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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
THE suB-TnnAsuRY uum5uG

A statement has for some time been going
the rounds of the press, TO the effect that the
Secretary fthe Treasury had delivered to GER
tain persons in New York two millions ofdol-
lars in specie, under stipulation that it might
be loaned out for certain period of time, as a
consideration for its safe delivery in the city OF
New Orleans. The remarks of the public
prints have brought out the Union, after hard
struggle, and that paper discourses ofthe trans
action as follows:
"In the present case, the transfer was made
OF two millions IN specie, TO be delivered in
specie at New Orleans within an average pc
riod Of thirty days from the actual receipt oil
the money in New York. Now, in the pre-
sent stage Of the water, it would take a, least
twenty days TO ranspop the specie from New
York to New Orleans, even if it We're all sent
at once in the same conveyance; but as this
might probably be unsafe or impracticable, we
submit whether an average period Of thirty
eight days is too long to allow for the transfer
of two millions in specie from New York to
New Orleans. The idea of a loan never en-
tered into the head Of the Secretary, nor, con
sidering the duty TO be performed, would such
thing be possible. The Secretary, urder the
law, simply contracts for the delivery of so
much specie in New Orleans and ifthe party
making the contract already has the specie OF
his own in New Orleans, is it not more safe
and convenient 70. him 10 deposite that specie
in New Orleans, which is already there, than
incur the greater delay and hazard Of sending
from New York 10 New Orleans the indenti-
cal dollars received at New York ?"
"The truth is, the Constitutional Treasury
as executed by Mr.. Walker, dealing erctusire-
~ in the hard dollars, is working so admirably,
that some point Of attack must be found, by its
opponents but the present is a weak effort so
to construe the law as TO render it (as the Wings
would desire) lmpracticable."
The strange self contradiction Of this state
ment, will not fail to arrest the attention of the
reader, who will not be apt to see the transac-
ton in precisely the same light with The organ.
1t amounts TO this; the Secretary took two
millions Of the public money, loaned it out,
took note for it, and has thus rendered him
self liable to prosecution under the Sub Treas
ury act; an act which be procured 10 be pas
sed himself, and which makes any violation
Of its provisions felony. Hard money" in
deed Why is the bond or receipt ofthe man
to whom this sum is loaned, any more "hard
money! than bill of exchange, or draft on
bank or house in New Orleans would have
been2 If any clerk or other more humble of
fetal or individual, had taken the liberty to
lend out the public money to private person
on this contract, he would have been punish
ed in the terms of the Sub. Treasury act, by
five years imprisonment in the Penitentiary -
Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

The following deserved compliment to our
friend, Mr. TURNER, is from the Richmond
Enquirer:
eve take great pleasure in calling attention
10 the advertisement of "SeIect and Classical
School" at Wheatland, to be conducted by G
w. TuRNER, Esq. We are well acquainted
with Mr.. L. and can therefore speak confident
ly of his high qualifications for the honorable
and useful profession he has undertaken. Mr..
L. is graduate of West Point, has served as
an officer of tie army, and has for some years
pursued agriculture with skill and success al
Wheatland, his beautiful farm, situated in one
of the healthiest and most fertile portions Of
| Virginia. From his modest beginning, he
hopes in the course Of time, to erect military
and agricultural school, which will prove val
liable in itself and crednable to its enthusiastic
and enlightened founder. We wish him full
success in his enterprise"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
A SKELETON FOUND.

