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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12

More oNrLAGRNrIoNs.-Before the ruins oil
the Spring and William street fires had ceased
burning, others followed in their train.
During the intense cold of Yesterday morning,
about one o'clock, fire broke out in Catharlne
street, near the corner of Cherry, which des-
troyed the following property.
Two small frame buildings, No. 90 and 80,
one occupied by Micheal Norris dealer in hard
ware, whose loss is said to be S2000-insurance
$1,000; the other by Peter Williams-loss $4,000
insurance $1,000. Mr.. WIS family lived in
the upper story, AM lost all their furniture.
No. 81, the building in which the fire original
ed. was occupied by Henry Brakeman, grocer,
who was fully insured. twas in part also oc-
cnpied by the widow Hannah Brooks, an aged
woman Of eighty years. On this there was a
partial insurance. Mrs. Brooks was rescued
from avery perilouss,uation by the intrepidity Of
two black men, who rushed through the flames
to save her. Mrs. B. was owner ofseveral build
ings destroyed. She also lost all her furniture
and plate.
No. 90 was two story brick front dwelling
house, occupied by Peter Fulsom, dealer in
hardware and fruit House and stock insured.
The dry goods store of MIR. Lord was slight
ly injured.
At the time this fire was raging, the mercury
stood at zero, which rendered the exertions Of
the hremen of little avail as the water in the en-
glnes troze so FAST as to nearly render them use
less
Before the fire companies were discharged
from Catharne street, another alarm was Civ
en-, which proceeded from the Fulton. Market
A ire had broken out between the stalls of A..
Z; Wheeler, jr, No "a, and J. Rodes, Jr, No. 26,
winch had burnt through the floor into the base
ment OF No. s, occupied by Antonio Ametrano.
Inc hre was soon arrested, but not until the
merchandise Of Mr.. A. was considerably injur-
ed.-Ner York Commercial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12

SPLENDID GRAND PIANO FORTES.
lust received, and are offered for sale on
81 excellent terms, two grand Piano Fortes, of
American Manufacture, one Of which, for beau.
ty of touch tone. and finish, cannot be excelled.
These Pianos for their qualities, will be sold
low. AUGUSTUS JACOBS.
feb7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12

JAIL BIRD lycENprARY-The Jail at Easton, Pa,
was discovered few nights since, at about II
O'Clock, to be on fire. The first alarm proceed
ed from some prisoners confined in the second
story who were nearly suffocated in the smoke
coming from the room below. On entering the
room it was found that black miscreant, who
was convicted of burning candle factory, had
actually built up large fire against the partition
of his room, and in a few minutes more the
whole building would have been in flames. He
had placed himself behind the door, ready for
spring when it shoulabe opened; but the fire was
speedily extinguised, and the william secured
Nelo York Courier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12

PRoPENsrryIo OF BIRDs-At the recent fire in
Spring street, covey of pigeons was observed
lowering over the flames at great height, pre-
senting beautiful appearance. resembling that
of gold, caused by the reflection OF the light be-
low. For several minutes they were seen dart
ing in every direction, as if at loss where to
wend their passage At last they were noticed
to follow the propensity ascribed to birds by ma
turalists, and plunged one by one, into the
flames, where they perished.-Nep- York Comm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12

TEMPERANCE MEETING.
11HE members of the Falls Church Fairfax
i County Temperance Society, are request
ed to meet at the above named Church, on the
last Saturday of the present month, at the usual
hour. Punctual attendance is required, as bu-
siness ofimportance will be laid before them.
feb 5-tf GEO. BEARD, Sec'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12
FOR ROSTON
FOR NEW ORLEANS,

FOR NEW ORLEANS,
To sail on the 18th February,
sN The regular fast sailing packet brig
asR AJAX, fitted expressly for the trade, and
in every respect first rate vessel For freight
or passage, having superior accommodations,
appIy to GARY g. DRUMMOND,
Newton's Wharf
Norfok Jan 3l-feb 4-dts :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12
COMMERCIAL.
Price of Produce in Alexandria yesterday, from
U'agons and Vessels.
BALTIMORE MARKET,-Feb. 10

FLouR.-No change-wagon price 81 As.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-12

