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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

g.a5 The various p,ojee,e lines Of railway
in Western Virginia are rapidly enhancing the
price Of land IN Nicholas coanty, large
quantity of land heretofore considered almost
vslueiess, has been recently bought up by new
settlers principally from the eastern counties
of the State. The last Lewisburg Era states
that in one peighborhood alone some seventy
five or eighty Thousand acres have been pur
chased in parcels from few hundred to as
many thousand acres. at prices twenty fold
more than could have been procured a few
years ago The new settlers, it is said, are
importing hands from their late eastern homes.
opening roads. clearing up land, and making
every preparation necessary to make the evil.
derness bloom as the rose ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
ELECTION.

TT appearing to the Court that Charles Downs,
i Justice OF the Peace for District NO. z, has
removed himself from said District, it is ordered
that an election be held supply said vacancy at
the usual place OF voting therein, on Saturday, the
5.l Of November, 1888; TO DE conducted by Corne-
Illus T. Comegys, and under the superintendance
of George chrisman, A. w. Mccleary, and james
l. Cunningham. Il. u. ALbUhTlS, Q. &c.
Oct. 10, lsj3.-Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

gsag~ASorHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER !-kRporfaff
10 Dyspspdcs-D j S HouGHroS's PEpSlN 7he
True Digesioe Fluid,or Castro Jaies,prepared from
RsnHet or the Fourth Stomach Of the Or, after di
rections of Baron LisBia, the great Physiological
Chemist, by j. S. HoucHroS NJ. D., Philadelphia
This IL truly wonderful remedy for Indigestion,
Dvspe,sia, juuadsce, Iirsr Ccmtiaiat. Consumption
aad Debility, curing after natures arm method, by
aqf,res oten aqent, the Gasfric J,,ice Pamphlets,
containing Scientific evidence gifts value, furnish
ed hy agents gratis See notice among the medical
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
1901 ACRES
HAIR OILS.

II HAVE just opened large, beautiful and ex-
1 ce,lers assortment Of the above articles, con-
sisiing OF Jules Haue's Hair Restorative, Jenny
Lind, Cydonine for ladies plating; Coral, Bears
Oil Rose, Pomaaes, Beef Marrow, Antique, aud
the celebrated Prof Barrys Trieopherus- These
preparations are 1.-THE very best Qualitss, having
been selected with great caution as to their con-
tanning nothing which will irritate or otherwise
injure the scalp
JOHN r HARRISON.
oct s. - Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

SEVERE WEATHER.

BosroN, Oct 49, Mount Washington is
now covered with snow to the depth of two
feet and in some places is drifted to the
depth of eight feet In the towns around
the mountain snow has been falling Cor sever
al days. The thermometer at the mountain.
last week. stood AZ zero
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
E9s-Tbe California Popular vote will ii

E19~ The California Popular vote will this
year reach $4,000. it is said The city OF
San Francisco polls l01l3 votes. being an
increase Of 2 TT votes since the Presidential
election, when it stood 1886. The vote in
the rural districts Of the county has risen III
the same time from 1870 to S26 The vote
in the city Of Sacramento reaches 5.536 now
agsiust 800 at the Presidential election
Marysville polls ! S07 votes. Stockton, ,472,
aud Nevada city 0GS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

fsFynMan is born for action he ought to
do something Work. at each step, awakens
a sleeping force and roots out error. Who
does nothing. knows nothing. Rise to
work If thy knowledge is real, employ it;
wrestle with nature test the strength ofthy
theories see if they will support the trial ;
act f.str
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

RsaT-A farmer in Pomfret (Vt4,) has jast
garnered five hundred aud sixty foar bushels
OF wheat from nineteen acres Of land-an
average Of nearly thirty bushels to the acre,
Another of Whitehall, (N, Y, } has obtained
from four acres an average of forty.two bush
ole
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

re5s'fbe Wiliamsport Journal says:--The
Canal is in excellent order for navigation. with
no obstrurtions of any kind to impede the
speedy transit of produce and merchandise
between the different points Boats are ply
ing rapidly, and the season is one Of unusual
briskness aud profit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
THE sHERIFFALrY.

