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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
Extracts Jrom he Correspondent. II tise National
fssetsi1aacey.
Nav YogK, May Ia.

Nav YORK, May Id.
The Ab0lfti0Hists convened mere to hold their an
nua convention, are house divided against itself
The suhject Of political action came up and. afcr
a long and somewhat angry debate, it was resolved
10 postpone il indefnitaly. The majority against
making nominations for the fall elections was small
The minority have held meeting and have deter
mined 10 run abolition candidates wherever il is
practicable. A large portion Of this minority mee-
ting consisted Of females, for il abogilionism so-
mans vote counts as much a mans. BY the
way, that subject, also, has made another division
in the ranks. A young lady from Lynn, Massachu-
sets, was, on Tuesday chosen member of the
executive committee, by decided majority A
person of high standing in the abolition ranks who
is member Of the committee, said that was too
much for him even he would not serve on any
committee with woman; It place for her
she should be at home. The women, however
carried the day These female abolitionists WILL
BY and by, insist voting Cor President Of the Uni
ted States.
Money continues plenty, and the banks have
none specie Than they know what 10 do with
Their circulation is considerably less than the spe-
Gle on hand.
An amusing anecdote, illustrative Of the erudi-
ton Of Loco Foco legislators is told Of tie Boatd
Of Supervisors at Williamsburg (opposite the city
dispute having arisen in the Board relative to
some statute, a resolution was adopted that the
clerk commence and read through the reUised stat
utes, more than coo closely printed pages The
reading will commence this afternoons and probably
terminate about the time the term of service of
these sagea expifes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
VI n KGllEA D.,

On Thursday the i4h inst by the Rev Lewis
+ Wilson, M SOLOMON RoPPto Miss ANN FOLK,
all Of this county.
On Thursday last. by the Rev Peyton Harrison
Mr. }. CoNRAD MEEsKR TO Miss Many ANN BRA
ny. all Of this place.
On Tuesday, the l2lh inst, by the Rev Mr. Der.
~, l. WARRIsGToN GtLLEr Of Baltimore, to ANN
ISABELLA, daughter Of Conrad Hogmre, of George
to~n, ID. G and formerly of this place.
On Thursday, the 7th inst, IN Frederick city,
Nd, by the Rev D. Zachariah, Mr.. Thomas II.
BiNlx' OF shePherdstown, Va, 10 Miss MARGARET
c. MORLEY. Of Nd.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21

WILLIAM b. DABNEY


Passed through Fredericksburg on Sunday evening
last the ION in.. ON his TO Richmond lie had
not been apprehended, but returned voluntarily with
the intention Of surrendering himself to the proper
authorities. We learn that he bad succeeded IN
making his way, to Canada without detection
Whilst in Montreal, he saw the appeal to him IN
the Wing, urging him to retarn, the pefusal Of
which immediately determined him 10 do so. A
lew days afterwards he met with gentleman OF
Richmond, TO whom he stated his wishes, and who
undertook to accompany him on his return. We
understand that he emphatically declares that he
did not take cent of the money Of the bank, and,
in confirmation Of this it is said the gentleman from
Richmond alluded 10 had to pay his travelling ex-
penses
The unexpected, and, we venture to say, to many
unwelcome return Of Dabney, created a profound
sensation in Richmond, and has set speculation on
tiPtoe There is now chance of asserlaining the
whole truth of the premises.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21

RICHMOND, Va, May 10.
TRIAL OF b. w GRsES Upon the opening OF
the Examining Court yesterday. to proceed with
the above trial, for imputed concern in the late
frauds upon the Bank Of Virginia. Jos3PH MAYO.
Esq, Prosecuting Attorney, in,imated that WIN. B.
DABNRY would be introduced as witness ia be-
half OF the prosecution The counsel for the de-
fence asked time TO consider the question as TO his
competency to give evidence ia the case. The
Court sssented, and thereupon adjourned.
kIcHMoND, May IA
Yesterday the counsel for the defence Welded
the point as TO the competency Of WIN. B DABNEY,
to give evidence in this case. He was examined
until late hour in the evening, and his testim ony
will be continued 10 day. HE affair has now rea-
ched the beginning Of tho end -Compifr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21

