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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
ASSAULT UPON JOHN C. LEGRaND, ESQ.
SECRETARY OF STATE.

By letter. received in town this morning f,om
Annapolis we eatn that altercstio on took place
Yesterday about 10 o'clock, on the steps leading
into the State House. between john c. Legrau,
Esq, Secretary Of State. and person named
roA ul,y Locb-rman in which th. former received
several severe and dangerous stab. IL Appes
Iha, MIR. Lcgtand was returning from dinner, whe
Lockerman attacked him by obruding him,elf in
his way, and endeayoring to obstract his entrance
into the State House. Hero blow WINS made by
Lockstmsn at Mr.. Lesrand. which he parried,
turning one at the same time, winch fellsd his
tngonist Lockerman, al his jnncture Immediate
" drew his dirk and made the FIRST arab, which
took feet in Mr.. Legiards thigh and he feIl.--
Whilst thus PROSTATE. he rereived other stsbs
one on the rib., and another in tho abdomen. -
The extent Of the latter wound was not known
Mr. Legrand thoagbt II not dangerous, though The
physicians IN attendance had given no opinion. IL
is stated that DIS. Buckler. Smith, and some ohes
ofour sso.t eminent physicians have been sent for.
We learn that Lockefmea has entertained hos
tile feeling for other, (supposed to
he kind of hsyc,nsien Of hi, own. without any
just, reasonable grouhd-) for several months
against Mr. Legrand At present cannot pre-
tend 10 give the true cause Of the difficulty. The
Impression IL, however,, thar tw wholly udpro-
voted on the part Of Mr. Lsgrand. Lockero m
had iled towards either Baltnufe or WashingU NJ:
we doubt not justice will soon ovcrtsSe him
Bait. Patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
The NATIONAL INsuLT-AGAIN.

When We noticed. Last week, the Pailry attempt
TO create political capital gu, Of the raiug i0cident
at the Ashbuuon Dinner, We bad no idea what q
run the thing would have. But i, gathers as 1t
rolls, until the whole combined foees Of Locotoco-
ism and Tylerism are usn.fxed, mute, astouuded
and aghast, because nobody would cap and cheer
the Captain when he was toasted. Mr.. TYLER
and bis peculiar friends arr said be in ecs,asles
st the indignation meetings which are heard OF
from ell quarters But this speculation as all 9th
ers 10 which the Locos and Tyleriies make joint
investment, must end in furious quarrel about ths
profits, Itis the 6rst opportunity The President
has had to make capital for himself aud he designs
in person to reap all the Glory The Loco', how
ever, say tha. is not what the thing is gotten up
for-that the primary object is dig into the ribs
Of the wings, and they insist tina, the yield well
as the input must 60 into the loco foco garner to
be used occasion may require for the general
good of the party.
Nobody can tell why the blsme should attach to
the Wigs. There we're Locofocos and Tyler men
both at the dinner, not man Of whom started
shout or took any other notice Of the matter, ex
cert Preserved Fish. who bistcd hi. fms and swan
of the dining room, leaving half the good things
behind. Mr.. Weimore. who. we believe i. of the
Tyler faction, says be noticed the omission and felt
bis patriotic pride wounded, but did not consider
himself ct person the cheering and there.
upon question has arisen 10 Gotham as to what
Mr.. Wetmore is fit for.
Wesuggest 10 Csptsin Tyler thar he shall forget
and forgive the past, and arrange matters better
for the future Let him, a, he finds out
" how many Clay men in eihcr," make clean
sweep, and impose upon the new incumbent. a
mous their other duties, to give their attendance
upon all public gatherings, and whenever The name
Of their august Master shall be mrntioned-- shout,
clap, hnzza. and toss their caps to the honor and
glory Of their bnuntiu bensfacior Does sny one
believe that Mr. Thomas 5. Smith, the new Col
lector Philsdclphis, and his long list Of greedy
subordinates. would, altar what has passed, omit
such an opportunity the Ashbutton Dinner pre-
scented, to glonfy the nan whose bountlful band
provides their bread They would no, be mod
est as Mr.. Wetmoro. but mig ht be- surely depended
for the service. and then the President would
not be beholden 10 the rascsliy Wings for q cheer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
Virginia Tobacco Crop rhe Richmond Com.

