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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

| Twice has the Court, at she June and July
Terms, upo3 oral discussion, IN open and
public sitting. when all interests were present,
ordereds by decided votes. appropriations for
the Road. hear. that the gentleman, TO
whom have alluded, proposes TO bring ii be-
fore the Court again on next Monday. ] trust
il is not so. The dignity and character Of the
Court, the effectiveness of its decisions, re-
iquire that il should preserve its consistency. -
/ He should be. and but for some matter Of per-
sonal pride that influences him in this affair,
is, | am sure, watchful to preserve the useful
ness Of the Court 10 body Of thirty two
Magistrates, there are few cases in which il is
not feasible to assemble a Court to resciud
an order Of a previous or pending Term. Ii
may be done now If the Justices should no.
generally attend. That they could be induced
to attend. il personally applied to, and prevent
the resembling Of the July order, there is
no, the slightest doubt The friends OF the
the Road will, however, resort TO no such &C
ton and design to say no more TO the Court.
Ii is for that Body, the especial Trustees off the
County funds, to look TO their dispostIon--to
maintain its decisions firmly, when they have
been made upon full and public elaboration,
and TO regard with jealousy allattempls to an
nul its solemn adjudications fit shall fail TO
do so, then, when that distant day arrives,
when the inequalities Of Representation have
become so gross as 10 render Contention ne
cessary, fadicalism will be fuIl-armed for its
assaults upon an Institution, equal TO its du
ties, with occasional exceptions, in the exer
else of its judicial functions. and admirably
conservative of the social morals Of the Com
munity.
] beg leave, in conclusion, respectfully to
express the hope, that useful member of that
Court will not, out Of any mere perverseness
or wilfullness--natural, | admit, in one who
has been for years the Coun,y's Chancellor Of
the Exchequer-detract from well deserved
reputation for energy and business capacity,
by further retarding an improvement, which
he was among the first to project He, who has
had his own way so long and so uninterrupted
", can well afford, when upon full presenta-
ton of the subjec, it has been twice decided
agains, him, 10 tame his imperious will to one
judgment of the Court, and to imagine it with
in the range OF possibility that he may be
wrong BERKELEY.
AuouSt : lS47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The Hbernia sailed from Liverpool on The
10Th ult., and consequently has made pas
sage of IL days and 20 hours.
In the Liverpool market on the 10Th ult,
Flour was selling at 34s. at 35s. per barrel
American; and sour -four at 2Ss. 29s.-~
This is decline of about 2s since the sailing
Of the Washington, she having left prime
American flour at SIS. TO SIS
The quotations in wheat also show DE-
cline. On the 10Th, good red wheat was sci
ling at 9s. I'D. 10 9s Sd. and white at 9s. lOd.
70 los. I'd. BY the Washuglon's advces,
U. 5. red wheat was los. Cd, los. 4d., ana
English white los. Cd. los. Sd.
The Potato crop is represented to be Tree
from danger and contributed not liIte TO al
feet prices. During the past week how
ever, the markets have been much tirmef;;
The prices Of the 18th became current ana
were maintained throughout the week and on
the 18th, in Mark lane, further decline oil Is
in -four took place. The trade in Indian eoIp
was quite paralyzed, and -four in barrels was
quite neglected
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
J.p. Ross.s CORN cRusHE7.

We call the attention Of our readers to the
advertisement Of Mr.. Ross, which will be
found in another column. We are aware of
the prejudices of the community against ''Pa-
tent Rights" but we think tina, an inspection
obstinate unbelievei in Patents, that it forms
an exception to the general rule upon this sub
ject. All who have seen it pronounce il the
most admirable contrivance for the objects of
its invention that could well be conceived.
We have witnessed the operations OF this
Machine, and would urge all who have not.
TO avail themselves of the opportunity which
now presents itself. It can be seen at Mr..
SwartZ's Mill.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
WHAT THE COUNTRY EXPECTS OF
GEN. TAYLOR.

