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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
COL. BENTON'S SPEECH.

As we promised last week. we lay before our
readers an extract from Col. Bentons Speech on
the Texes question. This extract gives full his
tory of Texas, aud shows clearly that the Texas
which the present advocates Of Annexation nre at
ter, is not the Texas which we centended for in
l8l9--and that to adopt the present Treaty would
DE downright robbery, and invasion of the Mexican
territory. As soon as Col. Benton's Speech can
become circulated throughout the country, this
matter will be understood, and we predic, lha,tw
thirds ofthe People will turn their backs upon the
Treaty and those engaged in its advocacy. We
believe that the object which many of the leaders
ofimmedate annexation have in view is a dissou-
ton of the Union, and to prove our position, we
fer our readers attention to the following resolu-
ton which We find in the last Globe, passed by a
meeting in the Hon. Mr.. Rhett's District, IN South
Carolina;
"Resoised, That II the Senate Of the United
Statcs under the drill of parry leaders, should re-
iect the Annexation Tree.gr we appeal to the citi-
zens Of Texas, and urge them not to yield to just
resentment and their eyes TO other alliances,
but TO believe that they have the advocacy OF
large portion OF the American public, pho are
TesotUed that sooner or later, me ptedge IN he
Treaty Of 1903 shall be redeemed, and TeTas be
Incorporated IN our Union. But it, on the other
hand we are not permitted to bring Tex as into
Union psaceaby and lesitimatey, as now may,
then we solemnly announce to the world that we
will dissolve this U MON sooner than abandon Texas.
We present this resolution to show what the feel
ings Of the immediate Annexatonists are, not that
we fear that their newspaper bullets knock
down the Union, or that the loud Dragging of South
Carolina can frighten the People into base and
humble submission to her will and dctaton. These
people are restless, and every now and then must
puff off little steam to keep them from bursting,
But it is high time now that they should be taught
a salutary lesson of obedience, and we think the
People will embrace this opportunity to do it. If
these people regard Texas of more value than the
existence of our blessed Union, the sooner they go
there the better-al such patriots (!) can be well
spared from the United States. They say--"We
solemnly announce to the world that zoe will dis.
solve this Union sooner than abandon Texas.'--
Truly these are big words to come from weak
stomachs, but they are well worthy of men who
wish to grasp the territory Of a neghboring Coun-
try without the least shadow of right.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
A PARTHIAN SHOT.

just before the nomination. Of Mr.. Polk TOOK
place aad when the last ray Of hope ~ih Mr. Var
Buren's friends had expired Col. Young, the int
mate personal and political friend Of Mr., Y. Buren
and gentleman o. considerable ialent and infa-
ence in the Empire State, and hurled the fol-
lowing poisaned iayelin st The heads Of the in
triguers and retired from she hall We suppose
JOAN c. Calhoun must be the Nero alluded 10, as
We can hardly immsgiae poor Tyler capable OF eve
rising to the heigh, Of a Mere We have been told
also that Mr.. Cohen who took up the eudgels ol
defence is Cahouniie. This shows how deeply
ehagIined and mortified the friends OF Mr.. Van Bu-
rem we're at the manner in which he was treated,
and ousted out of the nomination by sitting the
voice Of the majority and requiring two thirds
vote, and the subsequent action of Mr.. Wrigh.
confirms it. They have gone home apparently ac-
quieseing, but the injury and insult is ranking 10
the heart, il will burst through its easements, and
the people will catch the infection. Here is Col.
Youngs remarks read them.
Col. Young, Of New York, next obtain.
ed the floor to define the position of New
York. Much had been said OF DISPOSE.
ton to conciliate and the necessity Of sac
rifcing personal preferences, and it had
been more than intimated that New York
had been too tenacious in her adherence
TO Martin Van Buren,. He would explain
her position IN reference TO that point.
After the defeat Of lS40; in ls4l and IN
1912, the democracy of New York were
no pti., ell ba pF n
nation OF the candidate Ct that party Tor
the next contest. Ii was not until after
sixteen States had spoken out. declaring
Martin Van Buien their choice, that New
York lifted her voice, and she was cen.
s1red by the Democratic papels of other
States for her apparent apathy upon the
subject.
Col. Young next proceeded 10 consider
the doctrine Of instruction, which he con-
sidered to be imperative upon the repre-.
sentative who was bound either to obey
or resign, giving his constituency timely
notice, unless something had occurred to
change tho opinions OF that constituency.
Had any such change taken place? 1t
had not. They we're still as united as
they had ever been on all the great prin-
cples OF the Democratic party. But
new issue had been sprung upon them.-
The fire brand Of the Texan question
had been cast among them by tho Nero OF
the present mongreI Administration, pro-
ducing all the discord and confusion which
had here ensued.
Here the speaker was asked by Mr..
Cohen, Of Georgia, who was the Nero to
whom he alluded? The President decided
that the question was not in order while
the gentleman was speaking, but the par.
ty putting it could have an opportunity of
being heard afterwards
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

