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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30
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From the New Y orker.
BABYLON.

Iclimb'd the cliff crossed the rock
trod the deserts Old
pass'd the wild Arabian tents,
The Syrian shepherds fold;
Behind me far all haunts OF men
Stretched into distance gray,
When spread before me, lone and wide,
The plain of Shinar lay;
The boundless plain OF far LinJsr,
Where, long, long ages back,
AbdalIah read the silent stars,
And wrote their mystic track.
Where art thou, gem Of the rich earth
City Of far renown,
The glory of the proud Chaldee,
The green earth's ancient crown
Where lies the lake that, cleaning wide,
Gave back thy hundred towers
Where are thy gardens of delight
Thy cedar shaded bowers!
Where, whereof, where rolls rapidly
Thine ever flashing river,
Past marble gate and column'd tower,
Guarding thy walls for ever.
There is 70 voice Of gladness here,
No breath Of song floats by;
harken- but the moaning wind
Is all that makes reply.
Solemn and lone the silent marsh
Spreads endlessly around,
And shapeless are the ruined heaps
That strew the broken ground.
Sadly, above huge outlines dim,
Signs the lone willow DOUGH
The last, last voice of Babylon,
lis only music now.
Son Of Mundane! by whose hand
The doomed city fell
The swift feet of hose soldicry
Climed tower and citadel;
Thou foundest revelry and mirth,
Thou foundest dance and song,
Thou foundest many banquet fair,
And many a joyous throng:
Like the death angel earnest thou,
When men were care berett;
And is this lone, waste wilderness
The total thou asst left?
oh, glorious were her palaces,
And shrines of fretted gold
Then rose the fame Of Merodach,
The house Of Belus old
And busy life was in her streets,
Where countless nations thronged;
Light footsteps glided through her homes,
And mirth to her belonged:
But prophet voices murmured,
Even In her festal halls;
And angel fingers wrote her doom
Upon the palace walls.
At midnight came the Persian,
Mingling amid the crowd;
He needed not the beautiful,
He stay ed not for the proud;
False was her fated river,
Needless her gods of stone;
He entered at her open gates,
He passed-and she was gone
Her place on earth abideth not
Memorial she hath none;
Darkness and ruin thou may'st find,
But never Babylon
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The human form divine" is a de
nighilul object especially when this form
belongs to young lady. Hence we see
The sense of proprIety, as well as the rea-
son which induces group of youngsters
10 lace 10 the right about, after they have
lsif the church, TO examine the form
ioresaid Of those who are descending the
steps 10 the street
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The tavern keepers at Taunton Mass
10 snow Their resentment at the new anti
Incense law, took down their signs and clio
sed their houses and stables during the
court week; whereupon public meeting
Of the citizens was called, and all the
strangers were well accommodated with
private lodgings, Perhaps before another
term, the gentlemen Of the lower bar will
think that half a loaf is better than no
bread.-U. S. Gas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

FIVE FAcrs.-A firm faith is the
best divinity good life is the best
philosophy clear conscience the best
law; honesty the best policy; and
temperance the best physic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

DEATH OF HoRsE SHOE ROBINSON
Major James Robertson, better known
as Horse Shoe Robinson" died at his
residence in Tuscaloosa county on the
2Sth Of April, in the 79th year Of his
age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The City of Wheeling has subscr-
bed one million of dollars toward the
completion of the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The Memphis Tenn. Gazette SAYS. "we
nave by letter, been assured from source
on which we can place the utmos, reliance,
'nat MIR, Grundy is 10 fill the office of Post
master general"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

An UNANswERABLE QUEsrIoN.-
philosophical correspondent Of country
paper propounds the following, and cody
sollcits an answer f" II an irresistible DO
ny strike an immoveable body. what will
oe the consequence pm. Y. Mirror.
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02
CARROLLTON ENQUIRER.

