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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
WILLIAM PENN on MARRIAGE.

Never marry but for love, but see that thou
lowest what is lovely. If love be not thy
chief motive, thou wilt soon grow weary of a
married state, and stray from thy promise to
search out pleasure in forbidden places They
that marry for money cannot have the true
satisfaction of marriage, requisite means be
ing wanting. o how sordid is man grown
Man, the noblest creature in the world As
a god on earth, and the image of film thai
made us thus to mistake earth for heaven
and worship gold for God
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
Love of Life.

How tepaciously man clings to life. Though
few and fleeing are his years, he forms
hemes snd makes engagements Just as il
! te were immortal. The older person grows,
the more strongly does he grasp at the shad
ow. A man climbing a tall tree takes fir
mer hold when near lis tops so does the aged
individual cling stronger TO life the nearer he
approaches its termination. lie is never rea
dy TO die, until he feels that he can no longer
remain. He then makes vntue of necessity
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
A Smart Woman.

"Ah mel" said old Mrs Doosenbury,
Charming is a great thing--l'vs often fe.t the
need of it, Why, would you believe it. Pm
now sixty-6ve years old, and don't know
the names Of but three months in the year--
and ihem's spring, fall and autumn. | larnt
'cm when was little 5i of gal"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
The DarelIing-H0tsse,

(builf Of brick) contains nine rooms, besides
Pantries, Carrots, &c., is handsomely finished,
and PRETTY situated, in an extensive grove OF
oaks.
In every respect, this property combines the
requirements Of comfortable residence, with
well improved and productive Farm, justly
considered one of the most valuable, of It's size
in Jefferson County. II is offered for sale up
on the most liberal terms, both as to price and
the time OF payment.
For further particulars, either apply to the
subscriber, personally on the premises, or by
letter, addressed to him, near Leetown, Jefier-
son County, Virginia.
PHILIP P. cambridge.
March 4, lS47-f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
OWMlSS SAIL
OF VALUABLE
BERKELEY LANDS.

DY the authority OF the decree Of Judge
ID Douglass, at the last Term Of his Court
in the case of Waite u.s. Moses T. Hunters
heirs, shall as Special Commissioner named
in the decree, offer for sale the following par
GELS Of the cred House Estate" lying a mile
or two north of Martinsburg:
LIST. That piece Of the Farm, on the West
side, cut off by the Railroad, which by recent
survey, is found 10 contain
Fifiy-Eight Acres.
I'd. The portion Of the farm which lies North
Of the Bath or Warm Spring Road, containing
121 ia Acres,
bounded by Peecher's and SmalPs lands and
the said road
3d. shall sell off Of the rest of the farm I'M
mediately South of tie said Bath road, as
much land as will raise the sum decreed TO me
plaintff-probably more than fifty acres WIN
be required which will make to the purchas-
or with the parcel l2i / acres, good sized
farm, well timbered and Of good quality.
(After the sale this Sd parcel will be laid off
by metes and bounds as the two first have al
ready been.)
The sale will take place on the lst day OF
August Court, august the 9th, lS47 } before
the Courthouse door in Martinsburg.
The Terms Of Sale, as prescribed by the de-
cree, are one third cash, and the residue in two
equal annual payments from the day of sale
the purchaser executing deeds of trust on the
premises to secure them.
The crops now growing are reserved and do
not go with the lands to the purchasers.
The purchasers can have possession, on com
plying with the terms of sale, at once, for the
purposes of cultivation, reServing TO the present
occupiers the rights 10 take off and save the
way-gong crops.
Twill exhibit 10 any one wishing to buy, the
platts of these parcels, on the day OF sale OK
before. AT least one third OF each parcel is III
timber.
D. II. CONRAD, sp. Com'r.
July s, l847.--5t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
N9SuIrieS.

9 DOZ. fresh Castor Oil IL do. do. God
. frey's Cordial; IL do. Bateman's Drops;
6 do. Scotch Snuff; gross Ess Lemon; !
do. do. Cinnamon; do. do. Peppermint
cheap by the doz 2 doz. fresh Olive Oil ;
Race and Ground Ginger; Rosin and Coun-
try Soaps--received and for sale low by
Aug'6 ]. M. YOUNG.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF A VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND
IN BERKELEY COUNTY y. .


