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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
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Vera Cruz papers have been received al N. Orleans
to the Goth Aug, five or six days later The news
contained in them is ofie interest
There is no alluson in the papers TO Paredss or a
ny of his projects Norare any other revolutionary
designs mentioned, now that the Mazaan insurrec-
lion is suppressed, the project Of Sierra Madre
republic.
The anniversary Of the battle of Churubusco, the
Goth Of August, was TO have been celebrated with APP
propria;e ceremonies. The battalion OF ndepend-
ence, which engaged in that bloody affair, was
to leave the city the night previous and bvouac upon
the battle field and the next day return with the
tai remains OF those who fell in the action. The ma
tional palace 10 be draped in mourning, the ma
tona flag to be at halfnasi, and the citizens gener
ally called upon TO take part in the fune al ceremo
the victims OF the bloody conflict. whose re-
mains were be deposited in the cemeiary of Santa
Paula.
Preparations are already making in Mexico for a
grand public funeral on tho 9Th February next for
Colonel Baderas, who fell CALAMITY in the battle of
Moline del Rev.
The SIcLo NIX complains Of the frequency and
audacity with which roberes are still committed in
the city. They take place The middle Of the day and
in the heart Of the city.
The press OF the capitol complains that Congress
though apparently busy with various projects brought
before II. accomplishes nothing.
The instructions promoted in the south of the
State OF Mexico have been brought TO an end BY the
influence Of Alvarez.
Gen. Urea has made protest to the Government
of his unalteable fidelity aud denied that he ever lent
himself TO the views Of the political insurgents of
Mexico,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
THE GREAT TAYLOR nGEETrNG AT OLD
EoET HARRISON.

On the 5ih inst. the anniversary Of the defence Of
Fort Harrison, b. Gen Taylor, immense gather
ing ofTaylor celebrated that event on the ground
The Wabash Express estimates the number present
at 10000. 1t says that about twenty acres ola grove
seemed literally jammed, while The adjoining prairie
had living beings OF both sexes horses carriages &c.
scattered pretty much all 1t. One delegation a
lone took two hours pass the Wabash bridge.
The following incident is related by a correspondent
of the State Journal
Gov. Letcher made most happy address and par
ticusrly gratifying to his Wing hearers. He depict
ed in the most glowing coors, The Stern and unbend
ing honesty and the many eminent qualifications OF
Gen. Taylor for the Presidency. While speaking OF
the gallant defence OF Fort Harrison. BY then Lieut..
Tay lor and his brave little band Of soldiers, Incl
dent occurred which cannot omit mentioning A
venerable lady was present who was in the Fort at
the time Of the sege, and assisted in moulding bullets
for the soldiers. While Gov l.. was dwelling upon
the fororn hope ofthe garrison and paying high
compliment to Gen. Taylor, the old lady become
much excited, and with tears streaming down her
cheeks raised her arms and cried out in loud voice
.Glory to God and everlasting thanks to General
Taylor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA.

Major Emory in his account OF his tour from the
Missouri frontier TO Santa Fe, thence down the Rio
Ora nde 70 near Ell Paso del Norte, thence westward
to the River Gla, and down that river 10 where ii emp
ties into the Colorado, and thence the Pacific ocean,
"a distance OF 1900 miles,) says that with exception
Of the Narrow valley of the Rio Grande, and some
fertile patches along the ella, which last, however,
can only be cultivated by irrigation, all is barrenness
and desolation. The Journal Of Commerce, summing
up the results of his observations, says
The fact unquestonably is, that whole. the por-
ior of California and New Mexico lying south of lat.
Sc 80, is about the most worthless territory upon which
the shone while the portion north of that
latitude, along with much poor land, comprises extern
sive OF most excellent soil, together with the
best harbor in the world that Of San Francisco, and
mines of quicksilver, gold and other vauables, and
withal an abundance Of live oak and other timber
suitable for ships and all the OF large and pros
porous community. The largest of these fertile tracts
is the Sacramento valley, which Col Fremont de-
scrbes SO or 60 miles wide, by about 500 long. EN-
bracng an area Of 25 600 or 10000 miles. equal TO
two thirds Of the State of New York The Sacrament
empties into the bay of Francisco, aud all this
fine country is Immediately connected with that won
deriul harbor. Here are the principal American set
Elements in California, and here too must inevitably
be the seat of enterprise, commerce and wealth, OF
Northwestern America. Monterey, the capital OF Cal
ornia, which lies to the southwark OF San Francisco,
also north of lat Sc so, and in Short far yet
known the portion Of California lying south OF that
latitude is worthless compared with the northern por
ton. Slaves would sarve 10 death great part OF
II, and their masters with them.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
nua.r ANo surcrur.

