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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
Ernrn 80 National InLelligencer.


LAYING THE FOUNDATION OF THE GEN.
ERAL PosT OFFIcE.-On Saturday the
25th ult., the corner stone OF the General
Post Office, situated on Seventh and E..
streets, was laid, in the presence Of the
following officers ofthe Government, with
the usual ceremonies The President Of
the United States, the Secretary of the
Treasury, he Secretary Of War, the Sec
rotary Of the Navy, the Postmaster Gene
raj, and the Attorney General. The
Mayor Of Washington, and many other
distinguished citizens were also present.
The following is a copy Of the inscrip-
ton upon the plate affixed to the corner
stone:
General Post Office United States.
Founded 1775.
Building destroyed by fire 1886.
Rebuilt FIRE proof 1899.
Nartin Van Buren,, President Of the u. States.
Richard NJ. johnson, Vice President Of
the United States.
John Forsyth, Secretary of State; Levi Woo1bu-
ry, Secretary Of the Treasury; Joel II. Poinsett,
Secretary Of War; Amos Kendall, Postmaster Cen
erai; Commissioner on Public Buildings.
James X. P~aulding, Secretary of the Navy
Felix Grundy, Attorney General; William
holland, Commissioner Of the Pub
lie Buildings, &c.
Robert Mills, Architect
The following deposites were made in
a copper box, well secured from water
and air All the newspapers Of the day
published in the city of Washington, a
copy of the Constitution of the United
States, list Of the post Offices in the Uni.
ted States, Army and Navy Registers,
coins of the U. States, a Testament, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06


10 the House OF Delegates,
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House of Delegates.
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Accomac. 3
Albemarle. Q
Amelia.
Amherst. 1
Allegheny. 0
Augusta. D
Berkeley. Q
Bedford. Q
Rrpnswick. n
Puckingham. o
Bo,tetourt e. Roanoks n
BROOK n
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Camnbell. Q
CaroIine. !
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
VIRGINIA is SAEEl

The returns already received enable us to an
nounce that the Administration train-bands are rou-
ted ia Virginia. The Wings ard Conservatives
have fought against all manner Of h~umbugs, delu-
sions, and false issues, and have achieved a bril-
liant and decided victory.
We have elected 81 Wing delegates, and s indie
pendant Conservatives. against IS Loco Focos.-
Seven remain to be heard from. In the Senate the
Loco Focos have a majority of 2, conceding the
election Of Mr.. Wiley in the Monongalia District,
of which, however, there is no certainty.
A. Car IA heard from. the parties stand-
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

Cubs.-The Sun is out against the Cabs. He
calls them luxury, and 50 they are, cheap iIxu~
ny, and we care not whether they are introduced
from Europe, or Asia, or Africa. Mr.. Sun appears
to have lost his knowledge of our city, during his
last short visit to the North he computes its
length at two miles, and its breadth at half mile
Why man New Orleans including its sui urbs is six
miles in length, and in places, half Of IL mile, ono
mile, Two miles, and four miles, and tho residents
of one section arc very frequently called by their
business from part to the other the rail roads
and ornnib,scs go butin certain directions, and Il
person wishing to make quick trip from ono end
of the city to the other, must hire at considerable
expense earriagc. or by going foot, not only
over fatigue HIMSELF or neglect, or be too late for
his affairs. Now cab being light convenient
and cheap vehicle, no jumps into it, is carried to
tho very spot he wisEes-his business is done OK.
peditiousy, and his contract made, all endorsement
procured and he saved from protest.
Oh, cab is tho thing: they are not to superscdc
the omnbuses, nor hacks, but to be used as aux
iarics to supply n desdcratum of expeditions,
cheap and convenient transportation. Supper,
tho cabs.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET, &c,

