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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

The Richmond Wing, of the 25th ult., says
Mr. CLAY and Mr.. WISE arrived last evening" IN
the cars from Washington.
Never, since the visit of Lafayette, have we seen
such an outburst Of feeling and enthusiasm on 90
half Of the people of Richmond. BY the time 'he
cars arrived, the streets were crowded win a vast
multitude of from two 20 three thousand. a COM
nittee, at the head Of which was Mr.. Leigh, rece'
we'd MIR. Clay and Mr.. Wise, and conducted tnem
70 their lodgings at the Powhatan House ne
crowd attended, and gave frequent tokens OF 'nen
10Y, by repeated and uproarious shouts. After MT
Clay had entered the house, loud cries were maao
for him from wi lhout. He made his appearance
upon the balcony, and begged the vast assemoiaso
to excuse him, as he was both fatigued and hungry
They readily assenled, promising themselves ea'"
al III n hnartn .hnke If the hand tn-dav.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

FEBRUARY 20
The Joint order for the election Of officers to The
Penjtentiary, was carried into execuioa-when
CHARLES ). NoHGAN was reelected Superintend.
ent, by a vote Of leland JAMES G. WATSON. A.
gent and Storekeeper, by a yots Of ll3, scattering
%. ?
The Report and Resolutions concerning the tugi-
tives, from justice, refused to be surrendered by the
Governor ct New York, were taken up. The ID
Resolutioo under discussion, as folloW.:
Res0losh Tint the course Of he Executive Of
New York cannot be acquiesced io. and f persisted
IN. viii make IL the solemn duty o, Vire:nia 10 ap-
peat from The cancelled obligations of the c%onstitu-
tional compact to her reserved rights"
Mi MAY proposed the following MS a substitute
&" Resofoed, That the course Of the EXECUTIVE OF
New York cannot be acquiesred iu; and il sanction.
ed by the State, aud persisted in. il will become the
solemn duty OF Virginia to adopt the most decisive
and eihci ent measures for tho protection of her citi
Gems, and the maintenance Of rights which she can
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

lot and viii NOT. under aay irc-~-aAces svneH-
der or abandon"
This amendment was adopted, ayes 10, noes ~
The resolution, thus amended, was agreed to-
The three other resolutions were then adopted
requesting the Governor 70 renew his Sofrespon-
dence with New York, (syes 96. noes iO)-aisofo
open a Correspondence with zach u The Siayshoi-
ding States, (ayes 50, noes 500 The 9th hssoiu-
lion an the Preamble were then adopted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

The CharIestown Free Press Of the 9th ultimc,
says: The TwEETY-sEcoND was duly observed by
he citizens Of Jefferson county.-In Charlestomn,
n srlendid Ball at Mr.. Isaac N. Carriers Hotel; a
military parade under Captain Reed a salute Of
l3 guns in he evening and a grand Illumination
Of the town at nigbt.-At Harpers-Ferry, a splen-
did military and civic Ball at the Hotel Of Mr.. Glib
4pn AT Shepherdstosca, a parade Of the Potomac
Rife, under Major Hamtranck, and a public din
ner at Mr.. Sheeiz's Tiorel, sc. &c.--all passing of
tremendously, and in a manner every way worthy Of
the occasion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05
From the Yeoman.
THE WING CONVENTION.

