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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

TIE GoyEhFoR's ~MrssAeE.-The n.,,.--
of the Governor coming to hand l.,r -
week crowded GU. much Of The currep, n.u.
our last, bat feeling an anxiety 10 place j, 80,
hands of our readers, we gave it prefereno.
every thing else. Ia doing so, we copee;,.
we filled our sheet with the best matt,
could cootain,-th the message Of an inds.,,.'
Governor. Gov. Campbell lays the b,.m-
our disordered currency At the rich, nl...
the fountain head. The action Of N. r., "
Government, first, in removing III. ,,,,;-
neys from the United States Bank, and ,l...'
them in State Banks; second, in stimnl..;.-as
State Banks 10 discount with A libe,,, -,
and third, the order from the Govcrnmep, 10
ceive nothing but specie for public due, -.
the grand causes whence have flowed Il, ~
disasters that have overiaken the ,o,.,..
There arc other matters mixed up with ~
great causes, that have helped 10 aceeler,,. a
evils That are now upon US, bu, those ,br.e .
the principal agents by which the der,,..,
state of the currency has been brough, .,a..
The Governor states these facts with a boIdD,,
and independence. worthy Of all praise. IL,
credit system, that is the banking system. i.
thinks too intimately connected with ,hs :.
prosperity and future well being of N. .o,.,-
to be ,hrown to the wind, at the beck Of 49,.
political mountebauk who chooses to d.,,.;.
against il.
The situation Of the banks in the ,,s,. !. ,.
as to do credit TO those to whose manasem.,,
they are entrusted, and secure the confidence, :,
those who hold their obligations.
His views upon the school system. and \.
Recommendation for its improvement, are ain.
sound and judicious. So also his view, reI,,;,.
to the militia system. and the measures, he o,o.
poses for the better preservation Of arm, and a..
coutrements furnished by the state for vo,,n,...
companies.
The works Of internal improvement, ,bron,b.
out the State are in a state of forw ardpe,, and
fast progressing tow Yards completion. and III.
time is not far distant. il is to be hoped whe,
Virginia will be equal if not superior to her ,n.
ter states, in the magnitude and u~sefulucu d
her public works.
IL gives us pleasure TO witness the manner in
which the Message of Governor Campbell !,
spoken OF by those at distance. Not a word Of
disapprobation has been breathed again,, il.
The independence Of the Governor, has won III,
esteem Of his political opponents, and .ilenced
the clamor tf the radical. dwelling, portion Of
his own party.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
RECESSION OF GEoRcrrowN n

RECESSION OF GEORGETOWN, D.. c,
The Mayor of Georgetown has cal.
led a meeting for the purpose of,aking
into consideration the impro per ano
wan:on interference with their proper.
ty and constitutional rights, on the
part of the people ofsome of the States.
as evidenced by the petitions daily
thrust upon Congress, seeking the abo.
lition of Slavery in the District-and
finally, TO Judge and determine the ex.
~pediency necessity, and importance O
procuring a recession of that town
and the portion washington County
West of Rock Creek to Maryland
Bali. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

JURoRs 1t will be seen by referring 10 on,
paper to-day, that Mr.. Peter has introduced,
and carried, in the House of Delegates. a NO.
tion directing the committee on Courts Of Justies
to inquire into the expediency Of so amending II,
laws in relation 10 jurors as to require the She.
riff TO summon a sufficient number Of Jurymeu
for a court term. previous to the sitting Of the
court, and to provide a per diem compensation 10
snch jurors. The system now in operation rels
tive TO jurors, is oppressive in the extremes
man may be taken from his business, no matter
how important, without a moments notice. KEEP,
in a jury room all day--Day, perhaps a week.
and yet he receives not a farthing in compenn.
ton for the trouble thus given him. The effect
of such a system, is, that towards the latter part
of the term Of court, il is sometimes almost i'm.
possible to procure a jury competent to Try an
evidently plain and easily understood case. Er.
cry man Of intelligence, sound judgment, and
worth, whose business is Of any importance at
all, will, during the latter part Of court week,
hardly ever be seen in town, for fear Of being
nabbed by the sheriff to serve on a jury. These
things ought TO be otherwise "a system ought
tobe adopted that would secure the attendance
OF a competent jury throughout a session Of cour,
and not drive every person away after the first
day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
From the National Intelligencer.

