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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-18

! This assembly created and appoint.
ed the council ofsafety for the province
and took such other decisive measures
as were virtually a declaration of in.
dependence.
Mr.. Mcmahon, in his historical view
of Maryland says: ''In closing the
the history ofthe conventional govern
ment of Maryland, we shall surprise
the reader by the fact, that the state
has not in her archives, unless rery re-
Gently obtained, single memorial OF
its existence or operations.
Also, they have discovered the pro.
ceedings of the convention of 1875 and
70; of the councils of safety from rs
TO II of the lower house of the pro-
vince from TIA to 1922; original let
ters from such such men as Patrick
Henry, John Hancock, Edmund Pen.
dleton, Benjamin Franklin, Robert
Morris, Lafayette, Washington, Chase,
Stone, Paca, &c. upon subjects con-
nected with the common cause Of the
colonies lists of officers of the Mary
land line; Treaties of Indians Mus
ter Rolls, &c. In relation to these
last, the report says, 'they are con-
ceived to be Of intrinsic Importance, as
containing the names of those who en-
dured the hardships incident to the A
merican war, of many, too, who bit
the dust in that glorious struggle with
the love ofliberty strong in their hearts
that liberty which they achieved for
us and which we now so proudly boast
Of and so happily enjoy.
Many Of the papers discovered, are
of the most interesting character, and
much credit is due to the Librarian q
his assistant for bringingthem to light.
Herald.
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[Vol. xXXVII---No. 26.

rida and Georgia. Il will render tho
general government more economical.
II will silence the strife that for two
years has disturbed the whole nation.
II will do still more---It will enable the
State legislatures to improve the whole
country; to enlarge the empire of hui
man knowledge; and, by rail road
communications, to weld more strong
" tue INKS that connect together all
the parts OF this noble coniederacy.-
The bill was supported by republicans,
state rights men, and strict construc-
tionists. 1T was fortunate destiny to
vote for this bill--to have supported il
from its first instigation, when il was
assailed by prejudice, up to It's final
passage, when nearly all admitted il
ought to pass. THIS bill forms Clio.
rious epoch in our history.
tits hoped you will approve the mans
ner of this address. You wish no con-
cealment. Freemen, yourselves, you
look for firm expression of opinion in
your representative. That is right.
Your sutfrages, for which gratefully
thank you, tell me this; and hence
give my opinions freely, hoping for
your appreciation.
Your citizen,
N. II. CLAIBORNE.
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FREDERICK
White sulphur Springs,


-. The subscriber most respect
% fully informs the Public. that this
iii IN pleasant and delightful Retreat,
MGs8 both for the Invalid, and those
vbo are not compelled. in pursuit of
SsaIth, 10 visit Medicinal Springs. was O.
npoed for the reception Of company, on
he Goth Of June. He trusts from his long
s,oelience as host, and his desire 10
ronsuIt and provide for The comfort. con
yenience and perfect qualification Of his
quests. 10 receive that share Of public pa
,yopage which actual sight and trial shall
Justify.
This Delightful Wat vig Place. is con-
yenientIy situated, easy OF access, in a
healthy and pleasant neighborbood, but
one mile distant from Stephenson's stop.
pipg place on the Winchester and Poto
mac Rail Road, where Hack and Horses
under the superintendence Of careful
Driver, will always meet the Cars ascend
iug and descending, for the accommodation
ufpersons wishing to visit the Springs;
and from thence, they can be accomoda-
led with hack and horses on the shortest
notice, TO the neighboring Springs, or TO
Bath so that by taking this watering
place in their route, disappointment in a
conveyance to either Of the above Springs
can never happen. The public may there
fore be assured that no exertion shall be
spared to render their stay, in all respects
sgteable and that his most respectful
grstltude will be evinced for whatever por
ton of patronage he may receive at an
establishment, which he hazards nothing
10 asserting, shall not be surpassed by any
ID the Valley, for comforts and pleasures.
ROBERT FULTON.
July ID, 1S36.-5t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-18

SouND DOCTRINE" principles
Of associating wealth TO accomplish par
ticular works, either by a voluntary
co partnership or legal corporation,
was early adopted /; and it is obviously
beneficial to persons of small means,
who by thus uniting their little sums,
are enabled to accomplish useful works
otherwise unattainable, or beyond the
reach of all except the most wealthy.
The system thus early begun, has
been steadily pursued through all our
history down to our own days. 1t has
given to the country your whaives-
your docks-your brldges-your turn
pikes-your canals-your steamboats,
your rail-roads-many oiyour most
splendid edifices-your flourishing ma
nu(actories-your wide spread com
merce. To abandon the system, as
some ultra theorists demand, would be
to stop short in the march OF improve
ment. lfthere be abuses IN lt--and
all systems are liable to abuses--cor-
rect them but to prohibit all corporate
associations Of wealth which are con-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-18
LATE AND IMpoRrANr FROM MExr.

LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM MExf-
co.-No further movements towards
the prosecution ofthe war against Tex
as will probably be made before fall.
The last accounts from Tumpico re.
present that city as perfectly quiet
no armed force was there, and no dis
position made towards raising one
The United States sloop ofwar War
rem and schr. 'Grampus' bad arrived
at Tampico--and the Mexican govern
ment apologsed to this government, for
the insult offered to the American flag,
and the officers Of the Jefferson, and
removed the commandment OF Tampico,
Gomez, who gave the insult. The
schrs. Creole and Atlanta, of this port,
! were wrecked on the bar, short time
since-cargoes in damaged state, and
crews saved.
The treaty entered into between
Santa Ana, and Gen. Houston reach
ed Mexico in the latter part of June,
and was Immediately laid before Con-
gress, no definite arrangement had
been entered into when our informant
left, and conjecture upon the subject
would be useless.
1t appears that forced loan Of two
millions had been declared in the city
of Mexico; that the French and Eng.
lish Ministers entered their protest,
calling upon foreigners not to contri-
butte towards the amount. Santa An
as party was considered TO be out Of
overland that the Federal party
was succeeding in every direction;
State after State was revolutionizing,
and that too, with little bloodshed tho
priests were little cared for; the trea-
sury was completely exhausted. il
was said that the new party, would
not, on any account, prosecute the war
in Texas.
No further change has taken place
in the relative situations Of either the
Mexican or Texian Army and no
movement of Importance may be ex-
pected till towards the close of Septem-
Der. Both armies are awaiting REIN
forccments. General Houston has not
yet joined the Texian army, and we
have been informed he will not. We
understand that he is at his residence
near Nacocdoches, which he reached
short time since. General Lamar,
who superseded him in the command,
has the entire confidence of both the
army and cabinet.--N. o. Bee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-18

GuBERNAToRIALR ENcoNTRE. Tho
Portland Advertiser publishes an ex-
tract from letter from Ohio, desert
bing singular rencontre between Ge-
neral Boynton, Of Ohio, and the Hot
spur Governor Of Michigan. The wri-
ter was witness oftho scene---which
took place at Detroit. II appears that
conversation arose relative to the
boundary line and the admission of
Michigan into the Union. Offended
at some remarks that Gen. b. inadvert-
emily dropped while dining at the Ame-
rican Hotel, Mason seized the carving
knife, and made an attempt TO heart
him. Gen. h. saw his movement in
time to ward off the wrenched
the knife from him--threw him on tho
foor--put his foot on him, and tore his
coat To pieces--then threw him into
the street--seized q loaded horsewhip,
and gave him severe flugollation,
which the writer remarks "soon cool.
cd his ire" Governor Mason must
have had lesson, which will teach
him to DO careful in future, how he at
tempts TO enforce his arguments by
means Of the carving knife. his con-
duct was as represented, lie has shown
himself unworthy of the station he &C.
cupies. He should forthwith be de-
graded from his Office of governor, and
appointed head waiter at the American
Hotel. He must be better qualified to
flourish carving knife than to preside
over the administration ofthe State.
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DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE HIS

DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE HIS
TORY OLE MARYLAND.-lt appears from
a report made by David Ridgely, Esq
the state Librarian of Maryland, that
in pursuance with a resolution of the
state Legislature, he has made search
among his various old manuscripts,
which have laid for years, buried i'll
dust and rubbish, in the different Off
ces and places about the state house.
He and his assistant, Mr.. John II. Cul
breth, having carefully explored the
Auditor Generals Office, the Commit
tee Rooms, tho Council Chamber, the
Land Office, the vaults of the Treasu-
nv Office, and even under the stair
way as you ascend the dome, have had
their industry rewarded by the discov-
cry of number of papers, Calculating
the early history Of the state, and show
ing forth, prominently, the patriotism
virtue, and perseverance OF our fore
fathers. Among the papers discover
ed are, the manuscript proceedings oil
meeting of delegates appointed by
the several counties ofthc Province Of
Maryland, in that city, on the. second
day of July, l775, and continued in
session till the 18th Of August ensuing,
or this document, the Librarian says
"The rescue of this document alone
from loss and decay is worth all the
labor and expense that have been bes'
towed throughout the whole of the re-
search. 1t is the corner stone OF the
Republican history of Maryland, anC
upon which the superstructure OF oui
present form of government has beer
so successfully and happily reared.
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trollable by the legislative will, would
be but yielding TO the demands of fol-
ly ignorance or knavery. Henshaw.
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BOARDING EEONse

