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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
THE WAR NEWS,

The news which we publish this week from
"the Seat of War;" is well calculated to pro
duce \ most powerful sensation throughout
the country. 1t is true, INTERPRETATIONS vic
tory crowns our arms, yet some of the best
blood Of our army has been shed by the foe
This blood must be atoned ior-we hope to
see $4,000 volunteers at once called into ser
vlce-and our Navy sent to lombard every
Mexican sea- port within reach of our guns
The work has begun--let it not stop short Of
"the Halls of the Montezumas." The faith
less and ungratetul conduct Of Mexico deserves
the ''rod of chastisement'- has insulted
our flag-invaded our soil-robbed and muir
dered our people, and although in pity for her
weakness we have forbearance
has now ceased to be virtue" If she cannot
understand forbearance and magnanimity up
on the part of Sister Republc--she should
be made to understand the force of Just retribu-
mend the annexed sensible extract from an ar
tce in the ".Ne,c Orleans Courier" to every
reader. In our Judgment ii points out the true
road to a short and victorious campaign
March at once to the City of Mexico.
"When the reinforcements which left this
place last night and this morning, Join Gen.
TAYLOR, the troops under his command, inclu-
ding those at Point Isabel and opposite Mata-
moras, will amount TO about 5000. This force
will be sufficient TO repe any attack upon his
works at both places, and 10 keep open the
Lotx.t a.
cupy position on the western bank of the riv-
err, and penetrate into the interior of Mexico, IA
much larger force will be necessary. Itwould
be an ill-advised and unfortunate measure to
relax in the slightest degree the exertons to
raise more troops. All the able-bodied men
that can be procured should be received, and
valid inducements should be held out to vol
unteers. This war with Mexico will not be
finished BY one battle, the capture OK two or
three towns, the bombardment of sea ports
and the blockade of the coast The Mexicans
are proud and ignorant, and therefore an OBJ
stinate race. They will hold out, passively,
I'LL their capital is occupied by an American
army, and the greater part OF their country
overrun. TO attain these objects, fifty thous-
and troops will be necessary-although they
could be accomplished with less--but in mill
tary operations the safest plan is to have your
means in full proportion TO the end in view,
and to leave as little as possible to chance.
"The government oil the United States can
raise fifty thousand troops with as much ease
as they could raise FIVE thousand for the Mexl-
can war--and we doubt not they will begin
with force fully adequate TO the purpose OF
chastising the enemy, and giving HIM to un'
derstand the power Of this country.
1t is useless at this time to speculate upor
the plan of conducting the war, which GU
government will adopt The Mexican port
on the Pacific are at the mercy Of the squad
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
( News OF the day i.

Hudson, who murdered his wife and three
children, and sister-in-law and her brother, in
Pendleton Co., Va, has given himself up for
trial
The New York papers state that number
of British Sailors have deserted from British
ships now in thatpo from fear Of being press
ed into the Naval service upon their return to
England, in the event of war with this
country.
The Eighteenth Annual General Meeting
of the Stockholders of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, viii be held at their Office on
the LIST ofJune.
The Hagerstown "Herald Of Freedom" will
be published semi weekly ON and after the 10Th
of June. The ''Iorch Light is also to be
published semi.weekly in June. The VIII
Transport s.Modcin Times" commenced its
semi weekly issue on the 20th inst. There
are seven newspapers published in Washing
ton County---two of which are now issued
semi weekly; two viii be in short time; and
the other three are weekly NO doubt they
will follow suite shortly. "A gfeat County, that
In the Supreme Court in New FORK city, on
the 10th inst, serenity three counsellors and
eightltsir attorneys were admitted to practcel
Com. Moore has been re-instated in his com
mand in the Navy.
Judge .4rcher has decided that the Directors
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
have the authority Of locating the Canal Of
fee; and it is now quite probable that the Of
fee viii be removed to Cumberland
Joseph Stephens, of New Hampshire, has
obtained patent for new kind Of Fence
The posts are made Of clay, burnt like brick,
An exchange says that the "Riglt Of
Search" does not apply to the unbuuoning of
a mans coat, 10 ascertain whether he has a
shigt on.
The ladies of Louisiana have adopted rule
never to marry a man who owes an editor
more than one years subscription. They
ought also to adopt rule never to marry a
man that does not take paper.
Cyrus Io,onsend, of Pittsburg. has made
Carriage worth 81 600 for gentleman in St
Louis.
Cincinnati, o., has population of $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
lorna DO---DESTRUGTION OF LIFE
AND PROPERTY.

