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The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

The number of tragic occurrences
which have lately taken place in New
York and the neigbboring cities has
drawn the attention of the legislature
,of New York to the crime Of seduc-
ton and its kindred vices. A report
has been prepared and a bill framed,
but they have not yet been acted upon
by the assembly. The bill is a pretty
strong one. and, if passed into a law,
and carried into execution, is calcula-
ted to chill the licentous ardor of ma
ny hearlless liberliBe. ltsubiecls all
persons guilty of adultery, to punish
ment by Imprisonment in the County
Jail or State prison, for a term not ex-
ceeding three years, or BY fine not
exceeding $500. Lewdness, where
neither party is married. is subjected
20 milder punishment Seduction,
where a female under eighteen years
Of age is enticed away from her par
ents or guardians, is punished with
not less than three, or more than
Eve years imprisonment, or by fne, or
both. The letting Of house for such
an use is punished by Imprisonment
not exceeding two years, by fne Of
$500, or both, aud by forfeiture of the
rent Of The premises for five years en-.
suing, If this bill become a law, and
be carried into force it will have some
effect in lossening the apparent amount
Of this kind Of business but the diff
Guilty in regard TO such laws consists
10 having them executed.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

o. There was a snow storm in the
North. on the Sd instant, which, by
obslructing railways and the passage
Of steam boats, and Stage coaches en-
tirely cut Off the communication ofone
place with another. This accounts
for the failure of the Northern and
Eastern mails bringing US northern
papers.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

~ Fiom De Tsnaeaase paPers us ZEE that
DE canvass or Governor is in aeiiFo Progfsls.
Col Fala. o. 'httle Jimny' and -grinning jim
az" as h ia sometimes callsd. is in ihs field
agaiult Governor Jones, o. esHm Jimmy"
Ths veteran Of the iurf uhe bad hitherto
diatanoed al bis compositions Il aiump speaking
found himself fully matched By an uniried colt
in he last contest, and having 70 carry the
weight Of large amouni Of political sins and
Inconsistencies. was easily rahquished.
The spirit Of the Tsanssses wings Is again
aroused and The boro Of hundred victories is
aied 10 encounter smother Iaoriifying aeieaL
The wings Of Tennessee are q sturdy race,
and when their metal is up, the roaring Of a
lion has no eject in damPening their urdOf.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

For clear and succinci exposition
Of our present difficulties We refer our
readers to an article, headed, "Pros-
poets of1s43" which we copy from
the New York Tribune.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

GrME Munson issull at the Blewett house
taking DaguerreOiype portraits. His like
nesses, are perfectly accurate, and il depends
upon the faces entirely whether they are
handsome or not. They nothing exienuate
nor do they set down aughl in malice, but such
as nature made them hey are delikeated.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

o. Young Mercer is on bis trial
for the killing of HeberIon. The pa
pers state there is every probability Of
his being acquitted by the jury on the
ground Of insanity, the evidence hav'
ing 50 far, gone to establish that fact.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

OFFIoIAL.-The Madisonian thus
announces President Tyler's srpec-
tati0Rs:
1--WE beg leave distinctly to say,
that the President, so far from desi.
ring third party, expects that in six
months his Administration will be sus-
tanned by three-fourths Of the Demo
cratic party in the country"
Was there ever anything so ineiaby stupid
and unreasonable as the pretens ons and ex.
PectatiOns of John Tyler and bis poe, Laureate
John Jones!
Wiihesery evidence ofcontempt poured BY
both parties upon his head, John Tyler, the
creature Of accident seems still infatuated with
the prospects Of reelection, and receives
the insane rawlings Of bis court fool as the IN
spration Of prophecy.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

From all accounts the insurgents in Hsyti
seem likely to succeed. President Boyer's
forces have been defeated, whenever they
have been brought t. an engagement, and be
himself has been compelled to sy to preserve
his Fie.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

u Al the late ward elections, which were
held in Philadelphia, the Wings carried every
card IN he ely bui one.
The Philadelphia Enquirer remarks upon
the result, that the friends Of the good cause
were never more united in Philadelphia, were
never more devoted to the triumph Of HENRY
CLAY and Wing principles than at the pres.
eut paFiod.n
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-20

