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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
TIE INDEPENDENT BLUES.

We perceive BY notice in the advertising
columns of the Republican" that this fine
Volunteer Company. under command Of Capt
ALBuRTis, is ordered 10 parade Oh the goth
inst. in full uniform, and viii doubtless con
tribute much interest to the proceedings OF the
day-that day being selected by the .uasmic
Fraternity OF this place for the ceremonies Of
laying the corner stone of their New Hail.
We have observed with much pleasure the in
dustry exhibited by this new Volunteer Com
pany since It's formation, n perfeeting itself III
tie drill and every thing else necessary TO
making it an efficient Company, and an orna-
mem; 10 our Town. This Company should be
cherished and supported by our young men,
and not suffered to anguish and die as all OF
the other Companies heretofore have done, al-
ter a few years of service. We learn that the
Company is now almost filed up--only wan
ting some FIVE or SIX members yet TO complete
the number. Can ii be possible that among
our young men this number cannot be furnish
ed al once2 The Company now has every
material necessary for equpplng officers and
men fully, and doubtless will parade 40 men
il full uniform on the Goth inst. The Compa-
ny has our best wishes for its success, and we
would urge our young friends who wish to
Join volunteer Company to do so at once
We think the Officers Of this Company de-
serve great credit for the energy exercised by
them in getting up this Company. and the
spir, manifested BY them should be me, by q
corresponding spirit aud support from the
whole community.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
RlCnN0Nn REORGANIZATION.

The RlCnMoHp WHIG says we are mlsia-
ken in saying ,Aai it wishes the Conrenljon de-
AIld ratl lSj0.--Cn the contrary, II wishes
it to meet as soon as possible. Well, We are
exceedingly glad 10 stand corrected, and hope
tie WnlG will 20 heart and soul into the work
,ad urge the matter upon the attention Of the
Stat
IAo present Editor Of tic Wing, Mr.. To-
Ter, was, as all remember, the DctegHe from
LmcaJwg IN The assembly of last winter. lie
says tina, he knows that "a C0trss!ion IS met
table" and that the sooner 1t meets the better,
ana ,Aat he regretted much that the Bill OF last
winter was not passed. SO We think-"the
sooner the better" for The cause Of good gov
eminent and the establishment Of SOUND and
cos.selatipe Constitution which will look 10 the
common interest and prosperity OF the State,
and secure to the people every right TO which
they are entitled, and which, as good citizens,
they will ask for. We have constantly urged
the iG,n that "the sooHGT the better" and II
viii prove SO, whoever lives TO see It. We
are no, one Of those (as much as some have
misreprscnted our course) who have ever ur-
ped what are termed radical views upon this
question. We have commended, 10 the best Of
oar ability, Tor tie destruction Of the anti Re
,s.bfea, features Of the present Virginia Con-
,t;tu.iou. and The establishment Of The Peoples
,iekts in q aelc one, and we meas to continue
10 do 50 as long as there Is chance ofsuccess.
With the Wig" we say "tAe sooner the bet
ter The country during the past year has
been free from patty ezeiien.ent--we could
have done the work more efiectnslly than at
anv other pcriod--bul the condition Of things
has not materially changed yet Then lei
- not
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
paGUERREoTypE LlKEXESSES.

A visit to Mr.. KEnroor's rooms will prove
very gratifying to every one possessing the
least taste for science, By which "the human
face divine" is presented, almo., as a living
resemblance. An examination Of his pictures
viii convince any one that he understands "hs
work" We are pleased 10 see his rooms so
mach crowded. The ladies seem to be taking
benefit just nov, We hope our country
tcitxds will not let the opportunity presented
By MIR, kERsooT's visit here, pass by without
embracing il, to obtain, at very moderate
price, correct likenesses Of themselves and
Their friends. We have SEEN some Of his .3iim,-
liz grotpe,, and really they are admirable,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
MONEY MATTERS IN NEW YORK.

