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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-26

Mr. ARCHER said that, as The suggestion came from
so respectable source he trusted that this side OF The
Senate would not interpnse any objection.
Mr. LINN said that he never stopped 10 look at the
source Of motion that he mi ght govern himself accord
ingy but if proposition just in itself he gave
his support.
The motion of Mr. King prevailed, and
The Senate went into an Executive session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. STANLY offered the following joint resolution,
which he moved should be referred TO the Committee
on Naval Affairs:
Resolred by the Senate and House of Representatives.
ofhe United States Of america in Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Navy be- and he is hereby in
structed 10 render Mr. Samuel Colt facilities 10 test his
Submarine Battery TO an extent which will settle the
questions whether there can, with and safety, suc
cessfuy be employed power sufficient 10 destroy the
largest class Of ships Of when IN notion passing in
or out Of harbor without the necessity of approach
within reach of shot from guns Of the largest caibre;
and whether continued operations, after the destruc
ton Of one vessels, be effected without re-
newing the means under exposure to an advancing
squadron; and whether the same can be used for the
defence Of harbor, without endangerng The passage
in or out, of other than hostile vessels
.4nd be it further res0ired, That should MIR. Colts
Submarine Battery stand the above tests, he hereby
authorized proceed, under the direction of the Pre-
sdent and the Secretaries Of the Navy and Of War, to
forify whatever harbor may be agreed upon for that
purpose, provided he will undertake The same at cost
Missouri and Mississippi the necessary expenses 10 be
paid out ofany money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
Mr. WISE said he was not opposed to the reference,
but parts the resolution not called for at present,
provision had been made for part required in the aP-
preparation for the ordnance Department. The last part
of the resolution is wholly unnecessary. There was
no need-if he understood MIR. Colts plantO adopt it
in time Of peace.
The resolution was referred
- 1. r. al.
lief of S. Slaymaker should be engrossed and passed
| Il was passed.
Mr.. BARNARD called up the resolution to stop all
debate in Committee Of the Whole the bill provd-
ing for remedial justice after it shall have been consi
de- red one hour.
Mr. SAUNDERS moved TO lay the resolution on the
table, and called for the yeas and nays.
Mr. FILLMORE moved a call Of the House, which
was ordered-l53 members answered TO their names.
On the motion 10 lay the table, the vote stood yeas
%, nayss2
The resolution was adopted. The votes counted
standing IS 10 81.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10

e3- As the Tennessee Legislature adjourned
some time ago, without electns United States Sen.
ators- and consequently the State is now unrePre.
scented in that body-a meeting Of citizen. held
ut Memphis, at which resolutions were adopted
requesting Messrs Guar and Preston TO take care
Of her interests. A letter, informing hess gentlemen
Of their adoption Senators of Tennessee was for.
wsrded to them; and they have accepted the hon
orable Office. They says
Iu the absence Of Senators from Tennessee, in
dependent of any particular request, we should
have felt it duty attend, lar in our
power, TO any interests OF that State involved in
the deliberations of the Senate; but, after the dis
tinguished proof Of confidence, with which we are
so highly honored by the meeting at Memphis. we
shall during our continuance in the Senate of the
United States, perform that duty with much great
er pleasure and satisfaction.
We request you, sir, to communicate to your fell
low citizens who composed that meeting our pro-
found and grateful acknowledg ments for the honor
which they have been pleased TO confer on US, and
TO assure them that we shall ever treasure il a.
mopg the cherished and agreeable rccoec-
tions Of our lives.
We are, with great respect,
Your friends and obedient servants.
Ii CLAY,
VIM. c. PRESTON.
J. T. LEATH ESQ Chairman &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
EDWARD Smith, Seer
THE LEGISLATURE.

On the pad inst. the House was engaged at the
Southwestern Road Bill-which rejected
The House then took up the Bill, repeating the Bill
lately passed allowing members but So per day,
after 90 days from the commencement Of the ses.
.ion-and passed it. So the Starvation Biz as il
was called is no longer, law!
The House went into en- election Of Brig adler
General. to fill the place of Gen. Sloan, promoted
Col. JAMES BoGes, of Pendle,on, was elected. Az
terward, the House elected Bligadier in place q
Gen. bAYLr, Major NOTTINGHAM was the sue
cessful candidate.
A Bill making additional appropriation ic
Lexington arsenal, was then taken up, and passed
On the 4th Bill was passed, incorporating, a
company to construct Bridge acros' the Shenan.
doah, at Harpers Ferry.
The appointment OF q commissioner to receive
Virgnis's portion Of the proceeds OF the sales OF
public lands, still continues undecided.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
A FEW UNCONNECTED FACTS.

