Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-03-28

MAN of what we meant by an tissue
between the Unionists and tbs oppo-
nents ofthe doctrines ofthe Presidents
proclamation, and fhercby hangs a tale.
Of the TWENTY FIVE in Frederick
who refused to approve the proclama-
ton, the Senior Editor of the TIrginian
was ONE. OF the TWELVE in JEFF.
ferson who refused to approve the same
instrument, Col. Edtoard Lucas, r.
was ONE. The name of the latter
gentleman has been announced as a
candidate for congress, and we take it
for granted this fellowship in this sort
of anti -Jacksonism has strongly inclin-
ed the Editor to wish for the success
of the candidate, if for no other rea-
son than for the appearance of support
which the election ofC Lucas would
give to the Editors denunciation of
the doctrines of the proclamation. $50
far so good" but it isperfectly certain
that the Trenty.f ue in Frederick, and
the Iwefce in Jefferson can never elect
him. Now is it not very natural that
the Editor Of the Virginian, in MI
nority of thirty seven upon his darling
doctrine ofthe eStra- unconstitutional right
of secession, should raise his voice up
on false key in favor of his secession.
candidate? What under the sun could
/ suit him better, than to tear from the
context, a sentence from Mr.. Faulk-
ner's speech in the House Delegates,
''that the doctrines of notification and
( secession were mere abstract errors at
tended with no practical results?" His
call to his party as "ice take it" amounts
to this: 'Jacksonians! stick to your
man; no matter whether he is for the
| IOCldiIlutloH VI loT pcCcooioh, iioLiut-
ter whether he is for permitting sim
gle State to slip out of the Union, at
her will, or for keeping her in the
track; no matter whether he is for per-
hitting her to Judge Of infractons of
her rights, or for referring the subject
to Federal tribunal; never mind his
opinions about the means necessary to
preserve the Union, or the necessity
of preserving it at all; it is sufficient
for you to know that he has helped you
to elect Jackson; only think of this,
my good fellows, and don't bother your
heads about his principles"
Did ere take 1t" right, neighbor OF
the Virgin;an? If not, convince us OF
our error and sspeWtake it, back.
From the indefinite postponement OF
the meeting ofthe Union Convention in
South Carolina, by the Committee APP
pointed to fix the time for its reassem.
bling, we may infer that there is not
much danger of renewal of the ex-
cltement in that State, though efforts
will no doubt continue to be made by
unprinclpled agitators to prevent the
restoration of tranquility. The Union
party of South Carolina deserves the
thanks and applause of the nation.
They have passed through the most
trying scenes with the most mistaken
courage and patriotism; and have dis
played spirit which, as it is likely tc
be hereafter the only dependence o.
the friends of Union and the Constitu
ton, cannot be two warmly recon.
mendod.-BaH. Gaz.
/ South Carolina Convention. The
following Ordinance was reported tc
the Convention by the Select COMMITTEES
on the 10Th instant:
ORDINANCE:
Whereas, the Congress of the United
States, by an act recently passed. ha,
made reduction and modification of the
duties upon foreign imports as amount sub
staniially to an ultimate reduction ofthe
! duties to the revenue standard; and thai
no higher duties shall be laid than may be
necessary to defray the economical expen
ditures of the Government
1T Is therefore Ordained and Declared
That the Ordinance entitled Gan Ordi
, nance to Nulllfy certain Acts Of the con
gress of the United States. purporting te
be laws laying duties on the importation
: of foreign commodities" and all acts pas
I sed in pursuance thereof. be hencefortt
deemed and held to have no force or eff
4 feet; providing that the act entitled San
:; act further to alter and amend the militia
laws Of this State passed on the goth day