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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
Commercial Refcro.
NIartinsburg MARKER, MIR. 81


IA LTIM IL E PRI g EB on REM
rok sHs wssx Rspixs MARCH IS, 1854
Reported 5y Randolph ~ Latimer 10 SesA srse
BAcos--No activity and prices remain Is lat
quoted.
CoRS-The news from Europe is unfavorablsad
prices have declined We quote Whites
SIS to so cents Yellow at 81 to u cents
FLouR-The intelligence Of a heavy decline Ia
England has caused our markets to gin
way and there is every reason TO apprshsd
o further decline. We quote howard s.,
at 81. City Mills at 81 to 81 i211a.
WHzAr--Prices have declined in the same is's
as -four, though the demand Is active aad
supply light We quote inferior to good
reds at 81 SO to 81 eo good to prime s
81 60 to 81 81; Family Flour white s'9
to ST. so ordinary white ct 81 e5 to 81
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

For she Gazette.
MR. EDrrors Your readers may remember,
that Some months ago, the organ of the Repre-
sentative of this District, published statement,
intended for foreign consumption chiefly, in ref
erence to the last Congressional election, to the
effect that he had carried every precinct in which
he and Mr.. Boteler had public discussion. One
or two Of the Wig editors in the District took the
trouble to correct the statement, showing that in
two Of the precincts Of the District such had not
been the result. The saiissss Of the Republicans
boast however, consisted in this that if what
it stated had been true, the merit Of the triumph
would entirely be taken away, if the mgorities of
its candidate at these precincts, and in the coun-
ties were mate rally diminished There was the
rub. That such was the case, nobody expected the
organ, Of course, to inform the public.
Not having the figures at that sime before me,
| was Enabled to do what ! purposed. viz: lay
them before your readers, with one CT two CON-
ments, in commemoration Of the brilliant triumph
achieved. Here is the table exhibiting the Con-
gressonal vote, and the vote for Pierce and Scott
in the nrecedino Fall
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
EDITORIAL CONVENTION.

Yesterday was the day fixed for a CONVEX.
ton Of the editors in the Valley, at Winches-
ter We regret exceedingly that it was ut
terry out Of cur power to attentive are sure
that we should have derived great pleasure
from meeting our editorial brethren. We
shall heartily concur in any measures which
they may hsye adopted for the interests of
the fraternity.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
COAL ASHN.

Farmers are beginning to put proper val
ne upon anthracite ashes. They find that
they possess fertilizing qualities for particular
Soils of no mean Importance. On low, heavy,
or clay soils, which are efficient in slick, coal
ashes are undoubtedly of great benefit. But
they contain, besides slex, alumiue, carbon.
and iron. in soluble form, nearly to the
amount Of 20 per cent, and therefore must
be of value to many Others, but especially to
these soils.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
bNe-----------
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Arabia brings London and
Liverpool dates to the 4th inst.
Breadstufs have declined Flour two sbil.
hngs. and wheat four pence.
No further hostilities have yet occurred on
the Danube or in Asia, in consequence Of
heavy storms. The weather is now milder,
France and England insist that Russia
shall evacuatc the Turkish territories before
the 18th of April. All parties are still arm.
ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
Marrifl.

On the oh inst, BY Rev. JoHs O PRucros, Mr. Jra
MONROE EVANS, to Miss sARAHANN MYERS, s,,s
ter Of Mr.. ARCHIBALD MYsRs, an Of this eeunsy.
On Tuesday, the 18th inst near Charisstown BY r.,
". b Durros, Mr. JOHN F. suLIIvAN,to Miss CHAR
LoTTE ]. ". BURNS, third daughter II the lat. iss,
THAN BuRss, all Of jefferson County.
On Tuesday, the txh inst, by Rev. wa. EyAss. n,
JOSEPH T. EAKiN, Of Baltimore M L. Conference. \
Mrs. MARY 9. sElBERT, Of this place.
ON Wednesday last, by Rev. D. @. BnAeosiss. N,
CHARLES H. EVANS, Of Cumberland, Md, TO Rlis ANN
VIRGINIA MIDDELKAUFr, Of this place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
ANOTHER

About 2 o'clock on Sunday last, the roof
of the NJ. P Church in this place, was dis
covered to be on fire,-but by the prompt
and efficient action Of our citizens, it was ex-
tinguished with but slight damage. 1t caught
from spark from the chimney. Great eau
ton should be exercised in the use of fire at
all times, but especially during the present
windy weather.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
REPORT ON BANKING.

