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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
CONGRESS.

Since the disposal Of the Resolutions upon the
assumption Of State Debts, In the Senate and the
contamination, in the House, Of the violent and
lawless proceedings upon the New Jersey case, BY
the admission ofthe Loco foco claimants the rro-
ceedings Of Congress have been Of an interest,"
ing character, withths exception of the discussion
upon the Treasury Note Bill and the report Of the
Sub-Treasury from the Committee Of Ways and
Means few days ago, in the form in which it
came from the Senate. The discussion Of the
Treasury Note Bill was characterised by one the
longest sitlings ever had in the House Of Repre-
sonia,ves. Il began, (says the National Inte-
gencer) at the regular hour Of meeting at IL
o'clock, on Tuesday, the 24tt, and continued with
out intermission all that day, and throughout he
night following, up to o'clock Wednesday
evening, comprising the space oftwenty-nine hour..
On Friday last, THU, bill was read a third time
and passed, and sent to the Senate for
It's provisions are to empower the Secretary is
sue s. 000,0 900 Of Treasury Notes, according the
provisions Of former laws; and TO reissue them
they may be redeemed, or paid into the Treasury ;
but not than 5000 600 to be outstanding at
any one time. The duration of the law is limited
to one year
On Monday, the bill passed the Senate by IS
ayes to noes and no doubi, before this time has
received the Presidents signature, and become
law. d,
The Senate have adopted Mr.. LuMPKrS's reso
luiion, fixing upon the 2lst of May, as the day Of
adjournment. There is no prospect of the House
aceedng 10 the resolution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
From the National Intelligencer.
MARYLAND.

The Legislature of this State adjourned on Satur-
day the lst March, at one O'clock, p NJ, after
passing BAL acts, public and private during the
session; session more remarkable, nevertheless
for shat was not done than for the many acts which
were passed
10 the first place, no act was passed in relation
70 the banks or he currency. The banks there
fore, stand as they did before the Legislature as
sembled.
No act was passed Cor raising additional revenue,
Instead of such an act, provision made for NEE
ting the demands on the State Treasury by autho-
rising the expenditure of the balance of the surplus
revenue and also of the proceeds of the sale of the
bank stocks owned by the State
No bill was passed regret to learn, to pro
vide for the completion Of the Chesapeake and O.
bio Canal bill, making further appropriation
tor that work, which had passed the House of Re-
Presettoilyes, was lost in the Senate Of MARYLAND
by an equal vote Of the members present Is 10 s.
on Saturday 2lstinst fall the members of the
Senate had been ia their seats, it is said the bill
would have become law. After the rejection Of
the bill, Mr., MATTHEW'S Of Allegheny, offered Q
message 20 the Senate, proposing TO appoints com
mttee Of conference, that some bill might be matu
red making the appropriation in a mode acceptable
to the Senate. This message the Senate refused
to adopt by vote Of to 8. Notwithstanding this
the friends Of the Canal, and Of the interest of the
State OF Maryland so deeply embarked in it, should
not dcspoud. The Canal Company have, we be-
iieve, funds IN hand to proceed, for a short time
with the work. which we hope will not be suspen
ded until, AT least. the Company can no longer com
mand means 10 prosecute it.
An extra session of the Legislature for more ma
rure consideration and action on this subject is al
ready spoken Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
RELTGFOUS NOTICES.

The first Quarterly Meeting. for Berkeley CIR
cult for the present year. will be held at the LICK
Church, commencing the lth of April.
The Rev. john A. COLLINS will preach in the
Methodist Church in this place the ION OF
April, at candelight APril2.
Episcopal services will be held on Saturday and
Sunday next, (beng the 9TH and 5th of AprL) at
Hedgesvlle.-The Rev Mr. PETERKFS may be
expected to preach on Saturday. In Ma.s'nsou's
on the 2d Sunday, (being the l2th) At Bunke"'
hill on the Sd Sunday Che l9th) And at heds,
esvlle on thu last Sunday in the month tthe 2o'h,
April ., 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

SPEAKING RIGHT Our The Legislature OF
Maine have adopted series ofresolutions respect
ing the Boundary question, one of which is as fol-
lows
Resolved, That unless the British Government
during the present session of Congress make or &C
cept distinct and satisfactory proposition for The
immediate adjustment Of the Boundary Question
it will be the duty of the General Government to
take military possession of he disputed territory
and 10 the name of a sovereign STATE we call upon
the National Government to fulfil its constitution.
al obligations, to establish the line which it has SO.
lemnly declared to be tie true boundary; and 10
protect this State, 10 extending her jurisdiction IL
the utmost limits of our Territory
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

