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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
70 the PUBLIC.

UNDERSTANDING that rumors are being put
I in circulation, by some designing persons
for the purpose Of injariRg the Temperance cause
that petition praying for the pardon Of VIM II.
llaines was purposely attached to the Temperance
petition. which was laid before the County Court
at its May term-praying that no license be grant
ed TO sell intoxicating liquors within the County
of Berkeley; and fearing that some persons might
be led TO believe this illiounded and malicious re-
port we beg leave to state the facts Of the case 70
an impartial public
On Monday morning the 10th inst, We were 10
the Drug Store of J. 4. Harrison, and heweing
busily engaged in opening his goods, requested us
to paste The petitions together, which were then
lying in the store, we, in compliance with this re-
quest cut the heading off in hurry, as We had net
time look closely at all the petitions but remark
cd at the time that would leave part ofthe MAJ
ter at the heads so that 1t could be seen by the
Court, that they were all right The petition in
behalf of young laines Icing in the same store for
the purpose Of obtaining signcrs, by some unlucky
means, was placed among the other petitions; the
number Of sgners on 1t, however, made but very
small addition to the immense Temperance petit
ton In conclusion. we would state that the TEN.
perancc petition needed neither responsibility nor
numbers, which fact would preclude the idea thai
another petition had been purpose!y attached.
SAATL HUTCHINSON,
may lo-Rcp PETER H. CAV
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

Messrs. Editors The great letter Of
Hon. C.. j. Faulkner, about which there has
been SO much speculation, has at length APP
peared. This letter was called forth by the
appointment of that gentleman as delegate
to the Wing State Convention. by his Wing
friends in Berkeley. 1t appears the gentle
man has not as yet ascertained whether the
district is to be made Wing by the help of
old Louhcun, or more thoroughly Democratic
by the addition of Shenandoah Hence, this
appointment by his old friends has placed the
gentleman in quite an embarrassing situa-
ton.
He, however. says he has no concealments
in politics; that he viii not be candidate
for re election, remember that, voters of the
district , and would be willing to give up the
position for which he has been striving SO as
siduously for the past six years of his lie.
upon the slightest intimation conveyed to him
from the people Of the district that be was
not faithfully representing their sentiments.
1t costs him nothing to make the declaration
but surmise it would cost him some hard
Swearing to induce the people of this district
to believe it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
TO THE VOTERS OF BERKELEY co.

l have been before you for some time as a
candidate for the Office Of Clerk Of the Coun-
ty Court.
AS it will be out Of my power to call on
you all personally, address to you this short
note before the day Of Election.
have served the people of Berkeley
County as Magistrate. as Representative in
the Legislature, and for several years past,
Clerk Of the County Court, and appeal to
you all if have not served you with fidelity,
aud to your satisfaction generally.
Has not the efEice which now hold been
as well conducted by NE, as by any body who
has proceeded ne? Who has any cause to
complain of my services?
feel conscious that am now as compe-
tent to discharge the duties Of the Office as !
have ever beer
| therefore All upon you all. to come to
the polls on the day Of Election and help an
Old Friend. Yours sincerely.
JACOB VAN DOREN.
MARTINsBuRe May II, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
Martinsburg, May 10, 1852.
GEN. scOrrs PosIrioN--LETTER FROM
NIX. BOrIS.

A letter from Mr.. j. Nj. Bolts, is publish
ed in the Richmond Wing in which he gives
the following account Of an interview he has
recently had with Gen. Scott, and that gen.
tleman's present position -
"rhis morning called on Gen. Scott and
stated to him all that had passed between us.
had very long, free and full Interchange
of views with him, and found his position
to be precisely this, in reference to writing;
he is differently advised BY friends North aud
South (whose eounsels are entitled to consid-
cration) to write, and not to write; large
majority, including many from the South, ur
glng him to remain silent. This condition
OF things embarrasses him not little, as
his individual preference would be to publish
his views at large, while he does not feel
himself at liberty, il his present position, to
take the bit between his teeth, In disregard
of the adyice of much the larger portion of
his frieuds from both sections OF The country.
If he writes. he obliges small and perhaps
offends large number of those whose coun-
sols he ought to listen to while if be remains
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
ssTOO BIG FOR COMFORT

