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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-21

The following important circular has been sa'
dressed by the Secretary ofthe Treasury 10 the
Opposite Banks and to the receivers ofthe PUB
lie Moneys at the Land Offices We have Wofa
respecting it when we have room.
To receiUerS of public monies and TO no
Deposite Bands.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, July II, 1850
la consequence of complaints ahIcu
have been made of frauds, speculallons,
and monopolies, in the purchase oil uo
public lands, and the aid which IS sald 70
have been given to effect these opJec's y
excessive bank credits, and dangerous |"
not partial, facilities through bank arslI
and bank deposites, and the general e'"
Influence likely TO result TO the puolle w.
terests, and especially the safety Of NO
great amount of money IN the ueasuiy;
and the sound condition of the currency
the country. from the further exchanSoVi
The national domain in this manner, anu
and chiefly for bank credits and paper NV,
ney, the President of the Uniled o'a,'s
has given directions and you are nereUy
instructed, after the 18th day OF AusIs.
next, 10 receive in payment for the PuO ~,
lands nothing except what IS dlfec'eu
the existing laws, viz. gold aud shVer' an.
IN the proper cases, Virginia land SCRIP ~,
provided, that I'LL the 18Th day OF Dece" GU.
Der next, the same lndulgences here'o'O'IS
extended as to the kind u money rece"eJ I
may be continued for any quantity OF 'au ~
not exceeding three huqdled ana '"en1
acres, to each purchaser who IS an sS,oa,
settler or bona tide resident oil The o'a''
where the sales were made.
In order TO insure the faithful execution
of these instructions, all receivers az
strictly prohibited from accepting LOT iSnr
sold, any draft. certificate, or DINER CIV
dence oim0ney or deposite, though Iof'P',.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-21

sum Of two dollars and Fifty cents, 10 de-
fray the expenses Of printing and cacula
ting among the citizens of tits common
wealth The proceedings oflbis Convention,
and all other incidental expenses.
The convention proceeded TO the con
sideration Of the special order OF the day,
being the first resolution reported on yes.
terday, to wit the nomination by the
convention Of President and Vice Presi
dent of the United Whereupon,
on The motion Of Mr.. Harper Of Berkeley,
seconded by Mr. Stuart OF Logan, it was
unanimously
ResolUed, That this Convention, actua.
ted by desire 10 preserve and perpetuate
the constitutional liberty Of the U. States,
and fully impressed with sen,e Of the in
dispenslble Importance Of patriotic, 10
telllgent, and incorrupGble Executive
head, recognize in General w LLIAM IL.
HARRISON, of the State Of Ohio, the
man 10 whose wisdom, virtue, and int
gritty they have full confidence, and ear
nesuy recommend him TO the sulIrages Of
The People at the approaching election, as
PRESIDENT of the United State.
On the motion Of Mr.. Sheve Of Lou
doun, seconded by Mr.. Frazlr of Angus
Ia, ii was unanimously
RcsofOed, That this convention approve
The nomination Of our fellow citizen, JOHN
TYLER, for the Office Of Vice President
OF the United States made by the State OF
Maryland, and concurred in by other
States Of the Union and recommend him
to the people Of Virginia, as fit person
to be supported for that office.
On the motion of Mr. Laldley of Kama.
VIVA, seconded by MIR Niche oil Cabel, ii
was unanimously
Hesoired, That the following Ticket be
presented to the People Of Virginia, as the
Electoral Ticket for President and Wee
President Of the United States adopted by
this Convention, and unanimously recon-
tnendcd TO the support of the friends OF
General WILLIAM Ill. HARRIsoS and john
TYLER, throughout the State:
THE UNION ANIY-YAN BUREN,
HARRISON TICKET.
William Collins of Norfolk county,
2 John Urquahnt of Southampton,
8 I'm X. johnson Of Chesterfield,
4 sbdk AleTander Of Meckltn burg,
.4Ltea Wiison of CumberIahd,
James Saunders of Campbell,
I J0seph Martin of Henry,
Joseph Nc Cmdtish Of York,
Uiltiam p. Taylor of Caroline,
10 r. ". Garter of Richmond county,
II Chapman johnson OF Rchnond city,
~ Uiitiam + Gordon of Albemarle,
IS John l. .Marge Of Spottsyltania,
Ii John .Ja1lneD of Ioudoun
10 Charles James F'@plfnsr of Berkeley,
Is John 3 ID. Smith of Frederick,
II Joseph Crdvehs Of Rockingham,
IS Briscoe @ Batd,cm of Augusta,
10 Henry Erskine Of Greenbrler,
90 John II .Mdiieps of Wythe,
81 WiItiam X. Harley Of Smyh,
- joel Shrewsbury Of Kanawha,
% Moses ". Chaptias of Ohio.
Mr. Stuart of Berkeley, from the com
mittee appointed. prepared aid reported
an Address to the People of Virginia, which
was unanimously adopted by the conven
ton, and ordered TO be entered on The pro
ceedmgs.
1.-The Address is unavodsbly crowded
out of to days paper.-It 'hall appear in
our next.--Ed. Ga=ette ]
After the reading and adoption Of the
Address, on the motion of Mir. StHsrt Of
Berkeley, the Convention Adjourned TO
meet again at half after O'clock.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-21

