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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
ABOLITIONlSTS AND DlSUNlON-
lists,

We have heard great deal during the last few
Years Of . Norsbern men with Southern feelings
I'D much abou, the " Northern Democracy being
the natural ally of the South" This has been the
aopr Of Loco Foceism, and we believe Mr.. Gal.
hosn 10 the author of the last sentiment; and we
besin to think there is some truth in the remark,
provided be had called things by their right names
and tina, is, that Northern Loco Focoism is the
natural ally of Southern Loco Focosm, for we see
they are both conspiring against the Union.
We have presented our readers, from time to
time, resolutions, &C., passed at the Polk and Dali
las meetings in South Carolina, in which they
threaten to bring about dissolution Of the Union
unless such and such things are done to please
them. We now see the proceedings Of another
gathering Of people IN the North. at which the
torious William Lloyd Garrison, the Editor of the
Liberstor," played conspicuous part--cHered q
resolution Of the most violent and incendiary char
acter, recommending a dissolution Of the Union
This resolution be accompanied with flaming
speech, in which he spoke in the most contemptu.
Gus terms of the union OF these States. This Gar
rison is one Of the leading Abolitonists at the
North, and warm and ardent Loco Foce. He is
a bitter opponent Of Mr.. Clay. and he and Joshua
Leayitt, the Editor Of the - Emancipator, make
il their business to travel about Loco Foco meet.
ings and have the most bitter and denunciatory
resolutions passed against Mr.. Clay. They hate
the Union, and hate Henry Clay because he loves
the Union, and has repeatedly thrown himself into
the breach and saved it from dissolution, -apne.
and civil war. American freemen, what think you
| Of the matter Are you for the Union and Clay
or the Northern and Sout hern allies OF Loco Polk
ism1 Here is The resolution which was offered by
Mr.. Garrison and readers will perceive it to
be of the same character with those lately passed
by the roktes in South Carolina, which we pre-
sented to them through the columns ofthe Gazatte
"Resolued, That the hour has come for
the enemies Of tyranny, the freemen oil
the lard, the advocates of righteous
government and just union, to peacea.
bly, withdraw from the existing national
Government. to cease all voluntary CO.
operation with the actual government. oil
the United States, TO declare themselves
| for revolution"
! Wings of Virginia asyou prize our blessed Uni
on, be active and spread throughout the State the
evidences Of the growing discomfort OF Northern
and Southern Loco Focosm to the Union. CARR
son, in his speech in support of his resolution, ex
claimed-"Down with the banners of the Ameri-
can Constitution, and up with the banner of Revo.
luton" We know Of nothing so fit for the neck oil
such wretch as Kentucky Hemp, applied by a
Kentucky Statesman.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Meeting of Delegates.

Meeting OF Delegates.
A meeting Of delegates from the sever
al counties OF the 10th Congressional Dis
trict was held at the Court House il
Charlestown, or Monday last, for the pur
pose Of making arrangements for Crane
Mass Meeting ofthe Wings.
On motion, JOHN YATES, ESQ. of Jeffer
son, was called to the Chair, and Rober
II. Gallaher, of Frederick, appointed Sec
rotary.
On motion of John A. Thompson, Esq
OF Clarke, seconded by K. Y. Conrad
Esq, it was
Resolced, as the opinion ofthis meeting
That it is expedIent to hold Grand Mas,
Meeting of the Wings the 10Th Congress
sioual District, in the town of Winchester,
on the 22d of Augusi: and that commit
tee be appointed, consisting OF two mem
bers from each county, to invite dstin.
guisbed orators to deliver addresses on the
occasion.
On motion of R. Y. Conrad, Esq,
RESOLVED, That the Wing Clay Club in
Winchester be notified by the Chairman
of this meeting, Of the above resolution
and requested to make the necessary ar.
engagements for said Convention.
The char then appointed the following
gentlemen 10 constitute the Committee OF
Invitation, viz
Frsderick-R. Y. Conrad and P. vii.
iams, Jr.
CIake-J. A. Thompson and P. McCor.
mick.
Berkeley-E. p. Hunter and David Fl.
Conrad.
.Morgan--C. Orick and John OFFER
rail-.
Jefferson Thomas Griggs and Henry
Berry.
Waren-Thomas M. Monroe and
James r. Richards.
On motion, the chairman, John Yates
Esq. was added to the committee.
On motion it was directed that the pro.
ceedings be published in the Wing papers
of the district.
JOHN YATES, Charm.
K. Fl. GALLAHBR, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
BERKELEY CLAY CLUB,

