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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
rAx-rAxEns n virginia.

Why Is it that the tax gatherer come.
around to your dwellings, and demands Of von
that list Of white males over sixteen. slaves
over twenty one. Free negroes from twenty
one to htty-hve. Slaves FROM twelve to sixteen
Horses, mules. &c.. Value Of horses. M -
cattle. sheep and hogs, Value Of cattle, sheer
and hogs. No Of carriages, Value of carriages
NJ Of earryslls. Value ofcarryalls, No Of bus,
gies, Value Of buggics, No Of gigs. valuc Il
gigs. No Of gold watches, Value of gols
watches, No Of silver watches. Value Of silver
watches No Of metal clocks. value Of metal
clocks, No Of other clocks, Value Of other
clocks. No Of pianos. Value of pianos, Value
Of gold and silver plate, Value Of household
and Kitchen furniture. Value Of other proper.
"; value Of bonds and claims Value az
property 10 factories amount Of interest
Amount OF income. &c. r'-All 10 be TAX,
ED.--Why is it that your pirate affairs
arc thus invaded and laid open to tho ;nsn
ton oftax gatherers? Did you never rctlcct
that it is all the fruits Of the late tax hin of
Locofoco Legislature, brought on BY improyi-
dent Locofoco Legislation. BY Locofoco pol.
icy Of refusing. over again, to receive Mil.
LIONS OF DOLLARS. offered to them.
from the public lands. that they may fax you
That they may bear down upon you, year
after year, with tho burdens Of taxation. rath.
er than abandon the folly Of their party IN
opposing the distribution Of the proceeds Of
the public lands among tho States. You
have but yet commenced feeling the railing
yoke TWENTY-FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS, State debt, are to be raised and
MILLIONS more, in this way. The Ma.
tional platform Of their party proclaims sha.
they are opposed to any distribution Of the
proceeds Of the public lands among the States.
In lieu Of this you are to be taxed heavier a.
the State debt accumulates. Do you want
to be ground down with taxation DO YOU
want to see Virginia denied her portion Of the
public domain ESQ. vote for Pierce and
King, next November, and continue your
Locofoco rulers in power. If NOT. vote for
Scott and Graham, and put an end 70 tho
reign Of Locofocoism in virginias- Lexington
| Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
conpL,mEsrsnr surrEu.

The Mechanics OF the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company at this place, gave com
plimentary supper on Thursday night last at
RawIins' Hotel to Thomas Denmead, Esq
We bad the pleasure of being amongst the
number Of invited guests. Mr.. Denmead
has been the superintendent Of the Machine
ry Department hcre, but having resigned
that Office to take charge Of similar estab-
lishment Of Perkins 4 Smith at Alexandria.
the supper was designed to show the high
esteem in which he was held by those employ
cd under his direction. As further mark
of respect they presented to him, previous to
supper through The hands Of Mr. J. @. Ad-
Olson, beautifully bound Bible and elegant
gold headed cane. Mr.. Addison made a
suitable speech on the presentation, which
the recipient feelingly replied to. After
supper, D. H. Conrad, Esq. and Hon. c. J..
Faulkner, being called npon addressed the
large and intelligent company in appropriate
speeches. The following toasts we're offered ::
BY G. j. Faulkner. The to,cn Of Mar
finsburg--An ancient borough touched By
the qrand Of Modern Progress May it long
continue to retain within its limits that body
of moral, intelligent and patriotic mechanics,
which has SO largely contributed to our pros
perty and comfort
BY d. II. Conrad Labor The labor of
intelligent men, whether called mechanical or
intellectual both alike in fact both equally
honorable as the lot and privilege of our race.
by William Parker, Superintent b. & O.
Rail Road. Rising Merit: 1t fourishes
most in country where a choice of employ
ments is free to all--and is most honorable
in its earliest advances.
BY J. O. Addison. The OEcers of the
B. & o. H. Road Company: May they all
cherish the noble sentiment expressed by the
able /" General Superintendent, VIM. Parker,
ESD, and view "Rising Merit" as gem
whose brilIiancy is as undimmed by Poverty
as Wealth
BY +. McCaffry. TO orr Worthy Super
intendant: May he always feel the happi
ness that he creates around him.
All seemed pleased with the occasion, the
enjoyments of which were heightened by sew
'eral stories from Capt. John ii. Blondel,
and the presence and music Of his "Cecilian
Brass Band"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
CIRCUIT COURT.

