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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
POLITICAL FRIENDSHIP.

We have been forcibly struck. by reading
the annexed Address Of john $. GALLAHER,
Esq. the veteran and talented Editor Of the
"Hmehester (Va.) Republican," to "WmG
FRIENDS" with the holowness and ialsity of
political friendship. 1t seems "strange-pas-
sing strange" TO us that an intelligent commu-
nifty like that of WINCHESTER and FREDERcK
COUNTY should not appreciate, nay feel pride
in fully supporting an Editor like Mr.. G. in
their midst Yet so it is--they will miss
him perhaps when he is gone. What our
veteran friend here SAYS is truth--it viii not
require service of 't,oenty.fge gears" in the
Editorial Chair ''to bring vivldly before the
memory" that Friendship is bat a nams''-
but of all friendships, those which are genera
ted in politics are the most hollow. From them
-"the Lord deliver US" But we hope the
Wings of FREpERIcK viii hear and heed this
appeal--it is TO their interest 10 do so.
TO WING FRIENDS.
We have labored with some degree Of in
dustry, for more than twenty five years, in the
Wing cause, which we honestly believe 10 be
the cause OF rational freedom and good gov.
eminent, and we are now growing grey in the
service, aud perhaps inefficient. But we fee
disposed TO struggle on, II we can obtain but
reasonable encouragement for our toll, an any
even the smallest evidence, OF an appreciation
OF our labors. When we took charge of the
REPUBLICAN, we did so under assurances thai
every Wing in the community would lend ua
helping hand, and endeavor to make oul
pathway as smooth and a. pleasant a. pcsel-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

SIcKNEss.--lt seems TO be the general opin-
ion that there has never been more sickly
season throughout the Yves. than the one just
closing. Very few families have escaped
The effects of such general prostraton has
and will seriously affest the public welfare
Large quantities OF wheat have been spoiled in
consequence of positive inability TO have it Ia
ken care Of We have seen immense stacks
in which the straw bad rotted and the grain
ssrouted. individuals will lose largely in this
way. But, besides this,we are told that in
many nsighborhoods planting for next years
crop has been prevented, and that many farm
ers will not average one acre Of wheat next
season for three this. The weather still con
unues as warm and dry as midsummer,
though we have had slight frosts.--hldi1,dp-
obs Sent. Oct. H.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
PRIMARY SCHOOL SYSTEM
BERKELEY COUNTY.

Our readers are no doubt aware thai the
General Assembly Of this State, at its late seq
slcn,. passed an Act making some important
REFORMS in our Primary School System. The
Law went into operation on the lst day Of the
present month. On the 18Th, the County
Court Of Berkeley, III pursuance Of the require
ments OF that Aet, divided the Couzty into
TwEsrY-ONE DIsrarcrs. and appointed one
School Commissioner for each District. The
following is the list Of Tie appointments made
By the Count -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

q: ns ncss Presidential Election to redeem she
country. Annexed are the results as Far az
we have received them. As Faiha, Riichis
was wont to say, 'the shes are bright"
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Wings have elected PowEa, Canal
Commissioner, BY large majority, not less
Than 10000. Last year the Democratic ma
.jorigy Tor the same ofiice was 3o,00o. In the
s.ate Senate the Wings haze 10 members, the
DenocFals 10, Natives 1.-The Senate consists
lof 80 members. Last yearthe Democrats had
q majority IN that body In theHouse ofDel-
eg.tes Tire WLigs have 50 members, the Dem
ocrats 80 nembers--two Counties to be heard
froia--the House last year was largely Demo
cratic. The Wings have elected IL Congress.
men, the ijsnoerats 6, Natives being gain
or 70, the Wings Glory enough for one
day.
The Philadelphia L. S. Gazette Of yesterday
has the following paragraph:
Mn. WrLMoT.-Mr WILMoT, the only free
trade Representative in Congress from Penn
sylvania, has been reelected. His district is
composed Of entire Locofoco counties. Bot
his successs probably due to hi, California res
oulions; anditoughtto beaded thatthese reso-
lutions are among the ingredients Of success IN
Maine, and will operate in all the Middle and
Eastern States. they oppose decentralization
Of slavery into the territory acquired on the
west side Of Mexico.
OHIO.
This gallant Wing State is still tru. to her
principles. After a severe fight she has come
out with flying c9lors. The result shows the
election of BEBB, Wing, Governor, a majority
in both Houses Of the Legislature. and as far
a, heard from, the election of IL Wings TO
Congress-the Democrats have elected 5, and
| Independent l.. F.--thrse Districts 10 hear
from. The Wings SO far, have gained
and among them is DIR. Thomas o.
EDWARDS, formerly Of Gerardstown. in this
County. We have no returns from Mr.. Saw
YER's District. but as he has no serious opposi-
non, will be reelected, which will be joyful
news to ''he sassag:" dealers in Washington
GEORGIA.
The Wings have elected 4 members Of Con
gress by largely increased ajorities-indeed
have gained member, Dr. JoNEs--the Dem
ocFats have also elected A members, but by
largely diminished majoritss-Gen. HARAL-
SON barely escaped by the akin Of his teeth.
FLORIDA.
The contest for Congress is very close
ClBELL, Wing, however, is thought to be
elected. The last estimate Of TIE poll tina, we
have sess, stands, CABELL (Whg) 653, kuN
o.. b S35
SOUTH CAROLINA
Is also electing members Of Congress and mem
bars Of the Legisiature-it is all one way
when Mr.. CALHOUN takes snuff, all Of the
Kissdon Of South Carolina sneezes."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. ROAD
COMPANY

