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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The late snow storm covered portions
of Western New York with masses oil
saow greater than. had kcen known FOR q
long time pss,. AT Rochester the rail
road travel was suspended for eight days.
The drifls some places were Is OF 90 feet
high. It was impossible to remove the
snow in such cases, except by loading il
into freight cars, AMI conveying 10 some
favorable point, where 1t could b, dis.
charged. II the snow lad had sntiicien,
cohesion, srme Of the drifts could have
been tnnneHed. ard the cars, engine and
all have passed through, beneath the sur.
face. Between Rochester and Auburn the
average depth Of snow was 5 or g feet.
Such body Of snow was scarcely ever
known before, in that section Of country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The JOHN ADAMS MUTINY.-The re-
porn in the New York papers Of a mutiny
on board the U. S. ship John Adams, is
contradicted by paragraph we copy this
evening from the National InieIligencer.
We are glad 10 be able to corrobor.to the
contradiction BY positive Information.
The latest news from the John Adams is
brought by the bark Margaret ,lngg, az
Norfolk. The Supercargo Of this vessel
has arrived in this city, and we learn from
the the Exchange reading room, TINT he
states there is no truth wha,ever in the re-
port Of mutiny. --Bdh. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06
ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE


WEDNESDAY MORNING, March 30.
The House yesterday concurred IN the
amendments BY the Senate TO the bill
prescribing the mode of ascertaning the
taxable property Of the Commonwealth.
On motion OF Mr.. Galaher,
Resolsed, That this House, with the
consent Of the Senate, will adjourn this
day. sine die.
The House then took recf IS until ,
o'clock, to await the action Of the Sen.
ate.
The Senate adopted a resolution to nd.
journ 10 the first Monday in December
next.
The House met at Q O'Clock, and after
receiving a message from the Senate, and
acting on suDdry amendments to bills re-
turned from lhai body, adjourned till 5
O'Clock, at which hour the members re-
assembled, and the Speaker having sign
cd the remaining enrolled bills, and MESA
ges having been interchanged with the
Senate,
Mr.. Crutchfeld, he said for tho last
time, (Which all were very sorry 20 hear)
moved that the House adjourn sine die,
which motion was agreed to, and the
Speaker having delivered an appropriate
and feeling valedctory, pronounced the
House adjourned sine die.
Similar proceedings were had ir the
Senate, and in little while each Hall
was empted. As the members left the
Capitol, there was warm shaking of
hands and cordial interchange of good
wishes, tina, bctokened the inculcation OF
the kndes, and best feelings by their in
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06
"TmE WORK GOES BRAvELy On -

"TmE Work GOES BRAvELy On ~
The following paragraphs are copied from
the Albany Evening Journal Of Friday:
Speaker Davis has just been appointed
postmaster at Troy. Senator John c.
Wright has received ths office Of postmas,
ter at Esperance, Schoharie county
And Mr.. Hoes, bro,her.n.law to ex.
President Van Burcn, is said to have been
appointed postmaster at kinderhook.
This is Loco Focoism in the rough
Gen. Davis, MIR. Wright and Mr.. Hoes
wear the Van Buren, collar. Captain Ty-
Ter has been made to think they will sup
port him for reelection Alas alas |!
tho remainder Of his life will be spent in
bewaiing the ingrattude and .treachery
Of all who receive appointments from him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

Ur A GUM THE Charlottesville Advo.
cate OF Saturday, republishes ono of Mir.
Gilmei's Wing speeches, delivered in
1885, in its class hardly less curious than
Mr.. Wiss's at Louisa. The speech, like
Wise's is violent and even incorporate
denuncia,ion OF all Mr.. Glmer's present
opinions, sympathies and associations.
He was in those days every inch q
Wing Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

Al the Ward Elections which took
place in Philadelphia on Friday last, the
WHIGs carried every ward in the city
but one, including even "North Mulber-
ry," which was called by our political
opponents the Banner Ward" The In
quirer remarks that 'fhe friends Of the
good cause were never more united in
Philadelphia--were never more devoted
to the triumph of Henry Clay and Wing
principles thar at the presen, period. -
Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

