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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,, Aug. 90, 1912.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, Aug. ~, lol2.
Sir: A friend has placed in my hands news
Ply of an editorial, published in the Union of the
18th instant, in which you refer to an interview
between the President and myself, in relation TO
The Fiscal Corporation bill, passed at the extra
session of Congress in 1871; and after adverting
to an interlineation made by the President in a
paper which we had before us, and protesting to
give what occurred between us, you say, "Was
this not so, Mr.. Stuart! We desire to know OF
you ifthis was not the case? Speak out, sir!--
Did not the President make that a similar in
serton with his own hand?' l have no DISPOSE
uon TO conceal any tning in-s=siuriun TO the SUBJ
Ject; but desire TO know whether you have the
authority Of the President any Of his RESPONSE
BILE friends for making the call above referred 10.
Respectfully, yours, sc.
ALEX. III. III. STUART.
n. B.-Address your reply to Staunton Va.
M. M. Moan, Esq. Editor of the !
"Unon," New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

it has been decreed by tue Congress Of New
Grenada that all the privileges which have here
tOlore been given 20 the French and English in o.
Dchiug canal through Panama be forfeited and
withdrawn, and The project Of connecting the Al
Iantic with the Pacific be thrown open to the com
petition Of the whole world.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

Peierand John IIodenoan, brothers, who were
concerned in robbing the mail last winter between
this city and Baltimore have been arrested in Can.
ada and taken TO Baltimore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
From the New York Sun Extra, Oct. IL.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The packet ship independence, Capt Nyc,
from Liverpool, 25th September, arrived this
day, aud by hSr we have received London and
Liverpool papers TO the Oath.
We do not iind any political news of inn
por,ance from eiIhcr Giea, Britain or the con-
tincnt.
The French journals are very severe in their
remarks upon our recent Treaty with England;
and thc people of Birmiugham, Leeds, Glass
gov, and other manufacturing districts of Great
Britain, are beginning 10 complain bitterly of
our new Tariff.
The most important domestic item we see
IS, tia; OF The 2llh inst. Liverpool was visited
by lse which is estimated 10 have DESTROY
cd property TO the amount of half q million of
pounds.
Under the ruins there arc, it is believed,
eighteen or twenty men, and from the danger
Gus state OF many III the hospital, half that
number, it is feared, will not survive. In the
hospital there are now seventeen dreadfuly
mui'laicd, exclusive OF three who died there
Yesterday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

The Paris correspondent OF the National In
ielligencer, in his las. letter says, among other
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12


AL KoRIs-The nature OF the Turkish creed
is a. little known to the people generally, as the
Turkish character. Some Of the points are curious
enough.
Tho Turks insist upon the unity Of God. They
he lieye that the Saviour the Of the Virgin
Mary and was conceived by the " Ranah," which
Ia the breath of the spirit of God They believe
that he vas great prophet-thath he had power OF
performing miraces-that he foretold the coming
of Mahomet, who is also no more than prophet.
They believe Christ shall come and judge the
world-that he shall reign forty years 10 Damas-
Gus, during which time AntiChrist shall ascend
into Heaven. and then the Day of Judgment shall
be held. They believe that the Gospel was sent to
Moses, aud the Psalms to David
They believe all the prophets Of the Old Tesla.
ment--they believe in Pai adise, In He'll, but not
in Purgatory Instead of this, they have place
called " Aref" to be inhabited by hose who have
led an insignificant life, in which the good and ev
are equally balanced. The Paradise Of M ,home'
is sensual--lovely gardens, fair fruits, fresh foun
tntns. flowing rivers Of milk and wine the song o
he Ho.ris-eyery,hng IS addressed to the senses
So !, j. with their Hell--the wicked are to drink
.caldiDs water, aud TO eat the bitter fruit OF IN
con. Snil for whle they have hopes IN thei
sins being washed away in the waters OF Sa'laboul
that they may be admitted into Paradise. But u
those who have no faith, the hfes OF nell are eteI
nal. The Turkish belief in iatasm Is wei
known; il 10 this, in connection with the reward
Paradise, TO thoss who die in battle, which make
the Ottoman soldier . formidable oe-LoHdo'
Quarterly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
The ENCA MPMENT.

