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holmes, and Natta;.;cl Cole, Cscrs. meYuS
| hers OF Assembly with intent to influence
their Votes IN favor of the bank of America
or the six million bank. Messrs Holmes Sc
Cole were called as witnesses, and theypro-
ved most satisfactorily that the accused
mad made them variops offers at lifferc
times !; He offered MIR. Holmes 500 and !.
handsome present TO vote tor the bill, few
minutes before he voted on the first enact-
ing clause to Mr.. Cole he offered s 500 to
vote tor 1t. Martin Stree and voluntary ex-
animation taken before Justice Merchant.
land Justice CanfielG, was also given in evi-
drncc he confessed that at the instance
ana request OF - he had made corrspt o.
ventures to no less than six members of the
Assembly including Messrs. Holmes and
Colo Mr.. Foot, his counsel, seized on the
circumstance stated by the witnesses and al
som the examination, that Martin premis-
ed the Ci!ers with If they could see Il
right to vote for the L..l, then they should
receive the emo'uments he held ont" and
he insisted that this qualification prevented
the offers from being criminal. He also 4
centended that r,cmbcrs of the Le,.islaturcV
were not Inhibited from voting in cases
where they eXpcctes. to derive AN iptcrest
from their votes, and he inyeiyhed apansr
former instances of equally improper con-
duct in members and others, and he relief
much CA the exemplary picty and morality
VI WV NNiShudht, do proved by several OF the
witnesses.
Mr.. w oodworth, who acted in behalf OF
the state, denied these positions, AMI con-
sidered the case too plain for discussion
The charge of the presiding Judge was
full and decided he stated to the jury the
Nervousness of the offence, that it struck az
all our security tor life. liberty and proper
y : that the qualification of the prefer os
brides " it, they could see it right was a
mere device to gid the bait, that bribe
thus offered, was equally. corrupt, because
the reward held oft was the very mean to-
make the party attempted to- be bribed, see
1t right and that it produced the same eff
fleet in influencing the vote of members
that the two witnesses were unimpeached.
and corroborated by the defendants vounta-
Try confession and that If the jury believed
the witnesses and the defendants own con-
tession, they could not hesitate. That the
defendants former goodness of character
would not avail him against these un;ted
proofs and that if the defendant was to be-
believed, he had been seduced to the perpe-
tration of the offences, but if so, he was e.
qually amenabie to the law TlH Jury reti-
red. and in about IS minutes returned witk
la verdict of GUILTY.
tull report of this interesting trial is
expected to be laid before the public. /, is
the first conviction under the statute of the
9TH of April, 1906. :
This conviction discredits the sagactty of
those editors, who pronounced the charge OF,
bribery to be - ALL sMoEE, and it is no
ped Will have salutary and lasting efiects
Republican.
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wheeled 20 the attack in the nsighborhood
of Shoal creek, and who were afraid to meet
the Indians single handed s-"Whip me such
towards round the world"
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NEM-YoRK: Nav &.

NETWORK; May S.
Col. ALEXANDER MAcoMB. of the u. s.
Engineers, is, we understand, appointed
acknowledgement of the armies of the Uni
ted States.
Be it remembered, that on the 9Th of
May, 1912, we had severe winters snow
storm.
WELCOME acknowledgements
morning, the ship Whampoa, Capt. Conk-
ling, arrived within the Hook from Amster-
dam, with an immensely valuable cargo of
900 pipes of gin, cloths and other bale goods,
belonging to Messrs. LIE Roy, Bayard and
M 'Evers, who, we are informed, could not
get any insurance on vessel OF cargo--so
that they must have saved at least 100, 600
dollars premium, which is equal to Mr..
Gray's subscription to the eleven million
loan The Whampoa came out of the Tex
ell at night, and passed through the British
blockading squadron unobservcd. The shil,
Susan, for New-York, was ready, waiting
for good chance to make her escape. A
few such arrivals as the Whampoa, would
enable Mr.. Gallatin to get along without
tho eleven millions which he may borrow.
W Y. Gaz.
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We learn by communication from 4 respectable
source, dated s,it fprii 90, that the eapit,i-
ation of Amelia, and all the operations OF the Fior-
ds Reyolutionisss in the way they have been con-
Quoted, are dsavow ed by the American government.
he patriots Gas they cailed) having acted, how
ever, under the supposed countenancc and approba-
ton OF the government will be protected and ndem-
nihed, IN the contemplated restoration of the Pro-
vince An act OF amnesty must necessarily be the
basis OF the restoration because if the Patriots have
erred, they erred under misconception of the wish
es OF the American government. Things will be
placed upon their old footing; but it is notwth-
standing, well understood that the occupation of the
province, by the forces of the u. States, will take
place when certain combination of circumstances
shall Justify the 1t is probable, however
that fair and honorable cesson will obyiate the ne
ceSity OF hostile proceedings.
MIR. Barlow says, that treaty of commerce and
limits is concluded with France and that we may
prepare to drive our stages from " Amelia to Col
umbia river" This language seems pretty clearly
to point to cession of the Floridas.
Mr. Gerry is spoken of as the successor of the
late fice-President.--[ Sdvannah Rebubkiean. I
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Statement Of the amount payable during
the year 1912, in virtue of sundry perma.
nent appropriations:
For arming and equipping the
whole body of the militia of the
Emitted States, per act of April
23d, 1903, 200. 600
For annuities and payments I'M
der certain treaties with Indian
tribes, per sundry acts, s5,97s
For annuity tothe Dey and Re-
sency of Algiers, per act of May
ssh. 1885, $4,000 -
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CHARLESTON, May 1.
INTERESTING LETTER..

