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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
THE ELECTIONS.


Elections were held on Tuesday of last
week 10 Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana -
The Democratic candidates for Judge and
Cana! Commissioner were elected in Pa. by
about 1000 majority. the Wings have gain
ed two members of Congress. The vote poll
ed was small one. %, Ss2 less than last
year. of which the Wings lost "a O65,
the Democrats 1917. The Wings will
be out on the I'd of Ncvembsr The Phila
delphia North American says:
The friends of Winfield Scott aud the
Ueion, so far from feeling Encouragement
have every reason for confidence and renew
ed effort. Political attachments and other
reasons contributed to produce result which
cannot operate, when he is distinctly pre-
scented as candidate for the suffrages of the
people OF Pennsylvania, relying upon bis own
merits and that deep sense of gratitude which
they have so frequently aud so fervently OK
pressed for him. Local embarrassments
which interposed yesterday no longer exist.
We say confidently to our friends through
out the Union, be Of good cheer. for Penn
sylvana, which never deserted the country 10
the hour Of need will not desert its greatest
living soldier, when called lpon 10 evince her
fidelity or to yindicate bis claims
In Ohio the Democrats have elected their
State officers by greatly reduced majorities,
last year their majority was 26.0S0. The
Wing gain SO far as heard from is / 7s0--
the Wings have gained two members of Con
gress
In Indiana Wright is reelected by an in
creased majority over last year. The Con-
gressional ticket was far behind that for G oy.
ornor.
1t Should be remembered that Gen. Scott
was not before the people this time as he
will be on the second 2d.of next November
wbeu We believe be will receive che vote Of
each Of the above named States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
i, ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2



TfyrreIp seorI was born on he Is h Jan. 1856
and was therefore Sc on the 18th Of last January
Admitted to the bar in 1906, and practiced few
months in the Petersburg va J Circuit Appoin-
ted Captain of the Light Artillery in May, 1905
Appointed Lieutenan-Co.onel Of the Second Ariil-
lcry, in July, 1912 Fought the battle Of Queens
town, and was taken prisoner, 18th October, 1912
Appointed Brigader-General in March, isi4--
Fought the battle Of Chippewa, July 9Th, 1914
Commanded the main body Of Brown army in .be
battle Of Niagara (Lundy's Lane,) July 25th, tsld
Breveted Major General, July, 1914. Maintains
peace in the Patriot troubles, in the affair of the
Caroline, 1887. Ails in the paciication of the
Maine Boundary in 1888. Captures Vera Cruz,
23l of March, tsi7- Wins the battle Of Cerro Cor
'o, April 18th, isi7 Wins the battle ofContro-
ris, 18th August. 1877. Wins the battle Of Chur
abasco, August 10Th, 1917. Stormed Chapulte-
pee, on the 18Th September, 1917. Entered the
City of Mexico on the morning ofthe l4,h OF Sep
TENDER, 1S47. Thus has Winfield Scott been forty
years in the service of his country, having made
some of the most Brilliant campaigns on record,
ard never failed in any undertaking.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
GEN. SCOTT AND THE NATURALIZATION
Laws.

We have heretofore referred to the insidi-
Gus attempts made to persuade our foreign
population that Gen Scott is in favor Of res
tric.ing the naturalization laws. So far from
it, he approves of an extension of those Laws,
SO as to enable those who give such evidence
Of their attachment to the country as to serve
in the army or navy in time Of war. to be
naturalized in one year. He says he would
recommend OF approve Of single altera-
ton in our naturalization laws suggested by
my military experience. viz: giving to all for
eigners the right Of citizenship who shal
faithfully serve in time Of war; one year OF
board Of our pu5lic ships, or in our land for.
ces regular or volunteer, on their receiving
an honorable discharge from SERVICE" thu.
while lie would not deprive them Of any o
their present rights leaving the laws as the,
now stand, lie would superadd provision it
favor Of those who serve in war This woulC
be rise provision.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
A SIGNIFICANT NOTICE.

The Lo"don Despatch of September 9th
contains the following "filst rate notice:
"Tbe two parties of tie Republic. Wing
and Democrat--that is, Conservative and
Progressive, Protcctionist and Free Trader
appear to have marsbaled their forces aud
selected their candidates for The coming cleo
tion. Every Eagiishman of almost every
class rejoices in the ex pectation Of success for
the Democlatic, Progressive, Free Trade
Party"
The Dispatch means By this, that the pol
icy which General Pierce. If elected, viii car
ry into effect. will PROSTATE all American
manufactures. and make us dependent on
England for what we need in that way
Win our manufactures, mechanics and labor.
ing men, bind themselves to establish such q
rolicya
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
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THE ELECTIONS OF LAST WEEK.