We learn IRON tho Clipper that largo
number of military companies from DIS
lance will certainly attepd the encamp-
meni on the 10Th inst. Thirteen com.
panies have already concluded to be- pre-
sent, to wit: one Rife company from
Washington, two from Ellcott's Mills,
one from York, one Infantry company
from Ellicot:'s Mills, two from Frederick,
one from Westminster, one (Highland
Blues) from Winchester, one from York,
two from Washington, and one Artillery
company from Charlestown. Several
troops Of horse will also be present, and
no doubt many other companies, from
whom no announcement Of the fact has
yet been received.
We understand that Gov. CooPER Of
Delaware, has written Major General
Steuar,, expressing his regret that offi-
cial engagements will prevent his leaving
the State on the Goth Of May, when hs
and the acting Governor Of Virginia were
invited to visit the Encampment at the
same time with the President of the Unit.
ed States, the Secretary Of War, and the
Major General in-Chief Of the Army Of
the United States.
We take this occasion to say that these
distinguished personages are invited on
the 20h Of May at noon. Gov. THOMAS,
the Commandet-in Chief Of tho forces OF
Maryland, is TO review the troops IN the
Encampmen, on the same day, tsoth OF
NAVY at an earlier hour--9 o'clock
Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
NUMBER IL.

appointing it, and other matters competed
with il. The letter Of the President APP
pointing the Commissioners and instliuting
the Commission, was also read, having
been called for BY several OF The members.
Mr.. Underwood spoke a, great length,
denying the power of the President to in.
sti,uts the commission, contendlng that il
was irregular and that the Reports should
not be received, sanctioned or touched 10
any manner whatever.
Mr.. Profit replied, vindicaiing the Pre-
sident and the Secretary Of the Treasury
from the charges made upon them. lie
contended tina, the President had not seen
the Report when il was laid before tho
Committee. MIR. P. also argued in favor
Of the power TO appoint the Commission.
A more exciting and the most exciting
scene Of the session followed, being somo
hard words between Messrs. Stanly, ofN.
c., and Mr.. Wise, Of Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
NATIONAL INSTITUTION.
loRpERED 10 BE rusLIsEEp.1
To-. H-l 10

.
SIR: beg TO offer, through you, 10 the
National Institution, one hundred ancient
coins, as the foundation OF a Numismatic
collection. They were procured from the
ruins of Carthage and of other towns OF
Numidia. These coins are of silver and
Bronze. They do not constitute regu-
lar historic series. Such collection re.
quires the fortunate concurrence OF time
and accident. The greater part of them
are remarkably well preserved; some of
them are Of singular beauty, and few of
them are rare, and not always to be found
in the European cabinets Of medals.
Commencing with the Christian era,
these medals embrace an historic period
Of centuries--from the reign Of Hadrlan
to the reduction of Carthage by Belisari-
US, from the dominion Of The Vandals TO
the Emperor Justlnian. They may, per-
haps. reach two centuries earlier than the
reign of Hadrian, when the Punic Car.
thoge still hourished for some of these
medals bear On their reverse the Horse,
which was the emblem Of that city. THIS
is in conformity with the traditional story
of It's foundation by the Sitonian Dido, in
the LIST Book Of the Eneis:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12


"WHo is THE CHRISTIAN WOMAN p
She who bends over the couch Of infancy
the cradle bed of our young and yet
unfedged existence, whispering love and
PRAYER into those tender years that thrills
with delight as an Eolian trembles I'M
der the kissing zephyr. She who kindly
guides the step of youth. She who bends
over the pillow Of pain dlsarmug anguish
Of half its excruciating agony. She who
grasps the couch OF death where science
dare no longer contend with the king Of
terrors, and skill retires from the unequal
task. Then Christian woman's hour hath
come, and affection struggles with death,
and cries to the dull ear of the tomb give
me back my lore, And while she kisses
away the clammy dews Of dissolution, she
wres,les with the enemy while hope aud
life remain--nor viii she leave the dead
no, no, the poor pale remains oil the
loved one, are dear 10 her still. She
strews roses around the bier--and often
in far distant years, in evenings solemn
hour or beneath the silver moonlight, she
re. visits the graves by others forgotten
and unknown. She comes like lofty
spirit, noseess aud fearful, and holy, TO
call up all the luxury Of her still unwast.
ed love. "--MaEt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
MEXICO AND TEXAS.

