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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

A SMALL MATRIMONIAL BREEZE
'Arrah. Pat, why did | marry ye?-jist
tell me that! for it's myself that's had TO
maintain We ever since the blessed day that
Father O'FIanagan sent me home to yer
house. 'Swate jewell replied Pat. not
relishing the charge. 'and it's myself that
hopes | may live to see the day when
ye're a widow, weeping DER the could sod
that covers me-then, by st. Patrick, Ill
see how yen get along without me hon
cyl
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

A DAMsEL OF AGE.-In France il is ne.
cessary to obtain the consent Of both par
ties. if living, before any marriage can be
legally contracted. AT the civil tribunal
OF Seine, a widow OF fifty two was opposed
by her father and mother: the court, how.
ever, decreed that she had arrived at the
years oil discretion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

A SURE SIGN DE wAR.-'We sure TO
have war very soon now said a decent
looking woman TO a neighbor the other
day; 'we're sure to have war, and that
plenty OF, for | never see sac mony births
O'threes and fours as has been in the news.
papers this while, an | aye noticed that
births o. this kind aye come afore war;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

CIvILIzATIox.-A year or two ago, a
traveller in the Sanwich Islands, mention
elk as a remarkable proof of advancing
civilization among the natives. the cree.
ton Of a gallows. When they get Bowie
knives, and build stone penitentiaries,
they will have advanced much further.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

AFTER THoUGHT.-A merchant who
recently died 10 London, and who is well
known on the Exchange, left in his desk
a letter written to one of his correspond
ents, unsealed. The clerk finding it ne.
cessary to send the letter, appended the
following words: "Since writing the above,
l nave diedtn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

A man was boas,ing about his knowl-
edge Of the world, when a wag, in com
pany, asked him if he had ever been IN Al
gebra2 Il cannot exactly tell says he,
but l think / once passed it on the coach,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

On the Sd of July last, about A P.
NJ, as was going from the kitchen to
the Westinghouse, I discovered a
large body of Indians within twenty
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-25

From the Charleston Is. c. Courier.

From the Charleston Is. CO. Courier.
Messrs. Editors AS many misre.
presentations have been made concern.
ing the burning of the Light House at
Cape Florida, the undersigned feels it
his duty to state facts il would have
been published at Key West, but at the
Time left, no paper was printed at
that place.
Respectfully, yours,
JOHN w. b. THOMPSON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

sembled at the house of Mrs. Andrews,
a rich widow in New York.
Who is hat interesting stranger
leaning on the arm ola gentleman who
has just entered the roomi" said a
young lady to Amelia. Amelia looked
too-years had passed away, change
had como over him, but the quick eye of
affection discovered in the elegant
stranger the favored, the loved Of for.
mer years. Ii was Ludlow-yes, it
was he whose love she had thrown from
her. They who had been all the world
TO each other, whose destiny she had
nee believed inaissolubly linked with
hers--they met as strangers-a world
was between thom-tlie revulsion of
feeling was too great--past scenes Of
happiness could never be recalled
lost opportunities could never be reco.
vercd-Amelia's heart was crushed,
and by her own folly.
Tie describe the feelings ofthe ardent
and highsouIed Ludlow, when he heard
the heartless challenge of Amelia, is
impossible, it tore from his intellectual
vision the mask which had concealed
the truth. Could she whom he had SO
devotedly loved, could she so lightly
risk his safety? Could she so thought.
lessly sport wi h his feelings and his
life, while he would have silieLled her
from even a moments pain.
Leaving b, which had been
merely a temporary home he travelled
to the south, and established himself in
one of the cities, married a beautiful
young girl, and rose to eminence in his
profession.
And where was Amelia Ii were
am 10 say she had not suffered the pc
nalty of her folly-wounded affection
and pride had long deprived her of
peace. She married, but the heart had
little to do with the connection, and of.
ten did the faults and peevishness Of
her husband, lead her TO deplore, with
the bittcrest feelings Of self-reproach,
the fatal acts by which she had %sacrili
ced her happiness and peace Of mind.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

