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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
OF TENNESSEE.

1. ARrHcR SMITH, Of Isle Of Wight.
Q. JOHN CARROLL, Of Sussex.
3. JAMES JONES, OF Nottoway.
4. w. X. BASKERVILLE. OF ecklenburg.
s. CHARLES YANcv, OF Buckingham.
6. RlcBARD LOGAN, Of Halifax.
T. ARCHIBALD STEWART, OF Patrick.
8. WILLIAM jews, ofGlouccster.
.. AUSTIN BRocKESBRoUGH, OF Essex.
10. JoHN GlBsoN, Of Prince William.
II, J. d. HALYBuRTos Of New Kent.
II. THOMAS J RANDOLPH. OF Albemarle.
H. WALLER HOLIDAY, OF Spottsylv ania.
Ia. IsmAN HonSER OF Fauquier.
Is. HETRY BEpIEeER, OF Berkeley.
Is. WILLIAM A. HARRIS, Of Page.
II. I'D. WILLIAMSON, Of Rocking CHAM.
Is. WILLIAM TAYLOR, Of Rockbridgc.
10. AuG. A. CHAPMAN, Of Monroe.
30. JAMES HooE. Of Montgomery.
a. WILLIAM BYERs. of Washington.
%. BESJAmiN BRowN, Of Cabell.
90. JonN HINDMAN. OF Brooke.
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0cainst

John II Wilson, Robert S. Reed, Charles Odell,
Henry r. Hazlehurst, William G. Catlctt, James
Higgins, Joseph Baker. and Thomas Athy,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

VIRGINIA AT Rules holden in The Clerks or
flee of the County Court Of Morgan County, on
the first Monday in October, lsi0,
George Shank, Catharine Blue, Elizabeth Shank,
Ann Shank, aud Sarah Shank, pliBs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

VIRGINIA AT Rules holden in the Clerks VI
fee Of the County Court for Morgan Comfy on
the first Monday in October, lS40,
William G. Catlett, pl0.
against
John II Wilson, Robert S. Reed, Charles OdeiI,
William G Cailet, Henry X. Hazlehurst, james
Higgins John Cross, Thomas Athy, Joseph pa
ker, Isaac Dawson, Philip Gusler, and james
uusbes, DTS.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, John II. Wilson, Charles OdelL
and Rober, S. Reed not having entered their APP
pearance, according to the act of the General AS
sembly, and The rules this court, and il appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that they are not iaha,
bitants Of this commonwealth: it is ordered, thas
they do appear here on the fret day Of December
term next and answer the plaintiffs bill ana 'hu4
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted IN some
newspaper published in Mar,insburg, for montns
excessively, and like copy posted al The front
door of the court house Of said county OF Morgan
copy.-Teste,
j. RICHARD, c M g.
October 90, l840.-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
IN CHANCERY.

The defendants, William Shank, John Shankjr,
Nancy Shank, Sarah Shank, Elizabeth Shark, Jo-
seph Gilbert and Julia Ann his wife, Richard Mer-
rick and Ann his wife, not having entered their ap-
pearance and given security according to the actoi
assembly and the rules of this court; and It APP
pearing BY satisfactory evidence that they are not
inhabitants Of this commonwealth: il is ordered
that the said defendants do appear here on the fr't
day Of the December term next, ard answer the
bill of the plaintiffs: and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published
in Berkeley county for Two months successfully,
and like copy posted on the front door oil The
courthouse in Mongan county
Copy.-Teste,
j. RICHARD, c. NJ. c.
October %. I6lO,-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
From The Baltimore Patriot.
- .xr,~r.xy,, pEnsTr.N

Las, winter, the New York Commercial stated,
on Tie authority eta letter from Washington, that
the great hnmbngn of Missouri, had drawn ior
bis mileage on the United States Treasury, ~ the
form Of specie draft and had then sold the dfait
for Deprecated Bank notes, with which be PAID his
bills The following lettsr from Washington, Of
recent date, confirms this Statement when the
high.soundieg preensions Of the Missouri senator
are taken into view and his endless TRADES ogalss
bank rags" and 10 favor Of specie currency, are
remembered ii must be admitted thar the business
transacton described in this letter exhibits him IN
position any thing but enviable. When. u this
world Of politicians, shall there be an end OF num-
bug?
WAsHi9GroS err. October 5, 1910.
TO the Editors 0f Tie ~. T. Com. A2veTttser:
GEsTLKMKs-Youf correspondent wants some Of
The particulars connected with golden hunibug
operation in this city last winter
Col Benton had received specie DRAFT for ten
hundred dollars covering the amount OF his tayel-
ling allowance, as member Of the United States
Senate from ST. Louis to this place. his draft
he negotiated with Richard france. broker Of
this CITY, and received from him for il elepen hun
bred dollars 10 the paper Of the Metropolis Bank,
after it had suspended. With this money, the Col
one paid his bills. This statement believe to be,
in every particular, perfectly true. Comment IS
unnecessary. Youf's.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
against

