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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
THE REASON WHY.

The Willamsport pa Gazette admits
that MIR. Snyder, the democratic" can
ddate, was defeated in the late election
to fl Mr.. Frlck's vacancy because doubts
Of his Taritiism had been industriously
circulated, and that the Wing candidate
succeeded because he had proclaimed,
wherever he went, that he was n favor
of protective Tariff.
That paper further says, in reference to
the approaching election of Governor, tina.
"The well known Tariff principles Of
Mr.. Muhlenberg will secure every Dem-
ocratic vote in this district, and let the
Democratic candidate for Congress next
fall be who he may, he must be the warm
advocate of the present Tariff. The De.
mocracy will sustain no man for legisla.
live or executive office unless he is com.
mltted beyond suspicion on this question. !"
What thinks the Richmond Enquirer of
this declaration on the part of its Lucofrco
ally THAT no man will be sustained by
the Democracy of the Keystone State, un-
less he is committed, beyond question
and even above suspicion, upon the Tar
if question. The Gazette proceeds
ga Tariff for the protection of home
manufactures and products. and for the
purposes of revenue, is one Of the earliest
principles adopted by the Democratic par
w. That party has always sustained the
principle, and in no instance have the De.
mocrats of Pennsylvania sanctioned de.
pariure from it, and we firmly believe
they never will, their interests being as
closely connected with it as with any
other important measure, we care not
what it is
Just so. Pennsylvania has always
sustained ga Tariff for the protection of
home manufactures" and always will.
And MIR. Van Buren, knows this too well
TO venture upon another defeat in that
State, whatever he may write 10 Mr.. Rlt-
chic about opposition to the principles
and details" of the present Tariff law
Virginia Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
To REvERDY JOHNSON, ESQ.,, Bait.

A letter from the Hon. John NJ. Clay
ton, Of Delaware, was about to be read by
Mr.. Ridgiey Of Delaware, when the audi
ence were alarmed and interrupted by a
crash OF seats in the gallery, which for
many moments disturbed all order of bust
ness. There was general rush for the
door.
Order was restored and Mr.. Clayton
letter was then read declining 10 be in
the way of any other man, and pledgilg
himself in advance to support the nomina-
ton, whoever might be the candidate.
LETTER OF JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
NEWCASTLE, Del, April 81, lS44.
My Dear ST AS you are about to
attend the Baltimore Convention on the
LIST of May, in the capacity OF delegate
from Delaware, allow me to explain TO
you the position which desire to occupy
in reference to the Vice Presidential nom
ination. 1t is known TO you that / have
never sought the nomination, and have
once publicly declined it; and that have
at length agreed, not without reluctance,
to suffer my name 10 60 before the Ma.
tlonal Convention to comply with the de-
mands Of our own State Convention, which
has, in some measure, imposed this upon
me as duty to the State.
Let not my position be mistaken, be-
seech you. Withdraw my name from
the list of those from whom the candidate
for Vice President is to be selected, the
moment you can discover that there will
not be a clearly expressed opinion in la-
vor of my nomination, and entreat my
friends, for my sake as well as The sake
OF the country, to unite immediately on
some one among those whose names have
been before the public as candidates for
the nomination, all Of whom are unexceP-
tlonable men. Harmony is the thing
most TO be desired; and we must not SUI
fer any other consideration TO interfere for
one moment with our determination TO be
united upon the Wing nomination. Let
not any thing stand in the way an instant
after you have any reason to believe that
! It's withdrawal viii contribute TO promote
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
NATIONAL WIG CONVENTION.
MAY LIST, 1S44.



At eleven o'clock, A. NJ, on Wednes.
day, the lst of May, the delegates to the
Wing National Convention for the nomi-
nation of candidates for President and
Vice President of the United States, as.
Sembled in the Universal Church.
The delegates were in full attedance,
and the Church was crowed to overflow.
ing with eager and earnest spectators.
Reverdy Johnson, Esq. called the Con-
vention TO order.
Senator Huntingdon of Connecticut an.
bounced the organization as follows: Mr..
II. said the day and the hour had arrived,
and he would propose the Hon. Arthur L..
Hopkins Of Alabama as President Of the
Convention, pro tenn.
The name was received with cheers.
Mr.. Hopkins took the chair, and submit
ted TO the Convention that the blessing of
God should be invoked upon the assem-
bly, on the occasion. For that purpose
the Rev. Mr.. Johns would pronounce the
first prayer made before the Continental
Congress.
The Lords prayer was then uttered,
followed by some Of the most appropriate
prayers Of the Episcopal service. The
immense assembly stood while the prayers
were read, and the scene was most i'm.
pressive.
Another of the city clergymcn, Rev. Mr..
Williams, read appropriate passages from
the word of God, exhorting the people
'to walk worthy Of their vocation"
The following officers were then NOM
mated:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09

