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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30
From The National IntelIigencer'

We heartily congratulate the country
that the bill TO regulate the deposites of
the public moneys, which originated with
The Senate has become a law. The Pre-
sldenrs approval of the bill was made
known to Congress yesterday; and it had
already been announced, earlier in the
Gay, ~ the editorial columns Of the Globe
Mr. Clay remarked in his place upon thi.
unusual fact, which is in keeping with o.
.ner strange things connected with the
history oil this important measure.
w hen the bill passed the Senate with a
1ole OF Az to s, it was still confidently a.
verreo mat, if IT also passed the House, il
wouco DC vetoed by the President. But
.ne FAVOR II received in the House, from
the moment of its introduction added to
the powerful vote by which il nssssS
the Senate, threw CONSERVATION and CON
fusion into the ranks of those who would
willingly have contributed to defeat il
either 10 the House of Representatives
or IN the Palace, if not there. 1t BEGAN.
necessary to find or make some cause
oil action, upon which the President
might change his course, and sign bill
which 1t had been inconsidcrately given
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30
The sURpLus REvEEuE.-Th. ~, :

AhE SURPLUS REvESUE.-The bin -. =
regulation of the deposiies of the pph,;. VIC
and for the distribution Of the surplu, ,.sA e''
passed the House Of Representative, q, !,
inst. by vote of los to 80. One Of n. i'
of the bill as il came from the Sena,s N''0A'
ded by the House and sent back 70 ~. eA'
where the amendment wa, concurred !, ' "a
Dill was then sent TO the President. wbo -"'
ed IT on the Gath, with his signature and lar. -fa
ms Dill after specifying the rules ana ~
tons for the government Of the public A.. "
provides that the public monies tina, ,b. f',''''
hand on the first day of January 1897 a. " co
serving five millions of dollars, shall \. ~
ed with the different States of The rr.,. f'''''
ding to their representation in The O''
House OF Representatives. or to such If a. 'Ad
shall by law authorize their Treasure,
competent authorities to receive the nsf
terms prescribed in the bill, and IN. g. "S
OF the Treasury is authorized IN AZ.
same to the treasurer or other designated -. '
ihes oil such States, and TO receive 900
Tor the same in such form as he NAV
The certificates to express the usu,l ,a.s, ',1'
cations Of common depo,itors Of money =. ' .s
keeping and repayment, and pledge N. 81,
the State to pay the said monte, fro,, -
to time, il they shall be needed 10 d.f,.u :,
public expense aft er expending the 6,s all
reservation. II any State shall decl;n. II :"
ceive its portion of the surplus on The term, ~.
scribed in the bill, the treasurer NAV aeno.;'.,.
with such other States as will comnlv r;,1 ~
said terms. If the money thu. deposited .tsr
be required, or any part of it, to meet anne;
ations made by law, it is to be called for - ~.
bic proportion, within one year, a, pe,rlv =. :.
can be conveniently, from the difye,oo,
with which it has been deposited. but ,h,u =.
be called for in sums exceeding ten ,bo,..,1 =,
lars from any one State in any one mo,,h -,
out previous notice Of thirty da,s eor sv.ru
additional sum of twenty thousand dollar, which
may be required
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

PACKET BoATs Company ha. been
formed in this place, to establish line OF
Packet Boats, 10 connect with the line
now running from the District TO Harners
rerry and Shepherdstown. Two Boats,
wei. adapted to the purpose. are now fit,
ing up to be placed on The line, and it is
expected that they will, in the course of a
lew le, days, be ready to transpor, passengers.
lhey Will be connected with the national
ROAD road by two stages. one running TO Clear
oprIng' and the other to Hagerstown, thus
ahoroing every convenience and accom-
mediation to travellers eastward and west.
ward. The enterprising individuals who
nave shown their public spirit by embark.
ing IN this business, deserve and will mn
doubt receive adequate encouragement
WtiIiamspOrt Banner
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

