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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
EDWARD EVERETT.

reflected honor upon the State he represented,
and added new laurels to his well-earned reputa-
ton and yet he was not, and by nature never
can be the leader Of great party, lacking that
force Of will SO necessary to influence the minds
of political friends or opponents. The st. Louis
Intelligencer abiding to him very truly remarks:
He can prepare great events by expanding the
views, elevatng the aspirations, and enlightening
the understandings Of men; but when the golden
moment arrives, the decisive blow would not be
likely to come from such man as Everett, but
perhaps from some bully, greatly his inferior in
everything, except instructive sagacity and bold,
pushing, vehement self-confdence. In carrying
forward society, or nation, which, like ours, is
in the van of society," there three things neces-
sary-the fire of genius to kindle, the light of
wisdom to guide, the prompt and daring force Of
wll-to strike and shatter with its lightnings the
distractions that may lie in the way. In most
men of mark, we find some one of these qualities
decidedly predominating. 1t is rare to find two
of them equally balanced, still rarer to find all
three tremendously combined in the same person.
Among the eminent men Of our time, we may take
Kossuth the representative of enkindling genius;
in Mr.. Everett the light decidedly predominates,
while General jackson was singular example Of
the imperious and remorseless will. Mr.. Clay
came nearer blending them all in rounded and
colossal proportions than any other man of our
time.
We will only add, in conclusion, that Mr.. Ever
EFT will carry with him into his retirement the re-
spect and gratitude and admiration Of all the truly
national, conservative and patriotic classes of his
and with their appreciation and that
Of his own conscience, he can well afford to do
without the good opinion Of the extremists Of
both sections.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

In the House Of Representatives on Thurs
day, Mr. FAuLKSsa. . member Of the Mill
tary Committee. brought 10 The attention Of
tie House the necessity Of immediate nc
ton upon two important bills which be said
be was ready to report. Referring to the
present ineficieDcy Of tho Army, be repre-
sented il to be incapable Of protecting The
frontier settlements. It's ranks have been
so thinned by desertion and the expiration Of
enlistments that there is now an absolute ne
eessity for nearly five thousand men, who
cannot be obtained at the present low rate Of
pay (ouly 81 per month, we believe) whilst
other employments are so much more profit
able, The bills refer to offer additional in
ducements to the soldiers, propose further
regulations concerning the pay ofthe officers,
and provide for retiring from the service
such officers as bare become unfit for duty.
The House seemed to DO impressed With the
Importance Of these suggestions. but no day
was fixed fer the consideration Of the subject.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

The Wakhliah (Fla,) Times Of the 18th
u,timo states that the brig Herald, which
cleared at Newport on the 10th ultimo for
New York, had on board twenty-three bales
of cotton yarn manufactured at the Jefferson
Southern Rights Manufacturing Company's
establishment, Monticello. Florida, ii being
the first shipment BY that company. The
same vessel had on board ten bales from the
Madison Factory. The Columbus (Ga.)
Enquirer of the 3oth ultimo says: Some Of
our Columbus factories have been in the
habit Of sending pretty large orders to New
York aud Philadelphia for more than twelve
months past
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
TnE HOMESTEAD ELL.

aH
The following just and sensible remarks
upon this wholesale surrender of the public
domain to crafty the ambition of certain as
piring demagogues, we find in the last num-
Der of the Valley Democrat q
eve regret to see it announced that the
infamous measure called tie Homestead Bill,
is gaining ground in the Senate, and that
Senators who have heretofore been hostile to
it will now favor its adoption. Men, too,
who occupy high positions in the ranks ofthe
democratic party, are found advocating this
miserable SPECIES of corruption and usurpa.
ton, and side by side with political dema-
gouges press its passage. What benefit can
be derived from the wasteful expenditure of
the public lands The miserable subterfuge
that it will tend to the speedy settlement Of
the country, offers no consideration for the
violation Of the Constitution and the deeds
of cession because our country is settling
fast enough without any inducements, and it
would. therefore, BIO impolitic, unnecessary
and Ridiculous to offer prizes 10 induce the
INDECENT aud degraded Of every cline to set
tie upon OR western lands.
We look to the Senate to defeat this
scheme Of demagogues, and we trust that
body will pitch it without ceremony under
the table,"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

% Elections are to be held within twenty
FIVE of the States within a period of about
three months. A majority of the members
Of the next House of Representatives are to
be chosen, and in Massachusetts,, Vermont,
New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina,
Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana, Ili-
nois, Missouri, Iowa, and California, Legis-
latures are to be elected which will choose
one Senator each, except hat of North Car
DINA, which will elect two.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
NATIONAL DIVISION SONS OF TEMPER
ANCE. W..