We have received the first number Of
paper, bearing the above title, published
at Carrollton, Carroll County, by our
friend L. P. HALL (formerly publisher OF
the Advocate) and F. G.. JONES, and edited
by WIN. C. CLARK. The political chatac-
ter of the Enquirer is that of the greatbo-
dy Of the true State Rights party; adopt
ing the principles of the Virginia and
Kentucky resolutions of 1913 and '9s, twill
sustain both the rights and the remedies Of
the States. In the new and enterprising
portion ofour State, in which the Enquir-
er will principally circulate, it will be
found an able opponent Of the measures
which have brought about the "hard times"
The size of the paper is very respectable,
and its appearance very creditable to the
taste of the publishers. We hail its aP-
pearance as strong reinforcement to our
party, and wish it all the success the good
cause merits. s.
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02
BARRY w. BENSON.
From the Brandon Republican.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 20, 1888,

To the Editor Of the Republican:
DEAR SIR--As the agent of the Missis-
sippi Union Bank, have succeeded in pro-
curing all the materials necessary for the
organization Of the bank, and | am con-
vinced from what information have been
able to obtain, that the State bonds can
be sold in Philadelphia and New York.
Since my arrival in this city, stocks have
improved very much in the east, and the
demand for State bonds has been very
much advanced by the passage Of the gen.
eral banking law Of New York. The 6
per cent. bonds Of the State Of Tennessee,
Arkansas and Illinois are selling at par.
very readily; and am induced to believe
the State bonds Of Mississippi will be more
in demand than any others, although they
bear but 5 per cent interest, as the place
ofpayment Of principal and interest can
be made to suit the purchaser, either IN
Europe or the United States, which will
make at least one per cent. difference in
the value Of them to European capitalists
This will make them at least Of equal val
ue with 6per cent. bonds alluded to, and
as the products Of the State Of Mississippi
are such as will enable her to pay those
bonds at any point the purchaser may
wish, and the ultimate solyency Of the
State, and firm basis On whichuthe State
issues her bonds will place tho sale Of
them beyond doubt.
] have witnessed with modification the
great calamity of the depreciation Of our
currency, and have made II py business
70 examine particularly into the causes of
this depreciation. II results evidently
from the fact, that exchange is very much
against US, and that very large amount
Of the bills Of our banks are circulated in
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02

n Seaport in the State of Mississippi
From communication which appeared
in the Mississippian Of Jackson recently,
we perceive that project is on foot to es-
tablish seaport within the limits Of the
State OF Mississippi. The site recommen-
ded by that journal, is at the junction of
East Pearl River and Lake Borgne. The
depth Of water in the harbor we have not
ascertained, nor its capabilities for becom-
ing great commercial port; but there are
other advantages which must make it to
some extent place Of resort during the
sickly and summer months. As con-
venent and desirable retreat from the dust
and heat Of July and August, it offers 10
the citizens of New Orleans inducements
and facilities as great as any other point
on the Gulf. The location is upon pen
insula Of high and dry land, above the reach
ofinundation, (afording good drinking wa
ter,) overlooking Lake Borgne on the
southeast side, and Pearl River on the
northwest, having the benefit Of sea-
breeze sweeping across the isthmus Of
land. The waters on, the Lake shore
abound with a great variety Of sea and
she'll fish, while Pearl River furnishes a
plenty of fresh water fish Of the best quail
ity. The adjacent pine country is full Of
game, such as deer, bear, wild turkies, &c.
&c, so that the pursuits Of the chase may
be added to the othor recreations and d. |
versions Of this watering place. Another
recommendation Is IFS proximity to New |
Orleans. The distance can be traversed |
in three and half hours by steam. The |
man Of business might visit the city every !
morning in time to attend to his affairs,
and return at night to enjoy the healthi-
ness and luxury pure air and cool sea
breezes. With these manifold advanta-
ges and attractions, it cannot fail in draw
ing public attention, and doubtless many |
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02
Of our citizens may be- induced to es,at,s',
their summer residences in the vic;u;.l' i."G,lsA
Nv o. Bulletin

