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TOW Ge VHFFeHtOH, val f7n1eS.
We esteem him (Dr. Duncan) valuable speci-
men Of what old Gen. Lee used to call the red
mouhd democracy-a class of ranting, raving, roar
ing demagogues, who vainly expectto ovcrbear TRUTH
or bolster up falsehood, by the violence OF bodily
contortons s.-%. It.
The manner, appearance, gesture, and figure OF
Doctor Duncan, from important items in his speeches;
frank to say, that the "tom assemble" filed us
with admiration. The Doctor is a large framed
man, inclined to fainess, with red face and nose
tipped with razor blue; he has small eyes, black
hair, and white teeth; over his frame and extending
below his hips is bright yellow wastcoa, which fits
him as IL it had been drawn on, ready buttened up;
his gesticulaions are vehement but monotonous con-
sisling Of an inclination Of the body and bob of
the head, caused by the freight ofthe particular idea
with which II is freighted OF which, he is
delivered he topples back TO perpendicular after
the manner of these old wor.en in toy shops with
loaded buttons This man spoke the hes, part of two
days, and his ranting is pronounced the most elo-
quent, &c" by the administration organ.
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Garland, csmbreleng. Menefee. Underwood, biddle'
Pickens. Rhett, Bell, Lyon, Hslsed, and ro'e' Paf
cipaisd when
MI g. H. WILLIAMS moved tho previous qus.-
lion bot Withdrew Il TO accommodate MI. o'any "Ao'
sller some remarks renewed the motion
The previous question was seconded, pu'' shu car
risd when Mr.. GRAVES demanded call Of the
House. N, ~
names Of absenees having been sgain called, .he eau
=. .n,pended when tbs main question, the pas
sage OF the BILL was carried by yeas aud nays as follows
Yeas 100, nays 80.
And then the House adjourned.
Mr. CALVARY NORRIS presented the petition Of
Wm. r. Curtis and others, on the subject oil The im-
n,oyemept Of The navigation OF the Ohio river.
Also, the petition Of l. Soger aud others, on the
same subject both of which were, his motion, re-
l,red to The Committee OF the Whole House, TO which
the bill making appropriation for had been
referred.
other persons, of Athens county, Ohio, praying Con-
eress to abolish slavery aud tho slave trade, IN the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Also. the petition Of John M Hibbard and ffy.two
other persons, of Athens county, Ohio, praying Con-
press not 10 admit any State into the Union whose
Consultation iolestes domestic slavery and to reject oil
applications for the annexation Of Texas.
Mr. MORRIS also presented, and had referred to the
Committee on Claims, the papers OF Samuel w. Va
risn administrator Of David ID VarIan. asking pay Tor
horses os in the service Of the United States during The
late
Mr. HENRY presented the petition OF number
of the citizens OF Beaver county, Penn, for the es-
adjustment of National Armory at the Falls OF
Beaver river in said county; referred to the Com
miilee of the Whole on the state Of the Union
Also, the petition of number Of The citizens OF
Mercer county, Penn, praying Congress TO abolish
slavery in the District Of Columbia the slave trade
between the States and to prohibit The admission OF
any new State into the Union the constitution Of
which tolerates slavery.
Mr.. HENRY presented the petition Of number
of citizens of Beaver county, Penn, praying Con-
gress 10 abolish slavery in the District Of Columbia
and the Territories also the slave trade between the
States and TO prohibit any State into the Union,
the constitution of which olerates slavery
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From The Boston Alias, Feb. 9.
FRAUDS UPON THE BALLOT BOX.

FRAUDS UPON The BALLOT BOX
BY the returns from the Fourth Congressional Dis
ct, published yesterday, appears that the sggre-
gate thrown Monday, exceeded the thrown
at the trial in December, upwards of three hundred
votes and what was little remarkable all these
additional votes were thrown for Parmenter. Some
discoveries however, which made in Cambridge
while the election going on to explain this
increase in the total vote, well as the singular fact
above mentioned, that all these additional votes were
cast for Parmenter.
Il appears that the Loco-focos Of Cambridge, or
part Of them, were provided with different ballots
for the convenience of double poting One was
square ballot of considerable size the other small
slip of paper, which being arfully folded inside the
larger ballot both together thrown into the ballot
box that these honest supporters Of the honest Par
mente secured themselves the pleasure Of putting in
two votes each for their favore candidate. Who was
the author Of this fraudulent continuance does not yet
fully appear measures, however, will probably be taken
to sift the whole matter to the bottom Early in the
day at Cambridge, James Morse, Loco oco friend
Of Parmenter. detected in putting into the ballot
box Of these fraudulent double votes and an ex-
animation being Immediately made, no less than six
similar fraudulent double ballots were found in the box
In other towns where less vigilance used is pro-
babe that this fraudulent system Of double voting was
continued during the whole day. and possibly in some
towns, with the connivance Of the selectmen who pre-
sided at the election Al all events there is every rea-
son to suppose that Parmenters gain Of some three
hundred and fifty votes, consisted entirely IN these
double fraudulent ballots. us .
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From The Charleston Courier
MR.. LEGARE.

