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

VMTE publish The following letter from seEse
w Of duty TO the public. /, is just such let
ter az We should have expected from such source.
We know DR.. Quigly personally, ard there Is no
man in the country, whose opinion Is entitled TO
more respecf. He is on all subjects honest and
sincere, and MS high character physician esff
be aties,pd By The hrst medical men 10 this city
Pkila. Sun.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Va, Oct. 10, l843.
Dear Sf--You inquire Of me whether ! have
used your Hair Tonic and The effects. Several
years ego my hair began to fell rapidly from the
scalp, and had the prospect Of premature bald
ness. Darine several wears used various prepa-
rsiions. recommended for the hair, from which !
derived no benefit At length ATTEND recommend
ed your Hair Tonic. ! Used three OF four bottles
according TO the printed directions, and at the end
Of six months, uy hair thick set and since its
tendency to turn grey wes arrested.
have never before given a certificate, recon-
mending patent medicines, which indiscriminafely
used, as they often arc do much injury, but in a
case like the present. where ] know the article to
be beneficial and that il can do no harm. have no
scrufles in stating facts within my own knowledge.
iouis, &c.
JOHN QUIGLY, NJ. D.
DR.. d. JAYsE, Philadelphia.
The above Hair Tonic is for sale by G. g. c. w.
DOLL. MsrtInsburg. Va.
March, z, l84i-Iy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
Wo0lens, &c.

~ OOtCffS, 9t.
VNTE call the attention of dealers to III follow
w ing Goods. which now in season:
Plain and fg'd Beaver Cloths;
Blk and blue-bl'k Pilot Clothsi
Lion Skin and Beaver Cloths;
BIZ, Blue, and Fancy Colored
French, English, and American Cloths;
Merino, and Satin Vestngs;
Satnets Of variety ofeolors, qualities and prices;
Kentucky Jeans-plsn and striped;
Cassimers, 6g d and plain, remarkably cheap;
Twilled aud plain Fulled Linseyi
White. red, aud yellow Flannelsi
Cotton Flannel, bleached, unbleaehed and cold;
Domestic Flannels;
Servants Blankets &c. &c.
IL persons wanting any Of these articles, will give
US call, we are confident we can please them.
Call at g. & c. w. DOLLS.
Dec 5
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-02-13
Weak Lungs and Weak Breast.

Weak Lungs and Weak Breast.
EA HEN any person is predisposed to con-
w sumption, it generally manifes's itself by
certain symptoms, which are caiei consumptive
symptoms the most common Of which pa n
in the b. east and an oppression and pain about the
lungs. When these symptoms are experienced,
TO GUARD AGAINST CONSUMPTION
1T is ADVISABLE TO
STRENGTHEN THE LUNGS AND BREAST.
This may be done eiectualy by using Hanee Com.
pound Syrup Of Horehound
Price so cents per bottle.
For sale by Seth S Hance, of Charles and
PIat sta. Baltimore; Geo. W Robbins, Hedges
vile, and w H. Hesletine & Co, MartinsbuIg
November IA, 1914.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
A CARD.

a pamphlet over tho signature Of Il AZ. y
Coi. isi. Dragons. bearing date the
lsl5. but n1t issued until the 10th Augu,s
in my hands for the first Gm~, on 'h; ,,,sS ~
while ! was transacting business al We
In noticing il, the following paragraph
my special notice.
"Ihe Cherokee Agent had better nvs ,',;s
tent'on TO the reports that are in clrculah III
people committed to his carc,' charg'ns, s,.st
non Payme of their dues in some n, u ~
others, in Withholding them unit! thsh nj 4 /
wants compel them to sell their claim',,,
10 Drew and Fields. who find nc dlffeu,sb
promptly receiving the full amount ~
II indicates the character of its au'rss
ing from one, who, in an official conus
advcrsay. 10 governed ruther by the spud ds
revenge. to which he yields blind ooe. ~
SENSE efjustice or honor, tha, looks fo''
il makes its charge.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

