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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06
Fsoaras Banimors Amsriean.
IOWA.

The Message Of Gov. Chambers to the
Legislative Assembly of Iowa, was de.
liyered on the 9Th ult. TIE admission of
the Territory into the Union, os a State,
is referred to as presenting a question OF
paramount Importance, AMI one that calls
for a speedy determination. The sub
iect having been referred TO the people
some time ago, the result showed an I'M
willingness on the part of a considerable
majority TO take upon themselves, at that
time, the duties and responsibilities OF a
State government. The recent legisla-
ton Of Congress, however, in relation to
the future disposal Of the public lands,
gives to the question a new aspect, and II
is recommended that il be again submit
ted to the people, so that their represen-
~talivcs at tho next legislative session may
be enabled to act upon this important
matter in conformity to the public wishes.
The distractions in the way Ola safe
navigation Of the Mississippi, particular
ly between the Des Moiaes and the Rock
Island Rapids, are such as to Interfere
very injuriously wilh the trade OF the
Territory. So serions are these Impedi.
ments that the expenses Of navigation for
that portion of the river are from one to
three hundred per cent. above the amonni
usually paid beiween New Orleans and
St. Louis. The annual loss of property
is also very great. The aid of Congress
it is believed may be asked with proPrle-
~ TOR the removal ofihese distinctions.
There is an unsettled question of boun-
Diary between the Territory of Iowa and
the State of Missouri. Our readers may
recoIlect that, some WI years ago, a dill
fculty arose from this source which threa'
tened for a while TO produce serious con-
sequences, On account Of the belligerent
propensities of the ~disputing parties. 1t
now appears hat a rational mode of set.
Ting the controversy has been suggested
by Gov. Reynolds, Of Missouri, who pro-
poses that an agreed case, as to facts, be
made up and submitted to the Supreme
Court Of the United States. Gov. Cham
bers in his reply to this proposition sug-
gests q doubt whether the Territorial
Government o. Iowa is competent to
stand as a party in such a case, since the
Territory is subject to the legislation OF
Congress. The amicable spirit mani
tested on both sides indicates, however,
that a satisfactory adjustment OF the diff.
Guilty may be had in due tine.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

VIRGINIA OAK.-It is stated that most
OF the ships that have been built in Maine,
the past season., have been built Of Virg'-
MIA oak. Most Of this oak has been
brough, from the Rappahannock river +;
and has cost builders less than what TIM
Der from New England would have COST.
The Maine lumber men, several years
since. opened an nctive business IN cutting
tho mines of Georgia, and 0 they have
commenced operations on tho oaks 0 fvir.
ginia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

CATocTIN iRoN WoRKs.-The extern
sive tract of mountain land few miles
north of this place, known ns the Cotoc
lin Iron Works, were sold on Friday last
by Col. Jno. Mcpherson, as trustee, for a
little more than twenty thousand dollars.
We understand that Mr.. John McPher-
son Brien is the purchaser, and that he in
tends soon TO rrcommcnce the production
Of iron at The Catoc,in Works. -Frede-
rick Examiner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06
BOSTON y ALBANY.

The celebration Of the opening oil the
rail road between these cities on Monday
last, was n splendid affair. The entra
train left Boston punc,ually at : o clock,
A. NJ. with 125 gentlemen from that city,
Charlestown, Salem and New Bedford, to
attend the celebration at Albany. The
train reached Worcester (45 miles, in "a
hours, where they entered the Great W est.
ern Railway. From Worcester to Spring.
field (55 miles, the passage was effected
with ease in l hour and 50 minutes; from
Springfield to Pittsield, over the Berk-
shire hills and the high gradients of the
road, go miles) in p hours; and from
Pittsfield to Albany, Gao miIes) over 10
miles Of the Hudson and Berkshire road,
and % miles ofthe new line just completed,
in about % hours. The train reached the
ferry opposite Albany at seven in the
evening, and its arrival was announced
by salutes Of artillery, discharges Of rock
cts, and the shouts Of assembled multi.
tudcs. The reception Of the Boston folks
at Albany was warm and brilliant. A
letter written at Albany at g., P. NJ. on
Mon1av says:
Our city is in "commotion." The Bos-
ion Common Council have arrived. The
cannon are now peaIing, and general joy
and enthusiasm prevail. | am now writ
ing by candles made this day in New
Bedford, 81 miles beyond Boston-manu-
featured on the morning of one day, and
burning the same evening at a distance Of
255 miles from the spot! Verify the days
Of wonders are not past. The powerful
Genii in the Arabian Tales had scarcely
more wonderful power attributed them,
even in tho teeming fancies Of the marvel
lous. Indeed, our streets seem like a
scene in fairy land. Our noble avenue,
State street, is filled by q dense mass Of
citizens, and the dancing ola sea oflights,
the music Of bands, the glancing of the
plumes Of the soldiery, the polished caps
Of our fremen, all form a picture Of the
widest and most beautiful description.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

