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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24
.qpprntices.--In the present age. e.

I sIyDftUftCft.--tu VIC ittS'Nt 49, 49,
phatlcally called the age OF improve
men t. there is no lack OF all that boy
need want. in the way Of books, TO enable
him TO acquire great deal OF knowledge
ia a short time, and with perfect ease and
even pleasure 10 himself We must not
here, omit TO mention. along with the de.
sire Of gaining Information. the wish oil be
ing distinguished for virtuous and correct
department. A reverence for religion -
propriety oflsnguage aud bebaviour--gen
ileness and obedience all these mark
the boy destined TO he an honorable and
useful member Of society, just as surely
as surely as profanity, late hours, bad
company, and perverseness, Indicate the
young man following rapidly the road to
ruin, and soon TO arrive at its termination
of misery and wretchedness. When we
see Young mechanic lettering about the
corners, or arriving home al hours lar ad
vanced in the night drinking. earousing,
or gaming --associating with loose, dissi-
pated or abandoned characters, whatever
good qualities he may possessywe know
that he is al once placed under The ban OF
the displeasure OF all the correct men IN
the community The inclination 10 en-
courage or think well OF him. is lost 10 the
delestation OF such conduct, and VI he re.
mains where he is raised, although his
subsequent course may give evidence OF
an alteration in his mode Of life, II viii
take years aud years to remove the preJu'
dices thus excited. and the uniayoracle
impressions thus created. Ia the estimate
that is made Of a mans character by those
amongst whom he was raised, It invarla +.
DIV happens that an account is taken OF
his actions while boy, aud deductions
or addition made accordingly.
10 this country, The industrious mocha.
mic is as honored and as worthy OF honor
as The professional man. Upon HIM, de-
ponds, as one Of the largest class 10 all bn-
siness communities, The task, mainly, OF
protecting. and preserving the institution
Of his access 10 the highest stations lie
can compete and successfully compete
with any opponents He can strive for.
and win too. the wreath with which sci
encp. and literature, and learning adorn
tbe names Of their yoiaries. Why. then,
should not the young mechanic, pursuing
The noiseless tenor Of bis way, iearo 10 his
work shop to place proper value upon ms
character, and all those principles which
combined constitute that character p
Why should he not yield 10 others 10 for.
ming his mind after the brightest models ?
He has iIlus,rious examples Of what can
be accomplished by talents and virtue -
He knows that Roger Sherman was
shoemaker's apprentice that Nat. Greene
was blacksmith's apprentice; That Ars-
wright was BARRIERS apprentice; that
Rittenhouse was watcbmaker's appren-
tice that Franklin was printers appreD-
tee. And with these men in his recollcc-
ton, and the remembrance OF what they
did for themselves and their country. he
need not suffer his honorable ambition 10
excel in those traits which distinguished
them, 10 be derre ssed or extinguished.--
flea. Ges.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

German Enigrants I'VE have been
pleased to see the Germans who have em
irrated from the "Tatertald,p add located
themselves in this part OF the country, a.
don't measures which will eventually prove
beneficial to al, those who show themselves
efficient therein. They have formed them
selves into a society, for the purpose OF
uniting the bonds Of fellowship, by which
they may be enabled TO watch over The err
rors into which individuals Of the assoc'a-
ton may fall, hoping thereby TO be lnstru
mental IN the promotion OF morality. 90
as to gain confidence, and raise them
selves ia the estimation of the American
citizens. And in order to accomplish these
objects more fully. they will endeavor to
make themselves particularly acquainted
with the political condition oil this newly
adopted country, that they may form an
unbiased and correct opinion OF the lead
ing objects Of the different parties which
al The time may be in existence, and thus
be put beyond the influence otaspring ana
deceptive demagogues.
These kind OF societies are forming in
various paris of our country, and we are
much graliiied to see the Germans here
emulate in spirit their brethren elsewhere
lit is praisewor.hy, and must receive the
APPRECIATION OF the American citizens IN
general. II is only in this way, the char
actef OF the Foreigner can be raised from
that supken condition into which it has
fallen, by the immoral and vulgar con-
duct or many Of the emigrants TO this
country. Itirequently happens, that hon
est and good men have 70 suffer 10 conse-
quence OF improper conduct Of others, a.
bout which we have frequently heard COM
plaint made. No wonder then that mes-
sures have been adopted by this class OF
people. to remedy 80 deplofablc . state
OF things.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

