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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
RALrIMoRE BANKs.-THE REsuMPTIoN

We learn that at n meeting of the Presidents OF
the several Banks 10 the city Of Baltimore, On Mon
day evening the | lth instant, the question Of the
resumption Of specie payments came up-when a
resolution was adopted by decided vote, Ihat il
was ineHpsdicnt ior the Banks of this city to re-
sumo unless there was simultaneous act OF re-
sumption on the part OF the Banks OF Virginia
From the statements published yesterday, show
ing the condition Of each Of the city Banks it will
be seen al once that the Posponement OF "A resump'
ton not the result Of any inadeqpacy Of means
their part TO meet sbundantly all thSir iabili-
ties. The aggregate amount Of specie now in the
vaults OF the Banks 10 ) 3I7 $50, their ciTcula-
ZION is a. .523 Coz. Il thus appears that without
reckoning other assets there is entire amount Of
specie now on hand nearly equal 10 the entire cir
culation. This exhibit shows the prudent and eau
iious courss which the Banks have pursued IN the
maua sment Of their business during the suspen-
sion - Bal. AaericaH.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
From the Boston Herald Of Jan. IL.
FROM THE FRONTIFl

We Learn from a gentleman who arrived in this
city last evening at l2 o'clock. in whose veracity
we think may depend. that another most cow
ardy attack has been committed the Disputed
Territory, upon ;hree American gentlemen by some
fellows calling themselves mounted patroles IL
s.. that the gentlemen nbose named viz: Thos.
+. Templeton, G. Cady. and John II Ken~ic lex,
were proceeding from Bangor Canada, and on
there arrival near Madawaska,f patty of armed
British soldiers met them.
Mr. Cady inquired of one of the the soldiers the
most direct road to take. lie gave him The neces-
sary Information, when four Others came up and
askt Nh Cady some impertinent questions as to
the object of his journey MIR c, replied very prop
ely and proceeded TO the horses into the road,
when one Of the squad stepped front of the car
riage and asked what the feelings of the people
were in relation to the burning of The Caroline
Mr. Tempeton said they were very naturally In
dgnant at such dastsrdy act. and that every true
American warmly expressed hope thar Mcleod,
the leader ut the offenders, should suher the sever
esi punishment Of the laws OF the county, II
McLesd burnt that old hulk" replied the soldier,
" he deserves thanks, and If a hair OF his head
is inbred, you and your damned countrymen will
be- made to repeat in dust and ashes"
Tie gentlemen N ade other reply 10 this inso-
lent remark than TO request the leaders 10 allow
them free and unmoested passage. But four or
FIVE OF the towards seized tho rens. and charged
the gentleman as spies, and refused to let them
pass unless they subjected themselves to search:
The gentlemen demonstrated upon this unParaleltd
proceeding and as they nnarmed, not having
even cane to protect themselves with, they we've
unable to offer any resistance
One of the ruffians then seized Mr. Cady by bis
coat and attempted to pull him from The carriage,
the other iva gentlemen threw the solder from no
carriage. who Eel! PROSTATE in the street; no
whole party then came up and made a dreadful at
tnck upon the gentlemen, during which Mr. Caoy
wa. knocked down with the butt Of a musket snu
Mr. Templeton received severe wound IN 'he
shoulder with bayonet; Mr.. Kenwick at'emP'es
to make his escape by running but one OF the pas
ty fred upon him and he received ball IN nus ''s"'
thigh--he fell TO the ground from the wouhu'
AT this stage of the crisis Of the ofhcers eau'
up and checked further hostllites lie lmmea'a'
~ procured assistance, and had the wounded gen.
tlcinan conveyed to the camp, and medicai s'a .''
mediately procured for him. After when ,lel
we've by their request taken TO the town IRON VIM
they last came. where deposition was aia"h u
and the facts above recorded sworn to.
Our informant states that the gentlemen nio r. e.
fair way 10 recover. He to have started -.
Washington by the early train via Worcester ''''
morning.
-Madawasks is at present strongly gaFr'A0"'o
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
WING MEETING.

