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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1843-11-04

bIng US Of our electricity, which medica
writer calls the buyant cordial Of the BODY
Those therefore, who are app to be shirt,
less in damp weather are recommended te
wear silk waistcoats drawers, and stock
lngs. Silk should be used in every posi-
BILE manner by the weak--in the lining Of
the sleeves, cloaks, coverleta, &c.
! GLAss.--This was for long time belle.
we'd to be modern invention. Within fifty
years, four q uarto volumes were written in
Italy to proye--in opposition to the asser>
ton Of pliny-tha, the articles was unknown
to the ancients, and on the ancents, and on
the very day on which these volumes were
published, a ware house was opened in
Pampeii, filled with cut, wrought, and stat
ned glass, far more beautiful and perfect
than are nov manufactured. There is
glass found, too, among the remains of
Central America. Ia the Museum of Flor.
ence, said The lecturer, have seen piece
Of glass which was long supposed to be a
gem, an inch square by quarter Of an
inch thick, on which were represented birds
which could be seen equally on both sides,
and their pumage SO per feet that the mi.
croscope shows in il no fault and no want
Of finish; and though apparently mosaic,
il is impossible to detect where or how i,
was put ogeher.-There is a small vase
too, surrounded by figures of women with
children playing upon their laps; also per-
feet on both sides, and the art of making
them SO is not only unknown to US. but We
cannot even imagine how il could be done
Their dresses and the curls of their hair
were perfect Pliny tells Of a drinking glass
which could be folded up so as to occupy
small space, and which was destroyed, and
It's construction kept secret by its inven.
tor, because his monarch would not offer
him what he considered sufficient snm for
its invention. The moderns, with all their
arts, cannot equal the beautiful stained
glass of the middle ages, inferior as this
was to that Of Egypt.
A "TEMpEaANcE sToRY."-Two young
men, "with hummering in their heads ,,
retired late at night, TO their room in crow
1ed inn; in which, as hey entered, werel
revealed two beds: but the wind extinguish
ng the light, they both, instead Of taking, h
Is they supposed, bed a piece, got back
o-back into one, which began to sink under ,
hem, and come around at intervals in d ],
manner very circumaInbient, and quite im>
possible Of exploitation. Presently, one OBJ, ,
served to the other: :
lsay, Tom, somebody's in my bed. $" /
sis therew said the other; $50 there is in !,
nine. ),
Let's kick EN- out!"
Thsnext remark was: /,
"Tom, I've kicked my man over board"
Goods said his fellow topper; shelter
luck than I-my man has kicked me out !.
ight on the aoor!" 4
Their "rela,ive position" were not appa> ,
enl until the next morning.
A PHENoMENoN "A friend who has =
st returned from the South, tells Us iha.
bout forty miles this side Of Tuscaloss, on
,e road TO Huntsville, the driver pointed q Up
larg. hole in the fsld, which he said was 4
10 greatest curiosity sin the world The =
i
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
PT2OSIpE DPUS FOR gPlsl8
SECOND EDITION or THE
"EfistOrg Of the ENiiey.o

FEyHE undersigned has devoted much time md
IL pains in revising, correcting, improving, and
extending 10 the present period, the HISTORY OF
the VALLs7." Ia fact, the second edinon, when
sompleed, will he far superior TO tue hrst'
II Is deemed unnecessnry at Tins time. TO refer 10
tire contents of this book. Suffice 1t TO say, that
il . precisely what its name imports, history 81
The Vaiiey cf Vtrgisfa, from the period OF i's set
tlrment: a correct detail of those thrilling and IA
teresItne events and incidents that are, at least
ought 10 bs, familiar to all.
Manyteslimonuls, from gentlemen OF known and
acknowledged responsibility and high standing
might here be addueed TO ptove the value and i'm
portance OF the work; but The undersig ned prefers
testing il by much more satisfactory way-les the
Eobhc judge for themselves.
have had repeated aud urgent calls f'o'n va
rious quarters to come with the work bnt not
being able, from the i nsrmties of age, to see the
people personally upon the subject, aud not having
the pecuBiary means TO publish II, haze been IN
able 10 do SO, az Hruch MS desire 60 issue 1t.
NV object now IS, FIRST to ascertain, as Tar as Is
possible, the extent of patronage that can be OBJ
tanned; and in tho second place, It sufficient to JUS
tify lis publication, 10 make some arrangement 10
raise the iunds necessary To purchase psper, &c.
nor its publication. IL is hoped that no obstacle
mas pteyent he success of the enterprise.
Respectfully, SAMUEL EERCHEVAL.
Middletown, November "a. 1912.
Co. Those Editors in the Valley who will insert
this Prospectus . months, shall receive copy OF
ths wsrk, finished and bound IN case u can be
cnhishrd. ;. X.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

