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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
AUSTRIA AND THE UNITED STATES.

1t has been briefly stated that the charge Of
the U. States at Vienna was not invited to
grand allrecently given by the prime min
lister Of Austrian omission which was
thought to be significant. \ Vienna letter
of January IL, published in an English pa
per, says:
Considerable sensation has been caused
in the diplomatic circles Of Vienna, by the alb.
scence of three representatives of foreign
powers at the grand ball given week ago by
the first Minister of the Crown, Prince
Schwartzburg. 1t was found on enquiry that
the individuals in question, viz the Charge
d Affairs of the United States, the Turkish
Ambassador and the Swiss Envoy, had not
been invited; and this slight is looked upon
as demonstration, receiving peculiar signif-
icance from the present political state of
Europe
sit has been stated in many quarters, that
the Austrian Government would immediately
recall its Ambassador from Washington, in
case the reception given to Kossuth assum-
ed an official character. Special Instructions
of a peremptory nature, have been despatch
ed from Vienna TO the representatives OF Aus.
! tria and Russia, resident Ia the States
These gentlemen have been told to demand
their passports in case assistance, pecuniary
or otherwise, should be given to the Ilunga-
rians, by the American Government, in con-
sequence of resolutions passed it Congress
fer carrying out Kossuths non intervention
system.
Considerable curiosity is felt in political
circles as to the contents of the next post
from the United States The Austrian con-
sentative party positively affirm that rup-
ture between the two natiors is at hand, and
chat they predict with confidence the return
of the imperial envoy to Vienna. 1t must be
evident to every Que who reflects at ALL that
the enemies of Austria would rejoice at a
breach between America and the great des-
potc powers of Europe this being the chief
object of Kossuth's ambition, and the bur-
den of his song The news, therefore, of the
recall from Washington % the Russian and
Austrian representatives. would be regarded
by Kcssuth and his party'as the best reward
for bis fatgues in crossing the Atlantic. and
his subsequent efforts on the PLATFORM
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
lFor As Murtfnsts0g Caste.
HoEBORxE HALL SEMINARY.

7. was our good fortune, Mr.. Editor, to be
invited to attend the Examination held at this
Institution last Friday Ii would have done
your editorial heart good TO have been there
You would have felt happier to have seen the
bright eyes, and smiling faces Of 50 many
children and young ladies' But, alas. you
were not to be found. Quere. Were you
invited
Now let me tell you what you missed -
First, listening to the young ladies being ex.
amined. AS school they did remarkably
well. We were particularly struck with the
knowledge which class Of the smallest girls
in the school displayed ID regard to their ac
quaiutance with Geography Yon ought to
have seen them. There they stood before a
map With lines aud dots upon it but no
names. and they could point out to you the
situation Of every Town, State, Country, Riv-
er, Like, Sea, Cape Promontory and Strait
you could imagine.
Mr. Editor, you have heard Of the Straits
If Babel Mandel Well now where are thew
A fg you can't tell But every one Of these
little girls could tell you like book have
mentioned this class IN particular. because the
girls who composed it were the smallest
So--a fortiori If the little ones did SO well
= what must the larger have done Theex-
aninations show very plainly how capable the
Teachers Of the school are--and they show
more. Not only their capability, bat the
great pains they must have taken in order
that the Scholars should have done so well
But this is not all you missed, Mr. Editor
a number Of compositions were read. -Four
by the eldest young ladies. The rest by rep
resentatives Of the different classes Where
all were so well written. it would be insidious
to speak Of any particular composition. We
say fraukly--they would have done older
heads than theirs, credit.
The standing of the Scholars was read by
ono of the Teachers, which showed that no
less than twelve young ladies received the
highest mark of Scholarship and department
Mark our words, Mr.. Edtor-All these young
ladies when they grow up viii make good
wives You will therefore be pleased to in
form yourself Of their names, and keep an eye
upon them, "EditoriaEy," as their marriages
are chronicled in the Gazette" in some fu-
ture time remember this noble dozen, and see
if they do not do as We say
Now a word about this school. 10 those
Parents in or out of cur County, who know
nothing of ''Norborne, we viii inform them,
that. the house is large, comfortable, very
neatly furnishcd--cyery thing about it just
as it should be- The examinations show the
Teachers are just what they should be. Ca
pable, pains taking and withal having a
knack in impartipg instruction. Those pa
rents who have sent their children here, are
exceedingly pleased with the Improvement
they have made. We say therefore to all
Parents and Guardians who have children or
wards to send, either as boarders or Day
scholars--you may go great deal farther
and fare much worse, by sending children
away when such an admirable school is right
in our midst. Let it be patronized therefore
as it deserves
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND GEN.
EitAL SCOTT.

