Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-08-23

former state Tor less than from ten 10 twelve
thousand dollars. This was also insured.
BosroS. Aug. 10, 1882
Fasting and Prayer Yesterday was more
generally observed as day oil humiliation
and prayer than any annual appointment
of fasting within our remembrance. The
stores and places of business was universally
closed in the city; silence and solennl,y
pervaded the streets not always observable
on the Sabbath, and churches were well fill.
ed with sober and devout worshippers. The
effect upon the people cannot but be salutary.
A most serious riot took place on the 10Th
ult. IN Picton, (HallowelD Upper Canada,
between the Protestants and Catholics of this
vicinity. 1t would appear that few Protes-
tant families, by the name of Wilson, were
celebrating the 18th July, together with a
man of the name of Sullivan, called King Of
the Catholics Of Picton.- Sullivan kept With
the Wilson's all the lorcpart Of the day, and
very frequently urged them to take more
freely OF the intoxicating bowl, until, it would
appear. he thought them mellow enough for
his purpose. He then persuaded them TO
come and walk round the hill beyond the
bridge, which they did; but as soon as thew
reached the summit OF the hill. they vera
met by large party of Catholics, well pre-
pared with stones, who commenced an at
tack upon The Professionals
A general battle Immediately ensued be-
tween the two parties, which was fought
with all the desperation that can possibly be
imagined. The principal weapons of the
Catholics we're stones, Notwithstanding they
had provided themselves with loaded mus.
ket and fixed bayonet, but fortunately il was
wrested from one OF them, in time TO pre-
vent ITS contents from being discharged
at any person Ehe riot lasted a considera-
BILE time, before it could be quelled by the
authorities of the place. One or more OF the
Protes,ants was left by the Catholics, sup
posed TO he dead; but Hii are, we are happy
to state, recor ring from their wounds, but
one, and 1t is generally thought impossible
that he will get the better Of it. Five of
the principals were made prisoners the same
evening, and next day underwent an examin-
atom before the magistrates Of this village.
hey were committed to kensington goal.
there TO await their trial the ensuing sessions.
-Hd'.o,ceI Free Press.
Hoo to become shortSighted.-A person
with the best sight may make himself short.
sighted by merely wearing coDcave glasses.
l have met with some simple young gentle
men at College who produced the disease bv
this atiectation, and became permanently
shortslghted. The retina, accustomed to the
stimulus light sent from very close objects.
becomes more iasensible 70 those more re-
mote, and consequently, less powerful. Hence
Watchmakers are shertsighted, and sailors
the reverse Mechanics Magazine.
A friend at Newcastle, Delaware. under
date SATURDAY. NJ .
cholera have occurred within these two DAYS.
Those who have suffered with it, have all
been traced to the eating of putrid oysters
on Monday and Tuesday last Ibid.
NORFOLK, August 1913 new cases-1i
white and 81 black. Total deaths IL;
white, extremely Incorporate
poRrsMoUTH-t'rom' "Wednesday TO Sat.
urday 5S new eases; / deaths
ELIZABETH CITY--SeveraI cases chiefly
blackstone death.
Tie Lataeh-The fine new Brig Philip
Doddridge was on Monday launched from the
ard OF our excellent constructor and most
useful citizen, Mr. RoBERr HUNTER
She is named after the Honorable Philip
Doddridge, Chairman OF the Committee Tor
the'Dlstrct OF Columbia in the House of Re
as tribute OF respect and
gratitude for tbs exertions in favor of the
whole District at all times, and this Town in
particular, during the last session of Con-
gress.
discharge of cannon announced Der safe
connexlon with her destined element, where
the solicitude Of the citizens Of this town in
her favor will be increased by the name she
bears.-.1leGaadrta Gazette.
Health Of Boston - he Boston Courier Of
Friday says
I'VE learn from a physician of extensive
practice IN the city, thai he has not under lls
care single case of Typhus Fever or Chol-
era lniaatum, or any other Of the serious dis
eases usually prevalent at this season Of the
year, and t!lat the whole city is remarkably
healthy in this respect
I'VE also learn from the same gentleman.
and others Of the profession, that a great mt-
ny OF the citizens are suffering under attacks
OF disrrhocea, &c. complaints easily cured,
which are probably caused by the warm and
suitry damp weather of the last few days. as
well as by ndKcretion IN the use of fruit and
vegetables, and which In all cases, readily
yield to simple prescriptions and diet
DF1dFards B0cme-Of the thfrty-ous
cases reported within the hast twenty four
hours, IA the cholcra hospitals, whose hah-
It's were known ttceity 81 zen were intrmpe=