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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

The steamship Fl Dorado arrived at New
York On the 18th inst. with advices from
San Francisco to the 18th of April. She
left Chagres on the 7th and Havana (where
all was quiet, on the 18th inst.
The FL Dorado waited two days for the
mails and specie by the Panama on the I'd,
with two hundred passengers and about one
million in gold dust. They were left on the
Isthmus.
The steamboat Columbus brought down to
Panama 81 900, 900 in gold dust, and the
Tennessee 81 900, 900, making $4,000, 900,
besides the amount in the hands Of the pas
sengers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

jesty's side and pIsced himself 1T the
head Of the Royal Commissioner When
the music had ceased be proceeded 10
che platform, and read 70 The Queen
. report Of the proceedings II Tia com
mission. which with catalogue 81 the arti-
cles exhibited, be delivered int her hands.
The Queen resd emphatically short answer,
and was followed by the Archbishop Of Can
terbury 10 prayer. invoking Gods blessing
upon the enterprise. Another anthem fol-
lowed, the royal procession was formed, Mr..
Dodge, my secretary. waking with me among
the Foreign Commissioners a. announced in
the programme, and from end to end Of the
central avenue the Queen received the plau-
dts Of her own people and Of the representa-
tives of foreign nations This ended, the
Queen again assembled the platform, the Lord
Chamberlain pronounced the exhibition open
ed flourish Of trumpets followed; royal
salute was fred upon the Serpentinc, and the
barriers were thrown down; thus formally
introducing the public to the Worlds Fair.
There we're many circumstances preceding
this public opening which rendered the
Queens part in it embarrassing Not the
least Of these. especially at this time, was the
public discussion which had taken place
relative to her personal safety. While her
heightened color as she entered, followed by
q sudden palsness. showed that she was not
Indifferent TO this, she nevertheless bore her
self throughout the whole, and in all that
pertained TO the details Of the ceremony
showed herself every inch Queen.
trust have now arrived at point where
the expenses Of this commission will be ma
terially lessened. With the most rigid re-
gard to economy, stunning every expenditure
that could be avoided consistently with the
obligations due to the goods Of contributors,
| have nevertheless been obliged to make
large outlays Of money in this preparation.
To give proper attention to the goods; to see
that no detriment from rain or hot sun or
accident occurs to them; to have proper se-
curity from depredations, which, l regret to
say, are daily occurring in the building; to
keep machines from rust, dry goods from dust
and dirt, meats from faint, and articles Of
value from constant handling, will require
some twelve assistants. Beyond this, in any
considerable item Of expenditure. I hope not
to go. The goods are here. however, and
are committed to my care, and / must rot
suffer detriment to come to them.
! enclose you the first edition of the cata :
logue. You will find it full Of errors, which
will be corrected in the edition which will
appear next week.
+! beg you will accept the assurance of my
highest regard.
| have the honor to be. very respectfully.
yoar obedient servant,
EDW'D RIDDLE.
Hon. j. C. G. KENNEDY,
Sec. Elk. Com to Ind. Exhibition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27
THE UNION.

The first on the list of regular toasts,
drank a: the annual dinner of the Historical
Society Of Maryisnd in Baltimore, was the
following sentiment, which We quote for its
remarkable felicity Of thought and express
sion:
the Uaion-A great pyramid Of Free
dom: 1t catches the first rays Of the Attain
tic Sun, and reflects the last from the Pacific.
May the affections that cluster around its
base be as true, as lasting, and as bright as
the blessed light which falls upon it from
heaven"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

n1-The General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church. N. s., met in the city Of
Utica. New York, on Thursday the 18th
inst. About $50 Delegates were in atten-
dance. The Rev. Albert Barnes, d. d., L.
L. D.. of the first Presbyterian Church in
Philadelphia. was unanimously elected Mod
orator, and Rev. Professor s. M. Hopkins
of Auburn Seminary, N. Y, Clerk. On
Friday. Washington, d. c., was designated
as the next place Of meeting.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

