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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

PERsIMMoNs.--A tall yahoo whose pro-
portions exhibited mignly amount Of the
bone and sinew Of our country, stopped
at fruit store on Cycamore Street yes.
terday, and taking ripe persimmon from
pint mug in which they were ready
measured. enquired tho dealer, What
on earth is these here thingsn He began
eating the fruit rapidly and after demol.
ishing about a bits worth, was walking
off without payment with the remark: I'll
come along after dinner and finish the
rest Of them things, Stop sad the fruit,
erer-l want you to taste of u different
sort. The fellow thought this was civil,
and walked into the shop. The dealer
brought him dish filled with unrpe fruit
and the countryman threw haDdlul into
his Jaws. The contortions his face be.
came alarming--hs mouth was drown up
until it resembled the neck of an inflated
bader--snd struggling for utterance he
exclaimed. by the Iloky-if don't take
the rest OF these 10 our Sal Sykes--her
mouths so big the boundary line 90 it
has never been settled, and ifthese here
things don't bring the two corners of her
mouth within kissing distance, why, OPP
rates different on some folks--tha,'s all.
Gin. Sun.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

A SIGN.-An observing citizen has i'm.
parted 10 US the fact, that he never knew
Coons 10 be as plenty and as ftt as they
are this season.--lndeed the display Of
them on our market benches almost eve.
ry morning, fat as squads, corroborales
his remark. We hnil the circumstsnre
as favorable augury, and predc. that
"lhat same old Coon" Of 1910, will be at
the top OF the 'simmon tree next Novtm.
Der. $685..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Mike Walsh, speaking Of pipe laying,
says:-"Th' cant about pipe laying during
the last Presidential election is all froth
and clap-trap; and il IS indeed abou, every
other election. We laid as much, If not
more than The Wings; and every man in
the Democratic patty who knows any.
thing about the matter, knows that zoe did.
-Aie1. Ga..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

ARKANSAS. The Wings Of this STATS
have gone msnfully to work to carry il
for HARRY OF THE WEST. They are in
high spirits, and meetings are called in
every county TO appoint delegates to
State Convention for the nomination of
candidates for State Offices and an Eleeto,
raj tcket.--St Louis Nsr Ere,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

A Washington letter says-"Two ofthe
most important law suits ever brought to
ISSUE 10 this country, are now being tried
before the Supreme Court, That of Mrs.
Games is the first on tho calender, and
involves the right to many millions Of dol,
lars. The other is the celebrated Girard
case. Among the litisants in town are
Mrs. Gaines aod DR.. Clarke, who have re.
turned from Paris TO attend this sulh he
be ng one Of the G.rard heirs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

The WHGS OF Ono. The Wing
Stat. Convention of the State OF Ohio held
al Columbus on the 10th instant, was very
numerously and enthusiastically attended,
the main object of the Convention being
the nomination Of a fit person to be voted
for at the popular election which is to take
place in October next.
The Convention was organized by CAL
ling Hon. THOMAS CoRwIN, of Warren,
the late excellent Governor of this State,
to the chair. Several Secretaries pro ,em
were also appoirted. Mr.. CoRwIN deIv-
cred some encouraging and soul-stirring
remarks on taking the chair. Hs was
followed by II. Stanbury, Esq. Of Lancas-
ter, who occupied the stand shor, time
il the delivery Of an address most happy
and exhiIaratlng in It's effects. Amid re-
Pcatod shouts and calls, Mr.. CoRwfN
again took the stand, exhortng 10 harmo
ny and zeal as necessary to and sure pre-
cursors OF success. A i'm and details of
proceedings for the completion of the bust
ness belove The Convention were then pre-.
sented ard adopted withou, dissenting
voice.
In the evening, DAVID SrRANGLER, Of
Coshocton, was nominated by exclamation
as the Wing candidate for Governor
Upon announcing which nomination the
Ohio State Journal thus expresses itself
"CLAY and SPRANGLER will sweep thu ough
the Stale with irr sislD'e force, bearing all
before them"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Even 10 Benton ca, in Missouri,
large and sfifited Wing meeting has b. en-
held, and animated speeches had ctIculat-
ed to advance the interest Of the people
in that section Of the State.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
Jgs ,al6a,a;..see..,4 0Gasette

