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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
VOLUME 43.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE

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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON.

A few years ago there arrived at the
hotel erected near the Niagara Falls, an
odd looking man whose appearance and
department were quite in contrast with the
crowds of well dressed and polished Fl.
cures which adorned the celebrated re-.
sort. He seemed just to have sprung
from the woods /; his dress, which was
made ofleather, stood dreadfully in need
of repair, apparently not having Eel, the
touch of the needle woman for many a
long month. A worn out blanket, that
might have served for bed, was buckled
to his shoulders large knife hung on
one side, balanced by long rusty tin
box on the other and his beard, un.
cropped, tangled and coarse, fell down on
his bosom, as ifto counterpoise the weight
of the dark thick locks that supported
themselves on his back and shoulders.
This strange being to the spectators,
seemingly half civilized, half savage, had
quick glancing eye, an elastic, firm
movement, that would do doubt cut its
way through the brakes, both oflhe Wild
erness and of society.
lie pushed his steps into the sitting room
unstrapped his little burden, quietly look.
ed round for the landlord, and then mod.
estly asked for breakfast. The host at
first drew back with evident repugnance
at the apparltion, which thus proposed
to intrude its uncouth form among the
genteel visitors, but few words whisper
ed in his ear speedily satisfied his doubts;
the stranger took his place in the com.
pany; some staring, some Struggling and
some even laughing rightout.
Yet, readers, there was more in that
single man, than in all the rest of the
throng. He was an American woods.
man as he called himself; no was a true
genuine son of nature, yet who had been
entertained with distinction at the tables
Of princes learned societies, to which the
like Of Cuvier belonged, had bowed down
to welcome his entrance kings had been
compimented when he spoke TO them in
short, he was one whose fame will be
growing brighter when the fashionables
who laughed at him, and many much
greater even than they, shall be utterly
persisted. From every hilltop, and every
deep shady grove, the birds, those living
blossoms of the air, will sing his name.
The little wren will pipei it with her matin
hymn about our houses; the orioie carol
it from the slender grasses of the mead
ows; the turtle dove roll it through the
secret forests; the many-voiced hooking
bird pour il along the air and the impe-
rial eagle, the bird Of Washington, as he
sits in his craggy home, far up the blue
mountains, will scream it to the tempest
and the stars. lie was John J. Audubon,
the orni.hologist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

RANDoPH MACON CoLLEGE..--At the
Commencement Of Randolph Macon COL
lego, the Address before the Society of
Alumni was delivered BY Thomas NJ. Is
bell, Esq. Of Cumberland county, and the
Address before the Literary Societies was
delivered BY the Rev. John N. Maffit.
Chaplain OF The House Of Representa-.
lives.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

We are sorry to learn from the Nation
al lntelligencer, that the explosion at the
Washington Navy Yard, on Monday, the
26th ult., besides causing the death OF
Mr.. Barry (who had charge oil the ord
nance and was a master in the Navy and
Mr.. Davis. his fellow laborer and sufferer
at this dangerous work, three other per.
sons were severely, if not dangerously,
wounded by the explosion--Mr. Bynum,
an attorney from North Carolina, and
Mr.. Watson, who were both strangers,
and viewing the Navy Yard at the time
Of the sad event, aud Corporal Luskey, OF
the Marine corps, who happened to be
near the unfortunate men when they los,
their lives. On Friday morning It as
reported that Mr.. Bynum had died of his
wounds, but this is erroneous; the gentle
man, though severely hurt, being in no
present danger.-Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

FATAL ExPLosIoN.-We learn from
the National Intelligencer, that dread
full accident happened at the Washington
Navy Yard on Monday, Goth ultimo, by
which two worthy men were deprived OF
life-the one, Mr.. Barry, an aged gunner,
who has been long in the service of the
United States, and who had charge of the
ordnance stores at the yard; and the
other m assistant Of his named David Da.
Wis. The accident was caused by the
bursting Of she'll, which they were en-
gagged in handling or charging. They
were both instantly killed by the explo
sion. Bali. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

