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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
From The Bsliimore Amsricss.
THIS AFFAIR All MONTEREY.

II The Government ct Washington is, be-
lore this time, in possession Of despaich,s
from Commodore Jones Of the Pacific
Squadron, containing all the particulars
connected with the recent capture Of tho
town Of Monterey, in California. Lieut..
Ilarlstern, Of the U. s. Navy. bearer Of
despaieh.s from the Commodore, SAILED
from Monterey in the U. s. ship York.
town on The pad November, and IVES
landed at San Bias on the 7ih Of Dectm.
br. From thence he proce,ded across
the country to The city of Mexico, thence
10 Vera Cruz, and thence to New Or.
leans, where be arrived on the lath inst.
at appears that about the first Of Sep
TENDER last, while the squadron unJes The
command Of Commodore Jones, was living
at Callao, arrivals from the United States
brought intelligence of The angry CORES.
lpondence between the Governm, Mt Of
Mexico and The United States. Amongst
other items, the letter of BocanegrH, the
Minister OF War, was recevt al Coliao.
The American Consul and Commodore
Jones, Judging from the tenor of this epis-
| tie, concluded dist war had been declar.
I ed between the two Governments, and q
rumor prevailing the same time that Mex.
leo had agreed 10 surrender the Caliior-
Mas TO the British for the purpose ofrais-
ing maney to prosecute (which was
confirmed by the mysterious departure Of
the British fleet al Calao The night tfler
the recep,loo Of this intelligence-caused
Commodore Jones 10 weigh anchor I'm.
medlaiely and sail for Monterey.
Upon the ARRIVAL Of the squadron before
Monterey, on the 10Th November, Com
nodore Jones caused the ns,t 10 anchor
with spring cables, and sent Captain Arm
strong with message to the comma nder
oi the fort. with perempiory Older to
surrender upon rho penalty of a lombard
ment, allowing him eighteen hours to de-
eide his course. At twelve o'clock Mt
night, the Mexican Governor, Alvarado,
anticipated the expiration Of the time al.
lowed, aud sent message 10 Commodore
Jones. informing him tina, the toIt was
surrendered to him, together with all the
property Of the Mexican Government,
and the command Of tho CALIFORNIA; as
well. Whereupon detachment of troops
was sent to take possession, in The name
Of tho United States. and on the morning
following the stars and stripes were seen
flu,tering over the bal,ements Of Monte
rey.
few days afterwards {or the 2lst Of
November) Commodore Jones, whilst on
shore, got possession al a file Of Ameri-
can papers, OF several weeks later date
than those received at Callao, which con-
tanned Information Of the Pacific settle.
ment of the controversy between Mexico
and the United States. Upon ascertain
ing that the capture Of Monterey Ind been
made under mistake, he withdrew tho
American force from the fort, released
the property surrendered, ard on tho Goth
the squadron withdrew from the coast"
As matter Of course, the capture or
Monterey had created the creates. excite
ment in Mexico. Lieut.. Hartstern, in
his journey across the Pacific to The At
lau,lc. wore his naval uniform, and was
extremely well treated every whero on
the route.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
From The BALTIMORE Amer,ean.
OHIO.


We learn from an article in the Cincin..
natl Gazstte that while the credit Of Tho
State OF Ohio has been preserved, by tho
punciual pay ment OF the iutercs, ON It's
debt, no part OF the interest has been paid
by the sale Of State Bonds. The resour.
ces Of The State, out Of which its debts
may be paid are very large but i, ye,
remains TO be seen whether the Legisla-
ture will make the proper appropriations
to tina. end. The State contains an aran
exceeding 1000 square miles, or about
% 600, 900 ucres. The arabic land -
estimated at $4,000 900 Of acres, and
nearly all oi this IS OF uncommon fertility.
The lncreasr Of population from 1910
to 1920, was 350,674, and from 1920 to
1880. 1856, 245, and from 1880 to 1910,
SIT 49,. The increase from 1920 to
1910, amounting 10 near II million, is at.
'rbuted mainly 10 the influence Of tho
works Of Internal Improvement, The
present population is believed 10 be L.
500 900.
The true raluc Of the real estate. sub.
Jet 10 taxation, is not less than $780,
900 900 and that of personal property
not less than $50 600, 000-maktng an.
aggregate Of $3.50 100000 subject to,
taxs.ioD.
The exports OF the State are set down
at 20 COG, GOO per annum, which is be-
lieved 20 be far below the true amount,
'nasmuch as the exports from Cincinnati
alone exceed half that amount.
The funded debt II Chic IS in round
numbers $l5, 900 900, and the annual iu-
te'est thereon 100000.
Her resources, besides taxation, sro
7l7a5 miles Of navigable canals, and 81
mites of slackwater navigation, trayeIslng
regions of unsurpassed Fertility, besides
stocks in various road and canal compa-
MES.
The State owns about lISG00 acres
of the Miami Canal lands, and bout 1861
600 acres of Wabash and Etie Canal
lands-which are worth more tha, half a
million.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
INDIANA.

