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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
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rs We have received the Catalogue of the
American Art Union,' Society devoted to the
laudable object of the promotion of the Fine
Arts in the United States" We copy the fol.
lowing plan of their operation
PLAN.
Every subscriber of five dollars is member OF
the Art-Union for the year, and is entitled to all
its privileges
The money thus obtained, latter paying neces-
sary expenses) is applied.
FRsT.-Io The production Of large aud costis
Original Engraving from American painting, OF
which the plate and copyright belong to the In
stitution, and are used solely for its benefit.
of this Engraving every member receives CO.
py for every five dollars paid by him.
Members entitled to duplicates are at liberty to
select from the engravings of previous years
When the funds justify it, an extra engraving
or Work of Art is also furnished to every member.
Every member also receives a full Annual Re
port of the proceedings, Sc, of the Institution.
SEcoNp.-To the purchase Of paintings and seulp-
iufs by native or resident artists.
These paintings and sculptures are publicly ex-
hibited at the Gallery of the Art Union till the
annual meeting in December, when they are pub
liciy distributed BY lot among the members, each
member having one share for every five dollars
paid by him.
Each member is thus certain of receiving in
return the value of the five dollars paid, and may,
also, receive painting or other work of art OF
great value.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
From the Nsn Orleans Picayune Sept. IL.
FROM THE ARMY OF GEN. TAYLOR

The steamer e. A. Ogden, Capt Bowman
arrived yesterday morning from Brazos Santi-
go, whence she sailed on the 9Th instant, max
ing very fine run. Her news is not wilhou,
interest.
We learn with great regret that Brig. Gen.
Hopping died at Meir on the LIST instant. The
General was appointed from the western par,
of the State Of New York, and was a gentle
man Of ability well known in the politics o.
the State. The brigade under his command
at Meir has been broken up; the 10Th infantry
gauisoning Matamoras and Camargo, and the
10th infantry Cerralvo and Monterey.
Gen. Lanes brigade was at the mouth of the
river, expecting to embark about the 9Th inst
The first transport which reached there would
proceed 10 take the troops on board.
Gen. Gushing arrived at Matamoros on the
Sd instant, accompanied by Lieut. Col. Abbot
Gen. c. is concentrating his brigade as the Sc
yeral detachments come down al FL Sabinito
near Palo Alto Deas's battery, which was 10
have accompanied Gen. Gushing, has been or.
dered to remain with Gen. Wool at the express
request of the latter. Capt. Shower passed
down the river with Gen. Gushing on his
way to Washington.
Capt. Clarke, of the I'd Mississippi rifles,
was at Matamoros on the Sd instant, with a
detachment Of recruits on the way TO bis regi-
ment at Ruena Vista.
Capt, Clinch was at the mouth of the river
on the 9th instant, with detachment of re-
crults FOR the 18th infantry, and would leave
the next day for Gen. Cushing's camp at FL
Sabinito.
Dispatches have passed through Matamo-
ras for Gen. Marshall, at Monterey, to pro-
coed to Vera Cruz without delay. The des-
patches were forwarded BY Lieut.. A. M. Hen.
nv as far as the mouth OF the Rio Grande,
where he was taken i'll and transferred them
He subsequently proceeded 10 Maiamoras,
where he was doing well al last accounts.
Col r, f. Temple arrived at Matamoras
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