Bsy~John p. Kennedy has in press, in
Philadelphia, new and revised edition of his
Swallow Barn. The first edition of the
Swallow Barn was published about twenty
years ago; the new one is to be beautifully
illustrated in the style of Irving's Sketch
Book.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

E2y~The "a members of the senior class
of the Virginia Military Institute, who were
recently dismissed fer attending trial con-
trary to orders, have been reinstated, but
with the military condition that they shall be
under arrest" until the 9Th of July, when
the session shall terminate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

H0-Mr. Webster, it is said will be invit-
ed by the citizens of Richmond. Virginia, to
visit that city very soon. 1t is said mem
bers Of the Convention now in session viii
unite in the invitation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

BI-Thc riches of California are not con-
fined to gold. The last accounts state that
an oyster bed has been found between Cape
St. Lucas and San Diego. A vessel recently
brought 60 San Francisco $4,000 oysters, put
up in jars, from this bed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

EGy-Wc are happy to say that there is
not solitary case of Small Pox in Martins
burg-nor has there beer one since our last
issue. We intend to keep our country
friends advised Of the facts in this matter.
and should case occur they shall know it,
SO soon as We can convey the information.
The current reports of the existence Of the
Small Pox in town are false utterly and to-
tally FALSE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

Keep il before the peopiev that under
the new post office law, after tho Both day
of mex. month "TnE MARTrssIRo @ AzErrE"
will pass through all the post offices in Bcrke-
ley County free of postage. The postage
10 all subscribers out Of this Cornty and
within fifty miles will be but .,penty cents a
year. Under this arrangement, we hope
and expect to receive large addition to our
subscription Est. Those who have withheld
their names and deprived themselves Of much
Information. and solid enjoyment, upon the
plea Of economy, are now without excuse.
Oar friends, and present subscribers will do
rs, and those who are not subscribers, a ia
vor By mentioning these facts. support
your County papers" is the injunction Of
the greatest Statesmen, the most able Di-
vines, the wiscst PbiIanthropists, and the
psrest Patriots of the age.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

rkT- Mr.. Poinsett, Of South Carolina, has
written an elegant letter in reply to the disu-
Mon speech Of Mr. Rhett He shows con-
clusively the folly of secession. and proves
that the accomplishment Of such q purpose
would infict deadly blow upon the interests
Of South Carolina, and especially che city Of
Charleston.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

nSH%The Louisville Courier states that a
man "a years Of age has just been sentenced
to the Indiana Penitentiary for ten years for
horse stealing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27
MEXICAN CLAIMS.

The Treasury Department at Washington
have paid over two millions Of dollars to the
claimants against the republic of Mexico,
and have nearly million and quarter still
to pay.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

ma Gen. Foote the Union candidate for
Governor Of Mississippi, is making a vigor-
Gus canvass of that State. Gen. Foote de-
serves all praise for the noble stand he has
taken in defence Of the Union.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

B@~ Richard Ii. Gooch. Esq, so long and
favorably known to the public as the editor
of the Southern Planter. died after severe
Illness of few days, at the residence of bis
mother, near Richmond, on Tuesday week.
Mr.. g. was man of fine education, of hand
some talents, and a very amiable disposition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

Dky~The Washington Republic states that
there is at the present time larger number
of convicts confined in the District Peniten-
tiary than ever before known-the greater
portion Of them being free colored persons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

na5~There are counterfeit two dollar notes
of the Corporation of Georgetown in circula~
tion. They are Of the old issue, letter b.
and dated October 9th, 1849.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

nH-Our town continues to improve; there
are now more new buildings gong up and
under contract, than at any time daring the
past fifty years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

B@-The annual Convention Of the Epis-
copal Church Of Virginia commenced its ses-
sion in Staunton, on Wednesday. A large
number of ministers and laymen are in at
tendance. Bishop Meade has recovered from
his late illness, and is enabled to be present
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27
nA-Ladies 4 La Turk are appearino

p@-Ladies 4 La Turk are appearing in
al quarters, at the North, but yet they are
very few in number in each place. One has
come out at New Bedford, another at New.
ark, N. j., and others are preparing to fol.
low suit. Western New York towns, bow
ever, still take the lead.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27
GENERAL MUSTER

