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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25
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TIE PENNSYLVANIA U. s. RANK


In tho remark. We have made with regard 10
this institution, we have been prompted by sympa-
thy for those upon whom the relentless war woged
upon ii, must with ali It's consequences fal; the
tockholders. This feeling which we thank Provi-
dence we have. would hive been called forth BY
similar prosecutions Of any other State Institution.
The wide extent OF its community OF Stockholders,
in all conditions Of life, should make it's ebarfass-
ments the cause Of general sympathy. Il has been
to US matter Of surprise while it has called up the
feeling indignation, bow tho failure Of the nstitu-
ton and the consequent ruin which must be visited
upon so many inrocont heads, could be viewed
with complacency in any qasner.
We entertain no sympathy for II on account oil its
former national character; that expired With its
charter by the Federal Government snd, Mr. Bid
die TO the CONTRARY notwithstanding, nothing but
national charter could have preserved that charac-
ter. We have looked upon il only State insii-
tuition, while regarded its attempt TO continue
its nationality through name. as merely to make it
| more shining mark for attacks stimulated by par
| y prejudicss. which The expedient would bot in
fiame while it had been d. prived Of tie only char
ter and Of defence by which it co.d foil such
attacks. And the State charter was obtained, or
! rather purchased at price 80 dear, that nothing
but train OF uninterrupted and extraordinary sue
could have enabled it TO pay, and do full justice
to tbs stockholders ut the Same time. Add 10 this
its loans to the State, Of nearly one third Of its
capital, say about So 100000; and there would be
cause for surprise IL the institution not embar
raised. The State Of Pennsylvania has been well
! kened to the Jew Of Venice, in her onerous exsc.
tons for tho privileges she has conferred upon the
| Bank. Its capital cumbroos for lis legiti.
mate sphere of State Bank, but large enough to
inspire Jealousy in Wall street, that and it's preten-
.ions to nationality Invoked the wrath under which
| il has at last succumbed.
| These considerations are alone enough to shew
tho imprsc,icable basis upon which the Bank was
| attempted to be founded-snd are a potent solution
OF its embarrassments, not TO say anything Gifts in
iudcious principle Of loans fit can be called prin
ciple at all } and cotton specularions. The Bank
has had what styled by ts friends "on odoar
Of nationality. " but which think mi chit be
properly styled the odum Of nationality" while il
has had in fact title Of the efficiency and en-
| ergy derivabe from a national charter.
| The effort will be made 10 show the inu,ility
and inefIciency Of National Bank, by referring to
csiamilies Of this Bank, which had Of the at
tributes Of a National Bank but the mime In The
words Of the Lynchburg virginian we say ait can
not be, however. that any person Of intelligence can
! be duped by argument we'll enough adapted 10
the prejudlces, bot insulting TO the common sense
( of mankind"
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SPECIAL MISSION 10 LONDON.

The Richmond Wig II rhur.dry, 18Th inst.
ssNs: " runor ia aa ~ ana we ,irvuliiS Ia lpp ~
mss prove I've, that Nr CLAY will b, dies patched
',rh~rn I" Locdon on special '.-'"p % O, ar
.ts t.lous Tor The feai udJu'Iment 0t III 'ultrs
The cu.f.gres at LOCK- pou seem to requrr IN
mediAI- action averi direful n calamity a. wal a"
We cordially concur in the rema,k oi morning
paper, pred Gated forego paragraph, "ihat
the conviction to be in every ones mini that
Mr. CLAY is the man 10 whom Tie delicate and I'M
portant comm ssion should be entrusted of ADJUST.
ng d ftir ulIies at the Court of ST. James" And
although il is also true that Mr.. CLAY can hardly
be spare from the Senate until after the extra ses-
sionshould the non-sctian OF the present Congress-
render such session indeed neces.ary--yet as the
Administration will have several very able
in the Senate, if special misson to Eng and be
deemed at once csPedient, the ure experienced
Judgment. and master intellect Of Mr.. Clay might
probably render for the rirne signal service
bis country, as her representative in England, than
Senator in the Capitol. The country would
indeed part rel'.ctaniy, for season. with her
1onured and loved Ststrsmnn Of the West. Bu,
The difficulties with Groat Bdtan growing out q,
The Boundary Question. are someW hat involved
are 81 long standing. and ought, ere worse come at
II. to he ijusted. Ia a work OF 80 much mpmenr
looking at IT'S r-suts--iiI is well 10 send n MAS
TER workman. For how do W. xnnw that infslleci
aud Judy meRi and know ledge uf public ahats an>
thing shOtt Of he first order, ight fail
pshiug the ohier,i lfan error in this respect nigh
ny any possibility result ia bringing upon he corn
nv diTeu ealamiis ~ war. let ihr cosntry bt
81 n avoid this error, and send her CLAY. In
gnotn lhere il mo mistake. Rjh Pat,
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

