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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

DUEL.-The Mobile Gala Times of
the l4th inst, says: "The steamboat
Champion, Capt. Murray, arrived last
evening from Pensacola. On board
was the corpse of RICHARD M. HAN
NON, Esq, Of this city, who fell in a
duel on Saturday afternoon, by the
hands of Lieut.. MUM, Of the Navy.
The deceased had repaired with his
friends to Pensacola to meet Lit. Mum.
They exchanged but one shot, the ball
passing through the body of Mr.. Han
non.--His adversary escaped unhurt.
BY request, we forbear comment or
narrative Of circumstances"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY. FoUR

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY. FoUR
Persons STRUCK WITH LIGHTNING
The BresIau Gazette relates that as
124 children, with their parents, were
assembled recently in the church at
Bellmansdorf, the building was struck
by flash Of lightning so intense that
nearly all present, including the priest
at the altar tell senseless. Medical as
sistance was Immediately obtained, and
all were speedily recovered except one
girl, thirteen years of age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

A HERO FALLEN 1.-THE returns
from Tennessee, both Congressional
and Gubernatonal, prove conclusively
that Jocksonism is utterly Frustrated in
that patriotic State. Cannon, the Wing
candidate for Governor, now leads
Armstrong, the favorite of Jackson,
more than sixteen thousand votes =
His gain over the majority given in
1885, exceeds fourteen thousand vOtes
This is gall and NORWOOD to the
"greatest and best" who left nothing
undone to defeat CANNON Alas, who
would have thought that sour rerered
chief" as his followers were wont 10
call him, would in less than eight months
after his retirement from the Presden-
cy, be left without party in his own
State. Not even his own lauded veto
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

New The Pennsylvania
states that General McAFEE Charge d
Affairs TO New Granada has arrived at
phiIadelpola from Bogota, which place
he left on the Goth Of June, at which
time peace and tranquility prevailed in
that Republic.
1t is also stated that he has obtained
an appropriation from the Congress OF
that country for their portion Column
bian claims settled in 1929 due to some
Of the citizens Of this country.
The convention with Venezuela as tc
the settlement ofthe proceeding claims
as well as for the payment Of the for
cign and domestic debt, has also beer
ratified by the Congress of the three
Republics, Venezuela, New Granada
and the Equator, into which the Repub'
lie was divided, and it is expected com
miss;oners willmeet In the month of De.
cember next when all the claims vii
be heard and adjusted. Funds are al.
so provided to pay the interest on tho
five and three per cent. by New Gran
! ada.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

UNCLE SAM TURNED PEDLAR.-The
Green Bay Democrat says that the u.
States Government, instead Of paying
the Manomonee Indians in specie, is
shipping to that place a large quantity
Of calicoes for the purpose. Several
bales of goods marked "U. s." and
purchased from Suydam, Jackson &
Co., New York, have arrived there,
and more arc expected. The merch-
ants of Green Bay who have purchas-
ed stocks for the Indian trade, dislike
the competition of the government, and
Justly complain of it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

A Pennsylvania paper says, ''the beech tree
is a complete protector from lightning. Weba'.
before heard j; remarked that beech tree wa
never known 10 be struck by Zig htning, nor any
animal 10 be killed that had taken shelter uhu''
its branches"
The above paragraph has been floating aO0O'
among the newspapers for some weeks, ana "
notice it only TO say that il is incorrect
beech. is liable as any other tree TO be s''"'@
by lightning, as will easily be seen by an ca
nation Of any forest in the country where
bounds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

THE SPRINGs-The Lewisburg Re.
publican states that the number OF WIS.,
ltors at the White Sulphur, may be set
down at 60O-at the Blue Sulphur l.
5000 at the Red Sulphur-l20 at
the Salt-l3O at the Sweet Springs
and 90 or 70 at the Grey Sulphur
All things seem to be getting along
finely-with the happiest flow spirits,
particularly at the White Sulphur
while Hygeia blesses the invalid who
has come on pilgrimage 10 her founts'
and renews the strength ofthe cripple
who in return sacrifices bis crulch upon
her altar.--Rich. Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