II looks 10 his election for mild, and pa
ternal administration, uninhuepced by party
spirit, and free from the control of political
cques. II looks to him for a Republican ad-
minIstration, in which the voice OF the people,
as expressed by their representatives, shall be
the supreme law. Ii looks 10 him for an
overthrow ofthe abominable system of pro-
scription. Ii looks TO him as the President,
not of sections, but of the whole country.
The New York Express, in discussing the
prospects of Gen. Taylor as candidate, re
marks, ''The few Abolitonists in the Wing
party, who think more of slavery than of the
constitution, and who, in their rabd pursuit Of
one idea, have only that one. may rebel, be-
cause Gen. Taylor is Shareholder, as Henry
Clay was,--but with Gen. Taylor as a condi
date their votes will mol be missed, whereas
with Mr.. Clay. alas! their detection was our
ruin in New York.
Devotion TO the principles OF the Consiitu-
ton, with an honest heart. and sound head,
is all that the great body o. the Wings require
of Gen. Taylor. Under such devotion, the
veto power will be exercised only in extreme
cases, for which that august prerogative was
alone eserved,-never in cases of mere expe-
dieucy, unless manifest error or great careless.
ness oflegisla,ion appear. Harbor Bills, and
River Bills will not be stealthily pocketed, but
to the chosen Representatives OF the people
judgment upon such matters will be left In
short, the popular voice, as expressed through
the Congress, will be the Constitutional voice,
and not the will, pleasure, or SIC rolo, sic j,,-
beo of Gen Taylor. Under such President
with the overwhelming popularity that he
would have Wing Congress might once
more right the government, as they partially
rlghled ii in lS42-nay, go further, and put
the Constitution on the old Washington track,
whence twenty or thirty years of Jackson, Van
Buren,, and Polk mis- government could not
drive IL anain ,,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

0D- The space we usually devote to editorial
matter, is this week filed, to the exclusion Of
several articles we had prepared for this
weeks paper by the news from the seat Of
war Most sincerely do we trust that the
prospect of a speedy termination of this vexa-
tious and expensive war will be realized, and
that no more noble victims viii be required to
crafty the insensate lust Of Jas. X. Polk for
foreign conquest Already has the country
suffered enough IN the loss of blood and lrea-
sure to afford a warning TO future administra-
tons against lightly and unadvisedy invoI-
wing the nation in an aggressive war.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
II Q re { On 81 { tpa.
ARRIVAL or THE
STEAMER WASHINGTON.


The steamship Washington was ,elagr,,b
cd at quarter 70 ~ this morning. ana ra.rS
ed her dock al half past r. NJ. 10 4 very r,,.,.
able passage OF fifteen days '''0'-
Ths Washington discharged the pilo, atsb
I 30m. p. Nj. al the Needles. '"'
1 The Washington sailed on The io,I a,
and put back ON account Of coal The NJ
/ has experienced heavy westerly winds. ana
head seas, during the passage Mos, Of the
coal not being suitable 10 the furnaces sbe
could not make sufficient steam.
TIL political news is not Of much impor.
lance, but the markets are
The second reading of the Navigator Bin
having been consented to in the House of Com.
mons without division. the Navigation Laws
may be considered virtually suspended, un;l
March. lS4S.
Affairs IN Spain seem al present TO be in a
wretehed state. Besides the open rupture az
the Queen and her Consort, rumors OF ueach.
erous intrigues, even 10 the extent of designs.
If not to assassInate, at least to dethrone the
Queen, are generally circulated These de-
signs appear TO have their chief seat in Paris.
and every day brings fresh proof as the signal
failure OF the schemes of Louis Philippe.
which he meditated comprising when bring
ing about the Montpensier marriage.
The French capital continues occupied in
the trials arising out Of the late ministerial dis
courses, and the opinion, especially among the
enemies Of NJ. Guizoi, has gained ground that
sufficient evidence Will be adduced 10 crlnina,e
M. Teste, and his coniedeFates. NJ Pellapra,
one OF the accused, has absconded from PARIS,
and this throws additional suspicion over the
case the friends Of NJ. Teste are however,
confident of his acquttal
+. S.--M. Teste attempted suicide, and af-
forwards confessed that he accepted the wages
Of corruption.
The quarterly revenue returns. of the Brit
ish Government, are highly satisfactory, con
sidering the general arrangement Of trade du-
ring the last three months. and the greatly d.
minished employment in the main branches of
manufacturing industry
The decreased comparative consumption OF
cotton wool, amounts TO 10000 bales weekly.
With the exceptions of slight decrease in
the Customs OF -fl212 on the quarter, there
is comparative increase on the total revenue
for the year of no less than 81 ,004 ,026.
The Iron Market has rallied. but inasmuch
as the stocks in the makers hands are heavy,
no further advance has taken place in prices
We regret 10 learn, that fever 10 an alarming
degree still prevails in Liverpool The Rev.
VIM. Dale Of ST Mary's. Edmund street. is
the eighth victim TO the pestIlence amongst the
Roman Catholic clergy ofLiverpool. Typhus
fever is increasing alarmingly among the may
vies" employed on the Caledonian Railway
lntemperance, want Of vegetable food, and the
damp huts which these laborers inhaht, have
contributed TO increase the prevailing disease.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
Mr.. Clay and the wings of Maryland.
Willow BgooK. Jury % lS

