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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.


Dc Bows Review for this month contains
an interesting article on the subject of the
promotion of agriculture by the Government
from which We extract the following para
graph, giving the number of agricultural So
cieties in different States:
''New York has State society, and from
seventy TO eighty county societies. Pennsyl.
vania has from twelve to twenty county soci-
cites and many grouped together Ohio has
State society, and seventy county societies.
Massachusetts, has twelve societies. and in
many Of these societies several counties TO-
gether. Michigan has twenty county socie
ties; Indiana, State society Kentucky
five county societies Georgia, State soeie
ty, and fifteen county societies; South Caro-
lima has six county societies Virginia has
State society, aud three county societies !;
Maryland. State society, aud four county
societies; Vermont. State society, and four
county societies; and was the first State to
ask US to establish q national board; New
Hampshire, State society. and eight or nine
county societies, and also asked Congress 10
establish board Connecticut, a number of
county societies Rhode Island has also pas
st d resolutions asking Congress to establish
a board, Maine has six societies Iowa. a
state society. Illinois. three county societies
Tennessee has some county societies, and
two years unanimously recommended ma
tional board Florida has passed a resolution
for national board Louisiana, in 1913.
passed law for bureau
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17

Old politicians will remember the NOISE
made 20 years ago about Benton Mint Drops,
during Gen. Jackson's Bank war. Of which
little is said now. But the old Colonel. 1t
seems had store Of drops not given to the
public at that time, which have quite as spi-
cy qualities about them Us bis famous mint
drops Of former days The following are
some Of the drops which fell from the lips Of
old Bullion during the delivery osbis speech
against the Nebraska bill.
i speak Of the public printers, who get
their daily bread (and that buttered on both
sides) BY our daily printing
% squatter sovereignty where were you
then2 1t was case for you to have shown
your head
The mares nest had not then been found
in which had been laid the marvellous egg out
Of which has been Matched the nondescript
fowl yclept 'squatter sovereignty
"A motion in Congrass--a silent, secret
limping, batting, creeping, squirting lmplsh
motion conceived in the dark, mid wiied 10
a committee room and sprung upon Congress
and the country in the style in which Guy
Fawkes intended to blow up the Parliament
House with bis FIVE hundred barrels of gun
powder bid in the cellar under the wood
1t is iurgle worthy Of the trick of one
egg under three bats at the same time, and
under neither at any time.
Out Of the frying pan into the fire?
They are both on their feet. standing bolt
upright and will stand SO forever unless Con-
eress knocks one or the ether of them down.
Territorial sovereignty is q monstrosity,
born Of timidity and ambition, hatched into
existence in the hot incubation OF Presi-
dental canvass, and revolving to the behold
ers when first presented
Received as nonsense, as the essence of
nonsense, as The quintessance of nonsense. as
the FIVE times distilled essence Of political
nonsensicality.
After this farrago this Ola podrida, comes
little stump speech, injected into the belly
Of the BILL
i object to this shilly shally, willy. won'ty
don'ty can'ty style of legislation
No woman would talk that way no shilly
shally in woman. Nothing of the female
gender was ever born young enough. or lived
long enough, to get befogged in such guam
Diary as this.
1T is see saw BILL but not the innocent
seo-saw which children play on plank stick
through fence; but the up and down Of po-
liticals.
Did we get these votes by belching abol-
tionism against the North
Mr. Burke repulsed the intrusive opinion,
and declared that be did not care three jumps
of louise for it. Sir, say the same as any
opinion which may be reported aere from our
Secretaries on any bill depending before us,
and that in any form in which it may come
from them whether it is unit, or as integers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
A CROOKED POLITICIAN.

The Hon. $ A. Douglas is opposed to
giving public lands for the support ofthe In
sane, hut in favor of the Homestead bill
which yields them without money and with
out price. to every loafng sane white man.
whether native or foreign born, who chooses
to squat on the public domains It has been
insiEuated that the reason Of this difference
is that sane men have votes, while the unfor-
tunate insane are denied that privilege -
We know not whether this is SO, but it looks
exceedingly praisembla5ie, as the French
say, to man up tree The fact is, The
paths of protested politicians are so exceed
ingly tortuous that the way faring man finds
it excessively difficult to follow them even
to the edge of the brambles and briars into
which they lead.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
THE cADsDEN COUNTRY.

