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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-11-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in European affairs was the
policy upon which WASHINGTON and our Consttu-
tional Fathers founded this Republic. Amid the
severest trials Of the French Revolution, Washing
ton chung to This policy, followed by Adams, and
even BY Jefferson, whose sympathies were so
strong with France, and hatred SO great Of Eng
land, often to tempt him. but never to divert him
from it. The Democratic party carried the policy
so far, during John Quincy Adams's administra-
ton, that in the matter of the Panama Congress, to
be held upon our own continent, he was bitterly
assailed for proposing TO send there only an APP
parently intervening Minister.-N. Y. Express
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-11-29

The following brief letter from Captain WANDER
BILT gives, in few words, an account of the sue
cess of one of the most adventurous enterprises
ever undertaken:
SAX JUAN DEL NoRrE, Nov. 2, 1851.
Dean SIR arrived here this morning in the steamship
Daniel Webster with the Central america Of 400
tons burden, in too, after passage Of ten days. notwith
standing all the knowng ones" and particularly those Of
the greatest experience Of the seang part of the
nifty, pronounced il to be impossible.
When left New York it predicted that she would be
let loose before should be six hours Twas sangune
that by proper and attention could be done. The FIRST
night out il rough and parted of large haws-
This would have been the last Of the tow had not
been here but got another hawse attached and again
went on, continuing 60 ahead until arrived here with
every thing In perfect order
shall start morning for Lake Nicaragua and
careful attention and perseverance, will get her over the
rapids she shall be there's although do consider all
certain. Therefore, you hear Of her loss You not Be
disappointed She large vessel 10 get up through this
river drawing about -four fest 81 water when you know
pretended, do nov, to navigate Il it greater
draught than twenty 10 twSesw0 inches which il the
drsusAs Of tue email iron steamers nov navigating t. Whe
the expedition that hes thus M marked the progress Of this
little vessel is taken into consideration think Il will some
what astonish the world You recollect that had her built
in twentyscven days She lay 10 New York some six days
waiting the departure of the Daniel Webster and ten DAYS
bring her here distance OF 200 miles by sea- The whole
time from the first stroke of hammer towards her construc-
ton but fory-three days Let try to beat it.
You will hear the result Of attempt reach the lake
BY the Promefheu leaving here about the 17th instant
Respectfully, yours,
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT.
Mr.. d. b. AIrrr Neuv yoyk fE
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-11-29
MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION.


The Convention, called by authority Of law, up
on the recommendation of Gov. QU1TMAN, assem-
bled in Jackson, Mississippi, on the 10th Novem-
Der, and was organized by the election Of CORNELIUS
CARMAcK as President, FLEMING L. SWAMI as Sec
rotary, and THOMAS PALMER, publisher of the Flag
of the Union,'' as Printer. Of the ninety-eight
Delegates composing the Convention, eighty-one
are Union men.
Previous to completing the organization Of the
Convention resolution was adopted requiring each
member, he presented his credentials, to take
oath to support the Constitution ofthe United States.
The proceedings of the first four days relate
merely TO the necessary preliminary business.
Having refused to adjourn sine die at the close Of
the first days session, committee of thirteen
bers was elected on Tuesday to prepare resolutions
for the action of the Convention. To this commit
tee, of which Mr.. ]. A. VENTREss was chairman,
all the resolutions submitted to the Convention were
referred. The committee presented its report al
the afternoon session of Thursday, and it was or
dered 10 be printed but copy of thas reached
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-11-29