"IOn," the Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun, speaking of the present
condition of parties, says
The House is now so democratic that it
cannot pass Democratic measure. Democ-
racy is becoming a universally instead of a
party. When the part shall become the
whole the whole will be divided into pats.
Therefore it is, that two new democratic
newspapers are to be started in Washington,
as organs OF the Democratic parties We
shall then have only five democratic organs
here, and it will be necessary to have five
more for upon recent alalysis of democratic
elements, it has been found that it contains
ten different parties"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

nTJ-Tbe National Intelligencer," Of Sat
urday the I5inst., says: The onlyligbt which
has reached our mind as to the canse Of the
sudden and quite unexpected retirement Of
I Mr. Donelson from the Editorial Chair Of the
Union" newspaper is reflected BY the New
York journal Of Commerce" in the follow
ing commentary:
Frons the @Joaraal n Commerce. n TA1sdoy.,
! The Washington Union of the 18th instant
contains the following. which we interpret to
mean that the wire pullers Of the Democrat
ic party hare Judged il ezpedieHt to blink
the Compromise and all other questions not
belonging to the old platform of Democratic
politics:
To THE PUBLIC.
Pereeiving that there are obstacles to the
harmony Of the Democratic party, growing in
some degree out of alleged differences OF
opinion respecting the political views which
have been maintained by the Washington
Union under the editorship Of the undersgn-
cd, be feels it his duty to do what be can,
consistently and properly, to remove them
He has therefore determined to transfer bis
entire interest in the establishment to bis
partner Gen Armstrong. aud to retire from
the editorial chair to his private pursuits IN
Tennessee
In taking leave of the subscribers to the
Washington Union, the undersigned only
uses the occasion TO assure them that be has
- tai rho old and
settled principles of the Democratic party,
which be trusts are destined TO survive the
occasional interruptions Of their jnstiniluence,
arising from the differences among iudvidu-
ais, or from the more dangerous conflicts OF
sectional prejudice A }. D0NELsON
The same sheet contains also an editorial
which goes to confirm the Interpretation We
have put upon the movement. Say the ed
itors, "As the period for the assemblage Of
delegates to Baltimore approaches, we see
more clearly the wisdom of those counscls
which have recommended the oblirion of past
differences and the restoration of the bar
mony and concord lrhich haze always pre-.
rallied achen the true principles Of the party
,cere in issue, and uere not obscured BIZ
sectional and personal influences"
Per contra, the Union expresses the
highest satisfaction at the election oe Mr..
Toucey to the United States Senate from
and adds:
"He will come to the Senate as the known
friend of the Compromise in all its parts, the
steady opposer of the so-called Wilmot pro-
siso, and the fearless defender of the consti-
tutional rights of the South He stands up
Oh the same national platform with bis col
eagues in the House of Representatives,
MessIs. Seymour and Ingersoll and his re
cent election to the Senate endorses the true
Democratic ground taken by his younger col
eague, Mr.. lngersoll in his recent eloquent
speech delivered in the House of Represent
ltives, to which we have before referred,
which gratifcd every true Democrat in that
body, AID which, we perceive, has elected the
Of the Democratic press from all
quarters of the Union.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

