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NAVAL.

The U. S. store ship Southampton, It. Cong
lhnrhurn hound 10 the Pacific, dropped down ON
Tuesday, to The anchorage off the Naval Hospital
to sail the first fair wind
The U. 5. store ship Relief. Lit. Oscar Bulns,
commanding. sailed from Pensacola on Wednes
day week. Join the squadron in the Gulf, leaving
M vessels ui war in port
The repairs of the q. S. brig Perry. some time
in progress at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. are
nearly completed. as well as her spars and riooino
The general appearance she represents below and
aloit. is said TO reflect credit upon ,hose having
charge of the repairs.
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MORE NEW BOOKS

Messrs. fIodges s. Co.. have laid upon our
table another lot al Books from the Press of The
Harpers. New York. Among them are the fol-
lowing:
"rhe Philosophy If Magic. Prodiges and
Apparent, Miracles; from the French Of Eusebe
Salverte with notes illustrative. explanatory, and
critical, by Anthony Todd Thompson.'-2 vols
1.-The Lives of Vasro Nunez de Balboa, the
discoverer the Pacific Ocean fernando Cortz.
the conqueror of Mexico and Francisco Pizarro,
the cnnqueror of Peru"
. Rambles about the country'-by Mrs f.. F
lLlet
M. IL of the - Pictorial History of England.
Nos. ISL 1872 of" Harpers Illuminated and H.
Illustrated Shakespeare"
" Daniel Dennison. and the Cumberland states
man, by the late Mrs. Holland
" The Battle Of Life. Live Story, by
Charles Dickens
As the " illustrated Shakespeare" is now near
ly completed. we would remind those subscribers
who wish their volumes hound in an elegant and
fled On application at the Bookstore of Messrs
Hodges s. CO., where specimens of the binding
may be seen.
We have also received. No of :" Chambers
Cyclop9dia of Engllsh Literature: n selection of
the choicest productions of English Authors. from
The earliest To the present time. connected by
Critical and Biographical History elegantly il.
Illustrated, from the press of Messrs. Gould.
Kendall 8, Lincoln, Boston
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ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC.
from Meeting in The City of Wastingion
for the relief of Ireland


Fellow CGrIzENs-An awful crisis has ar
rived in Ireland That which the failure Of crops
in that cnnntry has for time led ne 10 an
prehend rs no longer matter of prophecy or can.
lecture 1t ~ terrible reality. The hand of fam
inc is already sweeping down hundreds in ireland
and If not arrested. threatens wider destruction
The worst Is not yet come. Nine montha must
pass over that country befre another crop can
come To ts relief Ireland is bot enterioo upoo
her snftrngs only the first cries Of her dis,re,s
are as yet heard unless charity from without shall
inierpose foT her rescue.
II is really a for the sympathy Of nations
for the sympathy Of the whole Christian world
The calamity is The calamity Of nation Pri-
vae charity may relieve private needs but from
that gulf Of horrors which famine is opening in
Ireland, only national buuniy can avail to bring
deliverence But from whence shall il come
Unparalleled distress in France, from flood and
famine. engages the attention of her people The
north Of Europe is suffering extensively from the
f7'lure Of the ppato crop. In Scotland are desii.
iu,e thousands To he provided Tor. England, with
her own immense burdens Of taxation for the puur.
is vet doing what she can; hut STILL with all that
her government and people do. in her III faIed
sister island, victims. by ffles in week are
dropping into the jaws Of famine. Let America
come To her rescue. We owe her much. Her
strong arm. NOW paraIyzpd and btuken, has heIDpd
To build up our strength and advance our national
growth, culture. and comfort. She is part Of
father land. Her children are with ns and of
MS. They our brethren that cry to ns for
help. Let America boar and help Let rs not
fail Of the opportunity To bind together these
Kindred nations in new and hnlier bonds of sym.
polhy.
Let generous people, we say. come to the
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
Refat,re To The prosecution IF The War. Organ
'sniion If pot"nteers, Revenue, &c.
To HE SennLe nnh Hnnae of

