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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

HEALTH OF BALTIMoRE.--The Bal
timore Patriot July The 18th say s.:--
The effects Of the hot weather, and the
lmprudences Of drink, diet, &c. conse-
quent thereon, are visible in the report
of interments for last week. This
shows that in Baltimore, as well as in
Philadelphia and New York, an unusu.
al number Of deaths have taken place
during the hot weather. The increa-
sed mortality has been more especially
among chlldren--as, out Of ninety-tour
deaths during the week, no less than
thirty .nine were of infants under two
years. The deaths in New York for a
like period were 229, with great pro-
portion of children; while those in Phil
adelphia are stated at 23l--of which,
las, or more than one half, were of
children.
There has been yesterday and today
some symptoms of "a return of hot wea>
Their. though we trust that "the worst
is over" In this respect, for the present
season. The thermometer was how
ever again up to SO yesterday; and
though a heavy dash Of rain fell last
night between twelve ana one O'clock
1t ranges at noon to-day a: abou, 81
deg. While the warm weather lasts,
1t becomes every one TO avoid unneces.
sary exposure, and to be prudent and
cautious in the use of Geld water, when
over heated, and especially when the
system is Frustrated by recent ex ertion
This IS the time when exposure to the
sun, or drinking cold water, is especi.
ally injurious.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

NEWSPAPER IMPRovEMErr.--Ths
Baltimore Patrio. Of July 21s., says:
The Charlsstown, VA FREE PRESS
came to US this morning in an enlarged
form and with an entire new dress. II
is now among the largest and hand.
soonest, as il has always been among
the most able and efficient papers OF
the Ancient Dominion.
This march OF improvement, which
is recognized especially among the
Wing presses ofthe day, is a cheering
and grateful evidence, to the parties
concerned, that their labors in the
cause of free principles and good GO
vcrnment, are properly appreciated by
the body ofthe people. Treasury pa
tronage and pap may give temporary
lulness, and an appearance ofpreterna-
tural health and vigor to the Sub
Treasury press. But public approba.
ton and patronage are the supports Of
the Wing press Of the Union, and in
these elements there is happily "nc
mistake" The Wing press Of the
present day is PROFESSIONALLY the true
exponent Of free principles OF govern
Inent and popular rights; and it is
therefore, and very properly, the pop,
ular resolve, that the Wing press should
prosper. A "stream of many tide.
against the foes of the people" it is the
| ,oiH Of the people that the Wing pres.
should receive the reward BETTING
faithful public servants-a reward which
ministers to its strength and efficiency
by extending its foundations deep ant
broad in the public confidence, ant
thus, while it operates as requltal 70
past good and honest service, tends alst
TO increase its means Of future useful
] ness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
Form the New York Star.

ExPLoRIEo ExpEDrTroN--J.N N. REY-
NoLDs.--fhe Cincinnati and other Ohio
papers, evince much spirit on The slight
lntImation which appears to have rea-
ched there, that Mr.. Reynolds is not TO
accompany the expedition. We adj
mire this noble feeling Of State pride,
as eynced by lis press IN behalf OF her
son, who has by a spirit of hardy, I'm.
conquerable enterprise, acquired alrea-
dy an enduring reputation for himself,
and reflected upon his native state as
well as upon the whole country. The
public will be slow 10 credit that Presi.
dent Van Buren, will permit his Score.
tafles to perform an act Of such wanton
injustice, as to exclude from all partci
patton the author. tho protector, the in
defaligable, talented and successful ad-
yocate of the enterprise. At one time,
says the Gazette, every measure was
OF high views and sound conception
a noble ship, strong band Of embodi-
ed scienco--a commander equal to the
station III years, in maritime expert
ence and intelligence. Suddenly all
this promise was disslpated, and every
thing was TO commence as il were de
nouo-new ships, men, officers, new
ganizatons--t razee was to come
over them all. Against this arrange
ment of Secretary Dickerson, strong
demonstrates, says the Gazette, has
been prese ted to the President, sub-
scribed VIZ are told, by almost every
western member Of Congress. We
are yet TO see what effect it will pro.
duce; the country looks anxiously for
something TO be done, and will not be
satisfied if Mr.. Reynolds is neglec.
| ted.
The Republican, an administration
paper, transfers to its columns the arli-
Gle from the Gazette, and says the tri.
butte therein contained is due 10 Mr..
Reynolds, who is the protector Of the
expedition, and rs fair representation
OF tbs West upon this subject.
Mr.. Reynolds may we'll afford to
look on and with composure abide the
result-his triumph is complete. The
Secretary of the Navy, with all his
abettors has not been able to defeat the
expedition. In his unworthy efforts to
accomplish that object, he has been
met boldly by Mr.. Reynolds and writ
ten down. The expedition must 60,
the country has willed it, and Congress
by three enactments, has responded to
that will, that is the first expedition
from this country it will not be the
last.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25


