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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
NArcHEz UP AGAIN The Natchez

NATcHEz UP AGAIN The Natchez
press, on the occurrence of the anniver-
sary OF the dreadful tornado which passed
over that city in April last, by which so
many Of its finest buildings were in an in
slant of time, laid even with the earth,
and number Of lis citizens summoned as
briefly to that bourne whence cometh
pone back, gives gratifying account oil
the present condition of the town. The
following paragraph we extract from the
Courier of the 9Th inst.
Twelve months have passed since
this direful period. Churches, that were
then PROSTATE with the earth, now wei.
come their congregations to the service
Of the Great Jehovah dwellings, that
were then leveled with the dust, now by
the industry Of man, give hearty cheer to
the widow and stranger our public build.
ngs, Through the kind and generous assis-
lance of friends from abroad are now
neat, commodious and in good order, for
the respective purposes to which they have
been dedicated. Nothing could be more
interesting TO the stranger than contrast
Of Natchcz landing, with its situation one
year ago. Destroyed, as il was then,
the stores and dwellings have been re.
built--where old and dilapidated houses
were in some cases located, new and
splendid stores have been erected, and a
busy mart again presents itselfto the trav.
cIlerh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

A BLUNT SoLpIER.-Ever since Jack
Falstaff commanded his company with
but two shirts between them, we believe
it has been The fashion to consider blunt.
ness of manner the peculiar property oil
the solder, and that like Othello, he was
to be rude of speech. THIS perhaps was
the freak Of by-gone times, and destined
to remain amid the lore of the past, if a
late event had not revived it, in all its
original beauty. The joke is a good
one if true, and if not, only shows how
we have been gulled by some waggish
friend.
On Wild Cats interview with Major
Childs, at Fort Pierce, the other day, af-
ter exhibiting his consequence in several
outbreaks of impotence, he saw an iron
rot which he recognised as having once
belonged to him. Pursuing his strain OF
untutored eloquence, You call yourself
warrior, said he, 'and yet you took that
pot from an old woman. IL it had been
man, and taken in fair fight, it would
have been your pot, but you frightened
the squaw and captured the pot. That
was not warriors act. would as soon
take baby linen from piccaniny, as poi
from squaw. But am a warrior and
want my pot The gallant major
could not stand the force of the argument;
the pot was borne off, to gladden. the old
woman again with the delights of sofky.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

Tho editor of the Detroit Daily Advertiser writ
ing from Rochester, N Y, says that Western New
York, which has hitherto been the great whoa,
gransry of the Union, and regulated and monopo-
lied the graz and -four market,-must, before the
tel minntion OF five years. surrender the palm to
Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. He adds
ALREADY the large surplu. of Michigan and Illi-
nois has troubled the mark et. What, them mus,
be expected hereafter, when the four Western
States will send forward more -four and pork. than
is now manufactured and rnised IN three-fourths OF
the whole Union besidesi Industry here must see k
new channels, and il must be left for the west to
become what nature has fitted it for-ihe -four and
pork furnisher of the country. Whether Western
New York will consent to this not, this oil be
The result. Nothing prevent it. Every thing
is now shaping itself for that end, and the present
generation will not pass away before it shall come
10 pass"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

A HAPPY FIsHING PARTY.-The Isaac
Walton lately made pleasure AMI fishing
excursion up the Monongahela. She as.
cended the river TO about ten miles above
Morgantown, in Virginia, and above one
hundred and thirty from Pittsburg, where
her farther progress was arrested by falls.
She then descended the river TO Cheat,
and assembled that river about seven miles;
thus penetrating into Virginia in two diff.
ferent directions.
No steamboat has ever gone above
Morgantown before. The gentlemen on
board Of her were told that if they passed
above the falls, which terminated their
progress, they would have had a very
good river for the next fifty or sixty
miles. The Walton is the first steamboat
that ever entered Cheat River. - PiAsburg
Gazeue
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
CERTIFICATE.

