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A mechanic in Russia is said to have sue
ceeded in making steam man., 1t is proba-
bly, one Of the most interesting inventions ever
offered to the public. 1t is large colossal
statute, the feet Of which are placed upon
wheels on a raroad. and as he goes thunder
ing over the course the steam comes putting
out his nostrls in manner to give the APP
pearance Of Satan, as pictured outin Revela-
lion. ..-... .s Isl. +"
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The Conservative Party.--Ths little phalanx, which
exhibited Spartan hrmness last winter again hold the
balance OF power between the great parties in the
Legislature Their position is somewhat delicate and
the course at the ensuing will be the object Of
much anxiety. We much approve Of sentiment Of
the Alexandra Gazette on the subject, and think ii
should he the sentiment OF both parties That paper
says We are we'll satisfied to le, the Conservat ives
DO RICH, according to their judgment" Richmond
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sure my readers are satisfied he cannot, any Just cao,,
OF Opposition 70 Mr. HIVES re-election--wI he he ,g
TO himself and state the caasel For one Nm I-'
port no man whose eondue, caLnol vindirate
Petersburg PUBLIuS
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"a GOOD DWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT
Esasm The excellent tire. story building III Gadsbys
-EAsAas Row, next door the residence OF + X
kANE, Esq, IS for rent, and possession may be had
mediaiely For terms, apply 10
june 1881 JOHN GADSBY
- For the convenience OF those who may wish to
examine the building, The key If it will be left al the Office
Of Mr.. KANE, next door.
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DICTIONARY OF QUOTATIONS Price Il cents
IL beng an explanation and transaction (giving also
pronunciation of the words. phrases and
from the French and Latin which in r. qunt
by authors and editors, and In polite conversation
Publish in form for the pocket.
une rs F. TAYLOR
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nEMOCkATlC REVIEW for June, 1899, this day
IL received. Price collars per annum Single NUN.
Der So Mailedto all parts oil the United states
June Is +. TAYLOR
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BEAUTIES OF HlSTOKY--Just published and as
ID day received, for sale by F. TAYLOR, in one
luine, containing nearly hundred engravings, full
bound, 1896 pages, finely printed Price Is cents.
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Tredgod on steam Engines, Cd volume, quarto,
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engineurs.
Britton and Pugins Illustrations of Public Buildings
in London, vols, filled with practical engraving
Wishaw's Analysis Of Railways.
Colonel Paisley (Royal Engineers) on Lines, Cemens
Mortars, Success NC.
Adcock's Pock Book for 1899
Sims Public Works Of Great Britain
Blunt and Stephenson Civil Engineer.
Professional Papers OF the Royal Engineers.
Frizi on Rivers and Torrents
Badna on Railroads.
Mobiles Professional Practice.
Major ,ckson's Military Surveying.
Lethart on Mineral Veins
Bruif on Engineering a.
An many others too numerous for ad,ertis meni,
embracing esteemed work which has been published
OF lae years the above subjects and all their various
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Books imported to order from London and Paris
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NICHOLAS NiCKLEBY, No. IA; Jack Sheppard,
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June Is
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JAMES NEW .NOvEL-Chas iyre; or, The
d Bitter Blood, in vols, Just received for sale by
F.TAYLOR, for circulation among the subscribers 10
the Waverly Circulating Library. June Is
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"A Drawn Numbers out of 70.

