Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-11-02

FIRST American essay at self government
for forty years principal actor in its
operatlons-for the last ten years,
philoso2hic spectator oft movements
himself a profound sage as well as ex-
perienced statesman, his loss could ne
yer be supplied. Yet the delay Of few
years might deprive his country of the
rich stores of his wisdom and expert
ence. The same consideration applies
with almost equal force to two other
great and venerable names, comprising
with Mr.. MadisoR's the brightest links
that remain to connect the present time
with the age of the Revolution. This
then, is emphaticslly the time for Con-
vention. Come it must, and come it
ought, when demanded by every con-
sideration of liberty, justice and neces-
sity. That it will come, and that i'm.
mediatsly, we have the greatest conf
dence--nevertheless we trust its friends
will abate nothing in their zeal aud ac-
tiyity.
The subject of Internal Improvement
will probably come before the Legisla
ture in definite shape-we mean more
particularly the James River Improve
ment Mr. Crozet's mastery Report
has shed new light on the whole subject
and it is hoped that the General As
sembly will re-commence under more
judicious estimates, and favorable aus
pices, the prosecution of State Improve
ment Steam Boat navigation between
Richmond and Lynehburg, reported by
the Engineer to be practicable, and
cheap compared to continued Canal,
will place Virginia CITY years ahead.
Sevsral other questions Of subordin-
ale, but great interest, and upon which
it would be needless now to speculate,
will occupy the attention Of the Gener-
al Assembly.
In the way Of elections, the session
will be interesting. There ara two
counsellors to be scratched, and two
new members OF that body to be chosen
Conjecture is already busy Ia desig-
mating the two individuals to be sccyiE-
ced, under the absurd provision of the
Constitution, and whoever they shall be,
it is thought two new converts will be
added to the cause of the Convention.
As Mr. Randolpb's Senatorial term
expires on the Sd March, an election Of
Senator will also probably be made.
Mr.. Giles and Gov. Tyler have been
mentioned as bis successors. Ne man
would doubt that Mr.. Randolph will be
defeated, but from the fear, bv the Lee
gislsture, that the act would be con.
strued as indicating a relaxation Of hss-
tility towards the General Government.
But as Mr. Giles is equally decisive as
MIR. Randolph, in his oppcsition-as his
late exhibitions prove his talents to be
brilliant as overland az from his supe.
rior temper and dignity his hostility is
much more formidable than MIR Ran
dolph's who from peculiar fatality has
ever injured his own cause and advan-
ced his opponents, is thought probable
that reasoning in this way, MIR. Giles
will displace Mr.. Randolph 10 the Sen.
ate. We give the views of others, and
not our own. Wishing we'll to the Ad-
ministration, we should not object on
that ground to see Dir. Randolph rec
iected, but wishing still better TO our
native State, we prefer on her account,
Gov. Tyler OF VIM b. Giles. MIR FACE
well it is Thought, will be appointed a
Judge of the General Court Gas hs will
unquestionahlv, if he wishes it, in which
event, there will be further vacancy in
the Senate Constitutional Whig.
Ho,s topreDsnt a Breach Of Promise
Not long since, in certain part of
this city, which shall be nameless, q
signing cobbler of fifty-six, "twomonds
gude," went wooing to buxom wild
ow of forty, in his neighbourhood The
son of Crispin had something, of world
iy goods, not in the shape of lasts, soles,
or old shoes, but in real bona fed bank
stock Our swain was no fictitious stock
holder, for he weighed two hundred and
odd, and bis first brushup to the widow
proved he was no man OF straw The
buxom widow received his addresses
with courtesy, glass of gin twist, and
several obs! and ahsl just thrown in by
way of candy to the entertainment
They went on from day to day, until at
the end of long eternal fortnight; the
cnbbler put the question in direct form,
and received squeeze from the widow,
and glass OF good reeking sling. Ey-
cry thing was arranged, says the histo-