9. published every Thor'dsy morning at TWO
DOLLARS per year. u Ra,d c 81 az, adSanee;
TWO DOLLARS AND flf n ~ S, ~.
snd If he yesr. No psrer discontinued until
ali ,rearages, arepsid, except a, the option of
the publisher.
cd than s;r moa.bs
anvsprprsGsrs will be inserted three times at
One Dollar per square of fourteen lines, and at
twenty-five Cents for each subsequent insertion
The number Of Insertions must be marked on
the manuscript, or copy oft1e advertisement
sant, or il will be continued until forbid, and
char re- ed accordingly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

The Hon. John P. Kennedy, has been
nominated for Congress. by the Wings of
The Fourth Congressional district OF Ma
ryland,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Middletown, Conn, has elected the ems
tire Wing ticket for CITY officers, by
majority between % and 80. Two years
ago the present locofoco candidate for the
office of Secretary of State, was elected
Mayor. Now, good Wing is chosen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Cure FOR WARTs.-Scrape a carrot
and salt the scrapings for roultice, and
spply on retiring 10 rest.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

DEATn-BED CoNFEssIoN.-We learn
verbally, says the Railway IN, j, Re-
publican, that Il persn living in Middle,
bush, Somerset county, one day last week
made a confession, acknowledging that
himself and Peter Robinson (the mur.er.
er of Suydam at New Brunswick were
The persons who murdered Robert f. Ran
doph, IN Dark Lane, NJ ar Metuchen. a.
bout twelve yeats since. The person re.
ferred to, ii is said ma lie The confession
on his d .ath bed, and has since died.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Il say, Harry, were you at the the bat.
tie of Bunker Hill? Not Exactly, Tom,
but then my daddy says he knew man
tina, told him that he saw an old friend OF
his that had an uncle who oftec affirmed
that grandfather by his mothers side
belonged to regiment Of foot, in which
there was man who said that da ddy
OF his told him that mercantile uncle
met man one day who said he had seen
Gen. Washington about these dlggins one
day afore breakfast! Were you ever
cIoser?'
NO, quite as near gunshot as that, |
thank you =
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

A PROPOSED COMPETITION WITH THE
UNITED STATES PosT OFFICE ESTABLISH.
MENT.-The Philadelphia Inquirer says
that Company has been formed with the
object Of esta bishing lines for The trans
IN ssion Of letters at cheap rates of postage
throughout all parts OF tbs Union. 1t is
proposed that The highest rate for single
letters, not weighing more than half an
ounce. shall be SIX and quarter cents to
any part oflhe country, while ENVELOPES
will be sold at lower rate-iwenty or
more for dollar. The persons engaged
in this enterprise contend that the laws Of
Congress prohibiting private mails are ur.
constitution ,l, and they are anx Gus 10
have them Tested on this point as speedily
as possible. LYsANDER SOONER, Esq. a
gentleman OF Worcester, Massachusetts
IS understood to be principal IN the en-.
terprlse.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

An lrlShman asked teacher of music
how much he charged for lessons, was
informed six dollars for the first month
and three for the second. Then III come
the second month, said Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

THE DEACoN's PRA4ER.- friend
tells US Of a superannuated old deacon,
who formerly lived in the vicinity of
Sbowhegan, way down east. He was
noted for his disposition 10 inquire about
all that was going on around him. Even
when engaged in his family devotlons,
whenever an individual passed his win
dow, he would inquire who it was. His
prayer would be somewhat after this
fashion Lord, we are poor miserable
cteatures-w is that going by ?-have
mercy upon us--I guess it neighbor c.
we are prone TO do evil--whlt does he
want Amen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH. The Phtla-
1elphia Sun states ahat man named
Zimmerman, residing in Huntingdon Pa,
having an arbitration with his n,ighbor,
made an affirmation in relation 20 his ac-
count, and said, If what | have stated be
not true, hope the Almighty will send
me to helr The words were scarcely ut
tered, when he fell over ana expire =
The above fact was shown 10 the editors
in a letter from Huntingdon, directed to a
highly respectable gentleman of Philadel
pha.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
P0NYIoALo
YOU REMEMBER IT-DON'T YOU.


