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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

FIRE!-We learn, with deep regret, that the
dwelling house of CROMWELL ORRIcK, ESQ. Cat
presen, the Delegate in the Legislature from Nor
gan) ct Alpine, in Morgan county, was consumed
by FIRE last week. The FIRE was communicated by
n stove-pipe to the roof, through which it ran. The
furniture, we learn, was saved. Loss estimated at
about $4,000. But a few weeks since, Mr.. Orrick
sustained an irreparabIe loss by the death of his
amiable consort, and now we have to record a
second misfortune, in the destruction of his fine re-
siicuce.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

The ST. Louis Republican has accounts
fully conhrmatory Of the capture Of the
Texan Expedition to Santa Fe by the
Mexican troops. The following letter
states some additional particulars:
ISpEprspssoK. (Mi.sou,i) Dec. is, 1871.
MEssRs. EDIToRs We have news
again from the West, but OF a melancholy
nature. Signor Alvarez, our American
Consul in New Mexico, with FIVE or six
other gentlemen, arrived here day before
yesterday, after a tedious trip Of so DAYS
from Santa Fe. They we're much annoy.
ed with cold weather and snow, through.
out nearly the whole route. The Gonna.
nv consisted of twelve or fifteen when
they left Mexico FIVE Of these separated
from the party about 500 miles from here.
and took a more Southern route TO AVOID
the cold.
The Texan Expedition on the 10th DC.
tober, arrived in Santa Fe, in much worse
circumstances than could ever have been
imagined-they were all captured, bound.
and sent as prisoners to the city OF Mex.
q. The causes and attendant circum.
stances, as given by our informant, are
these:
The depuiation, on their arrival near
Santa Fe, were divided into three parties
one under the command cf Rowland
another under Cook, the Commissary Gen.
eral from Texas aud the other under
Mcleod or Loud, the COMMANDMENT.
Chief, Ia very inefficient man, and withal
/ - r., NNhan mar tho yta.a NF J,
ton, Rowland, and two more, were sen,
10 ad vance as spies, to ascertain the dis
position Of the Mexicans towards them.
Not understanding the nature OF their en-
bassy sufficiently, and from their contra.
dictory statements concerning the place
from whence they hailed, they were strip.
ped and ordered not to leave the bounds.
In the meantime, they made their ESCAPE,
but after travelling FIVE days and only
progressing fifty miles, they were taken
by some shepherds, brought in and shot.
Seven more from the company were again
sent ~in-among them was Kendall, the
editor of the Picayune I; a son Of Leslie
Combs, of Kentucky, and a Mr.. Lewis
they had in their possession the Consti,u.
ton and Laws of Texas, the American
passports, &C., of Kendall and others.
On their way in, they were taken prison
ers by a Captain ofthe Militia, and march.
ed out before the presented guns of tho
company to be shot: by the entreatles Of
the prisoners and others, the Captain,
however, disobeyed orders, and took them
TO the Governor.
Shortly after, seventy more, and then
the whole number Of the Texans were
surrounded and taken Cook being the
only one DESTROYS Of making the least re.
sistance. Their fate is wre:ched in the
extreme. That day they were stripped
Of nearly all their clothing, deprived of
their shoes, h~and.cufftd, and started on
foot 1000 miles to the city Of Mexico,
with orders from the Governor, that each
man, as he gave out, must be speared or
bayoneited, and left on the road side.
They had gone 80 miles from Santa Fe,
(when these men lrf,) and three Of the
number were already slain in obedience
TO the order.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13
H GAZETTE.
n LEGISLATURES.

