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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

MAJOR GATEs.-Iti is with pleasure
says the National Intelligencer, that W
are able to confirm The report whict
has been for some days circulating
the newspapers, of the honorable &C
quittal of Major GATES, by the Cout
Martial called to investigate the cha,
ges against him, upon the mere stat.
ment of which he was dismissed from
the Army, but afterwards reinstats@
by the late President of the UNITED
States. 1t is only what we expected
but we hail it as a triumph Of tnii
and justice over prejudice and passol
which every man ought to be gratifa
with.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL
The stockholders ofthe Canal Gonna.
ny again met on the 24th ultimo, and
have finally disposed of the question:
changing the plan of navigation be-
tween the Cacapon and Cumberland
by adopting, without division, the re
solution recommended by the Presdel
and Directors, in the following words
Resolued, That it is inexpedientt
change the plan Of a continuous cam
by the adoption Of slack water nayiga
ton upon the river Potomac.
Thus, we suppose that this questo
may now be considered as forever SCI
tled.-Ndt. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

GENEROUS ADvENTURE.--On last
Sunday afternoon, a large number Of
persons were attracted to the bank OF
the Scioto, near the Ford which con-
meets this town with "the island" by
Witnessing man on horseback, con.
siderably intoxicated, attempt to cross
the stream. When about fifty yards
from the shore, the horse lost his foot
ing, and being suddenly checked by the
rider, plunged and threw the latter in
to the water. At the moment, when
the supplied wretch had sunk as was
supposed, for the last time, Mr.. X. w.
BURBRIDGE, merchant Of this place,
swan to the spot, and after some fiji
teen or twenty minutes exertion, sue
ceeded in sustaining the body until q
boat was brought TO his assistance.
We understand that this is the second
instance in which Mr.. B. has saved a
fellow man from death by drowning
the last time, at great. risk.
1t should be mentioned, in view OF a
similar occurrence, that Mr.. Burbridgei
before entering the stream, threw into
it log, which greatly assisted him in
swimming, as well as supporting HIM.
self in the water.-Sci0t0 Gdz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

SUIcIDE.-A distressing case ofsui.
eide occurred in Montague, on Satur-
day, April Sth. The wife OF Mr.. Asa
Circuit, mother of family of children,
put an end to her existence by hang
ing. On the 22nd, Asa circuit, the
husband, was brought to this village to
be tried before magistrate on two
complaints, made by citizens of Mon.
tague, viz list. A complaint of un.
mani y and brutal treatment Of his wife
prior to her death, and of cruelty to
his children before and after that event.
2nd. a charge of having threatened
to burn the buildings Of neighbor,
who had sheltered the said children
when forced to flee from the treatment
Of their father. The magistrate after
hearing the evidence, ordered that Or.
cult find securities in the sum Of $l20
for his appearance at the next term of
the Common Pleas Court, to be holden
in this town, to answer for the first
mentioned offence bot did not regard
the second case as sufficiently made
out to warrant him in requiring Mr.. o.
to find sureties to keep the peace
Greenfield Mass. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

The Legislature of Massachusetts
has passed a law for the encouragement
Of the manufacture of sugar, from the
beet, which offers a bounty of three
cents on every pound that may be
manufactured from this vegetable for
five years to come. This policy is
certainly more praisoworthy, and will
have a tendency to establish factories
Of the article on firm basis in a much
shorter time than if the proprietors
were obliged, unprotected, to contend
with the foreign producer. Blessed as
our country is with every variety of
soil and climate, we wish to see her
independent, as far as may be, of for.
eign legislation. Let the L. States be
placed in an attitude to defy competi.
ton from abroad, and no change ofcir.
cumstances beyond their control can
effect their onward march to greatness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

AN HoNoRABLE EXAMPLE. "A note
was placed in the hands of lawyer in
Philadelphia, u day or two since, a.
gainst a man who owns the house in
which he lives, which is unincumbered,
and worth ten times the amount of the
note. On being informed by the law
yer that the note had been placed with
him for collection, he frankly told him
he had not the money, but would give
him fifty dollars and pay the debt if he
(the lawyer would raise the money
on mortgage OF his house. The at
torney, not being able to do this, told
his client that if, under these circum-
stances, he was determined to put the
note in suit, he must employ some 9TH
er lawyer to bring suit, for he would
not.-Com. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

