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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
The Albany Evening Journal says THE

The Albany Evening Journal says 1.-THE
President is improving. In his last Message
are to be found the names of Generals ScoTT
and TAYLOR. They are not, however, men
toned complimentary, but in connexion with
their refusal to levy contributions upon the
Mexicans. The allusion may be easily con-
strued into censure, and our only surprise is
that he did not charge them with aiiording
aid and comfort TO the enemy by their leni-
ency"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

THE NORFOLK BEAcoN.--Messrs. BAGNALL
s BoorHBy have relinquished their publica-
ton of the american Beacon" and have
assigned to Mr.. w. f. Cunningham, all their
interest in the paper formerly conducted by
that gentleman and themselves. We are graf
flied at this amicable settlement of the difficult
Iy, which caused the parties to issue two edi-
tons Of the Beacon. We wish our colempo
rary continued prosperity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

"REvELLiNG IN THE HALLS OF THE Mon
TEzUMA. "A private, acting as clerk for
General Pierce, writes:
"Our men are assassinated here in the city
nightly by the Mexican renegadoes. who make
practice OF killing all they come across who
do not happen 10 have any arms about them,
They do not always come out right, for las,
night one of our men was stabbed at the thea
ire, and the I'd dragons turned out and killed
about twenty Mexcans before they could be
stopped. This is the state Of things in the city
at the present lime.
"To let you know how battle and sickness
have thinned the army now in Mexico city,
will state one instance Of my own company
which consisted of ninety five good men when
we started from Toledo, but is now reduced Il
about sixteen men for duty, the remainder be
ing either in the hospital or dead"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
CONQUEST. Nor hrs OBJECT.

The Cincinnati Atlas quotes from the Mes
sage of Dec. s, 1917, the following sentence
''Ihe ,car has not been ,caged pith a uie,c TO
conquest
The Atlas appends to this statement the fol
lowing extract from an order 10 the Secretary
Of the Navy 10 Commodore Sloat, dated July
l2, 1876:
"1he OBJECT fthe q. S. Is. under It's rights
as Lelligereni nation. to possess itself entirely
Of Upper California "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
TIE pxcKr T GUARD.

We learn fom the "FIee Press" that
Master CHARLES M. THOMPSON, who former
ly worked in this Office, and Mr. JAMES BA-
GER, Of Winchester, belonging to Capt. Row
ans Company, received furlough for a short
time, and have left Buena Vista for Salllo,
for the purpose Of establishing paper at that
place under the above title.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

PETITIONS.

BY Mr.. ToMLIs-Of citizens Of the county
Of King William. praying that law may
pass requiring and compelling every master
or mistress OF any slave detected and convlc.
ed OF stealing. to pay The value Of the proper
ty so stolen 10 the master or owner thereof
BY Mr.. THoMpsoE OF Jefferson-Of citi-
zens of the county Of Jefferson. asking au-
ihority for Charity Lodge No. Ill of Free
Masons. at Harper's Ferry, to hold certain
amount Of real estate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

The Louisville Journal defines the probable
position Of the Wings Of Kentucky on the
Presidential question
''lf Kentucky alone had the power to elect
President. undoubtedly she would elect Mr..
Clay without hesitation and BY tremendous
majority but. if she had The power to desig-
nate the candidate for The Presidency, ills We
~ likely she would designate Gen. Taylor"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

A letter to the Philadelphia Inquirer from
New York says-"Great is the disappointment
Of the party on the position taken by Mr.. Cal
houn on the Mexican war question. There
is weeping and wailing in the concils Of the
wigwam, and sorrow and lameniaiion depict
ed ON the coun,enances of the Sachems OF
Tammany. The wand has lett the hand OF
the magician, and he is poweless."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
CHRIST MAS PRESENTS.

Those of our citizens who adhere to the time
honored custom of giving Christmas Presents to
their friends should not fail to call at Mr.. RID-
DIES Book Store. There are more pretty things
there than have been exhibited in Martinsburg
this many year. Among the beautiful collec-
ton Of Books, we noticed some splendid Animals,
and especially were we delighted at the sight Of
our old friends, Robinson Crusoe, Lemuel Gull
liver, and Jack the Giant Killer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
THE LENA FUN NAcr.

