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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

GENERAL JACKSON The Fri nds OF the
old General, in the Senate of the United
States, got themselves into pretty snap
the othsr day. There has been bill
before the Senate for some time, propo.
sing to refund to the General the amount
Of fine imposed upon him by Judge Hall
for his arbitrary conduc. at New Orleans,
in declaring martial law when that city
was threatened by the British. The OBJ
ject was not so much to obtain the money
for the General, as to wipe off the stain
which was inflicted upon his military
character in consequence ofthe imposition
of,he fine. But Mr.. Bayard, Of Della
ware, very ankindly proposed substitute
for the whole bill, the purport (which
was that the fine Of one thousand dollars
should be refunded. but that the passage
Of the Act, should not be construed in
any manner as a censure upon the Judi
ciary by whom the fine was imposed.
The substitute to the bill was carried, and
the Locofoco Senators were compelled
to sustain the Judiciary with General
Jackson, or 10 abandon him. This was
placing them into pretty severe guam
dary: but they chose, rather than sustain
the Judiciary TO abandon their old chief,
and therefore voted down the bill with the
substitute.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
The Philosophy OF CoNrEsrmENr.

The PHILOSOPHY OF GOVERNMENT
How few people in the world know
when they have enough in pecuniary
point OF view, or are satisfied with small
fortuEe. When we start out in life, our
wishes are generally confined to mode
rate sum. We look forward five or ten
years, and determine that on arriving at
a certain point, and on accommodating a
certain amount, we shall feel satisfied.
But the point gained, how general is the
disposition to grasp still more, to accumu-
late yet another thousand In connex.
ion with this subject, we we're struck with
a remark made few days since by a
plain minded foreigner, who is now n
this country on an enterprise by which he
has made few thousand dollars. He
said that he would return home as soon
as he had made $4,000. "That," he
added, "wil be ample in my country,
Che is Tyrolese,) and it is my doctrine
that when men are not satisfied with the
first favors of fortune, but as they become
independent, desire more and more, that
the tide is apt to turn against them, and
to leave them in worse condition than
when they commenced" How many Of
our citizens, who are now in penury,
would have been in different circumstan-
ces, comparatively speaking, this day, had
they acted under this doctrine, and been
satisfied with enough ?--Philad. Ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

A CURE FOR CoNsUMPTIoN.-Mr. Ad-
am Mot. gives the following statement IN
the Maine Farmer: III.
"a friend Of mine, who resides IN In
dustry, in this State, told me that his wife
was sick of what the Doctors called the
Consumption. She was visited by four
physicians, who gave her over. She was
yery sick--was unable TO sit up---had q
very severe cough-and grew no better,
hui rather worse'--she failed very fast.
She recolecied that she had before re-
ceived benefit from the use of ST. Johns
wort; her husband procured some OF It I;
il was stepped, and she made it her con.
slant drink-for four or five days there
apneared TO be but little alteration; but
alter this she grew better very fast' fier
health was so much improved that IN tne
course of six or eight weeks she was able
10 resume her customary occupations
she commenced weaving, and wove about
40 wards of cloth. During this time she
made constant use Of ST. Johns wort tea.
VIVA, has been done may again be done.
1t helped her: il may help others. -,
The tea may be made as you would
make peppermint or any herb tea to drink
by merely stepping the herb IN wafer
The herb may be gathered any time a'.er
it is large enough-but the best time for
gathering it is during the 7tb month. a
supply may now doubtless be found in al
most every hay NOV where there is any
hay. much approve Of this simple rem
| edy &" A. MOTT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

why, Jonathan, what are you going
to DO with that load OF bran down in York, y
asked pretty country girl of her sweet
heart. as she saw him driving his team
down to the sloop.
Well, guess shouldn't like to tell. "
"Well now, do tell" said the curious
girl. :,
Well it is to make women things Of. "
"Women things Of" said Sally, blush
ing little. :,
"Well guess so-that's what call
'em. The ladies down in York have got
a crazy notion of looking fat, and bran's
riz in consequence"
Sally hustled away, thinking bran was
q strange article for women to get fat oa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

