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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

dollars, nor any State more ,haB i'm nos
dollars ror either for a longer Inv, sV I.
law. auss'ofized by
That !, shall con,rac, M ~.
'onsef Tine than one year. ~
nat Il shall issue no note oc.
nomination than ten dollars 'sss oe'
That the officers Of the ;r.,.
mol oe permiii q to borrow uonoa 'en s'ai'
contract any deb, therein il any no'n, o.
',so. note or bin of which "" .,th
olheer' as maker, drawer. enaa, n,ea such
s,eP'or, IS forbidden to Be 5,sao,,ser or &C.
directors ofihe branches no, - ~ The
vision. "s@n'ng OF this pro-
-, prevent orexPose any fraud o. ;,6
ree''on 10 the management of ~. y inol'
,'"n TO prevent, also, large and ;ra"s ss''u-
loans 10 individuals, to the in;n,s r -
s'oeN"o'eefs aud the public, and 10 n, ao
'en'' hSew Sc, false imputations whs,
s"eh irregularities do not exist !, i ne
posed that The books Of the institute, IL ~
eiod'ng The accounts of all in5;,;J,,a,.
.ie pc at al times open TO the ipspec.
~" ~ 's y. secretary ofthe Treasury of,bs
!, eia'es to committee az eiiher
nous o. Congress ito each or,be direct.
o's OF The Bank, and to commi,,ee ac H.
whatsoever they think 6t. f'o''
It's proposed 10 prosidelha, tho h,.n,h
es saali not issue notes or bills ad.a,sd,o
and INTENDED for circulation. bn, n,a.s,, ~,
drafts, not less 10 amour, than sfv aai,s 80
tor the purpose Of TRANSMISSION and e.
change. o" ""o OK
nat 'hs Bank shall not suspend specie
Paymeni-ihat ilshsllnoi pay on, anv thing
but coin or bullion or IFS own notes IT,,
IT'S existence as corporation continue "a,
twenty years--bui that it be allowed 70
use us corporate name for two years lopp.
er ~ settling up its affairs.
mat no other bank be established hy
Congress during the existence Of the char.
ter.
ana providing that il shall not be Deem
ed an infringement Of the privileges grant
90 oy Inc charter, if Congress shall order
the SAID corporation 10 place Offices of dis
count and opposite wherever the same may
be necessary for the collection, safe keep.
'ns' and disbursement of the public reve-
nue..
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
+. EWING,
Secretary IF The Treasury.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
THE SLIP WILLIAM BROWN

A letter from a gentleman formerly of this place
gives The following account Of the horrible scenes
connected with the wreck Of this ship.
BosToN, JUNE %, 1871.
81 have just heard Of the loss Of the ship va
how Byown, Of Philadelphia, bound from Liverpool
20 that city, with 65 passengers. She struck
sgains, an iceberg. The mate aud 50 passengers
and 9 Of the crew took TO the long boat the cap
tain and Others in the small boat--the rest sunl,
With the chip Some days after, the mate and
crew found it necessary to throw over II of the
passengers. which they did, aud a most revolving
scene took place. The victims begged for mercy,
tu' none was shown themlbey chung to the aides
~ 'hs boat, but their ands ere cut or and they
s1na to rise no more. Oao poor little boy begged
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

An atrocious murder was committed last week
in the Ohio Penitentary. notorious rogue nam
ed Clark, who was under punishment for highway
robbery, and had been frequently chasised for bad
conduct, took an opportunity 10 strike Mr., Cyrus
Sells, one Of the guards, on the head with an axe
The blow was sufficient to destroy life, but be fol
lowed II up with others until the head was nearly
severed itom the body, Another convict who was
at some little distance, rushed to the spot, and
narrowly escaped fatal blow leveled at him by
Clark. The latter was seized and disarmej, and
will no doubt be hung
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
IN SENATE "WEDNESDAY, June Q.
PUBLIC LANDS.