Congress to put his fine powers and creative
energies in full and effective play TO make him as great
in the battle burst Of political opinion" as he is
acknowledged to be in the closet His wing is pumed
for the most vigorous well as the highest figlt-his
the bold and mpetuous soaring of the cagleand his
powers competent any range Of thought or Crap
Pile of intellect Well may the reviewer mourn over
the political injustice, the fierce and unbrdIed warfare
OF party, which has doomed such noble spirit, such
glorious mind to Temporary Punishment f ON the
national council. The will set, however only we
trust to rise again, at distant PERIOD in renovated
splendorthe loss in the meantime will be to the coun
try at large and especially to the South that cherished
South, so lately and so gloriousy defended with sons
devotion and patriots zeal
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From NE Louisville Journal
TH on CANsT NOT FORGET ME.

Thou canst not forget me. for memory will fling.
Her light DER oblivions dark sea
And where ever thou roamest a something will
cling
To Inv bosom that whispers of me;
Tho the chords Of Thy spirit now may not sweep
OF nv touch they'll retain a soft thrill,
Like the low under tone Of the mourniul- voiced
when The wind that hath swept it is STILL
The love, that Is kept in the beauty of trust,
Cannot pass like The foam from The seas
Or mark that the finger hath traced in the dust,
When Ills swept by the breath OF The breeze;
They tell me, my love, thou wilt calmly resign,
Yet, know cen while listening TO them,
Thou wilt sigh for the heart that was linked unto
thine,
As rosebud is linked to its stem.
Thou canst not forget me, too long thou hast flung
Thy spirits soft pnon DER mine,
Too deep was the promise, that round my lips chung
As they softly responded TO thine:
In the hush OF the twilight beneath the blue skies
My presence will mantle thy soul,
And feeling OF sofness will rush 10 thine eyes,
Too deep Tor thy manhood's control.
Thou mayst roam to thine own ilse of beauty and
Far, far from the land of the free,
Yet each wind tina, floats round thee will murmur
the name
That is softer than music TO thee
And when round thee darkly misfortunes shall
crowd,
Thou'lt think like the beautiful form
Ofthe rainbow that arches the thick tempestcloud
My love would have Frightened the storm.
Thou canst not forget me, the passions that dwell
In the depths of thy soul could not die
With the memory Of all, thou hast murmured and
felt
In thy bosom iwill slumbering lie
Thou mayst turn 10 another, and wish 10 forget,
But the wish will not bring thee renose,
For ali thou wilt find that the thorn Of regret,
Will be linked with the sweets OF the rose.
AMELIA.
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Fsroeity Of Rat-The Toronto (U CO. papers re-
late singular circumstance which took place in that
city, on the 10th ult Mrs Forbes left her child, an
infant Of two months asleep in her bcd in the morn
lug, and went about her usual pursuits. Shortly after
the child left was alarmed by it's screams. and on
fastening to ascertain their cause she was Mortified at
perceivng large rat tearing at its cheek, and within
half an Inch Of the jugusr vein! The domestic mon
ster had commenced with the infants hand, which he
had severely toro but had abandoned it for part from
lady been hand to render assistance the child which
II now said will recover, in few minutes
have been killed .a.g ..W
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paid 70 the Clerk for printed copies Of papers when
had been printed and already paid for BY the onhea
Mr. ADAMS opposed the amendment as out OF
order as went % alter Standing law in an appro-
priaion bill.
Mr.. BRONSON believed there was no law on
the subject; y was an abuse which had grown up In
practice, and ought TO be put an end TO-
Ailer some further explanations, the amendment
was declared In order, and agreed to
Mr. BYNUM, wishing TO reply TO The remarks Of
Mr. KENNEDY, moved for the rising Of the COM
Mr.. TURNEY wished the committee, by con-
sent 10 take up the bill 10 pay for horses taken from
certain volunteers in the Florida war by order OF
these officers; but the committee refused, ana theh
rose, (ayes 30, noes 49, and reported.
M TuRNEY made another efort, but without sue
cess.
And thenlhe House adjourned
TUESDAY, Feb, 10.
Mr.. RIDGWAY presented petition, signed by
Slocum Hoirland and twenty five other respectable
citizens of Cayuga county, New York. Ihey re-
spectfully petition the two branches OF Congress,
Immediately abolish slavery and the slave trade IN
the District of Columbia, and those IeriHories
where the same practice exists and so TO exercise
their constitutional powers, vested 10 them, ito
regulate commerce among the slave STATES, as en-
tiIely to prohibit the domestic slave trade which
was laid on the table, under the order OF the douse
Dec. 18th, 1888
Also, petition signed by Slocnm Hotciand, and
twenty other citizens, from the section OF The
State Of New York; who respectfully petition Con-
gress not to admit any neW State oths Union, whose
constitution toleraes domestic SLAVERY: and promptly
to reject all proposals for the annexation OF Texas 10
this Union, from whatever source they may come.
That part OF the petition which relates TO domes-
tic slavery laid the table, under the rule OF
the House Of Dec. l2h 1888 and that part which
relates TO the annexation Of Texas, was referred 10
the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Also, petition, signed by 2Ofemaes and 43 males
| all Of age from Mount Guilliad, in Marion county
Ohio, who respectfully ask the two branches Of Con-
gress to exercise their constitutional powers for the
abolition Of slavery in the District of Columbiai
which was laid on the table, under the rule Of Dec
18th 1885, w
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Fyon ne M,ddleto,en (Ct) Constitution.

