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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-03
3uesdny, MaV 81.


sESATE-On MIR. Gays motion, Commits &c, y,
Conference was asked Of the other House, on the o.
carry into effect the Treaty with Spain-and the S.
was authorised appoint three Senators on the w"
mittec. -,
The bill for the annual meeting Of Congress was vi
dered TO third reading. The bill fixes the meeting
the st Monday of November, and the close oil Inc '''
Session on the Cd Monday in May. ,.,o,
On Mr. Calhouns motion, the Opposite BIZ was ON
up with Mir. Wrights substitute to the orginal n ",
Mr.. Webster argued in favor of increase OF Inc
Der of the Opposite Banks, and in favor OF ,ls
the power Of the Secretary Of the Treasury 70 Se end
Banks of Deposte He estimated the surplus al ~, Mr.
of this year at s4O,o0O,OOo He west asa,ns' On
Wrghts proposition and in favor of Mr. Calnoua to
Mr. Cahouns notion the whole subject was ,;n fell on
select committee of nne-and the balo!l'go 'cbsu.
Messrs Wright Calhoun, Webster, King OF a. 0u''
an Shepley, Leigh Hendricks, and Ewing Oh " uss Is.
The bill 10 increase the military establishment bsn the
ken up, and Mr.. Benton spoke long lme-""
Senate went into Executive session. hs
| House of Apprenticeship Deposite Dill
House was postponed until Wednesday week .oeDt was
The Bill to regulate The Postohice par the vote
resumed-Mr Martins motion to reconSio and rejected
adopting the rates Of postage was aeoa'e ps+e debated
yeas 669nays g. Other amendments were
but The bill was not finally disposed OF.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-03
THE CREEKS AND SEMINOLES.
From the Columbus Herald Ar, Of

FRIDAY, May GOTH
GREER WAR INCIDENTS With pride and pleasure
we notice the constant arrival ofSoops from the adoo
ing counties. This morning some six hundred came in
from Talbot county, under the command of Brig. Gen
White About one half Of them were mounted on fne
horses but regretted to notice that large number
were without arms Of any sort. We presume there is
now something like 1900 troops in city, and if the
are all properly armed and equipped they could make
stout resistanceindeed, they al boys of the true
blood and many of those who arrived this morning,
from Appearances would wade swamp, or swim creek
70 scalp an Indian We are Informed that the Indian
forca IS augmenting at Roaaoke and that they
300 sropg at that place, and haze built strong orca
tons. An attack upon Iwaton, ~ miles aeow Roam
oks town situated the Alabama side Of the Cha.a-
hoochee, Barbour county, has been asticpaed But
we hare hope row. that should the savage foe break
upon then they would meet With successful .esst.
ace az learn that about 500 troops from Barbour and
Henry countless have been stationed at that point Two
hundred and City volunteers haye gone into camp to-
day. and will leave in the morning for Roanoke. We
believe they can destroy all the Indians that may be
found ut Roanoke without any assistance; but their
arrival there they viii unite with troops from Stewart
Randolph and Sampler. $500 ~ 4s.e.
Mar 2lst-Ths hostile Indians me still roaming the
forest in pursuit Of punder and both property and lives
are continually falling sacrifice to their brutal ambi-
ton On the night before last they went TO the panta
ton of Paddy Carr, afrendy Indian, and after doing
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-03

Infantry. from Carroll. captain G; Boggess; Clark,
eanlainJ lgon Crawford, captain w A. Carr COVE
M nsKat ,s ssp'an es e.
~ 70 1,,yson Jefferson. captain T. Lene; Laurens,
can,ain G. Nj Troup; Marion captain j. PEARSON Nor
gan captain W. Porter; ogethorpe, captain H HiII;
uliaisrro captain NJ Sanford; Warren rem. captain W.
P Butt; Washington, captain S. A. ID. Jones, :,
RAPIDLY Organized and engage in the same service.
[.Nlicdecuiue Union, May 2G.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
rRoM roUNnRy

