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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-30
MR.. CLAWS LETTER.

"For each dark libel that thou lick'st TO shape,
Thou meyst from law, but not from scorn escape
We placed before our readers last week letter
written by Mr. Clay to the Dnuphn County (Pa)
Clay Club, in which they will remember the fol-
lowing noble declaration Of honest triumph:"
Acting under the maxim that honesty was the
best policy and upon the conviction that truth Is
omnipoteBi, and public justice certain, bore the
unmerited reproaches cast upon me, as became me-
I have not been disappointed. stand indicated,
in the hearts, and by the spontaneous acclamations
of my fellow. citizens The industry and malignity
of my enemies will no doubt prompt perseverance
In these attacks. Perversions of my language,
misrepresentation Of my course, old scraps from
battered and obsolete newspapers-eyen fabrica-
tion and forgery and will continue to be en-
ployed to vitupefste and vlfy me. But like all
preceding assaults, they will be unavailable, and
shal remain invunerable to them ali"
We are more and more convinced every day
that the system of detracton, calumny and person
al abuse which has been kept up for years against
MIR. Clay, is now to be waged with redoubled VIC
lonce and fury against him. As the time OF the
election draws nearer, AMI the fortunes of the Lo-
20 Focos become more desperate, the tongue Of
SANDER and abuse will become more envenomed
The Amos Kendalls of the land who do not "bush
to be branded with the SlandefeI's name, will rise
up in scores to ,illify and abuse him. We shall
keep the above extract before readers, so that
when the lies and ISLANDERS thicken around him,
they may know the sources and the proper con.
structions to place upon them. As far as in our
powell lays, we shall keep the People advised of
them. They shall never lose sight of the great
American, standing proudly erect upon the embat'
Elements of the Constitution, unawed by the storm
of detraction raging around him. Let the DO" be
bent and the bar bed shafts and poisonous darts
sent on their mission, the invurerable shield of a
Nations gratitude and great Peoples virtue will
ward of the intended blow, and send it back to
auiyer and ranke ia the heart Of him who sent IL.
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over the destioies Of this Union. He preserved IN
glowing and fervid coors that long, evenifu, pat
riotic, and distinguished life which Henry Clay has
devoted to his Country, and hoped and prayed to
God that this Country nigh, ever be blessed WIN
such Dictator who, ike Washington, " lei al
the ends he aimed at be his Countrys, God . ana
truths" Nov that the Spring Courts are about
closing, we hope we .hal often have the pleasure
Of bearing Nj Faulkner's voice in the Club House
and that he may unfold to Us that miraculous death
Of Loco Focoisrn 10 which he merely alluded on
Saturday night, and which occurred under the pro-
f,.sional treatment Of Doctor Tyler.
David II. Conrad, Esq made isw spirited re-
marks, who, stout Of heart and swift Of foot, had
come % miles il order to be at bis post,
Here the Gee Club struck up again, and the way
q they cleared the track for Old Kentucky" was a
caution 10 all Loco Foco,. Capt. BIondel then
arose and announced that they would close BY
singing the great buggsboo, the Dogs Elegy,
which was done in admirable style, and the meet
ing then adjourned in fine spirits, and went home to
their beds with light hearts take pleasant nap.
The next meeting Of the Club will take place on
Friday evening, the 9Th of June.
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Eron las Raltlmere Aner.sa-.

We have vet 10 hear from a single Sec
ton Of country in which the nomination
of CLAY and FRrLINGnuysEN have not
oeen received with the most cordial vel.
come by the Wings. The greatest har.
monv and enthusiasm have marked every
meeting held since the nominations were
made and the responses TO them, which
are coming in from every quarter OF the
Union, shew most conclusively that The
same spirit which animated The great
majority Of the PEOPLE Of this country in
1910, has been again qoickened into life
and action with redoubed energy. That
it will lead to the same results in 1874 that
il did in $40, the most superficial obser-
yer will, we think, readily admit
Tennessee, first during the present
campaign 10 set an example worthy Of
emulation, has not desisted from the work.
The Wings OF Rutherford, Davidson and
Wilson counties assembled in Murfrees.
borough on the 18th instant, for lbe pur.
pose Of responding 10 the nominations OF
the National Convention held 10 this city
on the lst instant. The whole body of
Wings, numbering some thousands, form.
ed a procession and moved of 10 de-
lightful grove near the town, under es-
cort of several military corps. The
meeting was presided over by CHARLES
READY, Esq. After he had explained
the objects OF the meeting, the resolutions
passed by the Young Mems Wing Ma.
tional Convention of Ratification, held in
this city on the I'd instant, were 'adopted
unanimously and without qualification"
Nine cheers followed the adoption Of the
resolutions for CLAY and FRELINGHUysEN.
1.-THE whole assembly," says the editor
of the Nashville Banner, who was present
and addressed the meeting ID his happlest
strains, "rose as one man--the ladies'
waved their handkerchiels-th the drums
rolIed-and such shout went up as we
have not heard for many day."
Addresses were delivered during the
day by the Hon. john BELL, GUsTAvus
A. HENRY, Esq, Gen. CARUTHERs and
DONALD MACLEOD, Esq.
The following resolution respecting the
Texas question was adopted by the meet
ing:
ReSolred, That we have the utmost
confidence in the patriotism, integrity and
ability of HENRY CLAY, 10 manage the
question CT the annexation of Texas, in
any emergency, so as to preserve our ma
tional honor and promote our best inter.
eStS.
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MR.. CLAY AT HOME.

