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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

Bx9@Of Gerritt Smiths election to Con-
gress. the New York Journal of Commerce
says
The election Of Gefritt Smith, half era =.
zy Abotionist to Congress, from Madison
and Oswego district, Is one Of the curicstics
of the season. He will be able to prove to
Congress to his entire satisfaction, that the
Constitution Of the United States is an anti
slavery document and requires the immedi-
ate abolition Of peculiar institutions Al,
so, that in case of an instruction of slaves,
it would be the duty of the President to en-
ploy the army and navy in aid of the latter
and to put down the whites This he has
already proved to his own satisfaction, in the
capitol at Albany, which was yielded to him
two or three years ago for that purpose, by a
resolution of the Assembly, which then con-
sisted almost entirely Of Sewardites and Barn
burners Gerritt Smith and Joshua II. Gid
dings, will together keep the pot boiling, and
no mistake.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
GENERAL PIERCE,
HIS Northern advocates.

We regard the following statement Of one
Of the leading organs Of the Northern Democ-
raey as too important to be overlooked by the
Southern people, and we especially commend
it to those Wings, who, in the late canvass.
affected to apprebend such disastrous conse-
quences 60 the country and some Of whom
renowned their political creed and dissolved
their PARTY relations merely because Vim.
III Separd preferred Gen Scott as the can
didate Of the Wing party. The New York
Erening Post. in an article on the late cleo
ton, makes the following significant remarks.
Rich. Wig:
"lf the support Of the original enemies Of
the Compromise was so fatal to q Presiden-
tial candidate, how did Il happen that Pierce,
who was supported on the stump, more or
less in all the States, North and South, and
almost exclusively in the State Of New York,
by men who were no better pleased with a
portion of the Compromise measures than w.
IL. Seward, should have run SO wellY The
two most active, and we may add with pro-
priety. the two most affective advocates of
General Piercc's election in New York, were
General Dix and John Van Buren, 7iso-
thirds Of all the speaking and aeritiRg, in
bfhaf Of the Democratic nominees in this
State. during the late cdauass, leere the
lrork Of democrats acho roted for Mr.. Fan
Buren, in 1s4S, and ,roald hare roted against
the Comp, omise if they had an opportunity
And yet we look in vain for the evidences
of detection which, according to the Wing
theory, their support should have furnished.
The Evening Post was opposed to the Com
promise, and nerer has heSitated TO cypress
its contempt for that part Of the Baltimore
declaration of principles in lchich the Com.
promise is defended, and yet we have no rea..
son to suppose that om humble labors in be-
half of Gen. Pierce hare lessencd any of his
majorities.
IF any one will take the trouble to con-
trast the vote given IN New York State this
fall for General Pierce, when embarrassed
with the support of such men as Dix, and
Van Buren,, and Church. and such presses as
the Albany Atlas, the Buffalo Republic, and
the New York Evening Post, with the vote
CIV" .o"i yedfS ago ioT ptucTdt SasS, VINO
ran with no such impediments, they will re-
mark difference that is very far from con-
lirming the theory Of the Administration
journals to which we have referred. Cass
received but ia, 900 out Of $4,000 votes
cast in this State at the Presidential election
in 1S48, or less than half of its aggregate
Democratic vote. Pierce has received about
250, 600, or considerably more than twice the
vote given to Cass."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
EDUCATION.

We learn tina. an effort win be made in the
Legislature to submit it to vote Of the peo-
pie of Virginia, whether they desire that the
Congress of the United States shall set aside
aud appropriate portion of the public lands
for Virginia, to be devoted to the purpose OF
Free Schools and State improvements. We
need not say that such a proposition meets
with our hearty approval. and we doubt not
that it will have the sanction ola large ma
jority Of tic people of Virginia. We do not
advocate this as party measure, but as one
conducive to the interest and advantage
of Virginia. We advocate it hecausc we wish
to see every man, woman and child in the
State in the possession Of al education suff
cient for the wants Of their condition and fit
ing them for more enlarged sphere Of duty
and usefulne SIS ITheeling Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
TO The Voters Of Berkeley Conntg:

