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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

"The whole nation was now one common gam
ling house"
This startling phrase was recently used
on the floor of Congress by MIR. Cambre-
leng IN relation TO our own proud Repub-
he. Concedlng the truth of the remark,
Col Pickens, Of South Carolina, took oc
casion, in the course of speech Of sinsu
lar eloquence which followed. TO expa,iaie
upon the solemn thought. How well he
improved the text our readers may learn
by the following brilliant extract Ed.
" mchester Repub
"But the gentleman made another de
claration, which confess filled my heart
with the most gloomy forebodings for the
future. After speaking Of the bloated
state of things in the country at present, he
concluded by declaring that "the whole
nation was now one common gambling
housed" Considering the position he oc
cupies in this house, and the relation he
bears to the dominant party that now rules
the nlederacy-co considering that. fIom
his residence, he INST be intimately ac-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

PosTHUMoUs GLoRY.-A revenue pay
able TO our ghosts an ignis fatuus; an
exbalation arising from The ashes and cor
ruption Of the body the glowworn Of the
grave Jack o. lantern, Of which ske
Teton is the Jack, and the lantern a dark
one protracted oblivion (; the short twi
light that survives the setting of the vital
sun, and is presently quenched in the dark
night. "A.hes TO ashes, and dust TO DUST"
may be said Of our fame, as well as Of our
frame one is buried very soon after the
ether. When the rafting earth is cast
upon our coffin. it sends up hollow sound
which after few faint echoes, dies and is
buried in obliyious silence. That fleeting
noise is our posthumous renewn. Living
glory is the advantage of being known to
lhoselx hom you do not know posthu
nous glory is enjoying a celebrity from
which you can derive no enjoyment, and
enabling every puppy in existence to feel
his superiority over you. by repeating the
old dictum, that living dog is better than
dead Iiop, or by quoting Shakespear-"
like not such grinning honor as Sir Wal
Ter hath.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

! quainted With the secret springs Of specu
alton and Commerce. confess heard
| this solemn dec larat'on with no ordinary
emotions. This nation one common gam
| bling house, And who made IL so. Let
| those who hold the reins OF Government
answer this awful question, Mr.. Chair
man, next TO the omaipotence and omni.
presence Of that experimenting Providence
that moves upon the affairs of the world.
there is no power that exercises so great
an influence over the feelings, the senii-
ments and the very nature of man, as the
government that acts upon him, and those
who administer the authority. Let an IN
dividual become abandoned and protiigate
and the consequences Of his vice and mi
putty are. for the most part. confined to
himself and those Immediately around him
but let those who hold in their hands
the 6sstinies Of a great people become cor
rupt and iawless let them trampie over
the great fundamental principles Of the
government, let them become ambitious
and preiliga,e, and the consequences are
felt in the remotest circles OF society; the
highest and the lowest come under this
tremendous influence. Look over the
world, and see it's fairest portions, where
civilization, art. and refinement once held
their soft and mingled sway, now laid low
in ruin and decay go walk by the broken
columns of the Parthenon, or stand on the
grave Of Miltiades ? go and visit the tomb
Of Virgil, or Villas of fully and why is
il that you no longer hear the voice of
the orator, or see no more the poet and
warriorp Is il because the upl,iied hand
Of God has forever blighted those ialrest
portions of his creation No, ne: II
comes from the inqniy Of corrupt, fallen,
ambitious man. Ii is his usurping hand
that has laid these fair regions low. and
made degenerate, responding. aud bro
Ike n hearted people.
And. sir when II is now announced that
our "nation is one common gambling
house." let those who sit on the, aaeAts of
pass through this world. aud refcive IFS
applause +; they may proG ~ triumph. |
that they have received pprobatian OF
their country, and when TIE cravings oil
a guilty conscience shall be felt, they |
may pour upon il the sweet JUNCTION that
rises from the huzzas of passing mob ;
but when they shall have gone through
these SCIENCES, and shall come TO the last
sad day when the secrets and recesses oil
the human heart shall be laid open before
tribunal that is never deceived and new
err errs; when they rise before the search
ing eye ofsn avenging God, then lei the
! q ,estion be asked. who made this nation
one common gambling house and, i'll
mistake not, you will see them quake and
trouble as did Babyion's corrupt aud rev.
cling crew when they beheld upon the
wall the handwriting that announced their
| guilt, AM proclaimed their destiny.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

