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

The sixtieth anniversary of American indie
peEdence was celebrated by the citizens Of Mar
tinsburg and vicinity, in a spirited and becom
ing manner. The day was ushcred in by salute
from the La Fayette Guards, and appropriate
and stirring music from the Sicilian Band, at
half past three o'clock. At half past ten, pro
cession was formed in the public square, under
the direction Of Mr.. John Jamison, the Marshall
Of the day, which proceeded under the escort of
the La Fayette Guards, to the Lutheran Church,
where prayer was offered up by the Rev. r.
Weiser. The Declaration Of Independence,
preiaced by few eloquent and patriotic remarks,
was read by David II. Conrad, Esq, after which
short and appropriate discourse was delivered
by the Rev. Mr.. Weiser, and benediction pro-
nounccd by the Rev. Mr.. Berkeley. The pro.
cession was again formed, and marched to Capt
Ran'on's grove, where plentiful dinner was
prepared for the company After the dinner was
over, the cloth was removed, and the following
toasts were drank: -
|. ;he day ice celebrate. --When free.
men forget to hallow the remem brance Of
their natal day, the memory of the past
will have been swept away by the dead.
ming power of tyranny and oppression
they will be nation of slaves and bond.
men.
Q. The declaration of Independe.ce-A
beacon light on the temple Of liberty, and
warning TO all despots and iyrants.
8. Wdshington.- name is enough,
you cannot perfume The rose.
a The memory Of Thomas Jefferson.
He has perpetuated his principles in the
declaration of independence. in the law
abolishing the right Of primogenitnre, and
IN the act OF religious freedom-a repubIi,
can 10 faith and in practice, in life, and in
death.
5. James Madison Another star in
the political armament has set the grea,
the good. and the just is no more
6. The Soldiers Of &c The founders
of our greatness they are the heroes who
on
A listed field, where the embattled kings.
Drew i'll deep wrath their armed legions on.
Blcnched not; and their swords, (cleayes
Cleaned like the flashing lightning when il
The vaulted armament
Z. Orr COuntry-Let her sons cherish
the spirit and initiate the virtues of the
founders of her government, and she will
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

Among the business in the Senate, yes.
terday, Gully lst,) was the discussion and
unanimous adoption of the report Of the
Committee on Foreign Relations on the
subject Of the recognition Of the indepen-
dence Of Texas. The sentiment expires
sed by this vote Of the Senate is in sub
stance this, and no more. viz !: that the U.
States will, in regard to Texas, act upon
the principle established by the action of
this Government in all cases of civil war
among foreign people. That is, it will re-
cognise the actual Government, whenever
it is satisfied of its being entitled TO the
character of an independent Power; and
IT will readily recognize the independence
of Texas when it shall be made apparent
that il is an independence in fact as well
as in name Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

The CREEK WAR ovEa.-We learn from the
National Intelligcncer Ct the fourth inst that in
tclligence from Gen. Scott's Head Quarters, in
the Creek Nation ius,ifies the belief that the
Indian Campaign in that quarter must have ter
minated, if not finally closed, before this day
" One thousan hostile Indians have sure nder'
ed; and, if they are prisoners of war without the
discharge of a musket, or the loss Of one brave
soldier, the bloodess triumph is not the less &C
ceptable 10 Christian community. The num-
Der of hostile warriors which yet remains TO be
taken is variousIy estimated at from eight hun
drcd to twelve hundred and if they should hold
out contrary to what may be reasonably cacula-
ted the judicious and efficient measures adopted
by the distinguished and gallant Scott, as we see
by his recent General Orders, must ensure their
speedy capture by force Of arms, either in action
or (hemmcd in as they must be by the plan OF
operations) BY unavoidable surrender. All the
passes are said to be efIectualIy guarded by the
troops, and their escape 10 Florida, heretofore
asserted as probable, is deemed to be impracti
cable -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07
From the Natchez Christian Herald.

