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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

A general disposition, on the part oil
our Citizens, to celebrate the Anniversa.
ny Of American independence, in man.
ner purely national, has induced some in
quiry, on the part of those who are re-
sponslble for the spirit and notices of this
communication, as TO the beni of pubic
sentiment on this particular subject.
The result of this inquiry has been to
convince the sIgners to this communica-
ten, that there is decided objection, on
the part of our citizens, to any ceiebra-
ton, which has the slightest squirting to.
wards party, whether that party be po-
Iitical, religious, or other party. We,
therefore, suggest to our citizens, that
a public meetng-in accordance with old
established usage-be held on Saturday
evening next, 18th inst, at ~ o'clock, at
the "Martinsburg House," for the pur
pose ofconcerting measures worthy of the
occasion, and of the enthusiasm which
has always characterized our action in
such matters.
A word may be necessary to satisfy
any objections that shall be advanced a.
gains, this matter upon the ground that
our temperance friends, have already
moved in t-and, to remove any impress
sion that the spirit Of this movement is
founded in opposition to the principles of
that Society. Nothing of the sort is in
tended: and il is the wish of the advo-
Gates of this movement that Temperance
in all thlngs-except patrotism-may
mark tho proposed celebration.
The bias of the public mind is as de.
cidedIy in favor of national celebration,
as 1t is now in favor of temperance, in the
ordinary understanding of the term and
when the popular voice says, let the FEES
tlval be American, it should be so and
If it say, let teetotalism be prominent
feature in it, we will be the last to OBJ
ject.
SOME CITIZENS.
June IL 1910
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
TRAyEL EAST AND WEST.


We subjoin an extract from the Wheeling Ga
ge,te Of last Friday. on this head. 80 recently
have zoe been put upon the great een,ral route OF
trsyeI and transportation, that il 10 difficult TO real
90 on, close connection with Baltimore and the
vest and we almost smile to think that such mat
,ers are made interesting to our readers, BY the
completion Of The rail road westward. Our quiet,
halfforgeuu village will, now, be somewhat known
AZ The trsveler--and il will. possibly be
lot sgain to record an snecdote which we will re-
late. A merchant in Baltimore, about the time
that the Road was located, saw friend from this
town--and on asking where he was then residing,
was told by his friend in Msr,insburg." I" Why
how didycu happen settle in that out-of-the-way
place 2" asked the BaIlimoresn. He was informed
Aoo il happened--snd that Mauinsburg not
quite out Of the world for the great Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road would psss immediately by it,
what e. said our merchant, "rhe Rail Road pass
by Martinsbufg i-wby, how the devil did IL get
there"
The ignorance Of the man very pardonabe
for, who Us, six years ago, would have thought
ola Locomotive passing our town. But this great
improvement brings, US permanently, in contact
with sea board and the valley Of the Ohio.
The completion of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road to II ,ncock and the consequent increase in
the advantages Of the route from the West TO the
Esst by way of the National Road and Railroad
has had surprising effect upon the travel. The
number Of steamboat pa ssengers who ascend the
river TO Pittsburgh has been diminished by nearl,
one half, and the number which passes over thi,
route increased in like ratio.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
EXPLORING EXPEDITION.

The Vnccnnes, the h's ship of the Exploring
Squadron, arrived at New York. on Sunday, 18th
instant, after cruise of nearly years. She came
up, accompanied by the British Race Warspite,
and the American line Of battle ship North Caio-
linn, frgate Columbia, and brig Wushngton.-of
6oers and crew we'll. She left Manila the . ST
of January. and came home by way of Singapore
and Cape Town.
The brigs Porpose and Oregon sailed frem St.
II -lena, on the 24th OF April, for New York, via
Rio Janeiro, and may be expected abou, the last OF
the nou,h.
The Vincennes brought home a Feejee island
chief named Veudori, who has since died Of con.
sumption. This fellow was only curiosity, from
the fact that some time ago, he aud his followers
captured tho crew of an American vessel which was
wrecked on their shores, and eat them up! Curios-
ity is promineut trait iq Americans and the knowI-
edge of this cannibal act would make any South
Sea savage as great don was Boz the Am
lstad negroesi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

