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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
News of the Day .

At the last accounts from Nauyoo the Nor
mon difficulties were still unsettled, and there
seemed 10 be no prospect oil an adjustment
The two parties Were waxing warmer, but no
outbreak had taken place.
Tom THUMB has arrived in Boston; bu,
there is discussion in New York as TO which
TON THUMB il is. II is the right THUMB, un-
doubtedly, as the other is left in London.-U
S. Gd-.
The Wheeling Times learns that new
company of substantial and business men has
been organized in that city, TO commence OPP
eratons in the manufacture of cotton cloths
on an extensive scale. The cash capital in
vested is $4,000.
HrGu CHARGEs.-One Of the officers OF the
Louisville Legion writing to friend IN Louis
vile SAYS: "The charges at MatamoraS are en-
ormous-25 cents for shave, and ST 80 pei
night for keeping horse-other charges are
in the same ratio"
RECEIPT FOR PRESERVING ToMAToEs.-The
following is an easy and safe mode for preser-
wing tomatoes, to be used during the winter
Take the tomatoes and cut them open, and
dry them in the oven, either upon the bottom
of the oven or in pans; and when perfectly
dried pack them away in some dry place, I'LL
wanted for USE
ALpAcAs.-The Worcester Transcript states,
that small flock of alpaca sheep has Been re-
Gently imported by gentleman in New York,
and sent to be pastured in Ashlield, in Berk-
shire county, Mass. They are flourshng
finely, and promise to fulil the highest expec-
tations of those interested.
The late experiments made at Berlin OF cast
ing IRON cannon by the galvanic-elastlc pro-
cess were SO successful that ii has beeA deter
mined to apply il TO all the guns in the Prus-
sian fortrcsses. A sum OF 100000 thalers
(375 ,O0Ofr) has already been appropriated to-
wards the execution of the plan.
BoNSErs MADE OF GLAss.--Amongst the
most beautiful of the novelties at the National
Fair, saws Niles Register, were glass bonnets
made by JosEpH REED of Philadelphia. Each
bonnet contains 100000 yards OF spun glass
rendered perfectly pliable' The price was
$50.
yERY HoRRiBLE AN exchange paper
saws that al several rail road meetings recently
holden il has been determined TO raise the iare
mon every lady wearing more than twenty
md garments. VIII the women put up
with the new tariff.
EvlpEscE DE MoRAL WoRTH.-Ihe New
York Coroner held an inquest on an I'M
known man found drowned in the Hudson
river mud he IS announced by the Tribune as
"a good man gone, z from The TACT ,hat ahe"s-
paper receipt was'lound IN ms pssAe1
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
RY JAMES h. STEWART l
HI. IA. GEs kiafe.
Glartins6ars saaslte.

Published epefg I'hrwsdog Morning IN Martins
burg, Be,keisy lotoify, pngiaid, By
JAs. u. STEWART & Il. =. cIaEGC,
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uer discontinued until all arrsaFages are
paid, except Mt the option OF fhe Ediiors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will be inserted AT $ per
square for three lines, and % cents per square for
every subsequent insertion.
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al half-price,
e;.Ia all cases, the pumbcr Of times must be
marked on the MSS, or the advertisement sent Will
he publishcd until forbid ard charged accordingly
ms liberal discount made 20 those 81 no contract
10 advertise by ihe year
fg5. Advertisers are expected 10 make payment as
soon a. the time expifes for which their advertise
meats are inserted.
Nsy0LNEY b. PALMER, Esq, is Che duly
authorized Agent 10 the Cities 81 Boston, New York,
Ph,lade phia and BALTIMORE for procuring sdysr-
ti,enrnts receiving Subscriptions, and making col
lections for the marlInsbaTg Gazette
n+GEDRGE PRATT, Esq, Of New York CT
~ is also The duty authorized Agent for procuring
Advertisements. receiving Subscriptions, and ma
Ming collections fur the Mar,msburg Gazette
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
To Contractors for the sup
ply OF Railway Timber.
e. ~,
EvGINEER's OFFICE, b. g. o. Il. RD. I

