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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-23
A Rich Story.

Some weeks ago there was gathering
ofshe alumni of Rockland College, Louis
| lana, when the following hitherto uncred.
tied story was told. We are indebted for
it to correspondent oil the New Orleans
Delta;
A tall, awkwardlooking chap, Just from
the green Mountains Of Vermont, came on
board Of one of the splendid North River
boats at Albany. HIS curiosity was
amazingly excited at once, and he COM
menced ''peeking,'' as he called it, into
every nook and corner of the boat. The
captains Office, tho engine room, the wa.
ter closets, the barber's shop, all under.
went his inspection; and then he went on
deck ond stood in amusement at the lever
beam, and the chimney and the varons
''hxens,' till at last he calght glimpse Of
the bell. This was the GROWING wonder,
and ne viewed it from every position,
walked around it, got down on his knees
and looked up into it, and exclaimed:-
"Wall, rally, This beats The bell on our
meetin' house, darned sight"
BY this time the attention of the captain
and several of the passengers was attracted
to his genius. ~. sTt
''liow much would you charge to let a
feller ring this bell?" -..,..
''You may ring it for dollar, sir" said
the captain. -
"Wall, it's bargain, all fair and
agreed, and no backing out.'
sits bargain, sir" said the captain.
Our hero went deliberately and brought
seat and took hold Of the bell rope, and,
having arranged everything to his salisfac.
ton, commenced ringing slowly at first,
and gradually faster and faster, ill every.
body on board thought the boat was on fire,
and rushed on deck screaming with alarm.
There stood the captain, and there sat
the ''Vairmonter,' ringing away, first
slow, and then fas', and then two or three
taps at time. The passengers began 10
expostulaie; the captain said it was a bar
gain. But the passengers became urgent
that the eternal clangor should be stopped
A II the while there sat our hero, undis.
trbed, ringing away more ways than n
cockney chime-ringer ever dreamt Of.
AT last the captain began to think it
time TO stop the simpleton, but his answer
was, .'a fair bargain, and no backing eout,"
and he rang away for dear life.
"Well,' soys the captain, "what will
you take to stop?'
"Wall, captain, guess | sheant loose
nothing if l. take five dollars and free
passage to New York, but not darned
cent less"
"Well, walk down to the Office and get
your money and passage ticket" said The
captain. a --r Has, a-s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

This admirable picture Of Virginia life has
just re-appeared to delight those whose cul-
tivated taste rejoices 10 seeing the world
shown "as il il. where the picture is taken,
with the Lights and Shadows as Nature has
disposed them. Mr. KESSEDY's faithful PEN
ell has traced the lineaments Of Virgiiis so-
ciety with graphic force; With the hand Of
genius be blends gently and truthfully discor-
dant and even uncouth elements into graceful
forms. alternately frightened By frolic or sba-
ded BY sentiment. 4 pure vein Of humor
pervades tie book throughout and the reader.
whose asseeiasinns are with the Old Dominion
while heis bodily absent cannot but feel him
self transported 10 her hospitable soil where
be enjoys, as Il BY the ward Of Mesmer, for a
brief soiouru, The elegant aud warm hearted
courtesies Of the children Of her bosom.
The old admirers ofthc Swallow Barn will
End in this edition something new and highly
interesting. that is, its illustrations There
are at this day many American books illus
trated BY American Artists; but the Illus
trations, it must be admitted are very ccm-
monty more pretty than natural, or rather
national We often frd illustrations that
are well enough in themselves, but out Of
place--that is they might be French, OF
English, or Italian but not American and it
is eviden: that the Artist has merely modified
the designs ola foreign master. In this case
wc find in D. H. STRorHER an Artist "to the
manor born" who has taste for design. and
cultivation to execute--you may take his il
lustrations away from the text, cut them from
their connexions, and send them to Virginians
or others who have grown up in familiarity
with cur peculiar domestic institutions, lei
them be at the North Pole in search Of Sil
John Franklin. or in Cuba making sympathy
or in California digging gold and they will
give Involuntary tribute to Strotber's racy
handiwork. He has copied indeed, and il
the reader would find bis originals let him
scan narrowly the scenes around him,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

