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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06
From the Washington Correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier.

OWUTTtStUE NUWIT'F'
"Nr CLAY and Mr.. LEIGH had a pretty warm
sroument to day on the subject Of the locations
Of land warrants by Kentucky, to those who
claimed under the Virginia laws. Mr.. Clay hav'
ing been formerly appointed to represent Ken
tuckv and Mr.. Leigh to represent Virginia, for
the purpose of negotiating treaty on the sub
iect, they metto day in aninteresting interchange
of views. brought on Unexpectedly and inciden-
tally in the consideration of private Bil-a
Bill for the relief of the heirs of Nathaniel yler.
As there is a general Bill before Congress to
rr.n, additional lands for the location of Virgi
MIA warrants both these gentlemen have pleds-
ed themselves to defend the cause of their res
pective States, whenever that Bill shall come
M for discussion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06
Extract Of letter from Washington, dated

EIITdcl q IelleT JTUH Vus1tt"s to", uo'teu
FEBRUARY 5, 1885.
"There is a report in the city that P. M. G.
BARRY is about to resign, and to be appointed,
by the President Envoy EXTRAORDlNA-
RY and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court
of Spain. Capitalize that word Extraordlns-
ry, I beg of YOU"
Doctor r C. MASON IS spoken Of as Chief
Clerk of the Post Office Department. in place
of the Rev. o, B. Brown, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

Annointments by the President, by and with
che advice and consent of the Senate. Edward
ID Ingraham, Charles McCalester, Levi Elma-
ker. and Stephen Allen, to be Directors, on De
hsifo ftbe United States, in the Bank Of the U.
States, for the year 1885.
: Robert NJ. Charlton, to be Attorney for the
District OF Georgia, in the place OF Matthew II.
McAllister, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06
PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALE.
I'm Friday next, the 18th instant, at IL o.
~ clock, (if fair-if not, the next fair day.
will be sold, on the premises, a LOT Of
GROUND, on the west side Of Columbus street,
and to the northward Of Wythe street, in the
Town of Alexandria, forty feet front and nine
Iy-fve feet deep; on which there is two-story
"A FRAME DWELLING. This sale will be
MI made under deed of trust from Mary Ann
Campbell & James w. Campbell, to secure q
sum of money due to Loudoun & William
Campbell. Terms Cash. A. MOORE,
feb 4-ts Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06
SALES.
BY GEORGE WHITE.
FURNITURE AT AUCTION

FURNITURE AT AUCTION. ~
TINE subscriber intending to leave Alexsn.
i dria, will sell at public auction, at her resi-.
dence, corner of Cameron and Patrick streets,
on Tuesday, the 10th of February next At 10
O'Clock, A. M., all her Household and Kitchen
Furniture, consisting in part of bureau, tables,
chairs, 2 excellent feather beds, and furniture,
among which last are several nearly new yarn
and cotton counterpanes, bedsteads, carpets,
chairs, andirons, shovel and tongs, mantel
clock, stove, &C. also, small lot Of shop articles,
scales, weights, &C.
Terms made known at sale.
40 Persons indebted to me are respectfully
solicited to call and settle their amounts with
out delay otherwise they will be placed in the
hands of an officer for collection.
ELIZABETH DONALDSON.
ian 27-lawt7Fdts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

n appears by an advertisement in the New
~, ns;lv Advertiser that an application Is
.ho,, 70 he made TO the Legislature of New Jer-
sey for an act to incorporate the Newark lake
and Candy Manufacturing Company" with a
capital of 100 dollars, with the privilege oil IN
cre,sing il TO 1000 dollars!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

Mr.. Craig, Superintendent of the Patent Of
fee. and DR. Mayo, clerk in the same, have been
removed. Cause of removal unknown. 1t is
snnposed that Mr. Pickett, formerly Secretary to
Mr.. Moore on his mission, will succeed MIR.
Craig-Bdh. American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

The Weother-On Thursday morning, at 8
A. NJ, the Thermometer, at the Museum, stood
at 16 deg, wind NV; shortly after, the wind
80 deg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

