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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
HARRODSBURG CELEBRATION,

The celebration of the first settlement
of Kentucky, took place a, Harrodsburg
on the 10th ard 18th June. From the
descriptions in the kentucky papers we
Judge the occasion was one Of great in.
terest. There were thirteen military
companies on the ground, and vast null
titude Of peopie--the sons and daughters
Of Kentucky.
The first day wns devoted to religious
exercises, and sermon was preached by
the Rev. Joseph Z. Stiles. The 18th
was set apart for the anniversary ora
ton, which was pronounced by the Hon.
Ben. Hardin. The discourse was ex.
temporaneous, and is said to have abound
ed in Interesting historical details, md in
eloquent and impressive appeals TO the
gallant. hearted descendants Of valiant
fathers.
The woodlands, says the Lexington
Observer, in which the multitude were
assembled, contained the entrance 20
cave Of about four hundred yards extent.
within which in the earliest period OF
DANIEL BooNE's exploration OF Ken
lucky, he took refuge from the savages
during whole winter. Ii is of cons d.
cradle deminsions, contains a copious
stream of fine water, and was capable of
being easily concealed or defended. Inn
med,ately over lis site, the orator descant-
ed upon the deeds Of the wonderful man
whose fame is inseparably connected with
TINT Of kentucky.
There was present on this interesting
occasion the venerable Ms. llARRop,
who was one Of the first females that
ventured into the forests of "the dark
bloody ground" She is now eighty
eight years Of age, and has lived for six-
ty-seven years on the spot where her
husband first settled. There were two
other matrons also present, Mrs. ruoNAs
and Mrs. WILSON, who were companions
of Mrs. II. in the first settlement of Ken
lucky. The appearance of these veneer.
able DANES caused much sensation in the
multitude.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

Tue New York Times aud Star has the
following notice of three great historical
paintings which have lately arrived from
Paris for exhibition in that city -
. The subjects Of oil ofthem are Amer.
icon-- purely, proudly American-being
nothing less than the I" Storming of York
town" the Battle of Lake Erie,' and
Fthe Battle Of New Orleans" treated in
sirikingly original manner. and in tho
full grandeur of this department Of the
art, by three French artists OF the high.
es, cminence--namely, Eugene Lauri.
L. Isabey, and Bellange. In point of
dimensions they are larger, with few ex.
ceptons, than any pictures that have ever
appeared on this continent, andin mag
nificence OF group and effect, many con-
noisscuis consider them unrivaIlcd by any
modern productions OF their class. They
are to be seen at the Lyccum in Broad
way and sriii be seen, we should think,
by large portion of our citizens and
their families. They have each cost tho
labor of years, and IN American might
travel the globe without meeting any
thing SO gratifying to his national pride,
or so calculated TO Undue him with an en-
thusiasiic admiration of the noble art OF
painting, as these superb illustrations Of
his country's history. To neglect them
would be reproach ut once TO his pa
,rio,ism and to his taste. Il would be I'M
grateful, indeed, TO the eminent painters.
who have devoted SO many years to TASKS
so essentially complimentary TO our va
lor.
But faint conception Of the merits of
these grand productions can be formed
from any of the aitle.picces than tho
generality Of our citizens have had an OPP.
porlunity of seeing for they are upon
scale and in style far beyond ordinary
rivalry. They will undoubtedly be the
lions OF the season, and would be in any
city of the Union." s~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

THE MISSION TO ENGLANp.-lt is stat
ed in the Philadelphia Chronicle that the
Hon. John Sergeant has declined the ap.
pointment of Minister TO England. So
far as the interests of the country are
concerned, it is TO be regretted that Mr..
Sergeant has declined. but We dare say
the reasons assigned in the Chronicle
are sufficient. Mr.. Sergeant prefers tho
practice of profession, lucrative enough
10 provide for his family, 10 the honor Of
educing it to poverty in the service of
the country. Ii will always be difficult,
to obtain the services Of other than very
rich men in our diplomatic stations in
foreign countries, at the meagre salaries
allowed by law, and it is not always the
wealth., s, man that is best fitted to repre-.
sent the country in such capacity "
Y. Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

