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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
AN INCIDENT OF rmH: wan on 1sla.

Believing it would crafty the immediate
friends Of Cen Brooks. as well as the pub
lie in general l send you the following for
publication.
The note containing the interesting nara
tive to which this is prefxed was written in
hurry by Gen. Brooke. at my request,
when was at Detroit in june, 1S42, when
Gen. b. commanded at that place. The
manuscript is not very legible, | therefore
append copy. 4. w. T.
Bosros, April, 1851.
"ln 1914 the American army was beseig-
ed in Fort Erie by the British army, com
mauded by Gen. Drummond A rcdoubt
was under construction BY the British some
two hundred yards from Fort Erie; which, if
completed. would have commanded perfectly
the American works. Sen. Gaines, comman-
ding the American troops. thought it neces-
sary to attempt the destruction ofthis redoubt
and Lieut.. Col Brooke volunteered to place
light in the line Of the redoubt, by means
of which the artillery might direct their fire
to that point during the night. The reaoubt
was worked upon only during night in order
to prevent its discovery. Lieut.. Col. Brooke
had, during the same day, discovered its po-
sition, in very severe skirmish with the
enemy, in which many persons on both sides
were killed and wounded. The redoubt was
masked BY thick piece of wood, which was
to have been felled as soon as the work was
finished. On that night. Col. Brooke assis-
ted by two boys from 1t, Col. Harris's dra-
goons, bearing lantern, placed it within the
British sentinels, very near the redoubt; and
by daylight the work was destroyed. The
first fire Of our artillery, commanded by Maj
CHOW Coi.) Tourney, killed and wounded fif-
teen of the enemy's working party :
This seal was engraved by an order from q
friend, and presented by him to Colonel now
Gen. Brooke.
[Oftae Seal here refeyvedto, an Impression accom-
Edors The derice on The seal is arm from whieh
is Suspended a iaaiern.l
Upon further inquiry, found that the lam
tern was covered by coat. to which was at
tached cord some twenty or thirty yards
long. Col Brooke assembled tree in the
direction of the work that was in the course
of construction, to limb of which be fasten-
ed the lantern. He then descended and
placed himself out of the range Of fire from
the fort; and then, pulling off the coat from
the lantern by use of the cord. displayed the
light to the bcseiged. The moment the light
was seen cannonade was commenced which
did the work Of death to the working party.
and undid the lrork they had been employed
upon, by its total destruction
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

A letter from Hayti received in Boston,
dated March Is, says;
"The liaytien Government has demurred
about paying the claim for damages for the
illegal Imprisonment of Capt. Mayo of the
American brig Leander, saying that all the
forms of law had been complied with Com
Parker, of the Sarauac, replied that the re-
marks of the Minister were totally unsatis-
factory, and asked decisive answer whether
the money would be paid or not. Three
days elapsing without any answer. the Com
missioner made second demand, limiting
the hour that he would wait for an answer"
The time had not elapsed when the letter
was written. Other letters state that the
Emperor's Government protests against this
claim for damages, saying that nothing more
was done in this case than the laws of the
country demanded
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF THE
UNION.

The Constitution Of the United States was
ratified by the thirteen original States in the
following order:
i. Delaware, December 7, 1887.
2. Pennsylvania, December II, 1857.
3. New Jersey, December Is, 1857.
A. Georgia, January 2, 17SS.
5. Connecticut, January 3, 1888.
6. Massachusetts,. February 8, lTSo.
7. Maryland, April 2s, 1888
s. South Carolina, May %, 17ss.
9. New Hampshire, June Il, 17SS.
10. Virginia, June 90, 1888.
III. New York, July &C. 1888.
II. North Carolina. November 81, 1889.
ID. Rhode Island, May 20, 1870.
States admitted into the Union since the
adoption Of the Constitution:
IA. Vermont, March 4, 1871.
Is. Kentucky, june ], 1892.
I6 Tennessee, June l, 1876.
II Ohio, November 20, 1902.
49, Louisiana, April s, 1872.
10. Indiana December IL, 1916.
90 Mississippi, December 10, 1917.
81. Illinois, December 3, 1918.
ZZ- aIaDama, DeceHDer II, tolo.
90. Maine, March IA, 1919.
"a. Missouri, August 10, 1921.
%. Arkansas, june 10, 1886.
26. Michigan, January 20, 1887.
27. Florida, March 3, 1916.
20. Texas, December 20, 1915.
20. Iowa, December %, 1916.
80, Wisconsin, May 20, 1s4S.
81. California, September 9. 1850.
Territories for which territorial government!
have been established by the United States
Oregon. Utah,
Minnesota, New Mexico.
The ration comprises group of thirty ont
States, and possesses besides, an almost
boundless. public domain, out of which many
additional States will be formed hereafter
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
MIR. CALHOUN ON DIsUNIoN.

