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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
From the National Intelligencer.

We hear that on Friday night last, al
the Presidents Mansion, the slumb ers Of
the family were disturbed by an incl dent,
with all the particulars of which we are
not acquainted, but we believe is substan.
tally described thus. The sleep Of the
President was broken by the noise Of
some one at the door of his chamber,
endeavouring, apparently, to obtain en-
trance into it. On the Presidents dem.
anding who it was & what was his object
the Intruder answered that he was trying
Tor wanted to find the way to get out.
The noise having reused some members
ofthe family sleeping in adjacent rooms
they promptly repaired to the spot, and
succeeded in arresting the offender. On
being examined, the first impression, that
his object, in attempting TO get into the
Presidents room, was personal violence,
entirely gave way before the fact that he
was without arms or weapons Of offence
Of any kind: he was an ordinary person,
OF the appearance Of a day laborer, who
had to all appearance, got into the house
with view 10 plumber, but missed at the
same time his way and his object, In
order 10 keep the fellow safe until the
oihhEs WITCH TIC Conlu DC echt uciotc a
magistrate, he was locked up in an
apartment on the premises usually occu
pied as stable, but at the time vacant
where it was supposed he would be safe
enough till morning. When the morning
came, however, the bird had flown; hav-
ing escaped out Of window or aperture
of some sort, which was at such height
from the ground that no one supposed he
could possibly reach it.
This is the substance Of the story as we
have heard it. Should an authentic &C
count Of the occurrence appear, differing
in any material particulars from this YER
sion Of il, we shall place it before our
readers. We hope some clue will yei
be found 10 lead to the apprehension oil
this depredator, aud bring him to a just
punishment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Ohio. ". .Michigan. Tho boundary
question seems to be an absorbing matter
with the folks in the vicinity Of the disputed
territory the following 10 an extract
from letter, dated ct Monroe, Michigan
April, 4th:
/" Yesterday a serious riot took place At
Toledo upon the disputed ground. and the
rioters were arrested by our sheriff, BY
virtue Of a process from our Michigan
courts. but the rioters were rescued out Of
the custody Of our sheriff by the Ohio dis
organizers. and they Immediately went be-
fore the Ohio magistrates and plead guilty
to the charge. Tomorrow our sheriff T.
gain sgoes there. with the posse OF tho
county. to re take the prisoners and their
rescuers, which will in ell probability bring
the military into collision on both sides."
Gen. Jos. w. Brown, whs'A been OPP
poia,ed to the command Of the military
forces Of the territory. has his head quar-
tiers at Monroe Governor Lucas. has his
head quarters at Perrysburg. thirty miles
distant, organizing his militia, and 10 said
to he determined upon protecting the
commissioners appointed by Ohio. n run
ming the line, even al the point Of the bay
onet If necessary. He also declares. &C.
cording 10 tic letter above quoted from.
that he will never recede, notwithstanding
the interposItion Of the General Govern.
ment, and that he will take possession Of
the tract claimed. by force. Messrs Ruth
and Howard. the mediators appointed by
the President, to reconcile the contending
parties, held conference at Monroe with
the acting governor Of Michigan. on the
4ih inst, and were to proceed TO Perrys-
bnrgh on the 9th 10 endeavor TO persuade
Gov. Lucas TO desist from his hostile mea-
sures. Buffalo Com. Ado.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
AMERICAN SILK.

The statement in discourse recently
delivered before the American Institute.
that there we're annually consumed in
the United States more silk than all the
wheat, corn, rye, oats. flaxseed, buiscuit.
potatoes and hops which are exported will
pay for, by nearly two millions OF dollars"
proves, If true. the necessity oil the peo-
pie OF this country going at once into tho
manufacture Of domestic silk. What rea-
son 10 there why we should not be too
proud to be dependant upon the looms Of
Lyons and Of CANA? We ourselves should
become the suppliers Of their market. In
stead of the consumers. Silk, imay be
said, 10 Of such easy produce from the
tree and worm, as to amount to a self ia
bricating process.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
The Spanish Pirates.-The Boston Pos

