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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
sTATE IvTELLIGEgcE.

The Petersburg lnteiligcneer says that ffly-two
miles of the south-side railroad are now in run
ming order.
The Spiritual RaPpcrs, who recently settled in
Fayette county, are about to publish two news
papers.
The Hon r. k Meade has consented to be a
candidate for The Office of Judge ia the second Jul
,iieial District
The Lychbarg ana Tennessee Railroad was
opened on the 25!h ultimo to Little Otter Bridge
distance of23 miles.
The story of tue discovery ofa skeleton and a
chest ofgold in an excavation at Buchanan, ispro-
uouneed fabrication.
The Lynchburs Express thinks the Railroad
Cars will be making regular trips between that
place and Liberty by the nil lie OF March
The South Side railroad was in running.order
last Saturday week as far as Burkes in Prince
Edward county, a distance OF 81 miles.
In an affray, lately, On the Yves: Fork of Kan
awha, in Gilmer county. a man named Parsons
shot his wife with rifle. He has been arrested
revival ofrcligion is in progress in the Meth
odist Church, South, in Leesburg, Areyival pre-
walls, also, in the Presbyterian Church. Woodstock.
young man named Abraham Mckay, was
found dead on Dry River, in Rockingham county.
on Wednesday week. He was addicted to drink
ing
George Bond, cattle droyer of Tyler county,
who mysteriously disappeared last October it is
said, has lately written letter home from Cali.
/ fornia.
Two candidates for the Nagistracy are announ-
ced in the LewisbuIg Chronicle, and two in the
Hardy Wing. These are the first announcements
for this Office that we have noticed
Judge G II Lee is very strongly recommended
for seat in the Court of Appeals from, the North.
west section. From the indications in the papors
ofthat region, it would seem that he will have no
! opposition,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
EUROPEAN WAR PREPARATIONS.

Items Of intelligence from various parts Of
Europe brought BY the last steamers, make
mention Of warlike preparations Of the differ
ent Powers. In the annexed summary the
reader has birds eye view Of them:
Aasices from Lisbon, Of the 18th Fehrua-
nv, state that tie Portuguese were preparing
for ali contingencies, and for The ereHta0li-
ties of European ioar. Recruiting was
going on all over the country. and heavy
guns were being mounted on all the fortress
& from which artillery had been withdrawn
after the civil war of 1S4T.
The Paris correspondent Of the London
News states that confidential order bad
been issued by the Minister of Var to al
the Generals to hold themselves ready, Nth
all their personnel and material, for a
Increment uhieh is fTed for the 22d Feb
yuarV. The initiative was to be taken this
time by the troops at Lyons under the com.
mand oe Gen Castellane. On the ODD it
was expected the empire would be proclaim
cd The impending coup dc main is col
cred by reports in favor OF a French Protec-
torate in Italy. Louis Napoleon is repre-
scented to be in a state Of complete exhaus-
ton, both Of mind and body, which is usual
aite. periods Of great energy and excitement
Agents of France are said to be at work
sedulously sapplng tie allegiance the Bel
gian army; so that military declaration in
fdror Of annexation to France might easily
be got up in any Belgtcn garrison
The Belgian Government has ordered an
augmentation Of 100 men in each Of the
batalions Of the regiments Of the line Of
tie army Of Belgium AS there are 40
battalons, the total increase Of the land for.
ces viii be 1900 men. 1t was reported that
the government was about to apply to the
Chambers for credit Of six millions of francs
for the establishment of an intrenched camp
in the eavirons Of Antwerp. aud for putting
into state of defence the tete dc Flanders
Several of the Swiss journals rciterate
report that had obtained considerable eurren-
cy, to the effect that the Federai Council
had demanded The Intervention of Great
Britain against France, and ;.tat Tie French
Minister lods preparing 10 depart. The
French cabinet has presented note, com
planning Of the hostility Of the Swiss press to
Louis Napoleon
Tie forts Of Milan are to Be Immediately
completed, and erery preparation made for
the erentualty Of arar.
The Russian force in the Baltic, at the
present moment, numbers forty tsro sail Of
the line, all powerfully eqniPped, aJly nan
ned, extensively stored, and ready for action.
The Paris correspondent of the Lon1on
Times afirms that the government Of Louis
Napoleon is not on good terms with the En-
peror of Russia, and that decided GOODNESS
exists.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
II 3 PENpLEroN, ! csc,.s
G II STUART,
VIRGINIA LEGisLATURE.


