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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

From he PHILADELPHIA Ameyicon, Jan. 81


BANK TROUBLES IN PHlLADELPHtA.-
THE PENNSYLVANIA BANK.
The excitement Of the week in regard
TO banks, has increased at the close. The
suspense on ofpaymen, by the Girari Bank
led to dis;rust of all the banks on the part
of the community. The Pennsylvania
Bank, supposed to be the weakest among
those with large capitals, and doing the
most business, was also run upon. The
depositors commenced drawing on this
bank on Thursday, which run continued
on Friday-so that, during the two days,
a very large amount OF the deposites bad
been withdrawn.
Early on Saturday morning, the notes
ofthe Bank of Pennsylvania were relus.
ed by one Of the other banks. This act
soon became generally known by the
other banks, which Immediately adopted
a similar course. The crowd a, the Penn
sylvania Bank soon increased, and the
holders of their notes demanded current
funds in exchange for these notes. The
number OF persons with notes to be ex
changed, and the number Withdrawing
their deposites, caused a considerable
rush upon the bank the greater part Of the
time during banking hours. All the de-
mands Of both descriptions were however
promptly met.
The Philadelphia Chronicle of Monday
says
At the time Of closing the doors, We
were at the Pennsylvania Bank, whore a
great crowd Of persons had congregatel
both in and about the building, but all
left by degrees, until the place was a per
feet blank. All inside the building at the
time of closing, had their notes changed
and departed in quiet. The Bank stood
the run nobly, and we believe were il not
that to morrow is the day on which the
interest on the State loan should be paid,
the institution would continue TO redeem,
but, unfortunately, under present circum-
stances it is considered advisable not tn
redeem any more of the notes, and the
Pennsylvania Bank will, doubtless E NUN
closed to day.
This information we obtained last even
ing /; and would caution the public hold
ing notes on the Pennsylvania Bank, not
to make a has,y sacrifice, ss the affairs OF
the institution present a favorable con-
dition.
The interest on the State debt which
becomes due and payable to morrow at
the Pennsylvania Bank, will not be paid.
It will be allowed TO go by default for n
few days, and then paid. One Of the
reasons for defrrring this payment is the
very heavy premium on specie-la per
cent and the interest must be paid in
specie or its equivalent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

THE LEGISLATURE Election ofa Jndge.
There is nothing of importance doing in the Le-
pisisture.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Of last
week. both Houses we're engaged in the election Of
Il Judge Of Iho Court &C Appeals. A number Of
candidates were brought forward by their respect
i've friends, the most prominent OF which were
Ntessrs. b. w. Leigh, MaComa,, Gen. Baldwin,
5adge May, and James Marshall, of Winchester.
After II bailotings we've had, on the third day,
the ch ice fell upon Gen. BRiscoE G. BALpwis,
uf Augusta. The vote wus-for Baldwin, 81; Rob
e,tson, 60 .ost:ering, Is. Whole number Of
votes, I59. OF which 80 were necessary to a choice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
The QUESTION SETTLED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90

hShiNoIoN Jun. 90.
The bill to repeal the act Of the last
session ofCongress for establishing a uni
form system OF Bankruptcy, which passed
the House of Representatives some DAYS
ago, was yesterday rejected in the Sem
ate. The bankrupt Lac stands, there
fore, The Lar Of the Land.
This decision is in accordance with our
expectat;on, announced to our readers
some days ago and the majority OF one
vote, by which the law has been saved
from repeal, small . S it is, is still a more
favorable vote than we calculated upon,
We having supposed that the vote upon il
would have been a tie, ss would have
been the case had every Member of the
Senate been in bis place aud voted upon
the bill. A tie vote would. however,
have rejected the bill as completely as a
majority OF one or Of twenty votes.
We congratulate the friends Of the
Bankrupt Law that the irmness OF the
Senate has saved the measure from a pre-
mature grave, and that an opportunity IS
afforded Of testing its merit by its conse-
qurnces.
More than twenty years ago, we be.
came converts to the expediency Of car.
rying into effect the provision of the Con.
s'i'utlon for the establishment OF a Bank.
rupt Law, under the influence of the clio.
quence and force of argument Of a disiin.
gu'shed man Judge Hopkinson, thena
Member ofCongr, IS, who, we mos, sin.
cerely lament, has no: lived to witness
the successful termination to his labors 10
behalf of the measure. To this dictate
OF our judgmcn! has been added, upon the
proposition 10 repeal the act, o feeling Of
deep sympathy with those whose hopes
had been excited by its passage ; the only
feeling we have eve had on the matter.
But neither our sympathy nor our feel.
ing is enlisted in favor Of the defects in
the law. We trust that no time will be
lost in reporting, considering and passing
a bill to supply whatever is defective, and
remedy whatever is wrong. 10 the act
The friends Of the law will, we trust, aid
It's opponents in making every amend
ment 10 il which can tend TO make it more
just, equitable, and equal in its operation.
II such amendments are required, indeed,
II is more incumbent, now, upon the
friends than upon the adversaries of the
law to propose and supper. them.-InteL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
BosroS, Jan. 25.

