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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-12

he Election Returns.
The following table is corrected by the last telegraph
c dispatches. 1t is accurate as the telegraph will
| permit US to make it,:
MEMBERS OF CoNaREss ELECT
Wings in Rallies.
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yonn T. Meniu' Joseph Allen, Eugene Bogart,
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NEW YORK. HAvRE AND PARIS EXPRESS
huhNCr--Ihe undersigned having despatched a
Special agent TO France TO attend the business Of the
WI receive orders<o the purchase and
OF goods OF AL descriptions by the French Steamers the
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snu oespatch Letters and parcels will also be received
9t annmsslon 70 and from the Continent The Phllsdel
pms VII leave w York on the 18th Of August and et
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PApEh CHRONOLOGICAL BARGAINS RI
rtME. Manufacture of Papes Hangngs mo 33 Pearl
Jobbers and those IN the trade that he is selling his whole
stock OIL Paper Hangings and materials manu-
syew OF declining this business for another All whole
SAFE dealers purchasing IN amount from $50 500
shall have the goods strictly at cost
10 those buy larger amounts liberal discount from net
cost PRICES" will be made Purchasers will find the prices
named IN strict acc ordance with the above
aui0 l2tsTu Th&Src X. PRINCE IA Pearl st
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
nrur1xAr1oM OF pocumEurs.

We copied from the Union, several days
since, an &c official " letter addressed by Major
Lally, then in command at Jalapa, to his su-
perior, Col. Wilson, at Vera Cruz, giving an
account Of his march from the latter to the for
mer place. A correspondent OF the Alexan-
dria Gazette states, on the authority of a gen
tleman, who had seen the original, that the
following paragraph of Major Lally's let
ter was suppressed in the publication. We
are not surprized at the solicitude of the Gov
eminent TO conceal from the eyes Of the world
facts so discreditable TO the naIonal character,
but we doubt the sobrely OF 50 doing. There
is certain SORT of fascination in the ''pomp
and circumstances of glorious war;" not only
for the vulgar, but even for minds Of higher
stamp. 1t is well occasionally TO throw aside
the tinsel drapery of Mars, that we may catch
a glimpse of his mutilaied limbs and his en-
sanguined visage. There is always a reverse
side TO the brightest pctures-and the sup
pressed extract furnishes it in this instance
Robbery and sacrilege, and oft times backer
crimes, are unfortunately too often the imme-
diate fruits Of victory :-Whig.
"JALArA, Sept. / le47.
"You speak of rumors in relation To-,
have no doubt they are true. II appears
Col. Wynkoop heard was in great danger,
and three days after my arrival at this place
he came down with three hundred men,
IS company included. The men Were
drunk when they came TO town, and remain
ed so until they went out. Several robberes
were committed here. but the most reprehen
slble act was in going to Cautepec. where
they met with no resistance, but robbed al
most every house, and, to cap the climax,
robbed the Church, and destroyed, what 10 them
was useless, but TO the church valuable. The
same thing was done at San Miguel. have
promised TO pay the Church for its losses, I'M
der General SCOTS proclamation"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
ARREST OF COLONEL c1LP1N.

The Weston (MissourD Herald, of the I'd
instant, says: "A difficulty has arisen be-
tween Coils. Wharton and Gilpin which re-
suited in placing the latter under arrest. Col.
G., on his arrival at the Fort. waited on Col.
w. for the purpose of ascertaining his orders,
and Of making arrangements preliminary TO
assuming the command of his battalion. A
difference of opinion occurred regarding the
objects Of the expedition. Both became ex
cited
Col. w stated that the battalion was TO be
stationed on the Santa Fe route for the pur.
pose Of protecting the trains, and was not to
depart therefrom. Col G.. replied ''By
Cd, sir, will pursue the Indians even tc
the mountains but that will overtake them.'
Col. W., after informing him that he was the
commanding officer of that post, and could
not allow such language TO be used, told him
that he must retract or he would put him un,
der arrest. This Gi!pin refused to do, and
accordingly, he isnow under arrest. Col. w
has forwarded his charges 10 Washington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
THE rLrCwIoNs.

