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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
APPROPRIATE PRAYER.

The South Carolina Convention which aa-
Journed few weeks ago, was opened each day
of its session with prayer, by clergymen who
volunteered their services. On the Sth Of
May, the Rev. DIR. Gilman oiliciated, and his
prayer embracing the following appropriate
petitions and celebrations
"And yet, oh God with fond and lingcr
ing hopes we presume to implore thy bless
ing on the great Confederacy Of which we
still form part. May the letter and the
spirit of that renowned Constitution which
we have received from our fathers, and which
was cemented and sealed by their blood aud
tolls, be faithfully reverenced and fulfilled by
every party concerned in it. May the kind
advances and concessions which are made by
one portion of our fellow citizens, be gener-
ously interpreted and accepted by others
Dispel, by thine Almighty and beniguant
providence the cloud which now seems to
pend over cur destiuies. May spirit of mu-
tual harmony and justice pervade every por-
ton of our common country. May we oil be
enabled to see as with one eye, to feel with
one heart, and to be impelled in one direction
towards the common good Whilst main
tanning and defending what each party may
believe to be the right, grant that all parties
maybe preserved from rash council, from pre-
cipitatc action, from magnifying imaginations,
from exaggerated fears, and from self-de-
structive purposes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
A CUBAN HERO.

Monies de Oca, the young Cuban. recent
ly executed at Havana for attempting tc
bride Pilot to assist Lopez in his invasion
Of that Island, died like a hero. A letter to
the Savannah Republican says;
Previous to his execution, the Captain
General Concha gave him nine days to de-
nounce all the patriots on the Island and
promised him his liberty and large sum Of
money-but he nobly replied that he would
sooner die thousand deaths than denounce
friend for, said he, Cuba will be free, and
after generations will shed a tear to the
memory Of one who fell in behalf Of his eoun-
try, and our friends in the United States
will now know that Cuba has thousands who
will perish BY the garote rather than live in
bondage"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

Under the new post-eiliee law, after the Goth
day Of this month, 'THs MAnrISsBuRG GAzsTTE'
win pass through ali the post-ofices in Berkeley
ccuntyfree efpoaage- The postage to all subscrib
ers out Of this County and within fifty miles will
be but twsnty eeRts year. Under this arrange
ment, VIC hope and expect to receive a large edli-
ton to our subscription list. Those who have
withheld their names and deprived themselves OF
much informations and solid enjoyment, upon the
plea Of economy, are now without excuse. Our
friends, and present subscribers will do us, and
those who are not subscribers, favor by men,
tioning these facts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTIONS.

The late Congressional election resulted as
eollows:
Second District Twenty five towns foot
up, Robert Rapteul, Jr. Tex Coalition u.
;. senator,] 7,iSS; Charles w Upham,
Whig.l 6,0S6; b. f. Browne, Ilunker
iioeol 6ss; scattering 10 Rantoul is
elected by large plurality
Fourth District, Benjamin Thompson,
Tex Wing NJ c., has in Al towns. 6'34s.
John q Pallrey lex Free Soil NJ. .l6,229,
IL, rockingham, Jra [IIuuker Loco, 746.
Thompson's plurality, 10.
Sepenh Disirict,-An but Windsor riyes
John u, Goodrich 1860. Ii. w. Bisbop.
{ HupRer Coaltionist,l 4,o96; Hayden,
| Free Soil Coalitiopist, mostly deserted by
bis friends as the plurality elected IL
Goodrich's plurality, 1853.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
scIENrIFIC EXPEDITION.

