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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
FIRE WINCHESTER,

The Winchester Republican says, on Wednes-
day night, a stable and the oldLutheran Church
were entirely destroyed by fire Supposed to
be the work Of an incendiary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04

ETWHY WILL YE SuFrKR l--yixons -,
Ointment is the only sure cure for all kinds 4 \
diseases. Ifyou are afflicted with letter NJ.
worm, or Itch, try it at once and be cured \
sale by Brstr,,x,
Ian ia ia
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
nlarrif0,

In Hagerstown, Md, on Tuesday, the Goth
ult., by the Rev. Motter Ayrault, Mr.. WILLIAM
ii. CLINE to Miss BARBARA E. SIoKMAy, both
Of this place.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
RAIN AT LAST.

On Sunday evening last, We we were bless
cd With fine shower of rain 1t continued
for fifteen or twenty minutes, and produced
decidedly beneficial effect.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04

Of every 70 inhabitants of the U. States,
one dies every year.
OF the free inhabitants of the United
States, 100000 and few more are Ma
tives 100000 and few more were born
in other countries
0fthe youth of the United States, 4,000,-
900 were at school on the LIST of June,
1850 that is, there was one youth under in
struction for every five free inhabitants.
In the United States, there is one churc
for every GAG of the population.
The figures are according to the census of
1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
- lal19lll----ZIla
WOOD.

We are in immediate want Of wood
Those of our subscribers accustomed to pay
their subscriptions in wood, will confer a
favor by bringing us some, soon.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
OUIIUUB VUPy
VIM G. KENNERLY, Sec'y.

At a meeting of Marengo Lodge. No 1903,
lIOOF., held in their ball. Saturday even
ing, September Both, 1854. the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted:-
WHEREAS, This lodge has heard with
deep sorrow and regret Of the death of our
much beloved brother HENRY UNDERDoNK
who died at Shepherdstown, of that dire
scource of the humad race the cholera, be it
therefore,
Resolued, 1st, That whilst we doplore bis
loss, we should always bow with humble sub
mission to the commands of Sod, who pre-
sides above and who holds in the hollow of
his hand the destiny Of nations as well as of
individuals.
I'd. That we sec in his sudden removal
from amongs. US, another evidence of the un
certainty of life and the necessity of being at
all times ready to meet tue stern monster
death.
Sd. That we sincerely sympathize with the
bereaved widow and fatberless childrenin this
their erreparable loss and commend them to
Him who has promised to be a father TO the
fasherless and husband anto the widow,
! 4th. That our hall be sbrouded in mourn
ing aud that we wear the usual badge for the
space Of thirty days.
! 9th. That these proceedings be published
in the papers of our town. and that copy Of
the same be transmitted to the family of the
deceased. GEO. a. SCHOPPERT, n G.
GEO. W. SwARTz, Sec'y.
At Special Communication of Dallas
Lodge, No 132, held at Bructown, Virginia,
on Monday, 18th of September, il was an
nounced to the Lodge by Brother, that in
telligence had reached him that the Most
w. Grand Master of this State, EDMUND p.
HUNTER, died at Berkeley Springs on the
9th inst. The following preamble and reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted
Be therefore ReSolUed IL Dallas Lodge,
No 1872, That we recognize the hand of
God in taking from our terrestrial Lodge our
Brother, EDMUD p HUNTER, II. w. G.,
Master, and hope that he has been transfer
red to the celestial Lodge above, where the
Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.
I'd That the Masonic Fraternity has lost
jealous and good member.
Sd. That this Lodge bow with humble
submission to the will of God
4th. That we deeply sympathize with the
bereaved family.
9th. That as a testimony of our sincere
respect for the memory of our deceased
Brother, we will wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days, and this Lodge be
draped in mourning for three months
9th. That copy Of these proceedings be
transmitted to the afflicted family of our de-
parted Brother.
j. j. JANNEY, W. Or.
C NICCrr Cec',t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
THE GAZETTE.
>...MARTTYsBURG: >.,-,---
WEDNESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 4, 1854.
CONCENTRATES ATTORNEY

eN-We are authorized to announce FRANKLIN
THOMAS, Esq as a candidate for the Office Of At
tcrney for the Commonwealth. ~
September 20, 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
SHOES! SH0ES!! SM0ES!'
At COST.

TN HE undersigned will sell at cost large lot 81
i all descriptions, Ladies, Misses and Childia
fashionable styles and good quality. one 900 1911
HarrisoH's Drug Store. S.A.s'h
Oct. 4, 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
.JIJST RECEIVED.