Ertract ola letter from a gentleman at
Sauannah TO the Editors ofthe Courier.
Savannah, 2sfh .dhrii. 1912. !,
DEAR S1Rs-I give you tie news here
Of to-day, which you will find pretty COR
rect.-Gov. MITCHELL arrived here this
morning, and set off in few hours after
wards for. Darien,. with all speed, ON hrs
way to Amelia Island, to take the command
from MATHEWS, and deliver up the Island
to the Spanish Commandment, together with
any other parts of Florida which may be in
the possession of the troops of the u. S. &
to assure him of the Misrepresentation of our
government with the proceedings of Ma
heSvs and Cdmh6eN Governors
Proclamation is now printing, calling upon
the American Citizens to refrain from fur
Their proceedings against that colony, and
come home, under penalties, &c. So much
for that pretty business. The Governor has
ordered out one thousand militia to enforce
his orders in case of need, and also to keep
the local population in awe-So far right
1t is understood here that the Governor is
ordered to deliver Amelia Island up to tue
Spanish authorities on or before the 3oth
inst. agreeably to promise to Mr.. Eos
TER"
= 49, NoRFoLK, May !. !
6;F' The political affairs of our country
"SH'S SuSi5 tHot appear 10 dTlnS In sup
port of our independence can NO longer be
delayed. nothing further remains for the
general and state governments but vigo-
rous preparation for the event. Viewing
with the liyeliest sensibiity, the defenceless
.ate of our Eastern frontier, the Chief
Magistrate of this Commonwealth gave his
immediate attention to the subject, and with
i patriotic zeal for the service of his coun-
try, determined forthwith on inspecting in
herson, the military strength, natural stu
alton, &c. of the lower counties, that he
might with greater certainty provide for
their defence. Such prompt attention on
the part Of the Governor to the welfare of
his fellow citizens, deserves, and will in
sure him their highest confidence and ap-
probation.
On Friday last his Excellency reviewed
the 54th Regiment of this Borough, and
inspected the Arms. He expressed much
pleasure at the police and discipline of the
corps in general, and particularly the Vol
unteers. Herald
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
NETWORK, March 9.

Latest from England-This morning ar
rived, at this port, the brig Catherine Angus
IA. Centre, in IL days from Plymouth. Capt.
Centre has politely favored us with London
papers to the 18th Of January, three days Ia
ter than our former dates. The papers con
tain very little respecting the affairs of the
Unised States. No visible change had taken
place in the King's health. Orders in council
still continasd. Parliament had passed a vote
Of thanks to Lord Mimic and Sir Samuel
Aacnmuty, for their spirited cxertions in the
East-The fiery rebellion IN Dublin seems
10 have ended in smoSe-Tne opposition to
the Ministry in Parliament, appears to be less
formidable than at almost any other period.
Tne /" Ii icpeadens Wng," a violent opposi-
ton paper saws. Three ~virtuous patriots,
Z. lord Coshrane, Sir Francis Burdett, and
a Mr. Cuthbertj were all that could be found
"in that body to be the peoples friend, their
~ safe glqrds and advocates" There was a
great meeting at Cork on the 9th of January,
to petition Parliament relative to the Catholic
question -wlich it was expected would be
agitated at an early day in that body-The
Packet Mary with the Mails for the United
States was to sail from Falmouth on the 10th
of January-The letter bag for the ship Mag
aalen, Sketchley, for this city, left London
on the 9th. No recent captures of American
vessels under the orders in Council had taken
place waen captain Centre left Plymouth.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
Public Sale.

