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THE TEAR.

rARopy On "ruE SOLDIERS EAR
Amid his class he stood,
And cast his YES around.
And still u mourn'ul couutenauce
On every face he found.
Their words Of parting fond.
Fell sad upon his ear
The student turned 10 hide his grief,
Ant wipe away Il tear.
HIS memory, even new,
Recalls the scenes long past.
When the dear mmd he tondly loves,
Tie :o(ieito his breast.
She hrcathc> l>irh for him
y pray or he may nat hear;
He turns, alas,hc must depart.
AMI wipes away 4 tear.
Behold ann in his course,
Direct 10 honor >'vv~v,%
Firm - ! racS ia p~HDriqlc,
10y mani A. R,.Cr feared.
Ani, oh, when ,;aac>r threats,
FrIc ~ hi> country dear
Bc sue he ham! that iirmc>t ,krn,
li'> wiped away a'car.
Hcholl aim danger past.
R,cl 20 his love returned;
That glory ~ upon ms BROW,
for which his bosom burned.
s, from lis lips he loves,
WhaL,acccn,s shall he hcar2
lis love he fields hcr T. his breast.
AMI wipes ,way atcar.
Written for the -. Cha:l,> Advertiser,
Democratic banner., 1845-12-27
.TUrREn

\ lady being about to marry a man who
small in stature, was to;d that /, was a
very bad fellow.
Well" said she iii ne is bad, there is
one comiort-therc is vcry little e him,
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DIED.

In r,no township, Pike county, Mo, en-
the 10th inst, Mr.. AEM>gr,p WAppLr, abount
- wears OF age.
In Pen, towns p, Pike county, Mo, on Tues
daN last, after short illness, En- J>cA>ov, iuthc
18th wear ur his aye.
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81. s.NIIS SstRNET.

THURSDAY. DEC, -, 1915.
UIezth cosH - so ccnt~ PER baSkeL
e. p, 81 ces'> Pc 6aSheL,
FL.,~. -. Lsyi, trCHdS = %: C'"Hfry
tra:f> > 10 i Fs" t,rreh,
HkjsEcg. - 20 rad Is cents per s"!-
Gccs~1;u- T. 7"GLty
Lr'i, 1,5n:> Esr 2lHat-
2.5U, $40 cents FsE gs"Rs.
BED l2clS csEk ger p0uea-
6ss>-..r, IS "a cents per PoEaG.
It's, ci- Ejnt, cents 1Sr pound
~, - - 5 per secs.
r~,6G cces> per F0' 8&-
NsSssS, - a 81 ,>c& PER SNSsa.
C$ls, lie cscts rt~os9L.
y %.<S 75cs.sS ~ eSs k.s-
e.
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Democratic banner., 1845-12-27
THE MAILS.

On account of the future of the Eastern
Mai! we have received nothing later from
Congress than that which will be found in
another column.
Democratic banner., 1845-12-27
W s:..Sd a, This Office.

Two i cent, active boys, between - an,
II &C. = OF age, a> apprentices. Apply immrdi
dtci,.
Democratic banner., 1845-12-27

= Rice Garland. Judg OF the Supreme
Court of Louisiana, has been charged with
bribery and corruption an office
Democratic banner., 1845-12-27

SENATOR NILrS, of Conn, was married
= few DAYS since.
Democratic banner., 1845-12-27

- >-ys-i cases 81 Small Pc~ are >'i
- ,>:>, :. ,as family Il MI James Watson.
n Bola oCEaJ-- No
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The monster, incompetence when viewed cor
rcctly,
i III, source of al evil, iadlrcotly.'
Democratic banner., 1845-12-27

Tie rll,D Incorporate Il, Nashville and
Che -1ca railroad Company, passed TIC
a.: Tennessee 81 tHc Sth inst
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~ The Washington correspondent of
the New York Herald writes as follows. un-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