Virginia Tobacco Crop fhe Richmond Com
riler of "Wednesday says
The reports from the country, generally repre-
sen, the Tobacco crop inferior. The season
has not been propitous, and the late severe storm
whipped and broke it to pieces very much. Be-
sides, shout the middle Of August, the weai,. :
was very cool, and the sections the mountains
were visited ny FROST which did M little damage.
The Lyochhurs Virginian OF Monday says: There
is great deal of mplaint OF the damage done to
the growing crop of Tobacco in this region, some
Of which, we learn, which had been much injured
by firing. has been cut green, in order 10 save il
from total destruction" A letter from Buckirg-
ham the editor Of the Wing, says that the early
Tobacco in that county has been greatly injured bS
hrng-snd itis stated that the crop must be
short snd inferior one We anticipate for Virginia
an inferior crop in quality. The amour, Of the
crop is not so easily ascsrtained.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
THE GAZETTE.
MARPaN sBwRa, VA
TO OUR PATRONS.

/, is a long while since we have treated our
debtors to a regular Gun but orr necessities com
pei Us to renew that gentle remedy Tor our disorder
ed finances. with the assurance that If ii shall not
prove Efficient, vigorous measure Of relief
will speedily be resoued to.
On the first day Of March next, We shall have
been publishing the Gazette ten years, and there
are scores upon subscription list. the color Of
whose money have never seen during all tina,
time. During the past year, our current receipts
have fallen far below expenses, and the natural
Consequences are that we are is debt for paper
type, ink, labor and the support Of the establish
men,. These debts must be paid, and those in
debted 10 the Office must pay them. We should
not be put to the expense Of employing agents to
collec, our dues but we are forced il by the ter
diness of our patrons We have accordingly psc-
ed our accounts in the hands Of Messrs. Thomas
Browa and William n. Hayden, who are author
zed to collect and settle. and those indebt-
ed will make them immediate payment. To
distant subscribers, whom we cannot conveniently
reach through our agents We have only to say that
if their sense of right and justice iustihes them ip
Withholding from the fruit Of our toll, we hope
they may have luck with the. paltry pt,ance thus
kept from until we can devise some mode of
drawing it from Them 1t may console them to
fleet that they and their wives and children have
read the Gazette for years, and Of the reach
of being compelled to pay, bur ii is consolation
tina. honest men should spurn. To those at dis
lance and at home, who have justly remembered
,heir obligations tous, return sincere thanks.
and hope their example may have us influence on
all those who delinquent
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The BaLTiaoRs AMERICAN has fully established
it. claim 10 place in The from, rank Of Wing news
papers. Its political artcles of a very high
order Of ability. We copy one to-day, bearing the
title "Our friends on the other side. lis living
picture of the divisions and disse nsops that now
diyp'b The harmony of the Democratic party. The
truth Of its positions is avouched by multitude OF
facts, and shall doubtless sport hen the
necessity arises for an efri gather up all the ell.
emen,s of modem Democracy. and mould them into
a harmonious mass.
We shall present another next week, showing
what will be the probable chHracterof Democratic
principles in the of the nomina Of the pre-
ent aspirants respectively.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

CONGRESSIONAL DisTRIcTs.--The Locofocoma-
jory in Legislature will no doubt feel their
first duty to arrange the Richmond district ss
to pr event the recollection Of that sterling patriot
Wing, John M. Bolts. II is believed that the at
tempt will be made TO annex Goochand, Louisa.
and Chesterfield, strong Locofoco counties, to the
Richmond district, in order defeat Bolts. But
orr district. No. |. de6es the Gerrsmsndering
rickery of the Locofoco usglers; and if they shall
succeed in making the Richmond district Locofo-
CO, we will take up Bolts. asd send him 10 Com
gress from this district He is worthy of the hon
orable distinction of being the Representative of a
Wing district in which he does not resides com
pment never yet paid to man in Virginia.
Clay Banner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