passive, he gives no particular cause of offence
to either.
Gen. Scott occupies DO doubtful or equiv
ocal position on the Compromise, nor does be
desire to do 50 and If I've did would not
support him, even if nominated His views
are freely expressed to every man who APP
proaches him, no matter TO what party or
section he may belong He is accessible to
every respectable man IN the country, who
chooses to approach him, and be has never
hesitated to say that he is in favor Of the
Compromise measures IN all their parts, and
opposed to any disturbance, agitation or al
teration Ct the Fugitive Slave Law; and be
enjoins confidence and secrecy on no man to
whom he makes this communication
Now, what more could We ask Suppose
he was to write, would ii satisfy any ofthose
NOW opposed to him | venture to say not
one. For they cannot now doubt bis per-
feet and entire soundness on that question
He has expressed himself to hundreds Of the
FIRST men in the country, aud no man has yet
been found who has SAID he ever held any
other language to any human being.
Under the circumstances mentioned, he
mas come 70 tue conclusion anu inchne 70
think irisely) that the true course for bin to
pursue is to publish nothing. unless he shall
ho the nominee; when. if the Conveotion
shall adopt course that viii make bis accep-
lance necessary, or otherwise afford him the
opportunity, he will speak cut freely and full
ly--and this would place him, in my opinion,
10 more elevated position than If he were
to permit himself to be bullied into writing
to receive the nomination"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
TO THE
TO THE
INDEPENDENT VOTERS
of Eerikeley County

YOU presume are all aware that ! am
candidate for the office OF Clerk OF the
County Court Of Berkeley, and deem 1t ne
cessary, as my engagements at home will not
permit me to call on all of you personally, to
say to you that am we'll acquainted with
the duties of the Office to which aspire
having served regular apprenticeship to the
business-and its duties will be performed
by me personally The Office is response.
BILE one and one that requires person well
acquainted with the business, aud l Halter
myself that am such a person; any OF you
who are not acquainted with me, refer you
to those that are. have been serving the
people of Berkeley County for thirty years
in subordinate situations, with such compen-
sation as hardly kept body and soul together.
and | think it now time that thepeople should
at east do something for me. am the
candidate Of no clique or party, but the can
didate OF the free aud Independent Voters OF
the County Of Berkeley, and on such depend
for success. | don't call cn you. fellow
citizens, to exact promises from you, OF which
you may afterwards repent, but because 1t is
customary, and some might think they were
not treated with proper respect. Ny course
through lie has beeli-c candidate or no can
didate to treat all men in business transac
tons, as well as ia the common intercourse OF
life, with kindness and respect. Fellow cit
liens, this is the first, and in all probability
will be last favor shall ever ask at your
hands--weigh the matter well--decide accor.
ding to your sense of Justice aud kind feeling
aud whatever that decision may be, will
cbeeriully abide by it, let it be according to
my views Of the matter or not.
am fellow citizens, your friend.
SEAMAN GARARD.
Martinsbnro Nav 10 1852
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
FATAL ACCIDENT

We regret to learn that son Of Mr.. John
kerney, aged about eleven years, was ac-
cldently killed on Monday night last, by a
frightened horse. The boy had been placed
with bucket and lineup in his hand
on horse, which became frightened at the
rafting of the cup and bucket, and ran
against a gatelpost, killing the little boy al
most immediately
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Philip DiflederIer, guardian Of John NJ. Dit
fenderer and Bernard DilirndeIfer-phfs
AGAINST
John NJ. DfIenderfer and Bernard pifsn.
derier--dis
IN CHANCERY.
TIME undersigned, special commissioner
j appointed. by decree Of The Circuit Court
OF Berkeley Coun y. in the above named case.
rendered on The LIST da, of May. 1882. will sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, in front
Of the Couri House. ID Martinsburg, on the
l4tb day of5une next, (Couri day y the inter.
est of the above named John NJ. Diffenderier
and Bernard Diffendcrler Ia the real estate cf
which the late John Mong died seized, being
One undivided tenth part Of s721z Acres,
lying on Tuscarora Creek, abou, "a miles
West Of Marins5urg, and now in the possess
sion OF VIM. II. Mong.
Terms + Sale. --One fourth Of the purchase
money in hand. the balance in two equal an
nual payments, with interest from the day o.
sale the purchaser 10 give bond with good
personal security. and deed OF trust pom The
premises to secure the deferred pavinen's
PHILIP DEPENDENCIES,
May 10. ls52--ts. Specl. Gem.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
SPIRITUAL RAPPiSGs.

