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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

OSE THINe AT A TlME.--Step among your
neighbors reader and see whether those Of them
who have got along smoothly, and accumulated
property. and gained name, have not been men
who have bent themselves to enc single branch
of business who brought all their powers TO
10 bear upon one single point, and built upon one
foundation II must be so. Go out in spring,
when the sun is yet far distant, and you can
scarcely feel the influence of his beams, scattered
as they are over the wide face of creation but
collect these beams TO a focus, and you kindle up
flame in an instant. So the that squan-
ders his talents and his strength many things
will fail TO make impression with either !;
at a single object and il yields before him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

The political importance on the Conf
nent Of Europe Of the Bankers, the Roth
schilds, derived from their immense com
mand OF the 'sinews Of war; is strongly
exhibited in letter written 10 Mr.. Roth
schid Of Frankfort, by bis Vienna cores
pondent Just after the demise Of the late
Emperor of Austria. The writer, after
stating that he is charged by Prince Met
ternich TO assure Mr. Rothschild thai there
will be no change 10 the administration Of
the government Of Austria. concludes thos :
"The Prince begs that YOU win state this
TO every body, with all The authority Of The
name Of Roitschild, for your words will re-
ceive credit and have good effect"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

A MISTAKE. Robbers, appar-
emily unacquaintej with our profession,
entered the house ofthe editor Of this pa
per yesterday morning. about 5 o'clock.
They opened an armor in one Of the lodg
ing rooms, and took from it one Of the
drawers, which they. afterwards safely
deposited under the stairs in the street
having distracted therelrom, am opera
glass, and pair of baby's silk stockings.
which they perhaps intended to make pur'
sss out OF. TO hold the FIVE dollars they ri
fled out of pair of breeches pocket TO
gether with small pencil case. Had
these gentlemen not been quite so shy
they would have been paid Tor their use
less trouble by pistol ball, as we sprans
out of bed as they sprang out Of the door,
Another time they will select a more
profitable house, and not disturb the slum
Der Of poor editor, by breaking open his
house to rob, when there is so little that
suits their fancy,-N q. .adv.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
Duelling By the Bag.-Two gentlemen

DueHing By the Bag.-Two gentlemen
one Spaniard and one a German, who
were recommended by their birth and ser
vices to the emperor Macmillan II. both
courted his daughter, the fair Helen Schar-
fequin, in marriage. This prince, after
long delay, one day informed them. that
esteeming them equally and not being a.
BILE to bestow preference, he should
leave it to the force and address of
the claimants to decide the question. He
did not mean, however, 10 risk the loss Of
one or the other, or perhaps both. He
could not, therefore, permit them to en-
counter with offensive weapons, but had
ordered large bag TO be procured. II
was bis decree, that whichever succeeded
in putting his antagonist into this bag
should obtain the hand of his daughter
This singular encounter between the two
gentlemen took place in the face of the
whole court The contest lasted for more
than an hour. At length the Spaniard
yielded, and the German, Ehberhard, Ba
ron de Tolbert, having planted his rival
in the bag. took it upon his back, and We
ry calamity laid il at the feet of his mis-.
tress, whom he espoused the next day
Such is the story as gravely told by Nj. de
st Folk. 1t is impossible TO say what the
feelings Of successful combatant in du-
el may be on bis having passed small
sword through the body, or a ball through
the tborax, of his antagonist but might
he not feel quite as elated. aud more con
soled on having put his antagonist into a
bag? We wish our modern duelists could
be made 10 fight after this fashion. We
have no doubt after time it would be-
come popular--as two thirds of our mod.
ern heroes would much rather be put
into bag than coffin.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

