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

MILITARY We beg leave to call the attcn-
ton OF the young men of Martinsburg and the vi
cinity TO new Company of Volunteers recently
raised, for which as appears by notice from the
Commandant Of the Regiment an election wiii be
held for officers ON Saturday at the Globe.
A recent law exempts from future military du-
ty except in time of actual service every person
who shall serve for seven years in a company Of
volunteers. A spirited service for such term in a
well disciplined corps of voluteers is surely pref
cradle to being dragged about from IS TO 10, as
the ordinary militia are, where nothing is learn
ed or gained but spirit of contempt and ridicule
for the whole militia system. Our annivcrsa-
ry celebrations are tame and spiliiless without
a military parade, and while every little village
in the county turns out her well equipped corps
of volunteers the lack of military pride and emu
lation is matter Of reproach TO the young men of
the county town.
We hope thiscal is unnecessary and that the
attempt TO organize a creditabIe company in town
may be encouraged and fustercd as il should be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

TEMPERANCE CoNyENTIoN.-A meeting oS
the Executive Committee Of the Berkeley coun.
~ Temperance Society, was held at the Court
President, John Stroller, Secretary.
On motion, Resolved, That this meeting cor.
daily approves the recommendation of con-
yention, 10 be held in Martnsburg, on the 10th
June next and that the local Societies within the
district defined by the State Society, be earnest.
ly invited to send full delegations.
Resolved, That John Strothcr, Samuel Baker,
John N. Riddle, and Edmund p. Hunter be a
committee TO make suitable arrangements for the
accommodation of the Convention.
Resolved, that Edward Colston, John Stroth
err, Edmund p. Hunter, and DIR. Ebenezer Coe
be appointed Delegates TO the Convention, in be.
half Of the County Society.
EDWARD COLSTON, Presi.
JOHN STRoTHER, Secr'g.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
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AT a meeting Of the Company owning
the Patent right for the County of Berke.
ley of Readings Clorer H,liliag Machine
at the Court House, on Monday the llth
day of May 1895.
Present..-IGIisha Boyd. Archd Oden,
Daniel ii. Doh, Harrison Waite. Arch'd
Sheerer. John L. Henderson, WIN. Gun
ningham Jr., Jacob l. Keefer, John N.
Small, Henry J. Seibert, Henry C. Small,
Adam Small, c. j. Faulkner, Peter Gard.
ner. John Jamison, Geo. Tabh. Edward
+. Ta5b, Jacob Viewer and Sam'l Baker.
he meeting was organized by appoint
ing Jacob Wcrer, Chairman, and Hani.
son Waite, Secretary.
Daniel II. Doll was appoinled Treasa.
rer oil the Company also, builder Of
Machines of said company.
Resoired, that Danl H. Doll DO as soon
aspracticablc, build four machines, TO be
USED IN such manner as this company sbal
direct when they are completed, for tho
purpose oil testing their performance.
hesotucd, that each member of the Com
pany do pay into the hands of the Treas.
urer the sum Of 81. so for the purpose Of
purchasing four sets OF Castings for tho
Machines, directed to be built at present
Resored. that the Secretary do wrs
TO VIM. Miller, Iron Founder, Baltimore.
TO forward to Harpers- Ferry, a sets oil
Castings, and that the Treasurer do fur
nish the amt necessary 10 pay for tho
same.
Rssolved. that the proceedings of this
meetings be published in the Newspapers
printed in .Martinsburg
JACOB WEvER, Chairman.
Harrison Waite, See'y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

DEPLoRABLE EvESr.-On Sunday last be-
tween the hours Of 10 and II o'clock A. NJ, OPP
positc Donaldsonville, two valuable citizens,
heads OF families, and two children, became the
victims of a most deporable accident. The
Poursinc family were crossing the river in a
large pirouge, returning from church, when they
were met by the steamer Belfast, coming down
the river Most imprudently the people in the
piroguc attempted to cross ahead Of the steamer
which, notwithstanding all the efforts which
were made on board 10 stop her head way, came
IN contact with the pirogue, and ran over it,
NJ. Casmir Poursine, and his brother William
together with child three years old, and young
MIR. U. Landry, sunk before any assistance could
be rendered TO them. Mrs. Poursine, far ad :.
vanced in the family way, was saved, owing to
her silk gown, which most happily supported
her on the waves long enough TO afford time for
assistance. The four negroes who rowed the pi
rogue, more locky than their masters, succeeded
in saving their lives BY clnging to the mast of
the pirogue.-N Orleans paper, april q.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

