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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

the probable increase Of duties from the
act Of the past session are matter ofdata,
or nearly so, Congress will be able TO fix
upon law which will meet all difficulties,
present md to come, so long as the couu-
iry shall be at peace. The tariff and The
currency are questions which, Of them
selves, will give interes, to the whole scs-
sion. What the plan Of the President is.
is no doubt ere this well considered and
matured by him. Until the annual mes
sage we must be patient walters. Our
hope and belief is, that Congress may be
able to harmonic with the Executive in
The agreement of some financial plan,
which, if il may do no more, viii al least
improve and regulate the exchanges Of
the country.
The spportonment Of Representatives,
and ten thousand private claims upon the
government-manyo fthem long posipon.
ed--will, we think, have the effect Of max
ing the session a business one. Useful,
too, we hope ii may be. and peaceful and
beneficial 10 the people, the government,
and to all who are 10 act for the country,
or who deserve TO be benefited by their
action.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

Mr.. SrARKs.- The popularity Of the
Lectures lately delivered by Mr.. SPARks.
in the hall Of the University Of New Y ork,
is such that he hps been engaged to re-
peat them in the imm6 nse building on
Broadway, called the Tabc rnacle. The
interest excited by these lectures in New
York--the great numbers who crowded
to hear thcm--and the call for their repe-
tition, are highly creditable to the intelli-
gence and good taste Of that city, as well
as complimentary TO the distinguished lec-
turer himself. This estimable gentleman
whose name has become eminent in Eu.
rope and America for his great work, the
4" Life and Writings OF Washington," his
biographies of Franklin, Jay, Morris, and
other revolutionary worthics-was gradu-
ated at Harvard College in 1915, and az
forwards became tutor in that institution,
where he also studied theology. In 1918,
he was settled as Unitarian clergyman
in Baltimore, and such was already his
reputation for learning and piety, that he
was soon after elected Chaplain to Con
gress but his health failing, he removed
to Boston, and became the editor of the
North American Review. In 1920. he
proceeded 20 Europe for the purpose OF
obtaining materials for his Life and Cor
rcspondence of Washington. Mr.. Sparks
various great works are too well known
TO require repetition. He is at present,
it is said, engaged on History Of the
American Revolution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
A. p. GILES, Cashier.


THE HOME SoUApRoN.-We LEAN
that Com. Stewart has been appointed to
the command of the Home Squadron.
This is handsome compliment, not only
to the gallant officer himself, but to Penn.
sylvania, one of whose cherished sons he
is. Should the Commodore accept, there
will DO vacancy in the command of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. Capt. Gwynne
is now second in command. He is also
a Pennsylvania, deseryedly esteemed
and popular-and his promotion would be
regarded with much favor in this commu.
nity.--Phiiad Ina.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

The following correspondence took place be-
tween the Deputy Inspectors of the Customs and
Capt. LEWIS b. WILLIS. late Surveyor of the port
of New Orleans, upon his retirement from the Sur
veyorshp of tina, port. Capt Willis is son of "Old
Berkeley" and emigrated from here near quar-
ter Of cen,ur, since, to reside in the South.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2, 1871.
Lswls g. WILLIS, ESQ.
Dear Sir-Ou retiring from the Office Of Survey
Of the Port of New Orleans, which you have
fitted 50 long and honorably we. the Inspectors OF
the Port req lest most respectfully your acceptance
OF the Plate which accompanies this. as small
token OF our respect and esteem for you as gen
,rman and public officer.
Wishing you health and happiness in your re-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
GREENS TRIAL.