ELooUENcE OF THE BAR.--A no,o.
long prevailed in other States and a for.i na'
countries, that the Bar of N. Orleans 'sa "
entirely destitute Of talents, and tha, TS
cause advocates did not speak when ~ oe'
had nothing TO say, they could moi soaey @
at all. With the laudable wish Of im".1 saA
wing US, many celebrated orators, and r." nv
pills from "Les ecoles de Droit' of Prsup'u pu
and other countries, have ventured ,Ss' S'
lives and fortunes and boldly thrown thsn "
selves between us and oblivion.
We extract from the note book or
friend, the following specimens, picked M
atthe bar:
"May itlplease the court--gentIemeD ot
tho jury, the case now under your consd
GRAFTON, and to which call your seriou,
attention, is one Of the greatest importance
to my client; yes, gentlemen, Of the u.
most moment and importance to my client
and not only to my client, but to the whoIs
city of New Orleans. 1t is a question IN.
volving the rights and privileges, and I'm
erty, and happiness, and prosperity Of in.
dividuals as we'll as my client, and uDon
this broad basis | shall argue this impo,.
tant question! God forbid that | should
limit my usefulness. No! | advocate tbe
rights Of mankind! yes, Of mankind, gentle.
men of the jury, and this important cues.
tion, which, as said before, is of the VI.
most importance to my client and the in.
habitants Of New Orleans, not only 10
New Orleans in particular, bu. to the
whole United States in general. will 20
further, gentlemen, and boldly say, that
this question is Of the utmost importance
to my client, to New Orleans--to the whole
Of these great and hourishing states, but
to Great Britain and Ireland-not only 10
those but to all Europe, and the entire
world-the whole world, gentlemen of the
jury! | hope, gentlemen, that have ex-
planned this important subject to your sat-
isfaction, and leave the case to your de-
cision with the utmost confidence Of tri-
umphant success."-N 0. Bulletin.
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02

The munifcent donation Of $4,000
from the Bank Of the United States TO the
Charleston sufferers was accompanied by
the following very handsome letter:
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES,l
May 5.
Hon. HENRY L. PINcKNEY, Mayor
Of the city of Charleston, S. C.
SIR: am instructed by the Board Of
Directors OF the Bank Of the United States,
to express to the citizens Of Charleston
their very sincere sympathy under the
calamity which has recently befallen that
city, and their anxiety to do every thing
in their power to mitigate it.-Such q mis-.
fortune, which even strangers must de.
plore, cannot fail to awaken the livelies
interest in every part Of our common
country. Butthis Institution has, during
so long series Of years, been intimately
connected in all the relations Of busi-
ness, with the community of Charleston,
and has so many ties of friendly inter
course and personal regard with its mem
bers, that having witnessed and shared It's
prosperity, we are proportionably afflicted
by this sudden reverse of its fortunes
The disaster, melancholy as it now seems,
will doubtless soon be surmouted and re-
paired by the energy and the resources
ofour fellow-citizens but, in the meantime,
there might be much individual suffering,
and much personal privation, which may
be aleviated by immediate assistance
For this purpose, the Board Of Directors
place the enclosed contribution at the dis
posal Of the City Authorities, who will
have the goodness to employ it as they
may deem most efficiently for the relief Of
the sufferers.
With great respect, yours,
N. BIDDLE, President
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02
ELECTIONS.

Wepublish to-day the results ofthe three
attempts made in this State to elect repre-
sentatives to the twenty-fifth Congress-
The circumstances connected with this
anomalous case will long be remembered,
and in after time will no doubt be often re-
ferred to as precedent, when the rights
of,he States, and the powers Of Congress
on the question of representation come in
conflict. We consider the result of the
April Election as the proudest triumph
of the principles which we advocate
Messrs Prentiss and Word planted them
selves firmly on the rights of the State
During the whole canvass, they maintain
ed and vindicated the prominent doctrine
of the Nullifers, that, decision or law o!
Congress is absolutely void, when it Con-
fcts with the reserved rights, or with
right secured by the Constitution of the
US. to the sovereign States orthis confed-
eracy; and although Nationalism and Abo-
lition, and every means, both fair and
foul, were resorted TO by the Administra-
ton party, to seduce the people from the
true question before them-all would not
do. They triumphed, and the victory
was the triumph of the principles of the
Nullifers.
In our columns will be found further re-
suits from the elections in other States
Although we cannot claim them all as tri-
umphs Of our principles we regard them as
favorable indications. They are the death
knell Of the party, or rather the Admins
tration which, under the hallowed name
of Democracy, gave ascendancy to the a
bominable consolidation principles of the
Proclamation and its offspring, the Force
Bill.
The days of the dynasty Of modern de.
mocracy are numbered. The corruption
ofthe past and present Administration has
become so apparent, that common honesty
shudders at the exhibition. The money
changers have taken possession Of the
temple Of the people, and the house of the
people is made den Of thieves. Witness
the Post Office Department, late develope'
ment Of tho conduct Of receivers Of public
moneys, &c. The people are honest as 9
body and will not sustain an Administra
ton which will screen ga looseness in the
code Of morals" of public officers, or make
personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT paramount tc
the welfare Of the country. These are
the causes which have induced the people
10 desert the Van Buren dynasty, not thai
they prefer the political doctrines Of the
Nationals or Consolidationists.
And yet there are some quasi Nullifier'
who would have US come to the rescue ol
this sinking Administration, and loose our
existence--smothere under the ruins ol
its rotten fragments. We pity the faulty
ofsuch, aud think we are wise enough to
reject the invitation. II may be that the
Administration Of the Government fall
into the hands Of dpo,Ocd Copsolidationists
when the reign Of Van Buren is over,
Even in that event we will be gainers. Our
principles will have an open enemy, that
will sail under an enemy's Aag divestod Of
all the charms of popular party names.
Let the time arrive when we shall have
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02
PROCLAMATION.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
jackson, May Is, 1898.