THE LANCASTER FEvcIBLRs.--This
spirited and soldier. like corps, commanded
by Capt. Finley, purad, in Monument
Square, early this morning, and went
through the various exercises in man.
ner that excited universal admiration.
After drill, the company, by special invi.
tn,ion Of ID. Barnum, Esq, took break.
fast at the City Hotel. The entertain
ment was sumptuous and elegant, acd
reflected high credit upon the public spir-
j, and patriotic feelings Of tho veteran
proprietor of this stately mansion. Alter
retiring from the hotel. the company a.
gain paraded in the square, and delighted
large assemblage OF city ms with fur
Their display Of their military skill and
trciics, which we're executed by the inp
Of the drum. Soon after eight o'clock,
they proceeded to the Susquehanna De-
pot, and took seats in the cars for York,
on their way to their homes at Lancaster.
Last evening, the Fenciblcs were very
hsnsomely entertained a. the Reservoir
House, by tho German Yagers. No
company has ever appeared from abroad
amongst us, that has made more deep
and abiding impression upon the public
mind, of their nigh and honorable bear.
ing rs soldiers and gentlemen, and their
departure is accompanied with the best
feelings Of this community towards them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

PATRIOTIC Feller Sogurs," said a
newly elected lieutenant of Militia, away
down in Maine, "Pm ALFRED obleeged to
YOU for this shove up in the ranks you
have given me. Teller Sogers, Pm not
poin to forget your kindness soon-not
by darn'd sight: and tell you what it
is. I'll stick to my post like pitch to pine
board, so long as there's peace; but as
90 in for rotation in Office, if we should
come to blows with the Britshers, III be
darn'd if don't resign right off, and give
every fellow fair shake for fame and
glory, and all that ere."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

eye that sgIing laughter. and bewitching CONVEX
sa,ion-,hat sparkling drspsry and theatrical ge'-
ture. which attracts the whole attention OF the
promenade.
That young lady is insincere, for coquetry is de-
lberate insincerity. Those charms are not natu-
raj, but borrowed They will be worn only till her
victim is subdued, and firmly reduced within her
power. They are the artillery OF artificial love-
and need not be discharged after she has made
a conquest. No woman was ever yet seen STRIVING
TO delight her husband BY bursts OF vain pleasantly
or excite his admiration by extravaganza OF dress
Avoid those artificial fascinating damsel' II is
only the candid cheerful, contemPiative, PLAIN dres
sing. unaffected female, who should be taken to
the bosom, and united with the fate OF discreet
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
Deyn,ture Of The Dragons from our Frontier.

DeynYture Of The Dragons from our Frontier.
The Western hissour'a" says I'VE ieavn from
We.,port that five companies of Dtagoons under
Col. Ksarney, passed that place Oh Thursday. un-
der order,, for the Arkansas and Red River. This
takes from our frontier, The whole force assigned
hy the Government for its prot 'csion. We under
stand thai this command had been ordered on 10
the Platte, to select the posts contemplated to 10
established from Council Bluffs to the Mountais-,
but have changed their desiination owing 10 tho
unsettled state Of our relations with Mexico, and
TO moe, any contingencies thai might call Cor
interference in consequence Of the nvasios Of Tsx-
as BY the Mexcans. We understood that fo'co
Of 100 Infantry and 400 dragons are assembled ss
Fort Towson. near the Texian frontier, over
awe the Caddos, Comsnches and Choesaaws, VI .
in alliance with Mexico. One company Of la-
fantry is ordered to Fore Leavenworts, from tie
Mississippi.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

My own efforts, while in the Executive
chair, were in great measure directed
TO maintain the important positions he
(Gen. Jsckson) occupied on bis retirement
from public life, and the result 10 known
TO the world.-Mr. Van Buren's Nash
riHe Letter.
All yes, Mr.. Van Buren,, the result 10
known to the world. You undertook 10
maintain the position occupied by Gen.
Jackson on his retirement from public
life, and the result was that you had TO
retire from public life very unceremoni-
uusly yourself. Louisville Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
VOLUME 43.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE

Is published every Thursday morning. at Two
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DOLLARS AND Fifty CENTS within the
year and THREE DOLLARS at the end Of the
year. No paper discontinued until all arrearsges
are paid, except at the option of the publisher.
90 No subscription will be taken for less period
than six months.
r. Ono Dollar per square Of sixteen lines, and at
Invent, five Cents for each subsequent insertion.
The number Of insertions must be marked on the
manuscript. or copy Of the advertisement sent, or
twill be continued until forbid, and charged ac-
cordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
EPITAPH ON A CANDLE.

