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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18

II has been thought advisable by prominent
public men al Washington, that an organized
plan of procuring the contributions so urgent
iy needed should be originated in the federal
capital and accordingly, at the meeting of
Wednesday night, which the National lntelli-
gencer describes as the largest which was ever
Witnessed IN that city on any like occasion,
such plan was unanimously adopted.
On motion Of MIR. WEBSTER, on behalf Of
committee, very impressive resolutions were
adopted, declaring the urgent necessity Of the
emergency and recommending "a general ma
tionai movement IN favor OF the suffering poor
of Ireland, !" by means Of ga general contribu
ton IN money or provisions, the proceeds TO
be forwarded, with all practicable dispatch, 10
the scene Of suffering" The Mayor Of New
York, Hon. Nj. II. GRIYNELL, and Hon.
CoRaELIus w LAwREscE Of that city, were ap.
pointed a General Committee TO receive the eontri
buttons and foi ward them ireland aud il was re.
CONNIE bded 10 the people throughout the ccuatry
10 appoint subsidiary committees TO collect and for.
ward TO the General Commtlee contributions "in
Indian corn, meal and other prov isions." An clio
qnent address, prepared by the Rev URyiLLE
DEWEY, was presented and unanimously adopted.
At the time that we hear Of this patriotic
proceeding in Washington, informed Of
other with the same charitable design which has
taken place in the great city Of the South West
Oh tue ftu instant very ava thibusiasifc as
semblsge met at the Commercial Exchange in New
Orleans, and adopted energetic me assures TO aid in
the work Of sending relief 10 Ireland. The meet
ing was addressed, in speeches Of great eloquencc
aud warmth, by the Hon. HESRy CLAY. Gov. JoHN
sos, the Hon. S. S PREsTIss and other gentlemen.
The Delta refers TO Mr. CLAWS remarks as fol-
lows:
First, came the matchiess Orator Of the West
-HENRy CLAY. His presence kindled perfect
Juror OF enthusiasm in the vast nssembiage Though
sivered over with the SHOWS Of seventy winters,
his noble aud comm nding brow, and still erect fig
ure-hls flashing eye and genus aiming face, de-
cared the orator, who for quarter Of century has
filled the GRID with the renown Of his eloquence-
who has alternately held listening Senates aud mp
plaudIng crowds unclaimed by his trsnscendent el-
oquence, until he may claim, without rival the
prize and distinction Of Orator ofhe Age and Of the
Country. HEsRy CLAY addressed the assembsge
with all the grace. ease, frrvor aud psihos and in
that incompatible voice, still retaining its wonted
tch, varied aud dncet tones, which, thirty years
ago, welded the and the fee lings ofhe peo
pie, and the peoples representatives. He spoke
for about fifteen minutes in the most excellent taste,
and TO the purpose. His language plain, pure
and nervous, and his sent ments were full Of kind
heart,dness, sympathy and philanthropy. MIR.
CLAWS speech was received with the most raptu
rous expressions Of delight and satisfaction by the
audience I"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
VIRGINIA REGIMENT.

We have been favored with the perusal OF
several letters from the Berkeley Volunteers,
now al Fortress Monroe, from which we learn
that the ceremony Of the presentation Of the
Flag, voted by the Legislature of the State to
"Me Iirginia Regiment Of Volunteers" was
very imposing indeed. The presentation
speech of Gov. SMITH and the reply Of Col.
HAarEAmcr are spoken Of in high terms Of
compliment
A handsome entertainment was given TO
the Officers and invited guests by Col. WAL
BACH, at which many enthusiastic sentiments
were given and speeches delivered. Among
the sentiments, they speak of one 10 our towns
man, CHARLES J. FAULKNER, Esq, which
was cordially and enthusiastically received
II was given by that gallant and accomplished
Officer, Maj. EARLY, Of the Virginia Regi-
ment 1t was this CHARLES JAMES FAULK-
NER, OF the County of Berkeley--the man
who, next 10 the Governor of the State, has
done more than any other person in this Com
monwealth 10 animate, sustain and bring into
its present effective condition the First Regi-
ment Of Virginia Volunteers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE BAL
TlM0RE AND OHIO RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.

