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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-02-03
HE NATIVE HOME.
From" scenes and Sketches IF a >oIdier's Life d,
iycinld

From" scenes and Sketches IF a Soidiers Life d,
irci4d
-" | was aroused from one Of mcmory's sweet
est dreams, by the distant sound Of bells they
were those OF my native city; had often hcari
them at the same hour, they spoke of wo dcvu-
fion. and joy, and scenes long gone by In this
soitcncd state of feeling entered the town amt
needless of the throug hurried on to The home
of MY parcnts--reaching the housc-thrrw my
self into their arms, and the first tumuIt of fee!
ing over, sat at tie fire side, with my fathcv
on the one side. and my mother on the other.
gazing afftctionatciy upon nc, while talked o.
all had seen
g Being tired after my journey, MY mother
suggested the proprlctr Of my gong to rest. and
the tender hand that had often smogthed my Ii
low again performed that office could not
help comparing my situation with the night,
that I had lain exposed to the storm. with the
cold earth for my bed and felt a lively impulse
Of gratitude (voTl Thousand praycrs) TO the
Divine Being. Who had watched over and pro
tcctcd me through every danger, and brought
me III AffNl tft n ~ NY l''iIit anu idfFHtN-
"While my mind was occupied with thcsf
reflections, ny mother again entered my cham
Der to see if wanted any thing. :" Are yo,
asleep, James? My eyes were shut, and did
not rcply She stood over me with light it,
her hand, gazing on my weather beaten c1untc
nance. e" My poor wandercr," She calculated.
E" what must you have endnrcd since saw YOU,
danger and death have surrounded YOU, fatigue
and hungcr attendc! ypnr steps; hut vet YOU
have been kindly dealt with, theoretically prcscrv
cA return thee thanks, thou Almighty Givcr
of every good. for thy bountcous mercy to my
poorboy-O guide hirs to thyscll!' She stopped
to kiss my lorthead-hcr warm tear fell upon
my face my emotions became too strong iol
conceament and afraid that h. had disturbed
my sleep, She softly Left t!sa lop#
Those who have ie!t time ..r toms orah
versity. ami thcy,.1earr& t,.u'~-,~. /" aothc.
viii appreciate my f:oi'oa
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-02-03
EzxE GARLAND.
sATuRD ENING, FEBRU AIRY 5, 1897

Of the "LADIEs' GARLANp." \ suitable occasion
is therefore presented to the e,or to express his
sense Of the kind and friendly feelings with which
lis efforts have been received III commencing
the work, he made no preten5lons to the possession
of that species Of talent necessary to render it inter
estng and popular his object principally was TO re-
cord IN suitable form for preservation, the many
rich flowers OF literature which We're every dav
thrown before the reading public in the newspapers.
These flowers deserved something more than the
ephcmeral existence to which they seemed destined
II not expected that he would be able to spread
before his readers much original matter, and he
therefore made no promises on that score. lie en-
tered upon his duties With the hope Of exciting an
increased love of literature among the females of
the country, and that his efforts have not been uua.
vaillng, bis subscription list will amply attest, From
every section Of tho Union, the GAnLA>D las been
sought for, and in every state of our extens We Re-
public It's humble pages have been peruscG. lthas<
not been, was 1t expected to be, souroedf
profit to the publisher. At tie time it com
menced, there was only one paper of the kind in
the United States now there are six or eight ma
ny of them published in cities where the best lite
rayy talents Of the country can be procured 1t
was at one time contemplated to change the place
of publication of the Garland to such scene, but
such purpose is for the present deferred, other en-
gagements preventing the Realization Of az object
so desirable.
The work will, therefore, be prosecuted another
year, upon its original plan and TERMS with the view
of presenting four untorm volumes for binding.
either sngly or in pairs. The It'll volume Will not
be commenced until the early part of .\pril, the
interval between this time and that beng necessary
for the arrangement and settlement of accounts of
long standing, which is desirable to close entirely
The maul respectable subscribers which We have
lately received, urge strongly to proceed with
the work that do not feel at liberty to pause
very long Hereafter, we may enlarge and i'm
prove it agrecably t" our wishes At present, we
must be content with the appreciation of our pa
irons, and make prov sion for future improve
mcnt, such as cannot fail to give them satisfaction.
To those who have been patrons in reality, We
owe our gratitude and respect, and to those WHO
have been needless Of our toll and Slow to reward
it, vii only hint the pro?1iety Of following a
good example
Among the late testimonials in favor Of our little
work, We Will add the following extract Of letter
from l''l} IN Hatord county, Mary land
distributing been rt adler OF YOUR Invaluable
paper Che LADIES' GaIlandl several wears ago, am
disposed TO become subscriber as well for my
own sanscmcn IS 70 gratity the iadicsin this neigh
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-02-03

