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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

bringing US, at last, TO hard money
currency, they ought not certainly to
TO stop, until they show us how to get
along with this small amount of circu.
latiDg medium. How are those, who
have real estate, worth ten times the
amount of their liabilities, to meet their
engagements Men Of unquestioned
solvency, are compelled, from the ne.
cessity of the case, on account of the
scarcity of specie, to be numbered a.
mong the blown up" Is so or 90
millions to be the representative of the
landed interest, the commercial, manu-.
fucturing and agricultural interests Of
this great Government The specie
era has come, and we must make the
best of it.-RussellriHe Advertiser.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

Mexico. The New Orleans Bee, OF
the 22d inst says;-We received yes
terday from our correspondents papers
of Tampico TO the 9th, and of the city
of Mexico of LIST May, inclusive.
The Mexican cabinet was organized
on the 24th April, and the following
were sworn in as ministers Of depart.
ments General Mariana Michelena, as
Minister of War; Manuel de la Pena y
Pena, of the Interior, and Joaquin Le-
brija, of Finances. Angel Maria Mo-
rales was also sworn in as Counsellor
of State.
General Guadalupe Victoria, has
been appointed military commandment
ofthe department of Vera Cruz.
Gen. Vicente Filisola arrived at Me-
tamoras on the 9th inst, and will have
a command in the expedition against
Texas.
A letter from Metamoras, received
by the Lady Hope, to citizen of this
place, reports that President BUsTA.
MENTE was occupied in collecting all
the letters and the other documents
forming the correspondence between
the President of the United States and
General SANTA ANNA, and those rela.
Tive to Texas. Bustamente, says the
letter, intends that Santa Anna shall
be tried as traitor, and undergo the
punishment that may DO awarded tc
him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31


In ChafIestown, on the 2Sd inst. in The
seth year of his age. Mr. JAMES GALA.
HER. con OF the late Mr. Robert Callaher
Of this town.
At bis residence, in Winchester, on the
II tn inst, Col. Thomas RoBERrs, IN tn,
the Dist year of bis age. lie was for ma
by years past the postmaster Of that town
Ia Accomac county. Va. on the 4th inst
Mrs. ANN T.. WnE, wife Of the Hon. Ii
A. Wise.
On Sunday. 2ist INST. al Der residence
in Charles county, Md. Mrs. Ann Bean
MAN, relict Of the late Major James Boar
man
In Washington city, on 22nd inst JoHr
r. KEY, Attorney at Law, aud son OF f
IS. Key. esq., of that city.
Ia Alexandra, at the residence OF hii
brother. on Friday. 18Th instant, the Rev
WILLIAM FiTzHueH LEE, of Richmond
and son Of T. |. Lee, esq, Of Alexandra.
Recently. in Winchester. on bis return
TO that place from the west. WILLIAM X
JoHNsos, Esq formerly a menber Of the
Winchester Bar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

We 90 for the Specie Circular just SO long as
the President pleases 10 continue it.-Ife'aio1l
Emporium.
Aud when the President sees fit to discontinue
the Specie Circular, the Emporium, like the
rest of its fellows, will 60 for that also. Any
course adopted by the Executive, will be follow
ed and praised by those who yield up 10 party
purposes all the independence they possess, and
slavishly obey the commands Of party leaders,
Ready at all times to " obey ORDERS" they ad.
war upon 1.-THE continuation of the Specie Cir
eular this week, and if it pleases the President
TO repeal il next week, then will they condemn
it with equal zeal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

STRONG ARauMENT.-We have not seen fo
a long time, better reason given by any indi
vidual for pursuing any course of policy, or I'D
vocating any particular creed of political faith
or religious belief, than is contained in the fol
lowing speech. 1t was delivered by member
of the Massachusetts Legislature, upon the dis
cussion Of bill for increasing the pay Of mem
bers Of that body:
Mr.. Speaker rise to say that am in ia
vor Of raising my own wages, and he who will
not provide for for his own household is wors,
shan AN infdel."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

