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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

TIE FARMERS FEsTIvAL.-We understand
that the feast at Darkesville, on Saturday last,
went ffewith unexampled hilarity and harmony.
The Military made remarkably fine display
Capt. Boak's Light Infantry, and Capt. Boy DIS
Cavalry were paraded at an early hour, and
joined by the Highland Blues, from Winchester,
under command Of Capt. Roberts, company of
Light Infantry, from Smith6eld, under COM
mand of Capt. Smith, and the La Fayctte Guards
of this town, under command Of Lieut.. Harrison
the whole cheered and animated by the thr il
ling martial strains of the Sicilian Band, led by
Capt. Blondell
Much credit is due to the Committee of Ar
rangemehts, and especially to Mr.. John T. Van
Metre, for the style in which the dinner was
served.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13
The New York Mercantile Advertise

The New York Mercantile Advertiser
Of Saturday. says, -" We published few
days since letter from our correspondent
at Marsailles, representing that the autho.
rites Of that place had committed an out
rage on the American Consul. We have
since been furnished with copy OF the
trial OF the Consul, which shews that the
act for which he was fined, was committed
10 contrayention of the municipal regula
tons Of the country, to which he, as well
as any other individual, whatever might
have been bis station, would be amenable
The intimation Of our correspondent, that
the affair was an insult to the Consul 10
bis official capacity, or to the American
nation. appears, therefore, to be wholly
unfoundcd.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

The following Information, Of much in
terest to our little Army and its friends, Is
copied from the Arkansas Advocate oil
July II:
by an officer from Fort Gibson. We
learn, that intelligence has been received
at that post. that the Camanche and Paw
nee Indians have a hostile aspect. An ex-
press arrived at Fort Gibson from Major
Mason. stating that he had been informed
by party Of Osages who recently LETT the
Pawnee country that the Camancbes were
taking measures TO fall upon and cut oil a
detachment of Dragons under the com
mand Of Major Mason. Major Nj. lett
Fort Gibson some four or five weeks since,
TO locate and establish camp for the com
missioners, who have been delegated to
hold treaty with the Camanches and
A reinforcement Of three companies oil the
7th U. S. Infantry has been ordered 10
Join Major Mason's command.
The causes that have ledto this unex
pected procedure on the part OF the indl-
ans are not known
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

den with these ansrchical publications,
whilo our citizens fold their arms and per
nit the poison to circulate through all the
veins and arteries Of society at the South
and West. But we would suggest that
whatever be done in this way, let It De
performed IN the open daylight and on the
higL,cay, and that persons OF responsibili.
ty and weight OF character be deputed to
act in The name and for the good Of the
,choie citizens. Let US, il the necessity Is
imposed on US OF temporariIy violating or
der, act with as little disorder as possible,
and without the agency Of large masses Of
men, who may become excited beyond
the necessities Of the case.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

Honorary degrees conferred on Females
We learn from the Albany Advertiser,
that at the close Of the Annual Examina
ton in the Albany Female Seminary, on
the 18th ult, the honors Of the Institution
were conferred on Miss Harriet Il, l.
Story. who having completed the first
course of academical studies required in
the Institution with acceptance, received
the Diploma of the First degree-and also
upon Misses Margaret S. Campbell, Mar
garet Newton, and Julia Ann Miller; who
in addition to the above, having compile.
ted the second course of ornamental
Or anches required in the institution, with
&C ceptance. received Diplomas of the Sc
c0nd Degree.-.M. L. Mistress Of Instruction
Truly il is affirmed. that the spirit Of
the age Is the spirit Of Improvement and
tins spirit the male portion Of the human
family would not appear authorized TO
boast OF having all to ITSELF If the ladies'
go on improving "by degrees in the way
mentioned above, we may soon behold an
edifying race Of 81 L. ID esses," & Pre-.
sidentesses of Colleges; and even Judges
SEES, for aught we know-though, indeed
we believe some of the last named dignita.
ries have already graced the tribunal Of
Justice, IT. we may credit the assertion Of
venerable dame TO whom Lord .Eldon
once IN court. where she was appearing
as witness in case, jocularly said,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

