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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
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AN EDITORS TALK TO HIS ARM CHAIR.

JnsEPH r. CHANDLER, Esq, Editor of the Phila-
delphia T. S. Gazstle has been down TO Cape May
to res, awhile from the duties of his vocation
and recuperate his energies by dint OF the sea air.
sea bathing and things there to be enjoyed and
seen. While there, lie addressed sundry ePistles
to his Arm Chair, from which ws give our readers
the following
Shortly after my arrival this season,
my attention was directed, by friend, to
yonng lady of much beauty, but rathoF
DISTINGUISHED by an air Of thoughtiulness.
doubt whether, in a crowd, she would
he at once remarked as even handsome.
Though standing alone, there was upon
her brow an impress Of mind and the
s. though full, were closely pressed, as
Indicative of decision. She was, 1t was
state d to me, the only daughteroia wealthy
citizen Of a negbboring county, had been
well educated, and was esteemed for the
excellence Of her principles as well as the
extent Of her attainmens and 1t was also
added, with that peculiar emphasis with
Which young lady always pIonounces
the word, she was engaged.
60 whom is she cngaged?"
" To Henry -"
" Irenly !" said a gentleman near
Us, ethal man is unworthy such a wo,
man."
"Why ?"
"He is disapaied and by that mean
that he is addicted to all those cxcesses
which make indulgence dangerous"
&" And is such woman 20 marry a DIS.
Sipafcd man 2"
The evening following the above re-
marks | had gone down, in the twilight,
10 look al the ocean, where there should
be none present TO disturb the current oil
reflection, which tire scene always eX-
cites, or to lessen my conceptions of the
vastaess outsFroad before me, by calling
| il beautiful The vast ocean beautiful
Tic destroyer and the scpulchre Of half
our race beautiful, Tho vast image oil
that eternity, which fills all thoughts-to
call that beautiful, when It's gigantic
waves are up, and are lashjng the shore
in their majesty, is to destroy all the just
impre ssons Of the scene, and to create a
discus, for those whose conceptions oil
grandeur have no better exponent.
Leaning against the angle oil one OF the
small q" bathing houses' that stand below
the bank, and on the edge Of the beach,
was enjoying the same, when my attcn-
lion was called of by the voice oil ie'
male.
"Now that, in addition to your own
knowledge" said one to the other, (tor
there were two ladies)-"now that, III
addition 20 your own knowledge, You
have learned wha; know-and what
resolve-you will be able to Judge; ! DIS
tinguish properly between those ha6'ts
which result from laxity OF principles
and grow by Indulgence, aud those which
come from the early possession OF MEANS
and the want of some definite object 70
employ the mind or to reach the heart.
d think" sand the other, "that sec
The dlTerence--at least in man the world
makes the difference in is estlmaie-and,
sometimes, as to reward its charity, the
habH is broken, and the principle resum'
ed"
81 have never believed The princIPle
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

risen from about one h0adred 10 one hum
dred and ninety thousand annually.
The emigration project which has been
lately introduced, whereby native Afrj-
cans are induced TO come 10 the Briush
islands from Sierra Leone, ard the ada
cent coast has not yet produced any de-
cided RESETS SO far as we know. |, was
our misfortune, seine months ago, TO IN
curthe displeasure Of a Jamaica editor
by designating this sort Of emigration as
something not very far different ircm q
species OF slave trade. Still. with sub
mission, we should be glad 10 know what
kind Of inducements are held out 10 the
natives oftbe coast, to draw them over
The ocean for the sake Of . residence IN
der masters IN the West Indies. Are bar
gains made with the chiefs who thereby
assume the responsibility Of persuasion I
Or are the temptations 10 emigration held
out 10 the julicions minds Of individuals
We shall probably know more Of this
new movement in case ii promises 10 BE-
successful. - Bah. Amer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

A RIVER ON FRE.-It can no longer
he doubted that the Alabamians are WAX
ing up, as II will appear by the following
article, that they have succeeded IN set
ting their principal river on fire:
The ToMnIcBEE RIVER ON FIRE.--
While Mr.. j. NJ. Cooper was prosecuting
The removal of hebrews Shoals, after
boring to The depth OF 375 feet his anger
suddenly dropped and entirely disappear.
ed. In the space OF some several mo-
ments deep hollow sound was heard, re-
scmbling tho rumbling noise OF distant
thunder from the chasm below, aud ut the
same instant gushc d forth from the shaft
thus made clear transparent olcegnons
substance or liquid, which bois up very
similar to the eflervescencc of n boiling
pot and which owing to the sluggishness
of the current, has gradually diilused IT.
self over the whole surface Of the river.
A quantity has been collected, ard upon
application Of fire, it is found to burn e.
quail to the present sperm oil.
To crafty curiosity and make further
tests, ire has been applied TO the OIL on
I the water, and the whole surface oil the
river is now burning, temitting flame OF
most beautiful appearance, about inches
/ high, and has already extended about bali
wav down to Fort Stoddard the rcflec-
lion of which upon the horizon at night,
presents a most sublime spectacle, far sur
passing in grandeur and beauty Of appear
ance the aurora borealis. - Mobile Jour.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
A COMPROMISE.

