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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

Martnsburg, for the nomination Of suitable CO.
didate for Congress-
On motion, MIR. Jacob Morgan was called n II.
Chair, and John j. Hickey was appointed Secre,ss
ry.
The meeting being organized, the followi,,
resolutions were moved and carried unani,nous
ly.
Resotred, As the opininn ofthis meeting. TIA,
the PERIOD mas now arrived when it becomes tho
solemn duty OF the Democracy of this anciep, do.
minion to sustain those fundamental priucinla.
and opinions for which they have been so long ana
successfully contending- to examine and deter
mine how tar those principles and opinions have
been recently reflected by their public servants--,o
adopt such measures as may be best calculated IN
heal the divisions which now unhappy exist. and
efectsally to secure harmonious action for the f,
ture.
RESOLVED therefore. That as a means of securing
those desirable objects, approve Of the recon-.
mendation of the Republican members of the Gen.
eral Assembly of Virginia for calling General
Convention ofthe Democracy Of the State to be
held in the city of Richmond the third Monday
of this month.
ReSotDed, That to carry out these views, the fol-
lowing gentlemen, to wit: Heroine l.. Opie Sr
Benjamin Wilson, Brsxton Davenport, Francis
Yates, Capt. L. Lucas, Henry Bedinger, Rober,
Lucas John c. r. Taylor, James Garry, Thoma.
Richie OF Richmond, and John j. Hickey be
and hereby appointed Delegates, to represent
the Democracy of the county of Jefferson in said
Convention.
RESOLVED, That cheerfully respond to the iny;.
taton Of our fellow citizens Of Berkeley county IN
meet the Delegates appointed by the different
counties composing this Congressional District in
general Convention for the purpose of nominating
candidate to represent US in the next Congress Of
the United States; and we recommend to said
Convention to convene in the town of Martinsburp
on the Goth inst.
Resotved, That the following gentlemen be, and
they are hereby appointed to attend the said Con-
vention james Granthsm and Warner w
Throckmorton for the Smithfeld precinct. Con.
rad Billmyre and Minor Hurst for the Shepherds
tnwn precinct. Garland NJ. Davis, Heroine l..
Opie, Jr., Francis Yates and Braxton Davenport.
for the Charlestown precinct. Jacamiah Seaman.
and William Smalwood for the HarpeIs- Ferry pre-
ciDct
Moved and seconded-That the Chairman and
Secretary do sign the proceedings of this Meeting
and they be published in the Cbarlestown Free
Press Mariinsburg Gazette, Winchester yirginian,
and Richmond Enquirer.
JACOB MORGAN, Chairman.
JOHN j. HICKEY, Secretary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
ELECTION Matters.
WING MEETINGS.
BERKELEY COUNTY.

At meeting of number of Wing voters of the
County of Berkeley, convened at the Court House
in Msrtinsburg, Monday the 18th of March,
1899, upon tho motion Of John w. Boyd JACOB
viewer Esq, appointed Chairman, and Sea
mans Garord, Secretary. The meeting being
ganized on motion Of Archibald Sheerer Esq, the
following gentlemen appointed Committee
to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting,
to wit Archibald Sheerer, Thomas Patton Archi-
bald Oden, John w. Boyd, and John Tabb who,
having retired short time, returned, and presented
to the meeting the following resolutions which we're
unanimously adopted:-
/. RESOLVED, That this meeting do cordially ap-
prove the proposition submitted by meeting of
the citizens Of Jefferson, for Convention of Dele
gates to be holden in Winchester on the 18th inst
for the purpose of nominating candidate to repre-
sent this District in the next Congress-
.. Resoired, That Levi Henshaw William Wat
son, Jacob Van Doren, Thomas T. Lemen, William
l.. Boak, Allen c. Hammond, Archibald Oden,
John W. Boyd, William Maslin and Bailey Tabb
be appointed Delegates to represent the Comfy of
Berkeley in the proposed Convention.
3. Resotosd, That if any Delegate appointed at
this meeting shall decline to atteni said Conven-
ton, lac is requested to notify the Chairman of his
intention, who IS hereby authorized to appoint anoth
er in his stend.
Whereas, it is understood that it is not the inten-
ton of the supporters OF the present Administration
in this County to support candidates of their own po-
tical faith for the House of Delegates Of Virginia,
therefore,
Resotced, That this meeting deem it inexpedi-
ent to make any nominations Of candidates for the
House of Delegates.
Resoloed That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Martinsburg Gazette.
Res0lved, That this meeting do now adjourn.
JACOB VIEWER
SEAMANs GARARD, CHM.
,Sec'g.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
FkOM MAINE.