fixes the boundaries. 1t defines the boun-
daries Of The Republic ofTexas. The
terms Of tbs law, even without lhe map
and the memoir, aod the terms Of the first
article Of treaty, ceding all The territories
Of the Republic, are decisive Of the fact.
All passes, or none. But the fact IS, the
whole passes, with the precise boundaries
named in the law; and. therefore, the let
ter of the Secretary Of State commits en-
error Of fact in representing this Mexican
boundary as an open question. 1t IS not
open, but closed by the treaty, to remain
closed, il the Senate ratif1es It, until open
ed by war or future treaty.
The President, in his special message
Of Wednesday last, informs US that We
have acquired title to the ceded terri
tories by his signature to the treaty, want.
ing only the action Of the Senate to per.
feet ii and that, in the mean time, he
will protect il from invasion, and for that
purpose has detached all the disposabe
portions Of the army and navy to the
scene of action. This is caper about
equal to the mad freaks with which the
unfortunate emperor Paul, Of Russia, was
accustomed to astonish Europe about forty
years ago. By this declaration the thirty
thousand Mexlcans in the left half of the
valley of the Rio del Nore are our crti.
zens, and standing, in the language of the
Presidents message, in a hostile attitude
towards US, and subject 20 be repelled as
invaders. Taos, the seat OF The custom
house, where our caravans enter their
goods, is ours: Governor Armijo is our
governor, and subject TO be tried for trea.
son ifbe does not submit TO US twenty
Mexican towns and villages are ours !;
and their peaceful inhabitants, culiyating
their fields and tending their flocks, are
suddenly converted, by stroke Of the
Presidents pen, into American citizens,
or American rebels. This is too bad ::
and, instead Of making themselves party
to its enormities, as the President invites
them to do, think rather that il is the
duty of the Senate to wash its hands Of
all this part of the transaction by spe-
cial disspprobation. The Senate is the
constitutional adviser of the President,
and has the right, if not the duty, to give
him advice when the occasion requires
il. therefore propose, as an additional
resolution, appia5e to the Rio del Norte
boundary only-the one which will
read and SEND to the Secretary's table
and on which, at the proper time, shall
ask the vote of the Senate. This is the
resolution:
"Resolved, That the Incorporation Of
the left bank Of the Rio del Norte into
the American Union, by virtue of trea.
ty with Texas, comprehending, as the
said incorporation would do, part Of the
Mexican departments Of New Mexico,
chihuahua, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas,
would be an act Of direct aggression on
Mexico for all the consequences of which
the United States would stand response.
HE -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
TO THE WING CLUBS, THROUGH.
OUT VIRGINIA..

The Loco Foco Party, beaten upon all
their issues at the late Election, is engag-
ed, at this moment, in active attempts to
introduce a new element, the Annexation
Of Texas, into the Fall Election. 1t is to
be hoped that the Wings will be on their
guard, every where, and fol them in the
unhallowed attempt to make this great
national measure Party Question, be.
lieving, as nine tenths Of the Wing Party
do, that tho inevitable result must be a
dissolution Of the Union. Let our friends
be alert and energetic. The game at.
tempted to be played is an old one. 1t is
that OF manufacturing public opinion
forcing meetings and then proclaiming
them as great voluntary outpouriDgs OF the
People. The Wigs will deserve to be
beaten, if they can be beaten, by the
miserable device ofthe od-broken down
--putrescent Richmond Junto
What we would advise our friends to
do, is this: Wherever these men send
their missionaries, have some one to meet
them, who thoroughly understands the
question, and will suffer no misrepresen.
taton, or sophistry, to pass off unnoticed.
We would not be though, to dictate, but it
appears to us that the following course OF
argument would not fail to have good
effect: r.. H..
1st. That the immed late annexation OF
Texas, is understood to be matter of alb
solute impossibIlity, as the Senate is now
constituted.
d. That by pushing it noao, and max
ing a party question of it, all possibility
Of ever acquiring it, is destroyed.
Bird. That if it is placed exclusively
upon the ground Of strengthening the
South, it cannot be accomplished, because
the free States will go against it TO man.
4th. That if suffered to rest for the
present, and to be kept out OF the arena
of party, Northern hostility under the
growing conviction of self interest, may
in time subside, which will never be the
case as long as it is placed on party or
sectional grounds.
9th. That this question has not come
upon US naturally, but has been forced,
IN order TO defeat the election Of MIR. CLAW,
an event which would be of itself sufficient
in the eyes of Loco Foeoism, to Justify
any outrage upon the rights Of Foreign
Powers.
We have not entered here into the
merits of the controversy, which the pub
lie speakers OF the party arc presumed to
understand equally as well, if not indeed
much better, than We ourselves.
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
TIL L MARK E'rS.
OFFICE OF THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN,