Absence Of Mind.-The Boston Trans
cript relates the following, as the last in.
occurred recently at the Qusckenbog Ho,
tel. &C b. Esq, one of the boar
ders, on retiring TO rest, in state Of be-
tweenity, put his boots to bed, and placing
his neck in the boot jack, pulled his head
off,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

ACCIDENT BY LlGHTEING Whilst We
ry heavy cloud was passing over this place
on the 29Ih ult., one Of the flashes Of light
ming discharged from II. struck a house IN
the west end Of Patrick street, knocking
the chimney down, and severely although
not fatally ,njuring Mrs. Leah, an old la
dy residing 10 the house. We are inform.
ed that she aud her daughter were in the
garre; at the time the daughter was not
injured. Frederick Citizen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

A lady gives notice 10 the bingham Ga
zette, that misses can be instructed in ma
king Wax Flowers, by applying as per
direction.
Nonsense they better raise sun flowers
and poppie,-nature is the best posey ma
kerr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14
A Washington Correspondent Of Il,

A Washington Correspondent Of the
Portland Argus relates in the following
paragraph, an oid incident ina new way :
A young gentleman, Of St Francesyile,
(La returning TO bis lodgings in this CT
~, last evening was scoested by = roienr.
(as the French cali bighwayman) on the
Pennsylvania Avenue, dressed IN large
whiskers and long frock, who first in
qnired where he lived, and then seizing
his gold safety chain, demanded his watch
and money. The young man very cody
put his hand into his MIC biddte. q e bree,
ches pocket,) 10 make discount, but by
mistake took out snlcker-snee, vulgarly
called spring knifs; tut when Whi.ker
nando found HAT the precious question was
going TO be sprung upon him he withdrew
his motion for the money and watch. aud
would not accept the amendment for the
knife, but dJourned sine die and without
debate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

A young wife at Lowell Mass. has pre-
sented her husband with five children in
eleven months An editor asks who can
beat ihat?' Ia the name Of Bedlam who
would wish TO beat it.-Vicksburg Reg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

The JVices of .Members.-In the little
world at Washington many incidents oc
cur which show off human nature TO great
advantage. The Correspondent of the
Saturday evening Post relates the follow
ing amusing anecdotes ofmembers' ladies
who imagine that because their husbands
are great men they are likewise of no
small consideration in the eyes of the PEG
plc:-
.'Some Of the ladies' who do come on
during the session, would consult their
credits if they kept themselves at home,
for they render themselves SO ridiculous
by their airs and graccs, that they them
selves form a capital fund of amusement,
for those who do not suffer their good ma
turd&o overcome the sense of the ridicu
ous. They are aware that as wives Of
members they will receive more attention
and respect, than they are in the habit Of
receiving at home, and not knowing
where to draw the line, they out Herod
Herod in their pretensions. have heard
one who abused the chambermaid for "not
styling her the Hon. Mrs. -! She
was members lady and ought TO be cal
led Hon. as well as her husband" Ano-
Their who suppose ought TO he called the
Hon. Mrs. B, having been in com.
pany with some ladies of the city, who
were rather reserved in their manners,
observed that "sbe did not think It was re.
serve, but the ladies undoubtedly felt they
were inferior to members ladiesl" San
ia Trnidada j link Of that A third find
ing letters were free of postage when her
husband wrote his name on one corner,
undertook TO frank herself. and letter
was absolutely sent back TO the gentleman
from the office. with polite message that
the post master presumed some of the ser,
wants had forged bis name But the blum
ders and ma,paderies of these ladies will
not entertain your readers, so will give
YOU no more OF them"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14
rom the Montrose pa } Register.
LETTER TO TnS EDITOR.
HARRISBURG Sept. Is. 1873