AT THE BERKELEY SPRINGS.
N the arrangements of the undersigned
I'll for the approaching season. his acco-
modations have been greatly extended by
a union with the Bath Hotel, 1.-THE proper.
ty of Col. Gustin,l which he has rented
entire, and which will be used as bis prin
.cipal house. This, and the large and airy
building of Mrs. Abernethy adjoining the
Court House, with the court rooms,-all
Immediately on the Bath Square-will con
stitute his establishment.
The manner in which the house of the
undersigned has been heretofore kept, is
known to the public and he trusts, thai
his future operations will fully sustain what
ever OF humble reputation may have been
acquired by an establishment, deriving nc
aid from "pomp and circumstance or i'm
posing exterior.
JOHN STROTHER.
Bath, Morgan CO., Va June 7, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-29
THE BALTIMORE
NJ III y M x VIgITER

The publishers Of this popular Literary and
Miscellaneous Family Newspaper, having great
v enlarged and improved il, can now pat IN their
claims for public patronage with every conf
dence of success. Assisted by many writer's Of
known talent, and having before them the most
liberal source for selection from the best Europe
an and American journals, they can offer q sheet
which cannot fail 10 please every Glass OF read
ers. The contents Of the Athcneum and Visitor
will be as follows:
LTTERARY.-From the pens Of many
popular writers will be presented original Tales
Familiar and Amusing Sketches, Poetry, &C.,
and a choice variety givcn--from the best lifera-
ry journals at home and abroad. In selecting,
the mere desire TO fill up cur columns will not
be the motive no labor will be spared IN read
ing extensively, TO Gull the very best OF all the
journals. Besides the higher portions Of light
literature, the man Of wit will find in on,
columns the cream Of all the good things SAID
and done in the world of humor.
NEWS.-In our columns will be found the la.
test Domestic and Foreign News; either con
densed or in detail, according to its interest or
GENERAL Observation-Disclosures
the Literary and News Departments OF the Athe
paum and Visiter, a well condensed summary
will be found Of all matters Of local ana genera
interest. The farmer will find a word ~ season
the mechanic a timely hint oil tho progress "
his art-and the merchant be kept constantly ao
yiscd OF the state Of the markets. Prices cur
rent are corrected regularly according to the
fluctuations of trade and our weekly review
shows 10 detail tho state OF our city business
The care and attention bestowed upon 'ne oom-
bic 10 Inc country merchant, who by this means
can be kept regularly advised ofthe state of our
market. -,
TERMS.-TA The Baltimore AthenGum and VI
sitter, is published weekly by Arthur x Cox, in
Gay ST., opposite the Exchange, at $3.50, pay
able in advance.
Nc paper sent 10 the country unless the order
be accompanied by the amount Of subscription.
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xnoM rouMpRY

EFT A&G61EeF S~ADhk IS ~
TIME subscribers wish TO inform the
public generally that their Iron Foun-
drv. on the leland or Harper's Ferry, will
be 10 operation the goth ofthis month, and
will cast Machinery Of every description,
such as
Machine Castings, Mil Gearing,
.dnd Branding Irons.
They wilt also keep on hand Mouldboards
of Nc Cormick's patterns, from NO. 6, to
NO. IL, right and left handed, .4tso
Loudom MoutdbOards right & left.
They haze also on hand, Wagon Bozei
Of all sizes, and andirons Of cariots pat
terms.
They have and will keep constantly q
first rate Pattern Maker. So that they
will be able 10 make patterns, of every
description, at the shortest notice. AL
orders thankfully received and prompt,
attended 10.
HUGH GILLEECE s. CT
November 10, 1851
N. B. Old Iron taken in exchange TO
any Of the above named Castings.
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TRANSPORTATION

