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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24
A FRIEND.

llEREToFORE Us. PREsESr.-lt would be well
to remember the following facts, stated by the n.
York Tribune They comporl we'll with the pre-
sent principles oflhe Van Buron patty In 1882,
the legislature of Alabama passed resolution, in
favor OF National Bank Of one hundred millions
capttaL, of which serenity millions to be own
ed exclusively by the Federal Government. The
proposition tor this " monster brought (o =
ward aud supported by loco foco Justice of the
supreme Court OF the United States, (John Me-
Kinney and was voted for 10y w. w. Payne, now
a loco loco candidate for Congress"
In 1916, John c. Calhoun and Alfred Cuthbert
Van Buren, Senators In Congress, and also } Ohm
Forsyth, William LLmpkn aud William k. King
all stsunch jackson and Van Buren, men, and the
leaders OF the party, voted for charter OF a Ma
tional Bank. Mark those who are ia favor of a
National Bank at the present time, called Fed
eraitStS and tIose who voted for the charter in
Is l6 call themselves Dem0cratSt' Our readers
can draw the inference for themselves, and mark
the consistency Of The present called Democrat
&c party.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24
IHE GRAIN CROPS.

This region Of county was visited on Friday last
with very heavy rain, on Monday and tuesday.
we had also plenty of rain. which has heen highl,
benefcial TO the Corn and Potatoes The Wheat
be not too much rain between this time and ha,
vest. Our farmers say the wheat only wants sun,
shine now. The adjoining counties Of Maryland
have also been visited with several refreshing rain,
lately and va lesrn lhalr prospect. for good crop
quite aat,e,ing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

INDIAN CoRN.-According to the cen.
sus returns, The annual crop Of Indian
Corn Of North Carolina is Miriy-four mil.
hons Of bushels. Ia the production of
this important item, therefore, North Car
DINA stands second on the llst-the annu-
al crop Of Tennessee, which is the largest
producer, being upwards Of iorty,lwo mil
lions Of bushels.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24
. THE WAY or THE TRANSMISSION Is
HARD"

DocIoR BRADDEg.--Ths famous practitioner,
who for while succeeded extremely WE'LL as was
thought, IN curing most OF the ills that flesh IS
her 10, aud after anassing, also supposed,
a considerable fortune, TO have lost cont.
Jence in the potency OF his own specifies OF TO have
become dissatisfied with the lberalily OF his patients.
be all this as II may, however, certain il H. that
The Doctor took 10 feeling the pulse OF every fat
null bag be could lay his fingers on, and he
to have aecded, ia all cases, that depletion the
hfst step TO be taken with them. Inns new species
OF practice however, was too profitable To the Doe
tor and too expensive TO the . spondents aud
friends OF the mail bags, be long tolerated, and
he was accordingly nabbed an offender against
The peace and dignity" Of Uncle Sans family
Ills tral for malpractice upon the mails, took
place IN PittsbuIg some two weeks snce.-Upon
being arraigned before tho Court, rhe Doctor
sPonded most emphaiically " am not guilty. am
not guilty, but upon foil investigation of his
case, giving him all the advantage Of several Of the
ablcst counsel, and the testimony to bis former
standing, learn from lotter from Pttsbuig.
dated the 9TH last, that he has been convicted on
three distinct changes. His punishment will be
imprisonment from six to thirty years Two OF his
aceompiices, Strayer aud German, have pleaded
guilty. and the trial Of Pnncll, Dr. Braddees
Clerk, will be proceeded with immediately
CAam6ers6arg Repository y Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

CnuRcH DEpicArIoS.-The new Fourth Pres
oyienan Church ed6ce was on Sunday last de-
a'oa'ed to The service of Almighty God, in the pre-.
sence OF very crowded and attentive congrega-
ton amongst whom we're the President OF the
Ou'ted Statea, the Secretary of State, aud other
heaaS OF Departments. The Rey. T., N. KIRK, OF
New York preached eloquen, aud appropriate
discourse, on the Spirituality Of Worship, from
John, char, ", verse II: " God is a smut. and
my 'ha' 1corshiP kini 1aot troralip htm IL spirt
and ia fiu,h. - Nat lat
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

