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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-06


in themselves for the destruction Of municipality which in
its day done liberty great services Better cause than
this must be shown"
The Crystal Palace and its contents continue to occupy
much of the public attention, and draw every day their tens
Of thousands Of ves, from only every part of Great
Britain Blu. from almost every part Of the civilized world To
the 18th instant inclusive the grand total Of visters was
670 Ol4 the greatest number day a. l22on
the 9th July The amount received at the doors to 9th
instant is R220, 795 10, and the total receipts including
season tickets subscriptions &c, ESQ., l5 leaving,
we suppose than fioO 900 disposed of after pur-
chasing the building and paying all expenses The
tickets have been reduced in price e. and Ell and the
price Of admission Saturdays reduced Is Cd but the
immense crowds that still Aock TO the Exhibition the sh
ling days render impratcabe adop, for admit
ting larger proportion Of the humber classes by reducing
the price Of admission, than find their way into the
Crystal Palace The question Of retaining the building after
the Exhibition Closes purposes hereafter to be determined
has been arranged, far Parliament concerned by the
House Of Commons having presented address to her Ma
esty requesting that the Crystal Palace may be retained in
It's present position until the rst Of May next with view
Of determining whether the building could be appropriated
purposes Of public utility or amusement The Exhibition
win coso at the latest before the LIST Of November. New
packages from the United States are Just announced The
ues have finished their awards of prizes and the greatest
unsnimi,y and cordially accompanied every step Of this very
acult business The prizes for the agricultural implements
arc tho only yet announced So great has been the in
ux Of strangers into London that two hundred and seventy
onibuses have been placed the line Of the EIhb
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
HumoR.s OF THE WORLDS FAIR.

The Boston Transcript publishes series
of interesting and amusing letters, in relation
to the Worlds Fair in London, from Mr.. j.
n G. Smith. The following anecdotes are
related in one Of his letters Of late date:
A portly fellow, with an eye glass pressed
into the orbit, inquired of another in the act
Of inspecting the properties of Mr.. Clapp's
very beautiful coach from Pittsfcld, whether
"the Americans ever rode in carriages 2"
Another sapient, With pomatumed hair and
carrying gold headed stick, asked visitor
from the other side if "the Rocky Noun
tains could be seen from New York ?"
"Dear sir. lisped great lady in water
ed silk, "have the goodness to inform me if
there are any noblemen in the United States?"
eYcs marm," answered full fed Jonathan,
who was showing of the beauties Of cream
freezer. "and I'm one of them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
FOURTH OF july.

The Chief Marshal announces the follow
ing order for the celebration of the ensuing
anniversary Of Independence
Salutes viii be fred at dawn By The Vol
unteer Company under command Of Capt. ).
@. A. NADENBoUscH.
At half past 10 o'clock Procession will
be formed in front Of the U. 5. Hotel, under
the escort of the Volunteers. preceded by the
"Cecilian Brass Band" and move to the
Presbyterian Church, where after prayer, the
Declaration of Independence will be read by
ANDREW NJ. yANARsDALE, Esq, and an ora
ton pronounced by DABsEY G. HARRIsoS,
Esq
Immediately after the exercises in the
Church, the Procession viii be again formed
Of all who design to participate in the Barba-
cue, and move to the ground North Of Mr..
Burkhart's
At the close of the festivities The Process
sion will again be formed and return to the
United States Hotel, where they will be dis
missed Il. p. HUNTER,
July /. 1851. Chief Marshal.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
AMERICAN COTTON AT THE GREAT
FAIR.


