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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
TO OUR PATRONS.

Il is a long while since have treated our
pei Us to renew that gentle remedy for disorder
ed finances with the assurance that II II shall not
prove efficient, more vigorous measure Of relief
will speedily be resoned 10.
On the FIRST day Of March next, we shall have
been ptlb.hieg the Gazette ten years, and there
are scores upon subscription list the color q
whose money we have never during all that
time. Doiing the past year. our current receipts
have fallen fsr below expenses, and the natural
consequence. are that we are in debt for paper,
type ink, labor and the support Of the establish
nent. THESE debts must be paid, and those in
dsbted 10 the Office ,eua pay Thorn. We should
not be pot to the expense Of employing agents to
collec, our dues, but forced to il by the tar
diness Of our patrons. We have accordingly plac-
ed our accounts in the hands Of Messrs. Thomas
Brown and William II. Hayden who are author
lied 10 collect and settle and those ndebt-
ed will make them immediate payment. To our
distant subscrisers whom we cannot conveniently
reach through agents, we b,ye only to say tha,
IL their Of right and justice just6ss them in
withholding from the fruit Of our toll, we hope
they may have luck with the paltry pittance thus
kept from until va can devise some mode Of
drawing it from them. I, may console them to re.
Acct tha they and their wives and children have
esd The Gnzette for years, and out Of the reach
OF being compelled to pay, but II ia consolation
that honest men should spurn. To those a, a dis
tancs and at home, who have justly remembered
their obligations we return our sincere thanks,
and hope their example may have its influence on
all those who are delinquent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

BUSINESS REvvIss.-The Phtsburg Sun OF
the 18th ult. says -" The Rolling Mills in our
neighborhood, show considerable activity, just
now. The note of preparation for commencing
business, sgsn is heard on both sides. The men
~ho, few weeks ago, wore desponding looks, AMI
feared that they should be for long while kept
out OF employ, now wear cheerful countenances,
and rejoice in the return Of prosperity. The roll
ing mills of Messrs. Shoenbergers, Messrs. Milten-
bsrgers e. Brown, Messrs. Losenz, Sterling, & Co.,
MeHrs. Bissel r. Co, and Messrs. Wood, Ed.
wards, & Mcknight, either have commenced, or
will shortly commence work. Piusburg will soon
sgsin bear her wouted appearance of sctivi,y,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

About three o'clock, Mr.. Clay enter.
ed the stand, and soon alter commenced
speech, or rather, as he termed It, .
plain talk with the People.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Clay was labor
ing under severe cold, and Otherwise
debiiialed from recent sickness, vet be
spoke altogether about an hour and a half.
We need not speak of the elnquence OF
Mr. Clay. For more than quarter OF
century he has stood, as an orator,
without rival in our country.
His speech at Richmond was a plain
exposition Of his own political principles
and those ofthe great Wing party.
When Dir. Clay took his seat, which
he did amid the loud cheers Of the thou
sands present, Gov. Metcalfe and The
Hon. John J. Crtsenden were successive
~ called on, and each responded 10 short
and appropriate speeches.
Mr.. Clay remained in Richmond over
night, and on the next day, Sabbath, at
tended the Friends meeting. In the even.
ing be came to our Town, and tarred o..
yer night with the Hon. James Rariden,
where most OF our citizens without dis.
tinction of party, called and were intro
duced TO him. On Monday morning he
Left for Indianapolis.
On the arrival of Mr.. Clay al Cam
bridge city, he was welcomed by Samuel
X. ioshour, 10 an appropriate speech,
which was responded 10 by Mr.. CLAY.
We are informed that several thousand
persons were present. So eager are the
People to witness and welcome this grea.
Statesman, that every town and village
along the National Road is crowded 10 see
him pass. Whilst at Cambridge, Mr..
CfitteBden and Gov. Metcalle addressed
the assembled citizens in short speeches,
which elected from their hearers the most
enthusiastic applause.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