The Spanish Pirates.-The Boston Post
states, that gentleman who attended the
trial Of the Pirates in Boston, and has re.
Gently returned from Havana. met there
with captain Of Guinea man, who con-
ilrmed very Unexpectedly The testimony OF
Perez on the trial. Before he had learned
any thing respecting the trial, the Guinea
captain stated. that when on the coast Of
Africa, -four OF the Panda's crew applied TO
him for passage home to Havana. but
after hearing their story, he refused them.
Their narrative as reported by the Cap
tain, conceded entirely with the testimony
of Perez. The Captain also stated, that
it was currently reported at Fernando 20,
that Bernardo de Soto, the mate, shot the
boatswain of the Panda. because he sus-
pected him Of an intention TO betray them.
These facts have been communicated TO
the President; and another gentleman,
who will sail for Havana in few days,
has been authorized by the Government
to procure dispositions Of such facts in re-
lation to the Panda as may come to bis
knowledge.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

.Ne,c Jersey shore pirates.-'rhe United
States Circuit Court for New Jersey ad.
journed few days since, During the
term, the grand jury found forty four bills
of indictment against the Individuals &C.
cused of plundering shipwreckcd vessels
upon the coast. Among them we observe
seuen against John Hulzhart, and fro a
gainst William Plat, the justice of peace.
The accused, being none Of them ready
for trial, they entered their recognizances
for their appearance at the next term,
with the exception of Hulzhart, who found
IT difficult, we suppose, to find securities
upon his seven indictments, and remains
therefore. in custody. We feel no dispo-
sition topre Judge the cases of persons who
must be put upon trial before jury of
their country, but we can do them no in
jury in expressing the hope that such Of
them as are found guilty. if any of them
are guilty. may be punished with the ut
most severity Of the law, If the crimes
charged upon these people are true, as
we certainly have no reason at present 10
doubt, the New jersey o,tlers are among
the very worst of sea-sbore robbers, with
out excepting the Arabs Of the African
coast, or the savages upon the coast Of
Cornwall.-.W Y. Cour s. Eng.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
From the Baltimore Gazette.
HAMILTON.

HAMILTON.
We find in the n. York Gazette Of tbe
2lst inst, the subjoined notice of a work,
which owes its existence to the liberally
Of the New York merchants
Statue 10 alexander Hamilton 1.-The
merchants Of this city raised subscription
several years since, for the purpose Of EN-
ploying sculptor TO execute a statue of
Gen Alexander Hamilton, to be placed in
the Hall Of the Merchants Exchange
The execution of the work was entrusted
TO b. Hughes. an artist Of celebrity, now a
resident Of this city who has just compile
ted the work.
The statue was placed on the pedestal
in the centre OF the large Exchange Room
several weeks since, and the finishing tou-
ches having been gone through with, the
enclosure was removed on Saturday and
the statue is now exposed TO public view.
We have paid visit TO the Exchange
for the purpose Of viewing this specimen
of the arts and expressing our opinion OF
its merits; but as we were SO fortunate as
10 meet with our venerable and highly re
spected fellow citizen Col Trumbull there
we prefer to adopt his sentiments. which
cannot fail 10 receive the assent of the
public.
This venerable artist told us that he con.
sideIed ii an admirable likeness of General
Hamilton. with whom he was very init
mate. and as specimen ofart almost equal
10 any thing he had ever seen. lie added,
:" there are very few pieces of statuary in
Europe superior 10 this, and do not think
there are twenty. five sculptors in the uni
verse who could surpass this work"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Il Home question The president In his
Nashville letter. asserts that a national
convention for the selection of candidafes
Tor the presidency is the true policy Of the
republican party. Why, then did he on
pose Mr. Crawford. who wac selected
substantially IN the same way in is24Y--
lie ana h's friends, at that time had a
most holy horror Of all such modes Of con-
trolling public sentiment. and Influencing
public elections He, himself, was elected
without the aid Of such machincry--aud
we cannot see why he now deems il 50
essential except il be. that, without the
aid of a nomination from such body. ho
cannot force his favorite sychophant into
the presidency. Let him remember that
MIR. Crawford was beaten in defiance OF
the mandates Of King Caucus--and Mar.
lin Van Buren, will share his fate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