Our Locofoco friends held their Convention ia this
place on Monday last, to nominate candidates fer
Conc ress and the State Senate. There was good
iy number Of delegates in attendance from the sew
eral counties composing the Congressional and SEN
atoral Districts, as far as observed The Con-
vention was organized by the selection of JACOB
MoRoAS. Of jefferson, as President, Henry SEE
yERs, Of Frederick, as Vice President, and General
JAMES II. CXRsoS. Of Frederick, and Or. d. MUIR
par, of Berkeley, a. Secretaries.
The Hon. WILLIAM Lucas received the unani
nous vote of the Convention, the cand date ior
Congress, and Colonel BLUE of Homi hire, the
nomination for State Senator though it is unknown
" hether the latter will accept
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THE GAZETTE.

With this number Of the GAZETTE, We close the
4ist volume, and the eighth. since we have CON
Quoted the establishment In this period, we have
so far gained upon old Time, as to complete our
volume one seek ia advance Of the regular com
mencement Of the series. {the LIST Of March) We
give our subscribers fifty third number. in order
to commence he 42d volume tbs 4th proximo.
We return our thanks to such Of our patrons as
payments; and we express regret shat we cannot
say that all subscribers have 50 done. Prompt
paymen, is the only proper s,inulan, TO an editor
and it is wrong to be forced 10 depend upon one
half of our friends for this vital principle Let us
all resolve to do otherwise in future and from tbs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

SECRETARY OF STATE.-lt is ttuly gratifying to
The friend. ct Harrison and Reform. y, vel ~ to
ne friends of the distinguished individual more i'm
msdRtely referred to. that the anticra ed appoint
ment oil Daniel W. bs,er the fire; pos, in the No.
Cahins'. lsin all q4aitsrs Of the country a source
u qualification. The Louisville Jnrnal Of lsre
date Temarks:-" The anuunciation that Mr. Web.
.sr isk~s the Office OF Secretary Of State has given
70 the whole country FEELING OF unbounded curl
~, Gen. Harrison is TO have an assistant with
MIN. at the helm Of tbs shiP Of State. uniting the
wisdom Of Ulysses with the strength OF Achilles"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-25

The PnrlairiPhia P"nnsy lstnla" contains a cor
esl ondence between a cOumllIes 81 the friends II
the Administrator in that ruy aud Nc Van ljn
zen. in which he former expre.s a d-sire /" ten
lea Ia HIM Z" - public testimonial of their graritud'
aud nff crion." lie Presi tent scsDoulsdgea IA"
proHereI eomrlH ems, end ssys:
be hoaor of publ; diHaer. you will. hope,
n-Tnit me- ia d'ci'ne shall be Detained here d"
few Days after the iourtn OF March and anno' hx
.ith certainly the day which .hal b able l."
each Phiiadrtphis. But snail not iali rrmsin
"i'h you long enough To Iske by the hand those
who may desire TO see me- and 10 give and receive
hose uneereinonious sslutations BETTING old, long
uisd snd insspsrsbls frcsds.
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(From our Richmond Correspondent.)

