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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

frown down all such unhallowed at
tempts TO destroy the bulwark Of your
isberties--the ark Of your safety.
The same meeting passed the following
among other resolution.
BE it therefore, Resoloed, That the
immediate annexation Of Texas TO the
American Union, is demended by the
hiehes. considerations Of national policy
and national safety and believing that
If tbs Federal authorities should fail to
ratify the treaty now pending before the
Senate of the United States, Texas must
rely on sons other power for support,
the question then becomes one the gseat-
est importance to the South and no
consideration, not even disunion itself,
is sufficient to defeat the annexation. :
Well has South Carolina supported the
declaration of Col. Benton, that the an.
nexation project originated in desire TO
Dissolve this Union. Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

LATE FROM HAYTI.-The United States
ship Prebie, Commander FREEDOM, arriv.
ed at New York on Friday evening, from
a cruise on the Spanish Main, and last
from Aux Cages, HOyti, where she had
been for some time actively employed in
protecting the lives and property Of Amer
leans. Affairs were somewha. settled
when the Preble left, but it was thought
that tranquility would not long continue,
as the rebel chief ACAoN manifested con-
siderable reluctance to submit to the au-
thorty of Gen. GUERRIER, tho newly
elected President Of the Republic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
From the New York Exrress, JHas ~
MARRIAGE OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE IL. STATES.


His Excellency JoHN TYLER, Presideni
of the United States, was married yester.
day to Miss JULIA GARDINER. eldest
daughter Of the late Hon. David GaEdIn-
er, Of Long Island.
The ceremony took place at the Church
of the Ascension, on the Fifth Avenue.
The marriage services were performed by
the Ri. Rev. Bishop Onderdonk, 10 dig
nified and appropriate manner. Not more
than dozen people were in the Church
except the bridal party. The position
and standing of the BRIDE and groom will
justify brief description of some of the
particulars attending the ceremonies.
without any breach OF decorum.
The bride is very beautiful and ele-
gautly formed woman, Of apparently about
twenty years Of age. She was robed
simply in white, with gauze veil depend.
ing from circle OF white flowers wreath.
ed in her hair. The bride was given
away by her brother. The wedding par
ty consisted of brother and sister of the
bride, John Tyler, gr., and lady, two Mis-
ses Wickliffie, daughters OF the Post Mas.
ter General, Mr.. Postmaster Graham, and
one or two others, whom we did not recog-
nize.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the
party departed for the residence of the
bride in Lafayette place, IN this city. The
uedding coriege consisted of five carriag-
es. That in which the President and his
lady were conveyed was drawn by four
horses, the coachman and iootman wear-
ing bridal favors.
After dinner the bridal party went on
board a steamer ard made short excur
sion around the harbor, passing the Noitn
Carolina, Princeton and the Mexican
steamers. On approaching the various
ships Of war, the salute due to the rank oil
of the President was fired from them, in.
GLIDING the Mexican steamers; the yards
of all the ships, steamers and revenue cut
ters, were manned, and as the party pass
ed, cheered most heartily, The steamer
then proceeded Jersey City, rom whence
a special train was despatched TO Philadel-
phia.
The events OF tho death Of Mr.. Gardin-
er, the father Of the bride, who was killed
by the bursting Of the large gun on board
the steamer Princeton, is fresh in the
minds of our readers. The two daughters
OF Mr.. Gardiner were on board that yes.
SO. at the time Of the explosion.
MIR. Gardiner was formerly lawyer
of high standing in this city, but retired
early in lite from his profession with an in
dependen, fortune. He was once elected
Senator Of this State, and performed his
legislative duties with credit to his indus
try and abilities. Those ofou readers
who have been in the habit Of visiting
Washington during the sessions of Con.
gress, will not fail to remember Mr.. Gar
diner and daughters, who have spent their
winters at the Capitol for the last few
years. The young ladies were celebra-
ted for their beauty and accomplishments,
and were objects of great attention and at
traction among the two Houses Of Con-
gress. The bride was the elder Of the
TWO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
sU MMATION OF PRINCIPLES.