Messrs. GALES s. SEAToN: The enclosed
letter, although addressed to me, is Justly the
property of the Wings of Maryland, by whom
know it will be read with avidity and graft
fcalion. The extensive circulation which
your valuable journal enjoys through our
State prompts me 10 request It's immediate in
sertion IN the columns of the In,eigencer.-
Its more general circulation will no doubt be
assisted by the entire Wing press of Mary
land. Yours, respectfully,
THOMAS DUCKETT.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
PRINTERS IN mExrco.

The Lsp,chbwg Tirgiaian gives the follow
ing extracts of a letter to one of its editors.
"from young man who was lately an appren-
tice in the Virginian Office, and who is now
Volunteer in Capt Carrington's Company"
BuENA VISTA, June 18th, az.
We are now in Satillo, at least beyond
there, encamped on the ground Of Buena Wis.,
ia, and can assure you il is one Of the great
est fields on which was ever battle fought
1t is beautiful plain, bounded on the east by
the Cordieras, on the west by the same, on
the north by Saltillo, and SOUTH about six mi
les from the ground, by the Dead Mans Pass,
which could be defended with 500 men against
$4,000. In the centre of the encampment is
large live oak tree, from the foot of which
flows limpid brook large enough to turn a
mill which the Americans have erected upon
its waters, and which is the only one have
seen in Mexico. In fact, the Mexicans have
no use for mill they mash, or pound, all of
their corn, which labor devolves upon the Sen
orittas, the men being OF very lazy DISPOSE
ton. We have a fine market here now, at
which you may purchase nearly all the dellca-
cies and necessaries of life. We have here all
the tropical fruits, and some OF the largest wa
Ter melons in the world. have no hardshps
10 unueryo now as ndu fnOHtn VI tWo dgo,
as have been appointed Company CommIs-
sary Sergeant, and am excused from drill and
standing sentinel. and all have to do now is
to make off acquisitions, draw and issue pro
visions, which occupies only about half my
time. There was quite a remarkable circum-
stance connected with permit | had few
days ago. which enclose TO you, and which
shows the strength ofthe craft in our battalion.
The permit was written for myself a printer
by d. A. Slofer, Sergeant Major, who is
printer; signed by 1t. J. Richard Lewellen,
who is printer; countersigned by Capt. Har
per, who is printer; and the two men who
accompanied me for the meat were printers;
the whole being Undersigned, and not noticed
ill the day after. am very tired Of playing
soldier, for it seems that the Virginia regiment
is doomed 20 go home without brush, and
! am heartily tired ofescorting trains OF wagons
up and down the Monterey road. The Army
seems TO be at stand, with no expectation Of
battle, and do not believe that there will be
another battle fought in Mexico by the Ameri-
( cans.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
Che Ga,eite.
~MARTINSBURG -
SN~NNN ~NN~NNNNNN~N7
THURSDAY, AUGUST >, Is47.

CO. Subscribers who are DESTROYS Of ayailIng
themselves of our offer in relation 10 the re
duction of our subscription price, will bear in
mind that august Court is their last chance.
After that date all subscribers who common
ced on the lsi Of March will be charged $3.50.
Our terms were reduced on account Of the We
ry liberal patronage extended to us, for which
we are truly grateful
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
Internal Improvement.