The activity with which our farmers and
dealers in produce are availing themselves of
the advance in prices consequent upon late
advices from abroad, is strikingly exhibited in
the appearance of the streets and warehouses
of our town. There are at this time about g.
500 barrels Of Flour lying exposed upon the
platforms and on the ground near the Depot
IL is impossible to find room in any house for a
barrel more and Besides this, there are in the
hands Of dealers 5000 bushels of Corn, which
there are no means afforded of sending TO mar
ket Every house and shed which can be
converted into a temporary warehouse is filled,
and farmers are compelled 10 seek The Canal as
the only fright Of way" TO them. Nay more,
we learn that millers and others who have
been in the habit Of patronsing this Depot are
now hauling their -four to other points Of the
railroad from which il j. taken off with far less
difficulty. We learn from gentleman who
resides at Harper's- Ferry that the warehouses
at that place are cleared at least once in
twenty four hours, and similar reports reach
US from depots in our immediate vicinity,
whilst there is -four at this place which has
lain exposed for more than month for want
Of means Of transportation. Now il does seem
10 us that our town has not received that atten-
ton which itmeris, and though our people have
thus far submitted TO the existing state of things
without much complaint, they are not the less
sure that they have been badly treated by the
Company We do not pretend to say where
the blame lies, but from the disposition mani
! tested by the Agent here to meet the wants OF
the community, we are confident that no part
of il justly attaches itself TO him. Some Of our
dealers have large contracts for the delivery Of
produce in Baltimore, and the consequences
o. failure to comply will be serious to them.
We do hope we shall hear no more of these
inercusabie DELAYS, for whilst the increase Of
| transportation on the Road has been great,
if our information from other points be correct,
there is not sufficient excuse for the delay of
more than a month 10 which some OF our dea-
lers have been subjected
In connection with this subject, may we be
permitted TO enquire al whose risk all this flour
is exposed near the Depot without guard,
and with no safer warehouse than that which
is afforded by ''all out Of doors'2 1.-THE Com
pany would erect suitable warehouse here,
the certificate of storage issued by the Agent
would enable the dealer to draw upon his cor
respondent in Baltimore, and less inconyeni-
ence would be felt and less dissatisfaction ex-
hibi,ed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18

and drilling are behind the progress Of the age
their cobweb ropes will no longer hold the
gia nj hearts of the rnasses-their LilIiputian
arms viii be shivered in the fight Let US
then come up to our meeting, az men. as pa:-
riots anxious for the good Of the cause, and
determined 10 achieve the right. Such are
our Yiews-we have no private feelings in the
matter, and God knows we are willing to see
any man in the lead whom the majority shall
decide upon. Who, Wings OF Berkeley, do
you think is the strong man come on Sat
urday and speak your preference, and send
your voice to your brethren at Winchester--tel-
ling them what YOU think, but that if they think
differently from you, tina, you will bow in
cheerfulness to the decision. Shall we see the
Wing forces Of Berkeley on Saturday next,
the goth inst. ave hope so-come then, and
''let US reason together"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18

SUPrLiEs.-Some of the people Of this coun
try are anticipating sudden dimnution in the
demand for bread stunis abroad in consequence
ola supply obtained. We never venture up
on any Vaccination, which directly reaches
mercantile movements, but i: may be proper
TO state what others say upon the subject, and
we therefore, copy the remarks of Mr. RIcAR-
DO, in the British Parliament.
He urged that we ought not 10 impose any
check at present on our supplies, for we were
not alone IN our misery; France, Holland,
and other countries, had been compelled to re-
nit their duties. We were, therefore, put up
on our defence, and our only mode Of defence
was by remission Of our corn duties, and by
the relaxation of our navigation laws.-He
showed that before the next harvest, we should
have to supply deficiency Of 4 ,000, 900 quar-
tiers Of wheat; and that that deficiency would
require the employment Of about | $50 ships
carrying 500 tons each. we did not take
the corn in foreign ports, as best we could, our
neighbors would do so: and therefore, we
ought 10 agree TO temporary relaxation Of the
navigation laws. He then proceeded to show
that the admission Of sugar into our breweries
and distlleries was a measure OF fair Justice 10
our colonies, and to eulogise it as part and par
eel Of that system Of free trade which the Gov.
eminent was still prepared, he hoped, TO fol-
low"
Lord G. BESriscx thought that the true
policy Of The Government was to send eight
ships OF the line TO America for corn They
might make five voyages to and from that
continent before the next harvest and in that
time they would bring back 100000 quarters
no mean supply towards feeding the people
Of Ireland.
1t seems TO be on all hands agreed, that En-
rope must look TO the United States for bread
stufls until after another harvest-U. S. Gas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS, &C.