The attention Of the Wings Of the county 10 invited
the call in paper to day, for meeting the
Court House on Saturday merit, at o'clock, P. NJ
1t is hoped there will be full and genei al attend
ancc, the time for holding the proposed Conven-
ton is at hand, (Mondsy, LIST February.)
A meeting was held at Winchester, the 4th
inst, at which il proposed to hold the Conyen.
ton at that place. The meeting appointed seven
delegates on behalf Of Frederick county
The Wings of Jefferson called their meeting for
Monday last, (Court day. and appointed eight del.
cgates.
The meeting for Berkeley, on the l,h, was un-
avoidsby postponed on account Of the luteness Of
the hour at which the Court adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
RIcHaoSD, Jan. Is.

The Presideat Of The Virginia Bank.-Ye.ter.
day, the debate upon sr. Stephenson's resolutions
with the amendments proposed to them, was
wound up by MI. Robertson, in a speech which
did honor alike to his head and his heart. Il was
aimitted by all, to have been most beautiful and
able effort; much surprising his fine opening
speech. The argumentalise part OF it was forcible
and well arranged, and his figures were well chos-
en- chaste and beautiful--while throughout pervad.
ed manly and generous sentiments. and deep was
the effect of the eloquent and pathetic passages
which graced the speech, as do the finishing touch.
of the skiul painter, his creations upon the can
vass. la this say what Will fad a response in
the opinion OF Ill who heard him. SIR Robertson
has in this discussion taken a stand as u debater Of
very hgh der.
After the debate concluded. the different
amendments were all Withdrawn, and Mr. Stephen
son adopted that OF Mr.. Smith of / Of w, instead
Of his original resolutions Mr.. TOler offered sub.
stltlte for it, which adopted but whch was it.
self finally rejected By Tie. Thus the matter
stands The report of the committee is still on
the table and may be called ~; bat it is douottIl
If not, no further action will be had on the sub
jeeI, we suppose
ar. Toers resolution seemed to US 70 be one
upon which the parties might faly compromise
and struck out the only common sense course, in
our view. 1t censured the neglect on the part Of
the President, but declared that inasmuch as the
Gogsrnor had unqualified discretion in ,se sppoD,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
From Tie United States Gazette
MORE OF THE FLOOD.

Our paper this morning teens with appalling ac-
counts of disasters BY freshets resulting from the
rains Of las, week The loss of property on oil
hands seems to be immense and in several places
human life has been added TO the sacrifice.
More afilctively rife With such painful in:elli-
gencs is the following extract of a letter received
by the private express, dated
MAUcH CHUNK, JaDuury 7, 1871 !
Thursday evening, / ] o'clock !
One of the most awful and tremendous freshets
that has ever happened in this part Of the State,
has taken place here. 1t commenced raining last
evening" and has not yet ceased. There will be
few closed eyes in Mauch Chunk this night Our
town is all atioat There is mighty torrent run
ming the whole width of the main street. some six
feet deep. On one side of the street. the inmates
have left the lower story and taken to the second
for safety. II is awful night. House after house
is going down the Lehigh. All three Of the saw
mitls have gone. Two stone stables at the hotel
also gone, with The bridges. &c. All the canals.
locks, &c. Whole houses are passing One Of the
large packet boat broke loose and passed down
close to the piazza of the hotel. which i. two sto-
ries high. What the damage is below, wo dare not
think of We fear eie to-motrow's dawn many
valuable citizens will have found a watety grave.
FRIDAY EVENING" darkest forebUdings have
been more than realized All our beautiful navga.
ton, above and below is swept away Dams, locks.
lock-h,u.e, inmates and all, gone. Those tre-
mendous locks are entirely swept away. The
bridges above and below are gone. The large rail
| road bridge al the end Of the Narrows. one at Le-
hiehton Cop, &c, all gone. Out OF twenty -four
| houses. from Squire SayIes to Lrhghton, but -four
| remain and very many of the inmates are gone
! with them. Those who heard them. gay ihrir
shrieks for h Up most appalling Every ac
count grows more dreadful The river is clear
stream from mountain to mountain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
From the Philadelphia North Americas. jan ,s
RESUMPTION DAY

