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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

AN OH SEAMAN GoSE.-Capt. Fran
CTS Dawson, of Boston, paid the last debt
of nature a few days since, IN the 5lsi
year of his age, Il is stated by Boston
paper that he had followed the occupation
of a mariner nearly forty years-had
crossed the Atlantic Ocean one hurJred
and sixty two tines-htd been seven
vnyages 10 Canton, and three to Calcutta,
having three times circumnavigattd the
globe. He always bpre the character
Of an active, able and energetic shipmas-
ter zeal'~s and faithful in the perfpr.
nance OF his duties. and scrupulously Just
and honest in all his dealings. He was
in every point Of view, thorough going
noble hearted sailor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

AppL,cASTs FOR OfrIcE.-The Balii.
more Amercan thus notices the Presi-
dents refusal to comply with the call
irom Congress for list Of applicants for
office, &c:
THE views Of the Pr sident are un.
qnestonably right. We had been struck
by the singular nature Of the resolution,
and had set il aside for the purpose OF
making a remark or two upon it-but Il
passed from recollection until the Presi-
dents rfjoinder arpeared.-lf the calls
of the House for information on diplomat.
ic matters, frequently Of delicate and
complicated kind. were oftener declined
by the Executive, il would perhaps be
better"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

PRoPosED Stare OF IowA.--A law
was passed al the late session of the Leg.
stature Of Iowa, providing for an express
sion of the sentiment of the People for
or against State Government. AT the
election in August next, the People arr.
to vote for or against a Convention, and
if they determine in favor Of one, an
lection is TO take place on the second
Tuesday in October thereafter for eighty
members OF Convention, who are to meet
and form Constitution of State Govern
ment, which, at tho next general election,
is 10 he submitted for the ratification
OF the People.
A valuation law has passed the Leg.
islature of Iowa. Real estate sold un-
der execution may be redeemed in fifteen
months after sale, by the payment Of ten
per cent. interest on the purchase money.
--Amsyican SeHtinel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

MEXICO AND TExAs.-ln speaking of
the Invasion of Texas by n Mexican army
of from ten to eighteen thousand men, the
New Orleans Bulletin estimates the effec-
tive force of the Texian Republic at
about hive thousand fighting men-and il
considers this force as quite sufficient to
repel and discomtit the invaders. II adds:
The mass of the Mexican population is
but little changed from what it was three
| hundred years ago, when Cortes, at the
heab of n few hundred heroic SpaniarGs.
conquered the whole kingdom, Since that
period The ln(usior Of European blood has
been too slight materially to change the
national character. Tue Mexicans under
Santa INA and under Montezuma are the
same so far as ply steal constitution goes;
and If there be any difference it is against
tine modern Mexican, arising from the
moral deterioration which intercourse
with the civilized world is sure to gene
rate among barbarous nations. The idea
IS mistaken one altogether, that the Mex
lean race are Spnniards. The basis and
the staple of The blood is Indian, crossed
and intermixed slightly with the Spanish,
constituting mnngrel breed, not at all
improved beyond the original stock.
| There were once many Spanlards IN
the country of tie noble Cast,lan lineage,
but during the revolt from Spain and the
subsequent revolutions the natives be-
came jealous Of Europeans and mostly all
nfthe old genuine race we're expelled and
sent into Punishment. From these state
ments some idea may be formed Of the
Mexican people. In features and physi-
cal constitution they resemble the Hindoos
and East indians generally, and are no
doubt descended originally from the same
stock.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07


FREE TRApE.--Thc sticklers for free
trade will find a striking illustration OF
the beauties of the system, SO far as Eng-
land is concerned, in tho following rates
Of duties laid on American products by
the British Government Duty on wheat
100 per cent. Indian corr 900; oats
300; barley, rye, and buckwheat. $50;
potatoes 800; beef $50; pork $50; but.
ter so (; cheese so; hay lis; cotton 8;
rice $50; tobacco 900; timber $50; SUI
gar $50; whlskey $500; fish, prohibited
fruit 200 per cent; and ~e are called
upon to admit every article manufactured
in England, free of duty, into this coun-
try. because our products are admitted so
free into British ports that the restrictions
imposed upon them amount to almos,
complete prohibition = National Eagle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