gan, Loudoun, Mason, Nicholas. Nelson,
Ohio, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph,
Rockingham, and Wood.
On motion Of Mr.. Francisco Of Bath,
Resolved, That the corresponding com.
mlttees in each county, be earnestly re-
quested TO take measures for the more
general circulation Of the Harrison Advo-
cate in their respective counties:
On motion Of Mr.. Laidley Of Kanawha,
it was unanimously
ResOlred, That we tender our thanks TO
| the President, Vice Presidents, and Secre-
tares Of this Convention, for the faithful
and impartial manner in which they havo
| discharged the duties Of their several Of
| fees.
On motion Of Mr.. Newton Of Ohio, il
! was unanimously
| RESOLVED, That the thanks Of this con
vention are due to the Harrison commit
! tee of Arrangements for Augusta county
for the facilities afforded this body 10 the
prosecution Of the business for which they
assembled.
Also, RESOLVED unanimously, That the
thanks Of this Convention be rendered to
the Presbyterian congregation, for the use
of their house, 10 the Clergy for their Kind
services, and TO the citizens of Stanton
for their attention and hospitality during
| the session OF this Convention.
On the motion of Mr.. Cutler of Nelson
The Convention then adjourned sine die
JAMES CRAWFORD. Pres't.
WIN. II. GRAY, LIST Vice Prest
G.. l.. Francisco, Cd v Prest
R R 2, [ G G@i'er' ; Secretaries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-21