The late Annual Report Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company shows their affairs
to be in a prosperous condition. The Balti-
more Patriot makes the following summary -
BALTIMORE AND Ono RAIL RoAp.-Tt
appears from the letter Of Mr.. JoxEs, that
IN the year past, there were transported over
the main stem 1896 tons of merchandise
and $50 ,e64i passengers, being ~ increase Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
fcers and the rank and file \,

ficers and the rank and flle."
The Delts states that Mai. P. N. Barbour,
one ofthe officers Of the Sd Infantry. men
toned as killed in this terrible advance, is the
same sswho. at the battle Of Palo Alto, repulsed
with single company ofthe 81 Regiment the
whole regimen Of Mexican Lancers, eight
hundred strong, for which he was brevetted
Major He was an officer Of fine accomplish
menis and universally esteemed in the army"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

CUE FOR SORE THRoAr.-The On a'Tr,
ton Courier publishes the lolowing:1cIt ,;l,nr
table spoonslul of ashes in one pint OF pO" -,
water, to which after being strained, auu ,nl
tea spoonslull Of table salt, piece Of alu ,,ee
one Of saltpetre, each the size oil q nas ay b
the Juice Of three lines, or lltlle Vllss and
orange juice, all sweetened with Money a soars
when cold. gurgle the throat every utee IN and
This remedy has been frequently u'e'
never found to fail"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

DEATH OF DELEGATE.--Mr. Gro po 'S,,
one Of the Wing candidates Of Frederlc,A c0 ~,
~, elected to the Legislature on Wednes .;n,
last, the 9TH inst, died on Sunday mola1 =
the 18th, near that place, after an Illness mes i,
two weeks. Another election will have !" I
held.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

ggNo tidinss yet Of the "Gar.r BRIrArs."
She is supposed to have very large number
Of passengers on board. Fears are entertained
rat she has been lost
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
WDOD--W00D--W00D.

Wac sIhsng our many country subscribers
Injected to. US, will bring us few cords of
wood7 Weare much in want Of the article
al this time, and hope as our empty pockets
have appealed in rain for money, we shall at
least get rood enough "to strike light around
our desolate hearths during these cold frosty
mornings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

WILLIAM Hupsos, for the murder o. - ~
wife, three children, and sister-in.law, ~ "a. :.
dleton County, in May last, was rel :
Franklin, last week, and found GUILTY y
MURDER IN THE FIRST pEeREE-and SENTENCE
10 be hung.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

SICKNESS AT THE WEsr.-In Michigan,
Wisconsin, Indiana aud Illinois there has been
much suffering this Fall, particularly in the
villages bordering on streams. We have now
before us an account Of one family at Water
Town, Wisconsin, who removed some month,
ago from Onondaga County, New York, their
number when they removed was eight per
sons, seven ofwhom have died, leaving only
one daughter, aged twelve years-.N Y. Corn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