Our Suops IN EURoPg.-The free ira
ders Of Cincinnati grsvely announced in
their discussions that II was better 10 have
"our shops in Europe" for we should get
cotton shirts 50 mnch cheaper. Well
our shops are going TO Europe as fast as
they can, and the workmen in them ure
going inlo-the streets.
Thousands Of petitions are now before
Congress, praying for some action on thu
Tariff. The poor women ofNew Jersey
have one, in which they show that the
sewing shops are now in Europe. The
ironmen the glass men, the paper men
all say the same. The hatters and the
shoeinakers are fast coming into the same
lptedicameni. We hope when they have
got the benefit Of cheap shirts, at the ex.
pcnse oil house and home, they will give
the glory to the Free Trade Loco Focos.
- Cincinnati Chronicle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
VOLUME 43.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE

Il published every Tbur-dAy morning. at Two
DOLLARS ner year II paid IL ndvaaee; TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS within the
wear md THREE DOLLARS ut the end of the
ven, No paper discontinued until all arrearases
are osid except at the option e the publisher.
m No subscription viii be taken for less period
than six months.
Advertisements will he inserted three times 81
One 3Iisr per square Of sixteen lines, and At
Twent five Cents for each Subsequent insertion.
The number Of Insertions must be marked on The
manuscript, or copy of the advertisement seo,. or
il will be continued until forbid and charged ac-
cnrdinely.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
THURSDAY MORNING. APRIL =, 1872

then felt round IN the dark, on the tables
and shelves, for something TO cool my
burning thirst, Tremendous laughter y
soon found tin pan full ofliquid some
thing seized and put il to my mouth,
and took long and hearty draught--,he
liquor at the same time running out at
each side of my mouth, down my cheeks,
Tremendous laughter,) and so | thought
he liquor tasted odd. and a, that instant
it flashed on my recollection that bad
fixed some poison few days before to
kill rats with. tremendous laughter for
five minutes.) Horror struck, stood my
hair standing on end--it was death To
scream nut, for my wife would jaw me If
she walked, Laughing and stamping y and
surely it would be death to hold still but
scream must, and scream did, (riotous
laughter.) "Whot was in this par ?"
"You are dry, are you7" said she.
"What was in this pant" shouted |, still
louder. "What makes you dryi" scream.
ed she. "What was in this pan y Yell
ed "in perfect agony Of fear" "What
PAM" "Why the pan on the shelf"
"Oh, you brute, you have drunk up all
my starch. Tremendous laughter for
FIVE minutes, and cries Of order from the
chalrman.) The next morning my shirt
collar was pasted fast to my neck and
cheeks, and it took half an hour to clear
IT off. Here Mr.. Brown sat down amid
the CHEERS of the whole S ,cirty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR CON-
GRESS TO DISCUSS AND SETTLE AT



GRESS TO DISCUSS AND SETTLE Al
| ONCE
In PoLrTIcs. Were a crows nest US,
I'D for balotbox, and the eggs for bal
lot balls, and should ore of these eggs
hatch alter being deposited. and the bird
fly away ought the shell or the bird, or
neither TO be counted in footing up the
ballot.
In SENTIMENr.-W Which is the mos,
sentimental looking object-n crow. blind
in one eye. drawing mathematical da-
grams in the sand, or an owl seated ON
an Egyptian obelisk decyphering hero
glyphicsl
In Natural HIsToRY. a gruss
hopper that has lost bis tail, by acciden,
or otherwise sing7
In METEoRoLoGY.-Are the atmospheric
laws which govern tornado, the same
as those which regulate tempest In a
teapot
In NATURAL PnILosoPHY.--can n
ghost cast a shadow 7--ifso, is i the ghost
that vanshes at the growing OF the cock !
In lcnTHYoLoGY.--Whv is it that a
porpolse never turns his tail to the wind.
by what law is il that the shark compeIs
the little pilot fish to move just belare
hun. and point GU: his path through the
ocean
POLITICAL EcoNoMy.--if Adam and
Eve Ind used palm. leaves, instead Of fig.
leaves for garments, what is the amount
OF labor they would have saved in sewing
them together?
In LEGIsLATIoS.---What is the differ
ence between the condition of member
of Congress, who is waiting n make n
speech, and that OF one of Jobs comfor.
tiers. who said he was ready to split.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

The Nashville Banner states that
Thomas f. Budd, indicted before tho
Criminal Court Of Davidson county, for
false entry on the Books Of the Union
Bank OF Tennessee, with intent to defraud
and embezz'e. has been found guilty, and
sentenced 10 five years Imprisonment in
the Peniiepiiars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

FRUIT.

