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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-04
From The Bah. Patriot, March 3d.
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION

A meeting Of the Committee Of Rccep-
ton to the Wing National Convention OF
Nomination, was held last evening, 4.
Johnson 10 the chair, and J. G.. Proud act.
ing as Secretary.
Ga mnuon, the following gentlemen
were appointed for the purpose Of procur-
lng suitable place for The meeting of the
National Conventions: Messrs, B. Deford,
c. O'Donuell. f. D. Kemp, Il. ST. ] Steu.
art, Joho Patterson.
The following gentlemen were appoin.
ted Committee of Finance: Messrs.
George Brown. G. w. Lurman, W. II.
l.. c. Wright, TIueman Cross and W. F.
Murdoch.
On motion of Mr.. MuNRoE, the follow.
ing was adopted:
Whereas, II is desirable, in order that
suitab!e provision may be made for their
com ont and entertainment TO ASCERTAIN the
number and names Of the Delegates that
It is probable will be- in attendance at the
Wing National Conventionon, Its Of May
therefore.
Resolped, That tie Wing Editors
throughout tie Union be respectfully re-.
questtd to publish list OF The Delegates
appointed in their respective States to the
said Convention to nominate Wing Can
ddales for PRESIDENT and VICE PREsI.
DENT and that they be also requested to
forward a copy Of their respective papers
c ntarn ng the same, TO REvERDY JoHN
SON, f q Chairman Of the Committee OF
Reception, Baltic.
On motion, tie Committee adjourned,
subject to the call of the Chairman.
r. JOHNSON, Chairman.
J. q. PRouD, Secretary.
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BALTIMORE & Ono RAILROAD We
learn that the business on the Baltmore
and Ohio Railroad for the past and prescott
month, has been nearly or quite double
what it was during the corresponding
months las, year. 49, BaH Pat.
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"Tus cREpuLlrY or sELIFF," saysa well known
writer 81. sometimes as latsl as the other ex-
treme.'' Some people arc so afraid Of beirg de-
ceived thu, they viii not credit selt-evident truths.
W. lpo,y a Young man who was thoroughly cured
or ptles by tie use Of Jayas's Tome Vermifuge,
which he took under the supposition that il was a
medicine compounded by the family physician -
Had be known that il belonged TO that class Of pre-
parations commonly known as patent medicines.
he would not have touched it. Nay, in order to
exemplify that
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-04-04
He who's cured against his VIII,
Is Of the same opinion still,

he refused to acknowledge that the yermifuge had
relieved him Some time after, he was attacked
with dyspepsia, and his physician again administer
ed To him the same medicine. Again he got we'll
and then his candor got the better of bis prejudice
and he confessed the mstchess sanative properties
of that excellent remedy-Jayas's Tonic Vermi-
Jage.
Prepared only by DR.. Jayne. No. 90 South Third
81 PhiladeIphia and for sale by G. & c. w. Doll,
Martinsburg Va.
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SALE OF E.aLUaBLE PROPERTY.

r SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
In pursuance of an authority contained in the last
will aud testament Of J, H. Howell, deceased, said
will being of probat in the Orphans Court for the
county of Washington, in the District Of Columbia,
the undersigned executors therein named will offer
for sale, on Tuesday, the 4th of June next, at S
O'Clock, P. NJ, the following described property in
the city of Washington, viz:
lot of ground in square No. 1888, about So feet
front south street, commencing from the north
west Of street south and 10th street west,
and running with the line Of 10th street west 100
feet in depth together with the two twostory frame
buildings thereon.
This property is commodously and pleasantly sit
uated, fronting the public Mall and distant but few
minutes walk from the public Departments, the Cen
ire Market and the business part of the city. Each
house has brick basement above ground, and con-
tains eight excellent rooms.
Each lot of ground and house to be sold separately
Sale in front Of the premises.
Terms-$500 cash on each lot and house the ba-
lance with interest from day of SALE in three equal
payments at six, twelve, and eighteen months Such
title as has been vested in the executors will be
veyed to the purchasers and deed of trust taken to
secure the balance Of the purchase money.
A. P. SKINNER,
GABRIEL MORAN,
Executors.
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
mayl6-dts Auctioneer.
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A. HOUSE AND LOT 1T AUCTION
Will On Thursday, the 10th instant, at S O'Clock,
r M, shall sell, in front of the premises at pre-
sent occupied by James c. Mcclure, part Of lot No.
in square No AL, on 9th, between d and Streets
near the General Post Office, with the improvements,
which are good two story Frame House, containing
back to alley.
FERNS of Sale: One-fourth cash, the balance IN
SIX, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months, for
notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest. Sale
positive. The house can be examined any time pre-
vous to the sale. r. w. DYER & CO.,
mayl3-H t Auctoneers.
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THE IMPROVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE,
aPTS &c DE THE UNITED SI.ATES,

