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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

nay%Of the two hundred thousand souls 10
Wisconsin, more than one hundred thousand
are said to be Germans This race Of men
are settling the country at the sources Of tho
Mississippi very rapidly, and in that region,
if any part of the Union, the German char
acter and customs seem likely to impress
themselves on the population
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

Bey@The Treasurer of the Board of Trus
tees of Donations for Education in Liberia,
acknowledges the receipt from a merchant of
Bost6&, of $1,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

EsS Major Weightman has been nomina-
ted by his friends in Santa Fe as a candi-
date for Congress Major Reynolds. Quar-
tor Master in the Army. has been nominated
for the same office
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

The June number has been received, and
as as ever full of choice literature and the
most beautiful embellishments. The next
number commences q new volume.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

DEg@The National Medical Convention
which has been in session in Carleston, closed
its labors on the 9th inet., adjourned to meet
IN Richmond On the first Tuesday in May,
1852
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

IsEJ~Hon. Thos II. Seymour, Dem, was
on the 18th inst, elected Governor of Con-
neeticut by the Legislature He was chosen
by three majority
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

h~5y" Among the passengers by the packet
ship Germanic from Havre, were the celebra-
ted Gabriel Ravel and family. He has
brought over with him a very talented dan
seusc, and wonderful tight rope dancer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
VIRGINIA.

BY the recent census the property Of the
entire State of Virginia was ascertained to
be as follows Real estate, $27s 100000 !;
Slaves, $147 100000; Personal estate,
S102, 000, 000-total, $3.50, 900, 600.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

The South Carolina Convention of"South-
ern Rights Associations has adjourned, its
principal business being the adoption of adj
dresses and resolutions favoring Secession on
the part of South Carolina, without reference
to the cooperation of the other Southern
States, and looking to State Convention for
the embodiment. and to the State Lcgisla-
ture for the exercise Of sovereign power to-
wards that end. The efforts Of such Disu-
nionsts as AIr. Cheyes and Senator Butler,
were Intellectual to prevent this result
These latter gentlemen, apparently, are as
warmly in favor of dissolving the Union, as
their compeers; but they want to 90 to
work more cautiously and more systemati-
cally. Mr.. Cheves, in letter he wrote to
this Convention, begged them to desist from
separate state action, and to wait until they
could be backed by other Southern States.
Senator Butler used, we believe, the same
language in his speech to the Convention
The Mountain" however, in the Conven-
tion beat the "Girondists," and the most ul-
ira doctrines prevailed. We have read at
tentively the address and the resolutions put
forth by these South Carolina disunionists.
and have never seen state papers of such
fiimsy texture. or SO wanting in reason and
argument. These people hate the Union
with perfect hatred, and seem resolved to
consider the government in the light of ty-
rant. When there is SO much passion, it
would be difficult for men to present any
views than those of excitement and denunci-
alton. Once, these same Disunionists de-
clared Qualification TO be ''the rightful
remedy" Now they say that Secession is
the proper step. But in both cases. and al
ways, they have gone for Disunion. The
high priest at the altar is r. Barnwell Rhett,
whose impious rawlings are only equalled by
the harangucs, on another stream, of Garri-
son and bis crew. He lashes his followers
into fury, and takes the front rank in the
war he wishes to see waged against his coun-
try. Hereafter, when the history Of these
is written, his name will be remembered
but how We will not say. Alexandria Ga
zette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

Beag The New Orleans Delta announces SO
deaths from Cholera at Bayou Lafourche SUI
perlnduced by excessive eating of fish, caught
IN quantities by means of the overflow
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

HS9-Ihe Austrians recently had the cen.
sus OF Croatia, Slavonia. Banet, and Trans
sylvania taken. and the returns show that
there are twenty five thousand widows of men
killed in the Hungarian war in those proy:n-
ces
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

lSJ~ We like the remark of a patriotic cit
izen of Charleston, who said, "when South
Carolina leaves the Union, shall move into
the United States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

BGg"A National Convention of the order
of American Mechanics win Be held in Lam
caster, Pa, on Tuesday, the 9th inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

IsaEH Ex Chancellor Walworth was mar
ried on the 18th of April, at Jacksonville, ILL.,,
to the widow Of Col. Harden, who was killed
at the battle Of Buena Vista.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
FINAL sETTLEMA ENT OF THE BASIS
QUESTION IN THE CONSEvfION.