DrsAsrRoUs NEWS FROM FLORIDA.
The apprehensions which we express
sed, a few days ago, as to the probable
character of the next news we should
receive from the seat of war In fLoRI-
DA, are already unhappIly too far real
lied. An action has been fought be-
tween a detachment Of the Regulars
and Missouri Volunteers, under the
command of Col. TAYLOR, and the In
dams, said to have been commanded by
SAM JONES, which appears to have re-
suited most disastrously to ourtroops,
twenty-cight (including several yalua,
BILE oficers) having been killed, and
one hundred and eleven wounded.
The following, by the Express Mail
Of yesterday. are all the particulars
that have reached us, each account,
however, confirming the other in all
essential particulars:
SAVANNAH, JAM, 6, 1888
From FLoRIDA.-From Capt. Mills,
of the steamer Camden, from Garey's
Ferry, arrived this morning, we learn
that on the 2Sth uIt., between Peas
creek and the Cypress swamp, a small
party of Indians was seen and pursued,
and when the pursuing party reached
the hammock, the Indians we're dlscov-
cred in great force, and a severe con.
test Immediately ensued, in which TWEEN.
weight Of our gallant troops were XII.
led and one hundred and eleven woun.
ded. Among the killed are Colonel
THOMPSON, Capt. VAN SwEARINGEN,
Lieut.. Brook, and Lieut.. CENTER, all
of the Army, and Col. GENTRY, Capt.
ANDREWS, and Lieut.. WALKER, yolun.
teers, wounded. Col. GENTRY has
since died.
The loss Of the Indians not ascertain
ed, but presumed to be large. A few
days previous, Gen. JEsUP captured 81
Indians near Fort Lane.
Since the above was written we have
been politely furnished with the follow
ing ertra, which painfully confirms the
above statemeet.
From the Jacksonville Courier.
We hasten to give to the Public the
following intelligence ola battle recent
ly fought between u troops, and the
Indians The place, as stated in the
letter, is not known to US, or the VIII
ter. Such accounts cannot but con-
vice all that the foe we are pursuing
and fighting is not to be condemned.
To the Editor of the Jacksonville Courier.
GAREy's FERRY, JAN. 2, 1898.
DEAR SIR | hasten to inform you
that a battle was fought a few days
since, (place not known) between the
Indians and part of the 9th Regiment
of Infantry. We lost in killed and
wounded, l39 loss of the enemy not
known. The officers killed, are Lieut..
Col. Thomson, Capt. Van Swearingen,
Lieut's Brooks and Center, and Col.
Gentry of the volunteers. Wounded
Ill i; killed, %.
Yours, in haste,
RICHARD WEIGTHMAN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
ArFLICTING AID SUDDEN DEATH.

AFFLICIiNG AND OtDDEN
On Saturday last, Mr.. E. V. SPAR
HAWK, died suddenly Of hermorrhage
OF the lungs. Mr.. S. was on his way
from the Capitol to his house, just after
the Adjournment of the House of Dele
gates, and had not left the square when
he was attacked. He was assisted TO
the Powhutan House /; but he survived
only q few moments. MIR. S~parhawk
is reputed forhis ability as a Reporter, in
which capacity he has been long known
in this city. His Literary attainments
too were fine. He had lately assumed
the Editorial control of the Petersburg
lntelligencer, and was attending the
Session of the legislature to sketch its
proceedings for his paper. Mr., S. has
left q wife and three children who have
the warmest ~sympathies Of the public,
in their sudden and painful bsreayment.
Richmond Comwiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
STEALING IN CHURcH.-Yesterdny

STEALING IN CHURCH.-Yesterday
morning, Christmas, as the "contri.
button box" was passing round at the
Catholic Church, a man exceedingly
well dressed, was observed in the gen.
crosby of his heart TO put in one cent,
but in exchange therefor removed
from the box to his pocket a two dol
lar bill. He was, however, stopped,
the money taken from him, and after
a severe reprimand was permitted to
depart. -Bost. Traveller.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
Correspondence Of the Albany Evening Jour
BUFFALO, Jan. 1, 1898.

