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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16
GE0Rc1A--THH WINGS Tnruun-
PHANT

The gallant State Of Georgia has seen her error
and has returned TO the true path. We grieved
much over the loss Of this State in the Presiden-
tial and have always believed that the people
there were deceived and cheated with the Teras
kam6ag. aud we are now convinced, were the race
to run over, MIR. PoIk or any other other Loco Fo-
co would be distanced We clip the following
cheering news from the National Inteiligencer of
the l4th inst
The Augusta Chronicle of. Saturday
has returns, official and reported, from
sixty. seven counties, which show a gain
Of about $500 yotesin favor of Governor
CRAWFORD over the vote for President last
year. There are twenty-six counties to
hear from, which will probably increase
the gain. There can therefore be no
doubt of the success of Gov. CRAWFORD
by a handsome malority-say from 1000
!, 500 votes.
1t is supposed that the Legislature, on
joint ballot, will likewise be Wing. The
Chronicle says that the Senate will prob
ably stand 20 Wings TO % Locoiocos.
which will give the latter majority Of
three in that body. In the House, the
prospect now is that there will be Wing
majority of six to eight.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

We are requested by the Superintendent
of the Western Asylum 10 state that on
the 10th day of September, Mr.. w. SMALL,
who had for some years been patient in
said Institution, made his escape, and that
nothing has since been heard from him.
The family and other friends of MIR. Small
are Of course uneasy, and would be most
grateful for any information in regard to
him. He is genteeI looking man, about
45 years of age, about 6 feet high and
corpuent dark complexion, black eyes
and hair, of good address, and being in
sane only on one subject his mental dis
order will not probably be detected by
casual observers. Address DR.. Francis +.
Suibhng, Staunton, or Henry j. Sebert,
Esq, Hedgesv,Ile, Berkeley County
Stqaion Spec.
05- Editors throughout the State will
please copy. sa 8Hsa -55 f..agtI
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16
NEW GOODS.

We direct the attention Of our readers to the adj
vefiisements OF our Merchants in our columns this
week. We have never known large stock of
Goods 10 be brought to our Market before, and we
have no doubt dealers will lind il to their adVan-
tails, as the advertisements will speak for them
selves. We also direct attention to the advertise
ments Of our country friends, Messrs. B. X. Boyd
4 Bro, at Mill-Creek, A. c. Hammond, at Spiing
Mills, and J. + Cookus at Bedingtou.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

The projectors of the Monument to
Gen. JACKSON, IN Washinton. have issued
an address TO the People Of the United
States IN favor Of that design, and intend
to send agents throughout the country to
collect funds for the accomplishment Of
their object.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

SECOND THoUGnrs.- .ouug Indy %
Cincinnati was lately undergoing The '.e
matrimonial, but when the minister 'eqoi'
red The little mouosylabe ''yes, she teoN
second thoughts, and replied nc" sae
considered that there YVES too greAi
disparity in their ages, and let the foe", =,
humming "Au old man would be ~op'"-,
to the discontinue ofihe poor bfldcs 0e'"'
--Baitimore San.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16
g1-col1os's Life and Tine. Of Henry Clay it

gJ@CoLroN's Life and Times of Henry Clay it
Is said is now rapidly passing through the press
and will soon be ready tor delivery, Mr.. Clay has
Iced and been an actor in some Of the most event
iul times aud scenes connected with our history
and ,hi, work viii no doubt be one OF the most in
terestng ever published in this country. What
Wig Who is able purchase it will be without il
1t will be a legacy well worthy of transmission
II ON one generation to another.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16
FARMERS. TAKE NOTICE.

We direct the attention OF the Farmers to the
annexed notice Of the Executive Committee of the
Berkeley Agricultural Sooiety-it wall be seen that
they have tbosght i. expedent and proper to change
the day of the first Annual Meeting of the Society
from the 23d to the Both inst. We feel confident
that this meeting will be OF deep interest. and
therefore we hone to see foil turnout.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

6y-We learn from several Of our Millers that
the late copious rains have replensbed the streams
suficiente TO allow them an abundance Of water
for grinding, and that they now busily at work.
We paid visit to the eoantry few days since,
and were much gratifed to observe the improved
face Of every thng-the pastures are spriuging up
and the wheat has taken beautiful start.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

0s-We are much gralihed 10 learn from the
New York papers that the Hon. THEODORE FRe-
LiNoHuYsES is recovering from his serious illness.
He is one Of the puiest and best of the present
age, aud his loss would be most seriously depored
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

