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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
GEN. HAMILToN's LETTER.

The reader Is referred to the letter Of General
Hamilton TO Mr.. Calhoun, which We have placed
on our first pege to-day.
I, will he recollscted that Gen. Hamilton has
been in Europe for several years past, as diplo-
matic representative Of Texas, or. as financial
agent OF that Republic and of various corporations
In the United States, nearly ali Of which time, be
has resided in London or Paris. temperatures
consequently, of learning and observing the state OF
feeling in the old world in regard to America and
her institutions and Of the effects of the measures
of the two last administrations of the National Go
vernment upon the credit of the country abroad
have been better, perhaps, than those of any other
American. In the letter he plainly tells Mr. Cal
coun the cacse Of the degraded condition OF
American credit, and plainly ascribe' it to the
experimenting of Gen Jackson upon the currency
with view Of giving US better one. How that
has ended, every one eaC see, who opens hiseyes
and be who runs may read. There is a passage
too, in the letter, which will probably gall Mr.. Cal
houn not little, owing to his present position to
the democracy. This is the monstrous error which
he says both committed in supporting Gen Jack
son for the Presidency; and for which, he penitent'
ly acknowledges both will have to answer for as a
heavy sin. To the ruthless, vindic.ive, and most
unjusifable war which Gen. jackson waged against
the u. S. Bank to s destruction. he truly ascribes
the monetary disorders which now unhaPpily sf
ilict our country and makes the appeal to him, as
one occupying high position tobring his influence
to bear on the great national question" of creating
currency for the wants of the people at home. aud
10 place our credit on a sure basis abroad.
The opinions Of a occupying tho position
General Hamilton does, are entitled TO little
weight; sud trust they may be seriously reflect
ed upon BY those who may have honest objections
TO National Bark. Gen. II. too. was a member
of the ancient democratic party, and such. per
hsps hi. arguments, If not his experience, wor
thy of at .nIive consideration. As TO any particular
effect Of Gen. HIS letter on the great Nufer, that
/. hardly TO he expected unless in one Of his
freaks. he should one day find himself a supporter
Of a Na,ionsl Bank and in that case. one knows
whether hs would continue so till charter was
passed by Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
Tur ELECTIONS.

From Geoygia, we have seen no complete re-
turns. though il is pretty well ascertaned that the
State will be ocofoco. Al the election IN Geor-
ella, a new Legislature and members Of Congress
we're chosen. The majority set down for tho loco
candidates for Congress, is shove 0oo The
Lrgissstsre will be locofoco by majority Of IS to
40, snpposing the counties to hear from to 60 as
they did last year.
Pennsyiuania.--T results in this State, 50
far ss ascertsined. are as follow:--
The Senate hiss 80 members, Of which 20 hold
over. viz: II Wings and III Loco.. The latter have
elected 8 new members, making 10 L. F. members
certain In the Senate out Of 80.
In the House Of Representative, as far as ascer-
tanned, there have been elected IL Loeos, and %
Whls. The eountfe. yet to be heard from we're
represented last yearly 90 Locofocos and l0Whigs'
OF course there will be decided Locooco maj oriIy
on joint BALLOT.
Ohso--The intelligence from Ohio is of an IN.
certain nature. The Wheeling Gsz'tfe Of the lab
states that the wings have elected FIVE Senator'S
and the Locos FIVE, and that the Wings hayeeeeted
ten Representatives, and the Locos nineteen.
Later infor nation is given in the Columbus Jonr-
nal ofths 18Th, which would seem to render Shan.
ron's election probable by small majority. The
following paragraphs from the Journal is the latest
intelligence have. which is not yery encouraging
10 the prospect. of the Whigs:
We give returns Of majorities to-day from about
30 couates in the heart Of the State. Enough hiss
not been received to Indicate certainly the result
for Governor. The falling IF from 1910 is tre-
n-ndous, but capital of 6 900 spins on; we'll
1.-THE Reserve equals our expectations, modified by
he results else here, we shall YET elect Cofwin.-
Shsnnons majority, if elected, must b. small.
+. p O'Clock The northern stage from San
Of the very 6tuest description, and may be consid
cred as decisive of the result
Neso Jersey.--From this gallant little State, we
have the most gratifying news. She stands firm
to her post in the Wing ranks faithful to her prin
ciples, and has maintained her integrity insielate
against the Vaccinations Of the Locos. The Wings
will have a majority in New Jersey, of 0 on joint
ballot in the Legi-aturc, which will secure the e.
lection of Wing United States Senator.
The Jersey Blues deserve the thank, Of their fell
low Wings throughout the Union for their ina xxi
BILE opposition to the dsorgani1ing doctrines OF
Locofocoi.m. In the language of the Princeton
Wing the result glory enough in these times Of po
li,csl treachery, Of disheartening indercncs, and
of base political PR fl eacy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