] also learn from information to be relied on,
that the police attacked son of lessee MayfeId
tnephew OF the Starrs) who made his escapo
through thicket. A faithful Negro rescued hi,
young master, and bore him of to The State.
They leveled their guns at son Of one of the
Stars, lad only nice years old-he escaped the
fire BY falling to the earth. As other guns were
lowered. his aged grandmother covered The chd's
body with ber own, and babe them shoot her
As they lore her away, the child made his escape.
Large armed parties are in menacing attitude
Immediately on the line thirsting for the blood of
their victims who have sought the hospitality of
the whites. 1t is said. aud the circunstancs s,en
to prove it, 'ha, the decree has gone forth to say
all the relations Of the Stars from Two year old
aDd upward. A large purity havo gone to Honey
Creek. it Is said, to sIay the Wates.
Indeed, from these rGnors it would seem ther
is but little doubt that the ndisc rin,inate massa.
ere Of the Treaty party has been determined up.
on: -s..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

To certain Post Moaers.-We have learned
that several sorthern mails have arrived at the
Van Buren, Post Office, in a disordersd state;
packages Of letters hive been so carelessy put up
ba, the Post Master has found tho letters scater.
ed amid the mass Of the mail. This has occurred
several times, and caused the Post Master much
trouble. We recommend to these Post Masters
that they take more in putting up their letters;
otherwise the names of the offices will be made
known. Wherever the cap fits let tho Post Mas.
ter reform.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
Henry VI, Paine--I!ore Mps'ry.-.

Henry ", Paine--Nore Mys'uy-i
10 the many attempts said 10 have besi
the life of this gentleman, the Nov u
SAYS.
The inquiry now is, why is this %
ra isejag'Ins, an unoiicndrngclIIzrn'
70 10" ed with a prrliuaci,y worthy onlll
houn4! The whole thing seem, 81
scarcely 10 he believed; and We, 1 d
wounds ~hero bullets have paSsef 4
lmos in several places. and we are .esl
Ilcve TINT he bears n charmed life.
certain foreign minister can answer
we wish 10 PROFOUND, better han any 4
than the assassin himself. We say
Suppose hereafter we nut n few que3
distinguished foreign individuaI--.oU
tempt upon the life of Mr.. Paine--sN
Two others OF similar mark n, Wash
they be answered wilhou, compuls@
hangs a tale, which. n, some future ii|
uEf'id; and Mr.. Paine owes il to bimsll
the world his suspicion and the cid
which have rendered him the target d
braves. II there is truth in wha, 4
more than one foreign minister, who
paied in this nef'rious design upon b
have to leave this country in disgrace
not idle words.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Another Steamer Sunk.-We are sorry to learn
thar :he Steamer Eveline sunk few days snce
at McLain's Bottom, abou, miles below where
she lay aground for tho last 3 months. The en-
eines were taken out, and is all that will be saved.
Capt. Irwin will, wo are sure, "pick bis flint and
try again." for better officer, cleverer old
cock. il not on the western waters.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Mormon Maiiers.-By the steamer Borens, in yes.
terday from Keokuk. We have report ,ha, The
Mormons had expelled Major Warren and his com.
mand from Nauvoo, bs had fallen back on Car.
thaee for reinforcements. The United States
Marshal, 1t is likewise reported, has been empow.
cred to arrest the "Twelve Elders" and had de.
clared his intention Of 90 doing.
The Sheriff OF Rock Island county. dangerously
wounded at Nauvoo. recently, in an attempt 10
arrest man named Reddlna, charged with mur.
der, who was rescued from his custody, is lying
at Carthnge.-Rer.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Hon. CHESTER ASHLEY This distinguished
gentleman. our talented Senator, will start in I
few days for his Senatorial seat at WasW him
The good wishes of his cons.ipa his hands the
they res. perfectly saIanl be faithfully defended
interests of, 4nd that he will add greatly to the
anfs already reaped from his Senatorial labors.-
So much honor did he bring to his State at the first
session he attended, that we foe confident his race
to the highest point Of fame will be unexamped.
There is no question but ne soon will be ranked
among the first mel Of the nge. His indus,ri-
Gus endeavors TO serve and honor his State have
ingra'ated his name with the people, and they are
all, with but few exceptions, determined that he
shall be retained in office he so ably and sa,is
fac'orily fills, and to which ne does honor. The
hearts of his people will 60 with him.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

