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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAIL RoAI

BALTIMORE AND ONO RAIL ROAD
CoMPANy.-A Bold More.-Our read
ers have no doubt noticed the frequent ef.
forts which have been made in the Legis-
lature TO bring this great work under the
ban of Executive prescription and to SUBJ
ject it to the new improvements in 60
vernment, by turning out of ITS employ
all who do rot agree with one certain
man in their political principles. To eff
ieci this, great outcry has been against
the amount which the company thinks
proper to pay lis officers. That no fur
Their uneasiness may be manifested on this
score The company has authorised its
President TO negotiate with the State, Of.
terlng 10 return to the State its bonds TO
the amount of $4,000, 900, if the State
will relinquish all further interest in the
road and allow it 10 manage its own con-
Germs and make its charter perpetual. -
Thus may the State debt be at once les.
sened between and millions Of dollars.
This will show that the State, is not SO
utterly bankrupt as some would make
out - Frederick md. Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

GENERAL CAss.-The Western cores
pendent of the Baltimore Patriot says
that General Cass, our late Minister 10
France, left that city for Detroit on last
Monday morning. He was politely treat
ed in the Queen City, but the whole aiten-
lion paid him was evidently gwen TO the
ex-MInister, not the politician for Wings
and Locofocos were equally attentive 10
one they all seemingly regarded as the
cty's guest.
From the same source we learn that
"the report lately going the rounds ofthe
papers, saying that Mr.. Cass intended
making Cincinnati his place Of future resi-
dence, is a mistake. The pricipul part OF
his property is 10 Detroit, Michigan, where
he will hereafter reside"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

RIGHTS OF JEws.-There are about
5000 Jews in Hamburg who have hither-
10 been subject to various expressions
and confined to one quarter of the town.
By late resolution ofthe Burgesses, moi
passed without violent opposition, the Jews
are permitted TO hold real estate IN all
parts of the town and territory.
In Leipsic, the Polish Jews have this
year, for the first time, been subjected &c
the military recruiting laws, and are moi
permitted TO purchase an exemption from
service. AL the men, the Rabbis alone
excepted, between the ages Of eighteen
and twenty-five, are enrolled, for perioc
of service limited 10 ten years.. - Rich
Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

sor;no. Every wind that blows bears US
Confirmation Of this intelligence, and we
now emphatically say to the people o.
Texas, prepare and be ready for the con.
fict."
The Brasos river had lately overfio wed
It's banks to an unprecedented extent 10
CONSEQUENCE OF which the bottom lano'
in the vicinity of Washington had oeeh
inundated, and many thousand head q
cattle destroyed, besides large amo or
OF cotton, corn and other property. ns
Colorado had also risen to such he'gn'
as to sweep every thing from It's banks
destroying cattle and property 70 very
large amount.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
CELEBRATION OF THE ODD FEBRUAR,

CELEBRATION OF THE Odd FEBRUARY,
The Anniversary OF ashington's Birth
day was celebrated with spin, and patri'
otism in this place. The day was very
inclement, but the military and the ctl'
gems turned out in conside cradle numbers
Captain Snyder's Company Of Mount Yer
non Guards, and Captain Hawkins Com
pany of Alexandra Riflemen paradet
with fine band Of music. At the Ly'
ceum Hall, after prayer by the Rev. Elias
Harrison, the Farewell Address was read
by II. Allen Taylor, ESQ.,, and an Ad-
dress on the principles Of Washington
delivered by Edgar Snowden, Esq. A,
night there was brilliant ball at The The.
atrc.-Aler. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
core.poodencs q The n Y. Courier and inquirer.

Correspondence Of the ~ Y. Courier and Inquirer.
WASHINGTON, Sunday night, 18th.
AS the 4lh of March approaches, ru-
mors are rife as to changes that are ex'
pected TO take place, in important ofhces
Of the Government. ! think il may be
safely stated as settled, that Mr.. Wise is
to 90 10 France. Ii is asserted that Cush-
ing will take Forwards place at the head
Of the Treasury Depariment-if so, Mr..
Webster will 90 to England. This ar
rangement will, probably defeat the ex-
pectations or Judge Porter, Of Pa, with
whom, and his brother, the Governor. a
bargain has been for some months in exis-
tence, to give him, the Judge, Cabinet
appointment. Ii is also asserted that Ma
lor Noah is 10 be made ruler and Gov.
ernor in earnest. Gov. Doty, of Wiscon.
sin, is to step aside for the ruler and Judge
10 Israel. John Tyler would also like to
displace your marshal. Mr.. Sthwell, but
the fear Of giving offence by selecting
any one from the many candidates for
that office, may result in the retention of
that gentleman.
The Wing members of Congress had
meeting last evening, at which they re.
solved to recommend the holding OF the
Wing National Convention for nominal.
ing their candidate for the Presidency, IN
the month of May, 1914. A. ..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02


