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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
mArDrsg vorn ron xAcu Aax TAYLOR

George Washington Park Gusts the venerable step
son Of General Washington, delivered address near
Mount Vernon recently during which he took occa-
son 70 siaeihai, although possessing The necessary
freehold qualifications to cnllte HAN 10 several
countess had has residence not been the District or
Columbia. yet that owing 10 injudcious and IN
just law, be had had privilege of giving vote !;
'and now, )" said he s'that that inesitmable privilege
the RIGHT o. suffrage, has within my reach and
am about 10 avail myself Of IT, YOU viii see an old
grandfather cast lis maiden eotc ~
la making my choice, shall pay regard to The ser.
vices which each candidate has rendered TO The coun
ny, and shall prefer the honest man. who has been
ready 10 peril his lie 10 the defence OF his country
preierring tented ed aud the hard ground for his bed
when his country calls for his services. 10 him who
prefers wealth aud luxury. and lounges upon silken
couehes ia perlnined chambers shall rirc ma role
cheeJ,dty for honest Zachary Taylor And when |
Deposit II IN the ballot bos tie Tin OF November
next, thai vote @H hail from the sacred shades Of o,ou
te'7oni Long continued applause, with scarcely 4
dye 10 the assemhiaae.l
bul, my counlrymen, the setting sun embIema,ic
Of myself, Is departing from among you, and admon
ishes me that must close my remarks Nav Goa
protect and preserve our beloved country and watch
oyer The rulers whom The people may seiec, 10 guide
lis desfiniest $500
Mr. Gusts must be about eighty years Of age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
NUMBER 81
wHG TAxLoR 1A1rcrxs.

The Hon. Charles Hudson, Of Massachusetts. ad
dressed short speech to the reren, Wing STATE Con-
venien ofshal Ssate and in the course Off. TOLD The
following anecdoie. Illustrative ofihe platform upon
WHICH Gen. Taylor stood and ought to sand
Geasmen. we have heard IL lie course o. this
Convention, and we haze heard in orr various places
before this Convention assembled, great deal said
about ne platform That the different parties have put
before lie cAnp;ry. We have heard 81 the BALTIMORE
platform. and ofthe Buffalo platform: and ithas been
made charge 70 The Wing party that they have nom
mated caHdldaie. and put forth no PLATFORM Now,
ieow-citzens, The course which would recommend
% you 70 perse. under these circumstances is happi
ly illnsifeled " an incident which occurred in this
county some Years ago. and al a place not faf from
my present residence. The good people in one Of The
towns, some hall century since, were called upon 10
settle upon Clergyman. They beard various cauJi-
Oates; al last they perfectly satisfied with one
whom they had tried for shorlrime The arrange
ments We're made for tie ordination. Two rood nous
members Of he church selected on HE commit.
ter.
There was residing ii that town. al the same time.
an honest, straich forward plain spoken sea captain
probably not very much versed in the nucaeies and
winnings Of Iheolgy, or Theological terms. This
committee conved. The question was al once agl,a-
'edon what platform this Clergyman should be set
uea. ne one, believe, was IN favor OF the Cam
bridge platform, the other Of the saybluok platform,
After dispuiiag few moments upon the subject. the
honestheared sea captain was called upon TO decide
the question. "On which platform, said they, .sf.ll
TITS man be seted: the Cambridge, or Saybrook ~
a Know no'hing Of your platforms, seue hun upon
the constitution" (Applause.)
Nell, now, fellow citizens, II il be asked VIVA, ihe
Wings shs 10 al the coming election on what plat.
form they will elect Gen Taylor my answer 10 them
similar 10 the answer given by The sea captain on
that occasion. know nothing of the Buffalo plat
form, OF the Baltimore platform; elect him upon he
constitution; upon thai he will staad---upoa that lie
VIII administer the Government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
Nu. cRrTTENDzN

