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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

PoLITrcs OF EURoPg.-The North America n
Review in Noticing late French Political work
concludes the interesting article as follows;
1.-THE views we have taken of the present con-
dtion OF that interesting country, have momcn-
tous bearing on our own. Are not our liberties
IN danger, and from the same cause that seems
to retard the progress of liberty in France p
Have we not, like the people OF France, eyinced
that we are not enough aware of the sanctity Of
the charter OF our rghtse Have we not, like
them, been dazzled aud blinded by personal cou-
rage and military glory Have we not been
too ready TO take up arms TO avcnge our real or
faneied wrongs! Have there not been acted a.
mong US, within the last year, scenes more dis
graceful 10 people, and TO human nature, than
the executes under Louis Philippe, or even the
mad carnage Of the revolution? We much fear
that the respect for order, the submission 10 law
the majestic calmness and moderation which
distinguished our fcrefathers, and which alone
could have called forth the fair form of our re-
public from the chaos of the revelation, are pas
sing away from their dcscen'ant Like the
French, we are III danger Of abandoning the feel
ing Of reverence for all institutions and like
them, so surely az we do this, shall be frod-
den under foot by a tyfant il matters little
whether he be called King or president.
In this hour OF darkness or danger, il behooyes
all good men TO combine together for the preser-
walton of good Institutions, by expressing in tones
of reproach, and Indignation, their adherence Of
deeds of violence, and above all, by holding up
10 jus, iniarny the more cunning instigatoIs Of
such crimes and by cultivating among the pco
pie a more elevated morality, more sincere rcli-
gion, and higher views of the sacred and inyioa-
bic character Of laws.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

THE SUCCESSION. The monarchs of Europe
beget their successors-the president of the
United States has appointed his, and the people,
the sovereign people, are called on 10 confirm
the appointment. We shall soon see their met
tie tested, and know what value TO set on their
boasted repubcanism. Without deTogating in
the least from General Jackson's splendid mill
tary scrvices-without plGcking one leaf from
the green laurel of his glory--we contend that
the gratitude OF his country has amply
waTded him-a thousand fold more than il has re-
warded SCoTT, and GAINES, and MAcoMB and
HARRIsoN, all of them equally in the field with
himself, and well fitted for the civic chair
General Jackson goes step too far in urging up
on the people the nomination Of Baltimore con
yention. The successorship is matter with
which he has no business TO NEEDLE. He should
leave that question to the unbiased consideration
Of the people he should treat them with sufi-
cient respect TO presume that they capable TO
select their ruler, and he should not throw the
purple over the shoulders OF his adopted be ir, and
say TO them behold my succcssor-him have
/ appointed TO rule over you" 1t was no packed
convention, appointed by few squads here and
there, unauthorized by legitimate majorities Of
| the people any where, that carried Andrew
| jackson into office in 1928. Caucuses at that
! time w ere principally confined TO New York and
| Washington, and his election was triumph
over the caucus candidate and rebuke 10 the
4 caucus system. Now--heaven save the mark
| every county, every town, every hamlet has It's
caucus, which kindly relieves the people from
| all the trouble Of thinking and acting for them
| selves, and makes the many submissive dupes
4 20 the few. Out upon such rePu5iicaRism. A.
| ITinchester Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
T. A NJ u s A NJ d w I Z l.
FOR SALE

'EEAVING sold part OF my estate near
FL E. Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Va.
Il wish TO dispose Of the residue, consisting
Sof the Mill tract Of about
325 Ores,
and the Oak Ridge tract of 1870 ACRES
lands equal in quality to any in the state
Upon the Mill tract there are upwards of
one hundred acres of first rate bottom
land, and about the same quantity OF
cleared upland, the balance in timber
l'rhe Mill house is substantial stone build.
! ing, one hundred feet by forty, in which
three pair of Burrs and one of Country
Stones are worked by the Tuscarora
creek, one Of the best andmost permanent
h mill streams in the country.
The dwelling house, also Of stone, is a
large convenient well finished building,
divided into fourteen rooms, besides a
passage Of IS feet width through its centre
There are barns, stables and other Out
houses in abundance, all good and conve
*Dlent.
The Oak Ridge tract is "a miles distant
from the Mill tract, about one half Of il
covered with timberi OF the finest quality
the balance cleared, well fenced, and il
"a high state of cultivation. The improve
ments on it are indifferent. will sell Ell
ther of those farms on accommodating
aerms, either entire, or divided, 10 sui
Mpurchasers.
# The Mil, Miler's house, Cooper;
Shop. SC, are offered for rent for tern
pf years, for money rent The renter viii
pc required TO give good security for thu
aent-he will ges possession in July mex
his lease 10 expire at the end of any ont
ear of his term in case the property i:
bold.
MATTHEW RANSOM.
March 5, 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