distressing affair occurred at Harve de-
Grace, Md, last Wednesday night. 1t appears
that young man named Aldridge and Mr.. VIM.
Thomas, of Hartford County, had dispute at a
gaming table, which r, suited in an immediate
duel, in which Aldridge was MORALLY wounded,
receiving the oall of Thomas pistol in the body
just below the heart Thomas Immediately es-
capped to Bel-Air, informed his friends Of the diff
ficulty, and ret red to room at Siagraw' S Hotel
where in a short time he committed suicide by
discharging pistol, the contents of which en-
tered his head behind the ear and producinghis
death in few hours. Mr.. Thomas was a young
man highly respected, and served in Mexico
as a Texan Ranger with great distinction. His
brother, Herman S. Thomas it will be remem-
bered was killed at the storming of Monterey.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
yrr. cray.

There can we presume, be no longer any
doubt with regard to the position Of this gen.
tleman in the present canvass Those who at
tempted to force his name into the canvass with
the design 70 destroy the wing party, are not
likely to meet with much encouragement from
him. The Natchez Courier of the 9Th instant
says:
"a letter from this distinguished statesman
was received in town few days since. In it he
stated that he should cordially support General
TAYLOR, and expressed surprise that any one
could have thought for an instant that he would
take any other course. We trust that this state
ment win cause all those Of the opposition who
have been pretending that Mr.. Clay would not
support Gen. Taylor to hold their tongues"
Since the above was written we see the fol-
lowing in the Baltimore American:
" HENRY CLAY FOR GEN. TAYLOR.
The Poughkeepsie American says: A recent
letter from Henry Clay, dated and post marked at
Ashland, is in possession of gentleman Of this
village. In this letter Mr.. Clay says he yields
cheerful submission to the action of the Phila-
delphia Convention. We have seen the docu-
ment."
The developement of the fact that Mr.. Clay
does mean to allow his name to be run seems to
be operating in very salutary manner in New
York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
4szas sazaEr ron xAgEoR

M YoRK.-The N. Y. Journal of Com
merce says at is now very evident that the
thirty * electoral votes of New York will be
given 70 Taylor and Fillmore. Many of the
Free Sellers begin to think they have soiled
their fingers, and are getting out of the scrape
as well as they can. Even Cass' vote in this
State viii be larger than Van Buren's. Many
of the Barnburners will vote for him. and others
for Taylor. They don't like their new connex-
IONS"
TENNESSEE" The Nashville Wing says
that half Of that State has now been well can
vassed, and from the information we have re-
ceived from the most reliable sources, we say to
the wings of other States Tennessee stands
firm as arock Have no apprehension whatev-
er about her vote. She goes for Taylor by a
large majority
OnIo.-The Wing sun shines brightly in Ohio.
The Cincinnati Atlas says: OF Ohio we can
say that every step taken in the actual canvass
shows the Wing prospect brighter. We know
that in some ofwhat are called disafIected coun-
ties, the falling off of the Wing vote is next to
nothing. The ballot box will astonish those who
supposed that the great whig party of Ohio was
to be moved from its firm moorings, by every
wind of new doctrine"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
WHAT ARE THE WINGS OF BERKE E.
LEY sDOiNG2