o. Tho TyIeri,es OF New York city lately held
u meeting for the purpose of inviting His Excel
lency TO Wait Gotham as soon after the adjourn
rnent Of Congress as would suit his convenience.
In reply, he notifies them that he will be forced to
enjoy bis short respite from official IN :" some
spo, of greater comparative refinement The
concluding pu,agrsph Of his letter is in these
words:
"For mvses, f Perish in my efforts to maintain
the supremacy of the Constitution and Laws, |
shall desire to have no prouder inscription my
monum.n, than that inscribed upon the tomb erect
ed over the dust Of the Spsrtsns who fell at Their
mopyle, Stranger, tell the Lacedemonians that
lie here in obedience to their laval"
Doubtless, Captain Tyler thinks that he de-
serve. the Immortality Of Leonidas and dreams
that Fam. will herald his name as that Of the man
who stood IN the brench, and saved the Constitution
from the assauIt. Of the Whggish hordes. But,
his misfortune will be- to find few who will agree
with him about his dqserfs. and fewer still who
ssre a straw for his =" deare" in this behalf
Our fancy has led us to find. in the following
scene. in the play of Henry W., parallel for the
Captain; aud ifhe do not coincide in opinion with
us, must console ourselves in the fact, that
",hsre ia no dspuiing about tastes"
The scenc lies in Blackheath, after battle be-
tween the great Jack Caae and his forces and those
Of tho King:
Cads.-Whe,e's Dick, the butcher Of Ashford
Diek.-H.r-, sir.
Cade.-rhsy fell before thee like sheep and OK
en-. and thou b~haved-l myself il thou hadst been
IN thine .laughter-house: therefore, thus will
] r-wa,d h~-.-The Lent shall be as long again as
IL is; md thou shal, have a license TO kill for
hundred hacking one.
Dick desire no more. ~s
Cade And. 10 speak truth, thou ,eservedst no
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

TYLERiss ls TEsSLssEE.-l, ia announced il
the East Tennessee papers that James X. Neil
(Whig) has been removed AZ Postmaster at Rog
ersville, and a Mr.. Faiu "a brswlng Loco Foco)
appointed in hi. stead. Nj. W. G. Cannon Wv
has also been removed from the Post ,fhce al
Jonssborough, and J. T. Chester Loco Foco)
appointed in his stead. No charge was made a
gainst the officers removed. Their only of nee
10 having voted for Harrison and 7'y'cr TOO u
and remaining true the principles which they
we're elected to carry out.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
COL JOHNSON,

Al the latest accounts, "uld Tecumseh a" was
making a tour through Pennsylvania. He was
we'll received at Harrisburg, where he arrived
on Sunday. the I'd inst. On Tuesday following, the
Colonel started, accompanied by the Harrisburg
Rifle corps, and large number of citizens. to at
tend a great celebration at Danville. The Harris
burg Keystone states ths, Col. johnson was to
leave Dsnville on The 7,h (Fridsy lss,) and be al
P.a,syilIe on the 9th. On,he 9th. be at Reading
whers he will remain until,he 10Th, on the ii,h he
will 60 to Philadelphia. From Philadelphia he
sgsin goes North. through Allentown, W,Ikesbarro
Willisms2ort, Troy, East SmithHed, Towands
and montross: and will then probably pass int
she s,sts of New York visiting owego, Elnirs. g.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

Some persons may be curious TO see
what is said in the Madisonian Of Mr..
Websters speech; we therefore copy the
following from that Journal
1--WE give, to day, Mr.. Webster's great
speech. As a defence Of his own part 10
the Administration, it is comprehensive,
able and triumphant, as his speeches usu-
ally are. Further than defence Of him.
self it does not profess to go. A vindca,
ton of the President, and of others con.
nected with the Administration, stands
apart from that of Mr.. Webster. Were.
serve all further comment for the present. ,
--Aler. Gds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

UT The President returned to Washington rom
his recent excursion on Friday last. 1t is stated
that he was much pleased at Mr.. Webster's speech
al Boston.
Mr., Webster is yet a, his seat at Marshfed
Judge Upshur. who has lately been i'll. has re-
covered, asd i. attending to the duties of the Ma
Wy Department.
The Post Master General, Mr. Wickhae, is now
on a visit To Kentucky.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

OPERATIONS OF THE TARirF.-The New York
Commercial Advertiser of Thursday says:-The
operation Of the new Tariff law has been tested by
one month experience. The result is, thai the av-
eraee Of duties upon imports Of every SORT il jus
abou; hirfy per cent ad vaiorsu.. aod no more -
So much for the bowling. of the Destructive pres.
Hgsins, what they have predicted would be pro
h'btory Tariff,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

