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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

ontbe olst ult. in Winchester, at the residence
Of Rob't Y Conrad, ESQ, Mrs DETTfE CAEf. naE-
RrsoS, aged 90 years, wife Of Dir. Eaw'd Jaqueln
Harrison, of Cumberland Co. Va, and eldest
daughter Of David Holmes Conrad, ESD Of sass
place.
On Sunday last, after protracted Illness, ofths
most intense suffering, Mr. WILLIAM MoonE Of
Jefferson County, aged about 63 years lie leaves
large family and an extensive circle Of relatives
and friends to mourn his death.
At Mil Creek. on Wednesday last, Mrs HAIR
RrEr HKnRixG, consort Of Mr. VIM I. Herring, and
daughter of Mr. Henry Myers ofthis County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

b5@In announcing the return of the Hon.
Daniel Webster, Secretary Of State of the
United States. from the North to the seat Of
government, on Tuesday morning, the Union
says -" Differing most widely as we do from
Mr Webster on many capital points of Ma
tioual policy, we are yet among those who
recognize the high value Of his public servi-
ecs in the crisis through which the country
has passed, and we learn with great pleasure
that be comes back to the scene Of bis labors
With renovated health and yigor"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
-'-'--7s~s@s1<<FfeSI<
KNOWLEDGE OF MEN.

We know them, we judge them, only in the
strangest, most complex, and often most un-
natural relations, far away from their proper
selves, in situations and In atmospheres
where they are shaken and troubled and be-
come dim. We look always one way--dcwn
down into some muddy pond, where the
real character Of man is tossed on the
waves Of vain opinion Pitifull look up al
once into the mans face--into his soul
where God gives you opportunity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

EBsA fire occurred in Baltimore, or
Tuesday. in the room Of Mr. William Thomp-
son. who Keeps newspaper agency in Car
roll Hall, corner Of Baltimore and South Cal
vert rtreets The flames were mostly conf
ned to Sir. rhompson's room. All bis files
of papers we're destroyed. His loss is about
Sl,2Oo. No insurance.. He is again going
on with his business. Mr.. Thompson is a
worthy gentleman. Having lost all his pa
pcrs he is DESTROYS that editors South and
West viii transmit haa copies Of their jour
nails containing vouchers Of advertisements
sent them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

Bar As we publish notices Of MARRIAGES
and DrArus free Of charge, We will be obi
god to our friends clergymen and others
who can do SO. il they viii turnishus with
these notices as these events occur. Obit-
uary notices Of over ten lines viii be
charged for as advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

ps5Fs0n the birth day of the Queen Of
Spain, the 10th day Of last month, the Cap
tain General of Cuba was taken with cit Of
official clcmency, and pardoned twenty Creoles
who had been imprisoned, being suspected Of
reasonable designs toward the government.
1t is said be intended to lbcratc all the woun-
ded Americans then on the Island, but the
day On which the Queen was born was too
short, aud he didn't do it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

We understand when the committee dcci-
ded on the best mixed bred buck and pen Of
ewes, they were under the impression they
were thoro' bred, and excluded them-Col.
w however, corrected the mistake but did
not insist on revision Of their action. We
hope in our next issue, to give the primiums
awarded the Gel. at our own Fair
We trust our brethren ofthe press. through
out the State, will announce the above graft
flying facts.-Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
NO xEEp PREsEnvEs

Apply the white of an egg, with suitable
brush. to single thickness Of white tissue
paper, with which cover the jars, overlapping
the edges an inch or two. No tying Is ro-
CURED The whole will become, when dry,
as tight as drum.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
NOTItE.'

A Ill persons having claims against the estate
IN Of John J. Welsh. deceased, will please pre-
sent them properly authenticated for settlement
and those indebted to the same are reQuestea Y
come forward and settle their accounts Prompt
payment isexpected. r. WELSH
Nov 4, '5i--3t Ada'y Of III Wetsh zee .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

