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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
FOREIGN VARIETIES.

.Hiarca Of Drunkenness AT one OF ibe
Police offices Of London, on recent Mon
day morning, no less than 10 persons, in
GLIDING 10 married women were fned or
imprisoned for drunkenness in the streets.
Monument 10 Sir Haher Scott - Sub
scrpiions in aid Of this object have been
raised in Calcutta amounting to 9493.
Bombay has raised fI99 for the same pur-
pose.
Ridicule is said 10 be Frenchwoman's
pocket pistol on the trigger of which she
always has her fsgers.
Dog stealing in London is now carried
on TO an unprecedented extent, and is
greatly encouraged by the very high re-
wards sometimes offered for very valuless
animals. II is no uncommon thing to see
IS offered for the restoration Of pet
which il not worth SIS.
Kainschatkan Ciriiiy.-D 'Israeli tells Us
that these worthy subjects of fhe AUTO
craft kneel before their guest when they
wish TO he particularly polite. cut large
slice from a sea cali, cram ID into their
friends mouth furiously crying ont "Trna
-"There !"-then cutting off what hangs
about bis lips swallow it themselves, a.
the greatest possible mark Of attention
they can show hinl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
[vol. xxxv---No. ga.

Posr OFFrcE RoRBERy.--A young mau
named Bailey Patterson was arrested in
this city on Friday last, by Messrs. Jacob
and Benjamin Hays, under the following
charge: Patterson, il appears, was lately
deputy postmaster in the town OF Siaun.
ton, Virginia, and letter reached that
Office for some person, with drsit ON
bank ia this city for $500. This letter
was opened by Patterson, who took out
the draii, and wrote. in the name af the
person 10 whom the drali was nayahle,
TO lottery dealer in this city, whom he
requested 10 get the dram paid al the
bank. and remit him the mount, to the
post Office al Staunton. In his letter 10
the lottery dealer. no told him that he
might keep the price Of ten lottery tick
cts out OF the drat. and send them along
with the money. As the matter appeared
rather suspicious TO the lottery dealer.
instead Of getting The draft cashed. be re.
mitted il to the head postmaster at Staun.
ton, aud requested him 10 make inquiries
about it. When the postmaster at Staun.
ton received The letter, be Immediately
showed il TO lis deputy, Patterson; Of
his integrity he had. up to that period. no
doubt whatever. On finding that the mat
ter bad taken so unexpected turn. and
fearing discovery. Patterson left Staun-
ton, and came TO this city with the inten.
tion Of going to Europe. shorty AFTER
he left Staunton, the postmaster of that
place found out how he bad acted relative
10 the draft, aud wrote on TO Jacob HAYS.
who soon ferretted him out, and accom-.
panied by his son BENJAMIN. arrested him
on Friday at the post office, whilst he was
in the act Of receiving a iettcr'--.N Y
Jour Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Projected Escape of BOnapmte 1t is
not generally known that vessel was I'M
dertaken TO be built at Battersea, by the
renowned Johnson, the smuggler, for the
purpose Of liberating Bonaparte from the
Island of St.Helena. The vessel was about
ninety feet long, and Of the burthen of one
hundred tons I, was built of half plank |;
the grain Of two such plank was placed in
horizontal position. These pIanks were
so well caulked and cemented together.
that the thickness of the sides of the YES
sci did not exceed that of an ordinary
washing tub-The mSsts were so contTiy-
ed that they could belowered TO level
with the deck, aud the whole vessel might
be sunk in shoal water with the crew on
board without danger Ample means were
provided for supplying the vessel with
fresh air. The plan was TO sail up at
night within short distance of St Helena,
and sink the vessel until the next, or SUBJ
sequent night, when Bonaparte would be
enabled to make his escape to the beach,
al which time the vessel was to be raised,
Bonaparte TO get on board, and sail away
in the dark. 1t happened, however, that
Bonaparte died before the vessel was quite
finished and it is quite curious GOMEZ
dence that the vessel was to be coppered
the very day the news of his death arrived.
Johnson was to receive 10000 pounds
as soon as the vessel got into blue water,
exclusive of the reward to be given in
case the enterprise succeeded. This John
son had previously offered his services to
the Admiralty, and affirmed that he could
blow up any ship without doing any hurt.
Accordingly, a trial was given him in The
Thames, accompanied by boatswain oil
his Majcsty's ships, who had been mar
red only a week before. IN boat oil
similar construction 10 the one before de-
scribed, to barge moored in the middle
of the stream. They sunk their boat,
made fast the torpedo 10 the bottom oil
the barge, and lighted the match. John
son then perceived that his vessel remain
ed fast, having got (as the sailors express
I'D athwart hawse Of the barge. Upon
which he pulled out bis watch, and having
looked at IL attentively, told the boat
swain that be had only two minutes to
live. Upon this the boatswsin began TO
make lamentations: "Oh my poor Nancy"
said he, {" What viii she sayP" Avast
blubbering," said Johnson. "Doff your
Jacket; and be ready to stuff il into the
hawse hole while | cut the cable" Upon
saving this, johnson seized the axe. and
cut the cable. The boatswain stuffed his
Jacket into the hole and they got clear OF
the torpedo, which blew up the barge.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

