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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Another Revolutionary PatriO. Gone
Getty yanderzee. aged "a years, widow
of Tennis Vanderzee, died recently al
Troy, n. Y. The deceased was The last
of four sisters, who, together with mum
her OF other ladies', assisted by an ensign,
calamity defended the Middle Fort al
|Schoharie, during the revolutionary war
The place was surprised by large num
her OF iudians, AT the time when The troops
|and male inhabitants were sent TO the low
|er Fort. situate about four miles distant
(which was TO be attacked by the enemy
| The females with their children repaired
TO the fort for protection. TWAS then IN
4 der the care Of sjor, and Ensign Beck
|er was then only 10 years old The Ma
. jor insisted on surrendering, but the young
ecnsign objected 20 such a course. HI
women Joined with the ensign, and decla
red their determination TO resist the ap
proach Of the enemy. They succeeded II
.confining the major in the cellar. whel
they went TO work and managed the gun
with great bravery and skill. The enem.
were kept at a distance, and preyentei
from taking the fort until re inlorcemen
arrived from the other fort below, whei
the enemy were routed and the lorisavod
4 L he major was broke for bis cowatdl.
fconduct, and the gallant young ensIgi
Immediately promoted TO his place. Tn
above incident will give some idea OF tn
spirit which animated even our mother
turing the critical period Of the Fevolu
Hon,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

midst Of harvest, which, by the way, we believe
bids fair to turn ogt better taan was anticipated
although il will fall Gar short Of an average crop
The late extraordinary cool weather, for thi,
part Of the country, though it has considerably
retarded the rpenng Of the grain, has been the
means Of improving its condition far beyond the
Expectations Of many who had not calculated on
lany thing over hall crop. The wheat for III,
amos, part is very ihialy scattered over the ground
.(much Of il having been killed BY the sever,
bold weather last wintcr) bat what remains ap.
pears 10 be as we'll headed and as well filled a.
Usual
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

We learn from the National Intellgencer Of
wv Wednesday last, that the President and Direc-
tiers of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
accompanied by their principal Engineer, were
Ito have left Georgetown that morning in beau
titul iron boat, IS feet long, for the purpose Of
inspecting the whole Of their line far as 10 the
bitumous coal beds at Cumberland They have
also in company JOSEPH c. CABELL, Esq, Of
Virginia, President Of the James River and
Kanawha Canal Company. Col. Albert, Of the
Typographical bureau, and MIR. FEATHERsroSE-
BAUGH, United States Geologist, the last Of
which gentleman is on tour 20 the "Far West
70 explore coantry, never before examined -
These gentlemen were expected here yesterday
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Coon Ngws.-Thc Globe, IN late editorial
article, speaking Of the rumor which Of late Ia.
been going the rounds, that in case Of Judg,
darshalis' deeease. the Chief Justioeship would
'se given TO Mr.. Benton, says; "For once we
I'VE will do the opposition kindness by assuring
them, that IRE kaO,o thai Col. Benton icould mol
accept hs ogice q CHEZ Justice u u ,esre offered
20 him" This is indeed kind ia the Clobe, and
4 Is to be hoped, that ia this instance, its ialor
nation may prove correct.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