ENGINEERS OFFICE, ID. q " IL. ND
Baltimore, September Sd, 1916
PROPOSALS viii be received by the I'M
designed up to the 18th day of October
next, inclusive, for furnishing the Baltimore
and Ohio Rail Road Company with 600,OOo
feet. board measure, 6x6 inches Scanning, IN
lengths OF 10, 90, "a, %, 81, So, 40, &c. feet,
of the best Southern Yellow Pine, (such as
has not been "tapped' for turpentne,) or
White Oak; $50. 900 feet, board measure, lax
s inches White Oak, and 100000 ieet, board
measure. 3xlO inches, White Oak, White or
Norway Pine Scantling, in lengths OF ~ feet.
.The whole to be well sawed, square edged, full
sized and straight and perfectly sound and
free from windshakes and such knots, splits
and cracks as will impair its strength or value
for the purposes for which it is intended, OF
which the Engineer or Agent of the Company
for The lime being shall be the Judge. The
Pine Scantling no, 70 show more than J inch
es (measuring upon the face) breadth OF sap
wood upon any of its corners or edges.
ANY lumber not conforming In every res
meet 10 the above specification, will be wholly
rejected.
The delivery Of the Lumber required as
above 10 Be made upon such wharf IN the city
Of Baltimore as the Company may designate,
or nj any of The Depots or Sidelings on the lines
OF either of their Roads; one-tenth on or be-
fore the 18th OF December next. and like
quantity on or before the 18th day OF each sue.
.eeedinp month thereafter until the whole shall
be delivered.
Payments viii be made as follows, VIZ -
within thirty days from the receipt and lnspec-
lion Of each one-tenih part of the quantity con-
tracted for, eighty per cent of It's value at the
contract prices shall bepaid. the retained TWEEN
tv per cent. 10 remain IN the hands oil the Com,
n8nv as security Tor the faithful execution oil
he contract, aud the balance 50 retained TO be-
paid within thirty days after the completion OF
HE delivery. according TO the above supul!a-
ions. of ali The lumber contracted for but, IN
Tie event Of failure on the part OF the con,
tractor to comply with all OF the terms ana
stipuations then the said twenty per cent
shah be forfeited and belong to the Company
The proposals will state the quantity ana de-
scriplon (whether yellow, white or Norway
Pine or white Oak) Of Lumber proposed to be
furnished. the points of delivery and the price
per thousand feet, board measure.
The trees from which the above lumber IS
~ he cut 10 be feed al such times MS the I'M
designed shall prescribe. -
JAMES MURRAY,
Engineer Of Juachmefy aud Repairs
Sept. 10, lS4O--5w
NANDLEsi CANDLEsli-six boxes
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

Nero TTsTMoEy.---Fhe Cincinnati Ca
zelte, III AN article on This subject, quotes 4
case that came before the Supreme Cour 10
bank, that is worth noticing. A white man
sold property to black woman, and took her
noie, with The signatures oftwo negroes as wit.
nesSes She required proof, and his witness
es beng blacks and the law not allowing them
% testify the sase was dismissed and he Ios.
his Iaoney.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
TEE GATHERING.

BY 1T. G. W. PATTEN.
Hark tits the trumpets call
Booms DER the sea!
Crowd for your banners all,
Sons of the free.
Send the hoarse battle yell
Back 10 the man:
Arm for the citadel!
Arm for the plain!
War from the battle cloud
Beckons his hand
Wove is the crimson shroud
Drawn be the brand
Up! from the mount and glen
Forest and ford
Rally we free born men
Arm with the sword!
Omens are gathering
Fast DER the lea j;
Red is the eagles wing
Restless the sea;
When hoarse the cloud rolleth
Pay heed TO the storm;
Ami arml-'6s the trumpets brei
Marshal and iorml
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
Po4Gieala
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FROM THE LOUISVILLE JOURNAL.
FOREsr UrrT. oDyUg

