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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14
III r s. C Z L = A NJ Y.

PATRICK HENRY.-A touching an
ecdote, illustrative ofhs humility is re-
corded by his bographer. In the spring
of l779, when Mr.. Henry was verging
towards his three score andten years,
the political aspect Of affairs, induced
him to lorego the comforts oil his retire.
ment, andto be presented as a candidate
for the House Of Delegates. On the
day Of election. as soon as he appeared
on the ground, he was surrounded by
the admiring, adorng crowd, and with.
ersoever he moved the concourse follow
ed him. A preacher of the Baptist
Church, whose piety was wounded by
this homage paid to mortal, asked the
people aloud, why they thus followed
Mr.. Henryl 'Mr. Henry said be is
not god!' No. said Mr.. Henry, deep
ly affected both by the scene AND re-
mark, mo indeed, my friends,l am but
a poor worm Of the dust; as fleeing and
unsubstantial as the shadow ofthe cloud
that flies over your fields, and is remom-
bered no more The tone with which
this was uttered, and the look which ac-
companied it, affected every heart and
slenced every voice. Envy and oppo-
sition was disarmed by his humility; the
recollection Of his past services rushed
upon every memory, and he "read his
history" in their swimming eyes.
We know not how, more appropriate
ly to terminate this passing notice OF
great and good man, than by presenting
to our readers his dying testimony IN ia
YOUR of that Christianity which he so
consistently professed. 81 have now,
says he, in his last will, disposed OF all
my property to my family. There is
one thing more wish could give them,
and that is the Christian Religion. If
they have that, and had not giventhem
one shilling, they would be rich and IT
they have not that, and | have given
them all this world, they would be
poor"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

YASKsrIsM.-Thc brig Willism,
Capt. Underwood, sailed from this port
some months ago with the machinery
complete for cotton factory, with men
women, boys, and girls to run i, bound
TO San Bus, at the mouth OF the river
Santiago, OH the west coast Of Mexico
News has just been received Of her
safe arrival. There the owner Of tho
cargo nl,nds to put his " notions" in
operation, by way, we suppose, Of OK.
tending the American System."--Ns
Y. Journal of Commerce.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

ETrouErrE.--A yankee who had
emigraied to the west writes home the
following description of western eu-
quette.
Western people go their death ON en-
quctte. You cant tell man here that he
lies, as you can down east, without figh-
ting. A few days ago, a man was tel
ling two Of his neighbors IN my hearing
a pretty large story. Says |, stranger,
that's Wrapper! Says he, Lay there,
stranger!' And in the twinkling of an
eye, found myself in the ditch aperfect
quadruped, the worse for wear and tear.
Upon another occasion, says to man
never saw before, as woman pass
cd him, that isn't specimen OF your
western women, is liz Says he you're
afraid of the fever and ague, stran.
ger, ant your Very much, says L.
We'll, replied he, that lady is my wife,
and if you don't apologize in two min
utcs, BY the honor of gentleman, !
swear that these two pistols Chat he
held cooked in his hands) shall secure
you from that disorder entirely, so don't
fear stranger!!' So knelt down and a.
pologized. Iadmire this western coun-
try much; but curse me if ! can stand
50 much etiquette; it always takes me so
unawares.',
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14
p O II q Y .

The following lines, with a request that "
you'd insert them, accompanied the notice
he death Of HARRIEr p. GALLAHEa, publishe
n our last number, but were postponed, for wal
# room.
saw an infant, marble cold,
Borne from the piilowing breast,
And in the sbroud's embracing fold
Laid down to dreamless rest;
And moved TO bitterness, sighed
Not for the babe that slept,
But for the father at its side,
Whose soul in anguish wept.
They bore coffin TO il. place
| asked them who was there?
And they replied, '' babe of Grace,
The fairest Of the fair
And for that blest one do ye mourn
Whose angel wing has sped,
Motor the loved, pale and lone,
Whose hope is with the dead
| wandered to a new made grave,
And there a mother lay,
The love of him who died to save,
Had been her spirits stay
Yet sobs burst forth, Of torturing pain,
Wall ye for her who died
MOTOR that timd infant train,
Who roam without a guide.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14
"LoT's WIFE. MIR Colman, in his

