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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

Gen. jackson and Mr. Grundy are travelling in
company through Tennessee. As often as Gruudy
addresses the people the old General sits upon the
stage by his side. and whenever the former, in the
course of his remarks, makes a violent charge P
gainst Old TPpecanoe or the Wing party, the old
Roman gives nod, by way of continuation
In one instance, however, few days ago, the ar
rangement turned rather awkwardy. Mr. Grundy
the close of very long, and particularly dull
speech, exclaimed very vehemently- Is Mr.. Van
Buren, the little selfish, crook ed minded, politician
that the Wings represent hint" Just at that mo-
ment, Old Hickory, in a very profound dose, nod
ded most emphstcally. The shout of the Wing
like thunder peal, and poor Grundy was toe
much discounted to add another word Louis
rifle Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

TIE CATHOLIC CHURcH.-A special meeting OF
the Common Council was convened last evening,
for the purpose of considering The claims of Roman
Catholics 10 portion of the school fund The me-
mortal of the petitioners read, and after that
the remonstrances of the Trustees of Common
Schools, and OF certain religious denominations -
The Right Reverend Bishop Hughes then opened
the case of the Catholics, setting forth the nature
of their complaints and grievances and urging the
necessity Of ample and immediate redress lie
was replied to by Mr.. Theodore Sedgwick, r., and
Mr.. Hiram Ketchum, who gave a succinct history
of the school system, and of the efforts that had
been made 10 exclude sectaiianism from the public
instructions Bishop Hughes rcjoned, wien the
body adjourned 10 meet ain this afternoon at four
o'clock.-N. y Post.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

the returns were all in, but one from very anal
precinct, informed us that the majority for Harrison
in the county, wa. about so. In 1886, Van had "a
HARDY.
IF Berkeley could knock under. 1t would be to
brave little Hardy. She hssgiven Harrison ma
jority Of $40. In 1886 the Wings had i49.
LOUDOUN.
This steady and stern old county has giver Sar-
rison 888 majority. In 1886 he had 63I.
SHENANDOAH.
The right wing Of the Tenth Legion has psf her
shoulder to the wheel to sustain Van Buren,, and
ha. given him majority Of 1Ii2, gain of about
400 on 1886.
AUGUSTA
Has not met our expectations, and we hope the
returns are not full. The Harrison majority us
sent from Winchester is $50. In 1896 il was
$40.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
Wing maj.

The above, when all things considered, ia
glorious result TO the Wings. The usual Wing
majority in this county has been from rs to 100,
although sometimes it fell as low SO. At the
last Spring election, however, it swelled to
rage majority of SO. This so alarmed and morti-
fed our opponents, thus to their so rapid
ly on the decline, that ;tey Immediately went to
work and made by means Of temporary deeds, 335
new voters, to operate on the Presidential election
With this force, they threatened not only to
annihilate the Wing majority of the county, but to
overwhem US with defeat this fall How far they
have made good their promise, and how far their
unusual efforts have been crowned with success,
the above result will show. The Wings of this
county, unless we mistake their spirit, never will
permit themselves to be defeated by trick and stra
tagem.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

Curious Law Casa case was tried recent.
ly at New Orleans, as we learn from the American,
involving the question of the ownership ofsix geese
So contradictory the evidence, that the venera-
bic judge, in order to settle the question, ordered
the geese to be turned into the street, and appoin-
ted two officers the Court to watch their motions
If the geese went to the house of the plaintiff he was
to be considered the owner; if to the defendant
then the case to be decided in the defendants
favor. The geese, being let out, made their way
TO neighboring mud-pudde where they RECALLED
themselves all day, and the last intelligence was
that thes had not reached the domice of either
party.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