| RICHMOND, ",
The Senate, after an animated and protracted
discussion Of seven days, has at length yielded to
the fequi sments of Constitutional duty and ssreed
to proceed to the election of Senator on the 81
Of March In the amendment, fxiag that day. the
| House of Deleg ates has concurred. And now con-
mences the difficult task Of selection! Some are
for a Bank, whilst others for an Anti Bank
man; some are for an Eastern and others for
| Western man; but upon whom the choice of the
Party will eventually devolve, i, matter Involved
| in great doubt, aud only be settled by c1lm
| di.ras.ionate comparison Of opinion, under the
| auspices Of that much abused, and yet sometimes
| necessary instrument OF power. ktSa CAUCUS
! The Loeos will pu' man in the field ct tneii
parry Divide and conquer is the maxim OF that
WHY and most accomplished political nansse'
| Thomas Iuchie And II any man can be found
who bears the name OF Wing. aud YET is knosn IA
his heart not to be- WhIg--~ho, with the s"ihst
sagacty which distinguished the " walters on Pro-
vidence' in the days of Cromwell, is ready to
throw himself, in the language of Senator Roane,
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PHILADELPHIA BANKS.

The Philadelphia paper. say that the following
statement, made up from official sources, shows the
amount of specie and specie funds actually paid by
tho fifteen Banks in Philadelphia during fifty four
days commencing on the 18th Of December last.
Amount of Specie and Specie Funds paid by the
Banks Of Philadel phia, from Dec u.s. $780, to Feb
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sew, al articles ai- una>oldsbly crowded Jus
this week for want e room.
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THE GAZETTE.
MAaP1M sBwRG0 VA
WING NOMINATIONS.

THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1871.
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the asccndency in the election of Gen. Harrison
TO the Presidency, will not now recall How
they will conduct themselves, and the government
in their new vocation remains to be seen do most
solemnly believe, however, that they have Obtain
ed power by means most foul, and hunilaing to
the American people, Fraud, corruption, decep-
ton, intimidation, bribery, prescription and foreign
aid have all been brought into requlsiton, and
each performed its part in aid of the grand result
while no uniform declaration of principle has
been made, by the successful party. Their posi-
ton will, however, soon be such as to obge Them
to show their haad. When they are fully known,
and stand forth in their true colois, have no doubt
they will receive the condemnation of an indignant
and intelligent people
The democrats of Windsor county and of the
Green Mountain State are distinguished for their
devotion TO principe--their love of Democratic
Truth, They have for a long period stood up man
fully, against great odds in defence of liberal prin-
ciples and equal laws. That such devotion to truth
may be, ere long, crowned with triumph both in
the County and State, is, allow me to say, Gentle
men, in conclusion, the ardent desire of yours,
Very respectfully and truly,
LEWIS JOSSELYN.
To Lyman Raymond, Rich. w, Soulhgate, and
Jacob French, Esqrs,, Com. of Invitation.
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From Hon. Darid p. Noues.

