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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04
DEBTS OF pIG\ITY.

Printers accounts, according to the decision
OF "a learned Theban." who is Gentleman
Justice" of one of the County Courts Of tbs
blessed old Commonwealth, and PATRON! Of
the Marlinsburg Ga-eue, sent us word few
DAYS since, in reply to polite dun, which we
gave him for two years subscription and ar
advertising account. that he would not pay us
that he had debts ola higher dignity thar
Prn.ier's accounts to discharge. Wen. tina
will 10. We shall endeavor TO Constable The
aSSafS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04
THE WAR-Extract Of letter from an Of
6cev dated-

SALrILLo. (Mexico,) 25th Dec, 1876.
You have seen what is the present situation
Of things with us here now. SANTA ANNA is
said TO be a, the head of so large force some
where between San Luis Poiosi and this place,
that we are kept on the qui pipe. expecting that
at any time he might dash over upon us aud
give US battle. Small as our force is, howev-
er. we feel confident Of success should a battle
be fought--and knowing how decisive would
be victory now. of the pending question OF
peace or war. we are anxious that the contest
should come off at once and the matter be set
lied We ere in daily communication now
with Gen WooL's column. which is encamp-
ed some lS miles from US, so that full CO.
cperation is practicable on any point Gen.
TAYLOR has gone to Victoria and perhaps 10
lula. where he hopes 10 meet Gen. UREA,
who is said to have Sor 5000 troops with him.
Rumors reached us to-day that Gen. Scorr
is ordered out, to command the Tampico for.
ces. hope so--and that nv grand demon
stration in that direction, we may take Vera
Cruz a, once. and then Jalapa, which is the
KEY to that part Of Mexico. as Monterey is TO
this. Holding these two points. the Capital is
fairly cut of from the Coast and from North
ern Mexico. With such positions, well es-
tablshed, we may dictate peace as well
think as if we were in possession OF the me-
,ropols itself hope the expedition will be
amply provided in all respects, and success the
most brilliant may then attend ii.
We understand (says the Richmond En-
ouirer) that the Governor and Council have
dated the commissions OF the Officers OF the
different Volunteer Companies as follows
OF course they rank according 10 the date OF
AZ
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

COVE received a Communication during the
pas, week. haiing from Berkeley County aud mail.
ed At Winchester, recommending a certain gentle.
man 10 the Wigs Of III, District as Candu ate foi
Congress, which we drcline publishing because u
is uasoea ~ 'Hied by any rcsron'ibIe name Il i.
su inva,iabe rule With US. not 20 publish anony
whatever 10 the Candidate namcd he is our freud
aud one " HON reesr' iighiy. sad whose prono
ITO, IN life would b. sonrce ofpleasing graifica.
n n "A.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

The EXECUTIVE AND THE ARMY.-Ihe
National lnt'lligencer. or the 30h ut. says !:
We are among those who have been slow 10
believe, though il has been frequently charged,
that animosiIy was cherished BY the Admins
Halion towards General TAYLOR, beeause we
could not CONCEIVE any motives even of party
policy, for such hostility against a citizen who
has uuqnesonahly rendered Distinguished ser
vice 10 his country. and enrenched himself
thereby safely IN the public esteem. But 1t
cannot be doubled. considering the regency OF
the Fact Of the publlcaion OF the lterofGen.
TArLoR. that the General Order" published
in our columns 10 day see it below has direct
reference TO that officer.
How many hundreds Of unofficial letters
from offlreIs OF The Army. OF every grade, up
TO thai Of Gen. TAYLOR, have been published
all over the country within the last year. with
out calling forth any rebuke from the Execu-
iivei so Ear from ii. have moi many OF such
letters been published. without lisp Of disap
probation, IN the newspaper in this city which
is the recognised organ Of the Government +;
published not only without any expression Of
dissatisfaction, but, on the contrary, with high
COMMUNICATIONS As late as in lha! paper Of
yesterday morning we find precisely such a
letter from ian officer Of Gen. WooL's com
mand." We do not say that the Regulation
which has been thus walked up from a sleep
oil more than twenty years-which has been
in TACT dsused so long as TO become obsolete
may MOI be in iSeii, as a general rule pro-
per one. But we do say that as il has not
been heretofore considered US an order 10 be
strictly observed in proof Of which many in
stances can be remembered. in which II has
not been regarded, nor has the departure from
from it been visited with any reproof, much
less with such public rebnke as that convey
ed in the revival aud republication, obviously
with that intent. Of the Regulation Of 1926.
The effect, besides. of the PRONUNCIATION Of
that Of CT pest facto legislaton proceeding
coguiscd BY the organic law Of the Republic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

