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GIVE 'EM FITS!!
Peter S. Leidv

Can manufacture just as neat and fashiona
BILE a suit of clothing as any other tailor in
these diggins. AS a sample of his work
manship, he refers you to the
BEST FITTING COAT
To be found in the town, which is quite Ger
tain to have come from his shop.
He regularly receives the latest city fash
ions, and from his experience in the bust.
ness can ensure satisfaction in his work.
He has also on hand an assortment of
CLOTH,
CASSlMERES,
& TRIMMINGS,
At the lowest prices, from which he will
make up to order coals, pants, or vests of any
desirable style.
B-His shop is on the North side of Main
Street, a few doors above the Courthouse.
Bloomsbury, Feb. Ia, 1850.
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Btar Of the NORTH.
NEWS 8.
FROM THE BIooMsBuRo OFFICE.
Meeting Of Coal Operators.

Meeting OF Coal Operators.
Pottsville, April THE coal operators
held a meeting here to day TO consider some
plan, agreeahly to the resolutions adopted at
the meeting on Thursday last, for securing
a reduction of the rates of toll on the Read.
ing Railroad, but the meeting being secret,
nothing is known of their PROCEEDINGS or
the plans proposed. 1t is hardly probable
that any plan can be agreed upon. 1t GER
.ainly cannot without the co operation of the
wharf men at Richmond with the miners,
and that cannot be without a compromise
of existing differences and conflicting inter-
ests. The bad feeling in reference 10 the
rates is increasing. and the difficult will tend
very greatly to limit the extent of the opera.
tons here during the season.
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TELEGRAPH.-We learn that DR.. Goel; the
active and energetic President Of the Sus
quehanna River and North & West Branch
Telegraph Co. is now engaged in extending
the line 10 Northumberland. The posts are
already on the ground and workmen will
be on the spot in a few days.-DanM Demo
erdL.
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Novels,

School Books, Blank Books, Ledgers, Day
books and Journals Gift books, Keepsakes
&c, for sale at the Bloomsbury Book Store
by
Joseph Swartx.
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WINDSOR AND COMMON CHAIR
made 10 order of any desirable style at the
chair mandatory Of b. HAGENBUCH
Bloomsbury. Nav IRth ra.~
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NOTICE.,

While absent during the session of the le.
gislature, my professional business will be
in charge Of II. w. Weaver, Esq, who will
attend to all matters in relation thereto.
CHARLES R. BUCKALEW.
January I'd, 1851,
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Books! Books

Joseph swartz has just received a new 10
OF Literary Historicab Religious, Poetical
Miscellaneous and School books, to which
he invites the attention ofthe reading public
nf BLOOMSBURY. --,
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Keys, Balance Wheels, Jewels, which he
offers for reasonable prices. Ee will also re
pair clocks, watches, and musical and opti
cal instruments in a satisfactory manner.
His shop is In the middle room of the Elk.
change block nearly opposite to the Court
House.
Bloomsbury, Nov. %, 1s4s.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Blooms
burg, April LIST, 1851.
Amer William Kelly William
Appleman Miss s.. E.Kramm Ephraim
Brown Mrs. Mary Lewes ]. Esq.
Baker Charles Mummy Hester
Butts James Morris L. G.
Bowen James Othout John A
Cool Sarah E. Price o.
Darlington Mate Purcell A. Z.
Divers Mary Propst David
Deily Phines ReaZor Jacob NJ.
Flood John Robbins Eli
Flagg G. w Seigfreid Isaac
Freeman Mathew, Q Schuyler J. w.
Gibbson Francis Slack Henry
Griggs John 5. Stuart John
Hal, Mr.. Sine John
Knoppiur. G. II. Trump Adam .
Killer Mary i. Washbun Us.
Knisle Jacob Williamson Jas. B.
White Sarah
J. NJ. CHEMBERLlN, =. NJ
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In Marblehead, where Rantoul, al The last
-l27 Democrats having refused to vote for
him.
In Lynn, Rantoul has gained largely, and
the majority against Upham in this district
will be greater than al the last trial.
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Kew Goods

