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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
MARTINsBURG Va, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER o. 1851


IF you would Be loved as companion,
avoid unnecessary criticism upon those with
whom you live. The number Of people who
have taken out judges patent for themselves
is very large in any society. Now il would
be hard for a man to live with another who
was always criticising bis actions, even If il
we're kindly and just criticism. II would be
Ike living between the glasses Ct o micro
scope. But these self elected judges like
their prototypes, are very apt to have the
persons they Judge brought before thea, in
the guise Of culprits.
One Of the most provoking forms Of criti-
cism above alluded TO- is that which may be
called criticism over the sholder Had |
been consulted "had you listened to me,
"but you always will" and such short scraps
of sentences may remind many Of us of dis
sertations which we have suffered aud inflicted,
and Of which we cannot call to mind any
soothing effect.
Another rule is, not to let familiarity swal-
low up all courtesy. Many ofus have a hab-
it Of saying to those with whom we live such
things as we say about strangers behind their
backs. There is no place, however, where
real polteness is of more value than where
we mostly think it is superauous. You may
say moro truth or rather speak out more
plainly, to your associates, but not less cour-
teously than you do to sirangers.--Frieads
in Council
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09


Taking man in the mass, ard regarding
more their hahitual feelings than their mere
outward professions, find much fewer .ban
we should at first imagine, who either with
firm faith believe, or with bold sceptieism dc
ny a future life There are few who venture
absolutely to deny it-for this would at once
take away. as it were, the pivot on which the
present life moves. and depriveit of all unity,
completeness, and hope. There are few who
arc bold enough habitually to believe it; for
they have no eyes to look upon their own
TRANSPORTATION, and the diminished earth
turns pale for fear But most men seem to
me to be moved by tue impulse Of alternating
feelings, in the mid space betwixt the two
opinions
As VIC paint devils more easily than gods
---Furies more easily than the Venus Urania
hell more easily than heaven so also We
believe in those more readily than these; in
the greatest misery more readily than in the
greatest bliss How, indeed. should our
souls, Injured to disappointment and chains,
look without occasional doubling on Utopia
on which our vulgar earth is to 60 to wreck
-Richter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
Mrs. FisY,s RULES,

l. never lose any time; do not think
that lost which is spent in amusement or re-
creation sometime every day; but always be
in the habit of being employed 2 Never
err the least in truth 5. Never say an i'll
thing of person when thou canst say good
thing Of him; not only speak charitably, but
feel so. t. Never be irritable or uukind to
any body. 5. Never indulge thyself in lux
uries that are not necessary .. Do all
things with consideration: and. when thy
path to act right is most difficult, feel conf
dence in that Power alone which is able to
assist thee, and exert thy own powers as far
as they 90.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
picKLIxG MEAT.

Frof Refensquc denounccs tho use Of
saltpetre in brine intended for the preserva-
ton Of flesh to be kept for food, That part
Of saltpetrc which is absorbed by the meat.
he says, is nitric acid Or aqna.ortis, deadly
poison Animal flesh, previous to the addi-
ton Of pickle, consists II gclatinous and fb-
rous substances, the former only possessing
nutritious virtue; the gelatiue is destroyed
by the chemical action Of salt and saltpetre
and, as the professor remarks. the meat be-
comes as different substance from what it
should be, as leather IL from the raw hide be-
fore il is subjected to the process Of tanning
lie ascribed to the pcrnicious effects Of tho
chemical change, all the diseases Which arc
common to mariners and others who suhsist
principally upon sailed meat--such as scur-
Wy, sore gums, decaycd teeth, ulcers, Re. and
advises a total abandonment Of the use Of
saltpetre il the making Of pickle for beef.
pork, Be-. the best substitute for which Is lc
SAYS. sugar---a small quantity rendering tho
meat swecter, more Wholesome, and equally as
durable
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