PARTIEs.-The Esprit of party"
has been called "the salt Of our politi-
cal existence" We are disposed, not
withstanding the disgust which we dali
~ experience at Witnessing the misera-
bic scrambles for power and place,
which we see throughout the republic,
to recognize and admit the truth of the
apophlhegm. The effort with all good
men and true patriots should be, not to
repress party spirit altogether, blu, to
confine it within proper bounds, and
to direct it TO useful purposes and noble
ends.
Party spirit, wild, reckless, un;amed
and undlscriminating, is demon full
of fury and mischief. Party spirit,
cold, calculating, and selfish, is re-
vengeful, malicious, and dangerous by.
pocrlte. Party spirit, open, generous,
and manly looking to the triumph o.
principles, and liberal enough to per.
nit men TO differ in opinion, without
prescription or abuse, is closely allied
to patriotism and love of country. L
is only, therefore, the last that the free
and virtuous citIzers Of this country
should ever permit to extend in the
land.
There must be parties-and mer
must take sides, 10 this country, Of al
others on the face Of the globe. Here
where the elective principle runs thro
every department Of the government
and where almost annual appeals have
to be made TO the people for judgmen
upon the conduct of their representa-
tives and servants, it must needs be
that continual succession of part,
contests will be kept up. The natur,
of the case, then, being such, as to rem
der parties indispensable, constan
exertlon should be used to keep then
as pure as possible, and TO prevent til,
bitter waters Of personal strife and vul
gar passion from mingIing in the clea
streams popular opinion.
The great mass of the people of,hi
country are honest and mean well. -
AS far as they are concerned, if left t.
themselves, the political divisions int
which they might fall, would Away.
be such, as ultimately to advance tn,
prosperity and preserve the bappines.
of the country. 1t is only when the,
are led by ambitious demagogues, tina
they stumble, and err, and cease to rea
son.
Reform, then, is wanting in the pc
litical parties of the day, as in every
thing else. Give the people light! anc
learn them to watch with jealous vigi.
lance the LEADERS. No man worship
No implicit faith in any mans opinion
No blind devotion Let the reform
begin with this.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

MARYLAND.-Ihe grain crop.-A
friend just returned from a visit to the
Eastern shore assures US that he has
never seen the crops SO fine in that sec
lion as at the present harvest. The
wheat is generally in, and the quality
and quantity far exceed the usual yield
As proof, he states that the produce
Of the farm of Edward Lloyd, Esq. on
Wye river, it is supposed will amour,
to 10000 bushels wheat and 5000
bushels corn, and that of Jas. LLOYD,
Esq. to about 10000 bushels wheat,
with proportionate quantity of corn
larger yield by several thousand
bushels than has eyer come from the
same land. Who will think of hard
times with such prospects before usl-
lie noticed, as curiosity, n machine
in operation on the farm of one OF tn.
best agricu,urists in Talbot county
which cuts the grain as fast as ten me1
could bnd-doing the work of ten
"cradles" as close and clear as if reap
ers had passed over the field. We
should call this rapid work.
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Some of the English papers appear
to be alarmed about the crops. and
prognosticate all the evils to trade and
the currency which usually attend
shortness.
The American Ambassador and M,
Stevenson have returned to their res.
dence in Portland-place, from ysi,
to Al;hroP, the seat Of Lord Spep.
Ger.
The arrival of John Van Buren
ESQ.,, son Of the President, is announ.
ced in the London papers Of June Is.
In addition to lines Of steam ships to
America and the West Indies, a com.
pany has been formed at London. to
establish line between that port and
the Brazils.
The Duke de Nemours, second sen
of the French King. was expected at
Brighton on the 21st of June, for a
stay of about three weeks in England
He was said to be the bearer OF dia.
mond boquet, ofthe value Of l 900 ,0O0f
as present from his father to Queen
Victoria.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
From tho Newark IN. J. Eagle.
DEATH OF THE HERMIT,

