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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-13

Without dissent, il is admitted that the United
States OF America 1--WE speak of her merchants)
never were in so prosperous condition; never
had in such degree The control of their own pro-
duce;'and their own credit never was SO entirely
in their own keeping as at present. They have
been industrious, sclfdenyiOg, and content with
fair profits, leaving speculaions TO the merchants
of this corntry-in short, they have avoided the
mania for The establishment Of Joint Stock
Banks, and all bubble schemes; and, like cele-
braled banking firm in this city, have acquired
fortunes by attending to their own business.
LONDON Popr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-13
A PLAIN DEMOCRAT.
coMMEMoRATIoN OF THE VICTORY

On Saturday, beautiful new flag was for the
first lime uniured 10 the breeze from the flag
sisd Of the Richmond Fayelte Artillery, and
waved during The day in honor Of The brilliant
achievement of our arms al Vera Cruz. This
flag had been presented 10 The company through
he lberai,y OF one OF our clizens-Chares e.
lis, E>q-and was consecra,ed upon most APP
propriate occasion.
Ia the evening, salute was fred BY detach.
men, OF Public Guard, from battery Of four guns
stationed on CANDLES Hill.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-13

Some days since We re-iublished from The N.
Y. Evening Post high compliment 10 A distin-
guished Republican and respected citizen of Rich
mond Andrew Stevenson, Esq, who is about TO
leave Us for quiet country residence among the
beautiful mounlain-lands Of Albemarie. The
loss OF hi. accomplished society will be deeply
regretted by gentlemen Of all parties,
The Union introduces The Posts article with
the following comments:
1.-THE following article from the New York
Evening Post pays nothing more Than Just
compliment 10 one OF The first men in Virginia,
and one of the NEST efficient members OF the Re-
publican party He has served the parry with
great fidelity and ability for IS years; and We re-
sret The retirement 10 which he has withdrawn
There is no politician in The country whom we
have known so long or so we'll as Andrew Ste
venson. Thrown together in The same city from
the year 1904, and bound together BY so intimate
an acquanance-by so many services-by so
many political ties; and even when he was trans.
ferred 10 foreign country, holding constan,
communion with him. it is mol astonishing that
we should speak OF him with The strongest conf
dence and attachment. Indeed, there is no man
10 whose sagacty, 10 whose principles, or 10
whose energy we could pay more willing and
rfr rianf inns frihnfe u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-13

In this spirit we come forward ana lay
The following urgent appeal from "a PLAIN Ds-
mocrat" oil This city IL The Democracy Oh VIZ
ginia and especially The Democrats oil the metro.
poilan District We ask Tor it an attentive Pc
rusal:
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
SUPREMACY OF THE HUMAN AMI
NAL.

The fear which all wild animals in Amer
ca have OF man is very singularly seen in the
Pampas. often rode towards the ostriches
and gamas crouchlng under the opposite side
of my horses neck, but always found, that,
although they would allow any loose horse TO
approach them, they, even when young, ran
from me, though little ofmy figure was visi-
bic, and when one saw, at FIRST not pleasing
to observe, that ones appearance was every
where signal to them that they should fly
from their enemy. Yet IL is by this fear that
man hath dominion over the beasts OF the
field; and there is no animal in South Ameri-
ca that does not acknowledge this instructive
feeling. As singular proof of the above,
and of the difference between the wild beasts
of America and of the Old World, will ven
ture TO relate a circumstance winch a man
sincerely assured ME had happened to him in
South America. He was trying 10 shoot some
wild ducks, and IN order to approach them
unperceived he put the corner OF the poncho
(Which is sort of long, narrow blanket) over
his head, and, crawling along the ground up
on his hands and knees, the poncho not only
covered his body, but traed along the ground
behind him. As he was thus creeping by a
large bush of reeds, he heard a loud sudden
noise between bark and and a roar; he felt
something heavy strike his feet and. instantly
jumping up, he saw to his astonishment, a
large lion actually standing on his poncho and
perhaps the animal was equally astonished to
find himself in the immediate presence of so
athletic man. The man told me he was
unwilling 10 fire, as his gun was loaded with
very small shot, and he therefore, renamed
motionless, the lion standing on his poncho
for many seconds, Atlast the creature turn
ed his head, and walked very slowly about
ten yards; he stopped and turned again. The
man still maintained his ground; upon which
the lion tacitly acknowledged his supremacy
and walked off.-SU Praseis Heads Journey
across the Panlpas.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
WONDERS NEAR RICHMOND.