This question has been SO often, oflate address
sed to us that we really begin to feel some little
nervousness upon the subject. Not that we
have ever doubted, even for single moment,
that the Wings of Berkeley are as heartily de-
voted to the principles Of their party as ever
but there seems to be prevalent impression
amongst our people, that the election of TAYLOR
and FILLMORE is sort Of manifest destiny, and
that no exertiou is required to effect it. The
confident tone Of the Locoloco presses in regard
to Virginia, has also had its intended effect in
inducing many of our citizens to regard the can
in Virginia with comparative Indifference
influenced by the idea that the effort to carry the
State by the Wings is hopeless task Now,
whilst we are sanguine, as the most confident
Of our friends, in regard to the certainty of the
Wing ticket in the Union we are by no means
disposed to take it for granted that Virginia will
cast her electoral vote for Cass and Butler. On
the contrary, we are perfectly sincere in the ex-
preston of the confident belief, that nothing but
the proper exertion on the part Of the Wings Of
Virginia, is necessary to ensure her political re-
demption in November.
This conviction is derived from assurances we
have received from different sections of the State
that were the prospects OF the Wings brigh-
ter in those regions than at present and the assn
rance is almost invariably accompanied with the
enquiry-"What are you doing in Berkeley p
We hope to be able, henceforth, to every such
challenge from our friends, to return the cheer
ing answer ANS Well" We know that the
indonitable spirit Of the Old Guard, and though
they have been sleeping on their arms for some
time past, we can safely promise that they will
give good account Of themselves in No
vember.
Why's Of Berkeley Remember that your
honor, as well as the dearest interests Of your
country, il Of stake. The only address of Ma
poleon to his soldiers before the battle of the Py-
ramids was to point 10 those august monuments
Of past ages, and to exclaim Forty centuries
are looking down upon your Let the Wings
Of Old Berkeley remember the proud character
she has earned and sustained from the days of
the Revolution, for the pnfinehing devotion to
conservative principles ard every man resolve to
do his whole duty. Never was there cause
more deserving Of enthusiastic support,--never
we're there q canvass IL which the desiinies of
or country for veal or Voc, were more deeply
involved. Four years ago the issues at stake af-
fecied the honor and prosperity Of the country.
We were then defeated, and now with our Ma
ilonal honor tarnished, and The country burthen-
81 with heavy National debt, we are called
called to strike for the very existence of our free
institutions. The Party whose leaders after
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

EFFECT OF GEs. TAYLoR's LAST LErTER-This
letter received in the country. in the cities. with
great satisfaction. Since its appearance have at
tended two Wing meetings. at each Of which the let
Ter read II exa,s the Old Hero in the estimation
OF honest men of all parties. The reasons which
he assigns Tor his silence in Mexico afford fine
illustration Of bis thoughtful patriotism. A so
consderate and fearless in the hour OF peril and SO
patriot under all circumstances, commends himself
who have never YET been found IN the Wing ranks
A bright day has dawned The lowering clouds are
scattered, and The Wings Of the Empire Siate will
come out Of the contest successfully and unscaihed.-
.4Lbaal Ere. Jour
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
PROSPECTS OF AN INDIAN WAR ON
THE TEXAS FRONTIER.

We copy the following from the Houston Telegraph
of the 3lst uii:
The report lately circulated on the frontier, and
winch we noticed abou, two months ago. that the Ca
manches and other prairie tribes intended
hosiiiIilies at the close OF summer is corroboIaed BY
many circumstances. The report was hfsi derived
from the settlements oflhe Upper Trinity. bu. was
subsequently confirmed by message sent by one Of
the Camanche chiefs the Colorado to Col Bell. 1t
appears from communication in the Austin Demo-
crat. signed by Lieut.. Likens. and dated Camp Llano
August 5h that party Of camanches made an attack
on the Camp the 3lst ult and stole thirty five
horses. An attack was also made German settle
ment the Llano, the night Of The I'd instant, and
several horses stolen from the settlement by In
dams. The robbers were pursued by detachment Of
Rangers. and were traced high up the San Saba, but
were not oyerIaken Fortunately some OF the horses
and mules stolen from the camp were recapfuIed by
another detachment OF Rangers, and when Lieut.. L..
wrote, the Rangers still in pursuit OF the Indians.
and chad found signs within hour of lie Indians"
A German named Boughner found murdered on
the "a Instant few miles from the settlement on the
Llano. Lieu. Likens also writes that Chappota Sc
cond Chie OF the Lipans, arrived in the Camp IL
O'Clock on the night Of The 4h instant and reported
that party OF Camanches had visited his lodge and
threatened TO make war upon the Lpans unless they
would join them in the war against the whites These
events indicate plainly that an Indian war has be-
gun, and unless the Government shall take prompt and
efficient measures TO humble the Camanahes they may
commit very serious depredaiions along Northern
frontier. If orders should be issued Tor the ranging
companies 10 concentrate and march directly into the
heart Of the Indian country the Northern border Of
the Llano Stacado. confident the savages would
be so alarmed for the safety Of their families thai they
would Immediately sue for peace. This perfdious
tribe has evidently become exaspera,ed by the losses
they have sustained in the engagement with Cox Gil
pins command on the Santa Fe route. and they are
probably seeking 10 revenge themselves by making
inroads upon the frontier settlements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
FROM rUaorr

