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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

that Mr.. Mowitt requested Mrs. Conroy to
make his house her homc-that after while
he found that he liked her yet better as Mrs.
Conroy than as Mr.. Pelsing-that by virtue
thereof, he proposed renewal of their terms
of partnership, which was accepted-and,
that on last Tuesday week, Mr., Mowitt and
the late John Pelsing became husband and
wife.
This is the first instance we believe on re-
cord wherein wife performed the Office OF
coroner's iuryman on the body OF her own
husband, or wherein young man was mar
red 10 his own master. The lady, by the
way, is very good looking, and still on the
safe side of thirty.-N. Y. Sunday NewS'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

a ROYAL NosE.-At table where the
present Emperor of Austria when only heir
to the throne, was guest, a question arose
as TO which was the strongcs, part of the
human frame. One said he thought the LEGS
because, they carried the Whole bodv--an-
other spoke of the arms, because of the la
Dor they were capable of performing
err said the head, because 1t directed the
whole. When the prince was appealed to
ne said that for his part he gave his voice in
favor OF the NOSE. When the laugh which
this odd idea created (and every body laughs
at the odd idea of prince,) had ceased, his
hlghness was asked for an explanation, when
he pithily said, why, Prince Metternch has
led my father by the nose for the last twen-
ty years, and it is still as good nose as ev-
er, and not bit the worse for the exercise
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

A Shropshire farmer went along with his
son to tea-party. 4 young female hap
pcned to be there with whom the farmer
wished his son to become acquainied.--
lie told HIM to 60 and speak to her. "Wh hat
shall l tull her, father - asked his son.
"Why, say soft things Johney. Johney,
with great simplicity, looked her in the
face and said, "Mashed turnips, miss"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

TUE GRAvE.-Thc grave is not decp.-
1t is the luminous Footprint of an angel
who is seeking us. When the unknown
hand sends the last arrow at the head Of
man, nc bows his head, and the arrow only
strikes from his wounds the crown of tborns
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

DRorrrNs.-A gentleman having been
hanged, a stranger asked his wife of what
distemper her poor husbad died. ''IIe took
a drop too much," said she.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

4 Poor VIE is all'my dear and my love-
to her husband, but wouldn't sew bnton to
his coat TO keep HIM from freezing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

SIT is more blessed to give than receive"
as the schoolboy said when the schoolmaster
whipped him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

Worsaw's last champion from her heights surveyed
Wide DER her irldsa waste of ruin laid,
'Oh! Heavens he cried, "my bleeding country save
l. there no hand on high TO shield the brave y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-09

We find in the last number of the "Ncw
agricultural paper, published in Rochester,
N. Y, the following chapter Of useful sug-
gestons:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

GENERAL ISTELLTGENcE.
The EXfRA SESSION.


The presence Of Gen. HARRIsoS IN Washington
viii probably cause speedy settlement &C The cues.
ton whether there is to be an Extra Session Of
Congress not.
he general sentiment seems 10 be in favor ol
such a step. inasmuct il appears to he one OF
necessity. Yet the decision ot The President elect
united in consultation ~ he viii be with The most
intelligent statesmen Of the country viii be acauj.
esced in doubt not. let it turn on which side il
may The people have confidence in the sincerity
Of the incoming administration, and believe that
honesty of purpose and regard Tor the good
OF the republic will characterize It's measures Of
policy.
| be actual amount ot the public Indebtedness is
hard TO be ssoertsined. We published not long
since extract fom the speech Of Mi. Barnard
OF New York. which contained some singular dts
closures. u there shown that a disb,rsing of.
6cer Of the Government in submitting his estimates
for the years expenses. wss directed to reduce
them ono half Not that the expenditures would
thereby be made less, but that they might be made
TO appear The result of such exposition must
be to distrust OF the Of tie official
reports generally, relating TO the financial affairs Of
the Government. 1t is herein that ths strongest
reason is found for Extra Session of Congress
Baltimore american
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

