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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-03-29
SELECTED FOR THE REPUBLIcAy----BY a LADY.
Family Economy.

There is nothing which goes SO far towards
placing young people beyond the reach Of pow
erty as economy in the management of their
domestic affairs IL is as much impossible 10
get ship across the Atlantic with half dozen
butts started, or as many bolt holes in her hull.
as to conduct the concerns Of family without
economy. 1t matters not whether man fnr-
nish litlle or much for family; if there is a cou-
tinual leakage in the kitchen or in the parlnr,
it runs away, he knows no, how; and that de-
mon, waste, cries more, like The horse Ieecll4
daughter, unit! he that provides, has no more
to give. 1t is the husbands duty to bring into
the house, II is the duty of the wife to see that
nothing goes wrongfully..out of i,---no, The Leaf
article, however unimportant in itself, for il es-
iablishes precedent; nor under any pre,ence,
for it opens the door of ruin to stalk in and h.
seldom leaves an opportunity unmproved. A
man gets a wife to look after affairs; to assist
him in his journey through life, and not to dis
sipate his properly. The husbands interest
should be the wlle's care, and her greatest am
bilon carry her no further than his welfare and
happiness, together with that of her children.
This should be heresole aim, and her theatre Of
exploits is in the bosom of her family. where
she may do as much towards making fortune,
as he possibly can DO in the counting room or
workshop. ltis not SO much the money earned
that makes man wealthy, as ii is what is saved
from his earnings. A good and prudent hus-
band makes deposite OF the fruits Of his labor
with his best friend; and if that friend be not
true to him, what has he TO hope! If he dare
not place confidence in the companion of his
bosom, where is he TO place it? A wife acts
not for herself only, put she is The agent of ma
ny she loves, and she is bound TO act for their
good, and not for her own qualification. Her
/ husbands good is the end TO which she should
aim---bis appreciation is her reward. Self graf
ification in dress, indulgence in appetite, or
more company that his purse can entertain, are
equally pernicous. The first adds vanity 10
extravagance; the second fastens doctors bill
10 butchers account; and the latter brings in
temperance, the worst of all evils, in It's train.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-03-29
Marriages In Persia.

Marriages in Persia, are contracted by the
parents, and the be,rothment takes place at
very early age. The bridegroom is consequent
y spared the wooing and winning, since this is
all done for him by parental kindness. The
courship is performed by proxy so also is the
marriage ceremony | was curious to learn
how the contract was entered into since the
groom is never permitted to see his bride until
three days after marriage. She is reported to
him by some female nego,iator 10 be "more
blooming than the rose, more odoriferous than
the violet, better formed than Hebe," at which
description his hear, becomes coal, and his
liver is dried up He then contracts with her
parents for The dowery which he is TO besiow
on his wife. The contract being settled, a
moalah signs it, and The ceremony soon afler
takes place, each party being within hearing at
the time, bat not visible. The service is short
and simple. "I, n, the authorised proxy for
you, NJ, do take l., 10 be his perpetual wife,
| for such dowry as you have agreed upon" The
other replies, 81, NJ, the authorized proxy for
you, H. do take her for hisperpe,ual wife upon
condition of the dowry agreed upon by both
parties" Some prayers are then read by the
moolah, and he inquiries of each of the invisi-
bic persons whether they agree TO the contract.
They answer in the affirmative, and he then
declares them 10 be man and wife When the
ceremony is at an end, the veil is thrown over
the bride which is brought for her by the
groom, she is furnished with some aromatic
seeds, which she must eat on arrival at The
house of her husband in order 10 have a sweet
breath in his presence little camphor OF
rose water is given her. The bride sets out on
horsebacE for her new resilence aCcOmDanied
by all her relations, who carry with them pres
ents of sweetmeals. She then beginning her
poetic invocation
"Holy prophet, grant, pray,
On this happy nuptlal day,
That my husband and his mother,
Cousin, sister, uncle, brother,
Sanction without stint or measure,
Every thing that gives me pleasure"
The Teasing then begins, and continues fol
three days. With some great men it continues
thirty or forty days, but with the poorest per
sons never less than three days. Tho grade
of society is much known by The lime of keep
ing ND the festival Some extravagant and
reckless persons have even spent their all on
this festive occasion. The occasional disap.
poiniment in this bIindfold bargain reminds one
of Rachel and Leah..-No Persian would mar
Erv woman who had been subjected TO the
gaze of other men. know an instance of q
Khan that offered as much as thousand toma
nus to her father, 10 be allowed 10 see his bride
elect, which was refused. II is deemed abso-
iule pollution. But under this yelled mystli-
cation, mistakes has sometimes occurred ol
marrying the wrong woman, ---lhree years III
Persia.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-03-29

Truth, arrayed i'm Merry Guise.

