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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
MI s C z I. L A NJ Y.
THE BRIGAND,s CHILD.

AN ADVENTURE IN THE APPENNINEs.
i was journeying among some OF the
rugged and romantic scenery OF Italy,
when my guide suddenly stopped, and
by his amazed looks plainly indicated
the presence of danger. 1t was past
midday, and we were impatient to
reach our destination ere nightfall. /
had scarcely asked the postillions what
had occasioned the stoppage, when a
bullet whizzed past us, and looking IN
the direction whence it came, | saw
a half.dozen or more 6erce-Iooking
fellows with presented rifles, taking aim
at us. Perceiving death to be so near,
and DESTROYS of averting it, signlfied
to the brigands my perfect readiness
to give up all that possessed, and on
ly required the preservation of our
lives. Ny words had the effect of ar
resting the brigands' purpose, and they
came down from their position, INFORM
ed us, however, that we must accom-
pany them TO their commander, who
had solemnly swore to kill every Eng
lishman that fell into his power, In or
der to revenge the death of his brother,
who had fallen in an action with a
party of Englshmen some days before.
This was not pleasant intelligence
nv life seemed only spared for mo-
ment, for the brigands assured me that
their chief was implacable and my
guide had previously entertained me
with some narratives Of the ferocity OF
Michael Barossini, the recollection of
which served to corroborate the testi-
mony of the robbers. | afterwards
learned that this savage chief had or
dered him to bring every EnglIshman
they found on the road before him. that
he might have the luxury of putting
them to death himself; and that two
days before, he had sacrificed fellow
countryman Of mine, to his revenge
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16

seconds he remarked: "You shall not
lose any thing, Englishman, by your
humanity and your respect for the fee.
lings of the mother Of my child" and
then turning towards his men he gave
them some directions, and as they de-
parted, he entreated me to remain with
him a few moments. 81 am glad TO
sec you have so much confidence in an
enemy" he said. "You have won my
admiration. For your sake | make
peace with all your countrymen. -
The brigands now returned and Baros
SIM informed me they were ready to
conduct me TO the road, and that they
should attend me so far as there might
be the least danger of falling in with
the brigands of his party. | thanked
him, and asked one favor, that he
would return some miniatures which
were among the property the brigands
had captured. They will return them
to you, was Barossini's reply. "Fare-
WE'LL" kissed the little urchin that
had been the instrument OF my preser-
walton, and departed. On my arrival
in the road, found the chaise exactly
on the spot where it had been stopped,
with the guide and positions in waiting
But what surprised me most of all, was
to find that not an article of my prop
erty was missing. The brigand had
restored the whole.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16

FATE OF RoBBER AND HIS WIFE.
We translate the following from a
French paper An individual passing
through the wood in the department oil
Langres, at the commencement of the
evening, was stopped by man with
a pistol in his hand, who demanded
his purse or his life ; the traveller gave
him about II francs, affirming that he
had no more in his possession. The
robber took the money, and the stran-
ger fled from him with all possible
speed, trembling with fear, but, not
outstanding, well satisfied with esca-
ping on such good terms. He soon ar
rived at farm, where no thought him
self secure he claimed the hospitality
of the inmate, after relating the fortu-
nate adventure, and &udently adj
ded that he had succol in conceal.
ing large sum of money from the re-
pacity ofthe robber. The mistress O
the house, who was then alone, Offered
him an asylum, and told him he should
sleep in the hay loft; this offer was
accepted with gratitude, the traveller
preferring 10 lodge badly than run any
more risk by going further. He had
scarcely entered the hay loft when the
master Of the house arrived the latter
announced to his wife that fortune had
been this time unfavorable to him he
had only met with one stranger, from
whom he had obtained IL francs.
The woman Immediately knew that
the person she had sheltered was the
individual the person had robbed, and
she disclosed to him what had passed
during the absence of the robber, and
they agreed that the man should mount
the hay loft when the stranger was a
sleep, and precipitate him into the UNI
der apartment, where the woman was
to stand prepared with Ratchet ready
to despatch him. Fortunately for the
stranger, he overheard every word OF
this conversation, and kept himself on
his guard for the moment the robber
should approach him; this happened
very short time afterwards, when
the stranger pretended TO have fallen
asleep. On the robbers approach the
traveller struck him violent blow on
the head with stick, which had the
effect of precipitating him in the room
below, where the wife with single
blow, severed the head from the body.
The stranger made his escape, and on
his arrival at the next village, he de-
nounced the woman. She was after
wards arrested and executed for the
murder of her own husband.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
[vol. xxXvII---No. II.