The Texas debate at our last d,,es was still pro.
crossing with great spirit. Tho most able Sena-
tore on both sides have participated ia the debate
and the Senate Chamber has been daily crowded
to OVERLOOKING by attentive and excited listeners.
We understand The vote vas - have been taken
yesterday Wednesday, on the "Joint Resolasion'
Of the House Of Representatives, and the result
considered exceedingly doubtful. Tho friends Of
Annexation sesm 70 b ssasuine Of success a. they
are now certain Of the vote Of three Wing Senators
-Hsnderson Of Mississippi Merriek Of Msrylasd,
and johnson Of Louisiana. The Richmond En-
quirsr and other leading Texas Journals. are be-.
scattering Mr.. Msrriek with Is much praise for
HE "a6le and eloquent speeeh ~! as they arc be-
lsboring Mr.. Rivss for his "Usdk and xishopasAy
a,sumsnt" against annexation. Ii Is agrsas crime
ia tbs eyes Of tho friends Of annexation, for Mr..
RiSes to speak and vote sgsins, the measure. be-
cause Virginia has declared In favor ofis-bus .
oirss< in MIR. Msrist TO speak and vote in favor
Of il, wheA Maryland hss declared against IL in
equally ss emphatic manner. We YET hope the
Law and Constitution Of our blessed Union viii 6nd
safety in that august body Of wisdom and s,stsman.
ship. and that the "Join. Rsssia,ioa" ofthe House
will be defeated.
The Post ofhcs Bill, as passed by the ssasss. 10
still under discussion in the House. and we hope
Il may pass. Our postage taxes are bur,hsnssms
and oagh, to DO reduced, and we ihink they will
be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
WING MEETINGS.
WING MEETING.

A public meeting Of the wings Of
Berkeley Counsy, assembled II the Court
House 10 Msrtinsburg on Saturday, the
22d day Of February, l645.
JAMES LYLE CAMPBELL. ESQ.,,
was called to The Chair and JoHr w. BoYD
aod JoHS w. Munrnr appointed Secre-
taries.
On motion the meeting adjourned to
the United States Hotel.
Resoissd, That Committee Of Ave be
appointed TO report to this meeting prop
er delegation to meet the delegations from
Hsmrshirs and Morgan in Convention to
nominate Wing Candidate TO represent
this District in the Senate Of Virginia, and
that this meeting do recommend said Con.
vsntson to be holden at Bath, on tho l4th
day OF March next.
P. C. Pendle,on, George w. Robinson,
James E. Stewsyt, Jacob VinsonhelIer
and John Jsmison were accordingly APP
posted. who retired and upon their return
nominated the following Delegates, who
were duly chosen:
OtV. w. AAouooous Subu W. "utpuyp
Stephen z. Snodgtsss. James L. Camp
bell, David II. Conrad, George Chrismsn.
Peter H. Cookus. Allen c. Hammond,
James E. Stewart and VIM. L. Boak.
On motion Of D. II. Conrad, ESQ.,,
Resolved, That the Wings OF Berkeley
County be requested to meet q, The Club
House on Monday. the 10th Of March,
tCour.Dsy) At 2 o'clock, to decide upon
the Candidates for the House Of Delegates
for this County, and such other matters
40 may be brought before the meeting for
the action oflhs Wing party ofthis county.
Resoired, That these proceedings be
published in the Martinsburg Gazette,
and tina. the Virginia Free Press. Win.
chester Republican, and Romney Inielli.
gencer be requested 10 copy them; and
tina, . copy be forthwith transmitted by
the Secretaries TO tae Editor Of the Rom.
ney lntelligencer.
Jas. L. CAMPBELL, Chm.
JOHN ". Born, ssey'.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
Brick by the Thousand.
Trust Sale Of
Personal Property.

DY virtue Of a deed of irus, from Jacob Scbop-
II pert. jr. to tho undersigned, for the benefit Of
Osniel Burkhsrt. George Doll, jr, and John W.
Grsntham. besrins date on thu - day Of Jsnsa-
ny, 1914. will proceed to sell, at the residence OF
said Schoppert, being about two miles from Mar
tinsbure, on the road to the burnt Mill on the Ope.
quon. on Saturday, tie 29th day Of March nexs,
the following Personal Property conveyed By said
deed, to witt
3 Work Mares; one Horse Colt; one Mare do;
Ten head Horned Cattle; % head Hogs;
One new Wagon and Gears;
Two Barshesr Ploughs; Shovel do;
Two Hsrrows; 3 Bedsteads. Beds and Bedding !;
One Walnut Desk; Q do Breakfast Table,;
Half dor. Windsor Chairsi o Spiit-boltom do;
One template Stove and Pipe;
One Walnut Corner Cupboard; and sundry a..
tieles Of Kitchen Furniture. such 40 Pots, Ovens, &C.
Terws Of Sale-Cash,
SEAMAN GARARD,
Feb. ~, I845--5w Trusfss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

orrieE or rsH BaLrisoKr AMERICAS,
February, %. Ie45.

