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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

QUESTION FOR LAwYRRs.-A labor
ing man engaged himself to dig a cellar
10 old town, lew weeks ago, and was TO
nave according to agreement. The dirt
which should be taken out in the excava.
tion. While at work. be found jar con
tanning a considerable quantity Of gold
and silver. and very naturally concluded
that IL ofcourse belonged to himself: but
the owner Of the property, hearing of his
good luck. put in claim for the money
Oh the ground that only the dirt was 10
belong TO the laborer,- the Iaborer re.
sisted upon the plea that the understand
ing was, that he was to have all tina. he
took out OF the cellar. The case, we un
derstand, Is now undergoing legal inyesti.
cation. Bait. Tisiter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

An immense sensation has been created
IN Europe BY the publication of a work
called the Portfolio. 1t is a collection OF
State papers, written from the Russian
embassy in London, TO the Emperor's ca
binet. How they "leaked out" is all the
wonder. but the opinions of the States.
men of the day as disclosed in them show
with what startling fidelity the Diplomat,
lists of the North have portrayed. as well
as observed, all around them, and how
minntely the Emperor was informed Of
every political transaction in action and
agitation. Wellington, it is said, is ola.
ced in an awkward light, by the surrepti-
t'ous publications, Of this modern Barilion.
metropolitan.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

A crazy man by the name of Bridges
mlstaking the Presidents mansion for The
lunatic asylum, marched into the house,
and demanded of the servants 10 surrend
er the premises TO him. He then repair
ed to MIR. Woodbury's, and required tina
he would hand him over the keys of the
Treasury; but the worthy Secretary, ii.
red Of disgorging. resolutely refused TO
recognize his authority. He belongs to
Philadelphia. The Times of this morn.
ing, calls him Wing We should rather
consider BIN Jackson man, from the
responsibility he assumed.-.Noah.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04
From the BALTIMORE Patriot.

HE RIGHT SPIRiT.--No article Of DO
iitical character, that we have seen for a
long time. has given US greater pleasure
| than the leading editorial Of the Boston
Atlas. OF Thursday last It's well known
ihat the Atlas speaks the sentiments oil
Mi. Webster's friends, and what il says
may, therefore. be considered as lille
short OF an exposition of their views I'm.
der the caption " The course of Massa.
chusetts," the editors of the Atlas have al
once justified their adherence 10 Mr..
webster, and given ample cause Of satls
faction TO the friends Gen Harrison. i he
annexed extract will show the lofty posi-
ton which they have taken.
La the present state of things, it is ad
united even at Washington, that Massa.
chusetts occupies an important position
sort Of vantage ground, from which. safe
IN her own impregnabilty, she can watch
the movements Of the various combatapis
IN the field below. Should her assistance
be required to complete the triumph of
The party with which her principles are
'oentihed, will she hesitate in pursuing a
course consistent with her true honor and
past profession ? That she is likely to
bold the balance Of power, is manifest in
the anxiety of the administration 10 win
her over. The course Of her representation
~ Congress is pledge that she ioiu exercise
The po,cer IN manner ,chich will be accent
a6te TO the great Wing Party. throughout
me Country Should the Presidential cleo
s'on be carried TO the House, it would be
libel on the character of our State TO
suppose that in any contingency, she can
oestow her vote on the individual pledge d
10 follow in the footsteps Of Gen. jackson"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

