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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-01-07

"Pacttng law on Christian principles, = Is
said 90 BE- harl work.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-01-07
,yOE.uME "a. NUMBER SIS.


0ss DRer ars Tiws.--I Late, SAY Tie laie
JoHS EoSrEE us expenditure; wc hAveH he,t
we are continually lossng It NC have Il,e ,lsg
ol II bm as continually wasting il. Suppos,
a nsaa confined IN some fortress. nader tbs
dVoA % stay there Iill his death aud suppose
there IS for his uSe a dark reservoir Of water.
% Which he IS certain none can ever be added
He knows that the quantity is not very great
Tho capnot pcaeifsie 10 ascertain how much.
but Il may be vety little lie has drawn iron,
II By sol fountain. good while alrea
dy, and draws from ii every day.--il0t how
would he feel each time Of drawing. and each
thinking off MOI as il he had perennial
spring To 20 10. Not Il have areSofvir. | may
be at ease No, but, 4 had water Yesterday
II have water TO day bat having haJ II, and
may have i 70 day, is the very cause that
shall not have it on some day thar is approach
mg And al The same time am compelled
10 this iatsd expcndimrer SO Of our mortal
transient llie! And YET men are very much
indlsposed 70 admit the PLAIN truth that lie IS
a hing which they are IN no other way pos
sesslng. than as necessarily consuming anl
that even IN tiiis imperfect sense Of possessing,
II becomes every day less possession -
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sSl,artins6arg saselse.


Published euay Thursday Morning IN Martins
burg, BsIhetfg County, VUsinio, by
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-09
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLYI

VIII open this Saturday evening at o'clock, at ODD
FELLOWS HALL, 7h street,
FNIIS large and beautiful collection consists OF Chinese
figures OF life size, several hundred Chinese paintings,
magnificent embroidered articles elegant carvings ivory,
she'll wood and models of houses, stores, pago-
das and vessels; splendid specimens OF acquered
porcelain vases lanterns, Ne, from The great Chinese m
lately exhibited in Philadephla which is the only
collection of the kind in this country and the most extern
sive one in the world.
At O'Clock the Chinese who accompany the collection
will the dresses of the Emperor, civil and military
madarins of different ranks, soldiers, judge, and other
officers of priests of the sects OF Bdha and Tuou
farmers BARRIERS, coolies, Nc, representing the different
classes Of society China the ancient and popuous
nation in the world. They will also exhibit the manner of
smoking opium and the mode OF receiving and paying Wis
its in the Celestial Empire"
These representations will be given in the form Of tab
eaux, in large Chinese house, with appropriate
views in the bnck ground and the close the Chinese
professor of music Will sing song and accompany upon
of his original Chinese instruments.
descriptive catalogue of the articles and representa-
TONS with miscellaneous remarks upon the government,
history religions, arts manners, customs, and oIeign
commerce OF China, can be obtained at the door.
Abundance % cents. Children under twelve years OF
age, half price.
N b. After to-day Saturday, the collection will be open
daily from 10 n. m till p. n and from till 81 p. IN
The representations by the Chinese will be exhibited twice
daily, viz at and 8 p. Dec 4
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(NARUSrS Saioon.-LEWIS CARUS[ has the honor to
~ inform the citizens, members Of Congress- and visiters
TO the metropolis that his Dancing School open
the reception OF young gentlemen and llis.. The
fashionable and approved styles of dancing including
waltz and'Polka Redua, are introduced and taught.
Mr. g. respectfully invites the public attention. His
terms, being moderate, will DO made known the Saloon.
The regular sources dansanes continued every Thurs
day evening. Dec 6-btd
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at public sale, al L o'clock on TUESDAY, 2st day o
December next, the premises, valuable of land
containing $50 lying in the county OF Fairfax In the
State of Virginia, about miles from This city, five
from Georgetown, adjoining the lands Of George Minor
VIM Nelson and Robert Danes csqrs. The land is good
well watered and eligbly located with fifty the
same covered with heavy timber. 1t is situated in most
desirable and healthy neighbohood has convenient
dwelng-hoose and from its proximity the cities ofthe
District and OF Alexandria, and its other advantages de-
sirabie not only farm for culivalon but pleasant
and eligible place OF residence.
Terns' Oneiourth of the purchae money TO be paid In
cash the balance in three equal nstaments payable 81
QUE two and three years from saehe deferred payments
TO be secured by deed OF tspsi the property by the
bonds OF the purchaser purchasers with approved secu
ry For further partic aars, inquire the law office Of
me Subscriber, ON oh street, opposite wing City
Hall. EDW SWANN
fTuesday the 18th, is not fair The sale will take place
ON the next fair day. Nov l9-cptawi29D
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no the PeopIe's Represen.atlves IN congres..