The London Morning Chronicle in the
course of its reviews of the prominent objects
of the Great Exhibition admits the depend
ance of England upon the United States for
its chief supply of cotton. and remarks:
"The Americans have their own wants to
supply; and with growing means of produc-
ton and daily increasing skill, they will, of
necessity take care Of themselves first That
they are extending their trade into new chan
nels may be seen on examining their contri-
buttons in cotton manufactures and the sail
cloth exhibited aud manufactured by the
Williamantic Duck Company, of the State 4
New York. proves their progress, since there
can be no doubt that the specimens of this
article here shown are superior t~any thing
else of the kind in the exhibition, and GER
taiuly it opens new and extensive field for
the operations of those hitherto undeveluped
energies which the manufactures of the q.
States are anxiously awaiting an opportunity
of bringing into play Nor is this the quss-
ton of the raw material, in this case alone.
a matter to be sighted, since an extensive
production of the article of sailcloth would
involve consumption to which the lace trade
of Nottingham and the mouslin trade of
Glasgow would bear bat a very small proper
ton"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
nov. DANIEL WEBSTER.

The Hon Daniel Webster Lady, niece
Miss Fletcher, and Mr.. Lauman, passed up
n the cars on Tuesday last on their way tl
Capon Springs. On his arrival at Harper's $
Ferry be was invited By Recorder VIM. T.
Daugherty, to make short stay at that
place, but his visit to this region being q
short duration, be could not accept the inyi-
tatiou.
Win G. Worthington. Esq, chairman Of a
committee on the part Of our citizens, met
him at Harper's Ferry. and rendered him the
Inequalities of Charlestown. To this invi-
tation he made brief reply, stating that be
would, during the Summer make our neigh
borhood visit. On bis arrival at Charles
town large number of our citizens had met
to see him. "Three cheers for Daniel Web.
ster and the Union" being gwen, be appear
ed on the platform of the Cars, and respond
ed in few words, thanking them, and say
ing that not having ever visited this section
of Virginia, be was determined to wipe o
that reproach, and make short sojourn il
this beautiful Valley.
On his arrival at Winchester be was met
by committee appointed at a meeting o.
the Common Council. when he was welcomed
by the Mayor, Joseph IL Shcrrard Here.
sponded in few remarks, expressing bis
qualification at visiting section Of country
where there were so many associations con-
nected with the glory Of the old common
wealth. He and his company were then con-
Quoted in splendid carriages to Sewers Ho-
tel, amidst the shouts Of the multitude and
the roar of the cannon
Att o'clock large number Of citizens APP
peared in front of the Hotel where shout af-
ter shout was given, until he made bis APP
pearance in the upper Porsieo, and delivered
an address which occupied about ten minutes
We have not room nor time to give an idea
of what be said on the occasion, but all pres
ent were much gratifed at seeing and hearing
the venerable Statesman. He left Wednes
day morning for Capon.
His visit to Virginia has afforded many oil
our citizens the first opportunity they have
ever had to pay their respects to the gallent
Defender of the Constitution. Every Amer
lean, no matter of what party, has just rea-
son to be proud Of this noble specimen of an
orator and Statesman.
Mr.. Webster visits our fertile Valley at
the most glorious season of the year, when
our fields are teemiug with the rich produc-
tons Of the soil, and the golden grain is
standing in its greatest luxuriance. In pass
ing along he expressed great satisfaction at
the appearance Of our country.
A public Dinner will be given him at Ca
pom on Saturday next A large concourso
will be there. All our citizens, who can do
So should avail themselves of being present
on that interesting occasion. Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
HANDSOME COMPLIMENT.

In recent number of the Supplement we
observe the following remarks in speech of
Mr.. Rives, of Prince George, and coming as
they do from one Of the most decided oppo-
nents of the West, it is great and manly
tribute to the powar and eloquence of these
three most distinguished champions of the
suffrage Basis in the Convention
/ beg leave to say that it has been my
pleasure, and may boast that it has been
my pride, to bear the eloquencc which have
heard from our Western brethren When i
heard the gentleman from Kanawha, (Mr.
Summers and the gentleman from Berke-
ley, (Mr. Faulkner,) and the gentleman from
Accomac, (Mr. Wise,) did not feel myself
at liberty to speak disparagingly of the ad-
vocates of the suffrage basis, from the Vest
or the East. When heard the manly elo-
quence, when saw such intellectual giants
battling for their cause, could not fail to
give their arguments due weight.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

