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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

ADDirIosAtrRoaG EoRo1A.--Tbe Augusta Con-
stitptonalist contain. returns from IS counties in
which The majority for Ne Donald the Opposition
candidate for Governor, is 2626. The votes in the
eight counties to be heard from will increase this
majority about 1900
In the last Legislature ;be Wings had msjoriiy
Of in the Senate, and 80 10 the House--36 ma.
joii'y on joint ballot.
In the next Legislature, the Locofocos will have
a majority Of % in the sensts. ami 3 10 tho House
being majority OF So on joint ballot.
PKsssYLyAsIA.-The returns come in rather
slowly from this State, but the last adyices give
Porter, Locofoco, msjoriiy Of ls coo votes over
BANKS, the Wbig candidate for Governor. Ia
PhiladeIphia city, the Wing. have held their own
by their usual majority. Lancaster, too, has fully
entitled herself 10 the appellstion Of the banner
County, by the large majority which sic gave to
Judge Banks. Porter will no doubt be elected BY
10000 votes.
OaIo.-The election this year 10 Ohio, Ia for
members of the lower II 1use of Assembly and for
eighteen members Of the Sens,e. In the returns
given, there are Ia Wings and IS Locos elected to
the lower Fl ,use, from l6 Counties heard from and
later accounts state, that the Wings have succeed
ed in electng their candidates In six additional
counties
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

WHAT SAY THE Locorocos THE
Baltimore Republican ascribes the late
triumph of its party in Maryland to "the
tpo retoes." This we do not deny. And
we find in its truth the srvcrest rebuke of
those Wings who permitted their dissats.
faction with the single, how ever much
to-be regretted, error ofthe Federal Ex-
ecutive, TO betray them into forge,fulness
of their duty to their party, to their State,
and to their principles. Let the Balti.
more Republican, however, and its CO.
laborers, derive what comfort they can
from their present success; the cause
they assign for il is OF itself prophetic OF
their overthrow for unless they can show
las we know they cannoi) that the " We
toes" have driven any Wings into the
ranks Of locofocoism, their triumph will be
short.lived and they may even now mum.
Der its days.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

GOLD MINES IN GEORGIA. We have
been favored by friend with the follow.
ing extract Of a letter received day or
two since, from gentleman Of high re-
spectabillty residing in the Cherokee Coun-
try. Skies, we are informed, is an old
Indian town, where several lots of land
were found TO have very rich surface, de.
posite and vein mines OF gold. Some four
gears since we understand $4,000 were
taken from branch on its margin, and
many other lots near by were found to bc
valuable.-Sdrannah Republican.
'HicKoRY FLATS. Cherokee Co., Oct. l, 1871.
The gold mine Of Gerald's continues to
be pretty good; they have taken some
500 dwts. from it, one piece weighing ls
dwts. About the Skies, they continue to
take It with great success-three hands
frequently make from so to 100 dwts. in
a day."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

of embroiling the Two nations in war,
have experienced. And yet another
but no matter. We viii leave our own
State authorities TO enjoy their glory.
\ word or two now as to the real mer-
its OF the case. In the frs, place, as 10
the destruction of the Caroline, our own
private opinion is, and ever has been, IN
accordance with that declared so ably IN
the late speech OF John Quincy Adams
upon this subject. If the United States
we're right 10 the invasion Of Florida and
the capture OF Pensacola, by Gen. Jack
son, many years ago--an act that was
ably vindicated by Mr.. Adams, then Sec
rotary of State, and justified by the Amer.
lean Government--ihen,c clearly were the
British authorities justlhable in the de.
strucilon OF the Caroline. The character
of that vessel and the special service in
which she was engaged, were never doubt
full or, if they were, all doubts have been
removed by the disclosures of this trial.
She was chartered by the renegade pat
riot pirates. She was cut out OF the ice
to be used by and for them; and she was
engaged in their cut.throat yagabond ser
vice.
Ia the second place, even il the act oil
DESTROYING the vessel was not lustltable,
and if the killing Of Durfee was murder,
we have never supposed for moment that
Mcleod was engaged therein. Our in
formation upon the subject has always
been conclusive TO our own minds upon
that point. Mcleod was neither there,
nor did he ever, on any occasion, boast oil
having been there. We were present a,
an examination of Mcleod, in the prison
of this city-an examination close, search.
ing and minute-made for the information
Of the British Ministry and our convic-
tons were fully sustained. He was not
there. And all that has been said in re.
gard to his boasting upon that point is a
lie. His prosecution was the work oil
malice; and the jury which indicted him,
as they did, upon testimony altogether in.
adequate, only illustrated their own igno.
rance of the duties of grand inqustors.
10 the third place, we hold that in either
of the above cases, or neither, the trial o
! Mcleod by State tribunal was wrong
From the moment the net of destruction
was assumed by the government of Grea
Britain as its own, the jurisdiction of thu
State of New York ceased in the premi
ses.
From that moment the individual oil
fence was merged in one Of higher char
acter. The individual subject was n
longer responsible. His government wa
not indeed responsible to the peopi. Of tn
State Of N. York, but to the people Of tn
Union. Ard the irst duty of Gov. Sewar
should have been, on being officially ad
vised tina, the British crown had assume,
the responsibility Of the act. to direct tn
Attorney General to enter nolie prose
qui in the case, and set the accused a
large. In not doing so, the State Of New
York has taken large stride in the Sout
Carolina path Of Modification.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
Erora IL. Rieknond Wiz.