The Frankfort Commonwe ath has the follow
ing remarks made by Gov. Crittenden on the
occasion of his Inauguration as Governor of Ken
lucky:
= Before proceed TO take the oath of Office wish 10
avail myself OF this occasion to express before this res
pectabie assembly, my deep of gratitude the
people of Kentucky for the honor they have done me
and the confidence they have reposed by eectng me
Governor Of this Commonwealth Bound to Ken
lucky by all the natural ties Of my nativity, and by
all the obligations that arise from iavors conferred
upon me, lean have motives bu, to serve her faith
fully and with entire devotion. feel sensibly and sol
EMMY the responsibility Of HE official duties | am
about TO undertake.. Conscious oil my defects, | am
dsirusu OF my ability to discharge my high Office
in the manner most satisfactory and useful to my
country. Buff can pledge my self cor moth ing more
| feel that can conseientiously promise thai will
ehdeayor, TO the best Of my abilities, TO perform my
official duties with fidelity and Integrity And Is
can be SO fortunate the end OF my administration
10 have my constituents say of me- that she has been
faithful public servant" shall quit office with
more pride than ain now about 10 enter upon it,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
MARTINsBuRG BERKELEY SEPTEMBER 1913
THn paoapncg III E.ouxsrANA.

The distant reader may desire 10 know sometime
Ct the progress Of hegood cause in the Suras State p
" g can assure our friends that every Thing looks
bright and cheering. So far as the civ If New Or
leans IS concerned the strongest possible reasons ok
isi :or The belief that Gen. TaYor viii obtain an over.
wheimlng majority. In 1910, New Orleans rave
Cen Harrison 933 majority in 1914 she gave IA 10
Henry Clay. We 10 not lnink that. under any pos
sipe contingency, the majority for Gen. Taylor will
fall below that OF Harrison in $780, and We hav well
founded hopes that il will exceed IT, TIE IoeosscoS
concede US from three TO FIVE hundred ia the city the
Wings claims Two thousand. Il will be nearer The
Wing Than The Democratic estimate The cir is III
process Of thorough organization and our friends are
fully aroused. The cause Of Faylor and Fillmore IS
moving steadily onward. Every day adds fresh con
yers 10 our ranks. and If the canvass continues in the
same spirit. we have no hesitation in saying that N
Orleans Will be the banner ci.y of the Unior
From the country, our advices are equally crafty
Ing. The contest in The interior of the State is mak
ed by great animation and excitemsnt The leading
champions oil both sides have taken active parts in the
canvass, and are "stumping ~ diligently We hare
before us mass Of letters embracing correspondence
from fully three ourhs of The parishes Tie time of
these letters IS uniformly confident and cheering
The enemy may bcas, and brag they please but we
know thai in almost every Parish in Louisiana the
Wing ticket viii poll far heavier vote than that Civ
en- IN Al. The North Western District which went
dead against US them will exhibit changes almost Of
themselves sufficiently 10 ensure our tn.
unph. We speak BY The card, and cannot possibly
be deceived, unless the opinions OF the coolest and
most clear headed Wings 10 the State are absolutely
worthless.
That gross frauds WILDE attempted BY Locofocosm
that an organized effort will be made TO swindle
Taylor out OF the vote CT Louisiana even as Clay was
swindled out Of Jour years ago, we are well aware
But the game cannot succeed We are forewarned
and will be forearned. The friends OF the Wing
cause may remain perfectly satisfied, hat the six eee
ora votes Of Louisiana will be cast for these noble
aad true hearted Whigs--Zacary Taylor 5nd Mil
lard FIl'more.--.N o. Bee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
TRUE moDEsTx.

The reply Of Gen. Taylor TO the chairman OF The
Committee for presenting the medal ordered by the
State Of louisiana every truly, says the Chronicle
and Sentinel is full Of digniied modeety
1t IS true, said be, ihere high and gallant
deeds done on the heights Of Buena VISTA and noble
and precious blood drenched the parched earth and
stained for many long step It's csaggy borders but
gentlemen, OF the glory there have never claim
ed more than sold ier'sshare The honor 10 lead in
the fight was high one, and tha, iallered in
this duty, IN this walchu and responsible place. was
enough 10 satisfy my ambition. Duly was the star Of
my attraction, and TO do il would bring at all fines
all my strength 10 PROSTATE opposing barriers. In per
on the army under my command. then let ii no, rest
on me. Other men, with an equal heart and pur-
pose, doualess could have done as well |. My com
rades in many battles since have testified to this by
their skill and courage and they, like yself. know
full well how much due 10 the suballern aud the
rank and ile''
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
r1su puorEcrrvu avsrunr.

