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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
A OAIEiDc

EHAVING employed a young lady iron
LIZ Mfs. Wiilard's Seminary. Troy. N
York, recommended by Mrs WllIsrd.) "a
instruct my daughters, am willing 10 take
as boarders. a few Ionmg Ladies'. on the
following terms:
BOARD and INSTRUCTION. in the differ.
ent branches Of English. si25. per the
Scholastic year Of ten months; Music on
tho Piano, and use Of the Piano. per Tho
same time, s35; FsEscB. per the same
time. Sl2.
4T-lf the session OF FIVE months is pre-
ferfed, The charges will be in proportion.
SARAH r Il STRiBLING.
near Beryuiile. Ciorks county, Va
April IS, 1888. st
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
Bargains i! Bargains Z!
TT TT An hiE e. ST'EpuE'NS ar. nor 70

Bargains ! Bargains
EEAMNiE & STEPHENS are now re
A1 ceiving and opening an assortment
of
SPRING q SUMMER GOODS,
which they can with safety say are very
cheap, but TO make true the assertion, our
customers and the public generally are
requested TO call. examine, aud Judge for
themselves. We have
Blue, Black, and Fancy Colored
Cloths,
CASSIfERES & CASSINETT,S,
Black, d Fancy Cord Summer Cloths,
to which we would particularly invite the
attention Of those who want cheap coats.
French Chtnfses, English and Domes-
tic Calicoes; Rich d. beautiful Chaly
and Laarns; Black and Fancy Col.
iored SILKS. A henry stock Of Brown
Bleached d Cold DOMESTIC GooDs,
Groceries, Hard and Queens Ware !;
together with almost every article kept in
a retail esta blishment-w which will he sold
very cheap. April 25. 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

0c- The Hon. Eleazer w. Ripley, member Of
the House of Representatives, from Louisiana.
died at his residence in New Orleans, on the
goth of March last, making the eighth seat in
the House of Representatives that has been va
Gated By death, or otherwise, this session.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

Another CHEF GoNE.-The celebrated Sem
mole Chief, Jumper, died at New Orleans on
the 18th ult.. where he had been confined by
sickness for about two months. His funeral wa,
attended by the Military, and conducted with
the honors Of war. His pipe, tobacco, rife, and
ding 10 the CUSTOM of his fathers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
William Able,

A NNOUNCES to his friends and the
n public generally, that be has the Ma
chiDery Of his Chair e. Cabinet Est0blisk
n,enf al this time. in foil operation BY horse
power, aud from the facilities thereof bo
will be enabled TO offer all articles In bis
line to the public, at more reduced prics
than they have hitherto been offered Id
thissection Of country. and finished 10 .
much more superior style.
aE- TUR MING Of every description,
such as Columns for Porticoes, Mantle
pieces. and Newell Posts, Bannisters. aad
Angle Blocks. will be executed on the
most reasonable terms.
April 10, I63e.--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
Martinsburg Savings Institution,
APRIL "a, 1895.

TNHE annual election for directors oil
L this Institution. will be held on Mon
day the 18th day of May neat, at the Office
of the Institution.
Each Deposition who has been such for
six successive months, and each stockhol
der, has right to vote for nine directors
Of the Institution, for the year ensuing the
second Monday in May next.
ID, II. CONRAD,
April 25, IS3S,-3t President
JUDGEs OF ELEcTIoN.-Seaman Gar
ard, d. II. Doll, John Matthews, Jacol
Poisal, Richard McSherry.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
PUHLIC NALE.

WILL he sold by the undersigned
w trustee Of Joseph Harris (coIored
mani for the benfisof William Barney.
on Saturday ne istt day Of May. at the
residence OF said Harfis. a quantity Of
personal property conveyed by ssid dSed.
consisting among other things. Of I Hosse.
one Cosv, one three gear old Hsyer. one ftco
year old do, one CAY, and one sstt Of Coo
pers 1oots.
Terms Cash.
JOHN w. STEWART.
ApriI 10, 1888 Trustee;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
JEFFERSON COUNTY.

