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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-06


The necessity for means Of communications between
the Pacific and the Mississippi the continent Is
becoming apparent and pressing every year The
only mode by which this be accomplished Is grant
Of the character above alluded to- No State do it
IL has NOT the power to 60 beyond its own limit The
York Is too vast for private enterprise and too import
ant for further delay Should the land system be Grip
pied, this work and all others Of like character will be
passage Of the graduation act TO get rid Of the lands
as soon practicable there 10 but little doubt that OBJ
ject will be attained by IT, IT, the contrary, the sup
position was that the auos would not sell for MORE the
foregoing think, will satisfactorily show that supposi
ton 70 be erroneous
The sales have always been equal TO the demand the
supply far very far beyond IT, The demand at the re-
duced prices will be increased but chiefly for purposes
o speculation and the hardy ard enterprising settler,
instead Of dealing with Kind and paternal government
in the purchase Of his lands and securing perfect
title will have to look to the wealthy monepost and
trust 10 his tender ercies, with the risk thas has title
encountered by prior liens and mortgages.
With these views the natural suggestion Is tnat tne
ct alton Law he radically amended II Be tine pea
sure Of Congress engraft permanently on the land
system and in that event II IL further suggested tnat
the twelve half cent class he aooshei or rather
donated 10 the states respectively In which they le as
the profit will scarcely deiray the expense OF dsposing
az them. =,
The materials 10 answer the resolution Of the House
OF REPRESENTATIVES OF the sth OF August last cannot be
prepared i'm time 10 laid before that body at the
meaccmcut Of the next session. That resolu-
ton requires othat the Secretary OF the Interior
Cause 10 be prepared for the use OF the House
OF Representatives. during the RECESS Of Con
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NATIONAL PENSIONERS.


Annual Report Of the Pension Once.
The annual report Of the Commissioner Of Pensions to
the Secretary Of the Interior gives the following interest
ing particulars which furnish view Of its important
operations
The number Of original cases. and applications for in
Of army pensions that have been admitted during
the year ending June 30th, 1854, with the annual
amount Of PENSIONS also the amount Of arrearsges due
at the date Of issuing the esTtaoatesY I..,.
1877 Revolutionary soldiers .sl2,464 4S s95, $50 Sc
2S46 Widows of do. .2l0,774 80 Eli OF
1905 Half pay widows. 104, 2S4 90 %
1888 Invalid ....,,... 25, 948 "a 31,323 80
4,e54 Total. ... .s35s,os1 81 s73e, Ill 81
NAVY PENSIONS ADMITTED.
Annual awount amt arredrGgs.
oS Jnvahd.. ..$Z,W54 % ~, 100 ~
43 Widows and orphans. 8 594 90 "a, S4l 30
81 TOtaI.. u, 0Zo % SZS,VSo oS
pension agents for the year ending June 80, 1854
For Revolutionary $9O8.27O %
For halfpay to widows and orphans.... 190, 1872 90
For mvalids 444, 0S4 ~
Total amount. ,54s, s57 %
Amount of funds in the hands OF army
pension agents at the date of their last
returns (September so, 1854 was.... 3612, 800 46
And in the hands of navy pension agents. 1859 81
The number of army pensioners the roll who have
been paid at pension agencies the several
within the "fourteen months" preceding June 30,
1854, and the annual amount of pensions payable to
them is
l,O69 Revolutionary soldiers. ......... S74,151 81
$3.50 widows (of all classes). 643726 %
5000 Invalid. 454,773 81
l4,O63 Total ,172, col 63
Same Of the Macy, September 3otA, 1854.
90 us oSaoS 81
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Naval Intelligence.

