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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
THmPCDANCE.

We had the pleasure on FRIDAY night last, Of
hearing Philip B. STREET. ESQ. of Aempshirs ad-
dre-s the Morgan County Temperance Society at
Bath. Mr. s. is an able speaker, and one OF the
mos, Jealous temperance men in Virginia. Ills
speech at Bath, was a very happy effort, and we
most sincerely hope, hi. eloquent truths and unan
sWerable arguments may not be lost upon the Peo'
ole to whom they were addressed, but prove &c
,ham blessing, and encourage them 10 renew ane
rcdouble their efforts in tho sacred cause Of tenn
p.rance--the cause of humanity and the cause
their country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

DEATH OF SENATOR BATEs.-The Ma
tiona lntelligencer of yesterday has the
following melancholy annunclatlon
1t is our painful duty TO announce the
death of the Hon. ISAAC G.. Bates, one
of the Senators from the State of Massa.
chusetts.
Mr.. Bates died last evening, at twenty
minutes past six o'clock, at his lodgings,
in this city, after an illness OF two weeks.
His decease will doubtless be announced
to the Senate this moining by his col
league, Mr.. Webster, and the usual funer.
al ceremonies probably attended to-mor-
row.
We cannot now speak as we would
wish Of the severe loss which this dispen-
salion OF Divine Providence has inflicted,
not only on his family and friends, but
also on the State which he represented
with such distinguished ability, and on
the whole country, which he served with
so much patriotic devotion. His is a
name not to be forgotten; and we doubt
not an occasion will be presented to US,
to lay before our readers just tribute to
his memory and character, from the pen
of some of those who knew him best, and
had known him longest. We hope we
may be permitted to say, that in this be-.
reavement we feel the loss of most high
ly valuable friend.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

The CREEK AND PAwNEE INDIANS
The Arkansas lntelligencer learns through
Mr.. J. w. Taylor, respectable mer-
chant of the Creek nation, that the Paw
nee Mahss attacked, about ten days since
the Creeks who live upon Little River
The Creeks were attacked by the Pawn
ees, but repulsed them, after killing SIX OF
their warriors, and without any loss on
their side. The Pawnees have returned
to their homes upon the wild praries for a
reinforcement, with which they have
sworn 10 return and take revenge. The
scattering Creeks are removing from the
exposed quarter to the denser settlements.
This affray occurred in the country
which was apporuoned TO the Seminoles
by the ate treatry, and whittier they are
daily removing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

The Madlsonian seems to be on its last
legs. According to that paper, the off.
cIaI organ is not yet selected, and the
Madisonian suggests that the "lor,unate
press" should propose arrangements
which would be satisfactory to unsuccess-
fu, candidates--in other words buy them
out. The organ Of the defunct Tyler
party is willing to go away from Wssh-
ing,on "on reasonable terms" and it
thinks that the Polk organ "can afford to
extend liberal indemnl,y"to it for so do
ing-especially as there are to be chosen
printers to both Houses OF Congress and
there will be also the Census printing at
the close OF Mr.. Folks term, which the
Madlsonlan alleges evil. amount to be.
tween one and two hundred thousand dol
lars"
Whether the Polk organ will deem the
Tyler organ of sufficlen, importance to
buy it out, remains to be seen--but the
offer TO sell on reasonable terms" shows
that the Tyler party is dead, and is, char
acteristic enough, begging for burial at
the public expense. Bal. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
THE MATTER SETTLED.

The Democrats of Jefferson held meeting on
Monday last, the 18th inst, and decided against
holding "another CONF ention" by large mojori
ty. They have resolved that Henry BgDIsGER
"was virtually nominated in substance, if not in
FORM" at Winchester, and therefore they join with
Page, Warren and Clarke Counties and 90 the
"whole figure" for him. jacob, without doubt,
will be the Congressman in substance and form too.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

FROM ANNAPoLIs.--O Our letter in ano.h.
er column contains a brief notice OF Mon.
day nights closing proceedings of :he
Legislative session. The adjournment,
sane die, took place between three and
four O'Clock yesterday morning. The
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bill was
passed in the Senate on Monday night
by majority of one vote, and has become
a law. The Stamp Tax Bill it is said,
passed the Senate by the same bare ma.
Jorliy. Bali. finer. March IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
FORGERY AND ARREST OF THE FoRGER