Re'at,re 10 The prosecution IF The War. Organ
'znf'on ~ potnntrers, Revenue, &c
To The Senate and House of
Representatives IF The United States:
Congress. by the act of the 9th Of Nav last.
declared that. "by the act of the Republic of
Mexico" state ut war exists between that gov
eminent and the United States;" and far the
purpose of enabling the government Of the United
States To prosecute said war To speedy and sue
cessfnl iermnation," authority was vested in the
President to employ the "naval and military
forces of the United States"
u has been my unalterable pnr pose, since the
commencement of hostilitins of Mexico. and the
declaration ot the existence of war by Congress,
10 prosecute The war in which the country was
nnaVo'dabIy involved with the utmost energy,
with view 10 its speedy and successful tern,i
nation by an honorable peace.
Accordingly. all the operations of our naval
and military forces have been directed with This
view. While The sword has been hell in one
hand' ana our military movements pressed for
ward Ihto The enemy's c0untry, and its coasts
invested by nur Navy. the tender Of an honorable
peace has been constantly presented TO Mexico
in the other
Hiherto' the overtUres Of peace which have
been made. by this government have not been ac-
cepted by Mexico With view 10 avoid pro-
tTacted war, which hesiiancy and DELAY ON our
part would be so well calculated To produce. 7
informed you. in my annual message Of the Stb
December last, that the war would continue ro
he prosecuted with vgor as the best means of
securing peace" and recommended In yonr eatlv
and favorable consideration the measures PROMISED
by The Secretary Of War in his report accompa
nyius hat message
In my message Of the 4lh of January. those
and other measures, deemed To- he essential 10 The
speedy and successful termination" of The war
and the attainment Of just and honorable pesce
were recommended to your early and favorable
consd ratnn.
The worst state Of things which could exist in
war with such power as Mexico. would be
course of indecision and inactivity on onr part.
Being charged by the constitution and the laws
WIN The conduct Of the war. I have availed my
sell OF all The means at my command to prosec ute
1t with energy and vigor.
The act - Ia raise for limited time an add.
iInn' military force. and for other purpo,es." and
which authorizes the raising of ten additional
regiments to the regular army. to serve during
me war, and 10 be dlsbandfd al it's termination
which was presented To me on the lth instant.
and approved on that day, will constitute an i'm
P"fiani part Of our military force. These repi-
men's viii be raised and moved to the seat of
war with the least practical delay
u VIII be perceived that this act makes no pro
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THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN LII.
ERARy MESSENGER

We have received from the AGENT Mr. Nor
thng"n. the February number of this periodical
aud find 1t as usual filed with variety Of val
liable and interesting articles. both in poetry and
prose Among them, are the three first chapters
Of the Introduction tn the History uf the Colony
and ancient Dominion of Virginia. by Charles
Campbell; with he PREDATORY remarks Of the
editor
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For the New Era.

Mr.. Editor :-Wil you he so good as 10 call
the aitention of the Sergeant or county sealer If
weights and measures To the condition of the mar
ket scales. as have some little reason TO suspect
they are not as they should he. find tina, some
articles overrun and others fall short in weight,
Whether The fault is in the scales or the weioher
think you would confer favor by callino the
attention of the proper authorities to The subject.
A CITIZEN
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RELIEF FOR IRELAND BY I. o. o. F.-The
Odd Fellows of New York are about charierinp
q vessel and sending it to Irelaod, freighted with
food
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WELL DoNE-The New York Board If Bro
kers on Saturday morning appropriated $1,000 for
the relief Of the sUffprers in Iceland.
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The Rev. w. Fl. T. Barnes deserted the camp
at New Orleans, after drawing three months pay
in advance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
LAND0N FEMALE SEMINARY.