THE GOVERNMENT SENDING SPECIE
TO EuRoPE.-We state upon compe-
tent authority, and challenge contra
diction, that a draft for 800, 900 was
recently drawn by the Secretary ofthe
Treasury on the mint, and in favor Of
the Barings, of England, The money
was deposited with the agent of the
English house on Saturday, transferred
to Steamboat on Sunday, taken down
the river and put on board The ship Po-
cahontas the whole in new half dol
lars, never in circulation here, but sent
for circulation to the English market.
--PhiladeLphia Cour. &. Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30
rrom the CharIeston Palriot--Augnst 10

"
LATEST FROM FLoRIDA.--We learn
verbally from Major Childs, Of the y.
S. Army, bearer Of dispatches from
Gen. Jesup to the Secretary Of War,
who arrived yesterday in the steamer
John MLean, from Florida, but was
unable TO land her passengers until this
morning, in consequence Of the gale,
that as the M'Lean was getting under
wav, Capt. WILLIAM S. MAITLAND, OF
the Sd Regt. U. S. Artillery, in tenn
porary fit of arrangement, threw him
self from the stern of the boat and was
drowned. The stern boat was instant
" lowered, but in vain, the wind which
was blowing very fresh, and strong
tide, had carried the unfortunate Matt
land beyond the reach of succor.
We learn further that Captain Matt
land was highly esteemed by his COM
panions in arms, as gentleman ana
gallant officer; had served with repu-
tation from the commencement OF lndi-
an hostlities, and for his gallantry in
action during the last summer, received
the brevet rank Of Captain.
Capt. Maitland was severely wound
ed at the battle Of the Wahoo Swamp,
in November last, from which wound
he had not entirely recovered when the
unfortunate event, just recorded, took
place.
His body has not yet been found,
but Major Childs has made arrange
ments with Captain Laingle, Assistant
Quarter Master at this place for its re-
coyery.
We learn also from Maj. ChiIds, that
about fifty Seminoles were encamped
al a short distance from Fort King, that
the post was healthy, and all was quiet.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

The New Hampshire Patriot says thar 'A'
time is not far distant, when a man, &c hoiu VI
fee in that State, civil as well as judcIai' mus
deserve it. We should think the above pre'"
broad insinuation that, heretofore, Offices were
bestowed in New Hampshire without muen ~
gard 10 the deserts Of the recipient. II 4" 10 "
hoped that the time spoken ofby the Patriot WIZ
speedily arrive, aud that its benefits may be es'
joyed by the whole nation as well as the rOcA
ribbed domiuions Of Isaac Hill.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

message, nor his hard money humbug,
has been able to save him in Tennes-
see. He is now 50 completely pros
trato6, that none will do him reverence.
Such is the fate OF this vain, stubborn,
and misguided old man, who during his
administration, brought Indebtedness
and ruin upon his country.-Philadel-
mia TnquiYer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.-Doctor
Griffith Of baltimore, has been appoint.
ed Professor of Medicine in the Univer-
slty of Virginia, to supply the vacancy
occasoned by the death of DR.. Maglll.
DR.. Griffith is, we hear, a gentleman
of talents and of eminence III his pro.
fcssion. DR.. James l.. Cabell has been
appointed Professor of Anatomy and
Surgery, to supply the vacancy coca
stoned by the resignation of DR.. War
Nor. DR.. Cabel is young gentleman
of abilities and extensive requirements.
He graduated few years ago, at the
University, and since that time, has
been prosecuting his studies in Paris
Richmond WY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30
Amos KENDALL, Postmaster General

Amos KENDALL, Postmaster General
of the United States, is charged with
having published pamphlet containing
an ca parte statement of his controver-
sy with Mcssrs. Stockton d Stokes,
which pamphlet he is ranking to all
quarters Of the country. This IS the
grossest outrage and most imPudent
audacity that even he has ever perPe-
trated upon the country; and II we had
n President with sense OF proprlety
enough about him to refuse shaking
hands with sheep thief, Amos Ken
dali would be hurled from the office he
desecrates, before he could get back to
Washington. Here is case still sub
JUDGE, decided against Kendall in the
Circuit Court, and we may add by the
people of the United States, through
nearly all their public functionaries at
the seat of Government, and while
awaiting the decision Of the Supreme
Court, this most insolent official in
CRATE is violating the P. Office laws by
ranking garbled and one sided state
ments of his official obliquitics, among
his minions throughout the county,
1t is difficult to speak of this man in
language compatible with any feeling
of decent self respect.--N. \. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

