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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

'naNlRt-ln tho County Court tor Morgan Coun-
~ February Rules, 1910,
Jacob Relchsrd. pltf.
william Meeks, BAIL Meeks, jeremiah Meeks,
rheoe Co,tedge, the unknown Heirs of Lewis
weeks, Jr, deed, Talbot Rockhold (Glias Rock
selD and Sally his wife. Jonathan Barker, Abra-
nam William, Jane, Mary, Ann Elizabeth, and
Sy9ha, children Of said Jonathan Barker and De-
ma ms wile-formerly Della Meeks, now de-
Ceased, DTS.
IN CHANCERY.
Ndh defendants, William Neeks, BAIL Meeks,
Jeremiah Meeks, Phebe Cottedge, and the I'M
""o"h Heirs of Lewis Meeks, Jr., Decd not ha-
entered their appearance and given security,
,beOUtang TO the of Assembly, and the rules OF
tba, and appearing by satisfactory evidence
m a' ,hey are not Inhabitants of this Common
,: 1t is ordered that the said defendants do
or 'helr appearance to this suit on tho first day
next May term of this court, and answer the
Es,In bill; and that a copy OF this order be
CNh published in some newspaper, in the
md OF Berkeley. for two months successfully
Con-, IKE ~ copy posted on the front door OF the
House of the said County Of Morgan.
Copy.-Teste.
F.,. J. RICHARD, c. N.
February ~, ls4o,-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

'lNiNlR;-Tn tho County Court for Morgan Coun-
w. February Rules, 1910,
Jacob Relchsrd, pltf.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
From the Lexington Gazette.

BorETouRr.-A large number Of pers
sons in this county, who, at the last elec-
ton voted for Mr.. Van Buren,, will, It is
admitted, now support Gen. Harrison
LoANoKE.- -In this county, and indeed
throughout South. Western Virginia, great
changes have taken place, and are daily
Occurring, in favor of Gen. Harrison. -
Nohing but vigorous and judicious ac-
tioi on the part of the Wings is wanting,
to carry the State. Wings one and ALL
TO your posts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
MANAGERS OFFICE.
(1IfnG\I2lES5a9S
OLD ESTkBll SHED
TEMPLE OF FORTUNE:
No l27, MAIN STREET,
WHEELING, VIRGINIA.

FNHE patrons of CLARKE will find below
Il synopsis of schemes for MARCH, 1e4o.
He would call the particular attention of his hume
rous correspondents throughout the western country
10 the splendid scheme to be drawn on the 9Th oi
March, 1870.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House Of Representative we're engaged IN
the consideration of private bills from one o'clock
The morning hour was taken up in the eonsidera'
ZION Of New Jersey matters
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
GRAND AND BRILLIANT SCHEME.

VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
Glass for 1910, 10 be drawn at Wheeling, Va, on
Friday, March 81, lS40.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26
CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000.

Whole Tickets s10-Shares in proportion.
Certificate of 25 Whole Tickets will cost $l45
DO Hales So, 50-Do. Quarters $685..
Address your orders to
JOHN M. CLARKE, Wheeiing, Va,
Agent for the Manager.
February %, 1910.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
Great Gathering of the People !
LINCOLN CONVENTION.