E1IlE eleventh session Of this Institution
u will open on Wednesday, September
Sth, witk full corps Of experienced aud skill
full teachers. The Rector has associated with
him. as Teacher in the Senior Department,
the Rev. JOSHUA PETERKIS. gentleman pc
cuhary qualified for the duties of his profeS-
sion. Prof. ENGELBREcHr will preside over
the Department Of Music and Botany In the
other Departments the Rector will be aided BY
three ladies Of much experience and eminence
in their profession.
The Institution is located in Frederick Co.
Md, in refined and moral neighborhood,
seven miles from Frederick City and thirty
four from Washington, enjoying the most val
liable advantages without any Of the fascina-
ting interruptions Of the City. The site is ell
evaied. afiordlDg a most extensive view of
Mountain and picturesque landscape scenery,
and enjoying the most salubrious and invigo.
rating atmosphere. A line of daily stages
from Washington City westward, passing the
gate Of the Institution, and the Baltimore &
Ohio Rail Road within three miles. afford
ready and speedy means of access.
The course OF study is extensive and the in
strucuon thorough. The discipline is mild
and parental, and every effort is used to rem
der the Institution as much like well regua-
ted Christian Home, as possible; where the
pupils, as daughters, may be intellectually
qualified for their responsible station in socie-
y. The buildings are new and extensive, and
the grounds embracetwenty three acres, which
afford ample scope for exercise. In damp
weather two porches, each one hundred feet
long, on the South side, afford dry and plea
SAINT promenade
The Philosophical. and Chemical Apparatus
is new and extensive. Maps, Charts, and
Drawings are provided for Illustration in the
course of studies. In the Department of Bot
any, the pupils have access TO upwards Of five
thousand rare and beautiful specimens. A
well selected family library of fifteen hundred
volumes is open TO the young Ladies under
judicious restrictions. The organization and
character of this Institution commend il TO the
anxious parent, in search Of a Home School
for the daughter.
TERMS:
Board and thorough English Course per an. $50
Music, 500
Languages, each $50
Drawing and Painting, $50
For Circulars. containing full information,
address,
Rev. r. III. PHILLIPS, Rector,
Urbana. Frederick Co., Nd
Landon. September 2, le47--4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16

troops and levy en- niasse or the city Of Mex
leo, was engaged by five thousand men under
the brave Gen. WORTH, who, after an obsti-
nate battle Of long duration, a large part Of il
bayonet to bayonet, finally achieved com
pIe,e victory over the immense Mexican host,
which broke and fed, some into the city, and
large bodies elsewhere. The Mexican loss in
this desperate afternoon battle was FIVE thou.
sand killed and wounded and our loss was,
we grieye to say nearly thousand men.
There is no despatch from Gen. ScorT,
and, strange TO say, neither the letters Of Mr..
TRIsr Eor OF the officers who wrote mention a
single name ofthose who fell on our side.
The Mexican army was well supplied with
artillery and strongly posted. but il was all
captured. Neither their artillery, their num-
bers, nor their desperate resistance could with
stand the valor Of our troops, directed by the
able and skilful dispositions Of the brave and
veteran ScoTT, whose name IS associated with
so many well-fough, fields in the annals Of our
country.
After the Mexican commanders had taken
refuge in the city, they sued for suspension
Of hostIlines, as heretofore stated, and pIopo-
sed negotiation. Gen ScoTT acceded to the
proposition, and appointed GeDls. QuITMAS.
PERsIFER SMITH aud PIERCE Commissioners
to conduct the negotiations on our part. The
Mexican Generals also appointed Commits
sion, with Tx. President HERRERA at It's head,
and the Commissioners were TO meet on the
30th TO open the important business conhded
10 them.
Gen. Soorr remained encamped outside OF
the CITY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
BOTTOM LAND

on said tract, and the timber on il is of good
quality. 1t contains an abundance of lime
stone. and is supposed TO be very valuable for
its minerals-all in good repair. There are
three other tracts of land bordering on the
Conooway hill-one containing about 400
acres, one containing $50 acres, and one OF
100 acres. All of the above described tracts
are supposed to contain an abundance Of Iron
Ore, SC, and are well tmbered and of good
quality.
A tract of about $50 acres, purchased by
said Reynolds from Hunter This is mpro
we'd land, lying west of the saw-mill about Two
miles, on the road leading from the saw-mill
TO the mouth Of Fifteen mile Creek The i'm
provements are good dwelling house, barn,
&c.
One half of tract Of about $50 acres Of i'm
proved land, on the Potomac river. adjoining
the lands of Peter Light, Z. G.. Pendleton. and
George Cateu. The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad passes through this tract
Terms Of Sale.-One fourth cash. and the
balance in one, two, and three years, with in
terest from date. The deferred payments to
be secured by bonds and a deed of trust on
the land. Ii. BERRY, Trustee.
Sept. 9, IS47-7w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
VIRGINIA.:

IN the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Il Chancery, for Berkeley County July
Rules, lS47:
Joseph c. Wilson s. Howard II. Hopkins.
Merchants and partners trading under the
style and firm Of Wilson & opkins-PABs
AGAINST
The Maryland g. New z.ork Iron s. Coal
Company and Jonathan Pownell, Samuel
Suter, and others.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants, the MARYLAND & New
York Iron and Coal Company, not having
entered then appearance and given security
according TO the Act of Assembly and the
rules of this court, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that it is out of this Com
monwealth it is ordered, that the said deten-
dant do enter its appearance TO this suit on the
first day OF the next term, answer the bill Of
the plaintiff, and give security for performing
the decree and that a copy of this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper within
this county, and continued for two months
SUCCESSFULLY, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door of the Courthouse of the
said county. A Copy-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, C.
July 10, l647.-2m Hunter ATTY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16

