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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
LAUNCH OF TIE GREAT SHIP.

The following account (trom the
Philadelphia Herald) Of the launch Of
the line of battle ship PENNSYLVANIA,
the largest vessel in the American Ma
Wy, will be read with interest. We had
intended to lay it before our readers
lest week, but was prevented by want
of room.
This sh'p the pride of our Navy,
and one of the largest ships, if not the
very largest in the world, entered her
destined element yesterday, Che l6tb)
at precisely half past two o'clock, a.
mid the deafening cheers of at least a
hundred thousand SPECTATORS. 1t was
an animating and majestic sight. The
river, for great distance around, was
covered with vessels, steamboats,, and
every variety of water craft, whose
decks were crowded and whose very
masts, shrouds, and rigging, were alive
with people. Every tree, every post
every fence, every window, and every
roof, which overlooked the scene, had
its occupants. Wherever we turned
our eye, masses of human beings pre-
scented themselves.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

0G- The Louisville Journal says, that Capt
Walsh hot long since, ran away with the wife
of MIR LiiIybridge, in Michigan Soon after
wards the two gentlemen met in the street Of
Detroit wher'upon Mr.. l.. WHO had prepared
himself for the occasion W ith the necessary arti.
Giles, threw a large bladder of Scotch Snuff into
the eyes Of Capt. w, and then COW hided him as
long as there was square inch Of skin lef, upon
his back
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02
Cow RSmENT ExroR11oN AND OP

Cow RSMENT ExroR11oN AND Or.
PREssIo1 IA gentleman of the high.
est char acter has acquainted us with
the follow ing extraordinary occurrence
and vouc hes for the truth of the mar
ration. \ pay.master in the u. States
Army rec eived $4,000 in Treasury
drafts, with which he was to pay some
of our sold iers in the West. He went
to New York and offered a merchant
one half the profits on the sale ofthose
drafts. The merchant sold the drafts
for a premium Of per cent. So that
the pay-master received over $4,000
for the transaction. He now starts to
the West with bills on N. York which
are there at premium Of 8 per cent.
Thus after realizing about $4,000 on
the operation, he pays The poor soldier
in the paper rags of the neighborhood.
The constitution Of the United States
provides that the soldier shall be paid
in gold or silver, or its equivalent
The next best medium was the Trea.
sury drafts, which are at A per cent.
below silver--but the fficer pocketcd
the difference and paid the soldier in a
currency 16 per cent. below par
Bali. Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

o. The Weevil is said to be making terrible
ravages in the heat fields of Undertook and
its vicinity,
The Kinderhookers are an unfortunate people
Just fairly rid Of Van Buren, for season, and
another plague is sent to annoy them, and destroy
their substance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

The Winchester Republican of the
goth inst, says -" The Grand jury
sworn for the county Of Clarke 90 Mon
day last, reported to the Court, that
after mature consideration, they had
determined that it was not eXped'cnt to
inquire INTO the subject Of the issuing &
and passing small notes, checks, &C.,
believing that tue necessity Of tho case,
and the state Of the currency, justified
a resort to them"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

MAINE JOSEPH c. MOVES, Wing is elected.
to Congress from Maine, by Majority of $50 in
place Of LEONARD JARVIS, the late Van Buren,
mo her
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

ANOTHER New STATE.--A bother
star, it is believed, will soon be added
to the American constellation. The
N. Orleans Bee says, it is pretty well
ascertained that FLORIDA, notwithstan.
ding the detrimcnt done her by the
ruthless war waged within her borders
is about to take steps to become a full
member Of our conledcracy. Her po-
pulatiQn is understood to be sufficient
to entitle her to that privilege, and al.
though a convection has not yet been
called, there is not a doubt but that
early provision will be made for that
purpose.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

LOUISIANA ELECTIoNs.-We learn
by slip from New Orleans Advertiser,
dated 18th inst. that Col. Charles Oil.
yer (Whig) is elected to the Senate,
from the county Of Attakapas Gin the
place of J. Brownson, Esq, resigned, }
over Cornelius VOORHEES,, Esq. (V.B.)
Gen. Isaac Thomas (Whig) has been
elected to the house of Representatives
to fill the vacancy occasoned by the
resignation OF Thomas J. Well, Esq,
by hadsome majority, over James &.
Bryce, the Van Buren, Candidate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

The Administration has a single eye
to the good of the people. - Trenton
Emporium.
Don't you mean the goods Of the peo-
pie !-Prentice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-08-02

On the principle Of fairness which
we endeavor to act on towards all mel
and all parties, we give give place 10
the following note:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29
M - N n u M A Il IL L. r.
Mnnhnv. Ann. 28. n p.


