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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

WIG CoNyENTIoNs.-A Wing State Conven-
ton is to be held at Montpelier, Vermont, on We'd
nesday, the 10th of October next, for the purpose
OF appointing five delegates to the National Com
Vention to be held at Harrisburg on the first We'd
nesday Of December.
The Wing Convention of the State of Missouriis
to meet at Jefferson city on the 2lst of October
next From a list ofthe delegates already appoin-
ted, which appears in the ST. Louis Republican of
the nth instant, it appears that a large majority of
the counties will be represented; and from infor-
maiisn concerning meetings held or called in coun-
ties not included in the list, the Editor of the Re-
publican is of opinion that but few, i. indeed any,
counties in the State will omit to send delegates
his intelligence must be gratifying to every Wing
who regards the National Convention to be held at
harrisburg as the appropriate means for concentra-
ung the strength OF the great mass of opponents to
the present administrator National IuteHigen-
Ger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03
Extracts from the Correspondence Of the National
~MteAigencer.
NEW YnnK- Snnteml

New York, September 81.
The digestion of the mercantile news brought out
by the QUEEN has been going on to-day, and il goes
on badly. The high rate of interest in London,
Amsterdam, and Hamburgh, with the severity of
the pressure on the money markets of these great
commercial marts, reacts upon New York and,
notwithstanding there is a bright relief in the pros
pect for the crops, the want of money throws a
gloom over all moneyed operations. American
Stocks are again nullifed in London. Only L.. S.
Bank shares sell. Cotton is retrogading once
more.
The London rates Of interest, from 6 TO IS per
cent. create a corresponding demand in New York.
These rates tend of course to the expectation of
specie; and il is judged, from the number of kegs.
the rattle of carts, &c. &c, that a vast sum will go
out in the Great Western to-day. Thus rolls back
the specie that was rolled in here to enable our
banks to resume. When we are to be let up from
England nobody knows. Every body noV is look
ixg for Me liverpool. The +" Great Regulator"
OF the United States currency is over sea. The
United States now are but the appanage of money
ed powers in Europe. Their heather even, the
very fckleness Of the clouds, is " important news"
Who reduced us to this vassalage3 Who put this
yoke upon us7 Who spiked our guns, tumbled
down our money battlements, and let US open to
this raking broadsids of Englandi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

On yesterday morning, at an advanced age, Mr..
ELLIS ELLIS, of this county.
On Monday evening last, at the residence of his
grandfather, in this county, AARON THOMAS Ell
WOOD, son of Mr.. Jacob |. Keefer, AGED Ia wears,
Frustrated, as he was, by the unrelenting hand of
Death, in the spring time of life, his kind, affable,
and gentlcmanly department is but the more vivid
ly recollected, and his memory cherished with the
greater respect, by his friends and acquaintances.-
Ills early decease-a source of unutterabie grief to
his Immediate relatives-has caused deep sorrow
to sit upon the hearts of all those who knew him I;
and upon none more so, than upon that of him who
indites this small tribute to his excellence and
worth. Communicated.
On the 18th ult., in Shepherdstown, Mr.. BENJA-
MIN /. BusEY, in the 59th year of his age.
On the 22d ult., Mr.. JOHN w. CATION, Of Jeffer-
son County. aged about 25 years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

VESHE undersigned will expose to sale, at public
n auction, at their residence, within one mile Of
he Falling-W Waters Mill, on Thursday, the 24S
dag Of October, the following
lPIHOIP53525FH
to wit: Horses; 40 head of Cattle-among which
there are a number of fat Steers, Mich Cows, and
Stock Cattle; 80 head of Hogs; 35 head of Mei'
no Sheep. Also, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, such
as Barshear, Double and Single Shovel Ploushs'
Horse Gears; 30 twilled Bags, and other articles
too numerous TO mention.
Terms.-A credit oftwelve months will be gwen
on all sums of S. and upwards, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security; under that sum 'n'
cash will be required.
SAMUEL & WIN. d. WILSON.
October 3, 1839.-4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