DUfFALo, Jdu. Il AooO'
T. Weed, Esq.-Dear Sir: Our
city is a perfect military camp, and
the excitement here is beyond any
thing you can possibly imagine. There
are at least 5000 armed men in the
city this night, and more are constant
ly arriving. Gen. Burt's brigade came
in to-day from the adjoining towns IN
such numbers and with such feeling
and determination to ayenge the death
of our people on board the Caroline,
that it is almost impossible for our
most considerable and prudent men 10
prevent them from marching directly
to Navy Island, and of course openly
violating neutrality. They continue
to receive recruits Of men and arms
upon the Island constantly, and what
it will all end in, God only knows
Gen. Gould of Rochester, DR.. Johnson
of this city, and the United States
District Attorney, N. J. Benton, came
up in the cars, this evening, from be-
low, and report that there has been
much heavy firing between the Island
and the main shore this afternoon
tina, the royalist breast works were a
gain knocked to pieces, but they had
not a~scertained whether any one was
killed. They expected an attack to
night, but as the royalists had but 1870
regulars, who arrived last night from
Kingston, | scarcely believe it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

sssemblage, it was received by "threc
times three" of the heartiest cheers
that | have receRtly listened to. OF
what use would it be to talk OF the
provisions of neutrality marked down
on a piece of parchment, to men to as
semble on such an occasion, and at
such a time. You see the fever is
I'M
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
Coriespondense Of the Courier and Enquirer.
ALBANY, Jan. 4, 1888.

The Telegraph Mail of Tuesday
evening, due from Butfalo has failed.
undoubtedly owing to the breaking up
of the~roads west of Utica, in conse-
quence of the mild weather, We
learn, however, by passengers, who
left Buffalo on Tuesday morning, that
a heavy caanonading was heard in the
direction Of Navy Island during Mon
day night, and was continued up to
their departure, from which it was in.
ferred tina. the contemplated attack
upon that position had been made. !
have seen "A gentleman from Utica,
who read a letter from some where in
the region Of the seat OF war, dated on
Tuesday morning, which states that
three attempts 10 carry the island had
been made by the royalists, in all OF
which they had failed with immense
loss and that subsequently Van Rens.
selaer had crossed to the main shore,
and planted the patriot standard at
Chippewa.
This is the latest rumour. The
blood in many a cheek tingled at its
announcement here. But can it be be-
lieved | am incredulous. Beyond
u doubt, however, the utmost excite
ment prevails on the whole frontier, and
far into the interior since the affair Of
the Caroline, and if the British Minis
ter has not already sufficient grounds
for strong representations to our go.
yernment and his own, there is every
reason to fear that he will soon have
them ir abundance.
The great lion of the day in this
city, was the adjourned meeting in re.
ference 10 the Schlosser affair in the
particular, and Canadian Independence
in general. The Mayor, Teunis Van
Vechten, Esq. presided. Spirited re-
solutions were introduced on the par,
of the committee appointed TO draft
them at the meeting of Tuesday, by
s. s. Lusk, Esq, who accompanied
them with an equally spirited speech.
He was followed by S. Stevens, Esq.
of this city. Hon. Mr.. Dickinson, OF
the Senate, and Joshua A. Spencer,
Esq. Of Utica, all Of whom, as well
might be expected, made stirring ap.
peals t the immense assemblage.-
While the speakers were yet address.
ing the meeting, the train from Sche.
nectady brought the rumor above al,
Iluded to, When announced TO the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
eoUR RELATIONS WITH CANADA.

REFUSE OF THE BRITIsH FORCES
, AT NAVY IsLAND.-The intelligence
from the frontier increases in interest
and critical importance. Col. McNAB,
the commander of the British forces,
has ~disavowed the attack on the Caro-
line, declaring that his orders were to
take her if she could be taken in Bril-
fish waters but not otherwise !; but
that unfortunate event has lighted up
a fame throughout the whole of the
northern part of New York. The pa.
pers are filled with military orders,
and it is ~alledged that an army Of ten
thousand men would obey n summons
for the defence of the frontier, at a mo-
ment's warning.
The Buffalo papers contain n cores
~pondence between the u. S. District
Attorney and Col. McNab, dated the
goth, before the attack on the steam
5oat) IN which the latter gives the
mos, positive assurances that no man
under his command shall put mis- foot
on the American territory IN hostile
guise, and authorizes the American
authorities TO treat any British subject
who shall do SO, as an outlaw.
The annexed accounts taken from
tho correspondence Of the Courier &
if they should be confirmed,
present a state of things, the conse-
quences Of which it is impossible to
fo~resce. We give them as we find
them, in the papers.--Bah. Chron.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
From the New York Evening Star.