Democracy as understood IN the days Of Jferson and
Madison Constitution the supreme law Of the
Land Economy preached and practced. Prescription
for oplnions sake rebuked Interference Of office holders
in elections prohibited. IT, S. Bank chartered. Veto
potcer Of the Executive rarely employed.
Democracy as understood IN The days of Jackson
and Van Buen.-The Constitution interpreted as the
Executive understands it," Economy preaehed-
Prescription for opinions sake introduced and eneou-
RACED Interference OF office holders in elections sane
tioned and required U. S. Bank monster. Yeto
po,cer used threadbare
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IN SENATE,
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 1889.

large portion Of the day was taken up in debating
the final passage Of the bill for the armed occupation Of
Florida. The passage Of this bill opposed BY
Messrs Morris, Smith, Of Indiana. Davis, and Clay,
aud sustained by Messrs. Benton and Linn, The ques-
ton was taken by yeas and nays and decided in the al
frmative; Yeas 25, nays IS.
The bill relnqushng the reversionary interest Of the
United States to certain Indian reservations also
debated on its passage This bill was opposed by
Messrs, White Sewer Webster, and Niles, and advo
Gated by Messrs Smith, Of Indiana, and Clay, Of Ala
bams The question was taken by yeas and nays, and
lost Yeas A, nays 80.
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Armn Of the United Statts.--The total of the army
aggregate of The general staff is 81: medical depart
meht ID pay department 10; purchasing depart
mehl corps OF engineers 43; corps oftopographi-
cal engineers sc; ordnance department 1913; two
regiments 81 Dragons, ioS; four regiments of ar
There are no chaplains in the army. There are II
colonies, IL lieutenant colonies, 26 majors. l72 can
tains, and 376 lieutenantS. The whole number Of
commissioned officers is 735 Of commissioned
officers musicians artifcsrs, and rrvates, II, sO4.
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TUESDAY, Feb. 10.
Present as yesterday.

