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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
James Baker,
AITORNEY 1T L.AU,
OttumWa, Iowa, .a#H

Office in the South Room Of Mr. Myer.
ilew frame building. Also, a Notary Public.
aud as.such, will take the acknowledgements
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
tons ;antly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
ges, etc. --. December eth. 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
HOUSE,.

The House resumed tic considera-
ton of the joint resolution OF the Senate,
authorizing the Postmaster General at
his discretion to declare plank roads post
routes r@ @-a @#s .@ szo n1
This was amended on motion of Mr..
Bennett, declaring the road from yallo.
ma Springs, New York, by the way of
Nineval and Coventry, TO Oxford. a
post route. And also the road from Ok
ford by way of Coven,ryville 10 South
Bainbridge. " a-sa@aaaa ...,.. -.s
Mr.. Stuart offered an amendment de-
claring all highways post routes. Disa-
greed TO, after debate, and the resolu-
tion was passed. '..4s --N.#
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

Some men are wise; some are otherwise.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
Public Lands.
Passengers.

On motion of Mr.. Davis, the Senate
took up the bill to amend an act to pro
vide for the better security of the lives
of passengers on board vessels propel.
ed in whole or in part by steam. The bill
covers ;wenty-eight printed prgss, and
makes provision that steamboats, shall be
provided with all the modern convent
ences and modes of escape in case of ac
cident. Ii limits the number of passen
gers 10 the tapacily Of llte boat, regu
lates the law of right 10 the channel ir
rivers, establishes board of nine Chic
Steam Vessel Inspectors and sub-In,
spectors in each Collection District, pro-
vides penalties for all violation of its
provisions, sc. ....--., .....
Mr.. Davis read a speech, composed o
statistics concerning the number of yes
sells built in the United States, the mum
ber destroyed, and the consequent los:
Of life and property. He then explain
ed the object of the bill, and proposed
nearly fifty amendments to it, all 0
which we're adopted. -
MIR. Geyer then proposed amend
menls, covering 8 pages, some of whicl
were agreed to. l goF a#3 -asL q
The bill was then ordered 10 be prin.
ted, as amended, and the Senate ad
iourned. n .z1 1I.a a. a.. aa
Not more than twenty-five Senator:
were in attendance during the day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

II took il for fairy vision a Ga. aaa.
OF some gay creature of the element,
That in the colors of the rainbow live,
And play i III plighted Clouds"
lMLToN's CoMus.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

On Cerro Gordo's lofty height, .7lE eae
Whence death-shots flew wintempest hurl d
He stormed the hills, put hosts to fight, W.
And on the breeze Our Flag unfurrd. a
s "our Flag" &C
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
THE HARMONIOUS DEMOCRACY.

On last Monday evening there was 5lop
up at the jackson Association.
After the election Of officers, Mr.. Daniel
Radcliffe stated that bic had learned that Mr.
Van Buren, had been invited to partake of
the dinner in nonor Of the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans, arhich he mr. r. be-
lieped to be untrue.
Mr. Hoover the president. then said that
Mr. Van Buren, had been invited by the Com
mittee of Irritation, and that bis reply to
said invitation was not read. for reasons USE
less to explain.
A debate arose; after which, Mr. McNeale
Latham offered a resolution to this effect,
'that if Mr. Van Buren, was invited, it was
unauthorized and contrary to the wishes of
the Association. The "Freesoilers" in the
Association, who outnumbered the "0ld Line
Democrats" carried motion to adjourn,
thereby preventing vote on the resolution.
Latham said that another Democratic
Association would be formed in two weeks.
Republic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
HouSTY LAND WARRANTS.


