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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18
From the Philadelphia Chronicle.
ATROCIOUS MURDER

Passengers from Bordentown. M
in the steamboat yesterday morning.
brought the thrilling intelligence that
a most singular, unlocked for, and in.
human murder, had been perpetrated
in that place by young man named
JOEL CLoUeH, upon the person of Mrs.
MARY HAMILTON, an estimable Young
widow lady, consort of the late DR..
Hamilton. 1t appears that Clough had
been for some time a boarder i'm the
house of Mahlon Songstreth, Mrs. H's
father, at the corner ofthe main street
and the road leading to Trenton, where
Mrs. III. also resided; in the course of
which time, Clough had formed an ar.
dent attachment to Mrs. II. and had
repeatedly offered to wed her. She.
in the meantime, however, had favored
a rival sutton, highly respectable cit.
lzen of Bordentown, and it became ru.
mored that ere long they would become
united.-This was too much for tho
unfortunate Clough. uttwelve DAYS
ago, he left Bordentown and went to
New York-returned on Thursday.
and on Saturday, feigning sickness,
retired to his room, and thus prevailed
upon the lady to enter his apartment.
under the expectation of administering
relief; when he suddenly sprang up.
seized her by the arm, drew a dagger,
and threatened her with instant death
if she refused to marry him. She did
refuse, and he instantly stabbed her;
and before her screams brought assist
ance, he had inflicted eleven wounds
upon her, each one of which would
have probably killed her! A gentle
man hearing her cries, rushed up stairs,
just as she had broke from the demons
grasp, and was descending them, the
blood gushing from her mouth and
wounds! She fell into his arms, and
was thus carried into the parlor below.
She lived about a minute, during which,
she told her mother who had wounded
her, and why it was done, and died.
On examination, it was found that
the weapon had entered her heart three
times; seven times IN her side, break
ing rib, and once in the left arms
which was also broken!
Mr.. Clough, we learn, has parents
or other relations, residing somewhere
in New England, and has hitherto
borne an unsullied and amiable char.
acter. He has been an extensive con.
tractor for stone-work, on railroads,
and was recently engaged on the Cam.
den and Amboy railroad at Borden.
town. After he committed the rash
act, he swallowed quantity of lauda.
mum he had prepared, with the hope of
destroying his own life; but a medical
process soon frustrated that part of his
purpose, and he was secured and com.
mitted to Mount Holly Jail, to await
his trial at the next Court.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18
THE LOSE CHILD

At the late term of our county court, a
little boy about four years OF age, was in
troduced to be disposed of by the court.
Ii appears that he had been left in the
road by his father, who was alone, and
picked up by the family of MIR Chesser
The child called h,mself James Allaro,
says that he came over the Cumberland
Mountain, and that his father had killed
his mother. The forlorn situation of the
little stranger excited the sympathy oleve
ry speclator-and his mysterious origin
excited The never failing interest that Is at
tended upon such circumstances. That
the father murdered the mother may be a
subject of doubt, but he who would cast
from him, his own child, and leave hun
unseen by any plying eye, to the haru
chances of the world, would strangle The
mother. as she slumbered On bis breast
The little founding has perhaps been Del
tered by hls strange fortune. MIR. Ches
ser took him into his family, and though
poor himself. he has humanely adopted
taA as his own, and the child's attach
ment attests the kindness that has already
been extended TO him.
lYuWfreesbOro (1ennessee) Courier.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18
MAYsvrLLE, April 4, 1893.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

