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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

HaxrsHtRe. 100. has done her duty, ard nobly
has she sustained Messrs. Vases and PuoH for
the Hosse Of Delegates. vance's majority $50.
Pugh's %. The Fifteenth ScastoriAi District i
Wing all over
BRRKgLEY, noble Ola Berkeley, our own native
county put forth her energies in this confess, as
became her position as first Wig county :" ne
District or Me. BARTos's majority OF 2e5 IN
the District, Berkeley claims l48: and she gave
Mr.. FAgLKKER 1919 MINORITY We congratulate
our Wing brethren for this noble demonstretion.
As for as, we congratulate ourselves upon the
renewed expression Of the confidence Of fellow
citizens. AZ shown by the polls on Thursday last.
The valiant band Of Whigs in CLARKE acquitted
faction Of their brethren in this section. Their
motto seems to be with their shields, or upon
their Shields"
As FOR orr old sister FREpGRicK--the Wings,
there, have OR sympathy and the sympathy OF
Berkeley, for their lare defeat. We really think
il is too bad that that central hire OF Locofocosm
-Shenandoah--shonld exert such balcful infln-
ence over the politics Of our State The defeat Of
the Wing candidates, in Frederick. is altogether
attributable 10 the trruptton Of host from shen-
aRdoah and these descendants OF the hordes that
overturned imperial Rome, came down upon the
Frederick Wings, on Thursday last, with as per-
feet an overthrow as the Sueyi, Goths, Aiemanni,
&c, did upon the provinces Of the Empire. Last
fall, los, the State through them; this spring,
we lose the two members from Frederick in the
House Of Delegates. from the same cause: and that
we did not lose osr member of Congress, is alone
owing TO the sterling Whgism Of the Gordon OF
counties stretching along the Potomac Again we
say, Frederick has our sympathy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29


% The Wings Of the District composed of Ale
ghany, Washington, and part of Frederick counties
Mary land, have nominated EDWARD A. LYNCH
ESQ. as their candidate Cor Congress. The Loco.
have brought out john THoMPsoS MASON, Esq. al
their candidate. This is the district lately repre-
sented by the great Ajax of the party, Franci,
Thomas. Mr. Thomas Pruden,ly declined being
candidate, and left the course to his pupil, MIR
Mason. The Wings of the District avow their de
termination to give Mr.. Mason thorough Lynch
ing at the coming election.
The Hsaers,own Herald of Freedom says-'Th,
LocoFoeo Convention which was held on Saiurda,
the 18th inst nominated John 7. Mason, Esq, o
this place, their candidate for Congress Mr.
M ,son's speed and bottom were tested last fall il
this county, when he neck and neck, with tn,
kiAdmost nag on the Locofoco ticket"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
THE PAIXHAN BOMB.

The invention of this terrible engine Of
destruction is likely to cause complete
revolution in the modes Of naval warfare.
The Pairhan bomb is thrown horizontally
and with as much certainty MS solid shot
from a thirty two FOUNDER. The destruc-
tive effects of these bombs are described
with fearful minuteness of detail which
leaves the impression on the mind that
nothing is told which has not been done
and witnessed. When thrown horizon.
tally they will crush, strike to pieces and
tear open the side of a vessel, with a ter
rlbIe shock. "lfthey remain in the side"
says the account, "thelr explosion, acting
like mine, will open large breaches, the
irregular fractures of which, extending
below the water line, will make a passage
through which the water will rush IN, HIS
though dyke were suddenly broken. IL
bomb shonld enter mast, il will over
turn it, together with IFS yards, top and
rigging. Should the bombs pass entirely
through the ships side, then they will pro.
duce their effect between decks, in the
midst of the contestants. the artillery and
munitions; and they will scatter around
showers Of iron, and unsupportable vol
umes OF smoke and flame they will CON-
pletely destroy fabrck Of wood, much
more easily than that of stone ; they will
rip up the deck, set every thing on fire,
and cause dreadful ravages every where"
Some Of these bombs are Of one hun
bred and fifty and Two hundred pounds
weight. la addition TO their explosive
terrors they are charged also with a GER
tain composition, which, upon bursting,
gives forth such a no;some and even poi
sonous smell as TO render ship uninhab-
table.
In the British and French navies the
Paixhan bomb has been for some time in
use. It's powerful efficacy was displayed
at San Juan de ulloa, Beyrout, and at ST.
Jean d'Acre. The new ships in the Brit
ish navy include, as permanent portion
of their armament, number of bomb can
non adapted to this new and destructive
missile. A few of our national ships, we
believe, have been provided with the Paix-
han bomb--but the use Of il has not yet
become so general in our navy as is de-
sirabe.-Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
From The Baltimore american.

