Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-10-15
From TIE Rhode Issn.d .ameyi;ea,.

Inc Ioiowlng eloquent and llst encomiun
on one of our most distinguished fellow coun
trymen, DIR. Charming. is taken from speech
delivered by DIR. Bowring at an anniversary
meeting. held at Finsbury Chapel, London,
June 10th
"ln connexion with our progress and our
history IN America, | cannot (said DIR. b
avoid referring to that splendidwritera and high
souied man, whose services 10 literature have
been OF the highest order. and whose career
! was marked by a series Of pure and beautiful
t1umphs; where he unveiled the gentle the
generous, the judicious Fenelon TO the siron-
ger admiration and more correct estimate of
mankind, or elevated yet higher our Milton,
our own English poet---him whose mind the
mind otChanning most resembes---him whose
soul was Ike star and dwelt apart
Who had vslcs whsse sound " a. Ike the sea
Pure rs the naked hexscn
But most of all, and first Of an, do honour
Dr. Ginning, Tor dethroning from the alice
tons OF men chat modern conqueror, the mys-
ferrous but magnificent dclusion Of whose
name look upon as the fruitful source of err
ror and Of lnisery--that man whose history is
one Of usurpation and vioience--the warrior
the aggressor---of whom poor but emerge
TIC poet has most truly said.
A tyrant's power, 4 sough, to bind with cords
Theught-fsr she Slapped him With her wings
ofwsrds
Which sei,ateth sstions."
For this good deed, as a Christian and a
lover ofpeace, for this especially, | thank DIR.
Channing.~-Ife has attacked successfully a
iallacy of all fallacies the mostpernicious; and
II wanted vigorous arm like his TO smite so
huge an idol''
II is stated in the sth number of the essays
OF Columbus, now publishing in the Boston
Bulletin, Jackson paper, that many have re-
ceived appointments in the Custom House,
f'whose designation TO such trusts was fami-
iiarly known long before General jackson
was chosen TO be PRESIDENT Ii there were
no "bribery and corruption" in this previous
"desgiaaiort" or bartcring OF office, il certain
ly looks good deal like it.
Poulson's American--We understand that
the Society of Friends, have organized BIZ
BILE Society, under the title of @Bible Associa-
ton of Friends in America"
The Society intend to publish an octave
edition Of the bible, in large type and on fine
paper, for general distribution.
Successor 10 General Jacksonville Lock-
port Journal of the 18th, dominates MIR. Van
Buren,, the present Secretary of State, as the
successor to General Jackson.--.N " Courier
g. Enquirer.
The celebrated Chestnut Tree, the proper
ty of Lord Dacre at Tamworth, Gloucester
shire, IS the oldest, If not the largest tree in
England, having this year attained the age of
1929 years, and being 50 feet round; and yet
such vigor remains in it that il bore nuts
two years ago; from which young trees are
growing
.4jne,adsfor Broken Heart-In suit for
breach of promise OF marriage, at the circuit
sitting in this city, on Thursday, verdict of
flee hundred doiiary was rendered for the fe-
male plaintiff. The plaintiff is near 40 years
old, the defendant a little over 20.--.4ib. lido.
A murder was perpetrated on Wednesday
last in the neighberhood of his place The
person killed, as well as the perpetrafor Of
the foul deed, were from Alabama. The
name of the former, Thoms Newcomb, for
merry a resident of this county, and that of
the latter, Windsor Hickman. They were
engaged as drovers and bad travelled togeth-
er from Alabama. During the Journey they
had quarreled repeatedly, and the quarrel
was renewed again on Wednesday evening,
when Hickman drew long knife and plunged
il into the breast Of his companion, who ex-
pred in 10 or ID minutes. Mr.. Rigney, who
had charge of the drove, with two or three
other individuals were near enough TO hear
the cry of murder. and Mr.. Michael Thomas
saw the fatal stroke: On their instantly has
tening to the spot, and before they were able
to ascertain the injury done, Hickman fled
and has not yet been apprehended. He is
represented as stout, bold and turbulent fel-
low, who has heretofore been guilty OF sundry
outrages.--Fiederick- totcn Herald.
REFO RM--A gentleman in conversation
with porter, last sprsng on the subject of
temperance, was informed by him that he had
always been in the babt OF drinking arde Mt
spirits temperately He thought that it as
necessary, as his work was very hard. He
was induced, however, TO attempt total absti-
nence by being urged TO lay by the amount
he generally paid for spirits, at sach times as
he had been in the practice of indulging him
self. He soon found that as his money i'm
creased, his thirst (Which had been his great
excuse) ahated His purse is now SIS hea-
vier--he never enjoyed such uninterrupted
good health and freedom from head ache
and has yet TO learn that cold water has in jar
ed him. Look at this, iabeurers--mechanie
Look at it, all classes in Society; total abb
stinence from ardent spirits viii make the
poor man rich, and the rich man happy
TIYs the true thiloconhar,s Stone. xvboeves