n LEXINGTON, Va, July 3.
n NesfrUcttue Ifcshef.-- One of the most des-
.-uctiyc ircshets ever known in this county &C
4 affcd on Thursday evening the 25th ult., on
sCoilier's, Whistle, and Buffalo creeks. The
~rain b Kan 20 pour down ia torrents about three
TU'cock ia ihe oftornoon, and in a short time Col
sheT's and Whistle creeks had swelled far out
&oi lhcf banks, and were sweeping every thing
4 before Them. The crops OF small grain, grass,
sand corn, ca some Of the low grounds were en-
ufel} destroyed, aud fences, milk houses sta.
Z hlrsi wagons SC. swept off. DR.. Campbells and
Or. james McFariand's mill-dams on Whistlel
sercek, aud Mcssrs. Xollmans. Jordan, aud Run' u
GA Buffalo, were broken down. The damage
Which she latter gentlemen have sustained is es.
i inated al $1,000 The new public bridge all
Mctsrs jordan and Rua's was carried of
Sat Ele naosi melancholy circumstance remains
10 Dc tuid. A daughter 81 Mr.. Samuel Green
deceased, Golfers creek, about g or IA wears
age, 10 attempting 90 save the milk in thcl
spring y use, was oyeriaken by the food, swcptl
Iowa The str. am and drowned. Her body was
cund about SIX miles helow. A Young man N bos
W M with her, was carried down The strsar
apaai haii mile, whca be barely succeeded In
rcachiuE the hank.
TIE whole loss oeeasioned BY the fresbct in
he destruction ofpropefty, washing Of land. &c
% estimated a uat less Than Sl0,O0O.- Union.
The Hsasoa tN. ~ Gazette. states that On !
una4y efeaiag 2.th ult. about dark. about
hsh an ncrc a ground en- the border ~ tbc
\ iateFack creek and halfmilcs from Hnd.on /
se4denly SOAK ~ the depth q % feet. earr,,;ns
"tth a haf The width of the Columbia turn1iLs
'eaa, togslhcr with garden and orchard Tbis
i,as or sinking 1.-THE earth filed up The ebannclk
= VIC efesk and turned the water round on tbeF
opi' site fats Va W"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Han Storm Lynchburg and its vicinity ha:
been visited by one Of the most destructive hail
storms on record. II commenced about IS or %
mles west Of Lynchburg, and in lis course des
troyed whatever Of grain. fences, Sc. that stood
IN its path. Many who but an hour before had
large and ample fields Of wheat, corn, rye, OF
other kinds Of grain were left without enough Of
their crop for seeding. The damage has beer
yariou'y estimated at from enc to two hundred
thousand dollars
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

A Handsome Con,pliment-Baring and
Brothers. Of London. last year. launched
a splendid ship for the lndia trade. She
was TO 60 TO sea with no spirituous liquors
on board. and the London papers demon
mated such an outfit "7hs american Sys
tenn" In our eyes, no compliment can bel
more fla,tering to Americans, than an &C
acknowledgement that so great al improve
ment, aud one SO fraugh. with good I'd
the hardy sons Of Neptune, originated
with American ship owners and masters
--sNelg York Mirror.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

We learn from a gentleman who has recently
returned from visit to the western parts Of y
York. that he was informed that tho celebrated
Indian chief, Corn Plant, is still living, at has
residence near the source Of the Allegheny river,
at the advanced age of us years. lie is said to
enjoy excellent health and to be able TO mount
and ride his horse with great ease his wife and
his wife's mother are also both still living, the
first los and the other 1913 ears old. We doubt
il there can be found in any other one family ia
the world. three persons Of equally advanced
ages.--Niles' Register
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Haricane--A to,cn destroyed fre lives LOST
A slip from the Office Of the Springfield Journal,
dated June 23d, ten O'Clock at night, says : +"
gentleman who has just reached here from Can
ton, in Fulton county, illinois brings us inior-
Imation of most disastrous hurricane having
passed over that village on the 18th June, at s
O'Clock, p. M. That place contains about thirty
houses, and in few minutes two thirds of them
,were leyelled with the ground only three urs
injured. Five persons were killed, one, a Mr.
ISwan, and three children. One child was Kill.
led in its mothers lap one was blown quarter
1of a mile, and found dead next day, shockingly
maugled. One store, (Mr. Foster's) was blown
down, and the goods scattered over the praries.
A great number of persons were severely injur-
sed--Mr. Foster, it is supposed, fatally"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

