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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25
From tho Richmond Whip.

NATIONAL CONVENTION or WING loUNG MES.
We have had letters from opposite points, New
York and South Carolina on the subject Of an Ar
Van Buren, Convention If Yosng Mcn, to be
held either at Washington Of Baltimore, in the sum
mer ofl840. The letter from South Carolina SAYS:
-" Although, | venture the assertion, that scpen-
e.'ghhs ct the junior Wings of the Union are deci.
dedly in favor of the nomination Of Mr.. CLAY, stilI.
soperfectly sensible are they ofthe great Importance
OF the election of a Wing to The Presidency, thai,
they are willing to sacrifice their personal predilec.
tons on the altar OF patriotism, and go for the man
who may receive the nomination at Harrisburg.
with all their zeal and strength"
This Convention is proposed for the purpose of
pestecting a thorough organiza,ion oftIo young men
OF the country, who are always ardent in whatever
cause they undertake. The Convention held in
1882. reused a spirit throughout the Uaion, which
nothing short of the uubounded popularity Of Gen.
Jackson csuld have encountered with success.
Our correspondent states that South CaroIina
Will positively be represented in the Harrisburg
Convention. Let the subject be considered.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25


Ma. CLAY rs THE SogrH The Baltimore
Chronicle of the 10th inst, says We have scan.
ned the proceedings Of the celebrations Of the Fourth
Of July throughout the entire South, and we must
confess our surprise at the great cordially with
which the name Of Mr.. Clay seems every where to
have been received. We might fill our paper with
toasts complimentary to him, which we're given in
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
and indeed all the southern States. His name is
looked upon as the %rallying point Of the opponents
Of the Administration, and the fact that he is the
most feared by the powers that be, may be inferred
from the circumstance that in the toasts condemnn-
tory Of tho Wing party, no name of the Wing can
didates for the Presidency, is mentioned in that con-
n~ection, but Mr.. Clay's. The Charleston Courier
publishes that portion Of the address Of the Wing
Clay, and appends to il, through a correspondent,
the following remarks:
The voice Of Virginia ia the voice Of the South.
Look at the spontaneous outbreakings Of popular
feeling on the 4th! VAN buren, has had his turn.
Rotation in Office, and a term Of years for the Pres.
idency-the democratic rule laid down by JACKSON
and Van buren,. The country has called for
CLAr in its time Of trouble; it now seeks to honor
him, in its day of prosperity. Tho nation seeks 10
reward its Oldest servant, who has worked most and
longest without pay
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From the RaHimore Pa9rfOf of .FuJy an.


CATTLE-Sales of Beef on the hoof. during the
week, were made at from 81 80 to 50 per cwt.-
The former price for inferior and the latter for
prime. Live Hogs are selling at 50 and 50 25 per
cwt.
FLoUa -Howard street.-The transactions of
the week, fIom Stores, have been quite limited -
he generally prevailing quotations are S5,75 and
S3,813; to-day holders are mostly asking g.. 87I.
and lots OF fresh ground, Of approved brand. are
held firmly at Sc. The Wagon and Rail Road
price IS % ,625.-CHy MtHs.-Some contracts for
new Flour have been made at Sc, so; a sale or two
has since been made at less, and one contract at
1928.
WHEAT.-Sales OF good TO best new Md. and Va.
reds have ranged from 81 25 TO $l.28. and we quote
these rates to-day for those descriptions. A cargo
OF North Carolina reds was taken on SATURDAY. last
atSl,275 On Monday the FIRST parcel of new Md.
red offered was sold at $3.50, but, es we have al
ready remarked, Sl.25 and $I,28 is about the fair
quotation for good to best new reds. Parcels Of
good new white Wheat were sold YESTERDAY and TO-
day at $3.50, Sl,3l, and $I,33. A parcel of good
old Md. white was sold some days ago at SI,25.
Cons Sales of white Corn throughout tho week
at ~ cts, and we quote the same rate to-d,v.-
Sales of Md. yellow, eaily in the week, at 81 cts.
we now quote at so and 60 cts.
RYE.-A sale of new, a few DAYS ago, at 8l4
cts, and to-day sales have been made, as in condi.
ton, at rs and 80 cts.
~OATs.-Sales Of new Oats at 40 and IS cts. Ola
are worth about As cts.
WHIsKEY.-Hhds are held nominallv at 81 CT.
but some sales have been made for less. We quote
bbls. at 385 and 80 cts. Wagon price of bbls. i.
80 cts, exclusive OF the Dbl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