Our RA1LRoAp.-We are informed
that there were taken iato Harper's Fer
ry, on n day this week, sixty.seven
loaded cars, equal to sixteen hundred and
%serentyJfre barrels ofaour. OF this guam
tity one engine took in forty-seven loads
eleven hundred and seventy.hv bar.
rels.
We are also pleased to see our Passen-
ger Cars arriving promptly at their time,
making the trip (32 mlIes) in two hours
and a half, including all stoppages.- Win
chester Republican, Dec. 81.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

ARRIVAL OF THE ILLUsrRIoUs.-Thr
British ship Of war illustrious, IA, arrived
at New York on Thursday morning, from
Portsmouth, England, whence she sailed
on the 10th Of November, having on board
Sir Charles Bagot, the new Governor Gen.
eral Of British North America. She is
said 10 be the first lIn".of, battle ship that
has visited the port since the Revolution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06
THE LAW.

We have received, too late for Insertion this
week, a card Of Judge Pennybscker, giving notice
ibst the u. S District Court, for the Western Dis
tiet Of Virginia, will be opened a, Stanton IN The
LIST day Of February next, for the hearing OF sp-
pliea'ions under the Bankrupt Law Of The last SEES
sion " Congress. L shall appear next week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

canary school. during hours Of recess. When
...,x e,ehin feels himself al Liberty to sit ia any
posture. kick uP bis heels, laugh, talk. sing, and
40 thi oogh the routine Of juvenile pranks, is a pic
rare Of the II Jase Of Representatives. No wonder
rhen, tia, ii. galleries are generally deserted-asi
6nd them to be X.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

Letters from Philadelphia, published in
the New York papers, assert that one Of
the former Directors Of the U. S. Bank
had committed forgeries to the amount Of
sixty thousand dollars, and that the fact
was known to the officers Of the Bank,
who permitted over drafts to be made TO
thai amount, in order to secure the Direc-
tors from exposure. This is one of the
discoveries alleged 10 have been made by
the Grand Jury but whether true or not,
remains TO DO seen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

WIsKoNsAN.-Gov. DoTY's MESSAGE.
In this Territory, MS in Iowa, the ques-
ton relative TO admission into the Union,
is receiving particular attention. Gov.
Doty refers to the ~indisposi,ion formerly
manifested by the people towards taking
any steps for changing their territorial
condition, but remarks that the adop
ton Of a State Government is present.
eG in a different light from what is has
ever previously been, by the passage by
Congress, on the 4th day of September
last, of the "Act to appropriate the pro-
ceeds of the sales of the public lands, and
to grant pre.emptlon rights" He con.
siders that the provisions Of this act, in
the pecaniary advantages which they Of
fer, present a sufficient inducemeni for a
change OF the Territorial into a State gov
ernmeDt.
II will thus be seen from the turn of
public sentiment in Wisconsin and in
Iowa, how fully the advantages Of the
Distribution Act are appreciated in the
far West. The benefits of that act to the
old States are not less 10 be prized. Yet
there are SOM in Congress and out Of it,
who advocate a repeal of the Act.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

M The Cadets II the Vnginis Military )"
,msa =, Le,i,y,on. have been detaiIed, BY reaoiu'
ton OF he Legislature. to Si'ii
annual examination took place on M'Hoay 's"'
fhp 81 inAf.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

The national debt of Russia is upwards
Of $500, 900 900. 1t draws only 5 per
cent. interest, and yet the certificates sell
in England at Ia per cent. premium, TO
the same capitalists who will not touch
the United States six per cent. loan.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

