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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

THE BANK BILL-THE GLOBE

In an exchange paper, the other day, an article
met our eye, purporting 20 be from the Washing
ton Globe, on'he subject of the passage of the Bank
Bill through the Scnatea synopsis Of which bill is
found in to.day's paper
The Globe goes into some sage calculations TO
prove that the Bill passed the Senate, only by
" black-leg Management Our readers viii roeo!.
lect, from the vote, published last week, that it
passed that body by 90 ayes to % noos---M
CLAYToS (Whig) absentng himself because he
could not vote for the Bill, and Mr.. CurHBERr
(Loco) being conhned to his room from sickness.
The Globe first tells that il did not pass the Sc
nate by a majority of the aohoie body--composed
as il is. Of 50 members. There is one vacancy
from Tennessee; and thereupoh the Globe Gays
" IL her full representation had voted as the fao-
ton Of il voted on ths question and the other dis
.enting member from the Bill (Mr. CLAYroS) had
been compelled TO do his drty; and vote accord
Jog 20 his own sense Of his cath. the charter would
hove f4llcr II he S1naIr.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12
GRENouGn's STATUE OF WAsur

GRENouGn's STATUE OF WASHINGTON.
The Madisouan says: The ship Sea
arrived at the Navy Yard on Friday even.
ing, 30lh ul;imo, from Leghorn, bringing
Grenough's far famed statue of the father
of his country. 1t is said TO be a mugnld
cent work of art, impartins TO the subject
as much of grace, dignity and subimity
as was possible to conceive. 1t is destln'
cd to take the place of Jeferson's statue,
in the Rotunda of the Capitol. It is Of
such colossal size that it will probably
become necessary TO remove portion Of
the wall Of the Capitol to introduce 1t.
The statue of Jefferson, which Congress
declined accepting, will be removed, we
understand, to the yard in front of the
Presidents House"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

COUNCILLOR OF STATE.-Lieut. Gov.
ernor Rutherfoord's term expires next
March, and as it is shown by experience
that Councillor may become Governor,
it is but reasonable to presume, the Wing
majority will prefer Wing to a LocoCoco
for that office. Under this expectation
several Wings have been named as fitted
for the station. A correspondent requests
us to add to the list the name of William
Stands, ESQ.,, late delegate from Prince
George. His qualifications (says our
corresponding ofmind and embellishments
of character have shown him worthy OF
every station he has filed, and give as
surance that he is entitled 10 still higher
promotion. Rich. wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

STAND OUT or THE wAy.-The Pc
.ersburg lntelligenccr Of the 9Th inst.
says :--'' In prosperity, Petersburg is be-
hind no City in the Union. Her Rail
Roads, her Cotton Factoiies, her public
cdifces, and the numerous private build
ngs which are in progress Of erection in
every quarter Of the Town, all bcspeak
her rapid but steady advance TO height
Of prosperity which should satisfy her most
sanguine friends" We are trut ly glad
10 hear this of our nterprising Little neigh.
Dor city Gu the APpomattox. Situated
and circumstanced rs she is, population
&c., considered, we VII pit her against
any town OF city in " Yankee Land" for
indomitable enterprise, practical energies
aud harmonious and irrepressb!e public
spirit. Her example alone is worth
somewhere between $500. 900. md 81,
100000 per annum to Richmod. - Rieh
mond Comrier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The constitution of the Senatorial Body
has ever been esteemed by us as one Of
The most admra bic features Of our Repub-
llcan system. l. gives rise, nevertheless,
it mus, be confessed, to very singular
speciacles now and then. One of these
is exhibited at this moment in the action
upon the Bank Bill. which escaped death
in tina, body on Tuesday by ono vote
only when, if the sense Of all the State
had been truly reflected in the Senate, the
vote would have been more than two to
one in It's favor.--Nat. Int.
The Richmond Wing says The fol-
lowing explains the allusion of the Intelli-
gencer. If all the States were fairly re-
presented the Senate would stand 80
Wing to Ia Loco Focos. That so many
States are misreprcsented, is striking
commentary upon the Democratic princi.
pie. We presume there is comfort, how
ever, in the fact that the misrepresentation
is owing 10 full bloc led Democratic Re.
publican, State Rights mon-who so long
as they profess devotion TO the dear Peo-
pie, may perpetrate any enormlty they
choose
Loco FoCo SENATORS rom Wig
States The following eleven Loco Focos
misreprescnt Wig States in United States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