We have accounts from Augusta to the 9th from
Bangor to the 9th and from Houlton to the 3rd in
slant.
Gen. Scott arrived at Portland on Tuesday af-
ternoon, and attempted to address the people in
front OF the Cumberland House, but was obliged to
desist in consequence of severe cold. He left
Portland on Wednesday morning, and arrived at
Augusta "Wednesday afternoon. The cores
pendent of the Boston Atlas, under the date of A-
gusta, March 9th, says that the Governor has de-
termined to await the action of Congress. before he
communicates his views TO the Legislature The
following extract from a letter in the Atlas dated
Bangor, March 9th is of sufficient importance to be
copied.
From Houlton learn that on the Cd inst, a
party of Provincias in Woodstock had laid plan
to attack the U. S. garrison at HouIton, and that
Major Kelley called upon Gen. Hodsdon at mid.
night for aid in resisting the expected attack
This the General promptly afforded, and himself
led two companies on to the Barracks, the Bangor
Artillery and the Dexter Rihemen. They remain.
ed there long enough to ascertain either that the
alarm had been a false one that the design on
the part OF the Provincials had been abandoned
A British othcer bringing dispatches from Canada
and Washington for Sir John Harvey arrived here
last night A gentleman who rode with him in the
stage gathered from his conversation, that he
bore orders from Sir John Colborn, Commander
in Chief, to the Lieut. Governor of New Bruins.
wick, to keep his forces from the disputed terrific
ry.
This is an on dit which may go for what it is
worth. The news from the province is now of pa
cihc character.
The recent movements at Washington, we learn
from Augusta to the 9th, were not acceptable. No
change would take place in the arrangements A.
bout 1000 militia, in ALL have been drafted in adj
dltlon to the $500 called out and in actual service
The troops of this division took up their line of
march in carriages this afternoon about 3 o'clock
Tor Augusta, under command of Col John d Kins
man, Captain of the rife corps of this city.-Port.
C0ur
The Augusta Journal, commenting severely on
the conciliatory message Of the President, SAYS:
We hope Gov. Fairfield will not Withdraw the
troops but occupy and protect the territory IN to
the line run by Gov. Kent, Maine will stand by
MN IN this and we believe the nation will stand
ny HIM, whatever the President and Mr., Fox NAV
agree TO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 On motion of Mr..
Raymond, Resotved, That this House will. Jointly
with the Senate, proceed on the 9TH of March next
TO elect the First and Second Auditors, Treasurer,
and Register of the Land Office Also. the Super-
intendant OF the Penitentiay and the Agent of the
Penitentiary.
The following engrossed bills were read the third
time and passed:-A bill 10 constitute portion of
james River a lawful fence-Further to amend
" an act concerning the Cumberland Road"-To
prohibit the owners of ferries and bridges from al
lowing slaves TO cross certain water courses with.
out the permission of their owners.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26.-The following com
muHicaton was laid before the House by the Spea-
ker:
RICHMOND, FEB. 26, 1889.
SiR:-ln obedience TO the resolution of the Housa
OF Delegates of yesterday That the PriDonaI
Engineer of the State be instructed 10 report 10 iii,
House, with as little delay as possible his views in
relation to the proPriety and necessity of Macada.
MIXING the North Western Turnpike Road or
portions of said Road have the honor IN r..
port:
That ten miles east of Taggart's Valley River
and probably seventy, west of the same, will be
impassable for wagons for about three winter
nonths and during long spells Of rainy weather
unless they be capped with stone. 1t will cost to
render these eighty miles passable, at all times.
about 500, 900.
have the honor to be, respectfully,
Your most obedient servant
G. CROZET.
IN. H.. Principal Eng.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