The late Land Slide in the city of Troy,
N. Y, which resulted in the death OF
eighteen persons, was attended with some
thrilling incidents, which are thus noticed
in the Troy papers:
Mrs. Susan Gardner and her sister,
Maria Denlker were buried by the avail
anche in the same room and within a few
feet OF each other but, wonderful to tell,
by some fortunate falling Of the tim5ers
Of the crushed dwellings, they were Meth
er of them killed. Alter they had been
dug out, they described their situation
and feelings. One hearing the other
proan, asked her sisters condition, and
was assured that she was only hurt in her
limbs. The other stated that she was
doing very well, only that a plank or stick
of timber pas pressing upon her head =
They heard the digging over their heads,
and consoled themselves that they would
be found in time to save their lives.
Miss Wilber, (sister.in-law to Mr..
Birdsall, who was killed, together with
two of that gen,leman's children, had
once escaped, but rushing to the rescue
Of the children, was overwhelmed and
killed. A youth was sent by specta
tor who first discovered the moving oil
the avalanche, TO apprize her of her dan
ger. She Immediately rushed into the
yard, but recollecting the children, she
returned for their rescue-alas too late
the next inrtant they were crushed be-
meath the rushing mountain.
Mrs. purdy, whose escape has been
noticed, heard the roaring OF the avail
anche, and fancied that ii was 10 be the
fulhlment OF Miller's prophecy! She
nevertheless caught up one OF the children
and pressed from the rear room towards
the front door. When she reached the
front room she returned Cor the other
child, but before she could escape, the
walls fell, and the chimney came totter.
ing down just behind her. By miracu.
lous nterpostior, both herself and the
children were preserved comparatively
uninured; and the falling of the chin.
ney leaving hole through which day.
light made its appearance, she clambered
through with her charge, and was happy
enough for tho time being in finding her
self alive in world as wicked as this ;
Millerism TO the contrary notwithstand'
ing.
Mr.. UnderhllI, who has charge of the
garden aad orchard on the hill adjacent
10 the landslide, was passing on the road
near the precipice about the time of the
slide. He was startled by the snoring
ofthe horses-iound the earth was yield
ing beneath their feet, and Immediately
checked back his team, and in an instant
the road over which he was riding was
rushing hundreds OBJECT down the cbssm
below!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

EAST INDIA CoTToN. Yankee cot
ton grower in Hlndostan, writes home
that the raising Of vegetable wool" sue
ceeded but indltferenlly well in that coun.
try. lie is located somewhere between
Delhi and Benares, where, he says, there
is drough, for eight months in the year,
and but little rain during the other four.
Bad chance for Sea Island there. a, any
rate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
w A Il e T e D.

On the Odd ut., by the Rev L. r. Wilson, Mr.
PFTER Dick, to Mis-. MARcELiEE ARMBRlsTER,
all of this county.
On Thursday the 10th ult. in Hamilton County
Ohio, by the Rev. J. I Brooke, the Rev. MosEs
HosE HUNTER, Rector Of the Episcopal Church
indianapolis. Indiana, and formerly OF his place
to Miss CATHaRrsE HAMMOND, daughter Of the
late Charles Hammond, of Cincinnati.
In Burlington, Iowa Territory, on the evening
Of tho Isl Of February. by justice Rober, HsndeI-
son, Mr.. Dacid Angnstns Getty formerly Of Bal
,imore Md. to Miss Nary Donna Maria High
Del Refagi Aatoaia Macia Isidora Bernardo
de Jssu Solareo, of the city Of Mexico.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
The last sentence Of the annexed para.