DICKENS AT II CArIroL.-At half
past N O'Clock, yesterday, CHARLES
Dickens, accompanied by the Earl Of
Mulgrave, L. c. Grattan, Esq, and two
other gentlemen, was presented 70 Mr.
biglow, the Secretary Of the Com".o
wealth, who waited upon ms s's''o's
through the State House. a great OK
citement was created BY his appearance
among our respected l~aw-s'vers. The
Senator's eyinced their pleasure and sur
pr;se AZ his visit. md he was received with
marked attention. In the Senate Cham.
her he was introduced 10 The President OF
the senate. Although Mr.. Dickens has
be,n bnt a couple Of days here, he has al
resdy seen meny Of the lions OF our httle
village TINES.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

SOUTHWESTERN lMPRovEMENT.-We
publish the statement Of the Principal
Engineer, as to the best kind Of improve
mcni-the best route, the cost, &c. &c.
The committee on Roads have report.
ed a bill in conformity with his views,
we brlieve-tbat is for a Macadsmized
road from the Tennessee line TO Buchen.
an. An amendment is proposed for q
branch OF the road from Lynch5urg to
Salem.
We greatly fear that the conflicting
views Of the friends OF the Improvement,
with regard to its eastern termination,
will endanger, if not defeat the whole i'm
provemeni. These gentlemen should a.
gree quickly among themselvcs-there
are d rficulties enough in the way, with
out any addition from the friends OF the
work. If we have been correctly in
formed rs to the fertility of the soil and
the mineral resources Of the southwest,
this Improvement is Of the very first mag
nitude, and it ought to be completed, cost
what it may.-Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
TRIAL or COLT.

The evidence was closed on Thursday. and Mr.,
Emmett occupied tho afternoon in commencing the
summing up. tie read a Confession of The prison
.t. whieh ven, to show that MIR. Adams called on
him at his efiee on the 18th September. and that
4hry entered upon an examination Of his account.
While thus occupied, they qgarrelled' and from
nAsrds came 70 blows; thar Adams seized him BY
TIE .sck.baa aksgehisf and choksd him; that be
;Co,,l then ssJs3 banner and struck him over
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

REsIcNATIoN.-We understand that
Mr.. Henry Doyle resigned his office as
the Cashier Of the Frederick County
Bank, in consequence Of the dcranged
state Of his private affairs, which require
his entire attention.-The board Of Dr.
rectors have accepted his resignation with
an acknowledgment of the ability and
honesty with which he has discharged
his %ofhcial duties. Fred. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
Sl,433,69a 90
sI,433,e92 9s

The total assets Of the
Bank, al cost, exclusive
of its own stock held by
1t, amoun to ~ 700 ,0oO
Under these circumstance the Board
of Directors deem it their duty to assure
the public, Of their confident belief in the
ability Of the Bank to discharge all its
i abilities in a reasonable time, to promise
their best efforts TO bring about this result
and TO caution the holders of its notes u
gainst parting with them at a sacrifice.
BY order of the Board Of Directors.
WIN. ID. LEWIS, Cashier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
nEArH of sENAToR Dixon.