CoLoRED VorERs.-The New York State
Convention, after considerable debate, agreed
10 allow The exciting provision ofthe Constltu-
ton relative to colored PERSONS vote, to re-
main as IL Is at present, which permits them 10
vote on freehold Of $3.50. Bank charters
are prohibited forever
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

52.Jo9 tons and ~ SOC passengers.
TIE meet this great increase of the travel
and trade, tho machinery OF the Company has
been much increased.
There were 1888 tons o. coal carried over
the road--an increase Of Z, 373 over last year.
There relaxing Of the road 10 Harper's Fer
~, with new and improved rail, has been
progressing very rapidly, and expected to be
completed for use before the list Of January
next
The number OF passengers carried over The
Washington road was l57. l56 in the year,
beng an increase Of 50, SIS over the previous
year; and IN the sam- time the revenue from
this road increased S2l ,S5l 50--,an increase
justly ascrbed to the reduction IN fare which
was made in September last.
The gross revenue Of the
Company for the main
stem ofihe road amount
ed to ss95,3l5 "a
The expenses were 454.S39 %
Net profits, si40,475 46
This is an increase Of s65,7l3 90 over the
profits OF last year, and more than per cent.
on the capital Of the Company or the prof
It's sos, 1864 have been paid on accounts Of
the Barrngs' debt and 1924 ,lS4.7o 10 a sub
scuplon TO the Connellsyille Railroad, to tie
of the road, purchase Of loco
motives, SC. berg $90,54094, or about
per ct. on the capital.
OF the money remaining the Board have APP
piled $4,000 10 the sinking fund on account
of the Washington road loan, and the rest TO
pay portion Of the dividend of three per cent
which has been declared. 10 the stockholders,
and made payable as follows TO holders Of
less than fliy shares Of stock 3 per cent. in
and TO holders of more than fifty
shares one per cent. IN money, and two per
cent in six per cent. bonds of The Company,
with interest payable quarterly, and redeema
bic 10 twenty years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

Nor UNDERsTooD.-Many voter when
asked the questios, "For or against Biennial
Sessions" knew not @hat to answer. One
at this box, answered that he was a black
SMITH, another, that his ticket embraced his
sentiments, and third that it was nobody's
business. In Clearspring, some old fellow
supposed 1T 10 be another id Rail Road pro-
lect through Virginia, to tax Maryland
Thus, IN this highly blessed Couny-highly
blessed with newspapers we mean-we find
men who knew SO little Of this great public
matter, that they supposed it TO be Rail Road
PROJECT Take the newspapers.--Hagersto,c,s
(.nd) Her. Of Freedom
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

THANKsGIvING.-The Governor of MARY
land has issued his proclamation, appointing
Thursday, the goth Nove,nbx, as a day Of
publie Thanksgiving
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
Election OF MAYOR.

Col JACOB G. DAWES was or Wednesday
last, the l4th inst, elected MAYOR OF the City
of Baltimore by majority of I02 votes over
Capt AARON r. LEvERING, the Wing Candi-
date. Col. D. is personally very popular, and
can at any time command good number Of
Wing co:es from amongst his Wing friends
although he always takes good care never to
rots himself for any Wing, it matters not ,chat
may be their personal relations That is the
true course, as long as ''prnciples, no; men,"
are the standards The City Council will
stand: FIRsr BRANCH. II Dcmocrats-9
Wings. In the SECOND BRANCH, 5 to s.
Last year in the First Branch there were II
Democrats and Whigs-in the Second
Branch, Democrats-l Wing
GIVE perceive that our former esteemed
and talented townsman, the Rev. JOHN PoisAI.,
now Of New York, has been appointed an
Agent for the American Bible Society for the
State of Virginia
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
Extract Of a Speech Of Col. MoPHERsos, g
Page County, Ia