Capture Of q British Yessel and massa-
ere Of The crep By .Nsw ZeaIand1s,--Ihc
latest accounts from Van Dieman's band,
state that the particulars ofihc Capture Of
the Harriet, Cagt. Guard, and the massa-
ere Of twelve OF her crew by the New Zea-
landers. had created a great sensation in
the colony. The vessel went on shore,
and the crew landed, having saved am
munition and several muskets. About gao
natives, with tomahawks, attacked Capt.
Guard and his men, and killed several,
carrying them away and cutting the boz
dies up in pieces. Mrs. Guard and her
child were twice knocked down, but tho
remainder Of the crew fought their way
through the natives, having been reduced
from twenty eight to fourteen, and escap-
cd by means of a body OF q friendly tribe
Of islanders. An attack had also been
made upon another British vessel, but
they plundered the ship without killing any
OF the crew. These facts hating come 10
The knowledge Of the Governor Of Van Die
mans Land. he had despatched body Of
troops TO New Zealand, as was fully ex-
pecled. with the intention Of capturing
these Islands especially as il was known
that the more civilized part Of the popula-
ton applied TO be placed under the pro-
lection Of the British government Should
this be effected the trade between New
Zealand and the colonies OF Van DiemsD's
Land and New South Wales woHld DO
greatly increased.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

: ROCKY WORCESTERSHIRE range of moaa.
tains IS the highest in North America, EXCEPT
that Of The Cordilieras, extends from 10 degrees
north latitude, TO Mexico, upwards Of 40degrecs:
where II is continued under the name Of the
Cordllleras. 10 AZ degrees, they are so eleya.
ted as 20 be covered with snow most OF the sum.
mer. Some oftbe peaks arc supposed to be up
wards Of twelve thousand feet, and the base
three ihousa and and five hundred above the sea
The southern part Of the range is called the
Masserne mountains. A peak in this part of
the range is seen at an immense distance on the
plains Of Arkansas and Texas. From this range
flow the river Colorado into the Pacific, the riv-
CIR OF the north in Mexico and the Red and Ar
kansas rivers into the Mississippi.
The distance Of the Rocky Mountains from the
Pacific, is said TO be about the same as that of
the Aheghanies from the Atlantic but the ex-
tent and height are far greater than those Of t,e
Alleghanies The area Of their base IL i'm.
mensc. They have not been thoroughly cxpIo.
red; but they are said TO be of primitive forma
tion' IL is supposed they are volcanic; but il is
not aseertaincd that this is the fact. The dis
lance from ST. Louis, AT the junction Of Missouri
with the Mississippi, to the Rocky Mountains, ID
two thousand and five hundred miles, and from
the western settlements OF Missouri eight or
nine hundred miles. There is a belt of woodland
for two hundred and fifty or three hundred miles
from the Mississippi and then begins extensive
plains reaching 10 the foot of the mountains
These plains mostly barren descrt like
some parts OF Arabia; and are visited or posses
sed by bufialoes, clks, and other wild ANIMALS.
Some branches of the Missouri river run
great distance among the mountains and the
gates OF the river so called, seemed to have been
formed by the rushing Of the water from the
higher parts of the mountain 10 the plains be.
low. The banks Of the river, in the mountains
are twice the height Of the mountains on the
Hudson river, near West Point The chasm is
one hundred and fifty yards wide
4
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

