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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-05-04

Paralysis from Coda young man IN
England, who was ignorant Of the very
temperature produced by ~ha, chemists
call the " treezIng mixture" lately under
took, for trfllug wager to bold hls hand
IN basin full Of snow and salt for fifteen
minutes. lie son the wager, but a, the ..
pense Of his hand. Il was SO paraI, zed a.
10 remain powerless ever after.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-05-04

The Death CLOCK. In The court ward Of
the Palace of Versailles IS clock with one
hand, called Z HOrioge de Ia mort dc Roi
IL contains no works, but consists merely
OF face, in The form of sun, surrounded
by rays. On The death Of klng the hand
Is set to ihe moment Of bis demise. and re-
mains unaltered TIL his successor has re-.
Joined hun IN the grave. The custom ortp.
MAYED under Louis XIII and continued ill
the Revolution. II was revived On The
death Of Louis XVIII aud the hand shll
continues fixed on the precise moment OF
that monarch's death.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-05-04

Raising Bmidings.-Thls improves.
belongs specially to New York ~.
a store now rn,slne one story 10 FROM W.
opp, s,te Fulton market, that has 70 ~ " :.
hundred and fifty tons Of tobacco Wv"
streets require grading, this caps'. 4,
raisIne valuable buildings is very de'"', )
and economical. Moving bacA"S," -
bringing forward brick buildings 40, q o..
is practlsed very successlully'-'A' !
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
THE GAZETTE.
MARRHEY 3BWR@2 VA
WEDNEsDAY, ocrOnER 81. lsas.

BETTiaG on ELEcTIoNs.-Thefe appears 10
be, just at this time, general disposition on
the part Of the conductors Of the press, to pass
sentence Of condemnation upon the practice Of
betting upon elections, which, 10 greater or
less extent, is becoming prevalent in almost eve
~ State in the Union. The practice is denoun
ced IN good round terms, as being fully as great
violation Of the moral law, as the practice Of
gambling at the faro banl-and that il is 50, no
one, iu his senses. can doubt. Bat the denuuci-
aiions that heaped, Of late, upon this evil
practice, have completely astoundcd US. A few
weeks since, the very presses who now denounce
the practice embracing Administration as well
Wing rumpeted forth the information, week
after week, that such aud such bets had been IA
ken by one or the other Of the parties, and that
If either had more money 10 bet upon the same
terms, the means TO cover il, were in readiness,
thereby encouraging much as possible, the
continuance Of that immoral practice All this
was done before the late elections, by those W he
now denounce it Now, if the practice of bet.
! ting on elections is SO improper aud immoral-oi
which there can be no doabt-why was il no,
denounced before the elections took place There
seems TO be little discrepancy between the
conduct Of the press before and after the eec.
| tions which we unable TO understand w.
by no means find fault with the press for denoun.
cling the practice, we think 1t ought to be done
as the practice and all its results are evil, but W,
think more good tcotsld haze been done If the de-
n,tnciafion had been made5efore The election a,
the matter now stands, it places some of oul
brethren Of the quill in rather an awkward stu
! alton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From the Patriot of oeton.r . i,

sht GA otAODSH
FLouR.-Hopard street Flour Since the re-
ceipt OF the English adyices by the Hibernia the
market has assumed more iirmness and the prin-
clpal sales from Stores have been made at e.
eft' The demand is limited. We quote thai
price TO day, although some holders ask SIS
The Wagon price is S so, and S7,624. - Citu
mus ftor.-Sales Of parcels Yesterday al
$!,75. Some holders ask S-Market calm.
NHEAT-On Tuesday aparcel ofvcry prime
virginia red was sold at $l,73 and since then
various parcels of good to prime Virginia reds.
including some to day, have been sold at g 10
and > l,i2-A parcel OF very superior red was
sold to-day at $l,75, but it is not to be taken as
a criterion Of the market the fair quotation
rom good to prime reds being 81 10 to Sl,72
some OF these purchases have been for out of
Town account. a parcel Of Virginia white was
sold TO day at $sl,75 and $ so, for common to
prime. ~
CoRN.-Sales OF white TO day al IS cts. Vel
low Is very dull to day-held at 90 cts, bu, we
hear Of no sales W
RYE.-We quote as heretofore at 80 and 95
cts.
OATs.-Sales at 40 cts
NHIsKEy.-The market is inactive. and We
have TO note shade of decline in prices since
our last Weekly Report. We now quote hhds.
at 43A cts, and bbls. from Stores at 40 and asa
cts. Tho Wagon price of bbls stands at 40 cts
exclusive Of the barrel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