10 Weare authorized to announce ALEX
AMBER NEWCOMER, ESQ as an independent
candidate for the Sheriffalty at the next cleo
ton by MANY VoTERs.
August II, 1852.-te.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

fsg+ fhe estate Of ,ioh1 &. Il Taylor, Esq
near Kabletown, Jefferson County, Va, con
tanning 5ol acres. has been sold at an average
Of 800 90 Mr.. Franklin Osborne gets 400
acres, With the improvements, for whish lie
rays 800 per acres Mr Logan Osborne
whose farm is adjacent. purchased the re-
maioder of the tract, l6l acres, at $50 per
aero
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
DWELLING DESTROYED ny FInr.

We regret to learn that the dwelling house
of Mrs. Harlan. the widow Of the late Silas
Harlan, of this County, was destroyed by Gre
on Monday night Of last week most Of tie
furniture was dnstravod
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

BSy' Edwin kohinson President cf the
Richmond fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
Road. writes to the Richmond papers that
members Of the Agricultural Society will not
be carried free over his road. though all arti
cles intended for exhibition will be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
THE MAcrsrRAcY.

Mr.. EDITOR You viii please announce
that Samuel J. Williamson will be supported
for Magistrate in the Falling Waters Dis
trict, by MANY VOTERS.
Election 9Th, 1858.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

ss-A Single Box of Nixop's celebrated 0int-
ment scarcely ever fails to cure the most inyete-
rate case Of letter, Ringworm or Itch Numerous
cases IN this county attest this. We recommend
the afflicted 20 trs y For sale by
Angus. 8 80 M VrsfyrfSE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

rsS"rhe congregation of the Church Of
the Ascension. ia Baltimore, lately under the
pastoral charge of the Rev MIR Killen. have
invited the Rev. Mr. Brooke. formerly of
Cincinnati and now Professor in Kenyon
College, Ohio, to take charge of the rector
ship of their Church
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
BOY WANTED.

Wanted immediately, at this Office, an iu-
dustrious and intelligent BOY, about four
teen years 81 age, TO learn the Printing bus
sness. IOct. 49,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
DISSOI.UTION.

er and John L, Bruffy, has this day been dis.
solved by mutual consent. The books and accounts
are in the hands of A. W. Plcc ker for settlement
All those indebted TO us will please come forward
and make prompt settlement Of their bills
a. w PICKER,
JOHN T.. BRUFFY.
North Mountain Depot; Oct. 6. 1858.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

fsS~There will be preaching in the Lutheran
Church on next Sabbath at the usual hour
Oct 10. TIE PASTOR.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

rsg~ Coal or the finest quality, 1t is said
has been found on the North Western Rail
Road and within n short distance Of Parkers-
burg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
GInrrien

On the litin by Rev. 9. W, CoorgR, MIR. THOMAS
A. FILES, to Miss RACHEL 1. B. yANMETRE--both Of
this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

nS5- Jeiferson I. Martin has been appoint
ed United States Marshal for che W estern
pi-rict Of vlrgipn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

vas A"A' We SHAT soou w Piep@feu W Wai
upon all indebted to rs for subscription, nd
rertising, or job work.
Those who intend paying their dues Il
WOOD, viii confer favor By sending i
LETTER OF sECRETARY GUTHRIE TO
MIR. BRONSON.
We publish below this extraordinary doc.
anent.
The New York National Democrat thu
speaks Of il:
1--WE have been considerable and mcrciful Il
tho Cabinet but there are limits to faith
and forbearance becomes cowardice when the
impunity it grants is made the pretext of It'll
further outfages. The camel may bear 9
heavy load, but there is period TO its EN-.
durance, and rather than be crushed to death
~ will turn upon Its task-masters--an &c
will We upon every member Of the Cabinet
who breaks faith with the Democratic party.
We will not make brick without straw--wo
Will not support Democratic Cabinet when
it ceases to be worthy Of the same. The let
terof Secretary Guthrie to Collector Bron-
son, is an malt to the Democracy Of New
Tork,a violation ofour State rights, and the
.crsw wb;cl ! : hn,ad ,s;,, ' ia,. ,tannhI;,
opinion of the country PROSTATE st tho feet
Of an impcrious oligarchy."
The New York Herald thus condemns it.
"Therc never was more barcfaced, shame
less attempt, made by any administration
ol ereh excepting Una, q Tue Vailah' zap
cram men wLo have snnlr IN nnbl;o os,aon,
down peoples Threats, than at present
Never was the Cabinet and its menials more
oso"euiy engaged ID buying up votes through
;ng and sellrg IF pl,ces for rord, III;
clans and groe-shop natriots AZ onenlv sanc-
toned or officially enjoincd. 1t really seems
% II tho present Cabinet had run mad in the
soroiu atecmpt 10 'fackie 70 worthless fac-
hs.; III a. ,a, Ml..cneu ieal u re.f'
uer. st CHANCE Of being contan;natsd nv min.
ciples." fe
Mr.. Bronson's reply to tho Secretary we
will Law before our readers when it appears.
Il is vain to atten,pt to keen from the nub-
lie knowledge. the existence of deep seated
nalady in the Democratic party. The dis
ease has assumed an unmistakable type
The appointments Of McClelland. Marcy. and
the delectable Gushing to the Cabinet,-rec-
ognixed Free Soilers.-snread alarm through
out tho conntrv-amonp all mep.-Demo-
Gratis and Whiqs,-who dread the power Of
Abol;t;on;sn. The Free Soil annoiutments
"a HIGH nos;t;ons At Tho North. -snch os that
Of the arch intriguor YIN J. Bropn. who
barga;ned with the Abolitionists in Congress-
~ soo,~. ~ sno.lor.,;n hoe lad - .
,onor.,. o.,.n;va,;on II NJ VOL, of tho.o
- !. M IA, y III, 9 niol;aso,
:. ,ho;. ho,a ronon,har 10, .thov b,r. ,
Conn.rv j. ssr,o !, vol, =. , MARTY 70 obsy y
w. Ill, = /, = $50. - ho,l ,ho
r,.ladr -, ,,,o.a;na do h.,r,non,, &c ,ho nor.
-.-..,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
peo,

