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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
PASSAGE OF M'KAY'S TARIFF
EIII.

We have to announce to our readers this
week that Mr.. MoKAY's Tariff Bill has pass
ed the House of Representatives by vote OF
Ayes, ia; Nays, 95. Thus have the Free
Traders triumphed-the gassy ebuuitior,s OF
Messrs. BRISgERro II, Nc DowELL and RArH
BUN to the contrary notwithstanding. Some
Of the Northern Locos became very FESTIVE,
and through the mouth pieces mentioned above,
beloved forth "bood and thunder" against
the Administration--the "Oficial Organ
and one would have thought. Judging by sound
alone, none SO firm as they. But Of course
they were whipped in and made to stand up
''to the rack" Now the deceived-the cheat
ed and gulled people who listened to Mr.. b.
cHAEAN, when he said "PoLK was better
Tariff man than Mr.. CLAY" can judge for
themselves. The National Inteigencer''
thus comments on this act Of Loco Focoism
The bill for the reduction Of the Duties on
the importation of Foreign Goods and Manu-
features has passed the House Of Representatives.
The majority on the final passage of the bill
was nineteen votes exhibiting a combined eff.
against the undoubted wishes OF the People,
and, as we suppose, against their actual in
structions to portion at least of those Repre-
sen,atives who composed the majority on the
final vote, such as has rarely been witnessed
even in the popular branch OF Congress.
Tea and Coffee, the objects without which
no advantage to the revenue can nationally oe
expected from the passage of this bill, were
struck out of ii by reclamation; but, to secure
the votes of the Democracy Of the Empire
State, indispensable TO the passage of the bill
a duty OF t,centy per cent. upon the rdtte has
been laid upon the article of SALT, the most
indispensable of all the necessares OF life with
out the daily use of which the poorest man IN
the country would be unable 10 keep body and
soul together. An examination of the proceed
ings of yesterday, and of the Yeas and Nays
on the several questions, will show that this
duty probably would not have passed the
House, could the bill for stripping American
Manufactures OF their present protection have
been passed without it. So that the majority
NAV almost literally be said to have been pro-
cured. as children in the nursery are told that
birds are caught, by sprinkling salt upon then
tails. There are other things also in the pro-
ceedings which our readers will find well wor-
thy of their attention.
The bill, having passed the House Of Rep
resentativcs, has now TO undergo consideration
in the Senate. What its reception there will
be, we have no means OF judging. Whatever
its ultimate fate may be, the ninety FIVE Rep
resentatives of the People who have maniully
bauled against it in the House OF Representa-
tives are entitled to the thanks of the friends Of
Home Industry all over the United States, as
well of those who I'LL the soil as of those who
prepare its products for market
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

win have capital make-shiii ia this panacea
for all conscientious diseases, which the great
doctor OF theories has discovered--this regula-
tor Of commerce among the States
shall not say this olive branch is held ou'
TO Western interests. to favor Mr.. CALHouN's
views for the Presidency, because consider
every statesman is entitled to have his mea-
surcs regarded as being Influenced BY the pu-
rest and most patriotic motives, and doubtless
those Of Mr.. CALHOUN are as free from the con-
tagion Of self-interest as those of most public
men.
1t will not, then, be considered improper. in
this connection. to speak of his aspirations to
the chief magisuacy. Mr.. CALHOUN will new
er consent to go into a National Convention OF
his party again. He has denounced their ma
chinery in public and his private views are
known to all who have access TO the leading
political circles. He intends to set up as an
independent candidate, and hopes 10 start with
the support OF FLORIDA, South Carolina, Ala
bama, Mississippi and Texas in theSouth, and
Virginia, if she can be drawn from her sub
mission to party dictation. This is his imagi-
ned capital---then he relies on his general con-
sentative course to enlist support elsewhere
1t is anticipated as matter of course, that the
Wings on the other wing, or more properly,
the main body Of the Democratic party, will
make their regular nominations.
BY this means it is hoped, IL Mr.. CALHOUN
cannot secure majority Of the stlt s,the cleo
ton will be carried TO the House of Represen-
tatives, and his name submitted as one Of the
three highest candidates In such an event,
there is interpretation OF coalition being form
ed TO elect Wing President, and as the Wings
will hold the balance of power, ii is hoped,
with more confidence than can discover rea-
son to justify, they will unite upon Mr.. CAL
HoUN in preference TO a more ultra partisan.
This is the general idea of the plan OF the
Presidential campaign, as laid out by MIR. CAL
HouN's friends. do not design to connsct
him personally with the movements but he
can hardly be ignorant Of the purposes OF those
in whom he most coniides.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

