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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
DANIEL WEBSTER.


gu entitled An act for me apportsonmsnt Of
Representaftues among the several States ac-
eord'hg to ne sirh census 3Tproved Janc
70, lS43.
In approving this btli. feel II due TO myself to
'sy, as well that my motives for signing 1t may be
ushtfuliy understood as that my opinions may not
De iiab!e TO be risconstrued or quoted hereafter
toneousiy as precedent, that have not proceed.
ed 80 much upon a clear and decided opinion Of
my oWa, respecting the constiiuiioneli,y policy
oi the entire act, as from respect TO the declared
w'li OF The two Houses OF Congress.
10 yielding my DOUBTS to the matured opinion Of
Congress, have followed the advice of the hrst
Secretary OF State TO the hrs President of the Unit
cd States ard the example set by that illustiious
citizen upon memorable orcason.
When was member OF either House Of Con-
sfess. acted under the conviction that to doubt
As TO the constitutionaty of a law was sufficient
TO induce me TO give my vote against ii but have
not been able TO bring myself to believe that
dohbJat opinion OF the Chief Magistrate ought to
outweigh the solemnly pronounced opinion OF that
Representative OF the People and of the States
One of the prominent features of the bill is that
which purport4 to be mandatory the States TO
form districts Tor the choice Of Representatives 10
Congress in single di.tricts. That Congress itself
has power by law to alter State regulations re-
speeding the of holding elections for Repre-
sentatives is clear but its power to command the
States make reg stations, alter their ex-
istng regulations, is the question upon which |
have felt deep and strong doubts. have yielded
those doubts, however TO the opinion Of the Lees.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
MARYLAND.

The Wing State Central COMMITTEE Of Maryland
have issued address to the Wings of that State,
requesting that Convention be held in Baltimore
the 24th Of August next, for the purpose Of NOM
mating to tho voters of Maryland candidate tor
the Presidency. and to consult upon State matters
generally. The address is short but spirited, and
enters upon history Of th. struggle of 1910. and
recsri,ula,es the conduct of our accidental Presi
dent, since his succession the head OF affairs his
bad faith to those by whom he WAS elected and his
late extraordinary conduct in vetong the provision
al :arif bill, &c. The Committee say tina, tho
time has now come for tho Wings to define their
true position towards MIR. TYLER, and that since
he has Joined himself to ais idols, there be
hesitation as the course which tho wings should
now pursue. Their duty is to let him alone.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
From Hancock TO Berkeley
SPRLVsGS.
To the Public.

rENHE subscriber respectfully announces 10 the
II public, that he still continues to run line OF
HACKS from II ,neock TO the Berkeley Springs,
during the season. His Hacks are Of = superior
make. large and well calculated To carry goodly
number Of passengers, with their baggage. HIS
horses arr feet and strong. Visters will find II to
their interest TO give him u call he is determ'n-
ed to carry them upon as CHEAP, II not cheaper
terms than any other pens Visters can be ac-
commodated to seat. a, Bedfoid, TO any point
they may see proper. For the information OF the
public, he would that the owners Of the Good
latent Line of Stages have advertised to carry pas
.sneers from the terminus of the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road to the Springs at so cents Psr
passenger, aud call upon Them TO pay then fare In
Baltimore al the way through to the SPRING.
Passengers coming the Railroad will do well
not TO take their seats until they arrive at the depot
here, as they may fad the terms cheaper, and the
accommodation beIter.
ANDREW JACK.
Berkeley Springs, June 80, ls42-n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
TREASON IN EMBRYO

The Madisonian. which has in very great rea.
sure sssimilated itself to the shepherd boy who
cried rOolf ,eoD! when there was volt in
sigh, has been lsboring very hard on several oc-
casion, to create the idea that the Wings are plot
ting against the President, endeavoring t. auPpsn'
him, and place Mr.. Mangum, the President OF the
Senate, in his stead. On Friday last, tina, raIer
contained the following terrible annuncaton.
CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PRESIDENT.
"ro.moruow We purpose giving the details OF
the con, piracy TO tear down the Executive branch
of the Government The c institution is In dan
ger our freedom ia in jeopardy bat still we hope
and believe the bastard plouers will be defeated
We believe that Mangurn will not obtain possession
of the Government evon for an hour He lacks too
many of The auaIties of Cromwell But there
are other NOT members OF Congress. OF better IN
tellect then the evowed impsachefs, who VIII be
astouishcd 20 find that we are familiar with all
their secret. selfish movements for months past
II Is oul intention 10 give the particulars to-mo
row. In the mesn Time, let all true men be pre-
pared 10 stand by the Constitution.
Verify, the Madisoneu Editor has mos: fertile
imagination. The Philadelphia United States Ga
fetis re7'srairg OF the above, seys-
Nov, of course, we are TO have the real thunder
and earthquakes. Hitherto all has been meTel,
curds and whey and as Saneho Panza was won
to declare, look your Constitution. gentle mem
look to the Presdent--look to the M a6sonian--
all are IN danger Look TO your heedom--eveI
that is 10 jeopardy. The Executive TO be- " tori
down" We want the horrd disclosure.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
HE M A r X E T S.
From he Baltimore American, july II

