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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05
FROM ENGLAND.


The London packer ship, Wesmin,
ter, Captain Moore, arrived at New York
on Monday. She brings London papers
to the evening Of the 18th Of March and
| Plymouth to the 18th, for which the cdi-
tors OF the New York Courier and Enqui.
rer are indebted TO the kindness of Capt.
Moore. They contain very little intelli-
gence Of interest here.
The Cotton market, it will be seen, had
recovered from lis depression.
In Spain liberal principles have triumph
ed in the election of Deputies 10 the Cor.
! tex.
No question OF general importance has
as yet occupied the attention Of the
British Parliament The strength Of the
present Ministers in the House Of Com.
mons seems on the increase.
A reduction OF the Stamp Duty on news
pspers is contemplated this duty is al
present 4d sterling sheet with deduct
ion of 90 per cent. II is proposed by Min.
isiers TO reduce this duty to one penny a
sheet without any deduction.
The Committee Of the House Of Com
mons appointed TO investigate the charge
Of bribery and corruption against MIR, o.
Connell IN the Carlow election, had made
report exculpatory of that individual.
The Citadel at Plymouth had been des
troyed by fire, and the town Mayor aged
Sc, and bis two daughters, aged % and
Is persisted in the flames.
The son of the Duke of Coburg, who
is about TO esrouse the young Queen oil
Portugal, had arrived in London on his
way to Lisbon.
In the French Chambers of Deputies,
the motion for the political amnesty, ex
tending to the ministers of Charles X, was
lost by large majority, the minister Of
Justice having opposed It on the ground
that TO originate acts Of grace is the pre-.
rogative Of the crown. The reduction OF
the Five per Gents, which question bro't
about a dissolution Of the Ministry of the
Duke &c Brogie, had been adjourned, Nj
Theirs, the present President of the coun-
ell, having stated that the government
, dopted the principle Of reducing the inte
rest on the debt one tenth. and that bill
on the subject would be introduced at the
commencement Of the session Of 1881
The appropriations for the increase OF the
French Navy had been voted with great
unauimiiy This increase was made it is
supposed, with a view TO tho encroach
ments Of Russia upon Turkey.
In reference TO this latter subject, the
following important proposal is said to
have been made by England.
"The British Government had made
applications TO the Russian Government
for the evacuation of Silstria and offered
its guarantee, on the surrender OF this for
tress to the Sultan's troops. for the pay
ment of the remainder Of the war indcm
nifty at present owing by Turkey to Rus
STA"
II is also stated that the British Govern
ment had ordered diplomatic envoy TO
proceed TO Cracow. TO report the causes
which had led TO the occupation OF that
little Republic. in violation Of the treaty
| of Vienna
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05

ton received by the Santee. II will
be seen that Major Ross's battalion Of
mounted men from this State has been
honorably discharged.
From the Jacksonville Couricr-April Ia.
INDIAN AFFAIRS. Since our last,
nothing of importance has been heard
from any division of the army. By
an arrival from Fort Drane, we learn
that on the LIST inst, an express reach
ed there, from Gen. Eustis, stating that
he was destitute Of corn and forage for
his horses. He has about seven hum
dred mounted men in his DIVISION
Having no corn or forage at Fort
Drane to send him, they must have
suffered exceedingly. General 'Eus-
It's was then about twenty-five miles
from Fort Drane, and four or five days
march behind Gen. Scott.
1t has now been sixteen days since
Gen. Scott reached the Withlacoochee.
Considerable anxiety is felt with re.
gard to them. They cannot have met
the Indians near the old fighting
ground, as their guns would have been
heard. There is little doubt, that Gen.
Scott has marched to Tampa Bay. 1t
is possible, that the Indians, on seeing
his force, deemed it best to give them.
selves up, and that he has gone 10 es-
cort them to Tampa Bay. 1t is far
more probable that the Indians have
eluded him, and he has been compelled
to go there for provisions. With so
large force, it is scarcely possible,
that any other disaster should befal
them, than scarcity Of provisions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05

