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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
MR.. CLAY.

II is statcdin the United States Gazette,
on what is considered good authority,
that MIR. Clay intends, at the meeting Of
the Kentucky Legislature, TO resign his
seat in the Senate OF the United States.
The Information, is not thought, in other
quarters, to be correct. 1t however tallies
with what we have heard; and we should
not be at all surprised to sec Mr.. Clay's
place filled this winter by Mr.. Criitenden,
or some other able citizen Of kentucky.
We need not say, we presume, how much
we should regret the absence of Mr.. Clay
from tho councils OF the Nation, and how
great, in our estimation, will be the loss
OF his services to the country. But there
are considerations at present existing,
which more than reconcile US to the pro.
bubls resignation Of Mr.. Clay, and induce
US TO believe that in this, as in almost all
his other determinations, he has acted
wisely and judciously. The miserable
cry Of "jictation" which has been raised
for miserable party purposes, will, it is
hoped, be hushed, when the greatest Ora.
Tor and Statesman Of the Nation volunta-
rlly retircs from all influence on and in-
reference with, public concerns, and shut
ting out the harassng cares Of state from
his mind, devotes himself entirely to the
peaceful pursuits of private life.-Aier.
Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
EDITORIAL CHANGE.

We perceive by the last Baltimore Saturday
Vister, that the editor, Mr.. J. B. JOINS, has dis
posed of his interest in the establishment 10 Dr..
+. SsoDaRAss, to whom the editorial department
will in future be entrusted. The Visitor 10 a week
Iy miscellaneous sheet, of large size and will favor
ably compare with its contemporaries in other cities
DR.. Snodgrass has been frequent contributor to
various mag arines, and was formerly one Of the ed
itors of the American Museum, monthly work oil
high repu,e. Under his auspices, and the assist
ance which his opportunities will enable him Ii
command, the visiter will further commend itse
TO the public as family sheet. He has our cordia
wishes for success in his undertaking.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
NEW ORLEANS.

The New Orleans Bee of the Sd instant
has the following article:
The FRYER, thank COP has left US
for aye. The reports Of the Board OF
Health may show now and then an isolat.
ed case Of death from this cause; but as
an epidemic. o: even as source of dan.
ger to the new conner, its terrors have de.
parted. We are likely TO remember the
season Of 1871, as the mos, fatal which
has for years afflicted our city. There
seems but little profit or pleasure in re-
miniscences Of mortality, and yet the mind
cannot help recurring to this direful
scourge, and rejecting sorrowfully on its
victims-among which nearly every citi.
zen can number friend or relative.
Among the better classes and more valued
members of society, its rsveges have been
this year appalling. 1t appeared to seek
out with surprising ienacity Of virulence,
every individual whom exemption for n
long series Of years had inspired with the
confidence Of safety. 1t spared few in.
deed and when we state tina; the deaths
did not exceed 10 per cent. of Tho sick,
and that the records of the board of health
will exhibit total Of about 1900 fatal
cases, some idea may be formed Of the
immense number attacked.
But the foe has abandoned us, stated
with slaughter, and driven from its prey
by the Propilious action OF the elements.
Away then with gloomy recolec,ions, end
let US rejoice at the return ofpublic health.
Business dawns once more upon US; stran.
gers begin TO arrive old friends are flock.
ing in; the streets are reflling the thor.
ough-fares wear busy and thronyed as
pect; the cares, hustle, pleasure OF the
present. aud anlicipations of the future,
occupy every mind, and tho horrors Of
the past will soon be remembe red no more.
Forgetfulness is sometimes benefcen,
faculty.
We have heard it suggested that the
public authorities should recommend TO
the citizens tho observance OF some ap
pointed time, as a day Of humiliation,
thanksgiving and prayer. IL we have
been sorely afflicted, we have still much
that should command our gratitude to the
giver Of all good. We cordially unite in
the suggestion, aud hope II will be carried
into effect.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
Ftsm ne Baiiimsrs A~eriesn.
TIE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF MAY
NEXr