This is the age of compromises; and
he art of splitting the difference" VIII
soon be reduced to a science. It's kHown
that among the grave questions which
have for some time agltated society IN
this country, producing much discussion
in the newspapers and setting individuals
and communities at variance, there nas
been one which seemed Incapable OF set
Element, viz. whether gentleman riding
in company with lady or horseback
should consider the right side as really
right, or whether the left should be re-
aarded as right. Such question of
course must have is difficulties and
these have been aggravated by the per-
tinacious and obstinate manner with which
the dsputants have maintained their re-
spectivc doctrines. New York is array
ed against Philadelphia, and each he's
hitherto scorned 10 yield the breadth Of a
horse hair. In this unpleasant state OF
things the Editor Of the u. S. Gazette. af-
ter calm consideration Of the matter,
and with that juaicious tact which has
rendered him distinguished in questions
ofphlology, submits proposal OF concil.
ia,on and compromise--thus:
We propose, then this compromise, and
look to see it adopted. As the left side is
not right, and the right not proper, and
us no gentleman likes TO be wrong or mol
right with a lady, let them split the differ
cnce, and instead Of riding at the right or
leG hand of the lady, let the gentleman
ride before, the latter upon sd lie, and
the former upon piHion. This is re-
sorting to first principles, and will cflec.
tually settle the question. We purpose
setting the example Us soon as we can
find pillion, looking for no inconvenl-
ence in the compromise, excepting per.
haps, the occasional family discussion rs
TO the right of precedence.--RGh.A mer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
NUMBER 26.
rue PRISONERS IN VAN pllMAN's LAND.

f THE PRISONERS In VAN DlEAiAN'S LAND.
We perceive by what is said. in relation
/ 10 the case of these unfortunate indiyidu-
ais, by many Of the presses throughout
the country, that q considerable degree Of
sympathy, begins to be felt for them, and
That some steps are likely to be taken, to
procure their release. Ii is no doubt
known, 10 many OF our readers, that these
4 are persons, sono Of whom had been cli-
i aens OF the United States aud were taken
prisoners by the British Colonial authors
tics, IN Canada, at the time Of the revolt
IN that province, few Years ago. "A
a punishment for being engaged in these
Itreasonable proceedings, they were con-
signed for lie to Van Ditman's Land,
which is a sort Of Botany Bay. A, this
place, they experience The greatest dcgia.
daiion and suffering, being worked like
slaves aud treated IN the m st ctuel and
barbarous manner. Petitions, We believe,
have been put in circulation ii New York.
addressed to the legislative assembly at
| Quebec, soliciting the interference Of the
/ Colonial authorities, with the Queen of
England, for their recall and pardon. We
see Ill &t1iGu, hiSb, III bi}S u thl tAi
pupers, that the President Of the United
States sent in communication TO Con-
gress, in relation 10 these prsonsfs, during
the present session, and the probability Is,
that our government will in'crcede 10 their
belialf, il every other meats of procuring
a remission of their sentence fails. We
highly appreve of these proceedings, for
every feeling of humanity calls for nnre-
hitting exertions, TO procure tho release
Of these unfortunate men. In moment
of deluson, they permitted themselves to
be scjuced into a participation IN rebel
lion, which could not but terminate fatally
TO those engaged IN it. But whatever may
have been their indisereiion, aud however
improperly they may have acted, IN pro-
noting an unlawful instruction, no good
can be produced by their being subjected,
any longer, to the rigor of their present
situation. On the contrary, their contin.
ued Imprisonment, will only serve 10 IN
crease any evaporation, thnt may aiise
out of any other cause, between tho two
governments in future. Ball. Patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

