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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-30

WARLKE PREPARATIONS FOR MExIco.-wc learn
that the naval force in the Gulf is to be increased
Immediately. Orders have already been issued to
the several rendezvous TO enlist quite large number
OF seamen, and we understand that the destination
Of the frgate Cumberland has been changed from
the Coast Of Africa to the Gull Of Mexico. 1t is
thought that she will be the flag ship Other prepa-
rations are making which are deemed necessary in
the present position OF our relations with Mexico.
LOUISIANA ELECTION last nights mail we
have the result OF the first election under the new
charter in the three MUNICIPALITIES Of the CITY of
New Orleans. The number Of votes cast in he civ
for Governor, was 6,s3l at the last Presidential
election, IN November, 1874, the entire vote Of the
three municipalities was 5,4s6. Johnson's majority
Cor Govemor) In the whole city is said to he abou,
iHree hundred, and Landry's, Qor Lieutenant Go.
vrFuorD something more. The locofoco Sena,or.
are elected and of the nineteen Repre- sentatlves
twelve locotocos and seven wings are returned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-30

EXECUTION OF A WOMAN Elizabeth Van Val
kenburgh, who was convicted OF the murder of her
husband, was executed in the yard belonging to the
Jail Of Fulton county in presence OF hun.
dred witnesses, on Saturday the gath instant at o'clock
PM.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-30

NKw Town OF OREGoN.--It ia in contemplation
to petition the Legislature for new town in Coum-
bia Co. N ". to be taken from parts of Chatham, Aus
tertz and Client, to be called the town OF Oregon
Chatham Four Corner,, where the Railroad Depot is
located, will comprise the centre Of the town.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

SWORD ron GEN. TAyLoR.-The State of
Louisiana after the great battles Of the 9Th and
9th of NAV, voted 10 present a sword to Gen
eral TAYLOR. 1t has been made in New York,
and the description Of it is given in the New
York Tribune:
The scahbard is made of the finest metal,
with richly engraved and wrought ornaments.
On two divisions of the front side are scenes
OF the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la
Palma. The shield presents the following IN
scriptlon
presented by the State of Louisiana TO Gen.
Y. TAYLOR, in testimony of the high opinion
held by the people of this State ofthe skill, con
duct and Judgment shown by him during his
military life, but particularly during the battles
Of Palo Alto on the Sth and Rayina de la Pal
ma on the 9th of May, 1916"
Surmountng the battle scenes appears the
coat of arms of Louisiana, and in the centre of
Inc scabbard the American eagle richly en-
eraved. The grasp is composed of alternate
mother ofpearl and gold facets richly engraved
and studded, and protected by massive gold
chain. The head represents a revolutionary
cap and plume, surmouned by precious
eairnghorm stone,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

MARRIAGE ExTaAoRDINARY.-.liar on
the Is, inst, on board the steamer Die Vernon,
by Esq. WAGON, of Scott Co., Mo, Mr.. BAp-
TIsrE VEAN to Madam CHARLOTTE Norman.
The above was handed 10 us last evening,
together with an account Of the wooing, en-
gagement and speedy marriage. The happy
groom is Spaniard, who had just arrived
from the Rio Grande the fair bride, widow,
was taken from the ship which brought her
from Germany, and the first time they met was
on board the Die Vernon, where each had ta-
ken passage for this place. Neither could I'M
derstand a word the other said, but the enam-
ored Spaniard, with eyes and gestures, and the
occasional aid ofan interpreter, so vigorously
urged his suit, that on the second day out from
New Orleans the widow surrendered, and on
the following day, there happening TO be
Justice of the Peace on board, they were mar
ried. The joyful bridegroom RECALLED the pas
senaers and officers of the boat with cham
payne and other delicacies, and spent his mo
ney freely. And well he might, for, with the
buxom widow, he also got possession Of forty
thousand dollars in gold, which, on his coming
on board. she had deposited in the clerks office.
81. Louis Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