TExAs-Mr Groce, a citizen of this
interesting country, brings further news
from the belligerents. The Texian Army
1900 strong, under the command of Brig
adler Zen. Rusk, was on the east side of
the Colorado river, on the 18th of NAV,
preparing to cross and follow the Mexican
invaders on their retreat, and prevent
them from taking off any property. The
Mexican army under Gen FiIasola, above
5000, were on the west side Of the Color
ado, in the most deplorable condition, ha
wing 1000 sick and wounded, and the ba
lance IN a state of starvation. By this
genueman's account, it also appears that
General Filasoia, sent request to Gene
raj Rusk, begging to be permitted to keep
the or 400 beeves, (then in possession
OF the Mexlcans) and stating that, if al
lowed TO do so, he would not only paw for
them, but consider the granting of his ap
phcation as debt of gratitude. General
husk (with the humanity that ever char
acter'zes the brave, and which is also lit
lie known IN the Mexican army,) consent.
cd to the request. The Mexican army
had taken The lower route, by the way Of
Copano and Metamoras, TO avoid the In.
dams, who they feared would interrupt
them on the other track. The Mexicans
appeared TO wish themselves at home
again. never more TO NEEDLE with the
brave Texans.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

BATTLE WITH THE lsDiAFs.~-The Go
lumbus Geo. papers of the 10th inst. give
th Q following account of battle between
the Indians and company Of men from
Gwlnnett co, Ga.
One of the most serious and desperate
engagements that has happened since the
commencement Of the presen, war, took
place on Thursday last about three miles
above Fort Jones. About forty of the
Gwinnett cavalry, under Capt. Garmuny.
were stationed at the house of MIR. Shep-
herd, the balance Of the company having
been detained for some other service
Capt g. in the forenoon Of that day had
promised Col. Jernigan, who was then
out on scouting party, TO assist him in
case he was attacked. At 8 O'Clock in the
evening firing was heard at short dis
lance, which was supposed to be an en-
| gagemcDt between the aforesaid scouting
party, and the Indians. Capt. Garmuny
Immediately set on foot with his forty men
and after proceeding about half mile. dis
covered several Indians, who retreated to.
| wards branch Of their main body, consis-
ting Of about $50. The whites advanced
and attacked them, when battle Of more
than two hours duration cnsued. IL was
evident from the movements Of the enemy
that their object was TO outfiank and sur
round the command Of Capt. Garmuny
who ordered retreat back to the house.
The Indians pressed upon bis men keep.
ing up constant fire, which was returned
with the desperate courage of men who
are determined TO sell their lives as dearly
a Nnth 4 4
the bravery oil this little band, who though
compelled to retreat disputed every inch
oil ground, and sent many tawny savage
to his last account. Capt. 6. whose name
will be remembered for his intrepid and
daunlless conduct slew three Of his merci
less assaiants after he had retreated to
the house-one Of them after himself had
been shot down. His men no less brave
than himself kept up constant fire upon
their pursuers, uhtil the arrival of a rein
forcem ent of about 90 men from Fort
Jones, who charged the Indians and relief
we'd for the time the exhausted troops that
had fought the first hard battle. This re
enforcement being, however, too small to
contend with the overwhelming force of
the enemy, were compelled TO retreat af
ter hShting ten TO one for almost half an
hour. In those engagements some 25 or
50 Indians are said to have been killed.
Those who hayas since visited the battle
ground suPp1Am the signs that were
lett, the numh 7slain was much greater
Whatever rOmor may say Of this fight,
there can be no question of one thing.
that every man engaged in it did his duty
and fought with courage rarely equalled
and never surpassed by inexperienced sol
diers. Gwinnett and Stewart counties
have right to be proud Of their sons, who
in the hour of trial have molly done and
nobly died. j. V. Tate, James Ii. Hol
land, VIM. Simms, James VI. Allen, Robt
l. Holland, James C. Martin, Henry w !.
Peden, and Isaac Lacy Of the Gwinnett
Cavalry were killed, and Capt. Garmuny
Mr. Alexander, Mr.. HINT and Mr.. Stem
were wounded. Ofthe reinforcement from
Fort Jones, Robert Billups, David Delk,
Mr.. Erwin, sad Mr.. Hunter, were killed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

shall not pronounce any encomiums
upon the gsllantry of the venerable patri-
OF, the intrepid hero, Gov. Shelby. His
distinguished services during the late war,
as we'll as those of the revolutionary, will
be remembered to the latest posterity--
of him and the brave officers and men,
who under the command Of General Har-
rison, achieved the glorious victory at the
battle Of the Thames, one sentiment per-
vades the Union, that they merit every
mark Of distinction which Congress and
grateful country can bestow.
Mr.. Dickerson then offered the follow
ing resolution.
Resolved, by the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States as.
| sembled, that the thanks Of Congress be.
and they are hereby presented TO Major
General William Henry Harrison, and
Isaac Shelby, late governor Of Kentucky
| and through them to the officers and men
under their command, for thei. galantry
and good conduct in defeating the comb
ned British and Indian forces, under ma.
jor general Proctor, on the Thames ia
Upper Canada. on the fifth day Of Octo
Der, one thousand eight hundred and thir.
teen, capturing the British army, with its
baggage, camp equippage, and artillery
and that the President of the u. States be
requested TO cause two gold medals to be
struck; mathematical Of this triumph, and
presented to Gen. Harrison and Isaac
Shelby late Governor Of Kentucky.
Which resolution was subsequently una
nimously adopted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