IIoNoRs TO THE MEMORY OF Mr.. MADI
sonia conformity TO previous arrange.
ments, The Citizens Of Richmond and stran
gers IN Me city, paid the highest honors
TO The memory of this illustrous man. A,
io o'clock, procession was formed at the
Union Hotel, of the several military com.
pan'es, the Masonic Order, Officers of the
state and Federal Government, the Civ
Corporation, Teachers and their Pupils
and citizens generally. Thus formed the
PROCESSION marched through the main st,
10 The Capitol Square. where in the bean
liful shade of the thick-set grove. a ros
'rum,, aud seats for about two thousand
people were erected. Probably double
inns number attended, among whom were
large proportion of ladies.
The venerable Bishop Moore opened
'he ceremony by one of his truly impres
sive prayers, and was followed by IViltian,
III .ua5artand, Esq. in an Grafton replete
with chaste and beautiful sentiments nour
trayins the life and services of the decea
sea IN manner at once brief and compre
nenslve' The style of this address was
unpretending and easy, and the delivery
OF III was characteristic of the modes,y of
,ne orator. yet it was eloquent and forci-
oie. and made an agreeable impression.
Inc ceremonies were closed by fer.
vent prayer from the Rev. Mr. TAYLOR of
inc Second Baptist Church.
The Capitol bell was toled during the
morning, and minute guns were fired du.
ring the march Of the procession.-Com
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

MIR. VAN BUREN.-Ihe Loco Focos-
NO man so well practices upon the system
Of using words to con zeal ideas as does
mr.. Van Buren,, and an adroit example of
this faculty he has given in his late letter
10 the Loco Focos. by which, if he has not
succeeded IN putting out their light. as his
friends did in Tammany Hall, b. has at
least put them into a mist where loco 70.
co matches will never help them. His
letter IN answer TO them contains ahont
twenty eight or thirty newspaper lines
SIX OF them tell the Loco Focos that their
letter IS received-seven more are occu
pied IN repeating a sentiment OF theirs
which nobody can doubt, viz, :" that the
true foundation Of Republican govern.
ment Is the equal rights of every citizen.
10 his person, property, and in their man.
ssement,"-iour other lines are occupied
IN promises that he shall have an occasion
Tor further public expression of his opin i.
ions and eight OF uine other, are occnn.
60 IN compliments. and with your obedi.
ent servant, nj. Van Buren," The gi,t of
the whole letter is in this mystilied sen.
fence: " For my views in regard 10 other
propositions contained in the declaration.
and especially to those which relate 10 the
subjects OF banks, paper money, specie
currency and monopolies, you must allow
me to refer you to public course of no
uncomfortable duration in the State and
FEDERAL Governments, and TO a succession
OIL public declarations heretofore made by
me" Thirty thousand gods of Athens.
MINK oil that! A public course for and
"sa'nst The U. States Bank; a petitioner
noe' denouncer to. morro,c-for and .
famst The Iar'h-fOr and ag ainst Internal
iWmpprovenents-all things 10 all mem
When Colonel johnson speaks We con
understand him, for the Colonel i, in !,
.s s.s.e OIL nature;" that he talks about
whese all things are in common nNb",
.ne MAGICIAN is IN the State Of New York
co n as : me- "ss said things are in ,m,
ever eve roughly. to express ideas: but MI NJ
yam buren, uses them to throw into the
fog what be has to say.-M Y Eanr ,S .''
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

A VENERABLE TERRApIN.-Mr. Peter
perree, ofthe neighborhood of PETERSBURG
pennsylvania, york Springs,) when he
moved to bis present place ofresidence in
Tue year 1890, found land Terrapin in
a 10 acre held on his farm. and marked
upon u his name and the year. The same
teerrapin has been seen by him in the same
helu' every year since 1890, (forty six
years. except the last. II has been again
seen this year How long it had been
mere before, he can form no idea-nor
now long it may retain possession:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

Ibe following letter from Gen. Wilcox
10 The Governor, contains the cheering in
telligence of brilliant and decisive battle
between corps Of volunteers from the
county oil Lo"ndes, and party Of hostile
INDIANS, supposed TO be the same which
lately passed through Baker.
The Georgia boy. have done honor to
themselves and their State, and relieved a
large portion Of their fellow citizens from
the predatory inroads Of this band of out
laws.
TELFMR County. July l6.
Gorernor Schley-
Dear Sir: have this morning Iearned
by express from one of the posts on the
head waters Of tue Suwanee, that thew had
an engagement yesterday, with a party of
Indians, in which our friends succeeded
20 killing and capturing the whole. We
iost IN The engagement three killed and
SIX or eight wounded. The Indians had
nineteen killed. Among the killed re
greet to state there were three women and
one child. Twenty prisoners. all women
and children.
am not able to state who commanded
nut suppose IT tobe Col Blair of Lownde.
You must excuse the shotlness Of INV le,
Ter, as 1t IS written on a temporary table
and in great haste.
Very respectfully. your obt servt,
MARK WILCOX.
5. The persons killed are Pennewel
Folsen, Mr.. Sbanks, and MIR. Paris.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

