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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
THE BOSTON SLAVE CASE.

The issue Of this case Is Of the greatest inn
portance to the nation--for if the law be de-
feated, and the slave be released, our eonyic
ton is, that it will lead to severe retaliatory
measures, if not to dissolution Of the Union.
The South viii not quietly submit to be tins
robbed Of its property; and the FIRST proceed
ing viii no doubt be, to refuse to purchase
any article manufactured in Massachusetts,.
To this resolution the Southern States viii
come, if they find that the laws of the conn
try are to be nulli6ed in that State. II is a
resolution which can and viii be carried into
effect. if fugitive slaves be protected in Mas
sachusetts. The South can manufacture for
itself; and, until the necessary preparations
be made, people will consent to wear their
old clothes, as Franklin told the British par
lament the colonists would do. sooner than
submit to the injustice Of the English govern
ment. The manufacturers Of the North arc
now principally dependent on the South for
a market; and, if the South refuse to buy, it
would carry ruin and dissolution into the fac
tories and workshops Of the North. The
eyes Of the Southern people are fixed upon
the Boston slave case, and the hope is conf
IDENTIFY entertained that the supremacy of the
law will be maintained But should this hope
be not realized, they will take the remedy in
to their own hands and apply it with vigcr.
That case may be considered the pivot upon
which the fate Of the Union will turn. We
are satisfied that nineteen twentieths Of the
people of the South are true to the Union, so
long as it can be preserved upon the terms
and in the spirit Of the Constitution; but to
them it would be worthless if the Constitu-
ton and laws can be annulled at pleasure by
the fanatics of the North who war against
Southern institutions and rights. With the
ability they will be found to possess the dis
position to maintain their rights, even If it be
done by severing Union which they have
always held in the highest love and venera-
ton.
Let not the abolitiorists Of Boston commit
the sad error Of supposing, that they can rob
Southerners Of their property--defy the laws
and still supply the South with their manu-
features Let the fugitive slave now under
arrest be released by rescue or otherwise, and
we venture to predict, that the many millions
Of dollars now sent to Massachusetts, for the
purchase of her manufactures, will thence
forth cease to be RENTED. But we rely on
the intelligence. integrity and patriotism of
the people of Boston We believe that the
slave will be returned to his owner and that
the laws will be preserved from violation.
The decision in the case of Sims was post
poned until yesterday; and every indication
was in favor Of its being given by the COM
missioner in accordance with law and Justice
We shall probably be able to announce the
result in this mornings paper; and we trust
that it will be such as to quiet all apprehen-
sion.-Bah. Clipper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
AN AMERICAN BALL AT NAPLES.

The Philadelphia Enquirer contains an
extract of a letter dated Naples, February
%, which furnishes the following interesting
account of magnificent ball given on board
of the U. s. steam frigate Mississippi, in
in that harbor:
"Wc have had continued round of gave
ties during the Carnival season. The city
has been thronged with strangers. large
portion Of whom are Americans. The great
fefe of the winter season, however, was CIV
| en- on board Of the steam frigate Mississippi.
by the gallant captain and officers of that
vessel, on Wednesday last. Invitations were
extended to the nobility and diplomatic corps,
as well as to the English. French, and Rus
STA naval officers in port, and to all the Amer
lean travellers. Att P. NJ. the boats of
the squadron began to carry the company
off to the ship. The ball began at eight,
and was kept up until the morning hours
The company amounted to nearly four hun
bred persons. of the elite Of the resident and
stranger society of Naples.
This Ball, so successful in every respect,
has created marked sensation 10 Naples
1t reflects the highest honor upon the hospi-
tally Of the Captain and officers of the Mis-
sissippi and will leave behind most agree
able impression of American character. The
Mississippi was much admired for the beauty
of her proportions, and the mastery work.
manship Of her engines and machinery.
"The American flag has been flying all
day from the Kings vessels. and the Amer
lean, English, and Russian men-of-war, while
the cannon has been laundering on all sides,
in honor of the Birthday Of Washington. II
the fanatics at home could see with what
respect and admiration the American Union
is regarded abroad they would be able to ap
preciate the infamy which would descend
upon their names, from the success Of their
unhallowed schemes"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
CONDITION OF EURoPE.