LoUIsIANA.-Cop. Romans Message.
This is a brief document, and relates
chiefly to the local affairs of the State.
The revenue from existing sources will
fall short of the current expenses 10 the
amount If $4,000 for the year. The
Governor recommends additional taxation
to supply the deficit, and t~oprovide against
future wants.
In the absence of any legislation on the
part of the General Government foi the
better regulation oflhe currency, ii is urged
upon the Legislature to adopt such meu-
sure as may be within its power for the
reformation Of the domestic circulation
within the State. An immediate resump-
ton Of specie payments rs insisted on by
the Governor; if any of the Banks refuse
either from unwilIingness or inability,
they should, he says, be required to go
into liquidation. The Message remarks {:
"Some Of the banks have expressed
their desire to resume Immediately, and
two now pay their circulation in specie |;
no doubt the Legislature will see the ne
cessity Of sustaining this return to the full
fIment of contracts. By forcing all to
perform the duties prescribed to them by
their charters, or TO enter into liquidation,
you will be adopting the only etfectual
means to rid the country of institutions
destitute Of banking means, and who there.
by paralyze the action Of the others whilst
they keep their paper in circulation. Re.
sumption must press heavily upon the COM
munIty for a while, but this pressure can
not be avoided. We cannot permit the
value of our property to be always repre-
scented by paper money furnished by banks
who do not pay their debts. A resump-
ton must take place sooner or later, ard
it cannot take place without a momentary
shock. While we delay this crisis, We
weaken u power Of resistance, and we
increase its intensity by the additional
number of institutions that must sue
cumb."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06
nrvfnFNns.

The Bank Of the Valley in Virgiais, has declared
a semi.snnual dividend Of three PEE cent, payable
after the 18th instant One fourth Of one per cent
is to be deducted from dividends or Hto siocS 10
pay bonus.
The Martinsburg Saving. Institution hssdseis'
ed n dividend # three per cent, isr BE ;" -
montha.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06
JUSTICE wiley.

The trial Of thi, person for receiving the money
VI the Frederick County Bank, knowing II to he
.toieu, has terminated. lie was found guilty., but
wa. strongly recommended to the mercy Of The
Court.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

Ths Hoo S. PKspLETos, appointed Charge
n.Gi..., 70 Chill. is now al Norfolk. Intending TO
..i for his destination in the ffigate United States.
ri. ufu leave shortly for the Pacific Ocean.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-06

The New York Court of Oyer and Ter.
miner commenced its session on Monday,
27lh uIt. The case of John c. Colt, in
dicted for the murder Of Mr.. Adams, owing
TO the absence Of a principal female wit.
ness for the prisoner, who was in too deli
cate a state OF health to attend the Court,
was postponed for three weeks.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-10
EftlsolAlLlh ANXIOUS
EXTRAORDINARY CONSPIRACY.

BmIsroL (England) has been the scene Of
one of the mos, romantic incidents in real
life which ever occurred, and Of which
highly respectable merchant Of this city has
unfortunately bsen made The dupe. 4.
This affair has baen m ade public, in con-
sequence Of the gentleman (Mr. Wooley)
having been charged before the magistrates
with having conspired to defraud gold
smith. named Jones, Of = ladys gold watch
and chain.
We subjo,n an accurate account Of the
facts Of The most extraordinary conspiracy.
Of which mos. respectable man has been
made dupe.
Mr.. Wooley has been, j. appears. for
the last FIVE years widower; and Miss
Buyers, who is now about twenty-five
years Of age, and whom he has brough. up
and educated from the early ale Of eight
years, resided with him in the New CUT
About six months sincs, Miss Buyers inii
mated 10 him shat lady whom she knew
and whose properly was worth 947.ooo,
had accidentally seen him, and had on the
instant fallen in love with him; that she
had s,rivsn long to conquer her passion
bu, in vain, that her declining health bore
testimony 10 the Intensity Of the struggle;
and that. o. last, resource. she mad com
munics,ed her passion TO her Miss Bry-
ers.) with a view 10 sounding her brother
in law as to The state Of his heart, with
much more sufficiently nonsensical and ab-
suId. Hearing this tale. Mr.. Wooley, De-
ing Of course most anxious to know who
,hs lady was, pressed Miss Bryersto in
form him who the fair inamorats might be,
and was a. length told by her that she was
Miss, . lady Of the frs, family and
respec,sbilny. Mr.. Wooley, who had me-
YER seen The lady whose name was men,
toned 10 him, agreed 10 reci?roca's The al
legged affection, and pressed anxioasly for
IN interview. To this Miss Bryers re-
piled, that such course was entirely out
fihe question, for should the relations Of
the lady arrive =. the knowledge that such
On aequ,intsncs existed. they would imme-
dia,ely have her removed, and her peace o
mind would b. ruined for ever, and Mr.
Wooley's chance for the g47,ooo would
be destroyed. TO mitigate the rigor o
this sentence, however, a tender CORES
pondence was fabricated and carried ON il
this lady's name (who was all tho while
unconscious Of even MIR. Wooley's exis.
encs,) through Miss Buyers, and in an
swer 10 one of these tender billets. Mr.
Wooley pledged his honor not TO seek al
interview with .he lady until il could b'
safely granted.
The mauey having been mentioned Il
4 some confidential friend by MI. Weolsy, j
vas suggested TO him that he ought TO b'
i better assured Of the truth of the affair. sns
that il nigh, be hoax. The insinus'io'
4 was. however, indignantly rspellsd by Mr.
4 Wooley with The reply, 'Conld they sup
pose. ,ha, she whom he had brought up al
q his own child from Tho s.rly age OF egh
years, whom he had ever treated IN ,h'
mos, Kind and adulgent manner, would at
tempt or be party 10, the playing OF
n any trick upon him who nigh' es cob
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-10