(, their secrets, and their ambitious project,
but they will trust woman with almes
anything. Hence successful diplomatist:
almost always work with the softer SEX
An idea connected with this, is suggested
why celebrated parsonage in this coun
try keeps in state of single blessedness
Considerable is famous word with Tbs
genuine Yankee. Everything is conside
rable, as il cold to day ?" Yes, pretty
considerable" and so on from conside
rabie sloshy going" TO considerable Gle
| ver," and " considerable cute" Ifyou are
true Yankee" look out when that
word considerable is popping into you'
mouth.
Any body can talk common sense, bn
few can talk nonsense well. This may
strike reader as singular remark, buI
let us examine it. Common.sense con.
versations and common-scnse matters i.
the gift of every body, with any intellect
at all--of any man not an idiot or not in
sane. Every body is ever talking COM
mon sense, and SO it becomes familiar
just as every body is talking Of religion s
! politics. who cap talk Of nothing else. But
skilfnl. graceful, elegant nonsence de
mands education, wit, wisdom. How few
can triile gracefully.
IL were preacher, would say moro
than many Of them do, of the use and ne.
cessity OF religion in the world even for
worldly use. Ii were an infdel would
lock the foul secret in my own bosom, -
Religion purifies the feelings and temper
! Of man, and lifts him far above ordinary
mortals in all his conceptions. William
Writ always appeared more than mortal
though do believe the world overrate his
talents--and for this reason, that they so
much love the purity of the man. Reli.
gion is everything 10 a woman. Nothing
rs more disgusting than a syllable of dis.
respect, uttered against institutions which
are the stay and staff Of woman
woman never appears so lovely as when
she is at her prayers. A mothers word.
mothers prayers. have more sway over
the son, than all the homilies Of the pulpit.
The simplest phrases from her will draw
tear that no eloqucnce can bring forth.
In the North they think an orator mad.
who is lively, enthusiastic, energetic, dar
ing. In the South this is eloquencc; and
there northern eloquence freezes s. chils.
ridiculous idea was that Of the Souther-
ner. who could not listen to Daniel Web
ster, because he was too stupid.-and just
as ridiculous that OF him who calls McDul-
fie crazy because he raves and thumps a
little at times. Est motus IN rebus Sc
The medium is the best school
A laugh-a roar, does one good now s.
then, let the purtans say what they may.
II is like letting of steam from .lssi-
sippi steamboat Laugh and be fat. is
kind proverb. Cassius am sure never
laughed. Fat men always laugh, and no
one can become fat who does not laugh.
| can always tell man who will live to
be an old man, unless an epidemic carries
him off the stage. He is easy, quiet, takes
the world as it goes--if disappointed. he
eheerlully begins again, and keeps on es-
saying. such men do not die, in the
strict sense of the word. They wear out
as piece of machinery does-and then
their race is over.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

Sensitive Hair.--In the Hospital Of the
Royal Guards at Paris, was private SOL
der who had received a violent kick on
the back of the head from a horse. The
excitement of the hair produced was ex.
IRENE, and could only be kept under by
almost innumerable bleedings. both local
and general, Amongst series Of pheno-
mena produced by this state ofpreternatu.
raj excitation, the sensibility acquired by
the hairs Of the head was not the least re j.,
markablc. The slightest touch was felt
instantly, and cutting them gave exquisite
pain, so that the patient would seldom al
low any one TO come near bis head. Ba-
ron Larey. on one occasion, TO put him
to the test, gave hint TO an assistant
who was standing behind the patient. TO
clip one of his hairs without bis perceiving
it. This was done with great dexteritv,
blu. the soldier broke out into a sally of
oaths. succeeded by complaints, and it
was some time before he could be appeas-
ed.- Oracle Of Health.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

fIas il not struck the reader, as most re-
markable. that General Jackson's General
Orders to the Democratic Republican for
ccs has not elected one ,cord Of couamsff from
The Richmond Enquirer. Why this poEten-
tous silence WHY has that document
WHICH seems q be regarded elsewhere &.
a most ncsiimabie treasure why was IL
stuck away 10 corner OF the Enqmrer
without note or commcdt, ASH the Editor
Of that paper was ashamed Of il ? We arc
az least glad that, as the Enquirer had not
independence enough TO coniemn that at
tempt at dictation. it had too much virtue
TO applaud t.-Lnch. FIR.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
G. R O C Z II I T. s .

THE subscriber has just received ;
general assortment OF Groceries which h
offers for sale on accommodating terms.
Loaf and brown Sugars,
Gunpowder imp. and Hyson Teas.
Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Rio and ST. Domingo Coffee,
Rico, Alspice, Pepper and Nutmegs,
Mace, Gloves, Cinnamon, Ginger,
Figs and best quality Raisins,
Candles, Cheese and Liquorce.
Jamiesons Crackers; also Chalk.
Mackerel SC.
THIS c. SMITH.
Jan. 90, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