WIKI State Convention met st Indianapolis
nm Tus.iey the 18th instant, and nomins,sd to'
Governor =, the next election. tho present incum'
hont Samuel Bigger, and for Lieut.. Governor Jahr
II. Brady. These nominations are said TO BE-
very popular and little doubt is entertained OF ihcii
triumphant sncces'.
The l.ncofocos have also nominated, in Convrn'
tim, Jane, Whitcomb for Governor, and Jesse ID
Bright. for Lieut.. Governor. The Wayne County
Record represents the Loco nominees as both re-
.pectsble members Of their party, bet one was dis
anced in 1910, asd the other will succeed no bet
ter in 1919.
II i. m, probable, tho Indiana psrer' say. tbs, q
Senator of the United States. will he chosen the
present winter from that State. The Senate, n AT
early part Of the session. passed resolution to g
into an election, but it was voted down 10 the
House. where The Loo os have majority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26


The Washington Correspondent OF the
New York Courier thus exposes some oi
the in'rigues of Mr.. Van Buren, in North
Carolina.
In the management Of this business ia
North Carolina, Mr.. Van Bur, D has ea
hlbIted his usual duplicty bul not ms nc-
costomed adroliness IN roDceaIipg it,
During the contest Mr.. Brown exhibited
ltteEs from Mr.. Van Buren, showing that
he had no confidence IN SAUNDERS, and
the Democratic party should cleo, bis
friend Mr.. Brown.
Extracts from these letters have since
found their way into public prints, and
MIR. Saunders meets them by The produce
lion Of letters, written at the same time
to him by Mr. Van Buren,, in which he
expresses confidence 10 his democracy
and sincere wishes for his success.
BY the exposure ossnch tricks as these,
and by the unfair efforts Of Mr.. Van Blu
rem and his friends to defea, Mr.. Calhoun,
a feeling of rnmi,y has been epgendered
tina, is daily increasing 10 bitterness, and
is effec,ually destroying the boas,ed har.
mony Of the Loco Foco family.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
THE PRESIDENCY AND THE Locos.

THE PRESIDENCY AND THE LoCos.
Oar Locofoco opponents are showing their hands
IN several quarters for their respective favorites-
The claims OF each are presented in as strong
eoors =, their political histories will admit, and oil
In turn are recommended to the earnest support OF
the faithful
Mr.. Van Buren, is oy his own declaration, wiling
to serve the democracy another term.
Col Johnson has been nominated bya State Con-
.ention in Missouri. subject TO the decision OF the
National Democratic Convention.
M. Calhoun has been nominated by the State
I,eyi.la,ares of South Carolina and Georgia.
Mr. Bnchsnan has bsen put ia nomination. hnds
long adirea. in his recommendation adopted TO the
people It the United States by State Convention
rersntly assembled at Harrisburg.
General Ca.s has been brought out By . fs-
urinary meetings of tho people.
Here A.. four candidates pretty strongly en-
dorsel; ard fifth whose claims arc worth entsr-
,ninins. whose accounts will have to be settled by
III. democracy in grand council.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH ENGLAND.
"A communication from General Dull
Green appeared in the MsdIsonian Of the
18th INST. on the subject Of our CONNECT
cial intercourse with Great Britain. The
writer believes that a disposition exists on
the part of the British Government to ex-
terd special advantages to the United
States in the way of trade, provided tha,
such notifications were made in our tar.
IF as to admit British manufactures on
easy terms. He says:
Indeed was authorized by Lord Alb.
erdeen himself, to say, that II was his
earnest desire to place the commercial
relations of the two countries on terms OF
reciprocity, ard am persuaded that a
treaty may be made, providing for the
admission of cotton, rice, and Indian corn,
into England and her dependencies, Mt a
nominal duty, or duty free, md that the
trade in lumber and provisions and all our
surplus products. may be placed on the
same footing as the like products Of her
colonies; at the same time that bur navi-
cation may obtain concessions no less i'm
por,ant. And that for granting us these
favors, England will ask of US no more
than tina. our tariff shall be so modified as
to her manufactures, MS to charge there
on no higher rate of duty than is indis.
pensabe to provide foron economical ad.
ninstraiion of our Government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
THE LADY'S BOOK.

