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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

MILITARY BARBEcUE.--On Saturday last
in pursuance Of previous arrangements. a
grand military festival was held at the
Blue Spring, near Leetown, Jefferson CO
II was spprehended that the excessively
hot weather Of the past ten days, would
materially interfere with the success. Of the
enterprise-but the result proved that onr
volunteers are nothing daunted by wind,
or hot sunshine.
AT half past eleren o'clock. the Poto-
mac Riflemen from Shepherdstown, and
the La Fayette Guards from Martinsburg,
were met about mile east of Leetown by
the Smithfeld Blues. and escorted to the
scene of the entertainment, being Joined
on the way by the Jefferson Cavalry and
Charlestown Artillery. Shortly after their
arrival. the Berkeley Cavalry appeared
upon the ground.
A square was formed by the Military
and large number of citizens, around the
tables, when the company was addressed
by Col. John b. ID. Smith, of Frederick.
in speech admirably adapted 10 the pur
pose Of arousing the military spirit of the
Brigade, to the encouragement of volun-
teer companies. Col. Smiths address
was full sense and wit, and elected great
applause The company were then seat
ed to an abundant dinner prepared by MIR
Redmond, Of Smithield, at which Col.
JOSEPH TULEr. Of Clarke, presided.
About four O'Clock, the different corps
were formed in line, and after several sa
lutes, took up their line of march home
ward. Every thing passed off to every
body's satisfaction and all present seem
ed pleased with the experiment, and re-
solved to repeat it annually.
A letter was received from Brigadier
Gen. Boyd, regretting the necessity of his
absence, imposed upon him by severe in.
disposition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

MORE DEVELOPMENTS. Tho fol.
lowing article from the Knoxville pa
pers, contains further interesting Incl
dents connected with the president
late tour through East Tennessee. |
seems that General Jackson has gon'
so far as TO denounce Judge White as
red hot fcdcralist. We do not know
how this singular charge can be BETTE
answered, than by quoting the follow
ing extract Of private letter from
Judge White himself. We owe him
an apology for the liberty we are Ia
king. The letter is dated Knoxville,
August %, and tho extract IS as toll
lows -
$50 far as am capable Of under
standing my own political opinions,
they conform to the true Jetfersonian
creed.
81 am for limiting Executive pat
ronagc, SO that no officer holding his
Office at the will Of the President, can
be displaced because he will not con.
form TO the Presidents wishes in cleo
tons.
at ought to be made high offence
in office. holders to use their official sta.
ton with view to influence the votes
of electors.
=" II is, and ought to be considered, a
high political offence in a chief mags-
trate to use any Of the powers confer
red upon him by his station, for the
purpose Of influencing public opinion
in the choice Of his successor, or in the
choice of members to either house oil
Congress.
81 am for such a construction of the
constitution as will prevent the Con.
gress and the President from exercis
ing any power not expressly granted
or which is not necessary and proper
to carry into effect some ono Of those
powers which are expressly granted.
am against imposing or continu.
ing any tax direct or indirect, for the
purpose Of bringing money into the
Treasury, but when there is an accu-
mutation beyond the wants Of the Fed.
eral Government, | am for distributing
such surplus, ratably, among the States
and if the constitution does not now
authorize such distribution, am for Sc
amending it that such power shall be
given.
Now, Sir, let the friends ofthe ad.
ministration put down their creed, and
if it differs from mine in anything ma
terial, they, and not !, will be found on
the Federal side.
"On the principles | have over a.
vowed, have honestly endeavored to
act, and if in any instance have devil
ated from it, it has been unintentional,
and am not aware of it. These prin.
ciples are the same on which the Pres.
dent came into power, and if we are
not now together, tho change has not
been with me-"
We have no comment to offer on this
briefand simple exposition. If it be
Federalism, our opponents are at liber.
ty to make the most OF it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

MONUMENT IN FLoRIDA.-A meet
ing OF officers was held at Fort Brooke,
Florida, on the 9th of May last, at
which it was resolved to erect a suita-
bic monument in honor of the brave
and unfortunate Major Dade and his
companions, upon the battle ground
where their gallant career was termi-
mated. By resolution adopted at the
meeting the performance OF this pious
work is confined to the three regiments
from which Dade's detachment was
draughted, namely, the Cd & Sd artil-
lery, and the 4th infantry; but it can
not be doubted that every other corps
in the service, would gladly unite in
the erection of the monument were the
opportunity afforded them.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

passage of the law, the sum wo have
stated, for the property he acquired in
consideration of his services in the pre-.
misses. Another member of Congress,
himselfa Speculation in the public lands,
and not possessed of very nice con-
science, thought this speculation a lit
tie too barefaced and corrupt, even for
a Van Buren, man, and refused tho DO.
NUS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