hOtthv NOV. %.
There was a. fair of business done at the
dacIioD in prices Of most descriptions OF shares sold
and United States Buuk shares fell off 3 per cent The
decline upon other kinds follows :-Deawure
and Hudson Canal, NorlI, American and Trust and
banking Co.. and Mohawk Railroad, each per cent
Utica Railroad, and Canton Co., each and Peterson
Railroad, per cent. The prices of sucI. other stocks
AS were dlsosnd n, closed the same as on Snuny-
Al the se:nnd }oerd the .nles of shares we're no,
large: North American Trust and Banking COMPANY,
opened Mt 40, and closed ut 80 seller next week .
United States Bank opened at 20, seller 30 DAYS
went up to n II, and closed the opening price
Harlem Railroad sole at 4O!, seller 80 GAYS: and Della
ware and Hudson Canal Co GO PER cent
The Mon Market has not been materially Influenced
by the accounts by the British Queen. In Foreign Ex
change there has bccn nothing of moment doing-und all
Domestic BILLS range equally high Saturday.
Bills On Philadelphia sod at the board this morning at
10 n l03 rer cen. discount
The British Queen brought out four bores of spece-
the amount did not learn.
The packet ship toscius, sailed this morning for Ii.
verrool, has board one hundred ana eishtv-fre
thousand dollars in specie.
UNITED STATES BANK AND THE AMSTERDAM LOAN
gentleman who come passenger in the British Queen
states that Mr. jau lon observed to him. the day nrsvio
to his departure from London, that he had about con
cludei negotiations with Ncssrs. Hope Il Co.. Tor the
sion that the arrangements mainly fixei uro,-
although he not informed that the pr0Ber docu-
mens signed and sea'ed
As the last particular inay not have been completed
before the arrival Of The Liverpool, the intelligence by
her of the suspension Of specie payments bv the Bank
m I'nadephia may have put end to the final con-
clusion Of the loan with the Amsterdam house.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07
MONONGAtIELA.

4 nem Loat-Fne specimen Of Pittsburgh Skill,
Industry and Art.
The new Steamboat Monnngahcla arrived at our
wharf last night. from Pittsburgh, from which
place she departed the 18th of las. month. We
give the following has particulars relative to this
splendid specimen of architecture.
The Monongahelu was built at Bell Vernon, 25
miles up the Mnnonga hca river, by Mossrs. Spear
and GaskelI. and cost 1871 900. Sine is ~ned by
her master, Oh srses Stone, and Brothers.. We give
tho following dimensions ofthis fine boat.
Length of keel lat feet.
Length of deck l6l do.
Breadth of beam 26 do.
Depth Of hold do.
Breadth ofdcck 40 lido.
Diameter ofwhecls 81 do.
Length of bucket 10 do
She has two engines built after the. most APP
proved models by Messrs Warren. Nicholson 4
Co. of Pit sburgh The boilers four, 80 inches
in diameter and Il feet feet long. Tho length of
stroke is feet aer cylinders bsing Is inches in
diameter and lying a, angle of 20 degrees with
the horizon.
The furnaces consume 2j cords in "a hours
and the boiler. made to bear with perfect safety
l40 pounds Of steam to tho square inch OF surface.
Ample arrangements are m,dc on tho lower
deck for second class passengers.
The cabin on the upper deck stretches nearly
the whole length Of the boat, The b,i!dor was
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07
!. " L..Nv ~ Il LEANS:
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1889.

