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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

preparatory to putting the stone Covering lfor
which there is limestone 10 profusion throughout
the lne) az well as the email amount Of bridging
necessary.
"The country trsver.ed BY this line presents to
the eye, the appearance Of a vast aud extended
plane, highly interesting, well for the improved
agricultural condition Of the lands bordering tho
road, and the air Of comfousbIe competency pcfya-
ding the dwellings Of tbs inhabitants, as the regu-
lsrity ofthe general surface"
Mr.. Thompson thinks the cost Of this improve
ment including Bridging &C.. may be safely esti-
mated at So, 100 per mile. Mr. Crozei, the Chief
Engineer, thinks it may be constructed for mueh
less. concur with Mr. Crozet, I am satisfied the
cost would NOT much exceed az, 500 per mile.
The grades will vary from level TO two degree.
and learn from the Engineer in conversation that
the average grade will not exceed 10 feet to the
milo, some opinion may DO formed, how admirably
adapted this location is, Cor improved road,
from the fact, that excellent Rail Road may be
constructed upon grades of forty fee. 10 the mile
Mr.. Thompson, further adverts to the facts,
=" that the road terminating at Martinsburg will
there intersect the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road,
which is located in the eastern part Of the town,
and also Rail Road from Charnbersburg, in Penn
'yivanis, through Hsgerstown in Maryland to
connect with the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
at Martinsbarg. and by those two roads will con-
meet with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, only
"a miles distant, giving to the traveller at Martins
burg, the advantage Of three routes to the North
and the agriculturalist choice OF three markets
Philadelphia, Baltimore, OF Georgetown"
Ii would be a source of deep regret and mortif-
eaton, if any want Of enterprise and public spirit
or true perception Of TIE interests of the county
should prevent the execution Of work so eminent
" calculated to advance its prosperity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
MIR. CLAY ON ABOLITION.

On Thursday last, Henry Clay, presented pcti.
ton in the Ssnste from Eens Of the District of
Coiumb's. demonstrating against the officious in
termed'ins ct the ehoniensts, with slavery in tho
District. He .ei1ed upon The occasion, to expires,
his views fully on the subject, and delivered a
speech which has ELECTED tIomu friend. Of South.
rrn 'n'crct" of every party, unneasured sdmira-
ton and applause.
We have mot room for notice oft this week,
but ne promise TO readers an intellectual feast
Of surprising cScellesce in tho publication of the
on''re speech which shalt commence next
week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

On Monday night last, fire broke out
IN the second story Of the dwelling occu-
pied by J. Gore. Esq, in Cumberland,
Md. The citizens soon collected, hut il
was not cxtingushed, until the loss Of Mr.
Gore in bedding, carpets, and other furni-
ture. amounted 10 about $500. The
building is the property Of II. B. Pigman,
Esq, being recently purchased by him of
Mr.. II. Wincow. l, was also a good
deal damaged in the fnor, and window
castings ofthe apartment in which the fire
originated. As an example to others in
like cases, we state that Mr.. Pigman, had
his property insured very soon after the
purchase, and only few days before the
fire, which, had the weather been other.
wise tran calm, might have occasloned
its total destruction.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
rOU.N'G LADIES, SE.N7.1:7RE
MARTINS BURG.


WE present session of this Institution will ter
N inmate on Friday the first day of March, wheI
pubic examination will take place All interes
TED IN It's welfare are respectfully invite to attend
as no vacation will be given, an early spplicadoI
'ot 'he ensuing session will be advisable In con-
P',ance with the wishes of her friends Mrs. Liiis
intends TO discontinue the former limiraton. and 4
future admit an indefinite number of youne ladies;
she VIII procure assistance accordingly. A shsIs
oil attention will be paid to the ornamental as wei
ts 10 the more useful bra lches of education. Mrs
H. tenders her hanks to her friends for the libeis
patronage she has hitherto received, and hopes n
merit Its continuance by strict attention TO the mo
ais "anl ers, and general improvements Of III
Young iad es entrusted 10 her care.
February 10. 1899 -3w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