y VIE subscriber living neal the Fal
81 ling Waters, would inform the Cit
zens of Berkeley County, that he has
provided himself with a large substantial
BOAT, for the purpose of Transporting
produce by way of the Canal to George
town. ID. C.. He is now prepared to pur.
chase any quantity of flour that may be
offered, and in a few weeks he expects
his warehouse TO be ready for the reception
of produce, when he will be prepared to
purchase WHEAT. RYE, CORN, Oats
and other articles suitable for the George.
town market. In his purchase he intends
TO be governed by the City prices. conse
quently, those who favor him with a call.
may expect a liberal price for their pro.
duce. Those farmers who wish to provide
themselves with Plaster. will be accom-
modated by applying to the subscriber,
who will furnish them any quantity they
may desire. He also intends keeping con
stantly for sale Fish, Salt, SC. SC. for the
accommodation Of all who may wish to
procure such articles. The flour is now
to be delivered at a house open for its re-
'ception. near Andrew Ulum's blacksmith
shop but when the Warehouse is ready
for the reception OF produce. then all ar
t:cles are 10 be delivered at it situated on
the Potomac, a few hundred yards below
Mr.. Sherer's mill.
The subscriber having procured an ex.
cellent boat, with good hoatmen, ~fla,ters
himself that, by punctuality TO business
he will be able TO render general satisfac-
ton. Flour will be taken to Georgetown
for thirty cents per barrel, and other pro-
duce in proportion.
CHARLES DOWNS,
March IT 1898 ,f
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sale OF Reuf.

THE subscriber as trustee of Edward
n A. Gibbs oil M~artInsburg Berkeley eo
Va, is authorized to sell or lease the fol-
lowing valuable property lying on the Tus-
carora creek in Martinsburg. 4
/. A valuable WooleD factory with all
the necessary machinery, implements &c.
now in the occupancy Of John N. Riddle
Il Co. whose lease Of the Same expires on
the LIST of April 1886. To this valuable
factory is attached a machine Shop-and
every a~ppurtenance and convenience ne
cessary for the spinning, weaving, dyeing.
and dressing processes in the making Of
Cloth.
2 A Valuable Sawmill.
8. A Cupalo Furnace, with its apra,s.
tus and various TASKS, patterns, and fur.
%niture.
a. "A Blacksmiih's Shop and Tools.
This valuable property will be disposed
of by the subscriber separately or toge,hsr
at private sale, or will be leased sepataie-
ly or together for a term Of years. ThA
factory Of course sold or leased subject n
the term of the present tenant-posses.
sion Of the rest delivered immediately
The subscriber can assure persons WIN
may wish TO engage in business Of this
sort that a BARGAIN can be had, the exe5
%ecution of his trust requiring that some
disposition should be peremptorily made.
Enquire Of the subscriber living in Nor.
gan County. Va, opposite Hancock, Md.
or TO ID. II. Conrad Esq. Martinsburr.
Va. CROMWELL ORRlCK,
Trustee for e. a. Gibbs.
September 8, 1851
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NOTICE.
TO PARENTS 6. GUARDIANS.

FBSHE undersigned having been for a
d long time subjected to great annoy.
ahce aud much injury, by the continued
depredations of boys, and other individu
ais, on bis premises adjoining his Mill
though they have been repeatedly warned
TO desist-has at length come to the fixed
determination, hat no pains shall be spa
red 10 identify persons SO offending. in lu
tnre, with a view to their punishment by
prosecution. And he deems it proper
further to add, for the information of all
concerned, that as there are some who
fancy themselves, beyond the reach of the
law, he has made Gas he trusts ample ar
engagements 10 meet their case by a more
summary proeess-and with a view TO eff
feet the object contemplated. he has en-
gagged the services of Mr.. Holm, who
with the millers in mill. are fully au.hori
zed to act on his behalf
ALEX. STEPHEN.
Nav 10, 1886 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-29

