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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14
THE DEFEAT OF THE ALLIES In TIE
PACIFIC.
from the London spe,

ffrom the London Spectator, Nov 2Tl
Az to the result Of the truly "untowsrd event" al
Petropaulowski there can be no question Hall dozen
ships Of the allies, looking out properly enough Tor
Russian vessels 1T large In the Pacific find themselves
OIL the fortified fort Of Pctropauows and with ooly
steamer amongst them, enter into bo@bsrdnent With
kamtschstkan Alters. ~ they we're fully equipped
partial landing carried for few days did som. IA
mage; but subsequent attempt 10 Ian and enter into
the town. ended In the repulsc Of the troops Engage
with much slaughter; and the Feet retired With loss
Of many and several of6cers including the knxsh
admiral II mistake-there Il u a. osins
accidental firing OF his pistol an accseat lrcsent
enough with fowling piece, the careless boiling
which often incincs the muzslc to IN. holder bat 20
unusual with pistol that conjecture has jumped 90
the suspicion that Admiral rrice terminated his life
rather than witness the issue OF his rashness That
feet Of English and French ships should kavs their
mark, is n matter of course but worse
spent than that OF Petro paulowsi.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

s.g fstgse- ANT rsisAsions al Il. corg. e.
wards slie~. fhAns - sensrals ~ "a -. ana
Che SOLDIER for their san.n. esjnr Ten ts~a that
warnis symr~th.s essh tar s.iossas~~ smt 18th ne
cruel sss~ No. have skf~rncs asi "a. ray seassaat
sohesaae siaii b. ascssl tte ,ef.a NJ she
At'rns.s them. Arsr the brik.ns vs-t.ry ~ So
Aima had hslsd fos Hssrrni that 10 ssasA kruy -
the snemy wcait naf easly lave Fstsi~.a -
and thar ~.Aas,eT<i s~ait ~coa have ftiks uaAr
attach hut the ohst.rats a~ieae ef thai an4
r~,nicrcersrnis F~.s. " tie ks..iaA arny hss. -
ths mosnsut arrested IT, cesr.s q s4~e~ss aF
prove Of the r.sfsnes vsa ,n@.~ IA aip4tsn-@ ~
ths trosy- sho wisle - rnkks fhr nssamif
snmstaaees whch svaia hsss sut4l1~3 cen~tiershl.
. kss.
III. Enghsh snd Fr~n n rvv~rnrn@mf. asset sh~if
~rsosr attention. - the'r mF'ay H. fhf kA-t sF~~i
steamers ftsv~r.ihw ths sifh l.rsb~
susercsn~nts. fks iser-2~s ~ A@~stsw~w ~u arueis
Jour osces, and ~nAhis yoa 60 ~ on~nsfxr
powerful iv@r-ie. u Ahast - fsk. pisr@ Ns@.ass
biA aud receive the Ina frvna 4ny - az
- forsgn countries, pahne spsnss h~r~~s sn~T~ 4na
fsscrsbi. - n karaps shs~N hss* s~~&
vishcu, alarm. s&sses kng t~ai-h-A aisptsy~a
With much fref /, l. beoss-~ tarsy~ Asess . az
Gully lighting far - spa~y~sen~ Nffanes Ma re~aa -
The rostict which he sositl~ snf vistesy ~.
again attended rrcn eur aanners, n i@i i.r~ 80
pgsasto the pstso,sD and 80 ths nannitsb~ erssvfy
~ the army that owe ~
l ssnd Csrerxl ae Monteeelio, 600 - my htie.-.a%
camp. "a convey ~ Inc sfmy 30 rs~ara- $3.50 -
we'll usftfed
In 10 rnssnslsns a.ssr.l psay God - ~. =
lair holy sseIisr. Na"ltN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

LITTER PROM wm. SMITH o'rEIK~.
The failo~ing letter sppesrs IN the Paris ssfsgaanFs
Mes.raey
sm-I have seen in your Journal 81 days date an
extract from the finsrink CAromsie sssag that the
friends II Mr. william Smith olrien have c0utsin
platoon 10 solicit the innasnce % the Enpsror 81 the
French with gracious sovereign 81 rvHsye an scn.
dons from the royal pardon. ~iseh may b. ens fths
paragraph aeda 18th perfect SAFETY aut pscry~ty,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14
THE LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
IOSDOE MARIETTA

WEDNESDAY EVENING, Nov. 29.-Cotton dull and I'M
changed sugar active at full prices; tailow in
active at 66s coffee quiet but not cheaper tea small
sales and rates barely sustained nseed oil in less de-
msnd at 37s Cd 3ss; Scotch pig iron dull at Gas;
srelier quiet at f26 ON tho spot.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
Wednesday, Nov. 2s-The market continued duh at
former rates. The days business was estimated at
about I, 900 bales.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14
Domestic Market.

