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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
Hon. II. CLAY.
ASHLAND. Aug. 90. 1874.

ASHLAND, Aug. 20, lS44.
M Dear Sir 81 received your letter
Of the 18th inst. You surprise me by
the statement Of some opinions which are
attributed to me. Nothing can be more
unfounded than the assertion that am
unlriendly to the protection ofsgriculture
| consider that interest in all Its depart.
meuts as the predominant interest in the
United States. Cotton, Hemp, Wool,
manufactures Of Tobacco and other arti.
Giles OF Agricultural product are now pro-
tected, and if the measure ofprotection
be inadequate no man in the United
States would be willing to 60 farther than
| would in extending sufficient protection.
| have never held or expressed any other
sentiments. The substance Of what |
have said, and which will be found in my
published speeches is, that agriculture in
The United States owing to our distance
from European countries, needs but little
direct protection. Bot the principal aim
in introducing and protecting manufac.
lures is 10 benefit agriculture by opening
new home marke. for the surplus pro-
ductions.-Exp.essions dIsparaging to ag.
ricuture or rather TO the habits of those
who pursue it have been pu, into my
mouth and paraded at the head even OF
newspapers. never used such express
ions. They have been forged or fabrica.-
ed by political enemies. OF all the pur-
suits OF man, consider the cultivate of
the earth as the most honorable. 1t is
my own pursuit, and any rejecting man
must at once perceive that could say
nothing derogatory TO it.
have already stated in letter which
has been published that the general AS,
sembly Of Kentucky gave me no instruc.
tons TO vote for the repeal of the Bank
rupt Law. instructions were pending
before the Legislature, but they fell by o
disagreement between the two Houses.
consider that the American people
have expressed decided oisapprobation
to the late Bankrupt Law, and for one,
IN Difference to that opinion, do not de.
sire to see that law revived or any other
Bankrupt Law passed.
congratulate you on the satisfactory
result of the August elections, and re-
main your friend,
And obedient servant,
Fl. CLAY.
/ Gen. r. l., CARUTHERs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19

the exports of the fiscal year succeeding
the passing of the tariff OF 1912.
Now, 10 order TO institute far COM
Iparison between the years lS4a snd H.
43, we must take into consideration the
relative amounts of the crops of wheat
produced in those years. The agricultu-
raj statistics furnished by the Patent OF.
6ce supply The materials for ascertaining
tina, 10 lS43. Surprising, then, that four
bushels Of wheat yield barrel of flour,
wei have an expectation OF 5, 952. 1866 BUSH
els OF wheat for 1912. Calculating. &C
cordng TO the relative surplus of pro-
duce. SLIT ,a27 bushels would have been
an equivalent expectation for l643; but
instead of that, we find that there was
really an exportation OF 5. 297, $50 bushels,
being an excess of l20,7 1922 bushels (all
things considered) over the export OF lS-
40.
So much for the charge that the tariff
Of 1S4a has injured the farmer by a6ridg.
ing the foreign market.
IL is true that the average price of the
wheat exported in 1913 is lower by about
% cents the bushel than that Of 1912,
and that Of the -four exported in Is43
lower than the price Of 1912 by 81 10
the barrel; but, If the tariff OF 1912 is to
De charged with the depreciation Of 1913,
the tariffof 1928 ought. in justice, to have
credit for the much greater rise in 1879.
Neither tariff, however, had any thing TO
do with either; the frs; having been caus.
ed by superintendent harvest in Europe,
the latter by falling one.
The following additional statements from the
Office of the Commissioner of Patents, exhibit the
immense increase Of the wheat and corn crops, and
fully account Tor the decrease of price:
i8i0-Wheat crop of the u States, s4s23o72
1912 i" lO2. 367, $40
i843 4" 4" 100 3l0856
Our information Of the wheat crop Of 1874 does
not extend beyond the general statements of pa
papers throughout the country. Itcannot, least,
fall below that of lSi3--and so of the corn crop.
Bushels,
ls4o-Corn crop of the U. States, 377,53ls75
1912 " 44l.829, 246
1843 " " 494, 1913, 306
The true question upon all this matter is-Ho,c
much looer vouid not the price Of agricultural
produ cts be, but for the Tariff Loco Foco Far.
mers, anss0er 10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
BERKELEY CLAY CLUB.

