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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02
FROM RICHMOND.

A letter from correspondent in
Richmond informs US, that it is proba-
bic the Committee of the House oil
Delegates appointed on the subject oil
the Removal of the Deposites will re-
port on or about Friday, by Mr.. John
S. Barbour, their Chairman, against
the Removal, and that it is not impro-
bable that resolution will pass the
General Assembly, instructing the Sen
ators and requesting the Representa-
tives to vote for restoration Of the
deposites! If this should come to pass,
how honorable it will be to the Old
Commonwealth!
Parties will show themselves dis
tinctly on the election Of Governor.
The Van Buren, party will have u
candidate and exert themselves for his
election.
1t is not expected that any business
of general Importance will be trans.
acted until after the holidays.
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MiSceHQneOuS.

The following letter, addressed by
one OF the Senators of the United
States from the State OF Pennsylvania,
to one of the public journals of Phila-
delphia, seems to be among "the Signs
of the Times. Mat. Int.
To the Editors Of the American Sentinel.
GENTLEMEN.-Truly sensible Of the
limited Importance due to my opinions
on the prominent topics which are be-
ginning to agitase the public mind in
reference TO Interior results, unfeign-
eddy regret the necessity of thus, under
my own signature, contradicting an as.
sertion calculated to exhibit me to pub.
lie view as vacillating upon a point on
which ] supposed there could be no
Doubt allude to that portion of a let.
ter purporting TO have emanated from
a responsible source at Harrisburg,
and published in Philadelphia paper
of yesterday, stating that | am in ia
vor of National Convention for the
purpose of nominating candidate for
the next Presidency. The assertion
is wholly gratuitous, and without foun.
dation. In reference to that subject, |
have held but one language at all times,
on all occasions, and TO all persons,
whether friends or opponents: | am,
and always have been, decidedly and
unequivocally OPP osed to this singular
innovation upon the established usages
of the democratic party, and adverse
to the consummation of the single and
especial object intended to be accom-
plished by it. In haste, | am your
obedlent servant,
SAMUEL M'KEAN.
WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. Is, 1893.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02
Your obedlent servant
AMOS KENDALL,
WASHINGTON, 18th Oct. 1899.


Dear Sir have your favors of the
10th and 18th, and am under obligations
to you for your suggestions.
cannot, however, confer with you
IN the expediency of transferring any
OF the funds in the U. S. Bank to the
State banks, otherwise than for imme.
date disbursement. Directions have
been given to all public officers totrans.
fer their accounts, which will of course
transfer their deposites, amounting to
perhaps a million of dollars, and all
their disbursements will hereafter be
made through the State banks.
1t is the true policy of the govern
ment to carry into effect this great
change with as little agitation in the
monetory system as possible. A sud.
den transfer of large specie fund
would certainly enable the State Banks
to extend their accommodations, and
make the money market easy; but it
would be followed by disastrous re.
action. The U. S. Bank being thus
suddenly weakened, would have not
only an excuse, but a justification in
calling upon her debtors with the grea.
test urgency. Her curtaiIment would
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02
FANATICISM.

Some recent events have shown the
little knot of Fanatics to the North to
be as active, as daring, and unprin.
clpled as ever. Garrison, Tappan,
Wright, and few others, are the
chiefs of the Conspirators. Indignant.
ly frowned upon as they are by our
Northern brethren, they still persevere
in holding meetings, making speeches,
distributing pamphlets-and are about,
we are given to understand, to send
Agents abroad throughout the land.
We pity the situation of the poor devil
who shall be caught upon such an
errand south of the Potomac! Much
as we reverence the law--great as we
esteem the privilege OF order--anxious
as we are always to promote the peace
and harmony Of society, we would
have not one word to say against strict
and summary vegcance upon the vii.
famous wretch who shall be detected
in the incendiary attempt to which we
allude-an attempt which, if successful,
appals the mind at the contemplation
of its consequent horrors and atroci.
ties.
We have but a word or two more
to say on this subject, which we rarely
touch, and, whenever forced to do SO,
always with reluctance.-The pam.
phlets and addresses of these disorgan-
izers have found their way into hands
of respectable Southern gentlemen.
Some of these, we perceive, talk of
publishing them, in order to show the
Southern people their character. This
is not necessary. We hope they may
think better ofthe matter. 1t is suffi.
cient that the Southern people know
that they are all that they should not
be. The proper course is for us to
be quiet and attentive. 1t will be easy
to thwart every effort of these disor.
ganizers and then laugh them to scorn,
Destitute of the least support from pub
lie opinion, they must sink into insig.
nifcance. Indeed, were it not from
the nature Of the consideration invol.
we'd in this subject, they are almost
too contemplate to notice.-Aler. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
SATURDAY, Dec. Ia.