Up to the time of our paper going TO press. VIC
have only returns from Washington and AIlegha.
ny counties, Baltimore and Annapolis cities. and
two districts Of Baltimore county. In Washington
county, the Harrison majority is 2o6; in AlIegha
ny, it 10 more than at the October election; in
Annapolis. about 20 more. tn Baltimore city, the
Van Buren, majority is reduced to 81. These re.
turns present a Harrison gain, since October, of
about $50.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

imore American Of the Sd inst says: " About six
O'Clock yesterday evening, Mr.. +. J. CANNON, a
very respectable living in Aisquith street was
passing along East Baltimore street on horseback,
when he was against by one horse buggy wa
gon, which passed directly on Mr. CANNoN inn
mediatey after fell senseess and it was found thai
one of ;he shafts ofthe wagon had entered his leg
and penetrated his body in perpendicular position
more than eighteen inches. The broken shaft was
drawn out, and medical assistance rendered From
he Circumstance of there being very lutte loss of
blood, it is hoped that the accident sill not p, owe
fatal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
A BUkG STARTER!
OLD BERKELEY HAS COVERED
HERSELF WITH GLORYty
ere are the returns:
Maj. for Harrison, 90

Maj. for Harrison, 227
Tho Harrison gain is o. upon the estimate of the
Richmond Convention. lO7 upon the last Presi-
dental Election, 1 IS upon the last Congressional
Election, and about 100 upon the Delegate Elec.
ton Of last Spring.
The Wings Of Berkeley have done their duty,
and deserve the thanks Of the country and Of each
other. Our majority somewhat reduced by a
number of Wings having freeholds in both countless
going into the border precincts inJeerson to vote
JEFFERSON.
We give below the following account from the
Free Press, which shows that while the Wings
have added $50 to their vote of last spring, the
Locofocos have added 237, thus reducing the Wing
majority to rs.
From The Virginia Free Press Extra.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
The following is the result of the Election in this
County for President and Vice President of the L.
States,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

O.. X.

Messrs. Editors-The following o, X dialogue
is said to have occurred in the White House. after
the news from Maine had been received
Matty-Oh Kendall,
how
Orfully Killing
is
Our Rendition.
kendall-Oh King,
0w kursediy
On kumfurtable
OIL Katastrophes
Both-Our Kash
and
Our kareciers
Ow to Keep,
Our next consideration.
Matty.-Oh Kendall?
kendall.-Oh King!
Matty.-Our next kourse
is for
Old Kiuderhool.
Kendall.-O Oh KEo,
ODpossible Knot so.
Matty yes. its kno 60,
aud
Oil for noneht YOU Kno.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
OIL for nonght you Kno.

PorULAR VorE of MAINE.-fhe Governor and
Council of Maine have counted and declared the
vote of Maine for members Of Congress, given at
the time of the late Governors election. The whole
number of Wing votes given in the State including
80 scattering, was as 357 the whole number OF
Van Buren, votes, including 1913 scattering, is As
lie, making Wing majority of 247 and a nett
Wing gain of 6734 votes compared with the cleo
lion of 1889 proving that the Wings in September
had the popular vote of Maine, and corroboratng
the fact that Edwa ID Kent received the majority OF
votes cast for Governor on the oath Of September
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
!. Fraud, Corruption and Violence. "-GLoBE.


Amos Kendsfl, in the Globe. continues TO charge
fraud and corruption in the elections, which have
taken place In Kentucky, Indiana, Vermont, Maine,
Delaware, Ohio, &c, and TO threaten civil war and
bloodshed, sooner than the People, l. e. the office
holders, will submit to defeat effected by such
means. He addcces petty circumstances,
which he affects consider proof conclusive -
but which, il true as stated would wholly fail to
establish the charge. But his great ana chief argu-
ment is that the astonishing increase in the Wing
be explained without reference TO fraud
force and corfuptioni The 10000 Wings IN
Pennsylvania the 10000. in Ohio. the 100000 in
Indiana. the 100000 in Kentucky, the 80, 900 IN
Maine, the 1000 in vernont-haye all been in
fuenced by base and sordid consideraions-bs
been bribea or buIlied into opposition to Martin
Van Buren, Such charge, imputing corruption
to such mass Of the free people Of this country,
could emanats from other than one, who was
himself thoroughly depfaved-morally Putrid from
the crown Of his head the soles Of bis feet. The
calumny so Ear from affecting the reputation of the
people of those great Commonwealths will rebound
to their everlasting honor. As the exclusion from
general pardon Of Hancock and Adams, by George
ILL.,, enhanced the glory Of those Patriots, so will
the detfsctlon Of Kendall, magnify the fame OF the
people Of these States. Their descendants will re-
member, with just pride, that their fathers we're
DETAINED by the greatest proagste of his time, and
that will be ample evidence always, that they came
from patriot sres.-Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