! From very interesting communication IN
the Waterman and Observer OF this city, we
extract the following, and are only sorry that
we have not room TO transfer the whole arti
Gle to our columns:-Rich. Rep
Some twenty or thirty feet below the level
of the plain around Richmond, occurs one of
the most remarkable deposits in this country,
| have found il most fully developed, is where
the small brook at the east end and on the
north side of Clay street, empties into Shock
oe Creek. On the bank Of that brook, will be
seen a stratum from 10 10 Is feet thick, which
most persons would call white clay. But
Professor w. b. Rogers Of the University
the State Geologst, ascertained that 1t is
made up almost entirely Of the skeletons OF
.iniHlalcule or InfusoriG-ths IS, microscopic
animals These skeletons, consisting of slick
are incredibly small; so that each cubic inch
of this infusoral Earth, contains many thous-
and millions Of theml How mconcelyably
numerous, therefore. must they be, TO form
| deposte at least ten feet thick, and extending
many miles over the adjoining country! II
has excited great interest among the learned
naturallstS of Europe, as well as OF our own
COuDlIgs anu HGuctlOTtu none OF lntul VIII Nlo-
il Richmond, without searching at once for
this deposit Professor Ehrenberg of Prussia,
the most eminent of living microscopes, has
examined specimens from this place, and dis
covered al least $50 species q state from re-
collection only of these minutest Of animals
in them. To discover them in this almost
impalpable dust requires a powerful micro
scope; and doubtless, therefore, many who
look al the specimens with the naked eye, will
be very incredulous as to these statements
But they are considered as established facts by
the scientific world.
This substance NAV be distinguished from
clay by being much lighter when dry. II is
not much heavier than magnesia, when pure
In other parts OF the world it is sometimes us
ed for polishing powder From slight trial,
Judge that the Richmond deposlte would
answer the same purpose.
Beneath the Infusorial Deposite rs green
lsh or blush clay containing numerous sea
shells, or rather casts and moulds OF them
with sharks teeth, sc. Bat these, though
ofdeep interests to geologlsts, will not excite
much attention from others.
at can hardly be doubted, that when this
region was covered by the ocean, the waters
swarmed with microscopic animalcula. whose
skeletons, as the animals died, dropped TO the
bottom. and in the course Of ages accumulated
prodisiously. But when we recollect how
Iastonishingy fas, they multiply, we need not
suppose many centuries necessary to produce
even this extraordinary thickness"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Gen. TAYLOR aud the Mustard

Some Of our Democratic contemporaries
are endeavoring to make themselves merry
with story that when General Taylor re
celyed SCOTS letter Withdrawing the regulars
from his command. the old hero waxed ex-
eeedingly wrothy, distributed his mustard O.
yer his bread. in his coffee, Sc sc.
We don't know how true the story is. bu,
whether true not, that Gen Taylor had
good reason for his displeasure, few will de-
ny. To think that the interests of his coun.
try, the honor OF aer flag. the lives Of his brave
volunteers, and the safety of his whole line OF
operations should be perlled at critical mo.
ment by the withdrawal of almost his entire
regular force, leaving him with 5000 uudis-
elplned troops, menaced by Santa Anna, with
5000 regular soldiers, was enough TO arouse
the sensibiiites OF any man with patriots
heart. But, there Is no back out in his ma
ture, aud II is as evident from the reception
he gave San Ia Anna al Buena Vista that he
hadn't wasted all his ''mustard" in his coffee,
as II is, from every popular demonstration of
the day, that he has enough Of the "same sort
left'' to spice Mr.. Folks viands in is4s, I'LL it
brings tears TO his eyes, Rich Rep
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Anecd0te of Cerro Cordo.

