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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

T,p CoxTrsr-ruE VICToRY.-lhe
contest that for some time past has been
going on between the friends and me op-
nonents Of the Administration, IN the
House Of Representatives has at lass oeeh
closed by the entire discontinue OF the
Administration forces. The point al IS
.,e was the manner in which committee
should be raised to investigate the laie e.
ro,mous defaIcatiops OF the officers, who
were charged with the collection ana Gus.
tody of the public moneys. Inc ir'ehuS
orthe administration wanted the commit
tee to be appointed by tho Speaker OF me
House, in the usual way, while the wings
having the recollection Of the past hrmly
in their minds, wished 10 choose COM
mittee By ballot; aud the discussion o.
this mint and matters connected with II,
has occupied the greater part oil the time
OF the House for several days past. On
Thursdav last the matter was decided by
bringing the point TO voc whsn inc wings
succeeded in carrying the proposition to
appoint committee by ballot, BY vote
Of l13 to l05.
Considering the strength of parties IN
the House, and the fidelity with which
the friends of,he Administration have o.
beyed the behests Of party, tins decision $
most extraordinary. Ii is nothing more or
less than the plain declaration OF body
of men a majority Of which is friendly to
the Administration, that James X. Polk,
one of their own filth, is not to be trusted
with the selection Of committee that IS TO
look into the abuses Of men in power
il is disgraclng the Speaker OF tho House,
a, unfit for the station he holds, and he
ought forthwith to resign.
1.-THE Speaker had 1.-THE OF feeling
other than that Of party nature, ne
could not remain in his seat an hour, tor
ne could not but look upon the decision OF
the House, as distinct ayowal oil It's o.
pinion upon his competence TO perform
the duties of his station, when, by DONG
so in faithful manner, he would inJure
tho party to which he belongs. jh'S de-
c;siou has been made 5ya body, The MAJOR
i'm of rehich, are The political friends Of
the Sneaker. Corruption, malfeasance,
and decalcatlons, have grown to such an
enormous magnitude, that the trends OF
those who are charged with these abuses,
can no longer have the heart to attempt
10 palhate or conceal item. Much good
may be expected to result rom the inVes-
LEGATIONS of this committee, which VIII,
An"htlcss, be so constituted as to prevent
nil attempts to smother inquiry, or to
smooth over abuses by not permitting
facts relating to them to come TO light.
Since writing the above, we have re-
ceived the ballotings for the investigating
committee, several members were chosen
and afterwards excused. The committee
as i, stood at the latest dates was constr
tuted as follows:
WAigs.-JAMEs HARLAN, Of KY II.
A. WISE, of Va, w. c. DAWSON, oil Ga''
and EDWARD CURrIs, Of N. York.
Conservatives. F. O. ]. SMITH, oil
Me-, and GEO. w. HorKrNs, OF Nn'
Loco Focos. w. OWENS, OF Ga.
HENRY A. Foster, Of New York, ana
DAVID ID. WAGNER, of Penn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

The House of Delegates have appointed
Saturday, the 9th Of next month"; as the
dav for proceeding to the choice Of a
Senator of the United States, for the term
of six years. to begin when the present
term of Mr.. Rives ends. The Senate
had not, however, acted upon the desig-
nation d day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

The following characteristic sentiments
are from the Baltimore Republican, q
thorough Van Buren, paper. 1t VIII be
borne IN mind that The Governor OF Ma
ryland is Van Buren, man, and It is re-
CURED Of him tina. he prescribe the Wings
from office and fill their places with men
Of his own politics.
Our opinion has been, lis, and ever
shall be; that any individual, who may
have been nominated to an office, by u
body of men, representing the views ana
desires Of gariy, is, by every consldera-
tion of honor, Justice, truth and homes
"; bound to fill the Offices within his
g ii, by has POLITICAL friends, SOLELY =
And furthermore; We unheSltatngiy dc
clare, that the man, who would act other
wise, after having received an office un-
der the above cl cumstunces, is a UtlIidn
IN grain a bastard in principle, traitor
to his friends and party disgrace to
the community IN which he dweils, anu
well-deserylng the biting scofn and with
ering contumely Of every member oil So
ciety. Give AS the honest fellow, upon
whom the question Of, :" how many votes
shall gain or loose by this movement 2
never operates. The hand ofsuch man
we are prepares to shake, at any time -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

II is stated in the Southern sun that
Tanner who was recently convicted OF
manslaughter, in Yazoc county, Mss,
has been branded in the hand with the
letter NJ. sentenced TO fine Of $500 and
to be imprisoned twelve months.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

Samuel Shepherd, Esq. was on Satur-
day, elected, without opposition, Public
Printer for one year. The political press
is divorced in this Commonwealth, for the
time beng, and we hope for all time to
come, from the patronage Of the Govern
ment. The fact is no less gratifying TO
us, than the almost unanimous vote by
which il was accomplished. In The House
ofDelcgates there was only one Essential
ice.-Rjch. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23
Rail Road Notice.