posr OFFIcE REGuLATIoN.-We are
requested 20 give publicity "a The follow.
inp regulation of The Post Office Depart
mem. Il was ordered by Mr.. Wieklitfe,
several weeks since, in consequence o.
the discharge OF a mail boy, proved upon
the trial to have robbed the mail, because
Of his tender years and his presumed want
Of sufficient knowledge Of the difference
between right and wrong in the matter.
To establish moral and legal accounia.
hility to protect the mail against the de.
predations &C those who are thus suffered
10 escape the punishment denounced by
law, the employment in the service OF the
Department OF lads, Of such immature
years is forbidden, it will be seen, BY the
Postmaster General. - MadiSoafaa.
Ordered, That DO person under the
age Of l6 years be employed as mail
carrier on any post route, or clerk in
any Post Office in the United States. The
better to enforce this regulation, it is re-
quire@, that the ages Of the carriers end
clerks be entered upon the oaths Of offices
which they respectively take. before they
are transmitted by the Contractor o; Post
Master to the Department for file. And
the Special Agents of the Department will
promptly report all instances OF non com.
pliance with this regulation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
TO OUR PATRONS.

Il il long while since we have treated OUT
d.btors to regular dun. but our necessities COM
mel az TO renew that genie remedy for our disorder
ed fnances with the that i II shall not
proye efficient, more vigorous measure OF relief
will speedily be resorted to.
On the hrst day Of March next, we sheh have
been publishing the Gazette ten years, seG there
are azores upon ouI subscription lat. the color Of
whose money we have never sssn during all thai
time. During the past year, our current receipts
have fallen fat below expenses, and the natural
consequences are, that we are ~ debt for paper,
type. ink labor and the support of the establish
rneut. These debts must be paid, and those IN.
dsbted to the OAce must pay Thorn. We should
not t,e pun rs rhe expense OF employing agents to
collec, our dees but we forced TO II by the tar
diness of our patrons. We have accordingly plac-
ed our accounts 10 the hands Of Messrs Thomas
Broom and William II Hoydsn, who are sathor-
ized TO collect and settle and trust those indeot-
ed will make them immediate payment 10 our
distant .ybscrisefs whom we cannot conveniently
reach through our agents, We have only to say that
IL their sense Of right and justice Jusihss them IN
withholding from % the fruit Of toll, we hope
they may have luck with the paltry pittsnce thus
kept from a, until we can devise some mode Of
drawing {, from them. It may console them to re-
feet that they and their wives and children have
read the Gazette for years. and Oh, OF the reach
OF being compelled 10 pay, but II Is a consolation
that honest men should spurn. To those at DIS
lance and al home, who have justly remembered
their obligations US, 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, 1842-10-20
TEMPERANCE.

The cause OF Temperance is achieving much for
public morals throughout our land. This ID no.
where so plainly visible in the elections that
have taken place recently. Every where we OBJ
serve it stated tina, there were less excitement
than fnrmerly,-no exhibitions Of drunkenness and
debauchery that we've the regular Accomplishments
of our annual elections and assemblages OF every
kind ia the large cities The friends OF Temper
ance have much to congratulate themselves with,
when they look abroad and the effects of their
pbilanthropic Iabors for the regeneration of their
fellow men from the degradation which an nduI'
eence in the beasty habit Of drinking has reduced
them. At a late celebration in the city OF New
York, where ii is said two hundred thousand we're
in the procession, there we're but two or three
drunken persons observed. These facts are sc
many triumphs of the temperance cause and '''
friend. may indeed exutingly point them out as the
fruits of their praiseworthy labors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

