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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-31
PROCLAMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF
TEXAS

My CoUSTRYMEs: Rumors hsve been brought
from The southwest frontier of invasion. Par
ticulars have not been furnished to the Executive.
The facts are sufficient to justify immediate pre-
| paration for defensive war. All who are subject
to military duty are commanded TO be in readiness
to repair equipped to the scene Of action at the call
| OF the authorities of the country. IL is ordered
that the colonel Of each county, for the present,
| of the county into company beats, and direct III.
election Of captains and subaiterns, and arrange
the members of each company in three classes,
agreeahiy TO the class in which they may draw
When dfaughis may take place, The colonels OF the
different counties shall have authority and power
to accept efficient substitutes into service.
Each man viii be required, in the event of call
by the President, TO report himself, furnished with
good arms eight days provision, and one hundred
rounds of ammunition. and prepared for three
months service from the time when they may re-
port at the headquarters of the army,
In the OF a for midabe invasion, ii is need
less to appeal to the patriotism and valor of Tex.
ans. They have won liberty and independence by
their undaunted heroism--they have enjoyed the
blessing of freedom-they PROUD of the nation
al character.
lfinva.ion should press upon US, we are reauir.
ed by every sacred obligation to family, friends,
and country to rep~l our invaders with discount.
turc and dismsy. IL should come upon US,
we will make il our business. We will be author
'zed to meet and pursue our enemies with ven.
geance They have forgotten the generosity with
WHICH they were treated when they were placed
at the footstool Of rexisn mercy! They we're saw
ed when even humanity would have justified re.
tributiye vengeance! Should Mexico again disre-
garG the exalted pinciples of civilized and honore-
Bile warfare, they shall feel that nvenging arm that
shall take OF them full recompense for oppression
and cruelty! Texans and will be free they
would prefer death to degradation, or tho loss Of
their independence.
SAM. HOUSTON.
GALvEsTos March 10. 1912
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-31

MIR. Evans IN the conclusion Of his
speech, on Friday, exhorted Senators to
throw aside distractions, and resort to
something that was practical for the pub.
lie welfare (; for ifthere ever was time
Tor men to forget every thing but the
country, now was the time ; and they
who would pursue such course, instead
of INDUCING in ordinations, and in per-
petual fault. finding, would act together
like wise and prudent men, in promoting
the great interests which we're so depress-
ed by the present condition Of affairs,
they would win, not the feeting popular
ity of the day, but the abiding and endur.
ing gratitude ofthe country.-Alerandria
Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-31

PHILADELPHIA.-The Inquirer says
the public mind is again calm. The re-
sumption excitement has subsidized. Nine
Of our Banks continue to pay specie, and
the demand upon them yesterday was al
together unimportant. Resumption may
now be regarded as fully successful.
Large sums in specie were deposited IN
most Of our banks yesterday. Our citi.
zens, who have been boarding Il for some
time past, are getting tired Of tina: BUSH
ness.
We learn that our banks were yester-
day drawing on New York, and at par |;
and that in some cases, the brokers
bought New York drafts at discount.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-31
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-We

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-We
learn from the newspapers that a meeting
was held at Cumberland (Maryland) on
the evening Of Thursday last, for the pur-
pose OF adopting measures for the compile
ton of the Chesapeake and Ohio Cana /.
A memorial to the Governor of Mary.
la nd was adopted, soliciting him to con.
vene an extra session of the Legislature,
and sundry committees were appointed in
furiherance Of the views Of the meeting.
A similar meeting has been called in
Frederick, which is TO be held on Satur-
day next.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-31

WELL MATcHEp.-The census OF
Washington County, Vermont, for ls4I,
gives a total of 1853 males and ll,753
females. Oh these IL males and 10 fe-
males are coiored persons.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-03-31

GALvKsTos, March 10, 1912.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26

