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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
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THE MAINE BOUNDARY.

IEiE AAINh
A Message from the President of the Unitrt
States was presented 10 the Senate on Tbursdry
containing tie Information called for by certain ~
solutions OF that body concerning the state Of If
fairs on the boundary between the Tinted States
and the British Northeastern posscssions.
We shall lay these documents before our reoder'
as soon as We can get possession oftheni. For the
present we must be content TO state The substance
OF them, as understood from tho reading by those
who have hnpfd them read.
The maferiul pnpets nfe those furnished by the
Department Of State consisting, es follows:
/. a Letter from Mr.. Fox, the British Minister,
TO Mr.. FoRsYrH, Secretary OF State, dated Novern-
ter last, complaining of the violation of the agree
mont entered into between the agents Of the t%o
Governments la1 wiater, by the opening Of roads
10 the Aroostpok, and the occupation by a body Of
armed men employed by the authorities Of the
State Of MAINE.
Q. A Letief from Mr. FoRsrrn, written some
weeks afterwards, replying 10 the complaints Of
Mr. Fox, that the opening Of the roads in question
IL not a recent measure, but merely carrying out a
policy adopted Twelve ur fourteen years aco that
The armed body spoken offs only a p0sse employ.
cd 70 dive OF ntfuiers and that nothing has been
done on our side Incompatible with The spirit OF tie
agreement between Tho agents OF the two countries;
whilst on the British side acts have been done
which may be Justly complained of as infringing
thN F@iht''iff T' - ''fNf'b t@
on the ST. Johns, placing troops on a part OF the
Disputed territory, g..
8. A Lester fcom Mr.. Fox j~usfifyiug what the
British authorities have done, on tue ground ofthe
current report that the Legislature Of The State OF
MAiNE had an intention 20 a~brogate and nulify the
ssreement made between the two countries last
spring. which rnmor was too strongly corroboroted
by the language of Governor FAiHFiELp at the o.
peniug oftho Session Of hat Legislature not to JUS
tfy precautionary measures, which have not been
resorted to, however, with any design to infringe
The agreement, &c.
4 Another Letter from Mr.. FoRsYTH to Mr..
Fox, ia which he says that lAere is no reason TO
gfprehend such On intention nsis imputed 10 the
Legislature of Main e hat The alleged precautions
~ measures are therefore altogether gratui,ous on
the part of The BGtish authorities in New Bruns-
wick and must be considered :" bold iufraction'
of the agreement Of lest winter; and that, if the
British Government uphold this proceeding on the
part Of lis ageuts, such a course on it's pant viii he
regardedb by this Government as evidence Of a want
Of that friendly disposition on the palt Of Great
Britain which has hitherto been believed to exist,
Sc.
This is the substance Of these Letters, which
sc expect to be able to publish at larg~ in our next
papef.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

BAcHELoRs,-Who would be a Bachelor this
cold weather The Good Book" tells US, 1t IS
not GOOD for man to be alone" Our marriage re-
cord, from week to week, eYinces "a disposition IN
some to think, too, thatiti is not good to be alone
at this season, When ,he therpomcter stands q ter
ribly way below zero! We don't blame the In
dies; Aey are ever reedy TO carry out the injunc'
tons Of III, " good book" Bot the self h old b.
chelors who tciH " be alone" almost deserve 70
freeze :. alone" some Of these cold nights!-E ra
miner md HtrdR8.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
D%IsINEssING sUICIDE.