A vacancy having occurred in the House
of Delegates by the resignation of JAMES w
Gray, and an election being ordered by The
Governor TO take place on the 9th day Of De-
cember next. Col. JOHN b. A. MAIDEN
BOUSCH is recommended to the Voters as
suitable person to Gil said vacancy--he will
DO cordially supported as an Independent
Candidate. is opposition to any clique" can
didate, who is, or may be before the people
by MANY VOTERS
Oi both political parties
November "a, 1s52-Rep.
The above announcement comes to us well
endorsed. Whether Col n will consent &c
comply with the wishes Of those Of bis friends
who have thus shown their partiality for
him, we are not advised OF his ability
TO serve the people Of Berkcly as a Represent
alive, with credit to himself and honor to his
constituents, we need not speak. He is well
and favorably known as gentleman album
dainty qualified to fill any Office or station
which the Independent voters Of Berkeley may
confer upon him
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
nlarrif0

On the 9th instant, according to the order 0fis'
Society Of Friends, at the residence Of James =
aibberd, in Berkeley County, Va GIDEON dnoie'
DARE, of Baltimore, Nd to SARAH JANE HinbkS'
daughter Of James NJ. and Mary X. iibberd.
On the 4th Of October last, by the Rev DAVID
Thomas Mr. HENRY HEAVY to Miss MARy JAN
daughter Of Mr.. James Beard, all Of this county
At the Hotel Of Capt. Joseph Bowling SANDY
Hook, Nd, on the 18th Instant, by the Rev Nj
Eaton, Mr.. JAMES Mccormick TO Miss IKsaikFI
SPorrs- both Of Clarke County, 70,
saw two summer currents,
Flow smoothly TO their meeting,
And join their course with silent force,
In peace each other greeting.
Calm was their course through banks fgresn
While dimpling eddies played between
Such be your gentle motion,
Till life's last pulse shall beat
Like summers beam and summer stream,
Float on in joy to NEE.
calmer sea, where storms shall cease
Apurer sky, where all is peace.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
SOUTH CAROLINA.

1t win DC recollectcd that IN the caucus OIL
the members Of the South Carolina Legisla.
ture, which voted TO throw the electoral vote
Of that State Cor Pierce and King, Protest
was adopted declaring that that State did not
acquiesce in the Compromise measures The
Legislature, it now appears, bad the good
sense to reject this protest. The Charleston
Constitutional Union says:
"'fhc State is thus saved the ridiculous at
titude disappearing the Administration whilst
seeking the overthrow of the Government -
But more important, more cheering results
attach to this defeat Of the protest against
Mr. Piercc's Union principles. i is pro-
elamation that the war against the Union is
at length to cease; that South Carolina a
once more to come back into the Union; to
renew her ancient glorious loyalty, and to ex (.
ereise her legitimate influence in controlling
its counsels and shaping its dcstnies"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

p7y@ln an article relating to the Metro
politan Hotel, New York, the lbcleside says
I'm the matter of prices, few pay less than
So per week; and one foreign emisary, who
has taken rooms for the season, is paying at
the rate of $50 per day, besides a very libe-
raj extra expenditure for the very choicest Of
antique wines One gentleman pays $5Op
week The bills of others amount to 5000,
$3.50. and $500 per week. The bridal cham
Der is constantly occupied at the rate of $40
per day" 1t is also stated that more peo-
Pile are turned away than are received and
that 'rooms are taken by letter and by telc.
graph for weeks in advance"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