Ia long and somewhat coarse, head, with a
heavy Topped ear. The jowl should not
be too heayy--tfle flesh Of that part is
coarse and of.Eltle value moreover, il de.
notes too greatan aptitude to fatten. fire.
quenlvto lbe injury-of the breeding quail
ties. The neck short and not too heavy,
6uing we'll on the shoulder; the shoulder
no, a Ute as high as the loin, thick and of
good substance, rounding well out; the
constitution is generally in proportion to
the capaciousness Of the breast and loin.
The hEiskl comming well down, and the
distance between the fore legs as great as
possible. The back broad aud straight,
and rather arched than otherwise, and
pasrticularly no sinking immediately behind,
theshoulder. The ribs well arched, form
ing good barrel, and supporting the bel.
Iy well. The rumP rounding off evenly,
the tail well sci uils tapeting and Athinly
haired, except the;etufl, which may be
heavy; in some breeds the. tail is curled
like a,corks screw. The ham must be of
good size, round and plump, and swell
ing ont so as 10 come in a line with the
shoulder:fsuch formed ham will weigh
ellnoitsssizc. The hips wide spread,
and the twist coming well-down the flank
deep and full; the belly roomy, but not
coming too near the ground. The legs
Straight and fine inthe bone; the muscles
heavy, particularly in The thigh. and arm;
|ihe hock -poinled;s,he apaslern joints firm
and strong, nol.rcsting the dew claws on
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
From the N. O. Picayune.]
LOOK OUT.

When you find tha, your horse has
been s.taken with a leaving" during.Ithe
night, lock the stable door and look out.
When you hear fre-bels ringing n the
night, and the wall begins to feel hot at
your side, get up and look out.
When you have fifty thousand dollars
in your pocket-book and suddenly find
that your pocket-book has become an ab-
straction, then look out. - =, -.
Whenyonare sitting comfortably smok
ing cigar upon the boiler deck Of high.
pressure steamboat, and find yourself un-
tremendously knockedinto a cocked'had,
minus leg and an arm, and lying in hot
1Dater. then look out.
When pretty women pass alongthe side
walk, opposite, your Office window, you
are al liberty to look out.
Whena pretty woman is looking outfor
yon, look out
When you are wnterbound in your place
of business a dinner hour, with a hungry
stomach, preevish temper, and a cataract
of rain falling in the street, lake a'chair by
the wIndow, politely breathe your thank.
fnlnrssto the gentleman who borrowed
your umbrella, and look OFT.
When you step upon ttp.sy flag in the
sidewalk during sloppy weather, and find
your new French tights fancifnlIy varic-
gated with mud spots, you will find it a
pleasant revenge to returnand stamp up
on the flag again, harder, SO that yuur coat
may assume uniformity with the pants, and
ever after. look out.
When you are riding in railroad car,
aud arc toldto '.look oul!' look: :sout, OF
course, but keep your head in. q
When man strikes boxing attitude
before you, and it strikes you that he in
tends to strike. by all means strike out an
.inlimation ofstriking back, in as striking
positionsas possible, and look out.
When somebody you don't know offers
you something you never saw, desiring
you to buyitat less than half its value,
look out.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

: BACON SAVED. The Legislature of Maine
have granted a divorce to Col Ebenezer Cobt
and his wife Sarah Bacon. Y The wrong side Q
fifty caught the husband, while the bride had JUS
passed the age of blooming seventeen. =
For this divorce the only course
That wisely can be taken,
Fair Sarah sued-the case was proved, &
- And thus she saved her bacon! -.
Can any blame the youthful dame,
/. - Who gave the courts a job?
=; When all the'corn is, shelled and gone, :
= -. Say, who would keep the Cobb! =
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
HOGS.