If brevity is the soul Of wit, it is also an
excellent quality in communication fol-
a daily newspaper. We received the fol-
lowing day or two since, and can FIND
room to publish it entire. 1t is from an
elderly gentleman who is quiet observer
of things, and no politIcian-.as specimen
of STYLE it belongs TO the concise:
10 the Hon. JOHN TYLER, President o.
the u. States:
SIR,--If the people Of the U. S. do not
sustain you in the course you have de-
signed, you may tell your children that
their children will be serfs and vassas.
A FREEMAN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
SOMEWHAT LAUGHABLE

! We really were quite amused at the following ac-
count of an anti.Slavery, or Abolition meeting, held
in some school house, somewhere in Adams county,
Pa, which cut from the Gettysburg Sentinel Of
the 10Th inst. The way in which these Pennsy Viva
MIA Abolitionsts take credit to themselves for the
prevalence OF the spirit of discussion, in the slave
holding States, is funny. That they should have
attributed the action Of The Legislature Of kentucky
or the remarks of the Kentucky press, to the moral
influence of the agitaton-foolish, ridiculous, pre-
sunptuous-of abolitionism in the non.slavehodng
States, erroneous il Is, will, much fear, ohly
with subject peculiarly own; and, by conse-
quence, to lessen doy the disposition, south Of the
Potomac--once prevaent-to discuss freely the ia
stituiion of slavery its advantages and disadvant-
ages; and, also, to throw around the slave, legal
enactmens, strict, and dsagreeable to the
humane master, and oppressive to the object OF
their l-timed humanity.
Bur to the proceedings of the g York Springs An
ti-Slavery Society,""
At meeting of the 6 York Springs anti. Slavery
Society" held in Woliord's School house, on the
Sd day of April l34l, the following resolutions
were offered, and aites discussion, unanimously
adopted:
Resolced, Tha, the late free discussion OF Slave
ry in the Legislature Of Kentucky, and the declara
ton OF the :" Louisville Public Advertiser" and
4" Louisville Observer" that Kentucky would this
day abolish Slavery If a convention were called to
remodel the Constitution. a refutation ct the
charge that the efforts of aboli,onists have thrown
back the work Of emancipation.
ResolUed, That we rejoice in the liberation of
the Amistad captives from their long and unjust
confinement by the Supreme Court, seeing thersn
the evidence that justice and mercy are yet found
in our national Courts of Justice.
On motion, it resolved, that the above pro-
ceedugs be published in all the papers of this
~.
Signed by order of the meeting.
W. WRIGHT, President.
A RoBINETTE Sec'rg Dro tenn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
FIFTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

FIFTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
We heartily and sincerely tender to our readers
and the Wings of the District. our congratulations
upon the election of Wing member of Congress,
to represent the 18th Congressional District, in the
person of Mr. BARTON: and we must express our
Joy at the verihcation Of our assertion, that when
the Wings nil, they can do. Defeat, in times
past, seemed to admonish US in vain to alter our
course of contest with vigilant. perseverirg po
litieai opponents: May Victory not lose its teach
inss! Mr.. BARroS's majority in the District is
203.
We likewise tender our hearty congratulations
TO the Wings Of Berkeley Morgan, aud Hamp-
shire, upon the entire success of Mr. FAuLKsER
for the State Senate. In the latterng support of
Mr.. F., by the Wings of his Senatorial District,-
running ahead, as he does, of every candidate in
the field, whether for Congress or the Legislature
that gentleman has a cheering indication Of the
popularity OF his in political life, and evi-
dence Of what the people will do in behalf OF a
public servant who has performed well and truly
all his official duties. Verify, he seems the man
We congratulate the people Of Je.6erson upon
the success Of their county tickes--Messrs. MoLER
and KssSEDY being elected TO the Legislature:
the Former BY majority of abou, lOO and the lat
ter, of 90 odd votes.
In tho Te-electon Of CROMWELL oRRIcK, Esq to
the Legislature, from MoReAs, the Wings Of that
gallant littls county have covered themselves with
hOnori and their cOnduct ELECTS praise every where
Orrek's majority is "a,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