The National Division Of the Sons of Tenn
perance of North America assembled at St.
Johns, N. b., on the 10Th inst. About 10
delegates were present, including delegates
from nearly every State of our Union and
the British Provinces. On Thursday last
there was a grand temperance procession in
st. Johns, in which nearly 1000 persons
joined, and 10 the Park addresses we're deliv-
cred to about 10000 persons. it is said, by
Judge j.. Bolton O'Neil, of S. c., Hon. Phil.
ip S. White, Of Pa. Chas Egintop, of KY.
aud Gen. Samuel L. Carey, Of Ohio. Dn-
ring the day Judge O'Neil was presented by
the order in New Brunswick with an ele-
CANT silver gavei.
The reports from the various subordinate
divisions show the order to be in a healthy
and prosperous condition. A resolution was
adopted approving Of the admission Of the
{" wives mothers and daughters of the order
as members of the Subordinate Divisions"
in accordance With a resolution Of instruction
to the representatives to the National Divis-
ion from the Grand Division Of Pennsylvania.
The Degrees adopted in Maryland we're
accepted and are now a part of the work Of
the Order in North America.
Article six, of Constitution of Subordinate
Divisions, -cferring to benefits. has been
stricken out, leaving the benof; feature and
the amount to be paid weekly entirely OPP
tional with the Divisions.
The following officers Of the National Di-
vision to serve two years, have been chosen /:
s. l.. Tilley, of New Brunswick. NJ. W..
r.; Chas. Eeinton. Of Kentucky. Nj. w. A !;
T. A Fiekardt. Of Pennsylvania, Nj. W. s.;
Il. NJ. Foust, Of Pennsylvania, NJ. W. T.:
Rev. Mr.. McCurdy. Of Mass, Nj. w. Chap;
Geo. p. Rex. of New Jersey, NJ. w. o.;
Levi Leland. of Iowa. nj. w. Sen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

This dreadfully fatal disease is spreading
with alarming rapidity in the west, has
reached Wheeling, and how soon it may
break ont among us none can tell. 1t there
fore becomes all to use every possible pre-
caution to guard against its rayages. Clean
'%iuess. caution in diet, and immediate atten-
to the first symptoms, should be had.
Q have no doubt our town authorities
will adopt all the means in their power, to
preyent.its appearance and spread here.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

THE BANK OF BEBKELEY.

As will be seen in another column, this
Bank has declared a dividend of 81 per
cent on its capital for the last six months
This being the first half year of the existence
of the Bank, the results of it's operation and
management must be gratifying to all inter-
ested. This dividend is declared, after pay
ing the necessary heavy expenses attending
t~heopening of a new Bank. 1t speaks well
for the future operations of this Institution.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

Many of the accounts from Southwestern
Virginia represent the copper ore discovered
so extensively in that prolific mineral region
as containing rs per cent. Of the pure metal.
IT this be SO. OF if the half ofit be true. i'm
meuse wealth will be realized by the miners
Of that country. The ordinary average of
the celebrated copper mines Of Cebre, in Gu
5a, is but 27 per cent. In Cornwall, Eng
land, 10 and even 8 per cent ores are consid.
cree sufficient to afford profit. mined at great
depths below the surface.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

Bfy~An ounce Of fact is worth a pound of the.
DRY and the swarm Of conclusive facts that clus-
ter around that Incompatible preparation, iIool-
lands German Bitters, prepared by DR.. G, III.
Jackson, Philadelphia, establishing its value as a
tonic and restorative, are such as would prevent
incredibly itself from questioning its efficacy
In all cases Of disease Of the stomach. whet her
acute or chronic, it may be recommended for its
soothing, cordial, and renoyating influence. Dys-
pepsia, heartburn, loss Of appetite, nausea, ner-
vnus tremors, RELAXATION and debility, SC, are re,
lleved BY the Bitters in 4 very short space Of
time. and a perseverance, in their use never fails
to v thorough cure. July ?
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
HOUSE BURNED.

