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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
From ne Nasiona, Iuleligeness.

THE WING YOUNG MEN OF NEW YORK.
A Convention of the whis Young Men Of The
State OF New York assembled At Augarn. on We'd
nesdsy the 2ist inst. Between fire and six thoas-
and aeiegafes we're 10 suendancs-
John ~ Holrs, Of Wayne county, presided, as
sisted BY sixteen Vice Presidents.
The foowiag gentlemen were appointed 10 COM
pose the Wing Young Mems Central Commit
toe. - via Rufus King, Visseher Tea Eyck Christ.
w. Bender, Robert S. Cushusn. William n Strong
Resolutions reported by Messrs. b. Slessom, 81
Ontario, and Horace Greedy. Of New York, togeth-
er with an address reported by the latter, were
unanimously adopted
These resolution. confirm the nomination Of Mr..
Bradish and Nj. Fuman ior Governor and Lieut..
Governor of the State, and pay just tribute .:
respect and confidence to the merits of Governor
Seward, who declined being candidate fer re-
election.
The resolutions which relate 10 national politics
(besides those approving Of protective duties on
imports, and Of the distribution act, and condemn
Ing the arbitrary exercise by the Executive vi the
veto powef) are as follows:
Rssolved That our whole hearts respond 10
the nomination by our seniors assembled IN State
Convention Of that tried and true patriot, unchang
ing republican. and uariyalied Statesman HgNBY
CLAY. Of Kentucky for mex, President Of the Uni.
ted States; and rejoice 10 The bright prospect
which now opens before Us, that the nation will
long do herself ths justice 10 call 10 the station
which be is 50 eminenty qualified 10 fill with hon
OF to bis millions of devoted friends, and unequal
led bene6cence TO the whole country.
Resoired, That the unwayerng Siegrty and
eminent ability evinced by NATHASIrL 2. TAFT
HADsE, as Senator Of The United States, recon-
mend him TO our judgment. ard cur hearts; ard
we ,ejoice 10 know that tie high condolences So
spontaneously extended to him BY the Wings Of
this State in his re-slsc'on, uopledged and gnques
toned to that station has been most noby justified
by bis subsequent course aud respectfully sug-
gest bis name o the Wings OF the Union, as a can.
didste for the Vice President ia 1874.
Resolced That tender the hearty thanks OF
the Wing Young Men Of New York To the Hon.
WILLARD fillmore, and his Wing Colleagues 10
Congress, for the ability, Industry perseverance,,
and success, with which, during the late protracted
session. they sustained the tue interests of the
country, resulting in the reform Of many glerng
abuses Of power and patronsee, decided retrench-
ment Of expenditures. aud more especially in the
passage OF Protective Tariff, which we hal as the
most important ard benedeent OF the great meas
ures essential 10 the complete restoration Of the
Nations prosperity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
COLT The Murderer.

In the New York CRY Court, on the 2sih ult,
John c. Colt, the murderer Of Mr.. Adams, was
placed at the bar to receive his sentence The pr.
sioner after having been asked f be had any thing
10 gay why sentence of death should not be pro-
uounced against him. said be had prepared paper
which be should be glad to have read Judge
Kent read the communication. which stated that the
Jury had given verdict against the evidence, a.
gainst the charge Of the judge, and that they had
been governedby the clamors Of the press, the pub
lie, &c. The Judge, in reply stated that be had
been fairly and impartiaIy tried, and that he
thought il bis duty 10 shield the jury from any i'm
puiatons that were cast uron them. After re-
joinder from Colt, that he did not intend to cast
any reflections upon the jury, he was sentenced TO
be hung on the 49, Of November. He received
his sentence with Ermne-s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
MAINLAND.

Yesterday was the annual election in Mary
The contest was pretty warm one as the election
is important owing TO the duty Of forming the
State into new Congressional Districts, under the
late Appor,onment law, which will devolve upon
the next Legislature. We trust our Wing friends
have done their duty, and that, animated by the
spirit of l840 they have again triumPbanty re-
spondcd to the great principles which their cause
involves, aud routed their opponents. They have
the power, and their fellow Wings in Virginia OK
pect they have come forth in their strength, and
put their seal upon Locolnsm in the State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

THE CLAY MINSTREL.

