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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
FROM TEXAS

Late accounts from Texas bring the probable
and welcome intelligence that the guerilla wal
fare which has been Carried for macy yeuis past
between that country and Mexico. will shortly be
brought To an end President Houston had issued
Proclamation declaring a cessation of bo,tlitie,
between The two countries, and the establishment
at an srmisrice during the pending Of negotiations
t,r peace. lbIs has IN all probability been pro-
dncrG by he Intervention of the British, French
and American Ministers at Maxico, which, with
the inability of M,xic co to re.sutjugste Texas nay
have Influenced Santa ANN TO take this step
Simultaneous Communications we're mede to the
Texan Government by the Charges OF England
and France, stating that the President of Mrxico
had ordered u cessation of hostnlies towards lex
IA, IN his part, and desired suspension Of hos
Utilities the part of Texas for the present, with
a view To bling about negotiations which wculd re-
sub in the acknowIedg mrnt of Texan indepen-
dence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

A USEFUL CITIZEN IN A NEW COUNTRY.
"A gentleman engaged in taking the cen.
sus Of Louisville, informs the editor Of the
kentuckian, that he came across a man
who is fifty five years old he has been
married three times by his first wife he
had eleven, by his second wife he had ten,
by his last wife twelve, making in all thr.
~ five childfon! and his wife at the vista.
tor was in most interesting state-23
of bis children were boys and 10 girls /;
Is boys and 9 girls are living. He mar.
ried in his 18th year, and remained in q
state Of widowhood three years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

A STRONG HINT.-The congrt CATION
ola church, in Maine, a lew years ago,
IN town meeting, proposed to increase the
salary Of their old and faithful minister to
an amount corresponding with the in
creased expenses of living and the increas-
ed wealth of the society. The motion
was in fair way Of pessing, when to the
surprise of every one, the old gentlemen
rose and begged his friends not TO vote a
larger sum for him. On being pressed for
the reason, he declared that he was OPP
posed TO voting any more money, because
a was so difficult TO get Dhat had formerly
been roted! The people were set into a
roar OF laughter, the increase was voted,
and, what was better, promptly paid.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
MR.. pRoFfIT.

MIR. Pr, fi,, according 10 the Cincinnati Reprb-
lican, i. on his weyio Washington, to receive his
final instructions a. minister Brezil having pass
ed through Cincinnati some days hgo.
DR., Mallory is yet anprosided for, and is qlet
ly reposing at home. The entiie guard in Con.
gfess will now he Mr.. Wise, whs intends 10 can-
tent himself with alternately belsborng Doth par
ties.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

Tie Loco Foco State Coapen' ion an
.Haine has cut Mr.. Kavanaeh, the Acting
Governor Of that State, with about as Sc.
we're specimen Of political noncbalance,
as wo have seen for some time, having
nominated II. J. Anderson, by vote OF
1872 over l2i for Kavanagh, and l3 scat
tering and accordingly Mr.. Anderson is
regularly nominated for Governor at the
ensuing election. A r, solution recon.
mendng Mr.. Van Buren, for the Presiden
cy was introduced, and en- motion to lay it
upon the table u debate of several hours
sprung up, when upon the vote being ia
ken the motion TO lay upon the table was
lost by a vote of "a to l44. The resolu-
ton was then adopted. The Convention
also passed resolution declaring "dis-
eliminating tariff" to DC part of the set.
tied policy of tho Loco Foco party. -
". Y. Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13