The N. Y. Tribune OF the 18th inst, speaks
favorably Of the condition Of the Money Mar
kct of that city-which is the grand centre Of
trade and commerce in this country. We
trust that the apprehensions every where felt
now, Of a heavy pressure in the Money market
may be svsrted. The Tribune says
The Money Market is very easy. Capital
is sbundant, and one party offered to loan in
the stree, 100000 on stocks al 5 per cent
The Banks are discountng all the good paper
offered, and want more. In the street good
paper sells easily, but paper with any doubt
about it goes with great difficulty.
We hear FROM Loston of the failure of an
old Jobbing House, 35 years in business, for
100000 II created considerable feeling.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

Por,ro DrsEAsE-Thc London corrcspon-
deut o, the boston Auas writes, under date OF
August Isl
1t is now a well authenticated fact that the
potato crops III England and Ireland are alrea-
Nv nearly lost, by 'he same disease that spread
so widely last season. There is not field in
either country that Is not either tolaily or par
TALLY blasted By tins peste ntlal disease. The
very s,cEe will not cat olseased potatoes, and
Vel the pooI people are compelled TO eat them
or staryc! " henever this is he case very
fatal fever RACES and sudden deaths occur. 1t
is stated that diseased potatoes act upon the
human frame as a slow poison, which event
uaIly destroys life. In some villages, where
bighted potatoes have been eaten, the English
cholera prevails to an alarming extent, anu the
inference is that this diseased toor produces
the cholera. II is stated that on fields where
gua,lo has been extensively used the disease is
more destructive TO the potato. Even the
leaves Of young and healthy trees have been
affected where potatoes have been planted.
They wither suddenly and tail off. The smell
emitted from the fields is described as most Of
tensve, and a kind OF smoke arises from the
ground, like thick mist W hat the iegions
Of poor people in England and Ireland Will
exist upon II is Impossible 10 say unless gov
ernment again purchases large quaniitIes Of
Indian com Tor their relief, they VIII be IN a
most deploraple condition. ALREADY in Ireland
several large meetings have been held, by the
suffering masses. Tor the purpose oil stating
their situation and deyisIng some means Tor
their complaints to reach the wealthy classes,
and finally the government
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

DISCIPLES, OR REroRMERs, with men
family dependents and acquaintance Of caaT-
acter. disposed 10 unite with the nucleus o. an
Association for Industry, Sell Government
and Domestic Order, now ready TO comnirnce,
operations on a domain already purchased o.
4,747 acres, free from incumbrance, and win
a perfect title, in Western Virginia, on NE
waters Of Main Steer Creek, tributary Of Inc
Little Kanawha, can be fully informed, on
addressing Trustee at this Office.
Wanted, a proclaimer or Evangelist, 10
take the office of lnlendant Of Religion, MOI
ais and Missions"
We copy the above from the N. Y. True
Sun; il is probably the Association whose
rules we published some weeks s'nce, ahou'
10 locate themselves in Gilmer County
productive soil, fine and healthy climate, VII
further their objects they viii be blessed win
both.--Weston Sentinel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

DEATH OF President Dewitt Is VIII
profound regret we announce the dean y
IHoMAs r. Dew, Esq. President oil Wlii-aia
and Mary College, which took place as'
month IN Paris, immedla ely on his arr'va' y
that city. Mr.. Dew was married early IN ~.
~, anu went 10 Europe with has bnde, o. :
short excursion, from which he was TO nav
returned about this time. We have iea'hSu
none of the particulars Of his death
Mr. Dew was two well known IN virginia
and too highly respected for his fine aen's "s Y.
private virtues, 10 require Illustration OF "
character at our hands He occupied poIr
ton OF great importance. and welded no o .;ao
nary influence. To the venerable lnst'uuo'
over which he presided his loss will be IFrePa'
rable.-Lynchbsrg pirginior.
In the absence OF Secretary BucHAsAisnon ".
Washington, n. P. TRisT, Esq. discha'ss'
the duties OF Secretary OF State under an -:
ing commission lroa the Presideni Of the oA'
ted Srsvss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
FROM MEXICO.
LAT EST FROM GEN. KEARNEi's Lx'
PEDf4fOS.