%" We give, in another column an account d
a" Battle in the ludi N country" There is su3h q
flourish of trumpe,s about the bravery of the troops
that i, requires no stretch of ingenuity discover
at ALL but il happens Il at there is dearth Of new.
just at this time, and tie article LelrS well fiji
M our tweniy-eight columns.
We sec, however from the Baltimore American
that "bottle" recently took place be,~ party
Ct Sioux and their Potlawattame friends. Thu
awattamies-numteting o5-killtd all the 81
oux-5. all told. Afterwards. some 80 roraaat
tamies went out in search of Stou~--aud the,
have returned, it is conjectared that the Siou,
killed them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

MAMMOTH NEWSPAPERS.

The rage for publishing mammoth
sheets is thus humorously hit oft by the
Albany Microscope
pRorosALst-Wo purpose, IN few
DAYS, 10 issue newspaper from this Of
fice. of sufficient dimensions, 10 serve as
an awning for The whole United States
1t will contain 1900, 900 columns ol
reading matter, with "picters 70 match,
being a column and a picture for every
man, woman aud child, in this great re-
public Ii will contain nearly every
work in the English language, brsides
German works for the Dutch Of Philadel.
phia and the West French works for
the Monsieurs, Madames, and Madamoi-
srlles Of New Orleans and other places
Tales and sketches in ether languages,
alive and dead, TO suit all tasles and ca.
pacites; besides literary notices, adver-
tisements Of Pease's candy, editorials, for
eign news, notices 10 corr spondcnls,
puffs OF all sorts, original poetry written
5000 years ago, weekly gossip" lists
Of new subscribers expecting to take our
paper at some future time, our success,
mutton market, deaths, murders, marriages,
duels, bitths, &c. &c.
This vast sheet will be issued some time
in the present month. We have agents
in all parts Of the States, from Maine TO
Georgia, engaged in driving down stakes
TO hang it on 1t viii be visible in every
part Of the Union; and those who will
pay us the sum Of sixpence, will be able
to read il with great ease
N. b. 1t will be invisible to those who
don't pay. 1t will be called The
Earfa's Sheet and Sau Eehpser."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

SINGULAR MILITARY WORCESTERSHIRE
horse OF one of Capt. Ringgold's Flying
Artillery, wh9 was passing down Light
street on Wednesday, 4'h instant, became
unmanageabe, and backed up on the
pavement until his rear came TO the door
leading to Mr.. tIollns' cellar. Most sim
gular to tell, both man and horse then went
backwards down into the cellar, depth
of eight feet, through door not more
than three feet square, without injury to
either. Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Monsieur VATrEMARE, the French gentleman
who was ia this country for some time, collecting
American works, TO be exchanged with EuFopeot
Libraries Tor dn! lcate copies Of valuable authors
on their shelves, has returned to Europe, and hi'
arrival al Hayre is announced. OF the five thou
sand volumes collected, two thousand have arrived
at Hayre, and the remainder are on the way. Mons
newspapers published in our country. These will
form respectable library Of lhemselves--and will
be quite curiosity to people over the Atlantic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The Locos avow great desire that the
President should veto the Bank bill now
before Congress. he does. viii
they be any better pleased with Mr.. Ew-
ing's bill--which is understood TO be the
favorite measure of the President, and
which may be adopted in case of the fail
ure or the other? Richie and the rest
have denounced that as more odious than
Mr.. Clay's original bill. Ii is equally I'M
constitutional, they say-and then they
will have to petition for branch of the
monster here--a painful and Notifying
alternative they would gladly escape.
They would much rather the Bank had
the power OF its own free will to establish
branches than that they would be COM
PEELED to beg for one.-Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Major ToGaMaS, Polish exile, is now
occurring at Bangor, Maine, on tie histo-
ry and condition OF his unfortunate coun-
try. He has no selfish purpos, $, but de-
81 gus only 10 enlighten the American pub
lie rs TO the charaet r Of the Polish PEI.
| pie, md tho true causes Of their dsmem.
berment ard fall. His lectures are said
to be Distinguish for profound and philo.
sophical views, historical learning, md
marked with passages Of great elequenee
ana power, Bad Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The Madsonion copies high compi.
ment paid to Mr.. Clay by Gen. Harrison,
in Georgetown. A similar one was paid
10 him in this City. Whilst addressing a
meeting in the Log Cabin, he said, he
knew that he (Gen. ii. was not the first
choice of the people of this cify.-That
Henry Clay was The first choice. He
could not complain of them for their pref
erence. How could he ahen he preferred
Clay to hinseT?--Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

