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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
APPORTIONM ENT.

Looking upon tais question as virtually
settled before our Legislature, we an
nounced 10 our last number the Counties
which would compose our Congressional
District--but later accounts from Rich
mond render il somewhat probable that
the Senate body, which had still to act
upon the bill, would change it so as TO
constitute Madison for Stafford. The
change, if made, will be from hope OF
making our District doubtful one in a
political Wow, Madison being very
strong Loco county.
The arrangement Of the Districts as
the bill passed tho House of Delegates,
was in oil conscience sufficiently outra.
geous of fairness, justice and right, aud
s,rikingly violatiye Of every thing like
republicanism or democracy, as it gave
10 the great Wing party Of the State, con.
slluting nearly one half ofthe voters, on
ly a single certain District--,he Loudoun
District. But the almost total dsfran-
chisement of so large minority would
seem not to have satisfied the par ercel-
lence democracy Of that body. Odious as
was the bill at first to every republican
principle, they still exhibit disposition
to make it more 90, by gerrymandering
the Loudoun District into the arms Of
Locoiocosm, and leaving the Wings not
solitary District. But in this we be.
leve they will be disappointed. fchan
ged as proposed, the Wings will still hold
majority, and be able TO carry the dis
trct by doing their duty manluly.-
Leesburg Washingionian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
EARTHQUAKE AL ST. LOUIS.

The St. Louis Republican of February Is, state.
tina, on Thursday night, between eleven and twelve
o'clock, that place was visited by another earth
quake, which, many Of those who felt it, think the
shock and duration greater than the one which &C.
CURED short time ago. The apparent agitation
or vibration, says one who was awake at the time,
was from IVES, to East, and there appeared to be
three throcs or shocks succeeding each other at
very short intervals, accompanied by rushing
noise. II was so violent as to make the shutters
and sash in the window. rattle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
THE VIRGINIA GERRYMANDER.

The Congressional Districts Bll-called the
ssrrymander Bill, which had passed III. House Of
Delegates, was, it seems. rejected by the Senate,
on Friday last, by vote Of IA IS.
We are not apprsed of the motives Of this re.
lection, whether it has arisen out of sense of the
enormous injustice of the measure and the revolt.
ing of honorable feelings agans, act of de,esta.
Bile tyranny, whether it is the result of the selfish
aim. and the conflicting pfe,ensions Of individuals
belonging to the dominant party. If the latter, the
probability that they have been whipped into the
trases-that the vote Of rejection has been recon.
sllered. and tina, the bill has been passed.
OF this bill we have said but little. When men
especially men clothed with public authUrity-man-
ifest disposition to outrage, it 10 well to leave
them to themselves, and to observe in silence. the
working of evil passion. :" Give him rope" is a
maxim, at once Of expediency and Of just indigna
ton - Blu, there are a few considerations belong
ing to the matter, which should be kept fresh in
the view of the Wing public, and indeed of all of
their political opponents who have the love Of jus
tics in their hearts.
The party calling itself Democratic ha, large
majority in the present General Assembly of Vir.
ginia-about two-thirds, nearly so, of each
house. This bill was framed, in what is called a
sanens of the party, with the purpose. distinctly
enough confessed and avowed. 80 to arrange the
districts, as exclude from Congress. epery Wing
that could BY posrbility, be excluded. In point
OF feet, it is understood that this purpose is at
tanned in every district except one-that Of Lou
doun-a,tainsd by what's call gerryvoandsrins,
Geo called from similar proceeding of Demo-
cratic Legislature of Massachusetts in former days.
led on by that distinguished Democrat, Elbridge
Gsrry,) that is by dsregarding all the cons;dera
tions of compactness and community Of feeling
arising out of similarity of pursuits social inter-
course and the relations of trade.
In lS4O, the Wing vote of Virginia was ~ sol
that Of the other party being 1898. As par
ties, their strength has undoubtedly not been ma
terislly changed. Even in the present General A.
se,nbly elected under the we'll understood dscour
agemen,s that kept thousands of Wings from the
polls, they constitute one.ihird of each House.
Hero then is a practical illustration of what De-
mocracy is whatsver else it may be, tits undoubt.
edly opposed to eqxai right, and TO the full and
fair expression and representation of opinion in
the public councils, and what is this but the des-
potism against which our forefsthers Fought
Well be it so. We trust ,hutthe vrtus the intel
lirence and the patriotism Of the country will know
how to deal with it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