We have received the February number OF
Godeys Lady's Book. Ii is embelished with two
steel rngravings-ths Sketcher, and Ven'tisn
Elopement Scene. The usual plate of Fashions
accompanies the work; also very pretty portraits OF
two children. Among the contributors, are 10 be
found the popular names Of Miss Leslie, Mrs
Hale, N. r. Willis, &c.
The pdblisher of the Lady'' Book has made up
q very beautiful Centre Table Ornament, Of the
steel engraving. which from time to time sceomPa'
MED the work, and offers thirteen of them for the
low prize Of or. dollar, or copy Of the Lsdy''
Book and the Centre Table Ornament for three
dollars in advance, See sdysrfisemsni ia appetizer
sskvnr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
RELIEF OF THE STATES.

the rr j"c, nf the Hon. W. Cost johnson IN re-
satun 10 tl,s issue by the General Government OF
$500 600 900 in bonds Of the U. States, to be di-
viird among the States and Territories. according
40 their fraees representation. seems 10 be gaming
last IN nuh'r favor. The matter is yet untouched
by either Of the great political parties OF the day.
and this alone seems TO induce its dispsss'onaie
consideration. The plan nf Mr. Johnson proposes
thai the proceeds Of the ssles OF the public lands be
pledged for the ultimate redemption Of the bonds OF
the general government, which are amply sufficient
fot the purpose. Under the present embarrassed
condition OF many of the States Of The Unon and
,h- impo.sbihty of their Indebtedness being can
selled, the adoption of Mr.. Johnson plan seems
10 be the onl, thing that save them from IN
.,isDble disgrace. The project deserves and we
are suEe will receive the consideration to which its
weigh, and Importance entitle it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
MULLER AND rae END On THE WORLD.

MILLER AND THE END or The WORLD.
The general reader is aware Of some Of the curl
Gus notions about The end of the world which have
been entertained by 3 ~ould-be prophet named
Miller. who has been promnlgsIng them for some
time past. to The effect that The world was ~ be de-
s,royed the present year. The period for this pre-
dicted event. has been varioUsy stated, IN Feoroa-
~, 10 April. and in October, but none OF the pro-
psecies fxed the time ls;rr than the ysaf 1883 -
Miller has succeeded 10 making many Ffoseiytes 10
bis belief 10 the north and the east. In Boston,
ri. followers hsve commenced temple capable OF
holding several thousand person, which the mayor,
however laid 81 injunction upon. owing to the in
security Of the walls, and they have also Pubica-
lion in the city OF New York, called the Midnight
Cys. intended to warn the people Of the coming
the Miller temple in Boston is built. va. only
leased for fifteen months; and We have heard OF
similar doings of the Mlserite., oil with view 10
the approaching Of the winding up Of our world.
1t ha. jus, been discovered, however, ths, the
calculation. of Miller, have turned out 10 be wrong
for the third or fourth time. In looking over or
exchanges yesterday, our eye. fell upon the follow
ing paragraph from the New York Journal OF Com
merce. We imagine this announcement viii pos
sess more than ordinary interest to oil those VINO
have been expecting M,Iler's prophecy to be real
ICED, at least the upprepared portion OF them as
they can now breathe freely sgain, and sleep
.oandly under The assurance bot the grea, settle
ment do, I. removed SO Ear from the time predict
ed by the Millerites:
..TpE Tia. PRoLosoED II, is understood that
Miller and b is associates have recently carefully
reyie~ed the calculation upon which they found
the propbec, Of the approach OF the end OF the
world uaen an error tcas discovered IN the foot
ing Of one oft columns Of thousand years
This ia very important discovery just now. II
will dspel .he uneasine.s about so sudden go-oif.
and gives promise that we are Yet to witness the
filling Of many hubble, aud realise the enjoyment
of many panic before the end OF all things. The
ascension robes with which many OF the Miller
lies on Long Island have provided themselves are
not likely TO be wanted"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
THE BANKRUPT LAW.

