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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

LIFE IN New YoRK.-A case came
before the Court of Sessions yesterday,
wherein gentlemen, in order to find
shelter from the ram. entered store in
Chatham street, where what is termed
"mock auction" got up for the purpose of
swIndling, was going on. He had not
been lr the place two minutes, when the
auc!ioneer, fixing his eyes upon him,
knocked down to him a parcel of goods,
and politely inquired his name. The
gentleman denied that he had made bid.
The auctioneey. quite indignant at the de-
NAL, charged II upon him IN positive and
imperious terms, saying that no should
not quit the place till he bad paid up
One Of the buE.ies of the establishment
now came to the sham auctoneer's assist.
ance, and swearing that he had heard the
gentleman make the bid, insisted upon
seeing justice done. The gentleman re-
fused to be swindled, however, whereup.
on VIC lence was used by the bully, and
his intended victim with difficulty escaped
into the street. He took care, however,
that his assailant should not escape IN.
punished. The bully was arrested and
sents need yesterday by the Court to pass
three months in the penilentIary.-Letter
from Ne,c York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
MR. CLAY AT HOME.

Correspondence Of the Nat. Intelfgen-
cer-KENrUcKY, Jan. 25, 1915. have
lately spen, some time at Lexington, and
saw Mr.. CLAY almost every day, and can
sincerely say that am not less surprised
than delighted 10 observe how we'll he IS.
All his frienos would rejoice and be proud
at the manner Of his department in pre-.
sent circumstances. Every body says,
"How well Mr.. CLAY looks, and how
cheerful he is - He has gone into his
Office to work like young man. II is
pity and notifying that he should be
obliged to do 1t. But was there ever a
situation to which Mr.. CLAY did not show
himself equal? 1t is impossible that Mr..
CLAY should be Indifferent to public af-
fairs. He does not affect it. But events
have removed from him great load Of
responsibility. While he was in public
life he occupied the position of leader,
if not TIE leader Of the party which has
been so long struggling to rescue the
country from misrule. The eyes OF at
least one.half the nation we're directed 10
him, and their hopes hung upon him. Ii
was impossible tina, Mr.. CLAY should not
feel the pressure of such position. But
now he is in retirement, and my judg-
ment is, that his improved and improving
appearance, Of which every body speaks,
is to be attributed chiefly to the relief he
feels by the removal Of the responsibilities
Of his previous relations TO the public
God grant he may live many years in
health and comfor: Mr.. CLAY talks of
going to N. Orleans soon. wish he
would, as | think It would be pleasant to
him and his friends. | wish he could af-
ford to spend the remainder Of his days in
ease, and occasionally go on, among his
friends without parade. as he would de.
sire. | know the hearts Of the people
would be strongly moved towards a chief.
tain who has for two score years fought
their battle so faithfully, and with no
small success. But they would not trou.
BILE him with parade. They can think
and feel how much the country IS indebt-
ed to him, and that, if he has not been
able to do all he wished for them, he has
held back, and often rolled back. the tide
Of ruin. No doubt that thousands, and
tens of thousands of them. if they were to
come near enough, would drnpa tear of
gratitude on his hand. But they must be
content with saying, God bless him! He
has lived for his country, has served It as
few men ever did, and the testimony OF
his fidelity is in the hearts of the people.
say, most fervently, GoD BLESS HIM!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
SENATE.
FRIDAY, Jan. 81, 1874.
The Public Lands.

