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fFPRING MILLINERY
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

Coming nov as Martyr, or an apostle Of
Liberty, we say again. let Kossuth be thrice
welcome, but ii be comes to light the torch
Of war,--to summon the nations for martial
conflict, VIC have an undisturbcd confidence
that lis zeal, and almos; superhuman energy,
and that boly revenge Which would vreak. it.
self ppm the syraat and oppressor, willie j;
must aud does command our respect ard ad-
niraiioa, will Esd no sentiment among US
that would disturb tie Rock Of Peace upon
which The The foreign policy Of this people,
for three fouiths Of a ecatury. has been i'm
morahly Gxed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
CANDIDATES FOR THE COUNTY OFFICES.

We understand there are number Of can
didates already out, soliciting votes for the
different County Offices. The election for
these Offices viii not take place probably
before next Summer, and we suggest the
policy Of Withholding all pledges until i, shall
be certainly known who all the candidates
are. 1t is important that men best qualified
in every respect shoul4 be selected ard we
believe it is theintention Of the people to Sc
lcct such, aud such alone
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
MIR. FAULKNER.

Dir. Eitlr As there appears to be
much doubt in the minds of many, as to the
position of Mr.. Faulkner, the lately elected
member Of Congress from this the 10th Con-
gressional District in reference to his views
ON some Of the leading measures OF the DEM
ocratic party, allow me to inform all such,
through the medium Of your valuable jour
nal of the opinions entertained by MIR. f.,
obtained from reliable source a short time
since.
nIr. Faulkner is opposed to the creation OF
United States Bank. He was in favor Of
the Mexican War, and sustained Mr.. Folks
administration on the War question. He
also goes for the Tariff Of $40, and is warm
advocate Of the exercise of the Veto power !;
and was with Gen. jackson ON the subject Of
secession, and supports the views Of General
Cass on the Territorial question; and within
the last few days, since the election, lie has
informed the writer Of this note, that he will
vote for Democrat as Speaker for the
House of Representatives,; and likewise,
should the election of President Of the United
States devolvc upon Congress, cast his vote
in accordance with the wishes of the District,
thereby fully acknowledging the right of in
struction--good Democratic doctrine and
may not add, as lay belief from the forcgo-
ing principles avowcd, thatif the Democracy
of the District will only examine the journal
Of the proceedings of the next Congress, they
will find their Representatives, acts to be of
such character, os to cause no regret for
his triumphant success in the late contest.
JUSTICE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
rlsoM rlln cENsrs TABLE.


a few weeks siace we gave the population
nua.,,er OF families. &c, Of the State Of Eir
ei.ia, we repeat theta there are in the State
lC5 .sl5 dwellings,, l6T, $50 families, 45i, :
So white males. 1852 white females,
25.SI3 free colorcd males. 27,9s6 free color
Ell females and 4I252s slaves. There we've
1903 deaths during the year ending July
lst, 1886 There arc 77.0i3 farms in eul
tiya,ion, and 1913 manufacturing establish
ments yielding annually $500 and upwards.
Berkeley County has ! ,66s dwellings,. / ,703
families, 1915 white males, 1891 white fe-
males. 1873 free colered males, 1lG free col
orcd females total free population 9,s15 and
1856 slaves. Death during the year ending
July !, 1851, 164: Farms cultivated $40 !;
aud Manufactures producing annually $500
and upwards, 81. Morgan County has COG
dwellings, SOC families, 1853 white males.
l.67S white females, free colored male aud
2 free colorcd females, aud 123 slaves,
Deaths 10; Farms under cultivation, 9l0 !;
and so manufacturing establishments
Thus il win be seen that Berkeley has
more families than dwellings, more males than
females; while Morgan has the same number
of families as dwellings, and more white fc
males than males
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
The vote stood as follows:

Ha1nAfter the trial, acquital, and release
of Cashier Runaway, recently tried in Phila-
dolphin, charged with treason, because Of bis
participation in the negro riot at Christiana,
in September last David Paul Brown, Esq,
applied to the Court for discharge of all the
prisoners. Mr. District Attorney Ashmead
stated that all the prisoners would be held to
answer Cor the offence of misdemeanor. Some
OF them would be sent to Lancaster to be
tried for the murdervof Edward Gorsuch.-
Although the learned Judge GRIER decided
that the crime Of treason had not been COM
mitted. as the evidence showed, we know that
the crime of murder was committed, and we
trust the perpetrators, be they few or many,
viii be speedily brought to justice, and atone
for theiv offence as the law directs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

