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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

OMISoUs.~We learn, says the Con.
cord N. II. Courier, that the "know.
ing ones" about the State, are not over
anxious to be delegated to the district
convention to choose delegates to the
Baltimore Convention, for the nomina.
ton Of Mr.. Van Buren,, for President ;
and Mr.. Rives, for Vice President.
They are vet upon the fence pushing
others into the breach. The recipients
of the profits made upon "blunks,
wrapping paper, and twine," have pro.
missed that New Hampshire shall DO
fully represented in the convention, and
it must be done cost what it may
Maine with her eight Representatives
in Congress cannot Oxford to send but
twenty delegates; but New Hamp.
shire with her five Representatives, -
and they are but very weak ones, has
promised to send twenty -four delegates
to the convention. Let N. York send
delegates on the same ratio as New
Hampshire has, and her number will be
one hundred and ninety.two. Let the
whole Union do it, and the number will
be one thousand one hundred and fifty
two. This would make monster.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

Office Holders Caucus. After three
weeks notice given in the different pa
pers Of this county, and after having
called public attention to the same for
two successive weeks through our own
print, Of the day on which the V. Buren,
Caucus was to meet--the whole num-
Der of persons in attendance was only
fifteen, and as we had anticipated twelve
Of them were 0@-OYFrcE HoLDERs!!
This meeting passed resolutions and
appointed delegates to attend the Cau-
Gus of Office Holders, to be held in
Baltimore, in May next, for the pur-
pose ofnominating Martin Van Buren,
to the Presidency.
This whole proceeding shows how
false and rotten is this mode of nomina-
ting candidate for the Presidential
chair. The county OF Gloucester con-
tains about 5000 voters--and from
that 5000, TWELVE Office Holders and
THREE People met together to give the
sense of the county on the choice Of
President. How utterly absurd is such
an idea, and how apparent must it be
to every individual that the Office hol-
ders and not the people, are about to
nominate the Aristocrat, Van Buren,,
as their candidate for the succession"
-Constitution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

AsssAsLy.- Booker, ~ 554, Austin, ~
$50, Bondurant. IWl 467. Patterson, fWl 462.
NORTHAMPTON. CosoREss. Wise, 25i
Coke 60.
AssEmBLY.-Gen, E. s. Parker reelected
without opposition.
PETERSBURG. CoSoREss.-Mason, 1877,
Urquhart, IA.
STATE SEsATE.-Gold, 203, Nash, 165.
AssEnBLY.--Brown. (W) 232, Branch, ~
1856.
PRINCESS ANN. CosGREss.- -Emmerson,
(w) 1892, Loyal. % Ill.
AssEMBLY.-Morris, (W) ZIG, Witch urst
(Jj 50. Roberts. (W) II.
LOUDOUN. CoNoaEss.-Merccr (no oppo-
sition,) 692.
AssrmBLY.-Beard, 1892, Powell 7o5, Taylor
SAT, Ellzey, 527.
SHENANDOAH. CosaaEss. -Beale, fJ)
s55.
SENArE.-Ou, SIT, Robertson, 337.
AssEMsLY.--Bsre. 542. Rinker. 5lI, Gate.
wood, 429, Jones, 1877, Seely, So.
MONTGOMERY. CoSeaEss.-Craig, ~
GEO, Moore, (W) 40.
ASSEMBLY. DIR. J John Ingles wv hite,) 407
NJ. Candy Qatc member,) 300
NEW KENT. CoNeREss.-- John Rabert-
son, (W) l55, w. II. Roane, ~ 127.
AssEMRLY,-Robt- Christian. -
WARWICK. CoEeREss.-Cooke so, Wise
80 (both Whigs.)
PENDLETON. CoNeREss.-Bealc, (no op.
AssEMsLy.-Wm Mccoy ir. (J) los major
ity over Thomas Jones late member s. Wing
POCAHoSTAS. CoseREss.--Johnson, ~
SOP, Allen (yV) 60. Maxwell (W) 5.
ASSEMBLY. -Cackley, ~ lao, Moore rs,
LOUISA. CosGREss.-G Garland, % 433
Gordon. tW) l0l.
AssEMBLY.-Cco. Harriss, ~ 440, VIM.
Overton ('V) 259.
MATTHEWS. CosaREss.-Wi $50, Coke
S4
AssEmsLY.-fIealy, (V) . majority owe
Taylor. (J) Mddcsex ye, to vote.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
Correspondence of the Baltimore Chronicle.

