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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
HISPANI0I-A

BOYER the President of this Island, appears 10
have improved very much upon the precedents es.
tablished by a Chief officer OF a neigllboring Repub-
lie; especially in the " take the responsibility
one: and the ebony colored Republicans of Hav,;
appear to be sinking into a slavery as abiect a. thai
from which they delivered themselves some wear.
since. A diffculty-eppearst to have arisen between
the President and the Legislature, because the Re.
publican members of the House opposed him in hi.
attempts to introduce in an unconstitutional man.
ner, certain men into the Senate. This oppo, ition
SO enraged His Excellency" that he called out
his ~trooPs-placed a force at the entrance to the
House ot Representatives, Interfering the entrance
OF those who would not yield to him-and finally is.
sued a proclamation forbidding any one to speak
about what was passing. oyerpowered by these
violent measures, the Republican members retired,
and left Boyer in possession of WIN, he desired
subssryient House and Senate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

GUsPowDgR on RAIL koADs.-A serious acei-
dent occurred on the Richmond and Fredericks-
burg Railroad 90 FRIDAY, 18Th inst. The rear car
OF a long train Of burden cars, was suddenly blown
up, (when a couple of miles from Louisa Court
House, killing one Of the hands attending the train,
and ipjuring several other persons, and scattering
the contents of The car far and wide. The explo-
sion was caused by 8 keg Of gunpowder which bad
been boxed up and put on the car, to be forwarded
to some point on the route. IL is said to have been
marked "Sundries ;''-but that, we should add, the
Richmond house, which sent on the gunpowder. de-
MES. That house says, there was no attempt at
concealment, and in fact, no concealnpent, from the
Rail Road conductor or agent, 10 the case. be
this ms il may, there should be a law or regulation,
unalterabie as those Of the Modes and Persians,
against carrying gunpowder as freight upon Rail-
road cars, the moving power Of which is a steam en-
CINE, with its " meteoric showers. "-Bdh. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
THE LATE FIRE IN NEW YORK,

The New York Despatch says - In taking a
turn about the ruins on Saturday, we found work
men employed upon two Of the churches injured by
the conaagra,ion which destroyed the National The
atre. The repairs Of the French Clutch are in a
state of great forwardness and the workmen upon
the Presbyterian Church in Franklin street, have
made very good progress. The African Charch is
entirely down; the Theatre is untouched, and the
walls will fall themselves one of these days, il not
taken down, as they should be. The churches, of
the rebuilding of which nothing has been said, are
much nearer completion than the : Metropolitan
Theatre is near commencement"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

RIGHTS OF SLAVE STATEs.-lt will be recollec-
ted that some two years since. it was charged in
Georgia that certain citizens of Maine, while in a
commercial pursuit, did admit upoaa vessel and Sc
crete slaves belonging toa gentleman ofGeurgia md
finally cary them away. This transaction led 10
some CORES pondence between the Governors of
Georgia and Marie. in which tho former demanded
he citizens of Maine as fugitiv,s from Justice,
charged with the crime Of violating the laws oil
Georgia for the protection of slave property. The
Governor Of Maine has, up to this day. refused to
give them up. Referring to the fact, Governor Gil
mer, in Lis late message to the Georgia Legislature,
says:
This State must therefore protect, by is own
authority, the rights of It's ciiizens in slave proper
~ against The disposition Of the people of Maine 10
viulate them. For this purpose YOU will be iusti.
fed In declaring by law that all cIizens Of Maine
who may come within the jurisdiction Of This State
on board o. any vessel as owners, officers, or mari.
ncrs. shall be considered as doing so with intent to
commit The crime Of seducing negro slaves from
their owners and he dealt with accordingly, by The
officers If in-ticr."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

"PARTIEs.-From present appearances we are
led to believe thai al The opening Of The nert Lee
gisiatuTe there sciH be tsoo parties found among
the Democrats. The one will be for temporising
with the Banks and favoring them in their suspen-
sion-the other, of which we have already elected
ourseif a member, will go for making stockholders
liable Individually for their notes, the appointment
Of Bank Commissioner 10 watch the banks and
prevent them from cheating the people, and The an
milling Of all soho are not in condition TO resume
Immediate specie payments. The temporisipg
partg wiH be composed Of men rho are connected
nth corporations, and pursuing a business based
upon loans from banks, and their influence which
We all know will be considerable. The other will
be composed Of men determined 70 prevent another
suspension as far as 10 their power, and to enact
laws which viii guard the community from the in
roads q bunk sharpers."
The above IS from the " Iron Gray" a loco foco
paper published at Harrisburg Pa. Already the
loco focos begin TO give OUT Jselers, showing that
they will not do with the Banks in Pennsylvania, as
they n missed they would. They intend 10 belle
their proiessions.' A betting man may safely
venture a " York shilling" that they follow in the
footsteps Of Tennessee, and calmly swallow all the
nisdeeds Of The Banks, monster and all.-BaAi-
more Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
GEORGETOWN MARKET.
From the GsOrgetoscn .sdroeate OF .y-or. rs.
III IL d.