Almost every State in the Union has Fixed
upon Thursday. the 9th day Of the present
month, to be observed as day Of general
Thanksgiving. In some sections ofthe coun-
try, the custom of setting apart one day in
the year as a dry Of praise and Thanksgiving
70 the Author ii all Our blessings has long
prevailed And Why should tbs not BE- - I
Why should not every State Thank God for
his goodness ii giving Us 50 rich an Inheritance
freely 70 enjoy. for protecting Us from war,
pcstilencc and famine. Civil and religious
liberty have been vouchsafed to US, and the
work If cur fathers the UNITE Of our Coun-
try has been preserved. Surely. 70 Him. to
whom belongcth the earth and the fullness
thereof" for bis manifold acts IF benificence
tie people Of his care. some public mani
festaiiou Of gratitude is due We regard this
matter AZ one Of ne small Importance, and
thiuk il net only becoming. but orr duty az q
nation to recognize TIE bountiful GigcF Of all
we possess BY simultaneously raising the
nations voice in accents Of praise and Thanks
giving. No ns,ion las ever had 70 much to
be thankful fcS ~ eus tan Ia early times
the God Of Battles a..ssle CIR iafart weakness
strong. and tas presided oses cur nations
destiny. and MD q reside tvg cor oTn aud
oilers go. a'..le ae accogs lad and a4lal our
cblgatioes to ld'a Wig u i s....at Virginia
has LithcI,o failed 70 uti.e With Der sister
States IL tic performance q DUTY 50 mani
fest, and pasli'ly reeogliae her dependence
for whatever Of gpad she enjoys upon the
bounty Of Heaven? Has she netting to be
thankful for? Is it nothing that she enjoys
peace and plenty that all that can corduce
tc The comfort ard happiness Of man, are hers
in the greatest abundance? 10 her much
has been given. Let not the sin Of ingrati-
tude be laid to her charge, but on one and the
same day "let the voice Of reclamation and
gratitude. commencing at the Eastern extrem
ity Of our country, be transmitted through
the millions Of American freemen til Il loose
itself in the murmurs Of the Pacific seas"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

rss-Louisa seems to be the only County
in Virginia, thus Ear heard from, in which
tie new constitution has been voted against
by majority The returns are very imper-
feet, hut they are sufficient to show that in
Eastern Virginia, scarcely less than the West,
an overwhelming majority have voted for
ratification.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

I0-rhe Mahometans suppose that shoot
ing stars are the frebrands with which the
good angels drive away the bad when they
approach too near the walls Of Heaven.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
WING MEETING.

ssy-The Wings Of Berkeley County are reqnes-
ted TO assemble at the Courthouse, on Monday the
lo,h day Of Nopem5er-being the first day Of Mo-
vember court--at o'clock, Pm.
DAVID II. CONRAD,
Chairman efthe Exeeutire COMMITTEE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

Esy'Thc vote upon tue Constitution as
amended, in this County, was 1854 fer raii
flying and "a for rejecting. The majority
for ratifying in the State will amount u be-
tween 10000 and 10000
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

nsg~Wc hope to see a general tururort Of
the Wings of Berkeley on Monday next y
meeting has been called by the thqiynau Of
the Executive Committee. Let M wln pos
sibly can, attend
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

n-sr@We learn that Mr.. Faulkner has &c
signed the Office Of President OF the Martins
burg and Winchester Turnpike Company
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
DEDICATION.

Ess~The new Presby terrain Church in this place,
will be dedicated on Friday the l4th instant
The Rev Dr. PLuMnEn, of Baltimore, win preach
the dedication sermon. November a, 1851,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
DEPARTMENT CT STATE
WASHINGTON, Oct, 6.

SIR: The President has learned from the
newspapers, with the deepest regret, that q
disgraceful outrage has recently Seen commit
ted by Q lawless mob, who have by force res
cued fugitive from labor from the custody
Of the marshal, thereby resisting the execu-
ton Of legal process and setting the law at
defiance. He hopes that the statements re-
speeding the occurrence are exaggerated, es-
pecially as it took place at your residence,
and no communication upon the subject has
been received from you. But whatever may
have been the extent of the outrage, he ex-
poets that no efforts will be spared, on your
part and that Of the marshal, to bring the
guilty offenders to justice. The supremacy
of the laws must be maintained, at every haz-
ard aud at any sacrifice. Men whose sworn
duty 1t is to execute them must be protected
in the discharge of that duty.
cannot doubt that the great majority Of
your citizens are loyal to the Constitution,
and that they will aid the proper officers IN
bringing to justice those who nave wantonly
and wickedly violated the most sacred duty
Of a citizen in free Republic, by setting All
example which, if followed, must endangeI
the life Of every officer charged with the exc
cution OF the laws.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedieni
servant, (Signed) j j CRIrrENDEN.
Acting Secretary
To James Il. Lawrence, Esq, Attorney 0
the United States for the Northern Dis
trict Of New York. Syracuse,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
PORTRAIT PAINTING.

n b. BoRDLEY offers his services for q snofs
II time Room ON Queen Street. over william
II. ueslstins's Drug Store. l0ct %, isoi--ss
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
nERKrtEx snrnErunsriKn.