IftM TIC ~ StfD pStts'
TAKE TIE RUBY WINE AWAY !!
Bring me forth the cup Of gold,
Chased by Druid hands Of old,
Filled from yonder fountains breast,
Where the waters are al rest;
This for me--in joyous hour,
This for me--in beanty's bower,
This for me--in nauhood's prime,
This foi me-in lite's decline.
Bring me forth the humber horn,
Filled by hunters hand at morn.
F,om the chrystal spring that flows
Underneath the blooming rose,
Where the violet loves TO sip,
Whore The lily coos her lip;
Bring me this-and | will say,
Take the ruby wine away!
Take away the damning drnught,
BY the bachanolian quaied
Take away the liquid death
Ssfpents nestle in ITS breath,
Terror rides upon its flood,
Vice surrounds its brim of blood,
Sorrow in its bosom stings,
Sorrow buoyed on pleasures wings.
Dip the bucket in the WELL
Where the trout delights 10 dwell
Where the sparkling water sings,
As it bubbles from the springs
Where the breezes whisper sweet,
Where the happy children meet,
Draw aud let the draught be mine
Take away the ruby wine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
TO RENT.

"a Will rent for the ensuing year, my FLOUR
a ING MILLS, at dam No. 3, ia the county of
Berkeley. 1t is deemed unnecessary to give a de-
soription Of this Property, further than to say it is
in complete order, has every necessary building lur
frying on a large business and is well situated
for business There are four run OF Buns and a
k.in for drying Corn. Possession will be given or
tnc LIST Of July.
have Tor sale, largo quantity Of PLANK o.
aluos, an qualities and descriptions large sup
ply Of Fencing Plank aud Poplar, which will sell
on the best terms.
EDWARD COLSTON.
May 49, l94l.-6
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

"Of all the beings" says an old Eng.
ish author, "that ale loathsome and dis,
gushing, atatting, misunderstanding, quar-
rel breeding, .lomening, cross grain
ed woman, is the most to be abhoIred and
stunned. Her thoughts being evil, con.
tinually her deeds mustof necessity be Of
the same character so that, rs she pro.
ceeds on her journey Of life; her whole
purpose and aim seem to be 10 stir up all
The strife, turmoil, and contention, She
possibly can. Such woman would not
only make desolu,e and (orbdding the
Garden Of Eden but add 10 tie horrors
Of that awful place, upon tic gates Of
which is inscribed "All hope abandon ye
who enter here 7"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
MARRIAGES.

In olden times, editors had delicate
duty to discharge in the announcement OF
marriages. In some cases, where the
parties were known, or celebrated-espc-
cially the lady, a remark, such as the fol-
lowing, is often seen in the papers:
NOV. IA, l776, Lieut.. John Ingersoll, of the
battalion of ttain of this State Mis-. Sally Spear,
daughter of Capt David Spear--a lady possessed
Of every qualification requisite TO conduce to the
happiness of the marriage State"
Sometimes this varied in expression
lady with accomplishments sufficient
TO render the marriage state most agreea-
BILE and happy lady of superior me-
rit'-" an accomplished young lady Of
fortune"
The following is tho announcement Of
the happiness of a printers daughter,
under date OF July IT, l777:
last Tuesday morning. was married by the
Rev. Mr.. III watd, MIR. Michael GIN. OF Westmn-
ster, to the aniable, vrtuous, and agreeable Miss
Nancy GILL eldest daughter Of Mr.. John GIL. Of
this town, printer--a couple endowed with "A snli-
cheney oil every requirement to reader the marriage
state as happy a It's lasting"
The New England Chronicle, Of Dec.
II, l776, announces the following:
by Rev. Mr Sergeant, Rev. Samuel Parker
pastor Of Trinity Chetch. TO Miss Nancy Cntler
daughter OF Mr. John Cutter, founder and bra7et
IA m 1st amiabe Young lady, possessing every ac
comFl.hmeut requisite 10 render the marriage state
agreeable and harry
! Here is one in a little different shape
worcester, O:r. 81, l772 This day, E1eneze'
Bradish, Esq WIS united in the most agreeable
state of human lie, to Miss II ,nrah Paine. only
daughter OF he Hon. Timothy Paine, Of this place
OF whom it need not be told her acquaintance
that she is one Of the most deserving Of her sex.
So shall each flir and fond companion bless,
When sense and virtue dwell in beautl's dress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

