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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
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VIRGINIA LOCOMOTIVE AND CAR WORKS

| This establishment in Alexandra, Va, is
one of the most extensive in the country
The Locomotive and Car works cover ST.
500 square feet of ground, front III feet on
the Potomac river, which has an average
depth of | 5 feet for several miles above and
below the works, and are connected by a
turnout with the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad. The Machine Shop is a three sto-
ny building, 100 feet long by 40 feet in
width. On the first floor there are three
tracks for setting up Locomotive Engines and
en- these tracks at the time of our visit. we
saw powerful freight engines destined for
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, one of
which. tho most flushed specimen Of work
mansbip we ever saw, was shipped on that
day for its destination. On the same floor
is the Tool Shop, in which we observed two
facing lathes one of which is capable of
turning and the other #. in diameter.
Besides these two. there are ten other pow
eriul lathes and seven large machines, one
for planeing, one for slotting. four for drilling
and boring and one Bolt Cutter.
The second floor is occupied, in part COR
Office and drafting room, but We also obser-
we'd. in we'll appointed apartments, fourteen
power lathes, four planeing machines, three
drill presses and very large bolt cutters The
third story is exclusively occupied as Pat
tern Shop and is fitted up with suitable de.
partments for depositing patterns. models,
&c
The Foundry building covers 81 by 60
feet and turns out from So to tons casting
per day the Blacksmith Shop 100 feet bv
80 has II fires and powerful steam hammer
tor heavy work-the Boiler Shop 112 feet by
Az, and the Car Shop $50 feet by 40, con-
tanning four tracks for setting up and remo-
wing cars. In addition to the above. this
splendid establishment is supplied With cir.
cular upright saws. the necessary tools far
punching and shearing iron. and all the re.
qaisite machinery for planciag, morticine
&c.
SMITH & PERKINS are bulldog ~ tb;s
time, in addition to those mentioned before
engines for the Manassas Gap Railroad Bal.
timore and Ohio Railroad and Hudson River
railroad, together with considerable num-
Der Of house cars for the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad Indeed, we learn tina, all
the cars used on the Manassas Gap and Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad have been
built at this establishment.
10 glaneing over the books of the Treasu.
rers Office we find the following statistical
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

Hsy@The Board Of Trade Of the city Of
Baltimore in its corporate aad official cspac.
Wy has called grand Commercial Convex.
Won, 10 be held in that city on the 18th day
q pscea0es next. The object Of this Con
SeA'i0n = to Stimulate the commercial pro.
sress Of the Southern and Western State. "a
their erect intercourse with Earops and In
regard 10 .be;r internal trade.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
OYSTERS.

Those Oysters in the Shell, sent us by Mr..
John Z. Cunningham the other night were as
enc as any we have ever tasted for them
and other evidences Of his kind regard, he is
entitled to our warmest thanks As we have
before said Mr.. Cunningham is prepared to
furnish all the delieacies and Injuries of the
season
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
CG)NGUE.Ss.

Both Houses Of Congress were organised
at IL o'clock on Monday last The Senate
was called TO order by its presiding officer
don VIM. r King the House by its
'peakor, Hon Mr. Boyd
In the House, Mr. Faulkner presented the
credentials of Sherrard Clemens, member
elect from the Wheeling District.
After some preliminary business the An
nual Message of the President was received
and read by the Clerk of the House and or
dered to be printed, at 3'z o'clock, adjourn
ed until II o'clock on yesterday.
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nlarrisD.

In Christ Church, Reading, PENNSYLVANIA. a,
the It'll instant, BY the Rev, sir. Lightn,r' 4
HAMILTON CAMpBELI, formerly Of this town q
Lizzie A., daughter Of the late Major John 4
Lytle, U. s. Army.
On the I'd instant, by the Rev II. A. Fink. M,
ABRAHAM WILLIAMSON PoRrKRrisLD to Miss IL.
cIxDA CAruAnIsr daughter Of Mr. John 81. SINAI,
all of this County.
On the 3oth ultimo, by the Rev John Liel,
Mr.. LUTHER MARTIN DAVIS, OF Bedford County
Pa, to CArnARiSR MILLrR, Of this County.
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FARM FOR RENT.

