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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-17

would not believe him under oath ne disspated man.
JoHs ELwoop sworn-knows James u. Tay Tor, his
cha racter good have been his partner in business
4 Wm. II. JONES sworn-Have known James D. Taylor
since the year 1897 his character is good have had
arge with him. and they have been sasac
tory ; have heard others speak well OF him
E,,su. PACKARD sworn-Knows James b. Taylor hi s
character is good have had large transactions with him
was called on last week by MIR. Cris who wished to
come here and testify against Mr. Taylor
Several other witnesses were sworn, who testified to
the good character Of Mr. Taylor:
| .CRisr, ESQ, now called by the defence, who
several unmportant questions but no infor
maon was elected. THE prosecution took this oppor
unity PROFOUND questions relative to the previous es
Imony of Mrs Worden.l Has recollection of ever
having Mrs Woren until saw her in court called
Ashleys house in consequence OF Mrs Ashley having
pre- vously called at my office Mrs Ashley asked me Il
would not consent to Ashleys coming out of prison
made no offer whatever; the contrary stated dis
ncty that had nothing to do with it, and could, there
fore, make no compromise \ y no. true .nat wary
eft the room on contrary she remained in the
land followed to the door, and there detained me for
some time trying persuade me to let Ashley out Of
|prison. :, :, 49,. :.
SAnAu ANN THORNTON was recalled, and testified that
brother was very poorhat he died and that she
never had any money in the Bank
Urxnv w WoopcATE swom.-Had conversation
with Mrs Thornton while Ashley was in prison; she
told me that brother Robert when he came from
would hand her hundreds OF dollars at time. which she
twould deposit in bank .
Cyoss,ramincd-Wen t to see her at the request q
Miss Jane Duplex; Mrs. Thornton had told her that ko
bert died extremely poor that she wanted me 10
| ". VuLrrs Esq. ecalled.--Thinks he recognized
Harvey c. Newcombe as the person who came 70 ms OF
flee several years ago with Capt Duplex deeu WAS
now shown witness, which he testified was not IN ms
handwriting, in that Of any person in ms once;
The deed shown MIR. Vultce was now offered py tne
prosecution in evidencc was deed putpoiung W "
Ashley 10 Foirbairn the consideration being $1,000
The Court here adjourned nnui o-mor'o" "o'"i"s ~
IL o'clock.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.

The second regiment OF u $. Dragoons, under
,he command Of Col. TwlGGs took up tho line o.
march for Texas from Nachtoches on the 25th alt
The Chronicle says that they arc to be stationed al
San Antonio dc Bexar.
The D. S. Light Artillery under the command o
MAJOR RtNeGoLD. at Fort McIIenry, have received
orders from the Secretary OF War to hold them
selves in readiness to embark for Texas at a mo-
monts warning. Similar orders. have been given
to the troops at other military stations The Wash
ington Onion remarks upon these aets;-
"Our troops will probably not TAKE M as
gressve attitude in regard TO Mexico. ii las some
suppose and some indeed say) her troops are or
The advance TO the frontier, the danger OF coll
approaches In all probability, if they unde take
tho invasion Of Texas, they will attempt to drive
our troops from the ground they occupy. In sucf
case our right of defence vii authorize rs to erp
pie aud destroy their army in any woy we please
Then, the game is UP. We drive every man o
them across the Rio Grsnde; and who shall SCI
limits TO the slorml'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
Il III f. nj A II X r Il 5.
BALTIMORE MARKET, I

American Othce, August IL, l845.
FLouR.-The market for Howard ST. Flour is
quiet safes being principally at retail. We quote
old Flour at $4.37t. New is held at 81 so 81
Sc 10. and choice brands at 1924. We quote
fine at S4.25. The receipt price of new Flour is
81 371. We note sales Saturday and to-day o.
about 1000 bbls City Mills Flour at Si.625.-
Small sales of fresh ground Susquehanna Flour
made of old wheat, at 81 so.
GRAIN.-There is fair supply of Wheat al
market to-day, and in consequence Of the recent
rains the millets buy more freely, and prices arc
little hrmer. We quote as before. at 80a84 cent:
for good to prime reds, and 75a80 cents for ord
nary to good. Very choice parcels bring cent OF
two more. We quote white Wheats at S2a8G
cents for ordinary, and s8s95 cents for parcel:
suitable for family Flour. We quote Corn at 43s
A cts. for white, and 45a46 cts. for yellow
Oats 30a3l cts.
BAcoH.-The demand for Bacon is steady, and
there is a litte more activity manifested than du-
ring the preceding week. Holders are firm at for,
mer quotations. yiz-Shoulders TAI la, Sides ~ q
s, assorted 8 and Hams 8 l2 10 cents. We
note sales of hhds Shoulders at Ia cts l0,0 0C
lbs do. at cents, Is 900 lbs. Sides il lots
cents, . 500 lbs, assorted at 8 cents, at 10 000
lbs. Hams, part at 8 l2 and balance at CENTS
Baltimore cured Hams are held at l0all cents. -
A sale OF a small lot at | 1 cts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
IMPROVEMENT.

