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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

SOUTHERN LlTEpAsY MEssErasR.-D Dec. 1885,
White, Richmond Va.-1f the readers &c the Mes
senger, however numerous they may be, or divers
fed in their literary taste, arc not suited in their seve-
raj ways this month, IL certainly will not be the fault
Of the industrious and talented editor. lie has given
them prose and poetry, fac, and fiction, history
and romance political economy and bellies lettres,
original and translated matter both into and from the
dead and living languages Together with lucid and
critical review OF some OF the most popular new works
that have lately Issued from the prese From such
resume IL seems difficult to make preference; yet
still we have our preferences and they ere for the
article, an " Old Houses" and that on "MachIaveps
man IN the OldDominon,' contains some very inter-
estng "reminiscences, OF a visit to the tomb Of WASH
ington Taken altogether, the present il a good
number, and must increse the popularity Of this pc
rodIcal.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

IMPORTANT FROM MExIco-karncs had OF joined
the Mcxcans, at last accounts but the Texans and
Federaists were 1900 strong, only miles from Ma
tamoras, on the 18th Of November.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

90 The Virginia legislature are making severe
revision Of all the operations Of the banks In that
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

DEC. lon Sunday. the Coroner was sumrnoned
to the House Of Refuge to hold inquest on the body
Of Aaron X: Johnson, aged IT, one Of the pupils IL
that establishment, who died on Saturday night II
appeared that the deceased complained Of ndisposi.
ton, on Friday night, when leaving the school told
some one that he had swallowed tobacco The fol
loving morning he was removed to the hospital.
where he was attended BY Of the nurses who nd
ministered dose Of salts and some ether remedies
snt which proved Intellectual he expired the same
night. - '~
On q post norton examination, il appeared that
the death OF Johnson was casioned by liberation
and inflammation Of the intestines and the iury re-
turned verdict accordingly.
Another was held at No is Walnut street ON the
BODY OF Horatio Kilenden, aged two years, who had
been sick fourteen months, and during that ericd
dosed continually with goose grease and molasscs -
verdict, "aeath from some cause unknown"
And third was held at the corner Of ID esbrosses
and Washington streets, on the BODY &c Joseph
Lyon, aged so, born Loadon, who was found float
ing in the North river, on Monday morning. II APP
peared that the deceased had been wealthy broker
in Wall street, and resided ut 26 Clinton street.
About half past eight o'clock. the morning Of his
death, he left his residence 20 n 10 some or the
packing yards on business, and on passiux a yery
dangerous place the bank Of the river 4 IL sup-
posed That his foot slipped and he was precipitated
into the current which 10 very strong az that point
The jury returned verdict Of found drowned
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

A MrDLEY.-The present House of Representa-.
tves Of Tennessee 10 composed Of fcrty.sx farmers,
thirteen lawyers seven merchants, hve doctors, two
tailors. one siIyersmith, and one forEeman.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

Co Mrs. Cove 10 Iecturing 10 the ladies' in Boston
npcn the delicate anatomy Of their persons.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

THEArsIcAL.-Celeste had a fashionable and nu-
mcrous audience last evening" to welcome her the
Park theatre. She looks as beautiful ever, and
plays possible, better than her last brilliant
engagement at the Bowery. Like good wine, she
improves in every COED quality every successive
year Celeste stands unrivalIed in her owa line of
acting she is unapproached and unapproachable
Her pantomime is the very poetry Of motion; her
features the most expressive Of any actress in this
country; and her eye one OF the most beautiful that
ever lit up the "human face divine" Forrest had
very fall house at the Bowery and crowded and
fashionable audience at the Chatham gave Mr.. J.
WalIack most enthusiastic welcome.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

o. Clapp, the new consul to Havana, IL Seer
tary Woodbury's cousin.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

sUrcrps.-Mr. Charles vose, "a years Of age, .
bcarder nj the Franklin House, Boston, jumped out
of wndew Of that building, Friday last, and was
killed instantly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

Enigr0fion.--Twenty. five thousand Canadians
have emigrated TO the Western States the past year
Low wages in the Canadas is the cause.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17
MEssAeE OLE THE TExIAS PREsrDRSr.-We have
received the Message Of President Lamar.

