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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
prThere is evidently grea. opposition

BG There is evidently great opposition
smong the people Of the North to faithful
compliance with requirements Of the Fugi-
tive Slave Law. There has not been sin
gle case recorded, from that Of the Georgia
negroes, to the late case of Shadrach Simms,
In which this opposition has not been shown.
A mob appeared in the streets Of Boston, to
prevent the arrest Of Crafts; the arrest of
Henry Long and his return to Richmond.
cost more than double his worth; and the
slave Sbadrach has lately been rescued from
the hands Of bis claimants by negro and
Abolition mob. But opposition does not end
here. Malicious suits are brought in the
State Courts against claimants, commission
ers, and officers Of the T. s. for damages on
account of arrests.
We write this more in sorrow than in an
GER" for we do not believe the Southern
people will submit to it much longer There
is much truth in the following remarks of
Che Union:
The plea is. that the fugitive slave law is
TO be set aside Cd the ground of unconststu-
fionality, and the State tribunals are to be
made the instruments for barrassng the
claimants out of their rights, and prevent
ing them from their prosecution. Thus is
the law of the United States to be deiied,
the constitution to be tramplcd upon, and
she Union itself brought into jeopardy
There is no question that the Supreme Court
Of the United States will ultimately vindi-
cate the majesty Of the constitution, and set
aside any decisions of the State Courts
But in the mean time the claimants of South
crn fugitives are to be worried, and the Off
GERS OF the United States are to be subject
ed to malicious persecution. Should the
Abolitionists unite to pursue this game, they
must be met by equal if not stronger combi-
nations. 1t may become the Legislatures of
the Southern States to take up this subject
and organize some plan, throug the machi-
merry of agents lawfully commissioned by the
State itself, to assist their claimant. citizens
in the prosecution of their rights. This
game, however, cannot go on long. The
South will not tolerate a long continuation
Of outrageous assaults of this description, and
then the broad and fearful issue will be made
We would warn our Northern brethren again
and again of the dangers which lower over
this subject. God knows that there is not
an American heart which beats with boiler
zeal in the cause of this glorious Union than
the one which dictates these hasty but hon.
est lines and, with that heart in our hand,
we repeat to our countrymen that the Union
itself is in the hands of our Northern breth-
rem. Let them stand up to the laws, the
constitution, aud the Union, and all will be
safe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
SHERIFF'S SALE.

WILL be sold for cash, at public auction, to
w the highest bidder, ON Thursday, the 20th
day Of March 1851, at the residence Of Baiy Tabb,
on Tuscarora Creek, about q miles West Of Mar
tinsburg, Berkeley County Virginia, the follow
ing
PROPERTY,
is head of Horses and Colts; 10 head Of Mich
Cows; 40 head Of Hogs; about 30 head of Stock
Cattle Wagons; Cart Threshing Machine;
/ Sleigh; Barousch and Harness l sett Of
Blacksmith's Tools Corn'Sheller; Barshear
Ploughs; 3 Harrows; Wheat Fans; Cutting
Box Wood and Grain Ladders; Grain Cradles
and Moving Scythes; Bags and Machine Sheet
Double and Single Shovel Ploughs; i2 or Is sett
Of Horse Gears number Of Single, Double and
Thrible Trees; Log Chain Fifth Chain !
Cross Cut Saw; Grind Stone and other arti-
Giles too numerous TO specify, now in possession OF
said Baiiy Tabb levied on to satisfy executions
in my hands against him.
JACOB VAN D0REN, Jr,
Deputy for Doaid Bwkhar, s, -, c
nES-The above sale is made with my consent
and appreciation. My friends are requested to at
tend and bid for the property
March n, ls5l-ts BAlLf IABB
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
DEATH OF DANIEL OFT, ESQ.