In 1864 the cold was so intense that The
Thames was covered with ice sixty one inch
es thick Almost all the birds persisted
1862 the cold was SO excessive that the
famished wolves entered Vienna and attack
ed beasts and even men. Many people Ia
Germany were frozen to death in 1896 and
1899 was nearly as bad
In 1909 occurred that famous winter call
cd by distinction the cold winter All tire
rivers and lakes we're frozen, and even the
sea for several miles from the shore. The
ground was frozen nine feet deep. Birds and
beasts were struck dead in the fields, and
men persisted BY thousands in their houses.
In the south Of France the wine plantations
were almost destroyed, nor have they yet re-
covered from that fatal disaster. The Adr-
attic sea was frozen, and even the Mediterra
mean about Genoa, and the citron and orange
groves suffered extremely in the finest parts
Of Italy.
In 1716 the winter was so intense that
people travelled acsoss the straits from Co.
penhagen TO the province of Sonia, in Swe-
den.
In 1925, in Scotland. multitudes of cattle
and sheep were buried in the snow.
In 1T40 the wiuter was scarcely inferior
to that of 1909 The snow lay tea feet deep
in Spain and Portugal The Zuyder Zee
was frozen over, and thousands fpeople went
over it. And the lakes in England froze.
In 1T44 the winter was very cold. Snow
fell in Portugal to the depth Of twenty three
feet on level.
In 1754 ard 1855 the winters were very
severe and cold Ia England, the strongest
ale, exposed to the air in a glass, was cover
ed with ice ane-eighth Of an inch thick
In l371 the Elbe was frozen to the bot
tom
In 1776 the Danube bore lee five feet deep
below Vienna. Vast numbers Of the feather
aud fnny tribes persisted.
The winters Of 1774 and 1775 were uu-
commonly severe. The Little Belt was fro
zen over.
From 1900 to 1872 also, the winters we're
remarkably cold, particularly the latter, in
Russia, which proved so disastrous to the
French army.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
AxEcnorE OF EaAs,kLrs.

A young person once mentioned 10 DR..
Franklin his surprise That The possession Of
great riches should be ever attended with
undue solicitude. and instanced merchant,
who, in possession af unbounded wealth, was
as busy, and much more anxious. than the
most industrious clerk in his counting house.
The Doctor, 10 reply, took an apple from
fruit basket, and presented il to child in the
room, who could scarcely grasp Il 10 his hand.
lie then gaze him second. which filed the
other aud choosing third. remarkable for
its size aud beauty. he offered that .also-
The child, after many Intellectual attempts to
hold the three apples, dropped the last on the
carpet, and burst into tears .'Scc. said
the Doctor, there is a little man with moro
riches than he can enjoy"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD.

According to the most accurate recent cal
culations, the entire population Of the earth
The following is as accurate distribution of
their religious classes as can well be made,
and answers every purpose in order to have
a practical view ofthe condition Of the world
Roman Catholics. mostly in Europe and
North aud South america, 10000 600; Pro-
testants, mostly in Europe and North Amer
lea, 10000, 900; Greek Church, mostly in
Greece aud Russia, 100000; Amenians
and others. mostly in Asia, 100000; Jews
scattered over the world, 100000; Ma
hommcdans in Europe, Asia and Africa, l0o-
100000; Pagans, IN Asia, Africa and Amer
len, 620,00o,000. Grand total, 100000
600.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

A learned counsellor, in the middle Of an
affecting appeal in court on SANDER suit, let
fly the following fight Of genius:
ISLANDER, gentlemen, Ike boa constructor
Of gigantic size, and unreasonable proper
tons. wraps the coil Of its unwieldy body
about its unfortunate victim and Needless
Of the shricks Of agony that como from the
Utmost depths Of the victims soul, loud and
reverberating as the mighty thunder that
rolls in the heavens, it finally breaks its I'M
lucky neck against the iron wheel Of public
opinion, forcing him to desperation, then to
madness, and finally crushing him ia the hid
eous jaws Of moral death. fudge gipe as a
ehalc Of Iobaccot"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
EXCHANGE BANK
SELDEN, WRITER'S & Co.,


TT,HE undersigned respectfully announce that
they have formed co-partnership to transact
general Banking and Exchange business in this
City underline firm Of SELDEN, WITHERS & CO,
and are prepared to deal in
Foreign and Domestic Exchanges. 7imf-Bhls, Pro-
misoay Notes, Certifeates If opposite, Letters Of
Credit, Bank Notes aad Coin.
We undertake to make collections and promptly
to remit the proceedsto any designated pointwith-
in or without the Union.
Mr.. Vim. Seden member Of the firm, and for
many years past the Treasurer Of he Gnted States,
will give hiscarefu personal attention to all finan-
ca business which we may be employed to trans
act withany ofthe Departments ofthc Government.
The business which our employers may require
US to transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM SELDEN
Lac Treasurer QfMe .. s.
JOHN WlTHRRS,
Of Alexandria, Va.
r. w LATHAM,
OF Washington, d. c.
L. 2 BAYNE
Of Baltmore, Nd.
Washington Dec II, 1850
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

