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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THOMAS HART BENToN's OPINION OF
HENRY CLAY IN 1924

1.-THE principles which will govern Mr.. Clay's
administration if elected, are well known to the
Nation. They have been displayed upon the floor
of Congress for the last seventeen years. They
constitute system Of American policy based on
the agriculture and manufactures Of his own Coun-
try, upon interior well as foreign commerce; up
on internal as well as seaboard Improvement; upon
the independence Of the New World, and close
commercial alliance with Mexico and South Amer
lea. Ift said that others would pursue the same
system, we answer that the founder of the system
is the natural executor Of his own work--that the
most efficient protector of American iron, lead,
hemp. wool, and cotton, would he the triumphant
champion of the new Tariff; the safest friend To
interior commerce would be the Statesman who
has proclaimed the Mississippi to be the of the
West; the most Jealous promoter Of internal i'm
provement would be the President who has tri-
umphed over the President who opposed the con-
structon OF national roads and canals the
full applicant for treaties with Mexico and South
America, would be the eloquent advocate Of their
own independence"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
SPIRIT OF POLKISM.

The projects ofthe Texas agitators, be-
come more and more distinct with every
fresh arrival from South Carolina. In
that State alone, have they the boldness
10 throw off the mask. At meeting in
Unlon District, on the Sd inst, pream-
bic was adopted, in which we find the fol-
lowing sentiment openly avowed.
"Let it be said, once Tor all, that there
arc rights which we love better than we
love the Union, and which we will no,
yield even to save it and when called up.
on by the force of circumstances, which
we b lieve are las, approaching. 10 mako
our election, our minds are made up az
to the course to be pursued. We de-
sire no political connexion with declared
enemies to our peace. We neither daily
nor doubt. We hold to our nights, give
up the Union, and leave the consequcp.
ces 10 God"
That is In say, il in spite OF good faith,
national honor, and common honesty, the
Senate should refuse TO ratify The tIeeiy
OF annexation, these men are wiling, nay
anxious, "to give up the Daion." What
say you people Of Virginia to this Do
you hold the blessings of this glorious
Union so light, that you are prepared TO
rest their continuance upon such an al
ternatlve7 We feel assured, that you dc
not. We feel assured, that you viii
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
%JAMES K. POLK. ~

AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE. TIE benevo-
lent resolution of Mr.. Mercer, of Virgin.
ia, on this, head, met with almost unani-
nous approval.
May ID, 1881, Mr.. Mercer introduced
the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the President Of the u.
States be requested to renew, and to prose-
cute, from time 10 time, such negotiations
with the several maritime powers of Flu.
rope and America as he may deem expe-
dent FOR THE EFFECTUAL ADOLF.
TON OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE
TRADE, and It's ultimate denunciation as
PIRA CY, under the laws Of nations, by
the consent Of the civilized world.
On passing this resolution the ayes
were llS, noes 30. Mr.. POLK yO.
TED IN THE NEGATIVE.-Cong.
Deb. vol. 7, page $50.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

Polk AGAINST THE OLD PATRIOTS OF
THE REVOLUTION March ID, 1873,
on the passage of the bill for the relief OF
surviving officers Of the revolutionary
war, Mr.. Polk voted IN THE NEGATIVE
Cong. Deb, vol. 4, par, ., page 2, go.
Subsequently, on bill to pay certain
militia, &C., he voted in the affirma.
tive.
March IS, 1880. he voted AGAINST
the revolutionary pension bill-Same, vol.
6, part |, page 629.
March Is, "Alr. Polk spoke some time
against the BILL" and voted against it,
Same, page Gas.
February II, 1881, he voted AGAINST
the bill for the relief of revolutionary
soldiers, Same, volume Z, page $50.
May 2, 1882, he voted against the
revolutionary pension bll.-Same, vol. 8,
part Q, page 2,73l.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
COL. RICHARD NJ. JOHNSoN'S OPINION
OF HENRY CLAY.