WHO SENTIMENT OF THE STATE.
The Sheriffs, Merchants, and other visi-
tors to the city, within the las, few weeks,
from various sections Of the State, give
the most cheering accounts Of the sound
and healihful state Of popular sentiment.
The Wing people, with almost one voice.
speak in condo mnaiion OF Mr.. Tyler's
course. They confess themselves dsap-
pointed, and deeply mortified, that one,
on whom they had bestowed their suffra-
ges, bad acted in manner-(as detailed
by the retiring Cabinet)-so unworthy of
them, of himself, and Of his station. With
wonderful unanimity, they ascribe his
conduct 10 mad ambition operating upon
a weak and indecisiye character, aided
by evil counseIlors. TRey regret that
circumstances force this conviction upon
their minds. They take no pleasure in
having TO censure a high functonary,
whom they had struggled TO invest with
power. They did not commit the folly,
as hos been charged upon them-of ex-
pending their time and money to elevate
this man TO office-'hat they might turn
round and spend their time and money to
evict him from office. They hoped by
his election TO accomplish great results
for their country. They hoped that the
vast power and patronage with which he
was clothed, would be directed solely to
the public good. They did not dream
that petty and groveIllng ambition would
come athwart their lofty aspirations for
the common veal and national glory
The conviction that il is so, is painful TO
them. Blu, they feel that they owe the
highest obligations to their principles and
their country. Because the President Of
their own selection proves recreant to
those principles, or treacherous to that
country, they, as Patriots and Wings,
consider, that they are under as strong
obligations as ever TO stand by both.
The course Of the Wings, in this re.
fspect, whatever fate may betide them as
party, will shed upon them undying
honor. /. is practical AMI impressive
demonstration Of their noble and disinter.
ested patriotism. Where can its parallel
be found in the annals Of politics 7 When
before did great party-en masse, as il
were-array themselves against the con-
duct Of their leader, from considerations
purely patriotic, and in disregard Of all
selfish ends? They, who worship the
spoils only and are governed by merce.
nary motives, may call this conduct fool.
ish-but the good, and the patriotic, will
pronounce it an instance Of patriotism, as
noble as ii is rare.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

LAKE TRADE.-There were cleared at
the collectors Office, in Buffalo, during
the season Of canal navigation for 1910.
bound to an eastern market, 634 900 bar
rels of -four, 66l, 900 bushels Of wheat,
$4,000 barrels Of pork, and 1000 barrels
Of ashes. besides the thousands Of tons Of
whiskey, butter, cheese, lard, seeds. furs,
lumber, &C., &c. And the toll collected
at that Office, exceeded in amour, any
other Office in the State, being over $685.
900.
The increase OF toll the present season,
ll64l) at that place is astonshingly large.
They received up TO the frs, day of Au-
gust, about 100000. And the same ra .
ito Of increase in the next FIVE years, will
swell the tolls at that Office to more than
a million of dollars annualy.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
HOME INDUSTRY.