A New England merchant. who had ae
cumulated vast property by care and in
dustry yet was still as busy as ever in ad
ding vessel TO vessel, and store TO store
though considerably past the meridian of
hle' being asked by a neighbor how much
property he supposed would satisfy hu-
n being; after a short pause be replied
" a little more"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

Costly AMMUNITION - Governor Call,
oil Florida, IN despatch. communicating
officially the relief Of the party in the
Block House, states that they had been
fired upon necessarily by the Indians
that the logs Of the block house were full
oil balls, some Of lead, some of pewter, and
some OF Silrer-of the latter he had obtain
ed one. cut out from the logs. but is at a
loss whether to consider the of such
bullet as evidence of short supply of
ammunition, or a superstitious belief in
the efficacy Of silver balls.
The latter notion belongs rather to the
forests of Germany, than TO the mora.ses
Uf Florida.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

1t is computed that the whole amount
OF business in the leather manufacturer
line, done in Massac hu.etts. is equal 70
5000 600 dollars per annum equal to
the United States. NO''0H 'ioP "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

A deliberate attempt was made to fire
the new Presbyterian Church in NorfolS
on sunday night last. 1t was fortunately
discovered aud the IRE extinguished be.
ore any serious damage was sustained.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-30

RICHARD H. BAYARp, Esq. has been ''''' =
to the United States Senate from the o''"
Delaware, to fill the vacancy eccasioned Ol -
resignation Of Mr.. Naudaiu.
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
Defnitions-from latest authorities.

Great Democrat.-An office. .ho der-one who is ve. ry much interested in the welfare of the dear people and endeaVors to persuade them that their only safety in supporting his interests and keeping himself and friends in office.
 Consistent Poiitician.-One whose political princi. p'es always conform themselves to his private in- teres's-whose generashp consists n performing with military precision the motions ot eyes right and left, right about face and backward wheel, according the movements of the party which happens to be upper most.
 Deroied Pntriot.-One who is full of zeal for the public, provided the pay is good-and after he has massed princey fortune for himseC goes about ore. may gain the sympathy ofthe poor-one who courts kick annually, and then aud strips aud shows the mat k, as wound received in the service of his try.
 hIechanicS' Friend.-One who maker all his pnrcha. ses abroad, that the home manufacturer have the benefit ol tle pnfterns-who assists except up- on double eecuri'y-whO is guilty oi enCOUrag ing mechanics 10 borrow at Bank by endorsing for thcm-who always ia the first 10 attach doubtful cre- d,l0r and the last person o whom any mechanic would think or going TOT HsInIeresIeG IaVOr-wnnse pat rOMage IS the price aRd the badge of serviiWde-whO never invests any thing in manufacturing himse!C-Oh no but one who dearly loves tho mechanics.
 No Monopoiy.-A magic word--n sort of hocus po- GUS, the operation of which is O keep all the prOfta ble offices within the circle of family combination
 Rotation in OGce.-A political game. in which the principal skill consists in keeping the bat n motion lill h falls into the ,ight hands-which finishes the game.
 Deputyship.-.An inoffensve medicine, generally used aiferatipe-a small dose s considered sWf cient for political sucking. BROAD AXE.
 lWc wonder if our brother mechanic intends the R- bove definitions to hit any of "lhe everlasting great democrats" about this iown7]
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
NOTICE.

