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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-18
NOTICE

To all Sherifis, Deputy Sherifis, and
others concerned.
EWTHEREAS, the subscriber was some
w three years ago, appointed by the
Oyerseers of the Poor, of Berkeley coun
ty, a committee for the purpose Of settling
with the Sberilfs all unsettled accounts
and whereas, some time thereafter, pursu
ant TO said appointment, | gave notice
through the columns Of the Martinsburs
Gazette, that ! would attend at my Office
until a certain day, for the purposes afore
said, which notice was never attended to
Now KNow YE, that | hereby again giyt
notice, that | will attend at my office, il
Mariinsburg, on any day or days between
this and the LIST day Of February next, (ot
If my office should not suit the conreniene,
Of those concerned, | will attend at an,
reasonable place or distance in or out o
town. for The purpose OF making such set
Elements, until the time above mentioned
After that, if this notice is not attended
TO, legal measures will be taken 10 compel
such settlements.
SEAMAN GARARD.
November 10, lS96.-tIstF
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-18

' n tA1At ouDFNtfc@fSt shhDhhtbH W " 2
Il TO the west, will sell a tract Of land
on the waters Of Back Creek, containing
22c A. SRES,
adjoining the lands Of Col. Robl v. Snod
grass. John Zorn, and others. There i:
on this property, a good
Dmelttmg Nouse, i;i@
and other necessary Buildings; an .1ppb
ORCHARD. a good Meadow, a consider.
able quantity Of arabic Land. t,oo perennial
Springs, and a considerable quantity Of Mri
rilg yomg TIMER.
ga bargain may certainly be bad o
the above land, as we are determined tt
sell. If il is not sold before February
Court, il will then be offered for sale in
Maftinsburg, to the highest bidder.
8F-For terms. apply TO u or either o.
the subscribers on or near the premises.
JAMES WINNING,
JOHN PALMER.
December ID, 1S36-St@
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-18

TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS.


undersigned having been for a
a. long time subjected 70 great annoy,
ance and much injury, by the continued
depredations Of boys, and other lndiVIdu'
ais, on his premises adjoining his Mill
though they have been repeatedly warned
70 desist-has at length come to the fixed
determination, hat no pains shall be spa.
red to identify persons so offending, in 70
tnre, wfh a view to their punishment BY
prosecution. And be deems it proper
further to add, for the information of al
concerned, that as there are some wht
fancy themselves. beyond the reach OF tn
law, he has made (as he trusts ample ar
engagements TO meet their case by a more
summary proeess-and with a view TO eli
feet The object contemplated, he has en-
gagged the services of Mr.. Holm, who
with the millers in mill. are fully authoTl
.zed to act on his behalf.
ALEX. STEPHEN.
MAY 10. 1836-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-18
EARNS FOR SALE.

lEaHE undersigned being DESTROYS Of en-.
a. igraling from this county. offers for
sale, his real property, within the county
of Berkeley, Consisting of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-18
Land for sale.

FEsHE subscribers, intending to remove
IA TO the west, will sell a tract Of land,
on the waters Of Back Creek, containing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
EARLY POTATOES.

1t is stated in the New England Far.
mer, that potatoes exposed to the warm SUI
few days before planting, will be week
more forward than those planted in the
common : way. As the experiment viii
cost but lillle trouble, we think il worth
the trial, and would suggest To those who
make it, to favor us with the result OF
their respective experiments, as all such
things tend to add 10 the sum Of agricultar-
al knowledge, and To inspire an esprit d'i
corps, highly promoive TO the general in
terest Of husbandmen.
Who Wouldn't be WidotC? We un-
dersand that certificate under the late
Navy Pension Act for widows sc has been
received al The Pension office in this city,
which entities the widow of captain the
very considerable sum OF $4,000 arreara-
ges besides tie continuance of $50 a month
(all pay) during her natural lile..-Bost.
IrGU.
HARD CURRENoY. "Well," said lead
ing Van Buren, man from The country the
other day, addressing another Of the same
stamp, sour folks have been long wishing
for a hard currency, and now they have
got it HARD ENOUGH"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
SUSPENSION or SPECIE PAY
MENTS.