| There seems to be no sort OF reason to
apprehend that either Of these two States
will be eble, for some time at least, to dis.
turb seriously the peace Of the other.--
The Great Inpasion has turned out to DO
merely flash in the pan to alarm Texas.
who has been much more scared than
hurt. Except the loss Of some house,
hold and kitchen furniture" few pounds
Of meat and little -four, and mayhap
measure or so of meal, Texas has sustain.
ed no demage. In revenge she has hung
up two Mexican spies who were accused
Of having participated in some act Of out
rage upon a party Of Texans. These are
the results Of the invasion.
The Diario de la Habana Of late date
has extracts from Mexican papers, from
which il appears that the descent made by
General Aris,a, had merely for its object
10 ascertain the means Of defence which
Texas was possessed Of. Now" they
exclaim, "we know that nothing Gun be
co sier than to reconquer Texas, despite
the sympathies of her friends in New Or.
leans"
The New Orleans Bee, noticing the lat
est news from Texas, says:
awe infer from what we gather from
the news, as well through the press as
from private sources, that Mr.. Houston
las Santa Ana designates his Excellency)
is no. in high favor with the people Of
Texas, and that the brandy bottle has
well nigh used up the faculties, locomo-
tive and reflective, Of the hero San Jacin.
to-so much the worse for Texas. The
volunteers under Gen. Burleson refused
to obey the orders of Gen. Somervile,
who had been ordered by the President
to take command OF the forces. They
had no confidence 10 the Chief Magistrate
nor IN any one appointed BY him. The
President seems 10 cherish mortal enmi-
ty to the most prominent men IL Texas
hence the confusion and failure Of the ex-
petition, which It was expected would
cross the Rio Gran1e."
This is, indeed, bad account for the
young Republic. Ii the President has ia
ken to the 50 brandy bottle" he will hard.
ly live to "reyel in the halls Of the Mon.
tezumas."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

AmusING.-An editor, apologizing TO
his subscribers for falling to publish a num-
Der of his paper, makes the following re-
marks:
ave trust our readers have already
found some consolation in the absence Of
No. Is, by reading No. IA over again |;
and in the pressure of the times, may fluid
still further consolation in the contempla-
ton of the saving Of expense thus effect.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
A Gard.
GARDEN SEEDS
FOR Ii $40.

GARDEN SEEDS
FOR 1912.
pEANS-K Kidney, Dwarf or Snaps,
II % Pole or Climbing,
Beets-Lony Blood and Turnip Rooted,
Brussels Sprouts,
Cabbsge-s fine variety,
Carrot-Long Orange,
Caulihowet-E Early and Late,
Cucumbers-Lon Green and others,
Egg Plant; Endiye-Green, Curled,
Indian Corn-Smith's Early and Tnscarora,
Lettuce Lazy Cabbage,
Melon-Best kinds,
Nasturtium,
Onion-Early White,
Parsley-Double: Parsnip-Large Dutch,
Psas-Finest kinds,
Pumpkin-Potato and others,
Pepper-Bel or Oxheart, and Cayenne,
Radi.l.-Various kinds,
Rhubalb-For pies and tarts,
Satisfy, or Oyster Plant,
Spinach Round,
Squash-Eary Summer,
% Tomato-Large Red and Yellow,
Turnip-Whi,c, Early Flat &c.
All of which are carefully selected, and warranted
TO be Of the kinds named, fresh and free from mix
ure--for sale by
w DORSEY,
Fehtu.rv z 1870
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

