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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05
GENUINE REFORM.

The House of Representatives, on Saturday a
dopted an amendment to the General Approptia-
ZION bill. by which all the printing Of the Exeeu
tive Departments is hereafter 10 be advertised and
gwen by contract TO the lowest responsible bidder.
This most salutary and excellent provision will
prove OF incalculable value to the country--ensur-
ing direc, pecuniary saving of considerable annu-
al amount in the first instance but OF Infinitely
greater greater worth in diminishing Executive
patronage, and the mean. of holding in corrup,
.ubscrvence the public Press. The thanks OF ey'
~ patriot are due to Congress for this noble pro-
vision. We trust it will in good faith be carried
into effect, and that the principle will be adopted
as fast as is consistent with the nviolability OF
existing contracts by every State and City in the
Union. Its salutery Influences cannot be over-es-
tmated.
Thus we find Congress- falsely, insidious|y
reviled as idle and useless pushing though lnpor'
tan, measures and enacting saluiary reforms with
every week Of its existence For ten years, never
has 81 much been done, or we'll done, at so ear
" period OF the long session. Yet the clamor
s, kept up, and by the very party which does no
thing, obsttucts every thing, and has to be driven
atep by STEP by main force, in order that my thing
shall be done! Wings in Congress. profit by these
unjust cIamors. Of our advcrsaries; give them the
onehour rule forthwith, md take ct least one i'm
por,snt bill out Of Committee every weekly
main strength if need be. The country is with
YOU and needs but energy and action on your part,
to rouse il again TO bear on the Wing STANDARD to
victory i-New York Tribune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

THE SUN AT MIDNIGHT.

4 Steamboat leaves Stockholm every
week, and touches al Ge6e, lludiksyah,
Heruosand, Unieh and other points on the
western coast Of the Gulf Of Boihnia, at
Wasa on the eastern, on it's way up TO
Tornea. at the head Of the Gulf This
voyage IS a very pleasant one, and gives
an opportunity to those who wish TO go
up to that very northern city al the sum.
mer solstice, or on ST. Johns day, when
from the neighborng mountain they can
have their faith confirmed in the truth OF
the Copernican system. For, at that
epoch, the sun, TO those who are on that
elevation, does not descend below the ho-
rizon, but is seen to decline 10 the north.
west, and verge more and more to the ex
act north, until il reaches at midnight its
lowest point, when il is just visible above
the horizon.
In few minutes il is seen to commence
its upwards course towards the northeast
and thus continues its glorious progress
until breaches again lis zenith inthe south
Even TO one who is at Stockholm at that
epoch, the nights for two or three weeks
are sufficiently light, from the refraciion
Of the SUMS rays, owing TO its being so
| little beneath the horizon, for the perfor-
nance Of almost any business. We hap.
happened about this time four years ago,
to be going up to the promotion of U psala,
and were obliged to travel all night and
we have distinct recollection of reading
letter at midnight with euse, even whilst
passing through forest. And the year
after, at the same season, we often whiled
away our leisure moments by sitting a,
the windows Of the house where we stay
ed, on the English quay in ST. Peters
burg, city which is situated in tho same
degree north. Of Stockholm, and reading
until midnight.
During that period scarcely a cloud was
TO be seen in the sky, which had both day
and night, that light blue which is pecu-
liar TO these northern regions at that por.
ton Of the year, and which is occasloned
by the rays Of the sun striking the atmos
phere Of that portion Of the earth at sc
small an angle. Scarcely star was Wis.
ble in the heavens at night, and the moon
even when..full, hardly formed a shadow
At that season there is something unnat.
ural and deathlike in the appearance o
things as night sets in. Business comes
to an end before the sun goes down, al
nature falls into stiffness and repose wills
it is yet light. And if you have been un
accustomed to such a state of things, yot
seem, as you pass the streets, whether i
be Of Stockholm, of St. Petersburg, Her
nosand, or Tornea, to BIO in the midst of {
city which is uninhabited. No living
thing, perhaps, is to be seen any where
as you pass street, after street save some
solitary sentinel, with his grey coat anC
musket.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