On Saturday, in a postscript, we an
nounced the fact chat tic New-York city
banks had resolved to suspend specie pay
ments. At a subsequent meeting of the
merchants, this course was approved. -
On the evening of Saturday, an express
arrived here from Boston, announcing
that the Banks of Rhode-Island, Connccti-
cut and Boston had come to the same de-
termination; and as a necessary conse-
quence, all the banks iB.Nelg England have
undoubtedly, ere this, followed the exam
pie. In this state Of things, we feel it our
duty TO warn the people not to be panic
struck: let not man part with his bills at
cents discount. Although specie pay
ments are now stopped, it is nevertheless
undoubtedly true, tina! the bills, particular
" of the New England banks, Will DE
REDEEMED. SO far as the bank of Montpe-
lier is concerned, the directors have given
assurances that the holders Of its bills shall
not be losers. Ia ordinary times, the
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
CITY NEWS.

Wednesday, l2 o'clock, M.
The public men were astounded at the news
contained in the various papers, that all the
banks but three had suspended specie pay
mcnts. Enquiries were made which were the
three banks lLatheld out; none knew, but il
was generally understood that they were the
Merchants, the Manhattan and the America.
II was soon ascertained, however, that those
banks could rot stand, and they yielded 10 me-
cessity, and came into the measure.
The sensation in Wall street, ut so uney
pecled & result, was very great. On the
whole, however, the public appeared grutificd,
and the whole collection of persons wore smi-
ling conferences.
1t would no doubt have saved a large num-
Der OF merchants from failing had the banks
adopted this measure monih ago, for it has
been apparent that either or both the merchants
and banks must stop. The merchants have
consequently been sacrificed. still il is ques-
tonable whether the public would have sus-
tanned the banks had they stopped month
ago: IT would have been believed that they
stopped from interest and not from necessity.
Now there is no question on the subject.
The Banks are exhausted and can pay no
longer. The puSlc will now unite in sustain
ing them. And why should they not? They
are as sound and healthy as ever; their sol
voncy does not depend on the specie in vault (;
but on tie strength Of the paper under discount.
Tho Merchants will now be sustained. The
public will receive the notes Of the pank, and
we have no doubt the change will be Tor the
belier.--& y. Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
in this and all the States, so intimately connec-

in this and all the States, so intimately connec-
ted with thsir commercial interests.
2. ReSOlped, That we have full confidence
in the management and stability Of the Banks
in Boston, and in their ability to meet with
coin all their bills in circulation, yet, in doing
so, we apprehend their means Of sustaining the
industry Of the community would be absorbed.
3. ReSolred, That we will show our conf
dcnce in the Banks Of Boston by continuing to
receive and pass, as heretofore, their bills.
4. ReSolued, That the Executive be respect
fully requested TO convene the Legislature OF
this Commonwealth, as carly as may be, to
adopt such measures as shall be deemed expe-
dent.
5. Resolced, That n committee be appoint
cd to wait on the delegates from the several
banks in this city, now assembled, 10 express
to them the sense Of this meeting, and to as
suie them of the support of the community,
should they decide it to be necessary TO make
temporary suspension OF specie payments.
6. ResoIred, That during the present unpre-
cedented derangement Of trade, mutual for
bearance should be exercised by the merchants
Of this city, and that the Banks should afford
all the accommodation which their circnm-
stances and safety will admit; in the hope,
that by these means, Boston may escape the
extensive ruin with which other cities have
been overwhelmed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
SACRED MIISIG

1t is well known that Swift was most
orthodox admrer ofsaered music, and cu
tivated il with great assiduity in the cathe
dral OF St Patrick. None Of The arts, ia
those days however, had made much ad
vance in Ireland. She has long warbled
her own sweet notes with native melody;
but Handel had been more heard Of, thai,
heard-his divine compositions were little
know, and oratoros were only coming into
fashion. A certain noble lord, though not
of very sacred manners, meeting the dean st
the first performance of the Messiah, was
so struck with the suhimity both OF the
music and the words, tst he begged To
know the name OF the author Of the latter.
evil you read This book, my lord, il
lend il to youi" "Mosl certainly, nv
dear doclor-ht writes admirably" Swift
sent him Bible, and he was a convert
Mss Chris. HereM
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
PUBLIC MEETING.