Three days os the term of the Circuit Court
was consumed in the trial of the case Of
Piper rs. Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Company. 1t was an action for damages for
injuries sustained by the plaintiff some A or
5 years ago, from the breaking of train near
Hedgesvile Depot. A large number of wit
nesses we're examined on both sides. The
argument of the case by the able counsel
employed was concluded late on Saturday
evening, and the case submitted to the jury,
who after some delheration brought in a
verdict for the plaintiff for $4,000 damages
Counsel for the plaintiff, L p Hunter, J
y. Hoge and j. r. Tucker, Esqs; for the
Rail Road Company, Andrew Hunter and
G. j. Faulkner, Esqs.
On motion Of the defendant the verdict O.
The jury was set aside, and new trial gran
ted. The Court adjourned on yesterday.
The Circuit Court of Morgan COUNTY
commences its session to-day. Judge Rich
ard Parker presiding,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
ROAST BEEF.

Nothing is more pleasant to the eye or
grateful to the palate Of hungry Editor than
frst-rate roast of beef such a one was
furnished us on Saturday moruiog last by the
Kindness of our friend, Mr. William Hooper
Mr.. Hooper, an experienced butcher, has just
commenced business in town, aad will at all
times be prepared to sell meat of the very
best quality at the most reasonable rates.
Call at his stall 10 the Market House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
E.5y~ Hon A. II Stephens, whose mar

Esay- Hon. A. ii Stephens. whose name
appears first on the famous card Of Stephens,
Toomos & Co, said of Mr.. Pierce, in re-
cent speech at Charlottesville:
"He had never given the country any evil
dence of the possession of those high quail
ties, or that experience in public affairs.swhich
should entitle a man 10 be placed in the high
and responsible Office of Chief Magistrate OF
this great Republic He had nothing to ex-
pect from the election of General Pierce ex-
cept tue bringing into power of a class of men
whose principles would be hostile to the true
interests Of the people. lie feared that the
advocates Of Kossuth, Intervention and Young
America progress, would lead the country to
war and destruction, under the banner of that
party"
Hon. Robert Toombs is also against Gen
Pierce.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
MORE SIGNS.

The train which went from Hamilton, on
Tuesday. to attend the Wing meeting at Ea-
ton, carried an Irish and German Scott
Club--the former turned out one hundred
and ten members and the latter si1ty tire.
The Irish wore badge of green ribbon,
and bore on their banner these words "lrish
Boys Shamrock of Hamilton for Scott"
The German Club wore distinctive badge
and carried banner inscribed German
Scott Club from Hamilton, - Hamilton
(Ohio) htelligencer.
This is one of the many signs which daily
fall under our observation, in turning over
our exchanges. At the Scott meeting in
Fayette county (Pa. } the other day, there
was single wagon in tho procession, con
tanning tbirtytwo converts, who had al
ways, heretofore, acted with the Dem
ocratic parry, and been recognized among its
most active me,abers. In Cincinnati, many
of the leading and most influential Germans
have published card openly repudiating the
so called Democracy, and pleosing their sup
tions are confined to no particular section OF
the country. but are disclosed in every STATE
and in almost every county throughout the
Union. The adopted citizens. who have
been made the dupes of designing dema,
gogues, are now fully sensible of the decep-
tior which have been practised upon them,
and they are taking the most effective means
of exhibiting their appreciation of tic party
and the leaders who have sought to use them
as convenient Instruments.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
Dover. N. H.. Tuesday,
Cal ~ IorA