HARRISBURG sept. 10, lSS2.
Dear Sir have read with feelings OF
peculiar appreciation the edl, oTial remarks
IN your paper of the 7th inst, on the sub
ject Of the Vice Presidency. had area
by noticed, with no other emotions than
those OF contempt and disgust. the move
ments and declarations to which you al
ludc -designed TO create belief that The
Presidential Electors nominated on the
5lh of March last, would, if elected, vote
for Martin Van Buren, as Vice President
| will not believe that any honest and in
telligeDt friend of Gen. Jackson, can be
guilty Of such gross temeriy. Should
even a well grounded suspicion prevail,
that such course would be ultimately
pursued by any portion Of the electors on
the ticket thousands Of Gen. Jackson's
sincere friends would be deferred from
supporting il and if the corrupt attempts
to induce this course are persisted in 10
the last, il may render doubtful even the
entire electoral vote for Jackson himself.
Strange as il may seem, and discredit-
able as it certainly is TO IFS authors and
abettors. am now convinced from re-
cent developements. aud facts within my
own knowledge, that a deep laAd plot IS
actually in state OF maturstion, having
for its object the transfer (if possible) ola
part, if not the whole. of The electoral
vote Of Pennsy lvania TO Van Buren,. The
plan is TO remain quiet hereafter, until the
Presidential election. when the vote Of The
people will have been given with a view
to MIR. wilkins; then meetings Of squads
are TO be got up wherever il is possible,
and resolutions passed complimentary 10
wilkins. but expressing regret that bis
prospects Of success throughout the union
are no better. and hope, that as an act Of
patriotic sacrifice. he will decline. These
will be paraded as evidence Of public
opinion, Immediately before The electors
assemble-to justify those (if any who
may be so inclined, for giving their votes
for Martin Van Buren,, and thus shame.
lessly degrading the political character oil
the State.
Be not astonished at almost any point
cal movement in these times therefore
startle not when | tell you that J have
seen letters land heard OF oihers) from
New York politicians, which contain an
outline OF the above project. And that
there are men in this State engaged IN
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

CBaRAcrER or MARrIS VAN BuREs.--
The Hoo Samuel NJ 'kran, representative
from Pennsylvania, 10 the Senate of the
United States. gives the following poliii-
cal character of the Vice President. in a
letter TO the editor of the Mon,rose Regis
ter II should be borne in mind, that &c
neral M'kean WAS then jackson candi.
date for elcctor of President and Vice
President OF the United States, and has
always been considered one OF the most
staunch Jacksonians of the day. II is time
for people TO pause and reflect most seri-
ously on a matter Of such deep import
ance, when sentiments, like those contain
ed in the article below, emanatc from such
high authority.
L'.n,, tno Monsraoa (Da \ p.o;sfaY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

TO sustain the spirits of my excellent wife
who will not be separated from me, but
my heart and hers are still wrung with
grief at the ruin ofour prospects for the lit
tie ones. But these are in good health s.
of fine disposition we can work together
aud procure a subsistence when we shall
be cxiricated from this place,
MY eldest boy, and all the others, ex.
cept the youngest darling, sleep at the
house of a kind sister.in law. We have
friends who would come 10 our relief, but
we do not wish merely to transfer debt,
and in SO doing possibly injure those for
whom we were bound to ieel the most re-
gard.
desired to hear no more. With cho
ked utteranee, | made this worthy man
understand that would remove at once
all impeachment to his egress. His eyes
frightened the wife and children advan-
ced, having distinguished my emotion and
intention almost Intuitively: | was saved
from a scene of gratitude, which would
have been more irksome than that OF sor
row, by the entrance of female. and
smart lad, who proved to be the sister in
law and the eldest son. The former car
white towel, and the children seemed to
be well acquainted with the nature of its
contents. Benevoleuce and notableness
shone in her face.
When my name struck the ear OF the
ingenious and spirited lad, bis looks were
such as hi. father thought it necessary 10
repress at once by similar mien, direction
to him. | could have felt no resentment
they had all rallied at me, so deeply con
trite was for having blasted the happi.
ness and fortunes of such family, by
really improvident attempt to recover
what was not necessary 10 my own sup
port and credit. My yexation and repen
lance were heightened as | examined the
room, and observed the family bible on
the rough table. and some volumes of the
English classics collected by the brother
for the use of the sister The general
conversation which eDsued impressed me
with respect for the good sense and seDtl
ment, and liberal Improvement Of my new
friends--I say friends, for such they were
at once inclined TO be. Notwithstanding
my agency in their new fate.
You will think me tedious, MIR. Editor,
but shall not trespass much longer on
your patience. The sequel of my story
is that my debtor, very soon after he was
released. was obliged to emigrate with his
I family to village in the interior, as he
! could not be reinsta,ed in bis credit and
former career. They toll there ia more
humble way hope still to be able to pay
all their debts. and enjoy satisfaction
which | may envy.
| shall detest forever the words impri
sonment for debt, and must beg Of you, i
YOU should hear Of any instance oil the ar
rest of dead bodies, to brand them witt
The inGamy which they merit,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

