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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

ANOTHER SLAVE CASE. Complaint
from the ih.--The New Orleans Com.
mercial publishes letter from Mr..
Northern States, wherein he complains
that female slave Of his, warmly attach
ed to his family, and perfectly contcntcd
with her position, was ihveigled from him
at Niagara Falls, and taken over 10 Can
ada. On going to look for her, he was
surrounded by number of colored per-
sons who refused even 10 lei him see her,
although he declared his willingness to
abide her decision whether she would re-
turn 10 him or remain.
He also says that the girl--who is on
" il years old-was decoyed or taken
away by the servants of the Cataract
House, kept by P. Whitney and Sons,
where he put up: that the negroes on
the Canada side told him they had prompt
information Of all that occurred in the
Cataract House, and they would take off
all slaves brought there. He says, fur
Their:
1.-The proprietors Of the Cataract House
keep in their employ, as servants, set
of free negroes, many of whom have wives
and relatives in Canada, and they have
an organized plan of taking off all slaves
that come to the house. The Messrs.
Whitney keep these fellows in their en-
ploy, knowing them to be engaged in this
business; therefore, it bebooves all South.
ern people. travelling North, to avoid the
Cataract House. IN. y. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

There is, perhaps, no method Of i'm.
proving the mind more chicaclous, and
certainly none more agreeable, than Il
mutual interchange of sentiments in an ell.
egnnt and animated conversation with the
serious, the iudlcious, the learned, aud the
communicative. Light and heat are eli
cited by the collision Of minds. Truths
which appeared dull in the solitude of the
study, are no sooner agltated in CONVEX
sation, than they affect the MINI with the
Iiveliest impressions.
And il is one circumstance which, in a
peculiar manner, recommends the mode
of Improvement by mutual discourse, that
the social affections are no less powerful.
ly excrted and exercised than the powers
Of reason. BY the display Of both, the
heart and the understanding are at once
improved.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
POETRY .
From he Southern Literary Messenger.
THE OLD CHURCH.

THE OLD CHURCH.
There ii stands, the Old Church, on the common
alone,
with the moss and the lichen grown grey;
Its roof Is all sunken its doors are broke down,
And in q window d rsggedness" dark seems its
frown
On each marital, who ehonceth this way.
Like a skeleton bare, in the moons silver ray,
That old building stands out 'mongst the dead
And the travlei in passing stops short on his way,
Gazing up at that picture of CHASTITY decay
Whence every Thing living hath led
There was joy in Heaven, and rejoicing on earth.
When the stone Of that corner was laid
The wilderness boom'd like the at its birth,
IT brooght the "glad things of peace" to each
hearth
For ii gather'd the flock which had struy'd.
LIE, US enter tina, Ruin and stroll down its aisle,
Let us its glory oerthrown--
See, the walls are distain'd by the sclawls of the
vile,
And hands sscrilegious, have plundered the pile
And its pavement with grass is o'ergrown.
Yet once, it glorious its aspect was grand
And as smooth as the velvet, its green,
Which was trod by the great and the gay of this
land,
Whose gravcstones in ruins around it now stand,
Like their spectres, still haunting the scene.
1t was here that in grandeur and wealth they once
roll'd,
And that Beauty enchanted the eye,
When bedsck'd with her jewels and glitt'ring with
gold,
She stepp'd from her chariot all bright to behold,
And her bosom with PRIDE beating high.
What change since that time how their riches
have flown,
Scarce a name on their tombs can be found;
For old Time hath unchsell'd the letters of stone,
And the slabs all green with the moss overgrown,
And half buried they lie in the ground.
Thou art ruind old Fame! yes the arrow hath sped,
And the iron hath enter'd Indeed;
Yet thousands, yea thousands, have risen in thy
stead:
Thy glory is vansb'd, but thy spirit not fed,
For " the blood of the martyrs is SEED"
The blood of The Martyrs is said to be the seed
nf the church
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
BY PROFESSOR WILSON.

