Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-01-24
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"A STREET DIALOGUE.

and animated by similar sentiments!
A STREET DIALOGUE.
Mr.. A., Injecting Mr. b Well sir, have
you read Mr.. Tazewell's essays against Pre-
! sident Jackson's proclamation
Mr. b. Why, no sir, can't say that 4
have, but have read the FIRST number. He
breaks ground so far off that il seemed 10 me
lie would not be able to get along side of the
fortress before bis fifth or sixth number, and
have concluded to wait until he does so. He
reminds me. sir, of Knickerbocker's Dutch
man who thought he could certainly jump
over the mountain if he were to take a run
Of three miles for it. and should not be sur
prsed, If like the Dutchman, he should find
himself out OF breath when he comes to make
his grand leap.
Mr.. A. Yes, perceive that. beginning
with the Histories of Greece and Rome, he
has got no farther than the little Italian Re-
publies of the Middle Ages. wonder that
gentleman of his historical research, de-
termned to go to the foundation Of the mat
ter, did not begin with the famous history OF
the seven Irish Kings that reigned before the
food. [Eae,olt laughing
Estract Of q letter from one Of our Delegates
IN Richmond TO his friend IN this place:
"RicHMoND, January l6. 1898.
Our proceedings for a few days have been
very animated The debate growing out Of
the nominations for Counsellor of State, c.
licitcd a good deal of warmth. M Pendletoa
of Culpeper, was mainly supported by the
West-the contest assuming an aspect pretty
similar TO that which occurred last winter
between Daniel and REEVES.
The report of the Select Committee on
Federal relations was this day rejected by a
vote of 81 to 66-one member only being
absent and tloo of our party voting in the
minority. This has been a severe blow to
the State right party-already had they been
INDUCING in anticipated triumph already
had they been congratulating themselves up
on the successful result of their tactics and
management The blow fell heavily upon
them, and we are now threatened with mo-
lion from themselves for an indefinite post
ponement of the whole subject.
The substitute which has prevailed is not
in all respects to my taste, and yet my ob-
iections to it are not very pointed. 1t repu-
dates Modification in strong terms-is silent
upon the doctrine Of secession-asserts the
true construction Of the report of '99, and
accords complimentary tribute to the firm
ness and patriotism of the President The
former friends and opponents of Gen. jack
son in the House of Delegates have COM
pietely shifted grounds Those who three
months ago protested to be the exclusive
guardians of his character and fame, have
now become his bitterest revflers; whilst those
who opposed and I may say honestly and
conscientiousIy opposed his election, regard
him as pursuing course worthy of his pre-
decessor, General Washington-th only
course in fact, which can save this Union:
The war is not however, over yet in the
House of Delegates-nor, is it possible TO
predict what mutations and changes may yet
diversity the course of events.
The Bill providing lottery to raise sum
Of money, to be expended in building
bridge over Bark Creek, and for othtr pnr-
poses, has passed to second reading, aud
will pass the House as soon as one can re-
ceive the requisite names of individuals to be
appointed Commissioners.
The Select Committee to whom the memo
rial Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany was referred. this day made their re-
port. The report has been ordered to be
printed: win transmit to you copy as soon
as | receive it.
The Select Committee to whom was reierA
red petition for changing the time OF hold
ing our Superior Courts, this day reported
New York, Jan. II.
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