in the Senate, on Thursday. Mr. stoyall,
from the Committee Of Finance aud Claims,
reported adversely on the petition Of illam
Yeaton, asking tie release Of the Common
wcalth's right to certain land; and bill for
the relief Of Joshua G Guauel of the county
Of Fairfax
House bill entitled IAN act Cor the relief
of Vim III Muir Of the town of Alexandria,
was after an explanation By Nlr Thomas, read
a third time and passed The ayes and noes
being required, the vote was unanimous.
In the House of Delegates, BY Mr. Massey
- That the committee on Trade, Sc. enquire
iato the cxpedeacy Of reporting a bill i1cor-
porating the Potomac River Steamboat Com.
pany.
The greater part Ct tie day was spent in
electing, by joint vote with the Senate. a
Brigadier General in the place of Gen. Brnx-
ton decd Il j Muse of Sussex county, was
elected.
The House resumed the consideration. in
Committee of the Whole, of the bill specify
ing what property shall and shall not be list
cd for taxation.
The pending amendment being the mo.
ton OF Mr. jackson of L and Il, to strike out
So much of tho 18th section as directs the
Commissioners to deduct the amount due by
any person from the amount of solvent bonds,
&c, held by such person, ia ascertainipg the
same--was rejected
Mr. Price moved to strike out the words
18th of May by which time the commission
ers are required to return their lists He
-, Il,
believe that some Of the commissioners could
complete their labor until the middle of June.
The proposition was rejeeted--ayes 80, noes
CD. fs
After fun tier amending the bill, the Com
mittee rose and reported to tie House the
billiard amendments
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

agree to the conference asked BY the Hou.
of Representatives.
On motion, ordered that the committee !,
the part Of the Senate consist Of three ma
bess. to be appointed by the Chair, "A
Messrs Shields. Smith and Feleh were 4.
pointed accordingly.
Adjourned til. Monday.
House The House resolved itself ip,o,
Committee of the Whole on the state Of n.
Union, and resumed the consideration Of Il.
bill giving homestead Of one hundred ,nS
sixty acres to every head Of family on Ger.
tain conditions.
Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio, addressed the com.
miitce in favor Of granting lands for the ii.
digsnt insane, for educational purposes. and
for aiding works Of internal improvements,
Mr.. Chastain, Of Ga, defended the eoust;.
tntional Union party Of Georgia, and claimed
the larger share of the honor of passing Ii,
Compromise measures for the Democrats
party.
Mr.. Olds defended his position on de pfe.
sidential question, conacmning the exhibition.
in the Hall whish have the effect Of SHOWING
a division in tie democratic party, and es.
horting to harmony. and promising to do bat.
tie under the flag Of the nominee Of the Bal.
timo.e Convention.
Mr.. Davis, Of Massachusetts,, obtained tbo
floor. when the Committee rose and tie House
adjourned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
FLAX COTTON.


We are Indebted to the Hon c J. Faux
ner Cor some beautiful specimens Of FLAX
Cotton, an article intended 10 superccde tic
use Of Cotton. Claussons method gt pre-
pairing the haz is said to be rapidly extending
itself in this country In eight of the States
the right Of using it has been purchased by
various parties; and this has given gFea. i'm
pulse to tie growth Of Flax Mr.. Ellsworth,
formerly of the Patent Cii in Washington
and now resident in the Wabash valley d
Indiana. has sown five huadrcd acres with
fax seed and Col Baker, Of Illinois. is large
ly engaged both in the cultivation and pre-
paraton Of the rlaut.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
MIR. HICKMAN.