'E undersigned, at their dry goods store, between
l. 9Th and 9th streets, Pennsylvania avenue beg leave
very respectfully to call your attention their extensive
and splendid stock of cloths casseres and pestings from
which they will have made up to order, day two's
notice. coats, cloaks, pants and vests in the and
most fashionable style, and at prices that will compare
with the cheapest houses east or north of this
Their assortment this time being suay large
newest styles and best MATERIAL and having been principal
" bought at auction, they believe gentlemen in want oil
this wear can save at least twenty-five per by capg
on them.
Handsome fits in all guaranteed, taors'
arc second to none in the District Give call.
BARNES ~ MITCHELL,
Between 9Th and 9th streets Pennsylvania avenue
Dec S-iaw3wf
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vJNEAs brandy &c. at private saIe--I have ius no,
ceved for private sale superior lot OF teas in hall
chests consisting OF Young Tyson, Imperial, Gunpowder
and Black
Also several half pipes and quarter casks of Hennesy
and other brandes, which invite the dealers
Also, 100 pounds of very superior
The above articles will be sold vey low for cash good
paper. II. w. DYER,
Dec 7-eo3t Auct and Com Merchant
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NXJANTEn, youth from IA to 16 yeugx al age, of
w good education and unexcep lionable character TO
attend in the stationery store of WM FISCHER.
Nov lI-3taw3w
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Positively one night only.
Herr and SivOri performing together.

Hhefz "Hu SfVprf tUSttHcT.
IJENRI HERR, composer and first pianist the King Of
/ l. the French, and CAMILLE SVORI will give an only
concert (prior to their departure for Mexico) Friday,
December 10Th, at Caruss Saloon. Henri Herr will play
l. Lucia di Lammermoor.
z. La Vioette, with military march
3. The Prairie Clercs.
4. Last Rose of Summer
Camille Siyori will play
l. The Campanello (silver belly by Paganini.
2. The Tremolo, air by Beethoven
3. The Carnival OF Venice; bnfesque variations.
The concert will conclude with grand duet by Herr and
Sivor Mr.. Schuerman will preside the piano forte
The grand piano forte is from Mr. Hezs factory in Paris
and has been awarded the golden medal (rs degree) by
the French government.
Tickets, dollar each, be had the usual places
Two tickets will admit gentleman and two ladies' Con-
commence at O'clock No postponement. Dec z
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ME RIcTREAT.-A boarding and day school for
4 young ladies, under the supervision OF the Bishopo
Penns ylvania Schoohouse Lane s miles from Phl'
delphia near the crossing of the Philadelphia and Norris
town railroad Miss M. A. Spaiard, principal. Mrs b.
sor in the University oFnce, teacher French and Latin
Mr.. ]. A. Getze, teacher of music.
Letters for Retreat be addressed TO box No S58 post
Office, Philadelphia.
Refer to the Right Rev. Bishop Potter; Rev d. II Macur
dy No. 2S North 18th street; DR. G.. Treclel customhone
Robert Rason esq, No 4, south Front street, Phadsf
phia; and James @ kempton asp, Mayayunk.
July I9-Iawly
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Farmers Library.