The Philadelphia Inquirer states that Me'srs
Turner g. Fisher of that city, have put to press
" The Clay Minstrel; or the National Songster, J"
TO which will be piefixed b-ief sketch of the life
character, and public services of Henry Clay, writ.
ten expressly for this publication, by gentleman
of Germantown. So. we expect friends in
their primary meetings and professions, will again
be RECALLED with patriotic illusions, set to soul-s,ir
ring music and We suppose will prepare to tune
their pipe. accordingly. Who has forgotten the
excellen, Tippecanoe song which was chanted many
a time and oft TO that very musical "Virginny >
tune Of Rosia the Bop' fhe same old coon is
still alive. and "a the Locos two years since
so much annoyed by the log cabins, cider, music
&c, trust the Wings will once more throw
them into fits by "piling on the agony, " in the
next canvaEs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

The wag OF the New Bedford Bulletin
relates the following story of Hon. Dixon
II. Lewis, member OF Congress from AL
ALBANIA: +" Ii is said of Dixon II. Lewis
(who is so large that he occupies three
seats in stage coach, he is elected TO
but one in Congress- that while looking
round for a sufficiently capacious chair,
at public meeting, an old fashioned man
cried out, three cheers for Lewis =
whereupon three chairs were Immediately
brought in, and the great man was com.
fortabIy seated amid the loud applause Of
the audiencep
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

Mr.. adams and Mr.. WebSter.--In the report
Of Ex-President Adams late speech TO bis constit-
uents at Weymouth, he is represented TO have re-
ferred in the terms following, the course Of Mr..
Webster remaining in the Department of State at.
ter the resignation of the other members Of the
Harrison Cabinet
Nevertheless, at he breaking up of the cabinet
upon the veto of the Bank bill, (taough was glad
of that veto not because Of the grounds it was
based upon, but because tbs of the States
was required was of the Massachusetts del
egation " i.h whom Mr.. Webster consulted, and
strongly advised him TO continue at his post.
thought the danger of war with Great Britain al
that time to be imminent and had confidence that
il any man in the country could avert it, the Secre-
tary could-and therefore advised him to con
tnue at his post. That danger has happily
passed away-and there is perhaps other citi-
zen who could have brought the negotiation
favorable termination. and saved US from being
plunged into with England.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

10 London, Levi Lincoln ss Collector Of Boston,
and others; and this question is asked with sppar-
ent seriousness. with the dismissal OF Jonathan
Roberts fresh 10 the memory Of the public--a dis
mssaI made upon grounds which, in our Judgment
and we speak only ofcoufse for ourseIves--rep-
ders it impossible for Of honor and sefre-
spect to hold seat 10 toe cabinet OF Mr.. Tyler
But desire not TO pursue this painful topic
farther; and only add in conclusion, tbat we look
upon this speech determining that Mr.. Web
.ter means TO retain his place IN The Cabinet OF
I.Lo Tvkax
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
Mn. Clay Ar CfNclNNArr.-The a,

Mn. Clay AT CfscINNArI.-Th Gin.
cnnaii Chronicle &c the eth uli., thus
speaks Of Mr.. Gays reception ia that
city
At an early hour this morning the land
ing and the decks of the steamers ia port
were crowded with ihrnngs who went forth
Spontaneously 10 receive the Grea. Com
moner with those greetings which are 50
Justly due to his eminent talents and ser.
vices. AT quarter before ten O'Clock.
the report Of cannon announced his an.
proach. and presently after the steamers
Ashland and Fairplav,. dashed together
and piled up With mountains OF "rufTiann
Ken,uckians "mosi glorious 10 behold.n
rounded to at the landing, with banners
waving and inspiring bursts OF music. and
we're heartily greeted BY the roar OF cam
non end shouts of the multitude. A Ioot
procession headed by Mr.. Clay, and n
committee, proceeded to the Broadway
Hotel, and on Mr.. CLAWS appearance al
tie window the ihronged streets sent Up
shouts which made the welkin rlng. Gov.
METcALFE addressed the people in few
spirited remarks after which Mr.. CLAY a.
gain came forward, and briefly expressing
the pride and qualification he felt that the
conquerng spirit Of 1910 was still unsub-
dued by adversely, confessed himsel too
much iatigutd 10 say AS much as he should
wish, aud begged 70 be- cxcused--af.er
which tie meeting Adjourned to greet Mr..
CRTrTENprN.
We see BY the Maysvile Eagle of the
esth uh., that Mr.. GAYS reception at
that place was equally enthusiastic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