Having frequently conversed with Mr.. J. LIT
TIE, upon the science of Dentistry, particularly
diseases of the teeth and the different modes OF OPP
GRAFTON in extracting, plugging, and inserting OF
teeth, well sat under his operations, we deem
it but just his merits operator, TO say that
his knowledge of the science, and genius as me-
ckanic. make him safe, certain, and pleasant OPP
erative Dentist.
Inasmuch as Mr.. l.. has now given his whole at
,en,ion to tins subject and that in him the citizens
of M rtinsburg and vicinity will possess safe and
pleasant dentist, whose operations upon the teeth
will no doubt render universal satisfaction, we have
no hesitation in giving this public expression of our
sentiments, aud in recommending him to the whole
community as we'll worthy :her liberal patronage.
CHARLES MARTIN,
RICHARD McSHERRY, NJ. d.
Anril % l8II
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

REwARD.-The Bank of Louisiana has
offered reward of $4,000 for the appre-
henslon and safe delivery of Jules l.. Dam
noy, late receiving teller, and Chus. Zenon
Colson, late discount clerk Of the bank
who absconded after robbng the institu-
ton Of considerable amount of money.
We see it stated that in an examination OF
the bank, after the above persons had alb.
seconded, an over draft to the amount OF
100000 was discovered, and a book
keeper had Immediately made himself
scarce. What community Of bankers
there will be in Texas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-It has been
decided in one ofthe Pennsylvania Courts,
that the arbitrary practice adopted by the
Banks since the second suspension, Of en-
tering in the Bank book Of depositors and
of posting the same over the counters,
that the Bank would not hold itself lable
to pay depositors in any other funds than
such as were current at the time of depos
lite, is not law, and that the banks are all
bound to pay specie for all their deposites:
that such notice is no contract between
m rfinc
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

Great activity exists at Buffalo in the
forwarding business. The vessels arriv.
ing from the west are crowded with freight;
and the same is the case with the canal
boats to and from Albany. Among the
articles received during the week previous
10 the 25th, were-Flour 800 bbs.
Pork, Is, 52S do, Wheat 40, 90l bushels.
The aggregate ofFlour received since the
opening Of navigation is $4,000 bbls.
Pork 45,902. Wheat ll7,756 bushels.
Cleared during the week 4S,6l9 bills. of
Flour; 1883 bbls. Pork: 1891 BUSH
els Wheat. Amount Of Toll received at
the Buffalo Office from the opening Of ma
vigation to the ed May, IS41, $64 Ss7
60. Same period last year, $42, Jos Ga.
In favor OF 1S41, $22,742 90.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, ls4l.

1t is very interesting (remarks the Phil.
adelphia National Gazette) 10 note the
changes which must take place in the re-
presentation Of the States in Congress un-
der the late census of the population.
The present ratio is one Member of the
House for Al, 700 inhabitants. Under the
new division it will be one for 60,000,-a
ratio which will alter very materially the
relative strength of many States.
According TO the latter ratio, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey
Pennsylvania, and Delaware, will each
retain the same number Of members.
New Hampshire will lose member,
Vermont /, Rhode Island /, Connecticut
l, Maryland l, Virginia 4, North Carroll.
ma 2, South Carolina 2, Georgia l, Ten.
nessee /, and Kentucky /, making togeth-
er loss Of l6 members.
Ohio will gain members, Indiana 4,
Illinois A. Michigan 2, Alabama |, Mis-
sissippi 2, Louisiana /, Missouri ), max
ing together gain of 80, or net ad-
dition TO the House, Of Representatives
The free States in the aggregate will
gain 16 members and lose a !; and the
slave States will gain 7 and lose IL; max.
ing net aggregate gain of Represen.
talves from the free States. The whole
number in the House at present is 242 /;
the new ratio would make it 249.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
NOTICE TO ALI CONCERNED.

