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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29

NAvAL.-The U. S. brig Porpoise, 1t. Comd'g
Edmund r. Thompson, was at Porto Grande, Is
land OF st. Vincent, on 25th of March-all we'll
The Porpoise sailed on a cruise the latter part of
December, to the west coast of Africa, beginning
at the river Gambia on the north. She has WISH
ted all the rivers of Senegambia, the Nunez, Ju-
ba Pongas, and the Debrica and the towns of
Medina, Bangola, Domingo, Rapas Devils Is
land, and Factory, besides numerous other towns
and villages In many instances the brig could
not, on account of her draft of water, get far
enough up these rivers to reach the towns in these
cases they were obliged to proceed in open boats.
the officers and men being exposed for two and
three days and nights, and on one occasion for a
week, to the unwholesome malaria always on the
banks and vicinities of the rivers. They have had
several cases of fever aboard, consequently, but
they have without exception, yielded to treat.
ment.
Our commercial interests are no doubt greatly
assisted by the presence of one of our men of war
The L. IS the first American man of war that has
ever performed this cruise. The natives gene
rally are very friendly to our traders. In some
towns they are in state of perpetual warfare
commerce is neglected. Thousands of bushels of
pea nuts, Zone of the staple commodities of the
country lying ready to be gathered and no one
to attend to them. An average of $4,000 bushels
are annually shipped to France, where they are
converted into the best Olive oil, and exported
into all countries.
The coffee producedthere is very fine; the trees
which in the Indies mere bushes, grow wild
and to an enormous size. The grain is very small
but ofexquisite flavor.
This cruise ofthe Porpoise made at the re-
quest of some Boston and Salem merchants, who
considered our commerce along this coast as in
very precarious condition, and urgedthe OCCASION
al visit of our ships of war, MS the only means of
sustaining it. The Porpoise has been absent near
ly two years, having sailed in June, 185o-Nor-
folk Herald.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT WARRENToN.-We
learn from gentleman Just from Wamenton that
a fire occurred there about O'Clock on Saturday
night which destroyed some five or six houses,
1t commenced in an old building in the rear of the
Post-office. occupied as carpenters shop
From thence it extended to the Post office, con-
sumed that also the house occupied by Jos Wat
son as n Jewey store, also the old post office
building, and the house occupied by E. N. Co.
logne as saddlers' shop. The building on the
spread of the flames. The total loss we should
suppose is about three thousand dollars. We un-
derstand that it was doubt the act ofan incendi
airy. The old Waters Hotel was discovered to
be on fire about Il o'clock the same night, but the
fire was extinguished by timely exertion. The
prepared fagots with which it was set on FIRE
We're found op the spot alexandria 1sle
graph.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29
good behaviour,

TAUC TTON Groceries and Guano TIL
MORNING, by
aps 90 DAVENPORT, ALLEN Il co
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
a FAI.SEHOOD DENOUNCED.

WAsHIcroN. d c.. October s, 1852.
To the Editor of the Republic.
DEAR SIR Having seen the following
statement in the Union Of October I, 1852,
viz:
PERFECTLY CRusnrSG.-Wc clip the fol
lowing paragraph from the Washington Jour
nal of Saturday. 1T is crushing exposure
of Scots blarney during bis electioneeriug
campaign in Ohio: $50
General Scots Consistency 1T would
be amusing. were it not humiliatng, to com
pare the 'blarneying tone now adopted By
General Scott towards foreigners, with his
former course towards the same persons
The rich broguc' Of an Irishman at Cleveland
threw the General into ecstacies lie actu.
ally loved tit reminded him Of how irish
men had fought side by side with him in Mex.
leo, &c. Now, to show the total insinccrity
of this, it is only necessary to torn to one of
his letters to recruiting officers written du-
ring the war in ls47 The following is an
extract:
You are instructed not to enlist foreign
ers for the battalion Of st Patrick has taught
us that foreigners cannot be trusted"
This was at late period, and not at the
commencement Of the war. What has since
changed his opinions Not the Mexican cam
pa gn, certainly for that vas nearly over
when he so broadly asserted that Foreigners
cannot be trusted. And this is the man who
is now trying to humbaq Germans and Irish
men, whether naturalized or about to be -
That rich brogue' Wel!'
] beg you VIII dony it, in my name. as ut
terly and unquali6edly false 4 was one Of
General scott's aiddc camps during the
Mexican war, and have continued in that ca
pacity to this time, The only instructions
given by General Scott to recruiting officers
were to report to certain officers 10 the United
States, viz General Brooke, at New Orleans
and the Adjutant General Of the Army at
Washington. d. G.. &C.. &C. All other in
structious to recruiting officers were issued
from the Office of tho Adjutant General at
Washington; and. on inquiry there. | am
authorized to state that no such instructions
were issued from that office Ifany such
instructions were. however. issued from the
Adjutant Generals Office, 1t could only have
been done with the sanction of President
Polk or Mr. Secretary of War Marcy, under
which Adjutant General Jones issued orders
during the absence OF General Scott in Mex
leo.
The utter folly Of so doing. in time Of war
especially. is sufficient to stamp this, purport,
ing to be an extract from General Scott in
structions, as base forgery. l reiterate--
the statement is utterly false.
Very respectfully, your obi servant,
SCHUYLER HAMILTON,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
AN INDIANA DEsioeuAr.

