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q. From what point was the PRONUNCIATION made!
A 1t made from Nontsrey, where it was dated
q In that same letter yor say, HE, Com shubrick
take charge Of the civil affairs in California and that
you cheerfuy soquie-c.d to his authority Now, was
not Com Stockton fully In authority under those in
structions when you got to San Diego as Com. Shu-
brick when you got to Monterey!
,o1s % socp,nn .s ,hsrs ina IN ful sxsrcss Of ali
the orders which he had received from thu Navy De-
partmsnt and Of those which he had received from
Com slost, taso from the Department When got
to Monterey, early in February ls47, Com Shubrick
there aud knew not Of his bang at that time ut
the head Of q civil government ut all
@ In the same letter you write rs follows" The
Calfornians now quiet and shall endeavor to keep
treatment from the time flag was hoisted here, In
July believe there would have been little or no
sistance They have been most cruelty and shamefuy
abused by people, and by the volunteers (American
eingrauts raised In this part Of the country and on
the Sacramento. Had they not resisted, they would
have been unworthy OF the name Of men" Did you
mean TO apply that TO the volunteers under Lieut. Col
a did apply that to Lieut.. Col FremOnt'' command
Q Did you give Lieut.. Col Fremont any notice that
you had so written
@ In the last paragraph Of your letter Of the 18th
January in the word resistance" did you mean the
instruction at Los Angeles in Sept 1857
A. stated that 81 thiok there would have been but
little resistance by the Californisus at any time
JupGg ApvocATE-The question was put with refer
to the instruction at Los Angeles in September,
1876.
A did not refer particularly to that time
a. 10 what act in California does that word "ress-
tance'' refer!
A. IL referred to many acts of the men belonging to
the California battalion done under the eyes Of Lieut.
Colonel Fremont which acts will stats II required to
do 90.
THE Court was cleared 10 consult upon the question
and after half hour IL opened and the decision Of
the Court declared to be- that the question be not put
belonging TO class Of questions beyond the scope Of
the Indictment
O. When you used the words the 18th January, in
the conversation with Lieut. Col Fremont that II he
persisted In his course 1t would unauestionabIy ruin
him, as alleged to hare been addressed to Lieut.. Col
Fremont, did you then contemplate to arrest him
a meant, se the words implied. did not contsm-
plate OF that time the arrest Of Lieut. Col Fremont
had hope that little reht lion would convince him Of
the error OF adherng 10 the indicated In his
ter 20 me.
q Did you make known your intention to arrest
Lieut. Col Fremont TO Com ShuhIick!
A. did to Com. Bddle, and think did to Com
Sbubrick
q. How did you get the letter from Com shubrick
In specification 4th, nrst charge
A member objects. Court cleared. After copsulta-
ton the door was reopened. The court could not ad-
nit the question
q Did you communicates your instructions Of the stb
November to Col Fremont!
A, did not. am not IN the communicating
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
THE SPRINGS.

The watering places in our vicinity are this
season resorted to by an unusual number Of visit
ers. Shannondale under the excellent manage
ment of JOHN J. ABELr, Esq, has we are reioic-
ed to hear, done exceedingly well and is, as it
deserves to be, still literally patronized by those
who are seeking health and recreation in this de-
lightfnl and favored region. The number OF
guests has varied from seventy to one hundred and
twenty since the first Of July.
A gay throng of from three to four hundred per-
sons from all quarters of the Union, are enjoying
themselves at Bath, (Berkeley) Springs. Though
''iled to OVERLOOKING" the admirable arrange.
ments of the proprietors of the Hotels at this
beautiful and romantic place, are such as to en-
sure the comfort and enjoyment of their guests.
An excellent Band of Music, and spacious Ball
Room is provided for the votares of Terpsichore,
The Ten Pin Alley is the daily resort merry par
ties of both sexes and groves Of stately forest trees
spread their shady branches over many delight
fu retreat for those who prefer a solitary ramble
or the uninterrupted enjoyment ola favorite book
In fact we have not time TO enumerate all the de-
lights of this charming spot. Those who wish to
know more of them must risi the Bath Berkeley
Springs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
-MARTINSBURG -
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, Is47.
THE TARIFF AND THE PRICES.

