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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
From the Richmond Compiler-Ap-il 10.
UNPARALLELED BANK DEFALCATION.

For some days much excitement has prevailed
in our city, consequence Of the sudden disappea
rance Of VIM. d. Dabney, First Teller in the Bank
OF Virginia, AID the circulation os variety Of ru-
mors as to the cause Of his disappearance. We
forebore to notice them because OF their ague cha.
racler. But examination by committee OF Dir
fectors has proved his guilt fully, that the Gov.
ernor has issued proclamation offering reward
of 5000 for his apprehension, and The Bank has ap-
pended an additional reward of $4,000. The pro-
can,ation charges that he has feloniousy ember-
zed considerable amount Of the funds of the
Bank, entrusted TO his care, and the Bank notice
specifies that he has emLezzled large amount Of
money in Bank notes
There is variety, Of rumors, yet, in circulation
relative to the amount embt zzed, &c. The affair
i painful enough. and has deeply distressed many
Of our citizens. Nh Dabney. up TO the time OF his
disappearance bore spotless reputation, and CON-
maud. "a the warm esteem of all who knew him.
His train of connexions is extensive and OF great
responsibility.
He left last Friday, and went as far as Toylors-
Vile on Ike Richmond and FIedericks bnrg Rail-
road, whence it IS supposed he proceeded westerly
He had been for years, First Teller in the Bank,
and enjoyed the most perfect confidence OF the Dr.
rectory and other officers OF the institution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23


Johannesburg with you, IN entertaining a
grateful of the important services, rendered
by the Hon William c Rives, in opposing the rui-
nous measures Of the present Federal Administra-
ton, should be most happy, to be present, and to
assist at the dinner, proposed to he given to HIM.
and to which you have done me the honor TO invite
me. But my public duties here will not allow me
that satisfaction. regret, therefore, that cannot
accept your Obllging nvit8ton.
| avail myself OF the occasion tn congratulate you
on the conclusive evidences, which every day brings
forth, OF the signal robuke, that certainly awaits
this Administration. A current is running against
it, as deep as strong. resisless as the Mssfsp-
pi and hope that the Ancient Dominion viii
soon bring her noble and mighty tribute to swell the
stream. The lard of Washington, of Jefferson Of
Madison aud OF Henry, cannot longer submit TO the
misgoverument, which has spread ruin and bank
ruptcy throughout the whole extent Of this devoted
county Ga the frat of January next, we shall
have happy new yea:; for, by that day, a jury Of
twenty members Of this confederacy, will have pro-
nounced a verdict Of condemnation, against the
greatest abuse Of public authority, that was ever
perpetraied on any free country. am, gentlemen,
your friend and obedlenl servant.
HENRY CLAY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
THOMAS W. GILMER.



GenHemen---I received day or two ago, your
letter of tho LIST inst. inviting 10 public din
ner to be given the 18th of the month, by por-
lion of the citizens Of Frederick county to the Hon
William c. Rives, and in which they have, through
YOU been pleased to express their cordial approha
ton of the manner in which have discharged the
duties Of the office OF Chief Magistrate OF Virginia,
during the term of service which has just expired.
We're it in my power nothing, assure you, would
give more real qualification, than 20 be with you
on the occasion you mention, and to unite with you
in doing honor to distinguished fellow-citizen
William c, Rves who has account Of his Ia
lents honesty, and manly independence become the
obicc. ofthe most vulgar abuse from the minons Of
power, and Of great annoyance to tho enemies TO
freedom of opinion. But | am forced TO iOrego the
pleasure and directly my home in the
" Of Washington.
Through you, | beg to return to the citizens of
Frederick county, who deputed you, my sincere ac-
acknowledgements for the good opinion which they
have expressed, Of my executive administration of
tho government of vmginia-and ask leave to pro-
pose the following sentiment:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