"LoT's WIFE. MIR Colman, in his
agricultural address last week, illustra-
ted the folly ofmodern female educa-
ton, by an anecdote. A young man
who had for long while remained in
that useless state designated by ga half
pair Of scissors, at las! seriously deter.
mined he would procure him wife,
He got the "refusal" of one who was
beautiful and fashionably accomplished,
and took her upon trial TO his home
Soon learning that she knew nothing,
either how to darn a stocking or boil a
potato, or roast bill Of beef, he return
ed her to her fathers house, as having
been weighed in the balance and found
wanting. A SUIT was commenced by The
good lady, but the husband alleged that
she was not sup to the sample" and OF
course the obligation o retain the COM
modify was not binding. The jury in
flicted fine ola few dollars, but he
would have given fortune rather than
not to be liberated from such an rksome
engagement "As well might the far
mer Save the original Venus dc Medi.
els placed in his kitchen, said the ora
tor, ssas some ofthe modern fashionable
women" ''Indeed," continued he, "it
would be much better 10 have Lots wife
standing there, for she might answer
one useful purpose; she might san ms
baconi "-Northampton Courier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14
TURNING STATES EvIpENcE.-A

TURNING STATES EvIDENcE.-A
good story has been told of George
White, of whom we took occasion to
relate an anecdote week or two since.
He was once arraigned for horse-steal-
ing, when it was supposed ne was con-
nected with an extensive gang which
was making great depredatlons in the
country round about. Many induce
ment were held out to White to reveal
the names of his associates: but ne
maintained logged silence. An as
surauce from the Court was at last 3D.
tanned that he should be discharged,
upon which he made oath to reveal all
he knew of his accomplices. The jury
was accordingly suffered TO bring IN a
verdict of not guilty, when he was cal
led upon for the promised revelation:
81 shall be faithful to my word, SAID
he: T" be it known unto you, then, that
the devil is the only accomplish | ever
had we have been great while IN
partnership; you have seen tit to ac-
ouit me, for which | thank you; you
mau hang The depil-1 go" can cdtcs
him i"-Barre Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14
EFFICACY OF DIR. EVANSPlL

Another recent test of the unrivaiied
yIrtue of DIR. W m. Evans NseuiCilSs'
.--Dyspepsia, ten years STANDING n WI
j. Mckenzie, ITO Stanton street. was aihle.eu
with the above complaint for ten y ears Which
iucapacitated him at intervals, tor the peTlou .,
six Years in attending to his business, restored
10 nerIect health under the salutary treatment
Of DR.. Wm. Evans. re-.
The principal symptoms were-A sense VI US
tention and oppression after eating distressing
pain 10 the pit OF the stomach, nausea ,aip .ar,
appetite. giddincss, palpitation OF the nea.''
great debility and emaciation, depression OF spur
is, disturbed rest, sometimes bilious vomiting
and pain in the right side, an extreme ueerce VI
langour and faintness, any enueaSour 70 P'suSS
his business, causing Immediate exhaust'o" az"
WEAKNESS. ,,.L.,s
and none of the above symptoms have REQUIRED
since he used the medicine, lie Is no" suo"s
shd healthy man. r., ~, .ho,
He resorted 10 myriads Of remedies but they
were all Intellectual. He is wiling 10 s'. "y
information TO the afflicted respecting .nV as n.
mable bepe iii rendered 10 him by the use Vi ~
VIM. Evans medicine.
A Case of Tic DoloreuX.-Mrs ) h'
Johnson. wife Of Capt. Joseph Johnson Oh Ly ~
Mass was severely afflicted for ten ysa"s "as u
Tic Doloreux. violet pain ia her heau' auu
mitips with burning heat IN the sionh1h' Auu
49, a. iaaye her room She could find no re-
lief from the advice Of several ply s'cians' nor
from medicines of any kind, until alter shs 90 90
Commenced using DR.. Evans medicine o. Ioo
Chatham street, and from that time she began
10 amend, and feels satisfied II she contonSs .Ie
| medicine a few days longer, VIII Dc pefeeuy
cured Reference can be had as TO the ruin OF
the above, by calling at Mrs, Johnson'S daugh'-
er's Store, $50 Grand street, N r.
A SEVERE CASE OF Piles CCRED
AT 100 CHdTHAM STREET |mf' Eau Eau,
lei Sn;nnins Of Shrewsbury, Eden Town, New
Jersey. was severely afflicted with Plies i9i
more Than 20 years. Had had recourse 10 me 80
icipes of almost every description, also me aa
vice Of several eminent physicians, but never
found the slightest relief from any source what
sOever, until after he called on Dr. Evans, =,
100 Chatham street. New York, and procured
some medicine from him, from which he tonne
Immediate relief, and subsequently periee
4 cure.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

