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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
BERKELEY SENTIMENT.

The patriotic sentiment of Berkeley Coun-
ty, as manifested in the celebration of the
Odd ultmo at Martinsburg, is, in our opinion,
identical with that deeply rooted in the po-
litical soil of every County of the State
Virginia always has been, is now, and always
will be, firm in its proud devotion to the
Union.
1--WE deem the Union of the United States, u
set forth in the Berkeley resolutions, 'as synon-
ymous with true liberty independence and fu
ture prosperity.
"We have pledged our lives, our fortunes,
and our sacred honor to maintain it iEviol-
able; and we will inculcate upon our children
as watchword of duty--that it must be
preserved" 1ar lA
The other resolutions are in the same com
mendable strain There are thirteen ofthenl
in all; we wish we had room to publish them
here. The last one confirms our assertion
40 the best Of our opinion, these senti-
ments of ours, this day expressed, are the
decided views of a majority Of the people o
Virginia"
There can be no doubt of it. No one car
point the finger at the Old Dominion and
say that, in the hour of trial, it was untrue
to the cause Of liberty and the Union
Winchester Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
MIR. cHoATE AND rnE UNION.

RurUs CHoATE delivered one Of his most
eloquent lectures on Wednesday evening in
Boston, before the Mercantile Library Assoc
citation The subject was the last Birthday
of Washington" The Grafton, for such it
was, was worthy of the great subject. We
copy an allusion to the so-much abused (yet
highly honored in that abuse) New York
celebration:
| Il could have wished that our own city,
too. might have called together such an as
semblage as that in the gardens of our great
commercial rival; that this city, Washington g
first trophy won from the armies of England
this city that gave him, as all Massachu-
sets gave him, in the time that tried the
souls Of men, her children and her freemen
and her blood in the jeopardy of every fought
en- field of that all glorious struggle--this
city whose intelligence and wealth and char
acter were the foremost in the formation of
that Union be sought and helped and loved
so well and chung to--this city which sus-
tanned his administration with such steadfast
and discriminating approval-the city of law
and order and regard for the constitution
this city, the stars and stripes of whose COM
mercial undertakings glide daily and nightly
under every constellation of the heavens-I
could have prayed that this city might lave
remembered the day in her own midst, and
spoken upon it by her own sons.
But proud am, and grateful for the hon
or paid at the celebration in New York to
the State of our nativity, in the person of our
representative on that evening / rejoice
that the ripe eloqucnce and mature genius Of
our Everett, who touches nothing that be
does not adorn-- that true Massachusetts
and Norfolk County man, whose head and
heart, though SO lately exposed to all the Sc
auctions of Europe, have never been anything
else than thoroughly American-glad | am,
and proud, and grateful, that he was there to
speak for us.
"But even now it is not too late to avail
ourselves of the anniversary of Washngton's
Birthday for the indulgence of few senti-
ments and a few thoughts. | feel, indeed,
unworthy altogether to do justice to the
thoughts and emotions with which am sure
our hearts are full / have mo verse, no
hymn, no solemn strain, with which, in the
language of Milton, to afford present to the
great subject of this consideration Ishould
be ashamed, too, if had mouth to prepare
them, to come here with phrases and conceits,
to mouth and play the rhetorician through
my hour"
And cloqucntly and grandly Mr.. CuoArE
occupied his hour, and to the delight of all
hearers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
R1onMoYp, March 10, 1851.

The bin postponing the Elections has pas
sed the General Assembly and is now the
law of the land, and | deem it of so much
Importance that the fact should be known,
that hasten to communicate it in an addi-
tional letter. The bill provides that if the
Convention shall finish its labors by the Goth
of June next, that the Constitution shall be
submitted to the people (and by the people |
mean those who are now qualified to vote, as
well as those whom the new Constitution may
qualify,) or the 4th Thursday in August
next for ratification OF rejection. But if tho
Convention does not finish it's labors by the
10Th of June, then, in that case, the Consti-
tuition shall be submitted at the General
Election, which is postponed until the 4th
Thursday in October. The bill which pas
sed is the bill which the Senate substituted
for the bill which went from the House.
The bill provides that the next sessn of
the General Assembly shall commence on the
second Monday in January, 1852, instead of
the time now fixed by law.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
VIRGINIA.

