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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
THE PURE IN EiEART.

The springs of everlasting l;fc are within.
These are clear streams gushing up from the
depths of tie soul, ard flowing out to enliven
the sphere of outward existence But like
the waters Of silosh, they Ego swiftly" You
must listen to catch the silyery tones Of the
little rill as il glidcs from its mountain home
You may 10. witness its sileut march through
tllc green vale. but its course wiz be seen in
tho fresh veglmc and tue opening flowers
its presence will be known by tic forms OIL
he and beauty which gatheraropnd it. II is
ever thus with tho pure. you may net hcal
the Still, small voice or heed he silent as-
piraiion; but there is moral Influence and
a halg power which will feel. The wilderness
IS made to smile. tower Of new lie aud beau
ty spring up aud flourish, willie an Invisible
presence breathcs immortal fragrance through
the spiritual atmosphere.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

This body Of grave and reverend seniors
has been in solemn assembly convened about
two months, ard little or nothing has beer
done for the good Of tho Country. Tie
principle sabject Of discussion a. Washington
Just now seems 10 be tie next Presidency.
The Democratic family OF aspiraats is M
merous each member demanding considera-
ton at the hands Of the National Convention
to assemble in Baltimore in june next, be
cause of bis peculiar and distinct views upon
the great national interests The prominent
names among The Democrats are Caas, Doug.
lass. buchanan, Butler, Houston aud Marcy.
The Wings have not yet fzed the tine and
place for holding their National Convention;
it will be probably in june ncxt. and either
in Baltimore or Philadelphia. President
Fillmore. Gen. Scott. and ssr Webster are
the only three prominent candidates Tie
Wigs Of Virginla. and we believe the enire
South. prefer Mr, Fillmore to any other--he
has bcca t,icd AID found true and rusty"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

rsD~Thc eminent divine, Dir. Plummer, Of
Baltimore. expresses his admiration Of the
generous conduct Of Commodore Stockton,
while no was a commandans in our Navy,
and makes bis most profound acknowledge
ments to him for bis noble defcrce of the
American seaman recently made in the Sem
ate Of the United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

n-We commence 10. day the publication
cf the Report Of the Board Of Public Works
Of Virginia, which is very interesting ana i'm
portant document to every citizen IT the State,
The first part is devoted TO the lnternal ia
proycments Of the Commonwealth and the
sccerd part. which we will gisa Tomorrow.
relates t. lie finances and banking policy OF
the State, in connection with its resources
apd mesrs for prosecuting the works ahcady
commenced. or which may be determined on
hereafter.
1t is time that cur people should tusn their
attention to their own affairs 1t home. There
is enough here to exercise the energies and
the talents Of every son OF Virginia. The
field is wide enough. and the materials amil,
enough, to satisfy the patriotism, ard eall
forth the exeriions. of az who desire the
State made. what it ought 10 be, the Jlrsl
State ia this glorious Confcieracy
The resources Of Virginia are vet to DC
Developed its great interests yet 70 be fally
set forth and properly cherished. ard Id
prosperity yet u be placed in "tha full tide
Of successful experiment" To what noblel
purposes caa we bend our minds?
Fcr years past. We have fai.hfully perform
ed our part as JOURNALISTS, IN endeayWiug II
create a Nirgiaia fce.iug Cor Virginia later
ests. We believe we have not labored alto.
sether ia vain We think We zee the dawn
ing Of day. when it will he the pride and
amhitim Of the people Of Virginia to give
material aid to their own State rather than
spend their time upon abstract and theoreti-
cal points Of political doctriuc---aceomplish-
ing no good purposes, but rather tending to
retard our progress, and throw US behind in
the contest FOR real strength and power -
Alex. Gazette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

nN-As soon as the navigation viii per-
NIT, Messrs. Collins, Of New York, intend to
send their magnificent steamer, the 'Baltic, =
round as fan as Alexandra, to give the Pres
ident, Cabinet Ministers and men bcrs Of
Congress an opportunity Of surveying the
finest vessel in the world
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
TEMPERANCE,

Mr.. William Ross. late Lecturer for the
Grand Divisions of the Sons of Temperance
Of Indiana. made three lectures in Ills place
last week. we advise all who have not
heard Air. Ross, to 60 ard hear hin, as they
may have opportunity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

On Tuesday the following report was read
IN the House IF DELEGATES and agreed To-:
From the Committee Of Courts Of Justice
--on the expectancy Of providing BIZ law
Tor the continuance in Office Of tho Sheriifs
who may be commissioned DUNG the pres
ent J. ear until the teral ior which they shall
Gave been commissioned shall ex.ire
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

OF q Washington correspondent to a Northern pa.
per stating that the friends of President Fillmore
had called upon himan requested him to decline
becoming candidate at the approaching Prcsidcn-
tial election. We have reason to believe that pre-
cisely the contrary is the reth aud that the friends
OF Mr.. Fillmore have called upon him with the
view Of dissuading him fron the expression OF any
sech acteralination.--Atpa
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
saRrArx,s MAGAZINE.