Al HARPER'S FERRY, VA.
Thule subscribers wish 10 inform this
X public generally that their Iron Foun-
dry. Oh The island of Harper's Ferry. will
be. In operation The Goth ofthis month, and
viii east Machinery Of every description,
such as
.Haefiae Castings. Mil Gearing,
Ind Branding Itms< 4.
IHey ,riH also keep on hand Mouidboards
Of Nc Ctvnick's potterns. from No. o, TO
NO. 10, riyh and left handed, .4iso
I.oudoun .Nouldboards rigid r left
They haze a,'so on hand, Wagon Bores
Of all sizes, and andiroas cf rarioas pat
terms.
They have and will keep constantly
first rate Pattern Maker. so that they
will be able 10 make uatterns. Of every
description. at the shortest notice. All
orders thankfully received and promptly
attended 10.
HUGH GILLEECE & Co
November i9, lS35--tf
N. ID. Old Iron taken in exchange for
any of the above named Castings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

Tur INDIAN AR--Late accounts IN
l,.s the belief that the troubles with
,.d.ns in Florida viii not be quoted as
.,.;ls as was generally anticipated
ram recent indications it is supposed
,h,,the Creeks intend joining the Semi
,oles. and assisting them in carrying on
,hs war. Should this be the case the
combined army of the Greeks and Sem
;,oIes would present force that the U.
States troops would find difficult to sub
due At present, The Seminoles appear
10 avoid, as much as possible, any en-
r,pement with the United States army
in Florida, and TO keep themselves hid
in The forests and swamps, waiting pro
babIy in expectation of reinforcemenis
from other tribes, TO some Of whom war
hell, have been sent as invitations 10 join
in the contest.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE by
the packet ship Sheffield. Captain Allen.
London papers to March 9Th, and Liver.
pool to the 9th, both inclusive, have been
received at New York.
The message of the President Of the u.
States TO congress, announcing the accept
ance Of the mediation of Great Britain,
bad reached France and England, and was
considered as removing every possibility
OF a rupture.
From Galignani's Messenger, March a.
We have Just received the important
official intelligence Of the acceptance OF
the mediation of England in the question
at issue between this country and the u
States, brought to Havre by the n. York
packet the Albany, which sailed on the
10Th Of February. This important news,
though generally expected from the tenor
of the various private letters received by
the previous arrival, will he hailed with
general satisfaction, as putting TO rest the
anxieties which must of necessity have
prevailed while q doubt remained on a
subject involving such immense political
and commercial interests. Ii will be Oh
seIFeu mat tle onlJ poih' uPo" VIM" '"o
President of the United States expressed
a hesitation was doubt as TO whether the
cabinet Of the Tuileries would accept the
offer of mediation by Great Britain; this
doubt does not. however, exis; on this side
of the Atlantic, as that acceptance was OF
icially announced in the Moniteur of the
2Sth December. All apprehensions oil
rupture may therefore be considered hap
PLY at an end
PoRrsMoUTn. (Eng) March 5.-Ihe
Pantaloon. Lieut.. Cory, arrived late on
Wednesday night, in 90 days from Nor
folk, Virginia, bringing dispatches ior
Lord Palmerston and the French Embas
sy, with which Lieut.. Cory proceeded &c
London, at a O'Clock on Thursday morn
ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

ExPUNGING The Richmond Wing
says 1t is said that -" expnnging" will be
dropped in the Senate! Leigh has stran
gIed tie Monster! See his transcendent
speech 10 part, on The las, page Of to days
country paper. We shalf conclude it as
fast as we can. Can Col Joe and his 'tail'
or Highland following, read it without
crimson blush ? Never oughtthe People
of Virginia to forget or forgive, the Ex
pungers, for the foul stain they have in
llcted on the constitutional principles of
the Commonwealth, and their attempted
expulsion. by the most low, indirect, and
fraudulent means, Of such man from the
councils of the country. II is sin against
the reputation of the State-ineXp,ahle
and objectionable. To discard Tyler aud
Leigh, and rush into the foul embraces Of
Thomas H. Benton, denotes dePraviiy
like that of the Athenian who ostracised
Aristides, because he was tired Of hearing
him called the just. The people have
dealt with some OF the EXpungers. A year
more, and but few Of the tribe will survive
politically.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

THE New YoRK ELEcTIoN.-The Dai
ly Advertiser, in announcing the fact of
the Wings having carried a majority of
the Wards in the City Councils, adds the
following remarks.
"This result has almost disappointed the
Wings themselves in several oil the
wards where they expected but SINAI. ma.
joIities, they have obtained much larger
than was anticipated. The Tammany
party never worked harder. 10 all the
contested wards the greatest possible OK
ertions were made. and great portion OF
the office holders did nothing else but ell
ectoneer. But it would not do; they are
beaten. having only succeeded in clecting
their ticket in seven out Of the sixteen
wards"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

