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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1844-06-15

Interesting Decision. Tho general Meth.
odist Conference, now in session in the civ
OF New York, on Saturday las. made an
important decision touching tho RICH, Of
ministers in that persuasion to hold slaves,
Ibe facts are thus briefly stated in the New
York Tribune.
"At the last meeting of the Baltimore m
nna) Conference, Francis A. Hardin. ,rav.
cling preacher, was suspended from his
ministerial functions for refusing to emon>
cipate five slaves which had canc into his
possession by marriage with Miss Susan
Swan, of St. Mary's county, MARYLAND.
From this decision ne appealed to the gen>
eral Conference, and after dcvoting nearly
four days 10 an investigation ofthe case and
hearing Of the parties, that body on Sa,ur
day lasl rendered a verdict affirming tho
decision Of the Baltimore Conference. by q
vote Of 1870 Sc, thus setting the principle
hat STAKEHOLDER, in q State where The
avs do not render emancipation absouteIv
impossible, ought moi Ito be ordsiOed as a
preacher in the Methodist Episcopal church."
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1844-06-15

knowledge is Power. Two farmers from
one OF tho remote parts Of Georgia wer.
passing near the Charleston and August,
rail road, when the locomotive engine be.
longing TO it came by. "What's that? ?" says
one. "Indeed | hardly know mysoIf," SAID
his friend' "but l'ye heard that there has
been deal said in Charleston about the
tariff, and expec: that's lt."--Cres City.
The first newspaper printed in Ireland
appeared during the Pro'ectorship Of Crom,
well. |: was printed by person named
Higgins, who was attached 10 the Cromwell.
liam expedition.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1844-06-15

SORROWS "A small sorrow district. -
a grea, one makes US collected, as a bell
loses its tone when slightly cracked, but
RECEIVERS it if the fisure is enlarged. Every
heavy burden Of sorrow seems like a atom,
hung round our neck, yet are they often
like tho stone by pearl divers, which enable
'hom to reach their prize and to rise enrich.
ed
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1844-06-15

Grounds of Diuorce New York, as
the law now stands, adultery is the only
cause for which an absolute dissolution Of
tho marriage contract can be obtained. A
bill has, however. been introduced in the
Legislature during tho present session, ma
king habi,uaI drunkenness cause for a
limited divorce when petitioned for by the
wife. This bill enac,s separation from
bed and board for prescribed period, may
be decreod by tho Court of Chancery, on
The complaint Of married woman whose
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
LOCO FOCO TRIUMPH.

We had hoped to be spared the modification OF
recording any Democratic triumph in old Hanover
the County of Mr. Cay's nativity, bu, we find in
the Richmond Enquirer, of the 30th Of August, the
record of Loco Foco achievement Of so novel a
character, ana which seems to have given such
comforting satisfaction to the Editors Of that paper
that we cannot hesitate to aid them ia procaiming
their great victory. Here is the record -
"a staunch Democrat in Hanover, received for.
ty Wing documents under the frank OF MIR. Green,
and made bonfire of them. We have nothing TO
fear on that head"
Just imagine how the poor Wing documents
must have wthered and twisted under tbs burning
influence of Loco Foco FIRE. The Editor of the
Enquirer does not say whether or not he was pres
ent at this brilliant affair, but lay wager If he
was there, that he kept at a respectful distance,
fearing an explosion, until the demolition was com.
plete, snd the documents reduced to ashes and
scattered to the winds. Then for the shouts Of
victory and assurances of safety" We have moth
ing to fear on that head"
The Enquirer will have fair play now. 1t can
represent the Tariff and the Bank as Destructive
British Monsters, and have nothing to fear" from
the documents.
A cunning fellon once get his fingers among the
papers of his case, and stole the indictment. His
joy at his in destroying the record of his
guilt, was of piece with that which the Enquirer
exhibits at the success Of this daring effort to put
out the light of Wing truth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
SW AN.POND MEETING.