! Lemons, Oranges, Rai'ins and Cfanberr'es'
Fine Chewing Tobacco.
Snuff, Principe. Regaa and other CLIO Nc
with general assortment Of goods usually KEN oy
| grocers December 90. l84l.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

When all thrse primary and fundamen-
tai questions shall have been discussed
and settled by Congress, it would be we'll
perhaps 20 give some attention to bank.
rupt Treasury, and a ruined nation -
Philadelphia North American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

Wmcn IS RIGuT Judge Belts, OF
n. York has decided that under the gen.
eral bankrupt law wife can retain her
Jewels owned before marriage; Jurlge
Story has given contrary decision, aud
SAYS she must surrender them.-Which
is ripht
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

The eleeiion in Rhpds lslani has re-
suited 10 the defeat of those who voted
in flvnr of the new Constitution. The
majority against the measure was 1911.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

The u. 8. Branch Mint at New Or
leans coined $4,000 pieces, from hall
dimes TO half dollars, during the month
ofFebrusry, value, $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
CHOICE TAR{ETY OF THE FINEST
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.
NOTICE.

HF the land above advertised ia not sold by the
N l5:h OF NJ ,rch, it Will be for Rent, entire OF
divided into NO farms. as above indicated.
January 10.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
CASTINGS.

MUST RECEIVED, large supply OF Kettles,
% Pots. Ovens, Spiders, Skillets, Griddles and
extra Lids, With an assortment of wagon boxes by
WILSON s. DOLL.
April 8.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

ylRGINlA:-In the Circuit Superior Cont of
Law and C6ancery for Berkeley Cou"'y' Feb'n'
ary Rules, 1912,
Archibald Olen, PfV'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
61J ACR ES,
975 OR Els.

The main building has been destroyed by FIRE, but
the walls are still standing, and are good There
remain several good buildings, which would now
answer well for the accommodation of family
besides Offices. The improvements on this part oi
the farm, are all, with the exception OF the main
dwelling. in good state OF repair, are neatly ard
tasiefully finished, and embrace every building de.
sirsbis upon Farm. Upon each Of the farms
there good Orchards, and upon the latter,
CHOICE rARTETY OF THE FINEST
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.
These tracts are situated within two miles Of
Winchester. and half mile OF the Winchester and
Potomac Railroad, and are now we'll set in clover
As the above Tract Of Land was purchased by
the undersigned solely to protect themselves from
pecuniary loss they will, looking alone TO their in,
demniy, sell it upon cheap and reasonable terms
both as TO price and time of payment.
PHILIP c. PENDLETON,
CHAS. J. FAULKNER,
Martnsburg. Va Jan, 10, 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

vIRGINIA;-In the Circuit Superior Court OF
Lswand Chancery for Berkeley County, Febru-
AIRY Rules, 1912,
David Ridenour, PliE
against
Michael ?. Smith, adm'r. of Henry Speaker. deed,
and others, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
YgvHE defendant, Michael T. Smith, admir-. OF
Henry Speaker, decea,ed, NOT having entered
hs appearance and gwen security, according to the
act Il Assembly ind the rules OF this Cunt, and
appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is Out
of this C ,mmonweallh: ID ordered, that the said
defendant do enter his appearance TO this suit OF
the h'sI day Of the next term, answer me OIL. :"
the pIainuH and give security for performing 10,
decree. and that copy OF this order he iofth~hi
published in any newspaper within this county, Hne
another copythereoG posted at the font door oil t'
Count H1nse of the said county.
A Copy reste,
February II, lsi2.--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

VIRGINIA In the Circui; Superior Court OF
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County Fee'u-
AIRY Rules. 1912,
lo.eph Chambers and Anthony s. Chambers, part
ners under the firm of Joseph Chambers q Co..
against pl1s.
Fra.mn. S. TATE, ndrn'r of Elizabeth Tate, dec d.,
TsFaGerro Srrbng and Mtry, his wife, AleXan-
der C. Good and Ro-anna b., his wife. George
Thomas ana Lucinds, his wife, itober, LaIimorr,
John F. Tate. George W. TaIe and William W.
Walker, ayes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

yEyHE defendants, Barbara Ellen Lemon, Mich
olas Lemon aud Virginia Lemon, not having
entered their appearance and given security, ac'
cordine TO the act Of Assembly and the rules OF TINS
Court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
than they are out Of this Commonwealth; II 's or
dered, that the said defendant. do enter their APP
pearance 20 this suit. the FIRST day OF the next
term. aud answer the btilof The plaintiff and thai
acory OF this order be forthwith published m any
newspaper within this county and continued 10,
two months successfully, and another copy thereof
posted al the mont door OF the Court House OF the
said county
Copy.-Teste,
February II, 1912 Pm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07
A CARD.


VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Superior Court OF
Law aud Chahcery for Berkeley County, febru-
a,y Rales, 1872,
Jesse Sehofield piT
against
joseph L. Smith, John Mcpherson, admr. of JOS
II ok, deed, James D. Hook Sarah or Sally
Hook and Emily II ,ok dts.
IN CflANCERY.
TIVE defendants, Jo'eoh l. Smith, John Nc.
Pherson aud Emily Hook, not having entered
their appearance and given security, according 10
the act Of Assembly ard the rules of this Court,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence 'hat they
are out Of this Commemorative ii is ordered, that
the said defendants do enter their appearance to
this suit on the rst day the term, and answer
the bill of the plaintiff, and that copy OF this or
der be forthwith published in any newspaper within
this county md continued fot two months success
iyey aud another cory thereof posted at the front
door of HE CouIt House OF the said county.
Copy -reste,
JOHN STROTHER, c.
February II, 1912 Pm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

November 25, Is4i.--if
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12

We publish on our last page the Circular OF The Ka'
ma wha Committee, calling the attention OF inc western
Nirgnans the Convention winch 10 10 ne helu AZ
Icwsburr on the first Monday in August, on the sub
iect of Re.apportionment. We trust that our western
friends whilst presenting their views TO the State VIII
adopt wise unimpassoHed and conciliatoy language
and will leccllect tile danger winch we ran dor"e
the last State Convention of dividing the STATE, upon
this much agtated question We trust tha'fsome ar
rangemen will be made, that IS Calculated 70 "
present difficulty proper terms-ana we are ed
tis6ed that The interests of the Old Dominion re
Gnire the discussion 10 be conducted III cooi aho
liberal spirit. We beg leave also TO recommend !"
our Republican friends in that region, 10 put uown
every use That may be made of the question as q
political engine. Some designing men mny STIR II W
Tor party eiiect-and friend IN the valley writes US
.these men may employ it Us frebrano VIII winch
they expect to divide the members OF the
w. in the two Grand divisions Of the State and al iengh
10 divert their attention from the great issues when are
placed before the country IN connccuoh WIN IA
tional politics Hence some OF the recent indications
from Charleston Kanaw la, and the evident purpose u
rouse I'D the sectional feeling which is alone to be con.
suited in elections, and appointments 10 ONCE. oui
Correspondent has probably his eye upon cue ano
insidious article, of nearly two columns, whch mas
appeared in the Kanawha Republican frank rederai
Whg) recommending, that an "eincehl ieM.uy VIZ
be found in selecting as candidates for poca oices
able and patriotic men from the west OF the DIu.
Ridge without regard TO party CONSCIENTIOUS na'l
ing colors 10 the mast, and giving mem 'ne una
nimous Western vote; unchanged and nncpahge'
able, by the seductive lures of the Richmond Junto-
Of the Lowlund Whigs-of Democratic leaders o. ~
caucuses-or Republican managers OF 'he suaau1 =, -
party; either forcing Eastern mnores 10 uhi'e WIN us
for The exclusion Of what may be TO them more
candidates; or what will he equally promotve OF ou'
cause compel elections by our opponents whoa' WI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12

Rhode Island.-Tranqulty is not altogether restored
this distracted State. The Charterists without pass
ing bill to amend the Constitution, and conciiiahng
the Suffrage party wreaking their vengeance upon
DORIS party. The N Y. pebeian snys the prisons
crowded-16 to cell Of feet square-and aoon'
COO thus ncarcerated Bat about 200 have been ds
his proclamation that no further arrests would be made
under the existing martial law except upon appiica'
lion to the Governor his council; yet on the morn
ng of that day, Gen Thomas F. Carpenter was taken
up on charge Of treason against the Sate-and lodged
n prison. Mr. Carpenter had been twice CANDIDATE
or the Democratic party in that State for the Office oil
Governor" One prisoner had heen tried, and con
lemned to about years imprisonment "1he Legs
a,ure taking measures 10 pay off The troops re
solution adopted in the House on Saturday to with
draw $4,000 Of the depose fund for the use OF 'h'
State, and that the should be repaid as soon u
possible with interest at five per cent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12