The London Times, reviewing the present
state Of Europe, acknowledges its fears that
the existing calm in the political elements is
likely to be but temporary The revolution
AIRY principle has been checked. but neither
subducd nor conciliated; aud the two parties,
the one Of progress. and the one Of establish
ed institutions. seem to pause from contest
in which neither was exactly certain of lis
real position.
In allusion to the popular outbreaks in
lS4s, in France, Germany ard Italy, and to
the measures of repression resorted to. tho
Times says:
Every Government Of the Continent LAS
been from that time forth under arms Eve
ry Sovereign has prepared for personal do
fence; ard the Courts Of Europe are like
places fortified against an enemy in the field,
Military ornaments, hardly cqualled in the
greatest wars, cover the most civilized coun-
tries and exhaust the energies of the people.
| Authority has assumed the arms aud accepted
the alliance of despotism, since freedom de-
acendcd to violence and appealed to the rrs
sions Of a revolution. Between such ex7
tremes there is little to choose. for beth ara
equally remote from that standard Of liberty
aud order to which this county happily sd
heres. But the deepest disgrace rests 81 C',s
opinion, upon those who 6rst degraded the
liberal cause BY the abuse they made q il.
and then exposed it to conflict in which il
has been inevitably worstcd; while the dan.
ger now pressing most heavily upcn the fu-
ture is that, as nothing has been done since
the restoration of tranquility to regain TIE
confidence and gratitude Of the people. the
struggle will one day be renewed. and the
world is threatened by long alteration .!
popular license and military oppression . Is
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15

The Acting Secretary of the Treasury has
issued bis circular to the Collectors Of the
Revenue directing the mode of carrying into
effect the new law regulating duty value Of
imported goods. on which to estimate ad Va.
loren duties. The period Of expectation, il
the time when the foreign value is to be as
ccrtained. The new law abrogates SO much
of the act of 1872, as fixes that value at the
| time when the goods were purchased In
cases where goods ara the production ;ofinte-
| rior places, the period Of expectation IL that
when the goods leave the country Of produe.
| ton
Invoices on which goods are entered must
state the actual value. Or that valae will DO
ascertained by the appraisers The dutiahle
value will be fixed by adding to the value at
the place Of expectation, that Is to say
/. The expenses Of purchasing, preparing.
finishing and packing. with the value Of she
box, sack or other covering,
2. Commissions 1T the usual rates, not en-
cceding ~ per cent. and where distinct
brokerage is usual charge at the place Of
shipment, that is to be added.
g. Export duties. and all cost Of every kind
Of placing the goods on shipboard and send
ing them out. including FIRE insurance before
shipment.
Discounts are not to DO allowed. except an
established usage to make such is known to
the appraisers, and tho same is exhibited on
the face Of the invoice. Marine insurance is
not included.
In regard 10 freight on goods from tho
place of expectation to tho United States. tho
Circular states that were the Treasury now
called on to give construction 70 the Law.
without reference to previous acts Of Con-
gress, and the practice under them. that
charge might be included in the costs. but
the language Of the late act being similar 70
that Of former acts, on which construction
has been put, the Department does not feel
authorized now to change that construction.
and freight therefore is not to be added
Gin. Eng. a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
THE REFUGEE QUESTION IN swfTzER-
LAND.

We learn, by the late arrival from Europe,
that the Federal Council Of Switzerland has,
in consequence Of the repeated remonstrance
of the German Powers, just abolished the
absolute obligation imposed is July. 1s49.
on the various cantons to receive political
refugees 1t has, moreover, maintained the
DEGREES relative to the expulsion or trans
mission of refugees into the interior. These
resolutions are communicated to the cantons
by a proclamation, dated Berne, the 25th
ultimo This document explains that after
the events Of 1S4S and 40, Switzerland was
obliged, from its position, and from the du-
ties of humanity. to receive vast number
of refugees Of different nations, and to take
measures for distributing them among the
cantons; but the time has now arrived at
which the contons can be relieved from this
burden, and allowed their old privilege Of
dealing as they please with refugees 1t
says, moreover, that the French Government
has offered to convey to England or America
all refugees not French who may not be able
to return to their own countries Under
these circumstances, it observes that the
cantons may make use of the sight of expell-
ing refugees. without sabjecting themselves
to the charge of severity. In July, 1s49,
the number of refugees under the general
control of the Confederation was 1000
but by pardons, explosions, and voluntary
departures, it has been reduced to 500.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
DEATH OF COM. WARDswORTH.

