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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
From the Wheeling Gazette.

DINNER TO GEN. MERcER,-A public
dinner was given at the Virginia Hotel in
this town. on Saturday last, TO the lion.
Charles Fentun Mercer, member OF Con
gress from the Loudoun district. in this
State. Ills honor, z. jacob, mayor. pre-
sided, assisted by Col Archibald Woods,
vice president. The company was one OF
the most numerous and respectable that
ever attended upon similar OCCASION
10 the third toast, Gen. Mercer replied IN
very few appropriate remarks. occupy
ing about ten minutes in the delivery
They were chiefly directed 10 the com
mercial and manufacturing prospects oil
this northwestern emporium Of the
State, with an allusion or two 10 national
politics, 10 which the ardent Wing senti
ments and feelings of the speaker we're
sufficiently manifested. He concluded by
offering the following toast
The northwestern emporium Of Virgin
ia May its speedy connection, by canals
and rail roads, with the capitals Of Mis-
souri, and of the United States. render it
an essential link in the indestructible chain
Of our union.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

VERY USpLEAsAST We are panied to
learn, that while Mr. Clay was attending
to snit as counsel, in the Court House at
Lexington, a few days ago, some alterca
ton took place between him and Colonel
WooIley, when the latter struck MIR. c..
and Immediately general combat took
place between the parties litisant. We
regret to add, that the report states that
Mr.. c., during the affray, was considera
bly, injured. As might be expected, the
affair had created great excitement, and
further difficulties were nIicipaied. We
have hearI no other particulars.-.ale1@s-
dria Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

LATE SaoM LrBERIA.--A private let
ter was received in this city, yesterday,
from one OF the settlers at Monrovia, un
der date Of August 15rh. from which the
following is extracted:
I" We have had to go TO war with the
natives Of this country few days ago -
About 100 settlers against 1000 or there.
abouls Of natives Our cause was such a
just one, that the Almighty enabled us to
conquer and burn their towns down TO
ashes. They are still engaged, but not in
this place where | am, but IN Edna. about
sixty or seventy miles from this. Volun-
teers had to go down TO fight this battle
1t was hard fight, but we conquered
without the loss Of man"
The above letter was written by an EN-
grant from this city. 70 one Of bis friends
here, and gives information fifteen days
alter ".ian previous accounts RI. WMg 6.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
Extraordinary presence Of Mind. Yes

Extraordinary presence Of Mind. Yes
terday afternoon as Mr.. John Coombs was
engaged in repairing the apex Of the COM
cal spire Of church in this village. Mr..
u. Al. Slocumb, having a curiosity to vie"
the town from so elevated a position, Cd
tanned permission from Mr.. q. to ascend
the steeple for that pupose, and while
carelessly gazing around upon the beauti-
ful prospect before him, the plank upon
which be stood tilted he lost his balance
land, in the act OF falling, had the pres
encc Of mind to draw from his side pocket
large Spanish clasp knife, which when
about one third Of the way down, he
struck INTO the steeple with such violence
and skill tha, he was enabled to hang dan
Cling in the cir for the space Of nearly 20
minutes, before any assistance could be
rendered him. We are happy to add that
the only injury sustained by Mr.. s.. was
small confusion in the leg. and shgb'
injury TO the muscles Of the arm. pfoba.
biy not one 10 thousand. under similar
circumstances. would havo had the pres
ence Of mind TO resort to the expedient by
which he was enabled 10 escape from
threatened shnlhilation, almost uninjured
-Cteaveland Obsrrer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