A rery Fa,pable hii.--The U. s
warm Clay paper, understands
"lhat General Den rborn, Of Boston, Di
he said if foreign influences increa@l
to como rs they are now increasing" "
obliged to resort to arms as native A"'
defence Of our bir,hright and our "a
lIberlies.' We have nothing to sayaas
expression. excepting to oexpressa hoFn'
we who we're born in this country, eve
to take up arms on any account. lhoss
he in a better situation for use than VEN
the Massachusetts arsenal when under I
Gen. Dearborn"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Merican Ners.-ln the letter of On, ]
correspondent, "Marinus,' from Pena,
we published yesterday he stated
"While am writing, the grea. gus,,
ing o'cr the waters at the Navy Yard, ua
stand ,ha, the steamer Mississippi, Cas
hugh, has arrived--but being seven mis
cannot give you the news she brings uns
row."
The Pensacola correspondent under
,ober 20. of the Mobile Herald AMI Tnal
in the following manner 10 the new,
Mississippi has brought
The U. States steamship Mississippi !,
this por, to day, and anchored off them
al 10 A. NJ. She is five days direct |,
Cruz. and brings Importa N, communic,h
the MEXICAN Government; so important
,h,. Princeton was dispatched with dupiGl
and both steamships wero directed to ru
cola with all possible celebrity. The
yet arrived having been beaten by ihsI
To day being mail day, tho conn
were Immediately carried up 10 PenSl
Uni:ed States steamer Gen. Taylor,
despatched to Washington.
The Mississippi brings no g'ncrnl ID
Of interest. On the second day Of
Vera Cruz, the Princeton was in GsA
not seen afterwards. She is, howgG,
in hourly.
The Mexican papers make msn.na
sonaI renconire between Baron de Cy
lawyer named Don Mariana Oiero. iu1
spal a, and cuiitd one another in the nd
style Of BiIing>gltc fish-women. Th
tho usual qunn,um of crude and uad,
ter about indian lucursIons at the M
commoIion here, dlsutioc,Ion 10 the EXIT
men, there. and dIsirust and disc der eSs
all of winch have hecn the staple mats
can newpaPcrs since The days Of their
luton. .--Dsiia.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
m A X Il 1 + ID,

At the residence of the late Col. Jno' ~ ~
Tame Hill. Washington CO., Ark, on =
INST, ov the Rev. >nm Harris, Dr. Gto, y
M'., SARAH e., daughter of Col. NJ. ". NV
OF Morgan CO, Ala.
"ewish bride and bridee room much p,l.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

W We are indebted to +. Morton, Of the
steamer Arkansas No. 4, for files Of New Orleans,
papers Of late da,e. He asks US :" when the Ar.
kansas river will rise" We cannot tell-we
mus, make application to "Cnpt. CIegge,," our
"wsather clerk"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

The late duke Of Kent was ihs son Of a kirp,
the brother OF three kings and father Of queen,
but never n king himself;
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

W BY yesterdays mail we received very
large number Of exchange papers. and several
very acceptable favors from Col. Ashley, such as
Public Documents, e,c. Wo tender to him our
Warmest thanks.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

A planter in Louisiana hns become so ultra
10 his teetota notions, that he sold bis pla antation
rather than keep gin on it,--N. o. Delta.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
nrMocsAr,c COUNTY MEETING.

A meeting Of the citizens will be held 10 this
Ci,y, a, the Court House, on Saturday the I'D Of
November, for the purpose Of selecting delegates
10 . Convention, which viii! be held q. Little Rock
spou the 9Th. Of January, to select candidate for
Congress. ts
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Tho long Island railroad has reduced the run.
ming time between Boston and New York to
about seven hours and a half.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
.NAANSSS

100, near Lorcdo abou, 100, md o,..c
abou, lC0. The Camanches came ~
vicinity Of that portion Of the fronl,s,
mitted deprsdulIons. killing and steal.
,roups from the neishhorhood Of tile ais.,
men,, ,oncd started out IN pursuit IN ,b,.Y
mcnls, (about 100 each and are no, = /
trail. This is nothing unusual. asI..j
Col. Kinney.
Whether Gen. Taylor will or will us u
action upon this. is yet to De determine
The steamer Monmouth goes over 4.
She will return asnin. Capt. Blak,,sJ
not yet returned. Yours truly,
The party under Capt. Blake had u
viously seni out on reeonnoissane. ,.1
We have no further intelligence vha,.j
the army by this arrival. 4
The Monmouth left at Aransas n. !,
Augusta, lightering; the s,en mboo, Lea
freight or charter; and the schrs. T. N
CorneIia, loaded with powder and ann
schr. Josephine, and another small ~
living AT anchor, ready for sea. The N
hontas arrived at Aransas OH the l5h /.
too rough to venture alongside her, 4
pellcr McKim was left at Galveston. a
! two or three days. The Monmouh ]
steamship New York on the 2O.h i,
O'Clock, A. NJ, about 80 miles east Of {, |
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