The Globe and other prints of that stamp are
boasting loudly of the result of the township cleo.
tons IN New York and Massachusetts, They ara
only whistling, however TO keep their courage Up,
as boys do Of dark nights who fear a ghost in every
bush. If these papers would only publish the fri
returns, instead OF culling from the mass such only
as suit their views, should be spared the trou-
BILE of exposing at once the deceptive character OF
their statements, and the hollownsss ofthe hopes,
which are based upon them.-They had as well
prepare. Ciesarlike, 10 wrap their mantle around
them and die with decency. Their raviogs can de-
ceive no body except those Who are blind The
vote of New York is as certain to be cast for Gen.
Harrison as the day Of election arriyes.-Lynch-
burg Erginian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
WHIG IRTTH

In the Richmond Wing, OF March the 9th, under
me head ct wings of Berkeley" the following is
punished among other things as the statement Of
Senator Faulkner, TO a comrany of yhiss: They
(the Republican Convention) we're distracted and
d'sheartened Appeals were imploringly made.
during the sitting # the Convention for union and
harmony" Whether the fllsehood Of this passage
belongs to the Wing Senator or the MartiAsLurg
Ga9 cite, will not undertake to decide, bat that
II Is basely false, do undertake to affirm and prove
by every member of the Convention, and by every
respectable spectator, not an Aboitionist or Wing
We did no, get drunk because Clay and Wise had
come to Richmond and turn fools on the great
event, as some folks did
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
POR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN TYLER,
OF VIRGINIA..
Election In .s'orsnJer, 1910.
rszzr~pr>,y rs.<rx.zzx
WING ELECTORAL TICKET

]. WIN d HODGES. Of Nansemond
2. JAMES W. PEGRAM. Of Petersburg.
3. VIM. s. ARCHER, Of Ameiia
4. RICHARD KIDDER MEADE, of Dtn,cidolie
g. HENRY f. WATKINS, Of Prince Edicard.
g. JAMES e. BRUCE. Of Hatifax.
T. WIiITMELLP. TUNSTALL. Of PiHsyiUania
$. THOMAS X, J0YNES. Of Accomack
9 JOHN TAYLOR, ir, Of Caroline
10. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, of IVesfmoreiand
II. JAMES LYONS. Of Richmond City
10. VALENTINE w SOUTHaIL, Of Aibemarie.
10. JOHN 5 PENDLETON, Of RappGhennock
IA. JOHN JANNEY, Of Loudoun.
Is. ANDREW HUNTER, Of JtGerson.
10. PHILIP WILLIAMS. jr., Of Frederick.
II. WIN SEYMOUR, of Hardy.
IS. BRISCOE q. BALDWIN, Of augusta.
10. BALLARD SMITH, Of Greeabrier.
20. EDWARD JOHNSON, Of Bottctoiut
81. JOHN N HUMES, Of Hashington
%. GEORGE w. SUMMERS, Of Kanatcha
%. WAITMAN +. WILEY, IF Monongaiia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
GOOD NEWS FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

Our information from the elections held in Penn
sylvania on Friday last for borough and township
officers IS very favorable to the cause of IIARRIsoN
and REFORM
At and near Philadelphia, the Wings carried e,,
cry thing before them. Their gain has Eoen ire
mendous The old Northern Liberties is complete
" recovered from the shock of last FALL and, in.
stead of majority of 900 votes against u.s. gave on
Friday majority of 500 in favor of the Wing can.
didates.
From Franklin county, we hear that the Wings
carried the election by increased maorilies not on
~ IN Chambersburs, but in other districts A let
ter from that county, dated Saturday last says
: You may set down Franklin county for $50 majo-
MY tor OLD TiP certain. There seems to be- set.
tied determination to Dust the Spoilers, and am
ceriain that nothing stay tie current that has
set m so strong against them. '-Nat Lqteiigencer
March "a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