We have noticed, with some feelings of indigna-
ton, in the prominent Administration journals, for
a few weeks past, the most general and sweeping
charges of fraud and corruption against the peo-
pie of oar county. Wherever the popular sen,i-
ment has been expressed against Power, there the
charge of infamy has been directed. Now, con-
corning this kind Of Wholesale SANDER, we enter our
protest. The people of this country are not Tor
indeed, any considerable portion Of them periured
villains. Individual exceptions may be found. But
as mass, the people are politically honest and
pure. To say, then, that in wha ever city or State
the people may choose to vote against Power, in
that city or State there ha. been corruption and
fraud is to insult and vify the whole country
What true hearted American is there who will mol
resent the slanderl 1t is proclaimng to the world
at once, that not fit for free governmen ut,
and that have become already so debased ns to
be incapable of preserving institutions and lib.
erty. All parties alike interested in protecting
our national character. Shall we of our own &C.
cord, reduce it in the eyes of mankind1 Shall We
affx the brand upon our own foreheads, and say
that are unworthy of the glorious heritage OF
ireedomi Party politicians should be taught that
their selfish ends not to be obtained by sacr
fee Of the reputation and fame OF the mutton What
ever bad men may do, the people, at least are pc
htcally pure. Can their ISLANDERS say as much
| Had not some of those who are oudest in their de
nunciaons of fraud against the people, better lool
to ihemsevesl-AiSr. Gazette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

AMERICAN CoPPER.-A late number of the Wis
consin Enquirer says, that "Me.srs. w. Afford and
z. w. Thomas Of New Baltimore, in that terri
tory, have met with complete success in their ex-
Petiments in smelling copper They construct
ed avery simple furnace, which only ten dol
lars, in which they smelled on the 2sth of Septem-
Der last, $500 pounds of ore, from which they OBJ
tanned nearly 700 pounds of good pig copper. The
time occupied in procuring from the ore the above
amount Of copper, only nine hours. Neither
Mr.. Afford nor Mr. Thomas had any experience in
the business of smelling, and the result is justly
deemed matter of great consequence TO that Ter
ritory, which abonds in rich copper ore"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
OHIO.

We have yet but scant returns from Ohio. They
however shew Harrison gain, and indicate that
the Harrison Electoral Ticket will receive a much
larger majority than Corwin received at the election
of the 18th ult when the Wings carried the State
by more than II 900 votes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

REVERSE or FoRrusE.-The U. S. Marshal
who has just completed the census OF Cincinnati,
mentions these incidents:
met man who had ruined himselfby intempe-
rance and was subsisting on charity, whom knew
in Pittsburg in the year 1915 owner of fine prop
erty and store worth So 900 dollars at that time
The property alone, / have no doubt, would since
have brought $50 900 dollars.
found in the person ola day labcrer in one of
our foundres. a who had once owned large
iron establishment in Scotland, on the Carron side
lie had become involved with others, and had be-
come thereby insolvent My sympathies were the
more excited here from the simple dignity which
torbors that repining or complaint the family mani
tested in th- case
fo,nd also the widow Of a distinguished profess
in an Eastern College who was at thar time eat.
ing her humble supper with her daughter, under
such circumstances of penury that their very table
was formed of board laid across IN old barrel
have found in the city two cases OF disparity OF
age between the oldest and youngest brother, wor-
thy of notice. In one instance the oldest brother
was 90, the youngest 25. In the other when the
father was living, and aged 70 years, one brother
was 46 and the other Q.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

GENT. Howard The Lawrenceburg Beacon
states that Gen Howard, the defeated Locofoco
candidate for Governor Of Indiana, has received the
appointment of Governor of Iowa Territory, vice
Gov. Lucas, whose term of service has EXPIRED
This wns no more than was to be expected Whom
the People reject the President approximations
showing clearly that the latter has regard for the
feeling and interests of the former.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