The ST. Louis Republican Of the 9Th INST.
has The following news from Gea'l ksARsEs 5
Army. which that paper says rs derived from
Mr.. GroasE b. CLARK of that CITY and fur
nshed by him TO the Columbia statesman.
from which paper the Republican copies
Mr. CLARK left Ben,'s Fort for home on the
5th inst. Gen kEARsEY left the Fort on the I'd
ult for Santa Fe, in advance, we presume, OF
/ the main body Of his forces. They renamed
fve DAYS at the Fort The troops had lost
about one hundred horses altogether. but
were still in good spirits and wiling 10 go
ahead The company of infantry reached the
Fort two DAYS before the mounted troops they
had not lost a man on the way, and were in
excellent health. The whole regiment, when
he left. We're ON half rations, and had but few
DAYS provisions with them. The wagons ia
king supplies foi them, were met some eight
DAYS behind them.
MIR. CLAaK's party were much troubled by
the Indians, and they had to be constantly on
the alert. One man, 1t has already been stated,
was shot down in the epcampment, and they.
in turn, killed three Indians. More Indians
were on the plains than had been seen for
years, and they showed every sign Of hostility.
Mr. EWING, of Louisville, Kentucky, who
started with company Of emigrants for Cali
RUSSELL, is on his return with this party.
He went as far as Fort Laramie, and thence
TO Bent's Fort. He stated that Col RussELL's
party divided, and that he had started across
the mountains with only SIX men--an enter
prise deemed exceedingly rash, as several tribes
of Indians, through whom he had to pass,
We're at war with each other, and il was be.
l;eved that he would not reach his destination
A letter from Mr.. JOHN 7. Hrers. of Lib
erty gives many incidents OF an interesting
character. On the 18th Mr. CARSON, a mem
Der of Capt. G. JAcKsos's company, was bu-
ried at Pawnee Fork. On the % they buried
AUGUSTUS LEEsLy, of the Coal Company of
infantry. On the 18th, il is said the camps
were thrown into great excitement in conse-
quence Of certain strict orders from Lieut.. Col.
RuFp-rol,mteers ,ciI to!lo,r. but they cannot be
d,iren On the 10th, ii is remarked, the hor-
SEES were daily failing.
1.-THE men who have lost their horses have
generally procured either ponies or mules. and
are now remounted. The whole army, nearly
1900 strong, is now on the line Of march
The wind blows continuously. but the breeze,
in passing over the parched desert, becomes
hot as the African sirocco."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
C.BlHEr CHAsGEs--The Washington
Union has the following annunciauon:
.lnrointments Lu the President.

f''''''''N'''N
GEORGE BANCROFT, OF Massachusetts, to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tlarv OF the United States for the United King
dons of Great Britain and Ireland, vice Lou
IS hicLAvE, recalled al his own request
joins y. Mason. OF Virginia, to be Secreta
~ OF the Navy OF the United States, vice Hon.
GEORGE BANoRoFT, resigned.
In speaking of these changes the Union
says
Mir. BANCROFT resigned his sea, in the cab
met this day, and Will take, We. understand,
an early opportunity 10 embark for London.
lie is succeeded by Judge Mason. who, in
TAX nc charge Of the Navy Department, enters
upon familiar duties. and carries with hun the
respect and confidence Of the whole communl-
~.
Judge MAsoN will act, also, as Attorney
General ad interim, until his successor IN that
Office shall be appointed and qualified.
TIE DRAwBAcKs ON ExPoRTs.-There
seems to be but one sentiment among the press,
Of all sides, in regard TO the ilirgaiIty Of the
circular of MIR. WALKER on drawbacks. The
New York Evening Post reviews the argu-
mpnis of the circular, shows that they are fore
ed, and concludes By saying:
''In the nature of things. II seems right that
merchants should be allowed to export for
drawbacks and re-mportation, on the change
ofthe tariff; for as the prices ofmerchantize are
supposed to decrease, through the reduction OF
the tariff, importers ought certainly TO be priv
legged 10 avail themselves cfthe lowest rate OF
duty. Seeing that they pay two and hall
per cent. to the government for the benefit OF
drawback, and that they undertake the ex-
pcnse of a voyage TO foreign port and back,
there is little danger Of their contemplating
fraud upon the revenue"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
10 ne Editor. II he .Mu,sinsbsug Caaetse !.