The Richmond Compiler states that the Bank OF
Virginia is rapidly making preparation for resump-
ton.
Edgar snowden. Esq, the editor of the Alexan-
dra Gazette, has been elected Mayor of Alexandria.
Nineteen colored persons have arrived at Nor
folk, from New Orleans, to embark for Liberia.
The Lancaster (Pa.) Herald estimates the a
mount of gold and silver coin, boarded up by the
PEG le of that county, to be from million TO two
millions Of dollars.
MIR. DicxEss and his lady have reached Phila-
deIphia. on their wav South. Lord Mospeth, at
last accounts, was in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Petersburg lntelligencer. of the 5th inst,
states that M. TOP. State Senator from the Ma
thews district in this State has been detected in
forgeres TO large amount.
john M. GREGORY, our Lieutenant Governor, il
is said, was once stage driver, .sw-log cutter,
SC. He is man Of talents, and is the architect Of
his own fame.
The insuvcnt laws of Massachusetts have been
suspended by the Legislature, during the operation
Of the Bankrupt Law.
MILLEsSIuM AT WAsHISoros, PA.-By late
revival, every in this village has become a
member of the church.
The Chief Justice will adjourn the Supreme
Court Of the United States. to-day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
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AFAMILY QUARREL.

very fierce and acrimonious war Is carried on
hv Mr.. FISK end MFR. RITcHfE. This Fisk, Is q
Caleb Quot usn sort Of a yankee, who has flled va
r;ou, posts, from that Of isinersnt Unisersaisss
preacher down TO editor Of newspaper. Our cit
irens may recolIect that, some yerss ago, he edi-
fed them with sermon on the suhject OF Un'ves-
,slism. He subsequently, established an agrarisn
loco foeo paper at Portsmouth, in this State; but
has lately moved to Richmond. and established
the States Rights Republican" He complete
ly at loggerhesds with the late Democratic Con-
yention; calls them all manner Of i'll names' and
so far forgot himself as to attack Mr.. Richie
For thus unceremouniously boarding the Doug
lass in his hail." the Enquirer gives il TO him
roundly. Madesp, as Fisk is, be Yields pen DIP
ped 10 gall; and the Enquirer must feel keeniy,
many of his attacks. As the Wing says. there
nust be fight or foot race !!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10

On the 22nd of February there was a meeting
in Philadelphia, of "Tyier's Friends" and the
turnout of his excellency's supporters was very
general, though the crowd was not large. A CO.
temporary considers it great weakness in the Pre-
sident's friends to bring Unto jjuxtapo.ilion the
two greatest moral extremes, Washington and Ty-
Ter, and force the mind to contemplate the con-
trast'-aRd we think so too Toast, were drunk
to all the Guard; and commencing at John Tyler
tie head of the party, they wound up on Robert Ty-
Ter, the iail-who is, by the toast, a worthy son
of noble sire"
A letter received from the President, in an.
swer to an invitation to be present--which he de.
clired. The following is an extract, and we com
mend ii to the notice OF our readers. as piece Of
composition that goes ahead Of the famous Nep
Kent letter, in which his Excellency talked OF
burning cGgies lighting him in pathway Of du-
ty, Sc.
"For The FIRST tine in our history, upon the hap
pening Of contingency provided tor in the Com
stiiuton the Vice President succeeded 10 the Pre-
sidency-and. by dispensation of Divine Proyi-
dence, new experiment upon our Institutions is
in the progress OF trial. President, elected by
the people, comes into office at the head of trl.
umphant party. His will ia for the most part, the
law which governs his party. Responsible, under
the Constitution, for the administration of public
affairs, he recommends his measures and adopts
his line Of policy with every assurance of support.
Not SO however, with Vice. President, who sue.
ceeds to the Presidency by the demise Of the Pre-
sident. His name has mixed but lutte with the
canvass end has been selected more with reference
TO supposed sectional local. than to general in-
huence lie has no party at his heels 10 sustain
his measures OF to aid him in his exertions for the
public good Instead Of being a leader. he must
be follower of party and he is required either To
he piece of wax, TO be moulded into any shape
that others may please, or denuncations the loud
est and boldest, in store for him. Has he
long cherished opinions which stand in the way OF
parry measures, whether those measures be good
or bad, wise or the opposite, they must be surren-
dered. Honor, conscience, every Thing esteemed
sacred among men, must be yielded, the thun-
deis break over his head, and threaten annihila-
ton IL is fit occasion for the prevalence Of Fac
ton, and the reliance of one thus situated can
lone be on the patriotism and discernment of The
people. Such frankly ayow is my steadfst reli-
snce, and every effort of mind and body compaii-
BILE with the public Institutions shall be exetted to
maintain our institutions under this new and haz-
ardous experiment"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
FIRE.

