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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

REwARD-The Superintendent OIL 'no
Treasury building. now being erecleo
Washington, receives a salary Of "V"
three to four dollars per day. The i00''
vidual who at present fills that station
the notorious Coliman, who played 50 e0n,
spicuous part in the attempt 10 ni wv"
Mr.. Poindexter, the guilt of an atfs~p' "
destroy President Jackson. de s"o'' W
rible hard, but not hard enough TO de'"v'
the reputation Of an honest and hono''
citizen-for which he now resps W.
ward.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

PETTIooATs. The organs of the admin
istration make themselves merry because
of certain petGcoat story, about Gen
Harrison. They seem to have lost sight
OF the fact, that one was sent through the
post office to their immaculate hero, Gen
jackson and another made for the little
whiskered pet Of the General by the la
dies of Mobile. Put tho two stories toge
Their, and see which has the most of the
feminine garment, the Vanites or the sup
porters Of Gen. Harrison.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

TExAs.-lt is rumored that Mr..
Poinsett has been appointed by the pre-
sldent the Commissioner to examine in.
to and report on the political situation
ofTexas, preliminary tothe sending of
an official diplomatic agent to that
country. No man could be found bet.
ter qualified for this appointment than
Mr.. L. We anticipate an interesting
report from his pen-and from his resi-.
dence IN Texas we look for great ben.
etit TO the future condition ofthat rising
country. We have little doubt that
the independence of Texas is virtually
achieved, though it may be difficult to
effect an acknowledgment to that eff.
feet from the Republic Of Mexico. The
pride ofnations is like that of individu.
als-averSe TO Il confession of their
own weakness, though manifest to all
the world beside. Mexico must be ra.
Ideally regenerated bfeore it can main.
tam the most distant hope of subduing
the population of Texas, who in fact
. '~NNNA iSoOdiCCo III lllGIl anu mo-
ney, and all kinds of ammunition than
their enemies. In addition to this they
are exasperated to madness by the cold
blooded cruelties of the Mexicans. and
they are flushed with recent vic.
tory. While the Mexicans are suffer.
ing for want of pay, clothing and pro-
vision, and their ranks dwindlng by
desertlon, the soldiers of Texas are
augmenting in number beyond the
mostsanguine expectations ofits friends
regularly paid, and abundantly suppl.
ed with wholesome food, and every 9th.
or requisite necessary for campaign.
The greatest danger which they have
to teaI is from the rashness or ambi.
ton OF their leaders. Mexico has
more to fear from Texas than Texas
from Mexico.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

sEAccording to a statement 10 The Pit
ladelphia Gazette, the Hon. Henry Clay
came near meeting with violent death
short time since. He was riding in one OIL
his fields, when his horse was attacked oY
an infuriated bull and killed on the SPOIL
Mr.. Clay was thrown to some distance
from the horse, and made his escape De-
fore the maddened animal could reach him
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

The Rochester Republican states
that the wife of B. Rathbun, a very
worthy woman, was unable TO bear the
shock revelation of his proceedings
produced, and is now laboring under
mental alienation.
1t was our good fortune to know Mrs
Rathbun well, and from our know
ledge of her deep sensbilities, her ele-
waited feelings, and devotedness to her
husband, we have been fearful of the
result above announced. With fault.
less form, handsome features, lively
animated eye, and an exuberance of
wit and humor, she possessed a mind
of uncommon strength, and ga heart
open as day to melting charity" A
more devoted wife or affectionate mo.
Their we never knew. Her happiness
was centered in her husband and son,
(she has but one child y in the latter
all her fond hopes have been blasted
by his unconquerable love of dissipa-
ton, and the former is likely to be torn
from her, to become an inmate of the
state prison, and companion of fe.
Ions. While her husband was poor,
she labored necessarily, having charge
ofthe Eagle Tavern, and never being
in bed before twelve or one o'clock,
nor after four. On leaving the tavern,
she looked forward to few years of
rest and comfort, though misfortunes.
trials, and severe labor had so wreck.
ed her constitution that she could new
er expect to enjoy that sweetnor oflife,
health; scarcely, however, had she
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

lEscRREc TIoE AT MAt.s, =.
fec'iOn broke out at Malaga, in sD,;a ''''
The 25th of July last, which re.ol,.a %
complete triumph Of MendizabaI "a !,
partlzans. The Governor and ~ "i'
authorities were all mastered in n.
cold blooded and heartless MANN, '''
nable. "nssl
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

