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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

The Wheeling Times of Thursday last
says =" Many Of the Wagons from Bal.
, IN are now taking back loading of
'o"e' winch we understand, at the pres
ent price, bears the expence of transpor-
,ahon Were the necessary improvements
between this and Baltimore completed-
me immense amonnt OF -four and other
ARTICLES OF produce, that have heretofore
gone 3 to New Orleans, would go to the
Baltimore malket.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30
DAVID souRIvea, : Vice Pres,
WILLIAM kIDGELY
Ihos J. ,McKaig,
james Sniih, Secretaries

We are more and more convinced eve
~ day. that il the institutions and laws,
and liberties Of this country are TO be pre-
served, it must be Effected By general
diffusion of knowledge and extension of
EDUcArioN among the peopie-lrom the
richest To the poorest man IN the land
Where there is no national education,
there can he no durable legislation"
Where the mass Of the people are igno-
rant and uninormed, there must be room
for the Vaccinations OF demagogues. and
the arts and tricks of designing political
knaves Public knowledge is the basis oil
Public Virtue, and Public Virtue is the
chief cornerstone Of the Temple of Re
publican Liberty. An enlightened popu
iation cannot be imposed upon for any
length Of tme-an ignorant one may be
bound and shackled as long as it suits it:
masters .4ter Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

SHAKE SToRY.-Dayid Springstein, of New
ton l.. l., who we believe has for some time en-.
joyed the reputation of an eminent snake eater
INDUCED in that luxury during the recent races 10
d fatal extent He undertook, il seems, to swal.
low large black snake, for his own qualification
and that OF certain amateurs who collected to see
the exploit, and having bitten off and spit out the
head-which portion of the serpent il seems he
was not fond of-he actually swallowed several
mouthfus OF the body. But, being unwilling 10
ego the whole animal" stopped short in his
meal, and either from having eaten too much
or too little it made him sick, and in a few
hours he dicd.-N. Y Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

II seems 10 Us proper and 70 DC
only necessary that a concert Of action
should he bad, TO express opinions very
generally Entertained, and wishes long aud
anAiaa~iy felt 10y the people 81 several
Cities and States in a manner so explicit
as 70 cattle them 10 the highest and most
defereniial consideration by all persons 10
authority, aud thus assure the triumph OF
those opinions. and the carly fuIiilment OF
our wishes therefore, it is, by this Meet
ing
RssolUed, That il is expedient 10 hold
Convention in the City Of Baltimore. at
10 O'Clock A. Nj. on the second Monday,
(lhe 9Th day Of December next, 10 he
composed Of three or more delegates from
the towns cities and counties Of the DIS
trict Of Columbia, aud the several States
that feel an interest in the early compile
lion Of The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
and may finn it convenient to be Iepre
sented therein, for the purpose o. consider.
ing and adopting such measures as shall
10 them seem most likely 10 cause that
Canal 10 be soon finished and such other
works Of National character 10 be under
taken as may advance The welfare OF Ma
rylaad and her sister States.
ResolCed, Tha, David Shriver, John
Hove. NJ G Sptigg. ) r. Smith. Moore
y Falls, rhos j McKsig, Joseph Shri-
YER. James Smith Thomas Perry. and
tVm Matthews he. and they are hereby
appointed the Delegation TO represent Al
/ gthany County 10 the aforesaid Conven-
ton. wrgh power e. fill any vacancies in
| said Delegation, or 60 add 10 its number.
! Resoicrd. That the following gentlemen
Be appointed corresponding committee,
~: DAVID ochngcr, John Hoye, j. p.
smith Robert Swan, NJ Lawrence.
Ihos J McKaig, Andrew Bruce, David
Ltna, John Mcllenry. NJ. G. Sprigg. w.
Me NahpD. Richard Beall. b 5 Pigman,
John AIcNcIll. Jacob Snyder, James NJ.
Smith. Levi lIIllcary. Geo McCulloh, W .
ltilgely, George Hebb, Thomas Perry,
J. Piper, Ezekiel Totem, Mesheck Frost,
George M Swami, Robert Bruce VIM.
Mathews, james Smith, james Pralher.
Alpheus Beall, j G.. Hoffman, Normand
Bruce, Joseph Shriyer, Daniel Raymond,
William Shaw. Samuel Charles, Perry
Worthington. X G. 1oilyday, WIN This
tie, Moore ~. Falls, X Worhington, j.
Frantz, 5. NJ. Semnes, Daniel Blocher,
James 2. Carleton. Geo. W Devecmon.
J. Berry, Jr. Henry Hammi, Joseph Dill
ley. William Reid-and charged with the
duty of Publishing and communicating
these proceedings to such persons as may
be jealous and influential in promoting
the views of this meeting, and inviting
their prompt and cordial co operation
Resotced, That the proceedings OF this
meeting be forwarded for publication in
the several newspapers printed in the
District Of Columbia, the State Of Mary
land. the western portions Of Virginia and
Pennsylvania, and IN he States of Ohio,
Kentucky, lnGiana. Illinois, and Missouri |
WILLIAM Nc MAH0N,
President
DAVID sonRlvea. Z Vice pres,t.
WILLIAM kIDGELY. s
Ihos J. ,lcKaig,
James Snliih, Score aries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