The Hon. Aaron handicapped. a Representative
in the next Congress from the State Of New York,
has been appointed Judge Of the Superior Court
Of that State. Mr.. Vanderpoel had retired from
public life, ii was thought, when he refused two
years ago, TO become candidate for reelection to
Congress. He was regarded as one Of the leaders
Of the Van Buren, forces in Congress. and was fa-
military known as the 6rill-sergeant OF the House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

The Washington correspondent of the
u. S. Gazette says Mr.. Nathan Dunn,
Of Philadelphia, nov, believe, in Lon
don, is spoken of as Minister to China. -
A more efficient, or better qualified man
probably, could not be found in this coun-
try. His long residence at Canton, and
thorough knowledge of the character Of
the Chinese, as well as of their trade,
emnently fit him for the important task Of
negotiating a commercial treaty between
the Two nations.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
CONGREAS.

The twenty seventh Congress viii come TO ter
uoination by adjournment on Stature. " next
The Senate on Saturday last. bya vote OF 80 &c
10, passed the House bill repeating tue Bssk-
rupt Law. The bill does not OBJECT any spplica-
lions which may have been made prior 10 is pas
sage. Il is not known whether the President will
sign the repeal bill or not. The Senate haVs also
passed the bill refuuding the fine imposed upon
Gen Jackson by Judge Hall, for his slleged con-
'empt Of eOsrt in 1915. The Senate were engaged
last week. ia an important discussion OF the right
Of Search as defined in the Ashburtor Treaty.
fhs Pies'dsnt and ths Blilish Goyerpment sle at
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
THE GAZETTE.
M lARpgM sBwR9s VA
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, is43.
vnIIlME rnRTY.RouR.


This number commences the 44th volume Of the
syaseae and the eleventh year since il pasted isto
our hands. We present our gratefuI|csnowledg-
nent to those Of our Subscribers ~ho have come
forward within the past year and PAID Us Tor their
papers, and we shall use our utmos, effort to rem
der our shee, acceptable 10 them in future az
freside companion. as tiusl il has been her TO-
fore. Todeservc she friendsbipand supper Of our
patrons shall be constant aim withrs, w0ile ~e
continue caterer for the varied rasies oil the pub
ic and il we fulfill our duty by ,aborng sssduous-
" FOR the instruction and of our friends,
in compiling for them the intelligence of the times,
we are assured they viii experience as much pleas
urs in di,charging their duty TO US by quldaling
their dues, as j. will be favor to receive them
To our delinquent subscribers we would say that
ns il is our intention to "open new set oil books
with the new volume, wish them to come for
ward and serile their bills. We find il indispensa-
bly, necessary to revolutonize method Of trans
acting our business and must insist in fururc that
our accounts be settled at short intervals. We must
have more cash and less credit. This plan are
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particularly during the last four FIVE years. will
convince him Of the injury and loss he sus'ains by
permitting debts TO lie over for years, because they
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excellent one, that "short settlements make long
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enable US to go on with our labors.
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zstte will no longer vsi, them, and attribute the
fact to their gross negligence o. their duty and
our rights.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
wIT7G STATE CONVENTION.

The reader will find the proceedings Of the Wing
State Convention in aDsther place, The 6nestsPir-
il pervsdeJ the sssembiass, and its proceedings
were marked witt harmony and unanimity COM
mensara,e 9Th tie great principles for the fur
nee and success Of which it had convened -
After the adoption Of address, to the people, the
Convention adjourned on Thursday night.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
MR.. CLAY

This distinguished statesman was to leave New
Orleans on the 10th ul;. On the night of the 18th
ult., ball was given farewell compliment to
Of the most numerousy attended and brilliant
(etes ever celebrated in that city. maguifcen.
supper was served at midnight. Before the com-
pany rose from tie tables the presiding officer pro-
posed--he health Of car distinguished guest. Mr..
CLAr. The sentiment drunk with acclama-
~.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
ANOTHER SoLDIER OF THE Revolt