We learn lha. The entire route Of this road
has been surveyed. and shc location made
The contracts for It's construction viii soon
be made. aud the work commenced and pros
eca,ed TO conpleiioa without delay
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

reD-We have not been able to ascertain
the precise majority for Mr.. Faulkner in this
District in our next We will be able 10 give
the official vote.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

Berthe hills in the vicinity Of Albany.
n T., were white With snow on Monday Of
last week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

ssg~Tbompson, Dem, is elected in tho
Wheeling District over Raymond, Wing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

su~Major General Wool is at present on
visit at the seat Of Government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

fs~James 4. Stewart Esq. formerly Of
this place. has received desirable appoint.
meut from the Secretary Of the Interior, in
the Indian Department at Washington.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

s-e~Ilc President has officially rccogui-
ged Fauri Gourand, rs Vice Consul aud
Consular Agent Of the Republic Of France.
i'' tie lafs u Newpor, and Providence. in
Lac Staic Of Rhode Island
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04
THE SYRACUSE OUTRAGE.

The Washington Republic Of the 3oth ult.,
publishes the subjoined official letter, address,
ed by Mr.. Crittendcn to the District Attorney
Of Northern New York. on receipt Of intelli-
gencc Of the late slave rescue at Syracuse
The letter indicates in the strongest possible
terms the determination of the Adminis,ra-
ticn to enforce the law, without respect to
persons or locality, and is in keeping with
their entire conduct in this and every similar
instance. The President can have no strong
or claim upon the gratitude of the country
than that which he deserves from his inilexi-
bic adherence to the strict line of duty mark
cd out by the Constitution;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-04

p1-fivc candidates for the Presidency
arc now in Washington City. viz Willard
Fillmore, john }. Critteuden. Daniel Web
s'er, NhHell Scott, aud Stephen A. Doug
lass
The southern press., 1851-03-29
LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton d. Co., 200 Broadway Ne,c York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
r IFE JOHNRANDOLPHo OF ROANOKE.
il BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes I2mo.
Portraits; Sc so.
Mr.. Garland has given us a daguerreotype of
a character more eccentric and variable than Ura-
nus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading, p Republic.
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. -" Charleston Mer.
curry
:" good life of this remarkable man hns lone
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex
tremeiy readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history of his life, and ANALYSIS of hi
character, but an interesting account Of the poll
ties and the public men of the day. ~ Crescent.
" Since Kennedy's life Of William Writ, W,
have had no biography, certainly no American bi
ography, which will at all compare in interest will
TINS work. Ii must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. ."-I-ne,oa,k Daily .4drerfiser
=" Mr.. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por.
traIture OF the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. - .Nep Orleans Delta
AS biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by compreheusveness
and variety Of manner. ."-[ Boston Post
at is one Of the most interesting American BIZ
ographles with which we are acquainted ~ Eve
ming Post
The work is written with taste and vigor, and
its biographical portions is well constructed and
full OF interest. "-l Journal IF Commerce.
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees Of distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us faithful account of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &C. "
philadelphia Enquirer.
. he work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is repete with striking passages. The
author is Intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at dneren,
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic 1t forms valuable uddi-
Ion to our national history. ."-Democraiic Review.
March l7-Jtw-w
The southern press., 1851-03-29

TIE CARE WAR.--Accounts have been re-
ceivcd in England from the Cape of Good Hope
which have been anticipated here. The Englisl
accounts acknowledge that in gcntral engag
meDts between the rebels and British troops
the latter bad sustained severe reverscs
The London News Of the 18th says aThe
unexpected intelligence received yesterday from,
the Cape Of Good Hope WILL we fear, exercise
no very agreeable influence over the financial
meditaiious Of the prime minister already on the
last breath of the sudden and sanguinary insur-
recticn. The clttcring surplus Of revenue
seems to melt away The last Affair Arms in
Cyffrara cost us not less than E2o0000O.
The accounts Of the present outbreak so far
as they have reached us may be exaggerated in
some respects, and are bound to hope the best
from the observations which fell last night from
Earl Gray. IN the House the Lords we gather
that the public are fully informed Of the worst
that is to be known and that already orders have
been ssped for the purpose of bastnng the de-
parture Of additional troops for tho Cape
Gozsne and Sentinel
The southern press., 1851-03-29

THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

Tins undersigned, a committee Of publication, on
| the part OF the Muscogee and Russell Agricu-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of a MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices Of the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests Of .4g-
ricuti,re and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops the
improvement Of the soil, the management OF the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard,
and the house keepers s department In their con-
nexon with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustria pursuits of the land, will receive their ap-
propIate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLrs A. PEABopy
esq. and Col. JAMES NJ. CHAMBERS. MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally dstne uished az
! a practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is OF the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by able corps Of contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land.
I Each number will contain sixteen pages of
quarto size, printed with new type superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of
ONE DOLLAR PER .9.N.VU.M,
which must be paid in advance.
N5.Postmasters are authorized 10 act as agents.
and they may retain IN their hands twenty-five
per cent. ofall subscriptions collected by them, or,
if they perfer it, copy Of the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratuitously, who will
remi, four names ritt four dollars.
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to WIN. II. CHAMBERS, publisher Of "The
Soil of the South, +" Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, Committee
r. A. WARE, of
J.E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus. (Ga.) March, 1851.
The southern press., 1851-03-29
pension and BeYpty Land Agency

pension ana R00Qsx Lima agency.
THE subscriber has opened in the city Of Wash
ington an AGENCY for the prosecution Of
ali descriptions of claims against the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where are deposited all evidence OF
service now extant, Will enable him TO establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for OF proof and proper attention.
lie, therefore, offers 10 the pubkc his services,
particularly in the following cases, VIZ;
Suspended and rejected claims under all the PEN
sion Laws:
Applications for increase of pension, under any
of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, are entL-
tied TO receive, the ten years pension due the 4th
Of March, lS45; under the acts of July 7fh, 1898.
March Sd, lS43 and June 18th, lS44, Leng those
who married before the Isl, of January l704,
he will undertake to establish under the act OF
February Cd, lS4s, their claims to pensions for
life. commencing on the 4th of March, lS48, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
mated.
For all those widows of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who married after 1888, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he wiltunderake to estab-
sh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th of March, 1913, under the act of July
~, l04S
To all those widows ofrevouonary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected Or suspended for
want of proof Of service; or those who are IN the
receipt Of pension under any Of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts of May 18th. 1928, or June 7rh,
1899, he will ensure the same amount per
mum that their husbands received from the time
the pension is made TO commence by the law un-
der which they claimed have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving, or the widows, or minor child
rem of deceased officers and priyates, who served
in the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars since 1890.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
othertpise charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, and
empowered by act of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment Of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
SO, ,O00,0 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, d. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
attorney aud Counsellor at Laic, and Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North and South Carolina
P. S. Refer, if necessary, to the heads Of de-
partments, and to members Of Congress generally.
March 25--f
The southern press., 1851-03-29

EyGLASD.--The Government Of Lord John
Russell is still very weak He cannot get his
friends to rally round him, and it is now antic-
pated that there will soon be n dissolution of
Parliament, and general election. BY last
accounts, in the House Of Commons, he sus-
toincd another defeat on the question of woods
and forests. Lord Duncan moved resolution
demanding reform In their management. The
government strenuously resisted, but on divi-
sion there appeared for Lord Duncan's resou.
ton 100, for the ministry 10. With their pnr.
tial abandonment Of the papal measure, their de-
feat upon Mr. Kings motion Of electoral re-
form. and this defeat, it is thought they cannot
hold together beyond Easter.
The Times INDUCES in severe remarks upon
the position OF the government.
The agitation Of the Catholics in England and
Ireland, against the proposed final measure of
Lord Russ u, continues unabated
The Protectionist party is making strenu
oua effort to carry majority in the House Of
Commons who shall favor duty o f A. on all
foreign corn, and 10. on brcsdstuffs
The southern press., 1851-03-29
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
= II II II III d = & d II II,
AND

VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE.
THIS Journal will be issued on the first of each
i month, each number containing GO large oc-
tavo pages, making near 800 pages Of reading mat
ter annually. 1t will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contrbu-
tons from The profession throughout the country,
reviews OF the important publications ia this
country and abroad, and full record of what is
transpirng in the Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals, as soon they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the Infrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well as in private practice, will be
regularly reported Also, the transactions Of TIE
"MedicaI Society of Virginia. and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERMs.--Three Dollars per annum, in adpance, ,
or -Four Dollars per annum, if paid after the mid
die Of the year.
sL5-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvassers.
All communications to be addressed to the Edi-
tor and Proprietor, post paid, or they will not be
taken from the Office.
The southern press., 1851-03-29
The Lighthouse system.

1t is remarkable that the government Of Grca,
Britain, which is great centralsm almos. with
out Limitation Of power, has abstained from the
policy, not only of Improving harbors but of es.
tablishing light houses at public expense. Both
harbors and lighthouses 10 Great Britain are
privateor corporate property, the fees or charges
Of which are regulated by government, and are
levied on the vessels t'at.use them. The con-
sequence is they are surrortej, rot only by the
domestic tonnage, but m frsiga. We construct
such works at federal cSpeure, and lax all our
people and the foreign Tonnage enjoys lliem
without cbargc.