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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
House Keepers, heads Of Pcmihes, and
Tar pdyers

5. Every such citizen, who, for twelve
months next preceding, has been house
keeper and head of family with
n the county, city, town, borough, or
election district where he may offer 10
vote. and shall have been assessed with
a part Of the revenue of the Common
wealth within the preceding year, and
actually paid the same, shall be entitled
10 vote in the county, city, town, or bor-
oueh, wherein such house keeper and
head Of a family lives.
[Under this head, the voter at the at
elections in ls43, must have paid tax for
the year 1912, on one or other Of tie fol-
loving subjects Slaves, horses, carrla-
ges, Licenses, watches, pianos, gold or sil-
yer plate, and brass or other metallic
clocks. The tax may be paid at any
time before the vote is given. When
money is paid to the Sheriff on account
Of Revenue tax and county levy, without
specifying for which it shall have been
paid, it shall be The daty Of the Sheriff or
his Deputy, to credit so much as will be
necessary to entitle the person to vote, in
the first place to his revenue tax.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
THE AsHBURTON TREATY.

An interesting meeting of the N Y. Historical
Society, was held in that city some days since, to
hear a report by the President of the Society, the
Hon. Albert Gallatin, in relation to the late treaty
Of Washington and the north eastern boundary
The report waslrawnup by tho venerable PRECEDENT
in consequence Of map having been discovered
among the papers of the late john Jay in the pos
session Of his son, lately deceased, which contained
indispuable evidence of the Justice Of the claim
leretafore set up by Massachusetts and Maine,
aud sl,o By the L. States Government,
After Mr.. Gaatn had conluded, member Of
the Sooist, called out Mr.. Webster, who was pre-
sent. He arose, amidst grea, applause, snd dsiy-
cred most interesting address, in relation 10 the
treaty, he boundary, and the general merits OF the
spbieot, in the negotiation Of which he had taken
so important part. He triumphantly answered
a the objections that han been made 10 the treaty
and concluded his address by saying that 'he was
euliIrly satisfied with the judgment Of the country
"a reeard te the late negotiation and it, result 1t
contained uoIhing disreputable TO the country no
Welding of any thing valuable without ample and
adequate compensation aud consideration. IL was
the sue sessiul result of manly, patriotic, and
noble disposition on the part of this COVER nment
10 settle a question, which was growing less and
less easy Ct arrangement the longer it was allowed
10 remain omen. And its consequences had been
90 dspel all alarms, Danish and forever TO quell
iii !, slousics, and Put end to all chance Of
quarrel am miaepprehension these subjects be-
, Lar, ,,,o No n erful nations"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

The Superior Court of this Circuit is
now in session, Judge Nicholas presiding.
On Monday, The first day, the celebrated
case of Heath was removed to the County
of Chesterfield for trial. The still more
celebrated case Of the Commonwealth VS..
VIM. B. Dabney, late Teller Of the Bank
Of Virginia, went off. Gle was. discharged
from farther prosecution on the ground,
that three terms had passed without trial
in the cases against him. The learned
Counsel, Messrs. Robert G. Scott and
Robot Stanard, quoted the authority OF
the case OF the Commonwealth VS.. Green,
and the Court sustained their motion. -
Rich. EnQ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
"IHE SOBER SECOND THOUGHT"