The Baltimore American says" Ii il
rather singular tact. that 10 those see
tons oflhe country. generally speaking
where the most frequent use has been
made ofthe Bankrupt Law, the most ac-
tive etfons have been made 10 procure its
repeal. From table in The Philadelphia
United States Gazette, il appears tina, IN
The Sisteiof Maine. one in every la OF
the white inhabitants has awaited himself
u the Lsw-alihough Gov. Fairfield as
serted IN bis late message that the repeal
OF ihe Act, would in that State, DO re-.
garded with general. no, to say universal
appreciation. la Vernon. IS the next
largest proportion, viz: in ls9. The
Legislature oi that State has passed reso.
lutions csllicg for the repeal, and Mr..
Everett, one Of the representatives, oil
Vermont, was the first to move il in the
House. Connecticut has one petitioner to
a2l OF her white population; Massachu-
sslis one 70 Sol; Kentucky one TO 32S;
South Alabama one to 3i5 New York
one to 800; Pennsylvania one to $50 !;
Maryland one 10 $50; and South Caro-.
lima one TO l245. The proportion in the
United States, 50 far as heard from, is one
to 375. The District of Columbia has
the largest proportion Of petitioners, being
one To los. The article in the Gazette
saws:
"From the operation ofthe law thus Far,
we should Judge from the foregoing table,
that its effects were. as its trainers auiici-
pated, saIuiary relieving ih'se who have
been mos, largely engaged in commerce,
and Of course most affected by the pecu-
liar and unlocked for events Of the few
past years. And we have no doubt the
continuance OF the law, by afFording fur
Their relief to those who h,ve not awaited
themselves oft, and checking an iBordia-
ate spirit of speculation, aud too much
extended credit, will produce in a few
years healthy state Of business.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

RETIREMENT OF Gov. DAVIS FROM THE
COUNCIL We learn that before Gov Da.
Wis retired from the Council chamber yes
:erdsy, he was addr, ssed by the Hon.
Mr.. Davis, Of Plymouth, senior member
Of The Council, IN behalf Of his assoc lates.
Repor, speaks highly Of this speech, and
Of the interest with which il was received
Mr.. d., al some length and with much
ability, reviewed the public life and la
bors Of Gov. Davis, in the councils of his
native State, on The floor Of both hons, S
of Congress-and concluded with re.
mark to which we believe every good
citizen will heartily respond, that the
name Of John Davis will be enrolled with
the magistrates and worthless OF New
England, who have walked before this
people in all the wisdom and uprigh,ness
which are gwen 10 man.
Gov. Davis responded in an eloquent
and feeling manner. He glanced at same
of the incidents of his political life, and
forcibly illustrated the principles by which
his public conduct had been governed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

A Coon AiovE.-The N. Y. CONNER.
cial states that the Secretary oil the Ma.
Wy has determined TO test the economy
and advantage Of a change in the system
of procuring The supply of clothing re-.
c,uircd for the sailors, by the employment
Of destitute and industrious femal.s to
make up portion Of the clothes. The
Commercial adds;
at is source OF sincere qualification
10 know tina, MIR. Secretary Upshur has
taken SO just and liberal view Of his
public duties, aud we trust the result may
fully Justify his laudable intentions. we
trust that in carrying out this char''a-
BILE object, fair and just compensation
will be given TO industrious labor. ms
will contrast sdvsntsgeous'y with tho
grinding practices Of some contractors.
who allow less for a days labor OF the
poor than is Indispensable TO support
| iile,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
From he ". Y. Journal Of Commerce Of Friday
THE SOMERS MUTlNY.

Decision of the Court of Enquiry.-On
visiting the North Carolina this morning,
our reporter was informed that the Court
OF Enquiry came 10 decision in the case
submitted to them by The Secretary OF
the Navy, Oh Thursday night.
The Court then adjourned to this day,
at 2 o'clock, P. M, when they will finish
their labors, and tra nsmit the result to
the Navy Department. Ofthe complex.
ion of their opinion nothing can be known
until made public by the Sccretssy Of
the Navy; but from the short time which
elapsed from the closing ofthe tesI mony
until the agreement, Of the Court. u is
supposed 20 be favorable to Lieut.. Nc
Kenxie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The citizens Of Wheeling held meet.
ing a, the City Hall. on Friday evening
last, to take into consideration the proprle.
ty of mpmorializing Congress on the sub
ject Of Hon. w. Cost Johnson's plan for
the Relief of the States, at which Dor.
rance McGinnis, ESQ. was called 10 pre-
side. and VIM. S. Goshorn, Esq. appoint
ed Secretary.
The ohjec, cf,he meeting was explain.
ed by J. E. Whrrton, Esq. on whose
motion a committee Of five was appointed
TO take the matter into consideration, and
report to an adjourned meeting.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