al have been in public life for forty years, and
in that time have been associated with all the great
men of the country Leaving out Madison and
Gsllatin, who were old men when | first stepped
upon the theatre of politics, | WILL PLACE JEF
FERsos FIRST, THEN HEsRY CLAY. He is per-
fec, Hercules in all the qualities that can adorn
human nature. Some may excel him in a sim
gle quality-for instance, Webster may be great
er ogician-or some may be more renowned for
deep researches-but take Clay all in all, he has
not equal in the Union either in the North or
the South, the East the West. In moral cour-
age, in physical courage. in oratory, in patriotism
and in every noble quality, he is without superb
or. He is great, a gerry great man"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

Acting under the maxim that honesty was the
best policy, and upon the conviction that truth is
omnipotsnt, and public justice certain, bore the
unmerited reproaches cast upon me, as became me-
/ have not been disappointed. Istsnd indicated,
in the hearts, and by the spontaneous acclamstons
of my fellow citizens. The industry and malgnty
of my enemies will no doubt prompt perseverance
in these attacks. Peiyeysions of my language,
misrepresentation of my course, old scraps from
tsttercd and obsolete newspapers-even fabrica-
ton and forgery and will continue to be en-
ployed to vitupera,e and vllllfy me. But like all
preceding assaults, they will be unavailable, and |
shall remain invunefabIe to them all. III. Clay.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

"BoUND FOR THE LAND OF CANAAN
Yesterday a "darky," mounted upon a
dray-load Of cotton, was amusing himself
by cracking his long whip over the back
of his mule, and singing something in the
shape Of camp-meeting song ending
every other line with
"Im Bound for the Land of Canaan"
While apparently at the extreme pitch OF
his excitement, and yelling out the cho.
rus, he was stopped by sea captain, who
inquired phat freight he got on cotton to
the port Of Canaan "The niger" tax.
ing off his hat and showing his "ivories, f"
answered.
81 is jiss takin' dis cotton from massa s
warehouse, down TO de lower press, an all
the frate gifts is jiss as much as wants
to eat and drink, and good clothes 10 war.
Dis nigga is happier dan some white folks.
Gee up ole mule ooh Pm bound for
the land of Canaan p"--P'cayune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

The Maysvile Eagle says when DICK
thomson ascertained tina, he was dropped
by the Convention he tore his old red
jacket from top to bottom. He declared
che never would LIMP again, or shed an
other TEAR, to save the party from the
d-l."The Colonel has suffered, much de.
graduation in his political career, The
Ohio Senator who took him about in 1910
as a show, degraded him, for he is kind.
hearted, well meaning old fellow, though
he does not know black from white. The
last degradation however was spared him,
that of running with polk--that was reser-
we'd for DRAco DALLAS of the Keystone
State Forum.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

DREss.-Here is q little French le-
gend, that may be read, with profit by
many young madiens: The Oldest oftwo
sisters was promised, by her father, to a
gentleman, possessed Of large estate
The day was appointed for the gentleman
to make his visit, he not having, as yet,
seen either of them, and the ladies were
Informed Of his coming, that they might
be pr pared to receive him. The affianced,
bride, who was the handsomest OF the two,
being DESTROYS to show her elegant shape
and slender waist to the best advantage,
clothed herself in dress, which sat very
tight and close upon her, without any
lining or facing of fur, though It was in
winter, and exceedingly cold. The con-
sequence was, that she appeared pale and
miserable, like one pellshing with the Sc
verify OF the weather; while her sister,
who, regardless of her shape, had alfred
herself nationally, with thick garments,
lined with fur, looking warm and healthy,
and ruddy as rose. The gentleman
was fascinated by her who had the most
health, the most prudence ; and, having
obtained the fathers consent to the
change, left the mortified sister to shiver
in single blessedness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

"TBE pHFEREscE BETwEEs THE COURSE OF
THE PoLITIcAL PARTY WITH WHICH re Mr..
MLToS BRowsl ACTS AND MYSELF Is, WHIST
THEY ARE The ADVOCATES OF DlSTRIBU-
TON AND A PROTECTIVE TARlFF-aEA-
suREs WHICH CONSIDER RUiSous TO TIE iETER-
EsTs OF TaE CoUEIR7, AND ESPECIALLY TO THE
INTERESTS OF TIE rLANIING SrATks--I HAvE
STEADILY AND AT ALL TINES OPPOSED B0TH"
Extract Of James X. POlk's Speech, april 81,
1919.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THE CHARITY (D OF JAMES X.
POLK.