fatigue, which sleep removes. as 10 the
case Of other healthy persons.
was from childhood consiitutionaily
prone TO bleeding at tho nose and some
times 10 an alarming degree After The
recovery Of nv health. allowed myself C
use with much moderation the best bottled
cider at dinner only. After abstainins
from il for few weeks on a long journey
because cider OF good quality could mol
be obtained at tavernsl my nose bleeding
ceased, and with it the vertigos, and con-
fused and uncomfortable feelings of the
head and nerves by which had frequent
ly been troubled. Thinking that cider
might have been concerned in causing
these effects, have never returned TO its
use, and for nearly three yeats, since o.
mitted the cider. had no serious recur-
renee Of these Affections.
p. SIN two or three cases within my
knowledge. nose bleeding has ceased by
the omission of cider. In one OF these the
bleeding was excessive and dangerous
The individual last referred TO is very
athletic man, of full habit and sanguine
temperament.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
7poilse & Sfm 91alnttmg
TRANSFORMATION.

1.-THE subscriber living near the Fal.
4 ling Waters, would inform the citl
zens of Berkeley County, that he has
provided himself with large substantial
BOAT, for the purpose Of Transporting
produce by way of the Canal to George
Town, ID. e. He is now prepared 10 pur-
chase any quantity of flour that may be
offered, and in a few weeks he expects
hswarehouse TO be ready for the reception
Of produce, when he will be prepared to
purchase WHEAT. RYE, CORN, Oats
and other articles suitable for the George
town market. In his purchase he intends
to be governed by the City prices, conse-
quently, those who favor him with call,
may expect liberal price for their pro
uuce. Those farmers who wish to provide
themselves with Plaster, will be accom-
nodated by applying to the subscriber
who will furnish them any quantity they
may desire He also intends keeping con
slantly for sale Fish, Salt, Sc. &c. Tor the
accommodation Of all who may wish to
procure such articles. The flour is now
TO be delivered at a house open for ITS re-
c,eption, near Andrew Ulum's blacksmith
shop but when the Warehouse is ready
Tor the reception of produce, then all ar
tces are TO be delivered at it situated on
The Potomac, few hundred yards below
MI: Sherer's mill.
The subscriber having procured an ex'
eseIlent boat, with good hoatmen. fatters
aImself that, by punetuality TO business
ne will be able 10 render general sat'siac
..on' Flour will be taken to Georgetowt
l9F thirty cent. per barrel. and other pro-
uuce IN proportion. o,s
CHARLES DOWNS.
March II 1SQ6tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16


The FUTURE in the number OF Black
wood for January, there is an interesting
and we'll written article, entitled The
Future" in which the writer ventures 10
predict the destiny Of Russia and Amcri
ca: There are, at the present time. two
great nations 10 the world, which seem 10
tend towards tho same end, although they
started from different points allude 10
the Russians and Americans. Both OF
them have grown up unnoticed; and while
the attention Of mankind was directed
elsewhere, they have suddenly assumed a
most prominent place amongst nations
and the world learned their existence and
their greatness al almost the same time.
call other nations seem 10 have nearly
reached their natural limits, and only TO
be charged with the maintenance Of their
powsr, but these are still in the act OF
their growth all the others are stopped
or continue 10 advance with extreme dii
ficulty these are proceeding with ease
and celebrity along path 10 which the
human eve can assign no term. The Anne
rican struggles against the natural obsta-
cles which oppose bim-the adversaries
az ,he Russian are men-the former com
hal. the wilderness and former life !: the
latter. civilization with all its weapons and
lis arts the conquests Of one are there
fore gained by the ploughshare those of
the other. by the swoid. The Anglo
American relies upon personal interest 10
accomplish his ends. and gives free scope
TO the ungained exertions and common
sense Of the citizens; the Russian centres
all the authority Of society in single arm
the principal instrument Of the former
is freedom--of the latter, sBsvitude. Their
starting point is different, and their cour-
Sea are not the same-yet each Of them
seems 10 be marked out by the will oil hea
ven TO sway the destinies Of hall the g'ooe.
Arbitrary Institutions will not forever
prevail in the Russian Empire. As sue,
cessive provinces and kingdoms are added
10 their vast dominions-as tneir sway ex-
tends over the regions Of the South. the
abode of wealth and long established sivi-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
From The Philadelnhia Gazette


