
neyi we IL hear the c drum tap to some purpose.
n YNCHBURG SPRING RACES.-Thc Races
"a a over this Course will commence on Tuesday, the
both of May, and continue four days.
FIRST DAY
Sweepstakc Colt Race, for three year old colts and
mics, one mile and rcpcat-$50 entrance p P.-three
entries and closed
John S. Hurt enters (Wm. Terry's) sorrel colt Red
Wasp, by Shakespeare dam Kitty Madison
Benjamin Davidson enters bay colt by Shakespeare
with one white hind foot) dam unknown
Wm McCargo enters bay colt by Sir Charles dam by
Virginian.
SECOND DAY.
Projectors Purse $780, two mile heats entrance S15
TIuRD DAY.
Jockey Club Purse, $500, three mile heats, entrance
FouRTn DAY
ProPetors Purse, $780, two mile heats entrance SIS
he Proprietor IS prepared TO accommodate forty or
fifty horses
~ The money for each days will be paid to the
winner subject 10 the usual discount The Proprietor
feels warranted in saying the public that the prospect
bids fair for good sport this Spring
May s. iis~8,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08

~ l. published twice week, gcuoraily, and
ping the session ot the State Legislature, -
.,ior', Five Dollars per aanutu payable IN ah-
tfcd, Specic-paying banks (only) will be re-
A Editors viii guarantee Tie safety OF remit
.f5siage "f all letters bciAg paddy the writer's.
Y. discontinued, but nj the discretion of the
tees have been paid-up.
ri,rnatcu the payment Of nine papers, shall
''es OF ADVERTISING.
4, I, frat insertion, - cents; each continuance,
o., inserted, until it has either been paid l"E
y I. IN this city or its cnvirons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08
VOLUME XXXEH.---No.

at 'he department during the same year These
,Ie, performed double trps-frst To the points ON
er original destination and thence to the General Post
OMcc department in this city. Some of them were
ugaln returned to their authors But emitting these last
inc transportation of 600 dead letters in the course
oi the year
iichGr Inc services of the Department 10 the public
from winch no revenue is derry ed towards dciravng the
expenses thereof, stand thus for the year 1855
IL mated, transported and delivered of free
ieters 1906, $500
dead letters 0CDt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-08

L. . t.t-l.-.
~ a. 3nQftssssS.t 50, "
81 ea' for the Commonwealth STATING
a - IN Hrto otcf> to prove thai the rr@
p SpY committed witkp.lhe State
f eG, mat tue prisoner De dis.
Yetion, and go thereof, without
fac Attorney for the, Common
"hargcd John James, alias Da-
sSei, with felony, committed in
n tttf. F%tc OF Tennessee, in stealing
:. poi Thomas NJ Pryor, of Frank
IN county and State OF Tenncssec-one Gorse the pro
10 cry of Portland j. Cue of the same county-and one
saddle the property of G p Ship, of the same county
nd The Court believing from satisfactory evidence that
he prisoner is guilty Of the charge aforesaid and Tia,
e ought to be tried therefor in the State of Tennrssc
~ IS o'dered That he be retained in custody for spacc
not exceeding eight weeks that the Clerk of this Court
s. orlnwh transmit TO the Executive Authority of Ten.
Ressec, copy of this Ordcr-and that he publish the s,,
TH some ~ newspaper Copy. Tcsc,
May 1T WIN. HOLT, c. II. c.
81 Qbe6A REWARD-R Ran away from my pianta.
&Gp eDTOO ton, in Northampton county IN CN
gro tan by the name OF Kearaey aged % years and
cry OF a very dark compile xion about
give feet and ccvefinccs high with wlskcrs has Sc
5ral scars on his arps tse elbows and on one or
Ttoth sides of his body p II 49, straight toe next 10 The
tSnrge one-but the fo0i'I & COLLABORATION spoken
o. ne ssiow io}nake TePJ clothes not naIt=i
recolIcclsdEu among them afer6 coat
SiaeK SIX - ook black yarn coat, pair of black
oraSu pant Xsfand black fur capt. is probable
I ne mas oDs!hed free papers, is believed he in
49,, 10 liakc ny way for Oho. 1t is believed also
T ., now ~ company with rome free negroes who
ssh through petersburg yesterday, from the neigh
oou ~ VI my Plantation, III the instance of some Qua
e M tNelr way to Ohio He will pass probably thro'
tjoars if secured lin any Jail in VIZ; - III
my uoiaIS lodged IN any Jail within fy miles of
4 land he above reward IL lodged in the Pc.
''" VI i'ich"i ondJ jail, so that get him again
e-L: p. -, JOHN PETER
as-r-an-
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tened upon the Depart
r. " committee, as near as cUIprrurIru
Suits will fall short of 0O0-takng the worst con
stTuction OF every point made To Judge of this as
sumed enormy correctly, it should be compared with
the aggregate of business which has been performed by
tile Department under Major Barry Pursuing this
view, lind that from the first of July 1925 to The LIST
july 1851 Tie amount Of the revenue of the Depart
ment was Sl3s2J4 623 IL. The amount of disburs.-
inents for the same period was Sl3Sl742O So AS
Stunning only the ratio of the last year Tor the revenue
from the last named period up the LIST of January last
we have iie additional sum Of 4Io 269 g. and of adj
dtona disbursements 81 4D0,762 15-makimg in all an
aggregate OF monied transactions, Of S2os OsI 43
And all that at the 10 set down 10 waste
or encouragement is $l50000 How pitiinl ana
triiiing does such waste appear, if waste il must
be called when compared with the entire mass of
funds stated above which had been mnnaged and nvov
cd IN the ak years administration of the Department bv
MaJ"r Barry! IL is less than four mills on dourIess
than IS paid ordinarily for the transmission of funds from,
merchant to mcrchant between the two nearest cities that
can be named IN the Union But how much moro
sllange and extraordinary does such charge of WASH
and acknowledgement public funds seem when pro-
eccding from the and poIlIcTi Earg that
have, within twclvemonlh, justified the Bank OF the
.4pIted States in abstractIng the public funds
' ~. I'm $l5S ,000 for 81 STEERING a SINGLE