So,cing Clorer Seed-On the subject
of narrowing in clover seed in the spring
on winter wheat, have for several years
been in the practice fsowing my seed af-
ter the ground becomes so hard as not to
cut up by the team-say the fore part Of
April in common years-and then put on
a common two horse harrow and go once
over. When the clover is in its first leaf,
| sow one bushel of plaster TO the acre !;
and never have lost crop of clover since
adopting this practice. Last spring eow-
ed about four bushels of seed; and in con.
sequence of very windy weather, could
sow but little while in the morning. /
did not finish until the first week in May.
yet at harvest my clover covered the
ground. If sowed and narrowed as above
too early, and the season favorable for clo-
YER, il sometimes gets so large before bar
vesting, that il is in the way Of the scythe
or rather il cuts in the wheat, which is a
damage.
As 10 the advantage or disadvantage TO
the wheat crop, think it almost as bene.
fetal as the first dessing Of Indian corn
Gennesee Farmer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

"A hard case--To be candidate for Of.
flee and come out . step behind in the
race--it is hard. To follow the winnings
and twistings Of" the parry" without ev-
er missing the WAYS very hard. But
after having thrown aside conscience, sti.
fed reason. tramped on principle, prac-
tised Fan Bnrenisns and all to serve ftss
party'-and having served il faithfully
then to be thrust out and denied even the
poor pit,ance Of small office this 10 har-
der still than al; verify 'tis cruel Oak.
land Jphig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Bank Of Newfoundland. The banks ex-
tend over space of forty thousand miles,
and are from thirty TO forty five faith oms
below the surface III the ocean The
shoals are inhabited by nnumerable tribes
OF muscles and clans. 10 which il is a ia
vorite residence. AS they can easier bury
their shells in the sand. They have enc
mics to contend with. The Goldfish resort
to this C cast 10 prey upon them. They
keep constant watch, and swim about a
foot above the submarine sands When
the muscle opens its she'll, II is seized and
devoured At other times the fish DO not
wait They are provided with horny
protuberance around their mouth, With
which they burrow IA the sand. aud cap
ture the muscle IN his shell. The fisher
men Of various nations, French, English.
and Americans, who resort to these banks
take annually from eight to ten millions
Of fish. On opening them. they fad the re-
mains OF from twenty TO 80 muscles in each.
Sometimes the muscle shells are found ri
Their wholly or partially dissolved. The
first care of the fishermen after taking their
station, is. TO ascertain the depth of the
water. The lines must be regulated SO as
10 lie on the bottom, where the fish are al.
ways engaged in this species of submarine
war.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
PoMERoY's PATENT RAZOR
9 T IL Ar,

SE M. POMEROY, having for more
~ 20 than twelve years past been enga-
BED In the manufacture of Razor Straps,
Pas spared no pains and neglected no ex-
pertinent which he supposed might lead
10 The discovery Of the grand desideratum;
and having succeeded beyond his most
eanguine expectations, is now prepared to
etler to the public his very superior
]. METALLIC HOVE s. ELASTIC
RAZOR STRAP.
The Pateatee is not insensible of the
lmpositions that have been, and now are
Daily practised upon the community, by
Pufs Of pretended improvements. The only
buff he wishes his "Hone and Strap" to
receive, is that need of praise voluntarily
awarded it, by those who have experien-
bed its beneficial results upon razor; and
Rhat all may have an opportunity Of expe-
8lencing such results for themselves, the
Patentee will appoint agents for the prin-
Glpal cities and towns Of the United States
who will be constantly supplied with the
article, and who will be authorized 10
place in the hands Of responsible gentlemen
zone of them for trial; and if by using one
sor two months they prove themselves TO be
mo yankee share" One Dollar will pay
*ior 1t, and if any gentleman on such trial
IS not fully satisfied Of It's superior utility
ne Is at liberty TO return the strap.
The Directions accompanying this arti
cie' Will be signed by f. Nj. Pomeroy, ths
soie pa'eptee, and only manufacturer
An arrangements of this patent will bt
prosecuted by the patentee.
G-ihe above Strap just received anc
Tor sale by
WILSON s. ANDERSON.
Dec. 25, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