In Russia the transportation Of passengers
by diligence is a monopoly. aud one Of tile
rules is that each passenger may havo 40
pounds Of baggage free, but must pay the
rest. The passengers got 10 the way Of bril-
bling the vcighers and conductors. SO that
nothing came in for extra baggage. Tho
managers o. the monopoly got over this diff
tculty IN curious way they had this bag.
gage stolen, and as the passengers could not
show receipt fer it, he lad no remedy -.
Thus the disposition TO have extra weight
carried gratis was eifectually overcome, hon
esty was restored. and the profits Of the mo-
nopoly made fat again.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
MARRIAGE coon ron mEALrII.

DR. Casper of Berlin, has calculated that
the mortality among bachelors from the age
of 80 to As years, is ~ per cent; whilst a.
mong married men ofthe same age it is only
Is per cent. For Al bachelors who attain
the age of forty years, there are Is married
men who attain the same age. The adyan.
tage in favor Of married life is still more stri-
king in persons of advanced age. At 60
years there remains but % bachelors for AS
married men; at 20 years IL bachelors for
II married aud at so years, bachelors a.
gaiust 9 married men.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

EGyThe Administration Of President
FILLMORE is eminently popular with the
masses every where throughout the Union.
The indications upon this point are of the
most conclusive character The present in
incumbent Of the Executive chair has rcali-
zed the warmest expectations of his friends
and the country. He has manifested fdeli-
ty as well as firmness, and has shown him
self true to the Constitution and the Union,
His Administration TINS far has, in a great
measure, been faultless, and has extorted
praise from many Of the leaders Of the oppo-
sition The national honor has been sustain
ed the national character has been yndicated,
and the national prosperity has been pro-
NOTED. Mr. FILLMORE has shown himseli
President not Of the North, or of the South,
Of the East or tie West, but Of the whole
Union We cannot be surprised, therefore
at the lively demonstrations Of approval that
are every where made In relation to his poll
cy aud bis principles In Pennsylvania his
course has been endorsed at almost every
public meeting that has been held BY the
Wings since their commencement of the
present. campaign. He is for the Union as il
is, for the Compromise as 1t is. and so are
the people at large, by an overwhelming ma
jority .-Pkila Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
n.-s-Thn Cincinnati Gnzetie SAWS that the

hS5=The Cincinnati Gazette says that the
returns Of the late election show that some
forty thousand Wing voters staid at Eome at
the late election in 0hio--were too lazy to
come out and vote Many Of our good
tured friends are disposed to take the blus.
teriug accounts Of the Democratic press as
gospel, and consider the Wing party used up I;
whereas figures will show that, by union and
concert; By taking counsel from friends, and
not from enemies; by going to the polls on
election day, and voting the full Wing ticket ;
by getting out a full Wing vote, our friends
could carry Ohio easily, over Democrats and
Abolitionists combined
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
ENORMOUS ourLaY Fon ADVERTISING.

Townsend, tic Sarsaparilla man, says that
his books exhibit an outlay for advertising IN
the course of five years, 10 the various papers
of the United States-$S00,0 600. lle says
for six months he cut off all his advertise
ments. to see il bis medicines would not 90
off on their merits, just as well as by adver-
tisiug. He lost 100000 lay it sales dwin.
died right down TO nolhing--for bis COMPETE
tors, seeing him drop off, went on advertising
heavily, and got the start Of him. Great
Hest
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

Joseph B. GiIpin.