We regret to announce the death of Com.
Alexander S. Watdsw orth, which took place
in Washington on Saturday the 9th inst
He was 10 the sixty first year of his age.
Commodore Wordsworth was native OF
the State of Maine, and served his country
for many years with great distinction. He
originally entered the Navy of the United
States on the 81 of April, 1904, and held
his commission as post-captain from the Sd
of March. 1925, up to the time of his death,
He was the seventh of the veterans heading
our navil list. ar m
AS a mark of respect to his memory and
services, the Navy Department directs that
the funeral honors be paid hereto by hostiug
the flag at half mast and firing thirteen min
ute guns, at each of the naval stations in the
United States, on the day succeeding the re.
ceipt of the order. mia Nj
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15

Major Bartlett, of she Boundary Commits
sion, arrived at New Orleans on the Goth
ultimo. from Texas. He left his corps at Ell
Paso. all we'll, and states that all difficulties
with the Mexican commissioners had been sat
isfactorily arranged.
Major B. reports horrible scenes at Saco
Bion one Of the frontier towns. A band Of
desperadoes had infested the town, commit
ting many murders. The members Of the
commission had raised force of Americans,
who found eight or ten of the murderers,
tried, and Immediately hung them all
Among the persons murdered by the ruffians
was Mr.. Clarke. son Of Hon. S. W. Clarke,
United States Sen ator from Rhode Island.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
BosroN, April LIP. NJ.

BosToN, April lip. M.
An application was made last night to
Judge Woodbury., by Charles Sumner and
other Freesoilers, for writ Of habeas cor
pus, with view to get the slave Sims out
of the custody of the U. s. Marshal that he
may be held to answer under the State law
for having assaulted with intent to kill, the
officer who arrested HIM Judge Woodbu-
ry granted the writ. Marshal Dcvens then
brought Sims into Court, and made return
that he held him on the warrant as a fugi.
tive as well as on the warrant for assault,
bnt stated that be had not brought him IN
to Court for trial on the latter charge, from
consideration Of pnblic duty. The defence
then asked for delay, and the Court granted
them until o'clock to- day.
Mr. Curtis, the U. s. Commissioner this
morning delipered his opinion, sustaining
the fugitire STARE lap, and remanding Sims
to his owmer. He is now in custody Of the
Marshal awaiting the decision of the Court
as above mentioned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
TIL Tribune, however, recommends th
o. $. FRlGATE ST. LAwREx cE.
The WORLDS Fair. oe &


The cargo Of the ffigates st, Lawrence,
intended for the great London Exhibition,
and which had reached Hyde Parke previous
to the sailing of steamship Baltic, consisted Of
1852 packages, of which number 500 were
consigned to Edwards, Sanford & Co., the
foreign branch of Adams & Co.'S Express
A letter dated London, March 81, says:
The U. S. Frigate St. Lawrence was tow
ed into the southampton docks on last Sat-
urday Her cargo was entirely discharged
on Tuesday last, and placed in warehouse,
where each package was weighed and the
seal of the Customs attached, after which
the whole were forwardedto London BY the
South Western railway. The goods were
taken from the stations in vans, over Wa
terloo bridge, through the strand to Hyde
Park.
One of the greatest curiosities amongst
the American contributions IS an air ex-
hausted coffin, which will, it is said, pre-
serve human body for many years This
coffin contains beautiful boquet Of natural
flowers, which appeared as fresh as if the
flowers had just been gathered
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
THE ELECTIONS.
Connecticut.

