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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 90
Judge of The Seventeenh Circuit.

JuUSe Of he SerenIcehth Clrcu9k,
The House. according 10 tho joint order Of the
day, proceeded by joint vote with the Senate, to
the election of Judge Of the General Court. to
supply the vacancy in the seventeenth judicial Cir.
cult occasioned by the promotion of Judge John J.
Allen.
Thercupon Mr.. Er.kne nominated VIM Saith,
Esq, Of Grcenbrier, and Mr.. Fulton nominated Ed
ward Johnston, E,q Of Botetourt
After messages OF readiness bad been in,erchang-
ed bel Seen the Houses considerable discussion
having taken place in the Senate in tho interim
the roll VAS called, which resulted as follows:--
For Edward Johnston 70, for VIM Smith SIS.
Joint with The Senate Who number of
vo,es l6l-nrcesary to u choice 81 Johnston
93-Smith c.
And Edward Johnston was declared duly elected
Judge of the General Court for the Seventeenth
judicial Circuit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
DIVIDENDS.

The Bank Of the Valley declared semi annual
dividend on the lst instant, of three per cent. on
the old stock, and two and three lourths per cent.
on the new stock, payable after the 18th.
The Farmers Bank Of Virginia has declared a
dividend of four per cent to the old Stockholders,
and two and three fourths per cent. to the new.
= The Martinsburg Savings Institution has declar.
ed dividend Of three per cent
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
TUESDAY, Jan. 10.
EZpnn rine Rendition.


A motion was made by Mr.. Cropper TO take up
the resolution submitted by him the l5th inst,
to instruct the Senators from this State in Congress
to introduce and for resolution repeating and
iecinaing tho expungins resolutions passed by the
Senate of the United States, Jan. l6, 1897.
This motion excited short debate, in which ,e
veral members participated.
The question on taking up was decided in the nf
hrmatiye-a,es SO, noes 43.
U. s. Bank.
Mr.. Dabney submitted the following resolution,
which he at fir.t moved should be- laid on he table
TIL Thursday but opposition being mado TO that
course, he withdrew his motion:
Resolved. That the Representatives in Con
gress from the State Of Virginia, be requested and
our Senators instructed vote against the charter
st National Bank"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28

FLoRIpA.-A letter has been received at Pilatka
from Colonel LOOMS, dated at Fort Clinch, stating
tina, thirty.three Indians had come in at that post
Tiger Tail had also come in and was going to
Tampa II is thought that in all about siz hGadred
Indians have presented themselves at various posts
along the coast the Gulf side.
A party Of the enemy lately attacked Fort Walk
er, killing two or three negroes and wounding one
. white woman. Fort WaIker 10 between Mcanopee
and NewAansvills,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28

Mr. WEBSTER The Cincinnati Gazette, which
a. first inclined to the opinion that the distinguish.
ed New England Statesman ought not, on his own
account TO accept place in the Cabinet says in its
last number The newspaper announcement of
the selection OF Daniel Webster to be Secretary of
the State gives great satisfaction. The Wing press
regards the matter as settled, and most cordially
approves the choice OF THE ABLE DEFENDER oT the
coNsTITuTioE. His talents and experience emf.
nSntly qualify him for the place in our estimation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28

The Fincastle Democrat announces that the
Hon. Robert Craig has declined being candidate
for reelection in the Rockb,idge Congressional
District. At Van Buren, meeting in Fincas,le,
Delegates appointed to Convention to be
held at Fncs.tle the 9th of February next, for
the purpose of nominating Van Buren, candidate
for Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
BosroN. Jan 81

The steam ship Columbia brought about thirty
thousand letters it being The largest mail ever de-
Iiyered from any vessel at tho post Office in this
city. The New York letters were mostly forward.
ed by the steamboat mail yesterday afternoon, and
the remainder we're sent by the Southern mail this
morning. The amount Of postage on the letters
for city delivery at New York alone exceeded Two
thousand dollars Transsytpt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.

