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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
THE OBSERVATORY, &c.

We have before us copy 81 the pian,
adopted by shr SECRETARY OF TIE Ma
Wy for the buildings which are soon TO be-
erected, us branch Of that department
I OF the public servIce, 10 serve as depot
IN which 10 d,pusi,e ior preservation its
charts and scientific Instruments. This
is the language Of the nc, Of Congress
d. scYiblng The appropriation Tor this bull
ding, which is, however, substantially an
appropriation for the elton OF an OBJ
servatory for the asslstpncc and improvc-
ment Of naalical scirnce, rs well as de.
posilory Of charts, &c. The drawing be.
fore US represents the main building as
substantial edifice, Of the louie order Of
architecture, and Of The dimensions of
fifty feet square, surmounted by spa.
cious dome. Attached to the building
are two wings, each eighteen fee, VIDE by
twenty-five feet long, which, with the
dome, are designed for the Cbservatorics.
II is also intended, MS we learn, 10 build
at the same lime Il Magnetic Observatory,
to be modelled infer the one at Dublin
These buildings, when completed, will 90
an additional ornament 10 our city. The
site assigned by the President Tor their
loca,ion " University Square, usually
known as Cnmp liii, and the excavation
necessary 10 their cpNmrnc, ment is 10 be
completed without delny, so rs To (acfl.
tate their erection IN the spring. Mfr.
Bird, of This city, is the contractor for tho
work, which is to be done under the su-
perintendance Of Lieut.. J. NJ. Gillss, OF
the Navy. Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

LATE FROM FLoRIDA.-The Savan
nah Republican of the Dist inst. saws, the
u. S. Steamer Col. Harvey, Captain
Pearson, arrived to day from Pilatka. -
From passenger we learn that General
Wurth has arrived at Tampa Bay, and
all remained quiet here. A party Of
Creeks had come in at Tampa, believed
to be abou; one half Of all that portion Of
the Creeks now remaining out. The re.
mainder Of the Creeks had also promised
to come in soon and were daily expected
Though many people have doubted wheth.
er the Florida war would ever end, we
think the gallant General now in com.
mand will have the honor Of finally clo-
sing this war.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
ONE WORD MORE.

The following paragraph from the Romney In
tegeucer is opportuhe. May we not alsa ask the
question, should noronr friends in Berkeley be
vingi The horizon is anything but GIT to the
Wings just now but this should only waken to
a sense Of our real situation. and embolden to
increased efforts union and perseverance in the
good cause in which thu Wings of the State and
eoup ~ are enlisted. We bespeak the attention Of
Tie Wings of the county to the subject, and trust
they will take some ection upon it,
We perceiye that the Wings Of many of the
counties have appointed, or preparing to APP
POINT Delegates the Richmond Convention to be
hell about the 22d Of February. OF course Old
J frederick will he represented in that Convention.
When shall We have meeting for the purpose OF
appointing Delegates. What say you to Decem-
Der Conrt The political horizon looks gloomy
and therefore il is the duty ofeyery TRUE VINO to
sta,d forth in defence of his Country. But we
have seen darker days--when even hope was al
most extingni-hed in every breast. Let then, ey-
cry Whig-eud every will who deserves the
mare do his duty, his whole duty-and There
is no such word ~. fail"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
THE CUMBERLAND COAL.

~. Md, are now brought within reach, by the
completion Of the Rail Road to Cumberland Ssv-
eral Of our citizens have commenced burning tie
coal and we hear Of mnch satisfaction at the re-
suit OF the experiment The coal makes bril-.
liant and warm free, and is considered cheaper
than wood
Crates suitable for the pnrlor, counting house,
or shop, can be had Of our townsman. Mr.. John IL.
Blondc, who has, as may be seen by referring to
his advertisement in to-days paper supplied him.
self With a variety OF patterns.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