Singular SUIT "A suit OF singular ma.
ture is now pending in the U ) District
Court in this city. II will be recoIlecteds
that some six or nine months since, there
was fraud committed on the Y. ). Bank
by obtaining on forged check, upwards
Of 6OO0 dollars. Suspicion fell upon
family named Drew, father and two
sons, then in The city. Shortly after, they
arrested, and on searching their rooms, a
corresponding amount, &c. 10 that obtai-
ned from the Bank, was found on the
person Of the cider Drew, which was ia
ken by the Mayor and placed in the bank.
There was no money found In the pos
session Of the other two. When the trial
came on, the sons confessed their guilt,
and were sentenced BY the court. The
father was released. He has NOW brought
a suit against the Mayor Of the city, TO re-
cover the amount, 10000 found in his pos.
session at the time Of his arrest We
learn that able counsel are engaged IN tho
case. - U. S. GaSette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

PULMONARY CoMPLAINTs.--It has been com
pnted by medical men, that one in four Of the in
habitants Of England and w ales die Of consump-
tion-and that one in three have tubercles on
their lungs at the time oftheir death
What dreadful disease And il is probably
as fatal in this country as in Great Britain. The
man who will discover a specific for this sweep
Ing disease, which seems to delight 10 fasten on
the young, the beautiful, and the virtuous portion
OF the human race, will deserve 10 have an ada
mantine statute erected 10 his memory
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
Office ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution !


EBY resolution Of the board Of direct
ED ors OF this institution the following
rates of interest have been adopted for
the government Of the Treasurer thereof
in receiving money on deposite, viz:
For deposites payablel
six months after demand, /
certificates may be issued ?. Pe' 1919"
bearing an interest at the P'' "'''""'
rate Of
For deposites payable
four months after demand, ,.
certificates may be issued ~. . a.,".a"'
bearing an interest at the P0' "''""''
rate Of
For deposites payable
ninety days after demand, e,
certificates may be issued SoP.' ee".u"
bearing an interest at the P'' '''''""''
rate of
BY order
GEORGE DOLL, Treasurer.
July 10, 1834.--u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

w IdtSC anu bChSiai oooVf'hChA VI
new and pretty
SPRING AND s U WI w Il II
G o o DIS.
which we respectfully invite purchasers to
call and examine. Ifthey should not he
found Cheap we will not ask them to buy,
Our stock consists of
Black, brown, s green Summer Cloths;
Drab and mix'd merino Cassimeres and
Erminetts;
Black Princetta, Lasting and Brochele;
Princes cord, moleskin and beaverton,
Grape drillngs, Angola cashmere;
Cold and white linen drillings;
Brown Irish, and green French linens !;
Forsyth nankeens, velvet Vestings;
White and cold Marsailles and Welt
ings;
Brown Holland, tickIinburg and Bur-
lapse;
Russia sheeting, duck, and Osnaburg;
Irish linens, Lawns, and Sheetings;
Blue, black, brown aud deblia Cloths /;
Brown, mix'd and fawn Cassimeres
Cassinetts and Rouen Cassimeres;
British, French and Amer. Calicoes;
French cambria, "a new artlcle)
Painted Muslins and Ginghsms;
Mounted, bard, strip'd and plain JAG
conetts;
Book, swiss. and cambrick muslins;
Fig'd and plain bobbnet & grecianett !,
French work'd capes and collars;
Bobbinet do do do
Jackonet edgings and insertings;
Thread and bobinet edgings, insertings,
\ and laces
Bobinet and Blond qniliugs & footings;
Black Italian lustring and gro de swiss !;
CORD gro de maps, 6s'd and plain;
Pink, blue, white and green forences
Gauze, hernania, and taf'a ribbons;
Green; white, and black blond wells;
Hernania, twisted silk, and gauze hkfs
Silk, muslin, and Paris nett do;
q Blk and white, Italian Grape, mode,
Pipings, hraids, and galoons;
Black, white and fancy cord cotton
n Hose
Ditto, ditto silk hose, clock'd and plain !;
Gent half hose, silk and cotton;
n French kid, and Hoskin gloves
n Thread, silk, and beaver DO;
N Bandanna, and spittlefield Hdkf's
Il Cotton do and Berkeley do;
Linen aud linen cambria do;
a Beltings, Buttons, Suspenders, Sc &c.
a HOGMIRE & BOYD.
April so, 1895
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
SACRED MUSIC.