z. Shin Plas,ers.-The Second Municipality has
passed resolutions, duthorsing the further issue Of
one hundred thousand of dirty fractional parts of
bons, whilst it it is we'll known, that they have not
yet nigh redeemed he old ones Cor, although it
weekly. appears by the report of the Treasurer,
that such aud such an amount Of Municipal notes
have been redeemed during the past week. yet, on
closer examination, it will be perceived that fire.
quen,ly tic same, and sometimes larger amount
have been rc~issued. '--
1t is pretty generally reported, that in secret
sion, last Monday night, the First Municipality
also autho scd further emission OF one hundred
thousand dollars. That it should do SO, is not
strange for it is we'll known that not only hns
Municipality No One, been unable to redcem'her
notes, but as ca, h successive month rolls round,
hei Treasury is found empty, and her officers and
obligations remain unpaid. But, is this the case
with the Second Municipality The gentleman
who has, since the organization of the corporation,
presided over its financial aff,irs, has, notw,th-
standing the mprovident and enormous expendi-
pavement. still been able to make both ends meet
at the end Of caeE month. True, he has greatly
increased the expenses of the Municipality, whilst
at the sa.no tino he has Diminished its revenues
AS witness the excessive wages paid the officers
anc men of tho watch, and many officers and on
tile other hand, the loss Of thousands Of dollar, in
not farming the oyster stands, SC.
Itis possible the financial affairs Of the Munich
pallty, until lately so well managed, have become
cntanglcd. We shall SEQ at The end of this month,
if the yearly account is permitted to be published
In the meanwhile, the people should refuse to 70
ceive shin plasters whom god bank bills and small
silver is SO abundant.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTtoN.-Thn Boston Morning
Post Of the 2lst has returns from all TIL, towns of Ma
sachusetts, the corrected aggregates of which are as
follows:
For Morton, 5l,ll9.
For Everett, 50,548-leaving difference of 57l Nor
tons plurality. The Morning Post remarks
awe confirmed in the belief tina. the scattering
votes for Governor viii up to 300 in the State
than thirds Of the whole. The vote has been con
fined to the two candidate. this year much closer thar
usual. Boston is the hest criterion, and usually gives
the largest scattering. III 1886 the scattering votes IL
Boston were II. In the Stale 40 In 1887, Boston T.
IL the State 237 In 1885, Bns,on8 IS. State 81. In
1889, Boston, 60
The Boston Daily Advertiser, wing. savs, that " The
number of scattering votes, far information cx
tends is small. We of opinion that they are moi
sufficient. to nrutralize the majority in favor Of Judge
Murul,,'
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

The Commercial Bank has requested the Cou
rer to state, that the why it has quarrcllcd
with the Association of Banks in this city, is that
they differ in opinion with them, and wish to have
their own way. 1t is with great regret that they
have decided on taking this staEd, but although
opposed TO the Association, they hope to remain
on friendly terms. The Cossmercia Bank don't
thank the Lousianan, for its barncyins art Gle Of
yesterday morning, and advises that print to rrcoI>
lcct the old proverb-bo.wcen the tree and the
bark put not your finger.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

Fep Play-Wc have been favored by the au-
thor with copy of his translation of Alexander
Dumas play OF Paul Jones. 1t very spirited
and effective drama, aLounding in stirring incident,
and would no doubt take we'll. The translation,
however, is too close, and the language often nele.
giant. A more pcrlcc, Iran -Ialion, ono at least
more idiomatic, would place it among tho first of
TINT species OF dramas for which Dumas is cele-
bratcd.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