= ,.,;.n The name o. this great man at the
- = -, e9o,,mus az our Candidate for the Pre-
1900 n 1874, we feel confident that We arc but
-. /, accordancs with the wishes, the feelings,
III Z. homes, Of nearly every Wing in this Coun.
80 .nd ,his Congressional District. We have ta-
Zen considerable pains 70 ascertain the sentiments
nolitca friends upon the subject Of the next
P,s.idsoey, and we find them unanimous in the
opinion that immediate, bold, and resolute Efforts
should be made TO bring the name Of HENRY
CLAY more fully before the People as the Candi-
date for the Wing Party. In responding TO the
sentiments of our friends in this matter, we DO no
violence to our own for most sincerely believe
that there 10 no other name under which the "bg'
can rally 20 battle and TO victory Ot ciehf hes"'
an honest heart and deep and devoted i"Se ~
his country, he enjoys tho confidence sid e' ~
VI the Wing party almost without 'oh,aiy -
vidusl exception and believe, OF very iafgs ma
,,ri,v of the American People. His splend'd ssi
.nts his giant energies, his fsr-seeing ana 'ar'
reaching sasscity, his profound s,atssmahship' ms
lofty and irnpassioned eloquence ana nus ahuy'ne
patriotism have ALL for the last forty years oeen
devoted TO the service OF his coun''y-to the an
vsneement OF her interests her honof and her gio'
Iy and we are confident tina, an honest and con-
fdine p.ople. who know and feel tina; upon them
re.,. ,ba grent deb, Of gratitude, will call forth
with loud and united voice, from the peaceful
shades Of Ashland this great public benefaetor. TO
IN ,he hsbes, pos, Of honor in their gift
We nail our banner to tho masthead and cleseh
t.s nails. Upon il is inscribed the name Of
HENRY CLAY.
rBK pATRiur--THE sTATrsnAE--THE ORATOR:
"a combination and FORM indeed,
Where every god did seem to set bis seal
To give the world assurance Of man.
Under this glorious banner. we can call upon our
friends with confidence and hope--fouse them to
action--apd lead them TO victory.
In Henry Clay wo have whom all can
,rust-upon whom all can rely with safety in the
darksst hour Of our couniry's adversely, no less
than in the brightest day Of her pro'periiy-whose
past life is al ample guarantee OF the future
Iadson River Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05


The Committee Of Re,renchment is
Consistently revealing some new abuse in
the administration Of the government,
during the last twelve years, and which
would have become fastened upon our
system, had not the people overthrow
the Van Buren, dynasty. In its Repor,
relative to the Branch MINIS, they show
that the government was defraudcd of a.
bout S500,000l This was the way the
money went-this is the secret, to some
extent al least, ofthe embarrassments of
the treasury. Will the people restore to
power these faithless agents. VIII they
not, al least, give the Wings fair oppor-
tunity TO redeem their pledges, which
they are rapidly now doing, by unyeiling
these monsirous abuses, and paving the
way, by their correction, TO the inuoduc-
ton Of salutary system Of Retrenchment
and Reform We take pleasure in say
ing that, in probing and bringing these
abuses TO light, Governor Gilmer, who is
the chairman of the Retrenchment Com
mittee, deserves credit for his industry,
research and frmness. Whatever may
DO his political affinities, he manifes,s q
a laudibie desire TO lop off these foul ex-
nces.-Lynchburg Trg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

At the late meeting of Winchester Presbytery in
Martushurg, the following paper was adopted,
The Committee to whom referred the Mn
u,es of the District Total Abstinence Convention,
held at Winchester Va. ON tho 22d and 23d OF
February, l842, beg leave TO recommend to Pres
bytery the adoption Of The following resolutions:
/. Resoiped, That Presbytery view with entire
appreciation and with feelings of the deepest inter-
est, the progress of Temperance Reformation as at
present prosecuted in various parts of the State,
the plan and the principles of which we clearly
stated and enforced in the Address 10 the People
of Virginia. put forth by committee of the nfore-
sad convention and appealed to their printed min
utes.
. Resoire5, Tint Presbytery entirely sanction
the aforesaid Address, and recommend il 10 the
consideration Of all the members of the Presbyer-
ian church within bounds.
., Resoired, That the Editors Of the Waterman
Of the South. Virginia Republican and tie Mar
tiusburg Gazette, be requested to give the atore
said address, insertion in their papers, together
with these resolutions, in order 10 disseminate as
widely as possible the views and feelings Of this
Presby,ery on the subject therein presented.
G. W. McPHAtf., Chm. C.;,,,.
LEWIS F. WILSON,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05
Il HE Nj A II X Z I S.
From the Baltimore American, May ..