"THAT's My THUNDER. There are more
claims to the honor of saving the recent Tara biil
than there are votes in Congress IL is not Mr.. NC
Remnants thunder, says Mr. Marshall. IT'S not
Mr.. Marshsrs thunder. says Mr.. Cushing IL
Mr.. Cushing's thunder-that Tariff Bll--say' inc
Msdisonian. II is Mr. Irwin's thundrr' says MI
Gushing. 1t is John Tyer's thunder, says me
Cincinnati Republican. Ia is Mr. "iieh's mum
der, saws loco foco paper in New York. h "a
Mr. williams thunder, says some one else--eoS
so we GO. From what saw of tina roar os ar
tery at Washington, we believe that 10 no one
man belong. the honor of the bill. The loco foco-
did their bestio defeat the bill, and the Wing. la
bored 10 preserve the measure, and saved il.-Nsr
York Express.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

Mn. Tyler This ssn.loman's position a, pres
ent, is most unhappy and unenviabie one. tie
has cut himself of by acts for which he can never
hope Tor forgiveness from the pa NY who gave HIM
consequence and power, and he is hardly so''
enough TO suppose tha, our party wan him, ~oi Id
he cheEishes the least inclination towords h''
friends. He is now surrounded BY HS -
stick ia him because OF the 'losyes and hsi'es 49,
he has the power 10 deal out DO. 'e' D' ~.
shorn Of ofce and the abiity 10 bina 'hsa " en- ~"
BY the .ies OF iBterest, and, 10 use sasa,'s"
gone sucker Nothing can save ''''
49, p,ss;deaey but Il ne don't, the people Will
.ha.. Mn, rs want Of disoernment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
The PRESIDENCY.

From time to time we have given to our readers the
gratifying evidences Of the unanimity which per.
vades the entire Wing party of the Union TO the
choice Of their candidate for the Presidency. We
this week record the voices of Massachusetts and
New Jersey. respectively assembled in State Con
ventions. They, too, join the whelming throng.
and enthusiastically proclaim Henry CLAY "he
ife, and soul, and perfect embodiment of Wig
principles. +" All point to him, as one, standby
pre-eminent in virtue, ia lent, and fidelity to his
country. He is the nominee of the people We
we're of those who thought best to delay nomina.
ton, for season; but the people, in their enthusi.
asm, have declared that the hour and the man have
come. Politicians and conventions have bu, little to
do in the matter, for il has been taken in hand by
Nose whose will is law. Verify it is new thing
in the history of our political struggles, witness
such union and harmony produced by the spontane
oos enthusiasm of party. mighty in their power,
and firm in their prinoiples-and this unity OF sen
timent has other foundation than the firm and
steady conviction, that the principles of Henry Clay
and their establishment in the country constitute
the true and lyremedy for the evils under which
We groan, They arc Zoe only principles which can
give peace, happiness, and prosperity The coun-
try They are the same that the Wigs fought for
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

in 1870. the fruits Of which, have been wles,ed
from than by the treason Of John Tyler.
Wee betide those who war against such patty.
and such principles. DsasieS and defeat, certain
and overwhelming await their esorts; and such
would be the result, were there mol, there surely
are all the elements Of discotd dissensiOn, and de
stIuction IN their own ranks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

Two of the Tyler organs have gotto ogs-, head.
As specimen, take the following from Bennett,
Herald:
ooh OH OH John Jones, OF the Madso.
MAN, has stopped exchanging his paper Tor the
Herald because think him fool. The loss
only equal to few mouthfuls Of milk and water
We can easily balance that account. "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The Wings of Washington county, Pa, have
resolved to receive their noble representative, Mr..
Mekennan, in a way TO express their appreciation
of his patriotic course in Congress. They will
have barbecue on the 22d inst No man more
deserves the consideration Of his constituents than
Mr. Mckcnnan
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

MALES AND FEMaLEs.-The Cincinnati Chron.
icle states that in the present condition OF the
white population of the United States, the females
born per snnum. are in number about twelve thous
and less than the males. This determines OF itself
that Polygamy is not natural condition OF man.
and tina, the laws of nature and religion are the
ssme--tbst no man shall be the husband Of more
than ona woman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
RESUMPTION