A letter in the New York Times from Fla
vana, expresses the confident belief that an,
private expedition that might attempt new
invasion Of Cuba, would meet with speedy and
entire destruction. There are now in com.
mission on that station six or seven war steam
ers. all built in England, and Of the highest
qualities as vessels Of war, and FIVE or ,ix
moro are also in process Of construction ia
England, destined for tho same service Tho
military force on the Island exceeds 10000
men, all well disciplined and thoroughly equip.
ped, and the police system puts the Govern
mcnt in instant possession Of every movement
by which its safety is threatened. The same
writer states that Mr.. George Law is regard
ed by the Creole population Of the Island ss
a power Of the FIRST rank among the nation,
Of the earth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

nt4"The great calm" which has succeed
cd tho great storm" of the Presidential cleo.
ton, viii be favorable to the consideration BY
Congress Of many matters which were neg
lected at the last session, and which ougL,
to be attended to and acted upon. There are
many important subjects deeply affecting ,hs
interests Of the people, which were Lost sight
Of, in the hurry .burly OF the political campaign
and now viii be the time for taking them
up, and giving them calm and fair invest.
CATION. The short session ought to be devo.
ted to business. Surely, there has been
speaking enough to last for year to conc
The members Of Congress should oe held to
strict account for the manner in which The
time shall be spent from December to March.
Let us see acork done. That is What he
people want.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

Ia75%The editor of the Wheeling lnteli-
geucer has been shown brass crucifx, of
curious and antique manufacture, which has
been dug up from an Indian mound in Wet
eel county, Virginia. The mound from which
it was taken was covered with full growth
of forest trees, and the appearance Of the cross
indicated that it had been buried for many
hundred years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
Ht@y=Some vacancies in the T,erislat

BgySome vacancies in the Legislature
were filed on Tuesday the 9th inst. Oliver
p. Baldwin, editor Of the Richmond Repub-
lican, has been elected to the Senate, from
Richmond city. by a majority Of 74S over
Patterson, Dem. A. j. Crane, Wing, has
been returned tor the House, from Richmond,
by Gel majority over IIaskins Dem. Cor
don, Dem, is elected over Ingram. Wing, for
the House, from Faquicr, by majority Of
147.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

H3y~On Sunday morning the It'll inst the
Episcopal Church in Romncy, used by the
Methodist denomination as place of wor-
ship, took fire from the stove pipe, and the
roof was entirely consumed. By the cxcr-
tons of the citizens. the benches, window
frames, easements. doors. gallery, pulpit, and
floor. were partially saved. The walls we're
not injured.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
NEW STORE.

We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisements of Mr.. j. w Crantham lie
occupies Tie Store formerly occupied bp Mr.,
W. J.. Sebert, and more recently by Mr..
Geo Newcomer lie has on hand large
and well selected stock Of Dry Goods. Gro
ceres, &c, which he assures us he can sell
cheap. Try him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
MEETING OF cusGuEss.

The second session Of the Thirty second
Congress will convene in Washington on the
9th OF December, and continue in session I'M
til the 4th Of March next, when the Presi-
dent elect viii be inauguratod and the terms
of the members elect of the Thirty third Con-
gress commence
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
THANK SEWING.

Tomorrow will be observed as day Of
thanksgiving in more than twenty Of the
States. The almost national observance Of
the day will be an appropriate public acknow-
ledgment of all the blessings of peace, plenty
and prosperity by which the year has been
crowned
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
VIRGINIA L:cGisLATUUE.

The Legislature commenced its adjourned
session on Monday last The principal mat
ter before it will be Internal improvements
We hope for the peoples sake, and its own
sake. that deliberdtire body will not spend
another six months at one sitting but do
what ought to be done and quit. The last
session cost the State SlG2 s06.97-quite
enough one would think for one year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
n9z=California contains four hundred thou

California contains four hundred thou
sand square miles. This would give eight
States as large as New York, fifty as large
as New Jersey, and fifty seven ms large as
Massachusetts. With a population equal
per square mile to that Of New Jersey. Cali
fornia would support eighteen millions of in
habitants and if equal to New York, twenty
millions; and if equal to Massachusetts, fol-
ty millions, or fifteen millions more than the
prest mt population of the United States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