at the white basis was clearly understood
by the great body Of all our Eastern friends, it
would no longer be a scarecrow it would soon
find friends in that quarter What is the
white basis Representation on the free white
| population alone, Representatives in the Leg
lslature IN proportion to the qualified voters IN
the State, as near as may be. For instance
say that every seven hundred voters shall elect
delegate, This was the principle contended
for by Gen. ROBERT b. TAYLOR, of Norfolk
that noble, Independent, intelligent, patriotic
son of Eastern Virginia, (now no more,) in
the Convention of 1929, surrounded by MADl-
SON, MoNRoE, MARSHALL ,RANpoLPH, TAzE-
WELL, BARBOUR JOHNSTON, DoDDRinGE, MER-
GER, BALDWIN. CAMPBELL, ofBrooke. proclal
med tearlessly the doctrine, that the freemen OF
Nrgnlas hould be represented in the councils of
the country without regard 10 wealth: that rep
reSentauon should ofright be based on the quail
flied voters of the State'' He was brilliant
light IN the East, guiding through penlous as
saults the great principles OF free government
The spirit of that great man has fled to the CIV
er OF all things, but his name wiz be remember
ed by the generous sons OF Western Virginia,
so long as free government is tolerated, or
noble deeds excite admiration.
| after all the discussion about the fears
ing the tax on slaves, should the West get the
power in the Legislature, find upon exami
nation, that the East pays only about $50 900
year more slave tax than the West.-aad il
will oe seen that Richmond city alone pays
nearly as much into the treasury as all the
slave tax amounts TO in Eastern Virginia and
yet Richmond, Norfolk and Petersburg, pay
ing one-ourth Of all the taxes oil the East. have
but one Delegate each and how are these
towns enabled to pay so large a proportion Of
State Taxes Because they are built up in
part by the trade Of the West pouring into their
laps.
''Mr, Speaker, should be pleased to see
large town spring up in the West, in the neigh
borsood of Parkerburg, with railroad that
Will not cost the State a dollar, passing through
Virginia to Hardy, Shenandoah and Jefferson
on to the Potomac. Such a town on the Vlr
gina side OF the Ohio river, would soon over
take Baltimore, and be rich enough TO pay an
annual State tax of Sl50,000 into the State
treasury; and the counties surrounding this
large Western Virginia city would so increase
in wealth, as to pay yearly tax OF $4,000
more than they now pay, and much relieve
Eastern Virginia ortaXatlon. Then our Eas-
tern friends would not complain about paying
more taxes than the WeSt-then they would
give the West an equal representation Mr..
| Speaker, the day Is not far distant, when a
! large town will rise up in the West, which
VIII be rich enough 10 pay more than the East
INTO our treasury. Then our Eastern friends
VIII rejoice with us. There is no deusion in
this; the thing will happen. Our Eastern
friends might as well he liberal in advance
with good grace, and pass the substitute Of
the gentleman from Wythe."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
IN A 'TE.sAas egG, va.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER %, 1876.
im'siist,rti every THURSDAY MORNING
ri 9Sto1 rs Rsvnsee, $3.50 Within sir
nsenths, nnd 5000 after ak months.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
"Apd what i, Friendship but name.
A charm that Iulls TO sleep,
A shade that follows wealth and fame,
Aud leaves the wretch TO weep"

We shall not yet give up so far 10 a mlsan-
thropic spirit as to adopt this sentiment, though
we confess we have had many incidents IN our
career 10 bring il wildly before the memory.
But we did not set out to write homl!y on
sentiment We commenced 10 speak on mat
ters of business, and il the public feel any in
terest in the subject that interest will be mani
Tested in substantial manner.
We propose, therefore, to furnish our paper
at 2 per annum to every subscriber who will
add one name to his own. at the same rate, il
ad-ance,--or we will furnish three copies for
S. in advance. Or, il 800 hundred names be
added to our list, we will, in the spring, com
mence the issue Of a semi aceshly paper, at So
per annum in advance
lfnone Of these propositions shall meet IA
ror, we shall then jog on quietly at The old
rates. until we can better ourself in some new
position. We always like plain talk, and de
test DISCUSSES of all sorts, either in matters of
feeling or business-and we must be par1oned,
if in this there is any thing too blunt for the
public taste, or the object in view.
9s~In speaking thus, however, it would be
ingratitude not to remember and acknowledge
the kindness CT many, who ARE always thought
full and punciua, and who never neglect us.
They are the "salt Of the EARTH" and have
their reward in the consciousness of having
''done unto others as they would be done by"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