The BcRiAL oFMR. PENN, late editor OF the
st. Louis Reporter called ogether,t to render the
last sad duties of humanity TO neghbor and
friend, large collection Of the inhabitants Of
that city. which included many who mad long
been warm political opponents Of the talented
and amiable citizen whom death had called
from amongst them The editor ofthe Evening
Gazette, in describing the scene at the grave,
introduces the following affecting incident. in
which the absorbing affection ofchlldhood was
beautifully exempiiied:
"Aiier prayer the crowd gathered around
the grave to commit the corpse to It's last nome.
Slowly and solemnly was II lowered 10 Its mar
row house. Among the sincerest mourners
was unaffected childhood--prsssing through
the crowd to the very brink OF the grave came
a little dauehter-and Just as the cover OF the
box was about to hide forever the sable coffin
from the world, she dropped upon the dark
house which contained the precious relics OF q
beloved father, a cluster OF flowers! as II bent
on performing the very last act Of kindness
and respect within human reach. TINS was
scene most tenderly affecting Enough e
break up the deep fountains OF the most trglt
nature. Many heart heaved sigh, and thu
eyes around gathered moisture, at so unntisct
sd, 20 touching dictate OK fila. love"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

=, =, 49,,
Gen; GAISEs.--We learn from the Wash.
ing'on Union that court OF inquiry, to con,
SYST OF Bv't Brig. Gen. II. BRADY, Bv't Brig.
Gen. =. Nj. BRooKE, and Col. J. CRANE,
members, and Bv't Capt J. +. LEE, recorder,
has been ordered by the President to convene
at Fort Monroe, on the 18th OF July, to inyes-
tigate the conduct Of By't MAJ Gen. GAMES.
LIST. In calling upon the Governors Of sever
al OF the States for volunteers or militia to be
mustered INTO the service Of the U. 3, between
the LIST and 10th OF May, 1916; and to exam.
me also INTO the authority and circumstances
under which the said calls were made.
"a. In calling upon the Governors Of sever.
al oil the states, between the 10th and 10Th o.
June, 1910, for volunteers or militia to be mus
tered INTO the service OF the Y. >. and also
appointing or authorizing certain individuals
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.

We return our grateful acknowledges
to our friends Of the Martinsburg Gazette, aaa
others, for the very kind and generous feeling
manifested towards us, although expressed D
terms much beyond our humble deserts. We
can assure the Gazette that, IN the extent o.
our ability. we shall cooperate with II and
the other enlightened members OF the Wing
press OF Virginia, in unceasing efforts for me
prosperity and elevation ofthe Commonwealth
While we may differ from some whose opln..
ions we respect as to the source and remedy oil
our present evils, we shall, when the prop
er period comes, open our columns to Tree
and fair discussion of all the points AT issue up
on important subjects Of State policy. Inc
"GaZette," remarks: at is time ViIglnians
We're awakening from their slumbers, and
'girding up their lons' for the work. 1t $
time the trump was sounded in their ears, and
the solemn question asked them, why stand
We here all the day idle?' 1t is time they saw
the tide Of improvement rapidly rolling away
from them, and We're preparing their boats 10
launch upon its bosom before tits forever TOO
late. 1t is time they were looking the condl-
ton OF things fully in the face, and were-detef.
mining ike men, who knew the part assigned
them IN life, and 'to act well that part j IS
time they were discarding that unworthy iea
constantly thrust into their teeth by those who
clutch power and who love to rule and dc.
tate. 'to let well enough alone 1t time thsl
they sought to impress upon the age in whica
they hive something Of their oaca work and %.
ton, and while they reverence the forms,
greatness Of their Mother State, and boast .
the renown and fame of their illustrious ialn'
ers, not now to suffer that greatness to crun
bic into hothngness and that renown and iams
to rise up in judgment and rebuke against Wv
degeneracy and sluggishness other sons. :
Richmond Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
RETROCESSI0N OF ALEXiN-
URiA

We announce with great joy TO our readers,
that the Senate Of the United States, by vote
of more than two-thirds, have passed the bill
retroceding Alexandra back to Virginia.
There is the place for her-and we now
hope that she may be cherished by the State,
and that prosperity may attend her in every
respect. The President will doubtless give
his assent to the bill at once. Welcome-wel-
come--welcome back good oldcity. We shall
publish the bill at another time.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
TIE WING PARTY.

