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

A NUT FOR THE ABoLITIoNIsTs.-
The newspapers are filed with the
statements of the passengers in the UNI
fortunate Pulaski, who escaped from
the wreck, concerning the loss of that
boat. They are chiefly but melancho-
ly repetitions of the accounts we have
already published. Among them, how
ever, we hnd the following anecdote,
showing the devotion of COED slave
to his master. "The water was rush.
ing in rapidly, and every one began to
turn his attention to preparing some
thing to supper, himselfupon the water
such as lashing settles together, and
tables, &c. A negro was discovered
Preparing something Of this kind, and
on being asked what he was going to
DO, said, Il am going to try to save
my master;;' appearing perfectly re-
sardess of himself"
There are few bonds Of affection
more strong and enduring than those
which exist between master and slave,
and il is time that some of eur North
ern brethren should know it.--Ater.
Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

The New York Journal Of Com
merce relates the following singular
cases Of insanity brough; on persons in
the water from cannon being fired over
them -
cat an early hour on the morning
Of the 4th Of July, two young men
went into the river at Castle Garden,
to swim, and at the very moment they
leaped into the water, salute was fired
from some heavy pieces of cannon,
which were contiguous. When the
two young men leaped in they remain
ed under water some seconds, and on
rising to the surface, were observed by
some bystanders TO act in SO fantastic
and extraordinary manner, that 1t
was evident something Of an unusual
nature had occurred to them. A boat
was therefore Immediately procured,
and the two young men taken out OF
the water and brought to the shore,
when it was found that both Of them
had lost their senses; and SO totally
and entirely, as to be unable 10 give
any explanation OF how they had been
affected, or what sensations they felt
at the moment. Their insanity was
not OF violent kind, but rather what
might be termed ideotic; or total
prostration of every intellectual attri-
butte.
In this melancholy condition they
were conveyed home to their friends,
and remained nearly in the same state
for two days, at the end Of which, one
ofthem partially recovered his reason,
but the other still remains without any
symptom OF amendment.
The fatal result Of cannon being fired
over persons in the water, will cease
to appear very extraordinary TO any
person who has, when boy, experien-
ced the almost terrific sensation pro-
duced on him when under water in a
narrow stream, by common trick,
practised by boys, OF taking two large
stones and striking them torcibly to-
gether on the waters edge, immediate
" over where the swimmer has dlved
down. A. gentleman who witnessed
the present occurrence told US that on
one occasion he himself suffered sort
Of electric shock, which almos. depri.
we'd him momentarily of his reason,
from a common muskct being fired
over him while he was under the wa.
ters
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

THELAsr SNAKE sToRy.-We should
like to hear Yankee Hill drawi through
the original portion ofths following d.
alogue:
"Ireckon this ere country ofyour'r
| is pretty considerable productive, stran.
ger--isn't it," said down easter, who
had Just arrived in one Of the Missis.
sippi settlements, to person whom he
met, one Of the regular meat-axe breed
"There's not such another between
this and the state of Bunkum, in North
Carolina" replied the Mississippi sett'
Ter.
"Raise q good deal Of cotting 7"
"Lots oft"
"All-fred quantities Of game in this
section | spose.
considerable Of q sprinkling 'sPe-
cially snakes"
"What sorter snakes
"Rattle-snakes and copper. heads"
"Oh! git out! du tell want to
know if they're so almighty thick"
"Rather. Dad and | went out this
morning snake hunting-killed only a
cord and a quarter--but then 1t was
bad snake morning, and you must
make some allowances"
"Oh! I'll make any allowances, and
tracks out of the settlement at the same
time. But, say, jest tween ourselves
If it had rally been a good morning,
how many cords Of snakes du you ma
CINE you'd killed.
"Five is about an average"
give! You don't say sol"
Yes do, though"
"Which is the shortest way out oil
this ere settlement? ! have strong
ideas of sloping forthwith.
"Keep right straight ahead"
"Well, wish you a good day,
Give my best 'spects to your dad, and
tell him hope he'll have better snake
weather next time he goes out. I'm
off,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
HOW TO RUIN A SON.
Let him have his own way.