ANOTHER SOLDIER OF THE REvoLU-
TON GONE. The Staunton Spectator Of
the 10Th inst. says" We are grieved to
learn the death Of our venerable and VEN
Grated fellow. citizen, Gen. Robert Porter.
field, one Of the few remaining soldiers OF
the Revolution, and the Oldest officer Of
his rank, perhaps, left in Virginia. He
died at his residence in this county, on
Monday evening last, in the 9lss year Of
his age. He entered the war Of the Rev.
olution, we believe, as an Ensign, and
came out OF It with he rank Of Captain
serving part Of the time in the South,
where he was taken prisoner, and after
wards in tho North, under the immediate
command Of General Washington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
yoR THE eszETrs.]
The Anafesrsaryof Washington's Birth

The Anaieyrsaryof Washington's Birth
day,
was csirbra,ed o, the Washington Total Abstinence
Society Of Berkeley county, which assembled 70
the Methods. Episcopal Church, with large
nuc.oer Of citizens. at o'clock to hear JAMES =
STEWART ESQ who sustained himself through
out his address, with Ienai kable felicity, dwelling
especially on the importance Of members OF Tenn
pcranee Societies living firm, fred and shanoraofe
in their good work. and to let no obstacle damp the
ardor Of sheir zeal in so glorious cause.
In the evening the house was again filed, TO
hear tina Rev. S s. RoszrLL, Of Shspherdstown,
deliver Sermon on Temperance, who. with a
strength Of language unsurpassed. depicted in
glowing coIors, the misery. the degradation and
the wrstchedness entailed on the human race, by the
dstilation, the mandatory, the sale and the use
Of Intoxicating lrquois, as a beverage.
Cannot let the present opportunity pass without
observing the fitness Of this celebration. 1t is on
this day we are reminded Of him--who was FIRST
in war; first in peace; and first in the hearts Of
hs countrymen Washngton's greatness was not
that Of the orators, the historians the critics;
but it was moral yreatness--it was the harmony
of all bis passions, in other words, he governed
himself and consequently he was prepared to lead in
that mighty revolution which has given immorlaii-
~ to his name and TO his com-patriots. Hence
bis birthday should be consecraed. set apart and
dedicated to celebrate the triumPhs OF the great
Temperance revolution now taking place through
out our land and nation.
Among the many efforts made in the turtherance
Of the Temperance cause, no day has been more
proudly marked in old Berkeley than the I'D Feb
ruary, Is43. After vo ting thanksso The gentlemen
for theft efforts in behalf Of Total Abstinence, the
Society adjourned TO meet again on Sd March.
COLD WATER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