This body. composed Of the members OF the oe'
netal Assembly, and Of special delegates rom eoun'
lies not Represented in the Legislature ~ hepppn'
cans, convened IN the Hell OF the House q Dels-
gates, on Mond y, the 24h uitiIno' q. one 2 Gun
Gen. CHARLEs r.. DoKaAs, Of R1ckbtidge, was
chosen President, pro ZEN. and Richard III. 1pte7
and Edmnad P. Hunter Secretaries.
A committee, 10 report proper otiicefs 70 pc ~
lectea. and the order Of business, was appointed
and nine special delegates we're added 70 The CON.
mittee to prepare the Address - the People.
Mr.. RoBEEr TAYLoR, Of Norfolk, addressed nc
Convention 10 eloquent and patriotic terms; aisei
xb;cb d recess was taken until z o'clock.
The Convention again assembled AT O'Clock
and the committee nominated THOMAS MILLER,
E,o.. of Powhatau, a. President =: ibe Convention,
and Richard n Toier ard Edmund z. Hunter a.
Secretaries, .Lich nominations acre unanimously
confirmed by tie Convention. !,
Mr.. Mllier, on rakiog the Chair, mode an adj
dress, st oace brief, eloquent and Impressive. !.
A ittee q twenty three. Cone trotn each
disuict) wa appoin Ell % report an Electoral lick
Il.
Add ~esses were then made ly Messrs. Wise and
B,ti,, and The Convention adjourned uatil ii o
81 Ok on Tuesday.
Ga Tns.day, H.. Convention met AZ II o'clock
when the following Electoral Iicset was reported
and sgfeed upon, viz
District.
j. wM D HODGES, Of NansemOnd.
3. JAMES W. PEGRAM, Of Petersburg.
8. WIN. s. ARCHER. Of Amelia.
4. RICHARD BIDDER MEADE, Of Din,ciddie
s HENRY r. WATKINS, of Prince EdScard.
6. JAMES c. BRUCE, Of HalVax.
4. W~HITMELLP. TUNSTALL, Of Pihsyicania
8. THOMAS r. JoYNES. Of dccomack.
0. JOHN TAYLOR, jr., Of Caroline
10 WILLoUGBBY NEWTON, IF Hesfmoreiatld
IL. JAMES LYONS, Of Richmond City
10. VALENTINE w. S0UTHaLB, Of Abennnr1e.
10. JOHN $ PENDLETON, Of Pappahannock.
IA. JOHN JANNEY, Of L0udouH.
Is. ANDREW HUNTER, Of JeGerson.
IG. PHILIP WILLIAMS, jr, Of Frederick.
II. VIM SEYMOUR, Of Hardy
IS. BRISCOE G. BALDWIN, Of augusta.
10. BALLARD SMITH, Of 6reenbrier.
90. EDWARD JOHNSON, Of BottetotTf.
81. JOHN n. HUMES, IF Washington.
%. GEORGE W. SUMMERS, Of KanG,cha.
%. WAITMAN r. WILEY, Of MononSata.
An Address, TO the People Of Virginia, was re-
ported by Mr.. Lyons, from the Committee on that
subject, which was read and unanimously adop'
ted.
The Richmond Wing, fthe Goth ultimo, seys
This body, af er a brief, harmonious and enlhusias-
tic session, yesterday closed its l~abors-which were
labors of pleasantne IS and delight. A Ticket OF
f ectors, reported by the Committee, embracing
If worth and intelligence, was adopted
bv a unanimous vote. and without a murmur OF dis
A long and able Address, to the peo-
ole OF Virginia, full Of FIRE and piqaancy and atgu-
ment, was also adopted, and SO O00 copies ordered
to be printed. Several resolutions, tor raising a
Central Committee, funds for publication, &c, were
aereel 10, when the Convention adjourned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

ceiye tho vote Of either Virginia, Pennsylvania, n.
Carolina, or Tennessee, his election 10 secured
l48 being necessary 10 a choice.
Mr.. FAULKsER adverted 70 The vote which he
gave for M. Mcdowell, on the 5th ballot, in the
late election for Cover nor-cxplsined the ciscum4
stances. under which that vote was given, and as
signed his reasons, at length, for IL. We heard no
Wing, who ~ns present, and there we're some oithe
sfaunchest Of The county there, who did not express
himself thorough, satisfied with tie explanation
given.
He urged upon tho Wings Of Berkeley, uniop,
harmony and concert Of action, in The approaching
Spring Elcc,ion-to discard all personal P~redi'sc-
tons and 10 forget al personal epiHosiie', ~ tbe
sacred d uty, hich they owed % their country st
his trying and important crisis. lie brgsed ihem
10 wipe of a reproach-it might be an unjust one,
but which. nevertheless. had been, extensively, DIS
sem ns.ed, to ttelr prcjadice-th that they had grown
luke warm, in tho good cause. lie concluded. BY
proposing a sentiment, shich vas, cordially recei-
yed, ~ he meeting
The Wigs ofahe U~ion: Let their W'ie9wor'
he. the gallant exclamation Of Lieutenant Harrison,
:, tho battle ofthe Rapids" Onward, my brave
boy.i Tie Enemy is flying Oas fire more, and The
day IL ours"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05
FRBRuARY 90.