Fja4atro- for pleasure, there is little in this
Of doing our duty end of dong good am sure
,here i none lhat : comparable TO it
Friendship Plato i. s-''l had rather have one
good friend 'bAn ali ;hc delights and treasures q
Darirs and Cicero, That neither water, fire, nor
the air We breathe are more necessary to u, th.n
iriendshp." The writings of FULLY are full of OK
prer~'ons 70 the same purpose. Zenophon pro
nounc,l Of is affection, g that it was above tile
reach of the highest endowment" Bias sad that
man had secured the greatest good Of Efe Who had
chosen WORTHY friend" zcno being asked What
friend answered che is anorheeI''
Quarrel~ a. NJ h~t ing wnca Il fault is but
- one SIDE NV. H2cd: 1lcutNs I'7,tr..
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
TOUCH OF THE SUBLIME.
Speech ofthe IRISH Barrisfer in M. Nd
fhpn's limit al inns

WeUS IHD'Mt tons.
"Gentlemep, | gaze upsa YOU as the
children of terminated nature breathing
the divine breezes of the odoriierous
heavens that surrounded The coastelIa-
tions! We are not like the cold blooded
regicides that overran revolutionary and
revclutionized France, withtbe region
like blasts of tempe stuous whirlwinds,
nor the fire engendered bands that
threw the SHOWS of Russia into thaw,
and leveled Moscow in the impercepia-
bic ruin that must anaigamate the won
der stricken senses of admiring nations
from Constantinople to the Peak of
Tenerihe! l cannot indulge in high
flown lucubrations, when am speaking
to men who know all the glorious reful-
gencies OF undescribed humanity in a
more classical and legislative capacity
than any that ever graced the Modes,
the Persians, the Scandinavians, or the
Phenicians; therefore will, with mo
desiy, confine myself to this glorious
consumation, that every natural gene
| ration should live without aggrayation,
under ever deprivation, and never suffer
themselves to be annihila,ed by tue
simultaneous, obnoxious, deteriorating,
| and abominable combination OF incen-
diaries, who accumulate but to separate
ami degenerate those who should never
be inanimate Bravo And, mycoun-
trymeh, hear me, and don't be blind!
Ii could mount the winged horse Pc
gasus, | would fly over mount Helican,
aud travel the land of Egypt, to eman-
cipate and elucidate all that can rever-
berate to substantate the cancellation
OF all that puts you at presentin a con
sternation.
The Albany. Daily Advertiser con-
tains table, showing the increase oi
canal trade at Albany, between ls24 and
1876.
In 1924 cleared 1857 tons merchan,
die. Arrived and departed, 5,S7a boats
Amount 1T toll collected. 667, 25i.
| In 1896, cleared, 1885 tons mer
chandize, Arriyed aud departed, 1885
| boats. Amount oitoll collected, $40, All
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE --1be sub.
i 4 scr,ber wishes to sell he House and Lot
he at present occupies in The town Of Martins.
burg. situate on the North side of King street
adjoining the Pres 9yt erisn Church. The pro
perry consists OF half hot well enclosed, q
convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen, with
a roomy Cellar ard ali necessary out buildings
in good-repar. The garden is good one with
variety of choice fruit trees, and water very
convenient As a private residence, or tor an
Industrious mechanic, there are few situations
IN IRE town more eligible To one disposed to
purchase. The terms will be moderate
Feb ST JAMES LANDERXtN.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

GADDIINC BUSINEsS.-Thc subscriber
~ respectfully informs the ciisens Of Be,kr.
ley county. and the public generally, that hr
has located himself in buckles. town Of Darks.
vile. whert: he purposes carrying on he SID
DING BJsSi.a1S3 w rs yariaus Srsnci,rs
Isis shsp is Nv the house belonging 20 MIR. Wi
ham isoak, few doors North oi Mr. Joseph
Roberts Tavern. Having on hand excellent
asserials. and intending 70 keep good sofk
men, he viii warrant that hls wurs saaiI oe ni
the hrst order. He solicits share OF pubic
patronage, and asks i 40 longer than h1 nsy
merit Il. JuSEPh sliii.Eh.
Hackles-town, Feb %. 1T
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
BOSTON. Feb. 6.

