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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-20

A YoUsG iIERorsE.-We hive just heard Of
incident which occurred at Glen Cove on
Tuesday, aad which doe, infinite credit TO two or
three persons there, ono of whom is young Ia
dy, bat little moro than fourteen years Of ago. A
young man whio bathing there. got beyond his
depth, and being unable to swim was sinking tase
when he was perceived by Miss Willis, tnusbtcr
Of VIM. H. Willis Of this city. The girl WAS N
expert swimmer. and being in the water a tho
time, quickly as thought she darted for the suffer-
er. 'Thedrowniag man caught thu man with al
the strength of a dying man. and the girl in turn
made an effort to cxtricate herself by biting tho
cienched hands that held her FAST. She was un-
able to do so, and both were about to b drowned
when they wore happily discovered BY some h
boring men near By and saved.-New York Mir
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-20
AD ! Z n TISlNG.

advertisements sriH be eonsprnousy inserted
-'Pahafiana' at the foiiesring rates:
Ga square Of 10 lines, T25oaSl ) mseks sl,0a
ianoaaciag aaaaes of o1ladidates fer oRce. 90
4 9tIaI discount sat ADORE rates. d.ose man adrsr
iiSe 3y The gear Advertisements ,rfbc mid
BID al he eleAsoef TIC aepestSej II def fired
No advertisement all Le considered less sqsore
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-20
CINCINNATI ADVERTISEMENTS.
JoHS d. JovEs, Cincinnati. CALEs JOINS. Pladc pima
y. I'd. & e.. JONES',
No 10, Pray{ Street,


TO SOUTHERN and WESIERN MERCHANTS:
HIIE undersigned beg leave to call the attention Of
Southern and Western Merchants generally.
their large and extensive assortment of u y
GOO DIS, procured direct from the importers, Manu-
facturcrs and gents and selected with
the wants of the Trade anil which they piee Hfntrs
sell on HE mast iaroSnbte trims Of tire hrgesf jobbjHg
hoases At He East. They now receiving argr lvo-
of
FALL AND WINTER DRY G09DS.
and will be prepared at all times, fill orders in their
line with despatch.
o. Merchants, who have been III the habit of procuring.
their supplies from Boston New orl, PiHadclpia.
Baltimore, particularly invited to call and examine
their stock before visiting the Eastern citics.
J. d. & {. LDNES, No. 10, Pearl St
August Goth, 1915. Gazette, S2l 81
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-20

s,d n, The Cincinnati Gaze4e by Ellis d IaHeHe,
,csao9e Brokers' N. f. eorner Of Haia and 30 SIS
who are prepared to buy, general the notes OF the
/" no I'D named and also to furnish Exchange
-,,.s afTyed:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-20

.-Unllappy man. whom sorrow. Thus, and rage. =
$ To different ills alternately engage;
Who drinks, alas. but TO forget; and
That melancholy sotli. severe disease,
Memory confused and interrupted thought.
: Deaths larbingcrs. lie in the drausht;
Aud in the flowers that wreath the sparkling bowl.
8 Eel ad3eirs hiss, and poisonous serpeats roll"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
TIE CLAY STATUE.

We hope the Wing Ladies Of Berkeley have
.t,en,iveIg read the address issued to them from
the Ladies' meeting on tne l4th inst, and have
ere this entered actively upon the discharge Of
their duties. The time is now short, and action is
required. The ladies' are generally much more
active in such undertakings than the "lords of cre-
alton" and most sincerely hope the result will
show the county of Berkeley TO have been among
the mos, active of the counties in the State.
The name and fame of Henry Clay belongs to
the Republc-her glory for the last forty years is
closely interwoyen with then. Alleys, all
men and women should glory in erecting upon hi.
native soil statue as a small token of that love
and respect which they bear 10 the champion OF
freedon-the defender Of the laws and constitution
over whose infancy Virginia's Washington presi
ded-snd whose ripper years Virginia. Madison
guarded and rendered llusrious. Let the Whig
Ladies Of Virginia enter actively on this work and
show to the world the estimate which they place
upon the vile slanlers which were heaped upot
Henry Clay
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
THE prrrsDuno cALmA1rx.