The "Union" says that ''ihe Wings are for
a loose construction of the Constitution, and
the Democrats Tor a rigid construction Of that
instrument"
We suppose that to construe the Constitu-
ton loosely ITO go for the improvement Of our
rivers and harbors, while to consirue il rigidly
is togo for the digging Of the Teh,untegcc ca
nal, IN .Merico,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
ResnscItation of the Drowned.

Deaths by drowning are very frequent. ma
ny lives being sacrificed for want Of knowledge
Of restoring suspended animation. Life, in
some instances, will remain an incredible time
in the body, and only needs the proper reslo
ratives TO set ii in active motion again. DR..
Mott, of the American Shpwreck Society,
gives the following directions
Gas soon as the body is removed from the
water press the chest suddenly and forcibly
downward aud backward, and instantly dis
continue the pressure. Repeat this without
mtermission until pair OF common bellows
can be procured when Obtained. introduce
the nozzle well upon the base Of the tongue
Surround the mouth with a towel or handker
chief, and close II. Direct a bystander to
press firmly on the projecting part Of the neck
called Adams apple, and use the bellows ac-
lively. Then press on the chest TO expel the
air from the lungs-to initiate breathing
Continue this an hour at least unless signs of
natural breathing come on. Wrap the body
in warm blankets. and place it near the fire,
ane do every thing to preserve the natural
warmth, as well as to impart artificial heat, if
possible Every thing, however, is seconda-
nv TO initiating the lungs. Send for medical
aid Immediately. Avoid all friction until res
pration shall be in some degree established"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

Gen. Taylor is still quietly encamped at
Walnut Springs, waiting for reinforcements.
Gen. I. with his officers celebrated the 4th of
July at the hacienda of Gen. Arista, and at
which place and town he said, if chosen Pres
dent by the people. he would serve. but did
not wish to serve as a party man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

ELEcroN OF SENAroR.-The special cleo
ton held in the Abingdon Senatorial District,
to supply the vacancy occasioned by Col. Nc
Mulen's resignation, is believed to have re
suited in the election of Mr.. Fl. S. Kane. OF
the same school Of politics with McMullen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

A New Division of"sons Of Temperance, u
to be called Darkesville Division No. 60, was
instituted at Darkesville, on Monday evening
last, by Dep. Grand Worthy Patriarch GEO
B. STEVENSON, of Ilarper's-Fery, The fol-
lowing gentleman were elected officers of the
Division:
yoHN SENcrNDwER, p w. p, pro, tenn
J. p. DuFFIELD, w. p.
+. c. DUNHAM, w. A.
w. Nick PINE, r. $.
J. w. ZIMMERMAN, A. II. s.
l.. f. PINE, f. 5.
JOHN WysoNG, T.
J. w. GREENWOOD, c.
]. w. BRADY. A. c.
SAMUEL HARDEN, l. S.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
rxazST ar HUEJUrLA.
FERROUS SITUATION AND ESCAPE OF col.
Ok PUSSY

We received las, night New Orleans paper
Of the god instant. and extras from the office
Of The Picayune, Della, Times, and Daily Ma
iional, containing news from the Army, which
we subjoin. The New Orleans papers Of the
I'D instant, regularly due last night, did not
come 10 hand.--Bah finer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
Gen. Taylor and the wings OF Maryland.

The following are the resolutions adopted
at the Wing Congressional Convention in the
Fifth District Of Maryland on the 29ih ultimo
Whereas, In long course Of public service,
and particularly during the present war with
Mexico, Gen. Zachary Taylor, while adding
new lustre TO the American arms and winning
for himself the brightest renown of the hero,
has evinced purity of patriotism--a sound
ness oil Judgments vigor OF mind and mod
Grafton Of character, which entitle him to the
highest respsct and confidence Of his country
men, and give full proof of eminent civic
worth and ability: Therefore
BE il resolved, by the Wings Of the fifth
Congressional District in the Genral Conven-
ton assembled, that they proudly and conf
IDENTITY look forward 10 ls4S, as an era in which,
like the Father Of his Country, Gen. Zachary
Taylor shall come forth from her faithful and
successful service in the field TO adorn her
councils, by accepting the highest Office in the
gift of grateful people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
EERKuLrY WHEAT.