Naval Intelligence
The SLOoP-O WAR ALBANY.-The anxiety Of tho
most interested in the fate Of the sloopofwar Alba1
and the gallant officers who served on board Of her,
creases each day adds to the time that has elap4
since she should have made her appearance ct SOD
port Of the United States or should have been met
or heard from at of the West India Isan
The hope that still exists at the Navy Department
her ultimate safety is not based on any knowledge
where she may be, if only wrecked or dismssted; b
the Hon. Secretary of the Navy has despatched
Princeton steamer to look for her in the track where
thinks her fate may most likely be ascertained.
There were certain qualities or peculiarities OF
Albany, which have often excited discussion among
val gentlemen and especially the differences between
model and those Of her more successful competite
among the SIX large sloops whose kees laid in 10
and which were intended to dcvelope the best mod
which six different naval constructors could produce
The Albany was built at the Brooklyn navy yard, .
her model can be seen at the of the American
titute, on Broadway, New York, where the model \
the Portsmouth, (the most successful Of all the s
probably the finest corvette in the world, can also
seen and compared with that Of the Albany.
The following were thelprincipal dimensions Of y
sst BALLAST 70 ons
6months; 6-s inch 1852 pr. guns; officers and Gro
30: tonnage, 1,Os4; launched 1S48.
Albany at sea is taken from Lieut. Emmonss statsti.
and Chronological History Of the Navy, published
authority of the Department, and shows the onc
character Of the ship down to 1852
''Steers and works readily, rolls easy, and pitch
heavily. "-1S47.
'steers well, but sails and works badly, and makes
BILE circumstances, never makes more than eight kne
per hour. Rolls and squats dreadfuy, and requresk
sail. "-1849
Clover masts were shortened several feet previo
to 1849."
Lays to WELL rolls deep. 1852.
Captain Samuel L. Breese, in letter addressed 70
Joseph Francis, the leboats of the Albany, and pu
hshed at page "a Of Mr.. Francis's testimonials says
the Albany =
In consequence Of the eanness Of the Albany aft, 81
scuds so deep in heavy sea, or becalmed, that
often dips up her stern boat full of water.
Should it unfortunately prove to be fact that the
bany has been lost at seals It not reasonable to
pose that her extreme leanness, without correspond
floor, combined with her narrow beam, being az e
less beam than the Observation-Disclosures bearing
same armament, has been the cause OF her losss T
fact that the Congress Of the United States have tax
away what little law the navy had for enforcing
ciplne, and have steadily refused to put any law
place, is another reason why we have had to deplo
such terrible shipwrecks and disasters at sea- and Il
influence may have been also element in the destru
ton of the Albany because the delicate the ship
better must be her discipline. Commercial.
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WISCONSIN LEGIgLATURy.-The following 4 3 tall
nearly a. IL Ia possible class the msmbers eject
the next Legislature OF Wisconsin,
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Total ~. 30 2b5tS,IU 2J,42I l,ocV oF.Soo fT,ooV
It will thus be perceived that of the 543 760 acres
EMBRACED by the warrants issued % $50 acres
ave located leaving only $50 acres to be
batished. 49,
81 the grant 900 made to each of the States
r internal improvements by the act Of 4th September
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they would have nothing to do and their appointment
would therefore have involved unnecessary expense.
Arrangements have been made for organizing new
land district in the southern part OF Florida IN accord
ance with the requirements Of the act OF oth August
act however requires amendment giving authority
TO the President to appoint the officers, and defining
their duties and responsibilities All the other Laws OF
the last session which require the action of this Office
and they are nearly one-ffth of the whole number
passed. have been considered and disposed Of or are in
The able and lucid reports Of the Surveyors Genera
are herewith communicated and special attention is re
spectuy requested to the suggestions and recommends
tons therein contained The great amount Of surveys
executed in their several Districts and the strenuous
efforts to in that service evnce the most
unit ring energy on the part Of those officers.
The report OF the Surveyor General of Michigan pre-
sents satisfactory statement OF the operations OF
his district during the Ia as % Se
lent surveys heretofore made and il pursuing the only
plan by which the evils resulting herefrcm be
saut Ste Marie referred by him. proper to state
that attempting to protract on large scale, the sur
veys formerly made OF those lots as requested by this
Office the Surveyor General found that they would not
close and further that the Of the blocks and
squares had not been properly marked.
In view OF the increased value Of the lots the village
IL was deemed necessary have them resurveyed with
care having reference to the decisions of the land Off
GERS under the law and the corners permanently mark
ed and established This has been done and II Is hoped
that the whole business will be closed at carly day.
II proper TO state however that the long delay in dis
posing OF this matter Is not attributable either to this
office or the Surveyor General
From the report OF the Surveyor General OF Wisconsin
and Iowa whose district includes also the Territory OF
Minnesota II will be perceived that the immigration 70
that region great that il is impossible for the sur
ycys tokeep pace with the settlements notwithstanding
the most judicous application OF the means placed AZ
his disposal the unceasng efforts Of his deputies and
devotion to labor the part Of his clerks OF about
twelve hours each day. -,
The Surveyor General Of Illinois and Missouri Is rapidly
bringing the Iabors Of his Office to close and but Tor
the daicuh and complicated duties connected with the
location and survey the private claims OF his district.
would soon have them completed. me granting OF tne
reaues ;, made by him FOR the appropriation OF Sna
u fos tae pucchs,e Of law books for the use OF hi
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Total sold and located with m.
warrants. U.S. o. i
CT sh received for land Sold 796 %
rants 4ee3a2 rs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
THE TEMPLE OF FANCY.

