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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

PASSENGERS AT New YoRK.-The number of
passengers which arrived this port from foreign
ports, from the LIST OF January to the LIST of Novem-
Der, 1910, period Of ten months is, as we learn
from the ibor Commissioners, ffly.seven thou.
sand nine hundred and ninety six.
The current of emigration has begun to set in
from January, and great numbers have arrived this
year There are no means OF estimating the amount
OF money brought in By emigrants, from the differ.
ent nations Of Europe but it is believed greatly TO
exceed the amount Of any former year In thou
sands OF cases, the arrangements Tor settlement in
selected places were conducted before the parties
had begun to "pull up stakes" at their old homes
In at least one instance, complete community of
individuals, including the spiritual PASTOR and per-
sons OF all trades, has come among u.s. and is now
quietly settled down upon the peaceful banks of the
beautiful Ohio.
The number Of passengers which has arrived at
this port coastwise, during the period above men
toned. viz ten months. is 923, as we learn from
the same source ~. y. Courier
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
NIainc.

Although the Wings have been ahead in Maine,
from the receip, Of the first returns, shade ofdoubt
has still hung the result, in consequences Of the
close run. The Baltimore American, Of Tuesday,
puts the question at rest The whole State Is heard
FROM, except nine small towns, which only gave at
the September election. 800 votes, and they we're
sbout equally divided between Kent and Fairfield.
About 900 votes have been thrown out Of which
the Harrison ticket has majority of749. This
majority may be increased or diminished some 20
or 30 votes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

lHF ktmAlSs OF A HERo 1t is intended on
the 10th OF the present month, to remove the re-
malhs OF Gen Mercer, of Virginia, Who was NOR.
tally wounded at the battle of Princeton from Christ
Church burial ground to Laurel Hill Cemetery
hs removal has been undertaken by the ST. An
drew's Society, who, at considerable expepse have
procured monument to bs erected on the snot
winch can now be seen at the marble yard OF John
Strnthers. The ceremony will be performed by
cvii and military procession, which will proceed to
the kev Mr.. Barnes Church. where an Grafton
VIII be delivered by William b. Reed Esq. from
whence the remains will be taken to Laurel Hill
and inferred with military honors.
lhl' removal has been made necessary in conse-
4uenoe OF the opening of a street through Christ
Church burial ground, and has been arranged with
the entire consent fthe relations of tho deceased
PhHadstPkia PeaRsy'vauian,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

PAINFUL OccuRREScE.-We understand that
Professor Davis of the University Of Va, was shot
by an unknown hand, with pistol. in front of his
DIV ling, on Thursday night about 6 O'Clock. The
individual who committed the act is said to have
been masked at the time. The ball was received
just below the navel, and ia said TO have passed a.
round the abdomen down to the feshy part Of the
thigh, without entering the cavity. 1t affords .he
numerous friends of Mr.. Davis in this community
infinite pleasure to learn, that the wound is not con.
sidered mortal. As the circumstances connected
with this distressing occurrence will probably un-
derSo judicial Investigation, we forhear 10 speak
more folly OF them for the present, Charlottesville
4dv0cdke
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Delaware.

Shc that was to have been put into Vans breeches
pocket Has she not brayey repslled the insinua.
ton OF her subserviency7 Look what a clean sweep
she has made. Majority for the Harrison electoral
ticket lou8 votes. The State election falling upon
the same day, the Wings carried the Governor,
Member OF Congress, three State Senators jail tina,
were elected) and epery Member Of the House Of
Representatives. What a spectacle The popu-
lar branch of State Legislature withou, a loco 10.
r yoice in IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

