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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

"Before any Government can abolish credits il
must not only annihilate trade, and commerce,
bat uncvilize the people, and destroy all conf
dence between man and man."
The above paragraph is copied from an ad
dress to the public, by committee Of Van Buren,
men in Albany N. Y, more properly spea-
we found the sentence, on the doctrine it con-
tains, in a Wing paper. il would not have been
a matter Of surprise, but finding in an address
from party, whose past creed has been, that
"all who trade borrowed capital ought to
break" it astonishes US somewhat. Why, it is
downright aristocratIc Bank Wing Doctrine
without a single particle Of jackson Van Buren,
Democratic Loco Focoism In its composition
What! not abolish credit without spelling trade
and commerce, when Gen. Jackson, and Martin
Van Buren,, and Tom Benton, and Blair, and
Kendall, and other wise sages Of the party have
given us line upon line, and precept upon precept
about the injustice and rascality Of the abomina-
bic sy stem of credit held up and advocated by
the Bank Wings?
The plain truth is, the Van Buren, men at AL
bany, like many others in different parts Of the
Union, are cutting loose from their doctrines
and coming out with an open fession--which,
no doubt, is good for their souls-that the mea'
sures and policy respecting currency, trade, &s {,
which, for party purpose, they advocated, were
such as could not be beneficial 10 any nation OF
people, but would destroy ths confidence Of man
in his fellow, and veil in darkness the light Of
civilization that enlghtens and gIaddens our
country
The doctrines, for the past few years, adyoca-
ted by that party, have taken root in many Pla.
ces, to a considerable extent. but in 10 place
more than in New York, where their evils are
beginning TO be felt to uncomfortable degree.
and now, that the harvest OF trouble begins 10 ri
| pen, the husbandmen who sowed the seed,
seeing the fruits brought forth, are willing to
disclaim having any part or lot in the matter.
But they have began too late in the day. to re-
trace their steps. The support of their agrarian
doctrines, is too notorious TO be covered up by
the fmsy veil of partzan address, put forth in
the commencement Of political campaign, aud
the Van Buren, party, not only in New York,
but roughout tho Usion--for they all, alike,
advocated the same doctrines respecting curren-
cy and credit--must consent to wesr all the hon.
ors, and bear the notoristy that may attach to
their creed,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

The Wings, from the start, have advocated
the credit system, and healthy system Of ms.
per currency, both Of which, ia the address re.
ferred %, are claimed as having been advocated
by the BOW Van Buren, party. The Addre,.
says"
The idea Of an exclusive metallic curren.u
has never had any couutenance, either from tbs
state or national administration, and can only ~
advocated by those who are ignorant Of the con.
dition and wants of the country, or who hays
some sinister end IN view.
One of the devices to which our opponen,
have resorted for the purpose Of promoting dis.
cord is that of charging the national and stat.
administrations with design TO abolish all cred.
its and get up exclusive metallic CURRENCY
We hazard nothing in saying that this story, in
all ITS branches, is entirely destitute Of founda
ton. II was a fsvorite measure with General
Jackson, and we doubt not it also is with M
Van Buren,, to suppress small notes and infuse
larger amount OF specie into our circulating medi.
um but they never entertained the yisiouarv
project of an exciusive metallic currency. m.
hing is absolutely impracticable from the ,ranf NJ
sufficient amount Of the precious metals, 10 ,o,,
nothing ofthe inconvenience, erpense and 10 rorS
of Transporting specie from one part Of he COIN.
try to another in making large payments.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
IscrSprAav ATTEMPT Richmopd Com

INcENprARy ATTEMpT.-The Richmond Com.
p,er states that an attempt was made on tho
night of the I'd inst, to fire the dwelling of Mr.
Lesieur in that city. The fire was applied to
the house BY thrusting some Goals under the door
Immediately in front Of the stairway, and, had
il burned few mowents longer, would have
deprived the family Of all means of escape ex-
cept that of leaping from the windows Of the SC.
cond story. Fortunately, 1t was discovered be-
fore it had made much progress and was extu'
guished. A negro had been apprshended 90
suspicion and committed for trial.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