MT. OOnTaQ, IRON the committee OF 4,
made the following report, which was a.
greed to-:
The Committee appointed TO report the
number and style Of officers for the Con.
vention, and TO recommend suitable per-
sons,
REPORT:
The Officers shall be President, six
Vice Presidents, two Secretaries, and the
usual attendants to preserve order.
The Committee unanimously recon-
mended
For President. Benja w. Leigh,
delegate from Richmond City, Rock
bridge, Powhatan, Mecklenburg, Eliza
beth City and Piltsylvania.
For Vice Presidents : Chapman john
son, delegate from Harrison, Ohio. and
Augusta Wyndham Robertson, delegate
from Wy,he and Harrison Chas. jas.
Faulkner, delegate from Berkeley; John
II. Peyton, delegate from Augusta; Ro-
bert w. Carter, delegate from Lancaster
and Hampshire James R. Hubbard, del.
ega,e from Norfolk Borough.
For Secretaries Richard Fl. Toler,
from Campbell, and Alex. Moseley, from
Richmond Guy.
The Sergeant-at-arms, Door.keepers,
and pages OF the House of Delegates be re-.
ques,ed to oct as officers Of this Conven-
ton.
That the rules Of the House Of Dele
gates, so far as applicable, be adopted.
Mr.. Leigh, on taking the chair, adj
dressed the Convention for half an hour.
Mr.. Lyons, in submitting the following
resolution, desired the Chair TO depart
from the custom of appointing the mover
Of resolution, the Chairman of Com
mittee. He did so because there were
others more able to discharge the duties (;
and he asked to suggest to the Chair for
that position, the distinguished Senator
from Frederick
ReSoFred, That Committee be APP
pointed to prepare an Address to the Peo-
Pile Of Virginia, and to suggest business
Tor the consideration Of this Convention.
In pursuance Of this resolution, the
Chair appointed the following Committee:
Messrs. Robert Y. Conrad, jas. Lyons,
Richard H. Toler, Jas. F. Strother, Geo.
w. Lewis, Jno. S. GalIaher, Chas. Cooke,
Raleigh Il. Daniel, John r. Cooke, Rob
ert u. Scott, JohE H. Peasants, Geo. t.
VERIFY, Clayton G. Coleman, Augustine
J. Smith, Norborne Z. Sutton, Jno. Keen,
Jeremiah Morton, Henry P. Irving, John
w. Syme, Richmond T. Lacy, DR.. Rich
ard Urquhart, Edmund Pendleton, Dan
lei Mari, Thomas H. Wilcox, Reuben B.
Patterson, Robert Z. Stanard, Wynd-
ham Robertson, Chapman Johnson--to
which, on motion, the President was add
ed.
The Committee asked and obtained
leave to sit during the sessions Of the Con.
yeDton.
Messrs. Chapman Johnson, Wyndham
Robertson. Jas. R. Hubbard, Chas. Jas.
Faulkner, Jno. II. Peyton, Rob't E. Tay.
lor, JAS. H. Langhorne, and DR.. Clarke,
Of Essex, being severally called upon, ad-
dressed the Convention.
The Convention adjourned till four o.
clock tomorrow evening.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
FROM TEXAS.

A n.
The steamship New York, .. view MI
leans, brings Galveston Papeis y M p',ua,l
instant. The New Orleans bn''epl
saws ,ha, .ths papers breathe only way
apains. Mexico, and some Of them taS
Confidently or a new expedition TO inyaoI
thai country. Tho Government, bow
ever, seems only to contemplate deies'
siye measures. The following Ps&,
agraph from the Terian, which is saaaSi
gan Of the President, may be regaraso s
semi. official"
"WAR.-Le tiers have been recens (
re ceived in this town from sources % NJ
most authentic character, giving Inc "
formation that an invasion oil leAas
Mexico will take place early IN ID Y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Cut nails from the American iron, so
maleable that they will clinch like
wrought nails, are now produced at Inc
unprecedentedly low price Of four cents
the pound. And this is one Of the impor.
tant consequences, as we understand i, o.
protection, which has thus brought TINS
manufacture to such perfection. --Fredo-
man
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Hon. Q. H. SM1TH.-This gentleman
recently wrote to the editor of the Ind.
ana Journal, on the subject of his defeat
as a candidate for reelection to the U. 5,
Senate. He says:-
al trust my friends will draw the dis
tnction which have done, through life,
between deserving success and attaining
it,"
II all the Wings in the country had
not good reason 10 draw such distinction,
they would be comiortless brotherhood
one in about every two years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

LUTHERAN CHURcH.--The Rev. Mr..
Sprechei, of Martinsburg, Virginia, has
received and accepted call from the Lu.
iheran congregation in this place, former
Nv supplied by the Rev. Mr.. Huffman,
who has accepted call from the Luthe-
ran congregation at Carlisle. Chambers
burg WAC. 4.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Mr.. Irving, OF NIB 81, and Mr.. Lyons.
But one sentiment animated the whoIe--a
settled conviction that the Wing party is
as powerful as ever, and firm determi-
nation 10 make its power felt.
The Convention adjourned 10 the finest
spirit--under the influence Of the charm
ing eloquence Of Watkins Leigh-which
touched and animated every bosom
Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

There is political circular current in
Washington that has excited good de-
gree Of conversation. 1t processes to be
written by Democrat, and is addressed
TO that party under The title Of "a Warn
ing to the Democracy" II is written IN
the style of Col. Benton though probably
not by him. 1t charges combination
between Calhoun and Webster, and de-
nounces the former as having departed
from democratic usage in refusing TO 60
into Convention. The circular is very
short, but the writer promises voluminous
developments hereafter. -Pria. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