BAPTISM FOR TIE DEAp.-Wc ne
elected to mention last week, says the
Warsaw {lIl. Signal, that reyoiutlona-
ry soldier was baptized AT Nauvoo, on the
Attn inst, by one Of the Elders, Tor Gene
raj Washington another old soldier was
baptized AT the same tilnd for General
Harrison. The doctrine Of the MOT
mons appears TO be, that those who are
living must be baptized by one having au-
thority from Joe Smith, or else go % hel''
but those who are already dead, may Dc
brought out Of torment, BY friend or re-
lation. receiving the bapiizmal rites III
their behalf The nation may reJoice,
therefore, that the iIlustrious patriots a.
bova named arc now taken from the pos
session Of the Prince of Darkness, and
admitted into the fellowship of the Salntsl
The Emperor of Russia has assumed the
title Of . Defender of the Christians OF the
East" We trust he will make it good
by his conduct.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
POE nEn Y :
From Blacktcooa's Edsnbargh Mogz=tae.
BYE-PAsT TIME.

From Dt1chtcOo4 @1AthOHFEs ~" IT. tfto'
BYE-PAST TIME.
TIE sky is blue, The s~atd Is green,
The leaf upon the bough i seen,
The wind comes from the balmy west,
Tie Lutte sorgsteI builds it, nest,
The bee huns on from flower to flower,
Tin twiFrul's dim aud fensive hoor;
The Joyous yesr arrives; bat when
ShaH bye-past times come back againl
think on chilIhood's glowing years--
How soft, how bright, the scene appears!
How cain, ho~ cloudess, passed away
The long, long summer holiday
NAV not muse--I must not dream
Too beautiful these visions seem
For earth and mortal mea but when
Shall bye-F past times come back againi
] think Of sunny eyes so soft,
Too deeply ielt, enjoyed TOO Of,
When through the gloomy fields | roved
With her, the earliest, dearest loyed
Around whose form yet survey,
In thought bright celestial ray
To present scenes denied hut when
Shalt bye-past times come back again
Alas, the world, OF distance seen
Appeai'd all blisstul and serene,
An Eden, formed to tempt the foot
with chfystal streams and golden fruit;
That world, when tried and trod, is found
A rocky waste, thofny ground
We then revert TO youth; but when
Shall bye-Pas times come back again
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26
JONI RowLIrr.-Forty years ago

JoHN RowLITT.-Forty years ago,
were Rowlitt's Interest Tables first pub
lished and, consequently, we of this gen
Grafton, supposed the author dead long
ago. ItaPpears from the Peoria, Ill.,, Re-
gistcr, that ho is still living, at the age Of
69-stll hearty, still. molhodical, aud still
Industrious. lie moves with the elastic
step of a man Of half his years, and that
his conversational powers are marked
with fuency and propriety Of expression
rarely to be mel with 10 any person. HIS
health and sprighiincss are doubtless to
be attributed in a great degree, to the
staid and uniform habits Of the Society Of
Friends, Of which he is a member, but
more, perhaps, to lis own habits OF OK.
IRENE industry, His maxim is, =" 1t Is
better to wear out than to rust out" and
Of him it would seem to be physically true
that "'the more he is rubbed the better he
shines"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

MANNERS or ENGLIsHIEN TOWARDS
WoMEN CoNTRAsrED. A Propos Of man.
ners, am struck with the great differ
cnce between those ol Frenchmen and
Englishmon, Of the same station Of life.
The former treat women-witE poiteness
that seems the result Of habitual amaniiy;
the latter homage that appears to be in-
spired by the claims ofthe sex, particular
lied in the individual woman, and is, con
sequentlv, more haltering. An English
man seldom lays himself out to act the
agreeable to woman; Fronchmen never
onlAs an opportunity Of SO doing; hence,
the attentions Of the latter are less graft
flying than the former, because a woman,
however free from vanity; may suppose
that when an Englishman takes the trou.
ble-and it is evidently a trouble, more
more or less, to all our islanders TO enact
the arreeable--she has really inspired
him with a desire to please. In France,
a woman may forget tina. she is neither
young nor handsome for the absence OF
those claims to attention does not expose
her to be neglected by the male sex. In
England, the elderly and the ugly could
a tale unfold Of the aajrete with which
men oyince their sense Of the Importance
OF youth and beauty, and their oblivion Of
the presence of those who have neither.
France is the paradise for old women, par.
ticularly il they are spiritHeHe but Eng
land is the purgatory. Lady Blessing.
TOMS idlcr in France.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

AN ExAmpLE.-In Nashville, all the
public houses were closed on the day Of
The election-the owners having promptly
acceded to a request Of a committee of cit
liens made in compliance with the resoIu.
ton Of public meeting.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

A WATER WALKER.--A letter from
England states that man recently, walk
ed erect on the surface Of Lake Meier, in
his ordinary dress, with u small narrow
boat, resembling Laplander's skaits, at
tached 10 each foot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