Ok motiou of Mr.. Wallace. the Senat e
took up the report of the Select Commit.
tee on the Resolution from the House for
the reception of Virginia's portion Of tn e
Land Fund.
The Report concludes with the follow.
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That tho Act of Congress,
providing for the distribution OF the pro.
cceds Of the sales OF the Public Lands
among the States, approved the 4th Of
September, ls41,is violation Of the
Constitution anG breach of The faith Of the
Urited States; is Of dangerous tendency,
and ought to be repealed.
Resolved, That the aforesaid Resolu-
ton Of the House Of Delegates be :ejec-
ted.
Mr.. Gallaher offered the following
amendment, as an addition to the resolu-
tons Of the Select Committee:
Resolved, Ia the opinion of this Gener-
al Assembly. that The Act Of Congress Of
June, 1886, depositing with the States
land thereby indirectly distribufing) the
amount of surplus Revenue, derived from
the proceeds Of the Duties on Imports, as
well as from the sales OF the Public Lands
is equally unconstitutional as the act be.
fore referred to, for the Distribution OF
the Proceeds Of tine Public Lands among
the several States.
Mr.. McMullen called the previous ques-
ton, and upon this some debate arose in
its supper, by Messrs. McMullen. New.
man and Cox; and against it by Messrs.
Garrett, Galiaher, Pey,on, Thompson Of
A., Bondurant, and Carter.
Mr.. Wallace was willing the previous
question should be withdrawn, to allow
the Minority Report (which Mr.. Carter
said was ready TO be presented.
Mr.. McMullen then Withdrew Ills mo-
ton for the previous question. And Mr..
Gallnher withdrew, Cor the present his
resolution.
Mr.. Carter then presented the Minor
ty Report. which Mr.. Thompson Of A.,
read from the Clerks table. The report
takes a general view Of the deeds of Ces-
sion Of the Public Lands, and the action
cifConsress ,hereupou; and concludes with
the following resoiu.;on:
Resolved, That the Senate concur in
the resolution OF the House Of Delegates.
Mr.. Carter moved TO lay both Reports
on the table, and print the Minority Re-
port. This motion was opposed by Mes.
srs. Wallace and McMullen, and supper.
ted by Messrs. Newman, Wiley and
Garrett; and decided in the Affirmative
ayes II, noes 8.
[The following is the resolution which
Mr.. Gallaher desired to add to the Re-
port OF the Minority Committee:
Resolved, That the General Assembly
OF Virginia deny the power Of Congress
(under the construction given by the Re.
por, of the Select Committee on the sub.
ject) TO cede the public lands to the States
in which they lie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

inequality in the tax on the town and
country property.
Mr.. Broadus opposed this notion
which. after farther remarks by MIR. Tay-
lor, Mr.. Boiling and Mr.. Cooke in favor
Of it, and Mr.. Broadus and Mr.. Rice
against il, was rejected, and the motion Of
Mr.. B. agreed TO.
The tax on unimproved town property
wss fixed at 10 cents the 500 value
III last year.
The tax on slaves was fixed al 80 cents
40 last year.
The tax on horses at 10 cents--l2,, last
year.
The tax on writs the same as last year.
The House then adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

Nh. EpiroR:-Thers seems to be no longer
room to doubt both tho infectious and contagious
nature of Scarle, Fever; and as the disease has
been. and /. prevailing. with moro or less severity,
IN some Of the neighborng towns during the pres
ent winter. am that any sugge stions, having
for their object the prevention mitigation Of the
disease, will meet with at,enton--so much at least
as they may merit.
extract the following from valuable work in
my possession, hoping that the theory of the cele
brsted Hahnamann may, upon fair trial, be found
in practice to justify the confidence with which he
advanced il.
At any rate, as the use of the belladonna IN the
manner prescribed, is considered to be perfectly
harmless" hope its powers may be fully tested,
should this dreaded scourge unfortunately visit
town.
Il may be proper to remark that the belladonna
is only supposed to possess temporary efficacy and
during the time Of exposure to the infection.
al is proper however to notice the sup
posed powers of belladonna in preventing
the spread Of scar.atna. Hahnemann OF
Leipsic, who was the frs. to advance this
doctrine in 1907, observed that the BELLA
donna, given in small repeated doses, pro-
duced heat and dryness Of the throat,
swelling of the submaxilary glands, and
a cutaneous efflofescence or erythema.-
He thence inferred, that this medicine,
fiom its producing symptoms analogous
to those of scarlatIna, might prove pre-
ventlve against 'ts infection. Obserya-
uons onthls interesting prophylactic meas.
ure have subsequently been made by Dr.
Bernd! Of Cast-in, by DR.. Dus,erberg Of
Warberg, DR.. Bckr Of Bernberg, by Pro-
fessor Koreff, HufeIand, and Kelnzman OF
Berlin, and they all give testimony, more
or less strong, as TO the efficacy OF this
narcotic employed for The purposes sug-
ges,ed by Hahnemann. Ths quantity
administered is very minute. Three
grains Of the extract of belladonna are to
be dissolved in one fluid once Of distilled
water; oil this solution three drops are to
DO given twice a day to child under
twelve months old, and one drop more CIV.
cry year above that age. In general no
sensible effects are produced by these do
SEES, but in some instances it brings out an
eruption similar to scarlatina. As We
have never employed belladonna as a
prophy tactic against scarlat;na, we can
offer no opinion as to its value; but we
have seen pain and redness Of the iauces,
with an efilorescence on the skin of the
throat, follow the administration of a sixth
of grain three times day. THIS sub.
jec, is certainly worthy oil the careful ex.
animation OF those practitioners who have
tho charge of establishments for children,
where scsrlatina has made it's appearance.
1t would not induce the prudent practi-
toner to relax 10 other preventive meas
ures; such as complete insulation Of the
affected, ventilation, cleanliness, &C.;
but as such measures have hitherto gen.
orally failed in the desired object, there
can be no objection to making an expert.
ment which, as far as we at present know
is perfectly harmless"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
MARINE DISASTERS-BY THE
LATE GALE