Return Of Judge Quitman The family
and friends. (and indeed all our cIllzens)
were delighted one morning last week, by
the safe return Of Judge Qaitman from
Texas, The object. for which be visited
that country seemed to be SO happily ae-
complished by the battle OF San Jaclnto
that he deemed his further stay IN Texas.
al the present time unnecessary. lie, ana
his brave associates who left this city with
him, arrived at the site Of the battle two
days after il was fought. The Judge saw
and conversed with the captured SANTA
Anna.
The intelligence brought from leIo
by gentleman so competent 10 aseei'am
and appreciate the true state Of th'ns'
there is most cheering. II 10 DIR. Qullma"
opinion, that the first use Of the Texan
government, and the people WI make "
the acknowledgement Of their indepena'
ence by The Mexican authorities, VIII 10
10 offer themselves for admission %
State into the Union Of the United ola's''
This will be the best security that noul0
country can have for its future prosperity,
So much North American blood fuas
the veins Of Texas, that it does MOI "ss
surprise us 10 see il revertlng to Tue pa''''
fountain as 10 centre. =
The Natchez Fencibles, on the Gay y, "
Captain Quitman's return, paraseo wv
every demonstration Of JOY, on account s.r
the arrival Of their beloved Dominance
They marched 10 bis country re''o''.s'
and escorted him TO the city, Wns'o -
addressed them on the situation anu P,'o II
poets of Texas, giving an accOu%N NJ.
the service OF his associates, wbo ' c'..,;o
chez with him, The march OF o'P h,o,
Qnitman's volunteers 10 Texas was Lam,
an extent Of 600 miles, and their aluS.a a,
and responsible duty was to give .t 'I
and escort to flying women ana o ,.;.L,u
and servants, who were terror " a..
by the rapid advance of the Savage m aoo.
lcans. This was one of the highest fesp I'D
sibiIities of generous and noole l'i h~nOt
chivalry; il was sustained as brave "V INV
able men sustain such duties apn Dro.
a heart now beats with gratitude w. MRS r.
lection afforded in the absence OF ."Aom
brothers, and husbands-man OF n
were in the tented field. under si -. in.
oppose the desolating march oil '''
vaders. A., The
Captain Quilman remarked IRE ,%s Tex
name OF Mississippi stood high 10 w wspi
ian army-that the little band who had
with him were general favorites' aa I'd 10
pushed on with Gen. Rusk, deiefnn A
see the territory clear of an enemy men. ic,ut.
few weeks longer stay would enl is.. si %
Quitman's associates TO Inc mun'u aS;as ID
preparation of land ios soldiers 'e
the army Of freedom.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

PRooF PosITIvE.-If the members of Con
gress who voted for the distribution OF the sur
plus revenue desire 10 have solitary fact which
shall cheer them 10 the path of duty and patri.
o,ism take the one in this city. The bank oil
America, a pet bank, has declared dividend for
the last six months Of fourteen and half per
cent aud how has tins enormous dividend been
made? Out OF the peoples money. The stock
holders of this bank in no way connected
with the government, having no claims on the
public revenue, paying nothing Tor the use OF the
deposites, cooly pocket fourteen ami a half per-
cent, in six months. the profits of the peoples
money!, Now, was il not high time TO wrest
this money from the hands of the corrupt rulers
and divide il among its rightful owners!-N. Y.
Star.
The above circumstance is but one among many
of the same kind that have TRANSFERRED since the
public monies have been in the keeping Of the
state banks, All or nearly all Of the banks in
which the public monies have been deposited
since they were wrestcd from the bank Of the
United States, have given larger dividends 10
their stockholders, than they or any other banks
ever gave in the same time before. This they
have been enabled to do by having in their pos
session millions Of the peoples money, for the
use of which they have never paid one far,hng
INTO the pubic treasury OF contributed All iota W
the welfare and prosperity of the country. The.
only good that has resulted from this disposi{lod
has been enjoyed by the stockholders of Tho af6lx
To them il has been abundant harvest. A
few years continuance Of the system that has
governed the public treasury for two or three
years past, & every stakeholder in the pet banks
would be possessed of princely fortune which
would have been obtained at the expense Of the
people, few would have been rolling in wealth
and splendor, which had been obtained by the
impoverishment of the many. This, however,
will now be prevented. The dcposite bill will
cause them to disgorge the millions Of public mo-
now in their possession, and deprive them Of the
great source Of their enormous profits. A II the
benefits or advantages arising or accruing from
the public moneys will hereafter be enjoy by
The people at large, and not by few ins,itu.
tions that may happen to be in favor with the
powers that be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