M X. TYLER, member of the Handel
AVE and Hayden Society, Boston, Mas
|fachusetts. viii open school for instruc-
ZION in Sacred MUSIC, at Martins.
purg. on Wednesday evening, April GOTH
At Z o'clock.
d April 2S, lsS5.-f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

The Branch Bank Of the u. States at Wash
ington, has commenced the operation Of winding
up its concerns preparatory TO the expiration of
the charter ~ hin Rsp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
EW GOODS s.

VKTE will this day receive and open a
Wv large and general assortment of
new and pretty
ING AND s U wi w Il II
G. q q ID 8,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

'EEAVING sold part Of my estate near
Il e. Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Va
a wish TO dispose Of the residue, consisting
}of the Mill tract Of about
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

4 Ride Gratis-We learn that few days
since, a young lady was crossing one OF our
streets in the vicinity Of the State House, which
afford the boys an opportunity to practice their
favorite, but exceedingly annoying amusement
Of coaSting; she was struck with asled, which
came with prodigious force, trppped up her
heels, and laid her fairly on her back, as sal
Tor would say, Z" fore and aft, across the sled
The poor boy instead of being overIoyed, was
sadly frightened atsuch an unexpected accession
OF freight-but the impetus which the vehicle
hadaready acquired was so great that he found
nimpoSsibleto check its speed; he therefore wise
ryjudged it best to make the most of his bargain,
and with admirable presence of mind, steered
the sled with great care, avoiding all 3D.
stacleS at the same time bawling out, with the
lungs Of a Stentor' Hold on, Ma'am-hold on;
keep your feet well up, and there is no danger"
The double loaded sled sped with the velocity
OF an arrow-and the astonished damsel, who
never travelled at such rate before, and proba-
oily never will again. even on railroad or in an
ar balloon, found herself before she had hardly
Time TO take breath, or scream for assistance,
Safely landed at the bottom of the hill
Boston Mercantile journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

Private advices from France give rise to the
opinion that the new English ministry is not
averse to the rejection of the indemnity treaty,
and that an intrigue is on foot to defeat the APP
preparation. 1t is quite natural butt does not
follow that war with France will ensue. On
mere question OF fiscal arrangements, involving
no national points Of honor, corresponding
measures may be taken by this country without
hostjljiicS of any kind, Great preparations Tor
some event are making in the French arsenals,
and squadron is now at Hayti, ostensiby to
demand payment of Christophe, but probably
for other objects. Heavy ordnance has been
sent down to New Orleans, and the Major &C.
neral of this district has been ordered to inspect
certain forljhcations-M y. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
CONGR Es s.
IN SENATE-JANuARY 90.

After some private business, message was
received from the House of Representatives, In
forming the Senate Of the death of the Hon.
WARREN r. DAVIS, member of that House from
the State Of South Carolina. and that his funeral
would take place the next day to-day at II
O'Clock.
Mr.. Calhoun then rose, and in most feeling
and eloquent manner paid tribute to the me-
mory of the deceased, and concluded by NOV.
ing the usual resolutions of respect.
On motion of Mr.. Preston, the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
As soon as the journal was read, Mr.. Pickens
of S. c. rose, and informed the House of the
death Of one Of his colleagues, the Hon. WAR
Rem r. DAVIS, who died at 7 O'Clock that morn
ing. In making the mournful announcement,
MIR. P. spoke in the most handsome terms of the
character of the deceased, whose patriotism,
ability, generosity, wit, and good nature, had
made him universal favorite. The usual re-
solutions were then passed, and the House ad-
iourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

In the Senate on Wednesday, after the de-
bate, Mr. Smith Of Conn. laid on the table the
following resolution:
Resolved I hat the General Post Office is deep
ly in debt-its accounts and reports Irregular,
unsatisfactory, and, in many instances, untrue;
that large sums of public money have been
wasted, and paid over to favored individuals
upon false pretenccs-and that its conduct and
administration are justly the subject of public
complaint, and demand a radical reform.
In the House Of Representatives, on the APP
preparation Bill, Mr.. Vance's Amendment
proposing to repeal the second section OF the
law Of 1884 (Which gives to certain subordinate
officers of the customs the same emoluments as
they received prior to the reduction OF duties IN
1892 to limit their compensation, and oblige
them to report annually the amount OF com
pensation by fees, &c. received by them, toge-
Their with an amendment thereto, securing to
them the same emoluments as they received in
1884, &c.n-was finally adopted by vote OF
10 to 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
COMMERCIAL.
BOSTON MARKET.-Jan. "a,