The training Of the Officers of this. the
eth Regiment. win commence on tomorrow,
and the General Muster take place on Satur-
day next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

RJ-It is stated that President Fillmore,
Mr.. Webster. and other members of the
Cabinet will probably visit Capon Springs
some time during the summer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

E05~Vast numbers Of locusts have made
their appearance within the past few days,
and the country is now vocal with their
monotonous music
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

R0~We learn that the Pie Mic at Beding-
ton, on last Saturday, was a glorious affair,
plenty of music, and dancing and chatting
with the beaux. That is all we know about
IT,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

EW-Fron present indications, our farm
ers have good right to rejoice IN the hope Of
a bountiful harvest, Every prospect pleas
es"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

HsW~The steam propeller Franklin. run
ming from Newfoundland to Halifax, was
sunk last week, but no lives were lost.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

Bar Forty passengers, for the Worlds
Fair mostly, sailed from Philadelphia on Sat-
urday in the ship Chaos
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

This case Wa fesumed II New York On
Tuesday morning BY Mr.. Lord. whe READ
tho address from the General Coniersuce
Of 1870 10 The British Conference, and ,
number Of other documents showing tie
nature Of The difficulty between the two
branches Of the Church. He also read
the laws Of Maryland prohibisina The man.
omission Of slaves within that Ssste, and
referred 10 the written opinions of Judge
Key and the Hon. MR. hicrrick, o. III
case OF the Rev. Fruncis A. Harding
which were pscsealed 10 the bsltimeis
Conference which suspended that ininis-
ter.
The Rev. Dr.. Smith. Il The request q
Mr.. Lord. read the protsst oil The minority
Of the General Conferences against The &
ton Of shs majority in relation u Rishop
Andrew.
Mr.. Lord then read letier from n.
late Bishop Bascom. tho sulhor Or The pro.
test. explaining soms portions Of thai doc.
ument which had been misconsirued.
Mr.. Wood, for the defendants. asked
that they might here Be permitted 10 read
the reply TO The protest, aad the counsel
for the compliments making no objection,
Il was, with the assent Of The Court, read
BY the Rev. DR.. Peck.
There 10 such mass Of documentary
evidence to be resd in this case thu, 4
will probably occupy the greater par, Il
the week. No speschss hays yel been
made BY the counsel on either side, except
the opening address by Mr.. Lord, and q
there Is no jury. there will b. very little
room for eloqusncs. The Court room,
however. continues 10 Be crowded with
spectators.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27
POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES.

BY the returns received at the Census
Office, it appears the total population Of the
United States is 23,267 ,49s, Of which 90
C,'7.909 are free, and 3,179, $50 are slaves.
In the free States there are 1888 1928 free
persons, anu ITO slaves. In the slave States,
tn ere are 6.3JSo,7s3 slaves. In the District
and Territories, l6O,s25 free persons, and
1867 slaves.
Under the next apportionnent there WI
be 2Ss members Of the House Of Represen-
tatives, as follows Alabama I, Arkansas
z, California ], Connecticut 4, Delaware l,
Florida l, Georgia 8, Indiana IL, Iowa 2,
Illinois Q, Kentucky 10, Massachusetts, II,
Maryland 6, Mississippi 4, Michigan 8. Mis-
souri, 7. New Hampshire 3. New York 33,
New Jersey s. North Carolina 8, Ohio q,
Pennsylvania IS, Rhode Island 2, South Car
DINA 5, Tennessee 10, Texas 2, Vermont 8,
Virginia 13. Wisconsin 3.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

