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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16


Our citizens have been entertained during the
presep, week by sundfy experiments in Mesmer-
ism, exhibited by Mr.. WEBSTER youth named
FREDERICK, who has attained very high reputa-
ton as subject for the ciacidation Of the truth Of
the science, il Ii be science. We were unable to
attend the lecture, or witness the experiments
Mondsy evening. but went on Tuesday evening to
she Methodist Church. We entered during the
operation Of putting the subject 10 sleep, which
was done in short time, when the experiments
were commenced. Many who saw thefs, we IN
defsiand, were fully convinced Of the truth Of The
science, while others and heard WITH unpeiles'
ing eyes and ears For ourselves we came away
% we went with no definite OF fixed opinion about
The thing.
Il may have been humbug, and we are not pre-
pared to say that the experiments exhibited may
not have the effect Of collision between The profess
sor and bis companion but II they were, the tricks
we're so sdroilly and ngcniously conducted that
they could not be detected. We aided in the ex
pcrments sympathy, by rinching the leg and
ear, piucking the hair, and treading on the toe Of
MIR. Webster, and tried to do ii In such way as
that Frederick should no, know what was doing,
and yetin the action Of the subject in
Simultaneous, and conesponded with wha, mighthaye
been expected IL the pain had been Indicted on him
Ave tried to deceive Mr.. Webster, by taking hold
OF lock Of hair II TO pull IL, hut without pulling,
xuddessy pinched his ear. Frederick cup to
snuii," and instantly cried. +" Oh. don't pinch my
ear" A. we piucked the hair of Mr. Webster.
Frederick on the instant, and sooner than we
thought any sign could be by any commnni-
Gated, gave the natural expression of pain pulling
his own hair.
Again we say If the thing is humbug, Mr.
Webster and Frederick are frsl-iste humbuggers
But the convincing proofs ofthe phenomena to
be established last night, and paper having
gone TO press, we could not report them. Then
persons named by the audience to be put in
communication with tho subject. There can then
be co collision between the person in communica
ton and the Mesmeriser; and If the experiments
be successful, we promise host Of converts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
WING STATE CONVENTION IN VIR-
GINA

Alta meeting Of the Wing Central
State Committee, bed on the LIST of Mo-
vember, 1S43, it wss
ResolUed unanimously, That il is expo.
dent, aud the COMMITTEES recommend i,
to he Wings Of Virginia, that Conven.
ton Of Delegates from the several coun-
ties and towns in the State be held at
some early day, TO consider the subject
OF Wing ticket of Electors for the State
in the next election Of President Of the
United States; the appointment Of Dele
gates TO the Wing Convention TO be held
at Baltimore on the LIST day of May next
for the nomination of wing candidate
for the Presidency and other matters IN
volving the interests Of the Wing party
in the State.
2. Resolced, That il be earnestly re.
commended to the Wings Of the several
counties and towns to send numerous Del
eg,.es to the proposed Convention, and
TO take immediate and active steps for
that purpose.
8. Resolred, That the Committee re-
commend the 22d day of February next
as a proper time, and the city of Rich
mond as proper place, for holding the
proposed Convention; and the Commit
lee beg leave to express to the wings Of
tho State their ardent wish and expecta-
dion that there will assemble on the occa-
sion delegation in numbers and en,husi,
asm worthy ofthe cause and of the high
hopes and brilliant prospects which now
cheer and animate its supporters every
where. BY order Of the Committee:
X. T. DANIEL, Chairman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
The leaIipg ftaturcs 81 Tic law wheel

