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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
NUMBER 40.

the public domain is the property of all
the SfateS-and that il would be unfair,
unjust, and a violation Of the public faith,
to give il away, or to cede il 10 the States
in which II lies. Hence, we have been
always opposed to all the movements Of
the new States directed TO the acquisition
oithe public lands-movements which dis
played an avaricious and grasping dispo-
sl,ion, and an u~nfriendly feeling towards
the other aud older States. Hence, too,
we have always been opposed to Mr.. Ben.
tons projects, and are now opposed 10
Mr.. Calhoun's scbemc-which in the lam
guage ola Western Senator, was well
characterized, as the " highest bid ever
yet offered for the votes Of the new
States" We 80 for the rights and in.e-
rests OF the "good old thirteen" and we
trust the old thirteen will stand by each
other, in this matter, and defend and pre-.
serve their rights.-Aier. G0r.
TnE NoMINArioNs.--A VOICE FROM
KrNrucKy.-The Maysville Eagle, of
December l3, 1880, says : I" The repre-
scntatives ofthe Wing party Of the Union
have solemnly decided, as their opinion,
that Gen. HARRisoN is the most available
candidate We, therefore, unhosiiatingly
take down tho banner of tins GREAT
WESTERN" and hoist that Of the "HERo
OF TIprECANoE."
1t is truly gratifying TO observe the spi-
rt Of unanimity and cordially that pre-
walls throughout the great opposition par
ty Of the Union, in reference, especially,
10 the late nominations. 1t is gratifying
lit is c~heering-as shelving the fixed
ness OF purpose on their part, TO carry out
the REFORMS, which have been so long de-
sired and have become SO necessary, in
the administration Of the national govern.
ment. This prompiitude and cordially
Of response 10 the nominations, IL a pledge
that the Pcoplc-long sufiering-iave at
length made up their minds that the augc-
an stables shall be cleansed, and work Of
reform accomplished.
The following is from the Richmond
Wing. II is full Of encouragement, as
bearing out the foregoing conclusions
The signs inspire greater confidence in
the Wings ofihis section, than Wing hearts
have known for many years. II is eyi.
dent, the People arc rising, ond coming
TO the rescue--Thcy arc wcaried Of the
wrctchcd imbeciliiy, the prodigality and
corruption Of the present rulers-They
are shocked and alarmed by the monstrous
effort now making by the Federal Exec
u.ive 10 obtain the nscendency in the Ma
tional Legislature, by DISTINGUISHING one
Of the Sovereign members Of the confcde-
racy. There is union, perfect and COM
plcte, pervading every branch Of the great
Opposition Party Of the Countrywide
Wings now move in solid and unbroken
column. Every effort Of every member,
directed to a common end, will tell to-
wards the attainment Of tho grand result.
This union will beget zeal and inspire
confidence and the faction IN possession
Of the Government, will be Frustrated by
an abused and indignant People.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
The fredericksburg Arena, Of the 10th

The Fredericksburg Arena, OF the 10th
insi., says: The State Of Massachusetts,
We have been accustomed to regard as
the land Of steady habits, Of sobriety, and
morality. The Legislature passed a law,
prohibiting the sale Of ardent spirits, in
quantities less than Is gallons. Public
opinion did not sustain the measure and
a political revolution was very near being
effected ut the polls in consequence oil il.
The State Of Mississippi, which bears
a reputation-but we forbear my thing
Invidious-,he State OF Mississippi passed
a similar law, prohibiting the sale in guam
titles less Than one gallon. Public opin-
ion has sustained the act, and il is car
ricd into effect. The Raymond Times
has the following paragraph:
The LIQUOR LAw.-We understand
that a conviction under the gallon law
look place on Wednesday last, and the
offender is now suffering imprisonment in
the county Jail. We are not acquainted
with the particulars Of the case, being so
much better occupied as 10 be prevented
from attending at the Court House.
To the credit Of this country, we can
state that the gallon law is very popular.
There is a strong disposition to see it en-
forced-and, us to the State at large, we
believe there is so healthy a public sen.
timent upon the subject, that any attempt
to repeal the law at the ensuing session
Of the Legislature will utterly fail.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