Besides prizes Of $685. COS l5o-Sl40-Sl3
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common ground on which the Enquirer has hoped to
meet his dissenting bretheren and settle the whole
question,
Mr.. Rives disagrees with Mr.. Richie this topic
and is not friend Of permanent scheme oil special de-
posites, is il this disagreement that constitutes Mr.
Rtches Just cause of opposition 10 Mr. Rives cleo
ton the Senael II will Mr.. Richie tell why he does
not, With equal Justice encirce the and
grapple with 1t independent esprit" Of opposition
An Administration which 1t may be. 10 concate the
widely circulating Enquirer, has merely limited that
the Enquers darling scheme Of special deposites
second choice, but has made effort, by its special
friends, 10 secure It's adoption and, the contrary, stl
insists the Sub Ireasury, with gene
raj and It's costly appendages, and pretends to perceive
IN recent events the affection Of the people for its
FIRST love- which is much condemned 10y the En-
qulrer And lastly, is Mr.. Richie still IN hopes Of
meeting his dissentlent brethren that common
groundl Why has the Enquirer ceased, of late, to
urge and reterae its entreates IN behalf Of special de-
posites! II 1t no longer "n hopes Of meeting
that common ground. being opposed to United States
Bank, and 10 bTeasury with s'the specie clause
aud receivers general and suggesting other aterna-
tive scheme Of federal fiscal agency, why does not IT'S
editor TO the State Bank DeposIte System and
general depostes the best plan, the success OF
which he used to celebrate loudly aud constany' or,
Il he suggest no alternative scheme aud the plan
he used TO approve is not now esteemed oy MIN the
next best TO especial deposItes why does he not come
GU, at once aud in u 10 favor Of the avortc plan Of
the Federal Execuve-the Sub. Treasury Why
halt between two opinions Is It honest to seem 10
differ from the Administration this vital measure Of
fiscal agency aud still stand ready TO strike down the
ablest Of former fren!s, who differ from the
subject II Mr. Richie is not willing to aid in beating
down Senatorial ind ;pendence he is sincere in bis
opposition to The Sub Treasury Scheme. and cannot
justify the sale of the banks bonds fully and fairly
meeting the stated objections the sale-f he cannot
lind In any Of the matters herein adyered to, as am
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14
BALTIMORE MARKET.
E,.o,u the baltimore Patriot Of .N'Ors1nbsr 8.

CATTLE.-Sales this week ranged from So to
ST 80 per cwt., according 10 quality.
BAooN.-Prime Western assorted at 5 cts; do.
Hams at 8 to 10 cts; Middlings at 8 TO 50 cts and
Shoulders at 7 cts. Baltimore cured Hams at 49,
cts. =.
FLouR.-Houard Street Flour "A the close OF
the last week, and in the early part OF the present.
there W as an active and steady demand for snip
ment, at S6,374, and in some instances sales were
made from Stores at $3.50. The Wagon ana car
price was then uniform at 1925. After the pun
LEGATION on Tuesday Of the English news BY Inc
Great Western, the market became very unset
tied, and but few transactions took place, anc mess
at prices varying according 10 the views OF holders,
The market has since become more settled, anu
sales were made yesterday and TINS morning :.
$6,l2A and 1928, principally TO day at the hI'
named rate. We quote the Store price this NOR
nlng at SOFA to 1925. The Wagon and car
price is now uniform at Sc. City lMiHs Flouf.-
Early in the week holders were firm at So,oo' anu
refused the offers to buy at S6,44. Alter the re-
ceipt of the Great Westerns news the marker pc
came unsettled, and to-day We quote inc price :"
this description at So. .
Early in the week sales OF gooa W
prime reds were made at $l,20 and Si'So p q
bushel and prime family flour whi'e az o.
aud S 80. Since the Great Westerns accoaa. ~.
were received, sales of good TO strictly prime Nv
are making at 81 10 and $l,l5. Sales Oh sOu
whites at 8 ~ and Sl,l5. and OF family nv"
whites at s ,l6 and s l,20. ,u. #
CoRx-Sales Of old white, up TO the middle "
the week, at 65 and 81 cts, and since at o2 aa "
cts according to quality. Sales OF old yeiow, :
few days ago, at 10 and 70 cts but we have since
heard Of no transactions by which 10 make an aecu,
rate quotation-it is believed 10 be worth about ~
cts. We quote new white at so and SO cts' anu
new yellow at so and 60 cts. Sales of old virginia
mixed, yesterday at 63 cts.
RYE.-We now quote at 10 cts.
O~ATs.-SaIes early in the week at 80 and 81 CTS.
Yesterday at 80 cts, aud TO day we quote at2Sa anu
80 cts.
FLAxSEEp.-The Wagon price continues al Si'
%, aud the Store rate at s l,373. ,s
PLASTER Sales made this week at $685. IL
WHIsKEY. We quote hhds. at 80 cts, ana a. =.
from Stores at "a cts. The Wagon price ofbbls' Is
% cts, exclusive of the Dbl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14
FLORIDA WAR,