On Thursday last, the Banks within the State OF
Virginia, resumed specie payments in accordance
with the resolution OF the convention held some time
since in Richmond. The period OF resumption
prescribed by the law Of last session. the list Of
November. We have heard Of upon any
of the banks. and spprehend none.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

that no reliance can be placed upon his
word or his honor. No charges were al
legged against the prescribed that they
were incompetent, or that they neglected
their duties for political contests. No ::
the atrocious crime which they had com.
mI,ted, and which could not be explated,
was their professed admiration for the
great Statesman Of the West. THIS was
the damning SIN which the malignant
hatred Of John Tyler 10 Henry Caly could
never lorgivn.
When Mr.. Roberts went 10 Washington
he was asked by the President, "Hor many
Clay men there rere z" We can assure his
exceIeucy, that hIs yengeful prescription
has not Essen, their number. The more
apparen: becomes the baseness of John
| Tyler, the brighter CLOVIS the lus,re ofthe
noble character Of Henry Clay. The
contrast between the JEALOUSY and malice
Of John Tyler, and The magnauimiy and
| high-souled feeling Of Henry Clay, is as
broad aud vivid as between light and dark
ness. Elbow many Clay men are there7''
/ let the voices Of millions Of freemen an
swer: lei the mighty gatherings Of the
people, from the Atlantic TO the Prairies
beyond the Mississippi, and from the
mountains Of Maine to the savannas OF
| Florida, answer: let the voices Of an n-
dignant and outraged people answer at the
ballot boxes; let the according acclaim
Of vast majority Of the American nation
answer
"HOtc many Clay men aye there ?"
Let the strong-armed mechanic-the men
who high, the furges, explore the bowels
OF the earth. who WELD the hammer and
drive the shu,tle-let all these men, whose
industry thriyes when projected by the
! Tariff-let them come forth from their
smithles, the mines where they seek the
coal and non their work shops, and their
| factories, end answer
MO " MANY CIAY MEN APE THFREf"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The Lancaster Journal contains a call, signed
BY an immense number OF persons, for a meeting to
be held in the CITY of Lancaster, on the 18th inst,
- TO declare their sentiments in favor Of Pennsyi-
vana's distinguished and favorite son, James Blu
chanan, as tit candidate for the Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

Most of The papers which are now en-
gagged in getting up mock sympathy for
the alleged dsrespect to the Ashburton
dinner, once "offered reward for the
President Of the United States, dressed in
nankeen breeches, silk stockings, pumps,
and iocky cap"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The plain and manly address Of the venerable
Jonathan Roberts, to the public, has excited every
where, amongst all men Of all parties, alternate
feelings of unmtigated seorn and contempt, at the
dastardly conduct OF The actng President OF the
United States. The public Judgment in this case
rises superior to. and above PARTY, and condemns,
wilhoni hesitation, what may be called eorraptloR
in office, and ~hs, will be branded, hereafter as
disgracofll in the highest dcgroe.--Ale5. Ge=she.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

FIRE.--The Valley Star Lexington
Va.) says that the barn of MIR. Daniel
Holman was recently consumed by fire,
with his entire crop of gram, hay &C.
Loss about $4,000. The fire was the
result of an accident.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The Compiler adds:
Virginia is very near the end of the
list. THIS Is bad, aud we trust she will
not be allowed to maintain that position
many years. But tina, the North State
should be The very lowest in the literary
scale, rs what We would not have predict
ed. We thought she, one of the old thir-
teen, so marked for her patriotism in the
times that trled mems souls, would not
have been as far behind the younger
States that have been added TO the repub-
ican family. While the above table is
source of sufficient modification to VIrgi.
mans, 1t is certainly no source Of consola-
ton that there is still lower depth than
that reached by their State, and least of
all is ii coEsollng that North Carolina has
reached the lowest depth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

GOVERNOR RoBBED.-A Cincinnati paper
states, tha, Governor Corwin, while at political
meeting few day. ago, had his pocket picked oil
some four hundred dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22
"How many Clay men are there ?"
VOW MANY CLAYMEN ARE THEREr

SCALE OF EDUCATION IN THE UNITED
STATEs.-From the census recently com
pleted by the General Government, the
Richmond Compiler makes out the follow.
ing interesting table, exhibiting compar-
alive view Of the number Of white persons
over 20 years of age, in the different
States, who cannot read or write:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