New JERSEY -" The returns have
been received at Trenton, al the Secre.
tary of States office, from the election
districts embracing Melville, Deerlield,
and Southampton, the vote given in
each of which places has been disalow-
ed on account Of iIlegalty in the pro-
ceedings, the consequence of which
is, that the entire OF the Wing tick
ct is elected by from 800 to40O ma.
Jority. "-BdH. american.
In addition TO the above, the Ma
tional lntclligoncer's N. Y. Correspon.
dent writes as follows under date of the
oath.
1t is stated that the Van Buren, car
dldates for Congress in New Jersy in.
slst upon arguing their case before the
Governor and Council and, as the
privilege is TO be allowed, we shall not
have the official announcement for
some time. What returns are in Tren-
ton elect the Wing ticket entire. The
Governor and Council cannot 90 be.
hind that record, il seems to me. The
battle must be fought on the floor of
Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

0S-Messrs. FuLroN & Surru have ;ss,,,a .
prospectus Of a new Review, entitled tho an
uonai Magazine and Republican Review - TO be
published at Washington monthly, under the
Editorial direction Of Henry j. Brent, ESQ, the
first No. of which will be issued on the LIST Of
January. The work will be devoted 10 the ex.
position and dissemination Of sound Wing prin.
eiples' and to the interests Of literature, and
WILL we doubt not under the able direction of IFS
talented Editor, take high stand among the 30.
iitical and literary periodicals Of the couutr, -
nc want OF such periodical at the seat NJ
Government, where the plots and intrio,,cs If
Po'''icai Juggiers are more glazing than at any
o'her point, has for a long time been sensibly
let by the friends Of the Wing cause. and mora
especially, since the establishment Of \ similar
Journal by the advocates Of the political nar,v
which upholds the monstrositics of the Admins.
Ua'lon- The journal established by the Admin
i'tralion party, gives the broadcast support TO all
the destructive doctrines put forth by such men
as Benton Blair, Calhoun, and the other 4" shi
ming lights" of the party to which they belong.
aud 1t is especially important that those doctrines
should be combatted at the fountain from which
they spring, that their effects may be counterac
ted in time toprevent them from doing lasting
harm TO the country. This, the -" National Mar
az'ne'" will efficiently aid in doing, and though
IT may not have corps ofoiIicials TO contribute
their money. or political or literary productions
towards ITS maintenance, we doubt not it will
prove valuable publication, TO both its pub
fishers and the community at large. We shall
make room as soon as possible for its prospec.
tus
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

BY a member Of the Charesiown
ery.-America--Tlre Strangers
home the Soldiers hope--tho Tory's
tomb.
BY J. w. Moore. The Heroes Of
'76--May their spirit ever pervade the
sons Of the "OId Dominion"
BY d. Billmyre, Of the Potomac Ri
fle.-The American VoIunicers--Eyer
ready to defend their Country's cause I;
yet,
Let peace be our motto, and justice our shield,
But when necessity calls us may we dread not
the field.
BY member ofthe Highland Blues.
The Potomac Rihe--A speedy NEE
ting with them in Frederick.
BY member Of the Potomac Rife.
The Governor Of the Old Dominion
May he SO far prore himself the
" Soldiers friend as, in compliance
with the law, to furnish the Volunteer
Companies with camp equipsge.
BY the Company, Gin chorus.
:" To the Ladies' now, round boys--we can't
reinse--we can't refuse
Though bright eyes so abound boys-'tis hard &c
choose It's herd to choose
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