II WILL offer for rent, to the highest bidder, Ia
I front of the Conrt-. House, in Chsrlestown, %
Monday The 9Th instant, December, all that ~
n.~ tract or parcel Of LAND on which lit
STS Mr.. Isaac Heidwhol now resides and ii1
-.A>-formerly occupied by the late Vim. Moore,
adjoining the lands Of John c. Wiltshire Colonel
Hite, &c, containing
32j Acres.
The land is in high state of cultivation Said
land will be rented for a term Of years, which will
be made known on the day of renting. Possession
gwen on the first day of April next. Further
particulars made known on the day OF renting
WILLIAM @. FERGUSON.
December & lSSo--tdr
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pfb

At his residence at Cedar Grove 10 ths County On q.
night ofhe 9th inst DIR. JoRs HspsEs in the 5ih Year
his age. pr Hedges one OF the eldest moM wealth,
and highly respectable citizens OF our County NJ Vi,
born within sight al the village that bears bis name and wa
of Captain Joseph Hedges OF Revolutionary memor,
and descendant Of the brave Col Rawlings. In ever
OF the term he talented man. ana one Of III
abiest political writer's 81 Virginia. hs elaborate articles
at various times and different rysg occasions in dsn
Of Southern rights amply testify.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

ba5~John i. Carey for many years an
editor Of the Baltimore American, has enga,
ged to take charge of the editorial department
Of the Daily Crescent of New Orleans -
Brants Mayer, we'll known as lawyer of
talent and writer Of especial merit, succeeds
Mr., Carey in the editorial department Of the
American,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
JOHN McCLEAR,
MARrlNsnuRG December l. 1862


me- The National InteMgencer of Satur-
day has long and able article on "The Late
National Election We make the following
extracts
Estimating the aggregate number Of voters
IN all the States at three millions five hun
dred thousand, it is apparent that change
OF less than one vote in hundred Gone per
cent of the aggregate popular vote might
| have been sufficient to give the victory to the
Wings instead of their opponents When
then, we take into view the circumstance,
which combined to bring about the result oil
the Election, what is there in it to defect the
Wings, or to induce them to doubt Of the
substantial hold which their PRINCIPLES have
upon the affection and confidence of The
PeopleF Still less does this state Of facts
justify any dependency as to the future. 1t
IS not the first time that the Wings have been
beaten when confident of success. The de-
feat of MIR. Clay, the Wing candidate in 1914
was much more astounding than that of our
candidate at the late election and vet in
1913 the Wigs rallied to the rescue, and by
a triumphant majority placed their candidate
in the Presidential chair What has more
than once heretofore happened may happen
again; and once more, under resolution gath.
cred from defeat, the Wings may march to
victory. *
From tue brief suggestions which we have
thrown out, our readers will have discovered
mat we do not agree in sentiment with those
Wings who exclaimed, in anguish of spirit at
the first news Of the disappointment Of their
cherished hopes, that in the result Of this
election "all is lost but honor" Our senti.
mcnt ls, on the contrary that the Wbigs
have lost nothing the loss Of which ought 10
deter them from the continued support Of tho
principles embodied in that noble creed nro
mulged by the Baltimore Convention.
AS Tor the Wings laying down their arms
any abandoning an honorable cause because
OF Its having met With casual check as
some have proposed, it is not for moment
to be thought of. They have lost an election
it is true, which they ought to have oa;ned
''u' 'ney nave country left for them to
serve ana TO save from the evils of foreign
insnence already employed in corrodinr the
cement which holds this Government toeetb.
er. They still are bound by every conside.
ration OF duty to themselves, to their families
20 their country. and its institutions frou
which the defeat in an election cannot dis
charge them, to stand by their PRINCIPLES he.
tide what may This is a moral as yoll ,s
political duty which no good citizens c,n
cast OIL at pleasure, and least of ali can ,n,,
real Wing ~ ~" guy
ruin T crushed to earth, will rise again,
FOR Gods eternal years are hers;
While Error, wounded, writbes in mi,
And dies amid her worsbippers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
MONEY /,

counts with us viii save money hv doing d
Immediately It is important that our iorme, b.
siness be closed up without delay and those in.
debted may FEEL assured that they can pay their
accounts 70 US With less money than to any other
person. @. Il G. w DOLL
Decor na~ q 1870
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

BkJ Substitute gates for bars in your
fields; the time which will be thereby saved
in year in entering and returning from !
single field. viii pay foi half dozen gates
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

nSS~Mr. Washburn, who has been elected
to CONGRESS-, in Illinois, few years ago was
a journeyman printer in the office of the
Kenncbec Journal. at Augusta, Maine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

Rs5" Franklin Pierce is the youngest man
who has ever been elected President of the
United States. He is As years of age
Washington, John Adams, Madison, Monroe.
John Quincy Adams and Van Buren, were
each SO; jackson CO; Harrison IS; Taylor
&C ana Polk 40.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

Exg~A recert writer asserts that the Iss,
a man knows, the WIDER be carries his mouth
open. He says--"lt is as impossible for 90
iguoramus to keep his jaws closed as i is e,
q sick oyster to keep lis shci, ssus-'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

A lady paying visit to her daughter who
was a young widow asked her why she
wore the widows garb so long, Dear man.
ma don't you see, replied tho daughter 4
saves me the expense of advertising for bus,
band, as every one can see am for sale \,
private contract '0 y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
NEGRO NInu for SnIc.

