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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-12-14
PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
Dec. 7, Is43.

Dec. Z, lS43.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
When my letter was closed las, evening
The House was engaged in voting for
Clerk. The telers reported the result of
the frst ballot as folows:-Whol num-
Der Of votes, 100: necessary to a choice,
96. OF which Mr.. Caleb J. McNulty of
Ohio received l24, and Mr.. Matthew St.
Clair Clarke, (,he old CIerk) &c. Mr..
McNulty having received a majority of
all the votes was declared to be duly
elected Clerk. He was then conducted
to the Clerks table by Mr.. Clarke, and
the oath OF office was administered to him
by the Speaker.
After bill being introduced to refund
the fine imposed on Gen. Jackson, and
some remarks relative TO the election Of
Printer, the House adjourned.
TO DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The Journal having been read. Mr..
Newton of Va. presented a memorial from
Mr.. Goegin Of Va. contrasting the seat Of
Mr.. Gilmer, one OF the sitting members
from Virginia. The memorial was read
and referred.
Mr.. John Quincy Adams. in like man.
ner, rose to privileged question, and
presented the memorial of Mr.. Bolts of
Va. VINO contests the seat Of j. w. Jones,
the Speaker of the House.
Mr.. Adams made no remarks in pre-
sen,ing the memorial, but simply moved
that il be referred and printed. When
Mr.. Adams rose, the Speaker left the
Chair, and while Mr.. A. was upon the
floor it was occupied by Mr.. Beardsley
OF N. Y.
PRINTER OF THE HOUSE.
The Speaker called upon the members
to send in their nominations for Printer.
Mr.. Cobb of GEORGIA nominated Blair
& Rives.
General Vance OF Ohio nominated Gales
e. Seaton.
The vote was taken, uird cOce, and the
following was the result
Whole number of votes, 1877
Necessary TO a choice. 90
Blair & Rves received 124
Gales & Seaton received 81
Jacob Gideon, l
The Speaker declared that Blair and
Rives having received majority OF
votes, were duly elected Printers of the
House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-12-14

The Postmaster General has made
contract with certain persons, to carry
newspapers between New York Philadel.
phia and the Southern cities, out OF the
mail bags at half cent paper.
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STE 6t3etts.
MAR1p1MsG 1Ra, VA.
THURSDAY, DEC. Id, IS43.
The PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The Presidents Message occupies the greater
portion of Our paper to-day-exeludipg much in
ttrestiag matter-and this we think, upon the
whole, sufficient comment on such document.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-12-14
THURSDAY, DEC. 7, Is43.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
RESOLUTIONS

by Mr.. SoUTHALL-That the Commit
tee Tor Courts inquire into the expedency
OF authorizing compainants in proceed
lngs in Chancery TO file amended or SUP.
Elemental bills IN vacat. on.
by Mr.. PENDLEToN-Tha, the COM
mt'ee OF Courts inquire into the exbedi-
|ency of revising the laws of this Common
wealth
BY Mr.. BococK-That the Committee
OF Roads inquire into the expediency OF
making some change in the Road Laws of
this Commonwealth, so as better to secure
the attendance of the lorce assigned each
by the County Courts.
On motion the House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-12-14
December 6, 1913.
IN SENATE.