We learn from young gentleman who has
Just returned from the western portion Of this
State. that Messrs Harper and Hawk, Of Ran
dolph, recently found the Skeleton of man IL
miles from Beverly in that county, and ten
miles from any house. A black cloth coat and
satin vest were found on the body-but 40 pam
falcons, nor were the feet and legs from the
knees down 10 be found. Itwas believed there
that he had been murdered. His coat pockets
We're searched but nothing found in them
Supposed tob be a man who left Pendeton coun
ty last fall, who was making his way TO Lew
is county, where he had formerly lived.--Har.
risonb,ug Republican
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia,
a PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, 1t has been represented TO the Ex-
ecutive that Samuel Johnson, free man Of
color, charged with felony, committed in the
County OF Berkeley, has fled from justice,
and is now at large Therefore. |, Raleigh
Il. Daniel, Lieutenant Governor Of Virginia.
acting in the absence of the Governor from
the seat of Govenment-do hereby offer re-
ward Of three hundred dollars TO any person
or persons who will apprehend the said Sam
uel Johnson, and deliver him into the jail OF
Berkeley County, in Virginia; and further
require all officers civil and military, and re.
quest the people of the Commonwealth gener,
ally, to use every exertion that he may be ar
rested and brought to justice.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Gov
ernor, and under the lesser seal OF tht
Commonwealth, at Richmond, this Sc
lsEAL. cond day of September, in the yea
eighteen hundred and forty seven.
II. L. DANIEL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
Another explanation, as an act OF justice 10

Another explanation, as an ACT OF justice 10
the character Of Cumberland County, we take
particular pleasure in making. With noble
and manly firmness, which goes very far to-
wards wiping out the stigma inflicted upon
Justice, by the Jury, Judge HEPBURN, on be-
half of himself and his Associates, immediate
Nv after the rendition Of the verdict, arose and
protested in The most positive manner, dgains the
rerdict Of the jury II teds. said he. contrary
10 The testimony and il 1t ,cere matter Of dollars
and cents, he tco,ld mol hesitate moment to set
il aside and grant netc trial. In the views of
the Court, we are also gratifed to learn, great
majority Of the citizens fully concuned.-Ifa-
gerslo,cn Torch Light.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

They separated near the door of the hotel !
heard Thomas say to MIR. Nee. "we'H have
ihen elear." A few minutes after the man
went into the house, he came Out and ran up
the alley near the court house, when MIR, Nc
Clintock came up 10 the court house with
paper in his hand. Hearing that there was
some difficulty near the court house, walked
towards it, aad there found assembled more
negro women than men. When got TO the
front Of the building, was attracted BY seeing
Mr. McClntock and Mr.. Showers IN converse
ton. A two horse carriage came 10 the door,
and drove away again. afterwards saw The
carriage standing in front OF the court house,
and the man slave in it. Ithoughtthe conduct
of Mr.. McClintock, when in company with
Thomas, was indicative Of great deal OF ia
niliarity."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
FROM THE INDIAN COUNTRY.

A correspondent Of the ST Louis Reveille,
writing from the Usage nation, says thattbe Ca
manche Indians now in council with the Os-
ages, told the latter that the Spaniards, (mean.
ing the Mexicans, we presume, y had advanced
them large sum ofmoney, and made many pre-
senis of mules, as payment for numbering the
Americans who Travelled along the road, and
destroying their property. In order to stimulate
them to this work. large rewards were literally
paid for every scalp and oxtail which the Ca
manches brought in. twas therefore their in
tention to take their old stands on both sides Of
the Arkansas river early in the spring.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

We learn that young man by the name o
JACOB MILLER, was out hunting in the negiibor
hood of Honeywood Mills, ON Wednesday morn
ing of last week, when his rifle accidentally wen
of. wounding him in the neck, and paralyzing
horrible situation without assistance from the
time of the accident until Saturday morning
when he was found by some neghbors more deac
than alive. lie was still able to speak wher
found, but survived but few hours thereafter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

A letter in the Richmond Enquirer of Mon
day, written at Aecomac Courthouse, Virgin
ia, on the 3lst ult., mentions an ARRAY which
occurred at that Place on the previous day be-
tween Judge BAyLEy and Mr.. WM. B, FIN
NEY, in which the latter was shot. An inves.
tigaton OF the case was subsequently made
before three magistrates, when Judge b. was
fully acquiited--the evidence going to show a
pure case of self-deience.
The statement which appeared in the Nor
folk Beacan, that the difficulty grew out of a
religious dispute. was incorrect.--Balf. finer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
DIVERSION OF TROOPS.

out contradiction. Paragraph which states
that Gen. Hopping's command is to be taken
from Gen, Taylor as well as several general Of
fcers, and sent TO Vera Cruz. The same paper
states that the advance upon San Luis Potosi
is definitely abandoned. Such being the fact,
and their being no longer any work for General
Tailor to do, he ought to be permitted to come
home. The people will probably find him some
employment before long-Rich. Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
DISTRESSING sIrrrwrEcx.