The following is an extract from letter TO
gentleman ia Washington. from promi-
nent citizen Of Lsdiana. 1t was not written
for publication. but is given to the public as
sample Of the feeling which determines
thousands Of other intelligent and patriotic
Democrats to support the iIlustrious and ir-
reproachalle Scott:
Shelly County, INDIANA
The nomination Of Gen. Pierce as the DEM
ocratic candidate for President struck the
Democrats with surprise, they expecting
Buchanan or Cass one or the other of them
to be their standard bearer. They now claim
that under the two third rule no prominent
man can ever be again nominated by the par
ty that a third party or faction will always
exist in the Convention to prevent men being
chosen who have been before the nation thir.
ty and forty years, like Buchanan and Cass !;
that tie two thirds rule is anti Democratic,
and that majority ought to govern elections
and conventions. This is, in my opinion the
true creed in a Republic, and one 5y which |
shall be governed. viii vote for no man
who has been nominated against this princi.
pie. Therefore cdnno: and uiH not rote
for Pierce, and many Of my ncghbors are OF
my opinion shall vote for Gen Scott, and
so will they. which will effect the Democrat
ic vote in this county We arc the second
strongest Democratic county in this State, !
believe, and that ] had band in making il
SO is well known here. | am OF the opinion
decidedly that Indiana will 90 for Scott, not
withstandng you al think at Washington,
suppose. that Pierce will carry it, General
Scott is known in every nook and conner Of
the nation; he is respected highly as man
of the old Virginia stamp and as comman-
der he is inferior to no man now in the world
He has always upheld the honor and dig
nifty of his country, ard that in many trying
stations, when demagogues and politicians
could stand upon the hilltop, free from dan
ger, aud describe the battle and conduct it
better than be who mixed in the danger
This will be the case now. But are men Of
sense to be led by such politicians ard by
such stuff? | know vel here that my vote
for Scott. the moment announce it. win be
met by vituperation and abuse But can
bear it; am used to it and. although |
have mediled but little in politics for the
last few years, this campaign intend to do it.
! will use my utmost exertions fer General
Sect, and ] will even 60 so Far as to stump
it, if necessary, in my county, if they assal
hin in an unjust way. They shall not do it.
So YOU now see where stand Scott will be
Presidtn Mt and ought to be- Pennsylvania
must 60 for him IL there is any gratitude or
honor in the State lie led her sons to vie.
tory at Lundys Lane. in Canada Who're
are the men Of the 18th Regiment, commap-
ded by Col Crowell Pierce, Of Chester colin
~ Was not the I'D Regiment. Col. Hugh
Brady's there teog Where are Col. Bulls
Cumberland county Volunteers, that fought
under Scott at Lundy's Lane? Bull sleeps
upon that plain; SO does Adjutant Poe
viii the survivors of these men or their de-
scendants ever forget Scott? think not
know Pennsylvania too well
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