BEAUTIFUL ExrRAcrs.--i saw the temple
reared by the hands Of men, with its high PIN
nacles 10 the distant PLAN. The storms beat
upon 1.-THE God OF nature hurled his thunder
bolts against III and yet il stood as firm as
adamani KeyelTy was IN its halls---the CAV,
the happy, the young, and the beautiful were
there. retuned--and the temple was no
more its high walls lay in scattered ruins.
moss and wild grass grew wildly here--and
at the midnight hour the OWLS cry added 10 tho
deep sos,ude--the young and the gay who
reyellgd there had passed away.
] saw a child rejoicing il his youih-ihe
idol Of his mother The pride Of his father. |
returned, and the child had become Old
Trembling with The weight Of years, he stood
the last Of his geneyaiion--a stranger amidst
the desolations around him.
| saw the old oak stand in all its pride on
the mountain--,he birds were carsolllng on
lis boughs returned. the oak was leahess
and sapless--fhe winds were playing az its
pastime through lis branches
"Who is the desnuyer2v said I 10 my
guardian angel.
at Is Time said he; "when the morning
stars sang together with JOY, over the new
made world, he commenced his course, and
when he shall have destroyed all that is bca,lri-
futon ear,h---he plucked the sun from its sphere
yelled the moon in bood-yea, when he
shall have rolled the heeyens and earth away
as scroll, then shall an angel from the throne
Of God come forth, and with one foo, on the
sea, and one on the land lift up his head 10,
wards Heaven and swear by Heavens eternal
Thine is. time was, but ,ims shall Be 40
longer - PauIding.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
Nawsa Politics. Go.
pU-lsnnEsr or SEDUCTION.

II has long been great defect in our social
system, that no proper condemnation is visited
on the head of the sedueer The unfortunate
beings who fall victims TO his arts are a. once
subjected to the whitening finger Of popular
scorn-pointed at, despised and discarded
from society-while he goes on in his ma
nous career, hattered by the smiles of his as
sociates. and admitted into the same circles
that he previously moved in.
Seduction and adultery are thus encouraged,
and the sanctity Of the family hearth violated
by licentious men, emboldened by the con
seriousness that their villanies may be practcod
with impunity. The proper remedy for such
things would be Just refinement oil pubic
opinion, and reformation ofthoSe scandalous
rules OF fashionable society which admit the
seducer TO high standing, while they consign
his victim to neglect and misery which has no
end but in the silence ofthe tomb.
To accomplish this reformation, many elo-
quent men have spoken--many eloquent VIII
ters have argued, potently; but all IN vain.
Society is not in the right state. ON this point,
10 be cuIed by argument. Moral men may
thunder their warnings INTO It's ears, but II VIII
not regard them and, perhaps, nothing but
just and rigorous punishment by law, Will ev-
er avail to check the evil. Ii society will not
the law ought 10 take them out OF 1t, by throw
lug them into prison, where they will be com
PEELED 10 restrain their beastly passions. They
must, also, be fined severely, 10 compensate
society, in measure, for the injury they com
init upon ITS peace and purity. The man who
robs woman Of that honor which is more pre-
cious to her than lile-who robs parents OF
their child, or deGles the marriage ties equal
lv deserving of legal punishment with hun
who does the lesser wrong of stealing purse
or breaking into his neighbours house.
Holding these views of the subject, we are
glad to see that san act, 10 punish seduction
and adutery,'' has been reported IN our State
Senate by Mir Persian, from the Committee
on the Judiciary. 1t provides that seduction
shall be considered a misdemeanor, and that
any one who is convicted thereof, shall be
"punished by fine not exceeding three thou
sand dollars, or by imprisonment IN county
iail not exceeding one year, or by both such
fine and imprisonment; but the marriage oil
the parties at any time before such conviction,
shall operate as bar to any conviction Tor
such offence" This bill seems well conSuuc-
ted in all its particulars. Its principle is GER
tainly commendable, and we trust II will be
come the law of the State. let this be tried.
al all events.-.Nele York EGpress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