The last sentence of the annexed para
graph is altogether superfuous. The fact
that the paper has turned for Tyler, OF
course insures what follows:
Mr.. Warland has retired from the edi-
torial charge of the Boston American
He is succeeded by Mr.. Hogan. and the
paper has turned for Tyler. 1t is under
stood, we believe, that il is TO receive the
patronage of the General Government -
Pror. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
DIE D.
7 lie M A II X EFT s,
OFFICE OF THE BALTIMORE AMERICAS, I
Eshrnn,.at sc lRA2

February &c, l843.
CArrLK.-The offering of Beef Cattle at the
scales this morning, amounted 10 405 head, and the
sales to about $50 head. prices ranging from 81
for inferior, 10 81 rs per hundred pounds, on the
hoof, tr prime quality. which is equal to ~ a
SIS Sc net About Is remain uhsold.
FLous On Saturday there was good inquiry
for Howa d Street Flour, and holders generally
advanced the store price of good mixed standard
brands to 50 as. bun without buyers. To-day the
same piioe is generally asked. but We nre advised
Of several sales al 50 66s. with less active de-
maud. The wagon price Is unsteady.
WHksr.--A sale OF 800 bushels Virginia good
red Whest WIS made to-day al rs cents. The
small lots brought in by wagons sell ri 10 70 cts.
CoRH>--Sales Of Com TO day al AZ cts. for white
and As cents for yellow.
OATs.-A sale of a small parcel of Maryland
Oats to-day at 30 cents.
WHisKEY --Sales of Whisk.y on Saturday at
Is cents Tor fhds. Knd 10 cents foi bbls. To-day
holders ask 90 cents for bbls, but we heard OF no
sales
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
d. s. SUPREME CoURT-IMPoRTANT
DECISION AGAINST STAY LAWS.
Cosrsspoadsace Of fhe American.

+ LOeTssp0H1EHCf ~ teS <'"'"'
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, l543.
Gsutzemen.-Asi il cannot be too soon,
or TOO generally known, il gives me plea
sure 10 inform you Of a decision ofmuch
moment, and of high conservative char
acter, made to-day, by the Supreme
Court, with no other dlssentient but bis
Honor Mr.. Justice Mclean. II is this :
That the States have 10 authority, with
reference to existing contracts entered IN
to prior 10 sach legislation, to provide
for the exemption Of property from sale
under DEGREES on judgments until il shall
have been first appraised under such
law, and unless il shall bring sum bear
ing a prescribed proportion to the amount
of such appraisement. The questions a.
rose upon a certificate Of divisions in
opinion between the Judges Of the Cir
cult Court of the U. S. for the District OF
Illinois in the case of Bronson and kIn.
zie, involving the constitutionality OF two
Acts Of Assembly of that State, the one
passed the 10Th of February 1871; the
other the 9th Of the same month and
year. The following is copy of the
answer Of the Supreme Court to the ques-
ton
"First-The decree should direct the
premises to be sold at public auction to
the highest bidder, without regard to the
law of 10Th February, 1S4l, which gives
the right Of redemption to the mortgagor
for twelve months, and to the judgment
cred itor for fifteen months.
''Second--The decree should direct the
sale of the mortgaged premises without
being first valued by three houssholders,
and without requiring two-thirds of the
amount of the said valuation to be bid
according TO the law Of Feb. 81, ls4l."
To all who properly regard the inest-
mabe value of having contracts inviola.
bly, observed, as not only in Itself right,
but as demanded by the plainest princi-
pies Of public policy, this decision will be
received with unmixed gratlfcatlon.-
The course oflegislaton upon which some
of the States appear too willing to en-
bark, Of casting every impeachment IN The
way of the collection oi debts, is thus ear.
| ly and happily arrested and the reasoE-
ing OF the Chief Justice, by whom the
opinion was delivered, is so lucid and ad.
dresses itself so commandingly 10 the
Judgment, that have no donbt it will re.
ceive the sanction of every intelligent
mind in the country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
GARDEN SEEDS

GARDEN SEEDS
FOR 13 de-
HID EANS-k,dnsy, Dwarf %, Snaps,
LID :. Pole or Climbing
Beets--Loug Blood and Turnip Rooted,
Brussels Sprouts,
Cabbage--a fine variety,
Csrroi--Long Orange,
C.ulihower--Eariy and Late.
Cucumber--Long Queen and others,
Egg Plant; Endve--Green, Cutlea.
Indian Corn--Smith's Early aud 1uscsroru,
Leituce--Lazy Cabbage,
Melon Bes, kinds,
Nsstuftum,
Ouion--Esrly White,
Parsley-Double; Palsnip-Large Du,ch,
Peas-finest kinds
Pumpkin-Potaio and orhers,
Pepper-Bsll or Oxheart, or Cayenne,
Kadish--Various kinds,
Rhubarb--for pies and tarts,
Satisfy, or Oyster Plant,
Spinach-Round.
Squash-Early Summer,
Tomsto--Large Red and Yellow,
Turnip-White, Early Flat, &c.
All Of which are carefully selected and warrsnted
TO be Of the kinds named, fresh and free from mix
ture--for sale by
WM. DORSEY.
Feb 0, lS4s
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

or the late Commodore Hull, II is said
that he was the first man Of any nation,
who took an English friga,e in fair and
single fight,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
PUBLIC SALE.
ONE Negro Hog
TO THE RAIL ROAD!