LUCK Is AFoRruNE.-The steam boat Tarsap
Owed Owed al this port on Saturday last from New
bedns The Warsaw was seriously disabled
" strkng snag below Ste. Genevieve Island;
'0"s oil the cargo is in consequence damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

FOR NEW ORLEANS,
To sail on the 18th February,
ssH The regular fast sailing packet brig
AW AJAX, fitted expressly for the trade, and
in every respect first rate vessel. For freight
or passage, having superior accommodations,
apply to GARY & DRUMMOND,
Newton's Wharf
Norfo}E Jan 3l-feb dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06
CHAJRSl CHAIRSI

DRAWS TOMORROW
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit ofthe Dismal Scamp Canal Co
Glass No. 3 for 1885.
To be drawn at Cats Tavern, West End, on
Saturday, February 7, at O'Clock,
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000!
Tickets $40 90, halves 5 90, quarters So
nyLowest two number prize $50. LIST or Cd
drawn numbers SIS, Sd or 4th Sic, &c.
On sale in great variety by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.

FORTY DOLLARS REWARD. :,
nROKE Jail, on the 2lst instant, Black
Il Man. calling himself JOHN TURNER
saws he is the property of MIR. Jno. Taylor. He
is feet II inches high, and has scar on his
right cheek, near the ear, having the appea
ance of a burn; his clothing was a grey linsey
Jacket and pantaloons. Iii possible he has OBJ
tanned pass, and is making for the Northern
States. The above reward will be given Tor
that get him again, and all reasonable charges
Maid If brought home. D. MINOR, D. NJ
an27-tf For A. Hunter, Marshal Dist. Col
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-06

COPAL VARNISH,
Of the best qualities, for Coach Work, for
~ Polishing Furniture, ana t9f e. common nm Pur'
Chemist & Druggist, Alexandria;
Agent of the manufacturer, P. B. Smith, Y.
Having used the above-mentioned varnish
es for the last IL months, do not hesitate to
pronounce them Of superior quality.
p'o"0" JAMES GREEN,
a,.~ I,n q Cabinet-maker.
rWinchester Vireinian, Leesburg Gen. Liberty,
and Warrenton Spectator.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05
The Monitor.


SLANDER.-Hs who can choke the
sweet flowers Of social love and faint
them with disease--or in the paradise of
earthly bliss where the plants Of virtue
flourish, spread the blight and mildew of
desola!ion, hatred and distrust who can
crush his neighbours fame TO dust and
build on its ruins--who can write infamy
on the brow of others to prove his own
purity--is neither man nor beast--but q
heartless fend. Those who have seen
their dearest interests tempered with
who have known what it is to have the
priceless gem ola good name sullied by
the poisonous breath of cold Implying
SANDER these best can say who has no
heart. If the lightning's Sash ever darts
from heaven to strike the guilty down, il
will blast the hopes of murderers such as
these.
BiaoTRy.-She has no head and cam
not think, no heart and cannot feel
When she moves, it is in wrath whom
she pauses, it is amid ruin! Her pray.
ers are curses; her god is demon, her
communion is death, her vengeance is es
,ernityl Her decalogue is written in the
blood Of saints and if she stops for mo.
ment in her internal flight, 1t is upon
kindred rock, to whet her vulture fang
for keener rapine, and replume her wing
for a more sanguinary desolation!
Pause before you follow example. A
mule laden with salt, and an ass laden
with wool went over brook together
By chance the mules pack became wet.
ted, the salt melted, and his burden be-
came lighter. After they had passed, the
mule told his good fortune 10 the ass who
thinking to speed as well, wetted his pack
at the next water, but the load becama
the heavier, and he broke down under it.
That which helps one man may hinder
another. Be cautious in giving adyicej
and consider before you adopt advice.
You cannot convince another of bis
folly, by calling him scoundrel. You
cannot make converts OF others by a.
buss. -
Care killed Cat.--(OLD Pao.
VERB How many yex themselves
about ills that may never occur, and
Il doomed TO take place, no human
foresight or care could prevent. What
mockery and selfdelusion is this : Ia
all such emergencies, let things take
:helr course; and time, the great exc
FOUNDER OF all mysteries, will do mora
10 dispslling the phantom, Gift proves
to be one, than ell human prudence or
forethought could master.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05
2poetrp.I
A NEW BALLAD.