To Walker Jones' Jacob Leopard, David III. Al
len, Luke 1iernan John Mitchell, Eleanor Tidball,
Joseph Holman George Reynolds, James Prater,
guardian of s. fouty, William NJ. Swearingen, e.
mira Swearingen, George S. Kennedy & Rebecca
his wife. Hezekiah II. Swearingen, Samuel Hop
kins & LaviDa his wife, Meredith II. Jolfe, John
Jollihe, William Jolliffe, Amos Jolliffe, Edward
Jolliiie Selma Jolliffe, Harriet Jofe, Ohm Hof-
man, Loman and Nlarearet his wife, and
Elizabeth H' hman, TAKE NOTICE,
That the FIRST day of the February term Of the
County Court to be holden for the County Of
Morgan, Virginia, we shall by our attorney, apply
said Court appoint five discreet, intelligent,
disinteresed, and impartial Freeholders, 10 assess
the damages which will result to your land 10y
opening through it,, the Bahimore and Oaio
Rail Road. t-s
Tie Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Co. By
EDMUND p, HUNTER.
January 90, 1830-td their Counsel
EIRGk.NI.g:-lnlhe County CourtcfB
William g. Morgan, On a bill 70 divide tn, the
against Slaves and sell dow
Morgan Morgan's heirs, ) Ell land.
YEvhis cause CAM on the 1O.h day of Dec. 1888
n upon the bill in answer Of the guardian acting
too the infant defendants, and the answer, ofthe
adult defendants, and was argued by counsel,
whereupon the Court doth adjudse order and de-
cree, that Levi Henshaw VIM MaslIn, Stephen
r. Snodgrass and Richard Timberake or any
three of them be and they are appointed CommIs-
soners Of his Court for the purpose of dividing a.
mong the heirs parties to this bill ibe slaves OF the
estate OF Morgan Morgan decd, named in the
bill allowing VIM. q. Morgan, two shares, his own
and Sam'l Morgan's. And to Maria Swimey and
Lucinda Morgan the share of Mary Morgan decd
and make report the Court of the division afore-
said. And further the Court being satisfied that
the tract Of land in The bill mentioned 1873 Acres
being the whole of the undivided estate ofthe decd
NJ Morgan is not sufficient to enttle each heir, TO
$500 doth adjudge order and decree that the same
be sold upon The usual terms of credit, TO the high
est bidder at public auction, at least four weeks
notice in the public newspaper printed in Martins
burg and that William Mashn, be and is herhy ap-
pointed special COMMISSIONER Of this Court, for the
purpose Of making said sale, reporting 10 this
Court bis proceedings in order 10 further decree
provided, however, that be fore the said sale,
summons upon each heir slew cause if any DO
can against said sale And further saving TO the
infant defendants the right under the law to come
in &c. If er they hfse attained their age and shew
cause &c. HARRISON WAITE. c. b. c.
A Copy.-Teste -
Jan. % l83o-5w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

The Bill Tor the graduation and reduc-
ton ofthe public lands passed the Senate
On the nth instant, by vote Of ~ to
az.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

VIRGINIA LE GIsLATUgE.-Th House
Of Delegates hes suggested the 10th as
the day for the election of a Judge of the
Court of Appea Is to supply the vacancy
caused by the cath of Judge Broken.
brough. On mo- ton of Nj. Jackson the
Committee on Fl nance was instructed TO
inquire into the spedency of having the
Public Printing hereafter executed by
contract, and CIV en- to the lowset bidder.
Mr.. Flowers Pr opposed to call upon the
Governor for tHis details Of a system OF
E ucation, as rof erred to IN his Message,
and several gent emen suggested a refer
ence Of the snbie ct to the Committee OF
Schools and Colleges; that course was
finally adopted, on Mr.. IIaymonds motion.
Gov. Tyler, Chairman OF The Committee,
concurred in opinion with MIR. Jackson,
that the primary school system had not
produced the dt .sired effect, and he
pledged himself t hat the subject should
receive the most careful attention, and
engross his most earnest etluEts. Alec.
GGzeite.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