The LADY's Book The September
No. of this periodical has come to hand. 1t
is embellishsd with finely colored engra-
wing cfthe latest fashions, and we'll stored
with interesting and entertaining literary
matter. The Lady s Book is publica.
ton devoted to the interests of the Fair,
and the ability with which it is conducted
has gained for il high celebrity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22
Z o II T. I G. NJ N z w q i.
From the Baltimore Patriot.

LATEST FROM FRANCE.-The ship
Henry w., Capt. Kerney, arrived at
New York, on Friday, from Havre,
by which the editors of the N. York
Courier 81 Enquirer have Paris papers
ofthe 9Th aud Havre Of the 9th ult.
The presence Of the King of Naples
at Paris, seems at present, the subject
which principally engrosses the atten-
ton Of the Parisians. They inquire,
says correspondent of the Journal du
Havre, What is he come to Paris for
Will he form French alliance He
is nephew to the Queen, will he offer a
share of his throne to one of his charm
ing cousins? The Arch Duchess The.
resa was spoken Of has she accepted
or refused him Notwithstanding, the
public mind is evidently i'll at ease, the
trial Of political conspirators continues,
and even the streets, as will be seen
from one of our extracts, are the scenes
of frequent attempts at murder and
robbery.
The accounts from Spain corrobo.
rate those from England. The Queens
government seems Fastening to its
downfall. There is some talk of 20,-
600 men having been ordered by the
French government to join the French
legion in that country, but we do not
think it probable that Louis Philippe
has ventured on so decided a step.
The cholera continues its ravages in
Italy, and the south of Germany. At
Adrianople, the plague has broke out,
and has reached the vicinity Of Smyr.
ma.
1t appears that some troubles have
taken place at Scyra in Greece, where
an American school is established
We translate the following: "The
circumstances which occurred at Scyra
proceed from two causes. On the one
hand the teachers Of the school had
ventured to make some improper alu
sions to the religious opinions of their
pupils, and on the other hand some
Jealous fanatics have for long time
past i'll secret endeavored to irritate the
public mind against the American
schools. This is what has produced at
Scyra, one Of the most enlightened CT
ties of Greece, such deplorable scenes.
Judicial investigations are on foot"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

! INTERESTING TO LAwYERs.-A case
of great novelty was tried on Wednes.
day, the 10th inst, before the Circuit
Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for Spottsylvanla.-Judgo LoMAx pre-.
siding. We allude to the case of PAYNE
rs. SMITH. The plaintiff, some years
ago, brought an action of Detenue, in
Orange Superior Court, against his bro.
Their, IN which a jury gave a verdict
for the defendant. Conceiving that his
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Judge-Barbour
of the Supreme Court of the u. States,
had been guilty of neglect of proles
slonal duty, or deficient in skill in the
conduct ofthe suit, Payne brought an
action against him for damages, in
Orange, and had the case removed to
Culpepper county. The trial cane on
about four years ago-WM. SMITH,
Esq, for the plaintiff. Judge Barbour
disdained to defend the suit, and was
not at the Court; but two gentlemen
of the Culpepper bar, volunteered in
his behalf. The trial lasted two DAYS,
and resulted, Gas might have been an,
ticipated from the we'll known ability
and zeal of Judge BARBOUR in a yer.
dict for the defendant.
PAYNE next instituted a suit against
SMITH, his counsel in PAYNE rs. BAR.
BoUR, for neglect of duty and want of
professional skill. The case was con.
tinued from time to time, and was sub.
sequently removed to this county. 1t
came on for trial during the last term.
SMITH did not defend the suit, and the
jury gave verdict Of one thousand dol.
lars damages. The Judge granted a
new trial, which took place on We'd
nesday last.--PlaintiG's counsel, Mr..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

SlGNs !! SIGNs!l-James B Hill, Sam.
son Esgan, and DR.. John K. Moore, have
requested their names to be stricken from
the Van Buren, committee in Augusta
County. They go agains, the heir appa.
rent and wish not to have their names as.
socia'ed with those with whom they have
no fellowship"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