HE 0hANU GAMI MEM VI MAI
NEXr
At an adjourned meeting on behalf OF
the above, held on the evening OF Novem-
Der 9Th, at Jamart's hotel, the following
proceedings were had:
| Sergeant Fahnestock, from the commit
tee appointed al the last meeting TO nomi-
nate officers for The committee, reported
the following:
Major General J. s. Smith, President;
Major General G. II. SrEuART, and Brig.
adler General b. c. HowARD, Vice Presi-
dents; Col. Sol. HILLEN, Paymaster and
Treasurer; Lieut.. Lowry and Adjutani
LucAs, Secretaries.
Which report was unanimously accept.
cd.
The committee being now permanently
organized, the following resolutions. a
mong others adopted as offered by Lieut..
Ropes, were passed, and the proper COM
miitees appointed.
RESOLVED, That Col. G. III. FITzHueH
be and he is hereby appointed Quarter
Master General for the proposed Encnmr-
ment, with power TO appoint two Assist
ants, and that they be directed to report
at the mex, meeting Of this COMMITTEES the
probable expense of Army rations. exciu-
siye Of spirituous liquors, per man, per
day, for eight days, more or less, IN each
cese, should two, three or five thousand
men require provisioning.
Resoiped, That a committee Of three
be appointed to select a convenlen, spot
for said Encampmen,, to report at the
next meeting Of this committee, and that
Quarter Master General Fiizhugh be add-
ed to the same.
Resolred, That a committee Of three
be appointed to report at the next meeting
OF this committee, the plan, decorations,
&c., oil flag, at a cost Of $500, TO be
awarded to the best drilled and most SOL
dierly company, in accordance with tho
resolution passed n, the late general con-
vention in Frederick city.
Rcsoiped, That a committee OF three be
appointed 10 confer with proper officers of
rail roads, steam boats, &C., leading to
this city, and report at the next meeting
of this committee, if any and what deduc-
tion will be made in the fare of troops to
and from said Encampmen,.
Resolved, That Paymnster H;llen, Adj.
Lucas and Serg. Fahncstock, with such
others as they may associate with them,
be appointed committee to collect con.
tributions Of money for the purposes Of
this Encampmen,, and to report progress
at the next meeting Of this committee.
Resolred, That the routine Of drill and
cvoluiions Of each day during said En-.
campment, DO distributed in printed form
for the use Of the troops. one day a, leas,
previous 10 that upon which they are to
be performed. 4a.f
And on motion of Gen. S,euart, il was
Resolred, That the President and Vice
Presidents of this committee be requested
to ascertain from the State Executive
what tents and camp equpage can be fur
nished for the use Of this Encampmen,,
and If none can thus be obtained, that ap-
plication be made TO the President Of the
United States for the same purpose.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