FROM MEXICO.
The revenue cutter For,Oard, Capt. NoNEs, ar
ri,ed below New Orleans on the 10th instant, in
-four days from Vera Cruz.
The dates from the city Of Mexico to the 9Th instant
buhere appears to be news though the Government was
greatly alarmed at the posture of affairs the Rio Grande
yet in the distracted condition of its councils and the intense
hostility Of faction, efficient step had been taken to quell
the evol The Chamber Of Deputies represented be the
Of fierce conenon the Opposition censung the Co.
for nernessdue doubt its utter lack
asserting that the Of CARvAJAL is
open attempt to dsmember Mexico They likewise abuse
AvAL for raising the prohibitions at the Rio Grand and
charge him with being in league with the enemy, while in
reality AvAos has acted not only with commendabe foresight
and prudent policy, but to tho last accounts had defend
ed Maamoros with determined courage. Amidst these dis
sensions Of parties it may be naturally expected that very
vigorous exeron has been made puan end the revolution
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-11-29

Mr.. d. B. ALLEN, New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

E5y-Lct no one deceive themselves that becann
single excess ANY Kind does uot occasion nline.
diately mn attack OF disease il Is therefore harm.
less. Every violation Of nh organic law, carris
with il sooner or later its punishment. 10 tho
great majority Of situations in which man Is sl.
posed in social life it is the continued application
oflcss powerful ralses which gradually, aud oitea
impcreeptibly effects the change. and rufus the
constitution, bcf,re danger is dreamt Of ThemA.
jori,y Of human ailments are Of slow growth AMI VI
slow progress, consequently admit only Of slos
cure Scrcfaia, Consumption, Dyspepsia, White
Swellinps. Gorr Chronic Affections ofthe Stomach
Liver Spine, lead Eyes, and Extrelnities embrace
this classeach being the effect OF alterttionia
the vessels of nutrition, eHecting vegitatlsc liia
from an antecelcnt acqsrcl. or here litary caassi
aud noticing short OF powerful alfsrativs melicne',
promises the least hope to The invalid. Palliatses
viii never cure, aud often do much nischtcf.-Ion-
les and AAeati,cs, combined with proper regm'
of diet-the one to strengthen the o.her 70 change
morbid action, are " hat pathology insalcitss. Try
DR.. Keeicr;s Sars.pariila.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
one OF r.IB cHivALHY.

Democrats ye who have been tho firm
friends of Old Hickory. friends of the Union,
look at the poll book Of tie late election,
and find that Noses S. Grdniham Esq the
Democratic nominee for the State Senate
Voted for Henry Bediager, the avowed and
acknowledged seccssionist. You repudiatcd
Mr.. Bedinger, what will you do with Mr.
Grantham, who voted for sccessionist--a
&C to the Irish Relief Bill. Look to this
matter aud act consistently.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
Mr.. itEEs DECLINES.

he regret tie necessity which compcls Mr.
Recs to decline running for seat in the next
House of Delegates. Ills election would
have been certain,
Star Mills, November 18th, 1851.
Mr. Edtors--In the Gazette Of this week,
] notice published the proceedings Of the
wlig meeting held at the Court House. in
Martinsburg, on Monday last, and that upon
me was conferred the honor Of being selected
by that meeting as a candidate for a seat in
the next House Of Delegates Of Virginia.
Allow me to say. that | am governed by
circumstances which at once renders my com
pliance with the wishes of my friends to be.
come candidate for that important station
entirely impraeticable. Engaged as am, in
business which requires my undivided AT.
tention, wishing to be known in the political
world only as an humble voter, having no as
pirations to any Office whatever ! must ask
you to withdraw my name from the conspic
uous position in wlicb it has been placed
Very Respectfully,
Your Friend,
SAM'L d. REEFS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
TIE I.uNaAEIAs ExlLEs