Something like dependency continues prevail in the
money market Stocks unchanged-bu the feelings of
business gradually assuming dsagreeabe character
The sudden death of Henry Seymour still continues sgae
Wall street. Coupled with this deporabe event. other Sudden
deaths have taken place in commercial circles which give
unnatural pognancy TO the current Of member of
the Board CT Brokers this morning. the first session. made
statement the authority of the Farmers Loan Company
that the liabilities Of the late Mr. Seymour that institution
were only $4,000, for which they held securities equal
$4,000.
This statement is ncompetewhat the
do they consist Of!
But this small part Of the inbrogo into which the
rency and banks Of this may be thrown The
Of the Farmers Loan Company with institutions in Albany and
the deep and intimate The Of this connection
very difficult ascertain The stock, however, did rot de-
cline much the first bosrdbut the day
II seemed TO shake a little more in the wind.
There is al this moment, great eervescence in the Dry
goods business Its contest between classes Of De aers
the cash and the credit people appears the suspended
extended amended houses who broke during The
using their in introducing business to the
great delriment Of the credit system By reduction
1885, this class odeaers away all the trade
and leave the sther dry goods dealers numbering to
100 firms who weathsred the evuon pick up The
customers the best way they
This Of things has given great bragg sound
houses that have stood the hurricane They
there ofmoral equity in those by which the
norsbe dealers suffer and the unpunctoa only escape
make profit The struggle in the dry goods circle Is certain
y very peculiar and very distressing involves the dry
goods auctoneers well the jobber We intend hereafter
investigate this branch business at length and throw
upon its movements possible. At we have only
that the statements put forth in Philadelphia that The dry
goods dealers Of New York sell only for cash Is
the extent represented large portion Of jobbers
auctioneers sell goods the usual Of and months
others there who conduct their business entirely
but opinion that both branches will ultima settle
dowa into Of credit than have been
vogue in this line
The resumption ofspecie payments and the anticipated poll
cy the government still continue be great
custom There small party here utterly hostile any
sumpusn-their is the Express" Their influence
talent and moral weight, however, extremely The
solid Of this city certainly pursuing the
best policy gradual cursimen As to the cry about the
crops the mpossby OF esunng till the foreign exchanges
fall par tits sheer falacy. The resumption specie pay.
only the exchanges to return par
We already said that the New York ci New Or
banks pursuing the best policy and gradually
lining themselves in spite OF the camor Of SPECTATORS
BY the ,press mail have received following statement
OF the condition OF the New Orleans basks
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