BANK or THE VALLEY.-This Bank has accep-
ted the act passed at the late session Of the Lsgis-
lature by a vote Of 739 to 405. At the same
time the stockholders adopted a resolution instruct.
ing the Board Of Directors of the Mother Bank to
present a memorial to the mex, Legislature praying
q modification Of the said Act, some of The rroyis-
ions OF which are onerous TO the Bank and inconye.
nient and injurious to the community. Among the
objectionable parts of the law is one prohibiting the
Banks from issuing notes of a less denomination
than ten dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

The fredericksburg Arena, Of the 10Th instant,
says The name Of our Minister 70 the Court Of ST.
James "a. Stevenson) is again presented to the
public, by a correspondent of the Enquirer, in con
nexion with the Office Of the Vice Presidency. We
have no objection to this. II would be difficult TO
make q selection Of a candidate for that Office, by
the Administration party, who would not be pre-
ferable to the present incumbent. But The Enqui-
rer's correspondent, we maintain, goes farther tban
he facts warrant bin, when he says
"The impression appears to be very general that
the present Vice President Of the IT,. 5 will not bo
a candidate for reelection"
SO far as the feelings and intentions Of Col. ions.
sos are alluded to. the paragraph has no founda-
ton in truth, That worthy, in noticing like inti-
nations, has very distinctly announced his firm re-
solution Tot 10 be backed OUT in this manner. He
is a candidate for reelection, and has 20 announced
himself. Nor will be decline, unless another should
DO selected, in preference TO him, by the same bo-
dy which gave him the commandments, a Rucker
Convention. We do not believe il is proposed to
hold any Consention-and we lock, therefore, up
on the redoubtable Colonel as the candidate q the
party for reelection TO the second Office of the Co
yernment We are fully aware he was not the
choice Of the majority of the party, and that they
are now with few exceptions, ashamed Of him
They will fad it hard to get rid Of him, and VIC are
glad Of il.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

DfsTREssIsG OccURREscR.-The Albany Sun
says:-" On Sunday afternoon, as a little child a.
bout three years old was standing on the side. walk
near the corner Of Church and Westerio streets,
munching a slice Of bread and butter. large hog
one Of the many half starved animals with which
that portion Of the city is infested, attracted by the
flavor Of the cbild's l~sncheon, snapped al it, ard
seized the little victims arms in its jaws, mangled
the flesh dreadfuliy. and breaking the bone in three
places. 1t is I feared that amputation Of the limb
will be necessary. l. there no law 10 prevent the
running at large of swine in our streetsl If so,
they ought to be enforced and If not, the defect
should he remedied. They are not only unpleasant
but absolutely dangerous in the luwer part Of the
city"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

We notice IN the newspapers an account of a
great battle between the troops Of two OF the pro-
yinees in South America, in which two thousand
men were killed! What a scene Of turmoil, blood
shed, and revolution these provinces have repre-
sented since their independence was obtained.--
Wen ordered liberty, ard regular government, do
not seem either to be relished or understood. So
accustomed have we become to these South Ameri-
can revolutions that we have ceased to keep the
run" OF the various changes that are continually Ia
king place in the Republics there; if, indeed, they
are not all Military Despotisms rather than Repub-
lies. 1t is, after all, the Anglo-Saxon race, that
can best appreciate the blessings of frt elom.-Ai-
eLaRdrso Gag,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

Tho HarPer's Ferry Cons,itatonalist of the l7lh
inst, says:-"On MONDAY last as the cars fom
Baltimore were on their way to this place and near
the Monoeocy Bridge, a man was seen riding near
the track. Upon the approach OF the train, his
horse became alarmed, and he was thrown upon
tho track Immediately in front of the cars, which
passed over him and caused instant death. No
blame is attached to The Conductor or Engineer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

MELANCHOLY AccIpEET.-The Williamson
banner OF the 10Th inst. says ;-"On Monday last
a promising little son of Mr.. Henry A.. HORNE,
a,sed a years IN attempting to cross on the Aque-
duct OF the Canal at this place, il is supposed ven.
tured too near The edge and fell in. The water in
the A~queduct being about four feet in depth. with a
considerable current, soon swallowed him IN. A
colored man who was near at the time, hut too fee
BILE to give any assistance himself, gave the alarm
to the father, and others, who were at work nj
Messrs. Beatty's Mill. Considerable time elepsed
before he was found and taken out, and not in time
to save his life. All efforts were made to resusci-
tate him. but all proved inelectual-the vital spark
had fled.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