The February number Of sliis beautifully
embelliseed and well conducted periodical is
before US and viii be until We have given Il.
a thorough going over. Efyou want it, give
US your names and the money, and you shall
have it 10 three DAYS froulFdate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION.

1t is suppose that the Wing members oil
Congress will very soon select somo day in
June Or July for holding National Convcn-
ton. No day was fixed ut tho Wing Con-
ventionin Philadelphia Which nominated Gen.
Taylqr. The place to be selected viii prob
ably cause some diversity Of opinion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
1.ouIslANA s.anAToi,.

We learn from New Orleans that j. p.
Benjamin. an able and distinguished lawyer
and politician Of that cisy, and decided
Wing, has been elected to the United States
Senate fer six years, from the 4th Of March,
1853, to follow the the term Of Gen. S. ".
Downs, b. a majority Of two votes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

A regular meeting Of the Berkeley County u
tal Abstinence Society," win be held at the Me'ay
dist Episcopal Church in Martinsburg, on fhas'
evenings the 9th day Of February 1859, at carry es.
die lighting, when Norman Miller, Esq, IS expee'.s
to address the society. The friends Of toai so y.
hence are earnestly invited TO be present anu Wv
patlc generally arc re pectfully inated to a.shS
The pledge wiz be offered y al who may w',h "
I'LL, tic siety. WIN. DORSEY. Prtsk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

We learn from undoubtcd authority. that
tha announcement il The Spirit Of Jefferson,
Virginia Republican, BE. Of TIE "svDpEs
DGArm Of AIr. WA. T sl'ifnan. at Pugh
town. Frederick County, is n hoax And
il is believed tbs was device Of Lis own,
iatead9d 90 deceive aud se.raed hose whose
canflctce and friendship lie had alused -
sairman Is well .aowa II tic South pert Of
.l,is County, and has been see. b. gentle-
man from this Coan,y stree tie day on uhieh
II Is stated he '.feH dead We are author
lied to say that Shipmaa is utterly unworthy
q. confidence, 0, credit
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
so.s or rrMp.n.Nc..

Al a called meeting If npriinsbufg Disi-
SION, No. rs 5 Of I al their Hall January
.s.h, 1902, Tie iol.osiag resolutions were
adop'ed:
Lesckeed, That the insnk' Of the Division
be rendered d 6. " p William Ross, Of
indians. for his able, energetic and elouaeG i
lectures on the evenings Of the 26;li 21;h
and 2Sth inst.
Rssoired That we tender our thanks 10
The Trustees Of The Lsihsfan add pfeshy.e.
riaa Churches. ~ The use Of the sane.
PeSoired, That cur thanks are due 10 the
United Brothe,s for the use Of their Hall or
Monday evening last.
Rssolred That We tender our thanks 10
The "Ciclian Brass Band for their services.
Resolred, That . copy Of the above raso-
buttons be Published 10 the papers Of The
Town. GEO, II. FBaAiAN, II. s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

In a case recently tried in PHILADELPHIA
where suit was brought b. the Gernau'
town Telegraph against . subscriber l't
twelve years subscription, and the deicnasr'
pleaded TIE statute Of limitation, the yudss
charged The jury, as reported BY the ihaa'
delphia papers, as follows;
Judge Kelly charged tho jury that. vbea
person sabscrihes for paper, and gives "
rccti,rs where il shall be LEFT, he IS bound
pay Tor II, unless he pTsscribes The time y
which il shah be LEFT II a subscriber wish
Is . discontinue sho paper, II is bis dsly =
square lis accounts aud then give notice d
a disccn.inannce. II paper is cent 70
person tbrcugs. the post Office. ard he tast'
It cut, lie i hoypd 10 pay for i. If saa'
ser:scr chasgeS lis residence, it does net ct
lew that the carrier must take notice q "
and delivery of the paper atthc place v'f''
,ie was Grst directed 10 leave IL Is de!sr's
to the subscriber, unless the publisher re-
ceiyes notice to discontinue q send i to y,
other place. Tho statute Of Limitation y,
cot affect the case, as the defendas; had Iia
something on account in June, 1874 se'
diet cor plaintiff S22 3d.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

Frederick StouFer, the notorious robtor
and burglar attempted to burn the jail o. this
County on Saturday last; he was discovered
in time to prevent lis escape, or the dcs-
truction Of the building. We hope the law
may have speedy course. that he may be soon
removed to place whence lie canpot escape.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
NOTICE.