fo~fe@f1f ~Ns toTSs
CArrLK.-The-s we're about $50 head Of Beef
cattle offered a. the Scales this morning, Of which
so ~ere driven North. add the largest portion Of
the balance sold 10 packers ssd buieheu. The
ps,ess paid ragged from o. 60 % per 100 lbs. on
the boot according 10 sosii.y. sqssl 10 u ss,7s
nst
Hoas.--Livs Hog are selling 81 ta75s t5 per
100 lbs, ~ in quality, principally .. ASA
FLoUs.--The msrksa for Howard street Flour
10 rsther unsestisd. With sniy moderate demand.
Some holder. refuse 70 ssli good mined bssnds TO-
less lhsn tt.3lt. ~hile othsss willing 10 take
t423. A ssle sf 100 barrels wss made To-day al
he last nsa~d rate. The rsceips price BY cars "
unsettled. Most heiasr Of cay Milis Flour ssk
et.37A but . ssie 81 $50 bsls. ~ss made es sstur-
day 81 tt3it esd ssdsy 1000 bbis. ~sFe cold On
terms not usaspisea.
0sals The recap. Of wheat esaslaos very
limited. We qsss- reds. r~esived BY ~sxess. a.
ss . % eta. No sssslpss Of Core. We sses~ Waite
u 3ss ss4 css. and yslie~ 81 90 a. eta. Oats
are ~ssth Is 20 essas-
Bsces The inssify Coz Bseea esasinsss uns-
ssslis sesiys Coz ths Al the yesf. cad large
Gales Il beth wsssssa sad city cured are max iax
st abe fsllswsag Fssss. Was Sides een,ss shsal-
drrs 5 - esnss. Hans = "a Q csnss, sad sssos.
lsd essss
wsmksr -Th~re wss . good dsmssa ca Sat,
urssy ssa Gales u 4 ds. ~rrs made a. 81 10 eta
ssd II sbls. - ~ f.a ga. Tbs stnck !. new very
hfhs. and heissss arc Arm ss thsss rates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
THE SERFS OF ANGUS McDON.
AID.

rhs Richmond Enquirer devotes along and abu-
,ive editorial article in his last paper to Ansus
McDonsld. Esq, Of Hampshire, and no doubt thinks
be has done srss, things, and tina. the People will
ct once bow down 10 submission to bis wrath
sad dictation. Tho People Of Hampshire and
HARDY arc denomins,sd by Mr.. Richie ",hs serf'
Of Angus Mcdonald" and doubtless they will all
take especial care to come to the Polls a, the April
election, and send the right kind Of agents to Rich
uond TO teach the "old man Of the seven Princi-
plss." tha, they know their rights aud dare main.
tsin them.
Now the reader pcrhsp. wosld like to know
vhs, hes aroused the ire Of this Ajax Of Demoera-
q q Richmond-ths Dictator who cracks bis
vhip over the whole body Of the Programmes
,hroughou, the State and who 60 JUS, ss he issues
the msndats. We shall extract . few lines from this
precious article that he People heresbouts, Wings
., veil ~ Democrats, who have Access to the re-
osrds Of Old Federal Berkeley" may see and
laugh. a. they will there end Deeds recorded BY
certain Democratic Arisfoevats Of Jefferson Coun-
", making supdry Democratic ooters out ''of wild
uaoun,sin land in the most rugged and sterile psrts
Of Berkeley" whose votes they certainly calculate
upon in oil time TO come, or - long - the thar.
nonious Democracy" can keep together. Mr..
Richie seems distressed to think that ",hs sers Of
Argus Nc Donald arc 10 GET nothing bui rocks and
barren land. a. lord Mcdonald has reserved oil
minerals found therein, a. cell a. the timber
growing thereon" and strange a. II may appear,
the Jefferson sris,ocrscy have made various DEM
oersts 10 Berkeley .serfs" after the same fashion,
- the Desds on record in Berkeley don, even
allow themto cut timber enough from the land 70
vsr~ Tie ssias Of the leaders who generally ram
bic about to hunt ,hem up in the frosty mornings
Of April. Nos here Is the extract to which we
wish TO call the attention Of tho People Who are
scesstorssd annually to SEQ the legion Of nonresi.
win ofthe People.
1.-THE SERFS OF ANGUS MeDoN.
AID.
eve call the attention of the People to
the startling facts, which have been sci
forth 10 the Virgins Gazette. OF Rom,
nsy, in Hampshire county. Il appears
that Angus Mcdonald, Wing lawyer
10 Romney. who is ambitious enough to
rule the county Of Hampshire, has joined
10 with other Coons, and manufactures
'deeds, conveying immense tracts Of ioi!d
mountain land, in The most rugged and ster
lie parts Of Hampshire TO certain gran
tees, whose votes they expect to trsnsfe
70 the Wing cause, in tho next SPfini
Elsc,io: --67 Of those grantees are resi-
dents in the county Of Hampshire. an,
tlo in the strong Federal county of Har
dy. BY means OF those spurious votes
as aforesaid Angus McDonald) and hi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