Essence OF CorrEE--People will continue
10 drink coffee. Notwithstanding the establish
e.. proof of,he assertion that i IS slow pol
son-verv slow. The great thing. then, IS 70
have il good, aud easily obtained Somebody
has contrived 10 exuac, the essence OF the col
lee from the berry, and to bottle nup for use:
We have tasted OF the article thus made, and
can pronounce il equal to- any tina, we ever
drunk. when coffee drinking was allowed TO
ali < single teaspoonful OF this essence put
into cup Of cold or hot water, and then serv-
ed with cream and sugar TO the taste, supplies
a Gun of the exhira:ing beverage that would
make the Sultan smaek bis hps.--Phu. u s.
GaS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04
ARMY GENERAL ORDER.
GrSrE MI o9nDrHs' {,ad;&t"a Generals oGie.
wv. o. Washington. Jan. %, II

~ . S,id;HInt Generals Office,
NO D. ! Washington. Jan ri, III.
The following regulations have been receiv-
ed from the War Department:
WAR DEPARTMENT. !
W,sHiNaToS, January II, 1917.
The President Of the United States directs
that paragraph $50 fthe General Regulations
for the Army. established on the LIST OF March,
1925. and not il C udcd among those published
January 25. 1871, be now republished. and
that its observance as a part of the General
Regulations be strictly enjoncd upon the Ar
my. BY order of the President.
w. l.. MARCY, Sect of War.
The following is the paragraph ofthe Gen.
eral Regulations for the Army established on
ihe Isl Of March, 1925. referred TO above:
$50. Private letters or reports relative 10
military marches and operations are frequent
" miSchevous in design, and always disgrace
lul to the army. They are therefore strictly
forbidden; aud any officer found guilty ofma
king such report for publication. without spc-
cial permission, or OF placing the writing be-
yond his control. so tia, il finds IFS way to the
press within one month after the termination
of the campaign TO which ii relates, shall be
dismissed from the service"
BY order w. G.. FREEMAN,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

State. 1.-THE Legislature viii no, act, we hope
thai the People will The least the Legisia-
ture can 10. is 10 allow the People 10 express
their opinions upon thc questionable adop-
ton Of Col McpHERsor's proposition viii ac
complish this end--ihen let the issue come 10
The Polls this Spring--CosyEsnos on No
CosvgNrioY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04
Committee of Propositions and Grievances
have reported in favor of closing up and selling

%ts.ss1litrF VI xfOfNSaiAaiS 4saI ltsN'Si.
have reported in favor of closing up and selling
certain useless Streets in Marrnsburg.
Mr.. HusrER presented memorial from
citizens Of Jefferson. Berkeley and Fredefick,
asking aid from lie Commonwealth 70 me
Chesapeake ana Ohio Canal. in the way Of a
guaranty Of the Company's bonds. 80 as TO I'm
Ish the work to the Coal Banks.
believe have nothing more Of especial in-
.errsi 10 your readers 10 report this week. a
great vaneiy ofresolutions, Sc, are being Of
feled every DAY, but as they go 10 the Com
mitees for action, il IS useless to refer TO them
now. The Bill II tie House authorship the
Winchester and Potomac II. Il. Company TO
contract loan, has been acted upon and pas
sed by The Senate There is no telling yet
when the Legislature will adjourn there will
not be much SAID about i; fill the approach Of
the Starvation Law. 1.-TWO dollars day" and
Oysters fried. roasted or ste,ced"-which is
sometimes better thnn Roasted Beef"
Yours. Respectfully. NJ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

0rf- The All xandria Gazette thinks the Admit
isrsiion. according 10 the CLASSICAL term of Judge
WICK Of linda, il RAPIDLY Jixxling out" II is
we'll for the health e Arlington tina, the avenues
are wide-fn for Oh drar-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

O5-According to the old German tradition,
We are 10 have had weather for the next six week,
as the Ground Hog saw his shadow at u O'Clock,
VI on Tuesday last, the 81 inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

e5-The communication sent us giving re
por Of the Rev. Mr. LOVES Lecture, on the
9Th ult., is unavodaby deferred ill our next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04
YANKEE D0OhI.r.