lpendence that the country ought not TO be
dependent for them on any foreign nation,
il could moi be said that duties for the
protection Of such articles enured to the
benefit Of those engaged in The produc-
ton of them. The benefits Of steady
supply, unaffected by contingencies of
foreign origin, would result to the whole
community. Ii in view Of these coniin-
gencies and in apprehension Of them the
prices Of such articles are somewhat en-
HANGED for time what then The
principle is plain one II is praciIsed
upon continually. The merchant acts
upon il when he pays premium to insure
/ his ship--the citizen when he insures his
house-the government when it pays mil
lions annually 10 keep up an army and
4 navy in time Of peace they all look to
the possible happening of contingencies
and provide accordingly. |, is therefore
bu; simple measure Of prudence and OF
wise precaution to protect and encourage
such branches of domestic production as
are useful for NATIONAL defence, national
/ independence and the sure promotion Of
the general welfare, when it is apparent
that without protection such interests
would be at the mercy Of contingencies
against which no security can be had.
As to further details in reference to the
modes OF laying impost, MIR. Filmore's
bill embraces both specific and adj rdiorem
duties. The latter are believed to be in
| point of theory The best-but difficult OF
application in many cases, aud in some
impracicable The home radiation is
considered out Of the question. In some
/ instances in which ad ralorem duties are
imposed the value is affixed in the bill
/ as in the case of manufactured cotton
and wherever this can be done we believe
/ it to be n very good mode. !; seems to
embrace in principle bo:h plans OF speci-
/ fic and ad valorem duties. Specific du-
/ ties have been imposed wherever practi.
cable for the better prevention OF frauds.
/ The bill, according TO the recommchda.
1 ton of the Secretary OF the Treasury, a.
/ dopts to a considerable exten: the system
of cash duties IA very important provi-
sion. MIR. Fillmore expresses himself as
/ in favor Of a mo iified ,rdre-hoHSiag sys'
tenn, yet the committee did not consider it
their duty TO go into foil examination of
that subject, since it formed no part Of
the project submitted from the Treasury
! Department. The only provision in the
Bill recognising any principle of such
system is the one providing that when
goods are imported beyond the Cape of
Good Hope they may remain IN store
ninety days before the duties are exacted
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

NEwsPAPERs.-The rage for newspa.
pors, or rather the rage for editorial and
publishing notoTiety, continues not only
undated, but on the increase. Few vo-
cations IN life minister more, for time a.
least, to mans vanity, than that OF
journalist, hence the itching to assume il
yet there are hundreds who, when they
get into it, find that they are fairly en-.
trapped, and heartily repent of their mis-.
take. Ii is no bed of roses, this newspa-
per life, and few Of the many that enter
1t, have the tact, patience and industry
necessary to success; for without these
qualifications, in a liberal degree, tho
brightest talents are unavailing to the ul-
innate success of editorial enlerprize.-
journalism is Of itself vocation that re-
qulres a great deal OF training and practi-
cal application to be master of-aiter a
man has attained the highest literary hon.
ors, he must go through this period Of pro.
baton before he is fitted for the task Of
daily editor. And alter all the education
after all the practlce--if man does
not combine, in great degree, common
sense--a knowledge OF human nature-of
life in its practical sphere--even temper
that sort Of industry which knows no
turing, but can spur a man on to never
ending, st'll.beglnning labors, frequently
attended with vexatious incidents ;--un-
less he IS so fortified for his undertaking,
he can never, as an Editor, reach an ele-
waited position, or derive much profit from
his pursuit. - Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
DEATH or GoyERNoR BARgoUR.

This illustrous vrginian died The 9th ins:.,
was one of the most prominent men Of our nation,
It 10 proper that readers should be possessed
Of something more lhnn the mere announcement OF
his demise; and we have marked article fot our
next paper, which, from its iuness renders an
necessary any detailed notice at this time, on our
part. To contemplate the virtues and services Of
deceased patriots and great men, while it does not
lessen onr grief, adds charm to their memory
which the friends of the lustrous departed love to
call up. Hundreds in our county and heard
Gov. Barbour, at the Wing Festival here, in $40,
and the reooections of the patriot will endear him
in the hearts of our countymen
Gov. Barbour was in public life near twenty
FIVE years; and he filled SUCCESSFULLY the Offices OF
Delegate in the Assembly from Orange county
Governor Of the State; Senator of the United
States; Secretary of War; and Minister to Eng.
gland. He was likewise the Presiding officer in
che Baltimore National Convention which nomi-
mated M. CLAY, for President, in 1881, and the
Harrisburg National Convention which assembled
in 1889, aud nominated the lameu,ed Harrison.
thought suggests itsslt Just now and we will
refer to Il. When the disastrous consequences OF
the accession of Mr. Tyler TO the Presidential
chair we're known, regret was openly expressed,
throughout the land that the choice Of the Conven
ton FOR Wee President had not devolved on Gov.
Barbour, OF Mr.. Tallmadge. Mr.. Leigh. And
heat responded to the expression, if our
lips did not utter ii. But as time developes its e.
vents we see that, had the first named gentleman
been nominated, the party would mourn the death
OF another distinguished man, in Office. Never,he.
aess, his acts, like the Of ell good men, would
have survived him; and more firmly have erected
his monument-the affections OF nation of free
men--in the breast Of his countrymen: while the
actions Of the incumben, form only his grave-with
this exception, that it hides his faults and his
errors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
From the N. T. Journal Of Comreres.
rIgr nrFaJrATt0N AT NEW YORK


