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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

ANOTHER OF TIE ST. Louis MURDER
ERs ARRESTED. learn that the mn-
Iatto Seward, alias Sewell, charged with
having been concerned in the late alrocions
murders at ST. Louis, was arrested lew
days since at the mouth of the ONO, on
board the steamboat ATLANTA, and made
confession correboratlng the statement OF
Ennis mall respects. l1ewas carried back
on the Presumption to ST. Louis, and IRON
the violen, excitement existing there, It
was feared be would be sacrihced ~ inc
mob as soon as he landed. we hnpc,
however, this occasion will be used by
our sister city. TO atone for certain past
sins which unfortunately aff0rd too much
reason for this dreadful apprehension.
The crime was horrible, indeed, but no
plea, which the wit Of man may devise,
can Justify that headlons spirit Of fury
which has so often snatched from the law
the things which belong unto the law,
and without in1icting upon the guilty any
more certain punishment than follows
from sure course OF justice, has over and
over again hurried TO the same doom the
innocent and defenceless. Chfoai-
Gle, Mav s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

The Charleston Mercury seeks to con.
sole its Loco Foco friends for their defea,
in Virginia, ty saying that the Wing ma
jority in the Legislature "cousists ofsuch
men as Gen. Bayly, of Accomac. No,
SO. There is not one Bayly man
or os the Richmond Wing says, "not a
fshy man among The Wings" Bayly
and his tail are rated in the Loco Foco
minority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

THE WAY THEY LEND IN EuRopE.-
The loss sustained by the Bank Of Eng
land, on discountlng acceptances, amount.
ing TO forty millions sterling, does not cx-
coed two pence-half-penny per cent.-
Nor would the losses by our banks, be
greater lfthey lent their money 10 business
men, IN amounts required by the business
wants of tho community, instead Of to
stock jobbcrs and spectators. Our banks
at present, perform few or none OF the
functions intended at their CREATION
They want thorough reforming. -PhM
Ledger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

The FORGERY ON THE BANK or TgS.
NEssEE.-Referring TO the forged notes
which were discounted at the Bank of
Tennessee, the Nashville Banner saws :
The number of notes we understand 10 be
fourteen, amounting in all to SC, 900.--
They principally purport 10 have been
drawn and endorsed by citizens (fictitious)
Of Wilson and Rutherford counties. and
were accompanied by recommendations.
also forged, from gentlemen, Directors.
residing in those counties, pronouncipg
them "good." We understand thai n
portion Of them have been traced 10 \ cit.
izen of Rutherford county, who has been
arrested, aud several persons, accompa.
MED by an officer and clerk Of tho
Bark, have proceeded TO Murlreesbo.
rough to attend to his examination before
Il Magistrate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

New YORK CUSTOM House.. - The
Washington correspondent of tho Express
writes that the Secretary of the Treasury
has appointed commission "to look into
the New York Custom House transac-
TONS" The commission is composed of
the following gentlemen Mr.. Poindex-
ter, late Senator in Congress, Mr.. Kelly,
of Columbus, Ohio, and Mr.. Russell, late
member of the House Of Representatives,
from New York. "They will look into
what is alleged of the appraisement OF
goods, the general management of affairs
IN The public stores" &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

The CASE OF GEN. GAINES. The u.
S. Circuit Court, at New Orleans, has
again disagreed in the arbitrated case OF
Gen. Gaines, and wife, against Relf,
Chew, and others, involving so much pro.
perty. The case was argued some time
since, on demurrer. Judge Mckinley
overrued the demurrer on all points.
The case is, therefore, again certified to
the Supreme Court OF the United States
for the Judgment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

Dr.. Johnson loved Scotland, "as cat
loves soaps" and in the original manu-
script OF his Dictionary, he gave the fol-
lowing definition " Oats in England food
for horses, in Scotland Tor men,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-20

THE Sr. LOUIS TRAeEDY.- We learn
from the st. Louis Republican OF the 9Th
INST, that Warrck, another of the despe-
radoes concerned in the murder and ar
son, Of the 18th ult., in that city, is now
IN custody. He was arrested near Ar
row Rock, on the Missouri river. He
protested to be innocent Of the whole
matter, and asserted that his Information
in regard to it, was derived from Brown
(arrested IN Cincinnati.) In other re.
spects his accoun. agreed in the main
with the statement of Ennis, heretofore
alluded to.-wth the additional informa.
ton that Ennis was himself also concern.
ed as a planncr of the plot, though not
present at ITS execution. Warrcl: adds
in his examination, that Madison and
Brown were concerned in the burning of
the Branch Bank at Galena, Illinois.
Thus, three of the four murderers have
been taken and are now in the hands of
the law. The fourth went 10 New Or
leans-has been pursued there, and there
is little doubt that he also is ere this in
custody.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-20

