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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

This table does not indeed present great
deal Of uansportsble produce. But it shows
what fine country this portion of Virginia is.
IT, with little or no means ofgetting to mar
kot, il produces so much, how much greater
would they be when they have ample means
The population Of those counties, too,
would in few years be double what il is now
Virginia is now in duty bound to aid at least
in procuring an eastern market for the north
western portion of the State, and Alexandra
is the only point where road for the benefit
OF the northwest could termnate-that is, ia
king into consideration the principles on which
Baltimore was refused the privilege of termi-
mating their road lower than Wheeling No
one can doubt the expectancy of constructing
Railroad from Alexandra to ParkerSburg !:
for il would be the most direct and quickest
Communication between the east and the west
and consequently large share Of travelling
custom could be depended upon with certain
" and, besides the table above will show that
the country through which the road would
pass, would justify the expense of construction
The greater part of the travel Of the valley
above Winchester, would also settle spon the
Alexandra Road, for the trade Of Winchester
is now large enough to keep up a Rail Road
of only so miles. This same trade would GER
tainly Justify road from here 10 Alexandria,
passing as it would through alarge grain grow
ing section. Besides this there would be the
trade of Clarke and Warren, Of which Win
chester enjoys but little. There would be al
50 20 or 80 thousand barrels Of Flour, which
annually descend the Shenandoah and which
would then 60 by Railroad to Alexandra.
Blu, if the plan be attempted, the Winchester
and Potomac Rail Road must be owned BY
the Alexandra, Winchester and Parkersburg
Company, otherwise Baltimore might divert
all the trade west Of the Blue Ridge, and the
revenues of the company be diminished, and
the rigAtful trade Of Alexandra cut off
Let an effort in behalf Of this great underta-
king be made, and can there be doubt Of its
success The results would be great in every
point Of pecunlary, moral, and political
Whilst II would benefit and enrich a great
portion of our common country, il would also
extend the means Of Accommodation so
beneficial TO the State, and thus bind the nation
together as with a band Of iron. WIll not this
undertaking meet the appreciation Of every
Nlrglnlan Virginia must and can subscribe
fllhs-the people on the line can sub
scribe three -tenths. and capitalists viii sub
scribe the remaining three -enths.
MI Editor. il the above, or any part Of il,
may be worthy 10 appear before The public,
you can publish it. Carelessly as have these
words been thrown together, and unimporiant
as they may be, yet it may induce wiser heads
and better writers TO take up the subject; or
shall be satisfied if il only shows that there is
one in the Valley to advocate this important
measure. You see that make but poor fist
at composing, and | would not intrude upon
the public and yourself did not feel so great
an interest in the welfare Of Virginia.
WINCHESTER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
THE SURPRISE ADAIINlSTnA-
Tim

The noC1ins,on Of JAMES X. Polk TO the
Presidency was opaJeet surprise to the Coun-
Try. This unexpected event seems to have
put the Democratic Administration Il )won-
derfully in love with the surprise idea, as eve
ry thing they DO seems to take the Country
little 'tma,cars" The 0rgnt Is always grin
ding away, but before the tune IS through, it
is sure to strike up Jump jim Crou." and
away goes the whole Democratic family in
new dance. For instance, the River and
Harbor Bill was passed, and the whole Dem
oerauc delegation IN Congress from the West
wrote home in ecstacy-hut the Tariff Of ~
was not yet knocked in the heaa--ihe Western
vote was wanted and then lotheir
great surprise came a veto upon their bill. Fgc
ty four forty or fight was also famed forth and
then 10 The surprise Of A oHHLEs &, Co, back
out soon followed. Then came the Mexican
War--and the Country was resounding with the
glories Of Palo Alto and Resaca De Ia Palma,
and to the surprise Of the whole Nation and the
enlightened world, the President IS found fur.
nishjng the enemy with the most skiIlful and
experienced leader belonging 10 his nation
then another battle takes place and an arns-
tee is agreed upon-the Country is informed
that the General in command IS ordered 10 Ter
inmate it at once and push on and then we
are surprised to find him standing still with
leave to 90 as he please the difficulties. Of the
campaign thichen and tie Secretary Of War
informs the country that no more Volunteers
are wanted, and that the General has enough
and mere than enough ofmen 70 his purposes;
and then in 4 few days afterwards the whole
Country is surprised by call for Nine Regi-
ments Of Volunteers lcy immediate service in
the War against Mexico. Well we suppose
there may be some truth in the charge that this
surprisingly incompetent Administration for
the conduct Of a War, were hard up and KEEP,
dark until they gothic loaa Of five millions, and
then doomed out for more troops. The 10th
of November was the very day upon which
the loan was secured, and III al is the very date
of the call for the Volunteers. Another &C
count is that the call was induced from iufor-
nation received through letter from Col. BA-
LIE PEYToS, lately arrived at New Orleans
from Monterey, and addressed TO the Hon.
john \. Mason, Secretary Of the Navy. Col.
| p, il will be remembered, was with General
WORMS Division a, Monterey, and was up
on most intimate terms with him and General
/ TAYLOR. 1t is said he deems very strong
reinforcement OF Gen. TAYLOR absolutely ne
cessary to meet the enemy under SANTA ANNA.
What will be the next surprise, no one can
tell-He nope.it VIII be an agreeable surprise.
The way 10 do the work is to get men and
money enosgh if they are TO be had, and pros
ecute the War to speedy termination. We
are III for it now-and let US come out Of i,
as soon as possible. The people we are sure
do not want this War hanging like an ncu-
bus upon the prosperity OF the Country for
hive years yet 10 come.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26