Some controversy having arisen between
General Gads6cn, our Minister to Mexico,
and Mr.. Bartlett, the chief Of the late Boun-
Diary Commission, the latter gentleman has
published letter in bis own justification. in
tho conclusion of abich be gives the follow
ing description Of the country which was pro-
posed to be acquitted by the original Gadsden
Treaty. 1t will be seen that the country is
mainly sand bank (:
Much has been said of the value Of the
territory which Mexico proposes to cede to
the United States, in addation to tho abroga-
ton of the ] 1th article of the Treaty Of Gau-
dalupe Hidalgo, and the claims arising under
it. for twenty millions of dollars. | have been
asked what this country is, and
having traversed it pretty thoroughly may
venture to give an opinion. What is de-
sert to one may be paradise to another;
and although | would consider it severe
punishment to be compelled to live there,
others might entertain different opinion.
There are, it is true, some delightful little
spots within it, perfect GASES in the midst of
vast deserts but, taken as whole. the dis
trict south of the ella for more than one hun
dred miles in width, and extending from the
Rio Granie to the Pacific, does not contain
one half of one per cent. Of arabic land after
leaving the latter river; such as can be made
to produce wheat. corn or other necessaries Of
food, even by the aid of artificial irrigation,
could water be commanded
JOHN r. BARTLETT.
Washington, April 25, 1854,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
nRcH.sg OF MOUNT VERNON.

Mr. Morton, Of Florida, on Wednesday last,
made report to the Senate from the Com
mittee on Agriculture in favor OF the purchase
of Mount Vernon by the Government, and
the establishment there of an agricultural
school. under the same sort Of government
and regulations as the Military and Naval
Academy. This proposition will be received
with hearty appreciation by the American
people, as il will save from dessecration and
from ruin the former home and the tomb Of
Washington, while it viii supply to the great
industrial interest of the country-the agri.
cultural interest," the 6rst really practical
assistance and encouragement by the Govern
ment which has ever been Afforded
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
MIR. sLIDELL's RESOLUTION.

The proposition os Mr. SLIDELL to suspend
the Neutrality laws, in order to let the nd
venturous portion of our population loose up
on Cuba, has created very little sensation in
the country Does this argue well foy the
public morality
A Senator of the United States, under
the apprehension that Spain intends to lib
crate the slaves Of Cuba, gravely proposes
that the President of the United States shall
be authorized to suspend the laws punishipc
crimes against the United States, and au-
thorize prirate par upon neighhoring
nation enter Cuba. to STAY and plumber aud
devastate the Island, and set ND a State. to
be admitted into the American Republic -
This is a modest proposition in AN American
Senate, and 10 the nineteenth century!
The Committee on Foreign Relations. OF
which Mr.. MASON is the chairman has moi
yet reported. We cannot believe that an
American Congress is prepared to authorize
indirectly freebooter expedition 1t would
be bad enough to put the country INFO an
open war to take possession Of Cuba; but in
this age OF bad progress as well as good.
there are many persons who seem disposed
to involve US in war, not only with Spaip
but with England and France and this too,
at moment when Congress is about to gice
a'cay all The public lands, and utterly de-
stroy the revenue from that source.
In case of war our imports would almost
cease, and direct taxation would be the only
resource Are our people prepared for this
state Of things9
With the Charleston Nercury, we think
it does not become great Republic to en-.
trust the guardianship of its rights and in
tesests to reckless adventurers We den.
recate such a tortuous and unworthy recourse
as would make vagabonds every where the
Keepers Of our power aud the champions of
our lmperilled Interests Winchester Re
publican
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
FILIBUsTERING IN THE UNITED STATES
SENATE.