DEAsa or zrsArAcAaAsuy.-L Late arr.s.i,
from Europe bring Intelligence the death Of &c,
zumslacarrsguy. the spirited commander
chief Of the Csrlist forces in Spain. His dean
was caused by The ampusation Of leg. rendered
necessary from wound received while raIlyias
his forces before the city Of Biboas His des,h
far as probable results are concerned, Is look.
upon a. the greatest victory that has beef ACHE.
we'd BY the Queens forces, for while living. !,
seemed impossible to conquer him. General
Moreno is to succeed him as commandment. chic,
Of the CarIisfs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

Or We learn from the last Frederick Herald
that breach Of promise case was lately tried
in that city, in which young man brought sui,
against his fair Dulciena, for the recovery Of dam
ages done to his affections, to the eno,mou,
amount of t,po dollars eighty -seven and half
cents' The magistrate to whom the case wa,
submitted after hearing the evidence on both sides
Of the question decided the case in favor Of the
defendant. Well might the twice disappointed
lover exclaim "my suferings 10 intolerable -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13
hmrrection al Havana. The brig Cal

Inmrrection al Harana. The brig Car
roll, Capt. Young, arrived this morning
eight days fran Havana. Capt. Young
informs us, that on the 18th July, an in
surrection took place amongst the blacks
at work on the aqueduct. They refused
to work. and broke into a store, arming
themselves with knives and killing three or
four whites. In quellins them, sixteen
were lanced by the troop Of horse. Abou,
thirty were to be shot in few days.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

DiseRAcEFUL The scavcnger duties Of N !.
city Of New Orleans are at present performed B,
females who have been convicted Of breaking III.
municipal laws Of the city. The VIII ole nunbe,
thus employed, amounted to but nine short tina
since. No wonder that the pestilence with Il,
fearful ravases so often visits that city when b.
nine individuals are employed TO clear the street,
of their filth, and those individuals females at
that
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

A RELio.--A Mr.. Perry one Of the Oldest and
most respectable inhabitants Of Philadeiphia.
lately presented Capt Vincent Of the New York
Light Guards with lock Of Gen. w ashingtou
hair. This interesting relic was taken from the
venerable head Of the Father Of his Country du.
ring his last visit 10 Philadelphia, and has ever
since remained in possession Of Mr.. Perry until
il was presented to Capt. Vincent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13
From the Baltimore Gazette.

For night or two past, number oil
persons have assembled in Monument
Square 10 this city, in front ofthe residence
Of Reverdy johnson. Esq. aud a portion
Of those assembled each evening, by their
discourse, manifested disposition person
ally unfriendly to that gentleman. 1t was
known, however, that he was absent from
the city attending to professional business
and that the only occupants Of the house
are his servants: and no general design
seemed TO exist among the assembled
crowd to attack the house although three
or four stones were thrownlas night which
broke as many panes Of glass in the front
windows. A considerable portion, per,
haps majority, of those assembled last,
night, were evidently free from all design
to injurc either Mr.. Johnson or his prop
erty Between nine and ten O'Clock, the
Mayor of the city addressed the assembly
from the steps Of Mr.. Barnum's Hotel and
strongly urged the duty which they owed
to the government and the laws 10 refrain
from all acts Of violence, and retire peace
ably to their homes; his address was re.
ccived with evident, and general marks Of
approbation-and the persons assembled
soon after quietly dispersed. These night
assemblages are evidently the result oil
the invitations contained in a number OF
manuscript handbills, which have been in
dustriously circulated and posted up at
the corners Of our streets for more than
week past, melting the citizens to commit
acts Of outrage and violence on the persons
Of several Of our highly respectable citi-
gems by name,-Mr johnson being one of
the persons designated and the outrage
recommended is called in the handblls the
exercise of"Lynchs Law."
We sincerely hope--indeed we feel as
sured-that our respectable and efficient
Mayor will vigiantly exercise all the pow
ers and authority Incident TO his Office,
and that he will receive the prompt all of
all our respectable citizens from law!ess
violence-and TO preserve our city from
disgrace similar to that which attached TO
the character of its population and police
in 1912.
II is evident that attempts are as
siduously making by some reckless and
i'll disposed persons, TO excite to mischief
that portion of our population who have
little TO lose aud are ready to ASST st in any
kind of riot or disturbance that may tend
to afford chance Of benefit by plumber or
otherwise, and those whose feelings prompt
them TO act without reflection. Happily,
the number Of the persons VIII can be in
tluenced in either way is too small to
cause any alarm to the respectable portion
OF our community, who, at all hazards,
will sustain the tatcs of the land, those of
the Lynchites to the contrary. notwith
standing,
While writing the above, we received
the Mayors notice for a town meeting
this aiternoon-this is proper as it viii
draw the attention Of the citizens strongly
to the subject and the only risk our city
can incur Of sustaining injury in its repu.
tation. must be caused by the apathy of
the respectable citizens.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

