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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

MULTIPLICATION IN A NEW SHAPR.-lt is stated
in the Evening Post, thut the Court OF Errors OF
South Carolina have lately decided that State
Courts have no jurisdiction over offences created
NV act Of Congress, The decision arose in the
case af a person who was indicted for opening a
mail bag and purloining the contents OF Some OF
tho letters. The grand jury found a true bill a.
r.inst him. but the Judge Of the court. after inves-
tieatins the circumstances, refused to proceed in
the case, on the ground of a want Of jurisdictinn.-
Tho question was carried up by appeal to tho Court
of Errors. where the decision was sustained. The
elaborate opinion given by the presiding Judge con-
cludes as follows: 1t is the opinion of this Court,
that the act of Congress, comforting jurisdiction OF
this offence on the State Courts, "a unconstitutiona
and void that the Court below did MOI err in refn-
sing to take cognizance thereof, and that the luds-
ments and orders Of the Circuit Court be affirm
ed"
Men hive been imprisoned, fined. and other
wise punished, in most OF the States, under the
law which tho State Of South Carolina now pro-
nsunces unconstitutional; and, what is remarkable,
this decision, by a State farl"'a far its adherence
TO State rights, must necessarily lead 10 an increase
of patronage and officers Of The Federal Govern
ment.
If crimes, made such by statutes of the United
States, can only be proceeded against in United
States Courts, those Courts must be greatly multi
piled.
The next step in this anti-federal spirit will be,
we suppose, to refuse to the United States the use
of the prisons and police resources Of The States,
and thus compel the General Government to build
prisons and oiganize a police in all parts OF the
Uniop.-N. Y. American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04
From the Western Globe.
LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT.
WHITE SULPHUR, Scott County, KY, !

WHITE SULPHUR, Scott Comfy, KY,
June 8, 1889.
DEAR SIR: | have received your favor, in which
you have requested TO know whether ! had express
sod a wish to decline being n candidate Tor tho e.
fee I now fill, and, If not, whether | was willing TO
serve a second term if elected; at the same time
giving il as your opinion that il Yves due to myself,
and particularly to my friends, that | should no
longer remain silent, as some diversity OF opinion
existed as to my wishe, and feelings in relation to
the second canvass for the Wee Presidency.
have avoided the subject of your letter rs much
as well could, and was in hopes that II would not
have been considered necessary that should take
differ rent course. But letters which 1 have recei-
we'd from other friends, on the same subject as
yours, have induced me to answer your favor.
| have never authorized the declaration that !
was unwilling to be the Democratic candidate for
q second term, If my ftll1w-cilizens desire it. |
have no reasons which did not exist at my FIRST
nomination, why | should refuse The same station
If reelected. wish it, however. distinctly under
stood that | have always declared to all with whom
i have CONVEX sed on this head, that | was not only
wiling, but would mos, checrfully retire, II il should
be ascertained that it was the wish of those who
elected me, that another person should be elected to
fiji the place.
In my opinion. the office OF Vice President is one
that should not be sought, and | do not think | have
any right to be consulted. or should have any cause
of complaint if another should be chosen. | had
served my fellow-citizens of my native State (ken-
tucky) for thirty years as a member of Congress, in
one branch or the other, and | hal retired from
the arduous duties ~ofpublic life. In this retire
ment | was called by the voice Of The People to my
present station. 1t was conferred as a testimony
of appreciation for my public services, and us
mark Of their highest confidence in my fidelity and
political principles: so | considered when | accep-
ted the office. Many distinguished Individuals
have been named as my successor. If II should
appear that it is the wish Of the political friends
with whom | have always acted that any one OF
them should be selected az the candidate, | shall
manifest rs much chesrtulness in retiring from the
service Of the People as | have to serve them when
they have requested it.
With these sentiments, | shall leave the subject
ia the hands Of the People, from whom all my hO-
nors have come.
Most respectfully,
r. NJ. JOHNSON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04
From lie Staunton SPECTATOR.