Tmer'ean WooI.-Yesterday were re-
ce'ved IN tins city, in a long train OF
s'eils, about 10000 lbs. of Wool, con-
signed to Messrs, Livermore s. Dunn.
ms wool is from Sheep kept in the
town OF ofryille, Yernon.-where re, it Is
estimated 100000 lbs. of Wool were
s0eAred last year--ana where, we are
,'la' there are individuals who kee
itom ooo 10 5000 sheep.-PaAadiam.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
IS DO.L4liS REWARD.

"a Il NilG laelr etnpe,nent from The snbscribce..
Avk ~ Alaffnarie connsy q miles from Rock
F,si, Gap, two MIG 40 BpYS, one by the name
of LEWIS, or LEV. and the other GEORGE
LEWls--l.EW. iSser, black. aud when spok-
e. 10 has sdeNn cpunteaanee, snd cross eyed
a lttlc. about hive ieet tour or SIS inches hrssh.
AID square shoulders. about 20 or @ wears az
egei tbOlttsE has a lolerahle good counten-
ance, hsady, artiyr. smart boy. about the
same heieat. he,eetn 70 and 10 Years 81 age.
both clu'hedia white linses. will pay 81, g.
hove rsvarsii i tasenup IN he state. and ioig-
ed u any ia'i. so ,I,at get hem again, ana our
d. the state, double.
Feb 21-St IpHv WHILE.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
Martinsburg. Feb 15.-ti.
1JAlso very COED GIG for sale.

IL ousE AND LOT FOR isEN1.--'rhe sub
scriber, Administrators OF tie estate Of
William d. Miller. decreased. will rent, Tor the
term Of one year from the Isl day Of April next.
Dwelling House, Biscksaitb Shop. &c. and
about fourteen acres OF good farming lard, 81
tuate near the Quaker Meeting teusc. in Rer-
kelley cdunty. Tnls is a most excellent stand
tor Blseksnith-,he renter will be required
10 give bond and security Tor the rent. for
further particulars and terms, apply to tho
subscriber, living near shephtt DIS town.
MICHAEL HENsEL.
Feb fS-ff
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

EeUBLsC SALt. Will be sold by pubic
Il auction, on Friday the 10Th March. atihe
present residence n the Subscriber. rear 1'us.
carora Meeting House, The following proper.
ty, 80 at, Six excellent Beds, Bedsteads and
BEDDING, Tables. Chairs, Case ct Drawers,
Corner Cupboard. Clock, ore ten plate Stove
and Pipe; LOO lbs. OF pfime Bacon. a qaan'i-
lyof Apple Butter in Crooks, two barrels Vi
negar; together with number OF other arti-
cies, not necessary 20 paTtc,arlze Mint
months credit will be gwen for all sums over
three dollars, The purchaser giving bond With
approycd security; unCcr that sum cash. Sale
| 70 commence early in the day,
JOHN WALTER.
Tsb. %.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

"A y Anayers'ry Meeting n he Berkrley
a Cp'uiy Auxiliary Colonization Society.
s,li be hehl a, the Court House in siarfins-
burg, on Thnlsdsy the 22d INST a, o'clock.
7 NJ. when u 's expected the objects OF tho
Society Will be stated and explainesl.
he attendance d members and 81 all othcr
persons friendly to The institution, il respeet-
iuliy invited. February rs.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

DuBLlC ,ALE.--~Wili De sold by Public
4 Auction, at the late residence of tspREw
PAuLt. deceased. on Tuhsses' branch, on
FRIDAY, The 2d day OF March next. the follow
ing property belonging to said deed. consist
ing Of Horses. Cows, Hogs and sheep; Farm.
inb Implements Of all kinds; Household and
Kitchen Furniture. such as Beds. Bedding, &C.
Terms made known on the day Of sale. Sale
to commence early in the day.
Pen Ii. ROBERT pAULL. y9d,,.fr.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