The leajipg features Of tho law which
they would propose, are
/ Ist. The commissioner OF the revenue,
the sheriff, and the clerk, shall, one monlh
before each Couit, pace the names OF loo
intelligent and respectable citizens 10 i
box, end draw ihence "a or 80 names,
and the persons whose names shall be
thus dawn, shall be summoned at least
len days before The Count, 10 act as jury
men during the Term
Bud. These jurymen shall receive for
their services one dollar per day, 20 b.
paid cut e fund 10 lie ltsied as a part
Of The county levy. This expense 10 be
Reimbursed in part by tax tf a small
amount upoh each verdict.
The advantages which your petitioners an
ticipate from this system, arc briefly thess:
lst. The injustice and inequality oil III,
present system will be removed.
2nd. Tho jurors will be notified 10 adj
vance Ct their appointment, and Will be
able 10 make their arrangements 10 be alb
sent from home.
/ 81. There will be less danger Of pack
ling jury to suit any given case, rs the
sherifIs will have no discretion III the Sc
lection OF jurors.
I 4lh The jurors will be more inlelig nj,
and as necessary consequence, COUNSEL
will be willing 10 submit more causes
without argument public confience IN
and respect for the trial by jury will be
augmented--jures will be less fr, questly
| dvided--therc will be fewer new trials
the administration Of justice will be more
speedy II and the cost Of litigaiil IN will be
greatly diminished.
If The proposed change DO obi cted to
upon the ground Of expense, your p, Ii.
TONERS would respectfully submit the fol-
lowing statement Of the probable cost to
the county Of Augusta. Estimating the
number of days occupied IN the trial oil
Jury causes for each term oil the Superior
Court, at IL, and for each County Court
5, we have "A days each year for the Su.
perior Court, and 30 for the County
Court, making an aggregate of44. Th 4
assuming the number of jurors TO be "a
we have the aggregate cost $976. This
sum divided amongst G,000 tithaoles
leaves the charge to be borne by eact
individual fraction over l6 cents! VIII,
would hesitate TO bear such bunhen as
this And would not sooner see it diff
fused among all The people, who are equal
ly interested in the administration oil the
laws, than imposed on a few, having the
least pecuniary ability to boar It
For the reasons above stated, and FOL
others equally obvious, which might be
presented, your petitioners pray the pas.
sage Of law granting to them, the reo.
Pile, relief in the premises, and as 10 duty
bound they will ever pray, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
From The Richmond Enquirer.
TO THE MILITIA AND VOLUNTEERS Oh
VIRGINIA.

Fellow. Citizens The present incfli-
cient character Of tho Militia Of Virginia,
needs but DO named to you 10 make il APP
parent tina: thorough reform should be
made in the entire system Of its organiza.
aion. And nothing would seem TO be a
more proper step towards commence.
ment Of that reformation, than an altera-
tion Of the mode Of appointing Officers.
1t is therefore, recommended to you, that
some one in each regiment, who is alive
20 the interests oftho right ann Of his
country, do obtain signatures to the fol-.
lowing p iper, a, our next respective reg.
smental mus,ers, and immediately thereaf.
ter, cause the same TO bs transmitted TO
The Executive Of tho State, with request
that he lay the subjectin a proper man
ner, before the Legislature at their mex,
succeeding session. There will be ample
lime between this and the next regimen
tai musters, fully to discuss the subject
and give il that consideration which II re-
quires from every patriotic citizen.
OF Editors of papers 'hrougont The
State will please repuoiish this eommuni,
cation in thor respective sheets, add
arouse the people to a sense oflhe impor.
lance of the subject.
MANY MILITIA MEN.
We the undersigned, citizens of Virgin.
ia, comprising part Of the Militia OF the
State, earnestly and respectfully recon-
mend to the Legislature TO restore by law,
so much of the cons,i,ut ion Of l776 as will
hereafter empower the several county
courts to nominate for appointment by
the Governor, Officers of Regiments be-
low the grade Of Major.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
MANY MILITIA MEN.

TUE COLUMBIAN CoLLEGE, ID. Cit
is with great pleasure we are authorized
10 announce the acceptance of the Pres.
dency of this College by the Rev. PROBES.
sor Joel S. Bacon, OF Massachusetts.
The College has for many years past
been laboring under load of debt, which,
shrough tho long. continued laoors aud
liberal contributions ofis friends, has been
recently finally removed, and we are hap
py in expressing our belief that the ad'
vantages of this institution will be fully
developed, and so fulfil the confident eX'
pecta,ions and cherished hopes Of its many
friends.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
M0TLOE.
TO CONTRACTORS.

TIME undersigned. having been appointed com.
i missioners by the County Court of Berkeley
TO let to contract the building Of Bridge across
Middle Creek, at Darksville; the building of a
Bridge across Mill Creek, at Ross Mill; and the
construction Of road across Mill Creek at Bun.
kers Hill, hereby give notice. that they will assem-
BILE at Darkesville on Friday morning next, at 10
o'clock, for the purpose Of letting said cont acts
THOMAS S. PAGE.
JAMES L. CAMPBELL,
ALFRED ROSS,
Nov l6--lw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

CHANGE IN THE JURY LAWN refer
our readers to an article in another column, res
pec,ing a change in the Jury law Of this State,
which demands the attention Of the people very
materially.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
Signed by order,
DANIEL O'CONNELL,
Chairman Of the Committee.