The Baltimore Post gives the following account
Of The Distressing suicide which took place In 50
timore, on Thursday, 10Th instant:
A distressing case Of suicide ocoarred IN this ci-
y, on Thursday evening, 1G,h inst. a young uan
by The name Of Thomas KIRBY, q resident Of Gale
IA, Illinois, where he has been engegedin The mcr-
camille business. committed suicide on Thursday
evening, about Ii o'clock, intbf Office Of Dr.Jaaes,
ia st. Paul street, By shooting himself though The
heart with a pistol
He came 10 ills city about four weeks since,
with The expectation d being married to a young
lady, TO whom bo was previously hetfo'hed' The
mother Of the lady refused assent 10 The Hsfrtege,
whic. was the cause Of this melancholy result.
Several letters were lct by tie deceased, one de-
'ailirg the cause which led to tie act Of seli-de-
s%truciion as above stated, another TO his bfciher-in-
law, al Ellieotts Mills, relative 70 his pecupiaiy at
fans, and another 20 a friend in the city directing
he arrangements for his funeral. He was ehoui
30 years cfage.
We understand the only objection to the mar
riage was the unvilIingness Of the parent that her
daughter should remove to So srfat 8 distance fom
her US Gslcne.
When we u feet upon the aN ful event and the
preceding circumstances, il IL impossible To resist
the impression. that lo.s rcsoiulon than was re-
quired to commit the deed, would have borne him
mnnfolly over the obstacles which eneendered his
dependency. IL appears that The unhappy and
innocent cause of the rash aei, requittd ~;th an at
tachment no less ardent. The iave Of her adrifer;
and when her ear was made the recipient # the
awful story of his death, nstpte was o>erta+ked TO
credit il, and she became, fol a time, a mauiac.
She demanded To see the corpse, and refused to
believe HAT her lover was dcad; She would nat Us
ten to the solace Of those arou d her, and, at length,
under he hope that her mind wound be appeased,
her dtslre w&s reluotaht.y complied win; yes'er-
day she was conveyed 80 Inc house, and led to The
ara lm,n, where the deceased ohisc' Of her mat
den love lay Ia tho cold embrace ofan unnatural
death. A scene ensuad whica the pru caanct de-
scribe-ihe poor gitl cluag to thecold romans, and
called, by every endearins epitho'. her loved one
to returu-she clamorcd foi the iHe that was gone,
in tones and language which a day before would
have borne him to =" the high top-gallaut Of his joy.
Ans! it awaited not now, the cold brow was stern
and motionIcss; the lips arched not with their
won'ed smiles; and the classy eye had retreated
TO the chamber OF il long repose.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

The Baltimore American Of the l7lh inst, says:
The Bill Introduced by Mr. Snowden into the
Penusy wanna Legislature to provide for the re-
s%umptton Of specie payments, dNes the lime 81 thlr.
y days after tAe passage OF sad Bill. The Mess
age of Gov. PORTER, in reference TO this subject,
intimatpd that a gradual resumption might be the
most proper under the circumstances OF the case,
beginning with i've dollar notes and afterwards
embracing higher denomination in successive or
der. We do not see it stated whe her the Bll a.
bove alluded 10. assumed this principle or not. II
Is a difficult matlcy to ascertain how tar Legislation
may safely inter pose in fastening an event Of this
kind. The former resumption, II is generally adj
mtittd. took place rtematurely on account Of spe-
! cial laws fixing a Certain period for that aet in some
ofthe States. Such Legislation appears 10 assume
what in most instances is not the fact-that the
suspension Of specie payments by the Banks vas a
voluntary ect Of ibeit own for the purpose OF profit
Jag ut lhc expense of HE community aud as u
consequence OF this view, it seems farthert 10 be as
sumed that a resumption cur be brought about 10y
tlcm at any time If they are so disposed. Doubt
less "A nominal resumption may bc-hut a resump
lion to be available for any good purpose must be
authorised BY the condition Of things IN the financial
snd commercial world. Whenever this epoch al
Uves we make no question but The Banks will be
among the FIRST to move in availing themselves Of
the opportunity. Their present condition is unnaiu-
1al they are conscious 81 this, and their own in
stinct vii prompt them upon the FIRST suitable occa-
sion TO retdrn again to lhe regular AID wholesome
4 channels of bus meas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

Rhode fsLAND.-Thc Wing State Convention
of Rhode Island, assembled at Providence, nomi-
mated. on The 18th inst, SAMUEL w. KING, of John
ston, FOR lbe offre Of Governor, and BYRON DiMAN,
for the Office Of Lieutenant Governor.
The loco foco nominations, for the same offices,
are jean BRowN FRANCIS, Of Warwick for Gov
ernor. ard NATHANIEL b. BULLOCK, eff Bristol, for
Lieutennnt Gnyefnnr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
stock of Goods at Cost,
Notice.