MIR. King Of GA. has resigned. Gov
SchIey, who has just been repudiated by
the people, will most propably be sent to
the Senate, by the Legislature, in which
the Van Buren, party have a majority, IN
consequence of the unequal county repre-
sentation which obtains IN Georgia. Mr.k X.
thought that bis course did not meet the
appreciation of the Legislature, and re.
signed. though he had reason to believe
the people thought with him on the sub
Treasury question. What a pity that Mr..
Grundy, Mr. Wall, Mr. Morris, MIR. Al
len. Mr.. Strange and Mr.. Brown do not
manifest a like sensibility. They know
that the Legislature Of their respective
States, as well as the people. decidedly
repobate their course. yet they have ex
pressed no intention Of resigning.-Fred,
Arena.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

however. Some years ago the forti.
ncaslons were commenced. but after
The walls wero raised to the height of
i've or SIX feet, they sunk to the waters
edge, IN consequence or the settling of
the stone forming the island or possi-
bly, OF a portion ofthe foundation-thc
bottom being, in one place, unfortu-
nately an inclined plane. The bull
ding was then suspended, and for a
long time they have been depositing
stone upon the island, to subject it TO as
great q pressure as il will be called 10
bear. Ia this way, upwards of sixty
thousand tons o oppressed granite-more
than enough to erect the iortress-havo
been collected /; and, it being ascertai-
ned tina, the subsistence has ceased, the
building Of the fort has been resumed,
under the direction Of Captain Eljason,
OF the Engineers, who has between
two and three hundred men employed
on the island, which presents a singu-
lar scene OF activity and hustle. Tho
work will be very extensive ; techini-
cally speaking, it will be Casemated
Lnnete-two long paralcllograms, joi-
ned at an obtuse angle, with the corr
ners rounded. 1t will present four tier
of guns, and is intended to mount about
three hundred pieces Of the heaviest
kind.
These two works will most effectu.
ally protect Hampton Roads. 1t is
calculated that 400 gurs can be made
Q bear upon q fleet attempting to pass.
With a good wind, it would be exposed
TO the fire Of all these at least twenty
mlnutes, within point blank distance
an ordeal which, it is needless to say,
no vessel could sustain. New theories
are rife in these latter days, and among
these is that of the uselessness of lorti-
locations. But we are not afraid that
the progress of this lercsy will prevent
the completion and equipment Of these
magnificent works. which will give Sc.
curity to James River, our largest ma
val depot, and the finest rondstead in
the world.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22
DEFERRED ARTICLES.

The Alexandra Gazette and the Poto-
mac, Advocate, Of Georgetown, ID G. have
renewed the agitation OF a subject which
ha. more than once occupied the attention
of the inhabitants of the District OF Co
Iumbia. We aIlude TO the retrocession to
The States Of Virginia and Maryland, Of
those portions of the District which res
pectively belonged TO each of them.
This reirocession, strange as II may APP
near to those at a distance, seems to be
very much desired by at least a portion of
the inhabitants Of the district. Whether
the two States will be equally anxious for
the retrocesslon. remains to be known
but il they were-would Congress consent?
-Bat. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22
From the New York Express.
HARD MONEY GOVERNMENTS

NoRwAy.-The peasantry live upon
bread and Cruel, both pre- pared OF ont
meal, with an occasional intermixture
of dried fish. Meal is a luxury they
rarely enjoy.
SwEBEN.--The dress or the peasan-
try is prescribed by law. Their food
consists Of hard bread, dried fish, and
I Cruel, without meat.
DENaAnk.-Thc peasantry are sill
held in bondage, and are bought and
sold together with the land on which
they labor.
RussrA.--The mobiles own the land in
the empire, g. the ~peasantry who reside
upon IL are transferred with the estate.
A great majority have only socnges,
II portion Of which is occupied by the
family, while the other is appropriated
to domestic animals. Few, ifany, have
beds, but sleep upon bare boards, or on
parts Of the immense stoves by which
their houses are warmed. Their food
consists Of black bread. cabbage and
other vegetables, without the addition
Of any butter.
PoLAND.-ln Poland The mobiles arc
the proprietors Of the land, and the
peasants are slaves. A recent travel
Ter says, " ] have travelled in every
direction, and never saw a wheaton
loal 10 the east of the Rhine, or any
part Of North Germany, Poland. or
Denmark" The common food Of the
peasantry Of Poland, -'the working
mans cabbage and potatoes some
times, bu, not generally, peas, black
bread, and soup, or rather Cruel, with
out the addition Of butter or meat.
AUsTRIA.-The mobiles are the pro-
prietors OF the land, and the peasants
are compelled t work for their masters
during every day except Sunday
The cultiyators of the soil are in n
state Of bondage.
HUNGARy.-The mobiles own the
land, do not work, pay no taxes. The
laboring classes arc obliged &c repair
all highways and bridges, are liable at
all times to have soldiers quartered up
on them, and are compelled to pay ore
tenth of the produce Of their labor TO
the church, and one tenth to the lord
whose land they occupy.
FRANcE-Here the credit system is
just making its appearance. Itbas been
and perhaps now may be called q hard
money Government. OF the people OF
France, ven and half millions do not
eat wheat or wheaton bread they live
upon barley, rye, buc kwheat, chesnuts !
and a few potatoes. The common wa
ges of the hired laborer in France, is
1878 for a man, and $I6,55 for a
woman, per annum. The taxes upon
them are equal TO one-ffth Of its net
product.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