The use Of a dead ,cife.-Thc German Jour
i,al contains the following paragraph The wife
of laborins man near Stockholm, died some
time ago and the husband made the necessary
preparatio for the inierment, He however de-
posted block of wood in the coffin, instead Of
the corpse, which he conveyed, duringthe night
into forest, that il might serve as a bait for
wild beasts. BY the expcdent he succeeded in
catching a wolf and two foxes. On the circum.
stance being known, the man was arrested and
carried before court Of justice but, far from
being inundated, he claimed the reward offer
ed for destroying mschievous animals.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

ii FELLows, Of Rushyillc, Illinois, has
been removed from the Office Of postmas-
ter The Gaicua Gazette says, that out
of 1000 inhabitants Of Schuyler county. be
might, IL he choose. obtain 5000 ready
subscribers to petition for bis restoration
land that jackson candidate. last sum
fncr threatened him with removal il he did
not vote FOR him; and that bis removal
now is the execution OF this menace.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

-Marmont ia Egypt.--It is not perhaps
generally known that Marshal Narmont,
so distinguished under Napoleon, and so
notorious under the Bourbons, has beta
ken himselfto Egypt He has been ex-
aiming the state Of the country, its re-
sources, and the prospects Of the reigning
dynasty. and it appears that some of the
results OF his observations have become
known in Europe. From some state.
menis in the Augsburg Gazette. 1t would
appear that the power OF Mehemmed Ali
is greatly overraied. his force having been
much shattered in the Syrian campaign.
The paper says, Mehemmed's army.
far from being able TO cope with an Eu-
ropean army OF the second order, could
not even struggle with that of the Porte
The strength OF the Egyptian forces is
correctly ascertained. Mehemmed's troops
amount not TO above twenty five thousand
regulars. If mistakes have also been
committed with regard 10 Mehemmed's
resources in the interior of the country,
Marshal Marmont may be referred to for
positive data on the subject. The Mar.
shall, it is said, has written to one of his
friends, expressing himself contemptuous.
iy Upon the organization Of the Egyptian
army, and proving by facts that Nfdhem-
ed would be unable to defend the provin.
ces he had conquered, il the Porte thor
seriously Of attacking them. MehemcJ,
according 10 bin, is savage gGscon, who
endeavors TO deceive the world as to the
real state Of his circumstances. Mar
mont is Of opinion that the Egyptian pow
er cannot endure long, and he does not
believe that Mehemmed. by all his artifice
will succeed in consolidating his authori.
ty He believes that important concessions
must be made 10 the Syrians, and that
ibrabam has been summoned TO Cairo, in
order to have conferences on the subject.
The opinion Of such man as Marmont
deserves much attention. London Times.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

| TO charge Of interference by federal o
Gee holders, made by Wolf paper n
Lancaster) that the powers at Washnc.
Ton very much deprecate The present stale
ofthings in the key stone state. "W We
know (says the Globe) that the President
has not real friend at Washington, whc.
iher an office holder or otherwise. who
not lamont the 'esplit'' In the party ia
Pennsylvania Bait. DIN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
NEW TALL & WINTER GOODS +!

NEW TALL q WINTER GOODS!
THE subscriber respectfully bcgs leave
to inform his friends, customers, and the
public in general, that he has received a
very general supply of FALL s. WIN
TER GOODS, all of which he is dispo-
sed to sell on accommodating terms. He
therefore takes pleasure in inviting all
those who are DESTROYS 10 get good bar
gains, to give him call, and they shall
be supplied almost on their own terms.
THOMAS G. SMITH.
October so, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
T. Asst NOTICE.

EEAVING sold my entire stock Of goods
I'll IL TO Daniel Burkhart, Esq, and ex-
pecting to leave the countyin short time
i earnestly request all persons indebted to
me, to come forward and settle without
delay.
w. t. COMPTON.
January Q, is35-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23

The Land Pirates. We learn from
Trenton that the Grand Jury sitting there
in connexicn with the United STATES Dis
trict court, have found indictments against
srscards Of forty persons, including two JUS
tees OF the peace. for being concerned in
the plumber OF he James Fisher and Hem
ry Franklin, which were driven ashore
near Barnegat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
Office ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution
June 9. 1884

EBY resolution Of the board Of direct
ED ors OF this institution the following
rates Of Interest have been adopted for the
government of the Treasurer thereof in
receiving money on deposite, viz:
For deposites payable
six months after demand, - ..o,.,,,
certificates may be issued ar ann,,u
bearing an interest at the
rate Of
For deposites payable
four months after demand, otr cepi,,m
certificates may be issued 2 ner ann,.,n
bearing an interest at the
rate of
For deposites payable
ninety days after demand, ne, ,cuf,n
certificates may be issued nsy an ,un,
bearing an interest at the
rate of
By order
ID. BURKHART, 2reaSssfsy.
July 10, 2S34.--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-04-23
PoMERoY's PATENT RAZOR
ST Il AP.