Gen. Hamilton who was a personal and
political friend of Mr.. Calhoun, was invited
by his friends to deliver eulogium on the
great Carolnian at Button on 31st ult.,
the anniversary of his death. Among other
reasons for his failure to comply with this
request, Gen. Hamilton urges the follow
ing;
If had addressed you, as it was antici-
pated, in discussing the principles and opin-
ions of Mr. Calhoun as illustrative of his
public life, | should have felt myself bound
to have communicated an important fact,
that up to the period of his death, be never
contemplated the seperate and insulated az
ton of South Carolina, even on an oxigency
so vehement and pressing, in his opinion, as
the admission of California. He looked a.
lone to the united and CO. operative action of
Virginia and a majority of the cotton States.
lie never. for an instant, cherished the idea
OF devoting South Carolina to desolation, or
our people to slaughter, that other States of
the South might be dragooned into our sup
port His whole policy was founded on a
friendly and pacific union of the South, for
the protection of the South With that
sanguine temperament which belonged to bis
noble nature, which belongs to the very
constitution of genius, he cherished this hope
till the last. This extinct, he did not look
beyond the great moral lesson which the
motto impressed on our own Palmetto holds
forth for the instruction of her sons-"Ani-
mis- opibusgue parati" That these were
the opinions of this great man, have in my
possession the most irrefutable testimony,
which at fitting time shall be made public,
if need be-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

A considerable portion Of the democracy
Of this district are still dissatisfied with the
nomination Of the convention at Winchester
on the third; and many refuse to acknowl-
edge Mr.. Bedinger as the regular nominee
Of their party. Their dissatisfaction grows
out Of the fact, that it was generally believed
no nomination would be made before August,
in consequence Of which the convention was
tbinly attended, the Counties Of Hampshire
and Morgan having no representative in the
meeting. The Winchester yirginian pro-
tests against "thc bold and reckless trickery
of which small Jefferson clique have at
tempted to force their favourite upon the
Democracy as regular nominee" and de-
nounces the Spirit Of Jefferson, which APP
proves Of the proceeding, as 'tbe organ Of q
local faction" Quite a sharp controversy
is passing between those two papers II the
one in favor Of another conyention--the other
in opposition to it. In the mean time Mr..
Bcdingcr, having been informed of his nomi
nation, has accepted it. and said he will make
known bis opinions on the leading questions
of the day, to the people of the district, at
some convenient seasons between this and
the time of election
What MIR. BIS, views upon compromise
may be we do not know. We presume, how
ever, from one of his speeches made few
years ago 10 Congress. which certainly re.
hccted credit upon his imagination, that he
is Union man and By no means willing to
Sec the proud Eagle stretched upon the
plain,
No more through rolling clouds to soar
again.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
ACCIDENT ON THE CENTRAL RAIL ROAD

A singular and somewhat unusual accident
befcll freight train on the Central Railroad
yesterday morning. At an early hour q
powerful locomotive, drawing twenty heavily
laden freight cars. left tho depot in Union
street. After proceeding about mile west
of the city, the coupling pin connecting tho
freight cars with the tender snapped asunder.
and before the locomotive could be stopped
and her motion reversed. the impetus given
the cars had been overcome by the inclina-
ton of the plane, and they we're rapidly retur-
ming towards the city On they came, ac.s
curing accelerated speed as they descended
towards the depot, and threatening instan,
destruction to every obstacle. Before the
cars reached the cfiicc Of the company how
ever, the workmcn placed pieces Of timber
on the track, and by throwing them off, mr.
rested their progress and saved the depot
from damage. Five cars laden with plaster
of Paris were smashed to pieces, but the 9th
er fifteen escaped comparatively uninjured.--
We are glad to learn that no one sustained
personal injury from the accident, and that
the sum Of $3.50 will in all probability am.
ply repair all damages sustained by tie cem-
parry Richmond Tines, Aprn 10.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