The Richmond Enquirer states that. from
the dies upon which was struck the gold
medal voted by the Virginia Legislature
to Gen. Scott, shortly after the Mexican war,
and presented to him some II months since,
there were also struck one silver and sever
al bronze copies of the original. One of the
bronze copies was forwarded by Gov. Floyd
to the Duke of Wellington, accompanied by
a letter in which the Governor re marked -
hope copy of the medal, which was vo-
ted 10 Americas greatest soldier may not he
unacceptable to your Grace whounderstands,
probably, better than any living man how to
appreciate military merit. aud who can sym
pothisc above all others in the houors paid to
military greatness"
The Duke has recently answered this let
ter, thanking the Governor for his favorable
notice, and adding:
''In common with the world at large, !
read WITH admiration, the reports Of the OPP
erations of General Scott, and sincerely re-
joice that the State of Virginia has noticed
them by this token ofits admiration.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
VIRGINIA LEGisLATunE.


In the HousE on DELEGATgs, on 1Iondau
9th resolutions Of enquiry, by Mr.. lmboden
-of requiring sherifs 10 keep an Office al
the court houses Of their respective counties,
and keep therein official records of the pub
lie business transacted by them n
by Mr.. Steyens--of proyiding for the pub
LEGATION Of synopsis Of all general laws; and
statement Of the receipts and expenditures
Of the State il the public newspapers.
Mr.. Riycs. Of Albemarle, offered the fol-
lowing resolution. aud accompanied It's pre-
sentation With a brief speech, remarkable for
its neatiiess. good taste. and eoquence, in
support Of the object Of his resolution
Resolred. BY the General Assembly Of
Virginia, That the Governor OF the Common
wealth be requested to cause to DO erected
over the grave of General Thomas Nelson at
YORKTOWN, monument. with a suitable IN
scrption, commemorative of bis eminent
public services. civil and military in the war
OF the Revolution, and Of the grateful sense
entertained of them BY the people of this
State.
The resolution was adopted, and sent to
the Senate for the concurrence of that body
Mr.. Alartz expressed bis intention of Of
fering proposition for a similar memento
commemorative of the public services Of
Thomas Jefferson and james Madison
The following bills we're read third time
and passed:
A bill authorizing an inspection of tobac-
co 10 the city Of Norfolk Also one in the
town Of Portsmouth, and one on the lands Of
Robert j. Thompson, in Putnam county
a bill authorizing the Union Potomac
Company to reduce the par value of their
stock. Also the same authority to the New
Creek Mining Company
For the relief of William H. Muir Of the
town of Alexandra.
Many bills on their first and second read
ing were acted on. After which the House
adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
THE JUDICIARY OF VIRGINIA.

With respect to our judiciary we consider
it of paramount Importance to adopt every
means Of securing the very best we can get
of drawing to the bench the first legal men
of the land. We would do so, Because that
course would make the Judiciary what 1t
ought to be--what the theory os our govern
mcat would have it-what the rights and in
tercsts of the people demand--a tribunal fit
to decide and protect those interests and
rights. We would do so. because il is the
best economy. 1t is not the close and par
smonious application Of money, that is always
the best economy, and such a principle in
reference to this particular subject. would be
justly considered unwise ard misrhevous.
The object of the Legislature should be, not
to set up the Office of Judge as it were to the
lowest bidder not to see who viii take tie
oiice on the cheapest terms, but to bid high
enough TO secure the first talents Of the State.
Whether il will be necessary, in order to
obtain our best men, to 60 beyond the mini
mum fixed by the Constitution, is matter
about which difference of opinion may DC cx-
pccted. But one feature, altogether new to
the State, which the Convention engrafted
into that instrument, has strong bearing on
this point. The Judges are now to be elect
ed for short terms. 1t follows as necessary
consequence, that higher inducements must
be held out. in order to obtain the men who
are fit for the station, than were sufficient
when the appointments were held for life
Now, it wants permanency-the term is short,
and its renewal dependent upon the most I'M
certain Of things, popular favor. There is a
great difference between retiring from prac
tice with moderate salary for life, and with
drawing from the bar for eight, or twelve
years, with the probability of having, at the
end Of that time. to make fresh start in the
world. 1t is well known that Virginia has
heretofore lost the valuable services of many
of her foremost legal men, out Of somewhat
too close economy in this respect even when
the judicial Office was held in fact for life.
| Our notion of wise economy in respect to
the Judiciary is, that the guardians Of the
treasury cannot use its means so judiciously,
because so much for the public coed, as to
provide salary for the bench, sufficient to
secure the best the State can End Rich
mona, Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17