Pendleton, E. Boyd PendIeton, James Park. David
D. Miller, Andrew Bowman, Aaron Myers, vii.
Ii am e. Wilcox, William Bales, Harvey nj Fo.
man, Archibald oden, Joseph Rowe, David p
Strother, James McSheTy, John II. Mstthew.
Richard McSherry, John X. Wilson, William n
Hay den, William M Kroesen, Harrison Wis.,
W illiam Dorsey, Andrew siclnlyre, Andrew Me.
Cieary, Ignatus p. Ly les, James Rousch. Alexa..
der c. Baker, William Stansfeid, Josiah Norgsn
Zeph Silvere, Jacob Rees, Samuel Rees, james W.
Henshaw, Martin Swimley, George Doll, Daniel
II. Doll, Bernard Doll, Peter FL. Cookus, Jas Gov
Henry Myers, William ID. Cunningham inc uok.'
Overioa Misghni, John s. Gano, James M. Cano'
John Emberson, Thornton enshaw, Noble Fnhas'
son, Richard w. Welsh, James w. Campbell. Re-
iamin McAllister, James Ellis, Philip DugaB. Hen-
nv NJ Nichols, Garret Wynkoop, Silas Harlan r.
Isaac Rogers, james Crisweil, Richard Bod;n.'
Abraham r Hill, Samuel Chenowetb, (of Philin,
James ID. Chenoweih. William Cunningham. IL
Robert Lemon George s. Viewer, John L. We've,
Daniel b. MORTON, Isaac Chaplin, Thomas b. L.
mon, Welcome +. Sprinkle. William j Heusei
Levi J. Taber, Conrad A. Claycomb, Samuel Hen.
shaw, Eli Fleming. Philip G. CIonibger, Thoms.
r. Evans, John G.. WysoBg, Daniel G. Burns IIsr
vey Burns, Philip Sheetz, George Avy, David n
Conrad, Charles James Faulkner, Hiram Bowen.
William IL. Matthews, Charles Barnes, Richard
Bfyarley, Erasmus 5. Tate, Benjamin + Burn.
Henry Pitser, Elias Pitser. Thomas Jordan, Georg.
Couchman, {of Henry Joseph GorreIl. VIM Loeab.
Henry Rner, Abraham yanmetre, Abisha yanme
ire Christian NJ Shaher, John Ellis Henry n.
shore William Hoke, Solomon Ropp, Anthony s
Chambers, Joseph Chambers, William Lamar. ia.
cob Shafer, William N. Thompson, George Deck.
Henry Deck, John Miles, John Wolff, James Math
ews, Fielding Colbert, j. w. G Sadepbousch.
William W sisop, Charles FL Matthews, Georrs
Tosp. Hamilton Light, Thomas Cook, Hugh &.
Campbell John Lemaster, Jacob Lemaster Jacob
Ropp, Samuel Elliott, Joseph Lewis, Conrad K.
Robins, Levi Spitznogle, Adam Spznoge, Michael
Spiizuogle, Alexander G. Good, John P. Kerfco,.
james Couchman, Daniel Mckinley.
thi. meeting be published in tho Martinsburg Ga
zeite.
The meeting then adjourned
E. +. HUNTER, Pres't.
JAS. II. STEPHENS Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
From the Richmond Whis-April III.
DEFALCATION AT THE BANK OF VlR-

The p, exclamation Of the Governor, and the adj
ver,isemen, Of The President of the Bank, have ofh-
c;ally appised the country of the existence OF de.
falca,ion in the Department of the first Teller OF
that Institution to a very large amount. An ofhciai
expose will probably, in day or as soon as all
the facts are ascertaIned place the country IN pos
session of all that ran be known at present. we
believe the deficit is now known to be between aoo
and $500 600.
Never was a community less prepared for such
development No hint, no suspicion appears IN
any quarter to have preceded the astounding annun-
ciation No shadow was cast before, that the most
wise, after the event pretend to have seen before
it, Had mine been sprung in the midst oil theeny'
when no enemy encempassing H. tie surprise
could not have been greater. Atfrst, public SIM
patty was strongly excited for the unhappy defaui
ling Teller, who a universal favoriie, ana was
believed to be the dupe Of others. This sentiment
of course has surrendered to successive discoveries
and to the now certain feet, that he must have w.
ken with him an unknown, but very large sum Oh
money, belonging to the Bank. sympathy ems
where deliberate guilt is ascerrsined to begin We
pause here for that official Disclosure, which Will
doubtless be made to the Commonwealth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
R1cnMoKp. April ., 1910.