BsE.The following Communication was
received two weeks since, and not published
for the want of room. Of the facts, as sta.
ted, we know nothing, A responsible namo
accompanies the article
ApRiL 7, 1851
Messrs Editors, We were surprised as
we'll as mortified on last Sabbath evening, to
witness an amalgamation meeting Of the
whites and negroes at School House. in
Darkesvlle for the purpose Of listening to an
oratorical effort in the way Of o sermon FROM
a son Of ebony.
Really. we think. that IL the citizens Of our
town, and especially the christian portion Of
it, wish to relieve the tedium which the Sab.
bath seems to inspire, by amusements Of this
character, they should seek out some ether
than an exhibition Of caricatures upon tho
preaching Of the holy religion Of tho Bible.
And we hope for the credit Of our town
and it is certainly bad enough that If the
youth persist in getting up entertainments Of
this nature. and VIC fain believe they are the
only ones. that those whose duty it is to see
the authority Of the law respected, will en-.
force it in this important particular.
A CITIZEN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
DANIEL yvEBSTER,s SPEECHES.

Proposals have been issued in Boston for
publishing by subscription new and uniform
edition of the speeches, &c. of Hon Daniel
Webster, embracing notice of Mr. Web
ster's life and works, by Edward Everett;
speeches and discussions in Congress; ora
tions and addresses on various public occa
sions; legal arguments; essays and diplo-
matte papers This edition has received the
sanction of Mr.. Webster, who has revised
and written notes to several Of the speeches.
1t it expected to be ready for delivery in the
fall
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

On Monday, Mr. NJ r. H. Garnett, Of Essex, do
livered long and highly commended argument in
favor Of the mixed basis, in the course Of which he
criticized severely statement prepared BY the
Second Auditor, in which Mr.. q urged that very
unjust exhibit was made of the amount Of appre-
priations for the benefit of the Piedmont district.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Anderson, of Botetourt, and
Mr. Pendleton Of Giles, spoke in defence Of the
white basis
On Wednesday, Nr. Goode, of Mecklenburg, ad
dressed the Committee of the Whole in support of
the mixed basis, but his voice failing him, be was
unable to conclude his remarks. Mr.. Stewart, Of
Morgan, then occupied the floor for the white ba-
sis, during the remainder of the morning session,
and continued in the evening
In Convention, Mr., Finney, presented memoir
ial from citizens Of Elizabeth City County, remon-
stratiug against the ANAL amation of that County
with any of the neighboring Counties On motion
Of Mr.. Purkins the said memorial was referred to
the Select Committee upon the subject of consoli.
dating the Counties Of York, James City and War
wick.
Yesterday, Thursday Mr.. stanard, of the
Richmond district; delivered q very able argu-
ment for the republican doctrine oft mixed ba-
sis, and, in the course Of it, showed conclusyely
the fallaciousness of Mr. Wise's idea that the
Tide-Water ought TO league with the Trans-Al
ghany against the Piedmont district
Mr.. Hunter, Of Jefferson, next obtained thu
door, and the committee rose.
Mr.. Chiffon made motion that the order for
closing the debate to-day be recinded, but a mo-
ton to adjourn was made and carried.
Mr.. Hunter spoke at the evening session.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
RIOT AT MILWAUKEE.

There was riot at Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
last week, growing out of lecture delivered
by Mr.. Leahey. 10 allay the excitement
the mayor promised that the lecturer should
leave town the next morning. A public meet
ing was, however, subsequently, held. and a
heavy police force organized; and the Catho-
lie clergy having enjoiued their people not to
interfere, IIeahey delivered another lecture
unmoested, though great deal of excite
ment still existed, and many threats were
made.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
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THE ARMY OF JUSTICE.