We learn by private letter from one Of
our Delegates in the Reform Convention,
that the basis question was settled on Friday
last. The proposition OF the committee Of
compromise which on the day before was re-
jected by the Convention, was offered on Fri
dry last by DIR. Chiffon, of Fauquier, and after
an earnest and minated discussion il was
carried by majority Of serea.
This final arrangement Of the question
gives to the chite basis principle present
majority Of fourteen in the House Of Dele
gates, and present majority Of four on
joint vote Of the Senate and House Of Dele
gates.
1t further provides that in 1865, the
question Of the basis shall be submitted to
the qualified voters of the State which may
DO regarded as equivalent to the establish
ment at that timo If the white or suffrage
basis pricinple in every department Of the
State government
Whilst this may be regarded as, in one
sense, a compromise. it has much more the
appearance Of an absolute and complete tri-
umph of the white basis party. We get at
once the control by majority of fourteen
of the popular and effective branch of the
legislative department--we get at once a
majority of four on joint vote of the two
Houses, and in fourteen years, the entire
government in all its departments, legisla-
tive, executive and judicial will be organi-
zed upon the principle of the white basis
All that the East has saved from this per-
feet wreck Of their cause, is q control, for
the limited period of fourteen years, of the
Senate, the least available and least inhuen-
tial branch of the government
This is certainly a very gratifying and won
derful close of this protracted contest, when
it is remembered, that when the Convention
assembled, there was majority OF NINE
pledged to the support of the mixed basis
cause. And too much credit cannot be a.
warded to the vigilance, energy, frmness
and ability with which our cause has been
managed and sustained by our friends in that
body.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

BsE"Mr' Corwin, Secretary of the Treas
ury, having recovered his health, resumed
the duties Of his department on Tuesday
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

Bel5-our farmers have finished planting
corn, much of which is up. The wheat looks
fine, and promises an abundant harvest.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

HsS~ We are indebted to Hon. JAMES nj.
MASON for the Patent Office report of ls49-
80
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
TR ST SALE.

DY virtue Of Deed of Trust, executed to me By
Id John NJ Young, for the benft of Adam Young
jr, Agent, and duly recorded in the County Cour.
OF Berkeley, shall sell, on Tuesday the i0tA day q
June merit at public sale to the highest bidder al
the store of the said John NJ Young, the
Entire StOc X OF
Drugs, Medicines, Paints. Oils. Dye Stufs,
Cases, Bo1cs, Bottles, Fancy articles,
Jeirelry, Clocks, &C., &c.,
in the Store Room and Cellar occupied BY the said
John NJ. Young, for the purposes mentioned in the
said Deed of Trust
H<S-Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M, and
will be continued until all is sold
Tsrms--Cash JOHN II. BLONDEL,
May 20, ls5l---tds. TRUSTEE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

BsB~Dr. Alexander J. Rice Assistant
Surgeon Z. s. Navy, died at Pensacola, on
the Goth ult.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
DIR. WIN. M. HAMMOND

"AyING located himself in Martinsburg o.
III fers his Professional Services to the public
RaS~Ofice at United States Hotel
Martinsburg. May 90 ls5l-fy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
LOST,

A SMALL Gold Bresstpin. The finder WIN re-
n ceiye suitable reward by returning j 70 inc
owner. at THIS OFFICE.
Nav 90 1871
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
WANTED.

A SMART active Boy. from 10 to ~ years Of
IN age, to learn the Cabinet Making business :
None other than an active and intelligent boy
need make application
wM. & HENRY WHEN
Nav 90 1S5t--2t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20
RIBBONS.

