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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
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LABOR LOST.

Some of the Wing newspapers, (says the
Free Press are giving themselves trouble in
defending Messrs Stuart, Corwin and other
members Of the Cabinet, against the assaults
of anonymous writer's. We consider all this
a work fsupererogation. There are penny
a-liners employed by many Of tho Northern
newspapers. expressly to gather IN SPICY
i'ems-and these are continually catching at
eseiy thing in the shape of rumor deroga
tory to men in high station. Why, men in
Office would be very insignificant indeed, il
they did not excite the envy and i'll will Of
some Of the systematic Islander mongcrs of the
day We should let the busy bodies scold
and blacken as much as they please The
people pay very little attention to regular
babblers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
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EARTHQUAKES.

Yesterday, wednesday, this place was
visited by good old fashioned earthquake
The shock continued longer and was more
severe than any felt for several years. We
learn by gentleman living in the vicinity,
that the earth opened in several places near
West Lake, and that an opening, several
yards in length. occurred in the yard of Mr..
William Connolly, about eleven miles from
this. It also opened near the residence Of
Mr.. Silas Beavers, about six miles from this
place; and sand and water our Informant
says, was thrown to the height Of forty On
fifty feet. This is the first time that the
earth has opened, or that blow" has occur
red since the great earthquake of 1872
Ncte Madrid, No, Herald, july Sd,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
THE NEW LAW erTAxArros IN vTra,.,.

We obtain from the Richmond Times n,
following epitome Of the provisions rela,;p,
to taxation which the Virginia Convention
has finally determined to insert in The new
Constitution of the States
/. Taxation shah be, generally ad rqior.
en-.
2 But slaves not twelve years old are ex.
empted. na
8. Slaves twelve years old and over shall
DO taxed per capita, and not more than the
tax on land worth $500.
a White males twenty-one years old and
over shall be taxed per CAPITA with twice
the tax on land worth 1900.
o. The Legislature may tax at lis pleas
urc incomes, salaries, and licenses. bot in
that case the property or capital PRODUCING
the income or salary or to which the RcensSe
rtlates, isto be exempt
In regard to the present and future public
debts Of the State the section agreed upou
provide
l. That fund of seuen per cent. Of The
present debt shall be set apart for tho pay.
ment of its interest and the gradual redemp
ton of the principal
2. That a fund Of eight per cent Of every
debt hereafter creathed shall likewise be A.,
apart for the payment its interest aud prn.
cipal.
3. That the Legislature shall authorize no
loans for longer period than thirty four
years
4. That the Legislature shall not release
to any Incorporated company the interest Or
principal Of any debt due from it to the State.
The Times says: The restrictions which
it is proposed to place upon the Legislature.
with respect to taxes upon slave property.
are generally regarded as satisfactory; and
We are not aware that, with these restrictions
any serious objection is raised to the general
principle Of ad palorem tuxaticn The triple
arrangement of an ad ralorem tax on land
end other property, except slaves, Of capt.
tation tax on white males equal to the tax on
land worth $500, and 0: capitation tax on
slaves over twelve years not exceeding tho
tax on land worth $500, is, we believe. quite
generally approved But the exprcss au-
thority given to the Legislature to tax licen
ses according to its pleasure is considered
by many dangerous discrimination against
the mercantile interests. The provisions
which the Convention has adopted concern.
ing the present aud future debts of the State
must Mt least have the effect Of assuring the
Public abroad Of the firm determination Of
Virginia faithfully to redeem all her obliga-
tons"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
the counties of Essex and King and Queen
! shall together elect one delegate.