June s, 1914. y
CATTLE.-There were 247 head Of Beef Cattle
offered tor sale at the scales this morning. OF which
2lO were sold The prices paid ranged from $i,75
to % per 100 lbs ON the hoof which is equal to
$500 1878 net. The average price paid was
about equal to S. net.
FLnuR.--Holders Of Howard ST. Flour now gen.
orally ask 81 SO for all descriptions of good mixed
brands. The transactions are confined however to
small sales of parcels recently inspected at $3.50.
We hear of one sale to-day of lot not fresh ground
at "a ,37a. The demand is not active. The re-
ceipt price is $4,25. Sales to-day and on Saturday
OF 900 bbls. Guy Mills Flour at 81 so. Some
holders refuse to sell at that rate. We also note
sales of 200 bbls. Susquehsnns Flour at 81 so.
GRAIS.--On Saturday lot Of prime Pa. red
Wheat sold at 81 cts. and a similar parcel was
sold at 98 cts. A small lot of Pa. white, suitable
for family flour, sold at ] IL cts. The receipts
of Md Wheats arc too limited to be noticed. Sales
to-day of Md, white Corn at al a az eta. The last
sale Of yellow was "a cts.--none at market to-day.
We quote Oats at 90 cts.
BAcos.-Strictly prime lots find pretty ready
sale at old prices, viz :-Western assorted at a
cts; Sides at 8 cts; Shoulders at 81 a 4 cts. se'
cordlng to quality. and Hams. fair to prime at q
cts, and inferior to fair at 81 to S cts.
WHtsKEY There is a rather better inquiry TO-
day. Sales Of hhds were made at 2It a % cents,
and Of bbls. at 90 cts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
"THAT SAME OLD COON. F."

We have received the ID No. Of paper publish
ed at Dayton, Ohio, called "THAr SAME OH
Coon" and we find it to be one of the tallesi
Coon papers extant. 1t is published oy r, N &
w. +. Comfy, at so cents from till the Presi-
dental Election, and deserves tho support of every
Coon in the land. Each page is enclosed in a
border composed ofal manner of Coons and Chap.
mans. Go ahead, Messrs. Comfy; no doubt you
will be amply supported, for this will be great
Coon season." Apropos, would like to have
the first No., as we intend to file them.
We have also received several Nos. of the "MILL
Boy" published at St. Louis, Missouri, by Mes.rs.
seen of it, will be able expositor of Locofoco-
cracy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
FOP PRESIDENT,
WIG ELECTORAL TICKET.

WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
/. ROBERT II. WHITFIELD, oil .e of Wight.
2. JOHN Z. SHE'LL, Of Brunswick.
3. HENRY p. IRVING, Of Cumberland.
A. JOSEPH X . IRVING. Of Amherst.
S. GEO. II. GILMER. Of Piusylvenia.
6. VALENTINE ". SOUTHALL,ofAl bemarle.
7. JOHN JANNEY, Of Loudoun
8, EDWARD T. TAYLOE, Of King George.
9. RALEIGH T. DANIEL. OF Richmond.
TO- MOREAU BOWERS, Of William burg.
IL. ANDREW HUNTER, OF Jefferson.
IL. A. II. II. STUART. Of Augusta.
49, WIN BALLARD PRESTON of Montgomery.
ID. ANDREW S. FULTON, Of Wythe.
Is. ALLEN T. CAPERTON. of Monroe.
l6. AUGUSTINE j. SMITH, of Harrison.
IL. JAMES M. STEPHENSON, OF Tyler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

"Actins under the maxim that honesty was the
best policy, and upon the conviction that truth is
omnipotent, and public justice certain, bore the
unmerited reproaches cast upon me, as became me.
have not been disappointed. stand indicated,
in the hearts, and by the spontaneous accirmatons
Of my fellow citizens. The industry and mallgnity
of my enemies will no doubt prompt perseverance,
in these attacks. Psrversions of my language,
misrepresentation of my course, old scraps from
tattered and obsolete newspapers-even fabrica-
ton and forgery and will continue to be en-
ployed to vitupetate and villify me. But like all
preceding assaults, they will be unavailable, and
shall remain invunerable to them all. III. Clay.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
TEA AND COFFEE.

