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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

An Alabama editor makes apology for a
lack Of editorials because Sal his better half
has the SCISSORS The babies he says must
have shirts, and SAL he says, won't cut out
shirts with handsaw, no how
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH.

A pretty young woman. in tie steamer. who
sat on bundle on the deck. with her arms on
her husbands knees, became, like the rest OF
the party, very soon familiar with me. for as
they say, the surest way TO French heart
is by conciliating vanity. had made myself
a wonderful favoriie by taking refuge in the
second cabin, and this young woman seemed
happy to have TO tell me that she knew two
words OF English, which were taught her by
person who had lodged in their house.
These words were ''keese me =" They were
repeated by Ill present, and was requested
to tell their meaning. J laughed as put the
words "his me !" into plain French, and eve
~ one laughed heartily also. thought the
Young woman looked as if she would not re-
peat her stock Of English words in hurry
again.-.Niss B,albr's rides in the Ppenees.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

Beautiful is the love, and sweet the kiss Of
a sister; but when YOU havn'i sister handy,
Try cousin---ot any other LADY, if she is Young
and pretty--tsn't much difference
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
NEW SUPPLY.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.


II AM now receiving my Spring
l. supply Of Drugs, Medicines. Dye
NJ Stufs, Paints. Oils, Sc, with Fruit,
Candy, aud Fancy Goods. Among
- them will be found -
MEDICINES.
S,caim's Pa'sacea; Hottck's do; Sands Sdrsa-
pariQa; ,jayle's Erpectornpf listers BAL
sam Of Wild Cherry; Keerf's Rheumatic Pas
ter; Henry's Superior .hagnesia Salad Oh
for table use, SC. &c.
DvE-sTuFrs.
Ertract Log,eood; Clipped do; Ground do;
Ground Fustic do. Red,cood, do. Red
Sanders; do. Cam Wood; do .Nadder !;
Ftotant Indigo, Alum, Copperas; Coclineal,
Gal Nuts, &c. &c.
FRUIT. &C.
Candies I'LL assortment; Raisins, Figs. Primes,
Oranges, Lemons; Dried Citron, Almonds,
&c. Sc.
FANCY GOODS.
Silrer Framed .SpectacIcs; Steel DO, do; do.
Shaded do Green; Plated Framed d.;
Green Goggles; SiIrer Ihimblcs--solid silrer;
do. do. steel tops; do. do open end !;
do Finger Shields; Combs Of all sorts and
sizes; Hair Brushes-s,perrior assortment !;
Pen Kntres, from o. els. 10 81; Night Ia
pers; Soops-cake and bar; Peyimery-e
large assortment Silk Purses, Sc. SC.
PAINTS. OILS. &c.
White Lead IN Oil; do. do. Dry Litharge,
Red Lead, Sugar Led Linseed Oil, Spis.
Turpeniine; Chrome Green, Chrome Vel
low; Sperm Oil, Copal Varnish; Japan
Varnish, Black Varnish Yellow Oker,
Stone Oke. Venetian Red SPANISH Brown
Spanish Whiting; Silver Sand, OIL Vitriol,
Aqua Forts; Merialc Acid, Sc &C.,
all of which will be sold on fair terms by
". DORSEY,
May Is Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
etAll communications strictly confidential.

1o- Observation-Disclosures packages of
Tickets in any Lottery contain all the numbers
which are placed in the wheel on the day of
drawing, and gives to the holder ola certificate,
independent Of this advantage, the chance of
drawing The First Three Capitals in the
scheme The certificate records the colnbina-
ton numbers Of every ticket in the package,
and certainly offers every inducement TO clubs
or individuals 10 venture in this way.
When package realizes no more than the
small prizes, which it is compelled to draw
back, then the cost Of the certificate is lost to
the holder thereof.
July %, lS47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

Sam, why am lawyers like fishes 2
Il dose'nt NEEDLE wild dat subject at all
WHY, kase dey am fond OBJ debatel'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
The Weekly National WING,

one of the largest newspapers in the United
States, is made up from the columns of tie
Daily National Wing. and is published every
Saturday for the low price of two dollars
per annum, payable in advance A double
Sheet of eight pages will be given whenever
the press Of matter shall justify it.
The Memoirs of General Taylor, written
expressly for the National Wing, are in course
of publication. They commenced with the
second number--a large number of copies OF
which have been printed to supply calls for
back numbers. ua
CHARLES w. FENTON,
Proprietor Of National IVhig.
Washington, June IL, l647.-6m (S6)
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

