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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

A PROCLAMATION.


Whereas, there Is reason to believe thst
military expedition Is about to be fitted out
in the United States for the purpose Of inva.
ding the Mexican Republic, with which this
country is At peace And whereas, there is
ieason to apprehcnd that portion Of the
people Of this country, regardless oftheir slu-
ties as good citizens, are concerned in or may
be seduced to take part in the same And
whereas, such enterprises tend to degrade the
character Of the United States ia the opin-
ion OF the civilized world, and are expressly
prohibited by law
Now, therefore. have issued this nv
PROCLAMATION, warning all persons who shall
connect themselves with any such enterprise
in violation of the laws and national oblira-
tions Of the United States, that they win
thereby subject themselves to the heavy pen
alties denounced against such offences; that
if they should be captured within the juris-
dietion of the Mexican authorities they must
expect to be tried and punished according to
the laws of Mexico, aud will have no right to
claim the interposition Of this Government
in their Lehalf.
| therefore cxhort all well disposed citizens
who. have at heart the reputation Of their
country, and are animated with 6 just regard
for its laws, its peace, and its welfare, to dis
counteuance, and by all lawful means prevent
any such enterprise; and call upon every
officer Of this Government. civil or military,
to lie vigilant in arresting for trial and pun.
ishment every such offender.
Given under my hand the twenty second
day of October, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, and
the seventy sixth of the independence Of the
United States. MlLLAKD FILLMORE.
BY the President.
J. j. CnrrrESDES, Acting Secretary Of
State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
nmcErr,os OF rsossurH ~ ENGLAND.

On his arrival at Southampton, kossuth
will be met by all the municipal authorities
in their robes of Office. who will present him
with an address Of welcome, after which he
will be entertained at "A magnificent banquet
at the Town Hall, where all the distinguish
ed men Of the city would attend. Another
banquet is also to be given him at the Royal
Victoria Assembly Rooms. The Liverpool
Times says:
After all those festivities, Kossath would
proceed to London. where he was to he the
guest Of Lord Dudley Stuart, and where the
Corporation Of the British Metropolis would
present lin with an address, aud probably
invite hin 10 banquet.
Aiter this fi,rnialiiy kossuth and his suite
were 10 be conveyed in carriages to the coun-
try residence Of the Mayor, (Mr Richard
Aid,ews) rear Winchester. where a sump-
,nous collation. was IL be prepared kossuth
viii be tie guest Of the mayer Of Southamp-
ton during his stay Mt southampton. and
would be e'itertannd with the lrinccly hos,
pitaiity for which the mayor Of southampton
IL 81 fanecs.
Kossuth stay IN Enelan,l we''I prola-
! bis extend 10 +, rt,iigl.i ard he would then
re- embark on beard lie Mississippi for con-
veyaucc 10 New York leaving his family in
England
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
CALIFORNIA NEWS.

The steamship Illinois, from Chagres. ar
rived at New York on Saturday. She brought
nearly twn million dollars in gold, and near
four hundred passengers. amongst whom are
Senator SWIM aud lis Lady
The latest rciurps. ms far as received show
a majority Of H. for Rcdling the whig can
didate ipr Governor
1t is though that McCorkle and Marshall,
Democrats, are elected to Congress. The
Legislature is Democratic.
Another FIRE occurred an Niaysville, destroy
ing 100000 worth Of property.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

September 26, 1851.

SIR The Wing Convention now in scs-
sion at this place. has constituted US its or
gan to announce to you, that you have re-
ceiged its nomination for the ctficc Of Chief
Magistrate under the new Constitution Of our
State.
In discharging the grateful task, it gives
US pleasure to state that the nomination was
unanimously made From every portion Of
the State there was but one voice and that
in reclamation ofthe choice Of the Convention.
We trust to be able to announce. At an
early day, your acceptance Of the nomination.
When you shall have accepted (Which we
do not permit ourselves for a moment to
doubt) we shall have no fear but that the re :
sponsibilities its acceptance imposes will be
met in way worthy Of your own rcnown, and
Of the important interests conidcd to your
charge.
We are, very respectfully,
Your friends and fellow citizens.
V. w. SOUTHALL,
IT, p. IRVING,
DAVID PATTERSON,
JOSEPH SEGAR,
X. b. SEMPLE.
Hon. GEORGE w. SUMMERS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
Obituarp.