You remember the time when frat sought your
home,
When smile, not word was the summons 10
come;
Whom you called me your friend till you found
with surprise,
That our friendship turned out to be love in dis.
guise
You remember it-dont you'll
You will think it--wont you
Yes, yes, of all this the remembrance will last
Long after the present fades into the past.
You remember the grief that grew lighter when
shared,
With the bliss, you remember, could ausht be COM
pared
You remember how fond was my earliest vow'
Not fonder than that which breathe thee now.
You remember it--dont you
You will think of t-won't you'll
Yes, yes, Of all this the remembrance will last
Long after the present fades into the past
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
"'Houss OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
January -, lS44.


al will only say, that have seen
letter today from Mr.. Calhoun, in which
he states that he will get permit his name
to 60 into the Bslumors Convention, and
that bis reasons for the same are given in
full to Senators and will be made known
in few days"
We have no doub, Of The truth OF this
statement, the only thing suspicious about
1t being, that it comes from cOrrespon-
dent Of the EDITOR Their predictions and
assertions are generally so VIDE efthe
mark that they must always be taken
with large allowances. The Editor says,
however, true or not true, Virginia will
do her duty" Not if she votes as you
wish her Mr.. Editor. You and your par
tv.men made her throw away her vote
twice before on a Missouri Restrictionist,
supporter of De Wat Clinton against
Mr.. Madison. and a violent enemy of the
last war We hope she will do her du-
ly; but not consult you. That duty lies
10 crushing, forever, the pretensions Of
Martin Van Buren,. We have no doubt
she will do il in another fashion, 10 what
YOU wish. Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
That Same Old Coon!

" Get out the rsg, yoH'vs all uahlckg:
Clear the track fer OLD KENTUCK ""
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

PRoGRESs OF REFINEMENT. A young
woman, on meeting a former fellow SER
want, was asked how she liked her new
place! Very WELL Then you've moth.
ing TO complain off. Nothing, only my
master and mistress talks such VERY bad
grammar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Young women are being employed in
all sorts If duties now in PARIS. They
are even assuming the places of the clerks
IN contingencies. GRANT, in his new
work, says;
Indeed, the young Partisan women are
beginning to be trained as clerks fer bank
ing and commerc al houses. They are
found to be stcadier and more attentive
than young men. In one Of the first md
weallhiest banking houses in Paris you
may now see every day two interesting
daughters Of the principal partner, one Of
them eighteen years of age, the other
twenty, at work at their desks during
business hours, and dischafging their du
ties as clerks with dispatch, correctness,
and cheerfulness. ln6eed, the plan is
working so well that the government itself
is beginning to employ young females in
the public Offices"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
OF 0HUGSs mEU1CINES, FAINTS'
Dye-Stu6's, Oils,
CONFECTIONERY,
FANCY GOODS. sc.

and all other articles in their line to which they
respectfully invite the attention of buyers.
The following are among their stock and any
preparation compound will be carefully attended
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

'Sr, you gamble. ...s.
No; do not.
saw you playing at Billiards
Bill Yards why never saw the
man
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

a Fresh Supply Of Liquors.
SCCh U. Old Rye Whisky. French Brandy.
-, - hum' Cherry Bounce. Madeira and Sweet
Oct 10, 1913 GEORGE RAENUAL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

The following is from the "True Dem
ocrat," an anti-hard money Locofoco pa
per, published at Chilicothe:-
1.-THE QUESTION ANswERED.--"Tn
Gazette seems DESTROYS Of knowing our
views on the present state ofthe currency.
We OF Iata have felt ourselves so much
interested in ether more important mat
lers, and particular " in efiecting reduc-
ton of the taxes on the people, that we
had almost forgotten Ohio once had banks
OF her own. And now, inasmuch as bank
paper is flowing in upon US from every
point of the compass, and from nearly
every State Of the unio.,, we hope soon
to hear no more, complaint for The want Of
rags. We are told that even Montreal
and Canada paper is finding its way into
this State, and we shall not be surprised
to see bank paper sent 10 upon US, ev' n
Ifom Texas. There seems to be no de-
mand for gold, and it is well there is not,
tor we have none. Surrounded on all
SIDES by the paper factories of other S ates,
we shall continue II have PIPER, pass
what laws we will. The only way to
avoid it, is to emegraie to Cuba, for we
have already found that Cuba will not
come to US.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
TOMORROW.

