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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-05

come Of o., 900 lives, compare your ex-
penditures with his, and then see il you
know any thing about economy. Aud
whilst you are there, observe the differ.
ence between bis case and yours--he
probably has at the end Of the year eight
hundred or thousand dollars TO devote
10 tho improvement Of bis land, which i'm.
provement probably secures him surplus
Of twelve or fifteen hundred dollars at the
end OF tho next year, and so he goes on,
getting richer and richer, whilst you are
getting poorer and poorer. Suppose your
situations to be nearly the Same in lS45.
work this thing out, and see where you
will both be in 1855.
There il one point upon which we will
take the liberty Of giving you the geniest
hint in the world. Be not afraid in this
proposed system Of reform Of any opposi-
ton from your wife. Come out like
man and explain to her the necessity for
IL; women are always more frugal and
seif.denying than men; we will answer
for her.
Ii is astonishing how not only tho price,
but the real value OF land, is effected by
the economical habits oil nsIghborhood.
We were sensibly struck with this fac. IN
a conversation last summer with an INTEL
lgent gentleman from Rockingham
We were both a, the time in the county
Of Albemarls, and something wss said
abou, the high price for which land was
sold in that county. The Rockingham
gentleman remarked, that similar land IN
bis own county, not at all more protuc-
tive, farther from market, would sell for
one-,hird more money. He wss then
asked, why he did not sell in Rockingham
snd purchase in Aibemarle. He replied
because he found, upon fair calculation,
that the land was cheaper in Rockingham
than in Albemsrle; that 10, that owing to
the different habits and customs OF the
people, he could lay up more money
from an investment in the one than the
other. This 10 sound reasoning, and il is
the reasoning upon which men act. This
is the reasoning by which men are nduc-
cd to give hundred dollars an acre for
lands in New York or Pennsylvania,
whilst lands equally productive can DO
purchased in Virginia for half the money.
Those who know US will hardly suspect
US, in making these remarks, Of base OF
niggsrdly spirit. No one can despise
more than we do the misery disposition,
which induces some men to deprive them
selves Of the comforts and elegancies oil
life for the mere sake Of boarding money.
We recommend them the practice Of eco
nomy BY which wealth may be accumu-
lated.
"Not for to hide Il In q hedge,
Nor for . train attendant;
But for the glorious privilege
Ofbeing independent"
And in tho words OF the Same immortal
poet, We say to you, gentle reader,
"May you better rock the reds
Thas ever did the adviser"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-05
SOMETHING NEW.

We learn by letter from an esteemed friend in
New York city, that quite new movement in the
great temperance reform has recently sprung up
in that great emporium, which we should think is
likely to be attended with the most lasting benefits.
The Clergy of the city lead of in the work. Our
correspondent ssys:--"Ihe first great Ministerial
Temperance Meeting came OF last evening May
26th) at Broadway Tabernacle. The next will be
the Medical Fsculty-then the members OF the
Bar, and through all the various lofessions,
until even the Deaf and Dumb come in for their
.hare and by their silent eloquence assist in driv-
ing the monster from the abodes Of men" We
also learn that the Rev. John Poisal. our former
townsmsa. has been appointed by the recent con-
ference 20 she important pastoral charge of the
Duane St. Church in that city.
o. Advertisements omiasd this week viii be at
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-05

A Lone SrRIpE.-John Jones's sue
cessor says ofthe "Young Democracy"
--'h will plan, its right foot on the North.
ern verge Of Oregon, and its left upon the
Atlantic cragl'
We should think the child would be
apt to burs, its trousers, in making such
n wide straddle. Phil Post.
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FIRE.

We regret to learn that the Merchant Mill be-
longing to Col. Edward Coiston, at the Mouth Of
opequon, and ls,elyin the occupancy of Mr. Philip
Trammel, was destroyed by fire on the 18th ult.-
We have not been able to learn the particulars o.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-05

Advertisements omisssd this week will be at
tended 10 In our next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-05

Messrs. Jas. r. Wood, Benz. Drake, and
others"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-05