GENERAL CoURT.-The Summer Term
of the General Court commenced on Mon.
day the 27th ult. The following Judges
were present Judges Smith, Summers,
Leigh, Brown, Thompson, Duncan. John
stons, Clopton, Nicholas, Wilson, Fry
Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

LARcE CARGoEs.--Two ships from
Philadelphia will take out to Liverpool
eight thousand five hundred barrels OF
flour and twenty nine thousand bushels Of
wheat. These articles at the cost exceed
eigh.y.three thousand dollars; besides
the same ships carry out some other
freight. This is the true and quick way
of getting out of debt, as well as Of keep
ing up prices AT home. - North inner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
Mn. CLAY AT Homs.-Tbe EIe.andr;,

Mr.. CLAY AT fIoME.-The Alexandra
Gazette asks" What other man, within
the broad limits Of the Union, could pro-
cure such an enthusiastic verdict Of the
jury Of the vicinage, in his behalf, as that
which has been rendered by the neighbors
Of Henry Clayl Not one. There is an
old saying, that "a Prophe, hath no hon
or in his own country" but the sdsge
seems TO be reversed IN The case Of Mr..
Clay, who is most honored by those who
best know HIM. Well may he be proud
Of such tribute from such people y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

Lieut.. Willks, the commander Of the
Exploring Expedition, which lately re-
turned to the United States, has been ar
rested on numerous charges preferred a.
gainsl him by his junior officers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

Mons. GUIzoT.-We learn that the
beautiful full length portrait Of Mons. Gui.
got, executed upon subscription Of Amer
lean citizens resident in Paris, by the
American artist, MIR. Healy, and consign-
cd TO the care of the President OF the Unit.
ed States, has been handed over to the
Hon. Joel r. Poinsott, late Secretary of
War, and now President of the National
Institute, and has taken its position in the
Hall of the Institute, in close proximity
with the full length OF Washington, where
il may be seen to the greatest advantage,
and where hundreds daily visit it. II is
pronounced by connoisseurs to be high
ly finished work Of art, worthy the distin-
guished original, and creditable in high
degree TO the artist. -Madisonian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
New Spring and Summer
GOODS.

FHNHE subscriber has just received his supply OF
i 'SPRING & SUMNER GOODS. which will
be sold low to suit the hard times. He invites his
friends, customers. and the public generally, call
al h,s Sore, in Martinsburg, aud supply them
selves.
April %, 1912 THOMAS c. SMITH.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

MAPLE SUGAR.-By the returns of the
Marshals appointed TO take the census of
the United States in 1910, it appears that
34,04S,420 pounds of sugar were manu-.
featured from the maple tree in this coun.
try in that year. OF this quantity Mich
igan, the sixth manufacturing State in the
Union, produced, l,479,7 S4 pounds which
at cents per pound, yielded the State a.
bout $l25,O00. This quality, is is stated
in the Detroit Daily Advertiser, fell short
Of her consumption, that year 5000, 900
pounds. We see it stated in the same pa
per, that there are in that State 80, 0OO,-
600 acres of land which abound with the
maple, and that according to the usual an
nual profit Of a sugar maple tree, each is
worth to the farmer from two to three dol.
lars. BY this it will readily be seen that
Michigan will soon. not only supply her
own people, but her sister States with
great quantities of excellent sugar, in no
way inferior to that manufactured from
the cane, beet or corn. stalk. - BAH Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
To all whon ii may concern.

To all whon ii may concern.
Know ye that We, the Undersigned citizens OF
Columbtana county, State of Ohio have bought OF
and had in use Robert Martins Patent Bee Pal
aces and certify, from past experience, that 1t
has fully satisfied our most sanguine expectations
and hectually preserved our bees tom worms;
and that we believe il to be the best patent Bee
Palace We have seen in use, and also believe that
there can be as much honey taken out OF one oil
his Palaces without breaking the comb or killing
the bees as there can be in the old way by killing
the bees. Given under our hands this 22d day oil
April, 1912.
Hiram Bell, Samuel Boyle,
Henry Walter, Vim. D. Chamberlain,
George Walter, Amos Dillon,
Isaac Chamberlain, VIM. Hawkins.
have had one OF the above described Palaces
two seasons, and from the best OF my experience
believe the above TO be correct.
JOSEPH JAMES.
In addition 10 the above. would add Lst from
what experience had, would ask nothing better
| believe ii to be Brought to perfection.
have had one of the above described palaces
two seasons, and it has answered'my expectations
and believe the above TO be correct.
NATHAN COPE.
hereby certify that the above is a true aud cor
rect copy of the original. j. !. ROPES.
june O. 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

