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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
ORGANIZATION.

The last Richmond Enquirer, contains full list
Of the Democratic County Committees throughout
the State. desperate effort is to be made BY the
Loco Fooos to carry Virginia this spring. The
party screws are TO be applied to the utmost, and
where Battery and cosxing viii not TO quiet
the refractory, the 9 Hsbker Clique" at Richmond
have issued orders to the Committees to ''rise of
ssuperguous aspiraafs." But from some indica-
tons which we see manifested in certain quarters
neither the aspiranis themselves, or their friends
are disro sed TO obey the royal mandates OF king
Thomas the lst,-in fact the Democrats are grow
ing little more independent nowadays, and it
keeps the household of Hunkerdom always uneasy
for fear the seeptre win pass from them. Here Is
the last bulletin from the castle--tbe Enquirer
speaks-'give ear Democrats, snd Oh We Wings
listen
1--WE lay before our readers, in this
mornings paper, the names Of the coun-
ny Committees, who were appointed by
the Democratic Legislative Convention.
They are earnestly and respectfully adj.
vIsed to meet forthwith, to organize them
selves, to extend their number, and to
spread their members in every part of
their county. They are requested to ex.
ert themselves for the success of our Re-
publican candidates--to rouse the people
Ito spare no efforts to carry their dis.
tricts or countes--to concentrate the votes
upon one candidate only, where there is
but one Representatlve-and wherever
there should unfortunately prevail too
great a competition among the candidates,
or any schism in our ranks, 10 strain ev-
cry nerve to rule off supe-fuous candi.
dates, and restore the union, harmony
and energy of our party. No time is to
be lost, and we earnestly recommend il
to our committeeman every where 20 be
up and ADDING.
1--WE have some snars in our party
some candidates too many for the demand
and too logged to accommodate them.
selves 10 the rue interests OF the party"
VIII the Wings not take warning from the move
ments of the enemy and prepare for the battle p
We say to our frends--exert yourselves-rouse
the people,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
KEEP COOL.

Our friend OF the Free Press" advises the Wings
of Jefferson 10 keep cool and not "to permit
temporary feeling of prejudice or msconcep,ion TO
have the effect Of breaking up tie patty" We
consider this very good advice, and hope the Wings
Of Jefferson, always true and trusty will not non
fall out because of the nominees for a seat in
| the House of Delegates, had to be set aside. 1t
strikes Us, il the friends of the different worthy
gentlemen named, consented to submit their claims
TO the decision Of Convention in the frst place,
that they ought nor to abide the result and unite
heart and soul 10 support Of the nomination.
This is matter which should come home to the
breasts Of the friends of the several nominees-and
be there decided Il is evident that the friends OF
| Mr.. Hsnter-and the friends Of Capt, Smith would
have been displeased had either Of them beer nom
mated end the party in any section Of the County
bad refused them their support, All could not
expect to be nominated, and therefore they should
not be disappointed if the Convention to whose
judgement they submitted their claims have deci-
ded against them Far better for the harmony of
the party, and the success Of the Wing cause if no
Convention had met, (as The field tcas clear and
the candidates had run their own hook But as it
is we would say to our friends ir Jeaersonbe sat
isfed-keep cool and read Mr. Clay's letter to the
Harrisburg Conveuton--that letter contains the
true doctrine-take it for your guide and all will
be we'll. Your dissensons may not injure you at
this election your candidates are all Whigs--but
look the future, and remember the crQftiseSs of
your common foe. Despairing of success in
pitched battle, they are seeking 20 divide yoar
house, and make family quarrel among you
Will you play into their hands, will you keep
your soldiers as well drilled in time of peace, as in
time of wari We entertain the highest regard for
lilly for higher and more important station than
the House of Deegates-snd we cannot believe
that he will suffer himself to feel mortified at the
result of the Jefferson Convention, as he could not
add one cubit TO his stature by seat in the House
of Delegates. We are sure he is not half as crOss
about the matter himself as the " One hundred and
tpeaty. foe Whigs" who "avow their design from
which they not to be terrified" to for him.
He has the influence, and we know he has The pat,
riotism to set all matters straight and marshall up
the party in solid column. In this work Captain
Smith, will make him an efficient aide. We know
Mr.. Towner, personally. and we would wish
more efficient and worthy Representatives. Mr..
Gross, we know nothing personally but take it for
granted he is staunch Wing, and worthy of the
homination-that is enough. We do not wish to
be putting our spoon into our neighbours dishes,
and meddhng with that which does not concern US
particularly, but we may be permitted to say that
regret to see the least schism in the Wing ranks
of Jefferson, particularly after their gallant fight
last fall.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
MORE HARMONY.