J in. Sultan .Mahmotfd The proud Sui
tan OF Turkey. although he was discomit-
ted By The Russians, and came near being
delhfoned by tbraham Pasha. may justly
be elassed among the mos, remarkable
men Of the age. He has effected more
towards the Introduction Of Christian civ
ilizaiion into Turkey than all his predeces.
sors-and the destruction of the JanissS
rles proves tina, he possesses an energy Of
character which has rarely been cqualied
The following description Of the person Of
Mahmoud is from one Of Willis last LET
tiers, from Constantinople, published in
the New York Mirror.
81 have, perhaps, never set my eyes on
a Landowner man than Sultan Mahmoud
His figure is tall. straight and manly. his
air unembarrassed and digniiied, and his
step Indicative Of the well known tirmness
Of bis character. A superb beard OF jetty
blackness, with curling moustache, con
ceal all the lower part Of his face; the de.
cided and bold lines Of his mouth Just
marking themselves when he speaks II
is sand be both paints and dyes his beard,
but manlier brown upon a cheek, or
richer gloss upon beard. ] never saw.
His eye is described 10y writers as having
docSted darkasa Of expression. and it is
certainly one that would well become
chief OF bandits sarge, steady, and over.
hung with an eyebrow like a thunder
cloud. He looks the monarch. The
child OF sersglio, iwlIere mothers are
chosen for beauty alone, could scarce es-
cape being handsome. The blood Of Cir.
cassian upon Circassian is in his veins,
and the wonder is. not that he is the hand
soonest man in the empire. but that he is
not the greatest slave, for our "mother's
humor." they say predominates in our
mixtures Sultan Mahmoud. however,
was marked by nature for throne"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
NEW YORK.
The New York American says -

The New York American says
"In this State, after all, the battle must
be decided, and here We have undated
confidence Of success. New York wiii
sustain The Constitution, and the Country
whatever other States may fail 10 do"
This is the language New York ought
TO hold. With her two millions Of free.
men, and her influence in the confcderacy,
New York cmt decide the battle which is
now fighting between the free and happy
institutions Of our country, and The sutia
cious and unprineipled encroachments and
usurpatons Of the Executive. State pride.
sound patriotism, every valuable interest
calls upon this great State 10 rescue the
Union and herself from the corrupt and
profiigste crew now reigning At Washing.
ton and Albany. Why should she be in /.
flueDced by the backslid,og Of other states.
when she Is all-powerfui IL. hefselfp What
If Pennsylvania and New Jersey have tied
themselves 10 the chariot wheels Of the
Kitchen Cabsnet--so much the more glo
Iious will that State be estimated 10 every
generous and patriotic bosom. which spurn
ing their example. throws her whole
weight into the opposite scale, and kicks
the balance for the preservation Of the
| Constitution and the Union! The eyes
| of the Union are on New York--shc can
save the Union and she will
Deia,care Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
From the Philadelphia Commercial Herald.
DEATH OF MIR. GRIMRE.