An HONEST Pending. the
discussion of Resolutions in the N. York
Legislature, recommendatory of the dis
sribuion Of the revenue arising from the
sale. of public lands, a Van Buren, mem
Der, made the following remark lit Goa
,ains, without doubt, the true reason why
the administration party is nop so much
opposed 10 measure, which 1t once ad
vocated, and which Gen, Jackson in his
first message to Congress, recommended
a. the only safe method by which the pub
lie monies could he disposed OF
"Wait until after Van Bnren's election
and then we will GO the resolutions II
will take devilsh sight Of money TO elec'
him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

Pocahonias. - Cackley (y b. % Hadsor
wv so.
Hglhe.-J. d. Stanger " 81 elected o
YER j. A. Saunders. w
Bath. Byrd elected by a majority Of
about 10 over Mayse [Wl
Kaaha,cn Col. A. Donnaly, wv 1856,
G. w Buster, " B) 274.
Patrick -Redd (W) elected ma jority
not ascertained. Last year represented BY
Adams (V 81 who contested and obtained
the seat of Critz (W)
Dntciddie Vaughan nv Bl re elected
by majority Of rs over johnson wv
Esser. Hunter WI 100, Lewis nv Bl
50
Culpsppsr.-Hill " 81 elected by 4 ma
jority over Broaddus [Wl
Pendletoa.--M eCoy ~ 81 reelected.
Norfolk County. -Murdaug [Wl $50,
Cook (WI 5sl, Pritchaid [Wl S5s, Fore
man [Wl $40.
Southampton. Bolts [lvl 500. Good
wyn. ~ hi 235. SENATE -urquhart [Wl
$50. Holleman Nv B] a33.
Goochland -Wa'kins V B] elected,
majority not known,
Ohio John Brady. ali, VIM Moon
mel. 2l0. Both Wings
L,menbwg Marshall " 81 aSl Street
wv 229.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF


DfRKESVILLE PROPERTY.
I'm obedience TO decree Of the Circuit
Ill Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for The County of Berkeley. the under.
signed, commissioner therein named, will
expose 10 sale al public auction.
On Monday, The Cd day Of Mag nert.
being Superior Court day. before tho
Court House door in Mariinsburg. The
property named in said decree. consisting
OF TWO TOW.v LOTS in Datkcsyille
and an adjoining lot Of more three acres.
The improvements consist OF large and
convenient weather boarded two story
DWELLTNG HOUSE s. KITCHEN.
The property lies upon the main street.
and 10 the same for many years past occu-
pied by Mrs. Chambers.
The sale will be made subject 10 the
widows dover, which has been assigned
upon part Of the buildings. and on one
Of the town lots. the whole property 10
rest in the purchaser at the decease OF
the widow.
Terms Of sale Ono third Of the pur-
chase money in hand, The balance in two
equal payments of and 10 months. the
purchaser giving bond and approved sc.
curly and deed of trust on the property
to secure the deferred payments.
The sale will be made al The risk Of
Henry Frrancr, who became tie biz hest
bidder at former sale. ard feiitd 10 cas1
ply with the terms. They must Le inlme-
distely complied with in this instance 10
cnabe tie Commissioners 10 report imme-
diately TO the Court, which will be in ses-
sion at the time Of sale.
EDMUND p. HUNTER,
Special Comnlis,isaer.
April 7. 1886 I'D
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

r. The Sheriff OF Pittsfeld, Mass. ar
rested a Rev. Mr. Storrs, an abolition
nreacher, a few days since. on achargc OF
hs;op common brawler." No defence
ras made against the charge and he was
..n,.nced to fine Of sixteen dollars and
three months Imprisonment. in the House
If Correction. He entered an appeal, and
Tins for time. escaped punishment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

A Chance for justice. The Bank of the
United States, and the General Govern
ment of the United States have suit
pending in the Supreme Court, in which
the Bank claims remuneration for DANA
ges sustained by the removal of the dspo-
sites. MIR, fancy, the Individual who re.
moved the deposites is row Chief Justice
of the Court that is TO give IFS decision
upon the case, and will decide upon the
Justice of the claim set up by the Bank,
and on the legality of his own actions in
in the proceedings out ofwhich the claim
has arisen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

