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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

The P,esident Of the Bank OF Virginia has taken
the field in the Enquircr, under his own sign.nanu-
al, Us Chairman Of the Democratic Central Com
miltee. ". addIesses himself TO the Committee Of
Vigilance, which he and his associates have sppoin-
ted in the various Counties, for the purpose Of 81.
psrvisins The People and controlling their action.
lie tells his aforesaid Committees whom he has set
up over the People, These are no common iimes.
md no common eaofts are necessary to save the
STATE from the hands Of the Opposition" "You
may freely command all the services which Il may
be il our power 20 render to the common cause"
This liberal offer may not imply that the whole
capital Of the Bank Of Virginia Is At The command
ii these Committees, because that c pitsJ Is not st
the sole disposnl Of the President. But it does inn
Ply, that. whatever influence, direct or indirect,
that high money functionary may exert. whatever
AID he csn by possibility extend. may be confdens'
y relied on, TO sustain the Executive At Washing
ton in its unequal warfare against the People
" You may freely command all the seycisss which
it may be IN our power to render" is the sweeping
and comprehensive power Of attorney granted by
the Bank President TO his drilled Committees Ihro.
out the Commonweslth.-Ri cA. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
PERFORMANCES.

In the spring of 1881, when 3 years old, lame
and in bad condition., he ran mile eats at Tree Hill
with Trifle anC several others; he was third in the
race, won by Mr.. VIM. Minge's Molly Howell, in
three heats. For particulars, see American Turf
Register, June No, 1881, vol. 9. p. 5l3.l In the
ensuing fall he ran at New Market, (Petersburg,)
two mile heats, winning his race in three heats,
beating Mr.. Goode's colt by Eclipse, Mr., William
Johnson's Clifford by Sir Charles, and received for
felt from two others, amounting to $500. The
next spring his owner gave him a trial with the
celebrated Bayard two miles, and then a single
mile; he proved better on both trials than Bayard;
he ran the two miles in 3m. SIS, the one mile in
I'm. SIS, on a dead heavy sandy course; in this
trial ~Pamunky sustained an injury-so much SO that
he was never clear of lsmeness. A few weeks az
Ter, he ran at Fairfield, four mile heats, and was
beaten by ZInganee and Collier-Bonnets O'Blue
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 finally ter
minated his racing career.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

Tax ARMy--The Amy Of The United States. We
believe, now consists IF Major General Mscomb,
commandc~in chef, Major General Scott, General
Wool. and Col. Worth. These several divisions
ore disposed "a follow. ;--Gen. Macomb occupies
all that portion of Flolida unoccupicd by the Sem-
inoles. Gen. Wool is stationed 1 In the country bo-
tween the great lakes and the Delta Of the Missis-
sippi.
Col. Worth garrisons tho frontier from Lake
Erie TO Lake Champaign. The remaining grand
division. consisting Of Gen. Scott, 10 posted In the
beautiful region beyond the Qnoqnisopa.sokessa-
nasnogog river, in New Hampshire, from New.
Phrsmagog. along the 81. Croir. The Ayoostook,
aud the 81 Johns, TO the Bay of Fundy--keepinx
al arms length the Binenoses On The me hand, und
the Mainiacs on The oiher.=N. Y. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

THE NEws FROM EseLAsD.-The accounts BY
the Monongahria, gwen to-day, the 18th inst, viii
tend 10 increase the interest with which the public
on this side tho Atlantic will look to the arrival Of
the Great Western, now daily, and even hou,ly ex-
pected. For our part, however, we adyise patience
and equanimiiy. Whatever the complexion Of tho
last or the neat accounts from England may be. We
cannot for a moment believe that the friendly rela-
tions Of the two countries can be broken up, or
even interrupted. by the difficulties OF the Border
question. To be sure, it might be otherwise, if
such persons as the writer in the Liverpool Stan
dard, and some Of our own hested countrymen on
the Boulder, or those on the other side the Border.
had the power to determine the question. Bot for
tnnaieiy, the issues OF peace and war, between two
great nations. are not coufided to such inferior
hands. The wisdom Of Government on each side
will be brought to bear upon the question; and, A.
we have not heretofore doubted, 80 do we now
doubt. will suffice to adjust the vexed question Of
boundary, in a peaceful. rational manner-a man
ner becoming enlightened nations--snd without re-
sort to the destructive sr~bitrement Of war, which
seltles nothing.-Bak. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
NUMBER 8.