A sound National Currency, regulated by the will
and authority of the Nation.
An 4deqaats Revenue, with fair Protection to
american Industry.
just restraints on the Executive power, embracing
further restriction the exercise Of the Veto.
faithful administration of the public domain, with
an equitable distgibation OF the proceeds Of the
sales Of it among all the States.
An honest and economical administration of the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought and Of the right Of suf-
frage: but with suitable resirainsts against i'm
proper interference in elections.
An amendment to the Constitution, Limiting the in
cnmbent of the Presidential Office to Single
Term.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
From The Charlestomn Free Press.
MASONIC CELEBRATION.

The members of Mount Nebo Lodge,
Joined by their brethren of Equ,lty
Lodge, Martinsburg, Charity Lodge, Har'
pers Ferry, TriIumlner Lodge, Smithfeld,
and other visiting brethren, celebrated
the Anniversary of st. John the Baptist
at Shepherdstown, on Monday the gath
instant. The day was pleasant, aud, as
harvest had commenced ten days earlier
than usual, the attendance was quite as
full as could have been expected.
AT half past III o'clock, the Procession
was formed, under the direction of Br.
Charles Harper of Shepherdslown and
Br. John S. Harrison Of Berkeley-Br.
Anthony S. Chambers presiding. Il con.
sisted Of between 60 and 20 members. -
After traverslng the main street, inspired
by The fine Music of the Shepherdstown
Band, the Procession passed to the new
Presbyterian Church, where large col.
lection of ladies had assembled, the
streets on each side being lined with spec
tators, the curiosity to observe the move
men,s of the mysterious Order having IN
no degree abated with time.
The services were opened with PRAYER
by the Rev. Thomas Atkinson. Brother
JAMES E. STEWART then delivered an
Address Of about three quarters OF an
hour in length, which was well received
by the brethren and other auditors, and
reflected high credit on the orator. 1t
was a chaste, sensible, and eloquent pro-
duciion. briefly giving The Characteristic
traits OF ST. John, the patron of Masonry,
and sketching the principles OF the Order,
all of which, he commended, we're in ac-
cordance with the precepts OF Religion,
and directed by the holy influence of an
ever.actve Charity. Mr.. S. answered
some of the objections which are urged
against the secrecy of the institution, and
illustrated his views very happily, by
suggesting that the whole structure of
this beautiful Universe is secret, defy.
ing the speculations of philosophy and all
the researches OF science.
The services were concluded by @ NEST
fervent prayer from the Rev. Mr.. pou.
glass, and the Procession returned to the
Lodge in the same order in which they
left it.
They then partook of an excellent din.
ner, prepared by their veteran brother
Entler, and separated with renewed sffec.
ton for and interest in their time-h onored
institution.
Votes of thanks were adopted, to the
Orator Of the day, the Reverend Clergy
the Trustees Of the Church, and the Shep.
herds,own Band, for their aid on the oc.
caslon, and committee was appointed tc
request copy OF Mr.. Stewards Adares:
for publication.
These annual assemblages OF brethren
from different neighborhoods have ben
etielal influence in keeping up social and
iraternal intercourse, and in cemeniine
the ties which unite men Of all creeds and
countries in the work of charity and
broiherly love.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

The CHINESE EMBASSY. II Letters from
Washington state (says the y. Y. Com
mercial) that much anxiety and serious
fears are entertained there, in consequences
OF nothing having been yet heard Of the
arrival Of Mr.. Cushing, at Macao. The
last news from the East India Squadron
was published in the Pennsylvania Of tho
Goth of March, in an extract Of letter
from gentleman on board the ship Bran
DIVINE, at the date oil the letter, ooh De.
CENT Der, was off Columbo, in the island OF
Ceylon, and the writer stated that they
did not expect to reach Macao before the
close Of FEBRUARY. AS the last dates from
China are to about the Goth Of that month,
there is therefore no Cause for anxiety.
The next Liverpool steamship will proba.
bly, bring news Of the safe arrival Of tho
embassy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