AsoTHER SUB.TREAsUREn IN TRAssITU.-The
deputy Post Master at Michigan City was lately
arrested for robbing the mail, and bound over to
appear at court, in the sum Of $1,000. Thinking
way to get clear of any trouble the law might give
him would be to clear himself from it's REACH
When last seen he was many miles distant from
the scene of his depredations with his face TUNED
towards Texas--the FL Dorado of runaway Sub
Treasurers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

The several annual appropriation bills have all
become laws, though some fthem not until the la
test hour last evening.
Remarkably few in number are the bills of pub
lie Importance besides the annual bills, that have
been passed at this session.
Among the acts passed is one for authorizing
the erection Of fre-proof building for the General
Post Office, on the site of the burnt Post Office, out
Of such materials and under such superintcndence
as the President Of the United States shall direct:
for which purpose ii appropriates $4,000.
The bill which passed the Senate for the militia
~ occupation Of Florida by settlers public lands
sc sleeps on the table Of the House of Repre-
sentatives. Connected with this subject it is pro-
per state that Of the appropriation bills con-
tains an item FIVE thousand dollars to defray the
expense Of a treaty with the Seminole Indians, in
serted in the House Of Representatives. with the a.
vowed intention to indicate the opinion of Congress
that the Florida might be ended by negotiation
on eligible terms. This appropriation was at first
resisted, but afterwards agreed to, by the Senate.
| The annual General Appropriation bill contains,
besides its ordinary items, the following enactment
for the further security of the derived from
imports:
| SIC. 9. and be IL further enacted, That from
and after the passage of this act, all money paid to
any Collector of the Customs, to any person ac-
ting as SUCH for ungscertaDed duties or for duties
paid under protest against the rate or amount of
duties charged shall be placed to the credit of the
Treasurer ofthe United States, kept and disposed
Of, as all other money paid for duties is required
by law, or by regulation of the Treasury Depart
ment, to be placed to the credit of said Collector,
or person acting such, to await any ascertain
ment of duties, the result of any litigation in re-
lation to the of duty legally charge
able and cocctable in any case where money is
so paid. But whenever it shall be shown to the
satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury that
in any of unascertained duty or duties raid
under protest, more money has been paid to the
Collector or person acting such, than the law
quires should have been paid it shall be his duty to
draw his warrant upon the Treasurer in favor OF
the person persons entitled to payment, di-
recting the said Treasurer to refund the same out
OF any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

President Van Buren,, it is said, intends the COM
ing summer, to make a tour as far south "a Geor
sia, then westward to the Hermitage, and back to
Washington In times past, when the Magician
was ascending ambitions ladder, he was wont to
brace his nerves, ard invgorate his spirits at the hi
seIan iounts OF Saratoga whore he was sure to meet
the grand sachems of Tammany, and mark ou, the
political campaign to be undertaken for his promo
non--but now the scene has changed-New York
has dlsowned him-Saratoga is deserted-and
he is compelled to seek for health and political
strength in strange land, and beneath the scorch
ing sun OF the southern States, where he hopes
to win tor himself that friendship and support
which has been Withdrawn from him by his natal
State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
NJ, VAN buren,.

The National lntellgencer of the 9th inst. saws !:
we do not hear as yet of the appointment of a
special Minister to England, appropriated for in
tate act OF Congress That appropriation, how
ever, could only operate as suggestion oftbe mes.
sure, the President of the United States having in
the recess ct the Senate, the sole power to deter
mine whether and when a Minister or Diplomatic
agent shall be sent to any foreign country. AL
though several distinguished citizens have been sno
ken OF IN conversation as fit persons to fill that trust
we rather doubt whether any one will be called to
1t at present. Perhaps the very circumstance of
different individuals being presented to the Elective
Tor that appointment may so embarrass the choice
OF the Executive as to materially influence the ques-
on already in suspense, whether or not to appoint
a Special Minister at al.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

LAST OF THE Charlottesville Little Rock
(Ark) Advocate OF the 4th ut notices the arrival
at that place of 2aa emigratng Cherokee. by the
steamboat Victoria, most of whom are those who
we're unable to go by land. Among the number is
the celebrated chief, John Ross, whose wife died
at Little Rock soon after his arrival there None
of the Cherokees now left on the soil of their
nativity to watch over the graves of their ances-
tors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