ESCAPE OF THE TExIsN PRISONERS
CoNriRMED.--By the arrival at New Or
leans OF The schooner Brazos, from Tam
pico, the report of the escape Of the Tex
ians captured al Mier is fully confirmed.
They rose upon their guards, succeeded
in taking their arms, killed great pro.
portion of,hem, and made hasiy retreat
towards Texes. II is stated that four or
FIVE Thousand Mexicans had been des-
patched in pursuit Of the TEXANS. At
the latest accounts they had not ovefin-
ken them. The Mexicans were ordered.
in case they should recapturc The priso-
ners. 10 put every man TO death.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

TRAVELLING FACILITIES The Phila-'
drlphia Inquirer of Friday says
The facilities for travellers are certain
ly very great at the present time in this
country. We saw gentleman ycster.
day who had jnst arrived from Pans,'
Tennessee, IN ten days, and at an cx-
pense of about $50. The accommoda-.
lions ihroughou, tho whole ronie, he says
are excellent. He breaklasted one morn
ing at Wteeling,, and supprd the next
nigh; at Baltimore, having travelled in the
q distance of more than 800
miles.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

GEOGRAPHICALLY Liverpool Albion
Says j" We understand, from well. in
formed porcons, that farge emigration Of
tire working classes will take place this
year, to the Unit q States. Already The
passrnger-brokers are inundated with let
,ers OF inquiry from pafrirs wishing to EN-.
igratc. Among the pnf.ies preparing 10
quit the country, are many spinners. a
party, consisting of one hundred, afe a
bout TO emigrate togs ther from Scotland.
A considerable portion of this years rrni,
grants will proceed to New Orleans. The
emigration 20 the Australian Colonies does
not promise to be extensive this year
The stream Of emigration vii! run, rs US
unl. tow ards the Un.ed States and Cana
d."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

MORE TYLERIsM. Daniel II. Harris,
the Postmaster at Franklord, Ky. has
been removed, and Gen. VI. Hardin ap.
pointed in his place. There was no COM
plant against Mr.. Harris, Tor the manner
in which he discharged the duties of his
Office. He bore the universal reputation
of being "honest, capable and faithful. !"
he was only too honest and too faithful
for the present administra,lon.-Lering-
ton Intel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The appearance Of the Comet is said to
have caused great alarm among the Popu-
lation OF Yucatnn, especially the Indian
portion OF il. A full view OF il was had
every night in the Gull. and the nucleus
was seen very distinctly.
DR.. Lardner, who was lecturing at N.
Orleans last week, declared thet this phe.
nomenon was, beyond oil doubt. Comet.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

We learn that our fellow citizen, Mr..
l.. S. Finley, son Of the Postmaster Of
Baltimore, has obtained from the Secreta-
ry Of War, the post of survey under thu
commission to run line having connec-
ton with the Northern boundary OF ills.
souri, and the Southern boundary of "tbe
neutral ground" The line we under.
stand, will be about six hundred miles in
length. The Secretary Ct War could
no: have selected more competent per.
son for the arduous task --Srn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The Globe rather iniimates in belief
that the Gomez has had very disturbing
influence upon the politics of the coun-
try. The Clone is grea. believer in
signs, wonders, and omens. We all re.
collect lis terrors at sundry misadventures
about the time of Gen. Harrison's cleo.
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

AERIvaL or Carr. SPENCER. The
New York Herald snys Captain Spen.
Ger the brother Of the Hon. John &. Spen.
Ger, and uncle 10 the late Midshpman
Spencer has arrived in town from the A.
merican squadron in the NJ diterranenn.
1t is said that he has resigned his commits.
sion in The navy, Tor what purpose We
shall soon know. Many rumors were in
circulation !as night, but nothing ,igible.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