SANTA ANNA.--By the last arriva from
Havana we learn that Gen. Santa Anna,
the ex-President Of Mexico. is still LIVING
in ease and elegance at the famous country
scat Of DR.. HeyIa, in the district Of Mar
ianao. 1t is a sump,uoss residence, and
might well be deemed a palace.-N 0.
Picayune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16
A yINDiCATloN AND DISCLOSURE

A yINDlCATI0N AND DISCLOSURE.
The Public has long suspected that
some disclosure, says the National Inielli-
gencer, like that ioresnadowed below,
would be forthcoming, whenever Mr..
CLAY considered the reasons for his 81.
lence, whether a matter OF honor and
confidence, or merely self.imposed, as at
an end.
We have received specimen sheet Of
Colton's Life of that greatest statesman
of our times; and at its page 100, vol. 1,
we find the following passage -
"Numerous have been the occasions,
as all know when Mr.. Clay might have
taken the popular breeze, and been watt
ed to the highest pinnacle of ambition
when. too, as was thought and argued by
ais friends, he might have done it without
reproach- when, indeed, it was urged
upon him as duty to his country, to his
friends, TO himself. But, always judging
FOR himself as every man must do in all
cases OF casuistry, which can be settled
only by the feelings Of his own heart, his
answer ha, uniformly been. when COM
PEELED by the decisions of conscience, 10
dissent from others, in such debate: i
had rather be right than be President
His magnsnimity, has, on more occasions
than one, barred the door to his advance
ment. In the case Of the notorious
charge of bargain, for the election of Mr..
Adams. in 1926, it has, for nearly quar-
ter Of a century, been in the power of MIR.
Clay, at any moment, TO prove by posi-
tive evidence that the dishonourable pro-
posals Were made by those ,cho brought the
charge but who, having been spurned,
and anticipating an arraignment on the
same count, were first in court, with a
gross fabrication in their right hand
But magnanimity, and that TO political
opponent, who was himself the agent in
this transaction, has hitherto kept the key
to the secret. In a future page OF this
work it will be unlocked"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

GtItis rumored ihqt Gen. RoNuLos M sAuS'
psns Of Nor,b Carolina, has been appointee Min
is,er 10 Spain in tie place Of WAsHSeroS tRviSe'
He will be Grstra,e hand to attend the "Bull
bates iii is well suited 10 his tdstes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

0tws end on our table this week the October
Numbers Of the Famer's Library Albany Culliva-
tor and Sso,terb Planter, Of which we viii speak
more fully next week,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-10-16

while bis guests were pariaking Of some
OF his excellent wiRe. which, by the way,
was homemade. "When at Mobile, a, a
public dinner" said he, several persons
near me refused vine. remarked to
one OF them. lady. that the use of wine
was not forbidden by scripture, and cited
the instance OF our Saviour turning water
into wine. She replied II was to show
bis power Of working miracles. True, |
repl ed but if YOU will show a solitary
instance from Genesis to Revelation
where wine was turned into 'ratcr, will
admit the refu,ation Of my position"
Now that have seen Henry Clay, |
do not wonder at the hold he has upon
the warmest affections Of his country men.
He is emphstically fine old country
gentleman. His manner is irresistible.
Such as would enable him to say most
disagreeable things, and atihe same time,
occasion you to thank him for il. Be-
nevolence is the strongest expression of
his coun,enance, and one feels as much
at ease in his presence, as by bis own
fireside. A really great man is rsiey
punctllious in his address. Genuine no.
likeness, II is truly said, is in the heart,
and the intuition of the experienced as to
propriety, is for better than studied man.
nerisms. Hence, precise person draws
from us the inference, that he is either
an iceberg, or, TO use scripture express
sion, "not of this world"
II such is Mr.. Clay in the quiet scenes
of domestic and social intercourse, there
are occasions when, his whole beng seems
changed. The eye that only expressed
mildness and Senignancy, flashes sharply,
piercing as lightning, the high, retreats
ing, intellectual forehead, and massive
countenance, which beamed with oenevo-
lence, is awe inspiring and majestic, while
noble thoughts are poured forth with an
eloquence and power that makes every
nerve OF lis hearers thrill in the presence
of one OF the mightest OF iulellecis and
greatest of statesmen.
No portrait can do justice to Henry
Clay. 1t may stereotype lis features,
but the animating principle which illumes
those features; With ever varying ex-
pression--at one moment severe and
stern, full of manliness and dignity, at The
next as soft aud graceful, and winning as
woman,
alike any fair lake. the breeze Is upon,
That breaks into dimples and laughs IN the sun :,
lit is impossible for canvass 10 give. or
description to convey an adequate impres.
sion. HENRY HOWE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
From the Ohio Statesman. ]