THE CnURcH IN pANGER''-Some evil
minded person attempted, few days since, TO
blow up the Free Church in Hartford Connec-
tcut, while the minister was in The very act of
delivering his sermon. As he was in the midst
oil his discourse, tremendous explosion loud
enough for that of twelve FOUNDER, took place
in the building-not exactly in the room, but in
the adjoining passage, the windows near the ex-
ploslon being broken, and man near the door
considerably injured. A good deal OF fright,
faiDting, and the usual concomitants Of such an
event, took place upon the occasion.-N. Y
Cotlfier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30
MARRITD.

On Thursday last, BY the Rev. WIN. C.
Matthews, Thomas Kelly, ESQ. of York Pa.
10 Miss Re5ecea Sho,caHsr, daughter of the
late hir. Joseph Showalter Of this place.
On Thursday last, by the Rev. W.P.
l. johnson. Dir. Basil Ray. TO Miss En-
sabdt krsen, both Of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30
Col. Page and The Commercial Latellgencer

Col Page put forth card in one of
the morning papers, yesterday, denying
that he had ever used certain language
that bad been imputed TO him by the edi
tor of the Commercial Intelliscncer. The
lntelligencer of yesterday evening pub
fishes the aihdavits Of two persons, who
state that they heard the Colonel make
use of the language imputed to bin.
Phil Her
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

MATTHIAS THE IMPosToR.-The New York
American says =" Bills Of Indictment have been
found against Matthias, alias Matthews, the pre-
tended prophet. for obtaining money on false pre-
fences. He will be arraigned this day, but
probably not brought TO trial, unless he demands
il, until the next general sessions"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

New YoKK ElEcTIoss.-The following table
Of the votes given at each New York election
for Governor since 1922, may be Interesting 70
some Of our readers. II may afford data 20 such
as are inclined to betting upcn the next contest,
and possibly enable some Of our wing Friends to
wear hats, coats, sc. a, the expense Of their
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

The second number Of the Southern Literary
Messenger has appeared, and is every way wor
thy the expectations formed by Mr.. Whites
friends of its merits The typography is beauti.
ful indeed. We will notice it further in our
next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

Funeral honors 10 Lafayette were paid at Ha.
gerstown on the 18th inst. Sixteen volunteer
corps from Frederick and Washington counties.
Md. and the neighboring counties Of Pennsylya-
From six to eight thousand persons were
present.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

THE Posr MASTER GENERAL.-We believe
the annals Of the world cannot afford case of
insolcncc in Office, parallel with the refusal of
Major Barry, TO submit the documents of his de-
partment TO the Senate's committee, appointed
for their Investigation. This atrocious squander-
err Of the peoples money sets himself above the
Senate Of the United States, and impud emily
talks Of an appeal to the tribunal of the people
What had the People 10 do with his appoint
mcnt to his place. He was appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent
OF the Senate {: and he now puts the mandates of
the body, whose advice and consent gave bin
his Office, at defiance This is another slip from
the Veto tree. The Major performs his duties
g as he understands them and understands them
as he pleases! :!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

