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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
the OFFENDED.


Every one is ready 70 admit the duty Of no
giving offence % others. Il is one Of the uai-
vetsaly acknowledged laws Of the society IN
which we age units, 10 live peaceably with ali
around US, and 70 avoid ANYTHING that may
cause arrangement, and produce anger and
bitter feeling and BE Who wantoaly violates
this law, aud needlessly lfrilaes and provukes,
proves himself unworthy oilhe blessings which
civilization and society were intended 10 secures
II eYery one acted in an offensive manner. the
component parts Of society must be broken up,
and man must again retfograde into solisfls
ness aud aarbaflSm; for il IS only by mutu-
al respect and good win that society can co
here and exist. at IS the glory Of man,
says the proyerb, ste pass over transgression;n
and II is the trues, wisdom aid the best philos-
ophy sometimes to shut our eyes e an insult,
even when there NAV be some reason 10 iearls
was Rotenurely unprecedented. Atall events,
we shall meet in The world with quite enough
81 oilences, unless we are more than oadinaris
y fortunate, without seeking out immagiaary
insults, and wasting cur strength anl destroy,
ing cur peace BY lighting with the wind Oar
ssyetest scrutiny is best turned 10 ourselves,
that we may mol be offenders, and oar most
favorable Judgment formed respecting the con-
duct and action OF others, that we NAV no, be
offended W hiie we may be sure that. in the
crowded path Of iiieswe ourselves do not in
tend 10 run wiully against others, though
we may sometimes stumble against them, so
we may hope and believe that they in turn
have no intention Of Offending us. though they
cray sometimes accidentally josile us III their
tura The daty Of endurance has undouhled-
" its proper limits, but il is wise deierulinas
ton not only moi TO olfepd, but also not 70 ba
easily offended, Every one desires that Others
should interpret his actions kindly, and where
any may be Of doubtful import, 70 hope the
best and such is the way ID which our actions
should be regarded by us. Were the duty Of
not taking offence more thought Of and batter
understood Abe peace Of indiyiduals,o OF families,
OF communities, Of nations, would rest on a
trner foundation, and something would be
added to the general amount Of human haT.
inony and happiness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

! The ARMY-A letter from Matamoras. TN
der date of August Is, published in the New
i Orleans Times, says
/ This day IS an era in the cause OF temper
ance here. and along the line ofthe Rio Grande,
/ SO far as 1t is IN the possession OF our troops
About two weeks past, Gen. TAYLOR issued
an order forbidding the entrance Of any ardent
spirits on the river, on board OF any vessel or
steamer. and the sale of it by any person. after
the 18th. This morning the shops and coffee
! houses presented dry appearance. In sew
eral | noticed all the decanters which yester-
/ day were full of brandy, whiskey, gin, sc.
empty, and placed in row on the most con
I spicuous shelf, with small bits OF black Grape.
or other black stuff, ted round the neoks or
shoppers, looking like dead bodies mourning
4 departed spirits. The order is right and prop
or in itself, and il is 10 be regretted il was not
issued sooner; il might have prevented many
ofthe disorders and outrages that have taken
place 10 this city. II is said the commander at
this post will rigedly enforce The orGer, and
punish every iniraction oft.
The MaIamoras Flag Of tie 23d ult. says
Col HAYS Regiment Of Texans are said to
have marched into San Fernando 10 the tune
Of ankee Doode--a negro mounted upon a
jacRass playing the tune most admirably up
on u violin. The Regiment had hardly got
unsaddled before the bows struck up an ac-
quamtance with the ladies' of the town, and on
lac FIRST night Of their entrance more than fifty
fandangoeS were got up 10 do them honor
Their stay was one continued fete, and on lea
wing the heart of many dark-eyed brunettes
went with them, either in fighting or love-
These Texans are hard to beat,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