The Wings in the Maryland Leglsla-
,ure have decided to support the Hon.
VIM. ID. .NERRIcx for reelection to the
United States senate. He will Of course
be reelected asa X Wings have the ma
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

A Mosr SIGNIFICANT SIGN,-The
New Orleans Bee, decidedly the ablest
and most influential nf the administration
papers Of Louisiana, has announced its
determination to oppose the reelection OF
Mr.. Van Barren, and to support Mr.. Clay
for the Presidency. The editor, in long
and well written article, lays the reasons
Tor this determination before its readers.
The Bee has always exercised a great
influence over the politics Of Louisiana,
and has great authority with the Creole
portion of the population. Its decision in
favor of Mr.. Clay renders certain, which
there was but little doubt OF before, that
Louisiana, at the next election for Pres-
dent, will vote for the Wing candidate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

The numerous prosecutions Of the col
Iector Of New Yok, in which, almost eve
nv, If not every case, he IS beaten, begin
10 excite a good deal Of feeling in that
city,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

PLAIN SPEAKING.-The sFredericks.
burg Arena thus speaks of the "defaul-
ting" sub. Treasurer, who lately gave so
handsome a treat to "his friends" in Eng
land {: "The Public Robber, Swartwout,
was in Liverpool, at last dates, making
merry with the spoils. He gave ban
quet there to his friends, which cost him
S3l per head.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

Dr. Archer of Texas, has been sent TO
prison for challenging General Houston,
the anti .duelling law OF the young repub-
lie being very severe: and Mr.. Wilson
has been expelled from the Senate, for u.
sing proiane language in his place, and
resisting the officers ofthe house. Tex
as is making q stride beyond us.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

The adoption, by general CONSENT on
Thursday, of Mr.. Mays motion 10 print
the Free Banking Acts Of New York,
Georgia and Michigan, for the use Of the
members, together with the remarks
thrown out by several gentlemen, gives
assurance that this interesting subject will
engage the early a,1d deliberate considera.
ton Of the Leglsl ature. Mr.. May OK
pressed the conviction that the principle
Of those acts was he true and best prlncl-
pie of banking, and declared the hope and
belief that il might be reduced to practice
in the Commonwe alth to the Increased
prosperity of the whole people, Mr..
Watkins avowed similar sentiments, and
minated his willingness to give the ex-
pertinent full and fair considerations
Other gentlemen animated feelings not
less favorable.
Among the petions presented on Fri
day, was one by Mr. Ball, of Thos. APP.
C. Jones, and others, of the county Of
Fairfax, for the incorporation of u Com.
pany for general manufacturing purpo-
SEES, at the Great Falls of Potomac, and
for the culture of the mulberry, and the
production and manufacture Of silk.-Afer.
Gaaeilc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

Doctor John S. Mills, Of Howardsville,
Albemarle county, (Va.) when fording
Rockfsh river al lis mouth, in ascending
a steep and muddy bank was thrown from
his horse, and in the struggle received
wounds and bruises, 50 that was bare.
ly able to escape being drowned. In that
deplorable condition he was discovered by
boalman, who gave all the relief he
could, and alarmed the citizens ofthe vii
Iage, who rushed to the scene, and found
the Doctor scarcely alive. He was taken
to the house of James A. Harris, Esq.
and received the kndest attention from
him and his family and the professionl
services off Or. Scott were promptly and
kindly rendered. After surviving the in
jury about As hours, he died, on Tuesday
morning, the 11th ullimo.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23
Jan. 90, l839-5w.

EGuRSUANT to the foregoing decree tie sub
III scnber viii sell at public auction, the PIE.
misses, on Friday the 22i ofFebuary next, the tract
OF land therein mentioned, containing 1873 Acres
more or less, of rich lime stone land. This land
lies about three miles south Of Garardstownin the
county of Berkeley, the improvements consist of
comfortable dwelling house, Kitchen, good Barn
and other out houses, large never falling Spring
near the dwelling, good meadow and orchard,
with a suilicienoy Of timber. Terms Of sale, ono
third in cash. the balance in two equal annual pay
mens. with interest from he day sale, with such
security as shall be approved of.
WILLIAM MASLIN.
Jan. %, l839-5w. Special Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