Brevet Brigadier General MATHEW AR
BUCKLE died at Fort Smith, Arkansas, on the
18th ult. Gen. Arbuckle was native of
this State, and has been for many years in
command in the West He entered the
army on the Sd Of March, 1899, as an en-
sign; was commissioned as full Colonel on
the 10th of March, 1920, and was brevetted
as Brigadier General on the 10Th of
March, 1880.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
scz@Tbe storm that ragged in the polite

ED%The storm that ragged in the political
world with such fearful violence during the
past year, has at last been called almost in
to perfect calm. With the exception Of an
occasional buster in South Carolina--a mere
tempest in a tea undisturbod quiet and
repose, rest upon the entire country. As a
nation, it will hardly be denied. that we are
in the enjoyment of unprecedented peace and
prosperity. The return Of this happy state
of affairs, has no doubt been FASTENED, by the
prompt and efficient manner in which the bus
mess of government has been conducted by
the present administration. The President
and Cabinet are emphatically the men to suit
the times and the country-working men,
in whom the people have confidence, and who
have confidence in themselves. Their course
has been marked by order regularity, rigid
performance of duty, strict compliance with
the requirements of the Constitution, and
constant devotion to the welfare Of the whole
country. This, even their political opponents
must acknowledge and all unprejudiced per-
sons will not pretend to deny; and this it is.
that has given character to the Admiuistra-
ton, and added to the peace. happiness and
of the people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

ng~Mr. Bedinger, the regularly nomina-
ted Democratic candidate for Congress, in
the Frederick District is defining his posi-
ton in that district, in his addresses to the
people He seems to be, however, not clear
on the subject Of secession, and kindred
questions-at any rate many of the Union
Democrats are much dissatisfied. In these
times, when the Union is involved, every
candidate for seat in Congress. ought to be
for or against its preservation. fhe doubts
or hesitates, "let us have none of him
Ale1. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

John S. Gallagher. Third Auditor of the
Treasury Department, has addressed a letter
to the President, in reply to complaint made
to the latter of unnecessary delay in the
transaction Of business. This letter gives a
pretty good insight into the immense amount
OF business which has accumulated in this
department. arising principally in conse-
quence of the Mexican war. When he took
charge o. the bureau. he found unsettled
nearly three thousand large accounts of gov.
eminent officers. BY the acts of June 2
1S4S. and March 3, 1s49, there were presen-
ted and renewed nearly ten thousand claims
for expenses of raising volunteers for the
Mexican war, and for horses and other prop
erty lost
In reference to claims and bounty lands he
says
There have been reports and decisions,
within the last year, covering more than 1000
pages of large folio books. Yet, notwith-
standing my steady and perseyering efforts
to dispose Of them, it Is difficult to lessen tht
docket; for upon every adverse report there
is an effort through members of Congress
and attorneys TO have re- examination, up
on new testimony, or upon an argument as
to the law and facts Nothing but payment
will satisfy claimants or their attorneys; and
not even that in many cases. for there are
frequent attempts made to procure payment
second time. Some of the claims arc thir-
six years standing, originating in the war
with Great Britain, and consequently requir
ing very careful examination. Never, per-
haps. ia the whole history Of the Government
have there been such Eersevcring and bold
attempts to get into the national treasury
unlawfully as at present.
The late act of Congress giving bount,
land to officers and soldiers has added large
ly to the duties of this bureau. now hay
twenty five clerks employed in making on
certificates of service in the war with Eng
land and several Indian wars, and have re
ported at least twenty thousand of these sine
the first Of November last. send to tn
Pension Office an average of two hundred an
fifty daily"
The whole number of clerks employed j
this bureau ia seventy-two--of which TWEEN
ty-fve are engaged upon the Bounty Ian
act. the war-rolls from 1912. and several In
dian wars
The Comptroller. Hon. Inland Hail. state
that no appeal has been made from Mr.. Gal
lagher's decisions, since his (Hall's) entr
1 into Office
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
THE COMPROMISE.