The town elections throughout the
State. This spring, so far as heard from, are
Of the most gratifying character in their
results. With the single exception Of
New York city, where the increased Io-
cofoco majority is accounted for by 'heavy
imporatons' and wholesale natural "a.
ton, the Wings have every where gained
on then old enemy, and gained largely
too. The river counties especially have
done nobly. The voice OF the people
has been heard from them, speaking in
tones not to be mistaken, their condemna-
ton of Loo ofocoism. And at the centre,
and the west, they have uttered forth the
voice Of popular indignation upon meas.
ures and policy at war with their dearest
tights and the best interests OF the State.
The people are becoming thoroughly
reused. The ruinous apthy which exist
ed last fall is rapidly Disappearing
Scales are falling from The eyes Of the
blind, and those who saw only through a
glass daykly, nov behold things in their
true light. They see things as they are,
not as brawling politicians represent them
TO be.
The Wigs owe their defeat in this
State lasi fall more 10 apathy ard The e.
leetioneering manoeuyres Of willy party
managers than to lack Of real strength
The majority OF the electors Of the State
are Wings Wings in principles and
measures--thoueh not always Wings in
practice. They will sometimes stay at
home when things do not work exactly TO
suit them, and are to apt to lend an ear 10
the baseless arguments Of their Locofoco
neighbors, and to do in an evil hour what
they repent Of mos. bitterly afterwards.
The proceedings Of the Legislature
this winter and the true Locoioco policy
which has been developed within the past
six months, has aroused the careless fiom
their indifference and brought backsiders
straight up to the mark again. The result
is before us. 1t may be read in the large
gains and splendid victories which the
Wings have every where achieved
the State at the recent town
elections. Nor is the great work closed.
Other and more interesting chapters will
be opened as time goes on and when Mo-
vemoer lS44 rolls round, the grand con-
clusion will come in the triumphant cleo
ioral vote of the Empire State for HENRY
Albany American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
MORGAN

Messrs. FAULKNER and Lucas, the rival eandi-
dates foi Congress, were at Morgan Court on Mon
day Mr.. Faulkner WOO goIdea opinions among
his old friends, who are ralying to his support in
crowds, The contest for the Assembly between
o'Ferrsli( Whig) and Myers (Locofoco) s highly
exciting. There is little or no doubt of brilliant
Wing victory in the county. The Wings in
high spirits, the Democratic leaders Responding,
because their rank and file smell something rotten
IN Lpeofoeo policies, and are careless about perpe-
tuating their power.
We have heard Of number Of changes from the
Locoioco party and we doubt not that the result oil
to-dsy's election will confirm the fact.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
.
POSTMASTER AT PRINCETON.

Mr.. Tyler has removed from ofiee, Robert ~
Hornor, Esq the postmaster al Princeton y. =
The editor Of The Princeton Wing says be has IN
quired into the nstefi that the removal IS virtual
" made and that Il is soleiy on political grounds
Mr.. Honor was suspected Of being friendly 70 Mr..
Clay, and this alone has been deemed heinons
enough IN the eyes Of The President TO induce his
election. The change has been made against the
expressed wishes of majority Of the people Of
Princeton, too, as appears from the Wing. Il is Of
little moment that the removal has been made in
the face Of the declarations Of John Tyler himself,
for he has violated these too often to create
prise, and nobody would think Of seriously referring
the captain to his former pledges and promises g.
bout removing incumbents from Office who bad
faithfully snd honestly performed their du:ies.-
Mr.. Hornor's successor is Of course Tyler Lo-
fnfoeo
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

Do M ajor Noah is reported TO have renounc-
ed Tylerism, and is about to commence new pa
per in New York. The Major will prove to
be as good at Bodybuilding as Mr. Calhoun
himself this rate, his transitions being as easy
us they are sudden. He Is fellow of infinite a
bity though, and We can only account Tor his ire
quent Newspaper enterprises, by suPposing that
long practice has made it a passion with him, or .
sorf of second nature.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
TwEEnLE DUN Ann TwErpLE DEE. =

TwEEDLE DUN AND TwEEpLE Der
James ID. Uassoa, Esq. an intimate person.
al and political friend Of Mr.. Van Buren,,
has recently become an office holder under
this Administration. having been appoint
ed Postmaster at Albany. We would re.
spectfully direct the attention of the Editor
Of the Globe to this important fact, which
we presume he has overlooked IN his eager
search for Conservatism, Iylerism, &c.
in another quarter. The Albany Atlas,
which IS as visilant, and at least as dlsin-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
POTOMAC FIsAERIEs.

