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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

EGYrr IN l838.-Egypt supports a population of
o,oUo ooO people; provides for l40, 900 paid troops,
io,oOo sailors, q 1000 youths in her establishments
Tor pubic education, destined for different branches
Of the public service, so, 900 in the arsenal. manu-.
factories, &c. 10000 engaged in buildings and
public works IN the towns and provinces, such as
canals, roads, dikes, forts, magazines, palaces, riv-
ers, mosques, walls, &C., 5000 different Govern
ment employees; of the rest, 800, 900 may be cal
ca's'ed as tradesmen and people employed in cities.
towns, &C.; the surplus are the mass devoted TO
agriculture. The Marine Academy of AIexandria
has So4 students all Arabs, who are educated for
of 100 guns; 5 of 96 and . OF &c; 3 frigates Of "a
guns; l of 60 l of Sc; | of44; 3 coryettes Of 26
guns ] of24; l brig of22 guns; l of 90; 4 Of
ID; and 3 steam vessels. We gather tho above
fact. from the American Almanac FOR 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

SICKNESS AT THE SourH.-At New Orleans on
the 10Th there was some abatement. ofthe fever
but the papers warned strangers from the civ.
AT Natchez, in the week ending on the 26rh M,
there were 10 aea'hs from yellow fever. in Sen.
TENDER there were 2 deaths, The city was nearly
deserted. iy
Az charleston last week, there was only one
death from yellow fever, and that a child.
AZ Augusta GEO. on the I4th, there was onl,
one death. ""' o"ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

The Georgetown Advocate OF he 18th inst, saws f.:
The President arrived in the cars from Baltimore
at IL O'Clock on "Wednesday last, and was escorted
to his residence by about TWO hundred Of his politi
cal friends. BY some misinanagcment, we pre-
sumo, after taking his seat in a barouche drawn by
Tour milk white steeds, in company with the " ora
tor OF The day" he had to hunt up his escort, who
were stationed on the east front ofthe CAPITAL. wal.
ing hisarrival. After receiving the congratulations
OF his f'iends he assembled the steps Of the capital
and made a short speech, speaking so low that we
could not hear a word oft. He then took his seat
IN the barouchc, and proceeded, accompanied by The
marine band, &c. &C.. and arrived at his quarters
at about ! O'Clock. The gentleman deputed to well
come the President to thecity then stepped forward
on the balcony in front Of the /" white house" and
commenced the delivery Of a violent political speech
about we the democracy" bone and sinew."
&c winch we were happy to see his memory fail.
ca MN IN the delivery OF, having fumbled over his
ron OF manuscripts without being able to "6nd The
place. he was forced to stop ere he had delivered
'hiee sentences. The President with difficulty re.
strained a smile, and then, ia his usual ailable and
graceful manner, thanked them for the Halterine
marx oil respect and esteem which their attention
Indicated, and after shaking hands with those who
were nearesthim, retired apparently much fatigued.
We had not seen the President before, since he
'eii MS seat in the Senate chamber, some three
years oeck, and we can say with truth that time
Gas made great ravages on his outward man. He
.neh looked ten years younger than he really was
NC now looks ten years older than he in reality il.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

The Philadelphia Inquirer states that the Banks
in Philadelphia haze ceased to redeem their five
dollar notes in specie. This determination has
been resorted tos in consequence Of the course pur-
sued by many individuals, in obtaining specie for
- notes, and Immediately selling it to the brokers.
The Banks, it is understood, have lost since We'd
nesday, 9th inst, Sl56. coo in this way.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
SMALL NOTES.

Alta large and respectable meeting of the citizens
of Winchester, convened at the Town Hall, on the
18th instant, for the purpose Of providing a respon-
sible currency for that community, during the sus.
pension Of the Banks, a resolution was adopted re-
questing the Town Council, through the medium
of the Winchester Savings Institution, to supply
them with small change.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

Tue PITTsBuRG BANKs.-The Pittsburg Advo-
cate of the 18th inst. says:-tT Three OF our Banks,
the Merchants and Manufacturers, the Exchange,
and the Office U.S Bank, resolved yesterday NOR
ming to suspend specie payments. The Bank of
f~ittsburg resolved, on the other hand, moi to sus-
pend, but to continue the redemption of her notes
In gold and silver.''
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