EDUCk SKIN GLOyES--We have Just recei-
-aB we'd doz. pair Fritchie and Henshaw's Fred
ericktown Gloves, to which VIC invite the attention
of those in want Of the article.
Jan. 20, 1889. WIN. LONG & son.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

A Clerk in the Land office in Washing.
ton, in a letter which is published, says:
-"I deem it necessary TO inform you
that before was appointed to the Land
Office, | was required by the Commission.
err 10 satisfy him as to my political opln-
ions, which did in a letter from one of
the oldest and most respectable ofour cit
izens."
And this is done in free republican
country Before a man can obtain
petty office, he is required to satisfy those
in authority, as to his political opinions.
Is not this discreditable 10 the nation?
When will there be an end ofsuch miser-
ablo tyrrany 1--[Alex. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-01-23

DELAWARE u. ). SENATOR.
Dover, we learn that on Friday last, the
House went into all election for Senator;
and the resul, was as follows DIR. Joseph
Maull, Wing IL votes. James A. Bayard
Van Buren,, g, Blank |. We have not
understood what action the Senate Inns ia.
ken on this choice. The resolutions
pending in the house for an election by
Joint 6aAoi have been indefinitely PostPo-
ned.
The FIVE Van Buren, members from
Sussex county have not yet acceded to
the fair and honorable propos ton of their
colleagues, to resign their seats and sub
NIT the questions at issue between them
to the decisions ofSussex county. They
will neither, "obey nor resign. "-De|a-
rare Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
EVAPORATION,

According to the Montpelier Pa
triot, Burlington Sentinel, Benning-
ton Gazette, and their kindred or
cans, the Tories had, before the
meeting of the Legislature, MAORI
ty Of nine in the House !; and as
the wing Speaker got his election
by majority Of seven, the inference
is, that II locofocos are missing.
Where are they? Can the Sentinel
inform us ? Seventeen per cent.
is a terrible evaporation for so short
period, and if it continues through
the session, pray how many loco
focos will there be left to settle the
''contested election"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
Hiram Clarke's Estate.
STATE OF VERMONT,)
DIST. OF CHITTENDEN, IS.

\ T Probate Court, holden at Burlng
IA ton within and for said district, on
the l2th day Of October A, D. 1899. Pre-.
sent, the Hon. Chs. Russell Judge. An
instrument, purporting TO be the last will
and testament of Hiram Clark late of MI.
ton IN said district, deceased, being preson.
ted to the Court here by Elijah Herrlck
and Linus Bascom the Executors therein
named,for probate; it is ordered by said
Court, that all persons concerned therein,
be notified to appear alta session of said
Court to be holden at the office of the
Register Of said Court in Burlington in
sad district. on the second Wednesday of
November A, d. 1889. and shew cause, il
any they may have, against tho probate of
said will, for which purpose it is further
ordered, that copy Of the record of this
order be published three weeks success.
slvcly, in tho Free Press, a newspaper
printed at Burlington as soon as may be-.
A true copoy of record.
Attest JVM. WESTON, Register.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
LYMAN g. COLE

MH AVE returned from Boston and New
na York with more complete assert.
ment of GOODS than they have ever be,
fore offered to the public; which they are
now opening and offer for sale. for CASH at
much less prices than they have ever been
oble to offer them. In consequence of
Goods having been sacrificed at Auction,
they were fortunate in making their pur-
chases with cash, at time of the greatest
pressure, at their own prices. Ladies and
Gentlemen can now buy as many goods at
Lyman & Coles for one dollar, as they
could formerly have bought for one dollar
ond twenty five to fifty cents. Please cull
and see what we can show you in the way
of DRY GOODS. Our assortment is too
extensive to enumerate articles. Oct. 10
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
Copartnership Notice.

TIME subscribers give notice that they
Il have associated with them in business
Mr. Joseph Wait, late of the firm of Wait g.
Tabor, for the transaction OF the general
Dry Goods, Grocery & Provision business,
and will hereafter conduct business at their
old stand under the name g. firm Of La,hrop,
Potwn g. Wait. Their Store has been
recent, ly and entirely reftted and improved
and they are now prepared with q very ex.
tensive assortment Of Goods to accommo-
date their friends and customers on the very
lowest terms for cash, or most kinds of
country produce. GIDEON LATHROP.
HENRY w. POTWIN.
JOSEPH WATT
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
Gold Watches and other G GODS.

