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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-06-15
EaroRAsrs roa OancoN. The ..T.ih.

EMrcRASrs ron ORKcoN. The LIB.
er,y Banner" published in Clay county.
Missouri, says:-"We ere Informed tia,
the expedition 10 Oregon now rend, zvous.
I'd at Wesipori, 10 Jsckson county, will
take up IT, line Of march on the Goth +
this month. The c mpapy consst. Of
some iour or Eve hundred emgrnn,s, srma
win their families. They wi pro, ably
have out one hundred and fss ~ag ms.
drawn by ox.n, t"g, ther with hols Tor
n arly every individual, AMI me- mil
COWS. They will. We suppese, take ss
much provision with them Us In, v can
CON, enienily carry, together W tn a few
oil the necessary itnplenn nts of husb n,,ry.
Th-re are in The exp dlti,n NJ NIB, o..
il,zens OF iuesiimable value to any cem.
mun.l,, men ., fns ln,ellig nee md v,g-
orous ADD iarepii cha.a TER. aimireby
calculated to lay the firm foundations Of a
future Enp ne."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

HoaRoks OF wAk.ACoI sefinzisr was one 81
the most efficient military officers in the French
service, under Napoleon, and from his military
Memoirs correspondent OF the New York Eve
ming Post translates the following. from Chapter
w., Battle Of Austeriitz:
r.. nv INC moment In mich the Russ.aN ,rr,,1ixx
WI was h miisaps ITS painfully but FOOD oldei
cana so ,sY = the lake, tho Emperor Nspolson
came hding at full speed towards the artillery
You are losing tins!' he cried fire upon those
mas 8, .-,y must be cnguphed! FIRE upon the
ice! iPe order given, remained unexecuted for
ton minutes; in vain several officers and myself
were placed on tho slope Of hill to produces tho
greater effect; their balls and mine rolled upon
the ice without breaking it up. Seeing that, /
tried simple method Of elevating howitzers
the almost perpendicular fall of the heavy proicc-
tiles produced the desired effect. NV method
was followed Immediately by ,he..adjoining bate
RES, and in less than time we buried IS 600
Russians and Aus,rians under the waters Of the
lake.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
STAy-LAW DEFEATEDt

Several important subjects were before the
House OF Delegates during the past week-and
the one of the greatest interest, the Stay-Law,
happily disposed Of by indefinite postponement.
This question came up as the order Of the day on
Tuesday, and was discussed through, that day and
the next, and was brought to close on Thurs
day, in the manner above stated, by the decisive
vote of ~ to So. The Wing says, moreover, that
many voted against postponement who could not
be brought to vote for stay-law of any charac-
ter merely with view Of enabling its friends to
place their proposition in its best and strongest
form so that there is not the slightest chance
for the passage of such law by the present Ge-
neral Assembly. We are really glad the ques-
tion has been settled, although We could me-
yer bring ourselves TO doubt the result--ahd our
only disappointment is in finding so many among
us ready to adopt so il-advised and mischieyous
measure. number Of able speeches were
made upon it--not the least prominent Of
which, We happy to say, was that of our
young delegate, Mr.. FRAZIER, which is Civ
en- in this paper. The argument, as was add
mitted by one Of the friends Of the measure.
was Overwhelmingly on the side of ito oppo-
nehis:
On Friday, the House was engaged upon the
bill for laying of the State into Congressional
districts, and the plans of Messrs. Hopkins, Be-
cock, and Leake, wore successfully voted down.
The Wing says "a close observer might remark
design, in certain quarters. to force down the
Report Of the Select Commit,ee-althoush that
Report is said to be obnoxious to ttree2four,hs Of
the House, and in many respects does gross in
justice to many parts Of The State. In fact Mr..
Edmonds said that the time consumed in the
consideration Of other propositions was time vast.
ed--that the bill Of the committee woul, have 10
be forced through, and the sooner it was done the
better. If this be the unatesable decree, we mus,
submit to it,"
bill passed the House during the week 10 in.
crease the compensation 6F Witnesses. As we
gather its provisions from the proceedings, il
makes no change in tho per diem, but allows mi.
iage In such way as to increase the compensa-
'ion though j, is never to exceed the rate Of dol
IaT day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

ia great deal has been said of lafe about
General Jackson's fine, but the following Is deci.
dedly the best thing we have seen on the subject:
"Gen. Jackson's fine !" said Mrs. Quozzse, as
she studied newspaper through her spectacles.
"I'o be sure he is-as fine as silk. I've know'd
that for twenty years, and yet these editors, and
them Congressman, have just found it out! To
tell MS that General jacksons fine at this time of
day WhS there never was finer man any
where's"
We hope that those who think with Mrs. Quoz-
zle will now hush their iabber and le. the "fne'
skund.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09
NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA

The Albany correspondent: Of the N. Y. Couri-
or and Enquirer, under date Of the 18th nit, saws
"a renewed effort has been made to proven, the
injuries arising to vessels trading to the ports
Of Virginia from her oppressive and uncons,itu-
tional Inspection Laws. Wills Hall laid on the
table to-day a concurrent resolution which pyo-
vides that the Attorney General shall Try the con-
s'ltu'onslity of the act before some competent
tribunal.o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09
-S II Aw 81 II o Ne@
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. 'Is4s.

0umo0YD
"AsyLuM JouasAL." published By the inmates Of
the Vermont Lunatic Asylum. 1t 10 an interest.
ing little pepper. We have been particularly =.
unused with'its pilpabls hits at some sf the 81.
travsgancies Of the sane world around Il and
which show, indeed, that the mad. in ali things
are not mad, nor are the sane entirely sane. We
shall enter the "Journai" upon our exchange list,
and hope to number It among our regular vsiters.
The following story of the murder ola tDto-
yer will be readily recognized by many of our
citizens as the same, in all its particulars, which
was current here, mouth or two ago. rs hav.
ing occurred-6rst, in the mountains only q
lew miles west Of us-next, in .Pocahontas
connty--and again, little nearer, Somewhere
along the line between Rockbridge and Bath
The general conclusion then was, that there
was no truth In it; and what is little remark
able, the story still labors under the Same dis
crediting circum stance-namely, a want OF
location. We incline to think, therefore, tina,
the friends OF Mr. Lea have reason to hone
that he is still in the land of the living, al
tho he may be, as the Sheriffs say, anon in
uentls." 1t is hardly possible that such an
occurrence, as is here related, could have TAX
en- place on any Of the travelled roiites to KEN
lucky, through Virginia, without being ,mme-
diately and generally known.
MuRpER:--We learn from undoubted authority
that Mr.. LEA, hog drover from kentucky. was
shockingiy murdered on his return home. f.w
days ago, in the mountain region Of Virginia, by
TWO men who travelled with him the principal
part oil the day on which he was murdered Il
seems that he was shot by pistol IN the back
part OF his head while passing through Lonesome
region OF country; he fell from his horse instantly
gaspihg for breath. The robbers thereupon rified
him OF his pocket book, and were in the act Of
riding OF when they were suddenly brought TO
stand by the appearance of two mountineers. who
happened to be close by, hunting game in the
woods. 1t appears that the two Hunters had mt
separated long IN the forest before they heard the
report OF the pistol, and each taking it for granted
that the other had shot at something, thew both
ran TO SOC what had been shot; both fortunately
bounded into the road about the Same time, one
little above and the other little below the rob-
bers. Seeing the sight described, they quickly
sprang the trggers Of !heir rifles and bid the muf.
derers stand or die. On approaching Lea thew
found hfsn IN the last agonies of death; but he
was able 10 tell who shot him, and who robbed
him; ne also told the hunters that the robbers had
missed his money, which was concealed IN his
coat collar; and a few moments after this ne ex.
Plred. The hunters then marched the robbers In
the village Jail. The name Of the county and vii
iage Is not recollected.-Mihon Chronicle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

Rhode island.-Governor King Of Rhode Isle
and has issued his proclamation. annohncino thnt
the CoSsTlTuTIoN has been adopted by majority
oftho qualified electors voting thereon and that
On and after the first Tuesday in May next, said
Constitution will DO and become the supreme
law Of the State, of which all persons will take
due notice, and govern themselves accordingly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09
A SPECIAL ESSAGE

The Pennsylvania Inquirer says: 1--WE have
an iDtimatiop from Washington, that the Presi-
dent will soon send a special message TO Con.
gress, calling upon that body to do something for
the currency Of the country. and intima,ing de-
termination TO sign any BILL or 10 permit it to be-
core law, which shall not, in his judgment, be
unconstitutional.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

Inc Lynchburg Virginian cautions tho public
against Thirty and Ten dollar counterfeit notes
on the Farmers Bank at that place. No descrip.
ton is given Of them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

BAsKsupr LAw.--AIl the members Of ms
House Of Representatives from Virginia voted for
the repeal Of the Bankrupt law, except Mr.. Pow
ell, Of the LoudouD district.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

dI"JoHN BiaD, Of Pendleton county, IS an.
nounced as candidate for reelection 10 the
House Of Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