THE NARY ROGERS MYSTERY we believe
will ere long be revealed. The investi.
CATION Of the last week has led 20 suspi.
cion that more is known by those who are
known than has met the public eve. la
the investigations to be conducted we are
aware that it will be impossi BILE to have
them public, as a publication Of what is
known at present, would rather defeat
than forward the ends ofjus.ice. A nun.
Der of persons hitherto unsupported, will
be arrested. The opinion Of many is
that the death Of Mary Rogers look place
in the house ofAirs. Loss. in consequence
of the use of some medical means for pro-
curing abortion, on or about the 25;h oI
July, lS4l. We have ful: faith in the
discovery Of the perpetrators Of the act oil
murder. 1t would be an exception to al.
mos, every fact 10 suppose that the gull.
,y can escape.-N. Y. Express.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
ngATH oF IoHA ". MuanAuGH.

DEATH OF JOHN w. MURDAUGH.
We publish to-isy the death Of JoHs w. Men
DAUeH. ESQ.,. OF Norfolk roun,y. Va. Mr.. NJ
was ID The prime &c lif- end will Be loss % the
community in which he resided. which viii moi
soon be repaired He hsd lately commenced The
publication of Wing raperin Portsmouth, which
distinguished for The spirited and able style ~
which il was conducted.
Tire Lynchbarg virginisn informs MS Of the death
Of RoBgRr cAss Esq. Of Amherst county, Va,
gentleman whose intellectual! endorsements were
Of rare order. He had been member of the
State Legislature, and ~ss for several years Com
monweaiih's Attorney.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
From sas IiA.eiiag Ts~ss, Nos rs
OHIO RAILROAD CHARGES

u IS some days snce we published ,hs
taritf OF ireigh,s, upon the Baltimore and
tOhip Railroad. end our reflections man
u convinced Us that The preparation Of n
was work Of no ordinary labor. ana
.lbai 4 eyinces a crediiable discretion
There is nevertheless, some improyeme,,
that could probably be made in il IN sam.
articles. Flour, for instance il 6yea
go cts. !. would seem as though H.,
was pretty cheap, being less than so 80
per hundred for It's miles vet we ga
upon the Great Western Rail Road ~
price at freight ON -four from Grsenw,ch
to Boston, 200 miles is but 81. els ne,
barrel. We see no reason why IN,
route should MOI be able 10 carry -four
as cheap rs The more northern route
There are other things; bulk pork,
for instance, which ere 100 high for the
interest Of the company, or those who
have the deepest in,eres; in the increasing
business that they will oring TO the Sec
iion'connected. A careful revision OF the
rates of some Of those articles would be
found highly advantageous 10 ihein,eres,s
Of the company, as well as dealers. and
the farmers II the west. Al 81 or 40
els. per rail road, lonr could be carried
from here 10 Baltimore al almost any time.
and This foute, by supefceding the long
ard TEDIOUS lake route, wuuld gain bust.
ness that would be found OF some mpor.
tanre.
That these things should be,-that the
rail road company 5 first consideration, in
carrying bola freight and PASSENGERS
should be 10 adopt such prices as would
insure both 10 the route, that would be
sure TO carry IA fair proportion Of both to
II e points between which il is made, will
appear from the fac. tina, the road was
not constructed by private capital for pri-
vate emoIument, but by The state Of Mary
land and ci,y OF Baltimore, not for the
dividends, but FOR the advantages Of the
citizens of the state. Their interest will
i, is evident, be- best advanced by bring.
ing to the city as much freight and es
many passengers as possible. To do
this, they must put both at rs low price
ms possible. insteud of doing that. how.
ever, the company seems To BE- increasing
the fare, and now charge $3.50 forevery
passenger to Cumberland. This is -vi.
IDENTIFY, although the route is far the best
of any, at that, bad policy on their part.
The true policy for their own interests,
certainly would be- 10 put the are down rs
low as possible, until they had fIledthpir
cars with passengers II they could hM
one train nj four doIisrs, they would find
it better than 10 have il half full at SO, so.
We presume, however. that by spring the.
rail road company will have consulted
this thing all over, and will get about.
right.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