FiaE We regret 10 learn, that two dwell.
ings, belonging to Mr.. Isaac Appler. near Union
town. were entirely consumed by fire. together
with their contents, on Monday evening last
Whilst the family aad several hands who were
employed in putting up new house for Mr.. Ap.
pier, were at their suppers, in the old dwelling
they were alarmed by the noise produced by
ire and on going TO the door, great was their
astonishmcnt TO find the new house wrapt in
names and the old house burning rapidly over
their heads All efforts to STAY the devour;ng ele.
ment were useless. Both buildings were soon re-
duced to the ground. together with the furniture,
wearing apparel, and tools Of the work,nen.C
The loss to Mr., A. is very serious. Ii is suppo.
scd the fire was communicated 10 the combusti
bic matter in or about the new house. by some
children who had been left out side near bak e
oven, in which fire had been kindIcd - H.
minister (Dfd.) Carrolltonian.
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DIED.

On the 25th ult. at his residence on Back Creek
in the 9TH year Of his age, of pulmonary din.
ease, Mr.. JAMES ROBINSON, son OF the late Is
Iacl Robinson, Esq. of this county.
On Sunday last, in the 18th year Of her age.
Miss MARGARET CHAFFIN, daughter of Mr..
Aaron Chaflin, of this county.
At his residence, near Darkesville, on Wed.
nesday last, MIR. SEGIsIMUND SHOWERS, aged rs
years aud 10 DAYS, He was one ofthe Oldest
inhabitants Of this county, and one of the NEST
respectable citizens. He has left large family
and many friends TO lament his loss.
Communicated
II is often the lot of the humble and retiring
man, 10 pass through life in comparative obscuri.
ty, when in every relation of life, as a patriot.
a citizen, father, and friend, he may tru,
deserve 10 rank far above thousands whose names
in every ones mouth. Such good men as
.hese are unappreciated, and their orth remains
untold and unfelt, until death, the great equal.
ger Of mems merits, snatches them way to bet.
ter world and we then feel, for the first time,
awake to their excellence.
Such a man was SOLOMON RoPP, who died on
the 9th of May. at the advanced age of 6S-he
lived through life truthful and industrious an,
and when the hour Of death came, he was pre-.
pared TO encounter it with that hope of a chris.
tian, that passeth all understanding he lived the
life Of an honest man, the noblest work Of COP,
and he died the death Of the righteous.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
FOREIGN NEWS.

The intelligence from Europe received since
our last number is of character highly import ant
Detailed accounts will be found in this DAYS pa.
per. The defeat OF the Ministers in the British
Parliament with their resignation, has created
great sensation there, and seems 10 be regarded
as the forerunner of events as uncertain as they
must be important. Sir Robert Peel has borne
himself through The couAict, with sagacity and
so great moderation and frmness, as to attach
warmly his political friends, and elicit the es.
teen and admiration of his opponents.
The news from France authorizes the hope
that the American Indemnity Bill has, ere this
passed the French Chambers, and that few
days will watt the glad tidings of peace and har.
mony TO our shores. The Journal Of Commerce
has the following from correspondent at Havre,
OF date, April LIST.
g The Poland has just gone out Of port, but
VIII wait short time in the Roads for the let
tiers received this morning from Pats by Fsta-
iet'e. We should not have been sorry if she
could have waited until to morrow morning, as
we think il very probable the vote ON the indem-
nny bill will be taken to-day. We have not a
doaot oil the bill passing, nor that the majority
VIII De large one, say from 10 TO so in our ia
vor. The Erie will sail on the I 9th inst for
new ork, and the Albany on the 2Oth"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
VIRGINIA. ELECTIONS