We have the painful duty Of announcing the de-
cease Of the Hon. NATaAs r. Dxus, a Senator 10
Congress fssn he State OF Rhode Island. He
expired al his lodgings In this city on Saturday
last, Of pulmonary disease, after an illness If three
or four weeks. The age of the deceased was. We
believe about IS. lie was a gentleman OF supe-
rior intellect. OF excellent heart. Of sterling integ-
rify. and gentle manners. which qualities obtained
for him the strong tfFrction OF numerous frleads,
and the warm esteem Of all 10 whom he was known.
10 consequence ef this melancholy event. the
Senate adjourned yesterday. after the annunciation
Of the fact, without transaciing any business, and
the House Of Representatives did tbs same as soon
as officially informed thereof by the Senate.
The Funeral will take place to-day; and, 10 con-
sequence Of the attendance Of Congress upos the
faaersI. il is not probable that any business WILDE
done In either House to-day -Nat INTEL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

The Army and Navy Chronicle says {:
1t is rumored in naval circles herea-
bouts, that more nominations for promo
ton will be made to the Sena,e-to what
extent is merely conjectural. We under
stand that il has been found difficult to
obtain = sufficient number Of officers, Of
the proper grades, to make up the com
plements Of the ships that have been fit
ted and sent to sea. The Home squad
ron requires a large Number and is not
yet filled up. Every lieutenant and med
ical officer; whose health does not forbid
it, or who has 10 lately returned from a
cruise, is on duty. 1t will probably be
found ssary to increase the number
in these two grades to meet the pressing
calls of the service.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

Mr.. CLAY.-The Washington cores
pordent of the Philadelphia United States
Gazette says
A report has got abroad that Mr.. Clay
will resign his seat in the Senate very
soon. mention t 20 say that it is not
true. lie may feel il his duty to with
draw from a position, in which his re-
sponsibility is much greater than his a
bili,y, to serve his country, at some fu-
ture day (; but that day will not arrive in
four, six. or eight weeks, unless some un-
iorseen circumstances SHOULD happ.n to
change his determination.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

CANAL AT THE FALLS OF OHIo.-Pe-
titions to Congress are in circulation, for
signatures, which set forth in strong terms
many of the di ficulli, in the way ofthe
free navigation Of the Ohio, arising from
the condition of the falls, the inadequate
size and bad location of the Portland and
Louisville Canal, the enormou tolls ex-
acted by that Company from boats, and
the absence Of security that the Company
will be kept within the restrictions of the
charter, limiting the dividends to ls per
cent. They pray Congress for a sur
vey, and for the construction Of a canal
on the Indiana side Of the River, Of sufi.
cient magnitude TO answer the present
and increasing wants OF the country.
They show the extent Of the interests
connected in the navigation subject 10
this toll, by reference to this statement
of the Canal Company, made in 1870
In the year., sos steam boais, and 57S
fiat and keel boats, passed the canal, pay.
ing in toll $lS0,36f. A boat Of 200 tons,
trading from Cincinnati to st. Louis,
makes an average of lS trips a year.
She pays 60 certs a ton tolls, or $3.50
each time she passes the canal, equal to
the sun 1880 a year; an ~exaction
which in five years; the usual duration OF
such boats, amounts to a sum equal to the
first cost OF the boats! This trade is an
nually increasing-and for the year 1912,
is estimated to employ a capital in boats
Of $4,000, 900, and in freight transported
$4,000, 900. The exaciions upon the
trade, in the shape of tolls On this Canal,
in which the government of the United
States is a stakeholder and partner, are
estimated to reach the enormous sum OF
$3.50, 000.-CiR. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
Feb. |

PASSAGE OF THE TREASURY NoTE BILL.
The Bill authorising the emission OF
$4,000, 900 Of Treasury notes, TO meet
tn immediate wants of the Government,
passed the House on Saturday as it came
from the Senate-that is, stripped Of the
amendment Of Mr.. Gilmer, which required
that the loan of II millions authorised at
the extra session should be reduced pro
tdnto.
The Government was moribund !: not a
dollar in its fisc, while claims to the a
mount Of many hundred thousands were
DANGEROUSLY pressing for liquidation, and
even the bill of our Minister at London,
d~ishonored. Under these circumstances
of urgency, Congress has passed the Trea.
sury Note Bill, to which mode Of raising
the wind both the great parties Of the
country, and a very large majority OF
both houses, are equally oPposed.-Iade-
pendent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

the heed. The Confession goes on to state ~hsi
he did xilh the body, &c. His counsel then went
on TO SHOW from the evidence and the Confession,
that the act sss one Of jus,i6sbie homicide. Or al
least excusabie homicide.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03
LARGE BANK FAILURE.