Believing that the Catholics Of New Eng
land. and especially Of New Hampshire, are
placed in false position, and grossly mis-.
represented, by letter addressed to John
White, Esq, Milwaukee. Wis, dated Con-
cord, N. H.. Aug. ID, 1852. therefore we.
Catholics of Dover, Newmarket, and Somers-
worth, feel il duty VIC owe to our adopted
country. and to the whole people, to make .
statement ofour position, and what we believe
to be tie position Of the great body of Cath
olics in this State, and in New England
The representation in the letter above refer
red to, that Gen. Franklin Pierce made pow
crful efforts in the Convention 80 expunge the
religious test from the Constitution Of New
Hampshire, is entirely unfounded in truth,
as the records of that Convention will show.
We do not question the honesty ofthosc gen.
tlemen whose names are appended to that
letter. as they do not speak from personal
knowledge Of his acts in that Convention. -
The records Of the Convention. however, will
show the part that Gen Franklin Pierce has
taken on this important subject. and we en-
phatically deny that he took the least inter-
est in the removal Of this foul blot from our
State constitution,-an we challenge the
proof to the contrary Gen. Franklin Pierce
has been the oracle Of the Democratic party
IN New Hampshire and had be held up the
odious Religious Test before them, and ad-
yocated the removal oe this great injustice to
a respectable portion of our citizens, the work
would have been accomplished. But no, he
has never done it; and upon him must and
does rest the responsibility. The lrhoic facts
in the case are clearly and truly set forth BY
VIM f. ROBINSON. Esq. Of Nelp York, from
the records ofthe Constitution and ne refer
erery Irishman and Catholic to his speech
on this subject for a decided and truthful
account of the ,cholc matter
Maj. General Winfield Scott We recognize
and acknowledge as our friend. as an adyo
cate of our equality and our equal rights.
and principles, and we hold aud believe, bis
liberal and noble Christian course in Mexico
in respecting ard protecting our religion from
insult and outrage, sufficient guarantee -
We also believe, shat every true Irish keart
must barn with gratitude to the noble hero.
for the words be uttered. when, after the bat
tie of Queenstown, himself then prisoner
on board British man. Of war he declared to
the British authorities. that for every Irish
mans life they dared to sacrifice, the life of n
truo Englishman should pay the forfeit; and
thus he preserved from The gallows twenty
three OF our countrymen.
Signed
Patrick Byrne, and y others
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

The New York Day Book--a journal de-
voted to the cause Of Mr.. Webster as an in
dependent candidate for the Presidency, aud
one occasionally quoted by the Union Of late
lin its issue Of the Goth instant. commences
an article entitled, 1.-The Election with The
following remarks
There ia no denying that General Scots
prospects are growing brighter, and bis friends
more confident Of his success. The spathy
that everywhere prevailed, during the summer
months. is now giving way to excitement and
enthusiasm. Our exchange papers from Ken
lucky, Tennessee. Ohio. Indiana, and even
Michigan, contain glowing accounts Of en-
thusiastic meetings, and wings in each State
confidently assert their power to carry all Of
those States for Scott. Michigan, General
Cass' State. it is believed by them, viii sure
ly 60 for the hero Of all the wars We ever
had! II is useless TO shut our eyes
to the truth aad that there has boon great
change in the aspect Of things, within the
last few weeks, no one can deny"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
GRAND WING RALLY AT uAcERsrows

On next Saturday there will be Mass
Meeting of Wings at Hagerstown The
Wings of the border Counties of Virginia
are invited to be present. A number of tho
best speakers are expected to address the
meeting Ample provision vii! be made for
the accommodation and entertainment Of all
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

BI~Capt. Charles Boarman. U N, will
relieve Captain Salter of the charge of the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, on the 18th inst.
Captain Boarman and family will leave us
in few days, with the regrets of the COM
nunity in which they have long resided, and
the best wishes of all for their future well
being
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

R@Wc tender our thanks to the Hon.
c. }. Faulkner for a copy of the Obituary
addre sses on the occasion Of the death Of the
Hon. Henry Clay, and the Funeral Sermon
Of the Rev. C. NJ Butler
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
PUBLIC SALE.


!" ILL be sold at the residence Of the sub
w scriber on Saturday next the 9th fnsf, q
quantity Of
Household q Kitchen Furniture,
consisting Of Beds, Bedsteads, Bureaus, Chairs,
Clocks, Secretaries, Carpeting and variety Of
articles too numerous 10 mention.
7srras.--All sums Of S. and under cash above
that sum six months credit with approved secur-
ity. CHARLES BOARMAN.
DeS-During my absence from this State, Mr.. D.
u Doll will act for me in business, and receive
hire for my servants b.
October 0.--Rep
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

D1-Our farmers generally are done seed
ing The season has been fne. md the
wheat has come up beautifully.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

A difficulty occurred at public meeting
at Portsmouth, on last Saturday night, be-
tween the Hon. Henry A. Wise, and J. G.
Holiday, the president Of the Wing Associ.
alton. The lie was given. and blows were
exchanged, when their friends interfered aud
restored order A duel is anticipated
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

y~Dr. Bennan, Of Troy, remarked in .
sermon lately. that il Franklin tanned tho
lightning Professor More taught 1.-THE Eng
lish language
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
Agents wanted to canvass the several Counties Of
this State for the sale Of
Welch's Magnificent Portraits =
WASHINGTON AND JACKSON.