Flour in Richmond %, so.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-09

man this people are now applying thcm-to
their eternal honor be it spoken.
Mr. +. went into an examination Of the de-
tails of the 5ill--showed that it was in effect
nothing but Stay-iaw, encountered with
heavy and expensive machinery of valuation
or appraisement-,liat there never could be
any sales of property so long as the law itself
stood as a by-bidder, at two-thirds value. &c.
SO that the whole system must result at last
IN simple stay of execution, but with greatly
increased burihens and costs to the debtor.
lie pointed out the motives and inducements
1t presented to creditors for increased litigation.
because, LIST. the ultimate collection Of their
money is postponed, and Cd. they will seek to
avail themselves Of the security required of
debtors. He adverted to the disparagIng allu-
sions sometimes made on this floor and else.
where against the lawyers. That truly hon
orable profession needed no defence at his
hands; the character Of the illustrious men
who have in all ages adorned lis ranks-their
known devotion to the cause Of civil liberty
every where and to the highest interests of
mankind, these were its best defence. But
their action here, on this measure, and tile
sentiments OF the profession throughout the
State against any such scheme, ought forever
TO silence all iUputation Of sordid motives.
Sir, pass this stay law and you put money in
to the pockets oithe lawyers-you pour wealth
into their Golfers. There can be no question
Of il. II will create an unprecedented amount
oil liugation-nay the very agitation of the
question, and the apprehension, in some conn
hes, of IFS passage, have already had This cf
feet. III proof OF which might safely appeal to
The gentleman from Buckingham himself, who
has so ably argued in support of the meas |
ure.
What will be its effect upon our credit A.
broad The creditor States are looking with |
anxiety TO the result Of our action--aDd il |
oreigDers have ceased TO look with anxiety. il |
S only because they have at length despaired
unjustly as hope the event will prove) Of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23
lYhip Ed,inra
Money and Business Matters in PHILADELPHIA

BcknelTs Reporter Of Tuesday last, says
Money continues abundant in Philadelphia Good
paper is readily negotiated at and per cent per
anDum, while We occasionally hear of transaction,
under extraordinary circumstances, at even lower
rates. Business IS evidently improving gradually
but the large amount of capital which still COM
paratvey idle, and the low of money which have
prevailed for 50 !cag time show in The most concu
give manner, that trade is limited, compared with
the life and activity which formerly characterized
commercial thofoughiares Sui, the gradual i'm
provemens matter for congratulations, especially as
may be regarded sound and whoesold.
The n. York American Of Monday afternoon says ::
The specie tide is already beginning 10 turn. Ex-
change London, choice bills, has been sold at IO9
and Paris at 81 The latter rate cannot be sus-
tanned, as it is better 10 ship specie; and even TO
England We hear of one parcel of fl50O0 that COOS
back in the Hlberna rather than 10 take bills at O9
SO that the specie current may now be considered as
having found It's level
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23

ssY vrtnc If Trust Deed executed by Joseph Mann on The
- lila Of January, 'ci, and duly recorded IN the CLERKS o
fee Mddlt<ex County court viii. TUESDAY, the atfil
day al June the PREMISES expose 10 sale the property III
said deed mentioned, viz The nnexped term yet 10 cone, o.
the sail Joseph iaEn in ana 10 certain l"t parcel OF Lard
yias the county ef NdeeX, which Steam Saw Nil!
ae.y held by the said Joseph Manu. mem
firm of Ju--p Mann Co.. under certain articles Of
agreement Thomas H. Evans and Leonard Perry,
said Perry said Joseph Manu. and recorded
III the CLERKS Office aud also all TIE Timber now growing
being cp0n two Certain pieces or parcels OF hnda pai OF
said articles Of together
an the buildings and machinery erected OH the sad hrst
mentioned o n Land wih le tools necessary for carrying on
the said Nh. and one Lighter.
Trrr.ta.h Tor much o tie purchase money as shall be re-
quifed and recording The said deed
Of sale and he balance due On The oown.
notes !i5 t, with interest from 'ii January
l-2: one lci Gf from 9t January s3 pay
d. Wills; for S!i 3i. vih interest from Uh
January aud for 1893 3f interest from Ni J'ni-
.ty s g. riygbr Perry for The residue, credit VIII be
.i.rn nn The 9TH January, isi the purchaser entering INTO
with satisfactory security, required by The said deed
Selling Trustee, shall such title, and no cher
as by The said deed an empowered 'o sell
AUGUSTINE OWEN, Trustee.
anriI IL l5-wtis
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23

