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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
CUBAN AFFAIRS.

Our relations with Spain seem to be falling
back into the war phase. The Uuion and the
Star do not agree in their representation
The former in its issue says
1T is only necessary to remark that our
difficulties with Spain remain unadjustcd, and
that all rumors as to any change in the poll
cy of the administration are fabulous"
And the Washington correspondent Of the
N. Y. Journal Of Commerce tells U.S.
The direct question will now be made, not
upon the Black Warrior case, or any tri6ing
revenue case; not upon the Registry law or
any other law for the internal organization Of
Cuba; but directly upon the acquisition
Of Cuba. ave want Cuba, and will have it, !"
is TO be the essence of the next proposition in
regard to that Island The Cabinet have de-
termined to send two Commissioners TO Spain
for the purpose Of prcposiDg to purchase Cuba,
and saying. in plain terms, ''if you will not
sell It to us. We will take it."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
TEMPERANCE.

The minutes of the late session OF tho
Grand Division of the Sons Of Temperance
beld at Charleston, Kanawhs, have been pub
ished, and give some details interesting 70
the friends Of the cause Since the quarter.
" session in Romney, as appears from tho
Grand Scribe report. twenty-three new Di-
visions have been chartered, and two dor.
mant ones revived while but nine surren-
dered their charters, and nine others have
been stricken from the list, not having besa
heard Of for four successive quarters.
The aggregate returns Of this Organization
shows that during the last quarter 1852 uss
IN embers have been initiated, and III admit
ted Sy card. The number of deaths was but
90; the contributing members amount TO TO-
740; receipts. $9,573 Sc; paid for the ben
eflts. s.. $50 10; total cash on hand in tho
Divisions. $43, 947 81.
Among the Divisions chartered recently,
we notice the names Of Berryville Division,
No. AGO, at Berryville. 10 Clarke comfy, TO-
stituted on the Both March last, and War
denville Division, No. 446, at Wardepssills
in Hardy county, chartered on the ed March
Both of these branches are 10 worthy hands
and will render favorable report OF them
selves at the proper time,
The Grand ssection Of Cadets Of Temper
anee Cad its meeting in Charleston, on DO
18th uls. The Grand Secretary's report,
shows that eleven Sections have been char
tered during the past quarter Of which one
is in this county, at N. L. Stephensburg, 70
believe. The number of members Of tbs
youthful temperance army in the State Is pu'
down 1888. God speed the cause = VIA
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
THE GAZETTE.
-'s--~>.ssM ARTINSBUR G ,.>>~,.--
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE II, 1851.
4 NEW c0YaT HOUSE.

On Monday last the court having been
summoned to consider the matter Of new
Court House, it was ordered that a new
Court House adequate to the wants Of the
county shall he provided upon which order
the vote was as follows. Ayes, Philip Ev-
crhart, B. NJ. Kitchen, John A. Voorhees,,
John T.. Boyd, r. K Robinson, John II.
Likeps, d. $. Eichelbsrgsr, Lewis Gran-
than, Jas. J.. Cunningham, Il ". Snod-
grass, Jacob Myers, Henry. J. Seibert, r.
G. Pendleton, j.. L. Campbell, Is. Doll, A.
W.fsIeQeary, Lewis Fry. Richard Bodine,
Geo. w. Hollida, Samuel J. Williamson,
Joseph Dehaven, Alfred Ross, Casper Stump
John MeKown, 4. d. Dellineer, and George
Doll, Esq. Nays, A. II. McQuilken. g 8
Secondly It was ordered that the site of
the same be that of the present Court House,
with the addition thereto of the lot on the
North. belonging to Mr.. Conrad Roush. pro-
sided the said lot shall not cost more than
$4,000. & ga',aaga b 81
Thirdly, That the building shall include
Offices for the Cierksof both Courts, Court
TALL = and no less than three jury rooms. 3
Fourthly, To dcfray the expenses of bull
ding, &C., bonds Of the County shall be- is
sued for loans IN sums of $4,000 each to
the amount Of $4,000, payable within ten
years from the LIST of November.
{ Bernard Doll, John IL J.ikens and Henry
j. Seibert, Esqs, were appointed a commit
tee to procure plan of the proposed bull
ding, TO invite proposals for the erection of
the same, and to make report thereof at
the first term of the Court thereafter, and
the court if it approves the same and the
sost does not exceed $4,000 is authorized
to appoint committee to contract for, and
superintend the building Of the same, upon
which order the vote was as follows: Ayes,
Philip Everhart, John Il. Boyd, r. X. Rob-
lnsou, John II. Likens, Lewis Grantham,
J. L. Cunningham, r. v. ,Snodgrass, Jacob
Myers, II. !, Seibert, A. X. Mc(luilkin, A.
W. McCleary, r. Bodine, Geo. w. Hollida,
S. J. Williamson, u. Dehaven, and G.. II.
Mcclure, Esqs. Nays, B. NJ. Kitchen, J..
A. Voorhees,, D. S. Eichelbcrger, P. G. PEN
dleton, j. L. Campbell, b. Doll, L. Fry,
A. Ross, John McKown, +. D. Dellinger
and Geo. Doll, Esqs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
CHOLERA.