really belong to their character, but which have
been too often wasted in idle and Improbable
political distractions.
Would tha, the South would awake and pre-
pare 10 defend herself--not by weakness p
not By the Constitution alone--not by the
sword-but by those great engines which have
achieved The march Of the North 10 greatness
By enterprise--by making labor honorable
BY internal improvements--by theeducation Of
the people--by supplying her own wants from
her own industry--she viii bring about an era
when the designs Of Providence will be no lon
ger thwarted by the apathy of man, and the
South viii occupy the position of the strong
instead Of the feeble--,he protector instead of
the protected
II is easy 10 deal in generalities upon this
subject, but, unfortunately, when we come to
ment and educaton-we are met by a thou
sand pitful collisions oflocal interests and con-
flicting theories, which throw their LilIiputian
webs about the fallen giant, add fasten him to
the earth, ere he can fairly rouse from his
slumbers. A scheme may be proposed, which,
with collateral branches, will promise general
good, but, unless it can be shown that its iron
rails will reach every mans door, or its smooth
waters wash every mans farm, host of selfish
interests, meet it at the threshold and strangle
il in its birth. The only remedy is, tie cult
walton of an enlarged patriotism in the public
mind, and true feeling of State pride and in
dependence, which will lead men to look be-
yond the horizon of their own little town or
county, and seek the honor and prosperity of the
whole Commonwealth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

on the Isl inst, with four commands 49,.
regiment, the 10Th infantry. = As
The Flag says that Col. TIAba,rS nh.
proceeding from Mief to Monterey WI. "sS
companies Of the 10Th infantry. e<ee,,.. ~
tram, was attacked BIZ large pariv M N .
cans near Ramos, and succeeded Il 6,;r. A''
them off, with loss Of two wounded ys
have the best reason for believing ~, ~
whole object o. the Mexicans II th;s 80. '-s
was plumber. Only day before !, lent N ~.
ems passed up from Ceralvo 10 Monlsrsr
with only twenty dragons, and Gen 60
ing (who met Col. Iihhatts At Ranaosl passs4
down the day after with guard ofonIy w. w.,
ny five mounted men, and neither ofthen ~.
anything OF the guerlieros Col Tibhails IN
his men were under fire for some time e,,s
conducted themselves with great mtrep,l,,y
Intelligence was received al Baeaa V,s,sa,
the 20,h August, in letter from San Is,s
Potosi, BY the way Of Parras, that Gen. Scon,.
column had marched from Puebla. and two
days afterwards rumor reached there Of the
capiulatlon Of the city OF Mexico This n.
illustrates the rapidly win which intelligence
travels in Mexico by verbal report.
The Flag says that Mr.. e. b. Lundy ana
Mons Monthly, who Were taken prisoners
some four weeks since by Carvaial, have Been
set at liberty, and arrived at Maiamoros on tbe
Sd inst. They state that they were not libeva.
ted BY representing that they were not Amer.
cans. They were taken as far as TuIa. M
l.. says that Gen. Urea lefi that place a few
days since, with |, 200 men, for the purposa
Of taking trains or goods between Camarpo
and Monterey.
The soldier who was wounded BY Colonel
Paine at the time he shot The mutinsers was
Virginian, and has been dishonorably dis
charged from the service.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
TRUSTEES MEETING.

Alta meeting OF the Trustees OF the Town
of Martinsburg, on Saturday the 18th day OF
September, lS47,--C. w. Doll, Secretary,
and SEAMAN GARARp, Chairman.
We have met this day for the purpose OF
paying that necessary respect, which the
memory Of the President of our Board, wor-
thy citizen, and honest man deserves. There
fore:
Resolved, That we will attend the funeral
Of Capt. PETER GARrSSs on Tomorrow, at
such time and place as the family and friends
of the deceased may appoint.
ResOlred. That the respect we entertain for
the deceased as public officer, and private
citizen, we will wear Grape on the left arm for
one month.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be entered on our records, and copies be
furnished by the Secretary 10 the Family OF
the deceased, and for publication in the News.
papers Of the Town.
S. GARARD, CHM.
c. w. DoII. Seen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.