FAUQUIER. Congress.-Mercer, no oppo-
sition. Senate.--Hunter, ~ 6l7, TIdbaii (W)
6l3 Assembly,. Smith. % 629, Marshall,
(W) 623, Hickerson, % COS, Chapman (W)
ssh,
BEDFORD Congress. (W)
65s, Stewart, q } 654. SENATE. -campbell,
wi IN, Galloway, % 57g. Assembiy:-R.
Campbell, (W) ga, E. Pate, (W) go, Pres
ton, ~ $40, Thompson % COS.
NICHOLAS AND FAYETTE. Dickerson,
(W) elected by ii votes over Price (W)
CABELL. Assembly .-Bhuring, (W) ga
Thomsburg, CD 100, Hampton, ia tMr
Hampton was the late delegate and although
professed Wing, voted throughout, with the
jackson party, conttndihg that his county wa
for Jackson)
MASON. Congress.- johnson, ~ l6l, Al
! len, (V) 155.
JACKSON. johnson, 2l5, Allen, 81
RANDOLPH Majority for Allen, 200.
johnson, ~ is elected IN the district by aoou
| 100 majority.
Mason and jackson send one delegate TO th
| Legislature. Our old countyman hiaJ. Wagon
! or has been reelected by six votes.
! LEE. Assembly. Stephen B. Collier, wv
! elected by three yotcs,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

There has been an active business on the Ca
nal within the last week. The produce, of every
description, that had accumulated during the
short suspension while the Canal was under re
pairs, has found its way through Much of il
was disposed Of at this market, which presents a
brisk and cheering appearance; high prices are
given. and dealers enjoy certain prospect of d
profitable reward. Our inspection system, too,
has received practical commencement On one
day this week, many six hundred barrels OF
Flour were bored aud received the brand. This
looks like business.
A breach Of some extent, we hear, has taken
place on the Canal, in this neighborhood, in the
repair of which il has been found necessary to
draw off the water A very short time will suf-
flee for making the required repairs JTiliiams-
port Banner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

The Legislature Of Maine have just passed d
law ordering potatoes 10 be weighed, in certain
cases, and prescribing sixty four pounds 10 the
Law, wise as he was. Potatoes by weight I
Sixty -four pounds bdshel when bushel weighs
all weights, and The worse the potatoes are the
more they weigh. Why, by and by, we shall
have law ordering all men to wear white hats,
which will be about rational. Laws never
change mems habits or fasbicas. The sarks stood
every thing bu. the clipping Of their boards. lie.
gislation is odious when it NEEDLES with all lit,
lie ters.--FWt, A6c'r.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMESr, !
4th May, 1895. (
NOTICE

To Mail Contractors, and others who are oil
may be creditors of the Post Office Department
The practice of accepting the drafts OF
persons in the employment Of the Post
Office Department, for services thereafter
to be rendered, as also for moneys due
will be discontinued. No drafts drawn
after PRONUNCIATION OF this notice, will be
accepted or paid unless drawn in pursu,
ance OF some special arrangement.
1t is intended TO pay promptly, al the
end OF the present and succeeding quar-.
ter, all just claims accruing against the de
partment. within such manner as vii
hereafter be made known.
AS payments for services rendered will
be promptly made, the performance of the
services contracted for, will be rigidly ex
acted.
Fines will not be imposed without full in
qulry and sufficient cause; but when i'm.
posed, they will not be RENTED.
Arrearages of former quarters will be
paid as fast as the Department acquires
the means.
No retrospective allowances will be
made for any regular service hereafter
rendered, such as carrying the mails in
another manner, or more speedily or more
frequently, than is stipulated for in the
contracts. improvement will be paid for
only when they shall have been previous
ly approved and ordered by the depart
ment, and the rate Of allowance fixed ac.
cordlng to law, AMOS KENDALL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

The Senate Of the United States, at it'd
last session, passed resolution. request
ing the President "a consider the expedi-
ency Of entering into negotiations with
with the South American States, for the
purpose of securing for cur commerce and
people, safe passage across the isthmus,
from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean,
In compliance with this Recommendation
Of the Senate, we understand, the Presi-
dent has appointed Col. CHARLES BIDULR
of Tennessee, TO conduct the negotiation.
and that be is about TO visit the Southern
Continent. in prosecution Of the objects
in view -PennsyluaiGn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