Who can tell how much is embraced in
this expression Though a few hours
intervene between il and us-lhough It
will soon commence its course who is
there that can read Its single page and
pronounce the character Of ITS evenlsi
Tomorrow Those who are not gay
may be said. Those who are not walk.
ing the avenues OF pleasure, led by the
hand of hope, may be the subjects ofin.
tense sorrow. Prosperity may be chan
ged into adversely.
Those who now are on the mountain
summit may be in the valley. The rosy
cheek may be overspread with paleness
the strong steps may tater. Death
may have overtaken us.
Tomorrow! 1t may entirely change
the course of our lives. 1t may form a
new era in our existence. What We
fear may not happen.
Tomorrow, away with anxiety
Let US lean on Providence. There is
being TO whom all the Instructions of time
are the same, and who is able 10 dispose
everything for our wise Improvement
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
NUMBER A9.
MR.. CALHOUN.

The Editor Of the Enquirer, evidently
apprehends danger from this gentleman,
as his paper Of yesterday abundanliy
shows. After making various extracts
from diif,reoi papers, all having tenden-
cy TO show, that Il is not his intention to
support the candidate Of the Weaxel par.
", he slumbles on the following extract
Of letter, from one OF his own corr,spon.
4. MS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

Have you any onions 2 said gentle
man the other day to remarkable green
looking sucker.
mo, halnt,' was the reply, and the
gentleman passed on. The sucker, after
scratching his head for sometime, ex.
claimed, 4 wonder iftha, tarnaI fool didn't
mean iuD iuS-- (dDJtOI
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

LIBERALI1Y.-Tho New York Tribune
states that The Rev. DR.. DIN, President of
the Westey1n University al MddIetowa,
Conn, preached few evenings in the
Greene street Methodist Episcopal Church
ia the city of New York, a discourse 10
behalf of that highly respectable institu-
tipn; and that about $4,000 were sucscfib-
ed towards the sum af $50, 900. for the
purp Sc of the permanen, endowment Of a
new Prolcssorship. The sum of five hun
Gred dollars was given by Jas. llau er,
Esq, the senior partner in the great pub
fishing house Of Harper g. Brothers, and
the like amount by d. Drew, Esq, George
Luckily, Esq, Francis Hall, Esq, aud
VIM. B. Ski lmorr, Esq.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

OLDEN TINES. In Connecticut, 80
yesrs ago, if a man kissed his wife on
Sunday, he received 80 lashes at whip
ping post. A young man was not allow
ed 10 squeese his sweethearl's hand in
church, nor were maidens permitted to
accompany their lovers to the door with
out lighted candle. There was no fun
in those days for young folks.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

THE WFE.-lt is not unfrequcnt the
wife mourns over the aliena,ed affections
of her husband, when she has made no
effort herself to strengthen and increase
his attachment.
She thinks, because he once loved her
he ough, always to love her, and she neg
lecis those attentions which gained his
heart. Many vile is thus the cause OF
her own neglect and sorrow. The wo-
man deserves not husbands love who
will not greet hun with smiles VIII n he
returns from the labors OF the day; who
will not chain him to his home by the
sweet enchantment OF a cheerful heart.
There is not one in thousand SO unf, ell
ing as to withstand such an influence and
break away from such home.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

WHIGIsM IN MASSACHUSETTS, The fol.
lowing resolution was adopted in Lynn,
( Mass the great Sh ne town Of the Union.
"Resoired, That we are not only Fan.
eul Hall Wings Massachusetts Wings
but out and out Clay Wigs Thai we
20 for the "Mlil Boy OF tie Slash s" at
the same lime we shall. as We ever have
zone, stick to honest John Davis to The
last, and ~ar stronger and stronger, until
the RPS in our Government are sewed up,
ard The currency Of the nation aud the
protection OF our Industry ore pegged to-
gether IN ,corkmanlike maner. We go
for him because we have OccaSioaed HIM,
and know him to be master of the craft:
and in case OF Accident, or absence Of the
Boss the JourS will not get the sack. "
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