Mr., Stuart. Secretary Of the Interior. gives
notice TO the holders of Virginia Land war
rants that they will be filed 10 the order Of
their reception, butth no scrip can be issued
or rules and regulations be prescribed until
the necessary action shall have been taken By
the Legislature Of Virginia and officially COM
muncnted to his Department authorship the
governor os that State to execute the net IL
accomplishment required by the second section
Of the act Of Congress. The governor, under
present circumstances. does not feel himself
authorized to execute the act withou. further
legislation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

rxgsThe editor Of the Newport OR. ~
News who has Just returned homo after an
absence Of some weeks. gives gratifying az
count Of the prospects Of the Wing Presiden-
tial candidates. He states il rs his firm con
viction that the election Of Scott and Graz
ham IS as sure as any human event can be.
In the Western States "the enthusiasm is
immense. and the Wigs ere carrying all be-
fore them, General Scott will receive the
electoral votes Of some States which have not
been carried by the Wings for many years.
and a sufficient number Of States are already
certain 20 insure his election.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
OILS, TALLOW GR EASE
AND OHIO MINERAL PAINT.

Boo BARRELS Machinery Oil Price 10
DUV cts. per gallon
| $500 gallons machinery Oil, in casks of various
zes Price IS cts per gallon.
20 Barrels Boiled Paint Oil. Price % cts, per
gallon. sG
poo Gallons Boiled Paint Oil, in casks of various
! sizes. Price SIS cents per gallon.
% Barrels Tanners Oil, various kinds and quail
/ tiles from IS TO 60 cents per gallon.
700 Gallons in casks of various sizes various
kinds and qualities, from 80 20 so cts. per gal
/ Ion. - .a aE
Tons Tallow Grease, for heavy bearings,'and
coarse machinery, in Barrels or Casks, or any
Consistency required. Price cts per ID
20 Tons Ohio Mineral Paint, in Barrels, al ehe
lowest market price. :,
Machinery oil, warranted not to chill in the cola,
weather, and considered by those using II equal
Sperm Oil.
Boited Pant Oil, equal to Linseed Oil, other
an for white
am constantly receiving large supplies OF the
4eoye named articles, and my motto IL, "smali
kohts and quick returns.n - 49,
-. r. POND,
90 Water Street, t'sndsr the Pearl ST. Hoassl
lec lG. ls5l.--ly NEW YORK.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
A sPEcuLArIoN.

A letter from California says "A mar
from Illinois has just arrived from lndcpcn-
dcnce. having driven the entire distance two
thousand Turkeys. all hale and hearty. They
cost him about fifty cents apiece in the States
and the cost Of feeding them on the way was
nothing; they fed themselves. He has been
offered eight dollars apiece
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Si
Corner of King Street and the Public square,
MARTINSBURG, VA.

Corner of King Street and the Public Square,
MARTINsBURG, VA.
TIVE undersigned tenders her cordial thanks
J. to her friends and the public. for their
past LIBERAL encouragement, and respectfully
solicits a continuance OF the same. Her house
lsabout 10 undergo thorough repair, and she
pledges herself that nothing shall be wanting
to make the United States Hotel pleasant,
and agreeable home 70 the traveller and guest
The House will always be provided with at
,entve Servants and faithful Ostlers. The
Bar and the Table supplied with the best The
market will afford. Passengers from the Rail
Road will always find a Porter al the Cars TO
convey them and their baggage TO the House
free OF charge.
April9, 1921. MARY ODEN.
r. s.-Horses and Buggies 10 be had at the
n orteSt notice
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
HOWARD HOUSE,
lLArE wuEArfIELD HoTEL)

kLArE WHEAlFiElD lioiEi3l
Corner OF Howard and baltimore strrets.
yINHIS. hotel has lately been enlarged and impro-
/ we'd in every department, rendering it decided
ly one of the most comfortable hotels in the city
and the proprietor ever ready to accommodate,
pledges himselfto spare no pains to render every
one comfortable that may favor him with a call
To the patrons of the old house he returns his sim
cere acknowledgements for their very liberal pat
ronage- soliciting continuance oftheir favors,
and ofthe travelling public generally
JOHN MCINTOSH,
Baltimore July 81, is52-ly. Proprietor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
poetifal.
HEsTLE wonDs--LovIsc SMILES,

~sNTLE WotDS--LOVfNG SMILES.
The sun may warm the grass to life,
The dew the opening flower,
The eyes grow bright and watch the light,
ofautumn's opening hour
But words that breathe oftenderness,
And smiles we know are true
Are warmer than the summer time,
And brighter than the dew
1t is not much the world can give,
With all its subtle art,
And gold and gems are not the things
To satisfy the heart
But oh, ifthose who cluster around
The alter and the hearth,
Have gentle words and loving smiles, @
How hcau,ifulis earth2
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

