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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH

In This place wss dedicated to the worship of God
on Sunday ast the 30th ul,imo. The opening ser.
preached by Bishop SouLg, on his
return TO Ohio. from his late visit England -
There were present and assisted in the services,
several other ministers, among whom we're the
itev. Professor EMORY, OF Dickinson College, the
Rev. J. PoIsAL, of New York, the Rev. Mr.. Col
Liss Presiding Elder of this District, and others
The tex, from which Bishop Soule preached "as
taken from II Peter, lst chapter, and h verse.
At o'clork P. NJ, the pulpit was occupied by
p oCrssot Emory, and in the evening by the Rev.
Mr.. Polsal. who preached TO large end attentive
congregations. The services have since been con-
,inued in the evenings, and have been OF very in
ter.stipg character.
I, may b. proper, for the information of our alb
sent friends to say something Of the Church, which
!. Justly considered an ornament to the Public
Square of our town. The building is a handsome
blck, 60 by A feet, aud wa, commenced in May
Last. 1t has eight large Windows, besides a beau
tifnl one Of Gothic form in the front, which gives
M imposing and elegant appearance to the church
to admin the hight and air as perfectly possible
There are three galleries, one OF which for the
blacks, is reached by door at the side, which
make. their ingtess and egress entirely indepen-
dent oftbe main entrance. The church has cost O.
hou, So 500, and it i. supposed will seat about
1000 persons comfortably.
The building committee and the congregation
generally, have made great exer,ions to get the
church inished the present autumn, and they de-
much praise Cor their successful efforts to e.
rec, building 90 well suited for public worship.
and 80 ornamental to our town. Ia this, are
pleased state that they have been molly assisted
by onr ritirens If all denominations
A. there remains portion OF tho debt in
ou.rsJ IN building the church Yet unliquida'ed we
tru.i ih,t ~ those who we've unable 70 contribute
on la-r Sabbath, will take early opportunity To
do 4,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

ister consented to be one OF tho namser. After a
which DR.. Dsion. pupil and partner Of Mesmer,
repeated number Of experiments in the presence
Of the commissioners, some Of which we're tired
upon themselves they determined that il was a
mere trick, intended 10 impose on the isnofant.
and eredulous; and gave IN their report accord
ingiy to bis msjesty, which was afterwards PGo-
.ished for the infol nation Of the public. Mesmer
and his associate Delon, were thus interrupted ~
their career to wealth and spurious lame, and q
most insolent aftempt to impose 90 the human un-
derstanding bafied."
Sometime after, DR.. franklin, in letter to his
friend Dr.. Iugenhsusz, thus notices the subject:
Mesner continues here, and has still some s1-
herents, and some practice. 1t 10 surprising how
much oredality still .ubsists in the world. sup
pose all the physicians in France, put together.
have not made much money, during the time he
has been here, as be alone has DONE And We
have fresh folly. magnetiser pretends,
that he can, by establishing what is called rap
port between any person and somnsmbule put it
in the power Of that person direct the actions Of
the somnambuie by simple strong solition only.
without speaking or making signsi and many Peo-
pie daily Cock TO see this strange operation.
Being unable, from indispositiop. to go ont to-
day | have hunted up the above account OF mes
merism, which knew 10 be somewhere 10 Dr..
Frenklin's WORKS
After expanding itself in Germany for the last
fifteen years. this pretended science has come
bither ulso' and as | suppose the folly and cree
dulity of the world beye not materially aeates
since Dr. Fiankln's day, it will probably visit IN
its courss, every village and hamie, in our laad
Regarding II a. no les. impious in its claims to
supei human knowiedge than immoral in is ten
denotes think it important to let II be known that
this so.eaIled science form no exception TO the
saying Of The wise ''there is new thing I'M
der the suE.'
Very respectfully, Yrs, &c.
r. HARRISON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
SENATOR NORTHUMBERLAND Dead.