By intelligence received up 10 Jan.
A, from Buffalo, we learn that there
were less than 500 Patriots collected
on Navy lsland-that they had in
their possession, as we learn by the
Albany Argus correspondence, 10 to
20 pieces of the artillery Of this State,
and a considerable quantity OF muskets
that the islard cannot be defended
against a vigorous assault-that Nc.
Nab, opposite, has $500 men mostly
undiscipiined-that three steam boats
had been cut out OF the ice at Buffalo
to convey Gen. Van Rensellaer's force
at Navy Island, up Lake Erie TO join
DR.. Duncombe at Fort Maiden, 10
miles below Detroit: Nearly all the
companies of the oath Regiment had
left Montreal in sleighs to join Sir
Francis Head in the Upper Province.
Also, the royal artillery have left.
A gentleman direct from Detroit,
according to the Rochester Democrat
of Wednesday, confirms the report that
DR.. Duncombe is at Fort Maiden with
u luEPc i dlIiOl IoiCGs
The report chat shrieks were heard
as the Caroline steamer went over the
Falls is denied-Twelve persons are
still missing from that boat. 1t is not
true that the Patriots have established
a hospital on Grand Island, and that
the British captured the sick and their
attendants. The Patriots at Navy ISL
and it is asserted received more rein
forcements from the Canada side /; al
so a brass six FOUNDER and ammuni-
lion.
The excitement amongst the SOL
diers on Navy Island, on being infor-
med Of the savage butchery on board
the steamboat Caroline, was tremend-
dous. A general parade was ordered,
and each took an oath never to sheath
sword or bayonet until they had reven-
ged the Misunderstanding the atirma.
ton by kissing the naked steel.
A gentleman direct from Navy Isl.
and speaks with confidence ofthe abil.
ity of the Patriots to defend themselves
and ultimately to carry forward the
great work Of revolution.-He thinks
their number on Sunday exceeded
1900 men-and il was hourly increa,
sing. He counted 90 well mounted
cannon, beside the large pieces.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

iect of Banks, be referred 10 the spe.
cial Committee on Banks and that
the said committee do inquire whether
any, and if any, what amendments
are necessary to the several acts re-
speeding the Banking Institutions OF the
Commonwealth, and to prevent n cii-
| culation Of notes for less than i've dol
lars"
Mr.. Hives moved TO add the follow
ing words; " And into the expediency
Of fixing a time for the resumption o
specie payments by said Banks"
After some debate the question was
nut on the amendment-which was
agreed to. -,
Mr.. Mays resolution, as amended,
was than adopted, as a substitute to Mr.
Venable's.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1888 "A
Message was received from the Senate
stating thtl they have amended the re-
solution for the election of a member
of the Executive Council, so as to sub
stitute the 18th day ofFebunry next,
instead Of Saturday next.
Mr.. May was not for unnecessary
haste. but saw no necessity for the de-
lay proposed, and moved to lay the re-
solution and amendment on the table
which motion was agreed to-.
JAN. IL, Is3s.-The only business
of Importance to day was the report o
the Committee of privileges and Elec'
tons, upon the contested election ofHeH
rico. The report declares that John
NJ. Bolts, was duly elected to the House
of Delegates, by a Majority Of the le'
gal votes polled at the election.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

and Major Pringle's Company Of the
Royal Artillery, have left Halifax for
New Brunswick, on their way to the
Lower Province.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17
From the New York Courier s Enquirer

LATER.-We have Information from
Buffalo to the 4th inst. The Albany
Daily Advertiser Of Tuesday morning
states on the author of letter from
Buffalo, dated at half past 5 P. M. or
the 4th that Mr.. M'kENzIE had just
been arrested by the Marshal in thai
city, on a writ issued by the Unitec
States District Judge Conklin.
A letter from a correspondent Mt Nj,
agara Falls to the editor ofthe Albany
Argus, also of the 4th, mention tina
Gen. Van Rensselaer, had declined tc
surrender the cannon belonging to the
State of New York. The terms il
which his reply was couched are no
known.
The British force at Chippewa is es.
timated at 1900 militia, a few regu.
lars, and 400 or 500 Indians. VIZ
annex all that we fnd Of interest in the
Western papers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