The ship Sheffield, from Hull (England)
bound to New York, went ashore on Wed
nesday night on the south side Of Long
Island. about thirty two miles from the CT.
ty. She has since bilged, and will, it is
supposed, be total loss, with consider.
able part of her cargo. which consisted of
iron, linseed oil, &c. The passengers and
crew were all landed in safety.
The schooner Reside, from Boston for
New York, also went ashore on Long Is
land, and broke in peices. 1t is appre-
hended tina, all on board al the time have
persisted. She was Boston and New
York packet, commanded by Captain
LANGLY.
The 10 hale. ship Isaac HoWland narrow
" escaped being wrecked, by having her
masts cut away, and subsequently recelv-
ing timely assistance she was carried into
New Bedford. She had made success
full voyage, and obtained full cargo of
oil ia an absence ofonly nineteen months.
The schooner SaMda, from MarbIehaad
for New York, went ashore about mile
from the lighthouse on Race Point, (Cape
Cod, on Friday night. The vessel and
cargo are total loss, and the following
persons persisted B. I. Ames, master;
Thomas Paytcn, of Fredericksburg Va. a.:
and John Williams, (colored,) of Balt-
more. Peter Peterson, the mate, was
saved.
The schooner Veldsco, which arrived at
New York from Richmond on Saturday
morning, reports that on the 9th instant
the light-ship stationed on the Bandywine
Shoals broke from her moorings and drit.
ted 10 sea, from the violence Of the wes-
terIy gale and severity of the weather.
The sea madea complete breach over
her, causing her 10 become ice.logged.-
When last seen, she had signal of dis
iress flying, but, it blowing gale at the
time, the schooner was unable to render
her any assistance.
The Boston ami New York papers con.
tain, in addition to the above, notices ma
ny disasters to coastng vessels, none OF
which so far as we, were attended with
loss OF life. Among them we note that
the schooner Teras, from Fredericksburg
TO Boston, went ashore and bilged and
that the schooner Lucinda Snow from
Alexandra for St. John, sustained some
slight damage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

AN HONORABLE MURpERER.-Th
Louisville Journal gives description OF
the murder perpelra;ed by Yancey, now
member of Congress, which took place
on the porch OF his own house, in Edge
field district, South Carolina. The per.
son killed was DR.. Earle. the Uncle Of
Yspcey's wife. The parties were dis.
cussng some political subject, and, during
the discussion, DR.. Earle gave the liz TO
Yancey. Yancey drew pistol, and de-
handed that Earle should retract. Earle
refused TO do SO and Yancey fired and
killed him. Yancey was tried on charge
Of murder, and the attempt was made to
show that in the agitation Of the moment.
he fred internationally. The jury re-
turned verdict Of manslaughter, and the
prisoner was sentenced 10 fine Of fifteen
hundred dollars and one years imprison-
ment. The Governor RENTED one thou
sand dollars Of the fine and nine months
of the Imprisonment, and Ysncey moved
to Alabama.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

to the U. States ought to be effected at the
earliest period that may be practicable,
consistently With the permanent welfare
Of Virginia, the obligations of the Consti-
tuition, the preservation OF the internal
peace OF the Union, and the faith and hon.
or of the country; and that this General
Assembly, reposing entire confidence 10
the ability and patriotism of the Senators
OF Virginia, rely upon them faithfully to
discharge all their obligations TO the State
and TO the Union upon this question.
Mr.. Wallace would decline voting on
these resolutions, not believing that this
Assembly has any business whatever
with the subject. We had Federal agents
whose duty !, was to act upon this sub
ject; and TO them he would leave it.
Mr.. Daniel, with the consent of the
House, withdrew his proposition, and
again offered it as an Independent propo.
si,ion.
Mr.. Edmunds of Fl. spoke at large in
favor Of annexation, aud was replied to
by Mr.. Taylor Of N. B.
At the request of Mr.. VERIFY, Mr.. DAN
iel withdrew his proposition to let the
vote be taken on Mr.. Toler's amend
ment.
Mr.. Bowden moved to amend MIR. To-
ler's amendment, by adding at the close,
the words call Of which, in the opinion OF
this General Assembly, may be accom-.
plished by the Senate OF the U. States
passing the resolution which has passed
the House Of Representatives,"
Mr.. Bowden wished to speak, but he
was unwell, and as the hour was late, the
House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