On yesterday morning, little past ~ o'clock,
our citizens were aroused by the cry of hre and il
vas discovered that the MaytinsJarg Wooden
Factory, the property Of Mr.. EZEKIEL SHowERs.
was enyeIoped 10 flames When first seen. by one
u tho men attached to the Factory, the FIRE was
ascending from the soush-wes, corner Of the rool
Of the main building; bat before the Gremen ar
rived with their engine, the whole interior OF this
pau Of the Factory was on FIRE The flames were
now beyond control, and il was percePiible that
the whole establishment must 60. Ina short nme'
,hs large frame building--sdjoining the stone
bull ding-was burnt to The ground: bot me o0os''
papers, and stock Of cloths, which we're 10 TINS par
Of the Factory, were preserved. Inc nre SUI"
posed TO be the work Of an incend'afy'
The wind was blowing from the southeast ana
the sparks and einders carried IN the direction
ofMr. Baker. dwelling; and at one time, the house
was on fire. By the play Of constant stream OF
water. from the engine, on this house, and the
buildings shout il, all we're saved.
We sympathze, sincerely, with Mr.. Showers
His loss is a severe one but IL is gratifying to
know--alihough it falls short Of his actual loss
that the buildings. machinery, and stock, were
insured to the amount Of about $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
FISK %. RICHIE.

Fisk's Journal is going ahead aud no
MISTAKE. Its subscription list, j, is said,
already exceeds thousand, and is rapid.
~ on The increase. lift keeps on at The
ra'e y Is gong, il will soon go ahead Of
,"e enquirer IN paying subscribers, q,
sas'' we heard !, whispered about the
rouse me DINER day, that large portion
loi The democratic members considered 1,
\ much more orthodox on The Rank o,es.
ton, than the Enquirer, and ,hsv -.
ed TO cherish IT with care---bo,h e., ~.
principles II advocates and as rod 10 keen
Richie in awe. They say, tina, but r.,
certain very particular reasons. the En-.
quirer would be as ultra against the Ranks
as Fisk--and those reasons are no, of +.
character TO justify a great party in com.
promitting It's principles.
The Enquirer appears 10 have become
conscious Of this feeling, and in late
number, il took occasion to rap Fisk over
the knuckles very severely. Fisk threa.
tens TO reply. We do not see how il is
possible TO prevent sport. There must
be fight or foot-race. Rich. Whig.
Mr.. Fisk is waging fierce war against
his Democrat associates, who give aid and
countenance to the Banks and is paItic.
ularly severe upon his co.laborer Of the
Enquirer--to whom he ascrlbes much of
the backsliding Of the Democracy. The
late Convention in this city comes in for
due share Of reprehenson. 1t was
Locofoco Convention with Wing princ-
pies, he says; and adds, We are not Of
the number to consent to any such piia-
BILE, shutting, shrinking iimidiiy, as was
marked gu, and urtfully palmed off on the
Convention, by the little knot of Bank
debtors and pensioners, who determined
its actions" Do you hear that : This
great and glorious Convention under the
1ictation of little knot OF Bank debt
ors 7" Is it possible Rich. Wig.
II Mr.. FisI's account OF the late self
styled Democratic Convention, of which
he was member, be true, il must have
been the veiiest humbug ever known
Besides being under the control " of a teo
Bank debtors and pensioners, and keep.
ing back the Address, which wus written
three weeks before, to the last moment,
to prevent scrutiny and amendment, he
tells us that a rule was adopted, by which
+" the person called upon to speak should
name the orator to succeed him." "By
this MEANS" (he adds) Improper persons
we're compelled TO keep their mouths
shut"--as "there was always some one
near TO give the cue, who TO call upon"
live had made such allegations against
the assembled Democracy, we should new.
err hear the last oil it. Ii would have been
Wing lie" at the least and We, for
speaking tho truth, would have been de.
nounced as disgrace to the press. We
call upon the Enquirer TO me,e out the
same justice to Locos as to Wigs
Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10