The Wings OF the Swan Pond neighborhood held
spirited meeting on Saturday last in beautiful
grove on the land Of Mr.. Jacob Fuk.
About half.psst II o'clock, Capt. vandoren call
ed the meeting order. and upon his motion, Ben
jamin Comegys, Esq, vas appointed President OF
the Day. Epausp pgSpLEroE, Esq was intro
duced to the meeting. and occupied some two
hours ia an able and forcible discussion Of the po-
iitical topics-dtrecting his argument mainly to
he Tariff question, which he elucdated very hap
ply and much to the satisfaction of his audience.
After a recess for efreshments. aud several spr.
tied songs from the Marinsbucs aad Shepherds
town Gec Clubs, the meeting was again called to
order, and EDMUND r. HusrrR was called to the
stand. He had not spoken than some hftees
minutes until the company was visited by one oil
Kendal's providential dispensa,ions, in the shape
of heavy shower of rain from the clouds which
had been lowering over during the day. There
every prospect of the rain continuing during
the afternoon, and the meeting accordingly ad
iourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Virginia Republican of last week
contains scurrilous article upon the sub.
Ject Of my removal from the Mill. Creek
Pos. Office, which notice, merely be-
cause my silence might be construed into
an admission Of the charges made against
me. A few weeks since, the Editor of
the Winchester Virginan was hoaxed by
letter signed IS FRch," announcing
the change fseyersl Wings to the cause
of Polk and Dallas. myself, among the
number. About the same time a hoax
was attempted on the Marlinsburg Re-
publican, but the Editors suspec.ing tho
trick, il was not published. Ii pleased
some of the Loco Focos TO suspect me of
being the author Of these hoaxes, and a
representation was accordingly made 20
the Post Master General who, without
deigning to give me the slightest oppor,u-
nifty to defend myself, or the slightest no.
tice that charges were made against me,
removed me from Office, thus becoming
The dupe of the reckless slanderers. who
have distinguished themselves by the
manner in which they have attempted to
wrsaG their vengeance on me. The char.
ges pronounce to be false and malicious
ISLANDERS. | never knew or heard Of the
Fitch letter until after its public alton.
and as 10 the one addressed 10 the Re-
publican, have now the means of salts.
flying my friends that had no participa-
ton in IL.
The charge made against me in the
same article OF Withholding documents ad.
dressed TO Democrats is equally gratui-
tous and false. Documents came TO my
office addressed to persons living at q
distance, some of whom never 10 my
knowledge were in the office. "A II such
handed over to my successor, and 10 no
case did any one ever call for a docu.
meut in the office that was not promptly
delivered.
My friends, | am sure, will be satisfied
with my denial Of the above charges
Ny Loco Foco prosecutors care little
whether they are true or false. They
are satisfied with having punished my cx.
ertions in the Wing cause, aud my fate 10
not harder than that OF many worthy
Wing, who has been slandered and ca.
Illuminated, by way of justifying his pros
cription, for an honest exercise OF his po-
litlcal opinions.
JOHN GROVE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05

lT IS ADMITTEp.--The New York
Plebian IL. F. says :-"That Mr.. Polk
is opposed 10 the present Wing Tariff no.
body Denies" This is enough. Mr..
Polk is opposed to protecting home indus
try--is in favor Of introducing into the
country, at low duties, or no duties, the
productions of the pauper labor of Europe
lis in favor Of breaking up our manu-.
iactures-is in favor of shutting up our
workshops-ls in favor of importing our
woollen and cotton goods from England,
and ready make clothing from France.
All those who desire to see these things
come to pass, will vote for Mr.. Polk
Bait. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
OLD ALLEGANY IN NOTION.

The Wings of Allegany are preparing for grand
Rally on Tuesday, the l7lh of September, at Cum
berand. Wings from every quarter earnestly
invited to attend. Among the Speakers expected.
are Andrew Stewart, VIM. d Merrck, John Nj.
S. Causin, John Wethered, John P. Kennedy,
Francis Brengle, VIM. Cost johnson, Charles II.
Pitts, s. Teackle Wallis, Reverdy johnson, J. j.
Speed, Chas. Jas. Faulkner, George r. Richard
son, Andrew J. oge. Augustus w, Bradford, Dan.
iel Weisel, Andrew Hunter, and Jno Janney, Esqs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
MILL.CREEK CLAY CLUB.