In PEsssYLyAEIk.-Thc Harrisburg fDtelligen-
Ger OF the 18th. after three days proof expert
enca OF the effect of the measure, says: The Banks
Of Pennsylvania resumed specie payments on FRI
day last. We do not believe there was any ssrious
+" run" any Of them. The banks OF this place
paid out comparatively small amount u the pre-
sious metals.
The York Gazette Of the 19th remarks on the
same subject We believe that the ption OF
specie payments Oh Friday last, was general among
the banks OF Pennsylvania. We have not heard OF
an exception. In most nsfances so far SO we have
been able 10 learn, The demand for specie q, the
counters of the banks, was much less extensive than
was expeeied--and scarcely amounted to what is
termed a run. if except the case Of the United
States Bank.
The York Bank commenced redeeming IFS issues
with specie day. before the time fixed by law
land on Friday and Saturday was NOT sailed upon
for more than about 500.
RgsuAPrIoE IN PHHADELpHIA-The New
York Express Of the 18th instant says But very
little specie has been received 10 this city from
Philadel Pia. Brokers and others who had ans
demands on the Banks there, gave orders TO remit
ther funds here by drafts, three.e Fights per cent
IN preference TO taking specie. The Banks there
and particularly the United States Bank, however,
behaved in the mos, prompt and liberal manner
They offered the specie, drafts at par on New
Iork. lbis IS dong the thing in the right way.
Ii will secure to them the confidence Of the public
and will enable them to sustain their position.
REsuaPrios IN ILLIsois.-It will be remern
bered that blythe unexp ected termination Of an ex-
ira session Of the Legislature of that State, few
hours, on day, previous to the commencement of
the regular session, the State Bank Of Illinois was
in a measure coerced into the work Of resaming
specie payments, somewhat sooner than it other
An.-
place, IT we mistake not, on the 2lsr of December
And we now learn from the St. Louis Republican
Of late date that . the demand for specie on the
State Bank OF Illinois, had thus far been much less
than was expected We are .old, in fact, that
there has been nothing like run on the State
Bank, Or any its branches. The resumption thus
far IS said TO have had no influence whatever the
condition of the bank.
RESUMPTION IN DfLAwARS.--An the banks in
Wilmington, Delaware, resumed specie payments
on the 18th. There was no upon them, and oil
passed off quietly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
sATurpAY, jan fG

The following fepor, Of the Committee on BAnks
was read and agreed to
The COMMITTEES on Banks 30 ahorn was rsfprted
resolution "enquifisg into the constitutional
power Of the Legislature well as the ezpeden.
ey ofproyiding by law that The Stockholders in the
Banks Of the Commonwealth be made indiv dualiy
liable tie holders Of their paper il On amount
equal the stock they may hold in the said bank-
have had Tie sans under consideration, aud asked
TO be Discharged from the further consideration
thereof
A petition presented by Mr.. W0nhing,on.
Of citizens Of the county Of Jefferson asking the
establishment Of depot on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad kearneysyilIe in said county and pc.
tition Of other citizens OF said county for the estab-
lishnent Of depot said railtoHd OF the inter.
section Of said rsilroed with the county road lead.
ing from Charlestown TO Shepherd.town, .hieh
were laid upon the table
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
SMALL NOTES.

A bill suthorisng the Maryland Banks to issue
and receive the notes OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road Company, has passed both Houses OF
the Maryland Legislature, and now law of that
Stats.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28
Virginia LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

RICHMOND, Jan. Is, 1871.
message read ON tbs Senate that they
have passed the bill entitled IAN act to establish
flour inspection in the city Of Wheeling"
MIR. Copper offered The following, which after a
brief debate between Messrs. Cooper Langhorns,
Tunstall and Ridley was, on motion Of Mt. Lang.
horDs, laid on the fabe.
Resolved, by the General Assembly Of Virginia
that the Senators from this State in the Congress
Of the United States be, and they are hereby. In.
sfncted TO introduce and vote for resolution re.
pealins or resembling the Exprpgiug Resolutions.
passed BY the Senate OF the Z. States, Jan 10Th.
1887
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28

