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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
THE DISEASE OF LOVE.


1t is serious fact, that a greater
number of young girls between the a
ges 10 and l8, and of young men be
tween Is and ~, fall victims 10 what
they call love, than to any particularly
in England and Ireland than to any
any country on earth. This IS from
the force of impressions peculiar to
these countries, and olcomplrative
recent growth--the effect iprodu.
ced bv certain class of romance
writers These writers give an obi
putty to the young mind, which leads
to distraction Scarcely has young
girl LAID down her Readings, than
she becomes a subscriber to some trash
of library, and the hours which, the
country, or in land where education
is unknown, they would employ in
jumping about in the open air are now
consumed with intensity OF tho't upon
the maudIin miseries OF some hapless
heroine of romance, the abortion OF u
diseased brain. Her 'inlitatiUeness,
as Spurzheim would phrenologlcally
observe, becomes developed, and she
fixes on her favorts heroine, whom
she apes in every thing--sighing for
her sorrow, and moaning to be as mis
cradle. she fixes Immediately OF some
figure of d handsome Edwin or Ed
gar, or Ethelbert-which she thinks
will harmonize with the horrors of the
picture, and she then enjoys her tears
and her tortures 10 her hearts satIsiac-
ton. Langour, in action, late hours.
late rising, and incessant signing de-
range het digestion-~paleness, loss OF
appetite, and general debility follow
the cause continues, the effects increase
and hectic fever puts an eud to the ro-
nance. We have known young |
IRISH lady who read herself into this 81
iuation She was at the age ofthirteen,
as lively, as healthy, and as fine pro
mise OF womanhood as that country e
yer produced. When the Leadenhali-
street troop of romances crossed her
way, an officer of a very different sort
Of troop became her hero! She would
sit in her bower 0he second floor
window and gaze-and ga2e--and
gaze upon his stead, his helmet, and
its streaming black haired crest, as he
passed to mount guard, until she SOB
bed aloud in ecstacy of melancholy
she' ;ver spoke TO this Knight, nor
did she even seek to have an acquain-
tance--lest, perhaps ii formal proposal,
a good leg Of mutton dinner, and all
the realities of domestic happiness
might dissipate the sweet romantic mis-
cry she SO much delighted in. A year
passed oversize pined in thot and
with a green and yellow melancholy
entered aconvent (forthat is the climax
of romance,) where she died in a few
months!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
Value of the Bible.
Fo Read-R.fect.-and R,solre

-" ReGd-Rsfect--Glld Rcs0tUe.
What an invaluable treasure is the
sacred volume; and loudly are we call
ed as individuals to q frequent and stu
dlous perusai of it. If God has reveal
Jed in that volume all those truths,
which il IS necessary we should know
and feel, and love, and obey, IN order
to our attainment of eternal life how
guilty is the ngratiude with which ma
ny receive this peculiar token of divine
benignity---the presumptious indlf1e-
renee, with which they cast away the
inestImable prize thus put into their
hands to get wisdom! How many are
these, who either neglect their bibles
altogether, or bot occasionally and care
lessly turn over the sacred pages, to
crafty an idle curi0sity-or TO pacify
an accusing c0nscience-or to wear a,
way the tedious hour of holy time.
How little is generally known Of the
contents of book, compared with
which, all the productions of human
learning and ingenuity are "less than
nothing and vanity" A book which
unfolds the scenes of all futurily-pro.
poses terms of reconciliation between
man and his Maker; and directs every
honest enquirer in the safe and sure path
to glory, honor and Immortality Here
are precepts of intallible correctness
and universal application. Here is in
telligence not only from distant isles
and continents, but from distant worlds
most interesting in its nature and most
unquestionable in its authority. Here
are discoveries, which no geographical
researches, or astronomical observa
tons have ever equalled-- Here is a
Geographic portraiture, of which alone
the subject is taullless. the resemblance
complete, and the hues unlading -
Here is history which carries US back
beyond the first period of measured
duration; records not only events but
their causes, not only actions Int their
motives; and makes us acquainted not
only with facts, but with their most
important relations, of their endless
results. Here is poetry, in al! its beau
", sublimity and pathos.-unIndcbted
to the pigments of a sporiive fancy
The tumult of unhaIloWed passion-or
the shadowy forms OF superstitious
mythology. Yet this book lies uno
pened, while The triiling news of the
day, or the stli! lighter Actions of 70.
nance are eagerly caught and dlligeut
y circulated, peiuse1 and re pcru>ed!
Surely the Indignation Of,he Mos1High
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Nov 10