GThe Editor Of the Mountaineer y
russell looking Van Buren, paper pub.
Iished at Wythe Court House, in tbi,
State, heads one Of his leading editorial.
with thelfollowins quotation from Burn,
20 wad some pow'r the giftie gle us.
To see oursel's as ithers see Us.
IL wad frae mony blunder free US.
And foolish notion"
Should the fellow see himself as others
see him, Il would soon be said of him a, If
Judas, that" he went out and hanged him
self.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

LARGE PEAcH.-Ws received Isi
week peach measuring ten and a bali ID
ches in circumference, and weighing zen
ounces. 1t was black Georgia, oil dell
cious flavor, and was one Of a large num-
Der nearly equal in size, taken from 'OS
garden Of Mr.. Gibbs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

ga new college is about to be found
ed at Auburn, N. Y. by the Methodist T.
pIscopsl Church. The citizens of Auburn
with liberality which rebounds 10 their
honor, have subscribed thirty Eve thou
sand dollars for its endowment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22
CHE Gazette:
MARTINS uRG, va.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1886
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,
OF OHIO.
Or, HUGH LAWSON WHITE,
OF TENNESSEE.
ia majority Of the Toiers shall designate
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
JOHN TYLER, OF Virginia.

WILLIAM COLLINS, Of Norfolk County
MARX ALEXANDER, Of Meckcnberg,
JOSEPH MARTIN. of Henry,
ROBERT w. CARTER, Of Richmond,
JOHN l.. MARYE, Of Spottsy lvania,
JOHN b. ID. SMITH, OF Frederick,
HENRY ERSRINE, Of Greenbrer,
JOEL SHREIVSB Y, of Kanawha,
JOHN QUHARI, Of Southampton,
ALLEN WILSON, of Cumbe Rand,
ROBERT Me CANDLISH, Of York,
CHAPMAN JOHNSON, Of Richmond city
JOHN JANNEY, of Loudoun.
JOSEPH CRAVENS, Of Rockingham,
JOHN u. MATTHEW'S, of Wythe,
TM n. JOHNSON, OF Chesterfield,
JAMES SAUNDERS. of Campbell,
WILLIAM p. TAYLOR, of Caroline.
WILLLAM r. GORDON, Of Albemarie.
CHAS. j. FAULKNER, Of Berkeley,
BRISCOE G.. BALDWIN, of Augusta,
ROBERT BEAT1TE, of Smyth.
MOSES W. CHAPLINE, Of Ohio.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

1t W i'll be seen by the foreign news 10
our paper TO day, that the situation oil al
fairs between the United States. Texa'
and Mexico is beginning to excite eoOsloe'
rable attention on the other side Of the Al
lantic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

GA duel was fought few days since,
near Washington, between MIR. James
Wickham, and Mr.. John Chapman. both
of Richmond. They exchanged'syo"
without injury, and were reconciied,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22
FoR VICE PRESIDENT
WILLIAM SMITH, of Alabama.


WILLIAM SMITH, of Alabama.
Col. A. Smith, Isle of Wight.
John Cargill, Sussex.
DIR. James Jones, Nottoway.
William Il. Baskerville, Mecklenburg.
Archibald Austin, Buckingham.
Richard Logan, Halifax.
Archibald Stuart, Patrick.
Col. William Jones, Gloucester.
Col. A. r. Harwood, King & Queen.
Col. John Gibson, Prince William.
William II. Roane, Hanover.
Col. Samuel Carr, Albemarle.
w. Holiday, Spottsy lvania.
Inman Horner, Fauquicr.
Heroine l.. Opie, Jefferson.
DIR. A. s. Baldwin, Frederick.
DR.. j. d. Williamson, Rockingham.
John Bowyer, Rockbridge.
Col. Andrew Beirne, Monroe.
Gen. James Hoee, Montgomery.
Andrew Russell, Washington.
Samuel l.. Hays, Lewis.
John Hindman, Brooke,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

LAcoNIc -" What are we coming to r
-Washington Globe.
The gallows. - omsriile Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22

The widow of Charles James Fox,
tho orator, is still alive, and residing at
Cheltenham, England. She has com.
pleted her seth year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-22
VAN buren, ELECTORAL TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENT
MdRTTN V1N BUREN,, Of New York
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-02-04