From the Same October s, 1929.
William Henry Harrison attempts 10
justify his universal support Of slavery by
the constitution Of the United States : this
is another evidence OF his want OF candor.'
Gen. Harrison does not appear to doubt
the right Of the State Legislatures 10 make
their own laws on the subject of slavery
The National Intelligencer Of October
80, 1922, in reference 10 this election, has
this editorial paragraph 1t is confirmed
to US, that Mr.. Galley is elected IN ooppo
sitlon to Gen. Harrison. A friend informs
US, which we are sorry 10 learn, that zen
Harrison was opposed as friend to the
General Government, but particularly on
account Of bis adherence 10 that principle
Of the Constitution which secures 10 the
people Of the South, their pre- existing
rights
The above extracts are sufficient 10 in
form the people of Virginia oftbe opinions
Of Gen. Harrison as 10 their 'pre existing
rights lie lost his election 10 Congress
in 1922, because continued cIamor was
kept up that he favored the Southern pc
Icy.
You are at liberty TO use this letter
among your friends, as may be deemed
advisable.
Respectfully, yours, &c.
JOHN III. GOD,
Sec. Cor. Com Hamilton county
Messrs Harper s. Sosey, Stanton, Va"
On motion Of MIR. Laidley Of Kanawha,
il was
RESOLVED. That committee consisting
Of one member from each county repre-
sented in this convention, and the dele
gate from Washington College. be ap
pointed by the Chair, 10 report TO this
convention by resolution or otherwise,
what measures are proper for the consd-
Grafton of this convention, and that said
committee be requested TO report at as
early an hour as will suit their convent
ence.
Whereupon, the following gentlemen
were appointed said committee: Messrs.
Laidley of Kanawha, Kinney Of Augusta,
GaiewOod Of Bath, Stuart of Berkeley,
Niche Of Cabell, Hamilton of Fayette,
Chambers Of Hardy, Kennedy Of Jefferson,
J. McCue Of Logan, Shreve OF Loudoun,
Kinney of Mason, Cutler of Nelson, New
ton Of Ohio, Cravens of Pend!eton, Tall
man Of Pocahontas, McCue of Washing
ton College, Baldwin OF Rockbridge, Gray
oil Rockingham, and Stuart of Bltetourt.
On motion Of Mr.. Kinney Of Augusta,
| The Convention Adjourned to meet again
this evening at hall past o'clock
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
.V'OTETE.
I,Iile,i

vENl subscriber offers for sale his Plantation, on
L the Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike. about SIX
miles above the former place. aud containing ll3f
acres by late survey ; about l5O acres supposed to
he cleared, and nearly all in goood heart. There are
about 4Oacres of first rate meadow Land, II or II
year in cultivation and viii be in fine order 10 seed
grass this fall the balance of the Land Is hcaN J.
" umbered aud the whole tract lies remarkably we'll.
I'm fact there is not a single acre that lies too rolling
Tor cultivation. II contains due proportion OF To-
hacco Land. From experiments made on this tract,
and in the neighborhood, feel myself warranted IN
saying thai there is portion OF the State where
the soil more benefited by the application oi Clio
Yer and Plaster than this. The great quantity of
Timber on this Fam renders IT, on account OF its
Cuntiguit, 10 lvuchburg ior fuel and other purpo-
seS, truly valuable, and equally If converted into
u dairy farm, 10 which, from the large proportion OF
flat Land, il is peculiarly adapted.
Also, the Tract, on Which tie subscriber resides,
half a mile West OF New London. aud contains
1870 acres Tor rhcrcabout) About third OF
this tract is cleared the most of il in fine
heart the Thinner the balance is very hca-
w, and 1.-The soil is admired by all persons to
whom it is known being the very best in this
try. The Improvements plain, substantial aud
sufficient for the accommodation of moderate sized
family. To IA gentleman who wishes to be near
such an institution the New London Academy,
for the purpose oi educating his children. know no
situation desirable, Ii, being only three quarters
of a lne disant)
Also to lease tor term al wears. his + ilsM adj
juinng Mrs Thompson, Col. Thompsons mill tract.
and others, on which there Is meadow that Yields
annually = or 6OOOO lbs. OF HAY, and ready market
at the place tor all that be made from cents
to 81 per hundred; about 100 acres cleared. Terms
made known application 10 the subscriber, living
near \ " London W. W. AUSTIN.
Ma wSw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
IRELAND.

DUNN, May 7.-Iamint m The north mesf.--
Tie most dcporabe accounts have been received
from almost all parts oi the northwest coast, rspc-
clally Sligo aud Donegal, Of the dreadful state oi
distress, the absolutely starving condition Of the
peasantry. The very backward state OF the SEA-
son, and the extreme severity OF the weather iof
months past, have greatly aggravated the misery
of the poor people, and accelerated the commence
ment of the periodical famine Tins year have
scenSevcral letters which give The heart rcndne
account OF the suffering of the peasaniry.
LIVERPOOL, May II, 1896.
Gotton--Ihe market continues III the same dull
Stae the demand having been very limited during
the whole of the week, and generally considered
Id per H. lower the 9Th inst al the same time II
muS he observed thai holders do not appear djspos-
ed 10 force sales The sales tins week are 002U
bales, OF which 80 have been taken for export
the import is ! ,D2I bales
Monday Ib.--We have had a quiet Cotton mar
ket to-day The sales are estimated from II 10
100 bales at Yesterdays prices, chiefly Amer-
can, from 10 10 / I'll.
The holders of Tobacco are SELLERS at casici
rates, but AT present nothing las been done TO,
shipping and the home trade have bought only
small quantities, lust sufficient for their immediate
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
NOTICE.