AN INCIDENTAL AFFAlR.-A country man late.
~ with his great coat rolled up under his ann, on
ms way to the fishing landings, after breakfast, had
some curiosity to see the famous East Room Of The
fres'dcEts House, and It's mirrors Of barn door
size, when ringing the bell, prime white English
waiter m attendance came to the door, and seeing
thar only " one Of the people on foot was there,
Slammed II IN ms face, after saying, Z" You had
better come at seven O'Clock; the President 5
rooms not open for visitors I'm ten in the morn.
ing -whereupon, the farmer turned on his heel,
and significantly replied, I'm thinking the Presi-
dents House will be open before day on the 4th of
Marcia next for every body for Old Tip a nigh
y early riser and was never yet caught mapping"
- Ce0TgeforR Ad0ocaie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
From the Savannah Republican,.
FLORIDA WAR.
GAREY's FERRY, (Fa.l

bAREi fhh1 h1CN
DEAR SIR: Allow me, through the columns Of
yonr valuable paner, to the humane fanatics
of the North that lutte damage need be apprehen-
ded Fl ON the cannbaiistic dogs of war" laiely
brought from Cuba to rid this Territory fits Ion.
orabie ard much abused aborigines, Gas some are
pleased to term them)
Eleven of these Florida bloodhounds, alias Cuba
clrs are new nj this post, easting upon their six
pounds of fresh beefeach per day. They have been
tried frequently within the last few DAVIS with an
Indian, IL prisoRaier de gaerre at this place, and
if they will take his tra it would be hard to prove
ii by those who were present. have no confidence
however, in them.
As to their ferociiy, it ID all humbug--a child
may fonde with them They have bean u7ore
grossly mlsrePresented THAI any set of animals in
the world--the army not excepted
Col. lwiGa. With large command Of regulars,
volunteers, ard bloodhomds, will leave Mre on
Thursday next, for grand scout to the Ocklewa-
la country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
ONE OF THE CONVENTION.
DatEo-ANoTHER OF THE CONVENTION.

CHARLES }. FAULKNER Feels no sunrise NJ any
Instance OF at any deg,ee Of mendacily. ev;nced hy
The scubblers of the Federal Executive. He Is a.
ware that they are writing for consideration"
hoped expected, or promised-and that no man
who opposes The reelection Of the Chief of the
Spoils Clan. will be forgiven o. spared bv his NOR
cennry followers and dcpeudani,. C. T. f. consi-
defs II, however, due to himself 10 saw. that the
impairment language applied to him by One of the
Convention" and ms Endorser would NOT hay
been permitted 10 pass without chastisement. had
ne not fell satisfied from enquiry TIM, if cir
were demanded, they would ptove 10 belong to In
dlyidneIs whose insigo i6cance secures their immu
niiy, or whose circumstances protect them from nc
couhtabitty Tor the rude nsoence of their tongues
In the Enquirer of March 18th. The Editor corn.
mentA on Mr.. FAULKNERs statatnertstotbe Wbi.s
OF Berkeley, and says, " True. there were eppeals
tor union and harmony" Yet the term 9. baselv
false" is applied, and suffered to be apnlied bv he
Editor OF Tho Enquirer who is also The Editor of
me Crisis, to statement which he voucbes TO be
tact. That the Administration Convention were
"dislracied and disheartcned, J." c J. in common
with hundreds OF other observers. verify believed
and yet believes but if he is in error IN thar res.
peci he submits Il TO the public, if the applica
t'on OF the term basely false" to matter OF mere
speculation, by MASKED stabber, is NOT unauthori
sed by the nature ofthe offence, acowsrdlv and ma
hcous assault and proof Of the ipsolent n md insult
ting spirit which actuates the office holding party
towards the Independence which refuses TO truck
10 the Executive Of the United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

A CARD TO TUE PUBLIC.

CHARLES J. FAULKSER has seen in shee, pub.
l'shed IN Richmond, called the Crisis. appropriolc
" denominated the Enquirer boiled dowa," the
following article:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

An election was ed for Overseers of the Poor.
throughout this county, on yesterday. JOHN w.
B"To, WILLIAM Lone, and ARCHIBALD ODkx,
were chosen for the Marinsburg district.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

SUB TREASURY ARGUMEsTs.-"E Establish hard
money Government. - Benton.
g You must reduce the value Of property."-Bu
chaaaa.
Reduce tie wages of labor" Calhoun.
Model the 6nencal branch Of your government
after Cuba."- Waller.
Establish a system Of collection, disbursement
and safe keeping of the public morey, like that a.
dopted in Cuba. - Globe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
Baltimore. March 80.
ADVERTISING MEMORANDA.