Mr.. CLAY reached Lexington on Sat-
urday night, 25th inst, about IL o'clock,
in fine health and spirits. lie was en-
Enthusiastically received by thousands, well
coined home by Elk Chief Justice Ron.
ERTsoN, and escorted to Ashland by the
blaze of hundreds OF torch. lights.
He attempted to escape the pageant,
but the people forestalled him. They
drew him out Of the stage at the suburbs,
and compelled him to receive their form,
al greetings through Judge ROBERTSON,
and to hear their spontaneous cheers. lie
replied, good humoredly, that he was very
happy to see them--happy 10 see every
one of them-but there was fine old
lady in the neighborhood he would rather
see than any body else aud, begging
them TO allow him to hasten to Ashland,
babe them good night. But they con.
Quoted him safely thither, amidst Joyous
acclamations, and LEFT him to the repose
he so much desired.
Returning TO the city, a crowd had col
lected around the door of the Phoenix Ho,
tel, and were addressed by the unwearied
old patriot, Governor METcALFE. After
he had spoken about half an hour, Gen.
COMBS and DR.. Cross we're successfully
called for, and responded in brief and ami
mating speeches. Nat. Int.
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NoMlNATIoN OF GAIT. TYLER.

The Baltimore American Of Tuesday morning
brings Is an account Of the proceedings Of the "Na
sionaI Tyler Convention, which assembled in Bal
umore on Monday, the 9th inst, and nominated
"TYLgR AND THx4s," for tho Presidency. Il,
must have been right amusing scene from oil ae-
counts, and we should like to see the Convention
dissected, so that tie People ght where all Of
the Offceholders came from. They elected a Pre-
sident, several Vice Presidents, and some Seereta
ries, and then went to work. Judge White, Of
Connecticut, the President, told them they had
been depuied here by the People to nominate an
honest 7naa for the Presidency-and that man was
John Tyler" Pretty well done, Judge, bot untor-
tunately The People won't believe you. They have
bad enough Of honest John" Dr. Cryder, OF
Ohio, offered the following resolution;
ResoEred, That we have the highest respect Tor
the opinions Of our fellow citizens as manifested 10
their county. district and State meetings, as well
in the primary assemhisges o. 'ne peopie' ;"
,Yh:ch thew have nominated ohm Tyler as the Dem
ocra,ie Candidate for the Office OF President of the
TJ;,eJ States; and the members Of this Convention
deeo II due TO him, and hereby proclaim their
biaf desire to see him ia the Presidential Chair in
1915.
The resolution was received with demonstrations
of satisfaction but several Of the members object
ed to the vote being row taken. scene of the
yreatesi uproar and confusion followed The Ser
gea nts-at-Arms we're busy in restoring order.
Roustrees Band OF Baltimore was present, and
attempted TO cheer up this valiant wing of the
troubled Democracy. but it was no go" This
was quite bold Convention, for, gentle reader,
what think you, they had four Sergeants at-Arms
to keep ORDER and then could mt do il. for the
American says there were twenty members on the
ioor speaking at once, and you can well imagine
what Babel twenty 0fliceholders the floor at
once, fighting for their bread and butter,' would
make. A Mr.. Hutton, from ~ Y, offered an in
noceni resolution, when one Of the members jump
ed into his wool as savage Texas wild cat.
One OF the members rose and demanded to know
what right the gentleman from New York Mr.
Hutton had to a seat the floor, and to question
the action of honest men. Great uproar ensued
and one of the members said that il of no con-
sequence what the gentleman from New York ques
toned-there were hard hands and strong arms
enough to enforce order and propriety.
The Delegates 4" wore gilt button having on 1t
Il single Star" Wonderful to relate-how signh-
caut--how patriotic, and how emb ematic. Alas,
"poor Yorrick - he was indeed 81 fellow Of inf
mite jest"
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MEETING OF THE CLAY CLUB.