RAIL RoAD SUR. In the settlement
of the case Of Lnmon g. Megany rs. Bal.
,imore and Ohio Rail Road Company,
made yesterday and noticed in The second
edition Of the Patriot, the Plaintiffs recov-
cred tho balance which the defend ants had
always admitted to be due, payable IN 60
and 100 days, less discount, agreed W.
on by ceunsrl, on such part as would have
been las was alegtd) payable in railroad
orders when the work was completed. -
The claim was for between iour aud five
thousand dollars more than the company
admitted to BE- due, payable in coin.
Counsel for the rail road company, T..
johnson and j. II. b. Latrobe, Esq's |;
for the plaintiffs, VIM. Schley and Geo.
VI. Gill, Esq's.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The Spectator, having squinted slight
ly towards Iyierism, the Globe protests
that so far as the Spectator gives any
coun,euance towards Mr.. Tyler's pre-
tensions to the support of the "Democra-
Cyl" il does not represent the wishes or
sentiments Of Mr.. Calhoun.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The Medical Society of Virginia offers
a Gold Medal for the best Essay on ''the
value of Opium in the treatment of fe-
brile Diseases" II is required that the
Essays be sert in by the LIST. October,
1914, and DO addressed (pos, paid) to the
Corresponding Secretary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

THE CoNcoRp. The barque Murga.
ret Hugg, from RIO dc Janeiro, whence
she sailed on the 18th February, arrived
in Hampton Roads on Tuesday Inst, hav.
ing on board one hundred and eighty-iwo
tofficers and men) ithe crew ofihe lato
&. s. sloop Of. war Concord, they having
arrived at Rio on the 4,h Feb. portion
in the u. s. ship John Adams, and the
reminder in Portuguese brig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The WoRp TARIFF. - II is ssnfed that
the word "7arif' is derived firm tho
town of Tariff, ON the Spanish coast. in
the straits Of Gibraltar, and tho most
southern town in Europe. Tarifa was
tho last stronghold which the Moors dis
puted with the Christians, and is still with
10 three leagues ofthe empire Of Moroc.
co. When the Moors held possession Of
the pillars Of Hercules, it wes here that
they levied contributions FOR the vessels
entering the whence tho
generic name. FB
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

EDITORIAL lNDEPENDENcE.- What
constitutes the independence Of News
pnperl If it consists in publishing, with
out control, our own thoughts and senti-
meats. we are unjustly charged by cor
respondent with wanting that virtue. II,
by independence, however, is meant the
exercise Of the power we have over tho
press to abuse individuals, 10 express in
an arrogant manner our particular notions.
and to censure in gross terms oil who
chance TO differ from US, then we rejoice
that his press is not rrDErnNDENr.--
Raleigh Register.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

REVIVAL. Over 1000 persons have
wi,hin a few weeks past, brcome prefes-
sors of religion in Albany. New York
The churches open every night, and ass
crowded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

We beg leave distinctly 10 shy that the
President, so Ear from desiring third
party, expects IN six months thai his Ad-
min,stration viii be sustained by three
four,bs Of the Democ party in tho
country - Mndisonidr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

WING CONVENTION AT WINCHESTER.
The proceedings of the Wing Convention which
met at Winchester on Thursday last, will be found
in our PAPER to dey. Our fellow citizen CHasIEs
J. FAuLxsER, Esq. received the nomination.
The Locofoco Convention which met st the same
place on Friday. nominated VIM. LrcAs. ESQ., Of
Jefferson. ~ their candidate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

On carriages "a. stage eosches 20, earryails,
&C. eis and on each two wheeled riding carriage
5ocents.
On tavern licenses, the old rates; on merchants
licenses from $50 10 $780, according TO sales, and
SIS additional for retailing ardent spidssi
On aucsionecrs from e75 to $500. according 70
sales;
On lottery dealer. slOooi on brokers $500 ped
lars 800;
On gold watches o. !; patent lever or iep'ne sii-
yer so cents; silver or mstslc watches, rs cents;
On pianos from 81 to go; on silver plate over
6f,y dollars ard under one hundred, one per cent.
on the value; Of 500, two per cent;
On aIl dividends OF stock (banks and other join,
stock eonpsnies) "a per that i. Is cents on
every &c; on the interest Of money loaned "a per
cent; on state bonds "a per cent. the interest;
Ga all fees derived from any Office, calling OF pro-
Ee.sion, over s40o, one per cent on tho amour, Of
such excess. Also similar tar on one per cent.
on all incomes In money when su.h incomes shall
exceed 500
Physicians. and Lawyers are exempt from tax
their income ny paying $40.
Editor. Of newspapers be taxed twice the
amount Of wears subscription.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06
4. rIpBALL, Secretary.
Mr.. CON2AD'S LETTER.
WixcHEsrER. March, 30, 1343