The Wings Of Berkeley seem to be growing more
aod more ardent in the good cause as the day OF
battle approaches. The Club House was again
crowded on Saturday evening last. and the feeling
seemed to be alive 70 the great work 10 which we,
in common with the Wing party thrsughont the
UnIen. are nov engaged. Ths House was beauti-
fully lighted with chandelier Of burning lamps
encrcling the large pos, which stands in the cen.
tire Of the room. The Giee Club sang number o.
very iins and spirited songs, and Capt b'0noeh
accompanied them on his elsr'onet, "h'cn aaosn
very much to the effect Of the music. We snooio
be very much pleased II some other members %
the Club woud bring their sioiins, flutes &c, win
,bs-, "a ma are confident II would add greatly TO
N. ssec, Of the music and the pleasure Of the COM
many. The ladies were there again lending ..
their aid. ws are always glad 20 see them, as il
conviuces Us of the interest which they take 10 the
preservation and prosperity Of the great Country in
which Providence has cast their lot.
VIM. B. Thompson, Esq. o: Chsrlestown, ad-
dressed the Club for nearly an hour in animated
and eloquent speech, in which he reviewed the
grea, issues between the two contending parties in
this Country, ard showed conclusiveIy the necessi
~ of establishing the principles commended for by
the Wings Il we wished to establish the permanent
prosperity Of the Nation.
The next regulsr meeting of the Club will be
held on Saturday evening, August Sd, and the
q Committee Of Invitation" have written to one of
the most distinguished Wings Of the valley of vr.
sinia to be present the occasion and address the
meeting. We hope to be enabled to ansounce his
acceptance in the Gazette Of next week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
A SAFE RULE.

"ssneyer any Of our readers see any monsuous
OF alarming matter in such paper as the Ohio
Statesman" they may with safety set it down q
tbamPsy. for it's Editor, Mr., Samuel Medsry, is
one OF the most notorious sandeTers in the United
ststes--Ansos Kea4aN not excepted. That paper
utreved more lies and chambers against Gen. Hsrri
son in 1910, ihsn any other paper in the Unon.--
kendalrs Extra Globe not excepted--and our read
ers all know If ne even match amos, he must
be practced hand
Even female innocence end vittuedid not escape
his remoeseess spirit in 1870 as he uttered one OF
tho base.t hbels in his psper against ;he venerable
mother OF Lieut.. Schenck % the Navy, for which
the gallant owhided the base sconndrel through
the streets of Columbus, He was prominent
member Of the Humbug Convention at Baltimore
and is now playing the old game Of 1910 agains
hr. Clay,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
K. Fl. GALLAHER, Sec'y.
PHILADELPHIA.

The Philadelphia U. S. Gazette ofthe
10Th, says.
No RioTs.-We deem it proper to re-.
peat the remark, which we have more
than once made within a week, viz
that all its peace, quiet and perfect order
in Philadelphia. There is no symptoms
IL any part OF our city, or is districts, OF
disorder. Indeed, "ihe rlots' have no,
been In any business parts of Phllade phra:
and we may confidently assure our dis.
tsnt readers, Chose at home know il, J tina,
Philadelphia was never more quiet, and
mat the channels and course OF business
are as unrestricted as ever they were.
And we may add, also, that the course
pursued, and being pursued, must efiectu-
ally guard from future outbreaks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
"POLK, DALLAS, AND TEXAS
"CLAY, FRELINGHUYSEN, AND
THE UNITED STATES"

'Polk, Dallas, and Texas say the Loco Foco
prints, {" has become the wstchword Of the De-
moc ecy every where" Very well. We are con.
tent 10 let the " Democracy" have that as their
ws;chwofd. "CLAr, FRELIsoHuYsEE, AND THE
UsITED STATES" ia the weichword Of the Wings
from Georgia 10 Maine" The People go in for
i" Clay, Frelinghuysen, and the United States, y
first, and POLK, Dallas, Texas and Disunion, y
last, and they intend putting their resolution in
force in the fall greatly the discontinue Of the
Poktes and Disunionists.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
DON'T BE so PARsIMoNioUs.

The Editor Of the Rockingham Register, in en-.
deavorng to prove that Virginia will go for Polk,
Dallas. and Texas, (in other words. Polk, Dallas,
and Dsunion says he does not make this asser-
ton without facts and figures oprove ii, when,
10 and behold! he proves this wonder by showing
that there has been clear gain ia Accomsc Dis
trict, since 1870. of more than soc votes Why,
Mr.. werman, don't be so psrsimonious. If there
has been sny other great gains in favor ofrhe "De
nocrscy," in any of the other Districts give Them
also. And then will you be so generous as to take
peep on the ether side of the question, and let
your Democratic readers OF tho "Tenth Lee
eioD," know how many Wing gains there have
been in the State since 1901
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
WING FESTIVAL.