In North Carolina, the partizans of Mr..
Van Buren, are electioneering for him as being
the friend and supporter of the late deposte bill
Would it not be advisable for the friends of Col
johnson to electioneer for him, among the abo.
h'ionists, as belonging to that portion of the hui
man race from W HON his 'lub'iy' Spouse has l..
scended' 1t would be carrying the joke no far.
ther than it is to electioneer for Van Buren, as /,
friend TO the deposite bill.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

GEsEaAt SCOTT reached washipsto,
days since in obedience 10 the ords. 80 see
jackson. When he arrived there be soua .''''
public officer in attendance from whoa, !. ''a' %
OBTAIN any information respecting the AIR.. lug
der Of the President Gen. Jackso, -, r. "
tennessee MIR. Van Buren, to saratogs, IN n :
Cass to Detroit, and MIR. woodbn,r .a'
Hampshire. Gen. Scott pursued NJ, : NsE
lar as New York, but finding tina, /. -A q
far in advance as to render it im,,...,, y" 20
take him. returned to Washington from : s'sf'
he mas gone TO join his family At R;ca... ""encs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

Major Gates. lately stricken from the
ion OIL the Army, who arrived in Wash.
,ne'on lew days since, has proceeded on
oo'ala an Interview with the President
az ahe Hermitage. His object is, we un.
uers'and' TO solicit his restoration 10 his
rang rang. Tor the purpose of standing a trial.
NJ , a;s a'iedged misconduct, by a Court
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

AN lNoIDENT.-The splendid steamboat Nick
Biddie while on her way down the Ohio few
days since, fell in with clumsy craft called the
Andrew jackson, which had got aground, and
lowed 1T Tor several miles, to the amusement of
The crew and passengers. 1t is not the first
time that the hero of New Orleans ba. hoan
helped ost OF difficulty by him Of the money bags
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

e1-The Hon. John Quincy Adams has been
appointed by the City authorities of Boston TO
deliver an eulogy on the late President Madison
He has accepted the appointment, and will de.
liver the eulogy in the latter part of the present
month.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

LIE sPRINos.-The Lewisburg Alleghanian
states that there are between four and FIVE hun.
dred visitors at the White Sulphur springs-a
greater number, we believe, than has heretofore
resorted to that watering place at SO early De-
Rod in the season
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

Curious CASE The Paris corre,nord
ent Of the Albany Advertiser. writes Sin
July next, curious case will be broueb,
before The tribunal of first instance, of Pa
RE. NJ. Msundofff, who has resided q
long time IN Prussia, where he worked as
CLOCK maker, bias undertaken 10 invsli
GATE The obituary act Of Louis XVII. dated
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

Inc citizens Of WOodfOrd county Ky. b,v.,.
yited Messrs. CLAY, CalrrrxDr nN'e N 5
MoaEHEAD, to public dinner to h. s0d
Versailles on the Goth instan, en near
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

Es-The Richmond Enquirer, states that John
D. Aiien' esq of Clarksburg, late member Of
Congress from the Harrison district, has been
appointed by the Executive of the State, JUDGE
IN place ofthe late Judge Allen Taylor, of Bot.
tetourt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

CAPITAL TRIAL.-We learn from the lynch
burg Virginian that the trial of negro named
Chester, the property of a Mr., Terry of Pittsyl-
vania, took place in that county on Monday the
25th ait. The offence charged against him was
that of killing Mr.. Thomas T. Williams of Pitt :.
sylvania county, in March last. He was fou,d
guilty OF murder in the first degree, and senten
ced to be hung on the Goth of the present month
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

o. The news of the capture of Santa Anna by
the Texans, had reached London at the latest
dates received from that city. in the shape of a
rumor, but was too vague to be believed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

0ps-Thc King of Saxony died at Pilnitz, in his
dominions on the 9th of June last, in the slst
year fhis age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04
ANOTHER MORMON INVASION.