Yhe Cincinnati papers of the 25sh ultimo, an
nounce the death of Senstor WooDBRIDeE, Of Mich
isan; and tho Richmond Wing OF the lst instant,
rei,e'a,es it-bo,h upon the authority Of letters
from Detroit. The Baltimore Patriot has direct
advice. ftom Detroit TO the 25th ulI., in which no
alusion is made to his death, From this We are
happy infer that his valuable services in the ma
tiona councils are yet to be spared 10 the county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

Mr.. Spencer. IN his recent letter. lal
some stress upon the advice which w|
given him by his former political friends
New York, to accept TIE War Dopad
meut. The Albany Evening journal d
ticing this, REMARKS:
al is due TO the friends referred to he,
to say that their consent and advice.
regard 10 Mr.. Spencer's acceptance of
place in the Cabinet, was based upon II
ground ibnt bis exertions and iniluenc
there would be consistent with the dut.
ana relations existing between them al
himself. They expressed and chersht
the hope that theSe exertions might
eifectual in narrowing il not Of healir
the breach that existed between the Pr
sdeut and Congress. And we feel a
thorized that there is not one among Il
friends referred 70 by Mir. Spencer, wi
would not, had tie slightest intimation
an intention 10 follow Mr.. Tyler into &
enemies camp been given, have earnest
aud warmly protested against his acce
tauce of Office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

Somr of our Lacoloco friends. (and the
editor of the Argus, we beileve, among
the nunbcr,) came across AN oPossuM,
Yesterday, and mstaklng II Tor that SAND
old coon sent il down to us 20 be taken
cure uf We are not astonshed at the
error Into which our friends have fallen
they have beeu al times so dreadluliy
frightened 5y the coon tina, II IS somewhat
natural they should, upon the same prln-
cple that "A ruguo =" thinks each bush an
officer" mistake every thing OF The Kind
for their ancient enemy. They have
however made only the same mistake
which their poiitlcai brethren elsewhere
have mad where elections have taken
place the iucos taitk ihty have certainly
caught the cpeu, but they will eventually
find that, Ike our friends iE w Wheeling
they have only caught 'possum.
2. S. We'n have the old fellow in fin,
order 10 time fr eur Christmas dinner
Wheel. Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

House, 81 Wings 10 Al Locos. We must
remember then that the Loco Focos had
capital Of Ten rotes 10 start upon 10 ibs
Legislature, and that they have elected
their Governor not by majority but by
plurality vote.
We concede victory here, however,
though the Loco focos had majority in
the Legislature last year, but victory as
il is, it is not such an one as should dis
hearien the Wings.
Tie Wings have yielded too readily to
their opponents, and stood aghast whcn
they should have walked most erect. We
are not alarmed al the results any where,
and il the Wings will but rally and keep
awake. 1t viii be an eesy matter to
change the rejoicing Of our enemies into
mourning.
VERMONT.
The Legislature Of this State on Fri
day proceeded to the election Of a United
States Senator for full term Of six years
from the 4th Of March next, with the fol-
lowing u suit:
Whole number of votes 22S: necessa-
~ to a choice, us.
VIM. Uphaln, Wing, l22
WIN. c. Bradley Loco, 100
Scattering, CLOS
Upbann over Brodle, % over all l6
So Hon. William Upham, of Montpe
Iier, is chosen Senator for SIX years from
the 18th Of March next. |, is understood
that Hon. Horace Everett, NJ. c., from
the Windsor District, and Hon. Jacob
'CoIamer, also Of Windsor County, were
competitors for the Wing nomination.
The election Of Justices of the State
Supreme Court takes place Annually
Hon. Charles K. Williams, OF Rutland.
has been Chief Justice for several years
without opposition, but, having stood as
the Abolition candidate for Governor at
the late election, an attempt was made to
drop HIM this time and elect JUdgc Royce
in his place, bat it failed by three votes.
A II the old Justices were elected except
Jacob Collamar. who declined, and Vii.
liam liibbard was elected in his stead
The Legislature has unanimously pnss-
ed resolutions in favor Of "A repeal OF the
Bankrupt law. We presume there is more
good sense in Vermont than really TO de.
sire the repeal Of the law; but Loco
foco having introduced the resolution, the
Wings did not see fit to breast the clamor
which would be raised on its rejection,
and let 1t pass without opposition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

o. Alta special election held in Indiana. for q
member Of the Senate Of that State, JoHs d. De-
FRnEs, Esq, Wing was elected by a majority OF
about $50 votes over hi. democratic opponent
The Centreville Record thinks this will secure The
eleousn OF a Wing to the U. S. Senate at the next
meeting of the Legislature
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