From the fact that Mr.. Faukners resolutions
were not written out until just as the paper wen:
to press, and the lists of the Committees were ne
cessary hastily prepared, several omissions and
errors have been made. The following persons
constitute the Committee OF Arrangements
John w. BOYD. Danl II. Doll, Philip Offender
fer, David III. Srother, John n Bondell, Hiram
Bowen, VIM. l.. Boak, A. S. Chambers, Jacob
Vinsonheller, Calender b. Wibley Chs. NJ. Shat
fer, r.. P. Bryary, Jr., N. T. Campbell, Jacob
Ba and Bernard Doll.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
CHANGES CHANGES,!
MILL CREEK, Berkeley Co., V;

MILL CREEh, DeIkeiey TO-, va
Mr.. Editor: /. is with pleasure that
inform you about the way we do things in
this par; of the country. Below you will
find few OF the many changes from
Whiggery to Democracy, that have come
under my personal observation.
COLDER, Holiday and Rueben Custar,
formerly staunch supporters Of the Harri.
son cause, have renowned Whiggery for
ever. The former says that he will not
go it for Clay, and the latter is active and
jealous in the cause of Polk and Dallas.
Hiram McKcwn, late President of the
Mill Creek Clay Club, is off at a tangent,
and is bravely doing battle in the same
cause-so also has John Wysong, P. NJ.
at Darksville. John Grove P. NJ. at Mill
Creek, too has left the Clay Club, and if
he is not found swelling the tide Of vicio.
~ by voting for Polk and Dallas, he will
not be at the polls against them.
There are many others have heard Of,
who have discovered the error of their
ways, but these know and if you deem it
of any Importance to give this letter pub
licity, it is at your service. will try and
furnish you with an additional list next
week. S. FILTCH.
We can assure Mr. Richie and his Loco Pelko
friends that there cannot be found in the United
States more ardent and devoted friends to the Wing
cause than the gentlemen named in the above let
ter, and none who doing, and will contn-
ne to do efficient battle against the " In
trigue Candidates than they.
We can inform Mr.. Richie tina, Hiram McKown
and his companions of the eight stripe" and
too intelligent to be caught by such humbugs as
" Polk and Texas"-" Dallas and Oregon"
We understood by gentleman from Winchester
that the Editor of the Virginian acknowledges "the
corn" tina, Fitch humbuggcd bin. Will the Vir
gilman say so in his columns and If So will Faith
er Richie copy his acknowledgment into the En-
quirer, will he let it go with the other impor-
tan, Democratic changes" which are now revolu.
tionisins the Ceantryi Berkeley is all right, and
will do her duty. She cannot be hsmbugged, bull
dragged, OF he'd down, and the Poktes viii so
find it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CON.
VENTION REVOKED.