Amongst the passengers in the ship "Ro-
gain, 2 for Central America, we observe the
name Of VIM. Heine, an accomplished artist
Of this city, who is to accompany Mr.. Il, G..
Squier 0atc Charge d Affairs Of the United
States) in bis antiquarian expedition in that
country. We anticipate most fortunate re-
suits, both for art and science. from this
joint expedition Of Mr.. Squier aud Mr. sHeiue,
which will extend through all the States Of
Central America and the Southern depart
meuts Of Mexico. II is planned on a scale
only equallcd by that Of Humboldt, which
resulted in that splendia scientific monument,
'Iae des Cordaieres'--Nep York Her
aid @ 5i4a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
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The Finance Committee of the House of
Delegates lately examined the statistics of
the Auditor, and, after careful and labori.
Gus investigation, proved his figures and es-
Inmates to be correct---as will appear by
Document No. upon the debt, revenue,
and expenditures of the Government"
But the Finance Committee clearly show
ed that $s44, 600 of the apparent liability Of
the State would never be real, as private
subscribers had not complied with the con-
ditions upon which the State agreed to sab-
scribe.
But let us suppose, for round figures. that
the Indebtedness of Virginia is $6,500.000,
or that that is the amount for which she is
required to provide an annual interest, and
what trife docs it seem, when rated by the
magnitude Of her various and ample means
The State. well knowing this, did, on the
Goth of March last, pass a law to authorize
the Board of Public Works to borrow, on her
credit, four millions Of dollars to complete
her useful works Of internel Improvement,
and from which greatly augmented income
vii be the necessary consequence. S
TO effect this. the State is about to issue
coupon bonds, which win avoid the old tram
mels which fetter the transfer and negotiable
ity of public stocks. They will run for
thirty-fv years, and pass from vendor to
vendee as often as the seller and purchaser
shall desire, without the troublesome formal
ity Of assignment and transfer on the records
of the Government. The bonds viii carry
six per cent, interest per annum, payable
half yearly, in Washington, New York, or
wherever the agents and the purchasers of
the bonds shall prefer the money to be paid.
That the bonds may come within the means
of all who desire to purchase them, they win
be issued in denominations Of from five to
five hundred dollars.
To the. honor of Virginia it affords us
pleasure to refer to the fact that she has
never rcpudiated nor deferred the payment
Of her public debt; that she has ample means
to discharge every pecuniary obligation into
which she could be induced to enter and
that she has recorded her solemn word upon
imperishable statutes, that she will never
fail to pay the debts.--Ndt. Int
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
LInEHIAN Colonization.

The movement which has been made in tli
city and in the town Of Cambridge, on th,
Eastern Shore, by free colored persons in ia
vor of emigration to Liberia, is the beginning
we trust, of a general system of emigration
among that class of population in our State.
The fact that Maryland had colony Of her
own in Liberia, presents peculiar inducements
tothe free colored people of this State to 60
to Africa. where they viii find a community
with which they might almost feel themselye:
already acquainted
1t is not our purpose to enter into any
enumeration of the reasons and considerations
which should have influence with the free
colored population of this State to induce
them to cmigratc to Liberia. They have
been referred to very often in these columns,
and those to whom they are applicable. are or
ought to be familiar with them by this time.
The experience and observation of the free
colored people themselves must suggest and
impress upon their minds many things which
cannot but have force in turning thcil
thoughts towards Africa.
The meeting at Cambridge took the wise
and proper course Of deputipg Committee
of their own number to visit Liberia: to ex-
anime into its condition as State; to learn
by personal inspection what characteristics
were exhibited by the SOIL the climate, the
productions, natural and cultivated and, to
Judge for themselves, and in behalf of those
who deputed them. how far Liberia in general
and Cape Palmas especially. presented In
ducements to emigration from the United
States and to permanent settlement there
This was beginning in the right way, The
report of the Committee on their return will
be read with interest, and will have, We
doubt not, great influence upon the minds of
our free Colored people Bali. Amer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

THE AMERICAN ART-uNIoN.