THE undersigned has just received 81
article of Cider Vinegar; also GA Fini
together with Rosin, CASTLE, Shaving, and
Soaps.
October 4. '54. GEO. RAENHA
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04

lsy-sThe Angel Gabriel" has been ar.
rested in Washington as a common disturber
Of the peace, aud committed to jail
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
Commercial hefor0.
Martinsburg Market, OctO Der

BALTIM ORE PRICES CURRENT.
FOR rHRwREx ENDING SEPT. 80, 1854
Reported BY Randolph d Latimer, ts Sosfh Srfs'
CORM-Marketqu quiet and prices declining. we
quote white CO to 10 cts. Yellow 10 to
70 cents.
FL0UR-Receipts are increasing and with only
amoderate demand prices have given way
We quote HowardSt., at 81 l2a to ~ 20
City Mills 81 to ST ia.
WHEAT-Market dull and prices defining
We quote inferior to good red at 81 ~ 70
ST rs cts. good to prime 81 % to u %
inferior to good white 81 30 TO VI 80 !;
good to prime 81 IS to 81 40,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
22e IA Acres,

IVY NS~Ny N6'''-, ~S9
220 la Acres,
offirst quality limestone land, under good m
ments, with sufficient quantity OF thfsl1
Der situated near and on Jones Mill run
half way between Messrs Billmyers sHd
Mills, about one and a half miles from each
about 8 I-2 miles from Dehaven's depot 90 =
road, 4 miles from Shephcrdstown, and q
miles from Martinsburg. There are on "
two good old apple orchards, and one Of
trees, mostly bearing, of choice winter apP
excellent and extensive peach orchard Of
fruit, with quantity and variety OF Cherries
ces, Damsens, &c. A never failing sprlns
cellent limestone water--used as pump
nient 10 the house. Stone Dwelling hpHI
Kitchen nearly new. As he believes that
wishing to buy, will not purchase wi'hoI
viewing the premises he deems turtle, 4
ton unnecessary. ifthe farm u not sole
the LIST of January next, II will be for rent
Tsrms--One half of the purchase m0n1
be required in hand, and the other hall 10 y
and three or more years, with interest u
day of sale until paid the deferred PaJa]
be secured by deed oftrust on the p,s@1,I' i
LEWIS B. VIII
Sept. IS, 1854.-tf--Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
STRAYED OR STOLEN

TNROM the stable of the undersigned, en
south least from Martinsbnrg on Friday
last, the goth ult., d Black Horse, seventeen
high, with small white star in the forsA'
A liberal reward will be paid for bis reco't
Oct 4 '54 SALLY TABLE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
NOTICE.

TIVE members ofthe old Fire Company an
citizens of Martinsburg generally, u
quested to meet at the Court House, on Sal
next, at o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose Of
izing new Fire Company.
October 4. 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
PUBLIC SALE.

~ - AAA "
TIME subscriber will offer for sale ! !,
dence on Thursday the 2sth DAY y,
all ofhis movable property, CONSISTING :
6good work horses, and ! co.,
6 .Miieh Cosos, 7 gearing aI'
Caires, Is Sheep. about ~ as
a SOUS, Shoats and pigs
2 Wagons, NTH gears eoHp'"'
| Cart. 2 Barshsdr Plops' j
3 single and 3 double S'0s" :
] Hrrow, Trace Chains,
BRIDES and Collars.
Household and Kitchen Eu.1
Consisting Of Beds, Bedstcsds sna "a "a |
trasses, Tables, Chairs Sise n'as
China and Queensware, holsa V,s .,1,,
Tubs, Water buckets, sc, ae.-.
one Wheeibarrow some Bacon 80
an extensive private LibFaIy 81 ~ ~ ~ IA
Tefms--Six months credit VIZ y
purchases over FIVE dollars the pulsy
note with security 1--we dollars y 'ss
will be required before the afvelesa z
Sept %, 1854 In" % D
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-10-04
LAND FOR SALE,

FNHE subscriber intending to discontinue
Il ing with the present year, offers al
sale, his farm on which he now resides IN
Law ronutv Virginia Containing
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11
XXXIIId CONGRESS. ... FIRST SESSION.