the head nine times against the floor signiiying
tributary vassalage to the emperor. lie had re-
fused, and had been dismissed. 1t was the Ko-
Tow, then, which was the real cause Of the war.
The common opinion that the opium, seized at
Canton was the cause, is wholly groundess. That
was nero incident to the quarrel. II had notb.
ing to do with its origin. which is to be found in
period long before that seizure happened.
The lecturer then went into history Of the
difficulty between Lord Napier and the Chinese,
consequent upon his following his instructions to
communicate only with the Viceroy of Canton,
and not with the Hong merchants. These mer-
chants had always been the persons through
whom all communications had been made whilst
the East India Company's charter had existed !;
but upon the establishment of The trade on more
liberal footing, the British Government, which
had assumed the control instead of the Company,
determined no longer to submit to treat with any
but The recognized authority in the empire This
brought matters 10 a crisis. The Chinese insisted
upon an acknowledgment of superiority, which
the British have as absolutely refused. The quar-
rel is then founded upon an abstract principle of
The law OF nations, and not at oil upon the right TO
be compensated for prohibited article of trade.
IL Is The demand of one nation 10 be put on loot
ing of perfect equality with another, in the reIa-
ions they establish with each other
With the death OF Lord Napier, caused by cha
grin and modification al the indignity and insults
which had been heaped upon him, the lecturer
concluded And with II he announced that he
had not arrived even at the settlement of the first
question proposed by him at the ouset-the JUS
tice of the cause between the two parties. At
some future time he promised, if he should live,
to resume it. He finished by brief alluslon 10
the last of his four questions the duties of the
American Government and people in the premis
es. BY contrasting The repulse Of Lord NapIer's
agent from the gates Of Canton, in July, 1884,
with the ransom of that city for six millions of
dollars, in June, l84l, he drew the moral that ev-
cry nation should prepare for war and preserve
peace.
| We are not sure that we have given the full
train of reflections, of the argument; but by
this abstract we confident that our readers
may gather some accurate notion Of the substance
OF the lecture, which occupied one hour aud
twenty minutes in the delivery. to as crowded an
auditory, notwithstanding the torrents of rain, as
was probably ever assembled within the walls of
the Temple on any similar occasion.
! There is probably no man in the country who
Is well informed OH the merits OF all intellecu-
nj disputes as Mr.. Adams; and he may have pro-
we'd what his hearers generally agree in believing
he did, but we cannot believe it without more ey-
dcnce before us. l-KenneLec Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-20
VOL. SO, MOI 4,-WHOLE NO. 1895.

81 cannot very we'll make out my bearings and
distances" said Rock wood, hesitalingly, and with
a very feeble voice. I" | seem to be IN two place
at once-in my own village and my aunts room,
looking out upon the haf-yearly parish land and
yet, things are about me that could only be on
board ship. Ium sure I've had n methody par
son praying with me the last two glasses; and
what vexes mo is, that J. a thorough seaman, who
have always done n sealnen's duty, should be bu-
ried in dirty grave asorew This was uttered
with many Interruptions, yet tho meaning was
distinct
"John Rockwood,' said the captain, al never,
! proposely, deceived any one. Collect yourself my
good friend. Believe it, that you are now very
dangerously i'll, on board his Nlajesty's ship Ma
iestc.'
"In deep sea, and in blue water?" asked the
poor man nnxously.
"The water blue rs midnigh depth I'M
fathomnble We have no soundings.'
Them after pause, the sailor said, in very
low, yet firm voice." am realy-ay ready"
"Thrn turn your Thoughts with me to your Ma
ker," replied Captain Dabricourt, He then read
the necessary prayers 10 which it was evident that
the departing mon attended devouty, us, when Ilic
Office was finished, he appeared to lapse into
consciousness; those who were about him pre-
pared to depart his embrowncd and now bony
fingers were lifted, and he was imperfectly heard
to ask" Have done my duty?"
"GalIanily, nobly, ravely-aways, always !
sad Captain Dabricourt, with voice trembling
with emotion
"Alow and aloft-aOw and aloit! Hurrah !
How faint how pitiable was that dying shout. |
was the last sound uttered by John lockwood, The
naiutopman.
In the middle watch, two of his messmates were
assisting the sail maker in sewing John up in
hammock chanting, in low voice, the simple
ldirge--" He's gone, what hearty good fellow !"
"Give him double allowance of shot" snit
one "cause as how, poor fellow, he tind no
ton that the deeper he went it was more becom
ing to regular out and out sailor. But it m,
notion, that seeing as il we does our duty it won
signify where we start from, when are all mus
tered at the last day. We shall all be in time, de
pend on't'
81 think So too" said the sa-lnaker
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-20
wATCHMAN g. STATE JOURNAL
POETRY.
THE BACKwooDsMAN.
ny rPHRAtM PEABODY.
go ADVANCE, $3.50 AT THE END OF THE YEAR