PENNsyLvANIA.-An election for inspectors
Of elections was held in Pennsylvania on Friday
the I'd inst, which as far as heard from has re-
suited in favor of Ritner, and the defeat Of the
90 f,ro republican pGrties." as MIR. Richie styles
the two divisions of the Jackson party in that
state. In all the counties heard from the friends
Of Ritncr have succeeded by large majorities,
and 10 some which had formerly given an almost
unanimous support to the Jackson ticket, the
majority for the opposition is nearly two to one
over both the wolfitcs and Muhenburgers. In
Philadelphia the Jackson party has been beaten
in every ward, an event that has not happened for
many years before. Judging from the result OF
the inspectors election as far as ascertained, it
would seem that the star of Jacksonism is no lon
ger in the ascendant among the sturdy yeomen
of the Key Stone sta.e, and that when the time
for action arrives they will not be found aiding
or assisting ia the elevation Of the Kinderhook
Magician. Already, in fact, have some OF the
warmest and most jealous Jackson prints in
the northern part Of the state ran up the flag OF
opposition to Mr.. Van Buren,, and many others
are only waiting till the general elections shall
have taken place, when they will follow those
who have the independence to avoy their sen
tments previous to the election, regardless OF the
influence il may have on the success OF either
Wolf or Muhlenberg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

DANGEROUS Boo There is a singular
bog near New London, New Hampshire.
called the " Molasses Bog"-being what
is sometimes called dancing meadow
composed Of grass and roots interviewer,
and supposed to have been once an cid
pond, Beneath this tremulous stratum is
muddy water OF the color of molasses. 1t
is passable nearly all over it, but if once
entangled beneath il, it is almost impossi
BILE to become extricated. Recently apoor
Irish emigrant was found missing in the
town in question. and is supposed TO have
persisted in this dangerous place.-N I
Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
The French government have succeed

The French government have succeed
ed in carrying their bill again st the press
through the Chamber Of Deputies by a
large majority. If it becomes a law, as
We take II for granted will be the fact, we
should think it would 60 far tow ards 81
lencing the whole phalanx of political
newspapers The bill, if we understand
it, requires the deposit of large sum OF
money! daily paper is said TO amount
to 10000 dollars Ito be hello as a securi
ty for the loyalty Of the publishers, TO be
forfeited in case of any seditious publica
tons against the government. No freedom
can exist in press thus shackled. If the
publishers are able 10 advance the money.
aud leave it in the hands of the govern
ment, no man would dare to utter a sen
tence against the political power Of the
nation, until he has made up his mind to
forfeit the sum deposited. or course, the
newspapers must become entirely subser
Went to the government, and not venture
TO call in question either their measures or
their principles.
We do not believe such state of things
can be kept up 10 country where the
spirit Of liberty and independence exists to
such an extent, and is of such lofty char
acter. as is the case in France at the pre-.
sent time We may be mistaken on this
subject; but we think there is strong
probability, that If prosecuted with the
degree Of rigorous feeling which has been
manifested in its enactment, il will endan
ger the throne Of Louis PHILIPPE y
Daily Adp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

The London Morning Chronicle contains able
editorial articles directed against the very exist
ence as well as character Of the house Of peers.
In one Of the 22d August, the following notice 10
taken Of our United States.--NiisS Reg.
Looking to the other side of the Atlantic,
we see within three weeks sail ofoar own shores
q people descended from British stock, similar
ia sentiment and character, speaking our Ian
suage, and in close snd constant communication
with our country and this people 50 ike cur
own, are foarisking in the broad sunshine Of
freedom and security under the prott Of
popular and economical goyernmc Mt. Having
conquered their own Independence, and orer
come ali obstacles thrown IN the way OF their az
yancement, they afe proceeding with gigantic
steps in a career Of X. sith aud prosperity and
power. There we see religion hoarishing, with
out the aid of costly establishments; tranquility
and order preserved, though nnassisted By the
authority OF an expensive court, and iegisianon
conducted without the interference OF a prvili-
ged aristocracy. Yes; while the envious trar-
eller sneers al the reign manners OF new and
rising population, aud the reviewer pours forth
his gall upon republican institutions, the people
of the great American republic proceed in enc
straight forward course Of prosperity aud great
ness Having paid off their whole national debt
they have now superabundant revenue, and are
prepared in every way 10 maintain their adVan-
ced position and TO contend, if necessary, for
conquest or empire. And is this the time when
other nations are making this great progress,
and enjoying the benefits of SELF goyernment-ls
this the time for the energies Of England TO be
stfed and her prosperity narred by quarrels
for the strict maintenance of afstocratc priyill-
gcs, and the recovery Of oligarchic dominion:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