OHapodiana have small sympathy
and respect for these learned professors
of craniology. do not believe that the
human skull ever was intended as sort oil
Typographical chart Of the soul and its al
fections. The general principles OF the
science are plausible, perhaps true; but
when you come TO subds ide mans
sconce into nnumerable sections Of thought
and feeling-wben you give TO every i'm,
pulse its place Of origin, il is, as my friend
Grant Thorburn said 10 Boston, coming
to rather close quarters The truth is.
science pursued TO its ultinrtum, is the
height OF folly. have no reverence for
names, thank heaven unless they are bal
lowed by reason acknowledge that the
brain is placed in a certain part OF the hu-
man head that if thai part be small, or
diminished, the quantity OF gumption 10
the individual who owns the sconce. viii
be nothing TO speak of;'-and Ibis is the
extent ofmy phrenology. Half The mod
ern professors Of this science are as arrant
quacks as ever vended nostrum. They
tell story Of an acquaintance of mine
wag, who, by the way has never denied
ito This effect. He was determined TO
quiz phrenologist Accordingly, be re
repaired 10 his shoe maker, and caused
him 10 place upon his head an enormous
organ OF Wan. The disciple Of Crispln
performed his task well /; placed the organ
rightly, according TO llthogrsphed plate.
aud stuck upon it goodly coveroS OF hu-
man hair. Thus accoutered. oar hero "a
sited the chronological professor. He SUD !.
miited his head TO the decisive palms oil
his Bump ship, and received bis opinion.
God bless me, SIR said the learned Judge
4 you have an admratle head, in many
respects, but you possess one organ'
which speaks volumes for character
What is that, prsyP'
This is il, sir,-allow me to direct
your hand TO it, sir,--this is it. DO you
feel it? That sir, is the organ OF aahe.
sirenea land never before, think did ]
see it so strongly developed. Believe me,
sir, you are wonderful exemplification Of
our theory; so much so, indeed, that !
should almost be tempted to pronounce
you lusus nature Of sciepce'
No, you dontp said the patient, re-
moving tbs protuberance you are the Gu
riosity; you can't tell gum from sum'ion.
kniekerbGcker.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

A strange story, aud as true as Orange
We were told singular story by plant
or Of high respectability on Friday last.
Early in the season he purchased work
horses for bis plantation, and now, at noon
they feed in the open air The poultry, as
is customary, assembled where the horses
are fed A few days ago, hens with their
broods Of chickens approached the trough
where the horses were eating, when It WAS
observed that one Of the horses left his
food, and by moving bis head near the
ground, collected the young chickens 10
hudde, and grabbed mouihIul OF the
brood which he actually ate. Nor did be
stop at that, but before relief could be al
forded, he got second mouihiui, which
he also ate. The gentleman added that
his slaves have lost many of their young
chickens and the horse is accused OF la
wing deyoured them. This must he a Ken
.tnekv borse-for Ken,ackisns are SAD to
BE- half horse and bali alligator, and the
one we speak OF appears TO have mucn
of the latter animal in his composition
with little touch Of the swapping turtle.
- Louisville Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

The Stormy day.--fhe moral convey.
ed 10 the following which we copy from
peter ParIsys alrnas &C Cor old & yoang.'
mast prove beneficial 10 certain class OF
persons re soy such should peruse II. we
trust the practisal aud cutting reproof OF
the anxious wife. win have IT'S desired ef
feet Boston Paper.
alt was drizzling. half snowy day !;
Just such day as puts nervous people 10
a bad humour with themselves end every
body else Job Dodge sat broodiug over
the fire Immediately after breakfast. Ills
wife addressed him as follows: " Mr..
Dodge can't. you mend that front door
latch to day PSI " No. was the answer.
"Well can't you mend the handle on the
water pail ?n NO. We'll can't you fix the
handle 10 the mop?' No We'll. can't you
put up some pins for The clothes in our
chamber p NO. well. cant you fix that
north window so that the rain and snow
won't drive in 'No-no-non answered
the husband sharply. He then took bis
hat and was on the point Of leaving bis
house, when his wife knowing that be
was going TO the tavern. where he would
meet some of his ,osf day companions,
asked him kindly TO stop moment
She got her bonnet and cloak, and said
to her husband, You are going TO The
tavern; with your leave, will go with
vou.' The husband stared. Yes said
the wife, Il may as.well 60 as you; if you
go and waste the day. and tippe al the Ia
vesn, why shall not go and do the sameP
Job felt the reproof--he shut the door,
hung up his hat, got the hammer and nails,
did all bis wife had requested. and sat
down by his fire at nisht--a better and
happier man.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