H.cRe1E: Tho - 5'sl2yore Of Michigan Assem-.
bed 81 Ann Harbor, an lh. ( h instant Haa Ptjlo.
C Fuller was elected Speaker by a large majority.
The Wing eiaimaats Of Wayne county, have been
admitted TO their seats by vote of - 81. Gov.
Woodbridge mcsRsge WIS delivered ON tins 7th IN
slant. II recommends early attention 10 improy.
ing the system Of Common Schools; some aitcra-
lions and notifications in existing laws and speaks
favoraby to "a general bankrupt laws, not to include
however, corporations. The public works of the
State yield, yet, income and the Governor re-
eommends 20 prosecute 20 completion frs, those
that will soonest bring some returns, With which TO
pay the interest on their cost. The aggregate sum
expended ON works OF informal improvement, the Last
year. was Sf63,slG s5. The expense Of Sustaining
the STATE Government, for The FIRST four years Of lis
existence, was nearly $500 0O0 beyond the means
provided Tor the, purpose, which amount remains
unpaid. Boston T.mcs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28

RESUMPTION IN DfLAwARS.-An the banks in
Wilmington, Delaware, resumed specie payments
on the 18Th. There run upon them, and all
passed off quietly
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
GEN. HARRIsoN's AIDS.

A few days ago in noticing the presence at
Gen. Harrison's death bed of Col. Chambers
and Col. Todd, we spoke of them as the 'chosen
aids of the COMMANDMENT chief at the battle of
the Thames" A friend at distance thinks
the mode of expression calculated to authorize
an inference that Col. O'Fallon, and Col. John
Speed Smith were not considered "chosen aids"
To authorize such an inference was far from our
intention. We were well aware that Col.
O'Falon and Col. Smith both shared the conf
dence of Gen Harrison as well as the dangers
to which he was exposed during the compaign
of 1912.
At the battle of the Thames Col. Todd and
Col O'Falon were the regular aids, and Col.
Smith, and Col. Chambers the volunteer aids OF
the Commander-in-chef Col. O'Fallon and
Col Smith are both living, the former in Mis-
souri,, the latter in Kentucky, and are esteemed
for their talents, integrity and patriotism. No
men have felt more poignant grief than they at
the unexpected departure of their beloved Cen
eral.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE ARMS.

We observe, in a late English paper, notice of a
improvement in fire arms, which has for its object
to increase the rapdity of discharges. The descrip-
ton is not perfectly ineligible to U.S. but II is sufi-
GENTLY so to induce the belief that it cannot be com
pared with the beautiful invention of our citizen, Colt,
for the same purpose
We have often examined the improvements made
by Mr. Colt since the first introduction of his weapon,
five years ago, and have been well satisfied, both
from own observation and the opinions Of military
and naval gentlemen that it is the most perfect and
deadly weapon of the kind in existence. ~
We happened accidentally to be present some weeks
ago. in company with Col. Chambers, when several
bullets were thrown from Of the small pistols by
the mere explosion Of the cap, Without particle of
ponder, with such force to sink them more than
one-third their diameter in the door Of the room at
some twelve feet distance. The rapidity with which
these pistols, rifles and carbines discharged, is
notwithstanding an almost continuous stream of
balls with tremendous force.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

We take great pleasure in calling the attention OF
the citizens and Others at present in Washington, to
Editorial brother and personal acquaintance, Mr.
Backus editor and publisher ofthe "Canajoharie Radii
who is at present in this city business, and will be
happy to receive the subscriptions of citizens to
his interesting paper.
Mr. Backus is deaf and dumb gentleman, is well
educated and very intelligent and agreeable. More
over, he, some months since, suffered the loss Of
all his printing Office by fire. BY the benevolence of
the citizens of the North and East nearly the amount
of his loss has been made up him. and he wishes
to add few more names to his list He has wife
and child, both deaf mutes, dependant upon him for
support.
Mr.. B. called day two since to pay his respects
to the President and to receive his to his list
We were much amused and gratifed by the warm
and earnest expressions Of satisfaction and pleasure Of
the young man when he had taken leave of the Pres
dent We are sure that words will be necessary
from us to induce those who with this meritorous
and unfortunate gentleman to aid him in his laudable
undertaking.
The paper is neutral in politics, but Mr. B. tells us
that he is " a first rate Wing, and always votes cor
rectly." -..,. .......
We shall be happy to receive any subscriptions for
him that it may be deemed proper to leave at this
office. ...-.... a.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
JOHN TYLER, @ae "
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
-- AMERICA

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN. a.E a.'
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that CHRIsToPH FRIEDRIcH PLATE has been appointed
Consul of Bremen for the port Of Philadelphia, do
hereby recognise him SUCH and declare him free to
exercise and enjoy such functions powers, and privi
eges allowed to the Consuls of the most favor
ed nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof have caused these letters TO
be made patent and the seal of the United States to
be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
the 18th day Of April, A. d. 184l, and Of the
IL. Independence of the United States of Anne
RIGA the sixty fifth.
JOHN TYLER.
FLETCHER WEBSTER, Acting Secretary of State.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
The King, he made chief of me-"
His name was Koro Rarikee."

