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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
Gen. seott's TRUMP hnnt progress from
aite West.


Want space has prevented US from no.
jticing heretofore Gen. Scotts movements 10
!his Western trip TO select site for Hospi-
|tal fer invalid soldiers. No public man has
lever sraverscd the country With greater de
demonstrations Of popular gratitude and afec
|.ion. At every city, town, and Hamlet, i'm
|mensc concourscs Of pe9ple assembled to do
honor to the great captain, and pacifcator,
|and to cstch glimpse Of his war worn feat
lures. How unlike his return from Mexico,
whence he had been recalled by an admins
Itration, jealous Of his achievements, and
(which sought to cover him with ignominy
and disgrace! Ordered from the capitol Of
Mexico, which had just surrendered to bis
|valor, and flushed with victory, be returned
10 his country, and his home almost as quiet
Nv on bis route, as il be was no more than an
gordinary traveller Now his course is one
etriumphal procession. The people, and all
stbe people, Of whatever party. aud whatever
shade of opinion, unite in homage to the
great conquerer. They rriH take care Of
ltheir oten, let partisans vituperate them as
Stacy will for their devotion ard gratitude
Pursuing tie main line Of travel from Gin
lcinnatti to the East. by the way Of the Buff
3falo and Albany Rail Road. stopping at eve
Iry point, he reaches Auburn Immediately on
the road, the residence of Gov. Seward III
common with all others Seward greets him -
aud bad the impudence, as the Democracy
ldcem it. to treat Gen Scott, not as an abo-
alitionist, or opponent Of slapery, or even as
IA party man, ut as the defender and en-
Btender Of his country" Is it SCOTS fault
4that he is a great General Is it an outrage
no matter what opinions upon other subjects
Those entertain who come together to do honor
Ito an old soldier, Wings, Democrats, Adolf
ltionists, Sccessionists. or what not, that Gen
Scott should dilow it Really it is to the
fast degree ridiculous, this futile attempt to
make capital out Of such circumstance.
i 1t but shows the extremes to which, in their
Ialarp,, and vcxation the Democratic press is
driven.
One John Van Buren, we know went to
marlborough not far from Pierec'5 residence,
and may perhaps have called upon Pierce, it
would have been but civil, and made regu
Pierce speech. Does not this equally show
that Pierce is in league with the prince Of
Iabolitionists Let some of the anathemas
therefore be turned upon the Democratic can
|didute.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
LEWIS d. CAMPBELL.
Hamilton, Ohio, Oct. Is, 1852.
AUDACtTY.

We hear, and from Democratic authority
that in the procession of that party on the
10th ult liz Hagers.own, NEGRO MAN dress
led in the american Uniform" constituted
lone of the attractions which we're offered on
the occasion. We call this audacious. fully
aware however that il the vocabulary were
searched, no language could be found fully to
express the mednness and brutality Of that
|LoooPocoIsM which exhibits itself in this
|way-Wc thought it "decidcdly rich" that
the notorious Free Soiler'' and supporters
|of Van Buren, in 1S4S, FRANK THOMAS
should be there, to preach Pierce's soundncss
lon tho slavery question-and equally rich
that Mr., Wise in his speech here, said that
he could with 10000 Virginia gentlemen 4
negroes march from the city of Mexico to
Patagonia and accomplish as much as did
Gen. Scott, with his army in Mexico-aud
that barber's wig on pole, would have led
the gallant soldiers of the country from Vera
Cruz to Mexico; but it remained for dast.
ardly towards, who never shouldered musket
for their country, to aspers in the manner al
luded to, the best of the couutry's veterans
"Oh shame where isl y 6iusAn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
BACKED OUTiI

The Editor Of the Republican proclaimed
in the last number Of his paper, that he bad
become agent for some person, and was au-
|thorised to offer "ChGnccs for Investment
in the shape Of Bets to the amour: of a..
400. on Pierce's election. &C.
On Saturday evening Wing. and one
perfectly responsible. went to the Editor, as
I've learn, and offered to take all the bets, and
|put up $1,000 on the spot to be forfeited in
case be did not furnish the balance when
like amount was produced by the other party.
The Editor was obliged to SHACK out" and
did SO, saying be had no money and ,Das mot
authorised to mako the bet. On Monday
morning too this same Wing again repeated
his willingness to take the bet, and put up
the money, when no one could &c found 10
acknowledge the paternity of the boastcr.
1T WAS ALL BRAG. "f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
KEEP IT HrroRr rHu PnoPx.n

