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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

AZ neetihg 81 thc Deae5 atcsappointed by
tho Wings Of jefferson aud Berkeley Coun-
for the purpose Of nominating candidate for
tie State Senate, held at Martinsburg on the
14th of November, 1851,
On motion Of II. N. Gallaher, Esq, Col.
JOIN i. fIANTRAMCK was called To
Clair aid Gs ree ". RcDIssos, Esq. APP
l.~irted Zee c'afy.
John 4. Ihf;nson, Esq, who bad pre-
aisEsly announced bimselfas an independent
sai.'niate fer tho State Senate, appeared and
'.sacsscl tie meeting briefly, declared bis
determination to submit bis claims to the ac-
tion Of tie Convention, and that should be
not receive tic nomination, lie should not be
an Independent candidate
On motion the roll Of Delegates appointed
to this meeting was called, when the follow
Ing Delegates from Berkeley answered to then
names, viz: Philip Diffeoderfer, John W
Stewart, Joseph Hoffman, George Cbrisman,
George W. Robinson and james Park
Delegates present from Jefferson:
SmiMEeld John W. 3rantham, Joseph
Harley. David Fry. John +. Shaal and
George e. shaull.
Saepherdstora-Col. Charles Harper. T.
II. Towner, james s. Markell, j +. a.
isntlcr and Col. John L. IIamtramck
Charlestocn--Jeseph Il. Abel, II. y.
Gallaher, George W Eichelbergcr aud Jas
D. Gibson.
Harpcr's Fsrry-Jobn D-starry, c. C.
Cammcron, Il. H. Brua, j. I. Whalcy. S
Yantis. Joseph Britton. jr., A. s Wentzell
John Russell. Philip Englc and John G
Ridcnour
The same basis of voting Fixed upon by
the late Wing Convention at Charlottesville
was adopted by this COMMUNICATING te
Jefferson County 500 votes, and to Berkeley
700 votes
On motion the Convention proceeded to
nominate a candidate for the State Senate -
Cart. Joseph Il. Abel nominated John A
Thomson, Esq; Thomas II. Towncr Esq.
nominated A. r. Botelcr, Esq; John W.
Stewart, Esq. nominated John b. Hogc Esq;
Or. John d. Starry nominated Talbot s.
Duke, Esq; whereupon the vote being taken
stoc as follows, viz:
Fer Alexander r. Botelcr, Cos
John A. Thompson, 40
:" John B. Hoge, 34s
L. S. Duke, $50
Neither Of them having received MAORI
ty of all the votes cast, there was no choice.
y second ballot was then had, which resulted
as follows, to wit
Fer A. r. Boteler, Esq, 1906
Talbot $. Duke, Esq. 200
Whcrcuron 4. r. Boteler, Esq was de-
clarcd the nominee Of the Wings of this Sem
atorial District
On motion committee was appointed by
tho Chair, consisting of DR.. John d. Starry
and G. w. Robinson to inform A. r. Bote-
Ter, Esq, of his nomination.
On motion the Chairman was added to the
said Committee.
On motian, it was Resolred, That the pro-
,cedings be published.
On motion. the Convention adjourned.
JOHN Il. HAMTRAMCK, PreSt.
GEORGE W. Robinson, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
DR.. F. D. DELLixcER.

We congratulate our friends, the citizen.
of Bedington and vicinity, that DR.. +, D
Deliugcr is about to take up his residence
among them. and tenders them his services
as physician. The Doctor is worthy their
confidence aud patronage and wo doubt not
he viii receive liberal share Of the practice
Of the vicinity Of his residence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
t.zg-Tbe celebrated Wheat Drill Of Gard

r.Sy-The celebrated Wheat Drill of Gard
ner & Rohr, Of Jefferson County, as entered
by Mr.. Charles jackson, Agent. took the
premium against all competition, at the Ag-
ricultural Exhibition for Belmont County
Ohio. held on the 23d of October last This
same Drill took the premium at the Jefferson
Agricultural Soeiety's meeting
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

The next session Of Congress will CON.
mence on next Monday week. Ne will have
one or two able correspondents in Washing,
ton, who viii keep cur readers always sda.
sed Of all that transpires Of interest. VI
shall furnish the Presidents message, 90 soon
as il can be obtained.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

Ey~The Democratic Senatorial Conycn-
ton for this District. which assembled at
Harper's- Ferry on Saturday last, nominated
Moses \. Grantham, Esq, Of Berkeley for
tlss State Senate Our friend Grantbam has
our warmest wishes sOr bis success in every
thing-and every where save at the polls,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

r.. II. Gallaher, Esq, Of the Richmond
Republican, is about to embark in the Es.
change and Banking business in the city Il
Washington. His institution will be known
as the Bank Of tie Union" See bis ID.
yertisement
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

gss5r-Thc Clergy the Magistrates, The
Mayor and Council of Charlestown recon.
mend to the citizens of Charlcstown and tho
County of jefferson, that they observe Thurs.
day the 9th day Of this month as day u
Thanksgiving.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

