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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25
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Destruction OF TIE GAMBLING EsTAB- |
LisHMEsr, AT RIcHMoSD.-We learn from the
Richmond Compiler, that on the night Of the 5th
inst parry Of young men collected with the de-
termination, Of entering and breaking up the nu-
merous bells in the city Of Richmond. Their
numbers soon increased 70 nearly four hundred,
and headed by the captain Of the night guard
and eight Of his men, they proceeded little af
ter nine o'clock TO the performance Of their ardu
Gus task. Their measures were taken with great
coolness and their success was complete. They
entered ftcelUe Of these infamous resorts, des-
troying the apparatus for gambling, but other
wise respecting the furniture and property Of the
occupants. 1t appears that their proceedings
were conducted in the most orderly manner, and
that while they aided in enforcing the law, they
were not guilty ofany illegal excess.
Among the documentary portion Of the spoils
on this occasion, memorandum book Of one Of
the Gamblers was found, containing a detailed
statement Of the profits Of single table, by which
it appears that the gain during three months
was 8 6,735, the loss 770-nett proceeds So, 965.
| This may be taken as fair criterion of the pro-
fits of the nefarious pursuit. Richmond has hith-
erto been overrun with this class of men-the
law was insufficient TO check their practices, be-
! cause public opinion did not cooperate with the
iaw-and the vice seemed to prosper under
something like popular sanction. About a
twelvemonth since, war Of determination was
declared upon the tribe of Black legs by the
Editor Of the Compiler and to his perseverine
efforts to awaken public attention on the sub
ject, the citizens of Richmond are indebted for
the victory which we have noticed above, over
these insidious enemies of the public morals.
We are induced to make this remark, by the
fact that the writer Of this paragraph differed es
sentially from the Editor of the Compiler as TO
the means for the repression of this vice, when,
as members OF the committee oftwenty four, they
were last year engaged in the investigation OF
the subject. We were then Of opinion that pub
lie sentiment alone could suppress the vice, and
that severe enactments, (ofwhich the Editor of
the Compiler was advocated would, without
the operation of the community, be unayailing.
Our opinion has been strengthened by the recent
demonstrations. The laws have not been rem
dered more severe; but public feeling has been
aroused, and directed against the delnquents,
who have hitherto pursued their practises with
IMMUNITY. And we take pleasure in doing to our
old antagonist in argument, the Editor of the
Compiler, the justice to say, that his persevc-
rance in good cause, has brought about this very
desirable result.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

al safe point. There is an expedIency
in all things; and most men frequently
find IL expedient 10 forbear pressing even
an undisputed right. The choice OF a
President Of the United States is but a
matter Of expcdiency, TO be settled by
sound discretion. II may be expedient TO
prefer Mr.. Calhoun. If SO, feel no prin
cipie against il; for fear nothing from
intelligence and integrity.
There are many among the steady OPP
ponents Of the present order Of things, who
entertain very unsound notions, as TO the
light in which those who have abandoned
the administration should be received
One says-"At all events we hope that
our friends ,ciH not dTd,o upon Tie Jackson
| ranks for their candidate. II is misera-
! bic policy at best, 10 embrace deseriers,
or reward them with Office, until they
have attested their sincerity with us, by a
term of probation"
Another remarks, he would "preler
some gentleman, tchO necer has been sus.
peeled Of Jdcksonism, 10 one, who, howe
yer unexceptionable in other respects, has
heretofore been ranked among the friend,
of our present Chief Magistrate"
The error Of all this is, its assumption
that those who contributed 10 elect Gen
Jackson, have thereby subjected them
selves to some disguali ication. Now W,
all know what was expected of Genera
Jackson and we must admit that the re
atty of those expectations was a great
desideratum. Manywere deceived by theiI
hopes-some were not. Those who ac
knowledge their mistake, and are ready to
devote themselves 10 correct IFS conse-
quences, are not therefore the less worthy
OF ttust. On the contrary, they bring
with them an additional recommendation
to confidence, in the fact, that none but a
man of integrity and Intelligence has the
courage TO abandon powerful and do
mlnent connexion, whether in politics OF
any thing else. Here, in Ohio, the mat
ter is so considered, as the selection oil
Gen. Findley evinces.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