VIZ ERE it not that the Temple Of Fancy had
w become favored name, | would be
tempted to fall in with the common order Of the
age-"Change and reform'i-and call it the Crys-
tai Palace; but shall for the present argue that
change in name, at least is not reform, and with
out further remarks announce to my friends and
the community in general, that the Tempe is
open and ready for exhibition. visited Il wish
you all to know the Crystal Palace before pur-
chasing my Fancy Goods, and consequently had
the advantage sccruing from having beheld the
BEAUTIFUL OF WORLD ON exhibition, and as far as
my pile would allow me- / assure you, | have
drawn largely from it in my selections for the
Temple-and am persuaded my friends will be
amply repaid by visit no admittance fee exact
ed but our business is to show, and SELL FIVE can
1t is useless to enumerate, but please consider
yourselves most respectfully invited to call, and
it will give us pleasure to show you all.
JOHN +. HARRISON,
Nov %. 1853 Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
Terms per Session Of fpe Months
March 90. 1854.

a6-william Robinson, Philip Siler and Eliza
beth his wife, William Shields son Of John, Rob-
ert R Shields, John Lancaster and Ruth his wife,
Calvin Andrews and Susan his wife, John Spen-
Ger and Sarah his wife, the heirs of James Shields,
son of John, whose names are unknown, Hugh
Cunningham, George X Cunningham, Samuel
Cunningham, John w Cunningham, Samuel A
Cunningham, John Gill and Susan Jane his wife,
William Quaid and Charity Ann his wife, John
M Shields, Abraham Foreman and Anna his wife,
Nancy, a married daughter of George Shields and
her husband, whose n lame is unknown, .he heirs
of Jane Austin, decd, whose names are unknown,
two daughters of Samuel Shields, decd whose
names are unknown, James Shields of Samuel
William Shields of Samuel, David Yates Thomas
Yates, william Yates, Joseph Yates, and Nancy
Yates
YNAKE notice that on Friday tie 2lst day Of
i April nert, at the Office of Seman Garard
Commissioner, in Martinsburg, Va, we will take
the dispositions of Robert v Snodgrass, Lewis
Grantham, John Zorn and others, to be read as
evidence in a suit now pending in the Circuit
Court Of the County of Berkeley, in Chancery,
wherein we are plaintiffs ami you and others are
defendants. JOSEPH HARPER,
ELIZABETH HARPER,
ISRAEL ROBINSON,
ROBERT X ROBINSON,
MARY ROBINSON.
march 90. 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
LADIES DRESS GOODS.