An inquest was held on the 4th oil
July insl., over the body of Hope Pc.
trikin, Scotchman. aged about As
years, found drowned in the Passaic
River, short distance below this city.
1t appeared by the evidence of some
boys on the shore at the time, that he
went in to bathe, and swan out into
the middle Of the river and attempted
to return, but soon sung out for help
and began to sink, and before asss-
lance could reach him disappeared -
His body was recovered in short
time, but too late to save his life. The
verdict OF the Jury was accidental
death by drowning while bathing in the
river" Hope was the son of a Scotch
Presbyterian clergyman, and came to
this country to seek his fortune about
nineteen years ago. He first estab-
lished himselfin the Bleaching business
at the English Neighborhood in Bergen
county; but not succeeding to his sat
isfacton, disposed of his property there
and went to the South. Here he fell
into the hands of sharpers and lost all
his property. He became dishearten-
ed, detected and Disguised with the
world, and wandered from place to
place until he finally reached Newark
about six years ago. He obtained
permission to build himsefa small hut
in the woods, near the Passaic River,
where he lived a secluded hermn's life
alone, occasionally working for the
neighbors to enable him 10 procure the
necessaries of life. He was, in the
language of those best acquainted with
him one Of the honestrst men living.
In his youth he had received liberal
education and was first-rate scholar.
He spent most of his time in reading
and writing. His remarks on certain
passages Of the Bible written in the
margin, show that he was no stranger
to its contents. He left no property
excepting great number Of letter.
from his friends and correspondents If
this country and in Europe, and larg,
bundle Of manuscripts of his own wri
ting. Hope had never been married
and the reason he gave for remainin!
single, was, that he had been engaged
TO lady in Scotland, and never, to III,
day of his death, did he abandon thu
idea of yet being able to return ant
fulfil his engagement with her.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

A CHfp oFTHE OH BLOCK. In the
speech of young Crockett, of Tennes-
see, upon the memorial Of Francis P.
Blair, 10 reference to the public prict-
ing, Mr.. Crockett said:
"Sir, by way Of illustrating the
baseness and peridy of this official ed
i,or, | will relate trick that he played
off on me at the commencement ofthis
session. | hope the fact is not forgot
ton by the house or by the country,
that the President refused to allow TO
the printer ofthe house copy Of his
message under the ordinary injunctions
previously to its being read, as was
shown by correspondence in the Mad
isonian soon after. This | then belly.
ed, and still believe, was low and a
ptiful maneuvre of his excellency, to
throw patronage in the way of the
Globe. The consequence was, that
the printer Of this house, was unable 10
supply the members with the message
until he could print them, after it was
delivered, unless he would allow them
to be furnished by the favored editor of
the Globe. Owing to this fact | and
many others were compelled to submit
to the delay, or buy them from the
Globe office.
"Knowing the great anxiety of my
constituents to see the message as soon
as possible, | adopted the latter aIterna.
tive. ordered some two or three hun
bred, and they were sent to me already
enveloped. | had sent them all away
but two or three, before opened one o.
them; and sir, what 90 you imagine
my astonishment was when discover.
ed prospectus of the Extra Globe
struggled in it Thus you see, SIR by
a gross fraud upon the Government
and base imposition upon me, was
made to frank to my constituents, fol
aught know, some two or three hun.
dred prospectuses for the Extra Globe
! spoke OF il t, several gentlemen, who
Informed me that the same trick hat
been played off upon them. Now, sir
(said Mr.. c. can any man believe ,ha
a wretch who is capable of such SNUG
Cling, fraud, and treachery as this, If
small matters, would not be capable o
any crime, no matter, how infamous
if he thought he could escape detec.
tion and punishment 7"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
RECOGNITION OF TEXAN INDEpE,

RECOGNITION OF TExIAN INDEPEN-
DENCE.-The New Orleans Bulletin
ofJuly 18th, says A rumor has rea-
ched the city, brought by passengers
on the Columbia, that England has
lorna lily acknowledged the indepen-
dence OF Texas in a commercial treaty
signed at Houston by the President
on the 4th of July. 1t wants confirm
alton. Probably the next arrival will
clear up all doubts. There seems to
be no doubt OF commercial treaty
having been concluded between the
two countries. This compact, we
should think, nigh: easily be construed
into recognition by England; for If
Texas is still province Of Mexico,
how can she make commercial treaties
and arrangements with Great Britain
or other foreign power The capaci'
ty TO treat necessarily involves as one
of its elements, the national existence
and Independence Of all the parties TO
the treaty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
Correspondence Of the National Intelligencer.

