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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

The Power Of Chemistry The New
Orleans Picsyune states that, during tbs
investigation Of the case OF Treasury note
robbery. Judge Morgan produced one o.
the stolen Treasury notes in court. Il
was one Of those from which all traces
of its having ever been cancelled were
erased or concealed. When he receiv
Ell it, the name of the PERSON who paiC
it into the Custom House, which had beer
written across the back, could not be dis
,inguished by the aid OF powerful magni
Tying glass and yet, by certain chem
cai process, the name was brought ou
into such bold relief that i, was quite legi
BILE to the naked eye.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

"Gorernor Dorr," says the Boston By
State Democrat, it Is expected will return
TO Providence in few days, to resume
thepraclice oflaw, andihe Democrat adds.
ale has no intention of disturb tie
existing authorities of tie State, and il
they modest him, they will pursue course
calculated only TO hurt themselves, and
aid the libt raj party in that State" This
IS considerably cool r than cucumber
cool on al! possible sid, $, and cool at each
corner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

The GLOBE, noticing the charge that
its senior editor had gUne to the Hermiiage
10 induce General JACKSON to commit him.
self for Mr.. VAN BUREN,, denies the truth
oflhe statement, and intlmates thar such an
attempt would be superhuous, since Gen.
JACKSON has already declared himself
strongly in favor Of Mr.. VAN buren,. 10
proof OF this the Globe quotes the follow
ing passage from the answer of,he General
10 communication made TO him some
time ago by tie committee oftbe Democ-
racy' of Philadelphia county and city:
81 concur with you. gentlemen, 10 the
tribute you pay 10 The character Of Mr.:
Van Buren,, and recognise, in the strong
language by which you repre- sent the hum
bugg ry Of the last / ction, the working
Of that manly spirit which belongs to thu
American people. II the office Of this
spirit TO separate truth IRON error, and TO
restore 10 justice the influence it may have
lost by the temporary prevalence If pre-
JUDGE. No one, therefore. who has faith
in this spirit, or 10 the public virtue and in
telligence from which it emanates, Can be
surprised at the high estimate in which
you hold the services Of Mr.. Van Buren,,
or the partially you avow for him as the
candidate iof the next Presidency. that
may be put in nomination by national
convention Of the Republican party.
"ln responding thus frankly TO your
sentiments on this subject, am aware that
an opportunity may be afforded to those
disposed to msjudge me, of ascribing to
me wish to interfere with the judgment
of that convention. But nothing can be
further from my purpose. am but rem
dering an act of justice to a tried servant
of the people, and bearing that testimony
to his patriotism and fidelity which long
acquaintance enabled me most fully to test
We cannot tell whether this will be con-
sidered sufficient 10 settle the matter or
not. The General does not say that he
prefers Mr.. VAN BUREN as the candidate
Can be surprised that the Democracy OF
the city and county Of Philadelphia should
prefer him. 1t is true there are strong
expressions of friendly regard in the letter,
but how far they are intended TO denote
special and particular preference, in pc.
hiical view, It is not for US TO determine.
As this matter is one Of importance TO our
frt nds on the other SID, clear understen-
ding OF which may be essential to the sat
sfactory action Of their cow, ntion in May
next, it might be proper to have some (ur-
Their calculation Of the uncertain point. -
Ball. finer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