tits strange that this system, which experience has
so often demonstrated when adopted the policy Of
should continue still TO be unsettled and lie beneficial
character questioned, and It's adoption opposed by a
large portion Of the country. Bu,such the fact
proven BY lis now being OF the leading issues oil
the Presidential canvass
The effects OF system Of protection to home labor
manifest, and Of the most beneGeien character, 10
all tieinleress OF the country, and directly or nai-
recy, 10 all classes oflhe people TO labor generally
by furnishing with employment upon wages where
on II can live and trive the Southern planter by
opening to HIM steady home market to sustain his
products against the fluctuations Of the European
TO the farmer by affording consumption for his sur
plus products. for which, late experience shows,
nc durable reliance can be placed upon lhe demand
from abroad aud, as uconsequence Of employment,
furnished 10 all who will work, elevatng the position
Of The working men in all branches Of industry; aud
thus advancing the interests and sustaining the glory
Of the county .Leesbi1g IIashngfoniat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
SIGNS OF Thu TIMES.

The tone of the Democratic Journals every
where, il we may except few of the smaller fry
who are not in the secrets Of the party, discoy-
ers the trepidation into which they are thrown
by the Signs of the Times. The rawlings of the
Washington Union, about the abolition princi-
pies Mr.. Fillmore, and his harsh denunciation
of Southern wings for supporting him, would be
the laughter of Southern whig editors Itwoud
be hard if the losing side could not be permitted
TO indulge in little harmless hiniugsgate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
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SIX
11oetifaI.
ron THE GAZETTE
THE MAIDEN's BIRTHDAY.
ny WILLIAM II. M'cALLA.

ny WILLIAM II. M'cALLA
Twas on lovely morning, lovely morning in young
May,
When in food of golden light each hill and valley Law.
When the steamet rpped gaily, gaiy in the warm sun
Which sparkled like brilliant gem, on every wavelet
bright
When there could have been seen seated seated on
grown stile
maid whose face innocent, and free from art or
guile,
With open letter in her hand her hand up 10 her face
Each lineamen Of which full of beauty and ograce
Her eyes large and usrous, lustrouz in their hu
mid light,
And looked like the pale stars, upon sad and gloomy
Her hair parted smoothly smoothly cr her forehead
white,
And the lily dwe upon the cheek where tho roses once
were bright,
single peary tear drop fell fell her fair white cheek
And another followed like the dove, gentle mate to
seek
While hor voice low and sadly sadly on the ear ii
broke,
IS she raised the letter in her hand and in sad accents
spoke:
village home,
Far from your friends and all you love- foreign clcs
TO roam,
To brave the oceans stormy waves waves rolling noun
tain high,
While the sempes's loud and angry blast goes bowling
swiftly by,
OH happy last year. this day, this day which gave
me birth,
When this little ste we sat- our hearts were full of
mirth,
We talked of happy days come, como filed with JOY
and love,
Days that fear er shall scc but in bright realms
above"
fear,
As softly the sprngng grass footsep meets her car
And then tall and handsome form, form full of manly
sprang lightly DER the stle and claspcd the maiden in
his arms.
His form clad in sailors garb ofe brave and free,
For long had he been tossed upon the wide boundless
And he gazed into her eyes, eyes with rapture filled
rush ofwd tumultuous bliss within each bosom thrilled
cas- eye,
And the low wind came like music that before came like
sigh,
And all LIES troubles seemed like nought, nought in that
blissiul hour,
When JOY with eyes seemed pceping out, from every tree
and flower,
While notes ofhoppncss FROM from streamlet, wood
and hill,
The heart of maid and lover, with flood of bliss FILL
While hill and wood and seamle l,a nature seemed 10
say
The snnof bliss dspqls the gloom, this fair maid 5
birthday.
September, 1913
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
OPERATIONS or raz rARrxr or az.