We find the following article in the last Rich
mond Enquirer, which, the Editors think very
Capital hit at two distinguished Tennessee Wings
Hon. ERHRAix Fl. Foster and Gov. JONES
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

county commissioners chosen in each county
can alone grant licenses and are empowered
by law not TO grant any. In most Of the conn-
ties no licenses are given, and no purchase for
any purpose is lawful under tweny eight gal.
Ions.
The plaintiff in error denies the constitution.
atty of this law, which has been affirmed by the
Supreme Court of Massachusetts. The case
has been argued before .he court here, Messrs.
Webster, Choa'e, and Ilaett, counsel for
Thurow; and Huntington for the State. The
court have had it under aiviSement several
days, and on the lth the Chief Justice directed
it tr be continued, and to be reargued before
the whole court. There are at present but
seven Judges on the bench, being two vacanc' es;
aud II is understood that. in question affecting
the validity of State law. the court will not set
it aside unless majority of the whole court
that Is, five Judges-concur. The order for re-
argument is equivalent to division in the court
upon the question.
| II was commended for the plaintiff, by his conn.
sci, that the laws of Massachusetts, which au.
thorscd the Withholding of licenses, was pro-
/ hlbItory, and therefore, as TO foreign wines and
! spirits, rcpugnant to The power Of Congress to
| regulate foreign commerce; to collect revenue
on imports into the several States 10 the uni.
! form appurtionmcnt of taxes and duties in all
| the States; and to the fulilmcnt of reciprocal
I treaties. Tie question is one of great impOr
lance, affecting the powers of Congress in these
] departments, and has been strongly presented
to the Court.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14


President Polk arrived at Washington on
Tuesday Of last week. In order to sienalze
tins event with due formnlitv, the democratic
members of the House took it upon them
selves to appoint committee Of one from
each State having democratic member, to
meet the President elect and escort him to
the capital. But in making up this commit
tee Vermont was omitted And for what
reason, do you imagine, gentle reader! Be-
cause she had no member in favor of Annex
alton! Mr.. Dillingham; voted against the
Texas resolutions, and was therefore denied
the privilege Of representing his State on a
committee of reception Well done, de-
mocracy-no, locoiocoism three cheers tor
" the largest liberty the liberty of think
ing and voting Just as the leaders dictate =
" | wish it distinctly UNDERSTOOD" said the
Emperor, " that every man is at liberty to
vote as he plcases; but those who vote
against me will probably lose their heads ;"
SO with the now administration. Ii is bent
upon charging the area OF ireedom,' a1d
those who hesitate are TO be regarded a,
traitors; and, as in this instance, insuled
and spit upon. Mr.. Polk may now be re.
! eardcd as in the hands Of his " committee
and the decree has virtually gone forth tina
no impracticablc," like Dillingham;, is IL
approach the throne or have influence Il
court during this administration. This is truly
unfortunate for large class of persons, il
this State who have been relying upon the
decisive influence their lone representative
was to have in arranging the new order Of
things. But what will they do about it p
Pocket the insult, call upon their representa-
tive to resign, send to New Hampshire for a
substitute, and family crawl up to ,lic dignity
of touching the hem Of official power? OF
will they rcbnke the insult! We shall sec
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.


Accounts received Jas, uiIlt from New Or
leans, by the Express Mail, have put Us in pos
session Of intelligence from Vera Cruz 10 the
2ll Of january, by which We learn that, as mi GIT
have been anticipated jrHm the comp. eAlou ui
previous ad.iccs. General Santa Anna has been
completely uYrrhrewn and captured bv the
forces Of the Constitutional Government. in
whose hands he Is a prisoner awaiting his trial,
which is to take place before tie Congress.
Il does no, appear that any hostile conf ct &C
cured between the troops Of the opposing par
ties subsequent 90 the several unsuccessful All
lacks ma by Santa Anna on the city OF puc.
hA brief notice Of which we published some
days ago The first of these actions was on the
81 of January, and hey were daily renewed up
to the 7th, when the assaanta were repuseu
with considerable loss.
On Withdrawing from this point, Santa Anna
placed himself between pcrote and Jtapa.--
Ills fortunes continuing to grow more and more
desperate, on the lO.h he addressed letter to
President Herrera, soliciting passports for seve-
raj members Of his suite, AS well as for himself.
that he might abroad seek a home where he
could end his days /; at the same time stating
that he had already given mp the command OF
his army to Cen Morales, who would proclaim
the Constitutional Government and authors ny
certain co nm ssioncrs tpannpunce to the Cham
her of Deputies his remuneration Of the Presl.
deIcy.
Early on the mex, day (thc HID he left his
camp in coach, taking the route for Vera Cruz
escorted by a squadron of cavalry, but soon
changed his course for Orzava, intending TO
leave the Republic from seine port in Oitca, as
the road to Vera Cruz was strongly fortified at
almost every place through which lie would have
to pass. Having dismissed his escort, he then
/ nr,cnal,l in ,lisruisn ial ,-a 10, al
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