bic. AS public man, we have becn honored
and sustained, probably far beyond our deserts
but IN our humble aEd tollsome vocation,
from which we expect our daily bread, we
must say, ID al candor, we have not met
with sica encouragement as the ability of
so pspglous a town as Winchester, and so
respectable neighborhood. would author
ne Us b expect There has been too little
consideration for our difficulties and our wants.
Men Of heart and soul in other things ksye
not permitted their thoughts to BE- cast upon
US, TO inquire whether any duty or their part
bad been iott unpefosmed, OF any hide kind
ness omitted. Ia plain terms. some who ought
10 have paid for what they have contracted,
have failed % do so--and have failed 10 mani
fest tlist sort ofinirrest which the other party
always exhibit 10 their editors. How many Of
our influential men have ever given themselves
the trouble to add single additional name to
our Ilst2 How many OF them have taken the
pains to impress upon their neighbors the
propriety, nay the expedency, OF sustaining a
local psper2 A town or city is generally jud
ged oil BY strangers according 10 the character
and prosperity of its newspapers, and every
good citizen has as much real interest in Keep
ing them up, as IN erecting or sustaining de-
cent public institutions, or comfortable tho
iouS ltdtts' q tue printer IS 100 ollen lelt 10
shin for himself, with scarce cheering word,
to work his way through a continually chilling
atmosphere.
We have reyolye1 in our mind various plans
for enhancing our business-either by twice
week issue, or BY some energetic personal
effort TO increase our list of subscrbers-but in
all our propositions we have not met cheer
ing response. We now state. in plain terms,
to our Wing friends, that il we are expected to
remain amongst them, and add our mite TO the
promotion Of a common cause, we must have
Three Hundred additional subscribers. These
can readily be obtained, if each one Of them
will just resolve in his own mind to add one
only one-Ato the list. Have we not 800 friends
in Frederick? Are we 10 realize, at the age of
so. the truth Of the poets remark
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22

-sThis letter has been delayed on account OF the
repested failures Of tho New Orleans mail sincs
last sunday.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-16
"A Card.

YTyHE subscriber takes this method to inform his
Il customers, and the public generally, that he
has for The present, removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side Of the street,
next door to Mr.. Kincheys confectionery, and OPP
posite to Mr. Dyer's Auction Store, South side Of
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10Th and lh
Streets where he can be found at all times, ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice. and in the best AMI most fash
ionable style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his
tire stock will be sold, from and after this date at
Cast, and no mistake. To those wishing TO pur-
chase he would say call and see his stock, consist
ing Of almost every article, size, quality and price,
in his line of business, worn by gentlemen, ladies',
boys misses, youths and children.
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. b. The subscriber has on band between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers OF the finest quality, a 81 rs
per pair. i. b. q.
march 25-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-16


T,RESH GROCERIES The subscriber is now
Il receiving by packets S ateslnan and Alexan-
dria, from New York, his Fail and Wintersl pply
Of Family Groceries, making his assortment com
plete.
II is deemed unnecessary 10 euumerate general-
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz:
st Cox, Porto Rico, New Olleat.s, Muscovada
Sugar In hhls. aud bhls.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Pow dereu, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar house, st. Croix, and n. i. Syrup
New Orleans Porto Rico, Sugar-house, ST.
Croix, and Trinidad Moasses.
TEAS
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young liyson, Skim and
Black fresh aud of the btst quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java Maracaibo, LaguyIa, (grecn and
Whlte,) Rio, ST. Calharines, and Angosu,a
Spices of every description, ground anu un-
ground ~
Catsups in great variety
Sardnes and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, Theoretically
sealed
Anchovies, CaPers, and olives
Baker's Kitchens, and others maxi, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil Of very Superior qualify
French and other Musialds
Fish, Macke,el, Tin bbls and kits (shad, Salm on
Cod, and Herring
CtND-Eo-operW, AudInaulhe, OlGrlne, and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUl -Rasins, Curraits, Prunes, Figs, APP
pies, Cranberrirs, &c.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
go bhls. New York. OF choice brands
50 bbs Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superfne
100 packages BuckwheA Flour, (New York;
Oat and CornmeaI
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Miidlings
| 600 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs fresh Dned Beef
OIL
100 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, beached and ur-
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Panulla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, IN great variety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
SOAP
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
20 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pails Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
&c.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens Of Washington hitherto, he respectful.
ly sohcits continuance OF the same.
S HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street.
dec l3-tf