ny PROFESSOR WILSON.
A Cloud lay Graded near the setting sun;
A CLEAN Of crimson tinged its braided snow.
Long had watched the glory moving on
Ger the soft radiance Of the lake below.
Tranquil its spirit seemed, and foated slow;
In its very motion there was rest!
While every breath of eve that CHANGED 10 blow
Waited he traveller to the beauteous West.
Emblem nethought of the departed SOUL
To whose white robe the glesm Of light is given;
And by the breath of mercy, made TO roll
Right onward TO the golden gates of Heaven,
Where to the eye OF Faith it peaceful lies,
And tells to Man his glorious destinies.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
QUEEN OVER FEMALEs.-In Ashanti

QUEEN OVER FEMALEs.-ln Ashantee
(AshantD a peculiar provision is made
with reference to the female sex. One Of
the Kings sisters is substituted the gov.
erness of the empire, or queen over ie-
males. When this parsonage on GER
tain occasion, honored Dubois with call,
she was accompanied by about one hun
drcd and fifty women and girls, many of
whom were described as the wives and
daughters of men Of high rank. All the
females in the empire are said to be placed
under her control; but whatever may be
the nature and objec, to which she sub
iects them, it is certain that it is not in.
tended to make the wife the rational com.
panion and confidential friend Of her hus.
band; for if an Ashantee wife is detected
in listening to private conversation of her
husband, her curiosity is sure TO cost her
an ear, and if she betrays a secret with
which she has by any means become &C.
quainted, her incensed husband Furnishes
her by cutting off her upper lip. The
sicht Of women who have suffered such
infections is as common these days in
Coomassie as it was in the time Of Bow
ditch. -Beeckam' Gold Coast.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
TC rent,

4 WILL rent, for the ensuing year, my FLOUR.
n ING MILLS, nt dam No s. in the county Of
berkeley. 1t is deemed unnecessary to give a de-
scrpton of this Property, further than TO say it is
IA complete order, has every necessary building for
carrying a large business, and is well situated
for business. There are four run of Burrs and a
Kiln for drying Corn. Possession will be given on
the lst of July.
have for sale, large quantity of PLANK of
almost all qualities aud descriptions large sup
Fly Of Fencing Plank and Poplar, which will soil
90 the best terms.
EDWARD CoLsTON.
May 10, i5if,-lf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

The NORFOLK DIsrRIcT.--A CORES.
pondent writes respecting the sentiments
of the enlightened people of this District /:
" This District is true 10 the great Wing
principles, and will prove itself so as sure
as the flow succeeds the ebb of the tides.
There is no compromise here--no division
no Observation-Disclosures passion for
unmeaning and senseless distractions.
The same remark may be extended
with truth and justice to the great body
of the Wings of the Commonwealth. -
They are men of principle, and withal
practical. They are loyal to their prln.
cipes, and devoted to their friends, and
they are not to be dubbed by the arts of
Locos, or the professions. OF pretended
Wings. They have stood by the good
old cause, when it was under the ban,
and thereby proved that power cannot in
timidate, nor can money huy them. When
their country and its republican institu-
tons call upon them again, whether as
sailed by treschery within, or by foes
from without, they will again prove that
they are rs stendfsst and loyal as were
their sires Of tbs Revolution. Richmond
Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
VOLUME AZ
THE MARTINSBURG GAZETTE,

/. published every Thursday morning sJ a. Tw Y
DDIIaDS psSD FIFTY CENTS within The
wear. and THREE DOLLARS at the end Of the
YEAR. No paper discontinued uni all arrearsse'
are paid, except al the option OF The pneiisher.
AppgreT1sxnEsrs W II be inserted three times
a, tlne Dollar per square Of sixteen lines, aud al
Twenty. five Gents for each subsequent insertion.
The number Of insertions must be marked on the
manuscript, or copy of the advertisement sent or
il will be continued ua;il forbid, and charged nc
cordingiy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

A CURE FOR WARrs.--A writer in
late number ofthe Southern Planter, gives
the following as certain cure for warts:
Rub the warts TWO or three times
a.day, with the juice of the milk ~eed.
a cure Will be EFFECTED In week.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

A preacher, in funeral sermon on
lady, after summing up her good quali-
ties, added "ihat she always reached
her husband his hat, when he called for
il. without mutlenngA
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
TOMATO FIGS.


