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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

passage ofthe bill to modify and continue
the act to incorporate the subscribers to
the Bank Of the United States, with an
amendment.
1.-THE amendment allows all the branch
es now existing in any State, where there
are more than two, to continue.
''On motion OF Mr.. DALLAS, the Sem
ate concurred in the Amendment"
Here we find SIR. DALLAS, as was very
proper on his part, acting as sponsor to
his cherished offspring. To none else,
did this duty SO appropriately belong.
The celebrated "Veto" made its sp-
pearancs July 10, and then came up the
question, "ShaIl the bill pass, notwiih.
standing the objections Of the PRESIDENT"
Debates were had thereon, when the vote
was taken and resulted as follows:--
Ayes-Messrs. Buckner, Chambers,
Clay, Clayton, DALLAS, Foot, FreIing-
buysen, Hendricks, Holmes, Johnson,
Poindexter, Pren,iss, Robinson, Ruggles.
Seymour, Silsbee, Sprsgue, Upton,
Tompson, Webster, Wilkins-22.
Nays Messrs. Benton, Bib, Brown,
Dudley, Ellis, Forsyth, Grundy, Haynes,
Hill, Kane, King, Mangum, Marcy, Mill
er, Moore, Tazewell, Troup, Tyler,
Whte-l0.
Mr.. DALLAS can now retire. We have
traced his progress from the inception 10
the final disposition Of the "Bank" ques-
ton. We might have multiplied 10 an
almost Indefinite extent, the record of
votes on the incidental ard collateral ques.
lions which arose during the consideration
of this bill. IN er1y instance, will Mr..
DIS name be found associated with Messrs
CLAY, FRELISGHUYsEN, EWING, Web
sTER, &c., ard in opposition to each and
all the amendments offered by Messrs.
BENoTN, FORSYTH, MARCY, WHITE and
other opponents of the BILL In view of
this fact, let the reader again persue the
1instruetions," and form his own opinion,
of the extent of that uubIushing love Of
falsehood and Misrepresentation, which
! can deliberately assert that Mr.. DALLAS
voted "under Instructions" and against
the Convictions OF his own conscience
The pretence is too fimsy--,he assertion
too barefaced. Not one Of the Senators
took more active part in the progress Of
this bill than did Mr.. Dallas. He was q
friend Of the Bank, and he fought its bat
ties manfully. The fierce denunciations
Of Messrs. Richie, Blair and Croswell,
had then no terrors for him. Despite
their threats, and the thunders Of the then
"Lon of the White House." he voted for
the Bank, and again voted to nullify the
veto Of General Jackson. But we will
not enlarge. We congratulate the Argus
and its compeers upon the nomination Of
this "Father OF the Bank" for the second
Office in the gift of the people. The task
of whitewashing his acts will be an agree.
able one for the dog days. But some
other subterfuge must be sought, than the
tabled instructions" of the Pennsylvania
Legislature. These have been disposed
Of. Perhaps the Argus will indulge US
IN making a suggestion. Would it not be
advisable for the party to spike their
''Bank" artillery, and with the graceful.
ness Of their once powerful, but now iall-
en- chieitain, "wheel to the right about, "
and make the welkin ring with cheers for
GEORGE M. DALLAS AND THE
UNITED STATES BANKw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
HENRY CLAY.

1t is gratifying to perceive that even the bitter
est and most mahgna traducors of this distin-
guished patrio, are forced occasionally 10 pay
just tribute to his eminent public services. His
past life is enbalmed in The sacred urn of History.
It is beyond the reach Of molignity OF robbery. A
writer in a late number of the Richmond Enquirer,
over the signature of york" while he condemns
The views of Mr.. Clay upon the subject of Texas,
thus speaks of him:
''Hs eminent services in former trying
tines Of the Republic have not been fol-
gotten. His arm has, at two different
epochs, stiiicd the tempest which threat
ened to destroy our confederacy and
whatever his opinions lave been upon
questions OF domestic policy, his sword
slept not in its scabbard when the safety
OF the Republic was endangered by for.
egn foes or intestine dissepsohs.
Does il occur TO this writer that twenty years
hence, History will pronounce the same judgment
upon the unsullied patriotism and beautiful con-
sis;ency of Mr., Clays life up to the present nourl
And that posterity will wonder how man of such
ranscendant ability, and of such overwhelming
claims upon the confidence ard gratitude of the
Country, should, in the year 1874, have been so
grossly misunderstood, and so bitterly assailed by
writer of the acknowledged genius and intelli-
gence of 81 York I"
In speech delivered at the Baltimore City
Loco Foco Mass Meeting, by VIM Geo, Read,
Esq, be suys:-
Il shall not attempt 20 deny the merits
of Mr.. CLAY. He is an accomplished
genlleman-a man of taIent-an orator
Of whom not only his own country but
the world may be proud-a statesman of
consummate abiIity-nnd if he should be
chosen President, every man of every
party might look up to him in his high of,
flee, and say there is is MAN %
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
Hon. GEO. NJ. DALLAS.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno s, 1874.