Indications from all portions OF the State, pre-
sent cheering evidences of the progress of correct
sentiments, in relation to the great subec, ofState
improvement. 1t is everywhere acknowledged,
that Virginia must be redeemed from her present
condition of listlessness and apathy. The public
Press-following the dictates Of enlightened pa
triotsm--is doing yeoman's service in the good
cause. The "Richmond Whig," and Times,
in particular, battling manfuly for the best in
terests of the "Old Dominion" The Enquire "
too, expresses itself favorably the great work,
but in so cautious a manner, to leave in doubt
as to its exact whereabouts" upon the subject.
The truth is. the Enquirer" is fifty years behind
the age, in every thing except the management Of
party politics, and partisan warfare. Shsckled by
false theories, and Improbable distractions, it is
rendered incompetent to take a comprehensive
In all the tactics of slectioneerins campaigns, the
Enquirer is unsurpassed in the land but in devo-
ton to those interests that involve the true glory
of the State, and for the advancement of which,
partisan must be forgotten it falls back to
the rear among the advocates OF safe and healthful
seems to be the danger of involving the State in
the tolls of large Indebtedness In some of the
new States, the Enquirer would prove invalua-
bic mentor" upon the subject; but in Virginia
that error is not likely TO be committed, particu-
lary at the present time, and with the examples
of other States continually before her eyes, some
pointing out the hidden rocks and shoals and 9th
ers indicating the safe and commodous channel
In works of Improvement, the extremes of timidity
and of lavish expenditure, are to be equally divi
ded; and no who takes proper view of the
subject, can hesitate to acknowledge that Virgins
has heretofore run into the frst of these errors.
But in the midst of all these sources of gratula
ton there is one cause Of alarm, which every day
increases in magnitude. 1t is evident that th'
Convention question is about to agilate the STATE
from the centre to its circumference. Already il
the West calling upon the East for surrender o
the mixed basis Of representation. The entir,
West may not demand this sacrifice, but a larg
portion, following the example of the citizens 0
Greenbrer, will make it a "sine qua non" in til,
formation of a new Constitution. The settlement
OF thi. great difficulty, originating in variant loca
interests, will, in all probability, postpone the grea
question of Internal improvement and Common
Schools in which event, it will be impossible {,
tell, at what time those subjects will be again re
vived, We hope for the best, bat, with the evi
dences before us, we confess We hope with lea
and trembling.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
THE TAnITF--THE REVENUE
STANDARD.