THE CuRRENeY-What has become of all the
promises made by the Globe and other Jackson
presses, as to the great things they were to do
for the currency? The removal of the Depositcs
and the Gold Bill, were TO put down the % bank
rags and 10 we now have the Globe publish
ing the tohinings Of the Evening Post and the
Journal of Commerce, about the excessive issues
of bank paper
Will the Globe tell us how these winnings
comport with the promises made by the party /?
Is the currency in dangerous state Have the
paper regs increased, instead Of being put d0tcn
according to promise' We take it these honest
fellows have got into dilemma from which it
will be difficult to extrIcate themselves u. S.
Telegraph.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

THE SPANISH PIRArEs.-The Boston Pos,
says:-There is rnmor in circulation, which we
believe 10 be entitled TO credit, that letter has
been received at Salem from the Governor Of
IT Thomas, in which the latter states that he
has now in his possession, and subject TO the or
der of its owner, the sum Of 5000, in Spanish
dollars, which was left with him BY De Soto, &
was part of the money taken from the Mexican.
IL will be recollected that De Soto was ARE sted
at ST Thomas. IL is also said that the United
States sloop of war, Erie recently touched there,
aud that the Governor offered TO deliver up the
money into the hands OF Capt PercivaI for safe
keeping, until claimed by Mr.. Peabody.
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OUR PATRONS.

1OObh n NANAfA1'
Its now more than two years since we assu-
med the proprietorship ofthe Gazette, and with
in the period we have Lad occasion to expert
ence divers vicissitudcs, vexations, and incon-
~so;encies incident TO the life of printer. We
have had little cause to complain OF the extent of
the patronage we have received, but if we were
so disposed we might bay much in dispraise Of
the negligence Of the great body OF our patrons
10 our interests. We paid a round sum for the
purchase Of the establishment from our predcces-
sor and spared neither money or labor mint
ting up the office with new press, types, &c,
in employing hands at high wages, in eniarg'ng
thc paper one fourth without an enlargement Ct
the price, in issuing extras when we had more
intcsiiDg matter 10 communicate than our sheet
would contain, in word, in doing all that money
and labor could do to make our humble journal
interesting and useful to its patrons While all
this has been faithfully done our part, il must
appear strange that we have never received a
dollar from far the greater number OF our Patrons
that our logger shows a unsettled accounts to
the amount of several thousand dollars, and that
we have been under the necessity Of drawing
upon private resources and the indulgence oi
type founders, papermakcrs, &c, for tho sup
port of the office 1t would occasion very little
inconv enience TO cur patrons to discharge their
small bills offrom two TO ten dollars &c, for sub
scriptons, advertising, and job work, and if they
would consider how maryellously comfortable
the yearly punctual receipt Of six or seven
hundred sums Of from two TO ten dollars
would make printer, there is scarcely an indi
yidual who would await the call of the collector,
We have throws out these suggestions for the
consideration of our friends and the the subject
does not possess great interest for our readers,
we hope that it may be the last as it is now the
frs, time il has been preached in our columns
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

70 The Ship Orozimbo which lately arrived
at Baltimore from Liverpool, brought out an i'm
porta'ion OF fourteen heifcrs and two bulls of
the full blood, short horned breed, which are
SAID to be one of the finest parcels Of cattle ever
imported into the United States. To those inter.
ested In rearing fine cattle in this section of coun-
try an excellent opportunity will be offered for
The Improvement of their present stock, as
we learn they are to be placed on the farms
oil n d. shephed, Esq, of shepherdstown JEFF
ferson county
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

Chesapeake s. Ohio Capitalization of tolls
We learn with pleasure from a letter written
by an officer of the company to his friend in this
town. that the board Of directors of the Chesa,
peake and Ohio Canal Company have reduced
the rate of toll charged on wheat and flour 10
one and holt cents per ton per mile; the redu-
ced tariff to take effect on the first dag Of judy
nert. The toll on lime is reduced 10 one third
Of a cent per mile, and other alterations advant-
ageous to the trade have been made The new
tariff has received the sanction of the Mary land
commissioners
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were elected.
i National Convention.-Thc Der

" Nctional Convention. The Democraticcen
trail committee at Frankfort, hereby reouest
snch OF the delegates Of any there be appointed
BY the Legislative Convention, held in this place
during the late session of the Legislature, to at
teha as oe'egates 10 the National convention. to
De ned at Baltimore in May next, to nominate
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presiden
cy. and who cannot do so, 10 inform them Of Uof
fact orthtcih, that they may appoint other, 10
attend dgreeaby TO The po,csrs vested in them, as
It Is important that the State should be fully rep
resented IN the convention. - Kentucky 1rrus
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