Our political opponents have made such terrible
outcrys against the "Back Tariff of 1912 Cypress
ing the poor, wonder ifthey recollect certain
James X. Polk of Tennessee who. when chairman
Of the Committee of ways and means, brought for
ward and sustained in a speech Revenue Bill pro-
posing to lay onerous duty upon those necessa-
~ and Indispensable articles OF consumption by the
poor-"tea and coffee" Perhaps be thought then
and thinks now, Mr.. Woodbury. of New Hamp.
shire does, that laboring people ought not to have
such high RACES, a. it only makes them work less
and cat and drink more. Certainly this is ter
rible as "the poor mans log chain" of which we
have heard so much during the last spring.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
SUMMATION OF PRINCIPLES.

sound National Currency, regulated by the will
and authority Of the Nation.
An Adequsts Reoenue, with fair Protection to
American Industry.
Just restraints on the Executive power, embracing
further restriction on the exercise Of the Veto.
faithful administration of the public domain, with
an equitable distribution 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 sut-
frage but with suitable restrainsis against i'm
proper interference in elections.
An amendment to the Constitution Limiting the in
cumbent of the Presidential Office to Single
Term.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
lsi7II'7|a |'IsllI-i-Iil =
.IS.1RHxED,

On the 2sth ult., by the Rev. J. A. Seiss. Mr.
JOIN I. SwARrz to Miss ANN AMELIA BOWERS,
all of this County.
On the 21st ut,, by The kev Isaac Baker Mr..
GrosaE ". RAmsR to Miss CATHARIEE B. SMALL,
all of this County.
Ga the 22d of April last. by the Rev. L. T. Will
son, Mr. JoHs STEWART 10 Miss JAKr Gurus,
all Of this County,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

The Midnigh, Cry, the organ of the
Millerites, has ceased to be publishei.--
The editor has become convinced of his
folly, and says--"We confess that our
published time is past, and that, as honest
men, we cannon point to definite days in
the future" Millerism, we may therefore
conclude, is now at an end.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
OUR COON.

The Harmonious Family" have knocked our
Coon cut, which graced the Gazette weekly, pretty
much into pieces, so we have laid itup to dry foi
the present. Being the Locos have Polk.ed
Van into the corner, the design of our Coon will
not suit the Tedoubta5ls Nominee Of their late Con-
vention, therefore our Coon will only have to lay
low and chaw POlk-rOOs till the berries are ripe,
And then he win not stop or baulk,
But eat up berries Poik, and stalk.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

BoYs DO You HEAR rHAT.--The Lo.
cos say they can't go along the Streets but
their ears must be filled with the chorus
of some internal Wings songs. Now,
boys, you must quit that; as the Locos
have no music in their hearts, you have
no right 10 put it into their ears.-H. c..
BuoIe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

o. GEORGE M DALLAS, the Loco Candidate
for the Vice Presidency, has accepted the nomina-
ton. Wright excepted ii.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

COON S0NGS-We have several original
Coon Songs on hand, which will be published as
soon as we can find room for them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

Go-Thc proceedings, statement. &C., ofthe meet
Jog of the Oyerseers of the Poor, will appear
week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK. viii.
Transport Banner says:-The following
named gentlemen were elected Directors
of the Washington County Bank, on Mon.
day, the 9th inst, TO serve for one year:
Fflsby Tilghman, John Shearer, Robert
Watson, Adam Shoop, John Herr Daniel
Weise, Joseph Charles, Jr., and Ohio
Williams, of Washington county, Md.
Daniel Burkhart, Of Berkeley Co. Va.
William Short, of Jefferson Co. We.
John Mcdowell, Franklin Co. Pa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

h5.Advertisements should be handed in before
Wednesday morning. so that we may be able to
attend TO them properly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