This is quite voluminons documen'.
The estimates Of appropriation OF lne De-
parlmeni for the year ending 3oih OF june
1852 is set down al 81, 1872 023 AZ white
the amount for The year ending 30lh Jrns,
1853 is $685., 32S OF, showing thai no
estimates for the next year are less by -,
1876 Cos 13 than those OF the present fiscal
year.
For pensions, the estimates for the neN
year are ST. 0J3, CSC 81 less than thoseia
the present year.
For the Census, the further sum Of $l5o
900 is asked 10 complete the work.
The whole number Of pensioners Of all
classas now on the rolls is 1851
The number added to the rolls during The
year was 9 2S7, and the number Of deaths
reported 100.
There have been 90, 346 applications O..
ed for bounties under the act OF llth o.
February lS47. 10 ali So $50 claims have
been allowed, and warrants or script issues
TO the parties entitled.
The Bounty Land law Of 1850 donates
lands 10 probably not less than 2olDw
persons. On the Isl Of November, lsoi'
the whole number received was about 1911
600; and as they are still coming 10 raP.o'
w, il will not fall far below 10 900 al lhe
commencement Of the session OF Congres'..
The number Of warrants now issued DAT
" exceeds 400, and by the meeting Of Con-
gress The aggregate number of warrants s'u'
ed will be about 10000.
The Secretary AYERS that the invarlaoIs
rule of the Office has been TO act on casesIn
the order Of their presentation, and that 10
case has bean laid aside except for some De-
feet or inioTma!ity.
The Secretary recommends The appoint
ment of an Assistant Commissioner Of Psa'
slons.
OF the public lands, the quantity sold a "
ring the las, fiscal year was l.Si6,6iI ~
100 acres, for which The sum Of So'5W,,
9i7 as was received. The quantity sou
during the first quarter Of The present hse"
year was 473 lao 65 100 acres. producing
S60l sol. The quantity sold during 'O'
corresponding quarter Of the last fiscal yel
was 266, $40 GO 100 acres, the proceeds
which amoun,edt TO $3f9. $40 06; thus shoa,
ing considerable increase in the salss y
the present over those Of the last nss'
year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

We have returns from sixtyeight counties
aud cities, leaving scyeLty-two yet to be heard
from johnson has plurality SO far of
5,l3s. Gen. Cass' majority in the same
counties was 154. The Democrats have
elected twenty Eve Senator's and tue Wigs
twelve; to hear from thirteen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
.nd q show lhat the mos. favorable ronte d

and to show that the mos. favorable route Of
transit, is to tie Gulf Of Mexico: tic vaIlies
and rivers an tending in the direction Of
North and South The quantity Of land re
CURED allowing six miles on each side sthe
raiIroad--he said would DC $50 coo acres, Of
Of which nearly 100 1900 have been reeeB,ly
granted away He concluded By referring to
the continual stream Of migration which is
fast filing up the lands Of the Western conn
try. and contributing to the prosperity Of the
Union.
The House adjourned till Monday next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
To DAVID BEALEs, Esq
Martinsburg, Va.

Rsg@The work on the Washington Ma.
tioual Monument has been suspended for the
season IL has now attained the height of
104 feet from the surface of the ground, and,
if it advances with the same rapidity as it
has so far done, it will in a few years reach
its apex at an elevation of 5l7 forthcoming
She loftiest structure in the world
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

EGy Congress has now been in session two
weeks, and little has as yet been done The
Senate has been engaged most of the time. in
a pruftess discussion in relation to the recep-
ton of Kossuth. The following resolution
was at length passed On Friday last:
ReSolred, That Congress. ia the namo and
on behalf Of tie people Of the United States,
give to Louis kossuth cordial welcome to
the Capitol Of the country: and that copy
ofthis resolution be transmitted to him by
the President.
The vote stood as follows:
Yeas Nlessrs Bradbury. Bright, Rroad
head, Cass, Chase, Clarke, Davis, Dodge Of
Wisconsin, Douglass, Downs, Felsh, Fish,
Foote Of Vermont, Footc, of Mics, Gwin,
Hamln, Hunter. James, Jones. King, Mol
lory, Miller, Norris. Rbett, Seward Shields,
Smith, Spruanec, Stockton. Sumner, Wade,
Walker and Whitcomb SO
Nays Messrs. Badger, Borlapd, Clemens,
Dawson, Morton and t'uderwood-6.
All ofimportance that has been done in
the House, we have given under its appro-
pirate head
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
s5pContributions in aid Of HUNGARY \