IHE DoLLAa.-Many a young anlhmeu-
clan would be puzzled 10 assign the reason
why 2 dollar in sterling money is reckoned AZ
>. and Oh; IN New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Maryland, al Is. and Cd; ia New York
and North Carolina, al A. aud Sd: but the
explanation is this Under the Colonial Cow
ernInent the several States issued bills az credit
10 supply The wants Of specie, and 10 answer
medium q trade. But IS these bills were scs
received BY the British merchants in payment
Tor goods at their par value, holders Of The
bills had % pay more Thus. in New York
they had % pay ia the bills Of the State al he
rate Of s. for 4s and 3D. sterling; ana soonin
proportion to the depreciation, Of tie bills of
DINER states. The credit Of South Carolina
stood higher than that OF any other Stats
then bills being received II As. and Sd. a dol.
lar. 10 THIS way was introduced a difference
between the English stsrling money and tie
eaHencies Of the colonies, which remains sin
~ the ordinary recsonirgs n tire peopls
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
FROM THE RICHMOND WING.
"0LD ROUGH & READY
TuSE Ola Dan Tucker.

TuNE~7 Old Ian Tucker.
Again the moon was up on high,
Ii chanc'd that was passing hy,
When lol | heard illat same Old Coon
Humming TO himself this tune
Get out the way, you're all unsteady,
Get out the way, YOU'VE all unsteady,
Get out the way, you're al! unsteady,
Clear The track Tor Rough and Ready. y
The Nation now hments the daY,
When casting off great HAIRY CLAY,
They rais'd this Polk stalk with q shout,
Believing twas Hickory sprout
Get out the way, sc.
Before the day Of his election,
Polk promised KANE he'd give Protection
The old Keystone now rues the day
She trusted Polk instead Of CLAY.
Get out the way, sc.
Pork promised that he'd laugh 10 scorn
The English claim to Oregon
The British Lion should not dare
TO raise a claim 10 any share.
Get out the way, SC.
Iae Lion growl'd and shook his tail;
At this poor Polk began to quail
Give me" cries he ito 49,
"'The rest shall surely all be thne.7
Get out the way, SC.
Polk promised, too. 10 give us Texas,
Without a war to cost and yex US.
The Lone Star would have Set IN night.
Had not old ZAcH gone out 10 fight.
Get out the way, SC.
Young Hiekor, Polk, your race is run,
With you the people now are done;
Back to Duck River take your way,
For now the Nations yoice viii say.
Get out the way, we're true and steady,
Get out the way, we're true and steady,
Get the way, we're true and steady,
Tocast ouryoles for Rough and Ready"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
OLD FURNITURE SOLD ny PUNCH.

Lot L. Tjhe seat Of ,car IN bldia--This seat
has been very much knocked about, and has
scarcely leg 10 stand upon. With lutte
money. however, judieiously laid out, II could
be put into immediate repair. lthas been car
ried about fer half a century all over India, and
IS now 10 be disposed of, as the owners have
no further use for it. II is offered 10 the
French government as Il seat the best adapted
for the standing army Of Algless. With a lii
he French polish, and turning the seat into
Morocco, il is an article which will last for
years.
Lot ?. The eb,ss offasfiot glass has
lost its brilisney, from having been so fire.
queaily looked into. 1t is the best calculated
for those persons whose evening amusements
will bear the morning reflection, as every OBJ
iect viewed through it is seen in now light
Old beaux and Young ladies', residing on the
shady side Of FORTY, VIII find their silver wei
laid out on this glass Of fashion,
Lot 3. win be the identical fapis upon
which have come all ofthe marriages in high
life for the hast forty years
Lot 4. There is hope Of the pipe Of peace,
which France aud England have lately been
smoking, being put up Tor sale, but ii depends
entirely upon Lord Palmerston being made
the minister for foreign affairs.
Lot g. Several autographs Of H. NJ the
Duke OF Wellington, written during the march
Of intellect. viii also be submitted 10 the anna
teurs OF rare things
Lotto A few flowers ofrhatoric and figures
Of speech viii be handed round the room for
the Inspection Of parliamentary and pot house
orators. The flowers are beautifully cut and
dried, and have been preserved in the leaves of
1ansard. The figures are well stuffed and
clothed in the strongest language.
Lot Z. The laures Of Field Marshal Prince
Albert, as reared by him in the gardens Of
Buckingham Palace. will be shown for the in
spection Of all military persons who produce
their Waterloo medals, and small sprigs will
be sold 10 country gentlemen who hold com
missions in her Najesty's militia.
LOIS. The silver spoon which Mr.. HUnsoN
had in his mouth when he was born, will be
put up for competition among railway chair
men.
The clothes which the tories ran away with,
when the Wings were bathing, viii be hung
around the room. bat will not he sold, as they
form part ot i collection Of unrcdeemed
pledges.
In addition to the above attractions, the cele-
brated rod OF iron, which was formerly used in
England. has been sent over from Ireland ex
pressly for this sale. and the rule which Bri
tannia uses in ruling tie waves will be kindly
lent by Lord marlborough for this exhibition
only.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
Iar!InsGnta saaslts.

