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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18
From the Hartford (Conn.) Courier.
PORT OF SALT RIVER.
ARRIVED,


APRIL 3-Ship Tom Benton, Beers,
Master, one day from Connecticut, with
full freight, consigned to Martin Van
Buren, & Co. Lost both anchors and
small boat. Six cabin passengers aud
twenty thousand in the steerage.
MEMORANDA.
Lat. 43, long. 90, ship J. NJ. Niles,
loaded with "salt and coal" dismasted
and in sinking condition-crew and
passengers taken on board. The ship
encountered tremendous storm about
9 o'clock, on Monday, and instant, un-
shipping The rudder, and carrying away
figure head. Oyster boat Perry Smith
short distance astern, rolling in the
trough of the sea, water.logged and
racked with the rheumatic.
In addition 10 the above, we have a
slip from the Asthmatic Gazette and
Rheumatic AdvertIser,published at Salt
River Point, stating that the shores in
that region were completely strewed
with wrecks of every species Of craft,
and that there was the greatest distress
among the crews and passengers, not
so much on account of the inclemency
Of the winds and waves, as ofthe dread.
full prospect of being compelled to work.
The gaudily painted schooner Cleye-
land, with ruflled sails, came within one
of being dashed to pieces on a rock in
the Hampton Road.stead, where she
had always before found safe anchor.
uge. She, however, out rode the gale.
She reports having picked up the stern
board of the mud scow Wrightman,
from Middletown, and it is feared she
has gone down to her native element.
The Chinese Junk, Phelps, Woodbury.,
at the commencement of the gale ran
under with all sails standing. There
is the greatest possible confusion and
dismay throughout the Salt River re-
gion, and it is believed that if supplies
are not sent them from more abundant
provinces they will die Of starvation, as
hey Cannot support themselves but must
be supported. -PdAadium.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18
From the National Inteiligencer.

Our venerable contemporary OF the
| Richmond Enquirer having failed, with
all his entreaties, to heal the divisions
Of "the party" during the late session
of the Legislature of his State, is IN
sore tribulation at the probable issue
of the approaching election in Virginia.
Great indeed are his efforts to get all
the stray sheep back INTO the party
fold. At one moment he tries to coax
the next to Brighten. He cries "wolf!
wolf!'' "Henry Clayl National Bank!
Tariff! Internal improvements p
But we question if the sufferings OF the
country, brought upon it by the polti-
cal associates and workers with the
Richmond Enquirer, do not utter u
voice more potent, more deep, if not
more loud, that, thai of the ala irs9scd
editor. His last paper announces the
near approach of the elections.-
4" They take place on the 26th instant.
We call upon our friends, again and
again, to unite, and give long pull,
and strong pull, and pull altogeth-
or. Cease this clamorous war about
Sub. Treasury men, and Conservative
men, and march together to the
polls ~
The plain English of which is, Let
the country 60 to the D., but stick to
The party
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18

DEATH OF GEN. AsHLEY.-The
Boonville ONO. Emigrunt of March 2s
says: " 1t is with no ordinary emotions
of regret that we are called upon to
perform the unpleasant duty Of announ.
cling the death Of Gen. VIM. Fl. Ash.
ley, one of Missouri's most distinguish.
ed citizens. He breathed his last on
Monday evening, the Goth inst. at his
residence, on the Lamine, eight miles
above Boonville.
Mrs. Ashley is much indisposed, and
some tears are entertained by the fami.
ly OF her final recovery: we hope
however, that their fears are unbound.
ed,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18

The LEGIsLATuRE.-Tle Rich.
mond Wing ofApril 7th says: The two
Houses are yet in session, with scarce.
ly quorum in each. They will close
their labors to-day, after term of
nlnety.nine days, having passed more
than three hundred acts. 1t is now
rendered certain, from experience, that
the business of the State cannot be
despatched, in this talking age, in
much less than hundred days.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18