NepS"uNhSS Va tilt DdlllIuOfc SnTOnlcie.
Acquiltat Of Laurence. can merely
write the result OF Lawrcnce's trial for the
attempt TO assassinate the President, by
this evenings mail.
The trial has lasted all day. 1t com
menced at nine this morning. Mr. Key
conducted the prosecution with great fair
cess to the prisoner. MIR Brent ABLY man.
aged his case for Lawrence. The testimo
ny must have convinced every one who
heard, as well as the Jury, that the pri
soner was Of unsound mind. The opinions
OF our most eminent physicians with one
exception, DIR, Causin, whose evidence.
! iairiy reported, will have rather an ugly
look IN PRINT all united in this point, that
the prisoner was laboring under mononsa /.
ma. which SO completely controlled bis
thoughts and actions as TO prevent his dis
tinguishing right from wrong. All the
doctors agreed IN stating their belief with
The above exception that Lawrences in .
sanity was real and not assumed Dr,.
hail, Sewall. Worthington, Bohrer and
nagruder, concurred in swearing that
lhey believed that Lawrence when he
made the attempt on the Presidents life.
was incapable Of Distinguishing between
wright and wrong. The prisoners (L's)
Incoherent conduct during the TRIAL. in
attempting to address the Court, and war.
ming them to beware how they convicted
MIN, who was. as he said, "the lawful
heir TO the British Crown )" indeed every
thing that was testified and witnessed in
tue 'rlal precludes all doubt upon the sub
!ect: The Jury returned afte, retiring for
inmates, with verdict not gully upon
Inc ground of insanity. The Court order.
co Inc prisoner TO remain in the custody
OF The Marshal. until some further ar.
fragments could be made as comfortable.
as was compatible with his safe keeping.
mere will be very full reports of the trial
IN all our daily papers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
From the soui, Branch rntelligepeer.

e hNE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-.
W WARD.-Ihe subscriber returning
from Baltimore. was way laid hy two rnf.
hans, about 7 o'clock, on Friday evening
tie lob inst. near the Hanging r. ok.
on the North Western Turnpike Road.
about two miles below the Tavern of Col
CHARLES Blue, and after knocking me off
my horse and one holding me by the
throat, they succeeded in taking from me
my pocket book containing THREE
THOUSAND DOLLARS Thirty nine
rn:y d9iia: bills on the Bank of the Uni.
ted States. payable at Baltimore. and tho
balance Of the money was in small Notes
on different Banks. but principally Valley
money. have no recollection of the an.
pearance or dress Of these villains; but am
inclined TO the opinion tina, they must
have been the same persons who were
seen passing house by female, about
nan mile from the pla:e where this he'll
iish deed was committed, fifteen or TWEEN.
" minutes prior 10 my passing She de.
scrlbes The dress of these two individuals
as having on one blue frock coat and
pantaloons, and the other Blue Close,
bodied Coat and pantaloons. The same
individuals were noticed by others residing
below along the turnpike road during that
day. and concur in the opinion as to dress
as descnbed-and from inquiry, have
not been able TO hear of any such men
having passed above where this truly I'm.
iortunate-yet fiendish act, was perpesra.
leo. l am therefore inclined to The opin-
ION that those persons were the robbers.
one OF them. | understand carried small
bundle. Their weapons were green che..
nut clubs, as they were found on the next
morning at the place. The above reward
VIII be given for the apprehension of the
Williams, as also. suitable compensation
Tor recovery of the money, or any por.
ton of it.
JOSEPH DORIAN.
Hampshire County, Va. April %, 1885
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

leave the question Of the next presidency
entirely 10 the decision Of the people-hs
must have word to say in the matter
He not only comes out partizau, but
lends the influence OF his name to that
great politicalh umbug, the Baltimore Con-
yention, which is TO be held during the
present year. This letter clearly 1ulfils
The prophecy Of the whig presses, viz. tina,
Gen. jackson would appoint Mr.. Van Bu-
zen his successor-for 1t is now apparent
10 every one who pays the least attention
to politics that there is not the least pro.
liability that any person except Van Buren,
will have even friends in The baltimore
Convention, much less that any one else
will receive the nomination; as the con.
vention is TO be composed chiefly of Office
holders who receive their appointment,
with the understanding that they are 70
obey the commands Of their leaders. Tbe
question now is-will the people sanction
this appointment Of the President? Ara
they willing TO surrender The liberties
granted them by the constitution and sue.
cumb TO the dictates Of the President If
so, let the diadem be at once placed upon
bis brow !; let US bid farewell TO our rcpub.
lie, and LET US have monarchy in name
as well as in effect
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

