Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-16
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MARriNsBURC. FssauAnr 10. 1876.


interesting intelligence. The commo-
ton at the head quarters ofthe Commer-
cial world, 1--WE mean the commercial
disturbances IN London,) is one of those
anomalies, that would seem to take
place merely to bother political econo-
miSts. 1t can be compared to nothing
but the panic of a well disciplined army.
The Panama Question in Congress is
still under the consideration OF the con-
script fathers in the Capitol. The
Washington City Gazette, (of opposi-
ton memory has changed his dress, but
not turned his coat'' for the United
States Telegraph; still avows in the
prospectus, opposition 70 Mr.. Adams
Administrations And it is well-It is a
p"oI government that cant stand slight
opposition or hitle watching.-And
lastly-The latest intelligence from Eu-
rope brings us news of the death of A
iexander. Emperor of Russia; he died
an December at Tagaursck, after an
illness of few days. Having no chill
dren be is succeeded by his brother Con
stanene, who is Cow GEAR of all tie
Russiasn We cannot bel p hoping, that
in his dissolution, the Holy Alliance"
against the rights of the people, has re
ceiyed its death blow. There is some
mystery as to the cause of his death
erysipelas proceeding from diseased
leg-bilious ieyer--and ASSASSINA.
TI0N have all been alledged as the
cause. The last disease has been too
common in the palace OF the Cars. to
excite any surprise more especially
when the unpopularity of Alexander's
system of Military colonies is considers
ed. ALI Europe seems to be on The
"qui vigeo as to the first movements OF
his successor. The Greeks may be con
sidered as peculiarly interested. Let
his policy be what it may from their
present situation, the late Emperor's
death must bring theis affairs to crisis.
From the facts as afforded in the fol-
lowing account, we are disposed to c on
cur with the jury, and think that from
all that appears, the conduct OF Mr.
Mann If not unmaniy, was at least un-
gentlemanly. But there is one thing
that has always puzzled our editorial
capaeity-why is it that similar con-
duct on the part of the female does
not meet with similar apprehension in
society," Admitting that the defenceless
situation of the lady renders her more
liable to this kind OF imposition; never
theless we have seen instances where
the geatlema., confding in the promise
of some fsiihjess fair one; has purchas-
ed his 'ssilver, his Liverpool, his brass
and iron," bed and bedding; and having
obtained his marching orders notwith-
standing; has received instead of SYM
patty, the pleasure oil being laughed at
as "gfeat BOBBY" We would not
have the lady's father to pay in damages
for her fckleness, but we should GER
tainls lnveigh against that rule as a bad
one, which does not cut both ways.
Dan Us. Mann This action brought
on a Breach Of prom'ss of Marriage was
tried on Tuesday Gath ult. in the Su
!. preme judicial Court of Massachusetts
at Boston. TIE facts we're briefly these:
"rhe plaintiff, Miss Day, is very a
miable Young lady, about % years of
age, and daughter of the late Judge
Day, of Wrentham, formerly member
of the House Of representatives., and af-
forwards of the Senate of this State
The defendant, Mr. Howard Mann, is
respectable young man, aboute5 years
Of age, an only son of the late Mr. Jason
Mann, very industrious and thriving
farmer, also of Wrentham. In the
spring of 1879, or Whereabouts. the de-
feniant frequently visited the house OF
Mrs. Jerusha Day, the mother OF the
plaintiff he seemed to pay his address
es chiefly to the plaintiff, and she re-
ceiyed his attentions; and, indeed their
friendship for each other was fast ripen
ing into that affection which usually
leads to a matrimonial alliance, when
hearing several reports unfavorable to
his character. she signitied to HIM her
wish to break off the connex,on.
Some time in August 1924. the de-
PENDANT requested two of his friends 10
intercede for him. and desire of the
plaintiff renewal Of their intercourse;
but before they had an opportunity OF
conversing with her upon the subject,
she learnt that the stories circulated ~
his disadvantage We're false and ground
less, and thc.reupon wrote him letter
raouaetir. 20 ,ntarviaxy He answered