The Spiritual Telegraph weekly paper,
just started ia New York, to advocate tue
Rochester Rapping contains a
communication from an Arabian Patriarch,
who has been lying in his grave some seven
years, and another message from the soul
of Chinese Manderin. The Arab says he
is having "a good time in the land of spirits
but the Chinaman is evidently not so well off
He missed bis Bohea.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

EITSi FITS!! FITS.!.--Pesons who arc
III laboring under this distressing malady will
find the VEGETABLE EPILEPTIC PILLS
to be the only remedy ever discovered for curing
Epilepsy or Falling Fits. These pills possess
specific action on the system; and, although
they prepared especially for the purpose of cur
ing fits they will be found Of especial benefit for all
persons afflicted with weak nerves, or whose nerv.
Gus system has been prosirated shattered from
any cause whatever. Price 80 per box, or two
boxes for SIS. Persons out Of the city enclosing
remittance, will have the pills sent them through tho
mail, free Of postage. For sale by SETH ii.
HANcE, l03 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md to
whom orders from all parts Of the Union must DO
addressed, postpaid. MAY is. is62--iy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.

This bill giving 160 acres of land to every
citizen who will occupy the same for five years,
has passed the House of Representatives. by
large majority. The Virginia delegation
voted as follows upon the passage Of the Bill
AYEs-Messrs. McMullen and Geo. W,
Thompson.
NoEs-Messrs. Averett. t. H. Bayly Bo-
cock, Caskie, Edmundson, Bea.e, Faulkner
Holiday, Letcher, Powell, Milson and Stro-
ther-l1.
ABsENr-Mr Meade.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

As to the charge that have not paid over
to the creditors the amounts Of the executions
against him. collected for them, it is utterly
without foundation. One Of the executions
against him whicE was collected. it is true, has
not been actually settled, but solely because
there are transactions between that creditor
and myself 10 which it is to be taken into the
account 1t viii readily occur to any one.
moreover, that this is matter that does not
concern Mr.. Richard ID. Seaman.
I present further schedule of the amount
Of claims. &c, against Mr.. Seaman, and Of
his credits not included 10 our 6rst settlement:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
ODD FELLOWS PROCESSION.

The Odd Fellows had a procession at Har-
pcr's Ferry on yesterday, an able address
was made by the Rev. Mr.. Wilson The
Cecilian Brass Band, Capt BlOndel, of this
place was in attendance, and contributed
much TO the interest Of the occasion
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
WITHDRAWALS.

Vim H Mong, A S Chambers, Bernard
Doll, Il Buckles, request us to say that they
decline being candidates for the Office of Jus
tees Of the Peace; and their names are
therefore withdrawn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
PROCESSION Al HAGEnsTowN

A procession of Firemen. Odd Fellows and
Masous will take place at Hagerstown. Nd,
on Whit Monday on the OCCASION of laying
the corner stone of the new engine house of
the Junior Fire Company.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
Com fn issioncrs, &c, 10 Superintcnsl
the Ensuing Election.