A message from the senate stated
that they had passed the bills, autho.
rizing separate election in Rocking
ham co.-and amending the law and
chancery act.
A bill was passed to change the
time of holding county courts in Ohio
county.
MORGAN ELECTION.
Mr.. Marshall, from the committee of
privileges and elections, presented
report upon the remonstrance of John
O'Ferral, charging Isaiah Buck, the
sitting member of that county. with
having obtained his election bv gross
bribery and corruption. The report
exhonerated Mr.. Buck from the charge.
but commented in terms of severity
upon the system of electioneering,
which, according to the evidence ex-
hibited before the committee, had been
resorted to by both parties, without,
however, specifying particular cases.
Mr.. Roene, Of Hanover, moved TO
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MIR SELDEN. OF N Y.

The Albany Argus denounces Mr.. Sci.
den, ore Of the Representatives in Con.
efess from the City of New York. as GAN
APosTATE"- and the Richmond Enquirer
says 'HE HAS SHOWN THE cLovEN HOOP"
Other presses have Joined the cry. and
MIR. 5. is set down, mem con, by the party,
as a dese'ter. The greivous sins laid at
Mr.. Selden's door are: LIST. That he voted
Tor Mr. Clarke as Clerk OF the House Cd,
That he objects to violating law by dis
placing Gales & Seaton-and, Sd. That
he has made speech on the Deposite
Question not at all pleasing to the Kitchen
cabinet IL these things are not enough
TO sink any man ont OF the reach OF pardon,
we are much mistaken. OF one thing VIC
are very certain. If Mr.. Selden does not
forthwith quit entirely the cause of those
who are so wantonlv abusing him. he 70
made Of sterner stuff than most men. We
cannot see how he can possibly hang on to
a party which strives to shake him of tho
very first moment il is discovered that no
dares 10 call his soul his own.-.4ier. Gas.
The MaysviIle Monitor. thorough 60
ing Jackson print. in Noticing the Presl-
dents Message, says:
"Some Of our friends, whom we have
heard express an opinion upon the subject
declare il is falling off from the previous
able communications from the same Ex'
ecutivo." The Monitor, however, thinks.
that upon the subjects embraced, and u.
says all have been embraced that were
necessary. il is fully explicit. We did not
expect from the Monitor. and its fellow
laborers for the spoils, any thing but up.
prevail Of the Message in all its parts; and
we were really surprised TO see il admitted
in the Monitor that any Of its friends bad
found fault with it, or had declared il 10
be falling of."-.4ler. Gos.,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02
From The Richmond Hing. Dec. 81.

e5.POSTSCRlPT:- We stop the prer
TO announce The assemhlage on yrster.
day evening. Of the most urmero mee.
ing Of the People Of Richmond ever known.
called 10 express popular feeling on the
removal of the Deposites. Chapman John.
son, Esq. was called TO the Chair, when
Mr. Benjamin Watkins Leigh submitted
string OF resolutions, condemning, IN.
quall'fitdly, Executive conduct in relation
10 the Deposites. as illegal and unconsti.
iuiional. deprecating the dreadful conse.
que noes of that measure to the industry
and prosperity of the whole country, and
recommending their immediate restoration
as equally measure Of safety and justice
His resolutions having been read. Mr.
Leigh addressed the meeting at large, 70.
viewing the conduct Of Government. ey.
hlbiting its unconstiiutionaIity and law.
iessness. and depicting its injustice and
tyranny, in a strain oflofty and indignant
eloqnence. OF which the meeting showed
its sense; by frequent and long continued
applause.
His resolutions were then unanimously
adopted-a Circumstance, the Importance
Of the occasion and the numbers in pro-
sence, considered. without precedent.
Such is the temper of this City-such
will in short time. be that Of the entire
Commonwealth. The wise and the mo.
deraie Chapman johnson. in his addre.
on taking the Chair, viewed the crisis 40
presenting the issue Of Liberty or De,po-
tisn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

