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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
Morgan Mhig Meeting.

|. AT a meeting of the Wings Of Morgan, held
at the Court House on the 22d inst, for the
purpose of appointing Delegates 10 attend a
Congressional Convention 10 be held in Win
chester. for the purpose of nominating Wing
Candidate for Congress from the 10th District
on motion CROMWELL ORIilCk, Esq.
was called to the Chair and JOSEPH 5. Duck
WALL appointed Secretary. The Chairman
briefly stated the object of the Meeting, when
on motion of Maj. GEORGE L. ROBERTS, ii
was
Resolred, That this meeting proceed to elect
Eleven Delegates to attend the Congressional
Convention, to he held at Winchester in the
month of March next.
The resolution being unanimously adopted
the meeting proceeded TO the election, which
resulted in the choice Of the following Dele
gates-Messrs. Joseph S. Duckwall, Charles
A. Swami, John w. O'Ferral, VIM. P.
Gibbs, Elias Smith, Henry Spohr, Andrew
Michael, George w. Sherrard, J. t. Sum
mers. Cromwell Orrlck and John O'Ferrall.
Mr.. ELIAS SMITH then offered the following
resolution which was unanimously adopted -
ReSoIued, That this meeting recommend to
the other Counties composing the 10Th Con-
gressional District THE 18TH OF MARCH PRox-
mo, as a suitable time fol the meeting OF the
Convention Of Delegates TO be held IN Nln-
chester, for the purpose ofnomnatng Wing
Candidate upon whom the Wings may unite
their sufrages at the coming Congressional
election.
On motion of ELIAS SMITH,
Resolued, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be published In the Martinsburg Gazette,
Winchester Republican and the other Wing
papers of the District be requested to copy the
same.
CROMWELL ORRICK, Chm
J. S. DuoxwALL, Seey
FEB. 22d. lS47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
CONGRESS s. THE LEGISLATURE

NO4NpINEAoc q LIE LEIlSlLA CItE.
Only SIX more working days remain before
the expiration of the Constitutional term OF
the Doth Congress. The discussion of the
Three Million Bill is still going on with much
earnestness in the Senate. 1t will be impossi-
be for them TO get through with the immense
amount of unfinished business before them.
The Legislature Of Virginia has been spen-
ding much precious time and money in discus
sing Federal Politics-the Mexican War
WIlmot Proviso, &c. Better attend to the af-
fairs Of their own State--the people were be-
ginning to congratulate themselves that the
Virginia Legislature had quit sits bad prac-
tees" A bill has passed divorcing WILLIAM
II. and VIRGINIA MYERS. "The Right Of
Way" question IS still in existence-it was on
Saturday last made the order Of the day for
Tuesday, the 23d inst. An amended Bill for
the prosecution of the James River and Kan
awha Canal to Buchanan has been ntrodu
ced to the House by Mr. DoRMAN of Rock
bridge, which it is thought will likely insure
the success of the measure. The bill, after
extending the charter Of the Company until
the 25th of May, 1859, provides that the State
Treasurer shall issue TO the Company certf-
Gates Of State stock TO the amount of 81, $50,
GOO, the sum deemed necessary 10 extend the
Canal 10 Buchanan, in instalments as fol
lows:
On the LIST July, ls47, $4,000; lst jan,
lS4S, $250,000; LIST July, 1913. S250,00O; lst
Jan, lS49, $4,000; LIST Jan, s250,0OO
A mortgage for the payment of the principal
Of this loan, and its semi-annual interest, is re-
qured upon all the property and nett income
of the work.
1t is provided that the certificates OF stock
may be sold or paid out BY the Company, but
never for less than their par value. The sum
s642, 600 is to be expended between Lynch
burg and the North River; and 1894, 900 in
prosecuting the Canal to Buchanan.
Mr.. BoAK presented petition from the citi-
zens of Berkeley, expressing their sense of the
importance of completing the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal to Cumberland. and asking a
guarantee of the State TO portion of the bonds
of said Company.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
SETTLE UP! SETTLE UP!
Feb. 25Jh, la47.

