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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26


MosT ExTRAoRDiNARx CAsH.--For
some time past the curiosity OF our citi-
zens has been kept in the qm rite con-
corning an extraordinary physical pheno.
menon, and OF which, as yet, no sasisfac-
tory explanation has been attempted. -
The learned and nlearned--medical and
non-medical--the sceptical and the cred
ulous--have been all equally puzzled by
the spider case, as il must par crcelicnct
be called, and by which son6riqmet il still
stands acknowledged. The rumors,
which are diversified and in many instan-
ccs doubtless exaggerated, are, as far as
we can trace, dcrivablc al first hand from
the medical gentlemen who have seen the
case, and which finally being communica-
ted from one TO another, have assumed
such character and conferred such inn
portance on the subject, as iorbids our
further silence.
The patient while on a visit to a friend
in the country. felt, while in bed, an OBJ
ject OF some kind fall upon the upper part
Of the cheek bone, just below the left eye.
= She brushed il away, and after a rest.
less night. awoko in the morning suffering
its consequences in the form ofacute pain,
during which time she removed from the
eve several fragments Of the legs Of d sp-
der.
Returning to this city few days after
wards, upon complaining to her mother of
a similar sensation, an examination was
made, when perfectly formed dead spi.
der, ofsmall size, was renewed. A ply.
stefan being called, all proper lnvestiga.
ton was made, in order, fpossible, to dis
cover the seat or indus of the animals, but
this proved ruthless. No inquiry has yet
been able to dsiect their seat Of empire,
and yet they have continued to be remo-
we'd from each eye alternately, sometimes
from one alone, sometimes from both, for
space Of six weeks, to an amount on an
average Of from two to three every other
day. Portions Of what is supposed to be
the ovum, have been also Discharged
Each exit of either animal or web, is pre-.
ceded by acute pain in some portion Of the
organ, aud attention being thus called, the
object is easily removed by the attendant.
The eyes at times assume much inilam.
matoly irritation and swelling Of the lids,
with an injected condition Of the ball, and
copious suffJsion Of tears.
BY some, the spiders are supposed TO be
Of different species; they are, certainly,
as far as we can learn, nj different stages
Of maturity.
The facts we now give have been sub.
mitted to the medical gentleman who has
seen the case, 10 order to obtain lis per.
mission to lay them before The public, as
well as TO avoid any errors.
We are informed by that gentleman
that the report we make is in the main
correct, wanting such particulartlcs Of de
tail as we Of course cannot be presumed
to know or understand.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
Annrticle nppeared hi Tho " GIobe'' lw

Anarticle appeared in the /" Globe" Two
or three days since, in relation TO the con-
tested election in the Third Congressional
District Of Pennsylvania, ir which il was
stated, in substance, that Mr.. lNGEnsoLL
had already discovered aud proved, that
upwards ofn thousand illegal DOses had
been pollcd for his competitor, Mr.. Mar.
LoR. This, we are authorized 10 say, ID
entirely without foundation and il is not
true that Mr.. lNcERsoLL has produced
particle of evidence affecting the case, or
can produce any. We are further infor.
med that the eridence which he has pro.
cured is what person had been heard 10
say; and whom the witness who testified
10 his declarations stated to be unworty Of
credit, even II on oath. This IL the f0und-
alton Of the Globes charges, Il they have
a foundation at National InlslHgcw.
Ger of Febru1ry IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.

CHiLLlcoTHr, Ross CO., Ohio, March S, l840.
The State OF Ohio has done immortal
honor TO her name--she has had the gfcas
test meeting Of cher citizens" any State
in the Union has ever had. The whole
community assembled al her Metropolis
on the 2lst and 22d Of February, and
there in General Convention assembled,
transacted the business Of the people,
To give your readers an adequate idea Of
the magnitude Of this great gathering,
from all quarters Of the Buckeye State"
| shall not attempt.
The whole city was up and in motion.
The wharvcs and streets were crowded
with vast masses, aud after the feet got
under way the air was rent with shouts Of
the greatest enthusiasm. Water street
presented novel scene, Ladies waving
their handkerchiefs from every window,
and wishing SUCCESS to HARRISON
This, you will remember, 10 the place
where /" PETTIcoAr ALLEN" says The La
dies presented Gen. Harrison with petti-
cont, as a reward foF hs military prowess;
a more unfounded falsehood, and base
slandcr Of our Ladies, could never be Ut
tered.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
NUMBER S.
NpRTA.EAsTERN RouNpARY.