Sale, to-day, at the residence of John T. Hen.
derson, of valuable Property, by Edmund P. Hun
ter. Trustee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02
CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLE
To the Voters of RerIeley County:

FELLOW CITIZENS: In obedience TO the solicit
ta'ons Of many Of my friends of both political par
ties, hereby present my humble claims 10 your
consideration, Candidate for a in the next
session of the General Assembly of this Commons
wealth. Your obedient Servant.
JOHN CHURCHILL HEDGES.
January 80, 1910.
We ate authorized to announce john r. BEALL
as an Independent Republican Candidate to repre-
sent the County Of Berkeley in the next General
Assembly Of Virginia. Feb. 10, 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

FINE SPORT The House Of Representatives of
Ono or the 9th inst, adjourned for the day, for
want of business, and had Gne game Of ball
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-02

The Exeter IN H. News Letter records in the
following paragraph the death of descendant of
join RooERs, of martyr memory:
" Died, in this town, on Sabbath night Miss Mar
tina Rogers, aged 70. She was a daughter of the
late Rev Daniel Rogers, of Exeter, who was The
son of Rev. John Rogers, OF Ipswich, Massaehu.
sets, who was the son Of President John Rogers,
OF Harvard University, preacher of the gospel,
who was the son Of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, OF lps-
which, who was the son of Rev. John Rogers, Of
d diam, England, who was grandson of Rev. John
Rogers the martyr, who was burnt at SmithGe!G,
England, 9Th February, l555-nearly three centu.
ries ago"
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
FASHIONABLE TAlL0RiNG

II OSEPH W. NEW BURGH, would res
- spectfulIy inform his old friends and
he public in general, that he carries on
ne above business in all ITS various
,rancbes, one door East Of J. !. Smiths.
Store, where he may ct all times be
onnd TO attend to all work lntrnsted to
lin. He Aa,iers himself il will be
done as durable, neat and fashionable,
as it can be done in The country, as he
intends at all times 10 keep IN his EN-
ploy good competent workman, and he
means 10 receive the Fashions isamply
provided for.
To accommodate his frieIds in the
country, he will take nearly all kinds
country produce.
N. B. One ortwo apprentices vans
ted Immediately to learn the Tailoring
business. Boys between the sge Of Is
aud I6, would be preferred. They must
be Of good character, as recommends
tons Of Industry, honesty, and sobrie~
~, will be required.
Canal Dover, Aug. 15, 1889. IL
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06

BUSINESS.->The has rarely heen season
in which the active industry aud enterprise Of
nur citizens were more generally called forth,
han in the present. Every vacant spot oi
ground in our vrini,y is laid hold ofeven at OK
orbilants prices and in the coure ofa few weeks
a splendid mansion arises. In some sections
he improvements made seem to have been pro.
duced as by the influence ofa magician's wand.
There is evidently disposition on the part oi
the wealthy, to employ their capital in a pro-
luctvc manner. The spendi9 schemes Of
swindhng recently exploded. had the Effect ofin
ducing dstrust, and impairing confidence 80
This unhappy condition is now giving pla Q TO
better state of feeling, which eventually will
restore the general prosperity. The actual
wealth of the country has sustained no dminu
ton, the only difficulty being how TO empl oy
capital with safety .--Alex's Mes.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
ADMIJVISTR4TOR'S SALE.

BY virtue Of an order Of the Court Of Com.
mon Pleas Of Tuscarawas County made at May
Term 1888, shall offer for sails on the premises
on the 18th day of Dec. lS40at Ii o'clock the fol
lowing described real Estate, situate in Dover
Township, viz. a Lot Of Land adjoining the
Town of Dover in tho county Of 'ruscarawas,
commencing in the center Of the Wooster Road
one Rod north West from the Town Plat,
thence running south 43 West, seven chains and
twenty five hundredlh, thence North AZ west
six chains and twenty FIVE hundredth, thence
North 43 East nine chains aud forty four hun
dreGth, thence South 90 East six chains and six
ty hnndrodths 10 the place of beginning, con.
tanning five acres and thirty four perches more
or lesS. The above Land is property of the
Estate of Isaac B. Lee, late of Tuscarawa.
county deceased. 1t is well situated for prl.
vate residence. Terms of sale made known
the time of sale.
Dec. 9TH 1910. 6w. LU CY LEE, Ad'1.
By B. NJ. A therton, Attolns,
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
ANECDOTEs OF CANNING.

