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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
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A S this is the season for Colds, Coughs,
"A and otherdiseases Of the Chest and L,nlgs,
the following list of Remedies may be resorted
to with confidence in their efficacy =
HTster's Balsan, Of UIM Cherry;
JVistcr's Cough Lo-engeS;
.Ncw England Cough Syrup,
HIS Bdisam Of Hmcy-gcndne
Ttrlmgton's Baisam Of Life;
Dorsey's Compound Syrup of .Naptha,
7dyIor's Balsdm Of Lire7cort;
Dorsey's Syrup Of ipecac.
For sale by WIN. DORSEY, Druggist,
who keeps constantly on hand a general as
sortment Of
EerHSs, Chemicals, Egg
STATS, Paints, Gj IN, A'c.,
to which he invites the attention Of the public.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
CABINET FURNITURE WARE
ROOMS.

WM. SHARP, manufacturer and dealer in
Cabinet Furniture and Upholstery Goods of
the best quality and most fashionable styles,
al No. 81 Beekman and IS Gold SITS
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CcmEa, 5-yaIYT7e g. EkITC- any
Giles.

UIIIE g. I,lSKER, Nos. Ill and II3
William st., corner Of John st. up-stalrs--
cHpuan. Brushes, Sc, and Importers Of
French. English aud German yalieiy goods.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
Jayne's TOVic Vermsirugc.

a pleasant, safe, and certain preparation f
the removal Of Uo1ms. Dyspepsia. Sour stom
ach, Fever, and 8gue, Piles, want Of Ann
lite, and all diseases of debility, especially
the stomach and Bowels and Organs Of D.
oeStion Price 50 Cents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

sFfifCh ('CsCS.
AZ UENON'S TREATISE ON MICH
N COWS; with Remarks and Observa-
tons on the Cow and the Dairy. by JNo. S.
SKINNER-ior sale at this Office Price 81 cts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
FEVER AND AGUE,
And all Fevers, Cured by
BRkNDRETk'S PILLS,

A LII Fevers are occasioned by the disor-
IA dered motion OF the blood. produced by
the Immoral serosity by hardening the valves
Of the vessels. The blood crculates with great
ly increased speed, and is shll increased BY the
friction orthe gl0bules or particles which com
pose the mass ofiuids. Then i is that tie ex-
cessiye heat and chills are experienced through
out the whole system, and accompanied with
great thirst, pain in the head, back. Kidneys,
and in fact a complete prosualion of all the
faculties Of the mind as well as body
On the first attack of Fever, or any disease.
Immediately take a large dose Of Brandreth's
Vegetable Universal Pills, and continue to keep
up q powerful effect upon the bowels. until
the fever pain has entirely ceased. Six or
eight will in most cases be sufficient rs a first
dose, and one dose Of thus kind, it is not Inn
probable, may prevent months Of sickness, per
haps death.
DR.. Byndreth's TegetaJle Universal Pills
are indeed a universally approved medicine,
which, by its peculiar action. cleanscs the blood
ofall impurities, removes every pain aud weak
ness, and finally restores the constitution to
perfect health and vigor,
05-For sale by NJ LOCKE. Martnsburg.
Va. Jan. ZS-lm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
TNGU~arg -Is0r gTGE gU7NTygJZIWC,
4ArsIISTT ItTf rs rgs

T., WHITE, rs Broadway, manufacture,
and imports Plates. Cases, Chemicals and
Instruments, and every article used in the
business Also, manufacturer Of Brass Riy-
cts for Trunks, and Trunk and Binders
Boards.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
CIGARS, TonAcco AND sNUrr.

Fine Cut Tobacco manufacturers and impor
tiers Of choice Scgars, sold on the most rea-
2i3 and 2t5 Duane sts., have received the
highest premium Of die American Institute
for tie years lSi3-'l4-'4j.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
II a NCY2 GOODS.