FORGERY AND ARREST OF THE FoRGER.
I've and Stokeley yesterday arrested
Charles G. Fisher, who is suspected OF
penetrating forgery almost equal in
point OF adroitness to those Of the celebra-
ted Col. Edwards. On the Goth Februa.
ry, draft was sent from the State Bank
of Georgia fer $685. IA on the Mechanics
Bank of this city, and payable TO the or.
der of Prof. Muhenburg, and E. w.
Clark & Co., Brokers Of Philadelphia. -
This draft was presented at the Bank by
a man who has been identified as the
prisoner, and paid. Messrs. Clark g. Co.
being one of the agents Of the Bank of
Georgia, being advised of the payment
of the draft with their endorsement,
the forgery was discovered. and it
is supposed the draft was obtained and
the forgery facilitated by the prisoner
or some accomplish gong to the Phladel-
phia Post Office and obtaining possession
of Messrs. Clark g. Co.'s letters. 1t is
also supposed that Fisher passed draft
on the Mechanics Bank of this city in
the name of Jas. T. Random, of Philadel.
phia, and was paid few days days be.
fore his arresl.-N. Y. Ere. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

A TyPoGRAPHIcAL BRorHERHoop.-
We understand, says the New York En-.
sign, that meeting of the operative prin-
ters was held in this city, on Saturday
evening last. and an order instituted
which is intended to be made genera
throughout the United States. Ii is Of a
charitable nature, and intended TO elevate
aud advance the profession, as we'll as to
assist such OF the brotherhood as may be
in need.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS. con
temporary gives the following good ad.
vice TO newspaper readers:--
People IN every station Of lie should
read the advertisements, not only TO IS.
certain what is going on in the world Of
life and business, but to take advantage
Of the many favorable opportunities pre-
sented in its columns for benefitling them
selves.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

MUTINy.-A part Of the crew OF The
brig Sarah Ann, of Gloucester, Mass, re-
fused to go on board that vessel on Wed.
nesday last, as she was ready 10 sail for
Surlnam, and the next morning Capt.
Sturgis, OF the Revenue Gutter Homllon,
put them all IN irons. A new crew was
afterwards obtained from Boston and tho
vessel weut to sea
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

Nor DEAD AFTER ALL.-The New
York Assembly, on Saturday, Adjourned
at an early hour as mark of respect for
the memory Of ex Speaker Chalfield,
whose death was currently reported here
on that day. 1t turns out, however, that
Mr.. Chatfeld is both olive and we'll
We suppose that the Assembly will have
to correct their minutes accordingly
Ere. Jour,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

POISONED BY EATING PARTRIpeEs.-
We learn from the Boston Post that on
Saturday, Mr.. Whtmore, of the firm o.
Lombard d Whtmore, dined at res,or.
ator's upon pa:tridges, and was soon af-
ter seized with violent sickness, similar
TO the effects of poison. Ii was a consd.
erabIe time before the doctors could re-
lieve him, but he is now out OF Danger
Almos, every February cases are repor.
ted of poison from partridgss. - Clipper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
GOOD NEWS FROM NEw JERSEY
Correspondence ef the N y. Express.
TRENTON. IN IL Na,rb 10 1o.x

SF'V"" &c q me Y Y. Errrest
iRENroN, lN. j. March ls, lSa5.
The Town Elections took place Ibis
week IN the Southern Counties OF this
Stale, and as far as heard from, ,h-,w hips
have glorionsly irumphed, no,wnhqand
ing the scoursgems abroad.
10 Burlington county, where last yeas
The Board OF Chosen Freeholders wer1
equally divided, this week Is or nd
Wings are elected out Of "a, the who'd
number.
From Sslem, Camden, and Monmouth
counties. encouraging accounts are alsd
received. Thus the Jersey Blues agaid
''sel the Bah in notion
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

SENATE COMMITTEES, - Mr.. Cass was,
in caucus, placed at the head Of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, but he posi-
lively declined 10 accept; Mr.. Woodbu.
~ also at first refused to serve at the
head Of the Finance Committee, but was
at length induced to forego his objections.
Neither of these gentleman are exactly
satisfied with the influences which now
control this Administrations II.
Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
PENNSYLVANIA u. 8. SENATOR.