Letters inform us that the Hon Francls
Granger has been nominated for Con
-te.s oy % Wing toavrniiuu, in the GOA
Ms. rie- HA~h comprises Ontario County
=. i.--ile "riI no DOUBT be elected by an
overwhelming majority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

Destruction Of the Hermitage. From
passenger who arrived from the west YES
tcrday, we received the painful intelli-
gence that the Hermitage, the re sidence
of general Jackson, in Tennessee. was de-
stroyed 10y fire. with the exception of the
west wing, on the 18th inst. But few ar
ucles of furniture were saved, and ali the
presents received by the General from the
American people were consumed!
n, Fred. Her
The above is confirmed in the National Intel
'ls'he'r' by letter from Nashville, of date
Oct IA. The entire ediice was consumed, with
the exception of a room attached to the northern
'h'' used as dining room. The fire is suppo-
sed TO have been communicated by spark from
one OF the chimneys to the roof The Presidents
papers are probably saved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30
a. ]. Con

Here's a Post Master turned out for
being Whls: but did any body ever
hear OF Post Master being turned out
for hurraing for jackson? And can any
thing show more plainly than this little in
eident the vlleness of the system under
which This country suffers A system
hardly paraIleed in The world for nnbIn,h
ins etlronteiy, corruption aud baseness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30

Quick U'ork Francis s. Hoffman, ESQ
Post Master at Pleasant Valley, Dutchess
county, attended a Wing meeting few
days since Information was immediate
Iy Transmitted to Washington Of this act
Of treason against the party" and in two
weeks from the time Of attending the
meeting. he was no longer a Post Master
under the Industrious Major Barry, and the
magnaninous :" old Roman
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-30
FROM The kveaiug Star,
ErTERs TO M. VAN BuREN.
LETTER XII.

htBRST, Oct Z, 1851
-, ~ r- t,4 Baton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

We find in the Bosto Liberator, CARR
sons paper the following notice. The Editor
vouches for the character Of the advertiser,
and certifes that he is serious in his proposals,
and is actuated by disinterested and generous
motives:-
A Friend of Equal rights, Is convinced that
our colored brethren and sisters are entitled to
all the rights and privileges which are claimed
by the whites; that prejudice against color is
extremely absurd; and that as long as this pre-
iudice exists, its victims will feel the yoke Of OPP
preston crushing them to the earth. He takes
the liberty also to state, (being himself what is
termed white man, should he meet with a
suitable opportunity he is convinced, that ii
would be his duty, as it is his determination to
bear testimony against this prejudice by marry.
ing Colored Woman!
Information wouldbe thankfully rec eived If
any Young, respectable, and intelligent cOlored
Woman, (entirely or chiefly ofAfrican descent }
who would be willing to endure the insults and
reproaches that would be heaped upon her for
being the partner Of a white man; and who is
either in low circumstances or would be will
ling to cede all she has or may have OF this
worlds goods. to the American nti-Slavery
Society, that the mouths of gainsayers may be
stopped. Information sent by letter (post paid)
to E. K; West Chester, Penn. will meet with
due attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

Costly Honors.-Tn the course of debate in
the British House Of Commons, on the subject
of reducing the fees Of some of the Kings
Officers, Sir Edward Codrington rose and said
that he held in his hand bill sent to him when
he was invested with Grand Cross of the Or
der of the Bath, which he candidly confessed
shocked him when he sawit. He, however, i'm
medately determined never to pay it-Qoud
laughter for some tme.) He would have no.
thing to do with the honor, if it was not gratu-
itous He had not asked for it certainly, why
then should he pay for it2 If paid for, it would
be valueess to him.. He mentioned the charg-
es for fees, as excessive and shameful, to the
first Lord of the Admiralty at the time, who
agreed in opinion with him. He told the first
Lord of the Admiralty, he would not pay far
thing of it. What he was most surprised at, was
the item Of f122 for the Kings Household. He
hoped on inquiry, it would be found there was
no pretext for demanding many of these fees
from officers for the distinction conferred. At
ter the war number ofofficers had the honor of
Knighthood conferred on them; they went to
the Levee, and then put all their bills for fees in
heap together upon the table, for the King to
paw them if he chose: they paid none Of them.
The gallant Admiral, amidst much laughter,
read a list of fees he had been called on to pay
on his installation, but which he had always re-
sisted They amount in all to f3S6 U.s. but he
told them, that sooner than pay them, they
might take their Order of the Bath back--( long
and loud laughing.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03
From the Baltimore Chronicle.