A REAL PATRON I'VE see it stated
that WADE HAMPTON, Esq. of South
Carolina, not long since paid the pro-
prietor Of the N. Y. Spirit ofthe Times
one hundred years subscription in dd-
uanee, amounting to five hundred dol.
lars. This genteel thing is said to
have been done to say the publisher
the trouble of sending for his dues and
Mr.. Hampton the trouble of filing his
receipts. 1t was doubtless a delicate
mode adopted by hin of contributing
substantial aid to a paper in the success
of which he felt an interest. The
same liberal gentleman performed a
similar flattering act towards the Ma.
tionaI InteHgencsr =; but thinking pro.
baby, that the editors were not as
likely to flourish for a century as the
more youthful editor of the Times, he
did not extend his subscription quite as
far in their case as in his. May he
live to renew it in both cases.
We copy the above from the Nation
al Intelligencer. Such a subscriber as
WADE HAMPTON is worth having, and
if there be few or none to follow his
example, another, or next best plan,
might and ought to be adopted, that is
for all subscribers to newspapers &c
pay up punctually, and not lay years
behind, as too many do Let this de.
linquency be reformed" and many
an editors heart would leap for JOY
that is now sad and comfortless.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22
A RARE FISH IN THE ILLIsois RIvEI

A RARE FISH IN THE ILLINois RIVER.
The Tazewell Telegraph published at Pc
kin, Illinois. has the following:
Mr.. N. Clifton, living in Peoria co has
caught two fish ola species before IN
known in these waters called by some Al
ligator Carl. and by others Freshwater
Shark.
The largest i, six feet eleven inches
long. Three feet around and has instead
of scales a covering of shell or a hard sub
stance like small white sea shells.
II has also several row oil teeth, two
rows are as long and sharp as dog teeth
It's form is nearer the shark than other
large fish, and undoubtedly is equally as
dangerous, 1t may be seen al Mr.. CHI
tons residence,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

Another village Postmaster in Virginia
has run away. Thus vanishes another of
the Administrations deposite banks. The
Government will soon find out, that it is
guilty Of great error in having banks with
legs TO them.-L0u Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

Com. Jones, with his fleet, is at New
York, ready to sail on the exploring expe
dition ; and Reuben Nj. Whitney, with a
bundle of Treasury notes is at Washing
ton. ready to start on an ,mplorins expe
ditiop Wheel Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

A THRIFTY GARDyER.-Mr. Morrison
of Concord, N. H., realized this season
from a patch Of ground s feet square, We
getables, sc. ia the amount Of S42 81. HE
also, from nineteen quarts Of peas, sown
obtained a crop which sold for Ss6.il.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

Nor WANTEp.-The late eccentric John
Randolph, bequeathed Thomas Hart Ben
ton a pair Of pistols in his last will and ties
lament. Col Benton has declined the be-
quest, His difficulty with Andrew jack
son was settled years since Cleveland
{ Ohio) Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22
From the Fredericksburg Arena.
OLD POINT COMFORT.