THE BecE-ErE BLAcgsaiTH.-The CJevsin.
Herald OF late date says:-Mr. BEAR ha. ~
the Harrison cause good service. He made ~
first speech at the great Convention Of Feby,sa''
22d. since which time he has been constantly a. Il,
itump--has visited several States-addre..sd sa
semblies ranging from 100 to 40 900 persons-sra
averaged 30 speeches. per month. He is y.a
OF strong mind, quick perception, re,entiye meme.
~ fluent tongue and iron constitution. Having
faithfully hammered for the country the pa., seq
son, he proposes to open his shop again II "a
Pickaway, and hammer away for the supnor, af
himself and family. May his industry be riehI, 70.
warded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The New Orleans Picayune statest tina, two rogues
effected their escape from the PenientiaIy at Bat
on Rouge, in the following manner
To prevent the effects of humidity the cells in
the lower story have counter arch of bricks under
The plank aoor. These convicts, with a very fine
saw, made an opening in the floor in the da kest
part of their cells. the joints of which oud deceive
the most experienced eye, particularly a, they al
ways left itle sand ON the floor with the apparent
intention oikeeping their cells clean. BY these open
ings, they could descend in the night. They COM
lnenced by cutting through brick wall, three feet
thick, which separated their cells then through
wall communicating another cell in order to have
space to put the bricks and earth be taken from
their intended excavation. This excavation was
about fourteen feet in length ut depth of four and
half feet. To make this subterraneous cavity,
they first pierced through wall two feet thick
then through the foundations of an outside wall six
and half feet thick making the opening for their
exit IN the great court of the Penitentiary. They
thence descended into the garden by the roof of a
work shed. This labor must have required at least
six months, for the tools found in the excavation
consisted of three small pieces Of iron of which
are old morticing chses. three quarters of aa inch
broad.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

FATAL ACCIDENT AS DR.. Dunbar was return
ing into town, from The north western suburbs in
his carriage on Saturday night the lth inst, abou,
ii clock the horse, which was driven by negro
servant suddenly started, snapped tho shafts, and
immediately dashed oA dragging the diver out by
the rens, who fell with so much violence as to
break hs collar bone, two or three of his ribs ard
dtslocae his neck, from which injuries he expired
N about an hour afterwards The man was a faith.
fol and valuable servant, and whose loss will not
be easily suPped.-Bah. american.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

As to Gen. HARRIsoss appointments and reno
walls from Office, that he will set
ample worthy of his illustrious ofice-ihat he will
lake Mr.. Jeerson's rule, 4" is he honest, is he
pable," and we expect to hear more complaints
from the disappointed applicants, in the ranks Of
his own party, than from worthy and faithful Of
fee holders. now in place. Those who have recev-
ed offices, as the reward Of improper partizan ser
vice, or who have abused their official trust, must
expect to be removed but beyond this We do not
expect him to go.-AicI. Ga=.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

THE NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY QuEsTlos-
The New York American announces forthcon;no
work. from the pen of Mr.. GALLArIs, entitled
" The Right Of the United States 10 the Ne,fk
Eastern Boundary claimed By them" The Amer.
lean states that it notices respectively the Report
OF Messrs. FEATHERsToSHAUeH and MuDeR, and
the article OF MIR. BUTLER IN the Westminster Re.
view which are illustrated by eight maps, the most
important OF those referred to in the discussions Of
the question at issue.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
From the Abingdon Virginan-- October "a.
OUR POST OFFICE

Some few weeks ago, it was .,certained thai mo.
ney had been distracted from the mail on this hne
and probably at the Post Office in this Mace Cir.
cumstances led to suspicion. falling upon one of our
most respectable citizens, Capt John w. Stevens
who had been assistant in the office for several
years. Suspicion having rested upon Cant. Stevens
a trap was fixed, BY which, if guilty. he rnight he
detected. The Postmaster, (Mr. Gibson.N having
discovered that the rubberies were ALWAYS commit.
tod during his absence, withdrew. having iuDat,ed
the secret to an assistant young gentleman, a.
gsinst whose moral integrity not shade of inpu.
tation could be cast, and who had been sear thou
sand miles from here when some of the denreda.
lions were committed So soon as the mail had ar
rived, the Assistant opened one of the bnps and de-
posted therein a package OF letters prepared for
the occasion, several of which contained money
and closed the bag again. Soon after. Cnpt. Ste
vens cams in and was left alone in the office. with
instructions to distribute that bag of le,ters vbst
the other assistants breakfasted On return NO. the
Assistant before referred to, discovered that the
letters we're missing and gave the sheriff Informal
ton Of the fact. The momsn, the mail was closed
tie Sheriff called Captain Stevens into his Office
searched him in the presence OF two magistrates
and found the letters in his coat pocket win The
seals broken, and the money in them He was ex.
amined before Magistrate, and upon the evidence
OF witnesses as above reported and was sent on for
trial TO the {. 5. District Court al Wythe which
sits in April.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The election in the 18th Congressional district Of
Penns, lvanis to Gil the vacancy occasoned by n.
death Of the Hon. w. S. Ramsay, will take place
on the goth instant. Col. Charles Mcclure bns
been nominated ga the Van Buren, candidate The
Wings, we learn from the Harrisburg Intelligencer
have determined to make no nomination Bald.
more american
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