We learn from the Charlottesville papers. tina,
the v,siters Of the University on Friday last, aP
pointed Judge HxsRr ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Pre-
sident Of the Court of Appeals of Virgins, Profes
sor Of Law at the University. cfa
The Rev. YIN. NJ. JACKSON, of the Episcopal
Church, has been appointed Chaplain to tie Uni
versiiy, for the ensuing session. ~
A meeting of the Alumni was held on Friday, a,
which Essays on tho judcious system Of pop
ular education we're read. The society passed a
resolution directing copies of these Essays to be
sent to the Governor with request that he would
lay them before the Legislature for its considera-
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

RAILRoADs.-Tnere is now wanting
only two or three links TO complete the
long line Of railroad from Maine TO North
Carolina-24 miles between Hartford and
Springfield and iifiy miles from Now Ha-
ven to the State Line Of New York, max.
ing one entire line from Buffalo on the
west and Portland on the east to the city
of Wnshington--in length over 1900
miles. When this is completed, we have
an iron line from the east to abe west,
north to the south and southwest, Of con.
tinued lines with the exception Of abou.
so miles from Washington to Fredericks-
burg, Virginia, Of nearly 5000 miles
Hartford ConYQat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
REBELLION CAmpRrpcE.--Haryard

REBELLIoNsaT Communications
College, says the Boston Courier, is in u
state Of complete INSTRUMENTATION and dis.
order. The students refuse to attend al tho
recitat!ons, or to submit in any other way
to the authority of the officers. They have
put forth verbally, n" Second Declare
ton Of Independence" and demand the
expulsion of one Of the tutors. The off,
GERS, Of course, refuse them this small f-
vor, being more accustomed TO expel stu
d mis- than tutors. 'Ehe burning ola wood
en- building on the college ground, few
days ago, is supposed to be connected
with these troubles. The affair grew
out OF an attempt to suppress Hasty
Pudding Club"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE.


The Arm OF JULY falling Sunday, this year,
such ceremonies as were intended to honor the
birth day of The Nation performed on Satur-
day last, the 81 instant.
Early in the day, the La Fayetto Guards, under
the command of CAPT. STEPuKNs' i'arnded, and of
ter mannuvrng in the streets for short time, re-
ccved and escorted the Reader of the Declaration
Of Independence to the Court-Hoose, where, after
the Performance Of mir by the La Foyette Band,
the Declaration was read, ptofaced5y a few re-
marks, 10 the.assembled citizens and soldiers. AZ.
ter another air by the Band, the Guards retired to
OIen's Hote-at which place they diacd in body,
together with some OF their fellow-citizens
When the cloth removed, the following Reg
ular Toasts were read from the head of the table
By T.. p. HUNTER. President Of Ilee Day, and reit-
Grated by w. A. SoMMgRviLLG, Vice President, to
which the company responded in hearty draught.
OF wine, and heartier huzzas;
There were no volunteer toasts drunk
REGULAR ToASTS.
!. Tur DAY WE CELrnRArE: The political Sab.
bath of the Nation. May its observance he moi,
forgotten by tho American People but be hailed,
at each returning anniversary, az the remembrancer
of other days and of principles connected with ou,
existence as a Nation.
.. GEORGE WAsHIsGroS.
g. Our CousraY We honor hcr-we love her
we praise her. Lives there citizen who doe.
not wear her in his hearts core-ay, in his heart
of heart ~
4. The President OF THE UNITED STATES.
5. The CONSTITUTION In its preservation, we
behold Nationality. Safety Honor--ia its subver-
sion, Ruin, Misery, Disgrace. Pasied be the
hand that would eaaee one outline, OF destroy one
ornament OF this, our Ark Of safety.
d. The MEN OF 76 AND THE DEEDS or 20 I;
The mellow influence of Time but hallows the birth
struggles Of the Nation
=" These are deeds which should not pass away,
And names that must not wither, though the earth
Forget her empires with great decay"
2. THE LATE PREsIpENr The Republic for
the first time. in the death OF Harrison nnourns the
demise of its chosen head. His country's history
Is his-the affections of nation Of freemen const-
tute his most enduring monument.
6. RoBERT FULToN The father Of steam nayi-
CATION. His fame is sounded from the engine and
the paddle wheel-hs epitaPh is on the river, the
lake and the ocean.
o. THE STAR SPASGLcD BANNER: II has foated
the breeze. through battles and through storms.
Far as the white wings Of commerce exteLG, il is
known and respected.
TO- THE ARMY AND NAVY: The one, the body
guard, he other, the citadel of Freedom. May no
Pisistratus arise TO render necessary monu-
inent TO Harmodius and an Aristogton
IL. ruE OLD DoMISIoS Equal with the Union
in our oye--afier that, far, far above comparison
~. lsTEnsAL IMPRovEMEsT The lisaturs
which will bind together the conflicting interest oil
tiis mighty nation.
49,. WosAS:
-" In whom ct conspre
All charms which needless hearts can move
Whom but TO sea is to admire,
And, oh forgive the worl--to love go
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
HAGERsrowN, Md, July l