| Although the antr-rent question was prom
inent one at the late New York election, the
Evening Post expresses the belief that thepol
icy ofihe Administration on the subjec, Of the
Tariff, or rather the position otthe parry in the
State Of New York on that question. gave the
I Wings much strength in many quarters. at
is not easy" il adds, ''to explain the falling off
in some Of the strong Democratic counties.
where the anti-reni question was not raised. on
any other supposition." The Post is Of opin.
ion that the party did 90; come out decidedly
and strongly enough against protection. lis
views are thus stated:
4 ssThe broad doctrine Of the Democratic par
! Is on the Tariff question. is that while they
are willing to adhere, for the presen, al least.
+ TO the indirect system Of taxation, they de-
I mand that no rates of duty on any article
/ shall be higher than that which will bring the
most revenue. The moment You increase
such a rate, Of course you lessen the revenue.
and its object is exclusively 10 afford protec.
4 ton This is the doctrine laid down by MIR.
WEGur so late as 1874, in one Of the ablest
Tariff speeches ever made in Congress Its
the true doctrine of revenue duty, and Is ad.
mtted TO be so by every intelligent member Of
the Democratic party who is NOT high Tariff
man. No man in the Union has urged this
view of the case with more ability than Mr..
WRIeHT.
"Now turn to the Syracuse address. adont
ed by the Convention that nominated Mr.
WRIeHr. We have not the address before Us
when we write, but we will not misiate The
promises il contains. We know not who pen-
ned ii, neither do we know whether il had or
had not the appreciation of Mr.. WRiGHr,
though we are informed il had One portion
Of this address holds out inducements to Penn
sylvania, that il 80 per cent protection on coal
and iron proves insufficient, the Democratic
party will, lift has the power In Congress, in
crease thus ratel This is the substance Of
part Of the Tariff portion Of the address and
10 adopting it the Democratic Convention have
outraged a great principle ofthe party. 1t vi
oaies the entire doctrine of revenue duties,
and admits the right and sanctions the princi.
pie of protection for the sake of protection. II
is in direct contradiction tothe argument ofev-
ery prominent revenue Tariff Democrat, in
GLIDING Mr. WRIGHr.
ave entertain the same high opinion Of
Mr.. WRIeHr we ever did, but we cannot shut
our eyes TO the fact, that il we wish TO succeed,
the creed OF our party on great questions must
not be made to assume double aspect. We
cannot adhere TO the principles OF "a Revenue
Tariff, ard al the same time hold out induce
ments to the people that we are willing 10 grant
protection, greater than revenue duty will
afford, TO certain interests. This fatal policy
has lost US Pennsylvania; and If adhered to il
will lose us the Union in lS4S. The distinc
ton between us and our opponents, on all the
great questions at issue, must be broad and
well-defined, and victory will crown our eff
forts"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