the counties oil Essex and King and Queen
I shall together cleo, one delegate.
- SENATE. r.
For the election 81 Senators, sthe coun.
~ Of Loudoun shallform one district, The
counties of Fairfax and Alexander shall
form another district, the counties Of Fau-
quire and Rappahannock shall form anoih-
er district the counties Of Culpeper, Mad
ison Oiange and Green shall form another
district; the county of Albemarle shall
form another district; the counties Of
Nelson and Amherst and Buckingham
shall form another district; The counties Of
Campbell an6 Appomaltpx shall form an
other district; The county Of Bedford shall
form another district; thecoG2ties Of Frank
lin. Patrick and Henry shall form another
district the county Of pittsylvania shall
form another district the county of Hall
fax shall form another district the coun-
ties Of Meklenburg and Charlotte shall
form another district; the counties Of Lun-
enberg. Nottoway and Prince Edward
shall form another district; the counties of
Cumberland, Powhattan and Chesterfield
shall form another district; the counties of
Amelia. Dinwiddie and Brunswick shall
form another district the city ofPeters-
burg and the county OF Prince George shall
form another district the counties OF Sus-
sex. Greensville and Southampton shall
form another district; the counties Of Surry,
Isle Of Wight and Nansemond shall form
another district; the counties OF Norfolk and
Princess Anne shall form another district
the city OF Norfolk shall form another dis
trict the counties Of Accomack and
Northampton shall form another district
The counties Of Elizabeth City, Warwick,
York, James City, Charles City, New
Kent. and the city Of Williamsburg shall
form another district; the counties OF Hen
rico and Hanover shall form another dis
irict; the city Of Richmond shall form
another district; the counties of Louisa,
Goochland and Fluvanna shall form
another district; the counties Of Caro-
line and SpoisyIvania shall form another
district the counties of King VIII
liam, Essex. and King and Queen shall
form another district; the counties Of Glou-
cester, Matthews and MiddIesex shall
form another district; the counties Of Ian.
caster, Richmond. Northumberland aud
Westmoreland shall form another district;
and the counties Of King George, Stafford
and Prince William shall form another dis
trct.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
SPRINGS OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.

sFhAses Of HhE SALLEz cE sfNctNAA'
Burke, in his book on the Mineral Springs
Of Virginia. has treated those Of the Valley
rather cavalierly. He extois to the skies,
the Warm, Hot, Greenbrier White Sulphur.
and others but does not give Shannoadale,
Jordan's, Capon or the Berkeley Springs
even passing notice. He heaps praises up
on the proprietcrs of those well-known wat
ering places, but acknowledges no acquaint-
ance with the polite and accomplished hosts
Of the valuable medicinal Springs of this re-
gion Had be extended bis travels to this
portion Of the Valley, previous TO writing his
book, be would have found material for a
more interesting work, reader sale for it, and
more extensive circulation If he will allow
US, We would advise him to come this way,
before he publishes his next edition.
The number Of visitors at these Springs
during the last season, has been estimated at
not less than two thousand. And if reports
be true, the number viii be about the same,
through the present summer. Within the
last week there were near four hundred at
Capon Shannondale is also rapidly filling
up; and we believe the surrounding Springs
have each a considerable company This is
as it should be, for as good accommodations,
in the way of water, wine, mutton, music, &C.,
can be found at the Springs around us, as
upon the scaboard, or at the Saratogas of
the North.
The Shannondale Springs. upon the Shen-
andoah river. within a few miles of Charles
town. are easy Of access, and afford r.sily
attractions to those Ia quest of health or
pleasure. This place is noted for the beauty
and magnifccnce of its scenery as well as
for tho valuable medicinal properties of its
waters. The water is classed with the Sa-
line Chalybeates, combination Of the most
valuable description in the range of mineral
waters. It's principal contents are sulphur,
soda, iron and magnesia
Jordon's White Sulphur, within mile of
the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road, has
recently grown rapidly in public favor. The
water OF this Spring is said to resemble that
of the Greenbrier White Sulphur. Within
few years past its energetic proprietor has
erected large brick building, sufficient to
accommodate several hundred persons
The means of accommodating visitors at
the Berkeley Springs have also been greatly
extended, and the grounds much improved.
This delightful watering place, has for many
years past, been the favorite resort of inva-
lids and seekers Of pleasure. The tempera-
ture of The water is about 76 degrees, and is
beneficial in rheumatic diseases. 1t is i'm
pregnated with various mineral ingredients.
The Capon Springs. about 80 miles west
ward from Winchester has also become
very popular place of resort. Every year
adds to the number Of its visitors, IL is
within short distance of the famous ice
in Hampshire, in one of the coolest
and most pleasant mountain regions of the
State. We might mention the Hardy White
Sulphur, Orkney, and others which Hygeia
has dispensed to this favored section of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
BULLETIN OF THE AMER,N ART UNION.