Honesty its 0,cn re,card-On Monday
forenoon. MIR. Harrington, merchant. of
Coffee House Slip, stepped into hack No,
50, driven by Thomas Blake, while stan
ding at Park Row, in the city of N. York
with package of $4,000 in his hand,
and rode to his residence 10 Fourth street
On slighting, he inadvertently left the pack
age lying Oh the seat of the carriage, sup
posing it was in his pocket, and entered
his house, and the carriage drove off,
Shortly after he missed his money, and
at once concluded he had left il in the
hack. but as he had not taken notice Of its
number, he knew not where to look for it.
While contemplating what step he had
best take to recover his monay, honest
Blake again drove up TO his house, and
boldly entered the door, money in hand
Mr. Harrington generously rendered him
$500, as reward for hi. honesty, bur
though repeatedly pressed upon him, he as
repeatedly and decidedly refused lis &C
ceptance. We understand Mr. f, intends
forthwith to present to Blake an elegant
carriage, horses and harness; and should
be carry such resolution into effect, we
doubt not that honest Blake's coach will
produce him substantial EVIDENCE that
honesty is al,cays The best policy Times
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

Ohio and Michigan. The Cleveland Wing
of Saturday mentions that John ). Horner, Esq.
the newly appointed Secretary and Acting Gov
crnor Of Michigan, had arrived at Cleveland,
and had lett that morning for Detroit. The Wing
adds that, by information as to the state OF opIn-
ioEs and feeling in Michigan, it is prepared 10
hear, that the people there utterly contemn the
authority of the new governor, SO far as his pol
icy may differ essentially from that pursued BY
Young Mason. These Wolverines must at that
rate be quite race Of fire eaters. A letter.
published in the Harrisburg Chronicle, WOULD
however, induce TO the opinion that this hostile
feeling and pugnacious spirit was confined 10
great TO the vicinity Of the seat of government,
Detroit. There is, therefore, probaAiy gram
Of party politics mixed up with it, and that gram
has perhaps leayened the whole lump.-baH.
Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

OJ- A Washington correspondent Of the Ne W
York Evening Star says that CoJbetts life Of
Jackson was written in Washington, where
the original manuscript copy now is, and ofwhich
he promises TO give some account. The opin-
ion that it was written in United States and sent
across the water to be retouched by the pen of
Goblet, has, we believe, been current through
out the country ever since the book first made
its appearance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
Correspondence of til. Baltimore Patriot.
New YoRK. Oct. 5, 1885,

NEW YoRK, Oct 3, 1880,
A very remarkable incident took place
at the Custom House, yesterday. Last
spring DR.. Cox, Of London, was sent
over here with the notorious thompson,
to aid the Abolition cause in this country
When he reached our shores there were
several large packages entered by him at
the Custom house. They remained there,
unopened till yesterday Cox having sail
ed yesterday. his friends proceeded TO the
Custom house, and wanted to take the
packages away. Ga requisi'lon OF the
Collector. they were opened and examn'
ed, and 10 and behold they were all aho-
iiion tracts, sent over for distribution 10
this country. by the Anti Slavery Socie-
lies Of England do not know whether
our Collector will follow the example oil
the Post master,-b the circumstance
has created great excitement in certain
quarters.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

A Sign The Sentinel, thorough going
Jackson and Wolf paper, printed at Easton Pa.
lowing language in relation TO Mr.. Van Buren, !:
GAS to Van Buren, we feel disposed to say lit
tie about him-we dislike the man, and his mea-
sures, and we believe that the great body Of the
Democracy Of our state dislike him.
elf the people of Pennsy lvania are to be cheat
ed out Of their VOTE it is quite minor matter to
whom that vote is given; but Martin Van Bn /.
rem should be one OF the iasi 10 receive il.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