Having sold the "MARTiNsBugG GAZETTE"
TO Mai. CHAs II. LEWIS, of Stanton, the I'M
dersignedb beg leave to request all persons know
ing themselves indebted 10 them for Subscrip-
tons to the Gazette, for Advertising and JOB
Work, during the years 1915 and 1876, to
come forward without delay and make settle
ment with them, as longer indulgence will mol
and cannot be given. Necessity compels them
to be frank and plain with all persons indebt-
ed to them-and therefore they respectfully in
form them, that unless payment be made by
March Court, that their accounts will be found
in the hands of others for collection, and who
vii. force payment. Such a course would
be exceedingly painful 10 them, but pres
sing engagements compels them TO the
course. They have given their time, labor
and money TO the public, and it is now high
time that they should begin to have some ade-
quate return. More than the two-thirds Of
their earnings, in the last two years, are stand
ing unadjusted on their books--a state of things
to which they cannot longer submit
The undersigned may be found at the Ga
zette Office for few weeks yet, where all
persons wishing 10 see them on business, will
please call. Payments can be made TO either
of the undersigned.
JAMES L.. STEWART,
III. IL. GREGG.
Eobrpor, OEyL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

found farmers paradise--focks, herds,
geese, chickens, surkies, horses, dogs, and las,
good, comfortable, spacious house, well sha-
ded, and within few moments Of the prime
val woods. The welcome was in proportion
20 all the other abundance.
Mr.. and Mrs. ArsTIa could not but find all
this very charming for day or two, though
they were not the sor; of people for tie coJn-
Try. But MARY! Never was there a creature
so happy. II was her first sight Of unmarried
nature, and all her troubles CT she had any, }
were forgotten IN the inioxication Of sweet
and most natural pleasure. She rode, she ran +,
she climbed fences, she MIXED cows, Tor tried
10 do it,) she fed the chickens ill they follow
ed her in Gocks. She rambled in the dense
old woods with Mrs ELLERY's children, from
breakfast time til dinner, IN spite Of all MIS-.
ArsT1s's fears Of cougars and rattle snakes.
This was evidently the place for her, whatey
or it was for her father and mother, and they
were reluctant TO propose the return for which
their souls were longing. Besides, how 10
prolong a visit Of those guests, who must con
slider themselves only chance acquantances ?
1t would never do, and MARY was desired 10
prepare for the return 10 Detroit. Here was
a sad affair. MANY cried heartily, she could
not help IT, The love Of trees, and grass, and
Infringing NOtutstlS tiFdthl'o, 10 q lCltllAdtii Vi
pleasure TO unspoilcd hearts, and to Mary
this source Of happiness was SO new
Fortunately, good Mrs. ELLERY needed not
the sight Of her young guests tear stained eyes
to impel her 10 kind urgency FOR a longer Wis
il and when Mr. and Mrs AUSTIN could not
be prevailed upon, she begged for MARY until
MIR. Austin was fam to yield. The idea Of
leaving MARY behind could not, at first, be
made Ineligible TO Mrs. Aus1IS The i'm
prudence, the utter insanity OF trusting child
Of that age alone, was too great But her
husband who had observed with delight Ma
RY's spirits and returning roses, reminded her
that the child could hardly be considered quite
alone with good Mrs. ELLERY, her son and
his wife and their children, not to mention the
horses, cows, pigs, chickens and lambs, with
whom MARY was nearly as intimate and hap
Ply. He suggested too, that while she was in
the woods she was rot near PHLIP WEaT.
WORTH and we rather think il was this crow
ming argument, which he wisely reserved for
the last, that decided the point in MAYS ia.
yor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

mine to give their press o cheerful and efficient
support. charge the Wings of this County
with most culpable neglect Of their press
My predecessors, as well as myself, have been
left to struggle as best we could for the patron
age Of this paper. With one or two indlyld-
ual exceptions, the prominent and leading
Wings Of this County have been regardless Of
the success and prosperity Of this press. The
Editors have been left to do every thing them
selves. This is all wrong, and should be at
toned for at once BY an energetic movement
throughout this County and the County OF
Morgan, to extend the circulation of this pa
per. Iappeal then to the Wings to aid my
successor in his work. Make yourselves ac-
quainted with every Wing in this County
and Morgan, who is not subscriber, br,who
ought to be, and impress upon them the i'm
portance of at once becoming the supporters Of
the Organ Of their cause. consider this under
taking duty Of the Wings, and one in the
successful discharge Of which they are as much
interested as the Editor himself.
In conclusion beg leave to return my thanks
and the thanks of my partner, Mr.. GREGG,
to the public Of Berkeley County for the lber-
eral amount Of business conferred upon our
office. We shall ever feel a deep interes, in
the prosperity and advancement Of the best in
terests ofour native County, and the happiness
Of its people.
JAMES f. STEWART.
Feb. 25tb. ia47
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
NEXT PRESIDENCY AND VICE
PRESIDENCY.