ID IBBONS, from cent to 8 per yard--jass ~
II, ceived and for sale by
May 90 GRENsFELDER h scHLoSS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

TyREsH LEMONS and ORANGES, !ast re-
il ceived by RIDDLE nAo
May 20
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-20

MAST INDIA PRESERVED GiNGER.--Jus'
i received BY RIDDLE Dno
May 90
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Arkansas Lead Ore.

Almost every day brings US fresh evidences of the superiority Of the Lead Ore of our State over any that has yet been aSsayed The following certifcate from an experienced and professional assayer and metalgist of St. Louis, will show that il is not all mere speculation with regard to the value of the mines recently opened near our city The specimen alluded to. was taken as an average specimen from the mines of Messrs. SANGER and RosISs on the opposite side of the river. We have, upon our table, one of a similar character, and have seen several apparently much richer It will be seen from the certificate that this Ofe pro duces seuenty eight and nine -tnentistAs parts of pure metal. more than three fourths, of which 7s and 9-lo is lead, and 5 ll-20 is silver, 50 that each pound of the Ore contains over ninety cents in silver.
 This is better than California gold mines, there can De no fiction in this, numerous assays of the ore have been made with very nearly the same re- suit II this IS not sufficient indacement for the investment of CaPial, we should like to know what would be. The miners are convenient to markets the is easily obtained and ail that is wanting to make |. source oi andreaJaed of wealth is the capital 10 put np faffaces and begin with.
 ST. Louis, Mo, March issh, 1851.
 This k to certify that received from John Da- wis, esq, of Little Rock, Arkansas. a specimen Of argentlieroas lead ore, from MesSrs. sanger and Robins mines, selected 6y myself from different specimens, as an average sample, which by guan- tative analysis gives the following result. 73 9i0 u-o, of metallic Lead and 5 ll-20 o-0, Of metallic Silver.
 In testimony hereof, l have signed my name and wish it to be understood, tha; the before mention cd ore in all probability may yel increase n guan- uty as well of lead as silver. and can be worked upon easily in very simple and not expensive way, discovered lately by the undersigned
 (signed.) AUGUSTUS SCHILLER.
 Chemist and Metalleogist.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01

uA young printer named Charles R. s. Boy Palladium, was hung in the year S35, Ill Mobile, Ala, upon charge of having murdered com panion with whom he was travelling. He protes- ted most solemnly, his innocence to the last; but without avail. About four years afler the perpe- tration of this deed, the landlord inNwffeSe house the murder was committed, confessed the crime upon his death-bed. Boyington was young man of fine talents, preposSesSing appearance, whose guilt was deemed conclusive, only from the fact that he was the last person seen with the murder ed man.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Dreadful Murder.

The last WaSlliHgsoG Telegraph has the follow ing:
 Mir Thomas Edwards, who resided near Lost Prairie, in Lafayette county, was lnhumanly mar jercd by two negroes who committed the murder, were but recently purchased by hitn, and were en- gagged al the time In cutting timber near the rIvef have confessed that upon the approach of their master, they killed him with thelr axes, and to avoid detection disemboweled him and threw his body into the nver. The negroes are in custody and will doubt meet the fate the afrocity merits
 Edwards, we are informed, was originally from Tennessee, and has been engaged ia overseeing on Red river for a number of years, deyoiing a aige portion of hs earnings to the support ef his mother and sisters, who still reside in that State The body al last accounts had not been found."
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
A Hard shelI,s nymn Book.

4 traveller called at nightiall at a farmers house, the owner being from home, the mother and daughter being alone, refused to lodge tho traveller How far then, said he 10 a house whete nreae her can get lodgings' Oh, fl you are a preacher. said the old lady, you can stay here. Accordingly he dismognied He deposited hlS saddle bags in the house, and led his horse to the stable. Mean while the mother and daughter were debating the point as to what kiad of preacher he was. He cannot be Presbyterian, Sald the one. for be is not dressed well enough. He IS moi Methodist, said the o.her for hls coat k no; the night cut for Methodist II could find hts Hymn Book. said the daughter. could tell what sort of preacher he iS, and with that thrus, her hand into the sad dle bags, and pulling oel 8asL of liquor. sAe ex- ciauned-" La, mother, he's Hard shelied Bap- fiSsv,
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Commodore Jones.