A: meeting Of the Clay Club OF Berke.
ley County on Saturday evening, Sep
tembe, 18th, 1914.
The following Resolutions were offer
ed and unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the thanks of the Clay
Club be presented to the Ladies OF Darkss-
vile for the handsome Wreaihs presented
to the Clue to decorate the Club House.
Resolved, That the the thanks of tie
members of the Clay Club of Berkey
who attended the Mass Meeting of the
Mill-Creek Clay Club be presented to said
Club for their hospitality and kind treat
ment on that day.
RESOLVED, That the Hon. Willis Green
be elected an honorary member OF the
Clay Club Of Berkeley County, and that
the thanks of this Club be presented to
him for his jealous attention to, and sxsr-
tons in the Wing Cause; and that the
Secretary send to Mr.. Green copy oil
the foregoing resolution.
ID. II. CONRAD, E.P.
S. GARARD, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19

declaration Of designing men who Womb
gain our votes, secure their Offices, ana
sacrifice US.
Can we as Pennsylvanians, can We a.
Democrats support The man, who is Inn,
hostile 10 all our views. all our principles,
What can we hope from an adminIs,r,.
ton such as his would be The hapa
OF destruction would be laid upon !,
and we would again be brought to ~.
foo,sioo, OF British influence and power
and live by The labor of British hands
We cannot, we will not sacrifice oil Wa
hold dear on earth to maintain the prids
Of party name. Therefore.
Resolped, That we canno, support the
election Of James K. Polk to the Press.
dency Of the United States, because he /,
to Tariff for protection.
Resolred, That we feel the most earn.
es, desire and anxious wish to preserve The
the purity Of the Democratic party, and
that We are most firmly convinced, tina,
deslening men have row placed the par,y
in that false position of giving support to
a man who is hostile 10 their interests.
Resolred, That we call earnestly and
anxiously upon the Democratic party Of
Pennsylvania, individually and collective.
", 10 look seriously at the attitude 10
which they are placed, and view the ele.
ments Of destruction which now threaten
to PROSTATE them as party, and 10 sacri.
fee the interests OF the country.
[AppREss, omitted for want Of room. 1
Resolved, That these proceedings b
nuhiished in the county PAPERS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
BERKELEY CLAY CLUB.

The Club House was crowded on Saturday even
ing last, and the enthusiasm OF the assemblage
gave abundant evidence that the true Wing spirit
i. burning brightly in old Berkeley. EDMUsD
PEsDLETos Esq, was loudly called for, and add
dressed the meeting for more Than an hour, in a
speech that wa, received with torrents of applause
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19

A writer in the New Bedford Mercury
states that some of the followers of Faith.
er MILLER have taken a new start oil
late, and that several of the deluded be-.
LEVERS in that vicinity have actually Civ.
en- up every temporal concern, to wait for
the day in which our earth is to be burnt
up, Some Of these men have families,
and they are suffering from their utter me-
q ect of business.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19


Whereupon the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously agree
10, as the declared sentiments OF the
meeting:
We profess TO belong TO The Democrat.
ic patty, as taught to US in the LESSONS OF
our youth and the reflections and proct.
ces Of our more mature years we cher.
ish them as sure safeguards of our repub.
lican institutions, and a certain guarantee
of political freedom we cherish them,
more especially, because they are the
true and only system by which practical
effect is given to the opinion, wishes and
interest of the people. Our intimate con.
nection and long habit OF association with
the members OF that party causes US TO
look with most unfeigaed regret upon the
false position in which it is placed. To
maintain a Tariff for the protection oil
American industry is al This moment the
most interesting aud desirable principle
which occupies the minds of the people Of
PeGnsy lvanla, and il is the almost univer.
sal desire and wish ofthe Democratic par
~ to support and maintain it and YET
accident or perhaps design has thrown US
into the false position of being obliged to
abandon our principles or vote for man
for the highest office in the Government
who is directly opposed to the hopes, wish
es and interests Of the Democratic parry.
We are determined that we will do nei.
Their. In taking the important ster
which we are about to do, il is respectful
to our Democratic friends with whom w,
have heretofore acted that we should de-
clare the reasons which impel US to ,hi,
course.
| we look upon permanent and protec
tive Tariff, one which will! give security
TO free American labor against the inhu
ence Of British pauper labor. and the in
genuIty with which il is used BY the En-
gllsh Government TO break down our ag
rlcultnral and manufacturing capital, as
the most mportan, political interest which
the people OF Pennsylvania now have, anc
one which is advocated by nine.t enths o.
the Democratic Journals Of the State
The Hon. James K. Polk, the candidate o
the party, has declined TO answer our res.
pectful inquiry upon this subject, from
which our worst fears with regard to hi:
opinions have been realized. The declara.
lions from his own mouth are stronger hroo
| to VS. Of the opinions Of Mr.. Polk, than the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.

WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
1. ROBERT n. WHITFIELD, ofIsls Of Wight.
2. JOHN z. SHE'LL, Of Brunswick.
Q. HENRY r. IRVING, Of Cumberland.
4. JOSEPH X. IRVING, of Amherst.
S. GEO. II. GILMER, Of Pr,,ylvania.
s. VALENTINE W. SOUTHALL, of Albemarle.
7. JOHN JANNEY, OF Loadcun.
8. EDWARD T. TAYLOE. Of King George.
9. RALEIGH T. DANIEL. Of Richmond.
10. MoREAU BOWERS. Of Wiliansbu
II. ANDREW HUNTER, Of Jefferson.
y. A. n. II. STUART. of Augusta.
10. WIN. BALLARD PRESTON. of Montgomery
Il. ANDREW s. FULTON, Of Wyths
IS. ALLEN T. CAPERTON, Of Monroe.
Is. AUGUSTINE J. SMITH, of Harrison.
II. JAMES III. STEPHENSON, OF Tyler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
WHEELING MASS CONVENTION.

The great gathering of the Wings at Wheeling
thousand. The Hon. Andrew Stewart, Hon. w.
C. Rives, Hon. George w. Summers, and the Hon.
Cornelius Darragh were among the speakers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
VERMONT.

Returns from 1913 towns in Vernon,
exhibit the following aggregate:-
1874. lS43.
Slsde (W) 24,s6S Ma,tocks (W) 81, 7sl
Kellog ~ lS,4ll 1871
Abolition, 4,S65 1864
w. maj. over L. f. CAST Do. 1904
w. maj. over all, 1892 w. defic. $50
Clear Wing gain so far, 2,942.
These returns are sufficient TO show
tia, the Wings have swept the State by
an immense majority.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
THE FOREIGN AND THE HOME
MARKET.

The preceding tables have been com.
piled from the annual statements made by
the Treasury Department. They con-
tain much statistical information, which
will prove, we trust, as interesting to our
readers as it is useful, and, a, this time
particularly, important.
| These tables demonstrate, as clearly as
facts and figures can demonstrate any
thing, that an act for the raising Of reve.
nue. by evyng duties upon importalions
does no, necessarily injurously affect the
expectation of agricultural produce, either
in price or amount; nor can it operate
against the agricultural interests of the
country an any way. On the contrary,
those interests have been most emnently
fostered by its operation. as can be abun-
dainty proved.
But, attending at present only to the
charge made by the opponents OF the pro-
tective system, that our foreign market
has been injured by its operation, and
the value of agricultural produce thereby
diminished, we call the attention OF our
readers TO the following facts:
First, in 1928 we exported wheat
amounting in value to $6,730, and -four
in value to 81 $50 $3.50; the former aver
aging 74a cents the bushel, the latter 81
% the barrel.
The tariff bill introduced by Mr.. Mallo-
ry was passed in 1928.
In 1929, the year after the passage Of
this bill, we exported wheat in value &c..
372, and -four in value $5,793,65i; the
wheat averaging 81 SO the bushel, the
flour SO 81 the barrel. Certainly the
tariff did not injuriously affect prices in
this instance; for the wheat exported sold
for more than double the price Of that
which was exported the preceding year,
and the -four for nearly forty per cent ad-
vance upon that price!
Again: What has been the effect OF the
tariff of l649 upon the amount of our ex.
portations ofagricultural produced
In lS42 we exDorted Sl7 e5S bushels
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19

Making on amount Of 45e,5e2 i,2lo,s4
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
NEW MARKETS..

Tuesday Evening, Jan 30, 1914.
There Is a very moderate business going
ON for The season Of the year, and particular
" 10 az the weather has been very fine for
some days past. On Sunday We had ac-
counts from Liverpool to the 18th ult, at
which time the Cotton market was about the
same as at previous adyices; these accounts
have had something Of an effecton this mar
ket, so far at least asto cause nearly a sus-
pension of business in the article.
In northern produce transactions are in
peno al rather limited, although there is a
moderate demand for all descriptions, with
but little variation from the prices OF last
week. rs5
Foreign Exchange IL scarce, but there is
not much demand the rates for all des-
ctiptions remain the same as last week.
European Ffeights continue dull there is
a fair business doing for the north, and the
rates are something above those Of last week
COTTON.-This market has beeneXtrern-
Iy dull since Friday last. The sales do mol
exceed 1000 bales. Prices are irregular
but generally in favor o~fbuyers; IN some IN
stances 1-4io 3-s cts. per ID. We however
do not alter our quotations. The receipts
since Friday are 1928 bales. Exports
9,2lO-leaving a stock Oh hand and on ship
board Of ls5,s65 bales.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
r. p. DUCONGE.