FROM Me b0Htmore HWeTtedni moy -
RAIL RoAD ORpERs-The brokers are buying
at IS cents the dollar.
VrRGtSn BANK NoTEs.-The rates have nd
vanced, and we now quote Wheeling Banks at IL
per cent discount, and the paper Of all the other
Virginia Banks at 81 per cent.
CArTLE--Ihore we're about 900 head Of Beet
Cattle offered this morning at the drove yards,
nearly all Of which were sold at "a rs s6 50 pei
100 lbs. as in quality.
FLouR.--Sales Of Howard Street Flour of good
standard brands were made from stores on Satur-
day at IS rs We have not heard Of any transac.
tons to-day and quote ATS rs. The wagon price
is IS so.
WHEAr.-A parcel of good Nd. white Whee,
was sold to-day at 81 80. A small parcel Of prime
Penn. red was sold on Saturday at al 80, and ano-
Their lot to a shipper at little higher. There is
a fair demand and but little arriving.
CoRs.-Sales to-day Of Md. Corn a, 60 a 81 cts,
for yellow. and SO cts. for white. sale ut Penn,
yellow, quality no, prime, was made on Saturday
at 59d cents.
OArs.-Md. Oats are worth 40 cents
BAoos--Wesern assorted Bacon ranges from
30 TO a cents as in quality Hams a: 5 cts
Sides at 81 a cents. and Shoulders at 3 81 cts
WHIsKEY.-Snsll GALES OF Whiskey continue 70
be made at 1874 eta. fnr hhds and 20 cts. for hbls
The wagon Price Of bhls IL ID eta exclusive OF the
barrel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

New YoRK LoAN.-The New York
American of Wednesday evening says ::
The State loan Of one million of dollars,
at Z per cent, for which bids were to be
received until yesterday at Albany-has
but partially succeeded. Offers for about
one third, only, were received at par.
We have sure information, however, that
offers for more were sent up yesterday,
and all, we trust, will be obtained.
With respect 10 the United States Loan
Of trelcc millions, we have to repeat what
has before been said in this paper, that
there is no foundation for the statement
that Hope d Co. have offered, with or
without condition, for this loan. Nor,
as we believe. have any offers for large
amounts been made.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

RESUMPTION IN NORM CAROLINA
We learn from source entitled to the
fullest confidence, that the Bank of the
State of North Carolina, and the Bank Of
Cape Fear, have resolved to resume specie
payments, for all their liabilities on Mon
day lst inst. No stronger evidence Of
the ability and skill with which these in
st,utions have been conducted, can be re-
CURED, than that they have so managed
their affairs as TO be able to place them
selves in condition to meet al! their en-
gagements in specie while their neighbors
in Virginia remain in state of suspen.
sion. Raleigh Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

LOVE THE CAUsE.-A young man,
named James w. Craddock, committed
suicide in Charlotte county, Va, on the
25ul,., by shooting himself through the
head with pistol. The cause is not
known, but it is supposed to be occasioned
by a misplaced attachment. A letter
was found about his person which proved
it not to be hasty act but that it had
been determined upon since the evening
of the 18th ult., when he was called upon
to witness the only lady he ever loved,
married 10 another, and that lady his Aft
anced bride.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

TAG WiLLrAa BRowS.-During the past week,
the trial of William Holmes, OF the of the
.tp William Brown, engaged the attention of the
L. s. Circuit Court, held in Philadelphia, by Judges
baldwin and Randall Tho fate Of this vessrl--
wrecked among the ice-berss moro than year ago
i. familiar 10 readers.
Whom the fate of the William Brown was ascsr-
u,lncd testimony was taken in Europe concs ing
he dfow ming of the passengers in the long boat by
the hands Of the crew, of whom Holmes was one.
"a his arrival in Phadelphis, he was arrested
mud at frs, indicted for murder; but the bill on
which ho brought TO trial !. for rnanslaug ht"r
on ihe high seas. II not denied that Holmes
participated in throwing the passengers overheard
from the long boat. The defence was, that the
act was committed necessarily, for self-Preserva-
ton. The cour, charged the jury Friday, pretty
clearly expressing the opinion that the testimony
contained nothing aaording sufficient excuse for
the destruction of the unfortunate passengsrs.-
Saturday the Jury returned verdict of guilty; and
commended the prisoner to the mercy of the
Court.-Rieh. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