saiy danger Of losing whate,s, .,
posse's Of this miserable substitute. g
and substantial currency. '~
But the evils Of this system do
in deranging the currency or .,a.. 'saA
safety Of the public treasure. Thas
consideration connected with th;. 0'A
should obtain its just importance win "Aes
Individual who loves his country :. T
continuance Gifts liberties. The vh,, "as'
Of the United States is under the "sa'af
troll Of the President, or wha. !. y;,,a.n s CO
same thing. ofthose with whom hi, 90, i q
III all things pertaining the discb,rv.
i'ciai duties By this means-,he si,,.'s .a \
Of millions among political favorite, i ).
Tor the purpose influencing elee,io,. We
vast amount Of power Connected 49,,
and disbursement ofthe public re,.,u..
to tsrn in favor of one who has bee,
BY the present incumbent of IN.
onair' as MS successor-to aid in The ,l.,..
OF an individual, who has promised !. ),
OF his election, TO carry out The ur;O,;.,
practices Of his predecessor, anony ~, 'af
right to designate has successor. 10 ADJ,
the laws as his ambition or eapidi,y NAV IN
him to understand them; and the ,.h,
good and wholesome laws, tina, b,~.
both houses Of Congress ARE not The ,..'
spicuous. lis for this object, and e, a.
tainment of this end, that an pnreI.,,;-
was waged upon the United State, RAIL
the public monies wrested from h .,a !.
this purpose. that the part, now in IN.
dency is so much opposed to the Oist,hm,o.
the public revenue among the States. ac.o,a;.
10 their representation, -a albeit. the meo,a.. y
one time, received the sanction of Gen I,.L..
himself.
The amount Of money now in posse,,;o, \,
thirty four Banks, is aboa, thirty three million,
of dollars, over and above the wants Of the Co.
vernment; and that amount is daily increasiuyI
and will, in all probability, continue TO increa,.
so long as the present system Of goyernment Oh.
continue in force with the American people
What shall be done with it ? is the question II, i,
is anxiously asked by those to whom the good al
the country is consideration near at heart. To
US, as to President jackson, in days mast. Il,
seems that the only legitimate and most useful
disposition of the public revenue, that NAV re.
main on hand. after defraying the expenses d
the government, would be to distribute il among
the States, according to their representation, TO
be BY them appropriated TO the purposes Of in.
ternal improvement, and 10 the extension Of ed.
ucation within their respective borders. Such 1
disposition of the Surplus Revenue, could NOT but
operate benefcially upon the whole country
and bind still more strongly in the bonds cfbrO
therhood. the different sections OF our republic
1t would stimulate the internal improvement, 81
the country, and materially assist in bringing 10
light many of its hitherto hidden resources ia
adding to the strength Of the nation and By
keeping the treasury in such situation as mol
to create an unlawful longing after its stores,
would lend helping hand to preserve The Ii.
beral government under which we live, from the
hands Of violence, or the encroachmens Of IN.
chastened ambition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05
DEATH BY SLIDING DOWN HILL.

DEATH BY SLIDING DOWN HILL
Lately, at Indian Lorette, while two
young squaws, aged l6 and Is, were
amusing themselves in sliding down
the slope of the road towards the
bridge, on an Indian tobagan, the vehi.
Gle took slanting direction, and went
over the bridge with such velocity
that the squaw in front was unable to
throw herself from it, and was preci-
plated into the rapid, whence no hui
man aid could extficate her, and was
hurried under the mass Office and over
the fall. Her companion chung to the
woodwork of the bridge, and was sa-
we'd. The body of the first was reco.
versd by cutting holes through the ice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05
DEposIrR BANKs.-Tbe re