" We see account in St. Louis peper
of an armed meeting Of 300 men having been held,
gathered together from FIVE contiguous counties in
Illinois, for the purpose of driving from he neigh
borhood, u family nemcd Reeves, the father Of
which had mBdehis house a resort for gang Of
thieves. Of which be was me,aber II is also
stated that he bad been frequently arrested, hui
had always managed TO escape through the aid oi
us counsel. The 800 met had the family brought
before them, and after debating the ma nner in
which they should be dealt with finally resolved
upon baI.hins them, which was done after filing
thrir dwelling.
In noticing the above mstter, We were led TO the
con,lusio that western iuries are somewhat ten
de'.hsared when they ny great rogues, or that
they have lard swesrers to deal With OF else thai
tAeir lawyers havc faculty of operating upon the
,lmPshies Of iury which We do not know to *
ir, elsewhere. How notorious character can Sc
cure his aequiltal repeatedly, and 800 men can be
found in the immediate nrigbborhcod who will 60
10 the extreme Of diving him away, reAscis either
great credit upon july lot ia teudeV nerves, or is
10 'e'y gr'st cowriueG; TO them as the merest
citizens.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
THE GAZETTE.
RI an qpHM sBWma, va.
THURSDAY. july ID, 1918.
WIG NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Wing State Cony eniion, assembled at Rut-
land, Vermont, the 28th ultfmo, the Hon. Hi
land Hall, President. The attendance was very
barge. papoar ticket or G,g,rnor. sad Lieut..
Governor nominated, and two delegates AT
barge ,othe National Convention chosen, the Hon.
Harry Bradley and Hon. Charlie. Paine, and Hon.
Messrs. h. d. Woodbridge and Carlos Coolidge
.ntsii,ares, all ~ whom are incorporating
friends n Henry Ciny.
IN Illinois, the wings have cot oc"n sleeping
on their arms. The delegates othe wing con-
son,iou have been sppofated In that State BY DIS
tric,s and they are s personally IN favor OF tien-
~ Clay, and are beside. Instructed TO vote for bis
nomination In Convention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
THE CABINET,

II IL officially announced in the Madisnninn tina
ne Cabinet arrangements have al length bee
completed, and that tie following gentlemen vii
constitute the heads Of the sovetal Departments.
Abel p. Upshur, Secretary Of Stale.
John G.. Spencer, Secretary Of the Treasury.
James NJ. Porter, Secretary Of War.
Chss. A. NicklEfe, Postmaster General.
John Nelson, Attorney General.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

AMERICAN RAIL ROAD Iron. This
important and costly item in the consump-
ton Of the country, will IN due time, we
doubt not, be furnished from our own
mines and by our own labor and enter
prise. We learn from the Pittsburgh A.
merican that the proprie,ors ofthe Great
Western Iron Works, at Brady's Run,
have lust contracted to furnish 800 tons
Of rail road iron fo' the Michigan Central
rail road.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

TRIAL OF REAPING MAcHINEs.-A tri-
al of the capabilities OF two Keeping Ma
chimes, the one invented by Nj. McCor-
mick, of Virginia, and the other by Mr..
Hussey, of Maryland, was made in the
vicinity of Richmond on Friday last. A
large number Of farmers were present to
witness the contest, and five gentleman
were appointed Judges. In making up
their report on the merits Of the machines,
the JUICES say they ''are OF the opinion
that both of them are valuable inventions,
and they both performed admirably
They felt great reluctance in deciding
between them; but, on the whoie, pre-
ferred Mr.. McCormick's. Another con.
test was to take place. Ball. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
RISE IN FLOUR AND WHEAT.
The New York Express says

The sudden rise Of wheat in The State OF
Ohio TO ninetyfve certs per bushel, with
a corresponding price in Indiana, Illinois
and Michigan, is caIculsted to make a
great change in the value of slmost every
description of property throughout tina,
great grain growing district. Six and
eight months ago, wheat was down 10 for
ty and fifty cents, and in many instances,
much below that rate. In that depression,
those farmers only who were obliged to
raise money, sold their wheat. Those in
more affluent circumstances kept their
crops on hand, and the consequence is,
that wheat which was considered scarce,
and the remains Of the crop light, turns
out 10 be far otherwise. Farmers are now
bringing to market the remainder of their
crop, and the quantity that is now brought
into the markets of the great West exceeds
every calculation. The Importance of a
rise in the article of wheat, may be esti
mated from the following statement OF the
production in the principal whea, growing
States taken from she census of 1910, be.
ing the growth of 1899
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

The QuiekeS. passage from america on Record
The Hibsrnisn steamer, at Live pool made tht
voyage home in the short space q nine days ane
ten hours, ~hich is the quickest passage ever made
By any OF the Atlantic steamers. She ia a newly
built vessel. The Columbia also made veIy rap
ID ZIP home, her passage having occupied but nine
days and twelve hours; and thu quickest passage
made by the Acadia was accomplished ia nine day.
and fifteen Iours
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