There is nothing in this country which
lays certain class of citizens so complete.
ly open to censurc and ridicule, as the
constant effort Of that sort Of distinction
which is afforded by professions to family
and so forth. In a republic. where there
are no oppressive laws Of primogeniture
no blood that has crept through titled
scoundrels since the deluge--no claims to
emiDence, which the most unlucky as 10
birth or patronage may not, ifcempeient,
successfully dispute with the most fortu
nstc--all these pretensions are simply la.
dicrous. As a people, in our energies and
prospects, this nation is doubtless without
a parallel in Christendom aud there are
characteristics among certain classes in all
our large towns, from one end Of the Uni.
on 10 the other, which deserve TO be re.
buked and laughed at A public promen-
ade, for example, on the ipse dira Of some
seli.styled fashionable, may be pronoun-
ced ungenleel; and lo change comes
over the late delightful resort. aud "some
thing ails it now--the place is cnrsed."---
The daughter Of some shop keeper, whose
success has perhaps exceeded that Of his
neighbor, by degrees outlives her grlIsh
acquaintance /; and when they meet, sur
veys them with "who are you" kind Of
manner and thus the game OF gentillty
and exclus'yeness is attempted to be play
ed. Potsherd strives with potsherd, to
the great amusement Of the philosophical
locker on. This system is carried on, un
quesllonably TO greater extent IN coun-
try villages than in cities for there is no.
thing SO large as the great man Of small
place. True gentiIity or high breeding is
unmistakeable Il does not consist in
stunning walk or square, because 9th
ers may; nor does il vaunt itself OF acct
dental success, by vulgar attempts TO de
preciate others less fortunate. The rein
ed and condescending deportment--a kind
bearing to every one. aud the absence Of
all stiff and unbending reserve, as If one
would say, "touch me not, am more gen
teel than thou;" together with an uniform
respect for superior intelligence and moral
worth, in whatsoever found-these charac.
terislics, in our esteem, constitute the true
lady or gentleman. No other specimens
are genuine and the finest models OF this
sort of people, that the world can show,
come from France.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16

The Law Magazine relates an anecdote
Of Sergeant Davy-a distinguished lawyer
in the time of Lord Mansiield-that heing
once called to an account by his brethren
10 the western circuit, for disgracing the
profession by accepting silver Of client
he replied IL took silver because could
not re, gold; but took every sixpence
the fellow had in the world. AMI hope
you don't call that disgraciny the profes-
sion"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
From tho United States Telegraph.
THE GLOBE-ITS TRICKS

Enabled by its immense income derived
from the printing Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, the Official paper can issue cx-
ira after extra, and load the mails wish its
foul misrepresentation OF the proceedings
Of Congress. As recreant 10 the great
cause OF public liberty. as il is powerful 70
suppress the truth, aud misrepresent facts
lit yields in opposition to all decency the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
MARI7NSB URG
WING s 7 NJ 8 r Z r u 4 o ~.

NY resolution of the Board of Direct
ors of this Institution, the following
-. Of interest have been adopted for the
. ".Sernment of the Treasurer thereof, in
sssceiyipg money on deposite, viz:
81, deposites, payable months
RI Ter demand, certificates may 5 per cent'im
sn issued, bearing an interest per Gnntn'.
Al the rate Of
r., deposites. payable months
y" .fter demand, certificates may per cent'sDs
No issued, bearing an interest per annum.
Al the rate of
f,,deposItes, payable sixty days.
~. .f,er demand, certificates may per centtifa
he issued, bearing an intesest per annun'.
al the rate of
BY order,
Nav 70, l536.--u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
FARM FOR SALE.