G-Upon the mechanics aud working mea-
more of whom than any other class, supported
and advocated the course pursued by General
Jackson relative to the currency-the pressure
of the times falls with peculiar and oppressive
severity. Hundreds are thrown out of employ
ment, or labor for reduced wages The cry
raised against the capitalists, and moneyed men,
by the demagogues Of the day. was well caicu'
lated to fill the ears Of many who spent scarce a
thought upon the connection that exists between
the capitalist and the laborer. aud they were in
duced to believe, that by putting down that class
of men whose enterprise and sagacity kept the
wheels of trade and manufactures in motion.
their own condition would te improved. The
reverse of all this has been the case. The capi-
talist IS Frustrated, but the mechanic and labor
er have not received the promised benefit the
only means upon which they depended for bread
the labor of their hands-has been destroyed
by the general explosion. In the east, the ma
nufacturers, many of them, have shut down their
gates, and closed their manufactures; deemins
IL more prudent TO do no business at all, than to
keep their looms in motion, and add loss upon
loss, until they became bankrupts. In the west
where agriculture affords the chief means Of en-
ployment, the price Of labor, according TO late
accounts, has fallen in many places from s 6O
to rs cts. per day. The " Experiment" instead
of beneftting the poor man, has injured him
more than it has the rich for the latter, after
the storm has passed over. may if it last not too
long, save enough from the general wreck TO en-
able him TO resume his business upon a limited
scale but where 10 the former to find compen-
sation for the suffering and distress entailed up
on him and his family? But the distress of the
laborer has tendency TO engender state o.
feeling which cannot be contemplated by the pa
triot without fear aud trembling. Ii weaken'
the attachment of a numerous class Of people
10 the government under which they live. He
who labors for his bread, will not long keep his
affection for government that affords him nc
protection to the only capital in his possession
he must be encouraged and cherished in his vo'
cation or he will soon be found in opposition tC
any government no matter what its nature or the
principles upon which it is founded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
81 LEAVE THIS GREAT PEopLE Pro,

81 LEAVE THIS GREAT People Pros.
Porous AND HAPPY. "-Andreao Jack.
sons valedictory TO his dear people.
We have selected the above quota.
ton as a suitable caption for the follow.
ing notices, additional to those publish.
ed last week, showing the progress o.
the experiment.
All the Banks in Boston have been
compelled to stop specie payment.
All the Banks in New York city
have been compelled to stop specie
payment.
All the Banks in Philadelphia inclu.
ding the U. S. Bank, have stopped
specie payment.
Nineteen-twentieths Of the banks in
the N. E.. and Middle State have also
stopped specie payment.
Most Of the works of internal i'm.
provements, canals, rail roads, &c.
are stopped.
Most of the manufacturing esta blish.
ments in the country have been com.
PEELED to stop operations.
More then one hundred thousand
men, women and children, who Deepen
ded on their earnings for their bread,
have been thrown out Of employment
by the reckless course pursued by the
administration with regard to the cur.
rency, and yet we are told that "the
country is prosperous and happy !i"-
Vermont Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

A MAN MAKING A PRESENT OF HIS
HEAD.-The man Tibbets, who swung
off from the gallows at New Orleans
the other day with such perfect sang
troid, having discovered one day, on
the visit Of Mr.. Dennis Prieur, the
Mayor, thatthat gentleman was great
Phrenologist and very busy IN pryine
into the bumps Of his head, and at the
same time knowing that it was all
Dennis with himself, kindly indicted
in his cell the following brief testament;
"My last will and Testament"
" Give Dennis Prieur my head"
Tom TIBBETTs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

SMALL BiLLs.--We regret. with nine
tenths Of the community, that our Legs
lature did not see lit 10 authorize the is
sue Of Small Notes by the Banks, at least
during the suspension ofspec,e pay ments
The Inconvenience experienced for most
Of them 10 very great, and the notes oil
other States will he gradually substituted,
which should not be. Our own particu
lar loss by their suppression 10 not less than
$500 per annum; and il any body is so
much the richer, we will thank him to
hand over share OF what is plundered
from US by su absurd law for bis special
benefit. The restriction is just as reason.
able as II It provided that potatoes should
not be bought or sold in any qusntity less
than a cart load--and no more so.--.NelS
Yorker.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

