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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

At large meeting of the citizens Of Martins
burg held in the methodist f. Church, Thurs.
day evening the 81 FEBRUARY, 1912, for the pur-
pose OF forming a Temperance Society, on the TO-
tsl abstinence principlr--JAcon Hhams was call
ed to the Chair. and WIN L. wilcox appointed
Secretary, when
On motor, a committee of nine was appointed
10 draft Constitution for the Society, and report
9, the next meeting, and committee Of five to
nate officers for the permanent Organization Of
the Society.
After one OF two short and appropriate addresses,
explanatory of the object Of the Society, aud the
good effects Of the total abstinence principle on the
morals Of the community generally, the meeting
adjourned again on Thursday the 10Th in
slant.
Pursuant to tho adjournment, the Society met
on Thursday evening the 10th inst. when The con-.
nit,ee appointed at the last meeting. submitted
through their Chairman. a Constitution, which, on
motion, was unanimously adopted.
The Committee appointed TO nominate officers
for the permanent organization of the Society, re-
ported the following. os suitable persons for that
purpose, viz
Jacob Hanme, President, Hiram Bower, lat
Vice President, D. II Doll, 2d, Martin Rousch.
Sd, A. S Chambers, 4th. Vim. T.. Wilcox Re-
cording Secretary, J. r. Stewart, Corresponding
Secretary.
And as NJ nsgers-Pa'ri K Cunning ham, James
Brown, Jas. Frya,', o, Doll, d. Poi.a J o. Sny-
der, Geo. w. Burrage, J. L. Swattz, A. Stewart, A.
Lamar. w. II. Reed. d. Marker, J. Hslfrr.tay
N. McMullen, NJ Miller. J. Black 6. w Hollis
L. F. Minchen, C. B. Wby, VIM. Dorsey Hagh
Mckee, Jas. II. Stephens. B. F,ya'r, VIM. iloke
and VIM. II. Hayden, where unanimously elected
for the ensuing year.
On motion, committee Of five were appointed
report the Of suitable persons, to repre-
sent this Society in the Temperance Convention TO
be held at Winchester on the 22d inst, which aE
ter having retired short time, reported The names
Of the following gentlemen, viz:
A. Stewart, d. II. DOLL p Cunningham, Mar.
tin Rousch, A. S. Chambers, WIN. Dorsey, Hiram
Bowen, J. Helferstay, d. Marker and II. Mckee,
who unanimously elected.
On motion, committee of three appointed
to suggest such regulations and bylaws, for the
better regulation OF this Society as they may deem
necessary, and report at the next regular meeting.
Reso'cea, That the friends of Temperance
throughout this county be, and they are hereby
earnestly requested, form Societies auxiliary to
this, and to send delegates TO the Convention, TO
be held at Winchester, on the 22d inst, in the pro-
portion of one for every twenty members
Resotred, That these proceedings be signed by
the Presiden, and Secretary, and published in the
& zstte and Republican.
On motion, the Society then adjourned
JACOB HAMME, Prest
WIN T.. WILCOX Sec'V.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS. When
the Court adjourned yesterday, the list Of
applicants was increased to sirfy-tmo.-
These are all voluntary Bankrupts, and
the amount Of property which the whole
Of them can bring forward must be very
inconsiderable. AS far ns we were ena.
bled to Judge, they are men utterly ruin
ed in their affairs and destitute Of proper.
ty-and the relief of the mass OF them
from the Indebtedness which hangs over
them, Sin terrorem preventing the EN-.
ployment OF their energies in new efforts
stimulated by new hopes will be not only
beneficial to them but to the commune
,y. We ardenily trust that this will be
the case-that tho process under the law
may unfetter the hands OF men who, pro-
fitting by the past, may pursue lines OF
conduct in future that will make them
valuable citizens and carry happiness and
peace to their own firesides.
Notwithstanding this release, the hon.
orable man will feel as strong as ever the
obligations to his creditors, and should
fortune smile upon him, and make him
able at future time to do so, he will pay
the uttermost farthing. Rich. Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