Our readers will remember that this veteran of the Navy, was recently tried by court martial and suspended from the suryiee. The charge was that of having speculated with. the government funds intrusted to him. He makes long defence in the Washington Union. in which |" he insists upon his innocence of all selfish motives in using the Government funds in California, and declares that he did so merely for the purpose of accommodating the inhabitants, who were greatly embarrassed for want of circulating medium. He exchanged the Governments coin for gold dust, not on account of the profit which the transaction afforded, but for the pleasure which. it gave hun to further the business convenience of the inhabitants. He com plains that the sentence was published without aording him time for an appeal to the Chief Ma eistrate.,.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
The Arkansas Banner.

This excellent paper comes to us this week with a new head and very much improved countenance Its enterprsing proprietor has procured a power press, the only in the State, and new materials We rejoice to this evidence of the prosperity ofou contemporary. We hope, however, in thelr prosperity, our friends of the Banner willEot e1fi IL too much condeScension to shake hands with a Traveller, even fine does dress rather plainly
 ArkaRsas TrapeLer.
 That's the tune we like to hear. Give las hearty grip, old fellow; we never yet refused to shake hands with an honest man and gentleman. If the Travele" in one of his poetic moods, should chance in these parts, we hope he will try us.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Arrival of Jenny Lind at st. Louis.

From the St. Louis hnselligescer of the 18th inst, take the following account of the quiet reccp- ton of Jenny Lind ia St Louis:
 l" At an early hour the splendid equioaga, con siSting of beautiful carriage drawn by four ele- gant white horses ornamaated with flags and TO- Settes, prepared by Mr. c. D. Walton, for the1 re- cepton, drew up al the boat and conveyed the par ty to the Planters House. where rooms have been prepared for them. The exceedingly quiet man nc; of her reception was in coRscnaace- with her expressed wishes, the boat having been parposeIy delayed in order to arrive at an early hour in the morning, aRd thus avoid the crowd of xpectators which would otherwise have thronged the Lepee to witness the reception of SO distinguished per Sonange.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Reconciliation between Gen. scott ant
 Gov. Marcy.
A Washington letter in the New York Express has the following statement:

A Washington letter in the New York Express has the following statement:
 GA reconciliation of difference has taken place between Gen. Scott and Gov. Marcy Both gentle. men being present al supper party given few evenings sinee by J. C. c. Kennedy, Esq, the General expressed to Mir. KeRnedy q determination to make advances to the ex-Secretary of War, with whom he had not been on friendly relations since the Mexican war, stating that he had felt oppgess- cd by the unnecessary continuance of any cold ness between himself and any gentleman. and would much prefer reconciliation. He boped that the Governor would receive his expressions in the same spirit by which he was inf uenced in making them.
 The advances were made; and the result was as he had hoped The whole company, among hon were Ex x-Governor Crittenden Attorney General: Ex Governor Lstcher, of Kentucky, now minister to Mexico; Edward Everett, late president of liar yard University; Mr. Stuari, Secretary of the In- terror, &c., seemed much delighted with the affair and it's results. At the supper table Ex- Governor Marcy was tessted1 as the late Governor of New York and as Ex-Secrctary of War, in response to which the Ex-(aoyernor remarked that, whatever celebrity might attach to hun as Secretary of War was reflected glory or honor-refected from the gallant men and brave officers with the notice of whose conduct he was honored, and especially from hIm, who has been a distinguished Major General for 37 years-longeT than any other man living. The expressions SO deiicately made were. received with burst of applause. and created for the speaker feelings of admiration which will en- dure when the festive occasion shall Slumber in foISetfulneSs.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
N. Orleans Cotton Trade.

The Crescent of the 25th ult, speaks of the prospect in atering terms, and in referring to the heavy business done the previous week in cotton it says the sales reached some tAirtysspeH thou saDd bales. Prices, too, have. steadily advanced, and are now fully md quarter cent above the lowest point Of depression some weeks since.-- This is attributable, in some degree. to the recent favorable account from Europe. but still more, we believe. 10 a growing conviction that the first and more moderate estimates of the crop are likely to prove in the end the most correct.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
EAST ARKANSAS.
important and valnble Discoyery.