Ii 10 with no common emotions OF sor
row, says the New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser, that we are compelled TO an,
nounce the death Of the Hon. Thomas S.
Grimke of South Carolina. lie died Of
cholera at Gwynne's farm. about % miles
from Columbus, in Ohio. on Saturday the
18th inst. He was on his way from Gin.
cinnatl, TO Columbus when he was attack
ed by that disease in the stage. and before
physicians could arrive was in state OF
collapse, from which all efforts TO raise
him were Intellectual. His object in visit
ing Ohio, was in part TO meet his brother
the Hon Frederick Grimke, Judge in
that state, and in part TO contribute to the
success Of its literary aud benevolent in
stHuiions. On thu Wednesday previous
to his death, he attended Temperance
meeting al Cincinnati. and spoke for the
last time in public assembly.
His remains were conveyed TO Column
bus. where he was buried on the evening
OF his death, by moonlight. The death oil
MIR. Grmke will be deeply felt, and wide
ly deplored by the literary and religious
communities of our country. He was a
ripe scholar, OF accomplished manners and
address, of sincere and unaffected picty
The influence of bis name was great a
the South. and was becoming so through
out the Union--and il was an influence oil
the most healthy and of the soundest cha
racter, identified as his exertions were
with the great moral, religious and literary
institutions of the country
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
FALL q 90 D g.

EACOB HAMME s. Co, are just re,
% ceiving large assortment OF Fail
Goods, purchased in Philadelphla and
Baltimore, which they can sell much chea-
per than usual; consisting in part OF
Blue, black and fancy col'd Cloths;
Cassimeres, cassinetts, and Peter sham;
White and red flannels;
Rose and point blankets;
Ga English and French merInos;
8 merinos and Circassians;
"A TO ga black and scarlet merino
shawls; mr.
A variety of new style Fancy Hkis;
Black and fancy cold silks;
Thread and bobinei lace and edgihgs )
Bon tint, and low priced callcoes,
Together with heavy stock oil dcmes-
tic goods /;
Queens and glass ware;
Groceries, hard ware SC.
We respectfully invite the pubic 10
call and examine before they purchase as
we feel satisfied it will be to their advan'
tage.
October 2, 1s34-by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Mrs Fanny ksmble Bmler's ssapsls ii
sdmeriea. 1--WE learn by the Philadelphia
Commercial Register, that the DELAY OF
The publication Of this long booked Tor
work. is occasioned by the affer and moro
mature reflections OF this gifled lady.
while the manuscript was already passing
through the press. Mrs. Butler, upon 10.
pernsing her manuscript. is persuaded, wo
learn. that some Of her portraits are drawn
IN colors too strong. and too much in car
ricature and eensufo Of the manners Of
our people.--They will therefore, il 10
said, be somewhat sof,ened down. moro
especially as she Is 10 becoms resident
OF the United States, and win, therefore,
feel more or less interested ia our national
reputation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Spanish Corte=---Librty ofths Press. -
Senior Mantillo, during the discussion OF
the project in the Spanish Coriez. for the
abolition of the censorship Of the press,
paid q handsome compliment TO the Uni
ted States, saying that she and Engiant
were in the van Of civilization. lie stated
that in those countries lbe should have re
sfricfed his observation 10 the u. States j
the working men were in the constant ha-
bit, after their daily labours ofperusing the
newspapers; and hence II was, that SO
many extraordinary men there continual
ty make their appearance in parliament
The whole discussion on this subject was
animated, and full Of learning and talent.
We regret to perceive that the Premier
Martinez de la Rosa, was opposed to the
unrestricted freedom Of the press. except
as to works Of science. The censorship
however, was abolished by the chamber
~ Y. Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

THE freeholders on both sides OF
Queen street IN the Town of Martinsburg
from the public square at King street, to
the stone bridge--wil take notice: that
the trustees of the said Town of Martins
burg, have upon the petition of two thirds
Of the freehoiders, in that section of the
town, passed a bye law requiring them
and every of them before the first day OF
November next. to graduate curb and
gutter 10 front Of their property, the whole
length; and il they should fail to do so,
for every twenty eight days thereafter
fine of ten dollars will be imposed. and so
in like manner, a further fine of ten dol
lars for every twenty eight days, the work
shall remain unfinished
ID. ii. CONRAD,
President Board Of Trustees.
Attest.
s. GARARD, Recorder.
July "a, 1SS4.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Singular Tsnacay Of Lye.--A man at
Norwich, England, by the name Of John
smith, who had been an old sailor destroy
ed himself by opium, at the age of so. 1t
is difficult TO conceive how he had reach
ed this period of life, for although he was
of very robust constitution, be was con
stantly engaged in pugilistic combats. be-
ing OF most pugnacious disposition, and
furthermore had once cut his throat and
taken poison before, had had bis arms
broken 10 is or 90 places, and been is
times in different hospitals. He at last re-
sorted TO opium, in consequence OF some
angry words froEa lis wife SO that poor
woman, according 20 Power, the actor,
whether innocently or mol, seems TO he the
beginning and the end. "the bane and an
tidote." Of every thing in this neither
world.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