The Speaker Of the House OF Repre-
sentatives laid before that body, on Satur-
day, the following communication from
the President,
TO tAe House Of Representatives. eftAs u SfSfes;
transmi, to the House Of Representa-.
tiyes, in answer to resolution Of that
body, dated on the 9th inst, the enclosed
report Of the Secretary Of State.
M. VAN BUREN,.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March -, 1910.
10 the President Of the United Sfotes.
DEPARTMENT OF STArR,
WASHINGTON, March l2, 1910.
The Secretary of State, to whom has
been referred resolution of the House Of
Representatives, dated the 9th inst, 70.
guessing the President to communicate 10
that body "whether any, and, ifany,
what measures have been taken, since the
rejection Of the recommendation Of the
King Of Holland, of a new line Of bounda.
ny between the United States and the pro.
vince Of New Brunswick, to obtain infor.
nation in respect to the topography Of
the territory 10 dispute. by a survey or
exploration Of tho same on the part oftho
United States alone; and also whether
any measures have been adopted whereby
the accuracy Of the survey lately made
under the authority OF the British Go.
vernment, when communicated, may b
tested or examined" has the honor to 70.
port to tie President that no steps have
been thought necessary by this Govern.
mont since the date above referred to, 10
obtain Typographical information regard
ing the disputed territory, either BY OK
plorntion or survey, on its part alone;
nor has il thought proper to adopt any
measures to test the accuracy Of the to-
biographical examination recently made
by British Commissioner, The result Of
which has not been made public, or com.
municated to the United States.
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN FORSYTH.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
IN SENATE.


MONDAY, March is.
Mr.. LvxPxIs, Of Geo called up his Resolution
fixing the 18th day of May mex, for the adjournmcn,
of Congress. MIR. l.. spoke briefly on The Resolu.
ton, and 10 favor of the 18th.
Mr. WEBSTER suggested the 2lst May, as that
would allow time for the bills TO pass between the
two Houses. MIR. w. spoke earnestly in favor Of
early adjournment.
Mr.. Clay. Of Alabama, was for postponing the
consideration two weeks.
MIR. WILLIAMS, Of Maine, hoped that something
would be done before the adjournment Of Congress
in reference to the Maine Boundary.
The vote then taken on the postponemeni for
two weeks, ayes %, noes is. So the Resolution
was postponed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
IN SENATE.
THURSDAY, March II.

NHftn
Great Britain and Tie United States
Mr.. NoRvELL offered a resolution some days
since, cang for information in reference to the mi
litsry preparations making by Great Britain in
North America
Mr.. Norvell commented some length upon the
extent Of the Notifications of Great Britain espec
ally 10 the Northeast. lie commented ON the late
letter Of the British Minister, Mr.. Fox. in answer
to the Secretary of State, and referring TO the
North Eastern Boundary Mr.. n. complained Of
this remarking that the mother country steal
ing a march on this county.
She terrifying the Canada shore. and had The
means of destroying at once the Aouri-hng city Of
Detroit. The forces at Detroit when there,
tenants at will of house bred TO receive them
There were no accommodations for them under III
the circumstances OF the Mr.. Noryeli appeal
ed TO the Senate and the Country whether il is not
necessary to do something. Great Britain was ex-
tending he. possessions TO the East, and in all quar-
tiers of the Globe.
Mr.. Norvell concluded with resolution calling
on the President of the United States for Informal
ton in relation to the military preparations making
by Great Britain on this Continent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
COM Of a letter from Or. S. S. Fitch

PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 1888.
DR. JAYNE-Dear SRI feel that can hardly say
enough to you in favor of the olsaginous Hair To-
mic, prepared by you. My hair had been falling off
about two years, and had become very thn--threat-
ening speedy badness, when l commenced using
this remedy In about week it ceased to fall off
have used i. now about three months, and have
a. full and thick head of hair as can possibly
desire have recommended lis use TO a number
of my friends, who all speak well Oft II faithful
Nv EMPLOYED have doubt OF its general success.
may add, that before using the Tonic, had tried
almost all the various articles employed for the
hair. such as the Macassar Oil, oil the different
nreparations of Bears Oil, Vegetable Hair Oil,
&c, without experiencing much, if any benefit.
Respectfully yours,
& s. FITCH, No. l72 Chestnut St.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