Discovery or A New IsLANp.-Capt. B.
+. Simmons, Of the brigantne Faith, which
arrived at Baltimore on Wednesday OF last
week, has since reached this city, and informs
us of the discovery of an Tsland not hid
down on any chart hitherto published, a
knowledge of which may be of Importance
to navgators as we'll as others. Capt. SIM
mons was on his way from Sidney to Val
paraso, and, after leaving Otaleite, first saw
it on the 3lS, Of October, 1913. Seen from
the deck of the vessel, the island had the APP
pcarancc of mass of rocks, but a nearer
approach showed it to be an island covered
with cocoanut trees with thick underbrush.-
When convinced that it was an island Cap
tain Simmons supposed it might be one al
ready known, and at first mistook il for
Carisfoot. To be sure, however, he lower
ed his boat and attempted to land, but was
prevented bv reef Of black coral rocks, with
heavy breakers, which surrounded the island
/ lie went completely round it. however, and
/ found il to be about six miles in clrcumicr-
ercc. At short distance from il he found
no soundings in 60 fathoms of water. Aiicl
examining il for two or three hours, as thor
oughlv as he deemed necessary, he Stecrcd
for Caristoo,, according to his reckoning
made it in the course of a few hours, anC
passed TO the South of it. A large lagoon
was in the middle Of the island, which seem.
ed to be rich and fertile. On reaching Val.
paraiSo, where he remained for some month,
he waited upon tie Commander OF the Bit.
ish Squadron and Informed him OF the dscov.
cry. lie examined the most recent EngIisl
charts, but no Indication Of snch an island
was to BE- found. 1t is situated in the track
from Om'licitr to Valparaiso, in latitude 81
and To-, aud West longitude 1889 81. He
named it the Isle Of Fdih, from his vessel
The discovery may be one of some impur.
lance. Cap, Simmons is native Of Yer
mont, an experienced seaman, AMI entitled
10 no little credit for the care with which Il,
examined lie island. ". T. C0ur. g. Ear
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

Mn. PoLX's CABINET. There is no new
information on this subject, but specuations
innumerable. The persons prominently
presented for places in it are
Senators Ii'aMcr of Miss. Buchanan of
Pa. Aadrey Stevenson of Va. (for Sec'y. of
SiateD i, G. Flagg, lVm. l.. Marcy of N.
Y. Uor Scc'y. of the Treasury y Selah r.
Uojbic of do. Qor Postmaster General y
Gen. Il. ". !Sdunders of n. c.. Tor p. NJ.
g. Col. IVm. o. Butter of Nv, 1ndreu
Jackson Doncison % no (for Secy. Of
War;) Robert Rantoul Jr. of Mass, John
Il. IVelier!! of Ohio, Qor Attorney Gene
rally The Navy department is a sort of hos
ptal, into which some one will be crowded
who has suffered heart-ache in an unsuccess-
ful struggle for the higher places. Samuel
-Ueddry, ga. Ohio Staiesman,) and Gen.
Robert armstrong, P. NJ. at Nashville,
Tenn.) who were proposed for Postmaster
General, have both fallen out of sight aslern.
Mr. Calhoun, II Is understood, will be al
lowed to remain while in the State Depart
mcnl if he chooses. The residue of,he Ty-
Ter Cabinet, who would like to remain, are
to be sent adrift of-hand.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