Whilst on a recent visit to Mobile, Sena-
tor W. r. King of Alabama. repeated his
firm conviction that the constitutional rights
of the South were placed on better founda-
ton under the compromise, that they had
been for years before; and also expressed bis
decided opinion that there was no possible
chance to disturb it in Congress-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
THE FOURTH.

The gentlemen connected with the Balti-
more and Ohio Rail Road, at this place, have
erected beautiful flag staff at the Depot at
the North end Of Queen Street. The staff is
100 feet high, and fully rugged. Early on
Friday morning next the beautiful Streamer
and the STAR SrANGLED BANNER" will be
elevated to their proper position with appro-
pirate ceremonies The "Ceciian Brass
Band" and a large coneourse of our citizens
will be present. This is right. and manifests
noble spirit. Honor to the sons who honor
the memory of the patriots of rs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
THE HUNGARIAN HEROINE.

The correspondent Of the Richmond Times,
giving an account of the reception of the
President at Old Point, says.
In the drawing room, Mad'selle Jagello
was an object of great attraction and curiosi-
ty. Many sought an introduction to her,
and were charmed with her frankness and
gentlencss Of manner and evident decision of
character. This remarka lie lady is | learn,
actually earning her livelihood as a Clerk in
the Department of the Interior.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
nss-Among the Mileage curiosities

Beg-Among the Mileage Curiosities oil
the last Congress. were the following pay
ments to Messrs. Gilbert & Wright, of Cali
fornia, and Thurstou of Oregon: Mileage tc
Mr.. Wright, 7,0l3 miles $9,042, to Mr. Gil,
bert, 6,s5S miles 1914. to Mr.. Thurston
4,3l5 miles 1882. The California Sena.
tors were paid mileage for the long and shor,
session of the 3lst Congress, and for the
Extra Session. The distance FROM N. Yorl
to San Francisco, is charged via Havana
Chagres and Panama
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

A recent letter from an American gsssls'
man in Naples, says:
vesuvius is now calmly smoking and SEEM
disposed to rcpose himself from the fa'gu''
of his devastating labors Of the last yeas.-,1
Pompeii is slowly appearing above pr0upso
About twenty laborers are kept at wcrK 81 y.
manage to get OF CARLOAD Of earth q,
from the superintendent city. Not one a.
of the entire city Is yet excavated. l,'
earthly mound which covers it is an exeee0'
inqly beautiful and rich vineyard, with n0a'
SEES Of peasants scattered over its surface.-
A basticn Of the seawall has recently PEI
unearthed, which goes to confirm the op'n1.
that the sea, now nearly mile distant %"
laved the walls of Pompeii
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

B1~The Republic states that it has rea-
son to believe in the correctness of the state
ment. that Col Benton is at the present time
engaged in the preparation Of a History Of
the American Government from the day he
took his seat in the Senate Of the United
States down to the 4th Of March last-a pc
Rod of thirty-one consecutive years, during
all of which he was member of that body.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

gGs Notice has been given to those inter-
estcd that there is a balance of only about
$3.50 required to be taken by individuals,
to CONF lete the stock on private account,
necessary to the construction on the Berkeley
and Hampshire Turnpike. This road is Of
200 great Importance to the County to be
neglected. We hope those most interested
may see the necessity Of acting promptly in
the matter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

asas~lt is mentioned as curious coinci.
dence-which seems to have entirely escaped
the California journalists-that the late des-
tructive couhagration in San Francisco oc.
Cured on the anniversary of what was then
called the Great Fire Of 1850"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

BS-JeweIry in some parts of our coun-
try. is becoming quite fashionable again
An editor of an exchange paper says he met
lady on new years day who had farm on
each wrist. four-story house around her
neck, and at least six life memberships to the
Bible Society attached 10 each ear.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

BeyA young American. Mr.. b, A,
Gould has been rendered the appointment
of Professor of Astronomy in the University
of Gottingen, in place of Dr.. Goldschmidt,
recently deceased
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
NEWSPAPER CHANGES.