IN pursuance of decree Of the circ,,;, G..
Il perior Court Of Law and Chancery sor ~, ~.
County of Berkeley, rendered on the "a -
October, 1876, in cause depending in sad
Court, in which Thomas Buck is plaintiff
and Susannah Csrper and Others, defendants.
the undersigned as Commissioners Of ihe
Court. will offer for sale before the door Of the
Court House of Berkeley County, on MONDAY
the 9Th day of August next. the following
property, VIZ: ONE HUNDRED AMI
O.SE .4CRES THREE RODS THEN
IY POLES OF LAND, living in Berke.
ley County, adjoining the lands Of Parke's
Heirs, and John Mckown, being a part Of the
trect Of land on which Mrs. Carper lives.
"A L s o, -
The life estate Of the said Mrs. Garner in
FIFTY ACRES, THREE RODS, fYIJR.
TY PER CHES OF LAND, adjoining the
former tract.
The plats Of the said tracts are filed in SAID
Clerks Office with the papers Of said suit.
TERMS OF SALE.-One third cash. the
balance of the purchase money in equal in.
stalments of one and two years, with interest
from day OF sale--the purchaser giving bond
for the deferred payments, and securing the
same on the land
WILLIAM LUCAS, }c,.
WIN. G. WORTHINGTON, s ooiii .
June IL, lS47.-tds
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
The Credit System.

A beautiful girl, with pair of pouting lips.
stepped into store TO price pair Of mls.
GLOW much are they ~
"Why," says the gallant but impudent
clerk, lost in gazing upon her sparkling eyes
and ruby lips, ''yoa may have them for a
kiss ~
"Agreed!" said the young lady, pocketing
the gloves. and her eyes speaking small dag
gers. Agreed and as ! see you give cred
it here, charge it on your books, and collect il
the best way you can !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
3lS .4cres.

Of rhinestone land; about250 cleared, IN a good
state Of cultivation, and with abundant rescur-
ces for its further improvement, available al
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 number OF conveniently situated
Ponds, give it permanent supply Of water.
And the Shepherdstown Turnpike passing
within few hundred yards, renders the access
easy at all seasons, to 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, 1847-07-15
number Lottery--l6 Drawn Ballots.
= e. III II III f..

SS ,256 Prizes-amounting 10 $l44,5
Tickets $2s-Shares IN proportion.
Certificates of packages in the above viii
be issued and sold at the following rates:
rs whole TEXTS S3l &c quarters, 775
26 halves 1880 26 eighths, 3.S7
FLETCHER S, CO..
Baltimore, Md.
july l., lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

A young lady's life was recently saved by
her hustle A snake pursued her when over
sa;sa5 bar hns,la !, he mouth which IN,
stupid animal supposed to be par, Of herself
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

TTNHE undersigned, Trustees OF the Town
Il Of Martinsburg, (by authority Of an ac,
Of Assembly passed att last session. will sell
at public auction, in front of the Court House
in Martinsburg, on Monday the 9Th day Of m
gust neri, being Court day, that part Of Add
ton Street in the said Town of Martnsburg.
running west from Queen Street TO the line Of
C. J. Faulkner, Esq, being Go fee, wide by
500 feet in length, and also that part Of Mar
shall College Alley running from Church
Street TO Addition Street being 80 feet WIDE BY
400 feet in length They will be sold sepa
rately.
TERMS. half Of the purchase mo
ney in hand, and the balance IN u mon'ns
without interest, the purchaser giving oona
with good personal security for the deierreu
navrnant
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

q ,Sl4 Prizes--amounting to $94, 535
Tickets S2-Shares in proportion.
Certificates of packages in the above will
be issued and sold at the following rates:
25 whole tick'ts 5000 25 quarters, Y.4O
rs half tickets, l4.S0 rs eighths, $40
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

A wealthy former in Kentucky says, Il
would rather be taxed for the education Of the
boy, than the ignorance of the man. For one
or the other, am compelled to be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
Mould boards.

rs 3.Horse Nc Corsnick Mould Boards il
q in store and for sale by
May 20 X. S. PENDLEToN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
The Thrice-a-weck Nat. InteIl,gencer.

will also continue to be published, as hereto
fore, with this addition also to its value: that
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, 1847-07-15
The Daily National InteIligencer.

will continue to be published, as usual, at
Ten Dollars per year, with this addition to its
value 10 Subscribers that double sheet
eight pages of the present size, instead of
four) 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, 1847-07-15
PAINTS, OILS, & DYE-sTUFFs.