MURDER. MURDERERs TAKEN.
On the 9th or 10th ultimo, an aged
man named CONRAD c. CRIsT, living in
Bonneville, Berks county, Pa, was muir
dered in most horrid manner--his head
and face shockingly mutilated and his
brains scattered over the floor. Suspicion
fixed upon two young Germans, one Of
whom had lived with him they were ac-
cordingly pursued by some Of the rela-
tives of the deceased and, few days
since, apprehended in Miami county, Ohio,
by David Renno and Daniel Bentz. They
passed through this place on Tuesday
last, on their way to Reading to stand
their trial. ,..
The names OF the persons charged
with this foul act, are John Rinehart and
John X. Floshman. The deceased was
supposed to have about $500 in his house
at the time of the murder. Torch Light.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
In Frederick County Bank notes, I,54
sls.643

Aggregate Sls,643
Together with about 50, 500 of scrip Of
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal which
was on special deposi,e in the bank al
the iime Of the robbery and belongs to in.
dividaafs. The bankihas notin he slight.
est degree relaxed its vigorous exertions
Tor the apprehension ofthe robbers and
the restoration of the r, sjJue Of the stolen
funds as above mentioned. BY reference
TO our advertising columns it will be seen
that reward Of $4,000 is offered for he
robbers and 20 per cent. for the resi-.
due of the stolen funds.
THg FaEpERIck COUNTY BANK Ron.
BERy.-The connection between WILEY,
the New York lawyer, and the robbers Of
the Frederick County Bank, is oil kind
so singular that nothing less than judi.
cial investigation of this matter is likely
to be satisfactory to the public. The
New York Sun, in an article rather apol'
ocetical than otherwise, speaks OF WI.
LEy's being concerned in the business as
a professional transaction and says
Very soon after the robbery, the whole
transaction became known to him, and he
was employed professionally to effect
negotiation between the persons who had
possession Of the stolen money, and the
bank the object Of which was 10 effect
return ofthe issues OF the bank, the bonds,
&c, stolen. The bank, in its advertise
ment, had offered reward of six per
cent. for the return of those issues. Mr..
WILEY wrote to the officers Of the bank,
advising them OF his commission to treat
with them two of whom, as before stat.
ed, came to the city, and entered with
Mr.. Wiley. upon the negotiation in ques-
ton. Mr.. Wiley's client or clients, de.
clined yielding up the issues, bonds, &c.
at the rate offered by the bank for the is
sues--{no reward being offered for the
securities land insisted upon reward of
ten per cent. To this demand, however,
the agents Of the bank objected but
eventually a compromise was effected,
the amount Of which was, tina, ii over
| 100000 of the issues were returned ,
they would allow reward of eight per
cent. on the issues.
This is cool narrative of " business
transaction - and IT shows that Mr.. Wi.
ley and his clients were no inexpert hands
at such negotiations. Whether it would
not be more consistent with law and jus
lice, however, TO regard MIR. Wiley MS an
accessory after the fact, rather shan as
the legal counsel of such clients, is ques-
ton which bill of indictment by the
Grand Jury of Frederick County might
bring to an issue.--BaH. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

" Why is it, that the men, especially the young
men, Of our village, who compelled to perform
military duty, do not attach themselves to the
Guards We have always thought it singular that
our town, numbering men enough for two OF three
companies, should not be abls to support Voun-
tcer corps as Hourshing as Shepherdstown and
Charlsstown now boast. The exercise is interest
ing, and the amusement manly and We do hope
that we may soon hear of whole sections of recrHas
being mustered into line.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
HARVEST.