Are yon awake? if you are. move, cast to
the winds every symptom Of supinencs-
Come up the work Ike mea,
SHOWS the time AMI now's the hour
when your most active efforts are wanted.
Throw aside all past causes Of stumbling,
and with bold, undecided front, press on to
battle and victory The prize before you is
worth the struggle yourselves help
those who need it--sce that your friend and
ncighbor is made aware Of the importance of
activity--sce every voter in your vicinity,
Wing and Democrat confirm the enc, and if
possible win the other. And apprise all Of
the fact that every man CD the Wig ticket
Is UNION man, that Summers, Watts and
Baxter arc Union, White Basis, Universal
Suffrage Wings. That Botclcr. our candi-
date for the State Senate, is thorough, out
and out Union man--was a reform-univcr-
sal suffrage man as carly as 1S40--has been
80 ever since. and is so now--is an undoubt-
ed WngE BASIS man, and ncrer ,cds was
any thing else, and that no man in the Dis
trict is better qualified to represent the
Counties of Berkeley and Jefferson in the
Senate of Virginia. than is Alexander r.
Boteler Esq. of Jefferson.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

r0s~The wlig. tie Hampshire sena-
torial District have nominated Robert b,
Shcrrard, Esq, for State Senator, The
Democrats have ncmirated CD. Thos loan
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
Hlarrie0,

In Willismsport, Md, on Tuesday last, by ,ls
Rev. Mr. Cans, AIR. Jons SurroS, jr., Of this Coua
ty, to Miss lIrsTrR L RoBErTs OF jefferson Co.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

rVyHE undersigned having been induced 70 e.
bark in the EXCHANGE AND BANk
ING BUSINESS, in the city Of Washington "
c., avails himself of early occasion to notify ~
friends and the public generally Of the fact snap
solicit their encouragement. His institution VIM
known as
''The Bank of the Union"
and from which not one dollar win be issued for or
culation that will not be represented by soniethn!
tangible and substantial in the shape Of Gold ono
Siirer, Drafts on tie United States IFsasvy'
Northern Exchange, or Virginia Bonka6h FUND.-.
BY strict adherence to legitimate issue upon
such basis it will readily be perceived that th'
public are protected and the bank itself made
stand on the surest foundation. This enterprise
entered upon after the maturest deliheration, and
is gratifying TO know thai il meets with the aPPio,
val Inexperienced and sagacious fnanciers ONE"
YORK, WASHINGTON and RICHMOND.
In addition to the issue Of notes for crculaton
"THE BANK OF THE UNION" viii collect
drafts on the Government, and on the principal enss
OF the United States, and viii negotiate for the or
chase or sale Con commission) Of State S'0cl'
Guaranteed Bonds of Canal and Railroad comp"
MES, and other good securities.
~ Any business connected with the dinssS'
Departments Of the Government, in Washns'ss
viii be attended to on liberal terms.
RIO. II. GALLAHEh
Richmond, Va, Nov. Is, ls5i.--3t.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

The Republican has elevated the names Of
Capt James W. Gray and James NJ. New
kirk Esq, as candidates for the next House
Of Delegates, without in any manner desig
mating the difference. 1t is known to the
Republican that Capt. Gray is a Democrat,
and the nominee of the party, and that Mr..
Ncwkirk is a Whig and was very near be-
ing thrown overheard, and rcpudiated by the
late convention of the Democratic party, in
which was warm contest whether or not
Mr.. Newkirk should be epen recommended,
md upon a division of the party, it was
doubtful how the vote stood, although the
proceedings state Mr.. Newkirk was recon-
mcndcd. We hope Mr.. Newkrk and all
wings win consider well who their friends
have been, and are, and act accordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

IIaving-bcen for some time solicited by large
number of friends throughout the County, here
with announce myself as an Independent Candi-
date for the House of Delegates and shall present
myself in person, to as many of you as the brief
time allowed rue Before the Election viii permit
JOIN J. HENSIiAW.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

Rs3y-We are authorized to announce Col JAeoE
SIacESDIyER, as a candidate toreprcsent Berkeley
County in the next House of Delegates Of Virginia
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
NOTICE.