OrR Tows AND IT'S PRosPEcTE-Tberc Is
probably no village 10 the interior Of Virginia whose
prospects are more hattering than those OF Staun'
ron. With a population Of near 1000 souls, a cii-
mate proverbial for its ~sslubrity, a ciicumJacent
country Of remarkable fertility, great thorough fares
from The North and The South, the East end the
West. concentrating here, what is TO prevent US
from becoming a prosperous and happy peoPlef-
We have q sober and moral population-the means
Of subsistence are IS cheap amongst us 90 IN any
part Of The State, and industry is always sure Of an
ADEQUATE reward. But besides these Prssenf nd
vsniages we lave numerous ard important prospee-
tire benefits upon the point Of being realized, winch
1t would seem, must give an immense impulse 70
our onward progress.
First in order ia the McAdamized Turnpike 10
Winchester. This road is now under Contract
and the energetic undertssers are pressing on theif
work near tile limits of our corporation, and ~ va
rious points below us. IL il a gratifying speelacle
to see with what rapidly the work progresses un-
der the direction Of skiiful and industrious super'n-
tendents. IL IL needless to speak OF The importance
Of tn. road which trayerses the great Valley OF VIZ
einis for one hundred miles. Our old citizens can
,ecoUect the vast amount Of travel and trade winch
once passed through the valley before rival ana bet
ter roads were made TO divert it into other channels.
May We not hope that the McAdamized road VIII
restore il TO usf The rapid increase IN the value
Of property along the v hole line OF the improve
ment would seem to give an affirmative response to
the ouestion,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

The Potomac Advocate, ofthe Goth ultimo says
We understand Il at two young men, supposed to
be- Virginians, arrived in Washington a few days
since for the purpose of settling an affair of honor
by an exchange of shots. But the civil authorities
having got wind of the affair followed close on their
track and arrived on the ground in time TO prevent
the accomplishment of their design.
The Potomac Advocate Of the lst instant adds
We mentioned a few days since that two gentle
men arrived in Washington, to settle an affair OF
homer. We then stated that they were Interrupted
by the police, but it appears by a handful that has
been posted on all our corners, that one Of The par
ties accuses the other of cowardice, and has pub
Ii.hed him as an " unnpproachable rALTRooN-a
dor in head, and deer atkeort." The PARTIES were
Col. Soihoron, and James Young, NJ. d., both of
Charles county. Md.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04
Most respectfully,
r. NJ. JOHNSON.

The history OF the removal OF Mr.. Campbell
from the Office Of Treasurer Of the United States,
would, probably, be a cuious effair.-Cannot
the public have i'll The thing has been talked
Of for months, and every body said ii would take
place as soon as the Virginia elections were over,
Sure enough the elections are over, and MIR. Camp
bell is removed. The public said, months ago,
that Mr.. Sel1en, ofRiehmond, late unsuccessful can
didate for Congress from that district would be
appointed Treasurer. 1t fs now said. positively,
that Mr.. Selaen has been afpointed. This is a
new way Of ordering afAns. It's laying plans far
ahead. To US, there looks to be in it, a great deal
OF bargain, intrigue aud management" The
whole business must be very, very unpopular in
Virginia. 1t will not take there at all. In the
FIRST place, tho prescription of Mr.. Campbell for
daring to have an opinion of his own, will startle
even The party in the Old Dominion. In The sec
ond place, the public feeling will revolt al tho mode
and manner of the appointment of Mr. Campbeils
successor. Mr.. Clay said some time ago, that
" those who were rejected by the people were sure
to lie rewarded by the executive. "-Aiez. Gag
cite.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