~ asiuH2t Mason OF Pittsburgh, joiner who bas
given The hest evidence efhis skill tho construe
ton of VII. beautiful room. Theirs arc a. slate
rooms, g faet BY l0;ando fast in height. 'rhs
berts are large enough For two persons to sleep in
side BY side. The beds lilo upon ;,lownsends pa.
tent spiral springs, and comfortable rs those
Of tho estfurnished houses, Tho slatotoetns are
ventilated from without and lie inferior, and have
doors leading upon the. guardt. Tho lower part
oi the doors loading from the cabinare of Venetian
work, SO as to yentllate more perfectly the rooms.
Tho cabin tsclfis chef doeuure:'. The floor is
covered with handsome Brussels carpet, with
chairs to match, ofnative maple. The dining and
card tables arc made of birch and ara fully equal to
those made oflnahogany. whether fineness of polish
or style Of manufacture is considered. Each state
room is cuflatod by pasters, crowned with CAPT
tails, exhibiting the volute and spreading fan. The
ventaters arc harp Scrolls above these latter and
benes Ii the sky lights, run. around the wholc
cabin, cornce projecting out some six inches and
done after tho Morisco, and pomeg ranate style.
The sids' sky lights are Of obong panes of glass
neatly Inserted in fancy frames. Tho ceiling i.
skir'ed with moulding of running parallelogra,ns
Three large and costly chandeliers hang from the
elegantly wrought contres in the ceiling. which
| has an elevation of Is feet from tho floor. Tie
glass work is simple but elegant. l. is from tn.
hands Of Bakewell & Co., Of Pittsburgh.
The social hall is arranged will, Wow to every
convenience. Tue gonlamcn's dressing room i.
forward Of this h Il, and in cold weather is warmed
| by the chimneys Of thu boilers
The steering wheel IL worthy Of notice. 1t i.
feet in diameter, and the ruddcr rope passes Owe,
brass barrel l5 inches through. 1t was made b,
A. Fulton Of Pittsburgh
The following is tho list Of the officers attached
to this splendid boat.
Charles Stonc-Mastor.
J. II. Jones Clark.
J. McDonall--Mate
| Murray-Steward.
j. Adams, lst Pilot. Richardson, Dad Pilot.
! 1t gives US great pleasurs to speak of Captain
Stone as a gentleman, every way worthy of tn,
public confidence. Assisted by officers on whom
he can depend, his care is directed to the comfort
/ Of his passengers and the safe expudlting of his
boat upon it journey. Nor must VIC forge, 10 no-
tice tho style Of living on the Mononghahea. It's
sumptuousncss speaks we'll for the diligence Of
the steward.
Tho Monongahela is peculiarly adapted to the
comfort and convenience of families who would
visit Now Orleans, or return to the upper coun.
try. Her rate drumming is fast enough for safcty,
being from l6 to Is miles per hour down stream.
There is ono Of NUNS best pianos on board.
Her tonnage, Custom House measurement, is
240 tons. There is patent fire hose on board,
that can dcluge fire in any part of tho boat in an
instant.
Taken az 4 whole, we look upon the Mononga-
hea as every way worthy Of P,tsburg, skill indus.
try and art.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

Men Church.-Durng the past summer, small
congregation of Episcopauns, residing TOO far dis
tant from the Canal street church, to render ,har
regular attendance there convenient, have cree ed
at the corner of Camp and Bartholomew streets, in
the Second Municipality. very little church,
capable of containing about five hundred called the
St. Paul's On Sunday next this new temple of
worship will be opened by Charles Goodrich, ma
tive of tins city, VIII will perform divine SERVICE al,
Ii o'clock in the morning.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

For an exceedingly witty and beautiful article
refer our friends to one, in the Times of ycstcr
day, headed Oil Of Taper 1t is about something
we know not we'll what; but road it, and convic-
ton will strike as a ,hunderbol, that it is something
good. This something, nectar, SUI cror to that of
the gods, urc informed, is San oil to burn in the
silent watches Of the night" "an oil for saad;"
it is "nne drink" it ling OIL the palate like the
memory any other good thing, such dinner,
or the caress Of young grit flows down eract-
ly like oil, and, indeed lapers man off in fine
style. 1t is a "psusss cofe," aud contains the
most agreeable one we ever took.
W. tre quite intoxieatc with the description
moreover it was invented last Sunday, by an un-
nameablc gentleman, at table, assisted by beautiful
women.
To what prodigiou degree of perfection have
not the and sciences arrived Only think, of
new Pousse cafe, invented at table, by Il GENTLE
man ard beautiful women, that burns in the silent
watches Of the night, and to dress our sal
lad, that is fine drink, that fingers tho palate
like the memory OF any other good thing. such
dinner, the raress of a young g;r-a pig and whs>
tic, fat beef steak 10 II hungry man, or a warm
foot bath. Oh il must be delicious; do, brother OF
tho Times, send Ia Il little Of your col Of Taper"
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