At Nashville, Tenn, for the twenty -four hours
ending at 3 o'clock, NJ, on the 9th inst, there
were Elk interments-one was OF q person who
died by cholera, two of diseases not reported.
The Murfreesboro Telegraph says that cholera
has made its appearance on Stewards Creek. IL
says We learnedday before yesterday that Mrs.
Bergman Ferguson had lost four negroes Mr.
Arthur Edwards three, and Mr.. Cannon one
Cpl Sam'i Winston, who lives, however. in : d;s.
ferent part of the county, likewise lost one negro
few days since
The Liberty tAIo.,j Tribune. of tbs aoth inst.
says the cholera mad its appearances IN Richfsld.
the past week, On Tuesday last seven rsxuons
died, and other cases existed This a fsa5<-,
mortality for a small place On the 1st. H.
health of the town was reported better. and ~
one dangerous case. The disease also see,ns ss
the increase at other points. Eight cases an
peared at Gallatin, Tenn, on the 3lst; two fatal
cases have occurred at Kanawha salines, and one
at long Bottom, Kanawha county. ya.--Batimor.
american
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
THE CONTESTED ELECTION.

On Monday last, Dir. Cushwa, by one Of
his counsel, Mr.. Faulkner, moved the Court
to quash the complaint of Mr. Newcomer who,
contests Mr. Cushwa's election as Sheriff Of
this ccunty,-and permit Mr. Cushwa to
qualify as Sheriff The arguments upon the
motion were commenced on yesterday morn
Ing, and not closed as we go to press
What the decision of the court may DO We
have no means of knowing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
THE PAN HANDLE RAIL ROAD.

This road, The right OF way To- Ss which has
3een moro than once asked and refused Nv
the Legislature of Virginia. has been made
independents of permission from the Leeisla-
tg,e' The last Wellsburg Herald saws -.
The rails are now down Cor the entire lenotb
OF the Fan Handle Rail Road in Virginia, ex-
tending from tho Ohio river to the Pennsyl-
yan'a line, and the locomotive daily traverses
IT. without let or binderanco. On the Penn
ssyyania portion, operations are in state Of
forwardness -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
nos-Tbe Baltimore Patriot gives yivj


rw-Tbe Baltimore Patriot gives vivid
picture of the condition Of the country, in a
merely political sense, and to which il has
been reduced by party sway and party man
agement. It says ~
The Executive Department isthe Marquee
Of a victorious general The Offices and rev.
enues Of the country are his magazines. -
There bis elated followers meet to congrata-
late each other upon a triumph over their
countrymen--to part amongst themselves the
nantes and the jewels, aud the daily bread
of those whom they have overthrow, and to
unsettle the Executive brain with the insid-
Gus fumes of fattery. From this victorious
camp the defeated are driven in herds to po-
litical execution The Government sustained
by the arms and tribute Of all is given in
monopoly to those whose solo merit consists
10 successful deception or numerical strength
TO secure-a participation in this great spoil.
Legislation has put on the livery Of party
Measures are tested, not by their necessity or
their usefulness, but by their party effect
Their success depends not upon the merit Of
their principle, but upon the men who have
been their advocates Congress is stagnaut
pond in which the interest of the country lie
rotting, whilst nothing moves upon its surface
unless impeled by the winds of interest.
Is there not both power aud truth in this
picture. painful as is the contemplation p
And we ought to look at it steadily, and each
one, in bis sphere. cudeayor to bring about
a wholesome reform.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

kssS "Education means the development.
perfection and proper use Of the body and
mind it relates to the training and guards
anship o. youth, from infancy to mature are
Ito the influencing ofthe character and pros
poets, not only of individuals. but of nations
The highest powers and noblest sentiments
OF our nature might remain forever dormant.
were they not developed and matured By The
instruction and example oftho wise and GOOD.
In still wider sense, education may mean
the whole training Of the thoughts and affee.
tions by inward reflection and outward events
and actions, by intercourse With men. "bv the
spirits OF the just made perfect, by instruc-
ton from the WORD, and the training the whole
man for ife and Immortality.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
DIDN'T LIKE IT.