BEyrThe wings of the 4th Congressional
District of Virginia, have nominated Col p
A. Boiling for Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

es-A counterfeit Gold Dollar. well cal.
culsied to deceive. is described 10 We'd,
nesdsy's Philadelphia Ledger. !. isess
greasy 10 the touch. is rather thicker than
the genuine. is Of lighter color. and has .
dull. leaden ring. The wording, " United
States Of America. 'and the word ''dollar,"
are dull. and bave not the clear sharp an,
Pearance Of those Of the genuine.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

HkI" President FILLMORE and Secretary
GRAHAM reached Washington on Saturday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

THE PRHslDENr's SrsEcH AT BurrAro.
The Cuba Inrasion 49, President Fillmore
in his speech IN reply 10 the Mayors vel.
come. alluded eloquently to the time when
he wandered through the streets Of Buifa.
10 friendless boy. and compared il with
the generous end enthusiastic reception be
had met with on this accssion. Ia the
course Of bis remarks The Presiden. thus
referred 10 the Cuba invasion:
Your illus,rious Mayor has also alluded
with appreciation 10 the fact that the GOV.
eminent exerted it, power 10 preventing
aggression on the territory Of foreign %.
ton with which We are II peace. Ia dis.
charging thst duty, fellow. citizens, The
government was sctuated BY precisely .hs
same principles - il would BE- 10 enforcing
the laws Of our country. There l. no lib.
erty-!here 10 no security for any one IN.
less law. Whatever il is. is enforced.
There would be no justice on our part
towards foreign countries. unless we main.
tain those friendly relations, and extend
10 them the rights which are due from
s~o uschosy SSuhOy " ouOtbets Vo
might push hesdlong into conquest Of
Cuba. or into war sgsinst sny foreign
power, but don't you see the consequences
that would arise from such stale OF things.
We would. by so doing. destroy The very
principle on which our government l.
based. and our ruin - . nation would be
the result. Our only security, therefore
10 in our justice and in our moderation.
Hence our Government. hence our Con.
gress. made il Q criminal offence 10 invade
the territory Of any foreign country with
which we are at peace. (Applause) In
Che suppression Of The INVASION Of Cuba |
did but execute the law which I swore on
the Holy Evangelist | would execute. and
which again swear ! will continue 10 ex.
ecute, il God. in his providence. shall let
me live. Great aPplause.)
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27


HEJ. The patriotic measures Of the present
administration have received the approval Of
the people. Men of all parties have united
tn paying the merited compliment of honesty.
prudence, and patriotism, to the course
Of policy pursued by the present executive.
President FILLMORE assumed the reins Of
Government amid troublous times. The
political horizon was dark-the elements Of
discord and civil commotion bad been wrought
up to degree Of intense excitement that
seemed to threaten the peace of the confed-
cracy, if not its united existence Difficulty
and danger seemed to obstruct the whole
machinery Of Government. Doubt and anx-
iety prevailed the minds Of the people. The
scene has changed, difficulties and dangers
have passed away. The firm determination
Of the administration to do its duty, its whole
duty. 10 the whole country. and see that the
laws are faithfully executed, at home, at ev-
cry hazard. and our faith strictly kept with
other nations, has restored confidence, and
removed all doubt, from the minds of the
people. During the late trip of the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet, the masses, men every
wssrp, of every political creed have We'd with
each other in doing honor to the men and
measures sfthe administration.
The people are satisfied l: then. what
has been done, has been well done, and that
which now is. isright. why the necessity for
change? President FILLMORE has disarmed
the forces of the opposition, and secured the
unqualified appreciation of his own party
and has abundantly proved himself a worthy
successor of his most illustrious predecessors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