UNITED STATES BANK.-The artl-
Gle which we published en- Tuesday
from the New York Journal OF Com
nerce, in reference to the reported
speedy resumption of specie payments
by the United States Bank, 1t appears
is not correct. We have ascertalned
from a correct source that at present
the Bank has no such intention. Its
situation is said to be precisely thus
For every dollar Of its notes in circula.
ton, it has an equal amount OF specie
in its vaults, that is four or five mil
lions.
Were the Bank TO resume payment
before the measure is generally adop-
ted, it would be drawn upon by every
monied institution and individuals hol-
ding its notes, and the inevitable conse-
quence would be that in few days 1t
would have neither circulation nor spe-
Gle. Whereas by retaining its five
millions Of coin, it POSSESSES basis on
which to issue twenty millions with
safety, whenever specie payments be.
come general. We further learn that
effectual measures have been adopted
to prevent a contingency occurring
which would enable the Executive or
Legislative authority Of Pennsylvania
to annul its charter. --American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
VOLUNTEER ToASTS.

"a number of Volunteers were handeo '''
many of W hich being written with pencil nav
become illegible.)
BY Captain Clarke, of the Army The elu'
zens OF M rtinsburg-Celebrated for their Ai'u
ness and hospitality to strangers. ;,n
BY MIR. Garfield, Of Baltimore An hme, 'snS
Citzen-May he ever, as at present. DC p'''-
of the title. ,,a
BY Col. VIM. Gregory Texas Alamo ~.
La Bahia will be the password ana co'n'''
sign to Texian liberty.
Nv ]. ]. Hickey: Our Twenty six Sfars-in
one bright constellation, may they hgnt " w
world OF Despotism into glorious world Oh fie'
dom. rLa M,
litical sabbath Of free and enlightened Nation
consecr.ted and dedicated by the adoption anu
ratification Of the Declaration Of independents,
NAV our citizens ever bear in mind the pieoss
of the lives, the fortunes, and the sacred n0'''
of its signers, TO sustain and defend IT.
BY James f. Stewart Colonization-hsP pro-
perity is close Iy identified with the peace, ny
piness, and safety of our Union, and therefore "a
mands the aid Of every enlightened freeman ''-
patriot. s .oou
BY Patrick Cunningham May lreisna 80
be liberated from her bondage, and In"
epitaph be written. r...,yx
By George p. Mong The Berkeley Cssa.y
- NAV thew Ike true soldiers be ever resoy -
their country's call to charge upon the 'oe' "
freemen,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

SMALL Norss Great dissatisfaction appears
to prevail throughout the State that the bill au'
thorizlng the banks to issue notes Of one two and
three dollars, was not permitted to become
law, by the Legislature, at its late extra session
This dissatisfaction we conceive to be just, and
well founded. The banks had suspended specie
payments, aud the Legislature was convened to
relieve them and the community from the trou-
bic and embarrassment that must have ensued,
had the conditions Of their charters been rigidly
enforced. So far as the Banks were concerned,
the action of the Legislature was wholesome and
proper, but towards the necessities and wishes
of the people, the party holding sway in that bo-
dy show ed carelessness and negligence deser-
wing of censurs and reprobation. The people,
in our estimation had as much right to expect TO
be provided with some means Of transaciing the
ordinary business of the day As tho banks had
TO look for release from the heavy penalties TO
which they had become liable. What greater
claim upon the consideration Of tho Legislature
had the banks than the people? None, as
sursdly. The people have been told that they
shall pass nothing US currency Of less denomina-
ton than FIVE dollars, except coin-gold, silver,
or copper and, by the late law, the banks may
keep within their vaults all the specie they can
force from circulation. Under this state Of az
fairs, the specie is fast disappe airing from circu-
lation, and it is now almost impossible to obtain
enough for the purposes of change in the smaller
trans actions of business. This difficulty will nat
urally increase as the suspension continues, and,
Judging from the rate at which the specie has dis
appeared since the suspension began, there is
every reason to believe, that before the meet
ing of the Legislature the State will be almost
entirely without any circulating medium save that
of bank notes of FIVE dollars aud upwards. Such
a state OF things is troublous and embarrassing,
but we see quarter from which relief may be
obtained before winter, when il is TO be hoped
thai The silly policy Of those who hold the sway
in the legislature will be thrown to the winds
and more equitable ono established. The com
munity must have change, and in the present
| condition ofthe currency we are unable to disco.
yer any other means of obv ating the difficulties
under which the State is suffering.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