Published everg Hedaesdag morning at s., 100
per aSsilttm payable in Gdrdnce s., 30 ecithin the
year, aud $500 at the end Of the gear. Nopa-
per d .Sconfinuea uaiil all arrearages are paid,
except al The option Of the publisher.
Advertisements inserted three times at Il ! per
square and Is cts. per square for euerg subse-
quent Insertion tie 'igRiber OF Insertions 10 be
marked upon the manuscript, or copy Of The od-
pertsepent sent, or IL tciL6 continued until for
bad and charged aecordinglg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

Few men in Congress can bring an
argument 10 a point sooner than DR..
Duncan.-Pennsylrania Examiner.
Few can sooner bring galioh Oh
whiskey TO pint. Lou. Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

STEALING NO RoBBERY.--A rather
singular case of larceny, or abstraction,
or disregard Of the distinction between
meam and team, presented itself for tho
consideration Of our courts few days
since, both criminal and civil.
On Tuesday morning Of last week,
Mr. Bate, Of Camden, discovered that
his mulberry tree nursery had been VIZ
sited, aud many Of his best trees had
been taken up aud carried of. The
less being one of some value, prompted
nm immediate search tor--what shall
we call him : for one court declared him
no robbcr, and the other would not -
gree that he was trespasser; % We
shall call him mainland by tho tracks
in the fresh soil, and along the road,
aud sprinkling the leaves from the bush.
es, Mr.. llugg, constable, traced him 10
the door of certain cellar, wherein
the trees were found So far, so good,
cur city court being in session Al the
time, il was but short work TO have tho
individual thus clearly marked out, ar.
rested, bill found for larceny, and
the person arraigned for trial. But,
"oh the glorious uncertainty Of tho
law !" it is larceny, to rob your nelghs
boris hen roos,, larceny to take his
pick AXE, hoe, or barrow but although
the law is claimed 10 be the "perfecs
ton OF human reason, it is not larces
ny to enter your neighbours mulberry
orchard, aud take thence a hundred Of
his best trees The ingenuity ofcoun.
sci learned in the law. exposed the
monstrosity sending man TO prison
for merely stealing mulberry trees, and
under charge oftte court, upon a strict.
ly legal point, the prisoner was acquit.
ted +!
But that is not all; finding the Grim.
inal side of the court incapable Of sets
Ting the case, MIR. Bate brought suit
in civil acton for trespass, against
the man, before justice Harrison and a
jury, and after hearing testimony for
part Of a day and night, and the ar.
guments, pro. and con. Of able couD-
sol. the jury could not agree and afs
ter spending many hours together in n
room at PnuI's hotel, we learn that one
or two Of them escaped from the win
dow, aud thus the matter stood al our
last adyices. - Camden N. J. Mail.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

Messrs. Weber and Young two OF
the seconds in the fatal duel at Wimble.
dan, England between Capt. Elliot,
and Mr.. Mirfn, have been tried and
found guilty Of murder. The judge
in passing sentence ofdeath, told the
prisoners that their lives would be spa
red, but that they would have to un-
dcrgo a long term Of Imprisonment
The VERDICT produced no little constern-
alton among the young fashionables OF
London.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

A correspondence between Yam
kee school. master in Mississippi, and
his mother in Name:
"MAy is, 1888.
Dear SOMEONE home. A rolling
stone gathers no moss. :.
Your affec.ionate mother, till death"
JtLY 9TH, 1888.
Dear Mother---I wont. Come here
A setting hen never gets fat.
Your dutiful and obedient sons
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