4 convention Of the friends Of Home Industry
assembled in the city of New York on Friday last,
aud organized by the appointment, of President,
four Vice Presidents and three Secretaries. Nine
States and the Territory of Florida were represent
ed in the convention. A proposition was made for
the organization of Home League for the advance
ment of the great cause of protection TO American
Industry and the diffusion Of the true principles of
Reciprocity in Trade. The proposition was adopt
ed by the convention.
The New York Tribune states that "the forma-
ton of the Home League was commenced at the
afternoon session. Il is intended to occupy the
broadest ground Of devotion to American interests
and the encouragement Of Domestic inaaSfS--'o
consist of parent association with branches IN the
several States, Counties and TowHs, and to operate
efficiently in the dissemination Of tue principles Of
Political Economy ard National well being"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.

1t is gratifying to Turn our eyes from the recent
defeats we have sustained in several States, the
result Of the late election in New Jersey. The
Jersey Blues stand firm in The Wing ranks, while
apathy and Indifference, have marked the course
VI the Wings in Maine, Maryland, Georgia, &C.,
Jersey will be t'oefre Wing majority, on joint bal
lot in the Legislature, which will secure the clec.
ton of a Wing Governor, Wing State Treasurer.
and Wing State and County officers. We repeat
the Wings Of this gallant State have nobly done
their duty, and sustain ned their broad seal, in a
brethren every where.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

REMARKABLE PREsENrIMENT.- The
Commercial Advertiser speaking Of cer-
tain rumors concerning Mrs. Adams, the
wife of the gentleman murdered by Colt,
confirms the statement about remarkable
presentiments she had Of the fate Of her
husband. That paper says: awe have
been desired by Mr.. Lane, the father OF
Mrs. Adams, whom we have long known
as a member Of Doctor Springs church,
to state tina, the report going the rounds
Of the papers, of her being deprived OF
her senses, is entirely without foundation;
and however acute may be her sense OF
her loss, she bears it with becoming re-
signa,ion to the Divine will.
"ln reply TO our inquiries last evening
Mr.. Lane assured US that the current
statements in some of the papers, in re-
lation to the remarkable pre.montory
dreams of Mrs. Adams, are true. Two
days before her husbands disappearance,
she dreamed, twice, that he was murder
ed, and that she saw his body cut into
pieces and packed 10 box. The dreams
gave her great concern, for their vivid.
ness, and she went once TO relate them to
her mother, but did not, from the appre-
henson Of being laughed al"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
General Intelligence.

AMERIcAr AUTHORS ABRoAp.-A Lon.
don correspondent of the New York A.
mercan, on being asked how the writing.
of Americans ere regarded IN the father.
land, says that Washington Irving car.
ries the palm Of all our prose authors;
while among the thinking, learned and
original portions e the literary circles,
Or. Charming stands unrivalled. Leath-
err Stocking, he says, is almost as great
a hero in Britain as in America. Ofour
poets, he says:
:" think William Cullen Bryant stands
at the head OF the English list OF Ameri-
can poets. speak with diffidence. how
ever, when remember that Halleck,
Dana, Pierpont. and other stars in our
beautiful constellation, have their admir-
ing as,rologers IN the Old World. When
giving Thomas Campbell a hasty extern.
pore sketch OF some of our poets, as
mentioned the name of Bryant, he sud-
denly interrupted me, and with great EN-.
phasis, said, "Ah Bryant, he is a glori.
Gus poet"
Willis. Mrs. Sigourney and other wri
tiers of merit. are highly though, of and
Frequently quoted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
THE LATE ELECTIONS AND The WIG
PARTY.