Mr.. Clay gave notice that he should tomorrow
ask leave to introduce Bill TO provide for the dis
tribution of the proceeds of the Public Lands
M. Smith of Ind submitted resolution which
lies upon the table, calling for infor in detail
as to the quantity Of Public Lands sold at different
periods, and whether for cash credit, and Of
lands reserved.
Mr.. Allan. Of Ohio, presented memorial in favor
of Bankrupt Law
MI. Sturgeon presented petition praying for
an amendment Of the Constitution to effect the abo-
tion of Slavery. The reception was objected to
by Mr.. Preston, when, on motion OF Mr.. King, the
motion 10 receive was laid upon the table
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
From The Boston Alias.


Captain George l.. Harris, Of tho ship
William brown, called upon us yester-
day and furnished us with several lacts
relative TO that vtss.l, which we have
never seen stated, and which We de. m Of
sufficient interest TO warrant their publ.
cation. The captain speaks OF his mate
as naturally very humane man, and OF
his crew as being "as good one as he
would ever wish to sail with" de Is of
opinion that their conduct has been judged
OF rather too harshly, and somewhat pre-
maturely, and states several things winch,
although they do not, to our mind, justify
all that is alleged 10 have been committed,
will still go for towards palliating what,
but for these circumstances, would seem
unnecessary acts oil cruelty.
He states that the first mate, with about
forty others in the long boat, and himself,
with the second mate and seven otht rs in
the jolly boat, remained attached BY rope
to the vessel until she went down, when
the ropes were cut. Just before parting
with the captain, the mate suggested ,het
owing to tho crowded condition Of his
boat, II would be necessary to draw lots
as TO who should be thrown over board to
save the remainder. The boat was so
crowded thai il was impossible even TO
use the oars, and in imminent danger Of
being swamped by every wave. Cap
tain Harris replied that he did not wish to
anticipate this event, and begged the mate
not TO do so until found to be indispensa-
Bile necessary.
He also states, what is certainly a
strong paIlia,ing circumstance, that the
passengers, having been awakened too
hastily to be able 10 save any portion Of
their clothing, were nearly entirely mixed,
that they were bcnumbed with cold, be-
fore the captain parted company, and that
il would have been little better than sui
eide TO risk the lives of the crew in order
10 save those, who were fast perishing by
more cruel death from cold, and who
could not long survive as they were.
Captain Harris speaks in the warmest
language Of greatlul remembrance OF the
kindness which he experienced from Cap
tain Lewis Lebas and the crew oi the
Mere de FamiIle, by whom lie was pick.
ed up, and who left nothing undone that
could conduce TO their comfort and relief
" hen picked up they we're all badly frost
bitten, but, thanks TO the unremi't' dkind-
ness of their benefactors, they all recover
ed with but little comparative discomfort.
We hope that the name of this noble
hearted Frenchman and his benevolent
crew will not PASS unnoic, eth here
or in his own land, for their conduct has
thrown a bright relief over a picture
which otherwise would be one OF upre-
lieved darkness.
Captain Harris also speaks il the
warmest terms of the kindness and at
tentions of Edward Thorn, Esq. Of the
house Of Anterior IL Thorn, OF ST. Peters.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

The Editor of the New York Morning
Star, after noticing with commentator
the cabins OF the splendid ship John g.
Cos,er, adds:
ave were also much pleased in look
ing al her forecastle TO observe how much
attention had been bestowed TO make it
comfortable for the hardy and weather.
beaten sailor. The time, we trust, is now
rapidly advancing when this useful and
indispensable class Of our citizens shall
not be treated and looked upon as mere
brutes, unworthy the kindne IS and coDsId-
Grafton of those whose lot Providence has
cast in more pleasant places. To Mr.
Dana, the author Of I" Two Years be-
fore the Mast" sailors must always
feel much gratitude as 10 his valua'
BILE work are they much indebted lof 'ne
interest which has Of late been 50 man''
fest in their behalf. We are grailneo "
learn that complete set Of HarPers ram
lily Library is 10 be presented 10 'n'S S"P
for their special use.
These things speak well Tor Inc ow" ''';n
of this ship, and we trust that olne,s W.
follow their example and make SUI lu iu
improvements, OF such a nature ss win "
more sensiby felt in conducting 70 inc co'''
= fcrts Of the hardy tar
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

Here IS list Of three hundred and six.
ty four post masters, who were prescribed
during the first year Of Mr.. Van Buren's
reign-a number far greater than all the
removals from Office made by Washing.
ION, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison,
Monroe, and John Quincy Adams.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

have tirre to say his prayers, but was REFUSED
Fifteen ladies and two were spared.
The loss Of the steamship President is no long
ef doubtful. There is rumor in town to-day,
which is said to be well autheaticaied, that the
captain and several Of the passengers had arrived
in sore port to the Eastward of this. The rest,
II ia said, went down with the ship"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
FOURTH OF JULY.

