Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-12-26

lpnla inteingencer, apaPer IN the conn.
Idence of Gen. M'Kean, SAYS of his e.
llection:--
| This result cannot be misunderstood.
1t is verdict passed by the democracy
on the question acitated in connection
with the senatorial election. Samnel
NJ Reon has been elected as an opponent
of Martin Van Bnren, as an enemy Of
the national contention, as d foe to the
kitchen cabinet.
Since we saw the above paragraph, a
letter from Gen NJ Kean ha, met our eve.
in which he expresses himself decidedly
and uneqnivocally opposed" to national
convention "and adverse 10 the con.umma
tion oft single and especial object intend
ed TO be accomplished by it -" We give
this. az satisfactory evidence TO the friends
Of Mr.. Van Buren,. that Gen. M'Kean. will
neither wear the "collar" or ..spectacles'
| Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society,"
&. J. Faulkner, Esq. Who is y member Of the a.
bove named association, has lately presented to
the "Martnsburg Library" the first volum. of
the collections OF the Society. II contains an in.
teresting memoir Of Indian Wars BY the late Col
Stuart of Greeubrier.-A record at the trial of
Grace Sherwood for witchcraft in l7O5, in Priu.
cess Ann county, Wa list Of donations 10 the
Society, and Of its officers and members, and a
copy Of the address Of J. p Cushing President
Of Hampden Sidney College, delivered before
the Society at its meeting in February last.
| The trial of Grace Sherwood is a rare and Gu
rious document. 1t is perhaps not generally
known 10 virginians Of the rising generation, that
their courts Of justice have been engaged in So
lemn ad)udications upon charges Of witchcraft,
and the record Of this trial therefore cannot fail
TO excite interest and curiosity. Poor Grace was
carried by the Sheriff into water over mans
depth, and swimming therein" was committed
for further trial before the General Court. The
record is carefully copied from the old minute
books OF the county court Of Princess sAnn. and
certified by the present clerk Of the county.
| The Importance Of such an institution rs the
Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society. is
obvious TO every man who will consider the OBJ
iects sought to be attained and the means Of the
attainment suggested and prosecuted by the So
ciety. Virginia is doubtless rich in hidden trea.
sures an resources. geological survey Of the
State, made under the direction Of scientific
men, would develope and bring them into use
and action, and thus enable the old common
wealth to start anew in the race for the prizes Of
wealth, glorv, and prosperity, in which she has
been surpassed by sisters and daughters. The
necessity, however. Of a discussion on this topic
on our part, is wholly superseded, if our readers
will take the trouble TO read the address Of Pre-
sidcnt Gushing. We invite their attention TO it
We promise them in its perusal volupuous
classic fast; promise them us eful instruction;
we promise literary and scientific treat, such as
they can rarely enjoy; we promise comforting
elevation Of their hopes future prosperity and
il its r. Communications be duly weighed, appre-
ciated and enforced, we might even venture to
promise that the tide Of emigration from our State
shall roll back, and that the attention Of those,
who have hitherto despaired Of attaining wealth
and prosperity here, shall be turned to the i'm
provement and developement Of domcst resour-
ces, as snrcr means Of advancing their fortunes,
than emigration 10 a new country.
We do not think we place too high an estimate
upon the address Of Presidenut Gushing; fer we
declare that az friend and we'll wsher Of the
causes of industry and improvement, and of the
glory Of Old Virginia, we have had no such com.
PORTING balm to our hopes, in its pcrusa!.
| The volume is from the press of T. w. White
Of Richmond, and reflects credit upon the me-
chanicaI skill and elegance, which marks every
book or document that comes from it.
| By the Alexandria Gazette Of the 9Th inst. we
learn that an unusually severe gale on the night
of the 10th, caused serious damage to shipping
in tina, port A violent wind blew the whole
night, and the tide rose higher than usual. The
large vessels escaped uninjured, but number OF
small ones were stove, sunk or otherwise injur.
ed. The wharves were all under water, and
the adjacent streets, and the floors Of number
Of stores and warehouses were filled to the
depth Of several inches.
The Washingtonian. at Leeshurg, Va
under the direction of &C. Mcintire. Esq.
has been en'a ged to the imperial
size. and otherwise much improved in ap.
pearance and interest.
The Richmond Jetfersorian has passed
into the hands Of Messrs Peasants s. Alb
hoit and is united with The Wing under
the name OF the latter. We join the
Lynchburg VirgiEian. in wishing TO the
Editors .'every success tina; does not in
volve the success Of principles"
| Ffre.-A fire occurred about six o.
clock last evening in the Comb factory