James <. Erskine. Joseph B. Gilpin.
holders entitled TO Bounty Lands under the
act Of Congress, September %, 1850.
.VsHE undersigned having associated themselves
i together for the purpose Of transacting
LAID AND GENERAL AGENCY BUSINESS,
and located themselvesin the city Of Quincy State
OF illInois-a location in the centre Of one Of The
most beautiful and fertile portions Of the Valley
OF the Mississippi, and convenient TO splendid va
cant Congress Lands in the States Of Missouri, II.
linois and Iowa. We offer ourselvegas Agents for
Tie Location Of Land Warrants
Our fees for locating Warrants, and procuring
Patents viii be 81 for 100, 81 for so and So for
40 Acres each--tbe fee to accompany the Warrant !;
or may be paid to Nlessrs. RIDDLE & BnoTHER Of
Martinsburg, Va. our authorized Agents, whose
receipt for the same will be received as money
We also attend to paying taxes and sale Of
Lands and the investigating Of Titles for persons
holding Patents to Lands in the Military District
of illinois, THAT have been sold for taxes and
thought to be ost) free Of all expenses TO the ow-
ner for one half OF Lands recovered.
ERsKISE 4 GILPfN,
June 3, 1s5l-6m. City Of Quincy, Illinois
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
RADWAY 4 CO.

BEAUTY.
Complexion richly tiuted with the bloom ofhealth,
With skin as pure and fair parian marble
Soft aud sweet as che fragrant rose
Teeth as sound and white as alabaster
breath OF sweetest fragrance and lips Of coral tint,
With flowing ringets and glossy locks, ,,,
Luxuriant dancing gracefully DER the swan IKE
neck
No dark repulsive spots to the pleasing picture
Or 10 cast duh shadows Ter beauty's master piece
Railways Medcated Soap.
Composed of the most delicious and fragrant gums,
Ofextracts, oils, aud costly essences
or flowers, roots, trees, and oriental plants
Possessing wondernus virtues Der skin diseases
To the Complexion it imparts Beauty
Bv cleansing the skin from all etupise matter,
Makes clean the pores gives action TO tina caparie
Ry which all poisonous humors are elected
And ahealthy action to the skin restorea
To the teeth 1t gives wilderness and prevents decay
itmakes the skin soft sweet and smooth
Transforms the most repusye and disiignrea v'ssse
10 clear and beautiful complexion
Railway s Cireassian Balm.
Iaparts nu.rment to the hair
Wakes it strong glossy rich and luxuriant, - ., m.
.e1nses the scalp from dandruG,giyes action TO tue
fasens the hair upon the scalp and forces to grow
Like gusno to barren soil makes 1t rich ana pr0oue
tive
To dress the hair make 1t smooth aud glossy
Strong and beautiful, &c. .
Railways Circassian Balm is the "ne plus ultra
RkDWAY & CO., Practical Chemists
Sold in Martinsburg by VIM. Il. Hescltne; Darkesvhe,
Wysong Charlesown, Joseph Harris Shepherds'o"h'
VIM. n. torHey.
l,tir z
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
TAILORING.

HAyING renewed his residence in Martins
burg, and fitted up Tailoring Shop, on
Main Street over the Tobacco Store of b. s. Lyeth,
the subscriber avails himself Of this method to no.
tify the public that he is prepared to accommodate
all who have clothes to cut or manufacture, OF
whatever style or description.
He will be in the constant receipt of the city
fashions. Heis fully prepared to please all tastes,
as well in the style to the manner and durabli-
ty of his work And he solicits the support of his
friends and acquaintance, and of the public gen
orally. WILLIAM HoKE.
Inne IN 1SSi-1v
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

The New York Mirror, remarking on the
general observance of the late Thanksgiving
day. says
This Thanksgiving has suggested one re-
Fiction worthy of more than passing consid
eration,t to wit. that there are other than po-
ltical bonds holding our great nation toceth-
or. Yesterday twenty eight Of the thirty
one States of the Union joined in thanks to
God; among other things, for the growth
prosperity and unity of this Republic Aye,
we can even DOW hear the echo of fervent
thanks for the preservation of our glorious
Union, ringing over the pulpts and hearths
of the North the South the East and West
Twenty eight States have bent the knee and
bowed the head on the same day, and per-
haps at the same hour, and thanked God,
and besought him for the same blessings -
Can ropes of grass and bands Of iron bind a
nation together like such a spirit as this =
Can the multitude who pray and worship SO
devotedly to-day at the same altar, for a
common good, arise to. morrow smite one an
other and be divided? Mo- by this sub
lime scene just past. we may believe shat
patriotism and religion are united at the affairs
of Liberty, and will defend their temple, the
Union, forever.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

