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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
yTFaIG MEETING.
Feb. I6, Is43.

Pursuant to the public notice, meeting of the
Wings of Berkeley county held at the Court
house, on Monday last for the purpose ofa?poin,-
ing delegates TO the State Convention, 10 be held
a, Richmond on Wednesday, the 22d inst.
The meeting was organized by the selection OF
Capt. TILLOrSON FRYA1T as Chairman, and
Of JAMES S. Bows and GEoRes w ROBINSON, as
Secretaries.
The object of the meeting was then explained
in u few remarks by Edmsnd Pendleton, Esq. up
on whose motion the following resolutions were
adopted:-
Resotosd. that notwithstanding the reverses
that during the last eighteen months have befallen
the Wing party, VIGOROUSLY the result Of the un-
faithfulnesa of the Executive 10 his party and his
country, there is the opinion ofthis meet
ing, for abiding confidence in there success, in
the election of l844.-
LIST, Because they possess strength of numbers
suticien, to accomplish that end.
3D. Because efficient system OF organization
will bring that power into active operation at the
baliot-bux; and
Sd. Because, 10 effect such organization, the
public mind may and will be awakened. and the
public energies aroused, by the same legitimate
means, that stirred the multitude OF the people in
1910
Resolced, That approving Of such preliminary
scton shall prepare the party for the great con-
test in 1914, this meeting sanctions the call Of
Convention to be held in Richmond ON the 22d
of this month.
Resoivcd That Edmond Pende,op, John jam
ison, Edmund 2. Hunter, Robert V. Snodgr
and Jacob Viewer be a committee TO consider what
number Of delegates shall be appointed, and to re-
commend suitable persons to represent the county
in said Convention.
Nhereupon the committee nominated the fol-
lowing persons to compose the delegalion-who
we're accordingly appointed.
William I. Snodgrass, James M. NewkiIk,
Robert 3. Bryarly. Chas. J. Faulkner, Jacob Van
doren, Tillotson Ffyatt, Jacob Myers, d. IL. Con-
rad Edmund PendIeton, James f. Stewart, Phil
ip P. Cooke, Thomas Patton, Edward Colstou,
Philip Pendleton. Robert V. Snoderass, Hiram
Bowen, Samuel D. Bryarly, VIM. Sommerville,
Jas. L. Campbell. John Jamison, George w. Tabh,
John r. Cooke, Edmund p. Hunter, Peter ii
Cookus, and F. NJ. Burkhart
On motion Resolved, that the meeting now ad-
journ.
TILLoTSoN FRYATT, Chairman.
5 Gso. s " bT R"ssx,os. Secretaries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
RICHARD W. BARTON.

THE LEGISLATURE.


Saturday completes the tenth week OF
the session of the General Assembly.
All the great measures-ihe Apportion.
! ment-Relief--the Finances-are yttun
| disposed of. 1t would puzzle the member
who was asked by bis constituents, twhal
have you been doing in these seventy
days, which have cost the State near
$4,000 10 pay your We say il would
puzzle the sharpest fellow among them,
to give satisfactory answer. Nothing,
himself upon Virginia magnanlmiiy for
indulgence and forgiveness. But, IN real
lily, il has been far worse than nothing !;
WORSE, because the taxes must be raised
because the already staggering middle
and poor classes must be still further bur
thened TO pay for this Legislative idleness
and extravagance. There is eternaly
issuing from The lips oil Locofocosm FL
thy stream Of exaggerated and demogogi-
cal profession and zeal for the poor mans
interests. How are these emissions re-
deemed. when Locofocolsm obtains the
power Of redemption Let the history Of
the winter Of Virginia, North Carolina,
and Georgia, answer the question. Pro-
Ionged sessions, ceaseless talk, increased
expense, factious caucussing, abortive re-
lief and netc tares. This is the coin which
Locofoco;sm redeems its promises to the
"Dear People" at the Legislative coun.
ter. Than the more utter abortion in
which the triumph of Locofocoism has re-
suited in these three States, more especi.
ally when the result is compared with the
high sounding and Wanting promises Of
the canvass, the world furnishes no exam
pie. The whole good they have pchiev.
ed, has been, by adopting and completing
Wing measures.
lf asked, as we are daily asked, when
will the Legislature adjourn. 1--WE should
answer that we had not the means OF CIV
ing even guess. II in seventy days they
have done nothing, how long will il take
them to do what is to be donel Thus we
state the sum, and If the principles of A.
rithmetc do not admit OF IT'S solution, nei.
Their can we solve it. 2he Apportion-
ment Bill is Yet unsettled the State Of
fcers nre vet all 20 elect-the atfairs OF
the James River Company are yet in
beyance-ihe new taxes and the Sinking
Fund have no, yet been considered-the
impeachment Of Judge Scott is We; before
the Committee other measures Of Re
lief are vet to be- cons:dered--the Com
mittee have yet much business before
them-ihe House We. meets al IL and nd
journs abou, 3-Notbing has been done
Of any moment--ail is yet to do.
The Senate have had little or nothing to
do the whole winter. They have no means
Of accelerailng the march OF the House,
and the Senators wander about, in tn"
most disagreeable Of all predicaments, with
nothing 10 do. Severe censure is ,hrowu
upon the Speaker for this state OF things.
We are not advised with how much or
how little justice: but thus much is sp'
parent, that this ought TO have beer the
shortts ST session fof twenty years, and is
likely to prove the longest and mos, ex
pensive.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16