The glorious uncertainty of the law all
have heard of and many have experienced.
One Of its glorious certainties is unfolded by
Livingston's revised register Of Lawyers
It is, that there arc 21,979 lawyers in the
United States, or about one to every thou
sand whites. Virginia has 1878, and New
York 4,374 Even Oregon has attained to
this luxury of civilization, and has 20 The
law beats Briareus in the number of its
"limbsn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

We Should bear constantly in mind tlat
nine tenths Of us are, from the very nature
and necessities of the world, born to gain our
livelihood by the sweat Of the brow What
reason have we then, to presume that our
children are not to do the same? Ifthey bc,
as now and then Que viii be, endowed with
extraordinary powers Of mind, those cxtraor.
binary powers may have an opportunity Of
developing themselves, and if they never
have an opportunity, the harm is not very
great to us or to them Nor does it hence
follow that the descendants Of laborers are
always to be laborcrs. The path upward is
steep, and long, to be sure. Industry, care,
skill, excellence, in the parent lay the fouu-
dation of a rise, aud by and by the descen-
dants Of the presen. laborer become gentle
mon. This is the natural progress it is by
attempting to reach the top at single leap,
that, SO much misery is produced in tho
world. Society may aid in making the la
borers virtuous and happy, by bringing chill
dren up to labor with steadiness, and care
aud with skill, to show them all the best
manner; to set them an example in industry,
sobricty, cleanliness and neatncss; to mako
all these babitual to them, SO that they never
shall be liable to fall into the contrary; to let
them always see good living proceeding
from labor, and thus to remove from them
tie temptation to get at the goods Of others
by violent or fraudulent means, and to keep
from their minds all inducements to hypoc-
risy and deceit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

HENRY CLAY AT THE BOOkSELLERS
TRADE SALE.

The New York Tribune relates the follow
ing incident at the great book trade sale in
that city, which has been progressing for
more than week:
Late ON Monday evening some copies of
Mr.. Clay's speeches found their way to the
been published some time in the first quarter
of the present century, lacked great many
of Mr.. Clay's greatest speeches, the book
having been made before the speeches were
For few moments nobody spoke. They
were copies of which no one present seemed
to have any intention to possess himself
booksellers not liking old editions--the auc-
tioncer's bland countenance began to assume
for the first time shade of vexation. IBID
gentlemen" said he, time presses" --"give
me bid anything you please" --"any-
thing but nobody said anything nor bid
anything. ave need" said Murphy, Of
Baltimore, better editions of Mr., Clay than
that for the libraries of Maryland" and then
there was another silence in the trade sale
for the space of half minute. but, gem
temen." urged the auctioncer, growing
slightly frantic, and plying his hammer with
desperate energy, "the sale must go on
give me something" anything whatever"
-" What will you give me for Mr.. Clay?"
"Give for him." said Taylor. of Washington
Il will give three cheers for him at any time. .
"And II said halfa dozen others agreed"
said dozen and half "Try it, said a
hundred and half, aud SO three hearty cheers
for Clay Of Kentucky resounded through the
room, and the trade sale went on swimming
w.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

Esg-It is stated in the London Globe
that the Admiralty have resolved to send a
powerful steamer into Barrow's Straits this
summer, in order to communicate with Capt
Austin, and bring back intelligence of the
operations of the squadron in search of Sir
John Franklin. *ee
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
THE CROPS.

We are glad to see the whcatfelds around
us giving promise Of a full harvest. A few
weeks ago many fields looked thin and spot
ted, but the late rains have entirely changed
Their appearance. The growing crops in
both Berkeley and Jefferson now bid fair to
give more than an average yield
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
sUDDEN DEATH.

The Rev. John D. Smith, few years ago
Presiding Elder of this District, in the NJ.
Episcopal Church. died suddenly at Bladens-
burg, week before last. At the Conference
here Mr.. s. appeared to be in fine health,
and promising long life of usefuluess.--
Winchester Virgiaian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

Bsy~The reception of Gen. Scott at Gin
cinnati on the 18th instant was enthusiastic in
the extreme. He was escorted from the
steamboat by the military and large con-
course of citizens to the Burnet House, from
the balcony of which he addressed the vast
crowd, and was continually cheered while he
remained in view.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

ESS@The Hon. George p. Marsh U. S.
Minister at Constantinople, is with bis fam
ly, making the tour of Egypt and Palestine
AT the date of the last letter received by
their friends they were in Cairo.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
TO MISS ANNA L*s..s
REMEmBER me.