The SEA SERPEsT.-Capt. S,urgis of the Re-
venue Gutter Hamilton, arrived at this port yester-
day from Cape Ann, having been cruising Two or
three days in the bay. He informs ns That on We'd
nesday afternoon, when off Nahant, he and all his
officers and crew had a fair view Of the Sea Serpent.
The appearance Of this marine monster WAS such
IS has been often described The sea was at the
time perfectly smooth, and the Sea Serpent was on
y about twice the length Of the vessel dlstant from
them. After remaining in sight a few minutes, be
sunk down into The water and di,appeared.- Bos-
ton TINES.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

Hon, RIcE GARLAND. the Member nc Co,croso
from the Sd District of Louisiana. while eng,seJ
in the trial of a cause somewhere in tha, S,ate 90,
iHNolFed IN a dispute with George r.. King, ESQ,
the opposing counsel, and in the excitement Of he
moment struck him. The parties have since, as
we learn from the New Orleans papets. crossed
over INTO Texas to settle their difficulties by a duel.
WIN the understanding that it is not to cease mi
one o: both are killed.-Ncte Yoyker.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25
SPLENDID SCHEME.

| Prize, the Arcade, 286 feet ) inches
lines, on Magazine street, IOl feet
ii inches on Natchez street, I26 fees
8 inches on Gravier street; rented AZ
about S37 900 per annum, valued NJ s70a M,
PIlzer City Hotel, l62 feet on Com.
mon street; lac feet 6 inches in Camp
ST. rented at $50 600, valued at 500, Doc
l frlze, Dwelling House, (adioining the
Arcade) No. l6, "a feet7 inches iron,
on Natchez street; rented at $1,000,
valued a. 10000
i Frlze, ditto, adjoining the Arcade,
NO. 10, % feet front on Natchoz st;
rented at $1,000, valued at 90 00o
| Prize, ditto, No. %, northeast cor.
ner of Basin asd Custom House ST.;
a Uleet front on Basin, aud 40 feet on
Franklin street, by 1877 feet deep il
Custom House ST., rented at $500.
valued at On oo.
| Prize, d ito, No. "a, southwest cor.
ner Of Basin and Custom House 81.
81 feet inches on Basin, 81 feet 7 in.
ches on Franklin, 1877 feet deep in
front of Custom House street; rented
at $500, valued at 90 o0
Prize, ditto. No. 339, "a feet 8 inches
on Royal street, by l27 feet II in.
ches deep, rented at $1,000, valued
at K 0af
Prize, $50 shares Of Canal Bank
Stock, 500 each, 95 yOOt
! Prize, 300 shares Commercial Bank
Stock, 500 each, 10000
l Prize. $50 shares Traders and Me
chanics Bank Stock. 500 each, l5.00g
Prize, 100 shares City Bank Stock,
500 each, 10 O0e
l Prize, 100 shares City Bank Stock,
500 each. IaO00
l Prize, 100 shares CITY Bank Stock.
sl00 each, 10000
l Prize, so shares Exchange Bank
Stock, 800 each, 5000
l Prize, so shares Exchange Bank
Stock, 500 each, 5000
| Prize, % shares Gas Light Bank
Stock, 500 each. 9,500
/ Prize. 25 shares Gas Light Bank
Stock, 500 each, $500
| Prize, Is shares Mechanics and Ira
ders' Bank Stock, 500 each l,500
Prize, Is shares Mechanics and Ira
ders' Bank Stock, 500 each, 1850
70 Prizes, each 10 shares of tho Louisi-
ana State Bank Stock, 500 each,
each Prize $1,000. Q 5000
10 Prizes, each ? shares Of 800 each.
each Prize $500, Of the Gas Light
Bank, 2091
100 Prizes, each l share Of 500, of the
Bank of Louisiana, 90.000
100 Prizes, each l share Of 500, Of the
New Orleans Bank, 20.0N
so Prizes, each ! share of 500, Of the
Union Bank of Florida, 5000
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

