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Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25

From the Western Monthly Magazine.
CIRGUAlSTANTTAL EVlDEN u.
A TALE FOUNDED on FAcT.


The circumstances which am about tC
relate are familiar 10 many now living. The
event excited intense interest at the time
Of its occurrence. IF | shall succeed in
Impressing upon any one the delusive char
acter9f circHmstantial evidence, my oljccl
viii he attained,
HeHHatl the magnificent sycamores that
Mrdercd lovely stream in the southwest
part of Kentucky, a company of emigrants
had pitched their encampment for the night.
The tents were set up, the night-fre threw
ITS gleam upon the water, the weary horses
were feeding, the evening repast was over,
and preparations made Tor repose. The
party consisted ofthrce brothers, with their
families, who were vending their way TO
the landsof the distant Missouri
As they stirred the expiring fires, the CO.
lumn flight, mingling with the smoke and
clndcr, rose towards the clear sky of the
mild May night, revealed travellers of a
different appearance, who had encamped on
the margin of the same stream One was
a man of thirty; several years passed in
-the laborions practice Of medicine, in a
southern climate, had DESTROYED his const-
tuition, and he had come TO breathe the brac.
ing air of higher latitude. The other
Young MN who sat hy him was friend to
whom he had paid visit, and who was
now attending him short distance on his
Journey. They had missed their way, and
reluctantly asked permission of tile cmi-
grants 10 SHIRE their coarse fare rather than
wander m the dark through unknown for
ests. Hamilton, tho younger of the two,
was perhaps twenty seven years of age,
and was gentleman Of prepossessing ap-
pearancc, OF cultivated mind, and-of chiv-
alrous and sensitive disposition. In ono of
his commercial expeditions down the Mis-
slssippl, he had met with Saunders, the ply
sician. An intimacy ensued,which, though
brof, had ALREADY rpencd into mature
friendship.
Early in the morning, tlc two friends
pursued their journey. Asthcy were about
TO depart, ono o(tltc cmigrants advanced to-
wards them, and remarked.
4 reckon, strangers. you allow 10 camp
at SeoasgilIe to-nigh,2'
'Yes,' said Saunders, 4 d.
'Wcl, then, can tell YOU cut that's a
heap shorter than the road you talk ofmk-
inS-and at the forks Of Rushing riverihero
i a smart chance Of blue clay ihat's miry
like, aud its righ scarry crossing at times
Surprising they had found nearer and
hotter road, andone by Which dangerous
ford would be avoided, they thanked their
informant, and proceeded On their journey.
Al some previous conversation, Br. Saan-
,lers had learned that h:s friend bud recent
y experienced some heavy losses, and was
at the time much pressed lor money. As
The time of parilug approached, however,
he drew the conversation u That point. and
was informed that the sam u lise hundred
dollars would relieve Bis friend from en-
barrassment. Having large sum ia his
possession, he generously teadered him the
amount required aud HamiIlont after some
hesitation accepted lhe loan, and proposed
le give by n9ie lcF rs Repayment. which
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25

S STNAR vi il 6lEIr n


HAVE just received and arc now open
ing, nm assortment of
STAPLE a FAssJY GOODS,
adapted to The season, TO wit:
Superior black Mcrinos,
do Six IIhdkls Of various colors,)
Fine Italian Sewing Silk, (assorted)
Back Six Velvet, "a beautiful article,)
Thread Lace and Edgings,
Back striped Chalis,
Mourning Muslin, &c.
Together piM a pe,y fnc 0ssorimcm o.
Ladies' Fancy Dress lIandkcrchiefs,
Gloves,
Hosiery, &c. &c.
We have also on hand lot of PALM
LEAF HATS.
Rodney, April il, 1897. Off
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25

5THRRN TFEEeRApH
20 fpaLfsHgn EvERT TUESDAY 81
oMks 3. PALEIER,
DOLLARS per ycar, in aasaare, or
xpiFation af lhe year.
aper discontinued until all arfeora-
81, pnloss at the option 81 lhe aIilor
Subscriptions rtesirsd ~ 4 ahorlsrFe-
f 1ear.
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25
NLSTRlTORS NOTICE..