William Slane, late member of Con.
press from Vermont, has been chosen by
the Legislature, Reporter OF the Decisions
Of the Supreme Court OF that State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

The PORTLAND Posi- OrrIcE---Pest
Haste.--A few days ago Mr.. Lyman,
present Postmaster Of Portland, was turn
ed out, and MIR. Mitchell, an old Postmas-
ter there, was turned in. A few days al
ter that, Mr.. Mitchell himself was turned
out, and Mr.. Lyman was then again turn
ed an. This rapid rotation in office there
surprised some people, but now it seems
that Mr.. Mitchell hopes 10 be turned in
again. After Mr.. Lyman got his second
commission, Mr.. Mitchell few post haste
10 Washington; but as soon as Mr.. Ly-
man knew that, he flew as quick as pos
sible after him. Both these gentlemen
are now there, and wondering what on
earth, or under the earth, Capt. Tyler will
do next. No man knoweth which way
the wind bloweth.--N. y. Express.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
eop SAVE THE QUEEN.
Mr.. O'Connell's Address to the people
of Ireland, mentioned above, is as follows:
ann sAYE rHr QrErN.
ADDRESS TO THE IRISH PEOPLE.


"Corn-Exchange Rooms, Oct. l6, 1919.
nFelow-coun,rymen,-- most heartily con.
graduate you on your excellent temper and good
sense, and on the tranquil demeanor and peacea-
BILE conduct which you have evinced. and still
evince under circumstances of small irritation.
The Management Ito speak in very mitigated
terms) Of the late proclamation must be admitted
by all to be at the least highly incautious. We
could not say less of il: and we do not desire to
say more at present, lest we should be accused OF
wishing to continue excitement which Is our
first object TO mitigate and extinsuish.
You know full well you can place the most inn
plicit reliance upon US. We never will give you
any advice inconsistent with your safety, or with
the due maintenance Of the public sentiment in
favor Of the independence of the Irish Legislature.
You know that cherish the pure flame OF Patri-
otto devotion to Ireland. You know that the sa-
cred love OF father land animates our blossoms with
the determination never to abandon the pursuit Of
the repeal of the union until the Irish parliament
shall be restored.
With these convictions on your minds, we read
ily anticipate your ready scquescence in our adj
vice. We state to you distinctly, that the only
way to obtain the repeal of the Union is by legal,
peaceful and constitutional exertion. II is i'm
possible that nation pursuing such course
should not obtain its great object--that rational
liberty which must include the sef-management
IF Won camm;, cr;me YOU strengthen the enc
NV If Won violate the law or break the peace,
Won f,r,ify vo,r foes Ii is alleged that you are
inf, for self government. Oh, how falseiy alleg-
edi The brst preof indeed, and the most brilliant
that con can give of YOUR capabii,y OF regulating
vonr own pnblic affairs. is the readiness with
| which Won submit, To the advice of your known
fr;end. and The care Won take no, to originate or
oor,,,,orcs a. a,,.ck npon any person. The slac-
r;, MIR hicb von submt moi only TO the reality
but even to the semolanee o iegal poMe', poses
,ban are those in whose hands the prac-
teal detail Of public business happens to be at
present vested
we therefore connaeu.y s az sou - O., r;o'
, t"1 u ~ breach Of he peacc-.o adhere ARMY
TO your principles, but a, the same time to in
terfere with the opinions Of any others.
Is our aS.y as wen ss os, - :, evas,
date ali connection between the Repeal question
and any distinction of creed or religion. What
we seek is not for the benefit Of sect or persoa'
''on' ou. :. Is intended eguaay 'Jn a or o,,.
sianee 30 The Cyown-a,dent in our love Of father.
and-convinced ,ha, our Parliament can be re-
stored BY no other means than those Of peseeabe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

GENERAL APATHy.-W do not see II
announced in the Army and Navy Chronl.
Gle, but our advices from Tennessee,
Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania. and
Ohio, warrant us in asserting that this or
ficer has been superseded by General Vie-
or. We take great pleasure in making
this statement, although we part W tn the
first named gentleman on the kindes,
terms. General Apathy was an easy,
good natured fellow, aflable alike 10 friend
and foe. During an armistice he would
do well enough, and no one was better
companion in a bivouac; but for pitched
battle give us the same commander we
had in the last campaign-Generbt V'ger.
- W1shinqt0a 81 andard.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
Corn! Corn!