THE MARcHIoNEss OF WELLESLEY. -
In consequence OF the death Of the Mar
quis of Wellesley, in England, the Mar
chioness is expected to return 10 this coun-
try in few months. She is lady OF
Baltimore, first Miss Cation, then Mrs.
Patterson, the granddaughter Of Carroll
OF Carrollton, and one Of the slgners oil
the Declaration Of Independence. Mrs.
Patterson wen, 10 Europe in the bloom OF
youth and beauty, and soon after became
the wife of the Marquis of Wellesley
Her re-appearance in Baltimore will Gre
ate sensation. She left simple wo'
man, without title she returns Mar
chioness Of the British Peerage.-PAila.
Chron.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

PRESIDENT HARRrsoN, Mn. CLAr
WEBSTER, Mn. DAVIS. In COM.
| cation from Mr.. John Barney, Of d
more, TO The editors OF the New Yo,LI
press, he relates the following couyI
ton with President Harrison, at \
more, before his Inauguration, and !
GU his way TO his visit in Virginia.
an extract from bis private diary, ma,
the time. We never doubted the
to Mr.. Clay, nor that Mr.. C. advise4
preslden, TO avail himself Of air. i
ster's services; though no doubt Mr.
had always The first place in his n
should Mr.. c. decline.
1.-THE moment | ascertained my d
ton TO the Chief Maeisiracy, decid,
avail myself of the Invaluable seryic
Mr.. Clay, proceeded to Ashland, q
and entreaied him TO occupy the FL
any other position in my adininislrs
at home or abroad, that might be ace,
bic 10 HIN. Mr.. Clay firmly and, III
itatingly declined.
mex, to you sir, Che said to Mr..
| look 10 Mr.. Webster to aid me il
high duties that devolve on me. Il il
10 Mr.. Webster and The Republic,
Clay replied, that he should be invit,
occupy any sitiiation thai he may pr
DELAYED ell Iufther arrange mems,
the good Old many unul ! could RET
Mr.. Websier's answer, having d
mined IN case any thing should proven
thus forming The Cabinet, 10 invite "
es, John Davis" Of Massachusetts,. {,
head OF the Treasury Department"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
OUR MINISTER TO RUSSIA.

I'VE are happy to see" says the Georgetown
Advocate, that at pubic dinner recently gwen at
81. Petersburg, the speech of our n mister, Col.
Todd, gave universal satisfaction. Indeed, we
have learnt from variety Of sources, that the
county has not more efficient servant abroad !;
he is on extremely good terms with the ministers
of the other powers. and being military man, IS
greater fayotite of the Emperor than any Of his
predecessors; this he turns 10 the hest account b.
letting no opportunity pass of Introducing to the
notice of bis majesty the diAeren, inventions and
Improvements of his c0un'rymea We embrace
the present opportunity Of contradicting ION The
authority of a gentleman lately returned from 81.
Petersbufg.) the ridiculous story hch appeared
III the papers 'ome time since; so utterly false
it that the Colonel actually received the com
piments of tina Emperor to bis superior horseman-
ship on the occasion in question.
Col Todd, h's many and warm frien]s, not on.
ly in Philadelphia, but throughout the Union He
is a thorough Amercan--in heart and in spirits
and having mingled much in public life and polish
ed circles. he is fully qualified to represent hi,
country with credit in any nf the courts Of Europe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

The Marquis Wellesley died on the Goth
Of September, in his S2i year. lie was
the eldest brother of the Duke of yelling.
ton, and was created Marquis Wellesley
liz 1899. The Earl Of Mary borough sue
ceeded to the title. He was Custos Ro-
tulorum ofthe county Of Meath, a knight
of the Garter, had been Governor Gene
raj Of India, and had filled the offices Of
Lord Chamberlain, Secretary Of State for
Foreign Affairs, and twice that OF Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland. His administration
Of the affairs Of India and Ireland at mos
critical periods Of their history, is still
fresh in the recollection Of the pub lie. =
Ale1. Gdz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

o. Jhe reader will find the outside OF our pa
per to-day the reply Of Mr.. CLAYt Mr.. Mas
pssHALL, ut Richmond, Indiana, who made him
.ef the organ OF the Abotionists there, by present
ing petition to MIR. CLsY, to libertte his slaves
How Mr.. MKspESHALL felt after the reply OF Mr.
CLlY We lenvo the reader to imagine.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

BALIiAIOHE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD.
We upder.tsnd that Saturday next, the 5th inst,
Is fixed irr the regular opening of the Rail Road TO
Cunb.risud, for passengers. The road is expect
81 10 be hni~hod this day and train of cars will
proceed to Cumberland with number of the di
Tectors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
o II | o..