A correspondent of the Philadelphia Nor'h
American, writing from Jalapa, narra,es the
following incident ofthe gallant Capt Stevens
7. Mason.
''The mania amongst the Regulars appears
TO be Brevet 1t was pleasantly illustrated
after the battle of Cerro Gordo in very short
conversation between two old friends, a vol
unteer and a regular. Capt M -, Of the
Rifles, brave and noble officer. had his leg
carried entirely away by round shot HIS
friend, an officer Of the First Pennsylvania
Regiment, stopped where the Captain was
quietly nursing the remnant of his leg He
laughingly inquired, Colonel, don't you think
am now entitled to my brevetP ! think
you have got it, said his friend, for see you
are short one leg The Captain at once re
Joined, that's no brevet, it's an abbreviation
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

Bob entered large dry goods store filed with
all sorts of fine goods. He concluded at once
that this was the place to buy his wife seal
iker coat
Stranger" said Bob 10 the smarly dres-
sed clerk, ..Fd like to look at some Of yer cali
kers. provided yer sells 'em cheap"
In moment piece after piece Of calicoes, OF
the most brilliant colors, were displayed be-
fore the astonished ewes Of Bob.
Stranger" said Bob, 10 the clerk, snow
don't hurry me; jist give me time to cotch my
breath"
Take your own time, my dear SIR said
the polite clerk ''but if knew the complex
ion Of your wife, perhaps could assist you in
making selection"
clerk full in the face; ''der you think I'd mar.
ny anggar !"
"By no means, my dear sir" answered the
clerk; but you know there are various shades
of complexion among ladies'. and some colors
suit one shade, and others another shade"
We'll, II may be SO in this place, answer
ed Bob, but on Goose Creek we'er only two
sorts-whIte people and niggars."
Gazing all around the store, Teasing his
eyes on the variety of beautiful goods, display
ed IN the most tempting manner, his eyes al
last lighted on an alright stove standing in
the corner of the room
Stranger" said he, ''if yer have no obiec-
Jecuon, iii sit down on this 'ere iron box for a
minili"
With bound, however, he sprung off
again exclaiming:
Thunder !-lightnin'' Durn me if ! don't
believe thre's fire in it,"
Out o. the door he rushed, and, running at
full speed to the place where he fastened old
"Swinged Cat" he mounted, and was soon
out of the city.
Bob swore that, If he had Sc, on that ''box''
a moment longer, he would have been "blow.
cd ups" adding that. if any body ever again
caught him in St Louis, he might have his
scalp for a shot pouch
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Old lack beside Himself.

Gen Taylor, II seems, when anything is
wrong with him, goes 1t shot" into theseason-
ing, having an infinite preference for mus
lngs when he received, al the supper table,
General Scou's letter telling him that he was
going to take his regulars from him. General
Taylor, after reading the episde, crumpled the
sheet on which II was written, very much IN
his hands, laid II aside and then commenced,
in furious manner, putting mustard over his
meat, potatoes and bread into his coffee and
divers other things all around his plate -
PhIadelnhia SIM
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
War on n Grand Scale.

The Chinese Repository gives an account
Of a civil war that recently occurred between
the two neighborng departments of Chang
Chao and Tseyen- Choa, which we can scarce
ly credit, but which, if it be true, throws the
Mexican war altogether in the shade, and
shows that the semi bar5arous healhens oil
China infinitely surpass the civilized and
Christian people of this continent in the des-
tructive game of var. The Repository states,
for example, that in the progress Of this war,
24,5l5 houses and Cos huts were piaged, and
1862 persons killed! The Chinese rather
exult at this wholesale destruction of human
life in consequence Of the density OF the popu-
lation-and because, they say. the removal of
so many turbulent people will make room for
a more quiet set-a mode of reasoning we sup
pose, in accordance with the feelings of Con
fucius. and which being of another sphere,
suddenly introduced among us, would natu-
rally suppose is not at all incompatible with
those of our own.-Bah. Pat
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
WeiCh Savings.