GREAT SALE The building 10 New
York, formerly owned by the Bank Of The
U. States, and occupied by its Branch in
that city, was sold few days since for
the sum of S245. 500; being an advance Of
$50 900 upon the price which it sold for,
at auction, a few months since. II was
purchased by the new State Bank Of New
York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

TEMPERANCE IN SwEDEN.-The
laws against intoxication are enforced
with great rigor in Sweden. Whoev-
er is seen drunk, is fined, for the first
offence three dollars; for the second
six for the third and fourth a still lar
ger sum, and is also deprived the pri-
vilege Of voting at elections, and of be-
ing appointed representative. He is,
besides, publicly exposed in the parish
on the following Sunday. 1T the same
individual is found committing the same
offence a fifth time, he is shut up in a
house of correction, and condemned to
hard labor for six months; and if he is
again guilty, to twelve months pun
ishment Of q similar description. If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

CHoLEhA.-The cholera has mad. ..
appearance in Charleston, S. G. n. y
slst ult., eleven cases of the d;... ~s
been reported to the special comm ,a,e Ia =,
the board, two of which had bee, r.,., -, "
This, we believe, is the first bre.L;.
OF this devastating scourge, in on, ..' "''
try, the present season. 4n'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

SaUALLY SIGNs.-Nine Jackson papers
in Pennsylvania, have lately struck 'n'
black flag Of Van Buren, and johnson auu
hoisted the stars and stripes for Gen. mar
rison. They are all of them re'pee'aO'''
and two Of them, the Harrisburg Cn'0''
Gle and the Pennsylvania Sentinel '''
among the most influential in the o1a'e
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SocIET,


AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
We are pleased to learn, from the
August number of the African Rcposi-
tory, that the Rev. r. R. Gurley, who
is at present on visit to the South
western States, in behalf Of the Society
has met with many liberal friends to
the Colonization cause amongst the
wealthy and benevolent citizens in that
section Of country. In Louisiana, one
gentleman presented him with thou
sand dollars; five others with five hun.
dred dollars each. besides several do.
nations Of a hundred, fifty, and thirty
dollars. In Mississippi, six gentlemen
made donations of two hundred dollars
each seven of one hundred dollars,
and two Of fifty dollars each. Mr.. G..
is at present in kentucky, where he
has met with many warm and liberal
friends, and hopes to be equally sue.
cessful in Ohio, Indiana, and some
other States, which he proposes to vi
sit. Mr.. G.. met, also, it appears, with
a very kind reception from the execu.
tors and friends Of the late VIM. II.
Ireland, of New Orleans, of the lato
James Green, of Isaac Ross, ST., of
Isaac Ross, Jr., and of Drury w. Bra.
zealo, in the State of Mississippi, who
have bequeathed considerable legacies
to the Society. All express a readi.
ness to carry into effect the requests
of their several testators, as soon as
practicable Mat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

begun to taste the cup Of prosperity,
when it is dashed from her lips and
broken at her feet Who can refuse
her the tear Of sympathy? Who does
not mourn for her l--Phila. CONNER
cioI Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

TExAs.-About the middle of July,
(says the Pensacola Gazette, of Aug.
20, Gen. Gaines sent an officer of the
U. S. Army into Texas to reclaim
some deserters- He found them al.
ready enlisted in the Texian service to
the number Of two hundred. They
still wore the uniform. of our army,
but refused, of course, to return. The
commander of the Texan forces was
applied to to enforce their return but
his only reply was, that the soldiers
might go, but he had no authority to
send them back. This is a new view
of our Texan relations.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

gx1 he Van Bureuites in n. Jersey r., 'a
pose to postpone holding conven"0'' :,
after the election. They will neeo " w
together after that eveHt-for mu'ua' W.
ISOLATION.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15
From the National IntelIigencer.