So~ @o@dlSe
The subscriber has Just received and
opened at his Old stand a choice lot of new
goods to which he invites the attention of
purchasers. He has a full and fair assor-
ment of fall and winter goods consisting Of
DDY 00DSs
-.
QuecnsWrre, Cedar Wdre. Fish ind
Salt. Hats and Caps. Coarse tnd
Fine Boots. Gum. Mororco
and Jenny Lind Shoes
for ladies, misses and
chiidrens wear.
Also, Terkerri, Woollen, Waterloo, Bay
state Mills and JENNY Ind Long Shawls,
MUFF
Cashmeres, Mcrinos, Delaincs, Plaids, Prints
and Muslins. GEORGE WEAVER.
Blocmsburg, Oct. 30, 1856.
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A Valuable Farm at
PRIVATE SALE.

A good farm of 176 acres in Mountpleas
ant township, Columbia county is offered for
sale upon fair terms. 1t lays along Fishing
creek just opposite Light Street, and contains
as good land as is found along the creek.
About one fourth is wood land, the remain
der cleared and in good state of cultivation.
The Improvements are a convenient and
comfortable frame dwelling-house, a good
barn, and other outbuildings. The land is
believed TO contain a valuable deposit of
IRON ORE,
and the owner orly agrees TO sell it, because
he cannot give his personal supervision to
the property. 1t will be sold upon such lib
eral and desirable terms as TO. make it a
good, profitable, and cheap home. For the
terms of sale inquire of
r. w. WEAVER 4gent.
Bloomsburg, Jan. 81, Is51.-tf
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Fancy Paper,

Envelopes, Pens, Ink, Writing sand sc
eau be fonnd at the cheap Book store of
JOSEPH SWARTZ.
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FASHiONABLh
. a and Cups, of

DURABLE MAKE. 1Nb HfPROVED
STYLE, which he offers for cash sales very
cheap, at his old stand, on Main Street, Sec
ond door South Of tho Court house.
II He continues 10 manufacture Hats to
order as usual
THOMAS WILLIS.
Bloomsburg, New. is, 1919.
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HATS AND CAPS:

The su6sorloer respectfully Informs his
. na;n.s anu ps.omcsrs, that he has just re-
ce,veu .o% 'ie City, a large and select as.
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BOOTS & SHOES.
AT THE LOWEST PRICE s 49,
AUGUSTUS WILSON

AUGUSTUS WILSON
Respectfully announces TO mis- friendA and the
public that he has taken the Boot and Shoe
Store lately kept by Warren Russell, where
he has always on hand and makes 10 order
all kinds of Boots and Shoe, at the following
prices:
Mems fine calf or morocco boots, s4a SO
do kip or COW hide, 3 25
do calf shoes 2 90
do COW hide rs
do miners, nailed, 2a2 so
Ladies' CATERS, 2a2 rs
Lace boots, 90
Thick soled slippers, 1a1 81
=" Pump soled, 1 90
I" Jenny Linds l25a1 so
Boys, youths and childrcn's shoes in pro-
portion. He manufactures his work of the
best of stock-warrants it TO wear and
is determined TO sell it as low as others
can their Yankee or city work. Call and
see for yourselves. shop on Main ST., next
door below Hartman's Store.
Bloomsbury, April LIST, 1851.
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Massachusetts ELECTION.

Bos.on, April 8, ls5l.-Seond Distrid.-
IN the Second Congressional District, eigh
teen towns heard from, give the following
results as compared with the last trial -
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MACKAREL,
SHAD, GOLDFISH, Constantly
SALMON, on a a. ioi
HERRINGS, sale ~
PORK, MarIa, So,
HAMS AND SIDES Wharf
SHOULDERS, Philadelphia.
LARD AND CHEESE,
March 6, ls5I.-3m,
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Grand Jurors for April Term 1851.