rule. who II he was not drunk. was most excessive
~ exhiIersted. In consequence OF our having or
ds,ed Two extra TASKS Of wine on board the boat,
for The benefit Of the company. he drank The haii
Of one at dtaush TO our healths, and shen CON-
nenced phlo.ophiring on the folly OF regarding
era=ie Ia cent? when one was enjoying himself
After dancing jig. on the edge OF the boat, 10
shew what man Of 40 was cspsl,le Of, he delivered
haraneue 10 th. effect Soao Poreo etab6afft-
no, agHori. but no matter. | am proud OF my
profession, and have the handsomest daughter 10
Florence" " o ZiAot Zitto Bab6o mio--Zit-
10 : per amore Debut he would not be stopped,
and certainly Of the latter he bad right to boast,
FOR finer specimen Of Italian beauty have seldom
seen. To finish, our merry friend climbed up the
mast, insisting upon il that he was bsboon.--
When he arrived at the top, the boat turned over,
and, but for the lucky accident of falling against
another boat we should have all been 10 the water
TO conclude the evenings entertainment, We mus,
walk to the square Of the Duorno, where band Of
800 musicians. instrumental and vocal, perform
during the night. But sense of WEAKNESS begins
10 creep over me, the sound Of revealing has begun
to die way and there faint grey streaks aP-
pesriug over the ridge of the arpenincs, which
look like morning Go home and to bed, and &c
member the fiesta Of San Giorarni an era in
vour Efe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10

n .tase
right 10 ass eohgfess W "'s'oiss w" o..s.,.,ive
States, and thst our sehe'sO'e III - congres.
jobs Qciscf hDAAs' "a Piese sIeh;II - This
petition for TINS purpose Ho rom. sr-a,;a, 70 one
state, mas proved ms unyisiu'ns Coyernment
OF The fundamental PrineiP,es - ~ their Rep
the right OF the Feopis 70 " II aohis and ri.
resen,stives--and me. hl. hid insult abuse,
umpbsnt defence OF .hs. - SO claims TO the
and ooloquy. mas g,See -. i,' soa,,i,uen.s.
gratitude snd support % ~ Of Mr.. An.
Resofred, ! nat heIee as,;,ion from Haverhill.
ANS Tor presenting w ,base wb, have repeatedly
come with III grace 'io" I ~. d;..oIu,ion of the
and habfuahy 'n' !; -. ,ea.on .,hy II should be
unioDi ana ,ha, NJ and moi at the South, to
treason .. ine
calculate r., ~. s,cc...;vs rules ,do,ted by
hesofpe"; -. ,hs ,,.b, If o.t;,ion. common
eong 81 - ar. naInsbs violation, of the
car" .nd mo., dange,ou. in their tendene.
scd ibst the ,hanks Of the People sse due 10 Mr..
ADAMS for the earnes,ness and vigor with which
- bs. uniformly protested against these outrases
anon their fashionable rights.
Rfsoipsd. That we are ardentIy and devotedly
attached TO the Union and that in our deliberate
op;ninn. the oovi.e course pursued BY the South
In DENYING the risht Of petition, suppressing the
Iiber,s az .oeech and the press. violating the prv
laoes az The no., ofice iIlegsII, Selling and i'm.
ori.o,;ny Nartb.rn citizens and in other agrees
sion. Of similar nature. has done more to ALLEVIATE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
REsTeNArfoN or MR.. CLAY.

Below will be found the letter Of this dist D.
guished gentleman, resgning his seat in the Sen
ste Of the United States Says prominent Wing
journal g the best wishes Of the best men 10 the
land will accompany the Statesman 10 his retire.
ment-- and chief among those wishes viii be one
that bis life may be spared for future service to the
Republic, and for tranquil old age after he shall
have performed the highest" And that Is our
sentiment.
" To the Honorable the
General Assemtly Of Kentneks
WAsHIsGros, SEsArE CHAnBER.
Feb. is, 1912.
aWhen last hs6 the honor OF an appointment
as one Of the United States Senatorsf from kentucky
minated, in my letter OF acceptance, the Pf"oa'
bi,y of nv not serving out the whole term OF SIX
vs.r. In consequences of there having been two
EXTRA sessions Of Congress, have already attend
ed since that appointment as many sessions OF
Congress. as ordinarily happen during Senatorial
term. without estimating my services at the pre-
sent session.
~ have for several years desired to retire into
private life but have been hitherto prevented from
executing my wish by considerations OF public d.
w. should have resigned my seat in The Senate,
at the commencement Of the present session, but
tor several reasons, one VI "hiNh "oe Nt'NN 80
General Assembly did not meet until near month
after Congress. during which time the State would
not have been fully represented. or my successor
wonld have had only the uncertan title OF an Exec
utiye appointment.
1.-The time has now arrived when, think, that.
without any just reproach, ! msy quit the public
service, and besioS some attention on my private
affairs, which have suffered much by the oceups-
tion Of the largest part Of my life in the public
councils II the Roman veteran had title to dis
charge after thirty years service, !, who have
served a much longer period, may justly claim
mine.
IL beg leave, therefore, to tender TO the General
Assembly, and do hereby tender, my ressna'
ton Of the Office which hold Of Senator, in the
Senate Of The United States. from the State OF Ken
lucky, TO take effect on the list day OF March.
1912; and l request that the General Assembly
will appoint my successor to take his seat on that
day. have fixed that day to allow me an sPPor-
iunity of assisting in the completion of some Tea-
sures which have been orgnited BY me.
f" I embrace this occasion to offer to the General
Assembly my most profound and grateful ackno~i-
edgements for the numerous and distinguished
proofs. by which have been honored, of its warm
attachment, and generous confidence during long
series Of years.
/ have the honor to be- &c
II. CLAY"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
NEW SUBJECTS OF TAXATION.