A writer in the Army and Navy Chronicle, dis
coursing on the best manner of conducting opera
tions in Florida, makes the following admissions,
the more remarkable from their coming, as we sup
pose, from an officer Of the Army:
"At present the science is all with the enemy
They laugh, and with u great deal of reason, at a
system of tactics which, however proper in a war
with a civilized people. becomes ludicrous when
carried into swamps and hammocks. The Indians
must be sought for and found, but not with drums,
Gfes, trumpets, horses, wagons, &c, but By hunt
ing them as they hunt US.
"Of course it is not expected that, in carrying
out these suggestions, the services of old officers
who are not capable of enduring fatigue should be
put in requisition. Let them remain at the posts,
and entrust the management to young and emerge
tic oficers-men, whose thought is not fixed, and
who know how to take advantage of an impulse
men of enterprise and Imagination, who can set
an example OF endurance to the soldiers which they
will be proud to follow. Such officers we have in
our army, but they must be sought for among the
young captains and subalterns, who would glory in
expeditions of this kind. Let this system have a
trial, and be pursued for three or four months, and
the chances are that the Indians will either be kill
led, or emigrated before the first Of April next"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14
THE GAZETTE.
WING TRIUMPH IN NEW YORK.-THE
BALL STOPPED.

After the several triumphs Of the Loco Focos
during the past fall, New York seemed 10 be regar-
ded as the sfcflorn hope Of the Wings. The
Locos Dragged high upon their anticipated success,
and many Of tho Wings seemed disposed to yield.
There is so high an opinion entertained in the coun-
try Of the Presidents talent at intriguing and cleo
pioneering, that great consequences were appre-
hended from his summer campaign, made with a
view Of re-taking his native State. The returns
show the achievement by the Wings Of a brilliant
victory, sternly rebuking the corrupt policy OF the
Government, and the interference Of the Ofice Hol-
ders of every grade, from the President down to
the village Post Master.
It has been reserved for Mr.. Van Buren,, while
occupying the high Office Of President, at a time
when the whole country was in a deranged and dis
tressed condition, requiring the utmost watchiul'
ness, care, energy, and activity on the part OF her
rulers, to abandon his post, during the greater part
of the summer and autumn, not seeking relaxation
and reposc, but openly linking the field to election
ecr for tho preservation of his power. Every patri'
OF Of every party ought to rejoice in the blasting re-
buke which his conduct has brought upon him.
Enough is known to render il certain that New
York is now, what she never before has been,
WHIe, in all the departments of the Government
although full definite official returns are pot recei'
we'd. The Courier and Enquirer says we have a
majority Of six in the Senate and ten in the House
of Representatives. This result may not be quite
attained, but there is no sort Of doubt that the
Wings will have the control of both branches OF the
Legislature.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14
BORDER TROUBLES.

Missouri AND lowA.-A postscript in the Bur-
lington (Iowa) Gazette of the 10Th alt. says:
"A communication was received last evening by
the Governor, from Van Buren, County, stating that
on Monday last, the Sheriff of Clarke County, Mo,
with some two or three others, made his appear
anco on the disputed ground, for the purpose of
collecting the taxes; and on the refusal of the citi-
zens to pay, he departed, giving notice that he
would return on next Monday, with q force suti-
cient to compel payment. 1t is further added, that
a rendezvous Of the military was to have taken
place at Waterloo some time during the present
week, and that on next Monday the ground in dis
pute will be invaded by an armed force. We await
further intelligence with no httle anxiery."
LATER NEWS, as to the border troubles, is thus
given in tho Paris (Missouri) Sentinel of the 10Th
ultimo.
"WAR! WAR!-A special messenger has passed
through this place, bearing information to the Go
vernon of this State that an armed force from Iowa
had seized upon and foroibly attempted TO i~mprison
the sheriff Of CLARK county, who was as usual, enga-
ged in the legal discharge of his duties.
"The citizens OF Clark have called upon General
Wilcox, ofthe lith division Missouri militia, for
aid, and tho despatch who passed through this morn
ing on his way 10 the capitol, is direct from General
Wilcox TO the Governor for orders.
We are sorry that it has come to this, but Mis-
souri, must and will stand by her rights"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