Several officers OF the South Carolina
Volunteers. upon hearing the unfavorable
report Of the Court Of Inquiry upon the
conduct of Major GATES. oil the U. States
Army, (since striker from the roll have
made publication, generating him from
all blame in the matters alleged against
him, and expressing their sense Of injus.
tce to him. Ii seems that this officer had
command Of garrison for the protection
of the sick. the wounded, and the public
stores and that while extending his works,
the Indians made an attack upon his force
and killed two men. lie seems To have
been censured for not sally ing forth TO
chastse the aggressors. Had he made
the attempt, he would have left exposed
two hundred sick and wounded men, for
no greater object than the possibility Of
capturing few Indians, and burying two
of his men killed in the attack. The otti'
GERS above spoken of, seem to have 20
doubt that justice will eventually be done
10 Major Gates. by his fellow officers, who
must, sooner or later, feel themselves
utterly repentant at having inflicted " SC
deep an injury upon his character as a
man Of honor and soldier.-Rich Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

The BLooDHoUsp.--Th Cuba blood
hound. which It is proposed TO introduce
into Florida, is one Of the iiercest aud
strongest Of the canine tribe. The breed
was used 10 Ahe early part of the Spanish
colonization 10 hunt the wretched natives
of that island. and is still employed in the
discovery and seizure Of runaway negroes
So unerring is the scent. and so pertina.
cious is he in the pursuit, that he never
fails TO track the fugitive 10 his lurking
place in the most secret and remote re.
cesses os the island, and so terrible is he
from his strength and herceness that the
negro who Is unarmed, on the approach
Of the auimd gives himself up for lost
The Floridian in mentioning the pro ct
of introducing the breed, remarks as fol
lows
q The necessity of having recourse 10
this ferocious animal is to be depl ored |;
but whatever may be the issue Of the pre-
sent war, that necessity will still exist
Should the Seminoles be obliged 10 sub.
nit, they will not be allowed TO carry
with them the slaves which they have cap
tured. The country will still be left in.
tested with bandltti, which can hardly be
exterminated by any other means. While
the war lasts the. employment Of this ami
NAL would eftctuaily deter the enemy
from separating into small parties. We
should have no scruples in calling TO our
aid brute as feroclous aud blood thirsty
as the enemy we have to contend with"
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-22
NEW-YoRK, FRIDAY, JANUARY %. 1886.
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The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-22

Let this truth be impressed eseYy nind-TAat all nam o.
7rtasnes ouing to morbid tagna CORRUPT huoyS
'rhh IMPEDE the circulation of the boo-Brandreth.
BLEEDING ALWAYS IMPROPER.
For the life ofthe flesh i. in the bIsod--Le1cus r.f H.
1T WILL BIZ OBVIOUS ON THE LEAST REFIEc
ton that The Office of the stomach food for The
orshmen Of the body and that the health every org must
necessarily depend tie due performance Of its functions fol if
nonrhed the system will he affected secretion. he
Hence result the disorders considered complicated which are en-
onecusy termed ncnrabe by who either do OF will ao
comprehend the hypothesis that all diseases whatever arise solely
from n.ouoss hun,ors in the 81 cd.
When acute and inamnatory diseases the
THIS state VI the blood the faculty have teedg
sure murderous m il. effects calculated the con-
stituien yet it is still persisted though single e can be
produced Hheei has been might be
dnced wherein Il has brought paralysis and Eervuu.
disorders dreadful Imagination those who beheld
their fearful consequences.
How fhns 1DGs untiney grave How many
families deprived of their siabe children How husbands
OF their lovely wives How of their husbands
have fallen victims TO his murdo practice the
be said Of Mercury.
Mankind oh, consider this subject charge ye lose no. ore
drop blood for the practice of bleeding opposed
mon and all experience proves il rios con-
tion all diseases caused by foul acrimonious matter
entering the circulation and blood The purifying
the ahstracng vital should considered in the cure Of
diseases; and those who invariably attain to
healthy old We should remember that according the purity
Of blood health Had the intended mankind
have parted with blood rely place would have
for lis discharge when much had ACCOMPLISHED
The for bleeding Is entir-iy superseded by
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-22
HENRY WELLS.

< REWARD.-Lod Wednesday 9Th inst in Broad
RC way between Murray and Chamber In Chamber
street three gold seals two with Topaz engraved
agate engraved with French white cornela tpped
with red asmal gold vinogvee and gold watch key, attach
Cd 70 gold hoop The finder win receive the above reward y
calling at No. I6i Duane of Hudson jan 73t<