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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

Whenever 1t became necessary for them
to take the field in earnest, il would add
to the uniformity of their appearance, and
contribute to their being readily brought
into discipline, for nothing more than
similarity Of dress contributes to raise
among men an esprit da corps. Expense
would form no objection 10 it; for nothing
would be requisite more than a suit of
clothes, suitable for the working dress Of
a farmer or mechanic, which they might,
if they chose, wear while abou. their esu-
al avocations and then all a man would
have to do, would be to put on his accou
tremenis, and shoulder his musket, to be
ready to form one of an efficient body of
citizen soldiery, wanting nothing but a
little instruction to enable them TO act eff
fectively in the public defence.
1t would perhaps be well TO allow GER
tain privileges or emoluments to such CT
tizens as would form themselves into vo-
~lunteer corps, to be kept constantly trail
ned, who, on any sudden occasion, would
be able TO do good service at a moments
warning, opportunities for which, in some
parts of the county, are continually oc-
curing and it would serve TO keep alive
a military spirit in the whole body of citi.
gems liable to bear arms
The above is one among many systems
proposed for the improvement of the mill
tia. There appears to be a decided move.
ment, in MANY portions OF the country, to-
wards this object, and it is high time that
something was done for effecting it. Dn-
ring a long peace, the militia system has
fallen into such disrepute, that a parade
is generally considered a fit subject for
mirth, and a burthen to the citizen, rather
than a benefit to the community. When
such an institution becomes unpopular
with the community, its existence is of
but little value, and it is time that it be
wholly dispensed with, or so changed as
to be Invested Of its inconyenient aud one
rous features, and all that is really valua-
Bile about it, so modified as to render it
useful when circumstance may require
its actual service.
We commend the subject to the ntten-
ton of our brethren of the press, whose
province and duty it is to discuss all mat
tiers Of public concernment, and propose
such amendments as their wisdom may die.
tate. Although scarcely any two would
approve OF the same Identical plan, yet
the proverb hath it that sin a multitude
of counsellors there is safety" and those
whose duty 1t is to act directly on matters
pertaining to the public veal, may catch
an idea, or pick up a notion on the sub
ject, which may be useful when they
come TO give it their attention, with a
view to action.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
From the Alexandris Gazette.
THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIVES.
SENTATIyES

DIN -
We are not ofthose who think that Mr..
GARLAND, the present temporary Clerk
of the present u%norganized House of Re-
representatives., should 60 "unwhipt of jus.
tice." We consider his whole course OF
conduct, as far as regards the difficulty
now existing in the House, 10 be SO outra-
geous and unjustifiable, that il calls for
the indignant rebuke Of the honest and in
dependent presses of the country.
When a man, in the discharge Of any
trust confded to him, assumes, unneces-
sarily, a sanctimonious air and manner,
and makes loud professions of his sinceri-
tv, we are so uncharitable as TO distrust
his motives, and, very apt, to set down as
hypocrisy that which he would fain have
the world believe to be candour and fair
ness. Ii cannot have escaped the notice
of our readers that, throughout the whole
affair, Mr.. Garland has suffered no OPP
portunity TO escape, in which he did not,
cant about his conscience, and make ap.
meals before "God and his country" &C.,
&c. We place himself, therefore, in the
list of those unfortunate individuals, who
"%affect a virtue though they have it not"
and who seek to hide their obliquity oil
conduct, by crying out they are going
straight forward.
Mr.. GARLAND is a candidate for re-
~election-and his hopes of success depend
entirely upon his favor with the Admin
stration party.-To offend that party, is
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

SUNDAY IN New ORLEANS Sunday
IN New Orleans is regarded as a weekly
holiday by all classes-as a day for fun
and frolic. The Theatres are open, and
are usually more crowded than at any
other time the papers are nearly all pub
lished on Sunday. and it is set apart as a
general parade day for the military. AS
an example of the truth of our assertion,
we extract the following from the N. Or
leans Picayune of Sunday, Nov. 1.
"This is Sunday. Who's going to
church WHO'S going a hunting and
fishing who's going to Carrollton-to
the Lake-over the river?-Who's going
to the Theatre to night?-Eh? Don't
all speak at once"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
General WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON

General WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
was born on the ninth day of February
1873, in Charles City county, Virginia
at the ffHmiiy-soat, OF the James River
called Berkeley, about seventy miles be-
low Richmond. His father was BENJA-
MIN HARRISON, a lineal descendant Of the
celebrated General of that name, who
held a commission in the parliamentary
armies, during the English civil wars, and
who, for his devotion TO Republican prIn-
| ciples, persisted on the scailold. BENJA-
MIN HARRISON was a distinguished citl-
zen of Virginia, much honored and high
ly trusted by his fellow citizens. He was
brother. in law to PEYToN RANDOLPH, the
first President of Congress, and was him
self a member of hat body, during the
wears l774, 1878, and 1916. 1t was prin-
cipalIy through his influence that JoBN
HANCOCK was chosen TO preside over the
Congress, as successor TO PEyToN RAN
poLpH. He was Chairman of the Gem.
mittee of the Whole House when the DE.
cLARArIoN OF INDEPENDENCE was finally
agreed TO /; and his signature is borne up.
on that celebrated document. Having re.
tired from Congress, he was elected q
member of the Virginia House Of Dele
gates, over which body he presided, as
Speaker, until 1882, when he was elected
Governor Of the State.
BENJAMIN HARRIsoN died poor, leay-
ing three sons, of whom WILLIAM HEN
RY HARRISON was the youngest. AT his
| fathers death, he was a minor, and was
left, by his fathers will, to the guardian
ship Of ROBERT MoRRIs, the celebrated H.
nancier. He had selected the practice OF
medicine as a profession, and was dIligent-
ly pursuing his studies with that object,
at Hampden Sydney College, when the
disasters OF the Indian War, on the North
Western Frontier, and the call for men
and officers for The defence OF the settlers,
induced him to enter into the military SER
vice. His guardian would have dissua-
Ged him from this determination, but
Washington, his fathers friend, approved
of it, and gave him a commission of en-.
sign, in the first Regiment Of United States
Artillery, then stationed at Fort Wash
ington, on the present site of the city OF
Cincinnati, and under the command OF
Gen. st. CLAIR, Governor OF the North
West Territory, and Commander-ln-chief
of the military forces in that section OF the
country.
AS soon as he received his commission,
young Harrison, who was, al this time,
but 10 years Of age, fastened TO join his
regiment, and arrived at Fort Washing
ton shortly after the disastrous defeat Of
St. Clair, neal the head waters of the
| Wabash. This was a time Of great dan.
ger and alarm. Shortly after his arrival
at Fort Washington, he was appointed to
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

NAMEs.-Emma is from the German,
and signifies a nurse Caroline from the
Latin, noble minded; George from Greek,
a farmer; Martha from Hebrew, bitter
ness the beautiful, though common name,
Mary, is Hebrew, and means a drop oI
salt water-a tear Sophia from Greek,
wisdom; Susan from Hebrew, u lily Ro-
bert from German, famous in council ;
Thomas from Hebrew, a twin.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

WISE 'UN.-An old nobleman having
married a young girl, was asked how he
could possibly, at his years, hope to pos
sess the heart of so young a female. He
replied, that he had rather possess a cor
ner of her heart than the whole heart of
an old woman, who was lettering into the
grave like himself.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
Pc g .
From the New York Observer.
THE STREAM OF DEATH.