Yesterday the announcement was set
abroad that several changes had been
made in the Custom House-the dismiss
ed parties being suspected OF anti. Tyler
ism, and the chosen ones being Of course
pledged to defend the wisdom and virtue
of the present Administration generally
of John Tyler particularly. Among
the officers removed is Alexander Fergu-
son, Naval Officer, who was appointed
under peculiar circumstances. Tie serv.
ed under Gen. Harrison 10 the West, and
suffered most severely from the hardships
of the war from the effects Of which he
has never recovered. He is in all re.
specis most estimable gentleman, and
his appointment was recommended by
the merchants OF Philadelphia generally,
and by the Chamber Of Commerce and
the Board OF Trade UNANIMOUSLY. Mo-
thing has been preferred against him
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

The PENNSYLVANIA CANDIDATE.-lt
would seem from the following. copied by
the Philadelphia Inquirer from the Har-
risburg Reporter, one ofthe leading loco
fuco prints Of that State, that the friends
Of Mr. Buchanan are not less sanguine or
less determined than those of Mr.. Cal.
houn or Van:
GA Locofoco State Convention will as
semble at Harrisburg on the sth Of Janu.
AIRY. The Reporter says the assembly
itself will be demonstration Of the feel.
ings Of the democracy Of the great State
of Pennsylvania, on The subject of the
next Presidency, which cannot fail to con.
vince all. that Buchanan is her free, first
and only choice for that distinguished
station. Col. Johnson seems TO have
made very little Roadway in this State.
The Danviile InlelIgencer. nevertheless,
adheres 10 him with zeal worthy bet.
ter man and better cause. He has a
handful Of enthusiastic friends in this city
also"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
THE POLES.

Col Tochman Pole, who has travelled very
nearly over the United States is now lec,uring in
the East. lie lately delivered lecture before the
Vermont Assembly, which it is stated had such a
marked effect as TO the introduction of u Sc.
fies Of resolutions into that body, denouncing the
cruelties and oppressive tyranny of the Russian
Government towards the POLES. Col rochman
was admitted to seat the floor Of the House,
when he delivered an eloquent discourse upon the
wrongs inflicted upon unhappy Poland. The
Poles. doubtless like the Creeks, when the sympa-
thilng voice Of free Amsrica waited TO them
from free people, whose distance almost preclu.
ded the idea that they were even thought OF. will
receive the expressions Of the Vermont Legsla'
ture With feeling OF gratitude, and which the
grieVoGs oppression so long borne by them. have
taught them fully TO appreciate. We most bsarti-
~ wish the resolutions could reach different auar-
ter. but imagine their voice would be TOO feeble
TO have effect upon tbs heart Of the sgtocrs, Of
Russia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

The Loroioco organs, having curri'
ed the New York election, not con-
tent with giving tho cold shoulder TO the
Administration by whose aid they have
succeeded, are grown build enough TO re.
hoist their old tattered and torn banner Of
the Sub-Treasury. The Democratic y
Convention Of the State Of New flamp-
shire have passed a resolution in favor of
the restoration Of the Sub. Treasury sys-
tenn. The Pittsburg Morning Post says
that "the time has arrived when the De.
mocracy' should again agitete this ques.
ton before the PEOPLE. |, is emphaiically
a democratic and Constitutional measure,
and the only one to which we can look for
the saft, of our natona finances"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
MR. CLAY.

1t is stated in the New Orleans papers. this
distinguished citizen was TO have left Louisville
for the South on Saturday the 10Th ult; to re.
main two three DAYS at Nschez and then pro.
eesd directly 10 Auakspas, on a visit to Alexan-
der Porter; and was TO he in New Orleans about
the Goth or e5,h of December. During his stay
in that city he would be the guest OF private citi-
r.n, an old friend, in accordance with an engage
ment nlready mhde.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

The Alabama Tribune, the osgan OF
Mr.. Calhoun 10 that State, is very much
opposed 10 the nomination of Mr.. Van
Buren, for the next Presidential term
Mr.. V. B. having had one term and the
nomination for second term, the Ala
bama Tribune treats third nomination
as wholly beyond reason and usage, and
an infringement uponthe precedent set BY
Washington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

TRENTON, N. ]. Nov. "a, 1912.