Fortunate RECOVERY FROM THE EFFECTS OF
LAUDAEUM-1he Baltimore Patriot of the Odd
ult., says: Under this head the Sun mentions a sim
gular case as having occurred on Saturday, in the
family Of Mr.. Berauger, Of Eden street. A lady,
who was about to go into the country, had procu
red an ounce Of laudanum 10 take with her; and
while packing her trunk, had left the vial contai.
ming it in the room where two of MI. Berauger's
children were playing-one a girl of three years,
and The other q boy aged about eighteen months.
The little girl getting hold Of the vial, and having
seen such things done before, by her elders, I'M
dertook to administer a dose OF the medicine to her
infant brother. She accordingly poured the whole
contents of the vial down his throat. 1t was per
haps an hosr after this perilous feat was perform
ed that the fact was discovered. The terrified pa
rents Instantly sent for DR.. Hirtze, who, on his ar
rival, though Of course with faint hopes of success,
took means for attempting to save the child. BY
the aid of the stomach pump, however, with other
| appliances, his efforts were fortunately crowned
with success. The "perilous stuff was with
drawn from its stomach, and on the following day
the little q patient" so nearly the victim of unskil-
ful practice, was playing about the street, apparent
ly unframed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03
BALTIMORE MARKET.
EroDs the Baltimore Patriot of Sept epsber as.
CATTLE.-No change since last week.

CATTLE.-No change since last week.
BAcoN.-We quote prime Western Hams at 81
and l03 cts Mlddlings at 8 and 81 cts; and
Shoulders at Z and s cts. Baltimore cured Hams
at IA cts.
Flour -Ho,card Street F2our.-Early in the
week sales made at 1915 from Stores. Since
then sales of choice brands made at S5, 62k, and
OF good brands at $3.50. We quote $3.50 as the
prevailing Store rate this morning, aud S5,374 as
the receipt price. Cttg Mills F7our.--Sale ear.
ly IN the week at 1915 on time.
WHEAT.-Early in the week sales Of fair 10
prime reds were made al s ,0s. Yesterday sales
Of very good to prime reds made at 81, and ST..
02, for cash, and one parcel of very prime quality
at Sl,04. for cash. Sales Of fair to very prime
whites were made at 81, and s ,05.
~CoRN,-Sales of W hite early in the week at 65
and 81 cts; to-day at 81 cts. Yellow at 70 and
II cts.
RyE.-Sales at 20 and 70 cts.
OATs.-Sales al 81 and 80 cts
PLAsTER.-Sales this week at 3,S7a per ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

SIBERIAN SPRING WHEAT.-The York Gazette
of Tuesday, the cath, has the following paragraph
t~estifying to the pfoductiveness of,his species of
spring wheat: " In the spring of1838, Col. Logan,
our member of Congress left with us several BUSH
els Of Siberian Spring Wheat for distribution among
the farmers of this neighborhood. Among others,
we presented one quart to Mr.. Christian Miller, of
SPringgarden township. The first product, in 1888
was twenty quarts and a few days ago he called
upon us to inform us that the product this year.
from the seed arising from the one quart, is over six
bushels and a half! 1t weighs 60 pounds to the
bushel.N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

The Liverpool correspondent of the New York
STAR under date of 3lst August, says:-"A singu-
,ar tact has just oozed out-that the Emperor of
russia has made an offer to the owners of the
pttlSh queen and Great Western steam-vesscls, at
a price equal to so per cent. profit on the prime
cost OF these vessels, on delivering them at Crons.
tadt' allowing them to take their present trips to
New York The respective transatlantic steam
companies are understood to have declined This ve-
ry tempting offer, considering that, having afforded
a certain accommodation to the public, they were
not authorized to withdraw or diminish il. and fea-
rlng that the loss, from interruption to their estab.
nshments' would far exceed The profit rendered.
In stating this on dit, | give it in the exact words
OF a letter from a respectable London house which
has been handed abont hereU
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

from the HOUSTON leieSfhPH-DePs
GENERAL ANAYA.-This gentleman has pad a
visit to Texas, for the purpose, as we understand,
Of negotiating with this government for aid, IN es-
tabiishing a new Republic out Of a portion OF the
Eastern States Of Mexico, and opposing the power
Of the Central Government. He was one OF the
first heroes of the revolution Of Mexico for her IN
dependence. He was a particular friend OF den.
Jackson, in Louisiana, in the year Of 1914; and
fought at his side in the battles of the 23d and 2Sth
Of December, and 9th January. He has since SER
we'd us General Of Division in the armies of Mexi-
CO, and has had the principal command in several
Of the largest and most populous States OF that Re-
public-hss been Secretary Of War and Marine, and
has also had the general direction Of the Ordnance
Department.
The high Offices he has filed, and his long expe-
rience in military sAairs, together with the remark
able circumstances Of his always having espoused
TIE cause Of the people and liberty during his whole
public career, have brought upon him persecution,
misfortune and v~exation. lie is at present Com
mander-in-C Chief of the Federal forces of Mexico.
and his arrival here inspires US with the most fat
tering prospects Of a happy adjustment OF all diff
cullies between this country and that portion Of un-
happy Mexico, who are still brayely contending
with the former ;yrants, and enemies TO the liberties
Of the people, those who deserve a better fate, and
the favor and assistance Of the more fortunate sons
of Washington. The people Of Texas, who duly
appreciate their interest and prosperity, cannot be
ind ifferent.t TO the visit OF this distinguished individ-
nal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!