Importer Of French and English Chcmi
Gals md Perfamery, and eholesale and
retail deale4 IN Drugs. Medicines, Patent
Medicines, 8'c. No. 80 Chartres Street,
betueeat BieaUiHe and Castomhopse
Streets, Men Orleans.
HIS the honor of informing the Public
that he has removed his Drug Store from No.
So Bieuvitle Street to No. 30 Chaftres Street,
between Bienvale and Castomhouse Streets,
Having made arrangements with tho most
extensive AID respectable Ilouaes in France,
England, and NE Northern States, he will
continue to receive regular supplies Of every
article In his Inc Of Business, which he will
be able to furnish TO Druggists, Country Mer.
chants, and Planters, at tic lowest prices, and
on the most reasonable terms.
~. b.. Agenty for SWANS ponacea. Rey.
nauld's Pectoral Paste, Bonbe's Sirap for the
gout, Mo hes Ccptvia Capsules Lgblrraque'i
Concentrated Chloride Of Sodium.
January 1stISf4.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
SEMINARY

The many defects in the present gem o.
education; my long experience IN ching,
and the happy results with which I%etforts
have been attended, in presenting tfhe pu-
oil only ore branch of learning at Sne, has
induced me to establish a perwaneinstItu-
ton OH the inductive system; aD6 COM
mence on Monday the 10th inst.
The object of this institution WI be, to
communicate to those who may aid it, a
thorough practical knowledge of tFabstan-
tiaI branches Of q good English edtion-an
object rarely accomplished in Il day of
fashionable learning.
Every branch taught in it, will hnfUlded
by Oral Lectures.
The year will be divided as fws, VIZ;
The first quarter will be deH exclu-
sively to English Grammar, iIding the
sounds of letters, the rules Of Geography,
and proper oral Instructions for ring.
The second, to Arithmetic, by olding its
principles and making the puphoroughly
understand the true philosophy climbers.
The third, to Geography, incng Mod
ern History.
This science will be illustrat0y Globes,
Maps, and Black-boards. The Will be
required to draw maps Of the difnt coun-
tries, states, rivers, showing Long. &c.
The last, to Natural and Mofhilosophy,
Rhetorical reading, EIocution, a review
ofthe whole course of studies.
The class will devote about b quarters
of an hour to writing, each day.
The writing exercises will tppies rom
position, transposing poetry, getting false
language, exercises in punGon, &c
Thus, e embracing all the leadi5ranches Of
an English Education, in one
Terms $40, 90 per quarteIs3 90 per
month, if paid at the end of ealonth.
School-room opposite the Nington En-
CINE House.
N. B. An examination Withheld at the
close of each quarter, ON the hctive bran
chesr and an examination on thole, at The
close of the year.
Please call and see my d~ination on
English Grammar, Saturday. 18th inst
at the NJ. e. Church, at CLOCK p. NJ
Feb. 3. &. H. NICER.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
Feb 81
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
PROBATE SALE.

win be sold by the undersigned on Tues
day the 5th Of March; 1874 the following pro.
perty belonging to the succession Of the late
VIM. Adams, and Cynthia MeMorris his wife,
both deceased, viz:
SLAVES
Negro man Billy aged 30 years.
Aaron Al, George 81, Tom liz, sophia 40.
Mary 10, INDIA 81, and child enc year old.
5 Head of Horses.
8 Oxen.
40 Head Of Cattle.
6 Head Of Sheep.
30 Hogs.
One wagon, Farming utensils, Spinning
machine loom gear, Household furniture
&c.
Terms Of saIe-WhiGh will take place at
the last residence Of the deceased, Manchac
LAS follows VIZ the slaves on fifth casltbe
balance at /, 9, and 3 years credit from the
day of sale. The personal property at u
months credit for all sums Of $50 and over
that amount; under $50 cash, the purchasers
to furnished endorsed notes payable il Bank
secured by mortgage, and bearing ten pei
cent interest after maturity till paid.
CHARLES TESTER. p. j..
Baton Rouge, Feb 3D. 1S1I.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION.