Adjourned till TO- morrow II O'Clock.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

, IN with the disease more or less frequent
", and they are of opinion. one and all,
that It Is taken through the medium OF the
lungs, and not by the touch. This might
easily be examined into, so as TO admit Of
some modification Of our ridiculous quar-.
anIlne system, which has perhaps, useless
ly, so Injurious an effect on our trade. II
would be curious TO know, for instance, If
during The last hundred years there has
been single instance, in which handling
Of goods in the Lazaret of Marsailles has
produced plague case. have heard not,
and been equally assured that at Trieste,
30 years Of similar experience has proved
that there is no danger TO be apprehended
from merchandise and il will be remark
cd that these two ports are in close and
constant communication with the Levant,
even during the worst plaques. At Alley
andrla the malady is now making some ra.
wages in spite Of the strictest precautions.
.M who are attacked die, and some even
in few minutes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

Run cs. Ifot.-Some people are always upon
the run. and yet never get TO the end Of the race
They start OFF without proper direction and
they know it have travelled for miles upon some
by route They always in hurry, and ne
yer find time TO get out of il; always full of bust
ness, and never do any thing-at least as it ought
10 be done.
No man can tell how much he can do until he
tries TO sec what can be done by system and ar.
raneement 1t was told of a man who had been
distinguished with almost unparalleled success
sion of civil trusts through an eventual period of
our country's history-that while he was clerk
10 the House of Representatives Of one of the
thirteen original States-he actually wrote off
the whole Of the Bible, 10 occupy his leisure
hours, besides attending promptly ana regularly
TO his official duties. IL was a good remark of
a wealthy aud sagacous merchant, on being met
by airiend who knew that he had vast number
OF vessels in port, requiring his personal atten-
ton, in addition to his other multi farious bust
ness-"Why, sir, should think you would be in
hurry, you have such an immense amount of
business TO do" THAT" said the merchant SIS
the very reason am not in a hurry ! have far
too much to do to be in hurry with it.'
There is much practical philosophy in this re-
ply and we see il illustrated around us every
day Of our lives. 1t is not the man who runs
fastest who runs longest besides if he goes with
such precipitancy that the post and cutters are
not noted. he may break his neck against the
one, or tumble headlong into the other. If | buy
a horse, intend 10 get him for his hotting rath-
er than his running qualities and If ever my
old bachelor notions should be disturbed, | think
4 woman who would trot orderly around the do
nestle circle would be worth a regiment Of those
who run the mazes Of show and folly .--Netc Y
Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21
Spurious vo.s..--The Detroit Jour,,

Spurious uotss.--The Detroit Journal
states that at the recent election in that
city, LASS votes were polled, while II 10
notorious that there are only ass legal
voters there. II says, this IS a hopeful
beginning for new State; but The prac.
tice unfortunately finds many imitatcrs 10
some Of her elder sisters. We hope that
the number OF contested elections ia this
State viii draw the attention OF the NEXT
Virginia Legislature 10 the .ubj-et; and
that IN order 10 prevent the cohfinuapcS
and growth OF the Ubiquitous and vexa-
tious practice, law may he passed. ex.
planning the constitutional provision rela.
tive to the qualifications Of voters, In Ian
guage SO plain that he who runs NAV
read and understand il. and imposing
heavy penalties. both Of fine and imprisou.
menl, upon those who wlifuIly transgrcss
il. II is high time that The evil should be-
corrected, - Lunch. Hivg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