FOREST MELODIES.
love the fiae old forest,
That for centuries hath stood,
And waved its lofty branches
Grandly in the solitude;
Mid its glories and its graces,
A stately grandeur dwells;
And natures hand there traces
All her bright and magic spells.
It's shades are toll Of voices,
Ever ringing joyous out;
From its trembling whispered breathings,
To the storms wild boistering shout
And its nstes 70 deeply thrilling,
From the dark recesses start,
And swell through ether, sitting
The quick beatings of the heart
When the gorgeous robe offspring time
Hath arrayed them in its green,
And the leaves are bright with dew-drops
CHANGING in the mornings sheen;
Then its full enchanting chorus
With rapture we have heard,
For the songs are round and DER us
Ofeach gladstone forest bird.
Or when the sere of autumn
Hath fastened on the leaf.
And clad the Summer glorles
With the fading garb of grief;
One fearful strain of sorrow
Will thy songsters sadly chime,
Ere they fit upon the morrow
To some far and sunny cline.
5 We have heard the gentle zepyrs
Stealing through the waving boughs,
With melody enhancing
As the malden's whispered VOWS.
s And the storm wind, as ii rushes
In its wild and mad career,
The bravest bosom bushes
TO solemn awe and fear.
Zen the frosty reign of Winter
Hath cheerful minstrelsy,
As the ice Of morning ialleth
From the tall and stately tree.
And the heart can feel no power
In the poets sweetest lay,
Like the music of the shower
In some Summers sultry day.
Oh! love the brave old forest,
That for centuries hath stood,
And waved its lofty branches
Grandly in the solitude!
Ny home is In lis bosom,
Where no human foot hath trod
My companion the wild blossom.
And my trust IN Natures God.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

EDITED BY w. 7. THOMPSON,
Author of sMajor Jones' Coartsbip." .'Chrsnicles
OF PineyiiIe,' sc. sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

VARIETY.
PROSPECTUS OF THE

w GgtGTm Continent
a Southern Family Newspaper IF the Lar
gest Si-e-PuLhshed erery Saturday
IN the City 81 Baltimore, By
AmuEL sMIT II & co.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
MN. PoLk,s HABITS.

The extravagaut eulogy Of the Union upon
the President, with its description Of has perso
nal habits. has elected from Prentice. OF the
Louisville Journal, the following excellent
burlesque:
Mn. PoLk's COLLEGE LIFE.-The Govern
ment editor, referring to this very interesting
period of Mr.. PoLK's life, says:
I'll is SAID, and we believe upon reliable au-
thority, that when at college he never failed to
attend single recitation, or 10 perform any
duty required Of him."
As Mr. RITcHIE's information, touching
MIR. Folks history while be was at college, is
SO very meagre, we will take occasion to refer
him 10 some other incidents which occurred at
that time. that stikingly illustrates the gran
deuI OF the man. and which will, we have no
doubt. greatly delight the government editor
at is said, and We believe upon reliable au-
thority," that. when Mr. Polk, was at col
lege, he was in the habit o. retiring to bed
when he felt sleepy a virtue which he has
ever since .scrupulously maintained. When
ever lie had dreadful bad cold IN the head he
was occasionally seen to place his hand IN his
coat pocket. and 20 draw theretrom handsome
flag handkerchief, which he would deliberate
" convey TO bis nose, and then shutting both
eyes. he would emit sounds which seemed
like a remote imitation Of a trumpet He was
never guilty Of the sad Improperly Of plung-
ng his legs into his coat sleeves, or of button
ing on his waislcoat bellyside behind, but, on
the contrary, he invariably dressed himself
with Becoming gravity, always putting on his
stockings before he placed his teet IN his boots,
and pulling on his pantaloons before he put on
his coat He was addicted TO eating when he
grew hungry. and many cofndodgef. after
being well buuered and duly mastlcated, des-
cended TO his stomach and performed good ser
vice towards nourishing the physical man and
enabling him to undergo his studies without
distress of body or mind. when his beard be
came very stubby, he called for warm wafer.
with which, aided BY brush and soap, he
contrived 10 make ather, and rubbing it on
his chin, he took up his razor, aud looking at
the lalhered reflection Of himself in q mirror,
he commenced the manly business Of shaving
himself to the great enhancement oil his per
sonal beauty. Noticing afflicted with leIthand-
edness, he held his book right side up when
ever he wished TO peruse the published
thoughts Of great men. AT tue time that the
news OF the war waged for .tree trade and sal
lor's rights" reached the college, several Of
his fellow students, having more patriotism
than devotion TO literature, threw aside their
books and marched of 20 the ba'tle field, while
MIR. Polk very judiciously put his books I'M
der his arm and marched of 10 his home
aWhere rumor Of oppression snd DECEIT
or unsuccessful aud suceesslal war;
could not pain his ear. and there he accumu-
F. L L 4 Il. \ \ :
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