The new ship Mameluke, bound from New
York to Liverpool, was struck by squall on
the 18th ultimo, five hundred miles from San
dy Hook, by which her matches. sc. were
carried away and the ship water-logged.--
Thirty-to stee sc passengers and seven oil
the crew were lost. One Storage passenger,
sixteen ofthe crew, and four cabin passengers
were taken from the wreck and carried TO New
York.
1t is said that Mr.. Davis, Storage pas
thousand dollars in specie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

The next House of Representatives will con-
tain 22S members, and is will constitute a
majority. OF the States &c have already held
their Congressional elections, and three more
have yet TO hold them, namely: Maryland
6, Mississippi 4, Louisiana 4. There are also
vacancies to be filled 4 in Maine; in Rhode
Island in Ohio, and in Michigan. OF
the entire House 207 members have been al
ready chosen, and 81 are yet to be chosen
The elections already held have resulted as
follows:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
PATRIOTIC DEVOTION,

Some Of the Polk papers are making greal
hurrah about brother of Polk going 10 New
co. One of his friends heads it "Patriotic De
votion." Folks brother is doing no more
than the sons and brothers of many Of the
Wings have done. Instead OF honoring them
with the compliment: OF Patriotic Devotion"
the only thanks they receive is the charge Of
"Moral Treason" Rich. Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
RAIL ROAD ACCIDENT,

Some Of the Cars attached to the Passenger
thrown from the track on Tuesday last, neal
iedgesville, few miles above this place. Tive
Of the hands and two of the passengers were Sc
verely injured. One ofthe passengers was gen
tleman by the name of PIPER, from Ohio, who
had his leg broken, and the other, (name no
known,) was from Kentucky, whose arm was bro
ken. Both are doing well.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
LADIES' BOOB FOR SEPTEMBER

Contains two beautiful engravings, Purity and
view of the Bay of New York. The contribu-
tors TO this number, are Miss Leslie, d, w. Bel
Isle, Isaac Moore, Julia Palmer, o. w. Holmes,
J. r. Orton Caroline orne, P. Hampstead, Mrs
ii, Seely Totten, NJ. Elizabeth Wentworth, Sc
sc. 1t is rich number. Persons disposed to sub
scribe for this delightful Magazine, can see a
specimen number by calling at this Office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
ANOTHER NEW PLANET.

Mr.. ]. II. HIND announces through the
London Times the discovery of a star which
he has ''shown, by mierometic observations
to be new planet, evidently belonging 70 the
group between Mars and Jupiter" Inc
amount of motion detected is stated at Is. .
in r. A., which, though small, is quite suiii-
Gent to establish It's nature. He named II Has'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

S. S. Randall Esq, late Deputy superin-
tendant Of Common Schools in New York, in
a letter from Prospect Hill, Fairfax County,
Va, appeals to the friends of Education in
the Southern states, in behalf of the system OF
elementary education pursued in The Northern
States. recommending it to the countenance
and adoption of the people osthe South. MIR.
Randall proposes TO deliver course OF Lee
lures on the subject during this fall and winter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
GIFT FROM ma. CLAY.

Mr. Sevnson. OF the Cincinnati Atlas, has
presented to Capt Gutter, of Covington, in be
half of Fl. Clay. gold ring, set with pre-.
cious stone, and enclosing braid Of the hair Of
his lamented son, the late Lieut.. Colonel Henry
Clay, Jr., as memorial OF gratitude for the
generous office Capt. c. rendered him in his
last moments on the bloody field OF Buna
Vista.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
THE RAILROAD TO WHEELING.

