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The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-18
Produce.
10000 Lbs. BACON, sides md
so Bills. MESS PORK,
25 do. Prime PORK,
All first rate articles, just received md
for sale at the store Of MURRAY e. GAR.
NETT, by
E. G. WOOD.
June q, 1880.
Strayed or Stolen.

ON Friday night hast, he
w. 26th ult., LARGE BROWN
E~M HORSE, strayed OF was saolen
~ M from the subscriber. Ho "a
- : unshod; hoofs wanted trimmipe
and were little 0roken; long black mais
and tail; back a little sore; PAGES slov ~
easy and trots well.
Any person re urning said hovse b ~
undersigned in Fsyette, viii b GbonlIA
. Fayette, July ., 1850. lOzN
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
col. DAVID CRnckE1r

1t will be discovered by q perusal of tic follow
lowing extract of a letter from Holly Springs TO a
gentleman of Wheeling, dated the 22d Of August,
that the eccentric and brave Col. Crockett was not
killed in defesce Of The Aianu, but survives aud is
at this time a laborer in one of the Mexican mines.
-" 1t is stated that Col. David Crockett. !. 20,
alive, and in Mexico. working in the E1ines. There
were two men, who were known To be in the battle
OF Alamo, passed through Memphis a few DAYS ago.
who say they escaped from the mines in Mexico.
end that Crockett was certainly there-these men
are known by some Of The citizens Of Memphis. 10
be men OF respectabiliiy these men went from
GILES county, Tennessee. There is 4 great excite
ment ia Memphis about it. Ii will appear in a few
days and If II Is the case, there will ut least ten
thousand troops from Tennessee, volunteer in less
than two weeks. | am determined TO 20"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
[Fm tie Ga.,
lEN' 9"t t0~ftCe.
ON PLANETARY INFLUENCES ON yEGT
TATlON.

MR.. EDlToR:-There is SO vast an odds on the
side OF the agricultural products Of the present year,
when compared with those Of ordinary seasons, that
an inquisitive mind cannot ref nin from asking the
experienced and wise why do results vary SO wide
~ IN discordance with the seeming accurate axiom
of like causes producing like efects2 Is a.iribu.
table to the direct inteTposiuon of the GREAT FIRST
CAUSE in behalf of suffering humanity-or The law
OF chanee-orto tho varying revolution OF the oe-
iestiai luminaries7 Your correspondent will not
presume 10 respond TO those interrogatories by as
S'gning to either the extraordinary effects under
consideration, yet hopes to be held cxcusable for
remarking that his own predictions incline kim TO
the persuasion That the last Of those enumerated
causes has had the chief agency in producing the
result htst stated. No person will be so presume
tuous as 10 doubt tie adequacy ofthe first cause ma.
med 10 bring about any conceivable effect 10 amelo-
rate the condition Of man. but whether it, poUer
he al any time displayed in converting nnpro6itons
into propitlous seasons, and rice cerSa may we'll be
doubted, and as to the law Of chance, some NAV
be disposed to doubt its efficacy, or whether such \
law exist at all.-Iet must all agree that there NAV
be, and really are, most powerful influences brought
% bear on vegetable as well as animal life by the
Ssvolvements OF the heavenly obs.
The sun, for example, has the most powerful in
fuenc over our globe and all animate and ~inauimate
nature; and if we can harmonic in reasoning with
Or. Herschel, respecting the influence of the solar
spots on vegetables, we shall be at no loss to agree
with Mr.. Ferguson on the subject Of lunsr agency
IN supplying food for plants. DIR. Herschel, ina.
gining that the luminous atmosphere Of the sun Is
she region Q flight and heat, concluded that when
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