WORTHWHILE, Jan. ., 1871.
GeRHemcn:-Nour favor of the 9th ultino, in
yng me to be present Mt Bridgewntcr on the sih
of January to unite with the Democracy Of Wind
sor county in celebrating the anniversary of the
battle Of New Orleans, il before me. 1t would
give me the greatest pleasure 10 be able TO accept
your kind invitation, and with YOU unite in CONF
memorniing an event so glorious in the history of
this Rcpubc but regret To say that causes be-
yond my control, will prevent my being present.
The incidents of that eventual day, as well rs
the virtues anh talents Of lis Hero, will long be re-
menlberrd by the American People, his courage,
skill and patriotism needed not the aid OF cerl-
cnies, for the memory of them was idelibly chron-
ccd in the bosom of every true lover of his country.
The eminent public services Of General Jackson
in after fc in various stations, Int more especially
as Chief Magistrate Of this great Nation, have con-
lcncd at least equal honor upon his name, and will
be amply sufficient to give him place upon the
impartial page of history among the greatest states
men of this or any other country. His uncompro-
missing aud straightforward course, through long
and arduous political life, fully entc him TO the
appreciation and imitation of every patriot. And
il is source of qualification TO all such and must
be particularly so TO Gen. Jackson himself, that he
has ou,lived the thousand ISLANDERS that have, at
various periods of his life, been thrown into circu
laiion by enyious and malignant; tongues. In COM
mon with the whole Democracy of the Union,
look up to him in his retirement with reverence,
and sincerely do hope. in the language Of the i'm
mortal Washington, "a that his latter days may be
as prosperous and happy as his former ones have
been glorious and honorable"
] cannot close, without expressing my warm and
entire appreciation Of the course of NIr Van Buren,
through The period of his administration; and al
though his firm and unyiedng course has had the
effect to burl him from power, still firmly and M
doubiingly believe that the time is not Ear distant
when he will be regarded by vast majority Of the
freemen Of this nation, MS one Of the purest and
most talented statesmen which our country has
ever produced.
remain with much respect Gentlemen,
Your obcdient servant,
DAVID p. MOVES.
To Messrs. Lyman Raymond, H. W. Sonthga'e,
ard Jacob French, Com. of Invitation.
severn letters have been received, since the ceebra
iion.l
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cases of contested elections, which was read twice
and referred to the committee on Elections.
Mr. Jones stated to the House that the general
appropriation bill would be introduced in the course
of few days.
Numerous petitions were presented, asking the
passage of law aboshing the use olardent spirits
in the Army and Navy.
A report was made from the select committee
appointed TO investigate the cause of the fall of the
Chandelier,
Vim. Cost Johnson moved to suspend the rules
for the purpose olgoing into committee oflhe whole,
for the purpose of taken up the bill making tempo
rary provisions for unalcs in the District of Column
ba.
The bill, with some slight amendments, was re-
ported to the House, and the question being on its
passage, it was rejected.
The House proceeded TO special order, being the
Pennsylvania contested election case.
Mr. Ingerso took the floor, and again proceed
ed to urge his claim,
In the Senate the bill for the relief of the How
ard Institute of this District was taken up and ai-
ter some debate ordered to be engrossed,
The bill providing for "A permanent and pros,
pcciNe presumption law to settlers on public lands
was taken up, and was under consideration wher
this was closed,
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To Lyman Raymond, Esq and others, Com. Sc.