How is TuIs1-The Madisonian, by au-
thoriiy, saws: With a view to set this
matter forever at rest, we distinctly de-
clare that between the nomination and e.
lection OF Mr.. Tyler TO the Vice Presi-
dency, and during the intermediate ses-
sion Of Congress, Mr.. Tyler declared that
his views 10 respect TO the CONSTITUTIONAL
ty of Bank were unchanged, and that il
President he could never consent to ap.
prove Bank charter while the Consttu.
ton remained unchanged. This declara.
ton was open, frank and entirely unre.
served. Words could not make his mean.
ing palmer"
Mr.. Webster says in his speech
CAT the special session OF Congress the
Secretary OF the Treasury, Mr.. Ewing,
submitted to Congress plan for Ma
TIONAL BANK, founded upon the idea
of large capital made up by private sub
scTipuons, and having the power to ex
tend its branches all over the country.
| need not advert to the circumstances OF
its presentation TO Congress. II had re.
ceired the appreciation ofthe President. and
was concurred in by every member Of the
Cabinet"
Now, in the first place, Mr.. Tyler de-
clares that he never would approve of a
Bank Charter, and, in the second place,
Mr.. Tyler did approve of Bank Char.
ter.
We should ike to see this beautiful
piece of conscientious consistency ex-
nlninnd -AIer. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

TRs VIcE PREsipEEcY.-Among the distin
ruished gentlemen named by the Wings for the
Vice Presidency, to run upon the tickle, with Mr.
Clay, are the following:
John Davis, Of Massachusetts.
John Sergeant, Pennsylvania.
Willard Fillmore, New York.
N. =. Tsllmadg-, New York.
w e. Preston. South Carolina.
Thomas Ewing, Ohio.
Several other names have been mentioned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
PHILApELPHtA, Oct, 6, 1912

The Wing meeting last evening in this city was
most numerousy attended, and the entire proceed.
ings were marked with much greater degree OF
enthusiasm. than any political meeting that have
witnessed since 1910. The Hon. John Sergeant
presided and opened the meeting with brief and
appropriate address.
The Hon. John NJ, Clayton, of Delaware, was
introduced asd addressed the meeting for nearly
two hours in mos, happy strain of eloquence
after which, spirited set of resolutions we're Of.
fered by Nj McMchsel, ESQ.,, and cordially adop-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
THE RAIL ROAD.

Tho Sixteenth Annual Report of the Baltimore
ami Ohio Rail Road Company, we observe in
the Baltimore papers. 1t presents very fat
terin5 view Of the affairs Of the Company, since
The opening Of the Road to Hancock, in June last.
We have extracted paraphrase of the Report from
the Bsl timore American, which the reader will
find in another column.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
From he Richmona Wiz.

A correspondent desires TO know what
progress the Loco iocos are making to.
wards uniting upon a candidate. We are
unable TO tell. From the signs as they
exhibit themselves upon the surface, they
are getting wider and wider apart. Sc
far as we can see, they have no one prln-
ciple in common, and the pariisans of the
different aspirants appear TO be waxing
warmer and warmer in the advocacy Of
their respective champions. MIR. Cal
houn's friends are so bold and confident
as ever, and do not conceive il possible
tina, the Democracy of the Union can o.
verlook man of Mr.. Calhoun's transcen.
dant abilities and unadultera,ed Democ.
racy. Mr.. Van Buren's partisans are
less boaslful and loud.talklng, but they
are not less busy in drilling, and some o
them, while they sheer at Mr.. Calhoun
declare that the Democracy would be
guilty of the blacklist ingratitude, if they
cast aside Mr.. Van Buren,, who submit
ted to the severest chs.igaton in 1910
ever Inflicted upon man, in defence oil
Democratic principles. While these two
principal rivals are wrangling, the othel
less prominent sspirants are hard at work
to give them both the go-by, and advance
themselves. OF thess lesser luminaries
Col. Johnson is less conspicuous and &C
live. He is already in the field in person
aud says to all competitors-''Devil taks
the hiudmost !" He attended on the 5tt
great celebration in honor Of the battle
of the Thames, at some place in the in
terror OF Pennsy he anC
Gov. Porter were TO arrange all matter:
for the approaching campaign. They are
going to fight on their own hook, and IA
they are looked upon with something like
contempt by their rivals, they may make
very considerable Roadway before they
are overtaken.
We do not see how the conflicting in
terests and rival aspirations Of these var
Gus great men are to be reconclcd. |
Mr.. Calhoun is nominated, Mr.. Van Blu
rem will probably be Indifferent, Mr. Ben
ton will certainly oppose him, and Col
Johnson will be a candidate on his own
hook OF go for Mr.. Clay. If Mr.. Van
Buren, is the man, Mr.. Calhoun's friends
canno, be expected to take very active
part in his support-it the bulk ofthem do
not denounce The bad faith in ppstponlDg
the claims Of their favorile. Some oil
them, we have already heard say, il would
be absurd TO run Van again, after being
beaten as badly as he was-backed too
by all the patronage of the Government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

