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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
LILLE LAnY,S BOOK

We acknowledge the receipt of the Lac! >. Book
for June. The number before US is very superior,
aud has two beautiful steel ensravings. the Village
Amanuensis and a Harvest Scene, and the usual
p ate Of fashions Tor the season, This number
closes tho 24th volume, and has an indies &c con-
tent. accompanying it. The contributors are Mrs.
Hale, Mrs Sigournry, Miss Sedgewick, hli.s Les
lie and Mr.. n. p. Willis, who constitute host il
themselves, besides score Of other stars of the
hrs, magnitude in the literary armament The
contents Of the Lad5's Book now en,ir' y or g
ins, and the increasing popularity Of tie work is
a sure evidence of its elevating, Instructive thu-
ence upon those for ~hom 1t is especially designed
Term 50 in advance. Address l.. A. G ,dcy, lol
Ch,snui ST. Philadelphia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

Among other relics at the Baltimore
encampment, is an sold drum" aitacht d
to one of the bands of,he stranger com.
panies. 1t was made in '65, and was in
the battle Of Brandy wine, when It's mar
tial notes were rolled along the ranks, by
the father Of the present owner. 1t is
very small, and bears evidence Of being
fashioned offer the model of times gone
by. philadelphia Chronicle.
This drum we believe, was in the pos
session Of Mr.. Henry MedIar, of the
Cbarlestown Artillery, having b; en- used
by his father, Major Sebastian Medlar, in
the Revolution, on tho occasion above re-.
ferred to, and In oihor important battles OF
that memorable era. Speaking Of drums,
reminds us, that such musicians as the
Artillery took with them-Cunnlngham
with his scar piercing ffe," and Medlar
with his spirit. stirring drum" we're hard
to find, not only in the Baltimore Encamp-
meni, but throughout the whole country.
CharleSiopa Free Press.
We add our endorsement, with pleasure. to the
above from our friend. of the Free Press. During
'he kesimental training, whch closed on Saturday
last with general Pa,sde and review, lhe Tusi-
clans above named formed no small part Of the al
traction eonsequentupon our annual training, The
performances of both elected tho highe., common
da'ions, and were justly thought hard to he beat
en-" snywhtIe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
faem dc III klrn.Iemt


We have observed that the greatest in
Justice is Consistently done 10 the present
Congress-, by the press, III dIli~scnt sec
tions of the country, IN respect to the
charge, against both branches, Of neglect
ing their duty. The question is asked,
What is Congress ding r. and the an.
swcr given is always, "Nothing, as usual. "
The charge proceeds from three classes
Of politicians LIST. The Tyler men, who
desire to bring Congress into d'srePute ;
oily. The Loco ocos, VITO wish to cast
blame upon Wing Congr' IS; 3Ily.
Those who know no better.
Now, we assert, without the fear Of
contradiction, that at no former session
has there been more business done, in the
same time, than at the present. The err
ror in the charge consists in this-that the
public eye is merely directed to the bills
that are finally acted upon in open session,
while no notice is taken Of the vast "a
mount Of business that is prepared in COM
mittees for final action.
The heaviest labor Of Congress is per.
formed in the committee room, while pre-.
pairing bills and reports for the final action
Of the body, in open session. We, the
other day, heard business Senator say.
thu, the only leisure he had was while
that body was in session.
AS well might the workmen engaged in
erecting frame building be charged with
dong nothing, while they were getting
out the iimbers and preparing the beams
for raising, as to charge Congress with
inactivity, as too many of the presses are
now doing, to the prejudice alike Of the
people and their servants. BY way OF
example, we will take a single committee
in the Senate-the COMMITTEE on Public
Lands. Mr.. Smith, Of Indiana, chairman
Of that committee, besides the vast amount
of Executive business acted upon by it,
has made above fifty reports. Other com.
mittees could be named, as equal exam.
Plies Of what We have asserted. Ii is al
ways hazardous, and not unfrequently (as
in the present instanco) unjust, 10 make
these general, sweeping charges--a at least,
until the close Of the session, when the
work is put together, and brought into
genera! view before the public. We have
felt il due to the members Of the present
Congress to take this brief notice Of these
do-nothiag charges, that are going the
rounds Of the press. Let the people know
the truth, and justice will be done. We
have full confidence that Congress is do.
ing and will do its duty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
NlsCHlEF ON The RAIL ROAD.