Cupg or CLuB Foor.-We have met two or
three notices OF late in our exchange papers oi ope-
rations which have been successfully attempted Tor
club foot, by the division Of the fendo ochRhs.-
This operation was first performed in Hanover, by
DR.. Louis Stfomeyer, in 1880, and continues to
excite at the present moment great interest through
out Europe. Till the successful issue oil ms enpe-
rimen,s, the club foot in adult subjects was regard
ed as an incurable deformity. The cases IN which
it has been cured, however, within the last few
wears, may be already numbered by hundreds.
In France, the operation was first performed by
Bowler. in the yeat 1885, and ifhas been repeat
ed by him several times The Academy OF Scien-
ces Of France awarded to IBIS gentleman in 1897
the second surgical Prize, 10000 irancs,) primer
pally for hi, researches on the effects OF the divi-
sion of the tendo achillis for the cue of club loot.
NJ. Duval, another French surgeon, in a memoir
presented by him TO the Royal Academy OF Scien-
ces of France, on The Goth Of June, 1887, reports
sixty cases of cure of club foot, by this process,
within the nine months previous. His youngest
subject as ten months old, the Oldest ~sxty-one
years. :,
To the names Of Stronger, Bowler, and Duval,
we may add the name Of a gentleman distinguish
ed for his surgical skill and science. now resident
in this city. We allude to DR.. Detmold. lie was
the first TO perform the operation In this country.
Within the last two or three years he has operated
in a hundred instances with entire success. we
have examined casts taken from the feet of his sub
iccts. before the operation, exhibiting the most
shocking deformity-adult subjects, many of them,
and some far advanced in life; and casts OF the
sam feet after the completion of the curative pro-
cess, perfectly well formed, and without any thing
to indicate that they had ever been misshaPen.-,
THIS the process, when performed by a surgeon CT
science and experience, is safe and certain, whate'
eve, may be the age of the patient.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04


The GRAzIgRs as. THE BUrcHERs.-The Ora
ziers Of Loudon and Fauquier counties, recently
held a meeting in Upperyille, for the purpose OF
counteracting the influences Of the combinations
entered into against them, by the Butchers OF Bal
,imore. They complain ofthe Butchers as evincing
a wish to take the whole bargain into their hands
and Of the citizens as supporting them in it. One
Of their resolutions lays a sort OF embargo on Balti-
more, declaring that until the restrictions on the
cattle market are removed, they will hold as little
intercourse as possible with Baltimore; and give a
preference in their dealings to country merchants.
who get heir supplies lsewherct than in Baltimore.
We have never examined critically the merits OF
the controversy, but wa incline to the opinion that
the high prices Of beef arc attributable mainly TO
natural causes, and TO no combinations among the
Graziers. If this be true, the league of the butch
ers would seem to be unwise and unjust, and we
are pleased to see that it has been resisted in a be-
coming spirit on the par, of the Grnziers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

CANAL ACROSS THE lsTHMus OF PASAMA-The
Republic of New Grenada has granted To a COM
pany the privilege of making a canal, railroad or
McAdamized road, over this isthmus. In 1886,
this privilege was accorded to Col. Charles Bidale.
The conditions of the privilege not having been
fulfilled, it has been granted TO a company associa-
ted with the house Of Solomon & Co. Of Guada-
loupe. The agent of this company is now in Eu-
rope, with The view of raising the means, and ma
king the preparations for this enterprise.
The conditions ofthis contract are unusually
hard upon the company, and the Globe says, that
it may be safely predicted that the funds for ma
king this canal, under the present contract, will
never be raised Contrary to the usual induce
ments to embark in such enterprises, that of an in
creasing value in the stock, in the present case, the
stock must diminish in value every day, since it
must become the property of the State at the end
Of fifty years.-Aiex Ga=.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

LYScH LAVA Case Of Ihe administration of
lynch Law occurred at Detroit a short time since,
which we could applaud were it not for the innate
repugnance we have to every thing like ~paIPa6le
opposition to law. The circumstances, as we
learn frem the Detroit papers, we're something like
the following. A butcher named Naples employ
ed a man to assist him in his business. This man
perfermed all that was required OF him, and con
tinued labonns until the employer became indebted
10 him in some uncomfortable amount. 1t was at
length discovered that the laborer was a deserter
from the British army in Canada, and in order to
cancel MS obligation to him, Naples gets him az
toxicated, conveys him across the lines, and deliv-
ers him into the hands of the British authorities
For this kind Office the wretch was whipped and
cropped for his pnins by the British officers, or I'M
der their authority, and suffered to depart
He reached Detroit, and il being understood that
the r-or man whom he had betrayed would have
to suffer death, the ropulace caught tho betrayer
who would sell the life OF a tellow.man for a few
paltrv dollars, rode him on a rail, shaved his head,
Jared and sanded it, and he was finally lodged in
Jail to protect him from humiliation. 1t is regar-
ded as a matter Of satisfaction by the citizens OF
Detroit that he is not an American, but a foreign
er, who, we doubt not, from this specimen OF his
character, had left his country for his country's
good bali. Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

HENRY CLAY IN MISSOURI.