Present as yesterday. III --FI| !"
On motion OF Mr.. Crittenden, J. L. Martin and
George w. Crabb, Esqrs., Of Alabama were admit
ted attorneys and councillors OF this Court.
No, 81. Benjamin Story appellant, Us. Edward
Livingston's executrix This cause was argued by
Messrs Critenden and Jones for the appellant, and
BY Messrs. Butler and Ogden for the appellee.
No. g. Thomas P. Moore, plaintiff in error, Us.
Bank of the Metropolis The argument Of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. r. J. Bren, for the plaintiff
in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
ae MONDAY. February 49,

Present as yesterday.
No. CT. Ann Lupton, appellant, Us. David Lup-
toms executors. This cause was argued by Mr..
Semmes for the appellant, and BY Mr.. Jones for the
appellee.
No 81. Benjamin Story, appellant, Us. Edward
cause was commenced by Mr.. Critlenden for the
appellant. ..
Adjourned till tomorrow, ii o'clock.
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till tomorrow, II o'clock.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

BIZ and aoiM the adrice and consent OF the Senate.
Samuel J. Ghoson, of Mississippi, 10 be Judge Of
the United States for The District Of Mississippi, in
the place Of George Adams, resigned
OFFICERS OF THE CUSTOMS.
John Clarke Surveyor and Inspector, Pittsburg,
Pa, from It'll January, 1889, when his late commits
sion expired
John Rodman, Collector, ST. Augustine, Florida,
from Sd March, 1889, when his present commission
will expire
Norman Lyman, Surveyor and Inspector, whose
commission will expire on the 22d Of the present
LAND OFFICERS
RECEIVERS OF PUBLIC MONEY.
James T. Jolley Augusta, Mississippi, vice Griffin
Fl. Helliman, whose commission expired on the 9th
of the present month.
Douglas w. Sloane, Jeffersonville Ia, from the
2lst of the present month, when the commission OF
James g. Read will expire. ~
Samuel McRoberlS, Danville, H., from ID of
March next, when his present commission will ex-
pire
Thomas G. Sheldon, Kalamazoo, Mich, from Sd
of March next, when his present commission will
expire.
Augustus c. French, Palestine, H., from the 18th
OF the present month, vice John d. Whiesde, de-
clined the appointment.
Abraham Edwards, Kalamazoo, Mich from Sd
of March next, when his present commission will
expire.
s. G. Sneed, johnson, C. H. Ark, from the I'd Of
the present month, vice r. c. s. Brown, resigned
Pierre Auguste ST. Martin, New Orleans, La,
from The l3.h OF the present month, vice B. u. Ca
nonge, deceased.
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ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT WESTERN.
ELEVEN DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND

TIE Great Western did not leave Bristol, England.
tl the t,ssnfveiphth Of January She made the pas
sage in NINETEEN DAYS. and brought over ONE Hun
DRIED AND Three PASSENGERS.
An appall;ng Disaster---An East Indiaman and One
Hundred and Serenity LiDes LOST.
Accounts from India announce the loss Of the ship
Protector bound from London to Calcutta, at Sands
Head, near the place Of her destination Out Of l7s
persons on board only eight saved viz 7recruis
and | seaman. The number Of recruits on board was
ZIG, accompanied by 10 women and 10 children crew
49, The Protector was driven ashore in gale, while
at anchor
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him. These facts, have from unquestiona-
BILE authority; do not state them positively,
for that will not do, but on personal know
ledge; but have no earthly doubt Of their
truth
Again, sir, you remember the the lectures
on economy which were so literally read to
US, when we proposed to print public do
cument of the utmost public importance,
report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury on
the late defalcations, and at the very moment,
by the leader Of the party, in another body,
there was proposition to print, at the cost of
at least thirty thousand dollars, not docu-
ment, but hook upon salt, a thing so utterly
useless that II the resolution which passed
that body by the votes Of the party-the de-
mocratic party-the retrenchment party
comes into this House, shall move to amend
it, by striking out the book upon salt, and sub
shutting Webster's spelling book, or Peter.
Parey's Tales; either will be more useful.
But the printer of the House is not of the
party--the printer Of the Senate is. ~.
take no pleasure in these topics. If
had any personal or party malignity to crafty,
should forbear to do it; for the qualification
that | should receive would be infinitely more
than counterbalanced by the gloomiest fore
bodines for the future, from the reflection that
these acts have been quietly submitted to,
not in the old age and decrepitude of the re-
public, but in its youthful adolescence. The
natural and unaided tendency of our system
is to consolidation, and its proclvity, as re-
Gently developed to corruption, is dangerous
and alarming. The allurcments of office and
the temptations which are held out to necessi-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