On the list of February, 1881, Mr..
Washington of the House of Representa-
tves, presented statement from the May.
or of Georgetown, d. c., relative to the
suffering condition of the poor Of that
city. The winter was one ofunusual and
extraordinary severity, while the supply
of wood was insufficient in the city, to
meet the wants Of the suffering population.
1t so happened that their was at that pc.
Rod collected within the yard Of the Cap
itol more wood, much more than would
be needed for the wants of Congress.
Mr.. Washington accordingly moved
that of this superiority ! thirty cords be
placed at the dispose Of the Mayor OF
Georgetown to be appropriated for the
relief Of the suffering poor of that city.
Was there any one present so unfeeHng,
so insensible to the dictates Of humanity
so deaf tothe cry of distress and suffer.
ing that went 20 the Capitol from around
its very walls, as to object to this charit-
able propositions Yes, there was one.
He arose and opposed the motion. 1t
was bad example. 1t was, he said, I'M
dignfed for the Legislators to become
overseers of the poor, to board up wood
10 deal it out to the paupers of the district.
And when the House, containing large
majority Of the political friends ofthat
gentleman, voted, by decisive majority,
to extend helping hand to their feeling
fellow creatures IN Georgetown. the name
Of that member was recorded in the neg.
alive! His name was
%JAMES K. POLK.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
JIMMY POLK, OF TENNESSEE.
BY J. GREiNER.

TuSE-"Dand Jim Of Cardiac"
O, every day brings something new,
The Loco Focos FIND it SO;
And strange events have proved to Martha
That doubtful things are "MIGHTY USsARTiN."
At Lindenwald the Fox is hoed
The Coons all laugh to hear it told
Ha hs! ha such nominee
AS Jimmy Polk of Tennessee.
o, annexation was the yoke
That fixed Van like a " PIG IN A PoKE"
They PoKED it to the cunning elf
BY PoKING Jimmy Polk himself!
At Lindenwald, &c.
And "Cass," poor fool, his chance has Gown.
Like the clone star" he stands alone;
HIS Texas letter" proves that he
Should write his name without c.
At Lindenwald, sc.
And Colonel johnson, too, whose zeal
Burned bright for +" Texas" and "Repeal;"
The Locos tho't Dick did mt know BEANS"
And SO they poked up Polk for green's.
Al Lindenwald, sc.
But Polk for greens won't save their bacon,
The party to its centres shaken
Fen Tyler and Texas" now will say,
He never can poke it into Clay.
At Lindenwald, &c.
And Silas Wright ('twas good joke
Declined, } he was not fond of Polk;
Bot, Silas, we won't trouble you,
You're RIGHT" without the "W."
At Lindenwsld, &c.
Next George M Dallas they persuade,
Although he wore the "black cockade;"
And though he went the " Bank and Blddle,"
To Polk he plays the second fiddle.
At Lindenwald, SC.
Now choke" and Polk will always rhyme,
And Dalows and "gallows" is very sublime;
They dosed the Fox on Poke.root poison,
Hazza for CLAY and FRELISGHuYsEs!
Al Lindenwald. &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

Pass IT RoUNp.-The Nashville Uni
on, the organ of Polk and Jackson, holds
the following language:
ave wish it borne in mind, that the
oppressive Tariff of 1912 has been con
demned by every true Democrat, and by
none more decidedly than Mr.. Van Blu.
rem. Thai its provisions are rtsiced 'cith
adherence by Cor. Polk and all has friends
zee need not repeat"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