A WATER SPoUT ON THE HuDsUH.-The Bal
timore Chronicle Of the 20th inst, sass:-At noon
on Saturday last a stupendous and magnificent wa.
ter spout, formed in and crossed Tappan Bay, from
Taller's 20 Grassy Point, where it parted It's CON
ncction with the clouds and disappeared. "At
one time, (says the Sing Sing Chronicle) though at
the distance Of three miles, 1t assumed in appear
unce a magnitude in circumference much longer
than a h~ogshead stood ike a perpendicular CO.
lunn, and through the transparent mist which
surrounded it, large bodies of water, oftentimes
streams larger than a mans body, could be seen
wn'rling and twisting up the misty path to the over
hanging cloud, at a height perhaps Of five thousand
feet.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

'"ALo AND BLAsrHEMoUs.-At the celebra-
ton Of the Fourth of July al Chester noIaaaIo
county, Pennsylvania, the following toa. :, was drnnt.
=, hY Walter c. Lytle.-Martin Van Buren,. The
nl'le maSte'on that spreads his republican aoqnd
over Tie lace OF the nation. AMI causes abundant hnr.
feed the needy" '"u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

BERKSHIRE Hoes.-A number Of pigs Of this
very valuable stock have recently been imported
from England, one of which may now be seen al
the residence Of c. J. Faulkner. Esq in this place.
II is a present from Mr.. James Fishc,, jr, Of Rich
mond.
Such accessions TO the improvement Of stock in
wing that they will greatly enhance the agricultural
profits Of eur farmers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25
GEORGETOWN MARKET.
From the Potomac .Sdpocats of .E,Jv %.
.

01LD.
In June last. near st. Charles, Missouri. Mr..
CAMPBELL ORRIcK, son of the late Charles Orrick.
Esq, of this County, aged about 81 wears.
On Wednesday, the 10Th inst, MIR. JoHy L.
lAhB, aged about so years, long a citizen of Shep-
herdstown.
At Weodville, Mississippi, on the 29th ult.,
Thomas LEIGH, Esq, son of the Hon. Benjamin
Watkins Leigh, of this State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

NEW PRoJEcr.-Mr. Amasa Walker, of Boston.
Is no" traversing Illinois for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the feasibility of constructing a Rail Road
from Boston to the Mississippi River. ILe addres.
SEQ a public meeting at Alton, Illinois, on the sub
leot' and stated that the whole distance from Bos-
ton to 81. Louis is only 1900 miles, and might be
uaversed by cars in five days.-Rich. Mir
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

iENNkssEE.-The Nashville Banner Of the 9th
inst, in remarking upon the progress Of the election
Tor Governor and members Of Congress, soon TO
take place in that State, states, that " the Wings
are hrm, united and resolved 10 maintain their SUI
pnemacy, as they have gloriousIy done hitherto
we say confidently to our friends abroad-ALL IS
WELL IN TENNESSEE"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

hiopE ISLAND.-Iho Baltimore Patriot Of the
l7th inst. says: The election in this State takes
place next month After beating the bush for sever.
al weeks the Loco Focos have prevailed on T. w.
DoRR, and BENJAMIN h. THURsroN, as the can
didaies for Congress The late members, Messrs
CRANsroN, and TmLINGHAsr are the Wbig Can
didates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

EXrRAoRDINAR HoMIcIpE Tho Bait. Patri.
OF OF the goth inst, says:-We copy the following
from the Charlottesville. (Ia,) Examiner of the 4th
INST. The events, OF which it speaks, are most ex-
traordlnarye even in these days of strange things:
An unfortunate occurrence took place in Brown
township, in this county, a few days since. which
resulted in the death Of a human being, the circum-
stances Of which have been detailed to US as fol-
lows: a man named Moses Rush was married to
Miss Jane Rush about three weeks ago, and upon
The first night of their marriage the husband ende,
vored to choke the wife TO death. She, however.
contr'ved to prevent it, and they lived together a.
bout two weeks IN a very unhappy manner-Rush
nenting her upon all occasions. AT the time the
act was Rush Informed his wife that he
had already killed two wives, and one man for his
money, and that he intended to kill her. and beat
her most numerically. She begged him not to kill
her I'LL next morning.
lie then told her he would wait awhile. ard rake
a sleep, and accordingly took his axe, and placing
1 under his ar n lay down crosswise in tho door 10
prevent her escape, assuring Ter that when he n
woke he would execute his fendish purpose. He
iel asleep, and his wife fearing that her destruc-
ton wound be inevitable if he awoke, seized the
axe, and despatched him by infioting a mortal
wound on his head with il. She gave herself up
TO a Justice OF the Peace. who had her sent to pri.
son. She was taken out however on a ha6eas cor
Pus, and tried before his honor, .Jidge Naglor.
who from the insuficiency of the testimony, order
ed her discharge.
Public opinion is in her favor, and iu-tifes the
act on the ground that it was committed in selfde-
lence' he was about eighty years OF age, she is
about thirty
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

