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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

WIDOWS Us. ADVERTISING. - The Lon
don Times relates the following occur
renee which lately happened in the great
metropolis.
Mr.. Stroud having occasion for a
nouse-keepcr to superinsend his domestic
arrangements, advertised for a widow, or
widow and her daughter, to take charge
Of the upper part OF bridesmaids house,
and 10 cook for him. The wages were
stated 10 DO ESQ per annum, with Goals,
candies, &C., and application was directed
10 bs made between eleven and three
O'Clock on Tuesday, at No. 6s Tower
street. Before the clock struck eleven the
widows began TO arrive, and soon the street
was rendered impossible by the number OF
fair ones crowding towards the house, and
in few minutes Mr.. Stroud's shop and
parlor were filled with women struggling
TO gain the attention of the advertiser,
and DANGEROUSLY setting forth their quail.
fica.ions for the situation.
A report soon got wind that Mr.. Stroud
had advertised for a wife, and people flock.
cd from all quarters to see the ladies' 10
search Of a husband. The widows, young,
midJle-aged, the thin and stout, tho dark
and the fair, some in their weeds, others
gaily alfred, and many poorly but decent.
ly clad, continued to arrive, aud were
greeted with laughter and shouts by the
mob, who gave free vent TO their jokes
and ribaldry as tho widows arrived and
departed. At length the confusion and
noise became so great. that posse Of the
city police were sent for, who preserved
little better order, and afforded free ingress
for the applicants.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

ME. CuTHshRr.- gave cur read.
eis short synopsis Of the proceedings Of the Sem
ute which placed Senator Culhbert in such situe-
ton before the county, must have made every
Geu sian feel humbled Tor the dignity OF the State,
in the person OF Of her Senators, and to-day We
invite the attention Of readers to the CORE sron.
dence of the Charleston Courier, which furnishes
further details Of that scene. What Georgian does
not feel his State pride humbled, when he reflects
that his State is represented by such in the
most august and dgnitied body in the world, and
that too, in opposition to tho wishes Of large ms-
jori,y OF the people Of the Sta,ei
We are advocate for the doctrine Of nstruc-
ton OF Senators by the Legislature of State and
heaven fohid that should espouse that
most absurd Of Virginia distractions. But in tbi.
in.,ance regard it The solemn duty Of the PEG.
pie, either primari, through their Legislature,
TO ask Mr.. Cuthbert to resign office, which he
Ellis neither with the dignity Of Senator, nor with
honor the State. During tn, present session, he
has voluntarily absentee himself from the Senate,
until within a fcw days, without assigning The
people any for r,.t of their interests
as their Representative; AMI nov, when he has
taken his seat, he deporrs himself more like man
laborng under some mental alienation, than an in
telligcni and dgnih' Senator Of Congress.-Au
gRsta (Geo) Chron.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18
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Oh BLAME Nof IHE BARD.

MooRg.-rhe following Song, whether we re-
gard the sweetness Of its versication the pluin-
tive spirit which runs through il, is almost inmi-
table, and if Tom Nlsore had written nothing else,
it would be sufficient immoftalize bis name.
Who can help symraih.ing with the bsrd and
mourning for poor Ireland, when he reads this
touching meiody.-- Boston Times.
Oh blame no, tho bard il he ay to the bowers
Whsle Pleasure lies csrelessly smiling al fame
He was burn for much more, aud IN happier hours.
Ills soul Nigh, have burned with heller na;r g.
The string that anguishes loose o er the Tyre,
Might have bent proud bow to,he warriors dar
And the lip which breuthes but the song OF
desire,
Might have ponredlhe full,ide Of patriot $ heart
unpriz'd are her sons, ill they've learned to be-
Tray;
Undslinguish'd they live, il they shame not their
siies;
And the torch thu: would light them thro dgni,y's
way,
Must be caugh, from the pile where their country
cxlires!
Then blame not the bard ifin pleasures soft DIRE
He should try to forget what he never could hea
Oh give but hop.--le, vista but gIram
Through the gloom Of his country. ahd mark how
he II tef.
That instant mis- heart At her shrine would lay down
Every passion il nul.d, every bliss II adord;
While the myrtle, Idly en.ain'd with his crown
Like the wreath Of Hlrmoi Illus, should cover his
sword.
But tho glory be gone, and tho hope fade away,
Thy name, loved Erin shall live in bis songs
Not es'n in the hour when his heart is most CAV,
wa he lose he remembrance of thee aud thy
wrong.
The stranger shall hear thy lament on bis plains,
The sigh of Thy harp shall be sent DER the deep,
III thy masters themselves a. they rvet thy chains,
Shall pause at the song Of their captive and weep!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18
AMEnIcAN ARTISTS ABKoAn.-Tl