Sixty years ago Virginia was the first
State in the Union, having population of
747,610. New York now the first, had a
population of 3lo.l20 Virginia is now the
fourth State on the list. This ought not to
be, and we believe the present increasing and
enterprising population have determined that
it shall not long remain so. There is no good
reason why Virginia should not assume her
former position, her geographical position,
her immense mineral resources, her fertile
soil, her great navigablo rivers, her safe and
commodious harbors and above all her in
dustrious and enterprising people, are all
guarantees Of her future greatness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
RICHMOND. March u. 1851.

| The Senate has not yet passed the bill
postponing The elections for the present year ;
it is thought, however, that the bill will be so
amended that all the elections viii be post
poned, instead of only part as was the pro-
vision in the bill as it went from the House
| Both Houses have been hard at work, and
a goodly number Of bills have been passed.
A large number, however, are yet to be ac-
ted upon, SO many that think the General
Assembly will not adjourn before the 3lst Of
the present month.
| The character of the bills have been mostly
internal improvement bills, but several of a
private character have also been disposed of.
On Wednesday the bill releasing the annuity
of $4,000 to the Winchester and Potomac
Rail Road was defeated by large majority
The Hon. RICHARD C. L. MoNcuRE was
elected to-day Judge of the Court of APP
peals, to fill the vacancy oceasioned by the
death of the late FRANCIS I. BROOKE -
Messrs. Fry, of Wheeling Circuit; LEE, also
a Circuit Judge BENZ RUSH FLOYD and
Judge SCARBOROUGH were all put in nomina-
ton by their respective friends, but before
the vote was taken Mr. FLOYD was Withdrawn.
The election was made on the first ballot, Mr..
MoNcURE receiving 81 votes, Mr.. LEE 81,
Judge Fry q votes, Judge SoARBoRoUeH s
votes and scattering / vote. The appoint
of Mr.. MoScURR, it is said, will give general
satfaction. f
| Madam ANNA BISHOP gave one of her Ly-
ric Concerts last night at the Theatre; a
very large and fashionable audience was pre-
sent. The evening passed off very pleasant
ly, and | am sure that every one who was
fortunate enough to obtain seat, was de-
lighted with Madam BISHOP and Signor No.
WELLS performances. Madam B. has a
remarkably fine voice. and sings with great
case to herself, but do not think she equals
JENNY LIND, although many persons think
she is Miss LIMBS equal, in every respect
Madam b. give another Concert tonight,
with an entirely different programme. ! do
not think that | shall be able to hear her to-
night although l have no doubt that would
enjoy the singing more tonight than last
night, because the songs are in the English
language, while last night they were all, with
but one exception, italian.
The Convention is still engaged in discus
sing the Basis question. That body meets
at ! o'clock in the morning and at Z o'clock
in the evening. 1t is supposed that consid
cradle progress will be made in the discussion
by this course, although there are many
members who are not much in favor of even
ing sessions, and would be very glad to have
them discontinued
Business is becoming brisk, and the Mcr-
chants seem to be prepared to do large bu-
siness. X w.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

directed. The revenue thus appropriated
10 The sinking fund with lis accrung ia.
ierest, simple and compound, shall not be
subject TO appropriation by The legislature,
excep, in the time Of war instruction or
invasion.
4 The legislature shall not pledge the
ia''h Of The State. or bind il in any form
Tor The debts or obligations of any compa.
ny or corporation whatever.
8. The legislature shall no, con,rac,
loans, or cause 10 be issued certificates OF
debt or bonds ofthe State, ire tleemable 4,
the pleasure Of the State, for q period
greater than twenty -four years.
O. The debt Of The State hereafter con
tracied shall never exceed
millions Of dollars.
10. II shall be the duty Of the general
assembly TO provide by law for The regis.
tration Of the qualified voters Of the com
monwealth, in such manner as 10 afford
an effeciual check TO the practice Of fraud
n the exercise of the elective franchise.
H. The Legislature shall have no pow.
er to abolish slavery within the limits Of
this Commonwealth, or to call the right of
property in slaves in question.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
BERKELEY AND HAMPSHIRE TURN
PIKE COMPANY.