The British have taken possession OF the Islands OF
New Zealand, and established Colonial Government
there.
Their mode Of proceeding has been thus: few
emigrants first sent out, who established them
selves the Coast. Soon little plantation was form
ed-next Consul was sent out, and after awhile I'M
der the pretext of the barbarty of the inhabitants
the total want of law and of protection to the Emf
grants the Islands formally taken possession Of
Governor Hobson or Jobson sent out and the Brit
sh Flag hoisted to astonish the natives. We have
just seen newspaper published at the Town Of Koro
Rarika, named after the distinguished cheftain men
toned in the couple above, we suppose, and called
g. the New Zealand Advertiser" We subjon an ar
ticle from the Koro Rsrika paper.
owe are glad to perceive that Mr.. Michael Fitz-
patrick of the Hobson Hotel has nearly completed
road, sufficiently wide for vehicles to pass and fro
from koro Rarika to Matavia, without any exception
of the prettest and most retired spots in the bay of
Islands, &C., &C."
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
INTERESTING STATISTICS.

The subjoned table has been compiled with all
convenient accuracy from the Blue Book Of 1910,
and the returns of the census of 1910, as they
have been prepared for printing at the State Depart
ment. r,.#.~.t "a. .%@-s. .'... .... 3...... ~.
Though not exact they will probably be found very
near the truth. There are large number of officers
and agents not named in the Blue Book which are
not included And there are a number-probably
hundreds-named there, whose places Of nativity are
not designated. These are not included in the table
The sum total does not comprise the list of post
masters in the U. ST. the persons employed in
Washington included. ... r ..,.t. .,,. 4.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

burglary, Murder and Arson at ST. Louis.-The
excitement at ST. Louis is intense in consequence of
the atrocious crimes committed there in the night of
the 18th inst. The circumstances are briefly these:
About o'clock in the night large building occu-
pied by Simonds s. Morrison, as a commission house,
and by w. g. Pettis, as banker, discovered to
beo fire. On opening the door Of the banking house.
the dead body of Jacob Weaver was discovered bear
ing the marks of pistol shot his eye and sundry
other wounds inflicted with sharp instrument. This
young man was clerk of another firm but in the
habit of sleeping with Jesse Baker clerk of the
mission house. Baker was missing. The fire ex-
tended. In the of it, of the walls fell and
killed fireman by the name of Ansel s. Kimball
His remains after recovered from the ruins
The body of Jesse Baker, the other clerk, found
on Monday morning beneath the ruins of the bank
vault, his head and neck burnt to the bone-it is
thought he killed by the robbers while attacking
them defending the vaults of the bank. The re-
port of pistol was heard that night in the banking
house.
A meeting Of the citizens was held-a committee of
10 for each ward appointed to ferret out the murderers
and the Mayor offered reward Of IS 900 for the
rest and conviction of the perpetrators of the act
The St. Louis Fire Company offered an additional
reward Of $780, 80. ..'"s ..~
The loss by the fire is estimated at $4,000 1t is
supposed the burglars after large sum of mo-
ney which had been deposited in bank the day pre-
vious 1t not ascertained whether they succeed
ed.
An old woman had also been murdered in FAIRS
out township for 800 The murderer was commit
ted tojail.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