EDITORIAL CoNvENTIoN.-Th Con-
vention held in the City OF Richmond, on
The l7th of january, adopted the follow.
ing resolution -
" Resolved, For the purpose OF cultiva.
ting personal acquaintance among the
members ofthe Editorial corps, and for
renewing and continuing the kindly and
cordial intercourse which has been 50
happily commenced-and also to strength
en-, amend, or complete the course Of mea
sures now adopted and left imperfect
that another Convention Of the Editors
and Publishers Of Virginia be held in the
City Of Richmond on the 22d. of F'ebrua-
~, 1892"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

The Richmond Wing says that the
Conservatives refused to subscribe TO the
address of the Van Buren, men to the peo-
OF Virginia, and declined cooperating in
me call Ola Convention" dissenting
rom the first on principle, and regarding
The latter as an insiduous proposition de.
signed to take them in, and very like tho
invitation of the spider to the fy." The
meeting adjourned in most admirable
confusion" after an intimation from n
leading loco foco that the Conservatives
were no longer wanting.
The last Enquirer, contains the follow.
ing significant announcement
we are requested by Mr.. Anderson of
7otetourt to say that the statement in our
'aSt paper that he assented to the Address
ana Resolutions Of the Democratic party.
was not made by his authority.
ne reader will remember that Mr.. A..
is distinguished Conservative.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE,


RICHMOND, FEBRUARY @, 1899
We have just received the 23d Annual Repor, os
the Board of Public Works This embraces IN.
survey and examination by VIM. u. Thompson. of
the route Of the proposed McAdamzed road from
Winchester TO Martinshurg. | am happy TO per
ee've, that he docs no, concur in opinion with those
who 'hink, the construction Of this road would BE-
81 B,on,y iSro~n acay upon a needles, improve.
n,ent." liz views it in its true light, as a pro.
longation of the Great Valley Road, and expires.
the conviction That it evidently must De prvfts
be-"
The distance from Winchester TO Mdriinsburs,
Is ascertained to be % miles 1914 feet BY the route
which the present rpad pursues. Hemakes choice
by Bunkers-hill and Bucklestown
After an examination" continues the rcpo,t.
of the country between Winchester and Martins.
burg embracing three routes between these points.
made choice of the present direct travelling road
leading from Winchester, through Bunkers-hill
and Bucklestown TO Martinsburg, which road,
from its remarkably level surface, straightness of
direction, and the abundance and contguity of the
best materials to form the metal covering is admi-
rabiy adapted to the improvement contemplated,
an examination of The map and profile, will shew
an unusually small amount oil grading necessary,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
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THEGAZETTE.
MART1MS lB OR a, VA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY I3, 1899.
YlRaIk1A LrnlslA1rRk.-On Fridav Eeb. i

VIRorEA LEGfSLATURE.--On Friday Feb. i.
the Senate, on motion of Mr.. Nash, took up the
solutions from the House, on the subject II The
Public Lands, and after short debate, fixed upon
the 9Th inst, us the day for the consideration Of
tho subject.
In the House Of Delegates, on motion Of Mr.
Snodgruss, The finance committee we're directed to
inquire into the expediency OF amending the law in
relation TO commissioners Of the revenue "a
thorizc the County Court Of Berkeley 70 allow the
commissioner in Berkeley for the number Of day.
actually employed by him, in dischafging the du-
Vic. his office, not exceeding zone bundled and
twenty-five days.
The Speaker laid before the House commune
cation from Governor Campbell. accompanied by
a report the Prus.an primary School System,
with suggestions On IL. applicability to the Prima-
ry Schools Of Virginia, which we're laid the ta-
BILE and ordered TO be printed. bill providing
for further subscriptions the part Of the State
to the Exchange Bank Of Virginia, was passed By
tbs House.
The proceeding. Of the Senate, on the Cd. inst,
were mostly ola pr.ate nature. and devoid Of pub
lie interest
10 ,bs House, on motion, Il vas resolved that
the Committee Of Courts Of Justice be instructed
to inqui,s into tho proprsty Of amending the act
exempting a certain portion the properly Of poor
l. btors from execution, and other liabilities pns.-
ed March 30. 1897, to provide, that when
such debtor, have not the specific property cxemp-
ted by said act, an go sl amount Of such property
n. they may lsve, shall be set apart to them.
In the House u deIegst,. the 4th inst, It was
resolved that the COMMITTEES for Courts OF Justice
inquire into tho expectancy of providing by Law
that II shall be the duty of the highest civil and
tho highest criminal court fthis Commonwealth,
TO report respectively to the General Assembly al
the commencement Of their session, the new legal
principles involved in their Judgements for the pre-
ceding year, and that ofibe decision, Of the said
Courts; also, report any impsrfectons or omission
of the laws by which, in their opinion, the speedy
and impartial administration OF justice may be OBJ
structed
The Speaker laid before the House a communi.
statement Of the causes of tho commonwealth in
which il is his duty to appear as counsel for the
Stato-laid on tho table and ordered to be print
ted.
The Speaker laid before the House a oommun-
cation from tho 2d Auditor, ran SIN III, a state.
mcnt, in obedience to a resolution Of the House
etthe names and the number Of engineers, assist
ant engineers, and lst and I'd rodmen, together
with their salaries, &c--laid on the table and Or
dered to b, printed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