Sale of american Lands in London
The London Courier Of the 26lh of March,
has this announcements:
An important sale Of freehold Ameri.
can lands IN the State of Virginia, took
place on Wednesday, in the Auction Mart
which was crowded TO excess with high.
~ respectable company. Mr. Geo. Rob.
BINS, IN an able and elaborate statement,
detailed the property, which was il!ustra.
ted by maps and drawings. II compre-
bends portion of fifty thousand acres of
carefully selected lands, purchased some
years since, under advantageous circum.
stances, out Of 100000 acres. The
land is almost exempt from taxes, and the
State Of Virginia unincumbered by any
public debt. The Legislature of Virginia
has recently passed an act for a railroad
passing through the lands in question:
The selected lands were divided into por-
tons OF various sizes from so to 100 and
200 acres, each Of which possesses the
best timber suitable for the building of
houses, fences, Sc. The yearly average
produce Of an acre Of land giving from 90
TO 10 bushels Of Indian corn, is nett IN cash
from II 2s 10 II 5s.; and varying in qua
lily from DO to so bushels, from lis to II
Cd. The tobacco crops are very produc-
tive: The country abounds in iron, lead :,
and coal mines, and Mr.. Robins urged
the important benefits 10 be derived from
purchasing largely in this " the Land of
Promise" The 1.-THE and poor rates were
unknown in Virginia wages were COM
paratvely nothing Upon farm Of 600
acres, the taxes did not exceed six shil-
lings. The fee simple of one hundred
acres of the best quality of land, which in
this country would consume 5000l. or
6OO0l. might at this sale be obtained for
300l. The lands were submitted in 81 lots
the first division, 1866 acres, in Logan
county the second, 2,5l7 acres. on the
waters Of the Spruce Fork Of Little Cole
River. The Grst parcel, containing 600
acres of land. the yearly average of taxes
upon which is about five shiilings year,
was knocked down for $50 guineas -
The above lot may serve as criterion for
the whole Of the IL that were submitted
The lots unsold, Mr.. Robins said were
open TO private contract. amounting to
about five thousand acres, in various farms
from so acres to 500 each, and will be sold
by auction in London, on 18th April, in
case any of them remain unsoId."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21
Quite rrobable.-The Monthly Maya

Quite probable Monthly Maya
zine in its notes for the month, after mott
cling some of the wonders which are SO
constantly retailed in the daily papers and
especially that ola drover, who fell asleep
by The side ola lime kiln, and slept while
his leg was burnt off, and then got up and
asked a man by whom he was reused
from his slumbers, TO assist him in looking
for his shoe, gives the following fact which
is equally credible: A hypocondriac, who
occasionally took odd iancies, at last ina
gined himself tea.ia<ttlc. and sending the
servant on some sleeveless errand, took an
opportunity. in her absence. TO seat him
self on the kitchen fire, where, on her re-
turn, she found him singing. He then
cautioned her TO be careful how she took
of his lid, lest she should be scalded by the
steam, and would not consent to her re-
moving II ~ sbe procured the kettle. holder
TO save be- myers from the heat of the
handle. g was at length rescued from
his pie ~ position, and surgeon was
sent 4 Il possible, TO remedy the i'll con-
sequenS Of bis vagary, when he received
addition pleasure from persuasion that
the son Of Esculapius was tinker, who
had been called in TO mend his boltoml
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21
LAM IS A ~ d VI 7 L Il
FOR SAIL

VEAVING sold part Of my estate near
FL e. Mar,insburg. Berkeley County. Va.
l wish 10 dispose Of the residue, consisting
of the Mill tract Of about
325 Ores,
and the Oak Ridge tract OF $50 ACRES
lands equal in quality to any in the state.
Upon the Mill tract there arc upwards OF
one hundred acres of first rate bottom
land, and about the same quantity OF
cleared upland, the balance in timber
The Mill house is a substantial stone build
ing, one hundred feet by forty. in which
three pair of Burrs and one of Country
Stones are worked by the Tuscarora
creek, one Of the best andmost permanent
mill streams in the country.
The dwelling house, also of stone, is a
large convenient well finished building,
divided into fourteen rooms, besides a
passage of Is feet width through its centre
There are barns, stables and other out
houses in abundance, all good and conye-
nient.
The Oak Ridge tract is "a miles distan,
from the Mill tract, about one half of il
covered with timberi OF the finest quality
the balance cleared well fenced, and in
high state of cultivation. The improve
ments on it are Indifferent. will sell Ell
Their Of those farms on accommodating
terms, either entire, or divided, TO sui
purchasers.
The Mill, NTller's house, Cooper:
Shop. &c, are offered for rent for tern
of years, for money rent. The renter vii
be required TO give good security for The
rent-he will ges possession in July mex
his lease TO expire at the end Of any ont
year Of bis term in case the property il
sold.
MATTHEW RANSOM.
March 5, 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21
VOL. XKXvI---No. "a.