In this place. Monday last at the residence Of her sol
Mr.. JsREsrAH Gisses, Mrs. RACHEL GIBSON, In II
73l year Of her sN
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

HEAVY ROBBERY.

The following telegrapbic despatch was re-
ceived in Richmond on Tuesday mornings:
PETERsBukG, Oct IL.
"a package of notes was stolen from Fin.
ley yesterday evening at the cars There
were $4,000 new notes on the Gainesville
Bank There were $4,000 in all"
We understand the notes were being for
warded to the Exchange Bank in Richmond
No clue of to the rohber as yet
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
NOTICE.


rTyHE undersigned would respectfully announce
to his old friends aud customers and the pubs
lio generally that he will continue the business Of
Merchandising at the old stand aud hopes to re-
ceve the same liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to him. lie will in few days receive
new and splendid assortment Of Goods to which
he invites the attention Of those in search OF bar
gains. JOHN = BKutff
North Mountain Depot, Oct. 10, '53,
VlRGlNlA:-At Rules held in tho Clerks
Office of tho County Court Of Berkeley CouA.
ty. on the third day Of October, 1859.
Andrew Rouscb, -plsff
AGAINST
Edward Gillingham, delft.
This suit is brought by the plaintiff to re-
cover of the defendant the sum Of two hun
dred and Fifty dollars, and fortystiiree and .
BALI cents, subject to three seperase credits
Of twenty dollars each. Andi appearing. on
affidavit filed in this suit that the said deft.,
Edward Gillingbam. is not a resident Of this
State. be is hereby required to appear, within
one month after due publication ofthis Order,
and do what is necessary to protect his inter
ests in this matter. 1t is further ordered,
that copy hereof be published, once week
for four successive weeks. in any newspaper
in the said County and posted at the front
door Of the Court House thereof, on the first
day Of next County Court.
Testc,
t. G. ALBURTlS. c. b, @.
Miller, p. Q. [Ocs. 5, '5S.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
DESERT.

Yawns, gapes, curses, swearing and music.
TIE whole conSludes with a stampede for
the Buffalo cars, after sitting at the table an
hour and half
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

FuNHE Public are foIe-warned against using any
j Grain Drill or Seeding Apparatus, purpor,.-
ing to have Compost or Gaano Afactn.eas, VIA
a revolving SHAFT, having series ofdouble obiiqne
ly arranged bcaters, or spiruiy acting agiia'srs
used in Compost Hopper, or Fertiilng Cham.
Der, as the same will be direct infringement upon
our Invention, which has long been in use, and lof
which Patent is now pending. The utmost es
tent Of the Law viii be enforced against all usius
said attachment without our consent.
HENSON & R0ilk.
chariestarn Oct 4 fS13--3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
BILL OF FARE.

following bill d fare, which It attributes to q
Niagara Falls Hotel:
SOLIDS.
First Course Am Chairs
Second Course = Heaps Of Flutes
Third Course-Silver Spoons and Plated
Forks
Fourth Course Val. as long as you please
and get nothing.
ENTREES
Clerks Of the House, collecting rs cents
per head.
Twenty four co.ored walters, loaded with
tin pans.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19

DEAR SIR--I enclose herewith copy of
letter this day addressed to the Hon G. c.
Bronson. II will explain itself, and show
you what the President expects in relation to
the distribution Of patronage in the respec-
tive offices of tho New York custom house. to
which you will conform your action in any
future nominations you may have occasion to
make. | am, very respectfully.
JANLu G. rTuprr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
OURSELVES.