The Republican Aduocote White Basis
paper that was started in Richmond, few
months ago, has been discontinued.
A. j. Slower has sold the Warrenton Re
publican to DIR. j. S. Bell, who has edited il
for few months past.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
THE PRESIDENCY.

The Lewisburg (Va) Chronicle advocates
the nomination of Mr. Fillmore as the Wing
candidate for the Presidency. and suggests
Gov. Johnston, Secretary Stuart, Attorney
Cen. Crittenden and others, as candidates
for the Vice Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

Bs1nThe celebrated and brilliant Irish
orator, Richard Lalor Shiel, who was associa-
ted with Daniel O'Connell in the struggle for
Catholic Emancipation, died at Florence on
the 10Th of May, of an attack of govt in the
stomach. He was there in the capacity of
British Minister.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

BsaF~The election in Sacramento (Cahfor-
nia) has resulted in the triumph of the Wing
candidates for all the principal Offices, except
that Of Mayor. In consequence of the great
personal popularity of Mr.. Hardenburg, the
Democratic candidate for Mayor, he was
elected BY majority of "A.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

D@~ Briscoo G. Baldwin. jr.. of Washing
ton City, will deliver an address before the
Alumni of the Virginia Military Institute on
the Sd of July next, The graduating exer-
cises will take place on the 4th
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

BsD~The new liquor bill lately brought
before the Connecticut Legislature, passed
the House on Wednesday. 1t prohibits the
sale of wines, spirituous or melt liquors, ex-
ccpt for certain specified uses.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
ADJOURNED.


The Wing State Convention adjourned
this afternoon, after framing the following
ticket: Governor-Wm. F. Johnston. Ca
nal Commissioner--John Strohm. Judges
Supreme Court--Mcreditb, Coulter, Couely,
Chambers, Jessup.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

HEy~This is the first number of our paper
that passes through the Post Offices of
Berkeley FREE. Our country subscribers
will please inform US of their nearest Post
Office
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
TIE ECLECTIC MAGAZINE.

We have received the June number Of this
valuable periodical. There is no more well
come visitor among our exchanges than the
Eclectic. 1t is one of the most useful litera-
ry journals of the present day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

rEY"The Hon. H. W. billiard has been
selected as orator for the great Fourth Of
July celebration at Montgomery, Ala. Hon.
ii. i. Rbett has consented to participate in
similar celebration at Fairfield, s. G.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

Es9 The wings of New Orleans have ten
dered Congressional nomination to Alex.
G. Buliitt, of the Picayune, and lately of the
Washington Republic
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
sEyrEScE OF THE cosDEN MuRDkH'
ER'S.

We learn from Chestertown. that Sbsl''a
Taylor and Murphy. the convicted maroa
er's Of the Cosden family. have been senfs''
csd to be hang. The Governor will Of cou"
designsss the day for their execution
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01
HARVEST, Sc.

Our farmers are now engaged in cutting
an excellent crop of wheat. The quantity
win be good and the quality frst-rate. The
corn and gardens are suffering greatly for the
want Of rain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

fe1"The Hon. Edward Stanley has been
rendered, by committee Of correspondence.
nomination to Congress in the Eighth Dis
trict Of North Carolina.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

BsJ~ Hon. A. b. Dawson, Democrat has
been nominated as the Union candidate for
Congress in the Natcbez district.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

sSay" Hon. G. Wright, Member of Con-
gress, from California, is at Boston, having
recently returned from England.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

ha5~Ihose interested are referred to The
letter Of our Richmond Correspondent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

HJ-The Convention is still engaged
tho report of tho Judiciary
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-07-01

The following extract from private let
ter Of member of the Reform Convention
from this County. has been handed to US
with the permission to insert it in our col
ur,na.