THE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis- N trict of Sharon has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the cred- itors to the estate of ABIGAIL COLE, late of said Sharon, deceased. represented inso!v- cn., in which tN exhibit their claims to us the snbscribers,appoinled by said Court Commis- sioners [" receive, examine and adjust said cIaims-We hereby give notice iha, we shall meet at the dwelling house of Calvin Jackson. {. n said Sharon. on the first Monday of June. nrxt- and the last Monday of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the du- ties of our said appointment. All claims not presented within said limited time will be de- barsed 8 recovery.
 ALPHEus LEVITT, ! Comm,is-
 SAMUEL F.. EvERlrT, { sioners.
 Sharon, March l. Ie36. Az
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24

COnSGerWGtiOa iR ahe WIRssnm.-An emiasaFy from the Hartford Regency made his appearance iO this village "n Monday evening" l4th, with orders IO iIe rurege"cy here to rally all the force of the party iO this county, as he said iI was evident that the Camp. bells were coming! (true! aud exclude every re- pubica" from the Legislature who would not vote for Niles as Senator, the only Iesi of patent democracy- This modest gentleman openly denounced in the bar room OG the Mansion House Hon. AnseI Sterling and many other Osd republicans, because they will cumb IO the dctaton of the Hartford P. O. Fine ass t"s we have como to- when our IabOring people ca" not choose their representatives except under the perv'sIon of an un6edged youth who wears white kid gloves uses Q"zziog glass, and calls hmseIfa dem ocrat. WoRKEY.
 Seth P. Beers in recent speech before caucus in this village ahored long and uehementy, prove that the present Whig party was the the old Fed era party; and the present Vaa Ruren party the as the old Democratic party. Now the writer of this article heard Judge BurraIl short time since, say that the cry of Democracy and Federalism a' the pre- sent day, was all unmeaning-a h"mh"g-and empl"y- ed only for political effect. Which of these genlle men are we to believe? Truly our Commissioner, who has the almost entire control Il" S2 OO OOO "G the Peoples money, is pursuing very dignifed and ho"- osable course, in attending caucuses and preaching such elec,ioneer"g rant. Poor martyr! whe" ,cW thy prosecutions cease! when will thy "siIk stocking neighbors" permit thee to rest in quiet! tt
 MR. ADAMs-Sir: There is a certain North Street potatoe story.eller who is making merry and chuck ling the idea that he has siied or brought back (as he is pleased to call m certain 1880 and '36 Jackso. nian, by nominating him Secretary oa late meeting at the County House. This is therefore to inform ;he said Sharon mountain Federalist that his intentions were we'll understood and duly appreciated, and that he may assured that he canno, be made to draw i" the South Farms Federal TwaddIing harness-ha. wing sworn with other Democrats in this town rter- nal opposition to all Trmmers and Fence politicians
 B..
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24

4 TroiEOr.AThM John M. Niles is rairor 10 the
 true nierests of Connecticut, man, in view of the following facts, deny. I, will he recoIIec,ed that bill is now pending beiore Congress called "The Land Bill" This bill proposes To divide the avas of the lands owned by the U. S. Government among the several States according 10 their population. The a. mount now in the U. 5. Treasury, as the avails of these lands, is twenty millions Of dollars. The pro- portion of this anIOUHt which would belong to Con- necticut, in the bill cOsId pass, wovd be about $500 900 cash dOwn IL also appears from recent in
 vesgatiOns that the annual income to this State from this source, would be from Io $500, 1000. The all most iHcOaceivate benefits which, as State, as in- dividuaIs, the People OI Connecticut would derive from such a of revenue. too apparent to need remark. In four years, our School Fund could be doubled, the character of our School System ee- vated, and the advantages of education furnished to every child of the State, without a cents expense- Our State Tax, amounting to S3O, ,0OO annually, could be immediately repealed-a system of internal improvement could be forthwith commenced, which would call forth energies deveIopc resources and difuse life, activity and happiness all over the State. NOW MARK THE FACT. On the 18th of this month, the question taken in the U. s. Sem- ate, whether the land bill should be taken up for sidernton. The vote stood g against and 24 in ,- vor-among the names found against it, stands JOHN NJ. NILES. Yea, the fact stands recorded that John M Niles voted against the least consideration Of bill, the passage of which would contribute more to the real prosperity of the People of Connecticut than any and aIt the other bills before Congress. We brand him with the name of Trailor-Trailor 10 the interests of Connecticut. Fellow Citizens, will you support this mani Will you send men the next Le- gsIature who will return John M. Niles to the Senate of the U. s. for the six years there aid in de- fraudng you of your just rights. and in conveying them away to the Western States 10 sustain the pur
 poses oft par,y9 Reflect this subject-reAect dis passiona.ey, seriously; and act justice your. selves, to the rising generation, and your country dictates. KIRBY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
MAJOR DAVID MARSH.