RsgThe wing ticket for State officers
every where meets hearty approval. 1t is
exceedingly gratifying to know that the nom
nations were made with great unanimity,
seldom had in SO large body as the late
Wing State Convention, and that the nomi-
nations give universal satisfaction to the peo-
pie. These things argue well for the success
of the candidates George W. Summers,
Samuel Watts and Sidney s. Batter, are
regarded not only by wings, but by demo-
Gratis, as hard to beat, and with the proper
effort on the part of the wings they will not
be defeated in the coming contest. Let the
wings be inspired with the belief that they
can do it, and the work will be done. The
vast Importance of securing the first election,
and putting the machinery of the new gov
ernment in successful operation, demands the
eff,rt, we doubt not it will be made, ard the
noble ticket at the head Of our columns tai
umphaAtly elected
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07
CIRCUIT COURT.

The Circuit Court for this County ad
journed on Saturday last, after session Of
one week, Judge Green B. Samuels, presi-
ding A large amount of business was dis
posed of Judge Samuels by his digni6ed
and courteous department on the bench, his
ability and promptness secured the universal
respect Of the Bar, and all who witnessed his
course. He is entitled to high place
among the Judges of the land. The Circuit
Court of Morgan County commenced its ses-
sion on yesterday. same Judge presiding.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

vote being taken, and nobody voting in the
negative. Jos. johnson, Of Harrison, was de-
clared TO be unimously nominated for The Of.
fee Of Governor Of Virginia.
FRrDAr.--The business Of nominating a
candidate for the Office Of Lieutenant Gov
ernor was resumed. A number Of delegates
from the Aibemarle Congressional District,
and other parts Of the State. declared their
belief, that their constituents would supnort
Mr.. Leake at the polls-that while the char.
ges against bin BY honorable men, vet there
was nothing in the matter to deprive Mr.. Il.
q Their confidence. At last all the speakers
got through, and the question was snb.
mlsted to the vote The ayes were loud
and numerous, and Mr.. Leake was declared
to be the nominee Of the Convention ~ !
large majority. A division was called far hv
Mr. - Of Norfolk County, but was
notFtaken.
Mr.. Leake subsequently, appeared before
the Convention. by invitation, and made
stump speech, by way of accepting the
nomination lie seemed to arop himself in
faror of the right of secession, but willing
to acquiesce in the Compromise.
The Convention next proceeded to nomi-
nate candidate for the Office of Attorney
General. Messrs. Scott, Randolph and
Young of Richmond, and Mr.. w. p. Boz
cock. of Appomattox,. were respectively nom-
mated by their friends, and their claims adj
vocated before the Convention. The names
Of the first three. however, were successfully
withdrawn, and Willis p. Bocock was nomi-
mated by reclamation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07
APPOINTMENTS.

Messrs Faulkner and Bedinger will adj
dress tho people at the following times and
places, viz:
At Hedgesville, on Saturday the Hth;
and at Berryvlle, on Monday the 13ta.
In addition to the above Mr.. Bedinger
will address the people Of Frederick,
at the Russell Precinct, on Saturday the
18th inst Mr.. Faulkner also hopes to be
there on that day, but is not certain that he
can accomplish it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07
SECOND DAY.
FRIDAY, !