RAIL ROAD ON PILEs.--Thc Charleston and
Augusta Railroad presents novel appearance
In its construction, in many places over which II
passes. 1t is built on piles in the Iowlands and
marshes through which il passes, thereby sasu.
the immense embankmcnts which would have
been necessary for IFS location had it been other
wise constructed, and reducing its cost from
$4,000 per mile to about 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

eo- II is said that an organized band Of gam.
the United States composed Of four or FIVE hund.
red as desperate blacklegs as can be found in the
country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13
From The National lnsellIgencor.
pETEsTABLE vILLANY.

Concurrent testimony, from different
nafts or the Southern States. satisfy Us
that The miserable fanatics few in number,
as they are, who manufacture the Aboii-
lion Journal, have flooded the mails with
them, to the just evaporation Of the south
and TO the great peril Of the whole slave
population Of their country. This, it will
be perceived, 10 a crime which may De
perpetrated by a single individual. who -
reckless enough to Undue his hands IN the
blood Of hetacombs by depositing incendi-
airy publications in the mail to inilame the
whole country For crime OF so deep
dye, in comparison with which. murder
aud incendiarism are acts of white robed
innocence, there ought TO be some ade-
ouate punishment; and the demand for It
which is made in the annexed extract from
an Augusta paper appears to usmore than
reasonable. The most apt sentence that
we can think Of would be to condemn the
publishers to follow their works.
From the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, July 9.
The ABoLrrIoNIsTs received this
week the first number of another seditous
and imflamatory sheet, entitled Human
Rights printed in the city Of New York,
1
at 25 cents per onnum--20 yearly, to one
address, at TIA ccnis--40 at LA cents
and so at 10 cents II is one Of the most
incendiary publications we have ever Pc
ruscd, and its evident tendency is to pro-
mote seryiIe war.
From the same.
If the North and the East are sincere in
what they call their opposition TO the IA
natics, let them give US a tangible evidence
Of the fact, by making penal the incendia-
~ efforts with which we are now alarm.
| ingly menaced. Until this is done, we shall
repose very little confidence in the since
rity OF their declaration that they are OPP.
posed TO interference with our municipal
rights. The whole country is flooded with
their vile incendiary pamphlets and hand
bills, many of them circulated no doubt BY
their friends and emisaries, who 1.-Two or are
travelling among US, and if our people do
not quickly take some energetic measures
TO put stop to these things, their own
common sense must tell them, il persisted
in, what must soon, inevitably, be the con-
sequences.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

RAP1p TnAvELLTsG.-Thc locomotive en-.
CINE Fir. Fly. on the Saratoga and Schenectady
Rail Road, lately made a "trip from SCHENECTADY
TO Ball ston and back. distance Of thirty.oD
miles, in one hour and three minutes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

o. The Grand Jury of Madison county Geo
has lately presented Hugh L. White, for diri
ding the Republican Party, The President
would do well to commend these worthless to the
notice of the most grave and reverend faculty Of
Harvard. Their claims to be dubbed L. L. D.,
are indisputable.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