TIE bllosinr, ubish - sz1ae, tou M
-sou,hron," gives IN aeeaont Of he probable
movements Of DE grand loeo Peso Arm. a.
they are indicated a, Head onuisrs
"Gov. Tucker is On a visit 10 he
north. The commander-in-chier Of
the army and navy Of The Siass Of Mis-
sissippi, has the privilege, nay, the
right, to visit eli the tents within the
bounds Of bis military Jurisdiction.
Being ourselves on The "watchiower,"
We can cast our eye around and see
all that is going on-the marching and
eouniermarching--the front face, and
the righl-a-boul face.-We have found
some Of the seutinels sleeping at their
posts, but have not yet reported them
Al headquarters. Some little muliny
has been manifested BY some Of the
officers on half pay, and those who get
not pay enough. Contingencies have
happened which required the contin-
gent fund, but 4 was not used in that
lcay. The commander-in-chief has,
however, drawn upon his private purse
and partially quoted the disafecIed
officers.
We shall not fail to inform all the
divisions Of the army Of the important
arrangements which have been made
for companies and battalions, the or
ders TO be given, and the mode ofgiv-
ing the words ofcommand. The Pom
totOc regiment will form open rank at
the extreme right, while the Lowndes
regiment will fall Immediately 10 the
rear-alter the frst fire, the Lowndes
regiment will advance FIVE PAGES IN
front, fire, plant the butts Of their guns
on the ground to receive, on the points
of their bayonets, the charge Of the
enemy's cavalry. As these regiments
will be the first to move, we think il
our duty 10 apprize them in due sea-
son, Of q part Of their maueuvres, so
that they may have time to drill"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

mv vote has been demanded by the rules,
have invariably found. in that hah Of
the members from whose judgment nave
differed, a disposition to allow me the
same freedom Of deliberations and 'nde-
pendeuce Of thought which they asserted
for themselves.
The position have occupied since my
elevation 10 the Chair has made i. my dU-
ty to scan closely the progress Of business
10 the House, and owe it TO truth and
Justice to declare, without reference 10
party, that have witnessed an industry,
patriotism, and independence, series
Of information and eloquence, that would
have done honor to any deiberatiye as
semblv in any age or country.
Well am convinced, IN despite of the
recent efforts that have been made, IN
various quarters, by misrepresentation
and traduction, to wea ken the public re-
spect and confidence in the immediate
Representatives Of the People, that the
scrutiny of time will prove this House to
be the sanctuary Of the Constitutlon--the
citadel of civil liberty-the Palladium OF
this Republic. |, is aere-it is here, IN
this grand Inquest Of the Nntlon--here,
| if any where, that resistance will be made
TO the silent arts OF corruption or to the
daring encfoachments Of power; and II
the Constitution the sacred charter OF A.
merican freedom, be destined to perish by
the ruthless hand Of the de magogue or
the usurper, (Which God avert y here, up.
on the floor, it will breathe lis last ago.
MES lis dying gasp.
In the course of our deliberations, IN q
moment of commo,ion and excitement,
am sensible may at times have wounded
the feelings of members. have never
arrested the progress OF business to enter
into explanations; my position in this chair
made it impossible for me to do so, without
endangerng the order and dignity of the
| House. Bes DIES, the moment of irrlia.
ton is not The most propitluus tine for sat-
sfactory explanation. | have chosen, at
the hazard Of injustice 10 my motives, to
leave my justification to the calm and
sober reflection Of members. On my
part, have no wrongs to complain OF
from any in Iivdual upon this floor; II
any have been intended or done, they
have long since been forgiven and forgot.
ten. thank my God have no memory
for injuries.
We are now about to part, many, very
many of us never TO meet again. Let
us separate as social, mora: Beings should
separate-as friends, as brothers. May
the honor Of this House aud the honor Of
this nation be the paramount ambitions OF
us all No matter what nay be our tu-
ture destiny, whether in private or public
life, let all the ends we aim at be our
Cnun,ry's, Gods and Truths.
With cordial wishes for your health and
happiness, and fervent prayer forthepeace,
prosperity, and lasting liberty Of our COM
mon country, pronounce this House ad,
jonrned without day.
| The Address was received with loud
expressions of qualification.
And the House, sine die, adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