WE ARE IN DEEP, SAD, SOLEMN MOURNING.
The greatest man OF his age is no more
Gloom hangs over the nation, and the silent ho-
mage OF the heart is performing its duty, while
the tear burns its course down the sturdy cheek
offreedoms devo,ees Andrew Jackson is dead
Words would derogale from his glory and re-
nown the pen shrinks in despair from eulogy-
Let the aged bow in silent reverence 10 his pat
rotic vir,nes-let youth lisp them but 10 emulate
Death, boast Of thy conquest, hard as was The
battle Yea, DEATH thou art The only foe lha,
ever conquered Andrew Jackson. Repose upon
thy laurels!
A friend has attempted eulogy lis well-we
have no such relief.
THE LAST OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PREsI-
DENTS.
The Statesman" of Today goes forth to it.
readers shrouded in mourning. Andrew Jack
son is no more! The warrior, statesman, and
Christian has passed 10 his final home, and now
sleeps beneath the green turf of the Hermitage
BY the side OF the fond wife he loved 50 well.-
Yet, though The dust will claim all of him that is
mortal, his fame will live fresh and green on the
page OF his coun,ry's history, 50 long as truth,
virtue and sle-hearted patriotism find admirers
The history of Andrew Jackson is The history
oil his country SO Intimately is his name asSocia-
ted with her prosperity and her honor. Among
her warriors, he ranked second only 10 The Father
OF ms country; among her statesmen, lie took his
place with Thomas Jefferson. He was one 10 be
admired Tor his patriotism, revered for his wis
dom, and loved for his virtues.
The death of Gen. Jackson, ,houph lono ex-
peeled, will plunge the nation in grief and be re.
garded as a national calamity.
General Jackson, at the tender age of fourteen,
entered the army of the revolution in defence OF
that liberty 10 which his whole life aucs,ed his un.
swervins devotion. There his two brothers of.
tered up their lives in defence Of the same princi-
pie; and he, for whose death the people Of this
mighty republic now weep, carried 10 that grave
where he has lately been laid. an enduring me-
mortal Of that fierce contest. Later in life, he
commanded the armies vi the rsputhc, and the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
DIED,

Died, al his residence, in Smithfeld, on Thurs
day, the 10Th OF May, DR.. JOHN II. PuRDlE, IN
The 18th year Of his age. The deceased had
served his countrymen in various public capaci-
ties. in faithful and cfcdilable manner. Phys
ica in6rmity, the effect of age, had for several
years disqualified him for active duties, and the
disease which terminated his mortal career was
complicated and painful.
Died, on Friday, the l6:h OF May, ls45, Miss
MARTHA M. NELSON, Youngest daughter of VIM.
Nelson, Esq, of Long Creek, Louisa, in the 9th
year of her age. II is but seldom we have 10 per-
form the melancholy task of recording the death
of one so truly amiable in all the relations of life,
or in whom were blended so many virtues with
the unaffected pety OF a Christian, as the subject
Of the present notice. Possessed of mind re-
markable for lis vigor, and which had been Guilt
valed 10 no ordinary extent, her society was rem,
dered pleasing 10 all around her and her early anu
unexpected death is one Of those mysterious DIS
pensations OF Providence which passes our COM
prehension.
For several years previous 10 her death she had
been truly pions and unpretendng member
OF the Episcopal Church. and in her last moments
gave evidence of the sincerity of her Religious
faith, which left no doubt on The minds OF those
around her. Of triumphant passage from TINS
heeting vale OF Tears 10 celestial home-"h
house moi made with hands, eternal in The hea-
vens."
Though naturally afraid Of death, Gall her an1-
ie,cs about which had been awakened by The
loss Of her mother just month before, who died
by the same disease with which she wa, herself
allcled,) and constantly apprehensive lest she
should talter at lis approach yet when The gloomy
hour arrived, it was iumined by ray oil tn
umphant hope, and she was endned with
III ST parth
her last audible expressions was, This world IS
darLenns but another is Frightening 10 my view"
after which she fell asleep in the arms OF her Re
deemer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
EDUCATION.