HDY Deed of Trust executed this day by VIM.
ND Long and wife, and William S. Long, we
have been constituted the Trustees of all their
property, for the payment of all their debts of
every description. To effect this object, it will be
indispensably necessary that those who have ac-
counts with VIM. Long, VIM. Long & Son, VIM.
s. Long g. Company, or the late firm of James P.
Erskine s. Company. should close their accounts
without delay and those indebted pay the sums
respectively owing by them. We alone author
lied TO receive such dues, and no money must be
paid. except by our authority. And notice ia here.
by given TO all concerned, and they are referred to
tho deed duly admitted TO record Mr. Long and
hi. son have agreed lend their aid in settling all
accounts, debts and demands, which they will dc
under the sanction and control Of the Trustees II
is confidently hoped that all creditors will be paid
of their just demands in full; but as this can only
be done BY speedy settlement and liquidation o.
what may DO due to the concern, this notice is
given, that all interested may understand why ne
futther indulgence can be extended.
u. Ii. CONRAD,
DANIEL BURKHART
AnriI 10 1871. Trustees under the Deed.
I6-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

FREDERICK COUNTY BANK.-The loss
of the Frederick County Bank will fall
heavily upon the people Of this County.
The universal confidence which was wont
TO be reposed in this institution-the Sc
curity with which it had been guarded
the high character Of its of1icers-and the
caution with which i: had always acted,
had given it high character in the pub.
lie estimation, and its notes, and its stocks
were sought for with avidity. We have
heard il said, that Of the SITS, 900 CAPT.
tai, $l34,000 were owned in Frederick
town and county. This must all prove
an entire and dead loss.-Fred. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

PARENTAL AGoNY.-lt has already
been mentioned in this paper, that among
the passengers on board the Ill fated Presi.
dent was Lord Fitzroy Lenox, second
son Of the Duke Of Richmond. A letter
has been received in Montreal, from a
gentleman who lives near Goodwood, the
country seat OF the Duke, in which the
terrible anxiety of the parents is thus
briefly but touchingly alluded to IN Y.
Com. AIDE.
"The Duke Of Richmond has walked
for days and days from sunrise to sunset
on the London road to receive any news
that might be forthcoming of the absent
vessel. Both he and the Duchess are
looking like spectres, so intense has been
their agony Of mind
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

JuGs.-The jug is a most singular
utensll pail, lumber, or decanter may
be rinsed, and you may satisfy yourself
10y optical proof that the thing is clean
but a jug has little hole in the top, and
the interim is all darkness. No eye pen
etrates IT, no hand moves over the sur.
face. You can clean 1t only by putting
in water, shaking it up, and pouring il
out. If the water comes out clean. Won
Judge you have succeeded in purifying
the interior of the jug, and vice versa.
Hence jug is like the human heart. No
eye can look into its recesses, but you
can Judge of its purity or impurity only
by what comes out of it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

The cultivation of the mind in science,
religion and virtue, is an employment in
finitely more ennobling than the decora-
ton Of the frail body. The sun is formed
for eternal duration; and capable OF eter-
nal expansion in knowledge and blessed
ness. The body is but the casket in which
this heavenly gem is deposited for few
short years, and which when it has once
lost its bright inhabitant, is good for no.
thing but to be committed to its mother
earth,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

THE ASPECT OF ENGLAND.-A Lon
don letter writer says:-" general
position Of affairs in this country is pros.
porous and pacific. The appearance OF
the crops is favorable--the bullion ac-
count continues good. The falling off in
the revenue will perhaps increase the
taxes, but there is abundant means to re-
place it, and their relations with all the
world are pacific or approaching to it,"
In another part of his letter the writer
excerpts the Manufacturers, who are said
to be in deplorabe condition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

The manufacture of Tea is carried on
to a considerable extent in England. A
trial lately took place in London, at
which it was ascertained that the individ-
ual arraigned had an immense assortment
OF spurious article made OF biackthorn,
hawthorn and fern leaves. He had a reg.
ular mandatory, with drying apparatus
and all. Various samples were exhibited,
infused with different proportions of pure
tea, which it was said were extensively
sold.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

