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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
Tributes OF RESPECT.
s<r-At special meeting Of Martipsbu

nH-At a special meeting Of Martipsburg
Division. No 46, Sons Of temperance. held
in the United Brothers Hall, Marsinsburg,
December 18th, 1852, the death Of Brother
THomAs b. HoopER was announced and the
following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
BY the dispensation Of Divine Providence,
we have been deprived of brother whose
loss we must feel and mourn over, but bow
in humble submission to sn all wise and inf
hate power, whose ways are not as our ways
neither are his thoughts as our thoughts. In
him we have ever bebeld consistent and
worthy member of our fraternity, in whom
were reflected the principles Of our believed
order but his memory now bat Fills bis place
amongst US aud this let us cherish with fra
ternal emotions Of sympathy and coincidence
toward those who are nearer and dearer to
him; looking forward 20 this our common
destiny, let us be dligeut to keep the faith,
living in all soberness to the end that we may
be accounted worthy Of the crown. and nd
mittted into the presence Of our Great Pa
t,iaich above, where peace hath No alloy
BE it therefore unanimously
Resolred, That in this dispensation Of
Providence We have sustained The loss of an
cstimable and worthy Brother
| Resolued, That we tender our deepest
feelings Of sympathy to the boreayed widow
and children OF ouI deceased brother. with a
! fond desire TO condclc the widow and orphan
in afflictlon's straits.
4
Resolred, That this Division march in
funeral array 20 the grave of cur lamented
brother. and perform the last tribute Of res.
pect by interring bis body with the funeral
rites Of our Order. and wearing the Usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
/ Resoired. That copy of these resolutions
be presented the widow of the deceased, and
also published in the Martinsburg Gazette
and Virginia Republican.
! Rcsoiued. That vote of thanks be ten
dered the Band of United Brothers for the
use Of their hall also to the members Of the
'Cecilian Brass Band" and to the visiting
brethren for their attendance and aid in the
ceremonies.
TnuN II IIAnDI-nN o.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
THE FRUITS OF HALF cESrtuy.
sifty years ago mboats we're unknown

Fifty years ago steamboats, we're unknown
= now there are 5000 afoat on American
waters alone In 1900 there was not Sin
gle railroad in the world--now there are TO-
900 miles in the United States. aud about
$4,000 in America and England. Half a
century ago it took some weeks to convey
news from Washington to New Orleans-now
not as many seconds as it then did weeks
Fifty years ago the most rapid printing press
was worked by hand power-now steam prints
10000 papers an hour on single press
Now is great fellow. but will be much big
ger half century hence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS.

According to the official report just made,
it appears that there are now Is, s6S persons
drawing pensions from the Government, ex.
elusive of Navy pensioners, During the past
year the number the has decreased TAB -
The amount paid out in pensions since the
last report, amounts to about 81 500, 900.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
WHAT WILL CONGRESS Dor

a Washington correspondent of the Jour
nal of Commerce says. it is the opinion of
many Of the leading members Of both
Houses, that none of the great subjects
of Finance, and Of the disposition Of the Pub
lie Lands, will be acted upon at the present
session Of Congress. though it is admitted
that they are matters Of pressieg Importance.
The vote in the House on Mr., Brook prop
osition shows that there is no purpose in that
body to touch the subjects Of the Tariff, or
Of the disposition Of the surplus revenue.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
ELECTION.

% Thursday last special election was
held in this County 70 fll the vacancy in the
House Of Delegates occasioued by the resig-
nation Of Capt James ". Gray There
were bat two candidates 10 the Geld, both
Democrats. George H. Mcclure and John
McClesry. But little interest was manifest
ed, and tie vote small one-not more than
half the vote Of the County. The following
is the result:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
7-<IS~SI]>7zess-----
THE DINNER.

The dinner complimentary to Mr.. Fsulk-
ner. given BY the Democracy of this County
will DO served up Tomorrow st the shops Of
Mr.. Fitz. at the North end of Queen Street
By Mr. Joseph c. Rawlins We know Mr..
Rawlins' ability as a caterer, and have no
doubt the dinner will be fully worthy the
occasion
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
q. 4 .. aAIL RoAp.