Some forty fee negroes liberated by the
Will OF Mr. Gunnel late of Jefferson county,
wero taken to pennsylvania two or three
weeks ago,--after remaining there few
days, and becoming acquainted with the
installations of their very particular friends,
number of them returned to Virginia, in
tending to 90 to Liberia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
r6s-The New York Tribune informs IL

HT-The New York Tribune informs the
Anti-Fugitive Law men of the North, that,
it behooves them to be wary in their con-
duct Excellent advice, as far as that goes.
If they are not wary some of them, if they
escape powder and ball, may yet have their
necks stretched, for committing treason
This is a government and it occasionally
shows that it can exercise the power of gov
ernment. In the executions of the laws of
the United States, we desire to see the civil
authority prevail peacefully, if possible
but if not, forcibly. Let traitors take the
consequences.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
ANOTHER RIOT AT BROoKr.vx.

On Sunday last another riot occurred at
brooklyn, N. Y, between the Americans,
and Irish, growing. out of street preaching.
The police were out in large numbers, and
two or three were shot, and said to have
been seriously wounded In New York a
regiment Of National Guards, with six rounds
OF bali cartridges were held in readiness to
qaell any disturbance of the peace.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
n%"Potomao." writing on the 9Th inst

says:
The Presidents Proclamation against the
contemplated operations of the Fillibusteis,
at New Orleans aud elsewhere, for descent
upon Cuba, is generally understood to be q
ruse to cover up the real intent Of the Ad-
ministration. A speedy war message against
Spain is still predicted, 10 terms positive. by
the knowing ones, as certain to follow and
make good the flesh and brag editorials
of the Washing ton Union on the subject
Aud the last advices from Europe which de-
clare that Spain has applied to England to
aid Der against the United Statesand received
an unsatisfactory reply. only serve to add
strength to the prediction. Let President
Pierce and Mr. Marcy learn the fact in q pos
tive shape. that England will refuse to join
and co. operate With Spain in any difficulty the
latter may have with the United States, and
a war message will 60 to Congress in double
qnick time.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
ncsF.,.Ion. . che WASHINGTON corresnonde

to- Ton, the Washington correspondent
Of the Baltimore Sun says, "The country is
now 10 smooth water. The Boston riots are
over; the Nebraska iSsyer has subsidized; Tony
Burns is carried back to old Virginia; the
fishery question is settled; the fllihusters
are put down. and there is no current ques.-
ton that will afford topics for an hours speec b
in Congress The administration would be
glad TO dispence with the attendance of Con-
gress. as soou as they will pass the ordinary
appropriation bills, and really; there Is moth
Ing for them to do which cannot be done by
the middle of July. or deferred, with advan-
tags, ell the next regular session."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

nsy-ln building chimney. put quantity
of salt into the mortar with which the inter-
courses of bricks are to be laid The effect
will be that there will never DO any accumu.
!, a:.;on of scot 10 the chimney. The philoso-
phy Is thus seated: TIE salt in the portion
Of mortar which is exposed assssorbs moisture
from the atmosphere every damp day. ' hs
SCOT thus becoming damp, falls down to the
replace This appears to be an English
discovery. Iii used with success in Cana
da,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
RETURN OF col. SUBTLE TO ALrzAyDal,