NJ We learn from the officers Of the !. Gar
rett, that every boat in the trade has received In
jury from the snags.so numerous have they become
and several have abandoned the trade altogether.
When will Congress yield US the appropriation so
much needed for the improvement Of our river.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Ssxamboai Collision--.Loss Of Le.-.The
stsamboa. Lady Madison run into, and sunk tho
steamer Plymouth, near Shawnee!own' on the
9Th ul.., by which 90 persons, German deck pas
sengers were drowned. Tho pilot is heavily
blamed q. i, was purely BY malice or intoxica'
ton.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

or Our readers are referred TO tho card Of
Gov. Butler, in another column, it 10 inserted as
. personal advertisement, and any answer or re.
inindsr we wil ,. oen,rollod 10 "s.' :" 'ho
manner. as ouf terms and rules are s,rc! and pos
live on this head.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

or Tho river is very low, and falling; the
steamer Isaac Garrett, arrived on Thursday NOR.
ming, and left on yesterday for the mouth.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Or Our readers are referred to Tho advertise.
ment Mr.. Jno. Davis, Halter, Little Rock. He
10 recommended to US as one Of the best matters
10 tho Uuted States. We have sent on our meas
urs for a fine beaver.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
The following letter and communication has
been handed US by a gentleman in this city

The following letter and communication has
been handed US by a gentleman in this city:
EVANSVILLE, Nov. 18th, ls45.
Dear Sir lit is with painful feelings an.
nounce to you the murder Of my brother, James
Starr. On Sunday morning the police com.
pany headed by John Potatoe. road up to my
brolher's door and shot him down, without saying
one wcrd-they also sho, Buck Starr, small
stripping. who was standing in the door, pouring
water for his father to wash. They also went to
the house Of Washington Starr, and shot him,
wounding him badly in the arm; he succeeded in
making his escape to this place where hi. i'over
living. James Starts family hayfne xions) for
to Evansville las are most, ef
protection, on the vt6 The house Of Mrs. Wool,
The polirseweIl Rider out Of the house, and
and nm dead. 1t is reported that they shot JOS
Starr (son Of James) wounding him badly, bu, it
IS said he has escaped. lie may be dead or not.
have not heard.
In haste, your friend,
GEORGE STARR.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
w. desired, we desire peace in the party We

We desired, we desire peace IN tue pa'!' "'
.,,,b, Ne seek harmony with its editors ana 'eau'
era. br, we are no, TO be read out OF The parry '"
, NC one. mcrely becauso We with the people d'iter
from tho .Orran''.ic opinion. Can our ~an'on
- nj, oonis, saw as much! Viii he gow'th the "ish
of the people, or will he continue to de' ounce rs
and all who oppose himl If the hrs'' we arc re'"y
to drop all ieud and unite in one cause" Inc So
cond. We shall follow our path, marked on' Us II
plainly is by our grcO, guide, The will Of '"e poo,
ple. needless Of all consequences that may oe'a''
US.
Tb. ;n,inuation that we do not write our edI.
,oriaIs is maciously false. And now we are
done with the quarrel. which has been forced upon
US.
Death of Gen. Armisiead.-Ihe on'on an
noupce, lie death of Brevet Brig. Gen. W. N.
Armis,ead, Colonel Of the U. 5. Sd regiment o'
Artillery, who departed this life on the l3!h INST
after prolrac,ed illness. at upperv'I'e' virginia
! The following is an extract from Inc Arm!
General Order, issued on the occasion:--fF.
Gen. Armistead entered the army n' secoh'
lieutenant of the Engncers more than 'orly'W
wears ago and in his long career vas uhllo''''.
distinguished for correc, military department ah'
the CHEST moral excellence. For many yea''
he was Chief Of the Corps Of Engineers, whence
he was transferred TO the head of marching re
gmcnt and as a general officer, had for cam
paign, (ls4O.4l.) the cheif command in the wa
nyaipst tho Florida Indians. Ills loss will Ion
be mourned by his surviving brothers in arms
bu, the bclelit Of his vlrluous example will rema
in the service.
The officers his late regiment will wear tn
usual badge Of mourning for the period OF thirl!
days; and such forts as are occupied by parts
The same corps. will dispIny, ut huy'ScD' IN
national flag from meridian TO sundo"n, the dn
utter the receipt OF this order.
Nsw Hampshire Srnaior.-The Manrhrs'e
American states TINT Hon. FRANKLIN PIERCE. q
Concord. has been appointed hy Gov. SrsEl
to I'll the Vacant Senaorshp"i iat State bu! TIT
h, dc cues the appointment.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Since tie above was in type we have heard ma.
ny rumors bu, have received nothing more defin.
ate than is contained in the letter Of Mr.. Starr to be
found in another column. A hundred rumors are
in circulation, one is llat the whole Treaty
Party are to be murdered; another is that u u the
Stars over two years old are TO be massac cfe and
many others of the snme kind. As yet we can.
not tell the auoun, of mischief done, but we are
certain that the number Of police was greatly es.
nygerated, and the numbers of killed and wounded
wonderfully mnguIied. Thut great excitement
prevails on both sides OF the line, the white rs
well as ,kc Indian side is too true. Wo hope next
week to have the facts of the whole matter, until
which time we defer our remarks.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE
CHEROKEE NATION.