We have received the last number of this
paper, and find il deserving the encomiums
bestowed upon il. All who wish 10 subscribe,
eau see it by calling at our office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

Oct tlur thank, az. due 10 WI L B0AK, E,q
for several interesting public documents
Hon ilESRy BEpiS6sR will accept our thanks
for copy Of his Speech upon the 'ubjec, Of lhr
Mexican War
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

TIE "PooR Mans SHIgT"-Many croco.
die tears were shed by the Loco ocos over the
exorbtant sum which the poor man was com
peeled 10 pay for las SHIRT, unler the 400 per
cent tariff OF 1872 Well. the tariff Of 1876
reduces the duty on coarse coltons--and what
do we hear The Boston Post, Locoloco
paper, says;
Ill is stated that cotton goods have risen We
ry much in price recently Amoskeag sheet
ngs. which few weeks since were sold by
The agents al cents, are now up 10 81; last
wear al this tine the same quality stood n,
cents Within a short time iIckings and den
inns have advanced to cent per yard
Prints. such as have lately been bought from
to (. cents. are selling by the case for 5,.--
Colored cambrics have advanced 10 | cent.
Wolen, linen and rubber goods are adyanc
ing"
What will the sympahIzcrs with the "poor
man. AMI his "shlrl" say to this ? What be-
comes OF the axiom that low duties make low
prices How will Secretary WALLER main,
tain his assertion. that the duty is as much a
part OF the price as the cost at production p
/ In one word, how can the Free Trade theory
be vindicaed, IN the teeth Of an nnvarying
current OF facts like these Rich. Whig.
/ SENATOR CoRwIs.-The LouisvilleJ Journal,
referring 10 the sianderers Of "old Rough and
/ Ready" IN the House OF Representatives
speaks as follows OF Senator CoRwIS:
/ We almost wish that CoIwiN occupied 4
seat in the House instead of the Senate at the
present time. that he mlghI overwhelm such
deiractors OF Gen TAYLoR's fame as FlcRLIs
oil ILL.,. and IHoMPsoA OF Miss, as he did the
Michigan calunnIaior. One speech from him
would most efiectually dam up the current o
Loco Eoco SANDER now directed al Gen. TAY
I.oR, and would cause the slanderers to wish
themselves IN the hands Of Mcxcans or saya
ges rather than in those OF the gallant and si
ted member from Ohio.
MUSCULAR STREEsTH.--The power OF tn,
action of the muscles in the human body i
immense. The deiiod muscle alone which
is situated near the top the shoulder, wheI
employed in supporting a weight of fit
pounds, exerts force equal 10 two Thousand
, four hundred and sixty eight pounds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04
m AmTIxsY,UfsG,v VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4. ls47.

pabiish.d every THURSDAY VI iSNIAG,
at sz,oO Ia advance. $500 within Fix
Dloaths, and $500 nner SIX months.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

tI;-Having failed to receive our Washington
Correspondence this week, we avail ourselves
Of a letter TO the Baltimore Sun, which gives
The results Of the long discussions which have
been going on in both Houses Of Congress up
on the Army Bill, sc. &C., during the past
week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-04

T. JOE Tue iOth OF DeceHloef ias', oF Nhe appo'h'-
men: ola Communities TO report a biil-iaking
the sense olihe people a, the approaching cleo
ton upon the proprlety OF calling a Convention
10 amend the Constitution o. tho state. He(Mr.
Mcp.) did not wish 10 discuss the resolution,
but wanted vote upon 1t, as he supposed
members had their minds made up on the sub
iect. Mr. STorHER Of Rappahannock, objected
TO the resolution being taken up.as the minds OF
the members had been SO much occupied with
the subject Of Internal improvements that they
had not had time for reflection upon the sub
ject oil the resolution; he therefore hoped
the motion would not be urged until the
Right Of Way discussion was done with. Mr.
GoopsoS thought the session .ow too far adj
yauced for action. Mr.. SHEEFEY was IN ia
vor of taking up the resolution, but animated
,ba, il was no, to be disposed OF so easily and
without discussion-tha he meant TO amend
il if possible by fixing the basis OF representa-
/ lion in the Convention. He was not wiling
TO leave the question of the appointment o.
representation in the Convention 10 the Legs
lature. The vote after some farther converse
ton was taken and resulted Ayes 90, Noe'
Sc. an Of the Delegates from The ION Con
gressionaI District roted IN The affirmative, Il
wit: BoAK and SMALL, of Berkeley. HoNrEi
and TuoMPsoN, of Jefferson, HEITr, an'
THOMPSON. of Hampshire, WALL aud CAR
SON, Of Frederick, BaEATHEp, of Morgan, an,
CAsTLEMAS, Of Clarke and Warren.
MIR. BoaK offered resolution directing al
inquiry into the expediency Of establishing
Bank at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co. TIL
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
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 A large assortment of Apparatus and Stock always an hand, al the lowest cash prices.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
A LARGE FEE.