Inrasi0n of Cochin Chind-A correspon-
dent at BaBkok informs US, that on the
LIST and ID Of December, near $4,000 men
passed down the river, destined for an
attack on Cochin China. They were d.
vided into two squadrons, one under com
mand Of the P'hraklang TO go by water,
and the other under P'hra Meh-tap fthe
Siamese generalissimo) 10 proceed as far
as they can up small river in boats, and
thence by land Two squadrons have
preceded them in similar way, and two
more arc to follow. The ostensible cause
of war is said TO be the expressions prac-
tised on Camboja and the distractions OF
Siamese commerce.
"1'be King of Siam is employing hi.
Burman subjects in laying out plans o
the Burman country, the roads, distances
of places, &c. but for what purpose
know not.-The people inform me tina
an English ambassador has come from
Maulmain 10 the Siamese borders will
500 foreigners and 500 Burmans. Thos,
intimately connected with the government
allow that one has come with grea
company Of attendants, but that the kin.
refuses to allow him TO advance, unles
some Of them are dismissed
Z. ,. Jan. 7.---Another detachment O
soldiers has gone on TO Cochin China. an,
the English ambassador has returned with
out visiting this city"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

Canton. March l9.--The present mon
arch is generally spoken Of by his sub
jects in terms of high commentator and
esteem; the period of his reign. however,
is universally considered as infeIicitous;
not one happy or prosperous year has yet
passed since he has filed "the dragon
seat" foundations, droughts, famine, in
surrections, and other calamities are con-
tinually occurring in one quarter or ano
Their of bis vast dominions: the provinces
now suffering most are Yunnan, Hoo nan ,
Hoo pin, Keankd e, Shan tung, and Chin.
lie. which includes the capital This pro-
vince and those of Kwang Sc and Fuh
keen are in state of tolcrable quietude;
provisions for those who have the means
Of purchasing them at high price are
plenty, but with multitudes the means are
not, and the consequence is that theGts
and robberies are frequent; numbers of
the unhappy beings charged with these
crimes are almost every day consigned TO
prison.; on the Goth inst 3S were brought
to Canton in one company.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

I'm glad that my friend Henry Clay
got home safe and sound, clear awar
old Kentucky. When lie # him at Wa
Inlgton two or three days before Congr'
closed, he looked most beat out. And
didn't wonder at it, for them Wing Sen
tors had a pretty tuf siege of it all wins
battling the watch with the Kitchen ca
net folks. to keep 'em and the GeDdl
from tearing the constitution all TO pied
Them Kitchen fellers would set the GeI
eral on so sometimes, that he would sci
10 be most as favin as lion, Bai y
Wing Senators didn't finch baif
The winter They said they'd stick by
constitution, sink or swim; and there
not one among 'em that sood up sub /
than Henry Clay did,
l begin TO feel pretty well cOpyinc
II we don't hold on to the constitute
we shall be ashore by and by; and
much as I've sot by the Gineral. If wei
comes TO worse, and | must give up b'
or else the constitution, | declare belle
! should have to give up the Gineral.
don't want TO see the country upset YET
thInk IT'S most too good a county
we We got along in it SO far, most 100
10 be wiling TO give it up now. So 10
Mr.. Clay and the rest Of the Wigs
live and be able TO go back TO WasDa
Ton next winter as good stuff as ever
stick 10y the rack till things are ~
rights again. Il
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

More Brtbery,-We charge distinctly
that there was between the cum of seven
and ten thousand dollars carried from this
GUY TO Herkimer, TO be distributed in dii-
ierent parts of the state, for the puroose
OF sustaining the tory ticket at the ensuing
election, We call upon the honest cleo
tors IN the Interior to watch those who
attended the convention, and see on their
return If their pockets are not lined with
hall eagles. This is the only system upon
which Van Buren, hopes TO succeed.
" l. Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL COMPANY
The Baltimore papers inform us that this comma
ny has effected loan from the Bank Of the Tn;
ted States, of $500 900. This timely aid will
enable the company 10 complete the canal n =
point eight miles above Wiliamsport, and to
place out of danger two costly dams across ,ho
Fotomac' which would probably have been swcpt
away during the next winter, if left in their nrc.
sent unfinished state
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