from the Treasury, of the condition OF
the public funds, exhibit corruption and
favoritism in so many shapes that one
knows scarcely where to begin or
where to end. 1t is wonderful that
the people Of this country can submit
to the present state of things a single
moment; more especially that the dem
ocra,ic party, who have Away made
war upon government patronage, con-
sent to be dragooned into the support
of the most fragrant violations of their
own principles, merely because they
are committed by those whom they
have elevated to power. The rules
which ordinarily control men seem al.
together reversed and strong and
once honest political party, are willing
to see, yes, rejoice to see, every spe-
cies Of roguery, provided the rogues
themselves acknowledge that they hold
their places from their bounty and con.
| fidence.
On different occasions, heretofore,
we have presented, from the returns,
the State of some of the pet Banks
We now introduce another example /:
The Mechanics and Farmers Bank,
of Albany. This is Mr.. Van Buren, S
peculiar favorite. 1t has been his place
of resort in all times Of need. He was
formerly its attorney and counsel; was
succeeded in the profitable employment
by his partner, Benjamin F. Butler,
now Attorney General, who has again
been succeeded by the son of the Vice
President. Governor Marcy too, Mr..
Croswell, and indeed the whole Regen.
cy, are in close connection with this
institution, which, on more than one
occasion, has furnished the means for
profitable speculation to those who live
upon the "spoils." The Governor
understands the word he gave it its
present importance in our vocabulary.
The Treasury Report to Congress,
shows the following items relative TO
this Bank, on the 3lst January last:
Capital--Four hundred and forty.
two thousand dollars.
Deposites-By the Treasurer of the
United States, three hundred and thirty
one thousand two hundred aud eighty.
seven dollars;
By Public Officers--Sixty three thou
sand one hundred sixty two dollars.
Together, nearly four ed thou
sand dollars-being little short of the
entire capital.
If any portion of the public revenue
were collected at the city of Albany,
there might be some excuse for this !;
but it is not. No custom house or land
office exists at that place. And this
immense sum is withdrawn from other
sections, to advance the interests of Mr..
Van Buren,, and his money making as
sociates.
We may, perhaps, be told, that it is
placed there for the purpose Of paying
pensions. Not so it does not stand to
the credit ofthe War Department, that
is exhibited in the same column with all
other unappropriated funds.
This Bank exhibits balance of
profits Of one hundred and ninety thou.
sand dollars but little short of one
half its capital. Oh, the virtue, the
benefit, the admirable result of owning
stock in Regency Bank. ~. York
Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05
LATE FROM FLoRIDA.--The stear

LATE FROM FLoRIDA.--The steam
packet Florida, Captain Peck, arrived
late last night from Picolata, via Jack
sonville, (says the Savannah Georgian
of April 49, She does not supply us
with any later intelligence from the
army, but the Jacksonville Courier,
received by her through the politeness
Of a passenger, confirms the informa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05

Officers Of the Government of Teras.
-DAvID G.. BuRNET-President o.
the Republic of Texas.
Lorenzo ID. Zaualla, Vice President.
*SamI p. Carson, Sec. ofState.
Thomas 1. Rush, War.
Bailey Hardman, Treasury.
Robert Potter, Navy.
David Thomas, Attorney General.
j. Il. Jones, Post Master General.
*Both were recently leading Jack
son members Of Congress from North
Carolina.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05


TExAs.--The Charleston Southern
Patriot, commenting on the evils of the
present system of disposing of the pub
lie lands, thus illustrates one Of the OBJ.
jections:
"Another i'll effect Of these monopo-
ly practices is, that Government be-.
comes embroiled with foreign countries
whose territory is contiguous to our
own. The contest now waging in
Texas is case in point. The stand.
ard of independence in that country
has been raised for the benefit Of land
spectators, who thus turn the enthusi.
asm ofour youth for liberty and for the
excitement of arms, to their own ac-
count. The names offreedom and in
dependence are prostituted to selfish
ends, and the adventurous and enter
prising, instead of pursuing the ordna-
ry paths of industry, are led off into
wild schemes for the sudden acquisition
Of wealth, but which are likely to ter
inmate in disappointment, if not in ruin
and ignomlnious DEATH"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05


THE INDIANs.-The Milledgeville,
Ga. Journal Of the 18th inst. says -
We hear it rumored that the Creek
Indians are exhibiting indications of a
turbulent and hostile spirit. Ten or
fifteen families, it is said, have alrea-
dy fled to Columbus for safety, leaving
their homes. The Indians attacked
the plantation of one man, shot down
his cattle before his face, broke open
his corn crib, cut the cotton bagging
from his cotton bales, and drove off
with them six negroes. Such is the
story that has reached here. We hope
it is exaggerated. If contrary to our
expectation the reports are true, the
Chiefs of the Nation should be instant.
ly seized and held as hostages for the
good conduct ofour tribes. The Creek
Indians can bring into the field 10000
warriors. The whole nation is 25,.
900 strong.
A letter received in this city con.
firms the above, and states the Indians
were assembling in large bodies with
hostile intentions, and that the whites
were becoming alarmed.
THE FLORIDA WAR.-We have
been favored, by gentleman Of this
place, with the subjoined extract OF a
letter. 1t excites strong apprehensions
in our mind, and will cause us to look
for further advices with intense ankle.
ty.--Rich. Com.
Extract Of letter, dated
MoSTIcELLo, Florida, April 10.
"The Indian news within the last
two days, has astonished US. ] am re
ally afraid that they have treated Gen.
Scott as they had before treated Gen.
Gaines. They whipped Gaines, and
there is good reason to believe they
have cut off all communication between
Gen. Scott and the other forces. |
saw on yesterday gentleman imme.
diately from East Florida, who assures
me that this was the fact. | think the
information may be relied on.-Osce-
ola has taught the white man before
this, that he is a General, and say.
age not to be treated with contempt
He now says, that he was not at the
first battle oft Withlacoochee, fought
on the 3Ist Of December, and ifhe had
been there, not one ,chite man should
haze re-crossed the river He acknowl
edges that he is now nearly out of am
unition-but in the last week he has
cut off Gen. SCOTS baggage wagons
on their way from Fort Drane to the
Withlacoochee, and it is very much to
be apprehended that he has gained en-
ough ammunition to supply him for
some time"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05