The Wings Of St. Lofts held an animated meet
ing on the 9th inst, at which preliminary steps
were taken in reference to the approaching State
Convention. Among the resolutions passed at the
meeting, we And The following;
Resolped, That although We do not desire to
f~orestail the action Of the National Convention III
its selection 81 candidates for President and Vice
President, we still cannot withhold the expression
of III decided preference for HE.RY CLAY as the
Wing candidate for President, and our entire con-
6dsnce In his ~falenss, palriotism and devotton to
the whole Union.
The Republican noticing the meeting, observes;
THE Wing meeting yesterday at the Court rouse,
was all that we could have desired. The small
space left in our columns at the hour OF ADJOURN
rnent, prevents our making many remarks upon .he
tone and character Of the proceedings, u W iacs
this were necessary. The preamble and resoiu-
ZION, speak the sentiments Of the meeting, and are
such as will meet, we doubt not, with a hearty re-
spond from the Wing party throughout the State.
II will be seen that whilst the Wings OF this coun-
" are willing to support whomsoeyer may be nom
mated by the National Convention for the FRESH
dency, their preferences are for that unwayering,
neyer-tiring and much abused patriot and states
man. Henry Clay. When this resolution was read,
burst OF applause resounded throughout the room
After the report and resolutions were adopted, the
Hon. S. M. White being present, was called upon
for a speech. 1he call was wholly unexpected by
Mr.. W., and he rose, for the moment, under a
slight embarrassment, but which instantly dlssP-
pesrcd, and for abou, thirty minutes he kept the
house rivited in attention 10 his remarks, winch he
delivered with peculiar perspicuity and beauty
He briefly surveyed the history Of the past ond
last administrations, showed the eorrup'ing iniu-
ence by which they sought and retained power
and the great political and moral evils which they
are entertaining upon the country and its instltu-
,ions. us paid q high and just tribute to the
worth. eenious and patriotism Of Henry Clay
His remarks we're received with great applause,
and he sat down under the acclamations OF the
meeting"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

THF SuB-IREAsuRY R~EvIykD.-lna letter from
the Presideat to the citizens OF York county, Penn
sylvania, he uses the following language:
That there should have been differences of opin-
ion in regard to the first of the measures TO which
YOU have particularly alluded, considering the com
mendable sensitiyeness OF the public mind TO what
ever concerns the national finances, is not surpr-
sing. These differences are however obviously
yielding to a more correct understanding OF the
subject in all its bearings, and the time IS not, /
uust, very distant " When it will receive the cordial
assent ofall disinterested persons. 1t Is now IN
~dergoing the safest Of all political tests, the Impair
,ial scrutiny of an intelligent and patriotic people,
who are at the same time the principle patty in
interest, and the judge IN the last resort. As they
decide, so will il, and so should it be-"
The snb-Treasury scheme has been kiHed three
or four times in Congress, and once or twice already
by the PeoPie-but still it is persisted in. And If
Executive perseverance can carry a measure, it will
be carried.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

HE MINERAL S-TAIE.-MlssOuTt Is more than
ever likely to retain the name ofUe Mineral State.
Coal, Iron, Copper and Lead have been known to
abound within her borders, and very recently gold
has been found of great purity in its native state.
The Republican mentions having seena piece which
was p~loughed up in a field about thirty miles from
St Louis on the waters of The Merrlmac. 1t was
assayel by gentlemen belonging 10 the Western
Academy of Natural Science, and found to be seven
teen carrots fine. The piece submitted TO this test
was about half the size Of a hens egg. Similar
humps have at d ferent times been found but the
finders not knowing what it was, it elected no at
tention. 1t is not yet known whether it exists in
larse quantities or not.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