New YORK, April 22.-RATHBUN's
OPERATIONS IN New YoRK.-The Su-
perior Court was yesterday occupied
with an action, in which Paine and
Spalding were plaintiffs, and Tracy
and Gould, defendants. The suit was
brought to recover back the amount of
two promssory notes for $4,000 each,
dated Buffalo, May 14th, and April
Odd, 1886, drawn by Benjamin Rath-
bun, payable to the order Of Lewis f.
Allen, Noyes barrow, Thomas c..
Love, Joseph Cleary, Hiram Pratt, l..
A. Blossom, John w. Clarke, Joseph
Dart, jun. Charles Townsend, Ebene.
ger Johnson, and Sheldon Thompson.
These two notes were discounted by
the plaintiffs, at between four and five
per cent. per month, being the rate of
interest at which Rathbun's paper was
then selling for in this city, although,
as appeared yesterday in evidence, the
above named endorsers are worth, be.
tween them, upwards of three millions.
1t turned out, however, that every one
OF the endorsements are forgeries, and
the notes are consequently worth moth.
ing. The trial had not terminated
last night, and was adjourned to this
day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

ANOTHER REMOVAL OF THE DEPos-
rEs!-The subjoined paragraphs from
the Alton (llinois) Telegraph show
very clearly how, and for what purpose,
the specie is made to "circulate" in the
West. The State Bank of Illinois is
too independent and honest to become
a plant tool in the hands Of the party
and sentence of relentless and un.
mItigated prescription has therefore
been pronounced against it. ooh !
the wisdom of eur modern financiers,"
eNclaims the editor Of the Commercial
Advertiser. "Specic withdrawn from
the Atlantic withdrawn from
the people-of no use in the business
operations Of the country to any body
the Government is carting it in box
es and barrels from pillar to post"
over the prairies of the West"
We learn from the Sangamon Jour-
nal, that "CoI. Taylor's wagons left
the State Bank on Thursday morning
last, loaded with specie, for the com.
mercial agency at St. Louis"
Thus the State of Illinois is imposed
upon without the shadow of a reason
but that r. NJ Whitney and some dis
appointed political asprants in our
State arc opposed to the State Bank
by the late " democratic" administra.
ton; and the Van Buren, presses in
tins State, who profess to be the sole
protectors and promoters of every
measure that tends to exaIt our State,
humbly submit, without uttering a syl.
liable against this foul injustice. Yea,
worse, their mouths are continually ga
ped open, lauding the secretary and his
accompllces, and yelping at one Of the
soundest and most judiciously managed
banks in the country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

a splendid statue of Washington, De-
signed for the American Exchange, ID
st. Charles street, New Orleans, arr,
we'd there in the Moscow, from Mar
settles, on the 10Th inst. We like b
see this patronizing by the States ofia
fine arts. 1t is good sign for the Id
provement of a nation, when they ShoF
a disposition to foster the fine arts
The sharp points and rough features d
the national character begin to be re-
duced 10 a smooth polish As The
New Orleans American says: "NS.
thing so soilens down the asperities q
nature, as to be familiar with fine spec
linens of sculpture. 1t is an art thai
every people ought to encourage"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

WESTERN WAYs.-There is story
of a scene on the Mississippi which is
worth reading. A captain of a steam
boat had an alteration with a citizen
Of Vicksburg, who had boarded his
craft. The commander, bent on re-
venge, applied steam to the wheels of
his boat, and took his enemy down the
stream, away from his home and bust
ness. Some of his friends among the
young people of the place, Immediate
ly chartered a steamer that had been
some time laid up, and proceeded in
quest ofthe locomotive prisoner. They
burned huge masses ofrosin, pitch, pine
knots, and other combustibles, and
went onward at rapid rate. The op.
position craft was encountered, and the
" fellow citizen" taken therefrom and
borne back in triumph to his residence.
According to the narrative as we heard
it, the whole transaction bore good
comparison to one of CooPER's sea-
fights. Phil. Gdz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA.
Agrceably to notice, books were open.
ed in the Borough of Norfolk on Sat.
urday, for subscriptions of Stock in the
Exchange Bank Of Virginia at Norfolk
chartered by the last General Assem-.
bly,, and we are reioiced to announce,
that the result ofthe first day was, not
only beyond the general expectation,
but such as to leave no doubt (prcsu-
ming on even a moderate subscription
from Richmond, Petersburg & ClaIkes-
villo) that the whole amount will be
subscribed within the ten days. The
commissioners commenced their labors
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