ADVANTAGE OF WHIG SoNGS.-Bro,h'
er Brownow, of the Jonesborough Wing,
in defending Wing songs from the attack
made upon them by the Locos, says:
ain the Second Book Of Samuel, and
10th chapter, our Locofoco song haters
will learn that Saul, King of Israel, when
he lay stretched upon his couch, with a
devil in him as large as a modern "Demo
crat," called for " a man who was cunning
player on harp" to play him out, ard
David went with his harp, an ass loaded
with bread, and bottle of wine, and a
kid, and as soon IS the "carousap' began,
the devil departed Now, if tho soft
melody Of David's harp could chase the
devil from his couch of Saul, and lull his
spirit into sweet repose, as we ate taught
it did, why may not the music of Wing
songs drive the devil out OF tho Locolo-
cos w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
A POLITICAL CATCH.

II MEMBER OF TIE BERKELEY "GLEE CLUB
AIR-"7he LiHtc Tailor Boy"
In Andrew Jackson's reign,
The mighty Veto King,
There were three Varmiats in this land,
And of these three we sing.
The one was the Pole Cat-kendall;
The other was the Beag le-Duf Green;
The third, be was the Little Red Fox
From the Empire State, ween.
The Skunk, he defiled his friend,
The Beagle, he gave the alarm,
The Little Red Fox stole the Presidents robe,
To keep these three Rogues warm.
We smotheIed the Poe-Cat in Clay,
The Beagle stole of to Calhoun,
While the Little Red Fox was caught by the tail
And worried to death by the COON!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09

ELECTIoNEERING ANECDoTE.-The New
Haven Palladium relates the following
amusing incident as having occurred at
Waterbury, at the recent general election
in Connecticut. An individual in Manga
tue who has usually been considered a
Locofoco, but did not go up at the meet
ing in the early part of the day, was sent
for in great haste by the Locoiocos with
a 5000 horse and two men to fetch HIM to
the polls. The man went with them 10
Waterbury, first taking care to provide
himself with Wing votes. On arriving
at The place of voting, the locos put votes
into his hand, but as he went up 10 the
box he took his Wing votes from his peck
ct and putting one Of them face up on
the box, said to Judge Blackman, who
held it" Is that right, Mr.. Biackman p
He then observed to some Wings present
that he had thought he would walk home
for he did not believe they (the locos)
would want to carry him back.
The best Of the joke is that Waterbury
elected Wing Representative by ONE
minority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
VOLUME 45.
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Announcements will DO inserted three times at
One Dollar per square Of fourteen lines, and at
Twenty-Five Cents for each subsequent insertion.
The number Of insertions must be marked on
the manuscript or copy oft1e advertisement
.ont. or il will be continued until forbid, aud
charged accordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
From! From :!

EHAVE just received prime lot of Iron, as
u sorted such as Bar Iron, Plough Irons, Horse
Shoe Bars, Nail Rods. Square and Round Iron of
different sizes also ScolloP Iron, sledge Moles,
&c. which will sell reasonable for cash.
WASHINGTON KROESEN.
X. X. Depot Jan. 49,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1914.

Mr.. CLAY OF his nomination. The follow
Jog committee was appointed to inform
Mr.. CLAY of his nomination:
Messers. Beuien of Georgia Lawrence
Of Massachusetts Archer, of Virginia ;
Burnett OF Ohio; and Erasius Root, ol
New York.
A letter was read from the Hon. George
Evans, declining the nomination for Vice
President, which many Of his friends were
SO anxious that he should receive. The
letter was read by Mr.. Brownson of Maine,
and the convention expressed their appre.
citation of the motives which Tad actuate
him upon the occasion by ordering the
letter inserted upon the minutes.
LETTER OF GEORGE EVANS.
WASHINGTON, April Goth, 1874.
My Dear Sir 81 am happy 10 learn by
your favor Of the 22d instant, received a
few days ago. that you will reach Bati-
more in season to attend the Convention
which is to be held there on Wednesday,
for the nomination Of candidates for the
Offices of President and Vice President of
the United States.
1t will no; be in my power to meet you
and the other Delegates from Maine, who
will attend there on that occasion, before
the nominations are made, but | wish you
and them TO be opprized Of my wishes in
regard to one oil them, as II may possibly
conduce to more prompt and harmoni.
Gus action by the convention.
| am aware that n Convention of the
Wings oil Maine, held al Augusta, during
the late session Of the Legislature, did
me the honor to propose me as candi.
date for the Vice Presidency; and tina,
the newspapers IN that State, and occa-
sionally elsewhere, have spoken favorably
Of the proposition.
Several very eminent and distinguished
gentlemen have also been named for the
same office, and from ell that | can learn,
the opinion of the Convention is likely TO
be considerbly divided in regard to the
most suitable nomination for il. earn
estly desire to remove so far as lies in my
power, all occasion for division of senti-
ment upon that subject and as the dele.
gates from Maine may feel bound to ad-
here to the expressed preference Of the
convention to which have referred, beg
you to communicate to them, and If it be
advisable and proper, to the convention
after it shall be organized, that most re-
specially, and, with profound gratitude to
those who have thought me worthy OF the
place, decline to be considered among the
candidates for that distinguished office.
You and other friends in Maine have
been aware that have never desired TO
be put IN nomination for this high office
and that should have declined it before
and in a more public manner, if could
have done it, without an appearance Of
vanity.
With true regard
am very faithfully, yours,
sNIC,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
MR.. CLAWS LETTER
WASHINGTON, April

