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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17
WAanINnroN. Decemher 14.

4.
MIR. King, Of Al. in the chair, presented commu.
nications lrom the Navy. State, War aud Treasury
Departments making known the contingent and
other expenses Of the several Departments for the
years 1889 and 1910. Ordered 10 be printed.
MT. Mcrrick Of Md. presented memorial hume
rously signed, in favor Of continuing the banking
powers IA the District Of Columbia Referred TO
the District committee.
MIR. Wright, OF n. Y presented memorial from
New ork 10 favor Of a uniform law of Bankruptcy
Referred 70 the committee on the Judiciary.
REPEAL OF THE SUB-TREASURY
Mr.. Clay OF Ky. presented a resolution declaring
mat the bill entitled act for the collection safe
Keeping aad disbursement Of the public money .
ought TO be repealed. Mr.. Clay, after submitting
has resolution, SAID he should not call for the con.
sdefaton OF the resolution at the present time II
would DC called up 20 morrow aud take precedence
character.
The Rev. Mr.. Goodman, Of Alexandria, after the
business OF the day, upon the first ballot elect.
ed chaplain to the Senate
- IN The House Of Representatives, The Standing
Committees were announced 20 the House as soon as
inc journal was read. They are for the most part
az they were al the last session Of Congress
, ne death OF MIR. Anderson, uf KY and Of Mr..
Ramsey, Of Pa was announced by their colleagues
after which the House adjourned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17
FRInAY. Dec. 4

Frederick Contested Election
MT. May from the Committee to whom was re-
TERED the subject Of the returns Of members from
the counties Of Frederick ard Fairfax reported
hat It appears that Richard T. Byrd, Esq,
has return or certificate Oi Election given to him
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17


Several new Senators appeared in their places.
Mr.. Mongun, OF n. c. presented his own and the
certificate Of his colleague, and Mr.. Sewer that of
Mir Fulton, announcing his reelection for six years.
Mr. Notveil OF Michigan, presented a memorial
FROM ,he people OF Michigan, praying the establish
ment Of a general Bankrupt Law. The memorial
took TIE usual reference to the Committee the
Judiciary
Mir Merrick, OF Nd. gave notice OF his intention
to bring in bill to transfer the stock in the Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal, now owned by the General
Government, to the State Of MARYLAND
An adjournment to Monday followed after an in
eiitctual attempt to proceed to ballot for chaplain
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Tillng-
hast Of r. l., submitted resolution in relation to
the Sub Treasury Bin, calling upon the Secretary
Of the Treasury to furnish the House with all the
information in his possession relative to the Sub
Treasury Bill-the buildings crccted-th the expense
incurred-the number of officers appointed the
salaries paid--and all tie information in his pos
session relative to the operations OF the Bill.
he resolution read, and as soon as read
objected to by the Administration members
motion was then submitted to print the reso-
luton Cor the Information of the House aud the
county, but objected to from the same source.
Nh Duncan, of Ohio, gave notice of his intention
TO bring in bill in reference 10 the Naturalization
Laws, proposing repeal, &c.
Mr. Hand OF n. Y also gave notice Of his in
ten;ion 10 bring IN bill upon the same subject
the same as that introduced by him at the last
session.
The House, on motion of Nr. Briggs, adjourned
to Monday.
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Proceedings OF Congress.
ooadence Of he Baltimore american.
saY -.....-.- - 49, a. n