A Fam HIr.-The Warrenton Times, 'P''
king of the unconqucrable propensity Of Ge's,'
Jackson to be d~abbling in politics, as e~vince0E
frequent epistles TO the newspaper presssay'
Behold him now in retirement, not enjoying"
dignifed quiet of declining age-but snru''''
himself on the arena of political broils-a"' '
Ter for Newspapers! like a weather worn '"
sci pronounced unseaworthy) he lies WIZ
prov upon the beach and his stern upon =
brine-sensitive TO the undulations oil hisA !.
ite eIement-he continues to wave his po0P :
his dear idolatrous Democracy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

eU- Gen. SooTT has been ordered to 'n'
thcrn frontier, clothed with discretionary r
er, 10 adopt such measures as circumsiaDo' "A
warrant, for the protection of our borders
the prevention OF aggression upon the Dr..
territory by the people OF the Unite' ~
He is authorized to draw upon the STATES mi,
York and Vermont for portions Of 'hsi'
force.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

LOWER CANADA.-Army movements.
We learn from the Montreal Gazette
Of the 4th inst, that the second and
third division Of the AID Light infan-
try, and first of the s5th, have arrived
at Quebec. The Add it is said pro.
ceeds Immediately to the banks Of the
Richitieu, to garrison that section OF
Province.
The flank companies of the 34th
Foot made up TO the war compliment,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-01-17

TUESDAY JAN. 8, I83s.-The Speaker
presented communications from the
Presidents of the Farmers Bank ofVir.
ginia, and the Bank OF Virginia, giving
reasons why those banks did not an
swer the call made upon them by the
late extra session ofthe Legisture.
On motion of Mr.. Smith of !. of w.
the resolution yesterday laid on the ia.
Bile by Mr.. Venable, directing an 10.
curry by the select committee on Banks
was taken up.
Mr.. May offered the following as a
substitute /:
Resolved, That SC much Of the Go.
vsrners Message as relates to the sub.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-13

priety Of the expedition, MIR. c. had been m'suloer
stood in being represented opposing IT. tor ne hao e1
pressed no such opinion. What ne had SAID was tna
lie was opposed loit upon SO large SCALE ana nc hau
so stated when the appropriation was first made
Mr. Wise was also of opinion that it was not neces'
sary to recommit the BILL but he was in favor OF an IN
qury into the cxpediency of dver,ng the appropriation
for The "expoded expedition, for that was It's true de-
signation, to better object
Mr. Adams earnestly advocated the continuance OF Inc
expedition and expressed his entire confidence in the
science skill and experience of Lieut.. Wilkes TO con-
duct i, to its completion with honor to the country.
Mr. Mallory deprecated discussion upon the Explo-
ring Expedition on this BILL when the service was Sc
verey suffering for the want of its passage He pre-
ferred that subject being discussed under distinct pro-
position when he would be prepared TO prove that ac
cordng TO the present pan it could never be successful
especially that OF appointing an inferior officer TO the
command.
Mr. Inrham remarked that there could be no necessl-
~ for recommending the bill TO ascertain the specific
sum required for the Exploring Expedition since the
estimates were all before the House. He then wentin.
TO review of the causes which had led to the delay OF
the expedition in vindcaon of the course of the Sc
cretary of the Navy and replied 10 some other charges
brought by Mr.. Mallory.
The discussion was further continued by Messrs NAL
ory, Wise, Cambreleng, Ingham, Hoffman, and MeT-
GER when Mr. Bronson obtained the floor and, on bis
motion,
The House adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-13
STATE OF THE TREASURY.

LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
Transmitting the Information required bya resolution Of
the House Of Representatives Of the 24M instant in rela
ton TO The amount Of Treasury notes issued the amount
of the uhieh has been rseeiued in payment Of the
public dues up 10 this time; also the amount Of money
zeceiutd account Of the customs &c.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, March %, 1888.
SIR: This report is submitted in compliance with the
following resolution, passed by The House Of Represen
t.tives on the Oath instant:
esoirsd That The Secretary Of the Treasury report
to this House, at early day may be found prac
tcabe the amount of Treasury notes issued under the
authority of the act Of the last session of Congress- and
the amount Of the which has been received in pay
ment of the public dues up 10 this time; also the amount
of moneys received account Of the CUSTOMS and the
public lands during the last quarter Of the year 1887
and during the first quarter of The present year, far
the quarterly returns other information in possession
ofthe Department, may show ALSO what amount of mo.
neys, Of every description available for the public
vice. now in the Treasury, in the hands Of receivers
liable to draft and at what points deposited
J. In reply 10 the first inquiry, would sstc that "the