HtCHMckD, SPtli y, ioiO'
GenHemcn--I have received, to-day, your letter
dated the LIST pril, inviting me 10 attend pubic
dinner, 10 be gwen at Winchester the 18th OF
this month to Mr.. Rives in testimony OF the g. att
tude, which the people Of Frederick opposed 20 the
present Administration, feel towards him. tor his
able and fearless exposure of the msdeeds OF our
Federal rulers.
| thank you sincerely, for the kindness which has
prompted this invitation, and hail, with much gra-
LITIGATION the strong evidence which your letter
adds, 10 the many which every day is furnishing
that the people have At length, become sensible OF
the danger to which tie liberty OF our country Is ex
posed of the injury which its prosperity has suffer
ed ard of the rum with which il IL threatened And
am happy in feeling assurance which have
never before felt that the day is at hand, when our
faithess ard Incompetent rulers will be dismissed
Il ON the trust which they have abused. The able
and jealous Efforts Of Mr. Rive. have done much,
and hone viii do much more, in concentrating
this desirable result and in bringing back the adj
minstration of Tie Government,to those pure and
simple principles, which, losing sight OF the emon-
menls OF office, the ambition of party leaders, and
the victories of party warfare, look with single eye
to the prosperity of the whole people, the preserva-
ZION Of the public and private morals, and the TIL
umph of our republican, institutions over all assaults
whether of theiropen enemies, OF OF their false and
misguided friends
Ind isrensable professional engagements. and, !
might add, other nsuperable barriers, will deny me
the pleasure Of accepting your invitation.
Very respectfully, your obi servant.
c. JOHNSON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23


The Berkeley lines as ii entered Winchester was
not less Than six hundred strong With our friends
from Winchester. we doubt not, the number IN line
amounted 10 thousand. The whole procession
moved through the town, in the best order The
side walks, and every door, window, and balcony
we're lined with people.
About o'clock, The Berkeley line, was foi med,
and reached by dark, their quarters OF The prece-
ding night.
Early on Thursday morning, we moved home
ward, and the whole magnificent train and cavni-
cade arrived in Mar,insburg about o'clock. The
spirit Of the people seemed to have taken a sl'll
higher toac of enthusiasm, during our absence aud
to have extended itself into the Country for as the
procession passed through The principle streets, we
were greeted and cheered by an immense crowd
who had assembled, to welcome our return. The
train in passing through General Boyd's lawn, hal
ted in front of his door, and saiuted the old wing
Veteran with three hearty cheers He responded
in a short address, in which, he assured us, that he
had been with US heart, in our pilgrimage, and
would be with u.s. in the Struggle, which is to toll
men,s, which he had provided, and the procession
then moved to the public square, where Mr. Con-
RAD had been requested address us, IN behalf OF
the cit zens who had not been able to accompany US
on the Journey He took his place upon the root oil
the cabin and spoke for about half hour, In sse
Of thrilling eoquence, to an immense crowd. lie
again recounted some Of the most glaring enormi-
lies of the administration, and exhorted the people
not to ground their arms. until their deliverance
should be accomplished. During bis address, he
was repeatedly and enthusiastically cheered.
The company was dismissed after three cheers
in honor of the ladies', who had assisted in the pre-
paration Of the banners hags and streamers' three
cheers to the band who accompanied the procession,
and Il like number for the skilful Transfers who
had been charged with the management OF the d'tie-
rent carriages.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

10 Weare compelled to omit, this week, the pro.
ceedings Of the meeting of our friends in Morgan,
Tor the purpose Of appointing Delegates to the Young
Mems Convention, at Baltimore. They will ap.
In r,Ilr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

Gsnicmen--I have reviewed your polite invita-
lion to public dinner TO be given to the Hon " N
G. Riyes on the 1871, instant at Winchester.
To no man, in my opinion, could such Inanifes-
tation Of popular respect ard admiration be more
appropriately awarded, fof hrs eminent abilities as
statesman for his public services, and private
worth. aud for bis able and fearless exposure Of
the misdeeds Of our Federal rulers"
IL most cheering and gratifying evidence OF
sound state Of public .entfment--thai The maiisnsn
and yindctiye assaults OF the " hifeilngs OF the
Administration, upon this eminent ana pahioue
citizen of Virginia, have no other effect than to
make him the object Of public demonstration Of APP
plause fam the people.
regret that my situation and engagements make
il impossible for me unite Nth you, al the time
proposed in rendering honor TO whom honor Is gust
y due | am, se,y respectfully your obi serv'l-
JOHN NJ PATTON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