The contest in Jefferson was spirited and vi
gorous. The Delegation, last winter, was di-
yided, each political party having one member.
Ia consequence of that division, both parties en-
tered the campaign this spring with determi-
nation to bring their entire force into the field,
the one. for the purpose Of securing its recently
acquired foothod, and the other, for regainipg
its lost ascendancy. The contest was fierce, and
the victory decisive. The wings triumphed.
clncts;
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

NORSYTH NANKEENS --Manufac
II tured from Nankecn Cotton, grown
in Georgia. For sale BY
J. w. BOYD g. Co.
May 2. 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

o. The chain bridge across Wills Creek. at
Cumberland, Md, fell down on the morning Of
the 25th ult. Two men and a boy were upon
the bridge at the time of its fall, all Of whom
escaped unhurt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

Confectionery, Fruit, &c.
M INT, Lemon, Rose. add Horehound
I'VE Candy; Lemon Drops. Rose Al
monds, Burnt do; Kisses; Preserved Gin
ger, do. Citron /; Almonds. English Wal
nuts. Filberts, Raisons, best, Figs. Lem
ons, very fine, Oranges. sweet: all fresh
and fine. WIN. DOhoEf.
April as, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
DipelItna H,onsr .
Two Excellent OrCharsIs.

Of grated fruit; good Barns and Stables.
SMOKE House, Corn House, Uagoa Sheds,
and all other out buildings of necessity or
convenience on a farm.
OF this land. about TITO HUNDRED
IND NINETY ACRES are cleared.
sno in high state of cultivation the ha
lance Well clothed with fine thritiv Tim
Der. The cleared land is divided ,ato Gle.
ven different fields. all under good fence
with constant water running through each
OF them producing l1xuflantly. Wheat,
Rye. Corn. Oats. Timothy, Clover. aud
every other description ofcrop which good
land IN this section Of country is capable
OF producing - besides. being eqaal. as a
Grasing Farm TO any other.
GA further description Of this proper
y is deemed unnecessary, as persons wish.
ling % purchase will no doubt view the
premises and judge for themselves.
9J~ ERMs will be accommoda, and
PRICE low. CATHARINE GROVE,
JACOB A. GROVE.
April IS, ls5s.--tf
The Hagerstown Torchlighi, and Chambers.
burg Repository will insert the above times
each aud send their bills to this Office for coliec.
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
GREAT ATTRACTION !
NEW STORE 8

NNW 6EUlAlE )
FHSHE subscribers have the pleasure Of
h informing the public, that they have
commenced the MERCANTILE BusIHEss If
Martinsburg. They are situated immedi
ately opposite Mr.. Lauck's and adjoining
the Court house and are now receiving q
rery large stock Of entirely
NEW AND FRESH GOODS,
which is something new in this county.
Their supply Of .Ne,c Spring Goods, will be
found one Of the most SPLENDID and gene
raj assortments, that has ever been offer
ed in this market; and decidedly cheaper
than they have been sold in this place
before. Their stock of Fancy Goods is
large and desirable.
a.. We ask call from all who wish Il
purchase bargains, as we will promise to
do them good.
A. ROBINSON s. Co.
April 25, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

NROCERlES.--Tbe subscribers have
U fine assortment of GRocERiEs. A
superior article Of Tea. a BEAUTIFUL article
Of Brown Sugar; Prime Coffee; Chocolate
Rice, PEPPER; Spice. Ginger Mace, sal
Aratus. sc. &c. Iobaeco--prime article,
Good article OF tobacco, i2t cents. To
gether with a general and large stock Of
Groceries, which can he sold cheap
A. ROBINSON & Co.
April 25, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

at the stable OF Peter Gardner, in Martins
burg; on Wednesdays and Thursdays at
the Sulphur Spring. at the stable Of Mr..
Lucas and ON Fridays and Saturdays a,
the stable Of William Masi,n. in Geraris.
town, land will he let to mares a, the low
Price OF 80 90 the single leap ; 81 the sea
son and SO 10 insure a mare with foal.--
Those having mares not with foaI. are re
quested 10 enter them as early in the sea
son as possible. as il may he the las, time
they will have an opportunity Of 40 vaIua
bic horse rs Sir Peter. Great care will
be taken Of mares quito Sir Peter. but no
responsibility for accidents or escapes.
JOHN HARNESS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
FRESH GROCERIES AND FINE
OLD LIQUORS.