A very interesting Festival was held by this
Order at Winchester on Saturday the lth
inst. The procession consisted Of about 100
members with their Regalia, and made very
imposing whllstmany ofthe mem
bers were engaged on the "huntng grounds"
preparing the good things necessary for the
days enjoyment
Previous to going out, the fraternity march
ed to the German Reformed Church, where
E. ]. Smith, Esq, delivered very interesting
address, explanatory Of the objects of the asso-
ciation.-Ymgiaia Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA.

ton early on Sunday morning last She
brings six days later intelligence from Eu-
rope. A synopsis of her news will be given
in our next paper. She brought over one
hundred passengers, among them General
ARMSTRONG, our Consul at Liverpool. There
is scarcely any change to notice in the market
for breadstuhs. The steamship Great Britain
had at last been got adoat, ant had arrived at
Iiverpool.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
A HIGH COMPARTMENT.

To the credit Of that useful and patriots;
class, the printers, be il said, that among ah
the men who have been published as deseTlss
from the army, not one is prinler--o. ali 'us
soldiers punished for disobedience of Orders
not one is printer. The printers who have
entered the service, compared with their NUN 9a
bers in this country as to other classes, VIII q
verage three to one in their favor. These iac's
are most complimentary to this valuable a14
meritorious class of the American people
Who would no, be a printer p Rich sof''a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
wAsHJNcyoN NoNurrrNT.

Mr. LUcKETr, the Agent Of the Washington
Monument Society, is making tour through the
counties of Berkeley and Morgan. Those of our
citizens who are DESTROYS of aiding in the great
and glorious undertaking Of building monument
to the Father of his Country worthy the Amer-
can People, will now have an opportunity of do
ing so.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
KING STREET THEATRE.

We are requested to say that King Stree, Thea
tire viii be open on Saturday evening next, at
early candle light, when the laughable petite
Comedy Of "CArcHNG AN HEmEss," Fancy
Ball, Instrumental Concert, sc, win constitute
the entertainments of the evening. Be sure to
give them call as it is likely to be the last
chance YOU will have.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
pIsAswRoUs.

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
imore Sun, makes the following statement:
son the first ofNovember next, all the con
tlngent clerks in the Treasury Department
nearly thirty in number-are 10 take their walk
ing tickets, the fund, or appropriation under
which they were employed having been near
ly exhausted. This will produce shaking a.
mong the dry bones, but such is the "fortune
Of war" and our Government is so constituted
that there is nothing permanent about it but
change
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

Madam Restell, fend somewhat notori-
Gus in New York, is in custody on the charge
of producing abortion for young woman sent
TO her charge from Orange county. The Sc
ducer Of the girl. Joseph p Cooke of Orange,
is also in custody.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
TROUGH AND READY,

We have received the first number of the
"Rough and Ready newspaper devoted to
the claims of Gen, TAYLOR for the next Presi-
dency, This number promises well. 1t is pub
lished weekly in Nassau Street n. Y. at 81 90
per wear.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

Vice President Dallas passed Harper's Fer
ry on the 7th, on his way to Pittsburg He
had quite an imposing reception at the latter
place, and was addressed by Wilson McCand-
less, Esq. His reply related principally to his
casting vote on the Tariff bill.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
CHINA.

The following was posted at the Liverpool
Exchenge day or two ago. We have yet no
farther accounts.
"a Colombo Times, extra, OF July 10
(Ceylon) contain very alarming rumor with
regard TO the relations ofthis country with Chi
ma, and one which derives considerable prob
ability from the recent rash conduct OF Sir
John Davis the Governor OF Hong Kong
The report is, that the attack on the Bogue
forts had reused desperate spirit of hostility
against all foreigners, but especially the Eng
fish, and had led to general rising OF the peo-
pie Of Canton against them. The cousuls had
been compelled to leave Canton, and the Eu-
ropeans were preparing 10 follow them.
The above was received at Ceylon by the
Haddington steamer, which received ii from
the commander of a ship despatched to Cal
cutla loruoops orelnlorce the garrison ofIiong
Kong.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
EXTRAORDINARY CABBAGE.