The Richmond Compiler gives the con-
GLIDING proceedings Of this trial;
"The evidence for the prisoner in this
case was concluded this afternoon, aud a
mott IN was submitted by the prosecuting
Attorney to this effect "That if the Ju-
ry should find that Dabney paid 10 Green
moneys from the funds OF the Bank OF Viz
GINA upon his checks, to meet checks de-
posted ia the other Banks, which checks
had been endorsed good by Dlbney,
and tina. Green was present aiding and re-
celving these moneys, that it should be
held to be a fraudulent embezZ'ement. !"
This motion was sustained by argument Of
prosecuting counsel, and replied to by the
counsel for prisoner. The argument was
warm on both sides. The Court refused
the instruction, however, and second IN
structlon was submitted, which shared q
similar fate. The case was then given 10
the Jury without argument or comment,
the time having so far elapsed as to render
argument impossible. The Jury retired
utes returned with verdict of F" Not
1ullty, Wnereupoil, 10 Tue snatlc oi nsCu-
mond be il said. and TO the everlasting
disgrace OF Judicial Authority, yell OF
applause burst forth from the densely
crowded auditory which defes Description
now, as it did then all effort to repress it.
Upon the Courts pronouncing the verdict
of the Jury, the Commonwealth's Attor.
aey promptly reminded the Court and Of
licers that the prisoner was still in custody
upon other indictments and tine Court ac-
cordingly remanded him to jail.
The prisoners counsel then proposed to
offer bail, bu, the Court refused to enter.
tain the proposition, leaving it for tho Gen.
eral Court, which sits in few days. The
whole scene was one of shameful confu.
sion, owing to the disturbances of bystand.
ers.
Thus has ended this long drawn trial,
We make no comments, these are left to
our readers-but we must say, this is a
case in its inception, in lis effects, in all
its phases, which requires deep reflection
from altwho desire the preservation of the
supremacy OF the law"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

JAMES BARBOUR did not omit to
mention the name of this gentleman, with
the others spoken Of for Governor, through
nadverience, as correspondent supposes.
Some one in the public papers has ex.
pressed his preference for him over all
oihers-but no one has nominated hun,
because every body knew that he would
not accept the appointment. For our
selves, there is no man IN this Common
wealth, whom we should prefer to james
Barbour as its chief magistrate, or any
other station. Would 10 God, he were
now the Chief Magistrate Of the Union
post he would adorn by his virtues and
abilities. He ought 10 have been there
he would have been there, but for most
unfortunate false delicacy, on the part of
a portion fihe Harrisburg Convention.
With his ardent patriotism, nice sense
of honor, devoted loyalty to his principles
and d-testation Of political trafficking, in
the highest post in the government the
honor Of Virginia had been maintained,
and Virginia politician would not be, as
he is now, by.word and reproach all
over the continert.-Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

bringing Mcleod to trial, They have
bearded and defied The Washington Cab
inc. to the teeth. Great Britain, aparl
altogether from the acquitta! OF her per.
secuted subject, has thus been incidental
" dishonored by the private lawlrssness
Of an organized mob, wholly unknown TO
European diplomacy. 0fcourse, rec
rication Of this injury. or a, lenst a salts.
factory guarantee against its recurrence,
in which all nations are equally interest
ed, is indispensable to the peace Of the
world"
From The Standard.
g The Acadia has arrived, and brings
the gratifying intelligence of the acquit.
tai of Mcleod. We are also enabled to
announce from source Of undoubted
character, that the greatest desire exists
on the part of the American Government
to maintain friendly relations between the
two countries, and we have every renson
to know that the Acadia steamer brings
important dispatches, fully bearing out
the information we have received.
The Grogsn business would appear TO
be in the same favorable state of settle
ment as that Of Mcleod. 1t is said that
application was made bv the American
Government 10 the Can dian authorities
demaling Lis release, and that he was inn
mediately liberated; thus proving the
utter ialstv uf the statements regarding
his having been seized by authority ofthe
government"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

The Liverpool European of the 4th in
slant contains the following paragraph
ave have heard il stated in quarters
generally well informed, that il any serl-
Gus difference should arise between Great
Britain and the United States Of America,
relative to the trial Of Mcleod, the north
east boundary, or any other question
pending between both countries, our gov
eminent has agreed to accep. the media
ton Of France, which mediation has been
offered as a guarantee Of peace and good
will between the French and English cab.
inets."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

WAsuINGroN CoLLEGE.--We are
pleased 10 hear Of the unprecedented sue
cess of this useful institution. The Lex.
ington Gazette of Friday says: ave
are happy TO state for the information OF
its friends al distance, that this voncra.
bic institution is in highly nourishlng
and prosperous condition. The number
Of students at present in the College and
Preparatory Department is lis. This is
nineteen more than there were in Novem-
Der s, 1910, and is larger number than
ever before at so early period of the
session. New students are arriving
every week. Such prosperous condi-
ton of things must gladden. the hearts OF
all who feel an interest in the welfare OF
our College. And well may they rejoice
that in the character and qualifications Of
the President and Professors, who are all
men of learning, nmiablity and "aptness
to teach," they have guarantee of the
permanent; prosperity of Washington Col
lepe -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