FRIDAY, Sept. 26.
Mr.. Doddridge, of Kanawha, said that he
was not present when the nomination of Mr..
Summers was made yesterday; he wonld
therefore state now, that before they left home
Mr.. Summers bad authorized the Kanawha
delegation to say that he would accept the
nomination for the Gubcrnatorial Chair, il
made by the Convention with any thing APP
preaching unanimity.
At this stage of the proceedings, no bust
ness being ready for the Convention, our
friend, VIM. W. Gilmer, Of Albemarle, moved
that, as our Democratic friends cannot agree
upon candidate, committee be appointed
to inform them of the unanimous nomination
of Mr. Summers, aud very respectively to
request them to 90 for him ~! This sug.
gestion was received by the Convention with
shouts of applause
Mr.. Southall. Of Albemarle, being loudly
called for, addressed the Convention briefly,
urging the great Importance of the first elec-
ton under the new Constitution. He said
that we must not trust too much to Demo
cratic discussions We all know how readi
ly their quarrels are adjusted and he had no
doubt that, before their Convention adjourned,
the members would each and all pledge them
selves to sustain the nominee. He adyerted
in eloquent terms to the great questions af-
tccting the very existence of the Union, and
said that the Wings should 60 into the con-
test with the motto inscribed upon their ban
nor; THE union of the States and the rights
of the States"
Mr. Orr, of Loudoun, said that his County
would cordially sustain the nomination which
had been made, and promised majority Of
1900 for the Wing ticket
Mr. Finney of Accomac, from the commit
tee on State organization, presented the fol-
loving report:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07
BERKELEY COUNTY.
For the House of Delegates.
JAMES w. GRAY, Dem. Nominee.
JAMES NJ. NENIxIRKo Ind. w.
Col. JACOB slNCINDIvER, Ind. ID.
STRONG TESTIMONY.

The evidence Of men having no interest in
the success Of the cause in Which they are
called to testify. but give their testimony
with extreme reluctance. and to their own
hurt always is, ard must ever be regarded as
the best and strongest that can be adduced.
During the sittings Of the late Democratic
Convention at Staunton, much discussion was
had upon the question who should be their
candidate for Governor. During the PEN
dancy Of this question, the strongest possible
testimony Democratic testimony was Civ
en- in behalf OF George w. Summers, the
nominee Of the Wig Convention for Cover
nor. He was regarded as an able and a
re,y strong man. It was insinuated how
ever. by some less informed, and more SAN
guine than the rest, that the Democracy
could elect any man that might be nominated,
even over George " Summers. When Mr.
Kenna, delegate from kanawha. said ''the
Democracy were falling into capital error,
in undertaking George W. Summers, whose
county be represented, and whom he knew
to be great man. TO beat him" said Mr.
K, I'VE must run great man. George W.
Summers continued the speaker, resides
in district which contains 10000 persons,
and bis personal influence with such a popu-
lation should not be disrcgarded." Mr..
Kenna urged the nomination of Henry A.
Wise as alone able to cope with the great
man of the West. He wanted great man
he did not get Mr.. Wise, but Jos. John
son, and what is the inference? He said
Col johnson occupied an unfortunate posi-
ton in relation to the Central Railroad, which
was Of pervading interest to that section Of
country"
Mr.. Fuqua, of Buckingham, said that 'to
wiestle with the giant of the West, we 1.-THE
Democracy ] must bring out man who is bis
equal there, and everywhere" Mr.. f. was
a warm advocate for the nomination Of Mr.
Wise, and of course, in his estimation JOS
johnson was not the man to cope with Mr.
Summers.
Mr.. Berry, delegate from Alexandria,
said ''he came here with one idea and one ba-
sis, that of availability John b. Floyd
carried his whole section, but Joseph john
son did not carry his part of the State; he
is therefore not the strongest man"
DIR T. NJ. Smyth. of Wythe. said that the
Democracy SHOULD not let q. W. Summers
loose, to run riot with the new voters, without
an equal opponent to him" That the De-
moc-acy had, 'and should nominate, the man
who would with his eloquence sweep the
State, and make g. w Summers tremble
[...] in his presencc-that man was Henry A.
Wise"
This we regard as 'strong testimony" in
favor of the giant of the West" Let the
wings be encouraged to do their duty, this
done and VICTORY is theirs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Mr.. Swan, President of the Bati-
more & Ohio Rail Road, an answer to the
committees request-round trip tickets from
Monday to Saturday inclusive on the main
track, and for three days on the Washington
branch, the legislature having prohibited the
Company from greater cxtension-The trans
portation of stock and machinery, free of
charge to and from the Show is granted as
usual.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