XNERSONS knowing themselves iEdeh'ea y
d the lave fifm oi' Harrison 4 femme. ~
requested 10 call and make immcdIsif ss I,
neni. eiIhor BY money or mole. y !. III
mention 10 close the tirm business laamsor
a,ely. HARRISON s. HAMAs'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

n4y-The weather during tho past week
has been mild and and spr.ns like tue snow
has entirely disappeared, except where it had
drifted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

rzysIhere viii be Eve Sundays ia the
month Of February Ills year. The same will
not occur again until 1850
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

r5-Gen. Pierce has written letter 20
the New Hampshire Delegates TO the Demo
cratic Convention. refusing 10 allow tie use
Of his name before the Convention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

H1y-An error has been discovered since
the vote Of this State was counted for Gov-
ernor, which makes difference Of 1000 in
favor Of Summers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

EeTTThc extensive steam saw nil Of Mr..
BLACKWELL, at Newburn, n. c., was DESTROYED
By ire or Wednesday last. The loss is a.
bout ST.. GOO,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

Sc The journals ia Paris, are compelled
10 send ,hcig proof sheets to tho Mayors Of
fee. to be approved, before putting to press,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

On Saturday we published an extract from
letter from President Roberts, of the Re
public Of Liberia, stating that Grando ma
tive chief. bad made an attack on Fishtown
burned the village, and killed several Of the
inhabitants. This Grando is worthless
fc,lew, and the Liberian authorities have had
much difficulty with him. His promises Of
future coed behavior had been such that be
had been permitted to locate himself near TIC
village, in view OF being mean the fishing
ground He has again abused the hospiiali
ties Of the Republic. for which, If he can be
found, he viii be made IL suffer.
President Roberts. in his letter from which
We made the extract, saws lie understands
that Grando has escaped to the bush" and
some time must clapso before be ear be cver-
taken. a force was to be Immediately sent
to Grand Bassa to assist ard protect The set
tiers ut that place and at Ediua.
The american Clonization Society, on the
receipt Of the Presidents letter. TOOK iaimc :
date measures to afford aid to the New Re-
public. An Y. Com -Adp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

Bs5y"Joseph Il Anderson has been elected 10 san.
piy the vacancy in .As Richmond Legislative dele.
CATION caused by The lamented death Of Mr.. Car.
ringtou.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

Ney- We are indebted to the Hon. C. j.
Faulkner. Nj. @, for copy Of thc Report
Of the Superintendent Of Tie Ccusas."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

nzy-sixty six marriage Eeenses were is
sued from tie Clerks Office Of tho County
Curt Of this couety during the year 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

ITThe Liverpool Times says Out Of
2Oo,S49 persons Who emigratcd in the year
1850. not less than 257 1858 sailed for Amor
ica.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

B-Ihc Democratic State Convention O!
Texas have unanimously nominated General
Sam. Houston as their candidate fer The
Presidency. All the counties Of tie State
were represented il convention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

B~Two men named Banks ard brs'
have been arrested at Weldon, N T., % 'ps
charge q kidnapping two eolored si'is '''H
Portsmouth, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

Py sIr. Stevens-That the committee on
Banks be instructed to enquire into tue ex-
rediency Of providing for TIE establishment
OF general system Of FREQ banking. based
upon State stocks and individual liabil;ty, for
tho more efectual suppression sf tho eircu-
.ation of foreign notes of a less denomination
than u.s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

Hss~What Kind Of tea Is most liked BY
candidates for Offices Majority
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
TnE wnnE,aNc rn.pes CASE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. q

The Supreme Court has decided tie Vince
ling Bridge Case Tho DECISION is adverse
to the Bridge company; and will compel tie
company either to remove |. altogether, az to
elevate it 50 as rgt to obstuct the free navi-
CATION Of the river.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

GGT-COl. Alex. K. McClung has resigned
his station as American Minister at Bolivia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

nE5F@lhc New 1osk Tribute Of Saturday
las the following paragraph:
We have positive Information that Sir. n
L. Bulwcr leaves England to-day to settle
all questions at issue between tho United
States and Great Britainia Central Amcri
ca.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

H@sy The Norfolk Herald states that telegraph
aes,ss Oh has heen received froa Chaslsston' 81
ting that The robbers tho Portsmouth Bank hs'
oeen unprecedented ID that city N Al the suspect
persons arrested az Norfolk, except q man name
bland, have boon discharged
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

WEDNESDAY. Ian. III.