1t Is rnmofed from Washington that the post Of
Minister to hastria has been rendered to the Hon.
DANIEL JENWtF, cf Maryland, that OF Minister
to Spain 10 Col ToDD, Of Kentucky and that
PmllP r. FENDALL, ot Washington, will be sp-
pointed District Attorney, IN place of + S. Key.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

The Sub Treasury bill was signed last year or
the fth Of July, and the act called the ID or
Sd Declaration of Independence. The prospec,
aow is that it may be repealed on the coming an
niveTsary, when it is expected that certain jour
mails will go into mourning, that declined SO to de
the death of Gen. Harrison The repeating
bill finally passed the Senate 28 to 49, several loo,
foco members voting for the repcaL-N. H. Sent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

1T This day, the 24th June, being ST John
day. the brethren Of Equality Lodge, Mir''n'Oals'
will honor BY Masonic Procession, ofs'ion' =
The Rev Mr.. Jackson, Of Winchester Is eSPso'eo
q. dcIi,..r The 0rntiun.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

The Locofocos Of Maryland have nominated the
Hon. FRsscls THOMAS, Of Frederick county, as
their candidate fos Governor the election in os-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

The Nashville Banner states that the uial Of M.
Foster for an attack upon Mr. Harris, editor OF
the Unon) some two three months since. came
onbeGore the Cilcuit Count OF that County on Tues
day last. he was submitted 20 the jury
simply upon the charge OF The presiding Judge
without Plea from enunsel-Vcidict net gully.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

1, il said that the Franhhn Rail Road. leading
from Hagefstown IN Chsmbershufg has been a.
signed % ,ustees Tor the benefit Vi the credlors Of
The Company
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24
FRANCE.

PARIS, JUNE 2.-On Saturday tho trial
of BARNES and his supposed accomplices,
before the Chamber Of Peers, was brought
to close. Consderc was acquitted, Du.
clos delivered over TO the ordinary trbu.
mails, aud BARNES condemned to death.
The sentence Of the Court Of Peers was
carried into effect this morning on BARNES.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

LETTsR FROM Carr. lIosKEN.--Capt llosken
d the Great Western, has published in the New
York papers letter in relation to the President
IN which he gives reasons, aud they sound
ones, IA favor Of steam ships-why they are to
10 preferred in heavy gales or on :he approach to
land II the President is lost. she doubtless went
alter leaving ~ York, an accident TO which every
vessel may be subjected. Much danger, wc think
may be avoided by simple eoalse--whch ~ 10
the winter passages, TO keep to the soashwaid Of
the Gull Stream, and disregard day on two in The
passage, insure safety. Thus ice aud hurricanes
are in d measure avoided Boston Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

The Presidents message was received
in Cincinnati on the 3D. INST, in 90 hours
from Washington, distance OF nearly
600 miles. Unprecedented speed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

Anli- Bank, Anti-Iaraf and ANTI Distribution q
the Public Lands resolutions have been passed BY
The New H4nrslii.c legislature.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

Mr. BENToN AND rHE PRESIDENCY
The Democratic Party of Philadelphia
held meeting lew evenings since, and
nominated Thomas II. Benton, Esqr., as
their candidate for the Presidency. In
reply to letter informing him Of these
proceedings, Mr.. Benton declines, in de-.
clded terms, TO permit his name TO be used
as one Of these from which the Democrat
ic Party is TO select It's candidates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-24

The Richmond Wing says, from what
we have heard respecting this invention,
we incline to the opinion that it is worth
all the Paixhan Guns in the Universe
Were the inventor an Englishman he
would be knightcd at least.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26
AN UNLUCKY WIFE-HUNTER.