AxyrAb outside passenger by coach bad
his hat blown over bridge aud carried away
by the stream.
''ls it not very singular said be to gen
teman who was seated beside him, ''tbat my.
hat took that direction -
Not at all, replied the hitter; it is nat.
ural that beaver should taks to the water
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

sg-The official biography Of Gen Pierce
devotes much space to bis military exploits.
One of these was at the battle of Moline del
Rey. and is thus described:
Though the battle had been decided be-
fore it (the hrigade) reached the field. yet
Gen. Pierce brought his command under fire
in such iiue order as to win praise from the
old officers" m e -.f 81 i.
Prodicious,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
CASH FOR NEGROES.

VyTANTED for the Southern market, 4
w MEN, WOMEy, BOYS, GIRLS aud IN
F1HILIES, for which win pay the high ~
fst cash prices Persons having slaves to sell viii
bud it to their interest to inform me in person, or
|hy letter Mt Winchester, or d. NJ. Il W q Campbell
Eo 242 Pratt street, Baltimore, which wili meet
with prompt attention. ] shall be in Martinsburg
livery week and at the setting Of all the Courts in
Berkeley County. ELIJAH MCDOWELL,
Nov IS, lS5i--1y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
GEN. HAYSAr.

According 10 the Breslau Gazette. General
Haynau has been summoned to Vienna. BY.
order Of tie Emperor, bis Mrjesty consider
ing that the demonstrations which bis pres
ence has excited in certain places are cslcu-
lated to compromise The honor Of the Aus,ri-.
an uniform.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
a VEIN oE or

The San Augustine (Tcxas) Herald sayr
We are Informed by Capt. William Radcliffe,
of this county. that he has discovered. in dig.
ging well in his yard, vein Of DARK riel,
looking OIL in all respects resembling the
American Oil 1t accumulatcs in the well in
large quantities.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
MARTINsBURG VA WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 90, 1882

posed law. ardent or burning spirits might
gradually, and in the lapse Of few years. be
almost entirely banished from the country /;
other beverages. salutary in their effects, or
comparatively innoxious. substituted by cor
responding degrees home industry maintain
ed and promoted; freside enjoyments fenced
in against their most powerful enemy in
short. our general population rendered as
moral and robust as it is by inheritance and
III fact, politically free.
1T will not be attempted to class the en-
terprise herein proposed with the great ievo
luton which gave birth to our country ard
practical example to suffering nations; but
certainly, to break the shackles Of that vice
which has held, and is likely to hold, millions
of our countrymen 10 state of moral debili.
ty. would be a reform only inferior in impor-
lance to that happiest and most glorious Of
human achievements"
We have given but a short extract from
this Essay. which is supposed to have led
to the formation Of some Of the first Temper
ance Societies in the United States. Is
was accompanied by statistical tables, and
embodied in its arguments some Of the prin-
cipal facts which have been used for the las,
twenty years SO effectual!y in the suppression
of this vice. And | maintain that there are
few positions In this life that men can occu-
py in which they can more positively exert
and exemplify the true dignity of human ma
ture than by becoming the interested and
Jealous advocates Of cause SO noble, so be-
mepolent, so patriotic. NJ
size who walks 'in the Imagination of Ihisl
beart. to add drunkenness to thirst, the Lord viii
not spare Dcut. xxx, 10 90
awake, We druukards. and wcep.n-Jocl
'For the dra'akard and gutton shall come to
poverty.n-Prov. xiii 81.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

BY NORMAN MILLER.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.
oyvIcg wKsr xIso STREET, WEST or
ASDsEw EousH's CABINET MAKER SHOP. XIV

Vsvicg STREET, ONE WEST OF
ASDRsw EoUsHs CABINET MAKEg SHOP. XIV
n raH G. xyrrsisp cry esday Moru,pa
at3s peryear, paidin adyansr, paid wit hin
sis mouths from the time OF subscribing
~ No paper will be discontinued
paid, except at the option ofthe Editors
nor ApvERTtsEMgSTs will beinserted 81 per square Col
iines under DIOR the first three times % Cents
per s1aare for every subse1 uent insertion.
J-ln all the number required must be
noted the MSS, the ed WILDE
published untiforbid, and charged accordingly.
IRA liberal discount made TO those who
vertise by the six ortwelve months.
CIV. b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent, is
he ong authorized Agent for this the cities OF Bos-
ton New ork and Phiadelphs, and is duly empowered
TO take advertisements and subscriptions at the rates
ouIrcd by His receipts will be regarded
fis Ofhces are-BOSTON ,Scolay s Building; NEW YORK
Tribune Building; PHILADELPHIA, ~ W. corner Third
and Chestnut streets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
DIR. IL. Summers,