upon income and capital, by making The
officers pry into every mans business,
would be inqustorial and would harass
the people TO apoint past endurance. Ii
would lead to false swearing and by
disciosln matters with which the public
had no concern, would often rum men OF
business. The exclusion, TOO of all in
comes below $3.50. was introducing a
dangerous principle. unknown before to
our laws. 1t was unjust, because il was
unequal. But that was not all. The ex.
cluson would, by degrees, be extended
to all under $500, then $l000--then
$l500--unill the few who were very rich
would be left to bear all the burdens and
to be plundered by the many. lie pro-
tested with great earGesmess against the
introduction Of any such principle as this.
The House adjourned without taking
any vote.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
2,s72,52O
7,409,l66
GEORGIA ELECTION!
Re5uke of Faction and Eindication of
Judge Berrieait

Judge Berrtenl.
The MILLEDGvILLE JOURNAL says:
We present our readers to-day with re-
turns from SO counties. The aggregate
vote anc probable result will be found be-.
low. 1t will be seen by them that the
Wing candidate has been successful be-
fore the people: and we hal! this iri.
umph as but the commencement of new
series, which, we feel confident, the people
ia their sovereign capacity, intend TO be-
stow upon the Wing party in Georgia.
There are many circumstances, connected
with the result, which induce US to feel
proud of il, and, among them, we would
here take occasion TO allude TO one which
has reference to our Senator iE Congress,
the Hon. J.. NJ. Berrien. Ii is well
known to our readers that this gentleman
was severly mathematical by the Demo.
cratic majority in the Legislature, at its
late session. Among those who took the
lead in the Senate, was tho gentleman
who has just met with signal defea, at
the HANDS Of the people, whom he affected
to represent, when he was decfaiming
most vehemently, in favor OF the insuuc-
tons which passed the body. The peo-
pie have now spoken, and Mr.. Nc Dougsld
is himself defeated Democratic csndi.
date. We hope that his brother demo-
Gratis will profit by the lesson which has
just been taught them, and that they will,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
DANG IT THESE MATCHES WON'T co.

DANG IT THESE MATCHES WON'T Co.,
Mr.. BIN was seized with bad turn in
his stomach, the other night, and got out
Of bed to look for his hot drops. From
the usual place on the manlepiece, no
took up wha, he supposed 10 be a row Of
matches, and one after another, he snap
ped them off withou, effect, and as he
threw down the last he gave vent to his
vexation by exclaiming-'Dang il, these
matches won, 60" His wife now came
to his assistance, and upon the other end
Of the mattel found some matches, and
having Obtained light, the first object
which met the astonlshed eyes of both
was the head OF her best tortoise shell
comb, with every tooth broken out, and
thrown upon the floor. As Mr.. BIN
stood looking aghasl at the destruction
worked by his own misguided hands, Mrs.
B. cast rrproachful glance at him, and
retired to her bed without uttering a syl
liable. boston Post.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

POWER OF INDUSTRY. 1T was beauti.
lul expression Of a Chinese sage, that by
time aud industry a mulberry leaf becomes
a silk shawl. II the following statement
be correct it affords still more striklng
proof Of what human ingenuity can ac-
complsh. In the manufacture Of steel,
an article may be raised from one hall
penny TO $4,000 guiness! A pound Of
crude iron costs one half penny; it is
converted into steel, into watch springs,
every one ofwhich is sold for halfa gui-
nea, aud weighs on!y the tenth of a gram;
after deducting foI waste, there are in ii
pound weight 1000 grains. 1t affords
steel for 10000 watch springs, the value
of which, at half q guinea each, is
A. OOO puinPas
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
THE SNoW-DRoP.

