Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-12

Horn Music and lis Origin.--The delight
full island of Krestowsky, in Russia, from IFS
romantic site and prospects, its beautiful see
merry, and the varied recreation which II af
fords 10 the higher classes Of society. az well
as to their humble brethren. is place OF
public resort, that more than rivals the gay
est scenes in which the yetary oi pleasure can
mix in the more refined capitals Of England,
France or Austria Few Sundays elapsed
without our joining its motley and animated
thousands; and twas, whilst roaming amongst
them, that our ears were first salnted by the
far famed melodies of the hundred horns =
On the other side Of the Newka stands villa
belonging to the Naiishkins, who were the
original patrons, or should say parents, of
this singular species Of music. Now, on all
festive occasion., large galley. containing
the band of horn players, slowly winds its
way backwards and forwards in front of the
villa, dffiisng its harmonies over either bank
Of The stream.
They resemble the tones Of small church
organ and when heard for tho first time, pro-
duce an agreeable effect: but they are most
impressive when borne from distance and
at an hour when man and nature are at rest.
For myself, must confess, that their charm
subsidized after their first impression; on rcpc-
titien, and particularly when we came close
upon them, there appeared TO me TO be mo.
notsny and technically Of cadencc In this
species Of wind music, which no other kind
Of harmony possesses. IL was Invented a
bout sixty years ago, aud as soon as Count
Nsrishkin, had got bis band il proper Trim,
Catharino the Second formed SIMILAR corps
of several hundred musicians, and they CON
tinusd attached to the imperial household,
until the late Emperor Alexander, tired Of
their mechanical craft dismissed them from
his service In honor, however, Of their an
eester, the prime inventor, the Narshlns
stin maintain private band, who take their
turn with sscalists and instrumental perform
srs ia amusing their guests al home, and are
of use in adding variety TO the numherless
anusements which Sunday brings with il a
midst the pleasure fraught shades of the inlet
Of krestowsky.- London LotWi JouHet
Women ,vh Uhiskers. would suppose
that in precisely the ratio that the march OF
mind prevailed in an enlightened country, the
absurdites Of fashion would take retro
grade movement and be expelled from all de
cent society. This is not the case, however,
and some Of our country readers VIII doubt
the fact, when I'VE assure them, that some OF
the fashionable bellies Of this city have ah am
bition for whiskers, and in an attempt TO gra-
tify this absurd whin, so arrange their hair
upon their faces as to give them the appear
anoc Of wearing these masculine appendag-
es. Several Of the softer sex thus disguised
have appeared at the theatre aud IN our pub
lie promeaades. We notice the fashion as
one discredilahis to delicacy, and beyond the
rrerogatives of the sex. II should Lc lrown-
ed down by the common consent eli every fe-
-, In l,a alprs afl of
the female gender have whiskers, but a spc-
cies, which. above all others, a delicate wo-
man would dislike TO pattern after. A dandy
with mustachies is bad enough in all con
science, but a wsnian in whiskers we Brum-
mels--'tis monstrous, - BichneiEs Reporter
A Skeleton Nan "A report has been made
TO the Academies DIES Sciences OF an uneom
monty lean man, once soldier, and thirty
four years Of age. Having been woundcs,
and lett fer three days on damp ground. he
was taken 10 a house, when he was seized
with deep sleep that lasted three months
From that time his emaciatlon commenced,
and bis muscles are now so reduced III It they
have become fat CORDS, invisible on the sur
face. The weight OIL his body has been rednc-
ed from 1876 French pounds 10 IS His sight
is good, bat his heart from It's beating. does
not apparently exceed the SIZE OF a kiten's.
Ills intellect IS perfect, ne eats ana drinks
like other men. performs his various functions.
and has had four chiiircn since The COM
mencemenl OF his cmaciation.
Vi blind Legisltt0r-M A. Rodcnbach, n
member of the National Congress of Brlgi-
um, is completely J..nd He dictates his
speeches 10 an ana:"eus,s 4 his homr,
brings them with ban 10 Tie session. Of the
congress, & there requests member 10 read
them for him
R0yal deco,7:m The Dutchcs of st Adams,
formerly Mrs Cout, X originally Miss Mel
lon, an actress, is excluded iroui the invita-
tioRs gwen by The Queen OF England to the
nobility
"A Hard HGYt.--I an afraid of the light
ming, murmured pretty woman during a
Thunderstorm, ''wrll YOU may" sighed &c
spairIng lover. "whcn your heart Is steel"