A pieked one lies buried here,
Who died in decline;
lie never rose in rank, fear,
Though he was made TO shine.
He once was .fai, but now, indeed,
He's thin as any grieveI
He died--ihe doctors all agreed.
Ola most burning fever.
One thing Of him is said with truth,
With which I'm much amused;
II is-that when he stood, forsooth,
A stick no always used.
Now tcinding sh'ets he sometimes made
But this was not enough,
For finding this poorish trade,
He also dealt in snuff.
Ife'er you said. " Go ont, pray
He much i'll nature show'd
On such occasions he would say,
IVY, if do, Tn bloVed''
Ia this his friends do all agree,
Although you'll think I'm joking.
When going out it's said that he
Was very fond Of smoking.
Since all religion he despiaed,
Let these fsw words suffice,
Before he ever was bap,ised.
They diPp'd him once or twice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

The WINTER IN ITALr.-The Oldest men do
not recollect winter of such severity as the last,
in the proverbially mild climate of Italy Some OF
the deepest valleys in the mountains have been en-
trely filled, and the Sirocco, or warm WIND tha'
generally blows at the beginning OF March, mas
not been able to melt the snow Stage coaches
drawn by sixteen horses and eight oxen' nave
found the greatest difficulty in travelling IN me
As,tes, part of the country and mountain roads
are Of course impossible. What a contrast with
the mild winter we experienced on this side of the
Atlantic-Rtch Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
NUMBER IA.
The ENCAMPMENT.

The soldiers at Camp Baltimore have
had a fair day Of this, which closes the en-.
csmpment. Notwithstanding the incle.
mency of the weather on Friday and
Saturday, the encampment has passed off
well. and those who participated in il,
will remember il with pleasure. Thou
san1s ofour citizens visited tho encamp-
meni during The week; and had il not un.
fortunately rained on Friday, there would
have been an immense throng assembled
on that day 10 see the contemplated re-
view by the President.
This morning the troops were inspect
ed, in battalion. by the COMMANDMENT.
Chief, Gen. G. II. STRuARr, and went
through many interesting military exer.
ciscs.
Afterwards Major Ringgold's troops Of
U. $. Flying Artillery performed some
beautiful and highly interesting exercises.
and attracted the admiration Of the thou
sands Of spectators who were present to
see the closing ofthe encampment.
After these evolutions the troops were
formed round the commander in-chief for
he purpose OF hearing to whom the eprize
Gag" was to be awarded. II was scene
Of much interest and anxiety. Tho Sc.
lection Of the Company to whom the prize
flag was to be awarded, was as well may
be supposed, responsible and delicate
task, and, where all were so we'll deser-
wing, the Command rim. Chief necessari-
ly had difficulty in making the selection.
On the Maryland Cadets Of this city,
commanded by Capt. Ropes, the selec-
ton fell, and we may say, without dispor.
agement to any other company-for in.
deed they all acquitted themselves in the
hanI.somest manner--that the flag could
not have been bestowed on any body Of
men who have moro of the esprit dn corps
than the Maryland Cadets, or who would,
in war or peace, more carefully guard and
protect US.
After the prize flag was awarded, the
tents were struck, and the military return
ed TO the city. After marching through
several Of the principle streets, they were
dismissed. Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

HortIculturists say that the best way
to kill weeds on asparagus beds is to wa.
ter them literally with beef or pork brine.
The salt kills the weeds while it nourish-
es the asparagus, which is a maritime
plant, and grows the better by having
salt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

CAPTAIN ScHINLEY.- Il is stated in the
Pi,,sburg Sun Of the llih, that informa.
lion had been received there. that this no.
torious individual, who married the Crog-
han heiress, had been ordered foy three
years TO India, and that his wife will re-
,urn TO the United States until that time
expires. sstaa
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