Below will be found the bill incorporating
the Berkeley and Hampshire Turnpike Com
pany:
To incorporate the Berkeley and Hump
shire Turnpike Company.
L. BE il enacted By the General Assem-
bly,, That for the purpose of constructing a
turnpike road from Martinsburg in the Coun-
ty Of Berkeley, by way of Boyd's gap and
Bloomcry gap in the County Of Hampshire
to some point on the Northwestern turnpike
road 10 the same County, at or near to
Frenchs tavern, it shall be lawful to open
books for receiving subscriptions to the
amount Of twenty thousand dollars, divided
into shares Of twenty-five dollars each.
2. The said books shall be opened at
Martiosburg under the superintendent of
Edmund Pcndleton, George Seibert, Daniel
Burkhart, George H. Mcclure and John b.
Hoge, or any three Of them; at Sloan's
cross roads in Hampshire County, under the
superintendent of Daniel Haines, Alfred
Urton, John Snap, Joseph Faks, Thomas
Slone and John c. Heiskell, or any three of
| them; and at such other place or places,
under such agents as any three of the COM
missioners above named shall appoint.
| g. When two hundred and forty shares of
! the capital stock shall have been subscribed
| the subscribers, their executors, administra-
tors and assigns, shall be and are hereby in
corporated into company by the name and
| style of 1.-The Berkeley and Hampshire turn
! pike company" subject to the provisions Of
Oh 81, Is
Code of Virginia ProUided, That said COM
pany shall not be required to have or cover
its road with stone or gravel, or to make any
summer or side road thereto: lind provided
also, That the said road shall be constructed
not less than sixteen feet wide, and shall not
exceed a grade of four and half degi ees.
4. The Board of public works are hereby
! directed to subscribe on behalf Of the COM
monwealth for three fifths of the capital
stock of said company, when the said Board
shall be satisfied that three fourtbs of two
| ffths of the whole capital stock have been
subscribed by individuals other than the COM
monwealth, solvent and able to pay: Propi
ded ho,Derer, That such subscription for the
commonwealth shall be paid pari passu with
the payments of other subscriptions. The
said board shall also borrow the amount ne
cessary to pay the State subscription con-
formally to the provisions of chapter sixty
seven of the Code of Virginia.
s. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage
That this road will be speedily made, we
have no doubt. Its advantages to large
portion of Hampshire, Morgan, and Berke-
ley Counties, are manifest at glance. 1t
will open communication with portions of
these Counties that have hitherto been, to
great degree excluded from an easy market
and give them an outlet for their produce
stock, &c. We trust the citizens of our town
and County will do liberal part towards
the construction of this important improve
ment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
ROSS FLOUR.

We copy the following from the National
Intelligcneer of Thursday last, it is just and
true. We doubt whether the millers Of
Berkeley can be beat.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, among
other benefits of which it is to be the boun-
tcous source, has brought to the city some of
the most beautiful and excellent -four ever
seen here or any where else. 1t is from the
mills of ALFRED Ross Esq. in Berkeley
County, Va, and will bear of the palm from
the far famed New York canal -four, hither
to, we believe, deemed the finest and best in
this market. This superlative flour may be
had at the agents Messrs. PARKEEs, Penn
sylyania Avenue.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTIONS.

Tn all, 121 towns have been heard from
They show loss of 6,6S3 for Samuel Dius,
more (Democrat,) for Governor, who is I'M
questionably defeated.
The House, so far as heard from, stands
IA Wing and Free Soil Democrats, and 6l
regular Democrats.
The same towns last year gave 40 Wing
and 90 Democratic members.
For CoNGEEss.-Jared Perkins, Wing
in the Third District, is undoubtedly elected
by handsome majority, and Amos Tuck,
Free Soil Wing in the first
Charles ii. Peaslee and Henry Hubbard,
Democrats. are reelected IN the remaining
districts.
SECOND DEspATcn.-1 o'clock. Mr.. Dns-
more loses mostly in Hilsboro' and Me-ri-
mack Counties. There is no doubt of his
defeat.
Three Wings are probably elected in the
Senate.
In two districts there is no choice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
MINERAL KEsOURCEs OR VIRGINfA