secretly and corruptly assailed-S.
mand at his hands an enquiry into u.
whole matter. What has the Fop,.s
Auditor Of the Treasury to do WI
brokers in Wall street? Let that ous,
ton be answered.-Netc York Star
MExico.-The New Orleans Bee =,
the 18th December, furnishes inteIgl
gence from the city of Mexico to Il.
23d ultimo inclusive, from files of n,
pers received by the schooner Carolip.
from Vera Cruz.
The instruction issaid to be enti.
ly quelled. General Valencia, in an
official communication to the Govern,
ment, states that Duran and Cavalizo
with their adherents, had submitted "a
the Government, and had solicited pass
ports-Duran for the United State,
and Cavalizo for Columbia.
General Bustamente, Ex.Vice Pre-
sident Of Mexico, General Codallos
Don Ramirez Sesma, and other dis
tinguished exiles, arrived at New O.,
leans in the schooner Caroline.
Bali. Gar.
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Your obedient servant,
AMOS KENDALL
WASHINGTON, 18th Oct. 1888.

Dear Sr-The Navy Department
is engaged in making inquiries as to
the rate at which it can get specie
funds placed in the Mediterranean ports
for the use of our squadron there, and
1t has occurred to me to ask you the
following question:
AT what premium paid in the United
States will you undertake to deliver on
ship-boa in the port of Marseilles,
$50, 900 every three months in Spanish
billiard dollars, with the privilege of
sending out in the public vessels from
the United States without charge where.
yer such vessels 60, the Department to
furnish the money to you on good Sc.
curlty, three months in advanced
With high respect,
Your obedient servant
AMOS KENnATT
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

Mr.. Archer, a prominent membe,
of the Virginia delegation in Congress,
and heretofore Jealous Administra.
ton man, is said to have distinctly in.
dicated his intention to take independ.
ent ground. Mr.. AS constituents, al.
most to man, are in favor Of B. W.
Leigh for the next President. Here.
tofore Mr.. Archer was supposed to
have stood in the relation of cherish.
ed and confidential friend to the Elk.
eeuuye, with expectations of office to
az amount equivalent toa foreign EN-.
bassy; this voluntary sacrifice of biz
personal ambition, to serve his con.
stituents, therefore, is an evidence d
disinterestedness highly honorable ant
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

@The publication of the letters
from Amos Kendall, addressed, as is
supposed, to Beers & Co. has produ-
ced a sensation among the decided an
thorough. going friends ofthe President,
as they conclusively shew the connec-
ton between Mr.. Kendall and certain
stock jobbers tn Wall street, who have
been known to sell heavy amounts of
stock inthe UnitedStates' Bank, deliver.
able at future period.
The light begins to break in upon
certain persons who hitherto have ap-
proved of all that has been done in re-
latlon to the deposites. This late cor
respondence between the Fourth Audi
tor and Wall-street brokers, conclu-
slvely shews that it was not the safety
of the Bank, or tho power of the Bank,
its constitutionality, or its political
character, that weighed so heavy on
the minds of the Kitchen Cabinet, which
have led to all this trouble and public
distress. 1t was base speculation in the
stocks which induced them to assail that
lnstitutlon-to endeavour, by the whole
force of party-by the power of the
government-by the support ofthe SER
vile presto break it down, that they
might sell stock ahead, and realize
profit by battering on the distress ofthe
merchant. Will not the President call
for this correspondence, and demand
the answer to Mr.. Kendall's letters by
the Messrs. Beers q Co? Will not the
President demand to know where the
$1,000 came from which was sent
to break the Savannah branch! JUS
tice to his own character, as the Chief
Magistrate-justice to the Bank, thus
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

The Opposition in both Houses of
Congress have the advantage of their
adversaries, we believe it will be allow
ed, in point Of talents.-There are
Clay, Webster, Calhoun, and others,
in the Senate, to contend against Mr..
Benton, Mr.. Forsyth, and Mr.. Grun.
dy. In the House, McDuffie, Binney,
Everett, and J. @. Adams, have to
meet Polk, Speight, and Clay, of Ala.
We name these three last gentlemen,
because the party cannot rely upon
others as LeaderS?-What are talents,
however, when arrayed against what
John Randolph used to call King Nun.
0erS' The Opposition, however, will
make a vigorous effort to conquer the
monarch.-Aler. Gaz.
@PrIce Of FIouy IN p,I,;ronra OK
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