In Shepherdstovn, on Tuesday. the l9;h inst,
Mr.. JoHN X WHITE to Miss ELLEN JEwkTr.
On Wednesday, the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.
Whetry, Col. HoRAcE l.. RoBARDs. Of Oxford,
Granville County. N c., to Miss ELIzABETB JAsE,
Youngest daughter of DR.. Jos. w. Watkins, Of
Goochland County, Va.
On Tuesdsy, the 5ih inst, by the Rev. William
jackson, Mr.. THOMAS PAGE, Of Powhatan County
TO Miss SALLY PAGE, OF Clarke County, Va.
AT Jackson Hill, on Thursday. tie 3lst ult., BY
the Rev. Henry Slicer, DR.. +. B. Culver, of KY
TO Miss ADELA KENDALL, daughter ofthe Post
Master General.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
MEssRs NAYLoR AND INGERsoLL

A Washington Correspondents Of the Baltimore
Patriot states that both Mcssrs. MAYOR. and In
eERsoLL have been at Washington and marked
their seats in the House Of Representatives lie
says :-"From thi. yon will hear that Mr.. lnger-
soil intends to contest Mr.. MAYORS seat, a, oil ha-
yards. This case will probably create quite as
much sensation as that Of New Jersey members,
rise to scenes of violence. Mr.. Nsylor will not
yield his seat without yielding his life and Mr. In
gersoll, it is said, is absolutely desperate in refer
ence to the contest" Rare things may be expected
in Washington this winter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From, the Baltimore Patriot or .rso.

CATTLE.-Price during the week ranraa
20 lof ihieriof, TO SI,oO per cwt for prime
PoRK.-Country Pork begins to arrive in W.,
CONS. and is taken at about $3.50 per cwt. va
We continue to quote prime We.,s,,
assorted Bacon at 8 cts; strictly prime WEN WEN
Hams at 10 to IA cts; good do. at 9 10 10 -. .s NET
dllnes at ) cts; and Shoulders at 7 TO "a ria "s'
FLouR.-Ho,card Street Flour Al the H.. 4,
closing our review of the market last wsaL ~. "
Store price " How ard street Flour was unss,,iuS
holders then asking $6,37a 10 $3.50. SaI.s%
several parcels were made on FRIDAY aftcruooa
and on Saturday at $6,37a, and the principal ,,Js.
OF the present week were made up 10 TuesI.u :.
the same price. Later on that day several ns,,., !.
were sold at S6,3l4. Sales have been since msds
at the last named price, and also at sc. 37s. W.
quote the Store price 10 day at S6,3l 10 eBa7i
and the Car price at S6.12e. The Wagon nr..
has been settled at $6,25 for several day, ns,"
CITY MaIs Flonr-There is a good demand 6rb,
S6,25 W +"
WHEAT.-Priccs have been steady ,bror,h,.,
the week at 81 10 and Sl.l5 for good TO slriciIv
pIlme reds, and at 81 aud s / 10 for Inferior "a n
good reds. Common 10 good whites have sold i,
Sl,io and $l,l5, and prime family -four white,
at about 10 cents per bushel higher. The price,
quoted above show the true state Of the Whea,
market 10 day.
CoRN.-The sales up to Wednesday. inclusive
were made at 81 sud So cts. for new white; At S.
aud % cts for new yellow at Sc and IS cts. for Old
white aud at TO and 81 cts. for old yellow.
RYE Sales at 65 cts.
OATs-- Sales al % and 90 cts.
Fla xsEEp.- The Wagon price is Sl,l2I pc,
bushel. No sales from Stores.
PLASTER Sales made at 80. 37I per ton.
NHIsKEY.-Ihere is a moderate demand tf
hhds. al 81 cts and for bbls. at "a cts. The Wa
gon price continues al % cts, exclusive Of the Dbl.
-.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
The LEGISLATURE.

