Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-02-21
HARRISBURG. FEBRUARY 81. 1888.

MARI1NSbUHGs FEBRUARY 1ls 1903.
Appropriation to the Chesapeake and o
hio Canal.-On Wednesday, the bill sub
scribing twenty-five hundred share.
(s25O ,0OO) to the stock of the Ohio anC
Rhesapeake Canal Company, passed the
Hof Delegates by a majority o
rs, having been previously re-
small majority, and reconsi,
On motion of Mr.. Charlton.
his application has been before the
General Assembly for series of years,
but heretofore has always been defeated
by great majorities, scarcely ever re-
ceiving more than 80 votes. 1t is indebt-
ed for its success now, to its intrinsic
merit, to the diffusion of more liberal and
expanded conceptions, and in a great
degree to the active and untiring exer-
tons of its friends, among whom we may,
without being invidious, particularise Mr..
Faulkner of Berkeley.
E.We have ever opposed the power ofIn-
ternal Improvement by the General Co
vernment, as unauthorized and corrup.
tive. The General Government has SUBJ
scribed million of dollars to the same
work: does subscription on the part OF
Virginia, recognize the constitutionalty
of that Federal appropriation We are
incapable of comprehending how it re-
cognizes it. We think rather that the
presentation of such subtle, attenuated,
invisible, and intangible points, and suf.
fering them to control Legislative action,
has been serious and substantial preju-
dice to the cause of limited construction.
1t has made it enemies, lost it friends, and
drawn ridicule upon it. The principles
Of limited construction, are not subtle
and mystic; they are plain and intelligi-
Bile, and exertion ought to be directed to
render them still more SO.
We hope that the bill will pass the Sc
nate, and tend still farther to harmonic
all parts Of the State, and unite them in
the bonds of reciprocal benefits conferred.
A stock is to be created, bearing five
per cent.--Richmond Wing.
I'VE beg leave to unite earnestly and
cordially in the praise which the Editor
of the Wing has given to the friends Of
this measure, and especially, to our de-
legate Mr.. FAULKNER. We doubt not,
although Mr.. Faulkner is alone named,
that our other delegate Mr.. HENsHAw,
and our Senator Gen. BoYp, were equal
iy earnest and Jealous in their support
Of the measure.
While upon this subject, we can.
not refrain from expressing our sur.
prise, on looking over the list of ayes
and noes, to find amongst the noes, the
name of one of the delegates from Ere.
derrick, to wit: Mr. John B. D. Smith
What does this mean? We and many O.
theirs we know, would be greatly graft.
fed if the Editor of the Winchester Re.
publican or Virginian, could furnish some
explanation upon this matter.-Ed. Gaz. I
0~We hope to have it our power to
present the Gazette.next week to our rea.
ders in an improved form.
0rThe February number of the La
dy's Book has been received. 1t main
tains its high character as an interesting
and useful publication. We recommend
to the Ladies in this section of country
patronize the work by subscribing for
ne same.
On the 4th instant, Public Meeting
vas held at Charlotte Court House in this
State; Mr.. ]. Randolph appeared and was
Gifted to his seat on the bench" He
spoke for considerable time,-alternate-
ly sitting and standing,-against the Pre-.
sldent's Proclamation, and moved a sci
Of Resolutions which were adopted by
the meeting. When this was done, says
the chronicler of the day,
"On motion of Mr.. Whitfield Read.
'Resolved unanimously. That the thanks
Of this meeting be given to MIR Randolph,
1npen and decided support of the rights
>Gcnj bis strenuous and efficient
= >pdious consolidating doc
nt's late proclamation.
then expressed his thanks
Considerable length, in the