Night and day we hear the blast oil this Fur
mace, showing that its new proprietors are de-
termined TO 60 ahead. If they meet the sue
cess they merit, and we doubt il not, the Lee
ma will prove a most important source OF
wealth and prosperity to our town. Cumber-
land Gle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

Or We clip the folio wing from letter in
the "Union," from its New York Correspon
deaf:
Of all hypocrtes, commend me to Wing -
For weeks the Wings in the Legislature have
been pothering and flssing over a bill to reduce
the emoluments Of the county clerk and register;
which they finally passed. Now they are as
hard at work to give the goby to another bill ex-
tending the same principle to the county clerks
through the State. Reason two-thirds of them
are Wings. What jewel is Wing consistency .
We are seldom surprised at any thing COM
ing from New York Locoloco--but the I'M
blushing impudence ofthis paid penny "a liner
is so startling, that we ieel constrained TO ex-
pose it.
In looking over the esprit of Jefrerson"-
and 5yt the by we wish the Democratic Press
throughout the land, would initiate that paper
in its general fairness and courtesy-we find
the following taken from the N. Y. Evening
Post, which is of the genus Locoioco-and
| species Banbumer-
FAT OFFIcE.--A correspondent ofthe New
York Evening Post demonstrates in figures, that
the yearly income of the office of county clerk,
now held by Mr.. Conner, is over 100000 As a
single item, he receives 81 for every record en-
tered The whole number of records the past
year, was 5,ll5. For making out the calenders
of the several courts at which he officates he re-
ceived $4,000, and thus in proportion for other
services.
Need we add any comment upon misera-
Bile party trick like this? We venture to say
that no Nirgnian, ''ardent as Southern sun
could make him." would attempt this, yet the
Editor Of the Union admits il into his columns.
Has the atmosphere of power, thus changed
| his nature?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

The city Of Mobile had an election on the
9th inst, and the Register says, thai out Of the
twenty-five members constituting the boards
os Mayor, Common Council and Alderman.
the Wings have nineteen and the Democrats
three. Childress, Wing, was elected Mayor
over Todd, Democrat, by 1865 to 1861.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
GEN. rAvxon IN AIApAmA.

The National Wing states that every Wing
paperin Alabama, buttwo. are in favor ofTay-
lor for President, and those two are for him,
if selected by National Convention. The
Democrats are also coming out for the old he
70, by squadrons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
-MARTINSBURG
THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a, is47.

~ Having furnished our subscribers with
two large Extras during the present month, they
will, we doubt not, cheerfully put up with half
sheet next week. Our boys have labored faith
fully for patrons during the year, and deserve
a HOLIDAY at Christmas
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

CHANCELLOR KESr.-The New York pa
pers announce the death of the greatest jurist
Of New York, at the advanced age of sc years.
The Marshalls and the Kents of America are
passing away. Who shall supply their pla-
ces
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
JOHN @. ADAMS.

The editor of the Boston Atlas, writing Il
his paper from Washington. eon,radcis on re
liable authority, the statement that Ex- Presi
dent Adams is in favor Of the acquisition Of al
Mexico. We are no less gratified than sur
priced to hear iae contradiction.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

TRADE WITH CALlFoRSIA.-The barque
Olga, Capt. John c. Bull, cleared from Bos-
ton on Tuesday. for California, with a cargo
valued at $26, 400--of which l4.600 was Of
foreign products and 81 900 domestic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

The Buchanan and Dallas factions are al
open war in Pennsyivania, 'alheF ~ tue
city of Philadelphia. Each party, consequent
ly. has called public meetings, 20 sustain the
AdminisHalion--eac claiming TO De the real
Simon Pure. and denouncing the other as reb
els ia disguise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

FLoRIDA.-The Legislature have adopted
the proposed amendments 10 the State Consii-
tuition providing for biennial sessions Of The
General Assembly. and one years residence
as the suffrage qualification. They are now
part and parcel of the Constitution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

The Senate of South Carolina has rejected.
by vote OF Is 10 20, a bill TO transfer from
The Legislature 10 the people Of the State the
right TO choose Electors OF President and Vice
President ofthe U. States. This is South Car
DINA Democracy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