4 GREEABLI to the last will OF Capt Pete,
N AustIn dec, the subscriber offers for sale the
Tract of Land on which the said dcccdcnt resided
AT the time of his death. II lies about one mile and
u half southwest of the New London Academy and
contains 40 acres The improvements have all
been put on the place within the last or 10 wears
the Dwelling House is large, and composed of first
rate materials, and for convenience in its arrange
ments is not surpassed by any dwelling in tins sec
ton OF the country. There are about $50 acres of
Land supposed to be cleared, and the greater part in
fine heart the Wood Land is heavily timbered and
OF superior quality for producing Tobacco of the
hhcst KIND. There small Meadow. and very
productive, now ON the place, and might be readily
enlarged to the extent OF between 30 and 10 acres
W non the great variety Of advantages attached to
tins place Is taken into consideration, to wit its
contiguuy TO that very prosperous literary IN
Sututlon, the New London Academy its beino
situated IN one OF the most healthy, wealthy and IN
teIgcnt portions ofmiddc Virginia together with its
fertility, THINK feel justified in saving that | know
no tltuaIon now for sale, tins section of country
containing So many advantages. The terms willIs,
liberal Tor further particulars, enquire of the sub
scrlbcr, lNlne near New London
W. W. AUSTIN, Error. Of
Peter dustin dec'd.
May % wsw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
POLITICAL.



There's sound of arrows on the ar.
A sound of the laundering atahal;
I see through the the banners glare,
This eve they shall hang on the Christian s"aii
And the naughty hands that those BANNERS bore
This eve shall be stff IN their own damp gore
Then leave me- sweet lady Thy starry eyes
Are made for love and love alone:
Those glowing lips are for PASSIONS Signs,
That form Tor the silk and the 20 oi a throne
Before the dawnng sky Is red
Yon plain shall be heapd with the dying aud dead.
Hark ,--hark It's the Christians battle horn,
Behold the red cross standard wave,
Like fiery gleam IN the opening morn;
The shout is tGlor, OF the Grave
Unclasp my hand--no tears-away
The Saraccn shouts his las, to day.
One kiss sweet love-fo pray lor Srdn--
Light every ,aper-pras tor hun
Whose soul ma, on that fatal PLAN
But finger ior thy parting hymn,
No-be that idle thought forgiven,
Well meet in bliss, on Earth--os Heaven
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
TRUST SALE.

IN PtRSu ANCE of deed OF trust, executed
! by Joseph billiard, bearing date the LIST of Au-
gust, 1876, and of record in the Clerks Office of
Amherst county the subscriber will, on the 18th
day of June next, on the premises, offer for
sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, a TRACT
OF LAND, in said deed mentioned, which Tract
is described as containing so acres, being in the
county of Amherst, on the waters of l'ttle Pincy
River, on Kings Creek, and adjoining the lands of
Edmund Massic, James Campbell and Joseph
Goodc. This land is represented as rich Noun
tain Land, aud well worth the attention of To-
bacco planters. The subscriber knows of no
defect in the liltlc, but viii ouly convey such as is
vested in him by the deed aforesaid.
LUCAS p. THOMPSON, Trustee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
June &
NOTICE..