-
Our latest adviees IRON Richmond are up 60 q
day night. The House Of Delegates has been en-
Gagged for some days Ia Iegisla,iag Cor the usion
BY way Of revising The lass Of the extra session Q
Coagte... W. have the following Substance Q
The proceedings from the Richmond Enquirer.
On Thursday, a resolution was offered BY Me
Mefianey, that the Committee of Agriculture IN
qairs into the expedieocy Of permitting farmers re
siding on or near public highways 10 entertain
d6overs Of live stock without being required 10 pro
cure license to keep private eniersif tnt
A petition was presented by Mr EIsington' Of
citizens Of Ohio county. for an appropriation ~ ais
Of opening and clearing gu, the road from "hee''
ing to Clsrksbulg.
Mr.. Brown, Of Preston, moved to take VI ''
resolution instrusting our Senators in Co'g's.' !"
vote for a repeal Of the General Bankrupt Law
upop hi, motion a long debate arose 10 which
MIes.r,. cutchGeld, Brown, Of Preston Hanter'
c.,e,,an. VERIFY. MAYO, Dormna and STROLLER,
p,r,icioated. Before the question was brought to
a vote, Mr.. Brown moved an adjournment, which
was carried.
On Friday. after the transaction OF some uniu-
po,tsnt business, Mr.. Brown called up his motion
20 take up the resolution on the susject Of Ihe re-
peal of the Bankrupt Law. Mr.. Brown wac
proceeding TO discuss the motion, when he was
called to order by Mr.. Hunter, on the ground that
the merits of the question were not open to debate.
The Speaker feiietaisd his decision cf yesterday.
that the motion to take up incidentally involved the
merits Of the resolution. From this decision, Mr..
Hunter appealed.
Mr.. BayIy moved to lay the question on the sp-
peal on the table, and after debate, the motion was
decided in the affirmative by a vote of SO to 81.
After Mr.. Brown had addressed the House n, some
length, Mr.. Cruchfeld moved the previous qnes-
ton. This the House refused to sustain, by--ayes
81, noes 60.
Tbs discussion was then continued by several
members-Messrs Hopkins, Hunter and Holiday
The motion to take up was rejected-ayes 65,
noes s.. AT 3 o'clock, on motion of Mr.. Harrell,
the House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

RHODE lsLAND.-The excitement thai
was created a few days since, by the pop
nlar vote on the adoption of a Constitu-
ton, has abated. The n%on-contents will,
it is supposed, make some overtures of re-
Cancellation and compromise with the sue
cessful party. The New Age, o. Provi'
dence, gives returns as follows:
For the peoples, or the suffrage party's
constitution, as it is called, freeholders
4.0l9,-non-freeholders 1905 and the
vote was not yet all in. There are in
Rhode Island less than eight thousand
freehold voters, under the present state oil
things; and you will see by this result
that q majority wen of freeholders will
be found in favor Of rcpudiating the Char.
ter and adopting the Constitution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13
IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
After the journal ofyesterday was read,
a petition was presented by some member
and referred.
Mr.. Dean, OF Ohio, rose to present a
petition Of an " old soldier" for a pensions;
objection beng made, he moved a suspen.
sion ofthe rules for the purpose of enabling
him to do so. The House refused 10 sus-
pend the rules.
The morning hour was devoted to re.
ports from committees.
Mr.. Fillmore offered q resolution that
the Committee of Ways and Means have
leave to report a bill legalizing certain
necessary appropriations, which had here
tofore been paid without authority Of law.
Mr.. Saltonstall, from the Committee on
Manufactures, submitted a resolution au-
thorizing this committee to send for "per.
sons and papers," and " examine witness.
es." MIR. S. made a brief statement,
showing the necessity Of this course and
referred TO a preceding case in 1927.
There were but three modes in which the
committee could derive information in the
performance of those important duties,
which, after much elaboration, the House
had assigned to them these we're by let.
tiers, dispositions, and personal testimony.
1t was obvious that the last or these
would be preferable, both from the prompt
ness Of the action which was required from
the Committee, the near expiration Of The
so called Compromise Act, and the fnan-
clal condition of the country, as well as
from the greater reliance which could be
placed upon testimony taken on he spot,
and under all the responsibility which at.
tached to the subject.
Mr.. w. c. Johnson opposed this appli.
cation, with much warmth. If these pow
ers, which were asked for, were to be
confided to a Select Committee, represent.
ing the interests of the North and South,
the East and West, the broad interests of
the whole country, he would gladly con-
fer them but not otherwise.
Mr.. Habersham also objected to the
resolution, and so did
Mr.. Wise who said that he bad been
absent during the debate which resulted
in giving to the Committee on Manufac.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