very lew renders in this county, comparatively
speaking, keep IN their memories any clear OF &C.
curate history OF the various mutations that take
place in The South American States. We general
Iy have a confused remembrance of revolutions RI
OTIS, battles, and changes; but we see things, as il
were, through a haze. The last information from
one OF the republics-as we have already publish
ed-Buenos Ayres-is, the assassination ofthe Pre-
sident Of the Senate in his chair by an armed mob
All this is the effect Of the want Of solid conslitu-
Lonai government, and the absence Of regulated
hberty-Joine to the peculiar character Of the peo
pie. How enviable the condition of these UNITED
STATES when compared with the state and pros.
poets Of the disunited South American r%epublicsl
Republics, indeed, only in name and, for the mos,
part, nothing but military experimentation
dria Gazette.
How can our friend Of the Alexandria Gazette
indulge in such fluctuations, unless he has totally
forgotten the atrocities at Harrisburg. in Deem.
Der iast-when a President Of the Senate" and Sc.
Verai Senators escaped assassination, " by an arm
cd mob" on The foor Of he Senate chamber, only
by leaping from the windows, and secreting them
selves How can he speak, as he does, of . solid
constitutional government y and OF " regulated Ii.
berty," with the fact before him, that these stroci-
ties not only remain unpunished-but remain so. in
defiance of efforts even to brirg them under judicial
investigation 2-Remain SO, because the Executive
and Judicial departments of the "soid constitution
al Government" of Pennsylvania, are openly-wi,h.
out even an attemrtt to disguise ir,--in alliance with
the perpetrators of the highest crime that can be
committed against society?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

iNLERNArloNAL CoURTEsY.-ltw' be rccoilec-
ted that the United States Exploring sou,d,on
while at Cape Horn, met with very boistcrous wea.
Iher, and some Of the vessels suffered DAMAGE
The store ship Relief. it is understood. lost ali her
anchors at that time. She arrived at Valparaiso
IN April last and was Of course obliged to Law off
and on, having lost all her anchors. Her Briianic
MtJesiy's corvette Fly was lying in the harbor at
me time, and the condition of the Relief was infer
req from her movements. The commander imme-
dia'eiy despatched his boats, with an anchor and
caofs, ior the Relief, which were bent on, and the
store ship came to anchor.
The Relief was at Callao on the 10Th Of Nav
and she then had the anchor and cable of the Eng.
lsh corvette. Such expressions of international
courtesy always merit a distinguished notice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

The CASE OF DR.. HOLMES, THE MuRptRrR. has
been carried up to the United States Counts. The
question involved is a most important one, and we
shall have to receptulate the leading facts in the
case, IN order to its proper understanding.
some years since, a young DR.. Holmes emigra-
ted hon the United States to Lower Canada
Ihere lie formed an az qnainiance with a Canadian
gentleman named Tasche and his wife, which led
TO a criminal intimacy with the latter. After Inv
ing for some time in ~infany. he fnally murdered
M. lasche, and fed to the States from the venge-
ance OF the laws he had outraged. He was rnpre-
hented IN Vermont, and a requisition made for him
by the Canadian authorities. Gov. Jenison refer
rcd 1t TO the President of the United States. The
President decided that he had no jurisdiction in
the premises, and fetened II back TO Gov. Jebisop:
who, on mature consideration, decided to surren.
der The murderer, and issued the requisite order.
But the execution of this order was STAYED by the
suing out OF a writ Of habeas corpus from the SUI
preme Court of the State, coniesling the legalit, of
toF. tensions procedure, and denying his power
10 surrender a man accused of crime to a foreign
jurisdiction. This new issue has been argued be-
lore the Supreme Court, and the course of the Gov.
ernor justified by its decision-one Judge (the raw
est on the bench) alone dissenting. From this de-
clslon an appeal has been taken to the Circuit
Court OF the United States, whence il will pr.bnbly
be carried mp TO the Supreme Court, and thus the
galiows be defrauded OF its honest dues for one or
Two years, II not forever. We need hardly say that
we trust the decision will be such rs not to render
our country a safe refuge for murderers and afro
elous CRIMINALS from all parts Of the world.-Nep
Yorker. NV
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
NATIONAL MiLITARY COYVENIIoN

The General Convention of the friend. of a well
regulated and efficient MILITIA will be held in the
cry OF New York on the first Monday Gan Of DC
tober next. Its object will be to consider the state
OF me present system, and take such measures as
may DC thought proper to bring the subject under
The attention OF Congress, in order that suitable al
,erat'ons may be Effected in the universally ac-
knowiedgcd defective Miliia laws. The late New
lofk State Military Convention recommended the
appointment OF delegates throughout The Union, in
tne following number and manner: That each Ma
J9r ana brgadler General De a delegate each OF
those officers appoint two Others the Colonel of
eaoh regiment one; the field and commissioned Of
ncefs OF every regiment one; and also the non.cor-
m'ss'oned officers and privates Of the battalion or
regiment to appoint one Other delegate. -Nahonal
llteNi geaccr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
NORTH POINT MONUMENT