WYE the Undersigned Commissioners
w appointed by a Decrctal order OF
the County Court Of Berkeley, ia q suit
wherein Barney Bcsore's Ex'rs are COM
plainants, and the Administrative of Henry
Kllnger and others. are defendants, or
some two Of US, win on the lfth dav of A.
pril next, offer for sale to the highest bid.
der, one hundred and eighty fur acres,
one rood and sixteen poles of LAND$ or
about that quantity, lying and being in the
County of Berkeley, and Commonwealth
of Virginia, adjoining the lands Of Thomas
Shearer, John II. Thomas. sc. and With
in one mile Of the river Potomac; the sale
will take place at the Dwelling House on
the premises at IL o'clock Of the day above
mentioned terms of sale will be one third
cash, the balance in one. and two years
from the dag of sale with ~interest from the
date until paid, The two last pay ments to be
secured by bonds and approved security,
payable to the Csmmissioner.-Any per-
son wishing to view the Land before the
day OF sale viii be shewn The same by John
Gregg or Thomas Sh.arcr, living at the
Falling Water.
ELISHA BOYD,
GEO: PORrERFIELD,
!. JOHN r: COOKE.
March IS, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13

DIED-On Saturday last, in Prime street,
District Of Southwark, in the ninety-ninth
year of his age, MIR. JoHs M~oRFoRD, a native
of the state OF New Jersey.
Mr. Morford was a member of the First Bap-
tist Church in this city, and though his cir
cumstences placed him in humble life, he was
by all who enjoyed his society respected fer
the urbanity Of his manners and the cheerful
ness ofhis disposition AS few men have been
permitted to enjoy on earth, SO long a course,
SO have there been but few whose constancy
offaith ard holiness of life, have witnessed the
reality of his Religion; his life and converse
ton may be truly said to have adorned the
doctrine of God his Saviour.
When upwards of seventy years Of age, Mr..
Morford's silver grey locks gave way to the
return of his youthful auburn hair, he could
read the smallest print without the assistance
Of Spectacles-and the powers of his mind re-
manned unimpaired unto the last moment Of
his existence He had seven children-from
whom sprang forty-two Grand Children, one
hundred and sixteen Great Grand Children,
and fifteen Great Great Grand Children-hay-
ing lived to see six generations.
Phlad paper.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
@ee @a5stte.
Martinsburgh, March IS.

AT a meeting of number Of the Federal
Republican Freeholders of Berkeley County,
held at the Globe Tavern, in the town OF
Martinsburgh, on Monday the 9Th of March,
1919, pursuant to notice, the following reso-
~lutions were adopted, viz:
RssoIoed, That GEORGE PORTER
FIELD, Esq. and EDWARD COLSfoN,
Esq. be recommended to the Federal Hepub-
lican Electors Of this County, as fit persons
to represent it in the next General Assembly
of Virginia.
Resolued, That the individuals composing
this meeting will promote, to the utmost OF
their power, by all fair and honorable
means, the election of the above named gen
tlemen
ResoIued, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Martinsburgh
Gazette for four successive weeks.
WILLIAM PENDLETON, Choirman.
JOHN X: COOKE, Secretary.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
For Sale.

ITO be sold by way Of public vcndue, on
L Tuesday the 2ist day Of April next,
one good brick House, lying on German
street in Shepherds, Town; this house is
very convenient, having a pump in the
yard, good stone kitchen, good brick smoke
house /; this house is fit for any kind Of bu.
siness-Also one good web built Log
House, in Washington street, this house
is two stories high, the lower story welt
plaistered this is a convenient house for
sny kind Of business whs,ever-Also q
House in Duke street one and a half stories
high, this house has half an acre Of ground
belonging thereto.
A large quantity of Household and
Kitchen Furniture. The terms Of sale will
be made ksown on the day of sale by
JOHN PERRY.
Shepherds Town, March IS, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
TIE PLY.