John Shank, William Shank, John Shank jr., Nan
cy Shank, Sarah Shank, Elizabeth Shank, 10.
seph Gilbert and Julia Ann his wife. Richard
Merrck and Anna his wife, Araga Hobert,
William Edward IIolbert, and Mary Holbert,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
the BALL STILL ROLLING !
Greak Uhig TriafalllltS /!

The election returns of the past week fulfil the
most sanguine hopes of the friends of Harrison
Reform, and Constitutional Liberty. The die is
now cast-the struggle is now overland all that
remains for the people 10 do. is to march, one and
all TO the polls, and record their sovereign will as
they have already expressed it. Since our last
publication, we have the main results from the
States Of
GEORGIA,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

VIRGINIA AT Rules holden in the Clerks M
fee of the County Court for Morgan Corpty q,
the first Monday in October, 1910, %
John Compton, Milf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
IN CHANCERY

TIE defendants John II. Wilson, Charles Oder
and Robert S. Reed, not having entered their ar,
pearance and given security according TO the act Of
the General Assembly and The rules o: this cour,;
aud it appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
are not inhabitants Of this commonwealth: it is or
dered that they do appear here the first day Of
December term next, and answer the plaiDlf's
bill: and that copy Of tins order be forthwith in
serted in some newspaper published in Martins
burg for two months successfully, and like copy
posted on the front door Of the courthouse Of said
county of Morgan.
A Copy.-Teste,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
against
IN CHANCERY.

The defendants John II. Wilson, Charles Odell
aud Robert s. Reed, not having entered their ap-
pearonce and given security according to the Act Of
the General Assembly, and the rules Of this court,
and it appc ring by satisfactory evidence, that they
are rot inhabitants of this commonwealth: it is Or
dered, that they do appear here on the first day Of
December term next and answer the PLAINTIFF bill;
and that cory ofthis order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in Martinsburg. for two
mouths successfully. and like copy posted on the
front door Of the court house in the said county Of
Morgan. A copy.-Tesfe.
]. RICHARD, C. M. C.
October 2, 1870 Pm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

John H. Wilson, Charles Odcll, Robert s. Reed
William @. Catlett, Henry X Hazehurs,, Job,
Cross, Thomas Athy, Isaac Dawson, aud PhiIn
Gusler, dfts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

VIRGINIA AT Rules holden in the Clerks or.
flee of the County Court for Morgan County on
the first Monday in October 1870.
Lewis Beciol, phf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

VIRGINIA AT Rules holden the Clerks office
of the County Court for Morgan County on the
first Monday in October lo40
William Young, plF.
against
John H. w ilson, Charles Odel, Robert S. Reed,
William G. Catlett, James Higgins John Cross,
Joseph Baker, Thomas Athy, Isaac Dawson, and
Philip Gusler, dts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
VAN BUREN, TICKET.

Far President,
MARTINI T.AN BUREN,,
OF NEW YORK.
For Vice President,
JAMES X. POLK,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

VIRGINIA AT Rules holden in the Clerks Of
flee of the County Court for Morgan County, OF
the first Monday in October, 1910,
John Cross, pHG,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

John Fl. Wilson, Charles Odell Robert S. Reed,
Henry II. Hazlehurst, William G. Catlett John
Cross, James Higgins, Joseph Baker, Thomas
Ably, Isaac Dawson, Philip Guslor, dts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

{
In sbepberdstown, on the 9TH of Oclober, af'er
an illness Of few days, MARY CoorER JkwkTr
Ia the . Ist year Of her age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

J. RICHARD, G. NJ G.
October %, I540.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

J. RICHARD, c. NC.
October D, 1s40 Pm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22

A,hy, Isaac Dawson, Philip Gusler, dts
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, John Fl. Wilson, Charles Odell,
Robert S. Reed not having entered their appear.
ance and given security according to the Act Of the
General Assembly and the rules of this Court and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence, that they are
Inhabitants Of this Commonwealth it is order
ed, that they do appear he G, the first day of De-
cember Term next, and answer the plaintiffs bill
and that copy Of this order, be forthwith inserted
~ some newspaper published in Martinsburg, for
Two months successfully, and like copy posted on
The front door of the court house of said county Of
Morgan. cuPy,-Tesie.
J. RICHARD, c. M. C,
October %, l640.-2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18
The West.