Capt. E. c. Darlington. Jr. of the Virginia
Volunteers. who has been from time past sta
toned at Fincasle, on the recruiting service,
has been ordered 10 repair TO Fortress Monroe
with the men he has enlisted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

On Monday last, in the House Of Represen-
tatives, Mr.. Tallmadge presented the petition
of James Monroe. Wing. Of the city of New
York, coniesling the election Of Mr.. Jackson,
Loco, the returned member.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

1 lth -regiurnss,1 who were tsken prisoners
commanding euerillas, without having been
exchanged. The people buried them in great
pomp and ceremony upon which, Gen. Pat
terson sent for the alcalde, who said that the
funeral had been spontaneous with the people,
and that he had not power 10 prevent It; be-
sides. be remarked that, Notwithstanding the
great numbers who had attended the ceremony
order had not been disturbed in the slightest
manner.
We have been informed that Padre Martin,
(ibe second Jarauta,) has been made prisoner
while sleeping in one oil the garitas off The city
of Mexico.
Senior Otero brought forward his PROPOSE
ton in the Mexican Congress for deprIying the
Executive Of the power 10 ALLEVIATE any part OF
the territory of the republic by a treaty Of
peace. The proposition was rejected by a
large majority which is deemed favorable
omen.
A train was to leave the city Of Mexico on
the 26th ult. for Vera Cruz. Mr.. Trist will
come down with the train.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
WISCONSIN ELECTION.

The Milwaukee Gazette ofthe Sd has a few
more returns OF the Election to the Conven-
ton to form state Constitution.
The result thus far show, the election OF
fourteen Wings and thirty-four Locofocos.-
The whole Convention number 60.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

The York Mirror states that measures have
been taken for holding meeting in that city,
for the purpose ofinviting Gen. Taylor to visit
New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

we took occasion, IN our paper OF the 9Th
inst, TO express our satisfaction at the eleva-
ton of Mr.. Winthrop to the chair Of the House
of Representatives. We We're entirely salts
fed. from the sentiments Of his address and
his high character, as statesman, that his
whole heart was wrapped up in the safety and
prosperity of THE UNIoN-that no narrow and
selfish impulses would actuae him IN the dis
charge of his official duties, or sectional preju-
dces influence his conduct towards the Rep
resentatives Of the Country.
We find, however, that an effort is being
made to induce the belief in the South, that he
IS peculiarly inimical 10 Southern interests,
and the Richmond Enquirer amid its growl-
ings at the defeat of Mr.. French, finds time 10
pour out the vials of its wrath upon the head
of Mr.. Winthrop. ''He is.' says the Enqui-
rer, and oil course, the rest OF the Democra tic
pack, have echoed the bayings Of the leader
''he is Wilnot Pyoriso mani" As to the
truth Of this charge, we will repeat that the
.4boiilionists of Boston are sworn foes to Mr..
Winlhrop-and that Giddlngs, Of Ohio, and
his brother fanatics in the House, refused 10
support Mr.. w. because he was too Southern
IN his vieus
But admit the charge, will the sensitive Ed
itors Of the Enquirer, tell US why good, or
thodox Locofocos supported Mr.. McClelland,
of Michigan, who is known TO be committed to
the odious Proviso, for the Speakership, and
why they have not fellthemselves, in conscience
bound, to administer rebuke to them?
And also, why Mr.. Holmes, of South Car
DINA, by Withdrawing from the House, vlrlu-
ally elected Mr.. Winthrop? But il matters
not, the Wings oil Virginia are satisfied with
the result, and they care not how their oppo-
nents may like it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

DEArH AT THE BILLARD TABLE.--A young
man, named Joseph Grub. from Louisville,
fell Gead at New Orleans, on the 9Th instant,
while playing game OF billiards. An affec-
ton Of the heart was the cause.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

Ono RivER.-The Wheeling Times OF
Thursday says that there were thirty FIVE feet
Of water in the channel Of the Ohio at tina,
place on the previous evening.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