My stock Of Ladies' Dress Goods this season,
lVE embraces many new and pretty styles, con-
ssting Of
Rich Brocade, Poult &c Soi's Plain Silks.
Lustre Gro de Rhine, Chan,lion and
Glaca Silks, French Monsseiaines and
Cashmeres. Worsted Piaids. Six Warp
Aipacas, Lama Cloth and Challeys. Can.
ton Grapes. Opera Soaking, French
Cloths for Choking. Cashmere de Cosse
Robes, Persian Cloth, 7arietons Of all
Colors, Mansook, Slriss and Null Nus
Inns, Cambrics and Jackonttts, Brilliant
and Illusion Mantilles. SAa,cls, Lace
Tcils, Green, Blue and Broion Bareges,
&c., &C.. which can and will sell cheap.
Nov 2, 1853. JOHN w. BOYD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

- ohN Sat"f Nt~tnAu6 az thc NEW ALofd-
ING EaPoRIUM Of
.HsU1Eg RI. STx.vE Il co.,
next door to RawIins' Hotel, is truly as,onish
ing. They have just received, and are daily
receiving. the larges, and best assortment Of
READY MADE CLOTHING
ofall kinds, ever brought 10 this market.
Their stock consists in part OF Cassineit and
Tweed Coats. fine Cloth Frock do. fine Clcth
Dress do, Overcoats Of all kinds, Monkey
Jackets, fine Cassimer Pantaoons, Cassinett
dois hne Satin Vests, Merino do, Satiineti,
Cloth, and Velvet Vests. Also, large assort-
ment OF Boys Clothing.
They keep constantly on hand oil kinds Of
UndeFshiris. Drawers, white and iq'd Shirts,
Collars, Bosoms, cravats, Scaris, Pocket
Handkercheifs. Suspanders, Socks, Gloves.
Hosiery. and Umbrellas.
Also, a general assortment Of Boots ard
Shoes, Gum Shoes, Trunks, valises, HAS,
Caps, &c., &c. All of which will be sold
cheaper than the same quality OF goods were
ever sold in Martinsburg. Cali at once, and
get your winter clothing One door south OF
RawIins' Hotel, Marnnsburg. FEB Is.
~ B Persons that cannot be accommodated with our
present stock or Clothing informed we are prepared
have Clothing made to order at short notice and
anteed FIT at the same low prices.
80 We sincere thanks to the citizens Of Mar
tnsbug aud vicinity for the very liberal patronage
received respectfully solicit continuance the
part render general satisfaction both IN Goods
Prizes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
SOAPS, SHAVING CREAM,

dAVE just received from JuLEs HAuEL. direcf.
i large and excellent supply of TofLrr AM
SHAVING Scars, consisting of the Crystal Palace
Prince Albert, Omnibus, Nymph, Crystalline Ball
Monster. Oleophan, &c, &c, and his premium
Sharing CREAMS, which took the medal Ia London
at the WoRLD's FAIR; bis Eau Lustrai the finest
preparation out for cleansing the scalp and beat
tifying the hair; bis celebrated Depiiatory Pow.
der for removing hair from Ladies' faces or other
parts, where it so often mars the beauty Of the fe
male and isrEarts masculine appearance this
minutes without any risx CT danger or hurt TO the
person; his genuine Extracts and Perfumed Wa
tiers of the following varieties Bay Leaf, Laven
der, yerbena, Toilet, Eau de Cologne. &c, &c.
JOHN +. HARRISON,
Oct s. 1883 Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
THE FREDERICK
FEMALE SEMINARY,

