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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
From The IYsliamsport Banner.
TOLLS ON THE CANAL REDUCED.

IOLLS ON HE CANAL hEDONED.
We aye informed from a scource on
which we can rely, that the tolls on the
Chesap eake and Ohio Canal have been
reduced very much, the new rate to take
effec, from AMI after the 20ih Of this
month. The following list will show the
reduction, on the principal articles. from
this place:
Flour reduced from 80 to so per ton
Of III barrels,
Wheat, Rye and Barley from So to
l so per ton of 40 bushels,
Iudian Corn fr, m 81 to I so per ton
Of 40 bushels,
Oats and Con in the ear from SO to
l so per ton Of 80 bushels,
Bacon from 81 to SO per ton Of 224O
| lbs.
Salt from 81 80 to per ton of45 BUSH
els of fine, or 80 bushels Of coarse.
PLASTER, free Of toll.
Lime from 81 to so cents per ton OF
25 bushels,
Bark in boats from 81 to IS cents per
cord of 1913 cubic feet,
Fire wood from 81 TO 25 cents per cord
of 1913 cubic feet,
Boards and Plank from 81 to rs cents
per ton of 1000 feet, board measure,
Sh nges from 81 TO rs cents per ton Of
5000 shingles,
Timber, round or square from 81 TO so
cents per ton of 10 cubic feet.
Hooppoes from 81 TO rs cents per ton
of 1000.
Rough stone from 81 to SO cents per
perch of 25 cubic feet,
Dry Goods Groceries, &c. from 81 to
l so per ton,
The toll on barrel Of Flour from this
point to the District is about Is cents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
LEWIS STEENROD.

The Marion Pioneer is somewhat canstio upoI
tie Nj. C for the Wheeling district. We nus
confess that we always heard that his Represents
live stood like his ds,rict, at tho tai-end Of th'
Virginia delegation, and in casting our eys ove
our Representative. in the next Congress, we rs
Their think he will bling up the rear again Well
ifhe does them no good. he may be Harmless, Eel
bow, and Il he should tax his seat in Sleepy Hol
low in the House, why it viii be well enough
But. badinage aside, why did not the Wings bring
p candidate into the feldi You should not have
lcl him walk over the course alone, even though
succrss we're hopeless. In our district, though We
we're beaten 600 votes we still thought il was bet.
ter TO do our duty We promise. however, to make
. sland rally in tho contest Of Al.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
TIE LOCUSTS.

We have copied two articles from the Richmond
papers. in relation TO the seventeen year Locuss,
which bofh JOURNALS have prophsced will make
,heir appearance dis year and we have likewise
.-cn several paragraphs in our exchanges in rela.
ton to the expected appearance Of these inseets.
In none Of than. however. have we seen a refer
epce to the year 1894, which was Locust year,
as also was 1917. ifthey really came from the
ground in 1926 and in 1909 and in 1892, as stated
by the Richmond Wing, In such great numbers, how
comes it they "lost their reckoning" and appear
ed in 1917, and again in 1891 We have been
much surprised tha, their resurrection nine years
ngo, has not yet been noticed, for they filed the all
In ibis quarter with their music, which we had
supposed, was within the recollection Of every
body, There isa Tradition concerning them that
they descend for half the period of IL years, and
ascend during The other half How true this may
BE- as well az the prophecy that this 10 Locust year
"e nus,lesye the knowing onss to determine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
COM Mckenzie,

THIS officer has received another hatrerng ta'ti-
nonial Of public esteem. through the merchants
ehipou ners, Sc. of the city of New York, who have
tsndersd him a public letter Of congratula,ior
ou his honorable arouittal by his suPcrors as wei
as his esials The signers Of the letter comprise
the leading merchants of the great emporium, and
are NOR. than three hundred in all, Com nander
Mckenzie. letter is short, dignihed and grateful
response, and IS entirely worthy of its gifted au
thor.
The New York American states that the gentle
nea signing the letter have claimed the right o.
rsying every expense to which Mr. Mckenzie has
been subjected by the various trials to which he
has bssu exposed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

M Caleb Gushing has drawn his outfit and sal
arv Ne Minister and Commissioner 10 China from
the Tre,s.ry, sls, 900. He is to take with him
NJ. john Tyler jr. as Secretary and Mr.. Fletcher
Webster as an attacht.
The Presidont, it is said, will very shortly pro-
vide for another member Of the Guard, Dr. hal!o
y. upoa whom he viii confer the vscnn, post o.
Minister to CJns,antnople.
Nessrs. Irwin and Gushing being already dis
posed Of. ard Profit and Mallory in prospect o
,rpointneni, the hole weight of sustaining th'
administration will fall upon the shoulders o
Me,,r.. Wise and Gilmer, who. all told, will con.
siitu'e the Tyler Isrty in the next Congress!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
THE RAIL ROAD SUIT.