Fnrmcrs' Library.
'TNHE subscriber being appointed by John s Skinner,
Il esq, editor OF the Farmers Library, agent to
ceve subscriptions for that popular work will he happy to
forward le names OF members of Congress and gem
temen who may order the publication. The last nu m
Der OF the Farmers Library been sent to every senator
ana member OF Congress- with the publishers circular
whch the subscriber respectfully refers. Address the sub
scnbcrs, box 1856, City Post Office or ut the office Of the
saturday Evening News, where specimens Of the Farmers
Library may be w THOMPSON,
corner of 9th street and Louisiana avenue.
Dec S--3t Intel
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VNTEBsTER's New Dictionary without .briIre
w ment, vol, quarto received by f. TAYLOR
NOV ~ near Coleman's Hotel
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CTEAM for the HnlIion.--An Elementary T,eaiise on,
- the Nature and Management OF Steam, and the Prnc,
pies and Arrangement Of the Engine, with notes. appendix
&c. just published, price 81 cents.
Dec . +. TAYLOR
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Medical Card.
nR. GRAFTON TYLER may be found every dav (Sun.
~ day excepted) at the City lnirmary Washingon be-
tween the hours of IL and IL o'clock
Office and residence Gas hereofore) corner of Washing
ton and Gay streets, Georgetown. Dec SIS
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r.. J9;a53EE5lsI1 NOTICE.-Washington Branch Rail
ksSE Sxse@S3&4 road.-The passenger train which
leaves this city IL O'Clock noon for Baltimore will be
discontinued and after Friday next, the 10th inst.
BY order Il. III. PARSONS, agent.
Dec. G-ti1w
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Ball In aid Of the Washington Monument.
TNHE ANACOSTIA FIRE COMPANY respectfully in
form the public that they intend giving BALL at their
Hall on the evening OF the 4h nstanthe proceeds to be
applied to the funds of the Washington Monument.
No pains will be spared by the company 10 render the
evenings entertainment agreeable former sons
Executive Committee
Hugh F. Pritchard Thomas Thornley,
Thomas p. Tench, Jonas b. Ellis
John Ober.
Dec 7--TuThNSMNTu
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-01

.SSfa3,s> steam Commune alton direct from
SAtSal&- Southampton to New Orleans and
bNu TO order from the Lords Commissioners
u the Admiralty, the I'd Of November next and thence.
forward the d OF each succeeding month"; the ROYAL
MAIL STEAM PACKETS will proceed direct from South
anpton 10 Bermuda Nassau Havana, Cat or Ship Island,
tNew oreans Vera Cruz and Tampico, returning by the
same route TO England
This arrangement admits of easy and quick convey
ace TO and from southampton and the places above
toned, and passengers for New Orleans will be
thither from the Company's vessels their arrival Cat
Ship Island, by tile Mexican Gulf Railway Company,
who Will have steamer ready, and other conveniences,
provided lortha purpose exceeding three dol
lars for each person The same facilities will be afforded
from New Orleans, embarkng board the Royal Mail
Steam Packets for Europe, &c. t sls,.f
The estimated time for the voyage from Southampton Is
folowsTo Bermuda, l6days Nassau q days; Havana
% days Ship Cat Island New Orleans % 2 days; Vera
Cruz, 80 days. Tampico, IS days.
The Steam Packets appointed 10 leave Ship Cat
land Harbor on their return to England at A. NJ, the
2lst OF each month by the above alteration passengers
proceeding to the West Indies by the 81 OF the month steam
will be conveyed vim Bermuda and by the 18th Of the
month steamer, heretofore, MADEIRA and arbadoes
Particulars as 70 fres etc. may be obtained appca.
ton at the Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Offices 81
Moorgate street. London; ditto Wrinkle street. Southampton;
M y, Derpe 4 Co.. rue dEnghen Paris; Mr. CLEANER,
" boulevard Passonere dlo Mr. Hundeiker Hamburger
Mexican Gulf Railway Company, New Orleans
50 Moorgate street, London l., CHAPEL, Secretary.
octS-tf =
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ADAMS HOUSE,


THE undersigned respectfully inform their friends AMI
the public that they have become proprieors OF the
above new and splendid Hotel 7M,
The Adams House erected during the past season
supply obvious demand for increased and superior
combinations in this city. II is located on Washington
street, within five minutes walk Of the great Southern and
Western Railroad Depots and the business sections of The
city is adjacent 10 the Park, and the Cupoa commands
beautiful view Of the Harbor and adjoining towns.
The House has been constructed after the approved
plans with a the modern inventions that minister to thr
comfort and convenience Of the traveller and the constrtc
tors long experience In hotels, has enabled him intro
duce many improvements which are, yet, peculiar To
this establishment is built Of Quincy granite, and con-
ains One Hundred and Fifty Rooms, conveniently urrang
ed In suits and single apartments well ventilated and sun
piled with an abundance Of pure son water.
The Furniture made order from the best patterns
with special regard well TO comfort and convenience
luxury and splendor VA
Our Table will be supplied with all the luxuries Of the
season, and we pledge ourselves that the PIRsr rares
the season shall be found upon IL.
We have devoted unusual attention TO the selection
servants and our guests may rely upon prompt and polite
attendance. }G sr
Porters will be In readiness at the Depos 70
charge Of Baggage and provide Carriages our guests
The propretors trust by strict attention the wants
guests merit share of patronage assuring all who NAV
them with visit that nothing shall be wanting OH
their part to render the ADAMS HOUSE second 10 none in
the Union L. & w. T. ADAMS Proprietors
IT, ADAMS, JR., -
VIM T. ADAMS.
Adams House, Boson.. ~ ocf 1y
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PIANO FORTES.