John G. Rutherford, of Goochland, has ia
vored US with copy of his minority report
from the Committee on Banks of the House
of Delegates. 1t advocates independent
banking,in preference to the system of branhes
to the old banks. The report is well drawn
up, and its comparisons male with precision.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
nts5.The Raltimore Pa.rin. au

to- The Baltimore Patriot says I've
regret to record the death of another Of our
old aud most estimable citizens and merchants
Fielding Lucas, Jr who died yesterday
morning after an Illness of several weeks, in
the 73a year of his age" Mr. Lucas was
one of the Directors of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad CompanY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

n6~AyorHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER = lnye' 4
20 Dyspepfics. Dr ]. s. HouGHroS's PEPsls,' ~,
True Digest;ve Eaid,or Gastric Jiacs preparsl. V
Reanet, or the Fourth Stomach Of ths Or, si1 .
rections Of Baron IaEDIG, hhe great Phys,ssH
Chemist, by j. s. HouGHros NJ. D, phiiadePa4s.
This is truly wonderful remedy for inag'ssa
Dysyepsia, sfdandice, Licsr Compliant, conss'H
and Debility curing after natures o'sa n'e'sss
safsres ON, agent, the Gasfrie JUICE. fs al.s
containing Scientific evidence ofits vaiue ~
ed by ageats gratis Seenetice among 'ns~
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

One of the latest achievements 10 manu-
features from India rubber. is that Of Bos-
ton Dentist, DR.. j. A. Cummings, who pro-
fesses to have succeeded in producing entire
sets of teeth plate and dentals, Of rubber
vulcanized to the badness of ivory, and re-
tanning the exactest possible adoption 60 the
mouth
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
FIRE.

We regret to learn that the dwelling house
of Mr.. Peter III. Cookus, at the North Noun
tain Depot, in this County, was destroyed by
fire on Friday last. The house was situated
very near the track of the Railroad, and was
set on fire by spark from one of the engines.
Most of the contents of the house were saved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

nsgA black regimen. Of soldiers !. ! :.
cess Of formation 10 the city 81 Hayaa. ~ y
order Of Gen. Pezuela. the new Gcverros. y Z,
Cuba. 1t took for its nucleus the nssrn =, :. v
men Of the city. This is alleged q y , ~ y.
Of the Authorization scheme. F3'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
SEW mAMpsmIRE ELEcrIoN.

Concord. N. H.. March IS. The official
returns of the election have not yet been re-
ceived. The Wings and Freesoiers or Goa.
litiohists, will have majority in tie Legis-
lature on joint ballot The majority of Ba-
ker for Governor is abont 1900.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

We regret to learn that our fellow citizen,
Mr.. Edward b. Hooper, was thrown from his
horse while returning from sale in the coun-
ty' on Thursday last. by which one of his
arms was broke, and other injury received,
lie is doing well, and will soon be out.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
THE LADIES, FArR.

We are glad to learn that the Fair held
last week By the ladies Of the Lutheran con.
greGation of this place, was so successful. -
The proceeds amounted to S725oo, yielding
clear profit after paying all expenses, Of
si65 90.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
-.~~<<.M ARTINSBURG...,
WEDNESDAY MORNING.. MAReH ., ls5a.
bar We are not surprised at the coolness