'I'liE Undersigned acting under and by virtue "
decree OF the circuit superior court OF law
and chanccry for the town of lynchbuIg pronounc-
ed on the 2d day of February, 1886 in a cause
therein depending, in which Nelson c. Dawson,
sheriff Of the county of Amherst, and such ad
nnlStrator de boniS non, with the will annexed of
John Crawford. dec. is plaintiff, and Richard En-
hank John VI. Eubank aud Thomas \. Eubank are
defendants. will, pursuant To said decree proceed
on the 9Th June, ls36, the premises. to SELL to
the highest bidder for cash. the Tract of Land IN the
SAID decree mentioned, being 1904 acres, situated
lying and being on Horseleys Creek, in the county
OF Amherst, and al dining the Lands of William
PtNor's estate and of Abram Carter and others, aud
Is part of larger tract formerly belonging 10 the
estate of John Crawford, dec, The said tract of
Land will be sold, however, subject the contingent
right of dover IN favor of Mrs. Peggy Eubank
the wife of the said Richard that is she will be
dowablc thereout # she survives her SAID hus-
band. deed will be made To the purchaser on the
day of sale JOSEPH Il. IRVING, Com.
May % ids
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
NOTICE.

ptkSiA Ant 10 the provisions al decree al tifs
4 circuit superior court OF law aud oiauccfy 10
the county oi Seson pronounced IN the Sd OF Ala,,
lr.b, IN certain cause therein depending. IN whlel
Messrs. \. x II. Need \ Go. tie Plaintiffs and
Franklin Thwng y Obadiah J. REYNOLDS, late mr..
chants aud partners. under the siyle oi Thwing y
Reynolds, aud others the defendants the under
signed. appointed a Commissioner By the SAID de
cree iof the purpose. Will prucerd. On the 10Th Jun
neNi, IN the town ri New Glasgow, county OF Am
herst, Ia sell Ia the highest bidder, Tor cash, III
Store House aud Lot situated III tie SAID town, tn
property of the said Thwing Reynolds.-Ib
Store House = large Lot and the stand tor stop
a good
TiioMASN EiBANk, ShtuFof
imheriS and Commissione
Al,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20

10 Pat,ey BorJer, Thomas y. iddms ana .ne-
f;Lia ms mite, John ~. Rudedgt and Lnoh""
his rife. John ". Rmi,dge and Jufis Inn Hs
,r;6 Henrietta BarJ,r, John Barber, hooe.i
Barber, William Barter, and Jeremiah IT,
Barber.
yNVAKE NOTICE, thai on the 9Th day oil July
u next At the dwelling house ot hof'oahi :,
Shelton IN the county Of Plttsylvania, va, ! s'''',
AXE the deposition Of SAID tbraham C. shelton anu
others and ON he lh day OF the same month"; ''
the tavern Of James VI. Smith, nj Henry Courthouse,
Va shall take the deposition Of James 'fah, anu
others; and ON the 18th day of the same moh'l =,
Bcruers store IN the county OF Pittsylvania sdii
take the deposition OF Booker kesee and others anu
on the 18th day OF the same month, at the dweiihs
house Of George Dciarnett, the county ol f'tsy
vania shall rake the deposition OF James lrby an"
others and on the 18th day ofthe same MONTH at
the dwelling house of Jabez SNOW, III the county u,
Bedford Va. | shall take the deposition OF the said
Jabcz Snow and others; and on the 2i'tll DAY Oh e
same month al the dwelling house OF Jno w arhin the
county ofIIttsylvauia Val shall take the helos'iS'
OF the SAID John Ward and others all when deposl-
tious when tab ii. to be read as evidence IN sun
now dependn. in the Superiorcoun OF law ana cilal
ccry in the of W chbnrg, wherein YOU are PLAIN
tins and myself, executor OF Henry Ward, dec and
other. are defendants. And if the said dispositions
or any of theip should not be taken on the day OF
DAYS above stated then to be taken on the next sue
+ ceeding day in each instance, and continued from
day 10 day until completed.
JOHN LYNCH Executor
ofHeary Uard, deed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-20
HIEEAIDE SPRINGS,