ESy~C Contributions in aid Of Hungary are
flowing in from all sources AT the corpora
tion banquet in New York, on Thursday eve
ming, one gentleman enclosed check for
$1,000, and we notice in the papers of that
city letters from various individuals enclosing
sums ranging from $40 to 100.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

bSyeTwclvc millions of acres ofthe public
lands will be offered for sale daring the pres
cpt Gsca ycur. The price per acre is Sl25,
thus putting it in the power of every nam to
have home and farm. From June 30th.
1850, 10 Jane S0tb 1851, 1.s46,S47 acres
were sold, amounting to $2,37G,947.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
HENRY CLAY.

A friend in Washington writes to the Bal
timore Clipper as follows FL fear thew
of Henry Clay will never be heard again on
the field of his undying fame, He may re-
cover, but it is doubtful"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
TIE L,DYv BOOK ron JANUARY, Is5e.

The Lady'8 Book for January, 1852, is a
magnificent number, and justly merits all the
encomiums it receives from the Press aud the
Public. The Book, deserves liberal pa
tronage.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
------+s.s~sSs . SSS SsSs-@------
LAND BOUNTY WARRANTS.

AS many Of our readers are Interested in
the subject of Nlr. Faulkuer's letter, it has
been handed to us for publication 1t is
known that the Act of the 2Sth of Septem-
Der, 1850, granting land bountes to the
soldiers of the war with Great Britain in
1912, forbids the transfer or assignment of
the warrants, differing ia this respect from
warrants granted for service in the Mexican
War. This provision has operated very
harshly, as most Of the warrants are held by
persons who have 10 motive to make an ac-
tual location Of them in the Western States
and Territories. We are pleased to learn
that Congress will, during its present session,
remedy the evil:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Washington, December 9th. 1851.

Dear TIN reply to ycur inquiry,
have no hesitation in expressing it to you as
my opinion that law win be passed during
the present session of Congress. rendering
valid the assignment Of Bounty Land War
rants Iu this view, would recommend to
you and to all other persons holding warrants,
to make no contracts in regard to them, as
their value will be unqucstionably enhanced
upon the passage of such law, and the war;
rants at once be convertible into cash at
fair price. am very truly yours.
CHARLES j. FAULKNER.
To DAVID BEALEs, Esq,
AIartinsburg, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

Bs5aDr Clayton, of Norfolk has construct
ed an apparatus for taking the yeas and nays
in Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

frou the above it appears Mr. Grantham
has majority of 343 over Mr.. BoteIer, for
Senatog; and johnson 223 over Summers,
for Governor. MessIs. Gray Cd. } aud New
XIX q. " } have an average majority Of
273 for delegates to the General Assembly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

HIr Rev L. F. Morgan, Of the MssH'a"
Episcopal Church, has been elected Chaplain
Of the House Of Representatives
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
7s95,775 SO
sl.lGl,49a IS


Showing reduction oil Si iOl ,4S| 10
She Secretary is OF opinion that policy and
humanity both require that we should EN-.
poy some other means Of putting stop 10
these depredaions than the terror ofour arms.
We should Try the effect Of conciatory mea-
sures. There is no doubt that the Indians
are frequently impelled 10 commit depreda-
tons by despair and hunger.
The Secretary. therefore recommends,
measures to be taken TO furnish for series
ofyears food and other necessaries TO such
Indians as will abandon their predatory hab-
its and cultivate the soil.
The Military Academy, which the Sec
rotary visited last summer, is highly com
men6ed. He also visited The national ar
mories at Springfield and Harper's Ferry,
and says he canno. speak in terms OF too
high praise Of the order and regularity that
prevail at those establishments. and OF the
admirable economy with which they are
conducted.
The surveys, are referred TO as in progress,
and an increase in the number oil topograph-
zeal engineers and commissaries recommen-
ded.
The site for the military asylum, near
Washington has been purchased, and as
the titles shall have been examined and APP
proved, The agreement will be carried into
effect
The expediency Of creating retired list
of disabled officers is renewed again, as il
viii conduce to The efficiency and economy
of the service.
The act giving additional pay TO the off.
4 ~
expired, and j, is recommended that il be
continued in force, and also made TO include
New Mexico.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
CONGRESS.
Ia Seaate.