A judgement for $l5000 was awarded at the other day, against the Bank of Kentucky and in favor of Leslie Combs. Esq, an eminent lawyer and politi> elan of Kentucky. It may te remembered that shares of Kentucky Bank stork, to an immense amount were fraudulently Soll by one Hosea J Lewis, then cashier of the Schuylkill Bank at Philadelphia, and agent there for the Kentucky Bank. When the fraud was discovered Lewis fed to Texas The Kentucky bank brought action against the Schuylkill Bank for restitution of the shares, ailedging that the ScuylkiIl Bank was sponsible for the acts of it's cash- fer. The testimony of Lewis became indispensable to the Kentucky Bank, in the progress of the suit, but he refused to return unless pardon was granted h n |. The services rendered by Mir Combs 3 Bank of Kentucky were, in obtaining ]; pardon, and inducing Lewis to come ... :. and testify.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
COUNsELS TO THE YOUNG.

Three millions of fyonth, between the ages ofSix and Of i've lty>one, now rapidly comN ing forward, 10 lake their rank as the future legislators and divines, instructors and 9Ov> ernorS, politicians and writers, capitalists, laborers, arlizaHs and cultivators ef this vast country, whose destnies are even yet so faint!y imagined, much less developed
 Not one is so humble that he will not cer> tainly exert an influence on the elevation of his counnymen and his race. The hum blest cottage maiden, new toiling thankful> ly as the household servant Of some proud family, by whom she is regarded as nobody, may yet be the mother of future president, or, nobler still, of some unaSprin3 but God directed man, who, as Q teacher ofrighl~ eouSnesS, and mediator of human suffering a successful Ipproyer of wrong, sensuaIity or selisha ss, may leave his impress on the annals of the world a, lover and server of his race.
 Nearly all oRr eminent political men, Jackson. Clay, Van Buren, Webster, &c, were not merely of poor and humble par- entage, but left orphans in early life, and , thus deprived of the support and connsel which seems most eAin emily necessary for success in the worlds rugged ways. h the higher walks of genuine usefulness the proportion of those enjojinS no advan> tages of family influence or hereditary who attain the loctieSt eminenceS, is very great. Call to mind the first twenty names that occur 10 you, of men distinguished for ability, energy, philanthropy, and loity achievement, and generally thIee>tourihS of them will be those of men born in UbScuTity and dependence.
 All literature is full of anecdotes illus tra Y, tive of these encouraging truths. A sin gle fact now occurs to me, which l have never seen recorded. l have often worship ped in a Baptist westinghouse in Vermont, whereon at it's construction, some thirty years since, a studious and exemplary young man was for some time employed as a carpenter, who afterward qualified him> self aud entered upon the responsibilities of the Christian mir iSiY. That young man was JARED SPARKS, Editor of the North American Review. of Washinglun's Volu> ninous WritiIgS, &c., and now Eecocnized as one of the foremost scholars, historians and critics iR Ameriea.-Horacs Greeley.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
THE PROSPECT OF PEACE.

The Washington Correspondent! of l. , New York Journal of Commerce thaa discourses in regard 10 the con.inua.ol, of the war with Mexico
 Whatever advances we have made 10 Mexico towards peace have been in all probability, rejected, or have no! been lis. tcnoned to. The terms which we may offer are Of little moment as ,esards tho result. Mexico will listen 10 no terms Of peacc-evCn should we be content io make peace upon the bcladagy 7 of the Rio Graadc. Gen. Sco't hhs done do 10 coDc..;ale t.c MeA.ca0s and may be succesSiu'. so fir us many moderate and nte!iigens people are concerned. - Bat he cannot ei.lichten ihe ign pra !, mass of the peop!e-non remove their pUjud,ccs, nor aba'e their fanaticism- s'ii! less can he reconcile their party dis visions, which prevent the establishment ot anything like regular and steady government.
 What the U. s. shall do with a nation mus situated is now the great problem oetore the country. There will be par~ ty in favor of subjugating and perman> rnlly aPpropriating and annexing all Mexico. TAere ,las 1ong been party ia favor of adopting and holding bound- ary line. But ths'prevuiiipg party will think form the military Occups',, Ion of
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
FOR THE ENQUIR FIR :.
HOME MELODY.