wiscHEsrEn. March. 80, la43
To McsHs Stephenson. Ciauson,
aud others. Delegates &c.
Gentiemen Tho Wings of Jefferson who dele.
gated You TO the Convention which meets here to-
day. recommended me for nomination to the dis
trict as the Wing Candidate f,r Congress- proof
Of their kind regard and approval for which feel
truly proud and grat6ed. This nomination nn-
thorizes me to address you on the subject.
To procure and increase the union and strength
Of the Wing party in district will DO the aim Of
the Convention and it will. therefore. wish 10 ac,
with unaninity, and select a Candidate. able and
willing to put foith in the canvass all the person
al efforts which are customary, and now, especial
~ demanded ty the great questions of public poll
cy involved in III. contest. Sincerely believing
that the Wing cause is ide nti6ed with the Il ue in
teresis of the country, and the true principles of
Republican government, there 10 no personal sac
riice would not choerfuly make 10 promote il,
success, and under the full influence Of this feel
ing express TO you respectfully, but decidedly,
the wish that nay not be b. put in nomination
Some of my reasons already intimated. OH
er gentlemen, personal and political friends, have
been named for the Office, and by reducing the
Der shall promote unanimity. The district -
large and tho time short before The election,
whilst the spring terms of our Circuit Courts have
begun and " i'll occupy the whole of tina, time. My
proi,, .ional engagements, with which have no
rish, to disneu.e, wou'a entirely prevent even a
s.i, to each county in tho district. lou ate aware
too, that year remains Of my te.'n IN lac 'e''
ate OF Virginia and a new contest for thar ear
would be the consequence my success for Coz
sress. Vhilst I would abandon it tomorrow if
believed that majority of my constituents dis
approved my principles. yet it is not prudent, in
my o?inion 10 multiply contests, b. fo.e the Ieo-
pie have had time examine and understand the
principles and policy Of the respective parties.
May hore, gentlemen, that you will sanction
my course this occasion. and make it sceep,a-
bio To my friends in Jefferson. With sincere TO-
'Peet yours, &c. -.-..--
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

There was foil OF Ten inches Of snoto
at Memphis, Tenn. on the 10th ut.--
Such thing was never heard efin that
region.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

A PAINFUL OCCURRENCES. - The Nor.
folk Herald contains the particulars OF
laneniable tragedy which occurred at
that place on Wednesday last, and which
resulted in the death Of Melzar Gardner,
Editor OF III. Portsmouth 'Chrouicie and
Old Dominion," "a Democratic Journal,
OF which he had become The conductor
some six months ago, in rencontre
with Mordecai Cooke, Jr., Of Norfolk
The parties having met at the ferry wharf,
they were in conversation only few
seconds, when Mr.. G.. was seen TO raise
walking cane which he carried. but be-
fore any hostile demonstration could he
made with it, Mr.. Gardner stepped back
and drew revolving pistol from his coat
pocket, upon which Mr.. Cooke dropped
his cane and seized the pistol. when vi
olent struggle ensued-Cooke striving to
wrench the pistol from Gardnei's hand,
and Gardner trying 10 disongage Il from
the grasp Of Cooke. This strife rontinu.
ed only Tor two or three seconds, when the
pistol went off aud Gardner lell--the
charge in the pistol having passed through
his body He was Immediately taken in.
to a neighhoring store for surgical atten.
ton, but the ball had struck the heart,
and 10 less than fifteen minutes life was
extinct. Mr.. O. was a native Of Massa.
chusetts, and has left wife and two chill
dren. The Herald states that this unlor.
iuna,e affair grew out of an attack in the
columns OF the Chronicle on the feelings.
of Mr.. Cnoke, in retaliation for some re-
Elections which he was reported TO have
INDUCED in at the editors expense while
addressing Democratic meeting in
Portsmouth about week ago. II was n
family quarrel, politically speaking; but
its fatal termination is sincerely 10 be de-
pl, red.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06
ELECTIONS.

