Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-11-21
MisceLLQne0ns.

Atmospberical Phenomenon A nos,
unusual and interesting atmosnherical
phenomenon was observed mere ves,er.
day morning, from some time before
day break tiil broad day light, in a
continuous display of brilliant Mete.
ors' OF shooting stars as they are usu-
aly called. They appeared to move
from ne zenith in all directions towards
the horizon, six or eight being continu-
ally in view, in whatever way the
spectator was looking. Some of them
were oflarge size, and exhibited a trial
ofiight behind them extending through
at least forty.fye degrees Of the hea-
vens. They were undoubtedly the
result of electrical agency; and it is
desirable to obtain description Of their
appearance in other places where they
may have been observed, in order that
the nature Of Mcteors may be more
fully investigated.
The appearance OF the heavens, dur.
ing the continuance Of this phenome-
non, is represented to have been most
sublime. AT times, it is said that II
almost seemed as if a shower Of fire was
descending from the heavens; again
large flakes Of light would fall from
the firmamcut; and, again, the brilliant
flashes would shoot athwart the sky,
rendering every obJectaround distinct
" visible. Every one concurs in say
ing that a more magnificent and splen.
did spectacle was never presented.
We hope to have the pleasure, if
this phenomenon has been observed
and properly noticed elsewhere, to be
able to present something further on
the subject from a highly valued and
scientific friend.
The shooting of the stars" com
n1enced about twelve o'clock, and last
ed, as stated above, until broad day
light.
Persons in the country, and passen-
gers in the stages coming into town
yesterday before day, speak Of the APP
pearance OF the heavens with wonder
and admiration. -Aler. Gaz.
The Ezection.-As the old saying is,
nothing is known about the election
until the ballot boxes anu split tickets
are counted, and as this small an
has not yet been adjusted, we know
nothing certain excepting that ''icc the
people" have been beaten by the
Swamp and Regency by about 400 on
our highest assemblyman, and that
"'oe, the people," could easily have
routed the collar-men by 5000 majo-
rity, had "toe, the people," been all
pleased to vote; but, as about $4,000
sovereigns were graciously pleased to
stay away from the polls, it is their
own fault if they have been defeated.
The National Republicans folded
their arms, and looked on with perfect
Indifference. We scorned to call them
out, or invite them to come to our aid.
We were on the side of the people,
against corruption, and we believed the
people we're strong. One of the lead
ers of the Nationals said to us-"Why
should we interiero2 This is family
quarrel, and, if any thing, we rather
wish that your rank and file ticket may
be defeated; you are the old Bucktails,
striving to get possession of Tammany
Hall. Now, we have already great
number of our Nationals in the Hall,
under the name of Jackson men, and
in short time we hope to have entire
possession of the citadel. If we give
it to you, our men will all be brushed
out with the Regency"
There was some calculation in this
though, had the rank and file carried
their ticket in the city, the whole State
would have been anti Urgency. How
ever, the fight has been an elegant lit
tie adair;-we had majoritics in Seren
wards;--four votes against us in the
Fourth, eight in the Seventh, tcenty-
three in the Third, and Sirty-SiG in the
Fourteenth Wards; so that, if we had
polled only one hundred and one votes
more, the rank and file would have
beaten the Regency in eleven wards
out of fifteen. 1t is a splendid little
fight, and although some of our friends
were purchased by the enemy, and
others played possum, we have seven
thousand rank and file Democratic
votes, and can easily hold the balance
ofpower.--N. Y. Ere. Star.
The NeB Orleans Bdnk.-There
have been some discreditable rumors
-. A. ,,,nvoar ~, which tho JoDo