THE undersigned manufacturing al their establishment
IN baltimore, q, liz and octave PIANOS, oil all pat
terms styles, winch they confidently recommend to
professors amateurs. The Pianos manufactured by them
nave pecuiiary OF touch which commend them TO
players OF every school, well those who dstn-
gusned by and delicate action those who are cha.
racterized by u bold, fiery, and rapid movement.
They authorized TO refer TO numerous professors In
Baltimore given their Pianos lral lor their
testimonials their avor and they warranted in
commenting them by the universal appreciation which they
received from inc great number OF persons who nave
them in In Baltimore and IN the south and west gene
rally They confident that they make instrument
equal any made anywhere in tins country in Europe
and their extensive manufacture Of Pianos enables them to
sell terms liberal and All made
by them warranted and they will be kept IN tune one
year ailer purchase, without charge.
An agent will visit Richmond IN short time, and various
parts Virginia and North Carolina and will receive
ders, which will be faithfully and promptly executed al
mandatory. ylE <s
Hs orers will also be received factory direct
and special pains taken TO give satisfaction.
.f'r H'4 KNABE a. GAEHLE, 81
No. Eutaw st., opp the Euiaw House, Balt
oct S-lyd' tlt3f. ,.i
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TO MARINERS AND SURVEYORS.

IIAGGER a. BROTHERS, No 60, South st., three doors
Ill Pratt street, BALTIMORE, Many acfrers and I'm.
porcrs Of Mathematical, Opticai and Philosophical Lastru.
nehtsA good assortment of the following articles, which
we offer for sale NJ reduced prices:
Surveyors Compassss; Engnte Levels; Therorloles
Theotoites Compasses; Ships, Pain Storm and Iranspa.
rent Compasses; Spyglasses PLAN and Double Tangent
Gluaranis; Sextans; Barometers; Thermometers; Log
Glasses Harnonr GLASSES; Tape Lines; Cases oil Draw
ing INSTRUMENTS; Pocket Cpmpassss surveyors Chains
Carpenters and Lumber Rules Talors and Silmakers'
Sluares Brass and Guner Scales Parallel Rules; Draw.
ing Pens; Diytlers; Protractors; Bowdch Nnygaors
Blnns Coast Pilots; Snpnaser's Asssants Seaman :
Friends; Nautical Amanacs; Lunar Tables Log Books;
Shipping Papers Seamans Journals Ready Calculaors
Gaugng Iiods Out Sticks, &c. Together with large
soriinent Of INSTRUMENTS III the Mathematical line.
n5 Instruments OF every description repaired, or made
to order, In the neates, manner
oct sly ..- I. ~ 7
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Carrying the Great Central United States Mail.
+,a 9t SCHEDULES:
Leaving Spear Wharf, Baltimore, daily, except SUNDAYS
at p NJ, by the well know, route via chesapeake Bay,
City Point, Petersburg Weldon, Wilmington to Charles.
ton s. O., without loss Of sleepto Wedonin the popular,
comfortable, aud safe steamboats,, with their experienced
HERALD, Captain Russell, OF JEWESS Captain Sutton.
This Line has been running for upwards OF twenty years,
without loss OIL property The boats built expressly
for this route Arriving in Norfolk. after comfortable
nights sleep, next morning, O'Clock, A. NJ Thence up
lie Jamts River with lis beautiful scenery, In daylight by
lie steamboat CURTIS PECK Captain Davis, or ALICE,
Captain Brongh % City ponihenee to Petersburg IN the
some time in advance at Petersburg Of the Great w. s. Mail
Line with the passengers leaving Baltimore same time or
Washington CITY next morning, where this Great u s. Null
their false advertisement OF "a hours ahead any other
Line. The Bay Line gives the traveller least six hours
rest NJ Petersburg 10 encounter the night travel Whining,
toni ~ q The same passengers that leave Baltimore by
the bay Line amalgaaie Petersburg with those that leave
Baltimore evening, and Washington morning,
via the Great u Ma at Petersburg therefore arrive ut
Charleston all together
Also connecting with the Sea Board and Roanoke Rail
road Garysyille and Frankllnihence by the steamer
FOX Edenton, Plymouth, Newbern, and Washington NJ
G, Returning with same connection.
Returning leaves Norfolk at Band Portsmouth ats O'Clock,
p. NJ, daily, except Sunday, arriving In Baltimore in
time for the several routes going North East South and
West,
g !" :" Elizabeth City,N c. 80
% !" g Franklin, $50. 6
:" Z" Richmond or Petersburg, Va,
y g q CASTOR or Weldon, n O.,
Through to Charleston, S. c., 81
Meals on board Bay and James River Boats, included,
thereby saving to each passenger by this 81 60
Travellers by the above will please be directed by
Soliciting Agent in the Cars and by the Porter in the
Depot yard e. Norfolk Line labelled his hail. who will
Baltimore, October sh, lsi7 diy
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GALvANIsED TINNED IRON,