;he practice OF medicine, may be found at his
residence, nearly opposite the Lutheran Church.
April 90 lSA9
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

Reg~air. Webster retractiou on the Lobcs
question has reached England. snd psodnccs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

NEW CONCERN
At the North Mountain Depot,
Berkeley County, virginia.
T.E undersigned having formed co-partnei
ship in the mercantile business take this
method Of informing their friends and the public
that they have just received large and genera
assortment of sGnwe ta
DRY GOODS,
consisting in part, for Ladies' Wear of Silks, plain
and figured Berages, Berage D Lains Lawns,
Ginghams, Calcoes, of every description Dress
Trimmings, Shaws, Bonnets and Bonnet TRIM
mngs. &c, &c. For Gentlemen's Wear, Cloths OF
every variety Of color, quality and price. Domes-
tics Of all kinds,
BOOTS, SHOES. HATS AND CAPS.
with n general assortment of GRocERIEs, fresh and
cheap; Oueensware of the latest style, together
with every article usually kept in country store,
all of which will be disposed Of upon the lowest
and most accommodating terms Those in want
Of good and cheap goods are respectfully invited
10 give us o call before purchasing elsewhere
" 81 A. w. PLECKFR,
JN0. T.. BRUFFY
Under the style of FLICKER BRuFFY
august 4, 1859 -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
CARRIAGE FACTORY.

Alk-SA-.a from the old stand to the West end
MG2aA Of John street, ION the corner OF
John and Raleigh streets) leading to the Winches-
ter Turnpike, where am now prepared to fill oil
orders in my line of business with promptness
and despatch and on very reasonable terms, as
desire TO give full satisfaction to all who may Ia
yor me with their custom. All work built to or
der, insured for one year-accidents excepted
Thankful for past favors, and DESTROYS to retain
your patronage, invite you all to my establish
mcnt and examine quality and prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. NEIL ALLEN.
Jan. rs. 1852, Corner of John and Raleigh SITS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
r,nnrs. sHors. HATS ANp GAPS.
FOR RENT.

THyHE dwelling house recently occupied by
Mr.. Bartlesiien. on East King st. MAR
tinsburg, will be rented until the LIST OF Apih
next. Possession given lmmedla,ey; Apply 10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
DIR. WIN. NJ. HAMMOND

"AVING located himselfin Martinsburg, of
fers his Professional Services to the public
generally. Rszs~0iice and dwelling on Burke st
one door Fast of Mr.. Dennis McSherry' residence.
Nartinsburp NAV %. lS5i--ly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

INN, Copperand Sheet-Ironanufacturer, and
Brass Founder. Shop. corner of Queen and
Martin SITS, and opposite the Lutheran Church.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

E0RMERLY of Washington D c., havinere
il moved to Martinsburg willpractice as an At
rney and Councillor at Law, in Berkeley ard the
doining Counties march 90 1S49
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
CARRlAGE-MkKlNG.

T WOULD respectfully announce to my custom
lrs and the pnblic generally, that have re-
moved nv
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
Man afRerIxcIeY.

MAP OF BERKELEY
N divided into Eight Election Districts by
the Commissioners. For sale by
April 20, 1859. RIDDLE & BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
JUST RECEIVED.

A SUPPLY offresh Oranges Lemons, Figs, an'
~ Raisns--and for sale by
February %, 1852 AUGUST THEOPHtL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
Daniel II, Doll,

UNDERTAKEN AND HOUSE, OINER--S Shop
l on Burke Street, two doors East ofthe Ger
man Reform Church July 2l. lS4o
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20

HAS resumed the practIce OF Medicine and
i Il Surgery in Mariinsburg. oo-Office next
to Hoge's opposite the curt house.
January 20, 1852
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-10-20
Andrew Bowman,
John +. Norris,

CABINET MAKER.--shop on the corner Of
\ Queen and Burke Streets.