The csiamisous FIRE which has visited and laid
the city Of Pntsburg in ruins. has awakened the
most lively sympathy throughout the country.
Meetings have been called in ell the principal
cities Of the Union, TO render relief the distress
sed Pittsburgers, and We ste happy to see. large
contributions in money, provisions, and goods are
being daily forwarded to them. We have no doubt
Pittsburg will rise rapidly from her ashes aud be-
fore two years the burnt district will be covered
with foe new houses, and her active and spirited
population again in tho 'full tide Of successful ex
pertinent" Indeed the Pittsburg Gazette says
awe have rejoiced to see. in our pefambuia,ions,
great number Of lsborers already at work, re-
moving the rubbish. and preparing for building
While the FIRE 10 ye, smouldering. and the heat in
many places very great, man 10 at work to restore
the injury caused BY the destructive element,
Market ST., Water st and Wood St will doubtless
speedily be recovered. Ga the Whsrf there is a
cheering scene Of activity. Boats are leading and
unloading, and large quantities o. merchandise are
strewed up and down--while the smoke OF the
smouderng goods still tell Of the mighty destruc-
ton"
How powerfully does the above extract delineate
and portray the character of the American mer-
chant and mechanic. 10 the last few years past,
what have they not encountered-i!1e elements Of
FIRE end water, the angry frowns OF government,
and The mighty tornado of commercial ruin and
bankruptcy which has swept throughout the coun.
try' Yet dispar never wrote its horrors on their
brow--they stopped not to indulge in useless re-
nations TO rise Superior difficulties and obstacles
they have risen up add gone 10 cork agaia and a.
gain. Such is the spirit which is now breathing
the smoudering ruins of Pitisburg. Success
to it,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

Texas papershave been received at New Orleans
TO the OH int. discussion is going on, the
mode in which the people can constitutionally act
upon the Joint sesolrtions d. is commended on the
hand that President Jones has no constitutions
al power toentertsin Propositions which go to the
overthrow of the present Government and on the
other, dhst 'sssre Is provision in the laws or
Constitution empowering the Executive or Con-
gress To call Convention of the people.
The Galveston News proposes, under the cir.
cumstanccs, that the people themselves form a
Convention and proceed to draught State Con.
stituton, in conformity With the artiole in the
present fundamental law of Texas, comforting upon
them ian insllenNble right al all times to alter the
Government as they may think proper"
Our Change, Major A. J. Donnelson, had been
two days at Washington, but had not laid his des
patches before the Executive. Presidant Jones
has not expressed apinion either way. but was
generally supposed to be opposed 10 annexation.
Hon. Albert Smith, SeoSetsry Of State Of the
Republic of Texas, had asHired at New OLears
and WAS to leave that city the 18th inst. for
Washington City, on an important mission to TIL.
Government,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
SEVERE BUT JUST.

The American Review" in an article review
ing the history and acts Of John Tyler from the
time Of his nomination at Harrisburg, down to
his retirement On the 4lh March, 1916, uses the
following severe but just remarks
personally, MIR. Tvier has passed into
a fitting obscuri,y, which his friends
must hope may be disturbed BY no future
accident. BE reflection and peni,ence the
companions of his future years. The
moral OF this strange, instructive history,
is one which cannot DO too carly or too
deeply impressed on the understandings
and hearts of our aspiring, eager youths.
From the grave Of Mr.. Tylsr's repu!a-
too there aIises a warning voice, which
says to every attentive soul "Be True.
Falsehood Observation-Disclosures alton
-treachery-,hese may seem to prosper
for me moment, but the eternal laws oil
the Universe are against them, and must
prevail. A brief hour Of hollow and tot
tering triumph, is all that the most bril-,
liant and perfect success in il-doing can
hope for"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24