Never was there such gathering of the people
of Old Lincoln, upon any similar occasion, as was
present at Wiscasset on Wednesday.
The day was delightful, and the number in at
tendance is varously estimated from 1900 to 5000,
The Convention notified to meet ut the
Court House !; but after the hour had arrived, it
was found that not half of the people could gain
admittance. An adjournment was then made to
the Baptist Meeting House, but without much
better success. Another adjournment was then
voted, to meet in front of the Court House, in the
open air, beneath the broad canopy of the smiling
heavens Here met the Farmer, the Mechanic,
the Merchant, the Fisherman, and in short the
hard handed Democratic Representatives. of all
classes, comprising the population of our Rapub-
lican District.
In looking through the vast concourse of peo-
pie. from every town in the District and County,
we could not fail to observe, and to receive per-
sonal assurances from scores OF patriotic friends,
of the deep and all -pervadng, united and enthus-
iastc determination of the people, to strike for
CHANGE OF RULERS, as the only hope now
left them to secure change of policy, in the gov
eminent
!, was not among the least, Of the many crafty
ing cmens TO observe that many who came there
as delegates, have until within few weeks, been
among the most active Of the supporters oil jackson
and Van Buren,. They now see that change we
MUST have, and they are not ashamed 10 own it;
nor will they be bought from their purpose. They
are of the People-are the friends and supporters OF
true democracy, and have dearer interests at stake,
than Office and emolument
The proceedings Of the Convention was character
lied by that degree of unanmty and union OF SEN
tment, that must always be apparent, when the
peope take their own business into their own hands.
There was nothing occurred, which can give the
enemy occasion to rejoice.
The Convention was addressed by the Hon. Mr..
RANDALL our presen, member of Congress, in a
very brief but concise manner, to whose remarks
VIC cannot do Justice, in this article and shall there
fore hope that we may be able to give his speech,
in substance, as well as his remarks before our cit
liens on Saturday evening last, in future number
Messrs HOLMES and CHANDLER of Thomaston
and FoorE of Wiscasset, likewise gave thrilling
addresses which were received with enthusiastic ap-
plause. We call attention to the proceedings II
another part Of this paper.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

The Bangor Democrat in speaking OF
Daniel Webster says, 1t would be consiu-
cred libel upon his name TO call him any
thing but FEpERALIsT.
We frequently see statements similar to
the above in the federal loco papers, reia-
tive to Mr. Webster. Let US see what the
Boston Statesman says of Mr. Wehsers
politics in 1924. At that time the States
man was an efficient organ of the Repub-
lcan party.
From the Boston Statesman OF 1874
awe cannot express in language suifl-
GENTLY strong our feelings of Joy at the
nomination Of this distinguished man and
the true lover of liberty by the REPUBLI-
CANS of Suffolk. Daniel Webster, the
pride of New England, ls now ADOPTED
INTO THE REPUBLICAN FAMILY, with all the
rights and privileges of favorite SON.
The transcendent talents, the firm integ-
rity, the noble independence, the liberal
manners, and great soul OF this man, who
has risen to the mos, commanding dlstinc-
zion among his countrymen solely by his
talents and character, have long exalted
the reputation of New England, and shed
glory upon his native land. But 1t has
been his peculiar good fortune, that the
influence of his character has been such as
10 render most invaluable service to this
commonwealth, in counteractng the effects
as .,,,a -aAnina the power of the poison
strument Of accomPf,5htTh sene 5ehefsohARr
prediction, that we should become "all
Federalss and all Republicans" and that
,he only enquiries respecting candidate
for office would be, lis he honest, is he
capable, is he faithful to the Constitution"
Daniel Webster has not changed since
lS24-he is still member Of the "Repub-
lean family" We recommend the above
10 the consideration Of the Bangor Demo-
crat, and to the federal locos generally, who
hare changed since 1924, and abandoned
,he "Republican family"
Somerset Journal.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

~ 1t should be remembered, that in this State,
the Electors of President and Vice President, are
chosen by general ticket. Previous to 1929, we
think, the Electors were chosen as follows, viz
First, two Electors-designate "Electors at
Large were chosen by the voters of the whole
State, in the same manner that the Governor is
elected. Second, each of the Congressional Dis
tricts, elected one in the same manner, Sena-
tors or members of Congress are elected. After
ly discovered, that by this system, the people
would enjoy decided advantage over their SER
wants, which must operate to keep them in check,
or to fill their places with men of different views
at their pleasure. For this reason, therefore, the
"gerrymandering" Legislature of 1880, (if we
mistake notl whilst connecting their notorious
and unprincpled system for misreprssenting the
State, likewise changed the manner of choosing
Electors of President and Vice President. By
this movement they gained the electoral votes of
Lincoln and Kennebec, ana made themselves
cure against all contingent circumstances, which
might give the Wings any number of the remain
ing districts which should not embrace an aggre-
gaze WojoFHy " me UHoie H"Mo" " JULES cast IN
the Slate,
We allude to this subject in order to stir up,
such may labor under msapprehenson, forget
ting that the mode of choosing Electors has been
changed We have conversed with several, who
were thus in error, and supposed there was no
particular need of extra effort, in this District, as
,ce were sound to the core, This, however, will
not do; every vote must be counted in old Lin
coin, in order to help wipe away the stains of
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
North Carolina Election.