AMERICAN ARTISTS ABRoAD.-The
Partisan correspondent Of the Courier and
Enquirer, in noticing the success of Mr..
Healy, an American artist now in Paris,
says that at the request Of Governor Cass,
he has taken portrait Of Marshal Soult.
which is said to be superior in point of re-
semblance and execution, to any among
the thousands that have been finished oil
this celebrated officer. The King Of the
French having been informed Of the fact,
desired to see the artist and his picture,
and he was accordingly introduced to His
Majesty by the General, and was most
fayorably reccived--but his good fortune
did not terminate here. The King con-
scented TO sit TO him for Portrait for Cen
eral Cass, and is SO much pleased with
the progress Of the work, that he has or
dered copy Of it for himself. The A.
mercan citizens resident ia Paris, have
resolved to employ Mr.. Healy to paint a
portrait Of Mr.. Guizot, Minister for For.
eign Affairs, whose literary connection
with the name of Washington they pro-
pose thus acknowledging. When finish.
ed, the picture will be sent home Ito the
U. s.. to be placed in suitable situation
in New York or Washington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

A correspondent Of the Philadelphia
U. s. Gazette says There are now
three thousand three hundred and nineteen
miles Of railroads completed, and in daily
use in the U. States constructed OF cost
Of eighty.six millions Of dollars. and yield
ing an average profit Of seven and half
per cent. Besides these, the railroads
which are in progress Of completion and
those projected, will make about ten thou
sand miles Of railroads in the United
States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

SERENApING.-Some sentimental young
gentlemen lately serenaded house in
New Orleans, with the belief that there
was young lady in il. After they had
sung and played for some time, black
wench looked out Of the window and &C.
costed them thus:
"Look hea. gemmen, faint no use TO be
ioolin away your time round hera, kase
Gar aint nobody in dis house 'cep Bess,
and OATS me. ains no lection to your
playin !" Jin-along Josey," "Coony in
de Holler," or any ting OATS fashionable
and nice, but dem Italian and oder foolish
tunes you's periormn round here aint nc
account. 60 way, white folks"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

EMIoRANTs. The Department Of State
has statement ofthe number and descrip.
ton Of passengers who arrived in the Unit
ed States. from foreign countries, in the
year 1910, so far as returns have been re.
cieved at the Department. The returns
are incomplete they, however, show that
ll5, 206 persons came to the United States,
by sea, during the year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18
A spLgNDlD TAsLr FOR pns.iprSr HARRrsos

A SPLgkpiD TABLE FOR PREsipENr HARRisos
--Mcssrs Cutler, White a. Co, have just compile
ted most superb centre tablr, 10 be presented by
the mechanics of Erie county to President Harri-
son. The material is the growth of "Old Erie, "
consisting of eight hundred and sixteen pieces Of
beautiful black walnut, put together and finished 10
a style OF workmanship, which We think hardly
be exceIled in this, any county. On the pedes'
tai nsd thirteen large stars OF polished silver,
representing the old thirteen States, which formed
The basis of,his glorious Republic; and ON the bor-
der Of the upper sufsce of the table twenty-six
similar stars, arranged in admiral order, TO rep
resent the twenty-six States which now compose
the federal Union. The cost Of this elegant speci-
C0m 4{p
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