The statue is chissled from block of
beautiful Catera marble. The figure is
represented in standing posture. with the
Roman toga suspended over the left shout
der. and falling in graceful folds down the
back. In the right hand is baton, repre-
senting parchment certificate Of member
ship Of the Cincinnati, resting on square
pedestal.
The erection OF this statue reflects great
credit on the liberality of the merchants Of
New York, and is calculated to add i'm.
perishable renown to the name Of Ball
Hughes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

a Delightful climate. Quebec Ga.
zette Of March so, says "the season 10
still cold. and we have experienced re-
peated snow falls within the last ten days.
The snow 10 the woods is feet deep and
about houses and on the roads has been
driven sometimes is to 90 and so feet
deep. AS soon as mildcr weather com
mences the roads will be impossible, and
the rivers swell and overflow their banks.s
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Quick Work.--A banker at Paris. re-
turning home some evenings ago, from a
ball. missed three things--his wife, his
cashier, and the contents Of his strong
box. Having by some means ascertained
that the fugitives were gone to Havre, be
Immediately followed them, and arrived
at the Hotel ia which .hey had taken UP
their abode. where he learned they were
to sail the next day for America. Making
a con6dant of the landlord. the banker
went 10 the chamber in which the two
culprits were. At the first summons the
recreant cashier opened the door; and.
throwing himself at the feet Of his injured
benefactor, acknowledged his crimlnaii-
ty. and only duplicated mercy for his
guilty companion, who lay trembling in
the bed he had just quilted. "Dont be
alarmed, my worthy fellow" said the
banker, "all want is my money"
The whole Of this was Immediately ri.
ven up. The banker. having ascertained
that nothing was kept back, turned to
the Delinquent, and offered him notes to
the amount Of 10000 frs, saying, "This
is for the service you have rendered mo
IN Kidding me Of vicious wife. You may
set off with her to morrow for New York,
on condition that you sign an acknowl-
edgment that you have received the mo-
ney for the expenses Of yourself and Ma
dame TO the United States" This paper
was signed, the door was closed, and the
banker, having remained not much more
Than a quarter Of an hour in Havre, sat
put on the road back to Paris.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
Jan. /, 1885.

Dfhce of the Martnsburg Savings Institution, }
December %, 1894.
d T is ordered by the board of directors
s. Of this institution, that all new notes
hereafter offered for discount, and those
handing for payment by persons intending
% offer again for discount, must be paid
Ind offered, before 10 o'clock, A. M, on
tuesday Of each week,
DANIEL BURKHART,
Treasurer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

H0,c TO gr0to rich If we look around
us we shall see many instances Of old men
who are rich, and others Of the same age,
who started in life with the same capitaI.
are no better off than when they began -
In some instances, this has arisen from the
ones having adopted the maxim of" take
care OF the shilings, and the pounds will
take care of themselves" and from the
others having disregarded it, Some for
tunes are the result of lucky speculation /;
out the far greater part, are the result of
saving, and more of this latter class will
be found, if young men would impress up
on their minds the idea, that when they
spend dollar uselessly and extravagapt-
ly, they have not only lost the dollar, but
the interest Of II toreuer.
The power OF money TO accumulate at
compound interest, is the true source of
wealth. The mere wages of labor will, in
no pursuit, do much more than maintain
a family in conifor, and ease; unless some.
body was willing 10 sacrifice immediate
gratIhcation for future ease, there could be
very little surplus to accumulate. Money
at compound interest of six per cent, col
lected every 50 days, as the Banks collect
1t, will double in eleven years and about
eight months. Collected semi annually, it
will double in about twelve years, and of
course there would be five doubles in six.
ty years. Now suppose two young me n
TO commence in life at the age of twenty
one, each with an estate of equal amount,
the one spending the whole OF his income,
and the other setting apart 500 dollars
year. that is the interest of 5000 dollars, TO
to accumulate. This difference of expen.
diture might not be so great as to occasion
any very striking difference in their osten-
sibie style of life, and YET how widely diff.
ferent would be the state of their affairs at
the expiration of sixty years. The one
would have only his original capital, while
the other would be worth $4,000 dollars
in addition to his original property. If
the difference of expenditure were only
100 dollars year. the accumulation would
be So ,S34 dollars, and if it were only so
dollars year. the accumulation would be
very nearly 80 900 dollars. Here is les
son that mechanics and tradesmen. as we'll
as merchants and others may profit by.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
Office ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution
June 9, 1884.