We subjoin the returns from nine Counties, giving
in the opposite columns the returns for 1886, by
which it appears that even in these counties, the
strongest loco foco portion Of the State the loco TO-
cos have made gain of only Al This is not SO
very disastrous, by any means especially whom we
consider that nothing has been claimed, by The
Wings generally, in the matter of gain in those
counties. In fact we expected loss here-and we
have generally admitted, fiom some peculiar cir
cumstances, that this State should be set down as
doubtful, until some definite expression should be
again had from the people. That expression, we
shall be abe to comprehend in the course OF anoth-
er week, we trust; and we not without some
hope, that it will result in favor Of correct prnci-
pies.
1t should also be stated, TO avoid msapprehenslon,
that the apparent gain ofthe loco focos, small as
it is, is in fact real gain, in consequence OF add-
tonal strength TO their party. In 1885, the question
did not exclusively, as is the case this year. up
on party politics. 1t was from this fact, and in con-
sequence of the great personal popularity of the
Wing candidate for Governor, that year, in connec-
ton with other local causes, that gave him much
more than the full strength Of the wing party. so
that, SO far as regards the ultimate question, we
stand as well if not better, than even in 1886 Us
the result will doubtless show.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

In these five States, where in 1886 Harrison
had not single vote, we find change of forty
votes, which makes an aggregate gain of EIGHTY
New York is certain for Harrison, which added
to 40 votes above, makes 62-then add only the
States which voted for him in 1886, and he has
l55 electoral votes-being majority Off. We
apprehend, that our opponents will find it ex-
ceedingly difficult to crow Mr.. Van Buren, into
the presidential chair for another term The peo-
pie have seen the sad effects ofthis cro,oing sys-
tom and now demand a change.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
P0LITIC A L.,
The Black COckade Humbug,

The Hon. Mr.. Fowler, who was mem"
Der of Congress with Gen. Harrison says
he know him as supporter OF the elder
Adams, and that he has seen hlm wear Inc
black cockade. Skowhegan Sentinel.
This lie has been published in every led
eral paper, and descanted upon by every
federal editor in the country, from the
"Galrani-ed Corpse down to the rfnt ten
der of the Pop-gun. Who this Fo'gi-er 49,
we do not know, but pre- sume that, ike the
other foM spirits of Loco Focolsm, the pen
stoned liars of the party, who, for lew
dollars and a quart of brandy would swear
that Gen. Washington was privy to the
treachery of Arnold, he Is some outlawed
lampooner. But Gen II. has given the lie
direct to this story, by authorizing the edit
or Of the Cincinnati Gazette to say "that
as private citizen he never wore the
black cockade; but as an officer OF the ar
NV he once wore black ROSE with an
eagle in the centre, which is tho national
cockade, and has ever been worn as such
by naval and military officers. and civil
magistrates. When in the army Gen.
Harrison wore this cockade, as wds pre-
scribed. and would have been liable to
renrimand if he had omitted to do So"
Som. Jour.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

NIoRB TESTIMONY. the celebration
of the battle of New Orleans, at Washing
ton, in 1885, Isaac Hill having toasted MIR.
Barry, the latter made reply, in which he
alluded to Gen. Harrison in the following
terms:-
1--WE have all some recollection Of the
events of the late war-of the causes that
led to i,-of the sutferings and gallanry of
The Northwestern army-of the fDnPAT-
RIOTISM and BRAVERY of GEN
ERAL HARRISON, its Comman-
der ,4f1z and Of Governor Shelby, the he
70 of two wars"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

TEMPERANCE. We have before an Address
on Temperance by Mr.. ]. II. PURKITT, favoraby
known to many of our citizens, delivered before
the Massachusetts, Temperance Society, and pub
lished at their request. Mr.. Purkitt, according
to all accounts, has become exceedingly popular,
as a Temperance Lecturer, and he certainly de-
serves to succeed, for aside from the justice of his
cause, his amable disposition, his devoted attach
ment to the interests of Morality and Religion,
combined with talents of high order, give him
a commanding station in society, peculiarly cal
culated to crown his labors with great success.
We wish he could discourse to us in Maine, on
this most important subject,-for we feel conf
would do US essential service.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

ALMANAcs roR 1871. S n. DIcKINsoN, o@
Washington st Boston, has politely forwarded US
a copy of the "Oid american" and the "Peopte'
Almanac, enclosed in the same cover We have
perused them, and should judge that no per-
son ought complain for lack of fun Iflaughter
conduces to health we should not hesitate to pro
ounce them very s.healthy articles The "calcu-
lations" in these Almanacs, are designed for all
PARTS of the country.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
CHEERING NEWS
FROM THE WESTi!!
Indiana Safe!