Tho silent Wilderness for me
Where never sound is heard,
Save the rustling of the squirrels foot,
And the flittering wing of bird,
Or its low aud interrupted note,
Or the deer's quick, cracking tread,
And the swaying Of the forest bough
As the wind moves overhead.
Alone, (how glorious to be free y
My good dog ut my side,
My rifle hanging in my arm,
| range the forests wide.
And now the regal Buffalo
Across the plains | chase
Now track the mountain stream, TO find
The beavers lurking place.
stand upon the mountains top,
And Solitude profound y
Not even woodlands smoke curls up
Within the horizons bound.
Below, as DER its ocean breadth
The airs light currents run,
The wilderness of moving leaves
Is glancng in the sun.
/ look around to where the sky
Meets the far forest line,
And this imperial domain
This kingdom-all is mine.
This bending heaven-these floating clouds
Waters that ever roll--
And wilderness of glory, bring
Their offerings to my soul.
Wy pdlhCe, ONlll ny pOu's OWN
The worlds fresh prime hath seen
Wide stretch its living halls away,
Pilored and rooted with green.
My music is the wind that now
Pours loud its swelling bars,
Now lulls in dying cadences,-
My festal lamps are stars.
Though when, in this my lonely home,
My star-watched couch press,
] hear no fond " good night'-think not
am companoness.
o no ! see my fathers house,
The hill, the tree, the stream,
And the looks and voices of my home,
Come gently to my dream.
And in the solitary haunts,
While slumbers every tree
In night and silence, God himself
Seems nearer unto me.
feel his presence in these shades
Like the embracing air;
And my eyelds close in sleep,
My heart is hushed in prayer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-20
THE TERRIFIC LEGEND OF THE KILKENNY CATS

O'Fyn she was an Irishman,
As very well was known,
And she lived down by Kilkenny,
And she lived there all alone,
With only six great large tom-cats
As knew their ways about,
And ev'ry body else besides
She scTupousy shut out
Oh, very fond o. cats was She
(And whskey too, tits said,)
She didn't feed 'em very much,
But comb'd 'em well instead
As may be guessed, these large tom-cais,
They didn't get very sleek
Upon combing once day,
And ha'porth once a week.
Now on a dreary winters night,
O'Flyn she went to bed,
The whskey bottle under her arm,
The whiskey in her head
The six great large tom-cats they sat
All in II dismal row,
And horribly glared their hungry eyes.
Their tails wagg'd to and fro.
At last one grim greymalkin spoke,
In accents dire to tell,
And dreadful were the words which in
His awful whisper fell
When all the other five tom-cats
In answer loud did squat,
" Let's kill her, and let's eat her,
Body, bones and all !"
On horrible oh terrible
Oh deadly tale to tell,
When the shone in the window hole
All there seemed still and well
The cats they sat and lick'd their paws,
All in a merry ring,
But nothing else within the place
Look'd like u living thing.
Anon they quarreld savagely,
And spit, and swore, and hallo'd,
Till at last these six great large tom cats
They one another swallow'd;
And nought but one long tail was len
In that once peaceful dwelling,
And very tough one too it was
IT'S the same I've been telling.
[CruikShdRks Omnibu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-20
MONTPELIER, DECEMBER 20, 1871.