The Great Western brought state
ment, made by the London Times. the
official organ, that the Sandwich Islands
are not to be annexed to the dominions OF
the British Crown, but are to be restored
to the independent authority of the native
Sovereign" The Times says no blame
can be attached TO the British Admiral
for accepting the cession ofthe Islands, and
attributes his act to emulation of the policy
OF France in the groups of Islands south
OF the Lipe.
The Madisaniau of Monday evening
contains letter from tie b itish Minis
ter 10 Mr. Secretary Upshur. This letter
says:
al am directed by the Earl Of Aber.
deem to state to you fer the information
Of the Government Of the u. States, that
the occuration Of the Sandwich Islsnds
was an act entirely Unauthorized by her
Msje sly S Government; and that, with the
least practical delay, due inquiry will be
made into the proceedings which led to it.
"The British Government had elready
announced to certain commissioners, who
arrived in Great Britain in March last, on
the part Of the King Of the Sandwich
Islands, that her Majesty had determined
to recognise the indeq ndence of ,Lose
islands under their present chief
"To that determination her Majesty S
Government intends to adhere"
Mr. Fox adds that the British Govern.
ment Intend, nevertheless, to engage or
if necessary, TO compel the Chief Of the
Sandwich Islands TO redress such injustice
as may have been committed against
British subjects, by him or his ministers
or agents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

Party Tactics are described in the following
quotation from pamphlet written by Oliver ~.
Smith, late U. S Senator from Indiana:
Names sre all powerful in political contests.
We'll do The leading modern Democrats know the
fntce aud truth Of this remark, hence theS only
hold on o he respectable name of Democrat, hui
with one voice they stamp their opponents with the
name Of Fcdcralisla, and their meassfes as Federal
measures They ABANDON and ADoPr measures
themselves al pessufe--at one time for a national
bark, at another against it ; at time for the
rel bark system, ct another against it at one time
fof The issues uf State and local banks another
against all bank Paper; at one time for treasury
notes, at sngther for specie and stil THEY ARE
OgNoeRArs, aud each measure pbiiethey support
u. as Democratic. But the moment they abandon
IL Cor SOME new expedient, it becomes 0iie FEEDER
al measure and all who Support it Federdiists.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
MR.. CALHOUN.

Ia the address Of the South Carolina Convention
this remark occurs Few men baye been 80 Ell
cent IN saving the liberties Of the country from
that dangerous Of all tho Instruments Of Fed
eralism, U. States Bank . as Mr.. Calhoun.
And yet 10 1884 Mr.. Calhoun, who then adsoca
nent Of federalism" declared that "ihe Bank owed
more to him than any man living FORTS charter!
And in this he spoke truly for be framed the char
ter and reported H. spoke for ibid every thing
which mortal man could DO to put the Bank in op
ero,ion. Do his friends suppose that the lapse oil
thirty years has thrown the pail Of oblivion over the
county l--Lynch. Virg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
MIR. NEAGLE's LIKENESS OF HENRY
CIAV

Yesterday we had the pleasure Of seeing
at the artists Fund Hall, Mr.. John Nea.
gle's Portrait Of Henry Clay. We were
prepared by encomiums in other quarters
to witness an excellent work, but even
with this expectation, were agreeably sur
prised. The artist has drawn the portrait
life size. The figure is a plain black
dress, the head uncovered. On the left
and little in the rear are the ped s,al
and sha I Of large column carried up to
the top Of the picture. Falling ON the
left extremity Of it, and partly across the
base OF the column is the national flag in
massive folcs. In the foreground on the
same side is glote. On the right, the
distance presents the ocean with ship
under full sail. The sky IS warm in the
horizon but sombre above. In the fore
ground is an anvil, and intermediate a
plough and other ,mblcms Of industry.
The accessories of the picture are We'll IN
tfoduced- sufficient in number and yare-
ty TO symbolic the character and pub
lie services of the great subject, yet so
simple and harmonious in disposition and
ColOT Us " ttio -
aimed at by the artist.
The iker ess itself is admirable-the
hes; we think which has been painted Of
Mr.. Clay-an opinion which he himself
has express d in most courteous and
complimentary letter TO MIR. Neagle. The
expression, features and complexion are
true to nature. In the first particular the
artist has been especially fortunate, as il
sc emed 10 us on the brief observation we
had leisure to make. The attitude of Il e
figure is that of Mr.. Clay in speaking
Both hands are directed to the left, and
downwards, towards the base Of the pill
lar. The look, position and gesture ex-
press The dignlhed eloqueuce and agreea-
BILE sell-command which are peculiar to
Mr. Clay. This composition we think
ices great credit 10 Mr.. Neagle. 1t justi-
fes the Sfd4uce of the Wings Of Phil
adelpha in his talents, when they entrus.
ted the ork to his hands. Wes0w sever
al letters from distinguished and familiar
friends of Mr.. Clay, nftmatory of the
opinion which we here express.
We had the pleasure of seeing also in
the room two CAPITAL portraits of Col.
Richard M. Johnson, and Gov. RoberT.
Letcher, Of Kentucky. They are among
the most successful of Mr.. Neagle's re-
cent efforts in his art Phil. North Am.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