We were shown bunch OF wheat raised by
Thomas V. Purcell, Esq, near Bunker's Hill,
several heads of which measured 81 inches IN
length, and contained from 100 to l26 grains
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

Communications must be handed in on
or early on Monday morning, or
they will lay over until the following week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

"This is too serious matter 10 make light,
Of" as the whale said when they were taking
the oil cot Of his head
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

Capt Il. &. CARRISGros, Jr., OF the Virgin
in regiment of volunteers, reached Richmond,
(Va.) on Sunday evening. The object of his
return from Mexico is to obtain recruits TO
supply the vacancies in the regiment occasion
ed by deaths and discharges. -Whig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

T. w. WILLIAMS, Esq, of Bello,, Connec-
ticut, has. made donation of 81 0 900 to Be
lot College, Wisconsin.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05

GINS. CADw ALLADEg AND PILLOW
AT PEROTE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-05
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
.rss. SCOTT sTrLL ar rurAzLA.

Rumored appoinimen of Peace Com
missioners by the Mexican
Government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-20

up speculative demand for our market here, failed;
but the effect intended for this side has been experience
ed on the other Our markets have been regulated by
those OF Europe 30 far this goes, the demand
healthy directly from the marts for consump
ton Prices not for large portion Of the season.
inflated by any monopoly Of SPECTATORS but In
quenos of the supply being much lees than the
demand for consumption
The annexed table gives the quotations In this market
for the principal stocks used for speculation each
day Of the past week. and at the close Of the week
previous
QuorArIoNs ron THE PRINCIPAL srocxs IN THE NV
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-20
THREE MILLIONS.
WAsursaroS, Sept. 10, Is47.


tn. Whitney Railroad Scheme and Zadoek Pratt.
TIL. Non Zsdock Pratt while ia Congress was chair.
man on Public Buildings and Grounds and so extern
.ye were the improvements he suggested under this
head that II carried out every dollar In the public Urea
aury would have been absorbed in decorations Of the
federal metropolis Mr. Pratt however, did good service
Ho got curtains and carpets to the White House
he got the shanty Greenoughs statue taken down
and succeeded in various little things and We regret tina.
he did not also succeed in OF his larger schemes
MIR Pratt has returned home to his extensive tannery
and banking operations at Prattsve in York State but
st keeps the run Of every great national scheme that
may be foot; and in this respect he shows the quick
Of business man. and the patriotism OF good citi.
alive TO the prosperity Of the country.
Mr.. Pratt comes out In this mornings Inieihsene,y
in long essay in which he takes strong ground against
the proposed Tehuantepec Canal, and advocates a.
good Of York state should do the construction Of
the continental railroad OF Mr. Whitney.
Upon those two projects respectively we desire 70
make passing remark
l. The rehuantepec and Huasscualco canal wcbeiieve
the administration upon good grounds has abandoned
this project LIST The government has the power
construct It. I'd Private capitalists would scarcely up
dertae H. 80 that even with the right Of way the
might never he accomplished Bnt worse than all that
there Isl dividing ridge to he crossed-the canal. by
system Of locks would have be lifted to this summit
in the approach from either side The lockase would
require an immense supply Of wafer There is not tho
ave hundredth part Of the water that would be required
for ship canal this dividing ridge, Is there
wy VI nu'poN' huppy ler bt' Htbsit "
dozen chips day The canal l.. then, impracticable
and II the neck Of Huasacuaco and Tehusnt.pvc is good
for anything IL Is only for railroad aud for this the
route might be worth the purchasing
But we are of the opinion that the Administration has
abandoned the idea Of this acquisition ltlooked very
beautiful Mt first but IL SURROUNDED by such natural
such constitutional ard international difficulties a. to
render the grant Of the passage way unavailable TO tho
desired result OF speedy and commanding
nication bet ween the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
q MIR Whitneys Railroad. Mr.. whitney proposesto
run for miles railroad from the southern end ay
~ a If Iake
river and the State Of Iowa and thence across
tho great American desert to the South Pass In the