BY n. MOORE, ESQ.
EIer last words at parting how can for
getf so,r,
shall they stay;
ssla music whose charm in the soul lin
.vmos yet,
WIZ its sounds from the ear have
long melted away.
let fortune assail me- her thrcat'nings
are vain:
These still-breathing words shall my
talismnn be-;
ssRemember, in absence, in sorrow, and
pain,
There's one heart, unchanging, that
beats but for thee"
From the deserts sweet well though the
pilgrim must HE,
Never more Of that fresh springlng
fountain to taste,
He hath still of its bright drops a treas
ured supply, :.
Whose sweetness lends life to his lips
through the waste;
So. dark as my fate is still doom'dto re-
main,
These words shall my we'll in the will
derness be-
ssRemember, in absence, in sorrow, and
pain,
There's one heart, unchanging, that
beats but for thec."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

Gen. Samuel Smith, of Baltimor
is said 10 have been spoken to by son
one in reference to the mob engae.
in their work of destruction, and wi
were called his "fellow citizens" ri
old hero indignantly replied, 81 Al
knowledge no man my fellow citix|
who will tear down bis neighbod
house," szs@
An Old Hat.-Abous forty yea|
since a veteran Of Bunker Hill, a hid
Dor of ours, purchased light drl
hat, which he has preserved in col
shape, and without scarcely a bleais|
through all the multiform fashions
that period. Il is now ia the very toI
kno, Of fashion, and the old gentlem
wears it with as much ccslAplacenI
and vanity as u Boston dandy d
one just from the hatsers.- Barre GtI
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05
USEFUL.
From the Baltimore Farmer g. Gardener.

4 ho"t ShS OoiIitAufE Z dIUeE " GarQ0QeYs
BENE PLANT.-A certain curc|
for the Summer Complaint The nu-
merous applications for this valuable
medical plant, has induced US to raisel
a number, to accommodate the de-
mand, and it can now be had by aps|
plying 10 Robert Sinclair, Jr., at bid
seed store, connected with this Office.
1t is thus noticed 10 Fessenden's AL
merican Gardener "a few leaves o
the plant when green plunged few
times in tumbIer of wafer, makes Il
like a thin jelly, without taste or col
or, which children afflicted with tht
summer complain, will drink freely
it is said TO be the best remedy eve
discovered.
Editors by noticing the above ID
their papers, may be the means d
saving the lives Of hundreds Of chill
dren, the efficacy of the plant bein
fully tested. Ea
To PRESERVE HoRsE RApIsH THac
THE wiNTER.--Grate the root dow
when in perfection. put it in bottles. Il
them. with strong vinegar, keep thel
corked tightly, and you may enjoy til
grateful condlmsnt with your roast. bea
bcef-steaks, or other dishes during Ii
whole winter.---Ib.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05
Miscellaneous.

Fortune is painted blind, that she may
not blush to behold the fools who belong
to her.
Sne ladies who use excess Of perfumes
must think men like seals-most assail-
able at the nose.
Fanatics think men like bulls--they
must be baited to madness ere they are
in fit condition to die.
Ifyou boast ola contempt for the world,
avoid getting into debt. 1t is giving to
gnats the fangs ofvipers.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