The elections in several States having gone
against the Wings after so large a majority at the
Presidential election, our opponents are cr0teiag
wonderfully. and seem dis posed to make it APP
pear that the people have changed book agen this
year Well il we look at the circumstance, that
the Wings in those States, were Ia the zenith last
year, and at the nadir this, why i, seems plain
enough, that there has been reaction. But let
any one reflect upon the course Of tie first lieu
tenant Of our ship Of state, since he has succeeded
TO the captaney, his opposition to the leading
sure Of the Wing party, his vacillstion in relation
TO measure of his own proposing, and hnai rejec-
ton Of it, the dissolution of the ,binet of the la.
the party. the attempts of squad Of pseudo Wings
to secede from the great Wing party break it up and
form another upon its RUNE, and lastly, he
quent disgust of the people at tho Of things,
and he will not be surprised at the iethargy mani
tested by our friends in the late elections. For ex
ample, none doubted the power Of the Wings to
elect Mr.. Johnson as Governor OF Maryland, but
If we look at the aggregate vote cast. it is plain
that the election lost by their supneness alone
Mr.. Thomas majority is very 500 votes
Al the last election, the entire vote In the State
about 5000 more than at the election this year,
and H prisons majority was mora than 400,
proving that had the whole force the Wings been
brought out. Mr.. johnson mus, have boon elected
by near 1000 votes. at moderate calculation.
But these defeats, we hope. will yet eaute to our
ultimate benefit in the lesson they teach, ths, the
only way to preserve our supremacy.is to be OF
posts, awake, when danger Is near, and not suffer
u few unrowsrd events to dishesrten again.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
The Monument on Bunker Hill has be-

The Monument on Bunker Hill has be-
come an imposing object. 1t has risen to
the height of one hundred and sixty five
feet, and may be seen from various points
at the distance ofmany miles. To spec.
tator IN it's immediate vicinity, the effect
Of the simple, unembellished column OF
granite is sensation of sublmity. From
the top, the view is inexpressibly grand
and beautiful while few persons can
stand at its base and look at the top with
out feeling of awe and veneration. The
work, we believe, is now suspended for
the season, to be renewed again in the
spring, and prosecuted with vigor to its
The builder. Mr.. Savage,
is by contract allowed till October, 1913,
10 complete it; but, from the rapidity
with which he wrought the present sea.
son, we have no doubt he will be able 10
accomplish his labor in the course of the
next summer. Twenty or twenty-one
Of stone only are yet 10 be laid.
PcStoN Ccts-iey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
ACQUlTTAL OF MCLEOD.

The reader will perceive, on reference to another
column that MCLEOD has been acquitted OF any
participation in the murder of DGIfes. the de
struction OF the Caroline in December, is37-sn
oAbi having been proved 10 the satisfaction Of the
Jury. This Circumstance may be considered al
fortunate, since II removes all serious cause for
war between the United States and England. The
case of the destruction Of the Caroline will now as
sumo another feature. The British government
having avoNed that act as its own. il now remains
for the L S. government to seek redress for the
insult therein given, PREPARATION for the loss of prop
ery. and for the nva.ion " our terrtoyby an arm
ed force in time of peace. The demand may form
the suhjec, of some discussion between the diPlo-
matte officers OF both governments.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

The keene IN. II. Sentinel says:-
The barking at Daniel Webster is well
kept up, truly, in the opposition papers
and the editors are SO incensed at the Pre-
sdent for not giving him walking tick
et," as they politely call a dismissal, we
begin to fear they will not take up John
Tyler at all. They almost promised to
do SO il he would but veto any bank bill
Col. Benton would go for him four
years, if he would also veto the land bill
and Others are almost ready 10 promise
something, il he will but dismiss Daniel
Webster
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

The Hon. &. R. OGDEN, Attorney &C.
neral Of Canada, was recently in this city
on his way to Boston, where he will take
passage in the next steamer for England.
A gentleman who conversed with him in
forms Us that the Attorney General took
measures for Col. Grogan's release i'm
mediately on his being informed of his ar.
rival at Montreal. After Grogan had
been brought into the United States, he
returned voluntarily into Canada, but the
people declined arresiing him, SO that he
has failed to become a lion equal to Nc
Leod.-N Y. Jour. of Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