received the message Of President Lamar.
The president congratulated Congress upon the
pleasing and pacific aspect Of the foreign relations Of
Texas, and compliments the United States and
France in terms Of high encomium. On the subject
Of Mexico he expresses the desire to avoid HOSTILE
ties, but speaks doubtingly.
From review Of the foreign relations Of Texas,
the president passes to the necessity Of military
ganzation. He states that many Of the obstacles in
the way OF raising a regular force have been remov-
ed, and the recruiting service has lately been
Quoted with considerable success.
The condition and prospects Of the navy likewise
furnish cause Of congratulation. Ii is anticipated
that the republic will be in possession Of force
fully adequate to all the exigencies OF maratime de-
under which the post Office department was organic
ed, TO secure strict accountability Of its officers,
and more prompt and efficient manag emcnt Of its
affairs as at present organized il Is OF little valac
portion Of the message is devoted to a conside-
ration Of the difficulties in the way Of auditing,
aiming, and verifying claims against the govern
ment. In consequence Of dangerous and unlimited
power vested in the board, the President conceived
II his duty TO suspend their further action until the
meeting OF Congress. The matter is strongly urged
upon the consideration Of that body.
The message calls attention TO fraudulent claims Of
land for head and other rights, and invokes the at
tenion OF Congress for the purpose Of detecting ard
defeating them. As this part OF the message is Of
some importance to persons in this country, having
claims Of TIE kind alIoed TO, we shall endeavor 70
lay IL before our readers hereafter.
rspii review is taken of the mul iplicty and com.
pexity Of the functions OF the state department, after
which the executive recommends to Congress the
ganixaiion Of new department of government. to be
called the home department; to be composed OF three
bureaus viz the first fer the discharge Of duties map
pirate the department.; the second 10 embrace
the subject Of internal Improvement In all its branches;
and the last assume the management Of public edu
cation.
The president speaks At some length Of the neces-
sity and Importance Of establishing intimate
respondcnce and intercourse with the people OF San
ia Fee, and concludes with . very touching express
sion Of gratitude 10 the giver Of all good.
Several vessels had lately arrived at Galveston
from the United States, with large numbers Of emf
prants-prIncipalIy Germans.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

JACK o'HAecgRrr is leading me into temptation.
Almost every day enter Wall street, 1 am leased
~ brokers 10 shave his sometimes at IA.
sometimes al "A discount. On Saturday last was
offered two ofJacks notes. one Of $500 and upwards,
and the other Of about $1,000 at or discount per
month, SIX mon,hsto run. Now this Is most fear
f"I temptation to one who has nearly $4,000 lying
idle IN the Chemical Bank But will not be tempt.
eddy Jack o'Haggerty's paper in December, at II
per month. IL do violate the statute, III wait till
February and see can't got bsllyful of his notes
az Ito per cent discount per month. IL the de vii
does tempt me 10 shave Jack, III give him devil
m shave.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

Tnx MEssAsE-I cannot wait longer, Otherwise
/, .hall burst. 1 cannot tell how Mr.. Van Buren,
feels, with message an his stomach for fortnight
and NO mode Of relief, but few pills Of my friend
Doctor Brandreth may aid hix. might take pills
xIso but prefsrte get rid Of my overflow OF ideas in
the natural way. Sod willing, therefore, tomorrow
] shall issue my mess age 10 the House Of Represen-
ratives, and no mistake.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

Alice is an exquisitely designed plate; beauti-
full by virtue Of its simplicity. The letter press il
well executed The reading matter IL OF the 6rst
order; m this particular the Forget Me Not" al.
WAYS excelled every other annual.
Messrs. Appleton L. Co. have this year imported
all the English ANNALS; new ones Of the n, ost
splendid description; all Of which can be seen al
their store.
Fisr.-Last night, about seven o'clock, a fire
was discovered in the upper story Of building Mo-
liz Front street, near Wall, occupied by Philip W.
Engs a. Son, wine and liqsor merchants, and Josiah
H. Post h Co. II was soon got under Damage by
fire and water about 1880
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-17

d. YATES AND ms WTs.-After tho various sto-
res about the cause of separation between these in
dividuas, the truth maybe found below, given BY
the lady herself The following is the copy Of the
paper sent by Mrs. Yates for her husbands signature
Whereas CHRsrcrHER C. YArSs and EMNA WIILARoYATEs,
mud on living together IN state Of w~dook that such differ
ence OF ephioa aud uneo~geniay OF mind exists between
them as forbid thsr happiness married stte therefore,
hey mutually to separation and releases the 9th
er from all legal obligations and responsibilities resulting from
the marriage contract Said Christopher renqushes all claim
on the personal property whatever may heHg or apprtan
TO The said Emma which by contract e mlht have
had right to control aud the aid Emma her part ren
gushing all claim the said Christopher to any property be
longing to him may hereafter belong 10 him, aud also all
claim for support thdse conditions being her part
teed by her sou John H. Willard
EMMA WILLARD YATES,
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
Modern Method or the sfs's OF
BANGING.