IN ut CONDITION to Gle.
Ifyou boast of a contempt for the world,
avoid getting into debt. 1t is giving to
gnats the fangs ofvipers.
A HORSE STORY.
RATHER TouGH.-We clip The follow
ing horse story from a late English pa
per:
AT Kerse, there IS pony which is
daily employed in taking TO the neigh.
boring port of Grangemcuth little
cart with milk. Wednesday last be.
ing the parochial fast here the pony
haErespite from It's labors, but SO ac-
customed had the animal become to an
uninterrupted six days. work, and see
mingly quite aware that the sabbath
had not occurred, Con which, by the by
it never stirs from the enjoyment Of its
rest) that it actually came out Of the
park at the usual hour, and approach
ing the car backed itself TO it as if anx-
ious to set off as usual. 1t had stood
thus for a considerable time, when
some Of the servants discovered it..
On another occasion, this intelligent
beast broke out of its park and came
to the door of smithery bard by,
where, holding up one of its feet which
wanted shoe, it plainly though mute
Iy desired the assistance of its friend ;
the smith, who having shod it, the
pleased animal gallopped off, with a
loud horse laugh.
Major s**'"*a"@, who figured very
conspicuously as cool, collected, and
brave officer, in the late war with the
Sacs and Foxes, was engaged in many
of those daring exploits which are SO
common to the hardy sons of the from.
tier; and which were they more known,
would place the actors high on the roll
of fame" Near to the close ofthat i'll
fated struggle ofthe Indians, he walked
out from his camp, as usual, early in
the morning, accompanied by fellow
in arms.' Having advanced some dis
.snce from the camp, they suddenly
Zine in view of three Indians. They
quickly drew their rifles to level with
their opponents, and the unerring aim
and the keen eyes Of the western hun,
sess caused two of the three "sons OIL
nature'' to kiss their mother EARTH
Major S. dropping his rifle, but grasp
ing his knife, made chase for the re-
naming Indian, who fred bis rifle
without effect. The Majors compan'
ion tartied until he could effect the
scaIping Of the two Indians whom they
had killed. But short space Of
ground was got over before the active
uajor had griped with his red foe, and
unfortunately lost his knife before he
had time 10 use it. Each had the other
by the throat; and though knife hung
from the belt of the lndian, neither
dared loose his hold TO get it. The In
dian observing the approach Of the
majors companion, made a desperate
effort 10 floor his adversary but hi'
active opponent parted the trip anc
.nfe" him. Still neither could use lhs
kniie for the Indian locked himself 81
close with the major, that he buriec
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

We see it stated that slams by frui|
are removed from cloths by wetlil|
them and placing them near lighis|
birthstone. Try it.-Hdgerstoaos Nal
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

A writer in the Richmond Wing recon-
mends the sinking of shaft as far as
practicable into the earth, for the purpo-
SEES of investigation and discovery, and
that general collection be taken up to
defray the expenses OF the undertaking.
We should like to sea the experiment tri-
ed--especially as, if carried out, there
would 30 soma chance of boring through
and through the orb we innabit--and
what contamination that would DO -
Alexandra Gazette.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

A writer in the Alexandria Gazette
gives description of an improved kind
of harness, to be seen at one Of the coach
factories in that town, which is $50 con-
structed that the driver may. at pleasure,
change the position of the harness, so as
to make the horse or horses pull against
themselves; which leaves no possible
chance Of their running away or kick
ing."-lb.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

Maj. Noah says that the President has
his eye upon Judge LYNCH to ill the va.
cancy on the bench of the Supreme
Court! The Judge is certainly favor
ite ofthe Generals.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

During the last week placards were
stuck up about New York, calling for
the application of Lynch's Law to
Arthur Tappan. MODS collected on
two successive evenings, but a timely
demonstration, on the part of the po-
lice, checked the turbulent spirit.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

The Greek brig Alexandros, arrived
at Boston, is quite curiosity, being the
first Crock vessel that ever arrived at a.
ny port in the United States. Tho Off
Gers and crew are all Greeks, and all
dressed in the COSTUME of their country,
which is pettlcoat trowsers, short jacket,
and red cap.--Gen. OF Lib.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-09-05

