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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

to abandon the expedition. When these
shall be known, as one day they will
be, | am persuaded it will be found that
! have not been more Jealous Of my
own honor and professional reputation
than regardtul of the rights, interests,
and fame of those over whom | was
placed as Commander-in .C Chief.
leave the Expedition with spirits
wearied out by continued ~disappoint-
ments, and with my health seriously
impaired by the incessant and extraor.
binary duties which have been impo.
sed upon me-but, consciousof Il pu-
rity ofmy W motives and the inieg-
rIty Of my conduct, | shall have moth
ing to regret, save the prostration of
the proud hopes which inspired me IN
the undertaking, and the parting with
those who have stuck to the caus thro'
good report and through evil report
whom neither the hope of favor could
seduce, nor the accumulation ofdifficul
ties could drive from the expedition !;
and upon whose zeal and devotion to
their duty, | might at all times so con
hdently have relied.
He who shall be, or who is already
named as my successor to carry into
effect the wishes and intentions Of the
constituted authorities, may be more
fortunate in, the aid and countenance
he may receive from those in authori-
ty, but he cannot be attended on his
voyage with hands more ready or
hearts more willing than | had the no.
nor to command.
You, my dear sir, who have been so
fully acquainted with all my views in
reference to the expedition, who knew
what were my early hopes, and have
seen.how my fondest anticipations have
been disappointed, will appreciate my
motives in writing this letter, and will
take such means to carry its contents
10 the officers of my late. command, as
shall be right and proper; accepting
for yourself the assurance Of my last.
ing esteem, and expressing to them il
my simple FAREWELL" my ~sinceres
wishes for their happiness, prosperity
and future fame.
Very truly and faithfully
Yours.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

PowER OF AssocIATIoN.-Dr Darwin.
informs us that the reason why the bosom
Of a beautiful young woman Is an object
Of such peculiar delight. arises hence
that all our first pleasurable sensations Of
warmth. sustenance, and repose are deri.
we'd from this Interesting source. This
theory had a fair run, until some one hap
pened TO reply. that all who were brought
IN by hand. had derived their pleasure
bic sensations from a very different source,
and vet TO one Of those had been known
TO %evince any very rap.urous emotions at
the sight ola wooden spoon - Leesbtrg
Washingt0niGa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

THREE REAso N FOR o GOING TO
oHURoH.-A gentleman who had been
a few months bound in Hymen's silken
letters, after great trouble on his part
to procure the fair lady's consent,
found he had caught a tartar."-
His wife being shocked at the discove.
ry that he had never gone to a place
of worship since his marriage, expos
tulated with him for his conduct "My
DEAR" said he, 81 have three very
sufficient reasons for rot complying
with your wishes" After some per-
s~uasion, he was induced to declare
them -" First Of all my love | never
can bear any society where n gen.
tleman monopollses the entire conver-
sation." "Oh, you terrible man :"
sighed the lady. "Then | hate sing
ing when there is no drinking" "Dear
me, shocking !" exclaimed his meek
partner.-"B But, above all, | was mar
ried to you there" "Oh, you vile
wretch you are LOST" sobbed his wife.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

The Little Rock Gazette OF the 9th
inst. mentions an ARRAY which occurred
the day before, between Col. John wa
son, OF Clark County. Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives OF Arkansas.
and Major J. j Anthony. member OF the
same body. We regret TO learn that
Major Anthony was killed in the rencon.
tire. The particulars Of the quarrel are
not given, but this does not look well OF
brother legislators.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

The Houston (Texas) Telegraph Of
the I'd December is clothed in mourn
ing 70: the death Of Deaf Smith, a
name identified with the battle fields of
Texas. His eulogy, says the Tele-
graph, is inseparably interviewer with
the mostthriIling annals ofthat country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

A SHADow.-A brother editor CIV
ting an account Of his troubles, states
that he is tormented with a lounger in
his editorial office, who is in the habit
of sitting SO long that his shadow has
become permanently fixed upon the
wall.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

change of the tide but the same princi.
pies acted upon and carried out will
not fail to produce a like effect in every
age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