The melancholy duty devolves upon u,
to announce the demise of our well known
townsmsn, DANrEL Orr. Esq. which &C.
Cured al bis residence, on High street,
last night. The deceased had suffered
two previous attacks Of paralysis; aad,
while seated .. the supper table last even.
ing, he was seized by the third and fatal
one. He observed to his wife, thai be
thought "he could not survive ill., an,
thus the event proved. He never spake
afterwards.
ESQ. OFT was native Of Berkeley couu.
ty, Va, but removed 10 ChilIicoihe some
forty years since. For many years he
pursued an honorable mechanical calling,
when his friends, social and political, pre-.
ferred him for seat 10 The Ohio Legisla.
ture, which he repeatedly filed. win
honor to himself and profit 70 his ccnstitu.
ents. Soon after his retirement from leg.
islative life, he was elected one OF the Jus.
tees Of the Peace for Scioio Township
(in which Chillicothe Is situated, land.
being repeatedly re-chosen, he held iha,
place, with large business and practice,
until very recently, when falling health
obliged him to relinquish portion Of bis
business. All the relations Of life ever
assumed by him, he conducted creditsby
10 himself and usefully to others. He had
as few enemies, probably. and ~ many
friends. d any man ever had whose duties
led him 10 mingle 20 much in the affairs
Of others. May the Gres, Power sustain
the widow 10 her affection. and guide the
orphans safely through the mysterious fu.
ture
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
STRONG UNION MAN.

A certain Peter Romine, writing 10 the
editor Of Florence, (Alabama) Gazette.
says:
A man that would advocate dissolu.
lion Of this, our glorious Union. must have
bis heart washed with lamp.black and
dogs grease. A man Of that character
could moi get meals vietuals or bed to
sleep on al my house. My dog should
NOT bark al . man Of that character. II /
was to calch buzzard eating the carcass
Of dsunionist would shoot u. They
are the last of all Gods creation; ft for
nothing but 10 be winked Of by negroes.
kicked at by mules, .gored by bulls. and
butted by rams. As no one can be hurt
10 this free country for their thoughts.
think il would be good thing for the U.
nited States If every disunion man in il
was branded with three DIS. ID. d. d.
which signifies, Dead, ID, and De.
livered.
Peter. thou shouldst be called salt Pc.
ter-yea. birthstone Peter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
The Annual Report Of the inspectors Of
State Prisons.

OF the State Of New York, has been laid
before the Legislature, and printed and pub.
lshed. We would ask the special attention
Of our readers to the following extract from
the report:
CAUSE OF CRIME--Of732 convicts at Au-
burn prison, SIT were never instructed in
any trade or calling. whereby to earn sub
sistence, 30S had been deprived of home
before 16 years Of age. 1871 were deprived Of
one, and 1S1 of both parents before 10 years
of age, 1876 we're intoxicated at the time of
committing the offence. 1874 were without oc-
cupation at the time of arrest, 371 were in
temperate 46S had received no religious or
moral instruction, and 512 had never read
the Bible, or attended Divine Service. A
critical examination of the convicts in the
other prisons wsuld exhibit still more de-
plorable picture of neglected education and
early abandonment to vice and crime. Of
the 694 males in the Sing Sing prison, $40
we're under 20 years of age at the time Of
their conviction, 4S7 had never been taught
a trade, 60 could not read, 149 could read
only and that in6ifferently. and 230 were in
temperate. OF the la convicts at Clinton,
10 could not read, and 20 could read only
while two thirds of the whole number admit
their intemperance.
at the Female prison we find that of the
II remaining in December last ticenty-fpe
could neither read nor write, II could read
only, and the balance had received very
limited instruction in the elementary branch
es Upwards of so, or nearly two-thirds Of
the whole, were Incorporate, and, for the
most part, dissolute in their habits in early
life Eleven were under 20 years Of age at
the time of their conviction, and but 2S are
natives of the United States.
Frequent examinations into the cause OF
crime among these convicts almost invariably
lead to the same result, and force upon the
mind the startling truth, that neglected
education in youth is the source OF all, or
nearly all, the crime among us. 1t may
not be possible to avoid the circumstances
which lead to this neglect. as it is often the
result of the loss Of parents and other provi-
dental occurrences beyond the control OF man
but many of the privations which the children
of misery and want are subjected to, can be
removed by legislative interference. The
establishment of the system Of Free Schools
on The part of the State, connected with the
efforts Of philanthropists to search out and
rescue from degradation this large and inter-
esting portion Of our youth. will exert salu-
tary influence upon their future lives, with
the blessing Of Heaven, greatly diminish the
frequency Of crime.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF a VALUABLE MILL md FARM.