As ExPecTEp.-The Globe claims
Mr.. Lyon the member elect from No.
bile. 1t says +:
" The lntelIigencer of this morning,
in its Congress news, states that Fran
els S. Lyon, Wing, IS reelected IN
Alabama. Mr.. Lyon is staunch dem
ocrat, opposed to the Bank of the Uni
ted States, and in his own district. Col.
Baylor, Wing candidate, was support
ed against him.
We have heretofore copied from the
Mobile Register Van Buren, paper,
the admission, that Messrs. Baylor and
Lyon were both Wings.
1t has been way with the Globe,
whenever two Wings were opposed to
each other to claim the successful one !;
and if when he got to Washington,
he did not put on the collar, it would
charge him with having betrayed his
his constituents, and apostatized from
his principles, 1t intends to pursue this
course towards Mr.. Lyon and Govern
or Pope, of Kentucky. Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

1t is stated in the Portland Argus that
the Hon. John Ruggles, United States
Senator from Maine, was very severe
ly injured few days since, by the fall
ing of portion OF bridge-and that
it is not probable he will be able to take
his seat in Congress at the opening of
the extra session.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

BANK CONVENTION. meeting of
the presidents and cashiers of the banks
of New York was held on the 18th in
slant. They appointed committee to
correspond with the principal banks in
the United States, or at least such OF
them as the Committee shall think pro.
per to address. The object, to ascer-
tain their respective views OF the pro-
per time and place for holding Con-
vention to determine upon the time for
resumption Of specie payments, and
upon the measures necessary for that
purpose. 1t is expected that the Com
mitlee will proceed without delay to the
discharge of their duties.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

The Rochester Daily Democrat des-
cribes a valuable agricultural improve.
ment. 1t is a machine for cutting,
threshing and cleaning grain. This
machine, which is worked by horse
power, cuts, threshes and cleans from
two to three acres an hour. The in.
yentor'S name is Moore.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

The following, from the New York
Journal Of Commerce, should be i'm
pressed on the mind of every patriot
Of every one who reyeres the Constltu-
ton and Laws Of the Union
Extract from The Constitution.
ARTICLE 5.--Section s. Congress
shall have power TO regulate commerce
with foreign nations, and among the
several States, and with the Indian
tribes.
ARTICLE 6. This Constitution and
the Laws of the United States which
shall be made in pursuance thereof,
shall be the supreme law of the land.
"Done in Convention, by the una
nmous consent oftheS States pre-
sent, the 18th day of Septem.
Der, A. d. 1857.
"GEoRGE WAsHINGToN,
President, and Deputy from Va"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

The following commentary On tins
statement we find in the Philadelphia
United States Gazette
Will THEY OBEY I've have by
way Of request a word to the Raleigh
Register, the Louisville Journal, and
the principal paper in Indiana, viz -
that they will, when fully informed oil
the results Of the elections, publish an
exact account Of the votes in each OF
the Congressional districts OF their re-
specliVe States. We ask this for pur-
poses of reference. But another good
might result from such tabular eapoSe
of the recent votes in two OF these
States, as we'll as from Ohio, Georgia,
New Jersey, and Tennessee, viz !: the
Van Buren, Senators from these States
who are stout brawlers for the doc
trine of instruction, might have the
privilege of resigning their places, or
of voting in accordance with the ex.
pressed will OF majority Of their con-
situen;s.
NoRTH CAROLINA will give a mao.
rity OF some thousands against V. Bu-
rem in her Congressional vote this sea-
son, and she has two Van Buren, Sena-
tors in Congress.
TENyEssEE has one, u. S. Senator
for Van Buren,, Mr.. Grundy, and she
gives twenty thousand majority against
Van Buren,.
INDIANA has an incalculablo majori-
ty-electing no Van Buren, man to
Congressman has one Van Buren, Sc.
nator, Mr.. Upton.
GEORGIA, at her last vote, gave about
three thousand majority against Mr..
Van Buren,, and she has two Van Bu-
rem Senators.
New JERSEY is altogether Antl-Nan
Buren,, and she has one Van Buren, Sc
nator, Mr.. Wall, who is so consistent
in his course, as to have voted for Mr..
Granger as Vice President last winter,
in conformity with the wishes Of his
State.
OHto returned eleven Anti-Von Ru-
reu members of Congress out OF nine
teen, and gave six thousand molorly
against Van Buren,, aud has t'eo Van
Burea Senators. They can return or
turn.
Ifthcse nine Senators who are so ear.
nest in their defence of the right Of in
struction, aud who have called upon
others to obey, would resign their seats,
or vote according 10 the decision Of a
large majority of the people Of their re-
spective States, the conservatives, the
true friends of the country, would have
a majority IN the Senate Of the United
States. Let us sec whether they are
willing to follow their own precepis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