The Stanton Spectator of the 28th ult gives an
account of another fire, by incendiary, which was
perpetrated on the Oath ult. The barn of nicholas
I Kinney Esq near S'auntoa, wa. destroyed,
and with it four valuable horses three oxen, seve-
raj calves, one wheat fan, one threshng machine,
several setts of horse gears and large quantity of
hay some grain and provender, &c, worth not less
than $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

MuNTFIcENcE.-Mr. John Rex, tanner, lately
died at Raleigh and directed in his will that his
slaves, about twenty in number, should be sent to
Liberia at the expense of his estate, and placed
under the direction of the Colonization Society,"
He also left about $4,000 to- fouDd an n6rmary for
the poor sick of Raleigh besides other liberal be-
quests, Mr.. II. was single man. and native of
Pennsylvania
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

The Wings of the Massachusetts Legislature
met in convention a few days since and nominated
Edward Everett as their candidate for Governor,
and George Hill for Lieut.. Governor. They also
expressed their preference for Daniel Webster for
the Presidency, but avowed their willingness to
abide by the decision of a national Convention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

The WAR FEvER."-The House of Represen.
tat'yes of Pennsylvania have passed Resolution
rendering to the General Government the entire 70.
sources Of the State of Pennsylvania to sustain the
country IN any contest in which we may be involved
with Great Britain. And the first division of Penn.
sylvana Militia under command of Gen. Patterson
have volunteered their services to the Presdent
under the act recently passed by Congress to raise
10000 men.-Bah Cbron
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

The Richmond Wing of the 9th inst. says: 1--WE
state with pleasure, that Mr.. FAULKsER, the Sem
ator from Berkeley, detained from his seat for
weeks by indisposition, is conyaescen,, and will
soon resume IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
VAN buren, MEETINGS
From the Virginia Free Press.
JEFFERSON COUNTY

AT meeting of the Democratic Republicans Of
Jefferson county, held at Stones Hotel, in Charles.
Town, on Friday the list inst, for the purpose of
appointing suitable persons to attend General
convention oil the Democracy in Richmond, Vir.
gna, to represent Jefferson county and also for
the purpose ofapponting fit and proper persons To
attend delegation of gentlemen from the several
counties OF this Congressional District, to meet in
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
PART vI-MR. HOPKINS SPECIAL CON.
CURRENCE IN TIE REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE, APPENDED THERE
TO BY VOTE OF THE COM
TO D W II UT 7 II z
NIT TEE


Illave not had the requisite time for scrutinizing
the report OF the Committee with that care and at
tsnton which its length and importance deserve,
and which would havedesired and | should have
preferred, for this reason, to have presented the
journal of the Committee, without comment to tn.
House OF Representatives Bus as conflicting opln-
ions prevail in the Committee and ale to be sub
mtted to the country in the shape offorma re ports
consider it my duty to say that | concur with the
Committee in all the conclusions which they have
arrived. far those conclusions apply to the ex-
tent and character of the defalcations of Samuel
Swanwout and William NJ. Price.
should be faithess to my duty, and do violence
TO the conscientious convictions Of my judgement
If did not also declare my entire concurrence in
those conclusions of the Committee which relate to
the conduct OF he late Naval Officer of the Custom
House at New York; TO the late and present Solic-
itor of the Treasury TO the Secretary and Accom-
ting Officers Of the Treasury Department, including
the late Comptroller Of that Department; and in
that part of the report which reviews the conduct
of Hoyt, the present collector of the customs at
the port of New York.
GEO w. HOPKINS,
Member Of The EOnyn,yyss
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

Among the appointments made by the President
OF the United States, and confirmed by the Senate.
curing the late session of Congress, was that Of
Commodore David Porter, to be Minister Resident
OF the United States near the Ottoman Porte.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13
From the National lntelligsncer, March 4
THE CLOSE OF THE SESSION