The harvest was partially commenced in this
county the latter part Of last week, though many
of our farmers put of cutting their wheat till the
middle Of this week. 1t is the general opinion now
tina, the crops will be much shorter than was anti
cipated few weeks ago, many surprising it will be
isss than half, taking the county throughout. The
small grain suffered much from the late rainy "ea-
Their and many Of the heads scarcely filled.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

EsCArE OF CoNvIcTs. extra from
the ST. Louis Gazette Office dated the
18th ultimo, states, that VIM. BuIlafd. the
overseer ofthe State penitentary, at JEFF
ferson City, was murdered by convic,s on
the 18th ult. eight Of whom made their
escape. The overseer was by pretence
induced to stoop when he was struck
down. The conviets then took the keys
from bis body, opened the gates and es-
capped. They were fred upon by the only
guard on duty, but his shot did not take
effect. The Governor of Missouri has Of
lered reward of $500 for them, and the
lessee OF the Pentcntlary has added 500.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT.

APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT.
by and Nth The aiUice aud consent Of the Senate.
Joseph Eve, Charge d'Affaires to Tex.
as.
Isaac Rand Jackson, Charge d'Affaires
to Denmark.
Walter Forward, First Comptroller Of
the Treasury OF the United States.
Elisha Whittlesey, Auditor oflhe Trea.
sury for the Post Office Department of
the United States.
Paul Rossignol, Superintendent of the
Branch Mint at Dahloncga, in the State
of Georgia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08
EORGERY.

"a Michael Lyons, laborer on the Rail Road, wa'
arrested on Monday last, upon a charge OF forging
and passing an order on General Boyd for $l5
The name of jeremiah Sullivan, another laborer
Fwas signed to H. Lyons was carried before VIM
L. Boak, Esq., and before he could be examined
he made bolt from the room and escaped.
A warran, was also issued COR Thomas Purtil, a,
an accessory, but he has not been taken.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

1t is rumored from Washington, tina; the gallan,
and ac umplished General ScorT will be appointed
to succeed General MAcoMB as COMMANDMENT
Chief Of the Army. General Scott being the Sc
Nor Major General Of The Army, Is the only officer
entitled the st-iion, and his appointment to il
would give universal satisfaction.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

All hope of ever hearing more Of the
President steamer is abandoned by the
Insurance Companies in New York, which
have paid the $4,000 effected upon the
cargo IN that city.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

20 The Directors of the Frederick County
Bank give notice to the public. that they have
.urned Banking operations, and tina, the bills of the
Bank will be received in payment of dues ut its
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

TIN.--The Tin ore lately discovered
in Coos county N. III. by DR.. Jackson,
the State Geologist, is said to be very
abundant. 1t is the only place in the
United States where tin ore has been
found in any quantity. In fact, there are
bat three or four mines in the WIDE world,
where the article is produced to great
extent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

In the course of the debate on the bill
for the relief of Mrs. Harrison, it was
stated that General lIarrison's postage
while he was a candidate for the PresI.
dency amounted to $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-08

A large number Of the ardent friends
OF General Harrison, now at Washington,
justly dissatisfied with the provision pro.
posed TO be made for his family, have held
meeting there, Thaddeus Stevens, OF
Pennsylvania taking the lead--to set on
foot private subscription to raise $780,
600 in Pennsylvania alone for that pur-
pose, or to raise a monument to his mem
DRY.
NJ. Francis Gouraud, who mrs, intro
duced the Daguerrcotype into New YORK.
has succeeded in procuring by the aid o.
This instrument four large and admirable
views Of the Fails Of Niagara.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-05-08