The town of Grenada, Mississippi, has been
almost swept away by tornado, aad with it
the lives of many valuable citizens. 1t occur
red on Thursday week last, at about 5 O'Clock
in the afternoon. We find the following most
melancholy particulars in slip issued ON the
Sth, at the Grenada Chronicle office
The tornado entered Grenada in the western
part, and first in its sweep over the town took
the houses Of Gen. L. n. Waul, occupied by
Dan'l Robinson, Esq, and that Of Gen. I. n.
Waul, occupied by DR.. Robert f. punell,
killing MIR Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, three
negroes, the property of DR. Purnell, and MIR.
Eubanks, leaving his child MORALLY wounded.
The hurricane took off the roof Of the house
Of Jas. Sims, Esq, and injured some Of theiam-
lily, though fortunately occasioned no deaths.
1t then passed on through the Southern part
of the town and laid low the houses wherein
Mrs. Pluner lived, killing that lady and
number of her students; 1t also swept away the
houses of our fellow -townsmen Peter Cause,
James NJ. Baughn, DIR. J. Snider, t. S. Land,
Mr. Foster, T. J. Dallahite, Sept Caldwell,
Mrs. Jones, l.. Butler, and several others
which we do not now recollect, together
with the Baptist Church and the Grenada
Male Academy 1t also injured more or less
the houses occupied by DR.. Edmonds, E. II.
Mitchell, L. NJ. Oliver, and DR.. Parpley.
kILLED.--James Whitset, son Of DIR. S.
Whitsett, 2 children of ID. Rosser, daughter
of ]. Snider, son Of r.. CoHman, Mrs. Plum
mer, son of Mr. Kmwin, Mrs Robinson,
wife of C. Robinson, and his father, son of
j. A Williamson, Baughn and child, VIM.
Eubanks, / son of Rev. Mr.. Boswell, Henry
Allen, son of Mrs. Allen, negroes belonging
to S. Caldwell, or belonging to J. Baiour
WouEDED,-A daughter of d. Rosser, a
son of r. Coll'man, son af J A Williamson,
children Of MIR. Gill, son of J. Melton,
Mrs. Baughn, 2 sons of VIM Lake, Joseph
son of b. Williams, sr.. sonof DIR. Edmunds,
child of the late DIR. Payne, child Of MIR.
Eubanks, Mrs Landlady, of I. s. |, and Esqrs.
! ]. M. Sample, Marion, son Of "A. 5. Brown,
Richard Armstrong, Mrs. Nelson, John Mitch
ell, James Halder.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
TILE NATIONAL EAIR.

Washington on the Dist inst, and all accounts
present the display as truly brilliant. The
crowd in attendance has been and continues to
he still very large. Everybody seems to be
pleased--with the exception of GENT Rrr-
CHE, who thinks it "a hu,g,bug-" Well, the
General is so ''chock full Of piryghi" just now
that he is excusabe. He told Mr. BANCROFT
bug (Which was perhaps nearly correcO after
the delivery of his Eulogy upon Gen. Jackson,
and afterwards praised him and said he ''ras
no hmnbug''-and perhaps he win say the
same thing about the Far" some Of these
DAYS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