WAsHINGToN, Jan. 2, lSll.
Gcniicmep:-Your letter dated on the 9th ut.
reached me Yesterday. You will please accept my
most cordial thanks for the kind invitation with
which YOU have honored me, 10 attend the cele-
bralon Of the battle of New Orleans, by the demo
Gratis of Windsor county, at Bridgcwater, on the
approaching anniversary Of that glorious and ever
memorable event. And he assured that deeply
regret, that my necessary attendance in the lcgls-
ulyc councils of the nation in discharge OF my du-
" 10 my constituents, lorbids my participation with
Won, aud those in whose behalf You act in the So
cial festivities of the OCCASION
Now, above all others, is the time for the true
democracy of the country 10 meet together and
confer with each other upon the great interests of
the republic, which have been put in imminent
peril By temporary popular delusion with regard
10 the measures and policy of the General Govern
ment. We have just passed through one OF the
ferccst political conflicts ever known in our an
nals-a conflict in which the lowest and most grow
cling passions Of our nature were appealed TO by
the bascst and most dsgraceiul means, and, | nm
deeply mortified when am compelled 10 add, with
success No patriot can look back upon the means
rcsortcd 10 by the federal party in the late canvass
and their effects, without feelings of deep shame
and modification, mingled with fears for the future
lions The voice Of truth and justice was drowned
in the furious tempest of excitement which was
aroused by system Of the most yilIanous fraunds,
the foulest filsehoods and the most inscriptions
Misrepresentation, ever before resored to by I'M
prncipled men TO obtain power. But we have this
to console US, that triumph gained by such means,
confcrs no glory upon the ,ictors and that power
thus obtained, will not abide permanently in the
hands of lis possessors. And we have additional
consolation in the fact, which the experience Of all
time demonstrates, that the ascendcncy of error is
bul temporary; ana that truth, although crushed
down for period, will recover from its defeat, and
rise renovated in its energies, and more potent in
the (ulflment of its high and holy mission Resting
his hope upon this conclusion no true democrat
doubts. for a moment, that the cause to which he
is welded, and with which all his warm and be-
ne,ccnt 'ympaihies are allied will again revive
and flourish and shed upon all its beneicent inilen-
ccs, in the bcsiowment of equal and impartial pro-
lection.
Yet il is not 10 he disguised that the early res'o-
ration to power Of the Democratic Party. Is not TO
be achieved without srugg'. which will try more
severely than ever the energies, integrity and firm
ness of the patriot freeman. A party raised 10
power by the aid of the tremendous monied inter-
est, which have combined together 10 overthrow
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In another part of the Age, of to-day, will be
found the proceedings Of the celebration at Bridge
water. We do nothing but justice, when we say
that the whole affair reflects great credit upon the
democracy of Bridgewaler. Owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather for few days prior, not so
many were in attendance as could have been wish
ed, yet the number was by no mems meagre.-
The interests of the exercises at the church was
heightened by the presence of large number OF
ladies', and the excellent performance of the Wood
stock Band.
The orration of Gen. RANSOM, was of a high
order. 1t contained the marrow of the democratic
creed, and many passages of rare cloqucncc and
beauty.
Mr. Woodward deserves much credit for first
rate dinner, to which his guests paid their cOmpi-
ments 10 their, and we hope his satisfaction Or
the WHOLE the celebration was fine one, orderly
temperate and manly, one that no man need even
regret having attended, and one that will long be
remembered. Long life to the democracy oil
Bridgewater, say we,
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We will give twisted nut-cake 10 any body
who will find a word in the English language that
will rhyme with SiIrer-Spirit Of The Age.
The old gentleman Of the Transcript, thinks he
is entitled TO the reward of the 'twisted nut-cake,"
offered by the editor of "Thc spirit of the Ago."
and POUNDS his claims ON the following -
eve do MT think Of any word that will exactly
rhyme with it, but goii comes pretty near, for it
will Jingle with it, and as rhymes ARE said to jim
gle, we think we are entitled 10 the reward"
Boston Transcript
Now we will enter the arena. IL the editors of
the Transcript and Spirit of the Age, will overhaul
their libraries, and take down 'Nlolhcr Goose :
Melodies" (by-,he-bye, the volume they thumb
most,) they will find that
"Liulc Dicky Oliver
Had bow Of Silver" &c.
Hand US that ere cake Boston HcraH.
The editor of the HcraH is undoubtedly man
of great classical reading and extensive rcscrach,
his quotations show, but, still, in all humility we
cannot award him the PRICE although sustained by
thrilling ex,rac, from his lavortc author
If the Herold man had sent us
Little Sukcy PiIycr
Had lot o. silver,
does he think he would be entitled to the prize?
Ills claim would, however, be as just az it is now.
Piirer is word manufactured, to rhyme with
silver and so is DHrcr, and it is of no consequence
whether the one was manufactured by the celebra-
ted Mother Goose or the-other by her renowned
dcyolec and admirer, the editor of the Boston
Herald.
No choice, again, gentlemen. Forward your
votes
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-01-15

O, A. p, Nicholson, of Maury CO., has been ap-
pointed BY the Governor of the State of Tenncs-
see, in the recess of the Legislature, to be sena-
tor of the United States from that State, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Grundy,
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-01-15

Arrangements have been made by the Propre-
tors of the Albany Argus, to publish weekly pa
per in Qunrto form, to be called "The Argus and
Rough-lIewer," under the editorial management
OLA. C. Flagg, Esq, one of the abest writers in
the country.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-01-15

The fderalists talk of abandoning the name Of
"Whig,' which they have about used up Some
Of them say they never liked it, because their grand
fathers We're hung by men called by the same name
in the revolutionary war.