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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
From The albany EUening Journal.
THE BITTER BITTEN.

A few days ago, as one of our Mer
chant Tailors in Market.street was
patiently waiting the calls pensioners,
a robust, honest looking fellow, stepped
into the shop, who looked as though he
needed an outfit, his habiliments being
rather the worse for wear. After the
usual enquiries as to prices, &c. he
concluded TO rig himself with a new
suit. He DOTTED his old coat ana vest.
and very soont0undsubstitute for them
among the various samples spread out
before him by the accommodating SUP.
pler. Having found pantaloons 10
please him, he walked into the back
room to see whether they were of SUI.
ficient length and breadth, which be.
ing the case, he very unceremoniously
kicked his old ones out orthe way. and
made for the back window. With
wonderful dexterity he leaped over the
different walls, wood piles and HIGH
fences that INSTRUCTED his progress. and
was soon farther than speaking dis.
lance" from the tailor's shop and his
tattered rags. The honest shop keeper
began to wonder at his DELAY, and pro.
ceeded to the room where he had left
his customer, but lo the bird had flown,
and left ''not wreck behind" save his
thread-ba breeches-no very profta.
BILE exchange for the absent new su;t
lie IN vain looked through the window
for the rascal, or peered into his own
and the adjoining yards, and soon made
up his mind that he might as well set
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
To the Editor Of ate Miners Journal.
DEAR SIR

1t occurs to me that a communi-
cation ofthe following incident may be
of value to this section Of country,
where the Rattlesnake is, perhaps,
more frequently met with than in any
other portion Of the United States, as
densely settled or as contiguous to the
sea- board.
As a party Of assistants engaged I'M
der my direction in the location Of the
PhiIipsburg railroad, were occupied
few days since in protractions at their
encampment, information was given
that an axe man attached to the party
had been bitten by a rattlesnake. One
Of the assistants, Mr.. Henry Hopkins,
of Massachusetts, Immediately FASTENED
to the spot, and applied his bps to the
wound, sucking it for some time, and
as long as it appeared to him that the
treatment could be of any service. The
hand and arm Of the man nevertheless
swelled excessively; but in the course of
day or two the swelling went down,
AMI neither the assistant nor the man
have since experienced the slightest in
convenience. The case seems to be a
very conclusive one in favor of the eff
cacy OF sIch treatment, where an in
dividual happens to be at hand suifi-
GENTLY resolute to administer it, as the
snake had been previously very much
irritated, and the wound in the hand
was deep one. 1t is scarcely worth
while to mention that the assistant took
the precaution, after resigning his pa
tents hand, of giving to his own mouth
the benefit Of a pretty thorough ablu-
ton.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
MONCURE ROBINSON.
Schuylkill county, Pa, !
Aug. 6, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

down customer and clothes as "among
the missing" After thus disposing Of
the absentees, be very naturally and
mechanically proceeded to ransack the
pockets Of the old trowsers which were
left, where be soon found a pocket book,
forgotten, doubtless, by the gentleman
in his haste TO secure the spoils, upon
opening which his glad eyes were gree
ted by the cheering sight Of bank notes.
When he unrolled them, he counted
ten dollars-three dollars more than the
garments were porth uhich the unfortu-
nate rogue ran of nth?
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

Horrid Transaction.-A family OF
twelve free coloured persons, consist
ing OF four grown females, and eight
children, were poisoned yesterday, sup
posed by negro man named Adam,
owned by Mr.. VERNON. The circum.
stances, as near as we can learn, were
these. The fellow Adam had been liv.
ing for some time past in the yard,
and some difficulty having occurred, he
was required toremove, and was to have
left this day. In consequence of this
requirement, the fellow made some
threats that he would be revenged.
Yesterday, at dinner, the family had
prepared some soup, and fowl cook.
ed with rice, which was served up, and
a woman, in an adjoining house, who
had been recently confined, was also
furnished with some of the soup, small
portion of which was given to her child.
Shortly after partaking of their meal,
the whole were attacked with violent
retchings, and several who had freely
Partaken of the food, were last even
ing IN dangerous situation. The fell
low was seen in the kitchen, at the
time the dinner was cooking, dipping
spoon into the pot, and from appear
ances, there can be little doubt, that
he infused poison into it at that time.
lie was taken into custody, to await
an examination. Medical assistance
was Immediately obtained, and we sin
cerely hope the designs of the villain
may yet be frustrated.
Charleston Courier.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