We this week send subscription bills 10
sur distant subscribers, hoping they will
forward the amount due by return mail, at
our risk. We shall soon be prepared to wait
upon all indebted to us for subscription, ad-
vertising, or job work.
Those who intend paying their dues in
WOOD, will confer a favor By sending it
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
CUCUMBER PICKLES.

TUsT receiveda finc lot Of Cucumber Pickles
- and for sale by
Oct s. $50 GEO. RAENHAb'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
NEW GOODS.

FHSHE subscriber begs 10 inform his patron.
u and friends that he has just returned from
New York with an extensive assortment, az
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
WINTER Is COMING,

JAMES GUTHRIE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-10-19
MR. EDITOR.

Marrinsburg.Oct.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Arrival Of the Humboldt.
Three days later from Europe--Cotton steady

New YORK, April 26.
The steamer Humboldt has arrived, hav-
ing left southampton on the 18th, and
bringing Liverpool dates to Tuesday, the
18th inst. The following is summary of
her commercial advices:
LIVERPOOL MARKETs.-The sales of cot
ton since the sailing of the Arabia, on the
9th inst, sum up 10000 bales, Of which
spectators have taken 5000 and exporters
2000 bales. The demand is fair and hold
ers firm; with moderate sales to the trade.
The following are the quotations: Fair Or
leans 6 SD: Middling Orleans T-Sd !;
Fair Uplands Id; Fair do-5 Sid
Trade at Manchester is unchanged Flour
has recovered from the recent decline and
tie quotations now arc 23s fcr Western Ca
nal, and 2ls for Ohio.
CHNA-The rebellion Is said to be rap
idly increasing. A severe panic has been
experienced ut Pclzin. Great excitement
prevailed.
RUSSIA AND TURkEY.-A correspondent
Of the London Times states that Russia is
endeavoring to conclude secret treaty with
Turkey, and in the event Of her failing to
do 50, Constantinoplc will be taken BY a
coup dc main.
HUNGARr.-Hungary has been divided
into three districts, with deputy Governors
TURKEY.-Dates from Constantinople of
the 18Th ultimo, represent affairs between
Russia and the Diyan as unsettled and cloud
ID in mystery 1t j. stated that Menschetoff
demanded an audience with the sultan, which
was refused, the Sultan declaring ihat he
would not negotiate upon any Of the ques-
tions involved, until the English and French
Ambassadors arrived
An English man-of-war and one steamer,
and three Russian vessels were living in the
harbor Of Constantinopie. The Turkish feet
was anchored off Golden Horn evidently
making arrangements for movement.
The Tuscan Government has apolocised
to England for the expulsion Of Mr. Craw-
ford
FEANcE--The country is quiet, and funds
have improved.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Singular Scrap og History.

In Senator EvERETT's recent great speech
in the Senate on the CLAYTON and BULwER
Treaty, and Central American affairs, we
find the following short scrap Of history.
which viii be new to many Of our readers.
For ourselves we have no recollection even
to have heard Of the proposition before, and
in that day of expansion, progress and
manifest destiny, we can hardly realize
the fact that it was not accepted with avid
ity =
"In the year 1923, the State Of San Sal.
vador passed formal act of her legisla-
tion. providing for her incorporation into the
American Union. She sent two Commis-
sioners to Washington City to carry that act
into effect | do not know that the least
public notice was taken Of the overture.
suppose they were treated with civility, as a
matter Of course, but no communication that
| reeollect was made to Congress; nor am
l aware that any official response, even from
the Executive was made to the offer Of a
whole State"
How tsays the Columbus Ga, Enqui-
rer y the views of our statesmen have al
tered. Thirty years ago a State Of Central
America presented herself and craved ad-
mission into this great confederacy. It was
a voluntary act of an Independent power,
and still no notice was taken Of tile applica-
ton. 1t is true, and yet it is hard to be-
lieve. 1t may be that passion for territorial
acquisition was not powerful then, as now
Moderation ruled the hour and our states
men felt that it was safer and better to fill
up with an industrious, enterprising and in
telligent population our own vast domains,
rather than to incorporate the half negro,
half Spanish, and mixed up breeds Of San
Salvador. But different views of things
are now taken A feeling Of wildness per-
| yades the land. Let San Salvador If she
dares, offer us such another chance. We
would now engulf such State with more
ease, and infinitely more dispatch, than trout
could swallow minnow. The United
! States is some whale when it comes to swal
lowing the heathens Of the earth.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Increase Of specie.