ATTEsTIoS-SPoRTsMEN.-A gentleman in
London, named Tattersall, two of whose sons
paid visit to this country last winter. and were
present at the meeting of the Jockey Club upon
the Washington Course at Charleston, S. C., in
February, has sent as a present TO the Club, 9
gold Whip, to be run for over the Clubs course
upon the principle Of the Whip Races in Eng
land. The Rules of the Whip Race aecompani
ed the donation. We have not ct learned th'
lime when the race will come Of.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

The DISEASE AND THE REaEpY,--Ma
ny Of the presses in the pay OF the admin
istratIon are anxious that no one should
turn a moments attention 10 the causes OF
the present unhappy condition Of the coun
try Let US look TO the remedies; they
should occupy all our thoughts, say they
Very well. gentlemen--giye us your rem.
edies-We will be most thankful for them.
If they be not worse than the disease.
But il is due 10 the people, 10 the mean
time. that the causes OF their distress
should be known. so as 10 provide against
them 10 future, and that they may punish
the guilty mountebanks who have brought
ruin upon the country. We dare say the
learned editor Of the Baltimore Repuhli
can, a. well as he Of the Richmond En
quirer. would gladly obliierate the past
aud never hear the word sause mentionea
again. But the people will scarcely in
dulge them in their desires. There is ia
store for both these worthless u merited
relribution for the thousand deception,
they have palmed of on the public Rick
Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

n,-The Convention of the Protestant Episoo'
pal Church, commenced its session at Peters
goth. The Right Rev. Bishops MooRE and
MEApE were present on the occasion. The Con
vention sermon was preached by the Rev. Z
Mcclure. On Sunday. the 2lst inst, four per
sons were admitted to the order Of Priests, one
TO the order of Deacon, and on Sunday nigh
about twenty persons were confirmed. The
next Convention will be held at Winchester, oil
the third Wednesday in May next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
The HumBueeER HuMBueeEp-

THE HUMBUGGER HUMBUGGED-
We mentioned day or two ago the
publication in the St. Louis Argus OF a
correspondence between five citizens
of this place and Thomas H. Benton,
on the subject of the merit Presidency.
The whole matter was yesterday ex.
planned to us. The letter TO Benton
was a HOAX. 1t was written by a
young boy of this place, who, without
authority, affixed TO 1t the names oil
two other boys, both Wings, and then
supefadded, couple of ficticious sig.
natures, and sent off the whole to the
hUmbugger. To the letter the hum
bugger made duly most grave and
elaborate reply and handed the whole
correspondence to his ST. Louis organ
to be laid before the world as an indu.
bitable evidence Of the high estimation
in which he was held by several high
y respectable gentlemen of Louisville. F"
The man has fallen to such u depth
of contempt, that the very boys in our
streets make a jest of m.--Louisvile
Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

On Tuesday the 10th inst, in this town
by the Rev, George w Deems. MIR. ADAM
RIcKsrISE TO Miss MANY ANN HEssEY, all
Of shephcrdstown.
On Thursday, the nth Instant. by the
Rev. Mr.. Syme, Gen. Thomas ii BAYLy
Of Aecomsc, to M,ss EvELYS ii MAY,
daughter Of Judge May Of Petersburg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

DUEL AT HoBoxEN.-The n. Y.
Gazette, says We learn that duel
was fought at Hoboken on the Odd inst.
between a Spanish gentleman from Gu
atemala, and a French gentleman Of
this city, in which the former was
slightly wounded. His antagonist was
not hit. The dispute grew out of some
pecuniary transactions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

II was one Of the proudest Of Gen. Jack.
sons boasts. that he would e4ualize The
currency Of the country. Upon which it
has been well said, by one who often speaks
to the point, that this was the only prom
ise which the old hero ever kept. lie had
indeed egtIalissd the currency-not by ex-
alting the value Ct the bad, but by bring
ing down the good, until all was equally
worthless. - Whig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
.HO TECE.

A LII persons having claims against the
~ estate of Michael Leopard, decd,
are solicited TO hand me list oil then
amounts. date. and character. My object
is TO have general view Of said claims 10
enable me TO discharge them according 10
order, when funds come TO hand. Add all
those indebted to said estate, are request
ed to make immediate payment.
SILAS HARLAN,
NAV 81, 1917 admir-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

A SMALL TURN oUT.-The Hagers-
town Torch Light says, it has been
credibly informed that but one Van
Burenite attended the late District NEE.
ting in Pleasant Valley, for the pur.
pose of appointing Delegates to the
Convention to be held at no distant
day, in Hagerstown, to nominate a
Confessional Candidate"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
To our Patrons.

