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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30
SOUTHERN CONVENTION MEETING
AT NORFOLK.
Proceedings Of the Citizens of Norfolk
Borough on The subject Of the South

pfoceedlhgs OF me CtHzehS ~ NoIJoh
Borough on The subject OF The South
ern Commercial Convcnti0n.
At meeting Of the citizens OF Nor
folk Borough convened at the Town
Hall, pursuant to public notice by the
Mayor, on Thursday evening, the 10Th
day of April 1888, on motion,
MILES KING, Esq, Mayor Of the Bo-
rough, was called to the chair, and J.
Il. Butler, and William Tucker appoin-
ted Secretaries.
Col. John 5. MIlsou, in behalf Of
the delegation appointed TO attend the
Southern Commercial Convention re-
Gently held in Augusta, Georgia, rose
and addressed the meeting at length,
in explanation OF the course pursued by
them in that body. When he had con-
cluded,
Ga motion Of John II. Butler, Esq,
the following resolutions wore adopted;
Resolved, That this meeting having
considered the report made by It's rep
resentatiycs to the Augusta Convention
of the proceedings of that body, docs
hereby express its appreciation and a
doption Of those proceedings.
Resolved, That the thanks OF this
meeting be, and they are hereby ten
deted to the said delegates, for the
promptitude and zeal with which they
carried into effect the wishes and OPT
mons of this community.
The following resolutions offered by
James +. Soutter, Esq. were adopted
Reso7red, That II be the duty ofth'
Committee e forty, appointed al a pre-
vious meeting, to assemble tortboH
for the discharge Of their duty in call
ing a State Convention and that they
be, and they are hereby instructed, Il
appoint from among their fellow cni
zens, twenty-five delegates to represen
this Borough in said body.
Resolved, That it be the duty of tn
said Committee also to appoint dele
gates to the Convention TO re-assembl
in Augusta in October next.
ReSolred, That, in theopnion OF thi
meeting, our fellow citizens of MORT
Carolina should be cordially invited T.
ion in the proposed State Commercial
Convention, and that the Committee c
forty who are charged with the duty c
calling said Convention, be, and the,
are hereby instructed, to address invi
tations to all the towns and countie
throughout that State.
ReSolped, That the Editors Of Vlr
ginia and North Carolina be requisite,
10 publish these proceedings in thei
respective journals, and to lend thei
aid in enlghtening the public mind OF
this interesting subject, and in uphold
ing the commercial interests Of tn,
South.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
NJ. KING, Chairman,
ILL., BUTLER, Secretaries.
WIN, Tucker,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEr,T,ye,

AT meeting of a number Of Mar
chants and other citizens oil the town
of Martinsburg, at the Court House on
Friday the 25th day of May, 1885
Mr.. WILLIAM Lose was called to ,ba
Chair, and Sedmans Garard, appointed
Secretary. After some predatory ~
marks by D. II. Conrad, ESQ.,, the fol.
lowing resolutions were presented IN
the meeting and unanimously adopted
Resolved, That from and after Tho
lst day Of June, we will pass Off az
currency, no small notes under the Dc.
nomination of Five Dollars, unless thew
be of the Virginia Banks and that
the Merchants of this place be request.
ed to receive all other good small no,s 5
for the purpose of redemption up to the
18th of June.
Resolred, That we will pay out sne.
Gle as change, on all sums under one
dollar, from and after the 1st day Of
June ensuing.
Reso1red, That we will use our in.
fuence with our customers and friends
to adopt such measures as will tend to
substitute specie for change, in place
of the small notes at present in use, 10
which end we will procure and use, the
specie paying notes ofthe banks OF this
Commonwealth, as far as the same can
be procured.
Resolved, That the Editor of The
Martinsburg Gazette be requested tc
publish these proceedings.
On motion, resolved that the meet
ing adjourn.
WIN. LONG, Chairman,
S. GARARD, Secretary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

In Rhode Island there are one hun
dred and ffty-eight Sunday schools,
auxiliary to the Union, containing one
thousand four hundred teachers, and
twelve thousand pupils, with about
twelve thousand volumes in the libra.
rics. Nine instances are mentioned in
which hourishing village churches
have sprung from Sabbath-schools in
that State.-BdH. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The WESTERN BANKs.-The Gin
cinnati Gazette of Friday the 18th,
says: 1--WE understand, that at con-
ven,on of the Indiana banks, it was
resolved to- correspond with those OF
Ohio and Kentucky, in reference TO an
early resumption. 1t is thought the
western banks may resume at an early
day without waiting for those OF the
Atlantic or the South.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