The Pubic LANDS will now be an i'm
portant subject Of discussion and exam.
nation /. is a matter Of great interest
to all the States, and especially to yir.
ginia, where it has already been taken
uP-the public attention being directed
to il by Governor Campbell in his Anuu-
al Messages for two years past. Our po.
sltlon is a plain one. We contend that
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

THE TEN CONFERENCE.-The De-
dialogue has been thus tersely and quaint
~ rendered into rhyme, and would, in
this shape, be a good exercise for the me-
mories Of young children.
T.. ] am the Lord Thy God-servs only me;
ii. Before no idols bow the impious knee;
III. Use not my name in triaes, nor Ia jest;
Nv. Dare not profane my sacred day Of rests
v. Ever 10 parents due obedience pay;
vi. Thg fellow creature, man, thou shalt noe
slsy;
VII. IN no adul'trous bear q part;
VIII. From stealing keep with care thy hand and
heart;
TX. All false reports against thy ~neighbor hate;
X. And meier indulge a wish for his estate,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
Dall ann gUfnter GOODS,

~uch are now opened and ready for saIe-embra-
-; u every variety of articles that may be called for
NJ .uIs section Of country-allo of which he is deter
uaea to sell on the most accommodating terms.
nIaasued that his stock and prices cannot fail TO
I,oass, he invites his former patrons, friends, and
, ~. public generally, to call and examine for them
o P. II. CO0KUS.
October "a, Is3s.-,f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

CRIME IN Nrw YoRK.--During tho
last year, two persons were convicted in
New York, Of murder, and four Of man
slaughter. The whole number q persons
disposed Of, in the Courts Of Oyer and
Terminer, special and general sessions,
was le43 Q only were sentenced to
death.-BaI. Par
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

The Louisville Journal twits us about
hemp; we do not profess 10 understand
the snbject.-P ennsyfpania Dsmocrai.
Never min'-youll get the hang Of IL
one Of these days.-Lou. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

CANDID manner-Since II shows that the
preliminary survey was intended to for
ward a preconceived purpose, rather than
TO acquire authentic information touching
the real point at issue. A war on ac-
count of a disagreement such as this. is
certainly much to be deprecated. Yet
a principle of right and of honor, may be
embodied in a small matter as well as in
a great one. In point of fact, however.
the Importance of this territory TO Eng
land, is not to be estimated by its valae
as so much land. It's position between
her Canadian colonies and the Provinces
ofNew Brunswick and Nova Scotia, gives
il a much higher value as atfording the
means of communication between those
districts, and connecting the former with
the port of Halifax-which is far more
convenient for all purposes than that Of
Quebec. To obtain possession Of the
lands in question, is, therefore, an object
OF much solicitude to Great Britain. But
10 attain this, an amicable and fair nego-
tiation would be much more proper than
an attempt to sustain an unfounded claim
by force. To grant what is acknowled-
ged TO be our own, for a fair considera-
ton, in a friendly way, is one thing TO
be summoned to surrender il under threats
of violence, and to yield TO forcible exior-
ton, is another-and very different.
The Philadelphia National Gazette, of
the 2lst inst, says -
An express from the Governor Gen.
eral of Canada, with dispatches for the
British Minister, at Washington, arrived
in this city last night, in the very short
time of FIVE days from Toronto, u. c.,
and proceeded to Washington, in the Rail
Road line, at 8 o'clock this morning"
We find the following paragraph IN the
Augusta Age Of Tuesday -
ave understand that Gov. FAIRFIELD
has received, in reply to his letter to the
President Of the 23d ult., a letter from
Mr.. FoRsYTH, Secretary of Stately
which it appears, that prior to me recep-
ton of the Governors letter, the Presi-
dent had received information, from ano-
ther quarter, Of the late movement Of the
British troops upon the disputed territory,
and had Immediately made it the subject
Of representations TO the British Minister,
at Washington, who is nov in correspon-
dence with the Colonial authorities, upon
the subject. A further reply is soon ex.
pected by the Governor"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
NEW STORE.