ne steamer Acadia has arrived =,
European intelligence seven DAYS la,s. s'ohs with
Iae steamship United States LIFT Cove. G.. ~.
orr on the " instant. with eighty nasssr.. ~ new
large cargo, aud proceeded as FAR a ,bs San ana
when an accident 10 her machinery ocrnrrsJ .sshss
put back 10 Southampton '''e'' ana she
The weather continued fine ia Crea, R,;,a;n -
VS. s's.a market mad declined 10 almost the entire ~
tent Of The recent advance. 81
Ireland was tranquil Queen y;r,a,,
visit to Scotland. was on
cal disturbances in the provinces Ss"e ~
Inc mediation q France and England for the SCI.
Austria. "
The Bonapariisls are moving both in PARIS ana :,
The department, with the view OF electing Tonss ~ -
napar,e 10 the Presidency Of the Republic
The local disturbances in the Provinces eon,n,s
lhey arse principally from an extraordinary lax q
Provisional Government w
The latest adylces from Paris, received BY the Lon
uoh papers, announce the importance intelligence lha,
the French Government on the 9Th inst received des
patches from Nj. Arago. the French Minister al Ber
I'm, announcing officially that Austria has accepted
the mediation Of France and England for the settle
ment of the Italian question
On the 5ih INST. the garrison Of Paris and portion
OF the national guard were reviewed on the Boule.
wards By Gen. Cayaignar, who loudly cheered
whom about 10000 belonged 10 the national guard.
only one battalion being called out from eaah legion
Italy.
The accounts from Italy and Rome state ha, the
whole country is in disturbed and excited state
Tumults had occurred al Genoa, Leghorn, and Rome
which Were suppressed with the greatest difficulty
A letter from Turin. under date OF The Cd instant
states that The Ausrians having levied contribution
four hundred thousand forms -f32 000) on the city
of Parma, payable twenty four hours, and the sum
not being forthcoming al the designated lime, the ar.
my according to custom. commenced pillagng the ci.
~. The inhabitants, however, encouraged By the
patriotic defence OF the town Of Bologna, rung The toe
SIM and. flying TO arms, fearful battle commenced
Even the women and children took part in the defence
Of the city, throwing furniture and other missiles from
the windows upon The heads Of the Austrian troops
The population OF the surrounding country were bur
ryng in 10 the assistance Of the citizens The result
of the struggle has not been ascertained.
Adviees have been received from Hamburger TO the
9th inst They stale that the Provisional Government OF
the Duchies Of Schleswg aud Holstein have refused
10 acknowledge the armslce lately concluded BY
Prussia IN the name Of the Germanic Confederation
The greatest jealousy Of Prussia prevails among tho
Democratic parry OF the north Of Germany. and
feared that the exertons of that Power to promote
peace will be rendered fruitless.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
The New York EXPRESS saws /:

6 David Graham, a well known wing upon whom
our wandering Clay brethren have much relied TO 90
all lengths with them, sent on Saturday, so we under
stand, letter TO the so-csed Clay Committee Of
Nine who to get up an electoral ticket, declining
10 act with them, upon the grounds that Gen. Tay-
lors last letter satisfactory and that be felt in d-
" bound to support him for the Presidency. Mr.
Graham was one Of this Committee Of Nine"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
AN EDITOR KILLED.