FARM FOR SALE.
uyHE heirs and representatives of Peter
n Grove, late of Berkeley county, decd
oser for sale their Tract of Land, situa.
I'D about four miles north west of Martins
burg, in said county. containing about
no Acres
If first rate Limestone Land. equal 10
Strength and fertility of soil to any in the
r,eat Valley of Virginia. 1t is finely wa
is.red, and we'll improved as to buildings,
Sc., having upon it large and commodi-
Gus Brick Dwelling HOUSE,
"a Good Kitchen, fine Limestone
III; Spring in the yard, which was
VII never known to fail, with stone
.D,iue house at its source, and short dis
t,nce from it large stone Distlllery with
overhead water; also. two ex sssEs.
rsIl.nt OR CH.aRDS Of graft ~
ID Fruit good Barns, Stables, eEST
Sa,oke House, Corn Houses, ~>aguo...
Woogon Sheds, and all other out-buildings
n necessity or convenience on Farm
NJ This land about 1wo Hundred e. Nine
:" SCRES are cleared and in high state
olcuI,iyation the balance well clothed
with 6ne thrifty timber. The cleared land
j, divided into eleven different fields, all
under good tence-with constant running
water through each of them,-producing
hxuriantly, corn, wheat. rye. oats, limo
,by. clover, and every other description of
CROP which good land, in this section Of
country, is capable Of producing.-besides
being equal, as GRAZING FARM, 10 any
other, whatever.
A further description Of this property is
deemed unnecessary, as persons wishing
10 purchase will no doubt view the premi-
.es and Judge for themselves.
gETERMs accommodating, and price
low. JACOB A. GROVE, for self,
find the other heirs.
Berkeley city, Va, March S.-tlstO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16


The "LIon's MOUTH 1.-The follow.
ing extract from Georgia paper of late
date, would seem TO show that the G. Post
Office will entertain accusations aud pro-
coed upon them without allowing these
charges 10 reach the ears Of the person
accused. II will condemn in the dark,
and without hearing. A man is dismis.
sed from Office without knowing why, and
when he seeks 10 learn the cause, 10 told
that " the charges are confidential !" In
il possible that such system can be ap.
proved or tolerated in free and enlight~
ened country? This is rather worse than
the Lions mouth" at Venice--for there ,
though the accusation was anonymous
aud secret. the accused was heard in his
defence before being condemned by the
memorable tribunal which sat in judgment.
Here, person is condemned unheards
upon charges of which he is wholly isoo-
rant! o, Amos, what sort Of" denocraS
cy" is this P Bait. Pat.
From the United States Telegraph. u,
Our honest Post Master Generat.--The
Athens (Ga.) Wbig states that the Post
master at that place having been dismfss~
ed from office. he sought from, the Depart
ment the cause OF the removal. He could
get no answer. He then made application
through Pan Buren, Senator. The an.
swer was, "the charges are contidentiali"
Comment is needless.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16


GREAT March RACE The great match
race for 50 900 side, some time pending
between the North and the South, and by
the terms Of which Post Boy, the champi-
on Of the former, was pledged TO meet all
comers from the South, came of at tho
Union Course. Long Island, on Tuesday.
John Bascom, the conqnerer Of Argyle. on
the Augusta course, a couple Of weeks
since. was finally selected as the Southern
champion. TO compete with Post Boy
The result proves that there was no mis-
take in the selection, as the steamboat
passengers from the eastward, inform that
Bascom. the Southern horse, was victori-
Gus in this anxious aud no doubt well con.
tested field. The course was rendered
heavy by the rain for several days previ-
Gus, and this is understood TO have been
favorable to Bascom. whose stride is said
TO be several feet shorter than that Of Post
Boy. We have no particulars yet As 10
time, &c, in reference TO this race nor
was the state Of the course such as 10 adj
nit Of very quick work, even where mas.
ter workmen were engaged but the rc-
suit Of this race coupled with that on tho
Augusta course, in which last the time
was very near that Of the Eclipse and
Henry race lis sufficient to show that
John Bascom is probably the fastest horse
in this country. - Bait. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16
From the Cincinnati Wing May "a.