BRIrIsH Posi- OFFICE SYsTEM-It has
been generally supposed that the British
Postofice system, which is based upon the
penny system, instead of being a source Of
income, was charge upon the government.
We learn from report Of the Post Master
General, communicated to the Senate in
compliance with a resolution OF that BODY,
and ordered to be printed, Jan. l6, lS45.
that for the year ending Jan. 5, 1914, there
was an excess Of receipts over the expendi.
lures, after allowing f564 ,577 for The ex-
pense of the packet service, of .f79.l5O.
about S325,0OO. The Post Master General.
in reply 10 the questions, what is the apere.
gate annual expenditure and income of the
Postoilico Department of the United King
dom ? gives jf977.l4O as the expenditure.
and 81 ,620,S67 as the total income being
nett revenue of sG643, 726-subject to the
deductions for the packet service as before
stated. The number of inland letters which
passed through the Postollice subject to the
uniform rate of one penny, not exceeding
half an ounce in weight, and two pence, not
exceeding an ounce, and so on in proportion,
is estimated TO have been ola, 32S ,972, and
of foreign and colonial letters, and internal
colonial letters, 9, l33,6Sf.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

We have the BncnoS Avrrs British Pack
ct of November % and 30, from which we
CLEAN the following items
William Brent Esq. was recognized as
charge d'ailaires of the United States, near
the Government of Buanos Ayres, on the
18th of November.
Lord Aberdeen, in reply to British mcr-
chants trading with Paraguay, who desired
to know whether the British Government
would permit the navigation of the river Pa
rama to be interrupted by that of Bncnos
Ayrcs, has written that the control of the
Buenos Ayres Government over so much OF
the river as passes through its dominlons is
absolute and that the British Government,
cannot interfere. The Packet copies from
the Gdceta-the official journal Of the Buc-
nos Avrean Governmental long article re.
viewing and condemnng the proceedings Of
Commodore Voorhees,, in the seizure of the
Argentine squadron. Among other thing,
the Gdceta alleges that the Rosalva-iht
vessel of Mr.. Burrows-was not provided
with the requisite legal papers to establish
her American character, and that she hac
been for a long time employed in conveying
provisions to the besicged Inhabitants o
Monte Video.
The accounts from Monte Nideo are o
much the same tenor with those we have
had for the last year and more. The be-
sieged were constructing new Notifications
and manifested no disposition TO yield bu,
a letter in the Packet says that the foreign
volunteers were growing discohcntcd, ant
hopes were entertained that they would re-
resume their neutrality.
Fructuoso Rivera was reported 10 be still
in the Brazilian province of Rio Grande.-
Spectator.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

CoNsTITUTIoNALIrY OF THE MAssACHU-
SETS LICENSE LAw.-The Washington
Globe contains the following notice of the
case of" Samuel Thurlow, plaintiff in error,
rs. the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts"
This case, brought by writ of error from the
Supreme Court of Massachusetts,, involves the
question of the constltutIonalily Of the license
laws OF that State, The plaintiff IN error was
convicted Of selling imported spirits without H.
cense, aud sentenced TO pay fines amounting II
$l60 BY the law of Massachusetts, penalty
Of 500 is imposed upon the sale Of all wines
and spirits in less quantities than tweniy.eigh'
gallons, unless tAe sc er is licensed ard the
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
THE SPIRIT UP-RAILROAD
MEETING.

In pursuance of briefn notice given TO our
citizens, a largo meeting assembled at the
Howard House on "Wednesday evening, to
consider the subject of the proposed railroad
from this to Boston. GEoRGE B. SHAW was
appointed Chairman, and n. 3. UAswELL
Secretary. An excellent spirit pcrvaded the
assembly, and more zeal was manifested onlle
subject than we have ever before witnessed
The matter was fully and ably discussed, in
all lis bearings, by Messrs. BENEDICT, Fol-
LETT, PoMERoY, HAswELL, WESTON ,BLINN,
and others, and a resolution adopted declar-
ING in favor of the Southern route, (by way
of Ru,land, Bellows Falls and keene,) and
recommending prompt and energetic meas
ures TO secure its construction al the earliest
practicable period. 1t was further resolved
to send delegation to Boston to look after
our interests in this matter, and correct GER
tain false impressions which are very indus
triousIy circulated in reference to the COM
para,ivc advantages of different routes. The
] present value VI IdH-TOdl SlOCh, tilc IHuItd-
tons of a revival in business, and the signs
of the times generally, proclaim with uner-
ring certainty that the time is near at hand
when Vermont is to be penetrated by rail-
road from Boston and it is hardly becom-
ing that are sit idly by, with folded arms
True, we may not subscribe largely to the
stock, but we can manifest our good will, and
exert a wholesome influence in giving infor-
nation and securing direction that will bes
secure all the great ends aimed al in woik
of tins character. viii our friends along the
route wake up to the suhject3 The day i,
propitous, and the omens favorable. The
capital exists, and is now seeking Investment.
of this kind; and it is just as well to have thi'
enterprise accomplished for the practica
benefit of our day and generation, as to de-
fer it to that uncertain period "when the
sky falls" or men get favors without asking
, We repeat, the time has come for action
Let's have it and Mount Holly Gap vii
ere long demonstrate the wise and benefcen
, purposes for which those mountains wer,
rent assunder.
! We should like TO hear from Shelburne
Charlotte, Ferrsburgh, Nergennes, Middle
bury, Brandon, Rutland, and other towns, il
reference to this matter
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