M Jill Galstin property, which has bee n
renovated and in which many
valuable improvements have been made. -
The location of those two buildings, and
the easy access from them TO the LADIES'
as well as the Genteman's Baths. render
these decidedly preferable TO any other
establishment in the town. and more especi-
ally for invalids, each house opening into the
Bath Square, and within so to 100 feet Of the
main drinking Spring and Baths.
The Public may rest assured that the COM
fort of our guests will receive our never-tir-
ing efforts, and 10 those who are acquainted
with us, will we trust, be sufficient guarantee
TO receive a continuance Of their patronage.
Hancock Depot on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, is the stopping point for this place
distance only two miles, over newly grad
ed road.
We have engaged the services of a first rate
line of Coaches, with careful drivers and good
Horses, who will carry them over the road
with care and safety.
Bedford Water, fresh from the Springs for
the accommodation OF their Boarders.
A Band Of good Music is engaged for the
season.
All communications TO the subscribers will
be promptly attended TO.
July ], lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
ME INIIEIN & %.
No. 3 Franklin buildings, baltimore, Nd

GJ-SPECIAL NOTICE.-THE FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLAR SMALL FRY
LOTTERIES. Our customers will please
take notice that one OF the above Lotteries will
be drawn henceforth on EVERY SATUR-
DAY in each week. Tickets ST., Halves SO
cents, Quarters % cents. Packages on cer,i-
ficate will be sold at the following rates: Reg
ular Package of wholes SID, regular package
of halves 81, regular package quarters So, so
The purchase Of packages in these lotteries is
decidedly the best mode Of venture, as il gives
to the holder of certificate every number in
the lottery and the chance of drawing the
FOUR HIGHEST PRIZES.
lp-For single tickets and packages in any of
the above lotteries, address
JAMES FLETCHER & CO.,
Baltimore, Nd
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
JEFFERSON FARM
FOR ,S.4LE.
TENIIE subscriber offers at private sale. the
u FARM upon which he resides, contain
inu
BIS sHcT'RS.

OF limestone land; about $50 cleared, IN good
state of cultivation, and with abundant resour-
ces for its further improvement, available at
very little expense. The greater part Of the
Woodland (about 20 Acres) is enclosed for
pasturage
The Opequon Creek upon its Western Dor
der) and a number OF conveniently situated
Ponds, give it permanent supply Of water.
And the Shepherdstown Turnpike passing
within a few hundred yards, renders the access
easy, at all seasons, 10 the Villages, Mills, Rail
Road Depots, etc., in the vicinity.
The Improvements have, all, been recently
erected, and are ample for the accommodation
Of large family both white and black, and
for the various uses of the farm.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
FOR III A RV T. S r..
PAY YOUR TAXES.

HVHE citizen. OF Berkeley County are res
Il pectfully notified that the taxes Tor lne
year iS47, are now due. All persons know
ing themselves Indebted will please come lor,
ward and settle; all persons oweing taxes iVi
1876, are hereby notified that longer lnaul.
gence cannot be given, and unless payment
be made forthwith they must PIT up win Tue
consequences. c. t. COMEGIS,
]. VAN DOREN. ~
Deputies foy Benz. Csmegys, Sht. d. u
July 20, lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

A LADY OrFicER.-Jean Paul says that n
lady officer, if she wanted to give the word
halt to her troops, would do it somewhat in
this wise--'You soldiers, all Of you. now
mind, order you, as soon as have finished
speaking, to stand still, every one Of you, on
the spot, where YOU happen to be; don't you
hear me halt | say all you!'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
I'd. PAINE q Go. Managers,
SPLENDID SCHEME !!

1896 Prizes amounting to $9l2,9l2.
Whole Tickets $l6-Halves $s-Quarters ST..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

A little girl walking in the Cementerv Of
Fere la Chase, at Paris. and reading one after
another the praises, upon The tombs Of those
who slept beneath suddenly exclaimed-"I
wonder where they bury all the sinners 2"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

The Editor Of the Ohio Culnyator is becom
ing quite poeueal Hear him.
I'VE never loved charming crittar.
But some one else was sure 10 OF, herr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

in which every other tcke, is prize in pack
age, and no three numberticket worth less than
500 Dollars! In this grand scheme Packages
of26 Whole Tickets that cost S4l6, FLETCH-
FIR s. co. will sell on certificate for only
1924 for 20 Halves, Sll2; Quarters, $56;-
Eighths, 1913. To secure the Capitals, address
soon the all fortunate
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

Til Thrice-a-week Nat. Intelligencer.
will also continue to be published, as hereto
fore, with this addition also to its value thai
a double sheet will be thrown off. probably as
often as once week during the Session Of
Congress, and at other times occasionally,
whenever the press Of matter shall, as stated
in regard TO the Daily paper, justify the Pub
fishers in mourning that additional expense.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

81 am broken man." exclaimed poet.
80 | think, y was the answer, Tor have
seen your pieces.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
BERKELEY SPRINGS, VA.