May flower. have dropped heir ssn,le head
Their life Is gone, their fairness fed,
And they are numbered with the dead
They only bloom tina, we may see
IT'S not world where they may DO
In all their tainless purity.
They shrink beneath cloudy sky,
Add seem 10 look around and SIGH,
Then droop implorinsly and die.
And thus, il Innocence were found,
0nce more on eafth's unhely ground,
She would but gaze in sadness rouad;
Then breath prayer, with appraised ego
Look, plying Heaven, alb let ne fly,
And take me TO my home on high
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

MAMMOTH MUFrs. The Lowell Cour.
Ter, speaking Of the useless size of ladies'
mufis, says: "They look very pretty,
but, as we are a practica! man, it seems
great waste of fur that q muff as urge
as -four barrel, lined, and stuffed, and
quilted, we suppose should be deemed
necessary to keep warm the delicate ltlI",
soft, white fingers OF our delicate pretty
little bellies and our more stately matrons.
Yet we do not find fault. We go for the
Iarges, liberty tor the ladies. fiji takes
the furs Of five dead foxes to warm the
fingers Of one of our ladies', il takes the
cunning of ten live foxes TO get the mon.
ey to pay for them, sometimes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
THE TIMES.

The New Years Address Of the Boston Courier
serves up the character Of the times in the follow
ing manner:
"The times are hard. and every thing goes wrong.
Commerce and cash in shocking plight;
Stocks arc all down the norey markets tight,
The sales, good SIR, in an awful hx,'
Tar won't 60 off; and see how tallow sticks.
Tobacco 100, very dug has grown,
Turks lsland salt hardly hold its own.
Doings IN indigo look deadly blue
Potash and soap are in a precious stew.
The case is desperate, for ruin and rags,
And pig in poka' pork aud gunny bags.
In hides snd Gather you cant save your akin,
Youth get nipper if you trust 10 gin.
Don't think OF dabbng now in Russia duck,
And in molasses you II get surely stuck.
The banks won't discount. in a stingy pet,
And for your soul you can't collect debt.
There's nothing active now but dismal duns,
And no transactions, sir, in bu'ered buns,
It's past all guessing what may next befall-
The dogs and chancery must lake us all
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

THE END OF THE WoRLD.--During
the burning Of Mr.. Churches paper mill,
at Westvlile, Conn, on Thursday night
last, tho flames, reflected by driving
snow storm, caused so brilliant an illumi.
nation in The streets Of New Haven, that
the Miller,tes OF the good city, thought
the end Of the world had come. Several
congregat ions rushed into the streets. -
Mr.. Greedy, who was lecturlng, lost hall
his auditory one minister gravely asser.
ted that the day Of judgment was at hand,
and the usually quiet citizens were thrown
into great commotion, until the cause OF
the phenomena was discovered.
Miller, the prophet, il is said, IS again
in doubt about the grand conhagratlon
next April. He thinks that those, u, least
whose printing bills have been paid will
live on like Salams nders.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The effects Of the Earthquake of the
4th instant, as experienced at Memphis,
Tennessee, are thus described in the En-.
qulrer:
1t was the severest shock, we ina CINE.
which has been felt in this region since
the "Great Shakes" of 1911. The par
oxysm lasted about halfa minute, during
which time the firm set earth did ''reel
to and fro as drunken man," SO violent.
Iy Indeed, as to make hundreds run into
the streets from the lear that the houses
they were ia were about to tumble down.
No damage however was done, unless II
be to crockery ware, which we should
think il likely has suffered" some, where
placed loosely on shelves. The vibra
tions ofthe earth might might have lasted
in all nearly two minutes, and were &C.
companied by heavy rumbling sound,
as # some seventeen hundred and fifty
heavy loaded wagons had been driving
briskv along the street. We were seat
ed quietly al our writing table at the time,
and had better observation OF il than
those who were in the hustle and noise OF
a crowd. Il was s,upendously magnifi.
cent. How puny and Insignificant are
all the works Of man, IN comparison with
the sublime phenomena Of Mature!
We understand there was quite rush
at the theatre. and indeed, every where
else, 10 get out of doors. We ourselves,
heard the shrieks of females, in several
quarters of the town.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-ln pursu-
ance of notice given, the advocates oil
Temperance assembled in the Kent Street
Church on Monday night. The meeting
was large one, and after speeches from
d. w. Barton, Esq. and from Mr.. VIM.
C. Clark, twenty. FIVE new members took
the pledge. Delegates were appointed To
the Convention to be held in this place on
the Dad Of February. Committees OF
reception and arrangements were also APP
pointed. 1t is really gratifying to see
that the good cause hourishes, notwth-
standing the hard times. Winchester
Republican.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
VOLUME 43.
THE MARTINsBuRe GAZETTE