We copy the following seasonable article
from late number of the Savannah RePubl-
can:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-03-29

U} ABSTRACT OF APPROPRIATIONS mac
the last session of Congress for the
calendar year ending June 30, lS43-an
fiscal year ending June 30, lS44-that i
eighteen months.
Civil and diplomatic, months,
ending June 30, l843, sI,896,06
Civil and diplomatic, year, end
ing June, go, 1914, 3.691 ,95
Military establishments, 4,733, l3
Fortifcations, sos, so
Naval establishment, 9,I36,7S
Indian Department, 2,lO4,20
Pensions, invalid, revolutionary,
and widows, l,ll7.49
Pensions, naval, 1890
TO give effect to the treaty with
Great Britain, 532,72
Improvement of the navigation
of the Mississippi, Missouri,
Ohio, and Arkansas rivers, 10000
Construction of harbors on Lake
Michigan, 5000
Payments 10 Georgia Militia, 1910
To establish telegraphs, 5000
For survey Of harbor of Mem
phis, Tenn, 800
Private claims, amount not as
certained, but which may be
estimated at about 5000
Various public objects. such as
extra pay to officers ofthe Ex-
ploring Expedition, pay of
Michigan militia called out TO
maintain neutrality on the Ca
madam frontier and others
which are directed to be set
tied, the amount not known,
but, when ascertained, 10 be
paid at the Treasury, estima-
ted at, 10000
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-03-29

II = ABSTRACT OF APPROPRIATIONS made at
the last session of Congress for the half
calendar year ending June 30, lS43-and the
fiscal year ending June 30, lS44--that Is, for
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16

VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION


VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
This body which met on Thursday, sd.
joJrnod on Saturday night between -
sn6 o'clock.
Ia numbers i: was about equal to its
predecessor, the Wing Convention of the
22d-that is, there was about 10 or
200 members, exclusive of the members
OF the Legislature. A proposition on
Saturday night was disposed of-Ayes
205, noes 6l-showlng the entire body
present who answered to the cali, a. 266.
OF these probably 60 or more, were
members of Assembly, and many resident
persons voted more than once as repre-
sentatlves from distant counties. The
elements Of strife IN he Democratic Con-
ysn,ion, exhibited without fully develop.
ING themselves, al acting under pru.
Dental apprehension Of the future, and
wise fenr Of mourning the damning sus.
picion Of being "hshy." The Address
Committee dccidentaly-it ,cGs ecciden-
,slly--hah Calhoun predominance. -
They therefore prepared a report favor
ing the ideas of Cshounism; /, that
the National Convention ought to be de.
i,rre] as long as possible: 2, that its
members ought 10 be- appointed by the
People themselves in Districts, voting as
they would for members Of Congress. -
We understand that in Committee, Gen.
Drongoole offered substitute for this
Calhoun dccoction, presenting he Van
Buren, ideas upon the subject. lie was
there voted down: But he renewed the
effort in Convention and with complete
success-,he preliminary and test vote
being about 205 to 81, Our townsman,
Mr.. Seddoo, made long wInded three
hours effort 20 sustain the committee. and
We must say, that we have seldom heard
a more poin,less, "more point no point"
speech. With a want OF tact which ought
to convince him that he was not cut out
TOR popular speaker, he contrived to en-
!s; the whole audience, Wing, Democrat
and Neutral, against him, and had no
cheers, uutl having spoken two hours and
f..y-hye minutes, he announced that he
WAS nbout TO conclude. He was then ,hun-
aeciag.y cherred.
IL wss followed by Gen. Dromgoolo,
yAn in very brief space demolished his
adversary, and carried all his own way.
Els ameadnent was adopted by strong,
au. we ID not know what majority.
Ihe.gc. eution closed about one o.
,.ask aad has rendered it evident that
gHsse ia nol the shade Of the shadow OF a
a6rp for Calhounsm ia Virginia. Not
ae tnaUesl. Nothing remains ior his
.aouaaseG 2aTtizans but 10 be logged
.aek nia lie ranks which they tired TO
lslurb BY their INSTRUMENTATION. - Rieh'
iYAjg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
General Miscellany.