The Lancdsterian, Pennsylvania Dem
ocratic paper is very severe in its comments
on the political character of Mr.. BUCHANAN,
and the proceedings of his Jealous friends -
1t denies his right to be considered the choice
of the State Democracy, and charges that
the show of strength put forward in his be-
half is the result of crafty scheming, and not
the reflex of the party will 1t reviews the
efforts made on past occasions to elevate him
to the Presidency, and cites facts to prove
that then, as now, the meetings held 10 his
favor were one-sided, and were neither more
nor less than the contrivances Of tricksters.
in whom the majority Of the party repose no
confidence. "Ifhe is strong. the writer per-
tinently asks, "wby is it that now the party
is divided on bis account? II the people
were for him. is it not reasonable to suppose
that unanimity would be seen in his own
county. aud throughout his own readopted
StateT
The quarrel is worth watching, as pretty
Illustration ofthe harmony which we are told
pcrvades the Democratic ranks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
THE WHEELING BRIDGE CASE.

The following are the leading facts 10 this
important suit:
l. The Wheeling bridge is 95 feet high,
and has clear span Of 1.0l0 feet, being cree
ted without pcirs.
2. The extreme foods in the Ohio, which
the court allow to be considered in the cause,
rise 80 feet high.
3. Boats with chimneys not exceeding go
feet in height can pass under the bridge on
the highest floods recognised by the court
4. There are seven steamboats,. recently
built, which have raised their chimneys to
heights varying from 70 to IS feet, and which
claim the right to pass the bridge, in any
stage Of the water, without lowering their
pipes.
5 To accommodate these seven boats The
Supreme Court has decided that this struc-
ture, which cost more than $200.00 must
be abated
8. The plans of the bridge were published
two years in advance Of its erection, and no
complaint or objection was made until tho
Bridge company had expended their entire
capital.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
cARp.

A report being in circulation to the effect
that the undersigned. ia the event Of The cleo
ton Of Mr. John II Linens. to the Sherifal-
~, Is 20 he bis deputy, be avsils himself Of
this means to shy that the report is entirely
without foundation, 10 understanding of the
sort eye, having existed between them. In
justice to sIr Lil.eas think it proper to
make this statement, believing the report has
oecnsdesigninsly fabricated to result in his
Injury. Q. T. COMEGY8.
March 1862
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

On Thursday last, Mr.. J c. Rawlins provided a
most surnptuous dinner at Rawlin's Hotel. after a
large number Of invited guests had partaken, the
following proceedings were had
81 a meeting Of the gentlemen Who at
tended the dinner given BY J. G. Rawlins. In
Martiusburg Mr. JOHN u NORRIS was
called to tie chair. g. W SAfrfN0ToN, ap-
pointed Vice President; Or Il. i. pEvDLE-
ToN, Secretary. and e. IL STUART, Assistant
Secretary
On motion committee Of seven was APP
pointed to express the sentiments Of this
meeting Committee Capt i G Alburtis,
J yincenheler. C.stary, II \ Gallaher, "
II Hayden, Norman Miller and : Alburtis.
The committee appointed to draft resoln-
tions expressive of the sentiments Of this
meeting, beg leave to report the following:
Rcsolred, That the evidence given this
day by our host and hostess Of their ability
to cater to the appetite and comfort of their
guests, justly entities them 70 the liberal pa
troaage Of tie public
Resolted. therefore, That we recommend
Rawlin's Hotel to the citizens Of Berkeley
County and tie public generally, believing
that every want Of the patrons Of this house,
viii receive due attention.
RcSolrcd. That these proceedings be pub
lished in tie newspapers Of Berkeley and
Jefferson.
JOHN Z NORRIS, Prcs't.
J , , P l'I',I,.ls sse-rs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
DEMOCRACY rnnIL.