Under this caption, the Philadelphia Led
ger observes that Mr.. SidelI, in the United
States Senate, is making a great fuss over
the Authorization Of Cuba, q design on the
part of Spain, which. in his opinion, would
justify our government in a suspension of the
laws, as far as Spain is concerned, which for
bid armed expeditions from the United
States assailing neighboring nations in time
of peace, and which would allow every vaga-
bond and brigand band that chooses to make
our country its rendezvous, safe harbor and
refuge in its attempts to rob and plumber the
peaceful Cuban. We do not know-the color
Of Mr. Sldell's ethics, but his morals do not
recommend themselves to homes. peoples ia
vcr, when the tendency of bis preaching is to
legaiize such practices. Spain has an I'm
questionable right to do as she pleases with
her cwn, as mnch so as any State in the Union
has che right of exclusive control and iuris.
tiiction over its own local and domestic insti-
tntions. If Spain choose to adopt the Afri-
can apprentice system for Cuba. or to free ev-
cry negro on the Island, we do not see what
business the United States government has
to interfere to prevents. Certainly no more
than Spain would have to say that Delaware
or Virginia, South Carolina or Florida should
not abolish it, if either thought it prudent or
polite to do so, the slave system within its
own ter ritories. With no power to interfere
with the local Institutions of our own States.
We certainly have no authority to so out OF
our own territory to interfere with those of
purely domestic character 10 another -
Rich. Mail
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agreed upon By the Editors Of the Eighth
District. to take effect on and after
the LIST day Of May, 1854.

agreed upon By the Editors Of the Eighth
District. to take effect on and after
the LIST day Of May, 1854.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
Commercial Retnro.
ATTN E PRICES RREn1
fos TVS WEEK ENDING NAY ID. 1851.

BA LTIM E PRICE s GU RREHT.
POS tbs WEEK ENDING 10, 1851
Reported BY Randolph u Latimer ,bc Soath Srse:
CORN-The receipts light and demand moderate
shippers Of the Market and spccul ators are
the principal purchasers. We quote White and yell
low at ~ to 73 cents.
FLOuRReceipts continue very Eight snd though the de-
mand Is moderate, prices well sustained. We
quote Howard ST., at s. &C. City Mills s. ak, OF
the latter kind, the supply is more abundant.
WoOL-Market dull and prices declining. We quote
Washed at IS to 80 cts Unwashed 10 % cts
WHEAT Supply increasing and demand active. We
quote inferior to good red at 81 90 to 81 %. Good
to Prime 81 IS to s2e3. Common White "a 90 to
$2o5. Family Flour Sc o5 to 81 To-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17

EsrThe Presidents Veto Message was
taken up, in the Senate, on Thursday, of
last week, and MIR. Badger spoke two hours
sustaining the constitutionality of the vetoed
bill. He held that the power to dispose of
the public lands was vested in Congress,
without any limitation, and read from the
journals to show that grants of land to
Kentucky and Connecticut for deaf and
dumb asylums had been voted for and sup
ported by Messrs. Buchanan, King, Me Duff
file, Woodbury., McJ.ane, Polk and other
strict construction statesmen, and were APP.
proved by Mr.. Monroe and his able cab.
inets.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17

G7sThe Star Of the West and the George
Law have arrived from California with dates
TO the 10th Of April The first brings ST.
l16,957 and the latter $4,000 in gold,
together with large amount in the hands
of the passengers. Among the passengers
are Gov. Stevens, Of Washington Territory,
General Hitchcock, and the Hon. Inland
Hall. Mr.. Borland, our Minister to Central
America, proposes returning home by the
next steamer. In Sacramento city, the char
ter election has-been carried by the Wings.
The great steamboat combination has caused
such high fares, that Coy. Bigles has sent
message to the California Legislature, rec
ommending restriction Of rates. Indian
troubles continue on Pitt and McCloud rivers,
aud in recent battle fifteen persons were
killed. The mines continue to yield very
largely, causing great rush TO the diggings.
At San Francisco the Mexican Consul, in
aieted for a violation of the neutrality laws,
and Col. Watkins, the Sonora tillibnstcr,
have been sentenced to pay fine Of $l50D
Maj. Emory, who pleaded guilty to the same
charge, was sentenced to pay similar fine. !
An earthquake was felt at San Francisco on
the 10th ult. The ship Challenge had sail
cd with 500 cmigrants ON board after
giving bonds. A portion of the U. S. bon
ded warehouse has broken down with the |
weight of goods. The branch Mint COM
menced operations on the 3rd ult., at San
Francisco. Tho daily deposits averaged
,bout $4,000. Walker and his band
ave left Lower California, and gone over
land to Texas. The steamer Secretary had
burst her boilers in San Pablo bay, killing
and wounding fifty persons. 1t was report
cd that Santa Anna had blockaded and bonn
barded the rebellious town of Acapulco on
the Pacific Coast
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17