UNITED STATES SENATE.-ln this
body, as it stands at present, there IS a
decided majority Of those who support
ed Mr.. Van Buren, for the Presidency.
The parties may be divided as follows:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

Policy or THE ADMINISTRATIONS
NeW Developments. President V. Blu.
rem has kept his counsel so closely ",
(says the Baltimore Patriot that it is
extremely difficult to conjecture with
accuracy what he viii do, at the time
when he shall be required to act, with
reference to the great subject which is
now engrossing every mind. 1t has
been very generally supposed that he
had a preference for the " Sub Trea-
slry SYSTEM" The Richmond En-
qu;rer indeed expressed lis belief that
this plan would be recommended in the
Message at the opening Of the ap
preaching sossion--and the "conseryu.
tive Administration papers" have cer-
talnly demonstrated against the mea.
sure with an earnestness and energy
which plainly showed that there was q
probability OF lis receiving recommen-
datjon and support from quarter in.
fluential enough to convert the propo.
sIton into a law. From some more
recent Indications, however, it appears
extremely likely that Mr.. Van Barren
viii no nothing at present--he will moi
take the responsibility ofcommiuing the
Administration to amy plan, but leave
the train. bands i'm congress free to adop
such a system as they can agree upon
The spoilsmen and their chiefs are dis
mayed the prospect Of a split in theil
camp ;--and the President is preparing
TO take position, ia which he can hes
secure the one great and Fundamental
object-essential to the maintenance o
his power-narneIy the integrity 0
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

THE INGRATITUDE OF REPUBLICS. ~
If any one is disposed to question the
truth ofthis oft repeated charge, let him
turn aside with US for moment from
the strife Of politics and the turmoil OF
the world, and contemplate striking
and melancholy testimonial oil the JUS
tice ofthe accusation.
In private vault, in the suburbs OF
our city, there was, some years ago, de-
posited-temporarily, as was then sup
posed, the body of one, who, had ne
lived, would in all probability have
stood first in the Nation, as he had been
in his own State. Many can remem-
Der how the shock ofhis sudden death
made every heart thrill, and every
tongue, whether friend or foe, eloquent
in his praise.
Years have since passed away. De-
cav has done its work alike upon that
noble form and the frail fabric in which
il was laid. The wood ofthe coffin has
crumbied away--the bones OF the dead
fallen out, and lie scattered upon the
floor ofihe vault! There, forgotten
neglccted-lrreverently exposed--lies
all that remains of De WITT CLIN-
TON
Is it credtable TO the Empire State,
that he to whom she is so much indebt-
ed for that proud ttle,-who SO well
merits from her every honor that can
be paid to departed excellence--should
be left to mouloer in obscurity, without
a stone to mark the spot--nay without
the decencies of ordinary sculpture =
Far better and more honorable for our
country, could the aduation which OF
late has been so lavishingly and so I'M
worthy displayed towards the living, be
changed into fitting respect for the
memory of the lLLUsTRIoUs DEAD.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

the party so far as he is concerned.
lie must retain their allegiance to him
at all hazards.
The Richmond Enquirer now says
that recent accounts from Washlng-
ion have created doubt whether the
President will recommend the ( Sub
Treasury System.
Aad the Madlsonian Of the 23d INST,
IN its leading article, expresses ITS firm
belief /" that the President will not RASH
~ launch himself and the country into
a state of NEW and UNTRIED being
either for the purpose Of gratifying
schemers, or to try any ne0 theories or
erperimentS. !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