REVOLUTIONARY FEELING IN CUBA.--
Spanisk Opiaions. Savannah Re.
publican has some TRANSACTIONS Of extracts
from Spanish letters from Hsvans, re-
ceived BY the Isabel. They come BY pr.
vate hands. After vouching for the en-
tire truth Of lis assertions, one dated the
9Th inst. ssys:
Hourly. nay minutely. have We been
anxiously waiting 10 hear the joyful lid.
inss Of your being lsnded on the isle, or
Al least on your way. Do NOT believe for
momenlthe rumors thpt youwill receive
no aid here on the island. Many Spanish
officers and soldiers. independent Of the
Creoles. will join the Pdi,i0fs q soon %
they land; and could /, without eudsn.
gering the lives Of many Of my friends
here. would give the names Of some Of
the most Influential and wealthy planters
on the isle. Who have pledged their lives.
fortunes, and sacred honor ia the contest
such names ~ would make the throne
Of her Royal Mejesty frem6ls. The day
will come. and that too ere long, when
Cwba sviH Be free! But stiIl fear fos our
friends here, for God knows II the least
suspicion is thrown out they will suffer.
and that terribly.
Havana. May 8. 1851. 4
"Montes Dc Oca. The unfortunate ind.
vidual who was the victim oflhs bsrbsrous
government Of Spain, met his fate like .
hero.
Previous 10 his execution The Captain
General Conchs gave him nine days 10
denounce oil tho patriots on the Island.
and promised him his liberty and large
sum Of money-but he only replied that
he would sooner die thousand deaths
than denounce his friends"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

In the Convention on Wednesday last, the
vote was taken en- inserting the Compromise
Phn (ssoytsa on the 10th inst.,) into the
Constitution, and il was SO inserted, the
same Eastern members that had voted for 1t
in Committee. voting in its faver now.
The Convention then resolved itself into
Committee Of the Whole. Mr.. Hopkins in the
chair. and took up the report Of the commit
tee on the Legislative department Of the
government. After making some progress,
such as allowing Justices Of the peace 70 be
members Of the Legislature, fixing the eligi-
bic age Of Senators at 80 years, &C., the
committee rose and the Convention adjourn
ed
On Thursday the Convention resolved itself
into committee Of the whole, Mr.. Hopk ms in
the chair, and took up the report Of the Lecis-
lstivc committee. The day was principally
spent in Discussing the subject Of eligibility
to seats in the General Assembly. and re-
strictions as to age. holding Office, &c. A
long debate ensued on the clause excluding
ministers Of the gospel from the Assembly.
Mr. Wise proposed to exclude from eligibility
all persons holding Office under the general
government, the state government, the coun-
ties, cities and towns, and all corporations.
lie spoke frequently during the day. but no
vote was taken on his amendment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-27

and navy took their places in their respective
decorations. Earl Granville. Lord John
Russell. Lord Stanley, Earl of Rosse.
Field Marshal the Marquis Of Anglesea, and
other great officers of state appeared in full
court dress. The Foreign Ambassadors and
Minister'S each weaving the full military dress
Of his country was ranged at one side of the
platform, and the Royal Commissioners to
the Industrial Exhibition on the other
The Duke of Wellington first entered the
door at the north side of the transept, and
his appearance was greeted by the applause of
portions Of the eoncourse to whom he was
visible. The Foreign Commissioners. the
leading of whom bad been assigned to myself,
next appeared. The Archbishop of Canter-
bury with the Bishop of London, the gentle
man Usher Of State with the Treasurer of
the Royal Household. the Usher of the Pri-
Wy Council Chamber with the Lord in wait
ing, and the Groom of the Stole, the Master
Of the Buckhounls, the Earl Marshal the
Exor. Of the Yeonan Guard, the Sold Stick,
the Lord Chamberlain, and other like officers
with which custom has invested royalty, then
advanced two BY two in all the pomp Of state
ceremony to their proper places. The arri-
val OF the Queen and her cortege was herald
ed by the shouts If the populace without
Surrounded by her body guards. led by
Prince Albert, and followed by her Ladies in
waiting, her Majesty entered the exhibition
building and took her seat upon the Chair
of state Her appearance was tho signal of
applause, apparently as hearty as loyalty
could give, or royalty itself desire. While
the choir at the organ composeG of eight
hundred voices. and aided by an orchestra of
two hundred and City instruments, sang God
sdre the Queen, Prince Albert left her Ma