The trial Of RICHARD II. WHITE q
the charge ofincendiarsm ofthe TIea
sury building is still going on in GU
Circuit Court. A number of wines
es were examined on Saturday for AM
against the accused. The examin,.
ton Of witnesses in the case has nd
yet been completed. Md. Int, Arl
24kh.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

GAN ALDERMAN IN THE WATCH Box"!N
Under this caption an article went ID
rounds of the newspapers last fall. y
seemed to he pleasurable that PhiIade.f
phia Alderman was placed in duranee VIE
Alderman Manderfeld of Southwark, wsi
dragged by the police and kept confined
all night. He had refused to attend som'
low political meeting of flip flap politicians
as he called them He has prosecute
the police for conspiracy and assault ana
battery. The captain of the watch ha
been sentenced to fine and imprisonmen'
al hard labor, in The solitary cells, for ol'
year. A Waterman is sentenced for lou
ty days, and one has fled from ju'llc'
The papers which published tho aceoua'
Of " the Alderman in the watch box" 81,
in duty bound to Let the Public know ibs
the captain Of the watch is in prison 70
having put him there Il is rather sever
TO disgrace an Alderman, TO assal 81.
eoOGne him, for refusing to attend an ''A'
b0lk meeting.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

SANTA ANNA publication made
in a late Vera Cruz paper, believed to
have been authorized by Santa Anna,
states that his pledges to Gen. Houston,
and his subsequent visit to Washing.
ton, were only ruse de guerre, in the
first place to save his life, and subse.
quently to gain his liberty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

incense, flowers, &C., to ap.
pease him and thus prevent his injuring
them.
On high and apparently very an
cient temple, designed probably for a
place Of observation as well as de-
fence, is an iron cannon more than
thirty feet long, with calibre of thir-
teen inches. On one Of the bastlons
connected with the wall, is another iron
cannon, which though not quite so
long as the last mentioned, IS yet in
other respects much larger, being four
feet three inches at the muZzle, with Il
calibre Of twenty-one inches. These
two last menti 3ned cannon are made
Of bars of iron hooped round and weld.
cd 50 as to make Il compact mass. But
cuough concerning such engines ofde-
struction. May the time soon come
when they shall be cut up and forged
into plough.shares and pruning-hooks
for the use Of the neighboring husband.
men.
Beejapoor belongs to the rajah of Sa-
tara. 1t contains probably twelve hun
dred inhabited houses. OF these, one
fourth part may be those of Moham-
medans. Their general appearance
indicates great poverty; and as we
visited the scenes oftheir former wealth
and splendor, many were ready with
their tale Of misery, hoping to gain
something in the way OF charity. We
have found the Mahratta language
much less used than we expected. The
Mohammedans generally use the Hin
doostanee or the Persian, and the Hin
docs generally in common intercourse
use the Canarese. The brahmins gen.
orally can read Mahratta, and many
Of them can use it in conversation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

House. BUILDING IN THE WRsT.-
The Illinois Patriot gives an account
of citizen ofthat region, who secured
his lumber from the mill, made a frame
therelrom 10 by "a feet, raised If.
shngIed and weathorboarded it, put in
window and door~frames, and partly
Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

ExPUNGING.-When Senator Ben
ton arrived in Wheeling, (says the "a,
zette, } his name was entered on the 10
tel register, as customary, but il Wa
soon after erpunged. A black line v','
drawn around it, and his favorite Won
written in bold characters across IL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