IN SENATE.
Mr.. Buchanan of Penn. presented the
petition of Mrs. Mary Reside, whose
husband, the mail contractor, ia a SUIT
against the Post Office Department, re-
covered $4,000, praying Congress to
provide for the paymen, of this sam-laid
on the table.
Mr.. Walker gave notice that he should
ask leave TO introduce bill TO reduce and
graduate the price of public lands, IN favor
oil settlers upon the same.
Mr.. Henderson gave notice Of his in
teniton to introduce o Il 10 confirm the
survey Of lands in Mississippi.
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
AMENDMENT OF THE JOURNAL.
Mr.. Barnard of N. Y. called for the
unfinished business Of yesterday, which
was the proposition TO amend the Journal
of Monday by Incorporating the Protes,
Of the fifty members made agains, allow
ing the illegally returned members their
seats.
After considerable debate among the
members, with view Of procef ding to
other business,
Mr.. Johnson moved the pos,ponement
Of the subject until tomorrow. The mo-
ton prevailed, SO to SO, aud on motion
of MIR. Johnson the House proceeded TO
the election Of Clerk, oiva ooce.
Two candidates were norinated-.Mat-
theac st. C2atr Clarke of ID. C. by Gen
eral Vance Of Ohio, and MIR. McNhlty of
Ohio, by one oil his friends.
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The Speaker declared that Blair and
Rives having received a majority OF
votes, were duly elected Printers of the
House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20
Literary Notices.

TRAVELS IN EGYPT, ARABIA AND PALEsrNE-By
Stephen DIN. ID. D.-Harpers 81 Brothers-We
predict for these exceedingly handsome volumes,
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ground that was traversed by Stephens and by DR..
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finish TO those we ordinarily in books Of travel
In TACT, they would not be thought unworthy TO APP
pear in company with the finest engravings prepared
Tor the larger and better class Of ANNALS.
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Henry l.. Goldberg The COngregati on
Shari Sadick.
NEW YORK. Nav 10. 1873

New YORK, May 10, 1913.
Slit
in the report afforded IN your paper of the above
entitled cause, the eviSence given by me the part
of the defendant is erroneous.
can readily believe that the report complained OF
arises more from a msc0ncepuon OF the facts, than
from wilful desire to misrepresent therefore has
ten to correct you.
You state that my Interpretation ofthe word Shau-
mus was, reader, Rabbi, learned and reverend
thatl learned man, teacher OF the laws, and a
married man, which in Hebrew means reverend
man, whether he has children or not" The sen
tence in your paper being given as if the word ad-
ntted o! all these interpretations.
COnversant with the ancient Hebrew from my
earliest infancy, and having heretofore made " the
law" my ardent and devoted study, it W oud have
bee impossible for me TO have given so incorrect a
translation Of the word IN question.
stated in my evidence that the proper definition
Of the word Shaunns " as servant in holy orders"
refer you TO the following authorities Tor the
risfaction of those CURIOUS in such matters, as sus-
aiming this translation -
Talmud, Mishna, souta, chap7 Mishna Z, page 10
sanhsdrn, Mishns, chap. 4 Mishna LIST. Tamud Mish
IA Youms chop. 7, Mishna7, Mishna It.
The following authority is most decisive on the
question: ishna Souka, page llS, where reader
and Shannrus are stated as synonymous.
The word /" X abb" defined TO be . man learn
ed in the laws" on this subject ne authority Is requl
site; few can fall in error No man can clothe him.
ell within thlsiitle MI It is first conferred by high
and proper authority.
Having never filled ,he Office OF High Pries',
must decline the honor of The title. No such oihter
rs now known in our places OF worship.
am, sir, your very obedlent,
LYON LEVY.
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Circuit Court.