We present some details Of the arrangements
touching the sale Of the Gazette, In which our pat
rons are interested. In all cases whore Payments
On account Of subscriptions have been made in sd-
vsscs, the subscriber will have credit on the
books Mr.. Stewart for the time paid for. All ad'
vsrtissments now Standing in the paper, will be
continued until forbid, or until the time for which
their insertion has been ordered has expired, and
the bihs will be paysbieIto Mr.. Hunter. All con-
tracts for advertising by the year, or for definite
cine. will be filled by Mr.. Stewart. and Will be
paid Gr to Mr.. Hunter to the close Of the curcens
yesr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27


SETTLED AT LAsr!-We stated on FRI
dsy tina, by verdict OF jury a, Peters
burg last week, the will of 1921 of John
Randolph Of Roanosk had been establish
ed, and all the codicils se, aside. We
intimated, at tho same time, that excep.
tons might DO taken. and the case nigh,
be hung up IN Court still longer. But
we are gratifed to hear, that the coniro-
versy has been finally compromised to the
satisfaction OF all parties, and to the fol-
lowing effect:-The negroes, about $50
in number. are liberated, and will receive
30, 900 dollars and their wages for this
year. 1t is probable. that tracts Of land
will DO purchased in Texas. on which they
will be settled. The remainder OF the 90.
tate, estimated at from one hundred to
I25, 900 dollars, will be divided into FIVE
parts; Of which two-fi.hs will 20 to ST.
George Randolph. anephew OF full blood.
and, after his death, to be shared equally
between the relations on the maternal end
paternsl sides one-hlh to n. ST. George
Tucker, ESQ.,; ons.6ith to Judge Beverly
Tucker; and the remaining one-ffih 10
the children Of Judge Coulter, and Mr..
Bryan OF Gloucester, who is, specially.
exempted from accounting for rents and
profits. Richmond Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

A THIEF ARRESTED BY Doc. The
Dayton Transcript Of tho 18th instant,
notices a singular instance Of the saeaci.
~ ofa dog. II seems that person nam.
ed Spangler called at the stove store OF
Col. Greer, IN Dayton, under pre,ence .,
venting to purchase some stoves. After
some inquiries he left, bu, sooL returned
apparently intoxicated, and took seat in
tho counting room. Col. G.. was soon
called out, and in his absence Spangler
took the key out Of the safe and attempt
cd to depart. Tho dog had been watch
ing. and immediately seized and detained
him until his master returned, when Span
gler again attempted to leave, but was
again detained by this self-made officer.
Col. Greer's suspicious we're aroused ;
Spangler's pockets examined, and the
key found upon him, and restored to its
place, when the dog seemed satisfied
The thief confessed, was arrested, and
committed to prison.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

FIRE.-On Monday last. our citizens
were alarmed by the cry Of "fire." 1t
was soon discovered to be the dwelling
house on the farm Of Rev. Robert Wilson
opposite this place, in Berkeley County,
Virginia. The FIRE originated in the
smoke house, which stood about Is or 20
feet to the rear Of the dwelling occupied
by Mr.. Elliott. In short time the FIRE
communicated to the dwelling, which to-
ge,her with large quantity Of furniture
belonging TO Messrs. Elliott and Wilson.
was entirely consumed. In the first in.
stance, the fire was kindled in the smoke
house for the purpose Of curing about
5000 weight of bacon, which OF course
was consumed. The loss of tho Rev.
Mr.. Wilson is estimated at between Z
and 800 dollars, that Of Mr.. Elliott At be-
tween and 400 dollars WiIlicmsport
IND. Banner, FEB. I'D.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
vALEDICTORY.