ron in that sea. commanded ere now, by Com.
Stockton. an intelligent and experienced Off
Ger. who knows how 10 make the most 81 the
force under his command. Vera Cruz. Tam
pico, and all the other ports "a the Gun, are
open 10 attack. Iii reported that the castle OF
San Juan de Ulloa is strengthened and render
ed safe from the fire Of the whole squadron
under Commodore Conner. This may be SO
--btt the accounts we have heard Of this for
iress smack strongly Of Aiexlcan gloFiioauon
and rbodomoatade. il held Tor years by The
old Spanish garrison defiance of an The power Of
Mckee and afterwards, 10 The same condition ~
" hch the spaniards left it, the French Admiral
Bodir captured il after fire from two three fri
gates, whch lasted an hour " TWO. Its means of
offence snd defence may have been greatly impfo-
we'd siace the attack OF Admiral Bedin, but we do
doubt it's ability TO withstand heightened cannon
ade of Com CoNNEs.
Sac Juan de UIoa stands in The sea nj The distance
Of oniy eight hundred y ards from the city OF Vera
Cruz and consequently has full I'D Of il by
point blank shot. Should The commodore. there
FORE obtain possession Of the castle, the city could
not hold out twenty four hours Placing suftici-
eut garrison in the castle and in the city, the Amer
leans would have the high road TO the capital Of
Mexico open before them, and advancing into the
interior could form a junction with forces moving
from the Rio Grsnde. combined movement Of
this kind would distract the enemy's attention,
and the forces 10 the most popnlous part OF the
country would be kept from marching 10 defend the
capital for fear Of danger 20 their own homes In
the midst OF their alarm On account OF armies an.
preaching from the north and form the east, il two
thousand troops could land the western coast and
threaten the city Of Mexico from that direction, its
capture would be easy and certain Perhaps these
two thousand men could be made up from the
ines and seameu Of the fleet on the Pacific and vol
uuteers from California and the Sandwich Islands.
Many Americans settled in the north western
part Of Mexico. in the vicinity of Santa Fe, and
there all times large bodies Of traders in that
region, or on their way TO or from. The first
from thai remote part Of the continent will inform
us Of revelation there and the hosting Of the
American flag Should this event be delayed, there
are ,hoas anas Of hardy hunters in the Missouri
gion and on the frontier of the Great Prairies who
will ha,ten TO lend hand for its accomplishment
Before the first day Of next January the nation Of
Mexico will be near its last grasp-provided cur
general government wisely second the energy and
spirit Of the people and give their force the proper
direction -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
MIR. CLAWS TEXAS LETTER.

Mr. CLAY is net q prophet or the son ola
prophet" yet he uttered the following Ian
guage in his celebrated 1eras letter written
from Raleigh, N. c., previous to his nomina-
for the Presidency in 1874 He says
"tnder these circumstances, If the govern
meni of the United States were to acquire Tex
as it would acquire along with it all the in
cumbrances which Texas is under, and among
them the actual or suspended war between
Mexico and Texas. OF that consequence
there cannot be doubt. .anneration aud acar
ruth ,Herico are Identical.
The .4lera',dria Ga.eitc quotes the above
passage and makes this significant comment
.-ssHow TRUE"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

eH-The steamer BRITANNIA, with fifteen days
later news from Europe, arrived on the 2lst.
Her news IS not very important we shall
endeavor to give q summary Of il next week
having laid it aside this week for the more i'm
portaut and interesting intelligence from the
Mexican War; The news Of the Britannia
may be summed up thus The Irish Coer-
zion Eli has passed its first reading by ma
jorty for Ministers of lio-'rhe Corn Bill not
acted upon, and the Corn trade in consequence
IN an unsettled siate--Cotton selling freely
Prices locking up--An resurrection has taken
place in forugal-The French papers are
filed with details of the attempt TO assasSnate
their King, LOWS PHILLTPE. This, we be-
leve. is the sixth attempt made on his life. L
seems that he is destined no, to be killed By
bullet
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
GEN. vEJA TAKEN PRISONER.
FROM THE BALTIMORE sus, MAY 25.