COMMODORE JoNEs.-The following
letter is from Com. Jones, to Capt.
Armstrong fthe Exploring Expedition,
upon his retiring from the command of
the squadron. The Commodore com.
plains ofill health, but it is plainly ev.
ident that the major part of his disease
is sickness at heart. The patience and
spirit of that gallant officer have been
wearied out by the vexatisus man1u.
vering ofthose whose duty 1t was to fit
out the Expedition and facilitate its de-
parture, and he has retired from his
command with disappointment and dis
gust. 1t is reported that the Commo-
dore, since he retired from the Expe.
dition, has demanded that the circnm.
stan ces connected with his late CON-
mand, and which led to his resignation,
be Investigated by a Court ofInquiry.
New PRosPEcT HILL VA.
Dec 8. 1887.
"MY DEAR SIR The state of my
health at the time ofmy departure from
New York, prevented me from person.
ally taking leave of the officers and
men comprising the crews OF the eve
raj vessels ofthe South Sea Surveying
and Exploring Expedition.
The seemingly unceremonious haul
ing down of the insignia OF my COM
mand, which | am informed took place
at meridian on the 9Th inst, apprised
you ofan event, which | was not my
selfinformed Of till the receipt, a few
moments since, of a communication
from the Hon. Secretary of the Navy,
bearing date Washington December
the 9th.
The ties which connected me with
those under my late command being
thus suddenly severed, both as''regards
time and circumstances, leaves me no
opportunity of officially addressing
them; but should do violence to my
own feelings, and injustice .othose who
have won my esteem and highest ap.
probation by their Jealous and devoted
services, if should part from them in
silence, and without attempting at least
to express some Of the emotions which
such an event is calculated to inspire.
We all embarked, my dear sir, in a
noble undertaking, n worthy of the
Republic, and in the successful termi-
nation of which we might have indul-
gcd the surest hopes of winning reputa-
ton for ourselves, and imperishable
honor for our country. The Congress
of the Union, responsive TO the will Of
their constituents, with a liberality
which has received the applause of the
world, long since appropriated the
means to carry into effect VI first
great national enterprise, upon a scale
commensurate with the great objects
to be attained /; but after delays the
most unprecedented, embarrassments
the most vexatious, and difficulties hi
therto unknown in any equipment, and
in any outfit, the expedition still fingers
in the waters Of the United States, and
you are still left in doubt and uncer-
tainty, as well as to the time of your
departure, as to the final plan Of your
voyage, and the duration and extent Of
your operations.
1t is not meet that ! should speak in
detail of the difficulties and embarras-
ments which have been thrown in my
way.ln almost every matter connected
with my command, or the causes from
which those difficulties and embarrass-
merits spring-much less ofthe cream.
stances under which | was constrained
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03
LONG NEcK.

I" This liquors delicious, - an cd topper cried,
As he swig'd his full fiagon OF aIe--
How ] wish I'd a hogshsad right here by ny
side,
And my neck was a. long % . rail-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

WORM TRYING.-An experienced
writer says that one bushel of flax. seed
ground with eight bushels of oats, is
better for horses than sixteen bushels
OF oats alone, and win effectually cure
the bolts. Ii this really be the case,
the mixture would be a much cheaper
food for horses than oats by themselves,
for, one bushel of flax seed would not
generally, cost more than four bushels
of oats, leaving a saving Of four BUSH
els in every sixteen. 1t is worth a
trial.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

The New York correspondent ofthe
National Intelligencer says:-"Checks
on banks have been taken here at the
Custom House, and are better than trea-
sury notes, which are below par"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03

GENERAL WAsHrNcToN.-The re.
mains of this illustrious man, the Fa.
ther and the Saviour of his country,
were recently placed IN the sarcopha.
gus made by MIR. Struthers Of this city,
from whom we learn, that when the
vault and coffin were opened, where
they laid him." tie sacred form Of
WASHINGTON was discovered in a won
derful state representation. The high
pale brow, wore a calm and serene ok
preston and the lips, pressed still to-
gether, bad a grave and solemn smile,
such as they doubtless wore when the
First President gave up his blameless
mortal life for an immortal existence
When his soft breath. with pain.
Was yielded to the elements again.
The impressive aspect Of the depart
cd, ~overpowered the man whose lot il
was TO transfer the hallowed dust to it's
last tenement, and he was unable to
conceal his emotions. He placed his
hand upon the ample forehead, once
highest in the ranks of battle, or throb.
blng with the cares Of an infant En-.
pire, and he lamented, we doubt not,
that the voice of fame could not pro.
woke that silent clay to life again, or
pour its tones of revival into the dull
cold ear Of Death. The last acts Of
patriotic sculpture were thus consum.
mated and the figure, which we can
scarcely associate from an apotheosis,
consigned to its low, dim mansion, to
be seen no more until mortal shall put
on Immortality, and the vesture of de.
cay be changed to the bright garments
of endless incorruption.-Phl. Gas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-03
"That's seen a little service,
Where mighty pillows roll
And loud tempests blow"