The Philadelphia North American says,
Col. Edwards" was again arraigned
before Judge Randall, on Saturday. Mr.
Dallas occu pied much ofthe morning in
favor Of the immediate discharge Of the
prisoner. His arguments were ingenious,
his eloquence lervid, and bis pleadlngs
earnest and powerful. But they did not
avail. The prisoner was more uneasy on
Saturday than during any preceding day
of the investigation. His counienance ex.
hibited levershness and some anxiety,
and as the prospect of discharge grew
dubious, it assumed care.worn express
sion not seen on any former day. The
large amount Of money involved in these
forgeries, and the skill and adroitness
with which all these business transact
tons" have been accomplished, have CIV
en- unusual interest to the whole lnvesti
CATION. From the strong, convincing
circumstantial evidence in the case, scarce.
ly doubt exists Of his guilt. That he
has been the grand operator in the forge
ries which have startled the whole bust
ness of the country, no one who heard the
testimony can question. II IS fortunate,
if he is the cu}prit, that his career has
thus seasonably been arrested. OF all the
crimes which tend to destroy confidence
between man and man, and weaken the
liga,ures of society, Forgery is the wo's..
Yet it is almost daily prac,sed, and prac.
tised quite too often with shameless i'm
punity.
The noted "Col. Monroe Edwards"
the great forger, has been taken TO New
York to be tried. 1t may be Difficult, to
procure ample evidence, though $4,000
in gold was found in his trunk. Mr..
Webster has published letter recently
received from Earl Spencer in England,
by which it appears this same Edwards
forged letter Of introduction to him in
Mr.. Webster's name land another to Lord
Brougham) and that on the strength of
that letter Earl S. lent Edwards E250, on
a plausible pretence OF some disappoint-
ment, which is lost. The Earl was con-
WINGED, it seems, he had been imposed on,
when too late. -Keene Sentinel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

CHIcAGo.-The wheat trade which
concentrates at Chicago is steadily in-
creasng in Importance. The American
of tina, city, speaking Of the number of
wagons laden with wheat which are ar.
irving there from the interior, says:
Teams a short time since came from n
distance Of one hundred and fifty miles,
which we thought of itself was doing very
well. Soon after, we found to our great
amazement that they were coming in from
a distance of two hundred miles; and
they now come in from sections of coun-
try two hundred and fifty miles off, and
bearing south, southeast, and southwest.
This absolutely makes us the market ut
this very time Of about one. half the State
Of Illinois, large portion Of Indiana, and
a very considerable part Of Wisconsin.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
Tur Wu1c PARrY.-Any attentive OF

THE WING PARTY. ANY attentive OBJ
server Of passing events, cannot fail TO be
IMPRESSED with the truth, that il is of the
utmost importance that the Wing party
should adhere to its ancien. usuages, keep
up perfect organization, and maintain
the spirit with which it achieved, IN the
election of Gen. HARRIsoN, great and
glorious victory over its adversaries. We
rejoice to find that the Wing Editors, the
faithful sentinels of the people, are not
sumbering a. their posts. A desperate
struggle will be made by the Loco Focos,
led by desperate leaders, to regain their
lost power; but il will be in vain, If the
people maintain eternal vigilance, the on
ly condition whereby they hold their LID.
critics. - Raleigh Register,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21

FAIR AT New YoRK.-The fourteenth
Annual Fair of the American Institute
commenced in the city of New York on
Monday, 18th inst, and will remain open
two or three weeks. With the exhibition
of manufactures and products of the me-
chanic arts in general, is connected
show of horses, cattle, agricultural pro.
ducts, fruits, flowers, &c. Arrangements
are also made for addresses, ploughing
exhibition, and the distribution Of more
than four hundred premiums OF gold and
silver medals, cups, and diplomas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-21
Anrn1cAs LoAv;is..-Applice,lons have

AMERICAN LoASs.--Applicaions have
been made to the London capitalists, Cd
the part Of some firms 10 the United
States, to take part Of the loan recently
authorised by an act Of Congress, and OF
which, as yet, but small portion, has
been taken by the capitalists of America
The London houses are, however, deter.
mined, as far as we understand, not TO
comply, as long as such doctrines as those
uttered by Governor M'Nutt, Of Mlssis.
sippi, are allowed TO be uttered unre-
proved, und the Mississippi bondholders
are deprived ofiheir dividends. Had the
non-pavment Of those dividends arisen
from the poverty OF that State, much as i,
might have been deplored, the credit Of
the federal government would have re-
mained uninjured. Blu, here doctrines
are deliberately spread which deny state
responsibility on account of legal SUBJ
tlety, with which the innocent bondhcld-
err has no concern. Hence, while these
doctrines are diffused without any de-
mons,ration on the part Of the American
people TO show that they completely re-
pudiate them, the capitalists are of opin-
ion that the credit Of the United States is
entirely gone and tina. they would not be
justified in advancing their money either
to one individual state or to the federal
government. Such demonstration, they
say, is the only way OF bringing the Unit.
ed States within the pale Of trustworthy
nations. London Times.