Bloc nsbutg, Feb. %, 1851.
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For Good Watches

Zuppinger returns
his thanks for past patro-
mage, and invites the pub
lie 10 examine his new
assortment Of
CLOCKS, WATCHES.
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March 6. ls5I.-3m,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

Uuder the new phstage law. which makes
the letter--single---thr accents, pre- paid,
and five unpre- paid-thus Offering two cents
premium for pre.payment--it is the duty of
every one to prepay his or her letters. As,
on the average, persons receive as many let
tiers as they send, prepayment on both
sides makes the postage expense equal, and
the Post Office is insured against dead let.
tiers. heretofore an immense drawback Tn
England, since the adoption of cheap post
age, it is understood that no one will take
an unpaid letter from the Post; the sending
of an unpaid letter is regarded as breach Of
social and business etiquette. We hope to
see the same rule at once established here.
In alludng to this subject, the Buffalo Cou-
rier says ~ Yorker
''We have been shown a new envelope for
the reduced postage. 1t has printed upon
the upper edge, in fine letter, the following
little sentence "All postage pre- paid ex-
cept to those who do not reciprocate." -
This serves as hint not to be misunder-
stood, and not readily to be ignored"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
TRANSIENT NEWSPAPERS.

The New York Express remarks with
much truth that the Post Office Law, in liz
application to transient newspapersn cspe.
cially meets with severe condemnation. and i,
a serious hndrancc to the transmission Of Al
occasional intelligence; but the Postmaster
General is not to blame He but executes
law which Congress enacted, and is bound to
obey, not to create law Congress passed
the Post Office law in the short session. in a
great bury and without sufficient time TO I'M
derstand it. Congress indeed, did not 90
much enact It as tho Post Oiice Commuters
Of the Senate and House. They altered and
changed item after item SO much, that il was
impossible for members of Congress attend
ing to other matters to keep up with their
alterations and amendations. 1t NAV not bo
generally known that the law went through
The House Of Representatives about 2 clock
on the morning of the fourth Of March. with.
out anything buta formal reading; and n
order to hurry that reading, full half Of Tho
sections were purposely skipped by member
from Tennessee, who in The exhaustion Of the
Clerks, became the reader pro tenn. Mem.
bers knew there were many things IN .hc law
not right, nay quite wrong; but Knowing Tin
principle of cheap letter postage was il II
and that it could not be amended without
losing it they determined at all hazards TO
take what they could get, and to leave liz
amendments for another session.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
RATHER roo FAST.

a correspondent of the Baltimore Ameri-
cru, having passed over the b. & o, Railroad
from Baltimore westward in giving an ac-
count o. his visit, pays his devoirs to Mar
tinsburg thus:
The town of Martinsburg, at which the
Company have located their intermediate
workshops, has alone almost doubled in pop
ulAtion within the past eighteen months, and
bids fair to become one of the largest towns
of Virginia. Without the advantages of the
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, it would have
continued almost stationary, if it had not
refrigerated
1t is evident, the writer went rather toe
fast, either when he passed Martinsburg OIL
penned his notice of the town That the
Railroad has benefited this place in many
respects, is unqucstiorable, but not to hall
the extent that would appear from the above
The census returns of 1850, show the non.
ulation of the place to be 2,191, an increase
of about two hundred over the population o
1910
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
POSTAGE STAMPS.


The demand for Stamps under the new law
is very great and outruns, for the moment,
the means of supply. The Washington pa
pers have the following article on the sub
jeet:
In reference to the immediate and immense
demand throughout the country for postage
stamps OF the several denominations, prepar-
ed under the late act of Congress, we under
stand that although the manufacturers at
Philadelphia are now using every exertion to
furnish them, they nevertheless cannot turn
Oft sufficient quantity to enable the Depart
ment to distribute them at once over the
whole Union
About 100000 have been received by
the Department and promptly dispatched to
the most important points. and arrangements
are in progress speedily to supply the numer-
GUS post Offices all over the country, SO that
all will soon have the opportunity and the ad-
vantage Of conveniently pre- paying their cor
respondence.
The manufacturers are making between
three and four hundred thousand sta nps
day, and are indefatigable in their efforts to
increase the daily amount up to the point of
full supply. That being once attained, the
public will, without further delay, be furnish
ed to every desired extent. oe# ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
DELEGATES AND SENATOR'S.