We find il also correct that the crew
Of this boat have no uniform-they
are composed Of citizens from several
states, who to put on collars or
any other slavish badges, and such is
the feeling they manifest at the man.
ner in which the affairs Of the ship
have been managed, that it is difficult
to restrain them until the captains
cruise is complete. They absolutely
threaten a keel hauling.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-04-18
week, which

his being week, which
we think he must expend, as he
four hundred seamsn on board his
Ships and vessels now under his command,
besides officers, but upon application to
General Hopkins he was not willing TO al
low him more than 1000 lbs weight per
Week, unless we could have your permis-
sion for doing it; and Capt Wallace fur
ther requests that he may have ten hogs
heads Of Rum allowed him Immediately,
and says he will ask for no more for three
months to come he likewise asks for Is
bushels of Potatoes per week, for sauce for
all his vessels, which we think il likely may
be expended on all his vessels, so that your
memoriaIists hope that you will give per-
mission for supplying him with the several
articles be has asked for as above meniion-
ed, and as Samuel Dyre, Esq, who will
wait on you with his memorial and the sew
eral letters of General Hopkins and the
Town Council, and between Capt. Wallace
and the Town Council, has been one of
the Committee from the Town of Newport
to General Hopkins, and also to Captain
Wallace, he can give you further satisfac-
ton respecting said force, as also of Capt.
Wallace's behavior in settling said force,
and since.
Signed by order and in behalf Of the
Town Council of Newport, the Goth
November I775.
WIN. CODDINGTON,
Council Clerk
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-04-18
Newport, November l7fh, 1775.

Nerport, November l7th, 1775.
SIR:--We received yours of this date
wherein you permit the Ships under the
the command of Capt. Wallace to be sup
piled weekly with sixteen hundred weight
of Beef and two hogsheads of Rum, the
committee who went with the letter to Capt
Wallace to agree with him respecting
his supplies of provisions, inform US that
they stipulated for two thousand pounds
weight of Beef per week, and the last week
he asked for 1000 lbs weight, but when he
came to receive it took no more than 1924
Ibs., he being governed by the number of
men then belonging to his vessels, here un-
der his command, so that we imagine he
will take no more than for the number OF
men he now has here, SO that request you'll
allow him to take as much as he shall re-
quire, as far as the amount of 1000 lbs VT.
Signed by order and in behalf Of the
Town Council of Newport.
I arn, gentlemen, your humble serv't,
WIN. CODDINGTON,
Council Clerk.
To Esck Hopkins, ESQ.,, b. G. Of the fore
"a now at Niddletown
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xsr 1926 If not paid in advance.
No paper will be discontinued until arrearages
are paid, except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding square
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subsequent insertion on-Advertisements not marked
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sordingly.
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Head Quarters, Middleton Nov. IL, 1775.
GENrLEMEN :-Ihav just received copy
ofyour letter to Capt. Wallace, and his to
you, bearing date the 10Th instant and al
SO your request Of this day that the said
Wallace may have delivered to him seven
teen barrels of Pork, and five do. Calavance,
now in the store of Dir. Christopher Cham
plin. You have my permission under the
care and direction of Samuel Dyre, Esq, to
deliver to Capt. Wallace the above seven
teen barrels Of Pork, and five do. of Cnla-
vance, and also to deliver two hogsheads ol
Rum and sixteen hundred weight of Beef
once q week, and that on Saturday. More
over Samuel Dyre, Esq, has my permis-
sion to supply the Ships with sauce, he rem
dering to me weekly account of the guam
tity delivered.
ESEK HOPKINS, b. G..
To the worshipful Town Council of the
Town of Newport.
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To the Honorable Nicholas Cook
Esq. Governor of the Colony Of
Rhode-T Island, and others who
are committee constituted by
the General Assembly, to trans
nc, the business of The Colony
during their recess.
The nemoraI of the Town Council OF
the Town Of Newport in behalf of them
selves and rest Of the Inhabitants OF the said
Town shcweth:
That your mcmorialists have Tor some
time past, been treating with General Hop
kins and Capt. be
tween TIN Town of Newport and
agreed that the Ferry. Market. Flsl
and Wood Boats upo
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-04-18
MEMOIR OF RBoDE-IsLAND.
Ne,oport Norsmber I7th. I775.