Hunts Merchants Magazine" has an
interesting article from which we CLEAN that
from 1921 to the close of 1918, the entire
importation of foreign coin and bullion into
our Union, amounted to S252, l69s 81, and
the export of the same during that period
reached $780, ,462, 406 In these twenty
eight years there was accordingly a balance
remaining in our chest of S71,707 ,435.-
This was tle foreign accretion alone, while
from our domestic production Of the pre-
cious metals, our minis received. in round
numbers, SIC, 100000; SO that our total in
crease Of specie from both sources, YVES
$4,000, 600, or about $4,000, ,0G0 a year.
From the fiscal year of 1850 to present
time, the imports of foreign precious metals,
in coin and bullion, were S24,000,000 /;
while the domestic production amounts, ac-
cording to coinage, to S165, 100000; de-
Quoting from this total Of $3.50, 600 600 the
sum of S5,000,000, which we have export
ed, and we find that in four years and half
our specie currency has actually gained
s2s,000,000 each year. or a grand total Of
s12i.000,000.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
GENERAL LAND OFrrCE,
April ID. 1853

Sir-ln answer to your oral inquiries Of
this morning, | have the honor to state that
All lands reported by the Surveyor General
Of Arkansas as swamp and overiicwed lands,
whether selected by the State or not, will
be certified to the State, except, Of course,
those which were sold prior to the passage
Of tie law making the grant.
All lands in addition to the foregoing,
whicl, have been selected by the State. and
in which proof to the satisfaction of the
Surveyor General has been adduced. show
ing them to be of the character embraced
by the grant, viii also be certified to the
State.
Where it is alleged that any lands en-
braced by either Of the foregoing clauses i
not Of the character embraced BY the grant;
a full hearing Of the case viii be had by the
Surveyor General after due notice to. both
parties, except where the field notes showed
it to be swamp or overhowed, when the re-
cord will prevail over parol testimony
With great respect, your obt serv't,
(Signed) JOHN WILSON. Com'r.
Hon. SoLoN BoRLAND, u. s. Senate.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Hon. Salon EspPIantT.

BY the following notice from the Wash
ington g Union" it appears that Senator
BoRLAND refused to accept the appointment
of Governor ofNew Mexico. and hls received
the appointment of Minister plenipoteniiary
to Central America, which was declined BY
Mr. SI.IDELt, Of Louisiana The Union
says
I'VE announce this morning The appoint
ment of the Hon. SoLoN BoELAND Of Ar
kansas, as Minister plenipotentary to the
Central American States The qualities ot
industry, energy, intelligence, and devotion
to the public service, which Mr.. Borland
has so conspicuously manifested.both in the
army and in the Senate. give assurance
that the delicate interests intrusted to his
charge in his new and responsible position
will be guarded and maintained with fideli-
ty and ability
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
HELENA, ARK, April 90. 1853.

DEAR SIR; In response to your commu-
nication to the Board Of Swamp Land Com
miszioncrs. dated the 23d of March last,
and received by them during their session
this present month, the following order was
made and entered upon the record, viz:
"Ordcyed bY the Board If .Swamp
LaRd Commissioners, That All sales os
Swamp and Overhowcd Lands, made subse-
quent to the ninth of February, 1858, BY
agents acting under authority from the for
mer Commissioners, are in tie opinion Of
this Board. illegal and void, and it is the re-
quest Of this Board that the Land Agents
in their respective Districts withhold from
sale all such lands until such sale may be
legally effected.
mi a IS further OrolercfI, That the
Secretary be requested to furnish each Land
Agent with copy Of this Order. "
w Il. BUTTS. Sec'y.
His Excellency, Z. \. CoNwAY, Cover
nor If Arkansas.