Agreeably to encouragement in The Gazette OF
Thursday last, the Berkeley Clay Club met in the
"Club- House" on Saturday evening last, and held
a most animated and enthusiastic meeting. The
house was crowded, and every one seemed to par
take OF the joyous scene around them. and to be
animated with that fcrvor and enthusiasm which
always burns upon the altar OF the heart and lives
in the soul Of ihe true patriot. Here too again
were the patfote wiss1, mothers, snd daughters
Of "Old Berkeley" encouraging with their smiles
and snmating with their presence their husbands,
fathers and brothers in that great and glorious
struggle which we ferventy hope and sincerely be-
Hove will result in the redemption and regeneration
Of our common Country from the polluted hands Of
treason and misrue. That cause upon which wo-
man smiles must be a good cause.-the true patriot
will honor IT,, and Providence will bestuw upon IL
Ills blessing.
David II. Conrad, Esq, the LIST Vice President
of the Club took the Chair and called the Club to
order. We then had some soul.strring songs from
the "Glee Club" which walked up the COoas and
made them show their PAGES in admirable style.
We we're much pleased to find the ladies joining IN
and lending helping hand, aud we have no doubt
the Glee Club" will very thankfully receive their
aid on all occasions when they may honor US with
their presence, and supply them with any quantity
of the books with the "yaller kivers."
Mr.. Conrad then introduced to the meeting our
sellow.ci,iren. Charles James Faulkner Esq, who
for upw ards Of an hour unclaimed the attention Of
ihe audience in speech Astounding with strong
reasoning lively wit, keen satire. and feIyor of
eloqusnce which told with considerable effect upon
every one present. This was the frat time we had
ever heard Mr. Faulkner " on the Hastings" and
we but speak the sentiment Of all present when we
saw he mads " decided hit He pourtrayed
with inimiiable humor the glorious stare Of harmo.
nv prevailing in the Democratic camp, and raised
the Ghost Of that odious " Black TariG" which
1.-The party" with a majority of upwards Of GO in
the House of Representatives, dared not in the
face Of the People put down The fact IS this
" Black Tariff" has given the advocates ct Loco
Focoism the blues Col J0has0Hs triendssnd all
Mr. Faulkner then passed on and briefly noticed
General Rtchie's lamentations and fears that Hon
~ Cay, the Dictator, might be elected to preside
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EX-SPEAKER WHITE.

The Kentucky Commonwealth" has
thought it proper to vindicate the reputa-
ton of the Hon. JHoN WHITE, of Ken.
lucky, as person of the most gentleman
ly and amiable character. No such. vim
dication can be necessary where Wr.
WHITE is known and appreciated as he
deserves TO be but, as the false gloss at.
tempted to be given by his political adj
versares 10 a recent occurrence in the
House Of Representatives may possibly
have some effect where he is not known,
we think it due to Mr.. WHITE to transfer
the following remarks 10 our columns.
with the expression Of our entire concur
renee, both in the spirit and the letter of
those which refer to Mr.. WHITE's per.
sonal character and qualities :--Nat Int.
From the Kentucky Commonwealth.
JOHN WuIrE.-The Loco press are
endeavoring to transform this gentleman
into bully. We know John White in
tima,ely, and we can most conscientious
ly declare that in the CHARACTERISTICS of a
well-bred gen,leman-in politeness, sua-
witty, forbearance, prudence, good feeling,
and genuine amiability, all the qualities
that make up the character we both re.
spect and love, he is unsurpassed by any
mortal man. He is peculiarly dis,in.
guished in Kentucky for GOODNESS of temp.
er and respectluness OF bearing. But
like every true KeniuckIan, he would be
as prompt to resent afiront as slow 10
offer it. We certainly regret, as he has
himself publicly regretted, the late occur
renee in Congress. But what could the
meekest man on earth do, when struck in
the face, but return the blow? Had he
not repealed his assailant, while, as a
Christian we should have applauded his
meek forbearance, there is not woman
in the land who would not have whipped
him with her garters.
In eleven sessions of service, through
the most exciting periods, Mr.. White,
though most decided and firm man, has
never had before the slightest collision
with any one; but has made himself
great personal lavorite with al gentlemen
of both parties. The miserable vipers Of
Kentucky cannot blur has name.
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Yours obi. servant.
ANDREW HUNTER.
WINCHESTER, May 18th, lS44.