We take pleasure in laying, before our readers,
the following letter from WILLIAM c. RiyEs Esq
containing, n ii does, bis grateful Acknowledgements
for tho kind-hearted attentions, be received from
the people Of Berkeley upon the occasion Of his vi
si lately, to Winchester, and indicating fixed pu,-
pose Of devotion the Liberty of the country, pro-
piiious to the Of the cause, in which, with
US, he is embarked. 1t II. published, at the instance
of several persons. to whom it was submitted, by
the gentleman, to whom it is addressed:
CASTLE HILL. May ii, 1910.
My Dear Sir:-i had the pleasure of receiving,
some days ego, your letter. Of the 18th ult IN
which, in the name OF my fellow-citzens of Berke-
ley. who composed the late civic procession Win
chester you do me the honor to reques, me to fur
nish you sketch Of the remarks made by me in
response to Mr.. Faulkner, who addressed mo as
the organ Of their generous congratulations.
The remarks, made by me, on that occasion,
were entirely unprecedented, and suggested alto.
sether by the eloquent address Of Mr.. Faulkner
and tho imposing circumstances which surrounded
me. Though the scene itself and, especially the
noble and generous enthusiasm OF my fellow-cit
zens OF Berkeley which prepared and gave rise to
It, can never fade from my memory, yet OF what
was said by myself, under the influence Of proud
and gratifying spectacle, hardly retaia any
collection. Under the embarassm ent, produced
by this state OF things and an anxious desire to
comply with the fatering request conveyed in your
letter, have, happily, found myself very much re-
lieved in seeing. in tho Marinsburs Gazette of the
Odd ut., very spirited description of the whole
proceedings OF the Winchester festival, embracing
among other things, sketch of my response to Mr.
Faulkner. That sketch, according 10 the best Of
my recollection, is faithful representation Of the
spirit and Substances Of my remarks aud any al
tempt 20 improve ii, by verson Of my own, would
be both rash and supernuous. will, therefore,
only repeat here, The lively sentiments of gratitude
with which my mind has been indelibly impressed.
townrds my iellow-citzens Of Berkeley, by the high
honor with which they were pleased TO mark my
visit TO the Valley of Virginia, and assure them
that the recollection Of their kindness and favor
~ill ever add new energy to my humble efforts in
defence OF The great principles of Republican, liber
ty, which brought us together, that OCCASION
Among its prominent recolec,ions and pleasures,
permit me to add, also that Of the new pc9aant
ances made, and friendships formed or cemenred,
with those, whose high intelligence and manliness
OF character give peculiar earnestness and force to
hose sentiments Of cordial esteem and regard,
with which am, now, happy in subscribing my
self, Yours, very truly,
w. C. RIVES.
EDMUED PERnIEToN. ESQ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
From the Richmond Whig-May 70

WILLIAM B. DABNEr, late First Teller in the
Bank of Virginia. returned to this city voluntarily
on Sunday. The event had been anticipated By
his friends, and the announcement of it yesterday,
showed that there was deep sympathy felt for
him IN this community. The impression has been
gaining ground upon the public mind Tor some time
that he did himself injustice 10 leaving here and that
he never appropriated a cent Of the money OF the
bank TO his own use. His voluntary return has
Strengthened that belief into conviction. Indis-
Greet he may have been, and may have committed
great wrong in permitting others use the funds
of the institution but criminal he has never been.
His indscre,ion sprung from the best and kudest
feelings; and while we deplore its ciiects, we can
not withhold our sympalhies.
We suppose the whole affair will now be thor
oughll probed, and what OF mystery may have sur
rounded it will be speedily dissipated, a, Mr.. d.
will aid the commissioners appointed by the Gov
ernor to investigate the condition OF the bank
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
ITO the GeHgseme en-.

M f call your particular attention to le' T
w assortment Of new and desirable GOop
for mems wear:
Plain and Twiled Black Summer Cloths-Vef
handsome;
Satin and Masseiles Vestng;
Grass Linen--a comfortable article for coats
White Drilling--a new article;
London Tweed Cassimeres;
Shams and Collars--the latest fashion
Rich Satin and embroidered Summer Stoeh''
Kid Gloves and fashionable Cravats;
A large assortment of Suspenders; and
variety Of other Nep Goods. 20
A. ROBINSON & Gu
Nav Of, 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
ARRIVAL OF MR.. PRICE.