A few weeks ago an advertisement for wife
appeared in the Brming ham Herald, headed
Matrimonial PIoposal,' and setting forth that
the advertiser was gentleman who wished To
marry a lady from 81 To so; that she must have
u renieel appearance, liberal education, and re-
spectacle connexions; and BE- possessed OF
properly TO the value of 500 ID. at least; that the
advertiser was in his 9th year, of gentlemanly
appearance and address; of respectable conneX-
ions; possessed of 3,O00B. in respectable and
well established business and that he had
hpu, furnished with every worldly comfort
A Young gentleman of this town, noticing the
advertisement, wrote him under the style Of
female stating her qualifications. and that she
Was possessed of l,000lbs. entirely at her own
disposal in consequence of which general cor
respondence ensued and an Interview between
them was decided on as being the most proper
mode ofarrauging matters, and ascertalning how
each party would suit the other. Accordingly.
Wednesday evening, at half past seven, was
fixed for the lime, and the Cemetery the place OF
meeting.
Long before the time appointed, the gentle
man in search Of love was seen with an engraV-
ing OF the Cemetery, sent HIM by the should-be-
lady, wherein she had pointed out the spot al
which he was 10 meet her, comparing II with the
place, and affecting an air OF dgnifed importan
CO. from which lie was doomed TO be lower
ed.
A number OF young gentlemen were there at
the appointed time, and all anxiously made their
way to the unknown gentleman for the purpose
of viewing his features !; hut he did all in his
power to prevent his face from being seen. AT
! length, view of it was obtained, which caused
no small degree of merriment among those who
were in the secret, especially when they dis
covered that he had lost:one eye, and could, with
difficulty, with The other having, also, seve-
raj other defects not at all calculated 10 give
the idea Of a man of genteel appearance. After
allowing him 10 wait twenty minutes past the
appointed time, he was accosied by the party,
| and told that the lady, owing to the weiness of
the evening, was unable 10 meet him, and that
thew were deputed to meet him in her stead. He
Immediately rreceived the hoax, and his fury
was beyond all description. He left the Gene
,erv with all speed. his hoaIeIs keeping at his
heels. ieerins and laughing at his modification;
This was kent up until they arrived at the top OF
sbeffield- moor when they lost sight OF HIM. The
nariv then separated, but two of them afterwards
saw him making the best of bis way along Union
Stree, for the town, and again beset him with
Jokes Jokes throwing in his teeth the loving words
! r"n,s;ned in hi. letters to the lady This caused
him 10 take to his heels with all speed: add away
he he went through any by-road he could ind unit
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

I victory Our doctrine is. that political paip
coming into power, is at once charged WIN
and responsible for, the administrative opera
lions of the government, in all IFS department:
and places, and that it is its right and It's duty
20 conduct those operations mainly by the hands
of its friends. We respectfully commend this
jus; and necessary rule to the notice OF the
Pesldent, for a more efficient observance and
enforcement than it has yet received at his
hands.
In the avowal heretofore strongly made by
Mr.. Tyler in favor of the One Term principle,
we have the assurance that, in his time, the
country will not be cursed with the revolving
administration conducted through one entire
term chiefly with view of securing the sue.
cession 10 the incumbent. or 10 any particular
executive favorte. BY the corrupt and corrupt.
lug application of Government patronage. The
wing party, without the aid OF Executive innu-
ence, will designate in proper time, suitable
candidate for the office of President in ls45.
We offer to Henry CLAW, of Kentucky, the
tribute of our heartfelt gratitude and thaLks for
all his eminent public services, never more
conspicuous or valuable than in the Senate dur
ing the recent session of Congress and we
devoutly trust that he may long be preserved 10
his country.
The union and integrity of the whig party,
and its continuance in power are Indispensable
if the constitution and the Union, are TO be
preserved, and the welfare and prosperity Of The
country promoted and advanced. Failing now
o maintain our ascendarcy, we give up our
State and country TO all The untold mischieiS
and evils which an unhappy experience has
shown is certain 10 follow the rule of those
whom we had only so lately driven from power
The restoration of the late dominant party
to power, in this State and in the Government
Of the Union, would lead Of course, 10 Inc estab-
Iishment of all those odlous measures, and all
that destructive policy against which we have
so long commended, and finally with success, and
TO the loss and destruction of all the good which
we have achieved or can achieve. How long
the delicate machinery and fabric of our politi-
cal system can stand the new rending which
they would thus suffer, none can tell but we
believe not long.
As wings we profess to hold power strictly
as a trust for the common and equal benefit Of
all We are afraid 10 see it placed again in the
hands of our opponents, where it has been so
much abused and we pledge ourselves here,
to one another, and 10 the country, for ourselves
and those whom we represent, that we will spare
no effort TO continue and perpeluate the ascen-
dancy of our party both in the State and Ma
tional Governments. Doing this, we may hope
all good things for our couniry--its institutions,
its freedom, its prosperity, its honor and its go
ry-from the firm and permanent establishment
Of our principles and policy and the completion
and success of all our measures.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26
WHERE is CALVARY