NILES NATIONAL REGlsTER.-We perceive by
the last number that this old established journal
has passed into the hands OF JEREMIAH HuGHEs,
Esq, late Editor of the Annapolis Republican,
Mr.. Hughes brings much experience to The columns
OF the Register, and we doubt not the publication
will be sustained with all It's original vigor.-Bah.
Chron.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

The Globe says;-We understand that orders
nave been given TO prepare a sloop of war and a
schooner, with all possible despatch, for cruising
on the coast OF Africa. in execution of the laws of
tue United States against the disgraceful traffic in
slaves and for the protection of our lawful COM
merce in thai ouarier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

"A PROTECTING TARIFF.-The Baltimore Patriot,
o' the 18Th instant, says:-The following short
paragraph from the late letter of d.. A.. SMlrH.
Esq, to Or. BRocKESBRouGH, is a forcible illustra.
uon OF the necessity of a tariff, as a means of pla.
eng a wholesome restraint upon our consumption
Oh the products and manufactures Of other nations.
and OF our deienceless condition without such tariff.
VT omitn says, In his letter III HAS LONG SINCE
shAN HELD As A WELL ESTABLISHED MAXIM, THAT
AloN CAN REMAIN IN PROSPERITY WHICH
SHALL DEPEND upon foreign labor for aticles Of the
hrSt necessity and its truth is established by the
r'nd'uon OF these United States at the present cri-
"s' we have now a population little short of FIJI.
TEEN MILLIONS OF SOULS, CLOTHED ALMOST Ex-
oLUsiVELr IN BRITISH MANUFACTURES, uhie Enc.
tanG proA'6as TIC importation of grain or bread.
'tTgs from the United States"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

ToBAcco.-The Madisonian saws that yiroinia
will have raised more tobacco this year than any
state in the Union, and it is Of great value. The
crop of 1888 amounted only to &c, 900 hogsheads
this year it is estimated at as, 600 hoesheads.-
The entire tobacco crop Of Virginia, Kentucky, Ma
ryiand and Ohio, for this year is estimated at 49,
600 hogsheads. Last year it was only 70, OC0.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
ADVERTISING MEMORANDA.

Sale, near the Falling. Waters Mill. to-day, .
valuable Property, by Samuel g. VIM. ID. Wilson
Sale, before the Court House door Of Mcrgr
County, on Monday next, Of Land, by Edmund J
Hunter, Commissioner
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

The Baltimore Chronicle of the 2lst inst. says
The Banks in Wheeling had not suspended at
the last accounts. a meeting of citizens had been
held, NJ which the Banks were advised to SUSPEND,
but they had not determined to do SO on the 18th
,-..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

Letters rom Philadelphia say that MIR. Biddle is
lending his en' rgies again to the Bank in its time of
need. The stock of Pennsylvania, for the loan of
TWO millions, has been delivered TO the Bank, and
sent to Mr.. Jaadon in London-N. y. .Jouy Cor,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

NON SusPENsIos.-Th Norfolk Beacon correc,.
us ioImer statement on the subject, and saws thai
the Bank of Virginia, at Portsmouth, has no, sus.
pended. "o' s"s-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

The banks of Norfolk have been requested, by a
public meeting Of the citizens to reissue the one
and two dollar bills in their possession.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

fESNsYLyANIA LEGIsLAruRE.-Par,ies in the
next Legislature viii stand, In the Senate. eieb,een
Loco focos to fifteen Wings and Anil masons in
the House, about s%ixty-nine to thirty-one.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
Wing majority,

Governor JEEiscs's majority is 1851. Thus
we have al, as | assured you when The election was
just over.
from buENos AYREs we learn that, August
i1th, the French with about forty launches, attemp-
ted to land about 900 men at a place called Lecon.
sis, 50 miles from Buenos Ayres, and were repu-
SEQ with heavy loss, when they returned to Martin
uafcla' The French were assisting, l presume,
the refugee ARcENTIsos.
STOCKS to day have risen at the Board of Brokers.
= o. Dank went up 5 per cent. and sold for 75.-
Almost every stock rose. None could sell on time.
the future being considered TOO doubtful now to spe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

. NUVtFHUI III O@ COuntleS.
1889 1887
Dongherty, (W.) 26,7l4 Gilmer, (W.) 49, loo
Mcdonald, a., F) 26,72i SchIey, IL. f. 26,24i
There is no longer a doubt of the election Of Mr.
Mcdonald. Tho Legislature, in both It's branches
will be Loco Foco.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

POPULATION OF MExIco.-The Diario del Cobb
emo OF the 23d July contains the following state
ment of the pouulation of Mevico
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
GEORGETOWN MARKET.
MI A D.