BENEFITS OF A "RETTER cURREScv "a
cores pondcn, of the Baltimore Patriot, writing
from cincinnati, states, as fact, that the Brokers
in that city are selling the notes If the Un;ted
states Bank at one per cent premium and yecsi-
rtng their pGy in notes Of Depesite Banks. and
IN eoLDi A beautiful exempIiecat;on t,,I,
OF the better currency which has been proni
sed the country by the immaculate fnancjers Of
the present administration The notes of the
the dcposite bank sold at discount of one ner
cent in exchange for what for the notes of the
United States Bank-for the paper Of an institu-
ton that has been accused of failing TO answer
the end for which it was created, viz; TO fur
nish the country with sound currency. If, at
this early day OF the better currency dcposite
bank paper, and gold are sold al discount of
one per cent for U. S. Bank paper, to what or
to whom must the people look for sound cir
culating medium when that institution shall have
ceased its operations, and when its notes canuo,
be bought for one Or even for ten per cent. VIII
the deposite banks answer the purpose Ct ex-
change? already have they been weighed in the
balance and found wanting, and the gold, yea
even that which was to be Tie equalizer OF tn
currency throughout the nation, has knocked un
der, in value, to the rags of the Bank. 1t may
be that this better currency has benefits and ad-
vantages attending it, that have. as yet been re-
vealed only 10 the faithful, but even to them we
cannot but:hink that '"tis distance lends enchant-
ment to the VIEW" and that they have not yet
discovered its unfiiness, or will not acknowledge
it'll they have discovered it, through fear of des.
troying one of the favorite schemes Of the Presi
dens-that of putting down an institution that
has had the Independence to Withstand the fat
terry, and to defy the vengeance Of those who
would be glad to employ its vast resources in
carrying out system OF intrigue and political
corruption, which has no parallel in the history
| of this country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-02-04
Prom the Richmond Whir.

'EGpangiag'-A word to the E1puagers
I'VE have an authority on this subject
to which the followers of Benton in the
House Of Delegates will yield the utmost
deierenee-nay, it may perchanee out.
weigh that OF the Missouri Senator. II
IS no other than the Hero himself
Ia his protest against ;he very resolu
ton Of the Senate sought TO be expun
ged, be complains
HAT the charge was "spread upon the
journal of the Senate. published to The
nation and to the world-made pait al
our enduring archipes, and Incorporated
IN the history OF the age"
What say We, alliteratiye Messrs Wat
kins, Wilson and Voolfolk? Can author
NY be more TO the point in hand? We
VIII not advert to its sufliciency so ia!
as the person who gives il is concerned
That would he derogatory to your 10y.
aity-Wonld imply that you might THINK
II IN the range of possibilities that Gen
Jackson should err! So disloyal a con
ceptIon OF course, never could have en-
tered The minds of whole hog gentlemen
IKE you, and its intimation would savol
VI hAaftspeC(i
But would it not really seem that the
fresldeht Is against you in this Job Of
eXpunging Does he not recognize the
Journal as record, from It's very nature
sacred and "enduIing?" Is it rot a
principle CT civilization. here expressly ad
mlited by Gen, Jackson, that record.
ought 10 be, immutable. intangible fol
purposes of deiacins, and enduring ? |,
IS one of the phenomena of the time:
hat this principle has been assailed-
that the records Of the country, as well a.
all things else, are TO be made 10 swell
The tnumps Of man worship, and contri
butte by their mutilation, to the "glori
iicatlon" OF Gen. jackson
Shame on it! There is not an indie
pendent and generous spi,it that wil
not cry shame! upon the dirty work.
Unworthy of Americans! Cnwortby o
ireemen Nest unworthy of Virginians
We wou.d wish our worst enemy nc
worse, no more ignomiaious fate, than tC
he concerned in infllcting this stigma u
pom the commonwealth Man worship
pets may applaud while the power o
ten jackson TO confer office and popular
ny lasts: but this power is limited to a
few months, and public spirit will ava
ken to adherence Of the act aud of il:
agents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-02-04