Our engagements during last week prevented rs
from calling particular attention to the advertise
ment in the ast number oftte Gazette, by D H.
Latro6e, Egg, concerning tie mischief. wantony
committed upon the Rail Road.
We are panied to learn Ihot "a the train was re-
turning from Hancock on Sunday last. large wood
en- sills were found fastened on tn road near this
town doubtless with the disbolical view of throw.
ing the Eng inc and train of The read. The frs,
piece which the Engine encountered. being 81
white pine, cut entirely in twain, by the I'M.
mense weight Of the machine AID the shsrp edge
of the hange. The second was perceived by the
persons on the cars and removed. The oca ton Of
these obstructions ON the hish bank opposite
Mr. Henry c. S.nalIs and lf the TAN had been
thrown eff by them, the destruction oi Iiie would
have been appalling
The punishment Of this offence Il committed b.
a free person is confinement in the Penentiery for
term not exceeding five years, il by slave,
death. Ii any one had been killed BY reason of,hc
been guilty Of murder and doomed TO an iseomin-
Gus death upon the galiows.
We trust tina, the forts TO detect the anihor Of
this viainy will yet be successful. We uembe to
think that cur community hsrb r, an nssassin
who has thus sought the destruction Of his fellow
mel. There quarters for hin in the Prnilenti-
airy, and ask all good citizsns to aid in his de-
lection that the law may not be cheated of its vic
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
NAVAL.

The frigslc Savannah Was launched at New
York on the 28sh ult., and is to be immediatel,
fitted for service. The school ship Moth Carroll.
ma. ha. resumed her Old station OF the Battery.
The q. s. ship Independence. Com Stewart
anchored ia Boston Hsibor, aHd .sluted on Thurs.
day noon.
The $. sloop Of w,r. Decatur Captain Ox
den, and bearing the broad pennsnt Of Commodore
Morris, (lhe flag chip Delaware DOT being able to
come up the river) arrived ~ Bu~nos AyFes, Feb
ruary 3th, and sailed for Montevideo and Rio ia.
peiro on the 25lh. During the time The Decaiu,
remained at Boenes Ayres. shs Vas visited by III,
elite Of the city.
The admirable order asd diacipliae og lhe Dsea
tur. as also The arhaniiy OF her oihcsrs tended q
increase, possible, the high eslimation IN whici
the officers % our sqUsdroa aye bold Az interxe-
took plsce the 4lss b-t~een his sxrslienrv Co,
ernor Rosss, Cammodote Morris. and lhs psinci
pal objects Of iiie squadron Ihe inier,isw ~s
h'sh'y satisfactory 70 both rArtirs - B,sfsu Tsass
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
THE NAVY.

In consequence of an unexpected reduction, by
the House of Representatives, of the appropria ions
for the Navy the present year, orders were trans.
mitied from Washington TO desi,l from launching
three frgs'es. that we're all ready Tor their future
element, and two Of them consequently remain "as
they were" Immediately uher the receipt Of the
order, it ia supposed that more than eight hundred
hands were discharged from the various Navy
Yards In the present state OF our foreign relations
this may almost be considered doubtful econor Y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

s HoARpISG OF SPRCIE. learn from
the Westminster, PA. Record that de.
posite OF between ll0o and 1900 dollars
OF gold, all in eagles and halfesglrs, was
made at the Bank Of Chester county, last
week, belonging to the estate oil Mrs. Mar
shall, widow OF the late John Marshall,
of Pernsbury Township. This gold was
found, after long search, in an old desk,
which had in il several secret chambers,
and is supposed 10 have beensecreitd by
John Marshall, sometime prior 70 ms
death, itreniy-eieh gears ago The desk
was curiously constructed, Of great antl-
putty, and, il appears on raising the I'D,
presented a serious ofpigeon holes. The
desk and its contents were bequeaihed
by tho old man to his wife, and at her
death, she left it to her friend and rela.
tive, Mrs. Way, as a family relic, and
without any idea Of its contents, as is
supposed. The DISK was ransacked q
small crevice in the bottom attracted at
tention--on inserting the bIsde Of knife,
i, flew open and several hundred dollars
Of silver were found! This magnificent
discovery stimulated curiosity, and farther
search was made. The pigeon holes
were tried-they drew OUT ard behind
them was serious Of secret boxes. On
examining these boxes, To- the long
talked-of gold was brought to light /!
The Ell Dorado, after The lapse Of nearly
a quarter Of century was isc0ver'd, and
n great mystery revealed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
EX-GOVERNOR DORR.