Az Hedgesville, Berkeley County, Va.
WE subscriber, having re-coh1menced the mer-
camille bushes in his new house, adjoining
r' laVern, and fronting Mt. Zion Church, has just
burned from the Eastern markets with an entire
y new and gnlendid as.rr,pant Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

VlRGlNlA:-In the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Cbanceiy for Berkeley County: December
Rules, 1889,
Abraham L. Vanmetre, puf.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
Isaac S. Lauck and Joseph Withrow, df
IN CHANCERY.
December 5, la39.-2m

VlRGlNIA:-In the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Berkeley Countys December
Rules, 1889.
Phebe Jane Helferstay and Susan Helferstay, by
John Helferstay. their father and next friend,
and the said John Helferstay, in his own right,
I'm.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
VOLUME 40.

VIRGINIA: tia the Circuit Superior Coutt OF Law
and Chancery for Berkeley County; December
Rules, 1889.
Jacob seibert and Ann Maria his wife, and Jacob
Snyder and Margaret his wife. PITTS.
against
Jonathan Marquart, John Snyder and Catharine
his wife. late Caiharine Marquart George Sby-
der, and William ShIyer Tor Srawier) and Ger
trude his wife, children OF Elizabeth Snyder, late
Elizabeth Marquart, deed; Abraham Soarse and
Eliza his wife, and Nelson Chew, children of
Joshua and Mary Chew, late Mary Marquari,
decd; Thomas Prater and Susan his wife, late
Susan Ambrouse; Nelson Ambrouse, Nicholas
Ambrouse, and Henry Ambrouse, children Of
Daniel Ambrouse and Sophia his wife, late So
mia Marquart, decd: the said Jonathan, Catha-
rine, Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia, with the said
Ann Maria and Margaret, being children and
heirs of Nicholas Marquart, deed, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
TIME defendants, except Nicholas Ambrouse
and Henry AmbrDuse, not having entered
their appearance and given security, according to
the act Of Assembly and the rules Of this Court, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are
out Of this Commonwealth it is ordered, that the
said defendants do enter their appearance to this
suit, on the first day of the next term, and answer
the bill of the plaintiffs and that a copy Of this or
der be forthwith published in any newspaper with
in this County, and continued for two months sue
.cessively, and another copy thereof posted at the
Gront door of the Court. House of the said County.
A Copy.-Teste,
JOHN ~STROTHER, C.
n.-z--to~ < 1910 -On,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

V~RGlNlA:-In the Circuit Superior Court of Law
amd Chancery for Berkeley County: December
Rules, 1899.
Lucy Am Keesacker, an infant, suing by her next
friend and present guardian, Henry J. Seibert,
Milf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
IN CHANCERY.

VlRGlNlA.-ln the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
aud Chaneery for Berkeley County: December
Rules, 1889.
Joseph Taylor and Robert Taylor, late merchants
and partners, under the style and frm of Joseph
Taylor g. Son, pitts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

Henry ]. Seibert, Admir-, with the will annexed, OF
Adam Tabler, decd; and Julia Ann Tabler, Phe-
be Barnes, Frederick Claycomb and Catherine
his wife, Phebe Paul, Robert + aul, Christian Ia
bier, Adam Tabler, William Tabler, and William
F. Tabler and Mary his wife, late Mary Tabler,
m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
against

Isaac S. Lauck, Tiilotson Fryatt, Jacob Myers,
Admir-, with the will annexed, Of Saml Roberts,
decd; Josiah Roberts, John Roberts, Samuel
Roberts, Eliza Roberts, Joseph Roberts, Abra-
ham Yanmetre, and Naomi Yanmetre, dts.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26
Correspondence Of the HERALD