The following paragraph is from s. late
number of the Loudon News:
''ln the course Of Thursday the Rev.
Richard Reece introduced to the confer
ence the Rev. Joshua Soule, ID. ID. one
of the bishops Of the Wesleyan Episcopal
Church 10 the United States, al represeB-
tative Of the general Wesleyan confer
ence in America, together with his uav-
cling companion, the Rev. Thomas b.
Sargent. After DIR. Hannah had bid the
bishop and his esteemed travelling com
panion welcome on behalf ofihe confer
ence as well rs for himself, Bishop Soule
spoke at some length, thanking the con-
ference for the affectionate welcome which
he had received, and giving general sta
GSfical account Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church in the United States, aud al
so of their domestic aud missionary oper-
alious. The conference was likewise
briefly ad lressed by the Rev. Thomas B.
Sargent"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

ALLEGuANY COUNTY Court is now in
session. The term will last untll mex,
Saturday the 22i instant. A rather uu.
usually iarge amount Of criminal business
is on the docket. Much oil the civil bust.
ness will be necessarily deferred to next
April Court, on account Of the shor,ness Of
the present term.
The Court sits in tho new Court House,
on the west side OF Wills Creek--a fine
large, airy and convenient building, which
is unequalled by any other in Maryland,
Except perhaps in Baltimore city,) and
unsurpassed by any. Chief Justice Buch-
anan sits alone during the present term.
Cumberland C,u.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

TYLERIsM. -philo C.. Fuller, late as.
sistant Post Master General, addressed a
rcquslion to Dewitt, C. Clarke, Esq, the
fearless Wing Post Master in Brandon,
VT, commanding him TO state, whether
he did or did not, offer the following reso-
luton at the recent Wing State Conven.
ton in that State.
"ReSoleed, That we bestowed but a
timd confidence upon John Tyler in the
beginning, and that this confidence has
murvellously decreased upon better &C,
quaintance. That from his calnmilous
accession 10 the present time, his official
course has been distinguished by incon.
sis,eDcy Of conduct, instability Of purpose,
and imbeclity OF mind"
Mr.. Clarke, in reply. courteously in.
formed hun that he was the very dentl-
cal man, but that another resolution al
similar tenor, but couched in harsher Ian
guage, he did not offer. Thereupon Mr..
G. was turned out and Loco Foco prop.
er put in his place. - Boston Alias.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

A Touch OF TYLERIsM.-We have
been, since the spring OF 1871, in the hAb-
it Of publishing the list Of letters in the
Post Office at this place. A few days
since, we understood, unotlicially, that
the Post Master here, had received or
ders from the Pos, Master General, to re.
move the printing from tie Torch Light,
or prepare to vacate his o(tice-accor1
ingly, in the last Mail, the organ Of the
Loco foco party of Washirgtnn County,
appeared the " list Of Letters" for the
preceding quarter. IL any man were to
come into this county, and declare the,
the Administration that had been guilty
ofthis act, was "a Wing Administration, y
there is not a man, woman or child in the
country, who would not proclaim him to
be liar, though he were a very Daniel.
HagerStowa Torch light.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

ANTICIPATED INDIAN FIGHT.-A letter
from Fort Gibson, under date OF the %
instant, says The anticipated fight be-
tween the Cberokees and Wild Cat, has
no, yet come off. The sheriff has post.
poned the day Of taking him, unit! Satur
day. As the Cherokees have no Jail it
hold their prisoners, it would have beer
necessary 10 keep up guard OF fifty Of
hundred persons 10 hold on TO Wild Ca
until the day of trial-tbey therefore con
cluded not to attempt TO take him unit
their Court sal. They will have him Their
or blood will flow. Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
Yours, &c
EsMoNT, Sept. Is, 1912.

VINO pRINcIPLEs The Locofnco party, while
they carefully keen oul of view evrrs great Piuo-
ole, and ave according to John c. Calhoun, kept
together "by the cohesive power OF public plunder
alone, " are continually Stating the Wings are de-
void Of principles. We append ttorn the address
Of the New Jersey Convention the following chart.
bust bat comprehensive.
The Wings Of New Jersey remain devoted t"
their principles, which they have unwaSerinsly
maintained in prosperity and adversely. Principles
lriumphanry sustsined by overwhelming major les
IN tie State and Nation, 10 the last Presidential
election. nnd which would have Seen carried INTO
effect by The corporation Of Congress, h"d their
CREST header been permitted to have lived TO fulfil
with the homes, ardor Of his patriotic heart, the
pledges of the party TO whose cause he was devo-
led. The Wings still declare firmly and hee from
evasions, for
Full and permanent protection to American ls-
bor
The Di.ribu ion of the proceeds Of the public
lands.
A sound and Uniform currency
An honest relrenchment Of expenses
A thorough reform all sbuses by which "Execu-
tive patronage is brought into conflict with the
freedom Of elections.
A cordial maintenance of every conservative
principle of the Constitution, especially in preven
ting any of It's provisions from being perverted into
an instrument Of overwhelming personal power pa
rayzing the appropriate action ofco-ordnate brar-
cbes of the Government and endangeiag public
hberty
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