We are under the painful necessity OF
Informing our readers abroad that our
Town was visited on Monday morning
with mos, destructive FIRE.
AT about l o'clock, A. NJ. fire was
discovered in tho stables Of Powell's Ho-
Tel, III is the opinion Of some that the
FIRE originated in the stables Of DR.. Wal
ter F. Jones, and which was Immediately
adjacent to the Hotel stables,) which
ragged until from want Of material il
burnt itself out.
In its progress il destroyed the Hotel,
with great deal Of valuable furniture !;
the Presbyterian Church, with much of
the hangings and decorations /; thirty .one
horses belonging TO the guests Of the Ho-
tel, and which could not be got out of the
stable; and the kitchen and stable of DR..
Jones, together with a valuable riding
horse.
The two small wooden tenements, one
OF which was occupied as Dentists OF.
fee, by DR.. Cairns, and the other as a
BARRIERS Shop, by Shore e. Ford, were
rendered uninhabitabls by the attempts
made to pull them down.
When the fire was FIRST discovered, a
single hogshead Of water judiciously ap-
piled would have arrested it with the
mere loss Of the building in which j, COM
menced; but thanks to the liberal and
enlghtening policy OF our municipal au-
thorities, that amount Of water could not
be obtained, and thus the Town has sus-
tanned loss Of some so or $50, 900 q
large congregation has been left without
place to worship: and the travelling
public and visitors to the place. are do.
prived OF the comforts Of q good Hotel
Petersburg Int.
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be rendered still more defective, INSULT
cient and unjust.
Resolred, That our Senators in Con-
gress be instructed, and our Representa-
lives in Congress requested, to use all
honorable means in their power TO pro.
cure the passage Of laws which, while
they shall guard agains, the numerous
frauds and evasions now practised upon
US by foreigners and foreign agents, and
while they shall raise a revenue sufficient
only for the necessary expenses Of Gov.
eminent, and shall have due regard TO
the particular interests of every section of
our country, may give, by protective du-
ties, such preference TO domestic over
foreign products in cur own markets, and
may SO discriminate between those srtl-
cles which we can and those which we
cannot produce at home as 10 give just,
sure and saluiary encouragement 10 the
industry Of every American citizen.
Resolped, That his Excellcncy the
Governor be requested TO forward copy
Of these resolutions to each of our Sena.
tors and Representatives in Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
Returns are full from the State Of New York
Tbs Legislature will consist, next winter. Of IL
Whigs and IL Locofocos in the Senate, which stood
lsst year, 81 Wings and / Locos. In the House
Of Assembly, there will be SO Wings and IS Locos
Last year, the House stood &C Wings and GO Lo-
The Locofo majority will be 2 in the Senate
and 60 ia the Assembly. making 50 on j1int ballot
MASSACHUSETTS
The old Bay State is still srus to Wing Princ-
plos. The election in Massachusetts took place on
Monday the 9th instant. There has been great
falling OF Of the Wing vote, compared with last
year. Ia Boston, there is a small increase OF the
Loeofoco vote, and dimnution of almost 1900 in
the Wing vote. There will be diminuIion of
vote. throughout the State Of some Is or 10000.
The Locofoco vote has decreased some thousands,
but the Wing vote still more.
The following from the Boston Atlas, shows the
result Of the election for Representatives. in the
several counties. The majority of Governor DAVIS
will be at least 1000 over MoRTos, BoLrwooD.
scattering and all.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

The PHKsIpEsr returned to the Seat Of Govern
ment, from his visit to Virginia. on Thursday last
The members Of the Cabinet, we believe, are oil
in their places In little more than fol might,
Congress will meet, and we shall then have the
Presidents plan of the fiscal agent he promised to
recommend. 1t 10 reported that he hos several
before him. bu, as there is yet no insimstion given
from the official organ, the Madsonian, what will
be done upon this difficult subject, we will be pa
tien, ill the proper time comes for Mr. Tyler to
redeem his NJ omise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
The TRIAL OF GRE EN-.

We learn from the Richmond Compiler that
the trial Of b. w. Green, on one of the indIei-
men,s charging him with being concerned in the
frauds committed some time since on the Bank
Of Virginia, was brought to close at late hour
on Friday night, when the jury returned a verdict
Of not guilty The accused was ihereupon re-
manded to prison till the spring term OF the Court
to answer tpehty-tkree remaining indictments a.
gain,t him. Bail was offered. but refused by the
Iudra
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

A NATIONAL CURRENcY.-The Mad
isonian" says truly that the indispensable
elements Of National Currency, mus,
combine; LIST, Uniformity-2I, Safety
Sd, Conveniencs-4th. ConveItibillty-
9th, an entire Public Confidence. Iuva.
Inability, it says, is the great desidsratu,n
of currency.-N. Y. Express.
As the Madisonian is said to be in the
confidence of the President, this unofficial
communication will be hailed by many as
the precursor Of satisfactory proposition
to ensure the concurrent action Of the Ex-
scu,ive and Legislative Departments.
ksene IN. HI Sentinel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
THE RAIL ROAD oRDERS.-FRANKLIN
BANK.