FIRE IN GEoRGETows.-On Wednesday night
the lish instant, fire broke in the row of
buildings near the river in the upper part Of George
town, in which was an extensive Bakery, owned by
Mr.. BRowN, the Warehouse occupied by the Alex
andria Canal Company, &c &c. The combustibe
state OF the buildings caused rapid confagraton,
and the houses destroyed, with their con-
tents. These buildings were, unfortunately almost
in contact with the materials preparing for the
superstIucture Of the Potomac Aqueduct, and the
fire communicated to quantity of valuable timber,
and the frame Of n trusswell under way, which
we're lying piled upon the whalf. Much OF this tim
Der, already Kyanized for use, two hundred barrels
of Ceement, and the worksheds, fell prey to the
flames The principal sufferers are the Alexandria
Canal Company but the actual loss cannot yet be
stated with any accuracy--p probably 81 900 So
600 Mr.. Browns Bake-House was insured. The
fire is supposed by TO have originated from the
Bake-H House, and by others, that it commenced in
the Warehouse next door-Aler Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Georgia.

Returns received from 81 counties, leaving
thirteen yet to come in. The majority for Harrison
and Tyler is above 5000, more than double the
Wing majority Mt the October election. The re-
naming counties are small, and can by
affect the result, although the majority may be
duced q few hundred votes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The ABOLITION TIcKEr.-The Philadelphia In.
quirer thinks it probable that 500 votes we're poed
in Pennsylvania, the Both, for the Abolition lick.
ct In Philadelphia City and County that ticket
received l07 in Dauphin 81, Cumberland 3, Ad
ans |. Lancaster 5, Chester %, Bradford go, Bea.
yer 90 and Sueuuehanna 81
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The Richmond Wing proposes that the Wing
editors OF Virginia shall meet in Washington civ
on the nm OF March next, for the ,wofold purpose
OF concetung some measures which shall place
their corps uPon moro elevated ground than the,
now occupy. by redeeming the brotherhood from
reProaches brought upon them by some who do not
more disgrace the profession than they do the spe
c'es to which they belong, and ofpledging them
selves 10 toe Observance and maintenance with rig
orouS tdelty ofceran principles, believed TO be
consecrs''d by experence the constitution, and The
interests OF The people. For one, we say agreed
Lynch, Fireiaian
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

ELDRIDaE AceUITTEDA-Dr, Eldridge. whose
trial has occupied the attention Of the Court of Cr
minal Sessions for some days, was acquitted on SAT.
urday last and the Jury determined thai the coats
should be paid by the county. The PRINCIPAL diff
Guilty was as we understand, doub. as TO the iden.
uty' he Doctor was remanded to await trial
upon another charge ,--PAila. Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Anoerttslna Memoramoa.

Sale, to-day at the residence of the suosSto.li
about miles from Martinsburg, Of valuable Lano'
and blooded Horses. draught Horses, Cows n's'
&C., by Jacob Van Metre, Sr. Ma
Sale, tomorrow. at Evans Tavern, OF NaiD'''0
Negroes, by Jacob Van Doren, Adm't. Dr.,
Sale. on Saturday next, at Spring MIL o'
sonal Property, by Danl. E. Burns, u. .. -rtIo,.
Sale, on the same day, at Ranson's NM, 2, w.
ses, Carts, Gears, Hogs, &c., by Morris sl"V''''
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