~, -, -. \, :,
A s set forth LUMINOSITY and al iength IN tne Ike,
IL, mort Of Hon. w. II. Ellsworth, Commissioner of
Patents, forms No. g of the Tribune's series 1t is
one of the most valuable and instructive documents
ever Published and should be in the hands OF every
man in the Union.
To the above work is also added valuable lrea-
tise on Raising Swine, and the pest me.hod OF at
tening Pork. with plan for building Styes. Also,
treatise Of great value, entitled GEOLOGY as con-
nected with Agriculture The price for the whole is
IS cents by The single copy-s for five copies
Just received and for sale at the stationery store OF
r. FAKNHAM,
mayl3 Corner Of 18th st. and fehn' avenue.
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VARIETY STORE.

D.. D. BOTELER having removed his store to next
door of E. Smmss wine store, on Pennsylvania ave.
nue. and second door from AZ street, calls the atten
ton Of his friends, and the public generally, TO his
stock Of staple and fancy articles, which consists in
part Of
Hardware and Cutlery
Crockery, Glass and China Ware
Brushes, Tin and Wood Ware
Baskets Basket Carriages and Cradles
Hollow Ware, &C., &C., sc.
With many other articles too numerous to mention in
an advertisement all Of which he pledges himself to
sell as low as they can be obtained in the District
ap30-lm
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FURNITURE, GROCERIES,. CROCKERY, AND
n GLASS WARE, Mt AUCTION.
YIN SATURDAY MORNING., 18th instant, at 8
o'clock will sell in front of my store large and
superior lot of new and secondhand Furniture, to-
gether with lot Of Groceries, China and Glass
Ware, viz:
Mahogany Sofas, Sideboards, Ottomans & Lounges
Toilet and plain Bureaus mahogany Wash Stands
High and low post Maple and Poplar Bedsteads
Mahogany French Bedsteads, best Hair Mattresses
Brass and wood work 8-day and 80 hour Clocks
Feather Beds, and Bedding, Shuck Mattresses
Mahogany Rocking and Parour Chairs
Cane and wood seat Chairs, Rocking ditto
Tenders, Andirons, Shoyels and longs, Carpets
Looking Glasses, Toilet Tables, Sc, &c., with
general assortment Of Kitchen Furniture.
Granite China Dinner and Tea Sets
French China Dinner and Tea sets
Tumblers, cut and pressed; cut glass Fruit Bowls
Also--l0 bags Roasted Coffee, 6 chests Tea, and
boxes Tobacco
Also--6 good Guns. VIM. MARSHALL,
| mayl5-dts Auctioneer.
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MUSIC MUSIC N

e yNUsIct JWUSICif
" Or The PIANO FORTE. GUITAR. HARP,
FLUTE. AND VIOLIN.-Ths subscriber having
been solicited by his numerous customers to keep on
sale an assortment of MUSIC has, within the last
SIX months, received very excellent collection, all
Of which has been carefully selected by of the
best judges and amateurs, who have aided him in
making up his selection other than the latest publ
cations. He will be in receipt Of NEW MUSIC
every few days. and will be happy to receive orders
from his customers for any music they may DESIRE
which will be promptly attended TO-
collection of 1900 pieces has this day been
received, which are offered at the usual prices.
GARRET ANDERSON.
IF- G. A. will receive in a few days an assort-
ment OF Music which will be sold at halfprice.
mayl4-lw
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Ia TEN DOLLARS fEW.aRD.