The Secretary of the Treasury &C.
knowledges the receipt of an anonymous
letter, postmarked at Baltimore. contain
ing one hundred and ten dollars in Virgil
MIA bank notes, which the writer states are
10 pay debt due the United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
Attention! Apiarians.
MARTINS IMPROVED
q E H = H O y s. ID.

TENHlS valuable improvement in the cuture OF
4 Bees has been introduced into Loudoun,
Fanfax, Spottsylvana, Caroline, Clarke, Jefferson
Morgan, Berkeley and Frederick. as we'll as many
other counties in the State Of Virginia, aud is uE-
qusstiouaby decidedly superior to any other Bee
House in use. 1t is so constructed as to prevent
the dcpredations of the worm etfectuslly, every
part Of the house being worm proof; il prevents
the trouble and loss incident hving, and affords
ever, facility Tor taking the honey without destroy
ing the Bees The house may be constructed with
any number of apartments from three to sixty, but
fifteen is as convenient as any other number.
H,use OF individual rights can be had of
Mr.. Levy, Morgan.
Mr.. Stackhouse, Winchester.
Mi Danner. Middletown, Frederick Co.
DR.. Kline, Front Royal.
Mt Latham, UPrervie.
Mr.. Fouche, Leesburg.
Mr.. Van Ness, Dumfries. Prince William, Va
Peake & Maddox. Fredericksburg
Gretter & Peake, Richmond
and County Rights in the State Of Virginia. of
G. l.. ROBERTS,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

The New Orleans Bee Of the goth ult.,
says that The Louisiana State and City
Banks have made arrangements 10 fs
ceiYe each utflera' notes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07

THE STRONGEST PUFF YET.-The edi-
tor of the Boston Post speaking of DR..
Hitchcock, dentist Of that city, says
Or. II. inserted set Of teeth for a gen.
tleman the other day, which worked so
we'll that the landlord rose on his board :"
We give il up after that.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co, Va,

The following are selected from number OF
other certificates, to show the success which has
attended il wherever introduced.
Know all men by these presents. that We, the
undersigned, citizens of East Fairfield, State
of Ohio] do hereby certify that we have seen and
examined Robert Martins Bee Palace, which has
been in use three seasons and do certify that it is
tree from webs, and that it does pass of the worms
and answer that purpose beyond our most saDguine
expectations; and also, that it is the most conve
nient for taking honey and preserving the Bees Of
any plan OF which have any knowledge; and
feel ourselves justified in recommending an enter
prising public to try il for themselves
William Ecoh, Israel Thompson
Jacob Walker ii. Wharton
AVN. Nigh,wine, John w. Neigh,
Wm c. Williamson, Jos. Patton,
Milton Grey Robert W. jackson,
Goo Hoffman, u. IL Brown
pepiamin Ma,kley, Jacob Anderson,
Lemb't Williamson VIM. Il. Msrtzell,
jesse Williams, VIM. Hall,
Jos. S. Taylor, Charles Nay,
Benz. Ferrall, Jacob Richards
April 81, l842.
certify the above TO be a true copy OF the orr
sinal. /. p. ROPES.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-07
.IXartissbssrg Factory.

rUNHE subscribers have rented Of Mr.. Showers
l. the Foundry, which they are now converting
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07
THE PROSPECTS AHEAD.