KEEP IT BEFORE THu PEOPLE
THAT Franklin Pierce refused TO ans1rer The
letter addressed to BIN, prior to his nomina-
|tion, By Major Scott. of Richmond, asking
his opinion upon the Compromise Measures !;
and By this refusal to answer (by the same
mode Of argument used against Gen Scott, y
the said Franklin Pierce has proved that be
rs opposed to the Compromise Measures
KEEP TT BEFORE THE FaoFLn
nat franklin Pierce il zealously supported
)oy martin Van Buren,, David Wilmot, Hall
|.e'' ana many other leading abolitionists; and|
tha1 therefore, (by the same mode Of areu i
|ment used against Gen Scolt) the said Frank
in Pierce 10 proved to be an abolition;.t
KEEP IT BEFORE TIN rrorr'r
That Franklin Pierce is proved, by the o.rus
oe nineteen Witnesses to have made ! srasclI
at New Boston in TIE month Of January last
fin which he said be "loathcd the Fugitive
Slave Law = and that the oath Of not one
witness has been yet produced to contradict
the evidence of said nineteen suorE witness.
les.
KEEP IT EEr oT.n THE FEcFLn
That the man who lodthes law is the worst
possible agent to select Tor enforcing Its vig-
orous aud efficient execution.
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE
That Franklin Pierce offered resolution be-
fore the Democratic State Convention Of New
Hampshire, in the year 1916, in which be de-
clarcd his opposition to Tariff for the pro
lection of American Industry.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE
THAT Franklin Pierce's election is warmly ad
vooatcd by the London Times and other lead
ling English papers, upon the sole ground tina
bis election will benefit British manufacturer
| by injuring the manufacturers and mechanics
+ Of the United States
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE
That Franklin Pierce, while in Congress vote,
against every bill passed for the improvement
| Of Rivers aud Harbors, land that, should b
be elected, no appropriation can be obtaine'
during his administration for the improvement
/ Of the harbor Of Baltimore.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
LOOKOUT FOR RooRuAcKs.

As the day of Election approaches. AND
|the Desperation Of the Democratic leader.
and their Presses become more and more in.
tense, we may expect some astounding dis
closures" We caution the Wings to be on
their guard, they will stop at nothing de-
signed to secure their object.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
MEETING AT HEDG EsyII.LE.

on Saturday last Alexander r, Boteler
Esq, addressed large and enthusiastic as.
Isembly ofthe people at Hcdgesville. Mr.. b
spoke about three hours, cloquently present.
ing an array of facts, whcl, told with marked
effect Tor Scot, Graham and The Union .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
---s.er>St< s<<rss-..--- -
THE "CANVAsS OF FRAUDS"

u But few of our readers see the Democrat
Bic organ at Washing Union COD
+ sequcnty they do not recognize the origin of
the discordant and cracked notes, which de-
flight the ears Of those country audiences, that
hang upon the lips of the eloquent orators Of
8thc Democracy. One of the peces of these
second hand performers is the "canrcss of
8frauds." We have ofton beard this vapid
and indifferent composition poorly executed
1by most unskillful perforlners--It wants all
the harmony of truth.
According to the Democracy tho New
Boston" speech of Gen. Pierce who said III
hare been asked i Iiikedthe Fugitive Slape
alaw ansmered no, Iloathed it, / hare
IA most repohing feeling at the giping up Of
IA Stare the lao is opposed to humanity
lis 'faJrication" although not denied at Hte
Mime. and substantiatcd now, by the testimo-
Ivy of trcniy- one witnesses on oath. who
lproae the words spoken, and who sustain the
Integrity of the reportcr,--a baptist clergy-
lman who took notes of the speech at the
stime it was delivered. So it is "fabrica
stion" that Pierce did not support tue repeal
!, g; ,he Religious Test in the New Hampshire
yconstitution, until after il passed the GER
Stidcates to this effect supported by tho Re
: cord of the convention, are fraudulent also.
THE accounts of Gen Pierce's gcneralship and
Craftsmanship arc equally false" really all
This denial of plain truths is rather calcula
S2sted to satisfy thinking mcu that they are
Sbut too true. as aaee ltfta
q The "sublimity Of impudence' is fully ex
!, emplifed, we think. in the course Of the par
Hty leaders of the Democracy in this pretencc
Iaof frauds on the part Of the Wings. Was
Atberc no fraud" in the attempt to show that
4Gcn. Scott was not true to the Compromise"
Aand the Union that there we're no "knowu
of his life to show his loyalty to
|Athe South?
AZ Is not the trick that the Northern Whigs
: arc false to the South, and the Northern
81 Democrats true, as stale and Improbable ms
AHany that ever was played If we thought
&,the game worth the candle, we might come
&homc and expose the shutters who play the
@pack of the Tirginia Republican in this
Splaco- stocking the hands, slipping the strong
8cards-- and tricking it after the most approx
Fed fashion of the most acute of :he smallest
l3of the light fingered gentry. We revolt at
atbe exhibition, and our readers must excuse
Aus Suffice it, to say. that it has not search
3ed for truths, to enlighten its readers, and
q has never by accident corrected a falsehood,
though exposed, that has found its way by
the help of its Editors, into it's columns
II Is>>
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