Pl1}S Of administration having
6n granted tothe undersigned, |
1rablc Pr1bata Court Of Jelferst II
as the November Term, 1886, Of
10 Of Doctor EDWARD LEE, decd
y, therefore, hereby gircn to all per
u nriUbted to said estate to come forward
lslqi delay, and mako payment, and all
Aose having claims against the estate arc
eslilestedto present them within tho fHt
prescribed by law or they will he barred.
]. B. WARREN, Admir-.
Dec. n, 1886. 46-tl
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25

LovE's TEReRArn. r. gen.lemqit
wants wife, he wears rluy on the first
finger Of the lcf hand if he he engaged,
be wears il on the second linger; Il mar
ried. on the third on the fourth if he ne,
yer intends 20 beumrried. When ladyis
not engaged, she wears in1p Or diamond
on her first fngoi; ii engaged, on her se-.
cond; if married on her third; and on hes
forth, Ifshe intends 10 die o maid.
When geniIemaa presents FIN, 4
nswerfor triuket io lady, with the left
hand, il is on his part an overture oflc4ar,
Should she receive il with her iek iiaH,l, it
IS considered IN rs an acceptance Of lIis
esteem; bui # with The right, il IS FeflsaI
of the offer.
Thus, w 4 faw simple tokens oxYgatncd
by rile, tie passion 81 love IS expressed.
AMI ihfotgh tie medium Of this ielegnph
the most fimid and dilIidept man may viii
out difficulty, communicable BIS als
81 regard log lady did ii ea M
Should be refused. asold expa eine Tie
faegllfcatipn d an explicit feie |l6H
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25

The following Prentice-ism isso pilhy and
%. literally true withal, that We copy ii,wiih
The expectation that tho lady who lately
told us she would enclose al sae did not
like mthe Gazelie, viii faltil her promise--
Tint y, IL i comes within tho rule. n.
frseite.
The Eiispr fihc Giahc bus sold him
sci @ iha dovll. soul aud body Jfassa-
gefis Pallalian
Il iho assilas afihe Clone has sold hnnseli
safl aDd botly Ii ola Scratch IL haa hecf
ulllg " MlhalA ~ liad - sau L
sell tea oMaa
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25
I 5000 AS5z5 o. LAND.
AND 70 NEGROES,
EOR SALE.

TIE subscribers propose selling fifteen
thousand acres very superior level
co TTON LANDS,
situated on the hank of navigation, entire
Hy free from inundation. Growth, highland
dogwood, red-hud, sassafras, hickory, wal
nut, lacust, boxelder, holly, gum, &c. and
very large cane.
ALSO,
75LIKELY YOUAG NEGROES,
now upon ihc land. Possession given I'M
nediately. Credit | +, 2, 3, 4, 3, g. and
: years. For more particular description
Of the above property, and for terms apply
to either ofihc owners.
q. GIBSON,
N WILSON.
April II, 1887 9.tf
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25

NOTICE.
a ii. persons indebted 10 the firm Of
"a WIIsoN and ALLISON, A. SNYDER, or
ALLISON and SNYDER, arc hereby res
qucsted @ come forward Immediately and
settle their accounts wifh The undersigned.
who IS alone authorized to receive and re-
celpi loF Tho same, as be is desirons thai
ihe business should be closed as soon as
po bic.
aaIEs ALLISON
itNane Sept 1876 36~H
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25


FEon rnE NEw YoEK MIREoR,
THE FIELD OF CORN.
Let others praise the myrtle flowers
From southern summers sPrungi
The glory ofItalinn bowers
BY bard and beauty sung;
While Rosalie's endearing grace
Is in my mem'ry horne,
IN notiorget onr trSsting place
Was in the field Of corn.
TIE branching vines beneath our feet
No purple cluster bore,
hat fruit more sunny-hued and sweet
umpkin's yellow store.
'niise euail that harbored near
zlafn,
81 was dear.
To- l
sd
Hai
d 1eaHsf
M
*H
IA MEET No MORE.
s seesoA
Wc shal na mna6 81 sle sammy hisf
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25
RE NO ~.