The kanawha Gazette WING Of the 7th inst, strikes
blow at It's own Delegate II says, that "on every
ballot akcn Mr. Reynolds delegate voted for VIM.
c. Rivcs We would be highly gratilird NJ the election
of Mr. Rives; but, must say that Mr.. Reynolds in
thus voting, has violated solemn pledge 10 the con
trary. We make this alIusion from the fact, that this
pledge of Mr.. Reynolds the very hoLby on which
he rode into Office Our citizens cannot forget the vote
of Gen Smith last winter and the effect it had at TIE
succeeding election
The Wings are attempting, it seems to bring out JOS.
w. Davis {Rivcs Conservative GaS Whg) into the field
for Smyth county. The r. Wing has a puff upon him.
and thinks to recommend him TO the good people of
the county, by crying him up a Harrison What
say you, Republicans of Smytl; Can you consent to
take candidate who salts under such colors VIII you
not DO, your ncig!bors OF Russell are 5ou to do-go
for Van Buren, by Il tremendous majority, and against;
those who are attempting 10 pull down his administers
tcn:-Lct Mr.. Davis try the tnr, whenever he peascs
we suspect, that his undersrappcr Of son. who is
said to have been appointed Postmaster before he be-
came OF age, aud who succeeded his father, whilst the
latter became the Delegate Of the county, would not
have the opportunity OF playing the scurvy trick
upon US, that he practiscd upon US last Spring
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

each of the States Of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, 10 DC
exnendcd on the Cumberland road
Tbe substitute of Mr. Pckens for said instructions,
as follows:
mite. of Ways and Means with instructions to con-
slider the expediency of reporting bill in favor OF the
measure.
And Mr. Marvn's amendment TO the original propo-
st;on. and substitute for Mr. Pickens amendment, as
follows: =
uAnd that the Committee Of Ways and Means be
instructed to report bills in accordance with the es'
mates g, ntaincd in the reports from the Chief Engi
neer and the Chief OF the Typographical Engineers
N Tho Secretary of War, and communicated to Con
orcss be the President making appropriations for the
ve,r 1iD for the continuation of the construction oil
mnrovpmenis of harbors and roads and the vigaion
Of rivers for which appropriations have been heretofore
made.
MIR. REYNOLDS, by permission, wished to correct
some of the remarks he made few days ago on The
question now before The House
Mr. R. said: | am satisfied misunderstood the state
nent of Mr. HUBBARD Of Alabama, about granting to
Tho State OF Illinois the public lands complete the
Cumberland road He stated he willing, fur IL
he was concerned that the States might the public
lands in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana, TO make the road
provided they did not tax them higher than they would
tax their own citizens for that purpose.
Messrs BARNARD of \. York, and CRARi o.
M;ch;ran, addressed the House for some time The
approprations to the Cumberland road. After which
MIR GOODE Of Ohio obtained the floor, and on his
.ion the House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

opinions which the Judge himself he'd held.
il: having appiaudrd Mr.. Mcdowell IN 80 ',
now, even i: had changed my sentiments .
for wha, then approved and conrurrcd in
rcpnd.atc the idsa. The obirr, in br,r.,.,.,, o'
speech at thnt period, IS very iicrcut Io,
understand It, am sure I; is 10 unrna>k T., :, !!
Try tie hypocrisy of those who in one brc,,, ~
consider Cen Harrison an Aboittoni<t r. t F's'.
akin 10 one. and in the next vote for James ~
as Governor of Virginia, vino, in lc@2 ayowss,
an Aboltion:st in The mast uncguivocal TO-.
sridcnee proves Mr. Mcdowell 10 have gone :, y,
leagues farther than General Harrison eve, n.
shall not notice the terms Of an:m,t,..
which it plcases you TO inlul.r (sucn as inf,
consistency, farther than 70 say that the, r,'..
ME, nor become your years. nor do by apv M.
prccatc the 'iis!ing mp Of ny opinrgi,, !,
" hcA you promise. Dish away, 10 your ho,.
tent The hest commentary upon them g..
dish up gcUr arm avowa!s of Ahot:ous.a =, -
period which viii convince al Virginia. tia,
went much more largely and thoroughly i, i
than Gen. Harrison ever did.
trust you viii extend 10 me the cour,.,,.
fishing this letter.
Respectfully your "bcdicn, servant.
Holm II pI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18
TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE E.yoryEER.