WASHINGTON, April 80, 1874.
My Dear Sir Il cannot reconcile it
to my sense of delicacy and propriety to
attend either of the Wing Conventions
this week in Baltimore. Such is my de-
liberate judgment. hope my friends will
acquiesce in my determination, and not
urge me TO revoke it, which cannot do.
Yours, faithfully,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
Hon. DAVID BRoNsoN

A motion was made by a Delegate from
N. Y. to invite Mr.. CLAY to attend the
Convention tomorrow (Thursday.) The
Convention were divided as to the propri-
ETY. of this step when Delegate from
Maryland read a letter from HENRY CLAY,
tho good sense ofwhich all present acced.
ed to
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
Flour.

\ HAVE on band few barrels Of Flour, which
M viii sell very low. Al. LOCKE.
Feb Is
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
That Same Old Coon!

UNDER THE ABOVE CAPTION WILL BIZ HERALDED
FORTH TIE WEEKLY PROGRESS OF THE SAYINGS
AND DoIsGs OF THAI SAME OLD cooN," UNTIL
He "HoLEs" THE LITTLE FOX IN 1874.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
PRESIDENTS:
Hon. AMBROSE SPENCER, of N. Y.
VICE PRESIDENTS

Hon. AMBROSE SPENCER, Of N. Y.
VICE PRESIDENTS
GEORGE w. CROSBY, OF Maine.
J. GOODWIN, of New Hampshire.
l.. SALToNsTALL, of Massachusetts,.
S. f. MANN, of Rhode Island.
CHARLES PAINE, of Vermont.
w. V. ELLSWORTH. of Connecticut.
f. RooT, of New York.
john B. AYCRIGG, of New Jersey.
JAMES w. THOMPSON, of Delaware.
JoHN STRouM, Of Pennsylvania.
w. G. DAWSON, of Georgia.
WILLIAM MARTIN, of Tennessee.
Thomas MEDcALF, Of Kentucky.
SAMUEL SPRIGG, Of Maryland.
b. w. LEIGH, Of Virginia.
RICHARD HINES, of North Carolina.
JACOB BURNETT, Of ONO.
SAMUEL HALL, of Indiana.
HENRY CHAPMAN, Of Michigan.
HENRY Johnson, Of Louisiana.
JAMES DUPREE, of Mississippi.
r. A. EWING, of Missouri.
CYRUS EDWARDS, of Illinois.
II. - HOkNION, VI hldOdulH.
]. P. PREsroN, OF South Carolina.
JAMES II. WALKER, of Arkansas.
SECRETARIES:
Isaac MUNRoE, of Maryland.
GEORGE MASON GRAHAM, of Louisiana.
ROBERT f. lIoRNER, Of New Jersey.
G. &. NoRvELL, of Tennessee.
Moan SMITH. of Maine.
EDWARD J. HALE, of North Carolina.
The name Of the Honorable Ambrose
Spencer was received with applause, and
all the officers appeared to give entire
satisfaction TO all the members of the Con.
vention. The names were unanimously
accepted.
The gentlemen nominated were con.
Quoted TO the Chair by Mr.. Archer, o
Va. ard Mr.. Johnson, Of Md.
Loud applause greeted Mr.. Spencer as
he took tho stand, and the array Of dis
men from all parts OF the coun
try upon the platform was very imposing
The PresideRt, on taking the Chair
made the following Address:
Gentlemen ofthe Convention:
Selected TO preside over the delbera
tions Of this august assembIage OF Wings
and Patriots from every part ofthis wide
spread Republic, | return you my I'M
feigned and greatlul thanks for tho dis
tinguished honor conferred on NEAR
honor far surprising any have ever re
ceived and which canno: but regard a
GROWING one of long life, much 0
which has been devoted to public service
Unaccustomed to presiding over such al
assembly, | shall have felt great dIffidenc,
in my capacity in dischargIng the dutle
of the Chair, but for consideration tina
we meet as brothers in principle, animal
ed by one common purpose to rescue ou
beloved country and its institutions from
the degradation with which they have fall
en-, and to place on firm basis its honor
its prosperity, its happiness and its glory
In a Convention thus constituted, | fee
confident that any want ftact or parlia
mentary experience on my part will b.
unimportant, for among the friends of or
der and the, disorder will not be found
What spectacle is here presented TO
the profound consideration OF the world
a representation by delegates emanalns
Immediately from the people Of ali tn,
States of this glorious Union, to seIec
from among our most talented and patri
olic statesmen, two citizens to be present
ed to their approval as candidates for the
Presidency aud Vice Presidency Of lhes'
United States.
The inaPprecableImPortanco Of wis
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09