TuE STATE SENATE. The State Sen
ate seems in fair way to undergo total
change in its composition. Gen. Wood
house, Mr.. Fontaine, MIR. Anderson, Mr..
Tod and one or two others, whose terms
expire this Spring, have given notice Of
their intention not TO be candidates for re.
election. OF those whose terms are I'M
expired, MIR. Speaker Nash and Mr..
Faulkner have notified their constituents
of their intention to resign at the close OF
the present Session. And now, we have
Mr.. Tunstall added to the list, with init.
nations that others are TO follow.
We have refused for several days to
publish Mr.. Tunstall's pungent card, which
appears this morning-ln the hope that he
might be induced to abandon his design.
But he is self-wlled and resolved, and
therefore we submit. We could have
better spared better man-for there is
no mans loss to the public councils, which
we more deplore. He is always reliable
the very soul of loyalty and truth-de.
voted to his friends and the best interests
of the Commonwealth. His constituents
would render an acceptable sefvic to the
State and to the Wing cause, il they
would, despite his resignation, re-elect
him or give him TO understand so, and
thereby prevent his resignation.-Rich.
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
sHERIfF OF BERKELEY.

On Monday las, the County Court went into a
second nomination Of persons, for the Office Of
She4if--the Lieutenant Governor having requested
q reconsideration Of TIE nominations made At a
previous term; and Col. William Gregory, Col.
Edward Cols,on and Capt. Benjamin Comegys
were recommended to the Executive. 10 accord
aace with custom. Col. GREGORY being the oldes,
la commission, will no doubt be our next Sheriff,
and it Is hardly necessary for to say that his sp-
pcintnent will meet with the appreciation Of the
community generally.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

BALTIMORE ASD Ono RAIL RoAp.-Ihe adj
vances OF this important work toward the west
are steady. It's completion to Hancock VIII be
effected early in the coming summer ana we see
By the Cumberland papers that proposals are ~,
yited for the ,tston, during the summer, oi
$3.50 ous Of iron rail. and $50 tons OF tastenngs,
for the track between Hancock and Cumberland.
hen the Road ia open to the latter place, the
distance between Baltimore and Cumberland will
b. reduced To shout ten Twelve hours travel, and
this giest saving 10 time. money and fatigue will un
doubtediy give 10 this route tho commend OF the
travel between the East and West Bait. Am.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

THE Mon HoAx.-The writer of the
mob letter to the Baltimore Sun. has been
discovered, in the person OF needless and
unthnking apprentice boy. in our office ;
who has been duly punished for his rash
conduct. In justice to the Farmers and
Millers' Bank, we would state, that the
writer Of the letter, upon full invesliga.
ton, seems to have been actuaied by no
unfriendly or malicious feeling against
the bank but penned the article merely
from desire to play off hoax, and
shave some fun, without for moment re-
flecting upon the pernicious consequences
Of his act. -Hogerstown Torchigh.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
,ur LATE LOCO CONVENTION.

The Richmond Enquirer contains a list OF COM
mittees for olnost every county in the State APP
pointed by the Locoa Ia their Grand Sanhedrim
held nj Richmond week OF two ago. Judging
from this, opr opponents are about to make Il dos
uara,, null altogether, 10 marshal the State once
more into the ranks OF Locoioeo'sm' Lei tue
Wing, not lose sight of this movement and remem'
her rhs, they may sometimes be taught the way to
succeed. by ,heir enemies. Let the Wings decide
urnn union and harmony. Then we can say VIII
rho Loeo.. glorious victory will again await Us
the coming elections.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

RELICS OF THE STEAM SHIr PREsI-
DENT --Captain JEPsoN, of the schooner
Mokina, arrived at New York on Wednes.
day from Azores, reports that while at
Bonavista, one Of those islands, he was
told by an English gentleman from St.
Nicholas, another OF the group, that some
water casks and steamboat had been
picked up aud taken to St. Nicholas,
having on them the name Of the steam
packet Pres dent. Captain JEPsoN's in.
f,rmant had seen these interesting relics.
Within few days also brig from
Smyrna has arrived here, and reports
having passed, on the Gath Of July, while
on her voyage out, large piece Of
wreck some sixty feet long and thirty or
forty wide, apparently part of large
steamer. 1t appeared to be part Of tho
main channels, having four dead eyes,
with turned mouldings and long fiat iron
straps. Her hulk was black, with a
broad white streak. and large painted
black ports. There was bit Of hau-
ser over piece Of wood, apparently part
Of the guards.
The description is said TO agree with
that Of the President.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
DARING OUTRAGE AND ROBBERY