EUST received, the following -
~ Silrer .Spectactes, Siirer Thmables;
Gold Fmger Rings, Breast Pms;
Dressing and iro,y Combs;
Purse Rligs, Six Purses, Steel Beads;
Purse 1tciSt, Needles, Pins;
Pen knires, Scissors, Percussion Caps,
.netalic Ink Stands, Six Guards;
Sharing Soap, Sharing Brushes;
Racers, Dolls, Carpenters Crayons;
SMUT. Bores, Steel Pens;
iSiiU9 Pencils, Gold Pens;
With a long list of other articles in the same
line, too numerous 10 mention at this time-al
of which will be sold on fair terms by
Nov 20 " DORSEY.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
EsEuaMbe National
DAGUERREAN GALLERY g, PHO
IoGEAPItLIS TuANTsz1LNG


GALLERY q, pYyo-
ToGRAPItLES TUX NTsz1LNG
ALPOTS:
A WARDED the Gold and Silver Medals,
N -Four First Premiums, and Two High
est Ilonors, at the National, the Massachu-
sets, the New York, and the Pennsylvania
Exhibitions, respectively, for the most SPLEEN
did Colored Daguerreotypes and best appara
tus ever exhibited.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without
regard 10 weather.
Instructions given in the art
A large assortment of Apparatus and Stock
always on hand, at the lowest cash prices.
New York, PSI Broadway; Philadelphia,
l36ChesnutSt; Boston,75 Court and So liam
over SITS; Baltimore, POS Baltimore ST; Wash
ington, Pennsylvania Avenue; Petersburg,
Va, Mechanics Hall; Cincinnati. Fourth
and Walnut, and l76 Main St; Saratoga
Springs, Broadway; Paris, l27 Vieille Rue
du Temple Liverpool, 50 Church ST.
June rs, lS46-ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
Gurney's Premium Daguerrean Gallery.

MR.. GURNEY, $50 Broadway, New York.
having recently made a discovery by which
hLeuesscs are produced unequalled in this
orany other country, would invite citizens
and strangers to visit his Gallery, and Judge
Of the truth Of this advertisement.
Jan. -. l~l7
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
NEW-Y0RN.

The Original Wilder Genuine Patent Dou-
bic and Single Salanander Safes. warrant
ed free from dampness. SILAS G. HER
RING, manufacturer and dealer in all kinds
Of Iron Safes, l39 Water St, corner Of De
Peyster 81. 4. Camerden, Agent, no. "a
Glayier ST., n Orleans.
L1E1GIUrT TgrU 7EccT gkTEE.
C. J. GAYLER'S Pa;rn, Bou5le Salaman-
der is the only Safe that viii resist any
degree Of heat in the burning Of a build
ing-they have been amply tested end have
never failed. Gayler's Igprored Single
Salamander viii resist a more intense heat
for longer period. than any other Single
Safes. The above are made entirely Of
wrought Iron and Composition, and with
Locks as durable and secure as any now
known--and are entirely free from damp
ness. 4 test was publicly Iaade by FIRE,
Of GaYler's Safe with others. for q hours
the contents Of his were found in good
order, the contents Of the other Saiaman-
der Safes We're totally destroyed. The first
premium medal was last year awarded
10 G.. J. Gayler for the best Fire Proof
Safes, and ills with entire confidence the
patoniee and only manufacturer offers them
70 all who wish TO purchase Safes that
are Safes.
Depot IA Water st., New Yosk
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

81 fresh supply Of Groceries,
OUCH as Orleans and Sugarhouse Molas
~ SEES;
Rio Coffee, Salaeratus and Cheese;
Cloves, Ground Ginger, Mace;
Cinnamon, Imp. Tea, Mustard;
Blacking, Pipes, Saltpetre, Starch;
Water, Soda, Sugar and Butter Crackers
Sperm Candles, Sperm Oil, Soap;
Sugar, Crushed do, Allspee;
Pepper. &c.-Just recevedand for sa e by
Oct. Is GEO. RAENHAL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
GtECsL1NE LIrn ,ghr.D rnrre,-

j0iLN 1IHYTENORE s, CO.. Manu-
tac'urrs OF Cotton and Wool Hand and
Eiaohnc Cards. and Dealers jnariclps for
manufacturers use. Office Zl6 Pearl street.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
cn,T- ~, rnrrlr