CLIFTON AND BusHY FOREST FOR sALE.-Havng de-
Y temned 10 10 The State OF Missouri offer for sale
Farm, Clifton, IN the county of Mathews four miles above
the Court house. containing six hundred situated
Queens Creek about quarter Of mile from the ankaiank
There Is framed dwelling, with and cellar,
Kitchen and all homse, good repair The barn.
4S feet ny AZ cribs all situated the creek, where
vessels and take in with perfect convenience
There also stables and sheds for the accommodation of
horses. The best fish and he had abund
aud wild fowl of various kinds abound and The
misses. shall be generally al home until August and in
absence Mr.. Saunders will pleasure
showing the Farm TO gentleman who wish purchase
also offer my Farm, Bushy Forest for sale YIN: Back river
he of Elizabeth City, miles from Hampton aud 10
from Old Point Notwithstanding by old survey
The Orcrseer house. stables
and all other out houses. The arabic and is well adapt
ed wheat aud other small grain and about 400
original growth and is good land Virginia. Mr.
James NJ Vaughn who lives III TIE nei.lihoood III treat with
person VINO wish Ia purchase; and there
will take pleasure in showing The small Of
the purchase money VIII he required cash-u credit
will he given the balance. HOULDEk llUDGINS.
March iO6-2n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23
WASHINGTON UOTFT,

NOTCE-The subscriber returns his sincere thanks to
his friends and the public generally for the liberal support he
has received their hands for the last 90 years and informs
them be has taken lease the Washington HOTEL and it
undergoing thorough repair, inside and out and win be
ready for the reception Of his friends The public generally by
the first of May dislike newspaper putting, but win This
much that the house will he in better order than
built II is OF the locations, and
has the handsomesi in MISUNDERSTANDING the Capitol
whole shall
be- furnished and clcantr bedding shall be good and
kept ceanthe table shah be furnished with market
AFT rds shall be served the old Virginia styemy
HE shall be well supplied and attended BY good oer-my
shall all he good ccan and acconnodaiingmy prices
shall he made hard iimeand If friends and the
pubic viii CALI think shall be able please them,
with the accommodation and price, In that they
will he the visit Will another tinshat
Drunkenness, gaming other dissipation will he allowed
in the house shall he kept with perfect order can be found
4 my old stand until time. JOHN TALMAN.
" b. The Swan Tavern for first stand for bus
the first OF May neA- information,
enquire of the subscriber JOHN TALMAN.
April Is
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23
wv :. T Z. 5 sSS1!1; Trustees.

Second Supply Of Spring and Summer Dry Goods.
TUE Subscribers have received BY railroad and steamboat di
ert from New York. variety Of NEW and desirable Goods,
" the latest mpotaon from England aud France purchased
with The cash. and are offered At unusually low prices By whole
sale or retail They are, in part rs follows:
Kicl striped, plaid and other figured Pnilt de Sol,
FohlArd, Prkin. .ishburun aud Care Silks,
Razor:ucs, B1lLorine MrslinS aud Lawns,
Painted NGsias, Jaconrts, and Linen Lawns
super Fr nch Prints siinahams md Cambric4.
1dirs Revere b,derca, hes,'c;ed and plain thread Cam.
brie IaG!arsci..ris.
Rich o'c striped paid and embroidered sca. shaws and
Cardinals, icufcd and open work,
SIX frnseS, cap hat, necs aud other Rbbands,
Ladies' st:S, do, CniroH and i.se thread HOSE
French "Otsed Cages t'ularS, Dmy and Sis,
size and thread I.sces, Eianes and lnscriings,
Canhric and Muslin du. 20.
Ladies' mrti, embroidered aud plain Gloves and Mills
Ladies aud crElemen. kid, le thread and cotton do
Irish Linens Lawns, Linen Cambric> aud Diaper,
Table Damask, Diaper, Table Cloths and Napkins,
Towels, Bird Eye Diaper Irish Shecnss and Pillow Case
Linen,
Habit and Furniture Dimi'y and Grass Cloth,
Pain aud figured Swiss huslns Camhcs and Jaconets,
Gentiemrn's Spaed iongee and antanna Ilandkechef,
super wool black CloI-, Cassmeres and Cashmerets,
FarcI Cass'meres pain aud ribbed Gaahonns,
Grape Camtc Alpaca Lu.tes, and colorc and White Drill
inrs,
Wiha co!ce Of Staple Goods and pomescs all Of
which nil be loaad cheap 1t
VALENTINE, BREEDEN & cos.
May H. 2-w37y II street, Sicckoe nm.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23