In private life Mr.. Canning was as exemplary
as in social intercourse lie was delightful. AS
n son, his care for his widowed parent-the
provision which he made for her out OF the
small pension first settled on him for his public
services his afectionate attention 10 her wish
es during the busiest and most successful por>
ton of his Intoxicating career --therlong weekly
letter which he wrote her, according to an ear
" promise; promise never broken even at the
most anxions and stormy period of hi
life, proves his heart to have been alive to the
nobest impulses of our nature Butm than
this: TO the sentiment of fila! affection, Which
he preserved unimpaired throughout the whole
course o. lis advancement, hedeligbted 10 do
homage in others. Two days before his depur
ture for Chiswick, whence he ne yer returned
he sent for young man whom no had heard
favorably spoken Of and who, he learnt upon
inquiry, had for years supported paraly;ic mo
ther and idiot sister.
I have requested to see you. Mr.. was
his opening address, when the young man, in
utter ignorance OF his intentions, presented hin
self at the premier's residence, in the hope you
may be able to tell me how lean serve you.
A vague and not very Ineligible reply was
confusedly gwen. 0...
Then perh'ps you will allow me to make a
suggestion? Would such a situaton.' naming
one, be at all compatible with your viewsl
1t was cordially and Thankfully received.
The appointment will be made out 10. NOR
row. give il you entirely from respect. res
spect your abilities much, but honor your de-
voton to your family siiH more
Canning readiness as parliamentary debat
or is now matter of history. In reply, he stood
ccnlessedly without rival. His quckness in
detecting and instantly fastening upon broken
link in his opponents argument, his skill in I'm
yelling specious sophistry, or exposing plau
sfbie (allacy have once,nd again drawn forththe
involuntary'cGeerse even ofthose who eschewed
kis political creed. One peculiarly he possess.
ed, which is but partially known his thorough
remembrance of a voice. and his ability in con
meeting it, at any interval of time, with the par
~ to whom Il belonged. More Than one in-
stance Of this faculty 10 remembered at Hink'
ley
Iis was dining with a large party a! Mr.
Chcsbyre's the medical gentleman before refer
red n, when note was brought in and handed
To The i,osi, with an intimatioa that the beare
begged 10 see him for FIVE minutes. Mr.. C.
left his party with reluctance, and was ahsen
some time. When he returned he prefaced his
lengthy apologies by observing. he had been dc
'nined by one of tho most remarkable men o
che dayi' that the gentleman was by acciden
passing through Hlnckley. and not pause OF
his route; that he 'pur posed placing ono Of hi
family under his K Mr.. Cheshire's) caro- /; anc
that he (Mr. C.) was obliged 10 listen to oil hi
arIanGemepts. ~,
Twill name him. said Canning gaily, 'an'
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
HORRIBLE.


A Coroner's inques, was held on the
18Th over the body of Mrs. Margaret
R"sho"g, "f Jefferson Township in this
County. Verdict oflhe jury, that she
came 10 her death by blow with some
instrument enpposed to be an axe, in-
Aicted by her husband Samuel Bush
oug, After the murder Of his wife he
attempted TO kill all The members Of his
femily consisting Of two sons and two
daughters. He succeeded in wounding
all Of them; the daughters severely but
they are all now expected to recover. -
The plea of insanity will be set up,
whether successfully or not, it is for the
legal tribunal to determine. Mansfield
Slsild and Ban ..
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
FATHER MATTHEW,-,Tbis emine

FATHER MATTHEW.->Thse eminent per
sonage who has done so much to advance lhe
cause of temperance in Ireland, is thus spoken
of by the London correspondent of.the Journal
of commerce !: That great and gd11 man, Fa
ther Matthew, has worked perfect miracle in
Ireland. To have taken the pledge from him
appears 10 have been powerful incentive to
keep it, aud mu'tltudcs are now waiting to re-.
oeiye it only from HIM. Stop till Father
Matthew comes, and then I'll join" is repeat
edly to be heard. aud tits to he hoped that he
will speedllyr dlise our wishes. The native,
of the Cocaigne also, particularly the thousand,
of gin-drinking women. require his presence
admoniions, exhortations, influence, and ana
themaS. Tho labor will he found most Hercu
lean, but with Divine permission. have nc
fear hut that it will eventually he most happily
and effectively accomplished alex Messen.
GER
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06

as THE work will be done BY ene "f ibs
beet Boulmen in the country. ALSO
-Ladiss' Work by Measure.
A general assortment OF BOOTS &
SHOES [Of his own mske1 constantly
on hand.
The Public are respectfully invited to
give hin.a call before purchasing else
where. ...
ALSO
Groceries, such as Wine, Beer snd ci-
der, and Liquer by the squaTt and gall
Nv PhiIadelphia, Aug. l6. 1889