Rice, Rumsdell, Carrannah, Van Slack
Cook, E. Bower, Hollingsworth, Tar
yer, Boys, ofthe crew Of the Brig
Durango for New Orleans.
From the New Orleans Bulletin Of April 10.
By the schooner Corralla arrived yes
terday morning from Matagorda, we
learn that Col. Fannin, after destroy
ing the fort and town of Goliad, at
tempted TO retreat north. Col. Horton
who commanded the advance guard,
was cut off from the main body with %
men, by 500 cavalry and 1900 infant
ry. He saw Col. Fannin engaged with
them for an hour, and the cavalry 8
times repulsed the Mexicans were
between him and the woods. He heard
the report ofguns for about three hours.
When he left Matagorda, no certain
information had been received, and the
fate Of Fannin was doubtful. The Co.
ralla had 10 passengers, nearly all
women and children. The Brutus was
ready to set sail for New Orleans full
Of passengers, women and children.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-05

"If be not ashamed of my soldiers, am
souced gurnet-such commodity ofwarm slaves,
and such as, indeed. were never soldiers-the
cankers Of calm world and a long peace |
Fdlstaf.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03
FOR TiHeSN.

FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
By the Chatham, at Boston, papers are received from
'rdsn To Jan. 10Th and Liverpool to til" 2lst.
Cl!ton had advanced 4 to , ) cts. per pound.
u Human, the French Minister Of Finance, has
= tie Cabinet, having been sacrificed for his attempts
'-Guce the per cents; 4 stock held chiefly hy the
.lns,al Guards of Paris. Count d Arguut succeeds
n. a few explanations took place in the Chamber
R Mcssrs Human. ID Argout and Brog lie, after this
,er.. The moderate and courteous lang"ge used by
siu is lesson to ambitious politicians Both NJ. Bro
lie and D'Argout expressed their regret at NJ. llu.
AS ms standing alone in the Cabinet in favor Of
IS
S.ar There had been few trAng skirmishcs be-
f-vR ;t9 CarlIsts and Queens troops i'll Spain.
Ta77a1ona had been much disturbed by mob. and the
g~,s would have been murdered. at Barcelona, but
\ The humane Interference Of Lord lngestre in the
3;sc.
The main force Of the Carlists is along the Vttoria
ID from Tn!nSa tn Salinas.
is said R"ihSchild is 10 undertake loan Of 1000
l. 70 the Spanish government.
IA order of Council has made Singapore free port,
II american vessels now trade there.
COTTON MARKET-LivERrooL, Jan. el.
ne Sales on Thursday last, were 1000 bags Friday,
q :. Saturday 5000, Of which 1000 were taken spe
eA'sa; Monday l2,GOO. 5000 on speculation: Tues
ey. %lIo: aud today, 1900 The demand since last
ms been very extensive, both regards the trade
Isl: spectators, who have bong hit freely. To-day the
81 -'Hd has been good; holders have met it willingly,
r. a7n'ar cutie anxious as sellers. In prices ad
ar lad taken place Of 4d to 3,S per ID. generally
f9- seek imports amount 10 Is 06l bags.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