FEBRUARY %.
MIR. BASKERVILLE offered the following resoiu-
tior:
Resolped, Thar when this House adjonrns on
Monday. the 9th March next, it will, with the con
sent of the Senate, adjourn sine die.
On motion Of MIR. DoRMAS, the same was lid on
the table.
The engrossed bill concerning Western Land IT,
ties vas read a third time and passed.
Death Of a Member.
Mr.. WATTS rose and announced, with much fee
Ing, the death OF the esi eemed and talented Dele
gate from Nansemond, WILLIAM D.. IloDGEs.
MIR. DoRMAN said be would not increase the sem
sibility OF the House, by adding to the remarks just
unlimited; bus would merely offer the following re-
so utious:-Which were then read aud unanimously
adopted-y.z:
Reso{ved, That this House has heard with deep
seusiblliy the desth Of VIM. d. Hodges, Esq, a
Delegate from the county Of Nansemond.
RcSoiocd, That the members Of this House will
attend The removal Of his corpse from the Powha-
tan House, on TO morrow morning, and as a token
f tespect for his memory, We viii wear the usual
badge of mourning for 81 days.
And then o. motion Of Mr.. RIDLEY,
The House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

done, and ali that has been said has been i -
ence to the points OF order.
Mr.. FISHER is in the midst Of his speecb
likely to finish. Mr.. FILLnoRE refused In sda. sao
the House fer the reason of the dccision Of The Sau
ker which be considered Invaded bis rish,. F@
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

The Winchester Virginian, of ,he Goth nh, con-
tains the proceedings of a meeting of I" Democratic
Republicans at HapersFerry, on the 18th ultmo
DR.. JAMES GARRY, Chairman, and WILLIAM 7.
HAIL, Esq, Secretary. Captain SEAMAN. it is sta
ted. addressed the meeting in an eloquent manner,
ard on The present situation OF the great opposing
parties in the Unfed S~tates."-After which, a pie-
amble and thirteen resolutions were adopted, some
Of which " recognlze" and acknowledge" strange
things. The following is the llthresolution, which
was adopted unanimously =
=" ReSolred That we recognize w. c. Rives as a
Federulis, ard acknowledge, h~encewsrd, but two
psrties,-Federal Abolitionists, and Republicans.
This will enable orr readers to form a satisfscto'
ry opinion of the remaining dozen, and 10 draw
pretty correct inference OF what they " recognize
aud :" acknowledge. - harlestoton Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

A popular preacher Of Mississippi was engaged
not long since, to a beautiful and rich lady. On
Christmas day, they were to be united, when the
preacher asked for a postponemenr on he ground
that the lady's estate was not yet settled up. and
be wished to know beforehand whether he was in
solvent or not.-The lady enresed o. this couduct
dismissed the gentleman entirely. Great indigna-
ton is felt at The afiAit in jackson. The lanes of
The parties are not given, but we take the above
particulars from the Natchez Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

New YoRK LAw.-The New York Courier, al
ter mentioning the commital of a man named john
son, for abandoning bis wife, says Few people
perhaps, are aware that under the laws Of new
York, if man abandons his wife, the magis'ra,es
possess he power Of apprenticing him out py u'
year, into the service of any individual, and that the
proceeds of his labor shall be! devoted to the sup
port Of hs family"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE or

MONDAY, February "a.
Mr.. CoLEMAv offered the following resolution:
Resoleed, Thai the Committee OF Schools and
Colleges be instructed to bring in a bill establishing
the District Free School System in Virginia.
MIR. CotBMAS supported, and Mr. GooDE oPPo-
sed The resolution, which wa, = .jected BY ayes and
roes-ayes 3G, noes So
Various bills were taken up on their second rea'
ding.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05
CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
To the voters Of Rerkeiey County:

FELLOW CITIZENS: Ia obedience to tne So ~.
tasions Of n any Of my friends, OF both political f r
ties, / hereby present my humble claims ! .,sx,
consideration, as "a Candidate for a seat ~ az
session OF the General Assembly OF TINS Io"'
wealth. Your obedient Servant. nome
JOHN CHURCHILL HEDurS
January 80, 1910.
We are authorized to announce JoHs H. 80
as an independent Republican Candidate, 70 rsp,sl
sent tho County OF Berkeley in the next v ,aHn
Assembly Of Virginia. FEB 10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05
THE PEOPLE ARE COMING