The stockholders OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, at their general meeting
OF the 18th of August, accepted the act of the
last session OF the Virginia Legislature, and
determined to push on the construction other
Road to Wheeling. This settles "vexed
question, 'and viii relieve the Legislature of
much troublesome work hereafter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

OF the delegation and vacancies yet to be til
led, their political complexion in the last Con-
gress stood, Democrats IL, Wings a. II,
therefore, the Wings only hold their own, they
will have lis members, which will be ma
iority of in the House. Their chances az
pear good, however, for having lls or | 10 by
further gains.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
Rlcbmond and Danville Railroad.

A sufficient amount ofitoek has been sub
scrlbed. to authorize the organization Of the
Company and secure the State subscription.
An ultimate extension Of the Road to the Ten
lated upon as belonging to the history ola not
very distant day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

With the greatest condescension the Union
graciously declares, that with 'such wings as
Messrs. John @. Adams, ]. II. Ingersoll, Hill
lizard and Gayle, OF Alabama, Cabel. of Flor
da, Barringer, Of North Carolina, Gaines. Of
Kentucky, and Gregory, of New Jersey. and
othsrs whom il could name, it would deem
the country sale--ai least so far as its foreign
policy was concerned" How thankful the
Wings must feel for such an acknowledgement
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

The Union copies an article from the New
York Globe, which calls Mr. Brownson, late
ly one of the leaders Of the Democracy" a
s'sort of Bombastes Furioso"-a professor Of
humbuggery"--SSc.,& c.--and all because MIR.
Brownson has lately written and published a
very pungent and able article on the Mexican
war, in opposition to the views Of the Admin
istrationi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

q = The Rev. THos. MULLEpY, the President
of Georgetown College, will we learn, from let
ter from Washington, published in the Baltimore
Clipper, leave the District in the course Of two
or three weeks, on a visit TO Rome. expecting to
return by next Christmas During his absence,
the Rev JAMES WARD will ofiicaie as President
pro ienpOrt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

I5@ The Lieutenant Governor has offered a
reward of three hundred dollars for the apprehen-
hension Of SAN. JOHNSON, the free negro who alb
Quoted the slaves of Mr.. FAULKNER from this
place. Mr.. =. has offered am additional reward
Of one hundred dollars The sums offered will,
we hope, ensure his apprehension.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

The New Orleans Bulletin. of the 20th,
learns from Washington that there is to be
acall for 0new regiments ofvolunteers, and
thrt Gen, Tailoris not 10 advance on San Luis,
bu; is to detach two regiments OF his roohs to
reinforce Gen Scott
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
MURDERED, CONVICTED.

John Hamilton was on Sunday morning
convicted OF murder in the first degree, at Ian
caster, Pa, IN killing Jacob Hunter, in Dec
ember last. Both are colored, and drunk a, the
tune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
AN INLAND SHIP.

There is remarkably beautiful barque now
lying al the wharfin Philadelphia, which was
built at Marietta, o. Her name is John Far
mum and has lately returned from Cork, to
which place she took cargo Of Ohio corn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

ANOTHER SUBJECT FOR CHARIrY.-In New
York, on Monday, Joseph Feraie was ares
ted for begging money in the streets. In his
possession were found $67 SO in gold and ST.
yer coin.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
Latest FROM EUROPE,
ARRIVAL or THE STEAMER CAlEOONI

The steamship Caledonia, from Liverpool
arrived at Boston yesterday morning, at about
O'Clock, bringing dates to the 10Th ult., being
five days later intelligence. We received yes
terday by telegraphic despatch the following
quotations of the prices OF Flour and Grain:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

Col Benton has preferred charges against
his son-in law, Col. Fremont, in order TO vim
dlcate him before a Court Martial. A queer
proceeding truly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