Caution to the PHbt1c, 6y Dr. Wm ECQnS,
No. 100, Chatham Street, New York.
DISEASES, general and special" Gaze ne titu-
U bis''-Be,care Of falling. DIR. VIM. Evans,
No. 100 Chatham street, New York, avails him.
self of the present occasion to tender his most un-
feigned acknowledgment TO the numerous mem.
bers of society, who Suffering under all the pains
and aches that flesh is heir toy have trusted them
selves to his care. He has the satisfaction of know
ing, from many living evidences, thathi remedies
haze done their duties so far as lies frithin the com
pass ofhuman means. How distressing TO the affiic-
ted is Dyspepsia or lndigestian poisoning all the
sources oftheir enjoyment, and leading, in many in
stances, TO the miseries ofconfrmed Hypocondriasis!
Long as it has been the subject Of enquiry by medl-
cal authors. it remains in much obscurity. Apo
plexy, diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Sto.
mach, and lntestines, Bladder, SC, Dysentary, Dr.
arrhea, "cum multis aliis," perform important
parts 10 drama of morbid affections. DR.. Evans has
been sngularly successful in the treatment of the
above diseases, by remedies drawn from his own
and the researches of the most eminent medical men
in the world. He has also had vast experience and
success throughout the whole family of delicate
diseases, the impure tendencies of which are aggra-
waited by and rooted into the constitution through the
base couspiracies Of mercurial murderers, unprinci.
pied, uneducated, and unpractised, in any art save
that of attempting TO lead the credulous on the
&c road to ruin" DIR. Evans office. No. 100 Chat.
ham street, New York, is supplied with the choi.
cest remedies, from home and foreign markets, and
compounded by a masters hand on scientific princi.
plies. All those who come there in the hour Of
need, will go away rejoicing.
DR.. William Evans Medicines are for sale by
VIM DORSEY, Druggist,
october 81, 1875. -Agtnt.
A Remarkable Cure Of Acute Rheumatism with
an affection Of the Luugs-cured under the treat
ment of DR.. William Evans, 100 Chatham Street,
New York.-Mr. Benjamin S. Jarvis, l3 Centre
street, Newark. New Jersey, afflicted for four
years with severe pains in all his joints, which were
always increased on the slightest motion, the tongue
preserved a steady whiteness; loss ofappetite dig
ziness IN bis head, the bowels commonly very CO.'S
tive, the urine high colored, and often profuse swea-
ting, unattended by relief The above symptoms
were also attended with considerable difficulty of
breathing, with a sense Of tightness across the chest,
likewise a great want Of due energy in the nervous
system. The above sy mptoms were entirely reno
we'd, and aperfect cure effected by DIR. VIM. Evans.
BENZ. S. JARVIS.
City of Neic York, SIS
Benjamin S Jarvis beingduly sworn, doth depose
and say, that the facts stated in the above certificate,
subscribed by him, are in all repects true. Sworn
before me, this 25th Of November. 1886
WILLIAM SAUL.
Notary Public, SO Nassau Street.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

A Destructive FIRE occurred at Philadelphia
about three o'clock on Wednesday morning, 18th
instant, which consumed the large Calico Factory
belonging to Mr.. Paul X. HUNS, situated in South
wark, near the Navy Yard, known as the Mulhau.
sen Works, together with considerable machinery,
a vast amount of fnishe and unfinished stufs, three
or four buildings, and about a hundred feet of Mr..
THoMAs's Rope Walk. The loss is estimated at
more than $I00, 000-the greater portion of which
will be sustained by Mr.. HUBBs, there being at the
time about $50, 600 worth of work nearly or quite
finished in the factory. and but about $40, 900 lnsu.
red. The works have been in operation two years,
and employed nearly a hundred men, most of whom
are unfoi tunately thrown out of employ by this dis
a 4fer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