Ba5.Slr. Lyons, since 1910. has been the
most influential Wing in Virginia. Wash.
Union.
That shows how much the seven editors Of
the Washington Union know about Virginia.
1t is thought by those best qualified to Judge
hereabouts, that he cannot influence more
than one vote-and that's in q very undeci
ded state,--R. Wing.
The productions of the gentleman alluded
to above. have been largely paraded before the
people of this county. We have read enough
Of them to form some idea Of the value to b,
attached to them. We are pleased at thei
publication. A bad cause is so miserabl,
Sustained BY his vapid reasoning and distor.
$ ted facts, that it condemns itself. We rec
ommehd strongly bis last letter to all who de.
sire to learn nothing upon the subject upon
which be writes. AS to comment upon bis
views. they IRE of that species Of absurdity
which does not rise to contempt. The man
who could oe fooled in New Hampshire
meeting, by the friends of the New Hamp-
shir candidate, who would be cbaracteristical.
y profuse of friendly professions nop in or
der to make favor with the South, without
which their candidate mus. go by the board,
should not presume to teach wisdom to others.
As to MIR. Lyons notices they are we'll
understood. He is one Of those who had
made up their minds beforehand, to be the
|dupes of that despicable trick, now exposed,
by which the South was sought to be indu-
ICED to distrust Scott and the Northern
wings In other words he was pre- deter
|mined to be Democrat. He pretended to
suppose that the bars were down, aud over
he leaped. Our readers may not all know,
that on two SPECIAL occasions, heretofore, he
gaze signs of his purpose to leave the wings,
iupou some assumed grounds of dissatisfac tion
As the Richmond Wing truly remarked some
time since, 'he has cost the party more toI
keep him in good humor than he was WORTH
like an indiffere mt horse, be has eaten bis
head off every six mouths since be has acted
with the party" Joy 60 with him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
DEATH OF HON. DANIEL. WEI,srEh.

1t is with pain We announce to our read
ers the death of tho Hon. Daniel Webster
Secretary of State. His demise took place
Sunday morning. Oetober2i, at 3 o'clock, a;
his residence, Nlarshfcld, Mass. He wa;
II years of age, great portion Of his event
full life having been devoted to the service Of
his country In the councils of the nation
Mr. Webster was always bright particu-
lar star; and his political career las formed
rs brilliant page in the history OF this coun-
try as that of any other statesman who has
gone before him His noble and patriotic
defence of the Union, and bis clear exposi-
ton Of the spirit of our constitution have
cndeared him to every true lover OF BIS coun-
try--aad we shall long mourn the loss OF q
ripe statesman, an accomplished scholar, aud
true patriot lilo was the last of that gal
axy of old school politicians whose fcryd elo-
ouence and rare wisdom characterized the POI
litical era of the time of Madison and Mon
roe; and though his course raised many enc
mics-mcn who differed with him in some OF
his ultra notions; yet in later times he pro-
we'd himself an ardent lover Of bis country
and true friend of the people. His histo-
ry is connected with the most brilliant events!
of the last forty years, and side BY side with
the honored Clay has he been seen battllngt
for the cause Of the Union and the Constitu
ton. May he rest in Peace BALI. CLIP.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