This shoityed dignitnry's ~herenbiuts have
been discovered at lss', he having taken up his
quarters at Cumberland, Connecticut from which
he las issued bulletin to I" to the people Of K.
Island" recapilulating generally the events Of his
campaign. A rtqusiIion has been made upon tie
Governors of Massachusetts aud Connecticut fur
hi. person, with which the Governor Of the latter
State refused TO comply. 1t Is stated that Govern
or Seward will deliver him up, il no should be
found in New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

DEATH OF THE VENERABLE HENRI,
SorTHARp-the father Of the present dis
ilnguIshtd President Of the United Stat,.
Senate-died nj his resd nee in Basken
ridge, Somm' rset county, New Jersey, or
Sunday morning, the 22d instant, at the
advanced age of 90 years. He had en-.
joyed good health, and the full possession
of his mental faculties, up to within FEY
days Of his death, which occurred alie,
only -four or five days illness, induced by
fatigue from walking.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
VIRGINIA MONEY.

The rates Of discount on Virginia money in Bal.
timore, are now decreasing. Tho notes Of all the
Virginia Banks quoted at per cent, except
those of Wheeling, which selling at 10 and l3t
per cent discount. A convention Of the officers Of
all the Baking institutions in the State is 20 he
held Richmond on the III of July next, for the
purpose Of fixing early day of resumption, and
it ia probable that the 6rs of August will be deter
mined upon, which will be ,h,ee month"; earlier
than The day fixed by law. the 1t Of November
Rail Road orders quoted a, &c! cents in the
dulor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

~ The steamship British Queen, lately pur-
chased BY the Belgian government, arrived at New
York on Friday last, on her first voyage from Ant.
werp via England. She is regularly to touch at
Southampton, lEpgland) going and returning TO
Belgium The arrangements Of this steamer are
somewhat novel, being on the plan of European
hotel, the passengers paying moderate passage
money, and are TO be charged continental prices
for what they eat and drink.
Steamng on sea and land both seems to be
the oparr Of things, In short time, there will be
/. line OF splendid steam packe, ships from Have
10 New York, tho French government having lent
ia assistance 10 a company organized for tha, Ppr'
pose, and thus we shall have four steam lines be-
,~sen th. country and Europe, one from Boston
aud three from Nov York
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
FROM the Cincinnati Gazette, Mey 90.
AR CLAW

The Committee, who were appointed on
behalf Of our citizens, to ask Mr.. Clay to
psnake Of public dinner 10 be given to
him in this city, have received from him
the following reply to their letter Of inyi-
tatlon:
ASHLAND, May I6, 1912.
GENTLEMEN Your letter, transmitting
a resolution adopted by the citizens O
Cincinnati, postmarked at that city the
l4ih inst, has been just received. In
that resolution they have done me the
honor to expr' IS their apprnba,'on Of my
public services, and their regrets on &C.
count OF my retirement from it, end have
also authorised the tender OF the compii
ment OF public dinner to me.
These testimonials from one orthe mos
intelligent communities, end from thu
largest AID most beautiful city in The
Western States, are received by me with
great AMI grateful sensibiliiy. reques
the citizens Of Cincinnati, TO accept my
respectful and profound acknowledgment
for them.
Ny retirement TO private life was ne
cessary to my health and private affairs
both of which had suffered by my lons
and intense application 10 my public du
tics. | deeply regretted that could no
leave the public counsels at period o
Tess embarrassmen's and, great as my
private sacrifices have been by so lonJ
remaining in them, | would have continu
ID to bear md add to them, If coulC
have seen that it was in my power to con
tribute any essential relef,o the country
That | did not see on the contrary, nn
der existing circumstances, cherished
the hope that might best serve it, b,
not sstring II all. This is not q yer,
gratifying conclusion, but those who al,
intimately conYersant with the actual pos
ture Of affairs at Washington will no
.hink it destitute Of foundation.
Always pleased, and agreeably enter
tanned, whenever ! have visited Cincin
matt, should be most happy if could
without incnnvenif nee, accept the pUbl
| hospitality, which now so kindly pro
posed by you. In respectfully declinin.
10 accept your obligiug invitation, whicI
! nm now compelled to do, assure ~
.'iat regret the loss sustain, and re
~ st You to attribute it to the motive
winch have prompted me to seek the tran
quility ofmy own home.
With many and cordial thanks, gen
tlemen, for the friendly sentiments to
wards me, with which you have accom-
panied the transmission Of the resolution
of the citizens ofCincinnati, am
With great respect,
Your friend and obedent
servant,
IL - IL. CLAY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