Dear Sir: In accepting the nomination
with which the Democratic National
Convention Unexpectedly honored me, |
certainly conceived myself, at the same
moment, as acqulescing IN the political
principles enunciated in the resolutions
passed by that body, and as engaging
with solemnity to cherish and exempify
them, sin any capacity in wh,ch I might
be called upon 10 act, should that nomina-
lion result in my election TO the office of
Vice President. Had discovered among
those standard resolutions, a rule of con.
duct, legislative or executive, with which,
IN material feature, my mind refused 10
accord, | could not, without being mex
cusably heterogeneous, have consented to
become the candidate of the party as
whose creed they were justly and fairly
proclaimed. In recalling your attention,
therefore, with this remark, to The full
and formal declaration OF doctrine pub
lshed as Of the proceedings Of the conven-
ton, you will doubtless perceive that
have given a direct and comprehensive
answer to your inquiry. As, however,
your stated object in requesting this let
ter suggests TO me the expectancy and
proprIeiy OF being on tho TWO topics to
which alone you have referred, even more
explicit, allow me undsgiusedIv TO aver
that, as the relation now subslstinp be-
tween the national democracy aud their
candidates is appreciated by me, ii would
be impossible that | should, by any off,
/ ciaI on,... al -, h. q
another bank of the United States. or in
the distribution ofthe proceeds OF the pub
lie lands among the different States, with.
out deservedly mourning the imputation
OF breach of good faith, and the conse.
quentan worse penalties ofselcreproach.
With great respect, am, dear sir,
Your friend and obedient,
G. M. DALLAS.
Hon. JOHN WENTWORTH, M. c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
FOURTH OF JULY.

AT an adjourned meeting, Of cit gems ol
Marlinsburg, held st The Marlinsburs
House, on the 18th inst, SAMUEL AIBuR.
IT'S was called 10 the Char, and Dapa
Boyer appointed Secretary.
And on motion u was
Resolved, That the meeting proceed 10
appoint Committees, and make arrange.
ments for the celebration OF the 4lh Of ia.
Iy.
ResoIred, That a Committee Of FIVE be
appointed to ascertain how many will he
wiling to partake Of a Barbecue, no, 10
exceed 10 cts
Whereupon, Thos. Knight, John II. OF,
Jacob kieger, w. g. Billmirc, and David
Bower, were appointed said Committee.
ResoIred, That William II. Reed, John
Sayles, and Z. G. Alburtis he Commit,
Zee 10 procure an Orator and Reader for
the occasion.
The following was then submitted for
the consideration Of the meeting, and
adopted:-
Whereas, There appears to be misun.
Outstanding, as to the object Of this meet.
ing, by some the gentlemen composing The
meeting held at the u. S. Hotel on Satur.
day evening, the 10Th inside it there
fore
Reso7red, That it is not the object of
this meeting TO get up political celebra.
ton, or to cause any thing like lIl-ieeing
or social discord.
And further
Resolred, That we again extend TO the
members of said meeting the solve
Branch" aud respectfully invite them,
and all other persons, to attend our meet.
ing on Thursday evening. and assis, 10
making all further necessary arrange
ments.
Resolred, That the Editor Of Ike Mar.
tinsburg Gazette be respectfully requested
to publish the proceedings Of this meeting
in Thursdays paper.
On motion the meeting then adjourned
TO meet again on Thursday evening, fo,
the purpose oil receiving the reports of the
Committees, and TO make further arr apge-
ments.
SAMUEL ALBURTIS, Chm.
DAVID BOYER, See'g.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
POLK AGAINST THE TARIFF.