10 subsequent column meeting of all persons
disposed TO celebrate orr approaching National An
niversary, is called. We hope the doy will not be
suffered to pass unnoiced, either BY citizens or mill
larry. Let US have a celebration, if It be even one
of cold WATER for before next year, we shall doubt
less have plenty Of steam.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

lspiAS RgLIcs.-Tha last Charleston HANS
wha) Patriot informs Us that in digging the foun-
dation Of a house at the lower end Of that place,
few days since, the bones Of an Indian thrown
up, together with his pipe, water-por, and the de-
csyed remains of other articles which were buried
with him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
VIRGINIA. MlLITARY INSTITUTE

flnOlNlA BRILLIANT lNoAiiShH'
The following gentlemen have been appointed by
the Executive of the State Visiters to the Virginia
Military Institute for the examination shortly to
take place.-Claude Crozet, Gent. Peter T. John
,ton, Genl VIM. Lyon, Gen. Thomas n Bolts.
Gen. Charles p. Dormsn, Alfred Lcyburn, James
Mcdowell. Hugh Barclay and Geo Lee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
cANAL ApPoINTMENTs

THoaAs T0RsER, Esq. has been elected cbisf
Clerk of the Chesapeake and Ohio Caral Compa-
ny. aud A. M. c. cRAMER, Esq. Treasurer and
Book keeper. The Office is TO be removed to
Wiltismsport the 25,h inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

COUNTERFEIT GOLD CoIs-The ST. Louis Era
says that large amount Of spurious gold coin has
been pat into circulation in the upper rart of the
State Of Missouri. II is stated that in one case
payment of seven,y-hve dollars was made in half
eagles not one Of which was genuine.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

MIR. Choate Of Mass. having the floor, addressed
the Senate upon this subject for nearly two hours.
Mr.. c. proceeded in the first place to defend Mr.
Webster's letter TO Mr.. Fox, and next to an exam.
ns'iOa Of National law applicable TO the case. Al
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

1t appears that the following Postmast-
ers were removed for opinions sake,"
between the 4th Of March, 1887, and the
lst Of January, 1889.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
VIRGINIA IRON TRADE

The numerous citizens Of Virginia,
who are interested in the iron mines and
furnaces Of the State, are TO hold Con.
ventlon in Lexington, (Va.) on the 18th
instant. The address, calling the Con
vention, says that without protective
duty the iron trade must be abandoned in
VIRGINIA
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

MIR. CLAY Of Kentucky was declared to be duly
elected chairman OF the Committee on Finance.
It will be observed that NJ. CLAY Of kentucky,
has twenty three votes, and Mr., CLAY three votes.
The latter could not be counted on his poll because
there happened to be another M. Clay in the Sc
nate viz: the Senator from Alabama. These facts
alone show the untaiFness and mendacity of the
Globe article, but in point of fact, the moment a
balo, was announced fer Mr.. CLAY-without any
designation by rrefxirg the proper name or adding
the name Of the State, NJ. BATES, Of Mass., and
MIR MERRicK, of Md succe ssivrIy rose and asked
if their ballots could be corrected stating their
vote to be for HENRY CLAY, and that they had not
sdyeIted 20 the fact, that there was another Pr
Clay among them. The Chair decided, that the
ballots could not be corrected, and there being a
majority for M, CLAY, without them, he was de-
clared duly elected
Now the Editor Of the Globe not ignorant Of
all this for during the whole Transaction he sat at
one of the Reporters tables, with las body bent
forward his eyebas starting from the sockets and
mapifes,ing in every feature an intense anxiety and
interest in The mmolstion Of his party and his for
tunes, by the Wing strength in the Senate. We
would as soon believe that convicted feon could
no, hear MS sentence of condo mnstion, as that
Francis T. Blair did not see and hear what we have
stated for his ungainy figure and features render
ed almos, hideous. (f they not so before.) by
the intensity Of the interest with which he regard
cd the scene. were the theme of unceasing remark
and msrriment among the light-heared Wings
who throngsd the lobbies and galleries OF the Sc
ato
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