LoCoFoCo PRIACIpLEs.-M Eastman,
of New Hampshire, who is regarded AS an
orthodox expounder OF the new principles
Of "democracy," spoke thus in Congress-:
Opposition 10 the Protective Policy is
clearly and unequivocally Democratic
doctrine. IL is one of the land marks of
the Democratic party. Go where you
will, sir, North, South, Ess, or West, and
the Democratic party will tell you that
they are opposed 10 the Protective Sys-
TEN. But while you will find upon this
side almost the entire body of the Demo.
cratic party, you will find upon the other
the great mass Of the Wing party. Sir,
let me repeat u. The Protective System is
essentially me Wing System"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
ANOTHER LETTER FROM MR. CLA,
The following letter written IN reply to a
letter from The Trenton, N. ]. Clay Club:

letter from the Trenton, N. ]. Clay Club:
ASHLAND. 18th Sept, 1912.
Gentlemen-I have received with lively sensible
ity, your letter communicating the formation of
Club with my name in the city of Trentcn. For
the friendly motives which have prompted this az.
.ocistion, and for the object which it is supposed
to make il Instrumental in accom- fishing, ! lender
The expression Of my grateful Acknowledgements
share, gentlemen, with you in feelings of dis
appointment and indignation, on account of the
base ,reachery of the acting Presidentof the United
States 1t would be difficult to find in The annals
OF history. example Of equal political turpitude.
Far from being discouraged by it in the perform
snce of our duty country, it should serve on
y to stimulate resolutions to correct the pro-
cedure, and to guard against the recurrence Of the
evil.
Accept, gentlemen, my thanks for the friendly
sentiments towards me, conveyed in your letter,
and believe
Faithful, your friend and ob't serv't.
II. CLAY.
Messrs. Josiah N. Bird and A. M. johnson.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

We are glad TO see that the Tariff
question, aud protection Of domestic in-
dustry are forming the main topics Of this
canvass. LII the people once know that
the Federal L3cefrcos are IN favor ola re-
peal OF the present protective tariff, and
Of bringing American mechanics down to
the level of panPer wages IN England, as
Senator Buchanan desires. and we will
then see that American votes will protect
American Industry. Fellow citizens,
bear the issue in mind Ball. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

CHANGE OF PUBLIC OFFICERS. The
Washington Globe Of yesterday says
We heard yesterday, from two sources
entitled to cre1it, that the Hon. p. C..
FULLER, Second Assistant Postmaster
General, IS 10 90 out on the lst proximo,
and his place 3 10 be supplied by JOHN
A. Bryan, Esq, Of Columbus, Ohio
The Secon Assistant Postmaster Gener.
al appoints the poStmasters at all the mi
nor post flccs; aud, therefore, has mole
patronage, 10 the way of appointment,
than any other officer under the General
Government. The change viii indicate
that MIR. FULLER has no, consulted the
wishes OF The President in making the ap-
pointmenis.
II is now, we believe, reduced to
certainty that Hon. WALTER FORWARD
is TO give way tp the Hon. CALEB Gu
SIZING, at the end OF the present fiscal
quarter--the 30th instant.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06


AMERICAN CREDIT ABRoAD.-The New
York Journal of Commerce publishes the
following extract OF letter from a genile-
man in London, under date of the 81 IN
st Mt. Mr.. Robinson is the Government
agent.
"Mr. Robinson handed to me your in
troductory letter, which he said was the
only one he had delivered, or should at
present deliver, feeling assured from the
great aversion manifested towards the in
PRODUCTION Of any American Stocks by the
English public, that it was quite useless
to offer tho Government Loan. Ia my
opinion, Mr.. Robinson has no chance oil
disposing of any part Of the loan, for all
the capitalists in Europe seem to unite ia
saying that no Stocks Of the States or
Union should find favor here, until some
means are adopted in the United States to-
put stop to the course Of Reputation,
and again place, at least, the integrity Of
the country on its former footing. In
proof OF what have said, an eminent
capitalist told me few days ago, that no
house in Europe would dare, lin the pre-
sent state Of public freling) TO take or en-
courage the taking Of the Government
Loan.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
Froal The Richmond lYAag
. ..e-Ft-,s.s-
GENERAL SCOTr.