RAISING THE WIND.-A paragraph
from the Louisville Journal has latcIey
been going the rounds of the papers,
IN which II is stated that an individual
named Philips, had some weeks since
offered an opeE letter of credit from Mr..
Noah, Of the N. York Star, and reques.
ted the editor of the Journal, to cash a
draft on Mr.. Noah for $50, which was
accordingly done 1t afterwards appea.
red that the letter of credit was for
gerry, and the object the paragraph IN
the Journal was to put the public on its
guard against any similar attempts on
the part of the Journals late customer.
his notice, it appears from an article
IN the Frederick Examiner ofdhis NOR
ming, has bad the effect intended. That
paper states, that call was made Gin
behalf OF the same operater) on the
Branch Bank at Frederick, on Monday
last, by an individual, who wished to as
certain if the bank would cash the draft
of a Mr.. Philips, on Mr.M Noah, OF
New York ,-theapplicant representing
that said Philips was sick at the hotel.
The negotiation was declined by the
Cashier. And another gentleman be-
ing accldentlly present, who had seen
the Journals paragraph, he informed
the applicant, OF the charge brought i.
galnst his principal. The former ca
pressed great surprize; and the latter
was taken before a magistrate, whence
alter promising to refund the $50 fraud.
uently obtained from the editor of the
Journal, he was allowed to go his way.
In reierenc to the detection thus brought
about, the Examiner remarks, with a
good shew ofreason, that "rogues may
well dread the newspapers. "--Bah PAT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

0I5~ The Vermont Legislature convened n,
montpelier on the llth inst. The votes for Go
vernon being counted were found to stand thus,
Tor siias H. Jennson, Wing, "a, 1873; for WIN.
Z. Bradley, V. b., 1874, scattering 81, giving
Mr. Jennison majority over all other candi.
dates of 5,5l7. The Wing candidates for Lieut.
Governor, and Treasurer, were also elected by
about The same majorites, showing most con-
clusively that Loco FocoiSm finds no favor
among the enlightened yeomen Of the Green
Mountains. The Legislature is also. in both lis
branches, thoroughly Wing. United States
Senator is to be chosen the present session, who
will be Wing OF course. Saml. s. Phelps ESQ.
OF Middlebury, gentleman of fine talents. is
spoken ofby the vergennes vermonter, as like.
ly TO be the man.
By the same paper, also, we perceive that
Mr. Clay still retains his popularity with the
"higs oil Vermont, as is evidenced by his name
standing out in bold relief at the head of The
Wing papers The Rutland Herald, one of the
Oldest papers in the State, and edited by veto.
ran, says, of this distinguished statesman. owe
believe there is no man in this conntrv better
able TO preside over the destnies Of this greo,
hailoh than HENRY CLAY, and certainly there is
no man now on the political stage who is more
merItorious, on account Of his public services.
we hope the good sense of this State will in
duce 1t TO manifest a preference for him Most
earnestly do we wish that the worthy veteran
may have his hopes realized, aud that the fast
hesses OF Vermont may be filled with the shouts
Of gladncss' which the triumph of this great
statesman would cause to reyerberate amopq
them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
SECOND SUPPLY!

% Per Cent Cheaper than ererf
EilE subscribers have just returned
N from the eastern cities with splen-
did fashionable. durable, and elegant as.
sortment Of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, which our customers and the
public are invited TO call and examine
We can only say that we have spared no
pains TO make our assortment as large
and complete as any in the State. Per,
sons who favor us with their custom and
patronage may be assured of being ac'
comodated on the best terms. To those
who have supported our House by Their
friendly patronage, we return our greaies'
Acknowledgements. and solici, continu'
ance Of their custom. We invite our
friends and the public 10 call and exam
Inc If they want goods at reduced prices
and TO see for their own satisfaction, as
facts speak louder than words. We can
not, and will mol enumerate our articles
but will say that our stock is very heavy
and must be disposed of in some way.
Oct. 81. A. ROBINSON & Go.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