Died, On the esd Of August last. In Hamilton,
Butler County, Ohio, MIR JAMES STEHEEr, aged 81
years, formerly Of Darkesviflc
Thus; in the carly morning of life, after short
Illness. has Mr. s been called from time into eter.
nifty he died as he lived, an exemplary christian.
lie died in great peace; in the confident hope cfs
glorious immortality, Although far from his wild
owed mother and relations, and In land Of srran-
gers, he had the kind attention of an affec.ionats
wife, who soofhed his dying moments who mourns
his irreparable loss but monrns not as those with
out hope" Death had no teTrors--Lis dying mo-
ments were his Lappicst, his brightest--all was
well, and as he approached the dark valley 1.-THE
shadow Of DEATH his Saviour would DO there gent
ly to lead him through the dark and turbulent wa
tiers. Oh blessed assurance Oh blessed hope to
die in the Lord Thy home is beyond the skies
no more shall We hold converse with thee, no more
shall we meet thee until the morning Of the res
direction.
"The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away,
Blessed be the name Of the Lordv
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

But one is given for the same article q.
hibited in both Great Britain and France 50
that the actual number issued will be but 1858.
The five obtained by citizens Of the United
States are awarded as follows:
To G. II. Mccormick, Chicago, Illinois.
for his Virginia Reaper;
To David Dick. Meadville, Western Penn.
for bis Anti Friction Press;
To Charles Goodyear, New Haven, Conn.
for his India Rubber fabrics;
To " Bond 4 Son, Boston, Mass, for an
Electric Clock;
To Gael Borden, Texas, for bis Meat Bis
cult
OF the Jury Medals, which were awarded
tho several Juries, subject to She revision on.
~ Of the Section or Group Of Juries having
kindred Glasses or Departments, and which
arc intended to Indicate and reward decided
merit of whatever kind. we think about
Two Thousand are awarded. Of which proba.
bly, One Hundred fall to citizens Of the Uni.
ted States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

As tho new Constitution has been voted
upon. and as it is bcynnd doubt that tie peo-
pie have ratified it, Which will give the right
Of Suffrage to every free white ulale citizen,
in the Commonwealth, and consequently adj
ding large number Of voters to both poliii-
cal parties in the state, who have heretofore
been DISTINGUISHED. among whom are many
Of the Undersigned We. therefore, a por-
tion Of the young Wigs Of Berkeley, belicv-
ing that more thorough organization is nc
ccssary 10 the furtlerancc of gu. political
principles and the maintenance If our right
FIJI position IN the County and being deter.
mined to measure swords with our political
enemy in the coming. elections Oh the sec
ond Monday III December next, earnestly
urge that meeting oe the Young Wings Of
Berkeley County he held in Gcrardstowu, at
the Hotel Of Geo. NJ Bowers, Esq, on Sat-
urday tie sth day Of November rcxt, for the
purpose Of nominating Young Wing true
and trusty. as candidate for seat in the
next General Assembly Of Virginia, under
whom, as onr standard bearer, We viii mar
sal our forces for the contest
The above is signed by a large number of
whiEs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

The London Shipping Gazette. in its re-
view Of the grain trade for the week ending
on the afternoon Of September 18th, states
that the total produce Of food grown in Eng
land, Scotland and Ireland in 1851, will be
larger than that for several years past
Wheat is very fine. and Of heavy weight, from
G3 to Ga lbs per bushel The enquiry for
old wheat had ceased.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
THE GREAT ISSUE IN SOUTH caRoLrsa.

At last we have definite accounts from
South Carolina oe the result Of the great
struggle which has just been decided in that
State between tho Scccssionists (tl,at is, the
immediate, absolute, separate scrcssionists)
and the Anti- Secessionists, (thosc il princi
pie opposed to secession. combined with those
who advocate it. but only in co.orperation
with other Southern States. The issue, wc
are happy to say, has been the total defeat
an1 rout Of the Secessionists We sincerely
hoped for such a result. but we confess that
our antieipations fell short Of our wishes
He believed that there was existing among
the quiet mass Of the people Of the State
silent, latent loyalty to the Union. aud to tho
schemes ofthc noisy agitators, but We did
not look for so signal victory over the dis
organizers. The Anti- Secessionisis have
carried every Congressional district in tho
State with single exception, thus elceting
twelve out Of the fourteen Delegates for the
proposed Southern Congress; which by the
way. as none Of tie Southern Suites have
agreed to it, will be no Congress at oil. in
the seventh district alone have the secession
candidate been elected, namely Mcssrs, Rhcts
and Duncan. and as Mr.. Kheit is in Europe
his colleague will be solus.--N National Intel
igencer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