Within the last fortnight elections for State
officers were held in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Georgia. In the first named Commonwealth,
SKUNK the Locofoco candidate for Governor is
elected by some 10000 majority. Pennsylvania
always gives the Loeoioco ticket majority when
none Of her important interests are involved in
the result of the election.
In Georgia the Wings have lost the Governor,
but have secured both Houses of the Legislature /;
this not only ensures the reelection of the Hon.
JoHN McPHERsoN BERRIES, the bare hope of
whose defeat threw some of our Locofoco cotem-
porares into ecstacies, but will also give us ano-
Their Wing Senator from that State in the room
of Parson CoLourrr.
Ohio has elected a majority of Wings to both
Houses of her Legislature, and consequently Mr.
ALLEN, the most boisterous and inscriptions
Demagogue in the Senate, will after the fourth Of
March 1919, give place to a Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
RITcHIE UPON WEBSTER.

The political principles of Daniel Webster, be-
ing Numerically opposed to the practices of the
selfstyled Democratic party, are of course ex-
tremely distasteful to the professors of the "pro
gressive'' faith. The people of the United States
have however, for at least quarter of century
been unanimous in assigning him place in the
front rank of the orators and statesmen of the age
A distinguished Democratic Senator declared in
his place, that the "fame of Daniel Webster is the
common property of the Union;" and if the peo-
pie of this country are wrong in their estimate Of
his abilities, the error is shared by the most dis
tinguished members of the European Cabinets.
The astute and able critic of the Government
Organ, has at length condescended to enlighten
the understandings of the faithful upon this sub
subject, by gravely informing them that the fol-
lowing description" of Daniel Websters ordtoy
is "amusing and correct" As matter Of a
musement, we copy this precious description; for
after all, the endorsement of such stuff by the en-.
thusiastic panegyrist of the Hon. VIM. Smith,
and the eloquent Newman, is rather provocative
of merrment than indignation. We respectfully
suggest to the venerable organist, to forward the
letter of his correspondent to Lord Brougham, as
worthya place in the next edition of his sketches ;
81 listened to his speech for about twenty Min
utes. 1t was heavy and demonstrating of
commonplace topics in very commonplace
manner. The speaker often appeared to hesitate
for words, and spoke with wearisome and head
boring slowness You know what mean by this
expression. The sensation produced by speak
not devoid of good sense and good sound rea-
soning powers, throwing off his truisms in slow,
laborious Manner has been well compared to that
of dull gimblet boring right into your skull.
This idea gave rise to the word bore which ex-
presses the feeling exactly. The action of the
speaker was not amiss except that he had bad
habit of every now and then Juggling at the front
of his pantaloons, as if there was something
wrong there. He also had way of giving force
and energy to particular sentences, by opening his
lips in the form of an ellipse, and then swapping
them together with considerable emphasis.
give these minute particulars of dress and man
ner, because, though not important, they are
characteristic, and therefore interesting. Well,
confess | felt thoroughly bored and, having
stood it as long as could, and seen enough of
what appeared to be good, tedious, homespun,
substantial farmer delegate from the hills of Berk
shire, left the room. !"
How stupid were the men of the 18th century,
TO mistake the man who could make such an inn
preston on the anonymous correspondent of the
Union, for great orator
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
MEXICAN wHIGIsM.

The Locoioco organs seem OF late not TO
know any name for the Wings but ".Meriem
Wings" Let US mention few facts for the
benefit of these callers Of hard names. Two
Kentucky regiments destined for Mexico are
now encamped near this city, and we are as
sured by gentleman Of the highest respecta-
biiity, who profess TO know the fact, that
large majority of the rank and file Of both reg
iments are Wings. Leander Coke, Esq,
who was the late Wing candidate for Con-
gress against Judge French, and who was
lampooned as a Mexican Wing by all the
Locoioco papers OF the State, is Captala OF
one of the very finest companies at the en-
campmenI, and by far the larger portion OF
his company are Whlgs.-There is compa-
ny upon the ground from the strong Locoioeoo
counties of Henry, Oldham and Trimbe, and
seventy men Of this company, or more ihaD
seven-tenths of il, are Wings. The regiments
are made up OF men from nine of the ten
Congressional districts Of Kentucky, but Lynn
Boyd's district, the only Locofoco district IL
the State, is not represented bya solitary yo
unteer in either regimentl Let the Locoioeo
scamps, whose tongues are so familiar VITA
the phrase "Mexican Wings" digest these
facts as they may.--Louisriile Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
THE BANr AT srAuNToN.