 Air-'Ihou rcign'st ia MiS Jvsom' lIome-home dearly love ;hee,- Sad, sad. when from thee borne; Joy, joy, how doth t move me, When unto thee l return. Yes, Yes, Sc. When unto thee return. There, there, blest in affection, Hearts, hearts cI@se inteIlwine Then, then Heavens prltection Over cor pathway shall shine. Ys, Yes, &c.
 Over oar pathway shall shine. When, when Life's star s waning, Bright bright angels will come; Rest rest, ioHIcl proclaimjng Heaven is forever thy home. Yes, yes, Sc.
 Heaven is forever thy home -itch!ield, May, 1877. NJ c. W. G.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
B oCtrD
i DirgC.
BY THE REV. GEORGE cEoLY.


 Earth to earth, and dust to dust !'' Here the evil and the just; Here the youthful and the cid; Here the fearful and the bold Here the matron and the maid, In one silent bed are laid, Here the vassal and the king Side by side lie withering; Here the sweid and sceptre rust; " Earth to earth, and dust to dust" Age on age shall roll along, Ger this pale and mighty throng; Those that wept them, those that weep, All shall with these sleepers sleep, Brothers, sisters of the worm; Summers sun. or winters storm, Song Of peace, CT battles roar, Ne'er shall break their slumbers more; Death shall keep his snllen trust: Earth 10 earth, and dust 10 dust ?' But day is coming fast. Earth, thy mightlest and thy last Il shall come in fear and wonder, Heralded by trump and thunder; It shall come in strife and toil II shall come in blood and spoil; It shall come in empires groans; Then, Ambition, rue thy lust Earth 10 earth, and dust to dust !" Then shall come the judgment sign; In the East the King shall shine, Flashing from Heavens golden gate, Thousands, thousands round his state; Spirits with the crown and plume; Trembie, then. thou solemn tomb Heaven shall open in our sight; Earth be turned to living light; Kingdom of the ransomed Just !" Earth to earth, and dust to dust !'' Then thy mount, Jerusaem, Shall be gorgeous as gem; Then shall in the desert rise, Fruits of lnore than Paradise; And the earth again be trod, One great garden of her God Till are dried the martyrs tears, Through thousand glorious years; Now in hope of him we trust. " Earth to earth dust 10 dust n'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
RANDoLPHU5
SAD AFFAIR.

For some days past unpleasant rumors ser'- ously affecting the reputation ct Rev Dr, liar day, late Of the Primitive Church in this city now of Lowell, have been in circulation in tl.is community. The information was eom- nunicated to him last week, and he pronoun- rad inc s,or;e. false. We understand letter i, as been received in this city from Mrs. Il. orho states that such was the otiect of thees rumors on her husbands health, that he was taken with a delirious lever on Friday evening last. and d.ed en Mand4y mornInI
 .h-. + Register.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-24
No. 6. SVuoLE No. 1O98 1.
4 RIP VAN TWINKLE.

The railroad depot at Auburn, is situated as every body knows, very near the Slate Prison. A few days since, while the cars were making their usual stop oftwenty mia.- uteS, passenger from this city stro!led near the gate of the prison yard. It was the grey of the morning, and just then it hap~ pened that prisoner, who many years be> fore had entered that gloomy portal, was liberated. The posts and wires of the tele> graph instantly fixed his attention. Alter some moments Of puzzled contem p!ation, he ycntured to ask the gentleman above men toned, wha; they were. It was not easy of course, 10 explain at once to one so wholly ignol ant. the nature and uses of this great wonder of the age-but a brief statement was given to the astoniSied inquirer. When however, he was told that he might send a message ty those wires to New York and receive all answer all .n the course ofa few minutes, he expressed bis total incredibly. and went away indignant that after so loLg d confinement the first man he met should attempt to dupe him.
 Rochester American.