pursuant to decree oc the Circuit Court Of
III the County ofDerkeley in the cause Of William
X Stewart and wife against Abraham Van Metre
and others, the undersigned commissioner named
in said Decree will expose to sale at public auction,
Al. { u II Il. Ia
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
A YOUNG NEGRO MAN.

lie i believed TO be sound, hearty and valuable
Terms - One half CASH, the remainder at The
end of six months with interest from the day Of
sale, the purchaser to give bond with approved 70,
curity, leaving 1t however to the election Of The
purchaser to pay the whole purchase Money in
cash. EP HUNTER Ss1i Copr
Dneamhnr 6 1870
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Religious Notice

Sermon Will be preached next Sabbath Mornins Nv a.
Rev. r. A. fssK, Of the Evangelical Lutheran rhu, =
the condtich and prospects OF the Jews with ,sss,
Missionary efforts among them"
December 8, 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08

L5"Thc Georgia Citizen thinks that il
President Fierce means to satisfy every por
ton OF the homogeneous party that has placed
him in power, his cabinet will he something
like the following
For Secretary of State, p. Soule, nouisi.
ana, Red Republican.
For Secretary of War r Barnwel Rhett
S. Carolina, DiSpiopiSt
For Secretary Of the Navy, S. a. Doug
las, Illinois, FiAibuster.
For Secretary Of the Interior. H. Cobb,
Georgia, Union Dem.
Fer Postmaster General, j. W. Forney,
Pennsylvania, Iunker.
For Attorney General, John Van Buren,,
New York, Freesou Dem.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
10 THE
PEOPLE or BERKELEY COUNTY,


Felloiv Citi~ens At the solicitation Of
numerous friends ] announce myself as an
Independent Candidate for the House Of Del
egates, to GIL the vacancy occasioned BY the
resignation Of Capt JAMES w. GRAY.
In making this announcement, allow me to
say. that am not prompted by any spirit Of
factious opposition to The legitimate action Of
the Democratic party, nor have ! changed,
nor do mean to change any political opinion
Of my past life, or my former party relations
| have been, am now and ! expect to con-
tinue steadfast in my adherence to Democra
ie principles, and to the Democratic party.
a meeting protesting to act for the DEM
ocratic party has nominated GEoReE H.
MCCLURE, Esq. have not word to say
against my worthy opponent. but do con-
tend that the voice of the Democracy has
not been heard, that the members Of the party
have not been consulted, that they have not
authorized the nomination--th that they were
not represented in the meeting that made the
nomination. that they had no opportunity to
be so represented notice having been
giyeh Of the intention to nominate
1t is tsue, meeting of the Democracy had
been called to consider the propricty Of nom
mating candidate Upon that question the
meeting should have acted, and if a nomina-
ton had been considered proper, the eight
districts of the County should have been in
sited to send their delegates to convention
to nominate candidate. | have heard no
good reason why this was not done, and !
must infer that it was not done because those
who managed the meeting knew that they had
the power to do what they wanted to do, and
feared that they might net have the power in
a convention where the different portions of
the County were represented. They well
knew that the cards we're stocked how they
were stocked and who stocked them, and they
deemed it prudent to play the game straight
Out WITHOUT new luu idll nHuIlS Hbicu
might break the run and discomfort the whole
scheme.
Under these circumstances | ask the Dem
ocrats Of Berkeley whether Mr. MCCLURE
has any right to claim that be is fairly nom
mated by th. Democrats of the County. !
have good reason to know that many of them,
and | believe a majority are dissatisfied with
the nomination, with the way it was done ard
With the nominee must then regard Mr.
MCCLURE as the candidate, rot Of the Dem
ocratic party but of an irresponsible clique
Not being properly endorsed he must be CON
sidered volunteer The field being open
have concluded, at the insigation of many
true Democrats who are eager to rebuke
dictation, TO volunteer also. Let us Just
have snug little canvass Of week condac-
ted in all fairness and good humor, aud after
the voice Of the whole people is heard let all
bow with submission to their decision
1t only remains for me to say, fellow citi-
zeus. that if shall be honored with a major
ity of your suffrages, ! pledge myself to an
honest, industrious and faithful discharge OF
the duties Of the station which | seek to fill
JOHN McCLEiRY.
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pRIGS. MEDICINES. I'D.