~ See DIR. GinBs's Card. The Doctor has
arrived in town, and may be consulted at the
United States Hotel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09
"CRowNuD rxpAps.v

the hlns OIL Holland and The king OF Belgium
their thrones. James the Firstwi follow their
example next year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

Samuel johnson is described as about thir-
ty five years old, upwards Of six feet high,
with round face and head, Of a pleasant expires
sion circumference and wears ringsin his ears.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

Lieut.. Chas Walcott Chauncey, of the Ma
w, died at Anton Lizardo on the 10th uli.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-09

Fourteen hundred Hollanders are settling
in Marion counrY, Wisconsin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-14
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. d, lS47.

Ihedtrieats-Ihe Death Of John NJ. Collins.
We have had no particular news stirring during
the week. Theatricals have lourshed and concerts
succeeded admirably. Herr has realised the ex-
pectations had formed of his success, and every
concert has been brilliantly attended. Sivori,
very Unjust has not been well ratronized Why,
| cannot divine. Anderson closed very sue
cesstul engagement at the St. Charles last night,
playing Claude Melnottc and Petruchio. He has
consented to play one more night, Tomorrow, ito
repeat The Robbers" This piece was brought
out last week, and was extremely successful;
although the denoument is horrible and repulsive,
the play is highly dramatic, and certainly think,
without any exception, that his Charles de Moor
is infinitely superior TO any other character he hos
ever play ed in this country. The more | see Of
him the more am convinced Of his great talent.
Murdoch has drawn very well at the American.
Some Of his friends intend taking bit of dinner
with him on Tuesday.
as an actor, commonly called old Jack Collins,
died very suddenly yesterday morning, after II
brief illness. He was about fifty years Of age, a
very kind hearted, estimable man, and a great
favorite with his brother actors. He was an actor
much above mediocrity, and a very useful man
in theatre. He was near relative OF Lord
Dscre of England, and received a letter from his
lordship but very few days before his sickness,
advising him to return to England and visit his re-
years. He contemplated doing so, but il was or.
dained otherwise. No relative stood by his death
bed, but kind and attentive friends Of the theatre
Cal profession smoothed his pillow and closed the
eyes of their departed brother. Peace be to his
ashes He will be buried this afternoon. d.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-14

to 1900 and from 1890 to 1870 These exceptions sovs
DR. Chicksring have been part ut Isss, owing 10
the immigration Of blacks from other States The in
Of the blacks during the seventy years was
% u cent which 10 less than third 2O6 90 Der
cent? Of the whites The colored population are new
less distributed the Commonwealth, and COZ.
centated In certain towns and localities and have 20
of late years than formerly. The hole number Of in
corporated town and districts greater than that Of
those containing coored persons In 76s by $780,
by al In 1900. by 49, in 1870 by All In 1870. by ae In
1880 by 6l and in Isi0 by 81 II proper TO observe
relation the statistics for le40 that they not Of
sufficient accuracy afford fair data for comparison,
owing TO the many bunders which were made In taking
the for that year. espscsly in the city Of Boston
The work before shows severa Inconsistencies
in the census from which the conclusion drawn, that
the number of blacks In 1910 over estimated Lr
Chckerng estimates the increase Of the blacks from
1890 to l54O at 1901 per cent which 767 per cent ess
than that Of the whites Tho colored population never
formed but very small part of the whole population OF
Massachusetts; and their proportion to the whtes has
been reduced nearly since 1885, and II likely to
whether their natural has squslled the number
Of those who have died and who have emgrated cut Of
the State; and have supposed that without
immigration and without mixture with the white,
the whole race would In few years, be extinct
IN TINS Commonwe aith. Certain il il, that without
immigration, their increase would have been very
small II may be interesting in connection with
this subject to see the proportion Of the blacks to
tho whites in sister State, New York. In 1870 The
number OF coored persons was 60o3l whites 2a7s 800
The population Of the coored to the whites in that
was a. to 455, or nearly twice great il in
Massachusetts. -Bosfsn Journal