FROM MEALS SATURDAY GAZETTE.
WHATEVER isis RIGHT
bear message to those hearts
That murmur or repine,
And would that it might be to all
What il hath been to mine.
Whate'er their woe, however dark
May seem the brooding night,
bid them mark these simple words,
"Whatever isis right"
Pale scholar, thou hadst nerved thy soul
For conflict which is past;
Now prone and crushed thou Hest low
Before the adverse blast.
Another foot hath touched the goal
Which thou hadst kept in sight,
Thy past success had made thee proud;
"Whatever isis right"
And thou who toilest day by day
TO earn seanty store
OF bread, for those poor famished ones,
Who clamor still for more
Did not this labor give thee strength
This want to toll incte
The rich one also hath his grief
Whatever isis right"
Yes, for his boards take wings and flee,
And while, with means and tears,
Bewaiilng what may not return,
A low, stern voice he hears:
'sDidst thou not grind the laboring poor
TO compass thy delight?
Just punishment hast come 10 thee
Whatever isis right"
Young mother, bending DER thy child,
Thy first born darling son,
That sleepeth now the sleep of death,
Fer life had well begun
Crush in thy breast the rising thoughts
RebeIing at Gods might
Thy child is saved from many Ills
whatever isis right"
Thine eyes are closing, gentle girl,
On all life's pleasant scenes,
And though thou soon must look thy last,
Thy heart still toward them leans.
The earth is fair, yet thou art called
To realms of starry light;
Thy Father biddeth thee come home;
Whatever isis right
Scorn not the lesson that it comes
To thee in simple guise;
Truth, howe'er humble be its source,
Is needed by the wise
Then murmur not at Heavens DEGREES,
For time in rapid fight
WIN prove TO all believing hearts,
"Whateyer isis right"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

The New York Herald in one Gifts CONNER
cial articles, in relation TO the Right OF Way
Convention, lately held at Weston, says;
lfthis project meet the appreciation OF the en-
liqhtened members of the Legislature, the sci
Gsh and contracted views OF the city Of Rich
mond will be overuled, and in spite OF the III
Judged opposition, the improvement 9th Bal
tnaore and Ohio Rail Road will prove, TO the
Eastern section ofthe State of Virginia. the best
guaranty for the future progress of their own
Immediate enterprises. In the promotion OF
general system Of internal improvement, there
is no State more interested than Virginia. IL
we look to its location, we find its position the
most central-reaching from the Atlastic 10 me
inland seas on the West In regard to climate,
there is none superior 10 that OF Virginia; me
winter is short, and, generally, mild me sum
mer heat never MISUNDERSTANDING TO It's aSrl-
cultural pursuits, every advantage.
A continuous railroad from Baltimore TO the
Ohio river would create great commercialera.
Il would give a new impulse TO the intelligent
energies OF our Western World With such a
communication. the commercial intercourse OF
The country would never be Interrupted; and in
The event of war. or domestic disturbance, it
would afford the sureSt means Tor the common
defence. The present terminus oil the Baitl-
more and Ohio Railroad is at Cumberland one
hundred and eighty miles, leaving 70 be finish
Cd about 100 10 223 miles, By the different pro-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
Tho Family Circle.
LEADivG CHILDREN TO con.


