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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17
SKETCH OF THE ACTS
Passed By the General Assembly Of Vir-
g,nia, 1867.
CON TIN ED.


2O3. An act increasing the Banking
Capital of the Common wealth; pro-
vides for the establishment ofthe En-
change Bamk of Virginia at Norfolk,
under the regulations and provisions of
the general law prescribing regulations
for banks, with capital Of a million
eight hundred thousand dollars; the
charter to continue till 1852; the
Commonwealth to subscribe for and
hold one moiety ofthe stock !; the bank
to establish branches, at Richmond
with capital of 100000 at Peters.
burg with 100000, and at GAINESVILLE
with 100000; authorize the Bank
of Virginia to increase its capital by
the addition of $3.50, 900; the State to
take one moiety of the new stock, ana
the residue to LIE raised by the bank,
SO as to secure at least one hundred
dollars per share; the new stock, and
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

days since, furnished the statement TO the
Mercury. II appears from his journal that
the English Missionaries at Keppel island
lone of the friendly groupl conceived the
benevolent plan ofattempting 10 introduce
Christianity into Wallis's island, by send.
ing native teachers and missionaries. think
ing they would meet with less opposition
than foreigners. They procured them a
passage to the island. but, soon after they
landed, the whole number were murdered
in the most barbarous and inhuman man.
ner. Mr.. Barnard was a, the island at the
time the massacre took place, and left in
the sloop of war Vincennes, when she
touched at that place. He left the latter
vessel at Cape Town.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17
News For The LAprE,-The follow.

News For The LApIEs-The follow
ing paragraph appeared in an Eastern
paper. as an extract Of letter from Chi.
cage. Illinois Interesting women are 10
demand here-for such the market is a
sure one. understand when the'steam.
boats arrive from Buffalo and Detroit,
that nearly all business is suspended, and
crowds of desolate, rich young bachelors
flock TO the pier, and stand ready to catch
the girls as they land. Whether they use
the lasso. an accomplishment which some
Of them have acquired in catching ponies
on the Rocky Mountains, or whether they
take them by the force of smiles, am not
informed, having just arrived cannot
speak from observation; but | believe the
result to be pretty universal surrender"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

BRUTALITY PUNISHED The Lowell
Courier reported trial which was had at
that place, on Thursday and Friday of last
week, IN the supreme court, the plaintiff be-
ing young woman named Lit,Ifeld, and
the defendant one Herman Leland. The
plaintiff was living as a servant with Le-
land, but being desired by her mother to
come home, gave him notice Of her inten.
lion TO do SO. Thereupon the ruiiian
struck her in the face, and then arming
himself with an OK whip, dashed her cru
ely around the body and shoulders. put
ting on the blows with all his strength. At
night she made her escape, and was con.
veyed by neighbour to her mother in
Boston. The jury gave her verdict for
$500; and nobody will say that it was
farthIng too much, even if not informed
that the unmanly assailant was her uncle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

10 procure necessaries Of life, whilst, with
General Jackson's policy, they endure pow
erty and want. They will find that the
senseless cry Of Bank Aristocracy, in which
they have been induced to join, means
nothing. and that the specious demagogues
who raised il had in view their own per-
sonal advancement, at the expense of the
happiness Of the laboring man. If the
present times do but open the eyes of all
TO the utter fallacy of the pretexts under
which the reigning party have obtained
the support Of the People, they will at least
be attended with one benefit,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17
MELANcaoLY OocuRRENcE-We learn

MELANCHOLY OccURRENCE-We learn
that son Of Mr.. James Campbell, of
jamestown. in this county, aged about Ia
years, met with a most shocking death on
Friday last. He was engaged in the grist
mill Of his father on the morning of the
day above mentioned. and while 10 the act
OF putting band on one of the wheels, he
became entangled in some part Of the ma
chinery and was suddenly drawn in among
the wheels; and bis head coming in con.
tact with the cogs, was split open, causing
instant death Mercer Luminarp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