c Register of the .5th ul,., say The Hon. Geo.
H. Badger leaves this city 10 day, for the pun po.o
Of entering upon the duties OF the Cabine, appoint
meni recently rendered him by President Harrison,
We Confess agreeahly disappointed, at his
acceptance Of this post. Knowing az We do, how
totally Indifferent he is to distinction of this kind
an indifference Of which would rather lead him 10
shun, than TO court notce-convnced that. in a
pecuninry point Of view, he could with his ucra
tive practice home, be tho gniner-we naturally
supposed he would decline the honor. And we are
confident that. IN yielding his assent. he has
been influenced more by solemn sense Of duty,
than by any personal nggrandizeuent. So long as
the officers OF the Country selected from men Of
this dsintcrested cast, there is danger OF ileir
prosliluting their Trusts to corrupt purposes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

Rev. GEORGE GOODMAN, recently Chaplain to
the U. Senate has been appointed by the Board
OF Managers of the American Bible Society their
Delegate TO the British and Foreign Institution.
1t holds its Anniversary at Exeter Hail. in London,
mex, May. MIR. Goodman is Euglishman by
biith, his father still holding high rank in the &c
clesia steal body in Great Britain. He Will sail or
the 10Th in the President for London. Although
not American by birth, yet he will represent The
pieiy zeal and sterling intelligence of the plpii Of
the Western World.--Pkilad. North american.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18
NUMBER 3.
MR.. VAN BuREN.

| correspondent or the New York Eve.
ning Post, T.. /. in sort Of gallery Of
American statesmen thus presents sketch
Of MIR. Van Buren,
"Mr. Van Buren, has little moral faith Of
any kind barely enough to need no arti-
fetal oxcitation Of body or mind. This
deficiency drives him into an artificial code
ct political practice, in which he refers all
social actions TO interest, and all political
actions to combinations Of those interests.
lie believes firmly in the force of manage.
ment, or the cool, considerate, ar,ful appli.
cation OF general propositions TO the cx-
isting temper and opinions OF the masses,
as lat rs these can be ascertnined, aud
without any leading reference to their pro-.
priety or durability. His generalization
OF social phenomena never reaches so far
us TO moral power, or necessary truth
in public opinion but he simply deals
with the collective opinions Of men, as
manifested by the representatives or other.
wise conspicuous individuals from or a
'Aong the people, by means Of ccrtnin ensy
rules analogous 10 addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division 10 arithmetic.
Tie belongs wholly 10 the presen, time,
and 'nay be said 10 represent trading or
business politics. He il tho very imper-
sonation u party in its stric,es, features Of
formal disclftine AID exclusive combina-
ton. He il ceremonious, polite, reserv-
cd in manner, very small, and extremely
neat in person."
Of Mr.. Vun Buren,, It may be also snid,
that he came into power upon tho strength
Of a great political error and was too much
the Impersona,ion OF party 10 attempt to
correct that which, amongst other evils.
had caused his elevation; aud SO, when
the natural freshct subsidized, 10 was left
high and dry among the debris OF tho sHol-
len current.--U. s. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

Several pa. kages u DR.. Brandrcts,'s pills
were allowed a free passage on tho Fro
Canal, the other day. on condition that
they worked their way. Few are better
entitled to the name Of working classes
than those same pills. and they belong to
Trades Union Associations, inasmucn as
they work but ten hours day, and never
work on the Sabbath.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

The \. Y. Canal Commissioners say il will re-
quiie sir and halt millions, to continue at the
present rate Of progress, the work. under
The Finance Committee of the State recommend
appropriations OF only 81, $50 900. OF this amount.
So, $50 900 is intended for the Erie Canal Enlarge
ment; S750.00U for the Gennesee Valley Canal /;
and $3.50 900 for the Black River Canal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

TmE BOUNDARY QuEsTioN.- Lord John
Russell is reported to have said in debate
that he would be willing to confide the
settlement Of the Boundary Question 10
General Scott alone, in tho conviction that
he would render strict justice TO both ma.
lions! A very high compliment to Gen.
Scott, and a strong indication of an AMIGA
Bile termination Of that difficulty ~. Y.
Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