The onsirs line from Baltimore to Wheel
ing will DO completed id few days. The
srss through train will leave Baltimore on
the S-st and reaoh WbsAliog on the iss Of
sext month.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

nsD-The Second Auditor Of Virginia has
recently made bis report on the Fund for
Internal improvements = from which ii ap-
pears that the receipts from dividends and
interest during the past fiscal year were
$4,000. The receipts from loans were
$3,o60,102.
The productive investments belonging to
the fund reach $3,742.OlS aud there are of
subscriptions available. but not productive,
$l3'l29.975. The State is yet liable to be
called on for s.. 1884, 229 on account of SUBJ
scriptions promised prior to the let Of Octo-
Der last.
The aggregate eristing debt of the
Commonwealth Is stated to be SASS.
92s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
OPENING of the b. 4. o. n. IL. to wuEELrs,

II is stated that invitations have been sent
to the President Of the United States and bis
Cabinet also to the Governors of MARYLAND
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and Indiana, to
attend the celebration 90 tie occasion of
opening the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
on the Both inst 1t will be a highly inter-
esting occasion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

Erg@At the Richmond Democratic Jubi.
lee, Mr.. Richie, the former editor of the
Enquirer, made speech against the appro.
priation by Congress for the Improvement of
the James River so we see it stated in some
of the newspapers. We believe, the money
being appropriated, Uncle Sam will 60 on to
expenj il. according to law, This rejection
bJ Mr. Richie, is something like the States
rejection Of the Land Fund. Virginia is to
stand still, with her arms folded, and see
every ether State reaping some benefits from
the General government she alone refusing
to accept what belongs tn her what she is
entitled to-and what she ought to have =
When win this folly cease ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
IaIMIGRATIoN.

The number of alien passengers that arri-
we'd at New York. during the month of No.
vcmber. was 1888; and in the correspond.
ing month Of last year. 29,565 The total
at New York, since January
last. is about PAT. 000-wbich is decrease
with last year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

Hxa5%At meeting of the "Ceciian Brass
Band of Martirsburg. on the 18th instant
the following preamble and resolution, were
unanimously adopted
WHEREAS. In the dispensation of Divine
Providence, it bath been the good pleasure Of
our Heavenly Father to take from our midst,
a most worthy and estimabe honorary mem.
Der of our Band, Thomas b. HoopFR for
whose kindness and efficient aid we ever have
reason to be most grateful, and now feel
keenly his departure. Therefore be it
Resoired That in token of the bieh res.
pect N which We hold his memory. we will
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days and that we most cordially sympatbize
with his bereaved family and friends.
Resotved, That copy of the foregoing be
puoiisned 10 the newspapers Of this town
JOHN II. BLONDEL, Pres't
VIM. GARARD Nec'u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
s.s-A vacancv bav;nc oo,.,

B1~A vacancy having occurred in the
Office of Constable in the Mill Creek District
by the resignation of N. II. Vancleve, an
election will be held in said District for the
election Of Constable on the LIST of January
next
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

D6-Ths report of tho new land Commits
sionar. recommending that all who served in
any Of our wars. without limit % TO time,
should receive .eo serss vill meet With uni
rsrssl srrrovsl
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
TRUSTEES SALE,
Of Valuable Berkeley Land.