dollar bills" said the stranger, "psy what
thou owcst. shall leave deposit 10 the
----. bank. where you can draw for one
hundred dollars year. as long as you
i've" By this time the people without
were impatient and could not divine the
privacy between our two heroes. They
went out, took some refreshments--ihe
stranger returned to bis company. and the
Old Soldier went to the lawyers Office and
paid bis debt lie then went into the tai
iors and procured a suit OF clothes. The
next day the Old Soldier and the Stranger
departed together, leaving the people to
conjecture the cause OF the melsmorpho-
sis Of the one and the strange conduct Of
the other. The Old Soldier, however, re-.
turned to his village in few weeks. and
the people who before would scarcely
speak unless it was for the purpose Of tell
ing him to get out of their way, were all
glad to see him. He nevertheless. pursu-
ed the seven tenor OF his wayy That
stranger was GEsEsAL LArAyETTE,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24
M 7 S c e r Z. a ~ Y.

SCANDAL FRAGMEST-"Tbere are
peopIe.. continued the corporal. "who
can't even breathe without slanderiug a
neIghborn
"You judge too severely" replied my
aunt Prady, "no one is slandered who does
not deserve it."
That may be- retorted the corporal,
but have heard very slight things said
Of you"
The face Of my aunt kindled with anger
me + she exclaimed, "ne!--slight things
said Of mei-what can any body say olnie!
"They say" answered the corporal
grayely, and drawing his words to keep
her in suspense, "tbat--that--you are no
better than you ought to be-"
Fury flashed from the eyes ofmy aunt.
"Who are the wretches p
.Ihope they SANDER no one who does
not deserve IT, remarked the corporal
jeeripgly as she left the room.
The feelings of my aunt may well be
conceived She was sensibly injured
True, she had her foibles. She was pee
wish and fretfnl; hut she was rigidly NOR.
al and viltuous, The purest ice was not
more chaste. The pope himself could not
boast Of more piety. Conscious of the
correctness of her conduct, she was woun-
ded at the remark of the corporal. Why
should her neighbors Islander her !? She
could not conjecture.
Let my aunt be consoled. A person
who can live in this world without suffer
ing SANDER must be too stupid or insignifi-
cant to claim attention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24
MONEY WANTED.

AM much in want OF money, and must
E have il. Many Of my old friends ana
customers owe me debts OF long sland'ng'
have waited with them year alter year,
and still the money seems as lar on aS
ever. Now put the question to mem
whether ought to wait any longer lone
friends, le, US at least have consultation
and see whether any ways and means
cannot be devised for obliging me, wl'hou'
distressing yourselves. Call and pay up
ifpossible and that speedily.
Those whose open accounts are running
on, are likewise requested to call and pay
up, or give their notes. s
JOHN Il. COOKUS.
Shepherdstown, July so, 1850
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

win not employ them, as work hands, to
any extent. They do not raise produce
enough on their lands 10 keep their fami4
lies. much less do they have surplus for
sale abroad. They pass most Of their
time in little smoking cabins, too listless
even to fiddle and dance. One may pass
through the negro camps as they are
called. passing dozen struggling cabins.
with smoke issuing out ofthe ends. IN the
middle OF little eleaiings, without seeing
soul either at work or al play. The fear
Of starvation makes them work the least
possible quantity, while they are great
deal TOO lazy 10 play. Why do not some
jealous aboliiionists 20 there and see the
experiment in all its beauty The slave
changed into free but wretched savage.
Why not make something OF these thou
sand negroes? There are not more than
two or three families out OF the whole that
are improved by the change from slavery
20 freedom.
The Two negro settlements are dead
weight Upon Brown county. as to any pro-
duclivc benefits from the negro labor, aud
that space Of the county might ~ well 10
this day have remained in possession Of
the Indians.
II southern wealth can be applied 10
buy and colonixe among Us such worth
less population, what farmer in Ohio Is
safe? Has he any guaranty that blach
colony viii mol be established in bis neigh
borhood?
Let any one who can wish TO learn the
ofeman.ipated heroes, visit the
Brown county camps as they sink into
Iaziness and poverty and filth, they in
crease 10 their nunlbers.-ihcir only pro-
duce is children. They want nothing but
co,srics TO make them equal TO the ne.
groes OF the Niger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24