GPTS. Turpentne; Copal Varnish;
- Linseed Oil Japan Varnish;
White Lead ground in oil, No.
do. dry, No. /;
Venetian Red, No. Spanish Brown;
Yellow Oker; Terra de SIENNA
Turkey Umbra; Stone Oker;
Chinese Vermillon Carmine;
Alcahol; Sweet Oil
Black Oil Varnish; Venice Turpentine;
Winter Strained Sperm Oil--p,re /;
Spanish Whiting; Flotant Indigo, No. J.;
Prussian Blue; Ground & Chip Logwood;
Fustc; Red Sanders; Cam Wood;
Red Wood; Madder; Alum;
Copperas Extrac; Logwood;
Blue Vitriol Verdigris;
Red Lead; Litharge, sc. sc.
For sale by w. DORSEY, who has on hands
and keeps constantly, a general assortment OF
.Nedicines y Drugs,
WITH GOOD AssoRTMENr OF
YAN0E AiEHI0lhlsSS
all of which will be sold on fair terms, and TO
which the attention of the public is respectful
ly invited. April
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
WEEKLY
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.

HVHIS paper is about to be enlarged TO
Il 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 will be Two Dol.
lars; for the short Sessions One Dollar pei
copy.
A reduction of 20 per cent. Cor one-ffih Of
the full charge) will be made to any one who
shall order and pay for, at one time, five cop
les of the Weekly paper; and a like reduc-
ton of IS per cent. Tor one-fourth of the full
charge) TO any one who will order and pay
for at the same time ten or more copies.
No accounts being kept for this paper, it
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, 1847-07-15

30,3l6 Prizes. amounting to 1897 ,896
Tickets $l5-Shares in proportion.
We will issue certificates of packages at the
following rates
26 whole tickets $40 26 quar-. tickets 52l
20 halves los 26 eighths 26s
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

Where did you come from 2" said Wilkes
10 a beggar in the Isle Of Wright.
From the Devil"
"What is going on there?
"Much the same as here.
"What's that?"
The rich taken in aud the poor kept out
He who forgets the fountain from which he
drank, aud the tree under whose whose shade
he gambolled in the days of his youth, is a
stranger 10 the sweetest impressions Of the hu-
man heart.
lyon look rather fiat" as the teake,tle
SAD to the pancake.
VI would take thai as an insult" said the
pancake. ''f You have not bsen steamlns ii.
A hard-sheIed minister observed IN a late
sermon, that no one ever get religion IN a
great hustle Think Of this, ye sUsrLE ing
ladies'.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
Y ARIET Y.
TaoE LADIES stAcrwooD's sAoAuss.
BALLAD

BIZ LEIGH CLINE, ESQ
Or all the spots that heaven has best
The dearest place IL home;
'Tis there she ford keart loves 70 rest,
And never seeks 70 roam.
While love plays round the smiling hearth,
IT'S Heavens own bliss enjoy'd on earth.
OF all the joys that man can feel,
The purest sure are there;
While DER the heart affections steal,
Like balmy summer air,
His wife's caress--his chlldren's smile,
Unlike the world, are free from guile.
OF all the gifts bestowed to cheer
Mans pilgrin-path below,
The richest treasure resteth here,
Which they are blessed who know.
While love plays round the smiling hearth,
rTis Heavens own bliss enjoy'd on earth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15

At the commencement of this session, sx-
pecting that the debates would be very useful
and interesting, land 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 ofeither or both
We will be able TO furnish the back numbers
to all who subscribe before the 4th Of March
next BLAIR s. RIVES.
Washington, Jan. %, 1S47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
MARYLAND coN'D. LOTTERY.
Class 81, for lSf7.

To be drawn at Baltimore, Saturda,
July "a, 1917.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
Cotton Market.