FATAL ACCIDENT John Hieble OF
Carol county, not far from Manchester
lost his life by singular accident on the
evening Of the Goth ut. He was assisting
a neishbor in getting in hay, and while ia
king 10 load, the fore wheel Of the wagon
sunk into morass and stuck fast, In the
act ofprying it up with rail, the lever slip
ped from the hub. and the other end, at
which the deceased and several other per-
sons were pulling, was brought suddenly
and with great force upon the former, in
Iur,ng him so much thereby, as to cause
his death on the spot Bait Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

The Van Buren, papers frequently
publish such items as the following
and the Advocate gives it as leading
editorial.
FACTS FOR THE PEoPLE.-United
States Bank notes 2 per cent below
par. JACKSON CURRENCY Gold and
!Siiuer, 10 per cent PREMIUM"
On which the Chambersburg Wing
remarks -" Now, if the above were
even true, what would it prove p
Nothing more than that "Gold and
Silver" is "ten per cent" harder to
get now than before the old tinker be-
gan his experiment" in improving
the currency" and, ofcourse, the poor
man-the laborer--has to work much
longer or harder, to get the same a.
mount OF pay, than formerly. So that
if there is any thing in the above allie
ged facts" which "the people" should
regard, it is to excite their indignation
towards the national administration for
having thus raised the price of gold
and silver at the same time that they
diminished the abundance and price of
employment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
A MOTHER IN SEARCH OF HER CHn

A MOTHER IN SEARCH OF HER CHIL.
pREN.-MR. EDITOR: A widowed mo.
Their, who has come from great dis
lance, with the hope of finding her
two sons, and being unsuccessful, begs
leave through your paper to call the
attention of the public, to her sorrow
full condition. This she does with the
hope, that if yet living, she may re-
ceve some Mountaineering them.
Their names are JOHN and ALExAN-
DER BREMNER. John served his time
at the Cabinet Making business, and is
about the age of2S. He has been We
ry much afflicted in his vision, and
from this circumstance may not be able
to work at his trade. Alexander is a
Tailor; but whether he works at his
business is unknown to her. He is a.
bout 25 years Of age. II is thought
John may be somewhere in the neigh
borhood of Little York, or Gettysburg,
at a Forge. Many years have passed
away, and anxously havo they been
looked for by an affectionatc mother,
but she has looked in vain, and now
calls upon the friends Of humanity to
exert themselves in her behalf 1t Is
earnestly requested that this Commune
cation be copied by the country papers
and any information respecting them
living or dead, will be thankfully re.
csived, If addressed 10 MAseARErrr
BRrxsER, No. 200, Washington street
Now York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
The HERMITAGE ExPosE.-ln S

HE HERMITAGE EXPoSE.-ln Spea-
king Of the long winded article lately
put forth, under the signature Of AN.
DREW JACKSON, in the Nashville Uni.
on, with a view to iniure Judge WHITE,
and to operate on the coming Tennes-
see elections, the Cincinnati Gazette
says:-Ths labored effort of expiring
dictation is toiljng through few pres
scs, in broken doses. Apparently, it
produces no sensation in either party,
but falls literally dead born from the
press. When such is the giants fate,
let the pigmy look to what must be his
future destiny.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
TOASTS ON THE 4TH JULY.

The following toasts, omitted last week Tor
want of room, were drunk at the celebration at
Capt. Ranson's grove. on the 4th inst. Each re.
gular toast was accompanied by an appropriate
air from the Siciliau Band, and volleys of mus.
kerry by the Guards.
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. The DAY WE CEtEsnAT..-sacred il is
memorable. AIR-Fourfh Of Jsly,
.. The President OF THE United STATES.
Am-President's March.
3. The ARMY AND NAVY OF THE U. STATES.
AIR-Star Spdngied Banau
4. REPUBLIcAN lNsTITUTioNs.-Iher saliva.
ton depnds upon the virtue and intelligence Of
the people. ~ We have placed our lot upon .
cast, and we must stand the hazard Of the die"
Air Yankee Doodle.
s. The TEMPLE OF LIBERTY.-lts sanctity F.
violated, when the demagogue and fanatic wor-
ship al its altar, with the patriot and philanhro-
pst AR-Marseiiits Hymn.
g. QUA CouNrRY.-Whe hen the citizens Of the
North and South cease to cherish sentiment! Of
affection and brotherly love, we shall see her
glories, star by star, expire Temple andi tow.
Ala-Hail Columbia.
Z. The CONSTITUTION OF THE U. STATES
Palsied be the arm, that, for party purposes
would obliterate one word or line ofthe charter
Of our liberties
ArR-Auld Lang Syne.
s. vIRcISIA If the sun of her glory no long
er be ans in its ancient splendor, the fire Is sun
among her sons ma, heaven inspire the sphs
and energy that will rescue her fame.
AIn- Ole Virgfnny neber fire.
9. The MEMORY OF WAsHINGTos.-
While the tree
OF Freedoms withered trunk puts forth leais,
Even for thy tomb garland let it be-"
AIR- Washington March.
TO- Qua LATE CHEF JUSTICE, J. MARSHAL
May the people of the United States neref
cesse to remember his many distinguished ser
vices TO his country, or to initiate his virtues
AR Burns Adieu
IL. THE HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION Letw
estimate the value of the rich heritage they ieh
us. by the price they paid for it
AIR-Lafayette's March.
IL THE LA FAyErTE GUARDS. Should the
voice Of their country ever summon them 70
arms, may their gallant conduct in the battle hea
equal their enterprise as citizen corps.
AIR-MarfinsburgF Fancy
10. The FAR
"a truce with Kings, and truce with Con
situations,
With bloody ornaments and revoIutIons'
Let majesty our first attentions summon
All! Ca Ira the majesty OF woman.
AIR Comm hro' me rye
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
NJ NJ. NoAs's New CoMEpY.-M NJ.