OHIO STATE CosyENTios.-Tha Twen,v G
ond vas indeed a great day in Columbus.
~ventign Of the peoPie had been called there e, ,I =
day; and although the rain fell In torrents "a'
the day, so IS 10 render the roads almost ;m,a..Es
5e by ire sudden break up Of The fiost. -Psssa'
PEOPLE WERE THEREt We learn from IHE
Journal Of the 22d ult that from tayeh,. ) Ssale
thousand persons were IN attendance. soEd aty
umns Of the true Democracy filed the s,.s esf
columhus-banners, Ingenious in device aud 49,,
did in execution, loomed the air-nse. :, prem
ming, and all the insignia of Freedom swsn, :
In glory aud in triurph. Canoes, planted ~ a'ons
ard manned BY the brave and genefous fraIs
HARRISON ard TYLER-square rugged B,;r.@sol
Cabins-even a minialrre Of old Fort Meig.-sR
these and more, (says The Journal made q, i.
grand sum Of excitement and surprise. All. ~. s
over, was said 70 be gaieiy, good humor, ard cas.
fdcnce d fstare success
The Convention have dominated THoy.s r..
wiz. Of Warren county, as the PEOPLES CANDIDA
for Governor, at the next election. Thu no,nis1
ton is said 10 have been made with great pnar;mi
~, and to have met with general and unouaLssI
aPpfobation.
This mighty gathering of the Buckeye peo,I,
in Convention, was organized BY the apnoin,nas..
ofRsziN BEALL, Of Wayne county. a. p re.;daa,
with nineteen Vice Presidents, and eight secys,.
lies. Its proceedings, rs set forth In tho .Jorrn,l
are Of the most thorough and encouraging cbarae'
ter. There il no mistake az to the Buekeve g.
1t goes to a certainty for HARRISON and Trim.
Ii also recommends TO the for mer supporters &C
jackson and Van Buren,. to organize themselv Ives l..
10 HARRISON REFoRM CLUBs, in each and eyerv
county in the State.
Another resolve Of the Convention, worthy OF Il.
people and the cause, declared it to be in he view
Of that body, the duty Of the Harrison democra,,
of Ohio, one and all, tn . contribute their effort.
through the medium Of the pen, The press, and The
stump, to the diffusion Of the truth and couec,
principles, during the ensuing campaign" The
ball moves onward. with o force that is irresistable
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

This morning, after the reading of the journal,
the Speaker la before the House two Messages
from the President Of The United States, ia relation
10 the China Trade, and the amount OF Public
Lands sold in the different years. Both messages
were ia answer to resolutions OF inquiry adopted by
the House.
An attempt was made TO obtain an appropriation
Tor repairing the Potomac Bridge, but The House
refused to suspend the rules.
Net Jersey.
Two hours we're passed in tho consideration of
points Of order and the New Jersey question, when
the motion 10 print came M. No business has been
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

Al a public meeting Of the Wings Of Morris
County, n. j., held a few days ago, it was sugges-
ted to the Legislature Of the State that il take the
best means Of testing The eoNsatationalay ofde
acts Of the House, so long as il excludes the New
Jersey members from their seats.-Not. HL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05


1. Arthur Smith, OF Isle Of White.
2. John Cargill, Of Sussex.
3. James Jones, Of Nottoway.
a VIM. r. Baskerville, Of Mccklenburg.
5. Charles Yancey, Of Buckingham.
6. Richard Logan, Of Halifax.
Z. Achibald Stuart, of Patrick.
s. William Jones, of Gloucester.
9. Austin Brockenbrough, Of Essex.
0. John Gibson, Of Prince William.
l. J d. Haiyburton, Of New Kent.
2. Thomas j. Randolph, of Albemarle.
3. Waller Holiday, Of Spottsylvania.
4. Inman Homer, Of Fauquier.
5. Heroine J. Opie, Of Jefferson.
6. VIM. A. Harris, of Page.
I. Jacob d.. Williamson, Of Rockingham.
s. VIM. Taylor, Of Rockbridge.
8. Aug. A. Chapman. of Monroe.
0. james Hoge, Of Montgomery.
|. Wm Byars, Of Washington.
?. Benjamin Brown, Of Csbell.
John Hindmau, Of Brooke.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-05

We understand that Capt. JouN b. A. MAIDEN
BoUscH has been appointed to take the Census Of
Berkeley county, under the late Census ACT, a sketch
Of which, will be found on our first rnee.