DEATH OF RICHARD HAIdHlUNs
II becomes our painful duty to announce
,he aeath Of RlcnARp HAusMToN, ESQ,
the Editor Of the Atlas. Mr.. Haugh,on
died on Saturday, at about 80 minutes
nast II o'clock. He had engaged his
passage in the Acadia for Liverpool, and
not moro than an hour previous TO his
death, he was at his office to say good bye
10 his friends previous to his departure.
He returned to his lodgings at the fremont
House. and at the time of his decease he
was in his room with several friends. /,
IS stated that be was tying on a suit Of
sea clothes; and at the time he remarked
that he felt an unusual sensation in his
head, and almost Immediately fell. He
was placed on the bed, and physician
sent for, who bled him, but all to no pur.
pose, for he expired in few moments.
The case Of his sudden death was undoub,-
eddy apoplexy. He had been entrusted
with dispatches for our minister in Lon
don.
Mr.. TIaughton's health for some time
past has been very pfecarious. At the
time of his visit a, Washington, on the oc-
casion of the Inauguration, he was very
unwell indeed, ard was confined TO his
room for several days. His health was
completely undermined by his uniirng cx-
ertions during the last political campaign.
Friday night he complained to some gen.
tlemen who called on him, of dizziness in
the head, and Of being unable TO read, as
his sight failed him.
Mr.. Haughton. as editor OF the Atlas,
leading Wing paper in the country, has
occupied a very prominen, position IN the
community. His talents we're of high
order, and his enterprise and perseverance
were seldom if ever equalled. The Atlas,
through his fundamentally, did as much
as any other paper to secure the election
of Gen. Harrison, aud his loss will be
deeply felt by that paper. His long ex-
1 pe,ience, his talents and his untiriug IN
dusiry, raised tito be one Of the first po-
itica sheets in the country. He wns
ever the warm, the generous friend, and
accomplished gentleman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

A FUNERAL SABBATH.--ln compliance
with a resolution adopted at late public
meeting of the citizens Of Charleston, S.
Carolina, the committee appointed for that
purpose, have requested the reverend cler-
gy of the City and Neck, Of all denomlna-
tons, to set apart Sunday, the 9th OF
May, as a FUNERAL SABBATH, for the de.
livery of discourses in their respective
churches adapted to the solemn occasion
aud the melancholy event which have
clothed our nation in mourning.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

U5'By reference to the advertisement of the Re-
for the commencement OF the Officers training, is
changed from the 10Th to the 18th of May, and
for the Regimenia Muster from the 18th to The
22d. This change is made to avoid interference
take place on the 18th of May, which has been ar
pointed as day of fasting and PRAYER throughout
the Uninn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
WAR STEAMERS.

Two fine war steamers have just been
completed il New York, for the Spanish
government. They are thus spoken Of
in the New York American
A large number Of gentlemen were in
vited day or two since, TO make an ex-
cursion in the Spanish steam frigaies Ea-
gle and Lion. About 10 o'clock, the par.
ty embarked on board the vessels from
the wharf al the Novelty Works, and
were soon under way. The steamers
went off in fine style and great speed, ex-
hibiting models Of beauty with strength
combined, unsurpassed in the world.
The vessels proceeded, against strong
southwest wind, at the rate Of from IL 10
IA miles per hour, 10 about 10 miles out.
side Sandy Hooky passing round the pack
ct ship Stephen Whitney, just arrived
from Liverpool, and then in tow Of the
steamer Samson, and returned TO the city,
running short distance up the North Ri
yer, receiving aud returning the salutes oil
the many floating steam palaces lying at
the wharves; returning, passed close to
Jersey City, and salu,ed the Russian .irig-
ate Kamschaika, thence TO their anchor
age in the East river, off Brown u Bells
ship.y yards.
Among the guests We noticed Commo'
dore Renshaw, Capts. Newton and Sands,
OF the Navy, and many other gentlemen
of distinction. A neat and welcome col
Iation was provided on board the ships.
The day was unusually fine, and the spi.
rits ofthe company were in unison.
These beautiful vessels (of $50 tons
each,) were built by Messrs. Brown and
Bell of his city, for the Spanish Govern.
ment, and are intended as guarda costds
for the island of Cuba. They are of the
same model ard of the best materials.
The engines (l50 horse power) were built
by Messrs. Ward, Stillman & Co., oil the
Novelty Works, and will bear COMPARE.
son with any ever yet exhibited in this
country, thus establishing the fact that
sea steamers can be supplied here with
engines equal in all respects to those OF
any other nation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