These times seem to be fraught with trouble to
political aspirants, and particularly to Democrats
All kinds of rules pitched upon to secure nom
nations, bu: some how or other they don't seem
to work, and Concsntioas-th those precious inven-
tons OF modern times for sitting the voice of the
Peope-are breaking up in rows every day. Fay
elite McMulleD, the late Senator from the Scott
Senatorial Districthe who made many bunkam
speeches last winter for the dear people-has fail
ed to impress himself upon their affections, and
can't get the nomina;ion-at least such were the
last reports from the District. The " Hunkers"
at Richmond have taken the difficulty in hand,
and perhaps they will reconsider. The Enquirer
says--"What will our friends do in the Scott SEN
atorial District Will they not heal the apparent
breach in our ranks and rally TO the support of our
cause on principle, overlooking the claims of par
teakar men, and the wishes of political aspi-
rants" The particular men and the dspirants
are the opponents of Mr.. McMullen, and they
must be " ruled off and for what because
McMullen has always shown himself the devoted
follower of the g Hunker Clique" at Richmond,
who are constantly preaching Democracy and love
for the dear people but whose hearts have never
joined the service of the lip"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
THE sHIvER1Nc DEMOCRACY.

correspondent of the Enquirer, writing from
TapPahanock, giving description of the meeting
between Willoughby Newton and r. M. I. Hun
ter, thus speaks: Hunter arose abou. Eve o'clock.
When he appeared the Hastings the old
Cour-H House seemed to SILVER from top to bottom.
The winds from the heavens were bowling loud
and deep; but the people-the mighty people, pro-
claimed with one united voice, we too must speak,
we must be heard Yes and they were heard"
"Ma conscience" what strange and unearthly
noise there must have been--a shvering Court
House-the loud and deep bowling of the winds of
heaven, and the united voice OF the mighty people.
Gracious, but Willoughby must have felt queer
as ticklish quite as when he swallowed the Joint
resolution"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

rebuke of their constituents, had they
Welded their assent to resolution which
was confessedly Of doubtful construction,
and which would have subjected them 10
the reproach Of conserving TO do by indI-
rection, what they refused to do openly
and in the light Of day. They insisted
that the action Of the Legislature, on this
important question. whatever that action
might be, should be clear and explicit,
and not left open to different and oppo-
STE interpretations. The public Jndg-
ment, they do not doubt, will sustain them
10 this course; for they cannot 50 far DIS
credit the intelligence OF the people Of
Virginia, or question their love of frank
and fair dealing, as TO suppose, that they
would approve, or even tolerate, delib-
crate attempt to "palser with them IN
double sense" by asserting to resolu-
ton, with entire nuanimliy as 20 It's words,
while all parties thus asserting to it knew
that il was susceptible, and was really IN.
tended to admit, Of conflicting coHstruc.
lions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
EASTER DAY, le45,

We perceive that very learned controversy
going on in England as to the proper day upon
which Easter should be celebrated the present year.
Some contend for Sunday, the 23d, and others for
Sunday, the 30th The difficulty seems to have
sprung from 6lander in an old act of the British
Farlisment-which blunder has been transferred to
the Prayer Books. This discussion is d very use
less one here, our Easter is past and gone, and
very likely to repeat our fasls or fsstiTi-
ties over if the advocates for neat Sunday we're
in the right, which they don't seem TO be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
SERVED HIM RIGHT,

The Grand Jury in Warrington City have found
two presentments against Ex-Governor FRANCIS
THOMAS, of Maryland, for libel, arising out Of his
late pamphlet. Greatly is it to be desired that
some means could be adopted to arrest the circu-
latiou Of such vile and shocking publications. This
ellow is trying to get back into Congress from the
Allegany (Muryland) District. We hope the peo-
pie will not touch him with Tair Of tongs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

hS-We have received a communication through
the Post Office signed IF. H." euogising the
Wing party generally, and our Candidates for the
Legislature in particular, which we fear would make
such modest men as our Candidates blush; and
therefore we decline publishing il. We take this
occasion TO say that we will publish no communi-
cation upon any subject in the columns of the Ga
zette, unless we know the author. We would like
TO have an interview with tF. II
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE
SUN.