Nrw BEproRp Or MsHxn.-Dec. lis-of sperm. vc
hear of sales ia this market We learn that aboa b
ZOO bbs of the los cargo in Boston sold last
prices averaging 17bc. Wbale-The only transaction.
in whale coming TO our knowledge the past week H.
sale Of $50 hbls not strictly PRIME at 54c. The Ia
news from the feet Is not any favorable and hol,
arc more hrm. WhacboHc--sales :, 900 lbs fo4.
!, s.g --s IL n I'D
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14
RUSSIAN NEWS FROM THE CAUCASUS.

u iom the journal de ST. Petersbourg.J
Nonnnuing TO act on the general system Of gradually
blockading the rebcous mountaincers, Colonel Baron
Ncoai, commanding the troops on the table land OF
koumyk, on the 9th Of October executed successful
expedition against the aoul OF Karasson Suddenly
our troops, the greatest part OF the inhab
tants OF this aon pcrlsbed and twenty three made
prisoners On our side we had twelve men killed, one
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

der DR. l. and 'le. daylight through the mcun,an',,
much less than that.
The Treasurer Of Virginia furnishes the annexed
synopsis az the debt, revenue eIpenatnres Az Of hal
FINANCES yRGIsiA-PUBiIo DEnr &c
Dr..
Internal Improvement Loans. .s2l ,92a,l7e
Bank Loans Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
--se2,37s i7o
Or
Productive Six per Cent. Stocks. SIC, 2s6,l4
Non Productive Works.......... 15,597,333
--s25 ss3, 81
Annual Revenue from Taxation. 2oi6,oOo
Interest Fund for 1856 .......... 81, 342, 4JO
Redemption Of Sinking Fund. 2o3,Tl
Surplus Revenue ............... 44s,s0s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

that gentleman has tassa hnai esve q political As.a
tion for the remainder 81 n life. knu~ whstsrr
this statement is unfcundea many csers re.S~t
Ing which have appeared In the pswsparefs aarans
my absence from Eurcfe: bat, n ~ ss cell foasasA
wish u to be known that such apb.cAilou =. that
here contemplated has been sAnctione1 stn lsss
prompted BY me prime b<yosd szprsssien ti.~ snr.
nsent which has induced larg. portion Of the Irish
ton to evnce anxiety for my return and se<l deepy
ki5ited ia The t a,.a sss,s. ~. R.s..s
colonies, and elsewhere towards the Irish political eri~s
S Sa. y aoss no. seem TO me % s eeai.ai VA ses
our behalf For my own part, am rot eosscicns that
have done anything which dissnstles from .p-as
ing the remainder Of my life in lresnd whseh country
ID not only the home Of my affections s.s the nstx
ia sphere Of my duties ana WINGED that sous
policy as well as generous feeling, dictates The rousu
gaucn ny the British Of eomplets AMI
ers amnesty with regard to the proceedings OF al those
who we're comprised in the nsnnectioaAry movement 81
my family in the middle Of winter from their cherished
home in Ireland, and 70 seek for them dom.eis In
some foreign country Such lot though preferable TO
imprisonment In Van Deman's Land, naturally gives
occasion for much solicitude but would rather
for ever an exile from the land which love than
thther under restrictions incompatible with my psrson
81 honor or with the rights and duties Of r-h gen.
tleman. WILLIAM = OBHuES
PARIS, Hotel Maurice, Nov. "a 1854
Switzerland.
ENLISTMENT OF AERcENARIEs FOR SANTA ANNA
kHdeI the heading OF Enrolment Of 5000 swiss for
eSLsx Anna journal Of Neufchatel publishes letter
from Mexico sent to person in the city Of SeufchAte
In which II IL stated that sum Of 500 900 francs has
been put at the disposal Of the Mexican Legation at
Paris to enlist Swiss chiefly in the Roman Catholic Can
TOMS Tor santa Anna. With the view Of escaping any
interference on the part Of France, these recruits IN
number 5000, are to be shipped in small detachments
from Antwerp The letter goes lament the disap
pointments that await Swi,zers who are sedueed hy
Mexican promises to leave their country a. hir,iing
s"ldiery Whether the statement true or not il has
awakened "a high degree Of solcitude the part Of
the authorities.
India and China.
Our advces from Calcutta are to October 90 Bombay
2sth; ShaDghae, Sd; Canton, 9tn and from Annoy
september D. tranquility prevailed throughout India.
The harvests were good, weather favorable and
trace dull. The embassy from the Court of Ava had
arrived at Rangoon.
Canton was still beseged by the insurgents; tea
had, however, arrived. Ningpo and Foochowfoo were
quiet. Iirates were doing much mischief Teas had
fallen in price, but silks had advanced this years. sup
ply OF silk being below the average Exchange Shang
hae, %. Cd; at Canton 4s. 9Ad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