UsirED STATES BASK-We understand that
the Directors of the Bank of the United ates
have prepared a memorial to the Legislature. and
sent 1t forward, setting forth the causes which have
operated to defeat their unparalleled exertions to
maintain specie payments, according to the requi-
sition of the act of February. 1910.
They have referred to the unholy combination in
New York to break down the banking interests in
Philadelphia, and have pointed the direct advan.
tsges which the commonwealth has derived from
the funds OF the United States Bank The mt mo.
rial is said to be written with remarkable vieor, and
contains facts which fail 10 give force to the
arguments off Huthor. The Bank ssks for itself
what is asked for the other Banks, and no more -
IT, S. Gdx
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

Mr. Clay 1as boen attacked on the Aosr OF the
Senate as " the dictatof Of the new party" A
correspondent Of the Journal of Commerce reports
that MIR. Clay said in reply, that :" he had not
heard word from General Harrison had never
written line 10 him since be had left home, nor
ever recommended any mortal man To his considera-
ton; all that he had ever said was in relation to
the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts. NJ.
Webster, and that was, that had he, Mr. c., been
elected, he could NOT have overlooked gentleman
OF such signal service TO his country,-ihis much
he had said, and would still say, mean, said MIR.
- to be American Senator, long as ! am "a
Senator, and shall give ny views Of public policy.
''sardesa ~ all Consequences, and desire that
M man sill assume that an the organ Of the
parry"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25
VETO

The Bill which passed the Pennsylvania Iegisla-
ture changing the mole oil appoiut,ag the Canal
Commissioners has been vetoed by Gov. Porter -
In his message The subject he says. suong other
things:
The appointing power s the most embarrassing
rnrt of the Executive duties. have no desire 10
Increase its amount, nor even retain that which is
now vested n the Governor, where II csn be safely
exercised elsewhere. If change is deemed essen n
tia 10 the prosperity of the public works, and that
the power of appointment OF Canal Commissioners
i. safe in the hands of the Executive have no
desire TO retain il.
Let it go directly to the whole people a, their an
nual cleo The Legislature will ct all times
hnd me readyto cooperate with them in enabling
the people to elect ell officers whose appointment
IS not specially prov ded for in the Constitution but
never can sanction law which takes away not
only the rights of an executive but of tie people,
and gives powers to the Legislature not conempla-
ted by the Constitution and which in my judgement,
would be usurpation Of power by the Legislature,
pregnant with evil, However indisposed | may be
TO retain all the powers of the executive, il is my
sworn duty to protect the rsh,s of the people from
legislative entertainments, and intend to DO it,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25
" A n rE II Y.
GAMBLING IN STOCKS.

The following from the New York TaItler, exhi.
Bit, the character and extent os that species OF
gambling known a stock jobbiag:
"Stock of the U. s. Bank opened here yestet day
al a. rose TO Al, but sold al tie second Board at
49, Here, in Philade lpbia. buyers were ~ the
market TO purchase for delivery. Ia such events
az these demonstrated the enormous mischieis
Of the game of stock gambling, with which Phila-
dephia and New York are rotten. Ii is system
OF fraud and chicanery, which adheres like tester
10 our commercial and financial relations aud
which. more than any thing else, tends to destroy
confidence, impair credit. and njure the banks end
the holders of their notes. while It's moral injuries
are deep aud as extensive its financial mis-
chiefs.
Let us suppose, in illustration that a bet was
made on General Harrison, or Mr.. Van Buren,,
that either would be sick or die, at a certain day.
or before a certain day; and that the Public SO
wnked at such transactions to permit under.
hand means TO be taken to affect the health of the
gentlemen subject to these influences Let us sup
pose that instead Of ffownng upon such siany,
the respectable newspapers published daily bulle-
tins of the rising declining heelth of the objects
of this persecution. Such supposed case seems
horrid enough-does it not
Substitute banks and other corporations for
individuals, and financial for physical health, and
you have precisely the character of stock jobbing.
The United States Bank, for instance, announces
its intention to resume. certain parry in the
stock exchange bet that IL tsii-ihat is they buy
its stock, deliverable them within certain time
for certain Another party bet that IL wtH
aot-that is, they agree TO deliver stock, at the
prices offered by The other.
These sales, be il remembered, are petitions
that is to say, there is no stock actually Sold and
none intended to be- They are sheer gambling
transactions. When the time for delivery comes
round. if the betters the solvency of The bank
win by its success, they paid the difference be-
tween the price they agree TO pay and the price
which the stock sells. If they buy at So and il
sells at so, the seller has pay them / 0 per cent
on the share. If, the other hand, the other par
" wins, and the stock falls, the payer has to pay
the diffH ence.
Gould there be more palpahle gambling than
this ! IL Is not chance gambliug--it Is worse--it
i. sheer srindting. The sellers, to prevent rice
of price, and their consequent loss, strain every
nerve depress the bank They have fortunes Of
thousands, ay, of millions stake: for the shares
of stock purporting to be sold, more, by hun
dreds Of thousands, than there in all the insl
tutions in the country. The effort of gamblers TO
dePress the United States Il INK stock have been
lie cause af The intentional accumulation of de-
mand., which has aimed the bank Of six millions
of specie. and closed its doors. The People are
rohbed-the commercial and financial character o
the whole country has received shaek--but the
samblers have pockeied taclr millions"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