At meeting Of the Mill Creek Clay
Club, held in the Club House at Bunker's
Hill on Tuesday evening, the Goth Au-
gust, it was
RESOLVED, That John Grove, Levi Hen
shaw, and George M. Shaffer be appoint
ed Committee to tender to the Ladies OF
Darkesville the thanks Of this Club for
the assistance rendered oy them in pre-.
pairing and trimming the banners to be
used in the procession TO Winchester on
the 22d inst.
Resolued, That we hold a Mass Meet.
ing at Bunker's. Hill on Saturday, the l4th
September.
Resolped, That George Lamon, S. D.
Rees, Thornton Henshaw, Morgan Nc.
Kown, Jos. Morgan, Lewis Hardy, G.
W. Henshaw, W. G. Butler. w. G. Nor
gan, and Josiah II. Morgan be appointed
Committee to select and prepare the
ground to hold said meeting.
RESOLVED. That John Grove, Thomas
Purcell, Morgan Morgan, E. McKown,
George Lamon, and Levi Henshaw be
appointed Committee to procure provis.
ions.
Resolued. That z. Silvers, w. Holli-
day, l.. Henshaw, Geo. Lamon, and C.
Holiday be appointed Committee to
procure and superiutend the construction
of Pole to be raised on Saturday, the
l4th September, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Resolved, That George Lamon, John
Grove, and d. S. Eichelberger, be APP
pointed Committee TO prepare sui,a.
BILE streamer for the Pole.
On motion, the President was added TO
streamer Committee.
Resoired, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the President and
Secretary, and copy forwarded to the
Editor OF the Martinsburg Gazette, with
a request that the same be published.
HIRAM MCKOWN, Pres.
THORNTON HENsHAw, Secy. pro TEN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
FROM the Richmond Hhig.

We have had vast deal Of Boosting
from the Loco Focos during the year,
and proclamations day altcr day ofnu.
merous changes from the Wing to the
Democratic Party. Let US test these
boasts by the realty--let us contrast as
sertion with fact.
Since the year IA set in, The Wings
have carried:
1. Georgia,
9. MARYLAND,
8. Connecticut,
a. Virginia,
5. Louisiana,
6. Moth Carolina,
Z. Kentucky,
9. Indiana.
Six of these eight States were last year,
under the rule Of Loco Foco Legislatures
Now all Of them are redeemed! That
is the great and important fact, which we
beg to bring seriously to the consideration
of Locofocos. The Wings have wrested
from them SIX States within six months;
six States actually last year under the
dominion of Locoiocoism.
The very first day of the year was sig.
nalIzed by a triumph in Georgia-by
some 5000 majority. That was speed.
ly followed by the election Of 8 Wings
from Maryland. Connecticut and Vir.
ginia both substituted Wing for Loco
Legislatures. Then came gain Of one
member Of Congress in Louisiana, and
the election of a Wing Legisla ture.--
Next succeeded North Carolina where
a Loco Foco majority Of "a in the Leg
islature was substituted by Wing
majority Of "a. Then came indiana,
with Loco Foco majority Of 10 is sue
ceeded by Wing majority of 10. Be.
sides these gains Of entire States, the
Wings have gained immensely in several
Congressional elections to fill vacancies,
which have taken place during the year,
in Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylva-
nia--to say nothing OF the recent start.
ling developments IN Missouri.
EVERYWHERE THE WHIGS
HAVE GAINED, AND ARE GAIN
ING! That is the great and impressive
truth which sends the cold iron to the
hearts OF Locofocoism. The Wings hare
gained in every Stale. States, which
never voted with them, except in 1910,
are again arrayed on their side.
THE WINGS HAVE EVERY.
WHERE GAINED, AND ARE GAIN
ING Let that great truth resound
through the Land to cheer Wing Patriots.
and sink the hearts Of Locos.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
SUMMATION OF PRINCIPLES.

A sound National Currency, regulated BY the will
sad authority Of the Nation.
An adequate Revenue, with fair Protection to
american Industry.
Just restraints the Executive power, embracing
further restriction on the exercise of the Veto.
A faithful administration of the public domain, with
an equitable distribution of the proceeds of the
sales Of it among all the States.
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom OF thought and Of the right of suf-
frsge: bat with suitable resirsinsts against IN
proper Interference in elections.
An amendment 10 the Consultation, limiting the in
cumbent Of the Presidential oiiice to a Single
Term.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
THE NUMBER.