SENATE. .wAsHIsGroS, Wednesday, May 10.
Tie CHAIR laid before the Senate a communication
from the Navy Department.
Mr. MORTON, from the Agricultural Committee to
which was referred the resolution Of the Maryland Legs
lature on the subject Of the British monopoly IN guano re-
ported resolution referring the subject 70 the President
Mr.. CLAYTON said while he was IN the State Depart
ment after long negotiation he succeeded IN negotiating
treaty with the Peruvian Minister which ratled by
the Senate When i! reached Peru il rejected there,
be strongly believed by the influence Of British cap
iialists.
He stated that the Peruvian Revolutionary debts due
10 British capitalists which debts secured by agree
ment with the British Government allowing them
nopoly Of the guano trade.
Tie resolution adopted
The report of the Committee on Printing, in favor Of
printing 81 oO additional copies Of the agricultural part
# the Patent Office Report was taken up.
Mr.. HUNTER moved Its postponement Lost.
Mr.. MORTON also reported from the same Committee
srepor recommending appropriation TO be placed at
the disposal of the President and applied at his discretion
10 purchase Mount Vernon TO be converted into an
pernental farm connected with agricultural school and
10th be attached either the Smithsonian Institution
PHteniOfice, and 20 receive from the controlling
thorty Of the with which il may be associated in
analogy difference Of objects allows like that Of
the West Point Academy The plan when matured TO be
submitted Congress for modification and adoption Two
boussnd additional copies Of the report ordered to be
printed.
ION motion print the agricultural part Of the Patent
Office Report. long debate took place.
NT. TOOMBs opposed i.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11
THE STATE PAPER.

" Surely TnE TEIDUsE could no, have supposed Itself
referred 10 in the remark quoted from this journal That
Journal in which no word OF unkndness toward ne ever
appeared spoken although Of with regard that
many year. Of agreeable relations political and personal
"Iti oniy matter Of surprise that THI TRIBUNE ad
vocaes tie policy of advertising in state paper, for
nothing Such If read it, terms right. l. not the es
mate put upon Its own labor.
Thus says The EreniHg Journal in response to our
former observations. We certainly did include THE
TRIBUNE in ts broad ayerment that
"Of tie abstract propuey Of law changing the tenur.
of this oce there be no question. tn objections 70
If had rCt0ccc solely 10 t4c iad'rdag TtoD fas sup
yosld u0uid bc bcAstted.
Nov u, had demurred to the abstract propriety
"of law changing the tenure of this Office, while our
collections most surely related neither solely nor
partially "to the individual whom it was supposed
would be benefited" On the contrary, we would
as soon see him benefited" as any other man, and
regard him as the very man TO be selected by Wing
Board for this patronage if patronage it was TO be-
But L. is not the man TO need lucrative employment
by statute. 1--WE humbly coneeye) is the State in
any need Of State Paper AT all events, most OF the
States get on very well without one. and we see no
reason Why New-York might not do likewise. We
consider al such patron ge injurious to the legitimate
influence If not to the essential independence OF the
Press We are sure the editor Of The Journal could
not be swtyed to the right hand the left by the
hope Of retaining fear Of losing such job; but
others might be- and there is need Of exposing any
ones integrity to such an ordeal The Press should
be watchman for the People over the conduct OF the
State officers matter Of what party; but the Press
whose mouth they have filed with pudding is not in
position to scan their dOings with stern impartaliiy
and expose their alteration from the path Of recude
promptly and unflinchingly.
The Journals closing remark requires to say that
we never propose to do advertising for nothing nor
advise any one else to do so. We believe that work
should be paid for, and intend that our own shall be-
Yet if the State wants advertising done, and response
bic parties offer to do it - for nothing" are not
aware Of any principle of legislation or of trust which
will Justify those who empowered to act for the
People to alter the laws as to take the job away
from those Who doing it, and willing TO continue
doing it, for nothing, in order to give il to some one
who (yery properly declines to take it without good
pay. We settle this point by inquring, "lf these
"law makers and functionaries had advertising of
heir o,rn to give out would they take it away from
journal (or journals) gladly doing it for nothing,
lin order to give it to which (like ours) would
"only accept ii at fair price ?" We think they
would not: and we maintain that they should do for
the State as they would for themselves.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. MORTON reported
resolution in favor of dscharging the Committee on
Agricultural Affairs from the further consideration OF
the subject of breaking up the monopoly enjoyed by
the British Government in the guanO trade of Peru,
and referring the matter TO the President. Mr..
CLAYTON announced to the Senate that when he filled
the Office of Secretary of State he succeeded in negot
ating treaty for this purpose with the Peruvian
Minister, which was ratified by the Senate, but re-
jected by the Peruvian Government under the nfu-
of British capitalists who were engaged at the
time in trading with the Chncha Islands, and il was
his opinion that this influence likely to perpetuste
the monopoly until Peru had cancelled the debt which
she owed to Great Britain. The resolution was adop
ted. Mr.. MORTON from the Committee on Agrcul-
ture, also reported in favor of the establishment of
Agricultural Schools. After considerable discussion,
1900 extra copies of the Agricultural Report of the
Commissioner on Patents were ordered TO be printed.
An Intellectual attempt was made to take up the Presi-
dents veto of the Insane Land bill. The consdera-
ton OF the Indian Appropriation bill was then re
sumed but in consequence of the absence OF Mr..
johnson, who had the floor on the pending smend-
ment the bill laid the table. After the trans
action OF some unimpOrtant business the Senate sd
journed.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. RICHARDSON
of Illinois gave notice OF his intention to introduce,
to-day a motion to close the debate on the Nebraska
bill, but he did not state what day he desired the de-
bate to terminate. The House then went into Com
mittee of the Whole, and resumed the consideration
of the Nebraska bill Mr.. BAyLY of Va having
the foor spoke in favor OF the bill; and Mr.. GROW
of Pa. followed. Messrs. SEWARD of Ga, ELLIOTT
of KY DowpELL of Ala, CARPENTER and TWEED
of NewYork, spoke in favor of the bill; and Messrs.
PERkINs of New-York, ELIOT of Mass FARLEY of
Me-, and HARRISON of Ohio spoke against it, and at
q late hour the House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11