Il published every Thursday morning, at lWo
DOLLARS p-ryesr, il Paid ~ adsaneej TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS within the
wear, and THREE DOLLARS at the end Off
year. Narse discontinued unt'i all arrearsees
are paid. exeept at the option Of the publishers
uJs No subscription will be taken FOR = lees period
Than six months
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will be inserted three times A.
One Doliar per square Of sixteen lines, and at
Twenty-Five Cents 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 until forbid, aad charged &C.
cordiney.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
NUMBER rs.

in future, Instruct their representatives TO
attend TO the business Of the Legislature,
and leave Judge Berrien and the United
States Senate, to attend TO theirs.
But We feel particularly grasifed with
this result, on another ground. The can
didaie of the Wing party, George w.
Crawford, we have long wished TO see a
member Of the Congress Of the United
States. The Wings there. as well as IN
Georgia, will be proud OF such an as.
socIate. Georgia has few, within her
wide limits, who in the character Of rep,
resentative, can confer upon her eqaa!
honor.
The Democrats OF our State knew this,
as well as We do: they know MIR. Craw.
ford to be an active, eloquent, influential
Wig; and hence, short as was the poIlt-
ical canvass, the exer,ons Of the Demo-
cratic press, in behalf OF its candidate,
were equal 20 any OF lis former Efforts
the party, however, have been defeated.
As before observed, It is but the signal Of
further defeats. that most surely await
them. the glad ,ldings we convey. with
pleasure, 10 our friends, 10 and GU, OF the
State. Let them rejoice!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

A couple of lrishmen passing wood
with gun, saw squire! in the top of a
very high tree. Jenny levelec his gun
and brought the 'kritter' lumblng TO the
ground. Och, bothera,ion, exclaimed
Pat, who had been an attentive observer,
what was the use of wasting the shot and
powther; the fall would have killed him.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

Annual deficiency Sls,93O
LIABILITIES.
James River & Kannwhs
Company bonds guaran-
tced by the State. Sl,400,000
Old James River Company
dividends annually guaran-
teed by the State, 6,720
shares equa! TO capital Of 10000
l,5l2,000
Subscription 10 Baltimore i nd
Ohio Rail Road Company, l,380,520
2,s72, 500
7,409, l66
Debts and liabilities OF the
Commonwealth, $l0,2sl,6s
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
OrF1crs. The Madisonan few days

OFFICES. The Madlsonian few days
since, had the following paragraph:
"When all tho Offices are bestowed on
those belonging 10 the Peoples Party, we
may expect the country to be prosperous
and happy. When all the men in power
shall be the devoted friends Of the Re.
publican People, We may expect TO see an
end OF caucus President. making, and the
business of the country faithfully attended
to in Congress-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26
p0MHEoo
INSCRIPTION ON THE GRAVE OF /.
PEASANT GIRL.

Count not my wears, nor ask, how long
dwelt on Earth homeless guest;
Bot ssk f Hope and Love were strong
To lead me to Eternal rest.
Ask not If with the poor and weak,
o. rich and great, had my share;
Boz here me of nv treasure speak,
My only treasufe-Faith and Prayer.
found what, stranger, thou viii find,
How poor the world. how rich the grave,
And earthly riches al resigned
For that one promise--st will save"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