UUR store having been entered on Monday even
ing, between the hours of and 10 O'Clock, and a
number Of articles-among which are two silver
watches, one miniature and case, six plated sugar
tougs, several plated fob chains, with many rings and
pins Of no great value, one card OF pearl handled
knives with two and three blades, several Shirts
of which was linen suspenders, gloves, stocks, &c
taken from the window, we will give the above re-
ward for the conviction of the thief or thieves with
the recovery of any part Of the above goods
LEWIS s. HUNT,
mayl5 Penn. avenue, near lin street.
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IL Thomas Jefferson once said, after he had
been President Of the United States, " the habit of
has occasioned more injury to the public service, and
more trouble to me, than any other circumstance
which occurred in the internal concerns Of the coun-
try during my administration; and were to COM
mence my administration again, with the knowledge
question which l would ask, with regard to every
candidate for office, should be, is he-addicted to the
use Of Intoxicating drinks?"
Temperance Meetings this Thursday evening,
corner Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street, and on
Friday evening at Concert Hall. Members OF Con-
gress, and other jealous friends Of the cause, will
address the meeting. maybe
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, ny and extraordinary expenses or MI. Van Bu.
| ren's administration amounted TO $l40, 000. 600,
and Mr.. DUNCAN having set them down at
$ll0,000000, this discrepancy gave rise to some
controversy Mr.. s. fortified his statement by
an appeal 10 the documents of the Register Of
the Treasury.
The discussion was continued by Messrs.
HAMLIN, McCLERNARD, and others; the
objection to the bill was, that it would require the
extraordinary assembling of nearly hall the State
Legislatures.
The previous question was finally moved upon
the bill, but the House, when summoned to vote,
found itself without quorum.
A call of the House was moved, and ordered.
Here followed scene of confusion, which last
ed for more than an hour
166 members answered to their names.
The call of absentees were commenced.
The Sergeant at Arms brought in Messrs. John
B. Weller, John p Hale, and others.
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON was diligently sought
for by the Sergeant al. Arms for nearly an hour
and half, but could not be found, and was among
the last of the absentees to make his appearance
Excuses were received for absentees.
Mr.. CLlNGMAN moved that Mr.. Gave John
son should be excused, because he must have had
some good reason for being out.
Mr.. HOLMES moved to excuse him. because
by his absence he had shown the necessity of
some relaxation.
Mr.. JOHNSON was not excused, nor was any
one unless detained by sickness. M
A posse of absentees were arrested in the gall
ery by the Sergeant-at-Arms Some we're gone
to dinner, some one way and some another, and
some were enjoying race ional amusement.
motion to suspend further proceedings in the
call was finally made, and carried.
Another motion was made to reconsider.
| linn fhn kpnf 1v
closed, and the ms and outs were subject to great
Inconvenience
motion was made to adjourn, and the yeas
and nays were called, and stood yeas 81, nays go
The motion to reconsider the vote by which
the House had suspended further proceedings in
the call of members was withdrawn.
The previous question on the bill was Their
! seconded, and the yeas and nays were at length
called ON its passage, and the bill fixing the Tues
day after the LIST Monday in November as the
| day for choosing electors of President and Vice
President of the United States in all the States
| of the Union was passed by yeas l4l to nays 81
Mr.. DUNCAN moved a reconsideration, ane
called the previous question.
Mr.. SCHENCK wished to inquire whether
if the previous question were withdrawn, it woult
be in order for any member from Ohio to reply t
| the remarks that had been made about the Ohit
elections!
DR.. DUNCAN. ~ call the previous ques
| ton"
Well, said Mr.. S., suppose that's the en'
| of it.
The House refused to reconsider the vote. ant
adjourned.
! NOTE We should have stated in our repor
OF yesterday that the substitute for the Hous
bill which was submitted by Mr.. Jonee, Of Ten
nessee, and which was adopted, was the charte
submitted by the convention Of the 18th, 9th, an
a part Of the 5.h ward
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.NEW AND SPLENDID FRENCH PAPER
Y HANG INfIC

.VEV .71VU SFLEvVUIU TRENCH PHPER
g H.4yNGLNGS.
~. P. FRANKLIN has just received, per ship AL
bany, direct from France, most superb collection
of Paris Paper Hangings, of the most modern and
fashionable patterns and tints imported expressly to
order.
S. P. F. has also received IS cases of American
Paper Hangings, assorted qualities, from the most
approved manufactures in the country. A large
quantity of these papers comprising beautiful as
sortment, will be sold low Is cents per piece
This importation, in addition to his former as
sortment, renders his stock now more extensive
and complete than at any previous period. His pur.
chases all made for cash. and will be disposed
of as low as they possibly be bought at any Of
the Northern or Eastern markets.
By the same arrival was received large supply Of
splendid Fire Board Prints, Oriental Fancy, Hlstor
ical, and Picturesque Window Shades, of all sizes
and patterns. may8-eo7t
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ri NEW AND CHEAP DRY GOODS.

