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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

SUB.TREAsURY BILL--The Rich
mond Enquirer OF Friday, referring TO
this Bill, says
Our last letter from Washington
contains an estimated table ofthe votes
in the House of Representatives, for
and against the Bill. 1t details the
votes IN the respective States. The
sum total is as follows:
For the bill, 111,-AgainSt, 1876
Fifteen majority against it-and the
two seats from Mississippi, and the
place for poor Cllcy of Maine, who
was friend to the measure, being va.
cant.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
" New Improvements.
Ss,ss5Ooo

At the special election held on the
sth inst. in Berks CO. Pa. to elect a
member of Congress to supply the va
caney occasioned by the resignation of
Mr.. Muhlenburg, General George M.
Keim, was elected without opposition.
Gen. Keim is decided Van Buren,
man and as much loco foco as could
be expected of President of bank,
an office which he has held for some
time past in Reading. Alec. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

ANOTHER Observation-Disclosures are
still at work in our town. On Tues
day evening last, about Z o'clock,
flames were seen issuing from the sta
BILE loft Of Mr.. VIM. IL. Griggs, lailor,
in which ton Of hay had that day
been deposited. So rapid was the
progress of the flames, that the stable
was soon entirely consumed.-Mr. G..
scarcely having time to save his hor-
ses. There is no doubt that the fire
was communicated by an mcendiaiy.
The evening was calm; otherwise
there is no telling where the fire would
have been arrested. The stable was
situated in the rear Of the Jail, and IN
the immediate vicinity of this Office
and the public buildings; and had the
fire occurred at an unfavorable time,
the probability is that { large and val
liable portion Of the town would have
been destroyed. There can be no
longer any doubt that this quiet CON-
munty contains some Of the vilest
wretches that ever disgraced humani-
ty,-and it IS TO DO hoped that no eff.
forts will DO omitted to ferret them
out and bring them to the bar Of JUS.
tico. Charles. Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

Mn. CLAY-MR. CALHouN.-On Saturday
the 10th inst, Mr. Calhoun made the reply tol
Mr.. Clay which he promised when the latter
gentleman addressed the Senate upon the sub
iect OF the Sub Treasury some days since. MI
Calhoun at the time charged MIR. Clay win
MISREPRESENTATION aud personality, and PROMISED
a, an early day 10 vindicate himself before the
Senate and clear up the charges broaght against
him. Having given himself a two weeks pre-
paraton he fulfilled his promise as far as he was
able, on the 10Th. He made speech oil some
hours length, in which he labored with all the
might OF his powerful and vigorous intellect to
clear himself Of the charge Of inconsistency and
regeneration in his political course and TO Tx
those charges upon Mr.. Clay. Mr.. Clay, with
out any previous preparation hurled the charges
back upon the South Carolnan in a most admi-
rable and irresistible manner, and CALAMITY sus
tanned himself in the stand he had taken in his
former speech. II was a trial of ength be-
tween two giants, which all who witnessed,
declare 10 have resulted in the defeat Of Mr..
Calhoun. The Washington Correspondent OF
the Richmond Enquirer, who by the way, is a.
ny,hing but friendly to Mr.. Clay, says
The conflict was opened by Mr.. Calhoun /,
who occupied nearly two hours in maintaining
the correctness of his present position, and de-
Tending his consistency-he quoted many passa-
ges from his former speeches. TO prove that his
present opinions were in strict accordance with
his former. Mr. Clay answered il speech OF
about an hour and half, affirming his own con
sstency, except upon the Bank Question, and
urging Inconsistency upon his adversary.
MIR. Calhoun's speech had been well prepared,
and certainly was able and ingenious, much
so, perhaps. as il could have been. Clay's was
impromtu, but able, ingenious, aud good humor-
ed Mr.. Calhoun replied. Mr.. Clay rejoined.
Calhoun sur -rejoined. and Clay rebutted. 1t
was doubtful during the whole conflict on whose
standard victory would perch, until Clay quoted
from Calhoun's speech in 1884, denunciatiou
in strong terms of the Sub Treasury scheme
Under this blow the South Caroinian seemed
to stagger and, although be renewed the fight
most CALAMITY in attempting TO explain this de-
nunciation and prove that il was not incompati-
Bile with his present position, yet he evdently
did not entirely recoUer from the 6io,c The
Kenuckian from this moment was evidently in
the ascendant -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