DE- MY Ella SPR1NGS, v ~.
SINCE THE LAST SEASON the I'M
- designed has brough, into use sixteen ad-
uonal chambers, and finished and put in COM
plete order his entire establishment which
will now accommodate $50 persons.
AbxA Hishouse sarrangedn suites, ex-
EssM, pressIy with a reference to the con-
lislE3 venent accommodation of families,
ea&sfs~~ and in It's offices and appointments
will be found TO possess degree of comfort
surpassed by no Hotel in the country.
No water is o. more general efficacy and
but fewp places offer greater attraction topersons
seeking either health or pleasure.
Visitors will find, for the present, ample
REORGANIZATION from the Hancock station
on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, and
from Sir Johns Ia point "a miles only from
Bath about 20th July, when it is expected
that graded road now being constructed will
be completed.
JOHN STROTHER.
n. B.-Bedford Water, fresh from the
Spring, is always kept for vslters.
Bath, Morgan Co., Va, July s. ls47-6w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19

AT the commencement of this session, ex
peciing that the debates would be very useful
and interesting, (and they have come up TO
our expectations, we printed several thousand
surplus copies of both the Congressional Globe
and Appendix, for the purpose of supplying
all persons who might subscribe during the
session with complete copies OF either or both.
We will be able 10 furnish the back numbers
to all who subscribe before the 4th Of March
next BLAIR & RIVES.
Washiagton, Jan. Is, l647.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
FLETCHER 4. co.

Again have the pleasure of laying before
heir numerous correspondents the above
aTIfYrMnn1fe nrsrxrmnri
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
WEEKLY
NATIONAL INTELlIGENCER.

HVEIIS paper is about TO be enlarged to
L. twice its present size, and will then con-
sist of eight folio pages, instead of four, as
now and heretofore.
This enlargement will begin with the first
number issued after the end Of the month Of
June.
The subscription to the paper per year will
be, after the first day Of July ensuing, Three
Dollars per annum being an advance as
will be perceived, less by one-half than the
increase of cost Of publication caused by the
enlargement.
For the long Sessions of Congress (avera-
ging eight months) the price viii be Two Dol
lars; for the short Sessions One Dollar pei
copy.
A reduction Of 20 per cent. Cor one-fifih Of
the full charge) will be made 10 any one who
shall order and pay for, at one time, five cop
les of the Weekly paper; and like ,reduc-
ton of IS per cent Cor one-fourth Of the full
cnarge) 10 any one who will order and pay
for at the same time ten or more copies.
No accounts being kept for this paper, i
will not be forwarded to any one unless paid
for in advance, nor sent any longer than the
time for which it is so paid for.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
THz EVENING STAR.

IAI EVENING STAA.
Star Of tho aiigels---star Of love
Through the warm twilight sky
Thou shinest, from the fields above,
Blessing the Watchers eye;
Instilling the magnetic hues
Inefabc, which interfnse
With aspiration high
High DER the earth, the scene, the time
To thee, and to the spirits cline.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
" a z I u II Z Q
mATERwAx. KINDNESS.
Ri sHs. Al. wELBY.

My heart grew softer, az gazed upon,
That youthful mother, az she soothed 70 rest
With low song, her lov d and cherish d one
The bud Of promise on her gentle breast
For lis sight that angel once above
May stoop 10 gaze on, from their bowers d bliss
When innocence. upon the breast Of Love,
Is Graded, IN a sinful world ike this.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
The Daily National IntelIigencer.

will continue 10 be published, as usual, at
Ten Dollars per year, with this addition to its
value 10 Subscribers: that double shee,
(eight pages of the present size, instead Of
iour) will be thrown off whenever the press
Of Public Documents. Proceedings and De
bates in Congress, or of Advertisements, shall
require it,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
P.4UYLLEOJ' HOTEL,

E~xN occupied for the. last few years
sN::!6 by Col. STROLLER, Ikno,cn as the
M iei Gustin property, which has bee n
Slxs1S ~ rennyated and In which many
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
Fishing Tackle.