Both bodies Of the Legislature were engag.
edin Tie election 81 Public Printer YIN,
F Richie was eIec;edby x0ie Of i75--No
opposition.
THURSDAY, Jan. %.
hfter in.erchanging messages with The
Senate tile House proceeded to the execu-
l,on Of he leiE' c-fer Of The day. viz the
election of q. S araator to supple the va
eancy iha, via be oceasioned on HE Alb 0!
March, 1858 hy iue expiration Of the term
osservice oT The HIN. II NJ. T. IIanter.
Mr.. Jackson al r. ard r nominated for
reelection, The Hon r. r. Hunter. and ad.
dressed The House briefly in supper. of the
nomination.
NJ. Jackson of Wood announced his IN
tention 10 vote ios the Hon. Henry A. Wise,
whom be believed 10 be the choice OF tic
Meth west.
After remarks in reply 20 the gentleman
from Wood, by Messss Lewis and Garrett,
The Clerk proceeded 10 call he rc.!.
The committee appointed for The purpose
repcried lie JOINT yo.e to BE for r. N r..
Hunter Ia6 r. T. Scot, II II A Wise
s scattering 81. Mr.. Hunter having re-.
eeived majority Of lie votes cast was de-
clarei duly elected U. s. Senator for the
.efrn OF SIX years from the ilh Of March.
1853.
FRIpAY, Jan. p.
The Senate having adopted a series OF
rules forts gns sfnnipnt toe Speaker announ-
ced the Standing committees, ailrr which
various resolutions directing inquiry into the
expedieney Of various propositions were
adopted.
In the House shc Speaker announced ad
diticas 10 The SHADING committees. in con
iofmi'y with the rules.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81.
An interesting debate occurred in The
Senate to-day. ON proposition 10 appoint
chaplin 10 that body II was finally defer
mined to have he daily sessions opened
BY ministers ineitl9 Tor The purpose A
Number Of resolutions Of inquiry were SUD-
m'tied and appropriately referred.
10 the House. the report Of the commit.
tee 10 recommend ihe several part The new
Constitution 10 appropriate committees. was
taken up aud adopted.
AiONbA4i sdH. ~
In The House The Speaker announced the
following standing committee on county or
sanizalion
Messss. Leaka. Jackson q w., Brooks Of
Fauqaier, Hevener Wellnan, Stuart d
Fairfax, Wilson Psfl4e. Duckper, Barae.,,
DAlasi aiiebeal and Richardson.
A n,rhtr ~ b,ils we're then intfoSnrs.i.
resolutions were Offered and pestiipns pre-
senled but they contain nothing Of interest
10 the reader in las locality.
Mr.. Wallace moved y take up the RESP.
lu,ions allowing a piiyate Secretary 10 iiie
Governor, earred some days a4,,o s!.3sias
on The liable. On bis motion j! was referred
10 selec. committee Of 5.
Mf. Craig movel that the hour Of meet.
iay hereafter .lsould be o'clock Instead Of
IL. Rejected.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Staples.
The House adjourned
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ResoIa.ions.

81 sTr. Gray That tie Committee for
Courts Of .Instiea .enq;.ire into the expedien-
cy Of authorizing the Judge Of the 18th Ju-
aicial Circuit 10 held special Court as soon
as may be, at the town Of Martinsburg, in
the County Of Berkeley, for tho trial Of Fred.
eric.s stouier, = desperate robber and bur.
glaf, - confined in the il Of that County.
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Resolutions.

BY Mr.. Taliaferro--I hat the committee of
County Organization DO instructed t. enqunc
isto the expe5ieacy Of authorizing the Gov.
ernor Of this Commonwealth 10 appoint ten
Pr more Commissioners IN each Ccuniy who
shall district their several Counties according
to the provisions of the 9th article Of the con-
sli!ution
by Mr.. Joncs-That the committee on
County Organization inquire into tie expedi-
ency OF providing FOX the appointment Of
Commissioners for districting the eouuties by
the respective County Courts ofthe Commoa-
wealth