IL would Puzts the peoeiI Of Hogafsh 70 49,.
the motley scene presented At the counter az H. ~
5. Bank yesterday. First you would AZ. - -
tive sharp sighted broker. very polite. and 49,
for only some City Thousand; then would lollo,.
disuustfal deposifor, half doubling whether !,
best after all 10 bufthen himself with the specie
and when be had got il looking Tor eli thu ~,,ld .
Il he knew not ~hefs 60 or what 70 do ~,rh :
| and quite ready 10 accuse bic stars for HI. f,ll.
Not 50 with the next one, be IL gsaat tall sv,,.
with a face thin that only person can loak :,
l. at a time, pinching few bills IN his long bonx a.
gers, and quite determined to hold on 70 il 40
one hand, for fear Of some cheat, till lhe ,p.,,.
shall rattle in the other.
Then comes hosges Quickly With her fan a
face and goa head manaes, shaking her bill, 49,
determined 10 take ample revenge for eli tie 49,
plasters end counterfeit notes hich her rov,,,.l
customers have ralused OF on her. Then ea,,..
up sailor, aud taken ell absck when he see, ~.
piles of gold aud silver, and look ng as il read, =
knock down the mnr Who had told him the bsrI
not safe aud sound Then stfidrs IN /. 49,.
Irishman, bringing his own bill and those az 49,
dozen others. But what shall he do with The ~.
lars he finds hoe, suspects there !. one !.
each of bis pockets So he offs hat and ha, th.,,
thrown into that, when out drops the crown al
the dollars roll around the floor TO the merri-ra,,
of ali the son Of Erin. Then spproaebg.
spare isundIess with her ten dollar bill ask. a.
go d. takes the eagle and deposits IL in her snuff b.,
before she has stirred an inch from the counter
Then comes the Ethiopian, with his white iyo,v
flashing through the curl Of his dark lips; be ~.
some how got dollar BILL want. il all IN g,,s
cent pieces, shoves the sinners into his o,rk.,.
calculating he turns away; IL guess we II emot,
their big box for them to-day" Then stfi2e, IN
LocofJco with his elbows out, and his nose red
enough to illuminate his footsteps in the darkc.,
night, here Mister, is shinpesier Of yours, Il
MS good for any thing give the hard stuff
Then comes whessing along countryman with a
bag on his back filed with specie, rolls il from h,
shoulder upon tie counter, and requests il. amount
in bank bills. Had man sprung OUT of his grave
the astonshment Of the motley group could mol have
been greater. The women dropped their specie.
the loco foco stood speeches., the pickposke, for
got ne had fingers, and hostess Quickly was pale
and still Lots wife in monumental salt.
u All the Banks of our city paid out their own
notes yesterday, except two. and Of these par
tally The reason assigned by one OF these Two
for this extraordinary that she had none
of her own bills ready. The community have the
deepest interest ia this matter of resumption and
sill require that each institution as the fate OF all
is at issue, should faithfully perform its portion Of
the duty. Any other will be unjust, impoli.
tic and hazardous.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
THE LEGISLATURES.

We have advices from Richmond later than
Saturday. The long debate on the Virginia Bank
question, which has cost the people of the State
few thousands, has terminated, and the Governor
Stale. DR.. Brockenbrougb, the President, escaped
censure by tie vote-64 to Sd. A letter from
Richmond dated Saturday last, says, doubt is
entertained of the election Of Mr.. Rives, to the SEN
ate. II was not known who, if any, would be nom
mated against him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.