EeosoMY.--We have man ia this city,
worth about three hundred thousand dollars.
who gives his children penny each 10 90 10
bed without their suppers. and when they are
asleep. he takes the coppers away from them
again.
lie seldom has meat for dinner, as may be
supposed, but when such happens to be The
case. the children are seen dancing on the side
walk, and singing in great joy--"Aha, aha
I guess we're goln 70 have meat for dinner
to-day ~
The father used 10 sell watermelons, and
when any were left on hand and became stale.
be would give them to his children for break
Fast
Every word Of the above is true l.igatiel.
phia letter to NJ r. .Ni,aey,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

AcEp NEeRoEs.-A colored woman, nam
ed Dolly, belonging to the estate Of RlcHARD
WuDER, OF Camden county, A. e.. died ON
the ID ult, at The age ofOae h,aidIrd and t'cen.
IN uears, she survived her husband some
three or four years, who was one hundred dad
nineteen at the time OF his death. They lived
together as man and wife nearly ninety years.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

The Win Of LOUIS BoNAPARrE, King OF
Holland, who died lately at Florence, IS an
interesting document II implies that he was
enormously rich. louIs NAPOLEON, tne eX-
prisoner OF Ham, nherlts enough 70 equip an.
other expedition Tor the imperial crown Of
France
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

az Coon FELLOW NoBopy's ENEMY nUr
HIS OwN."--lfa man grew to rock ike
lnnpet, then might he hoply be his own enc
my without any great harm to his neighbors;
but he who llyeth in society, and iaileth TO per
form his part Alright IN the station assigned TO
him, doth all that in him lieih 10 destroy The
body polite. lie vino is delivered over % vice
aad drunkenness--for such being interpreted
10 the meaning OF good fellow who is only
his own enemy--selieth bad example 10 his
dependents; squandereth his fortune on unwor-
thy objects, 10 the neglect OF all that he might
and ought 10 have done towards the relief and
advance Of the deserving plungefh his family
into difficulties; grieycih. shameth, and per-
haps starveth them ;ruineih his health so as to
make himself burden to those about him;
and. finally, after having been bad citizen. a
bad master, bad husband bad father, sink
eth into the grave with soul so irrecoveraby
poisoned BY habits Of sensuaiity and gross
earhliness, thai il would seem rather fit 10 rot
with It's purifying companion than to enter in
10 any region ofspiritualizing existence And
this man, who hath fulfilled no one duty. bat,
on the contrary, hath spread around him a
dark atmosphere Of sin, is called sgood fel-
low" merely because he hal. done all this
with an ar Of reckless gayety, which showed
an utter absence Of any feeling for the beings
he was rendering miserable.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24
AND ILLUSTRATED
Christian Esa.tyroIGgy,
So AiaI3ys lT9S