rs located in Frederick City, Nd, as healthy
Il and pleasant a town as any in the Southern
States
This Institution has an able and efficient Board
of Professors and Teachers, good Library, cx-
cellent Musical Instruments, an extensive Chem
ical and Philosophical Apparatus, and it is conf
IDENTIFY believed that il offers as many facilities
for imparting thorough, extensive and refined
education as any Seminary in the land.
The School is NOT sEcTARIAS on the contrary
the young ladies are strictly required to attend
such Church as parents designate, accompanied
always by a teacher.
Scholars will be received at any time during
the year, and will be charged proportionably from
the date OF their entrance to the close the Scho
lastic year in July.
The duties Of the School will be resumed after
the Christmas Holidays, on the 3rd day os janu-
airy, which would be very appropriate time for
Scholars to enter the School
gsTFor Boord and Tuition including furnished
ROOMS Lights, fael, IFashuag, etc, $500 per .Scko-
tastic year payable half-yearly IL ddvonee.
STFor Circulars and other particulars address
bee 2l, 1858. II. WINCHESTER, Pres't
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
FACTS CANNOT Be DOUBTED.

Let The Afflicted Read ane Ponder
E@S- More than 500 persons in the City of Rich
mond, Va, alone testify to the remarkable
cures performed by
CART ER's SPANISH MIxTuE E
The great Spring Medicine and Purifier CT the
Blood is now used by hundreds ofgrntefu patients,
who testify daily to the remarkable cures perform-
ed by the greatest Of all medicines, Carriers Span
ish Mixture. Neuralgia, rheumatism, scrofula,
Eruptions ON the Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers W.
GERS, Old Sores, Affections of the Kidneys Dis
eases ofthe Throat, Female Complaints, Pains and
Aching Of the Bones and Joints, are speedily put
to fight by using this great and inestimable rem
edy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet
been found to compare with it. II cleanses the
system of all impurities, acts gently and efficient
ly on the Liver and Kidneys strengthens the Di-
gestion, gives tone to the Stomach, makes the Skin
clear and healthy, and restores the Constitution,
enfeebed hy disease or broken down by the excess
es ofyouth, to its pristine vigor and strength.
For the ladies, il is incomparaby better than
all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses of Car
ter's Spanish Mixture will remove all sallowness
OF complexion, bring the roses mantling to the
cheek, give elasticity to the step, and improve the
general health in remarkable degree, bsyonI all
the medicines ever heard Of
large number of certificates Of remarkable
cures performed on persons residing in the city o
Richmond, Va, by the use ofCarter's Spanish Mix
ture, is the bes. evidence that there is no humbpv
about it. The press, hotel keepers, magistrates,
physicians, and public men, we'll known to the COM
munlty, all add their testimony to tue effects OF
this GREAT BLOOD PuRrfER,
Call and see few hundreds Of the certificates
around hebotsle
None genuine unless signed BENNETT BEERS,
Druggists.
Principal Depots. NJ Ward, Close & Co.. No.
SO Maiden Lane, New York; 4 W. pyott & Sons,
and jenkins \ Hartshorne, Philadelphia; Bennett
Beers, No 1875 Main Street, Richmond, Va
And for sale in Martinsburg by j 7. Harrison
and VIM. Dorsey and by dealers in Medicines ev-
erywhere. August "a, 1853
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
DR. HOUfrLASD,x
CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERs,
DIR. c. N. JACKSON.