The Lady Of the Lake.'~-This little
barque, so well known upon the lake
during the late var, has met a most dis
astrous fate She left Niagara in gale
on the 18th Of December, for Oswego,
aud has not since been heard of. The
Rochester Telegraph says there is nc
longer reason to hope for her safety.
All on board must have persisted. The
passengers were lady from Oswego
her two children, sister and father. The
crew consisted of Captain John Rogers
and three bands
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
-. COHEN, Jr. & BROTHERS,

GrCOHEN's "Ga.este 6 L0tiery Register. !"
vii. be puhiishsd Immediately alter lie craving
OF each Lottery. aid w'al Eenss'n we ofhcaAs
List al tue prizes--it viii he torwe'ssFd crate.
To al who purehace Their tickets = IDliENe
OFFICE snd @iio signify their visa 70 1858
Il. Bs.lnnere, tes. q, 1877.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
GA ARDEN S83Dso

fgsiit snoscs,oeg wpnid respectfully inform
\ the pabi,c ;bet IL. his ipst received SIP.
ply OF fresh c ARDEN 81 ELS, which he
IS authorised 10 eter As irtss apG pare, ccns'l.
cradle pains fave Deea taken in their selection
among ah,ch are The following;
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
OUGll&M0S

Lottery g Exchange oEee, 20. ii4, .'sdrSs'
Street, Baiiimorei
Where both the great capital prizes OF ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS were
obtained in the late Grand Stale Lotteries and
where he HIGHEST CAPITAL oi zOsOO0 Dol
fairs in the last Grand State Lottery was. as usti
al, paid in Cash the ms ment II was presented;
and where more Capital Prizes have been OBJ
taiaed than al any other office in America.
C~TOrders irom any part OF the United States,
either by mail (post 2ald) or private convey
ance, enclosing the Cash or Prize Tickets IN
any OF the Lotteries. will meet the same prompt
and puactual attention as il on personal apph-
cation.
.2dlress -
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

AIOTiCi.--Aii persons lnsleb'ed l., he Is.
~ tate OF the late JosE,sa Rebassa's, deed
IRE desired to discharge the san,e. Immediately,
aod those having claims on sad dscesse,l, sse
requested 20 preseut them ploper!y aa'heatl.
Gated tos ss8irnan.
ALEX ANnE2 ROBINSON, .7dw'r.
lseA 81 -
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
Faow rnE LYacuBURe VIRor~rAN.
'filE HOUSE THAT CLAY BulLf,"

A PARODY.
We are indebted tor he following humorous
parody tos gem einan from Richmond, ~ which
ciy i vas pretty freely circulated AZ insnn-
script. h was ~Iqi,en by q member OF the Nlr
gins legislature The paieatle h'fs il contains
win no doubt auuse oar readers
.9'lams. This is the house that Clay built.
Uebsfer.-This is the man as Sly as mouse that
gilded the house that Clay built.
Congress This is the clan. that followed the
man, as sly as mouse thai gilded the house
that Chs. built.
Cabinet These arr the rats that pulled Oh their
hats. and joined the cian lhsi followed the
man s,y as 4 mouse that giiied the house
that Cha, bunlt,
Rodrlote, THIS is the eat that worried tie rats
that pulled OIL their hats and joined The clan
that folawed the man as sly as a mouse that
eided The house that Cay bait
mo 9's Ter --ihis IS the dog that Killed the cat
that worried the rats that pulled Oft their mats
and joined the elan that followed the man Us
sly as a mouse that gilded tie house that Clay
built
Dr.. Cc1ump This - the man who wrote let.
ter, when he couldn't do better TO bring to
he without, any strife the old foE Cat that
worried tue rats that pal.rd OIL their aa,s and
joine, the clan thai followed the man as sly
as mouse tina, lived IN the house that Clay
built.
Thos. fitehie--This is the man vim stated 50
plump that DIR. Crump, IN knowirg his tate,
had saved the sae, ~ wfi.lpga letter when
he couldn't do better, TO hring 70 bf wIthout
any strife, the Old Tom CAT that Worried he
rats that pulled oti their hats and yinea TIE
clan that followed the man as sly as mouse
that guided The house that Clay butt.
dPWe are authorized TO announce Major
JOHN PET Err. as Candidate TO represent
berkeley, jefferson, Hampshire, Hardy and
Morgan IN the next Congress OF The United
States.
Drive are authorized to announce VILLA
ARMS RONG, Esq. as a Candidate 10 repre-
sent Berkeley, Jefferson, Hampshire, Hardy
and Morgan ia The next Congress ofthe United
States.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