THE Store of Y0E s. DAVENPORT
has been removed so The new baililils late
ly erected by George Qveraker, one door
below the south-wcal eefnef III Commerce
street.
Rodney, April II 1887 0sf
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25
TAKE NO TICE

Wing sola nv stock ol Drugs and
ines q MessEs T G Compton & ca.
earnestly solicit all persons having
accounts with ne for nc last md pfe.
ears, 70 come larHasdaal claa IheI..
GlfoRGEB. BAfI
Southern telegraph., 1837-07-25
DIR. II. FOX


AAaREOttsBsaHs &prEra@
THERE have been twelve larae
story family cottages added to ibis Vac
eslahlishnent since last summen
rs0ders 1 The most exteassTe 81 am
initial States The pFopriS
gay portion Of bis Fisii5lls ihaf Ihe
and dancing vii, Ilf iha are.
charge, and that bo Sc Il tonne.
prices.
Paper upon the solvent Banks of
States in, which visitors aaB fesiae. &
Of Mississippi, LouiSJ A|alsihz
aessce, wilAbe takqA nfhhaE
liarrodsbur 1887 20
rTbe Aavefiisl a. Isais.
hi''e; y q fyeF af' Ser, l.exina
and Repah-
mean, NashHllls araie Ila
noy Ielcgfalih, Com.
iermd Free iradct, N#l I.
vile journal, Baton hauf q zolle. ah
ibc Balletin and True AmeaOnn, New E)i.
leans, are requested ta publish tie 81 Is
the amount q 8 aud charge this tiIice
LonisriAe Joumal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
Or ExrRrMr ImpoRr.Scr Here j,

Or EXTREME IMPORTANCE - Here is
glorious news for all parents whose chill
dren are possessed of noses. We always
thought that the nose was meant for higher
purposes than mere sneering and now the
secret is out So says an Eastern paper.
IMPORTANT To NURsEs.-We have been
much amused by beholding one Of the
readiest modes of siencing squalling chill
dren we remember 10 have either heard or
read of. So desirable piece OF knowledge
is worthy of being universally known. and
and we therefore give it publicity. Take
the child in its cross fits. and press your fin.
ger gently and repeatedly across the car
tilase of the nose. and IN less than a min
ute il will be asleep. Y. Com, .AdU-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

Professor Rogers, in his Geological
Report. gives tue following statement
OF the astonishing arrangement of stra.
ia in Hampshire county. Va.
" Upon "a rich stratum of iron ore, not
less than Is feet thick, rests bed OF
sandstone, upon which reposes coal
seam three feet thick above this an.
other bed of sandstone, then two feet
vein of coal, next sandstone, and then
another coal seam Of four feet again
a stratum of sandstone, and over i, a
seven feet vein of coal over this a
heavy bed of iron ore, and browning the
series, an enormous coal seam of from
fifteen to twenty feet in thickness"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

COMING RIGHT. The battle of the
banks is coming TO crisis the two great
champions are now in the ring. and it is
expected that all the little fighters on Ell
Their side, will haul off and leave the contest
to be settled lay the great guns Mr. Gouge
and Mr.. Reuben Nj Whitney are issuing
pamphlets the former in support Of the
project Treasury bank. the latter against.
but in favor OF what We hardly know. Mr..
Whitney blows up General Jackson. Col
onel Benton, the letter to Sherrod VIII
Jams, the Globe. and the hard money sys
tenn. all sky high. He wants to have a
national bank. we suppose. and to be sp.
pointed its presidcnt.-N. Y. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
Ivol. XxxvTTT---No. "a.

