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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

The BATTLE OF ELEVEN HUNDRED
HoRsEs. Two Of the Spanish regiments
which had been quariered in Funen,
were cavalry mounted on fine black, Ion @
tailed Andslusion horses. Ii was imprac.
ticable to bring off these horses, about
100 10 numoer, and Romano was not a
man who could order them to be destroy
ed. He was fond of horses himself, and
knew that every man was attached to the
beast which had carried him SO far and SO
faithfully. Their brides were taken off,
and they were turned loose upon the
beach. A scene ensued, such as proba-
bly, was never before witnessed. They
wers sensible that they were no longer
under any restraint Of human power. A
general conflict ensued, in which, retain
ing the discipline they had learnt, they
charged each other IN squadrons OF ten or
twenty together; then closely engaged,
striking with their fore feet, and biting
and tearing each other with ferocious
rage, and trampling over those which
were beaten down, I'LL the shore, in the
course of an hour, was strewn with dead
and disabled. Part Of them had been set
free on rising ground, at distance T;
they 20 sooner hesred the roar Of the bat
lie, than they came numbering down
over the intermediate hedges, and catch
ing the contagious madness, plunged INTO
the fight with fury. Sublime as the
scene, 1t was too horrible to be long con.
templated and Romano, 10 mercy, gave
orders for destroying them, but il was
found too dangerous to attempt this and
after the last boats quilted the beach, the
few horses that renamed were still seen
engaged IN the dreadful work Of mutual
destruction. Souttey's History Peninsu-
la War.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
, Half eagle.

FoUND.-As we were walking homo
from our Office last evening about ten
o. clock, we stumbled over something on
the side walk. which we felt conidenr
did moi belong there, for we have walked
the streets so often that We know every.
even the smallest, inequality in the pave
ment, and we therefore turned around 10
see what il was. We lifted j, up-we
looked at t--squeezed it-kicked it--but
| for our life could not tell what il was,
with difficulty we grasped IL: we deter
mined to bring it home with US, and try
to describe it, and see any of our friends
can enlighie US as to what il is.
| II is shaped Tor rather ,ras) good
deal like a crescent halfm little
like an India rubber life preserver. and
something like pig yoke; fel, little soft
like, and was covered with bed ticking.
We had nearly broke our neck over il;
and as we never had any luck 10 our lives,
we thought may be we have found treas.
ure at last. We didn't know but what il
was a new way the banks hsd =dopted IN
maxim their remlitauces so as 10 prevent
robbery, for the ugly thing had a string
at each eDd, SO tnat, IN emergency,
stout man might lie il around aim, and
carry il short distance. ta
With nervous hani, therefore, we
seized our knife and tore into il. IL was
stuffed 50 tight that as soon as ths blade
touched il il ripped about SIX inches and
the first thing that protruded itself from
the orifce was an old stocking very much
worn, six more followed IL; next was an
old roundabout; and then in rapid success
sion, three short shifts and two long ones,
an Oh fur cap, pair Of biecches, old and
ragged; the skirt of an old calico dress,
pair Of old calico drawers, pair Of old
flannel drawers four old night caps, two
cradle blankets, one Leghorn bonnet, and
Morocco boot, Two table-clolhs, an old
piano cove, three quilted pe,iicoats End
six napkins! What on earth could the
thing have been? Do tell. Lou. Iris.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

A Cousins LIPs.-The lips OF "a pref.
ty cousin, says the Richmond Star, are a
sort OF neutral ground between sisters
and Strangers. Ii you sip, it is not be.
cause you love, nor exactly because you
have the right, nor upon the grounds
Patonic, nor with the calm satisfaction
that you buss fayorite sister. 1t IS a
sort OF hocus-pocus commlngling of all,
into which each feeling throws It's part,
until the concentration is thrilling pecu-
lar, exciting, delicious and emphatically
slick. This is as near TO philosophical
analza,lon as we can well come. All
the girls are the editors cousins,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
VOLUME 45.
Che Marttnsbnrg Gazette !. pub

hshed every Thursday Morning, at TWO DOL
LARS per year, if paid in advanee; TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS within the
year; and THREE DOLLARS at the end Of
the year. No paper discontinued until all ar
resreges paid, except at the option of the
publisher.
R3-N No subscription will be taken for less period
than six months
ADvERrsEnEsTs will be inserted three times at
One Dollar per square, fourteen linss,) and al
Twenty Five Cents for each subsequent insertion.
Ut The number of insertions must be marked on
the manuscript, or copy Of the advertisement
sent, or IL viii be continued until forbid and
charged Accordingly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