FROM THE NEW YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
We notice that the Democratic presses GEN
orally are in high glce at the election returns
from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, and are
burrahing accordingly They are soon made
happy. There was just such shout when
Mr.. Pierce was nominated at Baltimore over
well tried statesmen; in one short month
they would give good deal to have strong
er name to fight under. We respectfully sug-
gest two or three topics for meditation on the
part Of our Democratic friends, that they may
moderate their present ecstasies First, that
the returns from those three States are not
yet complete Secondly, that the Wings
have rather gained than lost in each State.
10 Pennsylvania we have carried the Senate,
though we have lost the lower house. and we
have increased our Congressional representa-
tion In Ohio there was no contest for State
officers, who were allowed almost to 90 by
default; and. Notwithstanding the districting
OF the State by the Democratic Legislature
for the especial purpose of this election, we
have won nearly half of the delegation, in
Guiding even that hot bed Of radical Democ
racy, Hamilton County. The results in Tn-
diana are yet uncertain. 1t is worth noting,
however, that the personal popularity Of
the Democratic candidate for Go vernon
carried him ahead of the Democratic ticket
We would add that local elections do not al :
ways indicate the vote of the State in the
Presidential ticket as Democracy was taught
in lS4S. With morning contemporary we
remind our readers that Gen Scott was not
candidate at any Of these elections. On
the I'd Of November he will be.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
A QUESTION FOR EVERY MAN.

Which is best for Virginia, Whig success
and three millions of dollars down (under
Benefits bill,) with fair prospect of the
States receiving her full share Of the land
amounting to FIVE hundred and eighty
three millions? Or Locofoco success, with
the total loss of the land money the contin-
uance of heavy debt and oppressive taxes, and
the delay for years, perhaps forever, in the
completion of our Public Works?
To our judgement, if all the Locofoco alb.
stractions that ever were concocted by crazy
dreamers were put into bag, three millions
Of dollars would outweigh them all But let
every man answer the question for himself
Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

E1-At a meeting Of Mastinsburg Divis-
ion, Sons Of Temperance, held at the Odd
Fellows Hail., October 10th, 1852. the fol-
lowing Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed :
Resolved, That oar thanks are due and
are hereby rendered to the Rev. D. Francis
Sprigg and the Rev. Mr. Nichols for Their
very able and elegant addresses delivered this
day. Also, To the Cecilian Brass Band FOL
their very efficient services to- day. Also
To the Hon. c. j. Faulkner for the use Of
his grove Also. To the visiting brethren
for their presence on this occasion Further,
That the above Resolutions be published in
the papers in our town.
WM WHEN, r. s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
THE rEmpEaAscE CELEBRATION.

On Saturday last the Sons and Cadets Of
Temperance, as per prcvious notice. met at
their Halls about III o'clock A. NJ, and were
marsballed into line by DR.. John r. Harri-
son and bis assistants. The procession then
marched to Mr. Faulkner's woods where after
a prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Nichols, an elo-
quent and effective address was delivered BY
the Rev. D Francis Sprigg -he was follow
ed by the Rev. Mr.. Nichols, who strongly
urged tho Sons and friends Of Temperance to
renewed and persevering efforts 10 the good
cause Then after the discussion Of an am
pie dinner provided the procession returned
to town. The Cicilian Brass Band, Capt.
Blondel, were in attendance, aud as usual
added much to the interest of the occasion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
ORGANIZATION.

1t is only by constant. judicious and per-
severing efforts, carried into minute ofganifa.
ton, that political success can be mado Ger
tain. Some thing more is necessary besides
arousing the true spirit among Virginia Wbg'
We must adopt the means necessary to rem
der available wbig enthusiasm. We like
great meetings and good speeches. but they
only arouse men already reliable. and who
with or without wing meetings or whig spec.
cbes. will vote the whig ticket. We want
men who will work. men Who will pick up 70.
ters and bring them to the polls
Individual effort is what tho wing rarity Of
Virginia. and especially Of this part Of Vir'
ginia, wants, in order to insure its success "a
November next Shall we have i'll Let
every wing put this question to himself and
answer it by working from now until tho
election. as il the result depended solely up
on his own exertions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
THE GAME OF BRaG.