served TO be in tears. After finishing
this subject, touching upon some other
topics, Mr.. w. came to consider the
present situation Of our country, ira.
cling out, step by step, the causes which
had led to il, and delineating with a
masters hand the successive meas.
ures by which this flourish hing ana hap.
Ply country had been brought to the
verge of ruin pointing out, also, the
various pretences which had been made
use of by General Jackson to shield
his attacks upon the currency, and ex.
posing their utter hollowness aud in.
sutiiciency.
After closing most eloquent aud
effective speech, what wasthe surprise
of those to whom the old soldier had
expressed his determination, aud to
whom his violent partial,ies were well
known, to see him walk up to MIR. w.
and offer hin his hand. Not only did
he do this, but, in the presence of an
assembled multitude, he said, "Sir,
came here prepared TO deny whatever
you might have to say; | expected
to hear you statements with which
| could not agree. But, sir, you are
right. What you have stated, know
to be true for | have witnessed and
seen il all, and | am now convinced
that the administration has been wrong.
You are friend to the country, and |
cannot go away without telling you SO,
and shaking you by the hand.
This was The substance Of the old
veterans remarks, and their effect may
well be imagined. One involuntary
shout broke from the surrounding null
Litude, and continued to ring long after
he had retired.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

ERRORS OF ToBAcco.-.Dlt. Sigmond,
in his lectures on Materia EMedca, at
the Windmill street school ,f Medicine,
London, gives the following account of
the effects ofthe smell of tobacco on a
gentleman named Harrison. He was
was taking voyage III a ship, and
was conducted at nighi into the cabin
TO sleep. He observed il to be full of
large packages, but did not examine
their contents, and on retiring to rest,
experienced distressing sufiocation.
He was also harr assed by wild and
irlghtlul dreams, and awoke bathed in
Proluse perspirstion. He did not a
gain sleep, but remained in state OF
torpor-feelng as if the vital principle
had departed fr pm his frame, and yet
was conscious Of all that was passinga.
round him. This state Of trance con.
tlnucd until an increase of wind rende.
red the sea so rough that the ship be-
gan to roll v -olently, when the motion
had the effect Of rousing him from his
stupor, and lie Logan with some alacri-
ty to scramble on deck. His memory
was totally gone, and he felt confused
and Cypress ed. While in this state, he
observed a man drawing water from
the sea inebuckets, and requested him
to pour some in his hand. This was
done, after some hesitation, and he inn
mediately recovered his faculties, toge.
Their with recollection of all that had
occurred. Upon inquiry, he found
that tn /, cabin contained little else but
tobacco, and the copious exhaiations of
the fumes of this narcotic plant had
produced the remarkable symptoms in
question.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

In his Report on the Coco. " of Vir-
GINA, Professor Rogers Uake $ mention
OF curious object which he $ aw in the
Allegheny region--a lake aear the
summit of Salt Pond Mountai n. Ii is
situated at the intersection oft 10 noun.
tain. with some of IS spurs at u height
of 900 to 1000 FEET. The wa ter pass
es Oft by picturesque cas- SADIE, of
great height, aui flows rapidly into the
creek below. its length is alb ,ut three
tourths of a mile, and the greatest
width about ialf mile. In SO he parts
It is from fifty to sixty feet d, cp but
such Is the transparency of le water
that the bottom is almost visil lle in the
deepest parts. bis surrounds iby steep
bills, except from the sides by which it
is approached, and through which it
has its outle.. No animal found in
it, but u small species of So Iamander,
or water lizard. Ball. Anne r.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