nkE-The Richmond (Va) Enquirer ex.
presses its content with the New York Barn.
burner Syracuse platform. II connot quite
get over laying on the table the resolution d
Mr.. Fowler, pronouncing the Compromise
measures finally settled. but it does get over
it. nevertheless upon the ground that The
Wings are worse off than the Democrats.
Now this is not so /; and let not this delusip
be palmod off upon the Southern Dcmocraey
for, il there be any acoolly headed party nos
in this State, it is the Democratic party, il
which John Van Buren, and bis cohorts have
full sway. All the resolutions about The
Compromise Bills they have assented to were
passed in 1850, prior to the Fugitive Slave
Act; and in 1851. their leaders re- approving
these resolutions, put their approval express
ly upon the ground that it did not include
that Act SO important to the South.
The Wings in this State are now soundey,
safer. more conservative and national, than
the Democrats are on all questions, Fedora
as well as State They do not, as party
whatcyar may be the exceptions, Intend q
desire to re-agitate slavery matters and they
will not so do; and in committing themselves
at Albany to the hearty support Of the ADJ
ministration, they committed themselves to
the fnality Of their measures.
If the Richmond Enquirer thus turns re
creant to Southern passions and prejudice
and thus goes over to the Van Buren, Dcmoe
racy Of New York, we shall have to pronounce
it an abolition paper" and call upon the
People there to look after treason close BY
their own doors, -Neao York Express.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

The result of the Congressional election in the
State Of Maryland is now asccrtained. The next
delegation in Congress win stand four Wings and
The following are the names ofthe members elect
First distrct-Richard ]. Bowie, Wing; Second
district-wm. I Hamilton Dem; Third district
Edward Hammond, Dem; Fourth district
Thomas Y, Walsh, Wing; Fifth district-Alexan-
der Evans, Wing Sixth distric.-Jos S, Cottman,
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

esS-The Hungarian Colony in Iowa, is 10
Gated in an entirely new and unsettled coua'
try. about $50 niles from the Mississippi
and possesses few facilities for ccmmunlca'
tion. Some Of the cmigrants are dissatished
and wish to change the location to some P0'p'
nearer the Mississippi. where more eligible
location could be procured at small expense
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

sy~Thc Philadelphia papers all notice The
increase of wearers Of the Boomer dress 10
that city The Inquirer, says ;--"On sa'ur'
day night last, there could not have been less
than twenty or thirty Boomers in Chestnut
street, between eight and ten o'clock They
were all accompanied by gentlemen, and at
tracted much attention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

nsy-In arguing the right Of Secession, say
the Richmond Enquirer, two have AWAY,
expressed our disapprobation of che su'cld''
course pursued by South Carolina. Wee
l;eye that ro- action is taking place tha
rood sense will prevail.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07
AURORA BoREALIs.

The Aurora Boreals of Monday night of
last week was the most brilliant we ever be-
held, exceling in magnifcencc any display of
fire works ever witnessed by man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Maj. j. Harrison Kelly, of Charleston
has become the purchaser, at the late admln.
istrator sale, Of the Tirginia Herald, Fred
ericksburg. and has taken charge Of the o.
tablishment We wish him every success
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Des~The Grand Jury of the U s. District Court,
at Philadelphia, have found true bills against
Elijah Lewis, Casper Hanaway, Jos Scarlet and
James Jackson, white men, and 81 negroes, for
treason in participating inthe shristiana outrage
The bill against George Wise, negro, was ignored
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

ray@Gen. Henry Whiting, u s A., tell
dead at bis room at the Planters House -
st, Louis on the 22d ult The cause Of Dis
sudden death was supposed to be from az AZ
lection Of the heart.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

been received. The Cabinet all resigned in
body on the 81 instant Much dissatisfaction pre-
vailed throughout the country, which was in
deplorable condition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

rsBAMr Corcorar, the Banker, has pre-
scented fine organ to tue Lunatic Asylum at
stanton. Va, to be placed in the chapel, re-
Gently erected there.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