The Ohio Loco foco papers give the
following Letter. 1t does not appear q
whom il was written, but il cannot he con-
cluded from that circumstance, that the
letter is not genuine. Admitting il 10 be
the production OF General Scott, we note
nothing in ii OF special import. The Cen
eral is only little singular o his opinion
in regard 10 the Importance Of National
Convention. He is probably tire only
Wing IN the Union who deems Conven.
ttion necessary 10 nominate a candidate
for the Presidency. That task has alrea-
dy been performed BIZ the People them
selyes-and come veal or wo, the Wings
are content to abide the issue. The fact
IS, that under existing circumstances
Mr.. CLAY is the only man who stands
any chance Of rouslng the whole Wing
party, and bringing them to the polls.
There may be others as good and trne as
he; but the Wings have taken the notion
in their heads that he must be the man,
and nothing now can divert them from
their determination
WAsHSGToS. Sept. 8, 1912.
DEAR SlR:--l have not forgotten the
warm shake Of the hand you gave me in
the Pennsylvania Avenue, some time ago,
and thank you sincerely for the cordial
letter just received.
| am not a candidate for the Presidency
or Vice Presidency, and Gun know no one
as a candidate for either place, until ma
tional convention shall have spoken. In
deed in the present state Of parties, deem
it utterly ursafe for the Wings to place
candidates before the People without
regular nomination.
| have been, in many indirect ways,
within seven months, operated upon with
a view TO induce me TO consent TO be
named for the Vice Presidency on the tick
ct Of very distinguished Statesman
| have invariably answered, that | had
neither claims nor pretensIons either TO
the Presidency or Vice Presidency that
| was quite Indifferent TO the first, and that
nothing could induce me to think of the
second place; but if nominated by reg.
uar national Convention, for The Presi.
dency, that ! certainly should accept the
honor, if got not vote n the Union. -
OF course, with >uch nomination, there
would be but one Democratic Wing can
ddate in the field and there certainly
ought not TO be two. Who that ONE may
be, is quite Indifferent 10 me but he be
who he mayo some hundred persons
can name-he shall have my hearty pray.
ers for his success.
In these few words, have given you
my creed and position. | never express
myself in other terms to any body; and
all who know me will bear testmony to
my sngleness and sincerity.
| do not wish to appear in the newspa.
pers when | can possibly avoid it but
have not the slightest objection that what
write and say should be known to all
who may desire to know my sentiments.
My professional duties leave me no time
to travel, except occasionally, and then
only on such duties. An excursion into
Ohio would be highly agreeable TO me.
With high respect and regard,
remain, my dear Sir,
Yours, truly,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

The whole current Of pubic opinion
runs strongly against The conduct OF the
Acting Pres'd Mt N the removal Of the
Collector at Philadelphia. We have not
seen the man, who offers an apology Tor
his Excellency. Even the organ oil the
Administration in this city is mum as an
oyster. II connot defend, and with its &C.
customed frankness, says not one word.
Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
WISE AND HIS DISTRICT.