At meeting ofthe Directors ofthis Institution,
held on the 4th instant, ALEX II. ii STUART
was elected President-receivlng every vote of
the Directory but his own. Mr.. Stuart, for rea-
sons of private nature, declined accepting the
appointment, and resigned his seat at the Board.
The vacancy in the Board thus occasioned, was
filled by the election of JEFFERSON KINNEY
Col. JAMES CRAwFoRp was then elected Paeei
dent and Erwin Nj. TAYLOR, Cashier of the
Bank. The Stanton Spectator of Wednesday
states that the other officers of the Bank had not
been elected.-Richmond Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

The New YoRK TRIBUNE publishes an
extract from private letter, written, ii says,
"by an eminent Southern statesman 10 a friend
at the North on the subject Of the slavery
extension" We quote the following pas
sages:
If California or any other Mexi-
can Department were coded 10 us, the people
(havmg already municipal Iaws) would there
by change their allegiance; their relation to
their ancient sovereign would be dissolved I;
but their relations 10 each other and their
Rights of Property would remain undisturbed;
and, as their laws do not now recognize slaves
as property, but forbid the relation of Master
and Slave, how could il be introduced without
law of Congress creating it?-Would not
mere silence exclude it as effectually as any
other model wide Peters Reports, 81, SCI
If so, .the South" will have to demand Of
Congress law to propagate Slavery by crea-
ting II de moro? IL they do this, ,oiat becomes
of our old doctrine Of Interference If
Congress has no power TO abolish, how do we
find power to create II 7!
Congress never yet created Slavery in any
State or Territory. No State Of the Union
ever created Slavery. In all former acquisi-
lions, the Territory was ceded iCih Slavery
the relation Of Master and Slave already ex-
listed therein; and all that has been done AT
any time was TO abstain from abolishing those
rights of property as they existed al the period
of our purchase.
The Wilmot Provso principle, therefore, is
not an old question. So far as il is identical
with former contests in this respect, the argu-
ment is against Slave Extension for if Con
gress adhere TO the old rule, of taking Terrific
ry as we find it, the new purchase must be
accepted as II is, with Slavery forbidden by the
existing law,
The Wilmot Proviso is nothing more nor
less than friendly notice that this policy will
be adhered to. So il strikes me. And il here
occurs TO me that Mr.. Calhoun's abstract res
outlons are exactly what will leave the newly
acquired territory free of Slavery If they are
fairly carried into practice.
If the argument here presented is sound the
enactment of the Wilmot P:oviso would be
merely declaratory of a principle already ex-
slng, as embodied in the laws of Mexico. in
the territories TO which the Proviso has refer
ence. The rejection OF such declaratory en-
actment might be put upon the ground that ii
is unnecessary for, if il should not be adopted,
the municipal laws Of Mexico in the terrific
rles in question, unless changed by act of Con-
gIess, would constitute IN themselves a pro-
viso substantially the same as that proposed by
Mr.. WLMor, of Pennsylvania, in The House
of Representatives.
The subject is full Of difficulties. The at
tempts which have been made, and which the
Administration party in New York and Penn
sylvania are now making, to evade the issue
which the question presents, will scarcely sue
coed. In one shape or another it seems inev-
liable that the responsibility of the issue, grave
and momentous as it is, must he met, when
ever the annexation OF any portion Of new ter
riory shall take place
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
LUTHERAN EVANGELICAL SYNOD.