PETERSBURG lNTELLIGENCER.- BY
the following, from this Journal, we
perceive that Its talented editor, Mr..
BirchetI, is, DESTROYS Of retiring from
the duties Of an editor.
"The Editor ofthis Paper being anx-
ious to resume the practice ofthe Law,
would dispose of the Establishment of
the Petersburg Inteligencer to any
gentleman disposed to purchase. To
any such, on application either in per-
son or by letter, full information will
be promptly given in reference to the
circulation OF the paper, its advertising
and Job patronage, its supply of Type,
Presses, Office Furniture, &C., and al.
so as to the terms on which it may be
purchased. Without descending to the
lndelicacy Of putting off the Establish.
ment, the Editor will say that it pos.
sesses advantages and holds ont induce
ments well worthy the attention of any
gentleman who has the talents and the
means to conduct newspaper with en-.
ergy and spirit.
1.-THE Editor of the Intelligencer
begs the favor Of his Editorial brethren,
generally, to notice the above"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

at 10 and adjourned at 3, between
which hours they were the whole
time busily employed, in receiving the
change and handing out certificates OF
payment. Their room was all ANNA
ton and hustle, and to see the liberia
ted boards Of long treasured gold and
silver coin, spread out on the tables,
was not little interesting, for they
told many tale of thrifty industry,
combined with frugality and economy,
by which the humblest pretender to
the smiles of fortune is sure to win her
favcr-for to such she is never tickle.
Mort. Herald, April "A.
PLoUGHING Match OF THE AMERI-
CAN INsTITUTE.-We last week an
nounced, says the New York Gazette,
the intention of the American Institute
to hold a grand ploughing match, to
teste the relative merits of several
ploughs exhibited at the last annual
fair for competition. These ploughs
are at the Repository of the Institute,
1877 Broadway, and are to be put in
requisiton at the farm of Gen. Johnson,
at Williamsburg, Long Island, on Fri
day, the Goth inst, at two in the after.
noon. 1t is expected that the occasion
will attract the attention of many oil
| the scientific and practical farmers OF
| New York and others from a distance,
it being the first of the kind attempted
by the Institute; the implements are
said to possess properties superior TO
ploughs in general use in our country.
Ample preparations are making for a
full development Of their respective
merits. The best teams and the most
skilful ploughmen will be selected fol
the occasion, and the premiums are C
be awarded by committee of gentle
men most eminent in the science anC
practical operations ofagricuIture. lr
addition to the attractions which such
an occasion necessarily calls forth, q
cheerful table will be spread to regale
the guests, and tie company may be
expected to be enlightened by address
es from some of the gentlemen who
take lively interest in the art, which
when we'll understood, and steadily
pursued, is certain to be rewarded, no
only with competence, but indepen
| dence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

A very curious accident happened
on the turnpike in Chelsea, on Satur-
day. AS large wagon, loaded with
chairs, beds, and other household fur
niture, was proceeding on the road, it
was discovered to be on fire, and in a
few seconds, before even the woman
whoWas in the wagon could extricate
herself, the wagon and all were envelo-
ped in flames, and destroyed before G.
ven the driver had hardly time to look
around. A bed, which was pulled off
and thrown on one side of the road
communicated fire to the dead grass
and leaves, and spread so rapidly that
it was found necessary to ring the bells
and alarm the inhabitants, to get out
the engines to put out the fire. 1t ap.
peared, on examination, that there were
some "friction" matches, as they are
called, in drawer Of bureau or table
among the furniture, and the motion
of the wagon had produced ignition,
and fire was thus communicated to
the load.-GlOuceSter (MaSS.) Demo.
crdt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-03

The National lnteIIigencer says -
The following article, from the pen Of
an editorial philosopher, expounds an
unpalatable but wholesome truth in re-
gard to our political system:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-27
Fss~ de L,sessser (Oh;o) Cssssse.
FORENSIC ANECDO'rE.

The following anccdote the writer haG
from . venerable kentuckian, whose hoary
locks were whitened with the frOsts of many
winters, personal acquaintance Of the gal
liant Hero, and who was an actor in some o
the stirring scenes Of the times. believe il
- not extant.
There lived near Lexington a very poor
widow, who by dint Of rigid economy anIass-
ed enough TO purchase several pigs, which
she put into a pen to fatten for the support
Of herself and numerous family. When her
PIGS were grown and fattened, ono Of her
neighbors upon slight claim Of pretence,
went 70 the old lady 5 sty, deliberately RACED
z, drove her hogs OIL, slaughtered, and snugly
deposited them in his own tub. The poor
woman demonstrated, but in vain, and not
being able to incur the expense cflegal pros
ecution, she was left without remedy. On
quite pleasant afternoon, in November, q
lnan dressed in q blanket coat and leggins,
with . rite, called at the humble dwelling,
and inquired for drink . water. She fur
nished him in q gourd, which lift could not
boast Of sPlendor, did At least Of cleanliness.
After he had refreshed himself with draught
isom the homely cup eaning upon his trusty
RTE, he enquired where the widow lived who
had been 20 basely robbed, relating the cir
cumstances Of the theft. The maternal tear
seas eoursed down the injured widows
cAses answered most e3oquently.-<Dry up
70! tears, good w0man;" said lie stranger,
nave 10 dOsee sumo one will assert your
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-27