THE Vanity or WEALTH. Riches
are merely in The imagination. He Who
thinks himself rich, is so u all lnients and
purposes. Bishop Berkeley used 10 say
that other peoples wealth only added TO
MS enjoyment, Tor they arrayed them.
selves 10 costly and beautiful garments,
filled their houses with elegant furniture,
and surrounded themselves with the luxu-
RES Of life, ss much for his amusement IS
their own, more 10 fact, he having no part
in the care Of these things. Toe same
philosophy is inculca.ed by the anec-
dote Of the rich msn, who, when his poor
neighbor enyed him his possessions, asked
him wheth r. he would be willing to take
charge Of his property for his meat, raj
ment and lodging. "To be sure not, )"
said the poor man. "Why that is all |
GET" retorted the rich man.
Somebody in the same spirit has defined
the difference between rich and poor
man TO consist in ones eating whenever
he wanted food, and the other whenever
he can get il. In that case, whoever has
belly full must consider himself rich.
The editor Of the New London Gazette
understands this philosophy. He sums
it all up in the following words:
1--WE recollect that the first money we
ever had was two cents-all in specie
We felt hundred dollars richerthen than
we ever have since" So much for get
ting ahead in the world. Phil. North A.
mericdn.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16

THE PHILOSOPHER AND THE FERRY
MANA Philosopher stepped on board
q ferry boat to crossa stream on the
passage he inquired Of the lerryman if he
understood Arithmetic. The man locked
sstoaished. "trithmetic no sir, | never
heard Of il before The 2hiIosop her re-
Piled, Il am very sorry, Far one quarter
of yonr life is gone" A few minutes az
ter, hs asked the ierrynan: do Won
know any thing Of Mathematics r The
boatmau smiled and replied "no.' "Well,
then," said the philosopher, "anoiher
quarter Of your life is gone" Il third
question was asked the ferryman: "Do
Won understand Astronomy 7" ooh no,
sir, never heard Of such a thing" "WeIl,
nv friend, then another quarter of your
life is gone" Just at that moment the
boat ran on snag, and was sinking,
Hben the ierryman jumped up, pulled off
his coat, and asked the philosopher, with
great earneslness Of manner, 'Sir, can
you swim r. enc" SAID the philosopher.
We'll, then" SAID the ferryman ''your
whole life ID lost, for tho boats going to
the bottom %
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
AMusrsG SCENE INA PARIS CouRT.

AMusISG SCENE INA PARIS Court. -
i Iudlcrous scene occurred IN the Royal
Court Of Justice, January La Presse
had issusd an additional sheet for law and
police cases the Attorney General
claimed the pecuniary deposte. MS securi-
~, for distinct journal. La Presse re-
sisted end was exempted by the inferior
tribunal. The Royal Court was employ
sd with the Crown appeal. Pallet, law
yer Of In Presse, delivered unfolded the
largest Of the American monster heb
domadals, stretched it out, with both arms
ext5aded TO the utmost, so rs TO render
it complete screen from head TO foot,
and from behind il, exclaimed to the
bench:
"See, the Americans are not people
Who dread quantity Of matter aud paper (;
they recoi from no 6imenslons-thev ST.
'9V al scope to freedom OF the pen and
81 ssafs our prosecutors are nFgards--
ia, Court viii he more libersl and broad
SIGHTED. TIE spread OF letters can no
s1sFa Go h&rm." All the auditors Of
PaiHe. Gudgss bot excepted) were COO.
vcIasi With laughter. The decision sane
sio9ed Tie supplement of La Presse.--
RicA. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
.eerey-faising Springs,

near the Dwelling House, and has besides the
advantage OF water from the 0pequon Greek, which
bounds it on the East. The undersigned believes
IL TO be in ali respects one of the attractive
parcels of land now for sale 10 this county
The terms Of the sale will be liberal, TO witt
One-thrd in hand NJ ,ss execution OF the contract
--ons-thiId On the ist Of October, lsa3, and one
third on che 10, of October, 1874.
For further particulars we'll as upon all quss-
tions connected with The tls which 10 putsbe,
apply to Chss Jas. Faulkner, ESQ.,, Attorney ct
Law, Msrsipsbsrg
JACOB VAN METRE Sr.
Bsrssiey County, W.
September IS, l6Is.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16

rENHE undersigned, having returned from tou
n through tha Western and Southern cities
would infoi bis old customers and the public, tina
he intend. carrying an the HOUSE JOINER and
CARPENTER BUSINESS, 10 all IFS various
brsnches. ~ the latest aud mos: fashionable man
net Builder. and others can be furnished With
plans nd drawings. a the shortest noiice, with or
without bills OF Lumber. He car be found Vt all
times, ~ his old residence, al the west end OF
Burke Street, where be hopes 10 receive share OF
public patronage.
WIN. GREGORY.
November 25, Ig4t.--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
TO THE WORLD.