Bank explosions are Of such frequent Occurrences
now-a-dsy., that they have almost ceased . y
wondered at. Last week, the Girard bank 70
Philadeiphia, one Of the largest ins'its'o"' :"
Pennsylvania, gave up the ghost. ms Dams was
chartered in 1882, and its capital was subsequently
increased by an act Of the Legislature. TO so'ooo,-
600. The panic and alarm created oy The failure
af ,ne C;rafd Bank, had extended to nearly all the
Bank. OF the city, and on Saturday, the Bank Of
holder. and depositors but, up to the hour Of clos
ing the Bank, all the demands were fully met.
The following card was published in the Phila
deiphia Inquirer of Thursday last:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
GiRARp BAsg. Jan 81, 1912.
The Directors Of the Girard Bank hay-
ing failed in their efforts TO make a salts
factory arrangement for the immediate
redemption Of its issues, find themselves
under the painful necessity OF closing the
Bank for the present.
The total liabilities of the
Bank at this time, ex.
elusive of its capital
stock, amounts to sl,433, 69a %
Consisting as follows:
OF circulation known to be
in the hands Of other
Banks, 500, 900 90
In the hands of the public, 273, 395 90
OF ~deposites, 25l,l95 %
OF balances due to Banks
and Bankers, 400, l02 SO
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

The undersigned cannot agree with tho
majority OF the committee that the whole
controversy on the subject Of representa-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

Or regarding the State as divided for the
superintendent Of representation in the
Senate, the East and the Yves, pay FOR
zach white rnhabitant within their limits,
as follows:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

l,he country. We are not apprised that
any attempt viii be made to suspend the
law. which goes into operation this day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-03

REJECTION OF THE BILL REPEALING
BANKRUPT LAw.-The Repeal Bill
has been lost in the Senate by a majority
OF one. Tennessee is not represented.
Had all the Senators been present, there
would have been a tie. Two paired of,
Messrs. Preston and Mouton ; two were
SICK, Messrs. Bagby and Dixon, the latter
since dead and one was absent, MIR.
Cuthbert, OF Georgia. This result was
unexpected by tho public here. 1t will,
We believe, be hailed with satisfaction by
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-25
ny LAsr EvESIso.s NAL.
CONGRESS-WEDNEsnAY.


la Tbs Sena.e. besides other business, the Dsbale
on the proposed amendment foe restricting the Veto
Was continued by MIR Woodbury.. who delivered
hi' sentiments at large upon the subjae,.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr. Barnard
presented the Dmendmoni. Of which no had given
no;'ee, to the bill reported by Sir Gushing from the
Currency Committee. The rrpor, Of the Rtueneh.
men' Committee. after some general business. was
discussed dnrins tho mo:oing hour; snd the residue
OF the day ives devoted. in Committee Of the Whole
on the state f,he Union. to The further eonsde,a
ton Of the Civil aud Diplomatic Appropriation
Bill. Considerable progress, was made therein.
The amendment Of MIR Barnard, above referred
to. (Which will appear at large in our nex,) !, in
the form Of an entirely new bill. Ivy tho tito Of
"An act TO au'horizs the issue Of convertible Eek
ehequer Bills. and further to amend tho law. rela-
ung to the Treasury Departmcnt"-.Sai. Int
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-25
Correspondence Of The u. S. Gazette.
4 L. ~ NLAIhIr a.

0'''N' TuV'IuyI = WI
Exchange on Philadelphia continues to improve;
large amount sold to-day At s per cent DIS; Bal
timore rules asa, North Csroin, S a 81, Charles.
ton u ] }, Savannah 2s9I, Mobile 1874 ala, New
Orleans 81 81, Cincinnati II a IIl, Indiana IGt
"a IL.
have no alteration TO notice in FOREIGN Fly
2si.
Cotton continues inactive; the sales for the last
three d,vs do not exceed 1900 hses at former pri-
&C.. + our - dull; go bales Gonesse sold for ex-
poit To London at Sc I21, and some holders still
osk SO 25; there is no change to notice in South.
ern; 400 bis Richmond County flour sod at S.
'5 a s. 81, and $50 bb's Corn Meal n; So
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-25
BY DABNEY & cAUTHoRN.