Returns from every town in the State
show that the Wings have carried both bran
chcs of the Legislature. They have unex-
pcctedly carried their Senator in the lXth
District, and also in the XIIIth, The SEN
ate will therefore stand ID Wings and s
Opposition. The House stands IA Wings
to ITO Opposition, which secures to the
Wings the U. S. Senator and the State Off
GERS, there being no choice by the People
Chapman. Whis. is certainly and Butler,
Wing, probably elected to Congress. Inger
soil, Union Opposition, and cleveland, Free
Soil, are also elected.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
IMPORTANT DECISION.


The right Of an occupant of house 10
compel persons to leare tie ground in front
Of ii. On Saturday David Vondersmith was
before the court on writ Of habeas corpus.
He was charged with an assault and battery
on Andrew Kec, the keeper Of hackney
carriage. The facts are that Kee was stand.
ing in front of tile United States Hotel when
he was ordered to leave by Mr.. Snider The
latter called the defendant to arrest hin,
which he did, and took him to the Mayors
Office. 1t was for this that the prosecution
was brought Kec alleged that be went 70
the hotel to look for gentleman who owed
him money and thar be was not inside Of tic
hotel Judge Parson said he would decide
the question presented. upon first principles.
so that the rights of parties should be clear
" understood, Every man owns the ground
in front Of bis house. He has given 10 tie
public right to pass and rcpass over it but
in all other respects it is as mach his prop.
crty as any other part of the premises. Ne
one has right to stand or carry on any
business in front of any mans house and If
be is thus annoyed and notifies the party to
leave, and be don't, be has perfect right
to use sufficient force to compel the offender
to go. If such was not the law, q person
might set up fishstand under anofhcrs
parlor window, or any other obnoxious busi-
ness. man keeps public house to en-.
tertainpstrangers and travellers, and no one
has right to come about bis premises to in
terfere with his customers or guests. 1t has
been held by the court that men and boys
have no right to collect at the corners Of
streets At the last term Of court, in case
where arrests were made by an officer Of per-
sons who had collected around house where
an unfortunate female who made noise re-.
sided, it was laid down that the police had q
right to dispense them. When kce was
told to leave the place by the proprietor, he
ought to have done so. His refusal to 70
gave the proprietor right 10 take him BY
the collar and put him of the pavement. Of
call public officer to do it, which was the
wiser course. Vondersmith having dous
nothing but bis duty, be was accordingly dis
charged from custody. Philadelphia Ledg.
err, March 81,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
AMERICANS IN GERMANY.

A letter from Berlin Of a recent date to
the Boston Traveller. mentions as an evil
dence of the popularity of Americans in Ger
many, that an American student, on leaving
the University of Gottengen, lately. was
honorcd with triumphal procession of the
students, in presence of great concourse Of
spectators. On reaching the principal hotel,
an immense stirrup-cup, was produced. and
all the students drank wine therefrom, in sol
emn order to the health of the American
student. The American flag was borne alofi
in the parade
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
WHITE POPULATION.

At this time it will be interesting to know
when the majority Of the white population
fell to the Western part of the State, and
how long it belonged to the East In 1890
the majority of white population in the East
was 1882. In 1900 1t was $4,000. In
1910 it was 126.114. In 1890 it was "a, :
964, and in 1880 it came down to 1912.
In 1S40 the prcponderence turned in ia.
yer of the West, and it exhibited the small
majority of 2.172. In 1850 it went up to
1882, being nearly equal to what the East
ern majority was in 1920. At the next
census, it will show still larger increase.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15

We regret to learn, that Brig. Gen. Hugh
Brady, of the U. S. Army was accidently
killed in Detroit, on the 10th inst, by fall
ing from his carriage. He was upwards Of
eighty years Of age, and universally beloved
lie originally entered the Army in March
1892, from the State of Pennsylvania. Sub
sequently to that period he was for a short
time out of service but re-entered it as a
Colonel of Infantry in July. 1912, and ba.
continued in the Army from that time till
the day Of bis death.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
l4X ll l3.l6
Average

Average i4X IL 1916 3 lilo =
The average difference per bale is equal to
about fourteen dollars, which, upon crop Of
2,4oo, 600 bales would give loss 70 the planting
interest Of fAirtyhree nions sir hundred ihoasond
dollars
The quantity Of cotton already arrived in mar
ket this year, is greater as we see by the same
Journal than last year, by 10000 bales, while the
domestic consumption Of the year is estimated at
80, 600 bales less although last year had fallen
considerably below the previous one. Adding
these two quantities together, we have 2ssooo
additional bales for which market must be sought
in Europe; and if to this we add the diminution
Of the previous year, shall have total of little
short of $4,000 bales additional; and hence the
fall in price.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
THE CONVENTION.