THE OLD SOLDIER. We understand
that, at the meeting Of the survivors OF
the Battle Of North Point, held last week,
il was determined to form themselves into
an association, after the form ofthc "Cin-
cinnati Society,"" and 10 celebrate, annu-
ally, tho anniversary Of The Battle, by
dinner, commencing on the next 18th of
ptember.-BQh. Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

IMPORTANT FROM FLoRIpa. Advices
from pilatka, received at Savannah, speak
very encouragingiy of the prospect of
speedy termination Of the war in Florida.
Fifteen Indians had gone TO Tampa from
Sam Jones' camp and stated that he and
one &undrtd and fifty warriors wele near
a, hand, and that many Of them desired to
surrender. Col. Worth had sent strong
inducements for them 10 come in, aud II
was thought they would do 50 speedily.
Three Of Wild Cats party arrived at
Tampa and stated that all his people were
on Their way To that post. Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The ST. Louis Republican states that
the citizens OF llinoistown, opposite St.
Louis, have for some time past been trou-
bed with gang Of gamblers, pickpockets
and burglars, who have committed many
derredations. Recently, however, they
determined to bear with them no longer.
A number of the citizens repaired 10 the
coffee house in which tho desparadoes re-
SIDED, and d. molished every movable ar
licle and all the gambling apparatus, and
placing the proprietors Of the house and
their guests in ferry boat sen. them over
to ST. Louis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

A letter from New York says: Among
the passengers in the Acacia, is Mr..
Swartwoui, the late Collector Of this Port.
The late Marshal Of this District intended
to arrest him when lie arrived here, the
warrant for that purpose being in his
hands; bat late order from Washington
has suspended the arrest. He is now In
the city, mud at large. Swartwout says
he is anxious for an investigation Of all
his aff,irs 10 the Custom House. Thus
Price, Swartwout and Hoyt, all alleged
dtfaultcrs, are all now here. Price, by
the why, has for year been practising
law in a small way. The American says,
MIR. Swarwout appeared to-day before
the committee investigating the affairs Of
the Custom House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

SUIT AGAINST Mr.. BIppLE.-Yester-
day declaration was filed in the case Of
the President, Directors and Company OF
the Bank of the United States, versus
Nicholas Bddle. The damages are laid
al one million Of dollars. For the Plain
tiff, Messrs. Rawle, Wharton and F. w.
Hubbell. For the defendant, Messrs.
Randall, Dallas and Meredith. - Phifad.
NJ y En1sUe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The city of New York has been much
excited by murder committed there last
week upon the body Of a young lady, a
Miss Rodgers, who formerly attended
Anderson's Cigar store, in Broadway,
aud was known IS "the beautiful cigar
Girl" On Sunday morning week, as we
learn from the Tribune, she left her home,
lao Nassau street, for wink; ard at the
corner Of Theatre alley she was met and
accosieI by young man, apparently an
acquaintance, with whom she proceeded
toward Barclay street, as for an excur-
sion at Hoboken. Nothing farther was
heard Of her that day by her friends and,
alarmed by her mont appearance, they ad-
vertised for her in Tuesdays paper. Still
nothing was seen or heard Of her I'LL
Wednesday, when Mr.. G. IL. Luther and
two other gentlemen, who were passing
Sybil's Cave, near Castle Point, lioboken,
in a aI-boat, were shocked by the sight
of the body Of female in the water
They brought it ashore, coroner's IN
quest was summoned, and it was proved
10 be the body of Miss Rodgers, and it wa:
evident that she lad been horribly out.
ragged and murdere d !. Suspicion rests
upon young man who has absented hnn'
self from the city siuce the commission
the act.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The dry goods Clerks in the city OF New York
recently held preliminary M citing TO confer on
the exped;ency of regulating The hours Of their at
tendance in stores, IS bettet to promote the in
teresl, Of their employers and the cause of public
morals-the present system being injurious alike
10 the mind and health. The number Of CLERKS in
dry goods stores in that city is said 10 be four thou
send
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Chapman, the geritable Chapman, has
commenced the publication of a weekly
paper al Indianapolis, entitled the " State
Sentinel" A, the head Of the Sentinel"
the editor has stationed game cock,
with The words "crow, Chapman, crow y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