Our neighboring county Of Washington does net
seem disposed to absRdon It's hopes Of ultimate
Iy gaining the suit for million Of dollars. between
he Rail Road Company and the county. IL -
stated that the Comnissionefs have entered INTO
the requisite boni TO secure The cnst prepata'
tory to carrying the Of Washington COM
~ ". the Baltimore and Ohio Rsil Road ComPa-
ny into the Supreme Court Of The United States. -
The counsel for the county are TO get $50 900 i
,hes succeed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
MEXICO.

Mr.. George b. Criitenden, son Of the
Hon. ]. J. Criitenden one ofths Texan
prisoners, arrived at New Orleans On the
7th inst. from Vera Cruz oy way of Ha-
vana. Messrs. David Morgan and Geo.
c. Hatch, Two ofthe San Antonio priso.
ners who had escaped from the Castle oil
Perote, have also arrived at New Or
leans.
Mr.. Souihall, bearer OF dispatches TO
NJ, xico, hal arrived at Vera Cruz when
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

VIRGINIA CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.
The returns Of he late elections for members oil
COS, three Wings, and one Tyler man. Mr.. Wiae,,
VIZ:
Loeofocos Atkinson, George c
Dromgoole, Walter Coles, (. w. HUBBARD, T. w
G,lmer, Heory A. Wise, (Tyler,) William Lucas
William Taylor, James B. Waite. George w
Hopkins A. A. Chapman, Lewis Siesnrod.
Wigs -willoughby Newton, Ssmus Chiffon
George w. Summers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

SHIPMAN.--The Louisville Journal O,
the 9Th instant says
This man, who absconded with the
funds of one OF the New York banks. and
whose arrest in Illinois, by some Of the
citizens of Terre Haute, we recently no
tced arrived here yesterday in the steam.
boat VigIiant or his return to New York.
He is returning voluntarily; being I'M
accompanied by any officer, and entirely
unreslraned in his movements. He gave
up $4,000 in Terre Haute in various
kinds of funds, for which he took a re-.
ceipt. and the gentlemen to whom he sur.
rendered the amount gave him $3.50 to
defray his expenses to New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
RICHMOND DISTRICT.

M Dous, it ia said intends contrasting the sea,
ot Mr.. Jones. The friends of both preparing
to assist them. Mr., Jones has the return by SO
votes.
In ,he NorFulk district, it is also reported that
Lanshorne. the Wing candidate, will contest
the election with his competitor, Atkinson, who has
the return ny FIVE votes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
Democratic Majority 24--las, year ~.

John 6. Martin. Esq. has been removed
from the Pos, Office of this place, and
Capt. James Reamer, rank Locotoco,
appointed in his stead. Mr.. Martin has
made very efficient officer, and no rea-
sonable objection could be as igued for
his removal. The policy of Captain Ty-
Ter and David r. Porter, who are moving
heaven and earth TO get the Locofuco
nomination for The next Presidency and
Vice Presidency, however, required it,
and 1t was done.--Bedford Eng.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
oDp fELLoMs' PROCESSION.

Ga Saturday las', the Order Of Indepcnden, Odd
Fellows, 10 this place. turned gu, in procession and
after marching through several streets, proceeded
10 the Methodist Chu-ch, wb,re Addresses
we're delivered by the Rev Mr.. Ryder, Of Hagers
town, and Rev. Mr.. Bar. Of Harper's Ferry. 4
large number we're IA suendaree, principally from
Harper. Ferry end Maryland.
On Saturday, next, the corner stone Of The new
GerT.ap Reformed Church in Burke street, viii
be laid with Masonic ceremonies, BY Equality
Lodge
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Aurora-the Tyler organ in the
latter clty-says that President Tyler pro-
poses to be present at the celebration OF
the Bunker Hill Monument on the a7th
of June next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

g. ". Groham, who has been on trial at Staun-
,sa in the u s. District Court there, for purloin-
ina money from the Mail, while Clerk in the
Winchester Post Office, has been acquitted. So
says tho Harriaopburg Register Of Saturday. The
t,,a occupied many days, and excited considerable
interest. A large number Of Witnesses from Win
chester were examined.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

1t is stated TO be tho intention Of the Navy De-
paumep, to send for the remains Of Commodore
Porter to Consisnlinops, and that the brig ifuH-
ton is now at NstGolk fol that purpose under sail
ing orders
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