After enjoying an exemption from
the visitation of fire, in degree almost
without a parallel, MoysriHe has at
last become the scene Of severe and
destructive confagration. On Friday
morning last, about o'clock, the cry
Of fire! and the solemn peals of the
church bell simultaneously burst upon
the ears of our citizens, who, at that
dead hour, were generally wrapt in
the profoundest sleep. The fire prov
ed to be in the dry good and grocery
store of Mr.. Henry Martin, on Sutton
street. The Engines were quickly up
on the spot, and the citizens collected
with all possible dispatch.
The fire soon communicated to the
extensive Commission Warehouse of
Messrs. Philips, Adams 81 Co. on the
south, whence it spread with amazing
rapidity, to the dry goods and grocery
Store of Mr.. William l.. M'Calla, the
Exchange Office and Dry Good Store
of Mr.. George Herbst, and the Coffee
House and Confectionery ofMr. Fred.
erick Frank.
Five business houses, besides the
dwelling house of Mr.. Herbst, all of
brick, together with the buildings con-
nected with them, were entirely con-
sumed. The loss is variously estima-
ted at from 10000 to $4,000 dollars.
All the buildings, except that of Mr..
Herbst, were insured-and it is owning
altogether to an accidental circum-
stance, that his policy of insurance
had been suffered to expire previous
to the fire.
Pathos. There is but single shade
between the sublime and the ridiculous
The following moroccan is from the Ken
lucky Gazette:
He who would traffic in his countrys'
Affections. and gamble for political pro-
motion scould fiddle on his mothers erare'
Theatrical.-A New. York lady, said to
be respectable. feeling strong desire to
look from the gallery Of the Park Theatre
upon the scene below, disguised herself IN
old clothes, stained her face black, put on
black gloves, and cropping her way on FRI
day night into the long desired seat, sat
down to enjoy the delightful sensation Oh
gratifed curiosity. She soon became an
object OF suspicion, however, to the genu-
lDe people Of color, who raised row &C
once, from which she was carried to the
watchhouse. and thence, on explaining her
real character, she was sent home to re-
fleet upon her dark doings.
Ss-The price of Flour ia Baltimore
from wagons sa
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18


ARTHUR MIDDLETON, jr. of South Care
lima, to be Secretary Of the Legation Of
the United States at Madrid, in the place
of Charles S. Walsh, removed.
L. A. HowARD, Of Indiana, to be At
torney Of the U States for the District Of
Indiana, in the place Of Samuel Judah,
removed,
Extract from a letter to a gentleman 10
New York. from an officer on board the
Frigate Potomac, dated
United States Frigate Potomac,
CALLAo, 4th January. 1888.
We arrived here on the 10th. Decem
Der from Valparaiso, where we found the
Falmouth, Captain Gregory, and the
schooner Dolphin, Captain Long, who had
previously heard OF our being on the coast.
and were waiting for us These two yes
sells with the Potomac, compose the squa
dron under the command OF Commodore
Downs. This force is at present, perhaps
sutficint for the protection Of orr com.
merce in these seas; but in the times Of
political connections, when charges Of i'm
portance are likely at every moment TO
take place, and which are to be apprehend
ed at all times with these unsettled PEG
pie. It should be considerably increased
There are three distinct governments in
clnded within the limits of naval station
Chill. Peru, and Columbia; also the Islands
Of the Pacific Ocean.
| am unable to give you any information
as to our future movements. After refit
ting. It is said we go to Valparaiso. and re
turn here after short time; we have also
IN anticipation visit to the Gulf of Cali
iornia and the Ga 'lapagos Islands. Such
an arrangement will add much to the in
terest of our cruise.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

ons travellers, and sometimes men of
'cienee Very few persons who have once
cast glimpse in the almost boundless a.
oyss, can again exercise sufficient fortituds
10 aPProseh the margin of the chasm.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

This Is exclusive Of the soldiers, and a
large number in two or three cemeteries
outside OF the town.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

CONNIE cTIcUT The Election for Re
representatives. TO Congress was held (by
general tIcket.) in this State, on Monday
last Full returns have been received;
but our correspondent, from the centre OF
State. writes us; al think there can be
"no doubt of the Congressional ticket
/" opposed Of Messrs. ELLSWORTH. BAR
DER, HUNTINGTON. YOUNG. FooT, and
"IwEEDY, National Republicans The
"old Governor. Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary, and Treasurer, are in all pro
liability reelected; but there was re
''mlssness smong our friends, from which
they must take warnig"
From North CAROLINA, we learn that
JOHN BRANCH has declined reelection
10 Congress. We are not surprised at
,hls intelligence. Tho Ex Secretary has
mad as much reason as any one we know
to be sick Of public life 4 truly amiable
gentleman, be has not been fortunate in
the field Of politics,-.Nat Iat.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

The Charleston Mercury gives glow
ing description of a revie W OF part OF the
Notifying Force which took place in
that city on the Sd Of April. The first of
April would have been . more appropri
ate day for the purpose. A shower Of
ran fell, but the troops are said to have
conducted themselves with great frmness
.MGlbr0k sen ga en- g1icrre, &c.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