FALSE RuMoRs. We understand rumor pre-
walls that the Nes Bank OF Circeville has suspeLd-
ed business altogether. This is not true.
Aaoiher iumor equally untrue j., that the Ofd
Bank oil Cltclevile, Of wch jos. Odds 10 President,
and II. Lawrence, Cashier, has suspended specie
payments. We have authority for saying thar such
a measure is not even contemplated. THIS Bank
has nearly a. murh coin in it, vaults as notes ia
circulation. CircieeiLie Herald,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

THE PAixHAM BoaB.GuSs.-Ths are . mod
ern improvement in the art Of destruction. They
turn pivot, circular railway, 50 as to trav-
erse nearly three-fourths of a circle, and snld
70 weigh upwards Of eish, tons. The Frenah and
English have had them in in their Navy fui
some time. Our Navy Department, is about to
intcoduce them into the national vessels.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

The standing army Of France is to be
kept at $780, 900 men, whose duration Of
service is to be eight years, but one half
Of them, after having served four years,
will be allowed leave of absence, and be
Incorporated as corps Of reserve, liable
to be called into active service; by this
means the nation will save about half the
expense Of maintaining so large force.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

LOUISIANA BANK BiLL.-A bill requiring the
banks 10 louisiana, 10 return TO specie payments b,
the frat Monday in November. l34l, and providing
for the liquidation Of such banks in that State as
may he disposed surrender their charters, passed
the House Of Representatives Of that State the
1914 ut. Referring TO the bill, tho New Orlean.
Bee pronounces it one of an emnently useful and
Beneficial character. That paper says :-Uuder its
.alulary operation, the weak banks ~ll be enabled
to wind up their affairs wiihou, embarrassment.
There several monetary institu-
iions in our city. which, for some year. past. have
been in an unhealthy condition, interfering with the
wholesome action Of the sound corporations To
such, The present law will be precious boom as,
aided by the oher banks, they mnv enter into
iquidaiIon and relieve their stockholders AID the
public from the danger Of eviis isr 10 be
dreaded than the peaceful termination Of their en-
reer, with little or no ultimate loss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

We learn that MIR. Coddington has re.
signed the Office Of Post Master Of this
city, and B. r. Butler Esq. that Of U. s.
District Attorney. IN. Y. Jour. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

RESIGNATION OF Mn. BANCROFT
George Bancroft, Esq. Collector Of tho
port OF Boston and Charleston, sent on to
Washington, to-day, March A. his re-
signation Of that Office, to take effect from
this time. - Bay State Democrat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18
PRESIDENT VAN buren,.

On Saturday the 9Th uli., at o'clock, r. NJ, in
accordance with previous arrangement the mem
brrs Of the Diplomatic Corps accrrdl.ed to the Go.
y-rnment of the United States waited upon the
PnnsipEsr to present thci, united and .fTicsl re.
spects, on his retirement from ofiice
Nj. Fox. a. the senior of the diplomatic body
delivered AN ndd,ess in their name TO the PREsl.
nrsr. which. with the rely, We publish below
Globe.
MIR. FOX'S ADDRESS.
SiR:-I have IN. honor to address you in the
name Of the diplomatic body accredited to the Uni
ted States of America We are ANXIOUS, sir, Ia
expr-. to you the high respect and esteem which
we entertain for your character we'll as the graft
tudc that we feel personally for the kindncss and
courtesy have always received at your hands.
We shall all remember with satisfaction the period
during which our respective public duties have
placed us in communication with Your Government;
and in now taking leave OF you officially, We beg 10
he allowed to you Of the sincere interest
shall feel for the continued welfare and HAPPINESS
OF .ou,self and Of your family.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

Alta meeting Of the Directors Of the Valley Bank
in laesburg on The 18Th ultilno ohm Janney, Esq.
was unanimously eectedas Director and President,
vice Il. w. Henderson,, Esq deceased.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

We learn that John N. Read, Esq. has
resigned the Office Of U. s. Attorney for
this District. Ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

We learn from the St. Louis papers that Tho State
Bank OF Illinois has been obliged to yield TO the
general pressure, and again suspend specie pay
ments,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH IS, 1871.
APPOINTMENTS BY PRESIDENT VAN Bu-
REM
By and 9th de adrice aud consent Of iAs Ssnate.