On Thursday, the l7:h inst, by the Rev. NC.
Hamilton, Mr.. CAsPAR STUMP to Miss ClIHt
RINE, daughter of Mr.. J. Maddox, all Of as
County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

RomAHcEAND REALITY.-A marriage took place
near Dafnestown, in Montgomery county, Md, on
the Oath ult, which goes to add one more proof
that there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the
lip The parties we're Mr.. James Biggs AMI Miss
Martha Meeks. According to the Rockville Journ-
al, Biggs was engaged to another lady, a Miss C.
and the wedding clothes provided" the invited
guests assembled to witness the ceremonies on the
appointed night. The evening had far advanced
but the bridegroom did not make his appearance
copjectures ran that he bad eloped with a !" maiden
fair" in the neighborhood. A party sailed forth
10 ascertain the facts connected with the affair, and
TO report to the bride as to the "whereabout' other
g intended lord" The party were not long in dis
covering that he had married another lady. They
aroused him from his comfortable quarters and es-
corted him to a neighboring town. where they made
a friendly proposition-either to pay the expenses
the first lady had incurred in preparing for the wed
ding, or take a coat of tar and feathers. He, as it
may be reasonably supposed assentcd to the first
proposition. Miss c. has survived the disappoint.
lnent, and Is ready and willing we doubt not to en-
ter into another engagement.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
u 7 e D .

On Thursday, the 18th instant, Mrs. RAcHaiL
wife of Maj. Henry B~edinger, of this county, eyed
n years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

THE FLOUR MARKET.-The Baltimore Patriot
of the 18th instant, says.-We observe every where
flour is rising, in consequence Of an unexpected de-
nand from England.
The New York Evening Post says that the orders
received by the Liverpool are to be executed, not
withstanding the advance in price which has taken
place in that market since the receipt of the news
respecting the unfavorable prospects of the harvest
in England. The Express Of Thursday, the l7.h,
says that at least &c, 600 bbls. would be taken from
New York this week.
The Rochester On. " Democrat of the l7th In
slant, says:-On the receipt ofthe news by the
Liverpool, wheat Immediately rose from 80 cents TO
81 n bushel; and -four from IS to $3.50. Many
think this rather an extravagant advance, consider
ing the uncertainty OF any considerable foreign de-
mand, if the price i. over S. in New York. We
congratulate our farming friends that they can now
realize a living profit on the productions oftheir in
dustfy. 10000 bbls. -four have recently been bought
here for the Canada market, and the Carthage Rail-
road has been crowded night and day the past week
in getting it to the steamboat landing"
In the Baltimore market there has been a very
active demand the last week, and the advance from
this day week, as shown by the review of the mark
ct, published to-day. is exactly one dollar per bar
rel. Grain has risen in the same proportion, and
sales are now at an advance of seventeen to twenty
cents per bushel.
The rise of -four is, of course, predicaied entirely
on the expected demand" from England. The
last accounts thence were exceedingly unfavorable,
as to the harvest and, to judge from these, there
would seem to be no doubt Of " demand from
England. Nevertheless, it is Inc opinion of some
that the corn laws, or rather the hope of their re-
peal or modification, has something to do-how
much. 1t is impossible to sny-in giving coloring to
the gloomy reports as to the English harvest. AT all
events, 1t Is important. that flour should not "change
hands" on this side the Atlantic, at prices too high
10 answer this demand" from England, which
there is certainly reason to anticipate. Let the
price not be run up beyond exporting limits and so
shall our great surplus be rendered most available.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24
1899

GEORGIA ELEcrIoN.-The following is the vote
for Governor in 60 counties.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24