Rev MR. MArrIT.-Tha Course OF Lectures
by this gentleman wa. finished on Thursday night,
having been very nunerously attended throughout
The closing lecture drew an immense audience
IL is stated that M. NJ. has consented, in comph-
snce with the requests made to him, to repeat the
course.-Bah. Am.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

All the Tyler papers in Ohio and every other
State where elections are pending, with the es-
pecial organ at Washington, are doing their very
worst to secure the triumph of the Locofoco can
didates. And yet Mr.. Webster is amazed at the
presumption Of those who declare that John Tyler
has ceased to be a Whig.-N Y. Tribune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

The Corporation of New York have deter mined
to hydrants in the of that city, for the
gratuitous distribution Of the Croton Water TO the
POOR. The charge for introducing water into the
dwelling houses Of stories, is fixed at ten dol
lars, into those of three stories. at twelve dollars.
No extra charge is made for baths OF street wash
ing in front. We learn from the New York Am
erican, that the public basins erected for the ma e.
nfcent jets dsaaI, in Union Place. and also at the
Park. ave now nearly completed. and will be in ops
Grafton on the 18th Of the ensuing month. Rich.
moH8 Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

COMMERCE or CLEvELAsD.-The expo rts from
cleveland OF Flour, Wheat, and Pork slene,
during the month of September last by sail vessels
exceed half a million Of dollars in value. The
Cleveland Herald after stating thi, fact says In
the course Of three years. expect to see shrs a,
our wharves taking in Ohio products, and bound
directto Liverpool. ria. Quebec.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

The formal celebration of the completion of the
Cro,on water works is to take place in the city OF
New York on the l4Ih instant. The length OF the
Aaueduct is al miles; capacity of the Distribution
Reservoir q, 100000 gallons; capacity of the Re-
ceiving Reservoir $50 100000 gallons Discharge
in "a hours %, 900 900 gallons; width of the
Aau educt tube feet S inches; depth feet 6 in
ches; descent per mile l3f inches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

The President If The United Stntes has recog-
nir.d jaime. n Causten, as Consul OF the Repub
uel Sweet.sr rs Consul of the same Republic for
the port of Philadelphia; and William Bryan as
Consul of the Republic of Texas for the port of
New Orleans.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
NIX CLAY IN THE WEST.

An account Of The great ussemblage of the Peo-
pie in OHIO. which took place at Dayton, will be
found 10 paper to-day. Also, an account of the
reception Of Mr. CLArat Richmond Indiana The
ball ha. been set in motion in the great West.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13
ELECTIONS.

On Tuesday last the annual elections were held
in Pennsylvania ard Ohio. In the former, foi
III. Legislature and county officers. In the latter,
where the contest s quite warm. the election i'
officers are to be chosen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

Mr.. Charles Wslksr. OF Burlington, N j., had
his pocket relieved Of $4,000, al The ScheDeeisdy
Depot, Albany on the eth ult 1t isa palpable
violation of the Resolutions Of 98-'9, foi any one
TO have that sum in his pocket, these bard times
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

GorThe amount of Treasury Notes outstanding
on the lst inst is officially stated to be IS 1862 070
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