Virginia
IN the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
II Chancery for Berkeley County July
Rules. lS47.
Charles Downs Plaintiff,
AGAINST
John w. Kisinger and James M. Newkirk,
Admr. Of Susan Kisinger, dee'd.-Dds.
IN CIIANCERY.
The defendant, John w. Kislnger, not
having entered his appearance and given ST.
curity. according 10 the act of assembly and
the rules Of this court, and 1T appearing by sat
isfactory evidence that he is out Of this Com
monwealth il is ordered, that the said deien-
dant do enter his appearance 10 this suit on
the first day OF the next term, answer the bill
Of the plaintiff, and give security for perform
ing the decree, and that copy Of this order
be forwith published in any newspaper with
in this county, and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof posted
al the front door of the Court House of the said
county. A Copy.-Feste.
JOHN STOTHER, C.
July Is. lS47-2m Faulkner, Atty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16

The Government received last night letters
from Mr. TRlsr and from officers the army
at Mexico TO the 2Sth ult These letters were
brought by the English courier to Vera Cruz,
and from New Orleans were forwarded by ex-
press to Montgomery, Alabama, and thence
came by the regular mail. They confirm the
previous advlces ofeyents mp TO Gen. ScoTr's
arrival before the walls Of Mexico. the suspen-
son OF hos,lilles, &c; but ale lull Of interest
from the accounts which they give of the bat
Ties which bad been fought
We learn, generally, that the last battle Gin.
deed The only one Of consequence after Gen.
SScorr Iett Puebla) was the hardest fought and
The bloodlest which has taken place in all this
Sangurnary war, Ii commenced on the 10Th :;
continued ul nights and was resumed in the
morning, VALENcn's division was finally
'aanqulshed IN the morning, with the loss Of
All h's artillery seven hundred killed aud woun-
oeo' anu three thousand prisoners. The dvi-
$40" under SANTA ANNA, consisting of between
twenty and aIry thousand men, Of his own
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
PAY YOUR TAXES.

TEsHE citizens Of Berkeley County are res
u pecitully notified that tue taxes for the
year iS47, are now due. All persons know
ing themselves indebted will please come for
ward and settle; all persons oweing taxes for
1916, are hereby notified that longer indul-
gence cannot be given, and unless payment
be made forthwith they must put up with the
consequences. G. +. COMEGYS,
J. VAN DOREN, Jr.,
Deputies for Benz. Cemegys, Shf B. C.
July q. le47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
VIR GINIA:


In the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
n Chaucery for Berkeiy County July
Rules, lS47:
Samnel Riggs, Henry Y. Jenkins and Samuel
ID. Babcock, Merchants and partners, trad
ing under the style and firm Of Riggs, Jen-
kins & Co.--Ph6s.
AGAINST
Joseph J. West, William II. Oliver s. Robert
Charles, jr., Merchants and Partners. trad
ing under the styles and firms of West &
Oliver and West Oliver & Co, and John
w. Boyd and Benjamin r. Boyd, Aler-
chants and partners, trading under the style
and firm of J. w. s. b. II. Boyd.-Detdis.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Joseph j. West. William
III. Oliver s Robert Charles, jr.. not having
entered their appearance and give security
according 10 the act ofAssemby and the rules
of this court, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are out of this Common
wealth: II is ordered that the said defendants
do enter their appearance 10 this suit on the
first day ofthe next term, answer the bill of
the plaintiffs, and give security for perform
ing the decree, and thata copy of this order
be forthwith published in any newspaper
within this county, and continued for two
months successfully, and another copy there
of posted at the front door the Court House
of the said county.
A Copv--Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, C.
July 10, lS47.-2m. TConrad Atty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
Vestings.
Linen Goods.