Our Legislature will assemble on Monday next
a month earlier than last year the day Of conve-
ming having been changed to what il was previous,
to the passage of The late law, which was repealed
at the last Session. The Richmond Whis, of the
18th, speaking Of tho election of a United States
Senator, says:-" The frat subject of embarass.
ment and heat will be the choice of SENATOR
From the present attitude Of parties, nothing can
be done without a surrender, on the part Of some of
tie members, of long cherished prcjudices and bit
ter resentments. We find, upon joint vote, 70
Whiga, II Van Buren, men, and III Conservatives
thus demonstrating that neither party can carry its
man without the hid Of the small band last named.
who emphatically hold the balance Of power, and
who cannot brow i, into either scale, without ha.
card to themselves-ond we all know that danger
to self is one Of the first considerations with a mo.
dern politician. IL, however, the Conservatives re-
main true TO the pledges under which most Of them
were elected, no Sub-Treasury man can receive the 7
suifrages under any circumstances. Whether n
Wing can be presented, who will be acceptable to
them or whether there will still be found I'm.
practicables" enough 10 defeat Mr.. Riyes, should
ha again be presented, are matters which must re.
main in doubt until the issue is made, and which il
would be a waste Of words to attempt to solve at
present."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

The Baltimore Chronicle of the 2lst inst, says:
Large meetings have been held in various parts
Of New York. advocating the election Of General
ScoTr to the Presidency. We have naught to say
TO any man expressing his opinion-ours has been
frequently expressed-our preference Is known, but
We will yield it to the behes. of the National Con-
yention. That body meets in a few days, and we
doubt not will, in its deliberations, be guided by
what it conceives TO be the best interest of the great
Wing party, regardless of sectional interests or the
preference of individuals. We have looked upon
The chickering's of the Wing press about men as en-
tirely useless, to say the least. The Wing party
have certain ends to accomplish, and what matters
It whether the work be completed under one leader
or anotheff WHO that leader shall he has been,
by common consent, entrusted To a National Con-
ventiou to say, and though We may each advocate
the pretensions Of our favoriie. yet it should never
be done to the dsparsgement of a rival in the same
party. The names of three distinguished gentle
men have been presented by their respective friends
TO the consideration of the National Convention
We believe either can be successful, ifthe Wing
party will cordially unite upon him. Mr.. Clay is
the choice of Maryland-but, we trust and believe,
that the Wings of the State will yield cordially, to
the decision Of the Convention, even If their favor
rite should not be selected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

The PoLiTIcAL CONDITIoN OF THE EMPIRE
STATE.-That the Empire State remains fl in
her opposition TO MIR. Van Buren,, may be seen at IA
glance, by comparing the results of this with the
preceding year. The following from the Buffalo
Journal, is brief, and to the purpose.
In the 9th District there was no contest, and tho
vote of both parties is probably less than it was last
year. Out of the 3th, however, The contest was We
ry spirited; but where shall we look for a Loco Fo-
co gainl IL it to be found in Wayne, Onondago,
Madison. Oneida, 0swego, Jefferson, Lewis, Her
kimer, Montgomery the counties composing the
Sd District, &c; in almost all Of which We have
either i creased our majotities, or reduced those Of
our opponents2 Take The River counties. Put
nam and Rockland Just hold their own, while the
Loco Foco loss in Westchester more than counter.
balances our reduced vote in Duchess; and the
gain in Sullivan balances our loss in Ulster. ca
yuga, Yates, Slcuben, Chemung and New York are
almost the oaly counties in the State, in which the
Loco Focos have gained. GIn the 9th District,
in Erie county alone, there were / 578 less votes
given than last year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

CoHsEcRArIoH.-Tbe Haltimo Patriot, of the
Goth inst says.-On Sunday last, St. Andrews
Church, in South High Street, was consecrated TO
religious services, by RI. Rev. Bishop MOORE, D.
D. of Va. according to the forms of the Protestant
Episcopal church. The Rev. Clergy of all the
Episcopal Churches in the city were present. The
service of Conservation was read by the Rev. Fl S
KEPPLER, the Rector of the Church, and evening
prayer, by Rev. DR.. HEEsHAw, assisted by Rev.
Dr.. JOHNS. The venerable Bishop preached the de.
dication Sermon, which was listened to by an over
flowing audience. Though greatly advanced in
years, says the American, he spoke with all the en-.
ergy and spirit of youth. The completion of this
church, adds another to the fine and commodious
houses of worship in this city. The interior of
the building is neat and chaste, displaying much
architectural beauty; it includes a space Of ga feet
by "a, and will accommodate a large congrega.
tiop
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