The New York Post Of Wednesday, after
noon, says
The parting Of the exiles from the u. S.
Steamer Mississippi was scene Of great IN
tercst They dined on board With the Of
ficers Of the tligate, aud the pleasant inter-
change Of complimentary toasts, and patriot
ic sentiments, showed how cordial and sincere
was the regret experienced at the separation
about to take place. DR. Blacknall, the Sur
geon ofthc Mississippi, made happy speech,
concluding By proposing the health Of the
Hungarian ladies. Another Of the officers
offered as sentiment, IF the exiles shall
again feel it their duty to engage in another
revelation in Hungary, may their cause be
successful" This was received with the ut
most enthusiasm. Towards four o'clock the
committee arrived at the Navy Yard with
carriages. to convey the guests to the Irving
House, where rooms have been provided for
them, and where they will remain compare
lively secluded until the arrival Of Kossuth
The crew Of the Mississippi were mustered
on deck, and briefly addressed by First Lieu
tenant Chaplin, who reminded them Of the
pleasure they had all derived from the pres
enco Of their guests during the voyage, and
announced that the time to part had now ar
rived. Colonel Bcrzenczy then requested his
countr, men to doll their hats, said to the
crew:
"Ny friends, we take down cur bats before
you, aud We thank you for your kindness, and
for your cordially shown TO US. We are now
poor poorer far than you. We were prison
crs, but now are liberated from prison. My
friends, do not forget MS. You are happy
men, for you are citizens Of America all
Of you are happy, much more than we are,
because we have no fatherland. We have
kst all our fathers, our mothers, our brothers.
and our friends. We have no place whittier
to GO; no spot in this wide world which we
can call home. But We have found hospital
ty, only, here among you in America; and
we feel conseled by your kindness 1t gives
us pleasure to find hospitality in your coun-
try; and if we return to Hungary. we viii
say to all Hungaians, that they should con
tinue to be good patriots, and to treat worthy
cxiles and unfortunates as you treated U.s.
God bless you; be our friends"
The response to this feeling address was
three cheers, given with heartiucss charac-
teristic Of our gallant tars. The parting
with the officers was still more affecting--
With them the intercourse had been more in
innate, and the regret on separation was more
poignant The stern soldiers, who had braycd
the pcrils Of battle, and endured the hardships
of exile with unceasing fortitude, embraced
the officers Of the frigate in the Hungarian
manner. kissed their checks and wept The
sensbilitics Of the man who could witness
such scene unniovcd must he blunted in
deed When the exilcs entered the carriages.
the crew gave another round Of cheers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
MASSACHUSETTS, ELECTION.

Boston, November II, p M.-The en-
tire State has now been heard from, aud the
vote stands Winthrop, (Whig,) CASIO !;
Boutwell,, (Dem.) 1852; Palfrcy, Gree
Soil } %, 5S3 There is therefore no choice
Of Governor by the people. Last year the
vote stood: Briggs. Whig,) 55,77S; Bout
well, (Dem) 36,025; Phillips. Gree Soil, }
2T,636 The Wing increase is 1902; the
Democratic 1859; and the Free Soil $50.
The probabilities are in favor Of Wing
Legislature. The following are the returns
for the Senate: 20 Wings. IL Coalition
The character Of the House will depend
upon the elections yet to take place. Par
ties now stand, Wings 162, Coalition 143,
no choice 1872. A number of towns have vo-
ted to send no representation.
The majority against the Convention to
frame new Constitution is 1922. and the
majority against amendment tQothe City
Charter is 2,544.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
WHO WANTS a PAPERl

The coming six months will be full of mat
tiers of great interest. The State election.
The session Of the Virginia Legislature. one
Of great interest of the people. The session
of Congress-an the election of County Of
ficers, all render it very important that every
one should have paper We will furnish
the Gazette" for the next six months for
"Oae dollar" Win not our friends make a
little effort and each send us one new sub
scribcr. II viii be a small and easy mat
ter to them, but very great matter to US.
Try IT, We wish to make some improve
ments in the Gazette which this will en-
able US to do.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

THE IRISH ELL.