An ounce of pracfics north pound IF fhso'
rg.--The following statement Of facts. from the
Cincinnati Gazette, ia worth more, 10 shelving
what would be the situation ofthe blacks "
Iibsrafsd, than all the homiles upon the
same subject that have ever been sent into
the world by the abolitonists Of the north
There, on small scale, may be seen faith
fnI picture Of the state or things which the alb
oliiionisls are attempting TO bring about on
large onc--a camp Of about one thousand me-
eroes, too lazy TO work. aud too improv'dent
10 provide for ihemsclves-a free bat msera-
bic race Of human beings, in the lowest depths
Of degradation
some forty miles from Cincinnati, to
the east. there arc two settlements oil free
negroes probably thousand men. wo-
men and children. OF the true ebony color
with little mixture Of the mahogany or
lighter shades. ] he negroes own the pro-
perty occupied by them; but without pow
er to sell. Each family has small farm.
They are emancipated slaves. and these
lands we're purchased expressly for them,
and parceIled out among them about nj
teen years ago. J..
Their land, are rot of The beat quality
OF Ohio lands but by good management.
could be made very good--they are par
ticularly weiladapted to grass, either mea-
dow or pasture.
Having formerly been slaves compelled
to work, one would suppose they ought TO
have industrious habits. They have had
eyery inducement to industry held out to
them. The experiment was 10 test the
merits OF the negro race under The most
favorable circumstances for success.
Has this experiment succeeded ? II has
not. Ia all Ohio can any white settlement
be found equally wretchcd, and equally
unproduclise
Farms. given to them fifteen years ago,
instead OF being well improved. and pre-
served for farming, have been sadly man,
sged--small awkwardly clearings, ana
those not in grass but exhausted and worn
ost in corn crops. the timber greatly oes
troyed--wratched log houses. WIN muu
floors, with cbimnies OF mud ana "oou'
and little timber for farming.
They are so extremely lazy and stupid,
that the people 81 Georgeiown (near their
Y camps,'J and the nsighboring farmers
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

The rotous and other illegal proceed
ings which have occurred so frequently Of
Isle in the United States. are referred TO
by the Montreal Herald in tue following
severe terms:
CAS- 10 the recent disturbances IN the
United States, however deeply we may
regret the general Reorganization when
viewed by Itself. we candidly confess that
we will rejoice at il. if il tend 70 arrest ne
fatal march Of democracy IN England -
The awful riots and the still more awful,
though less destructive. mockerles OF JUS
tee, that have recently disgraced all quar-
icrs of the Upiou, must when viewed ~
connexion with each other, be ascribeo
not 10 temporary or local causes, but 70
he7permancnt and universal nialadies oil a
republican government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24
oa;ce ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution
"N June 81 1884

June y, 1884.
TnY a resolution Of the board ofdirect-
I'D ors ofthis institution the following
rates Of Interest have been adopted for
the government Of the Treasurer thereof
nreceiying money on deposlte, viz;
For deposites payable
ak months after demand, ( nsr .eut,,u,
certificates may be Issued nry annum.
bearing an interest at the
rate Of
2 For deposites papabie
four months after demand, mar cenf,aD,
certificates may be issued psr a,.num.
bearing an interest at the
rate of
For deposites payable !.
ninety days after demand, One, ccnt,,n
certificates may be issued IT, nnn,.sn
bearing an interest at the
rate pr
BY order
July 10. l8S4.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