Pursuant to public notice, the citizens OF
Montpelier and vicinity, assembled at I'm
ion Hall, Monday eve. May IS: and a
committee Of five having been appoint ed
to report resolutions
j. Y. Vail, Esq. from the Committee
reported the following, which were adopt
ell
RcsolDed, That this meeting deeply feel
and regret tic embarrassment in which
the whole business Of the country is, at
present involved, which has resulted in
the suspension Of specie payments by the
banks IN our cities, and consequently COM
peIIed our country banks to adont the
same course.
Resotced, That we will use our utmost
cXertons to restore public confidence and
credit among our people and throughout
The country.
Resolred, That we approve ofthe meas
ures adopted by the President and Direc-
tors Of the Bank of Montpelier, in suspend
ing Tor the present specie payments; and
that we have the most perfect confidence
that the bank is perfectly able to meet all
It's liabilities, and will, after The lapse of a
short period, redeem its bills with specie.
Resotred, That we win take and receive
the bills Of the Bank of Montpelier and
other current bills, and recommend to our
fellow citizens TO do the same believing it
to be for the benefit of the public and a
means Of restoring confidence in the COM
munity.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and tliat the editors in this town
be requested to publish the same.
WOOSTER SPRAGUE, Chr'n.
w. w. CALDWELL, Sec'y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
RESOLUTIONS OF THE MEETING OF.
CITIZENS IN NEW YORK

Resolved, That relying upon The statement
of The Banks, VIC have full confidence in the
ultimate ability of the Banks OF this city to re-
deem all their bills and notes, and that we will
ourselves continue to receive, and we recon-
mend to all our fellow citizens to receive them
as heretofore.
Resolred, That in an emergency like this, it
il alike the dictate Of patriotism and self inter
est, to abstain from all measure tending TO
aggravate existing evils; and by mutual for
bearance aud mutual aid, TO mitigate, as far as
practicable, the present difficulties and thus
most essentially to assist in the restoration oil
specie payment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
VOL. xxx, NO. S4...wHOLE NO. 1895.

more on that occasion than shall ever endure
again, hope, for the sake of devoted coun-
try and its INST iiutions.
What was most wounding was TO know
that Virginia was there present and consuming
10 the death. saw Massachusetts, old Mass
achusetts, the elder sister Of Virginia, there
Massachusetts who, whatever may have been
her local politics, whether democrat or federal;
no matter how she has differed with Virginia
about mere question between the plough and
the loom, about a tariff or bill Of internal i'm
MASSACHUSETTS, who has ever been
side by side with Virginia in defence Of the old
common stock principles the fundamental
principles Of free governmcnt-Mas achuseits
who stood up in the North, whilst Virginia
stood up in the South, during the night Of the
Revolution, their tresses streaming in the how
ling tempest Of the war against civil liberty and
the rights of man, which swept across the o.
cean-encouraging each other to endure TO the
end--holdIng the lights high up-Hancocks
responding TO Henrys and Henrys to Han
cocks-the House of Burgeses TO FaneuiI
Hall, and Faneuil Hall to the House of Bur.
gesses. When saw old Massachusetts a.
gain, when we were thrown back again on
those same fundamental, dear and sacred prin-
ciples on which Massachusetts and Virginia
and all, have been heretofore united reaching
out her arms and appealing, calling again az
fectonately and touchingly, Virginia Virgin
"a, Virginia II wept. OLD Virginia was not
Mere-there tCaS no response-Ts The elder sig
ter Of Massachusetts, dead-no more? oh Got!
is Virginia no more? / can't believe i'll an.
not willing 10 believe it. She shall rise YET
from her leethargy, she shall redeem herself.
She shall be herself again!!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23