cease OF Sir John Quincy, late enc OF the
Barons Of the Exchequer--of Lord Wyn.
ford, former Chief Justice Of the Commou
Pless--of Miss NJ. II. Andre, only re.
manning sister of Msjot Andre. aged 90
--oi Gen. Sir Thomas Saumarez--oaM Mr..
Drummond Hay, late British consul at
Tanglers, --of Admiral Carpenter---oi Ma.
| jor General George Reeves and Sir Thorn.
as Corsellis--of Lieut.. Genersls Pi,chard
and L'Es,range-srd OF General Sir
Charles Vale.
/ FAILURE OF AN AMERICAN YlousE IN
GLASGOW. - Advices from GLASGOW men
ton the failure Of Messrs. j. a. G.. Patti
son g. Co. OF that place, who nave house
10 New York, and who have done large
business; their debts are said to amount 10
upward or fl60,0 900, of which il is SAID
ESQ, 900 are owing in England, while
several Scotch firms are spoken of as like.
ly to suffer. About lbs. or l5s. in the
pound is expected.
1 From tAe London Chronieie Of March IS.
MONEY MARKET. The address of Mr.
Polk on assuming the office OF chef mag,
istrste Of the United States, unfolding as
it does the pre,en,ions of the American
democracy, with respect both TO Texas
and the Oregon territory, caused, on the
frs, publication of il, a fall in Consols to
considerably lower figures. The less, IA.
yorable prices to-day were 90. for money
and 80 3 S for account. A rally occur
red, and at the close of business, the mar.
ket had almost entirely recovered itself.
The quotations were then 90 2, 5 8 for
money and 80 ga 10 1-2 for account. -
Exchequer bills were 55s. to SIS. prem.
Bank stock remains stationary at 2l5 for
the account.
| LONDON, March %. The English Sc.
curitles are fiat, with limited amount OF
business, and prices have in all respects
a heavy tendency.
The American news is still regarded
by the spectators as having warhke
appearance, and hence the dlsposti L
work the market for shear" account -
Consols for money we quote 80 SIS to Ii
for the account 80 "a TO 7.s. Exehe
quer Bills, as before, remain 56s to 60
prem.
The foreign stock have but slightly va
ried.
LONDON, Friday, March 2s--A com
plete alteration has iaker place in tn,
tone Of Inc grain trade since last week
The disposition to enter into speculative
purchases, which was then beginning t,
NANTES, itself. having subsidized since tn,
favorable change in the weather, an up
ward tendency in prices has received
check earlier than might, under all cir
cumstances, have been expected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
A DIFFERENCE.

We clip from the Money and Stocks Review of
the Baltimore American ofFrday last, the follow
ing extract, which offers materially from the news
paper accounts of The markets Tor our American
securities. brought Out by the Great We.tern''--
We have seen letters of the 2eth ult.,
dated at London, which give an impress.
sion of the state of the market tur our
American securities differing very essen
TALLY frum the published statements -
The writers say that the Texas Annexa.
ton Resolutions, and the unsettled COZ.
dyton OF other political matters, from
which proceeds an Apprehension of war,
has much unsettled prices. The quota
lions are neutrality-suspicious. are not in
market. In relation to the Mary and
Loans they wrte-"Unless your Legsa-
suTe shall have made, at its recent session
ample provision for the payment Of the
interest and haze fred day for res ump-
ton, the effect on this market will be most
unfsvorable."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
NEW YORK TOWN ELECTIONS.

The Albany Journal says the Wings have carried
a majority of the towns in the State at the recent
eection-this is the first time since 1910. The
Wings last year elected 406 supervisors, sgains,
453 Democrats and II Abotionis,s and Natives.
This year the tables show AIS Democrats, 7 Ma
tives, ana 465 Whigs-showing a nett whg gain
of ninety seUen. Verify, the scales are falling
from the eyes of the people," Take courage Wings
of Virginia and this day initiate the bright exam
ple
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24


Mr.. SrEwART-l have heard consider.
able conversation in the last day or Two
upon the subject Of a Wing cand date
for Congress IN this District. Ii is mani.
fest nop, at this late hour. such an idea
| would be piepos,erous aud absurd. Had
movement been made even three weeks
ago, something eff,c,ual nigh, have been
accomplished. Blu, the advocates Tor a
candidate and concerted movem, niaou say
that our vote IS TO be thrown awsy--s u
mere compliment. II is well for the Wings
Of Berkeley, while they are in such
complimentary mood, to remember grail.
tude, justice, aud the distinguished talent
of their own SOL. | wish the movers in
the complimentary vote which they pro.
pose TO cast on Thursday next to under.
stand me. am not opposed TO The champ.
on selected by them-no one thinks moro
mighty Of him than do, but will never
consent 10 overlook Berkeley's Gis,in.
guished son, CHARLES JAMES FAULk.
NER, who has always been gollan
Wing, and who, when certain defeat star
ed him in the face, took up the Wing fg
and carried it through this District, whe
all stood appalled, before the inevitable
disaster of this dlsgraceiu gerrymandr
He plead our cause with eloquence and
power in detea:--and whenever the day
Of prosperity dawns upon the District, let
him be called forth. No man of his sgs
IN the STATE stands higher than he dos.
He deserves her highest honors--and vii
Berkeley County then best0w her con.
pligaenfs as rebuke to him. know
what the mass of the party thinks, what
ever may De the opinion of the few
Mr.. FauIkner's course has always bee
marked with commendable modesiy and
dignity has never pushed himse
upon the party-when they have callei
him, he has answered their cal wlthou
stopping to count the costs OF success o.
defeat. Such is Berkeley's favorite son,
and is the last Wing candidate Tor Con,
gfess in this District.
A NORTH-TOWN WING.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
TnE PROGRESS OF ANIMATION -