PtSSsYLvASIA LEGIsLATURs-ln the Senate
OF Pennsylvania on Tuesday. the "a inst, resolu
lion submitted By Mr. Ewing, Of Washjug,on
couE Y, iustructing the committee Banks 70 in
quirc INTO the subject, and Ia Ieport what action
ough, 10 be had in relation TO the existing financial
and currency embarrassments in that State. An
effort made by Mr.. Brown Loco Foco) of
Philadelphia county. TO give the measure, or a dis.
cussion upon it, party character, though he did
not appear to be emiueniy successful in his effort
No action was had the resolution, before the
Senate adjourned.
In the House, on Wednesday, Mr.. Hinchmsn, of
Philadelphia, offered a resolution, relieving the
Banks of that State from any statutory penalties
consequent on suspension of specie payments, until
the 18th Of February, 1912 The resolution pro
hibts the Bank from increasing their liabilities in
any way, during suspension; and leave. hose hav-
ing claims against any Bank, to pursue them a,
their discretion, as heretofore by action at common
isw.-Bai. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

Common CARRIERS The Court in Bank, (,he
Court Of last resort in Oho,) have decided that
propretors of stage coaches are common carriers
that as such, they are responsible for the safe
conveyance of passengers and baggage-that their
giving notice TO the contrary cannot relieve them
from liability-that q wa'ch is customary article
Of baggage and the trunk of traveller the proper
place for its deposite-that the stage proprietor
will be charged If il be lost. We very often observe
in the advertise ments of stage proprie'ors, T" all
baggage at the risk Of the otcasr I" There have
been numerous DECISIONS of late upon this point in
different States Of The Union, all Of which coincide
tina, such a notice svsils nothing. Stsge proprle-
tors (s,eambosts, &c., the same) are common car
rters in fact and in contemplation Of law and can
avail themselves Of the advantages of that char
acter without mourning the responsibilities which
attach TO IL. This has become a settled principle
Of law. There have been sdopted many Ingenious
modes Of evading it, but they have met with llttle
favor from the courts. Strong safeguards are
deemed necessary To protect the millions Of lives
and property which are depeuden, Consistently upon
the vigilance and honesty Of common carrer.---
Louisville Adv
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

LIME IN PLANTING TREEs.-An En-
glsh paper says that large plantation Of
trees, within the last few years has been
formed without the loss Of single tree,
and this has been achieved by simple
process; it is merely putting a small guam.
tity of lime in the hole with the plant.
About four bushels of lime will suffice for
an acre. II must be thoroughly mixed and
Incorporated with the mould before the
plant is inserted. The effect Of lime is 10
push on The growth of the plant in the rst
precnrious state; new ibres begin to form
and ramily from the taproot, and not only
is the safety insured, but its growth is nd
vanced in double ratio. There existed,
at first, an apprehension that lining the
plant would force il on prematurely, but
this apprehension is proved to have been
groundess.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