Law CAsE.-We understand that
the interesting law case, in relation to
Judge Baird and number of the AT.
tornies Of Fayette county, was decided
yesterday, by the Supreme Court in ia
vor OF the Attornies, who, by this deci.
sion are restored to their praciice.-
Judge Gibson gave it as the opinion of
the court, that the attornies might GU,
OF court, commit acts which would rem.
der them liable to expulsion but that
the act in this case, being respectful
answer to a letter, written by the Judge
himself, and inviting a reply, was not
an act Of this description. The opin.
ion has been described to us as particu-
larly able, and as it relates to points
considerable importance, we presume
il will be furnished for publication
With regard to the decision, so far as
we have heard an opinion expressed,
1t has given very general satisfaction.
II would be hard case indeed, if af
ter having devoted years of labor to a
profession, an attorney should be de.
prived Of the advantage of his study,
and be compelled to seek some other
means of obtaining a livelihood, mere.
iy for the qualification of the private
piquc of Judge. Indeed, had this
system been recognized, the members
ofthe bar would have been subjected to
oil the horrors ola judicial despo,ism.-
Phil Ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

Mr.. Cookies majority thus far, in the district,
isis; and Hampshire aud Morgan end the con.
flict on Monday next We look upon his chance
OF election as any thing but desperate the result
in Jefferson having rendered as doubtful, tina,
which we looked upon almost certain. The
aggregate jackson majority in these counties
last spring was from 35 to 40. and from all we
can hear, Van Bnrenism is not invested with the
charms Of Jacksonism, before the people of Nor.
gan and Hampshire
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

We give up great deal ofourroom
10 a full repor, ofthe trial Of Richard
Lawrence, for an attempt to assassinate
the President Of the United Statcs--&
especially for the reason that the case,
highly interesting for present reading,
will be very often referred to. There
is a chain of clear and undoubted ties.
timony of the insanity Of this individu.
alive are glad Of 1t, for we would
not have it believed that any one would
be so base as thus 10 attempt the
Presidents life. In the first MON.
ents of the excitement caused by the
act Of Lawrence, great allowances
should be made--but how abominable
and wicked does the verdict of the Jury
Tout only five minutes,) make the SUBJ
sequcnt proceedings of certain persons
appear-the swearers and their patrons
Actions ought to be instituted against
these. There never was case that
deserved punishment more.--Niles'
Register,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

1t is officially announced, that the
proper authorities Of the States Of Vir.
ginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania,
have signifed their acceptance of the
portions of the Cumberland Road with.
IN those States respectively, agreeably
TO the provisions Of the act of Congress
OF the last session, authorizing the ex.
penditure of the sum of S346, 1876 for
its final completion. The Road is thus
surrendered to the State Governments.
Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
From the National lntelligencer.

OCR FRENCH CzSAsxs. -gae Jour.
nal of Commerce, of Monday, says
I'VE understand, on good authority,
that the Committee of the French
Chamber Of Deputies had, at the last
dates, passed unanimously upon yari.
Gus items oil the American Claims as
not liable to any objection, which items
amount to over twenty-seyen millions
Of francs I"
The Paris Correspondent of the Cou.
rier and Enquirer, under date of the
10Th March, writes: "The Ministry
of the Duke de Broglie has adopted the
recognition of the American treaty, as
q Cabinet measure, and there can be
no doubt that it will outlive this first
shock with which it is threatened. In
yesterdays sitting Of the Chamber of
Deputies, NJ. GUIzoT, the Minister of
Public Instruction, in answer to the re.
newed mterpeilatives of M. Mangin,
announced that the prosecution of the
State trials was also to be Cabinet
measure. Should the new administra.
ton meet with equal success, in pass.
ing this second ordeal, they will still
have severe trial during the discus.
sions on the budget" The writer says
nothing farther upon the subject Of our
claims, but gives an account of the
jealousies and rivalship existing be.
tween some Of the French Ministers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
RxmAnKAnnn CtxcunarArcs. =