Colonel Winchester, of Boston while trav-
cling at the west. was robbed recently ofa d.
almond breast pin, valued at $1,000, and x3O
in money.--Bostm Transcript.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

o5- We have been requested TO call the at
tention of our readers, to call for meeting
Of the friends Of Gen. TAYLOR a, the January
Court, published in another column.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

(y- Hon. d. "A. LEWIS has been re. elected
u. s. Senator from Alabama.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

o. As the detail OF the operation OF the Post
Office Department may be Of interest to our
readers, we copy below an abstract Of the
Post Master Generals Report.
Several important reforms are needed, and
i, is hoped, that Congress viii Hot fail TO effect
them at an early day. We congratulate the
country that the cheap postage system may
he considered now--as permanently adopted.
The miserable tax Of cents, prepaid pos
tage, on occasional newspapers, should be
abolished, and we wish MIR. Johnson had re
commended H.:
The Postmaster General in his Annual Re-
port, says that on The 30sh Of June has, the
post routes in operation 10 the Unned Ssates
were 53,Sl6 miles in extent, aad the annual
transportation of tie mails over them was,
Sc, Ss7 $50 miles as follows.
On railroads, ALTO, 403 ms at cost S597,475
On steamboats,, 3,9l4,5l9 g 246,745
In coaches, l5,209,O05 s !" 9l2,462
BY other
modes ofin- 15,593,97a" 65O,166
ferior grade,
The increase in the extent the routes since
tue ISL u July, iCiOs is 1910 miles. anu OF
transportation 3,253, ESQ miles.
Since the LIST of July last, new routes have
been put in operation $3.50 miles in extent,
at an additional cos, OF 42.943 per annum.
The number OF mail contractors in the SER
vice during the last year, was 1850: Of route
agents. local agent, aud mail messengers con-
peoied with the mail service on railroads and
STEAMBOATS,, lS6.
He also states that from the best estimates
which can be made, the number of letters and
papers passing through the United States
mail, during the past year, may be stalled as
follows:
Paid and unpaid single rates Of cents &c 1852. SOS
Do I" - - 10 i" 1851 $50
Ship and steamboat letters at 6 g 427, $50
Ship and steamboat letters forwarded
in the mails from foreign countries,
2 cents added TO the regular postage s50,9S0
Dropped letters, SOS ,30S
Printed circular letters 1,025 ,304
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-01
news of the Week.

The Government has made call on Mis-
sour for two regiments If volunteers. /, is
said that one Of them is 10 be sent TO Santa Fe,
and tho other 10 employed 10 building fons on
the route to Oregon.
GerHt Smith. of peerboro- the eminent
philanlhropisi--has contributed $4,000 TO the
relief Of suffering Ireland.
Ia Nantucket, the whole number Of build.
ings now finished in the burn, district is i45
they are mostly Of wood. and are said 10 be
handsomely got up. Besides these there
seventy FIVE stores and dwellings in course Of
erection, or about 10 be commenced.
Miss Sarah L. Bagley. is now The operator
Of the magnetic telegraph at Springfield, Mas
sschuselis.
The rumor of another battle between the
forces Of Gen Urea and Gen Taylor, we pro.
sumo. is wi,hou, foundation.
II is romofod that Secretary Bachansn will
now proceed to Mexico 10 negotiate peace
Almost every New York paper brings news
Of ouirsees and violations OF law on The Liv.
ingslon and Van Rensselaer, estates. The
tenants not only resis, the collection of rents.
but are larring aud fsahsring, beating and out.
raging such as do pay.
foay one vessels, chiefly freighied with
breadsiuns for Great Britain. have been los,
at sea since October. The New York Com.
msreial aseribes this 10 overriding and bad
siowage.
A Freedman, wishing TO tell fat lady ,ha.
she was very eonsiderale, said, sMadame, you
sre very considerable"
At ball a, Paris. recently given BY tho
Duke do Nemours. all the gentlemen wore
white cravs,s, white knee breeches. white silk
stockings, French full dress coat, backles 10
the shoes. and tat cooked hals--,he fashion of
seentury ago revived.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-01
In Chancery.