Oct 81
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
POETRY.
on rHE pEATn OF LORD BYRoN.

o.
Hush'd, and forever, is thy lyrel
All its high tones have died awayi
Sunk is thy soul inspiring fire,
Quenched in thy sad decay!
Nythered the wreath that bound thy brow,
The laurels thou hast nobiy worn;
The cypress waves above thee now'
The dark yews near thee mourn.
From thv great soul no burning beam
FATS. dazzling as it erst had done,
In high.wrought poesy's exciting gieam--
Set is thy brilliant SUM
Thy spirit breathes TO earth no sound'
Where its deep magic charm'd beforei
VainN the mouyner lists around,
Thy strains awake no more.
All, mighty bard, avails il now,
Now that thy few short years are gone,
That esrth's applause shone round Thy brow,
Which graces dwelt uponi
That thousands idolzed thy clay,
I.ov'd thy majestic pomp OF song
When thou thus early borne away,
Art laid the tombs among
filthy proud Tyre had lent its power
To AID the guilty andproiane,
How bitter was the parting hour,
Thy life how worse than va'hf
To sweep an angels harp was th'nei
o hadst thou sung Religions praise
Had Virtue own'd thy strains divine,
In Heaven d dweit thy lays.
But thou ddst tune thy chords for earthi
Earth may return its paItry need
A name-a stone to tell Thy worth,
Bazon thy every deed;
Poor earth has nothing more TO give,
To honor her iov'd poets shade
These cannot long the bard outlive,
These too, like him, must fade.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
JAMES BEGGS.

Josiah Flagg,
Bernard Ksphart,
Harrison Itdite,
HIM. kroesen,
Conrad Hog mire.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
JACKSON MD WELLINGTON.


There are some traits in human ma
ture which marks the character Of man
more thoroughly than could the most
ingenious analysis, or elaborate Eulo-
GUM, Such, for example, was the
reply Of Napoleon to the directory, af-
ter his return from his splendid cam.
paigns in Italy aud Germany They
had voted him trlumphai arch. Leave
that, said he, TO posterity; my conduct
and motives will then be more Justly
appreciated Bot come nearer home
the following anecdotes will illustrate,
in great degree, the character oftwo
men who occupy large space in the
worlds eye. One is of Gen Jackson,
and occurred during his campaign a.
gainst the Greek lndlans--it is taken
from Eaton's History. The other is
of Lord Wellington and is related by
soldier Of the 71st regiment, during
the war in Spain
LOOK ON THIS PICTURE
A soldier one morning, with a wo
begone countenance, approached the
general, stating that he was nearly
starved; that he had nothing to eat, and
could not immagin what he should do.
He was the more encouraged 10 com
plain, by perceiving that the General,
who had seated himself at the root of a
tree, waiting the coming up of the rear
of the army, was busily engaged in ca
ting something, The poor fellow
was impressed with the belief, from
what he saw, that want only attached
to the soldiers;and that the officers par
ticularly, the general, were literally
and well supplied. He accordingly
approached him with great confidence
of being relieved, jackson told him,
that it bad always been q rule with
him never to turn away hungry man,
when it was in his power to relieve
him. will most cheeriully, said he,
divide with you what have; and put
ting bis hand to his pocket drew forth
fear Gcorns, from which he had been
teasting, adding it was the best and on
ly fair he had. The soldier seemed
much surprised, and forthwith circu-
lated among his comrades that the
General was subsisting upon acorns,
and that they ought hence, no more to
complain From the circumstance,
was dirived the story heretofore pub
lished to the world, that Jackson, a.
boutthe period of his greatest suffering,
and with view TO inspirit them, had
invited his officers TO dine with him,
and presented for their repasts water
& tray ofacorns."
NOW ON THIS,
81 at this time got TO post, being
for fatigue, with four others. We were
sent to break biscuit, and make a mess
for Lord WelliPgton's hounds. |
was very hungry and thought it a good
job at the time, as we got our own fill
while we broke the biscuit; thing |
had not got for some days. When
thus engaged, the Prodigal Son was
never once out Of my mind, and |
sighed, as fed the dogs, over my
humble situation and my ruined hopes.'
What a contrast is here presented
to the feeling and rejecting midland
how much does the gallant jackson
gain IN the comparison with he coro
mated Wellington it is "Hy perion 10
ia slalyr-"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
TIE SLAVE PREACHER