and he was said 10 be now engaged in the
Investigation of the subject. We could
rive him no additional power. All we
could do, by the course which some gen.
tIemen advocated, was to lay the lives, the
fortunes, and the feelings of our own con-
siituents at his feet. He would consider
such a course as denial OF the right Of
the memorialists to petition this House for
the redress of the grievance Of which they
complained MIR A. said he Eel, il bis du-
ty, on this occasion, TO make some remarks
in reply 10 the extraordinary doctrine
maintained by the gentleman from New
York, (Mr Manu- lie understood that
gentleman 10 maintain that the exercise
Of any power by this House 10 investigate
the circumstances attending public frauds,
abuses, violence, or wars, was mere
humbug.
Mr. MANN, Of New York explained
In all cases, hereto fore, Investigations by
the House and its committees had proved
to be humbug. That was what he said
MIR ADAMS said it was sentiment
impeaching The constitution Of the United
States. But he would take issue with the
gentleman AS TO the fact. Was the inves-
tigation into the abuses Of the Post Office
hnmbug ? and was there ever an inquiry
which was more steadily resisted. step by
step, than that was ? II was very far how
ever from proving to be humbog in the
eyes of the majority Of this House. or OF
this nation. Was it not then contended
that, in the management of that Depart
nent, there was nothing that was corrupt.
nj ,rrarnIar mr. even innrovidanf The
gentleman himself would hardly rise and
maintain that position now. however much
he might have been disposed TO do it, du.
ring the progress of that bumbug.
MIR MANN said that investigation was
no exception to his remark. IL resulted
10 two reports OF contradictory character.
MIR ADAMS pursued this topic at some
length and. when he concluded, il being
hall past two O'Clock,
The House took recess. $3.50. A#
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

lExAs.-Oen. Houston and suite hav,
left New Orleans to join hi. army. Me.v,
p. w. Grayson and James ColIiosswn,,,
have been appointed commissioners, hv
the Texan Government 10 negotiate with
the government Of the United States Fl,
the recognition of the Independence. If
Texas. and left New Orleans for Wa
ington on The I7th ult
The New Orleans Bulletin Of the 1871
ult; states, on the authority of the abovs
commissioners, who arrived from Vela,co
the seat Of the government Of Texas. on
the day Of last month, an agreeme Mt in
the nature Of An armistice was entered in.
TO between the government Of Texas and
Gen Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana. III.
substantial stipulatons of which, on lbs
part of the latter were, that all The Nlexi.
can forces then in Texas should forthwith
evacuate the country, passing beyond the
Rio del Norte that all property taken 10
any portion of the Mexican army from
Texan citizens, at any time since ,h.
commencement Of the late invasion, should
be forthwith restored that all Texaa
IIiouiicio III TIC bduoo VI TIC CHctny eDOulG
be Immediately set at liberty for aud 10
consideration Of a corresponding Dumbsr
Of Mexican prisoners in the hands Of thA
Texians-and finally, that there should DO
for the present cessation Of all bosthlls
both by land and by sea,
Among the minor stipula,ions Of Thea.
greement was one given by Gen. SAINT,
Ana personally, that he would not lake up
aims, or cause them 10 be taken up against
|Ihe people Of Texas, during their struS,
gle for independence.
Ii is further authorized TO stale, thai, IN
compliance with the stipulation far ibe e.
vacuation of the country, all the MexcaD
forces were actually retrcating as FAST as
possible. having when they were last
heard from, already passed beyond
San Antonio and Goliad, under The CON.
mand of Gen. Filasola, who while being
next in rank to Santa Ana, had, on rseel.
wing copy Of the armistice. passed his o.
fetal engagement TO obey its terms, so LAT
as they applied TO him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07
From the National IntelIircncer.