Mr.. KENDALL, in his last Erpositor,
quotes very conspicuously an article from
a Whlg paper charging Mr.. CALHOUN with
a settled determination to be cand date
for tn p 81 e. CIV vi ell er nomin ted by
the CouveHti ~ or not-and appeuLs TO II
the f flowing Comment;
'The i.nputation is false, will b, The re
Spouse of Mr.. Calhoun's friends and false
We Leieve il to be. But why should MI.
Calhoun alone Of all tn Democr TIC tspi.
rants, be subject 10 such an imputa,ion!"
The answer to this qu stion might b.
given thus--that ne is perhaps the only
onr of the candidates liable TO the charge
Of lvisedIy sacrificing al views Of per-
son | ambition to the M re demands of
principle. Mr. CALHOUN is little OF
what they stigmaiize as impractcable-
he is not a believer in the infalble wisdom
of party action and as the Wings are
bound to keep up some sort Of war are
upon all the Democratic leaders, common
discretion teaches them to assail every
man on his weak siie. Blu, if Mr. KEN.
DALI cons d,rs these attacks of the Wings
of so much moment, il strIk, s us that he
nigh, find sufficient occupation in explain.
ing why divers other imputa,ions are so
continually showered upon his favorite.
Ia conclusion, we do not pronounce the
'imputation' .faise:-deeminG such an an
swtr to the attack ofa political opponent,
the most frivolous and useless that could
possibly be CHARACTERIZATION Mercury.
Amos might say in reply to this, with
King Harry;
why, yet doth he deny the prisoners"
But it is as fair proceeding on the part
of the Mercury, as Van Buren, man
could desire, or at least, as Van Buren,
tie has any right 10 demand. 1t is the
game Of non-committaliSm, which Van has
played with great success; and the Chiv'
airy are right in playing ii back upon him.
They should endure the rack sooner than
say whether they will submit unconditon-
ally 10 the decision of National Conven-
ton. For that important information
gained, Van will make short work with
them.
The art employed by Amos to extract
an answer from the Chivary, is worthy Of
all commentator and too much praise
cannot be accorded to the Mercury for its
adroiiness in parrying the thrust.--Rich.
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

The feeling Of the Locofoco pOriy in
Ohio, in favor Of Mr.. Cass for the Presi
dency, end in opposition to Mr.. Van Ba-
ren, and Mr.. Calhoun, is assuming a most
d. cided tone. Hints are given that a
State Convention, to express the views OF
The party in the State in favor Of Mr..
Cass, would instantly be followed by con-
venlions Of a similar character in Pennsyl-
wanna and Indiana. Should these mani
ieststons Of revolt be continued. it will
take something more than the National
Convention TO silence them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06
raP GARNET

The madisonisn announces the appointment Of
Joas NsLsos, of Maryland, TO be Attorney General
in the place of Mr.. Legare, deceased. The. same
paper gives a rumor that the SecreisryshiP Of the
Navy has been offered to David n. Henshsw, Esq,
Of Boston. The official paper places confidence in
this rumor, aud We may therefore look for ahe sp-
pointmen, to be conferred on Mr. Henshsw. The
Cobinet Of Mr.. Tyler will then consist Of three re-
cusant Wings and three Locofocos.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

RATHER PoINrED!-A corrrsp ,ndent
If the Exeter News Letter, in spirit, d
aud humorous account of the celebration
of the Sew nteenth, says,-I do no, lk.,
to discuss the Presid MS dress or his drink
but think his Porhr is unwhole ONE,
and | disl Ike tn Gu, of his Spencer.
believe the people, and tn President too,
will soon be, if they are not now of the
same opininon."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

" The Romney In,sfIigencer. states that at
recent meeting Of the Georgia Historical Society.
Samuel Kereheyai. Esq Of Frederick county, the
weIl-kno~n suthoe Of the History Of the Valley, .
was unanimously elected an honorary member Of
slid Society.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

Il is stated as proof Of the abundance
of money at the present time, that there
were applications for the U. S. seven mill
ion loan 10 the amount Of sic ,O00, 900
over and above lha amount required at ]
per cent. premium,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

AMERICAN LocoMoTIvEs.-Ata meet.
ing OF the Civil Engineers Institution in
London, some time since, the subject Of
American locomotive steam engines was
discussed. Ii was stated that The superior.
ity OF the American locomotives was neon.
tesIlble. Ia trial ON an inclined plane.
an American "Bogie" engine, with cyl
lnder OF la inches in diameter, driving
wheels feet diameter, weighing "a tons,
conveyed gross load Of 81 tons up tho
incline al the rate of ~ miles an hour;
while the best ofihe English engines, with
i3 inch cylinder, s feet driving wheels
and weighing l2tons, drew 3S ton up the
incline at The rate ofsx miles an hour. II
was stated that the American engines
consumed a greater amount Of fuel than
the English.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-06

The Evangelical LuIh ran Church in
the United States has 10 Syuods, AIS
nliois.s RS, 1877 congregations, and nearly
TAO, 900 commandments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
Board of Supervisors.