TT NEW AND CHEAP DRY GOODS.
i HE subscriber will open to-day large assort-
ment of new and cheap Dry Goods, among which
are
$50 pieces worsted Balzarnes, of the latest style
100 do cotton do beautiful colors and
patterns
$50 pieces handsome Lawns and French Muslins
100 do lace striped Lawns and Muslins
SO do coored and black Berege
20 do plain and striped black Bazarine
so do second mourning Balzarines and Lawns
$50 do handsome spring Calicoes)
100 do Cambria and Jaconet Muslns
50 do lace striped and plaid Cambrics
10 dozen handsome berege Shawls
go white Canton Grape Shawls ID
10 cartons silk, satin, and other fancy Shaws and
$50 dozen ladies Cotton Hose Hdkis
90 do white and black Silk Hose
100 pieces IRISH Linen warranted all linen
90 do Russia and Irish table Diapers
20 do heavy Huckaback Towelling
Is do l0-4 end l2-4 Linen Sheeting
general assortment Of goods for men and boys
wear, embracing every article required for spring
and summer wear.
Most Of the above goods having been purchased at
auction at great sacrifices, they will be offered at
from Is to 90 per cent less than former prices |
respectfully solicit call from my friends and the
public generally. r. c. WASHINGTON.
may l6- 3taw2wif
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DIED,
On the 10Th inst, WILLIAM ALOYSIUS, son
Of CHRIsropiER and ELIZABETH Gull, aged ii years
months and 20 days.

IL AMERICAN AssocIATIoN--An address will
be delivered at half past this evening, Thurs
day the 6th) at Apollo Hall, on the Means of Amer
lean Advancement The Marine Band is expected
to be in attendance and to perform the national airs
and other pieces. The military companies, and the
public generally, are invited to attend. Seats are
appropriated for the ladies'. Admittance free.
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A UC TON SALES.
SALES THIS DAY.


ON THIS EVENING, at early candl.l;oh, -
the store beneath Mrs Holmead's Boarding house.
situated between Sd and ~ streets, Pennsylysnis
avenue, we shall sell large and extensive assort
ment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Fancy Arti-
cles, &c. large assortment, too numerous to par
ticularize The sale Of this extensive and splendid
stock Of fresh goods will be continued every night
until disposed Of; il being branch of Northern
firm, and the person compelled to leave the city.
mayl0-tf LEWIS & HUNT. Auctioneers.
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DECKWlTH'S ANTI-DYSPEPTlC PILLS,
ID sale by .@h w. ELIOT co.
mayl-lm Corner OF + and l2th streets.
DOG LOST.

LOST, on the 30th April last, in the nelghborhood
Of Gadsby's Hotel, fine Newfoundland pup, about
five months old. He is of tawney orange color,
with white slip on the nose, four white feet, and
short hair He is remarkable dog for his size, and
answers to the name Of SCOTT. liberal reward
viii be given for his recovery. Apply at this office.
may9-Iw
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M NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
w have just received, per packets Alexandria
and Victory, from New York, a large and we'll
selected stock Of FAMILY GROCERIES, among
which are the following, viz:
SUGARS-Loaf, Pulverzed, Crushed, Lump, NJ
Orleans Porto Rico, Muscovado, Havana, Brown &C.
MOLASSES-Porto Rico, New Orleans, Sugar
house Syrup
TEAs-lmperial, Gunpowder, Old Hyson, Young
Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Pouchong, &c.-all well
selected.
COFFEE-Java, Angostura, Rio Cuba, Laguyra,
St. Domingo, and Burnt
SPlCES-Allspice, Mace, Cloves, Pepper, Ginger,
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, &c.
FRUlT-Figs, Rasins, Prunes, Citron Tama-
rinds, SIC.
Oll-Lamp, Sweet and Florence
CANDLES-Wax (colored), Mould, Sperm, Pa
tent Sperm, and Adamantne
SOAP-Wndsor, Castillo Palm, Almond, Brown
FlSH-Mackerel, Cod, Shad, Scotch and other
Herring, &c.
CIGARS-l5,OOO best Puerto Principe, and other
brands
MISCELLANEOUS Cheese, Lard, Hams, Salt
Macaroni, VerD,icelli, Pickles, Catsups, sc.
MATS-A great variety, made of grass, hemp
Sc, sc.
WOODWARD of all kinds.
Citizens, generally respectfully invited to give
us call at the corner of 7th and streets, opposite
the General Post Office.
mayl4-r FALES & GLOVER.
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GRAND SPARRING EXHIBITION,
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVEM-