1. Let him have his own way.
.. Allow him free use of money.
). Suffer him to rove where he plea
ses on the Sabbath.
a. Give him full access 10 wicked
Companions.
5. Call him to no account for his
evenings.
6. Furnish him with no stated en-
PlOyment.
Pursue either Of these ways and you
WIN experience most marvellous de-
llverance OF will have to mourn over a
oebased OF ruined child! Thousands
nave realized the sad result, and have
gone %, mourning to the grave.--Phila.
Observer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
On board the Tsco Pollies,
nigh the Dry Dock,
Nrw YoRK. July s. 1888.
To the Editors Of the ~. Y. Express:

To the Editors Of the ". Y. Express:
The same paper my old friend Mr..
Dwight had spell ago.
have hearn tell ofrale sport in bod
ting, but ! never did see the beat OF
that we had ycsterday--l never did
believe afore that any thing could come
up to husking troLc but never
see husking .troLc-nor raising
nor ploughing match--nor, out one
quilting, that came any way nigh the
boating froHc we had yesterday in haw-
ling the Two Polles offinto the stream;
and don't know that can come with
in gun shot Of telling all about il
but III try lone thing is sartin, that
what | do tell is all as true as that
there is Two Pollies--and what !
don't tell, would be long enuf TO make
this letter too long TO be good for moth
ing.
True to the day and to the hour,
about ten O'Clock in morning an etar-
nal swad of boats of all sizes from Wall
street, skfs, yarols and eAnkers, all
came pulling along up our way and
landed nigh the " Two Politics.
was on board, and had a few friends |
had invited with ms; end so all the
folks OF the boats came on board the
Two Pollies"--to take look round
and see what my notion was, and how
wanted the trial made. Each boat
had its own steersman, who did pretty
much all the talking for his own oars
men-one said, if ] only wanted the
Two Pollies hawled out the slip into
the river he could do il alone, provided
I'd fix on the top Of the food and J'st
before the tide turn'd--and with that
pretty much all the other 'se.rsmen
spoke up, and said that their boats
could do that, and they did not see the
right Of giving preference--and here
came iangls right of. Now, says l.
gentlemen, we amt in Congress now
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

At the celebration ofthe 4th ofJuly,
in Boston, the following beautifully
expressed toast, was given--conveying
one Of the finest compliments to the
Old Dominion, from citizen of Mas
sachusetts, that we have ever seen.
By Hon. r. c. WINTHROP, Speaker
of the House Of Representatives., after
some pertinent and eloquent remarks
upon the patriotic and elevated course
of the citizens of Virginia, during the
Revolution--
Virginia--Her Colonial and Revolu-
tionary annals present many proud til
ties to the respect and gratitude of her
sister States; but it is her peculiar and
pre-emnent glory that the name which
the whole country acknowledges and
reverences as the name of a Father,
she alone can claim as that Of SON.
aname above every name in the an
mails Of human liberty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

The number Of lives lost by Steam.
boat accidents, says contemporary
is truly appalling. In less than three
years il is computed that about ITo
Thousand persons have thus suddenly
been hurried to their graves. Inc
National Gazette says, that during the
year 1886, upwards of three hundred
and fifty were thus cut off-in 1887
from six to seven hundred met Their
deaths in the same way-and that al.
ready within six months of the present
year, quite one thousand or nearly thai
number have been thus killed! Atths
same ratio what will net be the start
ling result before the year is saded'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
NEWS, POLITICS, &C.
MONUMENT To FRANKLIN.--The
Mobile Typographical Society have


Mobile Typographical Society have
passed a series of resolutions recon-
imsndng the erection Of o public me-
mortal TO the memory Of Franklin, tc
the officers ofthe National Typograph-
zeal Association, and urgently reques-
ting that body to correspond with the
different local societies throughout the
Union, for the purpose of eliclting then
sentiments upon the proposition. The
resolutions likewise state that in the
event of the appreciation ofthis project,
committees will be formed to collect
subscriptions, among Printers only, to
carry it into effect. The City of Wash
ington 10 recommended as the suitable
spot for the location Of the monument.
-Aler. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

THE LAST THEFT.-The most inn
pudent and export achievement in the
art Of thieving that we have lately
heard of, was related to US few days
since, as fellows:
Alta laborer's boarding house, where
il is customary in warm weather for
the men to leave their coats in the en-.
try while at meals, thief took it into
his head to make an incursion one day
while all hands were busy at dinner.
Accordingly he reconnoitred the pass
age.way, saw a good variety ofcoats
and Jackets, some new, some halfworn,
etc. etc.--all of which he gathered in
10 his arms and carelessIy commenced
making his exit. Just as he was about
to cross the threshold, the man of the
house, who was late at dinner, arrived
At the door.
"What are you doing with those
coats % said the landlord.
"Pm taking them to my shop, sir. "
"And what for 7"
1.-THE gentlemen want to get 'em
secured, sir" replied the thief.
"Oh, then, il that's ALL" said the
landlord, 81 believe my coat wants
securing, and you may take it along
too"
So saving, no DOTTED his garment,
handed It over to the thief, and proceed
ed to his dinner. The surprise Of the
boarders, when they went to don their
habiliments, and the confusion of the
landlord in giving his statement, may
we'll be imagined.--N. o. Picayune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