EOHN JAMESON has removed his Grocery
- Establishment, to his Warehouse, at the Rail
Road where he will, in a few days. receive fresh
supply of groceries, and invites purchasers to call
and see before buving.
Fehrusry % l843
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
DOMESTIC.
THE RED RIVER FLooD-GREAT LOSS

THE RED RIVER FLOOD-GREAl LoSs
OF LIFE.
Ts,roaAyg orrrcg, Washington, Arkansas,
Friday Night, Feb 3, 1913. )
II becomes our painful and melancholy
IN record one ftbe most fearful and ca
iamitous disasters that ever belel our Red
river country.
In consequence Of the falling weather
or tine melting OF the snow 10 the noun
tains, the sources Of Red river have been
supplied so abundantly with water that
our hitherto quite gentle stream, has been
80 flooded that all Of its bottoms lie buried
beneath the heavy mass OF moving water
whose appearance is so sudden and RAPID
that il has borne reslstless down every
yestiae of human industry, cotton bales
cotton presses, corn, cattle, horses, hogs,
&C.. in one wide and general RUN.
In common with every stream on the
globe. Red river has been subject to occa-
sional but partial inundatlons, but during
the period of halfa century there was
never known such an overwhelming Hood
as that with which we are now visited.
At Fort Towson, on the 25th ult. the
river rose Is feet higher than ever before
known, spreading over the whole bottom,
destroying the warehouse at the public
landing, and sweeping in one common
grave all species Of animation.
From letter, politely furnished US, il
appears that Jonesborough, Rowland
Berlin, in Texas, have been wholly lnun.
dated, some oil the houses washed away
and many of the inha btants drowned
The lettsr further states, that some few
negroes escaped from Jonesborough on a
raft, and when passing the residence o.
Col. James Fl. Johnson, they saw him,
with his family on the house top, bul
could render them no assistance and
SION after passing they heard crash and
all was silent again except the roar OF the
rushing torrent.
Amid the general distress, Capt.
Crooks of the steamboat Hunter, proceed.
ed to Mil creek and rendered the suffer
ers every possible succor in his power
going from place to place, picking up the
survivors from the tops ofthe houses and
trees; thus rescuing from watery
grave some seueniy-fre or a hundred per
sons. Some were necessarily left to per.
ish in the cane and timber, as there was
no possible way Of reaching them +; Their
cries often being heard above the nolss
of the element. Six families Of Indians,
Ia miles this side OF Jonesborough, are
reported as lost, and Col. Milan, Of Ky.
with lady, his Liece, and Mr.. Mckln
ney, persisted.
It is thought that over hundred lives
we're los, between Fulton aud Jonesbor
ough-how many we, as yet cannon with
certainty predicate, as our sources of IN
formation will not always justify an i'm
,icit belief. Owing 10 tho great num-
Der of settlers on the bottoms Of Red rv-
err, the loss Of property aud human life
must be immense F.; yet we would lam
believe not so great as is generally report
ed, for we hope the accounts given US
have been exaggerated.
The river is still rising, bu, very slow
ly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
BAR IRON, sc.

A LARGE assortment Of Tire Iron OF vsriou
IA sizes, Plough Irons, Horse Shoe bars, squsf,
Iron, Wagon Boxes, Sheet and Strap Irons. Als'
Cast. Shear and Country Blister Steel, and Hol
low Ware Of every description, for sale by
G. & c. w. DOLL.
March Q, 1919.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS indebted to the undersigned,
n either by Note or Book account, are request
ed TO call and pay the same, as longer Indulgence
cannot be given by paying due attention to The
above notice. cosl will he saved. as the undefsign-
ed aust close their business without deav.
HAMME & STEPHENS.
Jan. e. 1913.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
Fresh Confectionery, Sc.