We have boon favored By David ii. Con-
rad Esq, agent for the american Art
Union, with tie following magnificent en-
cravings, ANNE pAaE, Slender aud Shallow, .
DREAM OF ARCADIA by Cole, 'the IMAGE
BREAKER" by Leutze. 1.-The Card Players
Dover Plains" by Durand, and "Tbc New
Scholar" by Edmunds, also by the publishers
with the first number of the Bulletin" for
1851.
The american Art Union wos incorporated
by the Legislature Of the State of N. York,
1916, for the promotion Of fine arts in the
United States. The following are the Off
GERS for 1851 Abraham NJ Cozzen, Pres
ident; George W. Austen, Treasurer
Andrew Warner, Corresponding Secretary );
Nathaniel Jarvis, Jr., Recording Secreta-
~.
PROGRAMME FOR 1851
Every subscriber of five dollars is meio
Der for tue year, and is entitled to
l. Acopy ofeach number of the Bulletin,
which shall be issued in 1851, during and
after the month in which payment of his
subscription shall be made. This is month
ly publication, OF sixteen or more quarto pa
gcs, of three columns each, Illustrated with
ENGRAvINGs and ETcHIyGs from works of
the most DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS
III. A print of Sir. Jones line Engraving
on Steel, measuring nineteen inches by TWEEN
ty-one inches after Mr.. Woodville's celebra-
ted painting of Mexican News, representing
group at the door of an inn, listening to
the reading of an account of the first battles
of the late Mexican War.
III. A set of Five Prints from flushed
line Engrarings Steel, of tho average size
of eight inches by ten inches, and executed
by distinguished American Engrayers, after
the following paintings viz Marion cross
ing the Pedee, by Ranney; Mount Washing
ton, from the Valley of Conway, by Ken
sett; American Harvesting Scenery, by
Cropaey; Old '76 and Young '4S, by Wood
vile; Bargaining for Horse, by Mount
Thus forming Gallery of American Art, of
convenient size for binding, or for preserva-
ton in port folio, instead of framing, if de-
sired.
~. A share in the distribution of several
hundred paintings. sculptures, and drawings
in water colors. Among them are the works
Of the following eminent Artists, viz: Du-
rand. Edmonds, Huntingdon, Elliott, Mount,
Church, Bingham, Cropsey, Gray, Casilear
Hicks, Gignoux, Pecle, Doughty, Hinckley
Baker, Elagg, Clifford, Audubon, Clonney
Boutelle. Whitridge. McConkoy and others
The subscriber has thus an unequalled op.
portunity to achieve the triple purpose o
obtaining valuable return for small in.
vestment-of securing the possession Of ;
superior word, gratifying bis taste for Art
and of aifording encouragement to promising
Artists of his own country.
Subscriptions received by David H. Con
rad, Honorary Secretary, for Berkeley Coun
'ty.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

sa5-The Grand Jury of the u. s. Circuit
Court in New York have returned bills Of
Indictment against John j.. O'Sullivan. Cant.
Lewis aud Major slessinger, as being en-
gagged in fitting out an expedition against
Cuba, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

Bs4-Whcn the Virginia Convention assem-
bled, it was thought to be composed thus
~ Eastern members for the Mixed Basis !;
90 Western, and Eastern members for the
White Basis, total 63--maj for The Mix
ed Basis, 8. But precisely of the members
elected to sustain the Mixed Basis, have, at
different times, failed to sustain It. They
are the who voted for the Compromise. and
Messrs. Bolts and Saunders.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
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WHOOPING COUGH.

A gentleman Of this city who has tested i
says the following is a certain remedy foi
whooping cough, always breaking it after tbt
use Of the medicine for three DAYS, viz 4
ounces fax seed, 3 ounces honey, ounce d
liquorice, ounces lemons, boiled together IN
half a gallon of water. To be well strained
bottled tightly, and kept in cool place
Dose, table spoonful six times day, to be
given always after the coughing ceases -
Col. Telegraph.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

REzsALate adyices from San Francisco In
form us that our Indian Commissioners, sus-
tanned by the United States and State troops
have succeeded, in a. great measure, in bring
ing the Indian difficulties to an amicable ter
mination.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

Hsl~To.morroN is the day designated for
taking the vote on the adoption Of the new
Constitution of Maryland. Most Of the pa
pers of Maryland speak disparaginely of the
Constitution, and urge its rejection.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
OUR LAND.
IT'S Length and Breadth.


The following Grand Totals" showing
the estimated surface Of the territories Of the
United States, North and West, must satisfy
any one that Uncle Sam is large landhol-
der !: W A
Total surface of Old territory East Of
the Rocky Mountains in square
miles, 904, 435
Total In acres, 636, AIS, 400
Total Of New Territories West Of
the Rocky Mountains, in square
miles, s67.7
Total 10 acres, 555 ,226, $40
Texas in square miles, 325, $40
Texas in acres, 20S, 1892, 500
Grand total of Territories ard
Texas, in square miles, 2,1s7,4 400
Grand total 10 acres, 1899, 997 440
Total north Of SO so, in square
miles, 1,642,7S4
In acres, 1861, 3s1,710
Total South of SO 80 in square NJ
miles, 545,712
In acres, 34S, 5l5,6S
Length Of q. s. Sea Coast. Miles
Atlantic Coast, 1000
Gulf do. ssf 1905
Pacific do. 1920
Total, 5,120
Total length of "shorc line, 33,063
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
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HORACE GREEDY WITH THE NOBILITY