Correspondence OF me baltimore american.
WAsHNGroN December 9. )
The Senate was called to order at hsf past i2--
Hon. VIM. r. King, Of Alabama, in the chair. A
quorum was present after the arrival of the cars
and the members Of the Senate proceeded regularly
to business. a message was sent to the House of
Representatives announcing the fact that quorum
present, and ready to proceed to business.
Mr.. Clay Of Kentucky rose and informed the SEN
ate that Willie Y Maugum, Senator elect from the
State Of North CBrolina, m his scat, but that
the credentials Of bis election having been let with
his colleague, were not in the Senate. As there
doubt of the election OF Mr. Mangum, Mr..
Clay moved that be be permitted to take his seat
No objection being made, Mr.. Mangum received
the oath support the Constitution from the re-
,itlent Of the Senate, and took his seat.
The resolution from the House of Represents
tives announcing that an order had been passed to
supply the two Houses Of Congress with Two chip
lalns of different determinations during The session
Of Congress, was concurred in 10y the Senate.
Tie House sent message to the Senate an
uouncng the appointment Of committee to wait
upon the President with instructions to inform him
Of the organization
committee appointed on the part Of the
SENATE consisting of Messrs. Wright of New York,
and Huntington, Of Conn. The House Committee
composed Of Messrs, Taliaierro, of Virginia,
and Cave johnson, of Tenn.
Between ore and two O'clock the private secre-
taiy of the President, MIR Abraham Van Buren,,
appeared with the Message, which was read by
Mr. Dickens, the Secretary Of the Senate.
The message having been read resolution was
submitted by Mr.. Hubbard, of New Hampebire, to
print 500 copies Of the Presidents message with
the accompanying documents, and 5000 without.
The motion was adopted without opposition.
Mr.. Merrick, Of Maryland, after tho business OF
the day was disposed Of, announced in feeling and
becoming terms, the death OF his late colleague
~. Spence.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The Speaker took the char at IL o'clock to-day
and about two thirds Of the members were in their
seats.
The preliminary business Of the House was un.
important, and of the character of that transace ed
in the Senate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17

On motion Of Mr.. Radcliffe,
Resolyed, That the Committee Of Courts oil jus.
ice be instructed inquire into the expedIeney 81
furnishing the Magistrates Of the Commonweath
Cor such are without) with Henning Justice q, ,
such other books as may be adapted to their oiea'
duties.
Oamotion of Mr.. Stephenson, of Tyler the res q.
oluton offered by him yesterday, relative TO w
late detalcations in the Bank Of Virginia and the con
duct Of the officers ofhat institution, was TAKE" uI
After several amendments and substitutes wsis
offered, the resolution was unanimously passed u
the following form:
"Resoi0ed, That a special committee % u
pointed to inquire in,o and report 20 this iiOu''
the facts connected with the late detalcatioh ~ "
Banks Of Virginia, and that said committee na ,
leave to send for papers and that the eoi'l'ih ~,
inquire into and report how far said deiaea''O@
been produced by the misconduct or negect q o.
officer of said Bank and that said committee H''I
tain by count or other satisfactory evidence
specie and bank notes in the vaults of the paiN'
this city and report the amount Of notes ana 'P''
ia each Of said banks to this House"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17

IHURsDAfl UVO' :,
The House, according to the joint order ~ "a
day proceeded by Joint vote with the osna, ,onl h
the election of Brigadier General tor tue
Brigade of Militia to supply the vacancy occas''"
by the death of General Moses W Chap p. ,oy Of
Mr. Mcdonnell nominated Col. b. E. hf'''''
Ohio county. mall o.
Mr.. Clayton nominated Col. Evan S Pindal'' -
Montgomery. u mes.
The House and Senate having interchange a. IN
sagcs, and no additional nomination being i'" Eelly
the Senate the vote was taken, and resul'eu' Pin.
52-Piudall rs Joint vote with the senate de-
dali 98-Kellcy Sand Evan 5. Pindaii VIZ ,snth
clared duly elected Brigadier General ior '''' w.
Brigade.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17
On motion, the House adjourned.