ne DeIegaIIOHs OUl OF NtW EHg IdHu
we're divided, five were for John Da-
Wis, ard Rhode Island for MIR. FRELisG.
HUysEN.
New York for MIR. Fillmore, and
votes were thrown for him in the
West. Mr.. Sergeant received scattering
votes IN the West, and the unanimous vote
in his own State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09

harmony among our friends in the Con.
vention and pledge me without a mo-
ment's hesitation TO the full support Of the
successful candidate for the Wing Vice
Presidential nomination, as we'll as for
that If "larry Of the West"
Faithfully yours,
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
TX.D,,.. ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-09
NUMBER 10.

Mr.. Sergeant's name was then with.
drawn, and thrd ballo, called for which
resulted as follows:
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-11-18
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SLAVERY IN AFRICA. An English gentle
man, who has spent IA years in Western Aff-
ca, where he has been Governor ofsome of the
most important English possessions, states that
probably nine-tenths Of all the population of
Africa are at this moment slaves; that in some
slavery there is of all sorts, from that which
gives the master the most absolute control, to
that in which the slave has the common priv-
lcges of member of the family, and may in
SEINE cases, inherit his masters property He
expresses the conviction that slavery can be
eradicated there only by the general promul-
cation Of the Gospel.
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Correspondence Of the American Republican,
WASHINGTON, Nov. l6, 1914.

A sad accident occurred yesterday between
this city and Blodensburg, by which 1t is ap.
pretended a poor lad named William Scott
will be deprived of his life, as he now lies in a
very mutilated and dangerous condition, with
only slight hopes of his recovery. 1t appears
that Scott was riding on one Of the mud cars,
and III imprudently jumping off it, he was
unfortunately run over and shockngly man
ged. The loaded car passed over his leg and
part of his body, seriously injuring his groin
understand the poor fellow was placed under
the care of Dr. Day, Of Bladensburg, where
the sufferer remained until this afternoon, when
he was brought home to his friends i'll this city.
The Criminal Court met as usual this morn
ing, and have been occupied nearly the whole
day in tying a very interesting case. George
TYLER, the prisoner at the bar, was indicted on
two counts, for an assault and battery upon
Henry Bell, free negro; and for assaulting with
intent to kill tho said Bell, on the 9th of Sep
TENDER last. 1t appeared from the testimony
of a witness named James Brown, that he was
cunning on the 9th of September, near Ben
ming bridge, with man named Mclaughlin.
Whie so engaged, the prisoner joined them,
and being intoxicated, he got hold OF Mclaugh-
Inns ling piece and discharged its contents
into the back of Henry Bell, who happened to
be riding that way; and at the same time, the
horse on which Bell rode was considerably pep
pered in the rump. 1t was proved that, after
the prisoner fred at the negro, the former was
heard to declare that he should not have cared
if the shot had gone through the negro, so the
horse had not been hurt. On the other side,
it was shown by c. Wallach, Esq, counsel for
the prisoner, that Brown had made statements
to two female witnesses, contradictory Of his
evidence against Tyler and the latter was
shown to be a harmless and inoffensivc person,
when not under the influence of liquor. The
jury, therefore, probably under the influence of
mercy, found the prisoner guilty of an assault
and battery only, which will Of course, save
him tiom the penitcntiary.
Classy A. Davis, free negress, was also in
dicted and tried for stealing is napkins, bed
tick, dress, and sundry other articles, from
the Globe Hotel-the stolen goods being the
property of James Maher. The prisoner, who
was defended by Mr. Woodward, was found
guilty.
The grand and petit jurios were discharged
from further attendance. 1t is expected the
court will sentence the prisoners next Monday,
METROPOLIS