DEATH OF GEN. EUsrIs Gen. Abra-
ham EusIls. OF the U. S. Army, command
er Of the 9th military department, died
at Portland, Maine. On Tuesday morning
last, OF congestion oil the BRAN, in the
5Th year Of bis age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

Its sal1 that one oftbe old Rsvolutioners' who
was preaent at the Bunker Hill celebration, wore
hat the corner OF which pierced With bullet
hole. AID ever and anon he directed bis shaking
Singers H. and with a temblins voice said, 81 got
that near the spo, where Warren fell
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

An AMERICAN MARQUIS. "A cores
pendent of the Baltimore Sun, writing
from Washington, says:-"Mr. John
Dade, the wsrdeA Of the Penitentiary OF
this county, has received Information from
Lord Ashburton, through the hands Of
the President, that he is now Marquis Of
Townsend, with on income # 100000
per auuum. Mr.. Dade IS genuine old
Virginia gentleman, and will know exact.
ly how to enjoy so fine an income"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

Upwards of 800 Swiss emigrants artiv-
ed at Albany on Friday morning last, in
IN tho boats on their way to Wisconsin
Territory, where, il is stated, they have
purchased large tract of land.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

The Lancaster (Penn.) Examiner OF
"Wednesday contains cali for meeting
Of The friends Of Henry Clay, which has
stached TO il the names OF eighteen hun
dred ard forty persons, all OF whom TO-
side in Lancaster county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

VINO WILL BE PRESIDENT ?--lt is sta
ted that j. g. Birney declines beng tie
Abolition candidate for the Presidency at
the next election.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

During he late Locofoco Convention
in Georgia the nomination OF Mr.. Calhoun
is thus chronicled by the MlIledgevile
Journal:
at was received with acclamalior by
the Calhounites, and by the Van Bur- n
party with the M st determined opposi-
ton The Hon. Howell Cobb, of Clarke,
DR.. Kendall of Upsom, Mr.. Barclary, Of
Habersham, and MIR. Hunter, Of Craw-
lord, opposed lis adoption in energetic
terms, the latter in language highly de.
nunciatory Of the whole movement and ol
Mr.. Calhoun. He declared that he would
ttemble for the country should Mr.. Cal
houn be elevated 20 the Presidency, that
he was not with them in feeling, had al
ways been their enemy, the enemy OF
Jackson, their great leader, and that his
nomination by that body would be receiv.
ed by the Democracy, from The banks oil
Chat.ahochce to the beautiful Savannah
with deep and damning denunciation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