MONDAY, Dec. 7.
message was received from the Senate that
they had agreed to tho resolution for the election of
Brgadier General for the 10th Brigade.
On motion of Mr. Robertson
Resolved, That Select Committee be appoint
ed to inquire into the expediency Of causing the
journals and documents OF this House to be printed
in octave form, and also of causing general index
10 be prepared of the House Journals from l776 to
1922
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17

AiEhpAf, DeC' o.
Mr. Stephenson, of Tyler, submitted resolution
concerning the late defacatous in the Bank OF Vir'
gina inqliring into their canses, &C., which, on
his motioA, was laid on the table
On motion Of Mr. Butts,
Resolved, That the Committee of Schools and
Colleges be instructed to inquire into the exPed-
ency of allowing the School Commissioners to pay
greater sum than is now allowed for the educa
ton Of poor children.
On motion Of Mr.. Worthington,
Resolced, That so much of the message oil the
Governor as relates to the election of Electors OF
President and Vice President of the United States
be referred to n selec. Committee OF seven mem
bers with instructions to such Committee il II be
deemed expedient and necessary, TO revise the fol-
lowing acts Of the General Assembly the acts
providing for the election Of said electors Tor the
election OF Representatives from this State TO me
Congress of the United States, and regulating the
elections in this Commonwealth, and the acts amer
datory Of said several acts
Ga motion of Mr.. Mcconnell
ReSoleed, That the Committee Of Finance IN
qure into the propriety of equalizng the annual
tax upon all real estate of this Commonwealth
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-17
Election IF z. S. Senalor.

Mr. DoTman Offered joint resolution for the
election Of U. S Senator to supply the vacancy
occasioned by the expiration Of the term of service
Of VIM, c Rives Esq on Monday next, which
was, after debate, decided in the alirmative--ayes
81, noes CT.
On motion Of Mr. Worthington,
Resoioe3, That the Committee for Courts of Jus
tiee inquire ip'o ihe expediency of an amendment
in the laws relative to the vacancy of the Office Of
Clerk Of the Courts of this Commonwealth.
On motion of Mr. My,
Resoiged, That the Committee Of Courts of JUS
tice te instructed TO inquire into the exPedency Of
providing by law that the certificates of election
returns Of members ofthis House shall be given BY
the High Sheriff Of the several counties, exceptia
of death or inability to act, and OF making 9th
err proper provision in such cases.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-26
PROSPECTUS
.rEaE ggIMIr OF EIsg AE.
BY c. EASTMAN.
PROSPECTUS

THERE never has been time in the annals of the ST
when an enthusiastic and energetic action Of tho dcnOd
ic party promised results nattering as the preseIL
The marked favorable change in public sentiment Il
the almost unanimous approval by the people, Of the
dependent Treasury plan, and, especially, since the nd
nation, for the presidency, O man deemed by the IN
ligent and honest portion of the "whign party wholly
iii for the oliice,-the unconceard disapprobation
which large portion of the present dominant party VI
the corruption and liberuty OF the present state d,na
and, above ALL the undisgused determination of
YOU Nc MEN to tear away from the Nitals of the 81
arstucracy cnervated by age, corrupted by powell
hardend by prulligasy who have lost, in tile intrigue
party and the scramble for place, all the beney olenc
the good the patriotism Of the great-claming distnc
only by their oyerwecning insoence and unccmpromiI
aputry all indicate that crisis great and unprece,en
is approaching In the affairs Of the Mountain State
To aid the democracy in meeting this crisis is theI
jcct Of THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE and to be the
prepared 1t may be improper to assure the pu
that the editor will command, by contribution and by
combination Of talent curianl, tqud4
anN hitherto known in the conduct Of the papers Of
state, and which, whatever NAV he the emergency
however fierce and desperate the struggle "unawed
fuence and unbrbed by gainr will sdvcse the princ
OF democracy, and vindcair the honor Of the state.
THE SPIRIT or THE ACE will be printed every Fri
sheet of fair sire and will contain I'd
ns matter than any political paper nj present printed
the state.
TERMS: Village subscribers S2,00.-Mail, 81
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ter wear. 81, SOY within year, TO persons beco
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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-26
E V E R G. r E E n ,
A MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF NEW AND
POPULAR TALES,
Poetry and Engnyings,