A large LOT Of Iron, received from New York pass
cd through this city few days ago for Cincinnati
This Iron was bought in New York al the rate of s.
l2ths less than the same description ofiron is sold by
in Cincinnati. fourth less than he could have pur
chased the same description OF iron in the Western
market. Foreign iron is thus, under the operation Or
our Locoioco Revenue Tariff, passing right under the
noses oil our manufacturers and driving them out oil
their own market. What wl be The consequence
The American manufacturer must either quit making
iron, he reduce the price Of his labor TO ena
bic him to compete with the foreign iron. Thus
American labor is made 10 suffer by Locooco egisla
tion.-Patsburg Gaseiie
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
miscellaneous.
T7sr LuNAR nAxMnouz.
September, ISIS

On Monday, the l4th OF August. S4S, at about s
O'Clock in the evening, the light of the day having
fully disappeared, beautiful flVm roibo,c was visi-
bic at Lewshurg, in Greenbrer county, Virginia,
which had the good fortune 10 witness in cempa-
ny with some Of The Judges Of the Court Of Appeals
members ithe bar and others. The moon seemed
null and about an hour high.--a passing shower,
travelling from east 10 west had been faljnr-the
rain still descended gently al Lewsburg and more
freely irom dark sky in the west, while the east
presenteda brilliant moon traversng field of clear
sky bordered al the horizon with neecy coudss Such
Were The circumstances under which good land
lord called Us out from the porch into the street to
look al the rainbow. AS rainbow at night is rare
spectacle. which many have never seen in their lives
and some have never heard of, we gladly ran out in
to the rain 10 look at it, There il was, spanning the
dark western sky, beautiful and delicate around
the black mantle OF light and though il consisted on
" of the light Of the silver moon, rerscied and re-
Elected from the rain droops vet that light was divd
ed into the true prismatic colos, beginning with the
red and ending with the blue violet had one
lunar rainbow before, but this one was far more per
feet and distinct. II continued plainly visible for
few minutes and then faded swav Tregreued to
lose sight OF the lovely stranger and after retiring
nv room its image haunted me until my mind found
relief in the following apostrope:
THE LUNAR RAINBOW.
Geniest of heavens daughters thou,
The rainbow Of the neon
Rare yisiant Of earth why now
Bid US adieu so soon
Pagans adore thy mystic ray
And many coored FIRE;
OF Dian chaste, thou'rt born. they say
Black Erebus thy sire.
The Christian who, with faithful hope.
Travels through nigh and storm,
Joyful a, last. sees heaven ope,
And halls thy radient form.
He sees in thee an angel bright
A messenger Of love-
type of the celestial light,
That crowds The saints above -
A sign, which in nights stormy brow
In mercy bath been SET,
To show, though all be darkness now,
'Twould end in glory yet
Correspondence eide Richmond Times
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
xgGw mAnPs zrr.s.x,.

A large and spirited Wing Convention was held al
Concord. N. II on Thursday last Hen. joel East
man of Conway (iormerly u. S. Attorney under
Gen Harrison) President, and is said to have ad
dressed the Convention with great force and elo-
quence. Hon. Jacob Coamer Of Vermont. was pre-
sent by invitation. and delivered very able address.
A series of resolutions, pledsing The Wings Of the
Granite Stale 10 The hearty and Jealous support Of
Zachary Taylofan Mllard Fillmore, was adopted
with enthusiasm. The best spin, prevails in The
.Granite State" and every where in New England.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

o.. The State elections in Ohio and Pennsyl-
vana will take place ON the second Tuesday Of
October next Ohio will elect twenty one mem
bers Of Congress, and State Legislature which
will choose U. S. Senator for six years in place
of Mr. Allen. Pennsylvania will elect twenty
four members of Congress, and her Legislature
will also elect U. S. Senator for six years, in
place Of Mr.. Cameron
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
sAMuEr. r. vxNro or.

A month Two since this gentleman publicly an
nounced his intention not again 10 be candidate for
Congress, but toTetie from public lie This nor-
nation called out from all parts Of the State and coun
try expressions OF uneisned regret Weare glad 10
learn from the Ohio papers that there is some hope OF
securing the services OF this useful and able mem
Der OF Congress for another at least. The Wing
Convention Of his district participating in the uniyer
sal desire to retain him in the public service have
nominated hun for reelection. We sincerely hope
thai he will accept the nomnauon.-.NStiotal hiel-
gcacer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

0@s% The Wings of the city of Philadelphia
have nominated Joseph r. Chandler Esq, to
represent them in the next Congress. The hon
or is well deserved by the gentleman thus dis
tinguished, aud the choice viii prove an excel
lent one for the country as well as his mme-
date constituents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
xrnAvx DAMAGES.