FEslSlsx HxKotsS.--We have jsst been snfor-
med by Major Stersves Of the foliowing tragic oo-
eurfences thar took place on Monday night last.
nepr Bloomsbury. Warren County New Jersey, a.
bolt Q miles from Easion ! the particulars IL which
are as follows. About . o'clock on the evening al
laded to, a negro slave aged about % years and
b~elonging TO zen. Williamson, went to tho house
Of his sen, MI. G. Williamson. who was from
home, and having conducted himself improperly.
Was ordered from the premises by Mrs. William
son. tie rsturaed 10 hrs MASTER residence, whore
he stayed until midaight, when be again repaired
20 house OF the son, and demanded sdmiuance.-
Mrs. w. commended him not to enter, for ifh~ did
hr would Jeopardisc his life. He disrsgardcd tho
threat. forced open the door, and entered the room
upon which Mrs. W. took UP a loaded gun, which
her husband always kept, approaching The negro.
who stili Pcrslsted in sndeasoring 10 accomplish
his wicked design, and sbo, him. The load enter
ed his breast, he staggered backward . few feet.
aud fell dead on the floor. The lady is a daueh,es
Of Mr., Drake Of Washington. New J~rsey. She
wss left alone with her cAiIdren. in a house located
., some distance from any ether. and no mems,
bn, those made use Of. to preserve her chastity and
honor. which we're threatened by the slave. -Eas-
son (Pcna.) Sentinel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
"A u X .

An old and esteemed friend writing to US, spys:-
" Do moi forget The 30h ef APrh. IL was the day
on which the noble machine, the Constitution, re-
ceived il first impulse, and has proceeded 80 hsppi-
ly ever since. The 4th of March was TO have been
the day for commencing the grand Experiment but
tho roads werc so bad. and the Conscript Fathers
mostly travelled on horseback, ia those primitive
days OF the Republic, that q quorum could not be
hnd ill the 30th 81 Aprii, 1859, when the FIRST in
auguratioh of a President OF the United States took
place in the old Federal hall, New YoIk-and an
august ceremonial IL was. On that occasion, the
first President was dressed wholly in American
Manufactures. When The 30lh IT April arrives, !
will have seen FIFTY TEARS Of the success Of the
great experiment ofSelf Government, Equal Rights
and Equal Laws."-Ater. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
THE FLORIDA A

The annexed hit at the u~nending Florida Wa
is from a " down East" paper:-
Ever since the creation,
BY the best calculation,
The Florida War has been raging,
And It's our expectation
Tint the last conhagration
Will find US the snme contest waging.
And yet It's not an endless war,
As facts will plainly show,
Having been ended" forty times
In twenty months or so.
Sam Jones, Sam Jones, thou great unwhipped,
Thou mak'st a world of bother,
Indeed, we quite suspect thou art
One Davy Jones brother.
"The war i. ended" comes the news,
We've caught him in our gin;
The war is ended, past a doubt,
"Sam Jones has just come in"
But bark next day the tune we change,
And sing a counter strain;
The wars not ended, for, behold,
Sam Jones is out again!'
And ever and anon we hear,
Proclaimed in cheering tones,
Our Generals had-a battle 7 no,
A "talk" with Samuel Jones!
For aught we see, while ocean rolls,
Gas though these crafty Seminoles
Were doubly nerved and siuewed,)
Nor art nor force can e'er avail,
But, like some modern premium tale,
The wars " to be continued"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
POLITICAL L..
~
Of the Wing Members Of the Legislature,
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
Concluded.