WE have received some very pretty
w and Good LIE Pine Watches, Jew.
elled, warranted to perform well. We
have fine Gold Patent Levers,
CHESS MEN.
India Ink; Ba,lledores and Shu,tlecocks or
Birds, l2 DOZEN
Hav's Lnament which will cure all kinds
of Piles. if it fails to do SO the MONEY WILL
DE RETURNED also more OF Sherman's
POOR MANS PLASTER,
and Sherman's Cough and Worm and
Cathartic Lozenges which give good sat,
isiaction to purchasers.
-aLSO.-
$1,000 north Of Morisons's Pills
which are daily moro and moro used and
are in higher estimation than any other
medicine ever introduced to the world.
We have beautiful assortment of Goods
at the Variety Store.
Remember the place, for it 10 the only
place in town to get the above article gen.
uine. PANGBORN g. BRINSMAID.
Oct. 10, 1889.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
SUSPENSION At THE SOUTH.

Considerable sensation has been produced within
suspension Of specie payments at tho South. II
commenced with the Pennsylvania U. s. Bank,
and was Immediately followed by all the Phadel.
phia hanks. and subsequently by all the southern
banks. so far as we have information. II wns
feared for time that this would compel tho nor.
tliern institutions 10 pursue the same course but
We are happy believe that there is no necessity
for il. The New York and Boston banks are
abundantly fortified with means for any ordinary
occasion, and, thus far, they have experienced little
Inconvenience from tho panic. Strong assurances
are given that neither Of these cities will yield TO
the Philadelphia example; and if SO, tho country
institutions at the north have nothing to fear. A
Boston paper we'll remarks, that al, mus, be a
mistake TO suppose tha, suspension at tho South
creates a necessity for suspension here. II may
indeed subject merchants and bankers here, 10
embarrassmcn,s and losses, some few Of which
would be avoided by following the example set them,
aud by violating their own faith. But TO follow
that example, instead Of obvalng or diminishing
the evil, is to increase it, and 10 render it more
permanent.
Few peoplo trouble themselves 10 inquire for the
causes of tho late embarrassments and tho present
suspension. They arc TOO numerous and TOO obv.
GUS 10 need any labor Of inquiry. The following
fact stated in the news Of the arrival Of the Liver
pool steam ship, might serve to afford clue to the
great cause Of embarrassment, viz; "She has bro't
. very valuable cargo, amongst which are sixty
cases Of figured silks Of very rich fabric and Of the
value Of TO- 0ok EACH" This simple fact, especi.
ally If il be taken 10 connection with the recent
statements Of the amount Of imports in Boston, and
in New York; in The two first quarters ofihe present
gear, will readily suggest the idea, that excessive
importation must have an agency in the scarcity Of
money. Another cause, not less effective is, tina.
excessive speculation keeps prices go high in this
country, that few articles Of domestic produce can
be exported. without the certainty Of loss,
Should there 10 prospect Of the opening Of the
British ports 10 American flour, the probability is
that the mere anticipation Of this event would pro.
duce such an advance Of prices in this country tina,
very small quantities Of the article would be actually
shipped. In this way, our exports are made 10 fal
greatly short Of our imports, and the necessary
consequence, since The resource Of loans on state
stocks, and bank post notes 10 exhausted, is q
balance Of debt against the country, and tho export
of epecle.''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18

Large Potatoes, and a plenty Of
them. Henry Mayo, Cd, of this
town, has raised from one Rohan
Potatoe, which weighed only Sd of
a Id. TWO BUSHELS, large measure,
weighing in the aggregate l21 lbs.
and many of the tubers overgoing
2 lbs. each. When any one beats
this, we shall relate our own expo
riencc,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-10-18
Elnathan Higbee's Estate.

w T. the subscribers, having been up.
w pointed by tho Honorable the pro
bate Court for the District of Chlttenden,
commissioners to receive, examine and ad.
just the claims and demands of all persons,
against the estate Of Elnnthan Higbee,
late OF Sheburn in said District, deceased,
represented iusolven, and also all claims
and demands exhibited in offset thereto |;
and six months from the day Of tho date
hereof. being allowed by said Court for
that purpose, we do therefore hereby give
notice, that we will attend 10 the business
of our appointment, at the dwelling of the
widow of the said Elnathan Hlgbee in
Shelburn, in SAID District, on the second
Mondays Of January and April next, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, on each said days.
Dated. this 9th day Of Oct. A. D. 1889.
J. VAN SICKLIN, Jr. J Commits.
JOHN NORTON. sioners.