V1HFCzH 1--WE SVHs1 1fcV1SHs ~
One or more Counties secured 10 the FIRST
applicant.
A CAPITAL Of $40 alone required, for which
IN amount the canvasser receives framed copy
of each portrait, put up in an Unique and pcrta-
BILE box. These great works Of art are sold
ny Subscription only,
and q smart canvasser cannot fail to realize o
handsome remuneration for his labor.
bH-For terms, etc. apply lpom paid to the
proprietor Of this paper. Oct, 6--5t.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

rtEcEoas AT LARGE
JOHN ". Bolts, WI b PRESTON.

$50 ELECTORS
ist District.--JoBs r. KtIBY, Of Nansemond
81 Ep r.. CHANGERS, Of Slccklenburg
81 THOMAS s. FLocRSoY. Of Halifax.
ath H. II MARSHALL, OF Charlotte,
9Th ALEXANDER RiyRs, Of Abcmarle,
9th WiLrrAs G. ScoTT of powb
9TH Josgrn SEGAR, of Elizabeth City,
sth .. RcDKRT MAYO OF WcsfmoreIan1
! 9th IIssaf ". THOMAS, Of Fairfax,
10th &C ALEX X BorTLsR Of jefferson,
18th Col Jous 3 BALDWIN, Of Augusta
10Th Joax ECnofs, Of Monroe
18th q WAL PREsToS, Of Washington,
flth JoHx J. JAcKsoS, jre Of Wood,
18th 7. NJ GALLy, of0hio.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE,

That in 1888, Gen. franklin Pierce voted
in Congress against allowing pensions to dis
abled soldiers Of the old Indian fighters;
That in 1859, he voted against extending
the provisions Of the act granting pensions to
Revolutionary soldiers;
That in 1S4l, be voted against allowing
the widows Of Revolutionary soldiers half pay
pensions for the services Of their husbands
Tat in 1S41, Gen. Pierce made speech
in Congress against allowing disabled sol
diers any pensions in any case;
That in 1888, Gen. Pierce made q speech
in Congress in which he declared he 'consid-
cred slavery SOCIAL POLITICAL EVIL, and
most sincerely wished it had no existence on
the face Of the earth
That on the Goth of November, 1850, at
a Union meeting at Manchester, N. H., Gen
Pierce declared that "THE MEN WHO WOULD
DISSOLVE TIE UNION did not HATE OR
DEPLORE SLAVERY MORE THAN
HE DID,"
That in speech at New Boston on the
I'd of January 1852, Gen. Pierce declared
that slavery had been introduced into por-
ton of the States, in their colonial condition,
AGAINST THE MORAL SENSE OF
THE WHOLE WORLD
That in the same New Boston speech he
declared that he "LoArHED" the fugitive slave
law; that be has "a MOST REVOLVING FEELING
AT THE GIVING UP OF SLAVE" and that ''the
fugitive slave law is opposed to humanity =
That Robert G.. Scott, Of Virginia. wrote
to Gen Pierce asking If be would VETO bill
to repeal the fugitive slave law, and that Gen
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

From the Me- Hampshire Statesman Extra.
The Irishmen In New Hampshire and Gen.
Franklin Pierce.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06
LIST IF LETTERS

DENANING In the Post Once Of Martinsbur r., Va, on
IN the LIST Of October, 1852:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-06

Persons calling for the above letters VII please ~
they are adsertsed otherwise they viii be eysslooksd
October 6, 1852. JOHN ~. BY y, Z. ~.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-13
The Nationa BIackauards.