The Richmond Republican has published
series of articles upon the Mineral Rcsour-
ccs of Virginia, contributed to its columns by
Major JONI NJ. McCuE, a member of the
Legislature from Augusta. There is scarce
ly mineral that we cannot boast, and that,
too, of quality inferior to none. Gold. iron,
lead, copper; anthracite, bituminous and
camel coal; salt, alum, marble, limestone,
mari, granite, sandstone, slate, manganese,
naptha, saltpetre, epson salts besides 9TH
ers that we do not mention. We regret that
our space does not admit of publishing the
articles entire:
"Berkeley,--Iron ore exists in abundance,
and is carried to Cumberland to be smelted
Anthracite coal found to some extcnt-be-
lieved to be abundant Limestone abundant
and admits of polish equal to marble
Sandstone, suitable for building, easily work
cd, plenty. Hydraulic limestone of excel
lent quality, worked to considerable extent
Mari Of grey color found in large quantities
but has not been fully analized Numerou
sulphur and chalybeate springs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
FEMALE SEMINARY.

We learn with pleasure that the property
recently purchased from the Oycrseers of the
Poor, is being put in condition to accommo-
date large number of boaders and day
scholars Every thing connected with this
Seminary will tend to make it first elas'
Institution, and worthy the support of al
who would give their daughters an education
as we'll as the accomplishments.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
WHAT RAIL ROADS DO FOR LAND.

The Wheeling Times says that land along
the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
in Virginia has increased in the average 300
per cent, and the amount of land now being
prepared for cultivation is greater than ever
cultivated before. A farm in West Ianes-
vile which had been offered for $12, 900, has,
since the Rail Road was located along its
borders, been sold for $4,000 In Newark,
Ohio, tavern stand which had rented for
500, on the completion Of the Rail Road
rented for $1,000
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

Gs-ASorHgR SciEsr,FIc WospkR - PErsix me True
Dgsstire Fluid, Gastric Juee! great Dyspepsia Gu
rer,preparedrom Kennel the fourth Stomach oheor,
after directions Of Baron LEBio, the great Physiological
Chemist, BY J. s. HoccHros M. D. No II North Eighth
Street. Philadcphs, Pa This truly wonderful remedy
or indiscston Dyspepsia Janndce, Liver Complaint Con
stipaon, and Debility curing after Nature'sown method
by Natures agent, the Gastric Juice See advertise
ment in another column 4e5 saaff
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
THE VIRGINIA ELECTIONS POSTPONED.

The Legislature of Virginia on Thursday.
passed an act providing for the submission of
the new Constitution to the people on the 4th
Thursday in August, and for the postpone
ment of ali The elections, both for Congress
and the State Legislature, until the 18th
Thursday in October next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
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FALSE REPORTS,

We understand tibet reports are current in
the County that the Small Pox prevails in
Martinsburg to an alarming extent, rendering
visit to town, dangerous in the extreme
This is not true there is not a single case
Of Small PoT IN torn, nor as we believe
there is one in the County, The health o.
our town was never better than at present.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

ssg-Wm. L. Hodge. Esq, Assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury, has been appointed
by the President Acting Secretary of the
Treasury, in consequence of the sickness Of
the Hon. Thomas Corwin, who is stiFl conf
ned to his chamber.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
LAST NOTICE.

YIyHE subscriber having become the assignee
Of the debts due the late irnf of Riddle &
White, hereby notifies all persons interested that
said debts win remain in the hands Of Riddle Il
Bro until the FIRST day Of April for collection and
all remaining unpaid at that time, viii be put in
suit---without respect to persons.
March lS-tf d. s. WHITE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

Beg~In the House of Delegates, on Tues.
day, an engrossed bill to establish Banks, on
the free banking principle, at Wheeling, Kan
awha, and Fincastle, coming up on its pas
sage, was passed by vote of ayes 40, noes
As
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

RssynAt the Democratic Meeting held on
Monday of last week. JAS w GRAY, Esq,
was nominated for seat in the next House
of Delegates. Delegates were appointed to
a Congressional Convention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

Es@We learn from the Richmond Wing
that Edward William Johnston, Esq, of
Washington city, formerly OF Virginia, has
become one of the proprictors of that paper,
and will in few weeks take charge of its
editorial department.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
BIBLE SOCIETY NOTICE.