VENTION REVOKED.
A, meeting ofihe Wing Central STATE
Committee, held 18th Of July, 1874:
II appearing to the committee, that the
Town Of Charlottesville, at which place ii
was resolved. by the General Wing Con-
yeniion, that Mass Convention OF ell the
Wings Of Virginia should be held Of the
9th day Of September next, will, from its
size, be incapable Of affording accommo.
dations 10 the large number of persons
who would probably assemble, on such an
occasion, however much the inhabitants Of
that place desire, as they certainly would, |
to extend the hospitality, for which they
are celebrated, to all their Wing brethren
of the State, and it appearing farther
that it is in contemplation by the Wings
to hold District Mass Conventions through.
out the State, which seem to the Commit
tee a more effectuaI mode OF assembling
not only the members OF the party, but all
others who may be disposed 10 attend the
discussions which such conventions will
occasion, and of organizing with effect,
the voters Of the several districts, than a
Mass State Convention, which would take
the People al great distance, from their
homes in hot aud uncomfortable season
for travelling: Therefore Resolved,
/. That it be recommended TO the
Wings of the State generally, that the
Mass Convention at Charlottesville be dis
pensed with, and 10 lieu Thereof, that each
Congressional District ofth State hold,
at such time as may be convenient Mass
Convention, 10 which all the People of
such District shall be cordially invited,
and to which for the purpose Of distinct
and perfect organization, Tor the presiden.
tal Election, The several counties of the
district shall send active and efficient DEL
egates, who shall be charged with the du-
ty OF dsvisng and adopting plan upon
which all the voters in the respective
counties shall be ascertaiEed and rallied
to the PolIs:-and further it is recommen.
ded, that county mass meetings be held
in the several counties, at which may be
assembled the People ofeach political par.
ty, for the purpose ofpolitlcal discussion.
2. Resolved, As an efficient mode of
correspondence end sympathy between
the Wings of town and country, and for
the more effectual and active organiza-
ton of the Wings of Richmond, that it be
recommended to the several ward Clay
Clubs of the city to convene Immediately,
and to appoint a joint committee who
shall be charged with the duty Of prepar.
ing business for the clubs at their success
sive meetings, and tor the meetings OF The
General Central Clay Club attending
to all matters of an Executive character
acting as a Corresponding and Vigi-
lance Committee, end lransaciiug all mat
tiers generally conducting to the objects
for which said Clubs were organized.
r. T. DANIEL,
JAMES LYONS,
JAMES w. PEGRAM,
A. L. WARNER,
l.. w. CHAMBERLAYNE,
HORACE l.. KENT,
ARCH'D PEASANTS,
FLEMING JAMES,
ROBERT II. JENKINS,
MlCAJAH BATES,
SAMUEL f. ADlE.
HUGH w. FRY,
H. l.. BROOKE,
JAMES NJ. WlCKHAM,
JOHN HAMPDEN PEASANTS,
THOMAS NELSON,
JOHN WIGHT,
HENRY CLARKE,
JAMES WINSTON,
ROBERT C. STANARD,
ALEXANDER MOSELEY,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
FATHER RICHIE HUMBUGGE0,

"Who steals my purse steals uashi
Blu, he that aches from me my good rame,
Robs me of that which no; enriches him,
But makes me poor indeed"
Father Richie see has published in the En-
auirer the letter of Mr.. S. Fitch, written from
Mnl.Creek, in this County. to the Editor of the
Winchester Virginian, detailing number of chan
ges from the Wing to the Loco Polko ranks. We
here insert the letter of Mr. Fitch, that our read
ers may see for themselves how the Polkites are
struggling to prop up their miserable and totterng
cause. The letter Of Fitch" is just as good au.
thority as the ninetenhs of the other letters, &c.
which we daily see crosding the columns of the
Loco Polko journals detailing immense changes
tiom the Wing to the ranks of the Intrigue Can.
didates." Our readers will at once recognise the
huubug Of this letter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

T"THE SPfRir OF JEFFERSON" is the title Of
paper just started in Chsfles,osn, Va, in sup
port of Polk, Dallas, Texas, and the " Dtmoera-
cy''-a very bad cause, a, this time. 1t is a
very pretty sheet, and is neatly got up.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

TORNADO AT CHAMBERsBrRs, Pa
The following is an extrac, Of letter to
gentleman in Philadelphia dated
CHAMRERsBuRe, Pa, Juy 10, ls44.
Dear SIR ~ write in haste, 10 inform
you ofihe destruction Of the large paper
mill on the bank OF the Conecocheapue
creek, in this town. A tornado passed
over thus place about . o'clock this after
mood II lasted but few minutes, bu,
when il had passed, this extensive build.
ing lay mass Of runs. There were
seventeen or eighteen persons in the mill
at the time of the occurrence, all Of whom
we're got out after considerable exertons.
Among them were DIR. Culbertson, SEN,
the proprietor, who escaped with somo
severe bruises aud scraiches-his two
sons, Or. Edmund and Mr.. John Culbert-
son, both OF whom are severely injured:
a little boy grandson of Or. c., who is
very badly hurt; seven or eight females,
some Of whom are badly injured, and five
or six men, some Of whom are also badly
hurt.
This mill was erected several years
since, at cost of $4,000. 1t was en-
ployed entirely in tho manufacture OF
straw paper and binders boards; large
quantities Of which were in it at the time
Of the accident. The tornado passed
from N. w. to S. E., and was very vio-
lent; we seemed to be just on the edge Of
il, for the sun shone brightly while the
rain poured down in torrents. under
stand that it has done much injury to
crops, buildings, trees, &c., in the coun-
try. The wind seemed to GO with
whirliug motion, twisting off trees, &C.,
in its course.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
MR.. CLAY's SPEECH.