As you have seen fit 70 publish the qs.aa
denial Of ID. w. PATrEsoN Of what have sta
ted in regard to his .'DoRRIsa," as avowed
in the recent Staunion Convention, must ask
of YOU. as matter Of justice 10 me, 10 let your
readers see how have met them No man OF
responsibility. who heard him, will deny the
ruth OF my statements. irs.
RENTON HARPER.
Staunton, Sept. l2, 1876.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

GEo. d. PRENrIcE.-Mr. PRESTlcr, ofthe
Louisville Journal, left this city yesterday on
his return home. He has been for several
months at Biloxi, undergoing the hydropa,hic
treatment for paralysis which has nearly des-
toyed the use Of his hands and which threat
ened 10 extend 10 the arms and body.
With this singular affection he has been
plagued for several wears. and we are sorry to
iealn that he did not derive as much relief
from the remedies he has lately adopted as he
hadexpecied. lie has not abandoned the hope
Of recovery, but designs adherlng TO hydropat.
IL prescriptions aftsr he gets 70 Kentu ~ ~
a. Piessssss
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR The follow
ing letter has been received from Maj Gen.
TAYLOR, by the Chairman ofthe meeting there
in referred TO. in which that gallant officer res
ponds in handsome terms 10 the resolutions
passed on that occasion {:
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OccupArIoN,1
Camargo, Mex, Aug. l4th, 1876. s
Hon. Geo. Folsom:
Dear Sr.-The mail Of yesterday conveyed
10 me your letter of the 10th Of July, accompa-
nylng a copy Of the resolutions recently adop-
ted in New York city, and expressive Of the
appreciation OF large number oil citizens for
the recent services Of the Army OF Occupation.
For these expressions our warmest gratitude is
due. and they will be long remembered as re-
newed Incentives 10 exertlon in the cause of
the country.
For your very complimentary note, my
personal thanks are also due. Permit me to say
II IS a source of graduation TO me. that the
meeting re'ra'ned from the medated nomina-
ton for the high Office in question have no
aspirations. The Government has assigned
10 me an arduous and responsible duty. in the
prosecution Of the existing war; in conduct
ing II with honor TO the country, lie all my
real aspirations.
1t is with great pleasure. Sir. that thus ac-
knowledge the gratitude Of the Army for the
good opinion and cheering approval Of the
citizens of New York city. With assurances
o. our warnest appreciation and my own per.
sonal wishes for your prosperity in life,
lreman, dear Sir,
Most sincerely yours,
Z. TAYLOR, Maj Gen, U. S. Army.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
From Tie Snectafar. .7ng. q.

II seems 10 be understood from paragraph
IN the last Democrat. that our late Representa-
tive in the Reform Convention. d. w. Pate
SON, Esq. in imitation Of his pattern hero
DosR. is disposed 10 make hack tyacksr--
He has authorized the editor Of that paper 80
saw that the structures Of the Spectator in refer
ence TO the remarks he made in Convention,
are not true, aud that he will notice them here
after"
Now in regard 10 the STRUCTURES" which
we made upon the obnoxious sentiments avow-
ed by MIR. p. we are perfectly willing to leave
1t TO the people TO decide whether they were
deserved or not. But if re means TO intimate
AS some believe he does--that we mIsrepre-
scented him, thea We must ask what has become
of the chiyalrons daring he manifested when
his attention was called to the character OF his
remarks by one oil the members, Jas. PoIsrs,
Esq fearing, as he said that they might be
misunderstood. "No," he replied in sub
stance, 'he was not misunderstanding did
not fear to be reported--he shrunk from no re-
sponsibility !" And when intenogated by the
same gentleman, as to the means he proposed
for a redress of Western grievances, LAS TO
that" he replied, sit is a mere question of ex-
pedlency-l hold that we are here the Repre-
sentatives OF the Sovereign People-above all
law, above the Constilution!"
We do not, of course, pretend TO give the
precise language Of Mr.. PATTEsoN, but we
are sure we represent his sentiments correctly,
as av0wed on that Gay. If he is disposed to
slough of his Dorrism now. however, and
make "back tracks," as Mr. SHEFFEY said in
rdiculing his comparison ofthe ''Hero Of Che
paehet" with WASHINGTON. we are free TO say
we shall be reloiced at Though we cannot
permit ii to be done, in the smallest degree at
our expense.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.

W. uust that the annexed call will be
promptly and fully answered by The snre-
ioLlcy, Of he County, as matters OF the high
DC, importance will be laid before the meeting
gagi for II EubIic Mcetins'
ygUIE SLAVE HOLDERS Of the Coun.
" Of Berkeley are requested 10 his.1 .,
odea's Hotel, on Saturday speainS "e1'' - :
SEVERAL SHAREHOLDERS
.>Aot n. 1919
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

PowERs, the sculptor, now in Italy is enga-
ged On a colossal stature of Mr.. CArHuwr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
From Tie Spectator. Sept. 3.