The two Highest authorities which can be
atdaccd, testify 70 the eminent danger Of the
Democratic rafty Mr, buchanan. enc 81
the most prominent Democratic candidates
for tie Presidency. has recently spent some
time in Washington, ard extended lis trip to
K;chmoud. During those visits, he had am
pie opportunities Of observing tie 'signs Of
the time" having every means Of ascertain
ing tie facts frcm tho most prominent, and
influential members Of the party, from every
section Of the Union The result of lis re-
aeetioGs is given IN Che Union Of the 1st
instant The Union the organ Of the Dem
ocratie party being at the head quarters of
al political light and knowledge, speaks as
one having authority, and repeats the idea Of
Mr. Dachanan aud frankly acknowledges its
truth, willie it laments of course that 'ele
ments Of dscord and dissention 60 paralze
the Democratic party at Washington. oil
and water wont mix The fact is the Dem
oeFatic party is composed Of too many ele-
ments to harmonise Abolitionism, AID dis
union, Tree soilisnfsiil secession, Intcrven-
zion and nor-interyeniion, Tariff and anti
tariff, all eonspire to place the party in tie
awkwarl predicancnt in which, by its own
best authority, it is now represented to he,
Here is from the Union OF tie lst:
Tie Present Posture Of the Democratic
Parfy.--"Ihe democratic party never was in
greater peril than i present. - Mr Bachan-
ans baltimore letter.
ellis declaration was made by Dir Buch-
anan after having visited Washington city,
and therefore with full Knowledge of the
clcmeuts Of dscorl and tiSsention which have
paralzod the democratic party at tie Capitol
II IS deeply to be lameuted that with over
majorities ia both houses, and with
in three months Of the opening Of the presi-
Dental canvass, one of the most distinguished
mombers Of our party and one of the most
prominent candidates for the presidential
nomination. should be forced by the uccessi-
lies Of the case to make such an ay0wal -
Bat it is still more to be lamented that the
truth Of the declaration cannet he gainsaid,
and hence we have no fault to fad with its
avowal ltwere better to look dangers fu,l
in the face, and to view them in all their
length aud breadth at TIE very threshold,
rather than to close our eyes upon them I'M
til they become irrem5diabe. After having
carefully and painfully surveyed the whole
ground, we are constrained to declare to the
democracy throughout the Union that in our
pinion, "tlse democratic PARTY ncrer' uas in
greater peril than at present" and we are
,rat6ed that the warning which the declara-
ton implies comes from one whose voice is
50 desegedly potent in our ranks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
GENERAL SCOTT.


Weinsert with pleasure, in another column,
an article in vindieatiou Of this distinguished
gentleman. The first captain, of the age, he
has ever been true and stcaliast Wing of
conservative tendencies. The Democrats
complain very much of lin, as altogether un-
Git to be the candidate Of the Wigs, because
Mr. Seward is said to favor his election -
This may be a sufficient ground for democrat
lie opposition; but it would not suffice tor US
IL be is the nominee Of the Wing party, we
shall, as we have unboubting confidence in
his wisdom, integrity and patriotism, very
cordially sustain him--no matter who else
may vote for him. In fact, the more votes
he can get the better. To get votes would
be the very thing for which he would he nom
mated. We should like to know if there are
any Democrats in Virginia who would refuse
to vote for the nominee of the Baltimore
Contention, because he could get Abolition
votes? We have heard them, ere now, shout
over the election. Of Abolition Senator's and
Governors ia the Northern States, and we
dare say they would be too happy, if they
could get the votes Of the whole Free Soil
party.
We are free to say, that if they won't have
their votes, We shall be very glad to get them
for the Wing candidate. When We go into
an election. we 60 for votes the greatest
number Of votes. We will not stop to en-
quire who this, that or the other man is, or
BY what motive he is influenced in giving his
vtto-we will take it and thank him too
Richmond Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY.
A letter from Washington saws:

1t is stated on good authority that Sena-
tor Douglas has consented to throw his
strength into the Buchanan interests the
morale of the move being, that if Gen Cass
were to get the nomination, it would, in any
event, prevent the north east from RECEIVING
it in 1889, whereas, Ky going for Mr. Buch,
anan, Mr.. Douglas stands well for the mex /
election At all events you may rely that
the move has been agreed upon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

The Chattanooga Advertiser says that the
scarcity of corn and bacon in some parts OF
Georgia is beginning to excite serious alarm
Two successive seasons o. short crops have
exhausted the granaries even of wealthy
planters. Corn enough can be bought in
East Tennessee but the principal highway
has fallen into such u state as to render trans
portaton ai2salt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

Dir. Buchanan. in letter addressed to 6
number Of his Baltimore friends, remarks:

"lf rightly read the signs of the times
there has seldom been period when the
Democratic party Of the country, to which
you and | are warmly attached, was in great
err peril than at the present moment In or
der to avert this danger, we must mutually
forget past discussions. suffer by cones to be
by gones,' and commence a new career, keep
ing constantly in view the ancient and long
established landmarks Of the party"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

ssy- The New York papers represent the
money market as improving. The demand
is over, and the supply again is ample. The
rates have descended to low points. large ne
gotiations having been made at 5 per cent
per annum, and money can be readily obtained
on sound securities at that rate
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
BEEKrLEY sPRINos. Va. Feb. g.