1t seems TO be quite certain that Mr..
Force, the New Jersey political parson,
who was one Of the party candidates for
Congress, has lost his elcction-a result,
at which apart from all mere political
considerations, we are heartily rejoiced.
1t is proper rebuke administered 10
"a wolf in Sleeps clothing" who lea
wing the flock committed to his charge,
runs after the" mammon ofunrighteous
ness" Nothing is more disgusting to
us than to see minister Of the gospel
dabblng in the mud and mireof poll.
tics. How, in such a case, can his
hands be clean for his holy ofiice?-
AieT Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

lgs-The Baltimore Patriot, Of Saturday last,
contains an article from the New York Courier
& Enquirer, accompanied BY a circular from the
Treasury departmeht-which we shall, in our
next, lay before our readers. as we are deprived
Of doing 50 this week for want Of time TO put it
ia type-which shows up somewhat strangely
the secret kissing which the +" Government
bettows upon the monster, in private, while 1t is
most busily engaged in kicking it in public
The said circular permitting the receivers to take
the paper Of the United States Bank in paymen:
due the Goyernmt and the disburser to
make all payments with the paper Of said Bank
which can be made legally herewith, because
" they are more conreaient than specie
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

PENssyLvAFIA.-Po rter's majority over Rit
al representation stands we stated In our last
The lngersol! case being yet undecided The
new Constitution has been adopted by MAORI
ty of several thousand votes-a result that has
astonished all parties. The election Of members
oil The Legislature, is given by the Baltimore
Patriot, in the following paragraph -
1T is reported that Cole, the Wing Conser.
yatlve candidate for the House of Representa-.
tives IN iioga county, has beaten his Van Buren,
opponent; and that in the Senatorial district.
composed OF Tioga. Warren, yenango, JefTer-
son, and Potter counties, Hays, the Wing can.
didate, has succeeded over Maynard, V. B.
Both these members have heretofore been given
to the Van Buren, party, in all our estimates Of
'he relative strength of parties in the next Leg
isiature OF Pennsylvania. But il the foregoing
reports be confirmed Of which there is good
| hope, the Senate will stand, Wing 81; V. b
| II; and the House Wing 46; V. b. 81. Thu,
giving Wing majority Of one, Gu joint ballot
sufficient TO secure good man aud true for L
s. Senator And this, after awarding to III,
Vanites the eight members from Philadelphia
county Should the Wing members from III,
county be declared entitled to their seats in the
House, the Wing majority on joint ballot would
DC seventeen. After all, our Wing friends i.
| Ptnnsyv have done as well as could bt
expected, and have sort Of reason to des
| pond
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
Groceries.

E WOULD respectfully announce to tie
n public, that have connected GRO
CERES with my business, and have just
received ard opened fine assol, nent Of
Brown Sugars. White s. Loaf DO.
Molasses, Rice, Chocolate,
A superior quality Of TEAS,
Fine table Salt, Candies, SC. SC
All Of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Oct 81, 1888. WIN DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

The Grand jury Of New York City,
have found true bills against several
individuals concerned with the ubducti
on of Mr. Darg's slave, and the robbery
ofthe master. This case, we presume,
is generally recollec:ed. We hope that
justice will be visited upon the guilty in
this nefarious transaction. Alec. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
N O N I @ u .

Fs HE Medicine and Drug shop of Iale
conducted by The widow Fahrney,
and Daniel Fahrney. will be discontinued
until suitable arrangements are made,
when notice will he given The said shop
is the one where DR.. Peter Fahrney, decd
practised medicine, near Boonsborough,
Washington county, Md.
DANIEL FAHRNEY.
October 81, IS38-St*
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

GA destructive fire broke out in Harrisburg
Pa, on Sunday the Dist inst. A fine Lutheran
Church, which cost 8 200, and other buildings
TO the amount of $4,000, were destroyed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

New YoRK.-The Wings of New York City
have nominated Ogden Hoffman, Edward Curtis
Moses II. Grinnell, and James Monroe, as their
candidates for Congress. The election takes
place next Monday, Tuesday, and Wedres'
day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