not mourn for her i-Phila. CONNER.
ciaI Herald.
From the National Intclligencer.
FROM NAcoGDocHEs.- The public
has heard scarcely any thing from
Gen. Gaines's head quarters, since his
intention to march part of his army
to Nacogdoches and from that post
itself, we have not, until now, heard q
word. If the Government has been
any better advised, their information
has not been worth publishing, or they
have thought proper to keep it to them
selves. This long silence had, indeed,
begun to create doubts in the minds of
some people, whether Gen. Gaines had,
in fact, compromised the neutral obli-
cations Of his country, by military
movement into the Mexican territory !;
but the annexed extract from letter
received yesterday by one Of our citi-
zens from an officer at Nacogdoches,
settles the question, and shows that a
detachment of our army is in actual
occupation of that Mexican town.
Extract Of a letter from ar officer OF
the U. S. Army, dated
CAMP NAcoGDoCHEs, Aug. d.
Since last addressed you from
Fort Towson, have performed ano-
Their march of near two hundred miles,
and now, on a small hill which termi-
mates, or rather on which Nacogdoch-
es partly stands, our encampment is
spread. We were two weeks accom-
pIishing the march, which was truly
iatigulng. Part Of the country over
which we passed had never Leen ira.
yelled before, except by men on horse.
| back and as we were encountered
with ox-teams, a road was necessarily
to be cut as we advanced, which caus-
ed great delay, even when no river
was to be crossed, and the trouble in
cident to building bridges and RATS did
not occur to dctain US. We reached
this place about week ago, and the
firing of a small piece of artillery on
our approach, told of favorable re.
CCptiol. nc ltlnuUllullIS are extreme
ly polite and oblging, but many o.
them have left the town in consequence
of the hostile attitude of the neighbor.
ing Indians, who are said to be so M.
merous that some do not consider the
town safe now, Notwithstanding the
presence Of the U. S. troops.
I" Yesterday evening the roaring Of
artillery and the sound of martial mu.
sic announced the arrival of General
Houston and staff. He seems to have
suffered in health; and the wound he
received at the battle of San Jacinto
confines him still 10 his crutches.
Report said week or two since
that ten thousand Mexicans were on
their march to Texas, but, like II ost
reports ofthe kind, it proved to be in
correct, though it is yet believed that
two thousand are embodied at Malta.
moras. The Texian army is daily in.
creasing in strength and confidence,
and will doubtless be able successfully
to oppose any force that can be brought
against them"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15
HORRIBLE ATRooITY.-The Helent

HORRIBLE ATRooITY.-The Helena
{ Ark. } Journal, of Aug. IL, says:
We are informed by several gen.
tlemen from Columbia, Chicot county,
that on Monday evening, after the cleo
ton closed, man by the name of
BUNCH was taken and hung by the ci-
tlzens of that place. The cause which
led to the infliction of such summary
punishment, we are informed, was
owing to the unlawful conduct Of Bunch.
He claimed the ri ht to vote, which
was refused him by the judges, owing
to his being a coored man. Bunch
took umbrage at this rejection, and re-
sorted to violent measures. During
the atfray, DR.. Webb, highly res
pectable citizen was stabbed several
times the wounds supposed to be NOR
tai. This SO incensed the citizens,
that Bunch was taken up and hung
We lorbear to make any comments, as
the whole affair will no doubt be fully
and fairly investigated.
A SIGN.-The Baltimore Republi.
can, fierce Van Buren, paper, recei.
we'd the following significant note. The
rats begin to quit the ship.
To the Editors Of the Republican.
Gentlemen-You will please discon.
tinue my subscription to your paper,
and let me know how much | am in.
debted to you.
Your obcdient servant,
X. B. TANEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

We understand, (says the Char
lottcsville Advocate,) that an attempt
was made by three negroes of Fluvan.
ma county last week TO rob and MUIR
der Mr.. Joseph Wood, on the Bird
Creek. 1t was known that Mr.. Wood
had considerable sum Of money in his
house, he was attacked in his house and
shocklngly manglcd, and left apparent.
ly dead--he however, afterwards re.
covered. Mrs. Wood and her children
were also severely beaten. The ne.
groes were recognized by Mrs. Wood
pursued by the neighbors, and taken,
and were to have been tried yesterday.
This is the second affair Of the kind
that has occurred in that county with.
in a few years. The pardoning pow
er of the Executive was exercised to
rescue the culprit from the well merit
ed sentence Of the law in the first in.
stance We hope an example will be
made in the present case. Our infor-
nation says it is thought this was but
the first of series Of murders and rob.
berries that were contemplated by the
blacks in the same neighborhood.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

sTThe FREDERICK HERALD, has been
purchased by Messrs. Hughes & Lersly,
by whom it will in future be conducted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-15