The continued Indictment weather Throughout,
the las, month and the greater part Of the present.
has much retarded the fisheries Of the Potomac
river The weather at the close oflast week was
warm, and better prospect was the consequence
The Alexandria Gazette of Monday says: there
we're number Of arrivals oferaft from the different
landings below Shad were rather plentiful at
$1,75 to s. per bundled. Herrings were scarce
a, g, so TO So per thousand.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
OF HORN, TIE SUPPOSED MUIR
DERER.

ARREST OF HORN, THE SUPPOSED MUIR
DERER.
The Philadelphia papers contain &C.
commits of the arrest of Horn, the supposed
muir derer of his vito. The Ledger has
the following particulars:
.ArreSt Of a Supposed Murde@.-A
man calling himself Adam Horn, was ar
rested yesterday morning at the house OF
Mr.. Zimmerman, IN Letllia Court, by Of
ficers Wolf and Philips, under the follow.
ing circumstances, upon suspicion of be.
ing the person who perpetrate1 the re.
cent murder, near Baltimore, of his wife
Malinda. 1t appears that Adam, day
or so since, made application TO the Rev.
Mr.. Borgess., Of Trinity Church, at the
corner of 9th and Spruce streets, for ad.
vice touching the transfer of some prop.
erty at his late residence in Baltimore CO.
and that his appearance excited the sus-
pcion OF on elderly German, residing in
the same house, named Matthias Schwei-
zer, who informed Alderman Redman OF
the facts.
A warrant was accordingly issued, and
after watch ng for sometime at the mouse
in Letitia Court, the person was arrested
and carried before the Alderman. A,
the corner of Second and Pine streets, on
his way to the office, hc was asked his
business, aud he replied that he was a
shoemaker. AT the same moment he
was observed TO let fall tailor's thimble.
Though a small matter, this fact may lead
to important results. On his person was
found lease executed by Andrew Gram
mar devising TO Adam Horn for the term
Of nine hundred and nne,y-nine years, a
piece Of real property described as being
the same granted By John B. Reese and
wife, by deed dated March IL, 1912, TO
the said Andrew Grammar, and recorded
in the land Office of Baltimore county, in
Liber 2l9, folio III. The deed which
lead to his arrest was also found upon
him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
or,espondeace Of the BoAimore Patriot.
CUMBERLAND. April 90. 1913.

tuMbEhLAND, y HIi ~, lC4o'
Tho freshet is over, the waters have
subsidized, and we can now answer with
certainty, that the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal has wiihsiood the tremendous food
without injury, except in few unfinished
Places, where the damage is slight. Had
II been completed, we are now satisfied it
would have sustained no injury, and that
the property Of the citizens would have
been protected.
Some Of the shantees along the STR am
were flooded, and che of them was moved
a short distance. Many Of our citizens
(as they often before have been obliged
to do) removed temporarily. Some
cellars were filed with water, and fences,
small out-f ouses, &c. were carried off
but with these things we are familiar. -
The damage is inconsiderable.
General Mcneil is here, and has give
entire satisfaction TO us all. His removal
Of all doubts Oft the early completion of the
Canal, has so inspired us that we are will
ling TO work for our victuals and clothes,
and trust for the balance; and we are de-
d 10 stand by and sustain him UNI
iii the great work shall be finished may
now predict that it will be in operation
some lime in 1874.
The Railroad is row doing an excel
lent business. This day the first regu-
lar produce purchaser, and wholesale gro
Gerry store, commences operations. lie
will soon be followed by many others, as
well as by domestic, dry good, hardware,
and other wholesale dealers; The manu-
lecturers will next follow. Our farmers
have taken the field, and are at The head
Of the marcn OF Improvements,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

"Mr. Clay himself informed us that he
had not interfered in the remotest manner,
by word or act. 10 the Speakers election;
and that he even regretted Mr.. Whites
election as Speaker; for although gratifed
at the promotion of valued friend, he
clearly ioresaw what actually happened,
that II would be ascri5ed 10 his diclaton.'
Mr.. Clay, we have the strongest rea-
sons for believing, for this cause, prefer.
red Mr.. Wise himself, as Speaker, to Mr.
White. But, in point OF fact, he express
sed no preference and took no part. An
honorable delicacy, and elevated sense OF
propriety, dictated the strictest neutrality,
and he observed this course. We do not
speak at random or without sufficient war.
/ ami. --Richmond Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
The New York Journal of Commerce