UsIoSrowS, Pa, n, 8, 1870
Our town is now the theatre Of great excitement,
and-commo,ion, growing out of the arrest Of Dc
John F. B'addee, of this place, and three Of his
supposed confederates, who are charged with rob.
bling the mail.
Suspicion fell upon Mr. German, the driver Of
the mail stage, who arrested at the instance of
Mr. Pitt, special agent of The Post office Depart
ment. tie (Corman) confessed ,he crime,
and implicated DR.. Braddee his clerk PinneH and
person by the name of Suayer, who we're sever
ally arrested last evening about FIVE o'clock A
guard was placed over the house and out buildings
OF Braddee through the night and in the morning
search was made which resulted in finding no loss
than nine mail bags. labelled New York" which
had been concealed in the bottom of the privy-
luther search was made-and sum of money ex-
ceeding Ten THOUSAND DOLLARS, wa. found IN
the hay mow-besidcs sundiy apparatus for coiaing
money pistols, travelling trunks cut to pieces,
&c. &c. They are all committed in default OF Civ
ing bail, which placed at high amount On
The examination, Mr. Pitt gave it as his opinion
that the sum extracted at this plare, ia cash and
drafts must exceed one hundred thousand dollars.
Great joy reigns here among all honest people, who
| now believe that if these men are found guilty OF
the offence cha ged, there will be check put upon
the da ing depredations upon property which have
been heretofore committed in this place and vi.
cnity. We understand commitments are contem.
plated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

HoNoR TO THE BRAvE The Richmond Enqui
rer states nine swords voted by the General Assem-
bly,, at different periods to certain officers, natives
Of Virginia, in testimony of their gaanlry in the
last war. have been at length delivered, and are
placed in the Executive Chamber The Governor
has appointed the 22d of February next for the
presentation, when the officers who will receive them
and several other military and naval characters OF
distinction, are expected to attend The devices
and ornamental work on the blades and soabbards
are said to be very appropriate, and are executed
in the best style. The following are tho officers
whom Cor their representatives. these swords will
be delivered.
Army.-Gen. Roger Jones, Col. George ARMS.
,ead MeJ. Thomas NJ. Nelson and Capt. Richard
Il. Bell.
Nary Capt. Thomas A. Cstesby Jones. Chas,
w. Morgsn, File A. +. vslette, Hugh n. Page.
MaTise CO'Ps.-Col Archibald Henderson.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
GREAT FREsHETs AT THE NORTH.

TIL. rains Of the latter part Of last week. added
to the melting of snow, which was about eighteen
inches deep at New York, swelled the streams OF
the North, thai great damage was done.
A part Of the Croton Dam which has been two
years in the of construction and was nearly
completed Last autumn. has been swept away,--to-
getber with several bridges, mills and dwelling
houses contiguous. Three lives were lost, and
many narrowly preserved The freshet
came suddenly upon the inhabitants in the night,
that many Of them had take refuge in the trees
The fiesbets had been very great far a, heard
from north Of New York.
The DELAwARE.--The Delaware rose to great
height. The tide overlooked tine wharves al Phil
adepha Saturday clear upto the houses. All the
bridges on the Delaware, except that at Trenton,
had been swept away. house, wiki all its furni-
ture was seen floating down the stream. There
had been great loss Of fodder, hay, corn. &c.
The SgsQuEHAssA.--Th The rise in this river was
great and the torrent so strong TO interrupt
the passage OF the mail train from Baltimore to
Philadelphis. The ferry boat was carried down
several miles with cars, passengers, &c, and
steamers had to be sen, to her assistance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
From the Pottsvile (Pa Journal, Jan. 0.
GREAT FRESHET.