NIIlS MATERIAL recently patented and throughy approved
OF by the most eminenty practical and scientific che.
ss architects and naval constructors In England France
and the United Saies found 10 DO cheap, strong and in
destrucbe substitute for TIM copper zinc, iron in the
ordinary state, when they exposed 10 the action Of wa.
ter Tie atmosphere Is furnished by the subscribers
in all It's various and useful forms, and In any quantity
Asacoveng for Toes Il Is coming into general use and
has employed for the purpose TO very large extent
within year or two past superseding tin, slate zinc and
shingles by its various admirable qualities, durability and
Spikes Of all descriptions, Nails, Chains Bolts Bars
Locks, Keys, Hinges, Screws and Nuts, Clamps, Rails
subscribers, manufacturers and patentees. 7,--lr II
GEO. d. NORWOOD 4 Co,
oct lily Hand l6 Beaver street, N, Y.
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lnoTTON SAIL CLOTH, HEAVY CAN

COTTON SAIL CLOTH, HEAVY CAM
" NAsS, &c. &cThe subscribers have in store com
pec assortment Of Cotton Canvass comprising great
rety Of styles of n widths and weight, both plain AM
iwlel among which is the United ntes Pilot Duck, Nos
TO 10 inclusive, both hard and so Ihelater for square
rugged vessels has been pronounced by practical men L
less. stsiI ,s't.fHl H. eee7l .ls'effa si't
Asp, the New England Canvass comprising all number
from 10 10, and wary ing ia widths from y to Al inches
wide, OF any weight OF thickness desired
Also, the American Pilot Duck, Nos. 10 inclusive
Also, the Navy Duck, Nos 10 Inclusive.
Also 100 pieces Of heavy wide Canvass Al to ~ inches,
made expressly for piper manufacturers These goods
used in preference to the wooen iel said to be equally
desirable 10 purposes Of utility, and costing about, one
quarter. s.a.
inches wde plain and willed. suitable for light sails, avn
ngs, tents, DC
Also, 100 bales heavy twilled Cotton Baggng 81 q, 81
-, anu II inches wide, ...5 ..t4
Also, Sail and Seine Twine-A full assortment ol all
numbers. For sale by FOX d POLHEMUS,
oct lily 50 Broad, corner Beaver street, N. Y.
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BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT

HERTS a. SONS AlALGAltIED SIL YER
I'll STEEL AND PLATINA PENS--warranted not
corrodc All who appreciate comfort in writing should
the above beautiful pens they warranted not to
corrole; and for elasticity fneness and durability,
,nelalled by any other pens offered. These pens
first introduced into this country in August 1876
which time the manufacturers unknown TO the writ
ing community tie PEN therefore, had stand its
merits II is therefore gratifying 10 the manufacturers to
acknow ledge that Discerning public has paid the highest
tribute their abors and that the present demand (Which
is daily increasingly far exceeds their utmost expectations
The quantity OF pens made and sold by Heris Il Son,
from December, 1916, till December 1916, s W.
$4,000 gross 100000 dozfn 450O0000 OF pens.
The enormous demand Tor these Is sufficient proof Of
the quality IL il therefore unnecessary to publish the yar
certificates that The manufacturers have received from
all parts OF the Union They may be had at Wholesale NJ
the manufacturers depot SO John street, New Yorior ~
Cornh ston-and retail from all Slaoners in the Uni
ted Stntcs. 'rst II .'ltIEf9- oct lily.