The MAsoNIc PRocEssIoS, says the Williams
mort Banner of the 30 ult., Notwithstanding The
the unfavorable weather, which prevailed during the
forenoon of Monday last, attracted a considerable
number of visitors TO our town, of members OF the
order, and citizens of several of the neighboring
towns. The procession moved from the Lodge
Room about two o'clock, and was joined by the
Lodge of Odd Fellows, of Hagrrstown, passed
through our streets TO the Lutheran Church, and
listened to an eloonent address suitable % the occa-
sion. from the Rev. Mr.. JACKSON, of Winchester,
Ifrhe weather had been more propitious, the num-
hers would have nc doubt been greatly augmented.
The utmost order prevailed during the day, and
QUO citizens were much gratifcd by the music of
The bands in attendance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

The CRors.-We had cut from our exchange
papers a number Of paragraphs in relation TO the
crops, but deem it useless to publish them, as from
every direction, over the whole wide extended oun'
try, there comes but one voice, and that Is that SO
bouptiful a Weld has not blessed The labors of the
husba ndman for wears. In the South, where The
grain has already been harvested, the anticiPations
of the farmer, in reference to the yield have been
fully realized, and according to a Virginia paper,
there seems to be but two considerations 10 abate
his satisfaction. The first is the apprehension that
bread stuff will fall in price, and the second the
cost and labor of getting so heavy a crop to market
The Tobacco crops too seem to be on a par with
every thing else. The National lntelligencer, which
speaks knowingly of the prospect of this product
OF our State, says 1.-THE Tobacco Crops %partnke
of the benefits of the late genial rains and seasonal
bic weather. Every where the planter reJoiees IN
the fair prospect OF an abundant crop. For the
growth and present healthy condition of the tobacco
CROP, the weather has been, 50 far, extremely favor
able."-Bah. Chron.
CRoPs IN New YoRK-A letter from Ontario
county, to tho Journal Of Commerce, dated June
%. snys:" The wheat looks remarkably well in this
section. l never saw so little poor wheat IN TWEEN
" years. Corn has not grown any in three weeks.
Still, us the Dutchman says, it is there, and If the
weather changes suddenly for The better, we may
yet have corn, although the chance seems at pre-
sent TO be against it. Oats look as well as any
one could wish. The only danger is, that there
may be too much straw in both wheat and oats.-
4 change from wet to dry weather would be OF
grea, use at present. Potatoes have come up with
strong, vigorous stalks, and no doubt will be a very
abundant CROP. Indeed every thing seems to grow
abundantly this season."
CRoPs IN WEST TENSEssEE.-The Memphis
Enquirer of the 18th inst, says: d" From every sec
ton Of our State, the accounts from the wheat crop
represent it to be unusually promising and large.
According to that paper, the calculation is that the
wheat will generally yield 90, and a good portion
off IS bushels to the acre. This season" the
Enquirer adds, &" there need net be one dollar paid
to Ohio, Kentucky, or Virginia. for Roar." The
same prospect exists in Tennessee, as 10 the home
supply Of meat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-04

IMPORTANT Decision TO TRAyELERs.-The Quin-
cy Mass Patriot gives notice off novel decision
IN an action of Noah Ftisld va. the Baintree and
Weymouth Turnpike Corporation, determined at
the last term of the Court of Pleas for the
County of Norfolk, Mass. 1t was settled That IA
person travelling over said Turnpike upon the COM
mon and ordinary business of family concerns-go-
ing tot grist mill, &c.-is exempted from the toll.
These exemptions extend to procuring fuel for the
fire and other necessa-ies for the use of a family,
and such other business as necessarily appertains to
the support thereof. 1t was adiudged in this case
that the plaintiff recover the amount of money paid
the defendants for toll while passing their toll gate
for the purposes aforesaid.