We present, in to-dsy's paper, another portion
Of Mr.. Clsy's Speech, delivered at Raleigh, N. c
The extracts which we make this week, give Mr.
clsy'sviews upon the National Currency which
we ask the attention of every one.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

The Locolocos says the lower the price
of any commodity. the better ii is for the
country. Well We have reduced Locolo-
coism down to three.ffths below par,
and now their ugly mouths are open Gom
car to ear proposing the rum of the coun.
Bagie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

THE NEXT CONGRESS. We trust that
the Wings will, on no account, suffer
themselves TO overlook or forget the ne.
cessity of nominating for members of
Congress the soundest, ablest, and most
popular Wings of the country 10 be sup
ported at the next election. The Con-
gressional canvass IS one of the utmost
importance, entitled TO equal if not supe.
rior attention with that for the Presidency.
The present Houses of Representatives is
Locofoco by large majority, and in the
Senate the preponderance of Wing over
Locofoco members, whose terms expire
on the fourth Of March, is so great as to
leave that body in the hands of the Loco
focos unless the Wings sustain themselves
in every State. 1t is perfectly evident,
that, with Locofoco Congress, Wing
victory in the Presidential contest will
prove utterly fruitess. The power of the
President is merely negative at best and
unless he can cooperate with Congress,
comparatively nothing actual can be ef-
fected for the public good. The Wigs
every where, therefore, should see TO it,
not only that their Presidential ticket is
supported with all the zeal and power
they can command, bat that their candi-
dates for Congress be sustained with the
same enthusiasm ana elected with an
equally overwhelming triumph.-N. Y.
Courier and Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

The Louisville Journal of Tuesday
says: "'The poor Locotocos were funny
enough yesterday to fire guns on account
of the Louisiana elections. Bang bang,
went their guns By the hour. This is
about the queerest proceeding we ever
heard of ia our lives. We understand
that Mr.. p, an honest Locofoco, went up
where they were blazing away, and ask
ed what they were firing about. 'Oh it
is for the Louisiana elections 2 said p,
why thought you were a Democrat
Is this a Wing crowd?' No. said H.,
I'VE are all Democrats, but then we are
firing for the Louisiana elections. Have
not the Wings gained member Of Con-
gress in the New Orleans district by a
large majority 2 said P. Yes said H.,
but that's nothing Bang! If they
have not gained a member Of Congress in
the Alexandria district, have they not at
least reduced our majority of FIVE hundred
at the former election to almost nothingp
said P. Yes said H., but that isn't
much Bang Haven't they carried
the Legislature, and even secured larger
majority on joint ballot than they had last
year, said 2. yes said H., i suppose
they have, but that's no, worth talking
about WELL said p, if the Wings
have done all this in the State bordering
on Texas, where they expected defeat,
and where we had no doub. of sweeping
every thing before US by overwhelming
maiorites, what in the world makes you
fire guns?' why, the truth is. said H.,
I'VE have the powder on hand, and, as the
Wings are going 10 fire, wo want to DO
beforehand with them"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

EXECUTION or A MURDERER "A man
named Samuel Dius. convicted some time
in Wabash county, Ohio, for the murder
OF George B'ok, was hung on Friday.
18th INST. lie dropped from the scsfi'pld
INTO eternity OF 2 o'clock, p. M, surround.
ed by pTomiscuous crowd Of spectators
numbering from five to ten thousand
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

SHOW will Virginia go 1'--Rockinghom Reg.
She will 60 for Clay, Freling huysen, and the
United States" like book Just as easy !!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

Pass IT ROUND THE UNIoN-That Mr..
Polk. in a speech in Columbia, Tenn.
said ,hs, "nineiy nine hundredths OF those
who take the benefit of the Bankrup, law,
act dishonesty and fraGduleaty."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

Loco FoGo DECLARATION OF PRINcI.
pLEs.-Ths Wheeling Times gives the
following summary Of L,co Foco prnci-
pies, as dew Hoped in that region. We
believe they are also the principles, aud
the only principles, adopted by the party
10 this quarter. five are mistaken, the
Enquirer will correct us.--Reh. wing
l. Annexation; .. Texas; 3. Texas
Annexation; 4. Annexation Of Texas;
5. Polk; 6. Dial as; z Polk aud Dallas
8. Texas; 9. AnnexatIan.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25

A letter 20 the Editors from Na.chez,
Miss under date OF July IL, says:--
"The river mississippi is OVERLOOKING
the whole Bottom, and must of course
drown all the stock as we'll as the crop,
and make the country very sickly this
fall. Many persons are now disposed.
and are making efforts, to remove their
stock; but they have deferred j, 10 so
late a period that they must fail. The
river is SAID TO be still rising here" Mai.
Int.