The late passage Of the Great Western
from Bristol to N. York, in sixteen days.
while 80 many packet ships, which sailed
weeks before, are still out, il another tri-
umph Of steam power. The New York
papess contain list Of the packets which
sailed from Havre, Liverpool, and Lon
don, Tor New York, before tho Great
Western left Bristol, and have not yet
arrived. Il comprises four from Havre,
eight from Liverpool, and FIVE from Lon
Jon. The weather on the British and
French coasts IN known TO have been ves
~ severe, and several OF the packets in.
cludcd in the above list are reported to
have put back to Cork and other ports. ~
Bah, Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

THE CANAL is open from Williamspors
to Georgetown, and the trade on it is resu-
med. The repairs {says the Williams
port Banner, Of Saturday the l4th,) have
been completed, at least sufficiently to en-
able the navigation to proceed. Boats
commenced running on Wednesday last,
and soon will the large deposites OF flour,
whiskey, and other produce that have ac-
cumulated at Williamsport during the past
winter find their destined market"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

FROM FLoarpA-More Of the Blood
Hounds. from St. Augustine
to the 9th instant state, that the blood
hounds are carrying ON the war with ener-
gy and effect. Information from Middle
Florida states that two Of the dogs follow
ed up an Indian trail recently, and caught
one Indian. They throftled hin., threw
him down, and secured him. The lndi
an, on being relieved from his perilons
situation, told the men who had charge OF
the dogs, to keep on and they would find
more which, it is said, they did,
and captured four more. The latter is
not certain. That one Indian has been
caught BY means Of the dogs, Is certain.
The last Tallahassee Floridian says:--
"Ws regret that Mr.. Poinsett has taken
the course he has about the dogs. He il
mistaken. They were intended by the
people. at whose instance Gov. Call i'm.
ported them, to 'worry.' to hunt &c
:Jite,' to tear 10 pieces, ell the red do
! wills they can catch"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
VOLUME Al.
Copy of The Agreement entered 'nfo
among the Contractors on me baltimore
a. Ohm Rail Road. March IL, 1640.

vXTE. the undersigned, Contractors on the line
w of,he Baltimore and Ohio HAL hoad west
of Hsrpsrs Ferry, by and with the authority ana
eonssut of the Board Of Directors Of said Road,
bsyeby bind ourselves to pay to the Hands employ
al upon our work, from the present day the first
If October next, at the rate of eighty seven and
half cents 1874 cts.) per day. Furthermore, each
Of the undersigned hereby gives to the Board Of
D;teotors full authority 10 annul his their Con-
tract ia case of an attempt his their part to
violate the above pledge.
in testimony whereof, we hereby affx our sigma
lures this 1lth day of March, 1910.
(Sigued by all the Contractors on the Line.l
March IL, 1340.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

SENATORIAL CONVENTION OF JEFFERSON, FREp-
ERIcK, AND CLARKE.-Delegates for the purpose
of nominating Wing candidate for The above Dis
trict, {now representedby Heroine l.. Opie, Esq }
met at Taylor's Hotel in Winchester on Wednes-
day the 4th of March There were present-Fron
Jefferson DR.. John Quiglcy, William Grantham,
Dir. Mann Page Nielsen, DIR. j. b. Stephenson,
William Thompson--From Charlie, Thomas Nell
son. Benjamin Morgan,s George L. Keffoot. DIR.
William D. McGuire-From Frederick, Charles
II. Clarke, Richard w. Barton, Province McCor-
mic, James Gather, Amos Lupton, DR.. Joseph ID.
Gray, General Josiah Lockhart, Benjamin w. JEFF.
ferson, Jacob S. Danner, Mehlon s. Lovett.
Mr.. Barton, nominated Robert y. Conrad Esq.
which being seconded by DR. Quigley, was unani.
mously agreed TO. The changes in Frederick are
so considerable render the election Of Mr..
Conrad, highly probable. Among those who now
sustain the Wing cause is Dr.. START Baidscin, Of
Winchester the Van Buren, Elector for that Dis
trict in 1886 Mr.. Conrad is ranked in the first
class of men of talents and his election would be
most valuable accession 10 the Senate Of Virginia,
into which tile Wings arr gradually iofu-ing more
elevation and intellig ence.--R Richmond Whig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
Correspondence Of the National Inreuisencsr.
NEW YORK, March 10, 1910