BsysThe mail stage between Washington,
Pa, and Pittsburg. was robbed on the night
of the 29th ult by two individuals, who had
not been arrested at latest adviees.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Rkg-Oficial returns show that the tS''l
amount Of geld dust and bullion czP0F'sl
from San Francisco from the LIST January "
August IA, 1851, was 500, 63s.2o4; inp'f'
ted during the same period, s.. s92, IA
excess Of exports, S53,746,0s0.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Mr.. Grover appealed from this dec;s,;..
ard it was reversed--ayes 54 noes SO
Mr.. Mauricc's resolution was then laid =,
the table--T2 to 81"
Then it seems that the resolution amo,.
those lately adopted, which purports q ~
prove the rhole Compromise measures AZ
which was adopted last year before ne ps ss
sage Of che Fagitire Stars bin. does n,
include the Law, and therefore has no res.,
ence to it. Is this the case?
Posf.--What else could | mean when
said that the resolutions are, in terms. sub.
stantially the same as those adopted las, Yea,
but not at an the same III their significance
| said, also shat Mr.. Murphy accused H.
resolutions of ambiguity--that they did ns
include the Fagiiire Stare idr.
Very well You have been very franz
and explicit 10 your testimony. and may now
retire, unless our neighhor the Union, wishe,
to cross examine you.
Here We have the whole NATTER WIS,
was done. and what the convention refusa
to do--all Of which meets the warm and an.
tire appreciation Of the Union, edited as Il !,
by Southern men. II is sounding p@ans i
concert with the Erening Post, the Albap,
atlas. and all the Free-soil organs in Il.
State Of New York There is not discard.
ant note in the whole band all are pitched
upon the key Of hostility to the Fugitive
Slave law. We give the editors ioy Ia,
they have finally turned their organ IN 4
the EDening Posts concert pitch; all in
hereafter, We presume, be concord aud bar.
mony between them.
The Union, if We rightly remember. wn
much concerned when q resolution offered D.
John NJ. Scott, Esq. Of the Lancaster Thir
Convention was laid on the table; but mol
word Of complaint or censure has escausi
it that somewhat similar resolution va,
laid upon the table BY the Syracuse Conyen.
ton, and others. declared by Mr.. Murphy 10
be ambiguous. and by tho Epening Posi-
to be very different in their significance
from what they purportcd to DO were adopt.
ed. This reminds us Of 4Esop's fable Of the
Farmer and the Lawyer.
John Van Buren, can now, doubtless, Ger.
tify for the orthodoxy Of the Democracy Of
New York, as Senator Chase certiies to Mat
of the Democracy Of Ohio. and avow the sane
determination to support the ticket formed
by the convention, for the same reasons, to
wit, though '.it is true the convention adopt
ed no distinct resolution concerning the fu.
gitive Slave act ! nevertheless. the position
Of the Democracy Of Ohio, New York; IN
relation to that odious enactment is suH.
ciently apparent by the censure passed upon
it by the convention in the unanimous non.
nation
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

pSrThe Presbytery Of Winchester tNew s'ly n.
will hold its next meeting in the Pres0y'si'.
Church at Leesburg, on Saturday the I'm wa :
ii o'clock, A. H. Boyd, Moderator.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

gsy~ioy, Floyd has appointed VIM, W CrumP,
Esq, of Richmond, Judge of the Circuit composed
Of Richmond and the County Of Icnrico, in place
Of Judge Caskie who recently resigned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Berthe United States propeller San Jacinto
made trial trip at New York on Wednesday, and
her performances are said to have given great salts
faction She is propelled by an oscillatiug engine
of 100 horses power.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Rsg~Gov Means. Of South Carolias 0i'
cards all hope Of cooperation, ana recon-
mends separate State action at all hazards
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

AeS~ There are now in the United States nearl,
1900 steam vessels of various descriptions; il
Great Britain and Ireland about 1900
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

beS@Thc Irish songstress Miss Catherine Hayes.
contcmplates giving complimentary concert for
the benefit Of Father Mathew during the coming
week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Kossuth and his companions have been re-
leased. and sailed from the Dardanellcs on
the 18th ult
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Esr~The Presbyterian Synod Of Virginia, will
meet at Alexandria, on Thursday the 10th Of Dc.
tolsr, at O'clock L NJ
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

n6y~Henry Berry and r. v. Shirley have w.
nominated by the Wings Of Jefferson lot '''
the House Of Delegates
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07

Rs4y-The Savannah Georgian proposes the
following Presidential ticket to the Democra-
racy; For President. George NJ. Troup, of
Georgia. Vice President, james X. Pauld-
ing, Of New York"