The July number of the Bulletin has been
received 1t is beautifully embellishcd with
the Game Of Chess" Leather Stocking at
the grave of Chingacghook Wood cuts
illustrating the 'art of sketching from ma
ture." aud "the Filatrice."
The literature of the Bulletin is as usual
interesting and attractive, The scientific
papers are able.
We commend the Union" TO the favora-
bic consideration OF the public
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

B1-Wm. s. Terry. Of Charlottesville.
Va. was drowned on the night Of the 18th
inst. below New Orleans, by falling over
board from the schooner Robert Spsdain. -
her passage from Vera Cruz He was =, nj.
return from California
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

Es6~ There were twenty mine graduates
passed at the late examination of the Vir-
gina Military Institute, and among the num-
Der, Jourth on the list, We notice the name Of
Philip 9. Gibbs of this District, Morgan
County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
A PRoFITABLE NEWSPAPER.

1t is reported that the New York Tribune
newspaper will divide this year $4,000
clear profit, about $4,000 each to Greedy
and McElrath and the rest to seven associ-
ates in the editorship and Booking.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
LlIkENESsfCS.

If any body wants perfect likeness Of
himself or friends, don't fail to call imme-
diately upon Mr., J. Keagy, at the Berkeley
House. He never fails to give first rate
picture He understands bis business tho
roughly We very much doubt whether he
has his superior in the country He will re-
main in town but short time longer Call
at once, and get shallow eer the substance
fade"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
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DEATH OF JOHN YATES, ESQ.

We are panied to learn that John Yates,
Esq, of Jefferson County, died soon after his
arrival in England where he went a few
months since, to attend the Worlds Fair and
visit bis relations. He was noble gentle
man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

nsS~Ihe Boston Herald makes the excel
lent suggestion in relation to postage Let
Congress pass law that every letter
shall be prepaid, by ailixing thereto stamp
before il is sent. Then the Post Office ac-
count will cease, and there viii be no neces
sity of making change. Such law would
at once, diminish The Post Office expenditure.
more than one half and the boxes might b.
obtained at price nearly nominal"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
DROWN nd.

A small child. daughter of MIR Joseph
Chriswell of this County, was drowned few
days since, by falling into spring near its
fathers house eWIt
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

Messrs. Vandercordt, Mowry, and
eheiden' OF the Mexican Boundary commits.
son. owing to difficulty with Commissioner
bartlett have resigned are are returning
home
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
EASTERN REPRESENTATION.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


The counties of London, Alternate,
Bedford, Franklin. Campbell. Pittsy lvania.
Halifax aud Norfolk shall each elect two
delegates; the counties Of Fairfax, Al
exandria, Prince William. Fauquier. Gull
pepper, Rappahannock, Madison, Louisa.
Goochland. Fluvanna. Nelson. Henry.
Amherst, Patrick, Mecklenbprg. Char
lotiee. Prince Edward, Appomat,ox, Buck
ingham, Lunenberg, Brunswick, Dinwid-
die, Chesterfield, Southampton, Isle Of
Wight, Nansemond. Princess Anne, Ac-
comack, Northampton. Gloucester, Care,
line, Spottsyvania, Hanover, and Henri.
CO, and The Giles Of Norfolk and Pc
tersosig shall elect one Delegate the ci.
~ OF Richmond shall elect three delegates !;
the counties Of Orange and Greene shall
together elect one delegate: the counties
ofCumberiand and Powhatan shall togeth-
er elect one delegate the counties of
Amelia and Noteway shall together elect
one delegate the counties OF Prince
George and Surrey shall together elect one
delegate the counties OF Greensviile and
Sussex shall together elect one delegate !;
the counties OF Elizabeth City. Warwick
and York, and the city of Williamsburg
shall together elect one delegate /; the
counties Of James City, New Kent aud
Charles city shall together elect one dele
gate the counties of Matthews and Mid,
diesex shall together elecl one delegate !;
The counties Of Lancaster aud Northumber-
land shall together elect one delegate the
counties Of Richmond and Westmoreland
shall together elect one delegate the
counties Of King George and Stafford shall
together elect one delegate; the county Of
King William shall cleo. one delegate /,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
,zE-The Mexican

go ne -, I, Government invii.
proposals F. ah.,' ". Goth Of September for
.ne construction ola railroad from Vera Crus
to Mexico, thence to the paei6o--ss,.so
years to be allowed for the completion Of the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

The Smoke House of Mr.. Jonathan w.
thatcher, of this County, was destroyed by
fire on Friday last Nh Thatcher lost his
stock of Bacon, Lard, &c.-his loss is about
one hundred and City dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