~ Bartholomew Szcmere, ore Of the
most distinguished ofthc Hungarian Patriots,
and who occupied the highest post in Kos
suth's ministry. in Hungary. has written a
letter which is published in the New York
Courier and Enquirer, bearing very hard upon
the Magyar Chief we make the following
extract from his letter -
However much pity tie political want Of
conscience shown in his public character how
ever much we may rejoice if he should sue
coed by his rhetorical agitation to obtain
money and sympathy for the cause of Hun
gary, IN order that be may in some measure,
restore, what he has injured by his uncalcu
lating, fevorisb, vaseillating. unprincipled pol
icy vet on the other hand, every sensible
minded Hungarian must be convinced that
to recognize NJ Kossuth as Governor. OF
as he earnestly claims to he acknowledged
the absolute Dictator, would be equivalent t,
doyoting the cause of Hungary for secord
time to severe downfall We welcome him
therefore, in our ranks only as a single gif.
ted patriot, perhaps, even the first among
his equals, but as Governor we cannot ac-
knowledge him. we who know his past career
and who value divine liberty. and our beloved
fatherland above every personal consdera-
ton"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
MORE INTERVENTION.
The National Intelligcncer Of yesterday

Inc Natlonal lEteliigcncer OF yesterday
says
"'rhe Geld of Intervention appears to
enlarge with tho encouragement given to it
in the Halls of Congress- The Senate has
now under earnest debate two distinct pro-
positions for carrying out the priuciple first,
the general protest to all the world, and Rus
sin in particular, invoked by NJ. Kossuth /;
second the intercession to the British Gov
ernmcnt in favor of the Irish offenders -
Yesterday, third subjectfbr our good Off,
ces was presented to the Senate in petition
from certain Russians in New York. praying
our Government to interpose its good Offices
in favor Of their countrymcn banIshed to 81
IBERIA. Another has been heretofore promis-
ed by an honorable Senator in favor Of Alb
del Kader.
We are likely to have as many national
wrongs to redress as the renowned knight OF
La Mancha found when he sailed forth on
his noble and memorable mission to redress
all private ones"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
TIE QUADRANT SUPERSEDED.

The Rev. Tyler Thatcher is said to have
discovered a new and superior method of de-
termining latitude aud longitude The San
Francisco Pacific. the journal which announ-
ces this invention, says:
"IIis method Of determining the latitude.
by single observation of any heavenly body
seen BY night or BY day, either on the mort
dian or at any angle with the meridian, is
perfectly geometrical, and obvious and GER
tain in its results. as any case whatever in
spherical trigonometry.
:" lie employs the same observations also
to fix the longitude. The method by which
this is done is partly geometrical and partly
arthmetieal; but as plain and certain as any
demonstration 10 Euelid's Elements, or any
sum in the Rule Of Three.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17

A Narysville tcalifornialpsper gives the follow.
ing account oftbe manner In which the Indiana
catch salmon:
We witnessed new and uxciting kind Of sport
yesterday morning Salmon Of hugo dimensions
and in great numbers, accompanied by thousands
ofsmaller fry, then struggling over the shoals
in the river oppositeour city Thither the Indians
promptly repaired with their spears where they
as once commenced an indscriminafe slaughter -
They were captured in large numbers, and In tho
following manner: A small harbed spear is at
,aehed to straight pole some TIVE I've or fifteen
feet in length. On the fish being wounded It's
struggles Immediately detach the spear from Ii .
pole, but they are made fast together BY strong
cord some eighteen inches In length, By the aid 81
which they are safely towed 10 III shore. The TAX
ing and securing was performed BY the Indisnswith
great skiiland dexterity, and excited the curiosity
Ct hundreds who were watching their operations
from the river banka
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17