Mr.. JOHN ENDRs has sent US, for inspection
a stalk of Cabbage with torty.fre heads. 1t
one Of the curiosities of this prolific season.
Winchester Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

~ large silk Handkerchief was by mis-
take thrust into the pocket of the Overcoat of the
editor of the Gazette, at the L. S. Hotel The
owner can have it by applying at this office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
FRANCE.

Paris, for several days past has beea in a
state OF great excitement, caused by the mur-
der OF the Duchess of Praslin, by her hus
band, and the subsequent suicide ofthe Duke,
The Duchess was daughter Of Marshal
Sebastian, beautiful woman, mother Of nine
children, the eldest being the only one mar
ned, 10 rich Pledmoniese gentleman, resid-
ing at Turin. The second daughter left Paris
the day before the murder, to Join her grand
father who was on visit to Geneva. The
others were at Paris. 1t appears that the gov
erncSs, a very accomplished woman, had re-
Gently been dismissed by he Duchess for suf
hcienl cause, and had gone TO reside in large
boarding school in Paris as a teacher.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
GEN. TAYLOR m rILruors.

ton have nominated Gen. Taylor for the Pres
idencv Many of the members were demo
Gratis. They have made arrangements for the
formation of Taylor Electoral Ticket,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

DR.. James B. Rogers, of Philadelphia. has
been elected Professor of Chemistry in the
University of Pennsylvania, in the place of
DR. Robert Hare, resigned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

H. We learn from the New York Herald
that Com A. S. Mackenzie has been appointed
to the command Of the steam frigate Mississippi.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

Wlllul deception and false hattery are al
ways sure to end in the final defeat Of those
who employ them,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
IRELAND.

There have been several recent piracies on
the coastn attempting 10 robcorn laden vessels.
\ few days ago one hundred and fifty men i'll
boats attempted 10 board vessel. butwere driv-
On Of, with some killed and other wounded.
y trader was boarded Off Achill-head, and
while in Aeact orplundering the steamer Dash
or came up, fired, killed one man and took
five prisoners
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
VOTE OF INDIANA

We have at length the official vote Indiana,
by Congressional Districts. We record i, for
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

Wing majority 507. The total vote IS TO-
999 greater than that of the Congressional e.
lection Of As.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

No election of Governor by the people
The Legislature, upon which body he cleo
ton OF Governor will devolve, will be certain
ly Wing, but the exact majority is not yet as
certalDed. In the Senate, it is not improba-
BILE that there will be tie /: The House, as
far as heard from, stands: Wings &c, Locos
II, Abotionists 10. The towns TO be heard
from will not materially change the relative
strength Of parties.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
~MaRTINSRURG :~
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 90, 1917.

~ We beg the indulgence Of our friends this
week, as the editor is unayoidably absent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
VERMONT ELECTION.

We have returns Of the election for Cover
nor from las towns in Vermont, which sum
up as follows as compared with last year:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

The accounts from Berne mention that the
government had given orders that an account
Of all the horses fit for cavalry service should
be prepared throughout the cantons. The
capital was 10 be placed IN good state of de-
fence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23
SPAIN.

This country Is in a deplorable condition,
with very little prospect OF improvement
The King and Queen are still at variance, and
il is not likely the former will change his de
termination. Our last advices are TO the 2lsi.
Narvaez had been summoned to Madrid with
view Of forming new Cabinet.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