A case OF SANDER was tried in New York Court
OF Common Pleas last week. brought by Charles ii.
Carpenter against Henry Sheldon for asserting that
the plaintiff had been guilty Of issuing counterfeit
ey. This case grew out Of the Kid salvage humbug.
The jury gave a verdict Of $685. damages.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

address Of Cor Poiderter to The people Of Nissse
ippi.--Goyernor Poindex,er has published a very
long address to The people Of Mississippi advocating
the election Of Gen Taylor The address is written
with great ability and point, and IS admirably calcu
lated 10 promote the object for which i is wren.-~
The Governor publishes the whole al his own ex
pense and has circulated 5000 copies gralaitously
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

9sr AT New Orleans during the twenty -four
hours ending the 10Th inst, the were 10 deaths
bv the yeIew fever.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

The New York nominations for Governor are---
Whig--TIamon Fish.
Barnhurner--Jonn A. Dix.
Locoioco.- Reuben ri. WalwoTlh.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

WY IS a cequcte Ike TalIoress7 Because she
makes BFeech cS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

The raihoad fare between Worcester and Boston i:
~ Be reduced o one dollar
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
! ,2se, $50 / ,327 2:..5 81, 263 los ne

Whole number Of votes in 1913, go
Necessary 10 a choice, Ii6
The Presidential election is take place throughout
the Uaon on Tuesday, Nc yember7
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
MATAmoRAs, July 81, 1876. {
Mas. JANE r. Corr, Mt Desert, Me.

Mrs JANE Il. Corr, Mt Desert, Me.
On receiving this letter Mrs. Got was so much O.
yercome on reading il that she fell 10 floor. But by
he application Of proper resoratives restored
Dung Gou was IN Capt. Thompson sscouting party
who was sent by General Taylor up the Rio Grande ;
was among the first who encountered the enemy, but
were surrounded By than forty times their own
numbers, and losing one fourth Of their numbers in
Killed and wounded the remainder were taken and
imprisoned at Malamoras and subsequently exchaug
ed. ands soon returned home. The young man although
democrat, declares General Tay or 10 be man as re
mafkabe for humanity and benevolence, as for his
courage and Skill rs he had repeated opportunities or
witnessing. And although he is often beset by Cass
ties here telling him not 10 vote for General Tay lor
still his own judgement tells him (and he is a man who
reads great dead lha, General Taylor is the very
best man that can be found for our next President
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
razs1DEmrrAr. voyr I'M .oas.

AS matter 81 reference during the present canvass
we repnbsh the following vote for Presidential can
dida,es in 1874
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

4 RCHiBAL.D ODEN, Proprietor OF the United
n States Hotel, one door West Of the Court. house,
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

WILLIAM J.. BOAK, Proprietor Of the Martins
w burg House,on Queen Street, opposite the
Markethouse. Mariinsburg, Berkeley County, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28
1suainess Dirertnrp.

~ w. SAPPINGTON, Proprietor Of Sapping-
VI. TOMS Hotel, Charlestown, Jefferson County
Va and one ofthe Propretors ofShannondale Springs
6t- Stages always ready at the Charlestown Depot
10 carry Passengers to the Springs.
July Is, ls47--ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

EOHN JAMESON, Commission Merchant and
- Dealer in Groceries, Sc, Rail Road Depot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-09-28

J4NINEi
The Contents ofthis letter touched the old Generals
heart. He did not enquire to know whether Mrs
Cot was rich lady. or Mr.. Got gentleman of in
tuence. Ii was enough for him 10 known that il was
in his power relieve the distressed and although lie
was preparing TO march against Monterey and needed
all his well drilled soldiers yet he Immediately direct
ed the following reply;
Democratic banner., 1848-10-02

"However respectable
and distinguished in the
line of his own profess
sion, or however estima-
BILE as a private citizen,
Gen. Taylor is a militia
~ man-and a military
man merely. lie has had
no training in civil af-
he has performed
no functions of civil ma
|ture under the constitu-
ton of his country; he
has been known, and is
only by his bril-
liant achievements at the
head Of an army. Now
the Wings Of Massa chu-
sets, and | am among
are OF opinion that
lit was not wise nor dis
to go to the army
for the selection of can
Ididate for the Presiden-
Icy Of the United States.
1t is the first instance
Iin our history, in which
any man of mere militia
nv character has been
proposed for the high Of
This case, therefore,
stands by itself, without
precedent, and without
justification from any
thing in our previous
.history.-[Extract from
Webster's late speech
at MarShfeId.