1t is stated in a letter TO the National in'e'
lisencer that the Hon. john FLOYD. Ex Cove
nor this State, died at the Sweet Springs On NV
10th inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

COOP, nUr lMPRoPER.-The great
humbug of Missouri, Benton, seems TO
.bo particularly unfortunate in meeting
with practical illustrations of the odium
and contempt with which he is regard
ed in his own State. MIR. R, a
respectable old gentleman of.St. Louis,
an enterprsing merchant, and a patrl-
otto citizen, was a few weeks since
standing ON the levce, which slopes to-.
wards the river, near his store, medi.
tatjng upon the depressed state of the
times, and occasionally bestowng an
execration, "not loud, but deep" upon
the reckless charlatans, who have plum
ged the country into its present dis
tress. A cask OF sugar was near him
ii melancholy memento oGthose times
when the hum of industry and the ope-
| rations of traffic were going on around
him, giving evidence Of the healthy
and unimpeded prosperity which per.
yaded all classes Of the community.
While Mr.. R.,--who, by the way
is a very independent old gentleman
both in theory and action-was stand
ing musing upon these topics, whc
should pass along the " inclined plane
of the lcvee, but the great EXpunge
himself, swelling with importance, an,
looking round through his eye.glas
with an mir of conscious magniiiccnce
THIS was too much for NJ. r. TIL,
caak of sugar was resting very tempt
ingly upon the edge OF the declivity
The temptation was irresistible: ant
just as Benton was passing before him
the old gentleman gave rotary i'm
pulse to the cask, cxclaiming at tn
same time, " Solitary and alone, pu
this cask in notion" We arc sorr
to add, that the renowned originator {
the shin.plaster currency, had to Gu
some very ridiculous antics in orde
to prevent the cask from brusing hi
shias. Boston Atlas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30

MIR. EDITOR We have heard and
read of late much about the constitu.
tionalty and unconstitutionallty of a
National Bank. When perused the
above extract from the Constitution,
and the practical commentary thereon
in the preamble quoted, which was
drawn up by the frumers of that memo
rable instrument, my mind was at rest.
That which was constitutional, and en-
acted by the Congress of 1901, cannot
be unconstitutional now. Il. j.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-30
A Law ain pursuance thereof"

A Law Gin pursuance thereof"
Preamble to the first Bank ofthe u. s.
WHEREAS, It's conceived that the
establishment of Bank for the United
States, upon a foundation sufficiently
extensive to answer the purposes IN
tended thereby, and a, the same time
upon the principles which afford ode-
quate security for an upright and pru-
dent administration thereof, will be ye-
nv conducive to the successful conduc-
ting of the national finances, will tend
TO give facility to the obtaining Of loans
for the use of the government in sud
den emergencies, and will be produc-
tive of consderable~e dvantages to trade
and industry in general Therefore,
Be it enacted, that Bank of the United
States shall be established" &c., &c.
"Approyed, Feb. 25th, 1871.
~ II
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-03-23

Court Of Probate, Newport, March 6, 1887.
A N Instrument Of Writing, purportng to
IA be the last Will and Testament of Jo-
seph Martin, late of Newport dec. was pre-
sented for probate, &c.
1t is ordered that the same be received and
the consideration thereof be referred to a
Court Of Probate to be holden at the state
House in Newport, on the first Monday
in April next at o'clock A. M. and
that previous notice be given by publishing
copy of this order, three several times in
the "Herald Of the Times" for all persons
interested, to appear at said time and place,
and be heard.
True copy-witness,
b. B. HowLANp, Prob. elk.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-03-23
EXPORT II. H. THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 1897.
Commissioners Notice.

WHEREAs the Court of Probate Of New
w port, have this day extended the time
for receiving, examining and allowing the
claims of the creditors against the estate of
Cadwalader Gray, late resident in Newport,
dec. Tor two months from this date. The un-
dcrsigned Commissioners on said estate will
therefore meet at Benz. Hazards office in
Newport. on the last Mondays in March and
April, at 3 o'clock p M. for the purpose of
determining on the claims which may be
presented against said estate.
JoHN b. ATKINSON,
PETER P.REMIseros, Comm'rs.
DANIEL c. DENHAM,
Newport, March g. 1887.