A PLUM FOR THE OFFICIAL ORGAN.-Thcre
is paper in Indiana, calling itself the Indiana
Democrat, which aspires, and we admit with
success, TO place itselfat the very head Of the
purely PoLf press. In recent number the
following Paragraph appears:
The President planned the brilliant battles
of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma and
Monterey, and is entitled to as much or more
credit for the successful result Of them than
General TAYLOR is. The wisdom, efficiency,
and prompness Of the present Administration
are seen and appreciated by all sensible men,
who are not wilfully blinded, and time will
only make it more apparent"
We must have thus in the official organ
1t will not do TO let the court Journal be ouldone
as a couruer. How gratiied Mr.. Polk viii
be TO hear that he did so much, nay more than
Gen. TAYLOR. at thebrllliant battles Of the 6th
and 9th Of May on the Rio Grande! 1t is
true that Mr., Polk did no, know the battles
were to be fought till they were over, and he
heard of them aud the success Of the Ameri-
can arms at the same time. But what OF
that ?-BaltinaOre Patriot
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

EXTENSIONS OF THE TELEGRAPH LINES
We observe a card in the Philadelphia papers
over the signature Of Mr., HENRY O'RIELLY,
in which was stated that he Atlantic, Lake
and Mississippi Telegraph" will be in success
tul operation as far as the Ohio River by the
first Of January next The writer adds =
"a substantial iron cord is now stretched
from Philadelphia beyond Chambersburg and
the advanced parties in constructing the work
will be at the Ohio River by the first of De
cember The extension Of the line thence TO
Cincinnati, Louisville and St Louis. as well
as to cities on the Lakes will be prosecuted
with steady energy, unchecked by winter
storms or other obstacles, (actye operations
having also been commenced along the Lake
hne) and every effort will be made by
my associates, as well as myself, 10 complete
the connection between the ''Atlantc and the
Mississippi" in the shortest practical time, and
in a manner most satisfactory TO the public"
Notice is given in the Washington papers
that the line of Magnetic Telegraph is about
TO be extended from that city, through George
town, Alexandra and Fredericksburg, to
Richmond. AMOS KENDALL, Agent for the
proprietors, advertises for posts for the line.
Arrangements have also been made 10 extend
the line of Magnetic Telegraph from Buffalo
to Detroit, around the Southern shore Of Lake
Ers.-B Bait. .2mcr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
SPLENDID PICTURE OF THE No.
LY FAMILY.

We have received that stupendous picture
sheet, the Christmas "BaorHER JONATHAN"
1t contains large number of finely executed
sngravings, among which we notice new
and spirited design OF Santa Claus, by CHAP
Mantle largest engraving ever presented in
a newspaper; also, an exquisite picture ofthe
Holy Family, from painting by RApHAEL.-
Ii has, besides. right excellent likeness Of
"Oh Rougi-and Reac!y' on horseback. Al
together, this great newspaper is an admirable
Christmas offering. WrLsoN 6 Co. Of New
York, are the publishers Price IA cents per
copy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

REMovAL.-The Rev. JoHN PoIsAL, late
pastor ofDuane-st. NJ. Il. Church in this city,
has been elected an agent OF the Virginia Bi-
bic Society, and the election has been sane
toned by the Parent Society Bishop HED-
DING has, accordingly, given him the necessa-
~ credentials, and he left this city on Friday
last for his field Of labor We understand he
will reside in Winchester, as the scene OF his
labors will be in Western Virginia, or west OF
the Blue Ridge He will be transferred to the
Baltimore Conference.
We congratulate the Virginia Bible Society
on this appointment We shall be disappoint-
ed If Mr.. PoIsAL does not meet, and even ex-
coed, their expectations. He leaves his late
charge, and the whole Church in this city and
Brooklyn-where he has had charge of one OF
our churches-holding high place in their
affections, and with their most ardent prayers
for his prosperity and success in his new field
of labor Christian .7dv
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
EXPLOSION OF A POWDER-MTLL

The Powder Mil Of Mr. JAS BEATTY, situa-
ted on the Falls Road, about six miles from
the city Of Baltimore, blew up on Monday
morning last, the 23d inst, killing five men,
and completely destroying three large build
ngs situated at distance Of seventy yards
from each other. The report was distinctly
heard and the shock felt in all parts Of the CT
". The amount Of powder in the Mills at the
time supposed to be about two tens. 1t IS not
known how the accident occurred.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
EX-PRESInEAT ADAMS.