Those who have read about everything are
thought to understand everything too but
it is not always 50, reading furnishes the mind
only with the materials OF knowledge. Ii is
thinking that makes what we read ours. We
are Of the ruinating kind, and it is not e.
nough to cram ourselves with a great load Of
collections; unless We chew them over again,
they win not give us strength and nourish-
ment.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

All the Influence which women enjoy
in society,-their right to the exercise of that
maternal care which forms the first and most
ndelible species of education the wholesome
restraint which they possess over the passions
Of mankind; their power Of protecting US
when young and cheering US when old,-de
pend so entirely upon their personal purity,
and the charm which it casts around them.
that to insinuatc doubt Of its real value is
wilfully to remove the broadcast corner stoue
on which civil society rests, with ali its BEN
Gifts and all its comforts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
LIFE.

Man has two minutes and half to live
one to smile--one to sigh-and half to live
for in the middle Of this minute he dies.
But the graue is not dept is the shin
ing tread of an angel that seeks us, When
the unknown hand throws the last fatal dart
at the head of man-then boweth he his head,
and the dart only lifts the crown of. therns
from bis wounds [Richtcr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
s4i.5as,5sO



The excess Of revenue from customs and
lands, for the year ending the 3oth Of June
last, ever the preceding year is therefore nine
and half millions
Tho receipts from customs exceed the cs-
innate of tue Secretary of tho Treasury, pre-.
sented in bis last report TO the House Of Re-
personalities, in the sum of $4,000, 000--
The land revenue exceeds the estimate only
1913, 00o
The total receipts into the Public Treasu-
ry, during the year ending June 80, 1850,
we're S47, All, 74s 90. In that year the re-
duction of the public debt was effected to the
extent only of S495, 27679.
In his last annual message the Prcsidcnt
represented that portion of the public dabt.
amounting TO ss,0T5,9s6. must be provided
for within two years adding, ut is most de-
sirabe that these aecruing demands should
be met without resorting to new loans. -
Happily that has been accomplished in sin
gle year from the surplus income of the coun-
try-N J. Ionr. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
HOW TO VALUE OTHERS.

1t is a common error-of which wise
man viii beware-;o measure the worth Of
our neighbor by bis conduct towards our.
selves. How many rich souls might we not
rejoice in the knowledge OF, were il not for
our pride Richter.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

S5I.oOO.O00

Fight millions Of the public de5t has been
extinguished in the same period, BY the pur-
chase here Of securities to that amount, at
market rates
For the fiscal year ending june 30. 1850,
thereceipts from Customs were, S39,66s.6s6
From Public Lands, 1853, S04
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09

EGg~The imports aud Experts cfthe IT.
States, for the year ending june S0th last ac.
cotding to the Jenrnal Of Commerce, ARE -
Imports 100000, 000.exports SiSs, 0a0. 600
excess of imports 81 goo .0a1 The year
previous the imports we're Sl7S. l3S.3TS, and
the exports $751;. s9S.IIz. showing an excess
Of imports for that year Of S26. 239, COG -
The excess Of the last year is less than tho
year previous BY over four rai!!ions Of dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
DIR. RICHARB Nl'SHERRY, JR.,

VGAS resigned his Commission in the Naval
service of the United States, for the purpose
of devotng hmselfto the practice of his profession
in Baltimore. Ee5~0flce and residence No. l2l
Mulberry Street, between Paea and Green.
Baltimore Nay 49, 1S5l--6m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
rnn NArloaAL nGvENuE.

Wehavc authentic intelligence from Wash
iugton, to the effect that. during the last 6s-
cal year, the revenue from customs amount
ed to $49000,o00
From Public Lands, to 1000, 900
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-12-09
Washington. Dec. !
A CARD.
CHARLES l.. DREBING,

ROPE MANUFACTURER,
.Nariisburg, Berkeley County, pirginia,
ENVITES the attention oil Merchants, Far
4 mers, milers and others. 10 his stock OF
ROPES. comprisnga general assortment oil
Coil Rope, Bed Cords Plough Lines, Mason
Lines. Haitcrs, Blocking Itoi,e, Broom
Iirine, &c., Sc; NIL and .Machine
Ropes manufactured toorder.
cc~Punciual attention will be pald to all or
lers received. Jan. z, lS5l-ly