We have full reports Of the proceedings OF
Congress and the Legislature from our cores
pondents, but such is the demand upon our
columns by advertisements and the Commu-
nications Of our friends at home, upon local
matters Of exciting interest, that we reluctantly
are obliged to lay them aside, and confine our.
selves to a brief notice of them. The Editors
of the Union, the Administration Organ at
Washington, have been expelled from the
Floor of the Senate, by a vote Of Yeas 27 4,
Nays 81, for having issued and published in
that paper Of the 9th INST, libel upon that
Democrats and two Whigs--,hose who voted
were
.7yes-Messrs. Archer, Badger, Berrien,
Butler, Calhoun, Cilley. Thos. Clayton, J. NJ.
Clayton, Corwin, Crittenden, Davis, Dayton,
Evans, Greene, Huntington, Jarnagin, John
son Of La, Mangum, Miller, Morehead,
Pearce, Simmons, Upham, Webster, Wesicoit,
Woodbridge, Tulee-27.
Nays-MessrS. Allen, Ashley, Atchlson,
Anterior, Bagby, Breese, Bright, Cameron,
Cass, Chalmers, Dickinson, Dix, Fairfield,
flanagan, Houston, Mason, Niles, Sewer,
Soule, Sturgeon and Tuney-2l.
1t will be seen that four Democrats, marked
above in italics voted in the affirmative. The
offence Of 'Father RITcHE," was endorsing
a communication signed "Vudicator," in his
paper of the 9th, in which the writer charac-
terized the temporary loss of the Army Bill in
the Senate as "a MericA Ticio,y," and call
ing certain Senators "the friends and Brothers
of SANTA ANNA and AMPUDIA." 1t is suppo-
sed that "puldicator" is an inhabitant of the
"White House." and that the vote TO expe
the Unions Editors, is more a rebHke of the
Administration than Mr.. RIrcHIE. A fierce
debate sprung up among some OF the Senators
OF the opposition. Mr. TURNEY of Tenn. wa!
VERY abusive Of Mr.. CALHous, and doubles.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
SENATORIAL PORTRAITS.

"PoToMAc," the Washington Correspon-
dent Of the Baltimore Patriot, furnishes the
following sketch of the personal appearance of
three of the members Of the United States
Senate. Our readers generally, are familiar
with the appearance of Col Mason, and will
recognise at a glance the correctness Of his
likeness. If politicians are TO be judged by
"their hair" and the manner in which ''it
stands OUT" &C.. then Col. Mason might be
taken for ''straight out," but we guarran-
ty that time will show him to be one Of Hun
kerdom.
The new Senator from Louisiana, Mr..
PIERRE SoULE, is a very gentee, dark com
plexoned French-lookng gentleman, with
good face, and profuson of very glossy black
hair! He speaks broken English with a sharp,
quick accent. He appears 10 be about forty
three or four years fage, and is fine speci-
men of Louisiana creole! He is lawyer
of distinction, and has been prominent Sen
ator in the Legislature of his State.
Mr.. Mason, the new member from Virgin
ia, is about the same age Of Mr.. SoULE, but is
quite bald, and therefore looks older at first
glance. He is a tall man with large well
shaped head, and decidedly an intellectual
face. The cast Of his features is much like
that of Mr.. BADGER, and they are both about
equally bald, though differently. Mr. BAD
GERS hair, at the sides and back Of his head,
is brown and inclines to curl. Mr.. MAsoN's
is black and looks as if it preferred TO stand out
independently all about the head, and presents
an uncomSed appearance
So much for the personal appearance OF
these three new Senator'S One thing more,
Mr.. BADGER is a shorter and rather squarer
built man than Mr.. Mason.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
lconmuMcATrD.l
THE WING CANDIDATE.