H. HILLS. l56 Pearl ST. up stars, l'aaL
crs in Foreign and Domestic Straw Goods,
Palm Leaf Hats, Band Boxes, Artificial
Flowers, Sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
UTC-EELZ,As, 2AlAEoIs AND
So q llI.E

GEORGE J. BIBD. Manufacturer and
Dealer, has alway on hand large and well
selected stool, Of Umbrellas, Parasos, Para,
soIetts and sun Shades. at his mandatory
and warehouse, ls0 Pearl St, nearly oppo-
site Cedar st.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

Family IIedicines,
" Z WlESE Medicines are recommends
q extensively used by the mos, ia, All
gent persons in the e. States. biz n,,,,,' -
Professors aud Presidents Of CoLleggt pse.
clans o. the 'ifnly and .Nisrg, and d Hag;s..
ana .dln1Saotises, and by more than son { ~. -
men OF various denominations.
They are expressly prepared for fai,p,, "a.
ana have acquired an unprecedente3 49,
lty throughout the L. States. md ~ 4, Ia Z,
SC admirably calculated to preserve JT,ai5 : :
cure Disease, no family should eyer ~ Nm
out them. Tie proprietor of these valnal1
preparations received his education atsons
The best Medical Colleges in the United STA
and has had fifteen Years experience in a,
tenslye and diversified practice. bv whiJ
has had ample opportunities Of acall
practical knowledge of diseases. apd(
remedies best calculated 10 remove them
These preparations consist Of
Jaymt's ENpccsorant,
A valuable remedy for Cough. Colds. Con.
sumption, Asthma, Splitting of Blood. Crou
Hopping Cough, Bronchitis. Acute Rheuma
tsin, Pam IN the Breast or Side. PleuriSr aff
Inflammation Of the Lungs or Throat. DiiGcpL
~ Of Breathing. and all diseases of the PuLoe.
nary Organs. Price ST.
Jayme's EEai: Tonic.
For the Preservation, Growth and Beauty i,
The Hair, and which VIII positively brjpg9 N
Mac Hajy on Bad Heads. and prevent It's mi
ING out or turning Gray. Price 81.
JayEge's Tonic Vermairugc
a pleasant, safe, and certain preparation f..
the removal Of Wo,ms. Dyspepsia, Sour Slom
ach, Fever, and Rgue, Piles, want Of ANN
ute, and all diseases Of debility, especially 4
the stomach and Bowels and Organs Of d.
gesuon. Price 50 Cents.
JAyNE'% CARNiGNtTlyE BAIsA,y
A certain cure Of Bowel and Summer Con.
plants, Diarrhaa, Dyscntery, Cholic, Cramp.
Sick Headache, sour Stomach, Cholera Nor
bus, and all arrangements Of the Stomach apl
Bowels, Nervous Affections, &c. Price a
Cents.
JayEe's sanagivc Pills,
For Female Diseases, Liver Complaints, T.
yers. lntammations, DISTINCTIONS. Diseases
the Skin &c, and in all cases where an ape.
rent Alternative or Purgative Medicine is ~
qulred. Price % Gents a Box.
Prepared only by DR. -. JAYNE. sole pr5
pretor, No. 20 South Third St. philaGelphg
and may be Obtained of
c. s c. w. DOLL.
March II, ls46-y Martinsburg, Va
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25
TO MERCHANTS, PHYSICIANS,
AND OTHERS