THE undersigned. Commissioners appointed by the Gov
superintend the election at the Court House,
and purpose OF appointing Commissioners and on
supcntend the elections at the different places for
holding the election, the 2 Of May, 1852 for the cleo
ton of Judges, County Officers, ETC., Report
For Commissioners 10 Saperinfend the
Election at Tabs X Roads, District No.
1-Jebu S. Burns, " illiam Cofinberger aud
Abraham W iliamson. TO conduct the Fec
tomb. " Stewart.
Commissioners at Oak Grore School
House. District No. John W Holiday,
Henry Il. Pitzer aud Capt Christian Tabler
Conductor--Jacob III. Barnet
For Commissioners at Failing Waters.
District No. 2-William McGeary. Daniel
Laymaster and William Jack Conductor
DANIEL Lafcycr.
For Commissioners at Hedgesrille, Dis.
trict No. 3-John Zorn, John Shearer and
Benjamin C. Speck. Conductor--Jacob s.
Strayer.
For Commissioners al Robinson's Nil,
District No. A. jacob Stuckey. Jr.. Henry
Everhart. Sr., and Samuel X. Stuckey.-
Conductor Archibald Myers.
For Commissioners at Gieagary School
House, District No 4--Daniel Price, Arch
ibald Stanly aud John Msynor. Conductor
George Eyerhart.
For Commissioners at Gerardstolcn Dis
trict No 5--George Vanaker. Samuel Me-
Kown and Solomon Waidman. Conductor
John Hollis
For Commissioners at Bunker Hill,
District No. 6-Ro5ert Stewart, Sri, Sam
uel d. Rees and Vance Bell Conductor
b. Gilbert.
For Commissioners at BiRmire's Hotel,
District No. John BurnsjrE b Pendle-
ton and William Y. Grove. Conductor
j. + Reed.
For Commissioners at the Court House,
District No. S--Allen C. Hammond Dennis
Murphy and David Stewart. Conductor
Philip Showers.
DThe Commissioners for the District viii required "a
the services of competent Clerks down the
poll the compensation of whom is to be paid by County
Court Ia any ofhe Officers appointed conduct ths
Election should fail to attend the Commissioners OF the Dis
the poll All Poll Books necessary for the countv AZ.
now being prepared, and will be furnished the Commission
ers in time for the purpose desired.
! ALLEN G. HAMMOND.
DENNIS MURPHY,
DAVID STEWART,
May IS, 1852. Commissioners
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
DEATH OF MRS. ADAMS.

Mrs. Adams, the venerable relict of the
late John Quincy Adams, exPresident of
the United States, died at her late residence
on F. street, Washington, on Saturday last
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19
GENERAL MUSTER.

The training of TIE officers of the 9th
Regiment of Virginia militia will commence
to- day, and the general muster take place
in town on Saturday next. a fine time for
candidates &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

The Weather during the past week has
been seasonablc. All nature now rejoices in
It's liberation from the frigid embrace of
Water Woodland and meadow are now
beautifully ciod in their Summer garments.
The heart of the husbnndman is glad with
the hope of an abundant harvost--at present
every prospect pleases.'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

BGy-A survey has been commenced for a
railroad from Haymarkct to Aide, in Lou
doun County, Va. 1t will probably be con-
tlnued TO Harper's Ferry.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

Bs1rThe Maine Liquor Law passed both
branches of the Rhode Island Legislature on
the 18th instant-in the Senate without
count, and in the House by At ayes to 20
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

ssg~It is thought that tho Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal will be nasigabls again by
the LIST Of July
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

Balance due by Seaman SOL Il
1t shows all the items between us. of which
I-have any knowledge land ascertains con
clusively. that he still owes me, including a
small balance on our private accounts. |
utterly and indignantly repel the imputation
upon me ofan attempt to influence his course
in the coming election. No other motives
impelled me but sense of official duty. and
a regard for my own rights and interests
especially as had been threatened with a
notice upon a large execution against Mr.
Seaman.
Whether 80 much can be said for him or
for those--if any there be- who have prompt
cd him to the publication he has made, at q
moment when time scarcely allows to cor
rect the Misrepresentation leave can
did and intelligent public to decide.
JACOB VAN DOREN, JR.
MARTINsBuRG, May 18th. 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-05-19

sa|Thc Virginia Coupon bonds.sold in the
N. York Stock Market on Friday last ats no
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RS%Toncey. Democrat, is elected Y. 3.
Senator in Connecticut over Ba ldwin, Wing.