Extract OF a work entitled I" Elizabeth Thornton"
| As ! was leaning over the railing at Gather
woods Panorama of Jerusalem; quietly absorbed
in contemplating the scene of surprising interest
there pictured to the eye, stranger broke nv
revere by sudden bul serious question, Il Will
YOU tell me sir, said he, "where calvary is %
was started al first by the inquiry, but recollec-
ting myself, Immediately pointed To the spot,
was then gazing on it, and unused again.
The view before US was full of objects 10 fix
the attention and awaken deep emotions in the
heart. The mosque of Omar rose in eastern
magnifcence, andlrefected the dazzling radiance
of the noon day sun.-Palaces and towers,
minarets and arches stood before the eve, and
claimed and received the admiration OF every
beholder. A mixed multitude were spectators
of the scene, but one spot was the Gentle of uni
versal attraction. Why did they not look to the
troop of wandering Arabs which formed promi
nent feature ofthe view? Why did they pass by
the governor Of the city, as he sat luxuriating i'll
his tent, dispensing justice t. the gathering peo
pie ? Why is that shocking sight overlooked,
where criminal is stretched on the ground.
with his feet up'urned, and barred 10 receive the
bastinado which the executioher is branGishing
ab.vc him ? WHY is Mount Olivet, with its
green liage, and the more distant hills that
surround the city aud remind US of that striking
declarato on ''aS the mountains are round about
Jerusalem, SO is the Lord round about his people
forever. why are lneSe lOl TIC llUle,
that all eyes may be turned upon one unmarked
spot
Because that spot is Calvary! The time was
when the eyes oil the universe were fixed upon
that spot-God from his throne looked down
upon il. Angels ceased their songs awhile and
gazed upon it. The Son Of God was dying
,he1e--Ihs last act in the tragedy of mans re-
demptiun on CalvaIy-and the spot has been
made memorable in the annals Of the warld.-
| There are other scrues on earth thai are beheld
with lively interest and intense delight But
the mind that was ever touched with the dying
love of the Lord of glory, will turn away from all
other spots and dwell on Calvary. II loves 10
dwell there. And should the humble follower
IF the meek and lowly Jesus be taken up into an
exceeding high mountain, where he could see
the Kingdoms of the world and the glory ofthem
he would cast his eyes a5ro,d over the expanded
view, and before resting on single point, would
inquire, where is Calvary 2"
There is no pace out Of heaven dearer 10 a
pous heart. And am I wrong in saying there
is no place in heaven more precious TO the be-
levers soul than this same sweet spot? would
rather lie at the foot of the cross Than the foot Of
the throne. And though the heart is filed with
sadness, when the sufierings of the Savior are in
view, vet the same sad Heart is filled with love
that no other scene affnds.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

Trial Of one hundred and tvelre Men for
Murder--The correspondent of The Illinois
Free Trader gives an account ofthe trial ofthe
persons charged with the murder of the Dris-
kas, John and Williams, from which the editor
Of the Era has made the following extract:
THE September Term Of the Ogle Circuit
Court has just closed, and its session has been
marked by trial, which in the number of the
accused tried in one Indictment for the crime
of murder, is without parallel. One hundred
and twelve men were indicted for the murder
of John Driskall and William DIiskall in June
last near Washington Grove, About one hun
dred plead not guilty. and were pvt upon their
trial. Judge Ford, whatever might have been
his feelings, (he accused were his neighbors)
exhibited upon The bench stern determine
ton that the accused should be fully and fairly
tried. However, the very fact of The great
confusion occasioned by SO many pames in the
indictment, left the accused without any evi.
dence TO contend against.
The facts connected with the killing of the
Driskalls are stated as follows the Driskalls
were part of an organized gang, embracing
large number Of persons in the count y OF
| Ogle and the adjoining counties, who carried
On a systenlatized scheme of operations against
the lives and property of the inhabitants. Muir.
ders, roberies and larcenies had been carried
on by them for number of years and, owing
10 the extent and perfection of their combina
tions, it had become impossible to convict by
the ordinary process of law. Perjured mem
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