THE NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY Sur
vEy.-The Bangor Wing states that Ma.
lor Graham, who has been employed IN
the arduous service of surveying the
North Eastern Boundary line, passed
through Bangor on Tuesday, on his way
to Washington. He has bad, during the
last summer, about M hundred men in
his employ. The trees upon the limo
have beer removed, on the tops OF the
hills, to a space of about one hundred feet,
and lessening 10 width down to the valleys,
and the whole line cleared and brushed.
The survey has been continued a few miles
above the Grand Falls, very near which
the line is found to run. The old line has
beer found very crooked, and the new
running with the straight line, taxes 10
several houses in the country below @fanu
Falls, and in some instances portions u
the cleared fields of the farmers thefe'
Some OF them would at times get exaspe-
rated q, the proceedings, but most OF them
were rather calm. About sixty miles o,
the line, throhgh an unbroken forest, sun
remains to be surveyed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

less discussion, when there was no money
rn the Treasury He asked if any we'll
wisber to the State could desire such a
debate, when there were 50 many subjects
Of domestic concern, Of great and press
ing Importance, which claimed their i'm
mediate consideration
When Mr.. CrutchfeId concluded, Mr..
Brown gave notice that the debate could
not be broagh: to a close on that day,
and on his melton, the House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

Mrs. MADIsoN.-A correspondent OF
the Philadelphia u. S. Gazette, in a de.
scription of the New Year, in Washing.
ton, mukrs the following reference to this
admired and beloved lady
"From the Presidents | wcnded my
way to the house OF Mrs. Madison, who,
it wos understood, would also receive
those who wished to call and pay their re.
spects to her. A quarter Of a century
has rolled over our heads, and a new gen.
Grafton has taken posse ssion OF this active
stage Of life, since this accomplished lady,
with n grace unrivalled, and a tact une.
qua!led, presided at the White House.
Those twenty-five or thirty years have
passed with n light step over her head,
robbing her of none of her graceful and
fascinating vivacity, scarcely dlmming
the lustre of her eve, or daring to impair
her dignifed and commanding figure.
She received her numerous guests with
that unaffected ease and cordially that
made them feel quite at home, and de-
lighted ALL"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13
DISPOSITION OF THE NAVAL FORCE OF
THE UNITED STATES, IN ACTIVE SER
VICE, January J., l842.