.Msssrs. Editors I'll see by your las, paper
that arrangements are about to be made to hold
Convention IN the 10Th Congressional Dis
trict for the purpose Of nominating Wing
Candidate.
If this Convention could be avoided, think
il would be much better for Wing success in
this District
About Conventions OF this sort. there is too
much disposition TO caucus, and in this way
TO defeat the wishes and desires of the people.
We always have our suspicious aroused when
ever we hear Of Convention. 1t rs an evil
it curtails that free and spontaneous desire OF
the people-indeed, in these Conventions, it
very rarely occurs that the people get whom
they wan,-bui submit 10 the nomination for
the sake Of peace.
But if Convention is 10 be the mode Of
presenting the Candidate, there is one name
that We have not, as yet, seen offered TO the
consideration ofihe contemplated Convention
tina, name is CHARLES J. FAULKNER,
Esq. We are confident in saying no name can
be offered 10 the Wings of this District, better
calculated 10 rally them in their duty as friends
Of sound Republican prnciples--he has been
tried, and we have ye, to hear that he has ever
been found wanting.
The names already announced are good and
true, and the gentlemen deserve all the
praise bestowed, and we have no doubt Of their
ability-but in Mr.. FAULKNER we have one
who appears TO be peculiarly adapted for a
Representative of the people--he has studied
politica economy with more than usual sue
cess.
He has ranyassed this District once. and
that at a time when none was found to bear
the Wing standnrd--he confronted opposition
when others had not the courage for this,
II nothing else, he deserves the gratitude as
well as the nomination of the Wings. When
certain defeat awaited him, he yet, for Wing
principles, for the Wing cause, submitted 10 be
defeated-bui though defeated he yet did good
service in keeping the Wings banded togeth-
er, for future efforts when success might crown
those efforts for this, and this alone, he de-
serves the highest praise-for this, he deserves
a nomination at the hands ofthe Wings OF this
District. either BY Convention or by County
Meeting. In either case, we submit his claims,
feeling confident no name could be presented
that would give more ardor or zeal to the
great Mass Of the Wings OF this District. than
the name Of CHARLEs J. faulkner, Esq.
"THE VOICE OF BERKELEY"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
COMMUNICATED.

ltOMhtNICATED.I
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR IRELAND,
The accounts from this fated island, show a
degree of misery and suffering almost unparal
leed in the worlds history. In this land Of
abundance, we can scarcely conceive of hu-
man beings dying by thousands for the want
of the merest necessaries Of life-yet such is ac-
tually the case at this moment on the other
side of the Atlantic. The poorest of our peo-
pie become rich by comparison, for as yet we
know not what il is TO suffer, TO sicken and
die, with the pangs of hunger. No mother
here has ever looked upon her starving child
begging in agony TO, a few grains Of corn, IA Il
ding away from her sight from want of susie.
nance. This occurs now not in one, but in
thousands Of families Of suffering Ireland
Men, women and children are dying daily for
want Of bread. Can we refuse, out of our
abundance, TO give some aid to these children
Of misery? Who is too poor 10 give some
thing-a barrel OF -four. dollar, or a bushel
OF corn2 Every man can contribute a mite,
and every mite will tell among the sufferers.
The coolest humanity dictates the necessity OF
doing something. Let old Berkeley then make
an effort in the common cause Of humanity
several subscriptions are already out for mo
ney. and it is suggested that provisions also be
given, furnished at the Depot for instance,
whence, when sufficient quantity will be OBJ
tanned, they will be sent to Baltimore for ship
ment. What we do, let US do quickly-for
while we are thinking, men are starving.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
IRELAND.