Its generally supposed that the loco TOGO candi.
date Tor the speakership of the House of Represen-
%tntives, will be the Hon. +. w. PicKESs. Of Sopth
Carolina The Globe will Of course pronounce it
all night Mr.. P'ckens has the reputation Of being
an admirable limner-this reputation was establish.
ed by a portrait of the Globe, which he once drew
and whom be compared to "a GALVANIZED coRpsr'
"a 'rhose h'deoaS UiSoge envy and mqkignity were
ofeHaed an cada0er0HS union" The portrait has
been acknowledged By the ablest connoisseur. 20 be
true to the lite.-BlH Chron.
On the same subject, a letter from Washington
70 the New York Times says:-" MIR. PlcKrSs il
; sand viii be the Administration candidate fr
Speaker 1t the Opposition should not he able to
e''c1 some staunch representative ofthe people from
,neir own ranks to that high station, / trust Mr..
ilcSens VIII be the successful candidate. He ia
NOT you may rest assured, by any means the frs,
OF second, or third choice Of the Cabinet. or tho me-.
mas OF The kitchen.-lf they take him, il will be-
because they cannot hope 10 elect any one else
Slr' IlcNens has no aihnities with the great mass nc
me Loco locos in OF out of Congress.-As prcsi.
ding officer Of the House, he wHl not be a tool of he
executive and he will certainly keep afar off the
6fooe clique and all OF that tribe"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

VIOLENCE THREATENED.

The Crawford PA } Statesman, saws :-The
Hon. JOHN GALRRAITH, in his speech before the
Loco Foco meeting at the Court House. on Tues
day evening, 18th inst, declared ,ha, if the five
Wing members Of Congress, who are elected and
regularly returned from New Jersey, should attempt
to take their seats in that body there will be ano.
Their scene such as was transacted a, the sea, of
Government of this State last %winter!" In other
words they intend to mob them!
Mr.. GALBRAITH is a Loco Foco member of Con-
gress, from this district, and we infer is in the Sc
crets of that party. We presume then that there is
another hendish plot connecting to convey a band
Of bullies-such as the dog fighters who me, a, Ha--
risburg, to intimidate, by mob violence, the mem.
bers Of Congress. Can it be possible For the no.
nor OF our country, we pray not. But the friends
OF law and order should not be found unprepared
tor such an event. We fear, from whisperings a.
broad, that an attempt Of this kind will be made
1t such should be the case, it must be checked. le,
who will suffer! The honor, the integrity of our
Government and the purity of our institutions, must
and shall be preserved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

Next to the consciousness of doing what is right,
which after all is the best reward of labor. and
should outweigh every other estimate of our deserts.
the approval of those for whom We are laboring i.
the most acceptable recompense that can be offer.
ed. Notwithstanding the exertions and sacrifices
ct the army, during a period otfour years, in carry
ing out the views OF Government to capture and Sc.
cure the Indians IN Florida. they have been me, in
too mary instances with ,aunts aud reproaches in.
stead OF thanks, by the people Of that Territory. n
portion OF whom imagined that, il left To themselves
they could have managed the war much better
The army has patiently borne the opprobrium cas-,
upon IT, satisfied with having faithfully DISCHARGED
IT'S duty, and deserved, if il did not secure. am am.
pie need Of praise.
After having made the effort themselves and fail
ed, as it was too well aPprehended they must. the
people ofFloiida begin at last to perceive that tbey
are not as potent in the field, as their fsncies had
led them to conjecture they we're and they have
found out that Indian cunning is more than a match
tor their vigilance.
As an evidence ofreturning reason on tbi, sinh
Ject, and a proper appreciation Of sacrifices Ina,
nave never been exceeded, we copy with pleasure
a paragraph from the Tallahassee Flordian of the
"a INST, which will be found in another column
The tribute paid to the regular army, ,housb ,a,dv
Is most justly deserved, and will 20 far toward. re-
moving any unfavorable impressions Thar NAV have
been created in the minds of the ofRcersb v tho treat.
meDt which they have hitherto received ~ he b,nds
OF those whom they were SEN, to defend and nro.
tect. ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

There will be a meeting Of the You've MEN
TEMPERANCE SOCIETY, OF Martinsburg. on in%'
day evening, the 5th of December next, at Inc Nv
theran Church, in this place. IL
All persons are respectfully invited to at'enSI =.
The Officers of the Society, and members o. I.
Executive Committee, are requested 10 meet : 4.
dwelling Of the President, on the evening Oh Wv
Tuesday before the meeting of the Society," ~.
wise some plans by which The interests OF the 80"
perance cause may be promoted.
By order of the President, -,
JAMES ii. STEPHENS.
November %. 1850. rec %.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
Il d.