That our readers may know what faith to
place in the boasts ofthe Democracy, we pub
lish below some Of their prophecies in 1910.
They begun the present canvass with the
most ridiculous calculations and offers to bet,
in order to affect the result They soon
we're obliged to give up their extravagant
pretensions. and the betting got down to low
ebb on their part. Either deludcd or affect
ing to find grounds in some Of the returns Of
the recent elections for deluding others, the
big talk Of the Election being decided by
those returns is rcsorted to, for the same pur.
pose Of inspiring their party. and gaining
votes. Read how they Dragged in ls40, and
remember bow they fell.
The Washington Telegraph gives US few
extracts from the Campaign Globe Of 1910,
which taken in connexion with the result Of
that canvass are highly amusing Georgia,
here claimed for Van Buren,, gave Harrison
5000, New York 1928, Indiana 1868.
Ohio 1855. Kentucky 25,s73. Read and
laugh
Selections from the Campaign Globe.
In Kentucky things are working we'll
Wicklitfe, Of Lexington, Hardin and Daniels,
have lef. the Wings and are working with US.
Squirting the shackles Of Whiggery, the
following leading men Of Georgia will support
Van Buren,: Governor Troup, Hon. Henry
G.. Lamar, Col. Seaborn Jones, Col John
Howard, and our noble representatives Coop
Ct, Colqut and Black these names will be
recognized as those of the fathers Of the Wing
party in that State
The lukewarm Harrison men Of New York,
are leaving their ranks and coming out for
Van Buren,
Good old Pennsylvania is sound to the core.
set Der down at 20, 600 of majority, at least,
for Van Buren,,
Georgia will sustain Mr.. Van Buren, by
triumphant majority 900 at least the re.
suit will verify the prediction
Mr. Van Buren, will get Ohio. Indiana, and
Kentucky. by handsome majoritics; there
are changes taking place daily o: Wings to
Van Buren,
General Harrison 1riH not receire aSouth-
ern electoral rote; his nomination lDds made
By ten free States the Southern Delegates
opposing him with unexanpled perseverance
and unanimity.
We count upon the vote of Maine By g..
600 majority.
The Democracy will triumph by an i'm
mense majority, and for ages to come the
contest Of 1910 will be the proud and dis
tinguished era to which the defenders Of the
great cause will exultingly refer"
THOMAS H. benton.
Is there man in the Wing party so bare
faced as to deny that General YIN, II. Har-
rison is the candidate Of the .4bolhionist or
viii any dare to say that he is not brought
foruard by the .Abolitionists
Our majority ia Tennessee cannot be less
han 5000 or 10000.
Pennsylvania aud Ohio will go for Van
buren, to a moral certainty.
Van Buren, and Johnson will carry Ken.
ucky in November by larger majority.
han Harrison had in SO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
OLD BANK NOTES.

Among some old papers which had accu-
mulated in the room of the late DR.. Wing, OF
Albany. there were recently found three bank
notes. amounting to $15, apparently laid aside
by the father. in- law Of that gentleman to pay
a certain bill They were on different banks
Of the date of 1904, and it fortunately. tho
somewhat strangely, considering the the num-
Der of commercial crises" the country has
gone through, happened that all the banks
are in existance and solvent. ready to redeem
these venerable relics"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