The defalcation Of Mr. ScHERMERHoRS,
Secretary Of the Ocean Insurance Com
pany at New York. amounts TO one hun
dred and ffty thousand dollars. He con-
trived 10 get the signature Of the Presi-
dent OF the Company TO spurious certlfi-
Gates Of stock 10 the extent ofseight hun
dred shares, worth about twenty eight
thousand dollars. The principal amour,
was distracted in cash. This he has
been doing for ten years; having, accord
ing 10 his own account Of the matter, CON-
menced in 1882. During all this time,
he has made his accounts balance, and so
covered up the fraud in manner Of his
own invention. The Company, while do
ing an active business, were constantly IN
possession Of a large amount of bills re-
ceivabIe, taken for premiums of insurance.
The bills were deposited in bank for col
lection. In this city, II is the custom for
the bank clerk to enter notes in the bank
book Of the depostor, carrying the a.
mount out short. When thssnote is paid,
the amour, is extended to the cash col
umn.
When the periodical examinations of
the sff,irs Of the Company we're about to
be made by committee of the Directors,
| Mr.. Shermerhorn took the bank book and
prefxed figure one, in the place of thou
sands, TO as many OF the notes as would
! balance his fraud thus note Of $3.50
was made into a note Of s $50. These,
being bank figures, were passed over by
/ . he tiar
scrutiny. After the examination had been
gone through with, the spurious figures
were carefully scratched out, and the
bank book made to stand right again. 1t
is strange that such fraud could be car
ried on for ten years without being dis
covered, swelling all the while, until il
reached so large an amount. But so ii
is /; and il proves the great worth, or the
great danger. or both, Of posse ssing so
! good a reputation as never to be suspect
ed. Mr.. Schermerhorn made no attempt
to escape, but quietly submitted to the
course OF law, which must in all probabll-
ity consign him to an gnominous punish
ment. He says he has lived in torment
all these ten long years, Notwithstanding
! MS eNteIlOT tHGeiiHlHPsS, ana tDdl III Colfi-
pIiance with the dictate OF his feelings,
and to prevent suspicion from falling upon
innocent persons as accomplices with him,
he prefers 10 take the punishment which
may fall upon him. He saystbat the Sc.
cret Of his guilt has been pen, up in his
own bosom alone until last week, when
finding that it could not much longer be
! I, 81, hor (
family There is no knowing how much
longer the frauds might have been hidden
under the thin covering which he had con-
trived, had not the Company determined
TO divide their capital.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
From The Baltimore Americas, lin inst
TRIAL OF MONROE EDWARDS.