ATTEMPTED MURDER.-We learn from
the New Orleans Picayune that on the
first Of April, Mr.. Herman an old respect
able planter of Point Coupee, La, was
twice stabbed on board steamboat on his
way home, by his servant, aged Ia. The
boy had been detected in purlloning mon-
ely and was threatened with punishment.
After his master retired to rest, the ser.
want inflicted two stubs, which it was fear
ed would prove mortal, and then jumped
overheard and was drowned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

The Board of the Virginia Military Institute is
to meet at Lexington, the 18th day of Jul, next
to receive applications, and make appointments, to
ill vacancies as Cadets in the Institution. Appi-
cations are TO be made on or before the meeting Of
the Board. The expenses of State Cadet are
about $50 year, and those of any other Cadet
about 5000, which will include board clothing, tu
tion, books, &c. There are few vacancies on Stale
account.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

HoRRIBLE DEArH.-We learn by the
Morgantown, Pa.,) Republican, that a
young man by the name Of James Wecr-
man, by imprudently trying to jump from
one side of machine to the other, in
Messrs. E. c. Ellicoti & Co.'s Rolling
Mill, on Cheat river, was caught between
the rollers and drawn through in the
twinkling Of an eye, and thus was mash
ed to a mummy-the result OF sheer care
lessness on his part.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29


Canada. - Disorders at Ioronto-Meet-
ing of Parliameni-DiSmiSSai Of Nc
Nabb.
An address to Lord Sydenham, Gov
ernor General of the province of Can.
ada, has been drawn up at Toronto and
signed by many persons, setting forth that
"such is the lawless condition OF the city
and neighborhood of Toronto, that but
for the presence of the military there
would be no safety for life or property"
The address speaks of "lawless and MUIR
derous proceedings" the authors of which
have not been punished, and will not be
il the investigation is left to the city au-
thorities. The perpetrators, say the sign
ers Of the address, are the members of the
Orange Society, and therefore, they pray
strict investigation into the proceedings
of that association with a view to the sup
preston of that and all other secret pollt-
zeal societies.
The Parliament Of the united province
is summoned for the despatch of business,
to meet on the Goth Of May.
Sir Allen McNabb has been dismissed
from the Office Of Queens councillor, and
James Z. Small, Esq, appointed IN his
place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

MAGNIFICENT PRoJECT.-Four steam
ships are to be built forthwith in this port,
to be employed in navigating the Atlantic
Ocean, and to be each Of the capacity of
two thousand tons. Persons who under.
stand the plan have no doubt that in speed
and every good quality, these ships will
be found quite superior 10 any of the YES
sells hitherto employed in this service
The cost will be about three millions of
dollars. The projectors of the plan pro-
posed TO the late and present Adminlstra.
ton TO confer on the Government the right
to take these ships in case of war, at a
fair valuation, if only the Administration
would procure such modification in the
post office law, as to allow the owners to
collect an inward postage on letters. The
law now requires all letters brought by
vessels to be deposited in the post office
at two cents each. This most important
proposition, upon plan which would fur
nish Navy without cost in peace, and Of
the greatest possible efficiency IN time Of
war, we are sorry TO say, neither the past
nor present Administration has found time
to determine y. Jour, of Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

where, by the same machinery Of a forg.
ed certificate Of deposite, and forged let.
ters Of recommendation, a house in that
city was swindled out Of S23,000. II
seems to have been the boldesi plan OF
forgery and fraud, and the most adrol.ly
executed, Of any that have come oil "
for considerable period.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