REsUaPriog OF SPEcIg PAYMENTS The Banks
are preparing for resumption, and We shall rejoice
when the act is accomplished The war move
menis in Europe, the increased importatons into
this country, the accfuing interest on American
stocks in Europe, and the consequent demand for
specie, may make the resumption more difficult
than was expected Since June last, the exports
of specie to Europe have been about 81, 0OO,00b
and probably as much more viii be wanted to pas
the interest falling due abroad on American stocks.
Std We hope the resumption will take place. Bu-
siness men. and ALL should lend their efforts TO ia
ciitste the process. According the law OF Penn
syyania, the United States and other Banks Of that
State must resume in January next or be driven into
liquidation. Ifihe q. S Bank resumes, most Of
the banks Of the Union will follow her example,
The insolvents will 90 down.--Wadls0Rt0R.
The REsuMpTIoN The New York Express Of
Saturday. 2 O'Clock, p. NJ. says -" The Boston
ca ptslsls and banks have been called by the To-
cal Banks in the city Of Philaiel phia, for loan of
two ahd half millions of dollars in Post Notes,
{ having twelve and eighteen months to run and
/ bearing an interest of6 per cent. This loan they
/ have accepted, and have invited the New York
Banks participate in the loar to the extent Of a
million OF dollars. The loan is be made in Phil
adephia Funds. and the Post Notes to be made
/ payable in New York. The Banks here have read
i lily agreed to take their part. The Bank OF Com
neIce has taken mote. viz, $3.50 000-the Mer-
chants and Mechanics 800, 900 each,-the PbG-
nix, State, and City all unite, that the will
be made up without the slightest Inconvenience as
he New York Banks have full Il million of dollars
in balances ,ing dead in Phlladelphia, on which
they have mol for long lime received any interest;
and the Boston Banks have, doubt, quite large
! a sum lying dead The arrangement is most desi-
rabe for all parties"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Pennsylvania.

In another column will be found The full returns
OF the election in Pennsylvania. They are copied
from the official returns in Harrisburg. Tho exact
Harrison majority is 313. There wa. some an.
PIehensIon that the number Of scratched tickets
might have defeated some one, two or more of the
Harrison electors, but upon examination it appears
that there are not 20 votes between the highest and
lowest the Wing ticket.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

lExAs.-lhe expense for supporting the Texan
Navy, with its present number of vessels, is e.tima.
ted at S57 879 so There are eleven papers npb.
lished in Texas, and all, with the exception Of the
Austin City Gazette, warmly advocating n,
necessity Of Immediately sending the NAVY 10 ,es
with fighting orders. They hold that nothing bu,
decisive and direct belicose operations will bring
Mexico to acknowledge the Independence o, the
young Repubc.-Phn Gae.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Michigan.

The Loco Foeos have been shockingly bit in
Michigan. She has dashed all their hopes by CIV
ing Old Tip majority of about 1900 votes, and
electng a thorough Wing Legislature. This dis
poses Of Mr.. Senator Noryell and secures 8 sound
Wing 10 his stead.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The National iutelIigencer OF the 18th inst. SAYS:
The Legislature Of Alabama convened at Tusca-
loosa on the Cd instant. The Senate wa. organi-
zed by the election of Mr.. CoTTRkLL as President,
and PLEASANT Hit, Esq, Secretary, both Loco
focos, wi,hou. opposition. In the House SAMUEL
Waller, Locofoco, elected Speaker, over ELI
sHA YouEG, Wing. The vote stood for Walker 40,
for Young Al The Locolocos elected all their off,
cers by the same majority. There were six Wings
and two Locos absent. When the House is full,
parties stand 81 Locos and az Wings. Last year
there were &C Locos and 81 Wings
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

ANTI BAsK.-The Michigan State Bank falsd
some time since, andshe Van Buren, men cxnre,ss,
their holy horror at the stupendous Wing BanL
fraud. The effects Of the Bank have been ,aLs.
into Chancery, and il now appears that Gov. M.
son, his father, the U. S Senators, Marshal Af,o,
ney, &c. the pure Van Buren, Democracy Of Mich.
gan owe the Bank t,co hundred and tsoentv ho,.
sand ssgen hundred and fifty eight dollars, -
Pretty fair, this.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Mississippi.