EFFECTS PRODUCED ON THE SCOTCH
BY THEIR POPULAR SoNGs.-No man
who has lived among the peasantry OF
Scotland, will deny the effects produ-
ced upon them by their popular songs.
During the expedition to Buenos Ayres,
a Highland soldier, while prisoner IN
the hands ofthe Spaniards, having for
med an attachment to woman OF the
country, and charmed with the easy
life which the tropical fertility of the
soil enabled the inhabitants to lead,
had resolved to remain and settle in
South America. When he impaired
this resolution to his comrade, the lat
ter did not argue with him; but lea
ding him 10 his tent, he placed him by
his side, and sung him "Lochaber no
more" The spell was on him. The
tears came into his eyes, and wrapping
his plaid around him, he murmured,
"Lochaber nae mair! maun gang
back-Nan' The songs ofhIs child
hood were ringing in his ears, and ne
left that land ofease and plenty, for the
naked rocks and sterile valleys OF ba-
denoch, where, at the close of lille OF
toll and hardship, he might lay his
head in his mothers grave.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

Mrs. Gen. ScoTT, with Miss SooIr
three children and servants, were pas-
sengers in the Silyie dc Grasse, which
sailed from N. York for Havre on tho
Ifjtn inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

Keep thy tongue and keep thy TRENDS
for faw words cover much wisdom, and
a fool being silent is thought wise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

The Duchess de Broglie, daughter Of
he celebrated Madame de Stael, is dead.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-11-14

FoGGY MISUNDERSTANDING IN
Holland, ''says the Boston Post, sis so
common, that when party meets IN a
room and any one present wanted, the
waiter goes round with pair OF bellows
and blows the smoke from before each
face, that hemay distinguish the lndivld-
ual called for.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20

V- There was quite severe gale u
long the scabosrd on Tuesday aud We'd
nesday of last week, and a considerable
fall OF rain. AT Norfolk, the Herald
states that the tide rose within foot OF
the great tide OF 1881, owing TO the rush
OF waters down the Chesapeake aud
James river produced by the gale. A
good deal of damage was done to ship.
ping along the coast.-The Peansylva.
MIA, "a. driited from her mooriDss and
went ashore opposite the Navy Yard,
(Gosport,) but was expected to be go,
off with little difficulty. AT New York
brick house was blown down, and a
number OF chimneys Frustrated.
The rain, we understand, extended rs
high up the country as Charlottesville,
The appearances here on "Wednesday
were very flattering. but only few
drops fell.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20
Purginia Congressional Elections.

in the Pitsylvania district, Mr.. Witcher
viii oppose alr. Coles Ia The Bedford district
IN l.. Goggin has taken the field against
mr.Stuar'. In the Orange district, well or
gained opposition is preparing by the Wings
to MIR. Ex-Speaker Banks In The Abe,
marie district, fbos. w. Gllmer is announc.
ed as Candidate, but The Richmond Whiy
suggests that it is without his authority. In
the Petersburg district, delegates have been
invited 10 assemble at Surry Cour.-hcuse in
October, to nominate a candidate agains,
MIR. +. r.. Rives. III the Brunswick dis.
irIct, there will doubtless be opposition, but
none has yet appeared
in tho districts represented by Wings.
,here Ia, thus far, no opposition, except in iLe
Northern Neck district.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20
RISE OF THE LAKES. A pen,lema

Rise OF THE LAKES. A pentlemaa
I WHO has just returned from the West,
| states that:forests OF oaks have been kill
ed by the rise Of the waters in the
lakes, and that some Of the trees, on be-
ing cat down, are found 70 b. marked
with the growth of a hundred and forty
years; thus proving that, during that
long period, the waters had not before
been so high as at present.-The cat
aract OF Niagara has gained in gran,
deur, while many cultivated farms are
now only 10 be found under water, and
city lots which had been sold for thou.
sands of dollars, are in The same submer-
ged condition. Dwelling houses, barns,
&c. stand in the water and out of the wa
ter, and the fences which once divided
estates now only divide "watery wastes"
The rise has been regularly going on for
seven years, and irreguiarIy for seven
more. 1t is, however, stated in the
Buffalo Advertiser, that within the last
two or three mouths, owing probably to
tue great evaporation by heat, the wa.
ter has fallen Jew inches. Lake Erie
vs. now about four feet higher than in
1925, and Lake Ontario about six aud a
half feet higher. -=-JopR. OF Cow.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20