Wonders will never cease in this world, and there
is always something new under the SUM-" A
Washington Correspondent of the Richmond En-
qurer, under date of March 18TH wriles-''you
will be practical, not experimental" Now if that
don't be curiosity worth seeing, then we are mis-
taken Just think of it: Democratic admins
istration working by practical rules.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
FOURTH OF MARCH.

An early act of Congress fixes the 4th day OF
term, and makes no provision for the contingency
Of the occurrence of that day Sunday. Inaugural.
ton day neoer has occurred upon Sunday and
we have heard it asserted that if the Constitution
should continue in operation thousand years, it
neuer eiR. Was the selection of this day by our
early lawmakers the result of calculation or of ac-
cidentf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
Try. tForrey.

BRANr's CoNDuIr. We see that Mr..
Brant has obtained charter, in order to
be able to construct his coal conductor
from its present terminus to Cumberland,
&c. fthis simple and yet exlraordina.
ry invention we have not heretofore writ.
ten. 1t is made up of three planks, one
for bottom, and one for each side. 1t is
about IL lnchea in bottom, aud 10 inches
high at the sides. The coal is thrown in.
to this conduit at the mouth OF the mine,
where the water is also let in, and it
floats off with the greatest rapidlty. 1t
will carry from one thousand TO TWO
thousand bushels per hour, distance OF
two and halfmiles. There is not much
friction, and consequently very little
breaking or wearing away OF the Jumps
OF coal. If Mr.. b. car procure an album
dance OF water, at the mines, and con.
struct his conduit to Cumberland It will
certainly bear away the palm for cheap
conveyance. 1t is believed he will sue
coed. The distance is about 10 miles
The descent sufficient, and the encourage
ment, hattering. - Cumberland AAegGnian
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
THE GRAIN.

The extraordinary cold spell of weather which
we have recently had, has somewhat affected the
color and appearance of the wheat, but we believe
our farmers have never had at this period Of the
year the promise of more luxuriant crop than
that which is now before them May the fruits of
summer correspond with the joyful antcipations
of spring
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

Oz-The readers attention will be arrested by the
able and learned communication in our columns
this week, headed Our Climate" 1t is prepared
by a mastsr-Aand, and will be read with interest
and profit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
MORGAN NOMINATIONS.

The Wings OF Morgan County on Monday last,
the Oath inst, nominated ANDREW MICHAEL, ESQ.,
as their Candidate for the next House of Delegates
A good nomination-success to it.
The Locos on the same day nominated Mr.. JOIN
DAWSON, as their Candidate for the House of Del
egates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

McCURRy.-From brief history, in
the Sun, OF this unfortunate person, now
under conviction of murder, we learn that
he has had no less than three wives all
living at the same tme--two in Cincin-
matt, Ohio, and one in Ireland.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

The town elections in New York con-
tinue to show that the Wings Of the EN-
pire State are not unmiudful of their duty.
AlEegany county, which last year elected
l6 Wings and IA Locofoco Supervisors
nov elects 10 Whgs.and ! Locofocos
Elections in other counties show the same
gratifying results, and in every part OF
the State The signs are propltous for a
Wing triumph next fall. And yet, 10 the
face Of these encouraging facts, the Loco
focos pretend to believe that the wing
party will be disbanded Ball. PA.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
A LOSS TO THE WORLD.

contributors to the Edinburg Review, and amongst
the most racy and finished writers in the English
language, died on the 23d inst. in his 72d year,
His phillipics against the rePadiatiag States
Of this Union will not soon be forgotten.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