RKMARKABLn CIRCUMSTANCES. -A---
WITCH DocroR. are informed
that family by the name of Cash, in
the lever end ofthis county or in the
edge of Rockingham, who are said to
have been quite respectable, and in
good circumstances, had conducted
themselves in so mysterious manner,
for several months, as to excite q good
deal Depreciation and interest among
their neighbors. During that period,
il seems, they had carefully secluded
themselves from observation. No one
was allowed TO enter their dwelling,
nor could they be seen attending to
any of the business Of the farm or OF
the household. Things remained IN
this state until about ten or twelve days
ago, when few oftheir neighbors de.
termined to unravel the mystery
They went to the house, and admission
being denied at the door, one Of the
company was raised ON the shoulders
efanother, so that he could look in
through the window when a scene
was presented which induced them at
once to force an entrance into the
house. A corpse was found lying on
bed in one corner of the room in a
most horrld and disgusting state Of pu.
trefaction. Improved to be the body OF
Mrs. Cash, who had evidently been
been dead for weeks, if not months -
The old man had pallet in the middle
of the floor, the daughter bed In nm.
other corner ofthe same room, aid the
son Ia young man, was found up stairs.
The stencil was overpowering; and it
is astonishing that human beings could
have survived for so long time in it.
it was ascertained that the woman had
died about Christmas, and that she had
been kept by direction ola Witch Doc
tor, (whose name we are sorry we
have not heard, under the dclusiye
expectation that she would come to life
in given period. 1t is not improba.
Bile, too, that part OF the williams pre-
scription was, that the family should
not suffer any one to see them in the
mean tiiEe, least his imposition should
be discovered. We understand, that,
about year ago, the family took up
ihe notion they were bewitched-that
their minds became somewhat unset.
tied, and they Of course, prepared to
become an easy prey to those scoun.
drels who designate themselves by the
Infamous title of Witch Doctors. We
believe this is solution of the whole
matter. The health Of the family is
said 10 have suffered considerably, and
that their minds are in wretched state.
1t is presumed that the family must
have attended to the business of the
farm after night, as they were never
seen by day, and their cattle were in
fine order, and large quantity ofgrain
(say about 500 bushels,) was found
thrashed out and cleaned up. SHAUN.
ton { Va Spectator.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
N OFT GE.

Divine service may be expected in the
Episcopal Church, (Martinsburg) on Sat.
urdsy, the Cd day Of MAY, at ii O'Clock.
Immediately after service, the congrega.
ton will remain short time, for the pur.
pose OF electing Church wardens and Yes.
try men. TO serve during the ensuing &C.
clesIasiical year
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
THE HUMBUG MIssIoN.-Tb;s

THE HuMBuG MrssIoN.-Th;s is
truly an administration ofhumbugs.-
1t Is all a humbug; and no part of il
more 80 than the mission of the two
ministers plenipotentiary to the Court OF
Detroit To be sure it is no humbug
TO Mr.. Rush. Ii affords an excuse TO
give MN share of the s'spoils," for
ms adulatory letter about Gen. Jack
son. But in the name of common sense
what use was It to send him and Mr..
Howard to tell the governor of Mich.
gan to do what could have been told
him equally well, in letter from the
President or from the Secretary Of
State1
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
A Copy.-Teste
HARRISON WAITE, c. y. G.
April %, l835-9m
A WOOL CARDEn yvANrrD.

WISH to employ hand that under
n stands the wool :carding business. at a
CCafding Machine hear McCoy's Ferry.
One who can come well recommended
wlll meet with good encouragement and
liberal wages.
DENTON j. Mccoy.
April %, 1885
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
8 A G e ED M SIC.

M X. TYLER, member of the Handel
4VA and Hayden Society. Boston, Mas.
sachusetis, will open a school for instrue.
ton in SACRED MUSIC, at Martins
burg. on Wednesday evening, April 2sih,
al o'clock.
April %, IS35.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
vIHGINIA:-Ata Court continued and held

V1HGIN1A:-Ata Court continued and heM
Ior Berkeley County at the Court House, on
Tuesday the i4th day Of April, 1895.
jacob myers q Co. pli6s.
against
Edward A. Cromwell, Elisha Boyd and John
oro'her defts.
vHSHE defendant Edward A. Cromwell,
81 not having entered his appearance
and given security according 10 the act Of
Assembly and the rules of the court, and il
appearing to the Court that he is not al
'nhabitant of the commonwealth. il is or
dered that the said defendant do appear
here on the second Monday in June next,
answer the bill Of the plaintiffs and il 10
further ordered that this order be publish.
ed in the .Martinsburg Gazette for two
months successfully and posted at the
front door OF the Court. House of the said
county.
A Copy-Teste
HARRISON WAITE, c. &c.
April %, lS35-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

