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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-13
FROM THE STANTON SPECTATOR.
COW MEETING.

At a meeting Of portion of the people of
Augusta County, held al the Court House, on
Monday the 9th ult., for the purpose of
appointing delegates 10 attend the Convention
OF Constitutional Retormcrs. TO meet in Staun-
ton, on the 18th Of next month. august y
On motion of Col. ID. w. PATrEsoN, WILLIAM
KINNEY, Esq, was called to the Chair, and
VINCENT f. GEiGER, appointed Secretary.
After few remarks explanatory of the OBJ
lect of the meeting, Col PArTEsoN offered the
following resolutions, which were read and
UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
lst Resolued, THAT the friends of Consti-
tutonal Reform in Augusta County, will
cheeriully meet and cooperate with such del
egates as may be deputed TO the Convention
proposed TO be held in Staunton, on the l7th
of next month, (August)
2nd. Resolced,-That be
and they are hereby appointed committee TO
make all neediu and appropriate preparations
for the reception and accommodation OF said
Convention.
The blank in this resolution was filed by the
Chair, with the names Of the following gentle
men:
David w. Patteson. John b. Breckenridge,
Levi l.. Stevenson, VIM. Kyle, and VIM. II.
Haman.
3d. Resohed,-That the Chairman. appoint
seventy five delegates TO attend said Conven-
ton, who are hereby urged to use their best ei-
forts to further the object Of the same.
In compliance with the above resolution,
and upon the suggestion of various members
of the meeting the Chairman appointed the
following delegates -
Hon. Lucas p. Thompson. Tomas J. Mich
lie, ID. W. Patteson, John Churchman, VIII
4 II
Chapman Johnson, jr., Hugh w. Shelley,
Jacob kieser, Chesley Kinney, SEN, Col 5.
Harnsberger, Robert w. Stevenson, Col. A.
II. Owens, VIM H. Hartman, Chesley Kin
ney, jr., John Newton, DIR. John Hanger, p.
A. Heiskill, James NJ. Dunn, Col. + McCue,
Col. George Baylor, DIR. John A. Davidson,
Imboden, Mai. Jas. Walker, r. p. Kinney,
James Bumgardner, Reuben ID. Hill, Samuel
NJ. Woodward, Col. G.. G. Robertson, VIM.
O. Harris, James Turk, Thos. c. Burke, B.
f. Reid, DIR, VIM. r.. Blair, George w. Al
len, s. S. Abuey, James Points, David Rusm-
sci, James Hunter, SEN, Jacob'k. Stribling,
Geo. Shuey, Ballard Smith, John B. Taylor,
II. M. Darnall, Tucker A Fanow, Capt John
b. Watts, William GikiSon, Erasmus Strib-
ling, VIM. ]. ID. Bell, Wm, Whitmore, David
Kerr. Washington Swope, n. X. Trout, Ad-
am NJ. Hawpe, James Nj. Llley, James Der
~. Alex. st. G. Turk, Joseph n. Woodward
VIM. c. Blakemore, Jacob Coyner, John b.
Breckenridge, Robert G. Bckel VIM. Kyle,
L. l.. Stevenson, Col. S ID. Coyner, Joshua
Evans, Thomas NJ Donaho, John Merritt,
Samuel ID. Crawford, Maj. James Crawford,
B. F. Points, Geo. w. Poage, Henry Robertson.
On motion of THos. J. Niche, Esq, the
Chairman and Secretary Of the meeting were
added to the list of Delegates.
On motion of VIM III. HARMAE. ESQ.,, it
was resolved that the proceedings of this meet
ing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary
and be published in the Stanton Spectator
and Augusta Democrat.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
VIM. KINNEY, Chairman.
Y. l.. GEIGER, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-13