In relation to the power of the General Govern
ment to construct works of Internal Improvement,
it is known that Mr.. Van Buren, at one time recog-
nized it in its most Objectionable form. That he
afterwards recanted this opinion, furnishes only
another link in the chain of testimony which goes
to sustain the position, that the character of bis
constitutional opinions depends upon the particu-
lar occasion by which they are elected, and the OBJ
ice is to which they are to be applied, and do not
flow from fixed and determinate prime Piles OF con-
struction-the only safe ground OF reliance, and
destitute of which no politician deserves the name
of a statesman, or can be safely trusted with the
duties Of the Chief Magistracy, in a limited Gov
eminent. Scarcely less Objectionable is that mode
ofconstruction sanctioned by the authority of Gen.
Jackson's name, which draws a distinction be-
tween works of a national and of a local charac-
ter, and between improvements above and 6eiow
ports Of entry. Both admit of the most fragrant
abuses, while the latter involves the absurdity that
a law ofCongress, by establishing a port of entry
where " God and Nature" have never intended
that one shall exist. may give a new meaning TO
the Constitution, and indefinitely enlarge the juris-
diction of Congress7 The recognition of the pow
er to appropriate money unfortunately, is less
indrfensible, because less liable to perversion and
unjust discrimination, than these nice and imprac-
ticable distinctions-which, under the legislation
of corrupt and unprincipled men, will always be
converted into an engine of partial and sectional
aggrandizement, 20 the exclusion Of the South, of
course, from all the benefits of the system, ifsys-
TEN it can be called, which is so indefinite in its
character and SO uncertain in its results. The per-
nicious and extravagant effects of this novel prin-
ciple, may be traced in the increased amount of
expenditures for this branch of the public service.
Indeed, it is admitted. by the friends ofthe Admin
is%tration.* that Z" the estimates for 1889, for inn
proving certain harbors, and the navigation Of GER
I tain rrPpk1 and EiyarG uunnunf IN ElT1H mn
See the Address adopted by the Democratic
Convention held in Richmond, on the 25tll of March,
1889.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

white about him except a small star in the FORE
head, full fifteen hands and three inches high. Of
great beauty, and fine size and bone, whose pedi-
gree, as will be seen below. is not surpassed by any
horse, will stand the present season at my stable,
three miles west of Charlestown, at Fifteen Dol
lars the single leap; Twenty Dollars the season, if
paid within the season if not paid within the sea-
son, Twenty-Five Dollars and Forty Dollars to in
sure a mare with foal. Irregular attendance for.
feits the insurance. Fifty Cents cash to the Groom
in every case.
Taking into consideration the hard times, and to
afford farmers as well as racers an opportunity Of
raising blooded stock, l have put Pamunky ut a
much lower price than a horse ofhis high standing
as a racer and foal getter ought to stand.
Good pasturage and grain will be furnished for
mares on moderate terms. Every possible care
will be taken TO prevent accidents or escapes, but |
will not be accountable for them.
All mares put to Pamunky last season, which have
failed being in fosl, will be insured at the season
price. SAMUEL CAMERON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

An AmRRicAs NoHLKMAs.-It will doubtless
be highly gratifying to the numerous friends Of ths
Rev. Alexander Gordon Fraser. late OF Bottle Hill,
New Jersey, TO learn that the hasiness which called
him 10 Scotland bids feir 10 Icsalt 10 the triumph
ant establishment Of his claim to ONE of the Gncss
estates in that country. We are Informed, by .
letter received by the mother Of Mrs Fraser. Who
resides In this village thai on the 10th of + ebruary,
last, Mr.. Ffaeer. according 10 the forms OF Scottish
law, WA. proclaimed, vt Tho Cross Ia Edinbure,
heir 10 the title and estates Of the Baiouy Of Lcvai.
Ec.--NoY uaM Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

A NEw 1RgoRY MIR. Edward Palmer, the
Editor and Proprietor Of The Maine Farmer. has is
sued a pamphlet. the object Of which. 10 TO d.
away with the use of money altogether. The title
page Of which contains the following extraordinary
paragraph: Published by Edward Palmer, who
has nothing 10 do with money; being convinced
that it is an anti christian institution he mas
been travelling. we understand, for the last three
or four years, preaching this doctrine. When he
Is short Of clothes and other necessarics Of lie, he
labors with his own hands TO procure them, bur will
not under any consideration. receive money. he
carries his theory into practice which 10 mora than
many do now-n. day = Potoaoe Ads,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
Hanover County. Va, Feb. 1889.

P.a.uC.N.kx. when a yearling, was lame for
three or four months, in, I think, his right fore foot.
I supposed it was from a kick Of a mule colt that
was in the same pasture with him. You may re-
member that, when first put in training, after any
severe exercise, that leg pufed, and | always
thought it was owing to the injury | have mention
ed. 1t was in that leg he broke down. | always
doubted whether he would not fail there-a cir
cumstance which made me more willing to part
with him before his FIRST race-and | preferred sell
ling him to you who knew all the circumstances.
Your most obedient servant.
WILLIAM +. WICKHAM.
Maj. Til. boswell. March 8, 1885.
The season has commenced, and will end on the
LIST day of July. S. c.
March 81, l839.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