THE PRooRrss OF SusPEssfos.-AIl the Banks
of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District OF
Columbia, Except the Patriotic Bank Of Washing
ton, J and Virginia, suspended Immediately on hear
ing the news OF the Philadelphia suspension. We
are disappointed in Virginia, and hope she will very
speedily retrive the mis-step, on becoming assured
that New York and the North stand6rm. Through
oot these States, we believe that the Banks still pay
out specie for change, but they have mainly con-
formed their Exchange TO the Philadelphia stand
ard.
North Of the Delaware, every thing looks well.
The Camden Bank, opposite Philadelphia, sue
pended Of course, bur those Of Trenton have not,
though scarcely Two hours ride from the S~hinplas-
ter Emporium. We do not hear that any other New
Jersey Bank has given way. Boston oFered aid to
this CITY if needed 10 prevent Suspension, (Which
was moi; and Portsmouth p~roclaims her ability to
hold out even should New York and Boston give
way. The Providence Banks voted to suspend. on
dist receiving the news from Philadelphia, but we
believe she has not put the resolve IL practice
10 Connecticut, none but the Back Of Norwich has
talked Of Suspension though "a specie draft Of sl3-
900 appears to have been most onwisely but harm
lessiy made in New Haven from this city. We
presume the Norwich Bank has returned, or viii
speedily return, to is proper position. Not a whis-
per Of faint-heartedness from Maine, New Hamp-
shire, or Vermont.
III luls Othtf, all v itNHy ana Ouf tACudNgeS VIII
be arranged again, ere long. Two ~sixpcnny affairs
in the ciiy-the Chelsea aud the WooIgrowers'
Bank-have failed to cash their notes on presenta-
ton, and will probably be wound up by the Comp
trcller, as the Willoughby Bank has been by the
act Of its owner.
The Providence Banks have finally concluded
to suspend, and their notes were down here to ten
per cent. discount on Thursday morning; but so
great was the demand for them that they rose to
tbraa Al h.fava r;oht We a,,oc, go. Pc
violence Fl lends have done a very silly thing. The
vote on suspending was fourteen for. four against,
and two divided. The Norwich Bank, Conn, it is
now said, has not snspended -Nen- Yorker.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-24

REASONS ESoUGH.-The Van Buren, Dinner, got
Up TO Offset the entertainment 10 Mr.. RIYEs, At
Louisa Court House, came of on Saturday, the 9Th
instant, and (the fredericksburg Arena says) is
acknowledged to have been a decided failure. We
learn that not more than forty or fifty persons par
took Of the feast. The editor OF the Enquirer v az
ono Of the party, and, in his paper Of Tuesday gives
reasons enough IN all conscience to excuse the fail
urc. Hear him:
All was NOT as large as would have been colIec-
ted under other circumstances When it was as
certained tia: Mr.. RoANE would not attend the
dinnef-and whilst it was very uncertain whether
Mr.. McDowELL would be present. ard, ia fact,
when ii was not known that any of the invited
guests would attend It, an idea went forth In sever
al sections Of The country that the festival was en-
tirely abandoned. In addition to this, there were
on that day two religious associations sitting in the
county, and a military company p~srading. Orange
Court took OF several Of The citizens, who would
have attended. OTHERS were sick, and the morn
ing itself was very unlikely. But the company was
highly respectable. 1t filled a large table and two
wings"
Ii this is not an ample apology for the failure, we
know not what would be Ma hi.
THg BANK or THE UNITED STATES AND THE
PARIS BANKERs.-The following paragraph is from
the New York Express:
only one Bill of the United States Bank has
been returned to this country, and TINT was u Bill Of
Ninety Thousand F~rancs-less than twenty ihou-
sand dollars-which in the negotiations at Paris
slipped back to this country, and was Instantly paid
by the Bank here. All the Other bills have been
accepted, ard we know that those on France will
be met. Those on England are accepted, and it is
believed they will be paid. Since the acceptance,
over two millions OF dollars have been sent forward
TO meet them. 1t Is now stated, and by authority,
that Hotinguer & CO., Of Paris were bound by
their agreement to honor these drafts. If this be
true, their want of good faith has been of incalcu-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
From the Rutland Herald.
WOOL LOOKING TIP