The following description Of the points
of goodhog is taken from that standard
little work, the farmers Almanac:
"As this species of farm stock justly oc-
cupies much ofthe attention Of the farmers
atlhe: West at this time, we shall devote
a chapter to a sketch descriptive of those
breeds in which the most interest is felt.
"Letus see first what constitutes good
hog. The head-though it is certainly
preferable that this should be short, hand:
some and sprightly, with thin, pointed and
pendulous ears; yel good hogs may have
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
THECAyElbEN JOURNAL.
p1p11suEp EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY
THOMAS w. PEGUES.
TERMS.

Thrse Dollars per annun1 in ddrance' rn,ss lrss
Dol,ars and Filv Gents ,cihin sac months or OUT
Dollars at the expiration ofthe year: so,,,,c
Advertisements inserted at % cents per aI sfaart' ae,
for each subsequent inssrtiOn The nuns0er q ,sn IN.
serlions to be noted q. all advertisements, oixg
,sM be published unal ordered to os a'sc0'ul"ue1'
and charged accordugty sor,;o, =.
ONE Dollar per square for Single i'.Se1s'o IT,
Quar,srlg and Montsy advertisements q 0 oa .a
eed the same as singleinsertio' and ss"''-@0'''a-
Al Obituary Notices exceeding sic Ines ana ma
(,om,nnnications recommending Candidates TOR
nubhc Offices of profit or trust--or pa!tfng ETAao'-
lions nciH Be ciargedas advertisements :,
rTAccounts for Advertising and job Work D'l'
be presented for 3anroent quarterly. :,
AU letters By mail must be posi- paid TO 1nsure
punctual attention
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
CAMDEN, soUrHoARoL1NA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY &c, 1912

When gratuitons lodgings are provided
for you by an impatient creditor, IN :
small stone apartment with a gratetAswln
dow, y6u may possibly. fhdai.=Pieasanr
pastime To look out. -
When any bodYYou don't twantzsto ses
happens 10 be near you, in public room
It's quite natural that something in the
street should attract your eltenLionT and
you may look out.
Any young ladies having connubial des
Tres, andno particular prospects, mag per-
haps find it profitable to look out,
Upon getting into ''wrong box, up
or any OCCASION, it may be as we'll 70 look
out.
When you find another man doing more
business than you are, and you are puzz.
led to knowslbe reason, ,justlook over his
advertisement in the newspaper, and look
out. -
When James G. Birneyis President Of
these United States, look ont: You need
not, however, make yourself especially
uneasy about looking out for such look
out.
Look out for rain whenever the alma
nae tells you; and if don't come, whyy you
canstill keep.on the Look out. -,
Look out for fun, about the coming
holiday times, and If you want direction
how to findsit, read the morning papers
and look OUT r..
Eook out for Number.One particularly,
and upon all occasions, and look out for
your neigbbor when. you can, for man
sometimes saseshis own neck by bciug
upon the look out for another:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26

). Erpensiue Profanity.-The editor of
the Crescent City says he was once in a
county court up the country. when veal.
thy devilmay care farmer ripped out an
oath, for which the Juege fined him.
With much nonchalance he pulled out his
pocket book. and paid $50 bill. for the
outrage. The lawyer went on with his
argument, and: touching The feelings Of our
farmer, he ainbroke out with
"D-nmy eyes! if it ain,t lie!"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
POETRY.
From The Aleranaria Cd. c. Inder.
THE ORPHAN.
BYJ. E. DOW

BYJ. E. DOW.
/ have no home, my parents graves
Are blotted from the burial green;
Along their hearth the wild wind raves,
And silent is each youthful scene.
have no home toshelter me,
And FATHER, have none but THEE.
I have no kindred, all are gone,
= NV lovely sisters sad and gay; 2
Their death cold pillows on the lawn
Were made when autumn passed away;
" The winter came to mourn with me,
> And FATHER, l had none but Thee.
Pm all alone. my heart is sere,
Nv native hills / know no more; 3;
No smile have I, nor, PHYS tear. :.
Nor memory ofsthe dead before. s
An Orphan from infancy,
And FATHER, Thave none but Thee.
- Around me sweeps the bitter blast,
And in my path the snow fakes fall;
On winters pail my form III cast
And strive to hearny mothers call.
The night grows dark-I cannot see,
And FATHER, have none but Thee.
The morning came, and mid the storm,
The stranger found the Orphan child;
A threadbare cloak enclosed the FORM x
On (which the snowy.drift was piled. d.t4,.z
Hcrweary spirit RoEwa free, -.
And F FArHER, she found grace with THEE.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
From The NeaD York aurora.