TaSfiE subscriber keeps constantly for sale,
Il at the lowest prices, an assortment of
MppTcIrIrs. DRUGS. pYE-sTUf rs.
NIsA. BRUSHES. &C. &c.
Confident his prices will give satisfaction, he
solicits even those who may not intend 10 pur-
chase at the time, to ascertain the prices Of his
goods.
Amy communications. asking The prices of
goods, are most cheerfully and promptly an
swered.
He would particularly state, thathe has a
Steam Factory in connexion with his Store,
for Powdering JaIap, Rhubarb, lpecacuanha,
and many other Medicines j; for Grinding Mus
tard, Cinnamon, Ginger, Allspce, Pepper,
Cloves, &C.; and Lamp Black, Black Lead,
Venetian Red, Chrome yellow and green, Yer
degrs, Yellow 0ehre, and Other Paints, in
oil; all OF which he is able TO sell at the very
lowest prices.
Paints mixed already for use, and put up in
earthen pots, of different sizes, for family con
venience.
Putty Of the best quality, at 9; cts per h.,
out of bladders and cts. per b. in bladders in
quantities Of so lbs. and upwards.
81-No charge made for delivering goods in
any part of the city.
J. w. W. GORDON, Druggist.
No. Isl Vest Pratt St, atesc doors from Lieht
81 md opposite The B. s. O. r.. r. Depot
Baltimore. March 20, l61G-ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

7. ". OGSBERY, IS Courllandt ST. be-
tween Washington and Greenwich SIS
Importer and Wholesale Dealer IN Earth
onwarc, China and Glass.
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Jaymt's ENpccG0rant,
Jayme's EEai.' Tonic.

For the Preservation. Growth and Beauty =
the Hair, and which VIII positively brpgs n
.Ntlc Hair ON Bad Heads, and prevent It's taI-
ING out or tnrnlng GRAY Price 81
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

71zoI a1HoTgs t &: Dnr5s1Nc c.
C.. SAUNDERS g. SON, Manufacturers
Of Razor Srops and Dressing Cases, III
Broadway.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14
MisrllaMntts,
The Black Horse and his Rider,
OR,
"WHO WAS THE HERO OF SARA
TOGA."

1t was the Seventh of October, l777.
II ora,io Gates stood before his tent
gazing sleadfastly upon the Two armies,
now arrayed in order of battle, 1t was
clear bracing day, mellow with the
richness Of Autumn, the sky was cloud
less, the foliage of the woods scarce ting
ed with purple and gold; the buckwheal
on yonder fields frosted into snowy ripe
ness.
1t was calm, clear day, but the tread Of
legions shook the ground. FROM every
bush shot the glimmer of the rifle barrel,
on every hillside blazed the sharpened
bayonet. Flags were there, too, tossing
in the breeze; here the Banner ofthe
Stars-yonder, the Red Cross gonlalon,
Here in solid lines were arrayed the
Continental soldiers, pausing on their
arms, their homely costume looking but
poor and humble, when compared with
the blaze of scarlet uniforms .eddening
along yonder hills and over the distant
fields. All, that hunting shirt of blue was
ou' suoe uress, yet on Inc lJln OF oeP-
TENDER, scarce two weeks ago on these
very hills, taught the scarlet coated Bril-
ton severe lessun of repentance and
humility.
Here, then, on the morning of this
event(ul day, was 10 decide the fate OF
America, whether Gates should flee be-
fore Burgoyne, or Burgoyne lay down his
arms at the feet Of Gates, here at the door
of his tent stood the American General,
his countenance manilesting deep ankle.
ty. ..
Now he gazcd upon the gliuering ar,
ray of Burgoyne, as it shonc over yonder
fields, and now his eye roved never those
hardy men i'll hunting shirts, with rifles
in their hands. He remembered the con-
test of the 10Th, when Benedict Arnold,
at the head of certain bold riaemeu, car
ried the day, before all the glitter of Brit
ish arms; and now-perchance-a fear
seized him, that this 7lh of October might
by u dark day, for Arnold was not there.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14
GOOD ADVICE

Take a newspaper, and you do more
to secure the morals of your Children aud
prepare them for future usefulness, with a
single dollar, than by five times the
amount bestowed upon them IN any other
wav. 1t is duty which every father
owes to his family and his country to take
a newspaper. 1t cultivates a taste for
reading and spreads beiore the minds of
the rising generation chart of The pass.
ing events of the age, which they will
consult, and will, by SO doing, add daily
or weekly to their stock of Knowledge
No person, who reads newspaper regu-
larly and carefully, goes into the world
without knowledge its doings, that
secures for him intelligence and respect.
We say to every man, aud every man
should say to his neighbor, take news
paper" 's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14
WINTER EVENINGS.