No. 120, Arch street. Phliaseip hta,
Their power over the above diseases is not ex-
cclled, ii e9ualied, by any other preparation in
the United States, as the cures attest in many
case1 after skiifui physicians had fsiled
These Bitters are worthy the attention OF in
valids. Possessing great virtues in the rectifi-
cation Of diseases Of the Liver and lesser glands.
exercising the most searching powers in weak.
ness and affections of the digestive organs, they
are, withal, safe, certain, ard pleasant
READ AND BE CONVINCED.
The philadelphia Saturday Gazette,r says Of
DIR HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS
ut is seldom that We recommend what are
termed Patent Medicines, to the confidence and
patronage OF our readers; and therefore when VIC
recommend DR.. HooHand's German Bitters. we
wish it 60 be distinctly understood that we are
not speaking Of the nostrums Of the day, that are
noised about for brief period and then forgotten
after they have done their guilty race of mischief
but of medicine long established universally
priced, and which has met the hearty approval Of
the faculty itself1
''Scott's Weekly caid, Aug 49,
s'Dr- Hooaand's German Bitters, manufactured
by Dr. jackson, are nov recommended by some of
the most prominent members Of the faculty as an
article of much efficacy in cases of female weak
ness, Persons of debilitated constitutions will
find these Btters advantageous to their health, as
We know from experience the salutary effect they
have upon weak systemsp
nnpr ryrap,.nr
'uOnN - 1I'E''oE.
J. G. Moore Esq, of the Daily News, said, 0c-
tober 3lst--
DR. iioofLAsvs ukanAs BiTrEns-,We are
ease Of the bowels, and can with truth testify to
its efficacy. We have taken the contents of two
bottles. and we have derived more heneft from
the experiment tAan we derived previously from
years Of allophatic treatment at the hands Of our
first physiciansu
Hon. c. d. Hineliue Mavor Of the city of Gam.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
EDUCATION! EDUCATION I!

AT G. WEBSTER will open schoel for the
lM reception of pupils, in the building recent
" erected at the upper end of Race Street. en- Non
day, November 2sth.
The building is large and convenient, and in
every respect well adapted to the purposes of q
school,
TERMS PER QUARTER or TWELVE WEEKS.
orthography, Reading, Writing and Arith-
tic, So 90
English Grammar and Geography, 90
Nat Philosophy, Chemistry and Nat. His
tory, 100
Algebra Geometry, Mensuration and Sur
veying, 700
REFERENCES
NJ II. Thayer, Principal of the High School, Bait.
] l.. Warfeld NJ. D., Westminster, Nd.
WIN. A. Matthias, NJ. D., do. do.
Ell J. uenkel, NJ. D., A. A. County, do.
=. d. Lynch NJ. D., do 40.
Rev Augustus Webster, D. D.. Bait, do,
H. l.. Bonds, Atty at Law, do. do.
c. d. Barnets, do. do. do.
Hon. N. Brewer, Annapolis do.
A. Randall, Atty at Law, Annapolis, do.
X. J. Downing. Chester county. Peunsylvania.
Jacob Sharpless, nj. D., Downington, do.
Nov 90 1883
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
NEW FALL AND WINTER COoDS.

TIlE subscriber has just received aud open
IL ed fresh supply Of Fall and Winter Goods,
consisting in part Of Cloths, Cassilnercs and Vest
ings; yats and Caps, very cheap; Ladies' Dress
Goods Of all descriptions; Mouslin de Lame from
l21a up to 37s cts. a beautiful and good style
Of Cashmere for 80 cts Blk. Silk from so cts TO
1926 Calicoes from Ga cts. up to 10 cts. ; large
stock of shaws from 80 TO $40; Bonnets from
so cts up; fine stock of Bonnet ribbons from
~ cts up to 62is cts Hosiery for women and
children; Mems wtol and cotton socks; large
stock OF Worked Collars from Ga cts up TO So 90 ;
Women and Childrens shoes very cheap; and all
articles usually kept in Dry Good and Fancy
Store.
determined TO sell ut very small advance for
Cash IL MYERS
Sept 20, 1853
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
HoyoRIFaCUBILATUDISTTY.


I HAVE just received and opened large
= and beautiful lot of silver plated Albala
ware. consisting frable Forks. Dessest Forks.
Table Spoons, Dessert ditto, and Tea Spoons,
which guarantee to be cheaper and Gar supe-
sior 10 any ware Of the kind ever offered ia
thus market; persons wishing to supply them
selves will do well 10 call soon, as there 10 a
great demand f,r the Article. De careful 10
notice he Marble Slab. 10 the pavement with
the name - JOHN H. HARRISON.
Jan. II 1884, Druggist.