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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
EXCHANGE BANK
sELDEK, WITHERs & co.,
WASHINGTON, D. c


THE undersigned respectfully announce that
Il they have formed o-partnership TO transact
general Banking aud Exchange business in this
City, under the firm Of SELDEN WITHERS g. co.
and are prepared to deal in
Foreign aud Domestir Erchanges, Time Bills Pro-
misorg Notes, Certificates Of Opposite Letters If
Credit, Bunk Notes oad Coin.
We undertake to make collections and promptly
to remit the proceedsto any designated point with
in or without the Union
Mr. VIM Selden, member of the firm. and for
many years past the Treasurer pftIs United Sfaes
will give hiscareful personal attention all inan-
cial business which we may he employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments ofthe Government
The business which our employers may require
US to transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM SELDEN
~ Late Treasurer Of tie U.s.
JOHN WRITER'S,
Of Alexandria, Va.
X. w LATH AM
or Washington, d. C.
Ha L.. P BAYNE
Of Balt,more, Nd.
NO.
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A CARD.

DR.. VIM. ID. Bnrkiart,
OFFERS his professional services TO the citi-
Y gems OF Martinsburg and its vicinity, ara So
lcits share of their patronage Hemay be found
for the present at his fathers residence, when not
professionally engaged march 80, SET
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DIR. F. d. DELLINGER,

WOULD say 10 the cirizens OF Martins
w burg and vicinity that he has permanent
lyctiat ed in The town of Martlnsburg for the
practice Of his profession Office on King
irecE, Two doors East of the Methodist church,
Ju 9TH lS52.-T
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OUEEy CITY HAMS.

nNE tierce John Shay's Queen City Su-
~ gar ured Canvassed Hams. for sale by
May 5, 1852 RIDDLE & BRO.
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John q. A. Nadcnbousch,
DIR. PENDLETON,

HOUSE-JoINER-Shop on Burke St., three
doors West of Raennal's Confectionery Store
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FRESH FRUITS &C

TUST receved---Prunes in jars, Figs, Kaisins
81 Dried currants, Almonds Candy, Oranges, Lem
ons Dried Ctron, &c. For sale by
June, 1852 w. DORSEY, s
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4 POTH ECARY and Druggist, and Dealer i,
~ Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs and Fancy Goods
nearly opposite the Post Office, Queen Street
Jan 10, 1852
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$. Garard,

COMMISSIONER IN 2HANCERv--Offlce,o over
I the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court.
April 80, 1850.
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w. IL. EnOs,
John F. Harrison.

nEALER in Hardware and Cutlery, Queen ST..
/ J opposite Berkeley House.
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Congressional EIection-Overiand Emigra-
ti0n 10 California-suicides.
LOUISVILLE, Saturday, Au!

LOUISVILLE, Saturday, Aug 81, 1852.
Gov. Powell has appointed the Goth
November Tor the election of II Member Of Con
gress to FIJI the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation of Hon. Humphrey Marshall.
Capt. Ketchum, lately from the com
mond at Fort Laramie, arrived at St. Louis on
Tuesday. Emigration to California via Salt Lake
bad commenced passing the Fort when be left.
When he left, sickness generally had disappeared.
There were considerable quarreng among the dt-
eyent companies.
Two young girls at Henderson, Ky, on
Monday last committed suicide by tying their
hands together and waking out into the Ohio
River, where they LAID down and Drowned them
selves. The girls were sisters, aged 10 and H..
When found, they were locked in each others
arms. Cause, family difficulties.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-24

or ssI 10 Mop.auk the eastern extremity Of the south
EN- arm for the purpose Of catching the "bs' hsh' '
fine, and ~e al enjoy IL
Among the sojourners here, we have quite s9'inA
ling Of course, Of the inuume's0e family OF Smiths
bu! tell you, II all the 4" John smiths" Of Nee York
were clever fellows their nsnesskes here they
would not 6eure 90 often and spcuOusy In your
police reports.
But must close this hastily peuoed com nua ''aaou
oy simply remsrsng hst raAnport 10 hssibfu (or 10
use tern that particular friend my elb1~ has fnr
almost ever thing" heahyO place Of resort for ind
viduA' ard families sod from the fact that for several
years past the crowd Of visitors hss been steadily the
increase We see that IL Ia becoming Jdroriis among
the health seekers and p!aasurehun,ers
Yours &c. LIE.
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New-York State Temperance Society.