VNE have just received LogfsLump
w and Bro,cn SUGAR, Rio and 81
Domingo COFFEE. Gun Po,oder and
Hsson Teas. Cheese. Tobacco. RICE.
Chocolate. Orleans .Molasscs, 5th Proof
Cognac Brandy. Holland Gin. ". f.. Rum.
L. =. Sicily and .Mersailes Madeira,
Brorn Sherry, Dry Lisbon and Malaga
WINES, Unlikely. &c.
J. w. BOYD & Co.
May Q, 1885,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

OCommandants Of Companies are re-
CURED TO report according to law, to the
Commanding Officer Of the Regiment, the
strength aud condition Of their respective
companies, on the first day Of the training
ROB'T v. SNODGRASS,
Col. 67h RegI, y. "
April Q5, 1S3S.--5t
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

BERKELEY COUNTY.
The election for Delegates in this county was
was carried BY the wings without opposition
the Van Buren, party having no candidates in
the field. The vote w as as follows
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
D ! 4 D

On Friday night the goth inst. Mrs. SrIp
widow Of the late Martin Slip, near Shep
herdstown-
On Thursday morning last. GEORGE,
son of MIR. William Reed. Of this town
aged 10 years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
What +! Look at This |!

What ! LOOK at This !!
BbOMESTICS.-4 900 yds. British ant
EP Domestic Prints; 1000 yards heavy
"A Brown Gotten, for laa els; Brown
and Bleached do. 6icents--and less, rath
er than miss; Callicoes, 7 cents-gooc ar
ticle; and ali other Goods 10 the same pro
portion. For sale by
A. ROBINSON & Co.
April Is, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
NEW GOODS.

HBURNs g. SEIBERr are noy re.
ED ceiving and opening large and
general supply Of
Spring & Summer Goods,
comprising almost every article usually
kent in a retail store. They therefore
invite the,, friends and the public gene
rally. to examine their stock Of goods. as
tbey feel confident that they will be able
10 sell them on as good terms as they can
be purchased in the valley.
April 10, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

v VIE training oil the ofhc'
Il Regiment, V. M . will
commence on WEDNESDAY,,
the Esd day Of May, at the
usual place. in the town of
Martinsburg, and continue
three days
The Regimental Muster
will be held on SATURDAY,
the Goth day Of May, at the
usual time ard place. All
officers required by law, will
attend the Training and Re.
gimentaI muster.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
BALTIMORE MARKET.

from the Patrios Of April IS.
ELoUR.-Tr Transactions light. Wagon price
81 IS; Store do. 81 rs cents
WHEAT.-No transactions in domestic wheat.
Sales OF two parcels OF Foreign red, made al
8 Sc cents
CoRS.--Sales for shipment made ut T6 III cts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
NfNW @OWiDSo

ANEW GOODS
W E have just finished opening a new
Wv and pretty lot Of SPRING .4yvL
SUMNER GOODS, TO which we res
pectfully invite tho attention Of purcha-
sers. J. w. BOYD g. 60.
May Q, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

sthuUHt WHICH Hdt CUItl-
menced and will end on
the first Of July. public
days excepted) al the fol
lowing places, viz On
MONDAYS and TUESDAYS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
PEDIGREE

4
My horse Sra PETER is beautiful bloos
bay. foil five feet four inches high, wa,
nine years old last spring. lie IL re
markedly sure horse. aud bis colis are IN
commonly large and likely: he was cot
ten by tie celebrated iosl gcttei and h,sh
blooded Lawrence; he hy Sir Archy. dam
by the imported horse Sir Harry; grand
dam iy ChaDtieleerj 6 grand dam by
Mead's Old Celer; gg grard dam by the
celebrated running horse Lees old Mark
Anthony ;gggg,snd dsm BY the import
cd horse flimnap; gggg grand dam by
the imported Old jolly Roger. out OF the
old imported mare Mary Gray-h- was
out Of a ve'y fine mare. by the imported
horse Wonder. and she from mare. by
the imported horse Alderman. Sir Peter
was never trained TO run having been bred
and owned by gentleman who bad no
propensity that way. purchased him with
a view 10 stand. on account Of his good
size. pure blood, and excellence AZ ioal
geiter. WIN. X. JOHNSON.
Chesterfield. January 10. 1882.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
PoStpOnernent,

The above sale is postponed until Mon
day the Ilih day OF June next. being the
first day Of June Court.
May 2 lS3S.--td.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
Pulling Mill, Cardjng Machine, and
Saw mill,
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
ESflE undersigned will rent for one year
II from the first Of April. the fulling
Mill, csrdiog Machine. and Saw Mill, sit
uate near the drains OF Back Greek. 10
Berkeley County; The works are all in
good repair. ana are situate in neighbor-
hood that will furnish them good business.
n required, house will he rented with
The above works. For terms, application
can he made 10 Mr. William Long 10 Mar.
iinsbufg, or the undersigned living near
the premises,
HENRY G KITCHEN. admr
IF WiiIiam Murphy, decd
March ID lss7.-t(.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