DEATH OF COMMODORE WooLsEY -
The Baltimore Patriot ofthe Odd, says ::
Commodore Melancthon L. Woolsey,
ofthe United States Navy, died at Uu-
ca, N. Y, on Saturday morning last,
of the dropsy. This gallant officer
was about sixty years of age, and his
loss will be severely felt by all who
had The pleasure of knowing him per-
sonalIy, and especially by these in the
service (which he was so distinguish
ed an ornament. He has seen as
much hard service, as any officer IN
our Navy, and has always discharged
his duties with equal honor to himself
and his country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30
]. II. BUTLER, Secre,oy;es
WIN. TUCKER,
Meetjng of The General Committee.

Meeting of the General Committee.
At a meeting Of the General Com
mittee, appointed by the citizens OF
Norfolk Borough, to promote the OBJ
jecis of the Southern Commercial Con.
vention, held at the Town Hail, pursu-
ant to public notice, on Friday evening
the Goth inst, the following resolutions
were adopted -
Resolred, Tha, il is expedient to
hold State Commercial Convention,
IN the City Of Richmond OH the second
Wednesday in June next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The Virginia Diocese of the Episco-
pal Church, convened in Winchester,
closed its session, we understand, on
Saturday evening last, ooh inst. =
The meeting Of the Convention has
been one of unusual interest, and toge-
Their with the pleasantness of the sea-
son, brought together the largest atten-
dance ever witnessed on any previous
occasion in Winchester. All the pub
lie houses in the place, throughout the
meeting, have been crowded TO over
flowing, besides large numbers enter
tanned in private families. The vene-
rable patriarch oflhe Episcopal Church
in Virginia, Bishop Moore, also Bishop
Meade, and DR.. Henshaw of Baltimore,
with others, were among the numbers
present. The preaching throughout
the meeting we are told, generally met
the high expectations INDUCED, and it
is hoped will not be in vain. The mee'
ting has adjourned with the best wishes
Of our community, by whom aPIeasing
recollection of the varied interests II
created will long be INDUCED. Area
dy our town has resumed its accusto-
med Quietudc, ministers and other nu-
merous visters brought together on the
occasion, having left US. In business
point of view, we understand the NEE
ting has been one Of Importance TO the
Church. Its next annual meeting will
be held in Norfolk - Winchester Fir-
ginian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30
From the Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May IL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church, mot yesterday morn
ing at the 7th Presbyterian Church O
this city. A very large number o
delegates were present, and the house
was crowded with spectators. Prepar
atory to the opening ofthe proceedings
a sermon was delivered by DIR. Elliott
the moderator of the last Assembly -
! After the discourse, the Moderator re-
| quested the Clerk 10 read the names ol
the Commissioners. The Clerk then
read the names Of those whose creden-
tials had been accepted. Before this
was commenced, MIR. Patton Of New
York, rose and asked leave TO offer a
series Of resolutions. The Moderator
declared him out of order, requested
him 20 sit down, and directed the Clerk
to proceed.
The calling of the roll, which omit
ted the names Of delegates within the
limits of the Synods cut off by the last
assembly, and the 3D. Presby;ery of
Philadelphia being finished, number
of these Delegates presented their com
missions which were rejected. Mr..
Cleveland of Michigan, then read
protest against the organization Of the
Assembly by portion OF that body,
and moved that the Rev. Dir. Beman OF
New York, Zone Of the New SCHOOL,
act as Moderator, which was agreed to
by those who opposed to DIR. Elliott,
and his friends oil the old School. Mr.
Gilbert was appointed Clerk.
A motion was then made that, "Ihe
General Assembly" adjourn to meet at
the FIRST Presbyterian Church, which
was responded to by many voices; at
this moment large number OF persons
in the galleries testified their approba-
ton in a manner rather too bolsterous
for u place Of worship. That portion
of the assembly organised by DIR. Be-
man having repaired to the First Pres.
byterian Cnurch, they there elected
Dir. Fisher moderator, appointed com
mittoc to obtain the books from the
cl, rE ofthc last Assembly, and then ad-
journed.
After this Withdrawal, the remaining
portion Of the assembly (the old school
then proceeded to organise, and elected
William 5. Pumer of Virginia, as mod
orator, and +. W. Crane Of n. York
as clerk. The duties of moderator
were then read from the Book of Dis.
cipline by DR.. Elliott to Mr.. Plumer
who responded to them, and then deli
vored an address on taking the chair
A committee of five was appointed tc
review and report on the proceeding o
4 the morning, and an adjournment took
place until the afternoon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The Lacon, en- Herald says that
plant root Of very singular appear
ance was recently taken from the bed
of Illinois river. 1t was originally SIX
feet in length, but two feet which was
partially decayed, had been cut off.
1t is about four inches in diameter,
having a knotty, undulating surface,
and skin resembling the leopard. A
heavy, luxuriant blade peers from this
singular root, far above the water, ex-
panding on its broad folds flower of
the most exquisite beauty. 1t is n
species Of plant unknown. Natural
lists would find it an interesting species
for speculation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The MAN WITH THE NosE.-Ihe
Boston Journal says:-We have seen
the mineral nose described by DR..
Smith in the Medical Journal-and are
free to confess that the excellence of
this singular species of nasal protube-
rance, the entire absence of which eau
ses one to look rather queer, has not
been overrated. We agree with the
Editor Of the Nantucket Inquirer, that
DR.. Harwood is entitled to an honora-
~ degree from Brazen Nose College !
The nose is fastened firmly to pair
of spectacles, and may be removed at
pleasure. Such nose is convenient
on more accounts than one--if an i'll
hammered fellow threatens to pull it,
all you have to do is to put ii quietly
into your pocket, and defy him to do
his worst. The metallic nose should
be made trumpet form, SO that it might
be blowed TO an advantage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