A writer in the National Gazette suggests that
Wing editors throughout the country, publish
under the editorial head until the succeed.
ing elections, the following lines.
LET every man, when he has done with his
paper, forward it to one Of his friends in the
country"
This suggestion is very good, but we think
we can make better It is, that every man
who can afford il, take the paper and pay for
it; and when he has done with it, lend il 10 his
poorer neighbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

In an old paper published in 1869, we perceive
the notice Of a marriage in New London, of
Mr.. Daniel Shaw of Marlborough to Miss Grace
Colt of Marlborough. 1t was stated that the
young lady was Gas usuaD embellished with
every qualification requisite to render marri-
ed life agreeable. On the evening succeeding
the day of the marriage, bail was given by
the father of the bridegroom, at his Mansion
House in New London, at which were present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

The Albany Argus, charges us with being a
turncoat We admit the soft impeachment"
We wore Van Buren, coat once, and wore it
threadbare; we have been compelled to turn it,
and if others do not follow suit they will not
have suit on their backs to follow them.
Ne,p York Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

Just before the adjournment Of the Senate,
Mr.. BENTON laid resolution on the table de,
claring the unconstitutonality of Mr. CLAWS re-
solutions which drew out the Protest, and pro-
posing to expunge them from the Journals. MIR.
BENTON gave notice that he would call it up
next session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

Taste and Feeling.-We were amused yes
terday al seeing a negro woman leading out a
sort Of fashionable gallopade in the sun bare
footed, over the hot and almost bstering pave
ment with a splendid silk umbrella over head
It is difficult to say which should be most ad-
mired, her taste or her bravery, especially when
il is recollected that a Negroes heel is choice
part Of the corporate system.-Mobile Adr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

A Swap.-Mr. Shocks was asked the other
day how he could account for Natures forming
him so ugly. "Nature was not to blame" says
he, "for when was two months old | was CON
sdered The handsomest child in the neighbor-
hood-but my nurse, the Slut one day Strapped
me array for another boy. just to please friend
of hers, whose child was rather pain-looking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

NOTICE.
TTHE Bank of Potomac will be closed on Fri
Il day next, the 4th Of July. All notes in
tended to be offered for discount will have to be
put into Bank on Wednesday, the Cd; and all
notes falling due on the 9TH, will have to be paid
on Thursday, the Sd Of July.
jy 1--3t CHARLES PAGE, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
TVHE Members of the Washington Society
Il are requested to meet at the City Hotel
on the 4th inst, at 9 O'clock A. NJ, in order to
unite in the celebration Of the day, and join
the procession on that occasion.
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
jy 3-2t Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

More bribery by the U. s. Branch Bank
Two women were seen day before yesterday,
washing the marble door way of the bank in
Wall st. The matter has been investigated,
and il is reduced to a certainty that Mr. Biddle
ordered these women (who have Jackson Van
Buren, men for husbands) to be employed for
this purpose, in order to secure votes for the
whig ticket in November. Alas, what cor
rupt age we live in!--N y Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

ninety-,po OF the principal ladies and gentlemen
Of the place, who BY half past twelve o'clock,
when the company broke up, danced ninety
tvo jigs, gay-tuo country-aanees, f0rfy:fee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03
A FIRST RATE HERRING FISHERY
jy 3-2t


THIS LANDING, which is equal-and the
Il accommodations for curing superior-to
any on the Potomac River, lies on the Maryland
shore, about 20 miles below Alexandria. To il
is attached very fertile FARM, Of about 100
Acres. The Improvements are q good Brick
"a DWELLING, large Tobacco Houses, with
liaI other necessary Out-Houses, besides the We
ry extensive Buildings of the Fishery. For par
tcuars and terms apply to George Mason, of
Holm Hall, Va. near Alexandria, D. c..
jy3-wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