THE FAmIsE.-The liberal contributions
from England to a degree have miugated the
dreadful sufferiugs of the poor; still death 10
doing his work amongst them with undated
activity.
Theirs was a rumor current TO the effect that
the government have so lately as Thursday at
ternoon, pledged themselves not to apply any
Of the war vessels TO the importation OF provi-
sions from foreign ports and that they wIllmere-
ly act as carriers from the principal ports in
England 10 the coasts on which the destitution
i. greatest Every day the opinion is gaining
ground that there are only few weeks provi-
sion in the country, and unless immense i'm
ports arrive, famine must reach the better
classes OF the people as well as the peasantry
and artisans.
The provincial papers supply the ordinary
mass OF facts in reference TO the terrible desti-
tuition which prevails-"d by starvation
have ceased 10 attract attentIon-almost every
paper published within the provinces of Con-
naught and Munster has a string OF them,
while the north appears to be sinking to the
deplorable condition of the midland counties oil
Leinster Two children have died OF starva-
ton in EnniskIllen. Several persons have
died of starvation in the counties Of Monag-
han and Armagh and Donegal and Antrim
are afflicted with all the horrors Of want and
food, and consequent disease.
The papers are filed with accounts oil nor
rid murders and outrages.
A great meeting of the Irish landlords was
held at Dublin on the 18th. Strong resolutions
EXPRESSIVE of the sense of the meeting were
passed, and petition, with an immense num-
Der of signatures, framed and forwarded 10
London.
Bar.p RIors IN THE CRY OF DUBLIs.-On
the 10th Jan. body OF about 300 men collected
at Broadstone, and. having arranged their
plans, rushed down DominIeK sueet INTO Dor
set-s,reet. where they attacked bread cart,
and IN an instant seized its contents. Shortly
afterwards they attacked a second cart, when
five or six mounted policemen, and about the
same number Of footpolice came upon them.
A scufle ensued, aud the police succeeded IN
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18
REV. WILLIAM II. COFFIN.

At the close OF his lecture on Thursday
evening, the / lth inst, before the Martinsburg
Literary Association, the Rev. VIM. II. Cor
FIN made it known that as he was soon about
TO leave Martinsburg, his connexion with the
Society mightbe considered dissolved. Where
upon, Col. E. p. HUNTER arose and express
sed the regret Of the Association, and of the
citizens generally, that we were about to lose
so valuable citizen, and offered the following
resolution, which Were unanimously adop-
ted =
Resolred, That the thanks OF this Association
are justly due, and are hereby rendered to the
Rev. VIM. II. CoFFIs 70. the efficient aid
which he has afforded in promoting its object;
and especially, for the two able lectures deliv-
cred by him during the course.
Resolped. That this resolution be published
in the papers Of our town.
WIN. LOVE, Chmn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18

The NEXT PREsIDESr.-There will proba-
bly, be difficulty on the part of either of the
great political parties of the Union, in fixing
upon the candidates to be supported for the
Presidency at the next election. We trust,
however, that no man of weak mental calibre
will ever again be President of the United
States. We have had enough of TYLERs and
Folks. II does not require much talent in a
ruler, to iniiict evils on country and stain its
annals with crime and shame. or this we
had proof enough. A rat can sink and destroy
noble ship by gnawing hole through its
oottom--Snd insignificant shrrnaps have caused
an inundaton in New Orleans.-Boston Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18

Gyandsons of Albert Galiatin.-Tbe
Union,own "Genius" publishes the com,
pany roll of Faye,te Volunteers attached
to the I'd Pennsylvania regiment. inpas'
sing our eye over the list, we notice the
names of William F. and Albert &. Mich
olson, grandsons ofthe distinguished Albert
Gallaiin, whose name is so intimately asso,
ciated with the early political history OF
the United States. In 1886 the elder bro
Their (Willam) was also member OF Inc
company which left Washington, Pennsyi'
vania, TO assist the Texan rebels IN then
fight for liberty. He goes now to Try
again"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-18

We learn from the Martinsburs Gazette
that the Wings of Berkeley district, are deter
mined TO hold convention on the Sd of March,
TO nominate candidate for Congress. That's
Ilgh,'--cut the wings of that Harper's- Ferry
Eagle, if you can. They hare already too
long cast their shadow over the district. The
gentlemen spoken Of, from whom to select a
candidate. are Messrs. A. KENNEDY of Jeffer-
sor, J. S. GALLAHER of the Winchester Re
publican, r. Y. CONRAD Of Winchester, A.
HUNTER OF Jefferson, c. J. FAULKNER of
Berkeley. and p WILLIAMS of Frederick
Cum. Gu.