a correspondent of the Baltimore American sur
ge'ts the following cure for the d%ysentery, the virtues
oil winch he processes to have known to be used.
REMEDY FOR DISSEMINATING a drv oak.
gall, (or BALI line, and stew it for a few minutes in
about a thiid of teacup full ofbrandy and sufficient
Loaf sugar to make it very sweet. For a grown
person take a table spoonful ana repeat every hour
OF two according to the yiroIence of the disease.-
tor a chlld a tea'spoontul is sufficient. Two or
three doses will generally effect a cure.
| have known this remedy to succeed in the most
violent case OF dysenteiy.
! do not know whether the oak.gsll can be had
of the apothecaries, but they are abundant in the
country, and can be obtained gratuitously at almost
every farm in the vicinity Of Baltimore.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

MIR SrElNBERGEN's AGENT.-It is stated in the
paflmore Chronicle that it has been ascertained
that Mr. MILLER, the agent of Mr.. Stoinberqep.
whose mysterious disappearance excited so much
ho'lce a. the time, went TO Quebec, and embarked
thence N a vessel bound to Glasgow. Scotland.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

The only two living Life Guards" of Washing
ION, were IN the procession, on The Fourth of july.
10 N@e"bGtg. Their names are Benjamin Eaton and
robert Blair On entering the church they each
pore an American Flag, followed by six other Revo-
Iu'''haty Soidlers-the united ages Of all being 551
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

Ting STRIPED PFC ourpoSE-h i said ,b,,
thirst has SO sharPened the wits Of some hard
thinkers in Mississippi, sto have enabled hem to
discover a way OF getting round the galloa law Of
that State. They " puIche5 Sc one gallon and ! gilI.
they then drink The gill and sell 1be IT, FL SI
again" e"h'" pA'A
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

MORMON TROUBLES IN llLINoIs.-The Shelby
Republican gives the following version Of The diF.
cult'es in that county, in which il was reported The
troops had been called OUT:
Some of the inhabitants Of hat county-m,,y
OF them said to be old rosjdenis-embraced ,he
Mormon faith. These, while pursuing their ord.
nary avocations, were boset by "a mob. and assauI,s
committed upon them, In order 10 eniov Tia
equal rights secured by the Constitution, the Nor.
mons made application to Judge BRrFsE for war
rants to arrest the defenders. Judge BRFEsr is.
susa warrants against hitecn OF The leaders Of the
mob, and authorized and directed Col .J.vrs W
VAUGHAN to cali out his regiment tn assis, H. :"
resting them. The Colonel ordered out = mar, I ae
his regiment, but some Of his mon refused ~ 49,
The order. and, the mob increasing, The military ~.
treated" '"'S re-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25

We learn that a new kind Of wheat. of suneri,,
quality. and which yields much more aburdaptlv
than any hitherto raised in this country, has beer
cut the present harvest on the farm of Mr.. John
Wysong, near Shepheri,town. Mr.. w. obtained
the seed from Mr., Stonebraker Of Maryland, who
came in possession of a mall quantity, by accident.
iwo or three years since. From three bushels and
three pecks sow1 by Nj. w. on ground not the
most favorable part OF his farm for wheat. he viii.
tls thought have q yield Plat least l25 bushels
some competent judges say $50 bushels. We have
seen a few heads as a specimen. They are yo,,
large, ard contain many more grains than the heads
OF wheat now generally grown in this country. IL
attracts much attention, and is evidently a new and
very superior kind of wheat, well worthy the atten.
non OF our farmers. In a favorable season. and
land not uniayorable to the production of wheat. il
Is beteVed It will always yield from 40 to 30 bush.
Ella per acre harissto1c Free Press.