EOHN w. BOYD * Co. are now o.
sB pening an unusually large and gene
raj assortment of
sPRrNG 81 SUMMER GOODS,
to which they respectfully the attention OF
purchasers. They will only say, that
those that are in want of bargains, will do
we'll TO call. Among the goods will be
found Super Black and Col'd summer
Cloths, Merinoes and Erminetts, do 8 q
French Bombazine ; Princetias, Paris
Drills a superior article for Gentlemen;
Grape and French Drillings, White and
Brown Russia Drilling, French and Irish
Brown Linen, Wellington Ribs and col.
S~ateens, white and cord cotton Jeans and
Driilings, Rouen Cassimeres. and Beaver
teens, striped and plain Moleskins, Satin
faced Cartoons, Brown Holland, Grass
Cloth. do Skirts, Russia sheetings, Duck
and Diaper, Burlaps, Ticklenburg, and
Dowlas, "a and 1914 Table Diapers, su.
per Napkins, Huckerback do, 1914 brown
Damask Table Cloths, Irish Linens, and
Linen Cambrics, Painted Muslins, and
French Chintz, Painted Lawns, a new &
pretty goods for Ladies' Dresses, 81 and
5 A Ginghams, Supr French Prints, 6g'd
striped and barr'd Jackonets, Swiss, book
and null Muslins, 6 plain Jackonetts
and Cambricks, white s. cold Marsailles
Vestings, Jackonett Edgings and Inser.
tings, thread and bobbinet do. thread La.
ces, and bobbinet Cuttings. blond Gull
lings and Edgings. plain and fg'd Bob
binet and Grecianetts.: Paris Nets. a new
article, Blond Gauze, Pellerines very pre-
ty, blond and Lace Gauze Hdkfs, HERNIA
MIA and Paris nett do, Mandarino ant
fancy gauze do, Bandanna, Pongee anc
Spittalfield. do, Linen and Linen Cam
brio do, Berkeley and Madras do, BLACK
Italian Lustring and Gro de Swiss. blacl
and cold Poult de Sole, fig'd and plair
Gro de Maps; Blue. pink and white Flo
%rences, black silk Vestings and Velvets
a A black c~ravats, supr black and whit
English Silk Hose and half do. Sille'
Thread do, white emb'd Cotton do, blacI
, and Merino cold do, white and cold cot
! ton half do, supr long white Kid Gloves
( fancy Silk open and plain do, Buckski,
, and Beaver do, 4 a and 6 4 Black Italia
Grapes, Green and white do. green an
white Blond Gauze wells, Cd green bar
rage, black Bobtinet Wells, black Stocks
Beltlngs and Ribbons assorted, Parasol
and Umbrellas.
CLOTHS Super blue, black, brown
olive, green and Adelaide Cloths, supe
Cashmere and Cassinets, together with
general assortment of every description c
goods usually kept 10 a country store.
May 5, 1886.
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Afarttmsburg Gazette.
TERMS.

TERMS.
Two DOLLARS, payable in advance OF, Two
DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS, within the yeal'
and II payment be deferred TO the end Oh inc
year, THREE DOLLARS will invariably be DC,
manded. No paper will be discontinued anu :.
2rrearages are paid, except at the option Oh 'h'
Editor.
advertisement of one square or less insel.eu
three times for one dollar, and for each suo'e,
quent insertion twenty five cents longer uni
IN proportion. Chancery orders OF the esa..
length inserted and posted according 70 law, NJ n
please to mark on the manuscript, how many in.
s%ertions are required. If no such direeuon :.
given, the advertisement will be continue0 IN
til S'rbid and charged accordingly.
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STORAGE & COMMISSION
HOUSE,.
GEORGETOWN, d. c..

GEORGETOWN, ID. G..
AUCK & STEPHEN have taken
~ that large Three Story Brick
ware House, on the corner of High and
Water Streets, Georgetown, recently oc-
cupied by Mr.. r. Woodward. They viii
be pleased to attend to the orders of Their
country friends in the sale of any, and ev.
cry article consigned 10 their care, as well
also, in the purchase of goods of every de.
scription, for which they will charge a
moderate commission. The premises
they have rented are very c%ommodious,
having an excellent Wharf attached there.
to, which will admit of the receipt of a
considerable quantity of Flour. or other ar.
ticles on storage. They would here take
to say, that they will spare no
pains to promote the interests of their
friends, who may make their consign-
ments, and confidently trust they may not
be disappointed.
November 90, 1884.
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Transportation.

FT'HE undersigned have prepared boats
Il and have them ready for use. and
will carry Flour and all other produce
that may be offered and deliver it to
Georgetown or Baltimore. They will
bring all kind Of merchandise in return
from Georgetown or the Point of Rocks
and Harpers Ferry, and have it forwarded
to the owners Immediately. They will
take in Flour in Williamsport and Fal.
ling Waters and Mouth Of Opequon
They will keep plaster on hand.
KISlNGER s. N.
March 10. IS35-tf