4 LII persona knowing themselves indebted y
IN note or account, will please come iofvA y
and settle the same as cur liabilities compei y
make the demaud. J, r. CUNNINGHAM y "
Nov. rs, 1851
r ARD.--A large lot Of country lard tor . 81
4 reduced prices. RIDDLE D."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

The Judges cf the Court Of Appeals are
to serve for ten years, with salary of $500
per annum.
Circuit Judges The State is divided
into eight Judicial Circuits The Judges
elect are as follows;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

These Judges are to serve for ten years
The salary Of the Baltimore city Judges is
$2,50e, aud of the others $4,000 each.
Commissioners of Public Works.-The
Commissioners elect are as follows;
1st district--John S. Cuttings, Dem.
I'd do. G. r. Stewart, Wing.
Sd do. W. p. Ponder, Dem.
Alta do. John r. Franklin, .Whig
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
rIANo poEpns. gUIrAna.
r,~e$4s;,.,rz
TTRY1

N-1hCFo EOJtA1-1x sGiA Akt9,
&o--P. II. TAYLOR Ia constantly 20,
z . I HVceivng supplies OF superior Piano Fortes
from the extensive manufactures OF
NUNNS IL CLARK, and A. H, GALE & CO.,
New York. The Pianos oil the above celebrated ma
kers well worth the attention ofhe public as pos
sessing all the best qualities OF the best makers They
have been sold with entire satisfaction purchasers Tor
more than fifteen years at his Piano Forte and Music
Warehouse, and though taken from large number
constantly being manufactured there particular
selection made in them for their remarkably rich tones
elegant workmanship and great strength, as these quail
ties are peculiar to all the instruments of the firms
above mentioned. Purchasers will derive no advan-
tage from going North as am prepared to sell on as
accommodating terms as can be had any where. MY
assortment comprises instruments OF 6, 81 and oc-
taves The latter confidently offered superior to
any Tor sale in Richmond, Va. Melodeons furnished
to order and at short notice, on favorable terms.
Martins unrivalled Guitars, with large assortment
imported instruments, plain and inlad, and ranging
IN prices from SIS to $50 constantly on hand, together
with musical instruments and merchandise in great va
,ety, and Tor sale at the only Music Store in the city,
160 Main street,
le W Opposite the Banks.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17

The New diplomatic ExcURsIoN.-The Golden
Gate.-We lie arm from Washington that President
Fillmore and a number Of invited guests including
the members OF several of the Diplomatic corps LETT
Washington at o'clock Yesterday morning for Anna
pos from whence they were to depart at IL o'clock
on board Messrs AspinwalPs new steam the "GoIden
Gate" on an excursion down the bay. The steamer
during the afternoon far up as Fort Mc1anry
and fired salute and then returned for Annapolis
of the trip.
MIR. Webster did not leave Washington yesterday
morning, and was not board but reached Annapolis
last evening with his family, and will take passage
board finer tor N York this morning, from whence he
will proceed to his residence in Mansfield. 1t was
also expected that the Ambassadors Of Her Bri-
fannie Majesty, the French Spanish Brazilian, South
American, Mexican, and, in fact the entire Dplo-
matte corps would accompany Mr.. Webster to New
York. they have been invited by him. the owners hav-
ing placed the vessel a, his dsposition-Ba!t. Sun OF
YESTERDAY
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
lsEcoND DIsPATcH.l

SECOND DIsPATCH.
ADDITIONAL NEWS PER ASIA.
TOBACCO is in better demand in the English Markets
and prices tending upwards.
DEFEAT OF THE RUSSIANS.
News has been received of the total defeat of co.
lumn of Russian soldiers, by their old and mplacabe
foes, The Crcassians The Russians lost 5000 men in
the engagement, computing the killed, wounded and
those taken prisoners.
ENGLAND.-The Ecclesiastical Titles Bill has
passed the House of Commons-,he Ministry sustain
ing defeat on two propositions contained therein.
The news from other portions of Europe possesses
10 interest.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
TELEGRAPHED
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ASH

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ASIA.
New YORK, July l6, P. NJ.
The steamship Asia arrived here this morning at
o'clock, bringing Liverpool dates to the 5th Of July, her
day of departure.
The political news from Europe by this steamer pos
sesses no interest. The commercial advices however
important, they note further decline in Cotton,
aud Improvement in the Flour market.
LIVERPOOL MARKET, July S.
CoTToN The better qualities of Cotton have de-
clned I'd I'd during the week, whilst the mddling
and lower qualities have declined I'd to I'D perlb Sales
for the week $1,000 bales, Of which spectators have
taken 1900 and exporters 1000 bales. The following
are the quotations: Fair Bowels Std, Orleans 64d.
The sales for Friday 5h inst reached 5000 bales the
market closing dull.
FLoUR-Prices have advanced cd per Dbl. since the
departure of the steamer Franklin.
WHEAT.-Prces declined Sd to i'd per bushel during
the week.
CORN has also declined fully shilling per quarter
since the Franklin left
MONEY MARKET easy, and trade in Manchester
good.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
BY ALEXANDER MOTIF.
No.6l Main street, opposite the city Hotel.

REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS.
AN the above named days will sell at public auc-
" ton, at my store opposite the City Hotel, com
mencng at half-past o'clock, variety of mscella-
neous goods, such as the following:
FURNITURE Cabinets, Wardrobes, Sdeboards.
Bureaus Redseads Chairs OF every style and patterns
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Dining, Tea, Toilet and
Gard Tables, Beds and Bedding &C.
ALSO-A large lotof reasonable piece and cut Dry
Goods &c, with Clotk- Cassimeres, Sattnets Vest
ings, Fannes, bleached and unbeached; domestic,
white and brown l. Linen, Table Covers, Oil Cloth do
Hosiery, Cravats, Shirts and Drawers, &c.
CLOTHING, &c; Also, a large collection of sea.
sonabe ready made clothing. Boots and Shoes.
silk, wool and waterproof Hats, cloth and glazed
Caps, Cutlery, and large assortment of Trunks, Va
friction Matches, Clocks and an endless variety Of
Perfumery and Fancy Goods of every description.
mn ALEX. MOTT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17

SUCCESS OF BRANDRETH PILLS.-A lady
to whom can REFER was given up TO die; her physi-
clans assured her friends that nothing could be done
for her, that she dying. What was the condition
OF this person? She had been under our best physi.
clans for some MONTHS her aficton cancer on the
right breast and consumption. A blister wished
10 be raised; one was applied to the neck; made no
tred and with no better success; there not suf
cent vitality in the system to raise blister. She was
suffering terrible agony, and she determined. as
her doctors gave her no hopes to try what BRAN
DRETH'S PILLS would do for her. She took eigh-
teen the hrs days she continued them in large Doses
and IN Two weeks she was so much better that che
could walk about DESTROYS of testing whether bis-
Yer could be rased she had put on her leg design
ing TO draw down the putrid humors; the blister raised
hnely and one of her doctors owned that was as as
tonshng to him to the blister, il was see her
a. all, living, and so much recovered. What those
FILLS could be made of, and purge as they had DONE
and not kill, but absolutely sustain the vital powers
was more than he could comprehend. Here in New
York. in the centre of our city, the greatest thing has
in ancient modern times, till Brandreths Pills were
known. Two months age and this person was dying
absolutely dying OF consumption and cancer, and
now her consumption is entirely cured, and her cancer
is in fair way TO be so. Is this medicine quack
medicine Can this be equalled by any other medi-
cine in the word in the good it effects? answer no
and ten times ten thousand be referred person.
ally to sustain my assertion
BRANDRETH's PILLS, by cleansing the blood from all
functions healthy; no matter whether externally or
internally situated
For sale by M. BRANCH, Richmond Va,
No. east Main ST., corner opposite Old Market
Country Merchants and Planters can be supplied at
New DIRK prices apl
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
The Duel at New Orleans Political Excitement,

New ORLEANS, July ID.
he parties engaged in the late duel, whereby Mr. ].
w Frost editor OF the Crescent, was killed. have been
indicted tor murder The duel arose out of political
quarrel.
There is mucis excitement here among the Wings
relative to their Congressional nominations.
The cotton market has been dull to-day. Mlddling
is quoted 74c. &c. Tobacco is in lair demand at &c.
7c. for common to fine.
Bacon continues to improve.
The late storm on the coast OF Texas has wrought
very great damage. A number Of buildings were de-
atroyed, and all the wharves at Port Lavacca swept
away The corn crop of Texas has very generally
failed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-17
LATEST NEWS
BY LAST EVENINGS MAILS.
From the Mexican Boundary Commissioners
Hghwav Robber Killed.
PROVIDENCE, July I5th.

PROVIDENCE, July 18th.
From letter in the Journal this morning, from The
Boundary Commission, we learn that Mr. Bartlett, the
chief of the Commission, had been severely injured bv
and ran away among some bushes.
The party were at Santa Rita del Cobre on the 10Th
of May. Their health gen orally was good. though
some OF the soldiers had been sick with scurvv.
Bile. "
On Sunday evening last, as MIR. Green was proceed
ing TO Woonsocket in wagon, man suddenly
stepped from behind bush and seized his horse. Mr..
Green sprang from his vehicle and struck the man VIC.
lent blow with his fist, killing him instantly The af
lar mas produced much excitement in Woonsocket,
and will uncergo legal investigation.