Mr.. GILES, In his late speech IN the &C.
nate, said" Mr.. President, when adversely
comes, YOU must look her In the face yes,
sir, you must stare her out of countenance."
This is exactly what the public has since been
about for never was there in our country
SO much staring, perhaps, as OF late and
now more particularly at the treasurer's re
port. Whether it will be possible to stare
out of countenance the adoersity it presents
to view, must be left to the verdict of time
and experience. For ourselves we have no
disposition to raise a hue and-cry against the
report, believing it to be as good as the
" dscrepid stats'' of the treasury would admit
of Since, however, the Secretary himself
remarks-'T That it became an imperious du-
ty TO represent every circumstance precisely
as it was or appeared to be, and without cx-
aggerating or Disgusting any OF the difficult
ties which must be encounteredo-it surely is
no less the imperious duty of the people from
whom the taxes are to be drawn. to contem-
plate the difficulties they will impose, and en-
deavor, before hand, to understand them to
their full ertent. This would be starting
fair, and with a clear view of consequences :;
and would leave no excuse to finch or com
plain afterwards.
Come then, 'good people all, Of every Sort
ara look at tniS--an annual Loan OF len MIL
lion Dollars, on usurious and exhorbitant in
terest-at this-a and tax of three million
dollars-at this-a retail tax, comprehending
the retailers, as well Of the absolute necessa
ries of life, az of spirituous 'iqucrs-.st this-a
stamp tax-at this-a carriage tax---at this
an excise-at this-a tax on auctions--at this
the allowance of seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars to the assessors and collect
ors, including losses-at this-the division of
the states into collection districts, having col
lectors accountable to this treasury depart
ment, IN the same manner as the collectors
of cust0ms-at this-treasury notes, bearing
interested this-the supposition or expecta-
ton that an additional revenue will be pro
vided-at this-the necessary continuance of
these taxes from year to year, to an indefinite
period of time, as pledges for the paymen. of
the interest of the loans.
While the good people are staring at these
Unlocking items, Qer stare at them they must,
though it were impossible to stare them away
they will naturally ask, Why is this load of
taxes to be laid upon us Pet the answer
be given in the words of Mr.. Grupdy, one of
the committee of Foreign Relations. We
are pledged to France -" Sire has bv some
means twisted a knot about u.s." We cant
unite the knot, without the consent of Bona
parte but we must cut it with the sword
In plain English, the great object in view, is
to redeem the pledge given to France, and to
satisfy Bonapartes-Con C0urant.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
From the Conascticut Mirror.

The following particulars respecting a transsc1
tion which appeared in the papers a short
Tina since, have been sent us as correct.
A Tin Pedlsr was lately travelling with his
cart in Vermont, near the Canada line, when
he was accosted by one of MIR. Gallatin's q
tide walters, who demanded of him aphdt he
had an his carte The pedlar replied, that he
had some old pewter, some tin ware and some
rags II must examine for myself said Mr..
Gallatin's representative. The tin man very
readily threw open his cart, and the treasury
officer mounted the wheel, thrust in bis head
and shoulders, and tumbled over the pedlar's
cargo, to find whether there might not be some
-contraband merchandise hidden under the
rubbish. Finding at least one hGf Of this
faithful servant Of the United States within his
cart-box, the pedlar concluded it might be as
wen to put in the other half. Accordingly he
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
Public Sale.

XX1lLL be sold at the farm where the
w subscriber nov lives, one mile from
Shepherds Town, on Monday the 23d
inst. Hogs, Sheep, Cows, Horses and
Farming Utensils. Nine months credit
viii DC given on all sums above 6ve dollars
on giving bond and approved security. The
sale Will begin at ten o'clock. and due at
tendance paid by the subscriber.
kAWLEiGH MORGAN, Jun.
March 10, 1919. {
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elapPsd his hands gently underneath his hind.
quarters, and by what we New England men
call Gboost chucked in the residue, put down
the lid, fastened the paddock, mounted the box,
and drove Off at full speed to a ~neighbsuring
town, about six or eight miles distant, much
TO the comfort Of the officer Of the revenue.
Upon coming TO a tavern, the travelling mer-
chant hitched his horse to the post, went in,
and ordered some hay for his horse, and a din
ner Tor himself at the same time, proposing to
the tavern keeper to take pay out of his cart.
Inc host enquired of him what he had to sell ?
The pedlar replied, that he had some old pew
Yer, some t~in-ware, some rags, and one IF
Hr. GaHatin's custem house officers. The
bargain was struck: and when the tin man
mad finished his meal aud the horse his hay,
The tavern keeper proceeded with his guest,
10 the cart, when upon unlocking it and open
ing the lid, the tide-waiter crawled out from
among the contents of the cart, with his ribs
well bruised by the old pewter pots and tin
Kettles, md manfully footed his way back to
the place from whence he came, TO make re-
port OF his doings to the secretary OF the
treasury, and watch for more ~smugglers.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
FOR SALE.
A Negro Man.