On tIiday 18th instant, 10 O'Clock In ffon, Of onr
Of 3''fe' Quantity OF Groceries consisting In part
Intto lSr. bacon, Hams aud shoulder.
MhIsAey, Vinegar and Moassss
Coffee, sugar sc
Brandy, Champianc Wine
Butter, Candles, Soap
Nails. Shot. various sizes
Tobacco Cigars, together with many other articles,
AZ the same time, We will sell variety Of Fu,nIar.
Mardrobes, sideboards Bureaus,
SOFAS, Rock ting Chairs
WorsSsnds, Car pets. Looking Glas,ea
Brass and wooden Clock etc
Ieb DABNEY n CAUTHoRN ANITA
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-25
BY DABNEY & CAUTRORN

n, 'h s on the first of March q, 81 O'Clock
tle mouse OF Giles Powell the ~, hs
e5. oSse near Carke Grocery sibe household and
s.Table articles '"S iouoNihg de-
An excellent sideboari
Mahogany dining ami tea Tables
hne spring seat Sofa
,are seat and common Chairs
bureaus and Mantle Glasses
Feather Beds and De sling
one h.sa posi- Mahogany De.is,eai
Two French do
set Of Din ns Ware. complete
DO do Tea. 10 10
Clrpe's ETC etc together with many other .r,ieles
"3 numerous 10 meniion AMI al the kitchen fuTni,nTe
- S-sn' DABNEY 4 CAUrHORN,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-25
TRUST SALE OF
VALUABLE PERsOnAL AND REAL Es.


by slrua Of authority vc.iein me n, Tr,s,ee NJ s,,
- 81 Branch shan, the IO,h fsy OF March sell
Sltho EsiAie ofssinuol Bsseh spJ ra, -
me CONVEX cd by Deed ia Trust bearing date the ss,h
dy OF Iannery 1872 Gnd record In Campbcll county in
e'lding the following property 70 wits
THE TRACT or LAND
one Of the most de-rable in county II contains 1000
aetes about % OF which Failing River Grounds OF
superior quaNS. wh large hoy ofopen Hsh Land e.
,.u1 lying beanuiuy Of Gne qIalty-an i1 acres
~ m93d land well tnhcrcd and conveniently situated
upoa ths Tract Is good dwelling House conainn. isht
ICONS, with all nece1sary olt Houses attached The
n,-on !. well improved with BaraF, Stables, Negro
also another Tisetof Land called the Mn Tract con.
eommodious Dwelling House. with ali nee.sssry On
uiln: attached The Mn upon this Tract, Coornmopy
ne most valuable in the county both "a Crisi and saw
; Ihe Land GENERALLY Of good quality, with about 60
aeIes Of very fine na Rsile Snake Creek This pro.
perry Is highly valuable worthy the OF auy
person dc-riuE such. 4'
ALSo-I~o other Tracts, containing l9s acres and
e 81 actes, al IN woods Astounding excellent
oer ana The whole q wslch lies within miles OF the
n. hey arc aiccntto each other and the quality OF
ALso-Twenty seven Slaves, among whom ere one Of
ne moe, valuable blaeksmths IN Virginia; good Miller
VINO 1ni@rs'snds also the management Of a ssvs Mil
Eool Massoner, and II other able bodied Men. mostly
Also the entire stock Heres and Mnlcs Cattle she,n
nl log fien;aon aut shop Tools Wagons, OK Carts
sl 'arriage AMI Harness and SulSy Gnt farncss
Inc terms OF sale for the Land Will bc onehird II Inc
no ncy 10 DC rad on tie Sth DAY OF December
- ~ VIC olHer"o thirhs In two equal annual install.
mems thercsner bearing interest the 2h day OF
~, ~ al ~h'ch time pcssf ssion v be given,
p- ~ tNlleFeol aecdng small gram IN tie TAN. The
property viii be sold uron credit four months
% ~ N9s over iSeniy doiats-ior SUNS Of and under
10y uo'l1Is' cash viii lie required
lheIe Is provision in the Deed under which act
whereby all the creditors OF The sai Samuel ranch under
certain restrictions be made known on The ay OF sc
are empowered with thcit claims uran the sad Bfaneh M
o',,rt any plrl base they make Al the sale.
Pes1ns desirus'o purchase are respectfully invited 10
vsii aud yew the nren7es wh all lie shown Ito
lions viii be addressed . TIE At No1nis Sfore-essniI
t.hs,,,. WILLIAM u. BRkScH,