shpful of wooens hal just arrived at the dae Of our
last advices II i also sendag oat wooden hpases for
Is men, stoves charcoal wood and even coal from
Heraclea.
Only yesterday were told that the leather mar
ket state Of great excitement, and the HUI
sons Bay Company thrown in,o transports, W some
government purchases, comprising order for 5000
buffalo hides fortunately IA store. We presume that
next year we shall not b. content with merely hol.ny
annual naval review in the Baltic, instead Of Spit
head, hut shall attempt achievement worth the
salt Of our navy For that purpose II evident we must
have entirely new description OF vessels that can
Il allows and defy graue batteries. This cannot
he done without vast expense. Then We shoul Ike to
know the expense Of the new company to every regi
ment in the line the menaton OF the artillery, and
the bringing hundred regiments OF militia into form
and condition for regular service Qualifications
at home are receiving extensive additions But here We
muststop.
A. to the opinion, which happen to share with the
whole OF the public that the conduct Of the up to
the end OF September whereabouts, stinted BY
the idea of keeping the expenditure within income IL
the only conceivable for the fact Of little hsv
ing been done for the whole OF the two months after the
expedition to the Crmea had been finally determined
Now would the British army have been in this condi-
tcn would the line OF defences have been forced on
the 9TH, should all operations have been crippled,
and should have been compelled the case
at the last date atogethur suspend the operations
Of the siege Il reinforcements had been sent out in
August and September, fas. enough to keep up the
army to sufficient standard The drain Of this war
has been very great but MT greater than what the
experience OF all former wars, aud our kRewe Ice
OF the climate and the enemy we had to deal with mig
have Id TO expect great deal has been DONE
uness Il from idea that the country had go
10 the bottom Of its purse and could afford NO morsy
II Is however, satisfaction to find this idea indi
panily repudiated. The War Minister has only to do
what he considers necessary to the safety and efficiency
Of forces, and IN has carte blanche to the
psnses. The pubc-even the payers Of income tax
viii hear 1t with satiacton; for convinced there
few people in this country who would not feel the
defeat OF the British army in the Crnea If It
great domestic calamity Anything rather than that
leans, taxes, burdens, crippled trade, and all the ills
consequent on war; but let not Russia have it to boast
that she has two great nations attempting to
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C1C ScWs
terrible storm occurred, in the night OF the 14th
the fgean and Black Seas At Constantinople, tho
miDsrets of the Mosque Of the Sultan A:hmet were
blown down. At the mouth Of the Katcha twelve
transport ships belonging to the allies wrecked and
the fell into the hands OF the Russians. Two steam
and screwlrgate were driven ashore. but got on
The weather continued very stormy until the leth, and
II IN believe Russian accounts, the allies had lost
fewer than 20 transports and ships OF war.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08

At meeting Of Salem Lodge, No.
81, held in their Hall, in the town Of Middle
burg, on Friday evening. Oct. 20, a. L.,
1854, A. D., 1854, the following resolution
were adopted;
Resolred, That the intelligence which has
reached us Of the death Of our Most Wor.
shipful Grand Master EDMUND 7. HUNTER,
has produced 10 our hearts, feelings Of the
deepest sorrow and regret
Resolued, That 10 the death Of cur highly
esteemed Brother, the cause Of Masonry has
sustained a loss only eqnalled in degree By
that Of the community in which be lived, and
il which he was SO universally esteemed and
respe,t ted.
ReSolrcG, Thatin token Of our respect and
regard we will wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for the period Of thirty days and that
our Hall be clothed in black for the space Of
six months, 10 memory Of our departed Grand
Master.
On motion Ordered, That copy Of the
proceedings be forwarded to the Editor Of
the Martinsburg Gazette for publication.
JAMES S. ODEN, w. Master.
JNo. d. RoGERs, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
rnE AeRlcrtTARAL FAR.