TERRIBLE Loss OF LIFE-Destructirt
Fire in Cincinnati BY the Western mai
we have received sslips from the several
newspapers in Cincinnati, dated on Sun.
day morning, February IS, giving an &C.
count Of a deploroble fire in that city, on
the afternoon previous. About O'Clock
the extensive pork packing establishment
Of Messrs. Pugh IL Afford, corner of Wal.
nut and Canal streets, was discovered to
be on fire. 1t was filled with pork and
lard--the Building was one hundred fee,
front by sixty feet deep. The fremer
aud citizens rushed to the rescue, and 9
short time after, an exclusion took place
which threw off the roof, and scattered
the walls in every direction. The explo'
sion is supposed to have been caused by
the generation of gas from the burning
meat The destruction of the house in
volved the loss of number Of lives-the
roof and walls falling on the firemen anc
instantly killing some and wounding q
great number more. One account sup
poses twenty or thirty TO be killed, anc
from fifty to hundred wounded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09
TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN THE WEST

lNDiES--lO,00O LIVES LOST
The brig Frances Jane, Thompson. ar
rived this morning from 81. Johps, Porto
Rico, brings to the Exchange Reading
Room, advices Of the effects Of a severe
shock Of an earthquake, on the 9Th Feb
ruary.
Extracts OF a letter received By the
owners Of the Frances Jane, dated ST.
Johns, February l4th, and 18th, state
"We have just received adyices iron
the Windward. The effects Of the earth.
quake Of the Sth instant, have been aw.
iul, indeed. Point Pefre, IN Guadalupe
is totatfy destroyed, and ten thousand per
sons are supposed TO hare been killed. The
loss of property is immense. AT Anti
qua, also, there has been great loss o
property, but five lives lost. All the mills
and Sugar works are more or less MUIR
ed, and the greater part Of the crop will
be lost. Nevis, Montserat, Barbadoes
&c., &C., are said to have suffered much,
but to what extent is not known yet.
Here, and at ST. Thomas, the shock
was also severe, and lasted at this place
two minutes; but there was no material
damage done at either place. bah
Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09
L lie Nj A r X ETS.
OFFICE OF TIE BALTIMORE AMERICAN,
March 6, l843,

CATTCE. About $50 head of Beef cattle were
offered At the Scales this morning, 1879 of which
were driven North and nearly all 0f the balance
sold prices ranging from So for inferior to So rel
100 lbs or the houf for prime quality, which is p
quail TO "a $3.50 net. The Iiges portion of the
sales were however a. intermediate prices
FLouR.-Sses of Howard street Flour of good
standard brands, have been made from store to-day
to a moderate extent ut 1915, and holders are
generally asking the same price now, The wagon
price is too unsettled to admit OF definite quota
ton.
GnAiE The only sales of Wheat are in small
lots brought in by wagons at 20 rs cts. for good
TO best reds Sales to-day OF white Corn at d
cts. and of yellow ut AZ cts. sale Of Md. Dat.
TO day AT 90 cts. We quote at % 23 cts.
WHIsKEY-Small sales day OF hid. at 49,
and hbls at 90 cis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

COMMODORE PoRTER.--lt was stated, q
few days since, that this gentleman was
IN bad health, but letter in the Philadel'
phia Chronicle from II. f. Porter, Esq,
states it to be erroneous; and adds" BY
advicos received by his family, as late as
the 10Th Of Decenber, the Commodore
was in his usual health. He had an at
tack Of fever and ague, of which he was
relieved, and is riding out as usual. This
Information you may rely upon as cor.
rect, as it comes Immediately from his
family"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

PETERsBuRG RAIL RoAD.-We under
stand that tine work OF relsying this road
with iron, was completed last night, 9th
ultmo. Thus, the Company have avoid
ed the payment of duties to the amount OF
S55, 900, and furnished to the public, one
Of the brst and safest rail roads IN the
United States. The President Of the
Company knows how to have work done,
and well done. - Petersburg Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09
GARDEN SEEDS
5YMR l2.