Christian hsssses E0sGsV,
or the Mysteries of Popery Developed.
yE'ilE first number Of this work was issued
1 August, lS45. This work is got up in
the most finished style Of modern elegance, and
viii embrace a complete view Of Christian Mar
urology. from the earliest ages of the Christian
Church down 10 the present Time. Eaehnum
Der is embellished with beautiful engravings
Published monthly. Price. 81 per year, or II.
cents per copy.-fo be completed in "A Nos,
SrARRY's IGLuNIN4rEp AND ILLUSTRATED
CHRISTIAN MARrYRoLoey; or The .HSteries
Of Popc,y Degeloped, published monthly at 81
year Rev. G. Sparry, Editor. This is a
large Syo. Of 20pagcs, beautifully printed. and
illuminated Iegant illusratiyeen grayings,
which alone are worth the money charged for
he entire publication. Mr.. SIS well-mown
talent, zeal, enterprise, perseverance, and tidel-
ity cannot fail TO secure to it a large patronage,
aud render itan eliieien, instrttmeniality IN be
halfoI Protesandsm and evangelical truth
Lutheran Observer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

{ TORN BROOAlS s. HAMPER BIAS
- kEIS--Just received and lor sale by.
hA Depot, July 80 ", KROESE.N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

could not pain his ear. and there he accumu-
lated much of that knowledge which has gar
nished the delightful! essays and documents
that have since elaanatcd from his brilliant pen
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

Free BLACKS IN Onio.-The people Of
Mercer county, who opposed the settlement
among them OF the Randolph Negroes, short
time SINCE in public meeting resolved 10 resist
The settlement Of Blacks among them. and
that il those already residing there, did not
leave by the Isl day d March, 1897, they
Will remove them, they say .peaceably i we
can, forcibly five musi.v These proceedings
bayetlicited proclamation from Gov BART,
LEY, Gazing upon the judges, justices and
ministerial officers in Mercer 70 eulorce the
laws with view 70 the protection Of these
threatened blacks,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-24

AT the last accounts from Nauyoo the Nor
mon difficulties were still unsettled, and there
seemed 10 be no prospect of an adjustment
The two parties Were waxing warmer, but no
outbreak had taken place.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-04-04

| il Is ovor the fields will be greeuer than be-
! f0re.' u. i. a..s
Now the place where they sat was shelter
ed from the rain, us il bud been from the noon
tide heat. Aud Faith comfored the child
and showed her how the waters flowed witt
II fuller mud clearer stream as the showers
fell.
And presently the sun broke out again, aud
the woods resounded with song.
Then Hope was glnd, aud Went forth
10 her sports once more.
After n while, the sky was again darkened
aud the young spirit looked up, and behold,
there'w was no cloud in the whole circle the
heavens.
Therefore Hope maryelIed, for il was not
yet night.
And she fled TO her sister, aud cast herself
down at her feet, and trenbled exceedingly.
Then Faith raised the child and led her
forth from the shade ofthc trees, aud pointed
to the Sun, and said
"A shadow is passing over the face thereof
but no ray of his glory is eXtinguished. He
still walketh in Brightness and thou shalt IL
gain delight thyselfin his beams. See, even
yet his face is not wholly hidden from u.s.
But the child dared not look up, for the
gloom struck upon her heart
And when all was bright again, she feared
to wander from her sister, and her sports were
less than before.
When the evcntide was come, Faith went
forth fIom the forest shades and sought the
lawn, where she might watch the sitting of
The sun.
Then said she TO her young sister, Come
and behold how far the glories of the sunset
transcend the beauties of the morning. See
how softly they melt away, and give place
To the shadows ofnght.'
But Hope was now weary--her eye was
heavy, and her voice languid. She folded
her radiant wings,nnd dropped on her sisters
bosonh aud fell asleep.
Blu Faith watched through the night-she
was never weary, nor did her eyelids need
repose.
She laid the child ona bed of flowers, and
kissed her cheek. She also drew her man
tie round the head ofthe young sleeper, that
she might sleep in peace.
Then Faith looked upward,nnd behcld how
the stars came forth. She traced them in
their radiant courses, and listened to their
harmonies, which mortal ear hath not heard.
And as she listened, their music entranced
her soul.
At length light appeared in The East, and
the Sun burst forth from the portals Of the
heavens Then the spirit fastened TO arouse
the young sleeper.
Awake! . my sister! awaken she cried.
"A new day hath dawned, aud no cloud shall
overshadow il. Awake, for the Sun hath IL
risen which shall set no more
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-04-04
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