The bin making Bounty Land Warrants
assignable has finally passed both Houses Of
Congress, by the adoption Of the report Of the
committee of conference on the disagreeing Of
the two branches in rclaoton to amendments
which had been inserted in the bill by the
House The National Intelligenccr SAYS
There is no reason to doubt that the bill
viii at once receive the signature Of tie Pres
ident and thus become law"
The bin provides that the assignment NAV
be made by deed or instrument of writing.
according to such form ard pursuant to such
regulations as may be prescribed BY the Com
missioner Of the General Lard Office, SO as to
vest the assignee With all the rights Of the
original owners Of the warrant or location.
The benefits Of the original act, with the
supplement, are extended to the officers and
soldiers Of any militia, volunteers or troops,
who were called into military service. aud
whose services have been paid by the United
states subsequent to the eighteenth Of June
eighteen hundred ard twelve.
The following are the provisions Of the
billf locating the warrants:
Any person entitled to presumption right
TO any land shall be entitled to use any such
land warrant, in payment Of the same, at
81 70 per acre, for the quantity Of land there
in specified: Prorided, That The warrants
which have been or may hereafter be issued
in pursuance of said laws or If this act, may
be located according to the legal subdivisions
of the public lands, in one body, upon any
lands of the United States, subject to pri-
yate entry at the time Of such location at the
minimum price: Prorided. further, That
when said Warrants shall be located on lands
which are subject to entry at a greater Moi
mum than 81 % per acre, the locator Of said
warrants shall pay to the United States in
cash the difference between the value Of such
warrants at Sl.25 per acre, aud the tract Of
lard located on it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
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JUDGE BALDWIN,

The Charlottesville Adpocaie understands
That Judge Baldwin will be candidate for
election to the Court Of Appeals, a position
IN which he has labored efficiently and cred
ltaoly Tor several years past. Ii is not de-
uactng from the merits Of Judge Samuels. a
candidate for the same place. to saw that
Judge Baldwin cmioently deserves this honor
from the hands of those whom he has served
so faithfully and well. ~
Since writing the above. we observe in the
t'rg,a'a Messenger that Judge Baldwin
~ reply to a call made by the members Of the
Staunton bar to be candidate for election
has signifed his acceptance in digniGed and
honorable letter. - Vim. Rep.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
THE ELEcrsoxs.

The bill providing for the election Of Coun-
~ Officers has passed the Senate, was sent 70
the House Of Delegates and made the order Of
the day, for Friday last. 1t provides that on
the fourth Thursday in April ncxt.-the vo-
tiers Of each County shall elect Clerk Of the
County Court. Clerk Of the Circuit Court,
an Attorney for the Commonwealth, Sur
veyor Sheriff, and one or more Commits
sioners Of the Revenue, in each corporation
aud city, for which respectively Circuit
Court IS he'd, an Attorney for the Common
wealth ard Clerk for such Court: and ID
every County and city. for which together a
Circuit Court is held, an Attorney for the
Commonwealth and Clerk for such Court
On the same day in every sixth year thereaf-
ter. Clerks and Surveyors shall be elected !;
in every fourth year thereafter, Attorneys for
the Commonwealth shall be elected; and in
every second year thereafter, shcriffs and
Commissioners Of the Revenue shall be elect
ed.
The number Of Commissioners Of the Rev
enuc for each County, shall be that now pre-
scribed by law, and there shall be elected for
each revenue district, laid off ard prescribed
by law, one Commissioner who shall, during
his term Of Office, reside 10 the district for
which be was elected, and his removal there
from shall yacate his Office.
The removal Of "a Clerk of the Circuit or
County Court, Of Sheriff, Of Commission
or ofthc Revenue Or Surveyor. from the coun-
ty in which be was elected shall be vacation
of bis office. But the Clerk of the Circuit
Court now residing beyond the limits of the
county in which he holds the office, mag bore
eligible, and II elected may continue to reside
cut Of that county.
The term of Office Of each Of the officers
whose election is provided for in tins act, shall
commence on the list day Of July, in the year
in Which he is elected and each of said officers
shall, unless sooner removed, continue in Of
fec for the term prescribed in the Corstitu
tion, and until lis successor is qualified.
t The officers aforesaid shall, before entering
upon tie discharge Of their respective duties.
take the oaths of Office prescribed by the
Code of Virginia. and give all official bonds
as are now required Of any of such officer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23