+! rixhts and defend theo." 20 no." said she,
wiring avav her teaTs, II know Of - laWyeI
but Harry civ tlsat viii undertake suit
without . f6tsnd be has gone to Congress."
The hunter still endeavored to console her,
IsbouIdsred his rife, and followed BY his faith
m dce, soon was lost in the woods. The
case Vas duly instituted, but by proper pro-
cess was removed TO distant county BY the
defendant. When it was called for trial, .
man with q blanket coat was seen to arse
and address the court thus, 'Your honors.
and gentlemen ofthe jury, this is case Of
peculiar character,ca case that Heaven has
vouchsafed to protect-the case of the widow
and the orphan" After the testimony was
examined, which was very pointed, the bIan-
ket coat again arose, aud after recap,tulating
the evidence, very patheticaiIy spoke Of the
labor and toll that poor widow had under
gone 10 gam . scanty pittance for helpless
family, which soon awakened . universal
sympathy in her favor, and caused the ju-
rors to drop their heads to hide a lurking
tear, and the stern Judge, it was said, was
seen to dash IN unwelcome messenger from
his eye-then commented upon the punish
mcnt that ought to be the due Of villain
that would rob her and leave her helpless
babes to starve, after which he turned, with
4 most piercing, whitening look, upon the de-
Fendant, and with mastery eloquence held
him up TO the court ~ the very wretch that
bad robbed the widow, and took the food from
The very mouths Of her orphans; and what
the crime still more, she was sol
,o0r that he thought he could rob her with
no one would espousc herI
:ause and protect her; "but thank Heaven
aid he, ssthere is man they call Joe Davis"
II is needless TO add, he gained handsome
which the widow received
With hartfelt gratitude towards her noble
hampton.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-27

A state Of things have burst upon us, 2.
unexpected n overwhelming. The inteili
|gence reached us by express from the Ohir
rlver on last evening that all the Banks o.
New York, Philadelphia, Unfolding the Uni
ted States Bank) Baltimore and Cincinnati
had suspended specie payment. These Banks
are indebted to ours about q million OF dol.
lars, principally placed with them to meet
the transfer drafts Of the Government.-We
cannot rely upon present aid from them, and
can only depend upon our own resources.
Our bank paper will be drawn out from the
very banks indebted to US, and schich ca1sol
pay ~. Agents are already among US, and
our gold and silver will soon leave the state
by wagon loads. All the east, including Gin
cinnati, have stopped, and all the south i1clu-
ding Louisville, have done 50 too or will soon
follow. Under this state of things how long
could our banks sustain themselvesf The
citizens Of other states would draw from Us
every dollar of our specie, and what then
would sustain our currencyf
Your money, fellow citizens, and the mon
ey of the state IS in our vaults, and we are
solemnly bound to protect it. The banks
that have suspended are not broken. They
have been compelled to yield to circumstan-
ces not within their control, and we trust
will soon resume their payments. Our only
was to follow their example in self
defence. The duty was painful but forced
upon Us by circumstances over which we
had no control. But there is NO cause for a
larm. Our specie is ample, having upwards
of a million in our vaults; and we pledge our
selves to resume specie payment the hour we
learn that neighboring banks have done so.
We earnestly recommend to our fellow
citizens to make no sacrifices of our paper
they may rely with the utmost confidence on
every dollar being redeemed. Each Branch
will freely receive each others paper. We
hope for a speedy resumption of specie pay
ments in other states. For this we are de-
lermined to hold our institution in immediate
readiness.
BY order of the Board Of Directors of the
State Bark of Indiana, May 10, 1887.
5. MERRILL, Pres't.
JAMES NJ. RAY, Cashier.