Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-04-01
From the Rchrnond Compiler, March %

&M from the hlCHtnund Compiler, NafCH ~
TIE NEW YORK CONrROvERSY-RESlG-
NATION OF GOV. GILMER.
MI The Legislature was completely taken by sur
frise Saturday, by tho resignation of Gov. Girner
Which was sent into the Two Houses on that day
his was induced by his unwIllingness TO conform
b the opinion OF the Legislature. expressed IN
Se.outon adopted and sent TO him early Saturday
morning, that Curry, the fugitive from the justice
IN New York, ought TO be surrendered to the Gov
y rnor of that State, who had demanded him. Gov.
Niilmer had taken the round, that he in was duty
bound to refuse TO comply with the demand of Gov
Seward until he should comply with similar de-
fnand previously made upon hrI by the Executive
nj Virginia. We refer the reader to the Leg'sa-
i've proceedings, where he will find the message OF
Gov Gilmer setting forth the reasons which indu-
j ed him to refuse compliance with the demand
rom New York.
4 The feeling called up by this event was one OF
Sleep and pervading regret; regret not confined
10 the Legislature, but which was exhibited among
he people wherever the news of the event clr-
3nlated Well might such feeling be induced -
1iovernor Gilmer mad conducted the controversy
NTH New York with tirmness and Jealous devotion
q the honor Of virginia; and that dissension be-
~ cen him and the Legislature in a matter where
harmony was atdentiy 10 be desired, should force
Hun to resign ms office, most cordially to be-
nented. Every member who spoke bore tesimo-
n TO the ability with which he had acquitted him
~ IT, and the spirited and patriotic motives which
1etuated him even in the step which occasioned
the expression of the dissent of the Legislature
Tie professions of all those of respect and es
tee m TOT hnn, aye OF admiration. The general sen
Ntipcnt was honorable to him. and in retiring from
station he Will have abundant cause OF gratihca-
10 amidst the unpleasant reflections arising out oil
&c unfortunate dissensions which dictated such
8Ourse.
ID However general the disapprohaton Of the refu-
s. al Of Governor Giimer to comply with the demand
the Governor OF New York. Vrgiuaus all accord
II him high motives of patriotism. Under a sense
duty he boldly threw himself in the breach. ia de.
rnce of the lights and honor ct his State, and that
nd hi, subsequent Of reIInqushing his office IN
reference to the Legislative will, should command
ike the admiration and esteem Of his fellOw-ciIi
Arcns
81 This event has ocrasiored a deeper sense Of TIE
u Justice OF the conduct Of New York towards thi.
8tate.-lt adds strength nnd hrmness to our deter
nination. Thomas W Gilmer ha. been sacrificed
hat orr constitutional obligations TO US, may be
complied with, That conviction of duty which oc-
Asions such sacrifice, shows our high apprecla-
ion of those obligations and may be also regarded
an indication OF our of the necessity Of
Il iving our right, growing out of those Obligations,
~ 'pected. We trust that this indication NAV not
mistaken, and that the example thus ainrded
" have ITS weight Every f'i,nd of the In on
ond desire AS much: for in this vexed question
As the germ OF most fearful event, whtch may
avoided only by mutual observance Of the ma
al compact by the States.
oVe'nor Gjlmcr leaves tie Executive Mansion
w. 'he hugh esteem Of the ciizens of Richmond.
sHH n,''' residence there has induced the most fa-
~afa pe sentiment in this City towards him: and
fhe best wishes Of all accompany him in hi, refine
ment.