In the recent fight which took place between
General Caryajai and the Government troops,
one Of the strangest scenes took place Both
parties fed the field. A letter to the N. O.
Picayune says:
When the troops were paraded on the field
of victory, not over 100 effective men could
be mustered, and the smallness Of their num-
bers caused an unaccountable panic, and
about 10 o'clock at night the officers were
compelled to leave the field, desert their can
non, their victory aud everything All cross
ed to this side of the river At daylight an
express arrived, bringing the information
that General Cruz had pursued exactly the
same course Victors and vanquishcd had
taken different ends of the road. and had fed
from the battle ground The revolut:onists
Immediately organised. crossed back, arrived
on the battle ground, and were again COM
PEELED to fall back on Uncle Sans soil
Expresses had also been sent to Cruz, who
stopped his flight and got back to Camargo
about half an hour before Carvajnl, and had
possessed himself Of the 12-pounder. Carva-
jal's men are on this side dispensing and dis.
organized Thus ends the revolution, for the
present.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

Bsy~The notorious and celebrated criminal
known as G. Rand Thompson, was arrested
at Philadelphia on the 18th. He has been
engaged the greater part of his life in the
committal of successful exploits in knavery,
and, it is said perpetrated the first forgery
of 2. $. Treasury notes. He sometime
since escaped from the Louisville, Kentucky,
Penitentiary by throwing snuff in the keep
er's eyes, and for some months past had been
in Philadelphia, where he has perpetrated
numerous hotel robberies.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
CUBAN pRIsoNEns.

The ship Prentice. from Cadiz. arrived at
New York on the 18th instant, bringing a.
passengers ninety five Of the American pris-
oners engaged in tho Cuban expedition, and
pardoned by the Queen of Spain They are
mostly in excellent health. Among them We
notice the names Of John A. Sewers, Of
Clarke County, VIM H. Cameron and W. II.
Craft, formerly Of Jefferson County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

Es9rThc Spirit Of Jefferson" lays aside
the "Old Fogies," raises the banner of ~ Dung
America" aud places at its masthead for
President Stephen A. Douglass, Of Illinois,
for Vice President, John B. Floyd of Va,
and says in relation to others whom the Dem
ocratic Convention may deem more worthy
and more tried ave would only suggest
they may be tried too often for success. -
Git out Of the way cid Mr. CAss; you broke
your sword, and Gen. Taylor broke YOU
you cant come in The spirit" further
says; with Douglass and Floyd we could
laugh siege TO scora'" That's man
Go ahead, wen see you ow.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

peGrThc author, pr Richard Mcsherry
jr., Of Baltimore formerly Of this place, has
favored us with a pamphlet copy of lecture
recently delivered by him before Dr. Dunbar's
class Of medical students in Baltimore
Subject.-"GuN SHor MOUNDS" DR.. Nc
Sherry's long experience in tho Army and
Navy of the United States. has made him
familiar with the subject DR.. MeSherry is
well known as an eminent Surgeon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
sss-.-------
GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT.

The Cincinnati Chronicle makes the fol-
lowing statement Of the age and services of
the illustrious conqueror of Mexico:
Winfield Scott was born on the 18th Of
January. 1856, and was therefore 66 on the
18th of last January.
Admitted to the bar in 1906 and practi-
cod few months in the Petersburg (Va)
Circuit
Appointed Captain Of Light Artillery in
May, 1908.
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel Of the Sec
ond Artillery, in July. 1872
Fought tie battle of Queenstown, and was
taken prisoner, 18th October, 1872
Appointed Brigadier General in March,
1S1i.
Fought the battle Of Chippewa, July 9Th,
1914.
Commanded the main body Of Browns ar
my in the battle of Niagara Lundy's Lane, }
July Goth, 1914.
Brevetted Major General, July, 1914.
Maintains peace in the Patriot troubles. in
the affair Of the Caroliuc, 1887.
Aids in the paci6cation Of the Maine
Boundary In 1886.
Captures Vera Cruz Esd March, 1s47.
Wins the battle Of Cerro Gordo, April 18th
lS47
Wins the battle Of Contreras. Goth August,
1S47.
Wins the battle of Cherubuseo. August
Goth, 1917.
stormed Chapultepcc on the 18th Of Sep
tember.
Entered the city Of Mexico on the NOR
ming of the 14th of September, ls47.
THUS has Winfield Scott been forty-t
gears in the service Of his country, having
made some of the most brilliant campaigns on
record, and ncrer failed in any undertaking
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
DEATH OF Ds. JOHN LOCKE.