Nj. NJ. NoAH's New CoMEpY.-M. NJ.
Noab,- has written comedy. entitled Seq
en- years in the life Of politician" 1t IS
said to be sparkler-full Of the ready wit
and good humour ofits vivaclous and ami
able author. This gentlemen has written
several successive pieces for the stage, OF
one Of which the N. Y. Mirror tells the iol-
lowing story. 1t was so redolent oil v,lla,-
nous salipetre, birthstone. sulphur and blue
and red light, that it set fire to the theatre
and burnt il TO the ground. The proceeds
of the night were for the benefit Of Mr..
Noah. The house was filled 10 its utmost
limits with the beauty and fashion OF the
town. The gross receipts we're nearly two
thousand dollars. From the conhagration,
however, which destroyed the entire inca
tire, wardrobe, scenery and all, Mr. Moan
two thousand dollars were saved NAT
Faulkner, the Treasurer. had taken the
money with him for safe keeping. ana 'he
nextday MIR. Price Ohe Manager) enclosed
!, N the author. The Mirror says, " we
remember the correspondence that ensued!
and we are struck with the generosity and
maenapimity of Noah, who, notwithstaDd
ing his own pecuniary wants, and they were
MANY at that time. returned every fraction
of the amount, and caused it to be divided
among The performers who had been strip.
ped Of their little by fire." This noble ac'
Of Mr.. Noah IS verify OF the highest praise
but we are snre no public communication
could excite 10 his heart glow Of plea
sure equal to that which It felt when ad
ministering TO the distress of the unfortu
nate, by this prompt and self sacrificing &C
ofbenevolence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

A SLAVE CASE "A negro belonging TO
MIR. Fiizburgh, Of Baltimore. took the op
portunity afforded him BY that geosleman's
visit TO this city to make his escape. he
was MIR. F's coachman. and was highly
thought of by the family. and until his Wis
it here. appeared to be happy and conten,
ted. tits supposed that he was ent'ced
away BY some free negroes. with whom he
was observed TO associate. Search was
made for him yesterday. but no trace OF
him could be discovered, There is a salts
faction in being free, but if we mistake not,
il will not be long before the poor fellow
will sigh fol bis old home, and coach and
four
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

Amos KENDALL.-The following is
an extract of letter from Washing
ton to the editor of the Northampton
Courier:-
"AMos KENDALL published in the
papers some months ago, advertise
ments offering premium Of $500, for
the best model of car TO carry the
mails; a paltry premium indeed, proof
enough Of littleness in the very offer Of
such a mar, which would barely cover
the coat Of the successful competitors
model. But the business of the trans.
action remains to be told. Several
very ingenious and costly models were
sent in. The day Of award arrived,
when 10 and behold Amos keeps the
premium to himself and awards it to no
one of the competitors, contrary TO his
public stipulatons But mark far
Their from the labor and toll and GO.
mus and expense of the contributors
he, Amos, is now constructing on HI;
orH hook, a vehicle for the purpose
having tricked the ingenious mechan
les Of the country to furnish him graft:
with their ideas, which of course
now that he has served himself o
them, he pretends that they are no
good enough, And so he has put hun
dreds of poor inventors to the expense
of so, so or 500 or more, and ther
cheated them of their reward baflleC
their hopes, and stolen their ideas
Hail Columbia, &c."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