wAsHIseros CousrY BANK.-Gsorgs
r. .Mosher, Esq having resigned the Of
fee Of Cashier Of this institution, bis pri-
vate engagements in Baltimore requiring
his presence in that city, the Board Of
Directors on Thursday last, appointed
HoRATIo e McPHERsoE, Esq Of Fred
eTick City, his successor. Mr.. McPher
son having accepted the appointment will
enter upon the discharge Of The duties of
the Office 10 the course Of week or two.
until which time MIR. Mosher will continue
in this Bank -HiRiamsport Ban.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
Extract Of a letter dated
SARATOGA SPRINGS. Aug.

oARAToGA SPRINGS, Aug. z.
DEAR SR,--l give you a piece Of
news that is current here, and general
ly believed. 1t is that Mr.. Van Buren,
wrote on to the "Honorable Isaac Hill"
requesting him to wait until he arrived
here, and that Immediately on receiv-
ing the letter, the honorable Senator
packed up his ''time honored hablIi-
ments" and went off. This sign ofdis-
affection in the Granite State has wor.
ried the Vice considerably. To whom
Mr.. Hill has made over New Hamp.
shire, is yet to be seen. They say
Cass.- AI6any Argus.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

The deaths from all diseases in Bal
t'more duringthe week ending on Tues
day last, were 72-of whom IA were
CniIdren under two years of age
Cholera lnfantum Tor summer COM
Plalnt) is fully as fatal to Children, as
Cholera AsPhyxia is to adults.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

II Good One" Mister. (said Johnny
Raw, from New Jersey, who lately visit
ed the office OF the Eastern Argus don't
folks pay for the paper without dunnen
guess II was Printer, Id tickle em with
an oat straw! Why father takes paper,
and I've heered him tell mother, he'd iust
about as lief cheat the Parson as the
Printer!"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
Very respectfully. your, oh't servant,
AMOS KENDALL.

Mr. Livingston and his suite are, it
seems, TO sail for France. in the United
States Slip Delaware. This magnificent
vessel may be exhibited with equal con
fidence TO the friends or the enemies Of
orr republic. The still more imposing
Pennsylvania, now on the stocks in our
navy yard, is in full preservation, and
might be. it is said, equipped for sea in
short time. Her proper "home" is on
the deep."-yNat. Gag.
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Domestic Intelligence.
From tLe .Nelo York .qmeriean.