Gen. SIMON CAMERoS has been chosen U. State,
Senator from Pennsylvania to FIJI the vacancy caus
ed by the promotion of the Hon. James Buchanan
to the Cabinet. Gen. Cameron ia Loco Foco
bu, was chosen over George w, Woodward, the
caucus nominee. Hewa' voted for by the Whigs
and is staunch friend Of the Tariff
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

New HAMPSHIRE ELECTION. The elec.
ton in New Hampshire on MONDAY Wa
a closer contest than we supposed. Iotbs
Boston Atlas We find returns from {
towns, which show Locofoco loss Of 6s4
on the election of last year. II is impos.
slble that Steele. IL. F. is no, elected
Governor by the popular vote. There 4
a Wing gam in the legislature.
We have no further returns of(whst
we most desired TO see) tae votes gwen
for members OF Congress. II is stated,
however, that Woodbury., the substitute
ior Hale on the Locofoco ticket, runs ma.
tenally behind his associates. II is posi-.
Bile he may be defeated but we can, tell
TIL we see more ofthe returns. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
MIR. CLAY AT THE BAR.

This veteran patriot, as we learn from
the Alabama Monitor, is again practising
the profession OF the law. At the age OF
SO, Mr.. Gays returns to the Bar with all
the vigor and buoyancy of man OF forty
five. Since the Presidential election, his
health, and cheerfulness have greatly i'm.
proved. His neighbors remark that they
have not seen him look so well in many
years. While in public life, or as can
dlda,e. he was conscious that great res.
possibility rested on him as a political
leader. Now that he sus,ans no such re-
lation, his mind is relieved from great
burden. As a citizen. he affects no in.
difference to public affairs. On the con-
trary, he takes deep interest in them,
and the last emotion of his heart will be
for the welfare and honor Of his beloved
country.
Ii is said that Mr.. Clay visits his Office
daily in Lexington, and applies himself
with the assidui,y of young man to the
duties Of his profession. His practice is
Of course extensive; for scarcely will an
important case be tried without his servi.
ces being engaged by one OF the parties.
Fortunately, Mr.. Clay has an iron con-
stituiion. His person Is erect, and his
eye retains the FIRE Of youth. Eloquence
equal to his, at the Bar Of the Senate, has
never been heard in this Union, unless II
was that of Patrick Henry. Between
these two sons Of Virginia there is strk.
ing resemblance, not less in the splendor
Of their talents, than the circumstances o.
fortune in their Ole age. After devoiing
thirty years of his life to the service Of
his country, Patrick Henry found himself
poor and compelled to toll at the Bar foI
the support of his family, and the pay.
ment of his debts. Though Mr.. Clay
has good property, yet be is involved te
some extent on account of Others. Hi,
liberal hospitality has also been drar
TO his purse. This drain he will never
stop. At all times, his countrymen who
may visit Ashland will find a generou.
welcome. lngratiude and persecution
will never extinguish the noble impulse,
of his hear. -Phiia. Inquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

FROM MEXICO. Mexican papers to the
laih February state tina, SANTA ANN,
was TO be tried on the Gath of tina. month
by the Congress, sitting as a jury; and if
he did not prefer TO be present before the
jury, but sent written defence, the tri-
al was TO take place sooner. He was
sui IN prison at Pero,e. and appeared to
nave faiI liberty TO communicate by let
ter with whomesoever he pleased.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

EJ'ln order to give to our Military friends an
opportunity TO give notice Of musters and military
meetings at as low rate as possible, we have de-
termned for the future insert all such notices at
half the prices charged for other advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

OS-The Jefferson County Wing Convention met
m Charlesiown on Monday last, the l7th inst,
asd nominated BESJANIS 7. TowSER of Shep-
herdstown, and AMBROSE Cross of Harpers Fer.
ry, as their Candidates for the next House of Del
eeates
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
DEATH OF A Goon MAN.