she apprised the family Of her fixed and set
lied determination TO return that duy to her
master; whereupon money was freely offered
10 her, the prospect Of sale by her master, il
she now returned, held out, and every argu-
men, and induccment redoubled to prevail up
on her 10 remain. But she was inexorable-
Her master and mistress were TO leave the
Springs the next day, and she determined to
return TO them before they departed. The
Aboltionists exercised no violence in OBTAINING
her, but refused 10 afford her any facilities for
her return. She accordingly took up her bag
gage, and. without guide TO direct her steps
through the endless hills and mountains Of
Bedford, she reached here last night about IL
O'Clock, faint and exhausted from fatigue
She Immediately rushed up TO the room OF her
master and mistress, and begged that the indis-
cretion which she had committed IN leaving
them might be overlooked. She was kindly
received, and her master wasso highly pleased
with her resolute resistance of the wlles of the
abolitionsts. that he rendered 10 her, II she had
any wish to leave his family. her freedom and
money to DELAY her expenses TO any part Of
the State of Pennsylvania where she might
wish to reside But she promptly declined
the offer, and declared that no consideration
should ever tear her from family from which
she had received uniform kindness, and TO
which she looked up without fear for protec-
ton and comfort, in all the adverse circum-
stances of lie.
You may well imagine that this little incl
dent created quite a sensation at the Springs
ITe had here this morning about 240 visitors
A large number left to-day; and others have
since arrived
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PROCESSION AT lEDGESVILLE.

ne had not the pleasure of being present al
the "Odd Fellows" Procession, at Hedges
VILE, on Saturday last. but we learn that eve
~ thing passed oil very pleasantly. The turn
out of the Order was quite numerous Capt.
NrBuurrs was also present with his Compa-
ny of Independent Blues, and made quite a
handsome display; the oacourseofpeoplep pres
ent was quite large. U'e hear the enter
tainment prepared BY Mr., HENpEHsoS, OF
SUMMIT EIorEL," highly commended.
The Grafton was delivered by Nj. ToPHAsf
Evans, Esq, a talented young lawyer from
Cumberland, which We hear highly compli-
.mcnted on all SIDES As an able effort. He had
the pleasure of knowing Mr. f., when we
Were both residents of Baltimore, and we know
him To be- a young coleman Of fine talents, and
hayo no doubt the praise bestowed upon his
Address a, lIcdgcsyillc, is justly m.rited.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-13
V. L. GErGER, Sec'ry.

Mineral SPRING AT MiDDLEBuRG, Va
We learn from Middleburg, Loudoun county
Va, that Spring of Water, possessing med
zeal qualities of the highest character, has
been discovered near that village. The spring
is on the land Of Professor WIN. GlBsoN, OF
Philadelphia, and is situated about half a
mile from Middleburg. 1t is the testimony OF
many who have used the water, that il can
not be surpassed this side Of Bedford. II pres
eni anticipations are realized, this fountain viii
be valuable one, indeed. The delightful re-
glon of country around Mlddleburg is already
wcll known, and it mus, he place Of resort
for numbers. Ger. Gas
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STATE ELECTIONS.

We are not able 70 do more this week. than
announce that as far as returns have boon re-
ceived. they show that the Wings will carry
North Carolina. Kentucky, aud probably ndl-
ana. The vote BOUNDED on reports from the
latter STATE, show large increase Of the Wing
vo,c IN tho GubcnatoriaI poll over iSi3, and
thr gain Of elcrea and the loss Of one Uhia
member Of the Legislature. Fa,he, RIrcWi
would say Of these signs, were they Democrat
&c, "the skies are brightcntng" say we nov
tkat they are ~ hjg,
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THE HARMONIOUS.

These popular and successful Vocaliss have
been entertaining our citizens for few eve
nings pas, with their agreeable and soul stirring
music. Their voices are in admirable combi-
nation and harmony, and their singing is I'M
surpassed and never fails to ch7rm the lovers
Of good music, They will entertain the citi-
zens of our town again this evening with
another Concert, and we hope they may have
the pleasure Of seeirg a full house
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-13

Oh The gloR. IirSRv 'LpISsEs will please ae'
e-ttour thanks for th. Report q the 'con~is'oner
of Patents" ard other valuable Documents sent 10 US
durioa the session. Hou WM. 5 ARcmEs Of the
Senate will also scc., osr thanks for I'll. Report
efthe Secretary = the Treasury the state OF the
Finances aud other documcrtS, Hon. JoHs 5
FENDtEToS viii aiso sectp, nur thanks for reTi'
scd sory fIhe ilgp Avrsrw sIEEAsI's Speech
en- lhs 'flrsTsr.IoS htl"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-13