A FURTHER SUPPLY OF
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS
WILLIAM II. MOUNT & CO. are this NOR
w ming opening the following articles, viz;
S pieces Italian Lustrings best quality
10 do figured Gro de Nap, very handsome
6 dozen green white E blk Blond Gauze Wells
do assorted colors Blonde Gauze Hdkfs
do green and white Gauze Wells
10 do best quality Ladies' Gloves
6 do fancy Twisted Silk Hdkfs
6 do do do do Shawls
10 pieces Plaid Muslins, new style
do Ginghams, do do
dozen white English Silk Hose
3 do Ribbed do do
3 do plain black do do
do Linen Cambria Hdkfs
6 do Hem stitched do
do colored borders do
pieces white Drilling, best quality
3 do brown do do
= cases Corded Skirts
dozen Grass do
Together with general supply Of DOMES-
TIC GOODS; all which, for the cash, will be
uncommonly cheap. jy 1--f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03
FOR NORFOLK.

FOR NORFOLK.
49, The Steamer COLUW
BA, Capt JAMES MroH-
ati3H5iISi5II ELL, will leave Lambells
wharf, Washington, at u,
and Thompson's wharf, Alexandra, at O'Clock
P. NJ, on Monday, the Both instant and on
Friday, the 9TH of July, for Norfolk, arrlv.
ing at Norfolk on Saturday, in time for the IN,
Stages going South, and the Steamboat Patrick
Henry Cor Richmond. Returning to the DIS
trict, she will leave Norfolk on Wednesday, the
I'd, and on Sunday, the 9th July, at O'Clock, IN.
For the accommodation of persons travelling
from Norfolk to Fredericksburg, or from Ere
dericksburg to Norfolk, an arrangement mas
been made with the proprietors of the steam,
boat Sydney, (plying between Washington anu
Fredericksburg,) by which they will arrive al
either place, at an early hour, on the days iol.
lowing the departure Of the Columbia, without
any additional charge for passage. ,u
Passage and fare 80. june 27-ohtn''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

We see it stated in one of our late English pa
pers that bet Of ten guneas had been made
between two gardeners at Chelsea that one OF
them would raise salad, while leg Of mutton
was roasting, to be done in one hour and three
quarters If this fellow should succeed in "get-
ting up" extemporaneous lettuce at this rate, his
fortune is made We suppose he could make a
turnip in about a couple of hours, and would
not be more than half day or so in bringing
to maturity one of those huge Connecticut
pumpkins, the vine of which once grew faster
than the messenger could ride, who had been
despatched to the "selectmen" for municipal
interference.-N Y Cour. E Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
IA Will be sold on reasonable terms, or ex-
II changed for other real property in the town,
The three-story frame DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT Of GROUND, formerly occupied as
a tavern, situated at the corner Of King and ST.
Asaph streets. Being on the most public street
in the town, it is very desirable stand for bu-
sness For terms apply to
y3-tf CATHERINE BRAWNER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-03

The English papers state that certain men,
Der of the bar, remarkable for his red face and
irritable temperament, goes by the appropriate
name of the "red precipitate." A better joke
than this however has been committed at the
expense of one of the gentlemen of the long robe
remarkable for his high stature atthe same time
pocant countenance. He has been chrlstened
&C The Long Vacation Another in New Hamp-
shire. whose complexion indicated more ex-
tensive practice at the bar of the Hotel than Of
the Court was said by Judge v. to be very
deep red lawyer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-23
PENSION FRAUD

From letter received from the United
States District Attorney for Vermont. in
relation to the fraud lately discovered TO
have been perpetrated by Robert Temple
we learn that so great was the confidence
IN Temples honesty and integrity, that
upon one occasion, the clerk of the Pro
bate Court, being about, TO be absent for
few days, left some blanks, with the seal
and his signature affixed, to be used in his
absence, should occasion require. 1t is
presumed that these blanks went into the
hands of Temple. Upon another occasion
when the clerk was confined to his house
by illness, Temple called upon him with
Pension papers made out, represented that
the proof had been taken by the Judge,
and upon this he attached his signature
Temple could at all times have access to
the seal of the Court
How is it possible. we ask, for the pub
lie officers at Washington TO detect frauds.
white those OF the state are thus negligent
IN the performance of their duties this
case affords warning, which il is boped
viii not be without rs proper effect. on
others, intoxicating the necessity of the ut
most care and vigilance in verifying pa
pers IN relation 10 pensions Globe.