Monday December So Messrs Rusk
Butler, Khett, Bell, Downs. aud Boriand APP
pcared to-day.
Mr. Underwood presented a number Of PEI
titions against the employment Of Chaplains
in the Government service
On motion of Mr. Bright, the Committees
Of last session were all re-appointed.
Dir. Hunter gave notice Of bill providing
for the payment to the Orange and Alex
andgia Railroad Of $4,000 advanced by
Virginia to the Federal Government.
Mr. Hale gave notice ola joint resolution
having ia view an intervention for the release
Abdel kadcr
5!r Seward introduced a joint resolution
extending welcome to Kossuih
Mr.. Shields offered resolution providing
for the appointment Of committee to receive
kossuth and introduce him to tie Senate
Both objected to. and laid over.
Mr.. koote resolutions declaring the Com
promise acts a definite settlement Of the
slavery question, was then taken up, and sIr.
Foote addressed the Senate in explanation
of it and its support.
Mr- Butler opposed the resolution as I'M
necessary.
The House of Representatives was not in
session to-day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16

The Committee appointed by the County
Court for the purpose have had trees planted
in the public square in Martnsburg
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-16
----s..e<>sS<Fs<>,S------
CuAiRsIEN or COMMITTEES
Senate.


The chairman are as follows Foreign Re
lations, Mr. Mason; Finance, Mr.. Hunter
Commerce, Mr. Hamln; Manufactures, Sc.
bastian; Agriculture. Soule Military affairs,
Shields Militia Houston; Naval affairs,
Gwin; Public Lands. Felch Private Land
Claims, Downs; Indian affairs, Atchison
Claims, Breadhead; Revolutionary Claims,
Walker; Judiciary, Butler; Post Office,
Rusk Roads and Canals Bright; Pensions.
Jones of Iowa District Of Columbia, Shields
and Norris Retrenchment, Bradbury; Ter
ritories Douglas; Public buildings, Wade
Printing, Borland Engrossed Bills, Bayard;
Library, Pearce Enrolled Bills, Jones of
Iowa; Contingent expenses Dodge of Iowa.
----->>S<.@<<<>s----
Geg-A eonyocation of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Valley of Virginia
was held at Charlestown week before last,
which continued from Monday till Saturday
with services three times each day. Bishop
Meade, Rev. Mr. Clarke, Of Massachusetts !;
Rev. Mr.. Pendleton Of Frederick, Md, and
Rev. DR.. Sparrow Of the Theological Seminary
near Alexandra, were in attendance. The
new Episcopal Church in Charlestown was
dedicated on Friday, when Rev. DR. Spar
row oAiciated.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-18
From the Winchester (Va.) Republican.
THE NNhin Platform.

The Presidents declaration in his annual mes
sage, that he considers the Compromise measures
as ga final settlement of the agitating questions
oil the day. and his official acts, afford an ample
answer to the Democratic slang whanging about
a-'coalition in New York." and " surrender of
the Silver Greys." What is the true state of the
case?
The Seward Wings have had granted to them the
empty abstraction that "freedom of discussion is
Wing prnciple-and, on the other hand, the Ma
tional Wings have required and received an unequi
vocal and unconditional pledge to abide by and
support the laws, and an absolute approval Of the
measures of the National Administration. Now,
what is the chief measure upon which Mr.. Fill
more not only acted nobly, but promptly? The
Fugitive Slave law--the vital question for the
South. Here we have his positive act, and his re-
iterated promise to have any further agitation
He has stood by the South, in her greatest peril,
like true national man. and he will stand by her
and the Constitution it is ''to the bitter end
The Fugitive Slave act will not and cannot be re-
peaed, or modified, whilst he is President and
this the Scwardites have found out long since and
surrendered with the best grace possible.
We think, therefore, our friend of the Peters
burg Intslligenc1, usually so discreet and saga
cious, may dismiss all alarm on the subject. The
Administration has triumphed, not only in the
preliminary contest in New York, but it has
gained strength in the South, as developed in the
recent elections.
The country now has President Of the right
stamp-a "true, tried, and rusty statesman; and
sound Of both parties will hesitate long before
they give up a certainty for a contingency. There
10 growing confidence in him that no clamor can
shake-a respect and reliance which the discon
tented cannot disturb.