The ship Garrick. from Liverpool, arrived at
New York on Thursday night the 18th inst. A.
mong her pas'enscrsi Is VIM. NJ. Price, the reputed
deiaultog United States District Attorney!
The following paragraphs, in relation to this e.
vent a'e from New York papers Of Sunday eve
ming:
From the New York American.
Among the passengers in The packet ship Gar
Hck, arrived last evening, is VIM. Nj. Price and ia-
mily.
Mr.. Price tho U0ited States District Attorney,
Will be remembered, Disappeared. without notice,
one iine morning in December 1883, leaving be-
hind him a letter to the Ptesdepr. uneoualed Tor
IT'S GOODNESS, IN which he relnqushed office Tor con-
science sake, and added that any'opparent balance
| against him in his accounts, would be more than
squared, if allowances for sums properly due 10
nm, we're made.
Since that time, be has been published and re-
published detaubei He now returns 20 an
appearance voluntarily; but, whether under sffpu.
Iauons Of any sort from the Government. thar he
shall not be moested, and, if so, what NAV be the
consideration for such stipulation, remains, as YET,
profound secret
From the New York Express
Mr.. PRicE.-Few men could land on our shores
Of greater notUriety. Since his departure. there il
not press IN this country that has not mentioned
hls name IA variety Of ways. IL was declared by
many that be would never return. Yesterday. how.
ever, he landed at White Hell, with b,s wife and
lock OF liite ones. lie never looked better. nor
appeared in iinei spirits lie has returned TO NEE,
has acsusers face 10 face, and invites tie most rigid
scrutiny. He declares he does not owe Inc Gov
eminent penny
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
TnE TALES OF MADAM RUMoR.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.
WAsHIScToS. May H.
The city has been filed with rumors during the
last twen,yiour hours. Reports Of resi- nations al.
legged TO have occurred already or certainly TO take
place soon, meet every turn.
The removal Of the Secretary Of The Navy, Mr..
PAuIDISG, is strongly demanded by a considerable
portion Of the political friends Of the Pre.dsnt-
sx1y-eight Administration members Of Congress
have signed an application to the President for
that purpose. IL is said that Mr.. VAN buren,
has requested the withdrawal Of the application
bur It has been adhered 10 and pressed. The
grounds OF complaints REPRESENTED 10 be vari.
ous. Wsnt Of ciyity, or (as they call it) official
'nso'enee, IS the cause OF removal urged by many;
WIN others, and particularly Of the Pennsyva.
mans, II Is connected with his course in reference
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
EDNukD PEEpLKros, ESQ
MINIATURE LOG CABlN-PROCESSIO
OF WING BOYS.

OF WING BOYS.
Since the turnout from Berkeley on the occasion
of the Winchester Festival, the boys have seemed
the ardent Politicians in our community. On
Saturday last, their spirit took regular outbreak
in parade, gotten up and conducted in excellent
taste, and with perfect order and decorum.
A very tasty Cabin, built upon the running gears
of hand wagon, was paraded through the streets,
drawn by about Dozen or twenty boys, preceded
by Master JAMES ABLE, Marshal on hands some
black Ponsy, and followed by some thirty or forty
more, bearing banners. streamers, &c. The pro-
cession, after moving through of the principal
streets, halted between the United States Hotel and
the Globe, where large crowd had assembled TO
hear the speech and song. Master Thomas SnEx-
RER mounted the cabin Ioof, and delivered a very
appropriate address. The Choirister, Master Co
LuMBUs BoARMAN, succeeded him, and entertained
the company in excellent style, with political song
20 the air Of" Come along, Josey.'
The line of procession was resumed, and rara-
ded through the streets until shutdown, occasionally
we believe, repeating the speech and song.
The procession had very imposing appearance
the banners, flags, &C., being veIy neat and gay
The front of the CABIN adorned with portrait
Of Gen. Harrison, painted by Master ABLE The
inscriptions on the banners were quite appropriate
and amusing. We only remember the following:
" Harrison 'ohipt the British and Indians.
Boys, do g0a hear thar
Sound The trumpet.
BeGt tie drum
Trembie, Yam
We come, we come"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
ARRIVAL or TIE BRITISH QUEEN.

The steamer British Queen arrived at n York,
from Liverpool on the l5th, making the trip across
the Atlantic in thirteen and half days. The fol-
lowing, in reference to the Boundary Question
will be found interesting. The fears of war, which
erswhile were entertained on this subject, will be
dismissed, when the notice below will have been
peru'ed We think the question may now be look
ed upon as settled.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21

Two of the children OF the Rev DR.. Hamilton.
Of Hardy county, Va, in attempting, few DAYS
ago, 70 cross the rapids Of the Cacaphon river on
a temporary foot bridge, fell into the raging waters
below and would have persisted. bur for the timely
and heroic exettons Of Mr. Lewis Cline, who mum.
ged in after them, and saved the lives of the chill.
dren al he risk of his own
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
WING Ticket.
OF VIRGINIA