New DIaE.-The United States Ga.
zette of yesterday, says A friend
showed to us on Saturday ten cent
piece ofthe new coinage il is smaller
IN circumference than those formerly
emitted on one side are the words ONE
DIME, encircled with wreath, on the
other is finely cut figure Of liberty
not the old head and trunk, that once
looked SO flaring out from our coin
but neat, tidy female figure, sufficient
ly dressed, holding in one hand staff,
surmounted with liberty cap the 9th.
er hand sustains a shield, inscribed with
the word LIBERTY. The figure is id a
sitting posture, aud reese miles, general
ly, the representation of Britannia on
English coins.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
spyo,r p.ynrNr-Pass,np the stag,

SPECIE PAYMENT.-Passing the stage
Office this morning, we observed fire
bucket put to AN improper use, and on re-
marking the fact we were requested to lift
it, on attempting which we found it sturdi
ly TO resist our efforts. On examination
we found it filed with speice small change,
which had been gathered from seventeen
different post offices. on orders from the
general department in favor OF the mail
contractors. To the honor, however, of
MIR. Babcock. the agent here, be it said he
dlsdained the use of it for any sinister
purpose, and freely offered il in exchange
for rags to all who needed it for its legiti-
mate purposes.-.NeW Haven Herald
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
-as7i-s-=---'7-7-7'77--i-is-
p o Z r II Y.
From the Boston Mercantile Journal.
To MY GRAY HAIR.

UnweleOme yisiter, away;
Com st thou TO spoil my bonnie hair?
AND dost thou, fiend, this visit pay,
o set thy whitening impress there
10 sirew this brow with winters frost,
Aud, gossip, tell the world about me 7
The vigor Of ny youth is lost'
Ana II can soon get on without me!
But why take that conspicuous place,
And strew my brow with hoarv hair?
10 tell the eye that sees this face,
Time has commenced his havoc there ?
Or II thou wit, sly Wizard, come,
And spread such silly gossip here,
Why not content 10 take thy home,
Behind my head, behind my carr
Or cen my whiskers thou might make,
Just as thy fancy, blue or white,
For i could, then, my razor take,
Aud shave the tell tales out Of sight;
But here thou sitt'st, malicious elf,
And spread'st thy boar frost unawares;
Aud leas est far behind myself,
Much faircr and respected hairs.
The mark of Wisdom, thou, tits said
Tut-nonsense-an with truth, at war
As much, the brawler's broken head,
The patriots honorable scar;
Az oft, the mark of infamy-
Upon the toper's forehead thou
And oft, the wasted debauchee,
w ears thee upon his wrinkle brow
The care worn miser shares thy frost,
The wretch within his narrow cell
The love sick belle, those locks has lost,
That erst in raven trcsses fell A.;
Disease, resistless, comes TO strew,
Thy frost upon the sick mans bed
Thy power the lunatic can shew
The idiot wears thee on his head.
The object Of respect thou art,
Respect not one iota's due,
Because I'm gray. The heart, the heart
III that's not right, I'm worthless too,
o! clothe the head in purest white,
Let all my locks be bleached aud gray,
Yet if the heart within, is right,
I'll smile 10 see them fade away.
Yet come, kind monitor, for thou,
Dost tell that time is flying last
Aud bidst me -" lay up treasures now"
For golden time will soon be past;
Youths vigorous fire will soon be gone,
And nanhood's strength ere long decay,
And palsied, shaking. aye come on,
In helplessness this frame to lay,
And though | merit no reward,
Because l wear thy crown of snow,
Nor yet thy snowy wreath regard,
AZ wisdonI's mark upon my brow,
Yet one great truth thou dost convey.
Lite-Lye is Fastening fast away.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
July IL, lS37.-2m