a mother, sitting al work in her parlor over
heard her child, whom an elder sister was
dressing il an adjoining bedroom, say repeat
edly, as il in answer to his sister; s.No, |
don't wan, 10 say my prayers, don't want q
say nv prayers"
'.iIow many church members in good stan
ding" thought the mother 10 herself, ..ofteul
say the same thing in their hearts, though
they conceal even from themselves the feel
ing.p
"Mother,n said the child appearing in 4
minute or two, at the parlor door the tone and
look implied that it was only his morning SAL
utation.
coed morning. my child"
Il am going to get my breakfast
'Stop minute, want you 10 come and see|
me frsi.n
The mother laid down her work in the next
chair, as the boy ran toward. her She took
him up. He kneeled in her lap, and laid his
face down upon her shoulder, his check against
her ear. The mother rocked her chair slowly
backwards and forwards.
care YOU pretty well this morning Z" said
she, in kind, gentle tone.
"Yes. mother, am very well"
81 am glad YOU are web. am very welt
too: and when | walked up this morning and
found thai was very well, | thanked God for
taking care Of me-"
"Did you4' said the boy. in low tone
half whisper, He paused after it--conscience
was at lis work.
Odd yeu ever feel my pulse ~ asked his
mother. after minute or silence, at the same
time taking the boy down and setting him in
her lap, and placing his fingers on her wrist
"No, but have felt mine.n
"Wei, don't you feel mine now--how il
goes, beating"
..Yesi1 said the child.
III il should stop beating, should de-
"Should you 2"
SIZES. and can't keep il beaIing'
"Who can"
"God."
A silent pause
You have a pulse too which beats IN your
bosom here, and in your arms, and all over
you, and | cannotkeep il beating, nor can you.
nobody can but God If he should no, take
care OF you, who could 7"
81 don't know" said the child with look
of anxiety, and another pause ensued.
$50 when | walked this morning, | thought
I'd ask God to take care Of me. | hope be
will take care ofme, and all Of US"
Did you ash him to take care of me I"
- W nv not
"Becanse ! though; you would ash him
yourself"
A long pause ensucd The deeply thought
fol and almost anxious expression OF eounto-
nance showed thar his heart was reached.
"Don't yo,i thinl; you had better ask him
for YOURSELF"
YES" said the boy readily.
lie kneeled again in his mothers lap. and
uttered in his simple and broken lanpIlare n
prayer forthe protactionand blessing oliIeaven
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

FEDERALrsM-The Administration papers
are Just now very busy IN rcviving the old par
ty name of Federalist, and attempting to iasten
it as a badge, at least Of unpopularly, If not of
political dishonor, upon the Wing party. If
the abors of these benevolent gentleman could
have the effect Of inducing the generation that
has grown up since the times when the FEEDER
a party really existed, 10 study the history of
their country, and learn the truth about the par
ty, their efforts would not be without good
Probably, if they persist, they may bring about
that result and thus efiectually open the eyes
Of many who have been long blinded by pre-
JUDGE and Misrepresentation. They may yet
enable the people TO know that,he Federal par
" had its origin at the times Of the adoption
Of the Federal constitutions; that il was COM
posed of the friends of the Constitution, that
by its exer,ions our present system OF govern
ment was successfully defended and set IN
motion; that its leaders We're WASHING
TON, JAY, KNOX, HAmILToN, and the best
and bravest Of the heroes and statesmen ofthe
revolution; that, whatever might have been
its errors or mistakes, its administration of the
government was always pure and honest; that
under IFS guidance the institutions of the coun-
try Were always safe and the Democracy, in
modem times, has never scrupled 10 welcome,
and applaud any old FederlliSl who would Join
their ranks, and lend their talents and influence
TO the success Of the party. We speak ofthat
which the history of the country records. and
with perfect diSnterestcdness and freedom from
bias. II is almost time for the modern party
leaders 10 lose the benefit of their old cry about
the "Federal party !"-.4terGndria Gdsette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
sNsBUIG. NOVEMBER

posed routes TO the Ohio river. IF the right of
way be left open to the judgment Of the able en-
gIneers OF that company, the road 10 be con-
structed viii have to encounter much less diff
ficulues than those which have been overcome.
With such an improvement, the fertile valleys
of Virginia would soon be disencumbered of
their woods, through ,iIe laborious exertions of
hardy population. This is all that is now re-
quired to render this State the most attractive in
the Union.
In connection with the interests Of Virginia,
we refer with satisfaction TO the financial pros
poets Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, lear
nlng, with pleasure. that there is every pros
pect Of the success of the negotiation now in
progress, for loan of 100000 in England,
which, with those already secured in this coun-
try, will amount 10 81 100000. With this
sum the canal will be completed to the com
mencement OF the coal and iron regions
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
Diminishing 8asette.