EUST received, flesh supply Of Candies,
~ Bunch Raisins, prunes and Figs, Cheese and
Crackers of all kinds, and Orleans Moasses.
GEO RAENHAL.
March Q, I843
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
ban. Iron. sc.

lust received general stock Of Bar and other
- Iron, for sale cheap, by J.JAMlSoN.
February %.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

vIRGlNIAs-ln the Circuit Superior Cour, Il
Law and Chsncery for Berkeley Coun,y tebru
sry Rules, 1913.
Richard Bodne, TfG
against
Philip II. Dugan. w dh.
IN CHANCERY.
NNHE defendant not having eniered biz 8ppear-
u. ance and given security, according 10 the oct
OF assembly and the rules ef this court ahd Il az.
pesfing by satisfactory evidence that he is out az
this Commonwealth, il is ordered, thai The said
defendant do enter bis appearance 10 this sun on
the FIRST day OF the next term. answer the BIN Of
the plaintiff, and give security for performing the
decre-.-and that copy Of this order b. forthwith
published in any newspaper wtbia this county.
and continued for two months successfully and
another cory thereof posted at the front door Of
the Court-House of the said county.
Copy --Te.e.
JOHN sTROTHER. c.
Feb. i6, l343.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
In CHANCERY.

VIRGINtA.-At Court held for Be,kele, coun.
iyat the Court-house, on Monday the 9th day
of January, l343,
John Fishbnrn, riff
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Ella Rees and Levi Henshaw, adm'ors Of Na1v
johnson, decd, Nancy Johnson, Ssngef Lane,
and Amy his wife, late Amy johnson, Robe7
johnson. Abraham johnson and John Juhoton
ayg
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-12-20
AGRICULTURAL.

U Contents of the Southern ,Agriculturist
for December.-Suggestions OIL the Importance
OF collecting and applying the various Mannre'
to Agriculture Bonlmers Manure Meihoo
put in practice. BY Mr.. Gerre, Kouwenliovan
Of Draining and It's Effects. From Lectures by
Jas. +. w. Johnston, nj. A. F. r s Expen'
ses on preparing Rice for market. From re-
por, made to the Agricultural Society Of South
| Carolina, at its meeting in November Inst ;
Extracts from Memoir on the Exports oi Rice
By r. F. w. Allston, Of Prince George, Win
yaw, Planter; Black Oak Agricultural SocIe'
ty; Newberry Agricultural Society. report
| of the Committee on Saving Pork and curing
Bacon; Improved Cotton Gin; Preserving
Sweet Potatoes Preparation for Winter FAR
mers' Gardens; Monthly Horticultural Caen-
der.-Tsrms-Three Dollars. payable in ad,
vance for two copies S5; Societies and
Clubs can be supplied with ten copies tor SS2o'
payable in advance.
To our Subscribers and the friends Of The South
ern Agricutturist. ..a,..,
This number closes our Volume; and we
hope our subscribers have been IN some mea.
snre enlightened, from the communications OF
our contributors, and the selections we have
made from different sources. a..
The Publisher has concluded to continue
this Journal, as heretofore monthly, and 10 It's
present form; the encouragement rendered
has not been sufficient to enable him 10 carry
his proposed lceekly publication into effect The
propriely of continuing the Journal IS evident
from its being collection of valuable asrIcnl,
tnral articles, which are preserved Tor reler-
ence. The number of years and volumes cor
responding now amount to twenty-elght-so,
that the forthcoming No. for January, will
commence the 4th volume of the ncy series,
and the second year ofthe reduction oflts sub
scripton price 10 three dollars per annnln; one
dollar OF which may be saved. by any two COM
bining and forwarding foe dollars, in adranee;
an advantage which it is hoped, that some OF
our AgricuI,nrists and Agricultural Societies
will avail themselves, 81. t,-s,,. ..liIi5
The monthly numbers at the close OF the vo-
Iume should be bound, aud not suffered 20 lie
in their loose statci when bound, they serve
for n book of reference, and will continue TO
add volumes 10 the Farmers Library. This is
an advantage our Journal has oVera newspaper,
published either weekly or monthly, Which is
too unwieldy to be handled after it is bound-
and which il is difficult to preserve in family
when loose.
He therefore trusts, that the Patrons oil the
Journal will not Withdraw their names from,
but rather add to his hissubscription lists, all whom
they can persuade. lie will furnish copy to
the Secretary ofauy Agricultural Society, who
will furnish the reports occasionally made at
their meetings. Many he has copied from the
newspapers which in, a few years will only be
found in the pages Of this Journal. .l;,
The Agrcuiurist is published by A. E. Mil.
ler Charleston, S. c.. I.,I =.