Upon an inquiry being made ol a certai" uneasy character in this vicinity few days ago why the Jack son party dd set up aber ma" to represent the 18th district in ike Senate of this State, he briskly piled, do you not k"oD That Mej. Marsh is good enough to be run dopn Mnt ths wome"t thers is Ae leost chance for as, e Mcjor wiH De hustled aside @"d ths claims some one else obrnded upon the District? No doubt there is much truth in this suggestion. We have men in the dislric. who grasp a, every office which the Jackson party can con'roIT but with re- spect those that beyond their reach, because they are in the gift Of the People, s empty Honor e running candidates or these s meed o" asrew"rdS y the Commissioner of Ihe s. F.. the U. $. District Attorney. and few others. Co s poor J"rHer'. His strange that Major Marsh and his friends should 'u' fer themselves 10 be used iH this manOer.
 AN ELEcToR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
NleMdaH. BOayS z!

THE Whigs cf Sharon are inrited 10 meet at \ Evsritrs kOiel in EllssOorth. on TAursday evening, March Sl. tO make arrangements Jor the coming electiOR.
 Marek e. Pev ovdsv cf the COmmittee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
NOTICE.

THE New Haven Steam Boats have again A commenced running. One of them here after will leave New Haven daily, Sundays, excepted, at 2 o'clock A. M. Returning, will leave New-York daily. at the same hour.
 JOEL ROOT, Agent. Ne,v, Houen, M1reh sg, 1886. 4q
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
WANTED.

THE subscriber wishes to Hire JOUR- L NEWMAN WAGGON MAKER-One' that is acquainted with the different parts of wood work would be preferred. To good workman good wages will be paid.
 LEWIS SMITH. Har,vinton, March 23. lsSe. 49
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
Watches and JeWelrv.

HNHE subscribers having entered into Co., A- partnership, under the name and firm of
 R. MerrimaM & Co. for the purpose of continuing the business of Repairing Clocks and Watches, Manut tacfuring S'trer Spoons, Sc. Sc. would inform their cus- toners that they have just received from New York an extensive assortment of
 Watches, Je0CeIa'y, Gyaed
 PLEvteO ,WsN1'e. of superior quality, and the latest patrerns:; amongst which are the following articles Gold, coral, flagrte and jet Ear Rings :, C"rneIian, agate, coral, jet, onyx and gold Breast Pins imitation and real emerald, opal. diamond set, pearl and plain Finger Rings; Belt Buckles; Slides, Plated SnnhersSL Trays; Britannia Tea Pots; Steel Spectacle Cases; Near. sighted Spectarlcs and Eye Glasses Music Boxes. Motto Seals. en-Knives, Cut. ting Pllars, Watch Oil, Magnets, Combs, Tu- ning Pliars, Sc. &c.
 Thankful for past favors, they will be still more pleased with continuance of patronage.
 REUBEN MERRIMAN,
 REUBEN R. MERRlMAN. W. B. Wanted, an APPRENTICE to the above business, from l4'to l5 years of age.- Doe of sober and industrious habits, who can come well recommended, will meet with good 
 One door east 9 Pres1.yterian Church, 2
 Litchfeld, March 2S. 1886. 4G
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
NOTICE.

NOTICE. lRNHE Court of Probate for the District of 1 Woodbury hath limited and allowed six months from the 18th day of March, 1ss8, for the creditors to the estate of
 CHAUNCEY WHITTLESEY, late of Roxbury, deceased, to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to- present their accounts, properly attested. with in said li,pe. will be debarred recovery. AW persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARY B. WHITTLEsEY, Adnin'r.
 MATHEW MINOR, Admin'r. Rorbury. March l2, 1S36. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24
W1btg Stgte CVcOa1stasvttOass.

SOG0 eOOSSO~ SVVA8UWB8SOS0O@OOo FOR GOVERNOR, GIDEON TOMLINSON.
 FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR, EBENEZER YOUNG.
 FOR SECRETARY, JONATHAN EDWARDS. FOR TREASURER, NATHANIEL GOODWIN. For Member cf Congress-, REUBEN BOOTH. Senatorial Nominations.
 18th District, JAMES BEEBE, of Winchester.
 18th District. NATHANIEL PERRY, of New Milford.
 l7th District, PETER PIERCE, of Cornwall
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-03-24

7hs Baby Conrention.-We are informed that {" great many old boys attended the late pseudo young mems convcn,on at Wocouvile. What queer fig ure these youth of three years cut in thus trying Co enac, .he par. of frsking juveniIiy! Alter a we suspect that most of them are widowers or old bachelors. who trying get back into sir teens for purposes by no means political.