DY decree in the case of Ranson's Executors
I'D against David Rosenberger, at the last term Of
the Circuit Court, am appointed Special Com
missioner TO make sale Of the we'll known MILL
AND FARM now held by David Rosenberger--
formerly held by Watson--about one mile from
Smithfeld, containing about
$40 or $50 Acres Of Land,
or Of so much thereof as will satisfy all claims
upon the land. Accordingly, on Mondoy The
10th day Of March, being the first day Of March
Court) before the Court House, in Martinsburg,
shall offer the said property at public auction to
the highest bidder-frst selling the Mill 49,
rsyx. with about 100 Acre, thereto attach iia
Els ed-and If not sufficient to meet the Iu
liens upon the estate, shall then proceed, at
the time and place, to sell the residue Of the
tracts-or so much as may be found necessary.
shall before the sale have the land divided by
the Surveyor Of the County, and will exhibit on
the day Of sale the platt Of the same until this
division is made the precise quality in each lot
cannot be specifed--but at present advised, the
Mill will be first sold with the 100 Acres attached.
The terms Of the Sale by the decree, are-0ne-
third in cash. e-third in twelve MONTHS and one
third in two years from the day Of saIc--the pur-
chaser securing the deferred payments BY Trust
Deed on the premises. D. II. CONRAD,
Feb IL, 1S5l-tds. SpeeT Conn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
DARK DREn

: A Washington correspondent Of the N.
Y. Evening Post, who speaks admiringly
of the Boston mob. says:
"The act which brought on the COLI.
sion with Crea, Britain, throwing the tea
overheard, was performed by citizens Of
Boston. stained TO the Indian hue; and
have heard il more than once intimated ia
the House 10 day. that the dark complex.
ions Of some who assisted in The late res.
cue were bleached shortly after the deed
was accomplished"
The intimaiion isa very probable one
II would comport with the character Of
Boston abolitionisis TO make the negroes
alone responsible for an act which they
had not the courage themselves openly TO
perform. We have no doubt, from their
love Of sables. that they would assume
a black complexion permanently il they
could. and tina, il would be in much bet
ter keeping with the color Of their hearts
than white skin.--R. Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
PENSION APPROPRIATION BILL.

The following are the appropriations for
revolutionary and other pensions Of the Uni
ted States fer the year ending june 80,
1850:
Revolutionary pensions under act March
Is, is4s s5s0oo
Invalid pensions 5oo,5o0
Widows and orphans, acts July 4, 1886
and July 2l, 1915 6l0760
Widows, act July z, 1888 10000
Widows, act March g. ls43 $1,000
Widows, acts June is, 1914, and Feb2,
and July 20, 1s4s 500 $40
lIalfpay pensions, widows, &c. acts 1913
and isis 10000
Total s2,:5l 900
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11

All ioeekly papers free Dithin the Coun-
ty rohere they are published Papers oflcss
than IL ounce half these rates, and pa
pers not over 300 square inches, one-fourtb
these rates.
The rates on monthly and semi monthly
newspapers the same, in proportion to the
number Of sheets issued, as on weekly papers.
The new rate on letters not exceeding half
an ounce, is three cents prepaid, or FIVE cents
if not prepaid for all distances under three
thousand miles. Over three thousand miles
double those rates.
The section authorizing the coinage of
three cent piece is retained
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
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A BOOK FOR EVERY BUSINESS MANI