The ecstacies into which the administration
prints were thrown BY the sudden advance OF
breadstufs, consequent upon the late scarcity
in Europe, has been effectualy checked by
the as sudden depression in the markets,
which followed the announcement Of the pros
pect Of plentiful harvest in that quarter.
Those Of our contemporaries, who were most
active in the endeavor to gull the faithful into
the belief that the sole credit Of the advance
was due to the Tariff of '46, are now sorely
puzzled TO account satisfactorily and consis-
ienily for the decline. As the venerable edi-
tor Of the official organ displayed so much
ingenuity in the effort to cast upon the Wings
the whole blame of the tedious prolongaton
of the Mexican war, could he not do some
thing to relieve himself and friends from the
horns Of this new dilemma, by attributing the
fall in the markets TO the conlumacy ard dis
loyalty Of that party, in opposing the finan-
cial policy Of Sir Robert Walker?
We trust that the American people are now
more than ever convinced of the folly of rus-
ting the chances of failure Of the crops in
the old world, and Of the imperious necessity
Of providing Tor home market, by the en-
couragement and protection Of home manu-
features.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
PUBLIC MEETING.

The people Of Loudoun County have deter
mined TO despatch a messenger to Mexico a
bout the 18th OF September, proximo, charged
with the melancholy duty Of conducting the
remains of their gallant son, Capt Stevens T.
Mason, who was MORALLY wounded at the
battle of Cerro Gordo and who has since died,
to Leesburg for interment. 1t has been sug-
eested that this will be favorable opportuni-
ty for the people of Berkeley to testify their
regard for the memory Of their gallant and dis
unguisned son, Capt WILLIAM ALBURrIs,
who was killed while in the service of his
country before Vera Cruz. A number of our
citizens without regard to party have express
ed desire 10 pay this mark of respect TO the
memory of Capt, Alburtis, and in accordance
with this desire, meeting of all persons ia !.
vorable to the noble and patriotic object Of hav-
ing his remains brought home, for interment,
beneath his native soil, are requested to meet
at the Court House on Saturday next, 18th
inst, at O'Clock P. NJ, for the purpose Of
taking the subject into consideration, and a.
doping such measures in the premises as may
deemed necessary. THE PEOPLE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12

our own wheels, only great deal stouter, with
spokes and hub The body Of the cart IS for.
med Of poles crossing al the four corners, and
secured with thongs Of raw hide.--This body
IS generally about five seei deep. and when
used for transportation on the road, II IS roPed
over with raw hides hare seen as many as
EIGHT oxen hilched TO one Of these caris.--Here
abou, Saliillo, almost every thing IS packed up
on mules.
The Anniversary Of our National lndepen-
dence. although it found US 10 foreign land,
was Dot forgotten by us.--Here, al Salilllo, a
Federal Salute was fred at sunrise rom Mag
Websier's battery. and al eight O'Clock we had
parade Of the lroops in the plaza, whence
we moved 10 the Armada, large and beau
tifsl shaded garden with ample walks, where
the Declaration Of Independence was read by
one Of our officers, Capt Henry, Of the North
Carolina Volunteers. In the evening we had
a fine display Of Fire WORKS uuder the diree
ton Of Lieut.. Wainwright Of Ordnance depart
meui.-At the Camp also the day, ] under
stand. was suitably commemorate, by Pub
lie dinner. ,oasis, speeches. SC.
Yours, truly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
A CHANCE FOR A FORTUNE.
5000 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid upon the
production of legal proofthat the following ma
med gentlemen have either sons or sons in
law in our army in Mexico, wiz
Jas. X. Polk, President of the U. States.
Jas. Buchanan, his Secretary Of State.
VIM. l.. Marcy, his Secretary of War.
}. Y. Mason, his Secretary Of the Navy.
Cave johnson, his Post Master General.
Robert J. Walker, his Secretary Of the
Treasury, and Nathan Clifford, his Attorney
General.
AS these gentlemen, the President aud his
Cabinet, involved US in a war with Mexico,
the country is deeply anxious TO know how
many OF them have sent their sons, or sons
in-law, 10 fight the foe; and as much dill
Guilty has been experienced by the people
IN learning the facts, the above reward has
been offered, IN hopes of elciting the truth
The evidence may be filed with G. u. Cole,
President Of the late Democratic Convention,
and upon his certificate that such evidence has
been furnished, showing that each Of the be
fore mentioned gentleman has either son or
son-in-law in the army, the above reward will
be paid by the Wines OF GEORGIA.
p. S.-Editors friendly to the cause Of
knowledge, will please circulate the iorego.
ing.-Georgia Journal aud Messenger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12

