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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

The following paragraph from the Lon
don Standard, the leading tory dailYnews.
paper, is an evidence of the great effects
produced by the perseverance, Of the Re.
formers in England:
sit is useless to attempt to conceal the
existence Of abuses in our institutions ; or
TO shut our eyes TO the fact that a very
great number Of the best disposed Of our
fellow subjects view those abuses through
an exaggerating medium, and a medium
.confoanding with them things which are
purely Indifferent; and in some insta nces
institutions that are positively beneficial.
Under such circumstances il is not only
the policy, but the duty of a wise states
man 10 distinguish between what is really
useful on the n side, and what is abu-
sive or indifferent on the other, BY freely
surrendering 70 justice, and even on the
prejndlces Of public opinion, all that can
be surrendered without wrong.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

A public dinner was given at jackson,
IN North Carolina, a few days ago, TO w.
L. Mangum, Senator of the United States
from that State, and B w. Leigh, Sena-
tor from Virginia. For numbers, respec.
liability, and enthusiasm, it is said TO have
been without a parallel in that part Of the
country. We have not received the par
ticulars, further than as above, and that,
on their being severally complimented by
toasts, each Senator addressed the compa-
ny in the happiest and most effective man.
ner. These marks Of regard by the peo-
pie are due to the faithful public servants
who have stood boldly in the breach for
the salvation Of their country.--Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
From the Danyille Reporter.

A Curtosity-We have heard and read
a great deal about dwarfs, SIC, Of late,
but we will venture TO say that there is
now living in Pittsylvania county, not
more than seven miles from this village
one Of the greatest cnriosities Of the kind
any where to be found. We had an op.
portunity a few days since of beholding
this lusus naisrae, as it may be termed, ia
the person Of a young lady. about twenty
one years o fage. She may be strictly cal
led a mammoth dwarf, being not mole
than three feet in height, yet weighing
two hundred and So pounds. She is
free from defotmity Of any kind except
from obesity, but walks with difficulty, on
account Of the shortness Of her legs, her
legs and arms not being longer than those
of a child six or seven years old-her face
and head are we'll proportioned, being ve-
ry little il any larger than ordinary, her
features are regular & not nnprepossessing
and though not very intelligent, she is not
wanting in sense. The young Lady's
name is CLASSIFY. both her parents are Ii.
wing and have several other children Of
both sexes. who are not diffe rent from or
binary children,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03


OHIo.--The late election in Ohio resulted in
the choice Of Wing Senators and IS Ropresen-
%tatives, and IL Van Buren Senators and &c Rep
resentatives, giving the Van Buren, party 81
members ofthe legislature, aud the Wings par
ty 81, exclusive of the senators whose term oil
service have not expired. This result, says the
Wheeling Gazette, :" has induced the admins
tration press to claim Ohio for Van Buren in the
next presidential election. We admit that APP
paarances are in favor Of their claim, and that
these appearances, altogether decisive as they
are, may by inspiring confidence, tend to strength
en- still more the Van Buren party. But the
election Of members of the legislature by counties
and the election Of President by general ticket.
are two different things. 1t does not follow, be-
cause a party has obtained a majority in one
case, that it will in the other"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

The New Orleans True American of tho 10th
inst, says:-Ths night before last, Mr.. John
Donovan Of this city and his lady, having had
their two young children in charge of a servant,
who was directS to give the children, in case
they were re s;less, a small quantity ofpdrGgoric.
The case occurred, but instead OF paragoric, the
servant mistook the phial, and gave theta lauda-
nun, the effects Of which were fatal to both Of
them. No comment is needcd-let parents take
warning; aud throw away not only the lauda-
mum, but the paragoric also, if they have any III
the house.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