The Washington Republic in replying to
the Washington Union on the subject of tho
Virginia State elections, makes the following
reference to the votes of Col. Johnson and
Mr.. Lcake against the bill appropriating
$500 900 for the relief of Ireland:
by reference to the journal Of tho House,
under date of March ], 1S47, (page 452,
the following entries will be found:
.The bill from the Senate, (No. l1S) en-
titled "An act to provide some relief for the
suffering people of Ireland, was read first
and second time.
"Mr. George w Jones moved that it be
laid on the table and the question being
put it was decided in the negative-ayes "A
nays ST."
The yeas and nays were recorded, and
among those in favor Of the motion to lay on
the table, or in other words to defeat the bill,
will No found those of Joseph johnson and
Shelton T. Ledke, the candidates Of the
Union for Governor and Lieutenant Govern
or of Virginia
What say you. Irishmen and descendants
Of Irishmen. to such friendship as this On
Tue eve VI ClcCtIoVc, WuSu Joui WINS arg
wanted, the Union and its Democratic friends
swear you are glorious people, and that
they are your best frionds But when the
day OF your adversely comes-when your
countrymen are staryng-when the whole
nation is moved by feelings of Christian
charity - these men deny you even crust OF
bread to save your friends and countrymen
from their horrid fate Nay, more; the
Union and the Democratic party are now
calling on you 10 honor the men-Johnson
and Ledke-who turned q deaf ear to the
! plcadiugs Of your suffering country.
But this is not all the evidence. Messrs
Johnson and Lcake having been defeated in
/ their attempts to strange the bill, it was re-
! ferred to tire Committee Of Ways and Means.
On the third day Of march lS47, Mr.. Win
throp, Of Boston doubtless rejecting the will
Of his enlightened and generous constituents,
it appears from the journal (page 496 J
moved that the rules he suspended, for the
purpose Of enabling him to offer a resolution
instructing the committee of Ways and
Means to report forthwith to the House the
bill from tie Senate for the relief of Ireland
And tho question being put it was decided
in the negatye--yeas 81, and nays 102.--
Fortunately the yeas and nays were again
recorded and again we fad the names oil
Joseph Johnson ane Shelton Il. Leake record
ed against the claims Of humanity and tic
cause Of suffering ireland.
We agair commend these facts, transcri.
bed word for word from the official journal
to tue attention of our Irish fellow citizens
who are now sought to be gulled into the
support Of johnson and Leake the men who
in the hour of adversely, were opposed tC
Ireland Acts speak louder than words
Believe, not. then the hattering words o.
dcmagogues. who would deceive you. Look
to what these men have done when they had
the power to aid you, and not TO what they
or their friends may promise 10 do, wher
they are seeking your votes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
DEDICATION.

The new Presbyterian Church in this place
was dedicated on Thursday night last. The
Rev Dr. Pluumcr of Baltimore, preached the
dedication sermon.
This discourse was one Of the most finish
cd aud powerful that we lave ever listened
to, and held for an hour and half in almost
brcathlcss silence, large and deeply intc-
rested audience.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
Mr.. Boteier's reply.

Fountain Rock, Nov. 9Th 1851.
Gcntlemen.--I received to- day your IA
vor of the 18th inst, informing me Of the
very hatteiing and unlocked for honor which
was yesterday conferred upon me by the
IFhig Senatorial Convention at Martisburg.
Aud although the honor is one which did
not seek and which had not the remotest
expectation of receving--inasmuch as | had
been induced by unforeseen contingencies to
request my friends from Sbepherdstown to
withdraw my name from the consideration OF
the Conyentioa--yet it comes to me now un
der circumstances so grateful 20 my feelings,
and with so many assurances that my accep-
lance Of it will be in accordance with the ex-
peetatijn Of the wing party generally in the
district. that | do not feel at liberty to dis
regard tie dictates Of the duty it imposes mp
on mo-I therefore accept the nomination
with no other reluctance than that which
arises from The consciousness that the com
plimcnt It implies, would have been far more
iitly conferred upon some older aud ADLER
member of the party.
Bnh my warmcst acknowledgements t'
the mcuIbers of the Convention for thus man
Hesitation Of their confidence which in thS
Gaming canvass shall do my best to desery'
--and with many thanks to yourselves. gen
,lemen, fer the kind manner in which yor
nave been pleased to infosm me of my nom
nation.
n,p, with great respect and esteem,
Very truly yours,
A. II. BOTELER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
sPArx avn rnE rnsrnp srArrs.