feel pretty sure he will not move upon San
LUIS without an adequate force. Il will re-
qnire some three thousand 10 garrison Monte
fey and other points to the mouth Of the kio
Grande, and SIX thousand more at least be
ought TO have 10 carry with him. Such a
force would in all probability encounter 5ut
little opposition, while an inadequate one
would be sure TO encourage the enemy 70 W.
gorous effort.
| had the fortune to meet the other day with
the celebrated Capt Tobin, whose correspon-
dence with the Secretary Of War has afforded
so much amusement to the country. lie -
in service again, though only with the rank Of
Leulenant.--I did not spend much time IN
bis company, but have the promise Of call
from him.--He IS certainly a man Of rare and
sparkling wit and genus.
This morning we had fresh arrival OF
troops-lwo companies Of the North Carolina
Regiment believe the whole Of the Reg
ment is now here. These, With company
or American citizens raised IN town Tor an
emergency, make our whole force about2,IOO.
We have il 10 contemplation to celebrate the
approaching 4th, both in the city aud at the
Camp. A Federal Salute viii be fired here at
sunrise, a parade take place at O'Clock, and
the Declaration ofIndependence read.-At the
Camp. a National Salute. a grand review of
the troops, and an Grafton and Dinner ] be
ieye are arranged You may conclude from
TINS that we are IN no great dread OF the enc
my.
BY the way tais allusion 70 the 4th, which
always awakens such haliowed associations OF
home and country in the mind Of an absent
American, brings 10 recollection song heard
sung al China by men 0. our Regiment, upon
our own loved Virginia. Who the author is,
! know not, but thought il so very beautiful,
that procured copy Of II to send you,
which strangely enough, have omitted to do.
But here it is. No doubt some of our sweet
voiced maiiens can find a suitable tune for IL.
Virginia Virginia my home FER the sea,
My heart as wander, turns iondly TO thee
For bright rests the sun Ger thy clear winding
streams,
And soft DER thy meadows the moon pours her
beams,
Virginia Virginia my home Ger the sea,
The wanderers heart turns in fondncss to thee
Thy breezes are healthful, and pure are thy ris,
Thy harvest waves proudly, and rich are thy hills,
Thy maidens are fair, and thy yeomen are strong,
And blythe run thy rivers the valleys among.
Virginia Virginia my home DER the sea-
My heart as wander, turns iondly to thee
There S home in Virginia icheTe l0red mine
Are thinking Of me- and the days of lang syae
And best be the hour when, our pilgrimage DER,
shall sit by its hearth-stone and leave it no more,
Virginia, Virginia my home with the free,
Virginia, Virginia love none like thee.
Yours, truly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
WATER! wATER!!

"Why don't The Trustees Of Martinsburg
sink a Well in or near the Square of the town?''
is question often asked by the citizens OF
King and South Queen SITS. 1t is somewhat
singular, indeed, that all the Wells are sunk
in the Northern part Of the town, as though
the citizens of the centre and Southern part of
it did not use the article, or were better able to
go or send for water than their Northern
neighbors. Can't we have the next Well in
our neighborhood2 | am no water-smeller,
but will bet pint of "Adam's Ale," with
plenty of ice in it, that the greatest abundance
Of good water could be Obtained by sinking a
Well somewhere between the site OF the Old
Market House and the residence of Capt.
Boarman. SOUTH TOWN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
INDIANA.