w JESTER, may iH-lhi 'Off
Dear Sr:-Your note of the 10th was
duly received, and as you seem to be la
boring under gross misrepresentation of
the motives which induced the re-publica-
ton Of the article referred to, in my pa
per, | deem it my duty promptly TO reply
to il.
The history Of the whole affair, then,
and my connection with it, is briefly thus:
The first article which was transferred
to my columns from the Mart ns5urg pa
per, was e.published by me, because i.
had supposed that such charge as ii con-
tanned would not have been imputed by
the Editor Of that paper without good
foundation for making it. You occupied
the position of public man, (being the
Wing Elector for the district, and sup
posing the allegation to have been ioun-
ded in truth, | deem it my duty as CD
Editor 10 re-publsh it.
Having done so, when your letter con-
tradictng the charge was received, did
not hesitate to open my columns for It's ad-
mission, and, as | stated, published ii
with great pleasure.
The publication of that letter in the
Virgnian called forth rejoinder from the
Martinsburg paper, and at the special IN
stance and request of the Editor OF that
paper, his rejoinder was published in mine.
Editorial courtesy required this much on
my part, and as it was re published with.
out comment from me, do not conceive
that have given you any reason to sup
pose that had the remoiest idea of TAX
ing any part in a controversy with which
| have nothing to DO, and in which am
in no way interested. surely regretted
the necessity imposed upon me to re-pub.
lsh the article of which you complain,
and by the act Of re.publishing did not
intend 10 express any opinion whatever
in relation to the matter.
know nothing about Mr.. Alburtis, or
the individuals whom he has called upon
to give a certificate, and Of course was
not prepa ed to form any opinion, much
less TO express it.
You will, therefore, perceive that in re.
publishing the article referred to, could
nst have designed to sanction the epithets
which are therein applied to you.
regret that the errors TO which you
refer, had not been brought sooner to my
notice. My foreman never mentioned
the subject to me at all, and your last note
was the first intimation had of their ex-
istence. They were accidental, | assure
you, ard shall take pleasure in correct
ing them.
Respectfully, your obi serv't.
&c. BOWER.
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THE OLD CALUMNY REVIVED.

The Richmond Enquirer has taken up
the cry OF the kennel presses, and the old
story Of bargain and corruption is dress
ed up for the ediicaion OF the "green
Ones" who have probably heard of it for
the first time. The answer most suitable
for the occasion, probably, is that given
by the Enquirer itself, when the charge
was fresh and the testimony at hand.
From the Richmond Enquirer, Fec. 10, 1895.
GAS to the other questions apon which
we publish this day such copious debates,
we do not hesitate to say that Mr.. Clay
has met the charge as a man ought TO
meet it. His fearless promptitude and
open defiance are the surost indicat ons of
his innocence. This, combined with
avowals from all quarters of the House,
and the uniform information in the last
letters from that city, can leave no doubt
OF the result OF the investigation, nor does
Mr.. kremer shrink, but we suspect he
will seek TO escape by sort of special
pleading, such as Mr.. McDufIie has
thrown into his amendment. Be it as it
may, the inquiry is begun, and it ought
TO DO prosecuted with energy; the whole
matter should be probed TO the bottom;
no loop-hole ought to be left to hang
single doubt on, for in times like these tho
people will expect their Representatives
not only 10 be chaste, but free from ali
suspicion. Mr.. Clay as innocent of this
charge. We are fully prepared to see tho
committee acquit him of this imputation
of barterirg his vote Tor an office"
And further evidence Of the utter
groundlessness ofthe charge may be found
IN the fact, that Martin Van Buren,, Thos.
II. Benton, and William r. King, Sena-
tors acting on oath, voted TO confirm Mr..
Clay's nomination as Secretary OF State.
The party must indeed be hard press
ed, when reduced 10 the extremity OF rak.
ing up exploded calumncs.
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DIED,