ample spirit Of fraternal kindness and good
faith, 10 which the Upion itself had its origin.
That Constitution viii cease to he Of any val
ne. when distempered fanatieism shall be
permitted 20 escape the obligations Of its d.
rect provision, BY invoking the behests Of a
higher law
The compromise measures Of the last Con-
gress we're not acceptable to me: but taking
them 10 combination, and regarding them to-
getber as final adjustment Of the questions
which they embrace, | should be opposed to
any attempt to disturb them, now or hercaf-
ter. The Union Of the States il quite too
essential to TIE public peace and the public
happiness. to have il endangered BY undoing
that settlement.
lave not been able to perceive anything,
in the measures alluded to. that can justify
the determined hostility, which has been man :
Tested by portion Of the Southern people,
/ or which can cxcusetheir threats and attempts
to dissolve this Union. More inexcusable
still. is the opposition or open resistance by a
portion of the people of the North, to the ex-
ecution Of the Fugitive Slave Law : law en-
acted in pursuance of plain. and positive
provision OF the Constitution. and of para
mount authority on the people Of all the
States.
While causes Of disturbance exist outside
Of the Commonwealth, it is matter Of heart
felt coDgratulation that the people Of Viz
GINA are about to be drawn closer together,
and to be made more united and compact, for
the reception of any untoward shock from
without Under the present Constitution we
have virtually four Commonwealth sunderci
from each other by geographical lines, aliena-
ted by the dversities Of interest. The new
Constitution, rejecting all sub divisions of
her territory. only knows Virginia as whole !;
as zone and indvisihle" The Blue Ridge"
and the "-Allcghany" are not named in the
instrument These frowning ridges no long
er cast their gloomy shadow upon the Organ
ic Law.
Let the strifes Of sections terminate with
the expiring Constitution, and forgetting all
past questions of discord, let us look forward
and onward to bright and prosperous fu.
ture presenting hcneefcrth, no rivalry or
quarrel, except fratcrnal contest, who shall
do most to promote and perpctuate the peace,
prosperity and honor Of Virginia,
Accept, gentlemen, my sincercst thanks for
the very kind terms in which you bave an
bounced the nomination of the Convention
and my best wishes for your individual health
and happiness.
With the highest respect.
Your obedient servant,
GEO VI. SUMMERS.
To Messrs
V. w. SOUTHALL,
H. p. IRVING.
DAVID PATTERSON,
JOSEPI SEC APP
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
R1cnMoxp. October 3. 1851.

GENTLEMEN IL have received you favor
of the 26th September. informing me that
the Wing Convention has done me the honor
to place my name on its ticket, as candidate
for the Office Of Attorney General Of Virginia.
For this manifestation Of Kindness, am
grateful to the Convention.
accept the nomination with proper sense
of the responsibility incur. and dctermi-
nation to dc all IN my power to discharge the
duty il imposes.
For the kind manner in which you have
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
Congress. House Del.

From the above il will be seen that G. ;.
Faulkner majority in Berkeley is 377--and
that Newkirk and Gray arc elected to the
House Of Delegates.
We learn that Page County gave Be'linger
majority Of $50; in Warren County Bed
myers majority is 10 in Clarke County
Bedinger's majority is 5; in Hampshire
County Bedinger's majority is about co; in
Jefferson Faulkncr's majority is about 1870 ;
in Morgan Fanlkner's majority is lS2
FREDERICK.
CONGRESS. II OF DELEGATES. CONSTR
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
ARREST ON THE CHARGE OF TREASON.

AUBURN. Oct. 15-Twenty of the promi-
nent citizens of Syracuse were arrested this
morning by the United States Marshal, on
the charge of treason, in aiding in the escape
Of the fugitive slave Jerry, aud taken before
Judge konkling, and held to bail 10 $4,000
each for an examination, which uase to take
place to morrow morning
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

Rsg%We are indebted to the hiudress Of
b l. Jacobs Esq Agent for ccpy Of the
25lh ANNUAL Report of the President and
Directors Of the Baltimore and Clio Rail
ftoad Company
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
Wing State Ticket.
VIRGINIA. ELECTION.