The following exuact from speech delivered by
JAMES X. POLK, before the People of Madison
County, Tennessee, on the Sd day of April, l843,
will show that he is and always has been On
incorporating opponent of PROTECTIVE
TARIFF;
"THE DHFEREEcE BETWEEN THE COURSE OF
THE Portugal PARTY WITH WHICH HE MIR,
MILTON BRows ACTS AND MYSELF Is, WHILST
THEY ARE THE ADVOCATES OF DISTRIBU-
TON AND A PROTECTIVE TARIFF-MEA-
sUREs WHICH CONSIDER RuINoUs TO THE INTER
EsTs OF THE COUNTRY, AND ESPECIALLY TO THE
INTERESTS OF THE PLANTING STATEs-I HAVE
STEADILY AND AT ALL TIMES OPPOSED BOTH :"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
FINALE OF THE TEXAS CUES.
TON FOR THE PRESENT
CECCInN

The Senate yesterday took up, ct the
instance OF Mr.. Benton, his bill to provide
for the annexation of Texas (by negota-
ton, &c.) as heretofore published in this
paper, and Mr.. Benton addressed the Sem
ate, in speech Of two hours, on the sub
ject chiefly of the rejected Texas treaty
and the more recent message ofthe Pres.
dent Of the United States to the House of
Representatives appealing from the Sen.
ate, which he handled with great severity,
speaking with especial contempt and de-
rislon OF the effort on the part of the Elk.
ecuilve to excite alarm, upon the authori-
~ OF anonymous letters and extracts Of
letters, as to pretended designs of the
British Government in regard to Texas,
and alternately rIdculing and denouncing
the belligerent propensities of the admin
istra:ion and "lhe neophites," as he term
ed them, who had shown SO strong dis.
position TO involve the country in an un-
just and unnoly war with Mexico for pur.
poses of political and personal ambition,
&c.
When Mr.. Benton concluded, motion
was made to lay the bill on the table; up
on which the question was taken without
debate, and decided in Tho affirmative.
This decision, we take il for granted, set.
ties the Texas question definitely for the
present session Of Congress. -Nat. Int.
jane IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

Mr.. BENToN'S BILL.--The National
lnteIIigencer says there is entire dissonance
in the tones ofthe organs Of "the Demo-
crazy" in this city on more subjects than
one, but most remarkable in regard to the
Texas question. The Globe, for exam
pie, lamentIng the defeat Of Mr.. BENToN's
bill, represents the vote upon that ques-
ton as ".naking it manifest that this ques-
ton of extending the dominion, the power,
the prosperity of Republican Government,
is, as OF yore, a most distinct and exact
defining line Of the two great parties in
this country" The Spectator, on the
other hand, which represents the left wing
Of the Democrat" forces, referring to
the same subject, SCOTS at the proposition
of Mr.. BENTON, and the Globes support
oft, after the following fashion:
"We know of nothing more pitiable
and contemplate than the affected long.
ings for the annexation Of Texas to the
Union by those who have done all they
could TO defeat it. When Texas could
not be got, they were for her admission
into the Union; when she offers herself,
they reject her; and when lost by their
malignancy and per6dy, why they pour
forth their hypocritical professions for her
entrance into the Union. Who will be
duped by such stupid cunning and wick
ed inconsistency"
4 LII
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

"Actins under the maxim that honesty was the
best policy, and upon the conviction that truth is
omaipeteni, and public justice certain, bore the
unmerited reproaches cast upon me, as became me-
| have not been disappointed. Istand indicated,
in the hearts, and by the spontaneous acelamations
of my feow.oitizens. The industry and malignity
of my enemies will no doubt prompt perseverance,
in these attacks. Perversions of my language,
misre presentations of my course, old scraps from
tattered and obsolete newspapers-even fsbrica-
ton and forgery are and will continue to be en-
ployed to vtuperate and vify me. But like all
preceding assaults, they will be unavailable, and l
shall remain invulnerable to them all. III. Clay.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
SUMMATION OF PRINCIPLES.

A sound National Currency, regulated by the will
and authority of the Nation.
An Adequats Revenue, with fair Protection to
.A.zze,;can Industry.
Just restraints on the Executive power. embracing
further restriction on the exercise es the Veto.
faithful administration Of the public domain, with
an equitable distribatiOn of the proceeds OF the
sales Of it among all the States.
An honest and economical administration oil The
General Government. leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought and of the right of suf-
frase: but with suitable restrainsts 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, 1844-06-20
INFORMATION WANTED.

Will the Editor of the Lancaster (Pa) Examin-
er & Herald be so good as to inform us, that we
may also inform the Loco community of these
parts, who a certain joins w. EoRsEY, Esq, is,
who figured so largely at meeting of the Native
American Party" held in Lancaster short time
sincel and to which of the two political parties of
the present day does be belongi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
"Such Aarmony is in immortal souls"

On Saturday morning, when we an.
nounced the nomination of Mr.. Polk for
President Loco Foco asked us who he
was, and in the evening on informing an
other that Geo. NJ. Dallas was nominated,
he asked who he was and where he was
from? An interesting couple, these same
Loco candidates; bat the people do not
know it. Another person Of the same
party, made an essential mistake in both
names. He pronounced them Pork and
Dull - Wheeling Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
ANOTHER VETO