We find in the Hartford (Ct.0 Cournnt
the following letter from MIR. Freling.
huysen TO Mr.. Ellsworth, chairman ofthe
committee, announcing his acceptance
of his nomination for the Vice Presden-
cy:
New YORK, May 6, 1874.
The Hon. VIM. w. ELLSWORTH, Chm, dc.
Dear Sir I'll have duly received your
favor informing me of my nomination to
the Office of the Wee President of the
United States, by the Wing Convention
Of the Delegates, at Baltimore, on the LIST
instant. To be thus distinguished, by
such body OF exalted and patriotic Wings
is an honor that most sensb!y feel. 10
accepting il can only promise the best
efforts, in some humble measure to Justify
the high confidence reposed in me. And
trust VI the goodness of divine Proyi.
dence so to guide my steps that may
not dIsappoint the expectations OF my
friends or do harm to the interests OF our
country. With grea, regard,
Dear Sir, your friend and ob't sery't.
THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06
A CANDIDATE WANTED.

n CANDIDA 4 W AN Ed.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
the "Tyler Committee Of Nine" for
suitable candidate for Vice President, TO
run on the Tyler ticket.
The proposals must state the amount of
capital the person proposing can furnish,
and also the kind. "Texas or Veto"
The residence of the candidate is not
important, as it is not supposed location
or anything else can injure cause which
has John Tyler for its advocate.
Proposals will be received unit the ere.
annexation" takes place. Address
JOHN JONES, of the War Office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-06

GEN. JACKSON Us. Henry CLAY.-Ths
Louisville Journal says: awe hear from
Nashville, that Gen, Jackson is in a peck
of trouble on account Of the present con.
dlion Of his party. lie raves against
mir. Clay morning, noon, and night. The
thought oil the certain election Of that
great statesman, is his torment, sleeping
and waking. II is salt in his sugar, ipa.
cac IN his wine, spider in his dumping,
cat in his larder, and nightmare IN his
dreams. "--Aler. GQs,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-11-20
q Thanksgiving in Missouri, November 23lh
in New-Jersey, December 18th.

PATEST Misunderstanding cry cut humbug,
pufcry, &c. al the vefy mention OF what are called
patent medicines. Now is this jus, or fair-let us
sect Every educated man will admit that there are
certain specific remedies for specific complaints, and
on this principle is founded all medical practice.
Il then man devotes his life to the study of any
particular class Of complan;s-such as these of The
skip liver or lungs, and the remedies most suitable
for them; who will say that he cannot better
coed in their than if his mind and energies are
divided in a miscellaneous practice among all dis
incident to mani The fact is eefevident end
yet half the world is stupid or thoughtess enough
TO cry out Quackery when ouch facts are laid be-
fore them. True enough, there are charlatans en-
gagged in the making or vending of medicines they
know not the effect of-or such as have no effect
but well might you Eassert that all Bankers,
Brokers and Spectators are scoundres-that all
Christians are hypocrtes-- all lawyers are
sharpers or pettifoggers-or that all Doctors are
quacks-because many of each profession have so
proved themselves. Sensible men who will think
for themselves, will see the force of these facts and
learn 10 discriminate between those who proclaim
one remedy for all Diseases" or puff each article
they have cure all and these who have re-
gular scientific physician for each different COM
plant. OF the latter it is we'll known is the estab
lishment OF CoMsTocK's 81 Courtandt street, where
all that is found may be depended upon.
[Cour. IL Emo.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-11-20
DRY GOODS.

Drown .sHEETINGS and SHfRTNGs-Of ever
u style and Width all the known brands, both heavy ard
hneIstsrk Mill indian Head Lawrence c. Abbo, A. Meui
mack. Exeters, Unknows, Brunswcks, &c may be hal
3fos, half block above Pearl street..
Also. hos; Southern Cotton Vans, assorted twist: Nos TO
10 10 II, and No. 10 L. Ao, Cotton Batting put up in
IS cents pound. cents cents 81 and cents per pound
Tbs last sly warranted equal any 10 bait IN
ke- Also, Paterson Yellow Ticket and other NewJersy
Yarns, al low prices.
Also, Wickms of ever descrption Carpe, Wars, aad
threaded OF superior quality both white and coloec assorted
bales and half bales Also. Twine of varou, QUALITIES
from Is 10 . cents per h. Best Seine Twne 10 cents.
The attention Of Country Merchants particularly solicited
10 tbs stock. which got up with direct
appreciation. T. y, UNUERHILL,
10 ssNls