Great rise 9property.-We have with
in the last few weeks recorded several
sales showing the rapid advance Of prop
crty in the town OF Cumberland, at the
present termination Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal. We have now to add
from a letter before US. another sale by
David Shriver esq of that place, Of the
property at present occupied by him, com.
pretending about 400 acres, for the round
sum of sIS0.000 The purchase is un-
derstood TO have been made by a compa.
ny Of gentlemen, who are already eDsa-
ged in laying out streets through the pro-
derty.-B Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

aaecdote.-The following is found in an
ancient history Of Connecticut Soon az
ter the settlement Of the town Of New Ha-
en-, several persons went over TO what is
now the town Of Milford. where finding
the soil very good, they were desi-
rous of effeciing a settlement ; but the
premises were in the peaceable possession
Of the Indians, and some conscientious
scruples arose as TO the propriety of de-
posing and expelling them. To test the
case a church meeting was called, and
the matter was determined by a solemn
vote Of that sacred body. After several
speeches had been made in relation to the
subject, they proceeded to pass votes
The first was the following "Voted that
the earth is the Lords aud the ~fullness
thereof" This passed in the affirmative
and "Voted that the earth is given to tho
saints.n This was also determined like
the former--nem con. Sd. "Voted that
zoe are bis saints" which passing without
a dissenting voice, the title was consider
ed indisputable, and the Indians were
compelled TO eyacuate the place, and re-
linquish their possession to the rtghyA
owners.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

LATEST FROM INDias STREAM The la
test account from this region, where a bel
lgerent spirit appears to prevail, is from
the New York Courier and Enquirer OF
Friday, 9th ult., as follows:
"Just as our paper was going to press,
a letter from Lancaster, dated the 10Th
inst, was put into our hand, by which we
learn that Adjntant General Low and She.
riff White left Lancaster on Thursday
morning Of last week, after having ordered
Col. Young of the cath regiment, TO call
into immediate service the Ste wardstown
company Of Infantry, consisting Of about
so pfivates. On Friday evening, General
Low and Colonel White arrived atlndian
Stream. About 6 O'Clock on Saturday
morning, 90 Of the company, after march
ing on foot from ten 10 twenty miles each,
arrived. and before sunrise, ths head.
quarters Of The rebels were sur~rounded.-
As soon as The ringleaders, the two Rpp'e
bees, father and son, san their perilous
situation, they sailed out with muskets in
hand, threatening death 10 all who should
approach them ; but by the influence of
Gen. LOOMS, who was a volunteer in the
expedition, they consented 10 hold a par
ley with Gen. Low and others, during
which tho soldiers entered the castle and
secured the arms and ammunition thereof
On drawing the contents of one quo, il was
found TO have contained only II rifle balls
Others were charged with an ounce ball
and from seven to ten large buck shots
each.
1.-The Appletees were taken to Lancas
ter jail by their captois, demanding often
they were hurried along. in the name
Of the King Of Great Britain, TO be reless-
ed, and threatening death to their keepers
whenever they shall gain their release
from confinement. They arrived at Ian.
caster on Sunday last, and were immedi.
ately lodged in jail in that place. The
Court isnow in session, and their trial has
probably already taken place. The APP
plcbees are described as fierce looking
ruaians." Information was received al
Lancaster on Monday, that the friends and
associates Of tho hpplebees were railying
for The purpose Of resistance, and warrants
would be Immediately issued for their ar
rest; and hey were probably indicted by
the Grand Jury for Coos County, last
Tuesday. Such is the nature of the last
accounts from this little foolish rebellion
Of about forty out Of Dinety men north Of
The 45th degree Of north latitude"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

CAEEy's library or Choice LITERATURE,
We have received the first eight Nos. Of the
above publication, and from the slight examina-
ton that We have been able to give it, we think
it one of the best publications of the kind with
which we are acquainted. The object Of the
publishers of the above periodical, is to furnish
the reading world with a complete compilation
Of the current and valuable literature Of the day
in q form and at a price, that viii place it with
in the reach Of all who may desire its possession
The numbers before US contain the life of Sir
james Mcintosh, the Adventures of a Rife BFi-
gade, and the commencement; of Characteristics
Of Hindostan, either of which works, when prin
ted in the C , mon book form would not be coun-
ted dear at the price ofhalfa years subscription
the Library The work is neatly printed in
an octave form Of 20 pages, and will make two
volumes annually, of five hundred and twenty
pages. Price Of subscription, SIS per anhum, in
Il dyancc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