Dir. John Locke, formerly Of Martinsburg,
died suddenly az bis residence in Jefferson
County, on Thursday morning last. early
in the morning be had ordered his horse to 90
cunning, and shortly after il was brought cut
he left the house, and not making his appear
ance for an hour or two search was made for
him, when he was found in the stable in a
dying State, shot through the head with
ball from the gun found with him. When
discovered he was immediately taken to bis
house, but remained insensibe until his death,
which took place about o'clcck The shot
is presumed to have been accidental The
Doctor leaves disconsolate wife and five
small children, and numerous relatives and
acfuaintauccs to mourn lis untimcly fate
They all have the heartfelt sympathy of the
community The remains of the deceased
were brought here on Friday last aud buried
with Masonic honors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

BGT The Louisiana Wing State Conven-
ton met at Baton Rouge on Wednesday last
and was largely attended. every parish being
represented Mr.. Fillmore for President and
Mr.. Crittenden for Vice President we're NOM
mated by reclamation, after which electors
were appointed. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed. 49,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
FROM VENEZUELA,

The Venezuela Congress was opened on
the 10Th. great improvement is announ-
ced IN the condition of the finances The
continuance Of peace has given increased ac-
tivity to commerce, stimulated the resources
Of the treasury, All the obligations on ac-
count Of the public service have been met I;
the expenses Of tho wars ofls4S and 1S49
have been partially lipudated; the interest
on the domestic debt. which has mt been
satisfied since 1876 has been paid and the
iostalmepts on foreign debt which have been
neglected Tor some years have been prompt
y RENTED to London-thus improving tho
national credit abroad
The President congratulates the Legisla-
ture on the recent discoveries of mineral
wealth in various parts of the country
Nires Of gold, silver, copper, and quicksilver
have been opened furnishing an ipexhausti-
bic source ofriches and prosperity,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

f5.5-Docs the good man Of the spirit Of
jefferson mean to say that be has no conf
denee in the Democratic correspondent of a
Democratic newspaper? Hear what he says
"As matter Of passing news, without
knowing pro or con as 10 its correctness. we
give place to the following, which we extract
from letter Of the Washington correspon.
dent of tho Martinsburg Republican .
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

The House Of Delegates Of Virginia, on
Saturday. engrossed the bill fixing the salary
Of the Judges ofthe Court Of Appeals at s.,
ooo; thatof the 7th Circuit at s., 500; Of
the Sd Circuis at $1,000; and of all other
circuits at $4,000; allowing mileage to and
from their courts; and $40 per day for each
day judge shall sit in special court Of ap-
peals; and "a per day for each day be shall
hold special term.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

1y-The Charter Incorporating the com
pany for the projected Exhibition of the In.
dustry of All Nations. in the city of New
York, has passed both branches of the Legis,
lature in that State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

bE2- On Monday of last week Fontaine
Beckam, Esq, qualified High Sheriff of
jefferson County, and Thos Rutherford. Jos
starry, James A. Beckam aud Conrad r.
Starry are his Deputies.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
REsrR,cr,y Il law. REPEALED.

The Senate Of Pennsylvania on Thursday
last. after considerable debate and good
deal of excitement passed the celebrated bill
repeating the sixth section Of the act which
forblds the use of prisons fer the purpose of
OBTAINING fugitive slaves.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
THURSDAY, March Is.
RESOLUTIONS.