NIRGiNIA:-Inth the Circui, Superior Court
of Law and Chancery for Berkeley County.
June Rules, 1887.
George Miller, pit.
Nathaniel II. Tabler, and Jacob Myers, admir-
of Henry Tablsr deed, deffs.
IN CHANCERY.
TIME defendant, Nathaniel II. Tabler,
b not having entered his appearance
and given security, according TO the act Of
Assembly and rules of this court, and it
appearing by satisfactory evidence that he
is out Of this Commonwealth it is order
ed, that the said defendant do enter his
appearance TO this suit on the first day of
the next term, answer the bill of the plain
tIti, and give security for performing the
decree: and that copy Of this order be
forthwithpubllshed 10 any newspaper with
in this county, and continued for . months
excessively, and another copy thereof
posted at the front door ofthe Court house
OF the said county.
A Copy.-Teste,
JOHN STROTHER. C.
June 7, lS37.-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

HoNoR AMONG THIEVES. gentle
man was at the theatre in Paris, one
evening with friend, toward the close
Of the performance, seeing corner Of
of his friends handkerchief projecting
from the pocket he drew it out gently
and cautiously, and thrust il in his own
pocket, intending to amuse himself for
a while with the owners vexation when
the loss should be discovered. At the
same moment snuff box was slipped
into his hand, by q well dressed per-
sonage sitting behind him, and voice
whispered in his ear" beg pardon.
sir--I did not know you belonged to the
profession, or would not have picked
your pocket. II is against my rule TO
practise on brother"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
From the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser.
MIR. WEBSTER IN ILLINOIS.

At ono of the entertainments gwen
to Mr.. Webster in Illinois, there was
present an old Revolutionary soldier,
who had always been warm and ar
dent supporter of General Jackson's
administration. He appeared to be
much excited at the honors paid to Mr..
Webster, and the enthusiasm with
which all parties seemed to greet him f;
denouncing him in unmeosured terms
as an aristocrat, declaring that no con-
fidence could be placed in his patriot
ism, and expressing determination to
contradict " his lies" on the spot; and
saving also, that he came for that pur-
pose, and resolved to do 1t. Accord
ngly, he took his seat near Mr.. W.,
and waited for the commencement Of
his speech. The toast to this dlstin-
guished orator and statesman touched
upon his services in defence OF the con-
stItution, and he commenced his re.
marks by an allusiontothat instrument,
After dsclaiming any peculiar cre-
dit for any efforts Of his own, he pro-
ceeded to dilate upon the value ofthose
sacrifices and concessions by which
our liberties had been achieved, and
finally secured by the adoption ofour
great charter. He spoke also Of its
vast Importance, the consequences that
would result from its destruction, and
the disappointment of all those high
hopes which had been entertained by
those who witnessed its adoption. lie
had been speaking in this strain but a
few moments, when the soldier was OBJ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

o. Last winter, the Jackson men
at Washington comiorted themselves
with the idea that when Gen. Jacks son
reached the Hermitage he would bring
the Hon. John Bell into such bad odor
with the Tennesseans that they would
let him stay at home, and send true
and loyal democrat to Washington in
his stead. The experiment was tried,
and its success is detailed in the follow
ing extract from a letter, dated Nash
vile, Ten, July 2.
Mr.. Bell has run his only competi.
tor off the track and now walks the
course alone. AT no former period
has he enjoyed equal popularity and
strength, whether in his own district
or the State generally, as at present.
He would beat Gen. Jackson, himself,
with great case, were the old man to
run against him"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

The following toast was lately given
in Boston, by L. c. Winthrop:
A POPULAR TUMULT.-Free Elec-
lions, Free Schools, and Free Press,
may prevent the cloud from gather
ing = but when once it is above our
heads there is nothing which can dis
arm its thunders and draw its fright
ful fires, but the bayonet points of a pat
riotc citizen soldiery."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

DEATH BED CoNFEssIoN.-John r.
Buzzel, who was indicted and tried
some two years 81 a half ago for hav-
ing been engaged in the Chartestown
Convent riot, and was acquitted, died
recently. 1t is stated in the Boston
Atlas, that upon his death bed, he con-
lessed himself to have been one of those
who set fire TO the convent.