Published epcrg Thursd0g Morning in 1fartins-
turg, Be,feieg County, pugfnia, By
TAs. r. sTnwATsT Gt II. II. GREGG,
AZ S2,00 n year, II paid In advance $3.50
If pptd Within SIX nnonsslss and $500 nf
Ter ths expiration Of Six months 40 pa
t,er disc onIfntsest until ali af-renfaSes are
paid, except az tho option of the Editors.
ps-AbvgRriaEMgSTs will be Inserted at 8 per
square Tor thFee times. aud rs cents per square for
every subsequent insertion.
Hrs MILITARY 4 DvERrlsEMgtrs will be Inserted
81 half-pfce.
avgz IN all eases The number Of times aust be
MIXED On the Mss or lhe advertisement sent III
he published until forbid and charged accordingly
"a liberal diseannt made TO those who contract
10 advertise by the year
ar- Advertisers are expected 20 make payment as
soon rs the time EXPIRES for which their advertise.
uleuts are Inserted.
n-yoLNEY Is. PALMER, Esq, is The daily
.riEofizsd Agent III the Cities q Boston, New York,
pblmdclphia aud Baltimore. for procuring adver-
,isenpnts receiving Subscriptions, and making col
jecuous for The Marnsburg Gazette.
A&GEORGE PRATT, ESQ, Of New York q
~ i. al.o the duly aulhorz, Agent for procuring
fdyeTisemeats, rCeriving Subscriptions and ma
linr collections for the Maiiiasburg Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

FaEE MAsoNRY IN THE BBuIsu ARMY.--
The Montreal Courier. noticing the recent or
deripg of the 46th regiment of the British ar
my to that city says
'sThere has been for upwards Of century
a Freenasou's Lodge ia the 4Gth; in this
Lodge, GEORGE WASHINGTON was made a
mason during the time the Regiment was sta
toned IN the Colonies before the outbreak Of
the revolutionary war. The register Of this
Lodge contains WAsHISeroN' 5 signature in his
own handwriting, and still possesses the Bible
on which the great man took his oath Of lultl-
alton. The chest containing the books and re
gala Of the Lodge was captured by the Amer
leans during the war and taken TO WASHING
TON, but when it was discovered what It con-
tanned, it was Immediately sent back. 1t I'M
derwent a similar fate some years after, being
taken by the French atSt. Lucia. twas then
carried TO Paris. and its contents being eXami-
ned. was Immediately returned to the regiment
BY the French authorizes. We believe de
tail of these facts, with the dates and foil par
tculars, is to be found in the Freemason's
Magazine ola few years back
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

SWEAR Nora man was called 10 the
stand in the Court Of Common Pleas, New
81 ok, on Tuesday, 10 testify 70 certain facts
within his knowledge, and when the Bible
was handed 10 him, he refused 10 swear He
was asked if he swore with the uplifted hand,
aud said no. lie was then asked if he would
affirm. but he declined 70 do this. and said that
he was commanded 70 swear not at ail--neilh-
CT by the Heavens, for il was Gods throne
nor by the earth, for it was Gods footstool,-
and be had nothing to DO with the earth, and
therefore he would neither vote nor swear;
but if they desired to hear all that he knew a.
bout the matter, he would tell them the whole
truth. Finding it impossible 10 get him to
break his resolution, the counsels, after consul
tation, agreed TO let him of, He was beliey-
er in the Second Advent doctrines.
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