The story recently published in la Chron-
lea" of New York, that the American Minis
ter at Madrid had offered to purchase the
Island Of Cuba for $ls0,00o,0oO, is fatty
contradcted. The National lntelligencer Of
Monday says
We have tho very best authority for say
ing that the statement. that the AMERICAN
MINISTER at Madrid had offered to purchase
Cuba, is without the least foundation in fac.
No such offer has been made by this admin
istration.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

Addressing bis constituents few days
ago, Colonel Benton advertcd to the expen.
diture Of the General Government as fit
subject for reform; but. at the same time, he
rcbuked the bitter partisans WHO complain of
its increase as an abuse resulting frcm Wing
rule. The Colonel said
"1.et me do justice. Party warfare throws
the blame of those sixty millions on the pres
ent Wing Administration. Inexorable his
tory will have to qualify that reproacb, and
to tell that Democratic majorities were in
both houses Of Congress when that appalling
sum was voted And further, that it would
have been seventy. instead of sixty millions,
if the ioieer House Gas it is called) had sane
toned all the appropriations voted in the
upper"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
A Washington letter in the New York

A Washington letter in the New York,
Tribune, says
An intimate personal friend of Gen. Pierce,
who came recently from Boston, says the
President elect will not entertain the subject
of the distribution of spoils even with his
particular friends-that he has not made up
bis mind at all what course Of policy he shall
pursue, and has not and will not make any
indications thereof for the present Mean
time the Filibustiers are making ready FOR q
descent on Cuba as soon as the present ad-
ministration gees out. They expect Doug
las, to take the Department of State, and to
do the Diplomatic Engineering for them here.
One thing is quite certain, they have plenty
Of money and "a sufliciency ofmuskets They
have reliable information from the Island, and
500 men--Cuban Refugees-for pilots, who
know respectively every part of the coveted
country intimately. They had better not fall
into the hands of the present administration.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
A LEGAL QUESTION.

The editor of the New York Courier and
and Enquirer raises legal objection to the
mode OF conveyance proposed for passengers
bound up Salt River The contract was that
they should be rowed up Salt River The
Locofocos, therefore, who are bound to fur
nlsh transportation, have no right to charter
steamboats, and railroads We have right
to insist on the terms ofthe contract
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
A PROCLA NATION.

M HEREAS q vacancy has occurred ~ Y.
w General Assembly of this State, y '.
resignation of JAMES w. GRAY, Delegate ~
the County of Berkeley--Therefore, the shsir
OF the said County OF Berkeley Is hereby rev
red to hold am election in that county, on ihss
day the stA day Of Dscsm Der neat for Dslsgs''
fill the vacancy aforesaid. h,
Given under my hand as Governor ard ah N.
iitittttttt the seal Of the State, at Riehmonu y.
4 SEAL. = 18th day Of November, A. p 1872 n, IN
ttttttttttt 10 the nth year ofthe commcnvsnass'
November -, ls59-te.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

The Democrats in Richmond arc to have
their rejoicing over the Election Of Pierce and
King, on the day of the meeting of the Flee.
torai College of Virginia, in Richmond-the
first of December. The President and Vice
President elect, are invited to attend the fes-
tival
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

I'D. We wers mortified at the sps ctscle Of \
separation. rendered necessary and impe,a.
tive BY the wretohed condition of oac Of our
norses. Painful as it was. after long and
P,easan. journey together. we separated and
ieis early for Weyer's Cave, whore We had
'ne exquisite pleasure to meet again. and
ransack the cavern together. -"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
SPECIAL ELECTION.

The Governor, as win be seen in another
column, has issued bis writ for another cleo
ton to be held in this County on Thursday
the 9th of this month, to supply the vacancy
occasioned in the House of Delegates by the
resignation Of Capt James ". Gray.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
COTTON FACTORY DESTROYED.

The Valley Cotton Factory at IIarpcr's
Ferry, belonging to Messrs. Scarborough nol-
liday & Co., was destroyed by fire on Friday
last Loss about $4,000. on which there
was but a partial insurance,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
THE NEW pnEsupESr.