GNAN we for moment look upon our wide spread
~ .snd, and behold the fearful amount Of suffering
and disease that there exists, without feeling OF
painful sympathy arising in our hearts accompanied
with the desire of bestowing relief Il we possessed
the powerl No, we cannot; the human heart goes
forth to meeti its fellow. and extends him the hand
OF sympathy if nothing more. This may soothe,
but it viii cure. He still feels himself an OBJ
ject that is oathed-he still feels himself cipple
tho anguish still fingers around his pillow. Those
at all familiar with the history of diseases cannot
help being struck with the rapid increase OF that
peculiar, race of diseases arising from an impure
state Of the blood habit Of the system, diseases
ofthe mucous tissue; also of the osseous and CLAN
dular system, sctofula. ulcers and obsii
nate cutaneous eruptions, chronic sore eyes, and
disease of the bones The chief cause OF their IN
crease 10 owing to their being hereditary, running
through whole families and spreading destruction
along their path BIT for all these ills there has
a new medicine dawned upon the world and in
offering to the public this new preparation, which
has for it's oheut the relief Of suffering humanity,
il becomes necessary to upon what grounds II
puts forth il merits and the reasons upon which il
foundA is superior claims the attention Of the af
nictsd that all who require us may fearlessiy
repose tnll confidence in its restorative virtues -
But let introduce our readers more particularly
10 ths new preparation, which has already been
announcedt0 ihepublic, under the name Of SANDS
SARSAPARlLLA.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
~ Ola

rENHE uad ,rsigned, Administrators Of John X.
n Wilson, deed. request oil persons having
elsius against the Estate, to exhibit them-and alt
Indebted 20 the deceased, or to the firms of Will
son s. Anderson and John n. Riddle & Co., to pay
the amounts respectively owing.
The character and magnitude Of the estate will
make II proportion the undersigned wind Up their
administration wi,h as httle delay es possible.
JOHN STROTHER,
GEORGE DOLLJr.,
Jsnsary G. le4s-tf A2misistrators
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
NOTICE.
no all srh0ns IL may Concern.

EBYa Deed Of Trust. executed Nv Joseph Burns
I'D to the undersigned, trustee, bearing date the
26ih day Of April. 1912. and duly recorded in the
County Court OF Berkeies,
ALL TIE ZONES, EILL5. NOTES.
Book Accounts, and Debts,
outstanding ard due to the late firm Of +" Burns &
Seibefi." the late firm of Burns Likens & Co.
and TO g Joseph Burns" and also all arrears and
due. % every description due and unoaid 90 the
Books of the said Joseph Burns, as late Deputy
sheriff Of Berkeley County. have been assigned and
transferred for the purposes sci forth in srid trust
THIS notice is therefore given all persons IN any
wise Indebted, to come forward aud make payment
TO the undersigned. Those who are indebted BY
oreownt. aud not prepared TO make payment iNme-
diafeiy. are notified that their accounts must be
closed bv cote NJ soon as can be-otherwise, they
will be pot in suit. The Books kept at the
Store House Of Mr.. Barns, who will attend 10 clos
ing ali open accounts, by taking notes. Persons
prepared to make payment can find the undersign-
ID ct bis Office, 10 Nartinsburg.
HARRISON WAITE,
Msy 5. 1882 1T Trustee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
THE YARD CONTAINS
% EGy-ascay E'Gfs.
WITH 8 LARGE IETCHES

And room for two hundred more, forty of which
can be sunk under the Dry-hsuse. There is good
Spring water running constantly in the Yard. The
Improvements are all in good order, ard any one
wishing TO engage in the business, il 10 certainly
the best properly in market in the Valley.
There is but one other Yard in the place. which IS
unable TO supply the demand. The Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad passes within 900 yards Of the door,
thereby bringing il within hours travel of 3alt-
more. Chestnut Oak Bark is very abundant, and
can be had al FIVE dollars cord.
Il is deemed unnecessary TO give a more particu-
lar description Of the property, any wishing
20 purchase, will view il. We have about 60 cords
Of Bark on hand, which the purchaser can have.
The terms viii be made very easy, and possess
sion given Immediately.
JAMES BROWN,
JAS. s. BROWN.
1.-THE above property be sold BY the 10Th Of
March next, II will be for rent.
Msrtinssurg, Va. Nov TO- 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
Desirable Tract Of land
I'M TIA RE ~.
gEyHE undersigned offers for sale, that desirable
Il TRACT OF LAND, containing
SOL ACRES.