The Richmond Compiler says that
relative OF young Semmes has paid into
the cour, at Charlottesville, Va, S25, 600,
the amount Of bail forfeited by his NON
appearance to answer the charge Of hav-
ing murdered Professor Davis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

In walking with lady in public, her
opinion Of you will not be enhanced II
your coun,enance wears perpetual smlrk
or grin, or if yoa keep dancing around
her like a monkey. A consequential
strut, or mincing gait, might be avoided
with advantage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

The Rochester Republican tells Of a
man who came to market to dispose of his
cattle, which naturally led to conversation
on the very common theme of "hard
times" EYES," said the cattle seller,
with an air Of peevishness, "times are
hard, and this is hard world, and, in my
opinion, very few will get out Of it ahue"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

A clergyman in the State Of Maine,
who 10 also brother editor, gives notice
that he has, in addition to his RESPONSE
bilities, litter of pigs, and he thus hints ::
eve have no porrnger, now, but do
not lack for empty receptacles of good
things"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

LAWYERS LET LoosE.-The Supreme
Court Of New York have added one hun
dred and thirteen fresh lawyers to those
already in existence. Inv will soon be
the cheapest Of all commodities.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

ELEGANT AxroM.-.C Children, when
young, tread on the toes of their parents
when old, on their hearts. If there is nc
poetry in this, there is a great deal toe
much truth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

SPRING FASHIONS FOR GENTLEMEN
Abstinence from spirtuous liquors.
regular attendance al church-retrench.
ment in expendiiures-proper hours and
proper company-society --lovc-court'
ship-marriage.
Out of Acknowledgements and
tightlacing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

Oae Of the Rhode Island anarchists
writes 10 Washington city--"We are
completely done wo shall go TO the Devil
unless we can get help"
II is an old maxim that what's done
can't be helped. - Louisville Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

A London paper of the Sd instant says
that the citizens OF Liverpool intended to
give public dinner TO Washington IT.
wing, who arrived there on the LIST Inst''
on his way TO Madrid.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

TBS NAvr.--The New York Journal % Com
mercc reminds ns readers that four heavy frgate',
OF a. guns each, 10 be launched 10 tho course
of a few days, viz: the Cumberland % Boston, ths'
Savannah at Brooklyn, tho Rarisaa az Fhsisde.a
phia. (25th inst. as6the Sc. La~reacs a voolfolk
i27ih) These frigatss have long oeen on sne
stocks. updsr ,over. They are noble ships, Of
sons i70e ton. bur,hen, ADD pisrcsAt soms es
,her n. ., iess., for 62 guua They will each sssss
sx or eight sixhans- 49,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

It's not the plenty Of meat that nourish.
es, but the good digestion; neither is il
the abundance of wealth that makes us
happy. but the discreet using it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

Mans soul is greater than his fortunes,
and there's majesty in a life that towers
above the ruins that iall around its path.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

My wife is very attentive to the pigs,
said gentleman, the other day, in the
presence of several ladies'. THAT ac-
counts for her attachment to you,' respon.
ded one of the fair damsels.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

ENGLISH GRAMMAR.-"Did il rain to-
morrow" ask ed the Dutcbman.
al guess it was"-replied the French
man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

Why are weddings called (bridal) par
tesl Because folks generally get BIT by
them.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-28
To the Editors of the N. Y. Express.
MILLER'S PROPHECIES.