On Thursday last an election was held in
Virginia for members of Congress and Of the
Legislature. A separate poll was opened to
take the vote upon the Constitution as amen
ded, and kept open three days.
The vote of Berkeley is as follows.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

Exy-N Now that then Constitution is pro-
badly adopted, there viii he hosts If caudi-
dates for the County offices. The election
Cor these officers will not take place before
next summer, Let the voters beware Of ear
Is pledges,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

communicated this nomination to me. he pleas
ed to accept nv thanks.
/ have the honor TO be.
Your most ob'i scrvt.
S. BAXTER.
To Messrs
v. W. S0UTHALL,
II. p. IRVING,
DAVID PATTERSON.
JOSEPH SEGAR.
z. b. SEAlPLE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
Ilarriro.

On Tuesday, the 18th inst by Rev b. Thomas
Mr.. TRUMAN CHURCH to Miss MALISpA PAIarE,
both Of this place
On Thursday last, by the same, Mr.. JACOB
SnILLiAG to Miss SARAH A. McCLuSE all VI this
County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
An ESTRAY HEIFER.

FT,IIE undersigned took up on the 18th day Of
II October, 1851 an estray HEIFER -
Color white, with red spots on the A.
left side and neck, with horns and a--..
large wart on the right leg on the hook supposed
to be two years old next spring, and appraised o.
six dollars The owner is requested to prove pro-
perty, pay charges and take her away.
Oct. as, ls5l--3t CONRAD X. ROBINS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
To NIessrs.
To Wessrs.
V. w. S0UTHALL,
ii. p. IRVING,
DAVID PATTERSON,
JOSEPH SEGAR,
r. b. SEMPLE.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Sept. &c. 1851.


Sir.-As committee in behalf of the State
Wing Convention. now in session ut this place
the grateful duty has been assigned us to an
nouncc to you yonr homination for the office
of Lieutouent Governor, under the amended
Constitution of Virginia.
1t affords us, sir, much pleasure to say,
that the nomination we have the qualification
to communicate, was unanimously made, and
cordially approved by the delegations from
all parts of the State.
Trusting that the fattcring manner in
which you have ieen selected as one Of the
standard bearers Of Of our faith will induce
your acceptance Of the position assigned you,
and confidently expecting an early intimation
from you to that effect we feel every as
surance that in your hands our cause, and as
we sincerely believe, the cause Of our beloved
Commonwealth, will lave an efficient, able
and faithful advocate. We avail ourselves Of
the occasion to offer the salutations OF our
great respect and esteem.
Y. W. SOUTHALL.
H. p. TRYING.
DAVID PATTERSON,
JOSEPH SEGAR,
r. Il. SEMPLE.
SAMUEL Warts Esq, Portsmouth, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

Hssy Ferdinand Coke. Of Pennsylvania, has
been appointed Secretary Of the Legation Of
the United States. in Brazil, 10 place Of
Franklin II Click, resigned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

n<yaA Washington correspondent Of the
New York Journal Of Commerce writes
The Havana Consulate offered to Judge
sharkey. of Mississippi. has not yet been nc-
cepted by him, and it is the expectation here
that he will no accept it. Judge Sharkey
resigned his Judgeshp some weeks ago, but
not in anticipation ofthis or other government
employment.
We know. from authority, that there is no
reason TO expect the special mission that was
reported to be got up by European powers
10 this government, in regard to Cuban af-
fairs aud the supposition that such mission
would be instituted, is sufficiently absurd to
render it improbable Proper explanation
of the position Of this Government in regard
to the expedition fitted out from this country
to Cuba, have undoubtedly been made to the
foreign governments in question.
There is scarcely doubt, if We consider
all the aLvices that have been received on
this subject, that the government of Spain
will make demand, through her minister here,
for some rcparation or indemnity on account
Of the outrages upon the persons and proper
ty Of the Spanish subjects in New Orleans.
and particularly the insults offered to the
Spanish Consul. But again, it is supposed
and asserted that explanations on this sub
ject have already been made to the Spanish
government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
PORTSMOUTH, Oct, 9th, 1851.