II has been quite dull for week past among the
fashionabes, from there being no parties; and MANY
OF the pretty strangers have been getting very i'm
patient Tor the next Assembly ball, which takes
place en thursday next, and the approaching mar
riage OF Mr.. Bodisco, whieh is now more the talk
than ever.
His Exsellency is to be married on Wednesday
evening next, the 10Th instant 1t is so asserted in
the metropolis-so agreed upon by the parties con-
cerned-so given out by the bridesmaids-and so
believed by every body. 1t has been postponed
from time to time, from the arrival of the pack
cts. The imperial permit arrived on Friday last
II brought by the Erie 1t came, it is said, in
gold box, surmounted with diaraonds having the
imperial signature, and conveying the Emperor's
congratulations to his faithful minister, on his ap-
prOac hing happiness.
The British Queen brought the remainder Of the
bridal parapharnalia. The brides dress is to be
white velvet and diamonds-the rousseau alone
cost four thousand dollars. There are to be eight
young ladies for her attendants all just coming out.
The generous groom is ia distribute to each dia-
mond fesronieie. The white japonicas In the
green houses are all engaged. One hundred en-
broidcred pocket handkerchiefs is another item
among many pretty things
The marriage is to be private in degree TO be
succeeded by splendid dplomatique dinner and
number of brilliant fetes His Exceencys atten-
aants on the occasion are to be Baron Mareschai
w Nordn the Swedish Minister, and several others
Oh the same grade.
hear of several fair arrivals lately from New
YORK and Albany Prince John is still in the city,
put not the lion he was in London-no German
Irinces here to compete with He is said to be
little indisposed, since the marriage of Queen Vic
toria. 1t requires a very great to be lion
among men in Washington.
very select and elegant mpmentary dinner
was given some evenings since, at Gadsby's Hotel,
to the Hon. John P. Kennedy late member of Con-
gress, author of Swallow Barn." {" Horse Shoe
ROBINSON" &c. The company consisted of thirty
of the most distinguished men in Congress Mr..
Clay, Mr. Webster, Mr.. Southland, among
the number. The lterati Of the country toast
ed, and the whole affair went Of in brilliant
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

From the commencement Of his career in this
country, Wood was himself, pattern Of industry
and perseverance; and brought all his family up to
the pursuit Of similar habits. Prom the earliest
recoectons that the residents Of PHILADELPHIA have
Of this unfortunate family the father was seen to
the daughter worked, the three boys were made TO
work, as they grew up, aud the whole Of them were
remarkable for their industry. integrity, sobriety,
strictly moral department, and unobtrusiyc beha-
vior Time rolled on, and brought no change in
their conduct; Me- Wood, in the day time was to
the market, IN Chestnut street, and elsew here:
wherever there a crowd, a collection Of citi.
zens, Wood 60 be seen IN their midst toll
ing to sell the products OF his wife aud dau ghters
industry; crying Cakes Cakes nice new cakes
two for sixpence five for shilling: fine cakes buy
buy, buy who buy1 capital cakesr
In this way, by his own exCriions out Of doors and
those Of his wife and family within doors, combined
with the strictest economy all round he was enabled
to bring his family up in respectable and comfort
able manner He was the very soul Of integrity So
briefly and industry himself; never heard to ut
ter oath proianc word; was punctual in all
his dealings, and relgiously kept all his promises
Anxious at this early period for ais daug future
welfare, he sent her to two three Of the most re-
spectacle scminaries 10 be found in Philadelphia
Amongst others whom she had for her tcac hers we
may mention the Rev Mr. Inges, and the Rev. Mr.
Ashton under whose tuition, she became highly ac-
complish shed in English literature Of her let
tiers will clearly prove.
About six or seven years since, Mr.. Wood having
continued prosper in business, ventured to take
the store No \, in the Arcade, in Chestnut street
where he still carried the confectionery business
lie also added to this the next store, No. Ga small
front roo) which he furnished for persons to sit in
and take coffee, ice cream, &c. And here we must
digress, to state Circumstance upon which much
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

SIXTY bales Of long staple cot
ton, two or three hundred bushels Of peas and the
cotton house on the plantation of Mrs. McNish,
near Bethel Glynn Co, Georgia, have recently been
destroyed by fire. The fire was caused by the
careless Of negro who was smoking pipe in the
cotton house
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26
Correspondence Of the HERALD


The legislative history of this day Of our Lord,
one thou sand eight hundred and forty, may be
prised in two lines. The Senate has been in a scuf-
he all day, about the great southern railroad and
the House about your registry law.
The bill providing for the construction OF the road
by the state, was knocked in the head yesterday.
Gene raj Root and Mr.. ID. S. Dickinson undertook
its citation today, but they might well have
tried to breathe the breath Of life into the last
Egyptian mummy manufactured in Yankee land
The project was introduced into the Senate by way
Of doing something TO appease the people in the
eastern section, and without the least expectation
intention Of carrying il through.
After the original proposition was killed, Mr.. III.
A. Livingston offered substitute for the whole bill,
providing for loanng the company t,co dollars for
every dollar expended by them on the road This
will pass the Senate, and probably be defeated in the
House. This is intended sop to the friends Of the
road, for the purpose Of conc iatng their support
Of the bill for the canal enlargement. considera-
BILE portion Of the wings in the legislature de-
termined TO curai the influence Of the Wall street
clique, Of which Mr.. Ruggles is the organ and
spokesman.
The registry bill is to become law with all con-
venient dispatch. Your city delegation in the As
sembly have accelerated its passage by their indg-
nant and reckless opposition.
A delegation came up this morning to persuade
Mr.. Lasak to resign. He shakes his finger at the
whole party, and swears he VIII take s"ch aooarie
as he deems expedient and proper
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