The STEAM SHIPs.-The New York Conn.,.
cial Advertiser contains notices respecting ,bs A..
of sailing Of the Steam Ships through the wip,,r
That paper saysi
"The trip Of the Great Western, commepcips =.
the 10th inst. will be her last for the season. n.
her arrival at Bristol, she is to be laid IN mail
spring, for the purpose Of undergoing a thoronss
examination, and such repairs as may be found -
cessary. If needful, sic will be entirely new en-.
pered.
"The British Queen will continue to make h.,
trips monthly, leaving each port on the frs. Of ev,.
ry alternate month.
"The Liverpool will also make her trips ,hrou,b
the winter. The new ship belonging to the .a9s
company, named the New York, will commence hs,
trips early in the coming year"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14
THE. RAIL, ROAD.

We understand that we were in error last week
in stating that Mr.. McLane had arranged funds to
of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company
The precise arrangement, that has been made, we
have not yet seen published, but from the best in
formation we have, it seems that the Maryland
bonds have been hypothecated for a temporary
loan of from two to three hundred thousand dollars,
with the expectation Of an eventual sale, or a fur
Their accommodation, by the time this fund is con-
sumed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

ANOTHER SPECIE Notwithstanding to the
st. Louis Republican, nothing but gold and silver
is to be received hereafter at the Land Offices, in
Illinois Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Such,
says that paper, are understood to have been the
the instructions sent out to those receivers, who
have heretofore been in the habit of depositing their
finds In the State Banks of Missouri. This 'Spe-
Gle Circular will make glorious times for the mo-
ney changers in the neighborhood of he Land Off
ces to which it has been addressed. The same pa
per, which is dated the 28th uit.. mentions that
Land Office money is now commanding a premium
in Burlington, Iowa, OF 10 and 1913 por cent. over
Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana paper.-Bah.
PAT
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
POLITICAL PORTRAITS.

Mr.. Locke's New Era-the real Simon Pure
thus speaks ola portion Of his party
agreeing as we entirely do with the opinions
and measures ofreform advocated by the original
Loco Foco separatists, we nevertheless believe from
observation and experience, THAT SOME OF
THE MOST PROMINENT OF THESE PER-
SONS ARE THE VERIEST WILLIAMS IN EX-
ISTENCE. Not a few ofthem are at this moment
the pimps AND SUBSEQUENT TOOLS OF
TIE CUSTOM HOUSE, and the authors of all
the disturbance and discord that exists in the party
Dr. Locke is certainly a good witness in this
cause. No man knows the people of whom he
speaks better than himself, and it is not for us TO
question his m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

WHAT'S IN THE WIND I've copy the two fol-
lowing paragraphs from the Cincinnati papers,
The first is from the Wlig-the last from the Eve
ming Post. What is the matter Lets hear il all.
From the Wing.
A RUMoR.-We have heard a rumor of great
crime in connection with the name Of one among
US who has been in high station. Until the rumor,
however, shall assume a more authentic shape, we
are not at liberty to say further. Probably the Gin
cinnati Government paper may be able to throw
some light upon the subject.
From the Evening Post.
1t has been buiited through our streets and in
our public houses for several days past, that a late
Lpcofoco Senator of the u. STATES, is charged with
crimes, for which, should he be convicted, the PEN
itentiary will be his portion.
We shall look out for further developments
Bali. Chronicle
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