Climate Of the South The Savannah
Georgian of the Cd instant. ssys;-"We
yesterday saw a green fig, which grew ia
a garden in this city, and which is more
than hall grown"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

Cholera at Hapano ofinter
ments IN the Campo oanto the principal
burying ground OF Havana, from 10th TO
22d March inclusive
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

Boston Young Married Wontns .4ati
for getting to put He-pot on tie fire at
clock Society A nreiing OF this Society will
be held at their room IN Pink slip On Thurs
day afternoon next, at clock. Delegates
from Saccarapa, hioun' Desert. No Town,
and the principal cities along the shore.
will be present Saver i speeches may be
expected A contribution got up in aid of
the Society for the grstultous distribution
Of Darning Needles"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

Monument Of Troops 1t IS rumoured
that elght companies OF The u ). Troops
at Charleston. & t are to return i'm
medlately TO Fortress Monroe. and tina,
three OF the Companies now stationed at
the Fortress, are 10 he transferred 10 New
London and one to NV York.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

The Offices of the Departments at
Washington have been extremely unfor
tunate. Besides the conhagraIion of the
Capitol, &c. during the war of 1912. the
Treasury office was burnt in January.
1901, and the War Office, if we recollect
right, the sane winter, at which fires mos,
OF the public papers were destroyed be.
longing TO those Departmental Bait GAG
Three Companies u. s. Troops. lett
the Arsenal at Augusta, on the 2sth inst
for Fort Mitchell.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

Caution -Coun,e,ielt $40 bills on the
bank OF Westmii ster Frederick county,
have lately made thei appearance They
are SAID to he nearly an exact imitation
OF the genuine ones, and are dated April
2, l830-letter ID. Several of this descr,p
ton were offered to lottery broker on
Thursday Bali Chron.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

The editor Of the n Y. Evening Post
40 his paper of the 18th inst addresses a
very solemn remonstrnce to the ladies OF
That city on their want Of delicacy and re
hnement "Delicate females"-he says,
whlie complaining oftheir delicacy -"hes
Nate not TO look with steady and approx
ing gaze. upon exhibitions which their un
sophisticated mothers would almost have
died rather than witness. What ten wears
ago would have been thought so gross
violation Of public deeency as to have cal
fed for public Indictment is now a very
modest exhibition Young girls and young
women can now keep the natural rub, OF
their cheeks while they look at sights
which even young men would have blushed
at not great while since"
This is terrible state Of things 10 the
modern Gotham-or Gomorrah. as il
ought 20 be called. if the half of this is
true. We sincerely compassionate an ed
ltor who is obliged to inhale such an i'm
moral atmosphere If the young ladies
are so elScsous. what must the young men
he'-8st Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-04-18

Curious accident After a dicourse BY
Mr.. Buckhouse at the Friends Meeting
House IN Lynn on sunday evening last, a
person stationed at the door or, sented 10
the auditors, as they passed out, copies Of
what was supposed TO be religious tracts
The donor and the recipients were mutu
ally astonished on discovering that Woods
Almanac for 1882, had becn inadvertent
iy distributed instead of Religious Tracts.
as they were though, to be at the time
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-23
BOTETOURT SPRINGS.
MAJ Do

ME former owner and proprietor Of these
Il Springs having departed tins life, in accor
dance with request expressed in his last illness
they will be opened the present season by the sub
scriber, his executor.
The Botetourt Springs are situated in Betetour,
county, Va. IN healthy, popuous and most dcsi
rable 9hborhoo1-about 80 miles above Lynch.
burg, from which place an excellent line of Stages
runs regularly three times week. A partcuIa,
and detailed description of them has so often beer
gwen TO the public, and the benefits arising from
the use OF the water are believed to be so generally
known, that the subscriber does not deem il ueces
sary to repeat the one, or offer renewed tesimo
mails of the other
lbe charges will be moderate to ALL and 10 sucl
as remain month or longer, erfremeiv iOnc
The will OF Mr.. Johnston authorizes his cxccu
tors to sell these Springs, at such time as NAV be
most beneficial TO his estate The subscriber
therefore, being DESTROYS Of closing its concerns as
speedily as possible, offers them for sale. and in.
vites persons DESTROYS of purchasing, to communi.
cate with INN, by letter, directed to BCtetour
springs, Va. The property is valuable, and wei
worthy the attention of CAPITALISTS
JAMES I. ROYALL
Ex'or Of Charles Johnston. dec.
ST The Editors ofthe Richmond Enquirer and
Richmond Wing will insert the foregoing adyer
'isenent IN their respective papers once a week
IN The ist ofJuy, and forward their accounts tc
this office "
Mayo villa f1afiN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-23
TKIAI. OF Mr. AVERY