DY Virtue OF Deed OF 7fus: executed by
- John Fry, and wife, dated on the l7ih
ofJune l847, and Of record in the Clerks or.
fee OF The county Cour Of Berkeley, to Sc
cure debt due to John w. Stewart. shat
offer for sale at the front door Of the Court.
House. on Monday the lob Of January asrt,
(Court-day.) the following
PROPERTY
to wit:
A lot or parcel OF good Limestone Land con.
tanning so acres, adjoining the lands Of the
heirs ofJohn Gray, decd, Caleb Tate, form
erly Arthur Reeves, Sc, being the same that
was conveyed 10 said John Fry BY said John
W. Stewart and wife by deed dated June 9Th.
ls47. and ofrecoId in the County Court Of
BeIkely.
The Improvements consists of comfortable
dwelling House with out buildings. stable,
&c. There are on the farm Two good orchards.
and never failing stream Of water runs
through che farm.
TER.MS--Cash.
JAMES L. CAMPBELL.
n.c IQE0
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

BzJA petition has been presented to the
Legislature of Virginia. from sundry citizens
OF Loudoun. praying for the incorporation of
OF q company to construct Rail Road from
the town Of Waterford to the Point of Rocks
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
JOHN f. HARRISON. Com

HJ@At regular meeting Of Equality
Lodge, held Saturday evening. December
lltb, A. H., 1852, A. d.. 1852, at Masonic
Hall. Martiusburg, Virginia, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
The death Of Brother Thomas b. HOOPER,
having been announced
RESOLVED, That while we would bow with
reverential Submission to the affecting dis
pensaton of Providence which has taken from
among us our Brother, Thomas B. Hooper,
we feel mournful pleasure in cherishing the
memory of his Masonic virtues
Resolred, That we tender to tie bereaved
widow and children of our deceased brother,
our deep aud sincere sympathy il their ire.
parable loss.
Resolred, That in token of our esteem for
the memory of our deceased brother, the
lodge in procession will attend his funeral
Tomorrow at clock, and that the members
will wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days
Resolped, That the proceedings be signed
BY the Master and Secretary. and copy
transmitted to the widow of our deceased
brother and that the Secretary do request
the Editors of Newspapers in this town to
publish the same.
ALEX'R NEWCOMER, ". III.
a. Nj. VANARsDALE, Sec'y.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
GOLD WATCH CASE LOST.

MIR. JAMES Fl. ROBINSON Iosi on as
4XA Wednesday. between Mar,insburg and
case Of gold watch, or gresi value 10 The own.
er. II is marked on the outside with M. W
or w. NJ. 1909, and on the inside "Wlllam
Brown" The finder will be literally rswatd.
ed BY leaving L. At THIs CsyIcR.
Dec. 10. 1882. Winchester Rep. copy 81
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
Nm. GARARD, Sec'y.

DaS~Ihe case Of the Commonwealth against
Mr. q. Silvers. was continued on Monday last
until the next term of the County Court be-
cause OF the absence of witnesses.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
A. Nj. VANARsDALE, Sec'y.

E-TuscARonA LODGE, No, 81, /. 0. O.
f., met at Odd Fellows Hall, in Martins
burg. on Friday, December 10, 1852. The
death Of Past Grand THOMAS B HOOPER was
announced:
RESOLVED, That this Lodge has received
the announcement Of the death of Past Grand,
Thomas b HOOPER. with deep feelings of
grief and that its members take sincere but
melancholy pleasure in bearing testimony to
his. faithful and efficient discharge of duty as
man and as an Odd Fellow.
RESOLVED. That in token of our respect to
the memory Of our departed brother, the
Lodge will attend his funeral and accord to
his remains the funeral honors of the order.
and that the members and visiting brethren
do wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty DAYS.
Resolred, That the coincidence and sym.
patty OF the surviving brethren of the decea-
sed be affectionately rendered to his bereaved
widow and children.
Resofped, That copies Of the above reso-
.utions be spread upon the records of the
hodge and tran smitted to the family of the
deceased; and also to the Editors of Newspa.
pers in this town with request for their pub
LEGATION. HENRY GRIM. ". q.
EDMD l.. HUNTER. Seen pro. tenn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

DY order Of The County Court, at its last term,
I'D an election will be held Mt Mil Greek, Dis
trict No. for Constable, to fill the vacancy ccea.
stoned by the resignation Of N. II. yancleve, On
Saturday, fhk LIST dry Of january nsxf and that
Alfred Ross Levi Henshaw and Samuel Matheys
be appointed Commissioners to supcrintend said
election. q. ALbUkTlS, G. G.
December IS, 1s52.-te
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
APPROPRIATIONS ron vlnossrs.
Congress has made the following appro-
priations for Virginia:

Congress has made the following appro-
priations for Virginia
For purchasing sight and the
construction Of suitable build
ing at Richmond, Virginia, for
custom-house, post office, court
United i States. 100000
For storehouse rumber four
teen, in Norfolk. wharf north
side Of timber dock, cnlvert,
dredging machine, aud repairs
Of all kinds. S0,732 %
For two spar buoys =. Chin
coteagae inlet. l60
For two spar buovs to be pla-
ced at Metompkin inlet. 16O
For light-boat a Ponce
league creek. or light house to
be built on a point Of land ad
joining said creek, as shall be
nation, 10000
For the purchase Of site and
the erection Of lighthouse on
Jones Point. in the Potomac
river, near Alexandra. 5000
For Jones fog bells to be pla.
ced at Assaleaeuc, Smiths Is
land and Cape Henry lighthouse, 1900
For beacon on White Shoal.
James River. 1000
| For beacon lights on Days
Point, on the Point % Shoals.
and on Jordon's Point, James
| River, l50OO
Fora beacon light on the
shore opposite Lyons Creek
shoals, 1900
| For large buoy on the tail
Of the Horseshoe Shoal in the
Chesapeake Bay, 500
! For two spar bouys to oe pla-
ced at White Point and Elbow
Point, in Musharingo bay, 100
| For two spar buoys to be pla-
ced to buoy cut Occanonnock
creek, 160
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
lsEss~Tf YOU bappen to fall into comm,

BEJ@If you happen to fall into company
where the talk runs into obscenity, scandal,
folly Or vice Of any kind. you had better pass
for nacrose or unsocial. among people whose
good opinion is not worth having. than shock
your own concience by joining in conversation
which you must disapprove Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15

BkS-He who nsglects advertising. not only
rObs himself Of his fair advantages but bes.
to~s bis spoils on bis wiser rivals
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
LOST,

a BOUT two weeks sgo in Martinsburg. 0
"A sport k0NAIE,n inlaid with Pearl, con.
tanning considerable amount Of money. It be.
longs to lady who values Il very highly, 1t being
q present to her. A liberal reward yin be paid,
to the finder upon leaving Il Mt
December is, 1889 THIS OFFICE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
WOOD! WO0D,!

Those Of our Subscribers who wish to pay their
subscrptionsix WOOD win confer favor by bring
ing IL soon Dec. !, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
GRENSFELDER 4 SCHLOSS,

HAvE juse received large lot Of Ladies
ll Misses and Childrens Shoes also SHAWL
"a great variety Of styles and prices. Cal sna
look at them TDecsmber IS, 1889
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-15
PROPERTY
C0NSTARLE,S EIECTION.

Dec. rs. 1876.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26
From the Plains.

The ST. Louis Republican of the 18th instant contains
the following information from the Plains:
Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of welcoming
Capt VIM s. Ketchum. Of the Sixth Infantry, U. S A.
direct from Fort Laramie Capt, X. has been ordered
into the States upon business pertaining TO tine servce
and brings Ills lady with him He has, for time
past been in command Of Fort Laramie and is probably
intimately acquainted with the Indians around the
Fort any officer that has been stationed there
large number of persons from the Fort and vicinity nave
come into the settlements and this city most OF whom
will return this fall
The emigration to California Salt Lake and Oregon mad
commenced passing the Fort before Captain X left SAX
had almost entirely disappeared but there the
usual amount of quarreng and difficulties among the
companies At the Fort there an abundant supply
from the surplus of the Government stores of -four and
meat but the post not prepared to supply sugar,
coffee etc. There was however, destitution among
them. ~
About days journey from Fort Kearny, couple Of
men in pursuit OF buffalo, got astray from their party
when they oyertaken by Indians Ihe lnuah
approached them and offered to shake hands ana as u
white man. Mr. Daily, offered his hand holding his gun
in the left, the Indians attempted to take it fronf M
As he jerked away and turned around the Indians se
him through the body and he expired soon after so1
was fired at his companion, but without effect Ihe IN
das then retreated taking the mules OF the party Win
them The companion Of Daily buried him as Weu a ne
| could in the sand, and into Fort hearuy, Ehen
Captain Wharton of that post sent out detachment ef
trace if possible the Indians and inter the body
Captain X unable to learn the name of Day's com
pauion. This affair occurred the South side of the
Platte and it not known by what Indians the out
rage was committed The party coming in were detained
days at the Big Blue by high water The grass on
the Plains was abundant and the heaths at Forts Lara
mie and Kearpy excellent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