eral wealth, IN naylgable rivers and fins har-
bors, in water power for manufacturing pur-
poses, in advantages of climate by which oui
railroads and canals may be kept in working
order, while those oil the North are obstructed
by wintry SHOWS and cold-in geographical
position, in every physical element of great
ness, the slave States are thousand times
more favored by Providence than the free
And yet, we are told that they are TO rely on
their weakness for their strength, and that II is
chimerical to expect tha. they can ever attain
TO a numerical equality with the free States
Why could such seeming absurdity ever
drop from human lips7 Alas, our own indif
ference and neglect have given point and poig'
nancy TO the singing sarcasm. For, with al
these advantages, the South is steadily losing
in power, in wealth, in numbers, and in in
fluence We sometimes doubt whether herpro
ductve soil, her bland skies and bright streams
are as desirable as the rock bound shores o.
New England, where Nature, with the iron
lash of necessity, drives men to labor. and for.
ces them, by thoughtful ingenuity. active en-
terprise. and pains taking toll, to convert the
sterile sands INFO gold, and cause a land Of
thorns and briars TO bloom and blossom like the
rose.
Here. Nature is an indulgent Mother. Her
children are reared in ease, and. like her lilies,
"neither toll nor SPIN" But even the richest
bounties ofNature must ultimately beexhaust-
ed by the neglect and Incidence Of man. We
fear il will not be till the absolute need fexer-
ton is felt that the people Of the South will
put forth the energy and perseverance which
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-23

Gentlemen-Since writing you this day at
IL O'Clock, | have learned that il is the inten-
ton of the Mexicans TO fall back TO Gualdaho-
ma, and there continue this war on a guerilla
plan, headed by Gen. Paroles. Its reported
that Gen. Santa Anna has been pronounced
traitor by Valencia and Paroles. We have
nothing TO do but take the whole country from
them. -e..
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-01-29

FROM THE ARMY-RUMoRED BATTLE
We find letter from Camargo in the Matamo-
ros Flag, of the sth inst, from which we copy as
follows:
&c From the most authentic information have
been able to gather from Mexcans, am strong
ly in the belief that battle was fought yester-
day two leagues this side of Victoria, between
Gen. Quitman, with 1900 volunteers, and Cen
Urea, with $4,000 regular troops. Col. Croghan
is not inclined to credit the report, but consoer
the authority pretty good, having conversed with
the Mexican who brought the express to Mier.
Gen. Taylor is some six days in the rear of Gen.
Quitman, with 5000 regular troops, So, if Gen.
Q. should find things 100 warm for comfort, he
can fall back on Gen. Taylor, and their united
forces can repel any attack which Urea may
make. Gen. Worth is still at Saltilo having
been reinforced by three regiments Of volunteers
from Ohio, Kentucky. and Indiana. Gen. Wool
is in camp fifteen miles from Salllo, on the road
to San Luis Potosi, waiting orders. Santa Anna
can, If deemed expedient, reinforce Urea (by
the Tula Pass with large force Mexicansin in
form me that such is Santa Annals intention,
thinking to draw Generals Worth and Wool from
SaltiiIo, when he would Immediately occupy that
place. Fifteen hundred lancers are now hover
ing around Gen. WooPs encampment, waiting
favorable opportunity to strike'
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-01-29
Congressional proceedings.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27.
SENATE. The Treasury Note Bill was passed
: by vote Of AZ to 2.
Senator Ciey's Resolution withdrawing the
Army FROM Mexico coming up, that gentleman
made some remarks explaining his position, after
which the resolution was laid on the table, Yeas
Always 0. Mr.. Calhoun was not present
The Army Bill was called up and discussed
HOUSE. Mr.. King Of Georgia, introduced
Resolution directing the President to procure
gold and silver medals for the officers and men of
the English, French and Spanish vessels who
rescued the crew OF the Somers. The Resolution
was passed.
The judiciary Committee were instructed to
inquire into the constituuonality of appointing
Regents OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Garrett Davis offered Resolution, inquiring il
our government had, at the present time, dpo-
matte representatives, IN Mexico. The House
refused to suspend the rules to receive there's
0Iution.
The bin to increase the pay OF Volunteers and
RuguIars, and give them bounty lands, was pass
ed, as amended, by a vote of III to Is.
Mr.. Schenck Of Ohio, moved suspension Of
the rules to introduce his resolutions Withdrawing
the Army to this side OF the Rio Grande The
motion was refused by vote Of 2s to $50.