The equinimity of the Pennsylvania
legislature was completely overturned,
and its proceedings suspended on Sat.
urday in consequence ofthe unbagging
ola fox on the capitol hill. The sight
Of reynard clearing the fences, follow
cd by train Of pursuers, was so at
tractiye that for the time being all To-
glslation was at an end. -Aler. Gaz,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

The Boston Atlas says, the story
that Mr.. Joseph CiIley has gone to
Washington, to demand satisfaction for
the fall of his brother. is false. He is
now in New Hampshire actively onga.
ged in efforts TO defeat Isaac Hill
lie is tho Wing candidate for Senator
in one OF the districts, and has a fair
prospect of being elected,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

On Monday, the l2lh inst. at the resi-
dence OF George & Washington, Esq. on
the Heights of Georgetown, Maj. JoHN
PETER, of Jefferson county. Va. in the
55th year of his age.
In this town on Tuesday morning the
IS inst. Mrs. ANN GALLAHER, consort of
Mr.. John Gallaher, aged about 40 years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
PERFORMANCES.

In the spring Of 1881, when three years
old, lame and in bad condition, he ran
mile heats at Tree Hill with I'rile and
Others, he was third in the race, won by
MIR. VIM. Mlnge's Molly Howell in three
heats. For particulars see American
Turf Register, June No. 1881, vol 2,p
5l3.l In the ensuing fall he ran at New
Market, (PetersburgD two mile heats,
winning his race in three heats, beating
Mr.. Goodies colt by Eclipse, MIR. William
Johnson's Clifford by Sir Charles, and
received forfeit from two others, amour
ting TO $500. The next spring his owner
gave him trial with the celebrated Bay
ard, Two miles, and then single mile
be proved better on both trials than Bay
ard he ran the two miles in SIN. SIS,
the one mile in I'm, Sos. on dead heavy
sandy course inthis trial Pamunky sus-
tanned an injury--so much SO that he was
never clear OF lameness. A few weeks
after, he ran at Fairfield, four mile heats
and was beaten by Znganee and Collier
- Bonnets o'Blne was entered but did not
start
A few days after, he ran at Broad
Rock. three mile heats, still very lame,
against GolIah, Collier, Malcolm, and Mr..
Goodies mare in the second heat, IN the
third mile, closely contesting the heat,
he sprung his sinews, broke down, and f.
nay terminated his racing career.
PEDIGREE.
PamuDky was foaled in the spring Of
lS29-he was got by American Eclipse,
(tbe New York Horse,) his dam, Atalan.
ia (Drummonl's) was by Sir Archy, his
md Il tha IA al
by Sir Harry. 6 6. dam by Melzar, 6. 8.
&. dam Jet by Haynes Flmnap, 6. 6 Z.
&. dam Diana by Claudius, 6 6. G.. e g.
dam Sally Painter by Stirling, g. Z 6. &.
<. &. dam Old Silver, imported. as was
Stirling. and both by Bels'ze Arabian
For more pa r,icuIar account Of Jet, and
her Pedigree, see American Turf Regis
ter, vol. =, p 500.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

A N examination of the subscribers
IA school, will take place on Monday
the Goth inst, Parents, Trustees, aud
other persons who feel an interest in the
school, are respectfully invited 10 attend.
J. q. STEPHENSON.
March 81, l83s.-It
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

LocorocoIsM. Many persons are
at a loss to know the exact meaning OF
this new word in the vocabulary of
parties. The annexed article from
the Boston Atlas will assist in remove.
inc the difficulty
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
POSGDOneYnent.

HHE Trust sale Of John Morris's pro
i perty advertised by Harrison Waite.
10 take place on the 18th inst, is postpo
ned till Friday the esd.
March 2lst lS3S-lW
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

or We are authorized to announce
Col. ROBERT V. SNoDGRAss and Ill
LoTsoN FRYArr, Esq, as Candidates
to represent the County of Berkeley
in the next Legislature of Virginia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