INDIAN TALK.-The chiefs of the Sac
and Fox tribes of Indians, with Hardfish
at their head, assembled at this city, and
held 'Talk,' on Monday and Tuesday
last, with Gov. Lucas in relation to the
burning Of the trading house of P. Chou
teau & Co.-They deny having any
knowledge that any Of their tribe had
done it malciously, but, on the contrary
aver that they believe the fire was COM
municated 10 the building by incautously
erecting fire within it short time pre-
vious to its having caught fire. They.
consequently, felt no disposition to pay for
the loss of property, at least, until after
thorough investigation should take place.
One of the most important occurrences
which we believe to have taken place dur
ing the Talk was, that they had heard
that Government had intended to buy
their land from them and drive them away,
and that they wished TO know the facts
in relation thereto because they were
not disposed to make any sale or treaty
until their last annuity should be paid and
distributed among their nation. The Co
vernon replied that he had no official in
Information relative TO the matter but he
was otherwise apprized that Congress had
made an appropriation to deiray the ex-
pense of holding treaty, and that it prob
ably would not take place until after the
pay ment of the present annuity. 1t was
not the intention Of Government TO use any
coercve measures towards them, but to
treat them amicably, and to concert such
eft of both the whites and Indians. To
this the latter assen.ingly rep!ie d.-Iopa
Patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

The United States Bank, aside from
the losses which may have resulted from
msmanagement, has had terrible load
to carry for the State. The bonus paid,
and agreed to be paid. is enough in itself
to cripple any institution. 100000 for
twenty years, together with $2,500,000
actually paid Cor the charter, is equal to
S5,175, 900. Then the Institution has
been compelled, by the provisions Of its
act Of incorporation, to loan the State i'm
mense sums at per cent, and the secu.
rIty which Pennsylvania gives in return,
is among the wretchedly deprecated as.
sets of the Institution. If all the provis-
ions of the charter were complied with,
the actual bonus of the State is equivalent
to nine millions Of dollars This is in.
deed leakage which most successful
business and one embracing large profits,
could scarcely stop. 1t is a matter of
surprise that the charter was ever accept
ed, crippled with such onerous and unjust
restrictions. -Philad. american.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

THE MoRMoNs.--Tne corner stone OF
The Great Mormon Temple Chat is 10 bc)
at Nauvoo, Illinois, was laid on the 9th
instant, in presence Of seven or eight thou
sand persons, and the Nauvoo Military
Legion, consisting OF six hundred and fifty
men. The Warsaw (lll.} World says:
"Mr. Rigdon ofliciated at the laying
Of the chief corner stone, and addressed
the assembly IN a very energetic Kramer,
in speech of about an hours length.
On the whole, the exercises passed off
with the utmost order, without accident
or the slightest disturbance. Gen. Ben
net commanded the Legion, under the d.
rection of the Prophet, and acquitted him
self in truly ofiicer-like manner"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

blood vessels of the head were enormous
~ d,siended, and his eyes appeared to be
balls of clotted blood. His system was
Immediately thrown into direfui spasms,
and he died in few minutes in the mos;
excruciating agonies.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

Morris's majority for Mayor of New
York, is 436. The Democratic (Varian's)
majority at the last election was l,6l7.
Mr.. Morris is the late Recorder, who went
at the hour of midnight to Gentworth's
house and took possession of his papers.
He has been dubbed 'the paper snatch
er n-Rich. Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

For THE Rocky MoUNTAINs.-The
steamer Trapper, belonging to the Amerl-
can Fur Company, left St. Louis on the
9TH inst. for the Yellow Stone River. On
board we're large number of hunters, al
Of whom appeared in the highest spirits
and the deck was strewed with their par
aphernala. She will be absent about
four months.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29

FUNERAL PROCESSION In BALTIMORE
Monday las, was the day appointed for tho Flu
neral ceremonies in Baltimore, Md, in honor Of tn,
says The preparations for the solemn ceremonies
of the day have been made on an extensive scale
though not more than commensurate with the uni
versatility of the sentiment which has prompted t'
their observance"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-29
sAlNPLAsrERs.

Our readers will observe in to-days paper, that
a meeting is called at the Court. House, on satur-
day afternoon next, to consider the expediency of
adopting measures to suppress the circulation OF
shnplasters under the sum OF one dollar.