Destructive FIRE IN CARLISLE
The following is copy of letter receiv-
ed by Postmaster Finley last night
Bah. Amer.
MONDAY, March "a, A. M.
Our town nall, containing all our en-
gines and fire apparatus, was fired by an
incendiary last night, Before our citi-
zens collected the hall was enyolped in
flames, and the engines and hose were
destroyed. In few minutes the court
house took fire, aud is now mass of RUNS.
The records were saved. As the wind
was high the fire at one time threatened
to sweep all southeastern portion OF
the town. Several buildings we're on
fire but were saved without much dam
age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27
The GazGGGGo
MARTINSBURG, MARCH n, 1916.

gJ-y. Ii. Palmer is appointed Ageat Of the
Gazette for the purpose Of procuring and forw arding
advertisements Intended for insertion and also for
the collection Of subscriptions. He has Offices ia
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR Wings
Of the Massachusetts, Legislature have
agreed upon JoHN DAVIS for Senator in
Congress, in the place Mr.. BATES. An
ADLER man could not have been found,
even in Massachusetts,, polite as the old
Commonwealth is of great men.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

Csy-The readers attentive consideration is ask
ed to the first part of the Wing Legislative Ad-
dress in this weeks psper-the conclusion next
week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

New HAMPsHIRE ELECTION. lu'ns
out alter all, that the Texaspafty IS dsiea'-
ed in New Hampshire IN their eiiofts 10
prescribe J. p. Hale for his vote ID Con
gress against Texas. According 70 re-
turns in the Boston Post, oil MONDAY
w oodbury, who the Locoiocos set up 'of
Congress in opposition to Hale, IS oeiea''
ed Of an election. he falls some Two
thousand votes behind the other LocoiO'
60 candidates, and wants nearly 'aou'
sand votes of an election.
Steele l.. F. is reelected Governor
by meagre majority. Raj. Pdi'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-27

EMIGRATION FROM MAINLAND no
Boonsboro' Odd Fellow states that aoou'
on auadred and sirty families intend leas'
ing Washington county for Illinois 'l','
spring and summer. From the ne'goo'
hood Of Boonsboro' considerable num-
Der are going.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18

Mr.. Cdlhoun--THe Sendte.--It is init
mated in some journals that Mr.. Calhoun
will probably enter the Senate of the Uni
ted States again. In allusion to this, the
"Constitution," which is supposed to be the
paper most in his interest at the seat OF
government, says:
We are not possessed OF Mr. Cahoun's views
or intentions upon this subject, but we can readily
imagine that TO leave his present tranquil and
congenial pursuits, TO engage in the strife and
turmoil of political life, would involve very
serious sacrifice Of feelings and inclination on hi:
part. Such sacrifice, however, he has never hes
itated TO make when his country has called lol
his services.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18
A HEATHEN TEMPLE.

The Rev. Eugene Kincaid, for many
years missionary IN the Burman Empire,
has recently returned to his country, and is
now lecluring on the condition Of the hea.
then, to crowded auditories. In one OF his
recent discoufses, he described a heather
temple, which we have never seen parallel
ed. 1t stands in the city Of Arva, or the
golden city, which, for six hundred years
has been the capital Of the Burmese empire
The foundations Of this temple are Of solid
masonry, composed of bricks of the best
materials. 1t is two thousand feet square,
the walls being eight feet thick and seventy
feet high. On the top OF the walls rests
two rows Of massive pillars. At each cor.
ner Of the wall rises beautiful spre. On
the top OF each spre is placed huge bar OF
iron, surmounting which is an iron network
ten feet in diameter, in the shape Of a
spread umbrella. On the bottom edge of
this are suspended bells of every SIZE and
tone. A piece OF bright copper is attached
to every cIapper, so arranged that when
the wind is strong, every bell is sci ring
ing.
On the top OF this temple is a second one,
one hundred and fifty feet square, and fifty
feet high; and on each corner rises a beaut
full tower, with its compliment of BELLS
On the top of this second stands a third
temple, one hundred and twenty feet square
and thirty feet high, each corner having its
tower and bells and surrounding this third
is fourth and last temple, seventy five feet
square and ten feet high, each corner hav.
ing also its spire and bells. From the top
Of this fourth temple ascends magnificent
spire, with an immense iron net work at its
misunderstanding numerous bells suspended
from its edge. On walking along by the
temple, when the wind is strong, and all
these bells, comprising an endless variety OF
tones, are ringing, wonderful sensation is
produced, as though the music was descend.
ing around from The clouds.
The whole interior Of the temple is stuc.
coed, and has the appearance of polished
marble. In the sentre is an immense
throne, on which the king of Arva sits; on
the throne is gigantic image. Mr.. Kin.
caid had the curiosity to climb up for the
purpose of measuring some portions of it,
and from the end Of the thumb to the sec.
ond joint, was distance of eighteen inches.
| Ii was placed there at a cost of 100000 ru.
PEGS, or 100000. Besides this, in inches in
the wall, are placed 500 other images, each
one larger than life, each one upon
throne, with inscriptions on the wall
directly above them. On The wall are
other images in tiers, higher and higher I'm,
til they reach the lofty ceiling Look
about you which way you will, in this i'm
mense building, and it seems as though the
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18
RAILROAD COMPLETED.