HAMMERISG BY STEAM.-There is no pause,
no stop TO the inventive genius Of our countr
physician of Boston has invented a machine.
consisting Of numerous hammers which go by
steam. the force and rapdity of which will ena-
Bile the owners Of the rich granite quarries OF
Massachusetts and New Hampshire, to dress and
face blocks of this hard rock for building in We
ry short, time and at cheap rate. This had
been serious difficulty. and it is now overcome.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

YOUNG MEMS TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
The Young men OF Martinsburg are requested
to meet in the Presby terian Church, on Tuesday
evening next at candle light for the purpose Of
forming young mems Temperance Society.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

An election was held on Monday last for off
GERS OF the Martinsburg Savings Institution for
the ensuing ycar, and the following gentlemen
were elected
David IL Conrad, Charles Boarman
Conrad Hogmire, John X. Wilson
isaac >; Lauck, Joseph Burns,
Christian ID. Wolf,
Al "a meeting of the board on Tuesday Morning
David Holmes Conrad, esq. was re elected pre.
sident.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

Canal Scrip.-The Secretary of the Cbo..
peake and Ohio Canal Company gives notice tbst
the small notes heretofore issued by that comma.
ny, called Canal Scrip, will be paid on demand
as they become due. at the bank of Washington
and the Patriotic Bank Bonner,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

10 RISE OF FLoUR.-Our readers will b,
pleased to hear, that flour has risen to slx dolicr
In Baltimore, and seven in New York,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14
MARRIED,

On Tuesday the 9Th inst. at Lcitcrsburg, Nd ,
by the Rev. Mr. Kline, Mr.. JOSIAH ID. FLAee,
of this county, 10 Miss CAROLINE E., daughter
place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

met RS. A. L. NICHOLSON, respect
AVE- fully informs the citizens of Martins.
burg that she has opened a school near
the corner Of Queen and John streets for
Young Ladies, where all the branches Of
good English education will be taught.
She hopes from her experience in teaching
to give satisfaction 10 those who may pat.
ronise her
Martinsbnrg, May Il. 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

MARTINSBURG VOLUNTEERS.
FHsHE Volunteer Company recently en-.
II listed in Mariinsburg will meet at
the Globe Tavern, on Saturday next, at
8 o'clock for the election Of officers.
JACOB MYERS.
Col 9Th Rest. r. NJ
P. S. Persons disposed TO enlist in said
company, will please to attend at the
same time and place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

MARTINSBURG ACADEMY.
THE undersigned has been unavoida.
bly, compelled 10 absent himself from bis
school for one week. Ii will be re open.
ed on Monday next.
S. M WHANN.
April ii. 1886
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

Tazewell, Madison, and Orange to hear from
"Stated TO be for White against Van Buren,.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-14

DEAIh OF FAiNCB AuGU6TUs,-~The intelli-
gence from Lisbon is melancholy and important.
The young Queens husband, Prince Augustus
de Leuchtenberg, died suddenly, at2P. NJ on
the 18th OF March, as it is said of quincy but
the correspondent of one of the London papers.
inumaies strong suspicious Of poison were enter
,aneo, ana gives the following reasons that the
body was much swollen; that no allusion was
made to his illness in. the Court Circular until
me wednesday preceding his DEATH although
MS indisposition commenced ON Monday, and
no bulletins were issued till he was dead. Eyen
admitting these assertions TO be true, however.
we see no great reason to suspect foul dealing !:
royal assassinations are seldom Committed ;n
these modern days, and the high state Of health
enjoyed by the Prince. an his full habit
Of body, were very likely to render an attack
OF the quincy fatal. The event had caused
great sensation throughout Portugal, and par,cu.
larly in the capital. where the Prince had rem.
dered himself very popular. II is stated in some
Of the papers, that reports of conspiracy were
prevalent, and that strong fears were entertain.
ed OF commotion, but other accounts affirm, and
we suspect, with more truth. that the greatest
ananimi'y prevailed among thu Deputies, of