Tho rainy weather has set in. 1t pours down
now with an apparent Intention of never craSiny.
Oh il is real John Bull cut throat. Cold aud hot,
cloudy and sunshine, wet and dry, but always
muddy Well, we Louisianans have So much good
weather VIC shouldn't grumblc at u little bad.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07
AT CHAMBERS,

BEFORE c. J. JONES.
Nov. 23.-Mannger in trouble. er parte.-Ed-
,oard G. J. Shau us. Thomas S. Hamblin Tho
plaintiff appeared by his attorney and filed long
aft lavit, charging tho defendant with the commits.
sion of sunday faux pas with Eliza Mary Ann
Shaw, an actress at tho Bowcry, and the wife of
the said plaintiff Whcrcupon his honor, the Chief
Justice made tho following order:
City of New York, SIS. Tho People of tho state
of New York to the Sheriff of the City and County
of New York, Greeting We command YOU that
you take Thomas S. Halnbn, if he shall DO found
in your county. and him safely keep, so that you
have his body before tho Justices of the Superior
Court, of tho City of New York, at the City Hall,
is the said city, on the first Monday of December,
to unto Edward Shaw III pc> Of trcspaus
on tho criminal conversation with Eliza Mary
Ann Shaw the wife of the said plaintiff and for
harhoring and cnnceaIing the said Eliza, to the da,
mage of tho said plaintiff of twenty thousand dol
lars-and have you then and there This writ
Witness S,nncl Jones, Esquire, Chief Jus tic,
of the said Court, at the City Hall in the said city,
the frs. Monday OF November, in the year of on r
Lord, 1889. PER CUBAN.
FRANCIS G. CURLY, Attorney.
The above was endorsed as follows -
let the defendant br held to bail in the sum of
five thousand dollars.
(Signcd) S. JONES, Chit Justice.
This case wh.n it comes on to trial will make a
great sensation in the fashionable and theatrical
world. In the mean time we recommend til inter-
nal arrangements of the Bowery Theatre, TO tho
notice OF tho moral Reform Society. If tho lady
patroucss of that assoc ionwi look into the mat
ter, they will fad sufficient employment for their
tongue and pens. If Mahonet again upon
earth. he woul only have to We his pruseylitc
insight into that EIysium and he would get recruits
enough to rcconquer Egypt from brahim PAcha.
n rs u chs In unIuU ofn
through this business. Mrs. Shaw is a pretty wo-
man, and pretty women ought to have some latitude
The effect ON tho Bowcry will be to III .ks it
tho rage than ever, for the public will be anxious 20
to SEQ lady Of the talents for intrigue which Mrs
Shaw is said to possess. Great sport anon.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

,r,s,5 ARRANGEMENT FOR SUNDAYS.
lsrs w iease M The hours rs in tho weak Il,
oci"ck I'm. when Locomotive will leave Cnrro,on
until sotork PM ~ 'os e'e!!y ho"f
~ eaIa norSs Car can be otained before 70 O'Clock M
~ paying dollars for the Trip. After 70 ocIork p Al
~ dollars will he charged. ~ - 'e''ch H. W.
, gong BY the Steam Car provide themselves
raccve money in lieu thereof .''''"S "ot 70
THE JACKSON AND LACOURsE spRrErc.ps;
Leave The head of Jackson street n, Al ,,rn.r
s u, oclnsk Al hhlfpast 7oclork they commence M
$500, every hali hour until ~ O'Clock NJ excru,
'a instead of leavin. Canal street at 81 oclork tho ~.
VIII envelhere at 9 O'Clock T. N. "' '"e cur
~ palruary requested that gentlemen will no, mt
are present. - '" III ''' ea'si "heh ladies'
Ou'ce New Orleans 4 Carrollt,u,
Rail Road Company,
oP'' ---a' ios9 JOHN HAMPSON
Chief Engineer N, o. A. e. II r.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