We regret to learn that the dwelling house
Of Mr.. Charles Grant, on Back Creek, in this
county, was destroyed by fire. on Sunday
last. The family had all gone to church
1t is supposed the fire originated by the CHM
ney catching-it being partly of wood. Ev-
erything in the house was destroyed-no in
surance. We hope the friends of Mr.. Grant
will contribute to his relief in this misfortune
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

dgrced upon By the Editors of the Eighth
District, TO take effect on and after
the LIST day Of bay. 1854.
For marriage announcements, no charge
will be made.
Obituary notices not exceeding ten lines
will be inserted gratis. The excess above
that number of lines viii be charged accord
ing to the advertising rates. Tributes Of re-
speet will be charged at advertising rates.
All communications designed to promote the
personal interests Of individuals. or that do
not possess general interest. viii be charged
for at the usual advertising rates. Those Of
an offensive personal character will not be iu-
serted.
All advertisements forwarded by Newspa-
per Agents will be charged at the usual adj
v%ertising rates; and must be accompanied by
the cash or its ~equiualent. dedaciing the COM
mission.
Patent medicines shall be charged for at
the usual rates Of yearly advertisements. and
"bishop notices. double the advertising rates.
Extracts from other papers referring to such
advertisements will be subject to the regular
advertising rates.
Candidates announcements for Office Of
emolument will be charged at advertising
rates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
THE
sMARTINsBURG.~e
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY ). 1851.


The magistrates designated to sit at the
July Term fthe County Court, commencing
on next Monday, are r. c Pendleton, pre-
siding ~Justice, Samuel J. Williamson, Johh
e. Boyd, Philip Eyerhart, and Bernard
Doll, Esqs.
The following Is the classification for the
next eight months
PHILIP G. PEvDLEToN, Presiding Justice.
For august
John A. Voorhees,, Thomas J. Harley,
Casper Stump, Alex'r Newcomer.
For SEPTEMBER
A. w. McClcary, R X. Robinson,
Lewis Fry, George ii. Mcclure.
81 For October:
George w. Hollida, Robt v. Snodgrass.
Joseph De Haven,
For Nopembcr;
J, 1. Cunningham, 3. n. Kitchen,
Alfred Ross, D. Cushwo.
For December
Jacob Myers, Richard Bodine,
John McKoyn, +. ID. Dcllingcr,
Tor January:
Owen T. Hedges, Lewis Grapsham,
D. $. Eichelberger, John II hikens.
For february
A. II. McQuilkin, Henry j. seibert,
JamesL Campbell, George Doll.
For Margd.
S. j. Williamson, Philip Everhart,
John Il. Boyd, Bernard Doll.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
THE EFFECTS OF SLAVERY.

The Richmond Enquirer has an editorial
upon the result ofthe controversy in reference
to slayery-a prevalent conviction mong the
people of the South. that there is nothing in
their system of slavery for which they can
not find abundant warrant 10 the Scripture,
in reason. in the philosophy Of human society,
and III the spirit of a genuine pbilantbropby.
We copy the concluding paragraph of the
Enquirer's article, ~embodying facts which are
proved by figures.
with a less population, by half a million,
the ten Southern States have above a thou
sand more churches than the ter Northern
States which boast loudest Of their morality
and enlightenment. With an excess Of only
half a million in population, the ten free States
have double the number of criminals which
are found 10 ten corresponding slave States.
Such revelations will complete the revolution
of public opinion in regard to slavery"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

Hy-The Agricultural reports from all
parts Of Great Britain are Of q cheering char
acter, both With regard to cereal and other
crops. The safety Of the potato crop was
said by some of the Irish journals to have
been seriously endangered by the recent heavy
thunderstorms but it appears, from more re-
cent accounts, that the rumor was without
foundation
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
TEA CULTURE.