We issued on Saturday night, in an Extra,
in full confidence OF its being literally correct,
Geographic account of tie news from the Seat
Of War, entertaining the hope that the portion
which related 10 the death Of Major RINGeoLD
might prove unfounded.
We have since received confirmatory ac-
counts from our ~ Orleans contemporaries,
which we annex Though the glorious news
accompanying it will prove cheering 10 every
American heart, the melancholy death OF Ma
ior RINGGoID, aud other distinguished Off
GERS, as well as Of the brave hearts who fought
under them, cannot but cause pang of sor-
row and regret.
The Washington Union introduces these
details. with the annexed remarks:
at may well be that the reports from the
camp are considerably exaggerated; but there
can be little doubt, we think, that some conflict
Of importance has taken place between the two
armies. That part of the account which rep
resents large portion Of Commodore Con-
NER's squadron as being concentrated near the
mouth of the Del Norte, strikes us as very i'm
probable
ave have, however, had no opportunity
since the arrival of the mail to make particular
inquiries upon the subject The account gi-
ven in the correspondence Of the Tropic APP
pears TO be exaggerated in its tone, and we
notice some confusion in the dates of the dif-
ferent accounts. The details may, however,
turn out to be substantially correct; and if so,
they reflect the highest honor upon our gallant
army"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
BERKt LEY VOLUNTEERS.

We understand thai the Berkeley Volun-
teers for Mexico" at present under the tempo
rary command of Capt JosEPH BURNS, will
hold meeting for the election of Officers on
Saturday evening next, the 30th inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
REeUISIrIoN UPON THE GOVERNOR OF
VIRGINIA.

We understand that Governor Smith has
been called upon by ihe President of the uni-
ted States for thre regiments $50 companies,
2,3l0 men, Of infantry. to be composed OF
volunteers, enrolled, and held in readiness TO
muster IA the service ofthe United States. =
Each company, we learn, viii consist OF o4
priyatss only, not over As, nor under - years
ofage, and in fun physical strength an yigor
~--Rscbaa;9 EnT6rv
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

luWe are much indebted 70 our friend,
Capt, JosEPn J.. JAMIsos, for copy of the
Baltimore Sum-" Of Monday, the 18th, from
which we extract the important news from the
-"Seat Of War;" found in our columns this
x,fnaE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
va A TINSEsUssG, va
THURSDAY, MAY %, 1916.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING
st $500 In advance. $3.50 within syx
months, and $500 after sfx months.
= NNNN>N%NN NNNN ~ NNNSNN>NNN
orsWe refer the readers attention to an ar
ticle on the first page of to-day's paper, upon
the "NAyY," SC. Also to capital story un.
der the caption Of ''LIrTLE WINNIE"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

President Polk took the celebrated procla-
nation of the war 1872, with England, writ
ten by that learned and accomplished man Mr.
MADISON, and, almost without changing
a word adapted il to Mexico. AS well as a
precedent-as well as beautiful composition
ii, was preIeued.-,fler. Gas.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14
This way, Ladies and Gentle
lnaen! This Way!!
DON'T ALL SPEAK AT ONCE!!!

WE have just received, in addition to our for
w mer stock Of new and second hand house
furnishing goods, (Which is large Mahogany Spring
Seat SOFAS, Divans, Oltomans, Dressing Bureaus,
Mahogany, Cane and Wood seat Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mahogany Tables, Cane and Wood seat high back
Rocking Chairs Curled hair and Stuck Mattresses,
Gilt and Mahogany framed Looking Glasses We
have also added largely to stock, such articles as
Crockery China, Glass, Wood, Willow and Hollow
Ware, Cutlery, Cots Blankets, Sheets, Quilts, Com
forts and Couches. We have also few best Feather
Beds-Brttania Tea and Coffee Pots, Brittania and
painted Spittoons, Hearth. Sweeping and Dust
Brushes and Corn Brooms with many other articles,
too numerous to mention. We would respectfully
request all that wish to purchase house furnishing
goods, to give us call, as we intend selling at the
smallest possible profits.
i. s. BECK & SON,
South side of Penn. ave., between 9TH and 10th.
feb. 10, lS46.--tf.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14