A bill of indictment for murder has
been found by the grand jury of Pulas-
XII county, Arkansas, against John
Wilson, the speaker of the House OF
Assembly Of that state, who left the
chair, and murdered Joseph J. Antho.
nv, a member on the floor of the
House. Ball. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

nz-We learn from the Richmond Comp"''
that Col. Mallory. the Senator from the D'u''
wick district, has resigned bis seat, IN con'''
ouspce of an Intention Of his opponent 10 e0n'''
his electon--preferring that mode TO an s".'I
ter before the Legislature. II is suPpo'e' -
will again be candidate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

A gentleman from Jackson, Miss,
states that PRENrIss and WORD, were
about starting for Washington, and
CLAIBORNE had already started for
Red River and Texas. Bali Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

1t is stated in a late London paper
that Miss Landon, the enchanting po-
etcss, is about to be married to Mr..
Mclean, the governor of the British
settlements on the Gold Coast, whittier
they were to sail in few weeks. To
think Of the detachable "L. f. L.
being spirited away to Guinea. Dos
Ton Trans.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

A company of citizens of Harper's
Ferry have it in contemplation to APP
point an Agent to 60 to the West and
purchase about fifty thousand acres OF
Iand-part Of which is to be divided
into town lots, and part into farms
and then to make a settlement at once.
-RaH. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

RAPIDLY ACQUIRED FORTUNES FOR
PoLITIcAL SPECTATORS The intor-
mers in the case of goods seized at the
Custom Houses recently, will pocket
half the value, i. e. about $3.50, 900.
N. Y. Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

THE MEXICAN BLocKADE.-Ihe
New Orleans Bulletin OF the 10th says ::
/" Another American vessel has been
ordered off by the blockadlng squadron
before Tampco, the schooner Essex,
Captain Carroll. She arrived ut this
port yesterday morning. The French
officers conducted themselves with the
courtesy characteristic of their nation.
Although intercepted off the por: OF
her destination, she was forbidden all
communication with the shore, and
ordered off after all her papers had
been endorsed. The same treatment
is melted out, without Partially, to the
vessels of all nations. A French brig,
the Louise, from Bordeaux, bound also
for Tampico, met with like reception
on the same day. One Yankee vessel,
however, had the temerlty to break
the blockade. She was barque hea-
vily laden, and the captain, not liking
to miss chance at speculation, dash
ed through the blockading squadron,
and succeeded in running his vessel
safe into port"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

ORANG OUTANG-An Orang Outang
recently imported into Salem. in the bark
Governor Endicott, was sold by auction a
few days since, for the sum of 1000 dol
lars -.4Ler. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