The City of Baltimore seems determined to vim.
dictate and establish her claim TO the appellation of
the " City of Monuments" On the l2th inst. be-
ing the anniversary Of the battle of North Point, the
corner stone of a Monument was laid upon the bat
tie ground. The ceremonies of The day were very
interesting, and the spirit which manifestly perva-
ded those who had projected the scheme would
seem to give assurance Of the speedy completion Of
the work.
Gen. B. c. Howard was the Orator, selected for
the occasion, having been a prominent actor in the
scene His address is spoken OF as a very able and
interesting narrative ofevents connected with the
battle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
FROM TEXAs-

Inc sitam ship Columbia, Captoio Windle arri-
we'd al New Orleans on the 25th ut. bringing Hous-
toa dates Of The 22d, and Galveston Of the %, in
elusive. From the Houston Telegraph we learn
that the Mexican Fedefalisis have deputed Don
francisco Vedduri, governor Of Coahuila. to make
o%yertures of alliance between Texas and the states
Of New Leon, Tamauiipas, chihuahua, New Aiexi-
co, Durango, and the CALIFORNIA;; and separate
from the rest OF the Mexican stateE. OF tie prob
able result Of this mission no mention is made but
we should suppose there are more than one circum-
stance TO recommend il 10 the serious consideration
Of the Texan Congress. Don Yedduri states, tha II
ibe population Of the above mentioned states are
intelligent and burning with the desire Of liberty.
but that the more Southern States arc ignorant and
factions, and can only, be governed by a despotism.
lie also says, that Il Texas refuse to come into the
measure, they have determined to declare their in
dependence themselves, and he has but liule doubt
Of The success Of the undertaking.
The Federalists are by no means discouraged /:
they have possession OF nearly all the towns, but
have given up the idea OF establishing the federal
government OF all the states in the north it is pop
uiar, and the people of The north have sworn never
TO bow their necks to a few aspirants about the CT
" of Mexico.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

We take from the Journal OF Commerce, saws the
New YORK Star, q notice extracted, no doubt, from
the recent English papeis. We ask our countrymen
at the South to read it more than once-to consider
the purpose and consequence if carried out of each
oil tao three Propositious contained therein. W.
ask them to look forward to the period when a free
State ofthe description mentioned shall be estab.
iished IN Mexico--gunranleed, no doubt, in its int.
grlty and institutions by the British Government.
We ask them also to consider with what portion of
the people of the United States the notice so prese1-
ted IS likely to gain favor:
SLAVERY IN TExAs.-in the British House of
Commons MIR. O'Conne!l lately gave notice that
early next session he would move a resolution that
1t Is tha opinion OF ihis House that Her Males.
ty 5 Ministers ought not to advise Her Majesty to
recognize the independence Of the State calling it.
self the Texas, unless with the consent of Mexico.
OF which country it formed a part; nor unless the
abolition of slayery, and the making the slave trade
piracy, were necessary provisions in its Conslitu-
ton' Also, an address to Her Majesty, praying
that she would be graciously pleased to give difec-
tlons to her Ministers TO make an agreement with
the Government Of Mexico, to place at her disposal
a portion Of he unocoOpied territory on Meir nor
tacrn boundary, 10 be set apart as an ind pendent
asylum OF a free STATE, for persons Of color.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
DINNER TO MR.. RlyEs.

In accordance with previous arrangements, Mr..
Rises partook Of dinner, given to him By bis po-
l4ical friends, at Louisa Court House, on Saturday
the 7h inst. The following was the toast compli.
mentary to him:
Our distiaguisked Gacst, VIM. c. Riyes:-
Like Fab'icius at the tent Of PyTrhus, uuseduced
by the a%llurements of Yesterday. unlerfifed by the
threats Of to-day: his devotion 10 his pprly has not
been sufficient to induce him TO forget his country,
In his opposition to the will Of the Executive, he
has exhibited hrmness md abilities which should
inspire his couptryrnen with Increased confluence
in the n1aR, who has too much virtue to surrender
his principles for his parry
After the announcement of this toast, Mr.. Rivss
addressed the company in a very able and satiafsc-
tory manner for between two and three hours.
Some ofthe volunteer toasts are quite salty. The
following, WYNN. M. Peyton, E-q of Roanoke, is
abou, as exact n portraiture Of che position Of some
politicians Of the present day as we could desire
The Retreafing Conservative An %unfortu.
nate politician who has the capacity to see what is
right, but lacks the nerve to maintain il; who, in
an unguarded moment, played the part Of an honest
man, and now hopes TO atone for his temerily, by
swallowing his own denuHeiutions."
The following is the toast of Col. Payne, the De-
legate cleo: from Fluyanna;
" The Hon. JVn. c. Rives "A country's graft.
tude for his past public services, and u brighter pros.
pect for The future"
The Richmond Enquirer regards this as q dedni.
ton Of the position which Mr.. Payne is likely to
occupy in reference to the election Of Senator.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