Among the changes which autumn
brings with it, there is one which we al
ways hail with deight-,he return Of Ing
evenings. In summer there seems scarce
an interval between day and mid night;
and though summer evening. what there
is of it, is very fine for short stroll over
the dewey fields ofthe country, and city
promenade in the regions of soda and ice
cream, it can hardly be held of great val
ne Tor any other pursuit. Give us the
good long evenings of November-no
matter how cold and stormy-and if we
can have blazing fire, supply Of choice
books and papers, aud the company of
friends and kindred spirits, we envy no
mans happiness. Home, always priced
now seems doubly dear, and all the cares
and tolls of the day are amply rewarded
by the joys oflhe evening firesIde, Hap
Ply the man who has home at this season
Of the year; thrice happy he who lores it.
"Let others seek for empty joys,
AT ball or concert, rout or play;
Whilst far from fashion idle noise,
Her giIded dome' and traPpings gay,
while the wlntry eve away
'rwixt book and lutte the hours divide;
And marvel how | e'er could stay
From thee-niy own fre.sde."
Young men, take care of your evenings,
Learn to value your leisure hours too high
Iy to Squander them away in the streets, or
10 vase them all in the pursuit of mere a
musements. They may be worth more to
yoi than gold or silver, properly improv-
ed.
Now is the season 10 commence u
course ofuselul reading or study; and an
hour or two each evening, thus devoted to
mental improvement, continued for year
to come, will effect result which you
now hardly anticipate. But you say you
are not a genius'-you have no uncom-
mon talent. No matter for that. Genius
es are as scarce as the tabled phGnix.-
but one visits the earth at a time: and as
to extraordinary talent, there is not half
so much of it as many imagine. II you
have common sense, that is enough 90 a
head and increase your mental furniture
and make yourself WELL INFORMED MAN.
Every young man ought to aspire TO this;
and this is all We ask.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14
31nttrD.
ROBIN AND ANNA.
BY KNOW

She istens--"'Tis the wind" she cries;
The moon that rose so full and bright
Is now o'ercast; she looks, she signs,
She fears twill be stormy night.
Not long was Anna wed. Her mate,
A fisherman, was ont at sea;
The night is dark, the hour is late,
The wind is highland where is he!
cob who would love-Oh who would wet
A wandering fisherman, 10 be
A wretchcd, lonely wife, and dread
Each breath that blows, when he's at sea?
Nor long was Anna we'd One pledge
OF tender love her bosom bore;
The storm comes down; the pillows rage!
Its father is not vet on shore!
sob! who would think her portion blest,
A wandering seuman's wife tO be,
To hug the infant to her breast,
Whose fathers on the stormy sea-"
The thunder burst! the lightning falls!
The easement raltles with the rain;
And as the gusty tempest howls,
The little cottage quakes again!
She doesn't speak, she doesn't sigh;
She gazes on her infant dear
A smile lights up the cherub eye,
Which dms its mothers with u tear!
ooh! who would be seuman's wife!
Oh! who would bear seamOn's child?
To tremble for her husbands life!
TO weep because her infant smiled''
Meier hadst thou borne seaman's boy
Ne'eI had thy husband left the shore
Thou nee hadSt felt the frantic Joy,
TO see-thy Robin at the door!
TO press his weather beaten cheek,
To kiss it warm and dry again,
To weep the joy thou could'st not speak
So plea sure's in the debt of pain
Thy cheerful fire, thy plain repast,
Thy little couch of love, ween,
Were ten times sweeter that the last
And not a cloud that night was seen!
o happy pair! the pains you know
Still hand in hand with pleasure come,
For often does the tempest blow,
And Robin still is safe at home!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14