Wiekham, OF Rich
mond, beautiful ~<zeYVA
blood bay, With SH IN
black legs. main, w H DNlY
and tail, no white INM XIV
about him except sssa - sss-szak=,
small star in the forehead, full fftes,
hands and three inches high. of gres,
beauty, fine size and bone, whose ped;'
gree, as will be seen below, is not surnas.
sed by any horse. will stand the preser,
season al my stable, near Winches,sr
Virginia, at Fifteen Dollars the single lenn
if paid within the season, If not paid ,ben
the season price viii be charged T,oen.
tn fve Dollars The season TO be paid Inv
the first day OF July, and Forty Dollq;,
for Insurance, 10 be paid as soon as the
mare is known TO be with foal-parting
With the mare, her death, or irregular at'
ten dance at the stands forfeis The insu.
rance. Fifty cents cash 10 the Groom 10
be sent with each mare.
Taking into consideration the hard
times, and TO afford farmers as well a.
racers an opportunity Of raising blood
stock from panunky, have put him at a
much lower price than horse of his
high standing as racer aud foal gelter
ought to stand.
Good pasturage and provender Of eve.
ry description will be furnished for mares
from distance on moderate terms. Ey
cry possible care will be taken to prevent
acc idents or escapes, but will moi bc
acco untable for them.
HECTOR BELL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

New HAMPsHlRE.-Re Returns from Al towns
give Wilson the Wing candidate, 1894, and
Hill the " B. candidate, 5,57s, Concord the cap
itol of the state, and Coy. Hills residence gave
n w hig majority of Sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

THsHIS splendid, thorough bred, and su.
h perior stallion, bred by William
Wiekham OF Rich
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

&C. The Hon. TIMOTHY J. CARTER, OF the
House of Representatives from Maine died in
Washington on the evening Of the 18th inst
Both Houses of Congress adjourned over till sa-
turday, AT which time his funeral took place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

05-on Saturday the 10Th inst, two thousand
shares of United States Bank stock were sold in
New York for the purpose ofremittance to Eng
land. They were sold al s l6 per share. The
ability and prudence with which that institution
is managed, give it credit--State Bank though il
now is-in the distant countries of Europe, TO an
extent which makes its stock preferred in Eng.
land to any remittance that can be sent thither
from this country. Can such fact be mention
ed Of any other similar institution in the world
How much would the stock of some of the ad-
ministration pets--the Commonwealth Bank OF
Boston, for instancc-be worth about this time,
for the same purpose These pets were to be
better than any thing Of which Mr.. Biddlc had
the management; and where are they now p
The U. S. Bank is sound, aud mistaken by the
whirlwind that RACES around tits credit is I'M
shaken, and its notes and stock are current in
all parts of the commercial world, while the
pets have measured their lengths on the earth,
and are discredited at their own doors.
GJ-We learn, from Richmond, that on Thurs
day last, john M. PATTON, now n member Of
Congress, was elected a Councillor Of State, by
vote OF 80 10 rs, over -- Garland, who is
described in our correspondents letter, as " the
Loco Foco or administration candidate"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
VIRGINIA INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS

The following synopsis of the I'm
provementS contemplated in the bill
reported by the Committee Of Roads,
&C., and the cost thereof will be of
interest 20 our readers. Rich. Wig.
Railroad from the Tennessee line to
Evansham, SI,20O, 900
Road from Parkersburg TO Staunton, 100 900
Do. Stanton 10 James River, 200, 900
Do. Slaunton TO Potomac River 100000
5thS capital OF New Shenandoah
Company, 100000
Improvement OF tho Little Kanawha
River, IL, 900
3 5ths capital of Goose Creek and Lit
tic River Nav. Company 10000
3 5ths capital OF Roanoke, Danville and
Junction Railroad company, 100000
5ths capital of Lynchbmg s. 1ennes-
see Railroad Company, 10000
3. 5ths capital Of Falmouth & Alcxan-
dria Railroad Company, 800. 600
3 5ths additional capital James River
aud Kanawha Company, 100000
$500 900
Road from Wheeling TO Clark.-
burg, 10000
| *Road from Clarksburg TO Nor.
| gantown, 10000
| Road from Pennsy lvana line TO
Beverly, 10000
*Road from Northwestern road
TO last road, 10000
Road from Elizabeth TO Waynes.
burg. 10000
Road from Fishing Creek to
wards Smithfeld, 1000
Road from Northwestern Road
| TO Sistersyille, $4,000
Road from Wellsburg s. Wash
| ington Turnpike, 5000
Road from Moorsfield TO Charles
| Blues, 10000
*Road from Romney TO Cumber
land. 10000
| Road from Brandonvllc to near
| Evansville, 10000
| *Road from Harrisburg TO Moor
field, $4,000
Road from Winche ster TO
| Bath, %. 900
Road to Berryville, $4,000
Navigation of Monongahcla
river, 5000
--3l5 ,O0C
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is
open and navigation has commenced,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