10 A6RIcULTURIsTs.-A writer in the Balti-
more American, after noticing the fact that the
crop OF hay was unusually lighs in that neighbor-
hood TINS season, states as a fact, not generally
known, but nevertheless true, and one which he
has seen thoroughly tested, that the rag freed, or
carrot reed as it is commonly called, and which is
now growing SO abundantly in the stubblefeids to
The detrlment of the young clover, is a perfect sub,
stItute fer the best hay for dry or stock cattle, or
sheep, and is far more nutritious and more eagerly
devoured than the best wheat straw. II will not
answer for milk cows, as a bitter taste is impaired
10 the milk which renders it Objectionable.
The writer remarks that this is . The season for
moving she weed, which must be permitted To be-
come nearly dry and then collected and stacked
with hay or straw, putting on a layer of each alter
nately, and topping well with hay or straw to pre-
vent the access Of rama handful Of salt ought to
be sPrihkied over each layer Of the weed, as it tend
to preserve it aud increases a desire in the cattle
tgr 1t. The hay or straw may be dispensed with.
1t 1t he put under sheds we'll covered but not into
barns too confined, as it may become impaired in a
confined atmosphere ifit be put away NOT perfectly
cured. 1t is not only rery nutritious, but highlv
tonic; and IS especially valuable late in winter
when cattle become weakened and thin in flesh.
Tor they are observed at once to improve in appear.
ance and activity upon being fed with il. "-jYiN-
chester Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

GuATAMALA.-" We have l~orued,' SAYS the
Globe, by late arrivals from this Republic, that
anarchy and disunion threatened its existence. A
better state OF things, however, is about to succeed.
Tn the first Of June, the constituent assembly of the
State o. Guatamala published an address to lis con.
stituents, which is marked with patriotism and po-
htical wisdom. Fernando Davll4 is President and
Juan Jose de Ayeinena Vice President The pro-
WAGES Of Costo Rico and Vera Pez, which had sep
drated themselves ftom the Confederation, will. it
is hoped, rejoin it, and fad heir stIeuglh in union
Mr.. Stephens, our accom- plisAed tourist, will sail
from New York for Guatamaie, as soon as the sickIy
season on the coast may render it prudent for him
20 undertnke The innrncv.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

A NUT FOR THE ABoLITIoNIsTs The Alexan.
u''a oaze'le OF the 80 INST, says IA runaway
slavs returned to the Arlington Es,n,e. in this VI.
cinity, "A few days ago, Of his own accord. He de-.
cisres he has enough Of ii. and that the North is not
The place II has been cracked up to be, for colpred
people. This is the second instance. within a few
years We learn that one hundred dollars will be
paid ior such information as shall serve to convict
the CaPtaiH otacertuin large Dorm Easter Schoon.
er' that conveyed the aforesaid slave from The Dis.
triot, and sailed from Georgetown sbou, three
months ago. This viii be "A good text for those
dis'n'errs'ed friends of the Union, to build a homiIy
upoh' IL Is a nut which they can crack much to
the editeation of their brother philanthopists.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
TIE MADISON PAPLRs-