1es"Members and subscribers to the berkeley
County Bible Society, who have not paid their
contributions, are earnestly requested to call forth
with on Mr.. joins q. sSrpgn, Treasurer, and pay.
The funds are urgently and Immediately wanted
March Is, 1851. Il. p. HUNTER, Prsa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.


We are indebted to CHARLES J. FAULKNER
Esq, of the Virginia Convention, for an i'm
portant document prepared under resolu-
ton of that body, by the first Auditor of the
State, containing tables showing the number
of free white persons, over the age of twenty
years, in the several Counties, Cities, Towns
and grand divisions of the State of Virginia,
who cannot read and write: the number of
free white, free coored and slave titheables
in the years 1880, 40 and so: the free
white, free colored and slave population, dis
tiugushed in the same year and the amount
and per cent of increase or decrease of each
class ofpopulation: and the aggregate amount
of taxes assessed in the years 1910 and 80 !;
substituting however, in 1850, the estima-
ted tax on lots and lands in 1851, at the
present rate of taxation, under the late assess
ment, for the actual tax of 1850 under a
former Assessment; together with the "a
mount and per cent. of increase or decrease
of taxes between the periods aforesaid,
We insert few of the Valley Counties,
showing the number who cannot read or
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

B95@On Thursday last Daniel Burkhart
Esq, qualified as Sheriff Of this County, and
Jacob Van Doren, jr., Andrew NJ Vanarsdalc,
and William II. Hayden, as deputies for the
ensuing year. n3y4
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
Hlarg.rifO.

At Harper's -Ferry on the 9th inst, by the Rev
Mr. wIsos, Mr.. HARRISON w. MILLER to Miss
EMILY HORN, both Of this County.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. b. NJ. ScmNucxxH,
Mr.. THOMAS II. GREGORY to Miss SARAH
ANN HESS, both Of this County. L
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

ps7y~The Hon. George McDufhe one of
South Cardinals most gifted sons, died at
the residence of r. Singleton, Esq, at Sum
ter, in that State on the 18th inst, lie had
boon failing for q long time
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

Esg-It is stated that Mr.. RITcuIE, pro-
prietor of the Washington Union" has sold
that Journal to Major A. J. DONALDSON, of
Tennessee, and Gen ARMSTRONG.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

R@J~The Wing papers in Indiana, almost
without exception, have placed at the head of
their columns, the name of Gen. Scott as
candidate for the Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

g%The Postmaster General has estab.
lished the following new Post Offices in Viz.
GINA: Rich Creek. hogan Co.. Macksburg
Giles Co, Rose Grove, Appomattox Co.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

ts4y~"The Hardy Wing" is the title of a
new paper just issued in Moorefeld, Hardy
County, Va, by James II. Baker, publisher
and George r. Price Editor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
AMENpMENT.

Intended 10 be offered TO The Report Of he
Legislative Committee,
BY MR. CARTER, OF LouDouN.
The general assembly shall have no
power TO authorize subscription on State
account for any work Of internal improve.
ment. unless satisfactory. evidence be fur
nished the board ofpublic works, o. other
authorized agent Of the State, shelving
that at least three ffihs Of the capital
stock Of the company by which said i'm.
provement is 10 be made, has been taken
BY solyen, persons fully able 10 pay tho
same,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
LET 1T BE DONE.

1t is thought that the Secretary of the In
terror will put the proper construction upon
the Bounty Land Law, and permit land war
rants obtained under it to be assigned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

EsF@We learn that our townsman, PHIIIp
PENDLEroN, Esq, has been appointed by the
Administration, as Collector of the port of
Monterey, in California.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18

geg@Tho Cholera has appeared in a mild
form throughout various parts Of the West,
but mostly along the rivers,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-03-18
FOR RENT.

YyNHE store-House OF present occupied by Benz
S Lyeth. Possession given on the first day
Of April, 1881 Apply to DAE'L H: DOLE
March Is, lsSl-2w Asa