q. = TLEA OF. AN IOWA SOuNSELLVhs--oo oiH0
llemen ofthe Jury:-It is with feelings of
no ordinary commotion, l rise to defend
my injured client from the attacks which
have been-made upon his heretofore un-
approachable character. / feel, gentle.
men, that though good deal smarter
,llian any Of you are, or even the Judge
here, yet thatI am totally incompetent
TO present this ere case in that magnani-
nous and heart rendering light which its
importance demands. And ] trust, gem
+tlemen, that whatever may lack in pres.
'en,ing the subject. will be Immediately
made up by your own good sense aud dis
cernment,.if you have any. -.
The codnsel for the prosecution, gentle
men, will undoubtedly endeavor 10 heave
dust in your eyes. He willtell you that his
clientisa man Of fflpclion-that he is a
man ofuninmpeachabletvo oraciiy-that he
lis man who would scorn to fotch an 'ac.
|tion against another, merely to1gratify his
personal corpurosily-but let. me retreat
|of you, zgentlemento beware how you re-
~ npofany spacious reasoning like this:
Imyself apprehended that this ere suit
has bee n wiIfully and malicioasly focht7--
focht gentlemen for the sole and only
purpose of brnwbeating my unhappy eli
|ent here, and in an eminent mannergrind-
ing the face, of the poor:-and, gentlemen
II apprehend that if you could look into
that mans heart, and read: the motives
that have propelled him to fotch this suit,
such picter of moral turPenIine and
heartfelt ingralitude would be brought to
light as has never before been experienced
since the Falls of Niagara:
Z. Now, gentlemen, l. want to make a
brilliant appeal 10 the kind sympathies of
your mater, and see if cant warp your
jndgmenta little III favor ofmy unfortunate
client, and then 1 shall fetch my arrange.
,ments to close: Here is poor man,
who has numerous wife and children
dcpendcdanl on him for their daily bread
and butter, wantoply focht up here and
arranged before an intellectual jury, on
the charge of eggnomniously hooking
yes, gentlemen, mark the idea, hooking,
six quarts of cider: You, gentlemen, have
all been placed in the same situation, and
YOU know how to feel for the misforlunes
Of my heart broken client; and hope you
will not permit the material gushings of
your'symyathizing hearts 10 be overcome
by The superstilious argument of my igno-
rant openent on the other side.
The law expressly declares, gentlemen,
i'm The beautiful language Of Shakespeare,
that where no doubt exists of the guilt ofa
prisoner, it is your duty to lean upon the
side of Justice, and fotch him in innocent
If you keep this fact in view, youwill have
The honor gentlemen, of making friend
of him and all his relations, and you can
alters look back upon this. case that you
did as you have been done by; but if you
disregard this first point of law, set at
nought my eloquent remarks, and fotch
him in guilty, the silent twilches OF con-
-ticience will foler you over every fair
cornfeld, and my injured client. gentlemen,
will be pretty apt to light on you some OF,
these dark nights, as my cat. lights on a
saucer full of nowmilk.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26

There is a man in Boston whose face is so
sharpthat he splits wood with it.-Rasp.
Wonder if he isn't related to the old lady who
once lived in North Carolina, whose nose it is
said, was SO sharp that she used it4for tooth
pick. :, -
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26
AGRICULTURAL.
$:From. the Southern Planter.
MANURfNG.