Since our last publication. town has witness
ed TWO elections, viz: for Overseers Of the Poor,
and Trustees Of the Town. which have given riss
70 more active excitement Than any similar elec
lion, within our memory. 1t has commonly been
difficult matter to arouse any feeling of interest
in connection with these elections, Notwithstanding
their great Importance within the sphere of their
action, We hail il OMEN Of Improvement.
that the people sccned determined 10 know more
about snd mole FOR their parish and corpora
ton concerns than hitherto. The results Of the
elections are given below.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The HARMONY OF THE PATTY. Tho
Albany Argus regards the language Of
the Charleston Mercury. MI. Cslhoun's
organ, on tho subject Of a National Con-
ven,icn. indefensble. The particular dec
isrs,on 10 which the Argus objects, is
one made-in the Mercury that "shere can
be no Convention held in November
which will bind the party" The Argus
reads the Calhoun men a lecture about
s'insinua,ions OF uniairness and manage
meni, and charges OF clique domination"
aud says ifthese ''precedc the Convention.
!, will be scarcely possible thing to IN.
sure Harmonious or cordial support Of
the Democratic nominee" II is plain TO
see that Mr.. Calhoun stands no chance
in Convention, and TINT aIifr the thing
is settled he and his frieEds will be coax
ed into support Of Mr.. Van Buren,.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

Mr.. WAcGAMAH.-The New Orleans
Tropic OF the Goth uIt. says This
gentleman has been in a critical state Tor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The Boston Bulletin publishes in ac-
count Of a magnificent wedding which
took place in that city on Wednesday
evening. The bride wore jewels worm
$4,000, lace veil worth 200, ana me
whole expense OF the ofair was Io'oov.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

several days, 10 consequence Of wounds
received in the, laie duel. Amputatioa
was finally determined upon by his ply
sicians, and his right leg was taken from
his body. just above the knee. yesterday.
The operaIion-was performed by DIR. c..
"A. Luzenburg, in most skilful and
scientific manner. Mr.. Wapgaman IL
yet in very precarious state, although
strong hopes OF ais ultimate recovery are
entertained"
The Picayune ofthe 22d uIt. says:
We learn with regret that late last
evening Judge Waggaman was muck
worse, and that serious fears were enter.
tanned that he could not long survive.
Judre Waggamun s since dead
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

The three first elected. We have not heard
from the other Districts except tina, Gsorge Chris
man. William Cunning hmm. Jr, md Col. Jacob
Myers, are elected in the Falling Water, district
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-06

In. ss,en h..-hc.. arc elected TO serve for two
years, ending on tho fiat Monday in April. 1915
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-20
HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
ID A1NO1N@

neneag mat he SAL continues carry the above men.
~, IN au ts various branches. shop ~auare above
e rp"I on w. street shoekoe Him. has arr
80 Nne eopsNanish putty, &C. which he sell OF work
NJ & s. SaSonaS'e terms lie would inform especially those
o may want signs any other p, ,hat he
connected with him Mr. Richard smith, who is We'll Known a
ankn all orders both small and execute the same
WIN n n,sncss and with Dispatch lie inform his country
ne wonhibe happy distance TO accom-
em with ms services lie still To scni at sho motto.
~ any psr' OF the city To rlass Nv M,
always OF the best thc aFrl and ash
yard. - N "".s ~ ..nu-
-, w"uh inform those wishing parloT and other
IN mat beautiful style called polishing that hay
thorough know ledge am prrparcd to un
ue same IN manner equaued by any
80, ne, IN The city My terms shall bc the ptrscn,
-- ~. 70 EH