TOMATO FIGS.
PATENT OFFrcE, July 10, Is4i.
Dear Sir The medicinal qualities of
tomatoes have greatly increase their Gull
tivation, and every new preparation of the
article is deserving consideration. A sam
pie of "tomato figs" has just been de-
posted at the Patent office O. very supe.
rior quality. From the taste should
suppose all the good qualities of tina fruit
are retained. In appearance the drum OF
tomatoes resembles one of figs so nearly
that they might easily be mistaken for the
same.
The sample is deposited by Mrs. Steiger,
Of this city, and the recipe transmitted
with 1t is enclosed for publication. 1t Is
deeply to be regretted that since the peri
odcals of the day are open to communi.
cations, that so many valuable improve.
ments are los, to the world barely for the
want Of publicity. Others may have
dried the tomatoes with recipe, however,
less successful. Very respectfully,
Ii. L. ELLSWORTH.
Hon j. S. Skinner
Take six pounds Of sugar to one peck
(or 10 lbs.) oil the fruit. Scald and re-
move the skin of the fruit in the usual way.
Cook them over fire, their own juice
being sufficient without tho addition OF
water, until the sugar penetrntes and they
are clarified. They are then taken out,
spread on dishes, Gsiiened and dried in the
sun. A small quantity ofthe syrup should
be occasionally sprinkled ovel them
whilst dry ing; after which, pack them
down in boxes, treating each layer with
powdered sugar. The syrup is afterwards
concentrated and bottled for use. They
keep from year to year, and retain surpris.
ingly their flavor, which is nearly that Of
fresh figs. The pear shaped or single to-
matoes answer the purpose best. Ord.
nary brown sugar may be used, a large
norton of which is retained IN the syrup.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
TOMATO FIGS.

AS the season for the maturity Of that
valuable and favorite vegetable, the toma.
to, is at hand, the following publication for
the preservation of il in u new form will
prove generally acceptable:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02
THE EVENING CLOUD

The blood of The Martyrs is said to be the seed
Of the church.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Cham
Gerry for Morgan County, on the first Monday in
July, 1e4I,
Peter Michael and Isaac Cav, ph6s.
against
Israel Dawson, Andrew Michael Jr. and John
Cri,ten, DIS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

NIRGlNIA:-At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Cham
Gerry for Morgan County on the first Monday IN
July, l&il,
Robert r. Gustin, Ffg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

TVNHE defendant, Israel Dawson. not having en-
IL tered his appearance according to the act ct
Assembly and the rules of this Court and /, sp-
pearing by satisfactory evidence that he is not an
inhabiiant of this Cor monwealth i; is ordered,
that he do appear here the first Monday IN Sep
TENDER next and the bill of the plaintiffs
I'd that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published in Berkeley County.
for two months successfully and like copy posted
on the front door of the Court-HJ in Morgan
County aforesaid
A Copy.-Teste,
J. RICHARD, C. c.
July Is I84l Pm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-02

VIRGINIA. AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the County Court of Morgan county, on the
first Monday in July, 1871,
John S Miller, jeremiah Miller. George w Mil
Ter, Isaiah Miller, Samuel Miller, Elizabeth M'i-
Ter, Sarah Miller, Joseph q. Vanhorn and Ann
Maria his wife, PtUs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-06-07
BE A TRUE MAN,