In the First District. r. Dale Owen, the
Democratic candidate for Congress, has been
reelected by small majority.
In the Second District the Wings have
been successful by small majoriiy-John S.
Davis, in the place of L. J. Henley, Dem.
who represented the District in the last Con-
gress.
From the Third District we have nothing
definite The Wings are pretty sanguine OF
elecilng their candidate,
The Fourth District returns look favorable
TO the success Of the Wings.
In the Fifth District the Wings have elected
their canddate-Mr. Caleb Smith.
Mr.. Wick, the Democratic candidate, has
been elected from the Sixth District. by large
majority.
The Wings are reported to have carried the
Seventh District by majority of $50 votes
In the Eighth District, the Wings have
succeeded by about two hundred majority.
The Ninth District has been carried by the
Democrats by small majority
There are no returns from the Tenth Dis
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
GENERAL CUSHING AND THE AD-
MfNISTRATlON.

eHonor 70 the statesmen whose vigorous hands
at this time 20 ably and successfully administer
oar Government. Gen. Castings Spstea st TIE
Heinua Springs.
or all the servile parasites Of power, Caleb
Gushing is the one, from whom this fulsome
laudaiion Of the present administration, comes
with most appropriateness; unblushing i'm
pudenee, seryile devotion to the God that rules
the hour, and utter disregard of political prin-
ciple have ever been the most prominent traits
Of his public character He, who was the
first to take advantage Of the prominent weak
ness of the poor creature, whom accident and
the evil destiny OF the Wings placed at the
head Of the Government in 1871, true TO his
instinct, and ever ready
''To crook the pregnant hinges Of the knee
Where thrift may follow iawning,'
is the most INSCRIPTIONS and sycophanuc
Of the a.yrmidons Of the new dynasty. The
appointment d one
s'Who never set a squadron in the field,
Or the divisions Of a battle knows
More than spinster,"
10 the office of Brigadier General of an inva-
ding army. over the heads Of brave officers
on the field Of their dearly purchased laurels,
created no little indignation al the time. To
one unacquainted with the standard Of militia
ry qualification adopted by Mr. Polk and his
war Minister, the selection would appear as
inexplicable as the passport furnished By the
administration to the abest o. the Mexican
Generals, by which he was enabled TO enter
upon his duties as COMMANDMENT Chief of
the army OF our enemies.
The speech Of Mr.. Gushing al New Or
leans, however, does much TO enable us
to solve the mystery; speech which if it
failed to convince its auditors that Secreta-
cy Marcy is, next to President Polk, the great
est Captain of the age, at least convinced
those august personages that its author was
the very model Of a soldier.
Had some curious Yankee been SO far forget
full Of the respect due to the presence. and the
occasion, as to interrupt the polished oratory
Of the newly made Brigadier, at the moment
of the utterance of this audatiou, by call for
specifications, we opine that the effect up
on the speaker, would have been something
like that produced by the cock-adoo dle-doo
Of the Hon. Mr.. Timouse upon the fervid elo
quence of Mr.. Vivid. The evidences Of the
consummate skill and ability of the estates
men who at this time administer our Govern
ment," if in the possession Of Mr.. Gushing,
shonld be forwarded to the editor Of the Union
without delay; for the people of these United
States have conceived very strong impress
sion that the effects Of the ignorance of the
duties of their respective stations, manifested
by these same statesmen, have been most dis
astrous to the country and have more than
once placed our brave armies in situations of
extreme peril; situations from which all the
bravery of our troops and skill of their leaders
were required 10 extrcale them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12