EHHE subscriber has in his possession the notes
n which were given at the two different safes
Of property made by Mr.. JOHN Price, last year
The notes given at the first sale, fell due on t'e
goth of December; and the notes given at the last
sale, will be due on the 18th Of February neht-
Those indebted are requc sted To make immediate
payment. GEORGE
January 30, l840-3t*
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

ship, ii is the ladies privilege this year, to " pop
me question. - Queen Victoria, the great arbi-
tress Of The ton, has already taken time by the fore
look and sci the example. IL seems that Prince
Albert never dreemed Of seeking 10 attain the high
destiny that now awaits him, until her majesty had
herportrait conveyed to him accompanied BY q bill
'st Tour, saying, that =" he might have The origtna
If he chose
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

"It Mr.. Van Buten Ia re elected, Gays a Phila-
delpna correspondent } Mr.. Khe,t, Of South Caro-
lima is to come into bis cabinet, and MIR. PIckens
60 Minister to England" MIR. Calhoun Tor his
share, modeslly contents himself with the Pfesiden-
cy after 1874! Don't be too sure, gentlemen
Rich Mir.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

The Wheeling Times says, eloquenily and tiuly:
This State is ali right, at heart, and during the
next ten months, we shall find the Wing party ac-
tive, energetic, and useful. There is not Il doubt
of Virginia. Here, in the West, Harrison will run
as no other man ever did. Al through the bills,
from the river to tho Blue ridge, there are hun
drcds and hundreds of old soldiers WHO fought I'M
der Harti on, who know him. ard who respect him.
lie is known to be the soldiers e lend he is known
to be generous, open heated, social and talented,
and his principles are known 10 be the principles Of
Inc neonie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
mAHRxnD,

On the 10Th Of September last, (ls39 } at the re-
sideuce Of the Z. 5. Minister, HENRY LEDYARD,
Esq, ofNew York, Secretary Of the Uoited States
Legation in Paris, 10 MATILDA FRANCES youngest
daughter OF his Exeelleney Gen. Cass, Envoy Ex-
traordinary AID Minister PIeuipotentiaIy from the
D.. States TO the Court Of France.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

y Shtp fatytefa, ~ dJHena ~ beofgfsON"
duted
Orr Moyrg yfpeo, Oct. 10 1880.
= " Is IS my intenfon 10 keeP you ADVISED Of
the progress Of events bore as far as they can be ar
lived a. with any degree Of trath orcertaiGty.
Admiral tx BLAKc j. il daily expectation q
his relief. Of y sose sailing from France he has vi
ready been notified, with o considerable angnnenta-
ton TO the bl01kading squadron 10 this river. Ills
present force numbers one 60 gun ship and 10 COZ
gette4 and btiEs Of from i8 10 "a gubss
"Cspt. BoARaAE IL stiil waiting the course Of
events. His ship 10 in aue condition; better in most
respects. / am told. than when she left the dock in
The 4. ststes. Com. NicHoLsos has not yet AZ.
rived from Rio, but Is daily expected. a Brazilian
brig 10 e%nlefing the harbor a few days ago, ron upon
a reef Of rocks and in a few hours became q total
wreck. A boat was sent 10 her reitef BY the Fair
Geld, but found her abandoned by her crew. Ten
or twelve American ship aud btgs have entered
the harbor within d few days, and several Others
hourly expected.
/" Buenos Ayrcs il At present quiet, as
IL will probably remain. until LAvELLE, (pronou1-
ced Lavaiia) whose forces arc daily Increasing,
feels himself strong enough to 'bcard the Lien IN
his den.'
!" Whatever Information give You on the stoto OF
Affairs here you may rely upon as accurate, as, apart
from your own knowledge thatl would not In aught
deceive you, my means Of information are perhaps
superior to those OF any other person IN this place,
as Capt. BoARmAE stands high IN the confidence OF
all parties here, ard need not tell you HAT be il
not tie man to fail IN making tho most oflis orpor.
tnnities in cbtuiniDe Information. By weighing
ind collecting the different statements we obtain
from aIi quarters, We always approximate the tfuin
about as near us possible
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO he voters Of Berheley County.

TO lie Voters Of Kerkeley County:
FELLOW CITIZENS: la obedience 10 the solicit
taiions OF man, OF ms friends, of both political par
ties, | hereby present my humble claims to your
consideration, as Candidate for a scat in the next
session of the General Assembly of this Common
wealth. Your oteditnt Servant.
JOHN CHURCHILL HEDGES.
JAnnarY 30 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
THE o HOUNDS.