Col. BENToN ON THE NoMINATIoN.-
Col. BENTON, in letter to Gen. VAN
ANTWERP of New York, gives cold &C,
quiescence IN the nomination of Polk and
DALLAS and upon the ground that they
had nothing to do with "the intrigue ,chich
has nuiifed the choice ofthe people and the
rights ofhe people, and The principles Of our
government, in the person of VAN BUREN,. Z"
While he inimates his intention to sup.
port Polk and DALLAS, Col. Benton re-
marks very Significantly that the people
will now teach the Congress intriguers
",o attend to law making and to let Pres.
iient making and unmakIng alone in flu
ture."
We quote the following passage from
this verv remarkable episte:
1.-The Texas treaty, which consumated
this intrigue, was nothing but the final act
in long conspiracy, in which the sacri-
flee of Mr.. Van Buren, had been previous.
ly agreed upon; and the nomination OF MIR.
Wright for Vice President, proves it: for
his opinions and those of Mr.. Van Buren,
on the Texas question were identical, and
if fatal to one should have been fatal to
the other. Besides, Mr.. Van BuIen was
right, and whenever Texas is admitted, II
will have to be done in the way pointed
out by him."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

SENTENCE OF DoRR.-The Supreme
Court Of Rhode Island sitting at Newport,
yesterday sentenced Thomas w. Dorr to
Imprisonment for life in the State Prison.
for treason against the sovereign power
Of the Commonwealth. This is the pun.
ishment specifically provided by the stat.
ute for the offence, and the Court had no
discretionary power TO make it less, if
there had been any disposition to do so.
The pardoniug power is vested by the
Constitution in the Legislature Alone
We Fave no doubt, that the Legislature
will extend IFS lenity to the prisoner as
soon as he applies for it in proper spirit,
and furnishes the necessary evidence OF
his willingness to conduct himself towards
the citizens Of the State he has so deeply
injured, like peacable man and quie; in
habitant. Bait. Pat. June %.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THE WING MASS MEETING IN
MONUMENT SQUARE.

The mass meeting Of the Wings oil
Baltimore, held last evening in Monument
Square, was of a character which could
not fail to give every Wing still more
confidence, if more were needed, in the
triumphant success of the great principles,
for tho ascendancy Of which they are so
manfully contendlng, in the approaching
campaign.
The Wards came in procession, with
music, banners, and transparencies, form
ing in the Square as they arrived, until
the whole of that large space, from Fay.
cite street down below Lexington, and
across even TO the lootways and porches
of the dwellings opposite the stand, was
filled with one dense mass of people, oil
ANXIOUS to hear the speakers who were to
address them:--all anxious to evince, by
their presence, the spirit and enthusiasm
which animate the Wing party Of Bali-
more.
The meeting was called TO order by
Judge Harwoo1, who proposed the Hon.
John P. Kennedy as President, and Will
liam E. Mayhem and 25 Others as Vice
Presidents, and Nelson Poe, and three
others as Secretaries.
Mr.. Poe then read number ofspirited
and eloquent resolutions, boldly setting
forth the principles Of the Wing Party,
which were received with great cheering
and reclamation.
The meeting was then addressed by AU-
GusrUs w. BRADFORD, Esq, the Wing
Candidate for Elector for the Third Dis
,rict Of Maryland; by Col. THOMAS G..
PRATT, the Wing Gubernatoral candi
date; and by Col. HUNTER, of Jeffe rson
County, Va.-Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

PREsBYTERIAN GENERAL Assembly,
This learned and dlgnifed body, after
laborious session Of two weeks, adjourned
on Wednesday evening. The best spirit
prevailed all the deliberations Of the as
sembly. The discussions, though occa-
sonally animated, we're never suffered TO
become personal or violent, and the pa.
tience, moderation. and forbearance, ex-
hibited by men holding on some exciting
topics widely different sentim, nts, are
worthy of all praise. We are glad to
learn that The members were most favor
ably impressel by the hospitality of our
people, and that they are disposed 10
make Louisville the place Of meeting
again at an early day. We assure them
that they are followed to their homes by
the prayers and best wishes Of the many
families in which they were cherished
guests during their stay in our city.--Lou-
Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
Mr.. CLAY'S SPEECH AT RALEIGE