To the Editor q the Gazette
We notice in the columns Of your paper Of
last week, most singular production signed
" Berkeley" who, in his great ardour to con
ceal his insidious conduct in misleading a
Court 10 borrow money, to open a netc road
on the ives, side Of the mountain, at Boyd's
Gap, has undertaken, first to censure and con.
denim the author of s'Many Tax PAYERS" fol
his opposition 10 it--and then to applaud him
as public spirited CITIZEN" and finally i'm
plore his forbearance 10 retard its constructors
and why? because the purchase of farm
Cor the supper, Of the poor would be ''lanta
mount 10 its defeat''--a most singular comb
nation of reasoning indeed--that if a road
which, as be says, has been ''projected TWEEN
ty years ago, and at various times during that
period rnsuccesyuuy attempted" and ''of par
amount importance to the County"--is TO be
defeated by purchase, which it is admitted
on all hands, is TO reduce the taxes o. the peo-
ple--why il the best evidence fits inutlity,
and should not be made at ALL That the old
road should be improved and continued across
the valley Of Back Creek into that of Sleepy
Creek, South of the locks Of the Mountains
would be benefit TO the County we admit
and out Of courtesy to Berkeley" we did
agree 10 favor new road for the benefi, of
those next akin TO him, believing that some
remote good, in the shape Of Coal, might also
result; 10 the County from its construction, but
in doing so, it was TO be work Of time, not
OF oppression upon the people. We are OPP
posed, and shall forever oppose, an illegal ap
plication Of the funds Of the County to any
object, and we are also further opposed to the
expenditure of over two thousand dollars a
year, for the construction of, and keeping in
repair the roads Of the County, with poor
tax of from 500 10 $l45 annually entaed up
on the people, and that too, forever, unless
some change should be made for their support.
In short, while the "County'S Chancellor
OF the Exchequer" is endeavouring to keep
down the taxes of the people, and at the same
time preserve moderate, progressive state Of
public improvement, he, Berkeley" is not
eren content with the onerous taxes Of the pre-.
sent year, but seeks by artifce, and the exer-
else of his influence upon certain of the COM
munity to increase them, by borrowing mon
ey and paying interest for making road ],
which might at least be delayed for few
years, if not entirely dispensed with, by i'm
proving the old road, which is the true i'm
proyement for the benefit OF the Count 1t is
for the public 10 determine which ofus is right
We have not sought to have controversy
with "Berkeley" We, however, thank him
for the honor of his correspondence, and the
praise which heshas SO lavishly bestowed up
on us. and regret, that neither his enterprise,
public spirit, nor financial capacity justify US
in reclprocating his compliments.
MANY TAX PAYERS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.

The Great Council of the Improved Order
of Red Men Of the State of Virginia, was duly
instituted in Winchester, on the 9th sleep, 4th
seven suns of the Buck Moor, G. S. SOY, by
the Great Sachem Incohonee, of the Grea;
Council of the United States. The following
are the officers: Nathan Sherer, Great Sach-
EN- James II. Drake, Great S. Sycamore; b.
f. Evans, Grea, J. Sycamore John p. Bent
ley, Great Prophet; Z. b. Coffroth, G. X. of
Records; II. w. Reed, G. X. of Wampum |;
Jno c. Miller, G. X. o. w; Alfred Seal, G..
X. |. W.. c. A. B. CofIroth, G. Represen-
tatve 10 the G. c. of the U. S. Charters
were granted to open new Tribes in Smith
field and Woodstock. Applications for Char
ters must be signed by six individuals. well re-
commended as good citizens in the coEimuni-
" in which they reside, accompanied with the
fee Of thirteen iathoms of Wampum 500 and
addressed TO the Great Keeper of Records,
Winchester, Wmchester Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
BISHOP oNDnRpoNx OF N. YORK

The friends of this prelate, whose trial, before
Court of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, some two years ago, resulted in his sus-
pension from theministry, are about to bring his
case before the next General Convention with a
view to a new trial. The affidavit ofthe hackman
who drove the Carriage in which Mrs. BurLER and
the Bishop were seated at the time when the latter
is charged with the commission Of certain gross
improprieties, has been procured, who expresses
the opinion that the Bishop is not guilty Of the
charge. The New York Observer, "a Presbyte-
rian Paper,) remarks that there is nothing in the
affidavit which, if true, conflicts materially with
Mrs. BurLER's testimony.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12
SHENANDOAH IMPROVEMENTS.

We publish to-day an epilome nom the VIM
chester Republican, of the proceedings of the Con
venton at Front Royal. We learn from our
townsman Mr.. FAULKNER, who was present, and
ence that great enthusiasm was manifested by the
friends of the improvement-no doubt being en-
tertained that the necessary amount of stock will
be taken. Mr.. FAULKSER's proposition to allow
the Stockholders of the Company fifty per cent of
the nominal value of their Stock, in the shares of
the New Company was acceded to, and the ar
rangement seems to have given entire satisfaction
to all the parties concerned.