A CoRREcTIoN.-In our notice Of tho
Rope Mandatory Of Mansley & Co., of
this town, we stated in our last that the
Company was recently from London.
This was our impression at the time VIC
Penned the article, but il appears to be a
mistake. They are, il is true, English
men, but they have been several years in
this country; and their former place OF
residence, where they had carried on
large business as Rope Makers, was Liv-
crpool, Ohio. Our notice, in the first
place, as well as this correction, have
been made without any communication
with the Company. Kanawha Je6erso.
1jdn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

The Locofoco prints are continually
complaining of the States and people of
this country for paying their debts to tho
people of England. They say it is fla.
giant outrage upon the rights Of native
citizens andto prevent it, they urge tier re-
peal OF the Distribution Act, and the adop-
ton Of a policy which will make the debt.
ors unable to meet their foreign obliga-
tons. Ofthe ROBUSTNESS Of this doctrine,
we have nothing to say. But the very
same mon who rail so violently against TO.
reign debts and foreign influence, are they
who advocate the policy of opening our
ports and inundlting the country With 70.
reign goods. They would hold out temp
tations to our people to bring themselves
under foreign influence, and then they
complain of the foreign influence which
they created; and to get rid OF ii, recon.
mend that the debtors swindle their cred
itors out OF their dues
This is consistency and morality with a
vengeance. But it is just such consisten-
cy and morality as are exhibited in the
columns of the Enquirer and Globe, week.
ly.-Rach. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

Ut The rumor that MIR. Clay intended to resign
his place in the Senate, Turns out to be snfounded.
Among tie rumors of the day. we may mention
the probable resignation of the Hon. William c.
Preston, the distinguished Senator in Congress
from South Carolina. Hi. loss would be deeply
felt, aud generally regretted. We hope the rumor
may prove untrue.
Ex President Adams, it is also said, intends to
retire from Congress shortly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

WHEELING DISTRICT. The result of
the Senatorial Election in this District,
was inserted in a postscript last week
and by tina, means did not appear in a
portion OF the country edition. The sci
oquent Newman" was elected by 80 ma.
jority-thus tieing parties in the Senate
unless Mr.. Thompson Of the Kanawha
District shall, as it is expected he will do,
represent the sentiments of his constitu-
en,s. who are decidedly Wing. Rich.
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
GEORGIA.

Hon. George r. Gilmer, Hon. Chas. Dougher-
" and Augustus Wright E-q have been nominated
as candidates to ill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation Of Messrs. AlfoId, Dawson and MIS-
bet. of the Georgia Delegation in Congress The
election is to take place the frs, Monday in Janu-
AIRY next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

MrsparNr.-The best We have seen for
some time was ia the Providence Journal,
the other day--ihus corrected by lis au-
thor:
Oxr THOUSAND BUSHELS OF Cars
We hone none Of our readers were alarm.
ed at seeing this formidable army Of cats
announced in the list Of importalions yes.
terday lf they were, we can quiet their
fears by the Information that it should
have been printed Oats.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
Your sincere friends,

NEw ORLEANS, Nav. 81. 1911.
The Inspectors Of the Customs for The Port Of
NeV Orleans.
thank you. gentlemen sincerely, for your &C.
ceptasle communication, accompanied with u va
ued present, token of your approval OF my
conduct while associated with you in the public
sea wee ia this Port.
Placed foe u long time in responsible, aud often
difficult situation, 1t my good fortune TO have
been associated with gentlemen, competen', and ~
all times prompt and vigan, in the performance Of
their several duties with most of you,
ton in the public service has lasted for number
of years 1t is therefore with the greatest pleasure
that receive at The of my refining frosl Of
fee. this distinguished mark Of your spprobaio Of
my public service, and Of your continued respect
and friendship.
With my best wishes Coz your future health anil
prosperity, pray you TO accept, gentlemen the
assurance that I hold for you collectively and in.
dvlduay. feelings ofvery high respect and es-
TEEN, and remain your friend and fellow citizen.
LEWIS b. WILLIS.
Messrs. A. b. Shelby, b. +. West, ID. J. Fan
rar q. M. Bowditch, n. W. Campbell, Commit
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