INTtRMuIEs OF HUMAN NATuRE,-lt is the
misfortune Of Great people 70 have some weak
points. Mr.. VAS BUREv, it is said, is very
supersduous. He had gold piece which be
treasured as having an influence upon his for
tune. Previous TO the Baltimore Convention.
he lost il. and remarked, at the time, to a
friend, that he was about 10 experience re-
verse Of fortune. ScoTr believed in second
sight RossEAu aimed stone at tree, ana
his hitting or missing it, determined his future
misery OF happiness. The Italians think the
dropping Of oil very unlucky. The Ameri-
cans don't like to see the new moon over the
left shoulder. There are many people who
viii no; sing before breakfast. as it betakens
bad success during the day. BYioN had his
fortune told him, and he was told that " and
81 We're to be dangerousages 10 his life This
gave han great trouble,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

The London Times remarks as follows upon
the address of the Oregon notice 10 Queen
VIcroRIA personally. and the direction 10 Mr..
MoLANE 10 deliver ii ito her Britannia Maies-
ty in person, or to her MajeSy's Principal
Secretary OF State, Sc, after he should 'haYe
sscelfained which of these modes Of presenting
it was most in accordance with her MaJes-
tvs wishes :"
"Auentive readers will not fail to remark
what may be called the very unusual form, at
least. in which MIR. Polk desired to give the
notice-an autograph from sovereign 10 SOW
ereign! J. X. Polk, President Of the Yankee
Doudles, to NIcToRIk, Queen ofthe Brilliantly!
"Wel might Mr.. MeLANE express doubt
whether such form OF communication would
be deemed admissible : and we are still leftin
doubt whether the autograph ofPresdentPoLK
was presented so her Majesty in person. in
stead Of passing. as all preceding matters con
nected with the negotiation have, through the
State Departments Of the two countries.
The invariable usage Of our country has
been. we believe to deal with foreign countries
through our Secretary Of State, and the cores
pondng officer of such countries, and not, as
is sometimes done in Europe, directly from
monarch to monarch But the severe democ-
racy Of Mr. Polk seems TO have pleased itself
with the notion Of addressing himself directly
TO his wel-beloved cousin, Queen VICTORIA;
and, TO obtain this qualification, to have snatch
ed grace beyond the reach of our diplomatic
precedents. This is no great matter, TO be
sure, but ii looks silly"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

PREpAID LErTERs.-The Journal Of Com
merce gives the following cases in which let
ters should be prepaid.
A gentleman writing to lady.
A lady writing to female friend, 10 the
care Of a gentleman because the trouble Of re-
ceiving and delivering the tax is enough.)
A merchant writing to another, requesting
information.
A Friend writing to his friend, requesting
some friendly act; such as collecting a small di-
vidend to be RENTED, Sc Sc, the trouble be-
ing sufficient to prove his friendship, without
being taxed for 50 doing
.3oays in wriihag TO newspaper Editors or
m95istors of newspapers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
BY the Presidents
n. 7. TRIsT, Acting Secretary OF State.

THE TARIFF on IEoN-We find the follow
ing III the Philadelphia American Sentinel,
democratic y
There are those, says the Sapbury Ameri-
can, who know but little, and care less about
the operation of the tariff, who ask whether
80 per cent is not enough on pig iron. Thir-
ty per cenA. on the present price, it is true,
would be sufficient to enable our iron men to
carry on their operations successfully. The
present price of pig iron at Liyerpoolis about
$40 per ton. Thirty per cent. duty would be
So. Freight, commissions, &C. would bring
the price up TO about $50 per ton. II is the
frustrating uncertain ad valorem principle we
complain Of 1t dminisheS the duty when il
is necessary it should increase. For instance,
so per cent on the present price OF iEon in
Liverpool is So But suppose the price should
fall from some revulsion in the markets, (Which
has frequently been the case,) to $40 per ton,
then 30 per cent. on the price would be So
add, say four for freight, commissions. sc.
would make it worth, at New York or Phila-
dclphia sl7 per ton. These prices would stop
every furnace IN Pennsylvania But make the
duty s. specific, it would then remain perma-
nent. and not be affected by the fall Of prices
in England
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