There i one man in Congress who, a. we believe
tss it in bis power to defeat the Nebraska bill That
man is Thomas H. BESTCS. What Is wanted in the
House is an indoniilale leader OF the minority. There
sre enough to follow resolute man of the standing
and prestige of Mr. Benton. He might save the eoun-
try the inevitable couyusions which viii follow this
ipsepsate measure would lie but rise to the moral
grandeur Of interpreting the power OF the minority in
ts most stringent form. Let him but exhibit on this
occasion those rare qualities OF resistance possessed
by him over every other public man Of our time and
defeat this measure, and be will insure to himself the
highest bonors Of gTatefu people, and fifty crown his
long politeal career with an act OF high historical
grandeur and enduring fame.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11

The ;ndiscriminste manner with which tieo hundred
,;og, Licenses we're granted for rum-shops in the
Four,b Ward yesterday, in the short space OF four
bor must have exceeded the expectations OF the ap-
,lic,uts. At 10 o'clock A H. the Board OF Excise
for that Ward. composed of AID. Bard Counciimen
Ueslv Bckford AID Clesry, took their seats IN the
N,ror's Office. About one hundred applicants had
buided themselves into the lobby and as many as could
90, within reaching distance held out in one hand
tte;r old license for renewal and in the other the ten
do,lsr, for which the law authorizes them TO dispose
If noisou 70 their ellowbeings The majority OF the
2fs licenses issued for grOggeries OF the very
lowest character in Pearl Oak Cherry, James Oliver,
Duane and Water-sts.
In Wster-st 81 licenses were granted for the sale
of rum in places situated between Peck and Catharlne
sims distance of five blocks OF these, % are re-
ported by Capt Ditchett of the Police, as brothels
dsuce-houses, dog-pits and thief cribs.
In Cherry-st 35 licenses were granted for rum
slops situated between Roosevelt and Catharne-stS'
q distance Of three blocks OF these, several were
reported by Capt Ditchett disorderly houses and
one As rendezvous for thieves As far as we could
learn. 10 applications were rejected. A number OF
the applicants were females This Board meet again
to-day. wien the number of licenses in the Fourth
Ward Of the stamp above mentioned, will undoubt-
cdly be greatly augmented
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11


Some of the newspaper uge The immediate passage
of the Nebraska bill in order to aay excitement and
agitation on the question. These are the very Solo
mons of the times Allay agitation BY passing the bill
Why TO pass the bill is TO ncite an agitation on the
Slavery question tenfod greater than the country has
ever vet seen. This is like advising man to touch
the train that leads TO powder magazine in order
that the explosion may be over. We should sup
pose would be considered safer 70 pour water on the
fuse and so prevent the explosion altogether. But
such is not the wisdom Of our times We have seen
what the mere prospect of passing this abominable
measure has already produced in the North. We shall
hereafter see whs, its actual passage will accomplish
We shall then perceive of what worth is the doctrine
that il is only necessary pass an act no matter what
its character in order to quiet all discussion on the
subject of it, and to secure acquescence in its terms
and objects The authors of this profound philosophy
Of government consider this point established BY the
experience on the Fugitive law. We shall see with
what reason. We have no predictions TO advance and
no threats TO make But we mOdesty venture 10 hint
that important measure as repeating the Missouri
Compromise will not be without it's effects and that
one of them will not be TO asy agitation on the Slave
" question. Political agtators will have sown the
wind. Let us see if they will reap zephyrs.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11