At late hour last night ended the third and last
Session fthe Twen,y-ffth Congress
More even than usual, the important business {
Congress was driven out into the last days, and
indeed last hours, ofthe Session. A great deal has
been left undone, of which part at least ought to
have been done. Ofthe acts that have passed we
shall ofcourse, as usual, furnish a correct list
The most important act OF the Session, being that
which has grown out of the recent and yet existing
conflict on the Maine frontier will be found at large
in the next column. 1t will speak for itself We
will only here call the readers attention to the fact
that the very large majority by which, in the House
of Representatives, the Provisional Army feature
stricken out of the BILL (as will be seen in the
! report of Saturdays proceedings and the compar
atiyely small majority by which Mr.. Wise's propo-
sed substitute for the whole bill was negatived, an
pear to indicate very plainly the Of the
contingency, IN the opinion of the House, upon
which the act is to take effect.
The bill passed the House of Representatives
very late on Saturday night, by nearly unanimous
vote When il Preached the Senate, it was read three
times, and passed that body by quite unanimous
vote.
Both Houses of Congress sat till near daylight
on Sunday yesterday morning and then finding
that IL would be impossible to complete the inds-
pensable part of the business before them without
an interval of repose, adjourned to meet again at
10 O'Clock. They met accordingly, sat till 3, and
then took recess. the Senate until the other
House until half past 4 when they again assem-.
6ed. These sittings have been most labOrous and
fatiguing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL
lhe WllIlamsport Banner Of Saturday
says that the mild weather for the last
week or ten days, has nearly freed the
Canal Office, and in few days it is presu-
med the entire navigation, from Cacapon
to the District GAO miles) will be open.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

The Wings of Mississippi have nomi-
mated Henry Clay of KY. for President,
and John Tyler, of Va, for Vice Presi.
dent. A strong ticket, that,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

This meeting having fixed upon the eth inst
as the most suitable time for the meeting of the
congressional convention, it is respectfully reque',
ted that the arrangements in the other counties Of
the district be managed as to agree with the day
above named-Eds. Virginian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-03-13

w W. u NOR I'll lNGION.
SAMUEL d. BAKER.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-22

COOP NEws-The Northampton Re-
publican contains the following para
graph :-BostOn Press d Post.
BE it known that or May-day and to
this hour. and Northampton Jail is with
out an inmate.''
1t is a remarkable fact, evidence al
once of. the power of steam, that line
boats which started from Albany for Buff
falo 1865 mies) on the day the steamship
Liverpool sailed from Liverpool for N. Y,
ignore than 5000 miles) had mol been able
to reach Albany on their return. on the
day the Liverpool arrived in New York.
BOst. Press f. Post.
NORTH EASTERN BouNDARY.-It an.
pears from the publication in the Globe OF
portion of the correspondence which
has recent v taken place between Mr..
Stevenson, our Minister to England, and
Lord Pilmerston, the British Secretary
OF Foreign Affairs, that proposition was
made by our government TO transfer the
negotiation respecting the Boundary ques-
ton from Washington 10 London, in con-
dormity with the views of Congress in
providing for Special Embassy, and that
the British Government deemed the
change inexpedient, inasmuch as the State
of Maine refuses to abide by any conven-
tiona1 line; which renders fresh survey
necessary in order TO trace the line as es.
tabiished by the treaty of 1888, and there
fore there would be nothing to negotiate
about at London. A draft of a conven.
ton to regulate the proceedings of the
commissioners to be appointed BY the two
governments has been sent out TO Mr.
Fox, the British Minister at Washington
The language Of both governments is ex
tremely civil and friendly.
So we are TO have no special minister &c
England; and we must say that we have
never been able to discover the necessity OF
probable utility of such mission.-Tsr
mont Patriot.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-22
VT. Lit. g Sci. Inst.

The Sumner Term OF this school will
commence on Monday May 20.
The Board OF Instruction are,
CARLETON PARKER, Teacher of Matb,
elnatics and Philosophy,
]. S. HAscALL, Teacher of Ancienr
Languages.
AURORA SKISSER, Teacher Of Femals
Department.
TUITION PER TERM.
Ftr Arithmetic, English Gramms-
Geography, History of U. States, s3 ,.
For higher English branches and Ar
Client Languages. 4as
French. Drawing and Painting, each
extra. 4 on
BOARD, as usual.
=; Parker. PriReipak
| Brandon, April 80, 1889,