"AioSrrREr," correspondent OF the Bal
timore Patriot, dominates THoMss RIremE,
Esq, the Expelled Of the Senate, for President
in 1913, and r. RIcHrLrEu, Esq, the Author
Of the Sassage story in the n Y. Tribune and
the Expelled Of the House Of Representatives.
as Vice President. Monterey" is not posted
up-t was not RrcHirIEU, the regular cores
ponden, OF the Tribune, who described "the
Ohio ANIMAL feeding behind the Speakers
chair on "sassages," but "Persimmon," an
occasional correspondent. win Monterey"
make the correction }-if so, we go his ticket,
and then ethe longest pole knocks down the
persimmonn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
WING MEETING IN MORGAN

We call the attention oil the Wings Of the
10Th Congressional District to the proceedings
Of the Wing Meeting in Morgan County
They have proceeded properly in the premi-
ses--haying decided in favor ola Convention,
they appointed Friday, the l2lh of March
next, for its meeting at Winchester. The
Berkeley Delegates will now consider them
selves delegated to the 18th of March Conven-
ton Our Hampshire friends will please note
The daY and act accordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
TWEEDLEDITM AND TWEEDLE'
DEE.

The Union denounces most bitterly the action
Of the House Representatives upon the VIII
mot provlso, but takes care not TO touch the
names Of any of its own party. Messrs. DA-
Wis, You've, McHESRy, GRlDER, and TRuM-
30 Of KY, all Wings. who voted for the pro
viso, are denounced in unmeasured terms
What is the difference s'hrirt ilreedled,m and
t,ceedledec 2" A few experiments upon the
liberty Of The pressii' has given the organ
Some-e8 perence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
IRISH RELIEF FUND.

We are much pleased to learn that several
hundred dollars have been collected in JefTer-
son County for the relief Of the suffering peo-
pie Of Ireland. In ST. Andrews Church, al
shepherdsiown. at one collection, the hand
some sum OF one hundred and ninety dollars
was taken up and Forwarded on Immediately.
We understand that the collection in this
town has been quite respectable and is inereas-
iu.. a public meeting should have been cal.
led WHY can il not vet be done
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
WIG CONGRESSIONAL C0NVEN
TI0N.

We observe notice in the last Romney
Intelligencer calling meeting of the Wings
Of Hampshire for Monday last, the 22d inst,
to appoint Delegates TO Wing Congresson-
al Convention to be held al Winchester on
Wednesday, the 81 Of March next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

0p5-Maj. LEWIS, the Editor of the Gazette,
will be necessarily absent from Martinsburg
till the 9Th Of March, during which time the
paper will be conducted by JAMES E. STEW
ART, Esq.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
Notice.
JAMES T.. STEWART,
III. Ii. GREGG.
February 18th, le47.

In all cases where persons have made ad
vance payments 10 the undersigned, for Sub
scriptlon to the Gazette, their contract will be
fulfilled by Mr.. LEWIS, with whom they have
made arrangements for the purpose.
STEWART s. GREGG.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