The New York Journal of Commerce
says that a recent Act of the Legislature
of that State coirms the title OF naturally
ed citizens to real estate, and renders va
lid any conveyance executed by them;
also of aliens, who have filed, or shall
within ono year, from the date of the Act,
(Aptil 10, l643,) file the deposition or
affirmation specified in sec. Is, art Q,
chap. l, part 2, R. S., during the term Of
five years from the passage of the Act.
The Act is not to affect rights already
vested. The same privileges are extend.
ed to native Indians,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
MCDOWELL AND THOMAS

GOVERNORS MCDOWELL AND THOMAS
We find in tb< Baltimore American tie follow
irs detail Of tho facs Of the unpleasant le"con'fe
a, Stanton last week betyeen these two gentle
men. Tic article is from the Richmond star
We have tho particulars from corresroH'ien'
of fight, that occurred at Staunton on TUESDAY
Lest. between Gov Mcdowell and Gov. Thomas,
OF Maryland Gov Thomas reached that p,See
in the Valley stage about / ] O'Clock, and Gov.
Mcdowell 10 the Charlottesville stage, about
an hour afterwards. They put up al the same ho'
iel aud met there, but did not sPeak-both de
signing to take the Lexington stage. When the
sage cape up, Governor Mcdowell handed ms
lady into the stage. and he was also in the act OF
entering when he observed Thomas al his side end
demanded where he wa. going 10 which he re-
piied---'io the stage" This hs was assured he
should not do, and from words they proceeded 10
blows, Governor Mcdowell employing his umlrel-
Ia With marked eject upon his adversary. The
hyNendsrs then intetierred and the battle was
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
THE NEW CLERKS OFFICES,

The now Clicks Offices on the north east cor
ner of the public square, have been finished and
occupied within the last month, and all the pa
pers. &c connected with them, removed there
We have been requested to state this fact, because
many of the citizens of the county are not yet a.
ware of the change.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

The debates in the United States Sem
ale upon the Oregon Question, and the
votes there, were attracting good deal
of attention in England. Mr.. McDuffie's
and Mr.. Calhoun's remarks on the pro.
posed settlement in Oregon were copied
with satisfaction, while Mr.. Linn was
laughed at for his rabid hostility to the
Bsitishers.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27
RAIL ROAD MEETING AT PITTSBURGH

RAIL ROAD MEETING AT PITTSBURGH.
The Pittsburgh Advocate says that the
Railroad meeting held there on Saturday
was so numerously attended by al classes,
as well from the country as the town,
that it was found necessary Immediately
after the organization, to adjourn to The
open air.
The meeting came TO order by appoint.
ing Hon. Harmar Denney, President c.
Avery, Thomas Davidson Of Fayette, j.
10. PIummer and ]. Oliver of Westmore-
land, C.. Anderson and Pollard McCor.
mac, Vice Presidents and J. w. Bidjle,
Thomas Philips, and w. FL. Whitney,
Secretaries.
Judge wilkins, on behalf Of the Com
mittee appointed on the 18th ult., stated
that tina, Committee, in calling the pres
ent meeting, had but yielded to the pub.
lie feeling, which was in favor Of a rail.
road in preference to Macadamised road.
He read letter which that Committee
had received from the President of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
in reference to the proposed work. The
letter stated that the city OF Baltimore
had already contributed three millions OF
dollars, and tho citizens, individually
three millions more, and that at present
no aid from that quarter could be expect
ed, and that the plan Of constructing the
work beyond Cumberland has been neces-
sarily deferred.
Judge Wilkins stated that there were
Two routes, the one by way of Browns
vile, the other by way Of Connellsville,
and that the latter was preferred by Mr.
Latrobe, the Engineer Of the Baltimore
Company who was present the other by
Mr.. Knight. Mr.. Latrobe's estimate, al
present prices for constructing the single
track road to Connellsville, together with
the necessary machinery for putting it in
operation, is 81 ,5a6,2l5.
Judge Wilkins read report which
provides that a Committee Of one bundled
citizens shall BE- appointed, with necessa-
ry power, to nqul:e into the prospect oil
raising means 10 complete the r al to
ConnelIsville, and that on annunciation
that books are open for subscription shall
be deemed and taken as favorable re
port.
Mr.. Plumcr Fl m Wistnor- land, and
Mr.. Davids, Of Cuunellsyille, said that
the citizens of their districts would give
as much in proportion to tn II assessment
as The citz, MS Of pttsburg. and that the
farmers generally were disposed to give
up the right of way.
The resolutions offered by Judge VIII
kns were adopted Dr.. E. d. Gazzam
then read a report and resolutions from q
Committee appointed some years snce,
after which the meeting adjourn d.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