AZ Norfolk, Va, on Saturday, the 18th inst,
RANDOLPH Harrison, Of Elk Hill, Va, in his 18th
year.
On Saturday last. in this place, DoRornY, aged
about months, infant daughter of James and
Elizabeth Fryatt.
In Georgetown, d. c., on Saturday morning
last, the e5th inst. Mrs. ANNA MARIA HoGxiRE,
wife of Conrad Hogmire, Esq, formerly of this
place, in the 18th year Of her age. Mrs. Hogmire
had suffered long and exceedingly painful illness,
which she bore with that Christian forttude and
resignation which so long adorned and illustrated
her life. She has left behind her in this world TO
mourn her loss, husband and an interesting fami-
~ OF children, to whom she was while living a
kind and ehectionate wife and o tender and exem-
plary parent But she too has left another to whom
the blow must be equally severe, and the grief
equally poignant--Ga aged mother, whose life has
now run almost to her "three years and ten"
and who now stands like the aged oak, upon whose
fast decaying trunk but few green and liyisg
branches yet remain. But there Is a consolation
and balm for the stricken hearts Of ALL and ihs,
is "that they do DOT mourn ps those withou, hope
! Death has no dominion virluous name, and
the spirit has gone TO mingle with ''the Just made
perfect in Heaven"
Mrs. Hogmire was we'll known in this communi-
ty, and her death will be deeply regretted, by all
who enjoyed her acquaintance, and shared her
friendship. Thus, in short period Of time, have
gone down to the tomb lloo sisters, who in life weie
bound together by the tenderest ties and who nov
ere doubtless reunited in that world where the sun
of their righteousness has arisen, whose bright
ness the clouds of time shall never eclipse aud
whose setting the cycles of eternity shall never
! witness"
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1
THE RE ANNEXATION MEETING.
Agreeably 10 announcement, the long
contemplated, once postponed Tsxas-re-
annexation meeting took place last night
in Monument Square. All parties with.
out distinction were invited, and, as was
expected, very considerable number of
persons assembled. The understanding
was, however, that demonstration should
be made in order that the active movers
and pariiclpators in the meeting might be
enabled to ascertain how far general sem
timen, favorabIy recognized the subject OF
re. annexation. A very forcible fact was,
that those who acted conspicuously we're
Loco Focos, with the exception OF few
Tyler men. The meeting was organized
by appointing b. IL. Richardson Presi-
dent, and J. King and several others Vice
Presidents, and two Secretaries. A few
remarks were made by the President
when he introduced to the assemblsge,
Nh. Belser, of Alabama, who spoke about
an hour and twenty minutes. arguing, of
course, in favor of having Texas re.an-
nexed to this conlederacy. AT the con-
clusion Of his remarks, very long pre-
amble and resolutions, embodying seuti-
ments in advocacy of ro.annexing Texas
to the United States, were read by DR..
Bailey, Chairman of a Committee ap-
pointed to draft them. One of these res.
olutions contained sentiments in reference
to the recent letter Of the Hon. John p.
Kennedy, and to bis course as regards the
annexat on question, which were exceed.
ingly severe-nnd under the circumstan.
ces, his friends having been invited TO the
meeting-ra,her disrespectful. The res
olutions entire; as read, being put for con-
frmation, the yeas having been taken, the
nays were called for and loud, con,in-
ued shout of NAY assembled from the audi
ence, so that the President could, not or at
least rould mol decide which party had
carried. He then called division, ask.
ing the friends Of The resolutions to sepa.
rate TO the right and the opponents to the
left. This, however, could not be eiIec-
ted and after much confusion he announc-
ed that the resolutions had been carried
not, however, without three hearty cheers,
loud and long, for John P. Kennedy. MIR.
Thomas ID. English of Philadelphia, was
afterwards introduced the meeting. He
made short speech, and after closing the
assemblage was adjourned and dispersed.
Thus closed what might be termed
mighty curious demonstration.
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CHARLEsrowN, May l4th, lSi4.

Dear Sir Yours Of the 18th inst. was
received this morning, and | am gratlfied
to recognise in it all that could properly
be expected from gentleman of right
feelings and sentiments.
Had the certificates merely of Messrs.
Seibert and others been re-published, |
could have had no just cause to complain,
especially as they fully establish the
original misrepresentation, as to my al
lodged use of the word Clutch" And as
TO my use Of the word ignorant" these
certlhers may be mistaken in their reco-
lection, (Which | am sure they are, or
possibly may be. 1t is, however, Of too
little importance TO make a controversy
about, and | dismiss the matter, with the
request that if not too burthensome to
your columns, you will publish this cores
pondence.
Very respectfully, your obt ser't
ANDREW HUNTER.
J. c. BOWER, ESQ.