Adversely tries parties as well as individuals,
and we can Judge OF them correctly when test
ed by this standard. We desire the people OF
the country TO apply this touch stone to the
Uhig partv-and TO see If they do not merit
respect and confidence, for their devotion TO
principle, their patriotism, and their constant
efforts in behalf of the peace, happiness, and
prosperity of the nation. Ever since the result
of the last Presidential election, the Wings
have been placed in situation, in which their
true ends and aims could not fail to be shown
openly and traced accurately. Have they been
found wanting in any emergency Have
they been .faciious in their opposition to those
IN power2 Have they ever sacrificed the IN
terests of their country for political consldera-
tons Have they ever faltered IN their sup
port al good measures Have they abandon
ed anv o. their own views Tor the sake OF mere
popularity ? An impartial and unpreludlced
enquirer must answer all these questions IN the
negative.
As they hare acted, then, so they ,ciu con-
tiatse to act: trusting that the force of truth
and reason will vet vndicate their course and
make their cause triumphant Without the
means of winning favor by the appliances
which POWER has at its command, and always
uses so freely for its purposes, they can rely
only upon the intelligence and patriotism OF
the people.
We believe the af1ectenate devotion which
the Wines have ever felt 10 their cause and
their party, has been rather increased than d.
minished BY the ordeal through which they
have passed. 1t has shown them clearly the
truth of the principles they have adopted, and
the correctness oithe positions they have mann
tanned. 1t has given their public men strong
or holds upon their gratitude. 1t has encour-
aged them to hope and to persevere. And il
has kept alive the spark of the old fire, which
win yet be kindled up and blaze with its an
cient brightness when the proper times come
for its display ---,4ler. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
"a viii nave serious elfect, bud V hat .hat IS,

Us will have serious effect, but what that is,
resnailIs yet 70 be seen
II cannot be known so well as il ought TO be,
that there are such abundant opportunities for
profitable and cheap investment this side 0!
the Mississippi, or in all Likelihood there
would be better exhibit Of increase IN fixed
population than we have made. And il would
be well thai means were adopted to spread
The knowledge that would IN an probability
5e very acceptable TO many who are deter
mined % make the yet sparsely populated
West their home.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
HEDeEsvnLE, July 9TH, 1915.
To The Editors of The Gazette

-
Gentlemen-Win you please give the fol
lowing place in your paper -
The recent Anniversary of our National In
dependence was celebrated in the village Of
Hedgesvllle. Notwithstanding the inclemency
Of the weather, several of the citizens from the
country Were present with their families.
At2 p. NJ, services took place in Mount
Zion Church, and an Address was delivered
BY the Rev. J. CHISHOLM. After these exer-
cises, the inhabitants We're invited to assemble
al the house of Capt. b. T. HEDGES, where
the industry and taste of the Ladies of Hedges
vile and its vicinity had spread an abundant
table of refreshments and delicaces. Amid
the reading OF the Declaration oflndependence
and the singing of appropriate National Melo-
dies, the remainder Of the evening passed most
pleasantly, and the approach Of night brought
a natural termination 10 the sober mirth and
innocent festivities Of the occasion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
Va a ssTHNs EsUisG, VA,
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1916.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING
Mt $500 In advance, $3.50 within six
months, and $500 after six months.
~ >NN~NNNNNNNN 49, ~
etIt rs requested, and is very necessary, that
all Commanie atoms intended for publication, should
be written only upon side Of the sheet Of paper.
Correspondents will please bear this in mind, as
hereafter all communications, &c, that are written
on both sides Of the sheet, will net be attended to.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

Several acts are related Of occasional lnsur
ordination among the volunteers attached .
Gen. TAYLoR's Army. tits difficult FOL 'ires
and independent citizens" 10 reconcile them
selves to the rigorous discipline OF the camp,
and TO be ordered hther and thither by men
whom they have always met in society as lAei
equals, and who never before presumed to az,
dress them in a dictatorial manner. Coula
thisobstacle to the efficiency ofyolunteer troops
be removed, and their ranks be headed BY men
of military skill, we doubt whether any na'iDa
in the world could confront successfully uD'
American arms---.7ler. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
WHO CAN BEAT" THIS?