RTRs. G. w. HoOMES. late from the city Of
w Richmond, respectfully informs the citizens
OF Martinsburg, and vicinity, that she will open a
class for the Instruction Of young Ladies IN the po-
lite accompIishmenis Of Dancing. Walzing, &c.-
Her method Of teaching, was derived from her late
father Mons. Bondel, eminent professor OF
those branches, and viii in a short time mpart TO
the young Ladies surprising rapidity in the &c
quirement Of that case and elegance Of manners 50
essential in refined society.
If q sufficient number Of subscribers can be OBJ
tanned, her class win commence on he llth Of
March next. Gentlemen and Boys will not be adj
mitted in the classes,
Mrs. II. will also devote part of Of her time to
lessons on the Piano Forte, and vocal music. Her
method in the department OF music is from the cel-
ebrated professor Gillies, member of the Royal A
cademy Of Paris.
- For terms of admission, apply TO Mira.
Hoomes, at the residence of Mr.. John IL. Blondel
Martinsburg
February, 90, 1839-3w.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
va X I T. Z Y.
From the Augusta (Ga.) Mirror.
LAW IN GEORGIA.

A friend Of mine has recently returned
from an excursion into the - circuit OF
this State. lie tells me that while IN the
County Of - he strayed into the Court
House, and was present at the arralng-
ment ola man by the name of Henry Day,
who was charged with attempting TO XIII
his wife. Day was pale little man, and
the wife, who was present, was a perfect
Behemoth. The indictment being read,
the prisoner was asked TO say whether he
was % Guilty or not Guilty" he an
swered 'there's mighty chance of law
yer's lies in the papers, but some part is
true. | did strike the old lady, but she
fit me powerfully first. She can swear
equal to little Of any thing, and her
kicks are awful. l reckon what you say
about the devil moving me is tolerable cor
rect, seeing as how she moved me. i
have told you all know bout the cIrcum-
stance, Mister. gin Squire Jones there,
a five dollar bill, and allow he'll take it
out for me.
Squire Jones thereupon rose, and said
he had law point to raise in this case,
which he thought conclusive. II was an
established rule Of law, that man and wife
were but one and he should like to know
how man could be punished for whipping
himself; he should be glad to hear what
the Solicitor General has TO say to that.
The Solicitor General answered, that he
thought his brother Jones had carried the
maxim trihe too far; men had often
been punished for beating their wives.
If a man should kill his wife, it would NOT
be suicide. Here Squire Jones interpo-
sed; and defed the Solicitor General 10
produce authority to that effect. The
Solicitor General looked over Green's
and Lumpkin's Georgia Justice for some
minutes and then observed, that he could
not find any authority just then, but be
was sure he had seen the principle some
where, and he called on the Judge to sus'
tain him. In the enthusiasm Of the coun-
sci on this point, they forgot to offer any
evidence as to the guilt or innocence o.
Day in the premises.
The Judge being likewise obliylous Of
This fact, proceeded to charge the jury
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
Y .

DEATH OF Miss LANpoS. his event, Il ar
pears, was not prematurely announced by the arri-
val at Boston some weeks since. notice Of the
decease Of Mrs. Gov Mclean, tho married name Of
Miss Landon, was published in this Gazette OF yes
terday. She expired in her room atost, at Cape
Coast Castle, and was found with phial OF hydro
cianie acid in her hand which she seems TO have
been in the habit ofusing a medicine for spasrns
We are uuacqusnted with the potency of thar poi-
SON "a il is called, but il struck reading the
account, as a very singular remedy for any maiady
however infuitesimal the administration Of H. I'M
less it might be for The relief OF one who began to
be weary OF the sun IL is more than likely that
the fervors OF the climate stnote heavily upon a
frame never otherwise than feeble. and that the cf-
feet Of strange scenes, the remoteness from the
home OF her childhood and the accumulation OF tu-
multuous thoughts and new soliciudes combining
together, renewed in her system the moladies, from
which her exquisite nervous organizatou'was sell
dom fee in England.
The following poem, fu Of soletnn beauty, APP
reared in the New Monthly Magazine foa January.
It il the last from Miss Landon's pen, and cannot
fail to be read with an interest quite unusual
philadelphia Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
EFFICACY OF DIR. EVANS PILLS