M 5Hw
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,

subscriber has just received, ind is now
II opening = very large and general assortment
of sEASoNABLE GOODS. winch he has no hest.
ta,ion in saying are cheaper than any Goods Of
equal quality ever offered in this market. The
stock consists Of
Sup and com. blue, black. brown, green, olive,
drab, and invisible green Cloths aud Csssi,ncres.
Beaver Cloths; Pilot Cloths Cassinetts OF eve
~ quality and price.
Whitney, Mackenaw, and Point Blankets.
Mcrino, Valencia, and Silk vestings.
French and English Meiinoes Of oil colors.
Black French Bombaxine.
Damask Poplin. Verona Serge.
Moussclinc de LANES and Shallies--very rich.
Fig'd and plain Silks; blk Silk a. Tabby yelsets.
Verona Cords and Beavertrens.
Red, white, and .csrle, Flannels.
Tnglaonia, Blanket, and Mefino 9hawls.
Tribe, H'dkfs and Scsrfs.
Bandsna and Spiitplheld H'dkfs.
Black Silk and Cotton Ctavais.
Cashmere and Prussion Shawls.
Ribbed Lambs Wool Sbir,s.
Victoria and cprded Skirts.
Irish Linen and Long T.a@n.
Linen Cambrick, and Linen caml,riek H'dkfs.
Brown Holland; Table Cloths.
Table and Towciing Diapers.
Cambrick, Jackone,, and Swias Muslins.
Striped. barred and figured Swiss. Book. and
Null Mu.lins; Bobbineit.
Thread Laces and Edgingsj Bobbinett QuiIlings
and Insertings.
Super. and common Gum Suspenders.
Super. Velvet and Gilt Buttons.
British, American, and French Prints French
and British Chiptzes-44
Black and white Silk, Lambs Wool, Moravian,
and white and black Cotton Hose.
Cent = and Ladies' Gloves Of every description.
Buckskin Millions, &c, &c,
with every article kept in a country store, all Of
which will be sold cheap. Purchasers are respect
fully requested to call and look.
Nov. 2, 1899. JOHN w. BOYD.
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vInGlNlk.-In the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chancery FOR Berkeley County; December
Rules, 1889.
Abraham E.. vanmetre, phE.
against
Isaac S. Lauck and Joseph Wi,brow. dts.
IN CHANCERY.
HNHE defendant, Isaac S Lauck, not having en-
tered bis appearance and given security, &C
cording TO the act OF Assembly and the 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, and
answer the bill Of the plaintiff: and that e copy Of
this Older be forthwith published IN any newspaper
within this County, and continued for two months
successfully. and another copy thereof posted at the
front door Of the Court. House Of the said County.
ACopy.-Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, C.
December 5, l33g.-2m
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MORE NEW GOODS!
IMP ORPAWp NEWS
SECOND SUPPLY.

A ROBINSON n Co. are just rrc.i,,ng a
n . second SUPPLY cf FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, embracing the newcsi styles and most
Fashionable Goods, among Which may be found a
large stock OF
Fancy and Fine Goods,
Cloths, Cassimeres, aud vestings.
British. American. and French Prints,
B!cached and Brown Domestic Goods,
Shawls, Shawls. Shawls, OF every kind,
Super. French aud English Merinos,
Edgings, Laces, aud Inscrtings.
French Cspcs and Collars.
All together making a spiended assort meni,
bought very cheap, At a large discount. ior cash.
and will be sold at astonishing low prices. All we
ask il 10 come and see.
Deccmber s, 1889,
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vIRGlhIA:-In the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Berkeley County: December
Rules, 1889.
Lucy Ann Keesacker, an infant, suing by her next
friend and present guardian, Henry J. Seiber,,
pitt.
ogotnst
Isaac S. Lauck, Tillotson Fryatt, Jacob Myers,
Admir-. with the will annexed, of SamI Roberts,
decd; Josiah Roberts, John Roberts. Samuel
Roberts. Eliza Roberts, Joseph Roberts, Abra.
ham Vanmetre, and Naomi Vanmetre, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
TTNHE defendants, Isaac S. Lauck, John Ro-
Il berts, Joseph Roberts, Abraham Vanmetre,
and Naomi Vsnmetre, not having entered their APP
peasance and given security, according to the act Of
Assembly and the rules of this Court, and il appea-
ring by satisfactory evidence that they are out of
this Commonwealth: it is ordered. that the said
defendants do enter their appearance TO this suit, on
the first day Of the next term, and answer the bill
Of the plaintiff: and that a copy Of this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper within this
County, and continued for two months successfully,
and another copy thereof posted at the front door
of the Court House of the said County.
A~Copy.-Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, C.
December S, 1839.-2m