The "News," published at Fairfax Court
house, IVA, states that there are large nun
Der of persons from the Northern States, now
in tina, county, looking for locations TO sui
them. Four farms, Of 200 acres each, hal
been sold to them.
The State Convention OF Iowa adopted )
constitution after having been in session lou'
teen days.
During the prevalence Of the storm nv
electric fluid with which the clouds were chaI
ged, took complete possession OF the magneIS
telegraph lines, rendering them entirely VI
manageable in the hands of the operators
The scene is described as being iearlully SUI
lime By those who were in the office AZ w
time. The lightning could DO seen con'lnv%
" PLAYING around the instruments, and alVG
time bali of fire, apparently several lncna
circumference. came 10 on the Nashins@.
wires and exploded with q loud report w,
Of the operators had a narrow escape % rrb
time, as he just had his hand raised % 'J R,a
the instrument when the iluld came H.
liner, .7ng. ,.
LOUIS PHILrprE is the owner oi'w DIV
Of buildings in New York.
SIN r. PrrL--It ia said that SIR KOBE
PEEL is about TO pay visit to this country
TrRHry,c Gusr.-One Of the heaviest y,
mos, awful thunder and hail storms we e,J
had nassed over our city, between Two ~
three O'Clock this afternoon. II appears =" Ind
the sudden changes Of the wind that lne : p|
passed and repassed several times, 50 %
spend The whole Of its terrific fury upon ~ -
The lighting and thunder was vivld an !,
FIJI, and repeated in such quick successlST~ wi5|
20 indicate that,he elements were chafs'N "
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THIRD AND LiST NOTICE FOR

hccordin. to promise, VIC again give timely no
tee % I'll those whose subscriptions commenced 90
the first Of the rHritsi Nsums Of the GAZETTE
that mlcs. payment &c niGT before the i,' OF
srpiembes 6 . viii invariably bc charged. Oar
terms arc Published weekly which ore, 81 in al
sancs ; -2.Ja within six months; aud S } after the
es ajraiiau of Xix months.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-13

Carr. NAYS OWN DESCRIPTIONS OF his
CHARGE.-Having had the pleasure OF long
conversation with Capt-MAr, we finally ask
cd him to give US description OF his charge.
that we might get at the exact particulars
The gallant Captain, twisted about his long
beard, evidently somewhat confused, and after
considerable hesitation said
why you see the fact is, any Of the boys.
would have given their lives to have had the
chance to have charged the batteries, only !
was the lucky one in getting the order
After the old man gave The order. | rode
down the road, my men following Of course,
where we met RinsELr, he blazed away, and
Jet me pass, and we just rode over tho guns.
and that is all about IN o. TrPie.
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III A Rims BURG, VA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1916.

Ewbiishrd every THURSDAY MORNING
Of SI,UJ if advance, $3.50 within sil
month";, as,d $3.50 after sin months.
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A LOTTERY is just commenced at GUl0NS,
II (under Gadsby's new hotel,) Of fancy goods Of
the most magnificent and richest description ever
offered in the city Of Washington, consisting Of
splendid work boxes, pure gold furnishing dressing
cases; papier mache portfolios and papatarie; rose
wood do; superb mother pearl kid fans; feather do
large size music boxes velvet souvenir; gold-mount
ed canes; gold pencils; MIRROR toilette, with
many other beautiful articles, too numerous to Do
described.
Ladies and gentlemen requested to call and
examine the superiority Of the articles and subscribe
to the scheme 1t is the intention Of the proprietor
to have the lottery closed as soon possible.
Feb. lg-3taw2w
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TEXAS.

10Th instant, by the Alabama, Captain Windle.
The only important item Of news they contain is,
that the revenue laws Of the United States went
into opoaiion Al GaHesson The lTth Instant thoss
Of Texas ceasing the day previous. The next az.
rival will probably bring some interesting news the
Legislature meeting at Asstin on the ITth inst.
We understand, says the Galveston GsIette Of
the 18th, that the United States commissioner Gov
Butler and Major Lewis, were to hold grand
council with the different tribes Of Indians in Texas
at the Cumanehe Peak on the lltf Of thi. month
and following days. Major Neighbors, with the
chief of the Lpans and Tonkeways, starts from
Austin for that place in three four days, to at
tend the council.
A weekly newspaper Is TO be started at San An.
tonia by gentleman OF Alabama, to be called the
San Antonia Mercury and another at San Antonia
de Bexar, to be styled the Bexar Tmes.-.E o. If
Ersonian FEB. o.
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BIZ B. Romans, .Auct,oneer.

DRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION
ID On Monday, March Is, at 4 O'Clock, p. m,
will be sold at auction, three-story brick dwelling
house, situated on street, in square $685. near the
United States Arsenal The lot is 25 feet front by $50
feet deep, and it is choice collection of grated
fruit The out-buildings are substantial, and Of
brick. The situation offers many inducements for
grocery or dry goods store, or for confectionery
and restaurant. The premises may be examined at
any time; title ndsputable.
Terms at sale, which will take place at the sub
scribers store, between 10th and llth streets.
B. HOMANS
March 4--eots Auctioneer
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The PRESIDENT. Lst him proceed.

MIR. MAXIMUM. l Withdraw my objection.
MI HANNEGAN. Let me say one thing 70
the senator from North CAROLINE over The way, MT.
MAsGUNI. that il have uttered one syllable dlsfe-
spectfu 10 the senator il has not been my nention
II he appreheDded that was in danger Of saying
anything disrespeetful, thank him for his kind
hint shall not forget the place where am, and
the respect which lowe myself ] reply In the same
spirit in which the senator spoke have no personal
motives am speaking principles, and using, as he
did plain language We were told that this question
was agilated in the country for the purpose OF put,
ting small men into large offices, have seen small
men in large Offices before to-day. Small men IN
large Offices" "The country agltated TO put small
men in large Offices" Those who live m glass
houses should not throw stones. The proyero 10
some what stale, but It is salutaTy ONE and even
some great men may occasionally be reminded OF II
70 their profit. Let me tell the Senator from North
Carolina, that for my own part ! would much
80 sneT be found a small man seeking high place,
than the subservient plant, supple tool-the cring-
ing hatterer, the iawning sycophant, who erouehes
before power, and hurnes from its back stairs 10
bring before the Senate its becks, and mods, and
wTeathed smiles. The last steamer from Europe, II
is said puts this question in such position that for
Oregon we can get free trade. Free trade love
dearly; but never will it be bought by me by
the territory Of my country! He who would enter
tain such an idea Is traitor TO his country
| speak for myself and my own section Of the
and harbors on the Paeihel Never, sir never
Whence this movement for free-trade on the part Of
England Does not every one know that she has
been driven into this by the outcres Of star
wing millions that she has been forced into this
policy by the landowners, 10 their lives from
the knife of the midnight assassin and their palaces
from the torch Of the Prowing ineendisry' But the
West is TO be provided fort is TO have new and
most profitable market Some Of Us know that from
the Baltic Eosland would get her wheat log before
We could send q ton into her market. advert "a
this simply because do not know that shall hay,
another opportunity to do so. I have only to add
that far the whole tone, spirit, and meaning o.
the remarks Of the senator from North Carolina are
concerned, If they speak the language Of James X
Polk, James X. Polk has spoken words Of false
hood, and with the tongue ola serpent
Mr.. EVANS then moved that the Senate ad
ioum.
The motion was put, carried, and the Senate &C
cordngly adjourned.
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IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND.-BritishN Ma

IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND.-British Ma
i val Biography, VOL; British Military BiOgra-
ply, VOL; Memoirs Of Admiral Sir Sydney Smith,
2 vols; Memoirs Of 1t. General Sir Thomas Pic
ton, 2 vols; Memoirs of Admiral Earl Howe,
VOL Glennie's Military Memoirs, VOL; Magraths
Historical Sketch Of the Art Of War, vol. South
ey's Naval History Of England, ] vol; Col ST.
borne's History of the Waterloo Campaign. / VOL;
Ii. Col Simcoe's History OF the Campaigns Of the
American Revolution, l vol; Ekin's Naval Battles;
and many other works Of Naval and Military Biog.
aphy and History, Naval and Military Science and
Service, &c. For sale by
March 5 r. TAYLOR.
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SITUATIoN WANTED by young man, who
- speaks the French, Italian, Spanish and Eng
lish languages, and can come with the best estimo.
malls as to industry, sobriety, and honesty. He's
willing to accept any situation in which he can
make himself useful to his employers as valet Or
house-servant.
A line addressed s. L., and left at this Office, will
be attended to. Feb 26--a
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGES. I"