From the Baltimore American, July IL.
CATTLE.-Thers was a fair supply of Beef Cat
Ito at the Scales this morning, and decline Of about
so cents per 100 lbs. wac experienced
FLouR.-There is scarcely any Howard Street
Flour in market for sale. and the demand il conin-
cd to the retail trade. The Last Gales from stores
we're at IS for good standard brands in small par
cells. There are no receipts by wagon, and we are
consequently unable TO quote fixed price.
WREAr-A parcel Of 800 bushels now Wheat,
from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in bad con-
di,ion and Of inferior quality. was sold to-day at
81. A 10, of Pennsyvsnis old red Wheat was
.old at 81 &c, and another parcel at 81 80. Wheas
arc wanted.
CoRS.--A sale to-day Of Md. white Corn at SIS
Sc cents, and Of yellow at 81 cents.
OAIs-Md. Oats are worth about 30 80 cts.
WHisKEY.--rhs stock is very much reduced.
and tho few sales making are at an advance. We
quote hhd.. at 81 cents, ami bbs. at % cents
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
DIVIDENDS.

The Bank Of ths ysliey has declared semi-an.
nusl dividend q three per cent deducting one
fourth Of FER cent from the dividends on sep
stock 10 pay bonus, payable after the 18Th inst
The Farmers Bank Of Virginia has declared a
half yearly dividend OF two per cent. The Cashier
adds, in q note, that " although the profits would
have authorized lsrger dividsnd, il was decided
not TO make Il, until specie payments be restored !"
The Exchange Bank Of Virginia has declared a
bsf yearly dividend Of three and quarter Der cen,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

To the perfec, horror Of the most rsbid Of the
Loco Focotes. the owners of the Log Cabins used
in 1870, arc turning Than into MILLS. and instead
Of coon skins" are collecting meal bags -
The MILL BOY OF THE sLASHES is to be
honnred in every Wing procession by 'uing Of
the homes, yeomen Of the country, mounted on
fackeys with switch tails, with meal bag over the
shoulder. just as Harry used to ride (when he was
poor, falherless boy) through the slashes OF Han.
over to carry home to his mother bread for dinner
There. nothing like it. Show them the democrat
&c origin of the greatest man in America. and lei
every poor man in Virginia know that in honoring
Henry Clay he opens the way to pTeisrment for
his children If they be deserving Log Cab
and Hard Cider, say the Locos, did the business
in $40. Try now what virtue there s in Country
Mills and Meal Bags IL they do not produce fits
we shall be Mistaken Atez. GoSeHe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

Nav JERsKY SksAros.-We learn from the
Newark Daily Advertiser that Gov. Pennington
has rendered the appointment Of U. S. Senator
having been oficia " informed Of the death Of Mr..
Southland Ito the Hon. William L. Dayton. and
that Judge ,yton has accepted the appointment.
Thi, appointment, which is in accoIdunce with
public sentiment at home, cannot fail to prove sat-
isfactory to the Senate and the country. Judge
Dayton, though yet young man. occupied seat
for some years with distinguished honor, on the
bench of the Supreme Court. which he resigned
last year resume the practice of his profession.
lie enjoys the confidence of the people his ma
tive State in high degree, and will do her honor
in the distinguished station to which he has now
been called.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