A letter from member ofihe s. y Of Friends
at Philadelphia, published in ne (l4ondUnl
Christian Observer, relates tne following a.
necdote.-
"A little anecdote which | lately
heard and which IS closely connected
with the subject of my letter may pro
baby lnteres. thee: A pious and w0r
toy Episcopalean clergyman vino now
fills the Office of bishop for two do
cesses in this country, was in early life !,
youth OF dissipaied and immoral cha
racter Having an estate, and living
IN luxury and idleness, be gave way
to leyity Of disposition which pFomp.
ted him to rIdicule sacred things. DIN.
ing one evening with party Of gen.
tlemen, they sat late drinking wine
aud smoking segars. and, with view
of promoting merriment, he sent for
Que oGhis slaves, who was a pious
preacher among the Methodists, and
ordered him TO preach a sermon for
the company. The good man hesIta
ted TO obey; bot after time Of silence
on his part, he at last began to address
them. But, instead of the Inirth which
they anticipated from the ignorance
and simplicity of the poor man, the
zeal and fervor of his discourse produ
ced contrary effect. Instead of rails
ing the loud and vacant laugh, in
tad OF promoting their imPious
reveiry, the soIemnty Of the truths
which he delivered sank deeply into
the hearts OF some Of the compa
ny, and through the divine blessing,
carried conviction to the mind of his
master, who from that time, be
came of serious character, took
upon bin the clerical office from
an apprehension of duty, and continues
an ornament to his profession"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
Anecdote Of William Rufus.

diteCIott " ~ tUttH IGuI tbS.
Two monks applied &to William
Rufus, King of England, to purchase
an abbot's place; and they both strove
to outyic each other 10 the largeness OF
their offers. A third monk, as it hap
pened, was present; who. pre-: cav
ing a strict silence, the King said
to him as if TO encourage the best bid
der-'And what wilt thou give iol
the placer Not a penny answered
ne; for it is against my conscience
On which RUFUS replied, Then thou
Of the three. best deservest the prefer
ence, and thou shalt have it, Ch.
circumstance is the remarkable as tbi,
King was not over aud above tender
in other sacred points.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16

may we'll be aroused when he sees
such trifles preferred before him
when he hears his rational and immor
tai creatures so distinctly saying to him
by their conduci, Depart from u.s. we
desire not the knowledge OF thy ways"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16
DIR W. JlUDNlNSa
PATENT
&Speeifie Gtutmeuf
Prepared By C. HERSTONS,
Near Eredcrick .Inun MD
Near Frederick Town, (Md.)