TAs present pumber Of tho Gazette closes Iss
twelfth year siuesit hss bsen under my charge sad
INST probably forever my eesascsion With the Edi-
total Brethsshesd. In bidding sdieu to the craft.
ssd the kisd patrops with whom have bean coz
ssessd. an ssssibly impressed With natural fssl.
iag Of sd regret.
entered spsu The duties Of Editorial life with
an ssalsed idea Of the imporsat responsibility
which attached To the profession, and an expert
once and obssrvstien Of twelve years have confirm
ID me In Tho opinion shst the peace and comfort Of
sosssy arc materially Affected for good or evil BY
tbs eooduci u those who have charge Of the public
prsss Feeling this responsibility resting upon me.
have always carefully sndeavored to abstain, 90
far a. came within my humble PROVINCE, the digni.
a. a. well a. the isesdom Of ths press; and while
1 sm entirely conscious Of having failed to make
the G.zssss Whist country paper ought to Be, !
appeal to my fsllow-ersftsmsn and my readers to
boar me witness that my humble Journal has. In no
iss,sacs, while sndsr my charge, violated tbs prI-
vsry Of domestic life or the courtesy which ought
70 govern gentemenin thsir relations to sseh other
Ardeptly and conscientousy attached to the
principles Of the Wing Party. have ever sought
70 presen. them fairly TO the public. and Wills no
mas hes been more s<sdy and unwsverins in their
support. claim 10 have had always for my guide
desire do full justice to the motives and Princi-
ples Of political opponents. have sndssyorsd TO
tesr the part that fell 70 mcin the three memoirs
DIE struggles for the Presidency that have occurred
during my Editorial life-slways clisging 70 The
ssms principles, and TO the same men, - their Oh.
psnsnt. Although my future pursuits will dsvolse
spon mo less responsibility In political csmpsign.
ing .hs whig Party, thei, principles and. II need
b again. their gallant leader, HEsRY CLAY, shsll
pevsr want for such humble aid as my pen and
tongue can afford.
To the patrons Of tho Gazette, return my sin.
esrs thanks fof the generous and indugsnt support
which they have uniformly extended to me. lhave
no. permitted the paper to pass out Of my hands,
but upon the full assurance that its principles
wesld be maintained ~ firmly and fearlsssly ~
heretsfore, and with more oftalsst and energy.
introduce to you my successor, JAnss ERsxIss
STEWART. Eco, and bsspssk fer him cou,iau.
spcs Of the confidence and support which 10 has
been your pl.ssufe to extend - mo. The tax uP.
on which be enters 10 NOT led Of roses; his path
way must. in the nature Of things. b. snswsd With
,horns. ask you then to cheer him On bic course.
and ~ ono Of the best and surest Of enabling
him to serve you faithfully lot him no, feel the an.
noysnes Of an empty poekss-the hspisss lot Of so
many Editors--but remember. fos bis benht. that
",hs laborsr 10 worthy Of his hire." and pay him
up regularly and Puncsuslly.
EDMUND P. HUNTER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

On 1hsrsdsy last. sfss prssraese1 sulFsrisss.
which she bore With the ehrissisn's meek suhmis-
sion. Mrs. CATHARfsx KxRss. Vie of Mr. Jscct
Ksrns Of this coun.y. Mrs. X. was eomnan,-
cast ofthe Prossssan, Episcopal Church. II Ce~.
In this sown, on Friday isss. Mu REsscca
GARDskk, wife Of Csps Peter Gardner. aged 81
years and 3 mcaihs. The earliest insimssioa her
devoted and row sorrowiog family received Of tbs
approach Of Death, VS. in these. her lsa words:
Jesus, Jesus. receive my soai (" Mrs. Gardner
~as daughter Of Morgan Morgan. Of blessed
memory.-l Cem-
on the 2ad last. Mrs. SIvsRs, eonsors Of Fran
cis Sivets. of Frederick ceuasy, formerly Of this
On the 23d uis., af aries Fever. ASS AmxriA.
aged yesss and n monshs; and On the 27th ul,,
Of scarlet fever. CesRAD r., aged years. noaths
and dsys-children Of Dr. Mann r. Helsoa, Of
Smithfeld.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