Territory of wisconsin,
County OF Giant,
United States District Court, to September Term,
A. d. iS47.
Leonard Jarvis, complainant, vs.. David Kendall,
dsfendant--in ChanIeTy.
EeE il remembered, that on the 26th day of
NJ March, 4. ID. ls47, the following order
was entered in SAID court, to-wit: srhis day
came the sand complainant, by Alfred Bronson,
Esq, his solicitor, and on his motion it is ordered
that rule be entered herein, requiring the said
defendant To plead, answer or demur, to the said
complainant's bill herein. on or before the first
day OF the next term Of this court. And it is
further ordered that notice hereof be given to the
said defendant, by publication in the Wisconsin
Herald for six weeks previous to the said next
term of this court''
A true copy-attes,
l.. o. SHRADER. Clerk,
d. &C C., w. T.
A, Bronson. solicitor for complainant.
Dated this 7th day of April l847. 5-6t.S
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-01
Far The Herald.
TUT ne LtTuiI,
The Bachelors, Life.

The Bachelors, Life.
We have often been told that Bachelors
life,
Is productive of evil. contention and strife;
Bat still there are plenty Wild follow The trade
Of using The shovel, The pick and the spade.
That will not conform TO the rules Of this life.
And declare hey will live an old bachelors
life.
The reasons are obvious and need no explana.
iion:
They are founded on truth and good otserva.
lion,
That women are tTckish and fall Of their sun,
And unless they are humored aqoarrel's begun;
So 10 please their strange fsncies we mus give
up The ship.
Let the wife guide The helm, for man is not
And if she proves master Of magnetic powers,
She'll imagine her intellect. far above ours.
80 give me the cot. far more pleasing lhan all
Is our home IL the valley, The bachelors hall.
We always have plenty. but seldom get rich
No brats 10 be squalIng nor women to stitch;
Bot snug little cot by The side Of a pool
With a share of eonlentment that's better
than gold.
We are happy to meet with all that may call.
At our home in the valley, the bachelors hall.
Now a " ord TO The ladies', your attention we
CALI
Don't stick up yoor nose al bachelors hall.
You say we're unucky; we acknowledge il
true
And would willingly ask you the best thing to
do;
Bot you hy 10 passion and wont reason al all.
Because we respect an old bachelors hall.
Then give me the col with its moss covered
walls,
The house of the miner though fortune should
frown.
May heaven protect US and memory recall
The scenes we have passed 10 bachel-
or's hail.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-01

Capt Kidd's Treasure Found. The New.
ark Advertiser says; "A letter from Mr.. ].
Bradley, a, CaldweII's landiog, on the North
with the diving bell was renewed last week
about 100 yards souih Of Coffer Dam. and
iha, 10 the course Of two days cop and four
teen bars Of silver and box containing an.
iique jewels, set with diamonds and other pre-
eious stones, were fshed up from the wreck. Of
Kids vessel. The whole valued at $780,
600.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-01
Black Dart.

DREEDERS are informed that this fine horse
E-5can be found during the season al the stable
pi the subscriber IN Beetown; where further terms
and particulars of the horse can be learned. He
undertakes to say that better horse never VS..
SCOT up'' in North America and offers general
CHALLENGE To the world to RUN any horse
mare or gelding that travels, against Black Dar,
for any dstace from 400 500 steps, over the Bee.
town race course. Oh q wager of one thousand
dollars and upwards, when the horses season ia
over. Or he will accommodate any betting ma,
with a race, who has quarter horse 10 run.
against his mare 'sKit Wakefn
GORDON DAY.
Beetown, w. T., April "a, ls47. 7-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-01

n.y- The New Orleans pieayuno OF the 9Th
says.-Ws have already Published list Of the
killed and wounded a. Buena Vista 10 the lsi
Mississippi Riaea. The adlo,anl Of the regi
meat has published ION slslomehb showing
the whole nomher oflhe regiment engaged IN
the battle 10 have been DO, three hundred and
foriy one. OF these ferry two were killed. aad
hf,y.ons wounded. Ninety three out Of three
hundred and forty ono klled or wounded
Here is nalanuy 10 be remembered and cher
ished. The eolors Of this regiment should be
blazoned with The names Of Beena Vista aud
Monterey.
10 the battle OF Monterey, il los, Ia killed
and woended. about 90 mea.