We see by the last Democrat that ID. w.
PATTEsoN, Esq, ventures an explanations
very chary one though, to be sure; exhibiting
good deal OF the backing-out propensity Of
his admired Hero Of Chepachet-in relation 10
the obnoxious sentiments avowed by him in
the late Reform Convention. He SAYS:
81 should regard il a sort of political sacri-
leee to compare the character ofGEoRoE WASH
INGToN with that of any other created being,
as beng in any degree equal; while should ;,
myself, feel entirely at liberty TO institute a
comparison between the principles contendsd
for by the one and The other; and to point TO
const quences to the cause Of the leader grow
ing out of success or defeat--This is all did
on the occasion referred to; most certainly all
| intended"
Now we never pretended that Mr.. PArrEsoS
had instituted comparison between the char
acter Of WASHINGTON. either mental, moral or
military! and that of the redoubtabe THoM-
AS w. DoRR. His seeming denial, therefore.
on that point. is altogether uncalled for. 1t
was their principles he had compared, --They
had both commended Che said) for the same
great principles of popular rights. and the on
Is difference between Them was that one was
successful and the other unsuccessful "Them's
the pntS," as DIR. BAyLIss says. and we in
tend that he shall stick TO them.
As to the opinion which MIR. p. may enter
tain ofus, we cannot say that we feel altogeth-
or nGifIerent-There are some men whose
praise We would regard as reproach.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
FROM VERA CRUZ AND THE
GULF SQUADRON.

loss Of The q s brig IF tom Typrioa-
Her Cree token Prisoners Of Ww--.qr.
y'rai Of Saaia .dna in Tsra Cru--Pos.
session Of California BY The y. s. .Tapal
Forces.
By the arrival Of the U. s. Revenus
steamer Legare, at New Orleans, from
Vera Cruz the Mobile Tribune SAYS The
Baltimore Sun, is in receipt Of letters from
their correspondents as late as the 29th
ultimo.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-23
NEW PAPERS.

We acknowledge the receipt CT the ir'-
Weekly Inquirer, a paper which IS to be
Published regularly at jefferson city, dur
ing t:rrrescnt session Of tie Legislature.
Tie Inquirer is one Of tie ablrst ard
s"r.hv>t dHm"crstic journals in tie Stat;
and Is proprietor G"StIvrs We'll Of tie &c
mn'ra"yet Il . frr tii'r.f,rt u spread tHc
before :hcm mrch earlier than tIr!!
wom!d otherwise get it by TIE usual wrclI.!
publications. Success 10 his enterprise
may lac have thousands Of Il iscrihcrs 20 his
rr.-Wcckls!
Democratic banner., 1846-11-23

balk. as birthstone, bark, bones, linseed, dye
wood guano, hemp, iron, t~aIoria, hides,
&c., to work before after the legal hours,
without the attendance Of landing survey
or-thrreby cnrtaiiing the cxrcEse t" tie
mere payment Of the waiter and wcl5''cr'
Tor their extra attendance.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-23
Arriyalof Tie Britannia!
G DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

- Il"
hahs-9 Tie scarcity r FJ1d m Enrape.
| The steamer BRITANNIA, from Liverpool,
! whence size sailed on tie 10Th nit, arrived
al Boston on Tie "a INST, at ) o'clock in
tie morning, making ts.c passage IN ScHen-
teen days and half.
The tclc.ra;hic wires between Boston
and New inrk were again severed by
i<rccuIatorS, in order TO keep tie news III
,:.cir possession, until they completed THEN
oprra;:n, in New York, Philadelphia, Bal
]'rn:arr, sc.
We have ma &c as copions extracts as OIL
columns will admit, and al! that will int
:r>t the general reader.
The Intelligence i: highly important in a
~,alit;cal rs well as Il commercial point OF
vicw.
The .lrntorab!c condition Of ireland en-
crosses pubic attention III tie i:r!t'S'' Is
lands. The fuIiinr Continues 20 S;'rtad
inrcr t:ltt aIt1r,un.sc country. Diseases
ii a malignant typ" are also -GdiE5 TO The
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