limitation is the sincerest of ffattery.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Rebellion to the democratic party, IS
virtually adhesion TO the wbigs"-is ano
Their beautiful specimen Of the submissive
drill into which the adherents OF the pre-
sent administration are driven. Rebellion
to the great democratic party what does
il mean? II. pcrchance. there be friend
of Jackson who feels preference for any
other individual than the one nominated
by the Baltimore Caucus, he IS denoun
ced as rebellious deserter from the great
democratic camp! None can claim the
full frnilion Of Jacksonism. unless he so
lemnIy pledges himself that according TO
the best Of bis understanding, no at this
time entertains no opinion oil his own, and
virtually declares lie never can or will
have any but those manufactured TO order
by the Baltimore Caucus Oh! happy
delusion thrice great Democratic Repub-
lican party What blessed contentmeni
and happiness this county has in peispec
tiye-sincc Mr.. Benton has promised q
hard money currency, Benton promised J,
and the Baltimore Caucus kindly takeu
the trouble of thinking of our minds
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
From the Baltimore Gazette April %.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

Yesterday. agrceably 10 public notice, a
meeting Of the stockholders of The Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company was held,
for the purpose of taking into consideration
the act of the Legislature of Maryland. at
its las! session, granting loan 10 sand Gem
pany Of two millions of dollars. The meet
ing was very numerOusIy attended, and an
interesting report read by the President Of
the Company, containing brief history
Of the operations of the Board since the
last general meeting, and representing the
favorable prospects Of the work should the
stockholders determine 10 give effect to the
provisions of The law, by accepting the
loan and complying with the conditions
which il proposes The report was refer
red to a committee consisting Of Richard
5 Coke, James w. McCulloch, Bernard
Hoe, John Cox, ami g. Bomford. Eos !;
who, after consultation, submitted the
following report and resolution, which
were unanimously adopted.
"The committee 10 whom was referred
the report of the President and Direct
ors Of this date. and the act Of the Lee
gslature of Maryland therein mention
ed. beg leave to report:
hat your committee has taken into
consideration the said report and act, and
concur entirely in the views which have
been so judicously and ably set forth in
said report. They earnestly recommend
the adoption of the act of Marylald, and
submit resolution to that effect.
10 conclusion, they canGot but con
graduate the Stockholders and the com.
munity upon the prospects which the act
Of Mary land affords Of speedily realizing
the sangulne antcipations in which they
have long INDUCED from the completion Of
this great work CT internal improvement.
d" Resotred By the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company IN General Meeting of It's
pany hereby approves. a.sents, and agrees
TO the several provisions Of the Act of the
General Assembly of Mary land. passed at
December session in the year eighteen hun
dred and thirty four, Chspter24i, entitled
" An Act TO provide for the completion Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Cum
berspd, aud for the completion of the
Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road to
the Borough of York, in the state of Penn
syvanla," so far as the said provisions are
applicable TO the said Company aud that
their acceptance Of the terms OF said act
be forthwith communicated TO the Urea
surer of the Western Shore OF Maryland.
under the corporate seal of said Company
and the signatures of its President and ID
rectors, and that all such instruments 90
hgatory. as are required by the said act
to be given TO the State of Maryland, on
The part of said Company in carrying into
effect The said act OF acceptance, shall be
duly executed and delivered, on its behalf.
10 the said Treasurer by the said President
and Director
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Our Rail Road, its progress and itspros
poets Stockholders and others interested
III this important work, (and who in this
community does moi feel an interest in it?)
will be pleased TO learn, that the gradua-
tion is now finished from Harpers Ferry
10 Winchester; that large proportion OF
the necessary timber is either delivered or
prepared for deliveGy-and that arrange
ments have been made for proc ur:ng the
iron and locomotives without further de
lay. Contracts have been closed. and are
now in the progress Of execution, for lay.
Ing the rails and finishing the entire work
out and out. by the first Of November
neXt-eally enough 10 affect the price OF
the growing crop, Nothing is wanting TO
secure this happy result but attention on
The part Of the stockholders TO the calls on
the board. The insialments must be
be paid. or the work must necessarily
languish. The stockholders will fad new
encouragement to diligence and punctuaI
ity in this matter OF paying up. in the
fact, that the stock Of the Baltimore and
Ohio rail. road, which while that work was
unfinished, had fallen TO one third Of It's
nominal value. has now, that the road is
done. suddenly risen 10 par-and 10 the
further fact, that the stock Of every finish.
ed rail road in the United States is above
par Yin. Rep.