Honey and Milk is very good for
WORMS 70 ID swong salt YateT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-06
- Oufs With great respect,
ARCHIBALD THWEATT Tate Chairman. &c
COMMUNICATED

SiE-You have no doubt, seen the attack made upon
myself and party, by of the published certificates
bearing the name and mark of Joseph Davidson and
Jesse 1homason-Thcse certificates were taken and
used without any notice to myself party, and upon
lnvestgaton found 10 be not only surrcpttous and
false but something akin TO iorgcrics-bcing dsclac
by SAID Davidson and Thomson. From a review of all
circumstances am satisfied that il was premeditated
concerted party attack and that Clark and Jackson were
mere tools BOTH however, being your political supporters
and one OF them your neighbour and intimate PERSONAL
iriend From Capt Ill +. Watkins and others of your
party | have also LEANED, that it is by your party
believed, that myself Mr. ~ T.. Vcnabe to be your
opponent next Spring. but which hereby pronounce to
be without any foundation, except in the Imagination and
emt-ehats OF your own party From these and other
Pccing that you may be less implicated in this
DIRTY matter Your own party having made il public
concern, therefore take this method of apprisne
ana OF calling upon you TO say whether you knew any
thing OF IT. prior to the taking of said certi6caes and
Also whether you carried copies thereof with YOU to
Richmond, and if so, for what purpose?-I sincerely
hope that my suspicion may be unfoundcd.
With due consideration, your fcllow-citizen
r. III. DEFER Att
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-06
CAROLINE COIINTY

fsItTdct or a letter, ddted JdnHdrU 2d 1879
There have been so many msstatemen in circulation
relative, to the letter of instructions delivered to Mr.
llord on the 18th ut hc Delegate from this county i'm
the present General Assembly that consider il nece
sary to state few facts in relation to the sanc-Chc
letter OF instructions contains about 81 signatures AZ
ter careful scrutiny about SO considered ILLEGAL
voters, (more than half of which voted for Mr. Hord
This leaves 175 legal voters which, no doubt are ar
majority of the qualified voters in the county be-
heve the largest vote taken in the county since 1914
Is OJo (many of which not qualified yotersA In
no event could 500 legal voters he giyen if cverv
qualified voter polled This opinion is not ground
ed ON report, but upon personal knowledge of the
case consider Mr. III. is bound to obey the instruc-
tons-his answer TO the letter of the committee (yhen
1t goes to the pubic,) will convict him. and place him
upon hcklsh grounds, should he refuse TO obey The
instruction contains majority of the legal voters in the
county, and wothrds of the number that voted at the
last election, and onethrd votes than Mr. Hord
received. Many who voted for Mr. III. has signed the
instructions -
Now,i should like to know, who gives Mr.. H. or
any other person the privilege Judge of the peoples
right They are the sovereign, and Mr. Hord their
want They have instructed and if he is d,nifIl cor
want he is bound to obey unless his KNOWLEDGE of the
people extended to personal acquaintance with each
voter ana he could compare namcs.-In that event Mr.
ilord would be competent Judge i ask Mr. III If he
possesses this information If he admits he does moi
(Which am inclined to believe he will am sure bc
VIII not pretend to arrogatc himself the roht To de-
termne the he ought pursue in the election of
- % senator, as there remains not shadow of doubt
at every man entitled TO suffrage in this county
compelled vote on one side or the other rnoye
than out of would direct Mr. H. TO vote AGAINST r
w AelSiii III Mr. H. VIII take the trouble he could
very easily obtain letter of instructions to the Senator
from THIS district that has been eagerly pressed upon
ne people OF this county, during the last and
to vote for b. w. Leigh. Large packs of printed in.
suuctons were enclosed by certain Member of Con-
gress to persons residing in different parts ofte county
uranked too and every stratagem used to induce the
people TO sign these letters of instructions which am
informed, entirely failed not than so TO 100 sg-
natures were obtained. The antics were so completely
disappointed in this that the instructions have been so
thcred believe the Senator has not even seen copy
OF sad letters The number of signatures this paper
county, "
nave gwen you an outline of the parties in this
county. think many signatures could be obtain
Gu 10 .ie instructions to MI H. am informed that Sc
veral have signed since the instructions were directd n
him and will be forwarded after the January Court"