Correspondence Of the National In,elligencer.
Somebody in the London Times, is
chopping US Americans into minced
meat /; and all the sins we ever COM
mitteI, be they in Vicksburg, or Arkan.
sas, or Boston, by Judge Lawless and
the Lynch mobs, are paraded GU, a,
length to horrify Europeans from
such Lynch-killing, Notwithstanding,
COMMUNICATING, lawl, ss-expounding,
steam-blowing-up set ofrascals. They
make US out worse than we used to
make out Texas. However, this is
the dark side. 1t is clear that the
United States are now the amazement
of the European world the faith of
our merchants, the wonderful recuper.
alive power Of our people, IN a crisis
that would have staggered Europe for
a quarter Of century, having made
that crisis add to our moral importance.
John Bull handles us with gloves, in
comparison with his manner when he
takes up France, or Italy, or Germa-
ny, or Turk, or Tartar. He likes bro
Their Jonathan at heart as sort of
countryman of his run mad.
The French Chamber Of Deputies,
by powerful majority, have decided
TO hold on their African possessions,
maugre all the cost. For wonder,
LOUIS PHILIPPE has gone through
public review OF the National Guards
without being shot at, or asssailed by
any internal machines.
The London Times has taken up the
Globe tune of Biddle and the Bank;
and its last city article beats the Globe
out and out.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
CONSOLATION IN DEArH.-The pt

CONSOLATION IN DEATH.--The Phi.
losopher tells an effecting anecdote of
his step mothers father, Old Barney
Sharpnell, OF the late firm of Sharpnell
ard Closeley, grocers. They failed du.
ring the embargo, and shortly after,
Sharpnell, whose health had been ser,
ously affected by his ungratsful avari-
cous disposition, was brought to his
death bed. Throughout his life he had
acted as if he religiously believed that
1t was his solemn duty to overreach
every body IN bargaining. This 'ru.
ling passion was strong in DEATH and
barnt brightly in his bosom even on the
cold borders of the grave. Two days
before his death, his former partner,
Closely, called upon him, TO take Fl.
nal leave, and the following dialogue
took place
Closely. How is it with you Sharp.
nell, to day ?
SharpneIl. o dear, don't know.
G. Do you feel as though you were
losing or gaining groundi
S. ., am sipking-sinking very
fast, shall make die of it.
G. Do you feel prepared for your fl.
nal end
5. Why, yes but should like &c
live out this week, as have paid uI
the rent to this time.
Z. Is your mind composed
S. All except one little thing, and
If could settle that, should die easy.
Z. Is it any thing that could do for
you.
S. ! don't know but you can, part
ner. Do you know any good .carpen-
ter that owes about halfthe price of a
good strong coffin
c. Yes.
). Well, wish you would get him
10 make me one, and III mako him
trust me for the other half.
c. Had he not better be paid the
cash
s. 0, no, I'd rather owe him, for its
long time he has owed US.
Z. Just rs you say, then.
s. Thank you, thank you, partner :;
you are the only friend have seen yet.
Farewell-God bless and reward you
Tor making the mind OF dying man
easy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
MEXICAN BLocKADE.-The French

MEXICAN BLocKADE.-The French
blockade of Mexico excites jealousy in
England. The London Courier says.
England and the United States are
equally interested in looking AT the az
fair with some jealousy. The trick
cry by which the Duke of Wellington
was imposed on, when a French feet
was sent to Algiers to demand satisfac-
ton for an affront offered TO Consul,
ought not to be forgotten. If the
French obtain possession of a strong
hold on the Mexican coast, it will DO
no easy matter to induce them TO re.
linquish it: and with the half civilized
Mexicans for their neighbors, there
will never be difficulty in finding
pretexts for new demands OF satisiac'
tion. Mexico nigh. then become 's
completely French possession as Al
giers is now, for there would be lmme-
diately strong colonization party f"
the Chambers"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
HARD ENoUGH.-The Baltimore