A mec,iog OF the Washington Total Abstinence
Society will be held on Tuesday evening the 10Th
instant at the Lutheran Church, at half rsst7 o.
clock, when it is expected thu, the Rev. Mr., Col
Inns will address, the Society. All those favorable
to the most respectfully invited to at
tend.
The regular meeting of the Society viii be held
at the place Friday evening 9th inst, at
early candle light. runc,osl attendance of the
members is desired as there will be business of i'm
portance laid before the Society.
w E. WILCOX. Reed Seey
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05
ANEcpoTEor A DOUBLE. BEDDED ROOM

ANECDOTE OF A DOUBLE. BEDDED ROOM.
Chance and the stage couch put me late
in the town of Sterling, a, night-fall. A
few shops were still open, but the streets
were dark and dull, and such as to I'M
press a stranger with loneliness. On pro-
ceedng to the inn, learned that could
| only obtain a share Of q double bedded
room, the Falkirk Tryst having caused an
unusual influx Of strangers. This was
far from pleasant, but as there was no al
tentative, ! at length stole with as little
noise as possible to my moe,y of a cham.
Der. Scarcely had entered, when Sc
pulchral voice from the other bed, said,
q bolt the door !" | did so, but at the
same time, thought the circumstance ra-
Their suspicious. Why this precaution
What was to be done that interruption
should be dreaded On creeping under.
meath the blankets, in vain attempted to
sleep Sometimes heavy, sonorous shore
resounded through the apartment; anon,
the henvlng oil pair of huge lungs star
tied my slumbers. Then there was n
tossing from one side of the bed to the
other-a noise as If the pillows and boil
sters had risen in insurrecton--and then
yawning and stretching, a low hali-sti-
fled gurglng sound, as OF person in the
last stages Of drowning. IN sooth, he
was tumultuous sleeper. listened,
and began to reflect on my situation.
was here shut in with an entire stran-
ger-a person whom had not even seen,
and who, for aught | know, might only
be waiting till had resigned myself to
sleep, to get up and empty my pockets, or
commit some desperate outrage. A L the
terrific stories had ever read of double
bcdded rooms, crowded upon my brain.
WEAKNESS, however, is seldom long wake
full even in the midst of danger, and my
mind at length settled into repose amid
visions Of midnight robbers and Ludlow
assassinations. What length Of time e.
lapsed know not, but seemed hardly
TO have fallen asleep, when was awak-
ened by rustling noise. 1t was still
dark, and instnctively drew the bed
clothes about my head. The noise con-
tlnued, and edg;ng one eye over the blan'
kets, saw distinctly figure of gigantic
proportions striding steal,hiIy across the
room, and revealed against the uncertain
light OF the window opposite. 1t passed,
and became invisible in the darkness
| thea heard rummnging among the
clothes, and anon the creakng of some
small instrument upon its hinges. A
clasp-knife perhaps shuddered. At
this moment, however, the stranger hav-
ing RECALLED his nostris with an enormous
pinch of snuff, stole back to bed.
1t would be hard to say which Of us en-.
Joy ed the pinch Of snuff the most.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

Ft.n WITHOUT ErEs.-Mr. J. +. Hanks in de-
scrbing the Mammoth Cave in Edmondson coSn-
t, K~n,ucky, mentions ths fact that many fishes
rihont eyes. have been taken in the river SiyS,
which run. through the cave. 4" We were not Tor
'ora'e enough to see one" says be, "as none had
been caught for several weeks conyersed win
DR.. Pwter. of Bowling Green, on the subject VINO
Informed me that he had one OF them In his posses
.on; that he had dissccted the head and examined
livery part OF it with microscope, ana no aiace Oh
|nry orgac, of vision could be detected. ihey are
l,'.d Mind fish. are about four or FIVE inches long
.snd are white and transparent. The bones. circu
s-ion. &c. are readily discerned by The naked eye
hhrongh their whole substance" Doubt not read
\ ", for there IRE more wonders in heaven and
bath than were ever dreamed of in your philoso
hN - NashuiNs Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

AWFUL AND MELANCHOLY CASUALTY
--TwENry-FouR BOYS DRowSED.-A
most fatal and melancholy acciden, oc.
cured in Boston harbor on Friday after.
noon. A sloop boat belonging to the
Farm School, on Thomson's Island, was
returning from fishing exclusion, under
charge of Mr.. Cakes, the boatman, with
Mr.. Peabody, the teacher, and 81 boys
belonging to the school. She was unfor-
tunately upset by flaw of wind while
lacking, and Immediately sunk, and all
on board except four of the boys were
drowned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