~
SIR-l should be very weak TO complain Of the mis-
construction and pcrvcrson OF political sentiments
and course which am sensible all public men are La.
be to suffer, where the Press is free. do not com
PLAN OF that But when find my fairness and bc-
ralty as man aSsaed, part of a system for party
effect, feel bound to exculpae myself and repel the
ASSAULT and IT strikes that the proper place in which
10 put myself right before the country is the Journal
IN which was msconstrued
In the Enquirer o.! yesterday, the Richmond Wing
IS represented as now attacking Mr. Mcdowell for
those opinions in favor of Abolition which at the time
of their pronulgation in lc:2, the Wk;r applaadcd
and endorsed. As am the only Editor Of the Wing
who was also an Editor in 1882, feel that ain called
upon individually to notice this statement
1T is perfectly true, that the Wing then under nv
principal editorial controu did, in 1892 espouse, and
warmly cspousc, the general doctrines in favor OF cnan
cipatlon so eloGnently supported by Mr. Mcdowell
perhaps all of them, q have REQUIRED 10 the flc-
very possibly even that which asserted the inherent
right OF the Legislature to emancipate without COM
pensaton TO the owner What my opinions uo,c are
upon that and the whole subject of slavery inmate
rial 10 the issue Perhaps have seen TT 10 chance
hemSke many others. Certainly the fanatics at the
North have taken the most effective means not to leave
single friend ofernanc patton in the Southern States
and to Inculcate new class Of doctrines which am
not not the true doctrines viz that the slaves
are lar better OH, physically, morally and renons!y
than If their progenItorS had remained in Arjca-that
God designed s!avery-and that this design IS demon
strated By ITS existence, by the curse upon Ham, nd
the confessed unfiness Of his posterty now and in all
past ages, for the blessing Of Liberty But this apart
In 1882, | thought very differently Then | was an
enthusiast, like yourse, for emancipation Nearly for
the first time, before since, you and then pulled in
the same traces. was of quaker stock hickory if you
will and was IN measure prepared BY that circum.
stance, TO act with associates, Mcdowell Randolph.
Summers, Berry, Preston, &c.
But what wish sou particularly 10 note is, that mn
object not now and has not been TO assail Mr. Nc.
Doweli for the sentiments he expressed on Abolition
ism in le;2 should hold myself worthy of the Sc
verest censure (such censure has been passed by
The public on Judge H. st. Geo Tucker. who in your
Convention ratified drnuurations II Sir CLAW for
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18
Eyirac, Of q L.Mcr from Llnrnnnn cnnntn

81 have no doubt that county is against lIarri
son. Our Delegate is in an awkward predicamrnt, il
he does not declare his preferences between the Presi
dental candidates. The day has passed, when Janus
faced politics will avail with people. Col. Magru-
dcrs detection has taught thcm where the NtuiraiS
will fight. told the people during the last Spring
that Alagrndcr would be Wing before the Spring OF
$50. lie then denied the charge. Time has verified
the prophecy. lie is now our active opponent, and
does every thing he canto effect the defeat Of Van Blu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18
THE SPEECH OF MR.. ALLEN, OF OH,

WAsHISGTos, Feb. 1.-THE movement of Mr. Crit
tenden, on yesterday, was met to-day by Mr. Allen,
OF OHIO, IN gallant style 1t was triumphant effort
Mr. Aliens view of the question before the Senate
was as clear as it was comprehensive fIe went into
the history and philosophy of the subject and showed
most concusvely that the current which now bears NO
strongly npon the buiwarks Of our Constitution, and
which threatens TO force our Government from its ba-
sis, is bu the accumulation of those corruptnr suees
which were opened up in England, and had their head
in the change wrought, by the Prince Of Orange who,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