lhL 2lhfSAh VI bEAtlls
There is a stream whose narrow tide
The known and unknown worlds divide,
Where all must go.
Its waveless waters, dark and deep,
Mid sullen silence, downward sweep
With moanless flow.
/ saw where, at the dreary food,
A smiling infant p~rattiing stood,
Whose hour was come;
Untaught of i'll, it neared the tide,
Sunk, as to graded rest, and died
Like going home.
Followed with langnid eye anon,
A youth, diseased and pale, and wani
And there alone.
He gazed upon the leaden stream,
And feared to plunge-l heard a scream,
And he was gone.
And then a form in manhood's strength,
Came bursting on, till then at length
He saw LIES bound;
lie shrunk and raised the bitter prayer
Too lste-his shrek of wild despair
The waters drowned.
Next stood upon that surgeless shore.
A being bowed with many a score
Of toilsome years.
Earth bound and sad he left the bank,
Back turned bis dimming eye, and sank,
All full of fears.
How bitter must those waters be,
O, Death, How hard a thing, ah me!
1t is to diel
/ mnsed-when to that stream again,
Another child Of mortal men
With smiles drew nigh.
otis the last pqng,' he calmly said
"To me, O DEATH thou hast no dread;
Saviour, | come!
Spread but thine arms on yonder shore
/ see .-ye waters bear me o'erl
There is my home !"
JUST MARRIED.
She stands Town looking on the sparkling tide
Of the bright river, half in bashful fe.r,
Half bounding joy, to find herself a bride;
Her blue eyes ~glistened with an infant tear,
Her lips apart,
color raised-and you may almost hear
Her beating heart.
lie sits beside tho rivers bank his eyes
Upturn'd to her sweet face, with looks so full
)f admiration, as if earth supplies
To him no object half so beautiful;
One ringlet fair
Ia. left its sister curls, and nesting lies
In his dark hair.
is The twilight of a summer eve;
A crimson flush just tips the western trees,
rs though The lingering sun beams sighed to leave
That loving couple fair, sweetening the breeze
With honey words,
flowers and ripping streams, low humming be
And singing birds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
The Wing Candidate
FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
Rom tho National E4tcQigcaeey.

For the information Of a large class Of citizens,
who have more recently than others arrived at an
age to take past in the scenes Of active life. and
may be inclined TO ASK -fWho is General HARRl,
son I'VE subjoin a brief sketch Of his character
and services, which we derive from a contemporary
jnrrnei. Few living patriots can produce u title so
strong to the gratitude and affections of their fellow
citizens.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
IelU Sh0NlS,

IoMPRISING every variety of new styled ana
fashionable Shawls, just opened by
Oct. IL, 1889. A. ROBINSON & co.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
VOLUME 40.
BUR5S3 S~1EalSaaI
CONFECTIONERY & BAKERY.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the ciii
Gems of Martinsbufg. and the public general
ly, that he has added to bis Bakery, on Burke ST.
a la, ge assortment of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
SA1DIDHllNSo
Saddles
Brides, III Harness, &c
O.
JOHN HELFERSTAY

n RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
IA public generally, that he has just returned
from Baltimore, where he has purchased a very
large and splendid assortment of Material, (com-
prising Bride Bits, Stirrup Irons, Buffalo Skins,
Hames. Cart Saddles, &C. suitable for the manu-
facture of Saddles, Brides, Mortingals, and every
! variety of Harness, in a manner, combining neat
ness and strength, TO a degree that cannot be sur
passed by any establishment in this section oicoun-
try.
In returning bis thanks to his friends for past pa
tronage, he earnestly invites them, before purchasing
elsewhere, to give him a call, al his Shop, immedt-
ately east of the Market-House, and they may de-
pend upon getting such bargains as wilifully satisfy
their ideas ofcheopaess.
October 10, I839.-3m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
TO THE CITIzENs OF VIRGINIA!
~RRANDRETH'S PILLS.

II speak unto ~ise men, Judge ye ahat I sag
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

The New York Star says:-Brandreth $ rms are
a medicine which their own intense worth VIII al
ways secure for them a large and ready sale Ihey
have deservedly a high reputation; and as a family
and anti-bilious remedy it would be difficult to equal
them among all the patent medicines OF the present
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26

WIY -,
The New York Commercial says:-They remove
all morbid humors and purify the blood.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-12-26
Grorrrtes a,to Confectionery,

which he feels no hesitation in recommending TO
the public as fresh aud cheap. His stock consists of
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

in and acct the prices Of year following, Pcesve st
the deficiency Of the year, isas and 1894 fell heavily upon the
year 1925 which the panic year, when the sxPortacn
Of gold took place 10 such an ALARMING extent
appears that simultaneously with the decreasing crop
the loans the Bank Of England increased from the
year 1922 to 1925; the latter pat Of which period was
marked BY ap excessive speculation and prices OF proper
" and commodities expereneeda very considerable rise The
price conso February 1922 "a and in February 1925
ea which period the exchanges turned against England
The bank had in its vaults bullion to the amount Of ELL
100000 and at the end Of November
duced 81 100000 Exchequer bills had in the time
fa.n below par At the time the Government prepa
red make These facts united with the stagna
ton trade the scarcity OF breadsu eoncurred
ting panic domestic demand for specie which
reduced the Bullion $780, and the Of 81
resored which turned the tide and geld flowed
back TO the bank
At latest dates the bark precisely the position in
which placed in November 1926 when the panic
menced Since the year 1884, when the deficiency very
great and the imports OF of all kinds reached 4 800
the crops have been uniformly good The following table
Of the quantity entered for home consumption and prices for
Of
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
III u M A N III A / r.