HARD ENoUGH.-The Baltimore
Patriot of July goth, says BY a re-
port IN this mornings National lntelli-
gencer, under the head of home intel
ligence, we learn that some of the loa-
fers who lounge about town, have sue
ceeded partially in making plated but
tons answer the purpose of a hard mo-
ney currency, by having the eyes bro
ken off, and being hammered smooth,
and plane. Several shopkeepers had
been imposed upon by this homely at
tempt at CONTRIBUTING the consttu-
iional currency"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

The SPITE BILL.-The bill for the
suppression ofthe old notes ofthe Bank
of the United States, was evidently
passed as measure of spite against
the Bank. Mr.. Prentiss, in his speech
at Havre de Grace, happily illustrated
the spirit in which this law was passed,
by familiar anecdote. Two boys al
school had fight. One Of them be-
ing vanquished, turned to his exultng
antagonist and exclaimed, off you
can whip me, | will make mouths at
your sister. $50 with The admins
iration-defeated by the people, they
vent their lmpotent spleen BY making
mouths at Nick Biddie. Allen. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
THE MOUNT VERNON FARMER

THE MOUNT VERNON FARMER
The fame ofGen. Washington as sol
der and statesman is universally
known and highly admired by all who
appreciate talents, worth, and love oil
country; but his character as a farmer
was less known in his day, and his
memory in this respect is not venerated
according to its desert. Possessing
ample means and the most ardent love
of rural life, he was one ofthe first ex-
perimen:al and practical farmers in Vir.
GINA. His estate at Mount Vernon
consisted of 10000 acres ofland in one
body, equal to about Is square miles.
1t was divided into farms of convenient
size at the distance of 2, 8, A, and 5,
miles from his mansion house. These
farms he visited every day in pleasant
weather, and was constantly engaged
IN making experiments for the improve
ment of agriculture.
Some idea of the extent of his farm.
ing operations may be formed from the
following facts; in 1857 he had 500 a.
cTes in grass-sowed 600 bushels Of
oats-700 acres with wheat, and prepa.
red as much more for corn, barley,
potatoes, beans, peas, &c., and $50
with turnips. His stock consisted of
l40 horses, ll2 cows, 235 working OK
en-, hefers and steers, and 500 sheep.
He constantly employed $50 hands,
and kept "a ploughs going during the
whole year, when the earth and the
state ofthe weather would permit. In
l7s6 ne slaughtered $50 hogs, weigh.
ing 1850 for the use of his family, be-
SIDES provisions for his negroes. Silk. |
CulturiSt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

MERITED Communicable cili-
zens OF Erie, Penn, have presented to
MIR. Webster Cane, made from the
timber of Commodore Perry's flag ship,
on which among other inscriptions, are
the following: "The Hon. Daniel
Webster, the defender of the Constitu.
ton and the Citizen Of the Union"-
" Liberty and Union, now and forever,
one and inseparable'-" One Country,
one Constitution, one Destiny. "-Aler.
Gas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
FLORIDA WAR.-The Romney In.

FLORIDA WAR.-The Romney In
telligencer Of the 2lst. says:-A letter
from Tallahassee, dated June Dad
which we find in one OF our exchange
papers says:
We have little hopes OF inducing the
Indians yet out to surrender. Their
movements are most hostile. We learn
that every post abandoned by our
troops has been destroyed.
Fort Clinch on the Withlachooche.
Forts King and Mellon have been
burned, and most Of the bridges in the
nation destroys ed. Scarcely had our
troops passed the bridge near Fort
King ere it was burned by the Indians
who were following close in the rear of
the Army.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

AFFECTING INcDENT.-The Column
bus State Journal relates the following
affecting incident, as having occurred o. !,
the recent celebration Of the National
Anniversary in Piqua, Ohio:-A revo'
dictionary soldier, John Campbell "
ing dangerously i'll expressed a desire
to linger until another Anniversary sun
should shine upon the land for whose
liberty he expended tine prime OF man
hood. The morning of the Four'h
found him yet alive. He requested ina.
the procession of tho citizens should pan
in front OF his dwelling, as be wished
once mors to see the American fIsg'
His request was complied with. Du'
ring the day he expired!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

One ofthe most significant toasts We
have yet seen published, is the follow
ing given at the Chukcatuck Va. cele
bration Of the 4th. Business, is bust.
ness, and the prudent man never suffers
II to be wholly forgotten.
By James P. Gwinn, deputy Sheriff, }
Fellow citizens, prepare to pay your
taxes, tor shall soon be down upon
you.