The Richmond Wing announces the death of
RoBgRr RivEs, ST., of Nelson Gather of the Hon.
VIM. c. Riyes,) at the advanced age of al years
an eminent citizen in his walk OF life, and who for
so years has filled a very large space in the BUSH
ness and social affairs Of that portion of the State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

The following notice, somewhat more
particular than that heretofore published,
Of the ate horrible murder at Mount Ster,
ling, Ky is copied from the Lexington
"Onssrver aud Reporter" Of March s.
"HoRRiBLE AFFAIR.--Our city was
thrown into deep gloom and consterna-
ton on Thursday morning. by inteli.
gence from Mount Sterling that Clifton
K. Thomson, ESQ.,, member of the Fay.
cite Bar, and recently member Of the
Legislature from the county of Fayette,
had been shot dead in the courthouse IN
Mount Sterling, by his brother-in- law, the
Hon. Henry Daniel, so long member oil
Congress from the Montgomery district.
We forbear to give any particulars IN ref
erence 70 this horrible transaction, as The
perpetrator of the deed is now in Jail io
answer to the violated majesty of the law;
but 1t would be useless 10 conceal the fact
that state of excitement almost unpar.
aleled has been produced by this depIo.
rable event, not only by the untlmeIy
death OF so excellent gentleman, but by
the very general, indeed, we may say al.
most universal opinion, that it was wholly
uncalled for and uuprovoked. The i'm
mediate cause of the deed grew out Of
some comments made by the deceased up.
on an affidavit filed by Mr. Daniel for the
continuance of cause in Court, in which
the deceased was plaintiff and Daniel was
defendant.
The body of our deceased friend was
brought to this city last evening, and
now, whilst we write, is being conveyed
TO the farm in Fayette, where he was
born and raised, with all the manifesto
tons OF sincere and unaffected grief and
respect so eminently deserved by him."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

FIRE About IL o'clock last night the
cry of fire aroused our citizens from their
slumbers. On repairing 10 the spot, il
was discovered TO be in the large block Of
buildings at the public square. The place
at which the fire was first discovered was
in that portion owned By Capt. Semmes
and occupied by Mr.. B. Il. Edwards as
a merchant Tailor and dry good establish.
ment. Mr.. +. lost his entire stock of up.
wards of four thousand dollars-insured
S3,000-Capt. Semmes also insured. By
the interchangeable exertion OF our Firemen
the fire was overcome in the building in
which it originated. The furniture o.
Mr.. Clabaugh in the house adjoining suf
fered some injury, as we'll as that OF Mr..
Kirk below 1t IS impossible to tell how
the fire originated. -Cumberiand ALE
ganian, Mar ch Ia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

CONVICTION OF McCURRY.-In the Ci-
ty Court, yesterday, McCurry, charged
with the murder of Mr.. Paul Roux, was
found "guilly Of murder in the first de-
gree" The punishment is death.-Bal.
timore American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

The Spirit of the Times says the adj
vice gwen by the young lrishmen to his
English friend, on introducing him to
regular TlppeTary row, was, wherever
you see head, hit it,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

1t is SAID that. in Iowa, the petrlfying
power Of the soil is most remarkable
The BODY of woman, after having been
buried five years, is found to have chang
ed TO stone, so as to be broken like mar
BILE. Birds, insects, and many other
strange things, are found TO have petrify.
ed in the same region.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
wHrCs ADDRESS.

We have had the address of the Wing Legisla-
tive Committee, to the People of Virginia, on file
FOR some days, and will commence ia publication
10 rho Gazette OF next week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
A NEW CANDIDATE.

The Cincinnati Gazette says Jacob Bedinger, Esq
is the Loco Foco Candidate Tor Congress in the
Winchester (va.) District.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20

The CONFERENCE.-The Methodist
Protestant Conference assembled again
yesterday, and was occupied most Of the
day in official business. The following
resolution was offered by the Rev. Mr..
Flint, and adopted
Resolred, That the rules of order reg.
ula,ing the examination Of lay delegates
be amended for the present by the add
ton of the following enquiry Ills the
church you represent, so lar as you know,
favorable to the present system OF i,ineran.
cyl"
The examination of delegates next
took place. and continued until about 5
o'clock. The Conference met again this
morning, and were engaged in the dis
charge of official business.
The Methodist Episcopal Conference
was in session during yesterday and this
morning with closed doots.--BaA Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
WESTERN RIVERS.