i The system of spreading refuse vegeta
o]e matter over~tEe surface of land, in :
stead of hauling it.in.o the farm pen to be
,rampled by cattle, is finding mucn favor
in public estimation. Among lis adyo-
Gates, we reckon not the least able, Mr..
Drummond, the author Of the following
communication. We invite particular at
tenlion 10 his views; they in great de-
gree correspond with, and confirm, those
OF NV. W." in former No. of. the Plan
Ter.
For ihesSouthern Planter.
l have for many years been in the Gus
tom of spreading a portion of my ma
nnres on the surface of some field which
was to be cultivated the year following,
and have never failed to be graiifed at the
result. When l speak of manuring the
year previous to #illage, mean, year
before the usual time; i. e. spreading now,
and during the winter and next spring, on
land which is TO be cultivated in the year
lS43.
| have already spread on nv field to be
cultivated in corn in 1913, some refuse
straw1chaff, compost, saw-dust and mould,
scrapings, about negroes houses, rotten
leaves, and pulverizcd charcoal and Gin
d"rs from bIacksmilh's shop; and shall
through the winter continue 10 spread the
like. Refuse hay, weeds, chips, sha-
wings, saw dust, and tobacco trash are all
very good, and should never be moved to
the farm pen, that we may have the trouble
of moving them out again. The hog
pens, however, should be literally litter
ed, for which pnrpose leaves are best; but
If these cannot be had abundantly, then
other trashy matter should be used.
Next spring intend all the long ma.
rure of The horse, cattle and hay yards,
To go on the cornfield intended for lS43.
OF course, the decomposed and pnlverlz,
ed manures, will 60 on gardens and mead
= ows; and OF course, my cornfeld ot,lo42,
gets no manure. SO soon as the weather is
sufficiently warm to cause evaporation,
(which is usually about the first of April
intend TO sow plaster on all the manures
then spread. and follow with the same i'm.
mediately after every future SPREADING
. The plas ter is expected to intercept and
retain the ammonia, as il issues from the
manure, and which, would otherwise be.
come nrial, and future rains to carry il
into the earlb; ard this, together with the
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-26

R1cur OF sEARcH.--Itis said by Lou.
isiana Journahhat Gem, Hamilton, on The
par, of Texas, has, in the treaty with Eng
land acceded to hertz right Of searching
Texas vessels. Texas is small repub.
-lic, and among thena.ions of the world
like slender reed; but we know that if
Hamiltonbas in reality sacrificed Prin-
ciple sa.scrupuiously repudiated by the.
United States, it is disavowed by the great
BODY Of her virluous populations: In the
persent crisis of affairs, we say to TEXANS.
never permit this act TO be ratified BY ! your 'D,
legislative body. America is ontae brink
of war, and England on the brink of her
grave. These are uatempty sounds, and
we know from the great reliance the citi.
zens of eastern Texas, have placed in the
Herald, that this odyice will not be un'
needed. d.-Notaoche Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-08-11
& & 6 6
A MIRACULOUS
ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

The scepticaI ,piu please peruse this certificate.
The first of November, l8ll, was encountered
with very severe cough. / made trial Of many
cough remedies. In the meantime my cough getting
worse instead Of better. had expended over
500 FOR MEDICAL ATTENDANCE.
l was advised to make trial of Pease's Compound
Horehound Candy. Almost in despair, called on
Messrs. j. Pease & Son. and stated my situation to
Mr.. Pease, Jr-and he said if I was poor he would
for nothing replied 1t was impossible, for
the doctors said had the consumption He observed
had a very bad cold, and he gave me two large
packages and tongue can tell the desired effect it
had on me. After had used one package,
MY COUGH ABATED,
aud felt re-invigorated. For two months previous
to using the candy, could res, night for inces-
SAINT and unabating coughing. The effect has been
so sautary that feel bound to communicate my
case to the public. The scepcal will please call and
see me in person, and will dspel their doubts.
Mrs. ELIZA G. PALMER, IT'S Elm street,
one door from the corner Of Broom street.
AGENTS.-Sam'l Buell., r. M. Woodruff, Litch.
field; Kellogg & Smith, Harwin,on; Seth Thomas
g. Son. and Harrington g. Calhoun, Plymouth; A. A.
Grdley, Watertown; Luke Hays. Bethlem Ma.
thaniel Smith, Torringford; Smith & Ensign, VOL
cottville; Augustus Miles & Co, Goshen; John R.
Harrison, Cornwall; Read g. Lewis, Sharon; Jno.
Franklin, Canaan; J. c. Swift, Norfolk; E. I.eav.
enWor:h. Waterbury. 6m5l
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-08-11
PEASE,S
MOREHOU.V.D C.ayNDY.