Col. Fitzpatrick arrived Oh Tuesday, at Saint
Marks, f.om Cuba. wih So blood honRds, a.d six
Spaniards, their trainers and keepers. If these
hounds are put into service. we have more corii
dence in the speedy close ofthe Seminole Warthan
ever before. We should like to see this clique II
dogs. Ia must be "a "buHy crown. - Tallahassee
Stqr Of The Oh instant,
The Florida papers announce tie Rrfiyal OF Col.
FITzpATRicK, from the Island OF Cuba, wiki q
pack Of Bloc -b1unds, imported, "a we understand,
by the authorities Of tie Territory. We have as
ccrtaiped that the Wac Department is only ac-
quainled with the circumstance through pub!ie ru-
NOR, and knows nothing Of The matter ofioiasiy.-
Gi1be,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

An old revolutionary hero died in Ross county,
Ohio, nor long since, named Adam Betz, aged 95
years, who served during the whole wat Of the Re-
volu,ion. and among his requests was, that his
death might be noticed by the Wing papers. In
the language Of the SteubenviIle Herald Let the
dying request Of thi. patriotic Whig of the Revolu-
ton 80 the rounds "-Lou. .Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

The melancholy event, which has just occurred
in the Editors family, will account for The want Of
original matter, in this weeks paper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30


The uB-TnEksuRY-iu England and in France
which are monarchies, If the representatives Of the
people. in parliament assembled. declare against "A
measure, tbe King abandons it; but in this Repn5-
hean Goregnment the viii and wishes ofthe repre-
sentoiives Of the people are treated % nsught
however solcmnly made known, when they are IN
opposition to Ihr viows Of President Van Bdren.-
Five times has Congress in different forms rejected
and declared against the sub treasury scheme, and
yet Mr.. Van Buren, persists IN pressing il forward
with even greater pertinacry than al first. His
minion, c c. Cauhreleng, when it was originated
| told the people ard their representatives in Com
gress, that @ the machine was fixed upon them and
would be kept there fot four years at least, L%ailudins
to the term for which Van Buren, was elected, ]
in spite efhle segerings and lamentations Of he
people!"
So far bis prediction and threat have proved true,
and il viii doubtless be verified to the end. but we
trust that it will al least expire with the four years
The momentous question is with The people for
their determination next fell. 1t will be for them
to say whether we live 10 a representative dernoc-
racy, or a dcspotism. That government in which
oae minis will, contfouls, Is a despottS11. The
suhiect has been again brought ~ by a Bin intro
duced into The Senate by Mr.. Wright Of N. York
Van Buren's confidential friend-and The people
are looking on with anxiety for the fred
ertck Hernld.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30
s. Carolina, by
Legislature,
estimated
$500

Ofthe electoral votes given to the Wings, Gen.
Harrison received rs, Judge White &c, MFR. Web
ster IA. and MIR. Msnguin IL. In the IL States
where the electors were for Van Buren, and Harri-
son. the Harrison ticket received 5e3 Ais votes,
falling short of Van Buren, but Z ,794 votes.
In The 10 States in which the electors were for
Van Buten and Judge White, The White electors
received I57 1913 votes, being but 8,940 votes less
than we're given to the Van Buren, electors; and
every one Of these ten States had formerly been
very decidedly in favor Of Jackson.
Thus Van Buren's majority over Harrison and
White. in % States, giving $50 OF The whole 294
electoral vo,es. was but 1913, while his majority
in New York alone, was 28, 372, where now the
Wings have a majority Of 1861, as shown by the
last election FOR Governor in that State. Had Van
Buren, lost New York then, as he viii now lose il.
be would have had a majority Of 81 OF the whole
electoral votes against him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