AT Wheeling. on THURSDAY, there
were % Zee. Of water 10 the channel
falling.
The Cincinnati Gazette of Tuesday
says
The Ohio is pouring out food, and
the water is coming up rapidly upon Ca.
silly's Row. AT the Western corner il
was about four yards from the curb-s ,ons
last night.
We fear flood--grea;er than we have
experienced since 1882. The rain has
been pouring down in all directions, anc
every stream is full to overlooking. Re.
ports from above represent the man riv,
ers as emptying into the Ohio with the
widest kind Of swell.
The Columbus (Ohio) Journa, OF Tues.
day has the following:
We learn that nearly all the rivers and
streams in this section o: the country, il
not throughout the whole west, are very
high at this time. The Muskingum was
higher last week than It has been fo- seye.
raj days. We have not, however, heard
of any damage done to the improvements
as yet. The Scioto has been unusually
high for nearly week past. In all prob.
ability the ram that has continued here
for several days, has extended over a
large surface of the country.
The Louisville Journal of Monday
says
The rain has been pouring down since
Friday night with but little intermission,
and there a-e no signs as yet of lis ceas.
ing. The River is very high, and rising
so fast That it will no doub, reach the
curb-stone on Commercial Row to NOR
row, one OF the most elevated points OF
the levee. From present appearances
the water will be higher than il has beer
since the memorable overflow of 30
AT Plttsburg. on Thursday, the Rive
had eleven feet of water in the channel
Rail. Amer. March Is.
LATER.
The Cincinnati Gazette of Wednesda
says:-The River is still rising, and fear
are entertained of another overflow
The water late yesterday afternoon ha,
reached the curblng at the foot of Broad
way, and was in the doors of some of thu
buildings at the east end OF Cassidy
Row, and merchants and others llvir,
along the Wharf are busy in making pre-
parations to move should they be driver
out.
The Louisville Journal of Tuesday ha
the following Boats from below repor
that great many farms are overlooked
Up to the present time, Is O'Clock, tn
water here has reached some of the build
ngs below WiIliams's Row.
Boats pass over dams Nos. and il
the Kentucky river.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-20
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.

We have copy of the bill which pass.
ed the Legislature in relation to the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal. Its provisions
are Of Importance, and will be understood
by the following synopsis of It's contents:
The first section, authorizes the Cana,
Company to raise, by preferred liens on
its revenues, 81 ,700,00 and to issue for
that plrpose bonds, or to contract to pay
for the work on the Canal by said bonds
and the Company are forbid to make
any contracts by which the completion of
the whole Canal shall not be secured.
The second section, provides that the
bonds aforesaid shall be redeemable in
thirty. five years, the interest to be paid
semi. annually, and shall express on their
face that they are secured by preferred
liens on the whole line of the Canal from
Georgetown to Cumberland. The State
is declared not to be responsible for the
bonds; and the Directors are authorized
20 apply the revenues or any portion O!
them, to keep the Canal in order.
The third section. requires that the
bonds shall no, be sold, nor contracted to
be delivered for work at less than par,
for q per cent. bonds; nor shall any of
them be issued before security is gwen,
to the satisfaction of tho States agents,
that not less than 5000 tons of coal
shall be transported over the whole line
Of the Canal, per year, on un average of
five years, dating from six months after
the work is completed.
The fourth section secures the liens
priorities of the State, in favor of the bonds
authorized to be issued by this act.
The fifth section provides for the pay
ment of the interest, and to establish
sinking fund for the redemption of the
bonds, whenever the revenues of the com
pany be suflic ent for that end. Provis.
ion is also made for authorizing the CON-
pany to borrow money for the payment in
advance OF six months interest on the
bonds.
The sixth section authorizes the com.
pany to give mortgage on their works
and revenues, for the purpose Of securing
the bonds aforesaid.
The seventh section requires that the
company should give an additional mort
gage TO the State to secure it for its ad.
vances heretofore.
The eighth, ninth and tenth sections
provide for annual reports from the COM
pany to the Executive; for general
meeting OF the stockholders to give their
assent to this act; and to retain to the
State the right to deem the bonds author
ised to be issued, at any time, il the Leg.
stature think proper.-Bah. Pat.
VoTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE CANAL
BILL.-The following is the vote by
which tho bill for the completion ofthe
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passed the
Senate of Maryland
A6rmatiUe--Messrs. Williams, Presi.
dent, Beall, Blackstone, Gather, Handle
ton, Howard, Newcomber, Quynn, Mat.
thewS, Roberts--l0.
NegatiUe--Messrs. Charles, Constable,
Erick palmnr Noorac par,an phalos