i. JNo. w MURDAUGH, Of Norfolk County.
2. JAMES w. pEGRAM. Of Petersburg.
3. VIM. s, ARCHER, Of dmeiid.
4. RICHARD KIDDER MEADE, Of Dintviddis.
s. HENRY L. WATKINS. Of Prince Edteard.
O. JAMES G. BRUCE. Of HaiifaI.
7. WHITMELLP. TUNSTA LII. of pitfsyipania
8. THOMAS X. J0YNES, Of Accop,ack
9. NORBORNE f. SUTTON, of Caroline
10. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, Of fPestmoreiond
II. JAMES LYONS, of Richmond CITY
IL. VALENTINE w SoUTHALL,o Of AiJem0ls.
IA. JOHN JANNEY. Of Louooun.
Is. ANDREWyIUNTER. Of JeDerson.
10. PHILIP WILLIAMS, jr., of Frederick.
n. VIM SEYMOUR, Of Hardy.
Is. BRlSCOE @. BALDWIN, Of augusta.
10. BALLARD SMITH, of Grsenbrier.
20. EDWARD JOHNSON, Of Botfetourf.
81. JOHN ". HUMES. of U7ashingion.
%, GEORGE w. SUMMERS, Of Kana,cha.
90. WAITMAN II. WILEY, Of lIonongalia
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
From the National loteIhgaaser.
TERRIBLE TORNADO AT NATCHEZ.
DREADFUL. LOSS OF LIVES. &c.

We learn from the New Orleans papers that the
devoted city Of Naichsz, has been visited with a
most awful and distressing calamity On Friday,
the 9th inst, about . o'clock p. A., a dark cloud
made rs appearance 10 the Southwsst, preceded by
losd ard continued roaling 81 the winds. As II
cams swiftly and sith the speed 81 the wind il was
met BY another which was waited directly from the
opposite point Of the compass. Al The moment Of
the conclusion large masses Of seeming white spray
precipitated 10 the earth, followed ~ a terri
bic roaring 81 the wind Houses were dismanted
OF their roof, aud then almost immediately leyeed
with tho earth. The air was filed With bricks and
large pieces Of timber; even large uplf
ted and thrown hundreds 81 yards from their original
position, About sixty fat boats lying id port were
driven from the shore and sunk. The feTfy-boat
plying between Natehez aid the opposite shore was
cspsized and sunk-every on board is supposed
20 have persisted The steamboat Kinds was cap
sized aud sunk--all on board lost The steamboat
Prairie bad her cabin entirely taken off-neary all
board lost The Two hotels in the cty, one par
TALLY and the other entirely 10 the ground-a!most
every house less Injured. ii is
impossible TO tell how nany killed, as the
streets filed with large pieces Of timber rem.
dering them impossible, end the work of extracting
the bodies from the fallen houses, was not compile
ted ~bcn the yick sburg left Some fifteen or TWEEN
" bodies had been found. IL was very difficult TO
ind landing, every house under the hill exec ut
five six, wns blown down, and the river filed
with floating fragments Of houses ane aat-boats.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21

in assuming the duties Of his station, ayowed his
discrimination, all other rsesps of negotiation fail.
ing, TO submit proposition 10 the Government of
Great Britain 10 refer ihs decision Of the question
once more TO third party. This determination
Mr.. Forsyth ia the name Of the President, expI-
city repeats. and expresses his extreme satisfac
ton at the communication from Mr.. Fox, that cher
msjesty's Government are only waiting for the de-
tailed report 81 the British commissioners recently
employed survey the disputed territory in order
TO transmit 10 the Government Of the Z. States
reply to their last proposal upon the subject Of The
boundary question"
SO fer therefore from Government having brought
the country 10 the verge Of by their supineness
and neglect appears that the principal question in
dispute 10 at this moment the subject Of most amir
cable negotiation. SO far from having neglected
the question, the Government have been taking
tive steps to remedy the evils eutaed upon them
by the extraordinary and culpable neglect Of their
Tory predecessors. Even, however, IL unforeseen
difficulties should arise, he formal pledge Of the Go
vernment OF the Utned States refer The question
anew TO arbitration, affords resource for esca-
ping the calamIties Of an appeal to arms.
The latestaccounts from Maine, show no intention
on the part Of the Goserament (howeser feuiss
they msy be 81 checking the improper acts Of th0ir
wild border popusiion) embark IN acts Of hostil-
lily while. from tho Intelligence from New Bruns-
wick and Canada, il il clear that troops will
main quiet unless attacked Every thing therefore
| seems to hold out prospect that ibis minor diff
Guilty viii not be allowed 10 disturb the smicabIe
relations between England and the United States,
OF 10 interfere with the Tranquil settlement Of the
question Unfortunately left by the negoiatoIs of
lbe treaty Of 6heDt germ Of dispute, between
two nations linked together by every tie of mutual
interest and common descent.--London Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
TIE CROPS.