CoSsgcRArtos On Thursday. the Rev. DR..
Johns, recently Of Christ Church in rhi. CITY, was
coossorsied the office of Bishop Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church Of Virginia. The ceremony
taok place in the Monumental Church at Rich.
mond.
The Richmond Enquirer OF yesterday. has tho
following paragraph ON the subject
"a solemn and imposing ceremony took place
yesterday at the Monumental Church OF This city
II vss the Conservation &C the Rev John Johns, OF
Baltimore, as Assistant Bishop If the Diocese OF
the Episcopal Chutch of Virginia, in place OF Mr.
Meade, who had been appointed Bishop in The
place &C the venerable Bishop Moore. deceased.
The Church was crowded ithsPrctntors
whom, we were happy to recognize some of tho
most eminent ministers Of the other Churches
The ceremony wa, long and affecting, and occupied
from half past in the morning 10 half past one
o'clock. The services the occasion were per-
formed by bishops Griswold Of Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, and slaine-iyes, Of the Diocese Of
North Carolina-W hiftnsham. Of Maryland. and
Meade ofviIgmia. Various ministers Of The Ep..
coral Church. from different parts Of the State, al
so graced the altar.
Testimonials we're read from the Committees CT
the Church in various parts Of the Union and from
the several bishops approving cordially % The cleo
ton Of Dr. Johns.
Bishop Ives preached the Conservation sermon
from and Epiatle 10 Timolhy, 2nd Chsp'e' ~
Verse. Study 10 show thyself approved an'o
God. TWAS an affecting and touching D'eou's''
and his alusinn 10 tho la,e Bishop Moore was per-
culiarly touching
Bishon G,iswold. the oldest member, and me
President Of the Bench Of Bishops, consecraitc
DIR. Johps. Al,er the services on the occasion,
were concluded the Sacrament was adminisiefed
10 hrse number OF Con municanis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
LoNervlrY.--A most remarkable case

LoNGEyiTY.--Am most remarkable case
Of longevity in cold, frlgid New England,
is that OF John Gilley, of Augusta, Maine,
who died few years since al the yenera.
be age ia. He married at the age oil
eighty girl Of eighteen, by whom he had
ten chlldten--the youngest OF whom, at
his death, was more than one hundred
years younger than his father He was
OF Irish origin, but a native born citizen oil
Maine. HIS hair was pure silver white,
a small lock of which WIS exhibited TO us,
a day or two since, by gentleman oil this
city, who had il from his physician. A
short time before his death it turned black
His teeth were perfect and sound TO with
in short period Of his death. So re-
mark able man was he in his dav, THAT
he was subject OF curiosity to all who
visited that section Of the country where
he resided. The late DR.. Harris was Of
that number. The late Governor Gore,
Of this Commonwealth, while on a tour
TO Maine. paid him visit, and gave him
dollar for every year of his life
Boston Transcript.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

THE DYNAMoMETER. This invalua-
bic Instrument, originally constructed for
measuring the relative strength of men
and ANIMALS, is now brought 20 such per.
lection that il can be applied with equal
facility to machines Of whatever descIip-
ron. The American Institute is now in
possession of large and effective dyna-
mometer, the invention Of Mr.. James, Of
Newburyport. This instrument will Of
applied to all the machinery put in rcqui-
sitlon at the grea, Fair of the American
Institute, at the request Of any gentlemen
wishing its powers :ested.-N' 7. Amer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

LIFE IN LONDON. correspondent oI
the London Times has sent to that jour.
nal "a statement OF the number ofpersons
vehicles, and horses, that passed his house
on the 18th of Sept, from nine O'clock N
the morning till nine in the evening of that
day, being an ordinary day of business,
and at time when London is considered
empty, and no business doing. There
we're S,572 vehicles in II hours ia per
hour, II per minute; 1904 horses IN
~ hours, 1855 per hour, 8 per minute ;
l05, 352 persons in IL hours, SITS pei
hour, LAG per minute.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
ANEcpoTE OF Mr.. CLAY.-Extract OF