The CoSrR.sr ANY one who will look a, the
picture of prosperity and h,ppines. ofthe country,
as drawn by Mr.. Clay, in a speech delivered by
him ten years ago. and alluded to in tho speech at
crescent published cannot but be strnck with the
contrast. What has brought all this misery and
ruin and misfortune on the country Was it the
change from that policy which had before brought
much prosperity And was the effect Of this
change foreseen and foretold. by Southland and
Clayton. and Clay and Webster in the United
States Senate Who has brought .his ruin upon
us Whence comes this change from affluence
and plenty and credit. the penury and want and
ruin Il results from unwise legislation; it has
its origin in the election Of the prong kind Of men
When the people change hack again, it will come
rght-not before.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
Apnssss rorus wHlOs OF MARrLasD The

ADDRESS roTHE WHlos OF MARYLAsD The
address of the State Central Committee To the
Wings OF Maryland with the accompanying resolu-
lions relative TO State Convention in August
will attract the attention of every reader. The
time has come for decisive preparations and FOR
definite action. Upon the broad platform of Wing
principles, ample ard sIrong enough to afford
foundation for the superstructure of nation S
prosperity, a firm stand is once more 10 be made
The ralyins cry will come like the sound of a
trumpet TO the ears Of thousands within the good
State of Mar,Iand-of thousands impatient for &C.
tim and restless under the vague, uncertain. and
most perplexng confession into which treaehery
has thrown our ranks Let but the way be laid
open, lot organization take place, with leader IN
whom oil may have confidence, and it viii soon be
seen that the resources OF hope and trust OF energy
sny strength, of hxsd determination and uniailing
perseverance,. are abundant in the hearts OF the
Wings. and fully adequate to any emergency
We anticipate in the movements OF the party great
harmony Of sentiment concert OF action end an
answering unity Of purpose. Bait Amer,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

W The Senate have passed Mr. Berrien's bill
by vote Of 81 to 49, for the purpose Of preventing
in future, collisions between the General end State
Governments. in cases similar to that of Mcleod
The bill proposes, We believe, to place all such
hereafter in the hands of the general govern
ment, where they legi,ima,ely belong. The pas
sage Of the bill by the House of Representative.
ma, be looked for with certainty
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
WAsHIsoTos, Juno as. 1912.
From the Baltimore american.
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH IN NEW



CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH IN NEW
YORK.
The Fourth Of July wa. celebrated in New York
with great spirit. The literary societies, temper
ance associations, sabba h schools military compa
MES, benevolent associations. &c, all proceeded
to different points of the city, and vicinity, and eel
ebrated the day by appropriate exercises.
At IL o'clock tho Fort on Governors Island
commenced firing salute from guns of tremendous
calibre, the smoke nearly obscuring the whole Is
land fom view. The North Carolina manned her
yards in magnificent STYLE aud repeated the salute
with ~ Founders. The frigate Colsmba followed
in quick succession. The Warspite caught up the
d, ing echoes, and with her heavy guns sent them
rolling up the Hudson.
To close this thrilling spectacle there was grand
experiment with Colts submarine battery. An
old vessel had been ,owed of Castle Garden. fitted
up with temporary masts and decorated with f.gs
an which were painted oil the pirstcal devices i'm
aginabie. This battery was placed Immediately
undst this hideous looking craft, and she effect OF
the explosion was tremendous. The vessel was
shattered in a thousand fragments, some Of which
we're thrown two three hundred feet in the air.
There was not single piece of her left larger
than a man could have carried in one hand. Moth
ing could have been more destructive. The whole
scene, including the firing salutes and this terrific
explosion, approached the sublimity OF a naval bat
tie.
The New York Commercial Advertiser states
that Mr.. Colt is to proceed next to Washing ton
where the experiment is TO be tried on a much lar
ger SCALE and the charge ia to be fred distance
Of five miles
Thrilling as was the scene at the Battery, it was
scarcely less at the oihrr extremity OF the city,
where thousands of citizens congregated to witness
the advent OF the Cotton River into the DstrSut
| ing Reservoir at 42nd street.
The water was successfully admitted INFO the
Reservoir ut sunrise, and continued TO flow in dur
| ing the day. amid the roar Of artillery and the
cheers Of the multitude The Temperance Asso
Citations most respectfully and numerousy re-
presented.
| During the progress Of the ceremony at the
| Mass Temperance rncsing AT the foot OF 49th
street. the stage erected for the speakers gave way
and a man named VIM. Dobbs was crushed by
the weight OF ii, create fears for his recovery
| boy, at the place, who was passing a
small cannon Just as il was touched by the torch,
was injured very much by the discharge Of the can
non HI, face WAS much bruised and his arms
severely cut. Itis expected he will lose the sight
of both eyes.
Several other accidents of a ,rifug character
happened during the day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