MARINE Covar, Aug 28lh-Before Judge SheffIIu
The Mayor and Commonalty of the City of New
York vsrsus Thorne G. iced.
This another of those suits Instituted for an in
fnngement of The Corporation Laws. The penalty
sought TO be recovered was 500
On the 2lst June the defendant, setting the author
~ OF their high mightnesses, the gentlemen Of the
corporation at nought sold certain portion of beef
and lamb, IN shantee in Leonard street. The wit
ness or the corporation Opposed that the defendant
on the day IN question, stood in froat of his meat and
as his customers came in he waited upon them.
The defendant did not appear.
There'sv great need
or Dry al be fined ss sP / fsar.
This conjuration being thrice solemnly repeated by
the clerk, and the defendant proving contumacious,
his honor proceeded to sum up.
He said, The corporation is a creature" (the ge-
mus, his honor did not exemplfy-whelher long or
short earedD possessing no powers of its own, but
deriving them entirely from the legislature. The sta
tutes, in this made and provided, had been read
II was for the jury to decide on the merits of the
case
The jury found the defendant guilty, upon both
counts.
nPay the jury, Mr.. Bell" said The clerk
The jury pecketed the specie hinplasters being
" no 60" in aw-and the matter ended
CoRoNER's INoUEsTs, August 29.-On the body of
John Stryker, No. LEG Sullivan street. The deceased
was drowned Yesterday while bathing. He was 20
years of age. Verdict, accidentally drowned.
Another on the body of John Armstrong, aged 8
years who fell off the dock at the foot Of Courandt
street and was drowned. Verdict as above
A third on the body Of Phillip Burns, prisoner at
Blackwel's Island who jumped into the river in fit
of arrangement on Thursday last Verdict, insanity.
u THE BELLE-Ihis fine steamboat has made
few trips TO Albany, and runs remarkably well,
without racing and under a moderate pressure Of
steam. She makes her regular landings and accom-
pllshes the distance in about ten hours. She is now
fitting up to take her place as night boat, leaving
here at o'clock in the afternoon. She will be fur
nished with every accommodation for the comfort
and convenience of passengers She is commanded
by Capt. William Fl. Peck, late of the steamboat
Fairfield, who is well known for his kindness and at
tention to his friends and customers.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

bAlLoos AscEssioS.-Laurst made an ascent last
evening at hai-past o'clock from the Tha,ched
Cottage Garden, New Jersey. There were abou,
1000 persons inside the garden and an equal number
outside The balloon rose slowly and maiestically.
and sailed IN the AIR over from the jersey cosst to
Long Island. The sky being cloudsss the b,llon
was until IL descended. I, did no, rse n an
considerable height and remained up abou, Quarter
Of an hour or twenty minutes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

II "vsnetia" the new novel by D'1sraeli causes
vanous opinions. The critic Of the Philadelphia Ma
nonsi Gazette says is excelsnt-he of the Courier
q Enquirer that it vs. trash People will probably
read to find out and thus the ends Of the publisher
will be answered in either way.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

ANIMAL MAeSETIsM.-A set of fellows who wish
to get up exhibitions on Animal Magnetism, and turn
penny have got the Journal Of Commerce and
'~opcnny paper quarreling about the subject as an
osdnf courier in exciting public attention. A capital
Pla nto raise the steam.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

1T DocToR CHAssrSo of Boston, has been
writing another letter on slavery, Texas &c. The
Reverend Doctor wants to be great man in his day
and generation, and who has a better nsht7 He
possesses the elements of greatness in profnson
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

The yellow fever is in New Orleans, but only per-
sons of bad habits have been attacked by it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

AZ What IS the reason that the Evening Star
borrowed or stole our account Of the plot of wis's
tragedy without giving US the &C ,ustomed credit
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

THEArREs.-A revision Will soon take place in
the theatrical business. Esht are now on their legt
They won't all stand SO long rs nine pins before a
good player. etasei @as
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

II The KnickerbocIser Magazine is like the mar.
in the gospels-" not dead-it only seepeh" II will
snore by and by, and set all its readers snoring too.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

W We have received q curious account of the
movement Of the once celebrated Miss Weaman, but
we doubt publishing it. Poor thing, let her take
q little repose She resides in Maiden lane.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

An AFFAIR OF HeNoR.-Whut's become of the at.
fair ofhonor between Bryant of the Post and Holland
of the Times On account of some remarks in the
Post, Holland, last week, sent Bryant challenge
Bryant refused TO fight, because Holland had not
shewn fight when he was called "pimp" by Leg
gett Hollands next to pos, the editor of the
Post. Go it, boys
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

The ST. Charles Theatre is undergoing extensive
improvements preparatory to its enssing campaign
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

Some new light has been thrown upon the resent
great robbery case at Frederich, Nd
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

II msny ladies' are now going TO the great west,
N search OF husbands They right The States
OF Ono Indiana Illinois, Michigan, are the holy land
aow'ns with MIX honey and husbands Go, pretty
guls-go all but one
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

KT Where's Maria Monk 2 What's become OF
the sweet little, wicked NUM- Has the Rev. Colonel
Stone eat her up without salt or butter We must
find her hiding place.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