BT@A Boomer Fire Association has been
organized in Lynn. The dress will be very
convenient for young ladies who wish TO
run wild der machine ...
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

B Vieuxtemps, the famous violinist, at
grand concert in Paris lately. played a
piece twenty-five minutes long In honor Of
inc americans abroad be performed Yankee
Doodle, with variations. =
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

ey-The following table, taken from the
speech of Mr.. Webster, at the laying Of the
corners stone Of the new Capitol on the 4th
inst. exhibits strikingly the yery rapid growth
Of the United states. within little more
than the last half century.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

Ba5~A German Philosopher has ascertain
ell that the world is to be destroyed in abou.
two millions of years. Who cares if is?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINRRY.

An examination of the pupils of this -four
ishing Institution has recently taken place
and reflected great credit upon it. This ex-
cellent Female School is gaining rapidly in
public favor, and has much to entitle il to
patronage. The Seminary building is large
beautiful edifice, built expressly for the pur-
pose of a school. There are about fifty rooms
ia it, all of sizes adapted to the uses for
which they were intended. They are high,
airy, and tastcfully and elegantly furnished,
and an air of neatness and comfort pervades
the whole establishment. The pure noun
tain water, which is carried to every story Of
the buildings, and the refreshing baths, are
not only Injuries, but contribute largely to
the health, comfort and cheerfuness of all the
inmates. The table is abundantly supplied
with the most wholesome food, and great care
is taken that it is properly prepared, and
brought on in season, and the young ladies
are obliged always to observe the rules of ct
iquettc at table. Every thing about the es-
Enlistment is conducted on rigid system of
order. There are certain hours to rise. to
study to reeite, to exercise, to take meals,
for amusement and to retire; and each OF
these has to be attended to at its appointed
time Every branch of study is thoroughly
and faithfully taught.
The twSfOllowing young ladies graduated
at the late examination, and read essays up.
on the subjects opposite their names:
Miss Mary J. Hammond, Of Berkeley Co.
Va, Mania, necessary ingredient of all
ages
Miss Kate Withrow, Martinsburg, Va
! Beauties of the Ideal World
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
rI3g-The hail. storm that passed over

EeS~The hail storm that passed over this
County abopt week ago, has done great
damage to the corn IN that portion of the
County in which it was most violent. Many
fields have been so severely cut as to promise
no yield at all. 1t was very destructive on
the farms Of Mr. Walker, Mr. Faulkner, Mr.
Stewart and Mr.. Brown, near this place.
The corn crop of this County will be less
than one half its average yield
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29
Report OF the Committee upon the APP
portionment OF Delegates and SEN

Il The committee 10 whom the resolution
aof the Convention, determining the nsm-
Der Of members Of he Senate and House
Of Delegates, and the proportions In which
they shall be chosen by Eastern and Wes-
tern Virginia, was referred, with direc-
tons to apporiion the Senators and Dele.
gates in the Eastern and Western diyis-
ions Of the State respectively. have, accor-
ding 10 order. performed that duty, and
respectfully submit the following report
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-29

ESGen. Scorr is at West Point. al
Cczzsn's Hotel,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-03-01
The Best Coal

DROUGIITnt the Ottawa market is now raised
ID by Mr.. MARKS MORlARTY, who may n,
all times be found At his residence near the canal
bridge, nt the head of Buffalo Rock. His bed is in
the same region where the famous "Strawn Coal is
raised, and Mr.. NJ. challenges n comparison with
that coal, knowing his own, taken all together, to be
better article. As to the coal from most OF the beds
around Ottawa, 1t is positively not to be compared
with his and yet Mr.. Morary engages to sell his
coal as cheap as 10, cheaper than, any OF the coal
dealers in this region.
Teams always kept in readiness to deliver coal to
order; or any number OF teams loaded at short no.
ticc on applying q, the residence of the subscriber.
The attention Of Dlacksmiths is particularly called
to this coal. MARKS MORlARTY
Buffalo Rock. "a ms below O,tawn,) Dec II, 1850
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-03-01