Letters from Kirkland, Ohio, have been
received here by the last mail, from per.
sons Of uodoubted yeracity, giving infor-
nation, that the Mormons 10 that place
and vicinity, to the number of 1900 or
1000, are arming and coming on to the
upper Missouri The letters state that
they will not come on in a body, but 10
small detached parties. This information
IS confirmed by our merchants returning
from the East, who say that every boat
ascending the river contains more or less
OF them some 20, and one as high as 205
those who did not show guns openly
had boxes the size usually made to contain
guns. Add to this, that those who are in
the surrounding counties, speak uniformly
OF another attempt TO take Zion, and nc
doubt can remain but the peace of thi.
section IS again 10 be disturbed by the mi
litary array Of ragmuflins, headed by the
modern Mohamed. A meeting of the pee
pie OF this county has been called, to NEE
the coming storm, and a respectful anc
earnest request for the CO operation Of the
upper counties.
AT the last adyiccs from Kirkland, al
the county offices were filed with latter
day saints, and petition had been for
warded to the Post Master General to re
form the Postmaster there. and appoint il
bis place the notorious Oliver Cawdry
who has given his name an Infamous no
torlety by bearing public and unblushine
testimony TO the advent of an Angel.
Ia the soberness and sadness Of truth
where is this thing to end !? Let other,
DO as they may the people of jackson ane
their friends in the surrounding coun,ie.
will be found at their posts in the hour o.
trial and this modern hero of Revolution
and Rags. will be taught that the worlc
IS not rolling backward either in know
edge or chivalry. Far West.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

~ a MT. Barts' SO called. ds.d NOT ,o,.
at Columbia in Texas. 1t is supoos.s = since
real name was Barlow, and that he !, a. A' hs
individual who defraaded one Of a. n sane
Albany N. Z. ola large amount Of mo.s 's' At
year ago. 'y about
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

oALEs MEMoRANDA.-Atthe en.a,.
Oh the County Court, to be holden 4, -. 'e'''0n
On MONDAY next. the following lands win !. W. :.
tered at public sale. They are. we bsl;. : o. '.
valuable tracts-those wishing to pureb,.. :,
NO doubt do well to attend on ,ba, A. VIII
One hundred and thirty acres BY Mr. Nm..,
Chenoweth. A'inrod
Three hundred acres by Me,srs. Bovd Fail.
ner, and Conrad. aux
Eighty acres BY G. d. Stewart.
Two !. hundred u and fifty eight acres BY John 3
Porterield, Esq ''A' .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

THE CoTToN CRoP.-The cotton crop in the
state of Mississippi for the present year is esti
mated al from Is TO IS millions of dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

The Hon. Henry Clay arrived a! A ~.
land, his own residence, on SATURDAY. IA
must have passed bis own !hresholu WI" ..;,.
a feeling Of conscious pride. He hao ~.
messed the triumph of the principles o. ,, -,
Land Bill. And when did be ever ie sas.
from the Halls of Congress without ua sn
ing stamped the deep impress Of DIS s u"a
mighty mind upon the policy Of h'' So .;..
try through all subsequent time F--AON
Uil!e Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

man named Scott, fo,e;nu
drowned in the canal near Greens ., was found
OF rum was found in his bosom. "''a--a bottle
ms spiritual attendant in death, as IN If.
his bosom companion. was
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