VIRGINIA. the County Court OF @erke-
ley,
elberaer, Plt.
against
Isabella J Correl, Levi Henshaw, ir, Thorn
ton Henshaw, Andrew lIenshaw, George
Henshaw, Washington Henshaw, William
ID. Henshaw. James Ripper and E.leansr
his wife. late Henshaw, Charles ilenshaw
and james l.. Henshaw, heirs OF Lew Hen
Shaw, deed, and the said Levi Henshaw.
ir.. and Thornton Henshaw, Adm'rs OF the
said Levi Henshaw, deed, DTS.
CoMMissloEER's OFFicE,l
Nartinsburg, August both, le46.
MTOTICF.-The parties to the above SUIT
q win nlease to take Notice, that | will at
tend nj nv Office in Martinsburg on Monday,
Ac 2lst dag Of neat mouth, for the purpose,
Isl of seu6ng the administration account OF
Levi Henshaw, deed; I'd OF ascertmning
The iudoments before the intestate's death, I'M
paid OF discharged by securities; Sd: The
amount Of debts remaining unpaid, their char
acter and dignity: 4th: The real estate OF the
said Levi Henshaw, decd, that DESCENDED 70
his heirs, its value and annual value, anu
what part Of any has been allened since ms
death. when, TO whom and at what price,
On that day the parties will produce before me
all such evidence and vouchers as will enable
me TO report the several matters herein before
stated and all persons having claims against
the Estate Of Levi Henshaw, deed, remaining
unpaid. will produce then to me on or before
the Isl day ofOctober next. with all such eyl-
depce as may be required to establish them
S. GARARD, Conn.
Aug. 20, lsl6--5w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

$40 send an uneducated child into the
world, saws Paley, rs little better than 70 turn
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGINIA I'm the Circuit Superior Cour-
of Law and Chancery for Berkeley Coun.
~; July Rules, 1874,
Daniel G. Burns, ptE
against
Samuel Cater and James NJ. Newkirk, Admir-
of Susan kisnger, deed, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
FH1IIE defendant, Samuel Cater, not having
q entered his appearance and given securi-
ty, according to the act OF Assembly and the
rules Of this Court, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that he is out Of this Com
monwealth: il is ordered, thatthe said defend
ant do enter his appearance to this suit on the
first day of the next term, answer the bill Of
the plaintiff, and give security for performing
the decree; and that copy of this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper within
this County, and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door ofthe Court House Of the said
County A Copy.--Feste,
JOHN tSIROTTIER, C.
July l6, l84G-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
July l6, lS46-2m

VIRGINIA In the Circuit Superior Court
Of Law and Chancery for Berkeley Coun
ty: July Rules, 1916,
JoAa Miles, PlV.
against
John ". Kisinger aad LANES NJ. Newkirk,
Admir- Of Susan Ksinger, deed, DIS,
IN CHANCERY.
FEJHE defendant, John w. kislnger, not
having entered his appearance and given
security. according 10 the act OF Assembly and
the rules al this Court, and 1t appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is out OF this Com
monwealjh: it is ordered, that the SAID defend
ant do enter his appearance to this SUIT on the
first day Of the next term, answer the bill oil
the plaintiff. and give security for performing
the decree and that copy OF this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper within
this County, and continued for two months
successivelg, and another copy thereof posted
at the front door of the Court House OF t.e
said County.
A Copy.--Tesle,
JOHN STR OTHER, c..
Julv l6. lS46-4m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

VIRGINIA In the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chancery for Berkeley Coun-
~: July Rules, 1876,
Daniel G. Burns, ptG.
against
John w Kisinger and james NJ. Ncwkirk,
Admir- Of Susan kislnger, decd, dts.
IN CHANCERY.
TENlE defendant, John w. kisinger, not
d having entered his appearance and given
security, according to the act OF Assembly and
the rules of this Court, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is out ofthis Com
monwealth: ii is ordered, that the said defen-
dant do enter his appearance TO this suit on the
first day Of the next term, answer the bill OF
the plaintiff, and give security for performing
the decree and that a copy of this order be
forthwith published in any newspaper within
this County, and continued for two months
successfully, and another copy thereof posted
al the front door of the Courthouse Of the
said County.
A Copy.-Teste,
JOHN STR OTHER, c.
July l6, l646-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

{ iDRN BROOM5 s. HAMPER l5ao-
- kEIS-Just received and for sole by
RR Depot, July 80 ~ KROESf.N'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

An llishman told merchant that he want
ed to buy an empty barrel Of lour 70 make bis
dog hen coop.