Mitchell. Of Virginia, was debated and then
referred to the Committee of the Whole on
he state OF the Unipn.
A bill providing for the publication Of the
laws and advertisements Of the United States
IN two newspapers Of the largest circulation
in cash Congressional district. was discussed.
but not acted upon.
And the House adjourned.
Friday. In the Senate, after petitions
and reports.
The bin to establish navy yard and de-
pot, and basin and railway in the bay Of San
Francisco. California. was taken ND and after
some remarks in opposition thereto by Mr..
Broadhead. was postponed till Monday next.
A bill for the relief Of Charles A. Griupan
was ordered to be engrossed for third read
ing.
The bin for the relief of John W. Simar-
tan, for damages sustained in consequence Of
the uritcd States occupying Key West in
1921 was debated, and without taking the
question
The Senate adjourned till Monday.
In the House, Mr.. Venable, from the
Committee on the Judiciary. reported res
olution-that the Committee be authorized
to send FOR persons and papers, with authori-
~ to examine witnesses under oath, IN rela-
ton to charges made against the Hon Jno.
G. Watrous Judge OF the United States
Court for the District Of Texas He said,
in reply to several questions asked. that
William Alexander, lawyer Of Texas pre-
ferrcd the charges in q memorial Among
them, is one Of practising law and receiving
fees in that State, touching matters which had
been brought into his own Court of having
adjudicated cases, 10 which he was personal
ly Interested. and Of certain violations Of the
laws Of Texas. 1t being important that the
purity Of Judges should be preserved it be-
came necessary to ascertain for the satisfac-
ton of the country, whether any one Of them
has soied the ermine Should the charges
be found true, the Committee would deem it
their duty to take measures Of impeachment
The resolution was passed.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the private calender, aud after con-
sidering the bill for the relief Of the heirs Of
John jackson, deceased, and the bill for tho
relief Of Gustavus A. De Susscy late an act
ing pursuer in the Navy, the Committee rose,
And the House adjourned until Monday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
FATALAFFRAY INCUm OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
EXCITEMENT.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Feb 11-91s p. NJ
A terrible tragedy was enacted here this
evening, which resulted in the instantaneous
death of Wm. o. Sprigg, son Of dos Sprigg
Esq, Of this county, by the hands of Robert
Swan, brother of the late John Swan, and
formerly lieutenant in Capt. Archer's com
pany Of Voltigeurs in the Mexican war. 1t
appears that difficulty had existed between
these two young men for some three weeks
past. will not undertake to state the par
tieulars of the aifair-.-but this evening Rob-
ert Swan entered the hotel kept 5p Mr. lief
tel6nger, armed with double barrel shot
gun loaded as it seems with a patent wire
cartridge containing bird and squirrel shot
Upon entering the bar room where Sprigg
was, the latter being unarmed, attempted to
escape by the back door. Swan, however,
fred at him just as he reached the door,
few scattering shot struck bin upon the left
cheek aud shoulder, Sprigg then turned and
attempted to make his escape into the read
ing room, but just as he reached the door
Swan fred bis second barrel, which took ef-
feet in the back part of the ueck--the charge
passing through the head and coming out the
right eye He fell dead instantaneously -
Swan has been arrested, and intense excite
ment exists in the community.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17
LAND For SALE.