A new version of an old afair--lhe fall
Of our first pareSts--bas been given BY a
pious WEIGH parson, as thus:
sour great grandfather Adam was very
good man, he was; but as for Eve, she
was a devil of woman. She must needs
90 and rob an orchard, and not satisfied
with eating, herself, she tempted our good
a curse upon all the earth, coniound her."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

How TO MAKE MONEY. Let the bu-
Sness Of every body alone, aud attend 10
your own. Don't buy what you don't
want. Use every hour to advantage, and
let your study be to make your leisure
hours useful. Think twice before you
throw away dollar; remember you
will have another TO make tor it. Find
recreation in looking after your busiress,
and so your business will not be neglecte d
in looking after recreation. Buy slow !;
sell fair, and take care OF the profits. -
Look over your books regularly, and If
you find an error OF cent, trace It out.
Should stroke oil misfortune come upon
you in trade, reirench, work harder, but
never "hv the track" Confront diff
cuties with unfnching perseverance, and
they will disappear at last. Though you
should fall in the struggle you will be
honored, but shrink from the task and
you viii be despised. But follow the
rules, however, and you need never stay
failed" Pay BITS promptly, and exac,
your dues. Keep your word. Take a
good newspaper, aud you must succeed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

A VALUABLE Boy. -"Wh can you
do my boy2 "Oh, | can do mown'
considerable, | rides the turkles TO water,
milss the geese, cards down the old roos-
ter, puts up the pigs tails III papers to
make 'em curl, ham Strings the grasshop.
pers, makes fires for flies TO court by, and
keeps ally for dad and nam when they
SEQ at a mark !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

KEEN REToRT. learned clergyman
manner by an illi,erate preacher who
despised educAton-"Sr, you have been
10 college. ! suppose" ayes, SIR" was
the reply" 81 am thankful rejoined the
former, "that the Lord has opened my
mouth to preach withou, any learning. "
"a similar event." replied the later,
"took place in Balaam's time; but such
things are OF rare occurrence al the present
daY."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
NUMBER Al.

His panlaoons of fancy stripe. were neat.
~ strapped to a par Of patent leather
boots; and French kids encased his smsll.
delicate hands. in which he held The h.
cense that was TO bind together sgwo
wiling hearts"
The Judge now proceeded TO business.
calling upon the gay Loihafio We have
limperfecily described, TO ''i'os cur his
bride.
"You're the man for my yaller Guar
ter,"- SAID cur hero, in ccstacies, and
away he went 10 run for Suze. With
one effort Of lis brawny am, ne took her
from the mule and brought her TO the
Centre ot an enclosure formed bs the com.
pany. his ,ye diating. aud his whole
frame exhibiting gns OF JOY unspeaksb'e.
The bride WIS bouncing prai,ie beauty.
o. whom time had smiied in sis rapid
course. She wore blue calico dress.
full in every part. thus permitting
every grace
To run race"
| A string OF blue heads ornamented q
/ good substantial nock--none Of your
"swan-I,ke" thngs--and her head gear
was cotton handkerchief, with scarlet
stripes and yellow ground work, tied
gracefully under the chm, land conceal.
ng the faxen carIs that struggled for lib.
ery. Hi shoes might have given your
recherche fashionable ladies' the hyster-
les, bat they united comfort and durabili-
~, and effeetually closed the door TO that
fell destroyer, consumption. In the hur.
ry oil the moment, doubtless, she made an
sary ePpenages classically called insect
des,royers, one Of which cked tie blue
= ok but this was IN OMISSION; not q
fault. Her blue eye, as it rested on tho
chosen one, spoke eloquen,ly of abiding
love, and her handsome face was wreath.
ed in smiles.
The Judge glanced a, The paper in HE
hand, aud then in a solemn, impressive
tone, demanded Of the groom
"Wil you take Susan Jenkins as your
lawful, welded wfe7'
swell, boss, reckon will, | wouldn't
have rid since daylight and packed Der
here. if didn't mean to DO The clean
Thing" answered our hero.
And you Susan, will you take Cyrus
Shorter, as your lawful, welded husbahd7"
"Yes, squire, that will. Dad saidI
oughter married Bill Swizzle but I'll
see him hanged first. He danced with
old ugly Bets Foler, and gave hera bran
new shawl. b sides that he got drunk.
fell off his horse and broke his leg. Sy.
is good enough for me" replied the s2ir.
red beauty.
This was too much for Sy. lie jump.
ed for joy, and clasped the adorable
"Suze" TO his bosom giving her a smack
tha. resembled the noise created by the
popping Of cork from champagne
bottle.
"Stop sir" said the Judge, "tho cere-
mony is rot complete"
800 it my Squire" shouted Sy. 81 will
be as wild cat ke,ching deer
The silken knot was now tied and
amid the huzzas Of tho men. and the
smiles and white handkerchief, waving
Of the ladies', sly carried his busting
bride 10 the mule, placed her behind him.
and in twinklng was on the road 10
home and happiness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 2e, 1874.
THE BALL ROOM AND HOME.