TIE number Of persons who attended the
Fair Yesterday has been computed BY good
Judges at not less than fifty thonsand On
no previous occasion has there ever been
called ont in Richmond such an immense
mass Of human beings. From morning until
night Main street, leading to the Fair grounds
was deusely crowded with people on foot, and
10 all descriptions Of carriages, vending their
way to the Fair The Fair Grounds, embra-
cling about fifteen acres, we're covered with
people from morning until night; and we have
never before seen assembled more happy
and delighted people. 4 nc occasion has
proved ali and ever more than its most de-
voted friends could have anticipated or hoped
for; whether considered IN respect to the
amount and beauty Of the articles on exhibi-
tioD, or in reference to the interest manifested
or the numbers ia attendance. The appear
ance of the Peaple, too make US feel proud as
Virginians On no other spot IN the United
States, we venture the opinion, could be found
so great al assemblagc Of fine, noble looking
men and BEAUTIFUL women as were on the Fair
Grounds yesterday The only subject ofre-
greet, perhaps, was that there were so many
HoDIe anu oSautitui . pSNt"'N"S - f"S - :"
Divine" as in great measure to preclude
thousandsrfssm viewing many of the numer-
Gus objects Of interest with that degree of
satisfactioa which might otherwise be derived
were the facts otherwise. AND yet what
would be a Fair without the FAIR? and what
the other objects of creation without the
LORDS?
Not one twentieth of the number of visitors
on the grounds yesterday. could get under
the largo central tent to hear the address of
William Ballard Preston, Esq. and the re-
marks made by other gentlemen on the occa-
sion We were amongst the number who ar
rived on the grounds too lato to secure
place within hearing distance Of the orators;
but we learn that the address of Mr.. Pres
ton was able and interesting in the highest
degree, To- day,the Fair again opens to the
public at 8 0 clock AID the trial Of ploughs
and ploughing match vii. take place at 10
clock and to morrow evening this great
exhibition will close The enliyening scenes
of yesterday viii no doubt continue until the
close -Enquirer Of the 3D.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
CHURCH IMPROVEMENT.

The greatest Improvement our town has
Witnessed for long while, is to be seen in
the repairs of the Lutheran Chur b, which
arc just being completed. The interior of
the church presents quite neat, chastc and
appropriate appearance. The walls and cell
Ing have been handsomely papered, and are
free from gaudy and uubeeoning colors,
being PANEL work Of three different shades
of stone celor. The entire wood work has
been rcpain;ed the pulpit lowered and re-
nodded the floor carpctcd, &c. making
this temple new the finest in our town.
But the value Of this Improvement to the
town, is to be found in the external repairs,
consisting of a beautiful front, formed by
four large colunns,wi iron railing between,
bearing an aprropropriatc gable finish, and
the whole surmounted by well proportional
and handsome cupola. The Cupola, we un-
derstand, was drafted by Mr.. - Walker,
OF Washington City, and was built by Phil
ip Diifenderfer, Esq of our town This is
certainly masterpiece of workmanship, and
long may it stand, an ornament 10 the town,
and monument to the skill and ability Of
its worthy builder who has so frequently
proven himself master of his business. The
bell which was sgungin the cupola on Mon
day last, is from the celebrated foundry of
\. Mencelys Sons, Troy, N Y. 1t weighs
62l lbs, and we have never heard it sur
passed in richness and mellowness of tone.
1t cannot but give general satisfaction.
The walls externally, we are informed are
to be painted, so that when completed this
will be the most imposing building in Mar
tinsburg.
This Improvement does much credit to the
congregation, whose zeal in this respect, may
well be initiated. But no one deserves
more credit than their faithful and efficient
pastor, Rev r A. Fink, by whose energy |
mainly, this enterprise was commenced, and |
10 brought so near to completion. We are
glad to see spirit of Improvement waking
up in our midst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Arabia brings lL;;yye-:rrn4l
dates TO 2lst ult.-three days later than pre-
vious advices. The political and war intel
l'genee though interesting is not decisive or
important. The bombardment of Sebastopol
was commenced on the 18th, with two hun
dred pieces of heavy artillery at a long range.
The allies were pt sted in an impreguablo po-
sltion, which according to French accounts
could be deld against 100000 Russians.
Omar Pacba had gone to the Crimea, and it
was believed his forces would follow him there.
The Russian corps, stationed near Sabatopol
had opened fire on the bosicgers. Meuschk,
Oft was still in position to the North of Sabas.
top9 and been partially reinforced It's ey.
idcnt that an earnest struggle for mastery in
the Crmca was commenced, and that pro5a
bly, our next accounts from there will be of the
most intense interest. The anxiety il
England and France in relation to the opera
tons before Sebastopol is represented to b,
overwhelming. Indications of probable
rupture between Austria and Persia were be
coming prevalent.
The commercial news announces an aston
isbing advance in breadstufs. The adyanc
for the week had been Gs to is on flour,
On corn and Is. on wheat. Cotton was some
what duller, at unchanged rates
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
NIX. TUCkrR's ADDR Ess.