1t may be mentioned singular fact (says the
Richmond Whig) tina; of the 2G0 convicts confined
in the Penientafy of Virginia, has been re-
ported in the Hospital, the sick list for thr e
successive weeks. This is unparalleled the
Physician, DR.. Chamberlayne, says that such an ex-
emption from disease has not occurred during the
twenty-one years which he has attended the lnstiu-
Jon, if at any time since lis erection.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO CAEAL.-The Williams
port BANNER says -" After an interval Of six or
seven weeks, the water again let into this d.
vision Of the canal this week, and the boats de-
tanned here and in this neighborhood proceeded on
their way to the markets below, laden with the pro-
duce which has been accommodating here for some
! time"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

BUNKER HILL MosUMENT.-A gentleman oil
New Orleans has added donation of 10, 600 dol.
lars TO those already announced toward the com.
pletion of the Bunker Hill Monument which is
deemed sufficient To complete the object. ma
tonal monument at the expense Of the ladies' fair
and two British Whigs!" pithily exclaims the
New Haven Herald We have never heard ,hat
any of the by auhori'y mem printers, postmas-
tiers, or custom house oficers--have paid any dona
ton toward the structure.-N Y. Com Aau.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The Legislature OF New Jersey, now in session,
have reelected the Hon. WILLIAM PESSIsGros
overnor of the State by vote Of SO 10 10. This
manilests approval and applause of his dign6.
ed and firm course in opposition to the disfran.
chisement of his State, and the outrage upon her
rights, committed by the present Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

CARRYING STATE by ARlTHMtric.--The Rich
mond Erq"irer, Specializing on the result of the
election in Virginia, says -" We have taken tie
several estimates which have been made by both
parties and with the additional lights we have re-
ceved from most intelligent citizen who is as we'll
informed about Western Virginia as any man in the
State, and wrh the assistance OF "a most experien-
ced ar:thmetician of our own city, we have found
that Mr.. Van Buren, will carry the State by more
than FIVE thousand"
Is not this conclusive
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

New JERsEY.-We have the message of Govern
or Pennington 1t is straightforward, manly
document-iust Os might be expected from that Of
hcer. While the outrage committed by the govern
ment upon the " broad seaI' is again rebuked at
some length, the local affairs of the State are not
neglected, and are ably presented to the considera
ton of the legislature.-Ake1. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

Hammacks and Sherrard's to hear from-boih
Wing precincts. At four O'clock, TN Monday Har.
rison's majority, at Sherrard's was 45-and at the
same hour, at Hammacks So. The majority, in
the county may be set down al one hundred and
ten.
We have since received complete returns, max
ing the Harrison majority 10. In 1886, Van Blu
rem had 10 majority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

Let all the admirers Of rumiustan read the fol-
lowing from the last Raleigh, N. c., Standard
Pennsylvania We greet thee with
10000 cheers Feel yo not, We tyran t
Wings, the earthquake of her chariot
laundering up Olympus
The Earthquake of her Chariot laundering up
Olympus"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The last number OF GopEr's LADIES Book has
come to hand beautiful in it's execution and, from
glance at its contents rich in the entertaining and
instructive. We commend the publication to the
Ladies.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The Alexandria Gazette OF the Cd instant says
The Extra Globe has its race-hnished it's
distinguished career. Kendall has pocketed his
dollars, and the otice-holdsrs have the Extra Globe
Valuable equivalent The last number is graced
by the " last card" of the party and if its readers
ever learn the truth, they look to other sour
ces. Kendall has issued proposals TO publish Sc
mi-monthy paper, to be called Kendars EXPOSE
tor ="
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The AHTl-BAEK PARTY.-It is stated in a New
York paper, that the AntiBank party in that State
" have nominated VIM. Nj. Oliver, the Cashier of
the Yates County Bank, for CongIsss and James
Faulkner, the President Of the Dansville Bank and
Director in the Stouben County Bank, for the State
Senate" Oh the beauties Of Consistency
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