An arrangement having been entered into be-
tween the Franklin Bank Of Baltimore and the late
Convention Of the citizens Of that city in reference
to the Rail Road Orders, the Cashier Of the Bank
gave notice to the public that on Monday last,
inat institution would receive the Rail Road Notes
on deposte for which five per cent. will be allowed
dspositors, on all balances which may remain due
for month more. The Baltimore Patriot sta,s'
that the city Collector and the Rail Road Compa-
ny will forthwith remove their accounts to the
Franklin Bank, and also, that many eitizens will
also open accounts with that institution. The al
rangement seems to be generally approved of in
baltimore, and is stated to have had decidedly
favorable effect the prices Of the Rail Road notes
among the brokers.
Since the above has been In type, We have re-
ceived The Baltimore American, which gives the
following favorable of the carrying into e
feet of the measure:
The new arrangement, under which the Franklin
Bank 10 to receive on deposite the Rail Road Or
ders, commenced on Monday. large number Of
accounts wns opened during the day, and the oIi-
GERS Of tho Bank were necessarily engaged from
nine, A. M. until three, P. M. in receiving dePos-
ties. The arrangement 10 one which has the warm
support Of the citizens generally, and resolutions
specially pedgng that support we're passed in every
ward Of the city, a, the meetings held on Friday
night. The measure of allowing FIVE per cent in
terest on de posites remaining in bank a month or
more, will doubtless have the effect of materially
reducing the amount Of Orders in circulation, and
causing appreciation of the value Of those which
are sfoat.
U'rhe rate of discoun, ranged yesterday from
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
PERrLs BY RAIL RoAp.-Amonp m

PERILs BY RAIL RoAp.-Among the
many chances Of disaster upon this modern
avenue Of communication, we have to re.
cord novel mishap upon the Auburn
and Rochester road, which caused the de.
tention Of the cars for several hours, on
the 9Th instant. In crossing the new rail-
road bridge across the Cayuga, the train
was brought TO dead halt in conse-
quence of vessel having got aground
while passing under tho drawbridge on
that link Of tho railroad bridge All
hands on board tho train had to turn out,
dark and cold as it was; and after many
hours spent in helping to unload the hen
vy-freighted vessel, she was GO, nnoai,
and moved off, so us 10 allow the draw.
bridge to fall into its usual track-and the
train, with its grumbling passengers. to
go on, after a detention Of eight hours,
under very vexatous circumstances
Boston Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

Struck FROM THE RoLLs.-At Phila-
delphia, some days ago, complaint was
made in the Court Of Sessions, that law
yer named Mclaughlin, practising in that
Court, had in his possession and refused
to give up promissory note, which his
client had been convicted Of stealing. He
was required by the Court TO give up the
note, or show cause why his name should
not be struck from the list of attornies !;
and on Saturday, his refusal being still
adhered TO, and his cause held not good,
his name was accordingly erased from the
roll.--N. Y. Com. Ado.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

A SLAVE QUESTION WITH GKoRGIA.-
Gov. Mcdonald. in his Message 10 the
Legislature Of Georgia, states that in the
month of April last, a slave was stolen by
person, who escaped to the State of
New York, and that the proper papers
were prepared and authenticated, and a
demand made upon Gov. Seward for the
arrest nnG delivery Of the fugitive. Gov.
Seward has declined TO comply with the
demand until he has received proofs Of the
facts and circumstances. "This proof,
although entirely convenient" states the
Message, al declined procuring, as was
fully satisfied that had complied with the
letter and spirit of the Constitution and
Acts of Congress. Consequently he re-
commends to the Legislature to pass law
subjecting TO inspection any package of
goods tina, shall be shipped, either direct.
ly or indirectly, from the State Of New
York, or any other State manlfssting n
similar disposition and that competent
officers be appointed to execute the same !;
and that all suspected persons coming
from such States be required to find secu.
rity for their good behavior-and particu.
larly that they will not interfere or have
intercourse with the slave population
Boston Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
MR. BANKS, DISTRICT.

The Hon. LIss BAsKs has resigned his seat in
Congress, from tho Madison district, 10 order, as il
is reported to have the race with his old compeii-
tor, Mr.. SMITn, over again. The Wings, il is pre-
sumed will not have candidate, but content them
selves with looking and enjoying the family
quarrel, as heretofore. The Lieut.. Governors
proclamation Fixes the election for MONDAY the 29th
Of the present month.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

Nkw YORK ExcHAsox.-The New York Ameri-
can thus speaks of the Merchants room in the new
exchange Of that city:
"The great room Of the Merchants Exchange is
nearly ready for The beautiful caps of the
eight splendid marble pillars yet remain TO be put
up. They were made too large by bIunder about
Freseh and Italian measure, and have to DO cut
down, which must be very difficult job. The
room makes a very grand appearance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

CExsus OF THK DnTRicr OF CoLussrA.-Tbe
population Of tho city Of Washington, in 1880 was
1883; in 1910. %. 1854, showing increase since
the year 1880, Of 1891 The city Of Georgetown,
in 1890, numbered 8, 4i2; in 1910, 1912, shelving
decrease of 1,l30. Alexandria, in 1880, had a
population of 8,2G3; in 1910, it contained 8 ,459,
making an increase OF 1876. Tie whole population
of the District in 1880, was 80 377 in 1870, il
was 1912. Thus it will be that to the pop
citation of the District, in ten years, 3.s35 souls
have been sdled.- Bait Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
DEATH OF BISHOP MOORE.