nGFThe Richmond Examiner, ofthc 9th
inst has according 70 the stereotyped no
tions Of the Virginia Democracy against land
distribution--an able review Of the Presidents
veto the INDECENT Insane Bill. We admire.
says the Wing, the independence Of the Ea-
aminer's remarks on this subject, as con-
trasted with those Of some Of the standby the
Administration organs Gifts party. We have
not more than space enough for brief ex-
tract from the Examiners scathing criticism
Of the message. In speaking Of the Presi-
dents views favoring the grants Of lands to
Internal Improvement schemes, that journal
remarks:
at is herein that the Presidents veto mes
sage runs counter of State Rights doctrines
on this subject and to the emphatic resolution
of our Virginia Democratic Convention Of
March, 1852
THAT resolution was 10 the following
words:
nat ConSfess mas no power TO appro-
pirate, directly or indirectly, the proceeds Of
the sales Of the public lands, or to grant, d.
rectly or indirectly; the public lands to the
purposes Of internal Improvement
"The message therefore, is sound on all
points but the maine point. There it makes
concession which destroys all the principles
which it SO ably lays down and contends for,
in opposing elemosynary grants of land. 1t
very nicely chunks and daubs the cracks and
crivices of the corh-crib, but it unfortunately
leaves the door unlocked. Il successfully
denies to Congress the power to bestow pub
lie lands in generosity and benevolence, but
asserts for it the power to donate them in
schemes Of speculation, gambling and profit
As these latter projects are far more multi.
tudiuous and stupenaous than the other, the
message only stops up the spigot te open the
bunghole."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
Ex-PREsIDENr FILLMORE.

The Hon. AIillari Fillmore ACCOMPANIED
by Hon. John p. Kennedy arrived in Balti-
more on Sunday morning last having come
through from Charleston without stopping
Every where throughout the South these
distinguished gentlemen have been welcomed
with the highest honors, by the citizens,
without regard to party, and every where
have they made most favorable impression.
The Inequalities of the city of Baltimore
were rendered to them BY the councils Of the
city.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
WATER POWER
AND BUILDiNGL.OTS
ron SALE
TsHE Wsaverton Manufacturing cOmp.,v -
offer for sale, ~
On the JIsf oftIsis src..a


4 offer for sale, "h
On the 5Ist oftlsis sToptl..
their uxnrvALIgD wArgR rowxs All 4,
LANDS, Payabie--Ten thousand des,.. lhsir
five tho nsand dollars In six moaths a. nsssh,
sand dollars in twelve months, ana ths .aea.
two equal payments at two and shrs, $3.50 u
the payments 70 earjnterest to 81 ua;d 49, ~
Il the Whole estate be not sold, suiic;srs 49,
Der ofelgibly situated building lots viii 49,
offered and POSITIVELY SOLD, FOR fas S9 e
raise sum Of something over eight thousand I'M Y
,ars They win besold lot BY lot as they ars nv w.
iaid out The power Of this property, xhisA l.
as great as that at Lowell has been rcndere5 s,.,s
able by the construction Of a permanent dsn ~
racc-way and small portion Of il tisposra v
upon which three Mills or Factories have -.
erected two ofthem are in operation ind ~
other expected TO be In the course or few rsssa
TO Manufacturers and capitalists rare a,,,.s
tunity for profitable Investment Il presented ~
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the Baltims-. ~. ~
Ohio Railroad and the Turnpike from H., ~
Ferry to Baltimore pass. in juxtaposjtion -,
the property. Subsistence and fuel are sha,S
ant and cheap-raw materials for ali linas =
manufacture can be easily and clearly obts;ss 4
and manufactured articles transported win n,
cility, to various markets, both Fast and VS., !
Building materials Of all kinds are eas;lv ~
cheaply procured. The water Il mira ,,sa M.
climate salubrious and pleasant
Sale to commence about 10 o'clock
II further information be desired II can IA a.
tanned by application to the subscriber addrs.s.s
to s'Weayerton, Aaryland.n iva
By order Of the Board OF Directors.
JOHN H HAYS.
May, ~, 1884, General Agent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
TREMENDOUS STORM, RAIN, HAIL, &c