The Executive Committee of the New
York State Temperance Society, deeply Impressed by
the importance Of securing the cooperation and support
Of the several religious denominations OF the state, Ia
lhe present juncture OF the cause Of Temperance,
unanimously PISSED, at recen, meeting the folow wing
resolution, for which they beg leave to besp'ak the IA
yorhble confederation OF the numerous Presoyteriss,
Aoocistions Cas.s, Conventions and Synods about TO
hold their su,urnns meetings
Rerored This. Corresponding Secretary be instructed
addre,s the several Ece-szs bodies about inset In
different OF Ii. STATE sad respectfully request them
take srch action shall ia their Judgment best ted
20 advance rsnsrlv the Cause Of Tempsrsn ~ ana
the adoption OF the Maine Law BY the egisa
ture Of the State a. the NIX, annual mesting
henry VAUDEVILLE Chairman Of the Com.
WILLIAM II BURLEI6H, Coz. sec.
Albany, Aus 10, is53
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Mr.. DOUGLAS then Withdrawals amend
mest, intending 10 bring 1t forward nexf session.
Mr.. ATCHIsON renewed the amend
men.
Nessrs. MASON, CHARLTON and Brooke
supported it,
Mr.. PRATT contended that the duties
thu eTed would amount a tax Oh imports
Messrs. GwINN, BRADBURY aud W.
DEHwooD opposed IT,
Messrs. HALE and BUTLER supported it.
Mr. BAYARD opposed the amendment as
urco institutional.
The Amendmentwas rejected.-Yeas l.,
Nays %.
Mr.. SEWARD, from the Committee on
Commerce, moved An Amendment sOproprla'lLg
5000 for constructing levee acfoss the mouth Of
San Diego River California
Mr.. ATCHIsoN. at u o'clock, moved an
adjournment Lost-Y,s', 10 Nays, u.
Mr. SEwARD's amend ment was agreed TO.
Mr.. BROOKE moved for a survey Of va
ZOO Pearl ard rombigbee Rivers In Mississippi, 5000
each. Debated and rtjected-l5to l5
Mr.. DAWSON moved an amendment for
surveys OF Ocku uIgee Savanna, Feret and CnAt4hoo
chez Rivers, Georgia, $1,000 After long debate h
adopted.
Mr.. BoRLAyD moved to strike ont
$4,000, and inters 100000 for the removal o Red
River raft
Messrs. RUsK, SoULE and Mason sup
pOrp the smendn ent
Mr.. DAVIS opposed IT.
The amendment was adopted by: Yeas
% to Nays 90
Mr.. HALE, at 81 O'Clock moved an ad-
jour oment Lost
Mr.. BROOKE proposed an amendment Of
sl3 500 for q survey OF three rivers Ia Mssbsippt-
Lost
Other amendments were offered, de-
bstd and rejected
Mr.. BRIGHT offered an amendment o.
$40 600 for a breskWaier or safety anchorage la Mch
gan H4Tbor, Indiana Agreed ~.
Mr.. DODGE Nowa) moved $4,000 for
TIE Improvement OF Rock River Rapis Afssr consid.
cradle debs'e, rejected-less 10; Nays 90
nI. MALLORY moved to insert $4,000
for filing IL the sea wall at ST. Augustine, Florida
agreed to.
Mr.. BRADBURY moved to insert $4,000
for the improvement Of the KenneSec River near Au
gusts, Maine.
Mr.. Mason, at 81, moved to lay the bill
on the table. He considered the bill was now over
loaded. Lost-feas ~, Nays q.
Mr.. BRADBURY's amendment was re-
ected.
Mr.. GEYER moved to insert $4,000 for
the improvement Of the harbof Of 81 Louis
Mr. RUsK, at %, moved an adjournment.
Lost
Mr.. GUYER's amendment was rejected.
Mr.. DAVIS moved an amendment.
Mr.. PRATT said az the friends of the
bill would not desist rom moving amendments, he
would move an 40 ouInmeDt Lost
Mr. BROOKE moved a substitute for the
bill sppiopriaDg 100000 for survey and recon.
noissnce Of tho haf bOrs the Lakes Atlantic coast
and Gulf, and 4 survey of the Ohio, Mississippi aud
Missouri Rivers, and to report the same With es,ims,es
10 Congress. he ssd be desired 10 offer some re-
marks this subject, but II late he could
do so. He asked the Yeas and NAYS his amend.
which was rejtcted
Mr.. ATCHnsoN moved to amend the sub
stl,ute BY striking cut Missouri River Agreed to.
Mr.. HOUsTON moved an adjournment.
The bill was then reported to the Senate
from The Comm ree of ths Whole, and al ~ minutes
before 10 the Senate &C jOurned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-24
LONG ISLAND.
A Word from n Watering Place.