Mr.. Van Buren, arrived in Lexington
On Friday evening. lie was met at the
city limits by some military companies
and such Of the citizens as thought prop.
er 20 turn out on the occasion. On his
arrival a, the point designated for his re-
ception, R. N. Wicklife. the apostate,
addressed him ''m behaD OF The Democrat
ic citizens of Lexington and Fdyeife !"
and Mr.. Van Buren, made briefresponse.
He rode in an open barouche, Col. r. NJ.
Johnson sitting upon the same seat with
him. He took lodgings at the Dudley
House. Louis. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
Com MEDALS FROM QurEN Vu,roRr

GOLD MEDALS FROM QUEEN VICTORIA
We understand that the British Consul
has received a letter from Lord Aber
deem, stating that the medals which hel
Majesty Of England ordered to 30 pre-
scented to the commanders Of the New
York Packets, for saving the lives Of 1
number Of British scamen, have been for
warded to MIR. Fox, to DO presented
through the Secretary of State, to the sew.
eral gentlemen to whom they are address
ed; thus marking the measure with tht
highest degree Of special lavor.-N. Y.
Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

A Reilly TO A CH.LJENGE.--The fol,
lowing is the reply Of Col. Gardiner, a
British officer Of distinction and tried va.
Tor, TO challenge sen, him by young
adventurer;
al fear not your sword, but the anger
OF my God. ! dare venture my lie in n
good cause, bu, canno, hazard my soul
10 bad one. | will charge up to the
lannon's mouth for the good of my coun-
try, but | want courage to storm the eta
del Of Satan"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

The Globe says that the prominent
office holders in Mr.. Van Buren's time,
with hardly an exception, were honest
men. The truth is, among all the recei.
vers Of public money under Mr.. Van Blu.
ren's Administration, there was not a sol.
itary one that did not prove a defaulier.
There is all old ma kim, that "the recei-
yer is as bad as the thief" but, during
tho reign Of Locofocoism, evry receiver
uaS a thief Louis. Jour,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
CONGRESS.

Ia another coiumn, will be found an article from
The I.5etesdenf, ON which one would iafes tts;
Congress is more deserving of The thanks Of she
county than the press and the public have seen
wont to Acknowledge during the present session.
There Ia az immense amount Of labor performed by
the Committees in either House, Of which the rso-
pie have little eogpiEance when there Is excite.
men, in The political world. aud hence tie remarks
Of the independent arc just.
The Appropriation Bill after having been suit
jecied to considerable delay. has passed both
/ Houses, aad is ere this law.
The Tariff question is the fruitful theme Of DIS
custom. Congress have two plans now before
them, one FROM the Committee on Manufacturer
and one from the Secretary Of The Treasury IL Is
thought that this question will yet be so Sc tied
that revenue enough will accrue from The duties
imposed, TO enable the Government 10 hnld Us head
shove water. and at the time that suticienl
incidental protection will be afforded to home IT,
dusty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

GEy. JAcKsoN's FrNE.-The Wings
in the Senate expressed their willingness
to bestow the sum claimed as boom
accompanied with disclaimer OF any de-
sign to impugn the uprightress Of the
Judge. The Locos refused the money
on these terms-and the bill was reject
ed. 1t is surmised, that they have since
taken different view of the matter
and will take the money on any terms
they can &c, il.
Mr.. Conrad the new Senator from
Louisiana, distinguished himself in the
debate, which took place on the subject.
Rich. Whip,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
During the debate in the Senate, oMthe

During the debate in the Senate, ofthe
Appor,ionment Bill, MIR. Sewer asked, in
his usual voluble style, where was the
proof that the Executive power wos over
shadowing1 Certainly ii could not be said
so Of Mr.. Tyler. lie had six or seven ia
the other House six, he believed, called
the Corporal's Guard-and has he any
here No sir, not one, He cannot get
any friend Of his appointed 10 the smallest
office under Government. The moment
he sends nomination here, no sooner is
it known that no is "Tyler man." than
his head rolls at our feet
Mr.. Critenden called the gentleman to
order, and observed that he was making
remarks that could no, he replied to in or.
der, and affirming what, 50 far as he, MIR.
O., knew, had no foundation in fact.
AIeE. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