Ind'an reservations who has made enough
out OF Jacksonism 10 paw him for beeou,,,s :
Van Burens tool 10 short a high COURT
oil Judicature is TO be held an America
Star Chamber, for the first time. whose
proceedings are TO be omnipotent. while
the people thirteen millions Of people -
are to be but mere Court Of Record
| After what we have said, we need no,
add that we spurn such dictaiivn. There
Is no crisis that can happen, tina, will make
us yield TO it. The President has select
ed his successor. He has summoned his
Star Chamber, 10 Baltimore and by the
tenor OF his preroga,ive, commsnds all 10
echo his choice. The people are now 10
be called upon TO ratify and record the
choice and thus make a direct step 10
hereditary monarchy. too for, il the Pre-.
sident had son or daughter, who knows
but that his choice would have fallen upon
him or her, instead Of falling upon the lit
tie pet OF his old age No man. in whose
veins ever ran drop of Wing blood,
no descendant Of the Pilgrims, no true.
hearted American will ever consent TO
echo selection thus made. Treachery
In our ranks. the all absorbing cupidity
Of gain, may make some mems principIes
hang loosely about them but the spiri,
Of Massachusetts will never brook such
dictation. Ifpoliticians attempt it, we tell
them, then, they attempt il with certain
ruin. Their doom is sealed, the moment
their movement publicly appears. Con
never made Bosionians TO be tho slaves
Of iyrants. or Of party machinery and
Boston is but the heart Of all the colony:
and while we have within sight any thing
TO remind US Of the principles for which
our fathers bled, we have no fear that
their sons will disgrace such fathers, and
for the sake Of little gold, sell out all
their virtue. Thank Heaven, we are not
thus degraded New England may falier
and hesitate and doubt; but the spirit is
here the true spirit. which. whenever
the Time comes, will illuminate and eectEi
~ the whole people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

DR.. Franklins Legacy 10 .ueeLanics.-
Among the charities OF Philadelphia, m, y
be enumerated The beqncst OF d.. Frank
lin. TO the corporation Of the city. for tie
purpose Of lending sums TO such youne
unmarried artifcers. under the age Of IS
as have served an apprenticeship in tho
city and faithfully fulfilled the duties re-.
quircd in their indeniure = the legacy a !.
mounted TO $1,000. No loan 10 one PER-
son 10 exceed 200. The interest paid bv
the borrower is 0 per cent. and he i
10 give bond with two securities for the
the repayment Of the money. The pres
ent amount of the sum, including interest
due is 1866. being an increase Of SIa.
1862. DR.. Franklin calculated that II the
end Of 100 years. il would amount 10
%13l 900 or $3.50 $40, of which he direct.
ed that 100 900 pounds should be applied
10 public purposes. aid the balance, OF
$1,000 left TO accumulate for another
century, at the end of which period 10
will amount to four millions OF pounds
sterling. which sum 10 TO be divided be-
tween the inhabitants Of Philadelphia and
the state Of Pennsylvania.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

The PLAGUE 1t is well known that the
countries bordering on the Mediterranean
Sea, which have communication with
the As;atic and African ports where the
plague happens TO prevail, are accustom-
ed to keep up strict quarantine. TO guard
against the introduction of that lrightful
disease. They are accustomed also 10
subject goods imported to process Of
disinlection before they are permitted TO
be handled by European hands. II is ex-
tremely doubtful whether these precautions
are in the slightest degree useful. The
following remarks from a letter dated at
Constantinople in January last, show that
inquiry is beginning TO be made on the
subject, and 1t wiil not be remarkable If il
should be found that men have been in as
great error in relation TO the manner IN
which the plague is propagated as they
were formerly in relation TO the yellow ie.
yer and Asiatic cholera.
CATER some severe wintry weather, we
have for the last week or ten days had a
cloudless sky, with the temperature o
April or May. This has brought lorwarC
the plague little again and, if we have
not an early change, that cruel malad.
may take root once more. God forbid
/ for we have had enough Of il for one sea
son. Should il again spread next summer
hope measures will be taken 10 ascertain
what we know not, viz. what the plagu
! really is. and whether il is contagious 0
not. Nearly all the medical men here
have in the course Of their practice, faIle
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