DocroR b. HARRIsoN still Hring. Dur
readers doubtless recoIlect that the papers
have recently been filled with shocking
details Of the murder by the Mexicans Of
DR.. Benjamin Harrison, son Of Gen. Har.
rison at farm house in Texas. In compa-
ny with two other persons, who were also
alledged to be murdered.
We have now the pleasure ofbeing able
TO state that the whole tale was fabrica.
ton. and that Doct Harrison is still living.
This we do on the authority Of letters re-
ceived from him by his family in this
neighborhood.
The Doctor. however. has had nolitss
trouble. and made very narrow escape.
He was with Col. Fanning's party when
the Mexicans fired upon them. and was
among the very few who escaped the mas
sacre. Ia flying from the murderous band,
he received slight wound in the neck,
from musket ball. He afterwards fell
in with, and was captured by. a party Of
Mexicans; but on disclosing his character
and situation TO the commanding General.
he succeeded in winning his sympathy and
favor, and the General furnished him with
a horse, money, and servant. to enable
him TO reach the United States. When
he reached the Texan Territory, his ser.
want from some dissatisfaction, represented
him unfavorahlv TO party oil Fexianss
who seized him as spy, aud his having
come from the Mexican camp and having
been furnished by Mexican General with
horse and money seemed 10 give strong
coroborative evidence Of the base repre-
sensations Of his faithless attendant. Ac-
cordingly. the Texan party carried him
on hoard Tcxian armed vessel and plal
ccJ him in confinement, where he still re-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-06-16

VERY fine Fresh Herring just recelv
ed and for sale by
THOMAS G. SMITH.
May S,
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-03
VOL. VII.

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The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-03

VOLCANO was got by Stockhoider, his dam, the famous little mare Forest Maid, by Ratray, of whom Mr. J, c. Beaslcy said, she was the best nag of her size he had ever seen; aud that she was Ga friend to a poor man in a strange country''-after losing on all his other horses, he could, with confidence, bet his last dollar oh her whenevet she started for four mile heat. His grandam was the equally celebrated mare Maid of the Oaks, by. imported Spread Eagle; one of the best four mile nags of her day in Virginia; his g. gran dam, which was also the dam of Nancy Air, was by imported Shark, g. 2. gralldarn by Rockingham, g. g. g. grandam by Gallant, g.g.g g. grandam by True Whig. E. g. g. g. g. grandam by Regulus.
 Of Stockholder, VoLcANo's sire, 1t Is unne- cessary to say aught; he is too well known as racer and stallion, to reqfiire the prop of long pedigree. It may not be amiss, how ever, to state that he was got by old Sir Arr chy, and his dam by imported Citizen, the pest blood that America can boast, Ratray, the sife of Volcano's dam, was by the import ed horse Clifden, his dam by Fitzpartner, his grandam Araminna, who was got by Brim- ffer rrt of MT. Peyton Randolph's celebrated htarc Lovely Lass. 7I7ss TT
 Imported Spread Eagle was got by Voltin- teer, his dam by Highfyer, grandana by En- gineer, out of the dam of Bay Nation and Treasurer; she was got by Cade, out of the Lass of the Mill, by Old Traveller.
 Spread Eagle is unpopular with many sportsmen. but I would ask what horse has abetter pedigree, and what imported horse has got as many capital racersl It is enough to say, that Spread Eagle wasthe sire of the Maid of the Oaks, Paragon, Adeline, Red Eye, and Eieden's Floretta; all winnersoi' severe four mile races, contending with t he best horses of Virginia.. Flofetta made bet ter time over the Washington course than was ever made before or since, beating, in three heats, Top Gallant, Oscar, First Con. sul and another; running each heat under eight minutes, and the second heat in sever minutes and fifty-two seconds.