Fruits of .AbOIition.-Our town has been
visited, within a few days, with a small
specimen Of that portion of our southern
population with which we are to be bles-
sed as ons Of the consequences Of he new
ultra scheme of abolition. A colored gen.
tleman, fresh from the south, with a pa
per containing a detail of his wrongs and
sufierings as a slave in Virginia, has hon
ofed many families with his calls for relief
and has undoubtedly taken every opportuni-
~ to obtain it in the most appropriate
manner as he understands il. He is at
present in a state Of '.persecution, !" in con-
sequence of having distracted from the
house Of MIR. William Lyon. several silver
spoons, at a moment when the lady of the
house had retired TO get some money for
bis assistance, & which she presented him
after he had committed the theft. The
property was afterwards found upon him,
and also some other articles, among which
is another table spoon, broken up aud the
marks obliterated, for which no owner has
appeared. The citizens should keep a
sharp look out for such visitors.
-New Haren Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

A letter from a merchant at Vera Cruz
TO a friend in philadelphia, dated Nov. 6,
says -
The political aspect of affairs is now
exceedingly gloomy. The late movements
in Texas hzve produced great excitement
at the capital in this place. PREPARATIONS
are now making To embark troops s arms
10 put down the Texans, which | think
will be hard TO effect, They have a strong
force under arms and forming TO oppose
the Mexican army. and are determined,
ss il would appear, 10 stand by the rife in
defence Of ths soil, and ia support Of the
Federal Constitution ~aEdcompact OF 1924.
Centralism, it is thought, viii not be fully
carried into operation ; there is a strong
feeling against it with the populace. bul
the clergy and army are in favor of th(
mea3ulen
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

Melancholy 1ccident-A most painful
occurrence has just happened in Town
Point, in this county. Yesterday, Mr..
Levin Phillips. engaged in his wind mill,
adjusting some of the works, whilst she
was running. was caught in the machinery
and most seriously injured. t:is arms and
legs are horribly boken and mangled, and
parts Of bis body are also badly crushed,
presenting a painful spectacle, and forbid
Ding even the hope that he can ever re.
cover. Indeed, one of tue medical gentle
men who were called TO aid the %unlottu
nate sufferer. told us last night that tho
atDputatlon had been determined upon,
the operation was declined in the belief
that the patient could not survive it, ad.
ding that be left him. he had had one or
two paroxysms, and that, in all probahili-
ty, he would pass from life ere the rising
Of this days sun 1t is therefore, but too
certain be has already breathed his last.
1t was with emotions Of pain that we
heard these particulars /; and we do un.
feignedly lament the melancholy event.
Mr.. Phillips has justly enjoyed the reputa.
ton OF being an industrious, useful and
worthy man, whose conduct has been u.
niformly exemplary in all the relations Of
life; aud while bis unhappy fate must be
distressing in the extreme to his family, il
can but excite the deep sympathetic feel
ing Of those who know hun Cam bridge
Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

know not Whsfe this report originated,
nor the object Of its fabricator in ~ciTcula
ting it, but we consider i: highly censara
bic, inasmuch as it has produced conside
rable excitement and alarm among those
who gave credence TO it. The means OF
discriminating correct information are Ii
mited, and consequently, every thing cal
culated to excite unnecessary alarm should
be avoided.
We learn from a highly respectable
source, that thirteen chefs Of Cherokees,
Shawnees, and other northern tribes, are
on their way to this place as visitors 10
the Convention. tits hoped that on their
arrival, arrangements will be made to
render their situation comfortable, and
that they may be treated with Kindness 4
attention by our citizens.
W. are informed that the schr. Lady
Madison is now in the DraZos having on
board seven pieces Of artillery, a supply OF
muskets, ami considerable quantity Of am
munition, destined 10 the use OF the colo
nists.
II is also stated that the San Felipe has
been seen off the bar, and is expected in,
with more arms, etc, for the supply OF the
army.
TEXAS PATRIoTIsm 1T is gratifying to
witness the public spirit which every where
manifests itself in the service of the coun-
try. We know ono man who has taken
tbs leaden pipes out of his aqucduet TO
furnish ammunition for the army /; and a
number Of others who have melted up their
clock weights, (thls stopping as it were
: the wheels oftime') for The same purpose.
Even the ladies', bless their souls, volun
teer their services in moulding and patch
log bullets, making cartridges, eic, and, If
necessary, would even enter the ranks.
aud fight manfilly for the rights Of the
country. In short. but one spirit pervades
the whole population. and that IS a deter
mined resolution TO free themselves from
military usurpaiion and tyranny, or perish
in the attempt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