GARDEN SEEDS
FOR 1919.
EANS-K,dnsy, Dwarf o, Snaps,
- T" Pole or Climbing.
Bse,s-Long Blood and Turnip Rooted,
Brussels Sprouts,
Cabbage--a fine variety,
Carroi-Long O,snge.
Cauli6ower-Early and Late.
COMMUNICATION Geen and nIhers,
Egg Plant; Endive-- Green, Curlea,
Indian Corn--Smiths Ea,ly aud 1u,carorn,
Lettuce Lazy Cabbage,
Melon Best kinds,
Nasturtium,
Onion-Esry White,
ParsIey-Doubr; Parsnip--Large Dutch,
Peas-Finest kinds
Pumpkin--Porato aud Others,
Pepper Bell or Oxheart, OF Cayenne,
Radish-Varous kinds.
Rhubarb--tor pies aud tarts,
Satisfy. or Oyster Plant,
Spinac h--Round.
Squash-Eary Summer,
Toma,o-Laige Red and Yellow,
Tnrnp--Whie, Early Fiat, &c.
All of which are catetuliy selected and warrant ed
10 be Of the kinds named. fresh aud free from mix
tule--lor sale by
WIN. DORSEY.
Feb 9. l843.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

1t is contemplated by the citizens oil
Boston to open popular subscription for
the purpose of erecting simple Naval
Monument at Mount Auburn, to the mem
DRY of the heroic commander of the Con-
stituton, the late Commodore Hull.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

The whole number of buildings erected
in the city ol New York during the year
1912 is OLE, being fiIty-nIne less than in
lS4l.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09
THE SPEAKERS vALEDICTORY ADDRESS
The following is his address:

THE SPEAKERS vALEDICTORY ADDRESS
The following is his address:
GENTLEMEN Before | declare, for
the last time your adjournment, allow me
to tender to each aud every one OF you
my grateful thanks for the attention and
respect have invariably received rs
your presiding officer; and especially
for the fattering expression Of favorable
opinion contained in the resolution or
dered TO DO entered on your Journal this
night. Yet cannot but feel that am
more indebted TO the kindness of this
House than Its justice in the adoption OF
this resolution.
trust, however, shall ever cherish
all those emotions of gratitude and affec-
ton which SO signal an instance OF your
generosity ought to inspire. Whilst the
censure o! this body cannot be considered
trivial punishment, its praise cannot be
esteemed an ordinary compliment. Next
to the satisfaction arising froma conscious
ness OF having discharged my duty, is the
appreciation OF those who have been con.
slant witness Of my Official conduct. Ii
was with dithdence and hesitancv. know.
ing well the high but just responsibility of
this station, that | persuaded myself to
engage in the discharge Of its delicate
and arduous duties. Nothing but the
hope that should recsiye tho cordial
support Of the liberal Of all sides in this
House could have induced me to undertake
so difficult task.
take pleasure in stating that my most
sangulne expectations Of csndor and IA
Vor have been more than realised. A
MIDST all the excitement growing out OF
the animated debates upon the great in.
teresIs OF the country which have so Of
ten and 50 deeply impressed all our minds,
aud enlisted tho warmest feelings of the
hears, have experienced uniform pc.
likeness from every quarter of the House.
When, IN the trial Of opinion upon
questions OF Importance and difficulty,
aus House has been equally divided, and
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

ALABAMA The Legislature Of this
State adjourned on the 18th ultilno. No
relief or stay law of any kind received
the sanction Of the Legislature. The law
which was passed for the division OF the
State into Congressional districts, was
passed exclusively upon the white popu-
lation.-BaH. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

The Democratic members of the Legislature o
Mar land. have recommended the hrst Monday IN
NAV. 1874 az the day fo the NEE ing Of Ma
uona Convention for the Presidency ami Vice Pie
sidenrY
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09
w a II II 7 = d.