We have received. and hasten TO lay
before our readers, the annexed copy OF
the Circular which the Presidents Agent,
.anlos Kendall, addresses 10 the Bank.
"The Government" spoken of in this
Circular, is not the Government, as usu-
ally understood and as established by The
Constitution, but The Executive merely:
one OF the two parties-(and that the one
about which it used to be considered quite
republican to be most JEALOUSY by whom
all laws are made. Yet this Government
undertakes TO say, what ptobabfy "Con
gress" Spoken Of in contradIsiinclion,
''irom the government will or VIII not
do, about recharlering the present, or
creating any other Bank
AUGUST, 1893.
SiR:-I have been appointed by the Sc
cretary Of the Treasury, at the request
of tile President Of the United States, TO
confer with State Banks in relation to fu
tore deposits and distribution Of the pub
lie revenue,
II is deemed Probable by the Govern
ment, that the Bank Of the United Stats
will not be rechartered. and that no other
institution will be established by Congress
to supply tsplace as agent Of the Treasu.
ry
AS it is now less than three years TO
the expiration Of its charter, the Presl
dent thinks il his duty TO look to the
means 10y which the service il now rem
ders TO the Government is thereafter 10
be performed, aud if sufficient reasons
shall exist, the Government may desire
to employ another agent, or other agents,
at an early period.
The sole object of my appointment is.
TO ascertain on what terms the several
State hanks may be wiling to perform
the service now rendered by the bank Of
the United States TO the Government,
should IT become necessary Or expedent
TO employ another agent. or other agents,
thai the Secretary OF The Treasury may.
In that event, be able to make a judlcious
selection.
in tvrsuit of this object, I have the
non0r TO inquire whether the Baak over
which you preside, is DESTROYS, should q
change take place, of undertaking that
agency, or portion of it; at.
II this inquiry should he answered 10
the affirmative, | am authorised to com
manlcate with you further on The sub
ject,
1t is, however, TO be distinctly under
stood, that nothing which may pass is 10
be considered pledge on the part of the
Government, TO remove the deposites from
the bank of the United States, before The
expiration of its charter, or to employ
your bank IN any event. or TO make any
hnai arran gements upon the conditions
winch may now be proposed or received.
If IT be oovenient, | shall he happy TO
know the disposition Of your Board Old
rectors OF the subject; if not, will you do
me the favor to give me your own, leav-
ing an expression Of the wishes OF the
Board TO some more convenient opportu-
nifty.
Very respectfully. your. oh't servant,
AMOS KENDALL.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

From Tennessee a few additional re-
turns have been received. Sufficient,
however, is known, to satisfy us that
Luke Lea has been chosen to Congress
in the Knoxville district; that Samuel
Bunch has beaten John Cooke in anoth-
er district; and that James Standifer
has been reelected.
Private letters give reason to suppose
that David Crockett has been elected,
in opposition to Mr.. Fitzgerald, late re.
preventative.
From KENTUCKY, we learn that, in
the Tenth (late Daniel's) district, Amos
Davis is no doubt elected over James
Crawford, both National Republicans;
J. G. Mason, the Jackson candidate,
having declined. In the Ninth (Madi-
sony district, the contest has been chief
ly between John White and James
Love, ESqrs., both National Republ-
cans, each Of them out-running j. Speed
Smith, the Administration candidate.
1t is yet uncertain whether MIR. Crit
tenden or Mr.. Pope is chosen ir one
contested district, and Mr.. Lctcher or
Mr.. Moore in another.
From ALABAMA, in which the cleo
tons are also over, we have no returns.
There is no opposition to the election of
Governor Gayle, who has signalized
himself by his strong opposition to Null
LITIGATION.
For Congress, the State is entitled,
under the new census, to two addition
al Representatives, making five in all.
The three late members are candidates
for re-eIection-two of them, Messrs.
Z. G. Clay and Dixon II. Lewis, with
out opposition. Mr.. Mardis, the third.
is opposed by two candidates, r. E. b.
Bay Ior, his predecessor, and Mr.. Young.
In the two new districts, the candidates
are the late Governor Murphy, opposed
by James DilIet; and the late L. S. Sc
nator, John M'Kinley, opposed by Mes
srs. Davis and Hatch.--Nat. hi.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
Extract Of letter TO the Editors Of the United
States Gazette, dated


NEw ORLEANS, July 81, 1888.
SR-A fatalduel occurred this morn.
ing in our city, which excited a general
interest and sympathy for the deceased
Theparties were two professional young
men Of much promise, DR.. |. w. Hunt
and c. M. Conrad, Esq. They fought
at 6 O'Clock, A. NJ. The challenge
passed between them yesterday. After
the customary arrangements, the par
ties took the field. Conrad's pistol, BY
some accident, fired before the time.
The ball struck the ground at a very
short distance. The second reloaded,
and again they took the position. Con-
rad S pistol at this time, went off at the
word given by the seconds. The ball
passed into the forehead of DR.. Hunt.
when, in the act OF raising his arm with
deliberate aim, fell dead upon the
ground. His pistol did not discharge.
The body was inferred this evening.
DR.. Hunt was a young gentleman well
schooled in his profession, and much
esteemed as a polite and accomplished
physician. His fateis deeply lamented
by all whoknew him, more particularly
those whom bland manner and con.
ciliating department had been won to
friendship. This is the only fatal due
among three, which were fought this
morning.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
Ourcitv for some DAYS past, has been