HE RICH AND PooR.--The N. York
Courier and Enquirer says: We trust the
iabouring classes will derive from the pres
ent state Of things an instructive lesson.
which, though severe, will be useful.
They have been taught to believe that the
interests of the rich men and mercantile
class were adverse to theirs; they will now
find that they are inseparably connected,
and that when the former suffer. they feel
II in still Stronger degree. They have
been taught that the use of credit was Diet.
rImental 10 them, they will now find 1t is
the poor mans blessing. They have been
taught that bank notes are worthless rags,
they will now find that they enabled them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

New York DEpuTATIoN.--The Ma.
tional Intelligencer of this morning is
silent on the subject of the second in.
terview, which it was understood the
New York Committee were TO have
with the President yesterday. We in
Ter from short paragraph in the Gov
eminent paper Of last night, that the
committee did not wait on the President
q second time, but that his reply was
transmitted to them.
The Globe says, the committee eek.
planned in writing the objects Of their
mission. The President responded TO
their address, in writing, this morning.
The reply, we understand, was brief
and explicit.
This answer, we are informed, was,
in substance, that there would be no
repeal nor modification Of the Treasury
Circular. la respect to suits on Gus
tom House Bonds, all the indulgence
would be extended consistent with the
provisions OF the Act of Congress and
as to the suggestion Tor calling Con.
gress together, Mr.. VAN buren, does
not regard the present emergency such
as to render that measure necessary or
expedient.
The Committee arrived in this city
last night, and left, on their return to
New York, in the steam boat, this NOR
ning.-Bah. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

A USEFUL HAT.-'Taint a very
good 'un to look at" said Sam, I" but
It's an astonishing 'un to wear ; and
before the brim went, it was VERY
handsome thing. Hows'ever, it's light
err without it; that's one thing, and ev.
cry hole lets in some air, that's another
gossamer calls it."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

NAPOLEON Napoleon knew how TO
break men like DOGS. He would tIample
upon them and again show them piece
of bread, and pat them, so that they came
fIisking to him. And no monarch ever
had so many absolute instruments TO his
will as Napoleon. ! do not speak only to
his immediate servants: princes and sover
eigns showed themselves equally well bro
ken,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

JOHN McKINLEY. of Alabama. has been
appointed by the President of the United
States, one Of the Associate Judges Of the
Supreme Court, vice William Smith late
ly appointed, and who has declined. Judge
Smiths deehnatre will not, generally, be
unaccentable
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17
MAssAcRy SgyeNry Mss,oN.RIrs-

MASSACRE or SEVENTY MIssioNARIEs.-
The New Bedford Mercury contains a
statement Of the most horrid massacre of
seventy native Missionaries at Wallis's is
land, 10 The South Sea in August, 1885.
MIR. William Nj. Barnard, formerly second
oihcer oil the ship Selma, of New Bedford,
who arrived there in the Parachute a few
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17

The Governor ofthe State of Kentucky
has appointed the Hon. Chiffon Allan,
President of the Board of Internal In.
provement; TO ill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation OF Judge Owsiey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-05-17
[Vol. xXXvIII---No. Is.

May day came, and her small room
had been rented to another. She could
not bear to 60 into the street for the
night, without shelter, and Of the aims
house, she knew nothing. When the
constable came to disposses her, her
shrieks pierced the air, So as to alarm
the whole neighborhood. "My chill.
dren my childrenl" she exclaimed,
and fell down senseless with the youn-
gest in her arms. Her eldest child,
alarmed at the noise, fled, and has not
yet been found, and when the moth.
er awoke from the swoon, she found
that the little child in her arms, had
been injured by the fall, so as to render
its existence a matter of doubt.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