Bas@ We are not surprised at the GOODNESS
and dcliberation with which the Republican
can commit most violent assault upon
truth and justice--nor at the tenacity with
which it adheres to its mendacious state-
ments--nor in these particulars is there any
sudden change in the morals Of that sheet,
or the slightest departure from its long es-
tablished course of procedure, when fiction
suits its purpose better than fact. The
Republican" does not pretend to justify the
falsehood in its issue prior to its last, in re-
lation to the sherifalty, but says in reply to
our charge, that tits (our) language bears
the construction giren to it." here is an
open acknowledgement of the truth Of our
charge. We asked the aRepublicanv to
give our language upon the subject-just
what we did say, it refuses to do it,-but
the "constructioai" We deny that our
language bears any such construction"
We repeat our request that the "Republi-
cam give our "language,p and let its read
ers, honest, fair-dealing men decide the
point.
The communication which we published on
the 9th inst, was not '.feticiously signed a
democrat and one Of tic people, 1T was
written, and given to us by citizen of Berk-
cley, as staunch democrat as the county
contains, and one who Arrays has been a
democrat. The last Republican intimates
that we were in a "passion" last week. No
thing could have been further from our feel
ings. There are some things, and some per-
sons, who cannot produce that effect upon
us. Such is the Republican, and such its
conductors.
We have long since learned how to regard
all such. We denied that the ssonly notice
we had taken of the Nebraska Bill was to
copy items in opposition to IT'D The Re-
publican repeats its false assertion, in the
shape Of a contemplate bubble. Here it is,
see what the Republican says about us, and
inaTA the uncommon Smartness of the wri-
ter.
"lf he will show one instance in which he
has uttered word in his paper favorable to
the bill, and give us access to his files, we
will show him dozen where be has copied
the items OF opposition to it in different quar-
ters."
Now the only items that we had copied
touching the Nebraska Bill, pro or con, were
two, only two, one the action of the Legis-
lature Of Georgia, in tapor of the Bill, the
other the action Of the Legislature of Ala
bama against the Bill Will the Republi-
can' without equivocation, prevarication, or
evasion, tell its readers whether this is not
mean will it tell the truth
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
MoN0CACY BRIDGE BURNED.

On Friday last the Railaoad Bridge across
the Monocaey, near Frederick, Nd, was
burned. 1t was set on fire BY spark CT
cinder from one of the engines-Loss about
$4,000.
A track has already been laid across the
river, and there is now no delay in passing
the passenger and tonnage trains.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
There i littIe q no party spirit in The coun.

There is little Or no party spirit 10 the coun-
try. Ritness the vote in she Senate on the
Nebraska Billi Indeed. the past bitterness
Of party spirit bas been easenderaa and kept
burning BY this very caucus system, audit y
designed for that purpose, il order to divide
the spoils among few coalitiOnists. They
raise the cry Of fire, nay. they would fire the
temple Of freedom itself. TO carry out their
villanous plundering in the confusion they
create. Abolitionism even, may be ascribed
and traced to this system. 1t embodies .
standing grmy Of Office seekers. and, when
such men--not the free choice Of the people.
but the spawn and foul brood Of the caucus
system--are in power or struggling for it,
there is no question: however dangerous to
the peace and safety ofthe country, they viii
not agitate to get or hold on to the spoils,-
1t has passed into proverb-it is an histo-
rical axiom--that a standing army is dan
gercus to the liberty of all people. Who ev-
er saw free people with standing army
bearing proportion toits population Mar
tin ouce recommended such standing army
aud failed. He has succeeded. however, in
his standing army Of Office seekers, banded
together and kept in organization by the eau
Gus system. ] think the people have seen
and felt the evils Of It and decrced its Gall. -
So may it be ANTl-CAUCUS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
ANOTHER.

On Friday last the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and the dwelling and shop of Mr.. w.
Bradshaw, in Shepherdstown, were destroy
ed by fire. We have not learned the par
ticulars, or the amount of loss.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

To The Voters Of Berkslsy County
/ deem it expedient at this time, TO %.
nounce to you in a public manner, that IN
candidate for the Office Of Sheriff Of Berkt
ley County, at the next election, and pledg
fair, Just, and liberal execution Of its pow
ers, if it shall be your pleasure to elect me-
Respectfully, &C., -
A. M. VANARSDALE.
November 8, I853.--te--Rsp.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

feaysIhe catalogue of the Jefferson Med
zeal College. of Philadelphia, tor the session
which has just terminated, shows that there
were present 627 students, 80 OF whom were
from Virginia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

The New York Herald says-"A recent
letter writer by Mr.. Daniel to the Richmond
Va) Examiner exeites grtat annoyance at
Turin, and threatens him with duel The
letter is copied in tsaiigpani" Our minis
tiers abroad seem to be Getting into great
deal of trouble
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Those Of our subscribers who intend to
change their residence or remove on the LIST
Of April will give us timely notice. to avoid
mistake by the carrier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

Be- The president and directors d i.
Providence and Worcester railroad passsa
vote, at recent meeting. TO give al cls,,,
men 10 New England free pass ov,r tSs;.
road for one year from the passage Il IN 4.
vote.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

~Wea are authorized to announce ALn'
AMBER NEWCOMER, ESQ, as an independent
candidate for the SheriAalty at the next cleo
ton by MANY VOTERS
August II, 1852.---te.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
FIRST NAVAL FLAG AND UNIFORM.