As usual in all such cases, there varl-
GUS opinions as TO the numbers present.
The lowest estimate Of impartial men is,
that the number in procession was from
1000 to 5000 persons, and that the whole
number on the ground was not less than
l0. 00O coming in as they did from vari.
GUS quarters for hours before and after the
Organization.
The procession marched to the beauti-
ful grove Of DR.. A. S. Baldwin, about a
mile North West from the Court House,
where every thing was arranged in the
most ample order. A writer to the Bati.
more Patriot gives so good view Of ibis
part Of the affair, that we cannot do better
than copy paragraph. He says
"The ladies were present in large mum.
bers, and added 10 the interest Of this great
festival. 1t is estimated that there were
Is 600 persons in Winchester to-day. ]
should say that there were of the lowest
mark, 10000 persons on the ground,
amongst whom, from 1000 to 1900 were
ladies'. The tables literally grosned un.
der the weight Of the best the Valley of
Virginia affords. Those for the men
were beautifully arranged as follows
Two parallel tables 300 feet long with
cross tables at each end ofG0 feet. There
was the greatest abundance every thing
--mu,ton, veal, hams, chickens ducks,
pigs, apples, pears peaches, &c &c. The
tables for the ladies' were in different
direction, of a circular form; and most
beautifully decorated, and in addition to
being supplied with all the gentlemen
had, they were provided with pies, Gus.
tards, pound cake, almonds, ralsins, &c.
&c. The only beverage on the ground was
cool ice water. The arrangement for the
water wss most ingeniously contrived-
very much superior to the plan we had
at Baltimore in May. | shall recommend
it to the "Comn,iitee on the Grounds" if
if we ever have another Convention.
We understand that the rain commence
ed early in the day in Loudoln and Eau.
quier, and continued until 4 O'Clock in
the a(ternoon--Hundreds, in that direc-
ton, were turned back by the unfavo'a-
bic character of the morning, and it is
generally estimated that at least 5000
persons we're prevented from attendance
by the weather. But the light broke
forth about noon, and the heat of the Sun
was tempered by grateful clouds, which
retained their moisture until night, when
a thunder storm Of two hours duration re-
lreshed the earth. and rendered the next
day delightful.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05

have periodically attended and added to
the enjoyment OF our meeting.
The business Of the Convention being
closed about o'clock, on motion OF John
s. Gallaher, Esq. the thanks Of the vast
semblage were rendered unanimously
and by reclamation TO RoBERr Y. Con-
RAD, Esq. for the ability with which he
had presided over the deliberations of the
meeting. And. by amendment, the
thanks of he Convention were rendered
to the Vice Presidents and other officers,
committees, &c.
Tine President then adjourned tho Con.
vention with brief and appropriate val.
edictory.
Thus ended one OF the most harmoni-
Gus and gratifying public meetings ever
held in the Valley of Virginia--one which
will constitute an epoch in the political
history Of this region of the State, and be
remembered with pleasure by the assem-
bled thousands who participated 10 Its
cheering incidents.
The crowd was addressed in town for
three successive evenings. Among the
speakers we're D. II. Conrad, Esq. of
Berkeley, R. H. Carter, Esq. OF Eau.
quier, Joseph Tidball, Esq. of Winchester,
Carter Lee, Esq. of Hardy, John Janney,
ESQ. of Loudoun, and Andrew Hunter,
Esq. of Jefferson---all in admirable and
effective speeches--thc three latter gentle
men closing the feast Of reason on Friday
evening, in front Of the Court House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
MISSOURI.

As far as heard from the Wings have
elected al members OF the lower house OF
the Legislature, and there was reason to
believe that three or four more would be
added to the number when the complete
returns were received. Last year the
Wings had &c. Some or 10 'Soits"
are elected. The "Hard" or Bentonian
candidate for Governor has majority OF
4,666, and three counties yet TO be heard
from.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
ANornrR CnAMrIoN IN me CAuar.-

ANOTHER CHAMPION IN THE CAUSE
The Richmond (Va.) Compiler, now
called tho "Times and Compiler" former
ly a neutral paper, which had passed into
IT'S Goth volume, has raised the Wing
flag, and placed the names OF Clay and
FRELINGHUYsEN at the head of its col
umns. We hail this new editorial CO.
worker with great pleasure, and feel con.
tident his labors in the cause will be felt
in the Old Dominion.--Bdh. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE TARIFF.

Let every man who is in favor of the present
Tariff note he opinions expressed of this measure
by the rival Candidates for the Presidency, Henry
Clay and James X. Polk -
Mr.. CLAY. MR.. P0Lk.
had resigned my seat | AN OPPoSbp ~
in the Senate when the rus TARIFF ACT or THE
act of 1912 passed LATE CoSGREss, J an
Without intending to ex. IN FAVOR or REfEAL-
press any opinion upon ING THAT ACT, ana ~
cvsrv itsD, oftbe Tariff, storing the compromise
would saw that / rHrNK Tariff OF March 9, 1882.
Tine PROVISIONS IN THE May Is, l843. Re
mAIS WISE ASp PROPER. ply to citi=eas Of Tea
Sept. Is, la43. Let aessee.
Ter 10 a Committee o
Georgia Whigs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
Nepio,cn Delegation.