THE QUsRRgLs OF THE Loco Ferus IN
NoRTu CaRoLlSA.--ln the Charleston
Mercury of Tuesday, we find the follow
ing reference Ia the proceedings OF the
North Carolina Legislature
According to the Charlotte Jefferso-
MAN, the Van Buren, men in North Car
DINA are helping the Wings by turning
their cannon upon the Democratic col
umns.
The Jeffersonian charges them with
attempting to geirymandtr the State by
merging the Calhoun Districts into Dis.
Wing majority, for the purpose of secur-
ing the ascendency for Van Buren, in all
the districts where there will be demo-
cratic msjorities.
Thai paper states that il was notorious
at Raleigh, that the Hon. Bedford Brown
openly denounced Judge Saunders and
and the friends Of Mr.. Calhoun in North
Carolina as worse than Whgs--and de-
ciared he would sooner vote for Graham
than Saunders.
1t is said that the plan proposed for Sc.
curing the exclusion of Mr.. Calhoun's
friends from the command &c any District,
will probably give the Wings a mojority
Of the Districts
TIE jeff rsonian Indignantly denoun-
ces this deseriion to the enemy, that they
may wound their own democratic COM
rides, md declares that the Democrats
of the West will not submit to ireasons.
BILE sacrifice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The OLD NORTH SrATE-And. Repu.
diatioa. --Thete is no CHI nce OF the abom
Unable doctrine Of Reputation getting
foothold 10 North Carolina. Her whole
people, without distinction of party, es
TEEN a good name for honesty, justice,
and strict regard 10 the obligations of mo-
raiiy, as valuable TO community ms TO
each OF the menbers composing it. This
was fully established by the action orihe
Senate on Monday. Bonds to the amount
of $50, 900 due by the Wilmington Rail
Road Company, bm endorsed BY the State,
were protested for non-payment, the Com
pany being unable to meet them. A reso
luton was reported for the State TO pay
them nti At once, and t passed the State
Senate, where there is Locoioco m,lor.
ity Of ten, by an overwh, Inning majority.
We were greatly pleased with the home
ly remarks of Mr.. Dodson, western far
mrr, and the wheelhorse Of =" Dem1cra.
cy" in that quarter. "Sir," SAID he,
+" North Carolina is my molher--foke oil
that / hare, but preserve her "good name
bright aud up,arntshed." So long US this
feeling is cherished and acted upon, we
may quarrel nbou, politics, but the heart
of the Commonwealth is in the RICH, place.
Raleigh Register.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
BANK or VIRGINIA.

Alta meeting Of the Board Of Direc.
tors Of the Bank Of Virginia, held al
their Banking House, on the l7th Janu-
arg, ls43-present John Peterborough
Il. w. Moucure, Cor5in Warwick, VIM.
II. Hubbard, William Gray, Lewis Webb,
John J. London. Henry LudIam. All oI
whom having qualified as Directors for
the present year, on motion Of Corbin
Warwick, Dir. John peterborough was
called to the Chair. Whereupon, 90 mo
ton of H. w. Moncure, the election OF
President was entered upon, and Gen.
James w. Pegrsm was nominated by
II. w. Moncure for the Office when,
upon the vote being called, il stood as
follows:
For Gen. Pegram--H. w. Moncure,
John J. London, VIM. II. Hubbard, Lew
is Webb.
For DR.. observation-disclosures War.
wick. Henry Ladlam, William Gray.
Dr.. Brokenbrough then rose and said,
tina, "as the votes now stand, there can
be no election without my vote. Al
though my services IN this Bank have
been so Ill requited, am not disposed to
throw any impediment in the way Of the
operations of the Bank, or to embarass
its business by preventing the choice of a
head to the Institution, and for that rea-
son shall cast my vote in favor of Gen.
Pegram. He is, therefore, duly elected
President"
The result of the election having been
communicated TO Gen. Pegram, he there.
upon--having frs, duly quallhed-took
his sea, at the Board.
On taking the chair, the President re.
turned his acknowledgements for the hon
or conferred by his election, and assured
the Directors that he felt sensibly the re.
sponsiblity OF the Office, increased as IT
had been by the circumstances which
now attended il, and that he confidently
relied on them for the relief Of that res.
possibility, as much as possible, by har
monious and jealous CO. operation, IN fos.
tering aud sustaining the interests OF the
institution.
The election of Cashier was postponed
till Tuesday next. The other officers
were re.appointed.- Ertract From the
Minutes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

In New Hampshire the Wing candidate
for Governor is Col. Joseph Cilley, (broth-
er of the late Jonathan Cilley, of Thomas
ION, } a gallant officer of the last war with
England. The Loco candidate is Henry
Hubbard, an old Federalist. When Col.
Cilley was fighting bravely on the from
tier, Hubbard was busy in getting dele.
gates elected to the Hartford Conven.
ton. Now Hubbard is called the Demo-
cratic candidate, and Cilley the Federal.