Professor EsrY, whose theory of storms has ex-
cited considerable attention of late, is now delive-
ring lectures upon the subject in Baltimore. The
Patriot says he has been entirely successful in pro-
wing that his theory is founded on known laws of
nature, and that his conclusions are drawn from
certain established facts, and are entitled to the Sc
rious and attentive examination of all who give TO
the natural sciences any portion Of their study.
In a long letter in the Philadelphia papers, ex-
planaiory to the principles of his science, and giving
" a summary of reasons and facts which have led
him to desire that an experiment should be made TO
see whether rain mag be produced artifciaHy in
time Of drought" Mr.. Espy says:-
"I l should be encouraged to go on with the
experiment, | mean to have a large mass of COM
~bustibles prepared ready for use, and when | have
found all circumstances mentioned before, favorable
In a time of drought, | will set FIRE to The circum-
ference in various places at once. Soon after the
hire commences, | will expect to see clouds begin
to form, about as many hundred ards high as tho
temperature of the air is above the dew point in
degrees of Fahrenheit. l will expect TO see this
cloud rapidly increase in size, If its top is not swept
OH by a current OF air at a considerable distance
above the e%arth-until it becomes so lofty as TO
rain. l shall expect the cloud to move eastwardly,
increasing in width as it advances, and The next day
| shall expect the region to the south of where the
rain fell, TO be visited by rain; for a reason explai-
ned in my writings.
If any gentleman (says Mr.. f INTENDS to clear
from twenty TO fifty acres of woodland next spring
or early in the summer, in the western or north
western parts of Pennsylvania, will he please in.
form me OF the fact as soon as convenient"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

MoRMoNs IN M~IssoURI.-Th Richmond Wing
OF September 81, says:-"A meeting was held in
New York, Monday evening last, at which Mr..
Charles King presided, for the purpose Of raising a
collection to aid the Mormons late of Missouri. A
MIR. Green, who had been despatched by his brein-
rem to make known their sufetings, was introduced
by the Chairman to the meeting. He gave a long
and detailed account of the harsh and tyrannical
treatment they had received at the hands of Mis-
souri-commencing with their first settlement in
Jackson County, Missouri, in 1881, their expulsion
thence in 1888 by q mob and an armed force under
the 1t. Governor Boggs, at the loss of many lives
and all their property-their emigration in the dead
of winter to Clay Couuty, where they purchased
land and were permitted to remain until last Au-
gust, when, without Provocation on their part, they
were driven fiom their habitations by n mob, and
were informed by the Governor, in reply to their
petition for aid, that he would grant none except
upon condition of their leaving the State-which
they accordingly attempted, and again, at the loss
of all their property, they emigra,ed. and finally,
after many sufierings reached Illinois. They are.
in number, about twelve hundred men. women, and
children-and in a state of total destitution.
"lf the account be true, (ard the veracity of the
narrator is vouched forby gentlemen in New York, }
we have seldom met with a case of such gross and
diabolical injustice, and which appeals more strong
y to the sympathy of the public. For his inhuman
and lawless conduct, Gov. Boggs deserves the seve-
rest penalties known 10 the laws
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03
w a "a I 4 d

On the 10Th ult., by the Rev. Mr.. Gildea, Mr..
WILLIAM Ii. DuGAS, OF this County, to Miss Ma
RIA LOUISA, fourth daughter of the late Christian
Zorn of Baltimore.
On the 22d ult., by the Rev Mr.. Bosworth. Mr..
WILLIAM ANDERSON merchant of Harpers-Ferry,
Va, to SUsANNAH BECK. of Prince Georges Coun-
ty, Md.
At Howard, on the 10Th ult, by the Right Rev.
Bishop Meade, FRANCIS BURwELL MEADE to
MARY ANN BURwELL, all Of Clarke County, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

The New York Star says;-"It isl little curl
Gus that all the difficulties that arise as to the Bank
notes and pressure for money, are produced by those
Banking Institutions under the immediate control Of
the friends of the Genenal Administration that,
while the other Banks are pursuing their Legitimate
business, and making all the efforts to sustain the
mercantile interest, they found themselves crippled
in their efforts by the acts of the Banks known 10 be
acting in concert with the Government at Washing
Ton ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