The Richmond Compiler at tie 18Th INST, says
"A petition highl, interesting 10 Richmond was
presented in the House Of Delcsateshy Mir. Robert
ION on Friday last, viz from Mr.. Collins and o.
theirs, that they be Incorporated into a Company, for
The Mr.. Collins whose axes are So celebrated
This movement il interesting 70 Richmond, ms il
proposes The establishment OF 2 pew branch OF man
afpciurc here, and one OF great importance to the
State. We have al the raw material and the wa
ter in profusion, and il WILDE no advantage 10 the
State and benefcialt 70 Richmond i we can masufac-
ture our own axes. scythes, cutting knives and yari-
Gus other implements, which are SO extensively used
By us, and the purchase Of which requires no small
amount fear ital. We may congratulate our city
that the plan for this new manuiactory is directed
by The excellent skill aud practical knowledge Of Mr..
] Colhns.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

Col Richard NJ. Johnson 10 Gen, Harrison, July
4, 1913, SAYS:
" We did rot rant 10 serre gader coWardS or
traitors 6ut under one Harrison echo had pro
oe3 himSclfto be rise, prudent aud braUe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

Gen. ~JAcKsoN, reached New Orleans on the NOR
ming ofthe 8shinst,, and was welcomed with an en-
thusiastic reception. On landing he took his seat in
"a barouche and four. and was escorted to the State
House by the military. From thence he proceeded
to the public square. In the evening he attended
the theatre, which was crowded TO overaowing.-
He was unable to be present at the laying of the
corner stone Of the monumen at The battle ground, -
which lQok place The same dsy--Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

MExIco --Ftom the New Orleans Courier we
gather That the government Of B~ustamente as late
as the 18th Of December, had ovcrthlown the libe-
raj party in Congress, bad imposed a p%icayune a
head on all the inhabitants, mea, women, and chill
dren, and laid a tax Of Is per cent, adj yalorem on
al foreign goods exposed for sale in any part OF
the country. IL was this movement, no doubt, that
caused his expulsion from eticc, mentioned a day
or two since in this paper. The French, who had
gone to MeNico city, were bndy treated by the ma
lives. Business at Vera Cruz on The ODD Decem-
Der was brisk, but the new task law, il was Thought.
would put an end, for the present, 90 trade in for
eigu articles Bali american.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

TO TIE
YOUNG WINGS OF TIE U. STATES.


Its thought proper TO invite your attention.
more distinctly than has yet been done, to the fact,
that among the doings Of the Harrisburg Couyen-
ton, was a resolution recommending THE WHO
YouHe Mss of he several Sfates TO assemble N
GKsenAL CosygsTIos ~ the city Of BALTinoKK
On the first Monday 10 May next. for the purpose
Of advancing the cause If sound principles, and Sc
curing tie election Of the nominees Of the Harris
burg Convention,
IL fs time thar the Young Wings IN every State
IN the onion we're bestiuiug themselves % ca'fy
into effect this recommendation, Which, ~indepen
dentIy Of II, direct object, cannot fell 70 be attend.
ed With the harpi,si effects, IN bringing together
so large a gathering, as may be expected On such
an oceasion, of the Young Men On whom rest The
confidence Of The Wings for success IN the present
contest, and the hopes Of the Nation for its future
prosperity and glory. Comisg from the most re-
mote as well as the adjacent Sfaies, the mere graf
ifcation OF 40 interchange oIfriepdiy salnt-tions
between the sons Of the North sud ofthe South, Of
the Eas. Of the West, world be one to be remem-
bered for years, whilst acquaintance and friend
ships may be mpde between many which viii last
throughout their lives.
We trust that on Young Wing friends viii pat
thcnseIyes Immediately and earnestly i'll motion to
accomplish This desifahle object.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

FrRsr Gus FROM WEsrERN FENNsYLyANIA,-
For the past year OF two, owing Iartly 10 a want
Of union between the Anti. Masors and Wings Of
Pttsburg, the Loco Focos have Carried their May
or. This yenr, however, a perfect union Of al
friendly to Harrison and Tyler was bad on Will
LIAM W. lRvIN, auA he has been elected by up
is this all; the friends Of HqrrjsaR and Tyler
hare carried cpeyy H'ora in lie eUyE The Ga
zette says this is only a foieta'te OF what Mr.. Van
Buren, may expect ia Noyemher ncA,.-Laneuster,
R.., Examiner and Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-30

Ertroct " a tetter Crom ar e6icer on boardae Y.
s SHIP Fafyield, 70 aJnend IN G~eofgeEorn,
duted