CoDbETT's LIFE OF JAcKsoN.-This fulsome
panegyrlc on the " Greatest and Best is circu.
iatlng throughout the country, and exciting mncb
curiosity II Is limited in the National Gazette
'na' the lie was written in New York and sent
across the water to be re-touched by Cobbott
anu 70 make appearance under his name-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

Public attention is beginning TO be directed TO
the subject Of the ensuing congressional canvass,
and we have been requested by several gentle
men Of the Opposition TO make some suggestions
TO the bes method Of ascertaining and concen-
tratiBg the sentiments Of the district. Various
gentlemen have been spoken Of in opposition to
Col. Lucas, (who, il is taken for granted, will
be a candidate for re electioh,) and one has ac-
tually taken the field. A Convention has been
proposed, 10 meet at some central point, for the
purpose of selecting a candidate and by way Of
preparation, and with a view 10 ascertain the
sentiments Of Jefferson, we are desired 10 invite
aPUBLlC MEETING, at the Court House in
Charlestown, on the first day of the Superior
Court, (the 10th of October) TO choose four de-
legates TO meet, in General Convention, such as
may be chosen from the other counties Of the
District. Pughtown, in Frederick, has been
named as a convenient point for the meeting Of
the delegates.
full attendance is desirable, in order that a
fair and true expression Of the sentiments of JEFF
ferson may be had on the occasion. II is impor-
tant that the people themselves should be heard,
and that there should be no dictation on the part
OF leaders, aud no attempt at forestaling public
opinion. Prcconceived partialites and preiu-
dices should be surrendered on the altar of the
general good and let that man be selected who
can best reflect the public will, and best promote
the public weal-a friend TO the Constitution OF
the Union, and an unwayering opponent of Ex-
ecutive usurpations.- Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

The Senate Committee on the Post Office. as
sembcd IN this city yesterday, for the purpose Of
proceeding, according 10 the order of the Senate
ia the further prosecution of the examination IA
10 the management Of the Post Office. Presen,
Mr.. Grundy, (Chairman.) Mr.. Ewing, Mr.
knight, and Mr. Soufhard The remsinin-
member Of the Committee Mr. Robinson) & No,
known TO have arrived here-Nai. INT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

- ne PreSident.--The following is from tho
nashville ~, Banner of the 10th instant ''''
he President of the United States nc ,ro
arc are lHlormed left the Hermitage on Yesterday
ia W. Ssh rI CITY, via Knoxville and Virgin,
L. -" We further learn that he was in the enSov.
men' q an excellent state Of health" ''jOy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

a communication signed Many Voters. has ~
P'"red IN the Winchester republican, recon.
mending Charles FauIkener ofthis county as
candidate Tor Congress from this congression.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

The Cholera is subsidng in the CITY Of New
oIN' The Board of Health have discontinued
Their reports ca the 10th, five deaths by cro.
iera only were reported.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25
From De ". y. AmeTicon s,,, :,

The Tory Convention Of this STATE mo, =, u.,
kimer on Wednesday; and, accsrdia, n ~ !.
Albany Evening Journal Of last evening 70 NOM
iaated-as IT was all arranged thev sbogla a.
the present iucumbents-G Governor Narc.- -
Lieutenant Governor Tracy, ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

Sinking Ship!-Ihe Troy Budget
OF The collar presses, very appropr,lss,,
heads an article, announcing Mr. SelG'
abandonment Of the Jackson party. ~ y
desert sinking sbip."-LOng bland .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

we continue the letters of PATsIcK IIr>-,,.
giving the history of Mr.. Van Buren, They
increase in interest as they progress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-09-25

We give below call for a meeting in JefTcr-
son relative to the selection Of Wing candidate
in The congressional canvass new approaching in
this district.
The call is an important one and all who feel
the necessity Of concentrated action at this mo-
mentous crisis, win admit that no time should be
lost in obtaining an expression Of the sense Of
the party as TO the most proper individual for the
nomination. We would suggest to those whose
province it is TO lead in such matters, the pro.
/ similar purpose.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31
EVa,. ,,;tb Es.orce-Jt ;s nrohahla fro,