1t is stated in the Annapolis Republican
Of Saturday that Governor Thomas has
refused TO pardon Capt. Joseph Ovens,
who was convicted of murder in the sec.
ond degree, and sentenced 10 confinement
in the Penitentary for seven years, at the
April Term of Anne Arundel County
Court.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

General Games has been assigned to
tho command OF tho Third Military De-
par,ment Of the Army. His headquarters
will be at ST. Louis, Missouri.--.9rmy and
Nnru CAronaels
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

Below we give the political complexion of the
Delegates elect from ell the counties In the State,
except three, Braxton & Lewis. and Randolph,
which we find in the Richmond Enquirer:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

FARMERS AND MILLERs' BANK, HA-
GERsrowN.--We observe by the New
York and Philadelphia papers, that the
notes ofthis institution are quoted at only
IL per cent. discount. The improvement
in its credit il is said arises from change
in the management OF the Bank.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is
practically in navigable order throughout
It's whole length. Boats from Hancock
and intervening points are now in course
of hourly arrival at Georgetown. SIEVE
raj coal barges from Cumberland, freight
ed with that valuable mineral product Of
the Aleganies, have also arrived here.-
Georgstopn Advocate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

+Last year Democratic.
tone d legate last year Wing.
tLast year Wing.
Las, year the Democrats had "a in the
House, the Wings 30.
To hear from-Brsxton & Lewis land RAN
dolPh last year Democratic. If they elect
Democrats, the next House of Delegates will stand,
rs Democrats, SO Wings. The last House was
thus divided Democrats 84 Wings so, which
shsws Wing clear gain of 0 produced as follows {:
Whig .-Albenarle. ., PowhataK !, Han
over |, Southampton |, Fsuquier 2, Fairfax !, Iy-
Ter |. Morgan |, King e. Queen l, Marshall /.
Henry |, Grcenbrer l, Fayette & Nicholas |. is
Wig ioS-Norfolk County !, Rappshan.
mock L. Giles 4 Mercer l. Cabel s. Wayne !,
can !, Poeshontas ]. 6
-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18
VIRGINIA CONGRESSIONAL ELEcTIo

At Springfield, Illinois, the seat OF Government
Corn il now selling at eight cents q busbel!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

DISTRESSING ACcIDENT.-Mr. William
Morgan of Clarke county, aud two Of his
negro men, were drowned in the Shepan-
doah River on Saturday the 9th lust.
They got into a boat to cross over at
Craig's Island. with some f'rming utensils.
The boa, was in bad condition, and let in
waie.. Ii either sunk or turned over, and
Mr.. Morgan and two of his servants were
drowned. Their bcdias were found a
few hours after the sad accident. MIR.
Morgan was a worthy and resp ctable
man-unmarrl, d, we believe, but has lett
some relatives and many friends to mourn
his un,imely death. - Winchester Repu6A.
ran
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

1t is reported in Washington that the
u. s. steamship Missouri, is ordered to
the Chinese seas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

The New Orleans Courier states thar
S447 900 were coined at the Mint at that
place during the month Of April. ofthis
amount $3.50, 900 were in gold.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

THE FisHERIEs.--The Alexandra Ga
zette says: "At the close of last week, the
fish rnen at the different landings on the
Potomac, began TO cut out their seines,
and the fishery for this season is, there
fore, rapidly drawing TO close. We re.
greet to say that, generally, it has not been
successful one. Considering the outfit
and the number of new landings opened,
the herring fishery this Spring has been
more decided failure than any that has DC.
Cured for several wears"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

WINCHESTER PREsByTERY.-Ths body
Told School, as we lean from the Free
Press, commenced its session in Charles
town on Wednesday the Sd, and iermina.
ted its labors on Saturday. During the
week, and on the Sabbath following, there
was preaching by several ministers from
distance, and the services were very in.
,eres,ing and edifying. There were a
large number Of commandments on the
forenoon of Sunday. and some additions to
the Church. The nextsession of the Pres
bytery is to be held at Petersburg, in Har.
dy county, on the 7!h Of September next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-05-18

CAMP FREDERICK.--Ths Committee OF
arrangement, says the Frederick Herald,
have named the Grand Encampment
which is to be held near Frederick on the
9th of June next A." Camp Frederick, and
have selected the public grounds, attached
to the Barracks at the Southern end Of
the city as the location ofthe Camp.
The ground is high and dry, and in ev.
cry respect is pecul airy suited to the pur-
pose. We doubt whether more eligible
spot could be chosen 10 the State. A
grand gathering of citizens soldiers may
be expected on the occasion.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-04
ERUPTION OF MOUNT ETNA.