DEC 3l.-The Board met in pursuance fthe call Aid.
Underwood stated the object othe meeting to procure
from the legislature the passage of law correcting the
law respecting the collection of taxes in this ctywhch
we published day or two since. He read law which
he had prepared essentially the the pub
lished, changing November to February'-and
making the taxes payable the Goth of February for
the gave article upon the subject above
alluded to- Aid Davies thought it would be quite sufhci-
en to change the word November to February in the
law as stands The subject discussed by seve-
raj members but the article referred to in the Herald CHI
braces all the prominent points.
The subject was laid on the table. 49,, 49,
After further discussion the subject was TAKEN up
again. and substantially passed the Board Counselior
Graham and Alderman Leonard were appointed 10 60 "
Albany, procure the proposed amendments l.; alihc
All passed unanimously ordered 10 DC P'''' "
daily papers ,.hs poard nd ;ourned.
Some other business done,a and the Doa'"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
Russell's Planetarium.

MIR. EDlToR:-
SIR
had the pleasure last evening of seeing this won.
derful production of native American genius. The
invention of the steam engine has always been, and
is to this day looked upon "a wonderful piece OF
human ingenuity. And truly So But this inven-
ton of Mr. Russes is equally, if not much great
er piece OF human art. BY this wonderful ma
chinery, the Sun, Moon, and all the planets set
in motion, each planet revolving in its own orbit in
the most perfect and beautiful order. II is utterly
impossible FOR any TO give written description
of this modern invention that IT could be at all
nderstood Ii must be seen, and | am sure no
American can look upon it without feeling proud of
his countryman, who has, in this great work, &C
complished what no other nation on earth has. In
this particular instance of human invention we can
proudly boast of being ahead of the whole world.
Our government should never permit this lnstru-
ment (f / may so call iD to leave the country, or
lis inventor to go ewarded. IL ought TO be look
ed upon great national pride, and it will be- just
80 soon as it is seen by men who know how to APP
preciate It, Would il not be well for the power at
Washington, who are about to purchase instruments
to be placed in the new building about being erected
there Tor scientific purposes to see this great lnven
ton, and report their opinion of its merits?
1t is to be seen at the American Institute In the
Park.
A CITIZEN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
A CITIZEN.

CHATHAM THEATRE.-A very crowded and fash
ionable audience cordially received Mr.. Forrest
last evening He appears to morrow night in his
highly popular character of "Metamora." A day
performance, commencing at hali-past one, is also
announced for Monday, in celebration of New
Years day, and rich lot of entertainments are
offered for the occasion. The Chatham has far out
stripped all competitors in the race for public favor
Indeed, the wonderful zeal, enterprise and talent
displayed at this popular establishment could have
occasoned no other result Where neither labor
nor expense are spared in the production of novel
les there it is that the public sure to bestow
their liberal patronage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

TvxAs.-By the steamer New York; arrived yes
to-day. we got dates to the l7'h ins from Calves.
ron. The news we find in our files of papers is
hardly worth giving. The reports about the army
Antonio say that the army, numbering about six
hundred is still at the Medina, and the impression
prevailed that it would proceed no farther for the
present. About five hundred of the troops have de-
terminedto remain and await the action of Congress
on the subject of invasion. The whole number o.
troops now in the field does not exceed seven hur
dred and they are continually leaving in nal
parties.
The HoIstonian, whence we get the above intel
gence, completely contradcts it in another part of
the paper, which says:- - IS. !.
"From our Washington corresooa dent and from
private letters, we learn that me army, hnder com
mand of General Someryel!, about 900 strong, left
the camp on the R,r1sz.i..S az ~. h9h MI for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
New YORK, Dec. 30, 1872
To THE EDITOR OF THE New YORK HERALD