TIE BANKS AND SCARCITY or MosEr.-Ah
| ,elligent cashier of one of the New York CITY oanhs
accounted for the pressure in the money marhe' 9
follows:
The banks are institutions erected by the repre-
sentatiyes of the people, and ought, as tar as posi-
BILE, 20 conform to the opinions and wishes OF 'he
majority. AT the last spring election here, the "'d'
jorily we're in 4 favor of Mr.. Van Buren, ana me Hea.
sures Of his administration, one of which, and me
most important, was TO suppress the circulation oil
bank bills, and substitute that OF gold and silver
Banks, therefore, in this city, we're collecting ID
their bills as fast as possible, so that the people
should no longer be troubled with them, and they
we're preparing to meet public opinion by having
gold and silver TO pay out for every dollar in circu-
lation. He coutended, fthe banks IN other parts
Of the State and in other States should pursue the
same course, they could very readily put the cur
repcy in a condition in which the people would no
longer be offended with the sight Of bank notes
Being a simple editor, | asked him whether, if the
bills we're taken away, we should then have gold
and silver in abundance. Oh, no! said he; the
people would have all that belonged 10 THIN but
that must be very little because most OF the bills
would be paid into the banks 10 discharge the debts
due 10 them, SO that very little gold and silver
would be paid out. asked him, if the banks re-
ceiyed back all their bills in payment OF debts, what
would they do with heir gold and silver? he re-
piled, do you not know that inc people uishAc
banks, as much as they do bank bills. We must,
therefore,, be prepared to wind up and return to the
stockholders, a large portion of whom reside out of
he country, their money, and that will take all the
cold and silver which will remain on hand. All,
yes! / replied you mean then that, when we have
got rid Of bank bills and banks, we shall not
have hard money in the place of the bills. Yes,
said ho; the people want this state Of things, and
they ought to be gra,iGed. But, Mr.. Cashier, pray
tell what will come next; we must have something
TO pay and buy with. He answered, we will have
shinplasters made by every man who can wnte his
name, and can contrive any means to work up o
credit and get them into circulation, and then the
people will learn how wickedly they have been de-
ceived by politicians at Washington, who have been
playing upon them for the last eight years.-New
York Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

Cor. JoHNsoSt-Thi veteran Loco Foco is TO
be crowded Off the course-that seems To be
certain-there is no longer any use for hin and
there are TOO many nags who want the track In
an article upon the nomination OF Col. Polk Tor the
Vice Presidency, the Nashville Union says:
Tennessee has no disposition to sacrifice Col.
Johnson-far from it. But since 1t is SO well un-
derstood that he is not to be a candidate, but IS to
follow the immemofial usages of the Republican
party, we can see nothing improper IN the move
ment in Governor Folks behalf"
To this the Louisville Advertiser responds:-
We neither comprehend the aliusion Of the Union
to what it terms " the immemorial usages OF the he
publican party" nor can we admit that 1t IS " we'll
understood that the present Vice President VIII
not be a candidate for reelection. We will so far
Their, and say, we do not believe the Democracy OF
the country will deem it necessary to hold a nation
al Convention. in order to cast Col. Johnson off or
to place any other individual on the Democratic
ticket in his place. There ia, under present CIR
cumstances, no necessity for a change OF tront, and
we doubt whether any can be advantageotisly made.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

The Army and Navy Chronicle says that at a
General Court Martial held at the Navy Yard, New
York, of which Comma. C.. G. RlDGELY was Pre-.
sident, Lieut.. A. c. MAuRY, of the Navy, was tried
on charges and specifications preferred against
him, by his commanding officer, Comm'r. B.. PAGE,
Junior.
The following is an extract from the sentences
the Court "The Court, after mature deliberate,
find the accused, Lieut.. A. c. MAURY, not guilty a
the charges exhibited aginst him by Commando
b. Page, and they do therefore, honora6iy acqut
him
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-14

JACOB WEAVER, a bar-keeper in one of tho Ho-
tells at Emmittsburg, was lately tried at Frederick,
upon an Indictment for manslaughter, in causing the
death of a man named MCCARTNEY, and found not
guilty.
The facts of the case are these: Mccartney was
intoxicated, and for some cause not stated, was
thrown by Weaver, from the tavern, upon the curb
stone-whence he was taken up and died in a short
time. This Weaver is the individual who shot an
Irishnan, at Millerstown, Pa, not long since.