EBONNEIS-Ladies and Misses white
ED and colored Straw Bopnets. Grecian
and Cottage just received and for sale
BY WILSON & DOLL
April 10, 1888.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

|THE undersigned viii expose 10 sale,
J. at public auction, at the residence
Of Josiah Roberts, en- Friday tho iiil
day Of Nay neat. quantity OF
Personal PROPERTY.
conveyed 70 me BY said Roberts, cousis
ting OF Horses, some first rate Brood
Mares and Colts, Fresh Mich Cows, and
Young Catle; 90 first-rale Sheep, with
10 Lambs |; and 90 head OF Hogs ;--alsc.
one Road Wagon. one Cart. one Gig and
Harness, Barshesr Ploughs. Double
and two single shovel Ploughs. one Har
row. one Cutting Box, and 500 weight Of
BACON Also
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
such as Beda and Bedding. one Stove,
one Twenty four hour Clock. Sc. Also
Forty .acrcs Of Grain in the ground first.
rate.
e. The sale will be made upon a cred
II Of six months upon all sums Of IS and
upwards. purchasers giving bonds with
approved security.
ROBERT BURNS.
April 25, lS9S.-2w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
The High FLOODED Horse
ER p u u ID r..

A. kNE OF the largest Of the Sir Archv
~ and Sir Harry stock. viii stand this
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

n very ldi &c dhu oHtcbtfu stutk VI ufdtk
and colored Silks, Of new style;
French Muslins and Lawns;
Splendid assortment Of French, British
and Domestic Prints;
Black and White Chints and Lawns oil
a superior quality;
Black Bombazines and superior Black
and Colored Calicoes
A large stock Of Jaconetts and Cam
brics cheap;
Figured, Striped and Barred Muslins /;
Bobbinett Thread Edging and Insertion;
A splendid stock of Hosiery, which can
be sold astonishingly cheap;
Fine White Clicked Stockings for 10
cents !; beautiful Plain. do, I2a,
Plain Ribbed and Embroidered Cotton
d. cheap as dirt and cheaper 100;
Splendid stock Of Silk Thuel and Silk
Understanding new;
French Worked Collars, Fancy Hand
kerchiefs, Cravsts and ScarIs;
Handsome Ribbands
English and Plain Straw Bonnets
Also, the Latest Style Of Shoes very
neat together with many other articles
in the Fancy line,--just received. and foi
sale BY A. ROBINSON & Co.
| April IS. 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
Dl9UASo
Dye SfxnS, Paints. SC.

a FRESH and full supply Of the above
IN articles is on hand. which ] offer TO
he.pabl'c on the best terms. Among the
assortment NAV he found the s,,Ilowiny
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

O'Ferralps majority, Sc.
The high waters at the time OF the election,
operated much against Mr.. O'Ferrall, paIticu-
larry al Casters and the Court House. Had not
the high waters prevented full turn out Of the
voters, his majority would have been much grea
Ter, and, probably not much short Of 100.
Yours.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

VI FITs-Fhte Limestone land,
TO which about ONE HUNDRED more
can be added, IL the purchaser desire il !.
equsi in strength and fertility OF soil to sny
IN the great Valley OF Virginia tits line
ly wairred. and well improved as to build
lngs... &c, having upon il large aud ccm-
modious Brick
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
MORGAN COUNTY.

MORGAN COUNTY.
BATH, April 30.
DEAR Sir The following is a correct state
ment Of the vote taken in Morgan county on the
26th inst. for a member Of the House Of Dele
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
Farm. for Sole,

Wiz subscribers offer for sale their
n Tract Of Land, situated about four
miles north west OF Martinsburg. Berkeley
County coDtairing .haut
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
HAMPSHIRE.

The election in Hampshire resulted in the
choice of odell, (Whig,) and Park, (Conserva.
tive,) the former by majority Of AZ, and the
latter by Z. The vote stood thus:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02
Reginlcnfal Orders !

B sHE training of the officers OF the 9th
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

"ILS0N g. DOLL have just recei.
w we'd and opened large and general
assortment Of fresh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-05-02

Gilmer and Southall, (Whigs) are reported
TO be about 40 votes ahead Of Rivos, (conserva-
t've) and Randolph (sub- Treas.) and the polls
Kept open at one precint. G. 4 S. supposed &c
be elected.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14

PHILOSOPHY OF ADVERTISING.