The planting ehivslry Of the South are
now about to sweep away one Of the
Northern monopoiies. by raising broom
corn instead Of eo.ion. They will come
next 10 making "tgts horns" and 'tin boz.
GO with holes ia" and become ..i,insranl''
To insure them q msrks,. We may yet
see the done before john Rsrdelph,s csll
10 put 10 rsst.--Pias. xmey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27
WING MEETING IN MORGAN.

Alta meeting Of the Wings Of Morgsa
County on Monday. the Oath. Of March
l645. for the purpose oil appointing Dele
gates to q Senatorial Convention to be
held in Bath on the l4lh of March-Mr,
henry SPOHR was called tothe Chair
and josErHS. DucxwALL appointed Sec
rotary.
The following gentlemen were duly
appointed to represent Morgan County in
said Convention, viz:
George Z. Roberts, Jos. s. Duckwall
J. w. Breathed, Samuel Harrison, John
Courtney, Lewis Allen, Rees Pitch
ard, Frederick HovermiIl. David Am.
brouse. J. Hough. G. Tyler. Henry Da.
Wis. George Calleit, w. ]. Easten, Thorn
as Gale.
On motion Of Mr.. DuckwaIi, the meet,
ing adjourned.
HENRY SPoHR, Chm.
Jos. s. DucKwALL, Sec.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

Philadelphia was visited by a severe
thunder storm on Sunday evening last
The lightning struck school. house in
Newton street, and Sc, the roof on FIRE;
ploughed up several yards Of Garth be-
tween the rails in Washington street, and
did much injury to row Of small brick
dwellings in Second street, The Ameri.
can says
"Many persons were shocked, and some
badly stunned. The electricity played
some very singular freaks. In one house
a stove was twisted completely around,
and in another trying pan was knocked
out OF the hand Of woman who was
cooking"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

TnR SU1cspn On YEsrsxnAx.--We
published last evening % account Of the
death Of the young Spanisrd, Who threw
himself from the rooi oil his boarding
house IN Barclay street. We have since
Unidentified him with person We hsl Of
ten seen Of lste--s young. but singulssly
ssylish and high bred looking foreigner
and gentleman who knew him has CIV
en- Us some particulars Of his history. -
His name was Aldsma, and be was the
son OF the wealthiest man In the Havana,
commonly known by The name OF the
"golden OK" The father had been for
some time endeavouring to bring about .
marriage Of the young man 10 one lady,
while he was devo,edIy attached to anoth-
er, and the voyage to this country was q
compulsory separation by pasernsl au-
thority.
Young Albania was OF On unhapply
sensitive nature, and excitable to frenzy
with what would scarcely move ordinary
men. The day before the comm ission Of
this act. he had received very harsh let.
tiers and his reason gave way. In the
first moments OF his dslirium he attempted
to cut his throat with a razor, and an
hour or two afterwards, be rushed 10 the
top Of the house, stood fora moment or
two ges.iculating on the edge Of the gut
ter, and then with his hands pointed
above his head like diver, he plunged
hesdloug to the sidewalk. His death
will occasion unsurpassed affection 10 his
relatives, and it has struck aghast the cir.
Gle Of young diplomats and foreigners in
which he passed his time. He was 4 IA.
vorite. IN. Y. Mirror.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-27

YANKEE LIBERALTy.-The Washing.
ton correspondent oil the Philadelphia
Ledger says:-"The Bostonisns lave
funded 800, 900 for Mr.. Webster during
bis lifetime and afterwards 10 his success.
sors, in consideration OF the sacrifices he
makes in entering the Senate. Whatev-
er may be said Of yankee meanness. "
they have method of doing things on =
large scale as honorably to their hearts
as It 10 generous and self sacrificing"