The committee on the apportionment Of
Delegates and Senators, have submitted their
report to the Convention. The following is
the representation under it, of this, and the
adjoining Counties. Berkeley, Hampshire,
Jefferson and Frederick, will each elect two
delegates; Morgan one delegate. Berkeley
and Jefferson will form one senatorial dis
trict; Hampshire, Hardy and Morgan aDoth-
err; Frederick and Warren another. The
Richmond Times says that the apportion-
ment, upon cursory examination, appears
to be reasonably fair as respects the political
complexion of the State; but expresses re-
greet that it has been arranged under the two
general heads of Western Representation
and Eastern Representation" and depre-
Gates the formal recognition in the Constitu-
ton of geographical distinction between
two portions of the same people.
The Constitution will be submitted to the
people in October, should the Convention
complete their labors by the first of August.
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BEAUTIFUL SURGICAL OPERATION.

Samuel Vane, free black man. FROM 20
to thirty years old, was taken to the WASH
ington lnfrmary on the 9th of May last en-
tirely blind, one eye being totally destroyed,
and the other closed from intense inflammation
of the iris. 1t was thought to be a hope
less case, but Professor Stone, knowing that
it afforded the only hope for the recovery Of
his sight, performed the operation for artif
cial pupil in most admirably skilful manner,
aud with great success. Vane can now see
with considerable distinctness, and readily
distinguishes colors. The ascending rock
cts on the evening of the 4th of July gave
him great pleasure. though he viewed them
from the ln6rmary at the distance Of mile
probably. He is well known in this city
having always lived here; and his colorcd
friends manifest much delight on learning
that he is permitted to enjoy the great bless
ing of the important sense of sight Who
would not feel an inward pleasure at the
thought of having conferred such benefit
upon afellow creature - Telegraph Wash
ington) n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
LYNCH Law IN SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco seems to be doomed city
With population containing burglars, incen-
diaries and assassins, there is no security Of
life or property within its limits Tho civil
authorities having failed to afford suffl-
cient protection to its citizens, tbey
have determined TO take the law into THEN
own hands; and have already executed one
man without Judge or Jury The body Of
citizens styling themselves "The Committee
Of Vigilance" by whose order the Illegal act
was performed, being composed Of merchants,
bankers, &c, of the most respectable class.
goes to show that the evil was extreme
From the popularity of their situation it is
difficult to decide, to what extent they are
liable to censure.
The jury empannelled to hold an inquest
. over the body of the man who was executed
returned the following verdict:
We, the Jurors ola Jury of Inquest em
pannelled by the Coroner of the county of
San Francisco, to inquire into the death of
one John jenkins, alias symptom, do faa up
on their oaths that the said jenkins, alias
symptom, came to his death on the morning of
the LID Of June. between the hours of two
and three clock, by violent means, by stran-
gulation. caused by being suspended by the
neck, with a rope attached to the end of the
adobe building on the Plaza. at the hands of,
and in pursuance of preconcerted action on
the part of an association of citizens, styling
themselves Committee of Vigilance, Of
whom the following members are implicated
by direct testimony, to wit: Capt Edgar
Wakeman, William III Jones, James c.
Ward, Edward A. King, T. X. Battelle,
Benjamin Reynolds, j, s. Eagan, j G. Der
by and Sam'l Brannant
A meeting Of citizens was held Immediate
ly afterwards, at which resolutions were
passed. to the effect that they believed the
crimes of grand 'arceny, burglary and arson
should be punished with death that the
citizens should decide by vote upon the sub
ject; that they would protect and defend the
peoples Courts; that person charged
with any crime should have fair trial before
them; and that these regulations shall con-
tinue in effect until after the converting of
the Legislature.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
ANOTHER TRAGEDY IN VIRGINIA.

The Richmond Times contains the annex
ed account of another bloody affair in that
vicinity:
On Wednesday last, John s. Wormlcy, of
Chesterfield county, deliberately shot down
his son'in- law, Anthony s. Robiou, of the
same county, at house in the neighborhood
of the Black Heth Pits 1t appears that
Wormley and Robiou had been at variance
some time previous-that on the day of the
fatal occurrence, Wormly had loaded mus
ket and repaired to the house where the deed
was commtted--that after remaining at the
house short time, Robiou drove up in a gig,
got out and entered, when he encountered
Wormley, who, after exchanging few words
with him, lcveled his musket and shot him,
killing him almost instantly Both parties
were were men of resPectability Wormley heing a
lawyer by profession, and Robiou having been
formerly Deputy Sheriff of the county, and a
man of wealth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
BLOODY AFFRAY.