In the correspondence from Algier', the Touion-
aais the following singular story is ielstcd;-
During the Marshal's last expedition, one OF
our chasseurs found, near the tents of a tribe we
were ravasing, a sack of considerable magnitude.
Without seeking to know it's contents, be fastened
it tho cropper of his horse. Ere long. TO his ut
ter astonissment, ha heard human voice issue from
his bur,hen, and dismounied to solve the mystery
On opening the sack, he discovered "a beautiful fe
male between l6 aod IL years of we and d vallse
containing abou, 10000 francs 1t appears tast
the young woman was the wife Of an Arab, who had
thus packed hef up with his money his two
greatest valuables but in his terror had abandoned
them both. The soldier placed his living prize on
one of the ammunition Wa. Gus, and divided the
money with his comrades"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25
NJ ! Is L T. l. T. r. * x .

luz PAST to THE FUTURE - The toioNIng sea.
tence from President Quincy Address. at the sec.
ond centennial celeb sJion of the settlement of Bos-
ton, is significant and impressive -" The great
comparative truths, written in letters Of living lsht
on every page Of our history,-the language ad
dressed by every past age Of New England TO sll
future ages. is this -: Human happiness has no per-
feet secuFily but freedom freedom none bu; vr-
tue;-virtue none but knowledge and Mother
freedom, nor virtue, nor knowledge has any vigor.
or immortal hope, except in the principles of the
Christian faith, and ia the sanctions Of the Chris
tian religion"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25
NUMBER 53.
Tue RUINS OF PALENQuE.

We have hitherto alluded to the mission
OF Mr.. John l.. Stephens, Of N. York (well
known by his Travels 10 Egypt, Arabia,
Syria, Russia, &C., TO Central America,
with view to an investigation and dc.
scription Of tho vast and wondrous ruins
OF an ancient, world-iorgotten city, near
the present village of Palenquc. A re-
cent Belize paper has the following par
agraph:
Messrs. Caiherwood and Stephens, gen.
tlemen who lately visited us on their way
10 explore the ruins Of Palcnquc, after
undergoing many privaiions incident to
their researches, have arrived safely at
New York, after suffering much from
stress OF weather. We understand that
they intend shortly giving TO the world
the fruits OF their discoveries, which can.
not but provo of immense Interest," when
We consiier the subject to be treated Of;
for what can more as,onlsh the human
mind than to hear that the deserted ruins
of an enormous city have been discover.
ed, equal in size TO three modern Londons;
and that, too, built OF materials, the inn
mensty and durability of which, appear
almost fabulous 10 modern archiiectsl
The nanc of this mighty mass Of depart
ed greatness is absolutely unknown to
either the aborigines or present race, and
what is mpre wonderful, the very exist
ence Of such city is absolutely unmen-
toned BY any ancient writer. The city
IS named PaIenque, name given it from
that OF an Indian village, situated in lis
immediate neighborhood. 1t lies in a hill.
~ province of Mexico, bordering on Pc.
ten; the site is remarkably well chosen;
Two opposite plains Of immense extent,
shelving gradually toward each other,
hut divided from approximation by mo-
Bile river called usumacinie, unite 10 form
lng noble lan1scape thus on an open
plan which gently dcscends from the
mountains, the city stands lost in It's own
shadows and melancholy greatness the
graceful palm, towering cedars, the flow.
ry Cieba, having now usllrped the abodes
Of possibly preadamtc Princes; md mar
bic halls, where beauty was wont to re.
pose and listen 10 the falling of trans.
parent fountains, nre now tenan,cd by tho
wild beasts Of the forest. A field will
thus IN all probability be thrown open TO
the specuations Of tho moraIist, philoso-
pier, historian, and novelist, fur surpass-
ing IN point of interest the Wanted pyra-
mlds Of Egypt or the dim cities Of Hercu.
laneum ind Pompci-- scientific attrac-
tons. which, through the indefasigablc
cxcrtions Of our late visitants, are in all
Likelihood in fair way Of beng general.
~ difi'used throughout the civilized world.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

GREAT BRIrArN. The average value
Of the annual produce Of the mines Of the
British Islands amounts 10 the enormous
sum Of Gao 900, 900; Of which about Es,-
900 900 arise from iron and f9,000,000
from coal. The mineral produce Of Corn.
wall and Devon alone has recently a.
mounted to Ell 100000. In this estimate
the value Of the copper is taken in the ore
before fusion /; and that Of the iron, zinc,
tin, and silver, after fusion, in their first
marketable condi,ion--us pigs, blocks,
and ngois; the coal is valued al the pits
mouth. - London Globe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