Select Committee on Currency-John
Sergeant, John Quincy Adams, William
Cost Johnson, John Pope, VIM. c. Daw-
son, John NJ. Bolts, Romulus NJ. Saun.
ders, John McKeon, K. Barnwell Rhett.
On motion of Mr.. Morgan, the House
agreed to go into the election of officers,
previous to which, Mr.. Gilmer presented
the petition of VIM. Smith, Esq. contest.
ing the election of Linn Banks, Esq.
which was referred.
A message ives received from the Sc
nate proposing suitable testimonials of re-
spect for the death Of Elk. President w. H.
Harrison, which was concurred in by the
House. The Chair Of the Speaker of the
House and the President Of the Senate will
be shrouded in mourning, and members
will wear Grape thirty days.
Mr.. Adams reported bill for the re.
lief of the widow of the late William II.
Harrison, appropriating the sum Oh
dollars, which was read twice and com.
mtted to the committee Of the whole on
the state of the Union.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

greed he said, that care Of sctaai, oPen Ry0w
I'd law. the officer or soldier ecliug military
eapac,ty owed obed ence to bis supefiors, 10 the
government Of which he was citizen, and was not
then responsible for bis 1sts. The Disagreement
asto the application OF this principle aTose 10
Of an Internal, undecisred war. when an ctheer
soldier violated the lave Of ano her nation even
though acting under the orders Of superior
Mr. Choa.e then went TO Teason that the at
tack upon the Caroline an act OF war, that II
violated our territory, that il killed citizens,
and had in il all the results OF actual war. Such
an act as this, when ayowed to be the act OF na-
ton, exempted the subordinate engaged ia II from
personal responsibilities, and he illustrated the
law Of nations forced government 10 Look 10 tho
superior for redress. H. quoted Vattel, Grolius,
and Rutherford, and other pubeisis to establish
these principles, and then commented upon what
they said al considerable length.
| Mr. Calhoun replied, and controverted some Of
the positions Of NJ. Choste. IT, he asked, man
should be found of Fort Hamilton, New York,
plotting tina blowing up of that foruhcaion, detect
| ed in The very act too, would commission from
| the British Government protect him under the law
of nations and yet the principle of Mr.. Caoate,
he thought, went thus far. IL in the South. an
agent ON Jamaica should be found plotting he in
surrection Of the blacks, would any such commits
sion save his Life. All sgree in the execution of a
spy
NJ. Calhoun commented severely upon the
manner 10 which the Caroline burnt, and own.
ed that the Secretary Of State had set forth the
matter well.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House opened by the Rev. ]. w.
| French with prayer.
Mr. Hunt gave notice that ne would introduce a
bill to repeal tho act Of 1887, Withholding the
fourth instalment of the Surplus Revenue from the
States.
The House then went into the election OF Print
err Mr.. Sergeant nominated Gales and Seaton.
| Mr. McKeon nominated Blair and Rives Mr..
Gilmer stated that he did not intend TO make no.
mination, bur vote for Peter Force, who a
Printer and was not attached TO either political
OF religious press
Whole number of votes, 2l3
/ Necessary to a choice, lO7
| Gales and Seaton, 1874
! Blair & RNes, %
| Peter Force,
Messrs. Gales g. Seaton were declared by the
| Speaker duly elected.
/ Mr.. Sergeant moved that the usual number OF
papers be allowed to each member, not to exceed
the price of three daily Parers.
liz
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