ANECDoTE OF Mr.. CLAY.-Extract of
letter from the Blue Lick Springs, KY:
was in conversation with Mr.. Clay one
evening, when hardy, hones,-looking
man approached US, and said:
"Is this Henry Clay" addressing him.
self to that great man, the ORATOR,
the STATESMAN and the Patriot ?"
"My name is certainly HENRY CLAY"
was the response, "thougn, as to The at
tributes you attach to il, my friends and
enemies widely differ"
evil you shake hands with black.
smith y extending his toll hardened hand.
81 forge iron, and you laws, nevertheless
mine is an honest hand"
"Slr, there are other points OF similar.
ty between u.s." observed Mr.. Clay, CIV
ing his new acquaintance hearty shake
Of the hand, "we both have to strike whilst
the IRON is hot"
Eyes" said Elliot, for that was the
name he introduced himself by; "but my
blows only make the anvil tremble, whilst
yours shake empires"
This was well said. Louisville Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
TENNEssrE-Goy. JONES MESSAGE

The Legislature ct tennessee hos been called 10
eeher al an extra session Tor Tie purpose OF ds-
ttietfg the Sac, md doing such Other busine"
as may be deemed Of pressing importance. The
Message OF Governor Jones WIS communicated to
| The two Houses on the An instant.
| After aluding 10 he necessity Of a new snhdvi.
,cu Of tie State mo Congressional dis,rc's TO
meet he requirements Of the new Arponianment
law, the Governor proceeds urge upon the Leg
isa,u1e The duiy OF eleciing two Sensiols of the
| United States. Tennessee has had no Senator in
Congress since The Extra Session of le4i and even
then a vscancl remained untitled The obsiinscv
and the utter Disregard If constitutional duty on
TIE part ct The l"coioco majority in The Ssfe Sem
ate, who refused, and have persisted in refusing 10
meet the House, in which the Wings have ms.
iorIty--thus declaring an election by join, ballot
have brought this difficulty upon the State with
little discredit To her name. Gov. Jones says
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20
ANoTurR PosIrrov DErryrp.-Mr.

ANOTHER POSITION DEFINED. - Mr..
/ Gushing met church full Of his consiliu.
ents, al Nswburypor, IN Friday. He
spoke about two hours. His general
ground was similar to that Of Mr. Web.
sier's speech, emitting the subject Of the
treaty, and dwelling more 10 detail on
that of the Massachusetts Convention, and
vindicating more fully the course Of Mr..
Tyler. He discussed the resolution Of
the Convention relative to the President,
clause by clause, defending the President,
and attributed the differences between
him and The Wing party 10 the ambition
of Dir. CLAY. In reference to President
Tyler's being candidate Tor a second
term, he stated that he knew and wss
authorized 10 state it, for fact. that
early after the accession Of Mr.. Tyler,
that gentleman proposed TO the Harrison
cabinet to come out publicly and state
that be declined 20 be- candidate al the
next election, in ORDER to stop all cavillng
and opposition 10 the acts OF his govern
ment, but tina, they advised him not to do
50.
In conclusion, Mr.. Cushing said that
he saw no cause, independent of personal
cause, for finding lauii with the govern
meut, and be exhorted his friends, his
constituents, to abandon all other matters
and to rally in support Of the constitution,
and the rights secured TO oil by the con.
s,ituton, for the good Of the common
country. Rich. Comp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

SNIP BUILDING.-lt appears from the
official statements that during the year
ending OF the 30lh September, ls4l,
there were built in the United States, Ia
ships l0l briggs, 81 schooners, l57 sloops,
and rs steamboats--ihe aggregate ton.
age of which was 1883 tons. OF the
ships 35 we're built in Maine, and so in
Massachusetts. Maryland built 3, and
there were no ships built south Of Mary.
land. OF the steamboats,, 32 were built
in Ohio, and 10 in Kentucky.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-20

Hon. Thomas L. MARsHALL.-Tbe
Frank fort (hy.) Commonwe cath says
Mr.. Marshall addressed portion Of hi:
constituents at Versailles, soon after his
return home. We understand tina, in the
main the sentiments be expressed, were
Wing sentiments, but that on the subject
of the veto power he delivered himself ia
a manner very offensive 10 The Wings
who heard him with great sorrow, while
the Locos, as might be expected, were
perfectly delighted. We undeis stand, al.
so, that il is Mr.. MarshalI's purpose tc
harangue the people Of all the prominent
points Of his district % politics and tenn
perance."