NATIONAL CHARAcrERrsTrcs. Eng
land" the Temps paris paper) OBJ
serves, is a vast mandatory, q
great laboratory, universal counting
house. France 10 rich farm, tending
to turn itself into q mandatory. -
Germany 10 an uncultivated field, be-.
cause they are philosophers and not
peasants who till it. Southern Italy is
a villa in ruins. Northern Italy is an
artificial prairie. Belgium is forge.
Holland 10 a canal. Sweden and Dem
mark are carpenters yards. Poland
is a sandy heath. Russia is an ice-
house. Switzerland 10 chalet.
Greece is field in a state Of nature.
Turkey is a field fallow. India is a
gold mine. Egypt is workshop for
apprentices. Africa isa furnace. AL.
gers is a nursery ground. Asia is a
grove. The Antilles are sugar refine
ries. South America is store
North America is = till full. Spain is
a till empty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
LETTER FROM MAJOR DOWNING.
HAULING OUT THE TWO POLLIES
ION THE FOURTH

The following letter gives graphic
sketch Of the trial Of skill displayed on
the 4th inst. in hauling out tho Two
Politics." and testing eb6, food and
cross tides. There were numerous
amusing and characteristic occurren-
ces in which the Major figured conspic.
uously and in which he was the o6ser-
red Of all oJserrers-but his unpresu.
ming native modesty has induced hun
10 pass them over.
AT the dinner which followed land
in which We participated) the Major
acquitted himself to admiration, and
the tao, he displayed in quoting the
troubled vaters and preserving harmo-
ny end good fellowship was beyond all
praise.
A full account OF this dinner on
board the " Two Polies" he has, we
perceive, promised to give US IN his
next letter." toasts" and "speeches"
and all. But as the weather is hot and
he very busy with other matters--we
may not have the pleasure OF hearing
from him as soon as We hoped-but as
he never made a promise yet that was
not redeemed, our readers may depend
on "the dinner" in good time. We
have spent great many independence
daus in our life, but never one when
we were made to feel 80 truly indepsn-
dant
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

ABRAvE OLD OAK.--In recent in
teryiew with the Hon. John Q. Adams,
he addressed his visitors in the follow
ing language. II am a member of
the Congregational church of Quincy.
Henry Adams, my ancestor, emigrated
from England in 1884, and was one OF
the founders of this church in 1879
His son Joseph, was long a member OF
the same church, and died in 1894, a.
ged So. His son Joseph, was also a
member, and died 1889, aged 80. His
son John, my grandfather, was also a
member and deacon in this church,
and died in 1850. aged 90 years. My
father was long a member, and died as
YOU will remember in 1926, at the age
ofol. On my fathers disease, join
ed the same church. had not joined
before, as was most Of my time alb
sent from home; but God has long been
nv hope, and now as | am about to
die, | have calm and cheerful hope,
of Joining my ancestors IN a house not
made with hands, eternal in the hea-
ysns. Quincy Patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

A sNEExKR.--'Tis said thcre is a
man in the West that can't sneeze with
out turning a summersett. we Know
a man that coughs UP his heels.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

Rev. David s. Doggets of Lynch
burg, ofthe Methodist Episcopal Church
has been selected as Chaplain to the
University of Virginia for tho next
session.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25

The GREAT VALLay.--A writer in
the Kn.ckerbocker speaks Of the Mis-
sissipi Valley as one that has no paral-
lei on esrth.--lts length may be es,i-
mated at not less than two thousand five
hundred miles; and its main breadth
at from twelve to fifteen hundred. He
adduces many facts TO prove, that il
was once covered by an immense ocean,
and that the great change was brought
about by repeated and long continued
volcanic commissions. He describes
this Valley as not only the most de-
lightful, the richest, and the fairest por.
ton Of the earth, but capable ofsustai-
ming a population Of hundred mill-
ons.-Bah. Pat.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28