JoHN JENKINS, Esq, editer Of the Vicksburg
Sentinel, was recently killed in street rem
contre in that city. The is said to have
originated in political quarrel. Mr.. ]. was a
lawyer by profession, and for several years an
active an efficient member of the Mississippi Le-
gislature This is the fourth editor of the SEN
tinel in about six years that have met with vio-
lent death,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
AaNY PROMOTIONS

Among the recent promotions in the Army,
we notice that of Major Henry X. Craig, for
some years Superintendent of the HarpersFer-
ry Armory and Lieut.. Lewis Neil of Clarke co.,
who behaved with gallantry during the recent
war with Mexico.
Major Henry X. Craig to be Lieut.. Colonel,
March %, l849, vice Talcot promoted. Col.
C. still retains his position as member of the
Ordinance Department.
Second Lieut.. Lewis Mel to be first Lieuten-
ant, December 20. 1847. the date of First Lieut..
Steel's appointment as Adjuaut. Lieut.. Neil is
attached to the second regiment of Dragons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
slnGiNiA Wig STATE nLactoas.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE or BERKELEY co
d. II C'oKRap. G. J. FAULRNEa, r. P. HuarEa,
Il. CcLsroa G. II. LEWIS, K. Y sNopaRAss. A. q
HAMMosp. E PaHpfEToH, T. IfnYATr, J. VIscEv-
5ELLEe. Ii McKowN. G. w. ReBINsos, J NJ
Nrwaam. a. Ross, j. w. BoYp. A. SNAIL, A. Nc
CLsARy, s. ID. BRyaRIY, %. Il. BoYD,-L HGNsHAw,
ID. BuRgRanr and r. BRowN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
O he III d K is.
BALTIMORE MARKET Sept. 26--i o'clk, p. IN.
rpnN 8 X RuRKHnI DER & COY TELE Graph.
J,JaDPI2Iag pW f2OIa sArls,

HynE undersigned wishes 10 sell his House and
Lot lying on the main street, in Marilnsburg, oc-
cupied BY WHIT. Compton, Esq. iihas very recently
undergone athorough repair and is altogether one o.
The most convenient dwelling houses in the place,
wl sell also. in common or separately snah ~
adjoining, fronting 81 feet on Martin ST.. lying oe
tween the lots occupied by Mr.. Hooper and Mr. ra-
den. srp orurp
Sept IS, le4s. q 4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
cAss. OPINION or WASHINGTON

The GREAT ERRoR--and il is common error in
Europe-has been TO assign to Washington loo import
ant part and to the body of people too insignificant
a one, in our great political Drama"
The above extract is from Gen. Cass's euogistic
work on France, her King and Court" He will
probably think il greater oi the people to as
sign 10 Gen Taylor position which he will fill with
true Washington ability.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

The Georgia papers apprize us OF the death OF the
the Hon Thomas +. Foster Of that State for thirty
years Member OF the Bar, and generally known and
higAly esteemed, not in his own State merely, but
also by his service for several years as Representative
Of his district in Congress
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
IA arrfrn.

In Boonsboro the 18th of Sept, by the Rev. A. e
Dole, T. l.. BuRKHARr, Esq, Of the firm Of DAVIS
Burkhart, merchants, Of Boonsboro', and CHARLor1E
CArHARisE, daughter of Elas Davis, all Of Boonsboro
On the Bridge, at Harpcrs- Ferry, Sunday evening
the nth inst by the Rev. John +. Price, Mr.. EHuD u.
Waller to Miss ANN +. EcKARD, both Of Berkeley.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

ALABAMA-The news is hatterng for Old Zack
and Fillmore number Of changes in their favor
have occurred One mentioned is the talented Fran
CHS $, Lyon, Esq. Of Demopois, formerly dem.
ocfa'ic member OF Congress, and who is host OF
himselfin Alabama. He will make The fur ay.-
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

95. The troubles the locos appear to increase
and multiply with fearful rapidity. The recent
elections in Vermont and Maine begin TO show
them the hand writing on the wall
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

RosAs the Governor Of Buenos Ayres lays claim
Of two millions sterling against the British for taking
Guano from Patagonia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

0G~There was great wing meeting in Bos-
ton, on Friday last at which the principal speak
ers were Gov. Seward of New York, and Hon.
Abraham Lincoln, Of Illinois.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

Gs- Post Office Change-The name of the
Post Office at Golden, Baltimore CO., Md, is
changed to 'Cockeysvlle
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

John Van Buren, in his speech at Reading, Pa,
said Lewis Cass stood as much chance of carrying
The great State Of New York as Louis Philippe.