The Governor of Pennsylvania has no.
tined the banks of that State that they are
required to loan the Commonwealth sum
no: exceeding five per cent, of their CAPT.
tai stock paid in, at an interest not ex-
ceeding five per cent. The Bank of
Pennsylvania is TO receive the payments
IN such currency as she may approve.
II the banks should refuse to accede to the
terms ofthc revenue act, this loan will be
required to pay the interest on the pnbic
debt. They are notified sixty days in
advance, in conformity with the bank
law.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
Q}l3Ilg lzl2lAIh MQ139i zsfnlG AMY

INTERESTING RELIC OF THE EUTAw
BATTLE GRoUND.-We are in possession,
through the kindness of VIM. Sinkler,
ESQ.,, of St. Johns. Berkeley, who now
owns the revolutionary battle ground OF
Eutaw, of an old fashioned English gold.
watch, dug up very recently near the
foundation OF the celebrated Brick House,
in which the British took shelter, and by
means OF which they were enabled TO
check the till then victorious Americans,
under Greene, at the battle Of the Eutaw,
and thus to prevent the consummation oil
the American victory. The watch is a
small one, enclosed in gold case, and
the golden portion Of it is in complete pre-
servation but the brass and the steel oil
the works are in such state Of rust, as
to render it incapable of restoration to
use, without a substitution Of entire
works. The crystal is perfect, and SO
are the hands and face-the hours are de.
noted by mineral letters, and the minutes
by figures. On the enamelled face APP
pear, in capitals, Duchesne," and in
smaller letters, London" also indicates
the makers name and the number is
$685." This relic doubtless belonged
to some British or American officer, who
bore part in that celebrated passage Of
arms, at once so full of glory, and so au-
spcious in its results, to our State and to
the American cause. 1t was probably in
the fob of one who fell on that memora-
BILE occasion, and was buried with him,
and it would be curious indeed were this
publication TO be the means of identifying
the former owner.-C Charleston Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

RELIGIOUS Presbyterian Gene.
raj Assembly, {Old School,) commenced
its annual sitting at Philadelphia, on
Thursday, Goth uIt. Rev. John Brock.
enridge, Of Baltimore, was elected Mode
rator, having received 81 votes against
81 for Rev. Mr.. Winchester, of Natchez.
The sermon was preached by the last
Moderator, Rev. DR.. Engles, of Phiadel.
phia. The New School General Assem-
bly, meets but once in three years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

SILK MANuFACTURE. The agent of
the N. Y. State prison at Auburn, gives
notice that he will pay three dollars a
bushel for silk cocoons, Of good quality,
delivered al the prison. He is going
largely into the silk business, employing
the labor Of convicts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

NEw INvESTIoS.-The Leesburg, Genius of
Liberty states that Messrs. Philips s. jackson have
invented and patented machine fo- cleaning
wheat, which will separate garlick, cookie, cheat
and all impurities from the grain. IL is said that
the machine can be furnished at price within the
reach Of any one who may require the of it.
This invention, il it the purpose stated, will
be Of essential use farmers, the great difficult
ty and indeed impossibility, of separating garlic
&c. from wheat and rye, has deducted largely from
the value of their crops.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

MtLEoD.--ln the Albany Evening
Journal long letter from Gov. Seward
to Mr.. Forsyth, is published in relation tc
Mcleod.
Governor Seward maintains at grea,
length the right of the State OF New York
to arrest, try, and, if found guilty, to pun.
sh the culprit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

A LARGE SHArT.-The shaft, for the
United States steam frigate Missouri,
which was forged at West Point weighed,
before it was turned, "a, 400 pounds. Ii
is now % fee, inches long, and Is inches
ia diameter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

To KILL BED BuGs.-Mr. iona. Bacon, oil
Unionviile, states to US that gum.camphor and bar
soap will effectualy destroy that midnight robber
the bed-bug-he mixes ounce of the camphor
well pulverized. with two ounces of the soap
this mixture is easily applied the crevices where
the bugs harbor.-B Boston Gull.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
VOLUME AZ.
Tur MaRTINsBURG GAZETTE,

every rGp, psa IN m Sdsa"es
DDoiIaRs AND FIFTY CENTS within the
na.r' and THREE DOLLARS at the end of the
No paper discontinued until all arrearages
&c maid, except at the option OF the publisher.
=, O,e Dollar per square Of sixteen lines, and at
twenty. FIVE Cents for each subsequent insertion.
The number Of insertions must be marked on the
manuscript, or copy Of the advertisement sent, or
II will be continued until forbid, and charged &C
rnrdinpY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

A JusT VERDICT. "A man was recent.
ly tried in Illinois for stealing Brandon
Bank money. The jury found him guilty
of the height Of meanneSs, but as the Of
fence was not punishable by either statute
or criminal law the prisoner was dis.
cha
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10
FREDERICK COUNTY RANK.