In series of resolutions adopted by the
Massachusetts, Council in April, 1776. pro-
viding for the better regulation Of the sea SER
vice, appears the following
Resolned, That the uniform of the officers
be green and white. and that they furnish
themselves accordingly; and the colors be a
white flag. with a green pine tree, and an in
scription, Appeal to Heapen !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

D%T The Legislature Of Texas has p.,,.,
bill 10 establish the Christian Sabb,,ss
which provides for the punishment, bv g.. !.
imprisonment, Of such persons as NAV p,,s' - :
any labor, or procure any to be done On A. y
day. Ssa'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
psD.

On Wednesday last, after Sudden illnrs, FAYNk
STEWART BOYD, infant daughter Of Bss,An,s r.. ,,s
MARY r. BoYp.
On Thursday last, Mr.. ROBERT GREGORY, Of aa
place, aged 76 years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

B57'l 1t is stated that r. IL. Lowry, Esq,
for many years an officer Of the Union Bank
OF Maryland, has been appointed cashier of
the Bank of the Republic, in New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

GA locomotive crossed the Blue Ridge
on the temporary track, on Monday of last
week, from the Staunton side, and returned
ssfeiv,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

Ba3-Ihe Baltimore Patriot says the amount
of guano which will be imported into that Oh
ty the present year, will probably reach Co.
OOO.p0o tons, costing S3.000.0OO
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
RADwAr's REGULATIONS

HADWAl's kEGuLATOHS
To Regulate the System, to Free the BaEss
from all Morbid and Acrimonious Humors
sickness,
Ifcaused by Costivensss, Indigestion, DYSPEPSIA
or an over abundance Of Putrid Yumors uai'
gested, dose Of Railways Regulators, will enF]
the Bowels Of oil Morbid Humors.
Thevery moment they are taken they commena
their Office Of regulating, cleansing, and remo,al
from the Stomach, Bowels, Liver, Kidneys, BAd
der, &c, all unnatural and irritating deposits
They are the the most pleasant physic in use ihg
neither grippe, nor sicken the patient toe nm
Indication the patient has Of their operation, ~
pleasant evacuation of the bowels and restora.aa
Of strength and pleasure. For Fever, Measa
Bilious Collie, dose Of Regulators viii pressnN
much sickness, and rid the petient Of all dsne@
LADIES IN ILL HEALTH %
Should use Railways Regulators. They w
regulate their system, and assist nature IN ol'as
ing obout their monthly turns. 50 essential ~
health Of the female.
n. n. n. No. I.
II you suffer any acute pain, Railways Rs1'l
Relief, applied either externally 90 iniern,,sI
will stop the most painful paroxysms, ana w y!
the most violent Cramps and Spasms In ID
minutes. II is daily curing Rheumatism, ssa''|
gia, Toothaehe, Tic Dolereux, SC.
eRirpLEs
Are made whole, the Lame and Stiff. jointed, y
walk with ease, after one or two applicah0D 4
r. r.. Relief
No Ready Relief Is genuine unless the fsss1
lie Of Radway & Co, is upon the wrapper w.
r. r. r. blown in tho glass.
Price as cents, so cents, and 81 per bottle
February 90, ls5d--4t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

10 We are indebted to Senators Douglas
and Hunter for copies of their speeches on
the Nebraska bill.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

nsg~fiour is very scarce at Havana, and
is selling at S25 per barrel. The duty on
American Flour is $40 so per barrel
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

HS9-aThe whole Press Of Philadelphia ~ 4
in favor Of Hollands German Bittsss, - ~ ~
prepared by Dir. G. NJ Jackson. We Ms h
record the success Of this valuable fsn ,as.,,us
Dyspepsia, as we believe II snpplias ass,r .s,,S
in the medical world long needed Ing ~
imtators and couaterfeitefs have wi'aal shl;s ~
nostrums from the market. and the Pasoisougs
spared from the danger Of swaliowina ,s,aA
mixtures in lieu ofthe real Ritiers
march S--lw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

beg@ The three dollar gold coin, authorized
BY the last Congress, viii be issued as soon
as the dies now 10 progress are completed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

BI-Seven thousand dollars were contrib
uted to the Washington National Mouuner,
during February.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
ELECTION.