OIJ- We learn from the Richmond Compiler,
that MIR. Summers, from the Select Committee,
to whom the subject was referred has reported
a bill, authorizing the Board ofPublic Works 10
cause Geological Survey Of the State, and an
exact Chemical Analysis of all its dieren. soils,
ores, marls, mineral waters, sc. sc. to be made
The bill contemplates the employ mcnt Of two
Biologists, and Typographical Surveyor, who
shall prepare Typographical Map of the State,
and ascertain, by accurate barometrical observa-
tons, the height of the principal mountains in
the State 1t also provides that the Biologists
shall collect and preserve all such specimens of
rocks. minerals, ores, fossils, mineral compounds,
organic 'nains, sc. as shall be found useful and
interesting.
The mineral resources Of Virginia, are, doubt
less, more extensive and more valuable, than
those of any other State in the Union, and yet
shame TO say, she has never yet taken the trou-
bic TO ascertain the probable quantity, quality
worth, or situation Of that wealth, or made any
effort worth the name, 10 disembowel it, and, by
bringing it into active operation, make it add to
the resources of the State, and TO the comfort and
prosperity Of her citizens.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-02-04

The SUPPRESSED LETTER'--We publish to
day the much talked of letter that was presented
By the French Charge d. Affaires to our Secre-
tary ofState during the past year, who refused
TO receive il for reasons given by the President
IN his special message. The publication Of this
letter places in queer predicament the asser-
tion oil the President in his annual message. that
he had, in that document, given full and faith.
iui account OF all the transactions that had taken
place concerning the payment Of the indemnity.
during the recess Of Congress, for, by it, the fact
IS established that he did not give full account
OF al that had taken place between the two 90.
Vernments since the 4th Of March last.
The letter is mild and persuasive in lie oe,o.
raj tone, and was doubtless Intended .s ,ho a..
mencement of friendly intercourse with opr
government the ultimate result of which wo,la
have been the payment of the money without ,bo
required explanation or apology. No hint To
that effect is to be found in the letter il is true
but no one who is informed on the subject. or
who takes any note Of passing events, can doubt
the disposition Of France to pass by the obsta.
cles that at present prevent the payment of the
Indemnity, in the easiest manner possible, and
therefore, it is reasonable suppose, that, had this
letter been kindly received by our Government
it would have been followed by others still mild /.
er in their acquisitions, until, finally, the an,
nouncement would have been made that France
would fulfil the treaty without any further de
nd F1.,
a course calculated to bring about mutual good
understanding, instead IF "he goverument's'
listening to any overture of the kind, We see il
thrusting aside the friendly approaches of France
and evidently endeavoriug to carry itself. in re.
ference 10 the payment of the indemnity, in such
a manner as shall tend TO widen the breach be.
tween the two countries
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-02-04
TWENTY-FOURTH CONGRESS
First SESSION
IN SENATE.

MoHDAY, January 25.-Mr. LINN of.
feFed the following resolutions; which lie
oue day for consideration
Resolved, That the Secretary of War
inform the Senate what number orIndians
now occupy the frontier on the southwest,
west, north, aud northeast Of the United
States, ard what number il is probable
will be transferred from the States and
Territories 20 the frontiers Of the United
States.
Resosced. That the Secretary of War
also inform the Senate whether, IN his o
pinion, the present military force of the
United States is sufficient TO garrison the
Notifications on the seaboard, and at the
same time give protection 10 the inhabit.
ants residing in the States and Territories
bordering on the Indian frontier. &c not
what ioTce will. 10 his opinion, be neces.
sary to such protection.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
TUESDAY Jan. 26.--Ar HARDIN mo.
we'd that the Rules be suspended IN order
70 continue the presentation of petitions,
Lost, 81 TO O., not two thirds.
Mr. MASON, OF Va, reported the fol
lowing resolution:
Resolution, That on and after Tuesday.
the 20 dag Of February, the several bills
making appropriations for the support of
Government, the Naval and Military ser
vice, Notifications. and the Indian De
.pariment, at the hour of one o'clock on
each day, except on Fridays and Satur-
oys, shall take precedence in the order
OF business, and shall be considered until
the same shall have passed the House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-02-04

Born HANDS FULL.-Uncle Sam will be as bu
sy as bee IN short time, and make the fail
Fly hike all natter The Seminole indians must
be thrashed, aud so must the Mexicaus, and that
before long too. The Frenchmen are 10 be coo.
led down-Mr. Van Buren, is TO be made Presi.
dent-by hook or by crooh-Mr. White and his
crew are TO be rowed up Salt River--and every
thing TO be put in nice order for my successor,
before the old General retires to the Hermitage,
and only year TO do it in. Well, there will
be some demand for newspapers for another
year at least.