SPECIE COMING EAsT.-The ST. Louis Republi-
can OF the 18th inst, says: " We learn, in pursu-
ance of the contract by which the Bank of Missouri
became the depository of the revenue of the U. s.,
collected in this and some of the adjoining states,
she has shipPed, and is now shipping, four hundred
n dGgty thousand dollars an specie, to New York.
lhe last shipment was made Yesterday, and it has
all gone forward within n monfh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

CHARLES b.. PARsoss, late iTagedian has pub
Iished a note in the Louisville City Gazette, in ref
erence to the rufnor lately bruited about that be IN
tended to doff the clerical robes and again " fret his
brief hour upon the stage" He says he has no in
tention eUer to return 70 the profession be has 50
recently abandoned and that he will never withdraw
from tie church or the ministry.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

The Romney Intelhgencer of September 9th
We are requested to give notice, that the
taking of dispositions will be resumed in this Coun-
ty on Monday next, in tins contested election be-
tween RICHARD w. BARTON and WILLIAM Lu-
CAS-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03
MARYLAND.

The election throughout this State took place on
yesterdsy.-We shall endsavor TO give the returns
next week. There is now but one State remaining
(Mississippi,) that has not elected members to the
twenty-sixth Congress in which State, the election
10 held on the 4th and 5th of November.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03

A BoUScER!-The Pennsylvania Inquirer says
it is stated that there are three hundred profession
al gamblers in Richmond, Va, and that very many
of the most promising young men of that city have
been ruined by them.
This is a most fabulous exaggeration. THERE'S
undoubtedly, a due proportion of gamblers here,
but divide three hundred by ten, and the product
would probably exceed the real number. The In
quirer does not quote its authority.-Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-10-03
WING CONVENTION.

The Convention Of Delegates representing the
Wing party in Virginia, assembled in S%taunton, on
Wednesday, the 25th ult. We have not received a
full report Of the proceedings in time for insertion
in this weeks paper, but hope to present them in
our next number. The Convention was quite a full
one-embodying, it is supposed, more talent than
was ever under similar circumstance assembled in
Virginia.
Al - o'clock, ALLKs WILsos. Esq, Of Cumber-
land, called the Convention to order, and nominated
~ chairman, pro. tenn, Capt. PHILIP SLAUGHTER,
. delegate from Culpeper, and a venerable rslict Of
the Revolutionary war.
On motion of Mr.. wi,cher Of Pittsylvania, a com
mittee was appointed to consider what officers
were necessary to the complete organization Of the
Convention, and to nominate them. After a recess,
the committee reported the names Of Gen. EDWARD
Wars, for President, and Of John Hampden Plea
SAINTS and Richard H.. Toler, Esquires, for Score
taries, who, being unanimously elected, were con-
Quoted to their several stations, and the Convention
was fully organized.
On motion Of B. w. Leigh, Esq, a
was appointed to report business for the action Of
the Convention. The committee reported q pre-
amble and a series Of resolutions, which reviewed
with surprising sbility, the maynard, vicious, and
ruinous measures Of the administration, and elo-
qssntly exhorted the Wings and Conservatives to
united, harmonious and unceasing cxcrtions.
One of the resolutions expressed a preference FOR
HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky, as President, and
NATHANIEL p. TALMADGE, o fNew York, as
Vice President; but pledged the Convention q, the
same time, to a hearty and Jealous support of such
candidates as should receive the nomination of the
National Convention, at Harrisburg.
Twenty-three delegates were appointed TO repre-
sent Virginia in the National Convention. being
one for each senator and representative in Con-
gress. Benjamin Watkins Leigh and James Bar
bour, are the delegates from the State al large, and
Henry Berry, of Jefferson, from this Congressionnl
district. A full list of the delegation will appear
with the proceedings, next week.
The Convention adjourned on Thursday evening
about 6 o'clock.
USince writing the above, We have received ar
Extra from the office Of the Stanton Spectator,
containing a full report of the proceedings. We
give below the complete list of Delegates to the
Harrisburg Convention, reserving the rest for nexl
week.
FoR THE STATE AT LARGE.
Benjamin w atkins Leigh, of City Of Richmond
Jnmes Barbour, OF Orange county,
FOR THE prsTioTs.
1t DIR. Francis Mallory, OF Elizabeth CITY.
I'd James w. Pcgram, Of Petersburg.
ID VIM. s. Archer, Of Amelia.
9Th Richard Kidder Meade, OF Dinwiddie.