Detection Of the Robbers.-It is with
pleasure that we announce the detec.
ton and apprehension of the villain,
who robbed the store of the Messn
Middlekauffs, and the recovery of near.
ly the whole Of their goods. Thei,
names are Foulk and Egleston, and
they have resided in Baltimore. They
were arrested by Messrs. Zell and Bour.
sox, police officers, on "Wednesday
morning last, in Baltimore. On IN.
way to the Jail, Egleston agreed to tell
where the stolen goods were deposited,
They walked about three miles into
the country, where they found five
pieces of Broadcloth, three pieces Of
Cashmere, twenty five pieces of Silks,
and sixteen pieces of pocket handker.
chiefs, besides some shawls and othe,
articles.-Hagersto'cm Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

@Price Of Flour in Baltimore IS.
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PEOsYrcEUs,
OF THE
VIRGINIA w RE A L IL.

iR q Nj a w X L IL.
The subscriber proposes to publish IN
this place an exclusively literary paper
with the above title:
The advantages Of periodical literature
are so well known and SO highly appreci-
a,ed at the present day, that the subscrl-
Der would be contented that this pros
pectus should contain nothing more than
a mere annuncia(ion of the manner in
which the contemplated paper will be
condncted--the editors expectation of as
sistance from many literary individuals -
together with assurances of attention and
diligence on his own part, if 1t was not
that the prevalency OF an opinion that a
purely literary paper cannot succeed IN
this section of country, has been the cause
Of the failure of many such undertakings,
heretofore. 1t is only deemed necessary
to ask the public TO discard an opinion,
which. predicated on no proper grounds,
is still the great and almost only reason OF
the depressed state of this branch of ltera
ture in Virginia and the south generally;
for surely the fact that there is no part OF
oar country which is not OVERLOOKING with
foreign literary periodicals, is an evidence
of an interest in and spirit to support
literature. And most certainly, when 1t is
recolected that the south has ever relied
with honor and success upon her own re-
sources in every other respect, no one VIII
doubt her ability TO build up and MAINTAIN
the character of literary works within her
own boundaries. Let it therefore be seen
that spirit TO support and the talent TO
maintain should be the only reasons OF the
absence Of these literary repositories IN
any country; and let liberal patronage
furnish the benefits of an extended clrcu-
lation to the treasures of southern gems.
The columns Of the VIRGINIA WREATH
will contain much good original matter
many individuals of high merit, some OF
whom have already distinguished them
selves in the literary world. having ten
dered their assistance with selections
from the best American and British peri
odicals, comprising Tales, Essays, Re
views, Poetry, Literary notices, SC.
This paper will be issued weekly, neatly
executed on fine paper with small type
and contain 10 each number quarto pa
ges, at IS 90 per annum. payable at the
end of six months. or $3.50 II not paiI
within the year. PoStmasters, editors an'
others, who act as agents, viii be ent''ie'
to an eleventh copy gratis, or ten percent
on all moneys forwarded The hFst mum
Der will be issued as soon as an intnatIo'
Is had of sufficient patronage TO deifay tn
expenses Of publication.
JAMES. II. GARDN Err.
Winchester, Sept IS, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-10-02

The Speaking Dog Near Leitz in Mis-
MIA, have seen, says Leibnitz. country
mans dog, of the common Ggufe and mid
ding size, in which child discovered
some disposition TO speak. He had heard
IL utter some sounds. xhich he thought
resembled German words, and on this
ground took it into his head TO teach him
10 speak. The tutor who had nothing
better TO do, devoted TO this object all his
time, and at the end of few wears, tue
dog could pronounce about so words; of
this number were the French words the,
cafe, chocolat, and assemble. II is TO be
remarked tina; the dog was more tba n
three years old whea his scholarship be-.
gan. He talked only by echo; after bis
master had pronounced word, he seem
ed TO repeat it only through necessity and
in spite Of himself, though no force was
used.
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voy-5yc LADIES' BoARDxrgG AND
Day SCzoC3
ANGERoNE INSTITUTE.