The Country will learn with deep PAIN Of
helatc luess ofEx President ADAMS. Weare
rejoiced to learn that the last accounts repre-
sent his recovery as almost certain. Hei now
so years of age, and in the common course Of
nature, cannot be expected to live much longer.
He has played most important part IN the
affairs of his Country and his Government for
more than half century past-and it may in
truth be said Of him. that more true hearted
American and devoted Patriot has never lived
His Country is his idol--lo her he has devo-
ted the energies of his soul-he has defended
her rights-contrlbuted in an eminent degree
to her prosperity and greatness-rendered her
diplomacy lustrious-enriched her literature.
and written her name high on the scroll Of
fame. That he has faults, is true-lf 'Wcre
otherwise, he would not be human. lie too
has enemies-the sure fate Of greatness but
as the golden tints of life's setting sun gather
around his venerable head, they fly away and
the affections Of the true American heart clus-
ter around him, and when dead will water his
grave with tears. His papers will be the rich
est legacy ever yet bequeathed to the Country.
The Baltimore American, Nov. 23d, says -
The public will be panied to learn that the
venerable JONI QUINCY ADAMS was Yesterday
forenoon seized with paralysis Of his left side,
which for a time rendered HIM nearly lnsens-
bic He had Just left the residence of his son,
the Hon. CHAs. +. ADAMS, in Mount Vernon
, street, in a state of health, when the gentleman
with whom he was walking, suddenly percei-
we'd that he was laboring under some severe af-
tection Of his limbs, and was obliged 10 assist
him TO prevent his falling.
He was conveyed back 10 his sons house
and received immediate medical aid. After a
short time his consciousness returned, ana he
was subsequently, much relieved, and able TO
converse, and we are happy to learn was not
considered in immediate danger Mr. ADAMS
is, we believe, about 80 years of age. notwith-
standing which he has hitherto been able from
the visor Of his constitution to endure unremit-
ted labor, like man in the prime Of life.
! The Hon. john QUINcY ApAMs.-The Bos
ton Daily Advertiser Of Saturday has the fol
lowing paragraph, which will be read in every
part OF the country with the liyeliest pleasure
! eve are happy TO state that the symptoms
which existed at the time OF the attack of Mr.
ADAMS, have materially improved since our
Yesterdays notice. We have ascertaned from
his physician, Dr. BIGELow, that he has in a
great degree recovered the powerof articulation
and the use of the limbs OF the affected side Che
right, and not the left, as stated by us yester-
day) He is free from pain, has the full use oil
his faculties, and, though feeble, is able to stup
for short periods"
The Boston Courier Of Saturday says that
Mr.. ADAMS is considered to be out Of danger
Bait, timer. .NoD "A.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

Let the Locofocos read the accounts Of the
bloody battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Pal
ma, and Monterey-let them contemplate the
now certain prospect of a long and terrible war,
involving the almost inevitable sacrifice of
thousands and tens Of Thousands OLIVES, 10 say
nothing of hundreds OF millions of money
and let them, if they can, recall to mind with
out disgust the boast of their President, in his
first message to Congress, that the bo,mdaYiesot
the Republic hare been extended TO and establish
ed on the banks ofthe Rio Grande rithout he
shedding ofa drop Of blood i-Lomscile Journal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
TILE "S0uTuERN STANDARD"

We find on our table this week the "So"'h
a7l Standard" the new Loco Foco paper re-
Gently started at Richmond. and said to belong
10 the CALuoux wing It IS well edited, as
any one acquainted with its Editor c. i
BORIS, ESQ. may well judge. The Chya'Ty
should give it a strong support. If we arc
rightly informed, the Palmetto IS taking roof 1t
tAe Democratic soil orthis Congressional bls
tic,. Perhaps some Of the supporters oil Il
H. r. HuErlR, Esq. for U. s. Senator, here
ebouts can tell Are right. frIeud BfLLrR
4 he "Spua efJsfeEsonl'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

The New York papers are very loud in
their complaints Of the manner in which the
Magnetic Telegraph, between that city and
Boston, is conducted. The two principal
charges made against the persons having the
management OF the Telegraph at the Boston
end OF the line, are inaceuracy in the transmits
sion of intelligence, and fayoritism towards
Spectators, by which the press and the pub.
lie are deprived Of their rights. Ii is alleged
that foreign news for the n. York papers,
furnished to the Boston Office in advance OF
messages for private individuals, has been
kept back until the private communications
were d-epached. --BaIt. .4fn~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