CorrespoaisLce OF T.s y. 7. Inoun-.
GRExNPoRr, L. l., Friday, Aug. 20, ISL
Doubtless there are multitudes of
the pent Up Gothamtes that are either ignO-
rant Of, or Indifferent to, the advantages Of this
end Of Long Island as place Of summer resort
although the crowded state the three hotels here
gives abundant evidence that the place is apprecia
ted by many. Fine sailing good fishing, and the
brscins air. along with the facilities for bathing conth
butte 70 The Enjoyment Of the visitors Thebesufulo Day
with Ito Shelter and GARDENERS bland, the former con
tAriug shout 900 acres and the latter O0O Is justly
admired BY all By the way, speaking Of Gardeners
Island John Tyler President Of the United States Is
now journrg there, visis to his relatives the Gar
diner family the owners Of The entire Island. Prince
Johr another notable has 9red excuse the term into
this barbor Of rest and remained quiet for day or
two Mr. Murphy, member Of your Board Of Educs'
ron the able and sehtemsnly Judge Van Cou and
family, several principal teachers Of your Publ; and
and Ward Schools, arr many merchant" from New
York and Brooklyn are among those here enjoying
themselves to the greatest ad vantage, especially through
the aid Of the senuemany propnetors OF the hotels and
the innumerable captains round sbout-for you must
know that In Greenpori each and every commander Of
avessel from mudscow 10 q whale thip, dgnined
with the tile Of Csptsta" Pleasant Rides are also
great source Of pleasure. drive 10 Orient the most
ess,eTy settlement. or the northern arm OF the leland,
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xxXIIp CONGRESS-. FIRST SESSION.
SENATE. WASHINGTON, Aug %, 1852.

SENATE. WASHINGTON Aug %, 1852.
The CHAIR presented a message from
The Presden, communicating the correspondence rels
Awe TO tho Lobos Islands Referred and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. COOPER desired to present TO Con-
vress copy Of an CT craving OF Washington by Phls
dephia srii'i, but after consideration deferred It
sili some future occasion - .
MIR. HUNTlR moved to take up the CNll
and Diplomatic Appropriation oil. Agreed TO.
The amendment pending was that moved
by Mr. BADGER appropriately ) 900 for the removal
81 Long Bridge the POlO nae. The deoste was
newed the question involved being whether a new
bridge ought not 10 be Constructed on nes site.
The amendment, after debate, was re-
iectsd An amendment for the repair Ct the bridge
Yves also rejected
The proposition for an increase of the
salarie. OF Clerks who nov receive eL2O0 OF less a
$40 per cent amended, increasing those be-
ms 200 and 5000 10 per cent, aud those no"
vius over - 100 an Increase OF per cent
he bill was then postponed and the
r. and Harbor bill taken u9 The smendnen;
PEI ing wss one sppropristipg $4,000 for the pur
chat OF snsg boats Dredging machines, a. Ihis was,
after further debate, agreed 10, Yeas 80, Nays ~.
Mr.. DOUGLAS offered his amendment,
sushsn1ins the stses levy dudes on vessels.
"A, for the River aud HSrbor improvements, as fol-
lows:
SIC and BE- Il further enacted That Congress hereby
OF any city It's limits When may be situated
the coast OF the Asute Pac oceans or OF Gulf Of
Mexico on the banks OF BAY OF ann OF the sea
aec.ipx the swith the shores of Lakes Champsn
O-tsIo Eiis ST Clair Huron Michigan OF Superior or on
rs anks Of any bay Of the Lake Connecting with
e. OF said Laies levy duties Of tunnass not
t sn per tun upon boats and vessels Of every desp.
entering the hsrbo within the limits of such
c.y town:
botided That the funds derived from such duties shall Be
expanded exclusively In constructing ensgns deepening
tmpovng ane securing safe and commodo0s harbo
frances thereto cities towns sh, applied
10 no other purpose sh,teyeT; Ind further That
higher duties shall be charged hsn shall be
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d.ater from Honduras Funeral Of Mrs. Tay-