who has been accustomed to farming and
Is well acquainted with that business
A Negro Woman,
about the age of twenty years, and two
Negro Boys,
the one four, the other two ears old, both
her children.
RAWLEIGH MORO AN, Jun.
March IS, 1912. 6
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13

lfr. Aston opposed the motion. Mr.. Wild
rery advocated it. Nj. Randolph made some
further remarksin support of his motion. Mr..
Cheves spoke in reply; and then the question
was taken, and the motion negstived. Yeas
SI-Nays SIS. Adjourned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
FRANCE aud US. :

The ship Telegraphe, belonging to New
York, captured on her way to Lisbon by the
French frigatcs La Nymphe and Meausa, was
only BURNT bv them at sea-to protect, we
presume that highway Of nations, SO often q
vowed by his Imperial Majesty, and Of which
We have had so many carm proofs-both in
has profession of 9ovs, and practical protsc-
ncni
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
Stray Mare taken up.

TAME to the subscribers residence
" near the Cross Roads, between Mar.
tinsbufgh and Shepherds Town, some
time in October last, . BAY MARE, with
some white hairs 10 her forehead, resemb-
ling a star-now about four years old, a.
bout Ia hands high, seems as if she had nc.
yer been shod-long dock'd, natural trot-
ter, has no brand. The owner is desired
to prove property, pay charges and take
her away.
HENRY UNDERDUNK.
March IS, isl2.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
Election Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, thar an e
| ~ lection will be held at the Court House
in Msrtinsburgh, on the I'd Mondav ia
April next, for the purpose Of e~leeting two
fit persons tc represent the Countv of Be'ke-
ley, in the next General Assembly oi VH-
ginis.
JAMES STEPHENSON,
Sheriff. Berkeley Caanty.
March IS, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
From the alexandria Gazette.
PARODY.

TIE TVhy, the Hop, the That, the JThsre,
the When.
Each day, (says Dick,) our Congress cry,
They'll have a ight-and care not uhy;
So eager to perform this vow,
They'll have a fight-ard care not hor
SO fearless of their future lot,
They'll fight some ~foe--and care not mhat
Lest some should think their oaths but air,
They'll have a fight--and care not uhere
AL this they say, like valiant men,
And swear they'll fght-and care not uhen
ACROSTICK.
Cease thus to clamor, men of high ronown
OF others errors but repair your own
n or be thus lavishof a peoples fame,
G en'rous in blood, and noble still in name,
r client be cautious,-patriotic,-just
Il xsrt your wisdom to perform your trust
s o shall the gen raj welfare be IMPROVE,
S 0 shall you be respected, honor'd, lov'd
EPIGRAM.
I think (says TOM they must be wrong,
Who say our warriors joke
Because we're certain, all along,
That fighting ends-IN SMOKE
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
Ertract ofG letter from Washington, d
ted EehrnrrD

" 1t is a matter of establishment here, that
there are so few applicants for Offices in the
new army and is accounted for in this way
that those who wish for commissions, have
not faith in the war speeches that are made
here. There are only three applicants from
the state of Nermont-a state from whence
applications would be desirable; and but few,
comparatively speaking from New York
Governor Harrison, of the Indiana Territory,
has made application for a Brigadier or Major
Generals commissions
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13
BERLIN AND MILAN DEGREES.

We understand, that a young gentleman
formerly high in diplomatic office, and now at
Paris, writes his family, that not a man in al
France supposes the French DEGREES to be. ex-
tinct !!t-Fed Req:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-13

Severe shocks ofan earthquake were fslt n
France on the 18th and 18th of December.
AT Paris on the 18th IS m T. NJ At Maren-
berg the 18th, at 8 in the evening, the direc-
ton from North to South.
Am. Daily Aduertissr.