Reading, Pa. March Is. Mr. Richards,
whis, was yesterday elected Mayor Of this
city by handsome majority
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

EI- The Crystal Palace Company AZ, M,
Of pocket $l25,0o0. The building -.
S537 sos As. w.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

H@F-The Easton. Pa, Wing kas the rame
Of Abbott Lawrence at its head for the Pres.
ideucy in 1856.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
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MILL SOLD.

Mr. George H. Mcclure has sold bis mill
property, near town, to Mr. Henry Staub. for
the sum Of 81, 900
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

RcI1Napoleon predicted that in Fifty years
Europe would be Republican or Cossack.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.

The following arc the main features of the
Homestead Bill which recently passed the U
S. House Of Representatives by q vote Of lO7
yeas to ~ nays.
L. Any free white person who is the head
of family, or who has arrived at the age Of
twenty one years; and is citizen of the
United States shall be entitled to enter, free
Of cost, one quarter section of vacant and I'M
appropriated lanes, which may, at the time
the application is made, be subject to private
entry at l 20 per acre, or quantity equal
thereto, to be located in body. in conformity
with the legal subdivisions of the public lands,
aud after the same shall have been surveyed.
2. The person applying for the benefit Of
this act is required. upon application to the
register Of the land Office in which be or she is
about to make such entry. to make affidavit
before him that be or, she is the head Of q
family. or is twenty one years Of age, and that
the application is made for bis or her exclu-
siye benefit, and not for that, directly or in
directly Of any other person whomsoeyer -
Prorided, No certificate shall be given or
patent issued therefor, until the expiration
Of Eve years from the date Of such entry, and
il, at the expiration Of such time, the person
making such entry. or if be be dead, bis wild
ow, or, in case Of her death his heirs or de-
visee, or. in case of widow making such en-
try, her heirs or devisee in case Of her death,
shall prove by two credible witnesses that he,
she, or they have continued to reside upon
and cultivate said land, and still reside upon
the same, aud have not alienated the same, or
any part thereof; then, iI such case, be, she,
or they, shall be entitled to patent, as 10
other cases provided for by law.
Provided further, in case Of the death Of
both father and mother leaving an infant child
or children under 81 years of age. the right
aud the fee shah inure to the benefit of said
infant child. or children; and the executor,
administrator, or guardian may at any time
within two years after the death Of the sur
viving parent, and 10 accordance with the laws
Of the State in which such Children for the
time being have their domic;l, sell said lands
COR the benefit of said infants. but for no 9TH
err person; and the purchaser shall acquire
the absolute title by the purchase. and be en-
titled to patent from the United States.
The sixth section provides that il any in
dividual now resident of any one Of tho
States or Territories, and not citizen Of the
United States. but at the time Of making such
application for the benefit Of this act shall
have filed declaration of intention as required
by the naturalization laws Of the United States
and shah became citizen of the same before
tie issuance Of the patent as made and pro-
vided for in this act shall be placed upon an
equal footing with the native born citizen Of
the United States
x<-xr.1u kha 81 81 "a th;e ,,raearf unankh af
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-22

R1~On the 3lst Of this present month Of
March. Sir John Franklin and the crews of
both his ships are to be considered as dead,
according to decree of the British govern
ment. In mentioning this fact the United
States Gazette relates the case of Lieutenant
Bonneville. who, upon returning from long
visit TO tho Rocky Mountains. found himself
dead on the books Of the Adjntant Generals
office at Washington, aud others promoted
over him. The officials we're in great trouble
and didn't know how to get over the record.
when President jackson, who was man Of
some civil courage, drew his pen through the
lying obituary. and restored the gallant lieu
tenant to life to his rights and his back pay.