We do not often see the Washington 'eUnioa''--
for we have not the happiness to exchange with j
but when we do, We are sure to encounter such
evidences Of ignorance in relation to the practical
bearing Of the great wbig Tariff Of 1912, as Gil Us
with alarm for the fate u that measure, upon
which the prosperity Of the country now mainly
depends The editor Of the Union" is etsrnally
cnuting out the necessity Of reducing the Tariff
10 the Yevenue standard, and yet never deigus, BY
unlocking the areaoa Of financial mystery, TO ex-
pose 10 the understandings Of less illuminated
than himself, the szoet location Of that desirable
point. He says, it is true, that Mr.. RosgRT J.
WALKER, the "Ajsx lebanon" Of the Texas cause,
lsave the mark y is now very anxiously employed
in exploring the wnoe subject, and, at the proper
time, will make important revelations in regard to
IL. when The curiosity 81 all who are interested,
will be grali6edi but that in the mean time, it has
been soemnly determined by the managers 70
b,iag doaon ne 7'arig 10 The regeaAe standard
IL ia very evident, then, that, discovery no dis
coyery, the Tariff is to be reduced to what is call.
ed, in Loco Foco parancs, the rcoeaae standard
Il is very manifest that the great Wing measure
OF 1912 is to be stretched upon the bed Of Pro-
cfuses, and subjected 20 certain professional mani
quotations, by which, il possible the principle OF
protection, which the whole country understands,
IL to be eliminated and an unreal, intangible chr
7nera, called the reVenue standard, substituted in
its place We shrcwdly suspect that the fate OF
the poor Tariff, in the hands of these Politieo-
economical quacks-wii resemble that of the
Irish mans morse, which came very near being in
structed to live upon one blade of fodder per dsy,
but, unfortunately for the experiment, just as it
was about to be crowned with success, the horse
sickened and died Of starvation
We do not know apt illustration of Mr..
Folks position in relation to this important mea-
sure than the old and familiar story Of the ass be-
tween two bundles Of hay. The North and the
South re the bundles Of hay, and Mr. Polk the
ass. He knows not which to conciliate the Nor
thern or the Southern interest. Touch the Tariff;
the North will become fractions, and Psnnsylva-
mia will call the Secretary o. State a., yes,
las OConnell says, sit is useless to modify dam
nation with phrase'') ga falsiier of the truth"
for having proclaimed Mr.. Polk better Tariff
man than HENRY CLAY. Leave the Tariff as the
Wings passed it, and the "Chivalry" of the South
with Mr.. Calhoun at their head will Immediately
don their helmets and spears for ruthleas foray
into the Presidential domiuions. So Mr.. Polk
stands in a predcament in which we rather think
he will initiate the example of the ass. But time
which unfolds all things will determine the matter.
The Progressive Democracy are determined how
ever if possible to reduce the Tariff TO The rerenne
standard
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
THE GREAT BRITAIN.

The mammoth Steamer, Great Britain, about
which there has been SO much speculation, arrived
safely at New York on Sunday, in fourteen days
and 20 hours from Liverpool whence she sailed on
the Goth of July-thus satisfactorily solving the
problem whether or not a Steamer of the magni-
tude and construction of the Great Britain, and
with her principle of propulsion could make sue
cessfu trip across the ocean" Capt. Hoskins re-
ports that her engines worked admirably all the
way, and were never stopped except to sound on
Georges Bank, of Sandy Hook, at one o'clock,
P. M on Sunday. The news brought by this
Steamer IS not very important. The feeling to-
wards our country appears every where through
out Europe to be of kindly character. The Cot
Ton market appears to be liyely-there have been
large sales, and the tendency of prices is upward.
The Provision trade is improved-the market APP
pears be bare of American stock which is doubt
less the cause of the advance of price. The anx-
iety about the coming harvest continues increase.
The weather is very unsettled-a day or two of
sunshine prevails, succeeded by low temperature
and the absence of the warmth necessary to ripen
the produce of the fields. Without giving cause
for much apprehension, there is uncertainty enough
to keep alive attention. American Securities con-
tinue look up-a.tributable to the desire evinc-
ed by Pennsylvania, to redeem, and for the future
to maintain her credit.
Smyrna, in Turkey, was visited with very des-
tructive conflagration the 3rd of July, which
broke out in the centre of the town, destroying
every thing right and left for the circumference OF
more than mile, earl Grey, father of the Reform
Act, and for four years Prime Minister, died a
his residence, Hewick Hall, on the 18th ult., aged
81. He the surviving advocate in the cele.
brated trial of Warren Hastings. The King oil
the French and the Royal family were to leave
Paris the next week for the Chateau Of Eu, where
they expected to remain six eight weeks. Mr..
O'Connell about to retire to "Summer quar-
tiers, where he proposes to occupy himself during
the recess of Parliament with details of various
measures Tor carrying out his views. The state Of
Ireland is represented to be serious, not to say
alarming. The poverty of the country was max
ing it superior to the law, and all OConnel's in
huence could not keep the people quiet
We believe the above constitutes the principa
items of news brought by this arrival and in which
readers would take an interest.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
cAmp-MrrTrNGs.

We shall not presume to express any opinion up
on the effect or fundamentally of these primitive
assembisge. in disseminating the influence and
spirit of :he Gospel. No doubt that view OF the
subject has been most carefully considered by the
Intelligent and enterprising Church which still re-
'ains these encempmen,s as characteristic feature
10 IT'S religious obsarysHces. That they are pro-
dle'ye Of good, We are forced to conclude from tho
'eoaciry with which Church Jealous OF good
works as the Methodist is known TO be, adheres
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
Magnificent Scheme!