Flour has gone down to s., (Philadel.
phia FIour,) Western $3.50. This is
getting down, down, down, and the Far
mefs, probably will soon get enough Of il.
There is plenty Of money here now, but
very few can make notes good enough 10
get It. Some ofour banks are overloaded
with gold and silver There never was
less business done OF this time OF year.
There is nothing building. The city ma
nufactures seldom or never had less en-
enlargement. The poor seldom were so
much and so often out ofemploy. Every
thing is approxlmating 10 that beau ideal
of hard-moDey Governments, SO fascina-
ting TO our rulers-an abundance Of the
precious metals IN the hands OF the rich,
low rate Of interest, low rate Of labor,
low prices for property, with no stimulus
to enterprise, and no supportto active,
enterprising, thrifty young men.
A sale Of real estate was effected IN
Broadway, the other day, so low, as TO n
larrn all the holders of real estate IN the
city and suburbs. There has not been
any thing like 1t hardly since the embar-
go. john JAcoB hsroR is foreclcsing
many OF his mortgages, and when a rise
of property comes again his immense
wealth will be amazingly added 10. There
never were such times for the rich, and
there never were such times for the poor.
The decision Of the House oil Represen
tatives upon the New Jersey members
case has created an intense feeling, which
particularly in New Jersey, will manifest
itself loudly at the polls. A State, some.
what uncertain before, il by this vote now
as certain for Gen. HARRISON as any IN
the Union. To save his members, Mr.. v.
buren, has irrevocably lost the State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
IN SENATE.

FRIDAY, March ID.
The business to-day has been mostly of miscel-
laneous character.
Among the petitions presented, was one by Mr..
WRIGHT, in favor of uniform law of Bankruptcy.
The petition came from the interior Of New York,
and was referred TO the Committee on the Judicial
ry.
Mr. TALLmADGE said that the Post Master Ge
neral under construction of the postage law, had
charged postage documents recevsI by Con-
gressmen. He had received two documents-the
Legislative documents of Now York-on which the
city Post Master had charged nearly twenty-five
dollars Under a resolution Of the Senate, he pre-
sumed the extra postage could be paid out oil the
contingent fund of the Senate. But, considering
the charge an imposition he would not suffer this
to be done. He had therefore brought forward
resolution calling upon the Commits upon Post
Offices and Post Roads TO inquire into this matter
MIR. GRukpY considered the charge very i'm
proper one, and without debate the resolution
adopted.
Great Britain and The United States
Mr.. CALHOUN called up the resolutions introdu-
ced by him some days since in relation to tile ma
tonal rights of vessels forced by stress of weather
into friendly ports and the seizure OF the brig I'm
terprise at Bermuda. These declare vessel in a
lawful voyage to be under the exclusive jurisdiction
of the nation which she belongs, and that If una
voidably forced into friendly port she loses none
of her rights, and that the seizure of the brig Enter
prise, and the negroes in her, in violation of
the law OF nations, &c'
Mr. Calhoun made an able speech in defence Of
the resolutions.
In conclusion, Mr.. C. said that it became us as a
nation neither to do wrong nor to suffer wrong
He was as much opposed to a war as amy man
could be- The interests Of the country and world
demanded peace But there could be no peace 1t
eat Britain persisted in principles which she her,
self had laid down as her rule OF sction. The law
of nations and the rights of this country must DO
protected if necessary, at the point OF the bayonet
Mr. Calhoun, before closing, commented with
much warmth upon the policy pursued by Great
Britain IN interfering with the United States in re-
card to the slaves on board the Amistad He con-
sidered II a matter with which Great Britain had
nothing TO do, and considered the whole thing as a
species of foreign interference.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House Of Representative we're engaged IN
the consideration of private bills from one o'clock
The morning hour was taken up in the eonsidera'
! lion Of New Jersey matters
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

TpE You've MEN's CoNvENTIoN.-Th Tho
following resolution was passed by tho
Virginia Wing State Convention, at its
recent meeting in Richmond. It will be
seen tina: the mother Of States" scnds
two Of her noblest jewels.
On motion Of Col. G. P. GREEN,
Resolved, That this Convention now
appoint two Delegates, on behalf Of this
State, TO represent Virginia in the Ma
tional Convention Of Young Men, which
is TO assemble at Baltimore in May nexf-
And, On motions severally made. HEN-
ny w. THoMAs, Of Eairfax. and HENRY
A. WISE, Of Accomac, were appo'n1s0
said Delegation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
NO APOLOGY FOR WIGS.
Attention, Bald Heads!