TRENTON, IN. y. NOV. "a, 1917.
lfthe Wings of other States would fol-
low the example OF Inc Wings Of NJ Jer
sey, :hey would be as successful. We
are ALL for CLAY. We do not argue
that point at all. There are no Tyler
men among US. We are all IN favor OF a
Tariff anu the Distribution Of the pro-
ceeds Of the Public Lands, and knowing
that he rnIy way 10 sustain these mea-
sures, is to support HENRY CLAY and
the Wing party, we do It without heslta-
lion and with no diversity Of opinion. At
the next Congressional Election, the Lo-
CO Focos say. we will send four Wings
and one Loco Foco, and believe ii. In
order TO do ii, we must be awake and &C.
tive, and that we shall be.
said there were no Tyler men among
us; | mean among the Wings. There
are some among the Locos; ohice-srek.
ers, who have been Informed that they
must give some evidence Of their Tyler
ism, before their 7 quests will be granted.
Accordingly, last evening, proc. ssioi
and large meeting were got up by ,h'
smsll etfice-stekrts but the leaders
Will, Vroom, Pous, &C., would hav,
nothing 10 do with ii. These leaders have
been in favor of Van Bur,n, but they be
gin to doubt his availability, and are IN
clDlDg towards CHss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
HE WEATHER.

Yesterday morning, before dsy-break, common
eed the second snow of the season, which CON
,nued smost the entire day. We have had
some pretty cold weather in the last week, which
makes one feel that the predicted hard winter
which we 10 be visited with, has set in already.
On account Of the depth of the snow, the Rail
Road train from Cumberland which usually pass
20 here about half past / o'clock, A. M. did not
reach US I'LL afer o'clrck. p. NJ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

The elections IN Middle Florida, after
a most animated struggle, terminated in
favor of the Wings they having succeed
ed in the election OF six members of the
House of Representatives, whilst the Lo.
cos have but four. Four out of five
Wing Senators are also elected. ~. O.
Bul,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

BREACH OF PRcMIsE.--ln the Court of
Common Pleas, sitting at Chambersburg,
Pa, on Tuesday the 22d inst, young
lady obtained verdict of $500 dana.
yes, in suit brought against her luver
for breach Of promise Of marriage
Bait. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

Or Tbs veteran Of the Enquirer speaking ofthe
rumor that his tocofoco friends might elect him
Governor at the coming session Of the Legsla.
;ure, says unequivocally. that he neither asks.
pose will he the fortunate individual.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

SENTENCE oF 1oL. NEbb.-i nc Az
York american Of Saturday says
In lhs Court Of Sessions this morning
~. w. Webb was brought up from :bs
tonbs, where he had been Imprisoned
.ince his plea Of Gully, and sentenced to
ttrD years Imprisonment 10 the State Piis'
on, the shortest time allowed by the stat.
ute.
We understand an almost immeasura.
Bile roll Of petitions went up last evening
to the Governor. Mr.. Webb will not, we
presume, be removed from the tornos un-
It'll the Governors decision shall be known.
We canno, anticipate that in such case,
and with such strong applications Tor par
don, the Governor can have much heslta.
ton about granting II.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

At the Court Of Sessions OF Franklin
County, Pa, sitting at Chambersburg,
last week, John Dickerson. the Cove
Mountain robber, was sentenced to the
penitentiary for seven years.-B.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

Tennessee still unrepreSenied in the
Senate Of The United States. The Loco.
foco members OF the Legislature of the
State Of Tennessee having, at its late ses-
sion, persisted in their refusal to go into
an election for United States Senators
the State will remain without lis proper
representation in the United States Senate
at the approaching session OF Congress.
Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
A JEFFERSONIAN.
For President,
JOHN TYLER, OF Virginia.
For Vice President,
DAVID RIrTrNuousr poRrrp. of Pa.