II A list Of Foundlings would it moi be curl
exhibit? IL is the order Of the day that every
branch Of economy shall have its statistical tables
and why not that OF foundlingsl We hope some in
detgabe opponent TO the doctrines of Nautilus, will
search into the matter and furnish with the requs-
tie material. Nothing will give us greater pleasure
than lay the subject before the readers Of the Her
aid II has long appeared to that much good would
spring from such..a course. Hundreds who now roam
the fields Of life fatheless and moheress might have
been able fther names had been enrolled Found
ling Table, together with the circumstances of their
exposure 10 have traced their whereabouts to some
living being instrumental in their birth. As matter
of sympathy il becomes those whose good fortune it
may be to find blushng little cherub at their hall
door of wintry morn, to lay the facts before the
world regular table for the next six months will
show how much the public morals will have suffered
from our late troubles
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

On Wednesday, eth inst by the Rev. G. n True, A. T.
Ralph, Esq., Attorney Law Jane, daughter Philip Reid
ESQ, OF the city OF Brooklyn.
On Tuesday 2h inst b the Rev. DIR. kDox, Benjamin w.
Stagg Phee Duryee daughter Of the late Francis Pohc
mus all of this city.
At Grace church on Sunday 18th inst, by the Rev. DR. Ta-
lor George Elmendon, Elira Price, all Of this city
DIED.
On Thursday goth inst Sarah wife Of stephen Allen aged
SO years.
The friends OF family respectfully invited 20 attend
the funeral half past ocloc h. from NO
Washington street
On Wedneslay 9Th inst, Joseph Bryan, aged 81 years
On Wednesday 9th inst, sarah Dean. wife Of Spsrhavk
Parsons, aged "a years. ,,se.
On "wednesday, g7ih inst, Jane Merhweh ageo
Her remains viii taken Harlem this morning Tor inter
ment u. aaa 49,
On the 7h OF March last Johu c. Barley formerly Of Lon
don. -, y.,A-.- - -.
year Of his are clerk in The General Post Office formerly d
AZ New o,esns an the sth inst A. HYDE, of The firm
az n HYDE 4 Brosher, merchants Of that city.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

we are informed by passenger on board the b.
that the Town ofNashvle had bet taken and sacked
Dy the Camanche Indians who IA assacred the fewin-
habtants that remained They can, il is said, bring
fifteen thousand well armed warriors in the fed-their
bravery and prowess have always put the Mexicans,
even in the zenith Of their power, in fear and trem
bling, whenever they made their appearance.
The number now engaged in devastating the from
tiers of Texas, is about 5 000 led on il is said by
painted white men, who being dissatisfied with the
government have joined them, nstigated and led
them on to deeds Of rapine and carnage.
Several families, we are also Informed, were
murdered fifteen miles from Washington and such
was the apathy of the people in that tewn, no Steps
were taken to arrest their blood thitsty course
President Houston has granted furloughs to nearly
all the efficient men composing the army OF the re-
public, until about the middle of September, and IN
case OF not returning at the time specified are TO Tor
felt all their lands and other privileges and emou-
ments which they now enjoy.
We give the above as we heard il from passenger
on board the b., who, from the conversation we had
with him, we do not think would misrepresent the
situation of the Texan affairs
AS might be expected, the disbanding of the army
has gwen much dissatisfaction TO the people, who
from its absence are exposed to the incursions of the
Indians and Mexicans.
The army also appears to be dissatisfied with Pres-
dent Houston-heir wish was to attack, and if pos
sible, take Mnamoras, but President Houston would
not acce!e to their demand, and hence their dscon-
tent-Courier.
The publication ofthe Houston Telegraph has been
suspended for the want Of ink and that of the Veas
co Herald for lack of paper. A wholesale stationer
seems much wanted Whereabouts.
The Commercial Bank was under protest yesterday
on some five six bills of hundred dollars, present
ed at the counter for specie and protested on REFUSAL
True Amer.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