"A man without n,oney.--A man without
any money is like body without a soul !;
a walking death a spectre that irightens
every one. His countenance is sorrowlul,
and his conversation langushing and tedi-
Gus. If he calls upon an acquaintance he
never finds him at home, and il he opens
his mouth TO speak he is interrupted every
moment, so that he may not have chance
10 finish his discourse, which IT is feared
will end 10 asking for money. He is avoi
ded like person infected with disease,
and is regarded as an incumbrance TO the
earth. Want wakes him up in the morn
ing. and misery accompanied him TO bed
at night. The ladies discover that he is
an awkward BOBBY landlords believe he
lives upon air, and if he Wants any thing
from tradesman he is asked for cash be-
fore delivery.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

A short time since. one Of the keepers OF
the State prison at Sing Sing, unlockiuf
one Of the cells discovered man named
Gordon. lying therein. dead and unlock
ing five other cells. Immediately adjoining.
The other FIVE inmates were discovered 81.
riously i'll. On investigating these several
cases, the prisoners were all discovered to
be poisoned, and it was subsequently, as.
certained that they had been working for
some time among quantity Of old copper
clearing il Of the vesdisris it contained
and inhaling large quantities Of this Poi-
sonous substance. were effected To- tho
way described. There 10 no intelligence
as 10 whether any Of the others have died.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

Alta late Charter election, In Albany,
alter an ardueus contest between the two
parties, the Wings triumphed. The Even.
ing Journal says:
The result Of The contest has utts,is
confounded The Regency. Afier convert.
ing the wards into huge Gcrrymander.
the office holders were cure of obt,inihr
an easy itlanph. Our friends engaged IN
The contest under many di.adyant ages
Borne down by hcrdes Of Office holders.
and oppressed by successive Legislative
usurpasions. many Of our friends re garded
their cause az desperate. and were unviI.
ling TO rally. But a few siaunch sterling
Wings IN each ward determined TO mako
an effort Nominations were hastily made
and organization partially effected. The
result shows that a majority Of our citixens
are 'nflexible and nnyieldlpg 10 their alb.
ncrrence Of the Albany Regency. Oar
Trends have carried fen members of the
Common Council. while the Regency on.
y elected nine IL the second ward iherS
Is a tie between Messrs. Judson and Was4
son: This, in these days Of universal do.
lection |; when v hole States are enrulnI,.
ca na great triumph OF principle"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21
Ed VI U ST G

MR TYLER. member Of the Handel
AVE- and Hayden Society, Boston, Mas
sachusetts, win open a school for instruc
ton in SACRED MUSIC, at Martins
burg, on Wednesday evening, April 29th
at 7 O'Clock.
April %, l9S5.-N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

Specific agsinst Fire.-A French chem.
list states that the phosphate Of ammonia is
a preventive against fire /; that piece Of
muslin dipped in solution Of this salt. af-
ter having been dried. will not catch fire
when exposed TO the flame Of a candle. =
The muslin at first becomes black, and IS
then redeemed, but there is no appearance
Of flame.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-21

What are the Wigs The following
definition Of the principles Of Wing. we
give for the benefit Of those who Affect 10
despise the name. IL is from the pen Of
Benjamin Franklin:
"'rhe Wing lives in every state, but
wishes 10 live only in free state. lie
claims no right IN himself but what he is
willing TO give bis neighbor. He is not lis.
ted in sccls by bounds. nor kept in them
by prejudice bis mind is not contracted
by systems. nor sacred bigo;s il is open
to God and nature; he is not attached Ia
persons or factions. but 10 things, to jus.
lice, TO liberty TO virtue and 10 his coun.
try. He adheres 10 men who adhere fc
these and adheres TO them no Longer
than they adhere to these. With like con,
tempt OF promises and menaces. unawed
by power. he is attached to these. MOI
lurking like droDc 10 reap what DINERS
sow, cheerfully acts his part IN society
he does what be can he endeavours WIN
in his sphere to promote the genera wei
fare. No matter what you call him. VIVA
his name, bis profession, or the title o
' his religion is a WBtG,"