The PiehsJurg fra~gedy.-The Cincin-
na,ti Gazette publishes a letter from l..
w. Hnlium, on aged clergyman, the IA
Their Of one OF the five gamblers hung by
the citizens of Vickshurg, addressed TO the
Governor of Mississippi. The letter is an
appeal 10 the Governor for justice. The
aged father gives a brief statement Of the
affair at Vicksbyrg, and ailiiins that there
is no part 10 the United States, in which
the vice Of gambling is so generally prac-
tised among the officers Of the law, from
The Supreme Jusg zee dolen 10 the Constable.
His appeal for justice concludes in the fol
lowing terms.
.'Ihese are startling truths, and | allude
TO them not 10 palliate the offence but 10
show that the recent crusade at Vicksburg
abiding sense Of justice and virtue, as il
was Of wicked hearts, bad passions, per-
sonal revenge, aud a reckless spirit of in
subordination to the laws AS an evidence
one Of the principal actors was in the con
slant habit Of visiting gaming houses, and
who bad previously. by his seductive arts,
contributed perhaps more than any other
man 10 lead the unfortunate victim OF his
personal Vengeance into these sinks Of mi
putty,
"Enclosed are the names of sixteen per,
sons who were engaged in this horrid ira
gedy, and The names Of nine Witnesses OF
the fact, which | humbly trust you will
forward without delay TO the Attorney
General, or other officer at Vicksburg
charged with the prosecution Of the defen-
dants. Respectfully,
LUKE w. HULLUM."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
From the Stanton snceta,or.

DISTRESSING AccIDENT.-An accident
of a most distressing character occurred
on Wednesday the Ilth instant, about six
miles from this place, at the new brick
Episcopal Church, erected on the land Of
John Churchman, Esq.
A number Of young persons had collect.
ed at the Church on that day for the pur
pose Of singing-and while several were
standing in front of the Church, the whole
gable end. down to the square, fell, in a
gale Of wind-killing James Larew, a son
of Col. Joseph Larew; and Christopher
Columbus, son Of Capt. c. c. Rhone, of
Amherst county. who had just been bFo't
that day 10 the neighborhood by his father
for the purpose of attending schools and
w%ounding, in a dreadful manner, MIR. +.
Sbuey, son of Mr.. Henry Shuey. We are
glad 10 learn that there is some hope Of
mr. Shuey's recovery. MIR. David Spots,
was slightly injured.
Although the wind was quite high on
that day, the accident, we understand, is
mainly a~scribable to the Effectiveness o.
the workmanship. What an awful lesson
to inconsiderateness or unfaithfulness -
How many hearts has it caused to bleed
But, we forbear.-Surely this awful Gala
nifty is enough Of itself, to cause those en-.
trusted with the erection Of buildings TO
see to it, that they do their duty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
CDe Gasette:
q.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 3. 1885.