We come now to what seems 10 be the
darkest page in the list. Ohio, which
every Wing speaks Of with a groan, and
echoes mougnlully when asked the news,
Ohioi
The Columbus [Ohio) State Journal, in
noticing the result Of the recent election,
states some facts which will account for
the defeat Of the Wings, without assigning
it to tho increase Of the Loco Foco
strength. For instance, it states that the
vote for Mr.. King for Governor, Wing
"third party" candidate, "wlll fully APP.
proximate four thousand votes: that the
abollionists lost us the following Sena-
tors and Representatives : one Senator
and one Representative in Lorain and
Medina one Senator and four Repre-
sentatives in Cermont, Brown and Gin
ton, one Representative in Harrison, one
in Belmont and one in Guernsey-in all,
TWO Senators aud eight Representatives,
which being placed on the other side,
would give the Wings majority on joint
ballot.
Another account with Informal returns
states that Shannon will only have ma
iorty of 5000 over Corwin. The Adolf
lion vote by these returns is upwards Of
5000. The Senate consists of SO mem
bers-lS elected every alternate year.
The Loco focos have ten that hold over,
The Wings but two; so there were 81 new
Senators TO elect this year. The House
consists of ~. The Senate, it appears,
viii stand IA Wings to p Locos. --the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

o. The majority tor SHANNON, in Ohio, for
Governor, is said 10 be abou, 900 The Locotc-
cos will have large majority in both branches of
the Leg stature.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

Col. MONROE EDWARDS IN THE STATE
PRIsoN.-Thls celebrated 6nancier and
forger, was on Tuesday 25th ut.. con-
Quoted to the State Prison, at Sing Sing,
New York, by Deputy Sheriff A. NJ. &.
Smith, 10 commence his ten years term
of Imprisonment. The New York Tri'
bune says, in order to give new lIghtness
to his IDEAS in that dark bode, it is UNI
derstood he is to be employed in carpet
weaving, as most congenlal with his pecu'
liar talent, for showing himself off with
advantage in the world. BAH. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
Extract of a letter to the Editor, dated
WASHINGTON, Ocl, d, ls4:

w AsHINGToN, Oct, Il, lS42.
at is now ascertained that If Mr.. Web
sier is to leave the Cabinet, II will be on
compulsioa He will not resign, neither
will Mr.. Forward. When the late ses.
sion closed the matter was considered FIX
ed, that Mr.. Webster would resign, and
such assurances were given to Mr.. Cush-
ing for the Treasury, that it is difficult to
know how the President can get over
them. Mr.. Forward has boldly said, that
he had 10 idea Of resigung.
Meetings were held at the Presidents
after Congress adjourned, when were
present Wise, Profit, and Parmelee; the
former Of whom urged upon Mr.. Tyler
the appointment of Louis McLane. Par
melee as warmly Gssentcd, and his Elk
ceIlency had to interfere, with this re-
buke; "come gentlemen, our party IS
small euough, let US have no discussions
among ourselves. Tue President though
friendly to Mr.. McLane, felt much delca-
cy IN deciding in his favor, as NJ. Web
sier was SO deadly hostile 10 him, and at
tha, time i, was generally thought Mr.. W.
would resign. If a change should take
place, let me assure you that Gov. Cass
will be offered The premicrshlp-lhe Pres
ident's other friends insisting that such
an appointment would materially strength
en- his administration. YORK Cour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

The last report Of the Baltimore and
Ohio RaiI Road showed tina, its receipts
are larger than any Railroad in the coun~
try (ofihe same lengthy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

EDWARD EvERErr.-Mr. Everett the American
minister, was among the guests at the dinner OF
the Waltham Agricultural Society in England.
liz proposing the health of Mr. Everett, the
Duke of Rutland reminded the company Of one
fact, to show the Importance of the commercial
relation. between the United States and CT eat Brit
ain; OF the E Is 900 coo of cotton exported BY the
United States, & 0 O00 600 are in ,imes of pros
porous trade, taken BY Great Britain for which
America takes back 81 900 600 worth OF our mau-
uiaetures.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
arrived i
5n1.I37

10 ten years, then, upwards OF half a
million of immigrants have arrived in
one city alone!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
WISCONSIN,