Horace Greedy, of the New York tribune,
is one of the Judges of the Royal Commits
sion for the Exhibition of the Worlds Fair
The Commission met at Hyde Park on the
9Th of May. Among those present, says the
London Times, were the Earl of Jarsey. Ba-
ron Dupin Sir David Brewster, Lord Wharn-
cliffe, Hon, Horace Greedy, Lord De Mauley,
Duke of Argyle. Viscount Canning, Count
Won Harrack, Sir James Anderson, Col
Arson, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03


belonging to the estate Of the said u cols.on VIZ
The Canal Boat lSdBLL, of eighty tons bnrthca
well built, of the hest materials, and now in ex-
cellent order; new Ferry Boat 80 feet long wei
made, of the best materials head Of Horses,
most Of them young and good saddle horses; :
setts Of Boat Harness, strong and new iot oil
thrifty Stock Hogs; about 1000 Hour Barrels,
bright and well made, Of good materials also,
abont 10000 double Cooper stuff OF the bcst
quality and weil seasoned 900 good Hoop Poles
n lot Of Coopers Tools lot Of Carpenters Tools,
new; 9 Grindstones; Smut Machine tilassetts
make); Q Platform Scales (aIarden's Pattern
Stoves--2 Of them ten plate, | air tight and !
Cooking Stove-with sutfi cheney Of Pipe for each
Wheat Fam n one horse Wagon and Harness; =
Beds and Bedding, suitable for Min and Boat
a lot of y inch Oak Plank, suitable for Barre
Heading about 95 Pine Sac Logs Of good qaaily
Also, "a stock of Groceries, viz:
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses and Sugar House Syrup,
Tea, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Oh, and Spices o.
all kinds, Rice Salt Bacon, sc Also 10 Kegs Of
Nails of different sizes, and great number Of 9th
or things not necessary TO mention here
Ter,ss--A reasonable credit (Which win be made
known on the day of sale, if not before) will be
given on All Sums Of SIS and upwards under that
sum the cash will be required. On all sums cnti,
tied TO credit, note with approved security VII
be required tM
June 3, iS5l--3t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

RESOLUTIONS have been offered 10 the
Convention, one looking to a recess and re-
assembly at an early day at some Of the Vir-
gnia Springs. and the other to a recess until
October next. The subject Of an adjourn
ment from Richmond, during the hot weather,
is much talked Of; but It is not known yet
that such proposition can be carried.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

H&5@One hundred and seventy members of
the late Senate and House Of Representatives
of Massachusetts. have published an address
to the people, exposing and denouncing the
bargain Of the Democrats and Free Sellers
for the election of Governor, U. S. Senator
&c The Address is quite lengthy, and is
exceedingly severe upon the Coalitionists,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

BkHTbo General muster Of the 9th
Regiment of Virginia Militia took place on
Saturday last. The attendance was smaller
than we have ever seen on similar oeca-
sion, The day passed off quietly In the e.
vening the "Ceeilan Band gave our citizens
a general benefit.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE.

This Magazine Cor June has been rcceiv-
cd. Its contents are varied, and fully equal
to those of any other Magazine. We regard
it, indeed, as little ahead of any other
Magazine published in America Stringel
T. Townsend, New York City, publishers
terms So per annum.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

EsggrThe Board Of Commissioners to ad-
just California Land Titles, has been compile
ted by the appointment of John O. Spencer,
Of New York, and John +. Thornton Of Al
ALBANIA Commissioners in place of the mem
bers who declined The Board now consists
Of Mossrs. Spencer, Thornton, aud IIarland,
Of Kentucky 1t is und rstood that DR..
Charles W Davis, a gallant officer who ser
we'd under Gen. Wool, as Staff Quartermas-
ter, has been offered the sccrctaryshp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

Msssrs. Editors You are authorized TO
announce Col. JACOB sINCENDlYER
and FRANCIS PETERS, Esq, as indie
pendent candidates to represent this County
10 tie next House Of Delegates. They will
be supported by MANY VOTERS
May 27. 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
n.zyr.qba yn;on s,.,. convan,;or e M.

BSJ~ The Union Stats Convention of Mis-
sissippi, assembled at Jackson, have nomina-
ted Gen H. S. Foot for Governor, The
Union Convention, for tho district in which
Jackson is situated, hare nominated General
john D Freeman for Congress sw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
CUMBERLAND COAL.