VIRGINIA In the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County July
Rules, 1912,
Iohu Nee sary and Jane his wife, and John Fish
bum and Eliza his wife. p,f..
against
Josrph Shewal,er, ex'r. OF Elizabeth Shewsltrr,
decd, who was sdm's OF Joseph Shewslter
deed, and said Joseph Shewalter in HIS individ-
ual capacity, Lewis B. Wysong and Harriet his
wife, Louder Compston aad Caroline his wife.
and Ann X. Kelly, William Shswaisr and Eliza.
bsth Shewalter infant children of John Shewsl-
ter, decd and Jacob D. Showslter, 6fts.
IN CHANCERY.
YUNHE defendants, Lewis B. Wysong and Har-
II riet hi. wife. Louder Compston and Caroline
his wife, and Ann r. Kelly. William Shewaller and
Elizabeth Shewaller infant children of John She
walter, decd and Jacob Shewalter, no, having
entered their appearance and given security, &C.
cordng to the act OF assembly and the ruler Of this
court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence tina,
they are out OF this Commonwealth: il, is ordered
that the said defendants do their appearance
TO this suit on the first day Of the next torn, and
aaswer the bill OF lie plaintiff and that copy Of
this order be forthwith published in any nswspsPes
within This county. and continued for two months
successfully, and another cory thereof posted q,
the front door OF the Court House Of the said
county.
Copy,-Tsste.
JOHN STROLLER c.
IuIv "a 1912 --om
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
MR.. CLAY IN DELAWARE

large and enthusiastic; meeting OF the Wings
was held in Dover, Delaware, a few days since, at
which HENRY CLAY was nominated for the Pres.
denoy. and the Hon. Jons NJ. CLAYTON was nom.
mated as the choice of the Wing, of that State for
the Vice Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

Extract Of Letter from Losaoas county. Va.
The county hes suffered somew bat IN the wheat
harvest. but do NOT thiak the injury 10 as exten
slve as some fear. Some OF our farmers have SUI
Tered from rust and sca5aHd these evils have rre-
vailed more % less throug h,ut-yes there viii be.
at leas', an average good crop.
. am bspPs 10 inform you that tie Wings ~
Loudoun are as tyue as asei, and that Clay stock
IL risiag every day. believe that Loudoon viii
be more enthusiastic in ia43 than she was IN ls40
The unexaInpI,d lreachery Of Mr.. Tyler has now
ed the indignation Of the people. and sons OF
the Loco Focos unite in denouncirg the base
conduct ot his Accidental exceIiency."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
A GOOD COLLECTION.

The Frederick (Md Herald of Saturday last
states that at the dedication Of new Methodist
Church in that place, on the preceding Sabbath,
the subscriptions taken up to aid in paying for the
completion of the church, amounted in all to be.
tween seventeen and eighteen hundred dollars -
Pretty good for these hard times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
Notice.

A LII persons who purchased property at the
IA sale Of William b. Gorrell. decd, are noii-
fed that their obligation. will be due The 18th
instant, and that prompt payment will be required
enable to pay the debts al the estate. will
attend at Josiah Roberts on Saturday. 23d inst,
for settlement of the same.
LEVI HENSHAW,
Eror, Of Nm. B. GorreH. dec d.
july a. i842.-9w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
Notices ira bankruptcy.

United States District Court, Western
District of Virginia, Staunton.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
NOTICE to Creditors. and others concerned in
~ interest, to shew cause against the Petition
Of
No. 577. Remington B Ko~nslar, OF Berkeley
County, to be declared Bankrupt on Tuesday the
9th day of August 1912.
No. Az. Vim. Vannosdeln, Of Morgan County,
to be declaled Bankrupt on Tuesday the 9th day
of August, l842.
Teste,
NICHOLAS X. TROUT, d. Clerk.
july IA, l842.-70d
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
From The National fateiiigsaesr.
THE APPORTIONMENT ACT

he following - copy Of the Report Of the
secretary Ct State, and the accompanying paper
from the rcn of the President as resd 10 the Heusa
Of Representatives, and referred 10 a Select Com.
mitise Of that body
DEPAErMEkr or STATE,
NAsHisGTos, July 2, 1912.
To ne House Of Representatives.
Of the United States:
The Secretary Of State has the honor to transmit
70 the House Of Representatives, in compliance
sith resolution adopted BY il this day. 90 au-
thentIcated copy ct the exposition OF the OF
the President OF the United States for giving his
sanction to the act for apportonment Of Repre-
sentatiyes among the several States according TO
the sixth census, deposited by the "reslden, IN
this Department
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
9ANKnUPrCY.