Monsieur Ioason, alias Monsieur Veto, has
made his appearance again in the Halls of Con-
gress. Tyler Texas, and Veto Polk, Dallas,
and Oregon! Oh how the world floats upon the
current offolly. Give me some civet good apoth-
ecary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
FATHER MATHEW,

We are sorry to perceive thst the Rev. Father
Mathew, che distinguished Apostle of Temperance,
has postponed bis visit to the United States for
another year. We care not rush for such vis-
tors as the Dickens, and Marryatts, and Bulwers,
but we should regard it one of the happiest in.
cidea,s of our lives to shake by the hand that man,
whose sublime energies have redeemed a Nation
from vice, and fitted it for the enjoyment of free
dom.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

We learn from the Lexington Enquirer,
that, when Col. Johnson heard OF the nom.
ination of Mr.. Frelinghuysen to the Vice
Presidency, he exclaimed: "Mercy
me! | had rather run against any other
man in the United States"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
UNITED STATES BANK AND DIS.
TRlBUTION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE, }
Washington, June A, 1874. {

Washington, June 4, lS44.
Dear Sir: Should you be elected to
the Office of Vice President of the United
States, would you, in any capacity in
which you might be called to act, aid in
the establishment of another United States
Bank, or in the distribution Of the pro-
ceeds of the public lands among the differ.
ent States!
| need not, presume, apprize you that
my object in procuring your answer TO
this question is solely to acquaint the pub
lie herewith. hope that it may be Civ
en- before the adjournment ofth present
session of Congress.
have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
J. WENTWORTH.
Hon. GEO. NJ. DALLAS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
WOOLLY POLK.

Baa baa! black sheep, got any wooli
Yes! yes! white sheep, three bags full"
All ye Farmers. both Wings and Locos, READ
what James X. Polk, the Locofococrstic Candi
date for the Presidency, said in Congress concern
ing Wool, and see Il you can go him"
The wool-growers consider the duty on foreign
Wool as important to their prosperity. This opin'
ion apprehend is founded in error.
"My opinion is, that WOOL should be dafy
free"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

Those Locofocos, who intend joining
the Wings, had better do so as soon as
possible. Our party is getting so full
that we shall soon be very particular IN
receiving new recruits. All applicants
VIII have to bring certificates Of good
character. Just at present we take al
most anything, but we shall soon get
above that. -LouiSpiHe Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

RATs.-If they are troublesome, sprin-
kle unsIacked lime in their holes and about
where they congregate, and they will de-
part without fail. This is more simple
than a trap.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

U'The Editor OF the Gazette expecting to be
absent from his post for several weeks, has COM
mitted the editorial charge of the paper to JAMES
E. STEWART, ESQ. May 8.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
ADVERTISEMENTS,

In order to receive proper attention, should be
handed in before Wednesday morning, at this sea,
son of the year. Please observe this, adveTtisers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
BRUTUM FULMEN.

The following extract Of letter, said
TO have been written 10 Senator of the
United States, has just caught our eye in
the Old School (Tyler) Republican -
Nat. Int.
"HERMITAGE, MAY 8, lS44.
The Senator who votes against the rat
ification Of the treaty must be a traitor to
the interests Of our beloved country, what
ever pretext he may attempt to shield
himself under.
"ANDREW JACKSON"
Can it be possible that this is genuine letter :
And ESQ, how can Benton, Wright Allen, TspPan,
and the other Democratic Senators who voted
against the ratification of the Treaty, stomach be-
ing dubbed as TRAIroRs by this Idol whom they
have so long worshippedi Feeling the lash of his
despotic temper npon their own servile carcssses,
they may perhaps now feel disposed to exclaim-
Upon what meats doth this our Cesar
Feed, that be has grown so great"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
On vi q u n I'D y II ID1 C7t"ss
DAVID BOYER, See'y.

GJOur paper had gone to press, before the
following notice was handed in, and will accouns
Tor the appearance Of both notices in this days pa
per- Asreeably to an understanding, this motive
is alone to be regarded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

Who is to be the candidate for the Vice
Presidency upon Mr.. Tyler's ticket'-
Some speak Of bis boy Bob. Some pre-.
fer John Jones. Some suggest Sam Hous-
ton. Some designate Santa Anna. We
suppose the choice will be left to Mr.. Ty.
Ter himself, in which case Bob will no
doubt be the lucky man.-Louis. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
By and ei1 The adpice and consent Of the Senate.
Charles Boarman, TO be Captain 10
the Navy, from the Goth March, ls44.
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