TExAs.-The cause Of the Texans appears to
be warmly espoused by the citizens of many
parts Of the United States. Meetings have late
ly been held in Cincinnati, Richmond New York
and Louisville, at which committees were ap-
pointed TO solicit donations for their aid. Vol
unteers are also focking to the disputed terrific
ry in great numbers, for the purpose Of lending
their assistance to the Texans in their struggle
for liberty and freedom. The lively interest
thus manifested by the citizens of the United
States, for the people Of Texas, has created a
bitter and yindictive feeling among the Mexi.
cans, towards all Americans at present resident
in Mexico, aud, should the present difficulties
continue for any great length Of time. tho Mexi-
can dictator has declared his intention of visiting
Thorn with his vengeance. Whether no win
execute this threat remains 20 be seen, but judg-
ing from present indications, we are far from be.
lieving that it will deter the people ofthe United
States from lendin g the Text ans their assistance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

Extract Of a letter, datnd Lexington, Ky J
Nov. 10. 1885.
.ss Our great statesman, Mr. Clay, set out yes
terday for Washipgton city, and the Hon. John
]. Critienden, fully his equal, will follow in a
few days.
Mr.. Crittenden is undoubtedly one of tho
best politicians Of the age, and as much az any
other pursues the good Of his country and keeps
the straight path Of honor a man Of probity and
uublemished reputation. You will be pleased
during the next session Of Congress Should 90
casion require ~ with his touching and baauti-
full elceuenco.o
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

o. The editor of a paper published at Alex
andria, La, states that the arrival at that place
ola m loaded with Texian volunteers, so
completely fired the foreman of his office, (who
happened at the moment, to be locking up h is
FORM that he Instantly threw away his mallet
aud shooting stick, caught up a gun, and departed
with the volunteers, in search Of glory.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

9g- resolution has passed the Senate of
Georgia, instructing the Governor of that State
to procure, forthwith, the services of some dis
tingaished Engineer, to have a survey made of
the country ailording the best route for a Rail-
road, through the territory Of Georgia, connect
lag the Southern Atlantic coas; with Cincinnati.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

Nothing could better illustrate the re.
publicanism Of our institutions, than tho
fact that the two distinguished Senators
from Massachusetts, Messrs. Webster and
Davis, are now engaged as the opposing
counsel in the case Of Ryder rersus Green,
at the supreme court Of New Bedford
The circumstance naturally excites much
interest there Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

II is stated in a western paper, that Col. II.
Nj. Johnson, has recently settled his long stand
ing account with the United States Bank, by the
rectors Of that institution, years ago. locked up
ON US a dead loss. His nomination, by Doctor
Rueker, for the Vice Presidency, appears to have
had one good cffect-that of making him dis
charge an honest debt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

HARTFORD TRIALs.-The trial Of Messrs. E..
Poultney and w. M. Ellicott, in the Hartford
County Court, on a charge of fraudulently abb
stracting five deposite checks from the Bank of
Maryland, terminated in the acquittal Of the de
PENDANTS on the 23d ult.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

0g-A Petition has been dawn up and is now
circulating for signatures in the western parts Of
the state of New York, praying the General
Government to construct a canal around the Fall.
OF Niagara.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

o. THE family of Chief Justice Marshall,
in obedience TO the express injunction ofthat dis
tinguished individual, declined the acceptance
lance of a monument to his memory, which has
been rendered them by the citizens Of Richmond.
His tomb will be a plain simple structure, built
after a design drawn by himself, and Inscribed
with an epitaph Of his own composition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

o. 1t has been currently reported. Of late,
that Gov. CAss is to go out as Minister to Eng
land, aud that Gov. Wolf Of Pennsylvania is to
succeed him in the War Department. Should
this rumor prove to be correct, what ia 10 be.
come Of Mr., Stephenson
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03
FREpERIcKsBuRe. Nov. II. =

HNbNNIChobUH U, 1NUVs III -
The Vice President of the United States
accompanied by the Dutch Minister. arri.
we'd in town on. Sunday evening, and pro-
cecded TO Washington yesterday morning.
They had been on a visit TO MIR, Madison
Mr.. Rives, aud the University. We I'M
derstand a public dinner was rendered to
him by bis political friends in Fredcricks-
burg.--Arena.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-12-03

Promising CaoP.-A Missouri paper states
that there are about FIVE Thousand candidates for
Office 10 that State, two thousand Of whom tree,
Tor votes, which means, we suppose, that they
deal out wAiskey for the purpose Of inducing the
D eople to vote ff them.