DISPOSITION OF THE NAVAL FORCE OF
THE UNITED STATES, IN ACTIVE SER.
VICE, January ], l842.
HOME SoUApRoy-Com. Charl s Stewart.
Race Independence, Cap. J. Gallagher.
Frigate Columbia, F. A. Parker.
Steamer Missouri, J. II. Newton.
Steamer Mississippi, w. d. Salter.
Sioop Vandalia, Com. w. Ramsey.
SIoop Falmouth, j. NJ. Mcintosh.
Brig Dolphin, Lit. Com. w. w. M'Kean.
Schooner Grampus G. l. Van Brunt.
BRAZIL SrATIoN-Com. Charles Morris.
Ship-oEthe-line Delaware, Capt. C. S.
McCauly.
Frigate Potomac, G. w. S,orer.
Sloop Marion, Com. w. J. Belt.
Sloop Decatur, II. W. Ogden.
Sloop Con ord, w. Boerum.
Schooner Enterprise, l.. NJ. Goldsbo.
rough.
WEST INDIA STATIoN-Com Jesse VIII.
kinson.
Frigate Macedonian, Com. ]. Wilkinson.
SIoop Levant, A. Fitzhugh.
Sloop Warren, C. L. Williamson.
PAcIFIc SrATIoN-Com r. A. C. Jones.
Frigate U. States, Cap. ]. Armstrong.
Sloop Yorktown, ]. II. Aulick.
Sloop S.. Louis. Com. F. Forrest.
Sloop Cyane, G. X. Stribling.
Sloop Dale, " C.. Gauntt.
MEDITERRANEAN STAyIoN-Com. Chas.
w. Morgan.
Frigate Brandywine, Cap. d. Geisingcr.
Sloop Fairfield, Com. T. Tatnall.
Sloop Preble, r. VOORHEES,.
EAST INDIA STATIoN-Com l.. Kearny.
Frigate Constellation, Com. l.. Kearny.
Sloop Boston, Commander j. C. Long.
In addition TO the above, there are sew
en- small schooners on the coast of Flori-
da, under the command OF LII. ]. t. Me-
Laughlin, cooperating with the ARMY in
ITS efforts to restore peace to that disturb
ed frontier.
The Exploring Expedition, under the
command of Lieut.. Wilkes, consisting Of
the sloops Fncennes and Peacock, and
the brig Porpoise, is still employed in
that service, but is expected to return 10
the United Suites in the course ofthe en-.
suing summer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13
THE GOVERNMENT JEWELS.

These Jew OILS which were stolen from a room
in the Patent Office at Washington a week or two
since, have been recovered. They we're found con-
cealed on board a schooner bound from Baltimore
To Richmond, and taken possession Of by the pro
per officers on Monday last. They were discover
ed in a trunk labelled james Arson, Richmond,
Virginia" The jewels consist of a rearl necklace,
a gold sniff box, studded with diamonds, two large
,.-..l. and n golden sword sheath, weighing t~o
pounds and a half This will be rej,iced at by all,
inasmuch as these jewels were costly, and were
presents from various potentetes in the world, to
thu President. and Officers of the L. s.. Navy
Strong hopes ore indulged that the thief will ye,
De detected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

New YEARS Day IN WASHINGTON
The National lntelligencer says that New
Years Day, in Washington, was one oil
the most beautiful days ever seen in this
climate at the same season of the year,
AZ clear blue sky, a bright and radiant
sun, and a gentle southern breeze, shed
their influence over all classes and all
ages, and brought the whole world a.
broad"
The In~telligenccr adds 1.-THE Pre-.
sident's Mansion was perhaps never more
thronged with visitors of every rank in
life to such a degree, indeed, as to make
ingress and egress for a time alike i'm
practicable. Some, we believe, after vain
efforts for entrance, were obliged at last to
abandon the attempt, and return homo
without crossing the thresholds. The
residence Of Mrs. Madison, the venerable
survivor Of the illustrious patriot whose
name she bears, was crowded during the
whole morning by a succession of visiters
OF both sexes, among whom were many of
the most distinguished of the land. Eek.
President Adams and his family also re-
ceived a large concourse Of visitors. vi
sits were also more extensively than usual
paid and received in private families. II
the first day OF the year could be received
as an augury Of those which are to follow
in its train, we should have a glorious
prospect before u.s."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