Judge Kent, when passing sentence
upon Peter Kane for stabbing and killing
a woman, gave utterance to the following
beautiful sentence. "There are few evils
to which man is subjected, that he might
no, avoid, il he would confer more with
his wife, and follow her advice. Few
qualifications are melted out to him, which
he does not owe, IN part, to woman no
pleasure. perhaps, which she does no,
helghten by her participation"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
BrRmupA.-The last accounts fro

BERMUDA. last accounts from
Bermuda (says the Charleston Courier)
state that the English are fortlfying the
Islands strongly. A company of sappers
and miners, have arrived lately for the
purpose of prosecuting the work Of forti.
flying, excava,ing and tunnelling. the adj
vantages Of doing which arc surprisingly
great in the soft, free stone, Of which the
islands are composed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

Carr. LEVY, OF MoNTIcELLo.--Thi
Officer Of the Navy, has been lately tried
by a Court Marshal in Baltimore. the de-
cision of which, according to the Sun,
was, that he should be dismissed from the
Navy the Sun adds, however, that i
understands new trial has been ordered
in his case, before Court Martial, that
is 10 convene in New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY IL, 1912.
asIalN5EalAlh Eu1s(g1slrlh AMY
A FRAGMENT.--Happlness who pos

AFRAGMENr.--Happness who pos
sesseth il !? The man Of wealth whose
money can purchase all tie Injuries OF
dress, whose table is richly decked with all
the deiicacles Of the season and whose pal
ate is tckIed with costly products Of for
eign lands-is he happyi Follow him as
sitting in his splendid coach drawn by gai-
ly caparisoned horses, he takes his accus.
toned exercise. Swiftly he pursues his
way, leaving far in the distance the mo.
dest pedestrian who is travelling the
same road. His equipage stops, The steps
are let down, two stout men are standing
at the carriage door to receive the help
less and inanimate body, whose legs re-
fuse their official his riches cannot pur-
chase the luxury of palk. Possesseth
the happiness There can be no happl.
ness where there exists such fearful evil
Deuce Of disease. Look at the Miser
whose only care and whose every thought
is engrossed IN his desire to accumulate
riches--ses how he gloats over his hoard.
ed treasure, aud worshlps il as his god
witness his scrulinlzing look, fearful the
sound produced by his own footsteps as
he approae b, S his concealed treasufe.--
Mistake not for happiness the satisfied air
with which he drops INTO the pile his late
ly acquired dollar-but watch him as he
stealthi!y retreats, fearful lest some un-
seen eye may have discovered his con-
cealed wealth, and say if Happiness dwell.
le,h with him Who then hath happi-
ness, since neither the possession nor the
avaricious accumulation Of wealth are cal
culated to produce it Who hath
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

Those who would be our best friends
are often our greatest foes. They excite
our vanity, by their injudicious praises
EXPOSE us to ridicule, by concealing
from us our faults-destroy our health,
by the richness Of their viands-injure
our cause by the warmth oftheir zeal to
defend it, and make US the object of envy,
by the fondness Of their attentions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

TonAcco.-The duty on Tobacco, in
France. in 1910, was seventy millions Of
francs-(our millions more than in 1880.
some Of the opposition editors affirm that
m. Ministers electioneer with the monop.
olv by promising certain districts, in re-
turn for their sutfrages, the privilege Of
,aisiny tobacco.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
VOLUME 43.
the MARTINsBURe GAZETTE

Is published every Thursday morning, at TWO
DOLLARS per year. II paid IN Advance; TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS within the
year, and THREE DOLLARS at the end Of the
year. No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid. except az the option CT the publisher.
o. No subscription will be taken for less period
than six months.
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One Dollar per square of sixteen lines, and at
Twenty five Cents for each subsequent insertion.
The number of insertions must be marked on the
manuscript, copy Of tho Advertisement sent, or
it will be continued until forbid, and charged &C.
cordingIy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

Enthusiasm is bene6cent enchantress
who never exerts her magic but TO our
advantage and deals out her friendly spells
in order to raise imaginary beauties or to
improve real ones. The worst that can
be said Of her IS, that she is kind deceiv.
er and an obliping fstterer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