7
This trial continues TO excite great in
teresi not only in the city of New York,
but elsewhere. 1t appears from the tes-
tmony given on Wednesday that the
identity of the prisoner was further fully
proved by GEORGE BRowN, ESQ.,, Of this
city, by Mr.. JoHN w. HANSON, clerk Of
Messrs. Lee & Johnson, of this city, and
by others. The Recorder Of Philadel-
phia testified that the amount found in
Edwards trunk, was $40, roo, in gold
and bank notes. The taking Of the IT s,i
mony for the prosecution was closed on
Wednesday evening. The New York
Tribune, speaking of il, says:
The testimony is almost perfectly con
elusive as to the guilt Of the prisoner. -
He is identified beyond all question, by
the ualmpeacha5le evidence of every wit
ness from Baltimore and Richmond, with
the man who presented drafts and checks
in those cities in favor of John p. Cald.
we'll, and received the money therefor
| The letters connected with the tronsac-
II. S. Hill are affixed, are proved beyond
doubt, by Lewis Tappan and Recorder
Vaux, to be in the handwriting Of Ed
wards: in his trunk are found types and
stamps with which it is next TO certain
the Post Office stamps were put upon
these letters by him; very large a.
mount of the money, in bills Of the same
banks with those known to have been
paid to him, is found in his possession
and every circumstance, from the lightest
to the most important, tends to fix upon
him, beyond all possibility of dispute, this
great series Of astounding villanies. The
boldness, consummate skill and complies
success with which they were perpeirat-
ed, must excite the astonishment of every
one. Ii WILL be seen by the testimony of
Mr.. Corrie, from Liverpool, that the same
Caldwell received from tirat house on
bill of exchange, undoubtedly forged, the
heavy sum of S25 800.
We see little room for q strong defence
in this case-though we have no doubt
one will be effected. We understand
that IN the outset an attempt to prove an
alb, will be made-it is scarcely posi-.
Bile that it should be successful. After
this trial shall have been closed there are
seven other indictments against Edwards.
We observed several distinguished gen.
tiemen in attendance yesterday. The
court room was crowded throughout the
day. The prisoner appears quite at his
ease-bltes his lips somewhat at some of
the most pointed testimony-laughs at the
occasional embarrassmenis of Witnesses
takes snuff with the air Of distingue, and
IS evidently quite elated at the nutorlety
he has acquired. The only occasion on
which we have seen him exhibit the slight.
esl emotion was IN the morning when he
caught sight of what purported to be his
portrait IN morning paper-taken of
course exclusively for that print by its
splendid corps of artists. His feelings
at that moment found no vent
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
MILITIA FINES,

sion Of the Assembly makes uniform, throug hour
the State, the fines for non-attendanse at Militia
musters-and fixes the fine al rs cents. 1t is in
these words:
Ee it further enacted, That hereafter
the fines on commissioned officers
and privates, failing to attend any of the
regular musters required by law, shall be
uniform throughout the Commonwealth,
and the same shall be seventy FIVE cents
on each delinquen, for each failure. Pro.
vided, however, that nothing herein con.
tanned shall be construed to effect the law
as 1t now exists in regard to contempts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

HAMBURsH.-The New York Journal
oil Commerce says-lnquiries have been
made of us whether the tobacco ware
house at Hamburger was destroyed by the
late conflagration. We learn that there
was no public warehouse for tobacco,
the article being stored whether il suited
the convenience Of the owner. We hear
of only $50 hogsheads being destroyed.
But small portion Of The business part of
that city, i. G. OF the heavy business, was
destroyed. A letter from Hamburger
says:
1.-The losses oflhe middle classes in fur
nlture, cloths, &c. will be incalculable.
Such people don't insure. Nearly all the
shops of the city are gone. Really, my
wife wants some dress arrangements, and
there is no milliner to be found. | want
n tailor, there is none able TO work.
Three thousand troops from Hanover an
other neighboriug cities, are here, to pro.
tect us, from the exasperated besolted
mob. The deaths and accidents are not
known, but the estimate OF 500 livesis GER
tainly nor excessive"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
June Is, 1912.

The Cleveland Herald says, " In Wis
consin, in the case of James X. Vineyard
the murderer of Arndt, the Grand Jury,
on the 18th ult., returned an indictment
for mansaughter merely" This was a
most fragrant and atrocions murder. We
may set this down as another indication
of the aversion of the public mind to capi.
tai punishment. Rather than hang men,
we see frequent verdicts against the facts
aud the law, in order to inflict some pun
ishment other than that of death, which
some philosophers say is no punishment
at all.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

The Boston Times says;-Ws copy the follow
ing table OF the retail prices o. produce at Terre
Haute, Indiana from the Courier of the 18th uIt.
Beef, per ID, 3 cts; Pork do cts Lard, do
4 cts. Butter. do, 10 cts Cheese. do. 10 cts.
Eggs, per doz, cts. Ham per ID cts, Shout
ders, do cts, Flour, per Dbl, IS Corn Meal, pei
bushe 25 cts; Wheat, per bushel, rs cts, Oats
do 10 cts. Corn, do, Ia cts. Barley. do. 81 cts.
Rye, do. 81 cts. Salt, do. 81 cts. Wood. pei
cord 81 sos Wool, per 10 SO Coal, per bush
cents. Cheap living enough
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