War auith France.-It is probable from the latest indications that the French gov ernment will not fulfil the late treaty nego- tiated by MT. Rives, whereby the long de- layed compensation was stipulated to our merchants for spoliations committed years ago, upon American commerce by French vessels. It is rumored that the American Minister (Mr. Livingston,) has signifed to our government hls desire to be recalled and to withdraw from a scene of preyarica- tion and bad faith. We hope the Presi- dent will carry out his favorite maxim of "dcmandimg nothmg but achat is right and SUBMITTING TO NOTHING THAT IS WRONG" !"
 .Nat. Ban.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31

A gentleman of this county received d letter few days ago, from, a friend in the Cherokee country, which states that Cher okee of the name of John Walker, had been shot, by some other Cherokees, for his opinion in favor of emigration. The wound of Walker was dangerous, but per- haps not mortal. Ii had been reported also, that Alexander Ross and another Cherokee, disposed to treat finally with the government for emigration, had been kill led; but this was mere report This letter states also that the lives of the Ridges had been threatened, and were in danger as they were known to be in favor of the emigration of the Cherokee Tribe.
 Geo. Con.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31

A writer in Poulson's Daily Advertiser says, that Brussels carpet, costing two thousand dollars, and an oil cloth carpet costing the same sum-together $4,000, have been imported from England to cover certain of the floors of the Presidents house at Washington!
 The author of this proceeding deserves to be severely censured--for as good and as cheap, if not better and cheaper carpets. of either kind, might have been obtained of .4merican manufacture.
 The writer, indeed, says-"This con- tempt for our home industry, and abandon ment ofthose who are engaged in it, would be the less reprehensible; if the suitable kinds of carpeting could not be got at home. or even if there was any great disparity in the prices. But 1t has turned out that on a comparison of the Brussels carpet, on being landed at New York, where t arriy- ed, the American carpet was decided to be, by competent judges, at least ten per cent. superior in quality, whils! it cost sixty-two and a half cent per yard less in price IT, One dollar & eighty-seven cents and a half. being the cost of the American, which was fen per cent better in quality and two dol lars and fifty cents, the price of the En-
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31

Ten Mousand houses burning "A writer who witnessed the burning of London, which begun Sept. 2nd, 1866, thus quaintly describes the awful scene.
 .'God grant that my eyes may never be- hold the like, now seeing about 10000 hou- ses all in one flame. The noise, and crack ing, and thunder of the impetuous flames. the shrieking of women and children, the hurry of people, the fall of towers, houses. and churches, were like hideous storm, and the air all about SC hot and ;,Aamed, that at last one was not able to approachit, so that they were forced to stand stil and let the flames burn on; which they did for near two miles in length, and one in breadth. The clouds of smoke were dismal, and reached, upon a computation, near fifty miles in length"
 Truly, the old adage, "fire is good ser want but hard master" Is correct. We have seen the burning of fifty or sixty hou- ses, at once, produce more distress than we could ever describe. But what are 50 to 10000? How careful ought we all to be, to guard against the ravages of this stern devourer. "Behold how great a matter little fire kindleth!"
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31
. From the Liverpool tPa.) Mercury.

0another take-in-The sleepy Davy farce was reacted in this vicinity a short time since, with considerable success.
 rough looking Yankee made lis ap- pearance in village not more than twen- ty miles from this place, and not half that distance tremthe Susquehannah river. He bestfode barefooted horse, which might have been good in his time, but want of proper Eutriment and the carelessness of his ostler, had made his ribs and joints par ticularly prominent. In the course of the evening, the conversation turned on horse- racing. as a race was to be run in few days, by some of the best horses in the country.
 During the conversation stranger ar- rived, and ordered his horse to be stabled. After listening awhile to the discussion which was being had as to the speed and bottom of the several horses which were to enter the lists, the stranger remarked that he very much regretted, that business of impor- tance would prevent him from entering the beautiful Virginia horse which had just been tinto the stable. The jockies immediate y stole off to the stable to examine the horse found him indeed beautiful one. without any apparent imperfection. On their return to the baT-room, the stranger said he would run his horse the next morning before break fast, half mule for ten dollars. None of the jockies seemed disposed to take the bet; but it was soon taken by the own CT of the Barefoot" the other stranger, who proposed to put up his horse against Sl0, and the proposal was accepted The race was run--barefoot was beat, and of course forfeited.
 Stranger" said the Yankee, "you have fairly won my nag, but if you'll lend him to me after breakfast for an hour, I'lI run him against any horse in the neighbor- hood, except yours, for hundred dollars a side.n
 "Will you indeed :? then you shall have the use of him.n
 The bet was taken by the jockeys, and the best horse in the neighborhood pro- duced. When "Barefootn was found to have changed his name, and adopted that of "Steel Plate ;;'' the story told. Steel plate won the purse, resumed the title of "Barefoot," and proceeded on his jour- ney.
 orThe strangers were Jroihess.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31
4 Little .Man.-A few years ago dwarf