Do Thursday morning last, Mrs SopHr.
HILL, wife of Mr. Jacob Hill, of this
town.
on Monday last, DAVID MILLER. aged
4years, son of Mr.. Adam Stewart. of This
town
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

BLACK HAwK.-This celebrated Indian War.
'ior recently died, at his residence in Iowa. Az.
ter death, his remains were disposed of, aecor.
o'ns 10 the custom of his tribe, by his particular
request, viz: placed on the top Of the ground
IN sitting posture, with his cane cenched in his
hand, and enclosed with slabs or rails.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

rory 'nree American Whale Ships, having
vi on board TO the amount of million and a
nan OF dollars, touched at one of the Sandwich
Islands during the fall of 1887. The enternri.o
u ,he Americans leaves but few places, on sea
or land where money is to be made. upvisited
''ou'"y' enterprise and perseverance,, compel
the Tour quarters Of the globe TO pay tribute TO
our counirymen. We quarrel among ourselves
about politics, morals, aud otherma,ters, but nc
yer become SO much engaged in the strife. as 70
neglect any opportunity that may offer. Of advan.
eng our fortunes, and our country's prospentv.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

Ono ELEcrroN.-Tho Congressional
ection has resulted in the choice Of
the following members. Names of
Wing members in italics:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
EsrOOsns.

8 DOZEN BLOOMS, a,superior ar
- tIcle, JUS: received and for sale
by W NJ. LONG s. SON.
Oct 81 1898.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
Public Sale.

4 will offer at public auc ion on Thurs
I'll day the Sih day OF November, al my
residence in Berkeley county, the follow
ing property, TO wit several head Of
ilO8SIAS 6 OAE7ElLIEo
Fat and Stock HOGS, Farming Utensils
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Ger.
man Organ, quantity of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

A NHEESE.-Just received, aud for sale
" BY A. ROBINSON & Co.
Oct. 81 1898.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
Fancy Goods.

M Il are now receiving the largest and
W most general supply of FANCY
GOODS. that we have ever presented,
comprising every thing new and elegant
Tor the present seasons We would DO.
li'ely invite the Ladies to call and exam
me our stock. A. ROBINSON s. Co.
Oct. 81 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
v AZ sAKsE LIE LAND
~ OR 81 AT,9

ls'Wl2 SAlhiasa
Fly virtue OF deed of trust. from JAS
e PoiterfeId, for the benefi, Of Geo por.
teiieId, admir- de bonis non, with the will
annexed. Of Chas PorterfieId deed, duly
recorded in the County Court of Berkeley,
the undersigned will sell atpublc auction
Tor cash. 10 the highest bidder, on the pre-.
misses, on Thursday the Sd day Of January,
1859, the following tracts or parcels Of
Land, situated near Little Georgetown,
in the County OF Berkeley, and in the oc
cupancy Of said James Poiterlield, TO wit;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
0ne Parcel, 0GISAcres.

One do Of 22a do.
One do Of III do.
One do Of 30 do.
Or so much thereof as shall be sufficient
TO pay the interest on $500, from the 18Th
January, 1888. and pay the costs Of sale.
HARRISON WAITE
Octooer 81, 1883 low. Trustee,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
VALUABLE NEGRO WOMAN,
AND FOUR CHILDREN

TERms.-The Corn. Rye, and Fat
Hogs will be sold for Cash On other
sales. amounting to So, and upwards. a
credit OF nine months will be given by the
purchaser giving bond and approved Sc
curiyt-under IS. Cash on the dav ofsale
JOSEPH 6 VANMETRE.
October 81, I93S-2w.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
Corn & Rive.

by the busbel. fine parcel of Timothy
Hay SC. will also sell, at the same
Time and place, TO some citizen of the
county
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

SHEET lRON.-Just received and for
~ sale by A ROBINSON g. Co.
Oct 81 1898
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31
Capital,

100000 IDollarsgQ
One Of The largest and most Jri1liap,
Schemes erer drawn IN the u. States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

NH ERiNO'-A very heavy stock lust
AVE- received, and can be sold at half
prices by A. ROBINSON s. Co.
Oct 81 1888.