We have no time this morning 10 respond as
we desire, TO The suggestions contained in The FOL
lowing communication from our intelligent cor
respondent We simply publish his article, hop
ing hereafter 10 recur 10 The subject, which, we
agree with him, is full OF interest
We are clad 10 hear that the Lexington MILF
tary Institute is progressing with such steady sue
cess TtwouM be a subject full OF instruction,
10 enquire how far the principles oil that school
are applicable 10 other portions OF Inc Siate-
Ii gives US sincere qualification 10 see The pub
lie mind aroused upon the great cause OF Elu-
cation and general improvement OF Virginia. II
prosecuted without sectional pre]udices, ana win
proper regard 10 the interests OF The whoie sa'e'
! much good must spring out OF full and Tree
discussion. The public spirit should not be al
lowed 10 relax, before some efficient system Is
carved out for the action Of the Legislature:
To The Editors II the Enquirer:
Gentlemen: While reference is being had 10
The various institutions OF learning in this COM
monwealth, and new plans and many changes
suggested for their better management, IS " ou' %
lime or place 10 hint al the well-beIus ana lhcreas
ing usefulness of the Military institute at Lex
ington2 This is certainly one OF Inc most ~, ~,
tereslng schools any where 10 be found, we
hear Of no Disturbances lhere-no outbreaSs-nt
violation OF moral decency; hui, on The contrary
We do hear of The most perfect harmony ana gen
! ilemanly department amongst It's students, ~l'ic'
certainly is not surpassed, if equalled by any IN
>ilu,iun in the country; and this rs solely the re
sult Of the Riiitarp principle which more hdPp,il
operates in efecting proper re; araint pom ,h
Young men ,han any and every other system tha
has been tried, because its appeals are 70 The no
nor of a soldier. Would it not be we'll Tor you
gentle men, Who with other editors give impuls
10 public opinion, TO reflect upon, digest and sus
gest pnher introduction OF this $! stem !,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
POETRY.
From the Dublin Nation.
TIE WIDOWS FIELD.
Az ArTuMNAL SKETCH IN iRELANr

AN ACTUMNAL SKETCH IN IRELAND.
The DOL ien harvest loads The nd
The squire has called the reaper band
A day, an hour may not be lost,
Whate'er the arm and sickle COST
For rising sun and altered range
or wind and cloud beloken change
Blu, tho the reapers fan would hire
Their sweat and sinew 10 the squire,
And that he protfers amplesl pay,
They will not reap his fields 10 DAY.
The hearty farmer, ere the sun,
Among his coter friends had gone
And one and all were well content
To run the wages, against The rent;
For who has seen his generous door,
Or spirit, barred against the poor,
Tho Oft on him, in death, they draw
For FIRE or turf, or sh al Of straw2
Yet feel his kindness as they may,
They will not reap his fields to day.
Where are The tenants of the squirrel
Sure reap they must, if he require!
Where the farmers manly sons
No doubt, with him their duty runs
Hark TO their voices in The shout,
That from your reaper throng rings out,
As light OF heart and loose OF hand,
Before their nobl task they stand
Strip. start and strain, "God speed them, pray
They reap The widows field TO day.
And we'll the weakest arm behaved
Ere fell the dew, the field was saved;
The faithful promise circled them
To gather thus, and there again,
With many wish the field might swell
Into dozen fields 10 fell,
And Swee,ly at the evenings close,
The simple, touching strain arose
Tomorrow we can work for pay,
We reaped the widows field to-day" MARIA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
R6r2DmpoorD G1uqtttrRr'.
WHAT CAN'T De-.