M HERE the hair IS observed to be growing hin nothing
wv be prepo.terou than the Of oils creases
any fatty matter Their application only be
mended through the they hasten the fall
Of the hair by increasing the Of the skin When
there harsh, dry contracted skin, and where the small
blood vessels which carry nouhmen the bulb obsrnct
ed then the oils &c be good they relax the skin hut
alone they Of avail There stimulus
the vessels from their orpor and quicken the current Of the
blood. The TRIO JPHEROUS. INDICATED con-
POUND, only do Its virtues well known and
testified by thousands Of the first families every part Of the
country who II daily.
Extract from Clirehughs Treatise the hair
" will prevent the hair in every from falling off, asd
that wb,h has fallen become thin preserve the
hair all from turning grey all scur and dau
druf from the head keep the hair in the most healthy soft
and glossy state yet free from al greasy oily appearance and
induce the hair to beautiful natural curl
Sold by the proprietor, CLIREHUGH. Hair Cutter.
Of Fulton aud Broadway and Of his agents. b. Dodd
Druggist, Of Bieecksr and Broadway VIM. Minor
Druggist, Of Dey and Franklin House Mrs.
King Bookseller. Fulton street. st-lm.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
MO wEY IN A K X u +.
Thursday. September Is II. N.

Eo,.;vn exchange remains very 81 per cent, or
a 81 the sterling England, andf u on France
In the latter bills but very little Is DOING and specie 70 .e
.mo.u, Of sisa gone the packet ship su 'or
Hayr The specie have caused much ahs
from the apparently aerpi~able in which y
carried from point another This arises from the mt ic
anaction peignr borrowing and selling stocks 10 orner
70 a.e money which have been resored to during inc year
mast, The process OF settlement going and every
day and contracts run out new balances
are created which the alarm OF the banks causes Them 70 ue
ana in specie This accompanied by steady depreciation
In the value. ecure and increased caution observed
those bank which been most deeply interested
in loans Stocks again fell the Stock Exchange and sales
w,r, ,ms 1903 Was asked for State Bank and 100 offered
North American Trust Banking declined per een'-Me
chances Banking Association per cent
The Saratoga and Schenectady Rail Road Company have
declared dividend oil per cent payable on the ION INST
the approaches when the Great Western may be e.
the anxiety Cor The great qastion =
how will crop out From the domestic condition o.
Eagand this always serious question: but dou5y 80 Al THIS
omep after year Of deficiency which has exhausted all e
eanar,s Of Europe AMI very nearly the Golfers q the Bank
of England The extent o tic deficiency &c the past year and
s vital importance Of the present ersp, ony to England
,, . me numerical world be duly appreciated
by the public large IN ihii country The importation q
ai into F,pand has probably been larger during the past
go, dian ever before arising parl from great deficiency
hscron and partly from tie increased consumption
lac prop,r,ion 81 I've surplus capital of Englaad i en-
Moved IN the construction of rl roads, which have been
bas of speculation there a. well a here employing from -
a. An ooo men 1888 was year Of great manufacturing
c, which went f,r ars increasing consumption.
The consumption i now aud has been Cor series q years,
fully equal 70 the productions Of the kingdom ~ TIC most favor
able seasons unavorable therefore, the deficiency
must be supplied FROM abroad for which purpose gold only
Immediately available AMI must leave he country y lhe 'm 80
ten &C deficiency unti The iecrcassd exports o. m'hu'
lures agar The exchanges in favor OF Ensh ihe POI
ton 81 affair. in 1885, when The Bank nearly stopped ~
men was ,rry ike the present. The following table o Tie
crop, asd prices Cor &C ycar prior 10 $50 promising
~ 0os 600 ar. average crop -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
CARTER AND THORP,
Book, Sob and sasalegue Printers,