NEw-OaLEANs, Feb. 20.-Our review OF
SATURDAY. night last left the cotton mark ct
with more buoyancy, and prices recover
ing a little from the extreme depression
early in the week. On Monday and Tues.
day, however, but few buyers came for
ward, and the sales scarcely reached 1000
bales, prices on the latter day beng deci-
dedly easier. Owing to the rumor of an
express being in town with news of de-
cline at Liverpool, but little was done on
Wednesday only 200 bales being packed
up, and Oh Thursday the telegraphic ac-
counts coming to hand, respecting the Llv-
erpoo market dull, transactions comprised
but 400 bales tending steadily downward.
Yesterday only 600 bales were sold at a
positive decline of &C., and to-day the fail
ure of the mail beyond Mobile, leaving us
still without the letters and circulars, has
confined the transactions to about 500
bales, making total for the week of 5 200
bales. Prices are down a &C., Tor nerlv
two cents from the highest points,) with
still declining tendency, and we VEN
ture upon the following quotations as APP
proximatlng to the real position of prices /:
liverpool C4assi feation-Louisiana and .Ws-
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
FROM VERA CRUZ,

The Steamer Med1ody which left Verl
Cruz on the LIST inst arrived at Havana,
brought news from Mexico, the substance
OF which we gather from the N. O. Com.
Times
The report of the assassination Of Santa
Anna was totally unfounded. He has an
army $4,000 strong, Of which it is said
one third are badly clad, and one half bad
" armed; the whole being so wretchedlv
led that they exhibit any thing but the APP
Pearance of men, inspired with fighting
Propensltes. Santa Anna requests to be
lett al the head of the army, and Gomez
farlas is still acting resident, but all an
pearances indicate another revolution.
and II IS believed that Santa Anna is play.
ing double game to make himself Die
lator. The law which was passed bv
Congress, authorizing the seizure of
Church property to the amount. of Sl5..
oeo,OOu for the prosecution Of the war.
has aroused the ire of the Clergy 10 de-
gree uneqnaIled in The history ofthe coun-
try. Their influence will be exerted on
The people, TO prevent dollar from being
obtained from that source, and thatthrough
this means revelation will be got up, and
an overthrow of the government will be
the result. Letters from Santa Anna
have been published declaring that he ap.
proves the decree, and declaring it to be
his intention, and that Of his army, to
carry At out. The latest news from San
ia Anna was, that he had gone with his
statt only, from San Louis to Tua. THIS
movement was ihoght TO be for the pur.
pose OF enabling the army, in his absence,
70 declare in his favor, as Dictator, so
mat It would seem TO be without his knowl.
eoge. Clear sighted politicians in Mexi.
co think that his race is nearly run, for
they say that his enemies will second the
movemen: for the purpose Of fastening
his sacrifice.
General de la Vega is in command al
Vera Cruz. The citizens expect an at.
tack both by land and sea. The expedi-
ton =. IS expected TO come by land from
iampico. Theyaniicipaae that this march
WIN be equiyalcntto a defeat Of their foes;
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Jackson, Miss, FEB q, ls47.S

Jackson, mss, REQ. y, lo4f.l
SIR On the 9th day of November last,
a Proclamation was issued, warning tres
passers on the State lands, that The law
would be enforced against them If theg
did not desist from their lawIess proceed
ings-I am panied to learn thatyno aIten-
ton is paid to that warning. The sub
Joined opinion Of the Atlorncy.General
will show those interested what the law
is on the subject, and will endcavor
deavor to enforce it to the letter. The
courts and district attorneys will doubt
less take care that the law is faithfully ex-
ecuted.
have appointed JOHN RAYBURN, Of the
county OF Pamela, and WIN. 2. BRIAN, OF
Bolivar, agents on the part of the State,
to supervise and protec: the timber on the
public lands-and give notice that re-
ward of one hundred dollars will be CIV
en- to whoever will prosecute TO CoNvIc :
TIoN, one or more of the persons engaged
in the business of cutting and carrying
away the timber from the State lands
and will give, moreover, one-fourth Of
all the timber seized in the hands of the
tresspasser, or twenty. five per cent. of the
net proceeds OF the sale thereof. The
above reward will be paid in every case
of conviction uulil further notice.
A. G.. BROWN.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
Oone mber 7SIerttou.
ANNOUNCING Candidates, $40 for State or
District, SIS for County Offices
payable IN adUance.l
CLERK OF PROBATE.