AxEoDorE OF CHIvALRY.-tt 10 related In Mr..
Wharton, History Of English poetry, that during
The reign Of Edward Ill a trosp of Knighss being
drawn up, prepared TO proceed on some very gal
liant aud rcfious ente, prize. the Countess Of Sslis-
bury, ono Of the most accomplished and beautiful
ladies Of that day, came forth, and in order 10 is-
spire them NTH invincible for,itudc, kissed them
every one, in the open street, in tho presence oe
thousands of admiting spsc,stors. Tho ago VI
chivairy has passed AWAY,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

TRIuMpBs OF SrEAM.-The Boston Advertiser
of March 22d, says; "On Wednesday last a wild
goose which had slrayed from her dock. and was
resiing her wings on the marshes near tho Eastorn
Rail Road, was surprised hy The rapid nrproach Of
the locomotive. Apparently somewhat be ildered,
she attempted to resume her fight in the direction
of the Rail Road usck. but WAS struck by tho top
Of one Of the passenger cars, and Mr. i. c. Hale,
the conductor, who happened 10 be present a thss
part Of thu train, seized ard secured hrr."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

CONSIDERABLE riFLp OF Nurs.-Aaren Nsf,
Of Montgomery eoun,y, Ohio. has had by bic fest
wife J children aad by them 81 gland ehiidrs n aud
by them " great grand children and by them |
great great grand child in all 1876. The old gen
tlcrnsu Is IN good health and bids fair 10 see another
generation. He can crack a joke as though he WIS
twenty but having Lost his teeth, il 10 said he can
crack no mere nuts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
PO NED 81 .
THE STEAMBOAT.
By 0. ". HoIMrs

BY o. w. HoLMEs.
See how yon flaming herald treads
The ridged and rolling waves,
As, crashing DER their crested heads,
She bows her surly slaves!
With foam before, and FIRE behind,
She rends the ~clinging sea,
That flies before the roaring wind,
Beneath her kissing lee.
The morning spray, like sea-born flowers
With heaped and slistening belts.
Falls round her fast, in ringing showers,
With every wave that sweils;
And flaming Ger the midnight deep,
10 lurid fringes thrown,
The living gems of ocean sweep
Along her flashing zone.
With clashing wheel, and lifting keel,
And smoking torch on high,
When winds are loud, and pillows reel,
She thunders foaming by!
When seas are silent and serene,
With even beam she glides,
The sunshine g%limmering through the green
That skirts her cleaning sides.
Now, like a wild nymph, far apart
She wells her shadowy form,
The beating of her reckless heart,
Still sounding through the storm;
Now answers, like a courtly dame,
The reddening surges DER,
With flying scarf of spaHgled fame,
The Pharos of the shore.
Tonight yon pilot shall not sleep,
Who Trims his narrow sail;
Tonight yon frigate scarce shall keep
Her broad breast to the gale;
And many a foresail, seooped and strained
Shall break from yard and stay,
Before this smoky wreath has stained
The rising mist of day.
Harki bark II near yon whis,ling shroud
see yon quivering mast;
The black throat Of The hunted cloud
Is painting forth the blast!
An hour, and, whirled like winnowing chaff
The giant surge shall fling
His tresses DER yon pennon staff,
White as the sea birds wing!
Yet rest, We wanderers of the deep;
Nor wind nor wave shall tire
Those feshless arms, whose pulses leap
With floods of living fire;
Sleep on land when the morning light
Streams DER the shining bay,
Oh, think of those for whom the night
Shall never wake in day!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

&.q.uL.NkT was foaled in the spring of 1923
he was got by American Eclipse, (the N. York
Horse,)-his dam Atalanta (Drummond's) was by
Sir Archy, his grand dam the famous race mare
Bellona, by Sir Harry, G. g. dam by Melzar, &. g. g..
dam Jet, by Haynes Flimnap, G. z. G. &. dam Dr.
anna, by Claudius, 6. 6. 6. g. 6. dam Sally Painter,
by Sterling, 6. g. g. &. &. g. dam Old Silver, impor-
ted, as was Sterling, and both by Belsize Arabian.
For a more particular account of Jet and her
pedigree, see American Turf Register, vol. 2, p
500.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

THE rasr WINTER AN observing correspon-
dent Of The Boston Cenlinrl ss,s;--"D During tho
winner past, snow in small quantities. has fallen on
10 different days, amounting in the whole TO about
. feet; less, probably, than ~as ever known 10 fall
here in any winter before. In 1922 and 20, The
quantity was Judged 10 he 90 inches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

