Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1833-12-19

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send in the annual returns of Justices
- the Executive Department at an
earlier period than now required by
law-and to state particularly such
Disqualification as have occurred since
the last return; so as to enable the
Secretary of the Commonwealth to-
keep an accurate Register. The time OF
certifying the nominations oil Sherifis
70 the Executive, would be the most
convenient for making the returns Of
the Justices.
A part Of the cannon required to be
mounted has been finished, and mea-
slres have been taken to procure the
swords authorized for the use of the
cavalry, Of pattern which well COM
hines beauty, usefulness and durabili-
ty.
In examining into the general condl-
ton Of the citizens of this common
wealth, it cannot escape the observa-
ton of the philanthropist, that many
of our less wealthy, suffer lifetime
of misery, from those natural defects
which the rich may particularly reme-
DIV, as they have the means of obtaining
instructions from those, who, by their
skill, give some alienation to the hope.
less condition of the blind and the mute.
The deaf and dumb, and the blind,
are objects Of sympathy with all elias.
ses of society, and from which no fami-
~ can claim exemption. An asylum
for these unfortunate beings, is sug-
gested, where proper attention and in.
struction can be given at public ex-
pense-where they can be taught to
read and write, and learn something OF
the useful arts, where even the blind
can be taught something which will
alleviate the long and wearisome night,
which is allotted to him. ] appeal to
you in their behalf, with the more con.
fidence, as it is subject which stands
wholly unconnected with the business
of life, from which they are excluded;
and without voice, like the eloquence
of the spheres applies to the heart OF
oil, from which they will not be spurn-
cd by the good and just.
The monument proposed to be erect
ed over the venerated remains Of
George Washington, has awakened
public expectation, and enlisted the
feelings of all our fellow citizens, and
infused lively hope that this mark of
respect will no longer be delayed. 1t
is all grateful country can give to
the illustrious dead. To withhold it,
or postpone it to another generation,
serves but to diminish the lustre of the
country which gave him birth.
1t is believed, the fund which has
been created for the erection of that
monument, will not, by the mere ac-
cumulation of interest, for a long time
be sufficient to erect such structure
rs has been contemplated by his coun-
try, and must necessarily postpone the
accomplishment of this object, far be-
You'd the period which duty and patri-
otism ought to allow. If, however,
the surplus revenue was appropriated
by law to that object, and annually
applied, no doubt is entertained that
the work might be Immediately com.
menced, and would be soon accomplish
ed, and by this means acquit ourselves
of a heavy debt due from us to our
country, to the Union, and to posterity.
Nothing is now left us, but to erect the
monument over the ashes of our coun-
trymen, and hallow the spot which
contains the body of as much patri-
otism as could live, and as ''much vir-
tue as could de-"
cannot do justice TO you and TO our
country, or acquit myself without asking
your attention to the claim which another
of our Revolutionary patriots has upon
our recollections. None have read our
history. who have not felt themselves ele-
waited and ennobled by the eloquence of
Patrick Henry. AS ifdestined by Heaven
TO achieve for Us our liberty --the greatest
blessing chosen people enjoy; it was the
thunder Of his eloguence which "shook
the Philip Of the seas" pointed out to his
countrymen the path TO glory and to H.
berty; made it not only visible. but made
them feel it in their grasp. 1t was the
bold daring of his moral courage which
feared nothing but his country's degrade.
ton, that determined him to break the ty.
tyrants chains, and free his countrymen
from bondage. the ETHEREAL cIearness of
whose perceptions looked far into futurity
as with prophets glance. with match
less strength of judgment. which time has
proved could never err; the seraphic tones
Of whose voice, which charmed, appalled,,
encouraged or subdued; struck the mind,
elevated the soul, and inspired holy en-
thusia.m, which caused his compatrIots to
rush TO battle, and tread the CORY field as
TO certain victory and final triumph
They did succeed. With such an orator
and such a General, what is it man could
not achieve? We, for whose benefit those
patriots perilled all;-their lives, their for
tunes, and their sacred honors'-we. who