Daylight found as near Old Point.
This is a spot celebrated us "a bathing
place, but still more for its extensive
Notifications. Fortress Monroe is an
immense work, enclosing some sixty
acres Of land, and presenting a circuit
| of wall more than a mile in extent. II
is built Of stone, all brought from a dis
lance; is laid out on the principles Of
| modernssciencc and is said to be bar
gor than any loriification in Europe,
| which does mot enclose a town or city.
Ii is surrounded by a wide and deep
fosse, filled at all times with water. 1t
will mount about 400 guns. In the
area are officers houses, long ranges
of barracks, store houses, &c. aud in
one quarter, extensive workshops, be.
longing to the ordnance department.
The works are finished, We believe,
except the parapei, but only a small
number of cannon are mounted. In
time of war, not less than eight thou
sand men will be required TO garrison
it. We saw no soldiers, the garrison
being at present in Florida. About
500 raw recruits were collected there,
and great exertions were used TO bring
them into a state of discipline as spec
div as possible. They were rough
materials, howeyeT-morc than half
foreigners, and We could scarcely cred.
il the assurances of officers that, IN
three or four months, the erect port,
measured tread, and martial bearing Of
the soldier could be, by the most inde-
fatigable drilling, induced upon such
men. So long as voluntary enlistment
is relied upon, and the demand for la.
Dor continues, u army can never be
supplied with materials ol d better de-
scriptlon.
In digging the foundations ofthe fort,
we learn that the remains OF Il BRICK
fortiication were discovered, entirely
submerged by the sand. 1t was a reg
ular work, according to the old system.
The date of its erection was, II is pre-
sumed, long anterior 10 the revolution
possibly in the early days Of the col
ony. We are told, however, that no
alIuSiOD 10 any Sh|h VII 10 ioNhN ~
our early histories, or in the pubic
archives. Our antiquities should look
to this.
RIP RAPS.
The works on Old Point do not CON-
nrehend all the d~efences of Hampton
Roads. On the opposite side OF the
channel, and at the distance Of nineteen
hundred yards, are the RIP Raps-an
artificial island, created at an immense
expense-upon which a work of the
most formidable character is now in
progress. The creation of this island
was begun nearly twenty years ago,
under the auspices Of Mr.. Calhoun,
then Secretary at War, whose name
the work will bear. II will be recol-
Iected as the theme OF party reproach
of that day. The idea Of making an
island Of such extent, IN water OF con-
siderable depth, was a bold one, and
has required the expanding OF many
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars 10 PC
alize il. II has been accomplished,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

I've FAR WEsT.-Ihe Steamboat ST.
Peters, arrived at St. Louis on the 22d Of
October, from the mouth Of the Kansas
river, laden with lurs and peltries for the
American Fur Company. valued at $50,
600. A gentleman, passenger, who came
from the mountains reports that the Indi-
ans in all that region were quiet and ap
p~arently friendly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

PERPETUAL MorIoN-Whigs struggling
for ofice--Det. Post.
True, and the nature Of the motion is
rout a tori. " Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

NEW JERSEY LEeIsLATuRE.-The
bill pending in the Legislature of New
Jersey, relieving the banks from a for
fixture of their charters, has passed the
House Of Assembly by a vote of 80
TO IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-11-22

II was on a festive eve, that a bril-
liant circle Of the fashionable and the
CAV, we will not say of the happy, for
gayety, is seldom the test of happiness,
and the mask of pleasure is often assu-
med TO hide an aching heart, had as
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-11-21
nNE HUNDRED GUNS FOR NEW YORK