ONE DAY LATER. The Philadel-
phia Banks Except the United States,)
have also suspended specie payments. 1t
is worthy of remark that this course was
recommended by the board OF Commerce.
In New York, stocks have risen still high
er, of course indicating more confidence.
The pet banks, stopping specie payments,
with the others, they cannot, as govern
ment requires, pay any demands in specie /;
and there being no specie paying banks,
the regulation Of government, requiring
custom house bonds to be paid Gin notes of
specie paying banks" alls to the ground.
Practically, then, the treasury order is re-
scinded, by the pets; and it would seem
probable that now, since every "exper-
ment'' upon the currency has utterly failed,
that the President will see fit 10 rescnd
that order pro fo,mG,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23

cannot doubt the early adoption Of the
material bill Believing the suspension OF
specie payments 10y the banks in the city
of New-York to have become indispensa-
bic, and that similar course has been or
will be the only alternative Tor the banks
throughout the state, we regard the passag &c
Of law, exempting them from the existing
penalties for such step, rs matter which
involves, 10 the last degree, the interest and
welfare ol the people and our institutions,
if not the peCuniary salvation Of The state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23

As sound as nut DER the plain.
Of late whistled chock full Of glee;
A stranger TO sorrow or pain,
rs happy as happy could be.
as plump as a prhidge grew
My heart BENG lighter than cork
My slumbers were calmCT than deD
My body was .faiter than porki
Thus happy / hopd should pass,
Sleek as gyeese down the current Of time
But pleasures are brittle as glass
Although as .fddle they're fine.
Jemima, the pride Of the vale,
Lake a top nimbly danced DER our plains;
With envy the lasses were pale
With wonder stood gaping the SWANS.
She smird like basket Of clips
As tall as hay pole her size-
As sweet as molasses her lips
As bright as button her eyes.
Admiring, 1 gazed on each charm,
MY peace that would trouble SO soon,
And thought not of danger or harm,
Any more than the man in The moon.
But now in my sorrow l fnd
Her heart is hard as a brick
To my passion forever unkind,
Tho Of love | am full as tick.
sought her affection to win,
In hopes of obtaining relief,
Till l, like a Ratchet, gre,1 thin,
And she, like a haddock, gretO de9C.
late was as fat as doe,
AND playful and spry as a cat,
But now am duu as a hoe,
And lean and toeak as a rat.
Unless the IMPLYING .Jdtas
With passion as ardent shall cram her,
AS certain as death, or as rates,
| soon shall be dead as human.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
DREADFUL RUMOR FROM MIssIss-
JppI


Friday, April %.
1t was rumored in this city yesterday, that
the citizens Of YazoO county, Miss. had torn
down the court house and compelled the sher.
if to resign, and also that several of the ad-
Joining counties following the example, had
held meetings, and insisted upon like resig-
nation OF their shcrifls. IL this be true what a
horrible state of things does it unfold. Law
sot at defiance, and lha obligation OF contracts
inv validated by trampling under foot all the pro-
visions Of government We hope, however, it
may not be so. Certainly the inhabitants OF
our sister state would never proceed 10 such
rash, disgraceful and anarch'al measures, to
screen them9olvss from the just n perniion of
equal laws. We will not believe until we
hear further.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT A MEET.
ING or THE CITIZENS OF BOSTON.

T Y,
A meeting Of the citizens of Boston was held
at Faneuil Hail, last evening, 10 take into con.
sideralion the subject Of the suspension OF spe-
Gle payments by the Banks The meeting
was called to order by Dr.. E. II. Robbins
His Honor the Mayor was called to the Chair,
and Charles Henshaw and Hehry Rice, cho-
zen Vice Presidents-Setl ]. Thomas and
Henry Edwards, Secretaries.
!, ResoiOed, That this community depores
The circumstances which have led to The sus-
pension of specie payments in New York and
several neghboring States, and that oonse-
qucnily The same measure becomes necessary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
LEGISLATIVE RELIEF.