The Petersburg lntelligencer does too
much honor to this Congressional Dis
trict, in assigning lis representation, at the
next election, to the Hon. Henry A. Wise.
The annexation of Accomac and North
ampton TO The counties Of this District, as
at present arranged, will make up our
number under the late apportionment; but
il will not necessarily follow that Wise
will be the representative. On the con.
trary, we can show that he would receive
less than one-ihIrd or one-fourth of the
votes. What party would claim him 3
Not the Wings; for they scorn him and
his treachery. The Lokes will not take
up any such deserter, and give him COM
mand over their old and tried soldiers
What party, then, we ask, will sustain
Wise =! None but portion OF the Wings
Of Accomac, aud few-very few-in
Northampton, on local grounds, and few
sneaking renegades in Norfolk, who have
changed position in order that they may
come in for the plum buildings that are
bestowed only on the faithful fai,hless, at
the Navy Agency. These will not all
number 500 votes. If the two Eastern
Shore counties are annexed to our Dis.
trict, then there will be three candidates
"a true Whig-an out and. out Loco
and the mongrel bastard Wise. The
contest will be between the Wings and the
Loco--the bastard will be dstsnced. As
for DR.. Mallory no one thinks Of him--he
has found his level, and there lot him lie
buried beneath his own insigni6cance.-
Clay Banner.
We caE with great sincerity assure
our neighbor Of the Banner, that we are
not at all unwilling to be convinced that
we made a great mistake when we assign
ed the first District to the keeping of Mr..
Henry A. Wise. There is not man in
public life whom we had rather see con.
signed to the shades Of private life, than
Mr.. Wise. We never liked him much,
even when he was most loud mouthed in
his advocacy Of the Wing cause. There
was always something about him which
grated harsbly upon the feelings Of those
who did not believe that the dignity and
usefulness of a member of Congress were
enhanced by braws and squabbles, and
we will remember that on one occasion we
offended some of our own party by our
remarks about MIR. Wise. We therefore
rejoice much at the prospect of getting rid
of him, and we shall hold our neghbor oil
the Banner to the redemption oChis pledge
and Wise will be "distanced."
Wise, Tyler and Mallory form an Illus
triouS triumvirate, and the character Of
the Old Dominion requires that they shall
receive a reward proportional to their
merits. ]--Peters6arg Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

TRADE IN New YoRK.-The New
York Express says-"As the fall season
advances, trade has become more active.
A large number of strangers are constant
ly arriving, and our hotels are respectfully
tull. From the depressed state of trade,
and the low price OF produce, it is bellev
ed the business Of the city will be much
less this fall than usual. There is, how.
ever, better feeling manifested. The
credit Of the Government, and our own
State, is entirely restored. This, with
the passage Of the Tariff, has given more
stability, and people look forward for d
growing improvement. "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

DLast Thursday the day of the mighty
uhig meeting at Dayton, Ohio. We have not YET
received an account of it, Mr. Clay was present.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

THE ABDUCTION PLoT.-The Richmond
Wing of Sd inst, contains letter from
John H. Peasants, Esq, in which ne ae-
clares that his recent story respecting '"e
plot to abduct Mr.. Van Buren,, was a noa1'
He says:
1.-The whole story was fction, con-
centrated here, between your iriehd' MA
Tor B*..*ss, and myself, and the ohlect
simply TO amuse ourselves for day or SO
with The specuations Of the press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06
A NEW TICKET.

We find the following ticket going the rounds.
1t is credited to the Independent Press. Published
in Miffln county, Pa. BY the way the Pennsyl-
vaniaus seem much disposed to reward the mill
tary characters ofthe country. Commodore Stew
art, too, of the other branch. has been strongly
brought forward in the Keystone State, by the Lo-
cofocos.
For President.
GEN. EDMUND PENDLEToN GAINES.
For Vice President
SAMUEL ID. INGHAM, of Pa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-10-06

There was grand review Of the troops
stationed at Fortress Monroe, by the Pre-
sident Of the United States, on Friday
morning last
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-14

eeftlncd fact tlat had the resolution which PISSED III,
iouSe been dscmbarrasscd BY the arts of its opponents
II would have been passed HAT body also II is not I'M
PROBABLE that the question may be revived in some other
siac though the laeness Of tle pert and the anxiety
o members 10 bring the 10 close may prevent
omitted IN my last, to mention the anrsng scene in
III NE Senate last Saturday, in relation To rcsumptoo
9i specie payments. that body having Yer, unnecessarily
u say The least OF IT, anticipated the of the House
by Easing debate a resolution which, even had il
been adopted must have been imperative that had been
hPorcdb by lis select ban, committee Ii is said tha,
the Aru Dedger' d Boz might have profitcd by the
course ct certain Loco Foo Senator's who could harll,
he kept IN ieir seats much less forced 10 direct vote
Finally, the Whole SUBJECT WAS laid upen the table
only rccnr 10 II low for the purpose Of sa,inu that the
Senate committee. composed almost exclusively Of ncos
have reported. attcra twomunths' examination that the
Banks are perfectly solvent and that the note holders
may rely with entire security upon their ability 10 meet
their engagements. This assurancc from such source
may be regarded fair of tn the efforts of the new
Democratic journal here (Fisk's) 10 excite apprehcr.
sons the subject.