Near Frederick Town, (,Id)
CONCERNED with the patentee for supply.
~ ing the Western Shore of Maryland. CT.
ties OF Washington and Georgetown, York,
Franklin and Adams counties, Pa to whom
applications for supplying the places mention-
ed are TO be made-and sold by bis appointment
by S. Sweetzer and II. Little, Druggists. Balt.-
more-Wm. Fischer, Druggist. Frederick town
WIN. Gunton Druggist, Washington city
John Little, Druggist. Georgetown--J. Hughes.
Druggist, Annapolis-Mr Gobright, Druggist,
Hanoyer-Fahnestock & Co. Druggists, Cham
bersburg- S. Leitner Druggist, York--Dr.
Grobp, Druggist, Taney.town.
The above Ointment is offered to the public
as a safe ard certain remedy for those obstinate
diseases, some OF which have so long baffied the
skill OF medical sciences
LIST White Swelrngs of every description.
"a Sore Legs and Ulcers of long standing.
81 Schirrus or Glanduar Tumors, particu-
larry those hardened juniors in women's breasts
Which ottenumes terminate in liberated can
GERS.
4th Felons, or what some people know by
the name OF Cstarrhs. of every description.
ON Rhumatic pains Of the Joints
OH Sprans and Bruises of every descrp.
uoh or IN whatever part situate.
7th letters of all kinds--in this complaint.
nc P"ueH' III applying The ointment, must
keep the part out Of W. ter
oth. Chhoains or parts affected by frost.
IL is also one OF the best remedies for Burnx
ana sealds-lt eases the pam and draws the
hre out IN a short time
For iniiamed women's breasts and Glandular
sweIlngs, II IS superior to any medicine We
known to the medical faculty. 1t is much safe
than mercural applications Gas it does not con
tam the sTa=fes ato.a of any preparation Of that
mlnerai,) because 1t does not lay the patien
liable to INJURY from exposure to cold.
This ointment has cured sores of MANY wears
standing where it is impossible or impruaept
70 heal the external sore, in consequence of the
boxes becoming carious or rotten, it will stop
lhesprogress OF the carries, increase the quantity
Of the discharge, remove the offensive smell
and ease the pain
1t cures the worst Felons or Whitows on an =
application OF IS hours
kheumatsmS which have stood so long as tr-
become systematic disorder require medicine
y be taken inwardly to remove them entrelyt
bar N most cummon cases, by applying dis
ointment externally. as directed, it val give
relief. And even in old people, whose pans
nave been OF longer standing, It viii oitea ease
he pain.
For burns and scalds it exceeds any thing
perhaps that has ever yet been tried
Sold by appointment by
ADAM YoUNe, Aariin>J mg
SPkENGER & koSTEa.
Shla'.s lasu,
aUBPHREyS s NFYES,
60. ss-IeE1
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THE DOUBTFUL FRANK

Some Tune ago mcmber OF Far
lament, well known in the conyivial
circles, applied to the Postoifice TO
know why some of his franks had been
charged. The answer was, owe did
not believe them to be yours, the hand
writing is not the same" "Why,
there is little difference, | grant, bu t
the real truth is, had made rather
free with the bottle when | wrote
thcm!' "Then, Sir, will you be so
good in future as to write drunk,
when you frank in tnat state"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16

During the reign of Cromwell, a
clergyman during his service took
occasion topray, that the King & Par,
lament might hang together in peace
and concord A sailor present jump
ed up and exclaimed, that's right;
only hang them, / don't care by what
cord it is.'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-28

New Hardware & Fancy Store
Corner of KING and 81. .Asaph Streets.
JOHN C.. MANDELL
- ESPECTFULLY informs bis friends
N and the public in general, that be
ba. commenced the
Hardware E. Fancy Business,
At the corner of King 4. St. Asapb streets,
where he has Just opened, and offers tor
sale, on the most reasonable terms, very
handsome assortment OF Hardware, Cutie'
~. and Fancy Goods, selected and pur-
chased for cash, viz:
Iron rim, stock. pad, cupboard and side
board locks
Hinges aud screws, latches and bolts
Carpenters aud shoemakers' tools
Shoe thread, Allerton's anvil blades and
tscks
Boot webbing, Japaned tea trays walters
Bread trays, dressing-cases, brass candle
sticks
Bell metal kettles, timed iron tea kettles
Saucepans, plated casters, candlesticks
Shutters and trays, morocco pocket DOCKS
Needle books, Brlttania coffee and tea-potss
Ivory, buck, tip, and forbuck knives ana
forks
Desert knives and forks
Best silver eyed needles
Gold and silver epauIets
Gold and silver thread and lace
Swords and pocket pistols, p WIDER TASKS
Whips and spurs, shaving boxes, brushes
and soap
Emerson's elastic razor strops
Silver spectacles and thimbles
Silver pencil cases
Cloth, table. hair, tooth and shaving
brushes
Brass and wire tenders, shovels q tong's,
Audirons, Japanned spittoons, canoie>
sticks
Lamps and cheese trays
Gilt mantle pier andlooking glasses
Mahogany and curled maple do.
Opera glasses, commode and glass Ioos
Claw castors and table hinges
Waldron's grain and grass scy'hes
Tortoise she'll tuck and side combs
Ivory and dressing do.
Morocco. silk and Torpershe reticuiss
Wellington cravats i l1Tss'
Rogers's penknives, wedding ana nl'ihP
And uariolts other Artictts,
all of which will be sold low tor cash
april1S
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Indian Queen Tarern.