NG.-9The subscriber respectfully in
forms his customers and the public, that he
has removed TO Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd
and 4h streets, south side and opposite the United
States Hotel He offers his thanks to those who
have entrusted their work with him, and asks a.
continuance of Their custom No pains will be.
spared TO render satisfaction to all, in the fit neat
ness and durability of every kind Of work bestow-
ed upon him. Charges as moderate as a faithful
performance of duty and justice to all, will permit.
I5- Cutting, Making, and Repairing, done in
the most fashionable, neat and durable manner
None shall have cause to complain Of exorbitant
charges, whilst they shall have their work promptly
despatched. JOHN w. SMITH.
jan l5-tf Penn ay bet Sd & 4th sts
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14
Hardware. Hardware!! Hardware y!

+. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
[ AS just opened an entire new and well select
ed assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or RETAIL on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district. 3
His stock consists in part Of the following arti-
cles Rogers s. Sons and others Table Cutlery
IN complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penkniyes, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audrons, Shovels aud Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
ters, IN sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron, Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets.
Griddles and extra Lids Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warfle Irons, Sad
Irons, Slimmers, Ladies and Forks Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c. Shoves, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Gut wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bsts, Table, Butt, Parliament, III. l.. & Strap
Hinges, Palmcr's pat Blind Hinges, to faster
back and TO Farnham's pat. Window Bird fas-
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Hal and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, brushes, Combs Buttons,
Needles and Pms, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted.
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wre Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &c., &c
All OF which, he will sell as low as can be had
1t any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. d, l845
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14
Celebrated Medicated Fume or Vapol
BATHS,

For the cure Of diseases Of the skln joints, glands
rheumatism. neuralgia, scrofua, paralytic affections,
gout, &c. sl
Cupping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will be attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Leeches,
warranted fresh. Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
Residence on the corner of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street. nearly opposite the Unitarian Church,
and on the same square with the Bank of Wash
ington ,r,, E
feb. 1l.--3ms. NIX. q MRS. CH0Al F.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14

A CARD-The undersigned begs leave to ten
II der his thanks to the citizens of this com
! nunity for the liberal patronage which they have
'estoWed upon him during the past year, and very
espectfully informs them that he still continues
t he Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
a nd with dispatch discharge all business in his
inc, to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
/ nav favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
With him to call and settle their accounts as soon
q possible the reedul, being at all times accepa-
bile, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14
Pulling or extracting Teeth.

DIR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist in this
country, and charges but SO cents per tooth. He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington, or all
combined, to compete with him in plugging teeth,
or inserting new ones. Strangers will do well to
inquire Of citizens, and particularly of citizen ply
sicians, before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged b. travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities from which they usually pretend
to haiD unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DIR. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Iodds Hat store, near Browns Hotel-.jan 8--tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14

The annual course of instruction will embrace
two sessions, The first, from the second Monday
of November ill the last Of February, will be de-
voted wholly to full examinations on the subjects
lectured on in the Columbian Medical college
The second session will commence on the second
Monday Of March and terminate the last OF octo-
ber during which instruction will be given on the
various branches Of medicine by lectures and daily
examinations. Students may enter for one OF polh
sessions. Terms, Sl00 per annum, payable IN ad-
vance,
F. HOWARD, M. ID.
Lecturer ON the Practice of Medicine, Obstetrics,
and Materia Medica. n, - ~
H. p. HOWARD. M. d.
Lecturer on Anatomy, Surgery, and Chemistry.
feb 1l--lm m aH.V
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-14

TNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
J. this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity; as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm OF
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share Of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfacton. ULYSSES WARD
Jar 24-U