"The President has been greatly &c
ceived by horde Of selfish, creeping,
crawling, wincing, whining, craven.heart.
ed, double-faced, sycophant. hypocritical,
lubber'y puppies, WHO prowl around him,
seeking fst place in the nations pan,ryl
Hundreds Of this class have not only
sought but obtain, lucrative situations %
The above paragraph, from that able
Administration paper, The "Miamian,"
published at Dayton, Ohio, contains as
much truth as oetry- perhaps more
There is no uso in DENYING the fact, that
many Of these doubled faced political
hypocrites have succeeded in deceiying
the Pres dent; and obtaining place under
the Government. some of whom we shall
take special delight in exposing in due
time. We have an eye 10 the men, and
when we open our batteries there will be
no lel.up till the truth prevails.-N. y.
aurora and Union.
/ Here we. have upon the authority OF the
leading journal Of the Administration, full
confirmation Of all that we have ever
said, Of the sycophancy and the duplicity
Of the ''hordo" who have beseigcd the
President in his palace day utter day for
a twelyemonth, and, upon the admission
of the "Aurora," have succeeded in de.
ceving him and getting f-om him places
in tie Government, &c. 1t could no, be
otherwise than that, if the Presidents late
visit to the North had but this effect, it
should have opened his eyes to the sys.
temaiised deceit which these gentry have
Ipraclised upon him. He has found out a
part of"ihe truth" and the Aurora So ems
to he well disposed to disclose the re
mainder.
We wait for the revelation. Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

, and is so irredeemabIy despised thai
il would hardly add deeper hue to his
ignominy, that all charged by Mr.. Bolts
be proved TO the lelter-N. Y. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

The Albany Argus pfofesse. to think that the
Wings are anxious that The Locofacps should nom-
nate No. Calhoun for the Presidency. We do not
care button wheFhet they nominate Calhoun. or
Van Buren,, or Buchanan, OF Chss, or johnson, or
tyler. IL Mr.. Clay cannot beat either Of the six by
a majority Of al least so 600 we for one do not
wish 10 see him Precedent Lon. jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

By the above table il will be seen that
Ohio stands far ahead of any other State,
and it is confidently asserted by those ia
miliar with the subject, that The pro-
duct Of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and MichI-
gan, but particularly Of the three last ma
med States, has doubled within the last
four years. If this is correct, or even II
there has been an increase Of fifty per cent
the recent advance in the price is of the
greatest importance. The rapid strides
that the Western States are now making
TO wealth and greatness, is truly astonish.
ing. No man can traverse tina, section of
country and net be surprised at the riches
and wealth which are constantly develops
by the rapidly increasing population that
now till the soil and manage the concerns
of these rapidly gro~ing States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

HEMP RAISED AT AsHLAND.-We
have at our Office, ready for the inspec.
ton Of the knowing or the curious, spe-
cimen OF water-rolted hemp, tho product
Of the farm Of Henry Clay, at Ashland,
Kentucky. A large quantity of it has
lately been sent to this city for sale, some
Of which has brought upwards Of $I90
per ton. The article is pronounced by
competent judges in every way equal to
the best Russia hemp. 1t will no doubt
in few years become one of the promi-
nent products of this country, instead of
being imported as now. MIR. Clay de-
serves his title OF Cincinnatus, and increa-
SEES the obligation due INN from his coun-
try in turning his talents 10 the excellent
use OF adding 10 It's productive wealth.
Phiia. North American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

Chs Fiapeis Adams delivered The Ora,ion in
Fnnruil Hall the ftlI-- il being jrs SO y,ars
since his venerable father did The same dory for
the town authorizes in Boston IL the year l793--
an interesting Circumstance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

The Oregon Convention, which was to meet ia
Cincinnati. 10 the early part Of this month, in
session in that city ., Tue last dates Col. r. M.
Johnson is The presiding officer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13
THE WEATHER.

After several weeks Of dry, warm "ealher, We
have been visited with one Of The most refreshing
rains for the corn, that ever fell The "eatner :"
the LATER part Of the week began TO lo~er sfa ?"
Tuesday and yesterday particularly The ram came
down in steady soaking shower.
M.nv n the farmers commenced their harvest 10
the early part Of last week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-07-13

THE REPEAL SocIETY.--A Meeting of
this Society was held on Thursday even.
ing, to consider what was proper to be
done in The new position in which they
were placed by Mr.. O'CoNNELL's recent
speech. The proceedings were very
warm, not from difference OF opinion how
ever, for it was the nearly unanimous
conviction Of the Society that but one
thing was TO be donc--DIsBAND. The
funds of the Society were appropriated
TO Charities within the city. A Report
and Resolutions appropriate to the occa-
sion, offered by Mr.. PINcKHEy, were a
dopted. The Society was then dissolved.
--Chmteston .Herc,tru, JUN l..