New PAPER THE" Western Pearl" il the
title of new paper which is soon to make is
appearance in Pittsburg Pa, to be edited By
Miss. Juliet E. A. Enos, at SO per annum.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

To THE LApfEs.--Ne,c article The Phih
delphia U. S. Gazette contains an advertisemen,
introducing Yoang's Patent Spark Catcher, 10
the attention of the public.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

.Coms, granny, take seat upon the
bench. n--"Thank your Lordship." she
replied, "there are granniss enough there
already Mat Gdx.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

Or The degree of L. L. D. was lately cor
ferred upon Roger B. 1aney at late commence
ment in Union College, N. Y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

10" Lorenzo and OonalaskG 10 the title OF a
new novel just issued from the press Of Messrs.
Brooks & Conrad Of Winchester. lis written
BY MIR. Roeehieiti an Italian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

Sc- The election of Members of Congress in
the State Of Rhode Island takes place on The
twenty fifth Of the present month.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13
DEATH OFF WM. CoBBETT.

The far-famei Goblet died on the 10Th
June, at his farm, near London, IN the
73d year Of bis age--one oil the most pow
erful Geniuses of the age-if not 10 vigor
Of common sense and strong native intel
lect, The most powerful. Supported by .
persuasion Of his honesty, he would have
proved irresistible. No ministry could
have stood before the tremendous bate
ries Of his wit, reasoning. abuse, and in
yectiye. But the world distrusted his ho-
nesiy, and il was therefore that he who
had talents to shake the Realm, came to
be read nearly exclusively by the mob
Mr.. Cobbetrs fame will be perishabie as a
politician, but his style as writer will
supplant that of Swift, himself-for in sim
plicity, terseness, nerve and purity Of Eng
lis!i, il is unquestionably the finest model
in the language. Prejudice, while alive,
withheld from him the acknowledgment
of this tribute, which will be cheerfully
paid him when dead. OF all who wrote
for public inspection, he alone appears TO
have rigidly observed the rule Of common
sense. that the use oflangusge was to con
yey ideas from one to another. All his in
Vulnerable writings cannot, we think, pro-
duce an instance OF saperfinous word. or
of an attempt at fine ,criling. He never
sought for effect in the drapery.
His true poliiicsl principles were an en-
igma 10 the last. He died an outrageous
opponent of the Semi Radical Wing Min
istry, to whose arrival at power, and 10
that reform which effected it, he perhaps
during twenty years, had contributed more
than any other man--for no man welded
the lower orders in England with so much
facility. We believe him to have been at
heart, a staunch Church and King man,
and put OH his Radicalism by circumstan.
ces.
We recommend. Gf we may take the
liberty,) TO the young who wish to under
stand English. Cobbett's Grammar, and
his history of the Roman Catholics in Eng
land Rich Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

Mierriew ,cith President Jackson. "A
Mr.. Laban w. Pitts publishes in the Nor
folk Beacon, letter describing recen
interview, which he had with the Presi.
dent. He found the General in company
with his adopted son and Mr.. Blair, in a
summer house. "When arrived at the
entrance" says Mr., Pitts, accompanied
oy four of my neighbors and my little son,
the General arose from his recumbent
chair and with an air Of grace and dignity
stood to receive u.s." On taking leave, Mr..
Pitts informs tho public, that he remarked
to the General. that his son had the honor
of bearing his name upon which the &C.
neral seemed much pleased, and said:-
"Sir, have legacy for him, have a
legacy for all my children, and will give it
to him now, lestI should not again have
so favorable an opportunity"
And now we ask the reader to pause a
moment, and attempt to conjecture what
this legacy might be. Was it neatly
b,'ind copy Of the Presidents messages
aud protests? No. Was it his own life
by bis friend Goblet? No. We see
that you must gire it up. :" He took out
his purse" says Mr.. Laban w. Pitts,
" and gave Andrew Jackson Pitts an ca
gle half dollar, accompanied with these
words "my son, present you 10Th the ca
gle Of your country" What could have
been more effective and melo dramatic ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13
THURSDAY. AUGUST 10. 1885.