-. a0e conyeniences Of this house as ia.
M. a' are such, TO render any detail OF
n 'a y, unnecessary; being situated on King
~ %aeis all travellers most usually putup.
,.a NV honse and stables are in the best
,sp, a.' a6d ready Tor the reception OF a
ls, 'us, Possession will be given on the
,ui,, aSl March next, and the rent will be
;nn u'e 10 the state otthe times. Apply TO
Sses CATHARINE McREA.
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signalised our free eitizens, and raised
the character of this Republic. To
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their undertaking review with candour
the various theories which may appear,
and test their truth by the rules OF
practice.
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RanaW ay

LNROM the subscriber, JAMES HAY
L. Man, an indebted apprentice 10 thu
tobaconist business; about Ia ye-rs OF age,
fair complexioH and slender make HAD
ON when he went sway, blue nankeen
roundabout and pan!aloons. v hoover will
return said boy or secure him in jail SO that
get him again, shall be suitably reward,,
ed. Any person harboring said boy VIII
be prosecuted according TO law.
aug ii SlLAS REED,
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For Freight,

MAJ. The brig JUBILEE. Captain
&GSnow. burthen about 900 bbls' she
!, an exeellent vessel aud will be ready to
'oaa Ia lew days.
-, JOHN II. LADD s. co.
mo adye for sale on board sasd OesssI.
% " Saco boards Of good quality.
aly 81
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For Rotterdam,

M The good ship GOVERNOR
,STONG, Daniel CONN, master,
SufAsn 400 hhds. Maryland tobacco,
,nfte iourths Of which ars ready to go on
'0afd; tor freight OF the residue apply to
July Is j. a, LADO d CO
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,
IN The very fast sailing ship ELIZA
. land ABBY, VIM. Seabury. master,
a new vessel Of 1000 barrels or 800 bids.
can be ready for loading at short notice.
Apply to A. G.. CAZENOVE & Go.
,'ao haus landing from sa'd shiP, at Ir'o'n's
tuharf, this day,
10 bags prime green coffee
50 hbds & tierces retailing molasses
d from sloop Com. Perry.
40 bbls. N. E RUN
IL do Eo6eld gin
SO DO Whites
B cases ssttinetts
80 bales brown and bleached cotton
cases Wilmington stripes
aug
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Du Points GunpOwder,

Du Points Gunpowder,
SUPERIOR Sporting & all other kinds,
~ for sale by the subscribers.
EAGLE GUNPowDER, in Canisters, tor
Sporting
Du Points Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported. The differ.
ent kinds of Eagle Powder are all of the
same quality, being manufactured by the
same process and of materials OF equal pu-
rity--they differ only in the size of the
grain,
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made of
two sizes, the largest grain being designat-
ed by red label with one star, and the
finest grain by blue label with two stars.
Some of the Powder with the red label
and one star is occasionally put up in
pound papers to suit purchasers.
There are also kinds OF super6ne Ea-
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting, one OF the size OF
musket powde marked with the words
Duck Shooting and the other as large as
cannon powder, marked Sea Shooting.
Also, Gunpowder in kegs, warranted OF
the very first quality; of the following
kinds Fl glazed. FF glazed, FFF glazed,
F rough, FF rough, FFF rough.
A. c. CAZENOVE s. Co.
Alexandria JUne I If
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For Amsterdam,

,M The new coppered brig DRO-
M& MO, Henry Parsons, master; yes
sci Of the first class; will commence
loading Immediately and sail early in Sep,
tsmber. so hhds. of tobacco or other
goods viii be taken on freight. Apply to
aug 96 WIN FO~LE & Co.