The Gazette. Of Thursday says: Col. Y
h. Suttle has arrived home ia good health az
spirits. and received the hearty congratas'
tions of bis fellow citizens. He met on hs
trip from Boston TO Norfolk, ship going TO-
to New York, and procuring passage 10 700
latter vessel. reached New York, apd from
thence came to Alexandria Col. 5, gives
many interesting particulars Of the scenes
through which he passed He thinks tDs
although the Boston public are opposed
the Fugitive Slave Law. majority oftheFs
spectacle inhabitants of that city, were 70 y,
yor of sustaining the laws Of their county
and opposed to the mobs and violence exnO'
tied. He uhites in the praise awarded "
the District Attorney, tho Marshal and en-
or officers for the faithful manner 10 wais'
they discharged their duties.
Anthony was much tejoiced TO escape n0 ~.
the killing kindness Of bis dear friends y"
whose arms be had unfortunately tLlOs.
himself, and will doubtless. hereafter, "
wiser aud we hope. better man.
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81. DeiVit
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

The Journal Of Commerce Of Saturday,
says;
The total receipts Of Foreign Goods, since
January LIST, is now little in adyancs OF the
amount Of the corresponding period Of last
gear. Tine imports fur the month Of May
are Unexpectedly large, the total being S2,-
$40, 93S greater than for the same month Of
last year, and $9,46l. 446 greater than for
May, 1852. The increase has been greatest
in goods entered for warehousing but there
is also comparative excess Of nearly $780,
600 in. free goods, chiefly tea and eofTee.---
These heavy imports all seem to find place
in the country, but the value realised for
large portion, viii not return remunerating
prices. The stock in warehouse has increas-
ed during the month, the Withdrawals for
the consumption $l,563,312 less than the
entries but the comparative Withdrawals are
equal to those of last year. The receipts
entered directly for consumption for the last
FIVE months, are not quite as large as for
the same period Of last year but the total
warehoused, and the receipts Of specie show
q comparative increase. The aggregate i'm
ports since January LIST, are only $649, $40
greater than for the similar Eve months Of
last year, but are $2S, ABS, 3 II greater than
for the same period Of 1852. aaiQ liz
The exports from New York to foreign
ports for the month Of May show an increase
Exclusive of specie of ST. ,402, 131, as COM
pared with last year, and s. ,806,59S as
compared with May, 1862. aThe re-sbis.
ments Of foreign goods have kesen less than
either OF the last two Years, while the ship
ments Of domestic prodroc, Notwithstanding
the light stock now held at this port, show V
q gra'iiying increase. In addition to the
aoove' rae exports Of specie for the last Il
mcy-aths are S29,116,0 5S against SIT, $685.
946 for the same period ofthe previous year.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

ny-The NJ II. Conference, South, pre-
vious TO its adjournment, elected DIR. L. M.
Lee, editor of the Richmond Christian Ad-
yocats Il. H. Myers, editor of the Southern
Christian Advocate DIR. j. B. McFerrin,
editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate |;
Il. D. Huston, editor of the Lady's Com
panion; DIR. d. S. Doggett, editor of the
Quarterly Review and DR.. t. o, Summers,
editor of the Sunday School Books and
Tracts. st
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
D@'A letter dated Constantiuoplc. Nav

attn from an Intelligent American. says;
Turkey is done up. She has no rcsour
ces and can get no money. never expect
TO see the British troops leave this country
unit! England has an shcwants. hope that
EpgiaOd's influence and power will be exert.
ed for the benefit of Turkey Tho French
have no Interest in the question, and have
been clearly coaxed into it by the English
Twelve thousand English troop, sro :,
soutari, and 5000 at Gallipolis 'ibo EoDat
are all at 3allipeli, sons 10000 In number
10 Is understood that nothing will DO done
bby land until the end of Juno. The allied
heets are off Sabastopol. but can meyer take
1t without troops to flank it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
FIRE.

our citizens we're again startled, on Thursday
evening, about Z o'clock, by the cry Of fire it
was soon ascertained that the stable Of Mr.. Tbos.
johnson, ON the suburbs Of this place, was en-.
seioped u flames, which was entirely consumed ;
fortunately no further damage was sustained, as
ogf citizens were promptly on the spot, and con.
nnsd me IRE 70 whore IL originated. Ii is eene-
ray believed 70 have been tho work Of an jncsn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

The Governor has appointed the following
gentlemen visitors Of the Military Institute
Gen. Francis NJ. Boykin. Col. Wm. b. Tai
iaferro. Benjamin T. Garrett, James Barbour
Gen. Douglass ID, Layne. William Seymour
Col. Samuel L Hays, Benz Rush Floyd
The Board will meet on the Goth instant,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

rT5%A French physician has announced
tnat where there il danger Of death from the
use OF chlcroform. shock of electricity will
INSTANTLY counteraet the effects of tho c6Ioro.
aud life.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