The descriptions of money stolen from this Bank
were-in gold, $1,000 80; in note, and bills Of
other Banks and checks, $8,73s 10; in notes Of
the Frederick County Bank, SI34 967 State Of
Maryland per cent. Bonds, $4,000; State per
cent certificates, $4,000; per cent Sterling
Bonds. 10 o99.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

The Legislature of New rk have passed the
Appropriation Bill by an overwhelming majority.
The bill appropriates So $50, 900 for the Erie Canal
Enlargement. $500 900 for the Black River Canal,
and $3.50 900 for the Genesses Valley Canal
total, $4,000 900. The vote for the passage OF
the bill stood II, and against it 80. Eighteen Van
Buren, members Polled their votes for the passage
sc h..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

HEALrH.-New York city contains
ten thousand more inhabitants than the
State of Connecticut, and physician OF
that state who took great pains 10 com.
pare the bills Of mortality found to his sur.
prise that there we're more deaths in Con-
necticut than in New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

BRITISH SLoop OF WAR.-The British
sloop oil war Thunder arrived in the Del.
aware, and anchored off New Castle on
Thursday last. She has brought several
passengers from the Southern English Is
lands.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

1t is stated in Cooper's Naval history. that Pau
Jones hoisted the FIRST ensign of regular Ameri
can of war on board the Alfred Dec, 1875
The ensign was device representing pine tree
with ra,tlesnake coiled at its root, with the mot
to--fi Don't srcsd on me-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

EXPEDITION TO LrBERIA.-Forty-two
emigrants, were sent out by the American
Colonization Society, sailed from New
Orleans on the 18th ut., in the barque
Union, which had also several thousand
dollars worth of goods on board, sent for
the purpose of purchasing more territory
from the natives, and extending the inf1u-
ence of the settlers in the colony.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

The Philadelphia Sentinel states that the Rev.
rhos H. Stockton, Of Philadelphia, is about to col
leet in a volume the sermons recently delivered on
the death of General Harrison. A volume OF
no ordinary interest might be made from these dis
cOu
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

WOMAN AT THE CoUcH OF SICKNESS.
i love to see her at the couch of sick
ness, sustaining the fainting head--offer-
ing to the parched lips its cordial-to the
craving palate its simple nourishment
threading with noiseless assiduity around
the solemn curtains, and complying with
the wish Of the invalid when he says
Let me not have this gloomy view
About my room, about my bed,
But blooming roses wet with dew,
To cool my burning brow instead"
Disposng the sunlight upon the pale
forehead bathing the fIsir with ointment
and settling upon it from the summer case.
ments that breath Of heaven. How love.
ly are such exhibitions of ever.endurng
constancy and faith. How they appear
20 the soul, like the lover OF Canticles,
whose fingers, when she rose to open the
door 20 her beloved, were dropping
with sweet smelling myrrh upon the han.
die Of the lock-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

VALUE OF MARRIED MEN.--"A little more ami
nation my DEAR" whispered Lady B. to the gen
tie Susan, who was walking languidly through a
quadrille. " Do leave me TO manHge my own busi-
ness, mamma" replied the proyident nymph; al
shall not dance my ringlets out of curl for mar
RED man. OF course not, my love: but was
not aware who your mariner was"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-10

The trial of Dr., Braddee for robbing the mail, is
going on at Pittsburg. The Pilsburg American
says: =" DR.. Braddee, coming into court this
morning, was accompanied by his wife, for whom a
seat was provided within the bar