A VoIoE OF WARNING.-The Harrisburg
Argus, a leading Locoioco paper, gives time
y warning to the friends Of the british Tar
itf." 1t says--''If the support Of the Tariff OF
'46 is to be sull the rallyng cry, il will be
worse than idle 10 engage in the contest, and
we should save much trouble and expense By
permitting the Wings to walk unnolested over
the course, Neither rain nos sunshine could
save us from another deleat.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
Correspondence cfthe alexandria Gazette
RAIL ROAD FROM ALEXANDER a

WINCHESTER. Va. November Z, 1916.
! was very much pleased TO see an extract
from a communication Of a Virginian TO your
paper, which informed me that Rail Road
from Alexandra to the west was being talked
Of
The following table, which have compiled
during the past summer, for my own salislac-
ton, will give some idea Of the imposis OF the
country. bordering upon the line alone. Sec
ing this extract reminds me of IT. ! send it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

Cs-King St Theatre will be opened on Sat
urday evening next, the 2sth inst, at which
time the Laughable Farce Of Popping the
Question, and the Comedy of the Midnight
Hour, will be performed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

abled. Brga3ier Gen. Worm was interested
with an important detachment. which render
cd his operations independent Of tny own
Those operations were conducted with ability
and crowned with complete success.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
ELECTION OF U. S. SENATOR.

We are much pleased to see that Hon. GEo,
T.. BADGER (W.) has beer elected 10 the U.
$. Senate by the Legislature of North Carroll
ma, in the place of Hon. Mr.. HAYwooD, re
signed. MIR. b. was Secretary of the Navy
under President HARRIsoS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

w. r. MYERs has given public notice in the
Richmond papers that he will, for reasons to
be set forth, petition the Virginia Legislature
for divorce from his wife, VIRGINIA MyERs.
The last act in the HoYr drama.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

UNITED STATES DIsTRicr CouRT.-Chiei
Justice TAsEY presiding,-The case OF SrEr
SON & RurrER VS.. the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal sill occupies the attention Of this Court
Counsel for the plaintiff, Hon. r. JOHNSON,
Hon. ]. NELsos, Hon. J. NJ CLAYTON, OF Del
aware. and ]. Nj. CAMPBELL and VIM Henry
NoRsIs, Esqs.; for the defendants, VIM
ScHLEY and DAVID STEWART, Esqs.- Balto.
Amer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

The Union is becoming wofuly sick of the
very name Of Whig. In allusion 10 brother
LocoIoco it says;
"If our cotemporary Of the Chares,owr
Journal would discard the terms 'whig and
whiggery,' and substitute the more appropr
ate denomination of federahst and federalism
as zee propose to do, it would, perhaps, bt
more truly descriptive of the character ant
principles of the Opposition papers"
We are not surprised at this resolution
The official organ has been trying for months
to identify whiggery with federalism :" des
pairing OF this, 1t now determines TO eaH il so
and try the virtue Of hard names.-.N \
Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

The next meeting Of the Winchester Pres
bytery is to be held in She2herdstown, on the
I'd Thursday in May next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
THE MEETING OF CONGRESS.

The Second Session of the Doth Congress
viii commence at Washington on the first
Monday Of next month-the 9Th ofDecember
and as this is the short session, it is TO be no.
ped that the business Of the Nation will be I'm
6oriaken without delay, and prosecuted with
care, diligence and wisdom. The approach
ing session viii be one Of deep aud exciting
interest, and we shall take care to have full,
graphic and correct reports Of its proceedings
laid before the readers Of the Gazette
The Presidents Message is looked for with
unususl interest-we shall have the Mexican
War in all offs detailed operation5--ihe work
ings Of Tue Sub-Treasury, &c, &c, Sc, ar
gued ont in full by the President himself
lie has work before hm--too complicated. tor
his brain, But we shall see.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

CRACKS IN Stoves may be readily closed in
a moment, with composition consisting of
wood ashes and common salt, made into
paste with, little water. The efiect equally
certain, whether the stove be cold or hot
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26

The Legislature Of North Carolina assem-.
bled on the 10th instant Col. ANDREW JOY
SER, Whig,was elected Speaker of the Senate,
and the Hon. EDWARD STANLEY, Wing,
Speaker of the House.