A Washington letter in the New York
Journal Of Commerce says
The negotiations with Spain, through the
Spanish minister here, on the subject Of the
release of American prisoners, and the salts
faction to be rendered By this Governments to
the Spanish Consul and Spanish residents Of
New Orleans, has gone on very smoothly !:
and it was the general impression that the
whole matter would be soon definitely settled,
and to the mutual satisfaction of both Gov
ernments.
All that Spain was supposed to demand,
or is entitled to demand, Of this Government.
is compensation to the Consul and other
Spanish subjects for their losses il the New
Orleans riots, or in consequence Of their ex-
pulson from the city. and disavowal Of those
injurious acts and of any violation Of the
privileges Of the Consul by this Government
A week ago it might have been, and was.
supposed that the whole difficulty was ended
But it appears that the Spanish minister Iias
demanded that salute of twenty guns
be fred upon the return Of the Spanish Con-
sui to New Orleans. Ii understand it, it
has been required that the Spanish flag, when
hoistcd over the Consular Office, shall be sa-
lutcd with twenty-four guns.
Mr.. Webster has, as / surmise, refused to
assent to this But he proposes that the
acts complained of be disavowed BY this Gov
ernment, and that it be recommended to Con-
gress to make an appropriation to pay the
sum which may be agreed upon, as suitable
compensation to the Consul and to the Span
ish subjects who arc residents in New Or
leans.
The subject is still before the President
and the Cabinet. and it is not decided wheth-
err to accedc to Mr. Caldcron's terms or not
lin the particular Which he insists upon
that is, national salute to the Spanish flag
Mr.. Calleron. as | have reason to believe. is
in the meantime very anxious as to the re-
suit.
Should sir. Calderon demand be complied
with, the American prisoners in Cuba and in
Spain will he Immediately released.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
TuscARoRA LoDGE.

Ataregular meeting of Tusearora Lodge,
No. p, |. 90. r., on NJ by evening
November 10, 1851, on motion of Bro. E.P.
Hunter,
Rpsolred, That the thanks Of this Lodge
be and are hereby rendered to the Trustees
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, for the
use of said Church on Saturday the Sth.
Resolred, That the thanks of this Lodge
be rendered to Bro. Norman Miller, for his
able and efficieut address on that occasion.
Resolped, That the thanks of this Lodge
be rendered TO the Rev Mr. Thomas for his
services on that occasion.
ReSolred That the Thanks of this Lodge
be rendered to the Cecilian Band for their
services on that occasion,
WIN. L. CHAMBERS, Sec'Y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., Va. |
November IA. 1851. {

H. r. Boteler, Esq:--At Convention
held in this place to day of Delegates appoin-
ted by the wings of Berkeley and Jefferson,
to nominate candidate for the State Senate
The selection fell with great unanimity upon
yourself, and the undersigned were appointed
q committee to advise you Of the same. Your
known devotion to our Glorious Union, the
great wing cause, and the recent State re-
forms, induce the hope that you will accept
the nomination, aud bear our flag triumphant
ly through the coming contest.
With great consideration and respect We
have the honor to be
Your obedient servents,
JOHN Z. RAMTRAMCK
Il. ". ROBINSON,
J. ID. STARRY,
CpgDgliitee
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18

pEgr Haldudge's Statistical Almanac for
1852, estimated the number Of newspaper
sheets published in the United States, an
nually at IL. $4,000, being equal to sixteen
aud half copies year for every man. wo-
man and child While in the British empire
only one is published for every 2,oCo Of the
inhabitants; in Belgium, one to every 25,-
000 in Persia one to every 20,1S6; in Rus
STA only three to every 100000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-18
A NEW SOUTHERN ExTrnrRrsr
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q large sheet, magni6ccutly printed upos
splendid paper, contains Original Tall,
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