A MISTAKE During the late election
at Detroit as citizen was approaching
the polls, a loco foco demagogue slipped
a ballot in one his hands and FIVE dollar
bill into the other with the view Of secur,
ing his vote. The citizen, moi having time
in the hurry Of Tie moment 10 give due
examination TO the two documents, put The
ballot into his pochet and The bank note in
% the ballot b0G,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

A DECIDED MovE.-It is stated in
the Cincinnati Gazette, that near two
hundred voters of Harden county,
(Ky.) have published pledge that
they will vote for no candidate who
treats at elections, or suffers others 10
do it for him, directly or indirectly.
A little more Of such nerve would soon
make election treats unfashionable.-
Bah. Pal,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

The EXPRESS MA1L.-The Louis.
Vile Ky Gazette says :-"This hob
by has, Of late it seems, fallen into dis
grace. The rapidity with which wing
victories have in quick succession been
hurried upon the trembling sycophant,
has made him curse the invention, and
abandon the scheme. He would pre-
Ter a snail for his carrier, rather than
the blooded steed and the gallant racer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30
From the United States Gazette.

A PILGRrM.-Among the passen.
gers in the Susquehanna, recently ar
rived at this port, was Miss Harriet
Livermore, who will be recollected by
most Of our readers as Jealous prea-
cher. This lady, about two years
since, left Philadelphia to go TO Jeru-
salem. She went, tarrying n short
time at London, touching at Gibraltar,
Malta and the intermediate places, and
abode for some time in the Holy city,
sitting in the sepulclre "where the
Lord was laid" wandering in the Val
ley OF Jehosophat, climbing the Mount
oil Olives, Gording Hebron, lingering in
Gethsemane, and journeyin9 round pla-
SEES consecrated to christian synpathies
and biblical "reminiscences.
Where David sung aud jeremiah wept
This lone woman, Of delicate health,
made all this journey without a male
protector. She sojourncd in a Catho-
lie convent while in Jerusalem, and
was kindly entertained. She was,
when near the Levant, amidst those
dying with the plague, and once in IA
place agltated by a tremendous earth
quake. We have, for our good wish
es to the pilgrim, received not any
consecratod relic, but pomegranate
taken from the garden of Gethsem.
! ane.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

SERIOUS TORNADO IN BALTIMORE.
On Tuesday evening, the 22d oil
May, about 7 o'clock. Baltimore was
visited by a terrible tornado, Of short
duration, but Of great violence. Con-
siderable damage was done IN various
parts Of the city. The zinc roof upon
the new Christ Church, was torn oil
and rolled up as if by the operation Of
some powerful machinery part OF
the copper roof Of the Museum was
torn off and carried into the street ;
the granite warehouses in Market
street, between Calvert and South sls.,
occupied by T. Palmer, d Co., were
unroofcd the warehouse OF Joseph
TAYLOR & Son, Eutaw street, was I'M
rooted, and several chimneys in differ
ent parts Of the town were blown
down. Fred. Her.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

TRIAL OF Dir. VAUGHAN.-An IN
effectual effort was made yesterday, by
the counsel for the prisoner, TO postpone
the trial until the November term, on
the ground Of the absence Of a witness
deemed material. The application was
rejected, because the Court did not con-
sider that due diligence had been used
to secure the attendance ofthe witness,
who lived within 35 miles of this city.
The Judge however, very properly a.
greed to allow reasonable time to pro-
cure the attendance of the absentee,
and awarded process accordingly. The
case, though sett for to-day, will prob
ably not be fully entered upon until
Monday Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-30

JEU D'EspRIT.-There has been
placed, (says the Baltimore Chronlcle)
unon The Clerks table of the House OF
Representatives, little brass clock,
with bronze sultan mounted, en- CHI
cal on the top. The image looks some
what supplcatingly towards the area
appropriated to the members Seats
During the begging debate upon the
Treasury Note Bill, the following Je't
d'eSpru was improyised:
!" Look on TIE little clock and see
An emblem of the powers that be
Turkish despot mounted high,
OF brazen front and changeless eye;
Brought to a stand still on three legs,
II looks towards the House and begs."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-05