Genuine Democracy respects he honest opln
ions as well as rights Of others-s for the country
before party, and for principles above msn-ioyes
order and never truckIes 10 power.
With the highest regard am yeur obi. seryt.
DAVID CAMPBELL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
HENRY CLAY.
MAsH1NGroE. Anril 6. 1910


Gentlemen-l beg you to be assured, 1t would at
ford me the highest qualification accept the invi-
tatation have the honor to receive from YOU TO
unite with our political friends Of Frederick county,
in their proposed manifestation of respect for our
highly Distinguished aud patriotic fellow-citzen,
VIM. C. Rives; but, my engagements here are such
as necessarily deprive of that pleasure.
Be pleased 10 accept for yourselves, and those
whom you represent, the acknow Judgments of your
fellow-c iizen aud friend,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
THE RICHMOND BANK DEFALcATIoN.

We learn from the Compiler, that Benjamin -
Green was brought before the Mayor OF h'chh'Vnl'
on Wednesday. the 18th, under new pfoss..'
which FIRST charges Green with aiding and aneu,'s
Dabney IN smuggling money from the Bank, 10. ~
(Dabney's) behoof; <the process OF SATURDAY ".
cited for Green's") and the End count involves
general chage ef larceny; frauduen'ly taking, eas
rying away, &c, to the OF 500 O0o ana ~.
A number OF witnesses, was examined near
same a. those examined on Saturday. j..
At the close OF the examination Tor una. ~
Green was remanded TO prison, the Mayor na''s
declined to receive bail at that stage OF the CASE
The late defacation in city, furnishes iaSsI.
Of the rarest occurrence. AT no stage o. ''e -.
opmeut Of the deficit has the amount been eH' pu.
ed by report. Exaggerstion mas been io"eo ',asa
NOR taken all aback. She no doubt often 'ni's hsr
she had gone ahead of facts. and was deriving ~,
usual satisfaction of having outstripped ti"'" -.
ct every turn she beheld truth leading hway
MD rate far ahead, her iuexpressib'e enss' "A.
Another fact no less TO be wondered st' Is '"" "a
verified TO bv the Whig-that since The even, ~
man-no oIdgossipping tale bearing man. - ,,r..
other sort OF = ma; not even one among ths' AZ.
rous class who ever claim to posses a shaiPs'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
Rlcnnorp. APRIL 10. 1870.

Gentiemen--I did not receive uuul last evening
your lctler OF the lst inviting me 10 the public DIM
ner which the citizens OF Frederick opposed to The
pf esent Administration propose togise to Mr. Hiyes
at Winchester. The 18Th ins,ant
concur with yeu in the opinion, that Mr. h'vss
has we'll deserved The thanks OF bfs country by his
able and fearless exposure of The mi-ds eds Of our
federal rulers; and | have nov the most entire
confidence, that he will perseye'e to the end, in
his efforts to expel from office and public trust, o
sci Of men, who regard the prosperity and hapPi-
ness Of the country : puri Ut their care, and
apparently think the increase OF national wealth an
evil; who az abusing ard peiv'anns the powers OF
government entrusted tiif N for tho pul'Fic SER
vice and who, with hollow professions OF Demoe-
racy their lips, assailing the fundamental
principles of Repubiicanism in their leading inca
sutes. II ismy conscious and deliberate convlctlon
that the measures and doctrines, pursued and
avowed by the administration, are calculated, 10
their effect to convert The Federal Government into
an elective monarchy-end it is my firm belief, that
some of the now ia power, ard some OF those
who support the IN power, hope he number
is small,) wiliuliy persist in those measures and
doctrines wtha clear apprehension at their lehdeh-
cies and design the establishment OF complete
supremacy Of the Executive, over all the other de-
partments Of the Governments but, whether the
men am thinking Of are wilf5 in their wicked
ness only blinded by then zeal the result Will be
the same | am happy TO sec, that Mr.. hives
mind is wide awake n The danger which threatens
our Institutions and that his abilities will be faith
fully exerted to avert ii.
Ii would, therefore, give me the utmost pleasure
to join you in paying him the homer you intend
bat my engagements do not permit me to indulge
my wishes on this occasion, and ind myself obi-
ged to dc cline the invitation you have given me.
am, gentlemen, most respectfully. your OBJ seryt.
b WATKINS LEIGH.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
From the Richmond Star. OF the ll,h.