IS not the bountiful giver Of the fruits Of a
soil under Southern sun--the climate is
cold, the summers are Shorthand then
comes growing November. and fiercelv
raging winter, with its ice and IFS storms,
so that one man then eats up from Octo.
Der 10 May what may be gathered the
rest Of the time. Thus, necessity de.
mands the exercise Of every faculty. and
our free schools teach alt, how 20 use
them TO the best advantage.
"In the large towns and cities, every
thing is done that can be done TO stimu.
late and arouse the boy. The most per-
feet equality exists in all schools. The
poorest boy in the free school feels as
high and as proud as the son Of the rich
est. g You do not mean" said Gov Bar
bour Of Virginia. after visiting the superb
free school Of Boston, which he admired
very much. "that these schools are free -
:" Indeed do" said the school committee
man. You remember the boy that got
the medal in the class we have Just ex-
amined, and the boy that lost ii!-The
first Is the son Of that wood sawyer there
(polniing 10 man who was saving wood
IN The street,) and the second is the son
of John Quincy Adams. the President Of
the United States" The Virginian stared
IN asionishment at spectacle like this,
and no longer wondered at the prosperity
of New England"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
A tomb stone at Montmarter, near Pa

tomb stone at Montmarter, near Pa
ris, has the following inscription ITO
the memory Of NJ. Jobart, a most excel
lent husband and father. His inconsola-
bic widow continues TO carry on the groce.
ry business in the Rue 81. Dennis Ano-
Their shop IN the same street has this Sign
"I beg TO direct your attention to the
sacred word Of God, and AT The same time
TO The extremely moderate price at which
sell cotton goods, &c.,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
To Run he 1auafl,f-A m;li,.,v n,u

To Run The Gauiilef~-A military pun.
lshmens now in disnsc II was inflicted
IN the following manner:--rwo rowe of
soldiers were placed in parallel lines Oh.
positc each other. armed with switch !;
the unhappy delinquent was stripped TO
The middle. and thus compelled TO run be-
tween The lines, the length Of which was
determined by the enofmity Of the crime
and the soldcry were obliged to strike at
him as he passed, and the unfortunate
offender has not unfrequently fallen a
victim to its severity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Halleck. I'VE give below pretty poem
from this writer. In common with Dwight,
Bryant, Percival, and Brainard, he utter
ed his first notes on the banks OF the Con-
necticut. 1t Is said that liberty has built
her abode in mountains, and places mac
cessible by the yotaries of sloth and pleas
ure and il would seem that poesy haunts
the stream that flows through wales crown,
ed with fertility and smiling with beauty.
We have seen most Of the fine views Of
American scenery from the Roanoke 10
the Ohio, and from the Ohio 10 the st.
Lawrence but we confess that the pros
pect Of the valley Of the Connecticut from
the summit Of Mount Holyoke, exceis them
all And we do not wonder that the
sweetest flowers Of poesy are gathered
from such stream.
Among the poets Of our country, Hal
eck holds distinguished rank. Mr.. Ran
dolph paid fine compliment TO his gent
us. He caused copy Of "Fanny," one
of Haleck's productions, TO be splendidly
bound, with the intention. on his first visit
10 England, Of presenting it to the lady
whose conversation might please him
most. We need scarcely say TO those
who knew the literary taste of Mr.. Ran.
dolph. that Miss Edgeworth obtained the
prize. Marco Bozzaris," and "Alnwiek
Castle"-" The Percy's cradle and theiI
grave" would adorD the literature Of any
nation.
Halleek has not attained his Forfeit
year, period of life when DR.. johnson
had scarcely begun his literary career; anC
we sincerely hope that he will beqneath tc
his country richer legacy than he ha
yet bestowed upon her. Nor. Beacon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Picture Of Paris -" To those who are
fond Of facts, the manners OF Paris NAV
be thus described. There are twenty thou
sand persons every night al the theatres;
i've public libraries are constantly fill,
and one hundred cabinets de lecture. You
will find about an equal number of cello
brated dancing masters, and Of celebrated
teachers Of mathematics and the munich
patty pays one.third moro for lis fetes
Than il does for its religion ~ Bulwer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