"ANTED. 10000 bushels of CORN, dey-
w cred at the 0pequon Mills, for which the
cash viii be paid by
Nov 10 r. TRAMELL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
MEsMERlSN.

pJA number Of interesting articles prepared
for his week, have uuayoidsbly been crowded ous
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.


VNILL be sold. at public sale, at the late resi-
w dence of Josiah T. Ksrney, deed, near
Winecup's Spring. 8 miles west Of Shepherdstown,
on Tuesday, the 28h inst ali the
Personal Estate
Of the said decd consisting Of the following prop,
erty, viz:
Work Horses, Brood Mares and Colts;
Mich Cows and Stock Cattle;
FAT and Stock Hogs; A lot Of Hay;
A fine lot Of Corn, by the bushels;
FARMING UTENSILS,
consisting of Wagons. Barshesr and Shovel Ploughs,
iiarrows, Cullivators; 10 short, every article
ally found on good farm thcrefore, 100 numer-
Gus to mention.
Also, one excellent BAROUCHE, with two
sets Of Harness;
One neat and substantial SLEIGH.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, and Bedding one
Parlor Stove, Tables, Chsirs, Clock, &c, with
many useful articles not necessary TO mention.
Terms Of Saie.--A credit OF nine months will
be given on all sums of IS and upwards, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security; for all
sums under IS, the cash will be required.
Sale to commence carly 10 the day, and continue
from day to day until oil is sold
JACOB MYERS,
Nov 16-2w Admr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
DIE D.

In Bath, Morgan County, on Saturday, the 4th
inst. HIRAM Henry CLAY, son of John and Char :
ity Cox, aged months and l2 days.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

A LARGE assortment of Side Combs, Shell
IN and Horn Tuck Combs, Reeding Combs.
Perior Pocket Combs-Ivory and German Silver,
&c. &c.; Fine Tooth Combs--Ivory and Gifted.
Nov l6 w. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

no Sale Of Richd. W. welsh's property post
poned till 5th December.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
From the Boston Atlas.

THOMAS w. DORR.-We did not in-
tend again TO mention the name Of this
personals he is now 10 the hands OF the
Courts Of Justice of his own State, and as
the visionary attempt TO get up an excite
ment in Massachusetts, on account OF his
arrest, has entirely failed of its object.
We find it necessary, however, to allode
to him for another purpose.
Among the two or three speakers who
barangued tho meeting in State street, On
Thursday evening, was person named
N. P. Banks, Loco Foco Custom Off
Ger, now receiving salary Of $lO9o
year, under John Tyler's man, Robert
Rantoul, Jr. We advise this Banks. if
he cares anything about keeping bis Of
fec little while longer, to mind how he
speaks of Tom w. Dorr. Tyler will
whsk him out Of office in an instant, il he
hears oft. In order to place Mr.. Banks
on his guard, we will just call to his mind
what DORIS opinion of Tyler is. The
following is ON extract from DORIS mani
festo:
"In the vicissi,udes Of The political
world, the chair of State may be occupied
{though it is to be hoped not frequently,
sometimes casualty by an individual who
has betrayed his FRIENDS, without secur-
ing the confidence of his EN- EMlES-
who changes his principles with his habli-
ments, according to the exigency Of the
day-whose opinions and motives are
distrus,ed-w whose MEASURES anG AP-
POlNTMENTS are directed tlwardsrE
soNAL OBJECTS, under the stimulus OF an
nordinate and diseased VANITY, which
braves popular election TO place which
Nature and his constituents never intended
for him-who CONTAMlNATES all
that the touches, and in his turn is worked
upon through dangerous facility OF dis
position, by sinister and unmlncipled al
Wis RS, (some ofthem irresponsIble,) and
who is controlled for the time, by the in
iuence that is nearest at hand, enforcing
itself with appeals TO an indiscrlmnate
credultity and an all grasping SELFISH.
NESS. If such man should arise IN
this country, God forbid that he should
be permitted to hold in his hands, the po-
liticai rights OF Rhode Island, or Of any
other State! Lot them at least remain 10
abeyance Till, in the rapid revolution OF
time, no shall, with the cordial unanimity
of ALL PARTIES, be restored to the
place from which he was taken"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
BOOKS! BOOKS!!