GREAT PRoJEcT lie is proposed to build
Railroad from the shores of Lake Michigan
to the mouth of Columbia River. The dis
lance is POO miles, to be travelled over in
about seven days; so that a journey from
New York TO Canton, would not occupy
more than thirty days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

FInEs.-The meeting house belonging TO
the Congregational Society in Braltlehoro',
west village, took fire las, Sabbath, just be-
frre the hour for morning services, and soon
burnt down. We learn that the church fur
niture and most of the books and cushions
were secured
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

% The McNulty investigation at WASH
inglon has closed. lie has given $50, 900
hail to answer the charges at the next Grim.
ina court, it, March.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

Mr.. MARsm's SPEECH, on the subject OF
annexation, appears at length in our columns
to-day, and we are quite sure that we need
not urge our readers to an attentive perusa
of it. 1t is a close, well reasoned argumen,
against both the right and the cxpediency OF
annexation; and, wiihal, seasoned with a
spice of that causlic severity, which nigh,
be more frequently administered to our south
ern brethren with wholesome effect. Read,
and pass it round.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

IL. ,,, - -.-i-.--,--.. -
% w. W; ',ere "e',t .,,o ien w. % nj,; 10
NANNY ~ he oohs"'"''o' ''''N' W '' "'''''
SUI T o' Jew new H,ates.) r;,o S,,,os ,,os r,oodoJ
Co.. uu o W. '' $50 ',s ,' @
tended Ia opntv ~ r,r,,n states il was intendcd 10
apply mira trriiorun
The great apostle of Democracy, Gciltrson) in
ptte, written Aur 20h 1sO3 takes thls Urounl-ihat
the Constitution. nntborjz no Cunpress to ADM, new
Sates, did not npply 10 foreign territory. lie ex.
presslv de a,es thnt The Constitution did not cuncm
plate admission of states from other Empires. The
treat Corvnhocus os he has been called of the D..
mocracy. went against The con-, mction which is now
held-and winch he called broad constructions" In
these days, wlOA>,he Democracy j. triumphant,
don't know thai have any riaht to cnini To belong
TO any school of Democracy But / thought that |
was educated in the school Of Icilcrson-and | think
his opinion is worthy of regard now.
But let rs see what would he some of the conse-
quences of this broad construction" ns Mr.. JEFF
ietson calls it. Suppose we can annex Texas, we
can also annex Cnba-(Mr. Buchanan, Z" | wish il
was ndmlucd.'O But suppose while the hiends of
Southern Institutions are nnncxng these, that the
Northern power in Congress may become fanatca
and insist on annexing st. Domingo and Slbern, in
trolucing Representatives and Senators of different
race and color We should then have same gentle
men who would Immediately become strict constu
tionsts.
Bat it has been said that we are yet to have the
member from Patagonia. (Rcierring 10 speech
made in the House of Ropresentalives) Well we
are told that the Palagonans are Cannihals-nbso
lutte Man Eaters If we are to have cannlhals an
no"n.ed on ths hoor' or the iionr oil me House. II
he i'a ~ Keep u, ~ aye rnn woI become
~ there mnst be- soma limit to ths power and ,hero
can be no limit, unless it is confined to the limits of
onr own original Territory. You can annex Tex
ss "uNrTcn' Hnl 9ou'h America W" Gu" most as
We have territory enough. Is it not bes, to let
rery well aloncl If that spirit of aggression be car
rcd ont; making this Republic include The Continent
OF North ana 4Snu'h Nmefca; so as TO mnkG an