This body convened in this place on Thursday
evening last. and closed its session yesterday.
The subjects brought before the Synod, seemed to
be of deeply interesting and exciting character,
though the several speakers exhibited throughout
the discussions, that courtesy and brotherly kind
ness towards each other, which should ever char
acterizo an assemblage of Christian brethren. In
displayed, while one or two of the Revercd
speakers displayed an ingenuity in treating the
subject under discussion, which inclined us to
suspect they were bred for the bar. The preach
ing was well attended and is highly spoken of.
The pulpits of the Methodist, German Reformed
and Presbyterian Churches, were occupied by
members of the Synod on Sunday
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
N. z. LOCO roco CONVENTION

Our readers have been apprised of the pro
ceedngs Of the harmonious Democracy" OF
New York. in their late Convention at Syra-
cuse. 1t must have been rich scene. Such
noise, quarrelling, and uproar, were hardly e.
yer witnessed or heard. When the excite.
ment was at its highest pitch. Attorney Gene
raj Van Buren,, appeared in the crowd, noun
ted chair, and using his hands as a sort Of
speaking trumpet, cried. "Mr. Chairman,
command peace. | shall be indicted i'll don'I
quell this riot" That, Of course, increased
the clamor and laughter. 1t is no use trying
TO describe the scene, but deguerreoiype Off
would make the fortune OF picture
.4ier,adria Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
PoxTTx cs AND POETRY.

The venerable organSsi OF the Executive is
IN an ecstacy of exul'ation over beautiful"
loi OF new verses from the pen Of Mrs. LYDIA
JANE Person, procured by special agent Of
the Union for the columns Of that paper, and
which MIR. RiToHiE thinks will bear a favor
able comparison with the far.famed ssSiar
Spangled Banner" AS neither the agent.
whose position under the Government is left
TO conjecture, nor The proprieiors of the organ
have secured the copy right Of this delectable
eifusion, we copy the opening verses, and the
conclusion, in order 20 enable our readers to
Judge of what is considered good poetry by
the voiaries Of progress. II will be seen, tina,
the lady, who the editor informs us is disiin-
g,rished for her christian piety, goes the whole
figure for subjugauon and annexation, SEN
timent which his correspondent endorses with
all his heart. Mrs. PERSON, it will be recol-
lecied, is a bountful contributor TO newspapers
and magazines and has done muchio swell that
Weak, washy, everlasting flood,
of rhyming rodomontade which deluges the
countryunder, the imposing title Of poetry. Our
political predjudices may disqualify US for The
task of fair criticism, but it does seem to us that
Mrs. LYprA's verses breathe more OF the spirit
which actua,ed the worshipers Of Terminus,
than that fthe followers of the meek and lowry
Jesus, whilst we cannot help thinking that the
fair poetess derived more Of Transportation from
the in huence of Treasury pap, than from the
streams of Helicon:
sit may not be Forbid it God
Forbid it, all that patriots prize
That land has tasted ireemen' IS blood
Their dust within its bosom lies.
'Twere madness TO resign the soil
On which onr conquering feet have trod
Battling our way with glorious toll -
1t may not be--iorbid it, God
No, never this is holy ground,
Bought and baptised with patriot blood ;
See with her letters half unbound,
She lifts her hands to Freedom God
By Freedoms God, she shall be free
Huzza brave hearts press boldly on
Strike home, nor pause till victory
Shall put her olive garland on
Till Ger that land to utmost parts
Our Eagles sheltering wings are spread
And Taylor throned on freemen's hearts
Enjoys his laurels in their shade
We are constrained TO omit great deal Of
hard swearing, utterly unworthy Of a lady of
distinguished christian piety, and 10 dismiss
the subject with the remark, that if the fact of
having lost brave and patriotic sons upon its
soil. confers an unquestionable right to any
country. then England is entitled to at least
two thirds of the habitable globe, including
these United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