CORNING AND NO BANK. This ban
ner is said to have been raised at the re-.
cent election in New York, for candid
ate who was Presiden, of Bank, stock
holder in twenty, and who had helped to
charter thirty. They must have been
going it upon the principle that :" the hair
Of the dog cures the bite. Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
WESTERN pRlCkS

The following prices rule at Chicothe, Ohio.
Wheat 80 cents per bushel; shelled Corn, 90 cts;
Oats, l83 cts; Bacon, TO a cts. per b; Butter
I2s cts. The general short corn crop this year
has had the effect of bringing down the price OF
PORK. and we find it selling there at 81 per hun
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

"A GREAT Loss.-The Cincinnati Re.
publican says We understand that Mr..
james Richardson, of Cincinnati, lost his
money belt containing SAP 800, over.
BOARD from steamboat, on his passage
to New Orleans, few days since. The
money was partly in paper and partly in
gold, and, OF course, is Irccoverably lost. -"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

We have rarely seen any thing more
touching than the following recital, which
we copy from the Boston Mercnn,il,
Journal. 1t is letter from the " Select
men" Of Truro, town on Cape Cod, and
is addressed to Mr.. Israel LEONARD, OF
Boston, appealing for relief to the sym
pathlts OF the citizens an appeal that will
not be made in vain. The Bostoninns
are no, the people to permit il. Indeed, We
learn from the Journal that subscription
papers would soon be handed round
"TRuRo, Nov. 3, 1s4l.
Mr.. ISRAEL LEONARD, Boston:
Deur Sif-As the legal guardians Of
the helpless and destitute OF this town we
deem it our duty to inform you of the suf
iering condition of many families here
and through you, as one of our native
townsmen, 10 ask OF the good people Of
Boston, aid for the helpless and destitute.
The dreadful effects Of the late gale on
the shores of Cape Cod, are generally well
known. The loss of property in this
town is without a parallel in its former
history-and the loss Of human life is tru-
ly appalling. Forty seven of our towns
men have been swallowed up in the nigh
iy deep or cast liieless upon our shores,
leaving, almost in a single neighborhood,
twcnty-one widows and thirty-nine father
less children; many Of whom are left in
want Of the most common necessaries OF
life-foud, clothing and fuel.
The relations and neighbors of the be-
reaved, TO whom in ordinary cases they
could apply for aid, are, with few excep-
iions,) by the general destruction of their
property in the same gale, unable to do
more than relieve the immediate and mosl
pressing wants. The sorrowing widow,
still cherishng, perhaps, faint hope that
by some miraculous interposiion her hus-
band may have been taken fromthe sinking
wreck, and carried 10 distant port, feels
her heart sinking into utter dependency
when she thinks of the approaching win.
ter, and sees her little children shivering
around the fireless hearth, and asking for
bread, which she connot give them.
We draw no imaginary picture, but
give you sad realities. We hope our APP
peal will not be in vain, and we wish you
to assure all those who give, that the dis.
tnbution Of their bounty will be made with
the greatest care and consideration-and
we shall feel obliged if they will appoint
some one of their number to act with us
in the distribution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
FRANKLIN BANK OF BALTIMORE, }
Noe. 10, lS4I.

Il. III. Richardson, Esq.
DEAR SIR: In answer TO your favor of
the l3th instant, in relation to the exami.
nation Of the books Of this institution, by
committee appointed by the Currency
Convention, am instructed by our
Board to say, that they will with great
pleasure consent to this arrangement,
and give every facility to your committee
in their investigation, believing that such
public examination will much tend to in.
crease confidence in this institution.
am, very respectfully,
A. p. GILES, Cashier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

PoLrTIcAL JoKE.--The New Orleans
Bee states that it is rumored that since the
appearance Of Veto No. 2, several cler'
gymen in Virginia have refused 10 per-
form the matrimonial ceremony, on me
ground that their views of consistency
would not permit them TO SANCTION any
institution capable Of operating per sc
over the onion"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
l1rIpEpER DISTRICT.