A ball roomi what a scene OF common
placel how hackneyed ia novels, how tn
fling in ordinary lifei and yet ball rooms
have character anG a sentiment OF their
own for all tempers and ages. Something
in the lights, the crowd, the music, condu-
ces TO stir up many of the thoughts thst
belong to fancy romance. 1t Is meian.
choly scene TO men alter certain oge.
Ii reyives many of those lighter aud more
graceful images connected with TIE wan
dering desires Of manifestations that
crossed US, and seemed love, but we're not;
having much OF the grace and charm,
but none OF the passion and tragedy, {
love. So many Of our earliest and gen.
tlest recollectlens are connected with those
chalked floors, and that music painfully
gay, and those quiet hooks and corners
where the talk that hovers about tie
heart and does not touch il has been held.
Apart, and unsy mpathizlog in that aus
terer vision which comes 10 us after
deep passions have been excited We see
form after form Chasing the buteI flies that
dazzle us no longer, among the flowers that
have evermore lost their fragrance. Some-
how or other, il IS one Of lie scenes that
remind Us most forcbIy ofthe loss Of youth:
We are brought 50 closely 10 contact with
the young and with the shoft-lived pl, as
ures that once pleased US, AMI Rave forfeit
ed their bloom. Happy the man who turns
from fthe linking cymba" and she gal
larry Of pictures" an can think Of some
watchlul eye and some kind heart at
home. But those who have no hume
and they are numerous tribe never
feel lonelier herm'ts OF sadier moralists
than in such a crowd. - Buitcer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

Twas night All nature was hushrd
IN deep repose- myriads Of stars sparkled
in the heavens like purest diamonds;
naught save the humble cricket, os he
merrlly chrped his evening song, disturb.
ed this awful silence. But lookl--behold
that Sair form standing in all the lowell
ness OF maiden just budding into wo-
Observation-Disclosures speaks:-- ~
"Tom you darued foil. stop twisting
tha, cats tail, or III jar your bowels,p
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
Cologne " 09er.

YNyHE genuine article. warranted to be ola suPe
L nor Kind. for sale in various sized bottles, BY
Oct.3l W. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
New Drug. Confectionery.
AND GROCERY STORE.

in the room for many years occupied by Adam
Young on Queen Street. His assortment of the
several articles in his line, although not full al the
present time, will be found to contain those which
are beneficial 10 the sick, and pleasing to the taste
and besides his charges very moderate. He
therefore confidently invites the patronage of the
public, the quality of his assortment and the low
charges which he will make must certainy meet
the public appreciation. All who are disposed to
patronise beginner in business and who regard
economy, should give him call Among bis goods
n nre aeni may b., found
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
Essence of Mustard,

n EE'S long tried and well-establlshed remedy
q A for Rheumatic Affections, for sale by
0c, Al w. DORSEY,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