Bal During the violent storm on We'd
hesday last the German Reformed church in
this place was struck by lightning. The
damage was light, a lightning rod will soon
be put upon the building.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
CORNER sroNE LAID,

The corner stone Of new Methodist
church was laid in shepherdstown on Mon.
day of lastweck with Masonic ceremonies.
The Rev. II. A. Fink of this place made
the address upon the occasion, 1t is spoken
OF as peculiarly ehaste, eloquent aud appro-
pirate
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

ss6NBy late clerical changes in the Pension
bureau AZ Washington, James &. Stewart, late of
TINS county, has been promoted to a third class
cierksh'pi and VIM. L, Boak, also late of this
county has been transferred to The Land nfRnn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
ouR RELATIONS wlTn SPAIN.

!, IL is stated in the Washington Union, that our
ulncullles with Spain remain unadJusted, and
.hat al rumors as to any change in the policy of
the Administration are fabulous.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
pRooRras oF TnE wAR.

A steamer from the feet brings intelli-
geHce that Gustasyarna was bombarded with
ont effect ON the 22d ult. Another attack
was intended to be made on the oath
The advanced works Of HaDgo, in the
Baltic Sea had been bombarded and destroy
ed. Napier was about attacking the main
| Notifications. M I; -,s.,,
The allied fleets were blockading sebas-
topol. n5s
The Turkish feet was off Varna on its
way to Circassia. Sillistria stillheld out on
the 25th, the Turks resisting the Russians
with great bravery, The Russians lost 1000
killed in the attack on the fortress OF Abdul
Media. ss
The Circassians had been driven back four
times With great loss by the Russians,
Tunis sends ten thousand men to the
Porte
The Journal ofSt, Petersburg saws that 2
frigates commanded Wittsland on the 10th,
and next day approached Ekenah, but were
repulsed. ssITg ssessY
Two. thousand Greek insurgents are posted
near Demarko in Epirus.
A French division had arrived at Piraena.
The Russians are menacing Eyzeroum, and
have made a compulsory enrolment of 3o,-
00e Arinonians. 81
s5a.ar TIE MARKETS.
Breadstuf,--Flour has declined Cd to Is
per DBL. Sales of Western Canal at 3Ss.
aud Ohio 3gs. Corn has declined 2s., sales
being made at 40s for yellow, and Ais for
white. 1851 a9J 81 s90a@ R12 sa9l3
s,i MONEY! MARKET. a9gla lesa
Consols closed at 81. United States
Stocks are steady, but mo- change in prices
X q t4ys f;,.----------~- s<->----------- rgtf.
We are requested to copy the following let
ter from the Baltimore Clipper.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Clipper.
p WAsuINaroN, June 10, 1854.
1fiss.atemeat Correted-41he ,Kaolo Moth
iags Allied to Neither one Of the great
political parties. ~
put none but Americans on guard to :.
night" Washing ton. Having seen In var
ious papers the aanunciations of the recent
elections 10 this city and Philadelphia, and
claiming the result as a Wig rictory, Leon
siler it my duty; having a full knowledge Of
the motives and views Of the victorious party
in this city, SO far as we are concerned, to
pronounce such statements an errot.
We claim to have no affliation With either
the Wing or Democratic parties, only SO far
as either may adept and adhear to those pfin-
ciples handed down to rs by our Revolution
airy ancestry. We adpeao South. M North,
no East. no Vest II Is, our country, our
whole country, and nothing but our. coun-
try.
We have unfurled our banner to the breeze,
and the day is not far distant when through
ont this vast Republic, from the Atlantic 20
the Pacific, from every blll floating upon tie
winds Of heaven. shall belseeu upon its ample
folds the iucription, Weate the sons of Free
men. Know NornINa.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
COUNTY LEVY.

We understand that the County Levy, usu.
ally made at tho juno term Of the County
Court, will be made a. the July term.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14
LATEST roREIGs news.

The steamer Pacific arrived at New York,
June 18th, from Liverpool. She brings
Liverpool dates Of the 3lst May, and Lon
don Of the 3Oth.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

CENTRAL RAILROAD. = Passengers now
breakfast at Richmond aud duo at union.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-14

QuEsrros.--Who was Richard, just os's"
be was "himself again r