A GOOD assortment of kirby's genuine
IN Fishing Hooks; The Virginia Bend
genuine Fishing Hooks, with general assort-
ment of all other common kinds; Sea Grass
Fishing Lines common Thread and Cotton
Lines, with or without Corks; Fish Rods
some of a superior sort, &C.. all of which are
for sale by VIM. DORSEY.
July s, 1917.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-19
a MOTHERS LOVE.

a MOTHER'S LOVE.
NJ MRS. NORTON.
Sweet is the image Of the broodng dove
fioy as heaven d Mothers love
The love Of many prayers, and many teara,
Which changes not with dim declining years
The only love which on this teemfng eaSth,
ASKS 10 return for passions hayward birth
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-16
RAIL ROAD WESTWARD.

There IS charter. aaei very favorable enc
unleI which railroad can be constructed
from Wheeling TO Newark Licking county
Ohio. II our citizens sufficiently appreciate
the importance OF thar connection they will
at once turn thsir eyes from he eastward ia
that direction and look 10 II until the con.
neelion j. formed Whether the Baltimore
and ONO rail road Is constructed or not. the
stock winch will open TO the OHIO river some
OF the richest counties IN The STATE and con-
l'cct with ali the rail rolls in Ohio cannot
fail to be good stoek !, is bat 100 mites
aui ovei the most iavotabIe country. W
should be glad to hear some definite expires
s'oa OF opinion upon Tie subject both berc
and along TIC loate " heFc are the sur.
seEs, e..
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-16
From t6s National h,sHistaetr
{p0RT4NT CORRESP0NDENCE

The following important correspondence
between Nj Senator Benton ana ihe Prest-
5eal Of }he United States having become
public In the course OF Yesterday. we are en-
ah.e5 Ia present i te our readers.
Litter from Mr.. Benton 10 tho President
WAsHINoToY. March 6, 1877.
SIR. Without waiting Tor the formality Of
seiHg presented with the commission Of Ma
ior General in the army Of the United States,
j think Il right to inform YOU al once that nv
acceptance or refusal Of that high appoint
ment viii depend entirely upon public and
national considerations, OF which yeu, your
set, wta b. the Judge. Personally, | can
have uQ wish Zoe thjs office but if YOU be-
lete that ! can he Of service to the county,
am willing TO iorego all private considera-
tIons-separate myself from my family, under
painful circumstances resign my place in
HE Senate, which is SO dear 70 me-and pro-
ceed Immediately to the theatre Of wal My
only stipulation would be for the powers
witch deem necessary 10 success; and these
would be both military and diplomatie-th
command OF the army. and authority 10 sign
prellninafies OF peace based upon terms pre-
lousy approved BY YOU.
beg YOU to believe, sir, that nothing self
ISL or personal dictates this proposed stipula-
ion. There Is ne such thing in it. 1t pro-
ceeds from a thorough conviction that, with
d subordinate command, could do no good
in the amy OF The contrary, that my pre-.
seHee there would be improper and mischief
Gus; for / am known, hem my public spec
ches, 10 disappfoye the plans both Of the late
and OF The present communicable defen=
slfe policy OF one and the San Juan of Ulioa
attack OF the other. and this being known.
my presence would operate as an implied
eensure on the tYo generals, and might make
me, IN spite OF myself. The nucleus OF discau-
tent and f1snbofdinafion The command Of
the araY, therefore is the only military 20
stion which could held u H.
Authority to conclude peace. orat least
to sign the preliminaries Of peace. ! deem
hlghlY essential To success, as II would enable
the commaHdef-la-chiot TO lake instant adj
vantage OF all passing events, military or po-
itiral. 70 close the war
Furnished with these powers. am willing
10 make the sacrifices. and 10 incur The res
possibilities OF this high command but |
leave II 10 Yen, sir, Tor yaur tree and final de-
els IN. considering Il as HationaI question.
and new one, ON which there is no commit-
ment, on either side, N anything that has pas.
sod
Whatever NAV be the decision. nv thanks
and gratitude viii not BE- the less To You for
Your unsolicited nomination oil me to this high
appointment. nar TO the Senate for lis instant
and unanimous confirmation of il. not 10 ihc
House OF Representatives tor its three times
virtual election OF me 10 be the comnandcT-ia
cRet OF The army IA Mexieo.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-16