There is now and then one among US,
whose hatred 10 all banks, and whose ar
dent desire to make political advantage
out of this temporary suspension, leads
them to be quite declamatory against the
course the banks have pursued. For their
obstruction, for we suppose that some Of
them may be somewhat ignorant OF the
ruth, we are happy to give the views OF
she leading paper Of their party in New
york; we are olso happy to find that the
Legislature of New York has promptly
net the crisis with law Of relief BY the
acts Of incorporation Of most Of the New
York banks, suspension Of specie payment
for ninety days lorleits tlcir charters. On
the 18th inst. bill was brought into the
Senate to exempt the banks from the penal
~ of forfeiture, Sc. and it was on the
same day ordered to third reading, 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-23
Etom The Roston AiLna

A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION EX-
PUNCHING SCENE-MR. WEBST Err
MIR. RlVES-THE DEED-M ASIA
CHUSETTS AND VIRGINIA
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-11


BY our report Of the cattle market Of Monday published In
this mornings Heraa will that the average price Of
beef at Rups Head s725 the cwt " cents the h.,
while butchers this morning charging from TO 10
cents being exactly which rctaea when the
average Of cattle s2 This shows gradual redue-
ton in the wholesale price Of e475 the without any abae-
whatever the retail price. With the view Of divertag
public attention from this state OF matters an attempt was
lately made by the butchers fix spoR alleged combinations
of spectators the odum Of causing by their interference the
present high price OF meat although spparent uppos
ing such combination did exist that blame csud be at
Tackled to them for the profits peckeed by the
butchers They could only be censured for monopozng or
forestang the cattle brought market The fact however,
now turns out to be- that such combr alton as that ~
the butchers has, had existence We have our In
formation this only from persons way Interested In
the matter but from respectable butchers who rcule the
conduct OF those who have thus attempted by gross misre
presentation to deceive the public Indeed the great BODY
the butchers utterly dseam this and charge the proceeding 70
few only OF their body Some have thought that the bushers
are not to blame they take 10 for what cost them only
H. We cannot subscribe this doctrine A. well nay the
banks who have extored usurous interest," and caused inc
ruin Of hundreds Of merchants be held bsmeess, 70
hold the butchers guess who charge least 100 per
TT on the articles in which they deal sot this snetng mus
misery and suffering the great Of society, who ~ ~
tunes Of general depression receiving less wages n ~
did when ene-tbrd cheaper than We
sent! However respectable a body we may cons"e o
butchers, their conduct otherwise I'M" ""
moral and unjust, and know that II Is viewed 70 WV 0
light by almost the whole Of our fellow others.
We have now before rs the National ine"k."ee " 'o
day, in which report is gives Of the provision mahe
wasngsa by which II appears that s'mos every ~uee
first necessity was selling one less tha"r s
city. Such also is the ofthe markets every o'ner
city Unien say nothing Of many towns ana villages
where proyions sre Obtained half the price are nov
paying Nor are these charges coahsed TO the
bu,chers They extend through the whole Of markets
poultry game fish, pork, and other small meats brosght
the farmers and proueer high they were su-
ring any mart OF last winter although The present supply
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-11

We have compiled the above with considerable care
from Official documents, and simply lay the facts
which they set forth before readers in general and
those OF New York in particular, in order that they
NAV see at one glance iohat has been done in the
way of building in our prosperous city during the past
year. ,ehere il has been DONE and for phom the same
have been put up:
From these calculations, among many other vals-
able differences, we may deduce this one important
fact, that notwithsts ndng a succession Of depres-
SONS in the shape Of fire. suspension, panic &c. no
thing can depress the spirit Of the people Of York
or atop them in the onward course, that will make
this enc Of the greatest cities in the world.