The Philadelphia Inquirer Of Monday
has the following notice Of the recently
discovered forgery case in Philadelphia.
THE CHENEY HICKMAN CASE.
The recent affidavit of Mr.. John NJ.
Riddle has thrown a new light upon the
character OF Mr.. Cheyney Hickman, who
sometimes since figured as a Director of
the United States Bank. Mr.. Ride has
made affidavit, that he never endorsed
certain notes signed C. Hickman & Co.,
and Cheyney Hickman, for more than
800, 900; and that consequently such
notes, so far as relates to his endorse.
m.nts, are forgeries. This Hickman was
originally appointed a Director OF the
United States Bank by General Jackson,
and was then reelected from year TO
year on the general ticket, by the stock
holders. He was apparently a dull, il.
~literate man, with little or no ambition,
good natured and limited in his views and
aspirations. No one would ever have
dreamed Of Thin as a forger. He kept a lea
Their store in Chestnut street above Third,
not q great while ago; but subsequently
HlONtu .ulO TEoul STREET., look u large
store, and became a shipping me reliant.
lie lourIshed there for a year or two,
visited the Exchange regularly every
day, and talked freely and coolly Of the
ups ana downs in the Stock OF the Bank
OF the United States. Indeed, he was ra-
Their looked upon as a mere makewelghi
in the Board Of Directors and not likely
to have the least influence in any ques-
ton.
That such an apparent ~blockhead
should with success have committed for
geries to such an immense amount is
really calculated 20 %startle. 1t was un.
derstood, however, some weeks before he
left the city for South America, that he
had made improper use Of the names OF
several OF our citizens-ihat is, that he
had forged them as endorsers. but con-
;rived to save them from harm by taking
up the notes. lie made his escape in
good time. This Riddle business has I'M
r~avelled his character TO an extent really
strange to those who used TO regard him
as a soft, good-natured, cats paw.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

We learn from the n. Y. Journal OF
Commerce, that two schooners have re.
Gently been built at that port, for Mexico,
by Messrs. Hargous, Brothers 81 Co.,
and fully arm, d and made ready for sea.
The Collector Of that port thought it
his duty to prevent vessels from sailing
as they were about to do, until it a be
determined whether the procedure is not
in violation ofthe law ofthe United States,
which forbids the building or arming OF
vessels in ports Of the United States inten-
ded to carry on war against any country
with whom this government is at peace.
These vessels are supposed to have been
built by order, aud on account Of the
Mexican Government for purposes of war
against Texas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

MARYLAND Honor SAFE.-lt gives us
pride and pleasure to place Maryland
among the honorable States of this Union,
or rather to record the gratifying fact
that she has placed herselfin that position.
A motion was made in the Legislature on
Friday last, to repeal the tax law, or in
other words, to refuse payment Of the
State debts--6(ty-six members voted a.
gainst granting leave to introduce so ntro-
cious a bill, while only trenty one voted
in favour o fthe proposition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

The lee business is going OF with great
zest among the Yankees this severe wes-
Their. It's an i'll wind that blows nobody
any good. If the cold compels people to
use anthracite, it also grows a cooler for
the ieverish temperamenis and hot liquids
Of the East Indies. The Bunker Hill
Aurora contains the following paragraph:
The lcE RAILRoAD.-The first ship
has been loaded this week, 10 two days,
by the aid of the railroad from Fresh
Pond. She took about $50 tons. On
one trip, the ears left the wharf next the
Old Bridge, went to the Pond, (%nearly Sx
miles) were loaded there, aud returned 10
the ship with twenty-five tons ice, oil 10
gly.fre minutes! The formal opening Of
the railroad will be celebrated on Wed.
nesday next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13
John Vaughan, ESQ.,, died at Philadel

John Vaughan, Esq, died at Philadel-
phin, on Thursday last.
Mr.. Vaughan was Secretary Of the
American Philosophical Society, for a
number of years, which post he filled up
to his demise. He was a native OF En-.
gland, and eighty-six years old but had
resided IN this country about sixty-ive
years. He was personally and intimately
acquainted with most Of the great men OF
our Observation-Disclosures, Adams, JEFF
f%erson, Franklin, and others--and was
universally known for his active benevo.
Ience, purity Of life, and intelligence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

The Bostoniaus are supplying the Al
banians with fresh fish: As an offset,
the Dutchmen are feeding the Yankees
with fresh " bread and butter"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-13

The British ship IIlustrious, ~, sailed
Yesterday for Bermuda. Sir Charles Bag
q took bis departure for Canada, by way
Of Boston.
Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1842-01-19
9 Gcbrcdlicbcr WSurS.

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