Committee REORGANIZATION Hlstead.
Ways and Means-M. Fillmore.
Commerce John F. Kennedy.
Public Iands-Wm. Cost Johnson.
Post Office and Post X Jads-George
N. Briggs.
Dist of Columbia-J. r. Underw God
Iudciary-Daniel d. barnard.
Revolutionary Claims II land Hall.
Public Expendtures-James Graham.
" Private Land CIaims--John Moore.
Manufacturer everett Saltonstali.
Indian Affairs-John Quincy Adams.
Military Afairs-Wm c. Dawson.
Milits-George NJ. Keim.
Naval AfaiIs-Henry A. Wise.
Foreign AHairs-Caleb Gushing.
Territories-Gairet Davis.
Revolutionary Pensiops-J. Taliaferro.
Invalid Pensons-Calvary Morris.
Roads and Canals-Jos Lawrence.
Patents-Thomas +. Osborne.
" Public Buildings-Wm. w. Busrdman
Revisal Unfinished Business. Iancls
James.
Public Accounts-Osmyn Baker.
Mileage-Thomas w. Williams.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
MIR. CLAY AND HIS TwENTY.THREE

9lR. CLAY AND IlIo Nv
NOTES.-THE WASHINGTON GLOBE.
Tbs Loco foco press {, yet untfing 10 its efforts
TO blast the fair fame of the Kentucky Senator, and
ths game in which they nov engaged, is, to dis
credit him with the Wing party 10 Congress, and
induce tho belief that he has not the confidence Of
his political friends. There is not much danger,
that statements end rumors put forth with this
Wsw. cnn dspe delade any respectable number
Of Intelligent men, but, we have recently
artcle, emanating from the Globe, and now 10 pro-
gress Of dissemination by the smaller dogs OF the
kennel, that is more like truth and more plausible
than the rest, which OWES it's plaus.biliiy TO the
uablashing audacity, and bold impudence with
which tue falsehood is given to the public. Here
ia The Globes article.
THIS is the CLAY session--called at his
instIgaiion-to pass his mensures-to pre-
sent him as the master Of the Congress
as the dictator whose will is to be the law
of the land. A National Bank to crush
Democracy, and to enrich milllonary
plunderers, and a land distribution TO
bride the States, and provision for pay
ing State debts to raise the price Of stocks
III tue HhHu3 VI tiib DiiliSD HbiuGIS, are
his cardinal measures and these he will
force through, or bribe through, by
majority OF one, if he can. But he makes
bad start. To accomplish his views,
1t was necessary to place himself al the
head OF the Finance Committee, and this
no barely effected, getting only twenty
three votes Forty.6ye was The number
present; he was elected, therefore, by one
vote. The absentees were the Democrat
ic Senators If two or three OF them had
been present--if only one Of them had
been PRESENT. would have required re.
newed ballotings, and hard maneuvrng
to have elected him. Others of his party
received the full party vote preseht-Mr.
RIvEs, for example, who had twenty
eight for Chairman OF the Committee OF
Foreign Relations. This was five more
than Mr.. CLAY got. This is ominous for
Mr.. CLAY. All the rest Of the Federal
chairmen received more votes than MIR.
CLAY. Twenty-seyen and twenty. six was
their usual vote. Mr.. CLAY and one
other (BERRIEN) alone got twenty-three.
This is ominous.
From the same paper we make the following ex
tract from the proceedings of the Senate:
The Senate then rroceeded TO ballot for a chair
III IN of the Committee Finance, and the result
NBs declared TO be o. foilows
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17

We take the following from Virginia exchange
paper. VIVA, will Mr. Richie think Of the idea
Of protection being seriously entertained in the
Old Dominion7 VIII he no, now raise the cry of
"OIganize!" "To Armsl" in earnesti
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-06-17
SENATE.
THE CASE OF MCLEOD.

FRIDAY, June IL.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1841-09-09

As socn - The boy eonelnded. the Groom
was kissed by his falheg and relasiUns, ard
falling down before his uncle. lie father
Of The child who had jus, addressed him.
kissed his feet. The Bride was den
slowly led back 10 The Harem. followed
BY her husband. and thousands Of silver
Paras were showered over lheir shoulders.
The remainder Of the night ihe Brides
lace was partly exposed. and she seemed
10 take some interest in the dancing going
on in The hall. -a--.-..css.... =
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1841-09-09
An ARMENIAN WEDDING.

We hare been favored with a copy oi
she following letter from. lady in Con-
sian!iaoPle to her friend in this place.
giving an account Of an Armenian We'd
ding. which We take pleasure in laying
before our readers: ~ ..s. go.
- 49, !. .n.