The PROGRESS OF ANNExATIoN.-N
observer of the source of things since III
beginning Of the Annexation movemes
needs TO be told that the acquisition
Texas is intended as the initiative Of OF
er acquisitions Of Mexican territory. II
following paragraph from the Nashvs
Union mas its own significance
"The last adyices from California
forms us that the province is in a state
revolu,Ion-the natives wishing 70 exs
the Mexcans, and having every prospa
of success. The struggle will be she.
il it has not already terminated. 70
learn also that many of our Citizens w
emigrated TO Oregon, have fallen do'1
and settled in North California, and isi
they have found the most delightful c'
mate and rich soil. They affirm lbl
Oregon is bat black, barren waste, cor
pared with California. We refer to the;'
iacts to show that il is not al all unreason'
able 10 suppose that California may be %
condition at very early day 10 be an
nexed 10 our Union"
A more convenient mode OF conques
was never devised thar the one which
has gwen Us Texas, and which promises
to secure California. Our settlers go in'
to Mexican province and take up thell
abode; others follow them; they take
occasion 10 rise against the local author
tiles, sure of assistance from their coua'
tryrnen 10 the United States; the struges
is Tor liberty. They prevail, and tho
they and the country are 10 cond't's
10 be annexed. This is more conyenie'
Than a warlike invas,on.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
HE CAUTIOUS.

We scarcely open an exchange paper, that does
not contain account Of destructive confag
in all parts OF the country. We might mention
some fifteen or twenty or more, attended with i'm
mense loss Of life and property The long drought
which has prevailed throughout the couatry, has
no doubt contributed much to the extensive conffa.
grafton. which seem to be desola,ing town and
country.
Our people here ate ali well aware Of our almost
defenceess situation against the rsvages of tho DO.
vouring element, in case We should unfortunately
be visited by it. Exercise much caution, then,
as possible-chsrge servants to be careful in their
use of fire--emb'ace the first opportunity of,sin to
burn out every chimney well.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
q, 9. SCHOONER Fr.rRr,

Fears were entertained some days since that the
United States Schooner Flirt had been lost at sea,
bu, we happy to see she has arrived at Norfolk
Officers and crew ali we'll. The Flint, when
three days GU, from Havana. Experienced ire
mendous gale, which carried away her jibboom,
latboard quarter boat, and blew AWAY her fore.
sale" She put into Kingston, Jamaica. to repair
On her passage home she feh in With several dis
senliai service.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
RAIN.

Atler an unusually long ought, we bad quite a
sDe raia on "Wednesday evening last which has
been of considerable Advantage to the gardens and
growing crops. We have conversed with several
OF our most intelligent farmers, all Of whom say
the prospects for an abundant crop of wheat were
never more encouraging. The Drought has proved
an advantage to the crops. in some respects, par
limestone lands, where the growth had become
too rank"
The fires which have been raging in our Noun
tain, have become completely extinguished by the
late rain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24