We mean not the prospects OF this or that po-
litical party. When we penned the words we
were rejecting on more agreeabl subject
the prospective prosperity of the country. We
do not belong to the class of quibblers, and pre-
fer always to look at the most favorable aspect
which things may present We like enjoyment,
and naturally possess hope. From experience
we are believers in the maxim of the great mo-
ralist, that hope constitutes our enjoyment
Notwithstanding all the gloomy forebodings
which are uttered by those who are fond of in
dulging in gloomy reveries, or whose interests
may be promoted by representing our present
condition as calamitous we prefer to look for
ward to the visions of prosperity which our own
observation, and the information which reaches
US from every quarter of the country, teach us to
anticipate.
From the wisdom of legislation we may not
have much to hope. If that were our only de-
pendence, our hope might not be bright. But the
abundant harvests, the prospects of the farmer,
the well-grounded calculations of the tiller OF
the earth, that he will reap an abundant crop
are the well-founded basis Of cheerful feelings
which the prospect before US communicates.
The action of the Legislature operates but lit
tie in favor of the agricullurist. We have
but one wish, as politicians, TO express-that he
will receive no injury by the settlement Of the
great Tariff question, which is now pending
Our thoughts are Of SO cheerful character, thai
we wish to anticipate no evil. We trust thai
none is to conceive are unwilling that any is to
come from the battle Of interests which will
shortly agirate Congress.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07
To the Hon. Willie p. Mangun, i:

shall dare to take postscript farewell of
until lately that your affectionate friends have
fixed upon Mr.. Robert Tyler the authorship of
these letters. Believe me, he is not particeps
crinainis in their production, for he knows as little
about the author as the editor of this paper or
yourself The person that writes EN- would
not commit such breach of conscience IS TO
consider his ebullitions approaching either the
elegance or chastity of Mr.. Robert Tyler's
works, and more especially Ahasueras. And
still, you have fixed upon this young man as
special object Of vengeance. Be it so; all
ask is, thot it may be well understood among
not even white infant escaped immoation.
You seem disposed to pursue the same course
towards President Tyler and his friends. But
you cannot truly think that it will prevail, when
the issue is known, as it must soon be-
In the mean time, let me ask what your men
dacious, or venal presses, have to do with this
man Do you hate him, Shylock-ike, 4" because
he is Christian % | believe this to be the
only reason found for your pursuing such
course of conduct.
know nothing of the history of Mr.. Robert
Tyler. That he is man of genius, is evident.
Socially, his most bitter enemy must allow him
to possess, in an eminent degree, the f" suapitet
in modo" Why, then, allow such mean and
contemplate attacks on a citizen, merely be-
cause he happens to be the son ofthe President of
the United States Is there honor justice,
magnanlmty in n2 Ask even yourself
But away with these personal matters. They
are disgraceful to all who datble in them, be it
you or Hercules-a long stretch for smile,
| confess. Can you soberly sit down, and re-
feet on the company you are in That your
terest slang, under every circumstance, &c
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07

the President and his Cabinet 2-that the
kind of coffin handful nolorlety worked
up for them; men occupying the high sta
ton of Senators, descending to vulgar cpl
thets instead of decent argument; the ex-
IRENE ullraism of Federalism and Demo-
crazy, brought together in one heterogeneous
mass Of opinions on Bank, Tariff, Distri-
button, and every other subject; the man
ufacturer with the planter-th, abolitlonIst
with the slaveholder-all join in the cry of ''Per-
secute perseculew The man who is attacked,
if he falls a martyr under such circumstances as
these, cannot but be looked upon an intrepid
soldier in the cause of Principle, whom the
People will not suffer to remain long in obscurty.
Abuse elected the last three Presidents, but il
was the abuse of their enemies, and not of their
friends. All that is asked for the present Presi-
dent, is the closest scrutiny of his motives, to
insure him coming out of the crucible, pure gold.
AS an act of common justice, from the relations
that have existed between you heretofore, you
should use your influence in bringing these
brawlers TO sense of decency-itis due 10 your
privdte character.
1t will prove bad example to the rising gen.
Grafton, if this TRADE Of vulgar Prentciana,
Webbism and Johnsoniana, is persisted in for
the comnonest school-boy must see in it a ten
dency to destroy all the finer feelings Of the
heart, which serve to make life bearable. You
have the reins now in your hands, and pay
you no compliment when say that you have a
cooler head and better temper for managing
them than the Kentucky Dictator. Exercise
discretion and moderation in your actions, and
it will, at all events, look, if it does not act, bet
ter for your cause. am, done.
HARVEY BIRCH.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07