The National In,elligencer states that
the Hon. Henry S. Lane Representative
in Congress from Indiana, declines being
a candidate for reelection. So also does
the Hon. Joseph l.. White, from the same
State, and the Hon. William l.. Washing.
ton, OF North Carolina.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

CoTroE CRoP.-The cotton crop of the past
year, is estimated, from apparently satisfactory
data a, from 900 900 to 1850 900 bales ia great
increase, but it is conjectured that the consump-
ton has kept pace with the production.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

o. The Court Of Appeals Of Virginia decided
on the Goth instant, that aliens may be lawfully
enlisted in the Army of the United States. The
decision of the Judges stated to have been unan-
imous.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

variance in regard this question, the interPre'a-
ton Of the Treaty here being that the claim i0'
the right Of search was abandoned BY the bf''sn'
while IN Enxlsnd ii is held that the right vas mol
abandoned b. Great Brilsan. Ihs sha'f P'o''''s'
70 t,a n kaostx t,.ie.tion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Mr.. Van i7uren has left Undertook for
Albany. The presumed object of his
visit to the capitai now is to persuade the
Legislature to bring him out for the
Presidency. ..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Wakefield, the farm on which General WASH
ISeros was born, situated in Westmoreand coun-
", in this State, is offered for sale.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

Or The wagon price of Flour in Alexandria, on
Friday last, was from s3,37i to s., 50. The re-
ceipis were light, and the market firm.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02

The Episcopal churches and chapels OF
Boston are dressed in deep mourning for
the lsmenied Bishop Griswold.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-02
EVENING SESSION.

The Convention met at o'clock.
Mr.. Conrad, from the Committee Of 7,
made the following report, which was a.
greed to:
The Committee appointed TO report the
number and style Of officers for the Con.
vention, and TO recommend suitable per-
sons,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-10
TRTrSTEE,S SALE

pY virtue of a deed of trust executed by
ID William Lambdiu. Oh ristopher s Lambdin,
and William NIX Lambdin TO me, dated Nav a.
1886, and now of record IN the clerks Of
flee of Ohio county. / shall, on Tuos-
day, the cath day Of January 1919, IT the
front door Of the court house Of Ohio county, at
? O'clock p VI. proceed to sell TO the highest and
best bidde- for ready IN oney; Lot No 40 [fouyl
and all Of lot NO forty onel except so much
thereof AZ the said William Lambdlh conveyed
TO r b SweaIingen, by deed dated 22d ct April
1897, and now of record IT. the clerks office of
Ohio county. That part Of said lot Al, so con-
veyed TO said SweRTlngCn being, rs ~ believed
the North psrt thereof containing a front Ofthir-
~ nine feet width and the same breadth back TO
the alley.
Selling as trustee will convey such title as
is vested in me by said deed Of trust.
dec 24-dts JOHN LIST Trustee.
The sale Of the above property 10 postponed. by
request. until Monday the 9Th day of February
lS43, at The time and place above named. There
nre erected on said lot three large brick dwelling
houses. and other improvements. IN Vood condition.
Jan IS, lS43' }. LIST. Trustee.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-10

LNIRE: &NARINE INSURANCE.

LNlRE &AiARINE iNSURANCE-Thore -
two situations oaly Ia which individuals en-
be placed, where they can adequately appreciai.
TIE value ~ insurance. These are, while stand
thg upon tho runs Of their own property, eiihei
recsiving frsm IN insurance Office the full n.
aiotut which they have lost, or standing on the
+a'ne spot surrounded perhaps by a Dc ISOLATE tam
~; lamennnE hat stupidity and folly which hRr
td,sed 10 provide DR. such a contingency.
,S ATKINSON, Agent Of the PkOrEC ZION
INSURANCE. co OF HAtTFOnD, conn
wiil take nsks nn d~welLng houses, ware houses
torres mills, factories. &c, together with thcI'
contents, such as furniture, merchandise, mn
ehinsrv. and Ovsryoth-r description of Iinsurable.
property ALSO, ON steam, Keel and HAT boats
a,id tb'rr earg zee TO and from any port on thu
Western Waters.
once on Main street, nearly opposite the U :
Ho'el. tnn 4. 1870