Not when the festive scene is bright
And friends around thee bow,
would not come to snatch delight,
From off thy happy brow;
But in the hour no song is heard
To charm thee with its glee,
Like thoughts Of some dear treasured word,
oh, then remember me
Remember me, not with the power
That love would give the heart,
I'd not intrude on such an hour,
Nor grief nor joy imparti
But in the calm, the holy time,
When soul from earth IL free,
When standing by some early grave.
Then, then, remember mel
BERKEIEY Co, Va. GEORGE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22
THE EVERGLADES OF FLORIDA.
FROM TIE TALLAHASSEE SEMINAL or April 8.

..
Gov. Brown returned from South Florida
last Friday night, in excellent preservation
--sunburnt, tanned, and heartier than we
have seen him for years. His visit has
been an exceedingly pleasant one. The gen
erous hospitality Of the citizens Of Monroe
left nothing undone to make it agreeable,
and he speaks warmly of the overlooking
kindness which met him from all quarters.
The Governor made a very considerable
exploration of the Everglades, and the opin-
ion he has arrived at and confidently enter
tains is, that not only is thorough drainage
mpracticable but, If it could be effected,
the deposits laid bare would be found to be
purely Vegetable decomposition, light C.
nongh, when dry, to be blown away, and
quite as cumbustible as peat The Ever
glades are interspersed with numerous chan
nels and basins of depth below the level Of
the ocean, with limestone or sand bottom,
and where the absence of all current permits
the Vegetable dcposites to accumulate to a
greater or less depth, it is still so loose and
unsubstantial that many years exposure to
the action of the sun and atmosphere will be
necessary to impart to it the qualities of
soil BY deepening the outlets to the sea.
the water of the Everglades could be mate
rally lowered so as to reclaim land about
the margin, and drain the numerous inlands
intersperced through this great waste of wa
tiers but nothing more can be done The
waters of the Everglades teen with fish Of
many varieties, and in such numbers that one
must see to believe. With a simple spear
the fisherman may load his boat in few
moments. Wild fowl are there in such e.
normous focks as almost to darken the sun
and game is abundant on the islands. Add
to these the indigenous growth of coonti, or
arrow root, of which the Indian makes his
bread and the attachment Of the savage to
such spot is easily understood, To him it
is almost paradise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

ssg~Tbe Albany papers announce the
death of the Hon 0rville Hungerford, who
died at bis residence in Watertown, Jefferson
County, New York, on Sunday last, apoplexy,
lie represented his district in Congress dur
ing two terms.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

G9g' Major ". r. Drinkard, of Peters
burg, has been appointed the Secretary of
the Board of Public Works---an Office es-
tablshed at the late session of the Legisla
ture.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

nsSrThe report of Gen. BRADY's death
was premature. He was very seriously in-
jured, but strong hopes of his recovery are
entertained
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

HgfMr. Edmund Quiucy's Opinion oftbs
Fugitive Slave La W, as declared by himself
in the Anti Slavery Standard. It is as fol-
lows:
For our own part. we bad no particular
desire to see the present law repealed or
modified. If slaves are to be recaptured
and carried back, the worse the law is that
regulates it the better we like it, What we
preach is not Repeal. nor Modification, but
Disobedieace. We are content with the
existing law. provided we can persuade the
people not to suffer it to be executed. We
think it much better than one which would
avoid the common objections to it. If tho
liberty of any man is to be endangered oy
constitutional legislation, in Gods namo LEI
it be done the free. and not the slave"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

nssF The Pennsylvania papers announce
the death of the Hon William Beatty, Dem
ocratic candidate for the Office of Canal Com
missioner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

B<g"Mr. T. p. AuGusr, the Richmond
Delegate in the Legislature has published
lengthy card in support of the amended char
ter for the City, which is soon to be submit
ted to the people and is now generally con-
demned BY the papers and citizens.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-22

BsB~Ihe last number Of tho Virginia
Messenger" came to US considerably enlar-
ged and improved. The mechanical depart
ment OF the paper is under the management
Of Mr.. j. l.. LANeLEy-one of the best prac-
tical printers in the State.