We have received Mr.. Clay's Speech, delivered
at Raleigh North Carolina during his recent tour
through thsSouth This speech is marked through.
on, by the high and lofty intellect of the orator
possesses throughout sound and practical views
We shall next week lay before readers some
extracts from this speech, and promise them rich
repast. His remarks upon the Tarffa Nation
al Bank, are so full ofwisdom and good sense, that
the mind of the reader cannot fail to be struck with
conviction. The more we reflect upon the charac-
ter of Mr. Clay, and contemplate his fitness for
public usefulness, the and more we con-
WINGED that he is the man above all others in this
Country at the present time whom the People
ought to call to the helm Estate. He is States
man, in the true sense of the term, whose views
contemplate tho whole Country, and whose heart
is too cspacious to be encircled and hemmed in by
State lines. He is for the Union, and the whole
Union.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

BABE, THE PIRATE. The New York
Republic in noticing the appearance Of
Babe, tried and found guilty Of piracy,
says:
awe became acquainted with some
singular facts in relation to Babe, which
we're developed yesterday afternoon. 1t
appears that Babe, instead oil being for
eigner, as he has hitherto represented
himself to be, is the son OF highly respect.
able parents, citizens oi New York, who
Few days since called upon him in his
cell, and made themselves known TO him.
He for some time sirenously disowned
them, and denied ell knowledge OF them;
but finally, either from Conscientious COM
Functions, or from the dirtctness oil the
proof Of their unenviable claim present.
ed by the unhappy parents, he confessed
tia. he was indeed their long lost son.
His father has since engaged the services
Of John Anthem, ESQ.,, in behalf of the
wreiched young man, with view OF OBJ
tanning pardon for him from the Presi-
dent Wsfurlher learn ,ha, Captain Sher-
man to whom Sarah Lavinia was sold
BY the underwriters, after she was brought
into port has had carpenters engaged in
repa ring her; and yesterday, while the
men were so engaged, they found secret
ed in the run. under the cabin floor, .
Ratchet covered with blood and human
hair another link in the chain of proof
that the death Of the captain and mate
was produced by fiendish violence, and
the verdict against Babe was righteous
one. Captain Sherman yesterday alter
noon brought the Ratchet IN the state IA
which il was found, to the Msrshal's Of
fee, where il remains.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

POLK AND FREE TRADE.--Some OF the
Loco papers have the impudence to de.
clare that James X. Polk is friend to
Protection! And this too in The very
teeth of his own declarations, repeatedly
made, and of the claims of his warmes,
friends. What is thought Of this matter
among the Loco Focos at the South and
Yves, may 90 inferred from the following
extract from speech made at Louisville,
Ky, by Mr.. Ewood Fisher, one ofthe
most prominent Loco Focos in Cincinnati
Mr.. Fisher said -
"The Wings accuse US Of not being
willing 10 go before the people upon our
principles-of being afraid to avow our
naked principles and discuss them fairly
and openly, unaided by the gunpowder
popularity Of Jackson, or the secret pow
r. Of a magician. We have now nomi.
lated man who is neither hero nor a
magician, citizen comparatively undis.
inguished, beaten t,oice in his oDn State
n the Governors canvass, but man out
md out for Free Trade, openly and un-
conditionally opposed TO Protection, as in
erpedient and unconstitutional. We nom
mate a man as the exponent of our prin.
ciples-we fight on our principles, and
we expect to conquer on our principles,
without any extraneous aid"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

WHAT woN'T POISON WILL FATTEN.--
fold Saying. IA Loco wag pleased him.
self the other day with the conceit that
poke berries were poison to coons. A
correspondent of the New York Tribune
who has more experience in natural hsto.
ry than this loco foco chap, says, on the
contrary, that they fatten coons, whilst
they are death TO fores.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
.sY.ERREEly,

In New York. on Wednesday, June Goth. at the
Church Of the Ascension, by the Right Rev. Benia-
min +. Onderdonk, Bishop OF the Eastern Diocese
of New York, joins TYLER. President of the Uni
ted States, 10 JULIA GARDiSEa, eldest daug liter of
the late David Gardiner, Esq.
AT Dalton, Elk Ridge, the 25th ult., by the
Rev. Mr.. Harrison, HESRY X. HAzLgHuRsr to
ELLEN DALI, daughter OF Dir. Allen Thomas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