T. A. g.. ..t..... AZ. 49, .--:tIn
e,,,a WV 49, Jo.1: : az sa'ss 800
.s1o.s u.s. ueMon. S" lo0 ""s 'o' a:e
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uss oee" nsue ~ :" s"e oOus ~, ''"ce 'ne ean-
s ":.s pr ,':aI . az s"e so.sI" ns'.s
WIN "n'.n pay Poa''''a"S nase uvpeu "
n's''s" 'ng Sou'nsl" peop's 'r'm 'ne sup
PoI. q 'ns p'as We o,a n'an VINO lousn1 'ne'l
ea,.es "nen nan - 'ne sra "o.e 'oo youns -
nsnt iol themselves. inese tnree constitute
.oe mighty innuenee wn,en Is 70 comtrot zen.
eco't- an oiu soid'cr VINO mas TOT lor'y years
a1d upwards oeen cohttoiing o.nersr "a
deyas'a'e tne ni1een 00u'hefn Sta'es' lhey
are p M'st . :. =,
nus .ook IN 'ne olaer column, !, you wisn
70 nru Tue rea' .neaa q rus OF TINS sinister
,pnue'oe rlss on 'ne .,s' = Mar.'n van
daa. of ,ha D "toi,;a. - ."e 80 T;1 can.
Is1a : -" a"u .L a.usons.s :.
w, sus ala'se. .uas''.a.-'oe emoouln,en'
=. a. ,eas - ouns' n,.Ay unscruPS'ous
a'a as seEsn u po,t'' g. e a0u 90 iol sco''
ny .oe 'o'ee n'' nlos' P'o'nlnen'' As
a ~ -. -; ao.e'1' au'ooa,e ~ Tue 1,or'n
anu 'nefe us son 'onn-Ir'hce Jonn.
40 .aey .a.' 'ei',ia 'esu'al cn'p =. tue oio
ioGa p.; u aoo ., a"u slavery
ieei"g, 'ia'ls Tue oou'n WIN cofu'a. ma
l'eu 'or nasing ,nrown MS leVered iasnei
oserDoa'u 4. iof4, surewu, ac'ise ana cum
ning as Luciier himseif--he. too, goes TO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

The CINCINNATI Gazette Of the 14th inst.
says
We think it now settled--a fixed fact--thai
the twenty three votes Of Ohio will be given
to Gen. Scott. His strength is greater in the
State-much greater-tban that Of our State
ticket at the late election. All VINO voted
the Wing ticket at our general election will
vote for Scott electors and many that voted
against us at the recent election wild vote with
us for Scott and Graham. Our friends in
Ohio know, and our friends elsewhere may
rest assured that Ohio is for Scott and Ora
ham, for the Union. for internal improvements
for protection to our own labor. for peace and
the prosperity and happiness Of the people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
sg- The Postmaster General has estat

HE4~The Postmaster General has estab-
lished post Office at Newburg, Jefferson
County, Virginia directly on the route from
o. to Berryville, and appointed II
limberlake postmaster. Seventy families
will thereby receive daily mail facilities lex
cept Sundays.
At GAINESVILLE, in this County, James
turner r., IS appointed postmaster in The place
OF '" W. Tablcr, resigned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

pE-Dr. ] s Smith, colored physician,
who received his medical education in Pitts
field, Mass, and has resided several years in
Liberia, says, Il do not think that colored
man, an African, can be so comfortably situ-
ated, politically and socially. anywhere under
the broad canopy Of heaven, as in Liberia 4"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

pey-Jobn Smith Hollins. the Democratic
candidate for mayor of Baltimore. was elect
ed on Wednesday last, by 1854 majority
over Captain France This result it seems
is no criterion by which to judge the strength
Of parties in tAe city. The Sun says:
If this result is at all to be ascribed-as
indeed it now is on all bands--to the popu-
lar sentiment on the public schools, it proves
what We said yesterday morning that no man
can safely tamper with the great interests Of
the people. No matter how inconsiderately,
or with how little real purpose he may asso
ciate bis name with any movement that men,
aces the stability Of useful institutions the
ballot box will surely vindicate the serene
judgment Of the people, whenever opportuni
ty may occur. In the present instance. we
candidly believe that no design hostile to the
pcblic schools bias been entertained by either
Of the estdidates; but the quick suspicious
of the people pulsate to the ligbtest touch,
aud ono fact is enough to induce discrimina-
ton and develop it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THE FUGITIVE
SLAVE LAW.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE

| That the Legislature Of New Hampshire 10
the session Of 1S49-'50 adopted report up
on the resolutions of Virginia, passed before
the Compromise, in reference to the amend
meut of the Fugitive Slave Law, in Which the
following language is contained: The new
legal remedy. asked for By the report Fol
Virginia., under consideration is, indeed, re-
markabie.' The committee then go On to
state the specific demands in this new legal
remedy" and sum them up by saying that
| they
Are claims so extraordinary insult
ing to the free States that they cannot have
been advanced with any expectation of their
meeting with the sanction Of any State where
regard to the interests of slavery has not
become paramount to every proper apprecia
ton Of State rights, and of the rights and Sc
curity Of frecmen.''
The committee conclude the report by re
commenting series of resolutions, from
which we select one:
Resolved. That opposed to every firm Of
oppression. the people of New Hampshire have
eyer viewed with deep regret the existence
ofslavery in this Union that while they have
steadfastly supported all sections in their con-
stitutional rights, they have not only lamen-
ted its existence as a great social eril, but
regarded it as frought with danger to the
peace and welfare of tie nation.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE
That so offensive were certain resolutions
Of New Hampshire upon the subject Of sla
very that the Legislature of Virginia, to which
they were sent, ordered them. upon the 18th
Of January. 1S47, to be FORTHWITH RETURN
ED to New Hampshire.
KEEP IT BEroRu THE PEoFxE
That on the oath of October, 1850, after
the Compromise, the Democracy of New
Hampshire in convention resolved unanimous
ly as follows:
Resolved, That the holding Of human be-
ings in state Of bondage is CURSE to any
country: that We are opposed to slavery.
black or white. in all its forms and under
whatever circumstances
And yet this Humber Pierce Democracy
are the Natural allies" of the South
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