Newport November l7th, 1775.
Sir MIR. Christopher Champln con-
tractor for victuallins the Ships here, this
day informed the Council that he has now
in his possession seventeen barrels of sailed
Por kand FIVE casks Of Caalavance, which he
bought in June last, for the use Of the Ships
here under the command of Capt. Wallace ;
and he informs us that he some time since
informed Capt. Wallace that he had such
provisions, bought for his service, but as af-
fairs were he could not deliver them to him ;
and he therefore now informs the Council
thereof, that they may act therein as they
may think fit.
Whereupon we recommend it, that said
provisions may be delivered to Capt. Wal
lace for his Ships use. as he said he had al
ready charged them and his account clos
ed; we therefore, if it he agreeable, request
tina: you will give orders for the delivery
thereof.
l am, in behalf of the Town Council
of Newport,
Sir, your very humble sery't
WIN. CODDINGTON,
Council Clerk.
To Esek Hopkins, Esq, Brig'r General Of
the force in tho Colouy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-04-18

Mr.. John Read is appointed to wait on
+. Hopkins, Esq, with the above.
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The young bride at sea J Who has not
seen her eusk Of parting sorrow dried slow
ly away A. ono for whom she has left all,
stands near to comfort her Aud she is
coinfor,ed. The long, long day, listlsss TO
others, is foil of thought TO her, for ne
watches her steps her smile, her sisb--his
future and hers are one. She loves to see
the sunlit waves, the s,ening stare with him,
aud the storm loses its dreadfulness, for
she is cIsspcd in his arms amid its iumult
Young, con6ding bride. be it ever thu
even on the ocean Of life May thy trin
ship tread veil the waters, the sky Of be9vs'
be bright a.,ovc thee, the winds wsh ths'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-06-14
RAIL ROAD LINETO BOSTON.

A stage will leave Newport every day, Sunday
N. excepted, at ~ O'Clock A. NJ. aud arrive IN
Fall River ut l2i o'clock, leave Fall River at !
o'clock and arrive in Taunton at 4 o'clock p. NJ
the cars leaves at Al O'Clock T.. NJ. and arrive in
Boston 81 o'clock.
Returning tho cars leave Boston every day al
O'Clock A. NJ. and arrive in Jaunion about 9
A. NJ. Stages will leave directly after for Fall
River and Newport arrive in Fall River ut i2i
o'clock, leave Fall River NJ l o'clock, aud ar
rive in Newport at O'Clock p. NJ. Stage Fare
$2-Rairoad $3.50.
4 stage will leave Fall River every day, Sun
day excepted, after the arrival of the Newport
stage for New bedford, where they will arrive al
1 r. NJ.
Returning q stage will leave New Bedford eve-
~ dsy, Sunday excepted, at 8 A. NJ. and arrive
in Fall River at ! o'clock. Passengers can have
two hours in Fall River and arrive in Newport al
! O'Clock p. NJ. Stage Fare 50.
Extra Coaches ni all times on reasonable terms.
Stage Books at Alessrs. Townscnd's j. las
ards Hotels.
RUFUS d. KINsIEY IS Co. Propricfors.
Newport, July 6, 1897.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-06-14
BUFF

IENTIE greatest ornament TO The human body is
u nsplendid head Of hair. IL has recently
been discovered that tho genuine BUFrALo's
OIL is IA sovereign remedy for Badness, prevents
the hnr from coming oil, promotes tho growth.
continues the uxuriance, aid improves Tho beau
ty. 1t u far superior TO any other animal or veg
e'able oil, and in case Of fever, where the hair
becomes dry and begins 10 come off, there is no
application more eiiectual in restoring its beauty
aud rendering it in u healthy state.
IL is put up at low price, that all classes can
have access to it. None genuine unless put up
~ Hat bottles, with HAIR On impressed in the
glass Also, TO prevent imposition. il will be
signed by the sole proprietor. Wm. Brown, Bos-
ton, 4si Washington Street Retailcd 37t cents
For snlc by Il. J. TAYLOR, Newport J.
Balrh, Providence Samuel Shove, Fall River !:
Y. Thornton j. Son, New Bedford /; s. U. Dun
bar, Tannton
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-06-14