Ohi AOi oOlitC Pte'h3 s'ND ~~--
graced with the presence ofAMos KEN
DALI, ESQ. who is on his tour of Bank
reconnaissance, to make arrangements,
if practicable, topave the way for the
removal Of the Government Deposites
from the United States Bank. He has
left Baltimore for Philadelphia and the
other eastern cities, on the same err.
rand. Mr.. BLAIR, the Editor Of the
Globe, is on Southern tour, and is
reported to have had the same object in
view, while Major BARRY is perform
ing a similar service in the VEST
President Jackson will be advised Of
their proceedings before be leaves the
Rip Raps. 1t is intended, if possible,
to make the transfer of the Depositcs
before the next meeting of Congress
the agents, therefore, are required to
be expeditions in their NOV ements.
[BaA. Patriot, July 81.
SO far as Maj. Barry is concerned,
the Patriot is laboring undcra mistake.
Major Barry's visit to Kentucky is of
another character. Our elections for
members Of the State and National
Legislatures take place in this month,
and it was thought Maj. Barry could
do something for his party by being in
Kentucky at the time Of their taking
place, and few weeks previous there
to. Accordingly early in the month
Of June, the Major was despatched to
Kentucky, and has been here ever
since. On Monday last, he left this
city for Nicholasylle, where it is tho't
he could render some service to his
friend Mr.. Moore, in his contest with
Mr.. Letcher, for a seat in the next
Congrcss.-Lcrington Reporter.
The above is taken from the Lex
Ington (ky.) Reporter, and may serve
perhaps to attract the attention Of the
Fraonc to the unaccountable negligence
OF the present Postmaster General. 1t
IS of no manner of importance what
his business in kentucky may be; the
public are chiefly concerned about that
which should have detained him in
Washington. 1t does appear to lis an
instance of the grossest neglect, for a.
ny officer at the head ola Department,
such as that over which the Postmaster
General presides, thus to absent him.
self for two months at a time from his
post. We would not be understood as
saying, that if Major Barry were at
Washington, things would go on bet
ter-for we believe him essentially and
incurably unfit for the situation he now
holds; bat this we would say, that, be
his incapacity evident or not, there can
be no excuse for his evincing such pal
pablo inattention to the duties ofhis Of
flee. 1t is an evidence of want of
proper respect for the public, that al
most amounts to an insult to their un-
derstanding. We take upon ourselves
to predict the Postmaster General will
discover, soon or late, that the people
have intelligence enough to appreciate
the value Of his services. He will not
get $4,000 a year then, or we are much
mistaken. Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22
LOUISVILLE. Aug. o5.


Bank Of Louisville The Governor of
the State having issued his Proclamation,
agreeable TO the provisions ofthe charter,
the Bank of Louisville goes into operation
to day, and on Saturday next will com
mence discounting. Upwards of five hun
dred thousand dollars have been paid in,
oil which two hundred thousand dollars
are IN gold and silver, and the balance in
notes Of the Bank of the United States
This institution commences business un
der favorable auspices, having the entire
confidence Of the community, and we
doubt not that it will be so managed as
TO answer the most sanguine expectation
of the public Herald.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

The SECRETARY OF STATE left this city
yesterday on visit 10 the city Of New
York, probably to have an interview with
Mr.. LlvIAGsToN, our Minister to France
before his departure.
The SECRETARY OF THE Treasury,
who has been reported absent Tor few
days past upon business, is again at his
post.-Nat lat.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