The British minister for foreign af-
fairs has sent 10 the consul at Gibraltar
orders that British and Ion,an merchants
ard captains shall abstain scrupu;ously,
not only from encouraging but from any
way permitting, conuiving al tue embar-
cation of Turkish property on board
British vessels, or being privy to the
furnishing such vessels with simulated
papers, in order TO cover the property
from Greek cruizers.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
"A CARD

Doct Jumss c. ~. Nodentousch,
II ANiNs tvmused ON cerrssts-,own 10
the residence Of his father, IS ready 10
= tend to the Gals Of those who Require the sid
OF h 5 pref ssionI $ ry,cts Fe -
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

ALUABLE PROPERTY fOIs SALE he
subscriber WISHES 10 sell HAT valuable
property he at present occupies in the Town OF
Maiinsburg. situate on King street and the
Public square, opposite the s<slobe Tavern -
This property consists OF NOR than full Lot,
with large Brick and Stone Dwelling House,
also one Frame House, very large Stone Sta~
bic. with every necessary out buiid,ngs-it ID
considered the most valuable IN the place
POSSESSION may be had on the frs, day OF April
next For terms, sppl, 10
THOMAS G. SMITH. i
Martinsburg. Feb l5.--tf.
ni, \ Iso a yerN good GIG, for sale
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

.alabama, On Wednesday, January
10th, 1927. the Senate passed unanim
onsly the following resolution which
was introduced BY Mr. Crabb.
Resolved, by the Senate Of the State
Of Alabama, That they believe Gene.
raj Andrew Jackson TO be an Intelligent
citizen-an honest mana genuine re-
publican, pure aud incorruptible states
man; and that the decided wish of a
large majoeity of the people Of Ala
bama is that he may al the next Presi-
dental election be fairly aud constitu
tionally elevated to the highest office in
the gift of our country.
A resolution embracing The same Oh
ject passed the House OF Representa-
t,ves with only ten dissenting voices.
lila Sentinel.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

BINGHAM, Feb. 2--.NGcEerel Since the
year 1915, there has been the astonishing nun.
Der of one hundred and fftgnine thousand screen
hupdred and thirty .fUe barrels of mackere pack.
ed IN this town. The year 1917 is noe Included
IN the estimate-tb number OF barrels packed
that year not being known. These msckerel
were all sorted into Nos. /. 2, and sand the
same Nos. are usually carried to the same mar
kets each year. Nos. are principally taken
to Philadelphia-2, to the Southern states, and
) to the West India islands The aggregate
weight of the l59,735 barrels, (alowing 500
lbs. to the barrel,) amounts to the great num
Der ofJS'fy seren nitfoa nine hundred and f1rea-
fy thousand, fire hundred pounds! Consuming
serenity nine thousand, etsht hundred aud ssrtg-
seven bushels of salt, givirg to each barrel half
nusheL as the law requires
There are about forty sail of vessels owned
IN thls place, chiefly employed in tins business;
and their trips are from one to six weeks, as
the weather aud their fortunes may be The
vessels average from SIX to ten hands each
The following table will show the number ot
sail, and the amount OF barrels packed each
wear.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22

4 Lielif 1Ssg Ns~ Hsgos. IN complete
4 A order, with painted hnen cover, for s.l1
~ u. rAPSCJrr & Co.
Shevhe,ds town. Feb. %.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
FRESH GLOVER SEED,
The growth Of 1896, for sale.
JAS Y. RsnDIE & SMITH.
Martinsbtrg. rah. rs

-
DubLiG SAi.-.--rhc undersigned, ssmsu
is'ra ors 81 tpe estate OF jams Buass. sen.
decd. viii espase IT Public .fgcftsn, on Med
nesdav, tie IN ,lsy of Mach next, at The late
rrsidrnc@ ~ said deed. near fsbh Crossn ads.
~ me Personal Estate Of said deed.
consisting OF vsiuy os. Work Horses, brood
Mares and Cohs, Mich Cows and Young Cat
tie, sheep anl Hcg, Farming lmpiemrn,s OF
every description, such as Wagons, PIoughs.
iisrrows. Horse Gears, Hoes, Maitccks, &c.