Gambipg On the Wstsrn Wetsss The Grafton (iil)
Back woodsInan has article the prevalence OF
gambling board the steamers in the western rsers
II records the death Of several individuals in
ccunistle manner and the following extract Shsws =
state Of morals almost too dePEsysd for belief
aNumbers have conc TO the ses,, taken passsgs on
board OF boat and never been heard OF again. In
eated distances within the lAs ew yesrs, leitets have
been addrsassd 10 IRON distance, with anxious in
auifies for a friend from whom iiding had come
ssnee be was on the point Of emhafkns board Of
boat Il x1s feared that he had fallen overheard,
died the passage and were nPlofed IA The nos;
afeetra terms 20 seek intelligence Of his fate Dor
earnest enoesyors IN uost instances have pfoved una
r1.ns Could the deep and lgrbid waters ef our nv
ers reveal then reerels they would tel but TOO oen
The ioAg silence Of those sseni IisnG' The midnight
ganhlsg, The hsrce quarrel the erk, s sHsn PIuage
81 she CHASTITY CORPSE With heavy weights aitseed, AZ
follow II quick succession, ana N.A uusEfag esEtaEig
hat efect iollewf esase
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28

the last year General Jackson his ibr state
hanks TO be treacherous and thcss as having violated
their engagements md unworthy of trust Instead Of trust
ing as ttc as possbeo Executive discretion the dctrne
now is trust every thing it, Instead of witbhodiny lilo
public money from the keeping Of Executive agents. The
schef0e now 49, TO place il all in such hands, Three wears
ago had been aSoertaned that the public monies could be
collected and disbursed and the want, Of the community in
relation TO The exchanges and currency only cond he
ou ae'u,y were as wen supplied they had hccn
before. The experience Of the last fifteen months viii bo
able to test the correctness Of this dcaration-ut now
we arc told Is not the business Of the To
nla'e INC exchanges and currency few months before
President Van Buren, took the rens power into his ha
his iIiustous predecessor in whose footsteps he is pied.
geo 10 walk considered was against the genius of
nsitutons to lock the treasure OF the nation IN vaults
Now is the only safe and espcdent mode of disposng Of
the public noroy.-cOnn. Couranf
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28
For The Rniiaad Herald.
CAPTAIN PARTRIDGE AND THE WEST
POINT ACADEMY.

Ma Epuoh In your paper Of the 7ih inst ! OBJ
,hs, you repabIsh with some appropriate rsmarts
rs,Oluiion, iairedaesd by Capt Partridge At the Mill
ay Conven,iea al Windsor 90 the t,h ult., dsnoune-
az tie Military Academy Al Yves, Point
NJ osjec, 10 not 10 enter inio defence q that A.
ssny which receives annually the mos, searching in
w,isslioa 70 which any institution in the Coantry Is
.es.s By Boards Of Waters oiifn composed Of the
ls,rued Scholars and smiAen, men, Civil and Mill
ssy Of cor Csuniry. Their Reports have even been
Assriosy in the highest degree whatever may have
s'ss thsr prsgod.ees previous 10 the Investigation,
Bat my ehjeei 10 10 recall 70 the minds Of the people
IA &c, ihs, lAis snnl,y VI Capt p 70 that Aesseny
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28
Female PickpOcketx.

This is too bad Females thrusting their hands into
mems pockets. But there is nothing uew under the
sun but what takes place now ndays. The New York
papers give an account Of man named Elijah Cheet-
ham, who complained at the Police Office, against
named Eliza Pay,on, charging her with having
stolen from him his pocket book the account does not
say whether she took il, from his breeches Goa, pock
eD containing s p while walking with her IN Broad
way early in the morning Poor Eliza was fully com
mtied for this rude irespass, although she promptly de-
MES the charge "Barney, let the gals alone - and
they won't pick your pockets.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28