STEAM FOR CANAL NAvreArroS.--A
canal boat departed from Buffalo the ga
ult., propelled by steam-thc paddle whee'
being fixed at the stern. She made scarce
ly any more swell than is usually occa-
stoned by boats lowed and there was no
douh, the plan would answer,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
January 30, 1912.
M o gPI ia

I'M % II i @ l3s
rVNHE Undersigned, Administrators OF John
4 Wilson, decd, request all persons having
claims as ainst the Estate, to exhibit them-snd all
indebted to the deceased, or to the inns OF VIII
son & Anderson and John N. Riddle s Co., topay
the amounts respectively owing.
Tn. character and magnitude of the estate will
make it proper for the undersigned to wind up their
administration with Us liitle delay possible.
JOHN SrKOTHER,
GEORGE DOLL j..
January 6, l842--f admtRiss'dto'1'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

Lord Bacon's grand recipe reading
makes full man, talking ready man,
and writing ali exact man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
DISSOLUTION.
iDISSOlkJJ7ElONo

DISSOlklTlEI ONo
vENHE co-psrtnership now existing under the
4 firm of SHOWERS g. DUBLE, has been
greed upon by mutual consent to be dissolved on
tie last day of March. The firm, being DESTROYS
OF closing the business entire, requests all persons
who have GOODS at the Factory to call and
take them away.
The Books and Accounts IRE in the hands OF
M Ezekiel Showers, Upon whom all persons who
know themselves indebted will please call aud
settle.
EZEKIEL SHOWERS,
JONATHAN DUBLE.
J,npery 20 1872
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

Shakspeare's autograph sold recently
10 London Tor flda
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
Jas. IL. Stewart.

AEEONNlsY AT Law
HAVING permanently located himself in this
u i place, respectfully offers his professional
services to the public. He will regularly attend
the Superior and Inferior Courts Of Berkeley, JEFF
fersoa and Morgan counties, and give prompt
tention to any business entrusted to bis care. He
may be found, for the present at Mr.. Kroesen's
Hotel.
Martinsburg, March II, 1a42--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

but can be conveniently divided into two good
sized farms, with running water, timber and i'm
proyements upon each. IL divided, the eastern
portion of the farm will contain about 800 acres,
with n good Dwelling House upon H. recently re-
paired, a large Switzer Barn, thoroughly renewed,
Blacksmith Shop, Courthouse, &c. The 'oestsrn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
37S ACR E s..


The main building has been destroyed by hire, but
the walls are stlI standing, and ore good There
remain several good buildings, which would now
answer well for the accommodation of family,
besides Offices. The improvements on this part OF
the farm, are all, with the exception OF the main
dwelling in good state Of repair, are neatly ard
,as,efuly finished and embrace every building de-
sirabls upon Farm. Upon each Of the farms
there are good Orchards, and upon the lat'era
CHOICE VARIETY OF THE FINEST
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.
These tracts are situated within two mies OF
Winchester, and half mile of the Winchester and
Potomac Railroad, and are now well set in clover.
As the above Tract of Land was purchased by
the undersigned solely to protec, themselves from
pecuniary loss they will, looking alone TO their in-
demni,y. .elI it upon cheap ard reasonable terms
both as to price and time of payment.
PHILIP c. PENDLETON,
CHAS. J. FAULKNER
Martinsburg. Va, Jan. 10, 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

VIM. l.. Baker,
A9p5pOlalNl3W AsP Law,
HAVING permanently located in CharIe.town,
IL will practice in the Superior and Inferior
Courts Of Jefferson, Berkeley, Frederick and
Clarke.
Collection of claims promptly attended to.
Office one door southeast Of T.. c. Sigafoose's
store.
December 9, 184I--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

was ordered, and the amendment rejected
by vote Of l23 to 10.
The question returned upon concurring
in the ratio of the Committee. This be.
ing 50,l79 was sustained by yeas and
nays, the majority being very large in the
Affirmative.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12
Valuable Land
IN MARKET.
675 ACR ES,

TIME undersigned offer for sale large and val
Il liable landed estate in the neghborhood OF
Winchester VIRGINIA Thu, Tract consists of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-12

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February 3, 1912.