Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-03-14
MARTTNsBURG. M,Rctf "A. 1888

MARIlNSbO hUs MARCH Ia, 1917
On Monday last, being the first day Of March
Cmrt. Charles James Faulkner and William
NavIor. Esars the candidates then IN nomination
for Congress, addressed large concourse Oh 'he
citizens Of Berkeley in the courthouse MIR.
Fo,Ikner. in the course Of his remarks, common
sd with nucb severity upon the doctrines of null
LITIGATION and secession. He adverted to a report
.ha, q, one time had been circulated through the
en,,,v. during his absence, that he had been dis
..os.5 "a oountenance these doctrines. He denied
and repudiated the charge, and challenged in
yestigation. He spoke with warmth, energy, and
eloquence, and expressed unqualified Indignation
At the rumors Of his unfathfuncss to the princi-
ples Of his former life, and to the interests and
glory Of his country.
Mr.. Naylor presented an interesting and in
stractive sketch of the early history of the fede
raj government. He contended that there was
no tendency in the government to consolidation,
b,t rather todisunion s. division; he painted glow
ingly. the horrors Of civil strife, and the impla-
cable enmity Of those, who having been once u
nited, would be arrayed against each other in in
terest and feeling; he concurred with Mr. Faulk-
ner in regulating the novel heresies, of nullii-
cation and secession.
Both gentlemen highly complmented the pub
lie services Of each other, and expressed regret
at finding themselves (both being advocates of
the same prnciples) opposed to each ether in
the canvass.
Mr. Faulkner, wishing the issue to be fairly
made up and tried, between the Unionists, and
the opponents of the doctrines Of the Presidents
Proclamation, has since withdrawn from the
test 1t is understood, that he will take an early
opportunity to explain his reasons at large to the
people.
&C. Mr.. MAYORS address to the voters Of this
Congressional district, to hand too late TO
appear in this days paper. twill be in our next
To THE PATRoNs OF THE GAZETTE.
Many of my old patrons arc under the belief
that have entirely withdrawn from the Estab-
lishment of the 'Martinsburg Gazette" This
is not so. | have retired from the Editorial, bu,
att nd exclusively to the mechanical department.
1t is deemed advisable to make this statement,
in order to correct erroneous impressions
WASHINGTON EVANS.
March ID, 1888
fSs-Whcn the publication of the Gazette was
commenced by the present proprietor, it was 5 r.
ted that the price OF the paper was advanc d
fifty cents. This increase was only intended 10
dispense with payments in advance, which tn
editor supposed were rarely made number of
the old patrons of the Gazette have been in the
habit of paying in advance, and having deduc-
ton in their favor. The editor has consented to
renew the privilege OF advance payne nts, with
the deduction. Two dollars will therefore be re-
ceivcd in advance hereafter, and inasmuch as this
does not appear in the terms heretofore published
notice is hereby given, to such as choose to avail
themselves of the privilege, thai they can do So
at any time, prior to the LIST of April.
The Gazstte is one Of the cheapest papers of
its size, in Virginia The editor is not disposed
10 spare expense or pains in rendering it worthy
Of patronage. The increase of its size is attend
ed with additional expense, for paper, type, la
Dor, &c. which only be justified by an ex-
tensive patronage.
House OF DELEdArEs.-March4 .--The bill
% amend the general election laws, with the a.
amendments of the Senate, was taken UP and tn
am sndmcnts were concurred n.-The resolution
to appoint board of officers to report a militia
system, was reiected.-The resolution granting
leave to bring in bill to authorize subscription
on the part of the Commonwealth, to the Ports
in-ayes 49-nocs 43.-The bill to incorporate
shc James River and Hoston Rail Road company,
was passed-aycs 81, noes 37.-The bill to a
mend the laws to prevent unlawful gaming, was
taken up, and after several attempts to amend,
and motion to postpone 1t indefinitely, it was
ordered to be engrossed for third reading
March 5.-The bill for the suppression of lot
ferries, was taken up and passed. This bill pro-
yids for the closing of all lottery schemes after
the LIST January, ls35.-The bill to amend the
min cx.Tna 80 =
March 6.-The bill to amend the act for the
navigation of the Opequon creek, in the county
OF Berkeley, was passed.--Also, the bill to a.
mend the charter of the Winchester and Poto-
mac Rail Road company.-The Legislature ad-
5ourned on Saturday last
Among the miscellaneous appropria
tons contained in the General Appropra
ton Act for the present year, il gives us
pleasure to find the following for the &C
commodation Of the mercantile communi
ty, and the Government Agents connect
ed with them. viz:
For the erection of a Custom House at
New York, three hundred thousand dol
lars.
For the purchase of a site and the
rectlon of Public Warehouse, in the CITY
OF Baltimore, fifty tn ,usand dollars
For do do 10 Newbury port. in Massa
chusetts. fifteen thousand dollars
For do at Middletown. in Connecti
cut. four thousand eight hundred dollars.
For completing the Custom House al
New London Conn four thousand dol
lars
For the purchase of Custom House
ground at Key West four thousand dollars
Nat: Int
BY clause in the General Appropria