The reader will learn. from article in another
ed prelate. He died whilst visit to Lynch.
burg, connected with his official station. He has
descended to the tomb. at the end Of long and
we'll, spent life in the service Of his Church and Of
his Maker
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

TBB CAROLINE AFFAIR.-Sir Allen
McNab has published card requesting
all persons who were directly concerned
in the capture and destruction Of the Car.
oline, to forward to him, at Dunburn, their
address, place of residence. profession and
age and if they have suffered any loss
in consequence of their share in that ex-
plot, to state the same. and also to fur.
nish any other particulars they may desire
TO communicate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

UJBy an arrangement lately entered into, pas
sengers are conveyed from Hagerstown to Phile-
delphia in one day, by the Franklin, Cumberland
Valley. and Columbia railroads. The fare through
In fixed nj 43 SO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

A CLEAN SwEEr.-Return from thir.
teen counties in Michigan have been re.
ceived. Thus far. the Wings have not
carried single county, nor elected sim
gle member to the Legislature. If the
destructives do not now legislate in all re-
specs to sui. themselves, il will be their
own fauis. -Aler. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

o. Among tho passengers BY the steamship
Grsat Ysstsrn, At New York, last week. were Mr..
STEvKssoH, our late Minister to England, and his
lady. Also Professor SYLVESTER. from London,
who goes to the University Of Virginia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

We learn from Washington, that the Postmaster
General is using every effort in his power to take
possession Of the elegant building before the
sitting Of Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

A bill is now before the Ii ,use Of Assembly OF
the State of New Jersey, which proposes that all
the Banks Of that State shall resume specie pay
ments on or before the fourth day of July next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

A writer in the Madisonian, in urging
the claims of the President upon the coun-
tenanes and support Of the Democratic
no rtion OF his fellow-citizens, intimates
that Mr.. Tyler was not in favor Of the
various acts passed al the extra session OF
Congress, and only sanctioned them by
his signature, because they we're not
plainly unconstitu tional! This is rather
equivocal, -AicE. Gaa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

From Michigan, we lean that the Locos have
succeeded in electing large majority in the Legs
lature. We have particulars, but il is admitted
tina, the State is fully in the hands of the Phis-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18

The Russian steam frigate Kamschat.
ka, arrived at Southampton, eng. in Is
days passage from New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
No Vafsd moi
100 81 s
MICHIGAN.

In New Bedford. after three days unsuccessful
sffur, to make a choice of Representatives 1t was
voted not TO send
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-11-18
CORRESPONDENCE.


NEw KKsr Cousrr, Nov. 9, 1871.
To His Ereeleney John Tyler, President Of tie
United States Of america:
SIR: Your trends an0 old constituents
Of New Kent, beg leave TO avail them
selves OF your visit to their county, to ten
der to you public dinner, to be given at
New Kent Court House, on any day that
il may be your pleasure to name, as
manifestation Of their long cherished tore
and respect for you, both as man ssd a
politician which, they trust to be pardon
ed for saying, have been greatly enhanc-
ed by the frmness Of purpose and devotion
10 principle, which you have recently ex-
hbited under circumstances oil a greatly
nature.
We hope, Sir, that it may suit your
and be entirely compatible
with your views Of propriety, to accept
an invitation, and we aatier ourselves
that we can give you a reception at les
tive board in old New kcnt, that will in
some MEASURE, we trust, compensate you
for the invectives you have received at
the hands of another portion OF your old
With wishes for your long continued
health and happiness, we subscribe our
selves. truly, your personal and political
friends,
ED G. CRUMP,
GEO. WILLIAMSON,
JOHN G. CRUMP, ,Committse
w. r. c. DOUGLAS,
CHESLEY JONES.