TExAs.-This infaut Republic is rapid
ly rising into Importance. 1t is well 20.
rerned-its finances are improving and
the country is settling with fine popula.
ton. The steam packets between Gal
weston and New Orleans are crowded with
passengers. All apprehensiens of an in.
ynsion from Mexico are past, and the rich
resources of the country must now devel-
0pe themselves with a rapidly like that
which has characterised the improvement
Of our western States. --Bah. Chron.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
The editor of,he United States Ga

The editor ofthe United States Ga
hetse, sound, experienced, COO aud sa-
gaclous man, in copying from this ,.qper
some remarks OF ours IN regard to tho
PRESIDENTIAL question, thus sums up the
views OF the friends Of Mr.. Clay.
- The language and the feelings Of the
Editor OF the Chronicle, with reference to
the duties ofMr. Clay's friends, and their
Difference to the Wing Convention, are
those common 10 all the Wings, who have
that distinguished statesman US their FIRST
choice"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
" III NJ n hTloNJAN.
To The Hon. Hamar DENIM.
The St. Louis Gazette Of the Ilth nj

The ST. Louis Gazette of the 18th ult.
says as follows:
We are informed upon the bes, au-
thor'ty that on Monday morning last; the
water on the lake on the American Bot.
tom, opposite 10 this city, called the Grand
Maras, covering more than one thousand
acres suddenly disappeared, leaving nine
tenths of It's bed entirely bare. Ii has
since filled up gradually: but on Thurs
day, was about one foot below its ordina.
ry height. The fish in the lake appear
TO have all been destroyed, thousands Of
them being now floating on the surface of
the lake. While the water was out, a
huge assure was discovered in the earth
of the bottom ofthe lake extending from
bank to bank"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13


fiRE'-We regret to learn that the
large and valuable flour mill, owned bv
ana IN the occupancy of Messrs. Row
land, Heflebower q Co., on the Island of
Vifglnius, near Harpers Ferry, was en-.
ilrely consumed by fire on Monday night
last together with about twenty thousand
bushels of wheat. The mill had lately
undergone thorough repair at heavy
expense, and was adiudgcd to be worth
twenty thousand dollars. The entire loss
therefore, is about fifty thousand dollars
only seven or eight thousand or which
we learn, is secured by insurance. We
nave not heard how the fire Originated
mus IS the second calamity Of tho kind
winch has befallen these gentlemen with.
IN the last two years.-Va. Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

A FRrNcu STEAM FRIGArE, arrived at BALI.
more on thur.day last of 500 tons burthen md iron
ngged. ii'r arrival seems to have prcdaced much
excitemcht orousing the people 81 Baltimore to
Consideration ut ne Importance OF navigating the
nrenn by sitanl Nca.el..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

KENrucKy.-The Louisville Journal
says: "We are authorized and reques-
ted to announce Sherrod Williams, Esq,
as candidate for reelection to Congress
Mr.. w. has performed his Congressional
duties with ability and zeal, and we doubt
not that the Wings Of his District will
unanimously render verdict in his IA.
vor"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
Notice.