tfn ertvaet from tks Speech Of Hon. Dovid Carl
Ter. Democratic mensber Of Congrsss from
Chic. at Sandusky ing, The mode q
eieciioneering for Gen. Pier in the Free
States
He demonstrates that the action II the late
Italirmore Conpentioa in endorsing { he Compro'
nsse measures avas a usurpaiion, and ,olGtic'
ef the Democratic creed: was in direc, contra
ventlon Of the faith of the Ohio Democra cy, as
repeatedly declared. lie tcas for kicking thai
part ofthe Baiiimorc Platform, rsfsrrug 10 tbs
Compromise, as a foot baLn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27
From The New York Erpress'; Of Saturday.
THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. SCOTT.
Washington, OctoL.r 10, 1852

Washington 0ctoL>r 10, 1852
Ny Dear Sir: see the pros
pcct is very fair for the election of Gen. Scott
Sand those who give tie most attention to tn,
subject here are quito confident of his sue.
|cess. This makes it doubly important that
he should be sustained by the right men in
congress and therefore hope that nothing
|may be left und0ne in my own State to ensure
his success, and to sustain him if elected
am, truly yours.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
a. <<>,-~------
Etsy- Every voter must have his name Oh
The back of his ticket!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

III X ELLYSON, III COMMITTEES
JAMES A. SCOTT, q
r. G. STANARD, Coz, spondeuce
r. Z. DANIEL.
We can only add our urgent appeal to all, Of all
parties who love the cause give themselves
testify to the work before them. We have every
Ithing TO animate us,-the triumph OF our princi-
plies, which would lead to their permanent estab-
Iiishment in the administration of the government
1.-The elevation Of one Of the heroes ofthe country
over one who has no claim upon the psopie-and
Ito crown all the REDEMPTION OF VIRGINIA from the
crushing policy and principles which have bestrid-
3den her as nightmare since the days Of ss, '99
2Tbe Wing Column is everywhere pressing on
Already the heavy booming Of artillery tells that
the conflict has begun. The flag of the Stars and
Stripes which our unconquered leader has SO Of
ten borne in triumph in the battles Of his country
floats over the stirring hosts of the Wing army.
Amid defamation Of him, which surpasses the vir
-,enee of 40 IA and 49, the hearts of his friends
the people, beat in quicker pulsations Of graft
tude, and they cling the closer to his Standard
they watch that banner amid the swelling surgcs
Of the fight Ever marking awherc his white plume
shines amid the ranks Of war; Wherever the
popular voice has spoken--if not in those thunder
tones which only shake 'the Philip of the Seas
when the great day arrives in the quaternal revo
lutions Of our Republican System, to summon the
soveregns of the nation to the ballot-box 1t has
given significant mutterings Of what the crash Of
its tones in that hour will be.
The Democratic majority in Ohio for Judge Ct
the Supreme Court, of3o, 900 last year. and Of i
600 for Cass in 4s, is reduced now, in mere State
election, to 900 less in the Congressional vote
rendering it morally certain that Ohio will go fol
Scott
The aggregate Wing vote recently in Pennsyl-
vania compared with ls4s, falls short 1903;
while the Democratic vote falls off only 20.
Wing vote, as there will be on next Tuesday when
the Keystone will be fitted in the Wing arch
From the highest and most authentic sourcesin
Washington, before and ancs the late elections We
are informed that Massachusetts, New York and
oennsylvania were certain for Scott, that on thi.
We might implicitly rely"
And now from the hills and vallies Of VIRGINIA
comes up the foreboding voice of her regcn
Grafton. Such is the estimate, never before SC
confidently made--by the best informed and most
cautious Of Wings in the State
Strike then, friends of your country, strike hard
md faa, the harvest is before you,-the day Of
PREDICTING, if you will it, is at hand and the glad IT,
dings win go forth, that VIRGINIA is redeemed
disenthralled from her heresies claiming to be re-
stored to that reverence which, though MOTHER OF
STATES, the younger members of the Confederacy
have long ceased to entertain for her.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