FLouR.-A slight reduction on our last weeks
prices has been submitted to, which will be no.
ticed by the following sales-about 5000 bbls
tennessee, sold, 30 1921, cash-Export,
sales of Alexandria, lowland, 200 IBIS at 124 a.
IS, and other lots at 5 l2l; 200 bbls Alexandria
mountain %, and some King street. . 70 per
b. A mo.
GRArN.-Ofthe recent arrivals, say 65 to 10000
bushels, of Corn and Oats, there has been large
portion sold at reduction on Corn and an ad-
vance on Oats, owing probably to the small guam
tity at market 5000 bushels Oats, sold South
ern at AZ 43c, and Northern, As 4Sc, and 40 a
$4,000 bushels Corn, Southern yellow at 81 Csc,
and white, 65 &c per bushel, cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
SALE on VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
DY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me
ID by H. N. Spooner and wife, which is Of re-
cord in the Hastings Court Of Fredericksburg
and the County Court of Prince William
WILL on Thursday the fifth day ofFebruary next,
at IL O'Clock, in the town Of Fredericksburg,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, at public
| auction, on credit of six months the purchas-
er giving bond and security,
| One third of Lot, lying in the Corporation
ofsaid town. known as tie FACTORY LOT"
which is on the Rappahannock, at the corner Of
| Lewis and Sophia streets.
| On the Saturday following, at noon, in the
| town Of Dumlries, in Prince William County
| shall, upon the same terms sell LOT OF
GROUND, containing one hundred and ninety
six Acres and 81 poles, lying in that county,
within four miles of Dumires; being portion
of the Chippawamsic estate, of - Harrison,
deceased which was allotted to his daughter ST.
gismunda Harrison, (now Sigismunda Spoon
| err About one-third OF the Tract is cleared,
and the rest covered with valuable timber. Mr..
Laurence G. Alexander, who resides near the
premises will exhibit them TO persons wishing TO
purchase Possession will be given immediate
| ly, but no deed until The payment of the pur-
chase money. Acting as Trustee, shall only
convey such title as is vested in me, but which
| is believed to be unqucstionable The sales will
| be without reserve.
VIM. II. BROCKENBROUGII, Trustee.
dec 10--tS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

A letter to the editors, from Perth Amboy,
states that an attempt was made yesterday Mon
day. morning between and O'Clock, to ROB
the Commercial Bank of that place. The ras.
Gals succeeded in getting into the banking room
and taking some counterfeit and broken
bank bills They were put to flight by the
cashier. The bank was entered by boring
though the window shutters, and breaking the
sash. 1t was supposed from the tracks, that
two persons, 4 man and a boy, were engag-
ell in the act They were traced about $50
wards TO a back street. where horse had been
tied. These persons had previously broken
omen and taken some articles from the lock fac
torv,ofDr. Andrews near the bank.-N Y inner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY %, 1885.

" EDNEsDAY, JANUAKl %; IOo3.
Present as yesterday
No. 24 The Bank of Georgia vs. VIM. S. Gil
let's administrators, and others. On appeal from
the Circuit Court Of the United States for South
Carolina.
Mr.. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion OF
this Court, affirming the decree of the Circuit
Court, with costs.
No. 81. James GreenIeaf, Plaintiff in Error
VS.. James Birth. The argument of this cause
was concluded by Mr. Cox, for the Plaintiff in
Error.
No 40 William A. Bradley, Plaintiff in Err
ror, vs. the Washington, Georgetown, and Al
exandria Steam packet Company This cause
was argued by Mr.. Jones for the Plaintiff in En-
ror, and by Mr.. Coke for the Defendant in Error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at O'Clock, a NJ.