GJ-A shock OF an earthquake was felt with
great distlnctness in some parts of Ohio on the
sth ult.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

zen. coTT.-The following LIT.
'essup to Francis P. Blair, Editor Of II. w,
inston Globe, has been the means Of ~. -,
Of General Scott from the Indian WA, m"
letter contained request that the pre.;ao..
mlghtbe permitted TO read it,-it wa. shou.
him, and he ret urned il with his order for n.
recall of Gen. Scott endorsed upon ifs bach ~
order, however, did not reach Gen. Scott o,,,
he had brought the Creek War 10 a term;n,,;..
in a manner alike creditable to himself .,a ~.
norable to his country. The step taken bv N.
President, acting as he did, upon the surce.,;,.
OF junior officer to a private individual. canoo,
in our opinion, be viewed in an extenuat;np l;gb,
Should the practice ofrecalling officers from dis.
tant points TO answer all the charges that o,b,,
officers may make against them, in communie,.
ton to private individuals, where will be fopnd
an officer, who possesses the least respect for
himself, that would not retire in disgust from
the service? Every highminded aud indepeud.
ent individual who held a commission would
throw away the moment he was apprsed that
such custom had been established, and the ar.
my of the country would be commanded only by
the slavish sychophant, or unprincipled para.
site.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04
MONTGOMERY /AllIuIv ,

About three thousand Indians left our
~barves on Thursday last, on board the
steamboats, Lewis Cass and Meridian, for
'heir destined home across the Mississippi
under charge of Lieut.. Barry, of the Uni.
ted States Army.
From the insuspicious season of the year
and the crowded state of the Boats, il i.
nut reasonable to expect that the Indians
Will, on the route, suffer much from dis
ease. We look forward 10 such a result
but hope different one,
PREVIOUS TO the departure of the Indians
from thIs place, many serious disturbances
occurred: Upon the reeuisiton of the Go.
vernon oil Georgia, preparations were ma j..
king 10 SO chain and letter some twelve or
fifteen ofthese delnded wretches that there
could be no escape, when one, by aud .
den and energetic effort, succeeded in get
ting from the grasp Of those in whose pos
session he was-raised a hammer and in
flicted very severe blow upon the head
Of one OF the guards-gave the war hoop
and then took to fligbt,-he was immedi
ately shot dead by a Mobile volunteer, and
another one bayonelted, who died in few
hours.
On the same evening. three succeeded
IN escaping from the guard one was on
Thursday brought into town under arrest.
and while proceeding through the street in
a wagon, took a large knife and Gu, his
throat. and instantly expired. Such is the
desperation Of these beings rather than be
given up TO the civil authorities Of Geor.
advertiser.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

LOUISIANA, Messrs johnson and Garland
t"higs') and Gen. Ripley, administration, J
have been re elected to Congress from Louisiana
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

1t ia stated in the Ohio papers, tina, Mr..
MORRIS, the Senator from that State, has
renowned the support Of Mr.. Van Buren,,
ana declares he will expose TO bis constit.
Washington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

The following letter appear. in the Ia
telligencer and must be taken with the u
suai grains of allowance for the prejudices
Of the writer.
NArcHiTocHEs, June so.
awe are likely TO have lively times up.
on the frontier. Gen. Gaines, who is still
on the Sabine, has. within few DAYS. re.
ceived dispatches from Gen. Rusk, the
Iexlan leader, dated at Gaedaoupe Vic.
toria apprising him that the Mexicans are
coming down upon him in great force
Rusk has issued proclamation and calls
loudly for aid. Gen, Gaines, for reasons
best known to himself, has called upon
the States of Mississippi, Kentucky, Ten.
nessee, and Louisiana, for a regiment oil
men each, and talks of executing his Ole
instructions Of crossing into the Mexican
territory, and taking possession of Nacog.
doches. His plea is that some vagabond
Caddoes have committed two or three
murders about IS miles from Nacogdoche,
These murders, if they have been perpe
'rated, (which is likelyl were. committed
SERENITY miles within tie Mexican TERRITORY
and have happened very ApRopos if Rusk
should be driven eastward. Should thi,
turn out SO. and his retreat be upon Ma.
cogdoches. the consequences are obvious
The friends Of peace hope that Game.
will have the good sense TO stay where he
is; the sort of game he is made to play
for others is well understood beren