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVEN
LJNGS, .M.aY Is s. l6.
AT NATIONAL HALL, on G street, in the rear
of Gadsby's hotel. Mr.. Perry will give his LAST
exhibition Of this manly art the above named
ing, when he will be assisted by the following pro-
fessional gentlemen
SETT, and ROSEE, Of New York.
The Indian delegation, composed of the celebrated
Seminole warriors. Wild Cat Alligator, Tuskenug-
gee, and Tiger TAIL now in the city, have been in
vted, and will be in attendance in full costume.
Tickets, on this occasion, SO cents. Doors open
at IA o'clock. mayli-3t
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LETTERS OF CUR7TUs TO THE PEOPLE OF
mt THE UNITED STATES,
NOS. 1,2,3 a., 5. Price vi per lOO-$5 per 1000.
Single copy, cents. For sale at FARNHAM'S,
and also at HAMPTON'S. Every true Wing is in
vited to purchase and circulate. They will be
tinued, weekly, until the Presidential election, if en-
couraged may7
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by WILLIAM MARSHALL

n FURNITURE, &c., at AUCTION
YIN THURSDAY MORNING., 18th instant, at
o'clock, will sell, in front of my store, good and
handsome assortment Of new and secondhand Fur
nture, viz mahogany Sofas, dining Tables, card and
breakfast do toilet and plain Bureaus, Sideboards,
Ottomans, high and low post maple and poplar Bed
steads mahogany rocking and parlor Chairs, brass
and wood work 8-day and 30-hour Clocks, Looking
Glasses, Carpets, Rods Wash Stands, Toilet Tables,
hair and shuck Mattresses, Beds, and Bedding with
variety of Kitchen Furniture.
Also-China and other Tea Sets, Dinner Sets.
Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Jars, Lamps, &c, &c.
mayl5-2t VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
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d JUST RECEIVED,
i Err PACKET DODGE, in addition to our former
stock, 8 hhds. Porto Rico, New Orleans, and Musco-
vado SUGAR. Also, prime lot of New York
FAMILY FLOUR. Citizens, generally, are respect
fully invited to give call, at the of and
7th streets, opposite General Post Office.
mavl3-tf FALES g. GLOVER.
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Nv TRAVELLERS AND GENTLEMEN

NV 1NsIV ILLCNO OIVVD UE.V 4 LI<JHEJV
Wv HO may meet with accidents to their clothing
by grease paint, tar, &c, may have become faded
in color and wish them restored to their pristine APP
pearance, when from the tailor's hand, ION few
hours notice. respectfully invited to send call
on the subscriber and examine his superior style Of
Coat Dressing and Dyeing, acknowledged by all, on
trial, to be the best extant Remember, his black
dyes never soil His motto is, No cure no pay
WIN. BELL, Dyer and Coat Dresser
South side Penn. avenue, near Al ST., Washington.
u.s. Established in Baltimore in the year 1921 ;
branch at Washington in 1924. mayl4-lw.
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NEW BOOKBLyNDERY.

wv LILLIAN Fl. NALLEY would respectfully in
form his friends and the public that he has opened
Bookbindery on Pennsylvania avenue, next DOOR to
B.ers's temperance Hotel. He would request those
who have books to bind to give him call, whore he
with him. DIP I7-6m
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fore the Union Literary and Debating Society on
Thursday evening" at u o'clock at the Session room
Of the Baptist Church, by Dr. Condict; after which
debate on the question before the society. The
public are invited maybe