Sd. If MIR. farewell be tight, ought not the Resolu-
lions of the Legislature heneeforh TO read thus: Be ii
eso1sd Qhe Governor conouErng that he be reqscsted
&c. &c?
4th Did the GUvernpr not, order the Slar Flag to
DC ta,'ed at the A!moIy the Iwsnty AND
on the Capitol,
5,h Have not the Wing members self, on "Bush In.
sr"ctiors to MIR. Leigh One set advising him 10
stgn-and the other Z" hoh on And which will he
obey Or will he hold Until the prc.rn Legislature
ad'urns, to give his friend, the Governor an OPP
purtunity of supplying his vacancy will, Il good Wing
instead Of putting the election in the hands of the Dele
gates of the People; QUERIST.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03
FUR The En- RUIkEE.
OIlERIES.

lst We have seen something of the Governor &C.
Mus in his qubbng upon the Resolutions and the
fMg-What would have been our situation, IT Mr.. Gl'
meTs Resolutions had passed? Had such Pentpot zen
tary powers been given him. TO correspond with the Go
vernors of the other States both NORTH and South OF u.s.
in what smart would he have placed Virginia
I'd. Mr.. Dornans Resolution nstructs the Governor
to purchase national Flag-What assurance nave
we that he will comply as he does consider himself
bound by the Constitution and the Laws carry the Re-
solutions Of the Legislature into effect
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

-TNALE SEMINARY At FARMVILLE.-The
next session will commence Tuesday, the LIST
,ay IF March. Tuition-,Junict Glass, English, per
YEAR $50; Senior Class, English, per year $25. The
additional expense for Painting, Music, and the Lam
ouarcs the same as heretofore.
On tie first Monday in March, expec. also to open
Female Seminary near Physte Springs BHeG'ngAam'
The course Of instruction and tuition will be the same.
We have valuable apparatus for both PLACES a9u 40.
hucs,"s"S" Nv iva a. J. HUESTlS,
month"; r. G. LOVING.
Buckingham, February H.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03
DEATHS.

DEATHS.
Departed this lie the a.,h OF December, 1885, Mrs saian
Of ll"oGn Cuttrrll Of Bcnco coun,y arc, rcm
i. IN The rhnacrur Of this truly amaIe woman were IGn
from early youth dufu tender, and h!al
anil friendly TO- he, associates us wife, loving ana Mn" ~
,bs, nt ,nJ human" her Servants anu
IN Nil Rat il w., the vii! Of her Heavenly Father 10 eau n @
" w ior;o, ,.ron husband nnd two chi!aten,
Jo,;rr md lny Ing wioihrf humorous h0 s
fohp. ,rs, iyrrpurabie She died IN full conn
Trends 10 long mourn @ oy,ut perfect assurance oil
6eace 81 sL~ She deI repeating the following incs
I'm. can make dying bed
rcI.on as downy pillows arc;
Will, on his breast l lean my head,
And breath" my Life nut swectly there,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03
THE MAILS.


Yesterday morning our Devil announced the receipt
OF three lorlkern mails at the Post Office. We expect
ed perfect ar"iunche of newspapers but dis.
appointed. There not than 20 or 50 papers,
instead Of busel. The Tuesdays mail from Washing
ton is still Gue. We received but Globe out Of
four that were duc-and not National Integencer
The papers still further the North fc,o and fur Gc
Fredericksburg Arena-The Steam boat Sydney, was
son Friday arrested Alexandria, and the next day pro-
ccded down The river, until she damned by the
floating ice For, Washington where she was lying
when last heard from, with the mails of Friday and Sa
turday on board. From Thursday evening, till Sunday
night about II clock, we had no mai! from the North-a
longer suspension than we have known IN the of
our Editorial career. In the meantime, southern and
southwestern travellers have accumulated in town
in greater numbers The depth Of the and the
badness OF the road rcndc. travelling almost imposs
bic. The Herald says, that "thc road, which the
mail has be dragged must be next 10 impassabe
Mr.. Nicholas the Senator from Louisiana, at
Maysville Ky, the 18th nit. He had been detained
b. Inc ice in the Ohio-wlch has broken up several
days. We presume he is by this time at Washington.
NOMINATIONS.
.tcrsaaN COu7,y-Mr Edward Newman has been unanimously
rScrr,Inn by The toHrraton the
Van Barcn parry fer the House OF Delegates
Prince Uiqm and FnrJaEWc inadvertently stated Mr w. s.
Colaulaun candidate lie brought
Wiam-h,t he declines the honor the Col.
Burke Joh g. Hunter, Whs the only candidates
announced for Fairfax.