As many Of our readers doubtless feel solicilous
for the speedy publication Of this highly interesting
work, we insert for their information the following
article, which We have received from an authentic
source.-Not Int
The MADIsos PAPKRs.-This great national
work, which has been 50 intensely expected-lift.
ing, as il does. the curtain Upon The very souis and
lumost thoughts Of the great men who
Laid the RIBS ofsn eternal sfsie''-
will, we leern, be Published early ia November
Much unexpected delay has been oceasioned by the
state Of the manuscript, and the necessity Of ex.
planning many illusions Familiarity made, at the
time Of writing, by Mr.. MADISON, but which a lapse
Of sixty years had rendered obscure. Mr.. D.. II.
GILPfE, the accomplished Solicitor Of the Treasu-
~, to whose supefintendcnce the work was fortu-
nately committed by the committee of Congress,
has taken much pains TO elueidate these passages,
having added some hundreds Of notes in explana-
tion Of the text. Mr.. SPARKS, also, has lent his
valuable assistance for the same object. The work
is all stereotyped, and will make three volumes IN
stead of two, as originally announced. IL is pint
ed in a large and handsome type, and will be got
up altogether in a style worthy OF the subject.
Speaking Of the large type on which this national
work is printed, reminds US Of an anecdote we have
heard respecting 1t OF the venerable ASHER ROB-
BINS.
When the ~prorriety of using a type SO large was
discussed in the committee, it was objected TO on
the score Of expense, and hiatt it would probably ex
tend the work to three volumes; bat the appeal Of
Mr.. ROBBINS carried the measure unanimously
. Let II be printed, y said he IN large type. THIs
IS A BOOK FOR THE OLD MEN OF THE COUNTRY
Let it be made ST. that they can read it with com
fort. 1t will become the political bible Of the land;
and we, who r~ecolectt those times, who et The mex
pressible transition to The secure and permanent
national happiness all Of you have been born TO en-
JOY, achieved by the men whose voices, swayed by
the awful fears or mighty hopes of the moment,
now come TO US from the tomb through that book
we want to ponder over it, to study it. and to catch
the inspiration OF their solemn sense of public duty,
ere we leave the life that has been blessed by their
labors. On behalf, therefore, of the old men of the
country, l beg that this book may be printed in
large type"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

10 PcrPetuiiy, all the other provinces now under the
piceroy.
THE Hos. DANIEL WEEsTER.-This gentleman
was m Scotland at the close u August. he was to
be present at the tournament. He has been recei-
we'd with marked attention wherever he has visited.
In Holland, the papers ali speak in high conamen-
dation o. the American statesman-rsg1biisaing
some 81 bis speechea n The Senafe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19
TIE GIRAEtE-

This rare animal, undoubtedly tie great wonder
OF the animal kingdom, will be exhibited in Mar.
%tinsburg, on Monday, the ed inst. But two, we
believe, have ever been imported into America, and
from the great danger and difficulty Of capturing
them, such exhibitions must Of necessity be very
rare.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

II SILK Business The people of Nor,hamp.
ION (Mass' are gong 10 work in earnest in silk
culture. 1t is stated in the Courier tlor Mt le,st
one million OF burberry trees are growing in tha,
Ficlo',y and that those are not owned by me,e
.Preulators, but by persons engaged in the manu-.
'acture OF oiLK' Ot the raw material, il was cx.
Pected that more would be manufactured that pre-.
sent season, IN thattown, than for the last ten wears.
aS bearing upon this point, the Courier mentions
cnat h'e or SIX different individuals are feeding
from one to two bundled thousand worm, cocb and
many have smaller quanlies, besides The ;mmon.e
number which have already wound their coooons. {"
- Ge0rgetOrR Adrocofe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

MkXIco Accounts were received at New Or
leans on the 5lh inst, via Havana, from Vera Cruz
and lampico, confirming the previous accounts of
me peaceful state Of affairs in Mexico. The forts
ct bustamente TO restore order were signaily sue
ceSsiul' Several of the cotton gins and other ag-
r%lcn'tural implements, illegally introduced into
IamPlco during the revolution, it is said, are 70 be
Immediately put into active operation. Morus Mul-
Mexico "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

me election IN MAINE commenced and closed
% ga " ST. There Is very little reason to doubt
that II resulted in the re-eIectio, ofGov F.Inrw,n
There is no resisting such 50 Military ChieGoinsi as
"" EE1eiiency. A man who has " fought and bled
TOT ms 'ogS' like ihat gallant Governor, is always
immensely popular with your admirers Of chiyalry.
our only tear Is thatth the Maine democracy will
make some mistake in depositing us ballots, and.
instead ct eiecting Mr.. FAIRFIELD Governor. make
ann President Of the Uaited Sates.-N. Y. Ga.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-09-19

MIR CLAY AT Tue FAueUIER SPRINGs-Al &C.
C'0n1' as,ee "a representing the reception of Mr..
CLAY at the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs as
extremely enthusiastic. The dinner was attended
ny 4oo persons, a large portion of whom were la
DIES, who kept their seats to the last and then adj.
JouIned to the Ball Room. We mention one fac,
with plensure-some of the Vice Presidents were
friends OF the Administration. MIR. CLAY proceed.
cd the next day 20 C~ulpeper, in the stage, on hi,
ToG'e to Kentucky, by the way of the Greenbrier
Whlte SuIphnr.-F redsricksburg Arenn.