FATAL AccIpEST.-hr John Nj. Nolan, the
keeper Of the Merchant Hotel, in Charleston, S,
C., whilst driving a Phaton in company with a
friend. in that city, on Thursday last, was thrown
OUT Of the vehicle, by the horse taking fright. and so
much Injured thereby as 10 cause his death in a few
ninutes.-Rieh. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

Perhaps Major Jack Downing never made a
more shrewd remark than appears in his last epis-
tie touching war. He says be has always noticed
that those great wat heroes who are esermore talk
ing Of losing the last drop OF their blood in the wa,
of battle. are amazing careful how they spill the
Grsr!-PhA. GGz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

The bill aulhorising tho Moderator and Commits
sioners of Hagerstown to subscribe $50, 600 to the
Franklin Rail Road, has passed both branches of
the Legislature OF Maryland.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
CERTIFICATES

Five of Pamunky's colts we're trained last spring,
all of which were winners-one OF them trained in
my stable, Martha Beckerton, winner of three colts
stakes. In the fall she was matched against Col.
Whites favorite fly by Goliah, for $500. and re-
ceived forfeit of $3.50. A few days after, she ran a
four mile race at Warrenton Springs, against Mr..
KendalPs Master Henry and Mr.. Lufborough's
mare--she won the first heat, lost the second and
third by not more than three feet, running twelve
miles In the mud, carrying two pounds over weight,
and badly rode. The next week she ran over the
Jefferson County Course, two mile heats in very
bad order, and was beaten by Molinera, drumming
second a nag of extraordinary speed.
His two year Odds, trained last fall, were of such
promise as to induce the owners to enter them in
the largest stakes in lower Virginia. | have a flly
now in training which | would not sell for $500.
As a race nag she is considered much superior to
Martha Beckerton.
l deem it but simple justice to state, that Pam
unky was a Race Horse of the very hrst order, and
can with ~propriety say, that previous to his injury
he was superior to any | ever trained.
THOMAS BOSWELL.
Hanover County, Va, Feb. 1889.
We do certify, in the spring Of 1882, at Major
Thomas Doswell's, we saw a trial of two miles and
then a single mile, with Bayard and Pamunky the
former was considered a frst-ratc two mile horse ;
Pamunky beat Bayard the two miles, running in
the rear / ! miles; in half an hour after, they ran a
mile, and Pamunky beat Bayard a few get. We
believed Pamunky to be 4 better horse at that time
than Bayard. The two miles were run in 3m. SIS,
and the mile in I'm. SIS. We believe Pamunky
was injured in that trial, and in a few weeks after
broke down.
Given under our hands this ODD day of Decem-
Der, 1882.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Jr.
HARDIN BURNLEY,
WILLIAM l.. WHITE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25
VOLUME 40.
PAMUNKY.

THIS splendid, thor
ough-bred superior
Stallion, bred by VIM. F.
Wickham, of Richmond,
q beautiful bay, with black
laaa mnna. and tail no
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-04-25

Convention held in Richmond, on the 25tll of March,
1889.
Morning herald., 1839-12-23

IvA PEREMpTORY sALE-ln Chancer,-Ofa beau
I,M tifu Country Redeocc-Will be sold public
at Stewards Hotel in the city Of Newars. the
oath day ofDecember inst at vclech NJ. precisely all
certain Dwelling House. with the grounds thercuno be-
longing in the occupancy Of Cci John Plume situate
lying the rsrh ward Of tie city Of Newark
~ Of Essex and state Of New Jerses
The house built by days work under the superntend
f the and has been occupied II is 4S
feet front by 40 feet Deep with han through the centre 10
feet in width 1t contains 10 10 panries basement
reons kitchen and subcear stories in height with
'front.' and observatory the top piazzas font and
rear underneath 10 feet in width, which flag
ced with blue The foundation Of the building is 4S by
90 feet including tie Pazzs The parlors s by 40 (ee
aud connected with sliding DOORS
The place beautifully situated the banks OF the Passac
distance north Of the Bridge The House stands
elevated ground and there gratnsl slope down to the
river, upon which il is bounded for 37s feet.
There are about ST Of land attached which is beau
fully laid garden aad the whole 10 enclosed by
and substantial board fence.
There is aarge carriage house. stable, and wood house.
the mises well OF first rate soft water aud large brick
csern
The land with the buildings thereon cost the proprietor
than $40 600, and is TO be sold to satisfy Mortgage
thereon amounting with interest to about Se0oe ds9'