We copy The following singular inc,'en' " ,:,ul
the Savannah Georgian. To US il looks IKE
the wonderful effect Of Mesmsr1snt-lhat P'i".,
nile 0housh that word is scarcely apphcaDle)
which We cannot understand but are forced by
our senses 10 believe in. We commend II 10 'siose
who are fond ofcurious Investigations. rs ooni-
narrative Anatomy has thrown SO much light up
on the great science of physiology, IN Ike man
ner This animal influence, well authenticated, may
aid in developing some of The mysteries OF Mes
merism. al once so inexplicable and 50 iuil Oh
thrilling interest There is no doubt oil one iac''
we find here explained one of The strongest lnslan-
ces of community Of sensation" IL furnishes
text for much speculation:
"Tug SNAKE AND THE SoriKREL.-On Inc 2'!n
day of MAY last, was riding on sinaii roaa III
the 18th district of Dooly county, near me AnaP,,
pahaw when saw common siZeu ioA squire
sticking 10 the side of pine Tree, some SIX or
ooh, inches from the earth When | got oppo-
size The SQUIRREL | saw him move little on Inc
side of the Tree | rode some 20 or 30 yards past
the squirrel when The idea occurred 10 me, that II
might be charmed By a snake. Immediately turn
ed back in The direction of the squirrel, and when
ao within eight steps ui the tree where The SPUR
rel was all at once heard rattle snake COM
mence singing, apparently under The feet OF my
animal i slapt spurs and got off few yards,
s.opt and looked back and saw very venomous
looking rattle snake not more than ~ or leet
long. | Immediately dismounied from my ami
NAL and took up a lighiwood limb that lay near,
and gave the snake pretty heavy blow, which
caused him 10 sing loud and strong; and, at the
lime struck the snake, the squirrel leaped from
the Tree. think, about three feet, and II seemed
10 me the squirrel eaped higher than TAR gave
the snake second blow, and The squirrel leaped
again, and so on, until gave the snake thiro
blow when the snake sung weaker, and Inc Stlnif-
rel seemingly got weaker in The same proportion.
then went 10 the tree, thinking 10 find the snake
that had charmed The squirrel, but II was not
there. nor no nearer than eight steps. looked at
the squirrel, could not see any thing The matter
with it, but it appeared 10 be tired almost to death,
painting and struggling for breath. returned TO
The snake, and wit the same limb pecked his
head soft. again returned 10 the squirrel, and
saw him in about one minute, or less. breathe his
last. | took up The squirrel, and The blood had
run ont of It's efl noslri down the Jaw and neck,
and down The lefl fore leg, and oil at the foot. |
am certain tina, The squirrel was never hurt by
me. After partly killing The snake, when first
went TO the squirrel, touched It's thigh with the
Toe Of my boot-it never moved, nor never tried
10 get out Of my way give il as my opinion,
that killing the snake was The cause OF The squiI-
rel's death. The snake was not larger around,
| think, than the wrist OF large man. He
had five rattes and button.
b. b. HAMILTON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-24
PATENT OFFICE, June II, 1915.

REGULATIONS RELATING TO POSTAGE.
TN consequence of The heavy correspondence
| OF The Patent Office, (Which is supported ex-
clusively from its own revenues,) all OF which
will be subject 10 postage on the Isl lay of July
next. the undersigned feels obliged 10 give notice
that. after The Both day of June instant, all letters
and packages addressed 10 The Commissioner of
Patents, notc1pressy relating to the business with
which this Office is, By law charged, must be post
rad. or they will receive no attention, and iciH
mol be taken from The post c6fce.
Models, which have heretofore occasionally
been sent by the mail must hereafter be sent By
private conveyance and al the expense OF he APP
plicant. except when delivered 10 the agents of
this office authorized to receive and transmit
them.
Letters containing assignments of patents 10 be
recorded in this office (as The recording is done at
The expense Of the office, without charge 10 the
persons Interested, must be post paul.
All letters requesting copies OF papers and re-
cords seeds, reports, and other matters merely per-
sona 10 The writer's, and not relating 10 the legi-
mate business of the office must b. post paid
Fees for copies must also be transmitted free OF
charge.
Postage on letters addressed 10 the Conimis-
sioner, on business connected with applications
for caveats, and the issue Of letters patent, and
all proceedings relating thereto, will be paid by
i
the office.
As postage on letters ana P ckag;es, after the
Both insi is 10 he charged according TO the
weight. il is desired that applicants will omit the
use Of wooden rollers lin cases, and other things
used for the convenience Of transmission, which
without being necessary, grently increase lht
weight OF their communications, and consequent.
" the postage charged upon Them.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner OF Patents
The editors Of the following papers will inser
the above notice twice week, four weeks, ant
send their bills to this office for senlemen,-viz
The Union, National Inellgencer and Consiilu
ton, Washington; Republican and Argus, Bal
timore; Enquirer, Richmond; Keystone and Anne
rican Sentinel, Philadelphia; Morning News
New York; Argus, Albany; Republican Herald
Providence; Post and Times, Boston; Time:
Hartford; New Hampshire Patriot, Concord
Eas,en Argus, Portland; Patriot Montpelier
Statesman, Columbus, Ohio; Kentucky feo
man, Louisville. June l3-e2aw4w