EDWARD ROBINSON, ESQ, q staanch Wing
has been elected TO Congress from the district
in Maine formerly represented by the late Mr.
Ciliey, by the handsome majority Of l66 over
all Other candidates. The Van Buren candidate
was John d. McCrate, Esq, besides whom
there was another Wing candidate in the FIELD
The utmost exertions were made BY the admin
istration party 10 make the death Of MIR, CIney
enure to their benefit by turning il into p0hi'
cal matter. but the attempt was frowned down.
and stern rebuke administered to those VINO
were so devoid Of principle as TO resort to 'uen
means to accomplish their ends.
CoSNEcTIcUT.-The majority Of Ellsworth
the Wing candidate for Governor over the To-
co Foco cand idate is 5,S4s, and over both Inc
Loco Foco and Conservative candidates 4,'i'
The Wing majority in the Legislature is tremen
dous. In the Senate there are 20 Wings 70
Van Buren, man, and in the House the wing
strength is about four times greater than thai OIL
the Loco Focos and Conservatives united.
The Hon. Gorham Parks, ex- member oil oo"
gress, and defeat ed candidate for Governor 70
Maine, has been appointed U. s. Marshall '0'
the district of M aine. The people refused
elect him Governor over them, but the govern
ment determined that he should hold an once
among those who rejected him. aad forth"nn
appoiated hin 10 bs lie constable in the said o"'
trist,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18

The POSTMASTER GENERAL.-A
peremptory mandamus has been issued
by the Circuit Court in the case of
Stockton and Stokes vs.. Amos Ken.
dali. Amos, it is said, declares his
purpose not to obey it. If this should
be true, 1--WE can scarcely believe that
it can be true) the next step will be to
put him in the calaboose for contempt
of Court. Many a sinner has been
taught repentance in such temple,
and few days of private reflection
might perhaps do some good.
Examiner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18
From the St. Augustine Herald of April 6.

FROM THE ARMY.-Recent arrivals
from Jupiter River, inform us that the
five hundred Indians encamped there,
" awaiting the decision of the Pres-
dent" have been captured, by order
OF Gen. JEsUP. A part Of them have
been sent to Key Biscayne, (Cape
Florida -the remainder have gone
over land, to Tampa Bay. They are
in all, five hundred and twenty in
number, men, women, and children,
among them one hundred and fifty 10
two hundred warriors.
a more recent arrival brings inior-
nation that Col. BANKHEAp, with his
command, after traversing some "ter-
ra6le swamps, came up with body
of Indians, number not known, but
supposed to be Sam Jones' gang, to
whom a flag was sent but the Indians
fired upon the flag. An attempt was
then made TO surround the Indians but
without successfully escaped.
An express arrived here a few days
since from MIcanopy, by which we
learn that two men have been killed
and scalped in that vicinity. The
name of one, we understand, was HOG
ANs-we have not learned the name OF
the other.
1t is reported that NELSON'S Brigade
have gone home.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-18

DR.. Howard KENNEDY, having
been appointed Travelling Agent for
the Post Office Department, has resign.
ed his situation as post master in Hag.
erstown; and we understand, Frederick
Humbrckhouse, Esq. has been appoin-
ted to fill the vacancy.-HagerS-town
Torch LigM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08


He has refused to set upon his table fol
dinner, any thing but turnip soup with a
little bull beef and sour -crout, which are
not wholesome and necessary for the public
good,
He has refused TO let his only servant
blink-eyed Joe put more than six grains Of
coffee to one gallon of water.
He has turned loose multitude Of fleas
and swarms ofbed bugs, to assail US in the
peaceful hours of the night and eat our sub
stance.
He has kept up in our beds and bed-steads
standing armies Of these mercitess savages
with their scalping knives and tomahawks,
whose rule of warfare is undistinguished
destruction.
He has excited domestic insurrection
amongst US. by getting drunk before break
fast and making his wife and servant so be-.
fore dinner, whereby there is often the devi
to pay.
He has waged cruel war against nature
herself by feeding our horses with broom
straw; and carrying them off to drink where
swine refused to wallow.
He has protected oue-eye Joe in his vii
lainy, in the robbery Of our jugs, by pretend
ing to give him mock trial. after sharing
with him the spoil.
He has cut off our tradc with foreign ports
and brought in his ball-faced whiskey, when
we sent him to buy better liquor abroad and
with perfidy scarcely paralleled in the
most barbarous ages, he has been known to
drink our foreign spirits and fill our bottles
with the mos, dire portions.
He has imposed taxes upon us, to an
enormous amount, against our consent, and
without any rule bui his own arbitrary viii!
and pleasure.
A Landlord whose characteri is thus marked
by every act which may define tyrant and
a miser, is unfit to keep boarding house
for Cherokee Indians.
Nor have we been wanting in our attcn-
ton to Mrs. S.. or Miss Sally. We
have appealed to their native justice aud
we have conjured them to al
ter a state of things which would inevitably
interrupt our connection and correspon-
dcnce. They, too, have been deaf TO the
voice of justice. We are therefore, con-
strained to hold all three Of these parties
alike inimicaI to our well being and regard
less Of our comfort.
We therefore, make this solemn declara-
ton ofour final separation from our former
landlord, and cast our deGnancc at his teeth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
SUNSET.