We fad the following wcll.uAaed and Judi
seious remarks in the last Alexsadria Gazette.
lfught prevailed aad party spirit could BE-
smergcd iuto spirit OF patriotism and Justice A.
The country, Gen, jackson might now make an
appointment 20 high Office, msFuanimous ia ID
seli bus every way proper and eommcudallo ia
sFelaiion 10 the individual ia question a. well a.
the particular station % which we refer. The
lamenicd death Of Chief Justice Marshall viii
render Il accessory for the Pesdent 10 call son,c
distinguished citizen 20 the vacant scat ca the
sbeneh. Who shall that citizen b. lie ourlt
10 be man Vi enlarged mind, aud canaeious in.
'tellect; lie ought 10 be wise, prudent. drteFmin
.ed be ought u BE- equahle, calm, and dieutgsd
q his disposition and department he oUFit H. b.
skilled IN the law aud acquainted with ts whole
Theory and practical operation Of abe Consiitttnn
III The country ho ought % have " clean haods
and sound head" These are some osaI.Gra
tons rcquis,te Tor a chief Jgstice Ard 40 -
sesses them all Ia a more eIniuent degree fkan
DANIEL WEBSTER Nho Ia th,s vLeII
country. 50 worthy in an respects e. seaf-h a.
mantle Of the departed Mar,hall. and aAmia5
PER justice from the same seat which thai errad
and good nan filed with 30 much homer 40 i'm
self and the nation
We speak out d the atmosphere II psrtv poli
tics. Intelligent men II all parties u5av srs III
'hs nomination something which premises, a. al
as Is concerned, justice 20 a great man. cow N
most prccuded from the possibility a fsIthrr -
hhcai advancement Justicc g. The eoaatrg. u
securing the services Of such a uaa fsr sfati6nl
Tor which he Is 50 amply fitted. we sav Ia ~
erence especially, % this hieh ana respouslli
station, 6efUT dignioyi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

An attempt was made at St. Augustine on tho
night Of The 18th Of June to take the life Of the
Hon. Thomas Douglass IT, S. District Attorney.
Tor East Florida. While preparing to retire 10
bed, gun, loaded with buck shot, was dischar.
ged, the contents Of which passed through the
window in his sleeping apartment, bui fortunate
ly injured none OF the family. The villain who
thus aimed to take the life of one Of our most
Unable and peaceable citizens, is, as yet undis.
covered. -Rdft Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

|, Il govetnmenis,--he has occupied for 81
|yesr,. dischargiDg its arduous and respon-
|.ib!o functions with the highest credit 70
himself and the greatest benefit to hl'
country. lie had reached his eightieth
summer. and biography can furnish the
|lives Of few men, Il any, who have had
|onger, loftlcr, and purer career.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Mas. II EMANs.--Tbis gifted poctess, accom-
plished lady, and exemplary christian, has bid
aJieu to the scenes of her earthly labors. Sh,
died at Dublin on the 10th of May last. Mrs
III was one ofthe most refined and accomplished
poeiical writers Of the day, and as such, hcI
name will live so long as christian like virtues
genuine poetry, and high and noble sentiments,
shall be loved and venerated among mankind.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16
INTENTION CAVALRY.

VoU will parade in Darkesvile on Sat.
ID urday the Sth of August next at II
o'clock precisely. Members who cannot
procure their uniforms will parade with
white pantaloons and red sashes. A pune.
iual attendance is required.
JOHN e. BOYD, Capt.
July I6, lS35-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16
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INF MTpV

VoU will parade at your usual place il
a Darkesvlle, on Saturday the Sth OF
August next. at ten o'clock precisely, With
guns IN good order and 10 rounds Of
blank cartridge. BY order OF the Capt.
l.. ID. MADDOX, o. 5.
July 16, IS95-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

GJ-CoL. joan RuTHERrooan has been ap-
pointed Collector Of the Customs for the port Of
Richmond to all the vacancy oeeas.oaed by the
ieeease OF the late Major james Glbbon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16
lied,

AT bis residence, at the mouth Of 0pe-
9uon, on Tuesday evening last, in The
96Ih year of his age, MIR. JAMES +. FoH-
NAN, son of the late Mr. James Forman
lf this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

GENERAL WINFIELD ScorT General Scot
ghas been ior two or three years past, arduously
employed in preparing system of tactics for tn,
United States Army. lie brought to the task
fgreat personal experience, and profound military
knowledge. lie bestowed upon il unwcariec
pains, and the most extensive research, and The
result Of his labors is a copious and finished work
which has received the most decided encomium,
from the Board appointed 10 examine it, This
Board, composed Of a nua.bcr of the most accom-,
.pllshed oiicers an the service, have been fol
,,g'ag Time engaged in this duty-having the as
distance of Geh. raj Scott himself al Washington
CITY. We learn that they lave finished their
iabors, and that General Scott has returned, o.
h. about 70 return 10 his head quarters in the city
Of New York.-.iib Argus.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