This body is still engaged in discussing the
Basis question. The following resolution
has been passed;
Resolred, That the debate on the ques.
ton now pending before the Convention, in
Committee Of the Whole. on the Basis Of
Repre- sentation, shall close on Friday the 18th
day of April, at o'clock.
When this "vexed question shall be set
tied" We understand the Convention will
have little difficulty in determining all other
matters, and will speedily conclude their Ia
bors, "a contamination devoutly to be wished
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
STATE DEBT.

An important document has been pub
lished by the State Convention, in relation to
the expenditures aud debt incurred on ac-
coun. of Internal Improvement down to
September 30, 1850, from which we COM
pile the following summary:
|. The existing debt incur
red by loans is S9,723,512 81
2. Amount appropriated
but not yet discharged, 4,382, $50 Al
3. Bonds Of companies au-
thorized to be guaranteed
by the State, 2,s44,374 OF
Aggregate liability, S16,950,706 9s
The appropriations Of the session of the
Legislature just ended may swell this amour,
to eighteen or nineteen millions.
This debt has arisen under the operation
Of the Mixed Basis system. and by far The
larger amount Of money has been expended
in the Piedmont District--East of the Blue
Ridge. 1t is, at the same time true, that
the appropriation bills have generally beer
carried by the Western vote in the main
aided by local interests in the East, and
that the East has contributed the principa
amount Of taxes to meet the expenditures.
1t seems to be conceded in the Conven-
ton, that even if the Fast shall retain the
power, there shall be restrictions in the
Constitution, if they can be devised to check
appropriations. The East refuses to yield
the power to the West. although the same
restrictions would be put upon it-and does
so upon the alleged ground, that the West
lift had the power, would seek to get rid o.
the restrictions by the call Of another Con.
vention or otherwise.
We have merely presented the state Of The
question, as it is now before the Convention
having, heretofore, given our views of thu
principle involved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15

DJ-A brilliant fete was recently given
by the officers and citizens in the COLONY Of
Piedras Negras, Gin Mexico celebrating the
Inauguration of President Arista, to which
invitations were courteously extended to the
inhabitants of the American side of the Rio
Grande The scene is described as BRILL
ant one The rich full uniforms of the Mex
lean and American officers mingling with the
rich costumes of the American ladies, and
the picturesque dresses Of the senoritas, re-
minded one of a fairy scene. Several In
dian chiefs, from the colony above. were in
attendance at this grand celebration.-Pi-
capunc
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15
PARTY DIVISIONS.

The Providence Journal, accounting for
the Wing defeat IN Rhode Island, SAYS s.
The Wings in this State are divided into
opposing factions the leaders Of which regard
each other with greater hostility than they 20
the Democrats.
These divisions have been increased for
several years, during which time We have had
four Senatorial elections, each dividing the
party more aud more While this state of
things continues, it is needless to look for
success.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-04-15

1t is stated in letter from Washington,
that the entire space to be allotted to the ex-
hibitors at the London Exhibition from this
country the whole number of whom is 4s7,
will be about $4,000 feet. The following
shows the representation of the several States:
"Of the exhibitors. 1S9 are from New
York, 70 from Massachusetts,, Ga Pennsyl-
vania, 80 Ohio, Is Maryland, IA Vermont,
"a Virginia, 0 Connecticut Now Hamp-
shire, South Carolina, 6 New Jersey, 6
Tennessee, S Rhode Island, 5 Kentucky, 5
Alabama, Louisiana. Indiana, 8 Missouri,
2 Mississippi, 2 California, 2 Michigan, 2
Maine, District of Columbia, Illinois, and
| North Carolina"