nF all the remedies ever devised for the resto-
~ ration and preservation of the HAIR, moth
ing has been found equal to JAYNE'S oLEAGl-
NOUS HAIR TONIC. 1t seldom fails to restore
the hair to health and beauty. Many who were
bald few months ago, can now exhibit luxuiiant
heads of hair by the use oft.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

GEORGE WoLrP, Esq, Collector of,he Port Of
Philadelphia, died suddenly, at the Philadelphia
Custom House, on Wednesday morning. the lth
instant, about . o'clock. He had bsen aborng un-
der an affection Of the heart for time, but
well enough in the morning to walk down to the
office. On passing to his private room, he asked
some one assist him in taking off his cloak. This
DONE he laid down settee, and shortly after
PRED He was about 20 years ofsse. and had oc-
cupied the position of Collector Of the Port. Of hill
adelphia. since March last He had previously
filed in succession the responsible Offices OF Repre-
sentative in Congress, Governor of the State Of
Pennsylvania, and First Comptroller of the Trsasu-
nv of the United Ststes.-National Infsibgerssr,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH &c, 1910.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Ne,r Jersey Members.

The House this morning renewed the discussion
upon the motion Of MIR. Bolts. Of Va 10 print the re
ports Of the Committee on Elections
MIR. JESIFEa continued his remarks, reviewing
the decision Of the House in admitting the Admins
traiion members without testimony OF their eiec-
tion. Mr.. j. went through all the Legislation Of
Congress upon this subject, and commented with
great severity upon the conduct Of the majority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
Proceedings in Congress.
Correspondence Of he baltimore American.
IN SENATE.
AiosDar, March 8

The Senate was principally occupied in debating
a motion, heretofore submitted by Mr.. LuMPKIs
proposing adjournment OF Congress some time
in the month of May. which debate was terminated
for the prssen, by postPoning the subject TO Mon
day next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
S. S. FITCH, No. l72 Chestnut St.
repv of a letter from c. c. Park, Pastor of the
Baptist Church, at Haddonfeld, ~. J.

HApDoYFIELD N. j., Feb. 49, 1882
DR.. D. JAYNE-Sir-I take pleasure in inform
ing you that the bottle of Hair Tonic which | OBJ
,aned of YOU last October, has proved most salts
factory and successful. My hair had for long
time been exceedingly thin. But for two or three
wears past ii had SO fallen out, that my head had
become almost entirely bald. | was under the me-
cessi,y of concealing the badness by combing the
hair on the sides over it. But now after using
about half bottle of the Tonic | have as luxu-
rant growth OF hair as | ever had.
c. C. PARK.
The Rev. LEONARD FLETCHER, Pastor of the
Bsptist Church. at Great Valley, Pa, who had
been more or less bald for masy years, used three
bottles 1.-THE Hair Tonic, and has now fine growth
of new hair over all that part of his head whore be
wa, bald. writes" My hair is growing finely as
sure YOU" L.. FLEICHER.
West Chester, Pa, March Q, 1889.
Mr.. BOND, one of the compositors in tho Office
fthe Philadelphia Public Ledger, who had lost
nearly all his hair from off the top of his head, has
had it completely restored by the use OF this Tonic.
Two Officers of the American Navy had good heads
Of hair restored to them BY using live bottles each
of this HAIR ToNic, one of whom was over sixty
Years Of age. Four gentlemen connected with the
Public Press in Philadepha, have also had their
badness removed by using this remedy. The Rev
Mr. Parker, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
in Delaware County, Pa, who was completely bald
over all the top of his head, and was also becoming
considerably GRAY has used only two bottles of
lh. Tonic, and has not only uxuriant growth Of
new hair upon his head, but ali the GRAY HAIRS
have disappeared, and their places have been sup
Piled by healthy hair. of natural color. Finally,
nine cases of badness out of every ten may posi-
lively DO removed by faithful application of this
valuable remedy. There is. therefore, now, NO
EXCUSE FOR A BALD HEAD.
Prepared only by DIR. d. JAYNE, sole proprie
tor, No. 90 South Third street, Philadelphia, and
for sale by WILSON & DOLL, Agents, Martins
burg, Va Price 81 per bottle.
February OF IS10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

A SreN.-The Hagerstown Torch Light
saws There were something Ike one
hundred voters in the Harrison procession,
on Saturday the 7th instant, who voted
the administration ticket last fall.