GENERAL HARRISON The popularity of this
distinguished individual appears to be rapidly
increasing in the west and south west, if we may
Judge Fl ION the numerous meetings which we see
detailed in the papers, Of those friendly to his
Cause The rise ofGen. Fl. in the scale of pop
ular favor since he was first named candi-
date for the presidency, has, thus far, been I'M
precedented in the history Of pres idential cadi-
dates in this country. 1t is not yet year since
his name was first metioued in connection with
the presidency, by a paper in the interior OF
Pennsy lvana. and yet at this moment, his chance
of success is far greater than is that OF some,
whose names have been before the public as can
ddatc. for that office, for more than twice that
length of time. The people Of the west remem.
Der with gratitude the hero who so valianty de-
Tended their frontier duriag the last war, and
now, as fitting opportunity has presented IT.
self, they seem willing to repay him generously
for his invaluable services TO his country at that
period by giving him the highest and most hon
orable station known in arepublican government
We have been led to these remarks by the
receipt of an extra from the Office of the Scioto
Gazette, containing the proceedings OF meet
ing held by the friends Of Gen. Harrison at Chi
licothe on the 26th Of last month, The meeting
is said to have been the largest ever held in that
county, The venerable Gen. Duncan Macarthur
Ex. Governor of Ohio presided, assisted by
William Smith Esq of the old Pennsylvania
Flying Camp and John Poe, Esq, of the old
Virginia Continental Line as Vice Presidents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
q be atette:
N MARTINEZ R G.. va.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER Is. 1885.

MARYLAND ERECT !-Whigs triumphant =
We are able this week to lay before our readers
the gratifying rcsnl. OF the Maryland elections.
II is as follows FoR CoSenEss, John N Steele,
James A. Pearce, James Turner, George c.
Washington, and Daniel Jenifer, Whigs;-
and Ben jamin c. Howard, Isaac McKim, and
Francis Thomas, Van Burenites. Five Wings
and three Van Burenitcs in Congra IS, truly this
is gratifying result. In the election Of dele
gates to the state legislature the Wings are al
so victorious, having elected 50 out of 50 mem
bers, and the State Senate which consists Of
Is members is entirely composed OF Wings, SO
that on Joint ballot there will be Wing MAORI.
ty Of SO. This says the Baltimore Patriot is
the voice Of Mary land as proclaimed through the
ballot. box 1t is voice too, that has sounded
the death ,knel to Van Burenism within her bor-
ders, and proclaimed TO the world that she is
vet fighting IN the ranks of those who striving
to preserve the constitution and Liberties of this
country from the dangers with which they arc at
present surrounded
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

Pin MAKIsG.-Messrs Robert Hoe & Co. OF
New York have invented and put into success
full operation machine which makes and finish
es sixty pins in a minute The pins TINS man
ufactured are said 10 be superior to those made
by hand One man easily attend four of the
machines when they are in full operation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

Distressing Calamity.-On Saturday last q
little girl about two years of age, daughter Oh
Mr. George Randall, Of this county, met with
most shocking death. Mrs. Randall had gone
about half mile from the house, and left
larger child TO attend the infant. 1t began to
play in the fire with the tongs, when its clothes
took fire, and the other child, becoming alarmed
ran for her mother Mrs. r. hastehed no me oat
il was too late to do any good. She found her
infant stripped by the flames Of all its clothing,
and burnt TO a crisp. 1t endured great agony ior
a short time, when death came to its reliei-
I'm Errp Press
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

Curious Punishment 1t is stated that
number Of Mississippi Lynchers recently
caught fellow, named William Earl, and
after stripping him stark naked and laying
him upon the ground, took large tom cat
by the tai and dragged the animal 10 and
fro upon his back until it was SO well
scratched that be will hardly need to have
il scratched again for a twelgemonth. -
alexandria Gazette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

Or The Van Buren, prints throughout the
the country, are stating as evidence OF the pop
ularity Of Van Buren, and johnson, in Ketuc-
ky, that Mr.. johnson was lately reelected
without opposition. Taking that case for our
guide, we may easily come to the conclusion
that Doctor Fuckers candidates are in bad odor
in Tennessee, as their mortal enemy Mr. Speak
er Bell, has also been reelected without opposi'
lion
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

o. The Louisville Journal says that the states
Of Alabama, Tennessee, & South Carolina, have
been visited during the past season by terrible
White frost, which has nipt all the buds of Van
Burcnism within their respective boundaries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
A Man of the Olden time.-On Wednes