We heard Of polite Frenchman ons
time, who carried his ideas of gallan,ry
to such pitch Of sublimity as 10 rua
round to the other side Of lady when
her shadow fell SO that be couldn'l avoid
stepping ~ IL
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-10

Come, get up, you've been in bed lorg
enough as the gardener said when he
was pulling up rsdishss 10 carry to- mar.
ket
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-10
OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT
OPPosIrr ST. PAuL's CHURCH, MAIN-sT
TERMS:

The COL L1NBI.f DEMOCRAT toiH be
published epery Saturday morning, at
Z'TVO DOLL.dRS per dnnum payable
half yearly in aduance, or Itco Dollars
Fifty Cents, If NOT paid cithin the gear.
No subscription wil be taken for a shorter
period than sir months nor any discon'
tinua,ace permitted, until all arrearages
are discharged.
ADVERTISEMENTS not erceeding a
square ,ciN be conspicuousiy inserted at
One Dollar for the first three Insertions
and Ttoenty.jfue cents for every subse,
ouenf Insertion. 0P.A liberal discount
made to those ,oho advertise by the gear,
LETTERS addressed on business, must
be post paid.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-05-11
HeaG Quart ers. S. !.
CLARENpioaN, leth March, 1872

ORDERS. No. q,
i HE following Regiments and Corps are or
d dered to parade for review and drill, at: the
times and places einmentoned, yiz:--- - =.
The Doth and 44th Regiments at Surnterville,
on Friday, the 18th of May. s..
The commissioned officers of the Sd Brigade.
of Infantry, will encamp near BarnWell Court
House, on Monday, the 23d of May next,
In accordance with the arrangements of Brig.
adler General Jameson, the commissioned Off
GERS of tile I'd Brigade of Cavalry are also order
ed to encamp at the same time and place.
The llth and 43rd Regiments of Infantry will
parade at Barnwel Court House on Saturday,
the 2Sth of May.
Brigadjer General Jameson will order one of
the Troops or Squadrons of his Brigade to par
ade at the same time and place.
The commissioned and non-commissioncd Of
GERS of the Regiments and Corps ordered for re-
view, will assemble the day previous, for drill
and instruction at their respective places of pa
rade
The Major Generals and Brigadier Generals
will, with their staff, attend the reviews within
their commands.
Brigadier Generals Hanna, Schnierle, Ham
mond, Hopkins, Jameson, and Harllee are char
ged with the extension of so much of this order
as relates to their respective Brigades.
BY order of the Commander-n-Ch Chief, -
J. w. CANTEY,
Adj't and Inspect'r Gen'l.
Ertract from the Ssh section Of the Militia Lav
oflS4l. "a.
"Prouided, That all Scrgeants Of companies,
and ull non.commissioncd Regimental Staff officers
who shall voluntarily attend an cncampment in the
respective Brigades shall be road duty
during the year in which they shall attend such en-.
canpmcnt. Provided also, That all Scrgcants of
companies, and all non-commissioned Regimental
Staff officers, who shall serve seven years consecu.
lively, and shall during the seven years. attend the
encampments in their respective Brigades shall
thereafter be exempt from the performance of ordina-
ry militia duty. And Provided also, That in case
any such Sergeant or non. commissioned Regimenta
Staff officer, shall be promoted to the rank of 4
commissioned officer, his term of service necessary
TO exempt him from ordinary militia duty, shall be
computed from the time of his appointment as
Sergeant or non.commissoncd Rcgimcntal Staff
officer. And it shall be the duty of all officers,
whose duty it shall be TO appoint Sergcants and
commissioned Rcgimcntal Staff officers, to give
them respectively certificate, signed officially.
specifying the appointment, its duty, and tho
pany or Regiment 10 which they belong;swhich
certificate, with proof of service, as required by
this act, shall be evidence TO claim exemption from
militia duty herein specified"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-05-11
A Down EASTER.
Plymouth, Nc, April 2, 1912.