On Wednesday last, the 1Otn inst, about
2 o'clock, p. NJ, this latitude was visited
with a terrific storm The thunder rolled,
the lightning flashed, and rain and hail de-
scended in torrents. No serious damage was
done 10 this place, except slight injury to
the gardens and the inundation OF several
basement stories Some Of our Oldest in
habitants say that they lave never known so
large an amount Of water fall in such brief
space Of time.
we learn that the storm was generally
terrific over the largest part Of the County,
dong Serious damage to the grain crops, de
mGishing hundreds Of window glass. and
greatly damaging property in various other
ways. We also learn, about miles north
Of this place hail. as large as hens egg fell
in much profusion. Shepherdstoarn Regis
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
NEW ADVERTISE MEkTs.
NOW FOR 1T
MARTINsBURe CLOTHING HALL.

"AURlZ H. slime G. CO., adjoining
1vA Rawlin's Hotel, beg leave most respect
fully TO inform their friends Of the town and
county, as well as the rest Of Mankind, that
they have within the present week, added
largely TO Their present stock Of GOODS. The
new stock consists OF an endless variety of ev-
cry shade and quality Of Gentlemen's Dress,
and Froek Goats, Pantaloons, Vests and Pock
ct Handkerchief, Stocks and Colhrs--also a
large assortment of Boys Clothing, rs well
as large and extensive assortment OF
Hats, Caps, Boots and shoes,
suitable Tor the present seasons--all of which
they assure them, they can and will sell at
very reduced prices, without exaggeration or
humbug-all they ask is call and examina-
ton Of their stock. satisfied that all persons in
want Of their stock Goods will rot be dissp-
pointed. Also,
TRuNKs AND CARPET BAGS.
0cShould Gentlemen desire any particular
kind or cul Of Clothing not found in our stock,
by leaving their measure :, can be accommo-
dated at the very shortest notice and at the re-
duced prices. May IL, "a.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17

The Charleston Mercury considers that tho
President has in bis veto message, taken his
position broadly enough to cover not only the
blli betors hiln. but every other project for
apprO?riating the public lauus without an
equivalent to the Government Tho home
stead bill, which proposes to give every body
a farm. on tho sole condition Of bic accepting
1t, must share TIE fate Of its precursor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17
rHE RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES.

Most Of the religious and benevolent insti-
.utioBs centsring in the city Of New York
have made up their accounts for the fiscal
year just expired. Their operations during
the past year have been larger than ever De-
fore. their receipts having beer as follows:
Years 1884.
American Tract Society. including
receipts from sales of pub
LEGATION S4l4159
American Bible Society, for 5
months 395,OOO
American Board Of Foreign Mis-
sions lSo,2o6
American Home missionary So
ciety III zo9
American Foreign and Christian .oo
Union I5,OuU
AH'''s: soc sst s'za D'O'' $4,000
New York Coiopizsl;on Society 27,14e
Society 2e.5oO
Female Guardian Society. 22,O00
Society for ameliorating the con.
dition Of the jews l4,OUO
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-05-17

p3y~we have frequently heard the celebrated
German Bitters, sold by DR.. G. NJ jackson, 100
Arch street. Philadelphia, spoken Of in terms of
the highest commendation, and we honestly be-
leve that it is one of the best medicines adver-
tised for the complaints for which 1t is recon-
mended They are pleasant to the taste, and can
be taken under any circumstances by the most
delicate stomach. The press far aud wide, have
united in commanding this invaluable remedy for
dyspepsia, debility, &C. and such are the heal
ing effects of this panacca that we hope it may be
introduced to every family where dyspepsia has,
or is likely to haya a victim. Iapril 20.