PAcKErs FOR EURoPE.-Therc will be no packets
till Saturday, and then the splendid ship Oxford,
Captain Rathbone, viii sail for Liverpool The
Roscius Captain Collins is not yet discharged, and
cannot there fore sail for a week fortnight. The
Baltimore, Captain Funck will be the first packet
ship for Havre and she goes on the lst proximo.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

AJ- TnE BKrrisH QUEEN is, we understand
filing up very rapidly with passengers The Queen
is now in superb order-and feels as fine as her
royal namcsake across the water-and that, we
suspect, is well enough, considering the natural
capacities of Prince Albert.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

FATAL AFTAIR.-The big elephant and the huge
rhinoceros had regular rough and tumble fight,
at the geological Institute, at the Bowery en- Tues
day night. Before the keepers could part the com
batants, the rhnoecros bit the dust. lie a
fine animal, and valued at $4,000.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

REsIaNArIoS OF DAVID GRAHAM.-A correspon-
dent states that David Graham has resigned the wing
nomination Of Mayor of New York We pause 'or
further infor aation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

Rum VERSUS BRAISs.-A Mr.. Jones was recently
killed in Texas,by Cooper,a soldier. His brains wer,
beaten out with a rum Jug.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

o. The Tabernacle, last night, was crowded
with beautiful women, TO hear the success of the
gospel in Greece and other places. Picty is at
premium at present.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

ACCIDENT rHE BUNKER HILL.-This steamer
left this city on Tuesday afternoon last, at four
o'clock, during the storm, crowded with passen-
gers, for New Haven. When one hour more out,
sqna struck her, split her amidships, and filed
her with water to the depth Of one foot over the
cabin floors To keep her from sinking, she was
run ashore, and her passengers returned TO the city
the same night She passed two sloops capszed.
The Michigan, for Providence, did not leave, and
many Of her passengers started in the Bunker Hill
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

CUrrINe DowN.-Wash Coster's FURNITURE, at
his cottage orn6e, is to be sold today.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26
No,,ce tn the NeM-York PILOTS.

No steam ship expected here ill the Great western re-
turns about the LIST Of May Our from Europe wi
in that interval brought by packet ships Now
we hereby give notice all Pilots, that they WI" ohs Us
later foreign news advance OF all the all street
shall not forget them the day after. sharps the word
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

Mons CHAReEs.-The locofocos have now dis
covered that General Harrison is a lunatic. What
next
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

o. THr SECRETARY or WAN is very busy try
ing to re-organize the militia Suppose he re-orga-
nize the boodhounds in Florida first. They have
not done much worrying Of late.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

NrstcAL Misunderstanding, a musician. con-
nected with the Southern and Western Theatres.
was recently shot through the heart, in Hopkins
vile, Ky. by Barclay, an English vocalist. Cuvil-
lier had been intimate with Barclays wife ami IL
cost the latter too much money for paper, for Mrs
H. 10 write letters to Cuvillicr.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

OJ- What is the reason that the bread is not bet
ter and larger, now that -four is so low
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

CLosED AoAIN.---The Red River Raft, neal
Shreveport Six OF seven steamers are detained in
consequence.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

Tar QUEEN VIcroRi. BRiDAL FErE.-Today
this splendid fste comes of at Niblo's Gardens
The OK has been roasted with gas, and the widows
are to be fed with the slices. Mr. vsrian and many
of the locofocos, viii be present-besides a few
Brumagen or Canadian radicals TO hiss About 800
widows orphans, and other souls, to be RECALLED
80 far goodall the rest is leather and prunella
in other words, good deal Of humbug
An attempt made to create row at Niblo's
last night. by Of violent plscsrds, and all the
city marshals and police officers were present
peace preserved and no disconnected saws eir
otts made his appearances