BY BARRY w. BENSON,
Secretary of State Of the State of Mississippi
Know yE, That, in pursuance of the
act Of the Legislature to regulate elections
in this State, approved March ed, 1898, |
have summed up the whole number ofvotes
returned into my Office for representatives
to the twenty.ffth Congress from this
State.
have found the same to be as follows:
s. S. Prentiss, 1879 votes
T. Word, 1907
J. F. H. Claiborne, ll,776
James Davis, 1886
lido, therefore, declare that s. S. PREM.
TISS and THO'S. J. WORD, having re-
ceived the greatest number Of votes, are
duly and legally elected representatives to
the twenty-ffih Congress from the State Of
Mississippi.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the State at Jackson, the 18th May,
1888. &RN
BARRY w. BENSON.
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02

We stand fair chance for Cabell, wa,
son and Jackson, Patrick, Randolph au.
Tylcr--5. If we retain the s we had las'
year, and gain these 8, the count Will pc
76 Wings, and SO Administration men !"
The House of Delegates. The parties 10
the Senate--22 Administration and ~
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02

The letter Of Mr. GoocH from the Bran
don Republican contains some informa-
ton relative to the prospects Of the Union
Bank which will be interesting to the
friends of that Institution.
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02

The VIRGINIA ELEcTIoNs.-The Rich
mon d Wing of the 5!h instant gives The
following clear and Ineligible statement
in regard to the Legislative elections
that have just closed in Virginia:
ELECTION RESULTS.
The Wings have already elected 20
delegates; the Administration party AZ.
The following counties are yet to DO
heard from. They last year stood thus
Wings. administration,
Braxton & Lewis Cabell ]
Essex FLOYD
Fayette & Nicholas Giles & Mercer !
Westmoreland / Grayson
Wood Harrison
Henry Lee
Logan !
6 Mason g. jackson !
Morgan !
Patrick ]
Pendleton J
Pocahontas ]
Preston !
Randolph !
Russell J
Scott
Shenandoah :
Tazewell -
Tyler
81
Liberty advocate., 1838-06-02

We arc requested 10 notify the lovers Of
Theatrical amusements, that company,
said TO be from the St. Charles Theatre,
N. o., will be in Liberty on Monday next,
and will exhibit for few days.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-12-20

Naval MOvEMENTs.--C
William III. Shubrick was appointed OH
the 9th inst. to the command of our
squadron in the West Indies and Gull
Of Mexico. The frigate Macedonian is
designed as the flag ship of the squad
ron, and will be prepared for sea as
early as practicable.
Capt. G.. w. Skinner has been re-
lieved from the command of the steam
ship Fulton, on account of i'll health
Capt. A. Claxton has been appointed
inspector of ordnance and ammunition
belonging to the navy, rice Commodore
Shubrick.
A general naval court martial, OF
which Commodore l.. Warrington was
president, convened on board the U. S
ship Java, at Norfolk, on the 30th oI
Nov, 1888. Passed Midshipman Lloyt
j. Bryan was tried and sentenced to be
cashiered. Sentence approved Dec. g.
and carried into execution.
The court of inquiry appointed to
investigate the official acts of Colonel
j. B. Brant, while acting as quarter
master at st. Louis, convened in that
city, on Wednesday, the 28th ult.-
a,7ny g. .Ndpy Chronicle.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-12-20
THE SECOND INVASION.