We understand tina, up to the latest
dates from Providence, the whereabouts o
Gorernor Dom was unknown; and that
his frien's conscious ofihe anxiety Of his
sympaihsefs in this city to have IN theli
possession some relic Of His Erceheacy,
had very wisely determined to ship t'
them his lavorite Dog. Intelligence q
this consid,rate intention was received il
tnwn yesterday and il is said that Slamm
Vonderpoel 81 Co. intend getting up a
procession to receive with k"coning hon
ors this very inter sting mamento of thei
departed friend. IN. Y. Courier anc
Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

The actual debt Of the city OF New
York on the LIST instant, was SIC ,536,
440. Ofihis sum Sl0,S93, 1890 were
incurred IN the construction Of the Croton
Water Works. To complete the works
si75,OOO are yet required. Thus the
whole amount of money expended in this
great undertaking, will be sil 1865, 3l9,.
30.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

NEw AsToR LIBRARY We are graft
fled in being able to state that the newly
projected library, which has been some
TIM in contemplation, is about Immediate
ly TO be carried into effect, under The au
spices Of JouN J. AsToR, Esq, whose mu-
nifcent gift of $500 900, including grant
of land as the site for the erection of The
building IN Lafayette Place, has been al
ready appropriated. So noble a COM
mencement augurs we'll for the future sue
cess Of this desirable enterprise IN the
cause Of literature, aud il will doubtless
influence many subsequent patrons to acts
of spending lIberality and public spi-
rit. The services of Mr.. Cogswell, gen.
tleman OF well known erudtlon and schol-
arship, have been secured as librarian,
and he is now actively engaged in the
preparation Of the voluminous catalogue,
collating il with those Of the principal Ii
brarics OF Europe, &c.-Langley's Adler
EScr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02
MANDAMus CASE IN NEW YORK.

This exciting case was decided by the Supteme
Court, on Monday last, in favor Of the Wing Al
dernan and assistant OF the sixth ward and further
that the oath taken by these officers before the Re-
corder was sufficient. The fleet OF the decision is
to give The Wings the sup emecy in the govern
ment OF The city.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

ATTEMPT At ASSASSINATION. One
Of lhe most Gtrocious attempts 10 take n
way The life of respectable citizen that
has ever fallen to our iol to record occur
red last Sunday night. about ten O'Clock,
in the first ward Of this ciiy,at building
not far distsnt f.cm the Executive Man
sion. Tao assassins entered the studio
OF Mr.. PETTRlcH, the sculptor, and, after
n severe struggle, stabbed him in tive pla.
ccs. This fcrd-llke and coward'y at.
tack was made, as it is thought, by two
white men, with their faces bladkcd. -
Mr. PETTRIcH received two stabs, on the
lett breast aud IN the abdomen, with a
sword-cane or pointed instrument, which
entered obliquely. |, is thought by nr.
MILLER, the attending surgeon. that Mr..
PETTRlcn may recovcr, although the
wounds are severe and his situation is
critical. We understand that the May
or who received information of the cir
cumstance about IL O'Clock, remained
with Mr.. PETTRICH until II O'Clock OF
the night Of this atrocions outrage, and
took steps To set the city police on the a.
lcrt for the appre hension Of the bssassins
20 whom no clue, however, has yet been
found. 1t is earnestly to be hoped that
their efforts may prove successful.
ince writing the above we have just
learned from DR.. MILLER Ca, O'Clock
P. NJ. that Mr.. PErTRrcm is better
Nat. INT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

Gov. Dom AND HIS SWORD. Of
hcers arrived 10 town, on Saturday, in
pursuit of the late hero Of the Rhode Is
land revolution. We do not know whe-
Their he has been here or is taken. II IS
certain. however, that passport for some
Mr. Dorr has been received here rom
the State Department. ~ y. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-06-02

The Hon SAMUEL T. SncrHaRp has resigned
his sea, Is President Of the u. s Senate, in conse
laucnce Of III health. The Hon w P. MAsoUH Of
~ c was elected in his stead on Tuesday. The
vote stood for Mr.. Msngum %; Mr.. B.yafd 10 (;
Mr. King Z; Mr.. Tallmsdge / !; Mr.. Walker l.
The Senate. on Tuesday evening fixed ihe ratip
Of epreseu,stion at 20, 680-syes 28 noes l8