Three things that never become rusty-the
money of the benevolent, the shoes OF butch
erss horse, aud woman's tongue. Three
things not easily done-,o al.ay thirst with
fire, to dry wet with wafer, TO please all in ev
cry thing that is done Three things that are
as good as the best-brown bread in famine,
well water in thirst, and grey coat in cold.
Three things as good as their betler-dirty wa
ter to extinguish the fire, an ugly wife to a
blind man, and wood sword TO a coward
Three warnings from the grave-thou know
est what was, thou seest who ! am, remem-
what thou art TO be. Three things OF short
continuance lady's love, chip fire. and a
brooks flood. Three things that ought never
to be from home the cat, the chimney, and
the housewife The essentials to false story
teller-a good memory, bold face. and fools
for audience. Three things seen in the pea
cock-the garb of an angel, the walk OF a thief,
and the voice Of the devil Three things it is
unwise to boast of-the flavor Of thy ale, the
beauty Of thy wife, and the contents of thy
purse. Three miseries Of mans house-a
smokey chimney, dripping roof. and scol
ding wife
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

TAKE 'EM ALA few days ago, at the
rendezvous Of Capt. CHASE, in the Tenth
Ward, woman with chubby child in her
arms appeared and demanded sight at the
officer Lieut. Goodloe presented himself
80, sir, you've clapped your dirty sojer trap
pings on my husband, have you 2"
"Who is your husband" demanded the
l. euteuant
billy McMuree, and a bould boy he is, too,
phase We But IFS dirty thing ~ vow, nv
pretty man, TO take him from his wife aud
children"
Cant be helped" said the Lieutenant.
IT'S too late now"
Then take the baby, ioo." cried the wo-
man as she forced the child into the arms of
Lieut. g. Take 'em all, I'll send you four
more the day"
Off she ran at rapid pace, leaving the IN
fortunate Lieutenant with the ne,s recruit
squalling in his arms. Doubtful Of lis value
to the service Of Uncle Sam. he sent it home
BY the father Cincinnati Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

MURRAY AND Woop RS BAD GRAMMAR
AND IRos.-Considersb legislative pleasant
nv came off in the first branch of the Council
on yesterday afternoon, on the proposition to
substitute an iron for wooden bridge across
the Falls at Fayetle street. DIR. Collins NOV
ed to strike out the word IA" and insert "an
iron" Mr. Cohen called for DIVISION of the
question. when the Branch refused to strike
out "a." DIR. c., although generally very
particular in correcting grammatical errors,
moved to insert ''mon," which was carried
making the law read, "for iron bridge at
Fayetie street." Sc, preferrlng, as he said, bad
grammar and iron 10 wood in grammatical
phrase Bait Sun
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
POET r Y
THE WAR-SHIP OF PEACE.

BY SAMUEL LOVER.
Sweet land Of song, thy harp doth hang
Upon the willows, now,
While fsmipe's bright and fever's pang
Stamp misery on thy brow;
Yet, take thy harp and raise thy voice,
Though faint and low il be,
And let thy sinking heart rejoice
10 friends still left to thee.
Look out. look out, across the sea
That girds thy emerald shore.
A ship Of war is bound for thee,
Blu, with no wariike store;
Her thunder sleeps-'tis Mercy's breath
That watts her Ger the sea.
She goes not forth TO deal out death,
But bears new life to thee.
Thy wasted hand can scarcely strike
The chords Of gratefu! praise
Thy plainiive tone is nov unlike
Thy voice Of prouder days;
Yet, even in SORROW, tuHeful still.
Let Erin's voice proclaim
In bardic praise, on every hril,
Colu,nbia's glorious name
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

Coon MEAsuRE-A very small man who
is blessed with very large wife, who, instead
of looking up to him with admiration, looks
down on hun with something akin 10 contempt
called her yesterday, in her presence, by may
Of compliment, .'my better half" 'Your bet
ter half !" said she, with disdainiul toss of
the head ''you had better say your best three
quauers'--you are not more than one-fouuh
Of the Joint concern, no how ~ Cincinnati
ClroaieLe
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

RAT CHARMERs.--it is sa.d there are men
in London, who posses. the power Of enticing
rats from their holes and, constraining them,
in broad day, 10 enter into rat traps. The
charm consists in some OF the straw placed in
the trap being saturated with the oil Of anise
and Of cummin.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
AGENTS.