The Stanton Spectator u Thursday last states
that dcerees u hnol discharge and certificate
granted TO about twenty-five bankrupts at the si,.
ting of The District Court Of the United States, in
that place, last week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

Mr.. CALHous has rs-sppear-d in his seat in the
Senate, fresh from his ne w-found Pactolus. We
are glad to hear that the worthy Senator has by
good fortune, realized. individually, his hard mo.
n~y' dreams. visionary they have thus far prov
cd to the world in seneral.-AieI. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
d I Il D.,

On Monday. 9th ul,., near Bed,ngton. in this
county, JANIS WILLIAM, son of Mr.. John Stump,
sged year,.
On Sunday last, a, Falling Waters, CAIHARrst,
daughter of Mr.. Michael Englebright, ssed IA
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

AND PLASTERING LATHs,-
- The subscriber has rs, 900 Fostering Laths'
and / 0 900 prime Oak Shingles for sale low
June is, 1912. J. VAN DOHENI ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

NAVAL CoURr MARrIsL.-A General Naval
Court Martial is about to sit in New York, which
it 10 said will have bafors il for trial the Of
Commodore Ballard. Lieut.. Wilkes, Of tho Explor.
ing Expedition, number Of officers attached to the
Expedition, and others.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

Extract Of a Letter from Fai.far county "a
The Wings here all u,ited for CLAr.-
There Is no detection, and may add. no luke
warrnness; and what is more. thsre are changes
6 ON the Loco Foco ranks in favor ef Mt. Clay
believe this county will give Harry Of the West
a larger majority than given 10 the Hero OF
Tiprecanoe The spirit !, getting up with usvery
last"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
MARTINSRURG
Young Essdies' Seminary.

A PUBLIC examination viii tax. pIsce on
N Thursday and Friday. sl., spd 22i days II
Judy inst The ftisads and patrons &C the Ins,,su.
ton respectfully Invited 20 s,,end
The ensuing Session Will commence on he dss,
Mondsy September. The following branches
Will cout,nue 10 be taught. sia Residing. Writing,
Ati,hmciir, Geography, With the use 81 the Globes,
History --ancen, and modern; Philosophy --nstusal
aud morsl; Chemistry. Botany, Sc.
Terms. per session OF Eve months. $1,000
An Exirs charge Of 6se dollars for each OF the
following brsnches Psietine. in ssrcns styles
Wax, Fruit, Flowers and figures, Shell Work,
Ebony Work, snd O, uamentai Needle Work.
The schosi will BE- furnished with Library 81
interesting and instructive Books, 10 which the ru-
p''- viii have as their daily ,erta-
ions shall have been performed. Any eontrbu.
tons OF soeh books, will be respectfully ucknowl-
EDGED.
ANN LITTLE
JHly 7. 1912 -3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14

an Tuesday the 2lst instant, between my resi-
" dence and Dolls store,
A GOLD CHAIN AND WATCH KEY.
the CHAIN about eighteen inches long, the Key in
form Of n hand grasping pistol
The finder will be suitably rewarded 70, its re.
turn E.P. HUNTER.
June 80 1912 .--3ts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
A CARD.
Notice.

ov VCECCe
WILL again give notice TO all those who are
Il in any wise indebted TO me, that am d, :
termined that my business shall be brought to a
close. without further delay. All tn, refore know
ing the mseves indebted. hereby notified tina,
unless theis respective claims Immediately paid,
the most promp, and rigid course will BE- taken In
tho collection Of the same, w,hou, respect to per-
sons. The undersigned will attend at his office. ia
Martinsburg. on Wednesdays and Saturdays Of
each week for the convenience Of all such in
debted.
DANIEL c BURNS.
Jul, T. l849-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-14
Fresh groceries.
NEGROES for Sale.

a NEGRO WOMAN. abou, twenty years old,
"A healthy, active asd likely. who is good cook,
and her Two Boys, about four years old. and
the other about two, will be sold on accommodating
term. Enquire at
June is, Ie4o.-tf THIS OFFICE.