Corn CRoP. We have recently pass.
ed over parts of the Valley counties, and
noticed that the corn crop will be most
abundant. 1t will DO the same over the
State generally.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

From the Vi.foted Le1ingioa. lesrs from
Harnden that package OF eight hundTsi dollars
in bills has been recovered fr0rn The wreck OF he
Lexington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

THE KING OF THE FRENCH. Pa.
rls Commerce OF ln,e date says The
King left the TulIeres about half past 4
O'Clock, TO return to Neuilly. Between
the Place de Ia Concorde and the Road
Point of the Champs Elysees the horses
ran away, aud the right hand reins were
found broken on the carriage being stop
ped near the basin, but whether this was
the cause or the consequence of the run
ming away is not known. The Duke de
Nemours and the Prince de JoinviIe were
following his Majesty in caleche. They
got out, notwithstanding the assurances of
the King that it was not necessary, and
the Prince de Jonvllle got into the Kings
carriage to embrace him. His Majesty
did not show the least signs of alarm. A
crowd was beginning to collect, when the
reins were mendcd, and the two carriages
proceeded on their way without further
impeachment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The corner stone Of a new Methodist Episcopal
Church, was laid on Monday last in Newark. ~
Jl WITH sPpro?rlate eSereisss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

i TAerorgA gg1ig Teen. The ls'e election %
+, vo,mont. lie votes givsa Ia the tDwn 81 Bel'l.
r,crs. Windsor county, (26 ii number ~ere sl'
6r Mr Paine, che Wag csa3i1aie i3r Governor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

ARMoRY AT HARPER's FERRY.-A re.
port from the Ordnance Department states
that III S armorv consists of 8 buildings for
officers and clerks, 1874 buildings for
workmen, 2 arsenas, 4 store houses, 4
magazines, 2 Offices, work shops, and
5 others, in which machinery is driven
by water, foundry and anneaing house,
and . others used as coal and lime houses,
and five stables, &C., &c. Value Of ma.
chinery Sl47,574. At tho Rife Facto.
nv, there are three store houses, Office,
10 work shops, and others in which ma.
chinery is driven by water, 3 annealing
honses, and others for coal, limo, &c.
Value ofmachnery $94,7s3 The whole
cost of buildings, &c, from the first es-
Enlistment Of the armory, S4,036, 49,
10; and the money value of stores on
hand. 1878, 344 81.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

The PhlIadeIphia Forum, renarklns
upon the dismissal Of the venerable MIR.
Roberts, says-tlere is to be found hu-
initiating picture Of the degradation of
John Tyler. Tue correspondence pub.
lished exhibits the President of tho Unit.
ed States in the light ola petty political
inquisltor, laying aside the dignity of his
office to hold communication with train
ed band of spies, engaged in denouncing
and eliminating their fellow citzens. -
What we broadly charged, on Tuesday,
is confirmed by the statement Of Mr..
Roberts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-22

We know, and we can call the witness
TO prove it before the public, that con.
ference was held with one Of The PreSi'
DENTS sons at Hotel in Chestnut Street,
where-wlth the assistance Of such coun.
sellers as we speak ola list Of Custom.
house officers was marked out for pro-
scripton. THIS list was carried 10 Wash
ington the Presidents passions were
stimulated by denouncing them as friends
of HENRY CLAY, and no means were
neglected which baseness could suggest,
or the ingenuity of detraction could in.
vent, to secure their removal. What a
contemplate spectacle is all this, to be.
hold the 500 of the President sent here as
political missionary to hold bar-room
counsels with political refugees, and spiesl
How dlgnified in successor of Washing
ton, to hold communion for such objects
with such men
Mr.. Roberts very properly refused TO
become the instrument Of John Tyler's
passions, in prescribing the friends Of
HENRY CLAY.
He refused to be accessory to a violation
of that voluntary pledge gwen by the
President to the notion in his inaugural
address
will never remove al individual
from office, who faithfully and honestly
acquits himself Of the duties of his office"
He has ltIl the President 10 write, with
his own hand, this shameful Justification
Of lis own words no has lat him the sin
ole olorY Of proving. by hLs own pcLs.