"A LII persons having unsettled account wih
4 N the estate Of Frederick Bremen, are requesid
.. 70 present them for adjustment without delay
nose to whom the estate is INDEBTED will bs'
their claims satisfied, and those indebted 10 The e
tate viii make puymen, with ns iiue delay rs POI
sible. DANIET pT1pEu,pT
eoruary ID, 1S39.-4w fdmk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

MISSISSIPPI U. S. SENATOR. Co.
lumbus Miss Argus states, that the re.
cent decisions in the Legislature of Mis-.
slss'pPi' on the resolution 20 go into the
election of a United States Senator. ware
decioeo by party votes, and showed a
wing majority in both branches Of the
Legislature. 1t was still uncertain wbe,h-
er an election would be entered into. and
from the extraordinary efforts ofthe friends
" lne administration, and the sickness of
TWO or three Wings, the result is regard
ed as doubtful. NsA'O-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

Nsw YoRH SEsAToH.- rhs history Of the Navy
landconspirecy Of the NINETEEN treacherous cleo
tors, has aim 81 found parallel in tho Senate of n
York. The Senators elected Cor four wears.
and this Is the only Why this BODY, like 9th
er dePaI of the Ssle Government. Ia. mn,
yet been purified by TO" Peol lie.
From The New Yotk Commercial
No cuoIcL OF SFNAron Our anticips,ion. ,r.
rea iz'd, and, by fresh outrage upon the will of
the people tho eighteea Senators comprisin,, ,ba
Van Buren, majority of that body, have .uper.eded
on the scroll ofPolitcal infsmy the immortal sev
eniecn" of 1894
The law required the sppointmen, Of Senator
Ut the L nilcd States. on Tuesday, ofthe presen,
week, and the people have required the re-eec,ion
OF Mr.. laHmadge in obedience to that law
But the mandate hos beer received from Wash
ington thst Nathanel Z TalImadge should nor no
ce'elec'ce and The order has been oheyed
The Regency Senators, by nominating each ma,
ms own candidate, of course rendered the whole
vote ineffective. and by that mean. prevented any
nomination on the part of the Senate.
Shielding Themselves under this affected disa.
crcement. III" majority of course, as per caucus ar.
tangcmest, refused 10 meet the popular branch in
Joint ballot. The consequence is another wound
upon the cons'itwion--another outrage upon the
iaws-snoiher insult upon the people
We aust these things vii not hn forgotten when
lac next settling day arrives in November.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

EDGAR SNowpEN, ESQ, the editor of
.ne Alexandria Gazette-has been cleo
Yea Yea President Of the Alexandria Cansl
company IN excellen, appointment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
WING Meeting.

lhe citizens oftbis county, opposed to III,
present administration Of the General Co
vernment, are invited to meet at the CouRr
House, in Martinsburg, on the first duy
oil March Court, at one o'clock, for III.
purpose of nominating two fit persons 4,
candidates for the House OF Delegates, and
TO consider such other business IS may
claim their attention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

NOMINATION OF Mr.. TALLMADGE.-
The Wings of the New York Legislature
held meeting, preliminary to the cleo
ton of United States Senator, at Alba.
ny on Friday last, On the first ballot
there were eightv-nne votes given, of
,1h i,i,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
NT a z II LIN

on the 9TH inst. by the Rev. l.. F. Wilson NJ
JOSEPH LIGHT, to Miss ANN JANE PAYsr. sD
this county.
=, va the 9Th inst by The same, Mr.. DAVID
MILLER to Miss REBEccA D, RAMspuRc, all
this county. nv 80
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
An act to amend the act entitled can &C

An act to amend the oct entitled "an act
10 provide for the construction OF the
North Western Turnpike Road"
lie Al enacted By the Geacral Assembly,
mat the President and Directors of the
North Western Turnpike Road be and
are hereby empowered TO borrow, such
portion of the amount authorized to be
borrowed by the act entitled "au act To
provide for the construction of the North
western Turnpike Road" passed April
the 9Th 1888, us has not been raised by
them, ot any rate Of interest, not exceed.
ing SIX per ccntum per annun. And also
SHch sam as may be necessary to reconstruct
me bridge (recenty erected and destroyed
across the South Branch of the Potomac
on The hne Of said Road-Provided, That
the loan hereby authorized to be made
shall be temporary one, and not by sale
OF the bonds Of the State, irredeemable
Tor twenty years.
This act shall be in force from the
passing thereof.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
ls'U)l2 {8QQ2y=sII,,.,-

a NLGRo GIRL, about eighteen years ofsg
IA who Is well acquainted with house work,
good washer and ironer, &C.. will be hired until d
So1n OF december next. Esquire at this
reofnary IL, ls39-if OFFICE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
From the Boston Transcript of Wednesday.
THE STORM AND FLOOD AT THE EAST