A Man Of The Olden time.-On Wednes.
day. 23d ult. MosEs BRowN, the venera
Bile FRIEND. entered upon his 9Sth year;
and is believed to be the oldest individual
in Providence. where he was born, and
where he has PASSED his long, useful and
happy life, The regular monthly meeting
Of the Society of Friends occurred on the
forenoon Of the same day. In compliance
with his almost invariable practice, he
was found in bis place on that occasion,
manilesiing his habitual interest, and ia
king an intelligent part, in the delibera
tons and acts Of this meeting. AtdInner
he was surrounded by several of his fami
iy connexions and familiar friends, In
that group, however, there was neither
wife nor brother, son nor daughter, TO
extend to the patriarch the hand OF con-
graduation, or TO revive, with any thing
like a contemporary interest, the memories
Of the distant past. All these he has out
lived OF bis lineal descendants, only one
grand daughter and three great grand
children are now living. He was the
youngest of four brothers, and in early
life his constitution was thought to be so
delicate as to give little hope Of a long
life Indeed, to quote his own lang rage,
on the recent anniversary Of his birth day
he would gladly have compromised, had
II been in his power, for life extended 70
the term of sirty years! The last Of h''
brothers be has survived more that thirt
years v7te1mldrta Gus. q.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

The Banegat Pirates-The October term Of
U. ). circuit Court commenced at Trenton on the
LIST instant, Judges Baldwin and Russell presiding
The grand jury says the Newark Daily, have
been several days occupied in examining the
late praces on the Jersey shore. John HuIshart
who was indicted at the last term, is now before
the court on trial. Gdzeife.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

CUnious Plaza fellow named Day was
lately tried for burglary before the Court Of
Oyer and Terminer in Philadelphia, and found
guilty. Having no counsel to defend his cause,
the court allowed him the privilege Of stating hi.
reasons, il he had any, why the sentence Of the
law should not be passed upon him, whereupon
the said Mr.. Day very gravely told the court
that he was not punishable for the offence which
he had committed, as a burglary could mot be
committed by Day. but by night
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

The public Library at Rio Janeiro is an edi-
fee connected with the Emperor's palace, and
contains about 10, 900 volumes, most Of which are
very ancient. II contains copy OF the first prin-
ted edition Of the Bible on parchment, impressed
in l47l, by the wonderful mechanism Of John
Faust, the Inventor Of printing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15
= The Rev DR.. Fisk Of the Mddletown,

The Rev DR.. Fisk Of the Middletown,
Con. Theological Seminary. in one of his
decourses illustrates the sophlstry of the
abolitionists by the following anecdo:e.
The eccentric Lorenzo Dow, lately
deceased, had by building milldam across
a stream, flooded his neighbors' grounds
above the dam. They commenced a suit
against him, and obtained verdict in
their favor on the principle that he was
invading their rights. The verdict con
vinced Lorenzo that every moment he
kept the water in its present position, he
was guilty ola legal sin. and on the ground
that every man should quit SHINING ia,nae
diateiy, be at once became a convert TO the
doctrine of immediate abolition. He ac
cordlngly went TO work and forthwith abo
lished Cor demollshed) his mIlldam. The
immediate consequence Of letting off so
large a quantity OF water at once, was de-
luging the country below, and great de
struetion Of property. And Lorenzo was
taught by second prosecution and as
sessment Of damages. that immediate abo
liiion had led him into greater sin than
he was guilty of before"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

NS- We have been requested to give notice
Of the discontnuance, for a short time, OF the
school at the Lutheran Church, in consequence
Of the severe indisposlton of the teacher
Public notice viii be given when il will again
be opened.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-10-15

LARGE SALE That large establishment in
the city of New York so extensively known as
Hollis Hotel was sold at auction few days
ago for the sum of $4,000 1t originally cost
upwards Of g 300 900