TOBACCO-There are some few trans
action at former prices; the principle part Of
the purchases for some time past have been
for G ibraltar; we hear Of nothing doing for
Europe.
SUGAR.-There isa good demand; and
prices remain the same as last week; we
quote for extremeE, 81 a 81 cents per b.
remarking that very choice will bring I
cents. 0r
MOLASSES.-There il still a good de-
mand at our last quotations, % a % cts per
gallon.
the price is too high 10 meet the views Of
buyers in large quantities; we quote S4 a
"a 20 per Dbl.
CORN.-There is a fair demand at 80 a
"a cts per bushel, in sacks. There were
1900 sacks sold this morning at 30 cts per
bushel.
OATS-Tbe stock continues rather light,
and we do not find any material change in
price. There was, however, one lot sold at
"a cts. per bushel in sacks; but they are gen.
orally held at 80 a 80 cts.
BAGGING and Bale Rope There is
but little enquiry, but prices remain as last
quoted.
PROViSIONS-There has been a fair
business done, ID Prime Pork, within a few
days, at ST. 374 a Z 30 per Dbl. Beef has
adya.ccd, and is now generally held at
81 rs per bbl. 1.. ~.
WHiSKEY.-The demand is moderate,
and prices are rather looking down. We
quote 20 a 2O3 els per gallon.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
MINERAL INCORRUPTIBLE TEETH.
MouNTED ON Com.

From one single tooth 10 complete sets.
THE subscriber has now on hand, a fine
and large assortment of the above teeth, of a
superior quality, and offers to insert or sup
ply those persons who have been go u%nfortu-
nate as to lose their natural teeth, and are de-
sirous of having them replaced by a suitable
and durable article, can now be accommoda-
led OH reasonable terms.
Such is The degree ofperfection to which
this art has arrived, that we are enabled to re.
place the teeth when lost, in so perfect a
manner as to render them highly useful to the
patient, and At the same time, so perfectly to
resemble the teeth which were lost, as to
completely elude detection by the closest
scrutiny.
Al PLOUGH. Dentist.
Dec. % 46 Prospect Hill,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
CiLLEGE OF BATON ROUGE I3rn
SESSION.

ly divine permission, the College Of Baton
Rfge; under the sole management oil the
Ptsident. (assisted by competent Professors)
all upon his sole responsibility, will reopen
4 the 18th day Of February next, and continue
: operations, with the exception oftwo weeks
location, to the end Of the year.
The President is anxious to receive the
Iupport Of the inhabitants Of Baton Rouge, and
10 afford 10 them the advantages Of d colleoi-
BITE institution but this he will be unable 10
DO unless they ome forth literally 10 bis as
sistance: lie therefore proposes 10 receive
day scholars into the establishment, ana teach
them ali the branches desired, for sixty dollars
II year, (inclBding books q stationary proyi-
ded ~ tickets Of admlttance DO taken by 9Th
day Of February.
AS The expenses ofthe college are constant
" going on, and the professors do not make
a deduction from their salaries, in consequence
Of a decrease IN tie number of pupils, sothere
will be no deduction made to 4 student, for
loss Of time BY sickness or Otherwise, but, as
The tickets are transferable, another student
may be substituted in the place Of him who is
absent.
The stand | have taken may seem to some
people, 70 be rather higher than that Of other
~ ioOiSS VI ibdH PIeFGWt circumstances Will
justify but ] am determined either to do
nothing, or to establish such a system as shall
prove itself deserving Of public patronage:
and to accomplish this, | must require tie
public to be faithful in discharging their part
Of the duty. Mine / assure them shall be
done. Every attention shall be given to ia
the progress Of oar pupils, and IN ca
Of necessity, the rod shall not be spared,
in promoting the good order and discipline Of
the college.
K. II. RANNEY, President.
Baton Rouge, Jan 10Th 1914.
Tickets of admittance for the year may be
Of DIR. T.. ID. Newcoms, at the Surveyor
Generals Office. Baton Rouge, and of the
President, at the College, payable one half in
#~drance, and the balance on the Ist dav Of
Fulv
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-03
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO the public not 70
receive in payment or on account Of any
transaction, a certain draft drawn BIZ me IN
favor Of VIM. Stevens OF James llutches, da-
ted 10Th October ls43, md payable LIST
March 1914 Arg person WHO becomes the
holdero this draft viii Dis SO at his peril So
payment of tire santa has been stopped
GEORGE WASHINGTON tlACKET.
Baton Rouge, February }, 1874.