RESOLVED, by the General Assembly OF
Virginia, That the Commissioners OF the
Revenue in the several counties, cities,
towns and boroughs Of this Common
wealth be, and they are hereby instruct
ed to include in their list of taxable pro.
perry the following new subjects, viz
Gold Watches Silver, or other Metallic
atches-- Metallic Clocks--Pianos: dis
eliminating these under the value OF one
hundrt dollars, and those Of the value
OF one hundred dollars and upwards
Gold and Plate over the value Of one hum
bred dollars, and the amount Of value over
said sum. And the Auditor Of Public
Accounts is hereby instructed and requlr-
ed to notify the several Commissioners
aforesaid of the passage Of this resolu-
ton. Adopted by the General Assembly
February 10Th, 1912.
G W. MUNFORD, c. ND.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10

TROUBLE IN THE LoCoFoco CAMP -
The Richmond Enquirer has been solicit
ed from this point To rebuke all move.
menis for The immediate nomination Of
candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency on that side of the house.
One motive ofths is, no doubt, 10 humbug
President Tyler as long as possible with
the notion that he may yet be the happy
man but the leading motive is to con-
ceal the irreconciIable divisions which,
upon this subject, exist in the party itself.
The Globe, il is said, has been threatened
by a strong body Of Locofocos from the
West with rival paper here, if Col John.
son were not Immediately nominated by
that paper for the Presidency. A large
perhaps much the section Of
the party prefer Mr.. Benton. The gen
teei among them prefer Mr.. Buchanan or
Mr.. Calhoun. MIR. Van Buren, probably
has most compromising strength, bur even
il nominated by Convention q
Convention can hardly be brought TO Sc
lect a candidate who, two years ago, lost
nineteen States and 10000 popular ma.
jority-ho will be totally unable TO unite
Western and Pennsylvania Locoiocosh''
So it may be SET down that the Democrat
c party has its troubles and crosses as
well as others
Both of the great parties Of the country,
embracing aNAe people are out OF power.
President Tyler and his Corporai's Guard,
throughout tho Union some
S,nJrads have nouonalized il
Let item who ''control," in the language
Of Lord Chatham, also be responsible,
- Independent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10
rue STEAMER CALEDONIA,

II Is feared that this vessel--one OF Cunard
steam ships-running between Liverpool and bo'
too ha, shared the fate Of the President; and forms
the second illustration Of the incsPacity of steam
vessels to weather the violent storms ofthe ocean
Although she ought to have arrived at Boston some
time previous, yet on the LIST instant, nothing hsc
been heard Of her.
The New York Commercial says:-li is not oul
opinion that the Caledonia has shared the tate Of
the President The fol mer has no doubt met with
some disaster 10 some Of her machinery, or after
battling with the elements, finding her fuel short
has put back to Europe for a supply.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-10

The Richmond Enquirer, in allusion
10 remark Of ours, that Henry Clay
will be the standard bearer Of the Wings
in 1874, asks, il such is the case, wiz
Virginia rally around the Wing party at
the ensuing Spring election Has the
Enquirer forgotten that this has for years
been the zone" of the Wing party Of vir-
ginia-that Henry Clay has been their
iavorlte candidate for the Presidency ever
since ls32-and that they reluctantly
surrendered him to the Harrisburg nomi.
nation in 1910. The inscription Of that
great, pure and lofty name upon the flag
is no new idea--and underneath that
name we now write, if the Wings are but
true TO themselves, "in that sign pe shall
conquer. "-Lynehburg Vnginian.