Democrats of New York attempted TO make
political question of il, and sought to get up
breeze of popular odium against the President,
whose sympathies were and are. as honestly on
the side of the Suffrage party as their own de
only desired the People to abstain from violence
Ito refuse to levy war against the established
Goyernment-to reject the arms proffered oy
the Desructives, who still kept themselves oul
of reach of danger-and rely upon the current
of public opinion TO do them justice Public
opinion will get make them successful, II they
are not led astray by the demagogues. Mr.. AL
len was their champion in the Senate, while
Mr.. Calhoun, and forty other Democratic mem
bers of Congress, deprecated not only Mr.. A.'s
rash movement, but the whole proceeding OF
most confusion prevailed, and yet prevails, on
this subject If the Wing prints alluded to per-
sist in their project, another split must take
place in that party. If the Democratic prints
persist that party is sundered in twain.
9th. The Bankrupt bill severed fragments
from both parties.
7th. The delay in passing the Loan bill
brought DOWN the tnunueTS Oh the IIeSS, Will
out distinction of party, on Congress as whole
body.
Sth The delay in passing the Appropriation
bills was Justly laid at the door of the Wing ma
jority.
9th. The rejection by the Senate of great
number of nominations, half of them Wing land
half Democrats, brought down upon that body
the anathemas of all the moderate Democratic
and Wing papers, and severed large fragments
from both parties
10th. The reduction Of the Navy is an ultra
Wing measure, though some of the ultra Demo-
Gratis Joined them in it. Even the partisan press
Of both sides is almost furious in condemnation
of this reduction, and if the amount deducted
in the House is not restored in the Senate what
remains of both perties will very probably be
dashed to pieces on this rock. The Globe is
out single handed 1--WE do not know another De-
mocratic paper in favor OF the reduction) doin g
battle for the Wings.
And last, and least, Mr.. Garret Davis, of
Kentucky-a Clay man from the state of Clay
is sitting In judgment on the case of Mr.. Syl-
vester-trylng the Executive for removing a
Bentonian Locofoco
We should have said least, not last, in refe-
renee to Mr.. Davis. The last item is the meet
ing of Messrs. Clay and Van Buren, at Ashland.
Chaos reigns
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07

Bank and his friends see no Inconsistency in bis
course it is all patriotism all disnterested love OF
country in him, and yet, because Mr.. Tyler has LOT
changed and will not change his he is denounced as
weak, vacillatng, and faithless."
beg you, sir, to keep this speech of Mr.. Clay
stantly before your readers; nine out of ten of the
people of this country have seen it, and you
may rest assured his friends will keep it as 90 dark"
as the friends Of Mr. Van Buren, did his iie written
by Holland. Mr.. Clay has chosen the most uniavor-
able period that has occurred, since 1911 to go into
the Presidency on the bank question. That issue
would be death to any man, even if he had always
been consistont but for Mr.. Clay, who spoke as he
spoke in 1911, it is worse than death. want to set
the issue made up, Tyler and Exchequer, and Ola,
and Bank. If the former does not succeed in %
out of rs States, am no prophet
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07
A NEW SPECIES OF POLITICAL RASCA-
LlTY.

Some unprincipled prosecuting enemy in
Louisville, has practiced successful hoax on
us, and if the act affords him any qualification
he is welcome to the enjoyment of it. He
wrote us letter (signed P. w. Bib, which
was forged ordering the daily paper for great
many Of the most eminent citizens, with whose
names we were familiar, (many Of whom were
previously subscribers to the tri-weekly,) stating
that the money would be RENTED in few
weeks. The papers were sent, but instead of
the money we have letter from the real Mr..
Bib, assuring US that the whole matter was a
contemplate trick, and proposing to ferret out
and punish the offender.
If such practices are sanctioned by our poll
tical enemies, we are certain of success. We
venture to say the number of will be made up
by bona tide subscribers.