Mr.. Johns Nicholson, lottery and ex.
change broker, whose Office is in Bali-
more, near Howard street, was waylaid
on the evening Of the 9Th instant, about
seven o'clock, at the corner Of naca and
Baltimore streets, by some daring villains,
while on his way home, and knocked
down and robbed Of money amounting in
all to ten thousand dollars. Mr.. Nichol-
son, when found, was lying PROSTATE on
the street, entirely unconscious of what
had happened. His head and face were
much disfgured. He was promptly con.
veyed TO the Gen. Wayne Inn, where
medical aid was Obtained.
Since the above was in type, we have
been informed that Mr.. Nicholson has re-
covered his reason, so as to be able to
describe partially the villains who attack.
ed and robbed him. There were two of
them, one stou, built man, with cap,
the other appeared TO be an ordinary siz-
ed individual. He first met and passed
them on the street, when they Immediate
ly turned and overlook him, one Of them
aimed blow, with club. which mashed
his nose almost fiat with his face, and
fractured the upper jaw bone intwo places.
The blow was undoubtedly aimed for the
upper part Of the head, and had it struck
there would have most probably deprived
him Of life.
Drs. Wright and Baxley were called to
his aid soon after the n,tack, and found
him entirely insensible, and in very pre-
carious state. By The application o. me
appropriate remedies, he was gfaoas"y
restored to consciousness, and ms pnys.-
clans this morning have full hopes OF MS
recovery.-Bah. Par -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

THE Ice CRop HAS FAILED.-A great
deal has been said within the last year on
the subject Of the expectation Of ice from
Charestown to warm climates. A rail.
road having been established from the
wharves 10 Charlestown TO Fresh and Spy
ponds, great and profitable increase in
this business, to the advantage OF all per.
sons concerned, was anticipated. These
aniicipations would undoubtedly have
been fully realized, were il not for one
trifling objectionable weather has been
so mild during the present winter, that ice
has hardly formed of sufficient thickness
to be taken Tor that purpose. Only few
thousand tons have been taken from Fresh
and Spy Ponds, and nearly all the vessels
taken cargoes Of that material, which was
a, least year old! We understand that
at the present time, Fresh Pond, Spy
Pond and Mystic Pond are all open, the
ice having altogether disappeared during
the late protracted spell of warm and moist
weather. A most unusual occurrence
And it is by no means probable that these
ponds will again freeze to the thickness
Of ten or twelve inches during the present
winter, and thus, even in part, make up
this unexpected deficiency. The amount
Of ice on hand at the present time, is UNI
usually small, and we fear that the lovers
Of iced lemonade, or eau sucree, in the
tropical climates, viii be sadly disappoint-
ed in their expectations Of receiving due
supply Of this much coveted luxury. For
it cannot be longer disguised that the ice
crop has failed, Boston Mercantile Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

On next Tuesday, tho anniversary Of the birth Of
the Farm PATaaz, tbs friends Of Temperance 10
the adjoining counties, will hold Convention at
Winchester. The Berkeley County Society hsl
sppoiated delegates. In another place, The resd-
sr will iiod the proceedings, &c, Of the Society
lately formed in Msuinsburg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
Fross he Nsw Oyleans Bee. Fee. |.
LATE FROM MEXICO.
Ba-5arous Treatment Of The Tezian Ca,

1
| Barbarous Treatment Of The Terian Cap.
tires and American Prisoners.
/ We yesterday had an interview with a
gentleman, just from the city Of Mexico,
who informs that 90 of the Texan cap.
tives had reached tina, place, some days
before his departure. The were brought
lin. in a most wretched condition, having
been marched bare-foosed and almost
naked from the place of their capture.
Amongst the prisoners was the son of
Gen. Leslie Combs. The charity oil the
foreigners in The city furnished them some
necessary apparel.
So FAR from receiving humane treat.
mept from Santa Ana, as reported, they
we're chained in pairs and were compelled
10 rork in the streets as common felons.--
Our informant assures US that the resi-
dent ministers Of foreign countries, had
nterfered 10 an informal manner, to ar
rest this disgraceful and barbarous treat.
ment, without success. Young Combs
was extremely i'll his constitution had
proved too frail to endure the cruelties TO
which he had been subjected.
The accounts of the treachery resorted
TO capture the expedition are confirmed.
Mr.. Kendall had not reached Mexico he
was expected daily in company with about
200 Texans.
Mr.. Ellis, our Minister at Mexico, had
demanded young Combs as citizen of
the United States bal that iceek had
elapsed without his reciring any response
from the Government.
We have read number Of private let
tiers that speak OF the sufferings Of the
captivcs as most appalling. There has
been no clemency shown to the citizens
of the United States. The general belief
in the city was that nothing short OF force
would melorate the condition Of the pri.
soners, and that all would be treated a.
like.
B, sides, these, we have been favored
with the perusal OF official documents, de-
failing the circumstances Of the capture
of the expedition and the march of the
prisoners to Mexico, which exhibited q
refinement of treachery, hardihood Of
perfidy and an excess Of cruelty, AFRO.
gance and rapacity on the part Of the
Mexicans, scarcely equalled by the bar.
barity OF their forefathers towards the
helpless aborignes whom they subjected
to species Of torture, and slaughtered in
very anus ment.
A letter from Vera Cruz speuks Of the
writer having seen in the Mexican papers
the following names among those prison.
ers that had arrived--viz Col. Cook,
Mr.. Lubbock, Mr.. Sully, of N. 0. and
MIR. Combs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