Upon the suppositIon that the amount
Of surplus TO be distributed on the lst of
Janury next, will be $40 1000 900, an accu
rate friend Of the New York American
has calculated for US, in round numbers,
the superintendent according TO the cleo
toral college ratio, that is, according TO
the representation Of each State in the Sc
nate and House Of Representatives 1.-The
left column gives the result as the bill now
stands-,hat on the right, the result that
the bill as originally reported in the Sc
nate would have produced; that is, &C
cording to the ratio Of representation in the
House Of Representative. This was alter
ed by inserting" Senate" SO as 10 include
the representation in both branches.l
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07
che GAZETTE:
M MARTINS Hu Rc, va.
THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1896.

0z-The proceedings ofthe House Of Repre-
sentatives relative TO the frauds practised up
on the Indians, by the whites are interesting
We commend them TO the attention of the read
er, as he may, by their careful perusal obtain
glimpse Of the causes which have led TO the pre-
sent difficulties in the south and of the disposition
to have those causes investigated, that exists
among those who il is alleged have for long
time been aware of their existence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07
From the National Intelligencer.

JAMES MADISON is NO MORE The last
of the great lights Of the Revolution. the
brightest of those great minds, which,
like The pillar of fire Of old, conducted the
American Israel through the trials Of the
scarcely less important era following the
Revolution, and gave to his country repose
security, and happiness Of wise, regular
stable and consolidated Government this
pure and beautiful and benign ligh, has a,
last sunk below the horizon. and is quench
ed forever in this world. Glorious indeed
has been its long course, and though no
more to he seen, il has left radisDce in
The armament at which his country will
long gaze with admiration and gratitude.
For more than thirty years, the name
of JAMES MADISON has. more than that of
any other living man, been associated in
the mind of United America, with the
principles and the fabric of our Govern
ment. He was the principal architec in
its construction, il he did not lay its corn.
err stone. He lived to see it endure many
trials, survive great dangers, and TO prom,
ise endurance for ages.
He died on the morning Of Tuesday.
the 29th of June. He was born on the
10Th of March, in the year l75I, and was
of course, when he died, OF the patriarch
al age of more than eighty FIVE years.
His end, yisbiy approaching for some
days before, was such as that OF great
and good man ought TO be. His facu lilies
undimmed till his latest hours, he expired
without a struggle, free from pain, free
from regret, and from cause of reproacb,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

By The President of The day.-Wa,l,,
ton, the Father OF his Country-JefT,ros
the father of our Declaration of Iod,,.s
ence-Madlson, the Father of The Co a'
MISUNDERSTANDING. let US honor ,b .",
memories by their offspring. '
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

stand Tor ages monument Of the con-.
and wisdom Of The men of rs ags
8. Virginia. The most sub.,..,
lar 81 The superstrueture Of our con- 1r.s' pa
ton when the link which hind.
the compact shall be broken ssu,da ' %
may exclalm farewell long f arw.r,i.s We
all our liberties. "ea %
9. Michigan and Arkan,a,.
slars in our bright banner. two NV
tons added TO the band of free ,,a,a' "a,
zoe remain united, just so much st... =
added 10 the great and good causs %
diride, two new elements of mi.cb;at" We
10. The Constitution. h. -.
ed, il must be understood as !, : ,
and NOT as every conflicting interest s.',,
interpret it. - ''uid
IL. The French Indemnify.
RIGA rejoice that her rights have hssa a'ie'
tained without an appeal to arms sr, ~
her ancient ally, the land Of "a F,.a 'as'
And dearer be each dawnine smiIe '''e'
For having lost its light awhile.
IL. Our Army and Nary BY ins
cious enlargement Of both, we world wv
sure the protection OF our national ~. .o'
abroad, and the security Of our eil,. "''o :,
home.
IS. The Fair.
toast, or song, or story,
vi woman can ne'er come am;sx
For woman's the theme and The sIa..
or man IN a moment like M.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

SuIcIDE.-A lad of II or IS years of
age, committed suicide last Saturday, in
the neighborhood of this place, by hang
ing himself Frederick Citizen, July /.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