We have room only for the mere recapituaton
of the returns from the Counties, so far as hearo
from. The following table we copy IRON 'he
Atlas, and comparing them with the returns OF
1896. when we carried the State by nearly nine
thousand majority, it will be seen that our net
gain so far, is more than sixteen hundred Last
wear the Iocos carried the State by 1000 majority,
and five of the seven Congressional Districts
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

THE REASON wHY-The question has
been often asked, why Isaac Hill should
receive the appointment of Sub-Treasurer
ior Boston A very satisfactory reason
was assigned, Yesterday, by a loco foco
who said that Mr.. Hill being lame man
could not so easily run away with the public
funds. Boston Atlas.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

ale [Gen. Harrison] is probably, not cow-
ard but is,we presume, as brave people in gen.
eral." Boston Post of .August 10th 1910.
The Post, then, has just discovered that Gen.
Harrison sis not a COWARD" We trust our
neghbors of the Patriot will have the honesty to
make the same discovery ere long.-Perhaps next
November the loco foco press will make at least,
one other important discovery!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
Progress of the Ca use,

"TeH Chapman he must GRO CIVILIZATIONS.
In the following States which have held cleo
tons since the nomination of HARRIsoN and TY-
LER, the most sanguine expectations ofthe Wings
have been more than realized; all these States
were claimed by the administration party, either
as doubtful, or certain for Van Buren,. The re
suit stamps the handwriting upon the WALL!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
China Trade.
London. June Goth. l44

hoHuon, June SotD lc4u.
Gentlemen, received last night from
Gord Palmerston, an answer to my note on
The subject of the China Trade, the sub
stance of which, hasten to communicate
for your information. As had supposed
The order in council was intended to be
confined to the subjects and property ofthe
Chinese. 1t appears that the Admiral
commanding the expedition in the China
seas, has been instructed to conhne him
self (unless extreme measures should be-
come necessary to the detention alone of
Chinese vessels and properly, as is not to
seize or detan vessels arriving from Eu-
rope and America, altho' such vessels and
their cargoes may be consigned to mercan-
lille establishments within the Chinese do
rnnions. His Lordship, however, has
deemed it proper to advise me for the in
formation ofthose concerned, that one Of
the first acts of hostility that may be resor-
ted to by the Admiral, will probably be
the establishment Of the blockade Of the
{ canton river and of some other points on
Chinese coasts.
] am, &c, A STEVENSON.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

LADIES COMPASSION This excellent magazine
for August, has been received. "A hne sleel o'''
craving, two pages of music, and full compile
ment of chaste and interestin G original articles
grace this number.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
Practical Operations.
SUB TREASURY TINES.