:, Frost IN august. 1t is stated in the
Newport, n. II. Spectator that there was
quTe heavy frost in that town on the
nleh' OIL the I'd inst. and some fields of
corn were considerably injured.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

needless newspaper para raph con
cernieg the failure of mercantile house
IN pittsburgh, had given rise to unfavor
able rnmors concerning the business inter,
ests Of the place. A number of Merchants
10 consequence. united in a circular, FROM
wv" NJ "e ' axe 'ne following
we assure The public at large, east and
"est' tha' at no period within our knowl
eoSe' has the character Of our city deserv-
ed to stand higher for SOLID capital. for
mercantile punctuallly and integrity in the
engagements OF its traders. We protss,
against the conclusions drawn from ops
single failure. and against involving the
credit of others in this individual nisfor
tune PollLs0n's finer. Daily .4dr.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-22

Comfort "A letter from Saratoga, dated
the 1th of August. gives the following &C
count OF the condition Of the visitors TO
the Springs
Saratoga continues full TO OVERLOOKING
SO full that twenty or thirty sleep nightly
in the rail road cars Six TO one room !.
considered a small allowance, if the six
are young ladies, or single gentlemen Ii
the ladies are married. half the number is
allotted 10 room. and the husbands sleep
in the out houses. Is not this delightful!
manner Of hviDg?"-PouIson's finer. Daily
Ado.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-09-12

test or Ihese, 1900 still the register, entitled to vote. 1u this of things, the Committee EecOm- mend the House of Commons [" to introduce bIIi lO restrict the franchises, and to alter the whole system oelectiOns in that bOrOugh well for members to sIt in Parliament as for muRicipa1 officers"
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-09-12

Cola io VefnsoAg, = Professor Hitchcock, in his Geological Report. made and. published last winter, and since published in SiIfiman's $ Journal. says deposite of gold has been found in Somerset. Vermont, and concludes that gold region exists in the lower part of that Statc,- of considerable extent and rich. ness. h a bushel of dirt collected in several places. three pennyweights of gold were tomnd. From quarts of dirt, % or 30 small pieces weighing about grains were obtain ed. Masses of gold weighing several ounces have been found,in that reginn. The gold is accompanied by quartz and iron which can "ot be distinguished from what Is called gold ore at the gold mines tn Virginia and North Carolina.
 The gold ofthe S0athern States and Mex zee. and that found in Somerset, is in the tal- cose s!ase f"rmatieav and the same formation extends sossiherly tsom Vermont nearly acroas .ne state of Massachusetts, passing through nowe. Chariemont. Zoar, Florida. Savoy, ha"iry. Plain6eld. Cummingt"n. Worthing- ton' M'ddlrfeld, SEc. Professor Fl. is conii- deot that gold will be iouod in Massachusetts, in me vicinity of the Hawiey iron mine, or !he Plaintlcld bed Of manganese, ar aloag the nanks of Deerfeld Tiyer, in Monroe, Florida. Noar. and Charlem0nt. He says. however, that tt may be doubtful whether the discove. " "i gold would be . public bene6t. z
 Hampshire Gas.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-09-12

Ready Made Children.--A late Paris paper has the following sta'emen, :--" On Saturday, marriage was performed a' one of the churches of Paris, and inc bride aud bridegroom were entering the earrisps , re'ur"' whe" young woman came from among in. spse'"'os'' sad w''hoh' saying word. deposited aa '"a"' :" the c"ach' and 'hen vasishsd.''
 Das'd' or "s he is more familiarity called, Davv S'ocke''' recently elected the House of Repre.sn. "Se' From Tennessee. afer sharp eoa.es, w;,h ,h. '"'e "e"hsr' Mr. Fi'EgeraI. thus hrieay accord;.v 10 the Alexandria Ph@nix, announces his suee... , r's"d. "Dsar sir-wen. IhrOugI.-,igh, suues,i.v -6eat Fi'E I7o.-YOurs, D. C."-N. r. Ads.