trz- We would call the attention of our readers
in this vicinity, to the notice relating to the Vir-
GINA slave Insurance Company, which is Insert
ed in our paper to-day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-13

Never was there a boiler stroke for ef
feet, and, as il turned cut Tucker hit 10
| secure the object intended, than the ia
nous GwINN letter, which the President
wrote, in words, declining an interference
In party politics, but in deed and in truth
nominating Mr.. Van Buren,, as his success
sor, the nomination to undergo the forms
Of vote in a self constituted Convention
at Baltimore, and then 10 be submitted to
the people for reg istration. The effect was
to keep the party" united in the traces
prepared for il, and the object TO check
the growing popularity of Judge White,
just then beginning to be formidable RI
val to the "heir apparent" The very in
slant, however, the Presidents choice was
known, the doubtful became confirmed
the lukewarm ardent-and the stragglers
returned TO the camp. Had it not been
for this letter., =" the great republican par
ty" throughout the United States would
have been split in twain--the sceptre would
have departed from judah.
Since the Gwinn letter, out of the states
Of Tennessee and Virginia, Judge Whites
prospects have not advanced with those
who ought to be most prominent in his
support; simply because his old friends,
like tiinorous herd. have been frightened
from his side by the roar Of the lion."
The statement Of these facts becomes
necessary to show the depth Of political
degradation into which the country has
fallen. and the necessity for the exercise
of redeeming spirit on the ipart of the
people-a spirit which shalt exhibit some
thing of manliness and independence, and
rebuke the Idolatrous man worship lha,
now disgraces the nation. RI Presidential
interference is allowed and countenanced
as it has been. in elections, the forms Of
the Constitution may as well be altered TO
correspond with the altered genius Of our
Institutions GaS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-18

AZ b. GWATllMEY, Of Norfolk and ROBERT
De u. TOMPKlNS, Of this City, have entered into
Copartnership, under the firm Of GwATHNEY g. ToNP.
KISS, for the transaction Of General Commission bust
ness at MOBILE, ALABAMA 10 be commenced in the
month Of October next They tender their services 10
their friends and the public generally and will endea
70 give satisfaction 70 all who may inirust their ia
tercss to them. ". y. GWATHMEY
RO Il. TOMPKINS
Richmond, August T. 1885. 27-I1t
REfEREscgs.-R Richmond, Messrs Rogers Harrison
g. Gray, X. g. 7. Gwathmey NorfoLk, Mr. Samuel
D Rawns Petysburg, Messrs. Mofdeoai g. Osborne
Hai9a1, " &, Mr.. =. $. Marshall. Edeatoa ~ q
Messrs flaughtn q Booth, Joseph r. Skinner Eso
Joseph ~. Skinner, Esq, Dr. James NoTcom Pa
mouth, N c., Mcssrs. J. 9. g. w. r. Norcon TeyL1.
rough, ~ e., Messrs X. q d. Gotten. Mnrfreesbo-
rough, ~ C., Messrs Southall & Johnston. Weldon
" G., Me8sSs. Watt q Smith Ch0rfeston s. e. Mr.
Benjamin r.. Smith Messrs. Cbeesboroupb e. Montoo.
merry. Savannah, Ga, VIM. Castor, Esq Joseph Cum
ming, Esq aDghsta, o., Mr. r. ~ Musqrove. Mn
coa. Cn, Messrs Hamilton & Hayes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-18

NW ESSRS. Richard H. Carver and Amelia his wife.
1VM VIM. III. Peyton, and Cordelia his wifc-Take
notice. that on the Sth day of DC .obcr next hew, en-
the hours of in the morning and in the evening at
the Clerks Office of the county of Westmoreand 1
as evidence in the suit at this time pending in the Cir.
cult Superior Court of Law and Chancery Tor the Coun
ty oil Spottsylvania, III Which You Plaintiffs and
as the Admir- of Charles Ioutchns am one of the De-
iendans-and this method of giving you notice is adopt.
cd IN consequence of your being residents of this
Conmonwealth OF Virginia MARTIN KEY.
Sept 4. 35-wAwa