According TO an article in the New Or.
leans Commercial Bulletin Of the 29th
nlt., military preparations are gong on IN
Texas and Mexico. looking to contest
between those two countries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

The WKArHER.-our mild and open we'ther
suddenly hauled up yesterday morning early acc
the ground 10 now covered with inow ." me
dept Of about ~ inches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

A CALCULATION. 1t is estimated thai
London pays f20, 900 per day, more for
its bread than il would have to pay, were
the Corn Laws abolished.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
Mr. Bnchanan. Ml. Calhoun

hour Of adjournment. Mr.. Bachaaan. Mr.. Calhoun
and Mr.. Woodbury. took part in the discussion.
The debate was warm and ardent. bu, inv alsed
no new principles facts. All seessed ansi Gus TO
get the information, but disagreed somewhat as TO
the manner Of obtaining t.
Tie contest in the discussion was IN part between
the Senator from Kentucky and M Bochanan,
upon the merits Of the Two Administrations in the
work of reform and It's consistency OF action.
M Clay and Mr.. W oodbury had lutte srarring
also upon the opposition Of the foes OF the adnin
stsiion 70 oil the great measures Of the Govern
rnent necessary to sustain the Government. The
Loan Bill, Tax Bill, and L,nd Bill all dis
cossed q. the Bankrupt Law and other measures
had bern before.
Mr. Buchanan and Nh Calhoun also had some
words--ihe former Sensiur heing called TO account
by the latter for some remarks he had made upon
the merits OF former question, when the Senator
from South Carolina had made speech upon the
subject of economy.
Mr.. Calhoun replied by making an,i-Tarif
speech, In which the enormties of tsxation
set forth.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
When the Journal was concluded communca-
tons were received from Messrs. NJ. A. Cooper
Chapman, end Holmes, asking TO be excused
from serving the Committee II Foreign Affairs,
for the reasons that were assigned by those
whose places they TOOK. me muse ekcused
them. almost
Mr.. Everett then moved suspe nsion Of the rules
in order to take up biz resolution, which assigns
Tomorrow, for taking up the Ap?ortionment Bill.
and each successive day ill finished until the 22d
inst. when all debate is to cease, and amendments
to be voted upon.
Mr.. +. demanded the yeas and nays his mo-
ton which ordered, and were ayes So, 1874.
PETITIONS.
The rest Of the sitting consumed in the
presentation OF petitions. There was nothing
marksbe in any of them, but il pas remarkable
that the day was spent quietly, and that no com
bustible matter wss introduced,
Mr.. Adams presented one petition which prayed
the House to abandon the consideration &C Mr..
Marshafs resolution Of censure, and con6ne them
selves the legitimate sphere cf their duties. but
the House declined receiving this rebske.
The reception of petitions was gone through
with from Maine TO Louisiana, before the House
adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