Cant. JNO. l. PEYToN, Stainton
Mr. ABM. rENABLE,
n<-voLNEY b. PALMER, Esq, is The duly
authorized Agent in the Cities Of Boston New York.
Philadelphia aud Baltimore for procuring adser
ti.ements, receiving Subscriptions aud Making col
lectons for the Martinsburg Gazette
ntGEORGE PRATT, Esq, of New York "a
ty Is also the duly authorized Agent ior procuring
Advertisements, receiving Subscriptions and ma
king collections for the Msrtnsburg Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

The Pennsylvania says that the Admin
uation having carried all its measures, scan
heneelouh repose upon bed of roses" We
have seen many pig. that had broken into a
flower garden, dcing the same thing.-LOtt
isriiie Journal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
GentIemen,s Clothing.
Paints, OTIS,
DYE STUFFS. &c.

SPfS. Turpentine; Copal Varnish;
- I.inseed Oil Japan Varnish;
White Lead ground in oil, No. l.
do. dry, No. |
Venetian Red, No. Spanish Brown;
Yellow Oker; Terra de Sienna;
Turkey Umbra; Stone Oker;
Chinese Vermlion Carmine
Alcahol; Sweet Oil;
Black Oil Narnish; Venice Turpentine
Winter-Strained Sperm Oil--p,ue
Spanish Whiting; Flotant Indigo, No. /;
Prusslan Blue; Grounds Chip Logwood;
Fustic; Red Sanders; Cam Wood
Red Wood; Nader; Alum;
Copperas Extrac; Logwood;
Blue Vitriol; Verdlgris;
Red Lead; Litharge, &c. sc.
For sale by w. DORSEY, who has on hands
and keeps constantly a general assortment of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
YOUNG MEN.

The most anxious moment in the history oil
young man, is that moment when he for
sakes the parental roof. and goes forth in the
wild world TO seek livelihood. The inter
ests of life are crowded into that period. The
tears of mother, the counsels of father,
consecreate that evenful moment Away
from old associates, and settled in some new
home, how apt the former restraints are to be
cast Off The trial of virtues now comes
The test Of principle Is now applied. IL he
hold fast his integrity, the prayers OF his faith
er and mother, rising of when the still dews
are falling. will bring blessings thick as the
mamma that tell round the camp of the elect
nation, down upon his path. But if he prove
failhless, then will memory embitter his life,
then will his parents welcome the grave. that
they may hide their dlshonor in the dust.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Condy. sugar, sc.

A FRESH supply just received OF Candy
"A OF all kinds Raisins. Figs. Dates and
Prunes Brown Sugar at cts; and good
quality Of Loaf sugar.
Feb 4 GEO. R,7E.NILfL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
The Human Voice.

God made the whole earth vocal with sweet
sounds. The untravelled forest echoes the
notes of the wild bird, and the habitations Of
men are made glad by the song ofthe feath-
cred minstrel. But above all, the human
voice, that combines the highest charm Of
sweet sound with the inspiration Of thought,
is given for no ordinary purpose Of earthly
pleasure. In its whispers Of affection, how
grateful In its expression OF religious devo-
ton, how exalted, For its solace in trouble,
how dear For its participation in JOY. how
unspeakable!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

Miss Ann Tlquitv is said to be the Oldest
female in history Boston Star.
Pashaw! she amt near as old as Aunty
De Luvlan.
We suppose that Miss Ann and Aunty De
Luvlan were sisters OF hnow-a- Tennessee
Telegraph
Hump neither Of them are as old as Aun
" Mundane she's The mother o! en- all,