4 Little .Man.-A few years ago dwarf was exhibited in London, who attracted a great deal of attention, as he was believed to be the smallest adult of the human race, ever seen. His name was Simon Raap, of Haarlem, Holland. The following de- scription of this miniature edition of hu-
 manity, we find in an English paper.- "He is 26 years of age, weighs only P pounds, and Is only 23 inches in height.
 He is well made, and we'll proportioned for his size. He has not grown any since he was six years of age, and no cause can be assigned by the faculty. He goes through the military exercise with a gun. propor- tlonably to his size. He prefers the house
 to the open air. His appearance is that of
 a child between four and five years of age, but his age is visible in the features of his face his disposition is very lively, and he will hold conversation III hls own lan- guage." N
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31

London Patrol, in the following dectee, dated the 18th of July:
 "Art. l. The tribunal of the Inuuisition IS definitively suppressed.
 "Art. Z. The property, income, and oth- CT goods belonging to this institution are to he applied to the payment of the public debt
 "Art. 5. The produce of the 10l can- onships dependent upon the Inouisltion are to be applied to the same purpose.
 "Art. 4. The emplouees attached to this tribunal and its dependencies, who possess eccleslastlcal prebends Or civil employ ments Tn remuneration, shall have no right to receive their emoluments from the funds of the said tribunal.
 "Art. 5. All the other enplouees are to receive the amount of the salaries from the sinking fund, until they have been other wise provided for.''
 We earnestly hope that the honorable example thus set by Spain will seal the doom ofthis cruel slavish institution, which had it's origin in that country. Priacillian. a mild and eloquent man, was the first vic tim of Religious Intolerance under this sys tenn. iorqnemado. the Inquisitor-Gene- ral IS said to have tried and tortured, in the course of fourteen years, eighty thousand persons, of which six. thousand were exe- cuted.
 Happily for America she has no estab- llshed Church-no State Religion, and Is therefore in no danger of ever countenanc- ing any thing like force in favor of any par ticular sect. Every man is here left freely to form and follow his own opinions on the subject of Religion, as we'll as on every other, and no one has right to throw the least impeachment in his way.
 .Nat. Intel.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31

Carolina. On the accliviiy of considera- ole ? mountain Ia spur of the Phnnix) about oo yards from creek of the same name winch washes the foot of the mountain, a discharge ot water from the clouds struck 'he surface ot the mountain and swept every thing in its way to the creek, includ- Ing large trees, and rocks weighing at least couple ot tons. Scientific men who have slnce viewed the scene, have conciuded mat It was produced by the bursting of a descending 'oater spout. The native moun- taineers say that they have seen such oc- eurrences 2 TIT heretofore, and they call it the falhng ofa cloud.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-31
Administrators Notice.
THE undersigned having obtained L,

THE undersigned having obtained Let IL ters of Administration on the estate of CLEMENT K. BEDfoRD, late of Chicot county, deceased, hereby gives notice to all persons having demands against said estate. to present them to him, properly authenticated, according to law, within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precihded from deriving any benefit from said estate; and if said de- mands be not presented as aforesaid, with in five years from the date of said letters- they will be forever barred.
 All persons indebted to said estate, ara requested to make immediate payment.
 A. W. WEBB, .adm'r.
 of Clement R. Bedford, dec'd. Oct. %, ls24.-3w.