Ia. fHrsiprScs The speech Of Gen Harrison.
gercrrd AZ Masllon, Ohio a, the late celebration of
No an OF July, has been much compliment hy the
Wing journals, Tor is sound aud uaicous sentiments
On the subject Of the Presidency lie ufgcs the great
pfoPtety Of concentrating the Whs strength upon one
candidate, aud az the only Of .fecing this o..
lec be expresses his willingness 10 refer The whole
subject 10 the decision ~ Maternal Convention -
no Boston Commercial Gazette, In reference 10 hi.
Speech SAYS "taai Is emncnty calculated 10 oonsoi
idae the Wing psriy. While the speaker /. not die
posed TO shrink from the position OF candidate into
which he has bron placed BY his friends r is anxiou.
% Do justice TO his two distinguished competitors ~ the
wing party lie thus eives the sanction Of his author
NY u the national convention, aud evinces deternin.
alton 10 abide by its result let all the Wings do lite
wise, and glorious triumph will crown their patriotic
Efforts This ~ the true doctrine. let every VIII,
come to the determination TO support hot one man ior
The Presidency, whatever may he his prciercnce. or
ms opinions as TO the strength Of ths that candidate
and let that man be the one who shall be selected by
he hhuonal convention land noble ifiuuiphn will
indeed "crown their rflofts" Such unanimty viii
dfse Van Buren,. any other destructive who may DO
sei up by the sinking cabai OF Office holders in dsnay
tom the field The present is time dispute about
men Principle and the safety Of the country and our
republican institutions, are the only matters which
should engage the attention Of the friends Of SOUND
government. = Troy HAig.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28
HEIGHT OF THE RIDICULOUS.

nv o. W. HOLMES.
wrote some lines once on a time,
In wondrous merry mood,
A nd thought, rs usual men would say
They arc exceeding good.
They were so queer, 90 very queer
iisaghei rs would die,
Albeit 80 The general way,
sober man am ].
] called nv servant ard he came,
tiow KIDD Il MSS IN him,
To mind = slender mau like me-
He Of the mighty limb.
These TO the printer" exclaimed,
And, in my humorous way,
added, az ttiiing jest.
''fhere'li be tho devil TO pay"
lie took the psper. and watched,
And saw hun peep within
n, The Fra, line be read. bis face
Was all upon The eria.
lie read the nsri the grin grew broad.
And shot from eat 10 ear;
lie read the third chuckiing uoise
ae~ besaa 10 bear,
The fourth he broke into roari
Tie fftb his ~zlstbsnd sp'ai
The sith he barst FIVE buttons OF,
And tsmbled in Ct.
Tea days and nights, with sieepless eyes
watched thai ureiched man
And siaee neser dared TO write
"A ianny ss can.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28

NTsE sAnsoTg The mighty mammoth of oui m
teduylsn world once fOansd ia the vicinity OF the
great cataract OF Niagara. correspondent nj Of tho
Boston Mercantile Journal writes, that tho work m. n
employed ~ making an excavation at the termination
OF the Bcfoo and Niagara Falls Railroad found imbed
ded IN the earth at the depth of thirteen feet from the
surface, large tooth 90 inches from front 10 rear
80 inches across from side 10 side and about FIVE nchrs
~ depth from the point Of insertion into the gum 10 the
crown II Is IN beautiful Pre- aud one Of The
grinders Of the msstadon. The aood which broke
up the bed Of the river and made the falls was that
probably ia which this quadruPed persisted
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28

TrMrrANcr. Upon consulting general experience
we shall learn that both the healthy and the sicky are
to lie found indiierenty among tho abEiemious, tho
temperate aud the inempera,c. Bot must recoect
that differently constituted, and their con
stiulons vaously sreng thcncd or weakened By ed
ucaon and circumstance that far better able
to resist the effects Of bad habits than others and that
II yet remains 10 be rtaned whether those who baye
apparently continued 20 suffer the least ir o their
cesses, might not hayo eotoyed more perfect health
both of mind and body and had their life protracsd
many years, IL they would have subjected their sew.
erai aPpeutes and nclnaions TO the rules prcscrsed
by temperance
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-28
TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS OF TIE
COUNTY or DUTCHEss

oldest and Ess.oBs fellow sbofsTs in the support
Of Jackson and Ven Buren, II has ever been our 30
lsntion 10 msintaIn Democratic Republican pnneples
Commended aud ufgsd by Dir Van Bor.B sBbversys
u those principles Amongst these, the Sub Treasury
siaads raost prominent We had hoped after Sc rs
pssisd REJECTION by Conersss aud i's decided conGe.
nation BY tie people, u would have been abandoned b.
the standardization, and that tie party soDld have
permitted 10 act sgain m Harmonious eoBcru Bot
ss have been mos, egregonsly dirArpsnisd, Ia the
address Pubished ~ The irsrds u tie EIeeutys al
the close Of the recent 81 Congress The Sub
Treasury - still insisfd aud psftsysrsd a. the
ssaisd policy u Tie sdtirslsaiaoa To Us. is Globe
the ohesi osssr sais ne pfeh,.'iqn Fl smell nois
raecg 'rsn'g esiisif ssa fsn q ihsi poiicJ lhs a