Observation-Disclosures Moutou was in
stalled into the Gubernatorial Chair OF
Louisiana on the Both ult. In Louisiana
1t is the custom to give to the ceremony
of the installation OF Governor, great
deal Of pomp and circumstance. Al an
early hour on the 30ih, the privileged
seats of the Hall OF the House of Repre-
seniatives and the galleries were crowded
with spectators, a large portion of whom
were ladies'. The Judges Of the Su-
preme Court were in attendance also,
the Military Staff Of the LEGION" and
4" Washington Battalion" whose bright
uniforms quite dszzled their Judgeships.
A little before IL O'Clock, the members
of the Senate entered the Hall IN body,
and shortly afterwards Governor Roman
and Governor Moulon. accompanied by a
Committee Of Arrangements. made their
appearance. As Governor Mouton pre-
sented himself, he was greeted by warm
applause from the assembly. The Speak
er's seat was vacated for Governor Ro-
man, who occupied it until the oath of Of
fee was taken by his successor.-Rich-
mond Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
wM. cosr JoHNsoN's PLAN.

At the Wing meeting on Monday last, the sub
ect Of the creation of the two hundred millions Co
in anticipation 81 and based upon the receipts Of
sales Of the Public Lands, to which they emf.
tied, and TO relieve them in present emergency.
was presented briefly and ably by David II. Coun-
rad, Esq as a measure not of party character,
but as demanding the consideration e The whole
country. Although this scheme has received the
sanction If some Of fhe sbIest fnanciers, and has
been advocated by portions Of both the leading
parties, Of the country. ys, its novelty and The I'M
portance Of acting sdvi.edly upon measure, as
yet but imperfecty understood, aud aFon which
the public Judgment is not yet ruatured, prevented
any determination, by the meeting upon il.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
WING STATE CONVENTION.

The Wing State Convention is TO assemble at
Richmond on Wednesday next. Berkeley ep-
pointed her delegates on Monday las, IN county
meeting. How many Of those appointed, will go
to Richmond we cannot say, but we should be
pleased to hear that number Of the delegates
could get away. The Richmond Wing of Friday
speaking of the Convection, remarks--Alihough
the times are hard, we hope to see numerous
representation of the party from all sections OF the
State. II is most manifest that the Locos cannot
or will not, it they can, do anything for the eoun'
try--save to sggravate the distre.ses which they
produced; and, therefore, it is the more incumbent
ppon the Wings to grid up their loios and rally
once more. with renewed vigor, for the rescue and
preservation of our free institutions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
TEMPERANCE.