Mr.. GrDDINes.-A meeting was held
at Warren, Trumbull county, on the 30th
ultimo, at which Mr.. q. was present and
gave brief history Of his case. Resolu.
tons were introduced by Mr.. Hutchins,
Loco, condemring tho action of Congress
towards that gentlemen, and requesting
him to stand poll for reelection, which
we're passed with but four dissenting
voices. 1t is supposed that there will be
no opposition to his reelection. Cover
nor Corwin has issued his warrant for an
election in Mr.. Giddings' district on Tues.
day, Goth instant. Cireleuille 90. Her.
1M
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

The Rev JoHs 7. DURBtS President of Dick.
inson College, Carlisle Pa, sailed from New York
for Europe on Monday, 25th April, in the packet
ship Vile dc Lyon, for Havre. lie preached his
last sermon prior to- his departure, IN the John
street Methodist Church, on Sunday, 2tth. The
New York Tribune says:
His theme was the influence Of the Christian
Religion in subduing the native ferocity Of the HUI
man passions, and he argued that the utter exinc-
ton Of War and its attendant evils as wei! as Pri-
vate hatred, contention and-vengeance, must be
among the ultimate and not distant trophies OF the
reign of the Divine Prince of Peace. His eloquence
is not OF uniform excellence, but at times is wildly,
terribly effective. d.. Dublin is one of the mos,
popular aud eminent preachers ia the Methodist
Episcopal Chusch, and we hope he will be received
in Europe wth that kindness TO which his great
talents and worth so richly enttlc him His in
structions are to extend his journey into Egypt and
the Holy Land, and hope. on his return 10 this
country, he will furnish to his numerous friends a
Journal Of hi. travels"
The New York Commercial Advertiser adds that
the Rev. Mr. Sewall, of the Baltimore Conference,
and son Of DR.. Sewall. Of Washington City, with
two or three other young gentlemen, will accomPa-
ny President Durbin in his tour through Europe,
Palestine sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-05-05

d I e D.

At his residence, in Chilicoths, Ohio, on Mon
day night 25,h ult., WILLIAM CRgteHroS, Sen
Esq., in the I'D yesr Of his age.
Squire Creighton was one Of our Oldest, and liz
earlier life and most useful citizens. He cams
to Chillicothe from Berkeley County, Virginia, il
1899. He served in the Legislature of our State
both while the seat Of Government was in Chilli
co,he, and after il was removed to Columbus snc
he llsd for about sixteen years the Office of post
master at this place. For considerable time hs
was Sheriff OF Ross county, and since 1923, with
the exception OF short time, he served as o Jas
tice OF the Peace.
and was attended by large concoursc OF citizens
At O'Clock. A. M, Of Wendesday, April, 20, ,
large meeting of the citizens of Chilcothe, wa
hold in the Court II ouse in said county, for th,
purpose Of adopting resolutions suitably expires
sing the sentiments Of this community in regatd t,
the deceased.
The meeting organized by appointing Thomas
JANIS, Esq, Chairman. and Colonel JAMES 5
SwEARIsoEN, Secretary.
On motion. George Renick. Geo Wool. Over
I. Reeves, Allen G. Thurman and 5. w Ey wer,
appointed committee to prepare and present re
solutiors expressive OF the Of the meeting =.
After a short absence, the committee reported tbs
following, which. on motion Of 7. Orr, Esq. wer,
unanimously adopted
Pssolced, That we have learned, with feeling,
Of deep regret the decea.e Of our aged and veneer
able friend and fellow citizen WILLIAM CRgtaH
ToE, SEN, one OF Ohos earliest pioneers, and foI
forty.tbree wears resident Of this place.
Resolved. That the manly virtues Of the decess
ed-his unbendng integrity, the hrmness and pur
" with which he discharged the duties oil the var
ou, public offices TO which he was called. and the
high and generous qualities Of the private man,
were such as deservedy gained BIN the esteem Of
all by whom he was known, and rcndefsiis death
no, only private sfflis,ion but public loss.
Resoiccd. That ms a marx Of respect for the de-
ceased. we will attend his funeral, and wear the
usual badge OF mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, Ths, the Chairman Of this meeting
be requested TO communicate its proceedings TO the
widow and relations OF the decreased, with an ex-
preston of the deep sympathy entertained by US all
at their and affecting bereavement.
Rcsolved, That these proceedings be signed by
the officer. of this meeting and published in the
newspapers Of this city.
After the adoption Of the above resolutions, the
meeting adjourned 10 attend the funeral.
THOMAS JAMES. Chm.
J. S. SwRARIsGES, Secty.