We a3vcrted last week 10 a rumor which he'd
reached this psce--shat Mexico bad declared war
against the United States. We refer the readers
attention to the int lgence which we copy below
from the most respectable sources as conveying
perhaps the true state Of feeling in Mexico conse-
queut upon the annexation movements in the
United States. These articles constitute the gu
Of the news brought from Mexico BY the latest ar
rivals at New Orleans, from Vera CRUZ
AFFAIRS WITH Mexico. The facts, as
we understand, have this extent, 40 more.
Mr.. Pakenham, the British Minister al
Washington, has received information
from the British Minister ct Mexico that,
soon after the passage of the annexing
resolutions through the House was knows
in that city, the Mexican Government for
merly notified the representatives, OF for.
eign powers of its intention, should the
resolutions pass the Senate, TO accept the
fac, as a caSus 6eM. With this view it
would assign time within which resi-
dent citizens of the United States would
be required to close their affairs and pre-
pare to leave the country; and the Gov
ernmentwould take the r. qulslte measures
10 claim the lulfIlment of The treaty stip-
ulation by which the two powers agree,
10 the event Of asserted wrong done by
one to tho other, that the injured party
shall before proceeding to any hostile acts
make formal representation and demand
Of redress, through the ordinary channels
of negotiation. Until after a refusal to
make this redress a resort to force by ei-
Their inhibited by the treaty. 1t will be
seen from this exposition, that the late ru.
NOR has run far in advance of the facts.
The declaration Of the Mexican Govern
ment was only contingent and prospective
and the purport Of that declaration was
not war, but resort to the means ex.
pressly provided by treaty for the contin-
gency that has occurred. Entertaining
the views that the Mexican Government
does entertain, II could not do less: and
its course is marked equally by modera-
too and propre.y. Y. Commercial.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24

The CANAL MEETING.-Le, it not be
forgotten tina, the meeting OF The stock
holders Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Cana
Company will be held on the Goth of the
present month--,o take into consideration
the acceptance Of the late act for the com.
ple,lon Of the work. We hope all the
stock will be represented, either in person
or by proxy. The prospec. Of accom-
plishing the objec. Of the Maryland act is
cheering. - hWlcstown Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
rTENsE HEAT.

Our readers may form some idea OF the intense
heat OF the late hre at Pittsburg, from the follow
ing extract which we take from tho Pittsburg Ga
.s,,s That paper ssys:-"The iron stores along
Water and Wood streets, present an extraordinary
scene. Immense stocks were on hand, which had
fallen into the cellars with brick, stone and mortar.
10 indseriminste confusion. A large number OF
hand, are employed in removing the iron nails &c
In many places The iron is melted into solid mass
Nsls have Ius together in solid balls. Iron safes
hsvs melted and gone 10 places. and large chain
cables have become eonglonors,sd into ore 'rsss'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24

that diplomatic relations between the two
countries were suspended on tina, account.
The same day note was addressed by
the Mexican Cabinet to the Ministers Of
Span, France, and England, protesting
against the proceedings of the United
States in relation to Texas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24
The United States and McKee,.

An intelligent correspondent of The
NeU Orleans Je6ersonian, writing from
Vera Cruz, says:
"The news of the final acton Of The
Senate on the Texas resolution was re-
ceved here three days since, and caused
much surprise among forei gners and ex-
element among natives. An express
was immediately sent BY the Command
ant General OF this place 10 Mexico, com.
munIcailng the intelligence TO Govern
ment. and consequently considerable anx-
sety is felt here to know what course will
oe adopted by Congress in the matter
The more reflect upon the subject the
less able do j fiud myself to giye an opin-
as 10 wha; will be the course pursued by
Mexico in this case. One thing is most
certain, that she 6nds herself in the most
awkward position that can be imagined.
She is not IN situation to keep her head
above water IN tune of peacs, and whore
is she 10 get the funds from to support a
warl The actual Government, by not
declaring war against the UEited States,
would be placing a terrible engine in the
hands Of the recently fallen party, to be
used egains, Itself in such manner as to
jeopardze greatly its ex stencc. /: is im.
possible 10 say what will be done; but
think that Government must declare war
to save itself. 10 a very few days we
shall know something certain, and per.
maps even before the sailing of this yes.
sci"
Y'he following is an extract of letter
Geceived by gentleman in the city of
Baltimore, dated
"VERA CRuz, March, %, 1915.
|. Congress has been IN session on the
subject OF the Texan resolutions ever
since The news o5 their passage by the
United States Congress was received. a
great many propositions have teen dis.
cussed, such as war, non-intercoWse, ex-
pulslon of Americans, confscalloh of
American property and vessels. But
nothing OF the kind has been decreed vet
ard. when the fitst impression is over,
they will no doubt go more mildly 10
work, as what can they expect with high
handed measures against their powerful
neighbors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-04-24

eJ-Thsre will be, by Divine psimission, . ~
trac,rd Meeting held IN tbs Lutheran Church coz
mencing on Friday evening and continuing o~
sabbath next. April ~
0t BY Divine permission Elder joss MEFAu'
viii preseh y, G9ralds,o~n on Saturday night, y
2sia ard e Oesqgon sspt-i Msefiog tfoesf y
27ta, (s,a Lold's Day iasi) April -.