RAmR oAD AccrpErr.-Yesterday a man on tho
railroad car coming from Newark to Jersey City, was
severely injured by striking his head sgains, some
timber with which one laden. His life is despair
cd Of
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

II "Sketches Of Drummers" shall have a place
"A Citizen, on the murder at Sing Sing under con
ssderation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

HALLEcK-A great controversy is beginning among
the literary oafers efhe press whether Halleck the
greatest American poet. Some think he is-others
that Percival is-others Bryant-others Sprague-
others others.
Would it not be as prudent for such critics to read
Halleck and his contemporaries before they make up
final opinonl
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

TArTERsALLs.-Y estcrday the announcement Of
the largest horse sale that has taken place in New
York for these two years, drew together large con-
course Of purchasers at Tarersalls. The place was
pc fecily crowded Good horses now are, like specie
in good demand. We never saw finer assortment
brought to the hammer. There were one or two
loafers among these fellows who could do more with
their heads than their hecls-a good sign in a man
but bad one in horse. The majority, howeyes.
were of good mette and in good condition The sale
comprised forty-two horses, which were sold above
the average price anticipated by their owners OF
II Miss Nelson left this city yesterday for Balt-
more. Oae beauty the less with US tA
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

HAnsxrs N ms GLoRv.-Last night Mrs Hamblin
announced her benefit and tina, her Son. Master Will
liam Hambn, would play upon the occasion. After
the performance had commenced, and while Mrs.
Hamblin was on the stage, Thomas $. Hambln gor
into the back part Of the theatre and seized his son.
The boy cried out" Oh, don't take me from my mo-
Their" Mrs. Hambln hearing the voice Of her child,
rushed of the stage and seized him round the waist
A struggle ensucd-cthers assisted her. She got the
boy from Hamblin's grasp, and advancing with him
The stage to the foot lights, made the audience ac-
quainted with the circumstance and appealed to them
to protect her. They rushed en- mdsse on to the
stage, and Hamblin took to fight Immediately with
those who came with him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

ID CANADA is getting more and more excited.
We should not be surprised if both the Canadas were
TO be republics in less than ten years. The world is
full Of change.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

~ The Rev. Mr.. Wolf breaches tonight in the
Tabernacle. Tie is amusing and curious Saints 60
snd hear hIm-snners go and be converted. mean
20 90.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29
sas, 100000 s4,4es,2ss

Aggregate &3e6eo,0o0 s4,4662s e2ys39,47
While this is the case banking institutions Of the
great commercial OF the nation the woudbe
MED certre namely, Phlsdeipha still enveopng the
duct proounest mystery. Yet spite OF
this mystery we can her footsteps occasionally The
enough called the New York Courier and the New York Ex-
press have much Of the cotton operations OF Mr. Bdde
and calculated profits he has made by these movements
BY Comparing the prices Of cotton making due for
exchange June last and the prices by hs last accounts
from Englssd, find the clowing results
Operations If TIE Y. s. Bert in Cotton
Bought 100000 bsles-value, s3,5o0ooe
Proceeds the last quotations In Liverpool 5,eWoo0
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-29

~700f'eV
whether this be near the exact oflo~ not inmate
rial asserted positively by ose who have watched the
markets. at the south and in Europe
that States have lost by these
,ons varying from s3ooco ssoeoec This loss has
casoped by buying and selling In falling market
ton which merchant avoids he would
To buy and sell rising market lisa different affair." sse leads
70 different result To this unfortunate result 10 he atrbu
ted the sudden suspension 81 further operations by
tho United state. Bark in the southern markets tbese ope
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-06-21

sUOHUR q gTEWAPT,

EEAVING entered into partnership, in
b d the above business, would respect
fully inform their friends and the public
generally, they intend TO carry il on in all
its various branches, at the stand former
ly occupied by ADAM STEWART. nearly
opposite the Court House. Their stock
OF materials will consist Of the best that
the market can afford, and they will at all
times be in readiness 10 furnish promptly
any description or amount of work requi
red They will always keep on hand a
large supply Of articles in their line. con.
sisting OF
lCentlemen's Boots, Shoes, Pumps and
Slippers Ladies and Misses Shoes
and Slippers, of all sorts and
sizes: Also, strong shoes
and Boots, for farm
hands, &c.
8T-All work made al their shop will be
warranted both as TO material and work
nanship. The public are invited to give
them call, and test their work, and ex
tend 10 them such patronage as they may
be found 10 merit.
Martinshurg, April IL, iss7.-sm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-06-21
Tailoring Business,