The grea, fall Of rain on Wednesday and Thurs
day last, and the consequent melting Of the snow
on our mountains, which has almost entirely disap-
peared, hae caused one of the greatest freshets
known 10 this section Of country since 1910 when
the water was probably few inches higher than IL
was Thursday night. The destruction of prop
eiy has been considerable by the filling up of cell
lars &c, in this Borough which, in some instanc-
es, was so sudden that the merchants had not
time TO remove their goods. Our friends in Coal
Street had their communication with the rest of the
town completely off by the water in the Nor
wegan, which completely inundated nearly all the
houses bordering on the stream. Part of the en-
bankment Of the Greenwood Canal has been swept
away below the Aqueduct,-an the houses en- the
Island were all completely surrounded with water
The families from some carried out when the
water middle deep The water completely
surrounded Clemens & Parvins steam mill, and
the wharves below the mill were washed into the
basin.
Abou, so yards of the embankment Of the Nsvi.
CATION Company's Canal has been swept away OPP
posite Tumbling Run Dam, and about 100 feet of
the embankment opposite c La~ton's Wharf car
rying away his schutes and the old boat house. and
the old bridge connecting the new turnpike with
Mount Carbon also carried off. The tow-patb
bridge opposite Lewsport is carried away, and a
breach has been made in the Canal at Adams locks.
Dribelbs' dam is also injured.
Tho Schuylkl bridge below this borough is 40
much injured that it is considered dangerous pass
over it.
The Railroads in this region all more or less
injured by the destruction of bridges, undermining,
&c. &c.
The town Of Port Carbon was completely inun.
dated-the water reached up almost far the
Bank; but two bridges left standing. Mr..
kinsey has lost considerably, and Mr.. Pott has
lost his garden and lot.
The destruction of boats has been very great, and
the whole course of the streams in this ncighbor-
hood presented frightful appearance yesterday.
Fortunately no lives were lost as far as we can
lcarn--but there have been some narrow escapes.
If the damage to the property is great in Propor
ton the whole line Of the Schuylkili, as 1t has
been at this place, the loss will be immense.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

Tho Richmond Enquirer says that Mr. Van Blu.
rem has not a,eeded to tho request Of Mr. Steven
son (our Minister ST. james that he may be re-
called. but in consequence Of the aspect OF at
fairs. in regard TO the Boundary Question, and the
affair Of the Caroline. has desired Mr. Stephenson
TO remain in England until successor should be
appointed and reach London.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

SPEcIE AT Nav YoRK.-The New York Tx
press says that Notwithstanding about TIRES and a
half millions OF specie have been exported from that
city in little more than three months, the Banks
there had on hand on the first oGJanuary. over i've
millions Of dollars. which is about million less
than lsst year The exports during the year were
all silver eIcsP, 5000 600.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

Gaiignanis Messenger, published at Paris,
France, contains able vindicstion OF the people
of the United States from the charge of bribery aud
corruption. preferred against them by the Globe and
kindred journals, and circulated through Europe.
Gov. Cas- is the repulcd suthor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

PESEsYLyASIA.-T. VI. I. McKennan. Esq, Of
Washington, has declined being candidate for the
Harrison democratic nomination for Governor Of
Pennsylvania at the Convention which ia called for
The 10Th of March. Mr.. McKennan says, he de-
sires no office, and will accept Of none"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
From the Philadelphia U. S Gazette, jan i6.
RESUMPTION.

Yesterday morning at an early hour, sumerous
persons were seen gathering in front OF tue United
States Bank, and at the hoar of opening these Wis.,
tiers admitted into the banking room, where
they found not merely single teller, but divers
clerks, well stationed and we'll provided to receive
the notes and Ray them in srecie. The demands
were constant, but chiefly in small sums, so that
the drain of specie by such means not very
siderable, though probably the demands of some in
situations larger; but they were. large and
small, all promptly responded to so that those who
came with doubtful faces went away with smiles.
A great number OF those who now demand specie,
do it probably from misspprehension Of the value
of the notes, thinking that that necessarily follows
the price of the stock.
Mos, OF the cit, banks yesterday paid out their
own notes, some of them and very handsome
Probably for few days these will be returned for
specie as the small bills will circulate bur
little there is natural demand for silver supply
their place, and this demand must be supplied from
the banks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21

ment of four directors, and the Stockholders kay-
ing appointed fee directors favorable the reelec-
ton Of the President, il was mex edient that the
House si,ould advise that the power VI the State
should be rcised tn prevent his reelection.
This proposition we thought when read would
have m 4 s,c appreciation Of an overwhelming ma
jorty and were much surprised that il was lost
by tie The most the Legislature do by in.
siruciirg fe g setnor in appointing the directors
TO seIesi thp-- opposed TO DR.. peterborough,
(leaying %, Of view the interference which in the
opinion Of many, that would involve, with Execu-
tive prefogatiye) would be, to lie in the d
.ectory and prevent the election Of President;
and this we trust they would not wish to do. We
have seen enough Of this departure from custom
from law we may say There have been already
enough Of examples Of this preventing Of elections,
and they should rot be m1ltiplied.- Compiler.