Fr3- MCGOWAN, the member ofthe Pennsylva-
MIA Legislature, from Philadelphia county, who
assaulted Bratton upon the Goor Of the House, has
resigned his seat to avoid expulsion. prop
osition that he he censured by the Speaker was
losl BY vie If ~ 10 &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

The Pittsburg papers report trade to be
very active 10 that city. The Canal was
in full operation, and the Allegheny, Mo-
nongahela and Ohio rivers in fine order for
navigation. Produce and merchandise
we're ariving ami departing in large
quantities, and every thing betokened full
activity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

On Monday evening the Democratic
members of the New York Legislature
me. in caucus, and passed resolutions re-
commencing the assembling OF Nation
al Convention at Baltimore on the 4th
Monday of November next, 1913, to nom
mate candidates for President and Vice
President and declaring that though
they (lhe caucus) are ready TO support
the candidate If the convention, it is their
conviction that Martin Van Buren, is the
choice Of the Democracy Of New York.
The Hon. Edward Stsuly has been
unanimously nominated as the Wing can.
ddate for Congress in the Eighth Con-
gressional District Of North Carolina
The Convention assembled to make this
nomination, adopted among others, the
following resolutions:
ReSolved, That in the opinion o! this
Convention, the high and commanding
talents, the exalted patriotism, and the
just and dignifed sentiments of the Hon.
HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky, entite HIM to
the esteem AMI gratitude not ofthe Wing
party ony-but Of every American citl.
zen: and this Convention considers him
better calculated to guide The ship of State
wisely and successfully, than ary other
whose name has been mentioned in con-
recton with the next Presidency.
Resohed, That we have entire conf
dence in the purity Of purpose, ability,
high honor, and genuine patriotism of the
Hon. Edward Sranly, and that the Wings
of the district owe him respect end graft.
tude, for his jealous and faithful advoca.
cy OF the great principles for which they
Cortland
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

The bronze statue of Jefferson, which
was formerly in the Capitol, has been ie-
moved and placed in front Of tho Pres.
dents House,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

a. Every such citizen who shall own
and be himself in actual occupation of a
leasehold estate, with the evidence of IT,
tie recorded tco months before he shall
offer to vote, ola term originally not less
than fce gears, of The annual vdtue on rent
of twenty dollars, shall be entitled to vote
in the county, city, town, or borou gh, in
which the land shall lie. If the land lies
in several counties and be insufficient TO
en,itle him to vote in each, then he shall
vote where the greater part Of the land lies.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-04-27

8. Every such citizen being entitled to
a reversion OF vested remainder in fee,
expectant on an estate for life or lives, in
land OF the value fifty dollars, and so
assessed to be, if any assessment thereof
be required by law; and (unless his title
shall have come to him by descent, devise,
marriage, or marriage settlement) having
been so entitled for six months, shall be
entitled to vote in the county, city, town,
or borough, in which such land shall lie.
If the land lies in several counties and be
insufficient to entille him TO vote in each,
Their he shall vote where the greater part
Of the land lies.