BALTIMORE, Monday, Aug %, 1852
Two New-Orlcans mails were received
Tonight but, owing the interruption Of travel
che Philadelphia Railroad have TO lie unn tOmor
row.
Galveston dates to the 18th inst. had
been re ived but the news is OF no interest.
Advices fom British Honduras to the
30th uli. have been received. Lieut. Gov p f. Wade
house had arrived at the Island OF Ruatsp and made
knowu Queen Victoras proclamation forming that aud
adjacent Islands into a Colony, under the title Of Bay
Issnd Colony 1he Legislative Assembly Of Ruaan had
declared free port vessels of all nations being sd
nted on pay ing the nominal of one dollar haroor
fees and euty per cent ad vaorem all goods I'm
ported for consumption.
The funeral of Mrs. Taylor, widow of
the aie President took place Tuesday lss from the
residence Of her soninsw Col Bliss at New Orleans.
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The Crops in Ohio.

CINCINNATI, Monday, Aug. q, Is32.
There is now fine growing weather, and
the corn crops are improving rapidly promise to be
not more than one fourth short.
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Exc,rement in the Fire Department Of Bum

BUFFALO, MOnday, aug. % ISo@.
There is considerable excitement in this
city In consequence OF serious disturbance 10 the Fire
Department Ia the Charter for the CRY, The Con
yeiton have resolved make the Chief Engineers
% 70 eecable by Citizens instead OF by the Depart
rpept This causes much feeling, and well m
form I'd that !, is the intention OF Companies tomorrow
to march the liberty poles, tie up the Engines and
disbsnd every Company.
Gov Hunt publishes long explanation
this morning connected with the pardon OF Weishunn,
which has caused 90 much excitement here.
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Nominations.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Aug %, 1852.
The Loco Foco County Delegation have
nominated William Goodwin for the State Senate, in
place of Fern son. VINO declined the domination. The
Wbiss nOur ated Henry c. Pratt for the same office.
The Loco Foco City and County Conference have been
occupied the whole day o baloug for candidate for
Sheriff Eleven unsuccessful baliOts we're had. The
two prominent candidates are John Kline aud jacob
Peters The last ballot stood "a for Peters and 70 for
kline. Adjourned till Thursday.
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Cnse of DIR. Smith.

Specia Dsspdteh 10 The ~ Y. Tribune.
~ WASHINGTON, Monday Aug %, 1852.
DR.. Smith, late Collector at Galveston,
Texas, appointed by old Zack, and who was re-
moved on the charge Of being Secessonist, in
order to make room tor brother Of Mr.. Ashe,
Mr. G., from North Carolina, is now here and will
probably be restored. The case has excited much
interest. EYE.
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Steamboat Explosion.

Special dispatch 70 The ~ y TribpNe
ST. LOUIS. Monday, Aug. %, 1852.
Steamer Franklin No. 9, for Louisville,
burst her boiler six miles below this CITY, yester-
day. Thirty persons were scaded, nine killed
and six are missing. b.
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Can't. Marcy Safe.

LOUISVILLE, Monday, Aug. ., Io5l
Letters were received at Memphis on
the Dist inst, from Capt. Marcy and others from
Fort Washta, August |, officially announcing his
arrival at that post, with all under his command.
No news Of Importance.
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Anicide hN Poison.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Monday, Aug %, 1852.
Enfo Lewis, German Matchmaker
took poison Sunday and died this morning at the
City Hotel q
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The Cbo,era M Rochester.

ROCHESTER, Monday, Aug % 1852.
The Board of Health report six deaths
In the two DAYS ending ct o'clock this afternoon.
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Special Dispoteh 10 Thr " y. Tribune
WAsHINGToN, Monday, August s3-9ls VI.
Truman Smith delighted everybody in
the Senate to-day by a powerful, logical and
sarcastic reply to Douglass River and
Horbor speech.
The Senate is now thalf-pass nine) still
voting down motions to adjourn. A large
majority are fully determined to pass the
River ard Harbor bill out of the Committee
of the Whole. On the motion to lay on
the table the vote stood twelve Ayes to
twenty -seven Nays. EYE.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
lions, to strike out $500 and insert $500 Lost-ayes