Philemon Dieksrson, 10 be Judge of the United
States, for the Dist,ict of New Jersey ia the place
Of Mahon Dickerson, fesigucd.
Peter v. Daniel uf Virginia. to be one Of the
Associate Justices ef the supreme Court Of the
Cni,ei States. in The place OF Philip l.. Barbour.
deceased.
john Y. Mason, Of Virginia, to be Judge Of the
Uaued States. for The eastern district OF Virginia.
in the place of Peter v. Daniel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-03-18

or Vice pre,iient Tyler, on taxing ne Chair IA.
che Senate, March 4, 1871:
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-08-14

The Chinese Admiral Kwang, in an inter-
view with Capt Elliot, proposed that rs the
Emperor expected battle from him, it was
necessary for him to have one, but says he,
sposc you no put the pl"mb IN your gun
no put the plumb in mine. " This ancc-
dolc will serve to show the sincerity with
which the 'son of Heaven is served by his
officers. From all accounts we should Judge
that he is the most h'mbuggcd of all monarchs
aud that the present war, will be the means
OF breaking up system of pccuation, de-
ccit, and oppression far more disastrous in
its results upon the country, than years of
warfare. China, like man long disturbed
by some painful disease, requires a power
full remedy for its deep seated malady-or
rather maIadies, the deepest aud most invct-
crate It's political world is heir to; pride, ig-
norancc, and ialsehood
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-08-14
THE POLYN ESIAN.
Honolulu, Saturday, August Ia, lSii'

Letters by the Harlequin of date May
roth speak of the supposed loss OF the great
Atlantic Steamer President, with one nun
drcd souls on board She had at last dates
been out l3 days, and had not been heard
from.
The war-taIk was revived between the
United States aud England, with consdera-
bic aclimony on both SIDES, but not having
received any regular iilc of papers, we are
not able to give the particulars. President
Tycrs message, to the People Of the I. >.
il decidedly wariihc, as will be seen by re-
tcrrlun To its contents on our first page. we
would GLADLY give the late President iiaHr-
sons message, but the smallncss Of our col
unns, and other matters forbid.
\ new Chaplain has been engaged for the
Scamcn's Chapel of this place, to supply the
vacancy occasioncd by the death olthc Rev.
}. Dell.
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-08-14
co NJ NJ L NC A TED.
DRIPpINGS FROM MY JOURNAL.-No. T.

ADDRESSED BY PETER CoABoUT TO HIS COUSIN
sTAYATHOME.
Seven miles from Hanapepe to the west,
lies the village of Waimea, the capital of the
island, and residence of the present Cover
ness, Amelia, formerly wife of Kamehame-
has veteran gen raj, Kaikioewa, ruler of
Kauai. She is now married to a common
native. Waimea is a dusty village, situated
on the beach, and west bank of the river of
the same name Its population has dwin.
died to third Of its former number, when
ships made it a recruiting place, and it is
still rapidly decreasing. A sail is now rare
ly seen in its roadstead, and its barren soil,
which is of dark red hue, and excessive
heat, make it one of the least desirable resi-
dences on the islands. But one or two for
ners reside there, besides a mission
family, (Mr and Mrs Whitney who are sta
toned here, and have occupied the ground
with great zeal and faithfulness for 20 years,
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-08-14
THE GREAT TEACHER.

CHEAP TEAcHING-Music, dancing, PEN
manship, and 80 other arts, sciences, and
languages, are each taught better, in few
hours, on the new system, than in years on
the old, by the Great Teacher, $40 Broad
way, for whatever the pupil may please to
give in cash or trade
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-08-14

Owing to the call for back numbers ofthc
Poynesian, we have reprinted No. ofNol
first, and consequently have been able to
complete number Of volumes, which here
after will be sold at the low price Of So the
VOL in plain binding.
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-08-14

The advertisements which one sees in the
newspapers of the day are odd enough. Wit
ness the following from New York paper
few days would inoculate a city with
knowlodro