could still carry as bold front, or still WELD
your wand with the same magic potency, and
at each arrival you have discharged freight
SO varied and rich in humour, frolic, intelli-
gence and wit, that more than one of us have
been induced to the belief that your treasures
were CLEANED from fairy land. We have often
read in school-boy days, how Jason and Ene-
as met in their expeditions with "scopula" and
"aras," and we could not conceive why the
'Picayune" should not have its "sirens,"* or
its "Charibdis," but we now "give in" From
a small coasting schooner, like the Irshman's
pistol it has grown into dashing gallant frig-
ate, and has crossed the big water where it
has excited as strong sensation, and expert
enced as favorable reception as it ever did
at one of its home ports. All, well! specula-
ton is lost upon you; you come and 60 as if
"no habitant of earth thou art" and if we
may venture conjecture upon your exemp-
ton from the ills of life, we would swear that
it's because you carry the graces as your cab
in passengers; Apollo leads your band while
Silinus guides the helm.
We have heard of authors who in their mo-
ments OF inspiration. swore that the lovely
That's sat beside them in the form of bottle of
wine; and were we believers in the doctrines
OF Confucius, we would swear that old Bac-
chus himself, rosy with gaiety and good hui
NOR, sat before us in the form of the 'Picay.
un.' Go to-"verily thou art very devil
in thy mirth"
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-05-08
THE RICH MANS DAUGHTER.
BY A LADY.

1t is often said that the times are strangely
altered; and certain it is the people are. Il
was thought honorable to labor, to be constant
ly engaged in some active and useful avoca-
tion-and nowadays it is thought honorable
to be idle. There is much complaint of the
high price of every necessary of human exis-
tence, and with much truth. But if the a.
MONT ofidleness could be counted with math-
ematlcal accuracy throughout our extended
Republic, allowing the drones only half price
for services they could perform, which others
are now paid for, it might not be an unsafe
calculation 10 put down the whole amount
now paid for provisions and marketing in the
United States. 1t is not a little inconsistent
to hear parents whine about the price of pro-
visions, while they bring up their daughters
TO walk the streets and expend money.
In one of our great commercial cities there
resides gentleman worth from two to three
millions of dollars. He had three daughters,
and he required them alternately 10 go into
the kitchen and superintend its domestic con-
Germs. Health and happiness he said we're
thus promoted; besides he could not say, in
the vicissitudes of fortune, that they might
not, ere they should close their earthly career,
be compelled to rely on their hands for a live.
llhood, and he could say that they never could
lily until they knew, with practical experience,
all the economy of the household affairs
One of these daughters is now the lady of
Governor of one of these States--all at the
head of very respectable families; and they
carry out the principles implanted by their
worthy parent--winning and securing the es-
teen of all around them.
Let the fair daughters Of our country draw
lessons from the Industrious matrons of the
past. The companions of the men who fought
the battles of the revolution where Injured to
hardships and accustomed to unceasing toll,
and SO did they educate their daughters
Health, contentment, happiness and plenty
smiled around the family alter. The damsel
who understood most thoroughly and econ
omcally the management of domestic matters,
and who was not afraid to put her hands into
wash tub for fear of destroying their elastici-
ty and dimming their snowy whiteness, was
sought by the young men of those days as fit
companions for life-but nowadays, to learn
the mysteries of the household would make |
our fair ones faint away, and 10 labor comes |
not into the code of modem gentility!
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-05-08
Notice.


DURSUANT to On order of the Honorable The
IL Probate Court Of Carroll county, Miss;ss;nn;
shall sell to the highest bidder (at public sale i h.
fore the Court House door in the Town of Carroll.
ton, on the
25th day Of May nert,
On a credit of twelve months, the following ae.c,;.
bed lands, to wit: Lots Nos. so, SO, go and an n
the town of Carrolton.
ALSO 10 Is sgr
The North half of the west half of the north ives,
quarter OF section five, township twenty range three
east and an undivided half of the north east quarter
OF section fifteen, and the west half of the north
west quarter of section fourteen; township twenty
range two east as the property of the estate of Tho.
mas Rhodes, deceased.
pond with approved security will be required,
and such title given as was vested in said deceassS
at the time of his death, and no other.
JAS. WELLONS, Ad'mr.
May 3rd, 1S4l. S0Et3
Printers fee eight dollars
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-05-08

says there has been another fight with the In
dams about fifty miles above Austin, in which
eight Indians were killed and 80 horses cap
tured. The expedition was under the com.
mand of Capt. Dolson who was badly wounded.
The editor of the Galvestonian gives the
steamer Friend friendly but rather equivocal
puff. lie says she is the Oldest boat in Texas.
" o. Pic1uune