a creature in it. The lights burned dimly, and a
number of musical instruments huddled together
in one corner, indicated that they had been, or
were to he used to play to dancing. But not
musician was TO he seen, and the profoundest ST.
lence prevailed. A door of immense magnitude
occupied the further side Of this apartment. II
was shut and surrounded with costly gliding.
The traces Of blood led to this door but, in spite
OF all my efforts TO open it, | could not stir the
lock. Apprehensive lest the noise which made
might bring the company To me, dessted from
lur'brr attempts Over the door was inscribed in
large black figures 1889 This number has
deeply impressed itself upon my mind, as we'll as
the track of blood which led to the mysterious
apartment.
know that fell into reverie abou; these
things, and kind Of stupor came over me, and
male me SIT down iu n chaf in n corner nj The sa
loon. How long might have snt there ! cannot
tell: when ! woke up from my musings, heard
q clock strike one, and at the same time great
bnale in the saloon.-I rose Immediately aud has
tened through the apartments to look for my
guide. He was still landing tn re waiting for
me, We Quilted the saloon and Il house torlbr
wiil ! wns again upon the solitary heath, and
my companion walking quietly by IN side. In
this manner we arrived ut the skirts Of the city,
where he took leave of me with n silent bow.
felt faint and ready 70 die. ! Ind scarcely strength
to reach the city, and rejoiced 10 find myself a
gum in the we'll known streets. When | once
more heard the noise usual in them, and human
voices, my heart seemed to revive. The recol-
lection OF the ghoslikc company with its fearful
mark, gradually became less vivid, but that pro-
pheiic number was constantly before my eyes,
aud will continue to haunt them as long as live
for it is bur too certain that the Lord hath caused
me 10 see Il wonderful vision.
Need we say that the import Of this vision, or
whatever it may he called, was fully explained by
the French revolution which broke out Just orty
years afterwards? About that time appeared q
tract in German, with this title, Wonderful and
True History of the lost Senator of Bremen
how by the special permission OF God he foresaw
future Times and their Doings.' Upon that pub
cation The above tradition is founded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-07-15
Elr.. noNnoR ..s Gs.. Ia ravErrn.


When Mr.. Monroe wa Minister (som
The United States al Paris. and when Gen.
lie Fsyetie was confined in the PusoD ..
OlpViz, BY the Emperor Of Aas.sia, inIor.
msiion was brought him. that MADAME La
fsyeste, The Generals wife, was thrown
inio pFison, and no doubt 10 a few days
WOULD follow the fate Of her mother assl
grand mother al the guilloline. Mr.. Mon
roe alone could save her, aud a. Paris
was 'hen IN the hands Of the mob Il could
only be accomplished by arousing the
- mPathies Of the people. The des,ruc-
uon Of lite had been S0ct. In every state
OF society where opulence was pefcepii-
DE- That TO avoid certain death, ell luxu.
Ftes ane splendor were laid aside and the
wealthy, instead Of riding in their equip
pages. eil5erwslked or rode in :he uise,a.
bic vehicles OF the city.
IL therefore created a great seaxatioD
when the splendid eqoippase OF the Amer.
'ean siinisisr's carriage appeared al the
gate OF The Prison aud his lady Informed
The keeper tba. she had come 10 see the
wife OF Gen. La Fayelio. Such a cali Al
such time was like electricity The
news sPread in all directions. and before
airs. Monroe drove from the Prison thou.
sandS had collected Ground her carriage
and the feelings ELECTED by the meeting
OF two such females in such a situation
arrested the axe Of the execuiioner ard
eventually set the captive freq. The feel.
lngs OF Col. Monroe csnnsi be realized
during the absence Of his wife. lie could
not accompany her, - that would have
compensated the feeling be knew muai
De awakened 10 save the prisoner. When
Madame La FSyetie met Mrs. Monroe
she was IN q state of perfect phrenxy.
surprising that she vas led out 10 exec1.
lion. and when she fouad herself embra-
eed BY the Lady Of the American Minis.
ter within the walls Of that gloomy prison
where but fe v days Pre- viously had been
led 10Th 10 execution her mother and
grand mother. il was long time before
she eonid realize her situation. Mr..
Monroe assured her she should be saved.
and that her husband had deteIm mined 10
risk all IL 1t became necessary, TO accom-
Plish her deiiverance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-07-15