Our opponents have pertinaciously asserted
that Gen. Scott was not the friend Of the
Compromise. When euch evidence as his
noble Castle Garden speech was introduced,
they we're compelled to yield the point as to
all the measures Of that Compromise, except
the Fugitive Slave Law. asserting that che
Fugitive Slave Bill was not q part Of the
Compromise at that date, and though Gen.
Scott endorsed the Compromise 40 il was at
that time. Jet it wss not an endorsement Of
the Fugitive Slave Law 1t would have been
an endorsement Of the Fugitive Slave Law
said they, If that law had been embraced in
the Compromise at that time. Well let ms
see how they stand now. The Congressional
Globe says:
an the Senate Of the United States. on
the Sd day Of January, 1850. "Mr. Mason of
Virginia. gave notice Of his Intention to ask
leave to introduce bill to provide FOR the
more effectual execution of the third clause
of the second section Of the fourth article Of
the Constitution Of the u. S. Mr.. Mason
said its object was to provide additional &C
commodation to the owners of Slaves in SO,
curing them upon their capture in other
States"
On the 4th day Of January. 1850, Mr.. Ma
son introduced his bill, and it was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary. On the
29th day Of January, 1850, Mr.. Clay in COM
menting on bis Compromise resolutions said
"The seventh resolution relates to q sub.
jec. embraced in bill now before the Senate
1t is as follows: u. Resolved. That more e.
fectual provisions ought to be made by law
according to the requirements of the Consti-
tuition for the restitution and delivery Of per
sons bound to service or labor 10 any State
who may escape into any other State or Ter
ritory Of the Union."
New. mark you. on the 29th day Of Janu-
airy, 1850, the Fugitive Slave Bill was EN-
braced in Mr.. Clay's Compromise measures
before Congress, and on the 25th day of Feb.
ruary. 1850, the Castle Garden meeting was
held which unanimously adopted resolutions
endorsing Mr. Clay's Compromise. and one o.
their resolutions referring specially to the Flu
gitive Slave Law. After those resolutions
bad passed UNANIMOUSLY, Gen Scott was called
for, and made bis celebrated Union speech ir
which he says: AS friend Of the Unior
and knowing that the Ulion is in jeopsrdy
and knowing that this meeting was called fol
the purpose Of devising measures of compro
mise and cancellation come here" &c.
Doesn't this cffectually spike their gun OF
the Fugitive Slave Bill. Lexington Gaz.
|
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
WING MEETING at HElGEsVlLLE

On Saturday next, the 23rd ALEXANDER
Il. BoTEtER Esq tho Wing Elector for this
District, viii address the people at Hedges
vile Friends ofsCOTT, GRAHAM AND
THE UNION turn out Democrats come
along.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

BI-LouIsvILLE. Oct. 1.-THE Oldest
German Democratic paper in this city, called
the Boobachter. has changed hands. and is
now advocating the cause of Scott and Gra-
ham.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
.TRY HIN BY THEIR own SCALES. ),

This is the caption Of an article in che
Memphis Eagle, in which the baseless char
acter Of an objection not unfrequently utter
ed against Gen. SCOTS election is conclusive
y set forth The Eagle says:
The great objection which the Democrat.
ic papers have urged against Gen. Scott--we
mean the more decent ones. not the meuda
cious sheets which call him an aboiitionist
and accuse him Of all sorts Of meanness
that his nomination was urged and that be il
supported BY Nortben Free. soilers. The
charges have been rung on this through ever,
possible variation. Very well. Let us test
the safety Of the two candidates by this rule
Here is the way the case stands