MARTIN Durable, Naval Officer at New Or
leans, vice Henry d. Peire.
LEVI STERLING, Receiver of Public Moneys
for the District Of Lands subject to sale at
Muskoday, in the Territory of Wisconsin, vice
Paschall Bequette.
ALEXANDER p. FIELD, to be Secretary for the
Territory of Wisconsin.
ROBERT TYLER, to be Secretary TO the Presi-
dent to sign patents.
SURVEYORS GENERAL.
JAMES WILSON, for Wisconsin and Iowa.
SILAs REED, for Missouri and Illinois.
ATTORNEYS OF THE o. 8.
FRANKLIN DEXTER, for the District Of Mas
sachusetts.
Thomas W.. SUTHERLAND, for the Territory
of Wisconsin.
MARSHAL OF THE U. 8.
JOHN B. ELDRIpaE, for the District of Con-
necticut.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
ROBERT GETTY, for the County of Washing
ton in the District'of Columbia. (Re-appointed.)
DEPUTY POST MASTERS.
ROBERT M. RIDDLE, at Pittsburg, Pennsylva-
MIA.
JONAS M. WHEELER, at Canandaigua, New
York.
GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON, at Boston, Mas
sachusetts.
APPRAISERS OF MERCHANDISE AT NEW YORK.
MElGs ID. BENJAMIN. .-. d.. y.
EDWARD TAYLOR. " -
MATTHIAS B. EDGAR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

specified but is growing mystifcation ofthe subject
from beginning to end. There IL not proper imam
cia statement in the whole letter Nobody could be
wiser for reading IT, except in the discovery, that is
a political clap-trap sprung to catch simpletons.
There Is also cheat in tia fraud. II is thrown
out as public official document, whereas it is
private letter Il is dated al the Treasury Depart
mentn and signed by the Secretary of the Treasu-
ryn Il il a malversation of Office and an insult to
the nation.
There is yet further false appearance: In pun
suance of suggestion by the President the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury submits with his resignation,
&C. Did Mr. Woodbury. resign? Or is this an inno-
cent mistake
II is manifest that oil concerned in the fabrication
of this extraordinary document have felt themselves
to be in false and awkward position and they knew
not when, orin what shape to brngait forth Why
did it not appear beforc2 Why has it no address ,
The first notice we have TO rhom il was intended to
be addressed is the occurrence Of the words your
administration, beyond the middle of the document,
and the only other indication the kind is found in the
last word but one yourself" II ventures not to be-
gin with sir" and ends with simple respectfully"
consciousness of false position seems to have put
the whole thing out of gear. Conscience, too, has
kept it back from the public, till two menths had
elapsed and then the Globe brings it out as if it
thing known to be in existence "We have obtained
copy of Mr.. Woodbury's Report to Mr. Van Bu-
rem"
1t is singular infatuatSn, that Mr.. Van Buren,,
Mr.. Woodbury. and others, could, after SO many
quams of conscience, have ventured on grave and
barefaeed an imposition. If il perishes not by that
contempt which it deserves, venture to predict it
will be remembered only as Mr. Woodbury's PsEuDo-
REPORT 10 Mr.. Van Buren~ ,ls
As the subject is up shall endeayor, in our next
to exhibit the real state Of the finances at the close Of
the late administr alton.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

1t is gracious indeed for the Globe to vapour about
national honor and about sustaining the respect oft the
nations of Europe, when its for years past has
been endeavor to bring contempt upon all our nsti-
tutions and upon every man of character connected
with this Government and particularly upon our late
venerable and beloved President. How precisely the
following gentlemanly and decent language of Mr..
OConnell from the English papers, accords with the
slang Of the Globe and its tribe of fellow banditti
'Mr. OConnell continued. He said he had read the
message of President Harrison, and he conceived,
that trashy nonsensical production was never
penned. The old cider-drinking General spoke of
the danger of democraca agitation after having been
raised to his present dignity by as fierce democrai-
cal struggle as ever took place. but it was often the
case that man kicked down the ladder that helped
him to the soughtfor emnence In the event of Eng
land being engaged in war; she would call upon the
Irish for assistance and that they would do as bound
by law" tl#aafntf
Nobody cares fig for the silly raving Of o Cornell
or of the Globe, upon any subject, but we think we
know some hundreds of generous, patriotic, and
warm hearted liishmen, in this country who would
not permit Mr. O'Connell, or any other person, to
use such language in their hearing in regard to
whom every one, who knew him, loved and re-
spected
Choice companions thcse--the editor of the Globe
and OConnell--,fratres ambo. We only hope that
they will keep clear Of neghbors henroosts when
they commence prowlng in company.