According to the Cincinnati Columbian
there are at present a number Of Chinese 10
the vicinity Of that city, engaged IN tho cul-
ture of tea. The present disorganized con-
dition Of the Chinese empire affords a fine OPP
p~ortunity for some enterprising capitalist to
procure the emigration so tho United States
Of practical and experienced tea growers. of
which probably these movements at Cincin
natl may be taken as an indication.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
IN CHANCERY
Commissioners Office,


NOTICE The parties to the above suit 81
IN hereby notified that | will attend at my On
nee, in Martinsburg, on Saturday, the 5th day q
August next, for .he purpose OF making up ina
report in the above ease, at which time and phH
they will attend and produce before me all such
evidence and other matter as they intend 10 offer
and the defendant or her counsel are hereby 30
tilted to produce before me on that day such Of
the books of the late firm Of Good and Stewart .
we're borrowed from my Office for the purpose o.
making out exceptions to my former reports ID
this case, which books have not been returned :
III said report Ia not finished ON said day, Il VIA
be adjourned from time to time until the same =
completed. ). GARAkD,
July s.. 1854.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
DEATH IL rnE HARVEST FIELD.

On Wednesday last, the 28th ult a young
colored man, owned by Mrs. BurweIl, and
recently employed by &. II. Mcclure, Esq,
fell in the harvest field of Mr.. james Glenn,
OF Jefferson county, and died in about two
hours. He had become over-hcated, and
drank too freely of cold water, while in that
condition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
LAW PARTNERSHIP.

EDMUND p. HUNTER & PEYT0N R. hAs
~ RiSoN have associated for the practice Y
Law. Their Office is the same formerly oeeuPs.
by Il. p. Hunter on tina public square, near '"
Method Il Church. =.
gSJ-They viii receive business for Inc eouD"
Of Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, treief'SA
Clarke. 4,
nSy~E. r. Hunter will act alone as Attorneyr~
the Commonwealth leaving p, X. Harrison rss
appear for defendants. July : 1924
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

nGJ~The Baltimore American says, Pitts
burg aud Philadelphia seem to be unable to
forego their unworthy hostility to the Wheel
ing bridge. 1t has broken out afresh in
view of the propositionsfor its reconstruction.
An injunction has been allowed BY Mr.Justice
Grier, of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, on the complaint ofthe State Of Penn.
s~ylvauia, against the Wheeling aud Belmont
Bridge Company, to restrain them from re-
building their bridge at a less elevation than
was prescribed by the decree Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The Philadel-
phia Bulletin understands application will also
be made for an execution against the Bridge
company for the costs decreed against them
by the Supreme Court, amounting to about
eighteen thousand dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

ESy~The grand jury of the Uuited States
District Court for California have found trno
bills against Messrs. Walker, Snow, and Jer-
nigan = the President, Secretary ofthc Navy,
and Secretary of War, of the "Republic of
Sonora for violations Of the neutrality
laws.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

The lrishman's Civil and Military Repub-
lean Union, is the title Of an organization
which has just been formed in New York city,
TO rally and concentrate in a band of broth
erhood all lrishmen,' against the new Ameri-
can societies At the meetings of the new
associations all religious and political discus
sions are prohibited.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
E~The imports aud exp.

ES@Ihe imports aad exports at tho city
OF New York, for the week ending June %.
were as follows. Imports S3,3T6,477. and
the exports 1857. 430. The whole number
Of Imports since the LIST of January last. Is
much less. and the wLolo amount Of exports
much greater, than they were during the cor.
responding period oflast year. This is a most
favorable condition of things, and will do mpcb
towards STAYING off a financial collapse. which
will sooner or later come upon US, if the ex-
trayagance which now peryades all classes
and conditions of our people is not checked.
In some paats Of the country, tight times
are already experienced. Ia the northern
cities, money is scarce, stocks are falling. mer-
chants are falling, and a distrust Of the future
nas taken hold Of tho minds Of the capitalists
and business men. 1t is to behoped however
that the bottom will soon be touched. and that
a general Improvement il the condition Of af.
fairs will commence
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

Che Richmond Ennuirar says.

The Richmond Enquirer says:
We received with pain, telegraphic des
patches from Washington announcing the ex-
treme illness Of Mr.. Thomas Richie The
members Of bis family in Virginia, including
the senior editor Of this paper. have been
called to his bedside.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

PAYING JURYMEN.