formerly belonging to the heirs of Isaac Van Me-
if0, decd 1t IS situated about miles from Mar
tinsbuTg, the County Seat Of Berkeley, Va, in view
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, which great
national tboroushfsre passes but few hundred
yard. from 1t. The IMPROVEMENTS upon il
are all good AMI in excellent repair. The greater
portion OF the is Limestone land, all adapted
TO IVkeal, Corn and Ciooer, and the balance
Slate land of the best quality-and nearly oue-haf
Of the entite land clothed with timber 1, has upon
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
GOgg. CcGss

Il HAVE on haA1 and will constantly keep I.
Il large supply of CUMBERLAND COAL, OF
the best quality, aud at the lowest market prices.
| have made arrangements with Dir. benjamin
Blue. who has strong team and will haul 81 least
sky bushels Of Stone Coal from here 10 Martins
burg or its vicinity for i've dollars and 10 propor-
lion to other parts OF the county. The team can be
had at any time by giving one days notice 10 the
subscriber.
Y. BROIDRICK.
Honeyweod Mills, July 81, 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
NSrTSn.

A Ii person indebted TO the late 6rrn Of Wilson
IN & Doll, either by bond, note OF open account,
ate requested 10 come ward and settle the same
Immediately, toe subscriber is required settle
up Ihe business of the concern with the least pos
sible delay.
GEORGE DOLL, Jr.
November 8 1841 Sarririn1 Partner.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
Imperial Cosmetic Lotion.
HATS, CAPS, SHOES
and; Roofs.

NETE have just finished opening the largest
w and best assortment Of
Sup Black Beaver and Russia Hats,
Seal Skin and Cloih Caps. Wool HAS,
Gentlemens' Fine aud Coarse Boots.
Boys Boots and Bootees, Mems Fine Shoes,
Bootees and Brogans, Boys strong and Fine
Shoes; Ladies' Monroe and Kid Shoes,
Ells.ler Bootees, Leather and Buck.kin
Walking Shoes. Gum Over Shoes
Misses and Chidreus' Shoes and Bootees, &c.
that we have offered to customers, and invite
all persons wanting to call and examine them.
j. W. & B. r. BOYD.
Oct. 90, 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16
Cheap Groceries, sc.
school, .TaMrp ano Other
hooks &C.

StMI1H'S Geography. Comley's Spslug Book
~ United States Reader No. = 2 aud 8, Pixies
Arithmetic, Webster's Smelling Burs.
FANCY friendships Offering. | he Gem, La
dys Book. Flora's Lexicon, The Violet, Albums.
RELIGIOUS. Bibles, superior binding, com
mon Prayer Rocks. Hymn Books. &c.
OTHER BOOKS. Psrley's Books, Science o
Com. Things, Moores Melodies, Miss Lsndon's
Poems, Ananscs.
VARIETY GOODS, &C. Silver Spectaclos.
common duo, SILVER PencIl Cases, Silver solid
rhimblrs, silver Shields, Beod-. small and large,
Peuknves Of the best kind, Rogers nnd card Scs-
sors, Snuff Boxes. Hair brushes, Cologne Water,
various kind. Of Watch Guards. Water ooiored
Paints. Silk Purses, Toys for children, Flutes &c.
&c, with great variety Of other articles, which
will be sold on pleasing terms nv
WM DORSEY.
October 90 Druggist.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-03-16

&OT having been able 20 sell ,hr 0pequon
~ Mil, lave determined TO work it myselfthls
year. Farmers disposed 10 grind their Crops,
shall have tns earliest attention paid 10 theE,
eithsr there OF at The sleneywood Mill, if they
bring their crops Ia TO ei,her, early IN the season.
and the -four plseed the boat Tor them according
TO order. without any charge | viii also pur-
chase wheat 1T The highes, price the market viii
afford at both places, ami will be accountable for
every sort OF grain taken inso the Mills. Mr..
Philip Translts my Acknowledged agent, and any
agreement made by him. will be a. binding a. If
made with myself;-snd 10 neither OF Us is
present, the receipt of toe hesd.milier at either
place viii be sufficient. Mr.. Tfsmsi myself
will sndesvor To give our personal attention TO the
Opequoa Miilsesery day. Arrangements for boat
ing OF the -four speedily ~ il can he nanufac-
tured, have been made viih experienced boatnen,
in whoa believe the utmost confidence may be
placed, and customers shall have their hom boated
upon tbe same terms wi:h uy-rf.
EDWARD C0LST0N.
JuDe Is 1870 IF