AS "A IRISH LINENS, Of Richardson.
Barklie, and other approved makes.
White and Brown HOLLANDS
9, 10, | and ia Linen S4EETLNGS
Damask Table Diapers. all widths and prices
Brown do do do do do
With large assortment of Table Napkins
and Towellng, Diapers and Pillow Case Ii.
mems.
Also, fresh stock of Long Cloth Sheetings.
and Domestic Goods generally, to which we
invite the attention Of Country merchants and
City trade-believing from the manner in
which we buy our goods that we can offer as
great inducements to close buyers as is offered
in any of the markets.
Baltimore, Sept 2, lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
Mr. John Il. Fleece:

NkH. SOuh lie HEttCc
SIR-You will please take notice, chat on
- Friday the 10Th day of next month, (Sep-
tembef, lS47,) between sunrise and sunset, at
the Clerks Office OF Morgan County, in the
town OF Bath, the Bank of the Valley, in Vn-
ginia, will proceed TO take the dispositions of
Cromwell Orrick, William Scheffer. Robert
Shenard, and others and on the 18th day Of
the same month between sunrise and sunset,
at the office of Master Commissioner Worth
ington, in Charles,own, Jefferson County
Va.-the said Bank will take the deposlions of
Cato Moore, and VIM. N. Craighil, TO be read
asevldence in cause in Chancery now depend
ing in the Circuit Superior Court OF Law and
Chancery for the County of Morgan, in which
the said Bank is Plaintiff, and you and others
are Defendants.
The Bank ofthe Tatley in Juginia.
August IL, lS47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
BERkELEY SEMINARY
MARTrNszuRG, VIRGINIA.
UNDER The CARE OF THE REV. WIN. LOVE-

TIME location Of the Berkeley Seminary is
IL one Of the most retired, most healihful,
and most desirable 10 the town Of Martinsburg.
The room is large, and airy, In the house &C
cuPied by Mrs Waite, widow Of the late Har-
rison Waite, Esq.
The branches of Education taught are all
that viii be necessary to prepare ior the Coun-
ting Room, and ihe College.
The year is divided into two Sessions, OF
FIVE months each the first commencing on
the 10Th OF September, and continuing until
the Isl Of March. thus allowing short vaca-
ton about New Years day. The second open
ing on the first of March, and closing on the
last day of July.
TERM PER ssION:
For Spelling, Reading, Writing,
Grammar, Geography, History,
Arithmetic. Sc. $3.50
Mathematics in connexion with the
full course in the English branches, $500
The Languages IN connexlon with
the above, 5000
From long experience in teaching. Mr.
Love hauers himself that he will give much
satisfaction TO the Parents or Guardians, who
may place their boys under his care. No ex.
pense will be spared to procure assistant teach
ers Of the best abilities, so as 10 make the
School crediiable TO the County
A few boys and young men, could be com
fortably accommodated with board by Mrs.
Waite, at 81 per week, where they would be
under the constant Supervision Of the Prlnci-
pal. A few could also be accommodated well
at Mrs VOLTS
The most strict attention will be paid 10
morals.
Oratory and Composition win receive much
attention, and form one Of the principal exer-
cises of the School.
Berkeley Seminary, Martnsburg, Virginia.
Sept. 9, ls47-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted 10 the estate OF the
N late John Syler. deed. are requested to
come forward and make payment, as the stu
alton Of the estate viii not admit OF any furth-
er indulgence; and those having claims a.
gainst the estate, will please present them
properly authenticated for settlement
ROB'T. V. SN0DGRASS, Admir-.
August 10, l647.
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virginia.:
Nm the Circuit Superior Court OF Law and
Il ChanceY for Berkeley County July
Rules, 1917.
Ruth Burns-PiaiatG,
AGAINST
John Barns, ir. and Joseph Burns in their in
dlvdual capacities, and as exuctors of Geo.
Burns, deed, Ehud Turner, Henry ]. Sci
bert, and George Seibert, Adm. Of Joseph
Witherow, deed, Samuel ID. Campbell.
Charles Jas. Faulkner, John S. Light, Den
mis- Murphy, John II. Ikens, Meverell
Locke and others-DefeRdnas
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant. John S. Light, not having
entered his appearance and given security. ac-
cording TO the act of assembly and the rules of
this court, and il appearing by satisfactory ev-
idence that he is out of this Commonwealth !:
il is ordered, that the said defendant do enter
his appearance to this suit, on the first day Of
the next term, and answer the bill of the plain
tiff, and that a copy Of this order be forthwith
published in any newspaper within this coun-
~, and continued for two months successive
ly, and another copy thereof posted at the
front door Of the Court House Of the said
county. A CopY.-Tesie,
JOHN STROTHER, C.
July Is, l847-2m Pendleton, Atty.