1000 prizes-amounting to $3432O
Tickets ST. Shares in proportion. Certih-
cate of packages will cost for % whole tickets.
sl3 So 90 Hlvs. 1915; % Qrs SO, 81; 90 Eighths,
$l,68.
0J-No postage need be paid on any letters sent
to on Lottery business, with enclosures other
wise. The result of the Drawings will also be sent
free of postage.
We respectfully invite attention to the above
grand Schemes, and confidently hope to receive
many orde from our numerous friends abroad.
JAMES FLETCHER & co.
BALTIMORE, Md.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
Notice

YEHHE undersigned takes this method to inform
a the public that he has rented Capt. John f..
Boyd's Mills AT Bunkers-Hnl The Mills are ia
complete order TO grind all kinds of grain He
will grind Wheat and give one barrel Of super
Flour for every three hundred pounds Of merchant
able wheat, OF buy wheat at the market price AMI
pay cash on deliyeryi and in the proper season
will attend punctualIy to grinding Plaster and
crushing Corn in the ear.
The ginning of Rye and Corn attended to at all
times, and done in tho best manner
He viii also keep good article Of FLOUR for
family use, which he will sell for cash exchange
for good wheat. Farmers and all others are invi
ted to call before making contracts elsewhere, as
he intends 10y Promptness and proper attention TO
business to merit liberal share Of the public pa
tronage. j. 5. j. GI5lNER.
July ~. lS45-3m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
HumoRs OF wan.

just as we were going TO press, the Baltimore
mail brought Us highly important news from Next
co. We can do no more at this late hour, than
merely announce the runors saoat in relation to
Declaration Of War BY Mexico against the United
Siates-Closing Of the Mexican Ports-and the
Expulsion Of American Citizens from the Cou utry
The New Orleans papers Of the 5sh inst, say
that the Mexican schr. Relampsgo had arrived
from Vera Cruz with dates to the 23d ult bringing
as passengers Senior Afrsngoz, brother Of the Mex.
lean Consul at New Orleans, and Mr.. Maekey, an
American. The latter brought dispatches 20, the
Hon. MIR. Buchanan, from Mr.. Diamond, o. s.
Consul at Vera Cruz, which were sent 10 Washing.
ton by mail. 1t is said that the Relanpago came
over to carry home the Mexican Consul at New
Orleans, ia proof Of which the Bee Of Tuesday says
an importing house applied to him to clear a YES
sci for Mexican port on Thursday, and that he
replied that after w Wednesday he would be unable
to attend to airy such business. The JSffersonlan
quotes letter from Vera Cruz dated on the 22d
ult. received by Mexican Gentleman ia New Or.
leans, which says:
al have TO conclude this letter in hurry. as the
news is just in town that war has been declared
against the Americans, and the vessels are going
off Immediately, to prevent being seized
The Courier, after noticing the rumors afoat
and the above extract, says
"We have seen letters from Mexico of July ODD
which say Is inevitable, The Senate of Mex
leo had assembled in order discuss the question
of peace war. and the issue depended on their
deliberations. Until the result was known the
Mexican ports would continue open as usual to
American trade"
The Bee eays in postscript;
owe hear from person who has il from an au-
thentic source that the Mexican government has
closed its ports TO American commerce.
"From such information as we can obtain says
the Bulletin VIC think it probable that If any bel
ligerent step has been taken il is that which the
Bee states it is creditably informed has been or
dered-an embargo upon American commerce.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
CO-POrg9s ea'SEsSls.
August 7, I845-tf
TO the Baaimore and Ohio Rail Road

TO the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Company:
VTOU will please to take notice, tina, on SdtHr-
n day, he Oh Of September, l545, at the Of
fee of Seaman Garetd, in MaItinsbuig ! shall
take the deposiions Of Washington kroesen, Ja'
cob Rush, and Abraham YaumeiIa, to be read in
my behalf in the Chancery cause depending in the
Circuit Court for Berkeley County; and that on
the same day, at the dwelling Of Henry II. Halle
hurst, in Cumberland Maryland, shall take his
deposition, to be read in like manner-in which
cause ! am complainant and you are defendant,
ISABELLA CHENOWETH,
Erecatrir Of b,o CheHoreA, decd
August T. l945-4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14

"OODEN-WA RE- have on hand q vary
w 6ue lot Of Painted Cedar Buckets. BusheIa.
Half Bushels Hai-Bbl. Churns, and Peck Mems
ures and fine lot Of Tubs for sale cheap Tor cash
K. Depot, May Is w. KRoESEN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
ALEXANDRIA MARKET.
Gazette Office, August 0, i845.