AN ACT autborising the officers and ma.
nagers of the Washington Monumental
Society to erect monument TO the me
mory of George Washington, on the
public mall.
BE ii enacted by Tie Senate and House OF
Representatives. Of The United States Of fine
RIGA in Congress assembled. That permits
sion be, and the same is hereby, granted
to the +" Washington National Monument
al Society,"" under the direction of the
President of the United States. to place on
the public reservation in the city Of Wash
ington, lying between seventh street, west,
and the Potomac, a monument TO be erect
ed by said society to the memory OF
Washington, which monument, during its
erection, and when completed, shall be un.
der the care Of the Commissioner OF Pub.
lie Buildings, and subject TO such regula
tons for its preservation and security as
Congress may hereafter prescribe.
The bill has passed the House of Re
representatives., and is now before the Sc.
nate
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-07

The society believe that a monument
erected by the means proposed will be a
monument of the American people, as well
as 10 the illustrious dead, and serve as a
lasting memorial TO future generations Of
the taste, the patriotism, and the gratitude
of the present age Of the Republic. The
committee thinks there can be but little
doubt of its completion, organized as The
society is, responsible and Jealous as IFS
members are, and feeling, as every Anne
rican must, on subject SO well calcula
ted 10 elicit all that is noble and grateful
in bis nature.
The desire of the society is TO com
mence the great work for which it has
been organized, at as early period as
possible, and it wishes TO obtain from Con
gress a portion Of the public mall, between
7th street, west. and the Potomac, for the
site of the monument.
This improvement, the committee think,
would be the means Of embellishing that
part Of the public ground, and of giving a
new and deeper interest to the metropolis
of the nation
They, therefore, report the accompany
ing bill
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-06-07

TUEsDAY,May l7--l2 noon.-Tho friend
ly Indians sent out last night, have this mo-
meut returned, and report that on their
arrival at the place where the mails were
left, they discovered the stuge in the road,
and also the mail wagon, together with
three dead men and two dead horses
They state that they saw in the wagon three
large mail bags, untouched, and quantity
of newspapers slrewed on the ground; that
they commenced collecting the newspapers
when an Indian made his appearance near
them, and on ascertaining who they were,
plunged into n cane brake near them, where
these friendly Indians supposed large
party of the hostile band were concealed,
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-06-07
VOL. v. NO. 33.
HOME AT LAST.

\ shiverinr child, one winters night,
CThe snow was deep, and cold the blast,)
Iluggng her ragged mother tight,
'Motherh exclaimed, we're home at lastr
And as she spake, poor little one,
A ruinous hut she stood before,
Whence, ever since the morning sun,
They strayed-to beg from door to door.
Ye're home at last Sad home is this
All lorn without, all cold within;
The adder here might lurk and hiss,
Her poisonous web the spider spin
But there's no fire TO warm, nor light;
And crevices are yawning wide,
Thro' which the storm, this freezing night,
May lay you stihened side by side!
And yet this Maynard child had been
By many gorgeous house-and past
Where mirth and music cheer the scene,
Nor envies--for she's home at last
Thus may the heart be trained below
To love the cot wherein was cast
Its fate of poverty or wo,
Like hers who Cried We're home at lastp
n. Y. Mir.l c. c.P.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-06-07

or Harrison conceiving it proper to have a
full investigation of the charge, while the
subject was fresh and the testimony within
his reach, brought n suit against the delam-
err, in the Supreme Court of the territory.
In ordec that the utmost fairness might be
observed, two of the judges left the lench
during the trial; one being the personal
friend of the Governor, and the other of the
defendant. An impartial jury was inpan-
nelled by mode satisfactory to both par
ties. The trial had not advanced far be-
fore the defendants counsel abandoned the
plea of justification and contended simply
for mitigation Of damages. The jury, ai-
ter an hours consultation, returned a YER
dict for $4,000; an immense verdict in a
new country where money is scarce, and
where iuries seldom give heavy damages in
cases of this description. The property of
the defendant was levied upon, sold, and in
the absence Of the Governor bought in by
his agent. Two-thrds of the property
were afterwards returned TO the defendant,
by Governor Harrison, and the remainder
given to the orphans Of some Of the gallant
citizens who fell in battle during the late