THIS institution for boarding and day
| pupils. pleasantly situated ID the sub
urbs of Winchester, s affording Instruc-
ion in all the branches, English. CLASH
ral and ornamental. OF female education
under the care Of the Rev. Mr.. EIcHEL
BERGER, principal and proprietor, and
Miss Polk and Miss MILLER, assistants,
will again be open for the reception of pu-
piis on Monday the LIST of September next
Terms, per session, including boarding,
lodging, washing and tuition, Sos; day
scholars, from IS to sl2; languages, Latin
or French in connection with English, SIG;
music, painting sc. separate charges; iu
Ell and stationary, 81 so. A deduction of
s. is made 10 pupils from the neighbor.
hood returning home on Friday evening,
and So for washing done at home. he
sessions continue % weeks, commencing
respectively the first Monday in Septem-
Ssr, and second in February. No pupils
nken for less than session, or that
ntt Of the session remaining when they
enter. Bills, in all cases, required to be.
settled with the treasurer in advance or
within three weeks after pupils enter.
Quarterly reports made TO parents at a
distance, respecting health, Sc, and at
the end Of each session general circulars
stating conduct, application and improve
ment during the session.
Having assumed the direction Of the
seminary, as principal and proprietor, the
reouisite assistants for conducting, in
connection with himself and under his I'M
mediate supervision, every branch Of edu
cation, will constantly beengaged Though
private, the institution is under the super
vision of board of citizens as visitors, TO
whom, with parents generally II IS at all
times accessible Combining in It's loca-
ton every requisite for health aud i'm
proyement, parents can here secure for
their daughters all the advantages of the
most liberal education, at moderate ex-
peuse, and free from the numerous temp
iations and inconvenience TO which, in
most distant institutions, they are subject
ed References and particular information
given on application at the seminary.
Winchester, August 81, lo34-eow3t.
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; Maternal Heroisp,. the eth Of
January. l7e6, party of Indians killed
Geo Masoa II Flat Greek, about twelve
miles from Knoxville, Tenn. During the
night he heard noise at his stable. and
stepped oat 10 ascertain the cause, and
the ladians coming between him and the
door intercepted his return. He fled. but
was fired upan, aud wounded He reach.
ed cave, about quarter of mile from
his house. Out Of which, already weltering
10 blood be sas dragged and murdered.
Having done this. they returned TO the
house TO despatch bis wife and children.
Mrs. Mason. unconscious OF the fate OF
her husband, heard them talking to each
other as ihey approached the house. At
first she was delighted with the hope that
her neighbofs. aroused by the firing. had
come TO Ter assistance. But perceiving
that the conversation was neither in Eng
hsh nor German, the lsnsnage of hen
neighbors, she instantly inferred that they
were savages coming to attack the house.
The heroine had, that very morning.
learned how thc double trigger of a rifle
was set. Fortunately TIE ciildren were
not awakened by the firing, and she took
care not to awaken them. - She shut the
door and barred il with benches and Ia.
bles and took down the well charged
rifle of her husband. She placed herself
directly opposite the opening which would
be made By forcing the door. Her hus-
band came not, and she was but too well
aware that he was slain. She was alone
in darkness. The Yelling sayages were
without pressing upon the door. She took
counsel from her own magnimity, height.
ened by affection for her children, that
wee s'eepiDg unconciously around her.
The Indians. pushing with great violence
gradually opened the door Sufficiently
wide to effect an entrance. The body OF
one was thrust into the opening and just
filed 1t. He was struggling for admit
lance. Two or three more directly be
hind him, were propelling him forward.
She set tue trigger Of the rifle, put the
muzzle near the foremost and IN such a
direction that the ball, after passing thro'
his body would penetrate those behind.
She fired. The first Indian fell the next
one uttered tie scream of mortal agony.
This intrepid woman saw the policy Of
profound silence. She observed il. The
Indians in consequence were led TO believe
that armed men were IN the house. They
withdrew from the house, took three hor-
ses from the stable, and set IL on fire. IL
was afterwards ascertained, that this high
minded widow had saved herself and chil.
dren from the attack Of twenty five assail.
ants.-Bg6ato ~ Y. Lit. Eng.