TIME undersigned win offer for sale, on Monday
fAe Sth day Of Aarch, being Court day. the
tract Of LAND adjoining the lands Of James r.
Henshaw ,Thos. Milcrs and Others containing about
Sc ACRES,
and about Is ncres in fnc timber; the balance
is in good state Ct cultivation. The growing
crop is reserved
1erms.--ope-third cash, the balance in one and
two years, with interest from date.
Delrlf not sold We win lease it for term Of
three years. We also have for sale 10000 prime
Shingles.
WASHINGTON KR0ESEN,
William III. kR0E
F.bv.~r fczoqt Ia,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17

Frederick Stoufrer the accomplished bur-
glar and robber. who recently s.oke from the
Jail Of this county, and recently made an at
tempt to burn TIE Jail, made another unsuc-
cessful attempt to burn the same on Satur-
day last We have no fears of his escape
but hope the Legislature will permit him to
have speedy trial
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17

ES-Our readers win perceive that vote
has been taken in Congress, upon the sub
ject Of the Tariff. and, particularly. the Tar
if Of 1916.
The proposition voted down, By MAORI
ty, about that Of the Democratic majority in
Congress, covers the whole whig ground. 1t
asserts that M more revenue in the aggre-
gate, should be raised than is Sufficient
for the wants Of the government and that in
laying the duties UPON each article. such a
rate cf duty should be imposed as viii fur
nish adequate protection to american labor.
This Is the d9ctriuc f,.r which the Wig par
~ Of 1910 fought and triamphed, upon
which Il was defeated ii 1914, and was again
Successful! ii 1913, and for which. With the
approving smiles Of wise men and the bles-
Sings Of American laborers upon their efforts,
they mean to struggle to the end.
We cannot bring ourselves to believe that
tie present system is not to be modified that
the ad ralorem valuation, which, to ensure
low duty, 6xes low price upon the foreign
article ard thereby and BY the variations in
the different valuations, subjects the home
manufacturer to ruinous losses, will be per-
manen:ly retained--that rate Of duty, upon
such valuations, viii continue to be imposed,
which breaks down our own labor and letters
our own enterprise, giving to the overgrown
wealth aud capital and the improved skill Of
foreign manufacturers an advantage which
can not be overcome hcrc--that a system,
which perpetually makes US debtors abroad
and debtors to degree beyond cur legitimao
means Of paying, and which is continually
disturbing our financial operations at home,
checking reasonable enterprise and eventual
ly sacrificing the property of the people to
pay their debts, is to be engrafted upon the
policy ofthe country, without hope Of change.
: The near approach of the Presidential e.
lection has probably led to the rejection Of
the proposition, in its broad form, democrat
c politicians not being able, as yet, to give
up this as one Of the cardinal points Of their
creed. although in Pennsylvania and other
quarters, they are the staunch advocates Of
the protective policy. a vote in detail upon
the rate Of duty to be imposed upon the
principal articles viii doubtless find more
supporters even among the Democracy, than
the general Resolution, now voted down
Il can not be. that the power of party-now
much impaired, will much longer look the i'm
pending peeuniary revulsion in the face with.
out quailing. We have an abiding hope and
confidence, that the day is not distant when
the sense Of the Nation will put the rolicy OF
the county in this respect, upon proper
footing The change may be gradual, boz
ginning with Iron and some other leading in
terests. but ending with general Infusion Of
the protective policy into the Revenue Sys-
tenn Of the government
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-17


ras~Diseasc. like death, u the common dcssiny
Of mankind Till the hour Of sickness comes, how
few ever think Of subject which interests ALL
Every atom Of the material world Is constantly
undergone q changc-man continually--sshe i
every thing by turn, and nothing long, Tia
phenomena Of disease presents us with numerous
lights and shades, alternating with the numerous
agencies BY which we are afflicted. Presenting
that life is a unit. whatever material agent pos
sesses the power Of arrcsting the motions Of the
body Is capable Of deranging their action What
il disease in its simplest form hut an interruption
Of the electrical motions of the body BY agents
not compatible with them These motions may
to certain extent be either increased Or deereas-
ed without positively injnring the vital action Of
the wbole--like the wheeling Of time piece, stop
ons and you influence ail--so with disease; In OH
chronic maladies, whether efecting one Or moro
organs ofthc body, we invariably discover them to
be shc-effects rather than causes Of ilf health
Change the electrical motions which occasion them
and health consequently follows For this purpose
art furnishes no remedies equal to Dr. Kceler'a
Family Medicines. Their virtues have been tes-
ted in oil forms Of affections --glandular as well
as constitutional Afflicted, be wise in time, lis
folly to defer r.
II For sale by VIM II. HrsLRrIxE, Druggist, and
by Druggists and Merchants generally, throughout
the country.