N0"ihah Literary uoscago July M. Of
'h'S works. OUT, At an uneommonly early period OF
'he month, Its contents are distinguished by its
usual variety, and II We may Judge by the pctusal
oi few only OF IT'S Articles BY more than lis usual
eNecIence. Ancient Literature" by Il Nnginian
~" i ''''heh OF ohlo, Is paper ol commanding
"o'' Us indeed, i'om such a pen, IT could fail
10 be- The paper on the " Influence OF Morals"
'houSh we do not concur IN much al the teas, ming
oil the writer, displays visor and originality Of
thought, and beauty OF style. Other articles doubt
less deserve complimentary notice, but have
not yet had the pleasure ci reading them, aud we
arc not IN the hdbt OF ctl1icIsng before We read
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-05

h'n'oh h'nsclii strongly urging the clans of NJ,
'''y upon the people OF that State, as the cand,
date IN whom the moderate men of all SIDES wonll
h"'l', unite THIS Address enters into an clo
1"eh' enumeration OF the reasons why Mr. Clay
should be the choice oil the people of the l. States
aud thus concludes: And shall Missou,i bc C,,,,a
wanting IN this generous contest among so many
friends Shall the State, which owes he, c>i.t.
cnce 10 him, be repfoachcd will turning her bach.
while he has friend OF an enemy IN the field -
We hope that Missouri will answer this question
IN her approaching elections, IN such manner rs
shall show that she is nscnsblc to her hi,h and
lasting obligations To her best friend Nh, Claws
opposition to the attempt of the Aboltionists ian
"''c"'l' IN winch they were healed by Martin Van
Buren, Mr.. Calhoun's new ally,D to DENY Mis-
SCUM admission into the Culon unless She would re
hounee her right To tolerate slavery within he, linn
'ts was IN lS2i fresh III her memory. HoaeLt nc,ey
u be othcr3ciSc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-05

q. w. HUMPHREYS,
81 X 4. T. q ~ - n Wits r.

INVITES the attention of the public 10 one o
/ tho ,uost valuable imp,oyemcnfs eyer iuuoduced
IN ,l,ci, MOTTO, bripo nm cxtrcilrly simule mode
of extracting teeth by which the patient is saved The
greater ua,t of he pam usually attendant ON the or
binary method Of ,xi,aclng wllrlts safety is SO re
nah ,bIc thai M ,uiuty c,n bc in1cted-on th. Jaw
bone or gums. Few Improvements of modern times
can be more interesting or more beneficial 10 the com
mnnity than ,hls, inasmnch as almost every md
vdual,s obl,oed ia submit 10 the opcrailou Under
the common nr,elicc So excruc,,tIng is the pain
So yiolcn,lv are the Gums bruised and liberated and
so p,c, =, the J,uoo, of b,c,kino the law itself by
,bc vioIcn, w,cnrlino of tbckeycd instruments thai
most persons entertain a dread Of the opcrallon.-
En- fears should now ccasr since The operation Is
diye,ed of all dancer and by far the greater par OF
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-05
S1:J REV ARD.

l oSf On the Goth al last month, on the 10 al be
tween the Pcdlat Mills and I,nehbu,c. \ sma II
hc'lh't w alet ted "ithlape, containing ahou, one
bundled aud louy dollars IN Bank Notes. VIZ ON,
hit. dollar note, believed In be The \ lrginla Bank
one thnrty On the Frrmels' Bank al Virginia. and
Two OF three lives ot the Il INKS Of Virginia
one tenor tennessee, Two ~ three Notes on South
Carolina, Two three on North Carolina, several
bonds IN iavor al George \ Freeman -four of twc ,c
dollars oach--and snnd, ohe, pape,S ot no value In
any one bun the owner. The hnde, shall receive the
above reward by leaving II with Nh Charles Phelps,
Iynolhurg.
1uly
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-05

o. The Washington Chronicle assumes as a
fact, What is not fact, that are DESTROYS 10 sup
press the movements, numbers, &c. of the Abolition
Is's Why should wcbe! The Chronicle says, be
cause we are in favor Of Mr.. Clay as next President
Why should hat lead us to "supprcss'' Abolition
movements What have they to do with Mr.. Clay,
or he with them! The Chronicle is too candid to
say that there is any connecticut direct or Indirect,
between them. 1t knows better At all events we
willing to publish all the " Jttcis' which the
Chronicle can colect-(but not its coRmcntarics)-
and we will do 50 if the Chronicle will in turn pub
lish certain fdcts' of which arc possessed and
which we are holding in reserve for him, whcncv-
er he shall commence this Poiaico- Abolition eur
What does he say