onn VOLS. of New Books, at half price.
aJOO embracing some of the most popular
literature of the da,-wth Blank Books, Lead
Pencils, Crsyons, Steel Pens, Quilts, Water Col
ors, sc. &c, for sale by
Nov. l6 w. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

United STATES District Court for the West
ern Districtof Iugi,ia, holden at Staun-
ton, October Q, lS43.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16
SegH1's,


Brushes.
rLOTH BRUSHES, Hair Brushes. Tooth
~ Brushes, Nail Brushes. Paint Brushes, Sash
Tools. G. III Brushes, Portrait Brushes, Shaving
Brushes. &c. &c., for sale by
Nov Is $50 w. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-11-16

and to give dignity to the adm nls;raton
Of Justice. But how can such result be
accomplished, il the Juries are composed
Of the youngest and leust educated por-
ton OF the community? The natural eff.
feet Of our system is visible in the con.
tempt with which tbs verdicis of juries
are regarded-n the r,quency of hung
juries-in tho facility with which new
trials are granted-in tho delays in the
FINAL decisions Of controverses-an in
tie enormous accumulation OF costs, which
induce many men TO abandon their rights
rather than incur the cost and trouble of
prosecuting them.
Your petitioners might extend the de.
tail of the evils OF the present system to
an almost indefinite length, but as they
will readily suggest themselves 10 the
minds of an enlightened Legislature, they
will forbear from farther notice OF them,
and proceed to suggest the remedy which
they would respectfully propose.
They ask that law may be passed
providing for the establishment OF jury
system, somewhat similar to thet which
prevails in our sister States Of Pennsylva-
MIA, Ohio, and Kentucky. And as the
PEOPLE of other portions OF the common
wealth may not desire such change as
your petitioners seek, they would respect
fully ask that The operation of the law
might be limited TO the county Of Angus
Ia, and such other counties as may think
proper, in mode to be prescribed by law,
TO adopt it. Your memorialists would re.
specially represent that precedent for
this species Of partial legislation, may be
found in the road-lsw, and they are moi
advised Of any evil consequences which
have resulted iron il.
, 1843-11-04
REGULAR PACKET,

FHE fast running passenger steamer
Il U. s. Mail Boreas, T. NJ. Fithian,
Captain, will leave 81. Louis, every
Wednesday and Saturday evening at 4
o'clock. for Keokuk. On her return, will
leave Louisiana, every Friday & Monday
evening al 3, ard ClarksuiM at 4 o'clock
on same day. As the Boreas carries the
Z. s. Mail, she can be depended upon
to leave regularly and punctually, at the
hours appointed.
MAY 9th lS43. Soft.
, 1843-11-04
BOWLING GREEN AcADEMY

THE second session Of the Row
H. ling Green Academy will Com.
mence on Monday the 18th of Ser,
The course of instruction will .m
brace all the branches of a good En-
glish education, with special attention
to the correct use of the English
tonguc--the natural sciences--,b.
Latin and Greek classics, snd Tho
higher branches of Mathematics.
The year will be divided into ouar.
tiers of eleven weeks e~ach--excep,.
ing the next which will continue four.
teen weeks.
Terms for the coming Session.
photography, Reading & Wri-
ting, S4, %
Grammar, Geography, & A.
rithmerIc or either, 600
The Natural Sciences ZOO
Latin & Greek. and the higher
branches Of Mathematics, $50
A pair Of Artificial Globes will be
provided for those who study Geogra.
phy and Astronomy-also apparatus
to illustrate the simple principles of
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.
No deduction will be made in tut.
ton for absence alter 4 scholar is en-.
tered until finally Withdrawn, except
in ra<p of sickness.
There will be a public examination at
the close Of each session.
JOHN HUBBARD.
August I9,h. 1913 tf--42
, 1843-11-04
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby gwen that the under
- signed has obtained from the Clerk of
the County Court Of Lincoln county. Mo-,
letters Testamentary, upon the Will of
William Butler, deceased, bearing date the
llh day of Augu-t, A. ID. l-I3. All per.
sons having claims against said c.tstc. are
requested to EXHIBIT them in one wear from
the date Of said letters, for allowance, or
they may be precluded from any benefit Of
said ~rstHte. aud # such claim. are not pre-
scEtef within three years from the date of
said letters, ihev will he forever barred.
MARY BUTLER, Executriv.
Scptenlhcr 2:5rd, i-I2. 3wIT