NaR. SAMUEL w. CATLIN will
IVA wait on our patrons in the neigh.
borhood, who have failed to respond to
our former invitations TO call and set
tie their bills.
We are sadly in want Of our money
and ask the payment Of the whole, OF
a part, of every claim due us. Where
it cannot be had, however, MIR. Catlin
is authorized to take notes and pass re.
ceip,s. May 81, 1887.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
NOTICE.

A N annual meeting Of the Overseers Of
"a the Poor Of Berkeley county, will be
held at the EAGLE TAvERs, Capt. Gard
ner's) in Martinsburg. on Monday. The oh
day Of june nert. All persons having bu
siness with the board. and particularly the
Sheriffs, are requested TO attend on thai
dav. SEAMAN GARARD.
NAV l7-ls37.-3t Clerk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
Shad. saws the New York Star. hav

Shad, says the New York Star, have
again appeared in the Ohio river at
Cincinnati, until last season never
known there. 1t appears they have
come up from the sea, about fifteen
hundred miles, not being deferred, as it
was thought they would be, by the 500
steamboats, on the Ohio and Mississippi.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
NOTICE.

rUNHE partnership heretofore existing
\ between the subscribers is dissolved
by mutual consent, all persons indebted tc
the concern, by Bond, note or open &C
count, will please make immediate pay
meut TO George Doll jun. who is author
sed to settle the business Of The said con
Germ. DANIEL BURKHART,
GEORGE DOLL jun.
May %, lS37.--n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

U-Ths Bank of the Valley Of Virginia. sus'
pended specie payment on Friday last. This
bank held out much logger in its specie pay
mepts than any in this section, or as far as we
are informed, in the country but has been obi
ged to succumb at last. There is not now, We
believe, single specie paying Bank in the Uni
tod States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
SUICIDE By AN IND1AN.-An Indiar

SUICIDE BY AN INDIAN.-An Indian
on the Cattaragus Reservation in this
State, says the Lodi, N. Y. Freeman,
while under the partial influence of
whiskey few days since, took off his
boot, placed the muzzle Of his rife to
his chest, and with his toes discharged
the contents of the Darrell through his
heart, causing death immediately.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

MURDERS ON THE SABINE.-Two
murders, says the Arkansas Advocate
of May LIST. have recently been COM
mitted, within a few weeks of each o.
Their, on the Sabine Road, at the Rio
Hondo bridge, only six miles from Nat
chitoches La. A person suspected Of
the last murder has been arrested.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
Masonic.

fHsHE ensuing anniversary Of ST. JoHS
a THE BAPTIST, will he celebrated by
Equality Lodge. No. 1856. in Martinshurg
Va, on the Gath day of June next All
the neighboring Lodges, and all brethren
in regular standing, are respectfully inyi
ted 10 attend.
HARRISON WAITE.
EDMUND p HUNTER,
PETER GARDNER,
ANTHONY ). CHAMBERS,
JACOB VAN DOREN,
RICHARD BEALL.
Committee IF .4rrang ements
May %, 1887
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

BACKING OUT.-A Jealous and even
fiery Van Buren, paper in Michigan
has the following paragraphs. That
they speak the sentiments of two-thirds
of the administration party there is moi
a doubt.
at is now the design of the Wing:
to endeavor to turn the growing un'
popularity Of the Treasury Order a.
gainst the Democratic party, by de.
nouncing il as democratic measure.
Now we can assure them at once,
that they deceive themselves If they
''lay the fattering JUNCTION TO their
souls" The Treasury Order, as aow
existing, has not been recognized or ap'
proved By a majority Of the Democratic
Partp."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

GS-Ws leara from the Baltimore Patriot that
the Grand Jury of Frederick county, Md, have
refused to End bill against Ed. b. Mcpherson,
who was charged with robbing the Cashier oil
the Leesburg Bank II large sum Of money in
March last
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