A NEw Town AFFAIR The inhabitants Of a
town in Connecticut it is said voted that, whereas
the selling of rum is profitable to the seller and un-
profitable 10 the town, tho viii take the busi-
ness in their own hands. They accordingly sp-
pointed maa to sell spirits for them voted him
salary; ordered the select men to furnish the rum,
and directed the agent TO register every man vino
bought the rum and the quantity bought.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

TnE RICHMOND BANKS continue 10 pay specie
with every prospect of continuing. Ii is highly de-
sI able thai they should do but there ia auuther
thing atil more desirable stili more ind pens able
and tha, is tnat the community shall not be made
tho sacrifice Of the operation. II the line OF dis
counts is 10 be contracted 10 enable the Banks to
continue the payment Of ca.h--if by tins means,
d. alers who depend them are to be deprived OF
Bank facilities and driven f'om the market and "a
a consequence country produce is to fall from the
absence oil competition, the planter injured, the
large capitalist only he1e6ied--hen all except that
capitalist will excaim to the Banks, foiiotc Mc cr
ample Of Philadelphia and Baltimore Itis no
tine 10 grind the face of the community by curtail.
and contractons of discounts. II is no tine FOR
Banks, already staggering under load Of pubic
odium to inc ense that odium by making tie rich
richer aud the Foorer-fpr such is the direct "A sct
of cont acting at this period the line Of discounts
OF necessity driving small dealers from the Ware
houses and giving monopoly to those who rely on
their re sources.
But viii il be necessary for the Bank. 10 con-
tract their line Of discounts. enable them to main
tain specie payments We understand otherwise
and we state it with much pleasure On the other
hand, some of them we hear have EXTENDED it since
the resumption Those institutions will deserve
noby and win golden opinions, if in the face Of the
difficulties OF the times, they shall both maintain
specie payments, extend relief to The community
snd enable the farmer and planter to reap the Just
reward Of his toll Rich. Wing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

AUToDIoGRAPHr.-We learn from the New Ha-
ven Herald that the venerable Col. John Trumbull,
(the last surviving remnant Of Washington. mill
tary family during the revolutionary war is abou,
to publish a volume containing "Reminiscences, OF
his own Times" with such reflections az the nature
OF the subject may require In this department,
the most generally interesting in the whole circle
of literature we have bsen hitherto extremely de-
fcent. The work Of Colonel Trumbull will be
looked for with more than ordinary curiosity. aud
will doubtless be of more than ordinary value.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25
Cualous REMAaKs ON THE BrnLr. by

widow at the age Of 65, who had moth
ing to do, and could not sleep.
The Bible contains 1866 ,4s9 letters,
sl0,697 words, 3l,l73 verses, 1880
chapters, GO books. The word and oc-
ours 46,227 times; 'Lord" 1,S55; Re.
verend'' only once, and that in the lllth
Psalm. The 9th verse OF the 7th chap
ter Of Ezra contains the alphabet. The
10Th chapter of the I'd book Of Kings and
the 37th chapter of Isaiah are alike. The
first man recorded as buried in coffin
was Joseph, Goth chapter OF Genesis and
26th verse. No where but in the LIST chap
ter, 81 Timothy, is the name grandma.
Their mentioned. Two particularly fine
chapters to read you will find are the Cd
Of Joel and the Goth Of Acts. There is
no name or word Of mora than six sylla-
bes in the holy Bible English paper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

SMALL NoTEs.-We are extremely glad to be able
10 state, says the Philadelphia Standard that we
have just learned from gentleman directly from
Harrisburg that not only every sound Harrison
democrat. but large number Of the friends Of
Governor Porter are in favor Of granting 10 the
Banks the privilege II issuing &, TWO, and THREE
dollar bills.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

SPONTANEOUS TEMPERANCE MEETINGS The
Boston Journal states that Tuesday, the 23d inst
is the day appointed for Simultaneous Temperance
meetings, throughout the civilized world when the
friends OF temperance, without regard to religious
sscts, or political parties, or conditions Of e as.
semble together in their diff towns or dslrcts
and celebrate the ,riumph., and seek to extend the
blessings Of The Temperance reform.