FEMININE WHIRIING. European papers state
that a girl is now being exhibited in Paris, and
there attracting great attention, who possesses
the power of turning round on one leg for the
space of time which, were we not assured of the
fact by an eyewitness, who has just arrived in
NewYork from Havre, we should hesitate to be-
leve it possible. On one occasion, Mn lie. An
geline performed three hundred revolutions in a
minute! She does not appear at all giddy after
the operation, and is a remarkably pretty and
finely formed person, Her feet are very small,
but of singular muscular development.
Perhaps the most striking part of the exhibi-
ton is where Mm'lle. Angeline fits d circular
saw to her waist, in order that her visitors may
test the force with which she spins, by applying
pieces of wood to the saw.
Her costume is complete suit of elastic Grim
son silk, which displays admirably the sta
tuesque proportions of this revolutionary young
lady.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

LATER FROM SANTA FE,-The st, Louis Republican, Of
the 18th inst has letter dated Independence No. the
10Th inst from which we make the following extracts:
By the last Santa Fe stage which left days ago.
Lane got on In good spirits and with hopes of reach
ing his destination safety and in contract time
at this particular crisis it necessary that who
assumes the Office of Governor of that Territory be well
guarded IN all his actions and conduct. Hope DR. Lane
WI prove one of the right stamp, and if he viii only
Keep aloof from party trames feel satisfied he can ed
such. ..4z5
To-day by the arrival Of persons from Santa
re- have dates to the Sth of July BY these hoYeyer
have but little news of general Interest business was
very dull and from present appearances little hopes oil IN
Improvement AcCauley's aud Houeks trains sra
their return, and will be here in few days So.omo
ouck is returning himself with his train Some etsa
trains also looked for shortly,
On yesterday party of returned oaornians reaehet
place having been sNty-one days out They eane IN
pack mules and got along very welt The eneFsfs
met advanced point much beyond fcrt Lars.
e and progressing much h"isr than could be expected,
sickness had almost entirely batel Grass and Eateg on
the route abundant
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-26

A STATELY BRIDGE.-The NewYork and Buff
falo Railroad, connecting Buffalo with the Erie
Railroad at Hornellsville, via Warsaw and Por-
tage Falls, is now completed and running, ex-
cept the bridge over the Genessee at Portage
Falls, which is to be completed on or about the
Goth inst. OF this bridge the Wyoming County
Mirror says: sc This immense structure is
nearly completed. Those who have not seen it
should 60 now, as it is worth fifty miles travel
to see them raising it. 1t will be, if not the
wonder of the world, the wonder of the thou
sands who will visit it annually. We are not
aware that there is another bridge in the
world as high as this, and are confident
that there is not, of similar structure.
''It is 235 feet from the river to the track, and
220 to the top of the railing; and the length is
1000 feet. The suspension bridge at Niagara
Falls is 230 feet high and 795 long-so that Nj
agara is beaten in that respect. And yet,
| though the work is reared to such an astonish-
ing height, it has the appearance of perfect
safety. We are told that by calculation they
know that it would bear twenty times the
weight of any train that could be put upon it.
We think we should net fear in the least to ride
over it the first time. We understand it is in
contemplation to pass over it the first time with
four of the heavy engines, followed by q train
of cars. If so and the people have notice of
the time, there will be thousands there to see it