r AND ASD NEGROES FOR sALE.-We, the undersigned
IL Trustees Deed of Trust hearing date The hth OF April,
ls3 executed by Thomas f. and wife, and recorded
in the ocs County of Amelia for the payment Of
.nndry therein named offer for sale privately, until the
% the valuable Farm lying IN the county OF Anne
liza, isn miles Of the Amelia Springs aud enc mile from
.rsy le upon which the sad homfs L. Jeicr now resides
am, known t. o Wayne Oak, Containing about la
acres ;rd o which is in forest heavily tmbered large
nnttion balance Is fresh n?t0rcd, and equal 10 any
lands in The rngnyci adaied II tobacco wheat, Gt'
and clever Tn buildings all new 'arsc aud SUPERIOR ana
every uccsa.v hdne the farm l. located IN one OF
tho best neirbnrhoois virginia fer health aud s"cictr We
Asa Offer The said Jeics Tobacco Factory ana
fixtures managers house JscrsvIie, together with The
.,ok o aonds and in the Store house Shond the
,erty AT Jc,csye be disposed Of before The 9th of June
yry viii positively be disposed d! nj public auction that
day on the premises Should Wayne Oak not he dis
nsrd Of privately before the 2 of June will he positively
sold IN premises by public auction that day. Will positive
IL he sold the Goth o June Wayne OAK the rrsdrnc
NJ rhoas JctcT between ~ and ~ likely and valuable
1oes and descriptions together with all the stock, o
every Descriptions the farm Plantation Utensils, Crops o
every kind Household Furniture, for cash, and post
poneuen, on account of the weather.
' JOHN w. c. WiNGO)
TIIMON F.. LETTER, : Trustees.
JOHN y. JETER,
onIIi ,p
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-23

4 FAILURE.
The Wings Of Richmond after considerable buster
and much fol de.ro have had meeting ostensiby for
the purpose of celebrating the coming Fourth Of July
bnt actually to lay the foundation for another "Hard
Cider, Coon Skin campaign This grand event came
off on Tuesday night The Exchange hut thanks 10
the morality of the people, the wire workers did not
succeed entirely in entrnppng the unwary this time,
and they will have TO take Mr.. Clay's atvce-"pick
their Wing llnts and try again" There appears TO be
diversity OF opinion 10 the merits of the
ing, but as Wing papers seldom agree any subject
give the say fboth and leave 1t to readers
Judge.
The Wing says:
The NEE ting called at the Exchange Tuesday
evening TO consider the propety of liking measures
for general celebration OF the approaching 4th of July
war pretty much Of failure
The Star says:
"The meeting at the Exchange, on Tuesday night,
well attended, and very unanimous in sentiment"
As the Stars swell attended and very unanimous in
sentiment would be considered non committat-o or
something ike tiff said by Lnco Foco, we may con.
sider the meeting pretty much of failure" in the
| words of the Wing
Liquor is 10 BE- used in drinking the regular toasts
and then the cold water system introduced This
something. Possibly the Wing meeting though. it
wrong TO use liquor at all and II they DID, why not have
all water' We sorry to see that ONT dear-we may
say our bes.-iriend, the Corporal, has forgotten his
duty TO mankind, by endorsing this manDuvre He
has sacrificed principle which consider of Infinite.
ly value than the success OF any party
Committees appointed Tor different urposes, but
we see made towards procession. We do
hope they will get up one, and by way of furthering
such object, beg leave to offer the following the
aheads' OF The order
| Chit Marshall
The Header OF Captain Tyier-inountcd on the cele-
broted horse Gohsnna.
THE PICTURE
(now hanging as the Market Ilouse,)
In cart drawn By SIX mules.
The Author of the Abduction Letter
A Autographed print, representing on Ex-Pfesdcnt
as he was borne ucro,s the Dismal Swamp on
his way TO Albemare Sound.
The Mil boy of the Satisfactorily scfnc)
That Same Old Coon of '40-lhus:
(Iere the figure Of Coon, lying on b,s back)
The Virginia Coat of Arms reversed.
X a Drawing, =
ID representing the Wing majority -
- Of the -
u Fourteenth District n,
arranged as to give The q
II COONS Q
* the whole S,ate.i Q
10 &
Wig Editors
The Striped Pig from Massachusetts.
delegation Of the Wing Spins,ers of Lynn.
The Hon. Secretary Of S,ate-as he was seen on
the beach making chowder.
A delegation from the Massachusetts, Cod Association,
wh hooks and lines
We will wait and see how they progress, before VIC
fill IN the Gnrorramma III