This noble corps of Wings, who have
lately redeemed their precint from Loco
foco SIN, came up with q cheerful aspect,
their Badges bearing the EARN Of Indus.
try" and their Banners indicative Of their
principles. Inscription on the Clay Club
-"Our Countryside Union-Our Can
didates, Clay and Frelmghuysen." Re-
verse--"Ours is the Cause Of Home In
dustry--our Candidates the Champions of
American Principles"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
The Winchester Delegation.

The members OF this delegation were
principally engaged on committees, in
the business Of making their guests CON-
Portable, and therefore but few of them
could jon in procession. The procession
was closed, however, by tina: spirited
Wing carpenter, Jacob Folk, with his
wagon, containing his bench and other
implements of his trade, and a portion of
his household in training to correct prin-
ciples. HIS team was appropriately dec
GRATED, and flags were kept gaily flying
from his stand during the march.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
PHRENOL.OGY.

Mr.. RoUsNASiERE, a professor of Phrenology,
mas delivered several very able and satisfactory
lectures on this science at the Club House. On
each evening he has made public examinations OF
heads ofPersons selected by the audience and in
every case has been eminenty successful in point.
ing out the prominent traits of character. He is
at the United States Hotel devotng the day TO the
examining of heads, while the lectures are coutinu-
ed in the evening at the Club. House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.

!. ROBERT II. WHITFIELD, ofI.ls Of Wigh,
Q. JOHN f. SHELL, of Brunswick.
3. HENRY p. IRVING, of Cumberland.
a. JOSEPH X. IRVING, of Amherst.
S. GEO. II. GILMER, Of Pitt,ylvania.
6. VALENTINE w. S0UTHALL, of Albemarle
z. JOHN JASNEY, of Loudoun.
8. EDWARD r. TAYL0E. Of King George.
8. RALEIGH T. DANIEL, of Richmond.
10. MOREAU BOWERS, Of Williamsburg.
II. ANDREW HUNTER, of Jefferson.
II. A. II. II. STUART. Of Augusta.
10. WIN. BALLARD PRESTON. of Montgomery
IA. ANDREW S. FULTON, of Wythe.
Is. ALLEN T. CAPERT0N. of Monroe.
l6. AUGUSTINE J. SMITH, Of Harrison.
IL. JAMES M. STEPHENSON, OF Tyler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
MASS MEETING AT MILL CREEK.

The proceedings of the Mill-Creek Clay Club
were accidentally omitted last week. 1t will be
seen that arrangements are in progress for large
Mass Meeting there on
SATURDAY, THE l4TH INST.
Philip Williams, jr,, Esq, of Frederick, COL
Edward Colston, and Francis Peters, Esq, ex-
pected to deliver addresses.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
ELECTION RETURNS.
KENTUCKY.

The Frankfort Commonwealth has the
complete official returns OF the late cleo.
ton in Kentucky. OwsLEy, the Wing
candidate for Governor, is elected over
his opponent by majority of 1924 votes;
and DIXON, the Wing candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor, has majority of l.Osi
over his Locofoco opponent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
Cedar Greek Delegation.

Another band Of true-hearted Wings
from the vicinity of the Tenth Legion
They bore with them their Banner, in
scrioed "Cedar Creek Clay Club" with
various appropriate emblems Reverse,
"Clay and Frelinghuysen-Bank, Tariff,
and Distribution. No new Domain, with
Dishonor or Disunion." Each member
of the Club carried a sprig of Cedar EN-.
bIema,c Of the evergreen and enduring
principles Of true American Republican.
ism.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
The Pockio,cn Delegation.

These genuine Wings, comprising the
husbandman and the artizan, came into
line with Their plain American Banner.
of coarse linen, with embems suitable to
tho industrious region from which they
hail. They had picture of the "Old
Coon" looking significantly, and with
paw 70 nose calculating
"Hal ha ha! saeh nominee
As Jimmy Polk Of Tennessee"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05
Warren C,ounty Delegation.

The little Sparton Band from Warren
county came late, but in time to join
their brethren on the ground. They bore
with them q rich silk Banner, inscribed
CLAY and Frolipghuysen, the Hope Of