IN all its variety, (haying made arrange
ments TO receive the Fashions regularly
from the city Of Philadelphia and 10 man
ufacture garments to order for his cpsto-
mers, in the mos! fashionable and durable
manner, and at the shortest notice.
He deems it unnecessary TO puff, or TO
say any thing in praise Of himself-he has
been engaged in the above business in this
place for some time back, and the salts
faction given to the customers of the esta-
blishment, is a sure guaranty that bis en-
deavors TO please generous public hare
been crowned with success. In asking for
a continuance of the support of the old
and new customers of the shop, he would
say, he looks for i, no longer than he shall,
by industry and attention TO business, me-
rit il.
He returns thanks to the old customers.
for their liberal support, and hopes by a
disposition to please, TO continue TO receive
the same.
October 6, 1S36.-f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-06-21
CabfuRt
MANUFACTORY.
MnsHa WWT MRnHrl

EETOULD respectfully inform The inha
w bilants Of sartinsburg and its vicI
nifty that he has purchased the Cabinet Ma
king Establishment Of James ). Boyd, and
removed il TO the stand occupied by him
self. be is fully prepared to manufacture any
and all articles in his line of business, at
short notice and on reasonable terms, and
IN the newest and most approved style
He will always keep on hand choice and
extensive supply Of all articles in the Ca
binet Making line, consisting Of
mahogany sIDE-BcAEDs,
Secretaries, Bureaus, Ladies Dressing Bu
redus End, Centre. Pier, Extension. ana
Plain IABLES; Wash, Candle. E. Worh
STANDS; manufactured Of The best ma
terials, by experienced and careful ,oOtkmen
He will also manufacture and keep or
hand good supply of
Patent, French, High, and Lo,o Post
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-06-21
from + 0 u NJ D Ry
sEs REsx4eser's-Eersy, Va.

SaNHE subscribers wish 10 inform the
4 public generally that their Iron Foun-
dry, on the island of Harper's Ferry, will
be in operation The 10th of this month, and
will cast Machinery of every description,
such as
Machine Castings, Mil Gearing,
find Branding Irons.
They ,ciu also keep ON hand Mouldbomds
Of Nc Cormick's patterns, from No. 6, to
No. 70, right and left handed. Also
Loudoom WouLdb0ards right g. left
They hare also on hand, Wagon Boxes
Of all si=es, and andirons Of rarious pat
terms.
They have and will keep constantly a
first rate Pattern Maker. SO that they
will be able to make patterns, of every
description, at the shortest notice. All
orders thankfully received and promptly
attended 10.
HUGH GILLEECE & Co.
November 10, l835-tf
N b. Old Iron taken 10 exchange iol
any oil the above named Castings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-06-21
~ q Il ICE .
TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS.

GC PARENTS & GUARDIANS.
fEsHE undersigned having been for a
III long time subjected 10 great annoy
ahce and much injury, by the continued
depredations of boys, and other individu.
ais, on his premises adjoining his Mill
though they have been repeatedly warned
TO deslst-has at length come to the fixed
determination, that no pains shall be spa
red TO identify persons SO offending, in fu-
iure, with view to their punishment by
prosecution. And he deems it proper
further TO add, for the information Of all
concerned, that as there are some who
fancy themselves, beyond the reach of the
law, he has made Gas he trusts) ample ar
engagements 10 NEE, their case by more
summary process-and with view TO ei-
feet The object contemplated, be has en-
gagged the services Of MIR. Holm, who,
with the millers in mill. are fully authori-
zed to act on his behalf.
ALEX. STEPHEN.
Nav 10 1895 tr