THE addresses and messages Of the Presidents
i Of the United States, inaugural, annual, and
special, from 1853 to 1886, with memoir Of each
Of the Presidents, and history Of their adminstra-
tons. Also, the constitution Of the United States
and selection Of important documents, and stAsu-
cal information, complied from Official sources; by
Edwin Williams, in two volumes. The hrSt volume
Just received, and for sale by
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
Next corner a street and Penn. avenue
Fab
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DUBLIC LANDS.--Documents Legislative and
i executive, of the Congress of the United States,
in relation to the public lands, from the first to the
23d Congress--or from 1889 to June 5th, ls34-sc
lected and edited under the authority of the Senate
of the United States, by Walter Lowrie, esq, then
secretary Of the Senate; in volumes, folio, half
Russia binding; very scarce and valuable. For sale
by %, GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
...t Near corner of Al street.
March A. ...... d.. .,
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P.o. DEPARTMENT, COsrn,cr orrror,

r q, DEPARTMENT, CONTRACT OrTIoE,
January %, 1886.
bidders for mail-service in the State Of Mrs.
ID sour are informed that bids for daily transport
alton on routes No. 400, 4702, and AIS, on the
south side Of the Missouri river and also for routes
No. 470l, 47ll and 4739, on the north side Of me
river, will be considered. The intention Of the de-
partmentis 70 establish, If at all, daily mail on
but one side Of the river.
SR. HOBBIE,
First ASS, p. M. General.
Jan 304-eFrilIw 20
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NEW HoRTIcgLTURAL AND AGRIcyL.

NEW HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICUL-
TURAL WAREHOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.
THE subscriber has opened, in connexion with
Il his nursery business, an extensive warehouse,
where he offers, Wholesale and retail, garden seeds
field and grass seeds, horticultural and farming i'm.
plements of the best description MATERIAL and work
manship-all warranted to be what they are repre-
scnted. ... fl.
Orders promptly attended to. Catalogues mailed
to prepaid applicants.
r. BUST,
81 Chestnut st., and I40 South 18th st.
Feb 9I-6tr 4t-. - e.. s... . .ss-.-.a...-.-.t
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nj RS. GRUB respectfully informs her friends
lkl and the public that she can accommodate a
few boarders on reasonable terms. Her house Is
on D. street, between 9th and 10th, Parker's row,
No 3, near Pennsylvania avenue.
March a. .aa.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES.
THuRspAY March s ls46

No. 49, The Alexandria Canal Company, plain
tiff in error, VS.. +. Swami. The argument Of this
cause was continued by Messrs Swami and Jones
for the defendant in error.
Adjourned ill tomorrow III o'clock a. m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The SPEAKER said that the business first in
order would be the call OF the committees for re-
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The following petitions and memorials were pre-
scented under the rule, and referred to the sppropri
ate committees
By Mr.. z. B. HOLMES: The petition Of Elijah Rose Of
Penhsd New York asking pay FOR unrequed services In
the last referred 10 the Committee Of Claims
BY Mr. sTARKwEATHER; The petition OF rs citizens
Of Wsyse county, Ohio praying for national railroad
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SpEPrsDEST TREASURY.

Mr.. DRoMGoOLE, from the Committee OF
Ways and Means, reported sundry amendment,
proposed 70 be offered TO he bill To provide for the
better organization OF the treasury, and for the col
lection, sAfekeeping, transfer, and disbursement OF
the Publs 1kssre, which amendYeats were com
mitted TO tas Cemmitee Of The Whole House OF
the state Of the Union.
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PRIVATE.

Mr.. NORRIS, from the Committee Of Way,
and Means, made report upon the case OF Rich
ard Hargrove Ice, accompanied by bill for hi
relief which bill was, read twice and committed.
On motion OF Mr.. SEABoRN JONES, ordereC
that the Committee Of Ways and Means be dis
charged from the consideration Of the petition o
William Hogan, administrator Of Michael Hogan
deceased, and that It be referred to the COMMITTEES
Of Claims.
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Mr.. YELL, from DE Committee on Indian AZ
fairs to which wss referred the bill from the Senate
entitled "An ACT for Tie relief Of the legal represen
tatVss Of George Dsssl, a Cherdkes Indian" re-
ported the same without amendment Ordered that
said bill be committed.