From The Woyne Comfy (Ind.) Record 5h inst
ARRIVAL or NR CLAY IN INDIANA
Great Meeting an Richmond.-Fyteen
Thousand Wigs in Council.
Ga Saturday morning last, about 8
o'clock, Mr.. CLAY was received at the
State line, by large concourse Of his
fellow-citizens of Indiana, headed by the
Committee of Reception from Indanapo-
lis. Mr.. CLAY was formally welcomed
to the hopitaities of The Hoosier State by
Douglass Mcguire, Esq, one of the a
bove named Committee, in short and APP
propriate address, which was suitably re.
sponded to by MIR. Clay. The reception
being over, a procession was formed I'M
der the direction OF Thomas g. Noble,
ESQ.,, Grand Marshal Of the day, aud sew
eral Assistant Marshals, and took up the
line of march 10 Richmond, where Mr..
Clay had consented TO spend the ohy. On
entering Richmond the procession was
grand and imposing. A person who
stood IN an eligible position 10 witness the
passage of the whole escort, has informed
us that he counted in the procession eight
hundred and tro Carriages. Giving on
an average to each Carriage, five indlyd-
uals, it would make in the Carriages a
lone, upwards OF four thousand persons.
The horsemen, and those who followed on
foot, may be safely estimated at four thou
sand more, making an escort of about
eight thousand persons as the procession
entered Richmond.
We will not attempt to describe the en-
thuslasm with which Mr.. Clay was greet
ed by his fellow-citizens, when he entered
the City, and during his sojourn there
He was received, not with the loud roar
Of Artillery, but with the deafening and
spontaneous shouts of the yeomanry OF the
country. 1t was reception of the un.
bought devotion OF Patriots in welcoming
to their midst great Statesman-the un,
daunted "HARRY OF THE WEST. .
The procession passed through several
portions ofthe City, and every where that
venerable man. with his lofty form and
noble bearing, was greeted by enthusiasts
tic cheers, and the waving Of white hand
kerchiefs by the ladies from the open win
dows on each side of the streets.
The procession finally reached the
stand about twelve o'clock, when the null
titude were dismissed for dinner. which
was bountifully provided, free OF expense
by the liberality Of the citizens OF Rich
mond and vicinity.
Between one and two O'Clock the meet
ing was organized by LOT BLooaFIEID
Presiden, OF the day, assisted by several
Vice Presidents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-13

you might ask, how escaped being burntI
was surprised myself TO find it less hot THAI ex-
pecred. and with exception of n slight seorching Of
my shoes clothes and hands, received 10 harm
There was more smoke than fire.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-06
LAWS AGAINST IDLENEss. &c

Herodotus tells us that it was one of the laws of
ancient Egypt that every man was obliged once a
year to explain to the chief magistrate of his district
the means by which he obtained his subsistence
The refusal to comply with this ordinance, or the
not being able to prove the obtaining of an hone
livelihood was capital offence. Similar laws were
enacted at Athens by Solen and Draco.
In looking the old Plymouth Colony and
Massachusetts Bay laws we find several enactments
analogous to the Egyptian and Athenian edics.
The first was pa sed at General Court held 4th
June, 1889, and is as follows "For the preventing
OF ldleness and other evils occasioned thereby. 1t
IS enacted by the court, that the Grand Jurymen Of
every towne shall have power within their several
townships to take a special view and notice of all
manner OF persons, marryed or single dwelling
within their several townes that have small means
to mayntaine them and are suspected TO live idly
and loosely, and to require account Of them how
they live, and such as they fynd delinquent and
cannot give good account thereof unto them that
they cause the constable to bring them before the
Governor and Assistants at Plymouth the first court
of Assistants after such delinquens shall be found
out that such course may be taken with them as in
the wsdome Of the Government shall be adjudged
just and equall-Sapannah Georgian,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-06
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BERNARD HOOE.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT. +.
JJAVING removed from Alexandria ID. c. to
i i this city, has opened an office on ] 2 street,
door north from Pennsy vania avenue, and offers
his services TO the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and manage
ment of all claims before Congress and the several
public departments and offices of the Government
claims arising under treatles the procuring of patent
rights and patents for land from the Patent and Ge-
neral Land Offices; and he will attend TO all claims.
for revolutionary invalid, other pensions, and to
all other business be transacted in the District OF
Columbia, requiring the services of an attorney or
agent.
Persons residing at distance, who may not find it
convenient to visit Washington address him by
letter. postage paid and may be assured that all bust
ness intrusted to him shall receive the most prompt
and faithful attention.
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