From TIC Richmond Compiler.
MARRIAGE CEREMONY

Although politely rendered with an invitation, we
unable to be present the interesting cererno
ny, of which friend has kindly favored with the
! following sketch;
| We had the pleasure Of witnessing. Wednesday
afternoon, wedding according 10 the form Of
the Jewish ritual Il took place at the Synagogue,
the Rev. Mr. Cohen officiating. Our ignorance Of
the ancient and sacred language in which this inte
resting ceremony was conducted, prevented u.s. par
tally frOm approaching its full force Thar which
we saw, however, striking and beautiful. A
service was repeated in the Hebrew language--a
canopy raised, under which the bride and Bridegroom
with those who took active part in the service,
met. Here wine passed TO the lips Of the be-
trothed, the ring was placed on the finger of the
bride, wine glass dashed upon the floor, and
the parties were united in that holy union which
both Jew aud Christian believe to b. OF Divine OH
gin. Previous to the ceremony, the Rev. Mr. Co
hen among other remarks, mentioned that three
sgnifcstoas had been given to the breaking of The
vine glass. One implies that sorrow is ever min
glei with JOY, and that the cup Of sparkling
bliss is liable to be dashed into fragments from our
lips. Another defines il conveying the idea, that
it would be easy unite the broken and brit
tie particles of the glass, PVT asuuder those
who then joined together Whether Mr. c.
gave this second idea Of the signifcatons Of
this ceremony or not, we are not certain. The
third meaning conveyed by the symbol, is the re-
membrane that il affords the Hebrew of his desc
lated heritage and his sanctuary. This last is
beautiful and effectng idea, and indeed it needed
not that call the mind Of the rejecting specta-
the peculiar circumstances of that nation hose
wedding rites he then Witnessing. 1t was a
thrilling sight, there, with so many Gentle faces
looking to that canopy reared, and that rite
performed, far AWAY from the whey ards of Zion and
her holy places by those who still cling to the sym
bols OF her ancient glory, and cherish her ancient
fath after the long lapse of generations.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

ARKAssA.-The Memphis Enquirer, of the 10th
ult., says: =" We have returns from all but eight
Counties in the State which leave Fowler (Whig)
ahead of Cross ". b. 500 votes. One, and per
haPs two, OF these counties will give a Wing ma
jori:y the Others will most probably 90 strong for
the Van Buren, ticket. If our information be cor.
rect, ths chances that Cross the Van Buren,
candidate, has been elected by a small majority"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The Legislature of Rhode Island have elected
JAMES F. SIMMONS, Esq (Whig) a Senator in
Congress for six years from the 4th day of March
next when the term of the Hon. n. r. knight will
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
CLARKE
Van Buren, mai,
HAMPSHIRE.

The West wing of our Congressional district has
done bravely, but has not thoroughly met the high
hopes we had of her. We fear the popular name
Of JAMES GIBSON, recently placed ON the Locoioco
ticket has attracted strength to it.
The following is from a slip from the Romney
Integencer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The 10 counties remaining TO be heard from, gave
at the October election, q Van Buren, majority Of
57s3, leaving Harrison majority in the State Of
1888, il these 10 counties vote they did on the
18Th. If there has been a Harrison gain, cores.
pondng with the gain in the counties heard from,
the Wing majority in the State may reach several
thousands.
All that we can say at present is. that the result
10 doubtful, but the chances are Tor Harrison.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05

The GLEsTwoRTH PAPERs.-Thsse mysterious
papers were opened and read by Mr.. Recorder
Morris, on Friday afternoon, of the Both ultmo-
They are found to be of no consequence whatever.
After the reading was completed. the court was ad.
journed to some day this week, which was not spc.
cited
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-05
STRAYED

EINROM the farm of Col Colston, SORRth
n MARE, about ID hands high, -
with blaze face: she has white <ssw~rfA
hind legs with scar on the inside EJZ21
of her left hook, and her left hip X$.x.Lx..
shot, and is shod before. She made Vsa-sz=s
her escape about the Goth ut., and is probably 70
the neighborhood. | will give liberal reward 'ol
said Mare, or any information which viii ies,' "
her recovery. r. I. COILS ION
Honey Wood, November 5, l840.-3w'