Ii is undenable that there is great deal
Of blackguardism in the country it is I'M
deniable that it is concentrated, intensified,
potentialize |, exuberant and sportive at the
Capital it is undeniable that Congress
represents the country and holds its ses-
sions at the Capital. Ergo, there must be
and there is full supply of this great ele-
ment in Congress. 1t is at once a conclu-
sion of logic and matter of fact.
Congressional blackguardism is black
guaIdism par excellence. IL outstrips the
common kind as a Senator or member of
the House towers above common men. ID
is not mere personal gift and accomplish
ment. It's an official quality and function
1t is Blackguardism Representative and
National
1t does not die out. 1t is like a religion.
The high priest disappears, but the altar
stands the robes are transferred TO other
shoulders, and the rite goes on. Foote was
once the great National Backyard. He
went away to fresh fields and pastures new,
but his place was not vacant. Borland sue
ceeded him, very vile and brutal black
guard, breaking noses and staggering about
cutting throats. Then others come up and
claim the glory of representing the National
Blackeuardism. On Wednesday it was
Stanly, of North Carolina, Get tn Brute y
and Giddings, of Ohio. And so it goes.
What matter if the other interests of the
country are neglected, so that Backyard
ism be henored and served9
But in all seriousness and sadness we
lament the degradation of Congress. We
implore gentlemen to pause in this career
of bar-rcom wrangling and disgusting
squabbles. If they must do nothing at
Washington, at least let them do it decently.
If they esteem their own regulations as of
ne value, a point on which they certainly
have the right to be the judges-let them
avoid disgracing the country and bringing
Its Government into contempt
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-13

We hear frsm Charleston that cargo Of
Slaves has been shipped from that city for
California, and We are credibly informed
that similar expectations are about to be
made to New Mexico. The former does
not appear to us likely to proves good spec
ulasion. Ii the negroes choose, they can
cut all connection with their owners on the
lsthmus, and take refuge under the laws of
New Grenada, chance likely to prove Sc
ductive, if they only knew of it. Or, thew
can 60 on as far as California, and there as
seit their freedom. Any Court of that
State will make good their right to them
selves, asains. al claim set up By their pro.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-13
NETWORK TRIBUNE.
NEW YORK. FRIDAY, FEB. 10. 1859.
TAME. AZ The Morning.


,. t.,,,,rrr matters. occurring in the City, orre-
esired by Mail or Telegraph, x1H "'''' '" ''''
at Length, IN our columns this morning.
TIE news from Europe by the Pacific is
interesting. Louis Napoleon has committed no
,.w atrocities. He has lost great many sup
no,,ers hv the confiscation Of the Orleans prop
s,tx The law abolishing titles Of nobility has
been rescinded. Quite panic has been raised
in England on rumor that Louis Napoleon was
about TO invade England. The London Times is
filed with Editorial and correspondential dis
cussons on the subject, which is treated as quite
serious matter.
In the U. S. Senate the Resolution on the
Irish State Prisoners was again postponed. The
New-Jersey Senators defined their positions and
the position of their State Mr.. Seward pro-
posed to pay the expenses OF the Hunganans.
Mr.. Clemens then made a speech on Non-lnter-
vention He attacked Kossuth, and repudlated
his views; called up the history OF Englands
wrongs inflicted on this country and Ireland
said we had 10 inducements to combine o'm
England or against Russia. motion to post
pone till April was lost by vote of ID to "a
week; an Executive Session followed and then
an adjournment
In the House, a bill granting right of way
and land to Missouri for Railroad purposes was
discussed The Prometheus Correspondence
(sent to the Senate the day previous) was re-
ceived, and, after talking while on giving the
laws Of Congress more general publication IN
newspapers, the House adjourned.
In oyr State Senate nothing of general
importance.
In the Assembly the principal business
transacted was the voting Of books to the
members. resolution was adopted, Civ
ing the Constitutional Debates and the Re-
vised Statutes to each member and reportex
of the Assembly There was favorable report
on the bill to regulate the number of ballOt-boxes
at Elections in this City, and another against the
Petitions to exempt the property of Clergymen
from taxation.
The Genesee IN. " Wing County
Convention, held on Wednesday last at Batavia.
declared in favor of Gen. Scott for next Presi-
dent
The steamship Alabama at Savannah.
Steamship S. s. Lewis sold for $4,000.
Large FIRE at Louisville.
Our Paris Letter will be found quite iu-
teresting
"A Few Words of Veracious History"
is the heading of an article on the recent Elec-
tion in France.
Punch's version of the French Constitu-
ton and Vws rEmpire.
A column of Literary and Artistic lite ms;
American Artists Abroad.
Gen Scott and the Presidency. Senator's
Seward and Badger, &c, in our Washington
Letter.
Lord Granville's apology, more humble
and ample than England has been accustomed TO
make, on firing into the Prometheus.
A lecture by Prof. Guyot, reconciling
Geology and Astronomy with Scripture.
Alabama new Congressional Districts,
with votes and population.
Mail Gleanings. Real Estate Salos,
Young Mems Democratic Republican Commit
tee, Aldermanic Doings, Court Proceedings, &c.