Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
THE CULPRITSDoG.

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One OF the early bisioriaas hos traps-
mitted to US beautiful trait of attach
ment, on the part ola cog towards his
master SULPirIUs. This man. own
er of an immense fortune, bad been
condemned TO capital punishment for
an atrocicus crime. Abandoned by
bis friends, betrayed by his relations,
who were coveteous of bis estate, lie.
had, during long imprisonment, no
other society than that OF a large and
faithful spaniel.
Very often the conduct Of brutes-
puts to shame that of mankind. Al.
ter = long captivity, sulpitius was CON-
demned to death. In this terrible cri-
sis, which so much needs consolation,
hi. faithful dog alone adhered to him.
OF the flsttcrs who praised his p; ospe.
rous fortuues-of all who bad enjoyed
his beneficeHce-noto one was present
to extend a friendly hand W TO speak
word OF commiseraiion in this awful
! extremity.
They conducted sulpitious to the
place ofexecution. AS the dog knew
POI the sad catastrophe which awaited
its master, it remained TRANQUILITY with
then, on the scahold' But when the
poor animal beheld bis head fall under
the edge of the axe and his blood
streaming around, he was no longer
| the same; be became furious, leaped
upon the eEecuiioner, land wished to
! tear him to pieces.
In those days, 3. least men had nos
arrived st tina! stale OF barbsrisn,
avhich happily no longer exist One
couid nct then aeas withcul shudderinE.
| the account Of nassscrees organized IN
tie name OF the l4~. ner could any one
, then tolerate, DC in the days olths rcvo-
| lulion in France, the judiii4i raurder of
age and beauty, Of innocence and Of
yoc,h Far from doag say injury to
| the faithful dog ~hs desired to re-
venge his masters death. they left him
at hls side, tired to appease his rage,
and furnished him with food, of " hich
be would not rsfake.
The dog al length look the morsels
| which ~eie lhroan 10 him, and turn
ing to tn. body OF suIpl.us. did eve
| ry thing thu; be coua to Introduce them
| into his mouth; no' hcins able to do
SO, he no. led pi.ifuisy
According 10 the custom of;he Ro-
r,ans in those days, ths body OF the
! crigirsl was carried 10 the Ther-
When they threw ii into she river, the
dog al the same moment juInpsd in,
and followed it as ~ si as his strength
svouId allow. The inconsoiable crea-
lure swan under the body of his mas
ter, struggling to raise it above the
surface OF the water, and died IN the
atten,pt to bring it to the shore.
Support your IMechan;cs.--A practice
is very prevalent, in many towns, of
neglecting too much the Mechanics of
the place. Next to the farmers they are
! the most useful class Of citizens, and
yet disposition is often felt to avoid
employing them, if possible, and to with
hold from them such encouragement as
would enable them TO be as useful as
they might be, and as they ought to be.
/ If coat or other garment is to be made,
| if pair of boots. or saddle, bride, or
other article is to be procured, which a
Mechanic in the place ought to make or
furnish, it is no unusual thing to employ
a mechsnic at a distance, to perform
the work.
The practice is productive of various
evils, and sends from place the money
which should keep in circulation athome.
The Seren Wonders Of tie Hor'd
Were lately exhibited at Washington
city, in Museum of natural cuiiosities.
LIST. widow, who, at the age of 60
refused the offer of marriage.
Cd. A dandy with only five cravats on.
Sd. A contented Old maid.
4th. A lawyer of integrity.
F. 5th. A moderate Doctors bill.
9th. A tailor who was never known to
! cabbage.
! 7th. 4 congressman who wanted to
adjourn the session when there were
money in the treasury.
From tie Charleston City Go-. Eot 10.
Rorrid .kw'der.-0n the 14th OF May
last, John NJ. Williams, near Clinton,
Geo. committed most foul and barba-
rous murder upon an amiable, accom-
plished and atiectionste wife, by beat
ing, stabGng and managing her in a
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