The Washington correspondent of the New York
Tribune states that among the nominations now
before the u. S Senate for promotion in the Army,
are the following;
Col Wm Worth, as Brigadier. BY brevet.
Mai. W. G. Belknsr, to DO Lit Col. do.
Mai Thos Childs. TO be Lieut. Col do.
Captains Ohm Monroe, Geo. w Allen Have,
Brown, Samuel Ripggold, Justin Dimmick d d
Io,npkins, b. L. Bes Washington Seawen Geo
Wright, w W Morris, Geo, Andrews, n A
Ns1e lbcrt Andetsor, 10 be Msj'rs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

TENNEssEE.--it is known that at tho
last session of the Tennessee Legislature
no election of United States Senators was
had in consequence OF the refusal Of the
upper House to 20 IN joint ballot. The
Democrats" as they style themselves,
had a majority of one in tina, body, while
the Wings had decided majority in the
House Of Representatives. We noticed
in the Nashville Banner proposition by
the Wing Senators to resign, provided
those of the other party will resign also,
in order that new Senate may be cho
sen. The question may thus be submit.
ted to the people. The State of Tenues.
see has been for some time past without
representation in the Senate of the United
States. Ball. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

We cannot doubt the success of our
principles. The star of HENRY CLAY will
wane with :" its Intellectual fires" The
orb of his Wing competitor will in vain
aspire to ascend to the zenith. But the
nominee OF the Republican Party will be
designated in due season. Truth is great
and w'H preraa. '--Rich. Enquirer.
There are five sentences for you in five
lines. "The star of HENRY CLAY will
wane with its Intellectual fires, so says
the Enquirer. The star of HENRY CLAY
has already taken its station in the brilliant
galaxy Of names that are now shedding
and will forever shed glory on their coun
try, and 1t is for the good of that country
only, and not that il will add honor to his
name, that we wish him elevated to the
Presldentship. He will confer honor on
the Office, not the Office on him. Rich.
Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

From RHODE IsLAND.-The unhappy
excitement that still prevails in Rhode Is.
land has induced Governor KING to issue
his proclamation offering reward Of one
thousand dollars for the apprehension OF
Thomas w. DoRR, provided he is deliy-
cred to the proper civil authorities of tho
State within one year from the date OF
the proclamation. He is supposed to be-
within the limits oil the State OF Connecti-
cut, whose Governor (Mr. CLEvELANp)
has hitherto declined 20 cause his arrest
in compliance with the requisiton made
upon him by Governor KING on the 25th
day of May last.
The Chronicle expresses the confident
opinion that a new movement has been
contemplated, and that arms and ammuni-
ton have been and are now collecting.
On the other hand, the Woonsocke, en-
campment has been abandoned, and COM
panies are forming all over the State in
favor Of the constitutional Government.
Two more OF the Suffrage Representatives
have resigned. Md. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16

BALTIMORE TOBACCO TRApE.-Ws have had
occasion recently refer the unusually large
ceiPts of Tobacco in this market. Those Of the
week just ended, comprise an aggregate inspection
OF 2077 hog heads, being the largest number ever
inspections OF the last ten weeks form an aggregate
Of II 275 hhds., Of which Id, l47 hhds. we're the
produc, of Maryland Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
From the Richmond Mig.
DEATH OF GOV. BARBOUR.
Extract of a letter dated

I4NtTdCN OF IuIItT uHItu
GoRDoNsvILLE, June, 3, 1912.
hereby convey to you the mournlul
intelligence, that Gov. BARBOUR is no
more. He died yesteday, the 9Th inst,
at quarter before IL o'clock, at his resi-
dence. Had he lived till the 10Th, he
would have been 81. He possessed his
mental faculties to the last, and was per-
fectly conscious of his approaching disco
luton. He died very calmly, surround
ed by all the members Of bis family.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-16
BANKING HOUSE FoR sale.

The elegant structure, in philadelphia, used
Banking house by the U s. Bank. Is advertised 70
be sole by the Sheriff on the 2ad of July. The
original cost Of the building was somewhere abous
5000, oo0and lift brings that price the sale, in
the deprecated paper Of the Bank, we will be sur.
prised-so greatly has property Of all kinds dePrs-
ciated ia value In this country.