EVEN DOLLARS REWARD-Ranowov f,o,, ,o
~, subscriber on Friday evening the ooh Nove,hc r
I,s the n%y GEORGE ionn,ry belonging to NESTS
aa.' '"ur'ns' and inr the last years driving
IS me looking boy with very oren c,upenon,.
nno't i've feet SIX nches high; the above rev ard Wit m
r., a'a !" M"ey.r will lodge him in one the nils Of
d., q" .'i'"''y. l. X CAYENNE,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

s ERvANT FOR .sALE-A most likely mu1o,,o
g"l, aseI about 10 yours, n"very good cook s":
se'"r washer, Ir"ner and toleral,e senmstrcss an
"" ' servant sober, "b"en, and good renpereJ "''
,;1 ano'e servant would be an acquisition in a,v
fn!ly' mud is sold because her owner is Jesirn any y,
American. Wv i'o' " inc true
n92-ijt
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

a large number ofthe passenger by the British
Queen, on her last trip, made publication against
the accommodate: MS and manner with which they
were treated on board. S,milas complaints were
made against the Great Western; and they arc
without the lie ,s doubt just, and arise from the fact
that the boarding establishment Tar &c are farmed
out to ndividua s over whom tho Captains have no
CONTROL The comfort ofpasscngers is not cared
for, and they state, that, actuated by sense OF
dury to themselves and tho public, they feel bound
to make known the following facts:
board at Blackwell, Thurslsy evening, the 3ls of
October the weather cold and stormy on ar
irving at the ship, no officer was there to attend to the
reception Of our baggage; there was no fire in
the cabin and no refreshments not even cup OF ten,
could be procured. We were assured by the agents in
London, that the ship should he crowded; so far
from this being the case she has been crowded to
The servants have, in consequence, had no other
places to sleep than upon the danask sofas in the main
snl'!on The pusscngers who were sick weary, and
wished to recline or read, had alternative but 10 Dc
cupy the same sofas and pillows which were used bv
the black servants during the night The unmbrf of
stewards was much less than ought to hive been; VIC
have been informed that the agents III London 50
appraised, and more requested, but were granted
10 our constant annoyance and salrring As il might
appear frivolous to enter into detail would briefly
butte, sol bad that was unfit for That On The
Twelfth day we were ont of hnrd biscuit, Crackers Sc
having been CONSUMED some days previously aud to
surprise, found ourselves in a shin ron-
timing :}O| persons, without hare! bread, and with only
limited quantity of -four and that of such an iue, inr
quality, that the bread made from it was uuti, to he
en'c" The wafer was frequently so revolving to the
sight and taste. til It even when served in or coffee
only used ii from actual necessity. With regard to
the general want of cleanliness and attention. no term,
he too severe. We also feel it our duty
al IN
saloon, " llrh will not contain frv persons, there
other ber'hS adapted to the decent and conf,ra-
bic accommodating oia'y female passenger above the
lowest gtnde OF emigran's.
Complaints similar to the foregoing were made on
her previous TO New York; but the evils, so f
from being reincded are we helivc, much aggravated.
We therefore, feel it incumbent upon u.s. to declare
most unhcshatingly, that it is npuon, the Brh
Qus.u present conducted, is unworthy oftle pa.
tronag of'he pnbr.'
On board the British Queen Steam Ship,
Nov. -, 1899.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

We had long intended TO pny compliment to
Miss Jones, but the Sun is beforehand with us.
and has done it it in such beautiful style, that
must prove alike Tutoring to her and persuasive
| TO those who know her.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-07

MILs.--A conglomeration of papers were re-
ceiyed Yesterday, from every point Of tho compass,
and VIC brlcvc by he mail. We arc thus pu, in pos
session of variety of pnpors of variety Of d>tcs,
bu, not word of news.