Pamunly, when yearling. was lame
for three or four months, in, | think, his
right fore foot suppose it was from
kick Of mule colt that was in the same
pasture with him, You may remember
that, when first put in training, alter any
severe exercise that leg pulled, ana al
ways thought il was owing to inc iuJury
have mentioned. 1t was in that leg ne
broke down, always doubted whe.ner
he would not fail there-a circumstance
which made me more willing TO part WIN
him before his first race-and preferred
selling him to YOU who knew all the CIR
cumsiances, Your most obedient scr'
want,
WILLIAM r, WICKHAM,
Maj, tn boswell, March o iooo'
o. The season has commenced, ana
will end on the first day Of July,
Clarke Co., March 81, 1855
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

GcS- The Wiliamsport Banner, states that the
circulation Of the Washington County Bank is
now less than S75 900, and that it will if ne
cessary, be reduced TO the small sum Of S 900
by the regular business operations Of the said
hnr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21
CERTIFICATES.

Pamunky's colts were three years old
last spring, four Of which have been trail
ned, and are all winners. One Of them
is the most promising colt in the lower
country-hs owner, after winning his
stake at Tree Hill, refused SS000for him.
| deem it nothing more than ample JUS
tee to Pamunky to say that he was
race horse Of the first order, and ! do as
sert with propTiety. that, previous to his
injury, he was the best race horse ever
trained. THOMAS BOSWELL.
Hanover County, Va, Feb LIST 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

We do certify. in the spring Of 1882, at
Major Thomas Doswell's, we saw trial
of two miles, and then single mile, with
Bayard and Pamunky the former was
considered a first rate two mile horse
Pamunky beat Bayard the two miles,
running in The rear for 1t miles IN bali
an hour after. they ran mile, and Pa
munky beat Bayard few feet, We be-
lieved Pamunky TO be better horse at
that time than Bayard; the two miles
we're run 10 3m. SIS. and the mile in I'm
55s. We believe Pamunky was injured
10 that trial, and in few weeks after
broke down.
Given under our hands this 23d day OF
December, 1882
CHARLES THOMPSON, Jr.
HARDIN BURNLEY,
WILLIAM l.. WHITE,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-03-21

mond, a beautiful
blood bay, With
black legs, main,
and tail, no white
"a l,nt1f hin, ercenf a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-12-27
CONGRESS-.
TUESDAY. Dec. II.


The Bal approPrIa,Ing CERTAIN sums Of
the public money Tor the mileage and per
diem OF Me mbers OF Congress, came up
from the Committee of Finance. being
the same Bill which passed the House oil
Representatives on Friday.
MIR. Wall. OF New Jersey. proposed an
amendment to the Bill, making an appro-
priation for the Pension Fund, aud Tor the
payment OF the Pensions due on the lst
OF January. upon which a long debate
took place. No question taken.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
Subject Of Debate coafiaued from Tues
diy-"Sha:l the Petition be received
asking for the establishment Of civil and
diplomatic intercourse between this GO
vernmen, and Hayii;"
MIR. Grinnell. of Mass vas entitled to
the floor. lie spoke at some length in
reply 10 Mr.. Wise. and especially IN be-
hall OF the reception OF the petition be-
fore the House. Mr. Grinneil srsucd at
some length In favor Of both the right ans
propnety OF reccp,ioni
MIR. Wise interrupted Mr.. Grinnell, and
gavo what lac called an explanation OF his
remarks yesterday. aud new objection
TO The reception OF the petition before the
House. My objection. said Mr.. Wi,e,
Is that if the petition is received. and the
prayer granted, Iiayli will be sending a
Black Minister here. and We shall be
sending a White Minister TO lIayii. a
free Black Minister Plenipo,eniiary will
be stationed at the capitol OF the Country
Slave States upon each side OF him.
The House then ordered the yeas and
nays upon the reception Of the petition
and decided to receive it BY vote OF l57
to b.
Mr.. Reed, of Mass. Who presented the
petition. then moyeds,hat i, be committed
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Wise moved tina, i, be laid on the
table.
Mr. Reed askc ! for the yeas and nays.
which were ordered.
The vote was yeas 81. noes l05, and
so the petition was referred to The Com
mitee on Foreign Aif,ir..
MIR. Saltons,all OF Mass. presented pe-
titIon similar 10 thst offered by Mr.. Reed
in regard TO Hsyti. A new and exciting
debate sprung mp here.
MIR. Legare objected 10 reception. and
argued the points-declaring that the
articles Of the Constitution. allowing the
right Of petition. did not necessarily ad-
init the right Of reception.
Mr.. Legare, in the course OF his remarks.
SAID thu; IL the object OF these petitioners
should be grsn;ed-nay il they din not
stop in this msi.er-the sun Of this Union
sets. II sets in blood. and sets never TO
rise again. was born. said Mr.. Legare.
under that most glorious Of all govern
ments. republican government hid
dreamed for her glorious and fine no.
nored existence. | had hoped this. and
believed this-hDt. continued AIr. Iegare
in manner expressing greater excite
ment-depend upon it. whenever the
prayers Of these petitioners are granted. a
dissolution ofthis Union follows. Awful
will be the consequences.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-12-27
UNITED STATES SENATE.