By the Fayetteville Stnge.dr''er' we 'ea'" ,"a'
..v.,, h,,d,ed Cberokees have turned out, to ier'
re, GU, the murderers Of the Cher0kee' " no A'''
lately been killed.
Tho circumstances, as we suppose "n'cn 'eu "
,h, dissemination areas follows:
On Sunday night, the End in's.' the house 0' MI
R. ]. Meigs, near Park Hill, and the Cher0SSs
Council ground, was assaulted by seven ar"e'
me, Who demanded admittance, and Mr.. NJ. sup
,o,;nu he recognized the voice Of friend. opened
the shutter Of one of the windows, whe h'e guns
we're presented at him; after short time he mace
hi, escape, when the villains robbed and aurheo
hi. house. On Tuesday evening, the 4'h INST,
the bodies Of two murdered men were discovered
obou, one mile from the house Of Mr.. Me'gs' anu
from circumstances the authorities we're led 10 sup
nose that the Starr" whom our readers nave
heard so much, perpe,rnted the n'roc'ous c','''e'
or murder and arson. The facts Of these MURDERS
and the burning of.he dwelling, arc Cleaned iro"
tho Cherokee Advocate, and ore undoubtedly true
but as to the perpetrators, VIC are unable TO say
positively, who they are.
The stage.drvor informs US that, while he stop
ned in Evansville, on the Cherokee line, 81 miles
North of this, on Sunday night last, that he learn
cd ,hu, the Ross party to the number Of 500, hne
turned out On the scout, and had declared their in
teniior of extermlnaling The offenders up tt
the time of his leaving eleven were rerorled tt
have been killed and eighteen wounded; he saw
The bodies Of James Starr, the father of the sup
posed offenders, and - Rider, besides Was
Starr and another man that were wounded aud ha
fled 10 that place for protection.
The greatest excitement prevails, and We can
not say where tho affair will end, MS such things
among the the Cherokees, will be nPt to dlsur
: tho quiet Of the two parties and may bring abol
considerable bloodshed.
> Gen. Arbuckle, upon receiving thislnformati"'
Immediately despatched Maj. Bonneville, from +
e Smith, who is to be met by Capt. Boon's comPan
Of Dragons, from Fl. Gibson. to the scene af a'
.ion, 10 take such steps as may seem advisable
D We will give the full particulars as soon as re
> ceived.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Nrw Hampshire Senator The Manchester
American states TINT Hon. FRANKLIN PIERCE. Of
Concord. has been appointed hy Gov. STEELE
to I'll the Vacant Sena'Orslupni hat State, but that
hr declines the appointment.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

Or Our readers are referred 10 tho resolutions
Of tho Democratic Meeting in Independence CO.,
which we publish on the outside to-day. The
proceedings Of the meeting in Clark CO.. were
received, but too late for insertion this week.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

GA ,rue.b for murder, has been found BY
the Grand Jury Of Hancock CO.. Illinois, against
Backenstos, the Mormon Sheriff, for the killing
Of Young Morrell in the late Mormon difficulties
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-11-15

The iu,inua,ion that we do not write our ed''
,orials is maciously false. And now we are
done with the quarrel. which has been forced upon