EIY nj. POMEROY, having for more
Edo than twelve years past been enga-
ged in the manufacture of Razor Straps,
has spared no pains and neglected no ex-
pertinent which he supposed might lead
TO the discovery Of the grand desideratum;
and having succeeded beyond his most
sanguine expectations, is now prepared TO
offer to the public his very superior
METALLIC HONE s. ELASTIC
RAZOR STRAP.
The Patentee is not insensible of the
impositions that have been, and now are
daily practised upon the community, by
pufs OF pretended Improvements. The only
puff he wishes his "Hone and Strap" to
receive, is that need Of praise voluntarily
awarded it, by those who have experien-
ccd its beneficial results upon razor; and
that all may have an opportunity of expe-
riencing such results for themselves, the
Patentee will appoint agents for the prn-
cipal cities and towns of the United States
who will be constantly supplied with the
article, and who will be authorized to
nIace in lie hands of responsible gentlemen
one of them for trial; and if by using one
or two months they prove themselves to be
no .'uankee share" One Dollar will pay
for il, and If any gentleman on such trial,
is not fully satisfied Of It's superior utility,
he is at liberty to return the strap.
The Directions accompanying this artl-
Gle, will be signed by +. Nj. Pomeroy, the
sole Paieptee, and only manufacturer.
All intringements OF this patent will be
prosecuted by the patentce.
9y-The above Strap just received and
for sale by
WILSON & ANDERSON.
Dec. 95, 1884.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24

Do. The ENQUiRER is published twice week. generally and
three
Price, the herctoe Five Dollars payable in adj
Notes oi elarersd banks (on) will be
evcd ia payment The Editors will III. safety OF remit
hsn By m1 the postage OF being paid the writer's
will discretion the
Editors, until all have been paid
Whoever will the of nine shall
hare the tenth gratis
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
Onc first each continuance,
50 No Advertisement until paid
Q Z assuacd by in this city is cnyions
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24
M. b. TAYLOR. G. G
CoMaissroSrn's oYricr,

Tie parties 10 Che foregoing dcccta order are hereby
notified, That have appointed the 9th DAY Of JnIy
1873, at my Office at Lunenburg Court House by 10
O'clock To- tle forenoon Of that day, 20 begin the said
accounts. All persons interested n The said accounts
desired 20 attend with their papers or other evidence
TO assist the Commissioner in making up the said &C.
counts. ID STREET, sc {. s.. {. Off g.. Guy.
Jnuc 20 15-td
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24
July "a.

EEOTEL-KEEPER WANTED-One of the Hotels
n u at the University Of Virginia being vacant appIi
cations to fill the vacancy will be received until The Ist
August next 1T is requested that all communications
be addressed TO the Chairman of tho Faculty and post
paid. WM c. PENDLETON Proeior
July "a [23-3l University Of Yhginia.
THNHE business conducted by Holcombc a. Tyrcc in
~ this place will be dissolved on the 3st of Decen.
Der next, by mutual consent. Persons in debt to the
concern VIII make payment TO Richard 1yrce and those
having claims VIII present them 10 him for payment
THOMAS a. HOLCOMBE
RICHARD TYREE.
Lynchburg, July -, 1886.
HOLCOMBE & OTEY offer their services to the
public to do general Commission Busia,ss They are
ready to make reasonable advances to all persons who
intend to send their produce this market They hone
~ strict attention to business 90 obtain share Of pub
lie patronage. THOMAS A. HOLCOMBE
JOIN NJ OTEY
Iynchburg, July 10, 1885. 23-1Gt
E1OR LEASE OR RENT--A large snd CONNIE.
~ dious Coach Shop, 80 feet by 90 two story high
situated vt Painevlc, Amelia county, Virginia a very
healthy and desirable village and from tie wealth and
liberal spirit Of the surrounding country IL il perhaps
one Of the best stands FOR mechanics Of ali kinds in this
section Of country Attached to the Shop lis lot of &C.
Vera acres, with garden and houses TO accommodate
small family which may easily be enlarged so as 10 sun
larger family, II necessary. II is believed that or 4
hands could be proilably employed in said shop Pos.
session will be given at Christmas Any person wish
ing to take this shop will please and view the pre-.
niscs---Or address JOUN n IETrb
~ Boot and Shoemaker, Of steady habits NAV also
hnd employment at this place. J. n, J.
July ~. 23-,g3Sg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24
JAMES MADISON, !
MOSES TREDW AY,
ABRAHAM II. VENABLE, :
GEORGE II. MOTLEY, |
JAMES VI. JACK son, J