=. II may be worth while TO communicate
q young tradesmen the ideas of am old one
OH this subject; they are simply aud briefly
as follows:--The first utility of frequent
and regular advertising consists in this:
there is at all times large class Of persons,
both in country and town, who have no
fixed places for the purchase OF certain ne
cessary articles, and are ready to be sway
ed and drawn towards any particular place
which is earnestly brought under their no
tice. Indifferent to all, they yield without
hesitation to the first who asks, Then, in
the country, considerable number of per-
sons, who wish supply Of the article ad-
7ertised, and do not know of any particular
place where tits to be got being thus fur
nished with the address Of a person who
can supply them, naturally open commu-
nication with that address, which, perhaps,
leads to much ulterior business. People
in the country are also liable to be favor
ably impressed by the frequent sight Of a
name in the Newspapers. The advertising
party acquires distinction in their eyes and
thus they are led, in making a choice, TO
prefer him. But by fan the most important
SShSSs VI ddNNitloiIl5 OhD VI dh lhbiCSb
nature, it conveys the impression that the
pretending or not pretending or not
quackish---is anxious for business. One
who is anxious for business, is .unavoidably
supposed to be an Industrious, attentive
civil person, who keep the best Of articles
at the cheapest rate, does every thing in
the neatest and most tradcsman-like man
er, and in general uses every eXpedient to
crafty and attach customers. People, OF
course like to purchase under those circum-
stances, and the system of advertising
assuring that such circumstances exis
at this particular shop. Such are the
opinions of the old tradesman alluded
10, and they are certainly, supported
by fact for wherever, an extensive or regu'
lar system OF advertising is practised, ant
no back drawing or unconquerable circum
stances exist, it is usually. seen TO be atten
.ded with considerable share of success
One feature in the phylogophy of the sub
ject must be carefully attended to. Afain
and unfrequent system of advertising dt
not succeed not even in proportion. "Drnl
deep, or taste not the Plerian spring.
(Chambers's Edinburgh Jounol)
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14

rior beng to some extent key to the nte.
ror, neat simplicity is an important char
acteristic in the dress of all ladies', and es-
pecially married ones. Every young wife
may have modest and delicate husband,
and in order to do this. he must first have a
modest and delicate wife. She is his polar
star, to which whether he so coniesses or
not he looks for safe and happy course
in his sublunary voyage of life. She may
not indeed transform him in day or week,
nor is it certain that he will not be too stub
born In nature to acknowledge her as the
author of that reform, but under an afiec-
tionaie and prudent conrse, is not the less
certain on that account to its accomplish
ment for if she persevere, she mustultimate-
ly succeed. No husband, who has any
claim to the name can withstand it, and
though he may be destitute of some of the
finer feelings Of the man, must finally be
overcome by the exercise Of a true delicacy
of thought, feeling and language Of thes sof-
ter sex.--L0dies' Garland.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14

Cork.-Many persons see corks used
daily, without knowing whence come those
exceedingly useful materials Corks are
cut from large slaps of the bark of the Cork
tree, species of the oak, which grows wild
in the countries south of Europe. The tree
is generally stripped of its bark at about ft-
teen years old, but before stripping it off,
the tree is not cut down as in the case of the
oak. It is taken while the Zee is growing
and the operation may be repeated every
eigh or nineth year, the quality of the bark
continuing each time to improve as the age
OF the tree increases. When the bark is ta-
ken of, it is singed in the flames Of strong
fire, and after being soaked for considera-
BILE time in water, it is placed under heavy
weights in order to render it straight. Its
extreme lightness, the ease in which it can
be compressed, and its elasticity, are pro-
perties so peculiar to this substance that no
efficient substitute for it has been discovered
The valuable properties Of Cork were
known TO the Greeks and Romans, who
employed it for all the purposes which it is
used at present, with the exception Of stop
piers for bottles, the ancients mostly useC
cement for stopping mouths of bottles o
vessels The Egyptians are said to hav'
made collins of Cork, which being spread OF
the inside with resiuous substance, pre-
served dead bodies from decay. In modern
times, Cork was generally used for stop
pliers to bottles till aboutthe close.of ihe ia
century, was being till then chiefly used 70
that purpose. The Cork imported int
Great Britain is brought principally from
Italy, Spain and Portugal. The quantil,
annually consumedi is upwards of 500 tops
English PaDer.