We see it stated, that the Wings have nominal
ed candidate Cor Congress in this district in op-
position to Messrs Banks and Smith, Hereto
fore, the L,cos frightened of al opposition, by
threatening to Withdraw one Of their candidates.
Wonder what they will do in the present crisis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

U. S. BANK OFFICERS. The Phila-
delphia National Gazette says 1--WE
learn that suits have been instituted a.
gainst Mr.. Cowperthwaite, late Cashier
of the Bank Of the U. States, and also a.
gainst his sureties, by the assignees of
that institution. The suits are instituted,
we presume, to recover the balance Of
Mr.. Cowperthwaiie's Indebtedness to the
Bank, as reported by the stockholders
committee ir April last.
We furthermore learn, that suits have
been instituted by one of our citizens,
against number Of the individuals who
were members of the Board of Directors
Of the Bank Of the United States in 1889. I"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25

SUICIDE IN PRrsoN. Joseph w. Place,
who was confined in prison at Veyay, In
dIana, awaiting his trial for shooting at
and severely wounding two young ladies,
committed suicide ON the 10th Oct. by
taking poison
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-25
FOREIGN VIEWS.
From he Pkilad<kp1ia f@qntrsr.
ARRIVAL or THE CALEDONIA.
TWELVE DAYS LATER FROM
ETRDpE

This capital rapid steamship arrived al
Boston, on Friday evening last, from Lg-
crpool, AFTER passage Of only fourteen
days. We are therefore IN possession OF
Liverpool papers to the 4th, and London
to the 81 Instant, inclusive. The news Of
the acquiital Of Mcleod and the surren-
der of Grogan had reached London, and
not only caused CD improvement in tie
English funds but better state Of feeling
towards this country. So great was the
anxiety in relation TO McLeod's trial, that
on the arrival of the Acadia al Liverpool,
the pier.heads were literally thronged with
people. The intelligence from the CONT
nent OF Europe is not important, If we ex-
cept an angry feeling in France towards
the United States, owing to the recent al
iteration in our Tariff. The chief item of
news is an account Of an extensive conha.
grafton in the Tower of London, which
DESTROYED the " Grand Storehouse" and
Small Armory." The dccoachemem Of
the Queen had not taken place, but was
daily expected. Cotton and flour exhibit.
ed no change. We proceed TO publish all
the details Of interest.
The Queen had contributed G100 to.
wards the relief Of the distressed opera
tives at Paisley.
GREAT FIRE IN THE TOWER OF LONDON
We extract the following particulars
from the London Times of November list:
An event which will b. long remen-
bered 10 the annals Of English history,
and which may be regarded in every re-
spect as truly national calamity, visited
the metropolis on Saturday night last
viz: the entire destruction, together with
It's contents, of that magnificent build
ing, forming so prominent feature in the
far famed fofrer Of London, denomaatcd
= The Grand Siorehouse and Small Ar
mory," containing, in addition to an al
most innumerable quantity Of trophies, an6
other evidences OF British glory, no less
number than 200, 900 stand Of arms, &c.
10 order that an adequate idea may be
formed of the extent of this serious loss 20
the country, it may be as well to lay be-
fore our readers an accurate description
Of the building destroyed, taken from au-
thentic records.
The Grand S,orehousc is north Of the
White House, fine building of brick and
hewn stone it extends in length 345 feet,
and is 60 feet broad; it was commenced
by James H., and finished by William III.
On the first floor of this edifice, is that
magnificent room called the Small Armo-
ry. On the south side OF this structure Is
n stately door case, adorned with four
columns, an entablature, and triangular
pedimen, of the Dorc order. Unler the
pediment are the Queens Arms, with en-
richmen.s of trophy work, by the cele
bratcd artist Gibbons. At the west end
of this building is situate the church
founded by Edward H., and dedicated to
ST. Peer in chains, in which are deposited
tie remains OF many noble and some Roy
al pcrsonages, executed within the Tower
or on the hill, and buried here in obscu-
rity. On the east Of this building is stu
ate the newly Jewel Tower, in
which the regalia AMI all the Crown jow
eIs n RI, kent -