One is at loss to conjecture what kind
of minds those persons have who permit
themselves to be influenced by the ridicu-
lous and presumptuous prophecy of MIR. Mil
ler You may remember, in the year 1916,
gossip's story travelled all the way from
Bologna to Paris, and, like all stories, i'm
proved in its passage. According to this
prophecy, the world was to have been de-
stroyed on the 18th of July, 1916. Alarm
and CONSERVATION Immediately pervaded all
ranks; even those who affected to laugh at
the prediction, evidently felt its influence.
A number of persons retired to their estates
in the country, as being, they fancied in
greater safety there; the churches were
filled with those who never thouht of going,
except in times of danger and affiiction; and
all waited the event with patient horror
indeed then ashamed of openly avowing 1t:
for most mems sensible part is ridicule; we
are all afraid of being laughed at, and all
who believe in the predictions of MIR. Miller
will be laughed at, if the event does not
come TO pass,
Ths arguments by which their prediction
was supported were as follows:
The world had beginning, therefore II
must have an end and why not on the 18th
July, 1916?
1t has been prophecied of, and all proph-
ecies will be fulfilled; therefore, why not
on the 18th July, 1857
The Gospel tells us it is to be destroyed
by fire; and why not on the 18th July,
1916?
There is large black bile on the surface
of the sun, which portends such universal
destruction, and why not on the 18th July,
1916?
The day preceding the dreaded catas-
trophe, some wags circulated proclamations
that the destruction of the word was put off
sine die. This announcement quoted the
apprehensions of some, while others refused
all consolation until the day had actually
passed. ii.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-28
FOREIGN NEWS.
MEXICO AND THE UNITED
STATES.

The New Orleans papers speak with
some degree of certainty of the cession Of
California TO the United States by Mexico
as an indemnify or in settlement of the
claims of our citizens upon the Mexican
Government. The reader, BY recurring to
that part oftlle Presidents Message relating
TO Mexico. will notice some omnibus allu-
sions, such as reasonable provisions for
other claims" with some other dark say.
ings. These things seem to warrant the
belief that the Captain and his Minister,
Thompson, are on The chase in pursuit of
something. The New York American well
remarks ''We trust neither the people of
the United States nor Congress will sane.
tion the acquisition of distant territory. 1t
is unconstitutional, in the first place and
if i, were not, we want no colonies-no Ro.
man pro-consuls."
California is inhabited by wild cattle, rat
tle-snakes and acknowledgements as ele.
waited morally as some of our southern
States and has been, if we mistake not, a
burden 10 Mexico, as it would be to U.S.
Our merchants send out there fancy goods.
spirits, &c. round the cape, and bring back
hides.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-28

an amusing sort of ndiuete, tells US that ne
robbed the records of the Court Of this very
document, and that. for private purposes OF
his own, he has retained the paper so rob-
bed ever since. 1t would be equally indie
cent and false to impute felonlous intent
to either of them.
1.-THE writ of Aabeas corpus was answer
ed by an order 10 file Of soldiers to arrest
and imprison the Judge. Mr.. Dick, the
United States Attorney, then obtained from
Judge LEWIS, of the Louisiana Court,
writ in behalf of Judge HALL and this was
answ cred by an order for The arrest and nm
prisonnaent Of BOTH LEWIS AND DICK. Inc
latter was arrested and imprisoned the for
mer, from some unexplained cause, was
not. They had both served in the battle,
and LEWIS had particularly distinguished
himself for his gallantry. >.
"The General himself admits that on fh,S
same sirth of March, he wrote to the British
commander, notifying him that he had re-
ceived information of the ratification 81 me
treaty of peace, which. though not official,
was such as to leave no doubt of the fact
Mr.. Louallier was therefore tried after the
General believed the Treaty scds ratified, and.
though acquitted by the Court Martial, was
not released from prison until about the tit-
teenth, when martial law was revoked. 1t
was not until the eleventh, and not until
the militia had been dsbanded, that Judge
Hall was released from actual confinement;
and even then was ignoniniously escorted
By q file of soldiers beyond the city limits, and
there dismissed with the modest commands
of the General that he should not return
irithin twelpe miles of the city until official
intelligence of the peace was received, or
until the enemy had left the Southern coast.
Thus, in the language ola La. Senator,
when it was thought the military force
might safely be disbanded. it was not
thought safe for helpless old man to take
part in the general rejoicings in which his
fellow citizens were indulging; and, he
might have added, an old man who bore
most enviable reputation for exemplary pu-
rity and integrity of character.
"For the contempt of court, in thus re-
fusing obedience to the acrit, and in impris'
oning its judge to prevent resort to ulteriOr
process for enforcing obedience, the Gene
raj was arraigned before the court, which,
without the Intervention of a jury, but &C
cording to law and the. universal usage of
all courts in cases Of contempt, ordered a
thousand dollars, which the General paid.