SIR:-
As your paper seems to be about the only one in
this country that has the courage to speak out fear
lessy in of injustice and oppression, am, as
stranger, induced to apprlse you of the following to
me, apparently very avaricious proceeding on THE
part of the Post Office authorities of this city. |
have lately arrived in this country from England,
and had letter from thence enclosedin envelope,
according TO the common usage Of that country, for
which demand of forty cents was made. Having
been very unfortunate since my arrival here, in only
being able to obtain very partial employment, and
having a very large family to provide for, this,
syeu may imagine, was to me very serious sum
to have to pay for leter-and indeed / was obliged
to let it remain until l fortunate enough to OBJ
tain few days employment, before could redeem
it. | offered, as considered very fairly ITO allow
the Post Office authorities to break the seal, and if
there not any correspondence on the envelope,
(Which consider could alone constitute it double
letter. that should only pay tor it single sheet;
but told, in very of. hand manner, that could
only get it by aging the forty cents. As have no
transmitting letters in envelopes, there are many
persons similarly crcumstanced, who as i'll af-
ford myself to pay so large sum for their letters,
and as perceive that alteration In the rates of
postage are under consideration, trust You
will apply your universally -conceded powerful infu-
ence to matter of so much moment to the mIddlng
and poorer classes of the community.
Do you, sir, consider that THE authorities, under
the circumstances, were justified in demanding the
double letter postage. If not, will you have the
kindness to state in what manner am to proceed to
recover back the overcharge? have preserved the
envelope.
With many apologies for trespassing so long upon
your valuable time, am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
A Typo
misunderstanding to the law, two pieces of
paper, always pay double postage. Ed. Herald.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
ban krupt List.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK.
James ruthill, Riverhead, merchant Suffolk Coun
ty
William Ogden Mills, N. Y, agent
David Bufum, ". Y, merchant
Stephen Holt, N. ", victualer.
Uriah Gregory Poughkeepsie freighter Dutches Coun
ty.
Creditors of james Myers, merchant, and Neziah
Wright engraver, N. Y.
Thomas Cooks NJ Y.
VIM. b. Jessup.
Creditors Of Saml G. Mott.
Moses G. Brown.
John +. u. Nichols.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

ou- We know of no place where much rational en-
,ertoinment can be afforded for so small at the
New York Museum. Nells born without arms performs
ms wonderful feats Jenkins highly dvertng with his
humorous stories, songs and banjo PLAYING Diamonds
uanc'hg /" too well known to need comment Young, on
the wire voiante, is really wonderful The snlendd
physcoramic scenes picture gallery, dresses of oueen
Victoria and the Duchess of Kent &c. all to be seen for
shilling
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

we learn from good authority that at the eaes, so
ci,aton Of many of the first families in New YORK zen
,ro,o thumb, Jr the wonderful dwarf, comP"s' WIZ"
,hom-as an eminent writer justly remarks al o'n.'
awarfs are gantshas consented 10 sr'"y VIC s,
ofthe public for one day longer ana wiz .o"'qaen
where Barnum anticipating the rush that must
an ri, saloon has made magnificent preparations to en-
terrain his patrons with twelve distinct performances
commencing at ten o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
Baltimore,


Correspondence of the Herald
BALTIMORE, Dec. %, 1912.
JAS. GORDON BENNETT, Esq
The present week has been a very dull one
there is no business doing of any consequence This
morning about day break, it commenced showing,
and about eleven, A. M. the snow changed to rain
this made the walking very disagreeabe, conse-
quently every one who can possibly remain within
doors, does so.
MIR. Max Bohrer was here on Tuesday, and gave a
concert on the evening of that day, assisted by Mr.
Rakemann, the pianist. / did not attend the con-
lect people. There are two different sets of con
cert goers in Baltimore; the 50 cent set, who delight
in amateur singing and military music; and the 81
per ticket whe patronse the first class of musicians,
Allen, Shlref, Braham and Magic, which proves
their taste is decidedly more improved than the
other.
Some of our newspapers here are decidedly criti-
cal and unique In their notices OF music and musical
performances; OF them the other day, speaking
of the playing OF Mr. Bohrer asserts that he is the
most celebrated performer "his particular instru
ment, that has ever visited this country wonder
how he found it out.
Mr. David Paul Brown is here and lectures to-
night before the Sunday School Assoclaiion-sub-
| lect-Christlan Charity and Value of Time. On
| last Tuesday evening he lectured TO the Mercantile
Library Association on Shakespeare. The best lee
ure on Shakespeare that know of, is to get his play
of Macbeth and read it.
Our young men have ball tonight for the benefit
| of the poor. They deserve success. Any thing to
help the poor along at this season, deserves encour-
| agement, and must have it.
| We received Governor Thomas message yester-
day. On perusa of it, find the State of Maryland
is most awfully in debt. The Governor recommends
several resembling measures, and attributes the pre-
sent state of affairs to the mania that prevailed q
| few years back for internal improvements. The
| BaImoreans may make whatever railroads ol
canals they choose, but they never can compete
with New York, Boston or Philadelphia. in point o.
| trade and commerce-that is one thing certain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