OPP FELLOWS. According to the
Covenant and Official Magazine ofthe
Grand Lodge of the United States, the
annual revenue Of all the lodges reported
IN the United States, is one hundred and
filty.nine thousand one hundred and
eighty three dollars and egh,y.fve cents.
Total amount Of reliefreported, forty four
thousand one bundled and eighty seven
dollars and elghty,three cents. The
number of contributing membe rs is thirty.
three thousand eigh, hundred and ninety
five.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

lLLiSors.-Wc mentioned yesterday
tho fact that the Senate Of Illinois had
passed resolutions declaring that there
oughtto be no tariff, and at present no d.
rect tares. The Cincinnati Chronicle, ID
no'icing this proceeding, says
We mus, believe. as The only mode OF
reconclng these things with tho human
understanding, that tho Legislature Of II
linos are MiIletites; and as the end OF
tho world occurs in 1913, there is, of
course no necessity Of raising revenue.
OF course, If there is TO be no tariff and
40 direct taxation, there is no pay for
Office. holders, and the end Of civil gov.
ernment has come. We think now ws
have sot to the end Of the demAgoges.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

William Allen, says the Lynchburg
Republican, the presen, Senator in Con-
gress from Ohio, was some twenty years
ago, an apprentice to The Ssddler's BUSH
ness in that place. Some OF our citizens,
who knew him when he resided in Lynch.
burg, say that he devoted his leisure hours
during his apprenticeship, to the improve.
ment of his mind
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

Mr.. Calhoun, it is stated, has become a
convert to Mesmerism. The little Magi.
clan will give him spice of his art ere
long that will make him think that there
is something in magic also.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

ENCOURAGING THE PRINTER.--The
Massachusetts House of Representatives,
which consists of upwards of $50 men,
bers. has ordered fourteen newspapers per
week for each member.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

ONO. On the 30 inst. bill was in.
troduced into the House of Representa-.
tives OF Ohio, prohibiting foreign banks,
insurance companies, or other moneyed
corporations, from transac,ing business
by agencies in that State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The Baltimore Clipper states that Me.
rinc Vests, are being manufactured at the
Maryland Penitentiary. They are fully
equal in quality and beauty to any made
in Europe and are sold at less price and
a. a handsome profit TO the Peniientiary.
What will the Free Trade Locos think oS
this
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

An officer in battle, happening to bow,
a cannon ball passed over his head; and
took of the head Of soldier who stood
behind him; you see {said hey that a man
never loses by politeness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The London papers. IN most courtly
phrase, inform her Majesty's loving sub.
jec,s that another most Interesting and i'm.
por,ant event the advent Of Number
three in the juvenile department Of royal.
,yl may be expected to tuke place in
March,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

81 say, Sam" SAID pIoughboy the
other day to his companion, Il know a
n W fashion macintosh 10 keep out the
wet" whats that 2" "Why, if you eat
red herring for breakfast, you'll be dry
al aaY.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

ImrEAcnMKNT or Gov. PoarER.-The
Philadelphia Ledger states that among
the petitions presented TO the Legislature
of that State. on Friday, was one from
Andrew Miller aud others, citizens OF the
city and county of Philadelphia, praying
that articles OF mpeacbmen. may be pre-
terrei against Governor Porter, in order
that he may be tried in the manner pre-
scribed by the Constitution and the Laws,
for certain high crimes and misdemean-
ors, which they specify against him. 1t
was referred to select committee COM
posed of Messrs. Elwell, McCasIin, Rob-
iuson, Kerr and Psrke. The Ledger
adds--"What The committee will do in
this singular case we know mol, but such
a memorial, we are inclined TO believe, is
unpl ecedented in our legislative history"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

A SIGN.--The editor of the New York
Union says: "In 1886 and '37 new
coats were all the fashion--a man could
no, then, get trusted without new coat
on. Now to get credit among the mer-
chants, a man must have coat on meU
mended. 1t shows. RETRENcHMENT and a
good WIFE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The Richmond Wing OF January 18th
announces tina. JOHN II. pLEAsANTs, Esq.
has resumed his position as one Of the
Editors of that paper. We hail with
pleasure his return 10 vocation on which
he has reflected so much brightness, and
tender hun our best welcome and ssncere
good wishes. Compiler.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-01-26

The Maine Legislature met at Angus
ia on the Sd inst. 4 caucns of the Loco
Foco members nominated VIM. L. John.
son, Clerk Of the House last year, for re-
election, aud David Dunn, Of Portland,
for Speaker. Hon. Edward Kavanagh,
of Lincoln, was nominated for President
Of the Senate, and Jere. Haskell, Esq. Of
Portland, for Secretary.