Soft DER the mountains purple brow,
Meek twilight draws her shadowy gray
From tufted woods, and valleys low,
Lights magic colours steal away.
Yet still, amid the spreading gloom,
Resp!endsnt glow the western waves
That roll DER Neptune's coral caves
A zone oflisht on evenings dome.
On this lone summit lc: me rest,
And view the forms to fnncy dear,
Till on the oceans darkcn'd breast,
The stars of evening tremble clear;
Or the moons pale orb appear,
Throwing her light of radiance wide
Far o'cr the lightly curling tide.
No sounds o'cr silence now prevail.
Save of the murm'ring brook below,
Or sailors song borne on the gale,
Or oar at distance striking slow.
So sweet, so tranquil may my evening ray
Set to this world-and rise in future day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
The Edgelield Advertiser.
Is PUBLISHED
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING..

TERMS.-Three Dollars per annum If PAL
in advance,-Three Dollars and Fifty Gents il
the date Of Subscription, and Four Dollars If
not paid within Six Months. Subscribers out Of
the State are required to pay in adrance.
No subscription received Cor less than one gear,
and no paper discontinued until oil urrearages
are paid, except at the option Of the Editor.
All ptions will be continued unless other
wise ordered, ut the end of the year.
Any person procuring FIVE Subscribers and
becoming responsible for the same shall receive
the sixth copy gratis.
ADvERrIsENENrs conspicuousiy inserted at
GA cents per square, for the first insertion, and
43l cents for each continuance. Advertisements
not having tho number Of insertions marked on
them, will be continued until ordered out, and
charged accordingly.
All Advertisements intended for publication in
this paper, must be deposited in the Office by
Tuesday crening.
All communications addressed to the Editor,
{rosr-PA,D) will be promptly and strictly ut
tended to.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
Apprentice, in the Observation-Disclosures. !.

Apprentices in the Many. is
not generally known among parents and
guardians, (says the U. 8. Gazette,) that by
law Of Congress in 1887, apprentices are
taken into our navy to serve until they are
81 years old. They are taught reading,
writing, arithmetic, navigation, and tho art
Of fseamanship, and are well clothed. After
serving out the time Of their indcnturc, they
will be promoted to the situation of fsunncrs,
gunners' matos, quarter gamers, qnatcr
masters, and other situations Of ofrespeclability
on board ship according to their merits
This is ono step towards increasing the num-
Der Of native born seamen for our navy, au.,
It will be the means Of giving employment.
TO hundreds Of boys that might otherwise bo
brought up in idleness, which often leads TO
disgrace and ruin. We would be glad TO
see law OF Congress requiring our mcrcan-
tile marine to carry apprentices. Itcertainly
would not be objected to ON the purt of our
merchants. whose ships are no,c filed with
foreign seamen, Of every country, who cun-
not feel that interest in tho welfare of the
ship and cargo, that would be felt by our
own hardy sons of tho ocean.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
From the jackson Republican.

o''' "'' o"|""oH 1epuOtCuN.
THINGS WE HATE.-We hate TO see ycry
little men ride very big horses, for If they
should fall, the probability is that they would
get hurt.
We hate snakes, unless they rattle. A
man is a fool to be bitten after fair warning.
We hate to see man without money, and
have pocket full oursclf. Prudence saws
keep 1t. and tho world cries hold fast; so poor
conscience is kept quiet by public opinion.
We hate to hear people in church sing
through their noses instead of their throats.
1t may be very sanctified way, but not a
pleasant one.
We hate to pay our own debts, but expect
every one to pay US.
We hate sin, and like religion.
We hate men who are smarter than US to
he constantly ringing it in our ears. Ifthe
world thinks man smart, it does not mater
how big fool he is in reality.
We hate to see n young man go into
grocery in daylight to take drink. 1t
looks so like dissipation. And then good
old mother Morality is apt to 30 into fits
Whenever shc hears Of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
From the Charleston Patriot.
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERA-
TURE BY GOVERNMENT.