Or The Alexandria Gazette suggests to thS
members Of the bar throughout the United
S taies, the propriety Of their adopting measures
for estfying their respect and veneration for the
sc ryiccs and talents Of the late Chief Justice
NJ arshall. Nothing. in our opinion, could be
more just or appropriate, than TO see the mem
bers Of the profession unite in paying tribut,
Of respect to the memory Of man, who
while living, was one of its most dis tinguished
members and brightest ornaments.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

MURprnous ArFaAY.-The public feeling /,
(this neighborhood has been greatly shocked and
|pained Al an occurrence which took place !,
!Chuck atuck, near Nansemond river, last 'rucsd.v
afternoon As the details have reached US IN
variety of shapes, shall merely state the lead
ling facts in which all accounts concur. A fsu6
had existed for some time between two young
gentlemen of Isle of Wight, namely, Mr.. Wm.
III. A. p. Cowper, and Mr.. Samuel Whitfield IL
the parties happened to meet at the time and
place above stated, when Mr.. Cowper drew
pistol and fired at Mr.. Whitfield, the bali from
which grazed his arm, Mr.. w. also drew pistol
land was in the act of presenting il, when bejnv
Reminded by Mr.. C.. that he was unarmed, he
let it fall BY his side, and waited till he had re-.
loaded. The parties then levelled their pistols
/ at each other and fired at the same Moment
lCowper received his adyersary's shot and fell
5dead-W Whitfield escaped uninjured. The next
moment Josiah G. Parker (brother of the de-
sceased Mr.. Cowper.) stepping up and ievelled
Ia pistol at Whitfield, shot him through the body.
1.-THE ball entering the abdomen nd passing out 4,
4 1.-THE back. Whitfield instantly fell and survived
I but few minutes. During the fray free man
Of color standing near the combatants, was killed
Sby one Of the shots. One account says that ,he
Ashot fired by Parker, which struck after passing
athrough Mr.. Whtfeld's body--anothsr, that he
areccived his death from a second shot fred by
3Cowper.
a On the next day the three dead bodies were
.asubmitted to Coroner's inquest, the result Of
(which has not TRANSFERRED. Parker got on board
4the steamboat Kentucky while on her way down
Z J ames River, on Wednesday, and proceeded TO
i Baltimore in the Pocahoatas
q The parties are of highly respectable families
Z and each has left widowed mother and nume
Nrous relations to endure the poignant grief inAc.
d ted by their fatal rashness. Norfolk Herald
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

"IU consult my W1e."-This is what old
Judg Thatcher of Massachusetts, is re
ported 10 have said to Gen. Blount, Of
North Carolina, when they were members
Of Congress, at Philadelphia-and when
when the latter challenged the Judge to
mortal combat "I'll consult my wife
SIR" repeated the Judge, taking of his
three eornered hat. and making bow ;
"and # she is willing. Ill favor you With
a meelingn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

o. The Hon. Isaac ii.ll has been nominated
Tor the nex, governor Of New hampshire
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

o. Il Court Of APpeals has lately been inst
a1ed among the blacks at Liberia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16
ZINC GHsct G:
MARTIN 3U n q, va.
THURSDAY. JULY ls. 1895.