II The "Courier and Enquiries" having been de-
feated in putting down the Webster meeting, now
out and recommends public meeting for
Mr.. Clay, and another for Harrison. Well, if that
be the game, We shall get up meeting for John c.
Calhoun, WHO'S decidedly, after Dir. Webster, the
most popular man in this city.
Alas alas the influence of the Courier and En-
quirer is gone-and the day that that corrupt print
could dictate TO The people of New York will never
return The Webster meeting has gwen that concern
a black eye from which il never can recover
Such be always the fate Of lmpudence and inso-
lence. Let the Courier stick to theatrical riots here
after, and make war only on poor players. Does it
want to measure strength in the Park Theatre once
more
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

H The albany Argus depreca,es the hostility
shown towards the corrupt Safety Fund ba ks and
their ircdeemable paper money and begs most Justify
TO extend toward these Institutions, love- yencration
respect, and confidence.
Why did not the Argus and its Safety Fund clique
think of these sentiments in 1929 30 and 81, when
they moved heaven and earth to pass resolutions
against and throw discredit upon, the late United
States Bank Why did they not dream of such feel
ngs when pouring out abuse day after day, upon
Nicholas Bldde and his bank, during a series Of
years Who first originated, in this state, the want
Of confidence in the banking SYSTEM Was il not
that clique Of spectators in Albany and Utica who
began the war upon the sovency Of the late United
States Bank and established the Safety Fund on its
ruins1 II the chalice be returned ts own lips how
has il the impudence to max wry facet
Drink the cup to the dregs ye rogues-for do il
yeu must.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

Ma. EprToR-TAe statement in your paper Of yes
'erday morning, IN the case Of George Boyle and
others, as respects myself and their being furnished
with materials AT the watch house effect their pur
pose, is untrue feel Il my duty make this short
statement, leaving the particulars until am called
upon as witness, which presume will be the case
HAaNor Tel
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

III Before "Publicc' makes another statement in
regard to the numbers the meeting in the Park he
had better walk the ground and make calcula-
ton. Three thousand persons can stand on the steps
and platform, in trent Of the City Hall Monday 9
meeting was not short Of ten or twelve thousand
strong.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

fr Amos Kendall finds some time to attend to the
expediting Of the mails in various quarters notwth-
standing his numerous political engagements Hence
forth, the great mail from the cast for the west, is to
be regulated as fellows:
Leave Baltimore every day ara r. NJ, and arrive a,
Wheeling second day after by IL M.
Leave Wheeling every day at A. M, and arrive al
Baltimore second day after by 3 A. M.
Amos may now 90 and say his prayers.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

CoaoSERs ISouEsT.-The coroner yesterday held
an inquest on the body of Christopher c. Goodwin,
aged years who died in consequence Of the injuries
received by being run By dirt cart. The horse
drawing the cart became unraly and ran over the
child who was playing in the street. yerdict--Acc.
d,ptally killed
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

" Gen. Memican Hunt Ambassador Extraordi-
nary and Minister Plenipo,en,iary from the govern
ment Of Texas to that Of the United States passed
through Baltimore the 18th instant, on his way to
Washington. We must not despise the little republic
Of Texas Her flag may yet ioa, over the city Of the
Montezumas and Popocateptl be obliged to expose
his snowy head to the gaze ofirreyerent Yankees
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30
MORNING HERALD.


" Rusines IS ards lines only will he nsereaI ~
ous io dsy aud two weekly papers, e 10000 pei
weeL A. SI2 per annum payable always in advance Ia legal
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

u What are the young men of New Haven do
ing1 Are they indugiHg themselves in the study Of
Horace with glass Of generous wine at their side
lying under the shade of their noble trees in the
College green7 Why do they not rouse up and form
Regatta Association Regattas arc all the rage
now. will lay wager, though am no betting
man, that the New Haven boys after little practice
can beat their neiehbors and give them two in the
chase. There's for you, young gentlemen. Be up
and doing, else the world will Sc, you down among
the degenerate Romans Of the nineteenth century.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