EFFECT IN THE EAsr.-As gentlemen who
wanted to employ good working mason
and carpenter to go out Of the city. thought
it worth while to advertise. He did so, sta
ting that be would pay : IL per month and
board. and invited applications through the
Post Office. On the first day he received
five hundred and seventy letters. asking for
the siiuation.=.E Z Jour Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

The +" EXPERIMENT" In The WEsT.-
The St. Louis Republican of the 2lst ult
states that the Surveyor Of the Public
Lands for that district e has declined Civ
ing any new contracts for surveying and
that he has no money on hand, in gold. sill
yer. or notes. to pay for work already
dope.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
Another LABoRER.-Tbe CT

ANOTHER LABoRER.-The Cincin.
natl Wing states that Col. Benton and
the loco iocos have secured the servi.
ces ofthe prophet MATTHIAS, as a trav.
cling lecturer. He is (says the Whlg)
opposed to all banks, and is a deadly
enemy to Shauiag, his beard being
more than a foot long.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

of credit, the destruction ofthe curren,
CIV of the country, the restoration OF
shin plasters, and wide individual and
national bankruptcy. How grateful
ought we to feel to the Shin Plaster
Party for all the benefits Of their iegls.
lation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

SUSPENSION OF WORK AND OF PAY.
MENr AT THE SURVEYOR GENERAL S
OFFICE.-We understand, that Gov.
DUNKLIN, Surveyor General Of this
District has declined giving any new
contracts for surveying; and that he
has no money on hand, in gold, silver
or notes, to pay for work already dore.
Huzza for the " Experiment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
NOTICE.

THE GAZETTE WILL RE PUBLISHED on Wed
nesdsy morning instead OF "Wednesday afternoon.
so long as the new mail arrangement continues,
as we shall receive no mail on Wednesday NOR
ming
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

JOHN RAspoLPH's WILL.-The special court
of appe ais have affirmed the decision Of the gen.
eral court, admitting to probate the will oil 1921,
and the various codicls Judges Brockenbrough
and J. Y. Mason concurring-Judge Cabell dis
senting. BY this decision all the slaves OF the
dece ased are emancipated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12

The lady of John Shackleford, Esq.
of Culpepper County, Va. has tabrica'
ted some beautiful specimens of sewing
silk, the whole process of which, from
the raising of the raw material to the
spinning and dying in various colours
was performed by her own labor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-07-12
Tur yA1nry BASK.-The act Of

THE VALLEY BASK.--The act OF
the late extra session Of the legislature,
in relation to the surplus revenue, al.
lows the Bank of the Valley TO borrow
100000 of that fund--the amount
ordered last winter to be subscribed
on behalf of the state to the stock OF
that institutional an interest of b per
cent. per annum. Taking it for gran.
ted that the Bank, as we'll for the pur-
pose of affording reliefto the commu-
nifty, as to secure a reasonable profit
upon the transaction, will accept the
loan,-and looking forward, as we do,
to a much better crop than was antlci-
pated a few weeks since, we can conn
IDENTIFY promise our people brighter
day than has fallen TO their lot for some
time past. - Winch. Vrg.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-08-29
1S1HermaaOrfal Election.

We are gratified TO learn that Governor
LYNCH has consented to become candl-
date for reelection to the Office he now
holds and which he has so hOnorably and
satisfactorily filed. We agree with our
valued contemporary, the MANCHESTER
WHO, that Gov. Lynch in the exercise
of his official duties has given more general
satisfaction to nHhersOns than any Governor
Mississippi has ever had" We place his
name under our editorial head as the Wing
candidate, and hope our brethren Of the
Wing Press will follow our example.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-08-29
Respectfully submitted
F. NORCOM.
Chairman ofthe Committe

OVUt5"sU7E y tlss O0NaNaLtEee.
The report and resolutions having
been read and considered by the NEE
ting, they were unanimously adopted.
On motion of w. A. LAKE, ESQ.
DR.. w. R. PUcKETr and Rom. Can
LAND, Esq. were elected to represent
the City Of Vicksburg, in said Conven,
tion--and MARX VALENTINE and DR..
HAYNES, to represent the County
These nominations were agreed 10 mem
con and the meeting adjourned.
w. r. PUCKETT, Chairman.
3. A. TYLER, Secretary