The following account Of the recent eruption Of
Mount E,na, is from correspondent Of the London
Despatch. The eruption took place in the fore pact
OF DE ember last
We started from Palemo, by the Messina road, at
half past O'Clock on Monday morning. December s.
and iowa ds sunset on the following day, arrived al
Aderno Uil Sicilian or lis English miles from the
capital) and thence while changing horses, we had
the first view Of the eruption We could pla My dis
the fiery stones rising and falling, but at that
distance looking like sparks. ball of fire seemed
TO roll up from the crater swelling il into the
form Of vas balloon, from the top of which pro-
ceeded blazing column, which, at length, burst al
its summit and fell in soft showers e slowly descend
ing fire. Next morning we arranged for our excur-
sion up the mountain, and started at ~ al night. The
lava light grew stronger advanced and on turn
ing projecting pout Of the mountain the alter and
the upper part Of the stream of lava burst upon our
sight in all ITS magnilcence. We we're now $500
feet up the mouna n and about six miles distant from
the crater. | do not think it looked grander at any
higher point The volcano spoutng out fire and
red hot stones to prodigious height fully twice
great as that Of the cone which is 100 feet high in
a large column, apparently Of the size OF mariello
tower at the mouth Of the crater and disendng, to
an enormous bulk till at its utmost height, IT burst
into myriads Of fiery fragments, those the left be
ing particularly conspicuous, because there was no
lava there and the red hot stones contrastcd with the
dark side Of the mountain As they fell, they cast a
bright glow on The snow, and each particular merry
fragment lighted up its portion of the snowy
surface, while a column Of Illuminated steam arose
wherever the Kissing balls OF fire sunk upon the
ground.
The higher climbed the longer line VIC Of
lava and after another hour and halfs ascent VIC
reached plain OF seeming sand and (beng in fact
puverized scoris,) Of about mile square in extent
and studded with genista broom, the only plan
that grows al this height, which was above that o
the Casa del Bosco. Here the guides required tc
stop, as it would be highly dangerous to proceed fur
ther during the night.
We were, however, well content to halt in the pc
sition we had now att.ned as wo enjoyed a compet,
view OF he crater, and Of the whole stream of Laws
from its to the lou est depth had yet reached
The crater thus seen, rcsembled an enormous bow
trimming over with molten metal, such as one see
in the foundres, which stresmsd down IN cas-
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-04
CIrRInIrs nlNnRCE CASE.

The correspondent of the Newark Advertiser gives
the following sketch Of divorce case which came
before the New Jersey Legislature at its last session
and passed the House
" The application came from the husband, and
among other charges against her he said she was to
familiar with young gentleman, and drank switzel
and PLAYED cards with him. After the documents
were read, letter was sent to the Clerks table,
which had Just been received from the wife. She
said she should not oppose the divorce, but the bill
ought to be changed SO that she might he divorced
ffom him. She was married TO him whom very young
and in about year she found she had mistaken her
man lie could afford her no pleasure and she sought
II classification pleasure and happiness are the ain
OF every one and if there any gallantry IN til,
Legislature, she thought they would change the ap
plication aud divorce her from her husband
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-04
THE JOURNAL OF BANKING,

DY WILLIAM NJ. GOUGE.-Proposals for pub
ID fishing periodical, to be entitled "THE
JOURNAL or BANKNG.n
Ii will contain
lst A new edition Of " A Short History Of Paper
Money and Banking in the United States" by VIM.
NJ Gouge, with corrections and additions bringing
the narrative down to the present time.
ID. Essays on Banking Currency, Exchanges, and
kindred topics in which efforts will be made TO place
these subjects in the clearest light possible.
Sd. A semmonthly review Of the times, cmbra-
cling the most important events especially those
which relate TO the money and produce markets, aud
which affect the general operations of business
lth. Such miscellaneous matter as will, while il
will add TO the interests of the work. subserve its
main object which is that of showing the true cha
racter OF our paper money and banking system, and
the effect il has on the morals and happiness Of the
different classes of the community.
This Journal will be especially intended for Farm
err and Mechanics but il is hoped it will not prove
unuseful to Merchants and other productive members
Of society.
1t will be published every two weeks. Each
number will contain sixteen pages octave double CO.
lumn with the leaves stitched and cut thus uniting
the advantages of the open sheet with form con'e-
nient for binding.
The price will be
For ono copy, one dollar and fifty cents year.
For four copies, five dellars or one dollar and
twenty-five cents each.
For ten copies, ten dollars, or one dollar each.
The first number will be issued In the first week OF
July, lo4l
In all cases, subscriptions must be paid in advance.
PHILADELPHIA, May, lS4l.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-04
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