Curious BUsrLE.-A correspondent OF
the Milton Chronicle beseeches the Edit
or "to give the ladies another lashIng
about Bustles." The Editor in reply
says he is in favor OF bishops" Cause
Why A girl in Halifax lately sent him
word that if he didn't hush his mouth
about bishops, she'd wrap him upon rag
and make "bishop" Of HIN. Damp.
Repor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

When the Locofoco guns were firing
on Thursday afternoon, a Wing inquired
of very staunch Locofoco what it all
meant. eve have found" said the Lo.
cofoco, "that the Wings have been hum.
bugging us-that Polk and Dallas have
not been nominated at all-and we are
firing guns for the good news" This is
authentic, and we can give as a voucher
for it the name Of as respectable gentle
man as there is in the city. Louis. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

A Home THRusT.-"Mr. Timothy"
said learned lady, who had been show
ing off her wit at the expense of dan
gler, "you remind me OF barometer, that
is filled with nothing il the upper story"
"Divine Almlra," meekly replied her
adorer, sin thanking you for this fatter-
ing compliment, let me remind you that
you occupy my upper story entirely"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
VOLUME 45.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

More SCREWS Loose The Hagers.
town Herald of Freedom says, that with
in the last few weeks several Democrats
left the Locofoco ranks and joined the
Clay Club, among others Anthony Camp
bell, Esq.
The Norrestown Herald saws that one
OF the Secretaries of the Locofoco Con-
vention, held at Harrisburg, which nomi.
mated Fl. A. Muhlenberg for Governor,
has joined the Clay Club.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
pONTIOAno
LOVING AND FoRGlvING.

Oh, loving and forgiving--
Ye angelwords Of earth,
Years we're not worth the bearing
IL ye too had not birth
Oh, loving and forgiving--
How sweet your mission here;
The grief that ye are sharing,
Hath blessings IN its tear.
Oh. stern and unforgiving--
Ye evil-words Of life.--
That mock the means of living
With nerer-ending strife.
Oh, harsh and uurepenting-
How would ye meet the grave,
If Heaven as uhrelentiug,
Forbore not nor forsayei
Oh. loving and forgiving--
Sweet sisters OF the soul,
In whose celestial living
The passions find control
Still breathe your influence o'erus
Whenever by passion cross'd,
And. angel-like, restore US
The paradise we lost.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THEIR OWN ESTIMATE OF MR..
POLK.

Since the nomination Of Mr.. Polk il
has Of course been the policy Of the party
to put the best face on the matter, make
the best of bad bargain, and at least
fall with some show of grace. The real
estimate in which Mr.. Polk is held, and
the amount Of hope which is entertained
ofhis success, may be judged of by the
following from the New York correspon-
dent of the Globe Of May 9Th:
sis there any probability that major
ity Of the Convention will unite on Gen.
Cass or Mr.. Polk9 And if so, is either
Of them available There is not, so far
as know, State in the Union which
has declared or given the slightest indi-
cation in favor OF either Of these gentle
men for the Presidency. Meriiorious,
and distinguished, and valuable citizens
as they certainly are, can any one believe
for moment that either will be agreeable
to the Convention, simply and solely on
the ground of a declaration in favor Of
the immediate annexation OF Texasf Is
Texas to be the alpha and omega--the
first and the las,--the all and every thing
in the great struggle for those princi-
Piles which constitute The decalogue of the
Democracy? Is it probable remotely
probable-ihat they will oil at once cast
aside an old, welltried, faithful, and con-
summate leader, solely on the ground that
he partly dissenis from a great measure
Of Mr.. Tyler's policy? Here, again,
repeat, will believe it when see il, and
and not before"
Does this writer believe It now1 He
goes on to treat of the pretensions OF Capt.
Tyler, and concludes by saying that he
Will believe in his nomination when he
sees it. He then continues as follows:
"But, admitting am mistaken in my
estimate of the weight Ct these spectral
candidates in the Democratic Convention,
ard admitting that either one of them is
selected, is there even remote PROBABLE.
ty that he can or will unite the cordial
support Of the Democracy OF the United
States, without which no candidate can
be elected 7 1t is true, the friends of Mr..
Buchanan, Col. Johnson, and | believe
Gen. Cass have pledged themselves to
support the nomination of the Convention;
and such is most emphaticallv the case
with the friends Of Mr.. Van Buren,. But
this pledge cannot be claimed by Mr.. Ty.
Ter, Commodore Stewart, or Mr.. Polk,
whose friends, so far as have seen, have
never given reciprocal pledge, and are
therefore not entitled to claim the benefit
Of condition to which they have not ac-
ceded. | therefore speak from a decided
internal conviction that the selection OF
either ofthese candidates by The Democrat
&c Convention Would ensure the defeat of
the party and the election Of Mr.. Clay"
One of the Spectral candidates has
been chosen, but we differ with the cor
respondent Of the Globe, for we do not
think that this was necessary to ensure
Mr.. CLAWS election. - Examiner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04