" Many of the friends of LEON:
TROUSDAhE, (now with the Army in Mexi-
co., announce him as a candidate for Clerk of
the Probate Court of Carroll county at the cUm-
ing election.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
o. We are authorized to announce
JOHN c. MCCARTHY as candidate for Clerk
of the Circuit Court at the ensuing election.
* We are authorized TO announce
RICHARD A. SEWARD as a candidate for
reelection to the Office of Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Carroll county at the next November
election.
OF We are authorized TO announce JOS,
]. GODS as a candidate for Clerk of the
Circuit Court Of Carroll county.
COUNTY TREASURER.
~ We are authorized 10 announce
Maj. JAMES MONEY as candidate for re-
election as County Treasurer at the November
election.
ASSESSOR OF TAXES.
(E.r We are authorized to announce
JOHN r. HALL, as candidate for As
SCISSOR of Taxes, at the ensuing election.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03


will b, ii several divisions
the am here. They say
and fl. lis bp by mIskeIoes
perien'. III; that il will ex-
water 6cnl:y in obtaining
them. ~ bprne along with
wha, ~ - he fever will finish
Tb,s' 5 has spared.
ra CrD, 10 run into Ve-
after d Eade; two of them
again cargoes, got out
peeled W efal more are exc
bark, Hort. A French
18th NJ 49, got in on the
from n, courier arrived
Anna news that Santa
Some rom San Luis. =
tiIIo,os,. Marching on Sal
roufes,y' ~ the capitol en-
coarie, =, |ea5 that city. This
of Main ,vs of the capture
cans s,y uand. The Next
some w., BerIcans, escorting
Ciudad Me prisoners near
Iadico5o. len. Minon. The
occurred ., says an affair had
Norle. ba,, near Passo del
and Anne, body Of Mexicans
Leon v,s at Gen. Ponce de
The Sta DIS meA defeated;
against ~, a has protested
churches money from the
protests ar Of Mexico also
law NJ, iaco, suslains the
and pea1' 90 with Mexico
O,ere,ar,.l 10 the law. la
cited againss were lhucn eA-
,,ross 80 nment and Con-
yerno, Of law. The Co.
decroo - :, osi has issued n
....-- e is directed by
forced Ioan a voluntary or
- r the use Of the
cd NI,r;s,s. Is been appoint-
,s;, atoms, with RAJ
H.;u Changes were
49, 10y 80 he high depart
'.' u "' nta Anna has
'o'''"0a 1ich he declares
that having e.. s.ad H. D.;
dency Of The ia 10. 800,
80 ,'.i a. her point, any
Po',''00' TO1. tMexicans are
Kept well lnNvate letters Of
'''e ,iu'''DI ~ y icupying their
owns Is he 25th ult.,
ooii'c"i' d ug,a IF the Amcri.
can ,0'ce a. a l.. lark Mayflow-
en- from h'cha IN $50 voluu-
teerS Oh ooaro' vanna on the
9th instant for " s;c;oes She
Was u leave III for the coast.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

A PATRIoT.-Judge Breckenridge, OF
Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA, ho by the way
is Wing, and was opposed to the annex
alton of Texas, has addressed letter to
the public, from which we extract the fol-.
lowing.
6 | feel for the honor of my country,
and hope for the success of her arms!-
Asrespects Mexico consider our course
just: Texas had a right to annex herself.
Mexico had insolenuy refused overtures
of peace. Having got into the difficulty
IN consequence of annexation, | do not
see how a war could be avoided by the
administration, without the surrender of
certain points which it could not surren.
der. 1t was bound to claim the Rio Grande
as the line; and at war, the amount due
for spoillations by Mexico must be secur.
ed by seqnestration of California, or other
territory, and indemnity must be Obtained
for the expenses OF the war;"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
FLORIDA AND GEORGIA. BoUNpARy

FLORIDA AND GEORGIA BoUNDARY.-
AT the last session of the Legislature Of
Florida, the Governor was empowered
and directed to employ counsel to try the
question of boundary between that State
aad. Georgia before the Supreme Court of
the Emitted States. This is a much more
sensible way of settling the dispute than
sending American citizens to cut each
others threats, as was done some wears
since 10y Ohio and Michigan, when sim
liar difficulty existed between them.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

NAvAL,-1t is said that Com. Kearnev
is now in Boston negotiating for the pur.
chase OF two schooners for the navy. Two
others have been bought in New York,
and Two more are to be added, each Of
which is to be armed with one OF Ayers
new guns, of the heaviest calibre.