y cotton factory upon large scale,
and with the best machinery aud advanta.
ges has been put into operation al Lynch
burg, Virginia. The Lynchburg virginian
observes :" We lock upon this establish.
nent as opening new era 10 this section
OF Virginia. "--.4ler. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
NJ OF &c Il.

NOTICE is hereby given that a peti.
~ ton will be presented TO the Gene
raj Assembly at its next session, praying
that law may be passed providing that all
expenditures within the county OF Berkeley
for purposes, other than for the support
Of the poor, shall be betrayed by an assess
ment upon the lands and slaves OF the
said county, and that the present mode oil
defraying such expenditures by poll tax
shall be abolished as unequal and oppres
sive.
Soptember IS, 1884 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

sherry Pine Notwithstanding the large
quantities consumed. there are but 1000
acres in the Here's vineyardsl aud IS 900
butts annually exported from there 80
that The greater parts must he fraudulent
connections. The palest Sherry. called
samcntillddo. is added TO tighten the color.
~ v Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
THE GENERAL INSURANCE
COMPANY OF MARYLAND,
s. GARARD, Recorder.
July "a, 1SS4.-tf

With a Capital Of Three HUNDRED
Thousand Dollars,
EEAVE opened an Office in Hsgers'
FL town, Washington County, Mary
nd-for the convenience OF the neigh
bouring Towns and Country, in Mary
land, Pennsylvania. and Virginia,
Where they will Insure against
Loss BY FIRE;
Also-ON LIVES;
GRANT ANNUITIEs, and
RECEIVE ENDowMEsTs.
This Office will receive Money on DE
post, payable ninety days after the same
is demanded nd until the paymen
thereof. interest at the rate Of five pei
cent. per annum, shall be paid, quarterly
JOHN DAVIS, Agent.
November 81, l8S3.-1y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

THE subscriber respectfully begs cave
TO inform his friends, customers, and the
public in general, that he has received a
very general supply of FALL s. WIN
TER GOODS, all of which he is dispo'
sed to sell on accommodating terms he
therefore takes pleasure in inviting al
those who are DESTROYS 10 get good bar
gains, to give him call, and they shall
Be supplied almost on their OVID terms.
THOMAS G. SMITH
October 80, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13
Office ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution
June 9, 1894.
BY resolution OF the board Of direct
ED ors of this institution the following

EBY resolution OF the board Of direct
ED ors of this institution the following
rates Of Interest have been adopted for the
government of the Treasurer thereof in
receiving money on deposite. viz:
For deposites payable
six months after demand,
certificates may be issued 7 ~ ~ ,, ora"'
bearing an interest at the P'' "'"""
rate of
For deposites papable1
four months after demand,
certificates may be issued ~ a,,',n
bearing an interest at the P'' ''"''
rate Of
For deposites payable
ninety days after demand, q ,sr ,.,,,,,,
certificates may be issued nsr ann,na,
bearing an interest at the
rate of
By order
ID. BURKHART, Treasurer.
July 10, aS34.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Osman Noureddin Pasha. the Egyptian
admiral who deserted from Mehemed Ali,
died recently at ConstaniinopIe Of the
plague. The Sultan. when he heard Of il
said, &" Sooner would have lost ten ba,
Ties than such man."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

Sketch Of Eloqucnce -"M Ny brethren,
said staid and learned orscIer OF The pui-
pit: "My dear brethren, there IS sreat
deal 10 be did, and il IL time We were all
Up and aiding ont
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-11-13

All ofwhich have been purchased at very
reduced prices and are now offered on the
like terms. Their friends and the public
generally, are invited to call and supply
their wants with good bargains.
Bedington, July 8, l834.-by