tions, to strike out $500 and insert $780, Lost-ayes
% noes SO.
Mr.. Gibson moved to lay the bill on the table for the
provisions. Carried-ayes Al roes 3S.
/ Orders of the day.
Several bills read the second time and appro.
priately disposed Of
Special Order.
The House took up the bill to provide for the ncorpo-
ration of railroad companies.
The question pending, being on the motion of Mr.
Stuart to strike out the latter portion OF section 49,
Mr. Nelson moved to re-commt the bill with instruc-
portion of the Ohio law.
Mr. Mcdonald moved to amend the instructions so as
TO reduce the number of persons necessary form
company to fifteen.
Mr. Stover moved to amend the amendment to the in
structons, by striking out of the 45th section the fol-
lowing words ''bu nothing herein contained shall i'm
pair or affect any of the franchises of any charter here
tofore granted"
After lengthy debate the words were stricken out
Mr. Stanfeld moved amend by striking out all of
section 45, and insert in its stead section declaring
that the provisions Of this bill does enlarge or dm-
nsh any of the corporate rights of any company hereto
fore Incorporated; lost.
Mr. Carpenter moved 10 amend by striking of the
45th section the words and not inconsistent with their
several charters" carried.
Mr. Beeson moved to amend by adding an additional
section making the stockholders individually liable for
the debts of the company; carried.
The bill then recommitted with the instructions,
as amended.
The House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Seaate met.

Seaate met.
The question was upon the motion Of Mr.. Reid to
reconsider the vote rejecting the amendment OF Mr.
Eddy the bill under consideration when the Senate
adjourned.
On motion of Mr.. Athon, call of the Senate was
ordered.
70 enable him to make report from select commit
tee, returning bill amend The charter OF the White
River Navigation Company, with amendment.
The bill and amendment were referred TO the commit
tee the judiciary.
The question pending at adjournment was again taken
up. The Senate refused reconsider. Ayes 16,
Mr.. Reid moved to amend by providing that city
town shall take stock any road unless the same
shall be paid for at the time OF subscription.
Mr. Wnstandey moved to lay the amendment on the
table Carrled-ayes p, noes 16-
The bill was then ordered 10 be engrossed. Ayes
81, noes 16.
Bills read the third time.
Joint resolution Of the House. asking grant of pub
lie Lands aid in the construction OF railroad from
Lafayette, PeoriaI H., and thence Burlington,
Iowa.
Mr.. Emerson moved to re-commit the resolution to
the committee federal relations with instructions to
ask also grant for the Ohio and Mississippi railroad.
Mr.. Mickle asked division of the question, which
ordered, and the Senate decided to re-commit-
ayes %, noes IL.
The instructions offered by Mr.. Emerson were then
adopted
Insrrucons we're then given to include in the pro-
posed grant about half the unfinished railroads in the
State.
The bill to modify the grand jury system up in
order.
Mr.. Delavan moved TO strike out twelve the
Der Of Jurors and insert six. Lost-ayes 9, 81
Mr.. Berry moved the previous question, which
seconded.
The main question, upon the engrossment of the bill.
then put aud decided in the affirmative. Ayes D.
noes 81.
Bills tie second reading, and messages of the
House taken up and disposed Of
Mr.. Slack, from the committee on county and town
ship business reported in favor of the passage OF the
House bill Tor the organization Of county boards, and
defining their powers and duties; with amendments.
Amendments concurred in and the bill ordered
third rea ing.
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-26
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. IS, 1852.
Senate met.
Reports from COMMITTEES.

Reports from Committees.
BY Mr.. Eddy. from the committee corporations,
returning the bill authorizing plank road companies to
create sinking fund for the repairs of said roads,
commenting its passage. Passed to third reading.
Resolutions offered.
BY Mr.. Hatfield, nsructine the select committee on
Banking insert a section in the general banking law,
compelling banks to pay any note holder his demand
when it is clearly proven any held by him, issued
by said bank, is irrecoverably destroyed.
Bills, &C.. Introduced.
BY Mr. Marshall, to extend the provisions Of a
tain law to the Brownstown turnpike company.
Mr.. Winstandley leave, made report from the
committee corporations, returning bill of the House
authorizing cities of 900 inhabitants issue
bonds and borrow money for making municipal and 9TH
er improvements with amendment, striking out
5 900 and inser ting ? OOO;- which coneurred in
Mr.. Eddy moved to amend so prevent said towns
from taking stock in rail, plank, McAdamzed roads
After debate, the amendment lost. Ayes
13, noes 81.
Mr. Reid moved to reconsider the above vote.
Upon this motion long debate arose, pending which,
Senate dJOurned.