The Democratic schisms at Albany threat
ems the stability Of The party in the Empire
State. The portion of them called Barnburn.
ers. whom MIR. JoHN VAN BuREs was not
permitted 10 represent in the Syracuse Con
ventioB, have had rousing meeing-Hon'
BRADFoRD r. WooD, ex-Member Of Con
gresS, prcsiding-and denounced the Conven-
ton IN terms, namely:
''fhai we regard the recent State Conven-
ton at Syracuse as corrupt IN IT'S ineepuoh'
fraudulent in lis organization trucking, We
nal, and false in regard to the principals OF
Democracy. aud utterly indifferent 20 the pop,
ular voice in ihe selection OF candidates anu
we hereby rpuaiais aud condemn IT'S aeuons'
and award 10 rs nominations no o1hsr su-
thorily or regard Than any Democrat chooses
10 pay TO the aborliye recommendation q
majority Of Conservatives, who, Of the eloso
OF the Convention. impOienuy aiienp'eI
give the ticket "A democratic endorsement
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

The Washington Union says that "Mr
Webster has no popularity out Of his own
State" Still his case appears TO be better
than that of Mr.. Polk, who has no popularity
IA his own State. He was bealea for the OF.
flee of Governor 10 his own State, and he
was beaten for the Presidency in his own
State, and he has, within the last two months,
received from his own State another sentence
unqualified condemnalion.-Lori Jour
nal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

TnE SMALLEST HORSE YET..-A mere
pigmy horse, weighing forty five pounds, the
smallest one that ever lived, has been sent to
Gen. Tom Thumb, as present from java
1t is great wonder.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

AZ The Augusta Democrat thinks that the
defeat Of JOHN p. KENNEDY in Baltimore City,
is satisfactory rcfutation of the arguments con-
tanned in his letters. We need not remind our
contemporaries that this is rather unfortunate To-
gle for its party the views of Mr.. KENNEDY are
certainly popular in Baltimore, as the measures
Of Nh. Polk seem 10 be in Tennessee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21
DIsTrNGU1sHEp ARRIVALS.

Ex-Prcsident Tyler and lady Hon. Henry A.
Wise and family, our late Minister to Brazil
Hon. Mr.. Hcnshaw, and Capt Upshur and fam
lily of the Army, arrived at Baltimore on We'd
nesbay
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

DEATH OF CHANCELLOR HARPER.-The
South Carolina papers announce the decease,
on the 10Th instant. Of the distinguished and
greatly esteemed citizen of that State, Chan
cellor WILLIAM HARPER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

At the late Wing State Convention in Massa-
ehuseits, Messrs. Rufus Choato and w G. Bates
were appointed Senatorial delegates to the Ma
tional Convention
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-10-21

ONE OF THE B'Hoys.--A boy OF l6, raised
in New York, measures seven feet one inch
in height, and weighs l72 pounds. He has
grown nine inches in the past year.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-09-25
no 900 gSa1N ARD.

every arlIcie IA our Inns at from one IL Two day notice
zen Il llNNIII,A
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-09-25
MANAGERS OFFICE.
QUARTERS.
-iNIMN.

Alexandra Lottery Class %,
Draws So. I@.lAI1- - w.. II it1Wn.
/ prze Ja O00. ~. see. Lot 10000. 80 of 1000
Ticket, I3dottJr~.a certificate ~ " ieic fiek-
cts will ee-t ITO dollar. -harss Ia proportion
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-09-25

Isau- SEPT u. l-l7. = Nos. ~ drawn
/ plIzr 2U.u1o. 10000. 1000. to0e, @Qho.
TT l3Qp. 3at IlaH 10 et luu. Il, kcls SEA- Ger
tiGcatr oi - whole tickets viii cost 10 dol
las. shans III proportion.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-09-25
REGISTER.

REPORTED Hf c. II BERRY
test water in the ehannel-rsing.
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Il Rs4fs f8r thl lust p hours. ending ycsitr
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ARRIVED.
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IN. Vernon, Parkinson, Cincinnati.
DEPARTED.
LAND Packet, Hunter, Pittsburgh.
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|Dt. Fnaklin. Mcclure. ST. Louis.
Diligence. Morley. Cincinnati.
Magnet. Conaut. Pittsburgh.
Campbell, Cincinnati.