Another recent test of the unrIvalied
whine Of DIR. Nm. Evans AledlcIaes.---
Dyspepsia, ten years. standinS'-Mr' j. NC
kcnzle ITO Stanton street, was afflicted with the
above complaint for ten ears, which Ihcapacia'eu
him at intervals for the period OF SIX ears, IN at
tending to has business, restored TO perfect health
under the sautary treatmentof DIR. VIM Evans,
The principal symptoms were-A sense OF disten-
ton and oppression after eating distressing pam I'D
the pit OF the stomach, nausea, impaired appetite,
giddness, papitaton Of the heart, great debiii'y
and emacation, depression OF spirits disturbed rest
sometimes a bilious vomiting and pain IN the night
side, au extreme degree of langour and iaintness,
any endeayour@ 10 pursue has business, causing lm-
mediate exhaustion and WEAKNESS.
Mr.. Mckenzie is daily attending his business ana
none Of the above symptoms have REQUIRED since he
used the medicine, He is now strong and healthy
man.
lie resorted 10 myriads ofremedes, but they were
all Intellectual. He is willing 20 give any lniorma"
lion TO the afflicted respecting the lnestlmabe bene
III rendered 10 him by the use OF DIR. VIM Evans
medicine
Asthma, three years standing.-Mr Robert
Monroe, Schuyikill, afflicted with the above DIS
Pressing malady Sy mptoms-g great languor, hau-
ency, disturbed rest, nervous headache, dIhcuily
breathing ghtneSs and structure across the breast
dizziness nervous irratibilty, suocaton, paipita-
ton of the heart, distressing cough cosiyeness, pain
Ia rhe stomach, drowslness, great debility, and den
sciency OF nervous energy. Mr.. Monroe gave up ey-
Sery thought OF recovery and dire despair sat on the
Ec0untenaace OF every person interested in his eXis
stence happiness, ullby accident he noticed in a
8pubc aper some cures effected by DIR. Nm. Evans
4 Medicine, in his compliant which Induced him to
purchase package Of the Pills, which resulted in
Il ompletely removing every symptom Of his disease.
nc wishes TO say his motive for this declaration, is,
hat those afflicted with the same any othersym
y similar TO those from which he is happily
a 9red, may likewise receive the same inestimaLle
IL euedt.
A Case OfTic DoiOreux.-Mrs. J. f John
on, wife of Cant. Joseph johnson, Of Lynn, Mass.
Vas severely afflicted for ten Yeas with Tic Doio-
s2eux, violent pain in her head, and vomiting with
Ill urnug heat ia the stomach, and unable to leave
( Ter room She could find no relief from the advice
"a several physicians nor from mel cines of any
m nd, until after she had commenced using Dr.
#.vaa's medicine, of zoe Chatham street, and IRON
nat time she began 20 amend, and feels satisfied 4
nc o'lua9es the medicine Anew days longer Ii
T. perfectly cured. Reference can be had as &c
ne truth Of the above by calling at Mrs. Johnson
iaogh'er's Store, $50 Grand street, n. Y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
NUMBER 2.