Among the many valuable dlseovefies of late years none is entitled to nole notice, and shoald be more generally adopted. than that made by the late Dr. J. H. Johnson of New Orleans. By chemi- cal combinations, the inventor has found mc thol whereby co1dage, sheetlng, and in short all yege- table fibre. can be rendered completely fire proof The magnitude of this discovery Is so startling that we almost al oaee pronounce il impossible, and nothing short of actual experience could convince us Of it's reality; bat undertand from yefy res- peetable authority that the test has been made; and, if true. is general adoption as one of the great Ineans of saving life and property to aD n- eaieulable amount mast follow. So gefesal IS tho operation of this agent combined Il saId of well known chemical properties that t is hardly pos sible to calculate the uses to which It may be ap piied
 The laws of Congress requiring he nze of wife tlller ropes can scarcely be carried into ee;, be- cause 0f the unsetvIce2be and Hnmanageable ar tscle which s required to be usei; whefeas, Oy this invention the common tller'FOpe can bc used wi;h perfect safety The result of tbls alleged discovery would be, that the eosiage and sails oi ships can be so Dnpfegnaied by thus agent is 0 render them perfectly secure ffum iire. How many hyes are lost and how much property sacrificed because tps earrag and hardy fireman IS unable to appsoaoa tbc 6Je-pfoof garments, he miehi al- most waik though the dery ordeal anSeathet ii might be aipi,ed also to the manufacture ol H3aey sstcs, wsiis Of vaults. fooss of houses, and all 0tker objects into the composition of wblc5 7ny vegetable fibre may enieo
 The widow Of the imYeaior is nov n this oiiY fer the purpose gf bringing tals important sabites to the notice of the government and we doubt not she will succeed in hsg eadesFors io have the is- yenton fairly recognized. aud, 4 tIe fesaiis should proye successful, tEe srlcle nlghi be used ia ih" 4iis rSnt branches ~he.e 4 eaa be appled.
 W4sA. t'sion 7tA iAsf.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
suicide of a Student in the na1raId College.

suicide Of q Student in the HarraTd College.
 About ten o'clock on the night of Sunday, the 9th instant Robert TToup Paine was found dead on c sofa, in his room in Holworthy Hall, in the College He left letter tn his father, Doctor Martin Paine, of New York, stating that he died by his own hand, and memorandum that he had taken thirty grains of morphine in champagne, a bottle of which, uncorkedand partly empty, was found on the table. On the table were also found a paper containing twenty grains of morphine, and a bank bill to pay the debt of the deceased.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
oar Collector.

collections and receive subscriptions for the AR- KANSAS BANNER.
 He has already started upon tour through the following counties: WHITE. INpErESDExcE, JACKSON AApssoS, HARD, FRANKLIN, SEARCH PorE, MARION, JOHNSON, CARROLL. CONWAY.
 vAN BUREx. We hope onr subscribers will remember rlse printer, and be ready to pay up.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Well what of

It has been generally circulated that Mir. Stan ley was the challenging party in the duel between himself and NIT. Inge. This IS a mis statement,- The Atahrma Adrerliser and Gazette says:-Col Inge took the initiative lR that matter. Iufening probably, from Mir. Stanley remarks, that he did no, design noticing The affair, Col. Inge addressed
 him a note asking him <Stanley) if he he4d himself personally responsible for his remarks; and upon NIT. Stan.eys replying in the affirmative Col. lnge at once sent challenge, and the meeting cnsued.
Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-01
Democratic Meeting in Bradley c.uas

Democratic Meeting in Bradley Csuasy.
 We gre requested to announce that a meeting of the democratic citizens of Bradley county. will be held at the Court house. ia the town of War Ten, on the first Monda, in April. for the purpose of selecting delegates to represent Brady county in the State Democratic Conyeption. to be held in the city of Little Rock oa the fourth Monday in April. to D, minate democratic candidate for Rep sesentatiye to Congress-.