TENRUST SALE or VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IA Agrrcaby to the provisions of Il deed of trust cx-
ecutcd by Samuel Nj. Bockus, and Mary Ann n. his
wife, to John CT. Williams aud the subscriber bearing
date the 18th day of March, 1882 and duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of lIenco county court, for certain
purposes in the said deed expressed the Undersigned
the 10Th day of August next, the premises public
auction to the highest bidder for ready money all that
tract parcel OF land with the appurenanccs in the
county of iienrco called Malvern Hills lying on TLr.
kcylsland Creek, adjoining the lands belonging John
T. Burton, at the time OF the execution of said decd
formerly owned by VIM Dandridge,) and others. ac-
cording To the wcknown and ancient there
of, and containing eight hundred and fifty acres be
the same or less.
believe the title to the above land to be good-but
acting as the surviving trustee, shall convey only such
title as is vested IN by virtue of the deed Of trust
aforesaid The sale will commence at twelve o'clock
LOFTlN N. ELIETT
Richmond. Juno 30. [lG-idsl Snrririur Irust,e
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24

e. ALE OF LOTS IN FARN1VILLE.--On Thurs
~ day the Both day of July 1885, will be sold, at
ton, in the Town OF Farnvie, IL halfacrc LoTs and
fractional LOIS, being addition TO the present plan
of said Town, on the west side thereof Twelve months
credit viii be given, the purchaser giving lien upon the
Lots and good and satisfactory personal security for the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24

HfANNY KEMBlE.-Fanny Kemble Buffers Jour.
r. nal is this day rcceiyedby r. J. SMITH
Also, further supply Of new fashionable Music for
inc piano ioftc' ll~uJ May Z.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24
Richmond. June 30 nG-tdsl snrriring ~.

6SNOWDEN FOR SALE.-For sale the Tract of
~ Land called Snowden, in the county of Goochand
which Mrs. Nancy Harris now lives lying on James
River, and adjoining GOochland Courthouse In this
Tract there are, according to survey made few DAYS
since nine hundred and six acres, Of which one hun
bred and forty nine and half River and thir-
y acres Creek low grounds, and hundred and Sc.
twenty-five acres woodland Any person wishing TO pur
chase will of course examine the land but for its qua
lily well for terms of SALE reference may be had TO
hlcssrs. Richard Sampson, of Goochand and William
Finnie, of Powhatan to myself
July 3 t17-tfl GEORGE w HARRIS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24

a AND AND MILLS FOR SALE.-.4iGcmarIe Land
" for SdleThe subscriber wishes to sell her planta.
ton on Ivy Creek, five miles from Charlottesville and
four from The University containing thousand acres
About one third of the land is unccarcd and first tate
tobacco landtbe balance is fine wheat land and in
high state Of improycment-Also Il Mill on Ivy Creek
never failing stream with good run of custom
There three pair of i'm the mill the dam per
mancnt &c. &c. The mill will be sold separate from
the land Persons wishing see the above propcrtv
will be shown it by Mr.. WIN. Gilmei or David Mauply
living on the place. Communications on the subject
will be attended TO, if addressed TO
Charlottesville, March ~. LUCY MINOR
The above property will be offered at public sale OH
Che premises, Oh Tuesday, 18th August terms of one
third in cash, and the balance in three equal annual pay
mcnts
viii nlso offer NJ sale at the same time and place so
or 80 Negroes, of all agcs for CASH the purchaser
At his option giving his bond, with good security paya.
bic IN IL months, aud bearing interest from the date
Also, credit Of ~ months a crop Of flay and
Oats the farming Utensils all the Stock Horses Oxen
Hogs Sheep &c Bonds with approved security will be-
required for all sums ovefweny dollars and for all under
twenty, cash. LUCY MINOR
July Z. I3-fds
a. The Land and Mill have been privately sold the
sale Of the other property will certainly take place
July ~, 1886.