Suo. Al. In making the abstrAcss Il votes giv-
en- At said election, as required BY the slssilsa
law, the elerks shall make ssparais sAstsss,si u
the votes given under TIE provisions u thls oct,
which shall be on one sbset. copy VI whaeh.
shall. without delay, bs transmitted BY mail, OF
other safe conveyance. to the Office Of tbs Svrrs-
tary Of state. endorsed thereon BY .he clerk, ~Ah
stract Of votes for and against banking" or Ia
words clearly indicating the contents ef Tie pa-
per, and the abstracts ~ transmitted shau b.
opened. and the votes canvasssd in the time and
manner, and by the officers provided for in rsla-
ton TO the election for Representatives 10 Congress,
and iii should APPEAR that majority of the
votes cast upon said question. AMI fr the general
bankinglaw as aforesaid or If 1t shall appear that
the majority Of votes cast are against said law
the Officers canyassing the votes. SHALL under their
hands make certificate of facts stating the num-
ber OF votes for and against said law. snd file tho
same in the office Of Secretary cf State. 10 b. by
him recorded and filed with the enrolled act to
which it refers, and the said certificate a a cupy
thereof, certified by the Secretary OF State. or
keeper OF enrolled laws, under the seal Of oiiice.
shnll he conelusve evidence Of the facts therein
stated, and upup the making and filing thereof
the secretary shall cause the same TO be publish.
ed three weeks in succession, in two news pa psrs
published at the seat oigovernnelt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-03-01
OTTAWA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
y IT or llf y 8 .

John IL. Murphy, attorney and Counsellor at
Lao, Ottawa, Illinois. aug 10, 1850.
Office in the court house.
Chnmpiin n Wallace, u. c. Champhn-W IL
L. WallaccA iUOrnrgs and CouBSeii0rSW LdW.
Office mp stairs IN the next building north OF the
Post office. nov -, 10
4. y. Leland, attorney and Counsellor di Lar,
Has removed hls office from Reddck's block to
the room formerly occupied by the SheTlH, IN the
court house now occupied in part by l.orenzo Lee
land. may l9
Norris & Fisher, Geo. II Nouis-Geo 5 Fish
er) Attorneys at LItD and LaRd AgsRtS, Otta-
va, III. VIII pay particular attentlOnto the pay
ment OF taxes in any part OF Illinois, purchasing
md selling ealrstate investigating titles, collect
ting demands, buying and selling military land
warrants aud locating them on the best iaHdstor
soldiersot others, securingpcnsons and all claims
against the government. Office on the south hwes
corner ot the court house square.
u. l.. noiiis,er. Attorney and Counsellor at
Lao, and Solicitor IN Chancery--Otdmd, H.
Office over the store, o, l.. ID, Smith, opposite
the Mansion house. Jan. ~
Glover n Cook, q. o. Gloyer-B. &. Cook At
tornsys and C1uRseiiors al Lar Ouawd. OF.
flee in Redlick's Block, east side OF the public
square. Jun 'iS-u
Henry e.. Cotton, attorney and COnuSellor at
Lu,o and Sp'iriior IA C4dncerg-OHdrd, NS
Office IN the Court house. Jun ~
3. " Randall. it0rneyat Ldu-Oswego, Ken.
Kendall Co. Hs Aug 10, lsiS.-tf
GA. ingalls,, iitorncy and C0uGseliorai Latr,
CHICAGO, lLLs mrh %. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-03-01
nliscrllanrous.

George Smith, Fashiondbie Tailor, opposite Cush-
mans store, regularly receives the fashions from
the East, and WILDE happy to make up clothingior
allwho may favor him with their patronage. Atl
warranted lueycry case. ParticuIarattentlon paid
to CUtiiRg. Ottawa may 10, lSI9.
r. A. Lantz n Co, General Dealers IN all
kinds of Lumber. Lath, Shiagles, Sash, Doors,
Cedr Posts, &c. &c.
N. D. Aliberal discount made in filling large bills.
Yard on Main Canal, formerly occupied by Wal
ker and lickling. Jne22-i7-u
G.Burr, Agent for Protection Insurance Conpa-
ny. Hirfford--opposltc the Mansion House.
Seth e. Earl. Carriage, house, aud sign Painter,
Papererand Giasier, Ottawa, III. Shop on Co.
lumbus street. over Palmer and Gays wagon aud
carnage maker shop.
Jacob G.St0ne, Saddle, Harness, and Trsnk
nangfaeturer. and Carriage Trimmer corner OF
Canal and Columbusstreets, Ottawa. MARI
JOS H. wagner, Justice Of the Peace, office in
the northeast corner Of the cour,houseup stairs,
OF dec 'i9