The practical operation of the loco foco sub,
treasury plan of reducing the wages of labor, in
introducing the "hard money schemes of For
eign despotic Governments, which that party i'm
pudenty tell the people, is "to cover the land
with blessings" is very plainly illustrated, in an
article from the Schuylkill penn journal, as
follows:
Suppose the case of man who receives Sc
week as his wages
He expends for a certain quantity of
home productions, 81 90
Foreign productions, such as tea coffee, &c l 90
On hand for other uses, ] 90
Sc 90
But suppose Mr.. Bucanan' plans take effect
his wages 60 down TO So per week, and home
production in proportion; then
He expends for the former quantity of
home productions, So 90
Foreign articles (Which will not be reduced
in price) / 90
On hand for other purposes, 60
Again, suppose a mans wages amount to $500
per annum;
He owes debt, and can pny it, 800 90
He purchases home productions for 100 90
He has left for rent, tea, coffee, &c, 100 90
$500 90
But reduce his wages one half, that is $50, we
shall see how it will affect him.
He pays his debt, 300 90
Purchases home productions for half
the former prices, SO 90
And he has left for rent, tea coffee, &c 90 90
$3.50 90
We add the following further illustration from
a Wheeling paper;
ain order to show what are the advantages and
disadvantages of the present state of things to the
former in this region, we will quote few items
from our price current when Van Buren, entered
the Presidential Chair and some at the present
time.
March, 1896. June, 1910.
Wheat $l,25 Wheat, 40 cts.
Wool, 60 cts. Wool % cts.
Butter, 81 cts Butter, 8 cts.
Flour, 800 Flour, 1915
Oats, so cts. Oats, l6 cts.
Tea, 20 to 1925 Tea, 60 to ST. ,25
Coffee, 10 to Is Coffee, ID to Is cts.
Calicoes, IL 1-2 Calicoes, same, IL 1-2
1t will be that every article the farmer
raises is cut down-every one he buys from abroad
is as high as ever. The farmer can raise no
more wheat on an acre, no more wool from a
sheep than he could in 1886, and he gets only
third as much for what he does raise. In / S36 |
farmer brought 100 bushels of wheat to market. |
He got for it $l25 cash. He bought 100 lbs. of
coffee at ID cts, $14 10 lbs tea at rs cts 81 So
10 yards of cashmere at 81 ,50, $500; wards of
calico, sl,00; bride, So; and ID. of Canven, |
dish tobacco, 81 l.2 cts. He had then $85, 10 10
to carry home. He goes to market in June. 1910
with his hundred bushels of wheat, sells it, and
buys the same articles. What does he have now
to carry home? f,celve and half cents Is not |
that farmer the loser of 1886, by the present state
OF things The question is then asked ifthe peo-
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
1903 3614
add Louisville 1907 maj Cd day
500
1914
4456 as above.

Wing maj 4456 as above.
The partial returns from five other Counties
give an'aggregate Van Buren, majority of TWO
votes 1t will be borne in mind that all the
above returns are incomplete. The final result,
will we trust, prove still more cheering.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

loco focoism, in other parts of the State. So far
as the Presidential question is concerned, vote
in Lincoln is just as important, as one in Waldo.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

STEAMBOAT DISASTER. The Steamboat North
Carolina and Gov. Dudley, between Charleston
and N. York. lately came In collision, which prov
- f,'al 70 the former. She soon sunk and was
lost, but the crew and passengers were saveu.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

pie will go for the rulers who have, by misman-
agement and dishonesty, inflicted upon them this
loss? No.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
AFTERNOON.

The Committee appointed to present TO
the Convention the names of individuals to
be supported for Senators, reported
WILLIAM D. SEWALL, of Bath,
WILLIAM THOMAS, of Thomaston,
THADDEUS WEEKS, of Jefferson,
JAMES LOWELL. of Lewiston.
EDMUND DANA, of Wiscasset, for
County Treasurer,
And which report was accepted, unani-
mously.
The Committee appointed to report
Resolutions, presented the following, which
were adopted.
For Resolutions see next page
The Convention was ably and eloquenty
addressed by the Hon. John Holmes, Hon.
Benjamin Randall, Hon. Erastus Foote,
and by Lucius Fl. Chandler, Esq
Voted-That the proceedings of the
Convention. signed BY the President and
Secretaries, be published in all the papers
in this State, friendly to Republic princi-
pies.
After vote Of thanks to the Chairman
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

The population of Phipsburg in 1870, if we re-
collect rightly, about $50; and in1837 lit
tie rising 400. The gain, is therefore, quite
respectable Ed. Tel.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

FHIPsBURG AUGUST IL, lS40
To the Editor Of the Bath Telegraph:
DEAN SIR, have just completed the census
of this town, by which, appears that the whole
number of inhabitants is 657.
Respectfully, &c.
JAMES LEHMAN.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

The detauHers4 are very appropriately
died the sieners to Van Buren's "Sec-
ard Declaration Of Independence.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13

Wing net gain since 1e36-1,6o8
E--:oss rives n table of twnni v cns
compared with the Congressional returns of 49,
which shows net wing gain of 5O27
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-13
he result will doubtless show.

Difference since 1886 only