EXTENSIVE RoBBERY.-The Merchants
Bank of Providence, [R'I was entered
sometime between the closing of the Bank
on Saturday night, the 10th inst, and It's
opening the Monday succeeding, and rob
bed Of upwards of one hundred and sixty
ore thousand dollars. A reward of ten
,housand dollars is offered for the appre
hension Of the theft.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

A correspondent mentions that some
years ago, when the currency OF tn e coun
try was shockingly derangcd. he saw in G.
very square offices with this written over
their doors "Uncurrent bank notes dis
counted at the lowest rates" The Bank
Of the United States brought our money
concerns into such sound condition that
these ominous signs disappeared, or were
very sparse They have, however, been
rising again in their former abundance ;
and he considers this TO he certain proof
Of the fall of the currency into the dlsas.
trous state from which it was recovered
by the Bank.-yNat. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

The present Pressure I'VE yesterday
stated that money was at present bringing
an interest at the rate OF from so TO 40 per
cent. per annum. This was upon the notes
Of men Of business, widely known in the
community, and whose paper was just as
good as that of any bank in Wall street
In other cases the rate of discount is far
greater. We have been informed by one
of the brokers of this city that the notes
Of good men, but who were not known as
men of business, were selling at The rate
Of one half per cent per day, or fifteen per
cent per month. One thousand dollars
loaned out at this rate, with interest paid
every month, and added TO the principal
would in one year amount to ao,3Oo-
What an enormous INTEREST,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

IoTAL.-Smlth 40, UPle $50; IT.
Boteler 462, ]. Davenport AIT, S. Ca
meron 4l0, J. Morgan 400.
Henry. Martin (W) elected by ma
Jorlty of IS over Hariston " b.
Le,cis-Bland " b. elected over Jack
son fW).
Wm,cick. SENATE Ellis wv Al Page
IW) %, Anderson " By 6. HoUsE OF
DELEGArEs- Craiford (W) 50, Servant
W) 10: Elizabeth City yet to vote.
Observation-Disclosures Robert Alexan
aer IS elected without opposition. Col. A
"' individually whig. but believing the
sentiments Of the county to be Van Buren,
VIII represent il accordingly.
iNer.-kippey nv B] elected by ma
Jorlty OF 10 votes over West ~ Bl
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

TO ALI WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Ell has been known by those aho are
E indebted to us, that we have for some
months past, contemplated change oil
location, and with view to the accom-
plishment of this object. it is indispensable
that we settle up as speedily as possible,
accounts of large amount, aud long stand
ing--We therefore hope that all those
interested, Especially those who have o
pen accounts with us) will attend to the
settlement Of them without delay, aud as
money is our object at this time, we con
fidently trust that we shall not be disap
pointed. in receiving the amount of debt
due us in Berkeley county, before we
leaveit. We deem it proper here to OBJ
serve, for the Information OF those who
may be delinquent. that any debt due us,
in our removal hence will be placed in the
hands ofproper officers for collection.
LAUCK g. STEPHEN.
March 81, 1886
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
Mariinsbnrg Savings Institution,
.I % In2G

Mariinsburg Savings Institution, I
April %, 1886 5
annual election for directors will
FL take place at the Office of said insiI'
tuition on Monday the 9th day Of May
next. Each depositor who has been such
for six successive months, and each stock
holder, has right TO vote for nine dlrec
tors of the institution for the year ensuing
lhe second Monday in May.
ID. Ii, CONRAD, Prest.
T.. P. HUNTER,
r. McSHERRY,
J. JAMESON,
A. S. CHAMBERS,
Judges Of Election.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
Door. J. E. sNOD-