c ,rtain papers which at first, regarded Mr.,
Dut,'. commenter, upon Revolution ia DE-
ru,e," as Of too lit'o moment to affect the ques-
ton or to be published, since its authorship
hs. been traced 10 Mr. RniIin. pretend to consider
TIC fact as sustaining M. Upshur and putting
down Mr. Bolts on the question Of veraci'y! Can
did gentlemen!
TIE fact is that the quotations from g Revolu-
t,oa in D,sgu,-e," were only snrptusage To prove
tnai eoRsirnefipely, which was already proved d.
rretly and unanswefably, by evidcnee than which,
tho vide world could supply no better. This u too
plpu to be insisted upon.
M upshur may be enabled fSI any thing we
know. b, aprenls 10 Judge Tucker and other
friends 70 show that they did not regard him nS an
immediate, avowed and boosted disunIonls' But
their evidence must be negative, and cannot ms
peach that Of alternative witnesses, whose chaiac-
tiers tower above all reproach or suspicion, ana
whom all mankind cannot discredit. His friends
may ease oG Mr. UPshur, but they cannot I'M
peach Philip Harrison's testimony, or shake MI
BJtl. in his impregnable position mote the d.
vsr.ity," my Lord Coke says.
We have never known gentleman more I'M
n4es-sar,ly get himself iato a scrape than MT Up
.hus, OF suffer hmselfio be go; into one by Did
good naiured friends" Mr. Bolts in aliuding to
- opinions meant nothing derogatory, nothing
even unkind. He was but illustrating by the aliu-
zion, the enosmty OF Mr.. Adams being vindictive
II pursued for presenting petition for dissolution
lie himself a warm ffi' nd Of Union, by party
which counted In ranks, all the nullfers and dis
uniopists in the House and the Government! And
~ rnu-t be confessed that II does look little
1nefr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17
0 70 years 70 n CTS
80 do. g.
40 do. 81

The shorter period would, believe, be
preferable, as calculated to restore more
speedily the prosperity of the State, and
promote the advancement Of her institu-
lions and undertakings. 10 view Of the
advantages to be gained, it cannot be
doubted that her people would accept
cheerfuIly the proposed measure, and
that by her example she will greatly con.
butte to the general adoption OF the only
plan which can bring permanent reliefto
the Union.
| am, with high consideration,
Your most otedient servant.
c. CROZET"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

Mr.. WEBsTER.-An atr0cious calum.
ny upon Mr.. Webster, which first np.
pcared in so influential paper as the
Louisville Journal, has thence been circu-
lated through less responsible journals.
We mean not to soil our columns even
with any distant allusion TO story so foul
and false, and to advert to it now merely
that we may state, as it gives us unfeign.
ed satisfaction to do, that upon Mr.. Wick
liffe's calling the attention OF Mr.. Web.
ster to the publication in the Louisville
Journal, that gentleman at once went be-
fore a magistrate, and denied, under oath,
every part and parcel Of the alleged Of
fence, and every clerk in his Office (most
or all of whom were, in the story, said to
have become cognizant in the matter,) in
like manner made oath to the falsity OF
all that concerned them.
We have seen authentic copies of these
affidavits, Of which the originals have been
transmitted by the Post Master General
TO the Louisville Journal for publication.
We trust the editor OF that paper will
give TO public Indignation the authority
upon which he was induced TO put forth a
statement so circumstantial and so dishon.
oring to an eminent public servant.--N.
Y. American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

Prentice says that WISE and PreN
.,aaxonsahls 6r their course--for Wise
is fool, and Profit h&ewsse.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-02-17

NEW Of lAAh1 ION.
On Wednesday, MIR. Dorman from the
Committee on Finance, brought forward
in the House of Delegates, joint reso.
luton iustruciiog the Commissioners Of
the Revenue to add several new subjects
to their lists OF taxable property. The
object Of the instruction is to have these
subjects regularly listed, so ths, no diff
Guilty may arise in the event OF their be-
ing included in the list Of taxable proper.
ty, in the tax bill which is yet to be in
troduced and acted upon. The Cemmls-
sioners OF the Revenue commenced their
labors according TO the law, on the LIST Of
this month; hence the propriety Of this
instruction now.
The new list includes Watches, Metal.
lie Clocks, Pianos, and gold and silver
Pidie over the value Of 800.
We beg leave TO put in plea 70, the
Piano. We do think that ought to be
spared. Believing, MS we do, that music
has an important influence upon national
character-that il refnes the feelings !;
that it imparts genteness Of spirit that
it is an elegant and delightful accomplish.
ment that 1t is purely innocent EN-
ploymeni--that in short it "makes man
more mild and tractable 10 man we
would not obstruct its cultivation with n
feathers weight. Rather let it be en-
courage6. We believe it would be pru.
dent State policy to bestow bounties upon
the science--it would diminish the num-
Der Of rogues and murderers would
strengthen ard make more alive and sem
si,ve the kindlier feelings of our nature.
1t is now the most expensive accomplish
ment in our country, and we do not think
that one cent ought 10 be added by gov
eminent TO that expense. A subject more
fit can be selected TO take the place of the
Piano. By all means leave the "DIvINE
ART" untrammelled, to exert its happy
Influences upon society.