low TO ASCERTAIN THE AGE OF A
IloRsE.-1n purchasing a horse, not the
least important mater is to be able 10 tell
his age. In transfers of ordinary farm
and saddle horses, great imposltions are
often practiscd. upon the credulous and
uninitiatcd purchasers. To prevent this
TO as great an extent as possible in future,
is the object of this communication to the
public. The most certain means of as
certaining the age ofa horse is to examine
the changes which take place with the
teeth. The twelve front teeth begin to
shoot in abouttwo weeks after the colt is
loalcd. These arc called colt teeth. and
arc shed at different periods, and replaced
by others, When the colt is about two
years and half old, tic four middle ones
como out; in about another year four
others are lost. And another year, or
when the horse is four and half years
old, the four last are shed. These last
are replaced by what arc called corner
teeth. They are hollow and have black
mark in their cavity. They are scarcely
visible, and the cavity deep, when the
horse is four and ahalf years old; they
begin to fill when he is six and half, and
the mark continually dimlnishes and con-
tracts till the horse is seven orelght years
old, when the cavity fills up and the black
mark is obtcrated. The, horse acquires
his canine teeth. or tushes, about his fifth
year. The two in the lower jaw begin
to appear when he is between three and
four years old, and those in the upper jaw
five or six months after. They continue
very sharp pointed till six. Atten the up
per seem biuntcd, worn out and long, the
gum leaving them gradually-the barer
they are the older the horse; from ten to
fourteen, it is difficult to tell the age OF
the horse. 1t is sufficient to know that he
is old, and under the hard treatment
which is given to horses generally, the
conclusion will be a safe one that he
is worth but little.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-05-11
!. Stop tie

= There came TO this piacefon Wednesday last ID
the stage from Columbia man. whose name Is not
correctly remembered de siifid, while n converse
ton with his landlord that he lost his wife aiar>
lesion about three years which he went to
Texas, nnd, engaged in the mercantile business-but
confding too much in the honesty Of the people, and
the bad state currency, lns1cesssfm
in business as To- compelled to leaYe for Charles.
ton, where resided uhtilhis visit 10 our place. He
procured a,horse TO 10 Btsbopylle, 6c stated,
ona collecting expedition, ofmattersof long stands
ing Ho left on the day Of his arrival, but returned
afler!a few hours absence not being pleased With
the horse he then had, bot under the pretence that
he had forgotten some important papers. He left
the next morning on anotherhorse, and il 10 prcsu-.
med he will continue to travel and swinde until he
reaches his destined abode in Texas, where he will
become flaming patriot on the strongest side. In
height he is about feet or 10 inches high, stout
and well made, fair Completed, with hazle eyes, and
had on blue black frock coat, with light colored
pants, suitable 10 the season, and from his general
appearance and demcanor is we'll calculated to de.
ceive, even the most cautious His only baggage
consisted of small carpet bag, containing about 16
yards OF white domestics, worth or cents per yard.
nothing else.
The horse he stole, under the prctence of hiring
is bright bay, Is or 16 hands high, black name
and long tall hasa large star in his forehead, which
rather runs downwards; the earsare long and slim
and carried forward, which gives lima 6eryxap.
pearance: startssauick when mounted, andspaces
tocraby FAST he has high wethcrs, ragged hips Ind
hshnd legs arc crooked; has one or more white feet
and sore back. The saddleis somewhat worn and co..
vered with calf-skin;i iron strips, which do not
match. The headstall Of the bride is Of red and
the reips of black leather; the martingale black and
without collar. -
A reasonable reward will be paid for; heappre-
hcnson of the thief so that he may be brought to
justice, or any one delivering the horse to me shall
be literally rewardedsand have all expenses paid.
w, RossER:
Camden Aprii9. 4
*x* All editors opposed horse stealing and ras
cality in general may benefit the country by copy
ing the above.