"What's your mother tongueP said
the Recorder, Yesterday, to witress.
only mothers longuel" SAID the latter.
"Wel, cant say; but it must be mighty
long, for my father says there's no end
10 II. 7"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

Will you take pinch of snuff. Mir.
SPrigg'ngsl
No, ! thank you; If my nose had been
intended Tor dust hole, il would have
been placed tie other side up.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
FLAx-SEED CANDY,

A N agreeable article for Colds, Coughs, &C.,
n &c, used as the ordinary Candy but much
srpetior for the purpose above recommended, just
Ieceived and for sale 10y w. DORSEY.
May 80 Druggist
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

The immortal Jack Downing says:-
"There is nothing inst greases the wheels
of business Ike newspape: advertising.
Bears lie amt no touch to It,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

A FUNNY ALTERATION. A few years
ago this sign was upon a mercantile
house
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
CANDIES g. ORANGES.

q g. +. ASH have just received fresh sup
Div Of CANDIES &. ORANGES, which
will be sold very cheap. FEB ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
TWO SPRINGS
EeSirNbfe fb'HCf Of Eaaad
E.S' .E.EEKET.
FEYHf undersigned offers for sale, that desirable
Il TRACT OF LAND containing
:eOE ACRES.

formerly belonging to the heirs of Isaac Van Me.
tie, decd /, is situated about miles from Mar
tinsburg. the County Seat of Berkeley, Va in view
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, which great
National Thoroushfare passes bnt a few hundred
Yards from it. The Improvements upon it are all
good and in excellent repair. The greater portion
of the tract is Limestone land, oil adapted TO
Wheat, Corn, and Clouer and The balance Slate
land of the best qnslty-and nearly onehsli of the
entire land olothed with Timber 1t has upon it 3
kegeR-FkIllNG SPRINGS
one near the Dwelling House, and has besides the
advantage OF water from he Opequon Greek, which
bounds i, on the west The undersigned believe
ii to be in all respects of the most attractive
parcels of land now for sale in this County.
JACOB VAN METRE, Sr.
Jan. g. ls44-tf Berkeley Comfy, Va.
| am fuly authorised 10 make sale of the above
tract of Land. The title is unques,ionable. Price
s23,26 per acre, in payments as follows, to wit -
q 1850 in hand, or on the lst of December. 1874
$3.50 on the LIST of December. l845; sl,750 on
the lat of December, 1876; and 81 $50 on the Isl
December, i847. For the benefit of Maryland
and Pennsylvania purchasers, will add that the
whole amount OF County and State Taxes togeth-
er upon it, falls short of s IL per anuum. Posses
sion given at any time TO suit the purchaser.
CHAS. JAS. FAULKNER.
o. The above advertised Land is still in mar
ket. This is state for the information OF those
from distance who wrote to the subscriber last
winter, and were not replisd to owing 10 his alb
sence f'om home, Z. j. /.
October "a, 1914,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
That Old stand of
Y 20 hi nj C S

ut is with pleasure that the undersigned, who
n has recently returned to his native place, in
forms bis friends and the public that he has open.
ed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
Pepper, .Fssnice, Ssimger, sc.

- ROUND ond Grain Pepper Alspice, Ground
III Ginger, Campno:r, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace,
NutmeRs, Madder, Mustard, Rosin and Shaving
Soap Candles and Candlewck, Poland Starch,
Salaersiu-, Writing Ink Writing and Letter Pa
per, Playing Cards, Indigo, Alum, Salt Petre, Ros-
H., birthstone gutty, and Window.G Glass, for sale
cheap tor cash,
WASHINGTON KROESEN.
r Z. Depot, Sept. 10.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

Il Bull g. Coz, Imported.
Numbers of pea pie called the next day
to take a look at the Imported Cattle.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
BLOOD EniifS.
Dorm EpLNSf9l..