We return our thanks to Mrs. B. T. Tow
NER of Shepherdstown, for large and elegant
BEET Of this seasons growth, Qrom her gar
den) measuring 49, inches in circumference
We learn that she has ''mary more Of The same
kind lef"-and we ask, who can beat this ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
NEW ARRANGEMENTS.

BY an order of the Post Master General,
the name of the Post Office at the Hedgesville
Depot, has been changed from that of Hedges
vile, TO '.No'th .Mo,ali0in;;" and an Office
established at Hedgesyille to be known as the
Hedgesville Post Ofice-Mr.M UssErTER, p NJ
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

09Our friends of the Richmond Times"
have devoted column of their paper to us,
upon our views respecting Constitutional Re-
form. We have word of reply, which want
Of room prevents US from making this week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09
MIR. CALHOUN

In preference to speculations ofour own, we
give place to the following interesting letter
from "lndependent"--the correspondent of
the Philadelphia North American-with regard
10 the position and prospects Of the leading
statesman Of South Carolina :"
WASHINGTON, June %, 1876.
Mr. CALHoUN's great Report on the Memo
rial from the Memphis Convention, is at last
concluded. Ii was read in the Special Com
mittee this morning, and will probably be pre-
scented to the Senate TO morrow. He advocates
the substantial doctrine of Internal Improve
ments, under the garb Of regulating commerce
among the States, and finds conscience enough
10 advocate the cooperation of the Govern
ment in building road from Charleston to
Memphis, and thence to the Columbia river,
if necessary. ! congratulate the country and
the cause Of internal Improvements upon
the return Of Mr.. CALHOUN 10 some of the
good old fashioned doctrines which he supper
ted so zealously thirty years ago, and although
he stoutly insists that he has never changed
during this long period, we may forgive the
ntisappqehensior for the sake of his able sup
port. The day is not far off when he will be
found vindicating the policy Of protection to
home industry, with the same power, some
what strengthened by experience, that he did
in 1916, when he was one of its most promi-
nent advocates. shall rejoice to see that Pc
Rod arrive, because it will bring with it an era
Of good feeling between the North and South,
lend to remove prejudices that have unjustly
been encouraged, and to cement the bond OF
union more firmly.
How Mr.. CALHouN's friends, in and out OF
Congress viii take this movement, IS yet a
mystery. 1t cannot be very offensive to those
gentlemen who. from principle O. vote against
any appropriation for Charleston Harbor, and
Yea who abuse others for defeating ID. They
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

Go-We commend the speech of Mr.. Pol
LOCK Of Pa, to the attention of the reader
We hope our Democratic friends viii not fail
to read it, as it is leading chapter in that ''stu
penduous fraud" that defeated the election of
Henry CLAY to the Presidency in lS44.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

03-We learn that there was a very heavy
storm in Jefferson, on Sunday night, accom-
panied with Hail-we have not learned the
particulars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

SANTA ANA.-Among the latest reports. as
we learn from the Baltimore American, is one
TO the effect that if SANTA ANA, who is now
at Havana, should be recalled to the Presiden-
cy oe Mexico, he will carry out an anange-
ment which is alleged TO have been made,
through one of his agents. with the Govern
is said, embraces-first, peace with this coun-
try on the part of Mexico; second, the ac
Acknowledgement of the Rio Grande as the
Southern boundary of the United States; and
third, the acquisition of California by purchase.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

A New REpuBLIc.-A report from Wash
ngton is noticed in the Philadelphia North
American that some of the Mexican States OF
Provinces on the Rio Grande are contempla.
ting the formation Of distinct Republic, ''on
the Anglo-Amercan basis of free liberation in
religion, supremacy of the civil law, universal
education, and the uniform administration of
justice A proposition has been made at WASH
ington in behalf of number ofthe leading IN
habirants Of the States of Taumaulpas, Chin
uahua and Zacetacas, entreaung a cessation Of
hostilities on our part, on the ground that be-
ing equally aggrieyed by the Supreme Gov
eminent Of Mexico, we should be the friends
and allies rather than the devastators of the
country north ofthe Tropic. All the educated
classes, (ineluding many Of the priesis,) are
in favor OF coming under the government OF
the United States as provisional territory"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-07-09