The Berkeley Temperance Association, we are
its phlanthropic cause. The meetings are peri
odicay held, and generally we'll attended, and the
discussions and interchanges Of sentiment among
the members are productive Of great deal OF IN
teres,iug information upon the object for which
the association was formed. At the last meeting
the officers were elected for the ensuing year,
whose names will be fund below. The number
Of members has now reached about 270 in ALL
males and females.
The fliends Of the cause will celebrate tho birth
da, of the Father of his Country, on wednesday
next, by a suitable grafton, &c. the programme oil
which will be found 10 another column. II VIII
NEVERTHELESS be seen, that delegation will be
denuteo 10 the district convention whi;h is to meet
at Winchester on that day.
Al an annual meeting OF the Total Abstinence
Society, held in the Methodist Episcopal Church
on Friday evening. February Sd, the following
persons we're elected officers f,n the ensuing year.
viz: Hiram Bowen, President, John S. Harrison,
lat Vice President, Vim. Dorsey ID, J. o Snyder
81. Martin Roush 4th. John II Likens, Cores
bonding Secretary, and John A.. Boyer, Recording
do.
On motion the Chair appointed the following
persons as delegates TO Convention to be held IN
Winchester on the 22d inst, viz: Rev. Peyion
Harrison. Rev Mayber'y Goheen, James Brown,
Barton Campbell, Norman Miller, Bay Tabb,
J. o. Snyder, Daniel Marker, William Dorsey,
John II Likens, Martin Roush. C. w. DOLL w.
II. Reed, aud John A. Boyer.
JOHN A. BOYER. Sec'ry.
Feb l6 1913.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
Copy Of letter from Col. GEoRcE C..
WASHINGTON.
GEORGETOWN, January 8, ls43.

w AsHlNGTpN.
GEORGETOWN, January 8, ls43.
Dear Sir. have before me your let
ter Of the Both inst., requesting me 10
give you eny Information in my posses.
sion it relation 10 the sword placed in
your hands by Mr.. Samuel T.. Washing
ton, (alleged to have been the service
sword of General WASHINGTON during
the Revolutionary War; and which he
has instructed you, in bis name, to present
to the Congress Of the United States.
General Washington, in bis will, made
disposition of bis swords in The following
words "To each OF my nephews, Will
linn Augustine Washington, George
Lewis, George Stepioe Washington,
Bushrod Washington, and Samuel Wash.
lng,on, give one of the swords, or cou.
teaux, of which may die possessed; and
they are to choose in the order they arc
named. These swords are accompanied
with an injunction not to unsheath them
for the purpose oil shedding blood, except
il be for seli-defence, or in defence Of their
country aud its rights and prefer falling
with them in their hands to the reinqush.
ment thereof"
Two Of these swords are in my possess
sion, being devised 10 me. the one by my
father, VIM. Augustine Washington, and
the other by my uncle, the late Judge
Bnshrod Washington. The descendants
Of George Lewis and George Steptoe
Washington have two other of these
swords, and that in your charge is with
out doubt the one which was selected by
Colonel Samuel Washington.
My father was entitled to the first
choice under the will. but was prevented
by indisposltlon from attending at Mount
Vernon when the distribution took place,
and Judge Washington selected for him
the most finished and costly sword, with
which associations were connected highly
complimentary 10 General Washington
but otter heard my father say that he
would have preferred the sword selected
by Col. Samuel Washington, from the
fact that il was the sword used oy the
Genera. during the Revolution war.
have aifliflerent times heard similar state
ment as to this fact made by Col. Samuel
Washington, Judge Washington and Ma.
jor Lawrence Lewis, and am not aware
that II has been questioned by any member
of the family. The sword was represent.
ed to me Us being small couieau, with
| plain green ivory handle.
entertain no doubt whatever as to the
identity Of the sword, and hope that the
information have given may prove salts.
factory. am, very, respectfully, your
obedieDi servant,
G c. WASHINGTON.
Hon. GEoRGE W. SUMMERS,
House of personalities.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
From Ae Alexandr,a Gaseika.
DECISION OF The COURT OF INQUIRY
ON COM. KckENZlE'S CASE

DECISION OF The COURT OF INQUIRY
ON COM. KckENZiE'S CASE
The pspets Of yesterday bring us the
dec's'on Of the Court Of lnquiry in the
case Of Commander Mckenzie. The
court enumerates the facts, and then
gives the following oplHion:-
That mu,iny had been organized on
board the United States brig Somers, TO
murder the officers and take possession Of
the brig.
Tint Midshipman Philip Spencer, Boat
SWANS Mate Samuel Cromwell, and
seaman Elihsa Small, were concerned in,
and guilty of such mutiny.
That had not the execution taken place,
an attempt would have taken place to re-
lease the prisoners, murder the officers
and take command of the brig.
That such attempt, had it been made
in the night, or during squat. would, in
the Judgment Of the Court, from the num-
Der and character Of the crew, the small
size of the brig, and the daily decreasing
physical strength Of the officers, occa-
stoned by almost constant watching and
broken slumbers, have been successful.
That Commander Mckenzie, under
these circumstances, was not bound 10
risk the safety of the vessel, and leopard
the lives Of the young officers, and tho
loyalty Of his crew, in order TO secure
10 the guilty the forms of trial, and that
the immediate execution of tho prisoners
was demanded by duty and justified by
niece sslty.
The Court are further OF opinion, that
throughout all these painful occurrences.
so well calculated To disturb the Judgment
and try the energy Of the brayest and
most experienced officer, the conduct Of
Commander Mckenzie and his officers,
was prudent, calm aud firm, and that he
and they henorably performed their duty
10 the service and their country.
CHARLES STEWART,
President of The Court.
OGDEN HOFFMAN,,
Judge Advocate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
FOR THE GAZETTE.
DEMAGOGUGSM.