A woman died in Boston on Thursday,
from stdrrationi The place in which she
was found, is a miserable cellar, and her
husband was drunk. The details of the
case, as given in the Post, are dreadful
beyond conception.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

The Quincy Aurora, published at Quin-
cy, Massachusetts paper strictly neutral
has DOTTED is neutrality and come on,
boldly and gaIIanlly for Wing men and
Wing principles.
III Is the bNl that. rolling on
For Henry Clay and DAVIS too''
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01

A FEMALE MAIL RoBBER,--W learn
that Mrs. Jones, wife Of the Postmaster at
Spruce, in the town of Albion, Oswego,
together with young man in their EN-
ploy, have been arrested on charge Of
rlflng letters willie overhauling the mail.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-02-01
From ne Neo York I'riLRAs.
HENRY CLAY.

tiENk1 CLAY,
The lars will man ihyj gallant ships
Aud fling the canvass fec,
Again unlufl the Bunting strips"
Ard ebeery pct To sea,
They'll heave, and weigh and stow, and pull
And sing and hoist away,
They'll hoist, and hoist aud hoist
And hoist IN Henry Ctay.
The Carmen losg TO the loads
OF mer.haudiss arrive,
For then the whalses, and streets and roads.
viii be busy hive,
Thes u back. ADD pack, and pile, and lash,
And drive end cart away;
Aud cart, md cart aud cart, and cart
And carry ia Henry Clas
The P,ess fartes brighter day
TO cheer the Printers breast;
They've turned The world the other way
There's Sunrise IN the Vest
They'll set. and impose, and correct and revise
And print, and PUBLISH away; [pnblish,
TbeyH publish, aud publish, and publish, and
The name OF Henry Clay
The Lades--hless the lovely band
Our country's joy and Ptids
They GO for Harry hand in hand,
Maid, matron, belle. and bride,
To gain "Pyotcctioa" for themselves,
They'll marry and away,
And tell their lovers, and husbands, and sons,
To vote for Henry Clay.
The rich, the poor, the bowed, the flee.
Through all our noble land,
To bring the Nations jubilee
VIII lend a helping hand.
They n pull together all one,
And shout aud work away,
Together, together, together, together,
Ha< "a for Henry Clay!
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-01-04
ID I E d

In Marshall, on Saturday the 9th instant, DAVID
BURR MASON, aged % years.
The deceased was a son Of the Rev. Stephen Ma
son of this village and brother of the late Ebenezer
Porter Mason, Of Yale College, distinguished for
his attainments in Astronomical science. He was
born in Washington, Conn.,, but spent many years
OF his early life, upon the island Of Nantucket He
entered Amherst College at the age of 16,where he
continued year and half, till the removal of his
father to this place. After spending about three
years in Marshall, he took up his residence in Rich
mond, Virginia, where he was engaged IN mercan-
tile pursuits. While there, he became hopefully
pous, and has ever since lived a consistent chris
tian life About year since, he was attacked with
pulmonary complaint, which gradually wasted
him away, till it terminated in his death. In Au-
gust last, he returned to his fathers residence in
this place. For a few weeks, he appeared to im-
prove in strength, but latterly his decline was rap
id. Through his long illness Of more than year,
he was an admirable example of fortitude and pa
thence, and at the closing scene, he resigned his
spirit without struggle.
Mr.. Mason, like his gifted brother, was possess
ed Of very amiable disposition, and ever manifest
ed benevolent regard for those with whom he as
sociated In the relation of son and brother, he
was most exemplary, and he il held in afiectonate
remembrance by a large circle of relatives and
friends. His talents, though Of high order, were
not Of the most brilliant kind, but such as emf
nently fitted him for the practical duties of life.
During his last sickness, though well aware Of his
near approach to death, he wore an aspect of uni
form cheerfulness placing his entire reliance upon
that arm which had sustained him in health, and
looking to that Being for consolation, to whom he
had devoted his services for time and eternity -
!" Mark the perfect man. and behold the upright,
for the end Of that man is peace"
Marshall (JAficMgG9) Erpotulder.