1t is (says the Augusta Chronicle Of the | III
inst.) a source of unfeigned pleasure to Us
to announce that train Of passenger cars
departs this morning from Atlanta, the ter
minus of the Georgia railroad. We con.
graduate the stockholders, and all parties
interested, upon this important result,
achieved through numerous difficulties, and
under circumstances, at times. during its
progress, peculiarly trying. We have now
4 railroad, not inferior to any in the south.
ern states, extending one hundred and sew.
en,y.two miles into the interior Of the
state, which will in fe W months be extend
ed eighty miles farther to the Oostenau0
river, making an entire Of two hundred and
(ifty-two miles Of the great line OF railroad
which is designed to connect the Atlantic
coast with the fertile valley of the Misss
sippi.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18

Book OF LoCoFoCoIsM.-We are greatly
indebted to Gen. JOHN WILSON, of this
place, (now in Philadelphia for copy of
w. l.. Mackcnzie's pamphlet. containing
an exposure of the leaders of the New
York locofocos. As we have leisure and
room, we shall Gull out some of the choice
parts and give them TO our readers
Upon looking through this work, we
were forcibly reminded of remark of a
distinguished wing of this county, made
during the last legislative canvass, to a no
less distinguished member of the other
party-and which reflected our sentiments
exactly-namely, "that the leaders of the
so called democratic party were the most
corrupt set of scoundrcls unhung." This
pamphlet sustains, as conclusively almost
as can be, this allegation. We hope that
this book may be the means of opening
the eyes of many who have heretofore re-
garded these men as embodying all that
was commendable.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18

PuRcHsE OF THE ISLAND OF CuB4.-A
great meeting has been held in st. Clair
county, Illinois, at which the following res
olution, offered by the hon. John Reynolds.
late governor of the state, and for many
years distinguished member OF Congress,
was unanimously adopted:
"ReSolued, That the chair appoint FIVE
persons to make report to an adjourned
session of this meeting, on the propriety OF
passing an act Of Congress to authorize the
president to purchase The Island of Cuba
with the consen, Of the white population
thereof"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18

MEMPHIS CONVENTION a meeting
in ST. Louis, last Saturday evening, the
following persons were appointed delegates
TO the Memphis Convention, viz: James H.
Lucas, Bryan Mullanphy, A. B. Chambers,
Il. B. Hudson, T. Andrews, II. Lane, l.. V.
Bogy, B. Pratte, L. Bredel, r. Wash, w.
c. Carr, G. Collier. l.. M. Kenneth, James
Glasgow, d. d. Mitchell. B. A. Soulard, M.
Thomas, and several others.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-18

MA1NE.-The Portland Argus has returns
of votes for Governor, showing that Hugh
J. Anderson is reelected Governor by a
meagre majority. His vote will be full five
thousand short of the wing vote of last
wear. The legislature will, Of course, be
Iocofoco in both branches. Here is the re-
capituation of the Gubernatoral vote:-
Anderson 3o,6O5; Morse 24,327; scatter
ing, 5,lG9.