SSH.iSHuu VINO lelI GaTCiDer, Me-,
on Monday morning, ard arrived in this
city last evening, informs US that the late
HOOD has done extensive damage on the
principal rivers IN Maine. In the course
OF two or three hours the waters Of The
hennebeck rose eleven feet. and on The
Androscoggin in proportion. The boats
up and down thetwo rivers were nearly
all carried away, and the waters covered
with lumber and wrecks Of bridges.
The great dam at Kennebeck resisted
the iorco of the descending ice well, and
Il was not thought it had sustained much
il any, damage.
From the Boston Atlas.
CONCORD, N. Fl. Jan. %, 1896.
Storm and Freshet. The wind and s,orr,
on Sunday afternoon and evening were
with US more violent than any since Tho
memorable gale of September, 1915: and
the destruction upon our rivers create,
than at any time since February, 1894.
So far as we can learn every bridge over
the Merrimack, norlhward TO Plymouth
distance OF 40 miles, is in part or wholly
carried away.
The broad intervales which skirt TIM
river 10 this town, are completely under
water, and immense bodies of ice are piled
up along the river banks, or are borne ra.
pidly downward, carrying general des.
truction to every object which lies in tbei,
course. OF the three bridges over thu
Merrimack in Concord, not one is left IN
passable condition.
From the New Bedford Morcuary.
We learn that considerable danona
was sustained in Brdgewater and yicini.
ty by the gale. The steeple of the E.
piscopal church in The South parish was
blown down, and the roof Of the church
damaged.
From the Boston Journal.
In Saco the wind was more violent than !,
had been for twenty years. Fences were
estroyed-houses were unroofcd-chim.
MES were blown down and the river rosa
to an unusual height.
In Augusta damage was done TO the
Methodist meeting house, and other build.
lngs. About fifteen buildings were blown
down. Fences were Frustrated in all d.
rections. The Belgrade Academy wa,
blown down. There was a :remendop,
ireshet on kennebeck river. The ico
broke up, and came down tearing oil be.
fore i.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
From the Hayerstown Mail ofFsh ?

FATAL AccIDENr.-This morning n
son OF MI. John Woolford, of this neigh
borhood, lad Of about l5 or I6 wears o(
age met with his death in the following
manner; lie was engaged in car,inp
stones on the turnpike from an adjacent
quarry, and IN passing along the street IN
Clearsprlng, his horse took fright and ran
away. The boy, in attempting TO ston
me horse, was knocked down, and the
wheel OF the Cart, with heavy load nm
on 1t, passed directly across his hack
lie was taken up and conveyed into the
tavern of Mr.. John S. Miller, and med,-
cal aid Immediately obtained; but ever
e"ort 10 save his life was baiIled. He
continued TO breathe for abott half mn
hour whsn he expired, having onlv sno
ken once or twice after the fatal accidpn,
The anguish Of his parents, on recc;v
ing the dead body Of their son. NAV he
conceived, but cannot be- described.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

We are authorised to announce WILLIAM Wa.
son, Esq, as candidate to represent the coun,
OF Berkeley ia the next House of Delegate. of vi
GINA
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13

PENNSYLVANIA SENAToR.-The United
States Gazette of yesterday says Efforts
are being made by the party" 10 have
Judge Ellis Lewis (of Wiiiamsportl cleo.
ted TO the United States Senate, in the
place OF Mr.. Nc Kean.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-02-13
SENATE CHAMBER, {
Richmond, Jan. 25, 1880. )

NICHMohu, jan. 20, $3.50.
+. 5. The amendment, Of the Senate
has been concurred IN by the House OF
Dslegates.-The Bill, therefore sent you
is the law Of the land. need not add
that the representatives from the county
OF Hampshire, have, upon this occasion,
acted faithfully to their trust. have
seen the 2d Auditor who informed me
that the bill is ample for every object con-
templated by its friends, and that mmedi.
oiate and vigorous steps will be taken to
nave Inc work finished. G.. ]. +.