FIX -, Door. J. E. SNOD-
Cd ~ GRASS, having perma.
nently located himself as
Hedgesslilc, 10 ready to attend 10 those
who may need his professional services
Ills Office is next door 10 Barton CAMP
bells, Esq.
HedgesyiIle, April 81, 1886 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
ELY the dispensation OF divine providence
ED the firm heretofore existing under the
name Of WILSON & ANDERSON, has been
dissolved. All persons who know them
selves indebted by bond, note, or book &C
count, will please to call and make settle
ment with John X. Wilson. II is hoped all
those who knew themselves indebted will
see the necessity of making settlement.
without delay.
JOHN X. WILSON, tenders his CRATE
ful Acknowledgements 70 the public, for the
very liberal patronage the firm OF Wilson
s. Anderson has received, during their con
nection in business.
April %, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
AID DTTIC NAL PTI.Yi
4. ANDERSOA. ar

a - ~ !. W 1s - ~ ~ " 4 N IS d
W1ILSON q. ANDERSON, are
w again receiving an additional sup
ply of WINTER GOODS. They would
call the attention Of The pub.
lie. 20 their very complete assortment Of
Cloths aud Cassimeres. Petersham, London
Buckskin. Cassinetis. White and Cold
Eiannels; French, English, and Printed
.Nerinos Zutiecn, French, q Common
Caticoes.
They have pretty assortment OF Black.
and Colorcd Silks; Dress Hats; Plain
and Fig'd Bobbinets. do do. Steiss and
Book Muslin; Cambria and .jackoact;
Laces. Edgings. Mse,iugs, and footings
-- together with general assortment OF
Domestic Goods, Hardware Queens ,rase
and Groceries
December 10, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
VALUABLE MILLS FOR RENT

n WISH to rent my mills near Martins
I'll burg. in the county of Berkeley, cal
led the Union Mills to a good tenant,
for three or four years from the 10Th day
of July next, on which day the lease Of
the present occupant expires. This estab
Ishment is well calculated for doing
large business in the mandatory Of
Wheat into Flour, grinding country work,
plaster. Sc. A good Dwelling House.
stable and garden spot. will be rented
with the Mills as appendices.
MATTHEW RANSOM.
April Z, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
DISSOLUTION.

DISSOL LUTON
, TyHE firm heretofore existing under the
Ii name OF JOHN N RIDDLE & Co., has
been by mutual consent dissolved. All
persons who know themselves indebted by
note or account to the firm. will please 10
make payment to John K. Wilson, who is
TO make all settlements OF the
concern. JOHN N. RIDDLE,
JOHN X. WILSON.
April %. 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

Cornelius w. Laurence. the Van Bnren
candidate, has been re elected mayor OF
The city Of New York. A majority Of
Wing Aldermen have been elected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
New Spring s Summer Goods,


EDEGS leave to inform his old custom
ED ers and ,hefpuhlic generally. that he
has received avery large and handsome
supply OF new
SPRING 81 SUMMER GOODS,
which he invites all who are DESTROYS oil
good bargains, to call and ex-
anime for themselves.
Anril %. 1856
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
y Ju"tI0 N7e0Fs'st "@~
April ID, 1886. Am
VALUABLE SITUATION

THE undersigned will sell the property
now occupied by him upon reasonable
terms. He deems it scarcely necessary
to add, that it is considered, on the whole
the most desirable property 10 Martins
burg, for the occupancy ola Merchant
its advantageous location for business
connected with the most convenient and
comfortable dwelling for family. rend
ers the property 10 business man very
desirable. ISAAC 5. LAUCk.
March 81.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28

GsAUTION.--My wife SARAH, ha-
" ing left my bed and board. without
Just provocation, and taken her children
with her. this is to give notice that | will
pay no debts Of her or their contracting.
and that viii prosecute to the extent Of
the law, any and all persons, who may
harbor them near my premises, or assist
them in conveying away and concealing
any OF my property.
JARED MCDONALD.
April 90. 1S36.-St
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-28
STALLION FOR 1606.
THE distinguished racer and thorough
bred stallion
MnNgNON

will make the present scasnH under The
direction OF the subscriber. at his stable,
near Lee Town. Jefferson county Va, at
SIS The single service. $40 the season.
and $50 to insure foal Fifty cents
cash TO be paid TO the groom 10 either
case. MONSOON was capital race
horse, (sinner of the first Craig plate) and
whilst on the turf he beat many fine bor-
scs among which were Iyrant Lady Lam
caster. and Col Johnson's Annette, alb
good racers. lie 10 Of pure and fashionas
bic blood For particulars. see hand
bills. WILLIAM CLEVELAND.
March 10. lS36.--tf.