The characteristic feature Of this work is signied and
portrayed In It's title The monthly wreath which we
intend offering to readers, shall be literally composed
" bvERGRBENs." Our design Is to collect into n shape
AT once neat and suitable for preservation, the best and
most interesting specimens of the periodical and fugitive
literature Of the day tocarcly separate the chat from
the wheat the dross from the pure gold, and 10 present
compendium which, like good wine, shall be heightened In
value by age aud be- in the language of motto Pcen-
ial and Fragrant"
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trbnors than any contcmpOraneOns periodical, be
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Indeed there is author honorably known to fame in
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readers Of this country belicveing at the same time
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far preferable to an original article having claim upon
the attention Of persons Of refined literary taste.
great portion of the talent Of the age, both in this
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the names OF Campbell, Wilson. Buwer, Washington IT.
wing Jehrpys Iockhart, Knowles Moore, Marryat Ans
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Our mork will be embeshed with engravings on wood
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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-26
THoMsoNIAN 1NFIRMARv,
INSANE HOSPITAL.
EAST RANDOLPH. vt.
DIR. j. SMITH.

FENENDERS his grateful Judgements to his riends
and the enlightened public, for the liberal patronage
bestowed on his establishment for than three years
past, ana which, he happy to has than doubled
every year, until 1t is admitted that he does double the
business of any other physician IN Randolph and the
board OF ASSESSORS for le39-one Of them D--ave
assessed him $40 for his medical iaculty-and himself
and the rest OF the regulars only from 10 To $50 EACH
This shows the estimate which is placed upon the skill
and practice Of DIR Smith in his town-oyen by those
whose interest II is to oppose him.
lie desires most respectfully to inform nvads of ever,
description, that nor, in the spring Of the year is the
time for them to resort to the Thosonan stem Of med.
cine, for relief; and he is ready receive them and
give them the best Of medicine, medical attendance and
nursing-with board and washing, at his inilrmary
lie continues to have patiouts from all thc' region
round bout" and to apply the Safe and ecaco,s rem.
edcs Of the immortal Thomson, according to their sua-
lion and circumstances.
Many have been eured-oihers greatly rciieped after
having tried the whole round of the regular faculty md
found II than useless.
Many ladies have been relieved of various female COM
plants, and many more under course of treatment
and will regain their usual hea-lhough they had
employed other physicians rain Some of the worst
forms of insanity have been cured and others gen, re-
cevcd; aud for the encouragement Of the friends of
this unfortunate class Of nyalds, the Dr. begs leave
state that, from long experience with cases of th.
kind he OF opinion that nine ten ma, be ms ensrly
cured by timely and Judcious application pure Thorn
sonan Medicine as any other Among those vho have
been cured hr following, viz-Mr. e.. of En.t Bethel
VT after having been given over BY his physicians
about three years ago has been well and rational ever
since. Miss u. Plymouth Mass.-given over by her
Ply scian made entirely rational, by 5coursss of mel,
cine, Mrs. b. of Woodstock; Mrs G. Plymon,h. W.
Mr.. W. of Wiliamston, Mr.. n. Of Plymouth; Mr.. n
of Thetford.
Those who are troubled with any Of the foio,,p, com.
plains-sueh as Dy spepsia, Liver complaint, Rheumatism
Coughs Colds, Fever Asue and Fever Dropsy scrohla
old oes, all Kinds Of hunors general debility wsasness
&C. DC, will do well to make fair trial Of the Thomn.o
MAN medicine, before l. too tate and IL they call here
they shall be attended to faithfully.
1A general assortment al books aud medicine on hand
constantly rs agent for DR.. Thompson.
1PChnrges, will always he reasonable.
1FMHedge, to visit patients at a distance will be one
shilling per mile.
DAdvice grats.l
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-26