UNITED STATES SENATE.
Mr. Tallmage has gwen notice that he
will tomorrow bTing IN a Bill Tor abolish.
ing imprisonment for debt
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Adams. from a Select Committee
reported bill with amendments. 10 Pre-.
vent The giving and receiving ol chalien-
res IN the District Of Columbia The
B'll was read twice and made subject to
the further action Of the House.
The President oiihe United States sent
a message TO the House. agreeably With
The request Of the resolution Of Monday
calling for information relative 20 the az
ls'T' Of Harrisburg. The Message Of the
President was accompanied by a number
Of Documents from the several Depaft.
mcnis. and from the Governor Of Penn
sylVaDIa. the Collector of the Port Of
Philadelphia. sc. sc. The Documents
give = d. lied account ofibe transactions
~ iisrrisburg and also conlsin the cor.
respondencc between the authoi,,es of
Penn'ylvania aad The President II The
United States and lieads II Department.
The reading of the documents occupied
an hour -Afief they had been rcad. Mr.
Naylor. of Penn. moved that che docu.
menis be Committed 20 the whole House
on The State Of the I'ni0n
Mr. Naylor SpoLe in defence Of this
motion. and The discussion Of the merits
q the whole question connected with The
political aG'irs and exci'ornenis 81 Harris.
burg, vas recommended. Mr.. NayIor
spoke Al some length and 18th some
wrath declaring iha: " was his belief that
The Adminis'Talion had entered INTO a
oontPiFacy against the rights ofthe People
u Pennsylvsnia. The correspondence.
ne i,id. vas partial. The presi4eni bad
exhibited more than his usual haste ~
the iransmission Of the documents before
The House. On some occasions Il VA
imPos'Ible 20 get 90 answer from resoIu.
nons Tor weeks and for moths 10 come
Bot nov the President. anxious 10 cav no
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-12-27
MIR. SENATOR RIyrs

The Globe ofThursday night reads Mr.. Eives
out Of the party HIS speech on that day lcfi
not the least doubt as To his position and the Off
cial Journal, with indecent haste. has issued the
decree Of expulsion in the following terms:
From iAs Globe Of Thursily night
Mr.. RfVES
THE Opposition letter writers have ri.
ven out, week since, that Mr.. Rives
was preparing 10 make decisive demon
siraiion sgains, the administration. The
prophecy was verified to-day. Mr.. Riyes
not only took the charge Of opening and
directing the batteries OF the enemy on
the administration. but gave a pledge Of
bis earnest, snd. as Mr. Tallmadee would
express a. Incorporating hostility 10
MARTIN VAN BUREN,' by the most direct
attacks on the President himself Mr.
Rives has greatly relieved many worthy
friends, by this act, from the doubts ia
which they were involved ny his repeat.
ed declarations that he only differed rom
bIs republican brethren on a single fnea-
sure. lie has nov not only joined The
Opposition heartily. bot is put m front Of
their battle. Mr.. Clay's colleague. Mr..
Cnuenden, was prompt 90 follow snd sus.
tain Mr.. Rives-defendsd his consistency
-vouched Tor hi' patriotism, snd. while
be justified all his Inveetiye, With char.
aeieu'lie humor. sofiened The philippe
Of be TOO eager ely. by throwing little
Ples'ani sarcasm into the debate There
vas perfect understanding between
these gentlemen a. 10 the respective parts
they we're 10 enact; for We observed that
Mr. Cnilendcn without naming the pas.
sage De wished 70 consult IN The vo,ufui.
nous report Of the SECRETARY Of the Urea
suiy and without being able 10 find u.
Wps promptly furnished With the docu.
meat oPenfd Tor bin II the page by Mr..
Hives. This, ws imaeine. vas conned
over AZ the halfway house, before the
companions took up their journey to-
ee,bsr fof the place Of common desiins-
lion."