The wild delight ofiifihg about from morn
ing I'LL night, pallcd somewhat after few
days and Many found her chief pleasure in the
grand old woods that sk!Ied thc ample farm OF
Mrs. ELLERY. Here she woud wander, hall
penslyely, "thlnking'' Of cour,e ''of nothing al
ALL" or recline on some uo>sY bank, while
The children wreahed h,r halt with 4 thousand
wild flowers that booned in every spot 10
which the sun found access. 80 charming
was The calm soliule that she often remained
with her young companions in some layoritc
spot, until the western sun, and the voice Ok
lowing herds returning to thcr milking, recall
led her wandering thorghts
1t was on somesuch occasion wien >plen-
did sunset, such as one sees in perfection in
the country Of the great lakes, detained her la
ter than usual, that she was alarmed BY the
bounds Of what she thought might be a wild
animal, which approached from iae side next
Mrs. ELLERY's. In moment il stood before
her and proved to be onlg large spotted dog,
very much like the one " Aich introduced her
to PHIIP WENrwoRrH few months before.
"Carlo !" she said and the fine fellow wag
ged his tail us intelligibly as he could, aud
laid his head against her hand. Could he be
her old acquaintance.
"Carlo!' she said again, and bowed her
head over him, TIL the flowers fell from her
hair in showers upon his Droad back. "Whcre
is your master p But this question was in
her heart only, when She raised her head and
he stood before her
To describe the bushes that ensued, would
require an Imagination as vivid as that Of Or
Bulls friend, the printer who heard scarlet
in certain tones Of the violin. The tones Of
PHILIP WENrwogrHs voice produced deep
red color on Mary AusrrAS checks, but we do
not attempt 10 philosophze upon the fact
Our readers must make whatthey can Of it.
GLOW did YOU come here y was Mars
first coherent question.
III came like little Red Riding Hood, to
see my grandmother" SAID he laughing "hut
| find y0u have been beforehand with me wl'h
your pot of butter. or cusiard. or something
which has stolen away her heart. while was
away" And thus they went home together
arm in arm, after fashion which would have
made Mrs AUsrIN groan II she had been per
ched in one of the great oaks looking on.
That evening MARY never thought Of wri-
ting to her mother, to tell Of this unforeseen ac-
cident, but with morning came cool reflection
and she sat down and wrote a long dutlul let
ter, mentioning. Just before the close, that Mr.
WENrwoRrH had arrived on a visit to his
grandmother, Mrs EILERY. This she knew
would bring her parents post haste and when
she had thus discharged her conscience; She
was not very sorry when Mrs. EILERY infor
med her that as there was only weekly mail
her letter could not reach Detroit for several
DAYS
We do not pretend to have been present at
ali .,e ,ogy.reations which may have passed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

Ga-ANpREw HUNTER, Esq, Of Jefferson,
has addressed letter to the Charlestown Free
Press, declining to be considered Candidate
for the Wing nomination for a seat in the
next Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

"SlAME>E TwNs."-On the 9th inst. wo-
man IN l'uray, Page Co. Va, was delivered
OF two full grown, perfectly formed female
children, united from the superior part of the
horar TO the unsbiiicus, being a much more re.
narkabe LHsas Nature than the celebrated
Siamese twins. They are now in the posses-
ficn Of DR.. FREEMAN Of that place. who we
understand designs presenting them to the
Anatomical Museum OF the University a,
Philadelphia,
We make The above statement upon theau.
thority Of a very Inteligeu, and reliable CORES.
pondent.-Rockmgham Register.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

0rt-TIon. Henry BEpINGER will address the
people of Berkeley at the Court House, on
Monday, the Sth day OF March aext.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

01-Messrs. ANDREW HUNTER and WM. B.
THOMPSON have both declined being Candi-
dates for reelection to the next House Of Del
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

o3-ADAM SMALL, Esq, Of the House of
Delegates, will please accept our thanks for
the valuable Pub. Doc. sent TO us during the
past week.
Hon. AND'w STEWART, Of the U. S. Ho Of
Rep, will please accept our thanks for many
favors during the present session of Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

New MoDE TO CLOSE THE WAR-A peti-
ton has been presented to the New York As
sembly, from Col. A. JoNEs, of Rochester, to
lei out the Mexican war on contract, the petit
toner agreeing to give bonds to close ii for two
millions Of dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
va A TINsHs BURG, VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Is. ls47.

Pubilshed every THURSDAY NJ RNING,
at SOU In advance, $3.50 within sir
months, and $500 nfter six months.
NNNNNNNNNNNN~NNN NNNNNNNNNNNNNN~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

G3-The Wings of jefferson appointed no
delegates to the Congressional Convention.
Why not2
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

PERPErUAL lMPRIsoEMENT IN WscoSsx.
A bill has passed the Assembly Of the Wis
ecnsin Legislature 10 substitute perpetual i'm
prisonmcut for capital punishment in that
State. The same bin has leen ordered TO a
third reading IN he Council BY vote Of to s,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

G5-KING ST. THEATRE will open on Friday
Evening, the Goth inst, with two admirable
plays.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

On asking lazy young fellow whaN
hun lie in bed so long he replied -
busted in hearing counsel every morning
dusry advises me to get up-Sloth 10 he 81
and so they give me twenty reasons pro ans
con. Ii is my part TO hear what is said on DoiI
sides and bv the lime the case is over dihn'
is ready"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

es-The first Battalion Of the Virginia Vol
unteers, under command of Lieut.. Col. RAN
DoLPH, put into the port Of Havana on the
9Th inst. for a supply of medicine. Some Is
of the men were unwell, brought; on by impru-
dence before leaving their own country. The
troops generally Were well and in fine spirits.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-06-01
FROM TAMPICO.