Nay le.-E-ra Fitch VS.. ". N SiH-This was an
ton brought given by defendant, which fell
iato hands OF Fitch. The note was dated in Novem-
ber lsl PAYABLE in year. The defence is thst the
note not properly protested TO hold the endorser
Verdict for plaintiff, S49s rs.
Sherwood Co., for plaintiff Edwards Mann, for
defendant
recover the balance account stated TO be about $4,000
Defence set up that the OF limitations bars III
action ended in March 1885 II is proved,
however that MIR Lee the defendant did promise to pay
sl2p3 in ApIi 1877, which he said was balance OF &C.
count. Verdict for plaintiff, Sls44.
Emerson and Prchard for plaintiff E. NJ. Cone, for
defendant
warranty OF par OF horses sold by Burton TO Mr. Doug
lass who resides Long Island for S4o0 in March, ls42
Tho warranty reduced TO writing II 10 alleged that
horses IfDot both, was unsOund lame Burton
t5ot the horses over Long Islsndthe overseer Mr.
Johnson absent Doug wished Burton TO stay all
night till Mr. Johnsons return, in order that he mint in
spec. horses before he purchsse-Burton asked $500,
hut ludei to take $500 rather than wait over hight
The money paid and Burton left The horses were
soon dscovereit be unsound Burton legally noti
.1 Of the fact and required TO and take away the
horses Otherwise they would be sold according 10 law
barton did come and the horses were resod at the
hor.e Bazaar in Crosby street. the Both March, same
month for 5000 The suit Is brought the ba
lance and expenses Several witnesses teshed TO their
unsoundness, aud among them Doctor 2horse Doctor
Cherries Brise testified that OF them in his opinion,
had other disease than what would naturally arise in
taking horse from state of nature 10 state Of art
tLsughter) One Of the horses had sensible frog
Lsgnter)
Sr. M.IsoS-Was it sensible frog, or insensible
frog Much lsugher)
WuNEss-lt WAS sensible frog.
MIR. MADoNWhst 10 you mean
WiTrrss Why, have sensible nail (holding up h is
nnger) and an nsensibe nail The insensble nail eau.
SEES the sensible nail irene ed lsughter0
The defence understand to be total and unnu ali6
81 denial THE unsoundnes and proof OF the same The
case is still on.
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City Intelligence.

ESCAPE FROM SING SING.-A convict named
James Allen, sentenced to Sing Sing Slate Prison
for burglary, from this city the 18th of July $780,
tor ten years, escaped on Wednesday. He is about
tic shake of his head which is partially bald. A
reward Of $50 is offered Tor his apprehension and
delivery.
MORE DROWNED BoDIEs.- The present week has
been prolific with these cases for the Coroner.
Thursday morning the body OF a boy supposed to be
about Is years old, was found in the river at the
Battery bridge. He was dressed in dark rounda-
bout and pants, with valencia vest and checked era
vat, and had woollen mittens on both hands, The
body will be .eit at the dead house during the day.
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BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Philadelphia.
Correspondence OF the Herald
purAnrrpuIA. Nav 10, 1913.

PHILADELPHIA, May ~, iotS'
DEAR BENNETT -
Every hole, corner and earret in this city is cram
med with the professors of religion. The Protes'
| tant Epscopalans, and the two assemblies OF the
Presbyterian Church, have attracted the attention
of all classes A general row Is anticipated between
The "old light" and the " new Light professors A
heightened discussion will take place on the subject
OF matrlmony as at present dispensed, many OF our
fair readers taking separate views on the subject
The grand jury of the Criminal Court, seem deter
mined not to recede an inch to the tyrannical in
reference of the sitting Judge. They have issued
an address to the citizens of the State IN which they
justify their conduct,
The fountains in different parts Of the city are now
IN full play, but they tall infinitely short of the beau
tul and magnificent daughter OF old Croton, seen to
such advantage in the Park of your favored city.
Shpman's friends are doing their utmost to OBJ
brought against him will undoubtedly end, as all
| other cases OF similar nature generally do, in
smoke.
Amherst, of the Olympic, has commenced opera
tons The whole interior is to be remodelled, and
the saloons fitted up in a style of Partisan magnf
cepce. The various departments of performance
will be entrusted TO arstes of the first celebrity P.
Rlchlngs will be stage manager, and under his direc
ton success is certain.
The Walnut, at present. has all the field to ITSELF
and is doing tremendous business with Burton and
Ssbee. The latter gentleman made his first ap-
pearance last night, and forever established his re-
putation in Philadelphia. His performance met
with unqualified appreciation, and he appears every
night until further notice. The company is decided
y the best in the United States and so the public
| seem TO think Marshall and Cushman have won
aurels, and in future, in this city at least, their
names will alone give tone to any thing they under
! take.
Disturbances between the Fire Companies have
lately been of such frequent occurrence, that it be-
comes imDeratiVP duty The authorities N
take some step to repress these dangerous outbreaks
Much bitterness is kept up for of proper coer-
Give measures, which would be best for all parties in
the end. Last night bloody encounter took place
| between the members of the Independence and
| Northern Liberties Hose Companies, in which the
result has nearly proved fatal to two or three of
| the belligerents The matter In dispute is compa-
petition for the abolition of the companies impll.
| Gated. Yours in haste
| TH1RAy
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DEPARTURE OF BREEDLovE, JEWELL, AND REINEs
committed on suspicion of having stolen a large
amount OF Treasury notes at New Orleans, were
Yesterday morning removed from this city in custody
of Deputy Marshal Harper and officer Cotton, and
one OF the auxiliary guard.
Two passengers on board the steamship Alabama
had been arrested at the Balize by Capt. Taylor of
the revenue service, on suspicion of being con-
cerned in the above robbery at the custom house.
They were brought TO New Orleans in charge of
Captain Taylor.-Nat. Int May 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20