HAVE nov 10 Store, 3 hoxNheads Of New
- orleans and Porto Rico Sarars 200 soonA,
superior Loaf add Lump do lhhds. New Or
leans, Porto Rico and Metaazss Molassss. 2 OOO
Zoe. hio aud java Coffee, 10 chests Pafssi Teas.
Box Ne Chocolate, do. Bakerss Cocoa. 4
DO. Ground Pepper. Grain do. do Esl.ratu,.
- boxes Mould asd Dipped Candles, (ehesp. !
sperm DO Assort7asnt Of Tia. Wooden,
Queens. Glass, aad stone Wares, ? ibis. Rice
do SILVER sand.
LI2U0RS.-l5 bbis whisksy, (chesp by the
barrel, French, Spanish, Apple, and American
brandy. Holland Gin, Jamaica Spirits, MADEIRA.
Fort, Llseon, Sherry aad Malaga Wines.
herrIpgs By the barrel and half hhl.. Bacon.
Flour, and Corn Meal. Sup-riar ehe1in1 To.
oAeeo- SnuH and Segars Splendid a,.orimsu,
Fancy Soaps, Rosia. Bean, and t;ounlrv do
sAr Lad, shot. Rife Powder, IIollow CastinSs
naiia, Warhe Moulds, and Crocksry Ware
homemadet thread, Patent do. Spool and Skein
Sewins Cotton, do Silk, Twillsd Tapes, Needles.
and r'ns. Tuck, PvG a0d SIDE combI, RsadinE
ara Pocket do. Erass, Paper, Wood and Cor
lnkstands, Buttons, Hoaes, Razor Strao.. Sh.,-
ing Brushes and Boxes, Pocket Books Wafers
writing and Letter Paper, Backing aud Br,a,hss
HsF aud Tooth Brushes. Nntmsgs, M=ee, C loves
Auspice, Ginger, Starch, Iadiko, Grouad Log.
wood, Nader, CoPperas. Saitpetre. Alum. Sad
Irons, Curry Combs and Cards. Saspender.
b1ekakia Gloves, LOcofoeo Matches. Psreps,
SION Caps, Brass Candle Sticks and ssrIers.
Butler Prints, Rowlibg Pins, Hooks aud Ewes
rpilaae'PhIs Pickles in Jars, Raisins, FIlberts.
Almonds, Cheese and Crackers
10 short, almost every article thai Is good
ana ussiu'. And will sell them a. low a. they
can pc bought at any regular House 10 the State
SAMUEL IT. .4LLEvo.NG.
Chariesgown, July isaL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-07-15

HAVE :or sale eight or ten head Of Blood
60 valves, OF both sexes, some Of hich
are thorough bred improved Durham shor,
Horn" the others grade animals or seven
e'shths and hree-quarters blood, aud crosse,
principally from the Durham, Ayreshire, Alder.
ny, ana Tssswaisr breeds. Also, a fne two
year old BULL, half AYRSHIRE aud half Tees.
Water-together with beautiful HEIFER Of
the sane age, got by shepherds mported Ayre-
sore Gam ey the thorough bred Durham bull,
=" Frederieki'' grand dam by Imported /" Mem
non.n
10 additioa TO the above, I have yot on hand
hTs or six pure Berkshire PIGS, Uttered this
sPrine,l which warrant to bo derived from
the eeiebraied stock OF Mr.. Bsment OF ALBANY.
These animals will be disposed Of Al Che most
rsasOsAbls rates.
ALEx'R R BoTELER.
Fountain Rock. June IL. lslI.-7t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-07-15
my COUNTRY.


My eounuy. tis Of thee, swest land Of lbersv.
OF thee sing
Land, where my fathers died, laad Of The pil
grims' pride.
From every nosatain tide. Ie, Freedom rias.
Ny native country! Ihse. land Of the soLEs fte.
Thy name love;
lore thy rocks and FiIls, thy weeds and tempted
hills;
My heart with rapture thrills. like that above.
Let music swell The bre,ze. and ring from all
the trees.
Sweet Freedoms ,ouRi
Let mortal tongues awake, let All thai breathy
pauake,
Let rOeAs their silence brssk--ihe sound prOlong.
Our fathers Ged 10 Thee, AuIhor o: liberty,
TO ihee Ne eiBg
Long may our land be bright with Freedom,
holy light,
Protect us BY Thy might. Great God. cur King
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-07-15
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Sttsssaes at @a.s,
SNse&s1s.en. f9ns 81. I6zI.
SHANNONDALE SPRINGS,
I'm Jefferson County, Wa.


NHls well keevn watering plass win be
q oPeusd for the aesson on the lO,h Jup,
To hose Who have ne,er waited those SorinT.
may Dc proper 10 Say that they ara siiua,ed
on the Shenandoah river. S miles from charle.-
toWn, The county seat Of jefferson, and can be
reached % ooe day from Philadelphia, Balti.
more, or Washington Passengers stop al lIar-
PeFs-ferIy 20 dine, and thea proceed ten mile,
on the Wtnehes;er AID Potomsc Rail-R Road 10
the Charlsstown Depot whence they are taken
IN Coaches provided by the Company I've niles
TO the Springs.
Every thing has been provided to render
sol ourn at this watering place Delighted 20
those who are seeking either health or pleasure.
AnussneRta OF various kinds will be found.
suited 70 the grave ~ we'll a. the gay No spot
an the Union excels Sbannondalo IA beauty =
The sceneTy h unsurpassed.
The virtues Of the waters are we'll known =
Hundreds Of the most obstinate eases. which
would yield TO nothing else, have bsso perfect
" cured by. tEets waters. Ia Dropsy. DYsnen-
STA, and all arrangements Of the digestive or
cans and liver, and ia many other affections.
they have proved Invaluable.
T. A. MILTON, .aRf
OF ShanHOndsis S prings cOmssnv.
June 3, le4I