ON and after Wednesday, April /, lslO, The passcngc
Otrains on this road will run follows Leave the Depo
OF the Lowell Road in Boston, ut and IL A. NJ, ind anC
5 H. Pm.
Leave Lowell nj IA A. NJ, 1a IA NJ, 3 IA and ii
p NJ, or Immediately the arrival of the from Dos
Way Passengers taken at Tyngsboroug, n Chelmsford
and MiddlcseN.
All bagrure at the risk Of the owners
Fare from Nashua to Lowell SO cents from Nashua Ia
Boston, 81 80.
On the arrival of the cars at Nashua stages leave for any
part of wIiampshire Vermont, N,wlork and Canada
via Amoskeae Concord keenr, Charestown, \. H., Wind
sor, and marlborough, VI.
books are kept at the Stage Offices Nos and II Elm
Street whore seats can be secured in amy of the coaches
and correct information obtained respecting any Of the fol-
lowing routes.
For Pigmoufh GuiiihaH md Siansiead daily o'clock
from BosOr-ya Amoskcag, Concord III, mouth lst
day, to IIayerh st. Johnsbur, Derby to stastead, L. {.
For KesHe BTaffieborough, H., albany, and Saratoga
~ L., daily. O'Clock from Boston, via wapolc Bel
lows-fa and marlborough Isl day, TO Bennington, Al
bany, aud Saratoga, 81 day
FOR Mersdifh jiilage ~ H., O'Clock ears from Boston
Monday Wednesday, and Friday via Concord, Gilmanto,
Factory Village, same dsy day.
For burlington, ~, daily, by and II o'clock cars from
Boston, via Concord lsi day Hanover, H. to Montpelier
I'd day, to Burlington, VI. 81 day, at noon.
For Hdrncr aud Neu London, daily, Montpelier and
BURLINGTON, ~. by O'Clock from Boston, Monday,
"Wednesday and Friday, via lIopkinton, New London, 10
lodge st night Hanover and Montpelier 2d day. and Burlng
ton 81 day, at noon.
For Ciar,mont Montpelier and burlington H. by o.
clock from Boston, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
via jamestown CaTcmont Isl dav; Tuesday, Thursday
and saturday, VIA IIennker, Newport CIarsmon st day
Windsor, Woodstock, Royaon to Montpelier I'd day. Bur
lington 81 day nj noon.
Forest Line-Charleston, ". r. chester w. AbaHy and
Saratoga Y. T. BY O'Clock cars from Boston, wa Han
cock Charestown N H. 10 Chester W. LIST day. Manches-
ter Arlington Albany and Saratoga. % day =. NJ. At
Chester this line nersect Stages ior buo" houh hoy,
Middlcbury and Burlington, VI.
For Jrrosksag, Manchester and Concord, 4ccommoid-
lion Stage, daily by o'clock cars from boston Return
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-26
DR.. SPOlIN'S
SICK HEADACHE REMEDY

For the permanent cure of this distressing, complaint
neverais When persevered in, 1t ellectuai enoyaes
the SYSTEM aud does away the OF the SICK NER.
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ache should fail to procure the article and relieve
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Physicians have in many instances given it to their
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do wish to have any thing to do, and generally pre-
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Sick Headache Remedy escapes the opposition which
ether proprietary articles meet from that source.
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Sold wholesale and retail by Comstock & Co, Whole
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JUDGE PATTERSON.
Read the following from Judge Patterson for thirty years
the first Judge in the County in which he lives.
Mddietopn N. j. March IL, lsiO
Messrs, comstock a. Co.
Gcntemen-Yor are at liberty to make such use of the
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CERTIFICATE OF JUDGE PATTERsONl
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with sick head ache for the space of about 90 ycarsthe
attacks occurring once in about two weeks, frequently
lasting 81 hours during which time the paroysms have
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And after having tried almost all other remedies in vain,
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JEIIU PATTERSON.
Judge of the Court of c. =.
For sale in Woodstock Vt. by
SLY T. HUTCHINSON, JR.