IrOon The receipt of the intelligence of the gori-
ous triumph OF Constitutional principles in New
York; the Wings of this village celebrated the oc.
casion by salute of one hundred guns-the young
men kinded their bonfres and fired their guns land
the old men lejoced. The CLEANS of the bonfres
automatically represented the light that has just
burst forth and rcgenerated desecr0tcd land; while
the thunder.tones ofthe cannon peaed the knell OF
domagogue tyranny. After the ireing had ceased
the citizens assembled at Ides Hall for mutual con-
graduation. HENRY STEVENS, Esq Of Barnet, was
called to the Chair, and GEO. G. BARNEY and DR.
MORRILL, STEVENS were appointed Secretaries. A
Committee consisting OLA. G. CHADWICK, SANFORD
TuAyER and T.. w. BARKER, were appointed to
report resolutions Tho meeting was briefly ad-
dressed by ERAsrrs FAIRBANKS, Esq. DIR CALVIN
JawErr, HENRY STEVENS, Esq. and A. q. CHAD.
WICK The committee, appointed for the purpose,
reported the following resolutions which were sew
orally read and enthusiastically adopted;
Resolved, That, as Patriots and as Frecmen we
rejoice and will rejoice, in view Of the triumph of
those princp plies which secured our national indie
pendcnce and which are now the surcst guaranty OF
The continuance Of our National Institutions.
Resolved, That the policy of the national adj
ministration for than eight years past has
tended to undermine the fabric cf our free insu-
tions-to cmbarrass erprizo-discourage industry
-CuSChuSi
of different callings, and by series of Executive
usurputions to crush the liberties of the people
Resolved, That hail the news OF the recent
elections in Maine, Rhode Island, New Jersey
kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio M0ssachu
sotts and New York, the harbingor of better
days. The People, indignant at the nation wrongs,
in notes of THUNDER are proclaimng through the
Ballot Boxes that the NATION SHALL BE FREE.
Resolved, That the recent canvass iii the EmL ire
State. developing a nett Democratic Wing gain of
$4,000 votes in a single year, inscribcs upon the
destiny of Martin Van Burcn Mcnc, Meme TcheI,
UpharSin. His days are numbered and bis kingdom
given back to the sovereign people.
Resolved, That there exists conclusive evidence
that the recent unparalleled detection IN the Van
Buren, party in New York is occasionod by the de-
parture from It's ranks of that portion whic compos
ed the bone and muscle of the Democracy leaving
miserable minority of Loco Focos and Tories
Resolved, That the Democracy of the people Of
tho United States, in overwhelming maiorites
have declared their opposition to the measures of
the national administration, and that it is political
sacrilege to recognize the Van Buren, party as the
Democratic party.
Resolved, That, as Vermontcrs, we cannot hut
indulge in Just pride that during the years Of Jack
sons aud Van Buren's misrule and usurpations
Vermont has kept on ''the even tenor of her way"
steadily maintaining those sound political principles
which now meet Tie appreciation Of the awakened
Republic.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-11-21
office IF Tie Commercial Bulletin. I
NEW ORLEANS, NOV. y.
DREADFUL. STEAMBOAT DISiSTER'

DREADFUL STEAMBOAT DISASTER
Another dreadful accident has occurred upon our
waters which have lately become the scene Of so
many heart-rcndlng and appalling catastrophes 49,
The steamer Monmouth left this port about a week
since, Iadened with GIL indians, portion of the
emlgrant Creek tribe, as passengers. Ia travelling
up the Mississippi, through Prophet Island Bend
she was met by the ship Trenton, in tow by the
steamer Warren; descending the river. 1t was at,
ter dark, being near o'clock at night, and through
the encouragement Of the officers and the obscu-
MY Ol the scene, collision took place between the
meeting vessels, and the Monmouth imme dlatev
s!rak from the violence of the conclusion. Out of
the large number Of Indians on board near three
hundred persisted. The only white persons belong
ing to the Monmouth who lost their lives were the
barkecper and one fireman. The mshap is ascrib-
ed chiefly TO the neglect of the officers of the Mon
mouth she was running in a part Of the stream
Where ny the usagos Of the river and the rules of
the mississippi Navigation, she had no right to go ,
and where of course the descending tow did not
expect to meet her. Here is another evidence of
lne gross carclcssneSs of n class of men to whose
charge we often commit personal safety and
precious lives.
The New Orleans True American aIludcs rs fol-
lows to this shocking disaster -
nc avarlcIous disposition to increase the profits
on the speculation, first induced The chartering of
rotten, old, and unseaworthy boats, because thoy
were OF class to be procured cheaply; and then to
make those increased profits still larger, the Indians
were packed upon these crazy vessels in such
crowds That not the slightest regarded seems to have
beeh paid to their safety, comfort or even decen-
cY The crammed condition of the decks and
CABINS was offensive to every sense and feeling and
Kept the poor creatures in state unfit for human
beings.
Six hundred were ammed into this boat, the Mon
NOUN and three hundred of them have perished.
Why Is such thing this permitted? Can own
Els and officers of bonts, or contractors and agents
Tor migration, reconcile to their cUnsccnces, such
risk to human life: We know not whether there
be any legal ratio placed for carry ling passengers in
steam boats, bnt This proportion Is at least treble