Gazette Uihce, August o. IB45,
FLouR.-We have no sales to experimenting
doing except by retail.
CRAlS The Wheat market remains about the
same as last reported The sales on Thursday
amounted to 1000 a 5000 bushels at so cents a "a
cents for good to prime red, and IS 90 cts. for
white. Yesterday there was but little Offering
Corn continues in demand at Al ads cents for
white and As 46 cents for yellow. White Corn
Is wanted ior mealing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
Tobacco n Segars.

4 e. SIS Lump Tobacco; also, Hassups. Lord
j Byron. Pantrlas, Rife Cszsdores, Spanish
and Half Spanish Segsrs. for sale by
March 90 ID. 3. WHITE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
OFFICE OF

FILE TTOlH[1E12 & CO.
No. Holiday ST., baltimore, ND.
MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Glass 30, for 1876,
For the Benefit Of the Fred'k 4. Seminary,
To be drawn at Baltimore, Md, on Saturday Au-
gust 10, 1915. 60 No Lottery 10 Drawn Ballots.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
DissOluti0 on of CO-Partnership.

DtSSOtutOH " Co-A L" "e' supp
TIME Partnership heretofore existing between
IL the subscribers in the Tanning Business,
under the style of ROBINSON & DECK, was
dissolved, on the OH of May last BY mutual con
sent. The books, bonds, otes and accounts Of the
firm are placed in the hands Of George |. Deck for
settlement. All persons knowing themselves in
debted 10 the late firm, will please call and make
as speedy a settlement a, possible.
Mr. Samuel Robinson will hereafter conduct the
business on his own account.
SAMUEL ROBINSON,
GEORGE |. DECK.
Hedeesyille. Ano Ii. I315--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
flIyD,

On the 9Th inst, in this place, Miss SUSAN SALE
HAMMER, aged 80 years.
On the 9Th inst, in this County, GEORGE, son Of
Mr.. John Gross, eyed years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14

nov. n. Palmer is appointed Agent Of the
Gazette for the purpose Of procuring and forwarding
advertisements intended Tor insertion aud also LOT
he collection of subscriptions He has Offices in
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
LOST,

AN Sunday afternoon Last, between the Gazette
W Office and the Spring, At Mr. John d. Burk.
hatt's Miil--or between the Spring and Mr. Daniel
Burkhsrt's residence, the top Of Gold Pencil Case
with Red Cornelan Sett IN IL. Any person find
ing il and returning it will receive my thank
and suitable reward. The Pencil being present
10 me. value il very highly.
JAMES F. STEWART,
July 10, l845. Cazette Office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
RELIGIOUS.

The Rev. J. S. REYNoLDsoN will commence a
protracted meeting at Darkesyle on Saturday, the
16 inst. Preaching the Sabbath at halt-Past 10,
A. M and hslfpast 3, z. NJ, in the Grove in thu
southwest Of the town.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
HO2leyaUOON sNlIES
FOR RENT.

UNEXPECTED circumstances have deprived
u me OF tenant for the coming year. for this
valuable property The machinery is all in good
state OF repair, and the whole establishment in a
state to be Immediately efficient. The prospects
for good business there the coming year, are
very promising, Persons wishing to rent, will
make immediate application. Any description Of
it is deemed unnecessary, as persons wishing to
rent will of course examine it. | will therefore on
ly say that there is no establishment in Virginia
short Of Richmond which is more complete in all
the departments of grinding and saving.
EDWARD COLSTON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
Notice.

A LII persons having claims against the estate
N of Hiram Henshaw, deed, are requested to
present them properly adjusted for settlement
Those indebted, are requested to come forward and
discharge the same without delay, speedy set
Element of the estate is called for by the Heirs.
Aug IA. l9i5. A, ROSS, Ee'or.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-14
No. 1 Herring.

IUST received, prime lot Of No. Herrns,
- for sale, by the barrel retail. cheap for cash
-or Bacon Lard, Corn, SC, taken in exchange.
X. II. Depot. May WIN KRoEsEN.