CouRrING SCENE" Jonathan, ana
you read that ar story about III man AZ
was Rugged to death by the bear r.
"Guess did, Sewkee, and it did make
me feel so bad" Why, how did you
feel. Jonathan ~ KINDER sort'er as il
I'd like to hug you eena most to death.
lew, you tarnal. nice, plump, elegant little
critter. YOU Sewkee." 40 la Go away
YOU Jonathan"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

ANONYMOUS LETTEKs.- case &C.
curing in Massachusetts last week, IN
which the Postmaster Of Lynn Mass
was brough. before Judge SPrague, OF the
United States District Court, to be ex-
amiued on charge of opening a Letter
dropped into the Letter box at his office,
addressed to a person Of that town, con-
,rary, as alleged, 10 the provision IN INC
U. S. statute, ch. 275, sec, Fl, which
makes il penal offence for any Posimas
Ter or agent 10 open any letter intend
ed TO be conveyed by post" The Judge
decided that the statute bad not been
violated, and expressed an opinion ior-
Their (occording to the repor, Of the case
in the Morning Pos) that an anonymous
letter was not a, all protected BY The 2ist
section. An anonymous letter mast e.
Their be d fraud on the person VINO r.
ceiycs il, or fraud upon the Government
who transports il and such letters, y RE-
auent aud protected, would have ten.
drncv 10 destroy confidence IN the mal's'
and diminish the revenue thereo'.--A@.
I lat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

DIARRuteA People need ho' De ioh8
troubled with that disorder, so generally
prevalent nj this season, commonly known
as the Summer or Bowel Complaint, when
! certain RENE dy therefor may be found
on every mans table, in the shape Of salt
and vinegar. Two tea spoonsiul of the
farmer. dissolved in half gill Of the lat
ter and swallowed at draueht, will in
most cases effect an instant cure. the
second dose, if needed. will nssuredly ae-
compish il. We are ready 10 give our
certificate 10 DIR. Pickle in the premises,
Tor we Witnessed the proof. Qaod erat
demonsfrandum- which is MS much as 10
say, in Dutch, at hasch been tride. -
This recipe should be published annually,
every summer. -Naniack. Ing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

UNION or EpIscoPALTANs AND hETHo-
n1srs.-The Bishop of Exeter complains
that Unitarian aud Unversalist principles
are gaining groand in England with I'M
exampled rapidity, aud seriously threaten
inc to overthrow the national church,
lie says il is now absolutely necessary
that some OF the large dissenting churches
should.re. unite with them, and make a
stout defence against their "common en-.
emy." He calls first and most earnestly
on the Melhodists, who, he argues do not
differ from his church in any point which
should nor be considered essential. He
smooths the path by Withdrawing the
name Of Dissenters, heretofore used, and
substituting "Separatisls" as milder
term aud one orless reproach. = Extracted
from the Lon. III. Nag. for the Ledger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

TRuE.--" Tie proudest man on earth
is but a pauper, fed and clothed by the
bounty Of Heaven" We don't know
who first said that, but it is a truth as UNI
deniable as the existence OF the +" Great
First Cause"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

The following, from the New Orleans
Crescent, isn't bad;
"Why is young lady like careful
housewife Because her rdist rs as NJ
tie as she can make it. d"
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VOLUME AZ.
TnE mARgLNSBuRG GAzETTE,

Is Published every Tosgsday mo dnes a. ~
D9itsRS sND FiFrf CENTS within the
ves r'' aad THREE DOLLARS at he end q the
year. No paper discontinued qaiiali aFrsarase'
paid, except At tie ogi'o" q iae PuIissae
nj one Dollar per square cf sixteef lines, aEd at
Twenty five Cents Tor each suhsrqneni inse'ii9n'
The number Of Insertions must be marked on 'he
manuscript or copy Of the advertisement sent, or
!, giil b. eoniiared until forbid, aud charged nc
c3rdingIy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

NIEG!NGA:-At Rules held ia the Clerks Office
or,he Cucuit superior CoUrt Of Law and Caag-
csry Tor Motgaa Comfy, on the inst Monday !"
July, lGiL
Ruaelt J.. GIsun, P'W'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-26

Virginia AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit superior Court Of Law and Chan
cery for Morgan County, the first Monday in
July, l84l,
Peter Michael and Isaac Cav, pH6s.
against
Israel Dawson. Andrew Michael, Jr. and John
Ctiusn. DTS