THE FLYING MAcHINE.-The Cincin.
natl Gazette says that parent has been
obtained by ]. II. Pennington for ma
chine TO navigate the air. 1t consists of
ten section balloons, a car and steam
engine. The engine Of one and half
horse power; it is proposed to place in the
upper story oil the car appended TO the
balloons. The steering power is q rud-
der or oar connected with the bottom of
the balloon. This machine is well
known in Alexandra. fihe inventor be
not disappointed in his most sanguire ox-
pectalions,, i, will be wonderful affair,
when-H gets going!l
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FRIDAY, Jan. 3lst. 1s45.

TEXAS Annexation.
The resolution for the annexation Of
Texas came up as the unfinished business
Of Wednesday.
Mr.. Wiicher said that after consulta-
ton with various gentleman, he moved
that the resolutions and amendments be
referred to a select committee. He be-
lieved that compromise could be agreed
up,n-which would be satisfactory to all
parties.
Mr.. Edmunds Of H., hailed this motion
with pleasure and he hoped il would re-
ceive unanimous vote.
Mr.. Toler had intended to withdraw
his amendment, as some gentlemen had
objections to 1t. He acquiesced in the
motion to refer to Committee.
Further remaks we're made by Messrs.
VERIFY, Hamilton of P, Strother, Bowden,
Lee, Anderson, Goodson and Witcher,
when the motion to refer prevailed.
The Speaker appointed the following
select committee: Messrs. Witcher, Ed.
munds OF H., Anderson, Strother, Harvie,
Preston and Toler-snd the Committee
had leave 10 sit during the session of the
House.
Mr.. Goodson moved to add Mr.. Bow
den.
Some farther remarks were made by
Messrs. Davis OF X. & c., and Good,on,
when the motion to add Mr.. Bowden' s
name was agreed TO.
TaG Bill.
The bill imposing taxes for the support
of Government: was taken up, on motion
OF Mr.. Broadus OF Culpeper.
MIR. B. moved to fix The tax on every
500 worth of land at 10 cents, instead Of
l2l5 as last year. Agreed to.
Mr.. B. moved to tax the annual rent OF
town property S2,40 the 500 rent. The
tax was SO 90 last year.
Mr.. Taylor moved to strike off the 40
cents--ccntending that there was a gross
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
SNOW STORM AT NEW YORK.

The non.Intercourse between New
York and Philadelphia is at length al an
end, communication having been effect
ed, after a suspension Of nearly three
days, by way OF the Camden and Arnboy
Railroad. New York papers Of Wednes.
dsy and Tnursdsy reached Philadelphia
on Thursday evening, the intelligence
which they furnish will be found else
where in this paper. 1t appears that
very violent snow storm commenced at
New York at a, A. M. of Tuesday. The
extreme cold weather Of the previous
three days had prepared the ground Tor
the snow, so that every fake that tell as.
sisted 10 filing up he streets. The snow
was accompanied by gale Of wind from
the E. N. Z. which blew up plenty Of
drifts, and made the walking horribly dis
agreeable. Throughout the entire day
the snow filled the air so completely, tina;
no one could see 10 the distance of two
rods. Broadway, IT is said, was pretty
we'll blocked up with snow banks to the
depth Of three and four feet in some pla-
ces.
1t is stated that on Long Islsnd snow
has fallen TO the depth Of two feet, and
drifted very much. 10 New York, it was
a bout eighteen inches deep. on level, al
8 o'clock on Tuesday night.
A: aE early hour on Wednesday morn
ing. as we learn by the Herald of THURS.
day, the wind changed to the w. N. W.,
the clouds broke away, and the sun came
out, making all look happy again on the
face OF New York, after storm unequal
led in severity.
The Journal of Commerce states that
on "Wednesday, there were probably So
900 men and boys employed in and about
New York, in clearing away the snow
from the houses, pavements and roads,
The scene is described as havipg been OF
a yerv animating kin6.-BdH. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