"AvING just returned from Baltimore, have
il now just received and opened large stocked
c. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stufs q
~ &c, &c, which can sell on the most rea- -
sonablc terms and warrant them pure and unadal'
terated. Thankful for past favors, hoping Phys
clans and others may still continue their lavors
Dec s, 1859, W. H. HESLETING.
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sGs5@To any one inquiring what they shall
do for a cough and cold, we would say, read
the following certificate. which has been sign
ed 10y one hundred of the first Houses of Drug
gists in this cosntry, to lay before the public
their estimates of a good medicine. They
arc all men of the first class aud of the high
est character, whose experience and business
leads them to know, and this is their opinion :
1--WE, the undersigned, Wholesale Drug
gists, having been for long acquaiGted with
Ayers Cherry Pcctoral, hereby certify our
belief that it is the best and most effectual
remedy for Pulmonary Complaints ever ofTer
ed to the American People. And we would
from our knowledge of its composition, and
extensive usefulness, cordially commend it to
the afflicted as worthy their best confidence.
and with the Grim conviction that il will do
for their relief all that medicine can do
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-08
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

ELUTES, Flagelets. Violin, Accordsos'
n and Music Boxes, for sale hy
Dec. s, '52. VIII. HEsfETl,NEs'
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FRUITS AND CONFECTIONERY.
Just received large lot Of Oranges, Lemons
- Raisins, Figs, Dates, Pruncs, Candies, Pam
Nuts Almonds, Ginger Nuts, Gum Drops Jelly
Cakes, citron, Currants, &c, &c.
Dec S, 1852. w. H. HESLETlNt-
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duty. The political organization with which
he had acted for the past two years had de-
clared the final settlement Of the questions
which had agitated the country for the last
! fifteen years in connection with African sa-
very. to be paramount TO all questions Of policy
which divided the two parties OF this country
He concurred most fully in that declaration
1t had the appreciation Of his judgment, and
he should adhere 10 it with fidelity. That or
ganization declared that it would support gen
tlemen in all parts Of this Republic, IN the
North a. well IA South who cOncurred with
it in opinion upon these great and vital ques-
tons After this long agitation OF fifteen
years his constituents desired repOse, security
and an end to this sectional strife: and they
intended to have it, if it could be procured by
any actionof theirs upon the Presidential cleo
ton.
He then proceeded to speak of the unauthor
lied and irresponsible manner of nominating
Presidential candidates pursued since 1892 by
outside juntas, combined for the benefit of the
Spoils He despised all such assemblages He
alluded to the respective platforms of the Dem
ocratic and the Wing parties, saying the for
mer did better than they expected. Pierce had
declared that the principles of the Compromise
commanded the appreciation of his judgment
but General Scott would not say this for fear
of " disgusting the public Mr.. Graham
and Mr.. King cordially approved of it but
General Scott merely accepts the nomination.
with the resolutions annexed--cum Onere-
without avowing what shall be the policy Of his
administration General Scott said he did not
write letters to secure the nomination. No.
but because he did not write them. secured 1t
to him
Mr. ToOmbs examined General SCOTS let
ter accepting the nomination and said the
General not considering the platform broad
enough had put two more panks in it. lie
thought it extremely unfortunate that General
Scott appealed to long life "a guarantee
OF his political principles, and regarded every
line in the letters which he has heretofore writ
ten as fatal to him they all speak trumpet
tongued against trusting him on the question
vital to the South
In conclusion, Mr. Toombs expressed the
hope that the Union Wings everywhere would
come up to the defence of their great princi-
pies, and elect some one who can be intrused
with them. with view to the peace and sccu-
rity of the Republic
Mr. Breckenridge opposed the amendment
OF the Senate to the Deficiency bill, appropria-
ting additional compensation to the Collins
line of steamers and spoke generally against
the present system
Mr. Howard obtained the floor, when the
Committee rose
And the House adjourned until Tuesday.
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THE NATIONAL ERA FOR THE CAMPAIGN

The Democratic Convention has made it,
nomination This week the Wing Convention
will announce ts ticket Early in August it
IL stated. the National Free Soil Convention
will meet
The National Era will keep its readers advi-
scd of the movements of Parties, their Princi-
Piles, Purposes and Prospects; and their Posi-.
ton, especially as relates to the Question Of
Slavery.
Persons subscribing for six months from tho
st of July, will receive the paper till the LIST Of
January, thus securing full view Of the entire
Campaign, its results and its bearings upon
of Congress
Twelve copies Of the paper will be sent for
the six months for s9-the person making up
the club emitting himself to an extra copy or,
For the five months from July lst to Deem
Der lst covering the campaign and ts results,
twelve copies will be sent for 81 50--the per-
son making up the club being entitled " an
extra copy.
The record OF Mr.. Pierce, which we publish
this week, will be republished in the early part
Of next month"; for the benefit of those Subscri-
bers who may commence on the first of July
1t shall be our aim TO furnish impartially the
important facts in relation to all the contending
Parties.
Will not our friends who regard the Era M
qualified to spread correct political iniorma-
ton and disseminate sound political sentiments,
do what they can, by the formation of clubs and
otherwise 10 secure it still larger access To the
public mnd' We must rely upon their we'll
directed efforts An incorporating opponent
Of the Pro Slavery policy Of the old political or.