Just Published, THoMrsoS's Mercantile and Pro-
fessonal Directory, for the States of Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia North Carolina and the Dis
trict of Columbia, for 1851 and '5a-Price $500,
This work is gotten up at great expense of time,
money and labor and is having an immense sale
among business men both in town and country.
1t contains correct lists Of the Merchants, Man.
ufacturers, Attorneys, Physicians, Hotel Keepers
Banks, and Business Men generally, in the above
named States, with their Post Office address Be-
ing the most comprehensive and perfect BUSINESS
DnEcToRY yet published.
eas~0rders must enclose the cash, and the
books will be sent through the mail. Postage
81 cents to all parts of the Union. Address
VIM, THOMSON, Publisher, No Carroll Hall, Balti-
more
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11

The following is sketch Of this bill, as it
finally passed, except in regard to the three
cent coinage, it does not go into operation
until the LIST of July next 1t reduces the
average rate of postage both upon letters and
newspapers nearly one half. The following
schedule shows the rates on newspapers un-
der the new law, compared with the old
Newspapers per Quarter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
POSTPONEMENT.

FTvHESE lands not being sold ON this day, the
sale of them is postponed until Monday the
l4fh day Of april merit, being the County Court
day On which day, before the Court House door
in Martinsburg, l shall offer
LIST The Mill, the Mansion House and ia acres
of land laid off, to 60 with these valuable improve
ments.
Cd The balance Of the tract, containing 900
acres Of land, with House upon this part, viii DO
offered, after the Mill Lot is sold.
March IL, is3i--ts. d. II. CONRAD, Com.
sk1-Free Press and RepublicanIcopy until day
of sale.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
A GOOD IDEA.

The Hagerstown Mail, referring to the
visit of the Pennsylvania Legislature to Bal
timore, says s.
"The exchange of Legislative visits may
tend very essentially to promote happy
state of things. Not only would Pennsyl-
vauia and Maryland be benefited thereby,
bnt the cause of our common Union would
be greatly strengthened. Suppose the Legis-
lature of South Carolina should pay visit
to Boston, or the Massachusetts, Legislature to
Columbia. We should then begin to look
for the political Millennium. Why cannot
these things be? Who can give any good
reason to the contrarya Let the expert
ment but be tried, and our word for it, the
days of snarling and growing, and factionism
and treason will soon be at an end.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
RIcumoED, March 9Th, 1851.


Messrs. Editors IL wish / could COM
mence my letter to you, by writing some
other words, than that the House of Dele
gates has been engaged in passing bills for
works of Internal Improvement, and appro-
priating money to aid in their construction;
but the facts would not warrant any other
beginning Since my last letter, however,
the tax bill has passed the House, and there
viii be an increases reading of the bill
informs me--over the tax of last year of
twenty per cent; the necessities Of the Treas
ury requires it, and l think it will be the
most effectual means to stop the appropria-
tions that are made SO lavishly to ncighbor-
hood improvements, while the great State of
Virginia, has not completed single main
line running through her limits. A main
line would develop her resources and be the
means of enabling her citizens to get their
products to market where they would be
remunerated for the trouble and expense Of
their cultivation.
On Saturday last great many bills we're
read the first and second time. while great
many Of the members of Legislature and Con-
vention went to Petersburg, in pursuance Of
an invitation extended by the citizens of that
<hospitable city. Awaiting myself of an in
vitation received from the Delegate from
that city, made one of the party. We
reached that city at o'clock, and were soon
invited to partake of cold collation., to
which ample justice was done, and at o.
clock the party were invited to visit city
points, distant ten miles from Petersburg,
over very fine Rail Road. The party also
took trip down the James Rive- on the
steam boat, and on returning, we ran along
side of large British ship loaded with Rail
Road iron, for various Rail Roads now being
constructed in this State. Upon our return
to Petersburg about 6 o'clock, we were invi-
ted to partake of sumptuous dinner which
bau OCCu pICphl ca az tuc I'OAtuSuiOCh I1O-
tel; the company seemed to enjoy them
selves very much and great many good
speeches were made, and great many fine
sentiments drank. The company left Pc
tersburg about 10 o'clock, P. NJ, and reach
ed Richmond about IL IL o'clock.
The Legislature has been invited to take
a trip on Saturday next to the Coal Pits, in
Chesterfield. ! DO not know whether there
is to be an entertainment on that occasion or
not, but this do know. that the President
and Directors of the Danville Road are very
proud oft, and expect great results to flow
from its construction. am syre hope SO.
The Senate is engaged in discussing the bill
postponing the elections; it is said it win be
amended in some particulars. The Conven-
ton is still engaged in che discussion Of the
Basis. and is likely to be SO engaged for some
time. X Y. r.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
VIRGINIA COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
President His Excellency, John B. Flo

President His Excellency, John b. Floyd
Vice Presidents.-Wm. H. mcfarland
John rutherford, s. S. Baxter, r. g. Scott
John H. Cooke, JAS c. Bruce, John Janney
r. C. i. Moncure, VIM. M. Blackford. X. b
Boiling, Tazewell Taylor, and VIM Maxwell
Recording Secretary-Frederick Brans-
ford
Corresponding Secretary-Peter V. Dan
lei. jr.
Treasures-Thomas III. Ellis.
Other Managers-Samuel Revee, John 5
Caskie. Fleming James, John o. Steger, w
H. Haxall. James c. Crane, Samuel Putney
Michael Gretter. Richard Whitney, ii. A
Claiborne, Thomas Samson, and j. Howard
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
posrPoNISG THE ELECTIONS.

Yesterday, the Senate, in Committee of
the whole struck out from the bill the sec
tion postponing the Congressional elections
until August. With the lights before us,
we are satisfied that this decision is cor
rect and should be adhered to by the Senate.
Enquirer Mareh7
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
ADVICE OF PRESIDENT MADISON.

The following are said to be among the
last sentences which were committed to pa
per by this illustrious statesman and pure
patriot. They are worthy of all accepta-
ton:
"ADVICE TO MY COUNTRY"
"As this advice, if it ever sees the light,
will not do so till am no more, it may be
considered as issuing from the tomb, where
truth alone can be respected, and the bappi
ness Of man alone consulted. II will be en-
titled, therefore, to whatever weight can be
derived from good intentions, and from the
experience of one who has served his Coun-
try in various stations through q period of
forty years; who espoused in his youth, and
adhered through his life, to the cause of lib
erty; and who has borne part in most of
the great transactions which will constitute
epocbs of its destiny.
1.-The advice nearest to my heart and deep
est in my convictions u.s. that the UNION OF
THE STATES be cherished and perpetuated
Let the open enemy to it be regarded as a
Pandora with her box opened; and the dis
guised one. as the serpent creeping with his
deadly wiles into Paradise"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11
POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS.

"Did newspapers at any time go free Of
postage in the mails 7" In answer to this
query, NJ. M. Noah says, in bis Sunday Times
eyes all newspapers before the year 1853
were transmitted free of postage 1t was
then decided, in consequence of their great
increase that they should pay Cd. per year
for every fifty miles y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11

EsJ~We learn that DANIEL BuRKnART,
ESQ., has disposed of bis property at the
North end Of Queen Street, known as the
"Oil Mill property" for $500. The pur-
chaser Mr.. FIrz. will very soon commence
the erection of a large Machine shop, Foun-
dry, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11

RJ~The Richmond Wing says there were
only $40 in the Virginia State Treasury on
Thursday, and suggests loan from some Of
the Banks to meet the deficiency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-11

B~They have taken to grinding pump
kins into -four in Massachusetts, by means
(which pumpkin pies, the peculiar iustitu-
ton" of New England, may he enjoyed at al
seasons and in all parts of the world. The
United Society of Shakers, at Harvard,
Mass, are the patentees.