1t i, no easy matter to be true man.-The true
man is true to himself; true to his country true
to his fellow men true TO his exalted nature and
destiny; true to his Cod And yet how many
might approach nearer to the standard of true
man, if they were disposed to make trial? And
how few even aim to he true? Trueness OF
thought. spirit, conduct, in charity and in life
these alone can make n man really and truly
great. Who yet, search the whole catalogue OF
human greatness, has come up TO the full stature
of perfect man? Not one. Because none have
succeeded, should none try Because the aim is
n high one, and the height difficult of attainment
should no one attempt the ascent-no one make
advances? In proportion TO the difficulty of the
task, will be the glory Of the accomplishment of
the work, TO him who attanF. / can't never nc
compished any thing of importance; l can, has
hridged the ocean, and brough. the lightnlngs
from the clouds. BY this magic word, Art and
Science have advanced; Agriculture and Manu-
features and Commerce fourished, and civiliza-
ton spread its everlasting influences among the
abodes of men.
Every man, then, should strive to be true
man true TO duty true TO conscence true tc
principle true to truth. II he would approxim
ate towards this elevated standard he should com
mence the work Immediately, without delay. 1c
must be true TO small Understanding right.
considered is small; ifhc will but he faithful owe
few things, he may become lord over man,
things; step by step will be more easy and rapi,
till at length he will have reached sublime intel
lectual and moral elevation, which time canno
lessen nor eternity INSTRUMENTATION Transcript
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-06-07
INCREASE OF CRIME.

The New Orleans Bee has well written arli-
Gle upon the increase of crime. 1t establishes
the fact, if it needed proof that if thieves and
other depredators, worked us hard to obtain an
honest livelihood, as they do to get it dishonesty
they would accumulate large fortunes. 1t dis
courses well, also, upon the decline of public viz
tue. We give its concluding paragraph, which is
excellent.
"Every means of exciting public virtue should
he resorted to- Our school systems should en-
brace moral as well as mental cultivation. In our
common schools trades should be taught. The
youthful mind should be impressed with the ne
cessity of earning living by honest labor, and
the knowledge of some useful avocatiOn cngrait-
ed upon it, The administration of public affairs
should furnish an example of economy, industry
and integrity to be followed by the people There
should be no official drones, no exalted pecua
tors, no IMMUNITY to official swindlers. The ter
rors of the law as well the sanctions of re
gion should he invoked to quicken moral feeling
Virtue should be nslilled into the mind both a'
principal and Il sentiment: and oar youth SHOULD
lie taught lint honesty is the hest policy, in I
worldly sense, as well rs an injunction of divin'
authority"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-06-07

Disastrous effect Of The Temperance Room IN
Leiand The following unusual information is
taken from letter written by gentleman Of
Dublin to he Leeds Mercury"
sour public hospitals bear abundant evidence
also of The improved health ofihe people. was
informed lately by young surgeon, that tho want
of broken limbs, &c is severely felt, us subjects
for young practitioners Also that there is great.
" increased difficulty in getting bodies for disco
ton. In our largest hospitals there has been hut
one case of delirium tremens (whiskey fever for
several months past, and even that doubtful one
although formerly il was not uncommon to have
hueniy or thirty al one time. Deaths from ieyel
have much decreased"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-06-07
WEAVERs SONG.
ny BARRY CORNWALL.

Weave, brothers weave swiftly throw
The shuttle athwart the loom,
And show us how brightly your flowers grow,
That have beauty, hut no profUme
Come, show us the rose with its hundred dyes,
The lily, that hath no spot
The violet, deep as your own true loves eyes,
And a little iorget-me-not!
sing,-sing, Brothers! weave and sing
IT'S good both to sing and weave;
'Tis better to work than live idle,
IT'S better to sing than grieve.
Weave, brothers, weave weave and bid
The colors of sunset glow
Lot grace in each gliding thread he hid
Let beauty about ye blow!
Let your skcn be long aud your silk be fine,
Asd your hands both firm aud sure,
And Time nor chance shall your work untwine
But all,-like u truth endure
so,--sing, brothers, &c.
Weave, brothers, weave Toll is ours
But toll is tho lot Of men:
i9ne gathers the fruit, one gathers the flowers,
One soweth the seed again
There is not a creature, from England's king,
To tho peasant that delvss the soil,
That knows half the pleasures tho seasons bring
If he have not his share Of toll!
eo,--sing, brothers, &c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-06-07