THE IRISH WESLEYAN CoNFEREScE.--
This body Of clergy assembled at Cork
on the Goth of June, and continued in ses-
sion until the 9th Of July. The Rev. Ro.
bert Newtown, who was in this country
last year, presided. About seventy min
listers were present. There has been an
increase of some 1000 members during tho
year, and nearly 1000 have emigrated in
the same period. Within the bounds Of
the conference, and under its care, there
are A day schools, containing 3 906 chill
dren. Besides these there are 40 Sunday
schools, having 200 teachers. The con.
ference was one of great harmony.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

CocHINEaL.-This insect, which iuf-
nshes a brilliant and valuable dye, :
found in great abundance on the willow
trees in the parish of St. Mary, LOUISIANA
in summer. The .ditor OF the frank''n
Banner thinks they might be cultivated
with profit,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

PRENTICE AeAIN.--Forty dismissed Of
fee holders have published paragraph
in New York paper, under their own
names, calling public meeting, and pro.
missing to make interesting expostions.
We would go as far to attend that meeting
as we would TO see the old play Of /" The
Forfg There's"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12
THE MEETING.

I We have stated already tina, six females
rescued from The " William Brown,p had
arrived at Germantown. their place of
destination il this ncighborhood. Wenrs
told that one Of the company was not Of
the family that had come to make their
/ home in Germantown. She was Young
woman whose mother fourteen years be-
fore had come from Scotland to this coun.
Try, ADD The daughter thought she had on
/ ~ come to America to find her parent
Their common sutfcnngs had attached
her to the other FIVE females, and they
took Up their abode in Germantown, the
young woman ascertaining very soon thar
she was moi likely to find her mother oui,e
as readily as she had supposed. She ar.
cordingIy looked about for work 10 earn .
living. Shortly after her arrival, she was
visited, among many others, by an elder.
" LADY from Manyunk, who came TO en-.
qui,e after the rescued sufferers generally,
and to hear more particulars ofthose who
were lost Nth the ship and from the boat.
Having heard The Oft repeated story, the
old lady veniured 10 make one particular
enquiry
Was Mary on board the vii.
liam proNn ~
les, she was"
The next question dropt TREMENDOUSLY
from her lips.
Was she saved r.
Yts, am She"
My child !" exclaimed the mother.
Aud so the old lady supplied her dangh.
ter with home, which she was about to
earn among strangers. --PhH. u. >. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Two persons near Waynesburg, Pa,
recently undertook TO nov two acres Of
grass for q wager. One accomplished the
task in two hours and ffty-hve minutes,
and tile other in three minutes more.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The New York Tribune states that Michigan can
furnish 1900, 900 or 500, 600 bushels Of Wheat,
bushe she would spare 5 0n00 600, The corn crop
is most abundant, but will be consumed principal
y, at bcne, in fattenns hogs-ss 6J0,0oo is the
number which she will furnish this winter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

INTKLLIGkscE FROM CHISA.--Ihe news
from Canton by the Akbar. Indicates an
indefinite continuance Of hostilities in Chi
IA. TIE Emperor, with his sublifnatcd
notions Of imperial power, and with that
seIf-jmporiance which the crouching SER
witty OF millions OF subjects has rendered
almost hereditary train. Of his character,
disdains all terms Of pacifcatlon with the
presunptuous invaders Of his empire. His
secluded mode Of life prevents him from
knowing the real state OF things which he
has TO contend against. Of British power
he has no adequate i'd from personal IN
spection and the reports which reach his
ears through official channels Of commu-
nicaiion do not convey, we presume, any
thing like the actual facts. Hence his
Indignation against the unfortunate KS.
sngN, who no doubt did the very best he
could under the circumstances. HIS &C.
les,iaI Majesty will probablybe awakened
to true sense OF his condition by the
thunder Of the British cannon.
There seems. 10 be no present prospect
for settled trade. The Hong merchants
deal only for cash, and require immedi-
ate payment even before the teas are de-
lvered. The communication OF Captain
tELcnER, however, TO the British mcr.
chants at Macao gives present assurances
OF security to traders. Bat. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Rock SALT.--A body of rock salt, like
that found in Europe, has been discovered
near Abingdon, Virginia, at the depth oil
2eo feet. This is tho first that hos ever
been found IN the United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