THyE will this day receive ana open
w large and general assortment oil
new and pretty
SPRING AND So n NJ En-
GO o y 8.
which we respectfully invite purchasers to
call and examine. Ifthey should not be
found Cheap we will not AJAX them 10 buy
Our stock consists oil
Black, brown, s. green Summer Cloths;
Drab and mix'd merino Cassimeres and
Erminetts :,
Black Princetta, Lasting and Brochelle;
Princes cord, moleskin and beaverteen,
Crane driIings, Angola cashmere;
Cold and white linen drillings;
Brown Irish, and green French linens !;
FORSYTH nankeens, velvet Vestings;
White and cold Marsailies and Welt
ings; ~
Brown Holland, ticklinburg and Bur-
lapse;
Russia sheeting, duck, and Osnaburg;
Irish linens, Lawns, and Stleetlngs;
Blue. black, brown aud dehlia Cloths !;
Brown. mix'd and fawn Cassimeres
Cassinetts and RoueD Cassimeres;
British. French and Amer. Calicoes;
French cambria, "a new article)
Painted Muslins and Ginghams;
Mounted, bard, strip'd and plain Jsc-
comets;
Book, swiss, and cambrick musins;
Fig'd and plain bobbinet & grecianeu !,
French work'd capes and collars;
Bobbioet do do do
Jsckonet edgings and insertings;
Thread aud bobinet edgings, Insertings,
and laces;
Robieet and Blond qnillings s. footings;
Black Italian lus.ring and gro de SWISS !;
Cord gro de maps, fg'd and PLAN;
Pink, blue, white and green fiorences /;
Gauze, hernania, and tara ribbons
Green: white. and black blond wells;
Eernania, twisted silk, and gauze hkis;
Silk. muslin, and Paris nett 90,
Blk and white, Italian Grape, MODE,
Pipings, braids. and galoons
Black. white and fancy cord cotton
Hose
Ditto. ditto silk hose, clock'd and plain ;
Gent. half hose. silk and cotton
French kid, and Hoskin gloves;
Thread, silk, and beaver oo;
Bsndanna, and spittlefeld hdsis,
Cotton do and Berkeley do;
Linen and linen cambria 90;
Beltipgs, Buttons. Suspenders, &c; &c.
Anru so. HOGMlRE & BUZZ.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

The Treaty Of L;densaitg The follow
ing historical case, as Is well remarked by
the National Gazette, is applicable TO the
Treaty Of Indemnity between France and
the United States:
"Shortly before the death OF the Duke oil
Burgundy. the pupil Of Feneloa. cabin.
Ell council was held, al which he was pre-.
sent, TO take into consideration the expc.
diency OF violating treaty which Il was
supposed coulHbc done With manifest adj
vantage TO Ftance The treaty was read,
and the ministers explained in what res
poets Il operated uniavorahly, and how
great an accession OF territory might be
made to France by acting in defiance OF It's
solemn obligations. Reasons Of state were
Of course offered in abundance, TO justify
the deed OF perfidy. The Duke of Bur
gundy heard them all in silence. When
they had all finished, he closed the COME
renee by laying his hand on the instru.
ment, and saying with emphasis. Gentle
men, there is a Treaty. This simple sen
timent is a more glorious monument 70 his
fame than column inscribed with the re-
cord Of a hundred victories"
The history OF France supplies al least
one more instance OF true honor IN the ca
ses Of Louis TX. and the King or Prince
who was taken prisoner by Edward the
Black Prince THIS iIlusirous prisoner
accompanied his refusal TO do dishonora.
bic act, TO which he was strongly solicited,
with this memorable sentiment That
though honor should be banished from al
the world besides, it should ye' find a
dwelling place in the breasts OF Princes"
France, we trust, viii look with pride and
admiration upon these shining examples
Of true glory, and will say With the Duke
of Burgundy. "CentIemen there is 1ree-
fyn-- Bali. Ga=.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24

At the head Of these societies the best
OF men are found--s at least we can vorch
for The cha rscter and good conduct Of 50
veral Of the Germans Of this place, who
are actively engaged in the laudsble pur-
pose the society have in view. II 10 hoped
that they may meet with success, and re-
alxe all the benefits good ciIixens are en-.
titled 10.
We have been requested TO state. that
the society oil this place would be glad to
have the American citizens participate 10
the proceedings Of their meetings. We
have the assurance from one of the prin
cipaI men 10 the society. that their whole
object is. TO incuicste nothing but what V
calculated to promote, pefpetuate. and
MAINTAIN the liberties Of this happy coun-
try. They have no selfish motive in view
mo preference for any particular sect or
denomination Of people but tho grand
object Of becoming good ci,izeus--such IS
win prove satisfactory 20 the admirers OF
the freedom Of this enlightened and happy
country. Frmskiin Tel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-24
NEW GOOD S

NEW GOODS
VHvE will this day receive and open
w large and general assortment oil
new and pretty
HP r. N q A " - 80 n WI Eat
q q q u g.