SILK fmportGtions into the IT, S-The
official returns to The Treasury Department
show that in the year 1921 the value Of Silks,
imported into this country was Sd ,4S6 900.
In the three successive years there was a,
steady and progressive increase 10 The a
mount Of imporiaiions, and in 1926 they rose
to the value of 8 10 ,299 900. From 1925 To-
1880 there was gradual falling off, the val.
ue OF jmportations in the last year named be-
ing SIS, 100000 Ia 1881, there was a sud-
den increase, the importstious OF tho year
rising TO 8 ,1l7 600 fn 1892, '33 and '34
they averaged about 10000 900. In 1885
they rose TO GIG, SIT 600 and in 1886 they
reached the large amount Of S22, $50 600.
During The last year, 1887, the imporiaioDs
fell 10 SI4, 1852 900, in consequence of the
commercial difficulties Of the country, and
although the latter smouni is small when
compared with The value OF Imporiaions Of
1885, il is nevertheless large item Of ma,
tjoDa! expenditure for the article 10 ques-
ton. The official statements of exports Of
Silk goods from this country during the same
series OF years show tbs, the snnua! average
shipped To other countries is only about SI,-
000, 900 IN value, and consequently that very
nearly the whole amount imported is con,
suned by the people of the United States.
1t is singular spectacle 10 behold country
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20

&C. The Richmond Enquirer calls the
attention of Country Merchants TO the
Wholesale Dealers in thst city. Itstates
that one merchant has stock amount.
ing to at least $500, OG0, laid in for cash
and at lower prices than goods can now
be purchased for at the North-aud that
there are three other houses, also in the
importing line, that have stocks on hand
probably to the same, or nearly the same
amount-besides other merchants who
have fine and extensive assor,ments.
Although the advice from US NAV not
be considered entirely disinterested, we
have no doubt that if the Richmond
merchants would advertise more liberal.
ly in The papers of the country, they
would find it quite as much 10 their pro.
fit as any resolves they could make in
Commercial Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20
7AJeshing Machine.-Ammi West of

IhJeshing Machine.-AmmiW West of
Greene. in the county ofKennebec, Me.
as we learn from the Maine Farmer, has
patented machine for threshiug and
other purposes. He has been for several
years engaged in experimenting and i'm
proving it, and has brought it to such
perfection that two men can thresh thir>
ty bushels Of grain in day. 1t is work,
ed by the weight of man, standing
upon levers or treadles. His threshing
machine is very ingeniously made Of
bearers like the radii or arms of a wheel,
and will be thrown back when stick
or stone shall pass through with the
grain. The apparatus may be affixed
to grindstone, lathe, or any other ma
chinery, with perfect ease. 1t is small
portable and strong.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20

VERMoNT.-In The 1sl, I'd, and Sd dis.
trIcts. Messrs. Slade, Hall and Everett,
lWhiss) are re elected to Congress. In The
fifth district, MIR Fletcher " i } is elect
ed. The fourth district IS doubtful. The
Burlington SentineI( ". b states that John
smith (V: Is: isprobably elected On the
other hand the Free Press, published in the
same place, and OF the same Gale, thinks that
mere Is no election, as Mr.. Smith ialIs about
one hundred and fifty sbori OF majority in
The towns heard from. The y h;os !, ia
said, will add some hundreds 10 their ,na;or;.
iy tor Governor, and increase their strength
in the Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20

g. The st. Louis Republican states
that General Gaines had issued an order
directing the troops in garrison at JEFF
feison Barracks, 10 march Immediately
Tor the council ground appointed by the
Cherokees, il the Indian territory. The
troops are placed under the command OF
Maj, d. Riley. The first regiment of
Dragons, stationed at Fort Leavenwortb
is also detailed for the expedition. Its
the intention OF General Gaines TO be
present at the council himself.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20

&A remarkable Mineral Spring has
been discovered on the land of Mr.. Rob-
ert Brinkley. at the eastern base of the
Warm Springs mountain. 1t is strong
ly impregnated with alum. copper, and
iron, and it is thought will be valuable
in cutaneous diseases. We tasted it a
lew days ago, but found it entirely too
strong to drink. Taken as it comes
from the spring, we should think it
would be enough to vomit a rhiuoceros
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-20
SPECTATOR.
-sTAUMgoM-
THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 1888

a5- We have seen it stated in NUN.
Der of papers. on the authority Of cor
respondent of the Baltimore Patriot, that
robbery and murder had been commit.
ted recently near the Warm Springs.
We are grati6ed TO be able to saw that
the story is entirely without Foundation.
No circumstance has occurred 20 give
the least preteXt for the report.