j. Randolph Tucker has favored us wit h
copy of the very able address delivered by
him, on the Sd of July last, before the Pho
nix and Philomathean Societies of William
and Mary College. The subject deyelopes
"thc true, the Virginian, the American
idea'' of government, and the means most
appropriate for carrying it into effect
Without commenting upon the particular
views of the accomplished author, we ma y
remark that the address invites attentive Pc
rusal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08


For marriage announcements, no charge
will be made.
Obituary notices not exceeding ten lines
will be inserted gratis. The excess above
that number of lines viii be charged accord
ing to the advertising rates. Tributes Of re-
spect will be charged at advertising rates
All communications designed TO promote the
personal interests Of individuals, or that do
not possess general interest, win be charged
for at the usual advertising rates. Those Of
an offensive personal character viii not be in
serted
All advertisements forwarded By Newspa-
per Agents will be charged at the usual adj
vertising rates and must be accompanied By
the cash or its equiraleBt deducting the COM
mission.
Patent medicines shall be charged for at
the usual rates Of yearly advertisements. aud
"bishop notices" double the advertising rates
Extracts from other papers referring to such
advertisements will be subject to the regular
advertising rates.
Candidates announcements for office Of
emolument viii be charged at advertising
rates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
AMERICAN ARTISTS, UNION.

The PGbkc are respectfully informed that
specimens of the splendid engrapiogs issued
by the American Artists Union, are now on
view at the office Of this paper. t.'
An early application is necessary to secure
the best Impressions, One dollar procures a
splendid engraving worth delivered at
the time of purchasc-togethe: with a ticket
emitting the purchaser to a share in the gifts
to be distributed in January, value one hun
dred and City thousand dollars.
For further particulars, see advertisement,
Agents. by applying promptly, can secure
permanent advantages.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
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THE GRAND DIVISION.

The Grand Division OF the Sons Of TEN,
peranco of Virginia held its annual session in
Stanton, week before last. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year -
n. y. Sturdivant. of Richmond, G. W. Pa
triarch DR., r. II. Gambell, Of Steunton,
G. W. Associate; Thos j Evans, of Rich
mond, G. Scribe; j " Ferguson, of Rich
mond, g. Treasurer; G. a. Bruce, Of
Waynesborougb, G. Conductor; Rev. d.
Fccte, of Rockingham, G.. Chaplain; VIM.
Hall, of Preston, G. Sentinel A number Of
speeches were delivered during the contiuu-
auce Of the session, and there was a grand
procession before il closed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08
THE CROPS.

There is more apprehension expressed about
the deficiency 10 the grain crops of the season
than is we'll founded There has been more
than an average crop Of wheat rye, and oats,
throughout the country, and at least bali an
average crop Of Indian corn. Let US sec
what all this win amount to. A full crop Of
wheat is 10000, 600 bushels of rye, 15,
coo, 900; of oats, $50, 1000; Irish pota-
toes, 65,000,O00; half crop Of corn, 3o0,-
100000 To which may be added sweet po-
tatoes, 40,000.G00; buckwheat, 10, 100000;
rice, 5 600, 900; barley. 100000 /; peas and
beans, 10, 100000. Besides an unusual large
crop of hay Here is about one million Of
millions of bushels Of what may be called
bread-a pretty good provision, one would
think, for twenty six millions of people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-11-08

At Honeywood, in this County, on the even
ing of the oath ult., by the Rev. D. Francis
Spriggg, WILLIAM LEIGH to MARY WHITE COL
SION, daughter of the late Edward Colston, Esq
On Thursday evening, End inst, by Rev, X.
A. Fink, JAMES l.. LouMAN to CATHARINE CUR
tbs, both of this County.
On Thursday evening End inst, by Rev, g.
W. Cooper, j. 0. CoYrE, Of Jefferson County,
Va, to MARIA JoBE, Of this place.
At Happy Retreat, Berkeley County, Va,
October Goth by Rev, G. w. Cooper, Rev. L.
JUsrICE STAUBER Of the Baltimore Annual Con-
ference, to MARC ARET ANN BURwELL, daugeter
Of James N. Burwell, Esq, decd.