An arrival at New Orleans brings dates to
the 9th Of May, and advices that fully settle
the fact that we are to have guerilla war
in Mexico. The New Orleans Commercial
Times publishes letter dated
TANPrco, May 6, l647.
"A mail was received here yesterday. from
the city OF Mexico. have not seen any Of
the papers, but have learned from reliable
source that the Mexicans in the interior,
since the fall Of Vera Cruz and the battle Of
Cerro Gordo, have become fully aroused as
to their situation. They are flying to arms
in every direction, and are determined to
dispute with US every inch Of ground. The
present Government of Mexico is sfraining
every nerve to carry on the war with renewed
vigor; among other movements il is making,
is the granting Of a Captains commission to
any person who may raise company oftwen-
ty five mounted men: who. besides their reg
ular pay, are entitled to all the plumber they
can take from the Americans.
1.-THE above statements be correct. you
will bear in mind that obtained them Il ON
Mexican, then has the guerrilla warfare COM
menced in earnest. They may annoy us
for while. but ultimately the whole Of this
fine country will be ours-Ours by right of
conquest.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-06-01
LATER FROM MEXICO.

Nothing heard from Scon-MericansDesert
ing CapitaL-City under Martial Ld,r-
Guerrilla Massacre of american Dragons
-Pomito at Vera Cruz,
We have advices to the 18th inst. from
Vera Cruz. These CONAN nothing from
SCOTS advance.
A party of eleven Dragons, encamped at
Santa Fe, near Vera Cruz, were attacked by
Guerrileros. The Dragons were all sleep
ing but the sentinel. His gun missed fire,
and before he could give the alarm he was
cut down. The Mexicans then rushed on
the Dragons just as they were arousing. A
severe conflict ensusd. Seven Of the ORA
goons we're killed. All the rest but one were
wounded. When the iidings reached Vera
Cruz, detachment Of Capt. Walkers rifles
were sent out in pursuit.
Latest accounts from the Capital are to the
LIST of May. Martial law existed there
Peace was denouced. and the citizens were
moving of, anticipating the assault Of our
army. The vicinity of the City OF Mexico
was infested by robbers.
A few new cases of vomitO have occurred
at Vera Cruz.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-06-01
ON THE RIO GRANDE

Letters from the North Carolina regi.
ment gives most deplorable account Of
the sufferings Of the volunteers from sick
ness, though later accounts states that the
men were recovering. One, dated at Ca
MARCO, says
If we are left at this place for the sum-
mer, one half of the regiment will die.
The heat even now is almost intolerabIe.
the weather being more sultry than it was
with US in August. A large majority of
the men have been sick with dysentery,
the most fatal disease of this country.
Another, dated at San Francisco, has
the following
Our members have been sadly thinned
by disease. Both the Edgecombe COM
panIes muster about enough men to mount
guard. The company l belong to mus
tiers about twenty-eight men out of eighty
five. Yesterday, Col. Paine passed us
with the second battalion, escorting two
hundred wagons from Brazos to Camar-
go, and worse used up men l never saw
in my life; out flour companies, not six
ty men were capable of doing duty. The
country from the mouth of the Rio Grand
to Monterey is nothing but vast extern
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-06-01
WAR NEWS.

The official dispatches from Gen. Scott in
relation 10 the Battle Of Cerro Gordo, have
appeared. There is nothing in them Of con-
sequencewhich has n, hitherto been publish
ed in our paper. The notice of the deeds Of
gailantry performed by our officers are some
what more in detail, as also The items of los
ses. and the amount of forces on both sides
He closes his dispatch as follows -
Our whole force present, in action and in
reserve, was $500; the enemy is estimated at
$4,000 or more. About 5000 prisoners. or
5000 stands Of arms, and 40 pieces of artil-
lery were taken, By the Accompanying re-
turn, regret to find our loss more severe
than was at first supposed, amounting in the
two days 10 80 officers and 1893 men-in all
43l, of whom 60 were killed, the enemy's
loss is computed TO be from to 2OOO.
Ism happy in communicating strong
hopes for the recovery Of the gallant Gen
Shields, who is so much improved rs TO have
been brought to.ihis place.
have the honor 10 remain, sir, with high
respect, your obedient servant.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. WIN, L. Marcy. Secretary Of War,
Washington, d. c.