On Thursday last, the I'd inst, at the residence
of Josiah Hedges ST., near Hedgesye. BY the
Rev. Mr. Chisholm, Mr.. JoHN X. BonBINs, to Mrs
ELviRA CHRiswELL, all of thi, county.
At Washington, on the 23ih ul,., by the Rev, S
A. Resell Of Va, the Rev. GEORGE w. ISRAEL, O
the Baltimore Annual Conference, to Miss SARAE
r., second daughter OF Thomas Woodward, Esq
Of that civ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

The district cities are infested with
gang Of expert and daring burglars
Several dwellings have been robbed with
in short time, among others that Of the
hon. Daniel Webster, from which num-
Der OF silver and plated articles were sto-
len.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

MIR. CLAY was to stop at Vicksburg and
also at Memphis, a day or two, on his
way home from New Orleans.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

BARGAINS IN YAN0E
AND VARIETY GOODS,
nF The following description:
AIRszors, superior article;
Razor Srops, all kinds;
Pen Knives, large assortment;
Needles, Of the best make;
tlutes,--a good and cheap article
Purses,--silk, head, buckskn and steel;
Phials.-iancy perfume;
Purse Slides steel and gilt
Watch Guards, elastic and silk;
Pocke, Spy Glasses;
Jewelry, gold and gilt;
Snuff and Tobacco boxes
Small Toy Drums;
Watch Feys, good patterns;
Combs Of every description;
Hair brushes, superior kinds'
Cloth, " g
Pocket Books, small and large;
Hooks and Eyes, small, and for cloaks;
Beads, lsiee aud seed; Percussion Caps;
French Leather Drinking Cups;
Spectsces, silver and common,
"a Morocco case and paper;
Roman Cement for mendine China and Glass
whrei
Pins,-American solid head;
Conversation Cards;
Silver and brass Thimbles
German Pipe; Shaving brushes and boxes;
Cork and wood Ink Stands;
Quilts Opaque superior;
Lucifer Matches, safe article;
Lilly White Orris Tooth Wash;
Chlorine
Indian Dive for colorng the hair
Balm Of Columbia. Tor growth of hair;
Small Willow Baskets;
Court Plaster, &C.. &C.. &C.,
-, rafn tbar ariir las tim upncf
Gus to mention. which will be sold to ensure bar
sians, many Of them OF FIST cost.
VIM. DORSEY
n B. Persons having accounts due with me,
will please call and settle, either by CASH NorE,
as do no, wish to put them in collector. hand
WILLIAM DORSEY,
March Q, 1919. DRUeGlsr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

VlRGINlAs-In the Circuit Superior Court OF
Law and Cnancery for Berkeley County, Febru-
airy Rules, l843.
Richard Bodne, phg.
against
Philip II. Dugan, df.
IN CHANCERY.
NNHE defendant not having entered bis sppeur-
"A. ance and given security, according to the act
Of assembly and the rules vt this couri, and it APP
Fearing by satisfactory evidence that he is of
this Commonwealth, it is ordered, ihe, the said
defendant do enter his appearance to This suit. on
the FIRST day OF the next term, answer the bill Of
the plaintiff, and give security for performing thu
decree.--and ths, copy Of this Older be forthwith
published in any newspaper within thi. county.
and continued for two months successfully. and
another copy thereof posted al the font door Of
the Cour,-House of the said county.
Copy -feae.
JOHN sTRoTHER, c.
Feb i6 I8i3-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09

The Alexandra Gazette of The 25th ult.
says I'm the Senate, on Saturday, Mr..
Bayard said he should avail himself of the
present moment TO call up the resolution
commonly known as the expunglng reso.
luton, of which intention he had given
previous notice. If the Senate should
consent to take il up, he would desire that
il might be decided without debate. So Gar
as he was concerned he had very few re-
marks to make indeed he did not know
that he should offer any. II, on the other
hand, the Senate should decide not to take
it up, no must submit, satisfied with hav.
ing discharged his duty in the matter, hav.
ing been instructed by his State. Mr..
Tappan said that the subject was one Of a
highly interesting character, and could
not be acted on without debate. There
were q number OF bills on the calendar
that might be acted on without debate.
The question was then taken on the mo-
ton Of Mr.. Bayard, and decided in TIE
negative by large majority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-09
DISSOLUTION.
K lac Undersigned

H AVlNG purchased the interest Of Peter
z II III. Cookus, win continue the Metcantil,
bu-te-s the old stand. AID tenders his thanks
the customers al the late firm. and respectfully so
lcIt> continuance Of their patronage.
GEO. w. ROBBINS.
March 9.-3w.