Demagogusm is at the bottom of all the
wretchedness of the country. The dem
agogue, that courtier of Democracies, has
ruined us. Demagogues in office-deIn-
agogues of the press-bar-room dema.
gogucs-there is not a portion of the sur
face, or of the heart, of the community on
which they have not left the slime other
trail. All office, all legislation, every re-
mote nook of social life is poisoned by
them.
But, just now, we suffer so severely
from demagoguism in legislation that we
have little attention to give to it elsewhere.
The evils that have grown GU: of bad leg
islaton, are in the nature of pangs, and
too sharp to leave US presently sensible to
the broader and deeper wretchedness OF
the general disorder.
The representatives of the people in
their legislative assemblies seem to be-
come demseogues by sort Of internal
necessity. There is tendency that way
as strong as compulsion. The represen-
tative may begin his career, to all APP
pearance, quite an honest man. But he
becomes in little while. shrewd poii-
clan. He learns great many things,
and amongst them, shat he has game TO
play. He reflects upon The best mode OF
playing it. Self is nearer object Of his
devotion than country, and TO be too scru-
pulous in his patriotism is to be too sell
sacrificing. The people may be won by
csjoliug them--hardly by really useful
services. The fashion of his day and gen.
Grafton must BIO followed he must wear
the loose habits Of other politicians. The
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
THE GAZETTE.
TO OH PATRONS.

Il IL long while since we have treated
debtors to regular dun, but our necessities COM
pe ~ to renew that gentle remedy for our disorder
ed finances, with the assurance that II il shall mot
prove efficient, more vigorous measure Of rslief
will speedily DC resorted 10
.,,,;.h;a r. cs.a,,a ,aa,. "a ,,,a,o
are score. uooo 90, .obssrivt,on H.,. The color Of
whose nancy have never saen during all that
Tune. Dalng we past year, our eurreni r"ce'pis
"ass.sn 20 ~. ~ - a., e., ms,sr
type. ink. labor and the support Of the establish
men,. These debts must be paid, and those in
d'oied to the oihce must Poy them. we sno''u
i :. ~. sAo ea.aiI =, i, 10 he lar
diness Of our na,ron.. We have accordingly plac-
ed our accounts in the hands Of Messrs. Ihomas
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16

CONGRESS. The Exchequer Bill has
been brought. up in the Senate, by Mr..
Tallmadge. He gave his views at length.
tracing succinctly but lucidly the history
OF the currency and financial measures
of the Government, from the origin u
the Government TO the present ime re-
viewing their character I'd results; por-
traylng forcibly tho pfesen' distressed
condition Of The country inc measures
which had failed; the crying necessity
for speedy relief. and closing with ieel-
ing aud earnest appeal TO the Senate TO
attempt something for the alleylaiion OF
the public distress. The bill will be fur
Their discussed.
The Navy Appropriation bill is aow
the subject Of discussion IN the House Of
Representatives.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16

any such scheme would, Of course, COM
mand my respect and vote.
have not been a talking member
since took my seat 10 Congress. was
very willing TO leave 10 ADLER debaters
this department Of duty hui, in attention
to local or personal interests IN which any
or Won were coBcerned, ! can, IN truth,
say have been earnes, and zealous.
Please accept this hasty explanation,
and believe when say, though | expect 70
remain private citizen thr residue Of my
life, YOU Will ever find me an active co.
laborer in any cause designed u advance
the honor and prosperity Of our common
country.
RICHARD w. BARTON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16