The second invasion Of Canada, at opposite
Detroit, has resulted as did the first invasion
at Prescott. The invaders have all been
either killed, taken, or dispersed. We now
have authentic details. On the first Of De-
cembor many strangers arrived at Detroit,
and were watched by Gen. Brady as spa
triots." The next day the General discov-
cred and seized 300 muskcts, and intelligence
was received Of the destruction Of those who
landed at Prescott. Owing to these two oc-
currencos, it was supposed that nothing more
would be done, and General Brad y relaxed
his vigilance.
On the night of the Cd, however, at 12 o.
clock, the brigands, to the number OF about
300, seized the steamer Champlan, and
crossed over the river and landed. They
commenced operations by burning three or
four houses. About day light, they encoun-
tered q small body Of militia, whom they
repu.cd. These movements were in sight
of the people Of Detroit No other move.
men,s were seen TILL IL o'clock, when The
invaders were seen retreating, and the Br-
lish in hot pursuit. The brigands retreatcd
10 three mills on point Of land projecting
into the river, but were soon dislodged by
the British Artillery, and fed to the woods.
1t is known that IL Of the invaders were
killed, and II taken prisoners; two Of the
latter were shot by order Of Col. Prince
About 40 Of the invaders had arrived ot Hog
Island, on our side Of the line, many OF whon
were Immediately arrested by Gen. Brady-
others were arrested in attempting to cross
the river. It's supposed TINT about half who
landed, have escaped back again, and the
residue are either dead, or prisoners, or ex.
posed in the woods Of Canada. Not single
Canadian joined the "patriots." The patriot
General Thelicr was OF Detroit at tho time,
but he took especial good care TO keep on
this side of the river. Two days after the
ball. Boston Gasftie.
Johnson has been rccopturcd, conveyed t.
Albany aud ,rlprisoned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-12-20

Pusuont to Decree Of the Court If Pro-
bate, ofthe tonn Of .niidieto,cn. there ioiH
be sold at Public Auetioa on MONDAY.
the 3ist day Of December, 1888, at ten
o'clock on the premises.
A IL the right, title, and interest which John
IA Allen had at the time Of his deeea~e IN
and TO two certain tracts Of I.and-one situate
in Portsmouth. containing about twenty acre~,
bounded no.f!ery Oh land belonging TO the heirs
OF Rowland Allen, deceased s'aslerly on tho
road Norihery partly on land Of ira be'rs OF
Thomas L. Allen, dec. and partly on land Ut
Sarah Green. and partly on land Of John Oman |;
and Westerly on land Of Jonathan CogeeshalI.-
The other track is situate partly IN Middleiown
and partly in Portsmouth, confirming about nins
acres, bounded Nortiierly partly on land u ilo-
ratio Allen Easferly s. Southerly OH land oS
she heirs Of John Stanton, deceased and Wss-
scrly on land lale Of said John AIIen-Or ~
much Of said ,racis of.and az will raise the sum
Of six. hundred aud si1ty-sis dollars aud ninety
1--we cents, With incidental expenses. sale To
commence on the krsi mentioned plsrnscs---
Conditions at time and place Of sals.
JOSHUA COGGESifAkI., Execution.
Middletown, Nov %, 1888.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-12-20
III E RAID OF THE TIMES.
FROM HARRISBURG.

The Harrisburg Telegraph says: "Col
Michael q. Edge, of Cumberland county
was shot at as be was passing along one of
our most public streets, on Friday night last
II is supposed that he was taken for Mr.
Penrose, speaker Of the senate.
Tho Philadelphia papers contain Harris
burg letters Of the 18th inst. Al was quiet
The speaker Of the senate on that day an
nounccd the standing committees. The
votes for Governor were officially canvassed
and it appeared that David K. Porter, V. b.
had received l27.S2l votes, and Joseph
Ritner E22,325. Porter's majority 549G-
The Van Buren, house sent proposition tc
the senate to go into Convention for the
choice of U. S. Senator. The senate declined
the proposition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-12-20

The Hartford "Revicw and Tele-
graph" has lately been purchased by
E. Brewster Green, Esq. by whom it
is now edited and published. The pa
per has very materially improved since
it has come into MIR G's possession
and nc appears to be determined to
rcinstatc its former good character,
which seems to have somewhat de-
generated in the hands Of its late pro-
prictor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-12-20

SOUTH CARoLINA.-On Saturday Sth inst.
Patrick Noble was elected Governor Of the
State Of South Carolina. Mr.. Noble received
SO. votes Mr. Elmore, the other gentleman
voted for. receiving 5s votes.
Thomas Smith, Of Darlington, was elected
Lieutenant Governor.
Angus Patterson was chosen President Of the
Senate. TO supply the vacancy occasioned by
Mr.. Mobiles election to the Office Of Go, ernor