IN the multitude and variety Of specifics which the
4 science and experience Of man have produced, TO
alleviate the inrmitles of human nature smooth the
pillow OF Sickness and sustain life, none stand pre-
eminent alone, as Pease's Horehound Candy.
THE TESTIMONY OF THOUSANDS
who would otherwise have been enclosedin the dark
cells of the tomb has been added-presentng living
evidence of the
MIRACLES 1T HAS PERFORMED.
We find in the catalogue of those whose certificates
would fill volumes, that the expiring breath of
DEEP-ROOTED CONSUMPTION
has expanded, and lived to record with grateful &C.
acknowledgements, its efficacy and virtue-that the
pangs Of CoUGHs and COLDS have yielded to its sway
the aged, the asthmatic, the confirmed subjects Of
puImonc affections as 'ceu as the young NTH Whoop.
ing Cough, Catarrh, Measles, and when the skill of
medical experiment was exhausted-when hope had
fled, remedy, under Providence, was yet found, in
PEASE'S HOREHOUND CANDY,
which establishes health and uigOr in the Frame and
hope aud confidence in the mind. This invaluable med
Icine may be had at the mandatory, IS Division st.
and from the numerous city and country agents ap-
pointed to sell il.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-08-11
NEW GOODS,
JUST RECEIVED BY
A. p. p. CAMP.

A~&A-A.
DROADCLOTHS of all colors, plain and
- fancy Cassimeres, fg'd and plain worst
ed, silk Velvet, Satin, silk and Marsailles
Vestings, coat and vest Cord and Binding,
naohair, figured velvet and prunell Buttons,
plain, Rg'd and draw bonnet Silks, blue blk,
black, light and dark, China, fig'd and plain,
poult de sou, and gro de Rhine, Silks; fg'd
satin. striped. chally, printed and figured
Lawns; French, English, and American
Prints mouslin de laine Shawls; China figd
and blk Long Shawls; figd and plain para
soils black fllet, embroidered, leslie thread
and fancy silk, Mitts; black fillet and ne,
Gloves ladies' blk and cold kid Gloves
plain aud open worked, white and cel'd cot.
top Gloves; children's Gloves ). gents black
kid, cotton and linen Gloves linen cambrick
handkerchief white, brown,bl'k and mix d
cotton Hose Victoria Skirts; Giraffe Cloth;
elastic and rib'd Gambroons linen Drill
cold and brown Linens; and great varie.
~ ofother seasonable goods too numerous ia
mention. Call and see. May l6. 1912.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-08-11
Rail Road Line

From LitchGeld to New York
VIA NEW-MILFoRD AND BRIDGEPORT.
II EAVES Litchfield Tuesday, Thursday
IL and Saturday mornings at half past 3,
and arrives in New-York at same after
noon. Steamboat stops at Norwalk only on
the passage to New York.
ALSO,
From Litchffeld to Poughkeepsie
This line leaves Litchfield Tuesday, Thurs
afternoon. For passage or information ap.
ply at Bolles' Hotel, South street.
GEO. BOLLES, Agent.
Litchfield, May 1912. so