CHATHAM THEATRE Last night Mr.. Hill closed
very successful engagement at this house, and
this evening presents very attractive BILL for his
Benefit Those who nave been focking to this
place OF amusement during the present week, at
tracted thi,her by this sterling son of Menus, will
not surely forget him on this occasion. On Monday
evening, we understand, the new drama which has
been so long in PREPARATION, is TO be produced Re-
port from the green'room speaks highly of its poe.
cal qualities, end nlmechanical and atistical fan.
cy end design il is said is unequalled We have no
doubt, il we are correctly informed respecting this
pro iucton, it will create sensation in thestricsls
unknown in this city for years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20
Court of Conf mon Pleas

MAY billboard Clark, by William Clark has merit
,rs.rd vs. John Heath and Henry ID. Loomis.This was
an sction oftrespass for taking trunk Illegally The
se bas been tried and reported once before therefore
we sapu briefly go the facts. Mr.. Heath had an
execution sgains, Mr. Mortimer, who for the last ear
bias b.el sort Of under suctoneef in Chatham squere
Heath levied upon and took sundry OF Mortimors proper
y aud among other things, the trunk in question. The
trunk contained purse With SI, watch hat, boots,
c0aA. Sc al alleged 10 have been worn by Mortimer.
II was alleged thd the plaintiff Clark who is minor, is
pllcei A. a shield between Heath and Mortimer The
question OF coursc, was who owned the trunk Clark or
Mortirer7 TIE key, by,hebye, was in the possession
Of clark who other proof OF ownership When the
ase was tried before. the jury could agree nor old
th,y geo N likely agree to-day. scaled verdict VIII
lie rendered to morrow.
Mr. Blount for plaintiff Mr.. Brsdy for defendant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20
The Two Jacks In Bed.

AAo u W. O&CAb Dcus
John Tyler was the President
Ofthis our happy land
A brave old Captain exc was he
Ofthe Corporal Band.
John Bolts he was Congressman,
From old Virginia's shores
A living friend Of "ryler too,n
A doctor Of the laws.
Now these two Jacks at Browns one night
While cruzing made halt;
One says he took but Adams ale,
The other took the malt.
However true this tale may be,
We know they put" to bed;
And just before John Bolts, he put
A night cap on his head.
Like Sismese twins they closely laid.
And talk'd Of Bank and State
John Bolts got wrath and swore he'd leave
The CAPTAIN to his fate
To make things worse just at the time,
90 surely twas too bad !"
While John was talk n omethipg bit,
That set him raving mad
The Captain tried to cool him of,
But John he was SO dry,
That he got up and made vow,
"To head him of or de-"
Now let as sng-lopg live John Bolts
Long live John T. Ter too;'
And may when next they 60 to Browns,
Call-single beds for two. FUZZY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20