The legitimate mode Of encouraging lit
erature by Government is the advancement
to civil stations of those individuals who
have distinguished themselves in intellectu-
al pursuits. This should he the reward of
literary or scientific merit in republic.
In the absence of system Of pensions, by
thus uniting civil with literary honors, &C.
MUS is flattered and patronizcd, while the
republic is served and elevated. General
Jackson gave his administration the crown
ing grace that embeished great name,
when he placed Mr.. Wheaton as Minister
near the Court of Denmark, and Messrs.
Irving and Legare in Diplomo,ic situations
i'll London and Brussels, Mr.. Van Buren,
seems no less anxious to pursue this liberal
this sagacious path, He has constantly
promoted to office those whose literary &C.
Mus and requirements render their advance
mcnt an act flowing from the justice which
should mark the Chief Magistrate of re.
public, instead of the mere grace and be-
nificc which characterize such promotions
in Monarchy. The late appointment of
Mr.. Bancroft to the collectorship of Boston
is an acknowledgement Of this principle
which even political enemies applaud, while
iris theme for exultation to political friends
Mr.eBancroft by his history of the United
States has earned the chaplet of history
With Mr. Wheaton's History of the North
men, and Mr.. Prescott's History of the
Reign Of Ferdinand and isabella of Spain
it will elevate the literary character of the
U. States"
This is the system Of literary reward in
France, but not in Great Britain. The for
mer recompenses her men of genius by Civ.
ing them oifices-ihe last by giving them
pensions. The first not only confers ciuH
distinctions on her citizens made ilIustrious
by science, but decoratcs them with orders.
It's but short step from she Institute 10
the Council-from the Lccturcship to the
Magistracy-from simple Citizenship to the
Pccrage. In this manner oil the talent
which is available by enlarged study and
high intellectual cultivation is enticed into
the service Of the State. 1t is founded in
narrow prejudice that literary or scientific
pursuits disqualify for civil station. All
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

GEORGE BANCROFT, the author of the
History of the U. States, has been appointed
Collector Of the Customs for the City of
Boston. The Madisonian thus notices his
appointment;
George Bancroft has been appointed
Collector Of the Customs for the ports of
Boston and Charlcstown, in the place of
David Henshaw. resigned. Mr.. Bancroft,
is one Of the finest scholars of the country.
and perhaps the ablest historian of the age.
His history Of America, the second volume
OF which has just been published, has been
considered equal TO Gibbons History Of tho
Roman Empire, in point of profound his
toricai research und philosophical acumen.
We know not how he may fancy an exchange
of his delightful literary retirement for the
turmoil Of q large commercial Custom
House,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
@oetif &eeess.
From, Homes Erery Day BooL
TO THE SUMMERS ZEPHYR.

From, Homes Erery Day Book.
TO THE SUMMERS ZEPHYR.
Zephyrs, stay thy vagrant flight,
And tell me where you're going
Is it to sip offthe dew-drop brigh.
That hangs on the breast of the lily white
In yonder pasture growing;
Or TO revel mid roses and mignionette
sweet;
Or wing'st thou away some fair lady to
meet?
If so, then HE thee away, bland boy,
Thou canst not engage in sweeter employ.
From kissing the blue Of yon bright sum-
mer sky,
To the vinc-cover'd cottage, delighted, I fly,
Where Lucy the gay is shining;
To sport in the beams of her lovely eve,
While her temples with roses she's twining
Then do not de,ain me; sigh to be there,
To fan her young bosom-to play mid her
hair!'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
ORDERS No. IS.
HEAD QUARTERS,