bers OF their gang swearing 10 abb or such
defenses as were adapted for the occasion, had
for long time, defed and defeated the course
of justice. A few days previous 10 the execu-
ton OF the Diskalls, Mr.. Campbell, a citizen
OF the highest responsibility, had been wantoniy
shot in his own yard, for his presumed exer-
lions against this gang and there was sufficient
evidence to leave no reasonable doubt that
the Diskalls planned and melted, and probably
perpetrated, his murder. Further, the Dis.
kals were the chief and most dangerous Of the
gang. They we're shot after an examination
which satisfied several hundred Of the most
respectable citizens of Ogle and The adjoining
counties Of the truth of the foregoing facts.
The case was submitted TO the jury, who,
without leaving their seats, rendered a verdict
of Not Guilty. The verdict was given partially
from want of evidence, and from what The
jury considered the absolute necessity of the
case. The writer says the ldios could not pro-
tect the community where the baDditti COM
mitted their many enormites-the occasion
was too urgent to wait for their uncertain a
mendment and adoption to the emergency
individually they could not protect themselves
mob law they epudiated-they therefore
rcsorted TO a counter organization, ordained
new rules of evidence, and new mode of
proceeding, such, and such only, as, in their
Judgment, were effectual 10 protect them.
There may be those who are disposed 10 cavil.
perhaps TO condemn. The judgments and
perceptions Of such would be essentially in.
vigoraied, could they have dwelt for a short
time here, and suffered the murder of their
friends, the burning Of their dwellings,, and the
olunder of heir property; and when they called
on the law to redress these wrongs, TO see
those whom they knew to be the perpetrators,
escape with IMMUNITY"
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE HOUR OF PRAYER.

Child, amidst the flowers at play,
While the red light fades away;
Mother, with thine earnest eye
Ever following silently;
Father BY the breeze Of eve
Called thy harvest work to leave;
Pray, e'er yet the dark hours be,
Lift the heart and bend the:knee
Traveller in the strangers land,
Far from thine own household band
Mourner haunted by the tone
or voice from this world gone;
Captive, in whose narrow cell
Sunshine hath not leave 10 dwell;
Sailor on the dark ming sea
Lift the heart and bend the knee.
Warrior, that from battle won;
Breathest now at set OF sun
Woman, Ger the lowly slain
Weeping on his burial plain;
Ye that triumph, We that sigh,
Kindred BY one holy tie,
Heavens first star alike you see
Lift the heart and bend the knee!
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

The Peoples Pass is printed in the Brick
Building North of the Bridge, By
EPHRAIM MARKHAM,
oy 'ohom all orders for printing Books Pamphlets,
Bills Cards. &C., Of every description, ,ciu be neatly
and fashiOnabiy esecuted, at short notice.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN.--Lewis Cor.
nelius, Esq. died, in his 47th year, on Mon
day week, at his residence at Milford, Pike CO..
in the northeastern section of Pennsylvania.
This gentleman was one of the most rcmarka-
bile persons in respect TO size, i'll the present
age. and is only excellcd BY the celebrated
Daniel Lambert. Mr.. Cornelius was six feet
two or three inches high. measured six feet a.
round his body, and just previous 10 the illness
which terminated in his death, weighed 72O
pounds. lie fell off in consequence of sickness
aud after death weighed but 6s5 pounds. Such
was his extraordinary weight that an inch rope
had 10 be used for bis BEDFORD. The celebra.
ted Daniel Lambert, who stands unrivalled in
weight OF body, reached, we believe, 739 lbs.
only 10 more than Mr.. Cornelius, and the re-
nown Of Daniel has placed him among the
wonders of the world. Mr.. Cornelius was
hardly less remarkable person, and file
nearly as great space in the world. The
following are the dimensions iakan after his
DEATH
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

IN THIS PAPER ARE PUBLISHED THE PUBLIC
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, LAWS, PUBLIC
TREATIES, ECT. OF THE UNITED STATES.
BY AUTHORITY.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

Rlcu CoMPIIMENT.--We learn from the
Louisville Journal that the citizens of Woodfnrd
have purchased the fine farm. in thai coun ty, on
which The Hon. J. ]. Crittenden was born, and
made him present of 1.-THE price paid was
Sl7 600.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-26

Soap should never be used until it is wear
old. You cannot make your soap too strong,
you will give it age.-Cuhirator.