The last Rockingham County Court passed
an order. that instead of paying jurymen as
heretofore, they should be allowed a perdiem
Of rs cents, without any reference to the rum
Der Of cases tried by them. The same Court
increased the salary Of tho Commonwealth
Attorny from one to three hundred dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05


A65~While tho Enquirer is engaged in
lauding to the skies cur foreign citizens: see
what the True Democrat, published in New
York, bas to say to them. TIE editor thus
draws a distinction between an American
Catholic aud an Irish Catholic, giving the lat
ter no quarter at all :-Richmond IYhig.
An American Catholic, with very few ex.
ceptions Is a man Of liberal mind and unbir-
oted judgement. However much he MAJ feel
Inclined to yield up bis opinions at the dieta-
ton Of his church, he VIII hardly surrender.
at the same time, bis political independence
lie looks on the Pope as the spiritual. but not
as temporal authority that claims his blind
obcdlance. The same may he SAID, general.
~ Of the French and German Catholics. Jbev
may oil make good, honest, republicans, and
might, n a difficulty between this aud a Cath.
ollie country, be found arrayed under the ban
Ders OF patriotism. We wish we could saw
the same thing Of our Irish Catholic citizens.
Bat, a sense Of truth. viii not permit it. The
great minority are very ignorant, very bigoted.
very vindictive; have no opinions except those
which are a mere reflex Of the views of their
priests, and stand ready to sacrifice everything
on earth, even the country Of their adoption.
at tue command Of the representative of st.
Peter
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

BSS-Tho butchers of Philadelphia have
held a meeting and resolved not to purchase
at the present high rates. The good effect
of this course, on the part of the butchers, is
a reduction in the price il beef. Within the
past three weeks. prices at the Baltimore oat-
tie market have fallen Sl.75 per cgt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
METHODIST

According to the regulations of the Meth
odist Church South. single men are now to
De allowed $3.50, married men $500, besides
family and travelling expenses ; children un-
der seven years Of age $25 over seven and
under sixteen, $40.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05

~nS~ANorHER SCIENTIFIC woxDrR -Imaoris.
g Dgspepties-Dr.J.S IS. HoUanroS's pEPSlN. n.
True Digestipe FIuid,or Gastric Jaies, prepared from
Kennel, or the Fourth Stomach Of ths or, amer ii.
rections Of Baron LIgBfo, the great Physioloe;eai
chemist, by j. HouGHTox Id, Philadelphia
inns is truly a wonderful remedy for INDICATES.
Dysvspsia, Jaimdies, Lsvey Ccmtlaiaa, Coass,ass.l
and Debility, curing after naturs's o,sn nsfiodf y
natures oscn agent, the Gastric ypics. PampbIss..
containing Scientific evidence Gifts value. furn,.A
ed BY agents gratis. Seenotice among the neaic.I
advertisements.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-07-05
AeRICuLrURE NEAR NORFOLK.

There u no part Of the State, says the
Norfolk Beacon, IN which there has been Of
late years. a greater Improvement and advance
in agriculture than in the vicinity Of Norfolk
The truck fafnas are well managed and yield
well. The Strawberries raised near here are
sent ia great quantities to the Northern mar-
kets. On Thursday, one farmer sent $l140
worth Of c~ueumbers to Philadelphia AID Bal
timore. The potato crops are very fac -
Nr. Muuden raised from twenty five bushels
of Irish potatoes. for which he gave 81 so q
bushel, q crop which sold for $500. After
paying all expenses the nett profits amounted
to $3.50.
Ga this subject the last Norfolk Argus says:
The ummer trade in pototoes. &c, has now
fairly commenced, and cur farmers and the
agents and wholesale dealers are driving .
profitable business. Mere than two thousand
barrels are regularly sent by each steamer to
New York. The average quantity sent per
day to Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York
is about one thousand six hundred barrels -
The Baltimore boats cannot take CD board
near as many barrels as are daily sent TO Tie
depot. One or two good swift freight boats
might DO VOL II pnt upon tbs line. as the
business, not only in this article, but in yari
GUS kinds Of vegetables and fruit Is rapidly
increasing. lr1esd, the Air Line Railroad
will only suffice to meet the demand for rapid
and sese conveyance to the principal cities
s,orth. Potatoes readily sell here at "a per
barrel. and command a handsome profit in the
Northern markets,