The Troy Budget has secured Polk s
election by the following arguments, which
cannot fail to strike every one as potent,
unanswerable and irres stable:
ellis hair is precisely The color of that
which Jefferson ,core before time had ia
ded al, and his eyes are ofihe same shade
as were those Of Washington and Bona
m ri etn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
CO. o.
TO FARM ElRsS,
MILLER,S IND OTHERS.

HAVEtaken the Warehouse ofMr. VIM Kroe-
Il sen, al the Rail Road, and have connected
the FORWARDING AND COMMISSION with
the GROCERY BUSINESS. Flour and othersr-
ticles of Produce entrusted TO my care, viii betor-
wsrded Immediately with moderate charge
will at all times pay fair price in cash or
produce for Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Rive.
March II, 1874. JOHN JAMESON
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9stiSteCCa1teouS.
SLAVE MASTER oUTWITTED.


Geek, it seems, had been "sod rum
ing as the term is; that is, purchaser
had given very small part of his origi.
nal value, taking the risk OF no, catching
him. 10 Philadelphia colored man,
named Samuel Johnson, heard a gentle.
man making inquiries concerning slave
called Geek, whom he had "bought RUM
ing" al know him very WE'LL" said
Samuel; "as well as do myself; he's
a good-for. nothing chap; and you'll be
better without him than with him." "Do
you think SO :" eyes, if you gave what
you say for him; it was bito--ihat's all.
He's lazy, good-lor nothing dog, and
you'd better sell your right ia him the
first chance you get" After some fur
Their talk Samuel acknowledged that Geek
was his brother. The gentleman advised
him TO buy him; but Samuel protested
that he was such lazy vicious dog that
he wanted nothing to do with him. The
gentleman began 10 have so bad an opln-
ion OF his bargain, that be offered TO sell
the fugitive for sixty dollars. Samuel,
with great apparent Indifference, accept
ed the terms, and the necessary papers
were drawn. Isaac Hooper was in the
room during the whole transaction, and
the colored man requested him 10 exam
inc the papers to see that all was right
Being assured that every thing was IN
due FORM he inquired, "aud is Geek now
free 70 eyes, entirely Free" "Suppose
| was Geek, ard that was the man that
bought me could he take me 2" "Not
any more than he could take me-" said
Isaac. As soon as Samuel received this
assurance, he made a low bow to the
gentleman, and, with additional fun in a
face always roguish, said, your servant,
sir: | an Geek. Mrs. ChiLd'S Letters
from New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 4, 1914.
That Same Old Coon!

"Get oaf the Gay, tie Nations rising
For Henry Clay and FreisAghHysen ~
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Fresh Supply
OF DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE
STUFFS. PAINTS. OILS. &C.

HAviNG just renewed my stock | am
II L prepared to offer to the public complete
an assortment be found in this valley, and at
such prices and such terms as cannot fail Of
pleasing.
The quality and character Of each article may be
relied on as represented. To the following list |
would call The attention Of Physicians and Others :
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-04
MEDICINES, Co.

many of which are recommended as valuable
and important in diseases and other purposes: