Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-02-04
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M>R1iNsBURe, FssaVAnr 4, 1880.


nous in its nature and most lamentable in it
Consequences, was committed on FRIDAY las
ID Harper's Ferry. Mr.. Thomas b. DuNr
he faithful and vigilant Superintendap. d tne
United States Armory at th~S pidee' "a'
bo,;, his office about the rsiddie OF the DAY
:. named Ebenezer Coke. Tbs
Py az. s vas loaded with slugs, and the un-
fortunate man killed instantly. 1t is reported
fat the murderer had often threatened to
81 ommit the deed, but no attention had been
paid to his threats.--He was soon taken, and
Exhibited the most savage exultadon and I'M
ated ferocity, regretting that time and means
Fere not allowed him to sacrifice two other
Gentlemen to his ungrahfied reyenge--and,
18th insane leyity, inviting those who were
resent at his examination to come to his
anging. 1t is likewise reported, with how
buch truth we know not, that the murderer
vas deranged at the time
The Senate was, crowded,--its galleries,
bbbies, aud even its floor, full to overflow
3 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
he debate between two such distinguished
pen az Mr.. WEBSTER and MIR. HAYNE-the
arlous circumstances attending the debate,
nd the wide range which IL had taken, ex-
&ted the attention and interest of the peo-.
He. The subject actually before the senate,
as resolution having for It's object the sus-
ension oil the survey of the public lands,
8i6 the abolition of the office of surveyor
&eneral Upon this question MIR Hayne had
Aken occasion to express his views at large,
Il to the policy of the General Government,
Dc degree of protection the Western settlers
bid received, and also the policy OF the diff
&rent sections of the Union, commenting
tpon the difference Of the doctrines of the
North and the South. Mr. Webster, in reply,
oontended that the Northern States had al
ways been the friends of the West, and in
eidentany mentioned the blessings that had
resulted from excluding slavery from Ohio,
&c. This commenced the grand contest.
Da Monday Mr. Hayne concluded his eloquent
speech, inreply the last from Mr.. Webster.
lie was impassioned, and even violent, IN his
manner. He took rapidvie of the history
OF parties, and denounced. in strong terms,
the federalists Of 1912. He read extracts, to
show that the party to which MIR. Webster
had belonged, had then almost dissolved the
Union. His attacks upon Mr. Webster were
|incessant. lie also denounced, liz the most
Indignant manner. the Tariff, and internal
Improvements, and contended that the States
81 right to nullify those acts. must do
Mr Hayne TIC Bu~tsam TO repeat that he was
eloquent, and his speech was worthy of his
Reputation. Upon the conclusion OF his speech,
Mr. Webster rose to speak, but gave way for
a motion 10 adjourn. The next day the anx-
ious crowd had again assembled, and after a
little preliminary business he commenced. We
do not wish to be extravaganza, but we mnst
|say, this effort exceeded our highest expeeta-
tons. For two days, Mr. Webster enchanted
"a numerous audience: no WEAKNESS, no satle-
ty was felt; but every man drank In with plea
sure and delight the deep clear tones Oh his
voice, unconscious of the progress OF time
He was calm, collected and digniied.-He
showed that the shafts of his antagonist had
fallen harmless at his feet. At times he was
severe and sarcastic. His irony pointed and
delicate, penetrated at every thrust. The We
~ weapons that had been used against him,
he seized, and turned into instruments OF at
tack upon his assailant But the second day,
in his argument upon the constitutional power
Of State to nullify an act of Congress, he
was eminently great To use figure OF Mr..
Hlyne,s, he bore off upon his shoulders the
pillars of the temple of ignorance and preJu-
dice, and let the light of reason in upon the
worshippers there. The peroration OF his
speech was more than eloquent-.it was sub
lime. The breathless attention OF the audi
ence, while it lasted, and the murmur OF APP
plause that involuntarily broke from almost
every spectator, bore witness to the orators
power. His political opponents ceased Tor the
moment to retain hard thought against HIM,
and bowed to the majesty Of mind
In the course Of Mr.. Webster's speech, with
a magnanimity which rebounds TO his credit,
he complimented the distinguished sons OF
Carolina, and yielded his tribute OF admTa-
ton to the services of that patriotic State. A
true American in principle and feeling, he SAID
he knew no sectional feelings which could m
duce him to withhold praise from Genus,
soiererer it might be found.
That this brilliant effort will have the etfect
Of producing better state of feeling through
out the country, we have no doubt That II
will elevate Mr. Webster still higher in the es-
timation of the public, is also equally certain;
and on all accounts, we arc glad that an OPP
portupity has been given him for saying ex-
--tIv ,eliat he did say--Alex. Gaz. Jan. ~.
A HoME THRusT.-Mr. HAyNE. in his
speech, was very violent upon the Fedcral'sts
in reply--'.Sir,n said Mr.. WEBSTER, nj any
man feels the guilt of Federalism lying ver'
heavy upon his conscience, he knows where
he can get absola!ion for bis sin, and IN hal
an hour come ont an original Democrat dyet