Why will you suffer with the Tooth Ache when
there is II rcmedy'
The above Extrnct has recently been discov-
cred 10 be IA safe and sure remedy for the Tooth
Ache. II removes from the cavity all the de-
Cayed substance, and lenves it white as The out
side of the tooth, also removes the soreness, and
takes away all that unpleasant smell arising from
defective teeth. II does not nure the teeth, like
many articles that are used. Price 90 cents per
bottle.
For sale hy u. J. TAYLOR, Druggist, lIS,
Tbames-s,rect, Newport, X. l.-by VIM. Brown,
Washington street, iicnshaw, Commercial wharf;
Seth Fowler, Prince street; James Fowler, Green
street; Brcwer, Gushing & Stephens, J.. 1. Brown,
Washington street; J. II. Blown, do. Frederick
Brown, corner Of Castle street, Holden, Charles
street; Chs B. Rogers, South Boston.
| Newport Feb 23.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-06-14
Celebrated Compound Boneset or Cough
Candy,

FHREpARED by James Richardson, Boston,
n Gom the following prescription, ,iz Bone
set, Elccompano root, Liquoricc, Squills, hnscner
Root, Iioarhound, Flayseed, Sencgae. lIarver
root. Coli-foot, and Iceland Moss all cf tho yc.
getablo kingdom The public may be assured il
contains no acid or honey which predispo-es peo-
pie TO take cold, thereby securing disease wcl,
iy can now Judge whether il is medicinal pre-
paraiion or not.
N. B.-for clea'ing the voice far those who
sing and talk grca, deal, there is nothing so ef
icciua. and yet pleasant to the taste. II has been
found by experience TO be an cilectual remedy for
sore ihroais.
Wholesale in Roaon only by VIM. Brown,
Druggist, lSi Westinghouse riailed by all The
Druggists. In Newport only by X. j. TAYLOR,
iinlch. Providence shove, Fall River; Dunbar
OF Taunton. Dec - iscp6m.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-06-14
SHERWOOD'S
ElcctrO-MagMctic Rem dies,

FOR CHRONIC DISEASES,
or the class Hyptrirophy including all The
i forms Of Scrofuia, piz:
Tubercular Consumption, White Swellings.
Dyspepsia, Scroinous Sore Eyes.
Chronic Disease Of the Liver,
| OF the Heart, Scald Head,
| OF the Spleen, Kings Evil,
OF the Kidnics, LcnccrrhGa, } or rem,,o
/ OF the Spine, Chlorosis, VI fIm".o
Monorrhagia. complaints
THESE arc but different notifications or
the same disease arising from the same cause,
distinguished by the same diagnosis, and
curable by the same remedies. Their COM
mon cause is an irregular action Of the Elec-
tro-Galvanic forces in the system, they NAV
all he detected by pressure upon the sides of
tho vortibrm and glands Of the neck, which
clicits the Electro. Galvanic Symptoms, and
they may be cured by these Electro Magnet
ic remedies. The latter are accompanied by
h compendous medical treatise, explaining
the principles of the discovery upon which
they are founded, and stating the manner in
which they are to be applied. In this work
DIR. Sherwood demonstrates the fact that cye-
| ry part Of the human body, together with
every particle Of animate and inaniInate mat
ter, Is either in negative or positive state
VI cItctIIChy hUu tHht every WOtiOn, IN oil
matter, whether in the largest masses or in
the smallest PARTICLES, is produced by the at
tracing and rcpelling forces Of this univer-
sal principle. The morbid action which pro-
duces disease ofihc organs or limbs, he proves
to be occasioncd by the undue prcpondcrancc
OF ono Of these forces in the system, and his
remedies restore health by snbduing this ir-
regular action 10 an equilibrium. by this
means, the very seeds of tho disease nro
Icradicated, and permanent cure effected,
even in coscs whore oil hope Of relief from
other sources is abandoned. The Electro
Magnetic Remedies arc the only preparations
applicable to this prevailing class of disease.
aud they never disappoint the confidence re-
posed in them. They can be used with per-
feet safety and success, without dieting, or
any Inconvenience.
Further information may be had on appli-
cation TO DOCT. l.. +. GALLUP,
Spring street, Newport,
Who is provided with tho Electra Magnet
ic Remedies. March -.
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