| and the country at large, to be absent dali
" during the sitiings ofthe House, at this
important period of the session.
Rcsoiued, therefore, That il is inexpe-
dent TO commence the investigation at
this time, and that the Chairman report
these resolutions, with the journal of our
proceedings, to the House, together with
the opinion of this committee, that the
suhjeci-maiter referred TO them by the
resolution Of the House ofthe 18th inst.
requires investigation, and that he ask
that the committee be discharged from
the further consideration Of the subject.
The report and resolutions having been
r, adj
Mr.. Naylor moved that they be laid on
the table and printed.
Mr.. N. tlion explained that this was the
report of the majority, and asked leave 10
present tive other reports on tho same
subieot---the ono of the minority Of the
committee. and the otner Of an individual
member thefeof.
On motion OF Mr.. Cambreleng, all the
reports were laid on The table, and order
ed 10 be printed.
% leave, Mr.. howard introduced tho
following resolution; which was consider
cd and adopted
Resoipea, That thu President ofthc U.
States be requested toinform this House
whether any and what change has occur
red, since his annual message, in tho pos.
ure Of the relations between tho U. States
and Mexico, and to communicate TO the
House such correspondence relating there
to us may not be incompatible with the
public interest.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23.--The Sem
ate bill To provide for the armed occupa-
,ion of Florida coming up, ON tho question
of reference,
Mr.. Robertson called for the reading Of
the bill; which having been read. was,
after some discussion, laid aside, and the
House took up the order Of The day.
MIR. Downing moved its reference 70
the Committee on Military Affairs.
By general consent, the House took up
the Senate bill on he Speakers table,
entitled " An act to amend the act for
regulating the judiciary system ofthc U.
States"
The bill having been read twice by its
title, was ordered to third reading ON
Monday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
HOUSE OF ADMINISTRATORS.

FRlpAY, FEBRUARY 22.--Mr. Nuylor,
from the Select Committee, appointed 10
inquire into the conduct of Commodore
Elliott, made report, accompanied by
the following resolutons;
ReSolred, That an interference, by the
House of Representatives, IN the disputes
that occur between subordinate officers oil
the Navy aud their superlors, comman-
ding squadrons, is power which ought
at all times TO be exercised with great
caution, and is calculated to produce IN
subordnation in that important arm OF the
national defence. But, IN the opinion o.
this committee, il is competent Tor me
REPRESENTATIVES Of the People to invest.
gate any abuses alleged 10 be committed
by officers in command Of sqaadrons, and
10 provide, BY Law, for the recurrence o.
such abuses and, moreover, 10 investl'
oate and ascertain whether the head o.
the Navy Department may have used sucl
means as are placed in his hands by law
to punish and prevent any such alleged
abuses.
Resolred, That the most appropriate
remedy for such subordinate ofilcersl IS an
appeal 10 The Secretary oflhe Navy lori
court Of inquiry to investigate the char,
ges exhibited against their snpenors; ano
from his decision the party aggrieyed may
appeal to the President, who, by the Con
stlntion, is commander-in.chief OF The
| Navy he, as well as the Secretary, be-
ing liable 10 impeachment for awiliui ant
corrupt violation or neglect of duty.
( Resoleed, That the time allowed thu
committee is insufficient to enable then
to make full and thorough examination
of tho subject committed to them; tina
even limited and partial examination
would require them, contrary to the dut,
they owe 10 their immediate constituent
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The regular business Of the day being
the call for resolutions, Mr.. Cambreleng
moved suspension ofthe rule for the pur.
pose of calling the committee for re.
ports, and proceeding with the public bus-
ness.
Mr.. Adams asked leave to present the
following resolutions, which were read for
information
Resclred BIZ the Senate and House Of
Representatives. N Congress assembled,
two.thirds Of both Houses concurrng
lherin, That the following amendments
to The Constitution oflhe United States bg
proposed to the several States Of Union,
which, when ratified by three fourths of
the Legislatures ofsaid States, shall be-
come and be part Of the Constitution Of
the United States:
Ist. From md after the 9TH day ofJu-
ly, 1912, there shall be, throughout the
United States, no hereditary slavery but
On and after that day every child born
within the United States, their Territories
or jurisdiction, shall be born free.
%. With the exception OF the Terrific.
Nv OF TlOltuu, tHcic ohuii uOhSSiO'sH 49,
er be admitted into this Union any State,
the Constitution Of which shall tolerate
within the same the existence Of slave
ry.
3D.. From and after the 4th Of July.
ls45, there shall be neither slavery nor
slave trade at the seat of Government OF
the United States.
Objection having been made,
Mr.. a. proceeded 10 state that he had
in his possession petition which ne desi-
red to present, and ON which these reso-
lutions were founded. II was petit
ton from John Jay and fory-thrce most
respectable citizens Of the city Of New
York.
[Mr. A was here interrupted by cries
of order.
And the Speaker having decided that
the motion TO suspend the rule must first
DO disposed Of,
Mr.. A. did not press the motion further
at this time.
And the question having been taken on
The motion Of Mr.. Cambreleng, the rules
were suspended.