The Wing of yesterday contained a card from
Mr. Mallory. stating that he had not been Cie'A
in the Bank of Virginia for the last fifteen months
and that is follow ed this morning with an apology
for the constructive implication cast by II upon WI
liam F. Taylor, Esq, who has occupied the CLERK
ship alluded to. Now we will ask one quesaioh'
which must be answered sooner or later. VINO
,cas clerk when the first step was taken that led 10
all this distressing business by placing credit 81
a perv large amount TO the account Of Begam'n
W. Green, shen no deposite had been made ana
upon which credit Green was allowed to draw =
Was MIR. Mallory Clerk, then
What has been expected is out et!ast Mr. pen
iamin W. Green was arrested an accessory 70
the felony upon the Bank of Virginia. His exams
nation came on this morning, at the Mayors Cou'''
Here is more business for US.
We understand that the deficit, in the BANK u
Virginia, has already reached s5i9,00o
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

The Richmond Wing, of the 10Th inst, says
The Directory of the Bask of Virginia are nea,y
ready, it is understood, with their expose Tor mo
Executive, and through the Executive, we presume
the public. commission, consisting OF tue A''o.
ney General, Holdea Rhodes and Joseph Jaeh'oH,
Esqrs., appointed by the Executive under Inc
of 81. are now prosecuting on independent eHu""
nation. which, it is supposed, will occupy '0"'
weeks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

Bythe Hon. Wsddy Thompson, offs. G. RsOes'
Tailmadge and Legare-Aa illustrious ttio OF pa
,riots scholars, ans gentlemen, no dared pre-
fer the interests of their country TO those Of their
party.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23

Az o'clock, large company, consisting Of about
two hundred, repaired to the new Court House,
where mos. bountiful dinner served, under the
direction Of Mr. BushrOd Taylor. The company
did The fullest justice 10 the entertainment After
dinner, the following toasts read and received
with enthusiastic applause.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-02-26

O. 22d FEBRUARY.-Ths Anniver.ary
sf'hs birth Of WASHINGTON was noticed
in this town by The display OF flag, ard salute
at noon from the Revenue Gutter VigiIant.
Do Monday evening a brilliant .Soiree wa.
held At Masonic Hall in commemorative of the
happy event. IL was got up under the aus
piees Of some Of the officers Of the Artillery
Company and the members attended in their
uniforms. which served greatly to enliven the
scene. The Hall was tastefuIly decorated
with flags and banners. and a full length Dor
trait Of The FATHER OF HIS CouNrRr' held
its appropriate pl,ce at the head of il. The
assembly was the most numerous we have wit
messed here for several years. il was graced
by the presence Of many Of our FAR famed New
port bellies Of whose charms il is altogether
unnecessary for us to say a word in praise
We believe that the occasion afforded much
qualification 10 all who attended which We
hope will prove an inducement to a more fre.
quent repetition Of similar observances.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-02-26

What miIdsr. and the snow besas 10 ths~ mod
sraisIy until the l4ih March. when the wiod
vas Southwest and the weather fsegy. The
snow thswsd rapidly. and spots Of ground we're
bare 10 the plain land. bat The greater part Of
the snow still remained. On the 18th the
westhsr was moderate and so continued till the
10Th. vhen it again became cold with some
rain. The 22d was a fine warm day ;-23d
and oath considerable snow; 25th snow and the
weather cold for the season. The snow gradu.
ally disappeared, without any rain to make a
sudden frsshet. The last Of the ice vent ont
Of Co~ssit Bay the 3oth aud 3lsi March. bot
some Of the snow continued to lay ia drifts by
the fences till the 18th Of April.
The spring came slowly on. and during the
greater part Of il the weather vas cold. with
severe gales Of wind from the West and North.
vest Ny hay was gone by the 18th OF A pril
and out Of 235 sheep lost nearly one half!
In the midst Of the winIer il was frozen from
he main 10 Block Island; and from thence
Souu,drd. out 10 sea, it was reported by the
Inhabitants. that hey could see nothing but ice :
There was more than ihiiry snow storms. he
sides small flights not worth mentioning. The
spring was so backward that in the first week 10
May the woods at a distance appeared to be
dead. The first peach trees we're 10 bloom on
The 9TH of May. apple trees on the 18th