Royal Lore Lcttcr-Napoeon was very
fond of Josephine, and his letters to her
were written in a spirit ofperGect romance.
in one of them he says, 81 am very unea-
sy to know how you are, | have oeen in
the village of Virgil, on the shores of this
Lake-by sitcery mOonshine, and not a
moment withOut thinking of Josephiae. p
In another of these curious illusions, he
writes as follows: "a thousand kisses, as
burning as my heart, as pure as goa, |
sent by the courier; he told me that he
had seen you, and that you had no com
mands for me. Oh, fe!--naughty, ugly,
cruel tyranucal, pretty little monster! you
laugh at my folly. All, you know that il
| could put you in my heart, you should
remain in prison"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14
GOD SAVE THE PLOUGH.
BY MRS. sIGOURNEY.

BY MRS. sIGOURNEY.
TUNE-God Sare The King.
See,-how the shining share
Makelh earth bosom lalr,-
Growing her brow,
Bread in its furrough springs,
Health and repose it brings,
Treasures unknown 10 kings,
God save the plough.
Look 10 the warriors blade,
While Ger the tented glade,
Hate hrcashes his vow,
Strife its misleading wakes,
Love at lis lightning quakes,
Weeping and woe it makes,
God save the plough.
Ships DER the deep may ride,
Storms wreck their banner'd pride
Waves whelm their PROV,
But the well-loaded vain,
Garnecrth the golden grain,
Gladdening the household train,
God save the plough.
Who are the truly great'
Minions of pomp and state,
Where the crowd bow,
Give US hard hands and free
Cuturers of field and tree,
Best friends Of liberty,
God save the plough.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14

Wind WdggOn on The prairies.-The
Missouri Expositor describes the newly in
vented ma chine called the Wmd-Wagon,
which is to be used with sales and rigging
as ship for running over the prairies.-
The machine is simply constructed, and
the inventor says he can run up and down,
across the plains, overcome a steep with
gentle ascent without difficulty, and will
carry freight to Bent's Fort or Santa Fe
at Sc per hundred pounds. a gentleman
who rode in The wagon says, that with
only one sail and light breeze, it went at
the rate OF eight miles an hour.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14

The last Miller Siory.-The following
anecdoe will do Immediately after din
ner:
A matter of fact Of an old gentleman in
New England, whose wife is thorough
"Destruclionisl," was awakened out of
his sleep by his possessed rib, one stolmy
night in March, with
Husband did you hear that nolse-lts
Gabriel coming! It's the sound of his
chariot wheeIs!'
ooh, psha, you cid fool" replied the
good man edo you 'spose Gabriel is such
an ass as to cme on whceLs in such good
sleighing as this!-I tell you its the wind
turn over and 60 TO sleep"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-01-14

Electricity, Light and Astronomy
Lieut.. Maury, in letter to the editor o
the Union pronounces the telegraph
the most exquisite Of astronomical in-
strumen,. The speed Of the mag
net ic fluid surpasses the velocity of light,
and this fact can be taken advantage of
for determining differences of longitude
between Washington city, or any other
part, and the principal cities Of the Union.
"When 1t is remembered what time, Ia
and money have been expended by astron.
omers in the solution Of this problem, the
importance Of the new process may be
readily imagined. Instead Of sending out
an expedition, at great cost ii is contem-
plated only TO send an officer with small
instrument from place to place. Being at
this station, he advises by telegraph, his
principal at the observatory of the fact,
and receives answer to be ready, that
the star is approaching the meridian Of
w ashlngton;at the moment of elimination
here the sigma! is given, and the time is
noted there also. IN little while the
wiry passenger brings word that the star
is approaching that distant meridian, and
at the instant OF its transit there, signal is
repeated. The interval of time between
these two transiis is the longitude requr-
ed'' The wire at Washington has already
been carried into the observatory, and
series Of observations commenced.