StiTl ATED ON Buiiaoe RIVER in the county
- Amherst. H. miles OF the Court House. % miles
from Lexington. aud - mile fran l.,nchburg.
Ia calling the attention u tie public Ia these
Springs watering place. IT, nb.o1ber takes OF
easion to remark. that they u discovery, al
though unknown To VI distant pubiss % d iast sra
For many ssai= they have beeg numrrnusls At
tended by persons from the surrounding eoun=
Try, who will readily testify 10 their Medicinal
slftuc,-but owing the fact that the former
pIcrs filed them tenants At the will Of the owners
who would neither sell non improve the property. IN
dncements. IN the way of comfortable accommoda-
lions 10 distant strangers, could not be offered.
Within the LAST II months . very large and com
inodIous Hotel, with comfortable Cabins have been
erected sufficient To entertain :bO persons.
The water has been analy and found tn coll
tain Ill. essential Ingredients sulphur. soda. I'm
unusual proporion) and maenesIa and the snbserI-
Der say with the fullest confidence that If certli
oi tact this required they eau he obtained
oi many individuals whose experience OF their virtues
enables them III say that they not surpassed by
any waters III Virginia for most OF the diseases
mon To our climate-ln cases ofDyspcpsia, deranged
condition Of the stomach aud breast liver diseases,
and diseases oi debility generally. and to delicate te
males and children, they are peculiarly adapted. Fer
tins fact, the highest authority among the medical
faculty can be offered III this section of country, as
well as the better evidence OF full and ample from
individual, by actual experience.
The season will again commence on the 18th OF
June. The subscriber grateful for the liberal pat
ronage heretofore enjoyed, both from hrs old
friends aud strangers. again invites them to visit linn
with confidence ON his part, that whilst he will be
T Enumerated FOR unrcmIttcd esefons to please, thai
j they will be repaid IN improvement of health.
The rates oi fare will be the same as last year, VIZ
Board per week, 20 OO
do do day, 90
Horses per- week, 3 ID
do do day, -
= Children and servants half price.
i. S.-liaslng been requested by some OF my
county -mcn, 10 prepare dinner Tor the celebration
Of the anniversary Of American Independence, of
the tlI of July next, Iwould say To those person,
whoarc disposed 10 unite with us on that occasion
the will only be charged the subscription rates fo
dinner aud regular boarding faies for after time.
Visitors Tor health Will pay nothing extra.
Jmc2 Is ". l.. SAUNDERS.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REV ARD.

plNAWA1 from the subscriber living IN Camp
L u bell county about five miles wesl OF the Ceur
House, seven miles from New London, aud about
eleven miles from lynchburg, ON Tie third of Iasi
month, Arfd, negro man named sam, about ninr
teen years of aye, about five fee. ten inches
high, rather spare made and black complexion. lie
WAS raised by MAJ. Augustine Ietiwich dec. of Bed
ford county, within SIX miles 81 Liberty. lie had
ON when he went away, black broad cloth coat and
dove c"lourcd cashmere panfaloons--hc has rcla-
lions III different parts of Brdiord-his range is cx-
iensn". ! will give the above reward of $50 # de
lNercd I" me al my house, or SO It secured III
any jail, ,ot that get him again
PEYTDN IEFTNiCU
u The hulaloha tanner mW insert The abore
THREE times and sind us occounf 10 this Office.
Nav 30 -
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SPRING SUPPLY.

'uNiiE subscribers have just received by the shin
SUPERIOR, their importation of ; pring and sum
mcr British Dry Goods, together with large stock
Of other Foreign aud Domestic Goods purchased in
Philadelphia, New York and Boston, in connexion
with Their partners fF. & S. James & Co. Of Rich-
mond by the package.
They solicit the patronage of the customers of the
concern ot Franklin, Hunt X Co well as the pub
NC assuring them that their stock is large and com
mandinc, and will be sold wholesale or retail on
terms not t"bc surpassed by any house in upper Viz
glnla. JAMES e HINT & 10
! amIly Groceries, Hardware, Shoes and Hats
J. c. II. g. Co.
April 81 y,