AyARIcE OuTwIrTED The case OF John
Eyre Esq. who though worth 100000 was con-
vcled NJ the Old Bailey ~ sentenced 10 transport
taion, Tor stealing eleven QulreS OF common wri'
ting paper, was rendered more memorable, by
the opportunity which il gave JANUS 10 impench
the integrity OF Lord Mansfield, who was sup
posed To have erred in admitting him TO bail. An
anecdote was related Of Mr.. Eyre, which shows
in IL striking manner the depravlty OF the human
heart, and may help 10 account Tor the meanness
of The crime of which he stood convicted. An
uncle OF his, II gentleman OF considerable proper.
ty made his will in favor of clergyman, who
was his intimate friend, and committed it, un-
known to the rest of his family, to the custody Of
the divine. However, not long before his death
having altered his mind with regard TO The dspo-
sal OF his wealth he made another will, which
left the clergyman only f500, leaving the bulk oft
his large fortune to go 10 his nephew and heir-at
law, Mr.. Eyre.
Soon after the old gen.leman's death, Mr.. Eyre
Illuminating over his drawing, found this last will,
and perceiylng the legacy of f500 in it for the
clergyman, without any hesitation or scruple oil
conscience, put il in the fire, and took possession
of the whole effects, in consequence OF his I'M
cle's being supposed TO have died interstate. The
clergyman coming 10 town soon AFTER ana lnqur-
ing into the circumstances OF his old friends
death, asked il ho had made any will before he
died? On being answered by Mr.. Eyre in the
negative, the Clergyman very cooly put his hand
in his pocket, and pulled out the former will
which had been committed to his care, IN which
Mr. Eyre had bequeathei him the whole OF his
fortune, amounting to several thousand pounds
excepting legacy of 500 pounds to his nephew
London paper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-06-07
MISCELLANY.
THE VILLAGE PREACHER.
pY CHARLES MINER, ESQ.
Entber rorgive them.O
!" Father forgive them."


-Go proud infidel-search the ponderous
tones of heather learning explore the works OF
Confucius-examine the preceps OF Seneca, and
the writings of Socrates. Collect all the excel
lencies of the ancient and modern morallsts, and
point TO n sentence equal to this simple prayer Of
the Saviour. Reviled and nsulted-su suffering the
grossest indignities crowned with thorns, and led
away to die, no annihilating curse breaks from his
breast. Sweet placid as the aspiring OF moth
err for her nursing, ascends prayer of mercy for
his enemies Father forgive them" o, 1t WIS
worthy Of its origin, and stamped with the bright
seal of truth that his mission was from heaven
Acquaintance, have you ever quarreled P
Friends have you differed II he who is pure
md perfect forgave his bterest enemies, do you
well to cherish your anger? Brothers, to you the
precept is imperative you shall forgive not seven
times, but seven times seven
Husbands and wives you have no right TO eX-
pect perfection in each other TO err is the lot oil
humanity Illness will sometimes make you pet
ulent and disappointment rutfles the smoothcs
temper. Guard, beseech you, with unremittec
vigilance, your passions; controlled, they are th'
genial heat that warns us along the way OF lll'
--ungoverned, they consuming fires. LIE
your strife be one of respectful attentions, AM
concatory conduct. Cultivate with care, tn
kind and gentle affections ofthe heart. Plant not
but eradicate the thorn that grows in your part
ner's path. Above all, let no feeling of revenge
uuu HuTDOI WiluH yDNT DTbdSt ICt luO sun HC''
20 down on your anger. A kind word-an obi
gng action-il it be n triling concern 20 has
power superior to the harp Of David, in calmin
the pillows of the soul.
Revenge is as incompatible with happiness a
hostile 10 religion. Let him whose heart is bac
with malice and stndious ofrevenge, walk throug
the fields when clothed with verdure OF adorne
with flowers-to his eyes there is no heauty IN
flowers to him eXhae no fragrance. Dark ms u
soul, nature is robed in deepest sable. The sn,il
of beauty lights not upon his bosom with Joy :
but the iuries of hell rage in his breast and rel
der him as miserable as he would wish the oliet
| of his hate
But let him lay his hand on his breast and sa,
"Revenge, cast thee from me- Father torgi'
me, as | forgive my enemies, and nature a.
snmes new and delightful gnrniture. Then, II
deed, are meads verdant and flowers fragrant
then is the music of the groves delightful to ii
ear, and the smiles OF virtuous beauty lovely
| his soul