Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-11-15


1r decreased majority. Ohio is somewhat
4 SoubtGnl both parties claiming a majority;
A kentucky brightens; Indiana is almost clear;
Nsw York is still IN mist; New Hampshire
md Maine are equivocal Connecticut has
',one against Jackson. Anti Jacksonism may
eeot DrevaiI ia an effectual degree 10 the pre-
4 ,ant contest, but il is widely tiffused, ANNA
,rd BIZ sound principles and patriotic spirit,
I'd will remain terror, and perhaps, suf-
srien, final barrier, to evil doors in power.
,r,up,EIE SENTIMENTS Press
Whatever difference of political opinion may
ax;.s he,yeen public journals, says the Pro
.;dence .Jou nal, il can afford no valid reason
e., the employment of reproachf9l, personal,
I'd disrespectful terms, in newspaper con-
tests. Let opposing editors differ on broad
noGtica grounds-let positions be defended
or attacked--assumption maintained or re.
\ Gnted-all may be accomplished in that spirit
If courtesy, which should regulate the inter
course between men and citizens. For our
selves we cannot mingle party predictions
with personal feelings, in such manner as
% embitter and poison the natural spirit of
regard in which we wish to hold our fellow
men Life, at best, is not all sunsh,ne-and
he is an enemy 70 its enjoyments, who dark
Ems that which, is of itself, sufficiently SOM
hire. BY reproaches- ritaid invectve-and
by personal abuse-which is seldom remem
\ bered beyond the period Of its employment,
without sorrow and regret If, In the violent
poitical struggle now raging, it behoves eve.
~ editor to bestir himself for his country and
her interests, it is equally incumbent upon
him to perform the duty IN such wise, as to
reflect no disgrace upon his profession, and
10 keep I'D that amiable-- at least creditabie
esprit du corps, of which no honorable super
visor OF a public press will ever lose sight
,Ne,e JefseW-We learn from Trenton, that
MIR. Southland was on Wednesday last, induct
ed into office, and took The oaths prescribed
by law. His Inaugural address wss eloquent
and replete with generous and liberal senti-
ments. declaring his intention TO act as Gov
ernor Of the State, and not of party
Joseph G. Hornblower, Esq of Essex, has
been appointed Chief Justice OF the State Of
New Jersey. and William Grant, Esq. of
Trenton, State treasurer
Confusion worse cor founded y Those most
in The confidence Of the Executive, and high
est in favor at the White House, talk very
confidently, and aflirm,-in the event OF what
we would consider NATIONAL CALAMITY, the
death or the resignation Of any OF the Justices
of the Supreme Court that WIN. L. BARRY!
will be at once elevated BIZ Gen. Jockso,a to
the bench; and some say they think he will
be the successor of Judge MARSHALL.
"Om # order The Commits sioners for
holding the election at Haymarket precinct,
IN Prince William County, Va. posted up
The following notice at the public places in
Haymaiket:
"NorrcE,-Persons DESTROYS to vote for
Andrew jackson, as President of the United
States. can obtain tickets by applying 10 Tie
commissioners, WHO WILL CONDUCT THE
LECTION. They are cautioned against recei-
wing tickets from any other source, as 1t is be
heved we have more to fear from false friends
than avowed enemies
We consider this most unauthorized in
reference on the part of the Commissioners
who should have been seen in any other pc
sltion than that of electioneering pastisans.
We learn from the Jefsersonian g. Times
OF this morning, that MIR. Tazewell has re
signed his seat in the Senate OF the Cnited
States The Legislature will therefore have
to elect two Senators at the ensuing session,
as MIR. Tylers term expires on the 9TH OF
March next. -
Why did the Van Buren, party force split
ticket in this State? Why did the electors re-
fuse to obey the will of the people? Why
have they thus endangered the vote of the
State? .4asUer-In order to fSaud,tently force
that desperate and uDprncpled bisrtgner,
Van Buren,, upon the people. No other red
son can be given Let them look to future
consequences. They will hereafter have to
feel the responsibility Of this extraordinary
conduct - Tugaia 1lmes
The Jackson party here are about to form
hickory club--the object of which, we o
pine, is to supply hickory sapplings for The
use of the Jackson DULLES in Washington, II
Gen. Jackson should be re elected. They
bad better cut q stick" to aid the general on
bis way back TO the hermitage Fred. Her.
THINGS TO~BE NOTED.
The Albany Argus says that the "true in
terest of the State of New York consists III
supporting Gen. jackson, because, having
constructed our own canals, II Is unjust to
compel us, New York; 10 contribute to the
construction of canals elsewhere. Let other
States do as we have done; let them construct
rivals to our canals, if they will do it with
their own funds; but let not New York he
taxed TO construct works which might great
" depreciate the value of our own, and On
rect the course of business from orr great
emporium of trade.n