PROFESSOR WILSON, OF BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE
1t is said that this original trateu travelling
incog through the United States and that he was
last seen in Boston and New York. From an art-
Gle in the last Blackwood's Magazine on "Bozs
Notes." this on dit would seem to be very probable
Look out forthe "critter"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

COLLECTION OF CRY TAXES Amount collected
last year, up to the LIST January, about $l5O,OOO
Amount collected this year, $159,3i3 g. Yester-
lau
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

NEws.-Adams & Co. brought US Boston papers
yesterday morning, ahead of every one. Pallen "
Copp came in with Albany papers soon after. Then
cane Harnden 81 Co. and then Pomeroy ~ Co.
Tne latter run over the Housaonic Railroad to Al
bany
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

JOHN ANDERsoN's CONCERT ANp BALL.-This is
a deserved compliment to a worthy old citizen
Some of the gentlemen who have volunteered their
services for the concert, are the same who lent
their aid ion former occasion, and are acknow-
lodged the first amateurs in the city. Austin Phil
lips is host in himself, and the gentlemen of the
committee are sufficient guarantee for the enjoy
ment of most delightful evenings entertainment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

New BRUNswIcK.-The General Assembly has
been dissolved, and new election under the Qua
drennial Act is 10 take place forthwith. Writs
have been issued, returnable on the 14th January.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01

--LATEST FROM CANADA.-The bulletins issued at
Kingston, by the physicians of Sir Charles Bagot,
represent him to be in very low state of health.
The accounts from Kingston appear to be very con-
Trajectory; and it is, therefore, impossible to tell
with any certainty how sick the Governor really is
AT all events, Sir Charles is sick of Canada to the
very heart.
A proclamation in the official Gazette of Saturday
last, prorogues Parliament TO the 9Th of February,
and then not to meet for the despatch of business.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-01
NV YORK HERALD
New York, Sunday, january 1, Is4s.

SINGULAR STATE OF THE REruBLIc.-The United
states, IN all It's movements, is in similar con-
dtion TO that state of effervescence which preceded
the revolution in England in l62O-30-or that in
France in 1870. Every element of society, thought
religion, politics. morals literature, trade, currency,
or philosophy is in a state of agitation, discussion,
transition, or change. Yet, from the institution ofuni
versa suffrage, and the perfect freedom OF thought.
and effort, violence can take place-no collision
OF classes-no civil war-no insurrection-no blood
nothing but good results.
In politics, we have two great parties and halt a
dozen Presidential candidates, one of which will be
elected in 1874 In finance, we have hundreds of
solvent and broken banks-a restricted currency
very low prices-plenty of provisions-and plenty of
debt In private bankruptcy, probably $4,000 per-
sons have already taken the benefit of the act, and
wiped out debts to the amount of $50, 100000. In
religion, we have dozens of creeds--and fresh re-
velation starting every year, oftener In morals,
we have all sorts of deas-and in literature, every
thing in confuslon-sceptcal philosophy and mate
rialsm SEEM however, 10 be gaining ground and
popularity at every step.
This is the most original and varied country un-
der the sun--and none other is worth living in