the offence has been committed in pub.
lie, such as at fair, an auction, &C.,
the fine is doubled, and if the offender
has made his appearance in church, the
punishment is still more severe. Who
ever is convicted Of having induced an.
other to intoxicatc himself, is fined
three dollars, which sum is doubled il
the person be a minor. An ecclesias>
tic who falls into this offence loses bis
benefit; if it is a layman, who occu-
pies considerable post, his functions
are suspended, and perhaps he is dis
missed. Drunkenness is never an ex-
excuse for any crime and whoever
dies when drunk is buried ignomini-
ously, and deprived Of the prayers Of
the church. 1t is forbidden to give,
and more explicitly to sell any spiritu-
Gus liquors to students, workmen, SER
wants, apprentices and private soldiers.
Whoever is observed drunk in the
street or making noise in tavern, is
sure to BIO taken TO prison and detained
till sober, without, however, being ex-
emptcd from the fines.
Half Of the fine goes to the in.
formers, (who are generally police Of
ficers) the other half to the poor. II
the delinquent has no money, he is
kept until some one pays for him, and
until lie has worked out his employ.
ment. Twice a year these ordinances
are read aloud from the pulpit by the
clergy; and every tavern keeper is
bound under the penalty Of heavy
fine. 10 have copy hung up in the
principal rooms Of his house. Bali.
Ga=.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25
A QUEST'OV.-wuO ARE THE QUACKs,-Cer-
N tiiny Dr. DRANDRETH who advertise, nj y.g,ab

A QUESTiON.-WuOA ARE THE QUACKS?-Cer-
N t1iny Rd Dr. DRANDRETH who adrerIses hi vrg-ab
Universal Pts at % cents the bcxbecaue they
Iepresnied h. would he obliged 10 shut up his and
MARCHi especially when IL IL Considered how muSh
by him 10 make thin known Dr. y. feels confident however that
all who take theR IN VI reading advertisements
sure In recommend hem Let ;Ose Of Medicine
so free with their appelaion Of Oak with reference
who not only pTnesses hut all diseases with
chance Of trying tae at moderate expense and they prove
goo they will sell equal to BsndreIh. Ygs table Universal P
But they rely TIA the died m-c;ne continues to
he ied the public thea will Brandreh " IT, Pills continue
60 increase in sale.
On the 18Th Of Nav, 1885, DR. Brndrh f thef mad
known in this city, the above celebrated u Pills. left them
10 stand or fall by IN merits He mpde
other meicine Simple facts stated and thu following
pie laid down rs the BRANDRETHiAN Theory, vic that all
local diseases whether Of the stomach bowels ENLARGEMENT
OF THE JOINTS RHEUMATIC AFFECTIONS CUTANEoUs ERuP
lions DYsPEPTc COMPLAINTS, Whatever other form
local diseases puts nine than nany symptoms Of
doreed state Of ne Constitutions and that DIR VIM eth
had discovered medicine in ISL which had been bre public
IN 81 thai had the elect restoring the
TO health and vigo simply by remsng all bad and srr
ho from the bood BY tbs stomach and boxelsThe
public have made rial Of this dieins p-rd Of
One fourth Of the citizens OF this great certify
wonderful prop rites Ordrs for them all paris Union
par IN day. They give in all univ
kEAD, IN 0her parts Of tbs paper, BLEEDING ALWAYS
INPROPER-ASSIST NATGRE-IT Is A FACT-SOME
PROOFS TIA SOME MEDICINES ARE GOOD An
these establish the Astonishing that all every
by this ONE SIMPLE medicine Price direc-
uon. Ohee lS7 Hudson opposite BrOome street, NJ ".
FED l2-lms
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25
LOUIS J. BELLONI,
ROB ERT TAYLOR,
G. SENTIs,
HENRY G. GUYON,
SAML- b. WARNER
(signedl

having been moved and seconded that report Of the Com
miee be published in the city papers, Ma Robert Taylor
dressed the meeting able and eloquent speech fvor
the RePsrl, when the motion wassd adopted
Ii Was, notion ResolSed That Vigilance Committee 10
consist of Five be appointed whe duty shall be watch
geuy said ground anln attempts shall ier made
appropriate said ground any other bu wing
ground the Committee shall have power meeting of those
interested
The following nividu Is appointed by the meeting
Committee Louis j. Belo- Washington Varian Robert Tav-
la', Benz min G. Wells, and Samuel B. Warner.
Use meeting them motion, adjourned
BENJAMIN G. WELLS, Chairman.
P. FALcoNER DusrAS, Secretmy.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25
THE HERALD-NEw YORK.
THE LAST SONG OF sAPPHO
BY MRS. HEMArs