A fight occurred in this town. the Sd July
between Benjamin E, Sumpter and Thomas
Seay, in which the latter was run through
the body by the blade of a sword cane. The
weapon entered between the sixth and sew
euth ribs, passed through the cavity of the
chest and out between the eight and ninth
ribs yet strange to say, the wounded man
still lives, and it is thought may recover
Sumpter was arrested tried before an Exam
ming Court, Monday last, and sent on for
further trial at the next term of the Superior
Court, hut was admitted to bail in the sum
of 81, 900. As the matter is in the hands of
the Court, we forbear giving particulars. 1t
is however understood that Seay was seek
ing and insisted on an ARRAY and Sumpter
avoiding Lynchbrg Tirginian X
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
THE DONATION ron MIR. CALHOUN.

1t has been said for some months pas.
that the friends of John c.. Calhoun bad pro.
posed to raise a large sum to be presented 70
him as donation. but that his sudden do
cease frustrated their intentions when they
had 100000, only apart ofproposed amount.
collected. Tho Southern Press gives the
following account Of the proceeding:
"The facts are, that number of tho
friends of MIR. Calhoun did propose to raise
the sum of sixty or eighty thousand dollars
for present to him, for the purpose of ena-
bling him to visit Europe, and particularly
the countries Of the Mediterranean, for biz
health. And Mr.. Calhoun refused to accept
the gift. After his death, it appeared that
some thirty thousand dollars Of the money
had already been subscribed and paid. and L
was offered successfully to the four sons Of
Mr.. Calhoun for the benefit Of bis estate. and
was by each of them refused 1t is mig
take that either Mr.. Calhoun Of his estate
was embarrassed. His property, on his
death, was worth about one hundred and fl
ty thousand dollars, and bis debt due to somc
bank in South Carolina was only about twsn-
ty five thousand. So that there was no en-
barrassment. But as money. to the amount
of thirty thousand dollars, had been paid up
by his friends, they, on the refusal of bis
sons to accept it, forwarded a check for the
amount to bis widow stating that it could
not. without great inconvenience, DO restored
to the contributors, some of whom, perhaps
were unknown. So she accepted t. but
her sons had before taken care that 81,
should be independent for they released t.
her in fee simple, the mansion property. th,
Fort Hill estate. which was amply suf6eien,
to support her in the Injuries Of life."
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THE CONVENTION.

On Thursday last, the Convention disposed
OF the business of judicial apportionmcut -
Nothing then remained to be done hut to
act on the report of Legislative apportionment.
1t was thought several amendments would he
proposed to it which might be the means OF
protracting the session few days Should
nothing occur to prevent, they will close their
labors early in the present week
Mr.. Randolph, of Albemarle, was to have
proposed re- consideration of the basis com
promise on Saturday. The general opinion
was, that his motion would fail, and that af.
ter legislative apportioument had been adj.
justed, the Constitution would be submitted
to committee for revision and correction
previous to its final adoption
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

The National Intelliger,er Of last week
has the following article in reference to the
recent rumor Of this distinguished gentle
mans resignation:
We think it proper to state, as we are au
thorized to do, that there is no truth in the
story circulating through the papers that
MIR. Webster has resigned the office of Sec
rotary OF State, either absolutely or contin-
gently.
Mr.. Webster's health is now perfectly
good-better than it has been for long
time; but he naturally looks forward with
concern to that period of the year in which
he is, and has been for several years, visited
with a distressing catarrh or the disease
which is commonly called in England and il
this country the hay fepcr. Tbs is period.
cally, and comes in August. He suffered
much last year from the necessity of spend.
ing the hottest part of the summer ia the
Senate, and until be took charge of the De-
partment Of State, which be could not leave
until some time after Congress had adjourn
ed He hoped by travel and by change Of
climate to mitigate, if not avert, the attack
Of his unwelcome visitor the present season
Some Of bis medical friends have advised Q
sea voyage, and others visit to the medici.
nal springs in the Alleghanes of Western
Virginia. Mr.. Webster has doubtless said
that if he should finally conclude to adopt
the former course. it would probably lead te
the necessitv ofhis leaving the Department
This, we believe, states the whole case in re
gard to the honorable Secrctary's inten
tions; and this it is, we presume, out OIL
which has sprung the rumor of his rcsigua-
ton.