The Wheat crops, in th, region, which early in
the spring, gave promise Of great abundance have,
within few weeks past suffered very severely from
the ravages Of the Hessan Fly 1t seems to be
the general opinion among our farmers, that
the worst is over, and there is not much apprehen.
sion Of future injury
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
FROM GEORGIA AND ALABAMA.

The National 'ntelligencer, Of the 10Th instant,
says A letter from loading and influential ctl-
zen Of Tatnali county, Georgia. under date uf the
I'd Of May, says: /" so for General HARRlsoN -
huk he will get the vote o Georgia without the
crack of whip"
A letter ftom another gentleman u intelligence
and observation in the South, under date of May
z, says: " have just returned from Alabama, and
from what saw and head, have no doubt but
HARRIsos wsA carry that State by a uery large
aud trtnm pAont aaiorlfY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21


The New York Journal OF Commerce SAYS: alt
is wilh heartfelt satisfaction find that the deli
cate and difficult question Of our North Eastern
boundary is, IN ala probability, adjusted. Ii APP
pears that the swstd OF the King of the Neither
lands, which made the river 81. Johns the bounda-
ry between the TWO Countries, is be the basis OF
the new arrangement, and that as an indemnity to
Maine, Tor any supposed rights she may possess TO
land north of the 81. Johns the British government
Is To pay her 100000 or about half million Of
dollars. Sincerely, indeed, do We rejoice in this
compromse--not so much because il Is, or is not a
good bargain IN ltset as because Il removes bone
OF contention which has oag existed, aad the right
TO which, each party has claimed vth 80 much con.
hdenee, that It was Impossible TO say when or how
the affair could be amcably adjusted
9 Below will be found extracts from two Of the
leading Administration papers Of England-sne of
them the Chronicle, whose article may be taken as
semi-o'Hcial.
" Doubtless, dispatches have come forward b,
the Queen, which wall apprise our Government Of
the precise posture oiihe negotiation but we trust
" will be found far different from what is indi-
Gated above"
IHE BOUNDARY QUESTION Reports have re-
Gently become current, TO the effect that ministers
bsse agreed with the American minister upon
basis Tor the settlement Of The long disputed boun
Diary question, by the adoption Of the Intermediate
hne proposed by the King Of the Netherlands, and
the payment Of a SUN Of $500, 600 to the State Of
Name, BY the British government. These rumors
Tor which, We believe, there Is some foundation
have, OF course, set the conductors Of the tory
IN motion with the view Of attacking the prono.ed
arrangement, JUST as they would have attacked any
other course which the ministers might have Dur.
sued IN the auer.--MaHchester Guardtqn.
There are two questions pending between US and
the United States
|. The great question Of the settlement Of the
boundary line,
The subsldisry question growing out Of il, of
tbs provisional arrangement respecting the occupa-
toH Of The disputed territory.
Il is with regard p the last, and less, important
Of these two questions that auy difference Of views
between The two Governments IL developed, in the
recently published correspondence between Messrs.
FoI and Forsyth The President Of the Y. States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-21
VAN BUREN, TICKET.
For President,
.M.dRITN T.4N BUREN,,
OF NEW YORK.
For Vice President,
JIMES X. POLK,
OF TENNESSEE.


I. ARTHuR SMITH, Of Isle Of Wight.
2. JoHS CAReILL, of Sussex.
2. JAMES JONES, of Noltoway.
4. w. X. BASKERVILLE. of Mecklenburg.
s. CHARLES YANcy, Of Buckingh ham.
8. RicHAap LoaAs, Of Halifax.
7. ARCHIBALD STEWART, Of Patrick.
8. WILLIAM JenEs, ofGloucesfer.
9. AUSTIN BRocKEsnBouaB, Of Essex.
10. JoHN GiBsoS, Of Prince William.
IL. J d. HALyBuaToN, of New Kent.
IL. THOMAS RAspotPn ofAlbemarle.
Ii. WALLER HokLIpAv, OF Spottsy lvania.
II. INMAN HoRSER, Of Fauguier.
Is. Heroine l.. 0eIE, Sr., of Jefferson.
l6. WILLIAM a. HARRis. Of Page.
IT, ]. ID. WILLIAMSON, OF Rock log ham.
IS. WILLIAM TAYLOR, of eockbridge
10. Aue. A. CHApMAS. Of Monroe.
20. JAMES HoGE. of Montgomery.
al. WILLIAM ByEns. Of Washington.
%. BENJAMIN BRowN. OF CabeIl.
30. Jons HiNpMAN. of Brooke.