Its pleasant TO announce variation from the
series Of Wing defeats and disasters. Our friand
are awake in Wisconsin. We learn from the Bal
.,more Patriot. that tho result stands thus:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

An INTRODUCTION The Rigb. Rev.
shop Hughes, OF the Roman Catholic
Church in New York, has issued Pas
toral letter TO the Clergy and laity of his
diocese, nterdictng certain things which
appear TO have been tolerated in the
church for season, such as marriages
with professionals, membership in secret
societies" got up with the protested OBJ
ject of benevolence, and other like assoc
Citations. The Bishop calls these later;
dangerous and sinful associations ao'
says il shall not be lawful Sor any clergy
man IN his diocese to ofiiciate at the iu-
neral, are over the remains OF any QUO
dying, without having renouncsu az oon'
nexlun with such society 4 e""Sy'oa-
MAN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03
REHABILITATION
% majority,

On joint ballot.
The Wings lost IS members Of the
House in certain Wing districts as fol-
lows Dauphin l, Chester |, Union, Mf-
fila and Juniata 3, Adams 2, Bedford l,
Franklin /, Allegheny |, Butler /, and
Mercer 2-l4 sufficient to have secured
majority on joint ballot, notwthstnnd-
ing the loss OF three Senators. The three
Senators too, could easily have been saw
ed, if our friends in the several districts
had done their duty, by turning out to
The POLLS"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

The Daily Wing published at Bangor,
Maine, claims for that city larger bust.
ness in lumber than any other port in the
whos world. The amount ofsawed lum-
Der sawed for shipment a, that place the
present season has reached 20 one hun.
bred aud six millions OBJECT. The amount
shipped without survey is estimated al
the lowest at fifteen millions Of feet
l2l 10000 feet of lumber, al $40 per
thousand, yielded Sl,sl0,000. To this
sum is to be added 100000, the a.
mount arising from the sale Of clap
boards, laths and shingles this season,
which makes the total sales amount to
81 100000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

BENEFITS OF THE RAIL RoAD.-The
New York Courier and Enquirer says -
" The completion Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to Cumberland, just an.
nounced, has already opened TO Baltimore
new and important share in the West.
ern trade and the difference of exchsng,
rs works still further to the advantage o.
that city, in its now formidable rivalry
with New York for the business of the
West. A large portion of the Kentucky
merchants who formerly made their pur.
chases in New York, now find it profita.
bio 10 save the difference OF exchange by
stopping IN Baltimore"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

The Hon. William l.. Dayton was
elected United States Senator, in the place
of the Hon. Samuel l.. Southland. His
competitor was the Hon. q. d. WALL
The vote was the same.
James Wilson, of Trenton, was elected
clerk Of the Supreme Court.
Henry Bradshaw was reelected Clerk
OF Gloucester County.
Mr.. Marselis was reelected Surrogate,
and John Herman, Clerk Of Passaic coun.
~.
So much and more to come, for the
manly exertlons Of the Wings of New
Jersey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

New JERsEy.--His Exce'ency VIII
lam Pennington, was On Friday re-elect.
ed Governor of the State of New Jersey,
by the Legislature, in joint meeting. -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

NATIONAL OBsERvAToRY.-Ne are pleesrd ia
learn that a competent officer is engaged in
Washington cry il in drawing the plan OF u
National Observatory which il contemplated to
have built in that city. such edifce should
have been long since erected srd provided with
the necessary Instruments. II vas recommended
by John Q Adams, whilst Pre.ident of The United
States. aud was he subject OF much rdcule being
termed the lighthouse in the skies" We are
glad to see that the work is now seriously under
taken by the government, and hope that building
and apparatus will be provided which will do ere
dit 10 the coun,iy-B1H Clipper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-11-03

ONO LEGlsLATURE.-The Columbus
journal says 1t turns out, after all,
that the Wings have carried two of the
Representatives in Clermont District. -
This gives US 33 in the House, and the
Locos 80.
We have gained five Representatives,
viz IL in Highland, , in Jefferson and
Carroll, and 2 in Trumbul and lost SIX
i in Delaware, in Guernsey, in
Harrison, in Loran and Medina, and ?
in Clermont. We lose seven representa-.
tives by the divisions occasioued bv the
aboitionists, and yet the House would
have been ours with an equal apportion.
ment Of the State.
The Senate stands 90 Locos and Ia
Wings. The Locofoco majority on joint
ballot, is IA.