MAIL SrorrEp.-On Friday, 30th ult.,
the United States mails east and west were
stopped at one Of the toll gates on the Ma.
tional Road, near Wheeling, by the SUI
perintendent, under an order from the
Board of Public Works Of Virginia. Tnis
procedure arose out Of some difficulty
about the paying Of the toll, and as the
matter could not be settled between the
superintendent and the mail carrier, the
mails were conveyed 10 Wheeling by dI-
rection of the Postmaster Of that place.
The next day the tolls were paid by the
Wheeling postmaster, and the mails were
again despatched. We are not sufficient
ly informed of the circumstances of the
case, to express an opinion of The result,
to which this interference with the progress
of the United States mail will probably
lead, but it is anticipated that some diff
Guilty will arise out of it.-Bah. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Cabbage is asserted by French pa
per to be sovereign remedy for excess
Of wine and If eaten before hand, it may
be drunk in any quantity with imPuni;y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

SUFFRAGE IN FREE AND MoSAReHIcAL
GOVERNMENTS. The elections now in
progress in Great Britain, afford strik.
ing illustration of the extent to which the
Right Of Suffrage is enjoyed in that coun-
try. In the city of London proper, con.
tanning nearly, if not quite, 100000 Of
inhabitants, only $4,000 vot were poll.
cd. In the city Of New York, al last falls
election. Al 900 votes were,polled, with a
population of about 100000 In LIVER
pool, containing about the same popula.
ton as New York, only 10000 votes
were polled, and yet the election WAS s.
graced by more riot and booIshed than
were sitnessed throughout this whole
country, at tho late Presidential Election,
when 100000 OF Freemen deposited
their votes for the Chief Magistrate of the
Nation. VIII not the English editors
again furnish the world with labored ar
gumcnts and ranciful facts, 10 prove that
the only aud direct tendency Of Democra-
cy IS to produce anarchy, riots, mobs, &c,
and that Monarchy is the only orderly
system Of Government extani? Let them
take their own election as data !--Albany
Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

The Madisonian states that the President Of the
DATED States cmbets Of the Cabinet and nom
bers Of Congress, VII. visit the U. S. ship Della
ware early tlis week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12
John P. lngle, John r. Dale,
John NJ. Coale, John O. Wharton,
Frisby Tilghman, Daniel Burkhurt.

CRIME IN New YORK. An official re-
port shows that the number Of convictions
in New York, during the last six months,
amounted to 3s2 males and 95 fmales-
foreigners 203; natives 247. Convicted
Of grand larceny, 43; petit larceny, 2S5;
assault and battery, 1853; forgery, , ;
burglary, I6; assault and battery and
riot, 6; keeping disordtrly houses, Q ;
abandoning her infant, /; manslaughter,
4 false pretences, . !; assault and bate
ry with inteut to kill, 2; robbery in the
first degree, 3; insurng lottery tickets, /;
receiving stolen goods, .; assault and
battery with intent, &C., . /; arson, L.
Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

Mr.. SwARTwoUT, the ex-collcctor OF
New ! ork, was very cordially greeted in
tho streets of that city, on the 3D. instant
by his old friends. He vert immediately
before the Custom House Investigating
COMMITTEES, with the wish that his own al.
fairs might be examined. Oidrrs were
received by the Marshal in New York not
IN arrest him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12

There is one vacancy in The Senate from Ton
nessee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL COM
PANY.

At the Gener al Meeting Of the Stock
holders Of this Company, heldin Washing
ton on the Sd inst. the following gentlemen
were elected 10 manage the affairs Of the
Company for the ensuing year. TO Wit -
MICHAEL c. SpRIGG, President.
DirecforS