G5-An ourang oatang is exhibiting at the
Baltimore Maseum. He was brought TO this
country few days since, from Sierra Leone, in
Africa, by Capt PARROT Of the ship Dido.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

JEFFERSON CouSTY.-In consequence OF the
resignation of John Davenport, Esq, member
of the House Of Delegates from Jefferson, the
Governor has issued writ Of election for the 9Th
Of June.
Thomas Griggs, Esq. is a candidate for the
vacant sea at
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

Mr.. JAcoB HIEscH, son Of the Rev. l..
L. Hinsch, formerly of this County, was
killed by the kick Of a horse, on Monday
last, at MIR. Kings tavern, on the road be
tween this place and Chambersburg.-Ad-
nnis Sent
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

TAKING LEAvE.-The faithful as
sembled at Albany, and passed resolu.
tons as usual, complimentary to theiI
own patriotism. The first is thus
Resolved, That we have undimin-
ished confidence in the patriotism and
integrity Of the President Of the United
States"
Cold-cold as the winters wind -
Patriotism and integrity!! Not word
about talents, wisdom, discrimina :
ton, or good sense, in administer
ng the government. All is forgotten
in about three months Of Mr.. Van Bu-
ren's administration IN. Y. Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

tEvAkES this method of informing his
IA customers and the public generally.
that be stlll continues the prosecution of
his business at his Old Stand, corner Of
Queen and Jobo ST.. Nlartinsburg, where
be is at all times ready TO serve those who
give him call, at the shortest notice.
lie has Just received from New York the
la,es, Spring and Summer Fashions. which
will be found both comfortable and ele-
giant. Those in want Of clothing, made
IN tho latest fashion. or Otherwise. and in
substantial manner, are invited TO give
him call. and he pledges bis best endea /.
vofs to give satisfaction to those who DO
so. His charges. too. in these hard times,
will be found remarkably moderate i.
GNLspIgs' HAsITs made in the newest
style, or TO suit the tssie OF those who IA
vor biD with their custom.
Nay -. 1887 Ill
gy4He has on hand good new cub
lsisntial light WAGON. suitable for one
or two horses, which he offers Zoe sale
unna I,hsrai terms
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

o. A Musical Concert is to be held in wey-
er's Cave, on the 18th of June, on which occa-
sion the cave will be brilliantly Illuminated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31

IL Mississippi mad Noodle Register.
Probably she is little rabid, as she was bit
by Jackson some years ago.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
A Bargain I!

TIME subscriber will sell his DRUG
4 STORE 1t has a good stock OF
wen selected Drugs and Medicines. and all
the fixtures complete. A great Bargain
may be bad. II. M'SHERRY.
AIariinsburg, May 81, 1SS7.-G
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
Sc ACRES:

about one third Of which is heavily Tim
bercd the other 10 a high state OF cuil,
walton. The above property possesses
with respect to its location, many advant
ages; being in that part of Berkeley coon
~ adjacent to the Potomac river aud Che
sapeake and Ohio Canal, II is needless Il
say more, as the purchaser would natur
ally examine and judge for himself.
Any person wishing to buy said proper
" is invited 10 call on the subscriber.
GEORGE EVANS.
May 81. 1887 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
Esvesaem, attention i!

a MEETING Of the members of the
"a. Martinsburg Fire Company will take
place at The Court House on Saturday the
50 Of June next.
The situation of the Company renders
il highly important that every member
should attend, as there must he sn cleo
ton of officers and reorganization Of the
Company.
Those who may wish To JON the com.
psny should be spprIzed that by enrolling
themselves, they are exemp, from militia
duty ID. Ii. CONRAD.
Nav "a, 1887. Prssideaf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-31
~ VI R M II ~ " " IT ,

consisting Of Beds. Bedsteads, and Bed
ding. CarpetinR, Tables, Chars. Bureaus
Stands, Cupbosrds, and many other valu
able and useful articles too numerous "a
particularixe,
6y-Terms Of SaIs.--Four months ereo'
will he given upon all sums OF - and up
wards, the purchaser giving bond and ss'
tisiaciory security; under that SUN cash.
HARRISON WAITE.
Nav 81, 1854 Trustee