Eysnin Mississippi the Wing prospects are bright.
More than half the State is heard from. viz %
counties, and they give Harrison $3.50 majority
being gain since 1899, of 2274
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE
PRESIDENT

Tho following extract from tho an endments of
tie Constitution of the United States shows the
mode OF procedure in the election OF President:
The electors shall meet in their respective states
and vote by ballot for President ana Vice President
one OF whoN at least shall not be an thabitant of
the same State with themselves they shall name
IN then ballots the person voted for as President
ana IN distinct ballots the person voted for as Wee
President; and they shall make distinct lists of all
persons voted for as President and for all persons
voted for as Vice President, and of tho number of
votes for each, which list they shall sign and cert
~, and transmit sealed to the seat of the govern
ment of the United States directed TO the President
OF the Senate the President of the Senate shall
In the presence Of the Senate and House of Repre-.
.entaiiyes, open all the certificates, and the votes
shall then be counted-the person having tho great
est number OF votes for President shall be Pres
dent IT such number shall be a majority of the
whole number Of electors appointed ; and il no per.
son have such majority, then from the persons hav.
ing the highest number, not exceeding three on the
list OF those voted for President, the House of
Representatives shall choose immediately by bal
lot, the President Bot in choosing the President,
The votes shall be taken by States, the representa-.
uon ttom each State having one vote; a quorum
Tor this purpose shall consist of member or mem.
bers from two-thids the States, and the majority
ct all the States will be entitled TO a choice And IL
the House OF Representatives shall not choose Pre-
sldeni when the ght OF choice shall devolve upon
them, then thr Wee President shall act as Pres.
dent, os in the case ot the death or other ccnsiitu
tional disability of the President
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Alabama

Seems determined to get into the Wing line with
her neighbors, il her FIST gun is symptom of wha,
is TO come. Mobile county, the head quarters and
stronghold oil locofocosm until the August election,
when the Wings succeeded BY 90, has now given
In and TYLER 4SQ majority
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Illinois

Gives tho highest promise of an unex pected Wing
victory. Tho majority for tho Harrison ticket in
90 counties is 2l45, showing Wing gain on the
August election. of 1923. 1.-THE Wing. do no more
than hold their in the remaining counties, Har.
rison has he State bya handsome majority
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The Wheeling Gazette states, that the rogues
who have been committing burglaries in that place
tor about a month past have at length been taken
up. The first of the party detected was shoema
ker named Scott. In his house considerable
quantity OF stolen properly found, some of
which has since been claimed. A complete sppa-
ratus for manufacturing counterfeit coin, and
considerable quantity Of the money were also dis
covered
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
III A n II TE d,

On The 9th instant, by the Rev. Charles Mafun'
Nh. JACOB SHArFER TO Miss ELIZABETH SNOW
DEAL, all of this town.
On Thursday last, by the Rev. c. Starzman a,,
BESJAMls +. HOLMAN to Miss MARY ClRoliS'
FOSTER, all of Williumsporf, Md.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The Philadelphia Inquirer has an estimate that
as large amount $500 900 was lost in that ci.
ty and New York, by the reprehensbe practice Of
betting on elections
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
louisiana.

Majority for Harrison, in Is parishes, 2,24s, be-
ing small Harrison gain upon the July election
The Wings calculate that the majority will reach
z GOO
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

Inc Mint Of the United States is said to be en-
gagged IN coming new dollar. 1t is of oualler d.
men'ion' 'han the Spanish dollar, and is altogether
bettcr executed,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

4 Wing banner in one Of the Western process
sions had the letters
X. X. X. X. X.
Undertook candidate kant komo il kwite.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19

The Charleston Mercury, stiff Van Buren, 20.
per, in noticing the Georgia eleriion says: When
gets fairly under way downhill, increase Of ye
locity is very natural"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
Relfgfous A0ttce.

Episcopal services will be held in the Lutnei'"
Chmch on Sunday next, a, / O'Clock
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-19
North Carolina

Voted on the 18th inst. We have u few returns
showing decided Harrison gain. All agree, that
the Wings have carried the State. The majority
we think cannot fall short of ~ 900.