DrAru or CHEF JUSTICE MARSHA LL.-An-
other of the aged and sterling supporters Of Ame-
rican constitutional liberty aud law, has gone
down 10 the grave Another Of those patriots,
who. ia the early times Of our republic, fought
and bled. to secure her liberty and independence,
aud who afterwards, by their wisdom and ccan-
lei. assisted 70 preserve those rights pure and
|inxiolable. has finished his earthly labor JOHN
MARSHALL, THE CHEF JUSTICE OF THE
-SrA rEs. is no more He expired at his lodg-
3ngs in Philadelphia, on Monday afternoon, the
10Th met, in the s0h year of his age. The death
Il this distinguished individual, who, for more
Than third Of a century has filed thohigh
s.i s. most responsible posts in the government
The United States, is one Of the severest allie
tions with which cur country has been visited
and one which cannot but Gll the whole natoi
3with mourning. The history Of his past If
I presents one Of the most useful and gratifyin
$pietares, upon which the eye can rcst,--his I'm
:. iring industry in the duties of his staton-hi
1freodom from party strife, and his uniform an
hsnwavcring integrity, together with the mor'
upurity Of his character, have all contributed
3siYe him stronger hold upon the affections {
Z the American people, than is possessed BY an
now living. But he is gone. lie HI
yiescendcd TO the grave, full Of years and full {
Jhonor, and his name will be remembered and re
svered, so long as the lore Of liberty and respe'
s3for The institutions Of cur country, shall renal
u in the bosom Of an American.
a An abbreviated account Of the life and service
.Iof this great aad good man, will be found in anC
ether part of to- days paper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-07-16

any number Of millions 1t could Withhold,
az compeusation for an injurv offered to|
Il The United States commercial as they
are. are the last that would settle such an
account The proposition ! allude TO
would be unworthy Of both, and 1t ~ SIN
cerely to be hoped that it never viii DC
made.
To avoid the possibility ofniisapprehenn
sion, repeat, that this communication ~
made with the single view Of appfs'neI
His Majesty's Government OF the conse
quences attending measure, wn'cn' WIN
oct such notice, they may be inclined to
nirsue. that although am not authcsz
ed to state what measures WIN DC 'aAoe
by the United States, yet speak conn
IDENTITY OF the principles they Ave adopted
md have no doubt they will never De a.
bandoned.
This il the last communication shall
have The honor to make. 1t Is dictated oy
n sincere desire to restore the good intelll
gepce, which seems to be endangered By
The very means intended 10 consolidate 1t
Whatever be the result, the United States
NAV appeal TO the world to bear witness
that, in the assertion of the rights oil thei'
citizens and the dignity oil their Govern
s&ent, they have never swerved from tn
respect due to themselves, and from iha
which they owe TO the Government o
France.
pray your Excellency TO receive To.
assurance Of high consideration, VIII
which have the honor to be, your mos
nhedianf aqryanf
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-29

ready gluited with such. Many clerks arri-
Ved here last fall Of whom hundreds have
been obliged to return almost pennyless and
wholly disappointed. Ifthey have no specif-
ic promise Of situation before they arrive,
they can have but little prospect afterwards OF
obtaining employment commensurate with
their expectations and when they find that
their current expenses for living here cannot
be less than about 40 dollars a month, they
should pause before they are decOyed and dis
appointed"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-29

WAC ere the AbolaiOnists THE Argus says, tha
Evening" Post and Oneida Standard two violent Van
Buren, papers, the only Journals in that State
that are eafrageOAs sdvOc0tes Of 0bOLHiNN,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-29

A disastrous Fire occurred at Huntsville,
Alabama, on the Sd inst, which DESTROYED
the entire block Of buildings on Eustis street,
consisting mainly Of Lawyers Offices, and the
whole Of Cheap side, consisting of mercantile
houses. including the Huntsville Inn. The
records Of the U. s. District Court were burnt
with the office Of the clerk. The law libra
ries, and the goods Of the merchants. were
mostly saved. Loss must be $50 to SCI, 900.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-29

Emigration.--We have all along been con-
yinced (says the Alexandria Gazette that the
tide Of emigration to the South and South
west. is already tea, great and too rapid |;
and. especially, that ofthe thousands Of young
men who leave their homes to seek their for
tunes Ia the growing Southern cities. many
must be disappointed. Our opinion is con-
drmed by the following article. which we ex-
tract from the last New Orleans Bee So
I'VE cannot think Of inviting attorneys.
doctors or Accommodation the market is al
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-09

On the authority of Madam Rumor, the Natchez Standard reports that treaty has been concluded between Mexico and our Government, ceding Texas to the United States. This lady is such a notorious liar, that responsible endorser Is absolutely necessary to give hel eredit-hence, her reports should be taken with many grains of allowance.