II In this cold, dark, and dreary world, any per-
son who tries to enlghten, and warm and cheer, and
beauty exisrcnce-who gives splendor, and bril-
liancy and dazzles, cheers, and umines but
for single moment, is benefactor to his race Such
are Ashley and Ross whose advertisement ofpyro-
technics will be found where all sensible people COM
municate to the public any little information in regard
to their own business, which concerns the public well
fare and happiness.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

a yCr1ON NOTICE.-N a. TIMpsON will seII a
~ ia a,rsci ,hs dav No s. Ann street. near william
street asree ana elegant assortment Of and second hard
Grntprr en-, glass pier glasses &c, among which the
Grntnre cf gentleman giving up housekeeping having been
in use but sbcr time Also, large sssoftmcn, summer
clothing. Sale positive ieAh
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

MosE or the CAsH Sysrxs.-Hill, Of the Pearl
Street House, capital barber on Inc electro magnet
&c principle, also shases on the true prnciple"the
cash system" But not only so he does not charge
shilling a chin-h sticks TO the old price, sixpence
in specie His splendid establishment, beautiful ma
hogany chairs excellent mirrors, clean towels soft
water, and softer manners are making sensation in
Pearl street, and may make a fortune--who knowsq
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

U Messrs. Howard & McKim of Baltimore, are
claimed as the specie candidates for congress. "On,
on, Richard, on" Specie payments and specie can
didstes are all the go.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

IT The Legislature Of Alabama is in SESSION. They
talk Of extending the credit Of the state and Of ap
plying its resources to revive the individual credit.
Wise lawgyers
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

II Yesterdays Journal of Commerce contained
a communication recommending that specie be taken
at an increased value viz what it would bring on
Wall street in exchange for city paper. Now why
this mystfyngl 1t doubtless is the offspring of
Spectator brain. He wishes to keep up the delu-
sion that paper money is the legal standard of value
for the amount expressed on its face But the public
are not to be bamboozled in this way. Every body
knows and feels too that specie dollar is specie
dollar, and that i is worth no more, no less.
Every body knows too that city hank paper is IL
per cent discount as compared with specie. Let
then my specie circular be carried out by every dealer
Let prices be adjusted at the specie standard
and lei every citizen receive and pay out bank paper
only at its true value viz for what it will bring in
specie on Wall street. This system will soon betray
TO us what banks are sound or unsound. Things
would move on at steady pace, and capital would
seek employment without fear OF being brought into
conflict with deprecated bank notes. My specie cir
cular then,-et that be the golden rule of every deal
er and oil complaint about small change will at once
cease Butchers and vendors of produce and market
ables the hint and substitute my specie cir
cular.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

~ Cen Harrison s to deliver an grafton at Gin
cinnsti on the 4th Of July, Arns r,rumqss eano.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-30

SARATooA-The wachword in former days Of
fashion and i'll health. Many beautiful woman has
honored this of invads with her presence, and
come away tired and fatigued at the monotony of
country life. The is becoming more wise, and
more economical. Instead of gadding off to Sarato-
ga, the vicinity of New York is henceforh to be the
theatre where pleasure, pretty scenery health and
handsome young cavaliers are to be found. Thanks
to the troubles of 1887 They have taught people to
think. We have been fooshly squandering thousands
in pursuit Of happiness, hundreds of miles from our
resides, when had the very elements of pleasure
around US.
Poor Saratoga. we bid you farewell. Under the
shades Of your trees we have formerly piped many
love strain, but henceforward Amarylles will tune
her reed under the elms delightful city
So be known, far and near that Gotham is the re-
sort Of all the fashionable, and all those who have
enjoy city and country life in the same day.
Disputes to which is best, town or country, are
now laid the table, and the Rosalies and Genroys
have the chance of making love and culing flow
within an hours ride of Broadway Thy praises,
Saratogy, once?