Editor of Gasette.-Our usually quiet
community was greatly startled on Thursday
last, by the sudden and violent death of one
Of our most respectable citizens. Valentine
Dychc, son of Peter Dyche, Esq, of this
place. The deceased was telling timber near
his residence, and having felled a large tree
on the brow Of hill, it caught on another
tree, which tore off one Of the limbs Of the
falling tree, and threw it back with great
violence, striking the deceased on the head.
and iracturing his skull to such an extent
that he could hardly be recognised by bis
friends. lie expired in two hours after he
received the fatal blow. His little son was
standing by his SIDE at the time and was the
ouly one present. The deceased was buried
yesterday by his brother 0ddFellows, &C
cording to the funeral ceremonies Of the or
der This IS truly melancholy occurrence,
and is the more to be regretted, as the deceas
ed leaves wife and several small! children.
FRIEND.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
VERDICT or DAMAGES.

t B Coleman, a citizen of Virginia. has re-
covered $500 damages at Cincinnati, from
Reuben Carley. also Of Virginia. who impris-
oned the plaintiff in that city in 1s47, for
debt, while the two were on a visit there
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

ESg~Dr. John L. Harrison has an article
called Chemical Oil Polish'-a liquid
blacking for all kinds of leather work it
gives an Immediate and beautiful polish, which
will last longer than any alackiug in use. =
Try it on. We did and find it all it is rec
commended to be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
NEW METHOD or AmrurATiNG LIMBS.

Some operations have been performed late
ly at Vienna. by means of platina wire heated
red hot, which has been found to sever the
hesh with as much ease and celebrity as q
knife. One great advantage offered by this
method is the very slight etfusion Of blood
caused by the wire as dividing instrument.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

Ie5a Mich. Dernody, the man who shot
young Norman, at Dam No 6, some few
weeks ago, has been delivered to the authori
ties Of Maryland by the Governor of Virginia,
He is now 10 Jail at lIagerstogn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

Rxy-The Southwark Bank, in Philadel-
phia, refused to redeem one Of its IS bills
the other day because the presidents name
was partly torn of, and it was otherwise
much mutilated. The holder entered suit
against the Bank. and recovered judgement.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

nG8@Thc Woodstock, (Va) Tenth Legion
says that Mr.. Lorenzo Sbert Of that place,
has invented machire that will turn out
from $4,000 TO 100000 bricks per day. 1t
is said to be very simple, and can be worked
by any amount Of horse power
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

Have are indebted to the Hon. C. j.
Faulkner for copy Of Senator Douglass
Address before the New York State Agrioul-
tural Fair.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

b-5@W We shall not want any moro Wood
for the next six months But we do>want
CASH We have debts to pay and look to
those indebted to us for the vhcrewith to pay
them
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

ESag@ Mr.. STEVENSON has surveyed the line
of Cairo Railway The two branches of the
Nile are to be crossed by pontoon bridge.
The Pasha has given orders for eighteen
thousand laborers to be pat upon works
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09
pos,r WANT ,yluIc VOTES.

Those gentlemen, candidates for flee,
who have announced themselves in the Re
PUBLICAN only, Of course don't care fer Wig
Votes Mark the point. We hope these
candidates VIII not complain after the election
ifthey arcxr6Hp.14s they would treat others
and are al tl's excluded.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

gsag~ The proceedings of the Wing Meeting held
yesterday, are, for want of space, necessarily de.
ferred They shall appear next week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

RD~Kossuth arrived in Louisville last We'd
ncsday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-09

ssSHNew Hampshire election takes place today,
Politicians are beating up