09- "a WORD OR Two"--The author of" a Diary
Of Ply stefan" SAYS that slight cold is On egg wh,i
when hstched, produces pleursy inflammation o. eaa
er be ye male or female beware Of lido
bit use sbermans Cough Lozengos and oms ETA
Immediately. Several thousand poNe lain ncrso, in
aim 81, every stage consumption and those I'M
der most distressing coughs and colds ,oe ,,,o ,,,
'n,s 10 GA and aoo Broadway; 10 Astor House 22'
tassason street, n East Broadweyj and ls5 bowery'
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LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS

PHILADELpHIA, May Is-Au Edgar, Wooster; Horaio
Am.s sandfod Republican, Hoover; Messeroe Young;
To~n; Tomlin LOUISE Hoovs5 and JShp Clark Collin,
sephsn Wright (Br) Bell Newcastle, Eng CD Albert Per.
Gins Clark, Saco Trident; tB,) Longhurst, st Johns
Lincoln, Ellis, w est Indies
Salem.
NosFoLK, Nav 7Arr Elz beth, Baker. Georgetown for
Salem, stop leak in the bow water Narrag
set. Bake. Boston for of NBsd'od,
Els NHaven; Boston, Isl Holiness NYork. Sid PartAeon,
Allen, Rbhmond May Flower, Kelly, West Indies. AT Sea-
wells Point Geo Thomas. Herrick Lubtc Tor Richmond
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHrNG-ISDICrMENr OF
MosEs Y. BEAcH.-We have something further to
say Of the indictment against Moses Y. Beach and
the official conduct onDistrict Attorney Whiting on
the case. We shall probably give il on Monday
next. We shall do injustice to none--but we shall
exact Justice from all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20

90 AMERICAN MUSEUM-This is the first of a
series of Saturday holidays got up by Mr. Barnum for
the amusement Of children ust let loose from school,
Among this days attractions will be the visit of the pu-
pills OF the Deaf and Dumb Institution at o'clock the
atterneon performances at d. The beautiful model of
Paris the overures of the grand seplayng orchesron
the living sea dog the saloon amusemens and glorious
little Tom Thumb, with his new house, his fountain and
all the psraphernaa OF his pigmy kingdom II is hard
to say whether parents children will be delight.
cd.
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1uy- GENTLEMENs vENTILATING GOssI
MERn HAT. WEIGHING ONLY Il OUNCES-PGIC

M GENTLEMEN'S VENTILATING GOssA-
MER" HAT, WEIGHING ONLY II OUNCEs-PRlCE
50 So
The subscribers have this day introduced the above
named Hat for Summer wear by comparing the weie hit
Of this article with the averige weight OF the
following Hats the superior advantages 1t possesses
them for summer wear may be readily Seen
The average weight of the ordinary fur hat is 81
do do Panama 81
do do Leqhorn
We are fully persuaded there has been great want of
article Of this kind, invented and introduced by u.s.
AMI from the decided appreciation expressed by gentlemen
who have examined this article that they need only to be
seen end worn to be fully appreciated
GENIN J. VAN VRANKEN,
81 Broadway opposite st. Paul, Church
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01- The Madsonian says that the Acting Secre-
tary of the Navy has issued order authorizing the
enstmen, of landsmen for the naval service. Capt.
]: McKeever has been ordered to the command of
the Independence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20

NIB1o's FRENCH OPERA-The saloon crowded
the Orchestra unequalled-a the actors and actres.
SEES were well received-Le Cour and wife were
called out-Benard caused much laughter. We
must 20 earlier tonight to be Of good seat.
The French Opera is the greatest hit since Fanny
Elser
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-20

OF Mr.. Gushing, Minister to China, left this city
on Wednesday afternoon for Norfolk Mr. Fletcher,
Secretary of the Mission to China, also departed
from this city yesterday morning for the North pre-
paratory to his embarkation tor China Madisonian
May l8