nsiy~We copy the following from an arti
Gle of the accomplished Editor of the BaHi-
more american.
But the second Of November has o story
Of its own to tell. The issue will then be!
made up between Winfield Scott, ma:.''
known to history, and idcatiied with glorious
achievements honorable to himself and to bis,
country between hiin, whose name carries
with it the prestige of success, and gentle
man of New Hampshire, Mr.. Pierce, known ,o
few only, aud probably most happy in being
so little known to the generality OF his coun
trymou The one man stands upon the SER
vices of long life devoted to his country
There is nothing Of arrogance, nothing OF
prctension, in bis position before the Ameri,
can people lie has been placed in bis atti-
tude as candidate By responsible and an
intelligent body Of his countrymcn: aud he
can stand in his full stature, six feet and up
wards and tell the American people and the
whole country. if necessary. that he claims nc
undeservcd reward. He has served the Re
public. With his own hand he tore down the
standard Of England from the battlcments OF
Fort George. and raised the Stars and the
Stripes to float in victory over scene OF car
mage. He has been first and foremost
wherever glory was to be won for our nation
al name, He has organized vict~y and held
her under bonds to add lustre to the arms OF
tho Republic His towering plume was ever
and always conspicuous on the field Of battle
and he neper tainted.
The soldier raised his seeking eye,
TO catch that crest's ascendancy,
And as it onward rolling rose,
So moved his heart upon the foes.
,---....,>>-.>.<>,.---
hEsy~From the Richmond Wing: yhi
Washington, DC G., Oct. 10, 90.
10 the Editors Of the Whig
GESrLEMEa Are the Catholics 0! your
vicinity aware that, in New Hampshire, "a
fres negro can hold Office, while whito Cath
Ollie cannot 2" 1t is even so. There isnoth
ing in Inc Constitution Of New Hampshire to
prevent free negro from being elected Gov
ernor, provided. only, he is not Catholic
and the people see fit to vote for him.
If the Catholics are not aware in what es'
timation they are held in State where Pierce
is said to exercise superior sway, it strikes
me that it is public dnty TO eulighten them
Respectfully and truly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

ng Is, that falsehsod circulated and net corrected
b asgood as the truth for party purposes.
The hypocrisy Of this prcsence as to Gen SCOTS
ccsrse upon the Fugitive Slave Law, Is better IN.
derseood when We reflect that those who lay 50
mueA stress upon that law, and lis repeal, have
aferty failed to extract from their own candidate
rep'y % letter addressed to him BY Robert q.
Scott, ESQ, Of Richmond, putting the question d.
rect raefAer hs rosld rtto si r,pesisss AZ Fas.-
Fire Slere La~? Ger. Pierce does nd ea.d,,~,s "a
|aancer although all the other Democratic ,.pi.
rants for the Presidency, some ten or twelve in
humber, 10 whom = letter Of the same character
WAS addressed at the same time, answered prompt,
Py, except Gen. WOOL who did Of regard his na.ns
hs before the party. Now, the question very nat
orally arises, would General Pierce have got the
domination IL he had answered that letter a. the
[others did, Will some one who knows answer
Thou hypocriie,"&c
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

Electors for the state of Virginia.
ist District JOINS n. RILBY, Of SansemoDd,
III Epw'D II. cBAsesns, Of Mecklenb'
~ I" Tsoxas 5. FLoURsoy, OF Halifax,
fth HUNTER II. MARSHALL, ofCharlott
9TH " AbYxAxDsR RiyEs, Of Albcmarle,
9Th WILlt.a G. ScnTf. OF Powhaian,
9TH 90 IosgpH SEGar. OF Elizabeth City,
sth I" Robert MAYO, jr., OF Westmorelnn,
9th g IIsyrY ". THOMAS, of Fairfax,
10Th ALgx'R X BoTgLsR, OF Jefferson,
18th joins b. BaLpwIs, Of Augusta,
18th I" JoHs EcuoLs, Of Monroe.
18th g WALTER pRgsToS, of Washington,
nth JonS j. Jackson Jr., OF Wood,
18th T" THOMAS NJ GAiJ.Y, Of Ohio
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-27

'States-AND 90 TO WORK wITH ADETERMINA
'rIoN TO CONQUER, AND VICTORY WILL BE OURS
A. MOSELEY,
ii X. ELLYSON, Committee
JAMES A. SCOTT, Of
II. g. .STANARD, Correspondence.
II. I. DANIEL.
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