NEWPORT May RIO day the ex,nlinati8n on
the part ofihs Government IN the Avery trial has
gone on with gfcat activity, and increases in
interest n, every step. have 40 question that a
faithful full aud correct narrative OF the TIL II q
ven TO the public without too much hurry SO rs to
interfere with Us correctness will prose one Of the
most interesting reports of capital trial ever put
into print 1t will not merely interest the curious
IN murders aud terrible accidents but will be n mat
ter for study and reference with the metaph ysica
anJ professional roader. The trial continues 10 b.
conducted with strict proptiety and with all the
fairness which can be expected OF the carpng pro
esslon Of tho law. The public, whatever their
impression may he towards the prisoner, (ard
should hopo there were none remaining but an ear
mes, desire that the Truth may We made manifcs,)
have thus far no possible grounds TO complain thu
the course Of justice has not been smooth ard unn
terupted
The Counsel on both sides are indefligable in
the discharge OF thor arduous duties. To dry Sc
ycntccn witnesses have been examined by the Al
torncy General for the prosecution [tn mn pnJ
seven fcmales) making the whole number of wit
nesses ready examined against the prisoner foJl9
| scpca. The testimony is not yet closed, on that
side, and do not funk the evidence VIII be open.
| ed for the defence before Wednesday morning
Possibly II may b. tomorrow afternoon
We haVa just had Int,li gcnce here Of suicide
from poison committed by young lady In Prov
denee Of highly respectable laml there III wenl-
Thy clrc lmsiunces No cnusc IS resigned for the
deed and IT Is mol desirable TO mention the nam. Of
the unfortunate. The very genius Of efln,e ind
sell Vlolcucc seems TO have tainted the pure mo
raj atmosphere Of New England. Suicides are
becoming atnrmlnyly frequent, and call for u mo
fol influence to be exered to check their progress
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-23
| Repoyicd for tie .Nelo Y5rk Amer icoN.l
COITRT OF SESSIONS.

The PEopIr VS. EDWIN CRoswELL This cause
being called, Mr.. Hoyr, in behalf ofthe deien-
dant, presented the following paper 10 the Court
and moved that it be filed
Edscin Cros,ccN ads The People, d.c-ln refer
enco TO the publications charged in the indictment,
Mr. eros well, the defendant says that the articles
were published on the strength Of expressions SAID
10 have been made by Mr.. Blum, and repeated to
Mr. Croswell by responsible persons, and which
Mr. Croswel at the time believed to be correct lie
however afterwards became satisfied that the infor-
nation on which the articles were founded was
erroneous, and so stated in his paper. Mr Cros-
well is advised that in law these publications are
libcous and as he is desrous. TO exoneratc Mr.,
Blunt in the fullest manner from the mpuaIons
contained therein he requests PERMISSION to with
draw his .ormss plea O! no. guilty and IN lieu here
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-05-23
Yl.urmaM & SchOosfiv\N.