The Wing Central Committee of Maryland have
called Convention Of the State to meet in Baltimore
on the Gath August In their Eliminating Address they
three grea, cordia measures of the Wing party viz
National Bank, Protective Tariff, and a Distrbu
ton Of the Proceeds Of the Public Lands) lmpeach
him, srs, by all means Suspend him from his
functions if you can, and put in your CONVENIENT IN
sument, Mr.. Pro em. Vice President Mangum; 10 s'g'
your bills and register your edics. For ourselves, W
80 for the Captains veoes, in spite Of all your denun
Citations The more you curse him, the more we cling
10 them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12

EXTRACT Of a h,tcr Crom Pr'sidrnt TYR, Me Conn
nuiuee Of lie PAifndeiphia Iyttr Dtnntr, 4M my
"Fur having declined Of late 10 unite IN giving away
fruitful source of revenue, from Treasury winch
has become nearly exhausted have been charged win
desire 10 dictate Congress, when my sole ohect IS
to carry out q law Of this very Congress on the SUB
iec of the public lands. The welkin is made 10 re-,
sound with charges of Executive dic,aon, because
have not seen 10 approve the repeal or snspen
sion of an act passed as lac as the 4'h Septemuer
last My reply is that if it was right to pass lha'
act then, 1t must be wrong TO repeal 1t now weh Tue
Treasury requires the Of every dollar which II can
ruhtluIiy clsim. Executive dictaton. repei tie
impua,ion | would gladly harmonlze with Congress
in the enactment of all necessary measures IT the ma
iority would permit me. Most gadly would approve
any bill having for lis object aud the protection
of manufacturing industry lis incident which should
be presented 10 me, unconneced with matters having
no necessary afaiion, and which are only calculated
to embarrass the Executive action Each branch o. Inc
Government is independent Of every other, and iiea'
ven forbid that the day should ever come when e'tnef
can dictate TO the other The Constitution never de-
signed that the Executive should be mere cypher'
On tho contrary denios to Congress the 70 pass
any law without his approval inPar'Dg 10 II
for wise purposes, an active agency all legislation
This letter sounds very much like "peto and Dtt-
TO-" Does il not Mr.. FMi1noreP)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12


Alta meeting of the Officers of the SD Regiment,
held at Bacons Quarter Branch, in the county of Hen.
rico the 9th day Of May ls42, Col. Benjamin i X
Barker called TO the Chair, and Major Richard S
Cawthorn, Secretary. The following Resolutions were
unanimously adopted
ResOired That it he respectfully suggested TO the
Officers belonging TO this Brigade, Composing the
count:es Of Elizabeth City, Warwick, York, James
City, Charles City, New Kent, Hanover, llenrico, and
the cities of Richmond and WiliiamsburgD TO appoint
Representatives. TO meet in Convention, the Tavern
house of Captain John Goddin, in the City of Rich
mond, on the second Thursday in November next oi
The purpose Of taking into consideration the present
state and condition of our Militia System.
Resolrsd, That Benjamin B. X. Barker, Richard s.
Caw,horn, Thomas NJ Ladd, John b. Young, Au'
custus Aordcca, and James Hill, do represent this
meeting in said Convention.
Rrsoired, That Thomas Nj. Ladd, John b. Young
and Richard S. Caw,horn, be Committee 10 cores
pond with the Officers Of this Brigade.
Rrsoirrd, That the Proceedings OF this meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer and Wing.
b. B. r. BARKER, Chairman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12

Major Noah has given notice. that he is about 10 pub
lish an Evening Paper-"rhe Union" ats politics
will be of Tie old Republican school, and oW support
The measures IF The General administration, and ad-
dress Itself the moderate and patriotic men OF all par
tes-slriying by every constitutional means, and at an
alarming crisis of public affairs, 10 urge the adoption OF
saulary laws and promote Tie prosperity and tranquil
4 of tic cnnntrY.