VEN DOLLARS REWARD is offered for The apprel, osior
ana delivery 10 me in the city Of Richmond or in anv J, az
thaf can get him. of negro slave named OE fbc n
ol s ise MRS T. Rnrin now Mrs Coy Mcdonald of GEORGIA
VINO t ' c several weeks with number Of other e
wants {" said Mcdonald under The charge Mr. T. " Rarser
Sfossa ai" "ho aSsconded from said Barker on the might o
~ INST anht or miles moth Of Lexington Davidson cnuntv
Norm Caolna jGc Is about inc hes high xcry LIZ
from = 10 2 years OF good and anp,cniI wsy
tie when spoken TO- He raised in Hanover ,ut and
e tne ist year by the subscriber, 10 Mr. John Van Levy
Ia this city. phi To- ~ y, Iouh,!, OF
Richmond, February Il " " on t,s'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

VALUABLE NEGROES FOR SALE.-Pursuant To n dcc -. .,
Caroline County Court in Frensleys executor r
trenseys admir-, will be sold public acto TO the HIGHEST
bidder on Friday the 18th o March next the residence ot IA
ward a. Hughes III the County Caroline six or ecf nix
Negroes on credit OF twelve months except so much ne mn;
he necessary Ia detray the sale and colts nj
which viii be for CASH Bond with approved security viii e re-
fnlrrd of the purchasers. BY 'iiIE C0NNIsSInTrW.'
Frhls " ~ 'ns.>'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

- canning 10 the Throne substituted naoncycd influence
,ba arsiocracv of weatl-ior the regal prerogaive
No showed distinctly from the political history OF liz"
two countries that Hamilton system was but the m
bertance of the monarchical principles OF the English
Revolution which he soug 10 establish upon our OWN,
instead of the will and sovereignty Of the people, III
which the latter originated
Never was truth better spoken than IN the eiucIda-
lion of the growth of the modern mcrcenary ar'slocra-
lcv Every one must have perceived, that on tracing
The course of the monopolizng money aristocracy, III
s connection 18th political system, from ITS car
est dawn in England TO lis full development there and
here Mr. Alien was but pointing out, in IFS history, the
working Of the instinct OF ambition, employing Cor
rupt influence upon enlightened age, Tor Which,
force was too coarse an instrument. All must have
felt, after Mr. Allen had concluded his exposition, tina
the proposition before the Senate, TO which the late
circular of the BaTings gave birth, is but consum
nation OF: that policy which announced in the first
circular of that great House, Of whose members
now ut the head Of the British Treasury. We KEEP
the first annuncation of the Earrings & Co at the head
of our paper long time, warning to our country
men We now repeat it, 10 show with what subser
yency our Federal leaders at this moment laboring
to rive effect piinc pie dictated from abroad and 10
| reign to our Government.
EJiruct fran tie LoRdOn Ban&srs Crcuiar IF Jan y
s.From It's naturc, The influence If Lant must be a.
l;ed 10 hc Irisi0craty If HrGhh md 10 the Damn
rrQry Of Nambcrs; and this mare csptciaLy tic
nth "rcdt chartered &aaiS hGrj0g immense p0'rcr.-
The taic Bank Of HE e. 5. Of his dcSrrpi""
aDJ is pcii,icdt influence iraS prOdiniGHs -GiO5c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

.;,tee shall submit to this House the reason which
lead to such conclusions
''T NJ r was anxious TO speak the subject, and
moved The House would adjourn; but withdrew it at
Mr. BLACK, from the Select Committee on Print
mo who reported resolution to extend the time TO
that committee to investigate the SUBJECT aha 10 pre-
pare its report
Mr.. L. WILLIAMS inquired why the committee
did not fix a day on which to report.
Mr. BLACK said the time had now expired on which
the committee TO have made report; ana II was
;mpossble 10 fix day, as it had much business yet to
attend to.
solution by inserting the st of March and after some
conversation between Messrs. BELL, bLACh' ana X,
GARLAND as to how far the extension oftime would
affect the conditional contract with the Printer, the
amendment was adopted and the resolution, amend
ed, was agreed TO.
MIR HAND then presented several petitions, which
were referred; after which,
On motion of Mr. BARNARD, the House adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18

toK saLE-Si,~o draft on New York.-For hire, Ncgro
Woollrn Factory Stock. " ' anu