Opposite Me T,,eini0n ORcc, aud Ar door, be-
ior The P,st Dti6e
VIII AVE just received and epeoed n splendid a
u d tormen, OF Snddl.ry, Ilartlwu and Guile
~, which being selected by one Of the partners
with crest and otten ION, enables them to Of
Ger great inducements 10 their customers and the
public generally. The stock of -edJicry, pcrticu.
larry IS certainty the most complete offered in
THIS market exhibiting the greatest variety of fine
English and American silver brass and steel Bits
and Strrup Irons, best New England Hog Skins,
Philadelphia do Seal Skins, Morocco skins,
Deer Skins, Wcttng Skins. Worstod and Cot on
Roller and PLAIN Webb, Slides, Buckles Of all
kinds Maringae Hooks and Rings, Tacks, brass
and silver plate Mou"rg japanned and timed do.
Enslish's best SadIlcr's Tools, Black V.rnish,
Wrought Shankcd Bosses, and almost everv arri-
Gle hppertanins 10 the Saddicry line. Their
liardwar. consists IN pant OF Chains of every de-
scriptn II, Planes assorted, I.octs, Hinges Screws,
S'eei aud Iron blade Sqmres, Drawing Knives,
CAises, Files, Punr Belts, las. and brass Com
mode Knobs Sad Irons Tailors irons, Hoop
Iron. Rod Iron Sheet ON, Steel. Tea Kettles,
Coffee Mills. siftrs, Spades ami Shovuls, Socket
ShoveIs, do. aith haudl.s, Stable Forks, Trow-
els, Curry Combs, spurs Sand Paper. Gmblcts.
Bellows, Scythes, Nails Flying Pnus Bushes,
and numerous other articles 100 tedious to mention.
We cknowlcdge our thanks fol The encoura &C.
men heretofore received, and request n contnu-
ance of 1t. w invite our friends an customers
both III town and county, TO call and examine our
Goods, or, If II would be more Convenient TO favor
US win their orders, and utmost endca ors
shall be used to nil them punctually, and to their
entire satisfaction.
THURMAN Il SCHOOLFIELD.
MAJ % tsf
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:
DOMESTIC NEWS.
MEN IN WASHINGTON.
From fie Portland Daiig Adrtrfis

From fac Portland Daitg AdrtrfiScr.
TsxxEssgE.-Tbc Senators from this State ar,
tyh,,e. who is known as President Of the Senate
md Gfundg, whose name has beer constantly be
lore the People these twenty years. White Is On
Bill man. slender and small-~ith palrialcha
|Aea1-honest have not a Doubt, fran, iniexib
|Irni fesolate As presiding officer he is exceed
|#inely precise--says every word that ought 10 b.
Hsai. and ia very nropsr manner lie Is not a
<slog man but Calhoun wpn,d d. two hours bust
Hugss wheie lie does oue, for Calhoun will speal,
I six words to his one al LAY l,hg,-o say nothing
Eof,he words and syllabes he smatbers in his utter.
Z en.e orun5y s grown old also Tie has n Gne
\ amiable face, AMI is among the very first Of the
second rate men Cor ability lie IS an iuicrcs.ia.
speaker and usually commands attention IL has
fbul two keys 10 his voice high anG low ono.
md lie falls fcom one to the other with KIDD OF
rosaiory tone.-As manager, few men equal
l Grundy lie has great tact. lie IS the rubber OF
the administration in the Senate and is peculiarly
well fitted by his prudence, caution, aud command
OF iempel for the delicate Office. lie is very ia
innate with the President and occasionally takes
breakfast with him, and tHnre talks tho pol
tics Of the day lie and Eaton candidates for
the Senate from Tennessee. Eaton was high ~ ia
vor. and Grundy was low Grundy has nov pro.
baby. so managed the President as 10 put himself
equally high on the ladder.
The mos conspicuous members Of the Tcnnes-
see delegation IN the House, Arnold, Bell
lsaacs and Polk Arnold was a Clay man, and is
well known as the member who was shot ut on
the terrace Of the capitol at the close Of the last ses
sion He is a fun faced, stoutly bultmau, with n
rowing eye, and is striking example Of porieei
independence, inpudcnco and daring lie IS D
middle aged man, athletic, md IN fine health lie has
been fighting in all ways, ut different periods oi
his life and always came off With flying coiors
lie has talents debnief and by his imludenoe
commands attention. lie says what he peases
md trusts TO his reputation for defence lie boast,
that no man can fed his vote for an adjournment
for when the yeas and nays IRE taken he inva
riaby votes no. though he Is ready os my
man 10 vote vca when II Is not matter of record
Bel has reputation and influence a speaker.
have seen bu, iitlc of ann lhls winter. lsaacs IS
coarse, snong.mind Il man, AT present IN not very
good health Polk iAan intimate NJ the Whit,
House the eye OF the administration "a the lIous
ofRepresenlativcs, and II really and shlIIiul as
debatcr