At Shepherdstown, at the residence OF his ialher,
on Saturday, the OH inst, of pulmonary consunr.
ton. WALTER B. SELBY, Jr.. in the 39th year
his age. After many months of severe suffering
which he bore with fortitude and resignation, WIN
out ever a murmur or complaint dropping from a'
lips, thus has passed away. in the meridian OF me-
one highly gifted in intellect, and when in hea'n
rich in the social qualities Of the heart.-Ea Va ~"
Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

II AhisrAD.-A letter TO the n. Y. Courier.
= 'ew Haven, dated Nov 8, says:-The Dis.
morrow, AMI a part Of the Africans a,a - aon1 y
nay various rumors are ia circulation resnec,ino
NE course to be taken by the parties to the rial
= gen'irnan who IS understood to be in confidence
o' rhe spanish claimants, informs me Ina, ,here
@'' De no appearance in their behalf excent bv tho
spanish Consul, residing at Boston. who viii nro.
: . OF me part OF the Government, against The iu.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

The New York Express sa!s:-Of The Britt
manufactured goods sent tn this country 10 lac sold.
the greater part remains unsold and in store. This
IS one reason why Exchange is so bad, there being
nothing from this source to remit. This will be
bad news, we presume, tn Butish manufacturers
but 1t is better hat the goods be unsolj, than sold,
and not paid for. The goods that have been Sc zrd
by the Custom House authorities are gradually be-
ibg freed. The Courts OF Law are not sustaining
the action of the Federal authorities. Some com.
promises are taking place with the Collector, and
there Is now no reason TO fear the great losses on
MooIeas, apnrehended some time zoo.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

WING NATIONAL commandments up.
on the prospect now afforded. of a full representa-
ton, from the several States. in this important Con-
vention, the Alexandria Gazette says " We sin
ctrely hope that all who go there, may be impress
@ed with the importance Of sacrificing individual
wishes and feelings, for the good of their cause,
aud that the success of sound principles may be re.
gatdedas of more importance than the elevation of
any particular individual; and, finally, that the re-
suit of the deliberations Of the Convention may re-
dound 10 tie interests aud prosperity Of our beloved
countrg."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
CHARLES FENTON MERCER.

In our last, we stated that this gentlenan had
been appointed cashier TO the Union Bank ofFIori-
da. From a late Alexandra Gazette we l@au ,lat
Mr.. Mercer, does not feel himself at liberty to de-
cline this appointment, so advantageous to him per.
sonally. 1t is understood, however, that he will
not resign his seat in the House of representative
which he has filed so long and ACKNOWLEDGMENT
after the organization Of the House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28
HARRISBURG NATIONAL CONVENTION

HARRISBURG NATIONAL CONVENTION.
This body, composed, as it will be, Of men OF
light and leading from every quarter OF the coun-
Try, assemblies on Wednesday, the 4th proximo.-
The claims, not merely of Mr.. CLAY and Gen. HAIR.
RIsos, but of Gen. scoTr, will lie strongly urged,
by their several friends and admirers. This df-
ference of sentiment, so natural and unavoidable.
is generated, not by hostility to any one of the pro.
minent parties mentioned, but, for the mos, part, by
an earnest conviction, among each OF their friends,
OF the greater popularity of him whom they prefer.
This spirit, ii is believed, will. influence its delibe-
rations, and direct its counsels, to the one end
There ia great reason TO anticipate, whatever name
they may to The American people, such
harmony of ientiment and unity of action, with the
"his party, as will consurnmete their long and
DEEP cherished hopes,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-11-28

The W%illiamsport (Md.,) Banner, of the 23d in.
slant, says:-The breach in the Canal, between
Shepherdstown and Harper's Ferry, which had just
been repaired, Immediately on the water being let
into it, again broke away, being the third time this
season; thus preventing the large quantity of Flour
and other produce accumulated here, from going
20 the markets below, by the Canal, this season.