Copy of letter from SA MtfL +. Wash.
INeToS, accompanying the S,rord and
Gaze presented 10 Congress.
CoAI's Mourn, KaSAwHA County. Va
January o, ls43.
My DEAR SIR: With this, you will re-.
ceive the war sword Of my grand uncls
General GEoRGE WAsmIaeToS. and I'M
gold headed cane bequeathed 10 him b.
Doctor BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
These interesting relics wish 10 h.,
presented, through you. my dear sir. -
the Congress of the United States. on Il
half Of the nation.
Congress can dispose Of them in such
a manner as shall seem most appropriate
and best calculated 10 keep 10 memory
the character and services of those two
illusttious founders 81 our Republic.
am, with esteem, yours,
SAMUEL r. WASHINGTON.
To Hon. GEoRGE w. SUMMERS,
House oil Representatives.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
HEALTH OF NEW YORK.

The Inspector of the City of N. Y. reports the
number Of deaths in that ci,ya 9,l36, OF which
number 900 were by consumption. The poPu'
lstion of New York is about $4,000. The num-
Der of deaths by consumption is not considered
large for the population, both Philadelphia and
Boston being less exempt than New York, accor-
ding 10 the number of their inhabitants respective
". The Journal Of Commerce states that the
many foreigners congrega,ed in New York in mas
OF twenty to Thirty, in cellars and allies, and
living on poor aud stinted food, contribute to
swell the large number carried off by consumption.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16

Total-67 ,S36.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.

The bill for the arrangement OF Congressional
Districts, was finally acted on by the House OF Del
egares Friday last, and passed by vote OF 76
to 81. Orr democratic friends in Berkeley at
their meeting on last Monday, seem to consider the
thing settled in of their resolutions, that re-
cites "os Pogs and Warrsn have been added TO
This Congressional District" 1t is true that a
caucus decreed this arrangement, and the House
Of Delegates have confirmed it, but il remains to be
seen whether the Senate will concur in the shame
fully unjust scheme presented by the bill. Mr.
Gallsher, of Jefferson, had proposed TO take Har-
DIV into this district. instead of Page. This
rangement would have Ieft the districts about e.
quail in number, but the democracy were not at all
psrticula, about equality of numbers or compact
mes. of TERRITORY. They went for png on a weight
that should crush the Wings of Berkeley and JEFF
ferson, and they have done it thoroughly. The
Loco foco majority in the Senate will in s0 proha'
biuy agree to the scheme dictated by the caucus
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16
MR.. CLAY AT MOBILE.

The reception OF Mr.. Clay at Mobile on the
"a inst was most cordial and enthusiastic, and
mu.t have been gratifying 10 him in the highest
degree. II party that received him, as
their chief, but the entire population of the city,
Of all sorts and conditions, with one spontaneous
sccord rushed forth to do honor and give welcome
To one of the brightest living ornaments of his
country. MIR, Clay was met by feet Of steam
boats rhen within FIVE or six miles from Mobile
and escorted TO the landing, where the apx ious
multitude we're waiting TO greet him The Mobile
Chronicle states that about eleven o'clock. the
Cieolr, with its attendant convoy of boats, came
no. A gun from the Creole was the signal to the
State ARTILLERY to commence salute-and The
beautiful field pieces Of this gallant and spirited
company gave forth the voices Of welcome, in
thunder tones, that made the firm earth tremble,
aud the far of hills reverberatc their notes. The
appearance of the boats, they sped along past
the city. imposing in the highest degree -
Their decks were crowded with passer gers, and
their banners the "stars and stripes" the idol flag
Of every true American. floating proudly in
the breeze. After passing the city. the boats
~hesled, and the Creole, with our ciy'S guest on
board, came back to the place appointed for the
landing As she touched the WHAT, loud cheer
was given from the assembled thousands, TO Harry
OF the West. He was me: by the Chairman OF
the Committee of Arrangements, and conducted
to the stand, which had been erected for the pur-
pose, where Gov. Gayle, in an eloquent and aPpto-
pirate address, welcomed him TO Mobile and Ala.
bama. To this salutation Mr.. Clay responded in
his usual happy and impressive language.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-02-16

The Chilicothe Gazette states that Mr.. Edwin
BRYANT, the special agent of the Post Office De-
partment for the South Western States, has been
removed from his place. for the reason that he was
eccentric enough to entertain high opinion of
Mr.. Clay. And yet, John Tyler, in his address to
the people, upon his taking the rens, said that he
should not interfere with the freedom of opinion
smong those who held stations under government
However. this case il but one in q thousand