The ErtniHg Post makes the last prOtestatiOn
of innocence uttered by Hendrickson, who
lately executed for murder at Albany, the occa.
sion for new fling at those of its cotempOraries
" who SO thirsted for the blood of Ward" BY this
phrase ii probably those Of the journals in this
City which. having been in the habit Of obtaining their
telegrsphc dispatches honestly did not feel themselves
under any obligation to discredt the first announce
ment OF the scquttal OF Matt. Ward, and in conse-
quence TO justify that proceeding aferward. We may
add also that if any body thirsted for the blood of
that murderer we do not know who il was. The pub
lie sentiment was revolted at the proclamation Of his
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11
NO BATTLE YET!
NO rrprNGs OF THE CITY OF aLAsaov
Cotton Steady-BradsIufs Dull and Prices Lows
4 d n = d l. = 81 IS.
HALIFAX. "Wednesday. May 10. 1854

The Royal Mail steamship Canada Captain Stone frss
Liverpool on Saturday the 29th APrl, arrived a, this p
at O'Clock this evening, bringing $50 passengers.
There is no intelligence OF the missing steamer City
Glasgow.
The Collins steamsh Atlantic arrived At Liverpool ~
o'clock on Friday afternoon the esh ult.
The news from the seat OF war indicates increased vs
on the part of the alice. Twenty thousand French ~
5000 English troops had landed at Gallpol
No event of Importance had occurred sanguisar
engagement had taken pnce near kaafa without aec~'s
results.
1t was reported that the Russians had been de'es'ee
Pattschernaroda and that they had evacuated Little wa
lachia.
Sir Charles Napier was at Stockholm on the "os
Anrl. and his feet was about fifty miles of.
The allied fleets in the Black Sea were at ancn~ &
Odessa on the Goth of April.
The Russian force was Withdrawing from kaiaia'
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-11
THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.

speei.l DisIG Oh o The ". Y. Tribune
wAsHrsGToS Wednesday, May 10, 1854.
Rumors are rife Of all sorts of bargains having been
made to secure votes for Nebraska Votes for French
Spoioons votes for railroad grants, and votes for any
thing almost are promised in exchange for vote for
Nebraska. And one vote it is said was obtained bya
promise Of share in q private speculation in which
certain Senator s engaged II is in this way majority has
been secured. Several members who have voted, and
will against Nebraska have said they would voeJ Jor
it if necessary most Of them Sofs 1t may perhaps be
proper 10 add that Gwin dickered with Wabrdge for his
vote.
Mr.. GADsDEs arrived here to-day, and leaves to-
morrow for Charleston with the treaty. The Government
steamer Fulton Capt Mitchell, coaing at Norfolk,
WILL in three days touch at Charleston, take Mr.
adsden on board and then proceed to Vera Cruz. Mr.
Gadsden enertens doubt of obtaining Santa Annas
assent 10 the treaty.
Tie House is t 1oI o'clock in session. Great
are being enacted there Mr. OLDs OF Ohio has barganed
with Nebraska abridge the debate. Mr. HUSr OF
Louisiana demonstrated most Indignantly at his course and
Mr. OLDs made a lame and impoent explanation. Mr..
HUsTs lofty and gallantit specimen Of
true southern chivalry. Mr. BEsToy declares that the
Representatives are imprisoned. Yes. sir imprisoned
ncarcerated to pass odious, vile, and disgusting
measure.
Mr.. UFHAM delivered immensely able speech to-day
in the House in opposition to the Nebraska bill.
TIE Switzerland treaty discussed to-day in
tive session.
There will be end in the House all long speeches
the Nebraska bill this week when the FIVE minutes rule
will be adopted.
Tie Association Of Medical Superintendents of the
American Institution for the Insane commenced its annual
session here yesterday. DR.. Bell of the Mclean Asylum
prcsidos and DR. Nichols of this city Secretary.
At the meeting to-day there present II Superin
In of Javt he .ifad
tie L. s. Insane Asylum.
paper by DIR. Ray OF Providence, upon eherization
in acute mania was discussed this afternoon, and Dr.
Bell read paper upon Spirit Rappng.
No beyond the No OF 100 viii be taken up in the
Supreme Court this term. No. lOs is
David Buel, Jr. Esq, of New-YOrk, was admitted an
Attorney before the Court to-day.