THE UNICORN DISCOVERED "A recent
number Of the 'Journal Asiatique" (pub-
lished in Pars) states that NJ. Fresnel,
the profound Orien.alist, now French
Consul at Jedda, in Arabia, has published
a notice OF the existence Of the real uni.
corn in the wilds Of Hadramans! This
strange beast has single horn, attached
to its head by a joint, through which it
can elevate or depress its horn at pleasure;
remarkably confirming Psalms 81, 10.
where it speaks Of the "horn being erahed
like the horn OF the unicorn" This will
throw great hight on other passages OF
scripture, which ignorance Of Arabia pre-.
vented our OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

PENNSYLVANIA STATE FAITH.-The
Pennsylvania U. S. Gazette has the FOL.
lowing gratifying annunciation: The
payment Of the interest. State hon.
or was redeemed yssterday-her pledge
made good by the payment of the inter-
est due on the debt. The paying Teller
OF tho Pennsylvania Bank stood with a
pile bank notes behind him, and coun.
ter loaded with coin before him, 10 meet
demands, and those who were entitled to
receive, were paid on presentation oil
their claims. The packet from New
York which sails on the 9th instant, will
no doubt carry out the amount of funds
due to foreign bond holders.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
THE NATURALIZATION LAWS.

The New York Evening Post states
that the Commissioners appointed by the
Senate of United States TO look into the
practice which prevails in the naturaliza-
ton of aliens, are in the city of New York,
holding their sessions with closed doors,
and sending for persons and papers.
Commissioners are employed IN the
other chief cities on the maritime border
in making similar inquiries.
We have no hope OF the passage at this
session Of Congress of any act Tor reform
Of the laws regulating Naturalization
We believe, however, that the nvestiga'
ton instituted by the Senate's committee
will elicit most valuable information, such
as cannot fail to exercise salutary innu-
ence on the action of the next Congress
upon tine subject. Nal. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WEDNESDAY, January s9,h, ls45.


Texas Annexation.
The resolution from the Senate for the
speedy annexation of Texas came IN ss
the order of the day.
Mr.. Broadus, Of Caroline, proposed 10
amend the resolution as follows:
That the annexation of Texas to the y
States ought to be effected at the esrlies,
period that may be practicable. consist
ent with the obligations Of the Coustltu.
ton. the internal peace and tranquility OF
the country and the faith and honor of the
nation.
Mr.. Daniel, OF X. C. moved the follow.
ing substitute
Resolved, By the General Assembly
that it is expedient 10 re-acquire by trea.
ty the country west ofthe Sabine ceded
by the United States to Spain by the lrea /.
ly of the 22d Feb'y 1919, when it can
be done upon Just and reasonable terms,
and consistently with the good faith and
honor Of the nation.
Mr.. Toler offered the following amend.
ment:
Resolved by the General Assembly of
Virginia, That the annexation of Texas
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
McNuLrY's CAsE.--Thc Washington

McNuLTY's CAsE.--Thc Washington
CORE spondent Of the New York CONNER.
cial, says 1.-THE sure,ies have, by some
means, not acknowledged to be proper,
obtained possession Of the $4,000 which
the clerk had on deposit IN the Patriotic
Bank ofthis city. The Government will
dem and this money Of the sureiies, in ad-
d;tion to their bonds and they will also
hold the back responsible for it. The
present clerk was, therefore, directed to
withdraw the deposiies from that bank 4,
and have nothing more to do with it,
whe.eupon, the president of the bank has
written letter saying that the cashier
paid the money without authority"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

A LEARNED DEcIIoN.-Some Of the
Justices are sorely puzzled at times. For
instance Smith was accused OF stealing
pig from Stakes Johnson, witness for
Stokes, swore positively as to The guilt of
Smith; Jinkins, witness for Smith,
swore as positively for his innocence
The Justice was in quandary. The bu-
siness, like the lrsbmun's opinion OF the
French language, looked 10 him "a good
deal Mixed" so he finally dismiss tho
suit, and sentenced The witnesses to pay all
the costs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13

CHICKEN ExTRAoRDINARv.-A hen, a
very valuable hen, the property OF Mr..
Wisner, of Funkslown, laid an egg, and u
very rare egg it is. The following letters
were pia My raised upon the she'll l. V
+ II o U S. This is 70 hoax but ebso-
lutely the truth. Our authority is indis.
puiable. We will endeavor 10 have it at
the Pledge Office for exhibition to-day
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