4 r'eetinz of tine citizen, Of Biehmoni has
dsiefniuea Ia glvs r6rnPHneffars i8aaf
u 'ht fEisidH8tl--f8 Hase & s.H#ta=5#aa =
aal 20 tdbm.nate the CITY. fn eHnSe aeuee OF
the triumph OF the Cana Be-. Rla3moll has
sbuni5a. reason g -e1ales-h4t, Ne saaHis-
sion. We doJ3t t9a COOL taste o. Tossing 'Hs
members q ths Les-.8fua Is Gus means O.
maui estiHs fav lHe n4auH could no.
consistently, Is. gHt al imitation T. Be pres
ent a al eHteHfai zau=ut gIeauia Heuaf 81 The
passage Of FL. Ha.th thay Aat opposed
whilst l4ass alIt fute1. fol the a8eas ne would
not care 10 nave thtIr motives brought 3nto
question bY receiving pubic testimonials o.
sppr0ballaH-n1t irem heir constituents. h8t
from the ctiseus Of Gle metropolis w
sre WY far from thinking fhs Canal q msrfN
local b5aeiit-bgt we wish ,o see the begisla-
tur5 Tree alike from She suspicion OF iug ia
tlmldlted BY the dispiea,ure. or aIared rs the
Establishments el the cIliseHs oil lhe meifopp.
Iis.-Lygctbprgh li7gfHtar.
We do aot think he NiTginisn need appre-
bend any thing from.the Establishments OF the
citizens Of Richmond toward. he Legislature
Though hosPitable people as al TIE word
knows, there Is no capital within oar know
ledge where less elioriis made to influence the
action of members, aud no body Of men less
likely to b. influenced b ans out eff door et-
forts than the present Legislature Of Virginia.
We will cite one q TIVE facts 10 prove de
trnth Of the remark.
The appropriation made is certainly very
important 10 Richmond, and vet, having good
opportunities Of knowing, we confidently az
seEt that for two weeks at least previous to
the passage OF that bill there was nothing said
sboutit by citizens OF Richmond TO members
Of the Legislature. We were IN the hall Of
the house when the test vote was taken, and
our recollection is that there was not one ct
zen OF Richmond present IN the house besides
the reporters and officers.
The question pending previous 10 thai was
that OF the right Of way for the Baltimore and
Ohio rail road question 50 important to
that city, Thai we heard intelligent and veal
thy men there say that they would consider
their real estate in the CITY not more than
haltas valuable il The bjIi passed as they would
were Il defeated, and vet none Of them lifted
finger towards Us defeat. & three of The ei.
" papers were openly ont III favor Of The
night OF way.
With these 1aets. added 10 tbe more .npor-
tant one that the James River and kanawha
Improvements tie work OF tue STATE, We
think The eitizens Of Richmond eau give a
dinner to the members without, iran of gen.
eral accusation Of corruption or an attempt
thefest
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-16
THE WESTERN MIL.

We find III he Zlnesriile Aurora a bitter
trade sgeinsl HE Western Mail contractors
from this city. which is equally ungentIemsn-
y and unjust. Il may BE- thatthe sad editor
gets his oysters al Nevitts" more resalsdy
ihan he does his mail. bu. If 50 II Is because
he PAYS more attention to the oysters than
the news. The agenlof the Ono Sage Co.
takes every bag from this office for The wesl
whenever The stage starts. aud they are we full
iy believe carried through to their destination.
al there isnot ia the Union better teams and
coaches or more careful agents and drivers
than are to be found ia that company TIE
puhiictoo well appreciate the Iabors and m
riyalIed arrangements Of this company 20
TeIml' the barking Of fee 10 aaes lhsot.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-16
HOUSE nFnEIEG ArES

"Wednesday, March l0Ih. lSi4.
4 communication was received from the
SENATE stating that they had passed number
OF elisi WITH Various amendments. The Il.
Inendmenls were coucurred IN by The House.
On melton OF Mr. Stovail, Resolved by the
General Assembly Of Virginia. That the F,.
ecutive be aud he is hereby authorized 10 is,u,
commissions TO the officers Of COMPANY OF
cavalry IN The TIA Regiment, il the county
oil Halifax upon certificates oil their election
as such
On motion Of Mr. Carson, Resolved. Tina,
,esye be gwen 10 bring in a bill to authorize
James CastIeman to build bridge across ~,
Shenandoah riyef. al or near his Ferry known
a Sneakers Ferry, in Clark county.
ENGR0SSED BILLS.
4 bltl 10 increase the annuity to the Virgin
Ia institution for the education of The Deaf
and Dumb and OF he Blind. and for Other
purposes. Passed, ayes II, noes %. with
TIE following ryder, offered by Mr. ShelIty
- Provided, howevef that the five thaus-
and dollars, par. OF the said annuity. shall
exclusively be paid out OF the Treasury Of
The commonwealth"
niiI concerning franklin Tavener. Passed
\ blileoneening Thomas Brown sad James