Columbia, Jan. 81, 1893.
"HE COMMANDMENT Chief has received
Il the melancholy intelligence of the
death Of Brigadier General G, J. Trotti Of
the 3rd Brigade and in ordering the usual
tokens Of respect, he is paying but feeble
tribute to the memory of an Officer whose
integrity and beneficence endeared him TO
his Brigade. In his zeal for the organiza-
ton aud improvement Of the militia, and
in his anxious solicitude to discharge faith
fully the arduous duties which his commits
sion imposed upon him, Gen. Trotti was
copspcuous as an officer, whilst his kindness
of manner, emanating from a benevolent
heart, secured for him the respect and es-
TEEN Of those with whom he was associated
by his Office.
l. Tho officers Of the 3rd Brigade will
wear upon the hilts of their side arms the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days,aud
at the first regimental parade after the date
Of this order.
2. Brig. Gen. A. II. Brisbane will COM
mand the 2nd Division until a Major Cen
eral shall have been elected aud commits
stoned.
3. Col. J. II. Hogg will command the
3rd Brigade until Brigadier General shall
have been elected and commissioned.
4. Gen. Brisbane will forthwith order an
election, according to law. for a Brigadier
General to Command the Ord Brigade.
BY order of the Commander-in- Chief
JAMES JONES,
Adjutant aud Inspector Gen.
Jan. 90, 1883 C 50
The Columbia Telescope, Charleston
Mercury and Courier will copy once wceh
for three weeks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
Miscellaneous.
ROUND ROBIN.

One Of the best legal stories we know of
IS that RoundRobin, as it is familiarly call
ed in the lower circuits Of North Carolina
and owes its humor to the very fertile and
cultivated mind Of a lawyer, who is still
alive, but in distant Western State. All
the lawyers attending court about the year
1910 boarded at the house of Mr.. S.,
who at the beginning of his life, as publi-
can was assiduous and providcnt, ut:riches
multiplied, and Boniface became law.
crusty and pa:simonious. His accommo-
dations, as they are usually called, from
being the very best, had by degrees degcn-
Grated into the very worst in the whole
country. This was borne with muttcrings
from time to time until in fit ofdespera,ion
the whole fraternity oflawyers, after mature
delberation in Congress assembled, Re-
solved to quit the house and 60 to another
in the same village. The duty of fannounc-
ing the separation was dcvolved upon the
gentleman above specified, who wrote the
following, and sent to the Landlord, signed
with the names of all the decidenis in a
round ring below.
A DECLARATION.
'.Whcn in the course of human events.
it becomes necessary for half hungry,
half fed, imposed OH set of men, to dissolve
tho bands Of Landlord and boarder, de-
cent respect for the opinions of mankind,
requires that they should declare the causes
which have impelIed them to the separa.
tion.
We hold these truths to oe self evident
that oil men arc created with mouths and
bellies: and that they arc endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable rights.
among which, is that no man shall be COM
PEELED to starve, out of mere complaisance
to Landlord; and that every man has
right to fill his belly aud wet his whistle with
the best that's going.
The history of the present Landlord of
tho White Lion is history Of repeated in.
suits. cxactions and injuries, all having in
direct object tho establishment of absolute
tyranny over their st0machs and throats.-
To prove this, let facts be submitted to n
candid world.
lie has refused to keep any thing to drink
but ball-faccd whiskcy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08
A Steam Hind Instru,nent.-We nc

A Steam Hind Instrument.-We notice
in the United States Gazette, that Mr..
Norris of Philadelphia has applied from
bone to steam locomotives, which is play ed
with such gusto by the steam, that it can
he heard many squares, tootiug away above
tho noise of the steam engine cars. No,
content with single pipe, Mr., N. is about
to add several Of different keys, so thct there
may be concert steam instrumcnts.--N.
Y. Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

Hop to raise Biister.-The Lancet
gives tho following quick and simple mode
of raising blister:
1.-The surgeon cuts piece of brown pa-
per OF the size and shape he intends vesicat-
ing. This being we'll dampcd or moistened
with water, is placed on tho limb affected; a
smoothing iron, (such as is used by washer
women') being previously we'll heated, is
applied over the moistened paper; this plan
produces vcsicated surface almost instan
taneously, being effected by the steam gen
Grated by the contact Of the hot iron and
inoistened paper. This method of blister
lng' being more speedy and less painful
than that commonly adopted, is now gem
orally used in all cases where it is a matter
OF Importance to produce immediate vcsica-
ton"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-03-08

Fire and Fury. Guns and 7hunder.-
The frs, number of a neutral paper. cor.
menced at Naples, (Illinois) contains tho
following with fearless footsteps vel,
tread the pillows beneath a sky ofwrath,
our halyards tipped with fire, carrying with
us tongue Of thunder, and none shall con-
quer until the last armed man has deserted
or fallen in the conflict" This mus. be an
oruc3 neatrality.-PhI Leger.