Suggested by beautiful sketch, the design of ii
younger We.imacot. Ii represents Sappho sitting
rock above the sea, with her Tyre cast al her fee
There is desolate grade about the whole figure whic
seems penetated with the feeling of utter abandonment
Sound on thou dark unslumb-ring sea,
My dirge is in thy moan:
Ny spirit hnds response in ihee,
To lis ceaseess cry" Alone, alone"
Yet send back other word,
fe that Il cease.
On ! let caves be slirr'd
And say, dark waters. will ye give me Peacef
Away my weary soul hath sought
In vain e. hoing sigh
Que t. c,nsuiaing tnsught
In human helrts-and will the reply,
Sound On thu dark unslumberng sea!
Sound IN Thy and pride.
I ask Mt, alien world. from thee,
What my own kindred earth have still denied,
And yet loved that earth so well,
With all ITS lovely thugs
Was IL for this the q aih wind fell
On my rseh iyr-, and qaenehe'd lis living stTings'
Let them lie silent at my feet
Since br-ksn ~ they,
Th- heart whose aside them sweet,
HIth Pour'd on desert sands It's wealth away.
Yet glo-ys light hath ouCh'd my name,
Tue laurel SIeain Is uiae-
VITA a lon- he ri, weary frame
D restless desP! cone to make tn m thine
Give to tint erosn tina. bprni crown.
Pisc III tliy darkest hol H.
Bury my ANGUISH, rrnown,
With hidden wrecks, lost gems, and wasted gold
Thou bird on the pillows crest,
Iasu hast thy love, t-y home:
They wait thee ia the quiet nest
And l. u ulsoasht, unwaichd for-i TOO come.
I, with his winged nature frausht,
These vsiOrs wildly free,
This bun,ll = lose-ihs fiery thought
Alone cOme-0h! give NE peace, dark sea-
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25
DON'T DISTURB THE DEAD.

AT A PUBLIC MEETING OF PERSONS INTEREST
ed in the Methodist Buying GrOanl Of Ft and
Secnd Avenue held pauan; notice, Militia Hail.
Opposite Spring street, Tuesday evening Feb. M Bsna
G. Wells Esq c-ledto the chair and Faecner Dusan
appointed Secretary.
The meeting order the Chamla stated the
which had been pursued By Trustee the said
ryus ground and read a them which they
that they have abandoned the idea ren,
and that they intend pper and suitable brick wall around
the
The Committee appointed former meeting to whom
referred the Address Of the Trustees, being called report sub
mitted the following
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25

nR. PARIS'S CELEBRATED SPECIFIC FOR
~ q norrhra @.~*-Such rtsnae
sngnrded hur TO have contracted ths disease
md safe and certain remedy the without
hnsment injury the easiuia. recent infection will
eurrd in iw. yA To be had IS Division Price o. Ad
vice given to those using The ncdisine feb ls-la
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25
HENRY WELLS.
NOCTOR BOYD, a MemI

nOCTOR BOYD, Member Of the Royal College Of
~ Surgeons in iceland, and lately practitioner in the city of
London. os his services the actedn the
cemplains, his pleasant ss and xpeiou mode Of men
MS extraordinary during long and extended PRACTICE and
hove ALL his legitimate medical qualifications few OF the
crumbs which he his claims public patronage In this
OF empcsn when ignorant preiende and impuant qusc
daily spreading their
Soy would wish raise friendly and warning his
creatures and tell them beware Of such dangerous persons
Thousands who insight have been this day, in the health
pamy pride Of manhood f ir had by
duty qualified numbered the incurabe and
he dead Apparent very and easily effected;
hut esdf ate the latent popn, which will otherwise eong its
victim TO an ney longs the legitimate province of
medicine in the hands Of skiu and able practitioner Tai DR..
oya sing convince patrons by producing
or their inspection his regular diploma. a member OF the Royal
College OF Surgeons In Ireland and likewise Testimonials for
,ly and skill FROM who Justly onndered lights and
of their profession His mode &c safe eec
ua and expeditions requiring either the oi mercury
sraint diet exercise Recent affections he pledges himself
radically within few days, and Of oAger standing
greater msgny will he treated with co;aliy and Skill In
the patient assured asr having being da
II from the hands Of Dr. Boyd that his health established upon
und and firm basis and that his constitution renovated and
impaired His professional honor and faith pledged 10 this and
aer himself that seharsete and standing sufficient
ranty for is fulflnen
The sc honor and secrecy in all he relied upos
Hours Of O'Clock nsrning ill 10 night
2i-ly OFFtCE IA Dover e. door from Water
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-25
CRUELTY TO ANINIALs.-som- Of The most af-

~ hiet Of cruelty every day in almost
street OF New York. fellow. called RHEUMATISM Is
daily going his Mounds ackg the joints poor psope-preven
ing them from sleeping ngh,'.and de- yng the mast in
human manner, all the comforts # life Physician. ap
piled TO. They shake their head shake out Of them
For complete remedy, take few of the VEGETABLE LIFE
PILLS, manufacture by MOFFAT, 81 Hudson street
ehS-lmS