Mr. Editor In your useful paper Of last
week, saw an article headed " Wuol,o taken
from the Boston Courier. was somewhat
surprised to see the depressed situation IN
which The writer put WOOL | being wool
grower, felt some solctude for the wool grow
ers OF Vermont, as wool is our staple article.
Immediately after seeing that article. saw
several wool buyers in Windsor County, with
orders TO buy wool for the manufacturers. One
gentleman told me he had, the day before
bought some thirty lots, and had not given for
any less than fifty cents per pound. That near
one hall OF the wool in that region was bought
up already, and they would soon be on this
SIDE, (the west side Of the mountain.) Now
this is much higher than the commencement
OF the last years prices, and there is every
probability that the price will increase as il tlsd
last year. Then there was great lots Of old
wool on hand, that and the last years clip are
all worked up,-so there is none but the pre-
sent years clip on hand which will all be want
ed to keep what woollcn Manufactures there
are IN operation notwithstanding our manu-
iacturers have sold their wooden machinery at
great loss, and are preparing to work cotton.
as the .bosion writer says. There is not wool
enough grown in the United States to keep The
spindles IN operation, nor spindles enough TO
supply the people. Vermont is a wool grow
ing state and must and will continue TO be so.
and New England is and will continue 10 be
me wooden mandatory, and cutlery from pur-
cnasers or manufacturers to the contrary not
outstanding. / say therefore TO my brother
wool growers increase your aocks and improve
your quality ofwool, and you need not fear but
you wili always have a. good market for il un
I'll this climate gets to be a warm one.
A Wool Grower.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
DIED,

In Marlboro, June 21st, Mr. Emery Whitney, aged
o. seafsi son Of Mr. Nathaniel Whitney.
AT Wcspor, NY. on the Sd July met. (of Hydro
.nofaN,) Waitstil Ranncy, Esq. formerly Of Towns
mend, W. NJ 10. t'fhe publishers Of the Democrat
and Bellows Falls Gazette, are requested to noticc.l
ln Norihfeld, Mass. June %, Lucy Csistiana, only
dae liter Of MI Benz. b. and Mrs Eunicc Murdoch,
aged z IL years.
In sapdlsfeIj, June 20, Osmer Wilcox, aged 10.
While attempting 10 catch some horses at "a distance
ron hts iatnr's house, he kicked by one Of them
~ TIE bowelspnd deprived of the pow er Of motion in
his lower extemifies. 10 this situation by the help
Of his hands,hc crawIcd nearly half mile TO the
dwelling OF ndghbor, but 10 such stale Of exinus-
tlon ~ TO faint immediately reaching il. lie sur
y,cd the accide,t only ~ hours.
10 Fall Riye June 81, Mr. William Valentine,
aged 50. iiswai ut time a member Of the Senate
OF Rhode leland, snd in bis youth was engaged in the
revolutionary war
Ia l.eyden, Mass. July 3D., MIR Abner Wells, aged
os. The evenlngpfe,ious 10 his death, he retired in
usual healtli-tie next morning he was onnd dead in
his bed. IL Is thaIgbt he died 10 lit Of the night
mare, as he had leen subject fits Of this kind
Mr Wells had long sustained the reputation Of
man Of nprightncs aud integrity. II was just re-
mark OF neghb,r who was well acquainted with his
character, that he whole life appeared to be guided
by the pure principles OF the Gospel lie LEFT six or
phan children ant large circle Of relatives and friends
10 mousn his sudden death.
Ia Brooklyn, NY I'd inst. by suicide, caused b,
arsenic, Miss Elizabeth Robedee, aged 10. She was
engaged 10 be married soon, and, 10 a Iii Of jealousy
took the fatal dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
STATE OF VERMONT.

District of Marlboro, SIS.
TO the heirs Of SETH WORDEN, late of
Halifax, in said state, deceased,
GREETING.
WHEREAS, it appears by the report Of
w the commissioners, and files and records
of this court, that the personal estate of said
deceased is insufficient TO pay his just debts, by
the sum Of Five Hundred Dollars, and the
costs of settling the said state,-Therelore,
you are hereby cited to appear before the Pro-
bate Court, at a session thereof, to be holden
at the dwelling-house of Paul Chase, in Brat
teboro, in said district, ON the last Thursday
of July inst, and give bonds, as said Court
shall direct, for the payment of said debts and
costs, or an order will then issue to the admin
istratrix Of said estate, TO sell so much OF the
real estate Of said deceased as will be sufficient
TO pay the aforesaid sum, and all legal costs
and charges.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said
Probate Court, AT Brattleboro, in said dis
trict, this Cd day of July, A. ID. 1882
AZ DANA HYDE, Judge.