During the past week, 1856 tone Of coal
left Cumberland by the canal and 2,a94tons
by the railroad M
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03

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narWill South Carolina be justifablc IN
taking such step, Gas Secession y Can The
men who urge her to this step, and who take
the lead in pressing it forward, justify them
selves in the sight Of God ard man, for any
and all the consequences that may follow III
Is the position of that State such, are The
wrongs which she has suffered or is suffer
ing such, is the prospect Of injury to her in,
terests such, is the relation in which she stands
10 the Union and to her sister States Of the
South such, as to bear her out, in view Of all
the circumstances, in step like this? We
answer. no. There is not shadow Of q
doubt but that South Carolina is wrong, en-.
tirely wrong. in this, movement. She will
neither command the respect nor the appro
baton Of the world, nor excite the sympathies
Of a single State of the Confederacy by any
such procedure. -Ncrberaian. en- CO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
TRUSTEES SALE


OF Faluable 1dun Lots in Darkesriik
10y virtue Of Deed Of Trust, bearing date
Id April Goth, Is4s executed to me by William
L. Boak, for the benefit of certain parties therein
named shall proceed TO sell before the Court
House door, in Martinsburg, on MOND.AY t'
Ian Of Jniy, 1851, being Court day. two lots in
the town Of Darkesville, Berkeley County, known
upon the general plat Of said townas
Lots NO. . and No. IS,
lying upon Winchester Street in said town, con.
tanning good Dwelling House. with Stable -
and other out buildings, now in the occu- &iii
pancy Of the Rev. r. G. Tebbs-thc whole f w
property being very desirable one
7srms--A cash payment viii be required suiii.
cient to make up the sum of 1915 90 d credit Of
twelve months upon the remainder, with interest
from date, will be given-the title being Withheld
until the payment OF the whole purchase money.
JOHN BLAIR H0GE,
June 3, ls5l--tds Trussss
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-06-03
yIaersIA AND nrx RESOURCES.


For the Information Of our readers, we
publish tile Interesting letter furnished by
the superintendent Of the Census Bureau q
the United States n These candid statistics.
founded on official returns which the act Of
Congress requires, viii convince all who read
them that the power and resources Of this
noble Commonwealth are very great.
Census OFFICE,
Washington, May 8, 1851.
Sir: In reply to your letter may state
that, although not prepared to furnish an
exact detailed statement Of the value Of the
real estate and personal property in the
State of Virginia, the returns have been ex-
amined sufficiently to warrant me i, ing
that the value Of the real estate may be- put
at S278.o00 600
Value Of slaves I47 ,000,0 900
Other personal estate 105 100000
$3.50, 100000
That there is this amount of wealth in the
State of Virginia I have no doubt; and the
official result, when fully obtained. if it va
ries from the above, will exceed it rather
than fall short. Estimates have lately been
made placing the amount at 100000, 900,
which ! think TOO great, arising from a too
frequent reeapitulation Of the same capital in
different hands kind Of estimate frequent-
ly made, though producing erroneous conelu-
sions, to explain the fallacy Of which would
require more time than / can now spare, and
which to you would be unnecessary and super
huous
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
Jos &C. KENNEDY, Sup't Census
Hon. HIM. Selden.
Whilst on this su Sject it may be well to
report the substance of some other statistics
lately furnished by the functionaries of Vir-
ginia showing the debt liabilities, and re-
sources Of that Commonwealth.
The official statement lately made to Vir-
ginia by her able Second Auditor, Mr.
Brown, shows that
On the Both of September last the public debt of
the State, held by individuals and private COM
panies was s9,o35,is0 40
Ofthis debt there is held
in Great Britain 1850 os9 90
In France and Germany 36soo0 90
Total in Europe so,74s2s9 30
In Virginia 5,65i.46l 10
In Maryland 1922. 1870 90 e b m
In District Of Columbia 10000 90
In other States la2 900 90 6e
-, Total in the Y. States so,2os, GOO 10
The same statement shows the appa q
rent liabilities of irginia for guar
tied bonds issued by companies
and corporations, to complete her
improvements se,425,7 zoe 90
Total debt and liabilities ofthe State AGO. 95l 10
The same statement shows
the present value of Z 8srrsas.sse ss
stocks owned by the 4tkA
State to be $1,000 SOS IS
And the income of her FH4A