EBY resolution Of the board OF direct
Hb ors of this institution the following
rates of interest have been adopted for the
government Of the Treasurer thereof In
Teceiying money on deposlte, viz:
a For deposites payable
liz months alter demand, noe ee,,,,,n
1ertifcates may be issued nor oanu,a
barring an interest at the
1Ate of
q For dcposites payable
Sur months after demand, MIR .s,,,,,,
ertifcates may be issued nsr ,n,,,a
barring an interest at the
tie of
& For deposites payable
6nety days after demand, ..,,,,n
ertifcates may DE issued ,s, an,.,sn
Earring an interest at the
8te Of
Il By order
Il ID. BURKHART, Treasurer.
n July 10. 2S34.--n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

What would our delicate French shocd
ladies say at the introduction Of the Green
la nd fashion. where the females carry
their children in their hootsp
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30
cAsTINGs, eALT g. FISH.

II Vie undersigned have just received
large assortment OF castings from
Huge Furnace consisting of Large Ket-
te., Pots, Ovens and lids, Griddles Spi
dets, SkIllets and lids, Grid Irons, and
Dog Irons
Also, 500 bush, G. A. and Fine Salt
ior sale ChEAP; and expect daily a
large lot oil Nlackerel and Herrings.
LAUCK g. STEPHEN.
October 2, lsS4.-u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Four companies OF Engineers are en-
gagged in surveying the route OF q rel
Road from New Orleans to Nashville.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-30

Effects Of the Sayings Bank When
this noble institution went into operation
we had in our employ person whose
earnings were about seventy dollars
month, but who, from his prodiga and
convlvlal disposition, had not only never
iaId up iarthIDg, but was constantly EN-
6arrassed and pursued by some Deputy
Sheriff His money was worse than was
ted, for he frequently spent 1t in a nian
ner that gave him much trouble and vex.
alton. On paying him of one evening we
recommended him 10 deposite a portion
Of his wages in the Savings Bank. The
advice was received as an interference as
to private affairs. and received tart re.
ply. 1t, however, was followed by de-
posite nj about twenty dollars that even
ing, although that sum was greatly need.
ed to satisfy some pressing calls. The
fact that so much was secured had a most
extraordinary effect; in very short pc :
ROD there was an entire change and al
though no person kenw that regu-
Iai sum was Laid up. yet all perc cived a
wonderful change; from habits of care :.
less lewd company, wastetuI extravaganza
and great embarrassment. to that of great
attention TO business, prudence, economy,
and general thrift ln very few yewrs,
the subject of this article has laid up a
sufficient sum 10 purchase at a fortunate
period valuable store. paid down 50 900
which be drew out of the Savings Bank,
and gave mortgage for the balance -
since which the rents have been laid by
as Sinking Fund, until they have swept
away the incumbrance, and left the pro.
perly clear The income now amply sup
ports himself and family comfortably, his
children are well educated, dressed neat
and tidy, and every thing prospers around
him. Such is the effect of this institution
on an individual undtr our immediate oh
servation. The Savings Bank has in this
instance, as in many others, saved help
less family from want, and restored an &C.
tive, intelligent individual from ruin and
disgrace. daily .4drertisey.