RICHMOND IN A "BLAzE. Richmond
for a week has been in state of very
high political fermentation. 1t pervades
all classes, sizes, and conditions. The
school boys sing Wing songsin playtime;
the girls play them on their pianos in the
evening. The grave and the gay, the
young aud the old, the boys and the girls.
the men and women are all, or nearly ali,
Wings in these latitudes. - Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THE "FREE MASON"

The first No. of the GREE MAsoS," published
at Louisville Ky, by Tai. p. ShOffoer, Esq, has
made its appearance. 1t is to be published month
y in numbers of 80 pages, at s. per annum, in ad-
vance, The No. before us il neatly got up, and
bids fair to be useful journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

PRrvATE MArLs.--Since the decisions
sustaining the right of individuals to car.
ry letters for pay, the lines of private let
Ter expresses have been extended to Pro.
violence, New Bedford, New York, Phil
adelphia, Springfield, Albany, Troy Roch-
ester, Buffalo, Bangor, Me-, Frankfort,
Me-, Bucksport, Me-, Belfast, Me-, Cam.
den, Me-, West Thomaston, Me-, East
Thomsston, Me-, and Portland, Me.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THE VOICE OF AN OPPONENT.

Concerning Henry Clay, we copy the
following remark Of the editor OF me
Stockbrldge Visiter, an out-and-out Folk
and Dallas paper:
every party has the misfortune TO
have attached to il certain class oil poli-
ticans, who, al tho commencement OF
campaign, con over the vocabulary Of
abuse--carefIIly seiec, every vile epithet,
that they may apply them to the opposing
candidates. None are more lavish Of
abuse thar those who are apostates to the
very parry upon whose nominees the
filth is thrown. Our party is blessed with
no small number Of this kind OF politicians.
snow that the Presidential campaign is
commenced ono can scarcely 60 amss Of
the exhibition Of this class of politicians.
We see, in one place, pareded some
naughty things said Of Henry Clay 10
the heat Of passion. In anotherplace he
is styled "a demagogue;' in another STILL
"a rake and dcbauchee.' One cries, out
a gambler and horse racer'--a second, q
'rascaP--a third, Sabbath breaker'--a
fourth, 'proiane swearer'--a fifth,
slave holder'--a sixth, 'duelst,' and SO
on, until the whole vocabulary is exhaust.
ed; and these epithets, in five cases out
oil seven, ale applied by persons gully of
the acts of which they accuse Others; and
who have heretofore been most lavish Of
praise of tho men whom they now mag
inc they most numerically abuse.
"Henry Clay is a gallant fellow. He
is whole-souled, whole. hearted man. A
man who never betrayed friend, or
hinched for foe. He is Wing every
Inch Of him. He just such an opponent
as we like. We always know exactly
whe:e to find him. About him there is
no lodging. He is Wing to the back
bone. He is one Of these men who will
never consent to fight under false colors.
One of those men whom if we defeat,
there is some honor in defeating him, and
if our candidate is defeated, he is defeated
by an honorable opponent"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

Mr.. Wright in his eulogy on Mr.. Polk,
SAID he was a very good and pious man,
considering the section Of country in tchich
he hred - Bat. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

The friends of Mr.. Polk, seek now to
be designated, not as democrats, but Pol
kats.--Pttts. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

DJ' fhe Editor of the Gazette expecting to be
absent from his post Tor several weeks, has COM
mtted the editorial charge Of the paper to JAMES
E. STEWART, Esq. May 0.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
All who desire TO JOIN the procession,
will meet in the public square at halfpast
o'clock, and proceed TO The Methodist
Church, where the Declaration of Inde-
nendence will be read by Maj. l.. b. Viii.
lis, and an Grafton delivered by David II.
Conrad, Esq.
j. S. HARRISON,
Chief Marshal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

MECHANICS AND WORKING
MEMS CELEBRATION.
Procession 10 be formed in front of
Boak's "Martinsburg House." aight rest
ing on Burke street-Musc IN front.
Reader. Slar.Spangled Banner. Cili-
Zens.
Procession to be formed at Ii o'clock.
JOSEPH SCHOPPERT,
Chief Marshal.
JOHN III. OFT,
ISRAEL ROBINSON,
Assistants.