we. %, Exchange Place
RookS Pamphlets. Cards, Circulars Handbis, Cata
II iogues, and every description of Mercantile, Law or No
tarial blanks, executed on the moderate terms
ess carter aud Thep return thanks for the very liberal
patronage hitherto extended to them and would respectfully
inform the public that their type presses, Sc entirely
NEW ard Of the most approved STYLE they entertain but little
doubt OF giving satisfaction to all who may enrus them with
orders.
10 be particular, No. So Exchange Place. s6in'
DOCKS OF HERALDRY.-T. BROWN, Stone deal
ID Engraver has removed to 233 Broadway opposite the
Park-Coas Of Arms Crcsts, Cyphers Embemsc subjects
&c. engraved stone Diamonds asethy.t topaze crystals
&c-bough in the rough, cut to any FORM Ladies' Sea,
Pencil Cases sgnet Rings &c. engraved with Goats Of Arms
Crests, Notices, or any other device.
Goats of Arms painted and forwarded to any part Of the
United States
Books Heraldry kept, with upwards Of 100000
Goats ef Arms feund. s6-st'
DUCKLIN's PATENT RAILWAY COOKING STOVE.
ID As the approaching for housekepers supply
themselves this useful and article, their aen
ton solicited before psrchasng to the Raoay Stove
being altogether the best in the market for the purposes Of
cooking Hundreds have been sold this city within the last
IL months every instance far known, have given
perfect satisfaction.
Also for SALE the Great Western" Cooking Stove for
ships boats and hotels II is exhibiting at the Me
chanics' Fair Castle Garden. L. FIELD,
s6-lmr 23l Water street.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
LEARY s. COMPANY.
FnsIBiOns-Fall 1888.
LEARY CO.'S Fall Fashions viH be exhibited this day, at
No. a .asfor House and No. Broad Street
REMARKS
FnshiOms-Fall 1889

LEARY CO.'S Fall Fashions UH De erAt6ued Mts day, al
No. 4 .4stor House aud No. Broad Street
REMARKS.
3- IT years FIRST introduced ourselves
New York public fashionable Hat Makers, and esta
bshed system Of business at original, which,
having strictly maintained in practice the present time has
acquired fabric reputable distinction seldom attained
The superior facilities, long experience, and critical know
then generally prevalent for the manufacture and sale
of Hats adopt system every department. peculiarly
own BY which engaged furnish, at reduction Of ncarly
article not inferior in quality and style to the
most costly An amos Unprecedented revolution in this
branch Of manufactures accomplished and consequently
very important saving the the result Of
successful efforts
worthy Of remark that few years ago, onlv
the prevailing European h les Of Hats the pattern fashions
fer this the practice, also Of wearing the Lon
don and Partisan prevailed to considerable
smoug fashionable citizens Now, however, feel
pride saying that the scale for while
featured ARTICLES holding its unrvae precedence all
others at home it has also acquire envabe distinction
abroad the Of dis.
nguhed foreigners and travelling Americans amply
The fashions Of the day-whch, acknowledge
leader longer borrow from foreign standardare orr
pisa with us, and will continue to be.
The result Of Mr. Lear investigation Of the merits Of
Transatlantic Hats durag his Writ Of many months,
France and England has confirmed prsconceived
opinions of the uadoub ed superiority of fabric every
particular regards TASTE elegance utility and decides
perpetuate what had already comnenceda standard
ofAMERICAN FASHIONS
The fall PATTERN, winch this day introduce, pre-
sens model Of symmetry and beauty hereto
fore produced LEARY co.
s3 lw No. 4, Astor House and Broad Street.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
Sales nc the stock Exchange.
SaaQe Of Trnsle.

The prevalence Of eaery winds for few days has caused
the arrival Of unusual number of vessels from Europe bring
ing large eigtts Of merchandise. These goods much
the interior Of the country and the produce Of the
farmers is abundaatly sufficient means OF payment To
bring the and importer together there wants but
Of the derngcd currency order to furnish
circulating medium which shall fairly make the exchange OF
commodities There Is, however yet great question which
crop will be in demand and until that decided by the
val OF the steamboat neither the western the southern
banks will be disposed operatehence se quiet OF trace
SueARSnce last notice. there has been greater de.
which has been met by increased
disposition effect sales part Of holders Sales reach
about sshd.a 7as Rico saio r st. Croix 6ia6i
for New Orleans-soms Brown Havana al SLASH