On this, the Philadelphia Gazette says:
THE above is from the Madisonlan OF
few days ago, and IS a sign worth obs
serving. We cannot imagine better
ticket for some purposes, than that which
would bear the names of Mr.. Tyler and
Governor Porter. Each would bring in
about the same capital--each has abou,
an equal share Of the confidence and re-
gard Of their respective friends--each is
surrounded by the same sort Of Deepen
dants. /, would be a beautiful mingling
Of harmonies."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

A southern paper having asserted that
"Mss Lucy Long" was to be set to mu.
sic, the editor of the Picayune gave his
opinion that she had great deal better be
set to work.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

THE AFRICAN SQUADRON. -Comman n
der Franklin Buchanan, lately ofthe Mis-
sissippi. will take command oithe sIncen +.
mes, now fitting out al Brooklyn, supposed
Tor the coast of Africa. The other OH.
GERS Of the Mississippi have also been or,
dered TO her.
The frigate Saratoga, now at Ports.
mouth Navy Yard, it is said will also pro.
coed TO Africa as the flag ship Of Capt.
Gregory, the commander oflhe squadron
on that coast.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
CONGRESS-,

Ga Monday next Congress will convene in tho
Capitol nj Washington. The Presidents Message
will not probpb'y b. communicated until Tuesday,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

KRoUT.--ln circuit Of three milrss.
round the Southern part Of Bergen town
ship, Hudson county, N. }. there are III
acres Of Cabbagss, containing 100000
heads.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
THE LEGISLATURE

Governor, Message shall be laid before our read
crs IS soon IS W" recpjva IT,.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01

Professor Rev. C. NJ. +. Deems of the
Methodist church, has been appointed Ad.
junct Professor Of Rhetoric and Logic IN
our Unlversi,y.--Raleigh, N. c. Reg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
From IN, Nadisonion.

A uniform Jackson man, and oue'oi the
first subscribers to the Madisonian, WISH.
es the privilege of saying, through its
nov widely circulated columns, that he
believes the annexed ticket for President
and Vice President would receive thou
sands and tens of thousands Of the Re-
publican votes in 1914.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-01
TO OUR PATRONS.

II ia n long while since we have treated our
debtors 10 a regular dun, bat necessities com
pei usto that genie remedy for our disorder
ed 6aances, with the that II 1t shall not
prove efficient, more vigorous fnrasure OF relief
will speedily be resoIted TO-.
On the Fret day Of March NEXT, we shall have
been publishing the Gazette ten years and there
are scores upon our subscription list the color Of
whose money We have never ssen during sll that
timeF During the past year, our current receipts
have fallen TAR below expenses and the natural
consequences ATE, that we in debt fer paper,
type ink, labor and the support Of the establish
meut. These debts must be paid, and those in
dabted to the Office must pay Thorn We should
mol be put to The expense Ut employing agents TO
collect dues, but are forcei 10 IL by the tar
diDess of our patrons. We have accordingly plac-
ed our accounts IN the hands Of Messrs. Thomas
Brorn and William Fl. Hayden, who are author
1ed collect and settle, and We trust those indcbt
ed will make them immediate payment. 10 our
distant subscribers, whom we cannot conveniently
reach through agents, we have only to say that
&c their Of right and justice Justiiss them IN
withholding from the fruit Ut our toll, we hope
they may have luck with the paliry piitanee thus
kept from us until can devise some mode OF
drawing IL from them. IL may console them to ra-
fec, thai they and their wives and children have
read he Gazptte for years, and Of the reach
OF being compelled to pay, but II is a consolation
that honest men should spurn. To those a, dis
lance and at home, who have justly remembered
,her obligations u.s. return sincere thanks,
and hone their example may have its influence on
all those who arr delinquent.
ONE WORD MORE.
The foregoing appeal has stood under our Edi-
torial head for two months. !, has attracted the
attention of few and but very fec Of those in
debted to the office, as We must infer from the
rneagre payments that have been made. We can
mot but feel grant at the neglect with which we
are treated by those who are inclined to regard a
Printers bill ss thing 10 be paid in chips or
whetstones, or not at all, may be convenient
Our necessities compel us TO speak plainly. WE
WANT ouR moSEY, AND WE MUST AND WILL HAVE