The New York Mirror thus describes the
President elect:
an appearance. he docs not look like The
Chief Of great Nation. In majesty Of per.
son. he is not Washington or Fillmore -
His figure is slight: his head no. large his
face habitually pale bis eye remarkably
mild; and bis figure although trae above
the common height, is little thinner than The
average.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
GO 1T BOOTS,

In University in Virginia some years ago
the students boots were prescribed, from the
fact that they sent them to be tapped SO o.
ten. II was found that they we're sent wita'
bottle in them, and required tapping ofte1r
than the interests of The institution allowed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
Free color.d Population Of Virginia.

The citizens Of Norfolk County held meet
ing on the I'd inst and adopted resolutions
urging the Legislature. at its ensuing session,
to adopt measures to rid the State Of its free
colorcd population. They also recommended
that similar meetings be held throughout the
State
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

LOUISVILLE, Ky, November 90, 1852 An
election to Congress took place here to-day.
The majority for Preston, Wing, in this city
is 1870. His supposed majority in the dis
trict is between 900 aud 1900.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

At the Residence Of Joseph 4 Berry, in No''s.
field, on the 10th inst, MRs. MARY HoKr, e0hsar
ofPeter Hoke formerly of this place, aged 65y
months and 80 days. She has left many frleno'
and relatives to mourn her departure, but hsn
loss is her infinite gain.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

S<S~ Mrs Darlington says, the only way
to prevent steamboat explosions, is to make
the engineers bile their water ashore. In
her opinion, all the busting, is caused BY
cooking the steam on board
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

Rsy~The Lancaster Locofocos fred one
hundred guns last week as demonstration
of rejoicing over the election of Pierce and
King. The Locofocos of Berks would have
done the same but they lost SO much money
on the result in this county, that they couldn' I
afford to buy the poledcr.-Rcading Jour
nal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

Esag~Thc number of hogs raised in the Eve
States of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana,
and Tennessee, during the year 1862, is es
timated at over twelve millions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
WINTER.

Notwithstanding the mild and pleasant
fall, winter is upon us with rush. We had
snow upon the 17th-as those who have been
here, have had for the past 30 years--and
again on Monday last.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

be- filtered notes of the Bank Of Balti-
more changed from 81 to $50, are IN circu-
latiOn. Also notes Of the Citizens Bank Of
Baltimore, altered from 81 to S..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

gggrCol Samuel Collins, revolutionar,
soldier died recently at his residence in Deer
field, n. H.. aged So years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
MASSACHUSETTS,.

The official vote Of this State for President
is as follows: Scott 52,6s3; Pierce IA, 500;
Hale 2S,023 Webster 1910; Broome 1865.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
RHODE ISLAND.

The official vote Of Rhode Island is as fol.
lows: Pierce S,735, Scott 1862, Hale ga
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

E0y-If you want to buy anything,
If you want to sell anything.
If you want to hear anything,
If you want to tell anything,
If you want 10 do anything,
II you want anything done,
ADVERTISE !.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
VERMONT.

The official vote of Vermont gives Scott
22,l73, Pierce 1904, Hale s.621. Scott
over Pierce 9,129 Scott over all sos.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

nSay-A wag observed man who had lost
his arm, passing by, said he presumed he
might be called, an OG-hdnd man
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

\ large number ofmen are daily employed
in fitting the foundations for the superstruc ,
ture Of this building in New York
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24

RSg-J Ohm W Rand. convicted for robbihg
the Portsmouth (Va Bank, escaped from
the Norfolk County Jail on Saturday morn
TO-, and has eluded pursuit
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-11-24
MARSHAL ron WESTERN DISTRICT.

John Amber Esq. of Fauquier County,
late o. Winchester, has been appointed Mar
shal for the Western District Of Virginia ia
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death oil
James Points, Esq. The appointment i:
considered good ono