0y-Hon HENRY BEDIHGER has our thanks
for valuable Public Document
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-07-16
FtsshIOssMbEe .NSIISnerv

MISS il DOWD would take this method to
IVI inform her friends that she has Just re-
turned from New York with beautiful and
extensive assortment Of straw and silk HATS,
viz. China Pearl. Adelaide, Victoria, &C., SC.
Also Zephyr, gauze and glasade Ribbons gauze
and lace Wells: Muslin, cambria. and lace In
settings and Elgings; French worked Collars
kid, silk, and Lysle thread Gloves and Mitts,
Fancy Combs, Steel Beads, Zephyr worsied
perforated paper. and variety of other articles.
She thanks her friends for past patronage. and
would respectfully invite them to call anG ex.
anime for themselves.
Norfolk April 90 1S46
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-07-16
DIED.

o.. In Sharon, Capt Benjamin Lines, aged
IN "insted, on the 18th inst, Mr.. Elizur
NJ. Cone, aged rs, son of the late Dea. Sam.
uel Cone, of Norfolk.
In New Milford, widow Sally Woodip.
aged 81.
In Hartford, on the 9Th inst, Epocb Par
sons, Esq, aged rs.
In East Hartford, on the 9Th inst, Col.
Giles Olmsted, aged 66.
In West Springfield, Mass. on the 18th
lnSt'' Hon. Samuel Lathrop, aged IS. He
represented repre- that district in Congress from
1918 to 1926. wv '''
In Marlboroug, on the 18th inst, Joel
Foote, Esq, aged 80.
In Waterbury, Mrs. Ruth Bronson, aged
oil, wife of Mr.. Asa Bronson.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-07-16
Correspondence Of Gbe ~ Y Espress.
WARRINGTON. July 8.
WHOLESALE SYSTEM OF CONQUEST
MEXICO TO BE DISEMBERnD


believe I was the FIRST 70 in[ornn Va, If The
intended InvasIun II { ,iIornia by a regiment ol
Government troops, tn be- raised IN New York
and New England. and 10 be sent TO c california,
nomnally toscrve during the ar,-but in real
lty to remain there tor The purpose Of conquer
ln2 the country. THIS segment will be ready
before The War Department are ready to send
them to The scene designated Tor them,-prob-
ably within two weeks from the present time
Volunteers have been accepted from Albany,
from Bath. in SteUben Co firm Norwich.
IN SAnn from :he city Of New York and from
other quarters.
The Department Of War will send them BY
sea from the city Of New York. The regi.
ment will rr' baby be nearly full 10 compa-
MES Of loo men each.-the companies to choose
the officers, ard the officers to choose the Col
onel. who it is understood. will be Jonathan
D. Stevenson, OF New York. MIR. S. is now in
the city.
The Conquest Of California is only in part
the design Of The Administration. A PROPOSE
ton has been submitted and seriously conside =
ed bv the Administration, having in contem-
platinn the conquest Of the entire Mexican
country bs yond the line Of Tampico,-or from
Ta.npic j, on the Cuff of Mexico, west to the
Pacific. In other words. the Government of
the United States seriously designs the con-
quest and possession Of the entire country of old
California. all the land ON both sides of the
Cult Of California. aud the entire provinces of
Son LOuis PotOsi. .Nc,c Lean, Chihuahua.
Talnanlipas, Urango, CohdhUiio, Sonora. and
IN part OF Zacatecas, Guadalardra and Jaiis.
COZ
The California Regiment is to be but the
Pioneers to this conquest. 1t seems morally
impossible T. at the administration should en-
terrain this design but 90 If is and IL il further
contemplated, not serouslv can hardly think
TO submit the offer to Mexico herself as meas.
ure of arbitration. However monstrous The de-
sign, the Administration are capable of sacriti-
chg whatPvese If blood and treasure a re neces-
sary for The contamination If so bloody and am
bilious an object I do not speak unadvisedv
The Intentions Of the administration, though
many here who think better the Executive
and his advisers than do, would think it i'm.
possible that such purpose could seriously be
entertained. E.B.