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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

BAD IIAnIrs.-IIave You any bad habits
Conquer them. Ii is hard, we know but il
will be- harder still 70 grow permanently old--
10 suffer in body and mind, and perhaps Kill
yourself by degrees. Thousands, within few
years past have overcome the powerful temp
tatIon to drink arlrnt spirits. 1t was like cut
ting of right hand but they persevered and
conquered For worlds you could not per-
suade them 10 return to their old habits.
Have YOU no bad habits TO conquer2 Do
YOU smoke or chew tobacco? Break the chain
at once. From this time resolve never again
to puff cigar or chew a cud Of tobacco 1t is
bad habit and is offensive to many-especi.
ally 10 women.
DO You use proiane language7 Yon havo
no excuse for this. You banker not after
wicked words, aud you feel no satisfaction af-
ter you have used them. If there is one sin,
that calls loudly for reform, il is this. Think.
young men, think before You speak and never
give utterance 10 word that viii pain chris
tian's heart.
DO you make use OF indicate words p
Nothing is moro offensive 10 the ear oil mod
esty, or disgusting 20 refined society. Re-
fleet on the injury YOU do 10 yourselves. when
you give currency to foul language. No one
respects person who is habnualiv guilty of
indelicate expressions or impure illusions.
Whatever your habits arc, that are really
bad. have strength and courage 70 conquer
them. Let your voice and your example.
wherever YOU are, speak for virtue and truth.
Let your influence be ever exerted for the best
good OF others. This cannot be done unless
you reform your habits and conquer every bad
propensity. The following translation from
an Italian author is appropriate and beautiful:
d.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

ELECTION OF CoMMIssIoNERs.---Al essrS
GEORGE w, z. CusTIs, FRANcIs l.. SMITH
and RoBERr BRocKETT, were elected on the
18th, to represent the interests ofthe Town and
County Of Alexandra. before the Legislature
OF Virginia, At us next session.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

THE New PLANEr.-Mr. WIN LAssELL, N
letter 10 the London Times, states that he
has discovered, with his telescope, that LIZ
VEHRIER's newly discovered planet has ring
and satellite. With regard TO the ring, he IS
not prepared positively to announce It's exis-
fence. though he feels sure of but OF the
existence Of a star, having every aspect OF n
satellite, he saws there is no shadow OF doubt.
OF his observations, Mr. LAssELL, says
"4At about 81 hours, mean time. ! observed
the planet 10 have appa emily very csNqneiy
situated ring, the major axis being seven or
eight times the length Of the minor. and hav-
ing the direction nearly at right angles Va a
parallel Of dechnaiion. Al the distance OF
about three dameters Of Jhe disk OF the plan
et, northwards, and not far from the plane OF
the ring, but little following il, was situate
minute star, having every appearance of
satellite. ! observed the planet again about
two hours later, and noticed the same appear
ances, bat the altitude had then declined so
much that they were not so obvious. My mn
preston certainly was tina, the supposed satel
lite had somewhat approached, but cannot
positively assert ii.
An English paper, speaking OF 'hs new
planet says
The present distance ofthe new planet. ex
pressed in common measure, IS about 1900,
0O0.000 English miles from the sun, and about
3,l00 100000 from the earth. Its distance
from Uranus, whose motions II dlsturhS, IS
about 50, 100000 of miles. lis diameter is es-
tinated at $4,000 miles That Of Uranus is
about 5000; of Jupiter. $1,000; Of saturn,
$4,000; Of the earth, 5000. LIS cubic bulk Is
10 that ofthe earth as 2J0 to l. The new
planet IS the largest in our system except Jup
Ter and Saturn; and since these two planets,
as well as Uranus, are each attended BY
train Of satellites, il is extremely probable ina,
the new planet will have similar accompan-
iment. We had the pleasure Of seeing the
planet on Thursday night from Cotton Hill /
i comes to the meridian few minutes before |
nine, and is within short distance Of Saturn
With power under 200 il is no, distinguishes |
bic from fixed star.