SIR ASHLEY CooPER'S Corn Plaster, an
- inlalible for corns, warranted, for sale BY
Oct. 81 W. DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
LAND FOR SALE.
; Acres, L Rood, 4 is Poles

of TIMBER.
These Lots of Land formerly belonged to the
same tract, but separated short dstance.
further description Of the Land is deemed I'M
necessary as persons wishing to purchase Will hrst
examine for themselves.
Application may be made to George Daugherty,
now in possession of the same who will show the
property to any person wishing to purchase; or 10
The subscriber, living near the premises, BY whom
the terms Of sale will be made known.
Possession given on the first Of April next.
JAMES HARRISON,
Surriving Er'or Of dier. Dapgherfy, decd.
n. B.-If this property is rot sod by the first
Of January, 1t will then be rented ION the premises
TO the hghest bidder for one year commencing on
the first Of April next J ii.
Nv z IRAi-rf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

II. Bull d Co., Importers.
A wicked wag one night took paint
and brush and ia one minute made il read
thus:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

GNORN PLASTER Sir Asterly Cooper's Corn
" Plaster, an infallible cure for oorns, for sale
by WIN. II. HESLETlNE g. co.
November %
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE
STUFFS. PAINTS. OILS, sc.

EEAVlNG laid in my fall supply Of the above
h Il articles, would call the attention Of the
public to the same, perfect reliance may be
placed in every article sold by TO quality
and kind. he following is in part list Of Med
icines &c, which offer on the best terms -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

A FINE lot of Apples in store, which viii be
IA sold cheap by the bushel or peck.
Nov 2l. GEO. RAENHAL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
A PINE WOODS WEDDING.

The Red River Republican gives the
following sketch Of life amid the forests OF
the Southwest.
After describing a rural feast, and the
beauty OF the ladies presen, theteai, the
following is recorded as an unexpectt d
interruption, for a time, TO the festivItii >.
Mounted on mule which had evident
ly ben dtbatred the rights e his tribe
10 corn and fodder for u serious length Of
time. were two beings, certainly Of phi
mItiye orRin-a gay c7valer and cap
tivstng du'cinea TIL charger not es.
actly caparisoned like psIfrey OF the
Eiz b. thesn age, walkeo deliberately,
and We though, II the time, with ''malice
afirethoughi. up 10 decayed pine 10y,
aud cam TO a d ad stand, OFF folled the
knight IN perfectly don't care a d ~"
manner, and without casting glance al
the far one nv his side, or giving her the
slig test assistance in dsmountlng, he
drew bee line for the encampment,
jumping over everything that offered suy
obsiructlon to his passage, and singing OF
the top OF his VOICE
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26

Come al yc ptrgincy gall,
And listen to ny n0lse--
keTeT do &c ned
JisA The Carolina 5oysi
For u you do
your portion IL shall be
Corn cake and komiay;
and jansasfonga tea,
Bam.assot o, Mary,
Bono cam sec Sc
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-26
MEDICLNEsa &C.

many Of which are recommended valuable
and important IN diseases and other purposes:
poi,au, IS H,nav far PILL Rac. uiths
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-03-23
CHEAP CASH srnRE.

H. LANOUE, Seor. having opened his
store N LaufeI street, opposite Mr.. Jourdan,g
Apo hacary'- Fhop, ofere TO sell on the lowest
terms for cash the following articles
CaDvaaged hams and sardileg III half boxes
and tBacksrel IN small tubs.
Soap by the bnS or retail, sparmaceti candles
Champaign by tho basket, i
Cider IN boxes,
Sweet oil by basket, half do, and bottle,
Cnfaeoa aud absinthe,
Loaf sugar, Havana coffee,
Preserved fruits in brandy and sugar,
Havana aweetmeata IN email boxes,
Old cognae brandy. Tuscaloosa wbiskeyt
KsFEhWasFot,
White wine vinegar, F."
Rec, yatlnireIlt, Macaroni, ,
Assorted cordmls and syrupg,
Strters aud b%asbele,
Mustard, p]iIDento, pepper, tea and Spanish
chocolate, ,
French perfumeries, combs, hair and tooth
brushes,
Cutlery and e%rockery ware,
Letter paper, ]foolseap, quills, and blank
bo1ka,
Snuff Havana sogare, do, t0tlbes,
Pointers, shoe and white. Washing bfuahee,,
French aud American hair bt00fns, :.
Boston nails from to zoe by lhe keg or NJ
retail,
Coffin nails white and black,
DuPobt's gun powder by half kegs. !,