PORTSMOUTH, yet. 9th, 1901,
Gcntlcmen.--I have the honor TO acknow-
ledge the receipt of your letter of the Goth
ult., notifying me of my nomination lay the
late Wing Convention held at Charlottesville,
for the Office Of Lieutenant Governor, under
the amended Constitution Of Virginia
Although tlistrust my ability to discharge
satisfactorily, the duty devolved upon me by
the nomination, yet | cannot hesitate in a
cause which, in your language, is that OF orr
beloved commonwealth, to assume the posi-
ton which the Convention has been pleased
to assign me and confess. at the same Time
that am encouraged to this determination
by the distinguished names with which mine
is to be associated. Gin the chances Of sue
cess or defeat
With deep sense Of the honor conferred
on me by the Convention, AID a grateful APP
probation of tho 1attering manner in which
you have been pleased to communicate it.
am, gentlemen,
Your friend and felow-citizen.
SAMUEL WATTS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

n@yThc New York Commercial has no
faith" in Phillips Fire Anuihilator, and ar
gres that it will be complete failure.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

Our readers win not fail to give the letter
of George W. Summers, in another column.
an attentive perusal Mr.. Summers accepts
the nomination Of the Wing Convention for
the Office of Governor. and promptly places
himself upon the "uSloS'' platform, adopted
BY the Convention that nominated Kim The
Wings of Virginia have placed themselves
upon high ground true national ground.
and we doubt not, en- the day # the election,
viii triumphantly yindieate their principles
by the election Of George " Summers for
Governor. Samuel Watts for Lieutenant Gov
crnor, and Sidney s. Baxter for Attorney
General
= "a. 60.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
PORTRAIT PAINTING,

IT b. B0RDLEY offers his services for a short
ID time. Room on Queen Street, over William
II. Hesletines Drug Store IOct. 2s, is5l-3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

The premiums awarded at this Exhib;,;..
says the Richmond Dispatch. are al Br0n,s,
Medals, Of admirable design and workman
ship. They are Of two kinds--she JIM,
Medal awarded by the several Juries to ~
articles Of decided merit exhibited in tbs;,
respective classes; and the Council Medals
awarded by the Council Of Presidents Of H.
several Juries. On the Recommendation 4
those Juries respectively TO their several see.
tions, by these to the Council Of Presidents
and there to be approved and ratified. One
hundred and sixty nine only Of these 'Ceun.
ell Medals have been awarded in all--dis.
trihuted among the several Nations repre-.
scented Ia the Exhibition AZ f,,lIows.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
NOTICE.

A n adjourned meeting Of the Stockholders Of
N the Martnsburg and Potomac Turnpike Com
pany, will be held at the Courthouse, on Satur-
day next, the LIST Of November, at o'clock, r. ~,
for the purpose Of clecting President and two
Directors. JN0. II. LIKENS, Cerk
October IS, fs5l--lw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
COTTON MANUFACTURES DECREASING.
The following is the number Of bales o.
cotton manufactured per annum in the South


The following is the number Of bales Of
cotton manufactured per annum in the South:
To September, 1910, 10000 bales
To September, 1850, 1871 bales,
To September, 1851, 60,o00 bales,
This is a dcplorablc result. But it has
decreased in the North too:
For the year ls4o-'50, 4s7 600 bales
For the year ls50-'Jl, 404, 900 bales.
The increase of cotton exported to foreign
counties over last year, is estimated at $685.
$50 bales. This is not the best evidence of
the prosperity of cotton manufacture in the
United States dlabamn Pepper.
And even a picture SO startling as this is
unavailing against the injurious tariff of 1916.
Facts and arguments are lost, however, sim
ply because nothing short Of absolute perdi
ton to American interests will content the
lovers Of the British monopoly system, nick
named Free Trade. When we have touched
the lowest deep of ruin. it will be the oppor-
tunity for Democratic remedies.
nv T. Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.


q. f O. W. DOLL
HAvE received their supply Of FALL AND
IL WINTER GOODS, to which the attention
of dealers is invited. October rs, 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28
CLOCKS.

IEROME'S Marine Lever and Pendulum
~ Brass Clocks, q large assortment. for sale
cheap BY RIDDLE 8 BkU.
October 26. 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-28

rsg-colonel Biglers majority for Govern
or Oh pennsy lsania is s,55l.