BY Mr.. Bowyer-That the Committee on
Roads, &c, enquire into the propriety pro-
viding by law for the appointment or election
of an adequate number Of Raod Commission
ers in each district Of every county, to con-
tinue in Office for one or moro years, clothing
them with authority and power, after notic-
ing the land holders to assess damage, &c;
that final action may be had at the FIRST term
of court, after filing their report, unless good
cause is shown for continuance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
A REFERENCE.

Our readers are referred to the supient
Editor Of the Republican for any quantity
and quality Of matter. which will answer their
'just expectations His ekno,oledge' is
truly wonderful.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

Hsg~The Fugitive Slave Law which has
passed the California Assembly provides that
slaves brought into the State prior to the
adoption of the State Constitution, shall be
liable to the provisions Of the Congressional
fugitive slave law,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

rJ~The Spirit of Jefferson has placed a
the head Of its columns the name of Stcph
en- A. Douglass for President, and John b
Floyd for Vice President.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23
nIsAeHEnM4N.r aMosc pocrons.

The Democracy Of Baltimore have been
recently favored by two exposilions of the
party's condition from two Distinguished
seourccs. There is not only discrepancy
between the two announcements. but a posi-
tive contradiction which involves the necessi-
ty Of a mistake on one side or the other
First we have declaration from Gen. Cass.
in letter to young men Of Baltimore on a
late OCCASION in these words:
"Ihe political prospects are so bright that
they cannot but add to the social pleasure Of
the evening; for the decree has gone forth
that the next administration of the General
Government must be in the hands of the
Democratic party"
Almost at the same time We find an avow-
al by Mr. Buchanan, in letter to certain
prominent citizens of Baltimore declaring a
profound conviction thus:
eff | rightly read the signs of the times ,
there has seldom been q period when the
Democratic party of the country to which
You and are warmly attached. was in
greater peril than at the present moment"
Whether this diversity of views arises from
differences of temperament, or from the SUI
perlor sagacity and faculty of observation Of
one or the other of tho eminent oracles of
Democracy, who thus pronounce so different
~, we cannot, OF course undertake TO deter
nine According to the ordinary rules of
evidence the testimony Of Mr. Buchanan
ought to have most weight being the con-
iession OF an unwilling witness Gen. Cass.
1t is well known, was very sangune of sue
cess at the last Presidential contest. and in
iaet considered his nomination by the Con
vention here as equivalent to an election
Inc rollticei prospects of bis party were re.
garded by him at that time as peculiarly
"0r'gh The balance of probability. there
Tore, holding in mind the Generals liability
to mistakes u the prophetic line, seems to
incline maniiestly in Mr. Buchanan's favor
we Shall know bettrr, however after the cleo
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

ssJ~The Summer rates for transportation
on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road went
into operation on Monday of last week.-Mrs.
is reduction of the Winter rates. The
fare from Baltimore to Pittsburg is now 50,
from Baltimore to Wheeling $40.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

EFy-lt is not a little remarkable how easily
the Editor Of the Republican can be hum
plugged. Attic suggestion, we bave good
reason to believe Of another, prominent
member of the ',janta. tie Republican char
ges US with Ignorance Of cur duty, as after
ncy for the Oversecrs Of the Poor, inasmnch
as we did not inform the Court Of its duty in
relation to the election fer rev Oyorsccrs. -
Now be it known to tie man, who asked
%'.ere IN sae d. tie attorney fer tAe
orerSeers acas' and all others Interested,
that the law in such cases made and proyi-
ded, was known to the Court and justified it
in its action. VIII the Republican, or It's
SUB Rosa" inform US whether the Court
at the last term sat and acted under the law
as it then was, or as was expected to be?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

of General James G. Watson, late Of the
State Of Georgia; and when the committee
arose the House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

Bzg- An election for Ovcrseers oftbo Poor
was held in Jefferson County 90 Saturday
the 18th instant.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

rThe State election in New Hampshire
has resulted in the choice Of Democratic
Governor and Legislature
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

rSJ~We are indebted to the Hon. Charles
j.. Faulkner for valuable public documents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-23

nsg~To be able to bear provocation. is an
argument Of great wisdom, and to forgive il
Of q great mind,